PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16570, 1 November 1921, Page 6

PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC.

BY-LAW REGULATION. The City Council has decided to put in force by-laws governing pedestrian traffic. The Traffic Committee reported as follows:—“The committee recommends that the decision of the council defining the course of the footpath across street intersections be carried out as soon as possible at the following intersections: —ln Colombo Street, from Armagh Street to Cashel Street ; at the intersection of High and Cashel Streets; at the Clock Tower corner. Also that notices be erected notifying pedestrians that they must cross such intersections within the lines so defined in accordance with the by-law relating thereto.” The Deputy-Mayor (Councillor J. A. Flesher) said that it was intended that all the main intersections should be marked by parallel lines to guide pedestrians when crossing the streets. People had to be educated to take care of themselves and not be a nuisance to others. If they did not follow the lines, hut crossed at angles, they would be liable to prosecution for breach of the by-laws. Councillor W. H. Winsor said that he could see trouble ahead. Councillor Flesher said that it would be necessary to have traffic police, as thev bad in Wellington. Councillor F. R. Cooke asked whether a man who left the lines to dodge a motor-car would be prosecuted. “ Keep to the lines and he’ll be safe,” said Councillor C. W. Hervey. The report was adopted. The council decided to make a bylaw prohibiting all vehicular traffic* from using that part of Colombo Street between Cathedral Square and Hereford Street between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. on Fridays.