Pedestrian Crossings

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30592, 7 November 1964, Page 14

Pedestrian Crossings

Sir,—l agree with “Safety First” that pedestrian crossings, do not mean much in Christchurch, especially when traffic is turning left on to them. For many weeks now the pedestrian crossing at the corner of Worcester street and Oxford terrace has been half obliterated by a tar-seal-ing repair and is definitely not safe for a pedestrian. Another eyesore at this beauty spot by the Scott statue is the old building opposite. The window frames are rotting, the whole exterior is filthy and for years at the back a broken window has been stuffed with dirty sacking. Many visitors go to this, area by the river. It is time it was put in order.— Yours, etc., G.A. | November 6, 1964.

Sir, —I am heartily sick of the never-ending digs at the motorist on pedestrian crossings, and the invidious comparisons between motorists in Christchurch and everywhere else in the world. Perhaps pedestrians everywhere else in the world have some sense. A concentrated blitz on pedestrians would vastly improve matters. Scores of times I have stopped at a busy crossing and I could be there till tomorrow for all the average pedestrian cares. They keep coming from chains away, the general attitude being, “It won’t matter if I just go across.”—Yours, etc., 35 YEARS COURTEOUS DRIVING. November 6, 1964.