Region 2 RDC not consulted on removal of pedestrian crossings

…says dangerous situation created

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two (Pomeroon /Supenaam) is calling on the Public Infrastructure Minister (MPI) and other relevant authorities to revisit the decision to remove some pedestrian crossings that were placed along the Essequibo Coast public road.

Noting that it had not been consulted about the repainting and removal of existing pedestrian crossings on that public road, the RDC is expressing great disappointment at the way the project was conducted, and concern about the lack of consultation thereon.
The RDC has said the pedestrian crossings placed at key areas have been removed. For example, the crossing in Affiance Village next to the busy Imam Bacchus Co. Ltd has been removed. That area, the RDC noted, has a school, supermarket, rice factory, and play park.
The RDC added that there has been one fatal accident involving a car and a pedestrian since the removal of that crossing.
The RDC has said it raised its concern on the matter by way of letter written to the Public Infrastructure Minister, but to date has not received any response. Nevertheless, the RDC has said it is calling on the minister to urgently intervene and take appropriate action to correct this dangerous situation created on the Essequibo Coast.