Living Streets in Wirral and Chester
Wirral and Chester Living Streets
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Latest news from Wirral and Chester Living Streets
1. June 2009 Survey of Wirral Pedestrians’ Concerns
A report on the June 2009 online survey of Wirral pedestrians’ concerns has now been completed. The main areas of concern in the 90 participants were
- antisocial / illegal / dangerous parking (on street corners, on pavements, and at schools)
- traffic speeds too high
- cycling fast on pavements
There was a feeling that conditions have worsened for pedestrians over the last 12 months.
See the full report at http://www.livingstreetswirralchester.org.uk/files/Wirral-Pedestrians-Concerns-June-09.pdf .
Thanks to all those who took part.
The Report has been discussed at a meeting with Wirral Council, and a further meeting is planned. The Report is also being sent to Wirral Police for their reaction.
2. Survey of actions that Wirral pedestrians would like to see taken
We are now inviting people who walk frequently on Wirral’s streets to say what actions should be taken in response to these concerns, whether by Wirral Council, Wirral Police, or other bodies. Please give your views via the online form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6bh8bznL1BcFD2_2bzwN5WGQ_3d_3d , and encourage others to take part.
If there is more than one person in your household who walks regularly, please encourage each person to complete the form.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st October.
Here are some of the long term things Wirral and Chester Living Streets are campaigning for:
- A more customer focussed approach in council street management and the setting up of a 'one stop shop' for all 'street' services
- Re-localisation and joined up thinking - rights of way for pedestrians respected - safer routes to schools and local shops
- More consideration for the needs of people with disabilities, senior citizens and parents and carers with pushchairs
- More justice and greater transparency in the planning process
- Better maintenance of pavement surfaces
- More efficient response to obstructions of pavements
- Playgrounds need to be respected and preserved
- Better enforcement of the law on drivers who are caught using a hand held mobile phone
- More respect for Road Safety. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents tells us we need three things: Education, Enforcement and Engineering. That means Road Safety is everyone's responsibility