All of these crossings are positioned close to junctions on busy roads. This can increase risk, as drivers may be concentrating on turning movements or traffic flow rather than pedestrians using the crossing. The sight lines are often compromised due to the volume of traffic.
This petition calls on Kirklees Council to undertake a comprehensive road safety review of these zebra crossings. As part of that review, we ask that serious consideration be given to upgrading some or all of these crossings to pelican crossings, which are controlled by traffic lights and provide a clear signal requiring vehicles to stop for pedestrians.
Zebra crossings rely heavily on driver awareness and compliance. In high-traffic areas and near junctions, signal-controlled crossings may offer greater protection and reassurance, particularly for children, older residents, and those with mobility or visual impairments.
This petition is asking Kirklees Council to take action to
improve pedestrian safety across the Kirkburton ward. This will
help ensure that these crossings are properly reviewed and that
practical steps are taken to reduce the risk of further
accidents.
This Paper petition ran from 12/03/2026 to 10/06/2026 and has now finished.
607 people signed this Paper petition.