QUEEN STREET TRAFFIC.
The chief executive officer of the Auckland Transport Board, commenting on the removal of tram centre-poles from Queen Street, mentions the belief that the poles arc a help to pedestrians in crossing the street, and adds that "possibly motorists will find it necessary to exercise greater care." Let us hope they will, for even under present conditions there is need of it. The opinion may be hazarded that those who know London as well as Auckland would rather cross Piccadilly than Queen Street, for the reason that in London the pedestrian's interests are watched in the control of traffic, and here they are not. The removal of the Queen Street jsoles is a reminder of this difference. Trams and motors go up and down Queen Sti-eet—motors often speeding past tramway "refuges"—and the pedestrian is left to cross as beast lie can. The traffic control at intersections seems to be wholly occupied with vehicles, and the pedestrian has to dodge among them, praying that he will not find a dishonoured grave.
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Auckland Star, Issue 17, 21 January 1932, Page 6
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173QUEEN STREET TRAFFIC. Auckland Star, Issue 17, 21 January 1932, Page 6
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