The quaint waterfront town of Langley on Whidbey Island is taking on the flavor of Jersey — as in jersey barriers. The post office in town has installed two bright orange barricades to keep people from using their parking lot as a through-street.
Neighbors are mocking the move with protests, including a sign that reads: “Mr. Postmaster, tear this wall down!” Read more

There are reasons those barriers get used: they are cheap and easy to install. If the good people of Langley want something better, let them pay for it.