I refer to the letter from the manager of the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Jurgen Wolter, headlined 'Tourists put off by traffic congestion' (South China Morning Post, January 19).
Mr Wolter says the Government has gone too far with its 'traffic-calming' scheme in Tsim Sha Tsui, and it has resulted in increased traffic congestion which discourages potential diners and shoppers from visiting the area.
There is severe congestion. However, I do not agree with Mr Wolter. I believe the Government has not gone far enough. Surely the whole area should be pedestrianised. This has happened in many other cities, for example Frankfurt and Dublin, and has been very successful. It has not deterred tourists or locals; quite the opposite.
Of course, essential deliveries would still be permitted, but these would have to be made before, say, 7am. In addition there would have to be some form of transport along the main arteries, preferably trams.
The MTR could cope with additional transport needs and a mass transit system linking the Star Ferry, Nathan Road and Tsim Sha Tsui East would be a good idea.
I cannot see why the vast majority of people who drive to the area need to do so. They can use public transport or walk. I think Mr Wolter would be surprised how much extra business would come to the area if it was pedestrianised.