6 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Vasco da Gama Airport road is very dangerous. People are driving super fast and crossing the middle line without looking. The night and rainy conditions make it very dangerous. There are no traffic lights either.”
“Vasco da Gama Airport road is very dangerous. People are driving super fast and crossing the middle line and they without seeing and the night and rainy conditions very dangerous. There are no traffic lights also.”
Nearby, the main topics are centered around critical issues impacting road safety and local infrastructure. Citizens express significant concerns regarding reckless driving on single-lane highways, highlighting the absence of middle dividers and traffic lights on key routes like the Vasco da Gama Airport road, which leads to dangerous overtaking and unsafe conditions, particularly at night and in the rain ⚠️. There are also strong calls to address unsafe practices by tourists, specifically regarding triple-seat riding with babies and lack of helmets. Furthermore, an apparent lack of a proper parking lot at Goa Dabolim Airport forces people to wait on the road, affecting convenience and experience. Concerns were also raised about the changing local business environment, with a noted increase in liquor shops. Despite these challenges, there is a positive appreciation for the beautiful coastal drives in Vasco, suggesting inherent natural assets. Constructive solutions, such as implementing rumble strips to deter reckless driving, have been put forth by the community 💡, indicating a desire for proactive measures.
“On these single-lane highways, the middle divider should have rumble strips or something similar to deter drivers from overtaking recklessly. Without them, drivers are too free to swerve dangerously across the lanes.”
“I understand the need for empathy, but these tourist couples coming to Goa on bikes with small babies, riding triple seat without any safety gear or helmets, should be a criminal offense. It's not the babies' fault.”
“As there is no parking lot for Goa Dabolim Airport, uh we just wait outside in front of the road and in the rain, uh bike fellow stopped and offered selling chai and coffee.”
“There are only liquor shops in Goa, wherever you see all the small restaurants, uh, like these little shops and everything have been turned over into big liquor malls. Multiple”
“It's a beautiful drive on this coastal road in Vasco, and I'm really enjoying it. It looks like California.”
