The arrangements for the exit of traffic from Paceville are a classic example of persisting in error, or worse a case of complete lack of interest on the part of the authority concerned.
All vehicles exiting the Paceville area of St Julian’s, a tourist hub, go through Dragonara Road and Church Street to eventually exit onto the roundabout on St George’s Road.
A zebra crossing at both ends of the exit point and a bus stop just 10 metres away on St Georges Road is the perfect formula for a semi-permanent traffic jam.
Cases are reported of tourists staying at one of the many hotels in the area actually missing a return flight after spending valuable time stuck in a traffic jam. Others make it by the skin of their teeth – an unfortunate and lasting end-of-holiday experience.
Tourism contributes 15 per cent of Malta’s GDP. The question arises, is 15 per cent of our GDP worth looking after?