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I have just heard about a story of a couple who in campaigning for a crossing on Twickenham Road, were reportedly told that "they cannot have a crossing on a busy stretch of Twickenham Road until at least four people have been killed or seriously injured".I was told a similar such thing by an official from the Civic Centre, years ago about Quaker Lane (a footpath beside Marlborough Primary School, and The Green School).  So if anyone says 'nobody would say such a thing' please let them relate my story.  My story is slightly different in that the numbers have changed, in my day it was only one child who had to be killed.  I suppose we are being desensitised to lots of things, as our society appears to get more cruel?  Well, somebody is cruel to trip out such a comment - although, if that is the truth, it is better that we deal with it.The rationale applied is beyond belief.  Common sense, joined up thinking and opinions from people who know about child/people/road safety are clearly the order of the day.I was able to tell the Zec (the chap who has departed to Sheffield) what his official had said, and I think he turned a distinct shade of ashen.  Was not best pleased.I had an idea at the time, which might help with their case.  I asked a group of students if they would take a film of negotiating the lane from the height of a child.  Ror example if the eyesight line of a person is 3ft 9, suspend the camera at that height and film accordingly.We didn't pursue the idea in the end, it was resolved after the Zec heard the comment and got somebody to properly look at the issues.  It might be a clearer indication of what different people see as they are trying to cross, at different heights.  It should make some interesting footage and maybe a 'wake up and look' call.

Sarah Felstead ● 7391d

I didn't want to put a list under the threads heading... so here we go!Outside West Middlesex Hospital.The road is dark around the point of the bus stop, on the hospital side of the road and the number of jaywalkers I encounter in the middle of the road, making their way across as if they are trying to go up Amhurst gardens. I seem to pass this point at night and they all appear to be in dark clothes and are wandering in the middle of the road as I go passed!  Does the bus stop needs moving nearer to the zebra crossing, so people are dropped off further along the road?The zebra crossing on St Margarets Road, near Talbot Road.  Why is the crossing so dark, and it is difficult to see pedestrians near the crossing?The double bend on Northumberland Avenue by Harewood Road, in the rush hour, with all the parking on the bends.  I don't mind the parking, it is just the cars make no allowances for the parked cars and not being able to see around the corner and drive as fast as they can?  Cars going from Northumberland into Harewood do not slow down and pedestrians have to cross carefully as the cars come around the corner as such a speed they cant stop - they rely on the pedestrian running across.  Elderly folk & people not so nimble on their pins, trying to cross here are in great danger.The junction on Syon Lane/Spur Road, just passed Syon Lane Station, where there are often car accidents, and car/motorcycle accidents.The railway crossing in Wood Lane - the barrier still has a gap at the bottom which would allow a small child onto the track - and lots of people cross here with young children to use the local schools.  There are still no notices next top the railway line of who to ring if anyone spots something which need reporting.  (I had reported this several times)Bottom of St Johns Road.When reaching the roundabout from St Johns Road.  Cars undertake and mount the pavement to turn left.  The ramp in the tarmac, on the pavement just before the bookies, gives them easy access to the pavement, rather than bumping their car up onto the pavement on an acute edge.  Reported this several times and the dip caused from the cars mounting the pavement has been filled in each time as a consequence, without solving the problem itself!

Sarah Felstead ● 7406d