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From: Sue Voisinet [
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:02 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcounci!(d)slocity.org>
Subject: Safe Crossings on Broad Street!
Dear Mayor Harmon and City Council Members,
I recently received a notice (via Nextdoor) that my concerned neighbors on Lawrence Drive were actively working
towards safe street crossings on Broad Street between South and Orcutt. It was as if they had read my mind. I have
been dangerously crossing Broad to run (walk) errands for the last seven years.
I love to walk or bike to run nearby errands whenever possible. The farmer's market held every Tuesday at The
Grange on Broad is one of my favorite places to visit. I also like to pop in to the only grocery market within walking
distance, SLO Natural Foods Co-op. There are many other businesses on that side of Broad that I frequent and
prefer to safely walk to: Blackhorse, Staples, and Wine Shed to name a few. I live on the Meadow Park side
of Woodbridge and I am virtually cutoff from the other side of Broad Street unless I safely cross South at a light -
metered intersection or walk all the way up to Orcutt, to again safely cross at a light -metered intersection. Riding my
bike from the South crossing would require illegally riding against traffic to many of my desired locations.
San Luis Obispo promotes a healthy, active lifestyle yet several (road/traffic) obstacles prevent our residents from
achieving this lifestyle on a daily basis.
Please, please, please look into safe street crossings on Broad, in the 3/4 mile between South and Orcutt.
Sincerely,
Sue Voisinet