On Friday 4th December, Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP, made a socially distanced visit to meet Jean Briffett and her guide dog, Wendy, in Llangollen, and to learn more about the concerns of visually-impaired people navigating outdoor spaces in the town.
During the visit, Simon and Jean stopped at Brook Street, in Llangollen, where the lack of pavement outside Jean’s home means she has to step out of her gate and directly onto the road – potentially into oncoming traffic.
Jean Briffett said:
“Visually-impaired people, and particularly guide dog and long cane users, rely on the kerb as a way of navigating the streets. It’s extremely worrying for me when I have to go to the shops with Wendy – and I think it’s an issue that needs looking at.”
Simon Baynes MP said:
“Having visited and seen Jean and Wendy cross the road outside her home, and the obstacles they face simply by walking down the road, I fully support her call for an enforced 20mph speed restriction on Brook Street, with clear signage and road markings so that motorists understand the importance of sticking to the speed limit.”