Council bin as bad as sign

In response to John Collin's remarks in edition 232 of Peninsula News on a matter of equity, two comments.

Footpaths are for the walking public and mothers with prams, not cyclists.

They belong on the road.

Read the traffic manual. They're classed as a vehicle.

Next, where the sign in question is located, there is a big green garbage bin anchored to the pavement,

Does this not impede the progress of walkers, or is this there with council approval?

This bin is located near the entrance to the shop, which also has concrete steps and a hand rail to enable shoppers to enter.

In my view, council is not being reasonable in blocking a sign when they install a rubbish bin in the same area which is nearly as big as the sign in question.

Letter, 28 Jan 2010 Andy Palmer, Umina Beach