Post by routew15 on Jan 30, 2024 7:30:46 GMT
High Containment Kerbs behind the shelters would probably be a good start. Could discourage the vehicle from mounting onto the pavement and hopefully reduce the likelihood of a repeat of this type of accident.
I do think raised pedestrian crossings at eastern end of the bus station would be good as well.
Whilst we do yet know the cause of the crash or how the bus managed to hit the bus shelter, high containment kerbs may be useful, so long they don't adversely impact the disabled. I haven't been to Victoria since the changes, but I do wonder whether there is enough road space for the number of buses and passengers. Perhaps a more radical design may be needed.
I agree something more radical for the bus station would be worthwhile but is probably likely included within wider changes around the Victoria gyratory road layout.
Whilst the reason is not known, based on where the bus is and the lack of protection behind the shelter, it is an observation on where to start with improved safety. High containment kerbs were a suggestion for the back of the bus shelter, not in front, so would not change accessibility. An alternative could also be installing bollards behind the shelters, however the space appears quite constrained.
It is always devastating to hear of bus fatalities considering that this mode of transport is generally so safe and involved in far less fatalities than cars are.