Flags on a stick could save several Laguna lives

Robert W. King

I have owned property in Laguna Beach since 1966 and have lived here

since 1989. Many years ago a very effective help in crossing Coast

Highway was a flag system. A box of flags on a stick was located in a

box on both sides of the highway at every marked crosswalk.

In this day and age they could even be made to glow in the dark

when the headlight shines on them. To pay for them, local merchants

could supply them with their name and address. If they are taken, the

merchant receives long-term exposure.

They worked for several years and I’m sure they could save many

lives. They would certainly be more cost effective than the Caltrans

answer of installing the costly blinking light system installed in

South Laguna.

I submitted this idea to the costly survey being conduced by the

city. I’ve had no answer.

* ROBERT W. KING is a Laguna Beach resident.