Since the tragic accident of Christopher Pritchard of Chiswick School was hit by a vehicle on 11th October 2012 on the A316, Local MP Mary Macleod has been working with Transport for London (TfL) to reposition the bus stop and make safety alterations.

Chiswick School’s head teacher, Tony Ryan, called for a review of safety on the four-carriageway A316, where student Christopher Pritchard was knocked down while waiting for a bus. Transport for London has come to the conclusion that it is appropriate to relocate the bus stop slightly further south so that it is not directly next to a tree, and reposition it at the back of the footway along the fence line with the adjacent property. This repositioning will improve the visibility of oncoming traffic for passengers waiting at the bus stop without them having to get too close to the kerb. It will also encourage passengers to wait at the rear of the footway where they are further away from passing traffic.

Police enforcement will also be carrying out as it was noted that vehicles appeared to be travelling above the 30mph speed limit.

Mary Macleod, MP for Brentford, Chiswick, Isleworth, Osterley and Hounslow, commented: “I am happy to announce the new safety alterations to the bus stop and hope that the repositioning will prevent any future incidents from occurring. I would also like to take this opportunity to send my well wishes to Christopher and his family. I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.”