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So, which lane is the fast lane when there are 3?

The more I read about the fast lane, the more confused I get. I see speed limit signs on U.S. 19, Little Road and some other roads with three lanes, with a limit of 45 mph.

I drive both U.S. 19 and Little Road quite a bit and the 45 mph speed limit is completely ignored. It is not all unusual to be passed by vehicles doing 50 to 60 mph.

I always wondered if a survey or poll was ever taken on traffic on U.S. 19 or Little Road, what the results would be. Just one multiple choice test question. Which lane, north- or southbound sides of U.S. 19 or Little Road, now would be considered the fast lane: A) left straight through lane; B) center lane; C) right straight through lane; or D) all of the above.

Without a doubt, my choice is D.

Who will pay for new roads?

Re: Homes planned for golf course, May 15.

Attorney/developer Chuck Kalogianis has proposed a quick fix to the flooding problems we have experienced here at Timber Oaks in the past. Does he also have a quick solution for the overcrowded schools, sewer and water systems? We in Pasco County are allowed to water our lawns only once a week, due to the water shortage. How much water are 250 townhouses going to use?

Many of the roads in Pasco County, especially in many of the subdivisions, are in dire need of repair, for instance, Ranch Road. Many commuters use Timber Oaks as a cut through, to reach State Road 52, U.S. 19 and Little Road. We, the residents of Timber Oaks, have to maintain our own roads here in the subdivision. Are we now going to be responsible for the roads in this new development, since it is part of Timber Oaks?

To erect 250 townhouses in Timber Oaks, in the middle of single-family homes and one-story condominiums 75 percent of which are occupied by senior citizens 55 and older, is not in keeping with our existing community.

This can also add up to 1,000 more automobiles to the existing traffic in our subdivision. Many of our residents have paid premium prices for the lots bordering the existing golf course. Are they now to be deprived of their view and lose money on their dwellings?

We are not against progress, but when progress goes against better judgment, then we should take that second look. Your article states that the Department of Community Affairs has given this development its blessing; how can this be without a thorough study of the impact this would have on this existing community and Pasco County?

We hope our elected officials here in Pasco County will do a thorough impact study of this planned development and make their recommendations accordingly.

Thanks to considerate smokers

I have emphysema and want to thank everyone for not smoking in stores and especially at malls. Instead of staying at home (to avoid smoke) I can now get on my electric cart and roam the mall and also breathe fresh air.

I smoked for many years, so I do realize it is hard for smokers to not smoke. But, thanks so much, from me and other ill people, for waiting until you are outside or in your own car to smoke.

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