Huh? Why is that? The road can be a bit dodgy due to traffic and no sidewalks, but other than that there is no major issue in walking the west end (the violence spree seems to have passed for now).
TAH - that was just my opinion. I have had a few close calls (and even seen an accident) with cars so I don't walk far on the cliffs...also turned an ankle in a pothole. My comment was purely in reference to traffic and no sidewalks.