Editor, The Times:
I was away during the information sessions on the proposed roundabout at the 'Hub' intersection by the Info Center.
Seeing some of the readers comments in a past issue, I shared some of their concerns.
A recent trip to town running errands with many trips through the Hub intersection from all directions made me realize the proposed roundabout is a good solution.
Traffic currently entering or exiting Highway 5 at this junction behaves the same as in a roundabout - merging to the right and yielding to the left. Creating a roundabout would simply make all traffic directions equal, keep traffic moving, and eliminate the left hand turn - which to me is the most hazardous traffic flow pattern.
At one of my stops to cross Highway 5, a large tractor-trailer unit was making a left hand turn onto the Park Drive. It was a tight squeeze and I had to remain back from the stop line to avoid being run over. I trust the traffic engineers will ensure adequate space for transport vehicles.
There is plenty of available towards the south (actually west) side of the junction for construction - and access may be improved to Jim's Market.
I see the proposed roundabout as a great solution for the Hub junction, and would like to see one installed at the Wells Gray Inn junction as well.
Aaron Cooperman
Clearwater, B.C.