More than 1,000 people are calling for four-way pedestrian lights to be installed at a Stoke-on-Trent junction. The traffic lights at Weston Coyney crossroads - at the junction of Parkhall Road, Caverswall Road and Weston Road - currently give pedestrians less than four seconds to cross the road.
The petition was sparked by the death of a 33-year-old Stoke-on-Trent man just before Christmas.
Petition organiser Craig Royce said:
I live within Parkhall and have three small children and I dread using this junction with them as I fear for their safety. I've had a lot of feedback from individuals from the community expressing their concerns for their safety at this junction too. I believe this is a reasonable measure to introduce on this junction to ensure the future safety of everyone using it.
The petition has now reached the 1,000-signature threshold which means the issue can be debated at a full council meeting. One short-term solution is to increase the length of time that the traffic lights are on red for drivers to allow pedestrians to cross the road more easily.
Mr Brereton said:
I am pleased to support this important petition for a pedestrian crossing system at the crossroads in Weston Coyney. Given the number of people who have already signed the petition and following our meeting I know how important this is for people locally who struggle to navigate this busy junction. I look forward to working with local residents and councillors Ross Irving and Craig Beardmore to ensure this junction is prioritised for safety improvements.
The petition runs until April 1 and can be signed here.
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