Concerns raised 1
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Derek Nixon · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Derek Nixon was fatally injured after walking in front of a lorry in Leek on 2 April 2015 and was pronounced dead at the scene. The concern was that pedestrians commonly crossed Ball Haye Street at a “Keep Clear” point because railings had been removed, creating a potential road-safety risk; modifications to the area, including possible railings, were requested for consideration.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of physical barriers preventing unsafe pedestrian crossings at the 'Keep Clear' point
Wider context from the report “I heard evidence at the inquest on 18th February 2016 of the various changes which had been made to the road and pavement infrastructure at Ball Haye Street, Fountain Street and Derby Street, Leek. I noted that certain iron railings at the end of Fountain Street had been removed. I heard police evidence that many pedestrians, by far the majority, when walking down Fountain Street then walked across Ball Haye Street at the 'Keep Clear' point because there was nothing to prevent them. The pedestrian crossing is a few yards down the road but human beings will take short cuts when on foot, even if this puts them in danger. I would ask that the council looks afresh at this area and consider what modifications might be made. Railings might be appropriate.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Do not reinstate the Keep Clear road marking at the Ball Haye Street and Fountain Street junction.
Verbatim wording from the response “As part of this investigation, two measures have been recommended. Firstly it is proposed to not reinstate the ‘Keep Clear’ marking on Ball Haye Street at the junction of Fountain Street which was recently removed as part of planned highway maintenance works. Secondly it is proposed to install a short section of guardrail around the northern radius of the Fountain Street junction.” Source location 2016-0103-Response-by-Staffordshire-County-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install a short section of guardrail around the northern radius of the Fountain Street junction.
Verbatim wording from the response “As part of this investigation, two measures have been recommended. Firstly it is proposed to not reinstate the ‘Keep Clear’ marking on Ball Haye Street at the junction of Fountain Street which was recently removed as part of planned highway maintenance works. Secondly it is proposed to install a short section of guardrail around the northern radius of the Fountain Street junction.” Source location 2016-0103-Response-by-Staffordshire-County-Council
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Concerns raised 1
Lack of warning signs for pedestrians and motorists approaching the crossing View source
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John Reginald Moreton · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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John Reginald Moreton, aged 74, died after being struck by a car while crossing the A500 dual carriageway on 15 February 2015. The concern was that a public footpath led pedestrians to a dangerous crossing point without warning signs for pedestrians or motorists, and the report advocated installing warning signs.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of warning signs for pedestrians and motorists approaching the crossing
Wider context from the report “The collision occurred when the deceased attempted to cross the busy dual carriageway A500 at a point approximately one half mile from the A34 exit. This road links junction 16 of the M6 with Stoke-on-Trent and is generally in a southbound direction. The deceased had approached the edge of the dual carriageway after using a pedestrian's stile which led him directly to this point and where there is a gap in the central reservation to enable pedestrians to cross to the northbound carriageway and continue over another stile. There are no warning signs of the clear and present danger either for pedestrians or motorists on their approaches. The deceased was struck by a car and would have died instantly.
The footpath has been in situ for many years prior to the construction of the A500 in the 1970s. I am not aware of any previous fatality but the danger is obvious with a road having the national speed limit.
Warning signs of pedestrians crossing are common elsewhere in the county. I am advocating they should be erected here. Another rambler was seen to cross this busy road whilst officers were still at the scene.
” Source location John Reginald Moreton · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Concerns raised 1
Absence of a pedestrian crossing on the south side of a roundabout serving large residential areas View source
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statements No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Florence Margaret Lowe · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Florence Margaret Lowe, aged 85, died from multiple chest injuries after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the A519 Clayton Road on 18 November 2014. The substantive concerns related to the road’s 60 mph statutory limit despite nearby residential properties and busy facilities, and the lack of a pedestrian crossing on the south side of a nearby roundabout.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Absence of a pedestrian crossing on the south side of a roundabout serving large residential areas
Wider context from the report “3. Approximately a quarter of a mile from this incident northbound the road enters a roundabout with large residential areas accessing from both right and left but no pedestrian crossing on the south side of the roundabout .
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26 Oct 2015 Neil Layne Garry · Prevention of Future Deaths report West Yorkshire Eastern
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Lack of a pedestrian crossing at or near Ramshead Approach in Leeds View source
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Leeds City Council
Confirm the final layout for safe pedestrian-assisted facilities at the Ramshead Approach and Coal Road junctions.
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Leeds City Council
Present a Highways Board report to seek formal funding approval for the Ramshead Approach junction improvement measures.
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Issue the junction improvement scheme to contractors and complete onsite construction between May and June 2016.
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Neil Layne Garry · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Neil Layne Garry was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the A6120 Ring Road in Leeds on 10 December 2014 and sustained fatal head injuries. The report raised concern that there was no pedestrian crossing at or near Ramshead Approach, despite the busy road being frequently used by pedestrians.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of a pedestrian crossing at or near Ramshead Approach in Leeds
Wider context from the report “(1) There is no pedestrian crossing at, or in the vicinity of, Ramshead Approach in Leeds. The Ring Road (A6120) is a busy road in that particular area and is frequently navigated by pedestrians, especially by children, in the manner adopted by Neil Garry on the 10th December 2014.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Confirm the final layout for safe pedestrian-assisted facilities at the Ramshead Approach and Coal Road junctions.
Verbatim wording from the response “We have been working to design a scheme which provides safe pedestrian assisted facilities across the Ring Road at this location and the neighbouring Coal Road junction.” Source location Response from Leeds City Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Present a Highways Board report to seek formal funding approval for the Ramshead Approach junction improvement measures.
Verbatim wording from the response “A Highways Board report is to be presented to the Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) early in the New Year to seek formal funding approval to progress the junction improvement measures at the Ramshead Approach/ Ring Road junction.” Source location Response from Leeds City Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Issue the junction improvement scheme to contractors and complete onsite construction between May and June 2016.
Verbatim wording from the response “It is currently programmed that the scheme will then be issued to our contractors in this financial year, with an expected completion date onsite between May/June 2016.” Source location Response from Leeds City Council
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28 Sep 2015 John Frederick Roberts · Prevention of Future Deaths report Essex
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Concerns raised 1
Unsafe pedestrian crossings of the traffic island and central reservation View source
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John Frederick Roberts · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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John Frederick Roberts, a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle in Springfield Road, Chelmsford, on 5 March 2015 and died in hospital the following day. The report raised concern that pedestrians regularly crossed the traffic island and central reservation despite serious risks, while the nearest crossing was not very evident, and called for consideration of a safer junction design.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Unsafe pedestrian crossings of the traffic island and central reservation
Wider context from the report “A well worn path across the central reservation indicates that pedestrians regularly cross the traffic island and the central reservation, putting themselves at serious risk . Sixty metres away is the nearest crossing which is not very evident .
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11 Sep 2015 George James Ainsworth · Prevention of Future Deaths report Manchester West
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Concerns raised 2
Insufficient pedestrian crossing time at the Deansgate and Knowsley Street junction View source Failure to restrict pedestrians to the pedestrian crossing where drivers have a restricted view View source
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Bolton Borough Council
Request Transport for Greater Manchester’s Traffic Control Unit to review the pedestrian crossing timings and assess extending the green-man phase.
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Bolton Borough Council
Review the Deansgate and Knowsley Street junction, including its geometry, pedestrian crossing arrangements, guard-rail provision and relevant safety evidence.
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Investigate the suitability of zig-zag markings at the pedestrian crossing approaches.
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George James Ainsworth · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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George James Ainsworth died at Salford Royal Hospital after being struck by a bus in Bolton and suffering multiple injuries. Concerns related to the junction’s 90-degree bend, restricted bus-driver visibility, the absence of guard rails limiting pedestrians to the crossing, and potentially insufficient time for pedestrians to cross.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Insufficient pedestrian crossing time at the Deansgate and Knowsley Street junction
Wider context from the report “i. The junction of Deansgate into Knowsley Street is a 90 degree left hand bend with no restrictions on the vehicles entering the junction, other than the pedestrian crossing. Greater Manchester Police gave evidence that there is a “pinch point” when two large vehicles, such as buses, attempt to negotiate the bend at the same time resulting in one or the other having to give way. There was further evidence that the driver of a bus at the junction from Deansgate into Knowsley Street would have blind spots on the vehicle together with a limited pre-junction view around the bend due to the building line, which would affect the driver’s view of the road, particularly to the front nearside of the vehicle. The blind spots and limitations to the driver’s view of the road occur at a time when a driver is negotiating a narrow bend where there is a “pinch point” at the apex of the bend. Accordingly pedestrians who are free to cross the road outside the areas of the pedestrian crossing are at risk due to the driver’s restricted view.
The presence of guard rails, particularly along the stretch of pavement on the left hand side from Deansgate into Knowsley Street from where Mr Ainsworth crossed the road, with the exception of the area of the pedestrian crossing, would take account of the driver’s restricted view and would prevent pedestrians crossing the road outside the area of the pedestrian crossing, where a driver would have a restricted view.
ii. The time allowed for a pedestrian to cross the pedestrian crossing may not allow sufficient time for some pedestrians to cross the junction between Deansgate and Knowsley Street and an increase of the pedestrian crossing time would allow sufficient time for all pedestrians to cross the junction.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to restrict pedestrians to the pedestrian crossing where drivers have a restricted view
Wider context from the report “i. The junction of Deansgate into Knowsley Street is a 90 degree left hand bend with no restrictions on the vehicles entering the junction, other than the pedestrian crossing. Greater Manchester Police gave evidence that there is a “pinch point” when two large vehicles, such as buses, attempt to negotiate the bend at the same time resulting in one or the other having to give way. There was further evidence that the driver of a bus at the junction from Deansgate into Knowsley Street would have blind spots on the vehicle together with a limited pre-junction view around the bend due to the building line, which would affect the driver’s view of the road, particularly to the front nearside of the vehicle. The blind spots and limitations to the driver’s view of the road occur at a time when a driver is negotiating a narrow bend where there is a “pinch point” at the apex of the bend. Accordingly pedestrians who are free to cross the road outside the areas of the pedestrian crossing are at risk due to the driver’s restricted view .
The presence of guard rails, particularly along the stretch of pavement on the left hand side from Deansgate into Knowsley Street from where Mr Ainsworth crossed the road, with the exception of the area of the pedestrian crossing, would take account of the driver’s restricted view and would prevent pedestrians crossing the road outside the area of the pedestrian crossing, where a driver would have a restricted view .
ii. The time allowed for a pedestrian to cross the pedestrian crossing may not allow sufficient time for some pedestrians to cross the junction between Deansgate and Knowsley Street and an increase of the pedestrian crossing time would allow sufficient time for all pedestrians to cross the junction.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Request Transport for Greater Manchester’s Traffic Control Unit to review the pedestrian crossing timings and assess extending the green-man phase.
Verbatim wording from the response “Whilst the Council hasn’t received any complaints directly regarding the length of the time allowed for pedestrians to cross the road, the submission from ████████Mat the inquest being the first, it will request Transport for Greater Manchester man Traffic Control Unit, which is responsible for the installation and operation of the signals, to review the timings and see if there is an opportunity to extend the ‘green man’ timings.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Review the Deansgate and Knowsley Street junction, including its geometry, pedestrian crossing arrangements, guard-rail provision and relevant safety evidence.
Verbatim wording from the response “i. The Council has reviewed the junction as requested. This has involved looking at the geometry of the junction; the road network; a site inspection with Greater Manchester Police and a review of the provision of pedestrian guard rail. The Council is also grateful to the Coroner for allowing copies of the CCTV footage of the incident from both the bus and the town centre CCTV system to be made available to them which has been useful in carrying out this review.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Investigate the suitability of zig-zag markings at the pedestrian crossing approaches.
Verbatim wording from the response “iv. On 14th September 2015 a further site visit was made by Malcolm Fairhurst of Bolton Council and ████████ of Greater Manchester Police (See Appendix 1 for qualifications and experience) to look at possible improvements to the junction and crossing as a consequence of the Coroner’s request. Suggestions included the addition of zig-zag markings to increase the conspicuity of the crossing, the installation of a TRIXI mirror to help drivers with blind spot visibility and some method to reduce vehicle speeds around the bend.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Transport for Greater Manchester’s Traffic Control Unit is responsible for signal installation and operation, including reviewing pedestrian crossing timings.
Verbatim wording from the response “Whilst the Council hasn’t received any complaints directly regarding the length of the time allowed for pedestrians to cross the road, the submission from ████████Mat the inquest being the first, it will request Transport for Greater Manchester man Traffic Control Unit, which is responsible for the installation and operation of the signals, to review the timings and see if there is an opportunity to extend the ‘green man’ timings.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation A blind-spot mirror is considered unsuitable because different vehicles have different blind-spot positions and no suitable location is available.
Verbatim wording from the response “TRIXI mirrors are used at traffic signal junctions with left turns so that drivers of large vehicles can check for cyclists travelling up the nearside of the vehicle on which is a blind spot for many such vehicles which can result in left turning vehicles colliding with cyclists who are travelling straight on.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Pedestrian guardrails are not considered necessary because assessment under national guidance found they were unlikely to improve correct crossing use.
Verbatim wording from the response “However, it also states that for many years now there have been calls to review the use of PGR as it inconvenienced pedestrians, cluttered up streets and made an unattractive environment giving vehicles a sense of priority in town centres. In the worst cases PGR has caused more accidents than it has solved as pedestrians walk around it in the carriageway or jump over it in order to get to their destination in the most direct route. In general, it is recommended that the installation of new guardrailing should not be considered if alternative safety measures could be used.” Source location George Ainsworth - Response from Bolton Council
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20 Aug 2015 Joyce Plested · Prevention of Future Deaths report Manchester South
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Concerns raised 1
Unsafe positioning of the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the mini roundabout View source
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statements No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Joyce Plested · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Joyce Plested was riding her mobility scooter near a Sainsbury store when she was struck by a car while crossing Curzon Road, sustaining an injury that later led to her death. The report raised concerns about the crossing’s position near a busy mini roundabout and suggested that moving it and protecting the footpath with barriers would create a safer environment.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Unsafe positioning of the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the mini roundabout
Wider context from the report “Immediately outside the doors to the store, there is a mini roundabout and across two of the exit roads therefrom there are “Zebra Crossings”. This makes this a very ‘busy’ junction and there are numerous matters to which both drivers and pedestrians have to give their full attention.
In evidence at the inquest, the expert “Crash reconstruction” Police Officer confirmed that if the crossing which traverses Curzon Road were to be positioned further away from the mini roundabout and the footpath by the roundabout to be protected by pedestrian barriers, this would be a much safer environment.
The current position means that the crossing is on land owned by Sainsbury PLC whereas if it were moved further down it would be on the public highway maintained by Trafford MBC.
It therefore seems to me that it would be a relatively simple and hugely beneficial solution, simply to move the crossing to the suggested safer position.
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20 Jul 2015 Paul Coxon · Prevention of Future Deaths report Newcastle upon Tyne
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Concerns raised 1
Inadequate signage giving pedestrians guidance on safe crossing points View source
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Paul Coxon · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Paul Coxon died after consuming alcohol and crossing the A189 Redheugh Bridge south-bound slip road, where he was struck by an oncoming vehicle and sustained a traumatic brain injury. The concerns identified were inadequate and unilluminated signage for safe pedestrian crossing points, and whether the 50-mile-per-hour speed limit was appropriate given limited driver visibility and reaction time.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate signage giving pedestrians guidance on safe crossing points
Wider context from the report “[BRIEF SUMMARY OF MATTERS OF CONCERN]
(1) Inadequate signage giving guidance to pedestrians of safe crossing points
(2) Lack of illuminated signage to assist pedestrians in the hours of darkness
(3) Appropriateness of 50 mile per hour speed limit on a complex slip road where driver visibility is limited and reaction time to any hazard significantly impaired as a result
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PFD Monitor interpretation Erect an additional sign identifying the pedestrian route and destination at the top of the steps.
Verbatim wording from the response “1. An additional sign will be erected at the top of the steps (adjacent to the south east slip) which leads to the ‘underpass’. This will indicate the presence of a pedestrian route (via steps) and identify the pedestrian destination. Investigative work will be undertaken to confirm that the pedestrian route is appropriately signed on both sides of the bridgehead. This work will be completed within three months from the date of this letter.” Source location 2015-0286-Response-by-Gateshead-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Investigate whether pedestrian routes are appropriately signed on both sides of the bridgehead.
Verbatim wording from the response “1. An additional sign will be erected at the top of the steps (adjacent to the south east slip) which leads to the ‘underpass’. This will indicate the presence of a pedestrian route (via steps) and identify the pedestrian destination. Investigative work will be undertaken to confirm that the pedestrian route is appropriately signed on both sides of the bridgehead. This work will be completed within three months from the date of this letter.” Source location 2015-0286-Response-by-Gateshead-Council
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23 Mar 2015 Elliott Bignall · Prevention of Future Deaths report West Sussex
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Poor lighting at the foot crossing View source Inadequate warning signage at the foot crossing View source
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Elliott Bignall · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Elliott Bignall, aged 17, died from multiple injuries after being hit by a train at Langsmead Foot Crossing in Ferring, West Sussex, on 9 September 2014; the death was recorded as accidental. Concerns included poor lighting and inadequate warning signage at the crossing, and the risk that people using headphones or phones might not hear or see an approaching high-speed train.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Poor lighting at the foot crossing
Wider context from the report “Sergeant ████████ the investigating officer from BTP gave evidence to the Inquest and described the foot crossing at Langmeads as horrendous. He said the location of the foot crossing was poorly lit and there was inadequate signage at the site warning pedestrians of the dangers associated with the crossings.
My concerns are that individuals wearing headphones or on the phone, who are unaware of the dangers associated with the crossing, may not hear or see the high speed train approaching. This could lead to further fatalities.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate warning signage at the foot crossing
Wider context from the report “Sergeant ████████ the investigating officer from BTP gave evidence to the Inquest and described the foot crossing at Langmeads as horrendous. He said the location of the foot crossing was poorly lit and there was inadequate signage at the site warning pedestrians of the dangers associated with the crossings .
My concerns are that individuals wearing headphones or on the phone, who are unaware of the dangers associated with the crossing, may not hear or see the high speed train approaching. This could lead to further fatalities.
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19 Mar 2015 Valerie WALTON · Prevention of Future Deaths report Coventry
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Concerns raised 1
Unsafe positioning of a crossing on the apex of a sharp bend View source
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Coventry City Council
Review the crossing site and assess options for improving its safety and conspicuity.
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Coventry City Council
Enhance zebra-crossing conspicuity by managing vegetation and street furniture, realigning the crossing, and installing additional illuminated Belisha beacon equipment.
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Valerie WALTON · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Valerie WALTON was struck by a bus while using a Zebra crossing on Remembrance Road, Coventry, on 29 September 2014. Evidence was heard that the crossing’s position on the apex of a sharp bend was contributory, and that a crossing on the straight section or controlled by traffic lights might have prevented the death.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Unsafe positioning of a crossing on the apex of a sharp bend
Wider context from the report “I heard evidence from PC ████████ of the Regional Collision Investigation Unit that the positioning of the crossing on the apex of a sharp bend was contributory to this death . He opined that had the crossing been on the straight section of the road the death may not have occurred or alternatively whether the crossing should be controlled by traffic lights.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Review the crossing site and assess options for improving its safety and conspicuity.
Verbatim wording from the response “It is impossible to make a highway where vehicles and pedestrians mix completely safe; we can only make it safer. In view of your recent comments we have reviewed again the site to consider what measures might be implemented to improve the safety. Four options have been considered:-” Source location 2015-0107-Response-by-Coventry-City-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Enhance zebra-crossing conspicuity by managing vegetation and street furniture, realigning the crossing, and installing additional illuminated Belisha beacon equipment.
Verbatim wording from the response “4. Enhance the existing zebra crossing conspicuity” Source location 2015-0107-Response-by-Coventry-City-Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation The Council does not propose relocating the crossing because relocation could reduce visibility, disrupt bus services, or encourage unprotected pedestrian crossings.
Verbatim wording from the response “• Middle of the straight from Robin Hoods Road to the bend. To do this we would have to remove most of the on street parking. ‘Due to the current level of demand for on-street parking in the local vicinity it is considered that under this option it would increase the likelihood that drivers would park illegally, including on the zig zag markings, thus restricting visibility between drivers and pedestrians using the crossing.” Source location 2015-0107-Response-by-Coventry-City-Council
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