Trial a mall in West St
What a shame that no councillors or Roads and Maritime Services experts visited West St, Umina, during the Christmas period.
Traffic was unbearable.
Drivers became frustrated by their slow progress which lead them to challenge pedestrians' right of way at pedestrian crossings creating a very dangerous situation, especially for elderly or less nimble residents.
Uncourteous drivers see pedestrians approaching a zebra crossing and instead of stopping they initiate a game of chicken by speeding up.
This safety issue requires urgent attention.
It is time to trial a pedestrian only mall in West St.
The trial period should include the upcoming Surf Life Saving State Championships in March.
A life will be saved.
Email, 15 Jan 2013
Tim Haylor, Umina