e-petitions - Pedestrian crossing for Saxon Drive

Create a safe crossing place for pedestrians on Saxon Drive, located between Dunton Lane and the northern entrance/exit of Foxglove Drive and Moonflower Place.

Supporting details:

The Green Wheel currently runs opposite Saxon Drive and is a popular walk for residents, specifically for the Flowers Estate and the southern edge of town more generally as it provides access to open spaces, countryside walks and connections to villages such as Dunton, Sutton, Potton and beyond. There is no formal crossing between the Flowers Estate, the Green Wheel and the A1 Retail Park.

Saxon Drive faces ever increasing levels of traffic, noise and pollution due to growing population density in the East of Biggleswade and sustainable methods of transport continue to be a focus for many residents. Enabling a safe space for pedestrian crossing in this area will doubtlessly increase walking and cycle use, reduce pollution and traffic noise while decreasing risks of serious injuries.