Nov 1, 2007
Do not wait at triangle islands when
crossing the road
I HAVE been telling my family members that when waiting at a
traffic junction to cross the road, they should not be waiting at
the triangle island.
This is because in the event of a motor vehicle accident, an
out-of-control vehicle can easily plough into the waiting
pedestrians.
I came across this situation on Oct 23 near my home (Choa Chu Kang
Ave 4).
My intention in writing is to share this information with the
public, with the hope that pedestrians will learn to wait before
the zebra crossing, away from the island.
It will take a bit longer to cross but, in the end, I'm sure it
will create a much safer environment for pedestrians.
Every morning on the way to work, I drive on the slip road that
passes by the location. The triangular island is usually full of
people, and I can hardly see oncoming traffic. I shudder to think
the injury that potentially may arise from such an accident.
I would strongly encourage the relevant agencies to review and
implement this suggestion with urgency, so that pedestrian injuries
can be avoided.
Vincent Lim Hong Tat
from ST Forums
