With reference to the relocated bus stops on Fraser street, especially the one at the Chadwick Road end - this was done without consulting the residents of the area, the ones that matter – the bus users.
I understand that a very few complaints were received by Council that it was a hazard. What nonsense.
In all the years of existence there have been no accidents or incidents, just disgruntled motorists, probably, the ones who turn the corner at speed disregarding pedestrians and cyclists. I know – I live on the corner! I could see the bus stop.
This area is well populated and with many elderly who have no transport, and mothers with school children who have to cross the road. I am not able to carry much weight for any distance and that bus stop was a godsend as I only had to cross Fraser Street (a feat in itself) to my house.
I could not carry shopping this extra distance from the new stop.
The original space is now marked for parking. What is the difference – cars or buses joining the line of traffic? None. Why two stops very close – Pemberton Park and Yatton Park. No brownie points either for moving the Waimapu Street stop further north – another road to cross.

F Ellett, Tauranga.