Editor,
For a city with the strictest sign code, we sure do love electronic message boards! These police department signs are meant to warn drivers of dangers related to traffic, accidents, etc., yet the LBPD inexplicably has decided to use them constantly, at several locations in, out and around town, to display such helpful messages as “Have a nice day!” and “Happy Holidays!”
Really? This is the “look” we want for our town? Now we are numb to the signs, so if they do display useful messages for their intended purpose, we won’t pay any attention. And as a bonus, they increase the danger to cyclists, by forcing them into traffic. Thanks LBPD!
Ann Marie McKay, Laguna Beach
Curious isn’t it? A temporary roadway hazard sign is substituted for a permanent roadway-hazard fix, leave it there long enough and motorists acquiesce (sign numbing) . https://lagunastreets.blogspot.com/2014/12/good-drivers-training-tool.html
You might be interested in the trend in roadway safety in Laguna including cyclists here: https://lagunastreets.blogspot.com/2017/10/for-latest-data-available-2014-these.html
My favorite is the HUGE sign in the parking lanes(bike lanes…..) in North Laguna which force bikers into the path of cars while dodging the sign that says “Watch for cyclists!”
Hhahahahahahahahaa…….eh?