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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-16 PC Correspondence -Item 1 (Justice 2)Meeting: PG 0 Item: I June 29, 2016 Planning Commissioners San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission RECEIVED CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO JUL 1 '2016 I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The attached is a supplement to my original letter of June 3, 2016 and is being submitted for your consideration with regard to the proposed changes in First Transit bus routes and bus stops for the City of San Luis Obispo. These include additional signed petition pages to the ones that accompanied my previous letter as well as another letter from our Social Services Coordinator at Judson Terrace. Your attention to this important matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Louise Justice 3000 Augusta Street, #218 San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805) 594-1914 Attachments Copies to: Gamaliel Anguiano, Dee Lawson, Tim Bochum Wattachments June 21, 2016 Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Manager San Luis Obispo Transit 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RE: Elimination of bus stops on Augusta Street (Route 1) and Changes to Route 1A and 1B Dear Mr. Anquiano: I am once again 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. Since my last letter of May 27, I understand additional options or changes have been made to the proposed Route lA and 1B. One change to Rt. IA and 1B now include moving the bus stop to the north east corner of Laurel Lane/Augusta St. which has a steep incline, and is difficult for frail seniors to maneuver. The other change is a return bus stop on the opposite side of the street, the south east corner of Laurel Lane at Augusta/Rose. Changing the bus stops to this busy intersection requires more traffic monitoring. For seniors, or anyone who is crossing Laurel Lane from the south to the north or north to south sides of the street, the crossing is dangerous. I believe there should be a greater consideration for pedestrian safety such as installing a traffic light. Or, install a flashing light crosswalk that flashes when someone enters the cross walk. I watch it all the time; drivers on Laurel Lane just sort of coast through the intersection. The children who cross that street in the morning and afternoon have a crossing guard or a school safety patrol. However, there is no safety mechanism to protect the seniors or other residents in the area who attempt to cross Laurel Lane, at Augusta Street safely. A traffic light would gain drivers attention: letting them know there is an intersection ahead with possible pedestrians crossing. Also, with the bus stopped there, it would make it harder for drivers to see pedestrians in the intersection or, see the stop sign. As mentioned in my previous letter, also please consider the following: * I have seen drivers stopped at that intersection but pull out in front of pedestrians who are crossing; the pedestrian is still in the middle of the crosswalk. Y I have also seen at the Laurel Lane/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. These incidents have not just been seen by me but by many persons. For the benefit of our senior residents who are still trying to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible, using the transit system with a safer intersection at Laurel Lane and Augusta St. is most important. Laurel Lane at August Street is a very busy and dangerous intersection. We ask that you consider traffic safety options such as a traffic light or a flashing light crosswalk. Many of our senior residents use bus transportation and moving the bus stop to this busy intersection is a challenge for our elderly bus passengers, especially those with walkers and canes. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Francine Martinez, Social Service Coordinator cc: Tom Bochum, Deputy Director for Transportation and Diane Lawson, Transit Coordinator 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. c2102-c4t/ 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. f r � r IV /{ f Y ,1 F f ' 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. ---------------- GI�,�,+,` L-A' C4- q3�vl -50 0 co AU BS L 3'T -T ( b �3©oo AL) vst�t�r S'/b, (.4 17-,54af tt.25-V r IC 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. 23d Av7- 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': Old A6 zs � zo '3000 SAO