Clarence Avenue Zebra Crossing Proposal
Overview
Our vision is to create a cleaner, green
er Kingston and our streets play a major role in this plan. We want everyone to feel our streets are spaces where they can breathe clean air, walk safely and feel connected to the local community
Feedback from a number of residents, about an improved road crossing, followed up with site visits and observations have prompted us to propose a Zebra crossing to give residents a formal crossing point on Clarence Avenue.
To ensure the safety and practicality of any scheme and as part of our standard consultation process, the plan is shared with Emergency Services to review and provide feedback, they play a crucial role in identifying any safety concerns and ensuring the scheme is safe for all road users.
The proposal would significantly enhance pedestrian safety by providing a permanent crossing point, particularly important for the many families and children who use this route daily.
This crossing would encourage active travel by making it safer and more appealing for all road users, contributing to healthier lifestyles and reducing traffic. Additionally, the presence of a zebra crossing tends to slow down vehicles, promoting a safer and more pleasant environment. The proposed crossing will be raised to provide better visibility to pedestrians and allow drivers to make informed decisions and reduce speed.
We want to hear your thoughts on this new Zebra crossing proposal.
More Information about the "Healthy Streets Approach"
The "Healthy Streets Approach" aims to improve air quality, reduce congestion and help make Kingston's communities greener, healthier and more attractive places to live, work, play and do business.
Healthy Streets indicators
The Approach is based on 10 Indicators of a Healthy Street which focus on the experience of people using streets. There are two main indicators:
- Pedestrians from all walks of life
- People choose to walk, cycle and use public transport If a street is a healthy and inclusive environment then we should see all members of the community out on the street sitting, standing, walking, cycling and using public transport.
There are eight other indicators that point to the essential elements required to support these two main indicators. The experience of being on a street affects all the human senses, which means that all the Indicators interrelate. For example if the street is very noisy, then people do not feel relaxed and they may, as a result, choose not to walk or cycle.
More information can be found in the [website details/links]
If you need help accessing materials or responding to our survey, please email us at streetspace@kingston.gov.uk or call our contact centre on 0208 547 5000 and ask for a member of the Highways Engagement & Commissioning team to call you back.
Why your views matter
We want to hear your thoughts on a new zebra crossing and experiences of crossing Clarence Avenue.
We will review all of the feedback we receive and prepare a report with recommendations for the next steps. This report will go to the meeting of the Neighbourhood Committee for consideration and decision.
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