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Delgado, Adriana
From:CB <cindyb150@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, 38 AM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Public Comment: Johnson Sydney Crossing Proposed Changes
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Public Comment: Johnson Sydney Crossing Proposed Changes
I live at 2567 Flora Street, San Luis Obispo and over the last 5 years, I have occasionally used the crosswalk at Johnson/Sydney to
walk to Sinsheimer Park and into town. I have had two scary episodes crossing Johnson using the existing crosswalk. Both involved
cars traveling over the speed limit and not stopping for me while I was in the crosswalk. One of the incidents involved a car that came
within a couple of feet of hitting me before the driver slammed on his brakes. I would use the crosswalk more, but these incidents have
shaken me up, so I avoid crossing there. This crosswalk is extremely unsafe.
The proposed changes to the crosswalk as presented in the city’s plan look to be an improvement over what is there now. The
reduction from 2 lanes to 1 is welcomed, and the addition of beacons that are pedestrian activated on both sides of the street, and most
importantly, in the center of the road, will help drivers better follow the existing laws and make for a safer crossing for children traveling
to school, and people living in the neighborhood.
We have experience using pedestrian activated beacons while living in another city, and while they are an improvement to what is there
now, we caution the planners that they are sometimes still ignored and urge them to consider more robust options such as a pedestrian
activated traffic light, like the one that is installed on Broad Street at Woodbridge.
Thank you.
Cindy Blum
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