Less is more IF people don’t like the seven-storey Bayswater building rejected recently (Voice, October 31, 2015), they might have to work for a halt to the rush to build more and more high-rise to house the ever-increasing population. Because most of the new people wanting apartments are coming from overseas, I ask all people…

Pedal pleasure I HAD the pleasure of using the segregated bike lanes on Scarborough Beach Road in Mt Hawthorn for the first time on a sunny Sunday afternoon some weeks ago. As a commuting cyclist I follow the widely accepted advice to ride at least one metre into the road lane for safety reasons when…

Separate for safety A COMBINED response to Gene Lorenzon and Leonie Edwards regarding cycle lanes on Scarborough Beach Road (Voice Mail, October 17, 2015). Gene, every major city in the world right now is looking at cycling as one of the most realistic and cost-effective ways to combat congestion. The best way to get more…

Give it a go I WAS disappointed to read Marina Foster’s letter regarding the inconvenience of the proposed bicycle lanes down Scarborough Beach Road. Don’t all modes of transport deserve to arrive at their final destination safely? That is what these segregated bike lanes will allow. I’ve ridden on that stretch of road before and…

Improving mobility benefits INTERESTING response by Marina Foster (Voice Mail, October 10, 2015) to the City of Vincent’s protected bike lanes on Scarborough Beach Road. The letter was published on the same day the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) released its report: “Delivering Sustainable Urban Mobility”. In essence, the researchers would be congratulating the…

Mark Rossi: litter cop I WOULD like to put into context your article, “Caught in the act” (Voice, October 3, 2015). Vincent’s own webpage on litter control advises the posting of publicity material is prohibited in a public place, with an associated fine of up to $10,000. Section 24A of the Litter Act states, “Any…

Albert nose HAVING read the front page article “Albert nose it’s dirty this year” (Voice, September 26, 2015) if I was Cr Sylvan Albert I would feel proud, as the red nose is the symbol to combat SIDS, of people who work hard to save lives. Cr Albert is seeking your vote at the next election…

Listen better I READ with disappointment (Voice, September 19, 2015) that Leederville Farmers Markets will not reopen in its current guise. The markets brought life to Leederville every Sunday morning with residents and visitors coming from across the city looking for farm-fresh and organic produce. Perhaps more disappointing is our mayor’s comments in your story,…

His body, his choice, we’re sorry ON Tuesday September 8, 2015 I agreed to have my picture taken for an article in the Perth Voice (“Give a little love to Baysie,” September 12, 2015). When I agreed to have my photograph taken it was with the understanding that a picture of my likeness and representative…

We weren’t friends at school DEBBIE SAUNDERS’ letter (Voice Mail, September 5, 2015) is false and cannot go unanswered. Firstly, Ms Saunders claims my previous letter (Voice Mail, August 22, 2015) did not answer her earlier question (Voice Mail, August 8, 2015). That is not true. Ms Saunders may not agree with my answer nor…