Editor:
The question might be, is signage in the City of White Rock becoming not unlike that often mocked in Singapore?
Recently a new sign appeared near where the barbecues used to be at a small park at West Beach.
This park is used by many families from surrounding areas for its picnic tables and beach access. They pay large dollars for adjacent parking that the city has become revenue addicted to over the years.
The barbecue stands have been removed, but remain incomplete in that a red safety cone covers a public safety hazard where the posts once existed. With the work not complete to date, if the cone goes missing and someone is hurt, I am sure liability will rest with the city for the hazard they have created.
The symbol of a flame is clear on the City of White Rock signage to prohibit not just the charcoal barbecues but implies anything with a flame and is ambiguous at best.
This signage does not address the bylaw of smoking in public, which is a big concern for those looking to enjoy the beach and surrounding areas. It is odd that they would miss this important issue when thought was placed into creating such a sign.
Again, the entire Marine Drive area has more traffic signs than many other similar areas in the Lower Mainland.
Perhaps a review towards cleaning up the mass number of traffic signs for dos-and-don’ts might make for less competition with the signs of small businesses as well.
It seems the over-signage on Marine Drive by the City of White Rock is hitting a toxic level. Perhaps it’s time to revisit this towards restoring the beauty of the beach area and accommodating users.
Ron Eves, White Rock