Residents urge action on Route 13 safety after multiple near‑misses

Linda Clary told the board she has repeatedly witnessed dangerous driving on Route 13 and described a recent near‑fatal incident: "A baby blue semi towing a flatbed trailer with an excavator and support beams ran the red light." She said she called 911 and was routed to state contacts but that trooper presence is insufficient for the stretch she described.

Deborah McCormick, who said she has raised similar concerns before, told supervisors she sees drivers "running lights, flying down the road" and urged more enforcement and lane restrictions for trucks. Both asked what the county can do to make the corridor safer; the board did not adopt a new enforcement program that night but pledged to refer the concerns to the appropriate agency and to follow up with constituents.

The comments came during the board's public comment period and focused on safety for school buses, motorcycles and residents who rely on Route 13 daily. The board asked staff to connect speakers to the correct agencies and report back on options for increased enforcement and road‑safety measures.