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Originally Posted by Harley613
the study scope will include analysis of options for allowing the tunnel to be used by cars as well
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I would think that would be a 'must-have' item on the agenda. Getting the heavy trucks off the surface streets is obviously one key objective, but it would probably provide the proposal with more traction if they also were to allow other traffic to use the tunnel as well.
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Originally Posted by Harley613
The meeting concluded with a discussion of what could be done in the interim to improve the safety along the current downtown truck route. Mathieu Fleury indicated he is discussing some options with the contractor who is still on site completing the Rideau street sewer work. Some of the options discussed included:
putting bollards on the sidewalks on the 2 sharp right hand turns to help build some barrier against trucks climbing the curb during their turns
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That seems like a very bad idea. So instead of having trucks occasionally infringe on the sidewalk on those corners, you'll run the (almost certain) risk of having a truck hang up on one of those bollards. How long is that going to take to clear up?
It would seem a much simpler solution would be to simply demarcate a zone on the corner and warn pedestrians to be aware of trucks turning. It's unfortunate any time a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is infringing on the pedestrian zone, but, as a pedestrian, you still need to be vigilant and retain an awareness of your surroundings. I've seen countless examples of people walking along while wearing headphones, or engaged in phone conversations at the expense of being aware of what's happening around them.
I'm not blaming the victim here, but whether you are in the right or in the wrong, an incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle will always end up badly for the pedestrian.
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