HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/15/2017 Item 16, Boyle My name is Tom Boyle. I live at 239 Almond Street.
I am opposed to the city's Bicycle Boulevard proposals. My family and I have lived in
the city since 1946 and on Almond Street since 1976. I believe the proposals tonight are
solutions in search of a problem. I do not believe any of the proposals should be
imposed on the resident of the areas between Foothill and Lincoln Streets. The curent
speed bumps are disruptive to traffic flow, resulting in vehicles moving to Chorro Street.
Through traffic, either to the neighborhoods or Highway 101 continue unabated, though
inconvenienced.
Regarding Alternatives 1 and 3 —I believe the proposed solutions actually create a larger
problem than the current condition. It is my view that you are simply delaying and
shifting traffic to a quiet, traditional neighborhood with ages ranging from 30's to 90's,
children (2 ages @ 10 years, 2 under 5 years old, and 2 under 2 years old.)
Aesthetically, both are unappealing, destroy the neighborhood ambiance that makes this
family centered neighborhood unique. The turnabouts or diverters are, in my opinion
dysfunctional and inappropriate due to the small street area they will be built in and will
actually result in more congestion that exists presently in the city's view.
Regarding Alternative 2 —If the city is bent on imposing one of these options, I view
Alternative 2, without additional speed bumps, a better (though an undesired) choice.
I further believe a better way to spend taxpayer money would be an examination of the
city's planning process and department, if traffic truly is this large an issue. It was yo�
planning department that reviews policies, development plans and then makes
recommendations to you; which received your approval even though neighborhood input
was received and ignored, that has allowed questionable, large development on the
periphery of these neighborhoods that will negatively impact traffic flow, vehicle and
pedestrian safety, and ultimately degrade our neighborhoods.