23 Feb 2017 Luke Mumford · Prevention of Future Deaths report Mid Kent and Medway
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Lack of kerb or pavement bordering the road View source
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Kent County Council
Programme a scheme to reduce the road’s speed limit to 50 mph.
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Luke Mumford · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Luke Mumford died at the scene after his car left Pilgrim's Way, struck a tree and came to rest in a field on 23 November 2016. The report raised concern that the road was unsafe to drive on at the 70 mph speed limit because it was narrow, unlit and bordered by hedgerows and trees.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of kerb or pavement bordering the road
Wider context from the report “(1) The nature of the road is such that it is unsafe to drive at 70 mph in that
i) The carriageway is very narrow
ii) The road is unlit at night
iii) The road is not bordered by any kerb or pavement but rather hedgerows and trees
iv) At Inquest the evidence of a Police Pursuit Driver and Accident Collision Investigator was that they had felt unsafe traversing the road above 50 mph.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Programme a scheme to reduce the road’s speed limit to 50 mph.
Verbatim wording from the response “The road is narrow and unlit and is bordered by hedgerows and trees. In its context as a ‘de-restricted’ dual carriageway the speed limit is 70mph, however it should be noted that the speed limit is the absolute maximum speed – it doesn’t mean it is safe to drive at this speed in all conditions. Notwithstanding this, in response to the incident and the very clear coroner recommendation, Kent County Council will be programming a scheme to reduce the speed limit of the road to 50mph.” Source location 2017-0047-Response-by-Kent-County-Council
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20 Feb 2017 Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report Inner South London
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Junction design permitting left-turning traffic from Lane 2 to cross straight-ahead traffic View source
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London Borough of Southwark Transport for London
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Transport for London
Progress the Camberwell Green junction safety scheme, including cyclist and pedestrian safety measures, through consultation, design updates and final road safety audit.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install left-turn and through-lane arrows between bus stop Q and the existing pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install durable left-turn and through-lane arrows between the relocated bus stop Q and the pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install an advisory sign specifying left-turn-only movement except buses in the nearside lane and through movement only in the offside lane.
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London Borough of Southwark
Install raised entry treatment at the Orpheus Street–Denmark Hill junction to encourage vehicles to slow when turning.
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Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Esther HartSilver died after being seriously injured when an HGV lorry turning left at the junction of Denmark Hill and Orpheus Street collided with her bicycle as she cycled to work. The report raises concerns about the junction’s design, including the risk created by traffic turning across the bus lane, inadequate warning of potential conflicts, and a history of reported collisions and near misses involving vulnerable road users.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Junction design permitting left-turning traffic from Lane 2 to cross straight-ahead traffic
Wider context from the report “The junction predisposes itself to the very risk materialising that sadly caused Miss HartSilver’s death. Traffic wishing to turn left may, at the moment, turn left from Lane 2. This means that they cross a lane of traffic that may well be travelling straight ahead. Miss HartSilver was an experienced London cyclist and the HGV driver an experienced driver also. It is the junction that is unusual.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Progress the Camberwell Green junction safety scheme, including cyclist and pedestrian safety measures, through consultation, design updates and final road safety audit.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Orpheus Street junction is close to the junctions of Denmark Hill/Coldharbour Lane and Denmark Hill/Camberwell Church Street/Camberwell New Road junction adjacent to Camberwell Green and regularly referred to by that name. The latter Camberwell Green junction is part of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) for which TfL is the highway and traffic authority. It has the highest collision record in the area and is the 14th highest ranked junction in London based on recorded collisions for the 36 months to the end of December 2015. TfL has therefore been progressing with proposals to improve road safety at this junction, and as part of the design and approvals process recently received traffic management endorsement from TfL’s Road Space Performance Group on 16th March 2017 to proceed to public consultation.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install left-turn and through-lane arrows between bus stop Q and the existing pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
Verbatim wording from the response “3. The installation of left turn lane arrows on the nearside lane, and through arrows on the offside lane between bus stop Q and the existing pelican crossing zig-zag lines, subject to available space.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install durable left-turn and through-lane arrows between the relocated bus stop Q and the pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.
Verbatim wording from the response “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install an advisory sign specifying left-turn-only movement except buses in the nearside lane and through movement only in the offside lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install raised entry treatment at the Orpheus Street–Denmark Hill junction to encourage vehicles to slow when turning.
Verbatim wording from the response “4. The installation of entry treatment (whereby the entrance to the side road is raised to the level of the adjacent footway, to encourage vehicles turning into the side road to slow down on the approach) on Orpheus Street at the junction with Denmark Hill. The photograph below shows the entry treatment applied to another junction within the borough and it is intended to apply a similar treatment to the junction of Orpheus Street/Denmark Hill.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Changes affecting the Strategic Route Network require TfL approval and cannot be implemented unilaterally.
Verbatim wording from the response “Denmark Hill is also part of the designated Strategic Route Network (SRN) in London. This means that although Southwark is the Highway and Traffic Authority for this area that it must notify TfL of any proposals which may have an impact on the Strategic Route Network. TfL must give approval to any such proposals before they can be implemented. As such, any changes to road design in this area cannot be made unilaterally if they may impact on the SRN, which anything altering the traffic flow along Denmark Hill may do.” Source location 2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
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19 Aug 2016 Amanda Coppen · Prevention of Future Deaths report Inner South London
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Road layout misleading pedestrians and motorists about traffic direction View source
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Greater London Authority Royal Borough of Greenwich Transport for London
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Greater London Authority and Royal Borough of Greenwich and Transport for London
Install a raised zebra crossing south of the junction to provide safer pedestrian routes between Millennium Village, the existing school, Pilot Busway and West Parkside.
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Greater London Authority and Royal Borough of Greenwich and Transport for London
Improve junction signage and road markings to increase pedestrian awareness of oncoming traffic.
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Greater London Authority and Royal Borough of Greenwich and Transport for London
Complete feasibility work identifying conversion of the existing layout to a dual carriageway with bus lanes to address road-safety concerns.
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Greater London Authority and Royal Borough of Greenwich and Transport for London
Implement the proposed dual-carriageway and bus-lane changes to the road layout at the earliest opportunity, subject to considering consultation responses.
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Amanda Coppen · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Amanda Coppen suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a bus while crossing Pilot Busway on 4 January 2016. The inquest evidence indicated that she was crossing on a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing when the signal was red to pedestrians and green to traffic. Concerns included the unusual road layout potentially misleading pedestrians and motorists, and a possible increased risk to schoolchildren following the construction of a nearby school.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Road layout misleading pedestrians and motorists about traffic direction
Wider context from the report “The evidence at the inquest was that Ms Coppen was crossing the busway on a signal controlled pedestrian crossing while the signal was red to pedestrians and green to traffic. However, the evidence also suggested that the layout of Pilot Busway and the neighbouring road (West Parkside) is unusual: they run side by side; West Parkside consists of a single carriageway in each direction; Pilot Busway consists of a single dedicated bus lane in each direction . The evidence was that this layout could mislead road users (pedestrians and motorists) into believing that this is a standard dual carriageway . Ordinary traffic has been seen in the dedicated busway, and pedestrians could be misled into looking the wrong way when crossing the road .
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install a raised zebra crossing south of the junction to provide safer pedestrian routes between Millennium Village, the existing school, Pilot Busway and West Parkside.
Verbatim wording from the response “As stated in your report, following the fatality a site visit was held on 14 January 2016 and was attended by representatives of all three organisations and the Metropolitan Police. Since then, a number of actions have been undertaken to improve road safety at the junction and in the vicinity.” Source location 2016-0299-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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PFD Monitor interpretation Improve junction signage and road markings to increase pedestrian awareness of oncoming traffic.
Verbatim wording from the response “As stated in your report, following the fatality a site visit was held on 14 January 2016 and was attended by representatives of all three organisations and the Metropolitan Police. Since then, a number of actions have been undertaken to improve road safety at the junction and in the vicinity.” Source location 2016-0299-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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PFD Monitor interpretation Complete feasibility work identifying conversion of the existing layout to a dual carriageway with bus lanes to address road-safety concerns.
Verbatim wording from the response “TfL and Greenwich have been working on developing a solution to address road safety concerns, arising from the unique nature of the road layout. We recognise that significant development is taking place in the area, including the construction of a new school, and that additional movements associated with those developments will increase concerns about road safety.” Source location 2016-0299-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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PFD Monitor interpretation Implement the proposed dual-carriageway and bus-lane changes to the road layout at the earliest opportunity, subject to considering consultation responses.
Verbatim wording from the response “It is the practice of both TfL and Greenwich to undertake local public consultation on significant changes to their road networks. Consistent with those practices, a joint public consultation exercise is underway to seek public and stakeholder opinion on the conversion of the existing arrangement to a dual carriageway with bus lane provision.” Source location 2016-0299-Response-by-Transport-for-London
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24 May 2016 Beverley Lawford John Siddall · Prevention of Future Deaths report Cornwall
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Inadequacy of the road layout at the collision location View source
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Cornwall Council
Maintain the local safety scheme’s large yellow-backed chevrons, widened carriageway and bend hatching.
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Beverley Lawford John Siddall · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Beverley Siddall died from multiple injuries after his car left the A3075 near Perranwell on 7 August 2015 and entered a river; he was pronounced dead at hospital on 8 August 2015. At the inquest, concerns were raised that the road layout, safety notices and/or barriers at that location might not have been adequate, following evidence of several vehicles leaving the road at the same point.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequacy of the road layout at the collision location
Wider context from the report “That two witnesses to the traffic collision noted in evidence that they had seen evidence of a good number of cars leaving the A3075 road at Cosy Cottage, Perranwell at the same point as Mr Siddall. The police Collision Investigator at inquest, noted when he went to survey the scene there was another car present that had come off the road which had nothing to do with Mr Siddall’s collision. There was concern at inquest that the road layout , or safety notices and/or barriers in place, were not adequate and that this section of road should be reviewed with the view to reducing the risk of cars leaving the road at this point.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Maintain the local safety scheme’s large yellow-backed chevrons, widened carriageway and bend hatching.
Verbatim wording from the response “In 2003/4 the council carried out a Local Safety Scheme on this bend, erecting large yellow-backed chevrons and widening and hatching the bend. This has proven to be very effective in terms of the accident record, and the bend has not been on the Council’s list of accident cluster sites since this work was undertaken. In recent years the speed limit has also been reduced to 40mph (from 60mph), although this is somewhat academic given the nature of the corner. There is little further that could be done to ensure drivers are aware of the severity of the bend, and to help them remain on the road.” Source location Response from Cornwall Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Existing chevrons, bend widening, hatching and the reduced speed limit have improved safety, leaving little further to do.
Verbatim wording from the response “In 2003/4 the council carried out a Local Safety Scheme on this bend, erecting large yellow-backed chevrons and widening and hatching the bend. This has proven to be very effective in terms of the accident record, and the bend has not been on the Council’s list of accident cluster sites since this work was undertaken. In recent years the speed limit has also been reduced to 40mph (from 60mph), although this is somewhat academic given the nature of the corner. There is little further that could be done to ensure drivers are aware of the severity of the bend, and to help them remain on the road.” Source location Response from Cornwall Council
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4 May 2016 Tony Elliott Jopson and Michael Ian Jopson · Prevention of Future Deaths report Cumbria
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Failure to provide a dual carriageway throughout the A66 View source
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Department for Transport
Upgrade the A66 and A69 in line with the Government’s commitment.
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Department for Transport
Carry out the Northern Trans-Pennine strategic study of improvements to the A66 and A69.
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Department for Transport
Install average-speed cameras at A66 Kirkby Thore.
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Department for Transport
Introduce safety measures between A66 Appleby and Brough, including upgraded signs and markings, extended double white lines and roadside safety barriers.
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Department for Transport
Decide whether to proceed with the proposed 50 mph speed limit between A66 Appleby and Brough after considering the objection.
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Tony Elliott Jopson and Michael Ian Jopson · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Tony Elliott Jopson, aged 18 months, died instantly after being ejected from a baby seat during a head-on collision on the A66 at Crackenthorpe. Michael Ian Jopson, aged 25, also died in the collision after the car he was driving crossed into the path of an oncoming goods vehicle. The substantive concern was the safety of the A66, particularly that its single-carriageway sections carry substantial goods-vehicle traffic and may contribute to avoidable deaths.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to provide a dual carriageway throughout the A66
Wider context from the report “This was the first of two incidents on the A66 within three weeks. The second occurred at Warcop on the 16th June. Both involved the car carrying the deceased crossing the single carriage way into the opposite lane and a head-on collision. The A66 is the main arterial route from the A1 in the east to the M6, Scotland and Ireland. It is extremely busy carrying a great deal of large goods vehicle traffic. The road varies from excellent dual carriageway to winding country road. From a road safety perspective the road should be dual carriageway throughout otherwise avoidable deaths with continue to occur.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Upgrade the A66 and A69 in line with the Government’s commitment.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Chancellor announced in the 2016 Budget his commitment to upgrade the A66 and A69. The budget also announced the allocation of £75m from the Transport Development Fund to take forward the more promising recommendations from this and two other strategic studies in the north of England to enable construction to commence in the second Road Period after 2020.” Source location 2016-0172-Response-by-Department-of-Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Carry out the Northern Trans-Pennine strategic study of improvements to the A66 and A69.
Verbatim wording from the response “In December 2014 the Government published the first Road Investment Strategy (RIS) which marked a step change in investment in the strategic road network and committed over £15bn of expenditure in the period to 2020. The RIS also acknowledged that some of the challenges and opportunities facing the network are too large and too complex to fix in a single Road Period. Building on the feasibility study approach adopted in preparation for the RIS, the Government commissioned a series of new strategic studies, to address the biggest challenges facing the road network. One of these studies is the Northern Trans Pennine study, covering the A66 and A69.” Source location 2016-0172-Response-by-Department-of-Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install average-speed cameras at A66 Kirkby Thore.
Verbatim wording from the response “Ahead of any major upgrade to the route, safety improvements at the following locations on the A66 between the M6 and the Durham Boundary are to be delivered this financial year:” Source location 2016-0172-Response-by-Department-of-Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Introduce safety measures between A66 Appleby and Brough, including upgraded signs and markings, extended double white lines and roadside safety barriers.
Verbatim wording from the response “Ahead of any major upgrade to the route, safety improvements at the following locations on the A66 between the M6 and the Durham Boundary are to be delivered this financial year:” Source location 2016-0172-Response-by-Department-of-Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Decide whether to proceed with the proposed 50 mph speed limit between A66 Appleby and Brough after considering the objection.
Verbatim wording from the response “• A66 Appleby to Brough where a package of measures are currently being introduced. These include an upgrade to the road traffic signs and road markings, an extension of the double white line system at Sandford and Warcop, installation of safety barriers in the road side verge. A reduction in the speed limit to 50 mph is also proposed. There has been an objection to the proposed lower speed limit. The objection is currently being considered and a decision on whether to proceed with the proposed lower speed limit is expected by mid July.” Source location 2016-0172-Response-by-Department-of-Transport
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31 Mar 2016 Sheila Slater · Prevention of Future Deaths report South Lincolnshire
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Concerns raised 1
Unsafe staggered road-junction layouts View source
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Department for Transport
Undertake a scoping study to inform potential updates to design guidance for major and minor junctions and accesses, including staggered junctions.
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Sheila Slater · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Sheila Slater died at the scene of a road traffic collision at the staggered junction of the A16 and B1166 near Crowland, while travelling as a passenger in a car driven by her husband. The report raised concerns about the safety of this junction and other staggered junctions in Lincolnshire, including their history of fatalities and injury-producing collisions.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Unsafe staggered road-junction layouts
Wider context from the report “1 The staggered junction of the A16 with the B1166 is part of the Crowland Bypass which was opened in 2010. As with all of the other staggered junctions in Lincolnshire it was built to DFT specifications. Since it was opened there have been 3 fatalities associated with this junction (2 at the junction and one on the approach to the south bound island) and 10 injury producing collisions. There have been fatalities at the other staggered junctions in Lincolnshire. DFT and Highways England have been made aware of the problems associated with these junctions both by S.28 reports and correspondence from officers of Lincolnshire County Council. At the inquest, into Mrs Slater's death evidence was given to the effect that this particular junction could be made safer if it were to be replaced by a roundabout but that local funding was not available for this purpose. Witnesses also were concerned about the safety record of other staggered junctions in Lincolnshire.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Undertake a scoping study to inform potential updates to design guidance for major and minor junctions and accesses, including staggered junctions.
Verbatim wording from the response “Highways England regional and area teams monitor local and specific safety issues and there does not appear to be a pattern of similar issues occurring at this type of junction. Highways England have been undertaking a scoping study with a view to updating the design guidance covering major and minor junctions and accesses, including this type of junction, subject to evidence and funding. The relevant team have been informed of these concerns.” Source location Response from Department for Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lincolnshire County Council is responsible for local road safety and deciding whether to install a roundabout on the local road.
Verbatim wording from the response “The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, a publication sponsored by my department sets out the national standards for such junctions, however local authorities are responsible for road safety on the local road network, in this case Lincolnshire County Council. Section 39 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 puts a 'statutory duty' on local authorities to deliver an appropriate road safety education service and for the provision of a safe local road network. This includes road construction, accident investigation and analysis, traffic calming, setting speed limits and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. It is up to individual authorities to determine how they meet their ‘statutory duty’ and any decision about installing a roundabout on a local road is entirely a matter for Lincolnshire County Council.” Source location Response from Department for Transport
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PFD Monitor interpretation Highways England found no apparent pattern of similar safety issues at this type of junction.
Verbatim wording from the response “Highways England regional and area teams monitor local and specific safety issues and there does not appear to be a pattern of similar issues occurring at this type of junction. Highways England have been undertaking a scoping study with a view to updating the design guidance covering major and minor junctions and accesses, including this type of junction, subject to evidence and funding. The relevant team have been informed of these concerns.” Source location Response from Department for Transport
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3 Mar 2016 Aleeza Ahmed · Prevention of Future Deaths report Manchester South
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Use of chamfered kerb stones on the carriageway View source
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Aleeza Ahmed · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Aleeza Ahmed was being carried unrestrained in a car driven by her father when the vehicle left the carriageway, overturned and threw her from the vehicle, causing severe head injuries. Concerns included the possible contribution of chamfered kerbs and the absence of a protective barrier on the central reservation to the vehicle’s overturning and trajectory.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Use of chamfered kerb stones on the carriageway
Wider context from the report “1. This incident occurred at Crookilley Way, Stockport on the 26th July 2015. The vehicle had exited the M60 (clockwise section) at junction 25. As it left the roundabout on to Crookilley Way, the driver lost control and the vehicle mounted the offside kerb, crossed the central reservation and overturned throwing the child from the car as this happened. The kerb stones to the offside of the carriageway are of a chamfered design and it would appear that this may have contributed to the vehicle overturning . Questions were raised as to whether these kerbs should be replaced with a more traditional 90 degree type .
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PFD Monitor interpretation The existing splayed kerb is appropriate for a dual carriageway because it allows vehicles to leave the carriageway during emergencies.
Verbatim wording from the response “A splayed kerb is used on Crookilley Way, which is the type of kerb used on dual carriageways and motorways and where there are no adjacent footpaths. Whilst one of the purposes of a kerb is to provide a physical check to prevent vehicles leading the carriageway, the design of the splayed kerb used on such a carriageway has an angled face which presents an inclination. This is designed to allow a vehicle to mount the verge in an emergency and keep the carriageway clear, which is of critical importance on a dual carriageway or motorway.” Source location 2016-0089-Response-by-Stockport-Borough-Council
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Lack of a westbound slip road or deceleration lane at the crossover point View source
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National Highways
Inspect and assess the A66 road layout at Vale House Farm.
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Stop up the gated moorland access to remove westbound right-turn manoeuvres from the A66.
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Submit a funding bid for the proposed safety work.
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Charles Ernest Rayner · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Charles Ernest Rayner died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle and trailer turning right on the A66 near the Otter Trust turnoff on 6 April 2015. The concerns identified were that the westbound crossover had no slip road or deceleration lane, requiring vehicles turning right to slow to a virtual standstill in the outside lane, and that there was no signage prohibiting the right turn.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of a westbound slip road or deceleration lane at the crossover point
Wider context from the report “1) The crossover point between the Otter Trust and access road to the moors, traveling West, does not have a slip road/deceleration lane for traffic travelling west such that to carry out the turn it is necessary to reduce speed to a virtual standstill in the outside lane .
” Source location Charles Ernest Rayner · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inspect and assess the A66 road layout at Vale House Farm.
Verbatim wording from the response “Following receipt of the Report, a detailed examination of the circumstances of this and other collisions recorded in the vicinity of this location has taken place, and a detailed inspection and assessment of the road’s layout has been undertaken.” Source location 2015-0367-Highways-England
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PFD Monitor interpretation Stop up the gated moorland access to remove westbound right-turn manoeuvres from the A66.
Verbatim wording from the response “Following a review of the arrangement of the A66 in the vicinity of Vale House Farm, Highways England has determined that the most suitable approach to reduce future collision risk and improve road user safety is to stop up the gated access to the moorland, thus removing the need for future right turn manoeuvres to be made from the A66 westbound carriageway. Work is also proposed to improve an alternative access to the moorland that is located 380m west of Vale House Farm, subject to agreement with the landowner.” Source location 2015-0367-Highways-England
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PFD Monitor interpretation Submit a funding bid for the proposed safety work.
Verbatim wording from the response “Regrettably at this time, no funding is available to undertake this work. A bid will be placed to secure funding, which is normally allocated on a priority basis to ensure that funds are targeted at sites that are likely to provide the greatest collision savings and safety benefit to road users.” Source location 2015-0367-Highways-England
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PFD Monitor interpretation The proposed work cannot currently be undertaken because funding is unavailable; funding must first be secured through a priority-based bid.
Verbatim wording from the response “Regrettably at this time, no funding is available to undertake this work. A bid will be placed to secure funding, which is normally allocated on a priority basis to ensure that funds are targeted at sites that are likely to provide the greatest collision savings and safety benefit to road users.” Source location 2015-0367-Highways-England
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PFD Monitor interpretation Improvement of the alternative moorland access is contingent on reaching agreement with the landowner.
Verbatim wording from the response “Following a review of the arrangement of the A66 in the vicinity of Vale House Farm, Highways England has determined that the most suitable approach to reduce future collision risk and improve road user safety is to stop up the gated access to the moorland, thus removing the need for future right turn manoeuvres to be made from the A66 westbound carriageway. Work is also proposed to improve an alternative access to the moorland that is located 380m west of Vale House Farm, subject to agreement with the landowner.” Source location 2015-0367-Highways-England
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Concerns raised 1
Serious road design safety hazard at the Kingsway/Metro system View source
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Swansea Council
Install temporary pedestrian barriers directing pedestrians to existing signal-controlled crossings.
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Monitor temporary pedestrian barriers for accident reduction and potential safety risks.
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Revise the Kingsway road layout, including removing eastbound bus movements and implementing the associated infrastructure changes.
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Daniel Hannen Foss · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Daniel Hannen Foss, aged 37, died following a collision at a pedestrian crossing on the Kingsway, Swansea, on 24 September 2013. The report raised concerns about numerous pedestrian-coach collisions and incidents on the Kingsway/Metro system, including two fatalities, and identified a serious road-design issue requiring attention.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Serious road design safety hazard at the Kingsway/Metro system
Wider context from the report “Since 1st January 2008 there have been in excess of 100 reported road traffic collisions and incidents on the Kingsway/Metro system which in a large number of cases included incidents of injuries or near misses between pedestrians and coaches. There have been 2 fatalities including Mr Foss and most recently the death of Sgt Louise Lucas. There would appear to be a serious design issue which must be addressed by the Local Authority to make the road safer for the public.
” Source location Daniel Hannen Foss · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install temporary pedestrian barriers directing pedestrians to existing signal-controlled crossings.
Verbatim wording from the response “• Temporary pedestrian barriers were installed on 12 April 2015 to assist in directing pedestrians to existing signal controlled pedestrian crossings. This is however presently being monitored as to whether this contributes to any reduction in accidents or poses any potential risk. I will keep you advised as to whether the barriers will remain in situ following the monitoring period.” Source location 2015-0062-Response-by-Swansea-City-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Monitor temporary pedestrian barriers for accident reduction and potential safety risks.
Verbatim wording from the response “• Temporary pedestrian barriers were installed on 12 April 2015 to assist in directing pedestrians to existing signal controlled pedestrian crossings. This is however presently being monitored as to whether this contributes to any reduction in accidents or poses any potential risk. I will keep you advised as to whether the barriers will remain in situ following the monitoring period.” Source location 2015-0062-Response-by-Swansea-City-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Revise the Kingsway road layout, including removing eastbound bus movements and implementing the associated infrastructure changes.
Verbatim wording from the response “• The Authority is revising the road layout and in particular removing the eastbound bus movements along the Kingsway. This rerouting responds to the concerns raised in your Regulation 28 Report and it also brings forward the infrastructure changes required in the City Centre as part of the City Centre Regeneration Framework. I anticipate that once the formalities have been addressed this revised layout will be in place during October 2015.” Source location 2015-0062-Response-by-Swansea-City-Council
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23 Jan 2015 MRS HILARY MOOCK and MRS JANICE TAYLOR · Prevention of Future Deaths report West Sussex
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Concerns raised 1
Failure of the A285 to meet modern road design standards View source
This report raised 5 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
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MRS HILARY MOOCK and MRS JANICE TAYLOR · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Mrs Hilary Moock and Mrs Janice Taylor sustained fatal injuries in a road traffic collision on 28 September 2013 while travelling as passengers near the entrance to St Mary's Farm and Benges Cottages. The report identified concerns about the unlit rural road, limited visibility, unclear entrance, uneven unmade road surface and the potential risk to vehicles slowing to turn into the entrance.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure of the A285 to meet modern road design standards
Wider context from the report “(1) The A285 is an ancient rural road and it does not meet the design standards of a modern road . It is noted that this road features in the list of persistently higher risk roads under the EuroRap fatal and serious collisions per kilometre travelled analysis.
” Source location MRS HILARY MOOCK and MRS JANICE TAYLOR · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation The specific junction does not have a sufficiently high collision rate to justify intervention under the Council’s investigation criteria.
Verbatim wording from the response “1. The A285 does feature on the EuroRap list of persistently high risk routes under the EuroRap fatal and serious collisions per kilometre travelled analysis. However the specific location of this incident does not express a high collision rate. In the five years to December 2014 there have been three reported injury collisions including that of the 28th September 2013. The other two collisions resulted in slight injuries. West Sussex County Council’s current criterion for investigating collision cluster sites for possible remedial measures is eight reported injury collisions in five years or five reported injury collisions in three years. The EuroRap listing is not therefore a useful reference point for an assessment of intervention need for the specific location of this incident.” Source location 2015-0020-Response-by-West-Sussex-Council
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