We, the residents of Graigwen in Pontypridd, are calling on Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to urgently address a number of issues affecting Graigwen. These include:
- Speeding: This is an issue that affects Graigwen Hill and also streets around the various estates, particularly Mayfield Road, Whiterock Avenue, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Close and Mayfield Road. There have been a number of collisions and animals killed, and it is only a matter of luck that we haven't suffered a fatality. We need traffic calming measures as a matter of urgency and request that the Council shares a plan with residents on how they will deliver the changes required. We also need safe crossing points in the middle of Graigwen Hill, between the houses up from the shop to Pantygraigwen and the streets opposite.
- Pavements: the quality of many of the pavements are dire, with many not upgraded since the estates were built. The pavements in upper Graigwen are particularly bad and need to be renewed. We request that the Council share with residents their plan for delivering the changes needed, to improve the safety of our paths.
- Parking: Parking on pavements and near junctions are major issues of concern, and we would like to see the Council take a more proactive approach to stop people from doing both. More double yellow lines are also needed on the hill, to stop dangerous parking and more done to stop people from parking on pavements and forcing pedestrians into the road when walking around the area.
- Bus service: We urgently need a review of the bus service, so that the service is improved and the route extended to the top of Graigwen and that hours are also extended. We also need bus stops that provide shelter from the rain and urge RCT Council to work with Pontypridd Town Council to improve the one on Whiterock Avenue which provides no shelter when it rains at present due to the fact that it has no sides.
Please listen to our views and improve the safety and connectivity of our community.
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As a parent with a young child, the pavements leading to the centre from Graigwen are poor. They are narrow, run out on the side of the road you are walking on (with no places for safe crossing) and the curbs are all raised (which make them difficult for pushchairs).
There should be a zebra crossing (or something else suitable) at the junction of Mayfield Road and Graigwen Road (with the curb lowered at the point of crossing for pushchairs), as it’s otherwise difficult to cross safely.
Moreover, there should be a zebra crossing at the junction between Graigwen Road and Pantygraigwen Road, as the pavement runs out and you need to look three ways for cars coming, on what is a raised, poor quality pavement for pedestrians, nevermind pushchairs.
If the council would like residents to walk in to town than drive, improving the pavements and safety on the way from Graigwen is crucial.