lanes. Lakelse traffic, which by that time would have waited patiently for 60-seconds, would then again move to the top of the priority list.

Pedestrians might be a prob- lem, however. This scenario would mean a constant flow of traffic either along Lakelse or turning left or right in or out of Ottawa and Sparks. For pedestrians, then, it might be necessary to stop all traffic from time to time. This would be controlled by the pedestrians themselves using conveniently located crosswalk push buttons. At the same time, pedestrian safety would be main- tained by erasing the crosswalk at the present intersection of Ottawa and Lakelse.

Problem solved? Not quite. There’s still the matter of loyal Petro-Canada customers. Access to their favourite pump in town will be directly across from Sparks St. — right in the middle of the intersection. One solution council will consider is closing the

station’s Lakelse Ave. entrances. Instead, Petro-Canada customers could access the service station from the new Ottawa St.

This would be similar to the Terrace Shopping Centre "exit only" onto Emerson, though, meaning a “right turn only” sign, and this idea might still need a little refining. Don’t forget, a "right turn only” sign at Ottawa and Lakelse is where this whole story began.

Complex problem? Yes. But city aldermen might have an ace in the hole. Not considered yet is the rear exit to Skeena Mall, a part of the Greig Ave. right-of- way behind the liquor store that is already well-used today. All indications are that paving this stretch of gravel will also enter into council’s Monday night debate.

From here, talks and traffic might move onto Kalum St. Alder- men will probably be spared any consideration of the Kalum- Lazelle intersection Monday

night. It’s not likely all the data the need will be ready at that time. It will be time, though, to make a decision affecting appar- ent vehicle-pedestrian conflicts a few blocks north.

The Public Works Committee recommendation here, is for a push button-controlled pedestrian light at Kalum and Loen. An RCMP investigation of the area indicates vehicular traffic adheres to the law for the most part, but the same can’t be said of pedes- trians.

“Pedestrians seem to cross the roads at all locations," according to the report, "be it at a crosswalk or in the middle of the road."

A traffic light of the type recommended would cost about $30,000. And while some resi- dents don’t necessarily oppose the idea, some have questioned the location. Perhaps it should be at Scott... or Straume. City aldermen will have to consider younger children headed for E.T. Kenney in their deliberations, though, and

-H. Lehmann Jewellers Ltd.

Retirement SALE until March 28 (closing day)

Tremendous savings on everything in the store to thank all our faithful friends, customers & staff

over the past 25 years!

The Lehmanns have sold their jewellery store to Carter’s Jewellers.

H. Lehmann Jewellers Ltd.

Skeena Mall

Terrace 635-5616

Terrace Review -—— March 6, 1992