Parriwi Road: Mosman Council won’t back down on rat run closure
MOSMAN Council has refused to back down after closing a rat run popular with peninsula motorists — adding more than 40 minutes to their daily commute.
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MOSMAN Council has refused to back down after closing a rat run popular with peninsula motorists.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan had a meeting with his Mosman counterpart Carolyn Corrigan on Wednesday and said the topic was discussed.
“Their staff will talk to our staff and give some feedback and numbers and figures and fill us in on the true picture on what is happening and if there is an issue or not,” he told the Manly Daily.
“They are not proposing to change it any time soon.”
A number of residents spoke to the Manly Daily this week to vent their frustration over changes in the lead-up to Parriwi Rd.
Lights have been installed on a short phase which allows about three cars through per sequence at The Spit East Carpark, which leads into Parriwi Rd.
The move essentially traps drivers in a carpark after crossing The Spit Bridge.
Motorists spoken to on Tuesday morning, a week after it was put in place, said it had added more than 40 minutes to their daily commute.
The short cut was shut down to “improve the amenity” of residents who live on the millionaires’ row, which has sweeping views of Middle Harbour.
The peninsula’s long-struggling commuters took to the Manly Daily’s Facebook page to express their displeasure.
“Who cares if it’s a millionaires’ row anyway. A road is a road,” wrote Sami Clarke.
But not all were against it, with some pointing out the dangers rat runners caused.
“It’s so dangerous that short cut as people fly up and down and it’s small with bends and loads of cars parked each side. Not safe,” Stephanie Kate wrote.
Others argued more should be done to improve job and education prospects on the peninsula.
“How about more local jobs on the peninsula and a local university,” Arthur Barrett said.
“A shorter commute is better for your mental health and your community and your family.”