- 38% rated this as poor/very poor, and the most significant issue behind this was illegally parked cars obscuring the sight line for crossing the road, mentioned by 86% of these respondents
- This is especially an issue for the disabled and their carers (90%), and parents using a pushchair (93%)
Having clear lines of sight for crossing the road
Summary
Why respondents think having clear lines of sight for crossing roads is poor/very poor
Base: All rating clear lines of sight as poor/very poor (238)
This chart shows that when respondents were asked why they think having clear lines of sight for crossing roads is poor/very poor
86% of respondents say that cars parked illegally obscure their line of sight for crossing the road
Other comments
Base: All rating clear lines of sight as poor/very poor (238)
7% say that large vans and or work vehicles obscure their view
5% say that cars parked legally obscure their line of sight for crossing the road
3% mention cars parked near junctions and or corners
3% say that there are too many cars filling up the roads by parking everywhere
3% mention a low viewpoint and wheelchair/scooter height
| wdt_ID | Responses (showing key themes) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large vans/work vehicles obscure view | 7 |
| 2 | Cars parked legally obscure my line of sight for crossing the road | 5 |
| 3 | Cars parked near junctions/corners | 3 |
| 4 | Cars parked everywhere/too many cars/ filling the roads | 3 |
| 5 | Low viewpoint at wheelchair/scooter level | 3 |
| 6 | Bendy roads/cars come round corners | 2 |
| 7 | Speed of cars/cars too fast | 2 |
| 8 | Short yellow lines/not enough yellow lines | 2 |
| 9 | Dropped kerbs poorly positioned to see clearly | 2 |
| 10 | Some crossings are very wide | 2 |
Direct quote from respondent
“High backed vehicles and SUVs should be strictly marshalled by wardens and towed away if parked on corners or adjacent zebra crossings. Sightlines are very important.”
