Does convenience override safety on Slow Way?
Dear Editor:
The street Slow Way is a 100-foot-long side road in southern Palm Coast that is being used as a shortcut by cars, trucks, large semi trucks, dump trucks and the like. I am told that using the shortcut saves about two minutes of driving time. I have observed the property damage and a car getting stuck while attempting to drive through the front yard of a home along Slow Way.
City staff is in favor of and has recommended closure of Slow Way for property preservation and safety issues.
However, at a recent council meeting, the City Council temporarily tabled the closure proposal to open better communication with the county.