05-13-2009, 08:43 AM
Any restrictions on the type, weight, or other characteristics of vehicles allowed on a new road would have to be enforced. Given the lack of enforcement of the current traffic laws and vehicle restrictions on oversized wheels and blackout windows, I have to strongly doubt that there would ever be effective enforcement. I even recall the Chief of Police's recent response to someone who questioned the lax enforcement of the oversized wheel ordinance. The Chief suggested that citizens write down the license numbers of offenders and send letters or email to the police. Really. He said that.
Another thing to remember is that the most likely closure of Highway 130 for any serious length of time would be a lava flow. Building an escape route a mile downslope would buy only a limited amount of time. A gated "emergency only" gravel escape route similar to the one in the National Park might be a solution. It would save a lot of money, too.
Cheers,
Jerry
Another thing to remember is that the most likely closure of Highway 130 for any serious length of time would be a lava flow. Building an escape route a mile downslope would buy only a limited amount of time. A gated "emergency only" gravel escape route similar to the one in the National Park might be a solution. It would save a lot of money, too.
Cheers,
Jerry