WITH reference to the report that the traffic system at Walmgate Bar may be abandoned, we agree with this suggestion. Even though the plan is only an experiment, it has caused delays at peak periods for taxis and buses, including Park & Ride services.

The idea also causes a lot of extra traffic for people living in Navigation Road, which becomes a rat run in the rush hour, and is especially dangerous for residents.

Walmgate Bar is unique, but surely in this day and age some scheme could be designed to protect this lovely building from damage from high-sided vehicles.

Mr and Mrs J B Pettitt,

Rosemary Place, York.

Updated: 09:40 Tuesday, January 25, 2005