Faces of Slow Lake Street: RAY WRIGHT

“Slow Lake allows me to walk in the shade when it’s warm and in the sun when it’s cold and anywhere I want on the street without fear of traffic. I enjoy seeing other people, particularly younger people riding or being pushed in strollers or jogging or whatever form of transport. Today a wheelchair for a while. It’s a lovely thing. I greatly enjoy it. Have since it first closed.

I want it to continue in some form. I realize there have been proposals for various ways it can open or partially open. But I like it the way it is. I realize there might be some pressure to have some vehicles with limited access to it and that’s fine. If the current openness is still enforced. Even if lanes on the side. It’s a great idea and I like it to continue.

I’ve lived here 22 years. I walk up and down Lake Street much more than I did before. Previously I walked on other streets in the Outer Richmond but now, half of my walking is here.”

RAY WRIGHT (walking)