To the Editor,
Re: Driver fights ticket due to hidden stop sign, March 31.
While a motorist is trying to have his traffic violation ticket appealed because of a slightly hid stop sign (which was then promptly moved), I complained to the city’s transportation department two years ago after several near-misses at the corner of Esplanade and Victoria Crescent downtown. I was initially told that there was also a yield sign on the divider/island, then was told a year later that this intersection would soon be receiving an upgrade.
A great deal of traffic enters Victoria Crescent from the highway at this intersection. The sole yield sign is well hidden. Adding another yield sign to the divider/island would be simple.
Losing just one life due to the lack of action on the part of the city, when a solution is so simple, is disconcerting.
Ian GartshoreNanaimo
To the Editor,
Re: Driver fights ticket due to hidden stop sign, March 31.
There are many city employees who would notice this and other abnormalities in town – maybe a ‘things to do’ box should be used at city hall.
Ralph ForshawNanaimo