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From: Thomas Arndt <
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 5:55 PM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: Public Comment: 7/6/21 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 7
Mayor Harmon and Councilmembers,
As current Chair of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC), I wanted to draw your attention to the potential benefits
of a long-term parklet program on walkability downtown. While the ATC has not taken an official position on parklets
specifically, the City's newly -adopted Active Transportation Plan recommends a formal parklet program to "activate
more pedestrian spaces and create areas for people to gather and relax in a space that is open and accessible to all." The
ATC was heavily involved in the development of this Plan and its recommendations, and members have been supportive
of a long-term parklet program that offers a pedestrian -friendly experience. I encourage you to consider the pedestrian
benefits of parklets during your upcoming study session on the Open SLO Program. Should your Council support a long-
term parklet program, the ATC looks forward to working more with staff on maximizing the benefits for those walking
downtown.
Thank you,
Thomas Arndt
Chair, Active Transportation Committee