http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--900-.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:03 PST Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40353-900-.htm#40353 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 PST Some time ago I wrote to the engineer in charge about the speed limit of 90 km/h at intersections with traffic signals on the Inland Island Highway. I requested an explanation of the limit at these intersections and also why the 90 km/h limit was placed so far away from the intersection. Not only do... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40207-900-.htm#40207 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PST Would you write an article on painted traffic islands? As I pass an island with my left turn signal on, someone behind me will often drive across the island, attempting to pass me and turn at the same intersection. I have seen professional drivers do this as well. Perhaps the reason that these driv... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40040-900-.htm#40040 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PST "Cash for Scrap Vehicles" reads the slogan spray painted on the side of a brightly coloured rust bucket parked precariously on the bank between a fence and the side street. It is visible from the main highway as you drive by and if you look carefully at it you can also see the telephone number to ca... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39906-900-.htm#39906 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PST Last week I received an e-mail from a young lady who was a student at a university in eastern Canada. She was involved in a traffic safety program on the campus that aimed to make it more pedestrian and bicycle friendly. She said that they had posted a number of new signs and painted some crosswalks...