The traffic lights at the junctions with Victoria Road and Prince's Street on the A590 in Ulverston will all be upgraded, along with the lights at the pedestrian crossings at Swan Street in Ulverston, Swarthmoor and Lindal-in-Furness.

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The helicopter pilot and a pedestrian on the street died in the incident on 16 January.

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He was alleged to have used the word during an altercation with police from the Diplomatic Protection Group (DPG) outside Downing Street in September, when they asked him to use the pedestrian gate rather than the main gate.

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The next phase of the scheme will focus on improving pedestrian safety in Market Street.

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In some cases, builders and engineers also take into consideration pedestrian comfort, to make sure people walking on the street 90 stories below won't be blown back during windy conditions.

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