I would like to propose the installation of two Pedestrian
Refuge Islands on the Pewsham Bypass connecting the Pewsham estate
with the Westmead Open Space and the Avon Valley Walk. Pewsham is
fortunate to have access to two traffic free footpaths; the
Westmead Open Space into Chippenham town; and the Avon Valley Walk
along the Old Canal. Unfortunately, however, pedestrians to and
from the Pewsham estate have to cross over two lanes of traffic
travelling at 50mph. Which is highly dangerous, particularly
between the Pewsham Estate and the Westmead Open Space that lays on
a bend making it difficult to see the approaching traffic. Whilst
there are existing signs warning of crossing pedestrians many
drivers do not slow down.
The introduction of Pedestrian Refuge Islands on the Pewsham Bypass
would allow pedestrians to only have to focus on one direction of
traffic at a time. Rather than taking the risk of crossing two
lanes of traffic travelling at 50mph in opposite directions
I would therefore like to submit this petition to have two
Pedestrian Refuge Islands installed on the Pewsham Bypass in the
following locations.
Location 1: Westmead Open Space Car Park to Pewsham
Estate.
What 3 Words Marker: Falls, Pens, Both
Location 2: Avon Valley Walk Footpath to Pewsham Estate, Forest
Lane
What 3 Words Marker: Headed, Gosh, Sings
This ePetition runs from 18/04/2025 to 18/06/2025.
4 people have signed this ePetition.