Accidents are inevitable.
Sequim Lavender Weekend attracts 20,000 to 30,000 visitors, which impacts U.S. Highway 101 on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Yet tourism supports the livelihoods of many.
An important reminder to our county and city officials when approving the addition of dense populations and housing on a Peninsula with only one artery in and out:
Accidents will become a regular occurrence, and not annual.
What would we do in emergencies and catastrophic events?
Look at the impact when the Hood Canal Bridge is undergoing minor repairs.
Increased populations create a domino effect: highway concerns, backed-up traffic, accidents, regulation review, lack of sufficient water, etc.
Well-being of our residents, current environment, wildlife, sufficient water and the natural beauty and abundance of trees that fill our universe with oxygen should be the priority.
Let’s not hurt the ever-beautiful lavender farms and workers.
Linda Hindes,
Sequim