I used to be horrified to examine rising casualties on Washington state roads within the editorial “Lawmakers Should Act to Cut back Street Deaths” [Dec. 22, Opinion].
Authorities in any respect ranges has a job to play in making our roads safer. Nonetheless, I wish to deal with the personal sector. The supervisor didn’t point out the problem of the Northwest having lengthy darkish hours within the late fall and winter. As well as, the individuals of North-West Jutland costume in darkish garments virtually on a regular basis. Many occasions I’ve stopped a pedestrian at night time as a result of I discover their white pores and skin. Persons are invisible at crosswalks.
One treatment could possibly be for our skilled sports activities groups to sponsor reflective security vests for our youngsters. These could possibly be distributed free of charge by means of our faculties. Vests for adults could possibly be offered in supermarkets and pharmacies. I put on a security vest lots. I hope others will too.
John Martinez, Seattle