Dear Editor,
The Half-Way-Tree branch of National Commercial Bank (facing York Pharmacy) has a drive-thru teller line which is accessible from Hope Road. I have observed for several months that at varying intervals during the course of the day it is inundated with motorists, at times blocking one of the three lanes provided for travelling. Drivers have to navigate their way into the centre lane, then after passing this line, try to return to the original lane to turn left at the traffic light.
This significantly contributes to the congestion that is usually present at this area already congested by taxi drivers who carelessly stop in the middle of the thoroughfare. This issue has been so prevalent to the point where I observed police officers directing traffic away from the lane, in an effort to maintain the flow of traffic.
Should this lane now be designated a 'Bank Lane' just as how we have special lanes for buses?
NCB must review that facility as it does not facilitate any convenience for commuters and motorists in the area, and environmentally I am sure it does more damage to our fragile environment to stay in an operating vehicle in a stationary position for an average of 20 minutes emitting carbon monoxide, etc, versus parking the vehicle and entering the bank.
Timothy Cawley
cawley.timothy@gmail.com
Bank lane for NCB HWT?
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The Half-Way-Tree branch of National Commercial Bank (facing York Pharmacy) has a drive-thru teller line which is accessible from Hope Road. I have observed for several months that at varying intervals during the course of the day it is inundated with motorists, at times blocking one of the three lanes provided for travelling. Drivers have to navigate their way into the centre lane, then after passing this line, try to return to the original lane to turn left at the traffic light.
This significantly contributes to the congestion that is usually present at this area already congested by taxi drivers who carelessly stop in the middle of the thoroughfare. This issue has been so prevalent to the point where I observed police officers directing traffic away from the lane, in an effort to maintain the flow of traffic.
Should this lane now be designated a 'Bank Lane' just as how we have special lanes for buses?
NCB must review that facility as it does not facilitate any convenience for commuters and motorists in the area, and environmentally I am sure it does more damage to our fragile environment to stay in an operating vehicle in a stationary position for an average of 20 minutes emitting carbon monoxide, etc, versus parking the vehicle and entering the bank.
Timothy Cawley
cawley.timothy@gmail.com
Bank lane for NCB HWT?
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