Letter

I have sent a new email to Woollahra Council and the Deputy Mayor.

Dear Kellie,

Thanks for your reply

Recently I have been doing research and found that if you put in a crossing on the corner of Bellevue and Kambala road, on Google maps I figured that there is sight clearance of 110m from the west (going down) and 200m from the east (going up) This is a long distance and would probably be bigger than the RTA’s minimal sight distance.

Most importantly since the sight distance next to the shops and bus stop are minimal (20 meters at some points), a pedestrian crossing at the recommended position will encourage pedestrians to cross where it is safe.

The number of cars and people on Bellevue road night not meet the standard requirements but you need to keep in mind these points:

1. There are periods of intense peaks
2. The pedestrians are typically school children, who obviously don’t have the same road skills and sense as adults.
3. Sight clearance at all other points close to shops are extremely low and very dangerous.
4. Cars don't stick to the limit in this area.

In conclusion I urge you to consider a raised pedestrian crossing as well as a lower speed limit.

I look forward to your reply,

Ben Grossberg (Year 6 Cranbrook Junior School)

Once again to track my journey go to http://bgrossberg.blogspot.com/