Bermuda’s roads need immediate attention, members of the public said yesterday.

The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to gauge the public’s opinion on government spending — and many of the comments related to repairing the island’s roads.

Michael Lindo, 37, called the state of the roads “embarrassing” and said they warranted both a warning to tourists and an apology to motorists.

“You kind of get the impression that they just don’t care,” Mr Lindo said. “We’ll have tourists coming to the island pretty soon.

“They’ll be renting these little tiny bikes that won’t stand a chance against these potholes.”

Mr Lindo, who works in construction, said that the broken asphalt contributed to road accidents across the island – and would only get worse over time.

He added that he could count at least 20 pothole “easily” from his home in Warwick to his job site.

Winifred Peniston, 64, echoed his views and called on the Government to not only repairs potholes but to sort out vegetation overgrowth.

The Smith’s resident said: “I go by Knapton Hill every day and those weeds are taller than I am.”

She added: “Aesthetics are very important to me and I just feel like there has been no attention given whatsoever.”

Shareef Hinds, 32, said that the poor transport infrastructure put everyone’s lives in danger and damaged vehicles.

Mr Hinds, who works at Bermuda Motors on Church Street, said: “Customers come into our shop with damaged anti-lock braking system sensors almost every day, which is a requirement for vehicles to pass inspection at TCD.

“This damage comes from the conditions of our roads.”

Mr Hinds, from Sandys, added: “I would also like to see more care for youth, because a lot of our youth are running away from home.

“More recreational things for kids, more open parks and community days.”

Chelsea Tyrrell-Burrows, 30, agreed with her co-worker. “I want to see more investment in our seniors,” she added.

“Most of our seniors do not have jobs, so they should not have to pay for certain things.”

Mikhaela Konrad, 33, said that roads across the island needed maintenance, particularly in less-populated areas.

She explained: “The bushes in St David’s are overgrown, and they’re always overgrown. Buses have to constantly go over the line.

“When it comes to places that have high tourist value, they obviously put a little bit more work into them.

“The Town of St George got roadwork done and Hamilton gets their roadwork, but the outskirts miss out on everything else.”

Ms Konrad added: “I just bought a new car and it feel like an old car already.”

Ms Konrad, a restaurant server from St George’s, said that after-school care for children also needed proper funding.

She said: “I have friends who can’t pick their kids up right at 3.30 and they’re having to figure out where to get money for after-school care, especially if it’s private.

“I think public after-school care still costs $50 a week per child, which is a good bit of money.”

For others, road repairs took a back seat when it came to their concerns.

Alffie Caysey, 58, cited the cost of living as a major problem that needs government action.

“The cost of living is outrageous,” said the construction worker and father of three. “For the average person who doesn’t have a university degree, the cost of living is killing them.

“How are you paying $500-600 a month for an electricity bill?”

Mr Caysey, from Warwick, said that he works seven days a week but can barely stay afloat.

He added: “I’m not blaming the leaders, but something needs to be done.

“This can’t just be a haven for the wealthy.”

Signe Constable, 30, from Southampton, said: “I would like to see more funds allocated towards mental health and affordable housing and work towards free healthcare and making it more affordable for everyone who lives here.”