Source · Prevention of Future Deaths

Amanda Coppen

Ref: 2016-wp25382 Date: 19 Aug 2016 Coroner: Philip Barlow Area: London Inner (South) Responses identified: 1 / 3 View PDF

The layout of Pilot Busway and the neighbouring road (West Parkside) is unusual and could mislead road users, and a new school being built close to the junction may increase the numbers of pedestrians using the junction.

Date 19 Aug 2016

56-day deadline 17 Oct 2016

Responses identified 1 of 3

Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

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(1) The evidence at the inquest was that Ms Coppen was crossing the busway on a signal controlled pedestrian crossing while the signal was red to pedestrians and green to traffic. However, the evidence also suggested that the layout of Pilot Busway and the neighbouring road (West Parkside) is unusual: they run side by side; West Parkside consists of a single carriageway in each direction; Pilot Busway consists of a single dedicated bus lane in each direction. The evidence was that this layout could mislead road users (pedestrians and motorists) into believing that this is a standard dual carriageway. Ordinary traffic has been seen in the dedicated busway, and pedestrians could be misled into looking the wrong way when crossing the road.

(2) I understand that a new school is shortly to be built close to this junction. This may increase the numbers of pedestrians using the junction and there is a potential risk to schoolchildren.

(3) I understand that some discussion about the junction may already be underway between London Borough of Greenwich, Transport for London and the Greater London Authority.

(4) I enclose copies of the reports of dated 15 February 2016 and dated 13 June 2016 which set out the circumstances in more detail. 7

Responses

1 respondent

Transport for London Transport / Rail

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Action Taken

Transport for London, GLA, and Royal Borough of Greenwich have installed a new zebra crossing on a raised surface, introduced a 20 mph speed limit, and improved signage and road markings. They are also conducting a public consultation on converting the road layout to a dual carriageway with bus lanes. (AI summary)

Report sections

Investigation and inquest

On 8 January 2016 I commenced an investigation into the death of Amanda Coppen, age 44. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 12 August 2016. The conclusion of the inquest was that Ms Coppen died of multiple injuries caused as a result of a road traffic collision.

Circumstances of the death

At approximately 0704 on 4 January 2016 Ms Coppen suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a bus as she was crossing Pilot Busway on the south side of the junction with John Harrison Way.

Action should be taken

YOUR RESPONSE You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report, namely by 17 October 2016. I, the coroner, may extend the period. Your response must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed. COPIES and PUBLICATION I have sent a copy of my report to the Chief Coroner and to the family as Interested Persons. I have also sent it to interest. who may find it useful or of I am also under a duty to send the Chief Coroner a copy of your response. The Chief Coroner may publish either or both in a complete or redacted or summary form. He may send a copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful or of interest. You may make representations to me, the coroner, at the time of your response, about the release or the publication of your response by the Chief Coroner. [DATE] 19" August 2016 [SIGNED BY CORONER] PWA RR.

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Report details

Reference: 2016-wp25382
Date of report: 19 August 2016
Coroner: Philip Barlow
Coroner area: London Inner (South)

Responses identified

Responses identified 1 of 3

2 responses not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 17 Oct 2016.

Sent to

Lands, Estates and Property Housing and Land Directorate, Greater London Authority

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Surface Transport, Transport for London

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