Dangerous speeding up and down the road

Dear Bath and North East Somerset Council, I am writing as a resident of Old Newbridge Hill to raise serious concerns about the speeding and dangerous driving on our road. Although the speed limit is 20mph, many drivers regularly go far above this, especially when the road is quieter. Because the road goes downhill and uphill, cars often pick up speed very quickly, and it is not unusual to see vehicles travelling well into the 40mph range. This is especially worrying because we are close to a secondary school, meaning children and teenagers walk up and down the road every day. There are also many families living on the street, as well as pets and animals around the area. The road already feels unsafe to cross, and the speeding only makes this worse. There is also a particularly sharp corner where drivers often swing around far too quickly, creating another dangerous point on the road. In addition to speeding cars, we frequently see enormous trucks using the road despite restrictions against them doing so. These vehicles make the situation feel even more unsafe, especially for children walking nearby. Sadly, this issue feels very personal to me. I have had two cats killed on this road due to vehicles travelling far too fast. It is heartbreaking, and it highlights how dangerous the situation has become for both people and animals. Over recent years, we have noticed traffic calming measures being installed on many nearby roads, yet Old Newbridge Hill seems to have been overlooked despite the clear safety concerns here. I would therefore like to ask the council to seriously consider introducing measures to slow traffic down on our road. This could include speed bumps, warning signs, speed cameras, road narrowing, flashing speed displays, or any other effective deterrents that would encourage drivers to respect the 20mph limit.