An increasing number of vehicles are not stopping or slowing down for pedestrians at the zebra crossing on New Mills Road. Traffic from both directions - the bypass & New Mills travel at excessive speed on the stretch of road from the Kinder Lodge to Hallams Garage and as a result are unable to slow down or stop at the zebra crossing in time. The zebra crossing is invaluable for residents on Chapel Rd/MeadowsRd and Ridge Top Lane, as well as for parents and children using Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery and worshippers of St John’s Church.

A zebra crossing is no longer sufficient in keeping pedestrians safe on this road and further traffic calming measures are needed.