Marcelyn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I'm sure Boquete dwellers noticed heavy rain with nickel size rain drops falling this afternoon. While driving downtown we saw a lady almost fall into on-coming traffic as she attempted to get out of her car then step across or over the rushing water running along the street. This situation emphasized the elevated drive area and trying to reach the sidewalk which in many cases is several inches or a foot plus lower than the roadway. Anyone know why this sizable difference in height between the street and walkway? And can anything be done to make this more safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The streets in Boquete are elevated because they've put layer after layer of asphalt on them to repair the pot holes. Also, they like the gutters for rain run off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayRiver Farms Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am sure that there would be many who would really appreciate the mayor and other government people if they would even them up. The situation is not people friendly at all, especially for older people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 1 hour ago, GrayRiver Farms said: I am sure that there would be many who would really appreciate the mayor and other government people if they would even them up. The situation is not people friendly at all, especially for older people. I agree this level of roadway vs sidewalk is not friendly and I think even dangerous adding to difficulty in parking along the street. (Suppose this may be the reason those small yellow cars just stop in the middle of the street to allow passengers to exit the vehicle?) You think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Probably the most dangerous is trying to make a dash across the street and tripping into oncoming traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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