I have confirmed with Mr. Kee that VDOT is presently conducting an updated speed study and the results are expected to be available in 2-3 weeks.

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1 SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Session i May 22, PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION - U.S. ROUTE 58 At its May 11, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission resolved to request the Board of Supervisors to pursue a reduction in the statutory speed limit on that certain section of Southampton Parkway between Jerusalem Road and Camp Parkway. A copy of their recommendation is attached. It is important to recognize that establishment of maximum speed limits in Virginia is not a political process of the Code of Virginia provides that the maximum speed limit on nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes is 55 MPH, unless otherwise prescribed following a traffic engineering investigation authorized by the State Commissioner of Highways and conducted by VDOT Regional Traffic Engineers. The engineering investigation includes an evaluation of the physical characteristics of the road such as geometry, lane and shoulder widths, the volume and type of vehicles utilizing the roadway, the commercial and residential development along the road and the related traffic, and the historical number and type of crashes. The latest speed study for this particular corridor was completed in July 2015 and concluded that a change in the statutory 55 MPH speed limit was not warranted at that time. I have confirmed with Mr. Kee that VDOT is presently conducting an updated speed study and the results are expected to be available in 2-3 weeks. If the Board is compelled to weigh-in on this matter, the position should be to support a reduction in the maximum posted speed, if warranted by the updated traffic study. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission recommendation. 2. Code of Virginia - Maximum speed limits generally. 3. Code of Virginia - Authority to change speed limits. 4. VDOT Policy - Speed limit change process. 5. Southampton Parkway Speed Study - July 2015.

2 Mike Johnson From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Beth Lewis Friday, May 12, :57 AM Mike Johnson from PC to BOS from PC May re speed limit.pdf Mike, The Planning Commission last evening asked that this be passed on to the BOS on their behalf. Thank you, Beth Beth Lewis, AICP Deputy Director Franklin Southampton Community Development 207 West 2 nd Avenue Franklin, VA

3 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING - BUILDING INSPECTIONS ZONING MEMORANDUM To: Southampton County Board of Supervisors Michael Johnson, County Administrator From: Beth Lewis, AICP, Community Development Deputy Director Date: May 12, 2017 RE: Planning Commission action At their regular April 13, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission heard from several citizens during the public comment period requesting their attention to the issue of excessive speed along US 58 in the Food Lion/Dairy Queen area. It was requested by the citizens that the Planning Commission members sign a petition that is to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation by local citizens making the request that for the sake of safety and economic development and continued viability, the speed limit along US 58 in that area be reduced from the posted 55 MPH to a posted 45 MPH. The Planning Commission decided to review the report adopted by the Board of Supervisors on November 23, 2015, as well as visit the area with the express view towards looking at speed and safety issues prior to the May 11 meeting. At their regular May 11, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously, with Robert White absent, made the following request of the Board of Supervisors: The Planning Commission sends notice to the Board of Supervisors asking that the Board pursue a drop in the speed limit on US 58/Southampton Parkway from the under-construction Courtland interchange eastward to the intersection of US 58/Southampton Parkway and Camp Parkway. The Planning Commission further strongly urges that this request be forwarded to Charles Kilpatrick, Commissioner of VDOT and the Commonwealth Transportation Board. FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 207 WEST SECOND AVENUE, FRANKLIN VIRGINIA OFFICE: FAX:

4 Code of Virginia Title Motor Vehicles Chapter 8. Regulation of Traffic Maximum speed limits generally Except as otherwise provided in this article, the maximum speed limit shall be 55 miles per hour on interstate highways or other limited access highways with divided roadways, nonlimited access highways having four or more lanes, and all state primary highways. The maximum speed limit on all other highways shall be 55 miles per hour if the vehicle is a passenger motor vehicle, bus, pickup or panel truck, or a motorcycle, but 45 miles per hour on such highways if the vehicle is a truck, tractor truck, or combination of vehicles designed to transport property, or is a motor vehicle being used to tow a vehicle designed for self-propulsion, or a house trailer. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the maximum speed limit shall be 70 miles per hour where indicated by lawfully placed signs, erected subsequent to a traffic engineering study and analysis of available and appropriate accident and law-enforcement data, on: (i) interstate highways, (ii) multilane, divided, limited access highways, and (iii) highoccupancy vehicle lanes if such lanes are physically separated from regular travel lanes. The maximum speed limit shall be 60 miles per hour where indicated by lawfully placed signs, erected subsequent to a traffic engineering study and analysis of available and appropriate accident and law-enforcement data, on U.S. Route 23, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 58, U.S. Alternate Route 58, U.S. Route 360, U.S. Route 460, and on U.S. Route 17 between the Town of Port Royal and Saluda where they are nonlimited access, multilane, divided highways. Code 1950, ; 1950, p. 881; 1952, c. 666; 1954, c. 244; 1956, c. 364; 1958, c. 541, , ; 1960, c. 153; 1962, c. 307; 1964, cc. 118, 408; 1966, c. 85; 1968, c. 641; 1972, cc. 89, 546, 553, 608; 1974, c. 528; 1975, c. 533; 1977, c. 577; 1978, c. 605; 1980, c. 347; 1986, c. 639; 1988, cc. 662, 897; 1989, cc. 276, 526, 727; 1992, c. 598; 1994, c. 423;1996, c. 1;1998, cc. 546, 560; 1999, c. 142;2001, c. 298;2002, c. 872;2003, c. 838;2004, c. 696;2005, cc. 266, 267, 268;2006, c. 213;2007, cc. 222, 544;2010, cc. 26, 56;2014, c. 91. The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired. 1 5/16/2017

5 Code of Virginia Title Motor Vehicles Chapter 8. Regulation of Traffic Authority to change speed limits A. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article, the Commissioner of Highways or other authority having jurisdiction over highways may decrease the speed limits set forth in and may increase or decrease the speed limits set forth in through on any highway under its jurisdiction; and may establish differentiated speed limits for daytime and nighttime by decreasing for nighttime driving the speed limits set forth in and by increasing for daytime or decreasing for nighttime the speed limits set forth in through on any highway under his jurisdiction. Such increased or decreased speed limits and such differentiated speed limits for daytime and nighttime driving shall be effective only when prescribed after a traffic engineering investigation and when indicated on the highway by signs. It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in excess of speed limits established and posted as provided in this section. The increased or decreased speed limits over highways under the control of the Commissioner of Highways shall be effective only when prescribed in writing by the Commissioner of Highways and kept on file in the Central Office of the Department of Transportation. Whenever the speed limit on any highway has been increased or decreased or a differential speed limit has been established and such speed limit is properly posted, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the change in speed was properly established in accordance with the provisions of this section. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, including the provisions of subsection A, the governing body of any town located entirely within the confines of a United States military base may by ordinance reduce the speed limit to less than 25 miles per hour on any highway within its boundaries, provided such reduced speed limit is indicated by lawfully placed signs. Code 1950, ; 1950, p. 881; 1952, c. 666; 1954, c. 244; 1956, c. 364; 1958, c. 541, ; 1960, c. 153; 1962, c. 307; 1964, cc. 118, 408; 1966, c. 85; 1968, c. 641; 1972, cc. 89, 546, 553, 608; 1974, c. 528; 1977, c. 577; 1978, c. 605; 1980, c. 347; 1989, c. 727; 1990, c. 779; 1993, c. 98; 2013, c The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired. 1 5/16/2017

6 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM GENERAL SUBJECT: Engineering & Administration SPECIFIC SUBJECT: Speed Limit Change Process DIRECTED TO: District Administrators Regional Operations Directors Regional Traffic Engineers NUMBER: SUPERSEDES: N/A DATE: 02/11/11 Errata changes Oct. 27, 2014 SUNSET DATE: N/A SIGNATURE: Signed by Raymond J. Khoury, P.E. February 11, 2011 Original on file in the Traffic Engineering Division DPM 9-7 (Speed Limits on State-Controlled Roads) establishes general policy on setting speed limits, and delegates the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner's authority to change speed limits in accordance with and of the Code of Virginia. This memorandum provides procedures on how this authority is to be implemented. Duties and Roles Regional Traffic Engineers shall: 1. Review speed limit change requests submitted to VDOT and determine which requests meet the eligibility criteria for a full study. 2. Conduct the required engineering study using the latest methodology and policy guidance, and solicit available data, concurrence or comments from state and local law enforcement authorities and from the locality as appropriate. 3. Sign and seal engineering study. 4. Keep the District Administrators apprised of speed studies and results. 5. Approve the speed limit. 6. Forward the final, signed & sealed engineering studies with Regional Traffic Engineer approval signature, to the Central Office Traffic Engineering Division. For interstate routes, concurrent approval is required by the State Traffic Engineer.

7 Regional Operations Directors shall: 1. Insure the installation of the speed limit signs in a timely fashion, normally within 30 calendar days of the determination that a speed limit be posted or changed. 2. Notify the Central Office Traffic Engineering Division of the date & location of all speed limit postings. The State Traffic Engineer shall: 1. Provide concurrent approval, as appropriate, for speed limit changes for study recommendations on interstate highways. 2. Maintain the written records of speed limit changes as required by the Code of Virginia in the Central Office. 3. Maintain a database of speed limits on VDOT-maintained roads. 4. Annually audit a sample of speed limit studies to improve consistency and conformity. Speed Study Review Criteria The criteria used by VDOT, in determining whether a full speed study should be performed, vary based on the type of road and type of speed limit. Criteria shall be applied by State and Regional Traffic Engineers as follows: Statutory Speed Limits Statutory speed limits are not generally posted on secondary roads but are typically posted for primary routes. If a determination is made to post the speed limit, and the statutory speed limit for that road is appropriate based on engineering judgment, then the statutory speed limit may be posted without conducting a full speed limit study. If the maximum safe speed of the horizontal or vertical alignment of the road is below the statutory speed limit, appropriate warning signs must be posted prior to posting the statutory speed limit. All Rural Rustic Roads are to be posted. Statutory speed limits for various localities and types of roads are set out in , , , and of the Code of Virginia. Posted Speed Limits Posted speed limits may be based on statutory limits or established through speed limit studies. If there has been no significant change (e.g., there has been no significant increase in the frequency or severity of crashes, no significant increase in traffic volumes or roadside development) since a properly established speed limit was last posted, since the last speed study was conducted, or within an appropriate evaluation period, and there has been no improvement to the roadway (e.g., no project completed to reconstruct or realign the roadway), then a study does not need to be conducted and the posted speed limit may remain. Low Volume Roads - If the road is unpaved, or has a traffic count of less than 400 vehicles per day (VPD) and averages fewer than three crashes per year over a recent 3 year period, it should be reviewed only for warning signs or other necessary traffic control devices. If there is a crash history where an average of three or more crashes per year over a recent 3 year period has occurred; or, if there are more than 10

8 entrances, on a single side, per mile of roadway, a more detailed field review of the road section should be conducted. Interstates For consideration of Interstate speed limit increases, the roadway should be compared to the criteria in VDOT s Guidelines for Interstate Speed Zoning to determine if the existing speed limit is appropriate. If the existing speed limit appears appropriate in comparison with the Guidelines, then the speed limit remains the same and a study is not required. Where a decrease in the speed limit for a section of Interstate is being considered, and there has been no significant change (e.g., there has been no significant increase in the frequency or severity of crashes and no significant increase in traffic volumes) since the speed limit was last posted, since the last speed study was conducted, or within an appropriate evaluation period, then the speed limit remains the same and a study is not required. Reference Code of Virginia, and Code of Virginia, , , , , DPM 9-7 (Speed Limits on State-Controlled Roads) [2/11/2011] VDOT's Guidelines for Interstate Speed Zoning VDOT s Speed Study Template DPM 9-7 speed limit pdf CC: Mr. Greg Whirley Mr. Charles Kilpatrick, P.E. Ms. Constance S. Sorrell Mr. Malcolm T. Kerley, P.E. Regional Operations Maintenance Managers Residency Maintenance Managers

9 Code replaced by Code Errata change 10/27/14

10 Code replaced by Code Errata change 10/27/14

11 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E. Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAMPTON ROADS DISTRICT 1700 NORTH MAIN STREET SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA July 16, 2015 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Mr. Joe Lomax II n J Mr. Robert A. Weber Ill, P.E., PTOE ~ SUBJECT: Southampton Parkway Speed Study (SH SP) US Route 58 Southampton County Per your request this office has conducted an engineering speed study of US Route 58 in Southampton County between the City of Franklin and the Town of Courtland. This review was carried out in accordance with MUTCD Chapter per Federal milndate and Virginia policy. According to our findings a change in the Statutory 55 MPH speed limit is not justified at this time. This conclusion is a result of prevailing speed measurements, a crash review, and other factors contained in the attached report. This traffic data was collected and compiled by Frank Prescott, Engineering Technician III. If additional information is needed please contact this office. Attachment WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING L '

12 Study Area: VDOT Speed Limit Study Eastern Region Traffic Engineering Route # 58 Street name: Southampton Pkwy. Jurisdiction: Southampton County From: Route 742 Old Bridge Rd. To: 58 Bus Camp Pkwy. Length: 2.41 Miles Functional Class: 3-Principal Rural Minor Arterial Date 7/16/ , _~\p..lth 0/',. -~ 0 t-'. <?"..~ o ~.. ~ U». : ROBERT ANTHONY : : WEBER : \.. Lie. No :::.... ~l'o ~~ ~~ ()~ " ", Ss IONAL P ~--._- ", Robert A Weber :33:02-04'00' VDOT - Tramc Engineering Suffolk, VA Traffic Engineer Speed limit for study roadway: The study section is posted and governed by a statutory 55 mph speed limit. To the west of the study segment the roadway is posted 60 mph by resolution dated 6/27/2006. To the east the roadway is statutory 55 mph. Origin and Nature of Request: A citizen contacted the VDOT Commissioner and a County Board Supervisor requesting that the 55 mph speed limit be reduced to 45 mph. Study Results and Recommendation: Based on the information contained in this report, Traffic Engineering does not recommend a change in the statutory 55 mph speed limit. While the 85 th percentile speed and low crash rate would seem to indicate that increasing the speed limit to 60 mph is warranted, this is offset by the number and spacing of commercial entrances in this segment. Study Details: A. Speed Data... _ _... _ ,-_.- Route 58 Speed Data Sample Location 85'" Median Pace Percentile Speed Speed Speed US 58 Between Rte 58 BUS (Camp Pkwy) & Rte US 58 Between Rte 650 & Rte 742 (Old Bridge Rd ) B. Road characteristics Physical Roadway: This segment of US 58 is 4-lane divided with a grass median and carries AADT of 20,400 (2014) vehicles per day. Travel lane widths are 12 foot and grass shoulder widths vary from 2-8 feet in width. Pavement and shoulders are in excellent condition. There are six horizontal curves within this segment, and two 4-way and four 3-way intersections. Sight distance along this segment exceeds minimum AASHTO requirements. Traffic Control Devices: The intersection of US 58 with Route 650 (Storys Station Rd. ) and Route 780 (Agripark Rd) is controlled by a traffic signal and there are TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD warning signs prior to this signal. These warning signs are supplemented with 45 mph advisory speed plates and alternating fiashing amber beacons. The intersection of Route 742 (Old Bridge Rd.) at US 58 is STOP sign controlled. Page 1 of 3

13 The intersection of US 58 and Route 58 Business (Jerusalem Rd.) is controlled by a traffic signal and there are TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD warning signs prior to this signal. These warning signs are supplemented with 45 mph advisory speed plates and alternating flashing amber beacons. The intersection of US 58 and Route 58 Business (Camp Pkwy.) is STOP sign controlled at the crossover and YIELD sign controlled at the right turn lane. The intersection of Route 650 (Shady Brook Tr.) at US 58 is STOP sign controlled. There are WATCH FOR TURNING VEHICLES signs on the east approach to this intersection. The intersection of Route 688 (Newmarket Rd.) at US 58 is STOP sign controlled. C. Roadside development and environment: There are several commercial entities that lie along this segment of Route 58 for 19 commercial entrances that feed traffic into these businesses. There are also 6 residential entrances on this route as well. There are two fast-food chain restaurants, two convenience stores, one grocery store. There is a small strip mall on the west side of Route 58 containing several small businesses and an adjacent mini-storage facility. The ingress/egress at this strip mall is a right-in right-out design. There are eleven crossovers located within this stretch of Route 58, two of which are signalized. Field observations showed conflicts with vehicles entering/exiting the roadway to be moderate. D. Parking practices and pedestrian activity: Field observations indicated no roadside parking or pedestrian activity. E. Reported crash experience for most recent 3-year period: Crash records obtained through RNS are for the period: From: May 1, 2012 To: April 20, 2015 Length of period: 3 Years Note: Only crashes involving an injury or fatality or property damage exceeding $1,500 are reportable and available through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Also, due to the time required for DMV to process and code reported crashes, data for the previous six (6) months may not be available. According to our records, the total number of reported crashes for this section of highway is: 19 And, the total number of reported injuries for this section of highway is: 14 And, the total number of reported fatalities for this section of highway is: 0 The crash rate for this section of highway is: 41.0 per 100 million VMT. The injury rate for this section of highway is: 31.2 per 100 million VMT. The fatality rate for this section of highway is: 0.00 per 100 million VMT. For Primary, divided, no control of access highways: The statewide average crash rate is: per 100 million VMT. The statewide average injury rate is: 63.4 per 100 million VMT. The state average fatality rate is: 0.83 per 100 million VMT. Discussion of crash experience and relevant information: The corridor experiences a remarkably low rate of crashes. Of the 19 crashes recorded, 5 were a result of driving too fast for weather conditions, 5 were a result of a driver disregarding a traffic controls device either a traffic signal or stop sign, 4 were a result of driver distraction, and the remainder were made up of following too closely or mechanical failure. Page 2 of 3

14 F. Enforcement Consensus: This recommended change in speed limit has not been discussed withh Local Enforcement and Virginia State Police because no change is recommended. G. Additional comments: Study Area Map NOTE: Map is provided for illustrative purposes and may not accurately depict the most recent roadway conditions. Location of speed data recorder West limit of study segment Location of speed data recorder East limit of study segment Page 3 of 3

15 Weber, Robert. (VDOT) From: Sent: To: Subject: Lomax, Joe E (VDOT) <joe.lomax@vdot.virginia.gov> Monday, June 29, :49 AM Kee, Jerry (VDOT); Weber, Robert. (VDOT) FW: Highway 58 Issues - Courtland VA From: Utterback, James S., PMP (VDOT) Sent: Saturday, June 27, :37 AM To: Lomax, Joe E (VDOT) Subject: Fwd: Highway 58 Issues - Courtland VA FYI. James S. Utterback District Administrator VDOT Hampton Roads District Office: Begin forwarded message: From: Warren Simmons <wsimmons@truevine.net> Date: June 26, 2015 at 9:21:31 AM EDT To: "Utterback, James S., PMP (VDOT)" <James.Utterback@VDOT.virginia.gov> Cc: <charlie.kilpatrick@vdot.virginia.gov> Subject: Re: Highway 58 Issues - Courtland VA Thank you for your response. You indicate that the 55 mph speed limit is confirmed...does that mean your study indicates people are driving only 55 mph...and if it does, your study is 100% incorrect. I LIVE here and drive 55 mph or less all the time (my sister was killed in a car accident and you don't have to worry about me not obeying speed limits) and trucks nearly run over me getting into my driveway. Cars blow by me when I am driving this highway going at least miles per hour faster. Your studies - if this is the case, are distorted and inaccurate, and I am so sorry to have to say that. However, it is time to step to the plate and let's make this a safe place on the highways. And as as far as your new study is concerned, the sneak preview at the regular monthly Supervisor Board meeting indicates people are currently driving an average of at least 9 mph OVER the speed limit! Maybe I am misunderstanding your first statement of the second paragraph. Do not wait until people are killed to do a knee jerk and react. Let's be proactive...it's serious, and the ENTIRE Board of Supervisors of Southampton County know that, as they spoke and confirmed this argument, one by one, after I presented my letter to them. They most all have had near misses just as I and others have when driving in this area. The speed limit needs to be 45 mph and strictly enforced. Period. Thank you, 1

16 Linda Daughtrey Simmons From: "Utterback, James S., PMP (VDOT)" To: "Warren Simmons" Sent: Thursday, June 25, :41:05 PM Subject: Highway 58 Issues - Courtland VA Dear Mrs. Simmons: Commissioner Kilpatrick asked that I thank you for your letter concerning the speed limit and safety issues on a portion of U.S. Route 58 in Southampton County. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) records show several past speed studies for this corridor which confirm the 55 MPH speed limit. However, an up-to-date speed study will be requested and performed as soon as possible. In addition, the Department commissioned the U. S. Route 58 Corridor Study to develop a planning level document that provides a technical review and analysis of the three (3) mile study area corridor. The study will assist in determining the impacts of future growth and development and serve as a planning tool to assist the Town of Courtland, Southampton County, and VDOT in identifying and developing strategies necessary to support anticipated traffic growth and economic vitality throughout the study area. A Citizens Information Meeting will be held on Monday, June 29 th, beginning at 5:30 PM to share information with property owners along the corridor, as well as other interested citizens, and to obtain their feedback. The Citizens Information Meeting will be held at the Southampton County Administration Building, located at Administration Center Drive in Courtland Southampton County falls within VDOT s Franklin Residency and Mr. Joe Lomax is the Residency Administrator. If you wish to discuss your concerns further, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lomax directly. You may contact him at (757) or via at Joe.Lomax@vdot.virginia.gov. James S. Utterback District Administrator VDOT Hampton Roads District OFFICE: FAX: From: Warren Simmons [mailto:wsimmons@truevine.net] Sent: Thursday, June 18, :16 AM To: Kilpatrick, Charlie A., P.E. (VDOT) Subject: Highway 58 Issues - Courtland VA Mr. Kilpatrick, I am attaching a letter for you that I will present to the Southampton County Board of Supervisors Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. I am copying you on this letter, and I anticipate your VDOT representative for our area may be present at the meeting. If so, he also will receive a copy. I look forward to meeting him. 2

17 My name is Linda Daughtrey Simmons, and I have lived at Southampton Parkway for 37 years. I live on a farm adjacent to what has become in the last 37 years a compilation of residential, commercial, and industrial business. Traffic volume as I am sure you can check, reaches 25,000 vehicles per day. You may read the rest of my letter as attached, but the purpose of the letter is to introduce you to the fact we need the speed limit lowered in the area between the two stop lights. There are 30 businesses and 6 residential properties inside this area. The speed of 60 miles per hour, which is consistently higher in reality, is dangerous. The area needs to be made 45 mph maximum and enforced, such as is done with Hwy 58 in town limits of Emporia, and as is done on Highway 58 in Suffolk. We cannot continue without fatalities with the volume of tractor trailers and interaction of school buses and our children, our businesses, our patrons, and our farmers who run a farming operation in the midst the way we are going. People who live inside this tract should not have to be nearly killed turning into their properties. We owe people more than this lack of accountability for danger! We must be preventative, not reactive. I am asking for your support and I will continue to solicit the same from people who live and work here. A couple weeks ago, I witnessed a bone-chilling "near miss" with a school bus nearing a changing stop light near the Food Lion Intersection, with three tractor trailers going about 70 mph behind her. The bus driver had to run the red light to survive. This finally prompted my letter. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to receiving a response and action in a duly reasonable amount of time. There is not funding enough to recompense the grief if we kill any one person, but God forbid if we kill a busload of our children from this county. Only once will be too much, and we cannot wait any longer. Thank you so much for your attention to this matter. Linda Daughtrey Simmons