Re: “Rat-run extinct” (Mosman Daily, 14 August 2008): I congratulate the slightly humorously named STAG for succeeding in closing a notoriously over-used residential shortcut. Now they are able to reverse from their homes without fear of accidents, which is as it should be. I can understand the STAG opposition to the widening of the Spit Bridge and the impact that it would have had if their street was used as a short-cut by more vehicles. Now that the short cut is being removed, will their opposition to the Spit Bridge widening (or whichever alternative option the State presents) be removed along with it?
If not, I propose a set of traffic lights at Medusa Street, thereby enabling the Pearl Bay Avenue residents to turn right onto Spit Road, and join with the other traffic for their drive to the city.
This, I believe, is a fair solution for all.
Sincerely
The Cut Snake
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, June 25, 2007
Pedestrian Council outrage at safe event? Deja vu!
Dear Sirs
I write in response to yet another totally outrageous and unsupportable claim by the Pedestrian Council chairman, Harold Scruby, in your newspaper.
Mr. Scruby has once again opened his mouth and planted his foot firmly inside it. How can he justify calling the Roads Ministers actions "appalling"? The Roads Minister is not condoning illegal street racing, illegal drag racing or unsafe practice in any way. The 'auction prize' that Mr Roozendaal has offered is at a legal drag strip, with international safety standards in place for the control of such an event, with a professional driver.
The comparison Mr Scruby makes between this event and the tragic accident in the US is laughable in the extreme. I ask Mr Scruby to demonstrate to the public the direct comparison, citing a lack of safety equipment, and lack of crowd control at the US event as contributing factors. Both of which are addressed at the Western Sydney International Dragway.
I respectfully suggest Mr Scruby, and his 'compatriot in outrage", shadow roads minister Mr Andrew Fraser, attend an event at WSID and see for themselves the standards of safety and enjoyment that people garner from partaking in the event in such an orgasnised and professional manner.
Sincerely
The Cut Snake
Reference:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21969126-2,00.html
I write in response to yet another totally outrageous and unsupportable claim by the Pedestrian Council chairman, Harold Scruby, in your newspaper.
Mr. Scruby has once again opened his mouth and planted his foot firmly inside it. How can he justify calling the Roads Ministers actions "appalling"? The Roads Minister is not condoning illegal street racing, illegal drag racing or unsafe practice in any way. The 'auction prize' that Mr Roozendaal has offered is at a legal drag strip, with international safety standards in place for the control of such an event, with a professional driver.
The comparison Mr Scruby makes between this event and the tragic accident in the US is laughable in the extreme. I ask Mr Scruby to demonstrate to the public the direct comparison, citing a lack of safety equipment, and lack of crowd control at the US event as contributing factors. Both of which are addressed at the Western Sydney International Dragway.
I respectfully suggest Mr Scruby, and his 'compatriot in outrage", shadow roads minister Mr Andrew Fraser, attend an event at WSID and see for themselves the standards of safety and enjoyment that people garner from partaking in the event in such an orgasnised and professional manner.
Sincerely
The Cut Snake
Reference:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21969126-2,00.html
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