Full to the brim

Some drivers just keep loading items in the boot of their cars to the extent they are then unable to close the door leaving some of their cargo bulging out. Apart from this being illegal, it also puts other motorists in danger. This is also the case with parked cars which, as could be seen in Mosta recently, also cause disruptions for pedestrians. Hopefully, the newly-uniformed community officers will make a difference even here.

Welcome sight

The first thing tourists see at the airport these days is anything but a welcome sight. A kiosk selling junk food has taken to parking on a yellow line there. How can such practice be tolerated at such a prominent place? What if other ‘hawkers’ follow suit?

Full up

The civic amenity site in Mrieħel is so packed that cars can hardly manoeuvre around the site. The place is a mess and does little to encourage people to make use of the services there. Waste management is not just about plastic bags.

Safety first

Some of the old stone walls along a country road that leads from St Paul’s Bay to Żebbiegħ have collapsed after the recent heavy downpours, posing a danger to passing vehicles. The road has become a popular one over the last few years, offering a short-cut between the two localities. In fact, it was recently resurfaced, rendering it safer. One appreciates the government entities responsible for road safety and infrastructure have their hands full but clearing rubble strewn on such a busy road, and carry out the necessary repairs, is a job that must be done too.

Mind your step

While the authorities have been busy fixing/upgrading every road in Malta, it seems they are paying much less attention to the state of pavements. In St Julian’s, for example, a woman was badly hurt while walking on a pavement covered with broken tiles. If motorists deserve adequate roads, pedestrians demand decent walkways.

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