‘Dangerous’ crossings not meeting expectations

[editor]

Shop owners and pedestrians are warning Warragul’s zebra crossings are dangerous and the intended purpose of the crossings has not been achieved.

The crossings were installed on Smith Street in January 2010 by the Baw Baw Shire Council with the intention of reducing traffic on the street. Over two years on and any reduction in traffic has gone unnoticed while near-accidents occur frequently.

Read more: http://www.warragulcitizen.com/local/dangerous-crossings-not-meeting-expectations109

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[Hymie]

Until Pedestrians are educated to cross at crossings the crossings will be a waste of time and money.
Spend 10 minutes out front the Post Office in Warragul and observe how many pedestrians ignore the crossings put there for their safety. It's also amusing as a motorist to see how many cars turn right across the unbroken white lines running through the town to park.
2 Coppers could reap a fortune and solve the States debt in half an hour.

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[editor]

Email to the Editor from Bob E of Bunyip:

Re article: Issue 4 march 12.  'Dangerous crossings'.
    Crossings are safer than having people jay walk across the street where ever they choose, however the problem in Smith street comes from the lack of visibility, for both motorist and pedestrian, caused by allowing vehicles to angle park directly in front of the crossing on the approach side. By eliminating one space on the approach side, both visibility and safety would be greatly enhanced.
 
Bob E.

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