Crossing in Tittensor

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1. Dr Allison Gardner (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Lab)Labour

   I rise to present this petition for a pedestrian crossing across the A34 at Tittensor village. Tittensor residents have been campaigning for a crossing for over 30 years, led by the indefatigable Josie Windsor. The A34 dual carriageway cuts directly through the village, separating bus stops that take people to school, doctors’ appointments and the shops. My constituents cannot safely cross from one side to the other due to heavy and speeding traffic. Sadly, an elderly gentleman was knocked over recently. Staffordshire county council’s own assessment confirms that pedestrians experience delays waiting for safe gaps to cross. Indeed, the council has finally agreed to the crossing in principle but, as yet, has not allocated funds. This petition, signed by over 100 constituents, requests “that the House of Commons urge the Government to compel Staffordshire county council to deliver a crossing” to improve pedestrian safety. My constituents cannot be left waiting for another 30 years to see their crossing delivered. Following is the full text of the petition: [The petition of residents of the constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South in Staffordshire, Declares that a crossing should be added on the A34 in Tittensor to improve road safety and pedestrian access to services and public transport. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to compel Staffordshire County Council to deliver a crossing in Tittensor. And the petitioners remain, etc.] [P003249]

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