HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/16/2021 Item 3, Hildebrand, A.
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Ashley Hildebrand <
To:Advisory Bodies; Fukushima, Adam; Rice, Jennifer
Subject:ATC Item 3 - 2022 Paving Plan
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Dear ATC members,
I would like to request that Lincoln and West streets in pavement area 7 have some speed mitigations added during the
2022 resealing efforts. Lincoln, West and several side streets have families with young kids along this stretch.
Unfortunately, with wide streets and lack of stop signs we experience speeding, distracted, and negligent drivers down
these streets on a regular basis as they bypass the stop signs on Chorro Street. The construction of the Anholm
Greenway will likely lead to additional drivers trying to bypass construction. There are several simple solutions to
mitigate speeding drivers and require drivers to pay more attention to their surroundings.
Due to the lack of stop signs many drivers speed around the corner from side streets and fail to properly check for
people walking and biking along Lincoln. This could be mitigated with painted bulbouts, traffic "buttons"/bumps, and
"shark teeth" yield lines on each side street corner (West/Chorro, Mission/Lincoln, Venable/Lincoln, Center/Lincoln,
Mountain View/Lincoln, Lincoln/Chorro).
At a minimum it would be beneficial to include speed tables around this route and several of the side streets. Though
speed bumps are somewhat effective at reducing speeds, they can still be taken at higher speeds by larger trucks. A
more effective speed mitigation solution would be to create a chicane down the street. This could be achieved using
planters, or alternating angled parking on one side of the street.
Ideally, a street closure along Lincoln would prevent bypass traffic and limit access to neighborhood traffic only. With
several side streets, this could be a simple and effective solution that would only require minimal change in route for
some residents.
Remove parking directly in front of Anholm Park. These parked cars prevent drivers from seeing potential little ones
trying to cross the street to get to or leave the park. There should be larger speed tables on both sides of the park to
ensure drivers are slowed to <15MPH. Add bollards with signage identifying "children at play" on the street near the
park entrance.
Many of the families and residents along this corridor would greatly appreciate making these streets more kid and
people friendly. We hope that you include some traffic and speed mitigation measures to this area as part of the 2022
resealing efforts.
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Thank you,
Ashley Hildebrand
West St
San Luis Obispo
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