A father of a twelve-year-old who was hit by a bus has welcomed a survey carried out to see if a pedestrian crossing can be installed on a busy road – but is frustrated at “the lack of progress”.

The survey was carried out after the previous survey was not seen as ‘viable’.

A campaign for a crossing began when twelve-year-old Scarlet Taziker was hit by a bus when she was on her way home from Turton High, while trying to cross Turton Road, Bromley Cross, near Shady Lane.

Council officers originally carried out an assessment near the junction of Rigby Lane.

Following the assessment, the council said the junction did not meet the threshold for a pedestrian crossing.

The Bolton News:

But the new survey was carried out by Shady Lane this time instead a couple of weeks ago.

Scarlett’s dad Phillip said: “I'm glad that a councillor has finally provided an update without someone chasing it up for a change.

“At this moment in time I'm sick of hearing the excuses of waiting for this, that and the other especially after reading on The Bolton News that a crossing has been approved in Bolton due to cats being killed, when in the case of Turton Road it was very nearly a child.

“The councillors apparently all agree a crossing is needed, so why all the fussing and stalling for this?

“Currently, I am frustrated with the lack of progress for the crossing.”

Ward Cllr Nadim Muslim said: “We made sure it was carried out during term time.

“We were quite conscious we did that to get an accurate reflection of the traffic and usage of that area.

“As councillors we support this.

“On the whole of Turton Road there is no crossing point, and you have to take your chances.”

The Bolton News:

The first survey was free, but this survey cost £600, which came out of area forum pot.

The Executive Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Cllr Stuart Haslam, rejected the previous recommendation and agreed “that a further report be brought looking at the possible options that can be put in place in this location”.

Some of the main concerns residents have are that Turton High School is at one end, and Canon Slade School at the other, and there isn’t an appropriate area for children to cross.

Cllr Muslim added: “Thankfully there has not been any incidents where people have lost their lives.

“The young girl who got hit needs it because it could be worse if something isn’t done.”

A 2,529 strong petition was previously handed into the council asking for a pedestrian crossing facility on Turton Road several months ago.

The results from the new survey are expected to come out in February.

Scarlet’s grandma Sheila has previously spoken out to The Bolton News about the impact this has had on Scarlet and the family.

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