Moira Fraser, Campaign Manager from RNIB said: "It is clearly unacceptable and totally unnecessary to compromise the safety and independent mobility of thousands of blind and partially sighted people. Kerbs are as important to blind people as road signs are to drivers - we are therefore against replacing kerbs with inferior alternatives that ultimately compromise blind and partially sighted people's independence and safety.
"The proposed changes must not be allowed to go ahead. If they do go ahead, RNIB believes blind and partially sighted people will avoid the area and we might see somebody unnecessarily sustaining a serious injury.
"RNIB strongly believes the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council have not listened carefully enough to blind and partially sighted people's justifiable concerns. We have consistently supported the lead given to this campaign by Guide Dogs and we will continue to oppose dangerous shared surface schemes."
For more media information contact Bill Alker, RNIB Press Office 020 7391 2223 - out of hours 079 6848 2812.