The ADT is driving in the slow lane

Sliema councillor Julian Galea did well to highlight the problems the council is facing with the ADT regarding the Residents Parking Scheme (March 10) as it is a fact that the majority of Sliema residents point fingers at the Sliema council for the impasse. A correspondent had labelled ADT as a "red tape monster" - he should have added the word "useless" as this is most appropriate to describe ADT.

About a year ago a working group was set up by the Sliema council to discuss the proposal to turn George Borg Olivier and Amery streets into one-ways given that their carriageway, with parking on either side, cannot take two cars moving in opposite directions especially when a tourist coach, ambulance, mini-van, delivery truck or any other heavy vehicle is involved.

With a hospital and hotel in George Borg Olivier Street, a hotel in High Street and a big supermarket in Amery Street, traffic and pollution have increased tremendously.

As I had formed part of the working group I regularly enquire with the council about the matter, however to my disappointment each and every time I am told that the ADT are still evaluating the proposal.

Why the ADT have to take so long is beyond me, however as they are "useless" I should not be surprised.

It is high time that the councils are given direct responsibility for traffic management in their respective town/village thus eliminating bureaucracy and ADT's delaying tactics.