Dear Editor,
I would like to offer my commendation to the Minister of Public Infrastructure and the Cabinet for the soon to be constructed pedestrian overpasses on the East Bank Public Road.
This was a suggestion I offered ten years ago, that many felt was not needed. The usefulness for me, is that during the morning commute the crossings at Houston and Agricola cause the north-bound traffic to back up. The slowdown is at a rate that for every second three vehicles back up. While after peak morning hours these structures may not be well utilized, greater public good would accrue from the better morning traffic flows into the city, resulting in huge fuel and man-hour savings, while the lives of our children and workers would be less endangered.
I, however, have one concern regarding the locations. I feel that the Eccles overpass should be close to the school at Agricola, as this is where there are more pedestrians crossing the road than at Eccles. I trust that the ministry will relook at this location suggestion.
Yours faithfully,
Manzoor Nadir
