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Home My WebLink About07-13-16 PC Correspondence - Item 1 (Justice)Meeting; PC 07 - 13-1 Lc Item: �-- June 3, 2016 Planning Commissioners San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission RECEIVED CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO JUN 3 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The attached is being submitted for your consideration with regard to the proposed changes in First Transit bus routes for the City of San Luis Obispo. The opposition especially as it pertains to the removal of a bus stop located on Augusta Street (between Laurel Lane and Bishop) in front of the Judson Terrace Homes/Lodge, addresses the difficulties when this stop is removed and relocated. Your attention to this important matter would be greatly appreciated. T ank you, Louise Justice 3000 Augusta Street, #218 San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805) 594-1914 ti �7y f�•YA'�'i' k � M1'L-M .� d c �'fi-s.^'� Ph ns (305) 5.44-1600 1 (805) 544-1 o DD [800; e l5-1833, . -tf8 _ r.• — <.ac.'¢ i�,-:��liilFii�=.-et71"CJ �I=�.�COklCGii?. ^i;..iCi��. May 27, 2016 Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Manager San Luis Obispo Transit 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RE: Proposed elimination of bus stops on Augusta Street (Route 1) Dear Mr. Anquiano: I am writing on behalf of our senior residents from Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace management. It is our understanding there is a proposed plan to eliminate all bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. Thankfully, our residents have the benefit of the Rt. 1 bus stop in front of our property near Laurel Lane and Augusta Street. This is especially important for our frail residents who still attempt to use the transit system. However, we raise our voices today in opposition to the elimination of Augusta Street bus stops for the following reasons: C The crosswalk used on Laurel Lane to the new proposed bus stop is uneven and difficult for our frail seniors to cross without fear of falling. Q Laurel Lane is a very busy street and many times very dangerous. I have seen drivers stopped at that intersection that still pull out in front of individuals who are crossing and in the middle of the crosswalk. I have also seen at the Laurel Lane and Augusta Street intersection, drivers who do not see the stop sign and either drive right through the intersection without stopping, or slam on their brakes in an attempt to stop half way through the intersection. This is an unsafe intersection for our seniors to cross. For the benefit of our senior residents who are still trying to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible, having the bus stop on Augusta Street at Laurel Lane is the safest option. We ask that you reconsider the elimination of bus stops on Augusta Street. Many of our senior residents use this bus stop and moving it across the street to Laurel Lane is a safety challenge for our elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ,-- % ; ' °..`j7-- Francine Martinez, Social Service Coordinator`` cc: Dee Lawson, Transit Coordinator Judson Terrace Homes does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its pr ograms and activities. Our Fair Housing ; . L , �;" t-- T �F] Coordinator is designated to ensure compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 504 of the HUD Regulations and can be contacted at 6120 Stoneridge Mail Road, 3rd Floor, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Telephone 925-924-7116 TDD 800-545-1833 6d 478 Co i, I M U N I T I FS We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby oppose the proposed elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. r rr D&M CC.-kt'CC:'�. Let ML, jl� r r We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby oppose the proposed T elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. �E MMIQWm-- 1 ../i S,! . - f ../i S,! . - We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby op. .r� ose the proposed elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. V, , We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby oppose the proposed elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. ---, rl z F t f r 7 We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby oppose the proposed elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. M WO ._. ■�r�rr/r►- - We, the undersigned residents of Judson Terrace Homes (3000 Augusta Street) and Judson Terrace Lodge (3042 Augusta Street) do hereby oppose the proposed elimination of all of the bus stops on Augusta Street between Laurel Lane and Bishop Street. The proposed plan would create a difficulty for residents required to cross Laurel Lane at Augusta Street. This particular crosswalk is uneven and often extremely busy, and would create a safety challenge for elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. C(A d15 11 I'W