In Luton, an angry local resident has complained about missing her bus because the bus could not pull into a bus stop as it was blocked by a queue of cars.
The woman, who did not want to be named said, “I was waiting for the Z bus outside the L&D hospital and watched as cars queued up to park. When my bus came I couldn’t get on and it couldn’t discharge its passengers because of the queue.
“My eyes were drawn to a prominent yellow sign saying ‘Do not queue for car park. Section 137 Highways Act 1980. Maximum fine £1000.’ And yet there they were, about 4 cars queuing. As the car nearest me had the window open I politely pointed out the sign to the lady driver and she said she hadn’t seen it. I think it may be too high for drivers right underneath it to see it. She kindly left the queue and drove off allowing the next car to join the queue and the bus nearly to reach the bus stop, but not quite.
“More waiting for all as I watched an ambulance having to make a 3-point turn to get into the ambulance bay due to two lanes queuing, one for the car park, the other for the zebra crossing.
“I think it would be more helpful to point drivers to the next available space in another car park. The fear of not being able to park at the hospital and missing my appointment is the reason I use the bus but there may come a day when I can’t walk far enough to catch it, and anyway, it gets held up too!
“I wonder if the southern end of the road doesn’t need to be designated only for residents, workers and hospital staff and visitors, ambulances, deliveries and buses. In other words, a NO ENTRY to Lewsey Road unless on business in the hospital or a resident in Lewsey Road and connecting roads, though access for them could be from Leagrave High Street. Any thoughts?”
