What is a Home Zone?
Home Zones are residential streets where people and vehicles
share the road space safely and on equal terms. Quality of life
takes precedence over vehicle movements.
Home Zones are relatively new to the UK, although they have been
commonplace in some European countries for a number of years. They
are designed to enhance community life by making it possible for
adults to socialise or children to play without the fear of
traffic.
However, the concept is wider than just traffic improvement and
aims to include a better looking street environment and an improved
feeling of comfort and safety for pedestrians. Subject to the
residents support the street could become an extension of the front
garden but with vehicular access maintained.
Are There Any Home Zones in This Area?
One Home Zone exists in Bath and North East Somerset at Albert
and Frederick Avenues, Peasedown St John.
The Future
In the future the Council hopes to fund further Home Zones. A
format for deciding which streets would be suitable is currently
being developed.
