Could you please supply any notes, data or costings that you hold, either electronically or in hard copy, of any research, investigation, planning or decisions taken with regard to requests made for the installation of a pedestrian crossing at: Newton Square, EX16 9NE or junction with Luke St EX16 9NF Bampton Devon.
Devon County Council does not hold any notes, data or costings either electronically or in hard copy, of any research, investigation, planning or decisions taken with regard to requests made for the installation of a pedestrian crossing at Newton Square, EX16 9NE or junction with Luke St EX16 9NF Bampton Devon.
Officers have previously held conversations with the local community regarding a potential crossing in the area of the Spar shop in Newton Square, however, no designs were progressed due to the narrow road widths and the lack of visibility. There were also requests for fencing on the footway to protect pedestrians which were not pursued due to the risk of ‘trapping’ pedestrians crossing from the opposite side of the road in the carriageway.
We also hold the following information which may be helpful:
Internal email dated 5th October 2018