See answers to previous information requests

1. Can I get a copy of the the criteria required to request a pedestrian crossing as referred to by councillor Fishwick in the latest council meeting?
The Department for Transport (DfT) indeed establishes specific criteria for the installation of new pedestrian crossings. While the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) Chapter 6 offers suggested criteria for standalone crossings, many councils, including Wokingham Borough, still utilize the PV2 methodology. Under this methodology, surveys are conducted to assess pedestrian and vehicle movements. These surveys typically cover a 50-meter stretch in both directions from the proposed crossing site, spanning from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to identify peak conflict periods. The PV2 calculation considers various factors such as the number of accidents along the road, current speed limits, pedestrian waiting times, and road width, each with its own weighting. Other factors taken into account include, near schools, hospitals, shopping areas, and other community facilities. These data points are then used to determine the level of conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. If the resulting PV2 value exceeds a threshold of 1 x 10^8, justification for a crossing may be established, pending technical feasibility and funding availability. Conversely, if the threshold is not met, current justification for a crossing may not be present.