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Traffic
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Moving Houses on the island
It seems there should be some basic "rules" about moving houses on the island. I imagine most people recognize the inconvenience factor. But the danger part comes in when we consider the need for emergency vehicles--fire, medical (ambulance service), and, even, law enforcement--to get through. And when a house is completely blocking the road, people who may need emergency services (which may be even life-and-death situations) may be precluded from receiving the services they need.
Dr. Love
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Community and Society
San Pedro’s most trafficked roads undergo much-needed repairs
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) started a small project on Friday, July 5th, to repair a section of Coconut Drive near the airport...
Traffic
Letter to the Editor: Repeat visitor concerned over traffic
"The complication of the semi-trucks in a constant parade must be so hard on the locals, and businesses as well as the well-being of the community. It was shocking to return and experience this, as we like to spend time downtown visiting the shops and restaurants."
Community and Society
Airborne dust affecting residents living along unpaved streets; motorists asked to slow down
As the dry season continues, residents across the subdivisions around San Pedro Town are experiencing issues with the excess airborne dust caused by motorists and large trucks. Those living along the main unpaved streets are the most affected, and they are appealing to the authorities to water the dusty roads as done in the past routinely. While the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has taken advantage of the dry period to continue rehabilitating streets, they are aware of the situation. They ask those affected to call their offices at 226-2198 so they can prioritize and better address the issue. At the same time, motorists are asked to be considerate and avoid speeding in residential areas.
Traffic
Letter to the Editor: Congestion on roads not designed for large vehicles
"With parking limited in the downtown areas where even golf carts limit pedestrians it is with the larger vehicles that concentration should be of concern."
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Traffic
"Every day that I walk around town I see irresponsible drivers speeding. Everybody complains about the amount of golf carts coming to the island, but when anybody is driving, they seem to forget that there are pedestrians."
Traffic
San Pedro Traffic Department installs speed bumps north of San Pedro Town
Residents north of San Pedro Town welcomed the initiative by The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and the San Pedro Traffic Department (SPTD) in establishing a speed-control zone with speed bumps on the northern paved road.