Regarding the removal of the railings along the central reservation in Morden town centre:
I understand that this decision was based upon research, which shows that it will both improve traffic flow ( presumably by speeding up traffic?) and increase safety for pedestrians. Apparently motorists slow down and take more notice of pedestrians when there are no railings.
This, then, would appear to be a complete contradiction in terms. How can this both speed up and slow down the traffic? I would be very interested to see the research upon which this decision was based, especially as the policy is being rolled out nationwide.
The purpose of the railings was to encourage pedestrians to only cross the road at the designated crossing points.
Elderly members of F.I.S.H. ( Friends in St Helier) have already expressed concern that they feel more vulnerable when using the crossings: at busy times, they are frightened of being pushed into the road. The same must apply to disabled people and those with young children.
I only hope that it will not take a fatality before this decision is reversed.
Susan Liang
Rosedene Avenue
Morden
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