Temporary traffic lights East Dulwich Road/Peckham Rye junction

[dbboy]

And hopefully you can learn to write in clear sentences that make sense, particularly with something as sensentive as this. As a councillor you should be ashamed of yourself.

[treehugger]

Dbboy: unkind, unnecessary and unhelpful.

[James Barber]

H dbboy,

I'm sorry to offend.

Have you written to your MP?

[dbboy]

nope, I'm highlighting his inability to communicate as a councillor which in that position is a basic requirement and skill that he is clearly lacking.

[malleymoo]

Thank you James for reporting that the inquest has finally taken place. How that poor family, driver and witnesses have coped with the awfulness of the situation I really can't imagine. James I wonder if you can explain why it has taken 2.5 years to get to the conclusion of the inquest. I know many people at the time felt very strongly about the role the protracted roadworks played in the accident and although its no comfort for the family I hope lessons can be learnt from the way the roadworks and pedestrian safety were managed. Given this I don't understand why this has taken such a long time and feel the messages about missed opportunities should have been relayed sooner.

Do you get a sense that Southwark will use the verdict to look at how they respond to roadworks at such major junctions? Particularly in regards monitoring progress of work and ensuring adequate safety mechanisms are in place?

I do know you care deeply about this matter and remember at the time a conversation we had about the incident and I am pleased you have continued to take an interest in this matter. I will of course look at the link you have provided but hope you as a local councillor will also continue to get Our own local authority to look closely at how they can provide additional safeguards when lights are out of action!

[James Barber]

Hi malleymoo,

I remember at the time how awful I felt about it. Someone who helped at the scene called me up and the description was harrowing second hand.

I'm at a loss for why it has taken so very long. I don't understand. I'll try and find out.

Afterwards I asked and pushed Southwark officials for pedestrian phasing on such temporary traffic lights and have since seen them a number of times implimented. When I havent seen them once or twice I've chased up for them.

The coroner wants DoT to ensure nationally this happens. Assuming they used rule 43 then the DoT has 55 days to respond.

Hence the improtance of asking MP's about it so they can add a little pressure.