There is a safety problem in our town.

Streets are not marked well enough for our elderly to walk or drive safely. It is difficult to make out the faded lines in the middle lanes or the bicycle lanes.

The reflectors on the repaired roads on parts of Lakeshore Boulevard are a godsend, but older people often cannot make out the faded lines of older roadways.

We have a higher percentage of elderly than any other county, why should they be unable to drive safely at night?

I realize that the state has been borrowing city and county taxes for years, but this year there is a surplus and our infrastructure is shameful.

We have roads and bridges that are begging for renewal. Main Street in Lakeport is an example, and I am hopeful that it will be on the repair list very soon.

I cannot stress how important it is to allow the elderly to continue to participate in society and charitable functions in the evening.

We need to make the streets safe for them to drive by making the road markings visible to all. There are crosswalks that are too faded to see by pedestrians or motorists.

Save a life, clearly mark our streets and crosswalks, for safety sake.

Dave Gebhard lives in Lakeport, Calif.