Two new Puffin Crossings have been installed as part of an ongoing commitment to improving road safety and enhancing pedestrian access across the city.
The installation of the pedestrian crossing on the A572 and B5231 was put in place in response to community feedback and a ward councillors-led initiative backed by local residents.
The new crossing on A572 Worsley Road and B5231 Monton Green and Rocky Lane aim to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children.
The crossing facilities replace school crossing patrols, which previously operated locations such as ths.
Following received data from the Department for Transport showing that 1.43 billion vehicle miles were travelled on roads in Salford, both Worsley Road and Monton Green have high vehicle flows and moderate pedestrian flows.
This high level of vehicle flow has led to concerns over pedestrian safety and a high degree of crossing difficulty, particularly for the significant proportion of children on their journey to and from school.
However, this newer style of crossing aims to improve safety for pedestrians and make it easier to cross the road.
Detectors told when people were waiting to cross and also ‘watch’ the crossing and control the signals so that people are given enough time to cross, using the red and green figure signals at the crossings.
The new crossings will also help to regulate traffic speeds, creating a more controlled traffic environment, contributing to safer and more efficient conditions for everyone in the area.
Following the introduction of the new puffing crossing, future plans by Salford City Council also include the construction of two new crossings a year in priority locations.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council said: “The safety of residents is extremely important, so I’m pleased to see new pedestrian crossings being installed.
“Road safety improvements for local residents, especially children, will provide people with a safe crossing point while also improving traffic flow, and we know the changes are very much welcomed by everyone in the local community.
“We are grateful for the valuable input from the community, which has played a key role in shaping these much-needed improvements.”
Following the improvements, Headteacher of Broadoak Primary School, Karen Wild, added: “Our paramount concern is to keep our children safe.
“We know that road safety is very important, which is why as a school community we actively encourage the development of positive attitudes to road safety.”
Karen continued: “I am delighted that the children now have extra safety measures with the new crossing, which will help to improve road safety around the school.”
The Road Safety Service at Salford City Council are committed to improving safety on the roads.
The commitment also includes road safety training, resources and advice to pre-school children, primary and secondary schools, colleges and youth, community or voluntary groups.
For more information on road safety training, resources and advice it can be found via the Salford City Council Road Safety Team.
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