Pedestrians at risk

I walk my dog every day along Coley Lane and usually pass other pedestrians on the road as it is the only access route to the safe recreation zones in both West Down and Cow Common. At least twice a week I am frightened by passing road traffic leaving less than metre from me, particularly large lorries and delivery vans. The current road network barely meets the existing needs, so I am incredulous at the concept of increasing traffic by up to 20% without any improvement to road infrastructure or capacity.