UNSAFE STREETS

Early day motion 769, tabled 4 February 2015 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House is aware that in today's modern society, streets are rapidly becoming hostile to the vulnerable in local communities because of fast-moving traffic, inappropriate street architecture, parking and inadequate design; notes that according to recent research half of over 65 year olds feel unsafe around traffic; and calls on the Government to recognise the needs of senior citizens and the vulnerable by bringing together, via planning regulations and guidance, measures to reduce traffic speeds in built-up areas, longer pedestrian crossing times, greater restrictions on pavement parking and the introduction of other measures to make the UK's streets easier to negotiate.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1.