In a recent council meeting, Lord Mayor Clover Moore argued strongly for removing the zebra crossings, stating that, “Slowing down the traffic … means that someone might be inconvenienced about getting [driving] to their house”.
It seems your time and convenience are important to her if you’re sitting in a car, but not if you’re walking.
Author: Christopher Standen
Jailing child-killing drivers won’t stop the slaughter. Lower urban speed limits and redesigned streets will.
The centennial parklands trust has been widely praised for its trial of traffic-free weekends. It should seize this opportunity to make them permanent and revive the “People’s Park” its founder envisioned.
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