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Delgado, Adriana
From:Virginia Silva <vsilva123@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, July 19,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Fwd: Proposed bike lane routing issues
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Honorable Mayor Erica Stewart and Esteemed Council Members,
Thank you for the opportunity to share some facts to consider for the Cerro San Luis Greenway Project Bike Lane in
Anholm.
While I'm excited about a bike lane in my neighborhood, I think it's important to choose the safest, most cost effective,
least risk of decreasing property values and disruptive route.
Below is a picture of the 200 block of Broad Street, it is approximately 29 feet wide. It's a major artery with the burden
of traffic to the freeway on ramp, it's densely populated, it's missing sidewalks on portions of the street, and already
parking-starved with few alternatives on side streets.
This is a picture of Lincoln/West Streets. It is approximately 40 feet wide, with sidewalks on both sides, and room for a
bike lane and parking on the street with minimal impact. It is not a direct artery, less populated and with less demands
for parking.
We the Citizens for More Sensible Bike Lanes ask that you please take these facts into consideration before your vote:
-Lincoln/West Street is 10 feet wider
-It would be easier to construct a bike lane
-Less cost for the city
-Less impact on the neighborhood
-Less maintenance costs
-Less traffic and risk of accidents
-Better logistics for routing
Why does it make sense to use Choro/Mission/Broad Street route? It is too narrow, parking-deficient, with speed bumps
and heavy automobile traffic.
The Lincoln/West Street is our best road ahead for the safety and quality of life for our community.
Sincerely,
Ginger and Richard Silva
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