Bulwer Avenue residents in favour of toucan crossing
PEOPLE living near a busy east coast junction are in favour of a safer way to cross the road.
A toucan crossing could be put in place at the junction of Bulwer Avenue, Grandes Maisons Road and Les Bas Courtils.
Pam Self, 90, thought the proposition was a ‘very good idea’.
‘It is quite a good idea, if ever I get the bus it is quite difficult to see when crossing and everything’s coming.
‘I don’t get the bus often but when I stop driving I will, and sometimes I go on the bus to go for a ride.’
Environment & Infrastructure has submitted an application to the Development & Planning Authority.
The committee said the introduction of the proposed crossing would provide greater clarity for road users and create safer conditions for cyclists or pedestrians crossing in the heavy traffic.
Newly-retired resident Steve Renouf, 60, has lived on the junction for 19 years.
‘I can’t think of a reason not to have it,’ he said,
‘The busiest time is between 7.45am and 9am, but the traffic is hardly moving and is backed up to [Norman] Piette.
‘It is probably most dangerous to cross in the evenings.’
He said in the winter in particular, drivers could not see those wanting to cross. It was also a problem for cyclists, he believed.
‘I do cycle, it is a major problem for cyclists.’
Mr Renouf pointed out that some properties in Grandes Maisons Road had no pavement at the front or to the side.
‘The lady at the end has a pushbike and has to exit through her gateway and walk straight onto the road,’ he said.
‘An old lady originally lived there and she had to walk onto the road as well.
‘It is dangerous.’
Another neighbour, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: ‘Anything that is safer, I am for it.’
Harty Siehr, a touring cyclist from Germany, said that having a crossing would be safer and easier.
Decisions on the plans will be made in the next two months.
