We have some crazy people driving on our roads, but I believe that we also have some crazier people who design and build our roads. The craziest are those who sit down and take it.
I have seen some sticks resembling candlesticks on our roads, which I gather are compliments of the NWA. What are these sticks for? Are they there for decorations?
Have a look at the pictures of these sticks that are placed in the road at Barbican Square, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Probably these sticks are to assist the elderly when they are crossing the roads. The motorists don't seem to like them, and they have been taking them down one by one.
We should paint the medians with reflective paint. When you are driving at night, you cannot see these medians, and if you are not careful, you will run into a median. I believe it would be a better idea to place flashing solar lights at the beginning and at the end of the medians.
We have these thin medians, and we place the streetlights in the middle of the medians. After a few weeks, the motorists remove them.
The NWA—National Wutless Agency—is an interesting place. The head now sits in his rocking chair, enjoying himself. The children are creating havoc with the design of our roads, and Mr. Speaker, Stephen Shaw, whose words are made of honey, is sweet-talking the people. What a life.
We have poorly constructed roads, roads that are poorly maintained, and the poor drivers get blamed for everything. Dr. Lucien Jones, who is the vice chair of the National Road Safety Council, only sees speeding as the problem on our roads. If I had money, I would buy him a new pair of spectacles.
Have a look at a clip from this TVJ newscast below, and let me know if people should not be told to pack their bags and go. Persons should also be charged with attempted murder. I guess that will never happen because the motorists and the public don't care.
Many of us have the energy to be still quarrelling about politics and saying horrible things about political leaders. Yet, we continue to ignore the things that directly affect our lives.
What a life!
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Vernon, where the medians are concerned - no provisions are made for pedestrians. Any idiot road designer should figure that there should be breaks to facilitate pedestrians going from one side of the road to the other. I cringe when I see older folk trying to maneuver them.
ReplyDeletePeople that use public transportation often board the bus on one side of the road to go about their business and return on the other side of the road to get home. So put an opening near bus stops nah! What thought went into these. None - for people.
And I agree the grey concrete is begging night drivers to run into them.
God help us as we develop the country for the economic indicators only and not for the people.
That light post in St Thomas is a DISGRACE. Nowadays my ears turn off at the sound of Mr Shaw’s voice.
Firstly, the sticks, as you call them are prevalent in cities like New York and Boston. They are designed to direct the flow of traffic to ease congestion and identify parking areas.
ReplyDeleteThe light poles in the roadway isn't a new phenomenon in Jamaica. I was shocked driving through the narrow winding road through Alps in Trelawny, about 20 years ago, only to see a concrete light pole planted about 3 feet from the retaining wall, in the roadway! I'm assuming it's a trend that will not cease till several people are killed!
I see you are blaming agency heads, as you should, but you cannot appear to absolve the politicians whose job is oversight! After all they appoint these people, often unqualified cronies, and fail to make sure they're operating efficiently, perhaps because they are benefiting in some way!?
You should read the article again and see the recommendations for these crazy public servants. Who do you think should act. Please try and understand what I write and help to play your part rather than accusing me of absolving politicians. Ask what the nearly three million people are doing about the situation. That includes you!
DeleteThe governments idea of traffic management is to put up concrete barriers and widen intesections. That says it all !
ReplyDeleteDriving at nights is a real hazzard reflective road markers or warnings are lacking everywhere.
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