Dozens of shoppers have been hurt tripping over a 'hidden' kerb built for blind people in a £15.7million pedestrianised zone. The eco-friendly scheme was intended to cut traffic pollution and encourage people to walk or cycle into the city centre.
A low kerb was installed for blind and partially sighted people to tap their sticks against to help them navigate their way. Just six weeks after the new zone was opened, dozens of people have complained about the kerb being a dangerous “trip hazard”, including councillors.
One Wolverhampton shopper said: “It’s crazy. I came out the Mander shopping centre with a few bags, I crossed the road and almost went flat on my face when I didn’t see the kerb. There is a white line but it’s so close to the new cycle and pedestrian markings you can barely see it.
