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directing traffic at 3-way stop

Beach Comber
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why is sheriff's possee directing traffic at 3-way stop today?

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miznotebook avatar
Beach Fanatic
#2
To prevent traffic back-ups at the intersection, there was an agreement for the sheriff's office to have off-duty deputies direct traffic there at peak times during spring break, and for the posse to supplement in order to keep the cost to the county down.It is $25 per hour for the off-duty deputies, and the posse works free of charge. The sheriff's office also agreed to man the intersection with on-duty personnel at other times as needed, but the agreement helps them keep their manpower in place to deal with other spring break issues.
jpbhen avatar
Beach Fanatic
#3
The problem is that the "posse" causes more of a backup than there would otherwise be. It was a nightmare today around noon. The traffic flows much more smoothly on weekdays without the extra "help". A 3 way stop is not rocket science, even for spring breakers. I would rather see a crossing guard getting bikers and pedestrians across 395 safely. They seem to be the ones who are the most unglued.
sharkstooth avatar
Beach Lover
#4
The problem is that the "posse" causes more of a backup than there would otherwise be. It was a nightmare today around noon. The traffic flows much more smoothly on weekdays without the extra "help". A 3 way stop is not rocket science, even for spring breakers. I would rather see a crossing guard getting bikers and pedestrians across 395 safely. They seem to be the ones who are the most unglued.

Oh I was there! Around noon the man directing traffic had it all wrong! Thankful that the awesome lady came on duty and straightened out the mess! I think she rocks, and has been very helpful keeping the traffic flowing. I work in property management, concierge in that area on Saturdays, and it's crazy!
jpbhen avatar
Beach Fanatic
#5
Oh I was there! Around noon the man directing traffic had it all wrong! Thankful that the awesome lady came on duty and straightened out the mess! I think she rocks, and has been very helpful keeping the traffic flowing. I work in property management, concierge in that area on Saturdays, and it's crazy!
Exactly. Everything was backed up so much more than necessary. We only saw the man - nightmare.

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