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Various areas of new bus stops
Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 13074.
Hi,
I’ve noticed the recently installed bus stop build-outs in the area have been constructed using blister tactile paving along the kerb line at the boarding points.
This does not appear to be correct.
As per DfT Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces, blister paving is used to indicate pedestrian crossing points only. Installing this adjacent to a full-height kerb (circa 160mm), with no associated crossing provision, is likely to be misleading for visually impaired users, who may interpret the location as a crossing point.
For bus stop locations, the appropriate tactile surface is lozenge paving, which is specifically intended to identify a boarding point without creating confusion with a crossing.
The current arrangement therefore presents a potential safety risk and does not appear to align with standard guidance.
Could you please review the installation and confirm: - The design intent behind the use of blister paving at these bus stops - Whether this complies with current DfT guidance - If any corrective action is proposed
Photos attached for reference.
Regards, Kev Collis MCIHT FIHE MIAT
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Update on your report:
Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately this issue does not come under the responsibility of our Highways Department, we have passed this report to the relevant service within Central Bedfordshire Council to investigate.
Many thanks,
Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways.
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