Shared Streets scheme concern for blind resident

The county council insisted this week that they have no immediate plans to introduce the scheme to the Chilterns.
But Mr Stewart, who lost his sight through Meningitis when he was three, said he is worried that if the scheme is deemed a success that could soon change.
In order to voice his anger at the national initiative, Mr Stewart and senior support worker Kim Ellis travelled to City Hall in London on September 17 as part of Guide Dog's for the Blind campaign to stop the scheme.
He said: "I am really worried because if this happens in Chesham then I would lose all the independence that I have worked so hard to get.
"It may not be happening now but if the Aylesbury scheme goes well then I am scared they might try and get it going in Chesham.
"I am also on the list for a guide dog and I am worried that will fall through because they are trained to stop at curbs. It is a ridiculous idea and if BCC try and bring it here they will have a fight on."
Miss Ellis said: "I think it is really important to let people know what is going on because not a lot of people know about the Shared Streets scheme.
"I think it would only take someone being killed in Aylesbury to get this project stopped. But for Andrew it would be catastrophic."
BCC levelled the pavement in Aylesbury earlier this year and said that they have not had any reports of any casualties or accidents since carrying out the work.
Mark Oldfield, BCC acting commissioning manager for transport planning, said: "We are committed to the shared space approach of highway designs where appropriate.
"It is important to remember that this approach is only appropriate in certain circumstances. We would always consider the location, traffic flow and speed and the need of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
"We have no plans to adopt similar schemes in the Chiltern area. If any new schemes are developed they will be done in conjunction with all groups and effected individuals to ensure the scheme best meets the needs of everyone.
"It is important for us to continue to work with visually impaired residents, including the Guide Dog Association, to ensure the schemes fit with their requirements in the best way possible."
For more information on the campaign visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/sharedstreets.