- 39% rated Being able to cross roads as poor/very poor
- The issues raised by these respondents were, firstly, motorists driving too quickly over pedestrian crossings (mentioned by 57% of respondents rating the ability to cross as poor), pedestrian phases not being long enough to get across the road (46%), uncontrolled crossings with no button (43%), and poor road surfaces (38%)
- 16-34 year olds were more likely to mention poor road surfaces as an issue (48%), as were those with a disability or their carer (48%). Uncontrolled crossings were more likely to be raised as an issue by 16-34s (66%), as well as parents pushing a pushchair (57%)
Being able to cross roads
Summary
Why respondents think being able to cross roads is poor / very poor
Base: All rating being able to cross roads as poor/very poor (240)
This chart shows that when asked why respondents think being able to cross roads is poor/very poor
57% of respondents say that motorists drive too quickly over pedestrian crossings
46% say that pedestrian phases are not long enough to get across the road
43% mention uncontrolled crossings (those lacking buttons)
38% mention poor road surfaces
Other comments
Base: All rating being able to cross roads as poor/very poor (240)
6% mention a lack of pedestrian crossings
4% mention the speed of cars and or that cars go too fast
4% say that there are not enough dropped kerbs
3% mention poorly parked vehicles
3% say that cars block dropped kerbs
3% mention visibility and or their line of sight
| wdt_ID | Responses (showing key themes) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lack of pedestrian crossings | 6 |
| 2 | Speed of cars / cars go too fast | 4 |
| 3 | Not enough dropped kerbs | 4 |
| 4 | Poorly parked vehicles | 3 |
| 5 | Cars block dropped kerbs | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility / line of sight | 3 |
| 7 | Volume of traffic / too many cars | 2 |
| 8 | Cyclists / E-scooters cause problems | 2 |
| 9 | Cars parked on yellow lines / zig zags | 2 |
| 10 | Dropped kerbs positioned poorly / not opposite / do not coincide / have to cross diagonally | 2 |
| 11 | Traffic lights favour vehicles / pedestrian phases too infrequent | 2 |
| 12 | Drivers ignore / fail to stop at crossings | 2 |
Direct quotes from respondents
“Due to lack of parking, there are often cars and vans parked over dropped pavements which makes it really challenging to cross with a buggy, often I’ve had to bump the pram down between parked cars further down and then risked a dangerous crossing.”
“The drop kerbs need to be level as the amount of times I’ve nearly fallen out of my wheelchair is disgusting.”
