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From: jonathaNdibluephoto.biz [mailto:jonathan @bluephoto.biz]
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To: Ashbaugh, John; Carpenter, Dan; Christianson, Carlyn; Codron, Michael; Dietrick, Christine; Lichtig, Katie; Marx, ]an;
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Subject: Re: Public Opinion - Traffic Safety Report - Chorro Traffic Circle
Good Day,
Less than a year ago I sent many of you a video (http: / /vimeo.com/87133635) highlighting a dangerous section
of roadway my 6 year old son and I navigate as we make our way to school on our bicycles each day. I am
incredibly thankful for how quickly Staff was given the directive to make this area safer. The solutions
presented in the Traffic Safety Report are outstanding! Roundabouts are wonderful for cyclists and cars because
they limit stop signs (which keeps traffic moving during busy periods) while at the same time slowing traffic
slightly, which increases safety for cyclists of all abilities. The removal of turn pockets will help limit the
amount of squeezing pasts cyclist at high rates of speed into oncoming traffic (also called, "shooting the gap "),
which is safer for all users. Also proposed is the use of sharrows and green lanes which do nothing but help
awareness and reduce the risk of riding a bicycle in this dangerous section of town.
I want to thank you for your efforts, additional funding for bicycle infrastructure projects and the general
direction you are going in regard to road safety for all users. This is an incredible step in the right direction!
Thank you!!
Jonathan Roberts
Bluephoto Wedding Photography
3242 Johnson Ave.
San Luis Obispo CA, 93401
805 - 748 -1378
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