Lija calls for implementation of traffic plan
Lija council this afternoon presented the Malta Environment and Planning Authority with proposals they drew up following public consultations.
One of the proposals, Mayor Ian Castaldi Paris said, was for Mepa to a traffic management plan it had drawn up around two years ago.
Traffic caused by people using Lija as a shortcut, he said, was one of the village’s major problems.
Another proposal was to ban of the construction of large supermarkets and shops, which although allowed in the local plan were never built.
He called for the scheduling of several gardens in Lija to make sure they would not be developed.
Mepa chairman Austin Walker said that the authority would consider and take not of Lija’s proposals.
“We believe that local councils have a key role to play in the upcoming revision exercise of the local plan and we want to give them greater space and flexibility to focus on the issues that really matter to their locality, while at the same time ensuring a focus on national strategic objectives.”
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lgalea
Jan 16th 2009, 20:42
Kevin Farrugia
Perhaps the Lija Mayor thinks that they are special.
Roads are there to be used by all and not by those living in the locality only.
J. Fiorentino
Jan 16th 2009, 20:12
Lija Local Council cannot have presented its suggestions for a traffic plan without consultation with Balzan and Attard Local Councils.
Some days ago this paper published a letter from a reader who complained about the traffic congestion that drivers experience daily when using the road near the residence of the American Ambassador.
Is the mayor of Lija Local Council aware that if traffic is not allowed to use parts of Lija and Balzan the traffic situation in the stretch of road mentioned above would turn disastrous?
PLEASE.... ATTARD, BALZAN AND LIJA COUNCILS DO GET TOGETHER AND COME OUT WITH A TRAFFIC PLAN THAT WOULD SERVE TO DECREASE OUR FRUSTATION RATHER THAN INCREASE IT!!
Kevin Farrugia
Jan 16th 2009, 19:18
"Traffic caused by people using Lija as a shortcut, he said, was one of the village’s major problems."
Interesting, Will the Majors of San Gwann, Mosta, Mgarr, Mellieha,Gzira, Floriana,Hamrun,Fgura,Tarxien,Zabbar.........etc etc do the same? Does the Lija major realise that we are a small island with all of our villages overlapping each other!!!! Or do we have to expect Lija to have special privillages over others!!!!
lgalea
Jan 16th 2009, 18:22
ADT is simply a tool in Gonzipn's hands to fleece the drivers out of their last cent with his octopus tentacles searching every citizen's pocket.
Ray Sultana
Jan 16th 2009, 18:03
The Lija council is doing a great job in safeguarding the environment of the locality. I hope other councils follow the Lija example and I hope Mepa would implement the proposals made by the council especially the one regarding the scheduling of gardens... they are an important part of the history and charm of the locality.
J Abela
Jan 16th 2009, 16:45
I have received an email currently in circulation that 8 speed cameras will be installed at:
B'Kara Regional Road
St Venera tunnels
Qormi
Tal Barrani
We are talking about 8 cameras (yes 8!)over and above the ones currently installed.
If know that this is not related to the Lija topic however as the media didn't mention nothing yet,I thought that the one should do something about it. I am unware whether this mail is legitimate or not.
I agree that in some 'hot' spots cameras should be installed to SAFEGAURD and secure from overspeeding rather than as a income revenue. However this would be way too much for our island.
Are you serious ADT?