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A2 London Road Crossing by Guardian Court/Pump Lane

Rainham Central Ward Councillors Barry Kemp, Reh Chishti and Mike O'Brien have welcomed the news that consultation is now in progress on a proposed Puffin Style Pedestrian Crossing on the A2 by Guardian Court and Pump Lane in Rainham. This follows a long campaign by Rainham Central Councillors and a petition from the residents of Guardian Court. Road Safety Manager Bryan Shawyer said today "A suitable location has now been identified and it is proposed to install a Puffin type pedestrian crossing at this site. The PUFFIN (Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent) crossing is a signal controlled facility where pedestrian detection is used to automatically vary the length of the pedestrian period, giving pedestrians the time they need to cross. The system should also remove the irritation some drivers feel when stopped needlessly at existing crossings when there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. Residents have been written to asking for their views. If any further information is required, they can phone Bryan Shawyer on 01634 331544 or can e-mail travel.safety@medway.gov.uk. Rainham Central Councillors added, we welcome this crossing, it is urgently needed, not only for the residents of Guardian Court but the many hundreds of pupils attending Rainham Mark Grammar School who who have to cross the A2 to go to school.