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Kamila Juarez <
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Subject:Support of New Bike Lanes on Grand Ave
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Dear SLO City Council,
My name is Kamila Juarez-Gutierrez, a city planning student at Cal Poly and a member of Cal Poly
Urbanists, and I am writing in support of the new bike lanes on Grande Ave. The updated infrastructure
has lots of benefits, however I have some critiques.
As Grand is a major street that sees many pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists, it makes sense that so
many people have strong opinions about it! I think the new bike lanes are an amazing and much needed
update. It provides more buffer between pedestrians and cars, also bicyclists can bike more confidently
up and down the avenue. I do think that it could improve more. Perhaps a physical buffer between
cyclists and cars so as to really ensure cyclists' safety. I've collaborated with other students who have
cycled up the street and they agree that adding infrastructure that will slow down drivers can also help
further the safety of the community.
Overall, it's a great update that has room for more improvements. Thank you for continuing to improve
the infrastructure of the City of SLO.
Best,
Kamila Juarez-Gutierrez
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