{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781936.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":781936,"attributes":{"action":"New Pedestrian Crossing","background":"To put in place a pedestrian crossing on a busy road that is near to 2 bus stops and a children's nursery.\r\nThe road is a 40mph speed limit and is often very busy and difficult to see when vehicles are approaching.\r\nThere would be a lot more people walking and cycling if it was safer to cross.","additional_details":"The most recent traffic survey was conducted in 2020 - when we were all asked to stay at home. Therefore this cannot be a representation of the traffic and speed of the vehicles that use this highway.\r\nThe local counsellor has informed me they are not planning to review and that there is no plan to assess the road in the near future.\r\nThe local nursery, bus stops, children's activity centres and businesses would benefit from increasing the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using the road.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-09-15T05:43:22.072Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T13:39:17.062Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-28T13:39:15.725Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-16T18:56:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}