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There are bus stops quite close to the crossing which can create problems of visibility for both motorists and pedestrians.  Parents are quite rightly concerned about the potential of accidents at this point.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Any views on this idea?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lib Dem Town Councillor Bruce Smart has sent the following to onlinefocus: &#8220;Several people have approached me recently in my role of Rayleigh Town Councillor, regarding the replacing of the existing zebra crossing by the Hambro Parade shops with a controlled crossing. 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