Kepa Road raised pedestrian crossing
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AT has recently changed the pedestrian crossing on Kepa Road near Coates Avenue to make it a raised platform type. The intent is to slow traffic at the crossing, presumably to improve pedestrian safety.
They have certainly achieved the goal of slowing traffic! The crossing bump is so steep that vehicles have to slow to 10-15km/h to avoid hitting the bump uncomfortably hard. This is seriously interfering with the traffic flow. We believe that this is not appropriate. Kepa Road is a major arterial route and this elevated crossing is creating a congestion point. It goes well beyond what is required to increase pedestrian safety and is inconsistent with the posted 25km/h warning signs. |