Friday, April 19, 2024

Letter to the Editor: Disappointing Traffic Conditions

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Letters-to-the-EditorDear Editor,
We have recently spent one month in San Pedro. This was our 15th trip over the past 12 years. We have loved our visits over the years and have become friends with many locals and expats. We have supported an elementary school and sponsored a high school student for her four year term. Many friends and family have accompanied us over these years.
We have been increasingly disappointed with the traffic over the years, but this year in particular was the worst. One morning, while in town, we tried to pass a van parked in a red zone (no parking) on a side street and a truck came around the corner too wide and too fast and we swerved to avoid a head on collision resulting in our side swiping the illegally parked van. The driver of the van started a scream fest over the minor scratch to his vehicle while the truck kept going. We were brow-beaten into paying cash to the van driver for his repairs (far greater than the damage) to keep the peace.
As you can imagine, this left a very sour taste, and we avoided going downtown as much as possible following this. It had created doubt in our minds as to whether we will return.
We discussed this with other tourists staying at our resort and the conclusion by all of them was that this was the last year they would return also.
Please consider this letter when reviewing your traffic plan for the future. We will await some positive changes before booking another trip.
Regards,
Dan and Kathy Furlotte
Sarnia, Ontario
Canada

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