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Subject:My concerns about the South Broad Street Corridor
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Dear Members of the San Luis Obispo City Council,
I am writing to you with my concerns about the South Broad Street Corridor. I understand
that this topic will be discussed at the up -coming City Council meeting.
I have lived in San Luis Obispo for 15 years and over that time I have used Broad Street
between Orcutt and South Street frequently because it is very convenient. But, almost
every time I do I feel like I am taking my life into my hands. Although I have become
accustomed to it, it is still scary.
For the past several years I have had a recurring weekly event at the Guild Hall, not far from
the intersection of Broad Street with Orcutt Road. It is not a long trip back to my home, but
my route requires me to make a left turn onto Orcutt Road. I emerge at Mutsuhito Ave. and
look for a chance to get across to the southbound lanes. Sometimes there is a nice gap,
but more often I have to work my way over one lane at a time. Then as soon as I have
reached the closest southbound lane I must immediately move back to the left to enter the
left turn lanes for Orcutt Road. It seems rather futile, but I believe it is the legal way to do
it. I often wish there was an officer I could ask. It is much easier not to get all the way over,
but to stay in the oncoming turn lane (assuming there is no oncoming traffic) and you are
lined up for the left turn lane in a split second. Neither option seems completely safe. And
luckily, the event is at a slow time for traffic. But I believe that the usage of this highway is
only going to become higher in the near future. There really needs to be a change to the
way this traffic artery is organized.
Thank you for addressing this important issue at your meeting.
Cynthia A. Gaulin
2404 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, CA