New plans for a pedestrian crossing over Warminster Road have been published for consultation.

One hundred local residents signed a petition for a safer crossing, which Dr David Martin presented to BathNES Council in 2010. Funding was allocated by the Liberal Democrats on the council for this year, and a scheme was publicised in March. However, a number of objections were received about the loss of parking at the rear of St Mary’s School.

The revised plan is for a pedestrian island between the back gates of St Mary’s School and the footpath from St Christopher’s Close. This would make it safer for residents of the Minster Way estate to take their children to school, or to walk further into town.

Comments on the proposal, included in the picture above, should be made to transportantion@bathnes.gov.uk by 9th September, quoting TC8428/TRO.