Unite against traffic lights over traffic circles

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#13

I have lived in areas were they have circles and find that the traffic flow is better and less congestio

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#15

Traffic lights promote high jacking hot spots especially in the evenings. And accidents caused by jumping the amber or red lights are higher than that of traffic circles

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#17

I am a resident of Lakeside Village and I am strongly opposed to the construction of robots in our area

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#23

It will affect my day to day commute...

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#24

I agree that people don't always pay attention to the robots and that circles force them to slow down.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#25

I completely agree with the views on traffic circle vs traffic lights. Particularly around the safety issues and cars reducing speed where there is a traffic circle

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#26

No public participation. Traffic lights are not the way forward.

(Modderfontein, Gauteng South Africa, 2017-10-12)

#27

im for this cause

(modderfontein johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#29

All the reasons mentioned above

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#31

I don't want traffic lights.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#36

Not only will it be safer as people have to slow down it also does not use electricity! But mostly traffic lights will increase the risk of highjacking as the new mall is being added in the area.. which we in modderfontein also did not want! Traffic lights will only cause problems with traffic flow in the area.. not to mention the public harrassment that will be added by hawkers and window washers.. all adding to the safety risk for those living in the area!

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#37

Traffic lights are an unnecessary waste of scarce resources when the circle works perfectly!

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#38

I am a resident in the area and the development is messing up the entire suburb

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#42

There is no need for robots. They are ruining our quiet , very pretty area all for a shopping centre which we have many of with in a 5 km radius

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#43

I object to traffic lights over traffic circles

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#44

I do not want traffic lights!

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#45

I am signing because I agree with all the sentiments given in the article.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#52

I dont think traffic lights will be a good solve for that intersection.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#53

I do not see the requirement for Traffic Lights (Robots)

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#58

I live in Thornhill Estate and believe the current situation is appropriate

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#62

The robots will bring crime into area and more accidents
Environmental effects due to increased car omissions

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#63

I am a resident and disagree with erecting traffic lights

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#66

I truly believe that replacing the traffic circles with traffic lights will be an absolute disaster.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#67

For the clear reasons stated above

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#71

I am a resident of Thornhill Estate and the traffic lights will negatively impact the residents of Thornhill Estate!

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-12)

#72

I strongly believe traffic circles reduce traffic conjestion and on my way to the N3 always pick roads through Longmeadow to avoid traffic lights.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#73

Safety concerns with people ignoring traffic lights. Traffic circles ensure traffic slows down.

(Thornhill Estatee, 2017-10-12)

#76

1)Traffic Lights outside Thornhill Estate would be flooded with every storm and would then be faulty.
2)Traffic noise would increase with the stop-go of traffic vs the gentle flow of traffic in a traffic circle.
3)Congestion leaving Thornhill, because not all traffic turns left on exit from the estate, so a left dedicated turning lane would not solve the problem.
4) I agree with all the points mentioned in the petition.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#78

I am signing the petition as I do not believe that traffic lights will improve safety. I am strongly of the view that the traffic circles should remain. For anyone coming home late at night they will NOT stop and wait for the lights but will rather go through them which increases the risks of unnecessary accidents. It will also worsen the traffic flows in the areas during peak traffic times.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-12)

#82

Traffic lights will cause unnecessary congestion at the gate,is more costly to upkeep and be a threat for potential hyjacking

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#84

It’s unreasonable to have traffic light right in front of our main gate.

If the developers care about the community they should have engaged us on the matter, it’s a total disregard of our access to the estate

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#91

I do not want robots to replace the traffic circles

(MODDERFONTIEN JHB, 2017-10-13)

#95

I agree fully

(Thornhill Estate, 2017-10-13)

#96

Traffic lights will cause major problems for the flow of traffic in and out of our Estate

(Gauteng, 2017-10-13)

#97

I oppose the traffic lights as it will cause disaster in and out the estate, as it is if one of the booms are down traffic backs up all along the main exit. When the traffic lights are down at the entrance of Johannesburg Road, traffic backs up all the way down to the entrances of both Thornhill and Lakeside.
Traffic lights in this small congested area is just not practical nor viable.
WHAT WERE YOU GUYS THINKING?

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#98

This will cause major traffic delays in and out of the Estate and entire area.

(Gauteng, 2017-10-13)

#101

I do not want a traffic light in Modderfontein!!

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#104

A circle will be far more efficient . Won't go down & won't be set incorrectly.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#107

I do not want the traffic lights to replace the traffic circles, I think this will make traffic is our area terrible!

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#112

Traffic Circles work much better than traffic lights for small to medium intersections in this city! Traffic lights are always out, and cause traffic chaos.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#113

Traffic circles work better than traffic lights

(Edenvale, 2017-10-13)

#117

Traffic lights will increase risk of crime at intersections especially returning to my home in the late evenings when I have to stop at red lights. Also will increase vehicle speeds and high impact results.

(Modderfontein, Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#119

Robots are not an option in lakeside. The traffic circle work very well

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#120

don't want traffic lights outside our estate, for security reasons and for traffic back up.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#121

I do not agree with the removal of the traffic circles and installation of traffic lights.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#124

Traffic Lights are a security risk!

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#125

Irs crucial there are no robots.
It would be a disaster.
Circles are the only sane way to go

(Gauteng, 2017-10-13)

#127

Circles have a calming effect on traffic flow. There is no excessive amount of traffic at this point to warrant putting in traffic lights.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#128

TOTALLY AGAINST THE INSERTION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OUTSIDE LAKESIDE AND THORNHILL. THE RESIDENTS WERE NEVER INFORMED WITH REGARDS TO THIS, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BEAUTIFUL TRAFFIC CIRCLES ARE BEING DUG UP AND WE ARE TOLD THAT TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS A COMPLETE VIOLATION AND SERVES NOT ONLY A DANGER TO THE RESIDENTS TRYING TO ENTER AND EXIT BUT WILL ALSO BRING IN THE ELEMENT OF DANGER. PLEASE COULD WE NOT HAVE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. ALSO NOT SURE WHEY ALL THE TREES HAD TO BE REMOVED TO MAKE WAY FOR ANOTHER ROAD - WHY COULD THE EXISTING ROAD JUST NOT BE UPGRADED!!!!

(JOHANNESBURG, 2017-10-13)

#129

I'm signing this petition because I have seen the traffic jams when the traffic lights are out and impossibility of getting out of our Estate. A traffic light at the entrance would have the same bottle necking affect.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#137

Why change what is already working well. I live in Thornhill Estate and oppose robotes outside the entrance to this estate. It will create significant congestion and have a terrible impact on the flow of traffic into and out of the estate. It will creat backlog of traffic on both sides, within estate as well as on the outside roads around the centre. Circles are used more and more today throughout the worldforethe purposeto improve fluidity and speed up traffic flow. Why chnage what we already have which is worlinf well ?? Im signing this to please not change what is working.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#138

I travel that route twice every day and the circles work perfectly. Traffic lights go down and then traffic is backed up.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-13)

#142

DEAD AGAINST TRAFFIC LIGHTS OUTSIDE LAKESIDE VILLAGE AND THIRNHILL ESTATE

(JOHANNESBURG, 2017-10-13)

#143

I don't want traffic lights at the circle this will cause havoc!!!!!! Don't take away our nature!!

(modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#144

Traffic lights will make it impossible for residents to get out of Thornhill in the morning - long line to get out while everyone from Kempton Park cutting through Thornhill will cause a back up Valley road. Traffic circles work much better.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-13)

#147

This will in no way help with traffic that flows, this will back up traffic in and out of our estate.

(johannesburg, 2017-10-14)

#148

I feel strongly about the negative impact the traffic lights will have on residents living in and around the area

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-14)

#149

I own property in and work in Thornhill Estate and agree the circles should remain and that increased traffic flow should be diverted to Centenary Rd

(Edenvale, 2017-10-14)

#152

Traffic circles work perfectly whereas the robots increase accidents, crime, illegal windscreen washers and opportunists, more congestion, frustration, unhappy people, unnecessary expense amongst other reasons. Impact study has not been done. Big mistake.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-14)

#155

I oppose the traffic lights & would prefer to keep the traffic circles

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-15)

#156

I believe it will slow down traffic and create an unnecessary backlog

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-15)

#158

I don’t think the robots will be safe and prefer the circles.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-15)

#159

The traffic circles work well

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-16)

#160

Traffic lights inappropriate and unnecessary. Completely unacceptable.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-16)

#162

I am signing this petition for the above reasons.
I am also going to BOYCOTT the shopping mall ,they need us , we don't them.If the traffic circles remain i will support the mall.
Please forward to all residents in our area for BOYCOTT support.

Regards
Luis Pestana

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-16)

#163

Lisa Jasper

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-16)

#166

As a resident of Thornhill Estate I am strongly opposed to traffic lights being installed at our entrance which will lead to traffic congestion during peak hours and, I believe, accidents due to motorists (taxis in particular) increasing speed to catch robots as they are changing. There has been a traffic circle in this position for many years and it has work well !

(MODDERFONTEIN, 2017-10-16)

#170

Because this would effect my family and I very negatively.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-16)

#172

I fully support the petition

(Moddefontein, 2017-10-16)

#175

I do not agree to the robots in Modderfontein.....AND the centre,

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-17)

#177

Treaffic lights will cause congestion coming out of the village and the traffic circles slows traffic down in a very dense area

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-17)

#178

I live in the village and support the fact that traffic circles prevent t-bone accidents and beat the light accidents. They statistically have less fatal accidents then traffic lights

(Johann sbutg, 2017-10-17)

#180

I believe the traffic lights are unsafe

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-17)

#181

I don't want to live in a place that resembles a big city. We love Lakeside because of its quant atmosphere

(Lakeside Village, 2017-10-17)

#183

Against the traffic lights. Leave the traffic circle as is.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-17)

#185

The congestion it will cause

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-17)

#186

I live in Lakeside, and agree traffic circles are traffic calming, as well as not affected by power outages.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-17)

#187

I am a resident of Thornhill estate and dont want traffic congestion at robots nor window washers that hang around the robots at shopping centres

(Gauteng, 2017-10-17)

#188

Don’t want traffic lights

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-17)

#189

Circles are safer in terms of vehicle accidents, safer in terms of hi jacking, and result in better traffic flow.

(Edenvale, 2017-10-17)

#191

I agree that traffic circles are preferable to traffic lights.

(Johannesburg, 2017-10-17)

#194

I do not want traffic lights in modderfontein as they cause more accidents and more reckless driving. We are living in a small village area and do not need the traffic lights ! GET RID OF THIS STUPID IDEA !!!

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-18)

#195

I'm all for traffic circles to stay in Modderfontein

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-18)

#196

Traffic circles allow for free flow of traffic. Traffic lights will encourage vendors and also cause backlog at peak hours for exiting and entering the area, namely Lakeside Village.

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-18)

#199

I am signing against traffic lights here in Modderfontein and at other intersections. Many people have no respect for a red light. They zip through regardless! This is serious matter which needs to attended to at the highest level. Taxis stop anywhere at anytime and anyplace! Must STOP. Please!

(Modderfontein, 2017-10-18)