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The volume of traffic at this location is 1500 vehicles per 24 hours. <br />That count was taken in 1975 by the County Engineer's office. They are now <br />taking a current count which will be available very soon. <br />The volume of traffic is caused by the fact that this route is an easy <br />access to Freeway 35E from the large apartment complexes on County road B2 <br />and Demont. <br />There have been six accidents at the location since 1975. However it <br />is not uncommon for mailboxes at the intersection to be struck. <br />It is not difficult to understand why Mr. Waite is disturbed about the <br />situation. He is faced with a large volume of traffic on two sides of his home <br />which is located on what appears to be a quiet residential street. The <br />sound of squealing tires is a common one and to parents with small children <br />this is particularly aggravating. <br />As of necessity this study was brief, but it along with the one we did <br />last year indicates that the vast majority of the motorists in the area are <br />operating within the legal posted limits. <br />In my opinion the problem is caused primarily by two factors: <br />1. The sharp turn in the road. <br />2. The volume of traffic. <br />Mr. Waite has mentioned a stop sign at the corner, one for the south <br />bound traffic on Lakeshore and one for the east bound traffic on Old County <br />C as a possible solution. <br />While not recommending for or against one, I feel this would certainly <br />be of some help. <br />We will be able to increase the enforcement efforts when the new <br />traffic car goes into service, however I don't feel it is basically an <br />enforcement problem. <br />Kermit Hedman <br />Sheriff <br />- <br />by <br />Fred R. Spencer <br />Patrol Div. Commander <br />0018 <br />