This road is very close to Seaford Primary School and used by
many children on their way to school. Whilst the zebra crossing was
effective when first put in place is has become more and more
dangerous over the past 18 months. There is little signage
indicating a crossing or a school, however I am sure most drivers
already know it's there. That said, roughly 50% of the time a
driver has not stopped for pedestrians including many Primary
School children waiting to cross. Cars speed up in an attempt to
get over the crossing before you reach it and then slam on their
brakes when they haven't got there in time. Additional safety
measures are needed at the crossing or possibly traffic
lights.
There is also great danger on the pavement next to the tennis
courts, which is very narrow with a large wall one side. If a
pedestrian is coming the other way there is little room to get
round them and causes pedestrians to have to step on the kerb or
into the road. Again this is very concerning for the children when
drivers are going so fast a long that stretch of road. Lower speed
limits, barriers or taking down the wall and widening the pavement
would make it much safer.
This ePetition ran from 04/10/2023 to 22/11/2023 and has now finished.
21 people signed this ePetition.