by Roy O. Christensen and Susana Davila Santaella
It is great to see Tuxedo Park flourishing with new infill and remodelling projects bringing more families to the neighbourhood. The new dry pond and park space are welcome additions. More residents also mean more support for our local businesses and the community association. We have lived here over ten years, but Roy’s roots go way back. His mother’s childhood home (1945 to 1960) was on 26 Avenue, when that was the end of the city!
With additional residents there are now pedestrians, vehicles, and others using our streets, more than ever. Weekends are rest and relaxation for some, but for others they are regular business or workdays.
Here are a few reminders to keep our interactions courteous and safe:
• If on-street parking is at a premium, residents can park their vehicle(s) in the back or a garage, if possible.
• It is easy to follow a routine, like an everyday driving route, but it is also easy to take an alternate route if there are events that bring more traffic to the area.
• Pedestrians always have the right-of-way, but they need to be mindful of when it is safe to cross the road as heavier traffic or glaring sunlight can impede a driver’s vision (and don’t J-walk).
• When someone stops and waits for you to exit a vehicle or cross the road, do wave for a thank-you but don’t make them wait even longer by using your phone.
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