Well, the topic has probably aroused a response already and I could probably just stop writing, but I shall force myself to expound on this issue.
It may be hard to fathom but St. Kitts (specifically Downtown Basseterre) actually has “RUSH HOURS.” What is even more striking is that our “RUSH HOURS” rival those of metropolitan cities like New York City (relatively speaking).
So isn’t it time for traffic signals in St. Kitts?
Traffic signals have become a valuable tool for ensuring traffic flow throughout a community. Some of the signals are timed to work with other traffic signals and allow continuous flow from one signal to another. Others are timed so that if you are driving at the posted speed limit, you will receive a green signal at each intersection as you progress down the street. Others are on preset timers where the red, green and yellow indicators will cycle for a specified time period.
Considering the growing vehicular traffic on our island, I think it is about time that we implement a proper traffic signal system in our island.
It would be ideal if every driver could drive without stopping from one destination to another. But we live in the real-world, not a vacuum and free flow is not possible even with the most intricate, well-designed traffic signal systems. However, the goal of the St. Kitts Traffic Department should be to provide the most comfortable and safe environment by getting the greatest number of vehicles through the system with the fewest stops.
We boast constantly of our economic growth, educational advancements, manufacturing & construction growth, increasing tourism development etc, but with these advancements have come more and more vehicles on our roads (which have little or no room for expansion). So isn’t it time for traffic signals in St. Kitts?
Footnote: Nevertheless, I hope that we don’t totally end the traditional traffic officer at Fort & Cayon Streets, I enjoyed seeing that a lot as a child and still do and tourists enjoy seeing the flare and style with which it is done.
6 comments:
First off, congrats guys!!! Stop lights hmmmm that's quite a notion but I do think it's time to install some. I think it would help with the congestion. However, I would miss the traffic police, that adds a homey feeling for me!
Thanks for the congrats!
Much more on the horizon...
It's amazing that these two educated fool who don't live in St. Kitts have so much to say about stop lights. LOL!
First of all I love the idea of having stop lights but, but i really don't think its a feasible idea. There needs to be a proper survey carried out, to come up with a flow diagram to determine the best places and the different times to be alloted to stop lights.
What would probably make more sense is to have more trafiic police, not only at the junction to Fort and Cayon streets, but at the more busy intersections, especially at "rush hour".
Another major contributor to the traffic congestion is the problem caused by illegal parking. Also, some roads need to be converted to one ways ie. Centeral Street between Church and Fort one way heading east, and Central Street between Fort and W. Independence Square one way heading west.
With more and more vehicles being regestered, the problem of trafiic congestion will only continue to increase until proper plans be implemented.
Jomo wha you calling out de people dem for bout de ain't live in St. Kitts lol. Great points by the way, I agree with you 100%
Although I can applaud the notion, I do not believe that St Kitts has enough traffic, lanes or wide enough roads to warrant such a capital investment.
And like you, I would definitely miss the Traffic Officer at the top of Fort Street.
I think, for right now at least, that St Kitts has bigger issues to deal with, especially with regards to remedying the pressing crime situation.
Kick rocks.....does that answer your question
why is it when people go a foreign for a lil bit they always feel the need to change tings...technology don't fit everywhere....we dont need no damn traffic light...we just need less cars ...i'm afraid the more people push for modernization is the more we lose sight of paradise ....
my words not yours..
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