I am a resident of Herne Bay, UK, and recently had a near-miss with an impatient driver who was unwilling to navigate the complex route back to the seafront. This incident is not isolated and reflects a larger problem with our current road system. The new layout around our newly formed plaza has resulted in traffic congestion on our high street and is discouraging visitors from coming to our area. This goes against Kent County Council's (KCC) initial plan of encouraging tourism.

The situation is further complicated by drivers going in the wrong direction on a newly changed one-way street, creating an accident-prone environment. According to data from Department for Transport (DfT), wrong-way driving incidents have been linked with higher crash severity rates.

We believe that KCC needs to rethink this road layout for the safety and prosperity of Herne Bay residents and visitors alike. We urge them to consider alternative solutions that will alleviate traffic congestion, encourage tourism, and most importantly ensure public safety.

Please sign this petition if you agree that KCC should take immediate action towards improving our road system.