Vehicles pass through the Windsor Street exchange in Halifax in 2023. Photo by RYAN TAPLIN /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentCoun. Sam Austin seems to be speaking with some surprise over the recent revelation that our roadways are becoming more dangerous, and that more and more drivers and passengers, as well as pedestrians and cyclists, are being injured and killed.Article contentArticle contentBut, in truth, the only surprising thing about that reality is that he is surprised. All he needs to do is to just look around.Article contentArticle contentOur roadways are choked with traffic. With little in the way of modification, infrastructure designed and constructed for a population of fewer than 170,000 is now forced to accommodate a population of greater than 500,000.Article contentAt the same time, most of our main commuter roadways are marked with ruts, potholes and debris of various types. And at the same time, many of these main commuter roadways are given over to parking, short-time stopping for various types of errands, bus lanes, bike lanes, widened sidewalks, bump-outs and signage, which is, at best, confusing.Article contentAdditionally, we, as drivers, have become too hurried, too distracted, too indifferent to other drivers and other roadway users, and too entitled.Article contentTake Quinpool Road outbound at rush hour (which now lasts between 3 and 7 p.m.). Even on the best days, the drive reminds one of white-knuckled video games, so much so that one could be forgiven the perception that she or he is in a Mad Max movie.Article contentArticle contentThough it is wonderful to see that bad motorists are being ticketed in ever increasing numbers, it is clear that even more enforcement is needed. Starting with speed radar and red-light cameras would be a very good thing. Speed limits within the city seem to only be respected in the breach, and red lights seem to many drivers to be subject to only optional respect.Article contentAustin’s goal of no traffic injuries or deaths by 2038 is laudable and we should all embrace that objective. But only the strongest forms of enforcement will get us there.Article contentAnd if the police require more resources to that end, let’s make sure that we provide them.Article contentGavin Giles, HalifaxArticle contentArticle contentTime to loosen alcohol sale regulationsArticle contentI have lived in four Canadian provinces, and Nova Scotia has the most archaic regulations around selling alcohol.Article contentI have bought beer and wine at a corner store in Newfoundland and Labrador on the way to a cottage. I know you can buy certain alcoholic beverages in supermarkets in Quebec.
Voice of the People: Statistics show need for traffic enforcementin Halifax
