This change is expected to be a great boon to motorists, easing the congestion now seen in the rush hours. It is also thought that the new speedway will take much of the east and westbound motor traffic from Nanking Road, improving rush hour conditions there. The small man will benefit, as the China General Omnibus Ca. have just opened another Road. ¢mmediately they spy a possible customer there is a rush Of these men and vehicles across the stream of traffic, often being the cause of thrilling escapes and always being a source of anxiety: to the motorist.
Another convenience which the police of the Settlenjent and Concession wit doubtless appreciate, will be the elimination of that "Tom Tiddie round" on the boundary which kas been used by coolies and their friends as a point speedway.
Briefly outlined, the trans fo tion of Avenue Edward Vil will be ay follows:—in the middle of the street there will be the 28-foot speedway. On either side of this, parking spaces, with granite island. at intervals and on the principal corners, will be marked out in white Hines. 'These parking spaces will be six feet in width. 'The side ways for slower trafic will be 18 ft. 6 in. wide will be used by nesh handcarts, wheelbarrows, bicyclists, and their' kind,
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