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FW: Tank Farm Rd improvements
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Subject: Tank Farm Rd improvements
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Greetings:
My wife and I are very much looking forward to next week’s active transportation meeting regarding the
proposed Tank Farm improvements. As new residents to SLO last year we enjoy the pedestrian and bicycling
opportunities, especially in our “flowers” neighborhood and general area.
As a former member of Salt Lake City’s transportation board, I understand the balance between public safety,
vehicle movement and project cost. That being said, the feature that seems to be lacking in the proposed
design is having an area of pedestrian refuge in the center island. The distance to cross is so large and even
proposed bulb-outs do not promote confidence when crossing the street. Ideally, these would/could be
landscaped like the ones at the Righetti Rd roundabout, but if the budget doesn’t allow, having some form of
temporary concrete barrier would be a great addition.
I realize this treatment would be challenging at the existing crossing at Poinsettia and the proposed crossing at
Morningglory due to left-hand turn lanes. However, a crossing and refuge could easily be installed at one of
three places: the pedestrian trail/gas pipeline easement along Alyssum Ct, the east-side intersection at
Hollyhock (no left turn) or under the railroad bridge (many people cross there already). With only one lane in
each direction, having center refuge and crosswalk markings would eliminate the need for expensive hawk or
beacon lighting.
Thanks for allowing public input (I’m sure you get more than your share). My wife and I are in our late 60s, but
hope to keep walking and biking safely for years to come (one of the reasons we chose to move back here
after retirement).
Best regards,
Myron
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