Floriana traffic lights

Candidus II, in On The Dot of June 23, seemed to be against the traffic lights in St Anne Street, Floriana. The contributor writes that the underpasses are in fact a safer bet for pedestrians.

In Floriana a great percentage of the residents are senior citizens and going up and down the steps and ramps of the underpasses is a health hazard to the many with heart problems and other physical impediments. The underpasses are also filthy especially when some big occasion like Carnival and events on St Publius Square (the Granaries) take place, such as the Isle of MTV show. These underpasses are often used as toilets and are not safe for women or old people using them at certain times of the evening.

Candidus II should know that the traffic lights near the Lion Fountain and those in St Anne Street are synchronised; that is the red light shows at the same time at both points.

I assure Candidus II that the traffic lights in St Anne Street are there to stay.