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Community report – Gulf News Dt. 23.07.2010 – Three-wheelers add to traffic woes
Three-wheelers add to traffic – They pose great danger to the rider and other motorists
By Ramesh Menon, Gulf News Reader
Currently, the inspectors of Mawaqif use the ‘Trikke’, or three-wheeled scooter, to inspect and report parking violations within the city of Abu Dhabi.
They are in uniform and remain on the pavements. However, I have been witnessing common folk using the same type of vehicles on the road, through the busy city streets of Abu Dhabi.
They are not uniformed, and do not wear luminous jackets so that they are not clearly visible at night to fellow road users. These vehicles do not have a rearview mirror or brake lights.
Those who use the Trikke do not wear helmets either. Hence, having such vehicles on busy streets without the necessary safety gear poses grave danger to the person riding it as well as other people around him or her. It raises serious safety concerns regarding the rider as well as fellow road users. The authorities should therefore restrict such vehicles from being used [by people] on the road and these vehicles should be made available for use in private areas only.
— The reader is a technical officer, based in Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, please visit GULF NEWS online.
Pedestrians’ lives hang in balance – My Letters : THE NATIONAL Dt. 19.07.2010
Pedestrians’ lives hang in balance
In reference to Abu Dhabi’s pedestrian-friendly scheme (July 15), I have been witnessing ongoing illegal crossings by pedestrians, in particular on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi in front of the New Medical Centre hospital. Scores of pedestrians cross the road, ignoring designated crossing areas.
Even when police are in the area, you can see people crossing 100 metres away. This raises the point that current traffic control will not work in the long term.
Municipality authorities should close the open avenues in the central reservations, restricting access in places other than zebra crossings and pedestrian tunnels. In addition, road signs in multiple languages should create more awareness about dangerous crossings.
Campaigns, with the assistance of radio and television media, should also be conducted to educate people who do not read newspapers. In fact, the electronic media should lead the drive for safety awareness.
The current exercise by authorities is not preventing dangerous pedestrian crossings.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, please visit THE NATIONAL online.
Short Take – GULF TODAY – Dt. 17.07.2010 – Stick to values
Short Take – GULF TODAY – Dt. 17.07.2010 – Stick to values
We all come from different walks of life, and walk past different routes and directions of it each day. During the same course, we come across several people and some remains within our mind for a longer time and some are easily forgotten. Certain actions by certain individuals will easily capture our admiration and then we follow them and certain others, they might have a slow start and we tend to ignore them totally.
It is time we think about how we could transform ourselves to a society that responds at the right time.
Each day brings out a joy of learning a thing new, irrespective of which side I get up, who double parks in front of my car, and who speeds and misses hitting my car while travelling between work and home. The world is growing in pace and volume and along with it the diverse culture and style. Even during the last holy month of Ramadan, I witnessed women dressing scantly, people smoking discreetly, which a few years before I could have never even imagined or seen. Several times I did ask myself, why public has a tendency to violate rules and values when they clearly know that these are not to be violated during this period to give respect to the religion and numerous people who follow it. May be I will be labelled crazy, if I discuss such things frequently. But, how can I resist expressing myself. No, never, I will never keep my thoughts within.
My Letters – Khaleej Times Dt. 16.07.2010 – Road Signs
Road signs
16 July 2010
I refer to the report, ‘Portable message signs make capital roads safer’ (KT, July 14), and take this opportunity to congratulate the Department of Transportation, Abu Dhabi, once again on this safety-oriented move.
The effectiveness of these signs was noticed immediately after they were installed. The report, ‘Solar-powered warnings’(KT, January 16) gave elaborate details of it. These progressive measures are effective as they make sure the public takes notice of them.
Innovative efforts like these are carried out from time to time with the safety of life and property in mind. The public should take this seriously and abide by the rules so as to reduce accidents. Let patience and good sense prevail.
-Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
To read the referred post in Khaleej Times, please click here:
Portable message signs make capital roads safer
To read my Community report dated January 16, please click here:
My Letters – Khaleej Times – Dt 16 Jan 2010 – Solar powered warnings
My Letters – Khaleej Times – Dt 16 Jan 2010 – Solar powered warnings
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My Letters – GULF NEWS Dt. 15.07.2010 – Green Diet
My Letters – GULF NEWS Dt. 15.07.2010 – Green Diet
Photo Speaks – Auto Beauty – a car display at a mall
Photo Speaks – Auto Beauty – a car display at a mall
It’s a beauty to watch new cars on display. And if they are meant to be won in a raffle draw, it all the more enjoyable. It brings hope and joy for all luck seekers. Here in this picture is a display of a luxury 4×4 at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi.
Photo Speaks – Fresh & Easy products
Photo Speaks – Fresh & Easy products
An attractive display of fresh fruit juice items produced by Barakat Quality Plus.
Photo Speaks – Holiday mood
Photo Speaks – Holiday mood
A 4×4 all set for a holiday travel. Many expat from neighbouring gulf countries travel by road to their home countries. Although traffic department regularly issue warnings to excessive luggage on top, they all carry much more than what they can.
Photo Speaks – Mittoo our parrot
Photo Speaks – Mittoo our parrot
A true companion, always caring and loveable.
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