Letter from a reader:
I am concerned that SBMA's desperation for revenue is the objective behind the huge amount of stop signs placed along Rizal Avenue, is this the only way they can generate funds?
SUBIC BULLETIN:
We share your concerns that SBMA seems to have illogically placed stop signs on one of the Freeport’s busiest road for no apparent reason we find it hard to believe that they revenue generation is the purpose but certainly the situation seems mismanaged.
Here is what we see as wrong:
Corner Labitian St and Rizal Hwy.
There is very little traffic coming out of Labitian so the new stop signs are not warranted.
The stop signs at Labitian Street intersection should be removed on Rizal Hwy and the two nearby pedestrian crosswalks brought up to the corners of Labitian Street and install pedestrian crossing signs and good street lighting at night. The LED should then pull over and ticket every car that fails to stop when a pedestrian is trying to cross. Pedestrians from the school and Regulator Building can then cross with safety.
Corner of Sta Rita and Rizal Highway.
The problem with this intersection is that it is to wide and open and some collisions occur mainly because it is a big are to observe when passing.
The answer here is to reduce the area that vehicle paths cross and install pedestrian crossings.
This can be done temporarily as a test and made permanent later by the use of concrete blocks.
While decreasing the size of the danger zone it will also be possible to install "turn right at any time with care" lanes thus greatly improving the overall traffic flow.
What’s been done with stops signs is an absurd and childish attempt at traffic control and is already causing accidents?
Just like the CUSA poor management and narrow foresight is choking us.
