Children lead campaign for zebra crossing on Ilkley road

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Children and residents in Ilkley are campaigning for a zebra crossing and speed warning signs on Railway Road following a collision.

Children and residents living near Ilkley's Railway Road are stepping up their campaign for improved road safety, including a zebra crossing and speed warning signs. The campaign follows a collision on Railway Road on 12 August and has been backed by Ilkley and Addingham ward councillor Richard Downey.

At the centre of the campaign is a request for a zebra crossing to provide a safe, clearly marked place for pedestrians to cross, particularly those travelling to and from Ilkley railway station and the pedestrian bridge. Railway Road forms part of the daily walking route to Ilkley Grammar School. Campaigners are also seeking a vehicle-activated speed indicator sign to encourage motorists to slow down.

Local children have helped take a petition door-to-door, gathering signatures from neighbours and residents. The petition calls on Bradford Council and Ilkley Town Council to support the installation of a zebra crossing as the main measure to improve pedestrian safety. Cllr Downey said the Council's Highways department had confirmed that action would be taken 'if funding can be secured'.

Residents are now ready to present their petition and proposals to the November meeting of Ilkley Town Council in the hope of securing funding for the safety improvements.

How it is being reported

• Children lead call for zebra crossing on busy town centre roadCHILDREN and residents living near Ilkley's Railway Road are stepping up their campaign for improved road safety, including a zebra crossing and speed warning signs.Telegraph & Argus · 20 Oct, 11:52
• Children lead call for zebra crossing on busy Ilkley roadCHILDREN and residents living near Ilkley's Railway Road are stepping up their campaign for improved road safety, including a zebra crossing and speed warning signs.Wharfedale Observer · 19 Oct, 12:24

In this story: Ilkley · Railway Road · Richard Downey · José Pina-Sánchez · Bradford Council · Ilkley Town Council · Ilkley Grammar School

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