e-petitions - Fix Dunstable Town Centre Traffic Lights

The current traffic light sequencing in Dunstable Town Centre, where High Street North, High Street South, Church Street and West Street meet, is confusing, awkward, and dangerous. The sequence should be changed so traffic from only one street enters the crossroads at a time, with pedestrians crossing after the 4-road rotation.

To assist pedestrians, the crossing timing needs to be changed to 15 seconds bleeping and 10 seconds flashing to allow everyone, including disabled and the elderly, time to cross safely without feeling they have to rush.

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Why this makes everything better:

1) Prevent vehicles being blocked from turning right at the crossroads.
2) Eliminate further collisions because there will be no oncoming traffic.
3) Prevent pedestrians being in the path of vehicles held up from turning right.
4) Be safer for pedestrians with extended crossing time.
5) Increase the traffic flow rate by allowing unimpeded flow of traffic on a green light.
6) Reduce pollution as vehicles will wait less time in long queues.

Fix my street ref. 395776 refers.

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