All this disruption...for these crossings?!
Now that High Street and Jury Street have been reopened I’d really like to know what the purpose of disruption and no doubt expense was for. Unfortunately, I don’t think it will be long until a serious accident occurs. The pedestrian crossing (assuming that’s what they are - certainly doesn’t comply to what my highway code describes as crossings) are difficult to make out for both driver and pedestrian. As a fully sighted person having already tried to cross, I can tell you no one knows if cars should stop or not. As a passing motorist the colourisation that makes the crossing is virtually indistinguishable and no ones knows what to do! Pedestrian crossings are standardised and whilst not pretty, standout for a reason.
My father, who is only partially sighted, enjoyed visiting Warwick as he knew where to cross and motorists knew to stop. He now will not cross on his own due to the ambiguity of the crossing. I also dread that there is no clear distinction between road and pavement and people finding themselves mistakenly in the road.
Trust me, having already used the ‘crossings’, motorists aren’t stopping (understandably as they aren’t clear). Assuming we are trying to attract visitors to Warwick, I think it’s also fair to say the problem isn’t going to get better as people simply don’t know the crossings are there.
What are the plans to make Warwick safe for all abilities again? - Anne Tasker, Neville Court, Castle Lane.
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