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Christian, Kevin
From:Camille Small <notetocamille@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:01 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:4-10 ANHOLM Bikeway
Dear Mayor and Council:
It goes without saying, the Lincoln Alternative is the safest route for
all bicyclists; especially families biking with children while allowing
residents the right to maintain their neighborhood activities, including
being able to use streets for parking when necessary.
Yes, it is so clear.
Yet, here I am having to say it again because some on Council do
not want to listen to residents who live in the area. Yes, they deserve to
have parking on the street as nearly every neighborhood has. It really
doesn't matter if your mindset equates this to 'storing your vehicle on
public property.' A quick look at streets anywhere and everywhere shows
streets are for driving-- and for parking.
There are a number of us who care enough for other residents that we are
willing to lend support when they are troubled. We know San Luis
residents have a difficult time maintaining a sense of "normal" neighborhoods
that most cities have and honor. This older part of our city has streets like
Chorro that are narrow and heavily traveled. Lincoln has lighter traffic and
is safer. Cyclists have timed Lincoln and determined it is one-minute 'slower'.
Is it seriously more important for cyclists to ride fast than it is to maintain
a sense of normal neighborhood for the residents on Chorro?
If you act on behalf of these residents, you are being what is called "fair". You do
so because you are "concerned" about residents and neighborhoods. You do
so because you know the difference between right and wrong.
Thank you for returning to the action of February 6. The "decision" made
was clear to all whether or not it was a "proper motion". Everyone heard
it and everyone understood it. That decision is the one many urge you to
return to April 10th. It would be a way to demonstrate this city has a democratic
government for the people.
Thank You,
Camille Small
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