Request for pedestrian crossing at Harborne/Powis intersection, Glendalough

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Give full consideration to the need for pedestrian crossing lights to be added to the existing traffic lights at the junction of Harborne Street and Powis Street / Jon Sanders Drive, in view of the fact that:

a) The intersection currently has no pedestrian crossing lights except for cars turning east from Harborne onto Powis.

b) The intersection is extremely busy and carries more than 44,000 vehicles each week.

c) Drivers frequently drive through the intersection during red lights.

d) Lake Monger Primary School sits on the area at the south eastern side of the intersection and is attended by a significant number of students who live on the north western side of the intersection. Large numbers of young children are required to cross at the lights to attend school.

e) There are a number of elderly and special needs residents living on the north eastern side of the intersection who cross the lights to access bus services and the IGA supermarket.

f) There is a very real risk of serious injury or death to pedestrians, particularly those most vulnerable in our society, if pedestrian lights are not installed.

2. Should the Council agree that there is a need for pedestrian lights, take all reasonable steps to endeavour to install pedestrian lights at the earliest available opportunity.