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From: Jennyhorstman < REI n"'IE ".i
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:02 PM i �,y
To: Advisory Bodies JL1�} ,
Subject: BAC communication
I am writing because I support Alternative 1 (Bicycle Boulevard with traffic diversion along Broad
Street) as a solution for the Broad Street Bicycle Project.
If the intent of this process is to create the safest route for cyclists and pedestrians then Alternative 1 is
unquestionably the best option. It dramatically reduces auto traffic on the route and is likely to significantly
slow what limited traffic remains. I have lived on barricaded streets in both Berkeley and Davis, and can attest
to their success in both locations.
I attended all BSBB planning meetings up to this point, and read nearly all the comments posted here. The chief
objection to Alternative 1 is, I believe, the traffic impact that is projected for Chorro and cut -through street
residents. I agree that it is dramatic and that the city absolutely needs to do more to direct traffic to Santa Rosa
and other primary routes. But surely this can be addressed once the barricades are in place and the actual, not
projected, pain points are discovered?
I fear that we are dispensing with the safest option for our children, seniors, and other citizens because it will
take a bit more work to make it the best option for our neighborhood as a whole. Worse yet we are leaning
towards Alternative 2, despite data presented on this site showing that one way streets lead to increased vehicle
speeds and less driver awareness of pedestrians and cyclists. This is potentially less safe than our neighborhood
is now.
I have also heard objections around the inconvenience to Broad St residents caused by the barricades. Residents
will potentially need to travel 1-3 blocks out of their way to access their homes. To be clear, this issue also
exists for Broad St AND Chorro residents with Alternative 2. One way streets will force some residents to
travel 1-3 blocks out of their way, as well.
Alternative 1 is not flawless, it absolutely needs more relief for Chorro residents, but it is the safest. Isn't that
the point of all this?
Thank you for your consideration,
Jenny Horstman -Chase
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