HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/5/2026 Item 8b, Carpenter (2)
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Sent: 2026 1:17 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Cc:Schwartz, Luke; McDonald, Whitney
Subject:Traffic speed
Good afternoon Mayor, Council, and Staff:
Thank you for a very robust discussion Tuesday night regarding Johnson Ave. While it’s not the outcome
I’d hoped for, I certainly understand the recommendation going forward.
I implore staff, with Council’s oversight to do everything conceivable in this project to SLOW down traffic.
Add additional safety measures if necessary, especially northbound downhill from Bishop!
Yesterday afternoon, two high school students walking home south on the east side of Johnson were
nearly hit by a fast moving vehicle. Walking side by side in front of my house…..ear pods in, eyes glued
to their phone, laughing & not paying attention to traffic. To get around a telephone pole in the sidewalk,
one stepped out into the bike lane. At the same time a vehicle heading north on Johnson obviously
exceeding the speed limit, encroached the bike lane and came very close to the student.
Horrible outcome averted. Similar scenarios occur often up and down the street. Friends of mine who
live on Bishop St. drive their two daughters to the high school everyday because they’re not comfortable
having them walk on Johnson. Children are our most precious residents, having one become a
statistic would be a tragedy.
In closing, I will keep beating this drum until something meaningful is done. Johnson Ave is NOT safe for
pedestrians….please fix it.
Thanks
Dan Carpenter
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