Visitors To Oxton-Oriole See The Danger Too!

Here's a note from Daina, a regular vistor to Oxton-Oriole neighborhood who writes...

Hello Mark,

My mother resides at 130 Oriole Parkway and I am a frequent visitor to the area. I have been following your mission to finally get the city to recognize how dangerous that intersection is. Although it has provided endless hours of entertainment for my young boys (they love sirens and flashing lights), I can certainly understand how annoying and scary it is to be a resident approaching the intersection by car or, god forbid, as a pedestrian. I hear the road rage blaring through car horns while talking to my mother over the phone. It would be inappropriate for me to repeat
her response to the rude interruption!

As a visitor to the area (if this counts!) I am uncomfortable using that intersection with my three children in the car. Fortunately our SUV is equipped with many safety features, side impact beams being one feature that would help if rammed into the southbound traffic. However, I fear for those who may be in a less desirable position if rear-ended by aggressive drivers who feel that diving into oncoming traffic is perfectly acceptable because of a lack of appropriate signage. I suppose these are the same individuals who need to be told not to use a blowdryer while taking a bath.

Best of luck in your endeavors. It appears that some headway is being made by the upcoming installation of a stop sign and bold pedestrian lines on the pavement. I hope that regular traffic jumpers are able to recognize the big red sign and respect those who take their lives in their hands by using the pedestrian crossing area.

Sincerely, Daina (Last name and email address withheld by request)

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