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Improve safety for drivers and pedestrians on Gillette Way, Reading

Improve safety for drivers and pedestrians on Gillette Way, Reading

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Started by Jamie Wake 14 years, 9 months ago
We the undersigned, would like Reading Borough Council to implement measures to improve safety along Gillette way and Manor Farm Road for both drivers and pedestrians.   Gillette Way, despite leading to the Residential area of Kennet Island, is used as a parking area by lorries and HGVs.  This causes blockages in the road for other traffic, including a bus service, and also produces a blind spot for pedestrians.   There is also a risk of accident at the pedestrian crossing that crosses Gillette Way from Manor Farm Road.  Due to the location of the crossing and only one side of Gillette way having a footpath, pedestrians are not able to see on coming traffic from Manor Farm Road which include speeding Royal Mail vans.  The crossing needs to be moved to allow sight of on coming traffic and would welcome discussions about other traffic calming measures including a reduction in speed limit along Manor Farm Road. We would insist that these measures, which would decrease the risk of accident to residents of Kennet Island, are implemented as soon as possible.

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Sarah Hamilton
14 years ago Featured

The lorries parked everywhere really make it stressful to get out in the morning. Cant see anything at the crossing.

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Emma Fox
14 years ago Featured

hard enough with two kids in tow without having to dodge hgvs parked on the corners.

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James Patterson
14 years ago Featured

nearly got hit twice this month just walking to the bus. something needs to change before someone gets hurt for real.

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Dave Nichols
14 years ago Featured

ABOUT TIME. Its a death trap down there with all the vans speeding.

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Mark Hill
14 years ago Featured

Fix the crossing and stop the trucks using the road as a graveyard. It is blocking the whole view.

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Lisa Hayes
14 years ago Featured

the speed people drive down manor farm road is just ridiculous honestly

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Pradeep Reddy
1 year ago

It's really difficult to cross the road especially with a push chair.

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