Do you have a pavement parking problem in a Banbury street?
Do you have a pavement parking problem in your Banbury street? If so campaigners want to hear from you.
Banbury Active Travel is pushing for a number of improvements in traffic and travel in the town in a bid to make getting around more sustainable and less dangerous. And it wants to hear where the worst problems are occuring.
One of its priorities this autumn is getting highways chiefs to introduce measures to reduce the number of cars parked across pavements, preventing those with buggies or disability scooters from accessing the footpaths.
In their November newsletter, BAT says: “Vehicles parked across pavements force pedestrians into the road, putting them at risk from passing traffic. This is particularly dangerous for children, families with pushchairs and older people.
“The impact is even greater for blind and partially sighted people and those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids, who may find their route completely obstructed.
“There is also a physical cost. Vehicles mounting pavements can damage paving stones and kerbs, creating cracks, uneven surfaces and additional trip hazards.
“We believe pavements should be safe and accessible for everyone, and that parking should never prevent people from using them.”
The campaign group is compiling a list of locations in Banbury where pavement parking is a frequent problem. They are trying to build a clearer picture of where action is most needed.
If you have a suggestion for a spot where the footpath is being blocked, or partially blocked, on a regular basis, you can contact the group by email at [email protected]