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Clinton Francis <
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Subject:Please prioritize Broad Street when considering mid-year budget review
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Dear San Luis City Council Members,
I write on behalf of many concerned neighbors and friends about the condition of South Broad Street. Almost
anyone that has driven, biked, walked or otherwise moved through this corridor can recognize that the current
nature of this street is incompatible with the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. There are many
issues that I could articulate that you would recognize as serious problem for this part of town. Rather than
including a long list, I’ll focus on just one main point and a second related point:
First, it is unsafe. The center turn lane is colloquially known as the “suicide” lane because drivers turn into it
from almost any point along South Broad, many drivers use it as a passing lane or simply drive down this lane
for several blocks to accelerate/decelerate (My daughter and I were almost hit on Friday by a vehicle doing
this). Speed limits are also not enforced, and parking spots very close to cross-streets limit visibility. These two
issues independently and synergistically create dangerous conditions for cross traffic or any individual trying to
turn left onto Broad. These issues not only make this corridor unsafe for those traveling in vehicles, but also for
cyclists and pedestrians. In fact, many of my neighbors view Broad St as so dangerous, they will not allow their
children to bike or walk to school, the park, or even neighborhood businesses.
Second, it is isolating. Because of the current unsafe nature of Broad Street and how neighborhoods are either
boxed in by the South Hills or the railroad track, those living along South Broad do not have safe travel
corridors to other parts of town. A pedestrian bridge over the train tracks could help for the east side, but
changing the overall nature of Broad Street will be necessary to improve flow in and out of our neighborhoods
by car, bike or on foot.
Please consider using unallocated funds to revise the South Broad Street Area Plan and move closer towards
implementing this project to improve our city. Key traffic calming steps, such as adding a median, reducing or
narrowing lanes, lowering speeds or adding traffic lights at intersections will make a huge difference.
Thanks for considering this issue.
Cheers,
Clint Francis
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