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Pedestrian Crossings (Leeds)

Volume 729: debated on Wednesday 25 May 1966

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95.

asked the Minister of Transport if she will arrange for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on the Leeds-Otley road near the junction of Church Wood Avenue, Leeds.

This is a matter for the Leeds County Borough Council in the first place, and they have not applied for a pedestrian crossing here. On the evidence received, my right hon. Friend does not think that a crossing would be justified.

96.

asked the Minister of Transport if she will arrange for the installation of a pedestrian crossing between the Kirkstall Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey on the main trunk road at Kirkstall in the City of Leeds.

This is not a trunk road. A pedestrian crossing would be a matter for the Leeds County Borough Council in the first place, but it has not applied for one. A major improvement scheme is being carried out which will make it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road.