Recurring concern

Inadequate control of pedestrian crossing risks

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First reported 5 Aug 2013•Latest report 8 Jun 2026

Definition

What this concern includes

Includes crossing provision, siting, visibility, signals, markings, refuge, warnings and speed controls when the source ties them directly to pedestrian crossing safety.

Not included

  • General pedestrian-and-vehicle separation away from a crossing
  • Road hazards that do not concern pedestrian crossing safety
Reports
71

Distinct published reports

Individual concerns
113

A report can raise multiple concerns

Date range
2013–2026

First to latest report issue date

Stated actions
136

Described in published responses

Reports over time

Reports over time

Reports about this concern issued each year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Most frequent recipients

Most frequent recipients

Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.

National Highways11
Department for Transport6
Transport for London6
Network Rail5
Staffordshire County Council5
Birmingham City Council3
Recipient name withheld3
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council2
Durham County Council2
Hampshire County Council2
Leeds City Council2
Nottinghamshire County Council2
Office of Rail and Road2
Sandwell Borough Council2
Surrey County Council2

Concerns and responses across reports

Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Black Country

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    Lorraine Sheridan · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Lorraine Sheridan died following injuries sustained when she was struck by an articulated lorry while attempting to cross a pedestrian crossing on High Bullen Road, Wednesbury, on 30 May 2013. The report identified two documented collisions at the location and raised concern that the crossing lacked an audible indication to reinforce the pedestrian signal phase.

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    Lack of audible pedestrian phase indication on the opposing side of the carriageway

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) There have now been two documented collision’s at this location and in order to prevent similar collisions occurring in the future, the Police have suggested that an audible phase indication (red and green man) on the opposing side of the carriageway would reinforce the phase for pedestrians and make them far less likely to cross when it is unsafe to do so. ”

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    Lorraine Sheridan · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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  2. Coventry

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    Ming Tsung CHEUNG · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Ming Tsung CHEUNG, a student at Warwick University, was struck and killed by a lorry while crossing Lynchgate Road, Coventry. The crossing point was reportedly used by many pedestrians, with evidence of near-misses, and a large Tesco sign obscured the views of the pedestrian and lorry driver.

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    Unofficial pedestrian crossing point with risk of pedestrian-vehicle near-misses

    Wider context from the report

    “I heard evidence that the point where Miss Cheung crossed the road was used by many pedestrians and had developed into an unofficial crossing point. Anecdotally there was some evidence of near-misses in terms of pedestrians being hit by vehicles. I heard evidence that a large Tesco sign obscured the view of Miss Cheung and the lorry driver. It may be that removal of the bottom wooden panels of the sign would be sufficient although I await to hear your response. ”

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    Ming Tsung CHEUNG · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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    Obstruction of visibility between pedestrians and vehicles at a pedestrian crossing point

    Wider context from the report

    “I heard evidence that the point where Miss Cheung crossed the road was used by many pedestrians and had developed into an unofficial crossing point. Anecdotally there was some evidence of near-misses in terms of pedestrians being hit by vehicles. I heard evidence that a large Tesco sign obscured the view of Miss Cheung and the lorry driver. It may be that removal of the bottom wooden panels of the sign would be sufficient although I await to hear your response. ”

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    Ming Tsung CHEUNG · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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    Complete a highways specialist review of the shopping-complex area and identify measures within Tesco’s control to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driver awareness.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Tesco Stores Limited arranged for a review on its behalf (and with particular reference to what it, as opposed to others, could do) of the area by one of the directors of Highways (UK) Limited who was also a Chartered Member of the Institute of Highways and Transportation.”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    Improve warning and speed signage at the shopping-complex entrance.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “His recommendation to Tesco Stored Limited in relation to the aspects over which it might reasonably and properly exercise control was that in order to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driver awareness on Tesco Stores Limited's part of the shopping complex area, the following measures ought to be taken:-”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    Install speed humps at the shopping-complex entrance to slow entering vehicles.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “His recommendation to Tesco Stored Limited in relation to the aspects over which it might reasonably and properly exercise control was that in order to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driver awareness on Tesco Stores Limited's part of the shopping complex area, the following measures ought to be taken:-”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    Install chicane railings to slow pedestrians approaching the highway crossing.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “His recommendation to Tesco Stored Limited in relation to the aspects over which it might reasonably and properly exercise control was that in order to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driver awareness on Tesco Stores Limited's part of the shopping complex area, the following measures ought to be taken:-”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    Remove the lower wooden panels from the Tesco sign after confirming safe removal would not affect structural stability.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “On 26 June 2014 Coventry City Council gave Tesco Stores Limited 4 weeks' notice to remove the sign (in its entirety) on the grounds that the sign was positioned on the adopted highway and being "mindful of the fact that the Police have indicated that the sign may have been a contributory factor in a recent fatal road traffic accident".”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    Coventry City Council, as highway authority, is responsible for considering traffic-calming measures on the highway.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “As well as looking at matters which could be considered by themselves, some of those involved in these discussions agreed that a request should be put to Coventry City Council, as it had responsibility for the highway itself, to consider putting in place traffic calming measures on the highway.”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 2 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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    The available evidence is ambiguous as to whether the Tesco sign played any actual causative role in the accident.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Tesco Stores Limited was not a party to the Inquest and has not had access to the evidence heard at the Inquest or the opportunity, by participating, to make an assessment of the evidence. Tesco Stores Limited has seen a copy, kindly provided by HM Coroner, of a document entitled "Fatal Collision Report" prepared by a member of the West Midlands Police Regional Collision Investigation Unit where the reported indirect evidence and evidence of opinion is ambiguous as to whether the Tesco sign had any actual causative role to play in the accident.”

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    Response from Tesco Store Limited
    Page 1 · response
    Published 15 July 2014

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  3. Somerset (West)

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    Anthony Shane Ponting · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Anthony Shane Ponting, a 34-year-old man, was killed on 11 July 2013 while using an authorised pedestrian crossing over the Bristol to Taunton railway line near Highbridge, Somerset. The inquest jury returned an accidental verdict. A report identified potential risks to other crossing users, including reduced sighting time from vegetation, incorrectly positioned S.H.1 boards, and tripping hazards on the crossing surface.

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    Reduced sighting time caused by trackside vegetation at the S.H.1 sign

    Wider context from the report

    “(i) reduced sighting time caused by track side vegetation growth for pedestrians crossing from the downside for both up and down trains and on the upside for down trains at the S.H.1 sign ”

    Source location

    Anthony Shane Ponting · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    Cut back vegetation and maintain six-monthly inspections to preserve pedestrian sightlines.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The vegetation growth was cut back during the first week of August 2013. In terms of managing the vegetation going forward, this has been and will continue to be routinely checked at six-monthly inspections. Most recently, those inspections were conducted on 16th”

    Source location

    2014-0322-Response-by-Network-Rail
    Page 1 · response
    Published 8 July 2014

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  4. Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire

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    Harold Gordon Henshall · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Harold Gordon Henshall, an elderly man with limited mobility, was struck by a vehicle while crossing Church Street, Leek, on 17 February 2013. He suffered multiple injuries, was admitted to hospital, and died on 27 March 2013. Concerns were raised that street lighting and crossing facilities near St Edwards Church were inadequate, particularly for predominantly elderly church users.

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    Inadequate crossing facilities near St Edwards Church

    Wider context from the report

    “b) That the crossing facilities available on Church Street, Leek in the vicinity of St Edwards Church are inadequate generally but with particular reference to church users who are predominantly elderly. This is mindful of:- i. the gradient of the road in both directions from the church to the nearest pedestrian crossing facility. ii. The interference with visibility caused to drivers in the Macclesfield bound direction by the gradient of the road and, particularly at night, the lights of on-coming vehicles. ”

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    Harold Gordon Henshall · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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  5. Inner North London

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    Dr Rosemary Simpson · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Dr Rosemary Simpson was struck by a double-decker bus while crossing Tottenham Court Road at a running pace as the lights changed to flashing amber. The concerns identified were heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, pedestrians crossing on flashing lights, and reduced bus visibility caused by the position of the bus stop, which required some routes to cross three lanes.

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    Hazard from pedestrians crossing on flashing lights amid busy pedestrian and vehicular traffic

    Wider context from the report

    “[BRIEF SUMMARY OF MATTERS OF CONCERN] The area is often very busy with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and pedestrians frequently cross on the flashing lights, sometimes at speed. Visibility for buses can be affected by the siting of the bus stop, so that some routes have to cross three lanes in a short distance. It is not possible to move the bus stop at the present time. ”

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    Dr Rosemary Simpson · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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  6. Staffordshire South

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    Peter Desmond Vickers · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Peter Desmond Vickers Banks died in hospital on 16 May 2013 from injuries sustained when he was hit by a car while crossing a road in Stafford on 5 May 2013. The report raised concern that the tactile-paved crossing point in Westhead Avenue was probably too close to the main Weston Road, with a suggestion that protective railings be extended and the crossing moved further into Westhead Avenue.

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    Failure to locate the tactile-paved crossing point sufficiently far from the main road

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) At the Inquest I heard that the crossing point in Westhead Avenue, Stafford marked by way of tactile paving is probably too close to the main Weston Road. A suggestion was that the protective railings should be extended into Westhead Avenue and the crossing point moved further into that road. ”

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    Peter Desmond Vickers · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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  7. Birmingham and Solihull

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    Saleh Ali Dalie · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Saleh Ali Dalie was hit by a van while crossing Kyotts Lake Road to attend his local mosque and later died from his injuries in hospital. The report raised concerns about the safety of the residential road, noting several incidents and two fatalities, and that requested road-calming, parking restrictions and crossing measures had not been introduced.

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    Lack of appropriate crossing measures on a residential road

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) There have been several incidents and 2 fatalities on this road. Residents have campaigned for road calming measures and parking restrictions and appropriate crossing measures which have not been introduced. I am concerned about the safety of this road given it is a residential area. ”

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    Saleh Ali Dalie · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Further highway actions depend on effectiveness, affordability and successful public consultation, preventing an unconditional commitment to undertake additional works.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “There is a meeting arranged for later this month with local residents and the Police to ascertain local concerns and to consider further actions, should they be necessary. Any further actions will be dependent on an assessment of whether the works proposed are likely to be effective in reducing the accident pattern identified, whether the proposals are affordable and on a successful public consultation.”

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    2014-0108-Response-by-Birmingham-City-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 11 March 2014

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  8. South and West Cambridgeshire

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter, aged 76, was struck and killed by a northbound train while crossing the Dernford railway crossing on 3 October 2013, after a southbound train had passed. The concerns identified were that the pedestrian warning light was positioned before the gate and was not synchronised to account for another approaching train, creating a risk that pedestrians would cross after the light appeared to turn green without seeing a renewed red signal. The crossing was considered unsuitable for the busy railway line, and the report noted that the accident could recur.

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    Lack of safeguards preventing recurrence of the crossing accident

    Wider context from the report

    “(4) While there have been no previous accidents there is nothing to prevent this accident reoccurring at any time. ”

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Failure of the pedestrian warning light system to remain synchronised with multiple approaching trains

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) The warning light for pedestrians is positioned before the gate through which the pedestrian passes before crossing the track. A red light is triggered by a train coming towards the crossing and turns green once it passes. The warning light system relates to individual trains and is not synchronised to take account of another train about to arrive. It is therefore possible for a pedestrian to see a red light turn green, and pass through the gate to cross the track oblivious to the light having turned red again due to an approaching train. ”

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Positioning of the pedestrian warning light before the gate, preventing visibility after gate passage

    Wider context from the report

    “(2) It is the view of British Transport Police that this death could have been prevented by positioning the light on the opposite side of the track. Pedestrians would then see that another train was coming even after they have passed through the gate. A horn or some similar noise was recommended as an additional safeguard as provided on other crossings. ”

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Crossing design unsuited to a very busy commuter and freight line

    Wider context from the report

    “(3) The type of crossing is more suited to a quiet rural line than a very busy commuter and freight line as this one is, running between London and Cambridge. ”

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    Malcolm James Ernest Potter · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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  9. North Northumberland

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    Samuel Eric Shaw · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Samuel Eric Shaw, aged 70, died after being struck by a southbound ambulance while crossing the A1 at Haggerston on 29 October 2013. Concerns included the absence of warning signs and a central pedestrian refuge, poor lighting, and the need for pedestrians to cross both lanes of a 60 mph road from the bus stop to Haggerston.

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    Lack of a central pedestrian refuge at the crossing point

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    “At Haggerston Holiday Park, adjoining the east side of the A1 trunk road there are hundreds of caravans located and several hundreds of people come to stay and visit regularly. Access from public transport is by buses which also stop at various towns and villages along the A1 Trunk road. The road is the main strategic highway route between Scotland and England. The speed limit at Haggerston is 60 miles per hour and those travelling north on buses have to set down on the west side and cross both lanes of the A1 Trunk road traffic, through an unlit area to reach Haggerston. The visibility of pedestrians on the road for drivers travelling at up to 60 mph is restricted because of the need to use dipped headlights. There is no warning sign for motorists travelling south to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing the road. There is no central refuge for pedestrians crossing the road at the crossing point. ”

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    Samuel Eric Shaw · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Lack of warning signage for southbound motorists approaching the pedestrian crossing

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    “At Haggerston Holiday Park, adjoining the east side of the A1 trunk road there are hundreds of caravans located and several hundreds of people come to stay and visit regularly. Access from public transport is by buses which also stop at various towns and villages along the A1 Trunk road. The road is the main strategic highway route between Scotland and England. The speed limit at Haggerston is 60 miles per hour and those travelling north on buses have to set down on the west side and cross both lanes of the A1 Trunk road traffic, through an unlit area to reach Haggerston. The visibility of pedestrians on the road for drivers travelling at up to 60 mph is restricted because of the need to use dipped headlights. There is no warning sign for motorists travelling south to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing the road. There is no central refuge for pedestrians crossing the road at the crossing point. ”

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    Samuel Eric Shaw · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Inadequate lighting and visibility at the pedestrian crossing

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    “At Haggerston Holiday Park, adjoining the east side of the A1 trunk road there are hundreds of caravans located and several hundreds of people come to stay and visit regularly. Access from public transport is by buses which also stop at various towns and villages along the A1 Trunk road. The road is the main strategic highway route between Scotland and England. The speed limit at Haggerston is 60 miles per hour and those travelling north on buses have to set down on the west side and cross both lanes of the A1 Trunk road traffic, through an unlit area to reach Haggerston. The visibility of pedestrians on the road for drivers travelling at up to 60 mph is restricted because of the need to use dipped headlights. There is no warning sign for motorists travelling south to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing the road. There is no central refuge for pedestrians crossing the road at the crossing point. ”

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    Samuel Eric Shaw · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Investigate options for an improved pedestrian crossing near Haggerston by assessing crossing demand, NMU routes and potential locations against highway standards.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, I have arranged for an investigation to be undertaken to consider possible options to install an improved pedestrian crossing facility in the vicinity of Haggerston. This investigation will:”

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    Response from Highways Agency
    Page 3 · response
    Published 26 February 2014

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    A central pedestrian refuge cannot be installed because the carriageway must safely accommodate turning traffic.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Currently, lengths of footway are provided on both the eastern and western sides of the A1 and a dropped crossing facility for pedestrians is provided on the northern side of the minor road junction. This crossing facility has been installed as close as possible to the preferred desire line of pedestrians walking between the northbound bus-stop and access to Haggerston, to minimise their inconvenience and thus maximise usage.”

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    Response from Highways Agency
    Page 3 · response
    Published 26 February 2014

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    Warning signs and associated road markings have been in place on both approaches to the crossing since 2005.

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    “Your report indicates that there are no warning signs on the A1 southbound approach to Haggerston. I can, however, confirm that signs have been in place since 2005 comprising an ‘Accompanied Horses Crossing’ warning sign, an ‘Other Danger Ahead’ warning sign with ‘Pedestrians Crossing’ worded supplementary plate, on a bright yellow backing board. These signs exist on both the north and southbound approaches to the crossing location at appropriate distances from the hazard. These signs are associated with a SLOW road marking laid on a red coloured carriageway surface patch, to further highlight the hazard ahead. Please see Photograph 1 below.”

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    Response from Highways Agency
    Page 2 · response
    Published 26 February 2014

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    Existing lighting and signing meet current standards, so no immediate action is required.

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    “I have concluded that the lighting and signing provision meets current standards and therefore no immediate action is required to address your concerns.”

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    Response from Highways Agency
    Page 3 · response
    Published 26 February 2014

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  10. North Lincolnshire and Grimsby

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    Lynne Dring · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Lynne Dring was crossing A1098 Taylors Avenue at Hewitts Circus, Cleethorpes, when she was struck by a car exiting the roundabout. Concerns included a central illuminated bollard potentially obstructing motorists’ views and non-prescribed white lines at an Elephant crossing potentially leading pedestrians to believe they had priority.

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    Use of non-prescribed Elephant crossing lines creating misleading pedestrian priority indications

    Wider context from the report

    “(2) White lines indicating an Elephant crossing are non-prescribed and may induce pedestrians to believe they have priority. ”

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    Lynne Dring · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Remove WBM 294 elephant-footprint road markings from the ten priority sites, including Hewitt’s Circus roundabout.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “With regard to the WBM 294 (elephants footprints) road markings, all sites where these have been installed have been identified; some 17 sites in total. A program of removal has been compiled with the intention of removing markings at 10 sites being the priority. The Hewitt's Circus roundabout is in this “top 10” priority listing.”

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    2013-0360-Response-by-Balfour-Beatty
    Page 1 · response
    Published 30 December 2013

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