Nice one Richard !!!

At last, someone with an ounce of intelligence !!!


'Pavements are for pedestrians'

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'Pavements are for people'



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I HAVE little sympathy for the Green Party and most of its policies but I agree with its stance on pavement parking.

Pavements are for pedestrians. There should always be sufficient space for a wheelchair or twin seat child buggy to pass comfortably.

A pedestrian should not be forced to step into the road.

Cars parked on pavements will damage paving stones and verges. It would be sensible if some of these verges were converted into parking areas.

On several occasions I have noticed cars driving along the pavement to find spaces.

George Mower (The Argus, February 8) raises some valid points. Refuse bins, plants etc are a danger and should be removed.

Only one side of a street should be designated for parking to allow safe passage for emergency and utility services.

Unfortunately, the "Greens" belligerent attitude to cars will continue to cause problems.

The council itself has fuelled problems with their refusal to use pesticides allowing weeds to flourish. The constant narrowing of streets has caused blockages.

The obsession with cycling means that bike riders appear to be a law unto themselves. Even when cycle lanes are available they continue to ride on pavements.

There will always be a need for motor transport. The emergency services, delivery and others require vehicles. There needs to be a "live and let live" attitude to travel.

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians need to co-exist with each other.

Richard J Szypulski

Lavender Street