ABOUT 50 people packed into a public meeting to call for action over what they insist is a “dangerous” Worcester road.

Fresh calls are being made to make Bilford Road safer after yet another accident along the route on Wednesday, when a double-decker bus and car collided at the junction with Astwood Road.

At a meeting heldtook place at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, where residents said they wanted measures like speed bumps, a crossing or a camera to slow drivers down.

Green Party Councillor Matthew Jenkins, who helped stage the meeting, has also obtained documents showing how councils have been considering ways to make the junction safer for over 20 years.

Back in 1992, a sub-committee of city councillors was were looking at possible options, one of which was a Pelican crossing close to the junction or a pedestrian refuge close to Green Lane.

And in 2002 the county council was consulting over the possibility of a pedestrian-controlled traffic signal, but it was overlooked in favour of other projects.

The driver of a Vauxhall Astra was unhurt in Wednesday’s crash, which occurred at 4.30pm, as was the driver of the empty bus, but it has led to renewed calls for action.

Cllr Jenkins said he fears a “more serious accident” will take place unless cars are slowed down.

“I’ve got documents going back over 22 years suggesting this road was being looked at, but very little positive change has happened,” he said.

“Cars just come shooting out at speed. The issue is a traffic and a people problem.

“This junction has a lot of problems. The issues surrounding these roads are the major concern of nearly every resident in the area.

“The road prevents many residents from even attempting to cross it. It prevents parents from letting their children walk or cycle to school. It divides the community in half.”

Resident Martin Copson, 51, of Bilford Road, said: “The number of drivers who speed up and down here is abysmal.

“The junction itself is avoided by everyone. Even one crossing would make a difference because right now, it’s dangerous.”

Back in 2012 more than 300 people signed a petition calling for it to be made safer.

The council has suggested it is willing to look at the road again to address the concerns.

Councillor John Smith, the cabinet member for highways, said: “We can place data collection equipment if there is a particular location of concern so that the speeds and volumes of vehicles can be recorded. We will then look at the data collected.”