Campaigners’ signs warn drivers not to leave engines running in their village
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PEOPLE fed up of air pollution and cars leaving their engines on have taken matters into their own hands.
Dr Patrick Carrington and other Hale residents have taken action to improve air quality in the village and elsewhere in Trafford.
The campaigners say they are focusing mainly on drivers leaving their engines running while waiting at the level crossing in the centre of the village.
In November 2019, Trafford Council hinted drivers could soon face new rules forcing them to turn their engines off at all level crossings in the borough after heavy campaigning from Green Party members of the council. Now, Hale residents have had enough.
A spokesperson for the residents said: “There is a real problem caused by drivers idling their car engines for long periods both at the level crossing and all around Hale village.” The group have put up signs at black spots to alert drivers to the dangers of air pollution and politely ask them to turn off their engines.
The group have also put up their signs near the crossing on Navigation Road in Altrincham.
Dr Patrick Carrington, a local specialist in blood medicine, commented: “I just don’t think drivers realise the damage that idling cars do to their own health because the fumes are concentrated within the cars.”
Paul Luton, another Hale resident, said: “I live near the crossing and the gates can be closed for up to ten minutes with more than 20 cars waiting that’s a lot of exhaust fumes!
Councillor Steve Adshead, Trafford council’s executive member for the environment, said: “We are working closely with other authorities to improve air quality. We are also introducing signs at schools and level crossings warning of the dangers of engine idling and are looking at enforcement measures.”