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Tackling the Marton Crawl

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Marton Crawl

The Marton Crawl is a nightmare for commuters, a burden for business and a danger to patients trying to get to James Cook Hospital.

We now have a great opportunity to alleviate the problem. The Government has created a new £1 billion annual fund to target congestion on our Major Road Network, which is an ideal source of funding to deliver a package of measures to ease the traffic flow.

Since his election in June, Simon has:

  • Held talks with Jesse Norman MP, the Roads Minister, to discuss how Middlesbrough Council can bid for support from the fund;

  • Met Middlesbrough Council’s transport chiefs to hear about the options they have available to address the problem;

  • Consulted Ben Houchen, the new Tees Valley Mayor, who has offered his full support; and

  • Written to Middlesbrough Mayor Dave Budd to urge him and Middlesbrough Council to put a bid together in the second half of this year, ready to submit when the fund opens in 2018.

Below you can see the breakdown of the results of Simon's recent survey on the Marton Crawl.

The Marton Crawl needs tackling now; it is clear from these results that the lives of residents are being significantly affected by this issue, and the time for action is now.

Simon extends his thanks to everyone who participated in his survey, helping him solve this issue once and for all. 

How big a problem is the Marton crawl to you and your family? Answer on a scale of 0 - 100.

Number of Responses: 819

Result: The average response was 80 out of 100

On a typical day, how long do you spend queing in the Marton Crawl?

Number of Responses: 807

0 - 10 minutes: 167

10- 20 minutes: 415

30 - 60 minutes: 225

How do you rate these options to tackle the problem?

A partial bypass from Longlands Trunk Road to Ladgate lane, with a near entrance to the rear of James Cook hospital.

REALLY BAD IDEA: 6.29%

Respondents: 51

BAD IDEA: 5.92%

Respondents: 48

IT MIGHT WORK: 24.17%

Respondents: 196

GOOD IDEA: 26.63%

Respondents: 216

REALLY GOOD IDEA: 36.99%

Respondents: 300

Total Respondents: 811

 

Redesigning junctions to ease the flow of traffic, for example outside James Cook hospital and at the top of Dixons bank.

REALLY BAD IDEA: 7.28%

Respondents: 59

BAD IDEA: 10.12%

Respondents: 82

IT MIGHT WORK: 26.67%

Respondents: 216

GOOD IDEA: 22.22%

Respondents: 180

REALLY GOOD IDEA: 33.70%

Respondents: 273

Total Respondents: 810

 

Adding slip roads to allow people full access from Ormesby bank onto the Parkway.

REALLY BAD IDEA: 2.34%

Respondents: 19

BAD IDEA: 3.08%

Respondents: 25

IT MIGHT WORK: 9.99%

Respondents: 81

GOOD IDEA: 21.82%

Respondents: 177

REALLY GOOD IDEA: 62.76%

Respondents: 509

Total Respondents: 811

 

Developing a park and ride system, linked to the railway, to allow easy access into the town centre other than by vehicle

REALLY BAD IDEA: 15.68%

Respondents: 127

BAD IDEA: 13.83%

Respondents: 112

IT MIGHT WORK: 29.75%

Respondents: 241

GOOD IDEA: 17.65%

Respondents: 143

REALLY GOOD IDEA: 23.09%

Respondents: 187

Total Respondents: 810

News

Launching Roseberry Parkway with Andy Preston and Mary Lanigan

Roseberry Parkway: a Transport breakthrough

Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

Today marks the launch of a major joint campaign by Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston, the Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Council, Mary Lanigan, and myself.

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Keeping Middlesbrough Moving

Friday, 8 March, 2019

Today I visited Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to discuss the next steps for a possible rail solution to the Marton Crawl. I'm hopeful we can investigate the case for a new train station outside Nunthorpe with a park and ride for commuters from East Cleveland.

Parliament New Year

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, 1 January, 2019

Happy New Year! Have a really great time tonight. There's a hugely exciting 2019 ahead - please SHARE this post to spread the word about what's coming up!

You can catch up on My Plan for our area here

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Marton Crawl Update

Sunday, 16 December, 2018

The fight to solve the Marton Crawl continues, and on Friday I held really good talks with passionate campaigners determined to ensure we get the right solution. This seems a good time to share a number of important updates:

1) Southern Cross junction improvements

Simon meeting Chris Grayling

A Rail Solution to The Marton Crawl

Monday, 19 November, 2018

I have met Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to discuss how our local rail links could help to tackle the Marton Crawl, alongside road improvements.

Simon meeting Steve Walker from Stagecoach

New Data on The Marton Crawl

Sunday, 23 September, 2018

I've held really interesting talks with Steve Walker, the Managing Director of Stagecoach Bus in the North East. He shared some facts which show exactly why it is so important we sort out traffic congestion in south Middlesbrough - despite Middlesbrough Labour being in denial:

Westminster Hall debate on Traffic Congestion in South Middlesbrough

Wednesday, 6 December, 2017

Today, Simon Clarke MP spoke in his Westminster Hall debate on 'Traffic Congestion in South Middlesbrough'.

Results of the Marton Crawl Survey

Thursday, 2 November, 2017

Below you can see the breakdown of the results of Simon's recent survey on the Marton Crawl.

The Marton Crawl needs tackling now; it is clear from these results that the lives of residents are being significantly affected by this issue, and the time for action is now.

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MP warns Council: no building on Country Club site until the Marton Crawl is sorted

Monday, 30 October, 2017

Simon Clarke MP has told Middlesbrough Council no housing development should go ahead on the site of the Marton Hotel and Country Club until measures have been put in place to tackle the 'Marton Crawl'.

The well-known hotel closed its doors earlier this month and its future is unclear.

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Simon Clarke's letter to Mayor Dave Budd

Wednesday, 19 July, 2017

Today, Simon Clarke MP has sent a letter to Middlesbrough Mayor, Dave Budd, and Middlesbrough Council urging them to use the second half of 2017 to prepare a comprehensive and detailed bid for Government funding to tackle the Marton Crawl.

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