A petition for a zebra crossing on Amersham Road was referred to Bucks transport body after the Beaconsfield Community Board meeting. 

The Beaconsfield Community Board on Tuesday considered an e-petition asking for a zebra crossing to be installed near busy Amersham Road and Ronald Road junction. 

They referred the matter to Transport for Bucks (TfB) for further investigation. 

“The crossing has not been improved to accommodate the increased foot traffic resulting from the upgrading of the footpath towards Seer Green,” the petition said.  

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The existing pedestrian refuge is seen as inadequate on the busy road and pedestrians and cyclists can get stuck on heavy traffic, campaigners claimed. 

“The crossing is particularly hazardous with children or pets,” the petition signed by 71 people said. 

Councillor Jackson Ng commented: “I have personally experienced crossing this road with my young family (and dog) on numerous occasions and I hope TfB’s investigation will assist the town in driving this initiative.” 

The Community Board decided to refer the matter to TfB for further investigation amid Council plans to improve cycling and walking in Bucks as part of a Countywide Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). 

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The Bucks Council said: “TfB will report back and the matter should be discussed again at the board’s Highways and Transport sub-committee meeting on 17 Feb.”

Councillor Ng said: “I am concerned about the safety issues on the A355 and is supportive for a zebra crossing or a pedestrian light controlled crossing on it.”

The residents’ group Beaconsfield Society said: “We know how busy the A355 is at peak times, especially with all the HS2 construction lorries using it now, so we support a proposal such as this which should make the area safer for pedestrians.”

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