Extremely Busy/Dangerous Crofton Lane - Urgent need for road signs/basic zebra crossing

Updates

• Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

  State changed to: In progress

  Posted by Bromley Council at 18:07, Wednesday 15 February 2023

• This report has been referred to our Traffic Management Team who are responsible for the way traffic is managed on Bromley's roads; including, but not limited to, implementing new road markings and signage in relation to road safety and parking; walking and cycling improvements, including identifying locations for new cycle racks and installing Vehicle Activated speed signs - however, please note that responsibility for enforcing speed limits rests with the Police.
  
  Where requests are made for changes, our Traffic Management Team will consider all requests but often there is a need for a full investigation, planning and consultation within the local area particularly around proposed new traffic schemes, and any considerations must be balanced with borough-wide priorities. This report is now closed on FixMyStreet and our Traffic Management Team will consider this matter.

  State changed to: Internal referral

  Posted by Bromley Council at 08:30, Thursday 16 February 2023

• Thanks, is there any SLA for when the Traffic Management Team will consider this matter and respond, and any way to track progress?

  State changed to: Open

  Posted anonymously at 11:51, Monday 27 February 2023

• Our Traffic Team are continuing to investigate this reported concern.

  State changed to: In progress

  Posted by Bromley Council at 09:28, Friday 3 March 2023

• Thank you for your email, I am sorry to hear of your concerns regarding crossing on Crofton Lane. Unfortunately, this occurs at various locations around the borough and is not easily dealt with.

  Concerning your request for a pedestrian crossing to be installed at this location, whilst Bromley Council understands your concerns regarding pedestrian safety and is committed to promoting highway safety and preventing accidents, there are several factors that are taken into account when assessing whether a Zebra or signal controlled crossing (Pelican, Puffin, Pedex, Toucan) is appropriate, in general, these are: • The number of pedestrians needs to meet a specific criteria level, calculated based on the number of pedestrians crossing versus the traffic volume. • Accident statistics (numbers and type of accidents). • Pedestrian desire lines. • The volume of pedestrians throughout the day • Proximity to junctions’ bends and vehicle cross overs. • Location of trees and street furniture on the footway/grass verges. • Demand for on-street parking. • Location of bus stops.

  The above is not an exhaustive list and each site is investigated individually as other site specific issues may arise, which prevent a formal pedestrian crossing from being installed. On this occasion, we will not be able to justify a new pedestrian crossing at this location because of the low volume of pedestrian footfall.

  Posted by Bromley Council at 12:49, Friday 10 March 2023

• Thank you for using FixMyStreet to report your concerns to Bromley.

  State changed to: Fixed

  Posted by Bromley Council at 14:16, Thursday 13 April 2023