HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/4/2018 Item 15, Skapinsky
Christian, Kevin
From:Tony Skapinsky <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Anholm bikeway planning
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I want to go on record in support of improved bike access and bike corridors in San Luis
Obispo. We often hear that SLO is a progressive, bike friendly community but the current
bike infrastructure to support improved bike ridership is lacking.
I ride the bike boulevard to downtown everyday, and am very grateful for a car free, low
risk commute. A protected bikeway alternative through the Anholm district would be a
significant improvement in safety, linking riders with an efficient cross town biking
corridor. This will ultimately help to get more people out of cars and on bikes, as well as
provide a true safe route to the schools on that side of town.
More bike ridership will improve the overall health and vitality of our community. Despite
the fact that some parking will be reduced, the overall community benefit will be immense
and immediate. Also, making adjustments now for sustainable transportation alternatives
will be easier than kicking it down the road.
I urge your support for protected bike lanes for our community like i see in so many other
communities across this country.
Thank you for your hard work and deliberation
Sincerely,
Steven Anthony (Tony) Skapinsky
2456 Gerda St., SLO
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