Was anyone aware that a county fire truck was unable to get through Defuniak Street down by Shorty's and the Red Bar because of the parking on Saturday evening? The truck had to back up which was also difficult due to incoming traffic. I was wondering if those residents who live over on Banfil and Garfield realize that they might have a problem receiving emergency services during the busy evening hours if they ever needed them? Even a small compact car has a difficult time weaving through this section and avoiding all of the double parking on the side streets. Don't suggest that Lydia street is the solution to this problem as it would take a really sharp turn to get onto Lydia as well as another sharp turn to get off Lydia...not exactly what a large fire engine is designed to do. They would also have to dodge all of the cars parked and double parked along the side streets.
I have never thought about this, even when frustrated by the parking
situation and the steady evening traffic into Grayton, but after hearing about the fire truck being blocked, it really does seem to make the situation a real problem rather than one of just being unhappy with crowded parking. I wonder if this problem could result in higher home insurance rates?
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Beach Fanatic
3 ideas come to mind.
1. Grayton State Park valet.
2. Jay Odom's hotel site. Might not work because of liability.
3. There are a couple of empty lots in Grayton Business Center that would work. Workers at Red Bar used to park there. Don't know if they still do.
1. Is it open at night?
2. Anybody know Jay to ask him?
3. Do you have any names of property owners?
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1. Is it open at night?
2. Anybody know Jay to ask him?
3. Do you have any names of property owners?
1. could be a hurdle but it starts with a phone call.
2. yes
3. yes
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Why don't we put the SUV police at the stop sign and anyone who drives an SUV has to be turned away and can't enter. OMGGood idea, except that then the people who live in Grayton couldn't get in
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Beach Comber
If there's an emergency / fire, the fire truck will get through... I can promise you that. ;-)
Have you seen the big bumpers on the front of the firetrucks? I have seen them use them to move cars that are blocking them. As far as I know, they are still allowed under state law to move vehicles (by whatever means) if they are blocking a passage or hydrant that is needed for an emergency.
Have you seen the big bumpers on the front of the firetrucks? I have seen them use them to move cars that are blocking them. As far as I know, they are still allowed under state law to move vehicles (by whatever means) if they are blocking a passage or hydrant that is needed for an emergency.
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I would be very suprised by that, it is more likely they will either seek alternative routes or will be moving hose via hand. If folks are seriously concerned about their lives, homes and businesses and those who frequent them they will find a solution before it happens. It seems a solution was offered but there appears to be some issue with it. As for the shuttle, I am curious who is footing the bill for that?
SWGB
I would be very suprised by that, it is more likely they will either seek alternative routes or will be moving hose via hand. If folks are seriously concerned about their lives, homes and businesses and those who frequent them they will find a solution before it happens. It seems a solution was offered but there appears to be some issue with it. As for the shuttle, I am curious who is footing the bill for that?
Anyone who gets on will most likely be paying back Lloyd Blue and Ray San er Jay Odom for their "generous" contribution.
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Anyone who gets on will most likely be paying back Lloyd Blue and Ray San er Jay Odom for their "generous" contribution.
I heard that they are working with a third party shuttle company. Not sure who that would be.
SoWal Expert
Park & Ride (or walk)?
We've been doing that for years using Grayton corners/Pandora's - though we also tend to avoid the area at peak. ;-)
SWGB
I heard that they are working with a third party shuttle company. Not sure who that would be.
One would assume Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine.
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One would assume Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine.
Is that the only company in the area? If so, sounds like a good business opportunity.
SWGB
Is that the only company in the area? If so, sounds like a good business opportunity.
It's the closest, the next one would be Denure Tours out of PCB and they're pretty much exclusively Biloxi gambling trips for snowbirds.
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