Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 10:29 AM
Subject: Commission actions to reduce dvcs
To: Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>, Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
Commissioners,
I
would like to ask what specific actions the municipality is currently
taking -- other than discussing the need to kill deer -- to reduce deer
vehicle collisions by 50% over the next few years.
When
I spoke at last night's meeting, I emphasized the direct and well
established correlation between deer mating season, which is going on
right now, and increased deer vehicle collisions (nearly half of PA dvcs
occur in Oct or Nov alone). Articles educating motorists of the
increased likelihood of dvcs this time of year are being put out by
newspapers, the Game Commission, insurance companies, and PennDOT. Yet,
I have seen or heard nothing from the municipality in the way of driver
education on this matter despite your insistence that deer-vehicle
collisions are such a pressing safety matter that it justifies bringing
hunters and guns into our community for the sake of public safety.
The
deer are one factor in deer-vehicle collisions. Surely there are
others? Drivers play an important -- and more influential -- role, and
roadway conditions are important too. Those are factors we can have some
influence on. The Game Commission, PennDOT, and insurance companies
all focus on public education to try to reduce dvcs. In contrast, it
seems to me that our municipality is focusing only on killing deer, even
when sterilization could impact this problem directly as it would
eliminate much of the mating-related behavior that is responsible for
many dvcs.
Maybe I am mistaken, and there are
other actions being taken right now. Could you please identify what
those actions might be and how/where they are being implemented?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Alsko
Update October 27, 2015 5:25 PM Thank you, Barb!
From: LeboALERT <noreply@mtlebanon.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 3:46 PM
Subject: LeboALERT: Deer are very active...
To: EGillen476@aol.com
This is an important notice from LeboALERT.
Deer are very active now. Please drive carefully to avoid crashes. Find tips on deer behavior and safe driving at www.mtlebanon.org.
Update October 27, 2015 5:25 PM Thank you, Barb!
From: LeboALERT <noreply@mtlebanon.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 3:46 PM
Subject: LeboALERT: Deer are very active...
To: EGillen476@aol.com
This is an important notice from LeboALERT.
Deer are very active now. Please drive carefully to avoid crashes. Find tips on deer behavior and safe driving at www.mtlebanon.org.
3 comments:
Barb is awesome. (Along with the other Barb).
Barb A. captivated the audience, and even the commissioners, when she played the ACTUAL TAPE of Tony telling people ALL OVER THE COUNTRY that MTL is the perfect place for sterilization, and a bad place for sharpshooting.
... this Lebo Alert is another victory, no matter how small. DRIVE BETTER, ASSHOLES!
Lol, Jason.
-refugee
"DRIVE BETTER, ASSHOLES" -- too hilarious!
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