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College Campaign Celebrates Victory
College Campaign Celebrates Victory
College Campaign Celebrates Victory
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By NATALIE DEARMAN
natalie.dearman@archant.co.uk
and pedestrians to cross simultaneously. One sensor will detect whether people are waiting to cross after the button has been pressed. If they have moved off before the lights change the sequence will be cancelled enabling traffic to continue unhindered. The sensors can also detect pedestrian movement in the centre of the road so that if there are slow moving pedestrians still crossing, the pedestrian time is increased and the traffic signal remains on red to allow them to cross safely. The new crossing will be fully accessible for people with disabilities through tactile paving, flush kerbs, rotating cones underneath push buttons, and where applicable, audible bleepers. A spokesperson for ECC said: Essex County Council will be installing a Toucan crossing on Velizy Avenue this year. The aim of this is to increase the safety of pedestrians in the area. ECC will also be looking to cut back foliage in the area as soon as possible to improve sight-lines along
Campaigners at the crossing; Pauline Leggett (head of student support); Simone Webb (student union secretary); Barry Hunt (editor Harlow Herald); Brigit Jaansoo (student council); Colin Hindmarch (principal, Picture: MICHAEL BOYTON Harlow College); Robert Halfon MP the road and anti-skid surfacing was also laid on the approach to the crossing when the road was resurfaced last year. College principal Colin Hindmarch has expressed his joy at the announcement. He said: I am delighted that this campaign, led by Robert Halfon MP and the Harlow Herald, appears to have seen such rapid results, thank you. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this important issue. l See letters page 14
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