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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I REFER to last Friday's letter, 'Fix wrong timing of pedestrian crossing light' at intersections.
I could not agree more with Mr Bill Voorwalt on the wrong timing of green pedestrian crossing lights at intersections. Drivers need to look out for traffic coming from the opposite direction and make sure the pedestrian crossing is clear.
This is not easy, especially when your view is blocked by buses or trucks in the opposite direction trying to turn right. If you play it safe and wait for the green arrow to light up before turning right, drivers behind will grow impatient and sound their horns.
It is also common to see pedestrians appear from nowhere trying to beat the 'green man', worse still if cyclists do the same. I have seen numerous near-misses and I am sure there have been accidents in such situations.
The Land Transport Authority should consider changing the traffic light timings at all intersections to allow cars to turn right only when the green arrow is lit. This is to ensure that no pedestrians are crossing when cars are turning right and no cars are turning right when pedestrians are crossing. It has to be very clear because human lives are at stake.
Wong Chin Wah

 

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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I REFER to last Friday's letter by Mr Bill Voorwalt, 'Fix wrong timing of pedestrian crossing lights'.
I agree with his views. It is dangerous to allow vehicles to turn right at the same time as pedestrians cross. I have read of other fatal accidents stemming from this fault in the traffic system. Motorists often cannot see pedestrians crossing the road almost from behind them.
There are pedestrian crossings as wide as six lanes, making it challenging for right-turning drivers to see pedestrians coming from far behind, while looking out for oncoming vehicles. Thus, if drivers are in a hurry to cross the intersection because of an oncoming vehicle, they may pose a danger to pedestrians crossing the road.
It is easy to say that motorists should take care when turning right at such intersections. However, while it is easier to take care on roads they drive daily, it is far more difficult on roads they have never driven before.
Deliverymen, for example, are required to drive around Singapore and often to places they are not familiar with. Many face time constraints, having to finish their deliveries by a certain time, causing them to drive fast. These factors will affect motorists' judgment.
Pedestrians should be given exclusive time to cross the road at intersections without vehicles crossing at the same time.
Pek Meng Meng (Mdm)
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->TRAFFIC lights near schools are not safe enough for pedestrians.
When the 'green man' signal comes on, pedestrians think it is safe to cross the road. But sometimes, a motorist who wants to turn may try to beat the traffic coming in the opposite direction (for example, from Punggol Road turning into Buangkok Drive). This puts pedestrians at risk.
I suggest the Land Transport Authority revamp traffic lights in school zones (especially near Punggol Primary School) by adding a red arrow to stop drivers from turning until pedestrians have safely crossed the road.
Lye Meng Ling (Ms)
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