§ 44. Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the concern of pedestrians who cross Piccadilly about the advent of one-way traffic; and what are the statistics regarding the accident rate to pedestrians in that area.
§ Mr. HayThe safety of pedestrians crossing the one-way section of Piccadilly has improved since additional warning notices were put on the carriageway in July. In the 12 months before one-way working began in Piccadilly accidents to pedestrians averaged two a month. In the first seven months of one-way working they averaged nearly four a month. Since July they have averaged just over one a month.