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Bucks County Council responds to Bourg crossing criticism
Buckinghamshire County Council has released a statement in response to criticism of the Friarage Road/ Station Boulevard intersection in Aylesbury following Wednesday's crash.
The crash involved a bus and two vans and left a pedestrian with serious head injuries.
This morning police described his condition as 'serious but stable'.
The junction, which was opened by Bucks County Council in April as part of the transport hub scheme, has been previously criticised for its concept of 'shared space' between motorists and pedestrians, the length of time people have to cross the road, and because the additional traffic lights have added more delays for drivers.
Last month The Bucks Herald told how visually impaired residents feel 'disorientated and vulnerable' when using the crossing.
Hannah Robertson from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association explained at the time: "With nothing to indicate where the pavement ends and the road starts at the end of the Bourg Walk, the absence of a kerb makes navigation and orientation impossible for the visually impaired."
And within minutes of www.bucksherald.co.uk breaking the news of the crash, website users were giving their own thoughts on the safety of the junction.
Jim Stevens, the county council's Head of Transportation, said: "Firstly, I wish to say our thoughts are with the gentleman who was injured in this collision.
"We are working closely with the emergency services to determine exactly what has happened.
"Until we know the details of the investigation we are unable to comment further."
Police said today that the 36 year old driver of the Mercedes van who was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been bailed until January 7.
See The Bucks Advertiser, out tomorrow.
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