This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Require greater priority for pedestrians at pedestrian-operated traffic lights
Introduce legislation to scrap any time delay following the button-push at pedestrian and cyclist crossings, and the lights starting to change. This should include but not be limited to Pelican, Puffin and Toucan crossings.
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This time delay could be set to longer if the button has been pushed within the last minute, for example, or at major junctions.
Being a pedestrian is a primary mode of transport for almost everyone. We believe there is still too much priority given to motorised traffic in urban spaces over people. This can make travelling as a non-motorised user more inconvenient and give rise to a perception of inferiority from those on the footway. Many push-button crossings are simply not utilised as intended because they take too long to activate, or are activated and not used when intended. This can also create a safety risk at crossings.
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website