The one-way system reduces traffic by restricting public access & also controls site traffic, ensuring a better-managed and therefore safer site. The raised crossing makes drivers aware that pedestrians are in the area.
During the winter months work often carries on well into the hours of darkness.
Improving the lighting will make the site generally safer but it is important
that lighting is placed high and angled downwards to avoid glare and shadows.
Asymmetric distribution, flat glass floodlights should be used facing downwards
onto the road surface. Wall mounted lighting is useful in reducing post
clutter.
During the winter months work often carries on well into the hours of darkness.
Improving the lighting will make the site generally safer but it is important
that lighting is placed high and angled downwards to avoid glare and shadows.
Asymmetric distribution, flat glass floodlights should be used facing downwards
onto the road surface. Wall mounted lighting is useful in reducing post
clutter.
The swing arm a barrier physically prevents vehicle access and helps restrict public vehicles from using the street as a rat run, or short cut.
Pedestrian barriers have been introduced to prevent workers freely walking in areas where vehicles are loading ensuring they cross the road on the crossing provided. The barriers act as a visual rather than physical restraint to vehicles.
New speed signs have been introduced to alert drivers to the speed restrictions on site. The illuminated signs are in accordance with Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions.
New signage has been introduced to alert drivers to the presence of the pedestrian crossing. The illuminated signs are in accordance with Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions.
