Dear Editor,
Re: “Think big, City of Richmond,” Letters, Nov. 11.
I take the Railway Greenway every day to work by bike. I have noticed they have built a new curb, one that I appreciate.
There is now a curb at the junction of Steveston and Railway, where before, a gravel path merged into the busy Steveston Hwy.
In the morning, many children cross at that intersection, on their bikes, skateboards, or by foot.
Now the curb also has a raised yellow part, it is an additional deterrent for cars that cut too close to where pedestrians would be waiting, as well as make it more visible to everyone in general.
When I come home from work it is always very dark now. I feel safer standing at that new curb. That junction used to be the only one with gravel, which I’m curious why it wasn’t a given for it to be paved while the Greenway was being built.
In any case, the road was closed for a week and a bit, and there were signs saying it was closed. Citizens are supposed to cross at the designated crosswalks and take the other side of the road. It was reasonable. This new curb is NOT “such a little thing” and it is just as important to improve the safety of our pedestrians and cyclists.
Hazel Cheng
Richmond
Editor's Note: The raised yellow tactile paving primarily assists the visually-impaired.
