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Princes Street is dangerous, courtesy of City Hall
Dear Editor,
It is my sincere hope that this letter will bring some source of relief to users of Princes Street, especially pedestrians.
Now, for more than a year, the Municipal Cleansing Department has three trucks parked on the roadside, just outside the Department’s compound. Two of them would leave on some days and by afternoon, they would be parked in their usual spot. The other has been given permanent residence.
This inconsiderate act endangers the lives of pedestrians on a daily basis as the road has become a thoroughfare for motor vehicles, inclusive of our beloved minibuses since it has been resurfaced. Pedestrians are forced to walk in the grass and are fearful to walk at the side of the road as there is always a steady stream of traffic (along with our so inconsiderate drivers who seem to feel that they own every stretch of the road).
One driver was heard telling a young woman who was walking out with her toddler, “Lady, pick up the child.” They were not in the path of the car at all; the mother was walking close to the road.
I wish to inform the City Council (if they do not know) that they have an enormous amount of unused space in the compound that they can utilize for their trucks. They can also allocate free parking area in the compound for persons who do business with their department so they can leave their vehicles off the street, ensuring the safety of their vehicles (I hope) and leaving the area clear for pedestrians and for the vehicles of those who live in the area.
I also wish that those newly elected officials in the City Hall would take a walk about in Georgetown. It is a literal hell to be a pedestrian on roads without pavements. Take for example, Hadfield Street. You have to walk in untrimmed grass and literally keep your eyes peeled for oncoming vehicles and at the same time ensure if you are not walking into some faeces left by our numerous stray dogs.
Roads need pavements. It is time those in charge think about the safety of pedestrians in Georgetown.
My best wishes to the new mayor and staff. They say,” new brooms sweep clean.”
Yours respectfully,
Jan.
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