The council finally confirmed that the improvements to the Durnsford Road crossing are going ahead. Knowing my children will walk to school without that constant fear is such a relief. Thank you for pushing this forward with me, but let's keep a close eye on the construction phase to ensure …
December 3, 2015
Final supporters
Wimbledon Park Primary School in the last few years has gone from a 2 form entry, from 420 children to a 3 form entry. This means that by September 2017 there will be nearly 700 children in attendance. The school is not yet at full capacity but already the crossings along Durnsford Road and roads around the school are becoming very busy.
To make it safer for our children to cross this busy road we as parents would like to see a few changes made.
When using the two crossings at Ryfold Road and in particularly Ashen Grove it now takes much longer for the lights to change so there are more people crossing at once, often spilling out over the lines into the stationery traffic. We would like to see the wait time reduced. (This has been dealt with)
Implementing a 20 zone and speed bumps on Lucien, Havana and Wellington Road. (This has been dealt with)
Widening of the pavement on the corner of Ashen Grove and Durnsford Road as children often spill out onto the road as so busy.
The current crossing outside Sainsburys be made safer. By removing two parking bays which would improve the line of sight for both drivers and pedestrians or possibly installing a zebra crossing. This is a very dangerous crossing as is on a blind bend and due to the parked cars or Sainsburys deliveries drivers cannot see pedestrians waiting to cross.
More modern, brightly lit traffic calming School signs/flashers along the whole of Durnsford Road. They are currently either hanging off or facing the wrong way. The one opposite Sainsburys facing the wrong way should be moved to the corner of Mount Road before the crossing giving drivers more time to slow down. (This has been dealt with)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 30, 2015
September 28, 2015
Watching the signature count climb toward this milestone reminds me of how many of us worry about our kids navigating Durnsford Road every morning. Please text the link to three neighbors so we show up at the council office with the force this issue deserves.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2015
September 23, 2015
Watching the count climb toward one hundred signers gives me so much hope that we can finally make Durnsford Road safe for our kids. Please post our link to your social media now so we can hit this goal and prove to the council that our neighborhood is united.
134 Comments
I worked at WPPS for 13 years, during that time we had a lollipop lady and zebra crossing by Ashen Grove. That then got replaced with the lights. There has always been issues. It's about time it is sorted once and for all especially with the vast increase of pupils attending the school now.
That stretch of road has always been a nightmare to get across. With the expansion of WPPS & increased footfall into Sainsburys, the congestion is at an all time high during peak drop off & pick up times. Are we waiting for an accident before something is done?
I have had a number of experiences with not only cars not stopping but of motor cyclists driving on the wrong side of the road. My older son and I were nearly hit by motor cyclist, who was on the wrong side of the road, in front of Sainsbury's a couple of weeks ago. The traffic needs to be calmed down.
Absolutely agree that better crossing outside Sainsbury's would be much safer for all. Cars can be travelling at speed at that section, and because of parked cars, it can be difficult to see people waiting to cross. Please can we have a Zebra Crossing put in place and better signage.
I fully support this cause; it's a dangerous crossing and traffic doesn't even always stop for the traffic lights near Ryfold Road, including a 156 bus the day before yesterday. Nearly mowed down my and my friend's 3 year olds after the school nursery pick up
Safer Durnsford road for children
Must be addressed!!!!
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The council finally confirmed that the improvements to the Durnsford Road crossing are going ahead. Knowing my children will walk to school without that constant fear is such a relief. Thank you for pushing this forward with me, but let's keep a close eye on the construction phase to ensure …
December 3, 2015
Final supporters
Wimbledon Park Primary School in the last few years has gone from a 2 form entry, from 420 children to a 3 form entry. This means that by September 2017 there will be nearly 700 children in attendance. The school is not yet at full capacity but already the crossings along Durnsford Road and roads around the school are becoming very busy.
To make it safer for our children to cross this busy road we as parents would like to see a few changes made.
When using the two crossings at Ryfold Road and in particularly Ashen Grove it now takes much longer for the lights to change so there are more people crossing at once, often spilling out over the lines into the stationery traffic. We would like to see the wait time reduced. (This has been dealt with)
Implementing a 20 zone and speed bumps on Lucien, Havana and Wellington Road. (This has been dealt with)
Widening of the pavement on the corner of Ashen Grove and Durnsford Road as children often spill out onto the road as so busy.
The current crossing outside Sainsburys be made safer. By removing two parking bays which would improve the line of sight for both drivers and pedestrians or possibly installing a zebra crossing. This is a very dangerous crossing as is on a blind bend and due to the parked cars or Sainsburys deliveries drivers cannot see pedestrians waiting to cross.
More modern, brightly lit traffic calming School signs/flashers along the whole of Durnsford Road. They are currently either hanging off or facing the wrong way. The one opposite Sainsburys facing the wrong way should be moved to the corner of Mount Road before the crossing giving drivers more time to slow down. (This has been dealt with)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 30, 2015
September 28, 2015
Watching the signature count climb toward this milestone reminds me of how many of us worry about our kids navigating Durnsford Road every morning. Please text the link to three neighbors so we show up at the council office with the force this issue deserves.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2015
September 23, 2015
Watching the count climb toward one hundred signers gives me so much hope that we can finally make Durnsford Road safe for our kids. Please post our link to your social media now so we can hit this goal and prove to the council that our neighborhood is united.
134 Comments
It is practically impossible to cross the road when Sainsburys has a delivery. You can't see past the lorry until a car is coming at you. There deliveries shod be before opening hours, to reduce risk to people trying to cross the road.
I worked at WPPS for 13 years, during that time we had a lollipop lady and zebra crossing by Ashen Grove. That then got replaced with the lights. There has always been issues. It's about time it is sorted once and for all especially with the vast increase of pupils attending the school now.
That stretch of road has always been a nightmare to get across. With the expansion of WPPS & increased footfall into Sainsburys, the congestion is at an all time high during peak drop off & pick up times. Are we waiting for an accident before something is done?
I have had a number of experiences with not only cars not stopping but of motor cyclists driving on the wrong side of the road. My older son and I were nearly hit by motor cyclist, who was on the wrong side of the road, in front of Sainsbury's a couple of weeks ago. The traffic needs to be calmed down.
Absolutely agree that better crossing outside Sainsbury's would be much safer for all. Cars can be travelling at speed at that section, and because of parked cars, it can be difficult to see people waiting to cross. Please can we have a Zebra Crossing put in place and better signage.
I fully support this cause; it's a dangerous crossing and traffic doesn't even always stop for the traffic lights near Ryfold Road, including a 156 bus the day before yesterday. Nearly mowed down my and my friend's 3 year olds after the school nursery pick up
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It is practically impossible to cross the road when Sainsburys has a delivery. You can't see past the lorry until a car is coming at you. There deliveries shod be before opening hours, to reduce risk to people trying to cross the road.