Thairath Online
26 Apr 2022 18:51
Sakonthi pointed out that if he became the Bangkok governor, he would adjust the crosswalk as well. both color and pattern Aim to add more lights to allow drivers to park the car. for the safety of pedestrians crossing the road Ready to continue the project to get rid of old car wrecks that obstruct traffic.
On April 26, Sakolthee Phatthiyakul, a candidate for Bangkok Governor’s No. 3, said during a visit to Bang Kho Laem District, Yannawa that today he continues to campaign in many areas of the country. Bangkok, which in addition to introducing himself to the people also want to explore various problems found that most of the people Still complaining about traffic. both in terms of congestion density traffic jam and also asked to take care of safety issues such as zebra crossings that people are not confident in their safety The need to walk across the crosswalk in Bangkok is different from the big cities in other countries where cars will stop immediately when they see people crossing the crosswalk.
Mr. Sakolthee also said that the issue of driving must create awareness for the driver. may take time But in the part of Bangkok He thought it was important to make the crosswalk as safe as possible. to make sure people cross the road and is a landmark that drivers must park And the layout should be the same in all areas. so that the driver understands that when they arrive at the area near the crosswalk It is necessary to slow down or stop for safety, no overtaking. or speed up
“I think about the warning lights. It should be clear both day and night. Because sometimes the driver hardly notices that it’s a way for people to cross. And most importantly, the crosswalk should be the same, for example, the same paint to make it memorable. so that drivers will have to be careful when reaching intersections or crossings for people crossing the road,” said Sakolthee.
Mr. Sakolthee added that another problem he has seen and has been working on since his days as Deputy Governor. is to get rid of various old car wrecks left parked along the streets or in the alleys which in addition to creating problems obstructing traffic It is also a source of dust and dirt. Over a year This project has moved more than a thousand old cars. both the part that the owner of the wreck moves by himself and BMA arranged to move in the designated area in Nong Khaem District
However, such action It is a project that people like. Because some car wrecks have been parked for 30-40 years and still have not moved. “If I have the opportunity to go back and do it, I will continue. to make various areas in Bangkok as convenient and safe as possible for people,” said Mr. Sakolthi.
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