Hi Paul, just to let you know we’ve passed on your comments to Sarah.

1. NCC refers to forecast traffic and in the past has to forecasts for economic growth. We need to see the evidence base for these.
2. There is reference to ‘design considerations’. Roundabout design is a highly sophisticated, software based modelling exercise. We should understand that these have been done and by whom. It’s unlikely that the city would have the skills so to whom has this exercise been sub contracted

I just wondered if you had seen this:

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL:
PINCHPOINT APPLICATION FUND BID
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Blue House Roundabout Improvements
19/02/2013

https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/default/files/wwwfileroot/parking-roads-and-transport/travel_planning/ncc_blue_house_pinch_point_report.pdf