Let's see, the organizers have a history of safety; therefore, the government, in its infinite wisdom, decides to study something that has been proven safe. While doing so shutting down the races with willing participants, who most likely sign personal safety waivers.
Can you say, a waste of money, I know you can.
For those who haven't read or comprehended the originally cited article, the issues include traffic safety:
"Chipman said park officials aren't so concerned about runners and cyclers, who they know arrive prepared to survive the area's heat and rugged terrain.
But as such events have grown in popularity, she said, participants, their support crews and spectators have begun to jam the park's narrow two-lane roads, creating a dangerous traffic hazard."
Other concerns expressed by Chipman are mentioned in another article:
http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/12/23/41144/safety-concerns-put-badwater-and-death-valley-endu/Just so we understand what people expect from the Park Service, how many traffic related deaths do you suggest the Park Service should wait to record before wasting money on including traffic safety concerns in special event permitting?
Dale B. Dalrymple
