Details
In the summer of 2015 the above junction was modified following the requests of local residents to make it safer for pedestrians. As a results of the changes, there has been an increase in vehicle accidents at the junction and an increase in concern that this will lead to fatalities. Clearly the new crossing now needs minor adjustments to make it even more effective. As a local teacher I feel I must raise this concern for the safety of children and families in the area.
This petition is to change the lighting sequence to reduce the risk to drivers and pedestrians. It may also be necessary to improve signage to ensure drivers are clearer that there are restricted access for right hand turns. We cannot blame all of the incidents on driver error.
It is important that this junction is a safe area as many children from local schools use the crossing. It would be good to see an improved cycle route around the crossing as this is also a dangerous area for cyclists.
Please take the time to sign this petition and make it a safer place. Thank you.
Started by: Andrea Sear
This petition ran from 11/01/2016 to 11/04/2016.
Council response
The Council consulted residents on proposals to improve the junction at Powder Mill Lane, Hospital Bridge Road, and Percy Road in October 2014 . The public consultation showed good support for the proposals and the work was completed last summer. The improvements included a better layout to remove street clutter and ease traffic flow; the introduction of a banned right turn out of Percy Road; improvements for pedestrians including a pedestrian countdown; new street lighting around the junction; and revised traffic signal timings.
The Cabinet Member's understanding is that the recent accidents resulted from drivers turning right from Hospital Bridge Road into Percy Road proceeding on a green light when they do not have priority and without waiting for the oncoming traffic to stop. The creation of a dedicated right turn filter into Percy Road is something that has been allowed for in the design and, like all new schemes, the actual use of the junction is being closely monitored by the Council's engineers. Traffic lights in London are managed by TfL and the Council has asked for a filter light to be installed when the H22 bus stop is relocated to Percy Road. This move is expected to take place during the Easter school holidays.
Signatures
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