Pedestrians at risk in Dundee

Sir, - I note from your report (August 18) that far more pedestrians are killed or seriously injured than any other category of road user.

I do not find this

surprising since, having given up my car 14 years ago on grounds of carbon emissions and cost, I find Dundee a peculiarly car-friendly city.

I have been knocked down on the pavement and the driver was acquitted.

The traffic lights are green for pedestrians for an absurdly short time, for example, at the foot of Blackness Avenue, one can barely cross diagonally walking at full pace. What must it be like for the less agile?

The lights at the main Nethergate/Marketgait intersection (and also immediately north of the station) allow one to cross half-way and then immediately prevent one completing the crossing.

Having said that, one does see pedestrians taking absurd risks; as if it was worth risking life and limb for gaining five seconds.

But most importantly, why cannot Dundee make residential areas 20 mph?

My local councillor has enquired about this, and the police response was that there was not evidence that it was necessary. Well, I think your admirable report provides the necessary evidence. Antony Black. 79 Blackness Avenue, Dundee.