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
English county council18
English metropolitan district council15
English unitary authority12
National road infrastructure body11
London borough council7
Ministerial department6
Public transport authority6
Rail infrastructure manager5
Type not available4
Private limited company3
Sub-organisation3
Public limited company2
Transport regulator2
Airport operator1
Coach operator1
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.
Black Country
Concerns raised1
Lack of audible pedestrian phase indication on the opposing side of the carriageway
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Coventry
Concerns raised2
Unofficial pedestrian crossing point with risk of pedestrian-vehicle near-misses
Obstruction of visibility between pedestrians and vehicles at a pedestrian crossing point
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
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.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 15 July 2014.
Action
Improve warning and speed signage at the shopping-complex entrance.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 15 July 2014.
Action
Install speed humps at the shopping-complex entrance to slow entering vehicles.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 15 July 2014.
Action
Install chicane railings to slow pedestrians approaching the highway crossing.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 15 July 2014.
Action
Remove the lower wooden panels from the Tesco sign after confirming safe removal would not affect structural stability.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 15 July 2014.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
Coventry City Council, as highway authority, is responsible for considering traffic-calming measures on the highway.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
The available evidence is ambiguous as to whether the Tesco sign played any actual causative role in the accident.
Stated by Tesco Stores LimitedDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Somerset (West)
Concerns raised1
Reduced sighting time caused by trackside vegetation at the S.H.1 sign
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Cut back vegetation and maintain six-monthly inspections to preserve pedestrian sightlines.
Stated by Network RailStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 8 July 2014.
Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
Concerns raised1
Inadequate crossing facilities near St Edwards Church
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Inner North London
Concerns raised1
Hazard from pedestrians crossing on flashing lights amid busy pedestrian and vehicular traffic
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Staffordshire South
Concerns raised1
Failure to locate the tactile-paved crossing point sufficiently far from the main road
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Birmingham and Solihull
Concerns raised1
Lack of appropriate crossing measures on a residential road
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Further highway actions depend on effectiveness, affordability and successful public consultation, preventing an unconditional commitment to undertake additional works.
Stated by Birmingham City CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
South and West Cambridgeshire
Concerns raised4
Lack of safeguards preventing recurrence of the crossing accident
Failure of the pedestrian warning light system to remain synchronised with multiple approaching trains
Positioning of the pedestrian warning light before the gate, preventing visibility after gate passage
Crossing design unsuited to a very busy commuter and freight line
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
North Northumberland
Concerns raised3
Lack of a central pedestrian refuge at the crossing point
Lack of warning signage for southbound motorists approaching the pedestrian crossing
Inadequate lighting and visibility at the pedestrian crossing
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Investigate options for an improved pedestrian crossing near Haggerston by assessing crossing demand, NMU routes and potential locations against highway standards.
Stated by National HighwaysStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 26 February 2014.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
A central pedestrian refuge cannot be installed because the carriageway must safely accommodate turning traffic.
Stated by National HighwaysUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Warning signs and associated road markings have been in place on both approaches to the crossing since 2005.
Stated by National HighwaysDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Existing lighting and signing meet current standards, so no immediate action is required.
Stated by National HighwaysExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
North Lincolnshire and Grimsby
Concerns raised1
Use of non-prescribed Elephant crossing lines creating misleading pedestrian priority indications
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Remove WBM 294 elephant-footprint road markings from the ten priority sites, including Hewitt’s Circus roundabout.
Stated by North East Lincolnshire CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 30 December 2013.
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Includes crossing provision, siting, visibility, signals, markings, refuge, warnings and speed controls when the source ties them directly to pedestrian crossing safety.
