Jaycee1991 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 On the 4th July 2012 a Wincobank resident on her way to work at Meadowhall was struck by a speeding car on Tyler Street. The driver lost control, crossed the carriageway, mounted the kerb and knocked the pedestrian down the railway embankment. It took the emergency services 30 minutes to get her back up the banking. We are petitioning the council for further road safety improvements along Tyler Street and Barrow Road. These should include speed reduction measures, upgrading the double yellow lines to double red lines; barriers to stop vehicles mounting the pavement in the vicinity of the transport interchange entrance; fencing along the railway embankment; zebra crossing on Barrow Road at the junction with Tyler Street; changes in the sequencing of the traffic lights to allow pedestrians time to cross safely. Since Meadowhall was opened over 20 years ago Wincobank residents have had to negotiate very difficult conditions getting to and from the Centre. This must change. http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/sheffield-city-council-provide-safe-pedestrian-access-between-wincobank-and-meadowhall?utm_campaign=share_button_modal&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethsmummy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Signed it this morning. That poor lady. My heart goes out to her family XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee1991 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Was a close family friend of mine so would mean alot if as many people could sign this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beddoe79 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Just signed it, its a shame we had to wait for an accident like this to happen though. My thoughts also go out to the lady's friends and family. Lets hope something can be sorted out in her memory so no one has to join her x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethsmummy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Was a close family friend of mine so would mean alot if as many people could sign this I'm so very very sad for your loss. I hope over time you & all the family can come to terms with it somehow. The floral tributes are beautiful & its plain to see that she was a huge part of a lot of people's life. Heartfelt wishes. XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongle Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I have seen a few accidents at the same spot with the drivers doing the same thing that happened the other day, one was a police car with blues and twos going that ended up down the banking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 signed it, a very worthwhile petition, that stretch of road is as dangerous as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummytwo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I didn't actually read anything that said she died, did she survive? If so is she okay? EDIT: just read the comments on the petition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludragonfly Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I've signed and will encourage others to do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumoftrips Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Signed it this morning, she was also a friend of mine. A lovely lady xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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