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that the fourth of July fireworks has been canceled in recent years for fear of an incident and that it was only a once a year occurrence that couldn’t even compare with a daily problem like the traffic situation. “It’s an incident waiting to happen,” Benson said.
Planning Commission Chairman Gary Schwartz, speaking from the audience, noted that, like Fowler, he lived in town, close to the road.
“I spend a lot of time at home on the porch and I’m every bit as concerned as (Fowler),” Schwartz said.
He noted that when a person looks at the VDOT report and sees that at least half of the cars are in the 30-34 mph range, it doesn’t sound like a problem. But Schwartz noted that three out of every four cars on 211 Business were exceeding the limit and about 20 percent of those were going 10-15 mph over it. Schwartz also noted that the traffic survey was done on a Wednesday, when many stores were closed and the B&Bs were not full.
“We see it every day. Fortyfive is fast, but there are others going faster,” Schwartz said. “Tburism is our main business and we need a safe environment.” Schwartz suggested that a law enforcement car, even an unmanned vehicle, would slow traffic.
Benson noted that 58 tickets a day could bring in revenue for the sheriffs department. “We need police, whether it’s the sheriff or the Highway Patrol, to come do something,” Benson said.
“With all the pets, children and older people we have in this community, there definitely is a problem,” said council member Alice Butler.
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