The Editor,
I live near the bottom of Clarke Hill (Snake Hill) in Port Moody and I am constantly hearing the screech of tires as drivers turn the corner on to St. Johns Street. Generally, these cars are taking the turn at too high a speed, which is only worsened with the slick roads after a dry spell like we’ve had recently. To add to speed and road conditions, this is a blind corner and sometimes vehicles can be backed up while stopped at the red light, forcing the vehicles to stop suddenly.
I have two main concerns with this.
First, I have seen many accidents as a result of these factors. Luckily, everyone has been OK so far but it is so frequent that each time I hear the sound of screeching tires, I flinch waiting for the sound of a crash.
Second, I walk on the sidewalk that is beside this curve in the road and I am afraid that one time when a driver loses control, they will end up on the sidewalk, injuring me or another pedestrian. I have no other option to walk to my house other than this sidewalk as jaywalking across this dangerous turn would be just as unsafe.
I just want to urge drivers to please slow down, take extra caution on the sharp turns and be aware of the slippery roads. I don’t want to see anyone hurt.
Brittney Fader, Port Moody
