To the Editor:
I truly don’t understand the drivers on this island. Maybe it’s fatigue from the endless straightaway of the Boulevard, but more likely it’s a complete lack of consideration for others, paired with a false sense of superiority behind the wheel.
Here’s the real issue: No one moves. The speed limit on the Boulevard ranges from 30 to 35 mph, and that 5 mph makes a big difference. So why do so many insist on crawling at 30 no matter what the posted limit is?
July 2, 2025
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