Thursday’s second editorial wishes Surfside Beach well in figuring what to do with its frontage roads:
Anyone who has driven the frontage roads in Surfside Beach knows the frustration and puzzlement they can produce, not knowing what other drivers will do, having to be constantly on watch for other cars that may or may not act according to the rules.
Knowing that aggravation, it’s encouraging to see a group of Surfside Beach council members at work on finding a new strategy for the town’s roads. It’s the second iteration of the committee, after the suggestion of the first failed to gain traction in the full council earlier this year. But the new members of the committee sound dedicated to developing plans that are palatable to all.
Councilman Mark Johnson told The Sun News’ Gina Vasselli this week that the town “needs to step up and make sure people know we’re serious about our highway concerns and our issues. We need to get the ball rolling, come up with the best solutions available and pass it by the powers that be.”
As residents who live on the Strand and have struggled with the muddle of Surfside Beach’s frontage roads, we certainly wish the committee success. More meetings will be held, plans put forth, ideas revised, designs rejected and suggestions pondered, but the words of Councilwoman Ann Dodge give us reason for hope: “We’ll get it done.”
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