Douglass Park in Champaign has become the focus of a new project to improve the road safety of workers and other pedestrians. A total of 10 traffic safety signs, LED blinker signs have been placed in busy areas of the industrial estate, to remind pedestrians of key safety messages.

The traffic safety signs have been positioned close to pedestrian lights at the park’s road. The project came about after concerns were raised regarding pedestrian safety, so WLSI Team worked with them to identify areas where the LED blinker signs should be introduced and installed.

The project was funded by the area manger, and 200 safety flyers were also distributed to staff within the company. Sara Postlethwaite, Engagement Team Leader within the Team, said: “We are very keen to improve the safety of pedestrians walking to and from work in the Douglass Park area, or walking from one site to another.

“Pedestrians can end up in danger by failing to take very simple actions. By encouraging people to use the crossings correctly and by making individuals more aware of other road users’ behaviour we hope to improve pedestrian safety. Drivers are encouraged to slow down upon seeing a small stop sign, look carefully at all times, particularly at crossings, and to avoid u-turns at junctions where crossings are located.

“We are grateful to WLSI for their input with this project and we hope the small stop sign and leaflets will go some way to preventing collisions on the estate, making Douglass Park a safer place to walk around and work.” Lee Hazlewood, Health, Safety & Environment Manager said: “We are very pleased to be able to work alongside the WLSI Team to help improve road safety for our employees working at our Douglass site and for all pedestrians in Douglass Park.”

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