Road Crash and Injury Prevention Analyst, Tony Dickson, has expressed concern that many pedestrians in Ghana are opting for excuses rather than utilising elevated walkways designed for their safety.
According to Dickson, pedestrians often complain that the walkways are too long, leading them to risk crossing busy roads without using designated zebra crossings.
Speaking on Plan B FM’s Nkɔsoɔnsɛm show hosted by Obidehyeɛ Kofi Sekyi, Dickson highlighted examples of underutilised elevated walkways, including those in Madina and Tema’s Community 8 or 9.
“Some aggrieved students demonstrated for an elevated walkway after a vehicular knockdown of an SHS student, but pedestrians have refused to utilise the one built for them,” he noted.
Dickson also pointed out that traders have taken over some walkways, particularly in Ashaiman and central market centres in Tema, forcing pedestrians onto the main roads.
The analyst emphasised the need for a behavioural change amongst pedestrians, adding that law enforcement tends to focus on drivers rather than pedestrians who fail to use walkways.
“How many times have you heard a police officer arresting a pedestrian for not using the walkway, but always arrest the driver for committing traffic offences?” Dickson queried.
By: Longman/Planbfmonline.com
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