Tuesday 02 June 2015
In the Environment Department's Integrated Island Transport Strategy there is a commitment to improve infrastructure for pedestrians.
One improvement that the Department is proposing is to install the existing zebra crossing on a raised table to assist pedestrians, and in particular for those with mobility or other disability issues, who cross the bottom of Cornet Street, when travelling between the South Esplanade and Church Hill/Town Quay areas. Whilst the Active Travel Unit has already consulted closely with the Disability Alliance, the Public Services Department and the Planning Section there is a legal requirement to consult with members of the public over the proposals giving a minimum 21 day response period.
The raised table will consist of a central section of 3.1m in width (east to west) at a maximum height of 100mm, a ramp on the west side of 1m in width and a ramp on the east side of 1.5m in width at the south end tapering to 1.1m in width at the north end. These details will be listed in La Gazette Officielle on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June and also available on a sign at the location of the proposed table. A detailed plan is available to download from below and a paper copy can be requested from the Department's Active Travel Unit from its Bulwer Avenue office.
Anyone wishing to comment on this proposal should write to:
The Minister
Environment Department
PO Box 145
Bulwer Avenue
St Sampsons
Guernsey
GY1 3HY
The Environment Department can also be contacted by e-mail on env@gov.gg
The deadline for responses is Friday 26 June 2015.
The introduction of a table will be subject to planning permission.
Contact Information:
Colin Le Page, Principal Traffic Officer (Strategy and Projects)
Environment Department
Tel: 01481 243 400
