Residents put in thousands of requests asking council to make Sheffield's streets safer

Hundreds of residents are asking for footpaths, zebra crossings, pedestrians island, build outs, light controlled crossings and traffic calming measures to be added to their neighbourhoods.

The council has promised to help more people walk and cycle around the city and says it will look at four schemes.

Officers will investigate Clarkehouse Road, between Park Lane and College Street; Nether Lane near the entrance to Independent Cars; Dyche Lane at Batemoor Road; Beaver Hill Road at the junction with Beaver Avenue.

In a report, officers say: “Crossings and safer walking facilities promote healthier lifestyles whilst encouraging vibrancy in local areas and support access to public transport.

“The council develops a rolling annual programme of crossings to be implemented, based on a scoring methodology.

“There are currently over 2,000 requests and using a set criteria process, four schemes have been identified for feasibility works to be undertaken to investigate the possibility of implementing pedestrian crossing improvements.”

The council also says there’s increasing public pressure to tackle parking on pavements in the city centre.

Officers add: “This is hindering pedestrian safety by obstructing access and visibility. A study will investigate options with the aim of preventing vehicles from parking behind controlled crossing zig zags, behind bus stop clearways, behind pay and display bays, private land beyond public highway and any other area identified as a risk to pedestrians.”