Safer crossing campaign needs you!

Haringey councillor Richard Wilson and Lynne Featherstone MP have launched a campaign for a safer road crossing on Upper Tollington Park near Stroud Green Primary School after residents raised concerns about speeding traffic.

Local police have recently stepped up traffic patrols in the area, and Wilson notes in his blog that cars have recently been issued with tickets for speeding, failing to stop at a crosing and driving while using a mobile phone.

Residents have been concerned for some time about the existing zebra crossing, which has resulted in one recent accident between a car and a motorcycle. Local people add there are regular problems with aggressive drivers failing to slow or stop for the crossing, and report frequent "near misses".

Electronic speed signs have now been installed in the area, but Wilson and fellow campaigners want to get the zebra crossing upgraded to a full pelican crossing with traffic lights. An online petition has been set up here, and is still gathering signatures.

Do you live near the junction of Upper Tollington Park and Florence Road? Have you had problems crossing the road safely? Let us know below!

Image courtesy of lynnefeatherstone