Attached is an example of what may happen with all control markings
removed.
The photo was taken in a part time pedestrian precinct out of core
hours.
I had a joint meeting with the Police and highway authority to have
the situation changed but to no avail. It is perfectly legal for
vehicles to drive or park anywhere on the street.
For eighteen hours a day Out of pedestrian core hours vehicles
travel at speeds exceeding 30 mph.
I am ambulant and unable to walk in a straight line without
assistance also I fall down without warning many times in a week.
Using this street frightens me to death.
Blind and partially sighted people tend to avoid this main shopping
area at these times.
I hope that as a result of this trial in Exhibition road that some
improvements can be made to introduce greater control.
Cliff Croft
Neath Port Talbot Access Group
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