BRADFORD Council has pledged to carry out an immediate inspection of a crossing that has caused national concern after a viral video.

The council has acknowledged concerns over the zebra crossing on Horton Grange Road, which has been labelled 'Britain's most dangerous'. The Council pointed out that there are plans to convert it to a signal crossing once funds become available. 

Last week, the Telegraph & Argus reported on a video showing a cyclist and a motorist colliding at the crossing.

Now, a Bradford Council spokesperson has said: “We understand the local concerns about this crossing and we will carry out an immediate inspection. 

"Improvement works were carried out in 2018 to replace the existing beacons with high visibility LED units and enhanced white lining and the location is awaiting funding to be converted to a signalled crossing and this work will take place as soon as we can.”

The videos, which were highlighted by well-known TV and radio personality Jeremy Vine, show drivers failing to stop at the crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Councillor Matt Edwards, Transport and Safer Street spokesperson for Green Party, said: "The footage that is coming out of this one junction on Horton Grange Road won't be a shock to anyone that walks or cycles around our city.

"There is a worrying number of drivers that think the rules of the road just don't apply to them.

"Bradford Council is spending millions to improve roads for drivers - including a scheme to 'improve' the Ring Road very close to here - but there is a lot less spent on measures to make roads safer for pedestrians. The Safe Roads Programme for example only provides £170,000 per constituency.

"It's all well and good talking about Vision Zero but we need to see action backed up with funding. Bradford Council really does need to do a lot more to get to grips with anti-social drivers and make our city safer."

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