Crossings seem too close to Grey St-Childers Rd roundabout

From first impressions of the pedestrian crossings that have been placed on the Grey St-Childers Rd roundabout, these look very close to the roundabout and cars may sit on the roundabout for pedestrians to cross, blocking the traffic from moving around the roundabout. 

Compare this to the roundabout at the Peel St bridge, where there is space for a car off the roundabout to stop and let people cross. 

If the roundabout becomes a blockage of traffic, people will certainly avoid driving in this area - which won’t be good for businesses. 

Pedestrian crossings placed one or two car spaces off the roundabout will allow traffic to move around the roundabout, and people with bikes and walkers to cross safely. 

I hope there are lights and education for the population on the pedestrian crossings, for both walkers and drivers. Very few cars stop for people wanting to cross at the pedestrian crossing now by the YMCA. 

Interesting times, and it will be interesting to see how the traffic flows at New Year. 

Andrea Seymour