Letters to the Editor: A1A bike lanes?
When did A1A become a publicly funded exercise facility? So much for the bike lanes. I propose an A1A volleyball tournament. William Kuntz, Hypoluxo Island
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Stay safe on roads by observing law
Local Voices Given the recently published articles on motorists’, bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ difficulty “sharing the road,” it is probably a good time to remind everyone of the law: • In Florida, when operated on the roadway, bicycles are vehicle
Read more…Enforce current codes, don't write more
I have just finished reading your March 7, 2009, issue. What a pleasure it is to read real news regarding my community of Ocean Ridge. I am an active participant in my community, attending Town Commission meetings as well as meetings of the Planning
Read more…Let public know about law before enforcing
In his letter to the editor last month, Earl Jones wrote that bicyclists should ride in bike lanes where bike lanes are provided, and that police departments should enforce the 3-foot minimum passing distance. The problem is that the majority of mot
Read more…Bonus story slighted legal complexities
The Coastal Star’s Jan. 3 article on holiday bonuses for municipal employees, “Thanks! Holiday bonus traditions vary,” was comprehensive and informative. However, like most issues involving public expenditures, this topic is more complex than it seem
Read more…Motorists must understand cyclists’ rights
I found it interesting that in one issue of your paper there were the following two headlines: “Bicycle pack riders need to stick to their lanes,” and “Biking A1A: a scenic and scary ride.” I’m a 68-year-old man who has been cycling on A1A for over
Read more…Only Delray commissioners can make bond decisions
Recent articles had former Delray City Commissioner Jon Levinson stating that he and others on the commission made it clear to City Manager David Harden that they wanted a fair and open process to select bond underwriters. I’m not aware of any docum
Read more…Bicycle ‘Pack’ Riding
You’ve seen them riding along State Road A1A — long lines of bicycle riders who take over the road with little regard for motorists. Some “renegade” bicyclists or pack riders run red lights, yell profanities at motorists, and refuse to move over into
Read more…Get organized to fight Atlantic Plaza
I really enjoy your paper, as do all of my friends, neighbors and clients. We are all very concerned about what is going to happen at Atlantic Plaza. The height and density of the project keeps growing, despite our protests. Can’t we, as residents an
Read more…Boynton Inlet discussion a boondoggle
Thanks to your publication for bringing the activity of the Boynton Inlet Committee to light. Boynton Beach for whatever reason is way out of line in pushing this agenda. This is just another boondoggle at the taxpayers expense for which Palm Beach C
Read more…A proposal to slow boat traffic
I’d like to propose a recommendation for slowing boat traffic in the Boynton Beach area. Consider an 8 mph limit on boats over 20’ in the narrow and highly developed section of the Intracoastal Waterway from south of the Boynton Inlet to the bridge a
Read more…Adopt this starfish
Adopt this starfish. Requires little food and moderate attention. Free to a good home. Contact editor@thecoastalstar.com
Read more…Keep Boynton Beach across the bridge: Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Ocean Ridge
The eventual redevelopment of Briny Breezes is inevitable: The land is too valuable, the trailers are unsafe in a storm, and the shareholders have been offered a fortune. But Briny’s recent flirtation with Ocean Land Investments painfully divided the
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