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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponsive 21248 Part 1From:Schwartz, Luke To: Subject:Broad/Woodbridge Crossing Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:41:00 AM Hi Aimee, I understand you had been in communications with Jennifer Rice from my team in the past regarding planning for the new pedestrian crossing at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection and had an email contact list of other neighbors and folks interested in this project. Jen is about to head out on maternity leave, so I wanted to reach out to let you know that the new crossing will be active by tomorrow AM, and we have a formal ribbon cutting planned on Wednesday 10/6 at 3PM near the intersection. This will surely be a bittersweet moment, as I’m sure you heard that there was a tragic pedestrian fatality at this location about a month ago. I just wanted to let you know and invite you to share this update with others on your email list and any other community members that you think would be interested. Have a great day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Walsh, Joshua To:Kathrene.Herndon@ksby.com Cc:Amoroso, Brian; Booth, Jeff Subject:Fatal collision at Broad and Woodbridge from 9/4/2021 Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 3:13:14 PM Attachments:F75FFA706CED4C46BC6282D17F5184CB[100759583].png F2BFDFBFDDAC4090A0B9B9A85EE1636D[100759584].png 7296496C84624A82AB0024D8D809FD11[100759585].png 88614D3D5B3949339F16E0880DEC7A5A[100759586].png Hello, The pedestrian involved in the fatal collision was identified as Lesley Adams a 48 year old resident of San Luis Obispo.Her identity is being released because the proper next of kin notifications were made. Sincerely Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Horn, Matt To:Horn, Matt Cc:Fukushima, Adam; Schwartz, Luke; Stanwyck, Shelly Subject:FW: cc Ayral (Deaths on Foothill) Date:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:12:29 PM Attachments:_SLO_ATP_FINAL_MAPS.pdf ATP Tier 1 Projects.PNG image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png BCC:CC See response below regarding Foothill traffic fatality. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From:Fukushima,Adam AFukushi@slocity.org> Sent:Tuesday,September 28,2021 4:40 PM To:Odile Ayral odileayral@gmail.com> Cc:Horn,Matt mhorn@slocity.org>;Schwartz,Luke LSchwart@slocity.org>;Stanwyck,Shelly sstanwyc@slocity.org> Subject:RE:cc Ayral Deaths on Foothill) Hello Odile Ayral, Thank you for reaching out to the City Council about this issue. As you mentioned, the traffic fatalities involving alleged DUI drivers vs. individuals on bicycles on Foothill Boulevard, both in 2017 and most recently in August of this year, are absolutely tragic. The investigation for the incident at Foothill and Broad is still ongoing although charges have already been made against the driver for Hit and Run as well as felony DUI. For the recent incident at Highland / Santa Rosa, the City does not have involvement with that investigation as it is a state facility (Hwy 1) but we will eagerly respond to any needed coordination with both Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol on it. In February of this year, the City adopted its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to help guide and prioritize investments needed to improve safety and access to walking and bicycling throughout the city. Where the previous (2013) Bicycle Transportation Plan had no substantive changes proposed to the existing painted bike lanes on Foothill Boulevard, the new ATP identifies Foothill as one of the highest-priority (“Tier 1”) corridors in the city, with recommendations to install physically-protected bike lanes from the western City Limits east to California Blvd. Physically-protected bike lanes and related intersection crossing enhancements are proven countermeasures to improve safety for cyclists and implementation of our Tier 1 ATP Network will be a key focus for our Public Works Department moving forward. I’ve attached a copy of the ATP Tier 1 Corridor Map and a detailed ATP Bikeway maps showing recommended bikeway improvements by type for your reference. While there are some short-term bikeway enhancements already planned for Foothill Blvd including the addition of green bike lane markings and warning signage to increase visibility at the Foothill/Chorro/Broad intersection crossings, more substantive improvements as identified in the ATP will need to be funded as part of our 2-year Financial Plan. I highly recommend that you communicate your support for bike and pedestrian safety improvements along Foothill Boulevard, both to the City Council and Active Transportation Committee, heading into our next budget cycle for the 2023-25 two-year program so that we are able to move forward with these planned improvements soon. In addition, the SLO Police Department has also been conducting DUI patrols and adding more focused efforts in the last few weeks in an effort to catch impaired drivers on the road before they become a threat to everyone’s safety. Best regards, Bcc: San Luis Obispo City Council Members Adam Fukushima, PTP Active Transportation Manager Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E AFukushima@slocity.org T 805.781.7590 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Odile Ayral odileayral@gmail.com> Sent:Friday,September 24,2021 4:12 PM To:E-mail Council Website emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject:Deaths on Foothill This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mayor Harmon and Council Members, The deaths of three young students in my neighborhood haunt me as they do many of my neighbors.Kennedy Love in 2017 and Andreas Kooi in August 2021,both on Foothill Boulevard,and Finnegan Osbaldeston in September 2021,at the corner of Highland and Santa Rosa. I want to speak about Andreas Kooi because I believe the City and the developers of 790 Foothill are partially responsible for his death.True,this young man was hit by a drunk driver,but most drunk drivers can reasonably control their cars when road conditions are good.The conditions on Foothill have always been bad,but the City made them much worse when they agreed to let a developer build two large student apartment buildings at the dangerous intersection of Chorro Broad with Foothill.The residents warned that accidents would happen,they begged you not to go ahead with the mammoth building at 790 Foothill,they told personal stories of accidents or near accidents at this intersection to the Planning Commission and to the Council.But money and other interests prevailed over safety,and nobody listened.Nobody listened. We cannot do anything for those who were killed,but we can do much to prevent other deaths. Because if you don’t act now,there will be other deaths.Look at the building you helped create,a monster that eats most of the sidewalk!The builders made such a mess at Broad and Foothill when construction started that nobody sober or not sober)knew where to turn and where to go.I believe this confusion is the main reason why Andreas Kooi was killed because I also experienced this confusion.The developer has cleaned up the intersection since then,but he cannot undo what happened. Therefore,the City needs to prioritize safety improvements on Foothill now.You need to place protected bike lanes on Foothill now.You need to figure out intersection crossing enhancement at Broad and at Chorro now.And finally,you need to have the developers of 790 Foothill change or close their garage exit,which is located at the very intersection where Andreas was killed,because you can be sure there will be others if you don’t. Sincerely, Odile Ayral From:Aimee Wyatt To:Aimee Wyatt Cc:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Fwd: Broad/Woodbridge Crossing Date:Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:46:02 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi folks from Aimee W - hope y'all are doing well. I don't live at Lawrence Drive any longer and am in Cambria, but just got great news in a nice note from Luke Schwartz at the City of SLO, letting us know that the Broad/Woodbridge crossing should have been turned on yesterday. I imagine most of you have seen it underway, and will now enjoy a safer option to get across the street. Hurray! You can contact Luke at the City if you have any questions or comments and most especially to say thanks for all the work even these relatively small improvements take. I'm still mostly on bike or foot in Cambria. Y'all take it easy on the roads, as always, and safe travels however we get around (ideally less in cars). Cheers, Aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Date: Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:41 AM Subject: Broad/Woodbridge Crossing To: Hi Aimee, I understand you had been in communications with Jennifer Rice from my team in the past regarding planning for the new pedestrian crossing at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection and had an email contact list of other neighbors and folks interested in this project. Jen is about to head out on maternity leave, so I wanted to reach out to let you know that the new crossing will be active by tomorrow AM, and we have a formal ribbon cutting planned on Wednesday 10/6 at 3PM near the intersection. This will surely be a bittersweet moment, as I’m sure you heard that there was a tragic pedestrian fatality at this location about a month ago. I just wanted to let you know and invite you to share this update with others on your email list and any other community members that you think would be interested. Have a great day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Aimee Wyatt To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Re: Broad/Woodbridge Crossing Date:Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:29:37 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. oh my gosh - thank you, Luke. That's wonderful news that the crossing is in action. I might just swing thru SLO next time and walk across the street. Here's to all the long term planning that goes into getting those little things done. Very much appreciate the head's up. Have a great week. Cheers, Aimee On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:41 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, I understand you had been in communications with Jennifer Rice from my team in the past regarding planning for the new pedestrian crossing at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection and had an email contact list of other neighbors and folks interested in this project. Jen is about to head out on maternity leave, so I wanted to reach out to let you know that the new crossing will be active by tomorrow AM, and we have a formal ribbon cutting planned on Wednesday 10/6 at 3PM near the intersection. This will surely be a bittersweet moment, as I’m sure you heard that there was a tragic pedestrian fatality at this location about a month ago. I just wanted to let you know and invite you to share this update with others on your email list and any other community members that you think would be interested. Have a great day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Crisp, Matthew To:Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Broad/Woodbridge Hybrid Beacon Ribbon Cutting Date:Friday, September 17, 2021 9:16:00 AM We should have the meter turned on at 4:30 today and the striping mid next week. We’ll turn the beacon on once it is striped. From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 9:14 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad/Woodbridge Hybrid Beacon Ribbon Cutting FYI, Ellen will be the lead on the ribbon cutting event. As of now, a date has not been set as we were previously waiting for PG&E, etc. Also, Ellen will be checking in with Matt H. on Monday regarding if this event will be in person or virtual. Once she has that direction, further planning for the event can continue. Maybe we try to coordinate it with Walk to School Day—that could be cool especially if the press is there. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Helene Finger <helenefinger@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:18 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Broad/Woodbridge Hybrid Beacon Ribbon Cutting This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Luke: Thanks for letting me know, this is wonderful news! While I can’t take any credit for fighting for this PHB, I am very excited to use it and to help celebrate at the ribbon cutting. The timing will be just in time for Walk To School day on October 6th! Matt: I am happy to help with any plans for the ribbon cutting. Do you have a date yet? Have a great weekend, Helene Finger On Sep 16, 2021, at 4:40 PM, Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Helene, It’s looking like we will finally get PG&E on site tomorrow to pull power to the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad/Woodbridge. We’ll need to conduct some additional testing, but should be ready to power up the new crossing system within the next week or so, depending on when the striping contract can get back out to stripe the crosswalk. I recall that you expressed interest in being part of some form of ribbon cutting event. We are planning a ribbon cutting, likely a week after the turn-on, but this will clearly be a more somber event considering the traffic pedestrian fatality that recently occurred there. We’d like to extend the invite to you and any other neighbors or advocates who have fought for this crossing so that you have the opportunity to take part in the event. If you are still interested, please get in contact with Matt Crisp (cc’d) who will be organizing logistics on our end. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager image003.jpg> Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Wheeler, Bryan To:Garrett Otto; Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Collision Data Date:Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:32:24 AM Attachments:Collisions All Data.xlsx image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Garrett, See attached for a spreadsheet of our collision database. Thanks Bryan Wheeler Transportation Planner/ Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E bwheeler@slocity.org T 805.781.7178 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:12 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Collision Data Still waiting for a response. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:04 PM Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> wrote: Hey Bryan I am just following up on the collision data request. I know you are busy and I am not trying to task you with a large effort. I am not sure what level of effort is required to get run the database query, so just let me know. Thank you, Garrett On Wed, Jul 21, 2021, 2:46 PM Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks Luke, Good to hear that the report from the past couple of years will be coming out soon. If there are any maps or statistics from the report regarding veh-ped and veh-bike collisions that you are able to share, I would like to start looking over those. Bryan, It may help me if I knew what sort of data points are collected for each collision, but in general I would be interested in getting data on all veh-ped and veh-bike collisions over from 2018-2020. Location, date, time, cause, fault, vehicle turning direction, etc. would be some of the basic information I am looking for, but I wouldn't shy away from more data to look over. I'm hoping the query can spew something out in a .csv format. Thank you and much appreciated, Garrett On Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 2:33 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hey Garret, Bryan Wheeler from our team (cc’d) is just now finalizing our 2018-19 Safety Report, which was delayed due to staffing availability and COVID. He can pull a query of historic data through 2020 if you have specific questions in mind. As part of our next safety report (2020 Data) we are working on a GIS-based online map that would be available to the public to review citywide collision data. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:25 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Collision Data This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Luke, The last traffic safety report for SLO was back from 2017. Reading through the last report it sounds like much of the information from each collision is collected into a database. I am wondering how difficult it is to run a query of that collision data to send along? Ideally I would like to look over the last few years' collision data. Thanks Garrett From:Rice, Jennifer To:Kimberley Mastako Subject:RE: Engineering and traffic survey studies Date:Tuesday, January 28, 2020 3:30:00 PM Attachments:image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image008.png image009.png image010.png image011.png Collision Data 13-17.xlsx Hello Kimberley, Lets do February 6th at 9 AM. There is an 8:30 bus I can catch from City Hall that will get me to the Kennedy Library at 8:45 Thank you for being flexible—that will make morning drop off with my kiddos a lot easier! For the collision data—here is what I have—attached is an excel doc will all the raw data for 2013-2017 (the database is current through the year 2017, so that is where the data stops). Technically I have 2018 data, just not in this format, so would take some time to compile. If you don’t mind using data up to the end 2017 that would be great. The data provided has everything you could possibly want…and the easiest would be to filter the data by the various categories to narrow it down to what you are looking for. For example filter the primary street by High, Johnson, Tank Farm, etc. and you can decipher which collisions are within any given segment. The “distance” is the distance away from the intersection, so if it is blank it in “0.” Let me know if that works for you. If anything is unclear, feel free to ask—or, if this sounds like too much, I can have one of my interns break it down and just give you the final numbers. Looking forward to next week. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 1:58 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Jennifer, Thank you making time for me yesterday on behalf of our CE222 students and offering to download collision data for our five study sections.I plan to send out ten teams on Thur Feb 13: two teams to High Street one team east of Higuera and one team west of Broad),two teams to Johnson Ave one team south of Laurel and one team north of Orcutt)..and so on as tabulated below.As able,we'd greatly appreciate 3 5 years worth of collision data for any all of these.Please feel free to ask me more for more info about this..I'd be happy to clarify. In the meantime,let's confirm the Thur Feb 6 arrival time that works best for you:9:00?9:15?or 9:30? PS:We meet in 192-208 ref arrow on below map). Route Between High Street Higuera & Broad Johnson Ave Laurel Lane & Orcutt Tank Farm Broad & Orcutt Broad St Orcutt & Industrial Sacramento Via Esteban & Industrial Way Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. (she, her, hers) | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation | Text 805.602.0121 On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 1:28 PM Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: How about a phone call 10 AM Monday morning? If that doesn’t work, anytime that afternoon is fine as well. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 1:17 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Yay!! Thank you for making time for CE222, Introductory Experiments in Transportation Engineering 8:10 am Thur Feb 6 in 192-208. May I call you sometime next week to share a little about the class? ..and get your ideas for sharing with the students about speed and accident rate data analysis? What time would work best for you? On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 11:09 AM Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Kimberly, Luke forwarded me your email and I’m sorry I’m late following up. I’d be happy to present to the February 6th class. Let me know the details and I’ll plan on it. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:36:09 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Luke,Is it too soon to be following up to schedule one of your staff for 8 am Feb 6?or 8 am Feb 13?K Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. (she, her, hers) | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation | Text 805.602.0121 On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 2:45 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Let me check with my staff and see if someone is available. Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 2:25 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies I completely understand. Yes, please. What can I do to make that easier for you? If you’re comfortable suggesting staff I might invite, I’d gladly initiate the email communication. On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 2:20 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Kimberly. I would love to attend, but I am completely swamped right now and it would be difficult to commit to these dates this year. I am happy to see if one of my staff would be able/interested to attend if you would be open to that. Please don’t take this as lack of interest or support – the timing is just difficult at the moment.. Thanks, Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:49 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Luke,Happy new year!Do you happen to be available Feb 6 to share with CE222 students about the work SLO City does to prepare an engineering and traffic survey in relation to the posted speed limit?I have an 8:10 11 am section that meets Thursdays in 192-208. If Feb 6 isn't convenient for you,we can also consider Feb 13 or 20.Warm regards,Kimberley Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. (she, her, hers) | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation | Text 805.602.0121 Sent from my mobile phone, possibly during a brisk walk ..subject to voice2text mishaps Sent from my mobile phone, possibly during a brisk walk ..subject to voice2text mishaps From:Schwartz, Luke To:Scott Talmage Cc:Stewart, Erica A Subject:RE: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:56:00 AM Attachments:19-SLOCITY-Pedestrian Beacon Onesheet-V3.pdf Hi Scott, Thanks for reaching out and sharing these observations. This is great timing, as it’s looking like the crossing will be fully active by the end of the day today. We have a press release going out tomorrow via City email blast, social media, and to all local news outlets that will include simple diagrams to help convey to drivers and pedestrian/cyclists how this new crossing works. We’ve had several posts on the City social media accounts over the past several weeks with this info as well and will continue to push out both diagrams and educational videos that were released previously when the Foothill and Madonna Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon systems were installed. I’ll also note that we are placing sandwich boards with posters showing these diagrams at the Broad/Woodbridge crossing for several weeks starting tomorrow and SLO PD will be doing targeted enforcement to provide hand-outs to drivers who aren’t following the rules, with warnings of future citations. If you’re interested, here is a link to the educational video we’ve been sharing: https://youtu.be/1HD0XZMo68E I’ve also attached one of the fact sheets we’ve been sharing and here’s a link to a few recent social media post with educational diagrams: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIFt6zFVim/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Finally, we have a formal ribbon-cutting planned for 10/6 at 3PM near the intersection. While we want to have some positive recognition of this new crossing improvement, this will also be a somber event to honor the life of Lesley Adams, who was tragically killed attempting to cross Broad Street earlier this month. Thanks again, Scott. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:22 AM To: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org> Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Hi All, It's Scott Talmage yet again. Thank you to all of you. Please allow me to put one more suggestion out there for you guys to consider. In leading up to the activation & use of this wonderful addition to our City I took some time out of my day and went and spent some time to hang-out & observe the other 2 "crossings" (Madonna Rd. & Foothill) actually being used. This is my observation. From a pedestrian standpoint there obviously isn't questions about how to use the crossing (since many of us have been "activating crossings" since we were kids). There does seem to "appear" (by watching driver's actions AND thier "facial expressions") to be some questions/confusion about the "lighting" and the "sequencing of the lighting"of these crossings. It is just my opinion but believe-it-or-not I think that a percentage of drivers (I don't want to think about what that percentage is) are confused about any "traffic lighting" that is other than the "standard Red, Yellow, Green" lighting. Believe it or not in observing these crossings a very few people just drove right through the red light with a questionable look on thier faces after seeing the RED" light. Their was a surprising number of drivers that had an obvious questioning look on thier face as to what the lighting meant after it went from (the obvious) solid red. It really seemed like the seqeuncing of lighting" after the red confused them. I know it means extra work and expense but a suggestion might be to put instructions-of-use for these crossings on the City website AND THEN put signage (this would be more preferable, see the footnote at the end of this e-mail) or a banner (like the ones we occasionally stretch across Downtown Higuera, Marsh streets) on the "arms" of this or all of these crossings that in a "glance" directs people to the City's website for "lighting instructions". FOOTNOTE - I would suggest "signage" over a "banner" for the following reasons; 1. A "sign" would be safer in that it would be "strapped/bolted" to the "arms" of the crossing. Especially the Broad Street and Madonna Road crossings that are in occasional high wind areas. It would not be a safe situation to have a banner partially come loose and "hang-down" into traffic. 2. A "sign" would be safer due to it NOT BEING a moving object that drivers are trying to read. 3. A "sign" would last longer thus "educating" more drivers over time and cutting-down City expense in both maintenance and replacement costs. Thank you for your time in reading my e-mail AND A BIGGER Thank You for your part of getting this crossing added to our City. Best regards, Scott Talmage On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 12:45 PM Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you, Scott, for reminding us of the the tragedy and loss of Leslie Adams. I’m thankful we are finally getting this crossing installed. Erica A. Stewart She/Her(s) Vice Mayor, SLO City Council 990 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 www.slocity.org From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:28 AM To: Scott Talmage Cc: Harmon, Heidi; Johnson, Derek; Szentesi, Whitney; Lehnhoff, Samantha; Crisp, Matthew; Rice, Jennifer; Stewart, Erica A Subject: RE: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Hi Scott, Thanks for reaching out. We are currently working out logistics for a ribbon cutting in some form, and agree that this will certainly be a somber moment considering the tragic incident involving Leslie. The City will contact local press as part of any news release announcing completion of the project. Thank you, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:21 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Lehnhoff, Samantha <slehnhoff@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Hi All, It's me (Scott Talmage) reaching out to you again regarding the "Pedestrian Crossing Beacon on Broad Street". This time it is to make an attempt to make sure that the "Announcement and News" of it's Activation and beginning of use be done with CAREFUL AND THOUGHTFUL WORDS AND ACTIONS knowing that Leslie Adams (a mother of an 18 year old young man who was brought to the scene of his mothers tragic accidental death) lost her life on Sept. 4th under the not yet activated arms of this needed Pedestrian Crossing Beacon AND Streetlight. I am also going to reach-out to The Tribune, KSBY TV, and KCOY TV to ask for their consideration of this in any "news story" that they may put out regarding the crossing. Thank you. Best regards, Scott Talmage On Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 11:21 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: No worries, thanks for the update Scott. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 10:12 AM To: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org> Cc: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Lehnhoff, Samantha <slehnhoff@slocity.org> Subject: Re: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Hi All, I've done some more talking to my neighbor (and his daughters) about doing this idea and he has decided that he doesn't want to do it. While he acknowledges that it would be a good "feel good" story he doesn't want to do it because he is apprehensive of the publicity of it for two reasons; 1. He doesn't want to do any speaking (he has a fairly heavy Spanish accent that he's not 100% comfortable with "outside of his social circle" and at 89 he is very soft spoken). 2. He also might be apprehensive because he might fear that somebody who IS NOT in favor of the signal might associate him with it and "act-out" against him or his family (kind of like the WACKO NUT JOB that tried to get to Mayor Harmon and Mr. Johnson had to stop, thank goodness) and it's just him, his wife, and his two daughters that reside in the house he owns very near the signal. Thank you for your time spent on replying to this idea. Sorry this didn't work out but let's not stop looking for good community stories! Best regards to All, Scott Talmage On Mon, Jul 26, 2021, 7:07 PM Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you so much Mayor Harmon and Mr. Johnson for the reply and appreciation of the idea. Let me talk to him again this time with his daughters present and see how they want to handle this. I will be getting back to you because it is an event and a story that I really want to see happen. He is a really quiet, low-key guy who does have a whole lot of interest in this neighborhood that he not only worked in but also lived in for so many years. Thanks again. Sincerely, Scott Talmage On Mon, Jul 26, 2021, 3:17 PM Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org> wrote: I love this. I’d love to be part of it. Get Outlook for iOS From: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 2:26:46 PM To: Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Lehnhoff, Samantha slehnhoff@slocity.org> Subject: RE: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... Great ide Scott and let us know the best way to connect with your neighbor and have copied some of our talented comms staff that can think through the details. From: Scott Talmage <stalmage62@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 11:22 AM To: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek djohnson@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: If there is a "ribbon cutting" type event ..... This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi All, This is Scott Talmage again with an interesting idea for you to consider if there is a planned ribbon cutting type ceremony" for the pedestrian beacon crosswalk across Broad Street. The majority of people that follow the news (especially in today's News Cycle) likes a "feel good story" about the community they are a part of. Here is a possible feel good opportunity" regarding the above mentioned street crossing. My neighbor is a retired San Luis Garbage Company Sanitation Truck Driver who's house (that he owns) is 2 doors down from where this crossing is being installed. He is 89 yesrs old now and is still taking daily walks around the neighborhood. As you know the Garbage Company's Truck Yard used to be located at the end of Woodbridge. From 1974 to his retirement in 1999 (every workday for him) he would walk to and from work crossing Broad Street at that intersection of Broad & Woodbridge. I think it would be a great opportunity AND an interesting story to have him be a part of "any celebration of the Opening of the crossing". Maybe have him be or be one of the first people to actually use the pedestrian crossing "for the first time" after ALL THOSE YEARS of crossing that street without "a designated crossing". If this sounds like something that can be pursued let me know and I would be glad to help get the ball started. Thank you for your tIme and consideration and I hope to hear back from somebody regarding if this is a possibility? Sincerely, Scott Talmage From:Schwartz, Luke To:Bochum, Timothy Subject:RE: Reminder: ITE Seeks Projects to Recognize Community Planning and/or Pedestrian Safety Months Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021 3:24:37 PM Attachments:image004.png Good idea! I may still have our application for an APWA award from last year I can recycle. On a related note – we just officially turned on the new HAWK at Broad/Woodbridge today. Super sad, as a pedestrian was killed trying to run across Broad Street at night about a month ago. It’s been crazy here lately……3 fatal collisions within the City just in the past 3 months, plus one at the Caltrans intersection of Hwy 1/Highland, and 2 others on 101 in the County just this past month or so. From talks with peers in other cities, they’ve been seeing similar trends this past year or so. So sad. Hope all is well, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Bochum, Timothy <timothy.bochum@oxnard.org> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 3:10 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Fwd: Reminder: ITE Seeks Projects to Recognize Community Planning and/or Pedestrian Safety Months This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. You guys should submit your Hawk up on Foothill.....I think they'd love that one as a good ped example.... Tim Bochum - City Traffic Engineer Public Works Department, Transportation & Mobility214SouthCStreet, Service Center, North Wing Oxnard, California 93030 O: 805.385.8206 C: 805.832.5269 www.oxnard.org Forwarded message --------- From: ITE <info@ite.org> Date: Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:32 PM Subject: Reminder: ITE Seeks Projects to Recognize Community Planning and/or Pedestrian Safety Months To: <timothy.bochum@oxnard.org> Showcase Your Projects for Community Planning and Pedestrian Safety Months Reminder: ITE Seeks Projects to Recognize Community Planning and/or Pedestrian Safety Months Submissions Due Tomorrow, September 24 Thank you to everyone who submitted a project for either Pedestrian Safety Month or Community Planning Month or both. If you have sent in a submission and received an acknowlegement from me, you do not need to re-submit. There is still time to submit your project(s). Please see the information below. October is both Pedestrian Safety Month (sponsored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and Community Planning Month (sponsored by the American Planning Association). ITE is recognizing both months and we are reaching out to our members to submit a project that represents one or both months. Please review the request details below. Pedestrian Safety Month – ITE is looking for examples of community projects designed to improve pedestrian safety. As part of the description, include the reason for project, approach used to increase pedestrian safety, and any statistics on the effectiveness of the pedestrian safety countermeasure or road design project in the description. Examples could include anything from planning or built projects, such as walk audits programs or PHB installations. Community Planning Month – The theme for this year is Planning is Essential to Recovery with the goal of highlighting how planning and planners can lead communities to equitable, resilient, and long-lasting recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples of submissions could be how communities are addressing concerns about creating more equitable and resilient communities. Project may include plans to encourage people to return to transit, adapting to new demands for curb management, and implementing slow streets and streeteries. Submissions can be for either Pedestrian Safety Month, Community Planning Month, or both. The submission should include a description of no more than 150 words, one high-resolution photo, the names of all organizations, agencies, and individuals involved with this project. Please also make sure to stipulate in the subject line whether your submission is for Pedestrian Safety Month, Community Planning Month, or both. Agencies are encouraged to submit individual projects for both categories. Projects will be showcased on the Pedestrian Safety or Community Planner landing page, respectively; in October issues of ITE Spotlite; in social media, and via ITE’s e-Community. Submissions are due by Friday, September 24 to Pam Goodell [ mailto:pgoodell@ite.org? subject=Community%20Planning%20and%20Pedestrian%20Safety%20Months ] , ITE’s Senior Marketing Director. ITE | 1627 Eye Street, NW, #600, Washington, DC 20006 | info@ite.org Unsubscribe [ http://ite.informz.net/ite/pages/default_unsubscribe?_zs=OgVdl&_zmi=NJ3C ] Powered by Higher Logic https://www.higherlogic.com/resources/anti-spam-policy From:Wong, Justin To:Ella Ban Cc:Wheeler, Bryan Subject:RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Date:Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:32:25 PM Attachments:image001.png Collisions 08-17.xlsx Hi Ella, We have not had time to export the most recent data yet. However, we do have a spreadsheet with data that goes from 2008-17. Let me know if this works. If you need the most recent data, we can probably get it to you by early next week. I apologize if the sheet is a little messy, but it should contain most of the information that you need. Let me know if you need anything else! Justin Wong Transportation Planner/Engineer I Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jwong@slocity.org T 805.781.7042 slocity.org From: Ella Ban <ella.ban@outlook.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:36 PM To: Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Hi Justin, I wanted to follow up about the traffic collision data and see if you would still be able to forward it to me before the end of the week. Thank you! Sincerely, Ella Ban Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Wong, Justin Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:37 AM To: Ella Ban Cc: Traffic Subject: RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Good Morning Ella, We keep a detailed record traffic collisions in our city, and note the characteristics of each collision. I believe that we have our data up to 2018 right now, so I’ll put that together and send it over to you this week. Justin Wong Transportation Planner/Engineer I Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jwong@slocity.org T 805.781.7042 slocity.org From: Ella Ban <ella.ban@outlook.com> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 8:26 AM To: Traffic <traffic@slocity.org> Subject: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? To Whom It may concern, I am interested in accessing data about the number and type of traffic accidents that occur in San Luis Obispo each year. I am a student at Cal Poly interested in looking at data involving violation citation, collision type, whether pedestrians were involved, and the month that the accident occurred. This is not for a class – this is just my way to trying to get better at using R statistical software, and practicing creating a project from scratch. I would like to use data from the last 10 years, if available. Please let me know if I need to elaborate on any requirements. Best, Ella Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Rice, Jennifer To:Briana Byrne Cc:Mark Spencer Subject:RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Date:Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:29:00 AM Attachments:Tank Farm Mindbody Signal Timing.pdf Collisions 2008-10-1-19.XLSX Buckley Extension 90%.pdf Hello Mark and Briana, Couple things I needed to follow up with you on: 1. Signal Timings – attached is the Tank Farm and Mindbody timing. The Buckley/Broad Edna) signal is a Caltrans signal, so I have requested timing from Caltrans and will forward once I receive it. 2. City Collision Records – attached is an excel sheet I exported from the City- maintained collision database for all collisions in the past ten years (the data is through February 2019). Per our conversations, please also review SWITRS data as this particular location is near the edge of City limits and would be covered by multiple enforcement jurisdictions. Additionally, the City’s data will only have data from City streets—so Buckley, for example, would not be included. The SWITRS data can make up that gap. 3. Planned alignment for Buckley/Higuera intersection. Attached are the 90% plans. The intersection will be signalized from day one. 4. SLO Transit Data – go ahead and request whatever data you need from Transit Megan Weeks at mweeks@slocity.org). Often they already have the data for the route requested, but if they don’t already have it they will need 48 hours to schedule and collect it. Let me know if you have nay other questions or follow-ups based on our meeting. Also, I’m pretty open at this point during the week of October 14th, any day but Monday. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Briana Byrne <bbyrne@w-trans.com> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 5:17 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Cc: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Hi Jennifer, As Mark mentioned, I will be the project lead for the SLO Airport Hotels Project. At your earliest convenience, could we get the City’s data listed in the RFP: traffic counts for the study intersections and segments, Citywide Travel Demand Model, and the Master Synchro files? Also, below is a general outline of our schedule with deliverables. Right now, I have the site visit and in-person meeting marked for “Week 4”, 10/14 thru 10/18, but this would of course depend on your availability to meet. Week 2: Conference call kick-off (10/1), get the data needed from the City, and MOA deliverable Week 3: Receive comments on the MOA. Project analysis begins Week 4 (pending your availability): Site visit and in-person meeting Week 8: Draft deliverable Thank you in advance for the data and I look forward to talking with you tomorrow, Briana Briana Byrne Associate Engineer Office 510.444.2600x214 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA94612www.w-trans.com From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 5:08 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Briana Byrne <bbyrne@w-trans.com> Subject: Re: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project We're in the same office. Tues works great! Mark Mark Spencer, PE Senior Principal W-Trans mspencer@w-trans.com o 510-444-2600 m From: Rice, Jennifer Sent: Friday, September 27, 4:26 PM Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project To: Mark Spencer, Briana Byrne I just sent a meeting appointment for Tuesday at 11:30. Are you and Briana in the same location or will I need to set up a conference call line? Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 10:35 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Briana Byrne <bbyrne@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Jennifer Tues or Weds at 11:30 am both work well for Briana and I. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer PE, Senior Principal Office 510.444.2600 Mobile 408.690.7279 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From: Rice, Jennifer [mailto:jrice@slocity.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 11:21 AM To: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Briana Byrne <bbyrne@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Thanks Mark—my mornings next week are open. Just let me know which day works best for you. Thanks! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:49 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Briana Byrne <bbyrne@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Hi Jennifer, We’re all set to dive in. Briana Byrne will be our lead project engineer and will send you an updated schedule and a data request. I think it would be good to set up a conference call to kick this off, and then we’ll follow up in person when we conduct field reconnaissance. Please let us know some good dates/times in the next week for a call. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer PE, Senior Principal Office 510.444.2600 Mobile 408.690.7279 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From: Rice, Jennifer [mailto:jrice@slocity.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:16 AM To: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w- trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Morning Mark, Just wanted to confirm that you had received my email the other day. Let me know if you wanted to meet at all to kick things off. Please send an update project schedule to me as well when you have a chance. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Rice, Jennifer Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 9:40 AM To: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w- trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Morning Mark, The applicant has agreed with the services, and the authorization has been fully executed. Please proceed with the work per the attached proposal. Take a look at the City’s Traffic Study Resources on line. Note—I believe the traffic count data linked is from 2016. 2018 counts are available, and I will provide those to you to update the resources as necessary. Let me know if you would like to meet via in-person or a conference call with any questions to kick-off. Thank you and I look forward to working with W-Trans! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 1:23 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Ok – thanks! Mark Mark Spencer PE, Senior Principal Office 510.444.2600 Mobile 408.690.7279 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From: Rice, Jennifer [mailto:jrice@slocity.org] Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 11:49 AM To: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w- trans.com> Cc: Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w-trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project FYI, the applicant has given their “ok” as well on W-Trans proposal for this work. Once I receive their payment, I will authorize you to begin work. They said they plan to bring payment in today or Monday, so you should hear from me early next week. Have a great weekend! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:39 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w-trans.com> Cc: Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w-trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Thanks Jennifer. Looking forward to working with you on this project! Mark Mark Spencer PE, Senior Principal Office 510.444.2600 Mobile 408.690.7279 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From: Rice, Jennifer [mailto:jrice@slocity.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:29 AM To: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w- trans.com> Cc: Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w-trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Thank you Mark—I will be recommending award to W-Trans based on this proposal. As the study is initiated and paid for by the developer applicant, I will follow up with you once authorized to begin work. Thanks! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:49 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w-trans.com> Cc: Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w-trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Updated Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Jennifer Please find the updated proposal attached to this e-mail. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer PE, Senior Principal Office 510.444.2600 Mobile 408.690.7279 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From: Rice, Jennifer [mailto:jrice@slocity.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:02 PM To: Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w-trans.com> Cc: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w- trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen <crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: RE: Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Hello Hannah and All, Thank you for submitting a proposal for the subject project. I am pleased with the proposal, however wanted to request two amendments: Remove task 11 to determine parking supply as that will not be necessary. Additionally, can you add a task for data collection at the following intersections: Aerovista and BroadSanta Fe and Tank FarmLong and Tank Farm NOTE: All volume data must be collected when schools are in regular session. Please adjust the cost proposal as appropriate to reflect the above amendments. I look forward to your reply as soon as possible. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. Thank you, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Hannah Yung-Boxdell <hyung@w-trans.com> Sent: Friday, September 6, 2019 2:50 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Cc: Mark Spencer <mspencer@w-trans.com>; Steve Weinberger <sweinberger@w- trans.com>; Corinne Rasmussen <crasmussen@w-trans.com> Subject: Proposal for the SLO Airport Hotels Project Good Afternoon, The attached Proposal to Prepare a Multimodal Transportation Impact Study for the SLO Airport Hotels Project is being forwarded at the request of Mark Spencer. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding this information. Best regards, Hannah Yung-Boxdell Administrative Supervisor Office 510.444.2600x208 505 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 www.w-trans.com From:Walsh, Joshua To:Crisp, Matthew Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 7:30:25 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Good morning Matt, If you are available I can meet with you there today. Starting tomorrow I will be on vacation. Let me know a good time and I can meet you. Joshua Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:41 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:25 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday, right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed. One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge. The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the #2 lane. Driver said he didn’t see the ped, so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her. Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Crisp, Matthew To:Walsh, Joshua Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:41:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Walsh,Joshua jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent:Wednesday,September 8,2021 8:25 AM To:Crisp,Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject:Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday,right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed.One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge.The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the 2 lane.Driver said he didn’t see the ped,so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her.Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Walsh, Joshua To:Crisp, Matthew Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 11:11:52 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png 1 o’clock works. I will meet you there. Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:10 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Josh, I’m available today. How about 1? I’m actually free of meetings so if another time is better just let me know. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:30 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Good morning Matt, If you are available I can meet with you there today. Starting tomorrow I will be on vacation. Let me know a good time and I can meet you. Joshua Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:41 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:25 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday, right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed. One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge. The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the #2 lane. Driver said he didn’t see the ped, so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her. Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Crisp, Matthew To:Walsh, Joshua Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 11:10:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Josh, I’m available today. How about 1? I’m actually free of meetings so if another time is better just let me know. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Walsh,Joshua jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent:Monday,September 13,2021 7:30 AM To:Crisp,Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject:RE:Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Good morning Matt, If you are available I can meet with you there today.Starting tomorrow I will be on vacation.Let me know a good time and I can meet you. Joshua Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp,Matthew Sent: Wednesday,September 8,2021 8:41 AM To: Walsh,Joshua Subject: RE:Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Walsh,Joshua jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent:Wednesday,September 8,2021 8:25 AM To:Crisp,Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject:Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday,right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed.One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge.The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the 2 lane.Driver said he didn’t see the ped,so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her.Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Crisp, Matthew To:Walsh, Joshua Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 11:16:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Sounds good. From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:12 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge 1 o’clock works. I will meet you there. Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:10 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Josh, I’m available today. How about 1? I’m actually free of meetings so if another time is better just let me know. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:30 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Good morning Matt, If you are available I can meet with you there today. Starting tomorrow I will be on vacation. Let me know a good time and I can meet you. Joshua Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:41 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:25 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday, right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed. One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge. The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the #2 lane. Driver said he didn’t see the ped, so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her. Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Walsh, Joshua To:Crisp, Matthew Subject:RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Tuesday, October 5, 2021 7:26:42 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Morning Matt, Any word on getting the slope measurements on Broad? Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:16 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Sounds good. From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:12 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge 1 o’clock works. I will meet you there. Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:10 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Josh, I’m available today. How about 1? I’m actually free of meetings so if another time is better just let me know. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:30 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Good morning Matt, If you are available I can meet with you there today. Starting tomorrow I will be on vacation. Let me know a good time and I can meet you. Joshua Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Crisp, Matthew Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:41 AM To: Walsh, Joshua Subject: RE: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Morning Josh, I can certainly provide information regarding slopes and vision/sight triangles but there doesn’t appear to be any “crests” even if there is a slope. Can we meet out there sometime and talk about what we’re looking for? It’ll give me a better idea of how to provide you the best information. Thanks. Matthew Crisp, PE Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mcrisp@slocity.org T 805.783.7707 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:25 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday, right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed. One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge. The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the #2 lane. Driver said he didn’t see the ped, so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her. Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Walsh, Joshua To:Crisp, Matthew Subject:Vehicle vs ped fatal Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:24:44 AM Attachments:F75FFA706CED4C46BC6282D17F5184CB[100739682].png F2BFDFBFDDAC4090A0B9B9A85EE1636D[100739683].png 7296496C84624A82AB0024D8D809FD11[100739684].png 88614D3D5B3949339F16E0880DEC7A5A[100739685].png Hi Matt, Well we had another fatal on Broad this past Saturday, right where the pedestrian crossing light is being installed. One of the issues I will need to find out is what is the slope of Broad from Mutsuhito towards Woodbridge. The ped was crossing E/B Woodbridge and was hit by a vehicle N/B Broad in the #2 lane. Driver said he didn’t see the ped, so the slope of the road may play into whether he could have seen her. Let me know if you have this info on the road or how we can calculate it. Thanks Joshua Walsh Motor Officer Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E jwalsh@slocity.org T 805.594.8052 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:mandrews@slocity.org To:Andrews, Mary; Wetmore, Alexa; Cudworth, Robert Subject:Weekly Vehicle Collision and Theft Map for the week of 04-22-2019 Date:Monday, April 29, 2019 12:32:29 PM Attachments:WeeklyCollision20190429.pdf From:mandrews@slocity.org To:Andrews, Mary; Wetmore, Alexa; Villanti, John Subject:Weekly Vehicle Collision and Theft Map for the week of 09-25-2017 Date:Monday, October 2, 2017 5:32:23 AM Attachments:WeeklyCollision20171002.pdf From:mandrews@slocity.org To:Andrews, Mary; Wetmore, Alexa; Cudworth, Robert Subject:Weekly Vehicle Collision and Theft Map for the week of 04-29-2019 Date:Monday, May 6, 2019 12:32:31 PM Attachments:WeeklyCollision20190506.pdf From: Rice, Jennifer To: Sam Maher Cc: Grigsby, Daryl; Cantrell, Deanna; Gallagher, Carrie; Hudson, Jake; Christian, Kevin; Rapp, Tera Subject: RE: Public Records Request: PRR18053 Maher - 2017 Traffic accident data Date: Friday, June 29, 2018 9:27:00 AM Attachments: 2017 Data.xlsx Morning Sam, The 2017 collision database is finally complete. Attached is the information regarding the records. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you and happy Friday! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E iriceslocity.orq T 805.781.7058 slocity.om From: Sam Maher <sam@attorneysync.com> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2018 10:43 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice @slocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org>; Cantrell, Deanna <DCantrell@slocity.org>; Gallagher, Carrie < CGallagher@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org>; Christian, Kevin kchristi@slocity. org>; Rapp, Tera <trapp@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Public Records Request: PRR18053 Maher - 2017 Traffic accident data Hey Jennifer, Checking back on the SLO accident data for 2017. Is it complete yet? Thanks for the update! Sam On Tue, Apr 10, 2018 at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice(@slocit)z.org> wrote: Hello Sam, The collision report database is up to date through mid -November 2017. 1 would say it should be complete within a month if you want to check back then. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E iricela slocity.orq T 805.781.7058 slocity.orq From: Sam Maher<lawofficedanielioneill(cDgmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 11:22 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <'rice(cDslocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Cantrell, Deanna <DCantrell(@slocity.org>; Gallagher, Carrie <CGallaghericDslocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocity.org>; Christian, Kevin kchristian(@slocity.org>; Rapp, Tera <trapp(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Public Records Request: PRR18053 Maher - 2017 Traffic accident data Hey Jennifer, Just wondering if the complete 2017 data was available? Thanks, Sam Maher On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 7:01 PM Rice, Jennifer <'rice(@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Mr. Maher, Attached is the requested information. As I mentioned previously, the database is incomplete as we have not finished entering in the collision data for 2017. 1 ran a report for what was available and it goes through September. We are actively working on updating the database, so if feel free to inquire at a later date regarding the availability of data for the remainder of 2017. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/ Engineer II Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E iricel slocity.orq T 805.781.7058 slocity.ora From: Christian, Kevin Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 10:15 AM To: Rapp, Tera <trappPslocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <irice(@slocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsb)I(@slocity.org>; Cantrell, Deanna <DCantrell(@slocity.org>, Gallagher, Carrie <CGallagher(@slocity.org> Subject: Public Records Request: PRR18053 Maher - 2017 Traffic accident data Jennifer and Tera, Attached is a Public Records request from Sam Maher for 2017 traffic accident data, due by February 16th. Tera - Note that Jennifer handled the same request last year for this individual. The requestor contacted her directly on this one and she had it channeled through me. She is comfortable handling this again but I wanted you in the loop in case you have input. If you are not able to meet that deadline please advise that an extension is needed. Otherwise, please send the requested responsive documents to myself and copy Carrie Gallagher. Kevin Christian Administrative Assistant City Administration City Clerk's Office 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E kchristian&slocity.orq T 805.781.7104 slocity.orq Sam Maher saml@attorneysync.com office: 877-619-5775 direct: 312-207-1278 From: Aimee Wyatt To: Hudson.Jake Cc: Bochum, Tim; Grigsby, Daryl Subject: RE: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:17:40 PM Attachments: imaae001.ona image006.pnno Appreciate it.Thanks much. See you tonight./ Aimee On Jul 25, 2017 12:46 PM, "Hudson, Jake" <jhudsonnaeslocity.org> wrote: Aimee, Thanks for putting all of this together, Tim and I will both be there. It's a big agenda, the discussion will need to be really focused to get thru it all. See our response to your questions in blue below ... let me know if there were others. 1. Definition of neighborhood —we're Neighborhood 10. Are there any implications here relevant to funding, or borders besides an assigned police person (who Aimee will invite to the meeting)? No relevance to funding or boarders. 2. Will the planned Victoria Ave. connection to Alphonso St (near Rabobank) be just bike/pedestrian or also for vehicles? Originally we thought the plan specified a regular road, but more recently someone said it was just bike/ped. Also, will the plan include Victoria as the main Bike access, so as to minimize need for spending on extra bike infrastructure along Broad street (really terrible now - Aimee will invite SLO Bike County representative). Below is the street design for Victoria as approved in the S. Broad Street Corridor Plan. : 1l111age Street Cross Section and Plan View 10'-0" 8'-0" I 10'-4 2' 1 1; D'-12' 8'-0" 10'-0" P D'-T, sri Buck Sdew&k Parka" Laetr Lw„ F'Ar" sde%tW 5M Back 3. What is the rough timeline for the connection and the Victoria Street redevelopment in general? The section of Victoria/Emily between Roundhouse and Woodbridge is currently underway. I'm not aware of any upcoming re -development activity along Victoria south of Woodbridge. 4. Does the city get accident reports for our neighborhood, and specifically for this corridor. I know of 2 accidents in the past year (New Years Eve and the day after the Mayor's neighborhood walk) and anecdotally of a bicyclist being hit in the kamikaze lane several years ago, but what are the stats,? I feel in danger all the time how dangerous is this area, relative to other high speed areas in the city? We do. The segment between South and Orcutt averages about 4 collisions a year which is relatively low for this type of street. Given how challenging it is to cross Broad Street it's possible that a lot ofpeople avoid walking or cycling in that area in general... the upcoming projects we have on Broad aim to improve that. 5. Is there are a speed limit study already that evaluates this corridor and the possibly of reducing the speed limit to 35, more similar with Johnson and Santa Rosa Streets? Unfortunately artificially lowering speed limits is not effective nor allowed by law as a measure for slowing people down. Under state law we are required to set the speed limit based on the prevailing speed. We have to slow people down by physically changing the street then once people have slowed down we can lower the speed limit. At this time the current speed limit is the lowest we can set. After we install intersection controls, medians, etc.. we can resurvey the road and lower the speed limit if traffic has slowed down. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:18 AM To: Hudson, Jake <jhudson(@slocit.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Hi Jake and Tim - I just left a phone message for Jake. Haven't heard from anyone with any answers to some of the questions I highlighted on my draft agenda. I hope you had a chance to review it and look forward to your suggestions. It would be helpful to discuss a few of those items well in advance of the meeting, and time is now short. Also, Tim, I didn't get a response whether or not you are able to join us this evening? I know it's a busy family time and extra evening meetings after long days are are a big ask. Our neighborhood is looking forward to a timeline for some progress of this important issue, and we all share close calls day after day. My parents, who thankfully are still with it drivers, were almost nailed the other day making a right turn on Broad Street from Lawrence more of a road rage issue when they had to sit for a long while waiting for a clear opportunity, with low sight line). I Thanks for getting in touch soon. aimee On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt&gmaiLcom> wrote: Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattQgmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudsonn,slocity.org> wrote: I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E ihudson(cslocity.or T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.org From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <clgrigsbyC@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum(cbslocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(d)slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson(cDslocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattPgmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn cchristiansonnslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITY OF SfinWisOmpo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattCEDgmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbyCcDslocity.org>, Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Gomez, Aaron <aRomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonPslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocit)J.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htti2s://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <ddgrigsb aslocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocit)1.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonpslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoirel@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Bochum, Tim To: Christianson, Carlyn; Aimee Wyatt Cc: Grigsby, DaUl; Hudson, Jake Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:17:45 PM Attachments: SBSC Write UD.Ddf Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo u Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson&slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member o Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <d rigsbylcDslocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(CDslocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomez(cDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(cDslocit)1.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt 268-5087 On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby&,slocit org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattna gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <deriesbyC@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocit)l.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomezl@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Christianson, Carlyn To: Aimee Wyatt Cc: Grigsby, Daryl; Bochum, Tim Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:45:43 AM Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo u Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson@slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonnslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member fUI S i t'+ Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonaslocity.ora T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocitv.orc From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(cDslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: hUs://www.facebook.com/ groups/8061664128845 89/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsb sloci.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(cDslocity.o g>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(CDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Grigsby, Daryl To: Bochum, Tim Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, July 3, 2017 11:14:54 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dna Thanks man — I am hopeful that my optimism on this will be confirmed at this meeting. Carlyn and Clan and other councilmembers I believe are supportive of us sticking with the priorities of the major council goals! From: Bochum, Tim Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 9:12 AM To: Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org>; Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org>; Aimee Wyatt aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall I will try and attend too. From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 7:19 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(cDslocit)1.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager 10dII11' YF VdTa5iRLUISOBISPO Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson(a slocity.orq T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.ora From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocit)z.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudsonPslocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum(oslocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member ity of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson&slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITYOF SqnLuisOmpo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity. ora From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@amail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgriesby(@slocit)1.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <andy(Pillsbury <douglasesl123( Aaron <agomez(cDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(a slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood' s efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htWs://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby slocitv.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez(cDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonPslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas x r Yr r „, Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Aimee Wyatt To: Christianson. Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:39:14 AM Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonig'.sloci .org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CI'I`Y OF S5II1 LUIS OBISPO Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgriasb cr,slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocit)1.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoirei@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas r Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Bochum, Tim To: Hudson, Jake; Grigsby, Daryl; Aimee Wyatt Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 9:11:00 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dna I will try and attend too. From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 7:19 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org>; Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager CITY OF SHRLUISOBISPO Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson(a slocity.org T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.orq From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(c)gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <jhudson(@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <clgrigsbyPslocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum&slocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsb)I(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocit)I.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orc From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattPgmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(a,,slocity.=> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member 4 QF SfinLwOBiSPO Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orC From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby @slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmonpslocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomezl@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>, Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbya slocitv.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez(cDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas t r Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Christianson, Carlyn To: Bochum, Tim Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:19:44 PM Thanks, Tim!!! :—) C. Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo o Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson@slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Bochum, Tim Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:17:43 PM To: Christianson, Carlyn; Aimee Wyatt Cc: Grigsby, Daryl; Hudson, Jake Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo u Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.oM T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonna.slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITYOF R LUIS OBISPO Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonQslocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(a slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbya.slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(d)slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoirel@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Hudson, Jake To: Grigsby, Daryl; Aimee Wyatt Cc: Bochum, Tim Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 7:19:15 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dna I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager trQ Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson@slocity.org T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.orq From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <clgrigsbyi@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochumn,slocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member ity of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansongslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITY OF SmUmsOmpo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbyPslocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomezPslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htWs://www.facebook.com/groul2s/806166412884589 Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(&,slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmonPslocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoirePslocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners ontact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Christianson, Carlyn To: Bochum, Tim Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:24:02 PM Only about the planning part, not the budget part!! Eeek. :—) C. Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo O Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson@slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Bochum, Tim Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:20:58 PM To: Christianson, Carlyn Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall As usual, your memory is pretty accurate... (5 From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:20 PM To: Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thanks, Tim!!! :—) C. Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson@slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Bochum, Tim Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:17:43 PM To: Christianson, Carlyn; Aimee Wyatt Cc: Grigsby, Daryl; Hudson, Jake Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member ity of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson(2slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson&slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member r CITYOF r« # 1 Tra Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonQslocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(CDslocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomez(cDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(cDslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby sloci , .org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattC@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocit)1.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas 1 Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Bochum, Tim To: Christianson, Carlyn Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:20:00 PM As usual, your memory is pretty accurate... (D From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:20 PM To: Bochum, Tim <tbochum@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thanks, Tim!!! :—) C. Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo N Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson a_slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Bochum, Tim Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:17:43 PM To: Christianson, Carlyn; Aimee Wyatt Cc: Grigsby, Daryl; Hudson, Jake Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonfslocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <Christianson&sloci , .org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITY OF n LUIS OBISPO Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonQslocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocit)J.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Gomez, Aaron <agomezlcDslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <Christianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoirena slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt 268-5087 On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbya.slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury < Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(d)slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocit)1.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocit)J.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Wona, Justin To: Ella Ban Cc: Wheeler, Bryan Subject: RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:32:25 PM Attachments: imaae001.Dna Collisions 08-17.xlsx Hi Ella, We have not had time to export the most recent data yet. However, we do have a spreadsheet with data that goes from 2008-17. Let me know if this works. If you need the most recent data, we can probably get it to you by early next week. I apologize if the sheet is a little messy, but it should contain most of the information that you need. Let me know if you need anything else! Justin Wong Transportation Planner/Engineer I 0d , CIT Off,. SHRLUISOBTSPO Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jwonslocity.orq T 805.781.7042 slocity.ora From: Ella Ban <elIa. ban @outlook.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:36 PM To: Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Hi Justin, I wanted to follow up about the traffic collision data and see if you would still be able to forward it to me before the end of the week. Thank you! Sincerely, Ella Ban Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Wong, Justin Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:37 AM To: Ella Ban Cc: Traffic Subject: RE: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? Good Morning Ella, We keep a detailed record traffic collisions in our city, and note the characteristics of each collision. I believe that we have our data up to 2018 right now, so I'll put that together and send it over to you this week. Justin Wong Transportation Planner/Engineer I 0;, • V IT F SfIRLUISOBISPO Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E iwong&slocity.org T 805.781.7042 slocity.orq From: Ella Ban <ella.ban(@outlook.com> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 8:26 AM To: Traffic <traffic(@slocity.org> Subject: Traffic Model Data / Traffic Datasheet? To Whom It may concern, I am interested in accessing data about the number and type of traffic accidents that occur in San Luis Obispo each year. I am a student at Cal Poly interested in looking at data involving violation citation, collision type, whether pedestrians were involved, and the month that the accident occurred. This is not for a class — this is just my way to trying to get better at using R statistical software, and practicing creating a project from scratch. I would like to use data from the last 10 years, if available. Please let me know if I need to elaborate on any requirements. Best, Ella Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Aimee Wyatt To: Hudson, Jake; Bochum. Tim Cc: Grigsby, Dark Subject: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:17:47 AM Attachments: imaae001.Dna Hi Jake and Tim - I just left a phone message for Jake. Haven't heard from anyone with any answers to some of the questions I highlighted on my draft agenda. I hope you had a chance to review it and look forward to your suggestions. It would be helpful to discuss a few of those items well in advance of the meeting, and time is now short. Also, Tim, I didn't get a response whether or not you are able to join us this evening? I know it's a busy family time and extra evening meetings after long days are are a big ask. Our neighborhood is looking forward to a timeline for some progress of this important issue, and we all share close calls day after day. My parents, who thankfully are still with it drivers, were almost nailed the other day making a right turn on Broad Street from Lawrence (more of a road rage issue when they had to sit for a long while waiting for a clear opportunity, with low sight line). Thanks for getting in touch soon. aimee On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt&umail.com> wrote: Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. 805-268-5087 I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattcniggmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudsonnslocity.org> wrote: I' m available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson slocity.orq T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.ora From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochumPslocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum(c,,slocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo X Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orcc From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattCcDgmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonn.slocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 c; 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattC@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.orp Cc: Andy Pease <andy(@inbalancegreen.com>; Douglas Pillsbury doug1asesl123l@gmail.com>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez6Dslocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn cchdstianson(@slocit)1.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: hUps://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsb slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org> Cc: Andy Pease <andy(@inbalancegreen.com>; Douglas Pillsbury douglasesl123C@gmail.com>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocit)1.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoire(@slocit)1.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury douglasesll23&gmail.com> wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas T Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE imee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE I I -- Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Mvcarlwarren Web Delivery" To: Havens,Candace Subject: SAN LUIS OBISPO — LP Summary Losses Date: Monday, September 30, 2019 10:17:49 PM Attachments: SAN LUIS OBISPO — LP Summary Losses.xlsx Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Claims Manager. Thank you, Carl Warren & Company Claims Data Reporting & Analytics Department From: "Mycarlwarren Web Deliver To: Havens.Candace Subject: SAN LUIS OBISPO — LP Summary Losses Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 9:50:31 PM Attachments: SAN LUIS OBISPO — LP Summary Losses.xlsx Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Claims Manager. Thank you, Carl Warren & Company Claims Data Reporting & Analytics Department From: Rice, Jennifer To: Kimberley Mastako Subject: RE: Engineering and traffic survey studies Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 3:30:00 PM Attachments: imaae003.a_na image004.a_na imaae005.a_na image006.a_na imaae008.a_na image009.a_na imaae010.a_na image011.a_na Collision Data 13-17.xlsx Hello Kimberley, Lets do February 6th at 9 AM. There is an 8:30 bus I can catch from City Hall that will get me to the Kennedy Library at 8:45 Thank you for being flexible —that will make morning drop off with my kiddos a lot easier! For the collision data —here is what I have —attached is an excel doc will all the raw data for 2013-2017 (the database is current through the year 2017, so that is where the data stops). Technically I have 2018 data, just not in this format, so would take some time to compile. If you don't mind using data up to the end 2017 that would be great. The data provided has everything you could possibly want ... and the easiest would be to filter the data by the various categories to narrow it down to what you are looking for. For example filter the primary street by High, Johnson, Tank Farm, etc. and you can decipher which collisions are within any given segment. The "distance" is the distance away from the intersection, so if it is blank it in "0." Let me know if that works for you. If anything is unclear, feel free to ask —or, if this sounds like too much, I can have one of my interns break it down and just give you the final numbers. Looking forward to next week. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice a slocity.orq T 805.781.7058 slocity.ora From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 1:58 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice @slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Jennifer, Thank you making time for me yesterday on behalf of our CE222 students ..and offering to download collision data for our five study sections. I plan to send out ten teams on Thur Feb 13: two teams to High Street (one team east of Higuera and one team west of Broad), two teams to Johnson Ave (one team south of Laurel and one team north of Orcutt).. and so on as tabulated below. As able, we'd greatly appreciate 3 - 5 years worth of collision data for any / all of these. Please feel free to ask me more for more info about this.. I'd be happy to clarify. In the meantime, let's confirm the Thur Feb 6 arrival time that works best for you: 9:00? ..9:15? ..or 9:30? PS: We meet in 192-208 (ref arrow on below map). Route Between High Street Higuera & Broad Johnson Ave Laurel Lane & Orcutt Tank Farm Broad & Orcutt Broad St Orcutt & Industrial Sacramento Via Esteban & Industrial Way IRRL I IR KI I J fflombrNk6ou a {gyp LAW Im 11}}/IIIM CIS y I,+-+ yL44 1ad Y41 T 4 1 P1ua oL on 5 1 i# 1 + 11IQ Y nrWls4k i % I I Py+tiiRlr IOiIJn 4 ' 10 Y1L KYL 9 I l IF F ' r sa a IL * V 1J1 # s+ pmk 1 O Slflfi 161E 9b V f 1c 111.: N1 ! r 06. 11 a 1pk. L71dI Rr.. rmgliPlna 1aF IIiY il +F aF a dEsi ; hy+ iexrt+lf-miwa 1h j M7 * S h R iAy 15 59 NG r Yid R Emid * 5n4 I L44 ARM _ T *II M41Y4 it n is • M I li 1j IYYYp-0MIQ4 Icwls Wmi - lei 01-0 7 S I$ 44 faOISAE FK Imt .—E Y' • a a Ilf4 4 , 4/ n Q _ i4 lrtli4{9FI7Ai, 110 l n Ll ii 4 flK. IL4 IIUT A 1 llu4vi71u5 Mason Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. ( she, her, hers) I California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation I Text 805.602.0121 On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 1:28 PM Rice, Jennifer <irice (@slocity.org> wrote: How about a phone call 10 AM Monday morning? If that doesn't work, anytime that afternoon is fine as well. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E Trice a slocity.org T 805. 781.7058 From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako(@calpoly. edu> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 1:17 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <irice Pslocity. org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Yay!! Thank you for making time for CE222, Introductory Experiments in Transportation Engineering 8:10 am Thur Feb 6 in 192-208. May I call you sometime next week to share a little about the class? ..and get your ideas for sharing with the students about speed and accident rate data analysis? What time would work best for you? On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 11:09 AM Rice, Jennifer < 0rice Pslocity.org> wrote: Hello Kimberly, Luke forwarded me your email and I'm sorry I'm late following up. I'd be happy to present to the February 6th class. Let me know the details and I'll plan on it. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E irice slocity.orq T 805.781.7058 slocity. ora From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako(@calpol)1.edu> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:36:09 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Luke, Is it too soon to be following up to schedule one of your staff for 8 am Feb 6? ..or 8 am Feb 13? - K Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. (she, her, hers) I California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation I Text 805.602.0121 MMIM On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 2:45 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(@slocity.org> wrote: Let me check with my staff and see if someone is available. Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street. San Luis Obisoo. CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz&slocity.or T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako(@calpoly.edu> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 2:25 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(@slocit)1.org> Subject: Re: Engineering and traffic survey studies I completely understand. Yes, please. What can I do to make that easier for you? If you're comfortable suggesting staff I might invite, I'd gladly initiate the email communication. On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 2:20 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Kimberly. I would love to attend, but I am completely swamped right now and it would be difficult to commit to these dates this year. I am happy to see if one of my staff would be able/interested to attend if you would be open to that. Please don't take this as lack of interest or support — the timing is just difficult at the moment.. Thanks, Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E L.Schwartz&slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Kimberley Mastako <kmastako(@calpoly.edu> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:49 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(@slocit)1.org> Subject: Engineering and traffic survey studies Hi Luke, Happy new year! Do you happen to be available Feb 6 to share with CE222 students about the work SLO City does to prepare an engineering and traffic survey in relation to the posted speed limit? I have an 8:10 - 11 am section that meets Thursdays in 192-208. If Feb 6 isn't convenient for you, we can also consider Feb 13 or 20. Warm regards, Kimberley Kimberley Mastako, Ph.D. (she, her, hers) I California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Civil & Environmental Engineering, Transportation I Text 805.602.0121 Sent from my mobile phone, possibly during a brisk walk ..subject to voice2text mishaps Sent from my mobile phone, possibly during a brisk walk ..subject to voice2text mishaps From: Harmon, Heidi To: Aimee Wyatt Subject: Re: Got a response.. Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 3:01:35 PM Attachments: image006.ong mage001.pnng On my calendar! From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:19:22 PM To: Harmon, Heidi Subject: Got a response.. Hi Heidi - not sure if you already reached out to staff ...if so, thanks! I got the below response from Jake, and both he and Tim will be there. Cheers, aimee Forwarded message ---------- From: "Hudson, Jake" <jhudsonna locity.org> Date: Jul 25, 2017 12:46 PM Subject: RE: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response To: "Aimee Wyatt" <aimeewyatt&gmail.com>, 'Bochum, Tim" <tbochumUslocity.org> Cc: "Grigsby, Daryl' <dgrigsbksloci .or> Aimee, Thanks for putting all of this together, Tim and I will both be there. It's a big agenda, the discussion will need to be really focused to get thru it all. See our response to your questions in blue below ... let me know if there were others. 1. Definition of neighborhood —we're Neighborhood 10. Are there any implications here relevant to funding, or borders besides an assigned police person (who Aimee will invite to the meeting)? No relevance to funding or boarders. 2. Will the planned Victoria Ave. connection to Alphonso St (near Rabobank) be just bike/pedestrian or also for vehicles? Originally we thought the plan specified a regular road, but more recently someone said it was just bike/ped. Also, will the plan include Victoria as the main Bike access, so as to minimize need for spending on extra bike infrastructure along Broad street (really terrible now - Aimee will invite SLO Bike County representative). Below is the street design for Victoria as approved in the S. Broad Street Corridor Plan. 1l111age Street Cross Section and Plan View 10'-0" 8'-0" I 10'-4 2' 1 1; D'-12' 8'-0" 10-0" P D'-T, sri Buck Sdew&k Parka" Laetr Lw„ F'Ar" sde%tW 5M Back 4 0 3. What is the rough timeline for the connection and the Victoria Street redevelopment in general? The section of Victoria/Emily between Roundhouse and Woodbridge is currently underway. I'm not aware of any upcoming re -development activity along Victoria south of Woodbridge. 4. Does the city get accident reports for our neighborhood, and specifically for this corridor. I know of 2 accidents in the past year (New Years Eve and the day after the Mayor's neighborhood walk) and anecdotally of a bicyclist being hit in the kamikaze lane several years ago, but what are the stats,? I feel in danger all the time — how dangerous is this area, relative to other high speed areas in the city? We do. The segment between South and Orcutt averages about 4 collisions a year which is relatively low for this type of street. Given how challenging it is to cross Broad Street it's possible that a lot ofpeople avoid walking or cycling in that area in general... the upcoming projects we have on Broad aim to improve that. 5. Is there are a speed limit study already that evaluates this corridor and the possibly of reducing the speed limit to 35, more similar with Johnson and Santa Rosa Streets? Unfortunately artificially lowering speed limits is not effective nor allowed by law as a measure for slowing people down. Under state law we are required to set the speed limit based on the prevailing speed. We have to slow people down by physically changing the street then once people have slowed down we can lower the speed limit. At this time the current speed limit is the lowest we can set. After we install intersection controls, medians, etc.. we can resurvey the road and lower the speed limit if traffic has slowed down. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:18 AM To: Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocit)l.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Hi Jake and Tim - I just left a phone message for Jake. Haven't heard from anyone with any answers to some of the questions I highlighted on my draft agenda. I hope you had a chance to review it and look forward to your suggestions. It would be helpful to discuss a few of those items well in advance of the meeting, and time is now short. Also, Tim, I didn't get a response whether or not you are able to join us this evening? I know it's a busy family time and extra evening meetings after long days are are a big ask. Our neighborhood is looking forward to a timeline for some progress of this important issue, and we all share close calls day after day. My parents, who thankfully are still with it drivers, were almost nailed the other day making a right turn on Broad Street from Lawrence more of a road rage issue when they had to sit for a long while waiting for a clear opportunity, with low sight line). Thanks for getting in touch soon. 268-5087/aimee On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt&gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewvatt&umail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudsonna slocity.org> wrote: I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager Y QCITY OFbeO L R Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson slocity.orq T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.org From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochumPslocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudsonCa slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbyl@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochumUslocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbyPslocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansong.slocity.org T 805,781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orp From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattPgmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn cchristianson&sloci .org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITYOF Sqn Luis Omspo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dRrigsby(@slocity.org>, Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Gomez, Aaron <aRomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htti2s://www.facebook.com/groul2s/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(&slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE 4imee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Aimee Wyatt To: Harmon, Heidi Subject: Re: Got a response.. Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 3:05:11 PM Attachments: imaoe006.Dna mage001.p On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Harmon, Heidi <hharmonac.,slocityyorrg> wrote: On my calendar! From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:19:22 PM To: Harmon, Heidi Subject: Got a response.. Hi Heidi - not sure if you already reached out to staff ...if so, thanks! I got the below response from Jake, and both he and Tim will be there. Cheers, aimee Forwarded message ---------- From: "Hudson, Jake" <jhudson(aslocity.org> Date: Jul 25, 2017 12:46 PM Subject: RE: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response To: "Aimee Wyatt" <aimee3yyatt&gmai1.com>, 'Bochum, Tim" <tbochum(oslocity.org> Cc: "Grigsby, Daryl" < rigsby&slocity.org> Aimee, Thanks for putting all of this together, Tim and I will both be there. It's a big agenda, the discussion will need to be really focused to get thru it all. See our response to your questions in blue below ... let me know if there were others. 1. Definition of neighborhood — we're Neighborhood 10. Are there any implications here relevant to funding, or borders besides an assigned police person (who Aimee will invite to the meeting)? No relevance to funding or boarders. 2. Will the planned Victoria Ave. connection to Alphonso St (near Rabobank) be just bike/pedestrian or also for vehicles? Originally we thought the plan specified a regular road, but more recently someone said it was just bike/ped. Also, will the plan include Victoria as the main Bike access, so as to minimize need for spending on extra bike infrastructure along Broad street (really terrible now - Aimee will invite SLO Bike County representative). Below is the street design for Victoria as approved in the S. Broad Street Corridor Plan. : Village Street Cross Section and Plan V ew So Datk Side Ac Parkny Lahr Lane PBrkiN sidrAliAj Set Datk 3. What is the rough timeline for the connection and the Victoria Street redevelopment in general? The section of Victoria/Emily between Roundhouse and Woodbridge is currently underway. I'm not aware of any upcoming re -development activity along Victoria south of Woodbridge. 4. Does the city get accident reports for our neighborhood, and specifically for this corridor. I know of 2 accidents in the past year (New Years Eve and the day after the Mayor's neighborhood walk) and anecdotally of a bicyclist being hit in the kamikaze lane several years ago, but what are the stats,? I feel in danger all the time — how dangerous is this area, relative to other high speed areas in the city? We do. The segment between South and Orcutt averages about 4 collisions a year which is relatively low for this type of street. Given how challenging it is to cross Broad Street it's possible that a lot ofpeople avoid walking or cycling in that area in general... the upcoming projects we have on Broad aim to improve that. 5. Is there are a speed limit study already that evaluates this corridor and the possibly of reducing the speed limit to 35, more similar with Johnson and Santa Rosa Streets? Unfortunately artificially lowering speed limits is not effective nor allowed by law as a measure for slowing people down. Under state law we are required to set the speed limit based on the prevailing speed. We have to slow people down by physically changing the street then once people have slowed down we can lower the speed limit. At this time the current speed limit is the lowest we can set. After we install intersection controls, medians, etc.. we can resurvey the road and lower the speed limit if traffic has slowed down. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattCcDgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:18 AM To: Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocit)l.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Hi Jake and Tim - I just left a phone message for Jake. Haven't heard from anyone with any answers to some of the questions I highlighted on my draft agenda. I hope you had a chance to review it and look forward to your suggestions. It would be helpful to discuss a few of those items well in advance of the meeting, and time is now short. Also, Tim, I didn't get a response whether or not you are able to join us this evening? I know it's a busy family time and extra evening meetings after long days are are a big ask. Our neighborhood is looking forward to a timeline for some progress of this important issue, and we all share close calls day after day. My parents, who thankfully are still with it drivers, were almost nailed the other day making a right turn on Broad Street from Lawrence (more of a road rage issue when they had to sit for a long while waiting for a clear opportunity, with low sight line). Thanks for getting in touch soon. aimee On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt&gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewvattggmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudsonnslocity.org> wrote: I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager CITY OF SfIRLUISOBISPO Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson(c slocity.org T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.org From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <]hudson(@slocit)l.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochumC&,,slocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding 45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattl@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonn.slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn cchristiansongslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CrrYOF y ir Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson(2slocity.orq T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Gomez, Aaron <agomezl@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonna slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htips://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(cDslocit)1.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Schwartz, Luke To: rocio.alvear(c amail.com Cc: Horn, Matt; Scott, Rick Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:35:48 AM Attachments: imaae008.Dna image009.pnno imaae010.Dna imaae011.Dna Hello Mr. Alvear, As Chief Scott mentioned, the recent fatal collision on Broad Street was an absolute tragedy, particularly as we have a new crossing currently in construction near that location. We are currently waiting for PG&E to pull power to the new crossing signal, which is currently scheduled for this Friday. It will take our contractor another 1-2 weeks to complete the electrical work and testing, so we are hoping to have the crossing operational by the end of this month. Our team has been working closely with SLO PD Traffic Enforcement staff to schedule some targeted enforcement on this corridor as we near the turn -on date for the new crossing. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager ea dk i5 Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.ora From: Horn, Matt <mhorn @slocity.org> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:20 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Luke, See below. Can you send completion timeframes to Mr. Alvear? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn&slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Scott, Rick <rscottPslocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:28 PM To: rocio.alvear(@gmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt <mhorn Pslocity.org> Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Good afternoon Mr. Alvear, Thank you for reaching out to the police department with your concerns regarding the recent and terrible traffic accident on Broad Street. The department is obviously going to focus resources where we can to make Broad and our other major streets as safe as possible. This incident is still under investigation to determine exactly what happened and how the person was in the roadway and struck. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it still affords us the opportunity to look at all contributing factors in an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. I will be unable to answer your questions about when the existing signal will become active or if others are planned, but Mr. Horn might be able to help you further with those questions. Thank you again for your thoughts and observations and for being such a long tenured and valued resident of San Luis Obispo. Rick Scott Police Chief M Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott a slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity. ora In Ra 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvear(@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 20213:36 PM To: Webmaster <Webmaster(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmasterPslocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/2021 9:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo, CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearOgmail.com Cell: From: Rocio Alvear To: Schwartz. Luke Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:45:06 AM Attachments: imaae011.p_na image008.pnna imaae009.p_na image010.pnna Good morning, I appreciate the update. I know that SLO is growing. It is interesting that I received your reply. I will tell you something that happened to me this morning at 8:30 a.m. on Broad street. I live on Near to Broad. I was driving to the Marigold Center. I always follow the speed limit. I had a car behind me very close to my car. He wanted me to go faster and then he moved very fast. This happens all the time. People do not follow the speed limit. My suggestion is that you have policemen checking the speed and they will be writing a lot of speed tickets! I am very concerned. Thank you and have a great day, Ms. Rocio Alvear On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 10:35 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart(&slocity.org> wrote: Hello Mr. Alvear, As Chief Scott mentioned, the recent fatal collision on Broad Street was an absolute tragedy, particularly as we have a new crossing currently in construction near that location. We are currently waiting for PG&E to pull power to the new crossing signal, which is currently scheduled for this Friday. It will take our contractor another 1-2 weeks to complete the electrical work and testing, so we are hoping to have the crossing operational by the end of this month. Our team has been working closely with SLO PD Traffic Enforcement staff to schedule some targeted enforcement on this corridor as we near the turn -on date for the new crossing. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager R O i Ic ! CnYOF Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz&slocity.org T 80o. slocity- From: Horn, Matt <mhornnslocity.org> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:20 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart&sloci .org> Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Luke, See below. Can you send completion timeframes to Mr. Alvear? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhornQslocity.orq T 805.781.7191 From: Scott, Rick <rscott(cr.slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:28 PM To: rocio.alvear&gmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt <mhorn&slocit"> Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Good afternoon Mr. Alvear, Thank you for reaching out to the police department with your concerns regarding the recent and terrible traffic accident on Broad Street. The department is obviously going to focus resources where we can to make Broad and our other major streets as safe as possible. This incident is still under investigation to determine exactly what happened and how the person was in the roadway and struck. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it still affords us the opportunity to look at all contributing factors in an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. I will be unable to answer your questions about when the existing signal will become active or if others are planned, but Mr. Horn might be able to help you further with those questions. Thank you again for your thoughts and observations and for being such a long tenured and valued resident of San Luis Obispo. Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott&slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.orq 91FRO Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvear(c gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36 PM To: Webmaster <Webmaster(cr,slocity.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmasternaslocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/2021 9:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo, CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearngmail.com Cell: Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearna 6mail.com Cell: From: Scott, Rick To: rocio.alvearCcbgmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:27:00 PM Attachments: imaae001.Dna image002.pnno imaae003.Dna image004.pnng Good afternoon Mr. Alvear, Thank you for reaching out to the police department with your concerns regarding the recent and terrible traffic accident on Broad Street. The department is obviously going to focus resources where we can to make Broad and our other major streets as safe as possible. This incident is still under investigation to determine exactly what happened and how the person was in the roadway and struck. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it still affords us the opportunity to look at all contributing factors in an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. I will be unable to answer your questions about when the existing signal will become active or if others are planned, but Mr. Horn might be able to help you further with those questions. Thank you again for your thoughts and observations and for being such a long tenured and valued resident of San Luis Obispo. Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott@slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.om II ril 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvear(@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36 PM To: Webmaster <Webmaster(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is frYn an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmasterPslocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/2021 9:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearCftmail.com Cell: From: Rocio Alvear To: Webmaster Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36:35 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmasterna,slocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/2021 9:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo, CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvear(&gmail.com Cell: From: Schwartz, Luke To: Fukushima, Adam Cc: Stanwyck. Shelly; Horn. Matt; Johnson, Derek Subject: RE: cyclist hit on Broad today Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:17:34 PM Attachments: Re South Broad St. future clans - oreo for cottaae meetina.msa Adam, I've attached an email I provided to Shelly a few weeks ago with some background and updates on planned improvements for this stretch of Broad Street. Let me know if you need any additional info on this. Thanks, Luke Schwartz Interim Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org Original Message ----- From: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:11 PM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Cc: Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt <mhom@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: FW: cyclist hit on Broad today Hi Adam, Thank you for putting together a response and I understand that we look at after incident reports to determine whether any safety improvements are needed as I know we do that annually to prioritize our CIP projects and it has been an award. That being said, can you please provide in your response any planned and budgeted improvements for Broad Street that we have in the CIP and perhaps take the opportunity to highlight the need to essentially convert what was a state highway to something that accommodates a greater range of mode types is going to require significant investment that is a longer term effort given the price tag to do so? Thanks for considering and happy to discuss. Derek Original Message ----- From: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2019 4:55 PM To: Lisa and Tim Jouet <jouettimlisa@yahoo.com> Cc: Betz, Ryan <rbetz@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Subject: RE: cyclist hit on Broad today Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to contact the City Council on this issue. The City Council has received your request and Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, who is responsible for resolving this issue is copied on this email. Adam or a member of his staff will be following up with you shortly. Additionally, I wanted to send over information regarding our Roll & Stroll Pop Up Events where the City will be asking for Community feedback. Feedback will be requested regarding barriers to bicycling and walking throughout the City and types of active transportation infrastructure and policies that could provide the greatest support to increase bicycling and walking in the City. A link with more information can be found on the City's website, here: htU2s://www.slocity.orgdiome/Coml2onents/News/News/6925/17 If you have other questions or concerns, please contact Public Works at (805) 781-7200. Thank you, Victoria Tonikian Administrative Assistant II City Administration City Clerk's Office 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E vtonikia@slocity.org T 805.781.7105 slocity.org BCC: Council All Original Message ----- From: Lisa and Tim Jouet <jouettimlisa@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 6:28 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: cyclist hit on Broad today Hello all, We heard from a friend that her husband is the cyclist who got hit today on Broad St. She was with him and saw him get hit, so that's another trauma involved. I can't speak for the driver (we made the 911 call for the Lincoln Street smashup yesterday, and that driver did not elicit much sympathy from us, so we tend to be biased when it comes to auto mayhem). I'm writing to express our concern over the stretch of Broad between South and Orcutt. Today's incident highlights the urgent need for a dedicated crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists in that area (we are aware the city is working on this issue). While we don't know the details, it's lucky Bob was not killed in the accident. He is a very experienced cyclist, yet was unable to navigate this intersection safely in the middle of a sunny day. It is an even bigger safety concern/obstacle for pedestrians and those who are already terrified of using alternatives to the automobile. Thanks for your time. Tim & Lisa Jouet Do good -Feel good From: webmasterCabslocity.ora on behalf of City of San Luis Obispo, CA To: Nunez, Jacob Subject: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:00:59 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/2021 9:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo D ETA LS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. From: Christian, Kevin To: Horn, Matt; Scott, Rick Cc: CityClerk Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:37:09 PM Attachments: imaae001.Dna image002.pnno imaae003.Dna image004.pnno To: Matt and Chief, The Clerk's office receives emails directed through the website that are not assigned to specific offices and forwards them to the appropriate staff. Please see the below message and take whatever responsive action you feel is appropriate. Kevin Christian Deputy City Clerk o Yo City Administration City Clerk's Office 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E kchristi(2slocity.orq T 805.781 7104 slocity.ora IIa 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvear@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36 PM To: Webmaster <Webmaster@slocity.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmaster(@slocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/20219:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SLID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo, CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearOgmail.com Cell: From: Horn, Matt To: Schwartz. Luke Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:20:00 PM Attachments: imaae001.Dna image002.pnng imaae003.Dna image004.pnng Luke, See below. Can you send completion timeframes to Mr. Alvear? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn( slocity.orq T 805.781.7191 From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:28 PM To: rocio.alvear@gmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt <mhorn @slocity.org> Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Good afternoon Mr. Alvear, Thank you for reaching out to the police department with your concerns regarding the recent and terrible traffic accident on Broad Street. The department is obviously going to focus resources where we can to make Broad and our other major streets as safe as possible. This incident is still under investigation to determine exactly what happened and how the person was in the roadway and struck. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it still affords us the opportunity to look at all contributing factors in an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. I will be unable to answer your questions about when the existing signal will become active or if others are planned, but Mr. Horn might be able to help you further with those questions. Thank you again for your thoughts and observations and for being such a long tenured and valued resident of San Luis Obispo. Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott&slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.ora lira] 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvearlcDgmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36 PM To: Webmaster <WebmasterlEDslocit.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmaster(@slocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/20219:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo, CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearOgmail.com Cell: From: Scott, Rick To: Booth, Jeff Cc: Amoroso, Brian Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:38:15 AM Attachments: imaae008.Dna image009.pnno imaae010.Dna image011.pnno Just and FYI Jeff... Rick Scott Police Chief o Y° O'n Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott@slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.ora In o 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:36 AM To: rocio.alvear@gmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt <mhorn @slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Hello Mr. Alvear, As Chief Scott mentioned, the recent fatal collision on Broad Street was an absolute tragedy, particularly as we have a new crossing currently in construction near that location. We are currently waiting for PG&E to pull power to the new crossing signal, which is currently scheduled for this Friday. It will take our contractor another 1-2 weeks to complete the electrical work and testing, so we are hoping to have the crossing operational by the end of this month. Our team has been working closely with SLO PD Traffic Enforcement staff to schedule some targeted enforcement on this corridor as we near the turn - on date for the new crossing. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager MY OF Ste. LUIS OBISPO Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz&slocit" T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Horn, Matt <mhorn (@slocity.org> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2021 8:20 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwartl@slocity.org> Subject: FW: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Luke, See below. Can you send completion timeframes to Mr. Alvear? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn&slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Scott, Rick <rscottPslocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:28 PM To: rocio.alvear(@gmail.com Cc: Horn, Matt <mhorn Pslocity.org> Subject: RE: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Good afternoon Mr. Alvear, Thank you for reaching out to the police department with your concerns regarding the recent and terrible traffic accident on Broad Street. The department is obviously going to focus resources where we can to make Broad and our other major streets as safe as possible. This incident is still under investigation to determine exactly what happened and how the person was in the roadway and struck. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it still affords us the opportunity to look at all contributing factors in an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. I will be unable to answer your questions about when the existing signal will become active or if others are planned, but Mr. Horn might be able to help you further with those questions. Thank you again for your thoughts and observations and for being such a long tenured and valued resident of San Luis Obispo. Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott a slocity.orq T 805.781.7256 slocity.ora In FBI 0 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re -transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Rocio Alvear <rocio.alvearPgmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:36 PM To: Webmaster <Webmaster(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon, I live on Rockview Place near Broad Street. I have lived here 15 years. San Luis Obispo is growing and drivers think that Broad Street is a freeway and they drive over the speed limit! There should be more pedestrian crossing on Broad Street with lights to alert drivers to stop! I am very sad to hear about this fatal accident. Please more pedestrian crosswalks are needed! I will ask the Police Department to be on Broad in the morning and after 5 p.m. They will write a lot of speed tickets! When are the lights on Broad and Woodbridge will start working? A very concerned citizen who has lived in SLO for 32 years! Thank you and stay well, Rocio Alvear On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM City of San Luis Obispo, CA <webmaster(@slocity.org> wrote: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Accidental Post Date: 09/05/20219:55 AM CONTACT: Watch Commander PHONE: 805-781-7313 TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: September 4, 2021, at 8:27 PM PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Intersection of Broad and Woodbridge VICTIM INFORMATION: Lesley Adams, 48-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo DETAILS: On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:27 PM, San Luis Obispo Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was running eastbound across Broad when she was struck by a car traveling northbound on Broad. The pedestrian, identified as Lesley Adams, did not survive her injuries. The SLOPD Severe Collision Investigative Detail (SCID) responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. The accident is under investigation. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of San Luis Obispo; CA eNotifications. Rocio Alvear, M.A. rocio.alvearOgmail.com Cell: From: Grigsby, Daryl To: Bochum, Tim; Hudson, Jake Subject: FW: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:29:40 PM Who is best to make the 7/25 meeting — I cant as I will be in san diego checking on my mother From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum(a slocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member City of San Luis Obispo u Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonnslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITYOF Sqn Luis OBispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 Incity. org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocit)1.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <andy(Pillsbury <douglasesl123( Aaron <agomez(@slocit)t.org>, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groul2s/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt 268-5087 On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <durigsby(&,slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsbyC@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoirePslocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury < wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas ife is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Aimee Wyatt To: Harmon, Heidi Subject: Got a response.. Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:19:32 PM Attachments: imaoe006.Dno imaae001.p Hi Heidi - not sure if you already reached out to staff ...if so, thanks! I got the below response from Jake, and both he and Tim will be there. Cheers, aimee Forwarded message ---------- From: "Hudson, Jake" <jhudsonna sloci .or > Date: Jul 25, 2017 12:46 PM Subject: RE: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response To: "Aimee Wyatt" <aimeewyatt&umail.com>, 'Bochum, Tim" <tbochum(a slocity.org> Cc: "Grigsby, Daryl" <dgrigsbyaslocity.org> Aimee, Thanks for putting all of this together, Tim and I will both be there. It's a big agenda, the discussion will need to be really focused to get thru it all. See our response to your questions in blue below ... let me know if there were others. 1. Definition of neighborhood —we're Neighborhood 10. Are there any implications here relevant to funding, or borders besides an assigned police person (who Aimee will invite to the meeting)? No relevance to funding or boarders. 2. Will the planned Victoria Ave. connection to Alphonso St (near Rabobank) be just bike/pedestrian or also for vehicles? Originally we thought the plan specified a regular road, but more recently someone said it was just bike/ped. Also, will the plan include Victoria as the main Bike access, so as to minimize need for spending on extra bike infrastructure along Broad street (really terrible now - Aimee will invite SLO Bike County representative). Below is the street design for Victoria as approved in the S. Broad Street Corridor Plan. : 1l111age Street Cross Section and Plan View 10'-0" 8'-0" I 10'-4 2' 1 1; D'-12' 8'-0" 10'-0" P D'-T, sri Buck Sdew&k Parka" Laetr Lw„ F'Ar" sde%tW 5M Back 3. What is the rough timeline for the connection and the Victoria Street redevelopment in general? The section of Victoria/Emily between Roundhouse and Woodbridge is currently underway. I'm not aware of any upcoming re -development activity along Victoria south of Woodbridge. 4. Does the city get accident reports for our neighborhood, and specifically for this corridor. I know of 2 accidents in the past year (New Years Eve and the day after the Mayor's neighborhood walk) and anecdotally of a bicyclist being hit in the kamikaze lane several years ago, but what are the stats,? I feel in danger all the time how dangerous is this area, relative to other high speed areas in the city? We do. The segment between South and Orcutt averages about 4 collisions a year which is relatively low for this type of street. Given how challenging it is to cross Broad Street it's possible that a lot ofpeople avoid walking or cycling in that area in general... the upcoming projects we have on Broad aim to improve that. 5. Is there are a speed limit study already that evaluates this corridor and the possibly of reducing the speed limit to 35, more similar with Johnson and Santa Rosa Streets? Unfortunately artificially lowering speed limits is not effective nor allowed by law as a measure for slowing people down. Under state law we are required to set the speed limit based on the prevailing speed. We have to slow people down by physically changing the street then once people have slowed down we can lower the speed limit. At this time the current speed limit is the lowest we can set. After we install intersection controls, medians, etc.. we can resurvey the road and lower the speed limit if traffic has slowed down. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 9:18 AM To: Hudson, Jake <jhudson(@slocit.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer S. Broad Meeting tonight - no response Hi Jake and Tim - I just left a phone message for Jake. Haven't heard from anyone with any answers to some of the questions I highlighted on my draft agenda. I hope you had a chance to review it and look forward to your suggestions. It would be helpful to discuss a few of those items well in advance of the meeting, and time is now short. Also, Tim, I didn't get a response whether or not you are able to join us this evening? I know it's a busy family time and extra evening meetings after long days are are a big ask. Our neighborhood is looking forward to a timeline for some progress of this important issue, and we all share close calls day after day. My parents, who thankfully are still with it drivers, were almost nailed the other day making a right turn on Broad Street from Lawrence more of a road rage issue when they had to sit for a long while waiting for a clear opportunity, with low sight line). I Thanks for getting in touch soon. aimee On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt&gmaiLcom> wrote: Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattQgmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudsonn,slocity.org> wrote: I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E ihudson(cslocity.or T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.org From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudson(@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <clgrigsbyC@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochum(cbslocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(d)slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristiansonnslocity.org T 805,781,7122 C 805,550,9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn cchristiansonnslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member CITY OF 8flnWisOBispo Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.orq From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyattPgmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>, Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocit)J.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: htti2s://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/aimee wyatt On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <ddgrigsb y aslocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocit)1.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonpslocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocit)1.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas 4 Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From: Aimee Wyatt To: Harmon. Heidi Subject: Help... Fwd: Draft Agenda -Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:14:05 AM Attachments: imaae001.pno SaferS. Broad meeti no notes. 7.20.17.docx Hi Mayor Harmon - I don't mean to be an absolute pain, though I feel it's appropriate to ask for a little squeaky wheel assistance in order to appropriately plan ahead for a more productive meeting this evening. Our Safer S. Broad Street Community meeting is tonight - I scheduled the date early on, talking with Daryl and Public Works folks, and asked for some collaboration to make this a productive time. Daryl had plans to be out of town, though Tim B. said he'd try to make it, and Jake Hudson said he had it on his calendar before I left town late in June. Move to Carl and my return to town last week (we had a great trip to Scandinavia, rode our bikes all over, and were totally inspired by all the bike infrastructure in Copenhagen - truly amazing). On Thursday, I sent a draft agenda to Tim and Jake for review, with a couple of questions. No word. I tried to call Jake this morning (9am) and emailed both Jake and Tim again this morning and still have had no response. I don't know if Tim is coming, and didn't get a reconfirmation from Jake. If no one from the city shows up, I will feel like all this has been a waste of time, not to mention my personal $100 to rent the space. I didn't schedule this in a vacuum, without discussion with city staff about a commitment to participate - in my mind some advance discussion and response would have been more helpful than just showing up, which I sure hope someone is going to do. Ok - maybe just venting a little on that, but I'm a planner and I have found that community meetings are more productive when things are well thought out. At the same time, there is always some element of chaos anyway (and I can handle that too), so we'll just see how it goes. FYI, we haven't tried that heavily to promote the meeting tonight - and one never has any idea how many will show up, though I expect somewhere between 20-50 tonight at the Guild.. thanks for a little nudge. /aimee Forwarded message ---------- From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattggmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:53 PM Subject: Draft Agenda -Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall To: "Hudson, Jake" <jhudson cnie slocitv.org>, "Bochum, Tim" <tbochum&slociiy. > Cc: "Grigsby, Daryl" <dgrigsby slocity.org> Hi Jake, Tim and Darryl - here are my notes for the S. Broad Community meeting Tuesday night. I highlighted several areas with questions for PW/planning, I'm hoping you can answer. Have a look and let me know what questions/suggestions you have. It might be easiest to meet in person or talk by phone - let me know what works best for you. I'm free most of the day tomorrow, or Monday. I'll skinny this down for a printed agenda, but figured the talking points may be helpful for your review before I reduce the public agenda. thanks for your time and help. have a great afternoon./amw On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(c gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jake and Tim - in advance of the Tuesday evening meeting, a few of our neighborhood folks and I just met and I'm putting some notes and a draft agenda together to send for your review and input in the next couple of hours. Thanks and back soon. /aimee On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Hudson, Jake <jhudson(a slocity.org> wrote: I'm available. I just put on my calendar. Jake Hudson Transportation Manager k)-.30 0cSim Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E ihudson o slocity.org T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 sIC"._ — a From: Grigsby, Daryl Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:43 PM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt(@gmail.com> Cc: Bochum, Tim <tbochumPslocity.org>; Hudson, Jake <ihudsonC slocity.org> Subject: RE: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Aimee I cant be there on the 25th of july — I will be in san diego checking on my mother. I'm fairly certain we can have someone knowledgeable there. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:07 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi Daryl -I know it's early, though I'm just getting ready to leave town for several weeks and I promise I won't be bothering you at all from Sweden. Since I'll only be back in town the week before our community meeting, I was hoping just to get confirmation that we can count on someone from your team at our July 25th community meeting. Of course I'm hoping it's you, but understand you may well be over committed and have a life after 6pm. Let me know who I'll look forward to strategizing with the week before the meeting. We really want to make the discussion productive and realistic and work with you guys to do what makes sense, so I'll seek your guidance on that and I'll be back in touch upon return July 17th. Thanks so much for all of your help, Best/aimee PS - carl and I are taking our fold -up bikes with us on the trip and plan to do lots of riding in Scandinavia where cyclists are almost everyone and class I bike paths are abundant. yippie. On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Bochum, Tim <tbochumnslocity.org> wrote: Yes, Page E2-92 has the project description of what is being proposed. We have requested study funding for year 1 ($25K) and then design funding ($45K) for year 2. Construction funding is not shown at this time but we anticipate soliciting for grants during this period and/or requesting additional funding as part of the FY 2019-21 Financial Plan. I've attached the draft pages so you don't have to look them up. Aimee, I know Daryl has shared with you some of the background 'on the request, since we know we will have limited funding for implementation we need to make sure we identify the best use of our funds and that also means possible using newer techniques than were identified in the SBSC Plan. These might be looking at using a "Hawk" Signal crossing tool or strategically locating median islands in the corridor that help crossing the street. We used that technique down at Orcutt/laurel for many years because we were working on the larger UPRR widening project. There was a lot of competition in the CIP this time to address issues particularly at a couple locations where we have seen safety issues. We continue to work towards getting the Taft/California intersection designed and seeking funding - that project along with the RRST extension will improve safety for all modes on California and the UPRR corridor. In addition, we are completing the street on Higuera s/o Elks lane where the sidewalk is discontinuous (pedestrians walking in the street and in the dirty) and the street bike lanes and vehicle lane zig zag due to the narrow pavement width. There are other projects in the CIP I could mention but I merely wanted to make sure you understand we take each project area into consideration and have tried to recommend to Council a sequencing of projects that makes best use of our limited funding when it is available. Thanks for taking on a leadership role for the area. We know you folks are concerned and want to see things done out there. From: Christianson, Carlyn Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 10:46 AM To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattna gmail.com> Cc: Grigsby, Daryl <clgricsbyPslocity.org>; Bochum, Tim <tbochum(@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Hi again Aimee, The South Broad Street plan was not accepted by the 2013-2015 Council during it's deliberations on that plan, but the Council in place in December 2014 (including Dan Rivoire and 1) voted to approve the LUCE update which *did* incorporate the South Broad Street plan, with some modifications. So there *is* a South Broad Street component plan in our current General Plan, and it is very similar to the original plan in many respects (it mainly took out the small area immediately adjacent to Orcutt, as I recall.) So we're approving the 2017-2019 budget tomorrow night and I don't have off the top of my head right this second if there are any projects or plans with regard to South Broad Street in this budget, perhaps Daryl or Tim will have a chance to get back to you about that. As you say, many of the solutions for South Broad Street are expensive and will take time, and some wrangling with other stakeholders, but I know that they are definitely on the city's radar, and as the area continues to develop, the funds will become more available to make projects happen. Thanks again for your interest, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member ity of San Luis Obispo 70 Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyattPgmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:38:59 AM To: Christianson, Carlyn Cc: Grigsby, Daryl Subject: Re: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Good morning Carlyn - thanks for your response and excellent question. Yes, there is a S. Broad St. Plan and speaking for about 40 neighbors mostly on Lawrence who met at Carl and my place prior to the budget hearings, we like it and asked that budget be devoted to starting the first couple of phases - specifically, a median on Broad and 3 traffic signals which were recommended at Lawrence, Woodbridge, and that street I can never remember that goes into the Brickyard (staples), Sweeney Lane. Granted, even for the lower end of the budget items, the plan estimated a cost of a million or three.... Not a lot in the scheme of many things, but not a drop in the bucket. I would like to note that a few neighbors had some gripes with the suggested placement of the traffic signals - especially folks closer to the Broad side of Lawrence who recognized that parking would be eliminated and possibly more cars would use that intersection to safety make a left on Broad. Carl and I live on the cul de sac end of Lawrence, with minimal negative impacts of a traffic signal. EVEN STILL, the neighbors who would have the most impacts AGREED that focused support was necessary and they were willing to support the plan. They recognize that the lights have to go somewhere, and whether it's them inconvenienced, or the families at the same point on Caudill or some other of our streets near Broad, someone was going to have to take the hit to get those lights for safe access. You know what, this is a big deal for neighborhood politics. I can't speak for the process, but as I understand it, rather than allocate funds (which may well not be there), City Council designated $60-100K for a new plan. And you hit the nail on the head, is a new plan needed, or just finding some funding for what looks like a good plan already? Things change, even more development is coming, construction gets more expensive - I get it. We don't feel a new plan is needed - we'd like some action. However, Daryl's the big picture guy, and as he notes, this is a big deal, on a major thoroughfare and former highway, and more traffic is coming so we want to make sure to do the right things in the big picture. Not that my neighbors would all tell you that, but I get it. We could use a little win here, while consideration continues... I am about to bike to the coop and I'm already debating whether to cross the street at the light at South and ride in the opposite of traffic direction on the sidewalk, or take my chances crossing the kamikaze lane. I'm thinking 9am shoudn't be too busy on a Saturday. I thought 2pm yesterday would be OK to bike across and I was very wrong and wondered why the hell I didn't just drive. We're trying here. /amw On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM, Christianson, Carlyn <cchristiansonUslocity.org> wrote: Hi Aimee, love the ownership for this area that you and neighbors are taking on! My only question —don't we already have a South Broad Street plan, approved and in our updated General Plan (LUCE)? Are we reinventing the wheel, or working on how to get that plan, or parts of it, implemented faster? I'm a little unclear. Thanks again so much for your dedication to our city, Regards, Carlyn Carlyn Christianson Council Member 0CITY F Luis O Office of the City Council 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E cchristianson&slocity.org T 805.781.7122 C 805.550.9320 slocity.ora From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:43 PM To: Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsby(@slocity.org>; Harmon, Heidi <hharmon(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Gomez, Aaron <agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan <DRivoire(@slocity.org> Subject: Safer South Broad St. Community Meeting - July 25th, 6-8pm Guild Hall Thank you kindly, Daryl and Mayor Harmon, for being so responsive to our neighborhood's efforts to make crossing S. Broad St. safer. Per our conversations about follow-up, I have scheduled a community meeting at the Guild Hall on Tuesday, July 25th from 6-8pm. We welcome city representatives to join us - though I know you folks all have lives and one more evening meeting on your schedules can be challenging. At minimum, per my conversation with Daryl, we'd like to request the commitment of one designated city planner working with us on this to attend. We're not asking for much else.I'll work with some of our other key neighborhood folks to get the word out, and I will help prepare an agenda and whatever presentation materials might be helpful. I have started a facebook group called "Safer South Broad St., San Luis Obispo" facebook page for people to keep in touch. I'll probably regret that, not being much of a facebook fan, but as we all know, it's useful at times: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806166412884589/ Daryl, I'll wait to get your direction on who best to communicate with in city planning. Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers/amee wyatt 268-5087 On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Grigsby, Daryl <dgrigsb r a slocity.org> wrote: Aimee — got your voice message on this as well. The timing for a meeting is good in that in the proposed budget to be voted on 6/20 there is funding to prioritize improvements in the corridor. Based on community input and council discussions — the funding for 2017-18 was moved up one year and other priorities were set aside to make that happen. So — it would be a good time to let the community know what the next steps are. and — so you know — the funding for now is for study to determine the highest priority and potentially most immediate locations and solutions for those locations. We'd of course love to do something sooner (and I know the community would!) — and if there is something that is within our resources we can — but its my experience that with corridors like Broad — where essentially we are transforming a former state highway into a more ped/bike (and car!) friendly urban street — does take some analysis to insure the investments are in solutions that do in fact work; and address the real problem. All that said I will get our transportation engineers/planners who will be working this issue and work to get this community meeting set up. Again thanks for your — and the community's — interest in — or better — passion about — this issue. From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt(@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:11 AM To: Grigsby, Daryl <c1grigsby(@slocity.org> Cc: Andy Pease <Douglas Pillsbury Harmon, Heidi <hharmonPslocity.org>; Gomez, Aaron agomez(@slocity.org>; Christianson, Carlyn <cchristianson(@slocity.org>; Rivoire, Dan DRivoirei@slocity.org> Subject: Re: accident now at lawrence and broad st Hi Daryl - I just left you a phone message. We were so glad to have the community walk with Heidi last night, and to have had Andy and Aaron's support in planning for safer crossings on S. Broad street. Thank you all for your support. As Douglas just noted, this issue is even more urgent with the serious car accident a few minutes ago at Lawrence & Broad. We are sending positive thoughts to the injured, and want to prevent further accidents and injuries in this far too dangerous stretch. In the spirit of a community working together to be proactive, I'm going to organize a meeting at the Guild Hall to invite neighbors and City Planning staff to come together and find ways we can be proactive together on safe crossings for cars, peds and cyclists. I'll help and work with other neighbors with the planning and information and we'd like your help outlining opportunities. If some of us need to step forward with some community matching funding towards a safer neighborhood (I'm sure the issue of some type of local tax assessment is nearly impossible or at least improbable - though you never know), that may be an area of discussion to show we are serious. We know funding is tight. Daryl, I recognize you may be quite busy, so feel free to have one of your planners contact me so we might pick a date for a community meeting at the Guild to get started. thank you. /aimee wyatt On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Douglas Pillsbury wrote: Hi Heidi, Just now, 9:30 am on June 14th, there has been an accident at Lawrence Drive and Broad street. It appears to have been a head-on. The last one was on New Year's Eve day. See photos. Douglas Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Helene Finger To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Broad at Woodbridge Pedestrian Crossing Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:16:26 PM Hi Luke, Do you know the status of the pedestrian crossing of Broad at Woodbridge? I head that it was supposed to be installed in February, so I am wondering what is happening? Thanks, Helene Finger From:Ellie W. To:E-mail Council Website Subject:Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Monday, March 16, 2020 2:10:12 PM Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Pease, Andy To:Ellie W. Subject:RE: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:30:00 AM Approved last night! Andy Andy Pease Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E apease@slocity.org slocity.org From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:10 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Harmon, Heidi To:Ellie W. Subject:Re: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Monday, March 16, 2020 2:21:11 PM You too! From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:19 PM To: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Thanks for the quick reply Heidi and for your thought. Yes ... gotta prioritize in these times! Hope you're staying healthy and sane out there. Ellie On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 2:15 PM Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you Ellie- I will be advocating to keep all funds unspent until we better understand the implications of the current situation. From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:09 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Ellie W. To:Harmon, Heidi Subject:Re: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Monday, March 16, 2020 2:19:52 PM Thanks for the quick reply Heidi and for your thought. Yes ... gotta prioritize in these times! Hope you're staying healthy and sane out there. Ellie On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 2:15 PM Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you Ellie- I will be advocating to keep all funds unspent until we better understand the implications of the current situation. From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:09 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Pease, Andy To:Ellie W. Subject:RE: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:30:00 PM Nope, do discussion, just sailed through on consent. Andy From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:33 AM To: Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Yay! Thanks for the update, Andy. I've been skimming through the meeting video at work this morning and haven't been able to find where in the meeting you all discussed/approved the consent agenda items to see if any discussion took place on the pedestrian beacon. Thanks, Ellie On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 10:30 AM Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> wrote: Approved last night! Andy Andy Pease Council Member Office of the City Council 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E apease@slocity.org slocity.org From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:10 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Harmon, Heidi To:Ellie W. Subject:Re: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Date:Monday, March 16, 2020 2:15:05 PM Thank you Ellie- I will be advocating to keep all funds unspent until we better understand the implications of the current situation. From: Ellie W. <elliewashington3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:09 PM To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian beacon Mayor Harmon & City Council Members, I was very excited to read that a safe crossing of the Broad Street corridor is finally becoming a reality! We purchased our house on Rockview Place in 2015 and read that a safe pedestrian crossing of Broad between South and Orcutt was in the long range plans for the Broad Street corridor. We often ride our bikes and walk, and are thrilled we may soon have a safe and more convenient route for all the residential neighborhoods on our side of Broad to get to the businesses on that side of Broad. I echo the sentiments of all the residents in the Rockview, Stoneridge, Lawrence, Mitchell and Meadow Park neighborhoods when I say thank you for working to make our neighborhood safer and more pedestrian and bike friendly! Ellie & Jermaine Washington A From:Rice, Jennifer To:Ellie Washington Subject:RE: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Date:Wednesday, September 8, 2021 1:27:00 PM Hello Ellie, The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is scheduled to be powered by PG&E on September 17th (at that same time the contractor will complete the striping work for the crossing). Unfortunately, PG&E was pulled off this project (and others in the City) due to emergency response to the fires around the State. So we have been waiting for them to come back, which they are scheduled to be at this project September 17th. I’m hoping they make that commitment. Regarding the location, a location analysis was complete prior to the selection of Woodbridge and Broad Street that found this location has the highest existing pedestrian crossing volume. Woodbridge is also identified as a future Neighborhood Greenway (a bicycle and pedestrian prioritized street) and there are separate treatments for that project being constructed this year as well including a crossing of South Street at King, so we see anticipate families using this route to get to and from Hawthorne Elementary. Additionally, Broad and Woodbridge is ultimately planned to be a fully signalized intersection, so the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is designed in a way that will be an easy transition to a full signalized intersection when vehicle volumes are such to warrant a full signal. There is certainly an identified need for additional crossings of Broad along this corridor— Woodbridge was prioritized based on the above, but as the community continues to advocate for additional safety improvements during the budget setting process, other locations could be funded in the future. Let me know if you have any other feedback. Thanks! Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:09 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Hi Jennifer, Just checking in on the status of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad at Woodbridge. Do you have an estimate date of when it will be in operation? Also, do you have any information on why Woodbridge was chosen as the cross street for the beacon in this nieghborhood and not a street more in the middle between the two lights at South and Orcutt? I had some clients curious why something like Mitchell or Caudill wasn't chosen since they are more the half way point between those two street lights - maybe because the cross streets don't perfectly match up in a straight line? Thanks! Ellie Washington REALTOR® | DRE# 02079797 805.225.4011 HomeSLO.com From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 4:16 PM To: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Subject: RE: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Hello Ellie, It is under construction right now actually and should be wrapping up within the month! Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 3:50 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Jennifer, I'm curious if the city has slated a date yet for the Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon to be installed? I know it was delayed during COVID. Thanks! Ellie Washington REALTOR®CA DRE #02079797 805.225.4011. HomeSLO.com From:Ellie Washington To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:Re: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Date:Wednesday, September 8, 2021 1:56:21 PM This is very helpful, Jennifer, I will pass along the info to my clients - thank you! And the safe crossing at South and King will be such a benefit, I see so many people jaywalk that with children and strollers almost every time I pass by! EllieWashingtonREALTOR® | DRE# 02079797 805.225.4011 HomeSLO.com From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 1:27 PM To: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Subject: RE: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Hello Ellie, The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is scheduled to be powered by PG&E on September 17th (at that same time the contractor will complete the striping work for the crossing). Unfortunately, PG&E was pulled off this project (and others in the City) due to emergency response to the fires around the State. So we have been waiting for them to come back, which they are scheduled to be at this project September 17th. I’m hoping they make that commitment. Regarding the location, a location analysis was complete prior to the selection of Woodbridge and Broad Street that found this location has the highest existing pedestrian crossing volume. Woodbridge is also identified as a future Neighborhood Greenway (a bicycle and pedestrian prioritized street) and there are separate treatments for that project being constructed this year as well including a crossing of South Street at King, so we see anticipate families using this route to get to and from Hawthorne Elementary. Additionally, Broad and Woodbridge is ultimately planned to be a fully signalized intersection, so the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is designed in a way that will be an easy transition to a full signalized intersection when vehicle volumes are such to warrant a full signal. There is certainly an identified need for additional crossings of Broad along this corridor— Woodbridge was prioritized based on the above, but as the community continues to advocate for additional safety improvements during the budget setting process, other locations could be funded in the future. Let me know if you have any other feedback. Thanks! Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:09 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Hi Jennifer, Just checking in on the status of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad at Woodbridge. Do you have an estimate date of when it will be in operation? Also, do you have any information on why Woodbridge was chosen as the cross street for the beacon in this nieghborhood and not a street more in the middle between the two lights at South and Orcutt? I had some clients curious why something like Mitchell or Caudill wasn't chosen since they are more the half way point between those two street lights - maybe because the cross streets don't perfectly match up in a straight line? Thanks! Ellie Washington REALTOR® | DRE# 02079797805.225.4011 HomeSLO.com From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 4:16 PM To: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Subject: RE: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon Hello Ellie, It is under construction right now actually and should be wrapping up within the month! Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Ellie Washington <ellie@homeslo.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 3:50 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Jennifer, I'm curious if the city has slated a date yet for the Woodbridge pedestrian hybrid beacon to be installed? I know it was delayed during COVID. Thanks! Ellie Washington REALTOR®CA DRE #02079797 805.225.4011. HomeSLO.com From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Cc:jgrady@slcusd.org Subject:Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:32:00 PM Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Aimee Wyatt To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:Status on The Yards Project timeline (to open Victoria Ave. to Alphonso)? Date:Thursday, February 1, 2018 4:20:09 PM Attachments:image002.png image.png image001.png Hi Jennifer - you have been so helpful. I think we'll probably send out an email to our Safer S. Broad mailing list, with the update on the likelihood of the Hawk Crossing (maybe near Woodbridge) that will show some action, and look ahead to organizing for the budget hearing next January. In the meantime, for what it's worth, I'll keep lobbying Darryl and the mayor whenever I see them. :) I think my last question for you right now is to find out the timeline for the thru connection of Victoria Ave. to Alphonso, as part of The Yards project over here by SLO Natural Foods co- op. That's going to help all the folks, driving, cycling or walking, along Victoria and cross streets on this east side of Broad (including co-op customers) get access downtown without having to make lefts on and off of Broad. It won't help much for the drivers on the other side, but at least those of us on bikes will be able to get along to Victoria, and then take the new crossing at Woodbridge. Tim Bochum, or perhaps it was someone at the planning department I chatted with about six months ago told me that Victoria to Alphonso would be open by the Yards project completion roughly at the end of the year. Given the hole in the ground at the Yards project right now, I'm thinking end of year may be rather ambitious. Any status update on rough timeline for the Yards Project would be helpful for me to pass on, and anything we can do to advocate for getting the road open sooner than later, regardless of the project status, would be a win for part of the neighborhood. thanks much/aimee On Wed, Jan 24, 2018 at 5:24 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Aimee, Following up to your questions. I spoke with Jake and he provide a bit more information. Construction plans for one pedestrian/bicycle crossing will be complete by the fall of this year. Depending on the estimated construction costs, construction could be contingent on additional funding being allocated July 2019. If the study determines that two locations are warranted for a crossing, staff would be requesting funding for that project with the next budget cycle. The same is true for the bicycle facility improvements—that would be a project staff recommends be in the next budget cycle. The median, while it has the funding mechanism I described (via an impact fund). There are a few ways this could go—but it is all based on how this project is prioritized through the budget process. On one hand it could be that as development occurs and the impact fund grows, once it meets the estimated costs, implementation would occur. Of course that alternative is very unpredictable as far as a timeline goes because it can be difficult to predict how fast surrounding development will occur. On the other end of the spectrum, if the Council (or through the budget process) deems this project as a high priority, funds could be immediately sought after/allocated and construction could occur sooner. I realize this is still very non-committal of a timeline. What I will say is that for these types of projects—it is extremely important that the neighborhood be active in the budget setting process and letting the City Council know what your top priorities are. Going back to my comment regarding staff requesting funding for these projects. The way the process works is that staff requests funding for several projects (all high priority for their divisions). But in reality, it isn’t likely that there is funding for every division/department to get everything they request. There is a series of review, evaluation and prioritizing before the final budgeted projects are chosen. This is why it is extremely important for the community to be a part of this process. Council weighs heavily what they hear from the community. I’m sure you know some of that as I just explained, but it really does come down to how projects are prioritized. That is a difficult concept to explain as not everyone shares the same priorities. I hope this helps a bit. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:58 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Cc: Lea Brooks <lea2skip@aol.com> Subject: Re: Broad Street Hi Jennifer - thanks for being the middle person here. My main question before I get out to neighbors is what is the timeframe we're looking at for other things? I know you don't have a crystal ball and i'm not trying to hold anyone to the gun on estimates - just your best city guess in years, like fairly short term 2-3 years, mid- term 4-5 years, and long term longer than 5 year etc as far as city funding due to other development projects for some of the median work and other improvements? I know a lot of development in the city is coming up, which will make money available in the next 2 years, though don't understand when it can or is likely to be spent on these other needed projects. For example, 1) you mentioned earlier that the first signalized Hawk crossing could be funded as soon as next month, and implemented even by next fall (let's say end of year... 2. second signalized crossing location - how much needs to be funded and when likely? 3. bike lane improvements - " 4. impact fund account to fund medians along Broad between South and Orcutt - how much is in it, how does it get funded, and when is it likely to be funded? Thanks much and have a great day. /aimee On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Aimee, Just to follow up to out discussion last week. I spoke with Jake and here is what I learned. The signalized crossing is one component of the plan (as we thought). The funding available at this time will cover the cost for one signalized crossing. As additional funding is allocated (via budget process, grants, etc) remaining projects will be incrementally done (Jake mentioned perhaps a second signalized crossing location and I know the corridor plan identifies bike lane improvements as well). Another thing you might be interested to know is that there is an impact fund account to fund medians along Broad between South and Orcutt. This funding mechanism is currently being established and is identified to reach two million dollars for the project (as private development occurs and pays into the account). So there are other things underway outside of the signalized bike/ped crossing. Hope this information helps. Let me know if you still have questions or if you think you can work with this to get information back to your neighbors. Thanks! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 10:49 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Broad Street Hi Jennifer - I hope you had a great holiday break. I just left you a quick phone message. Wanted to follow up with this email. I have been slow to get back to you as I consider what I share with neighbors. I'm in a quandary, since the likelihood of getting a Hawk crossing is going to make a few folks happy (so cyclists and peds can get across the street in between Orcutt and South more safety), though it doesn't address the perhaps greater issue for most residents in this area related to increased traffic safety for all the folks making lefts thru the kamikaze lane on South Broad. I get it - thankfully no one's been killed and studies show that it hasn't been that dangerous and accidents aren't that frequent, so it's not a high priority with limited budgets. I can send this out to my neighbors - though I suspect it's not going to be very satisfying for them. I don't drive very often, and when I do, mostly I change my travel habits to make right turns onto and off Broad. Every once and a while I try a left, and am reminded that it's not worth it. For many in this area, that just isn't feasible. I fear for my neighbors shuttling around their kids in that scary middle lane. Let's chat by phone first, and perhaps then it may be helpful to meet with me and 2 neighbors on this, Sally Hillis and Douglas Pillsbury, who both helped with the last meeting in the summer. I'd like to get your point of view before we draft some further info to share with neighbors. I could meet Thursday or Friday of this week, most anytime, or next week Weds - Friday. Thanks/aimee PS - my friend Lea said you did a great job at the bike meeting last month for the Chorro/N Broad discussions. On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 9:12 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Morning Amie, Attached is an exhibit of the HAWK signal that is being planned for Foothill at Ferrini. Because Broad Street is wider than Foothill, it is likely the design for Broad Street will include bulbouts at the sidewalk and a concrete refuge island in the median, similar to image here: While the studies are still ongoing, it is likely the location for the HAWK will be recommended at or near Woodbridge. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 12:38 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Cc: Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Broad Street HI Jennifer - thanks so much for the update. Before I share with neighbors, could you send me a little more information, specifically 1) What does a Hawk crossing entail on a 4 traffic + 3 (parking and middle) lane roadway? Are there specs you could send me that illustrate what it might look like? 2) Would the Hawk crossing include some type of safe median space? 3) Any lead location recommended for this type of crossing? Thanks much. /aimee On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Aimee, The traffic studies are nearly complete. Data thus far has indicated that a full traffic signal is not warranted along the Broad Street corridor between South Street and Orcutt. Therefore, staff is looking further into the feasibility to provide a signalized pedestrian crossing (a HAWK). The location of that crossing has yet to be determined, but a recommendation should be complete by the beginning of the year. At that time we will move forward with necessary design with construction tentatively scheduled for the fall of next year. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/ Engineer II Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt [mailto:aimeewyatt@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 1:40 PM To: Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Broad Street Hi Jake and Jennifer - I just left Jake a phone message to check in. It's Aimee Wyatt, living on Lawrence Drive, from Safer S. Broad Street community group. A neighbor just asked me what's going on, as at our meeting in July we had discussed the possibility of a focus group, or other update towards the end of the year, already near. I'm long overdue to check in about the status of the S. Broad Street traffic engineering evaluation, possibly identifying an initial traffic signal, and/or other traffic calming opportunities. Thanks for any info you have that I can pass on. Cheers/aimee On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 12:44 PM, Hudson, Jake <jhudson@slocity.org> wrote: Aimee, In case you were not already I wanted to put you in contact with Jennifer Rice on my staff, I have assigned her to this project. She is scheduled to begin the data collection once CalPoly gets back in session. She will be your point person.. feel free to contact her for questions, project updates, etc… Thanks, Jake Hudson Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning & Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jhudson@slocity.org T 805.781.7255 C 805.431.4761 slocity.org Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Stanwyck, Shelly To:Johnson, Derek Subject:Status Report Woodbridge Responses to Some Issues Identified this AM Date:Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:16:54 PM Attachments:image007.png image008.png image009.png image010.png 1. Want to make sure it is abundantly clear to pedestrians while the Woodbridge signal is under construction that it is not functional (may need signage to this effect or something that makes it really obvious). Per Luke there are no ped buttons installed yet, the ped signal faces are off and no crosswalk markings have been installed yet. As an additional precaution, he will have staff post an additional notification sign on each side of the street to make it abundantly clear that the crossing signal is not yet functional. 2. Fire provided feedback that the street/ped lighting on Broad in that area on that side of the street was not very good – it was “dark”. Staff reports that there is currently a streetlight on the west side of the intersection, but not on the east side. The new hybrid beacon includes an additional high-wattage streetlight on the east side on the signal pole. As with the rest of the signal, we are just waiting for PG&E to pull power. 3. What is the long term plan for South Street ped crossings New beacon system (RRFBs) and crossing enhancements at South/King are planned as part of larger Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project (includes Johnson/Sydney, South/King, Ramona Drive, Islay/Osos, Islay/Broad). Project is in final design currently, with plans to advertise in the next few months. Will include new bike ramp at King St cul-de-sac to access Meadow Park path system (which is getting resurfaced this fall). And one more update from Luke. On a related topic, I’ll also note that we have identified a short-term (2021-22) and long-term (2022-23) phased design solution to improve safety at the Johnson/Sydney crossing without having to eliminate the northbound left-turn pocket as originally planned. We are proceeding full speed ahead with the Phase 1 designs as part of Ped Crossing Improvements Project, with plans to incorporate Phase 2 into the 2023 summer paving project, which includes Johnson from Bishop to San Luis Drive. Staff is planning a neighborhood virtual meeting this fall to provide an update on these plans. Let me know if there is anything else on this important safety topic you need for Council updates etc. Shelly Stanwyck pronouns she/her/hers Assistant City Manager Community Services City Administration 919 palm street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E sstanwyck@slocity.org T 805.781.7294 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Aimee Wyatt To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:Re: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Date:Tuesday, October 23, 2018 3:27:49 PM Hi Jennifer- FYI, I sent out the below email to the 'hood. Got a couple of thank you's and no comments yet on the Google Doc (probably a good thing). I'll round back to you with any comments I do see by Nov 1st (or you are welcome to keep an eye on the Google sheet - as well). My only question for you is whether or not the design of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon would include a median at Woodbridge? The drawing which just showed location didn't show one way or another, though i believe in some previous conversations (last year) it was discussed that there would have to be a "safe zone" in the middle of Broad as part of the crossing. Thanks. /amw On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Lawrence Drive neighbors - We finally have an update about the crossing between South St. and Orcutt on Broad! After the completion of preliminary engineering reports on the South Broad area plan, Jennifer Rice at the City of SLO sent the preliminary recommendation of what she calls a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the south side of Woodbridge at Broad. As many of you will note, the recommendation is not in the middle of the long gap - Woodbridge meets Broad about 1050 feet from the intersection of South St. & Broad, versus 2450 feet from the light and crossing at Orcutt & Broad so it's about 1/3 of the way between. Reasons for this as the preferred alternative are listed as the following: 1) connectivity to the new places at Victoria (and I'm assuming bike connection when the Yards project finally opens up next summer) 2) minimal if any parking loss 3) utilities issues (probably not an obvious one to most of us). Timeframe: Jennifer told me that this has already been designated as a city priority, so once they get neighborhood input, it would likely get funding in the January 2019 deliberations for the 2020 Fiscal year budget, which starts in July 2019, and could be built out by the fall of 2019 less than a year from now). It still wouldn't hurt for us to go to the City Budget Priorities Meeting (usually in early January) to advocate for investment in S. Broad traffic infrastructure. More on that later. I'm trying to think about how we can provide feedback, without an overwhelming number of emails back and forth. Unless anyone feels it's absolutely necessary, please avoid "reply all's" since I know everyone is busy and email saturated. 1) I've created a Google Documents sheet called "Safer S. Broad" that I hope is easy for most of you to open and make comments on. This is a shared document, anyone on the list can see feedback or questions as they are added. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bil8wFCo4z1GWVla53PzBGLKXT6R0PHqimRf5LRRZiU/edit?usp=sharing 2) If for any reason you can't open the google documents sheet, email comments to me and I'll add them in. 3) I'll put up a sign at SLO Natural Foods Co-op with this info, as well, and you could leave me notes with feedback there, as well. There is no mention in Jennifer's email about whether or not the design would include a median, so that's the first question I put on the sheet and I'll update it when I get more info from her. I'd like to present the feedback and your questions to Jennifer at the City by the end of the month. Last note - my first send is to the Lawrence Drive email list. I'll also send this same info to the other neighborhood emails I have from our meeting last year. I apologize in advance if some of the email addresses are duplicated. Please feel forward this to other folks you know in the neighborhood who may wish to comment. Thanks much/aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM Shanta Keeling <wrote: Hi all, Just a friendly reminder about the fourth of July party this coming Wednesday. Thanks to those that RSVP'ed. If you haven't RSVP'ed please let us know so we can plan for enough food. Thanks! Forwarded Message ----- From: Shanta Keeling < Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 03:56:40 PM Subject: Fourth of July - Block Party, 9th annual Hi friends and neighbors, Please come to our 9th annual fourth of July party. Please see attached flyer for details. We tried to hit all the houses on Lawrence Drive, but may have missed some. Everyone is invited! Spread the word. Hope to see you there. Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Rice, Jennifer To:Aimee Wyatt Subject:RE: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Date:Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:19:00 AM Morning Aimee, We are still considering various concepts for the design. Although I will say, a median refuge is not being considered at this time. This was part of our initial concept, however after further research of these types of facilities along with feedback from our design consultant, we have reconsidered. By providing an island/median, crossing pedestrians may mistake the crossing as a two-stage crossing. A HAWK signal stops all approaching and turning traffic (similar to a conventional traffic signal). A refuge island is not necessary as there is no need for a “refuge.” What happens instead is that pedestrians may mistake the refuge as a place to wait before crossing the next direction of traffic. This would strand them on the island where there would be no way to reactivate the crossing. If you want some more explanation on that let me know. A median along the Broad Street corridor is still part of the long-range plan for Broad Street—this project isn’t negating that. It’s just that a HAWK signal, because of the way it functions, does not need the presence of a median refuge. Thank you so much for sending out the email and starting up the google doc. I will periodically check it as you have recommended. All of your help with outreach is GREATLY appreciated! Also—I know I am due to follow up with you regarding the green curb—I’ll try to get back to you next week with more direction. I’m just pretty swamped this week. Thanks! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 3:28 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Hi Jennifer- FYI, I sent out the below email to the 'hood. Got a couple of thank you's and no comments yet on the Google Doc (probably a good thing). I'll round back to you with any comments I do see by Nov 1st (or you are welcome to keep an eye on the Google sheet - as well). My only question for you is whether or not the design of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon would include a median at Woodbridge? The drawing which just showed location didn't show one way or another, though i believe in some previous conversations (last year) it was discussed that there would have to be a "safe zone" in the middle of Broad as part of the crossing. Thanks. /amw On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Lawrence Drive neighbors - We finally have an update about the crossing between South St. and Orcutt on Broad! After the completion of preliminary engineering reports on the South Broad area plan, Jennifer Rice at the City of SLO sent the preliminary recommendation of what she calls a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the south side of Woodbridge at Broad. As many of you will note, the recommendation is not in the middle of the long gap - Woodbridge meets Broad about 1050 feet from the intersection of South St. & Broad, versus 2450 feet from the light and crossing at Orcutt & Broad so it's about 1/3 of the way between. Reasons for this as the preferred alternative are listed as the following: 1) connectivity to the new places at Victoria (and I'm assuming bike connection when the Yards project finally opens up next summer) 2) minimal if any parking loss 3) utilities issues (probably not an obvious one to most of us). Timeframe: Jennifer told me that this has already been designated as a city priority, so once they get neighborhood input, it would likely get funding in the January 2019 deliberations for the 2020 Fiscal year budget, which starts in July 2019, and could be built out by the fall of 2019 (less than a year from now). It still wouldn't hurt for us to go to the City Budget Priorities Meeting (usually in early January) to advocate for investment in S. Broad traffic infrastructure. More on that later. I'm trying to think about how we can provide feedback, without an overwhelming number of emails back and forth. Unless anyone feels it's absolutely necessary, please avoid "reply all's" since I know everyone is busy and email saturated. 1) I've created a Google Documents sheet called "Safer S. Broad" that I hope is easy for most of you to open and make comments on. This is a shared document, anyone on the list can see feedback or questions as they are added. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bil8wFCo4z1GWVla53PzBGLKXT6R0PHqimRf5LRRZiU/edit?usp=sharing 2) If for any reason you can't open the google documents sheet, email comments to me and I'll add them in. 3) I'll put up a sign at SLO Natural Foods Co-op with this info, as well, and you could leave me notes with feedback there, as well. There is no mention in Jennifer's email about whether or not the design would include a median, so that's the first question I put on the sheet and I'll update it when I get more info from her. I'd like to present the feedback and your questions to Jennifer at the City by the end of the month. Last note - my first send is to the Lawrence Drive email list. I'll also send this same info to the other neighborhood emails I have from our meeting last year. I apologize in advance if some of the email addresses are duplicated. Please feel forward this to other folks you know in the neighborhood who may wish to comment. Thanks much/aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM Shanta Keeling <wrote: Hi all, Just a friendly reminder about the fourth of July party this coming Wednesday. Thanks to those that RSVP'ed. If you haven't RSVP'ed please let us know so we can plan for enough food. Thanks! Forwarded Message ----- From: Shanta Keeling < Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 03:56:40 PM Subject: Fourth of July - Block Party, 9th annual Hi friends and neighbors, Please come to our 9th annual fourth of July party. Please see attached flyer for details. We tried to hit all the houses on Lawrence Drive, but may have missed some. Everyone is invited! Spread the word. Hope to see you there. Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Schwartz, Luke To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:RE: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Date:Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:51:00 PM Attachments:image001.png Thanks! Luke Schwartz Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Rice, Jennifer Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:04 AM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge FYI—see below. Thought you may want to forward to Amy (or your personal email) to stay in the loop. Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Lawrence Drive neighbors - We finally have an update about the crossing between South St. and Orcutt on Broad! After the completion of preliminary engineering reports on the South Broad area plan, Jennifer Rice at the City of SLO sent the preliminary recommendation of what she calls a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the south side of Woodbridge at Broad. As many of you will note, the recommendation is not in the middle of the long gap - Woodbridge meets Broad about 1050 feet from the intersection of South St. & Broad, versus 2450 feet from the light and crossing at Orcutt & Broad so it's about 1/3 of the way between. Reasons for this as the preferred alternative are listed as the following: 1) connectivity to the new places at Victoria (and I'm assuming bike connection when the Yards project finally opens up next summer) 2) minimal if any parking loss 3) utilities issues (probably not an obvious one to most of us). Timeframe: Jennifer told me that this has already been designated as a city priority, so once they get neighborhood input, it would likely get funding in the January 2019 deliberations for the 2020 Fiscal year budget, which starts in July 2019, and could be built out by the fall of 2019 (less than a year from now). It still wouldn't hurt for us to go to the City Budget Priorities Meeting (usually in early January) to advocate for investment in S. Broad traffic infrastructure. More on that later. I'm trying to think about how we can provide feedback, without an overwhelming number of emails back and forth. Unless anyone feels it's absolutely necessary, please avoid "reply all's" since I know everyone is busy and email saturated. 1) I've created a Google Documents sheet called "Safer S. Broad" that I hope is easy for most of you to open and make comments on. This is a shared document, anyone on the list can see feedback or questions as they are added. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bil8wFCo4z1GWVla53PzBGLKXT6R0PHqimRf5LRRZiU/edit?usp=sharing 2) If for any reason you can't open the google documents sheet, email comments to me and I'll add them in. 3) I'll put up a sign at SLO Natural Foods Co-op with this info, as well, and you could leave me notes with feedback there, as well. There is no mention in Jennifer's email about whether or not the design would include a median, so that's the first question I put on the sheet and I'll update it when I get more info from her. I'd like to present the feedback and your questions to Jennifer at the City by the end of the month. Last note - my first send is to the Lawrence Drive email list. I'll also send this same info to the other neighborhood emails I have from our meeting last year. I apologize in advance if some of the email addresses are duplicated. Please feel forward this to other folks you know in the neighborhood who may wish to comment. Thanks much/aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM Shanta Keeling <wrote: Hi all, Just a friendly reminder about the fourth of July party this coming Wednesday. Thanks to those that RSVP'ed. If you haven't RSVP'ed please let us know so we can plan for enough food. Thanks! Forwarded Message ----- From: Shanta Keeling < Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 03:56:40 PM Subject: Fourth of July - Block Party, 9th annual Hi friends and neighbors, Please come to our 9th annual fourth of July party. Please see attached flyer for details. We tried to hit all the houses on Lawrence Drive, but may have missed some. Everyone is invited! Spread the word. Hope to see you there. Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Aimee Wyatt To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:Re: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Date:Thursday, October 25, 2018 2:12:25 PM thank you - and I get it on the median issue, though a good rallying point to advocate for funding for next phases sooner than later. Little bits at a time - hopefully mostly forward. Cheers/amw On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 10:19 AM Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote: Morning Aimee, We are still considering various concepts for the design. Although I will say, a median refuge is not being considered at this time. This was part of our initial concept, however after further research of these types of facilities along with feedback from our design consultant, we have reconsidered. By providing an island/median, crossing pedestrians may mistake the crossing as a two-stage crossing. A HAWK signal stops all approaching and turning traffic (similar to a conventional traffic signal). A refuge island is not necessary as there is no need for a “refuge.” What happens instead is that pedestrians may mistake the refuge as a place to wait before crossing the next direction of traffic. This would strand them on the island where there would be no way to reactivate the crossing. If you want some more explanation on that let me know. A median along the Broad Street corridor is still part of the long-range plan for Broad Street—this project isn’t negating that. It’s just that a HAWK signal, because of the way it functions, does not need the presence of a median refuge. Thank you so much for sending out the email and starting up the google doc. I will periodically check it as you have recommended. All of your help with outreach is GREATLY appreciated! Also—I know I am due to follow up with you regarding the green curb—I’ll try to get back to you next week with more direction. I’m just pretty swamped this week. Thanks! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 3:28 PM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Hi Jennifer- FYI, I sent out the below email to the 'hood. Got a couple of thank you's and no comments yet on the Google Doc (probably a good thing). I'll round back to you with any comments I do see by Nov 1st (or you are welcome to keep an eye on the Google sheet - as well). My only question for you is whether or not the design of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon would include a median at Woodbridge? The drawing which just showed location didn't show one way or another, though i believe in some previous conversations (last year) it was discussed that there would have to be a "safe zone" in the middle of Broad as part of the crossing. Thanks. /amw On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Lawrence Drive neighbors - We finally have an update about the crossing between South St. and Orcutt on Broad! After the completion of preliminary engineering reports on the South Broad area plan, Jennifer Rice at the City of SLO sent the preliminary recommendation of what she calls a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the south side of Woodbridge at Broad. As many of you will note, the recommendation is not in the middle of the long gap - Woodbridge meets Broad about 1050 feet from the intersection of South St. & Broad, versus 2450 feet from the light and crossing at Orcutt & Broad so it's about 1/3 of the way between. Reasons for this as the preferred alternative are listed as the following: 1) connectivity to the new places at Victoria (and I'm assuming bike connection when the Yards project finally opens up next summer) 2) minimal if any parking loss 3) utilities issues (probably not an obvious one to most of us). Timeframe: Jennifer told me that this has already been designated as a city priority, so once they get neighborhood input, it would likely get funding in the January 2019 deliberations for the 2020 Fiscal year budget, which starts in July 2019, and could be built out by the fall of 2019 (less than a year from now). It still wouldn't hurt for us to go to the City Budget Priorities Meeting (usually in early January) to advocate for investment in S. Broad traffic infrastructure. More on that later. I'm trying to think about how we can provide feedback, without an overwhelming number of emails back and forth. Unless anyone feels it's absolutely necessary, please avoid reply all's" since I know everyone is busy and email saturated. 1) I've created a Google Documents sheet called "Safer S. Broad" that I hope is easy for most of you to open and make comments on. This is a shared document, anyone on the list can see feedback or questions as they are added. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bil8wFCo4z1GWVla53PzBGLKXT6R0PHqimRf5LRRZiU/edit?usp=sharing 2) If for any reason you can't open the google documents sheet, email comments to me and I'll add them in. 3) I'll put up a sign at SLO Natural Foods Co-op with this info, as well, and you could leave me notes with feedback there, as well. There is no mention in Jennifer's email about whether or not the design would include a median, so that's the first question I put on the sheet and I'll update it when I get more info from her. I'd like to present the feedback and your questions to Jennifer at the City by the end of the month. Last note - my first send is to the Lawrence Drive email list. I'll also send this same info to the other neighborhood emails I have from our meeting last year. I apologize in advance if some of the email addresses are duplicated. Please feel forward this to other folks you know in the neighborhood who may wish to comment. Thanks much/aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM Shanta Keeling <wrote: Hi all, Just a friendly reminder about the fourth of July party this coming Wednesday. Thanks to those that RSVP'ed. If you haven't RSVP'ed please let us know so we can plan for enough food. Thanks! Forwarded Message ----- From: Shanta Keeling < Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 03:56:40 PM Subject: Fourth of July - Block Party, 9th annual Hi friends and neighbors, Please come to our 9th annual fourth of July party. Please see attached flyer for details. We tried to hit all the houses on Lawrence Drive, but may have missed some. Everyone is invited! Spread the word. Hope to see you there. Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Mitch Browne To:Rice, Jennifer Cc:Aimee Wyatt Subject:Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, October 9, 2019 5:08:17 PM Jennifer, Can you give me the disposition of this proposed project? The Broad Street traffic has only gotten worse and I personally had to assist a senior across the street at that location who feared the traffic. It's almost a year now and we haven't received an update. Thanks, Mitch Browne Forwarded message -------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:aimeewyatt@gmail.com Subject:Broad/Woodbridge Crossing Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:41:00 AM Hi Aimee, I understand you had been in communications with Jennifer Rice from my team in the past regarding planning for the new pedestrian crossing at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection and had an email contact list of other neighbors and folks interested in this project. Jen is about to head out on maternity leave, so I wanted to reach out to let you know that the new crossing will be active by tomorrow AM, and we have a formal ribbon cutting planned on Wednesday 10/6 at 3PM near the intersection. This will surely be a bittersweet moment, as I’m sure you heard that there was a tragic pedestrian fatality at this location about a month ago. I just wanted to let you know and invite you to share this update with others on your email list and any other community members that you think would be interested. Have a great day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Johnson, Derek; Stanwyck, Shelly; Horn, Matt Cc:Boyle, Ellen; Crisp, Matthew Subject:Broad/Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting (10/6) Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 5:28:39 PM Attachments:Broad-Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting.docx All, Attached, please find the agenda for the ribbon cutting ceremony next Wednesday (10/6) for the new Broad/Woodbridge Crossing. I’ve included some suggested talking points for each of the following folks with speaking roles, but please feel free to use your own words as you feel comfortable: 1. Derek Johnson 2. Councilmember Stewart 3. Matt Horn 4. Luke Schwartz (me) I will have copies of this agenda at the event for anyone that would like one. The ceremony starts at 3PM and we’ll be meeting at the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge (we’ll have a portion of Woodbridge on the Meadow Park side of Broad Street temporarily closed for the event). There is some street parking available on Woodbridge and along Broad, as well as the nearby Meadow Park parking lot, but I highly recommend that attendees try to carpool, walk, bike or take transit if possible (SLO Transit Route 1B stops on this block of Broad Street). Please let me know if you have any questions or if you determine that you will be unable to attend. Thanks, Bcc: Councilmembers Stewart and Marx. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Vereschagin, Cara To:state.clearinghouse@opr.gov Subject:City of SLO General Plan Annual Progress Report Date:Tuesday, April 2, 2019 12:43:00 PM Attachments:2018GPAnnualReport_FINAL.pdf image001.png Good Afternoon, Please find a copy of the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan Annual Report for 2018 attached to this message. It is also available on our City website here. A copy of our Housing Element Annual Progress Report was emailed to opr.apr@opr.ca.gov on April 1st, 2019. Thank you, Cara Vereschagin Assistant Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E CVereschagin@slocity.org T 805.781.7596 slocity.org From:Vereschagin, Cara To:state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov Subject:City of SLO General Plan Annual Progress Report Date:Tuesday, April 2, 2019 2:07:00 PM Attachments:2018GPAnnualReport_FINAL.pdf image001.png Good Afternoon, Please find a copy of the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan Annual Report for 2018 attached to this message. It is also available on our City website here. A copy of our Housing Element Annual Progress Report was emailed to opr.apr@opr.ca.gov on April 1st, 2019. Thank you, Cara Vereschagin Assistant Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E CVereschagin@slocity.org T 805.781.7596 slocity.org From:Harris, Andrew To:Stanwyck, Shelly (sstanwyc@slocity.org) Subject:Council Agenda Packet + Gaven Intro Date:Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:23:00 AM Attachments:02182020AgendaPacket.pdf Gaven Intro.pdf Andrew Harris Management Fellow City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E aharris@slocity.org T 805.783.7857 slocity.org From:Harris, Andrew To:Stanwyck, Shelly (sstanwyc@slocity.org) Subject:CSG Calendar PDF Date:Monday, February 10, 2020 10:27:00 AM Attachments:2020 CSG Calendar of Major Items & Work Efforts (2.10.2020).pdf Andrew Harris Management Fellow City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E aharris@slocity.org T 805.783.7857 slocity.org From:Sonja Withey To:Web Transportation Issues Cc:Scott, Rick; Johnson, Derek; Sonja Withey Subject:DANGERS at the new Beacon Hybrid Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Street Date:Sunday, October 10, 2021 2:27:14 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Mr. Johnson, Chief Scott, and Transportation Department, My name is Sonja Withey and I own/operate a driving school here in SLO, Drive2Pass North. I am always very interested in rules of the road and safety issues as I am on the road all throughout the day with our young, up and coming drivers. I wanted to bring to your attention some very concerning issues with the new Beacon Hybrid Pedestrian crossing located at Broad/Woodbridge. I have been monitoring it closely and videoing my concerns. There are several safety issues at hand and I am very afraid that someone is going to be injured or killed at this crossing if this is not remedied. I would be very grateful if you would take the time to watch the four, very short videos that I recorded and have attached below. You will be able to watch them all in just 5 minutes total. One of them is my explanation of the dangers I have been witnessing (please click on the video that has a drawing to watch that one first), and the other three show the light and dangers in action. (100% of the many videos I have taken, including the ones below, have extreme red-light runners and other safety issues.) https://share.icloud.com/photos/07Uif5rYZxuAic3hnj6kIHGMg Safety concerns: Cars are confused on where they are to stop. Some stop near the crosswalk and others back at the proper line. iCloud.com Sign in to iCloud to access your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts, and more. Use your Apple ID or create anewaccounttostartusingAppleservices. share.icloud.com Signage is extremely small for the large intersection. Once the light is red and pedestrians start crossing, the flashing red lights begin when pedestrians are only about 1/4 of the way across. When the red lights are flashing, cars begin to go and many run the red lights. The cars stopped in the proper place, have their views obstructed by cars stopped in the improper place. This will potentially cause someone to proceed when a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk result in a pedestrian being hit. Vehicles on the two side streets are told (with small signage) to remain stationary. The cars are not obeying. One time when I was crossing, a car from the side street proceeded to turn in front of me while I was in the crosswalk. All of these issues will be shown in my videos and I urge you to take the short time to watch. Possible remedies: Have the words "Keep Clear" painted in large letters in the areas where cars should not stop. Delay the flashing red lights or get rid of them all together. Increase the size / change location of some of the signage. Hire a crossing guard to help pedestrians cross and to periodically hit the light throughout the day to help train the cars on how to use this light. (As-is, this light is an extreme danger.) Place a police officer at the intersection peridically. I would be more than happy to help in any way I can! Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely, Sonja Withey Drive2Pass North 2 From:Aimee Wyatt To:Rice, Jennifer Subject:Feedback - Fwd: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge Date:Thursday, November 1, 2018 2:05:34 PM Hi Jennifer - here are the 3 comments I received. After a close call myself this morning, when i made the mistake of driving to a chamber meeting downtown (my fault for getting up too late to bike and make it on time), I full heartedly agree that more calming measures are necessary for everyone's safety. We'll have to advocate for that on January 23rd. In the meantime, at least the bike/ped crossing will help and can be done relatively quickly. From the small response I got, no one seemed to have a lot of heartache with the location - though maybe that only means no-one is reading their email or paying any attention to anything during this somewhat depressing (or I should be more optimistic and call it hopeful!) election season. I'll keep trying to put out the word and get back to you if I hear other feedback. Thanks for all of your efforts to make our city an even better place to live - and bike, walk and drive. Cheers/aimee Neighborhood Comments: Aimee and Carl at the end of Lawrence at Meadow. We’re generally traveling by bike, so any option to get across will be much better than nothing, and this location is fine by us. Kathy and Mike on Lawrence. More building is happening out S. Broad which creates more traffic. A traffic light keeps getting more expensive every year that the city waits. It is inevitable, the city should make plans now, not just put a bandaid on it. Cars are traveling at freeway speeds between South and Orcutt. Sally and Don in Villa Rosa, Mutsuhito and Broad. The pedestrian/bike crossing does nothing for cars, so why put it at an intersection? Couldn’t it be placed more midway between South St and Orcutt? There is a bus stop on the west side of Broad at Caudill, south of the proposed crossing at Woodbridge. On the east side of Broad, the bus stops at Humbert which is also south of the proposed crossing. A crossing closer to Francis & Humbert would help more. A median would help people crossing on foot to get to a safe place. I agree with Kathy & Mike above - a traffic light will only be more expensive in the future. Having a very close call this week in the “kamikaze lane,” we desperately need help for all the traffic making turns west and east from Broad. Forwarded message --------- From: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:53 PM Subject: Update on S. Broad crossing between South and Orcutt - proposed at Woodbridge To: Shanta Keeling < Cc: caroline Smith <Jorge <Kirsten Thom Katie Drexhage <Caleb Lopez Anne Fairchild <Elaine & Bert Townsend <Cathy Marvier < Paula Carr <Kathy Cunningham <Gary Williams <Amy Partridge kathryn Anderson <Sandy Jordan <Mary Wood <Janna Nichols Linda Wenzl <Yvette Carlson Glen Matteson <Anne O'Brien Bria DiCicco <Ermina Karim Ermina@slochamber.org>, Melanie Mulvaney <Missy Reitner <Lee Engelmeier <Patrick and Melanie Mallon <Joshua Christensen < Karen Howard <Kristen Machamer < Kate and Dave Hacker <Douglas pillsbury <Rod Hoadley <Yvette Stansel Cheryl Lesinskiclesinski Dan Kallal <Elena Bingham Meg < Amy Jenkins <Tara Teitge <Sally Hillis Dear Lawrence Drive neighbors - We finally have an update about the crossing between South St. and Orcutt on Broad! After the completion of preliminary engineering reports on the South Broad area plan, Jennifer Rice at the City of SLO sent the preliminary recommendation of what she calls a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the south side of Woodbridge at Broad. As many of you will note, the recommendation is not in the middle of the long gap - Woodbridge meets Broad about 1050 feet from the intersection of South St. & Broad, versus 2450 feet from the light and crossing at Orcutt & Broad so it's about 1/3 of the way between. Reasons for this as the preferred alternative are listed as the following: 1) connectivity to the new places at Victoria (and I'm assuming bike connection when the Yards project finally opens up next summer) 2) minimal if any parking loss 3) utilities issues (probably not an obvious one to most of us). Timeframe: Jennifer told me that this has already been designated as a city priority, so once they get neighborhood input, it would likely get funding in the January 2019 deliberations for the 2020 Fiscal year budget, which starts in July 2019, and could be built out by the fall of 2019 (less than a year from now). It still wouldn't hurt for us to go to the City Budget Priorities Meeting usually in early January) to advocate for investment in S. Broad traffic infrastructure. More on that later. I'm trying to think about how we can provide feedback, without an overwhelming number of emails back and forth. Unless anyone feels it's absolutely necessary, please avoid "reply all's" since I know everyone is busy and email saturated. 1) I've created a Google Documents sheet called "Safer S. Broad" that I hope is easy for most of you to open and make comments on. This is a shared document, anyone on the list can see feedback or questions as they are added. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bil8wFCo4z1GWVla53PzBGLKXT6R0PHqimRf5LRRZiU/edit?usp=sharing 2) If for any reason you can't open the google documents sheet, email comments to me and I'll add them in. 3) I'll put up a sign at SLO Natural Foods Co-op with this info, as well, and you could leave me notes with feedback there, as well. There is no mention in Jennifer's email about whether or not the design would include a median, so that's the first question I put on the sheet and I'll update it when I get more info from her. I'd like to present the feedback and your questions to Jennifer at the City by the end of the month. Last note - my first send is to the Lawrence Drive email list. I'll also send this same info to the other neighborhood emails I have from our meeting last year. I apologize in advance if some of the email addresses are duplicated. Please feel forward this to other folks you know in the neighborhood who may wish to comment. Thanks much/aimee Forwarded message --------- From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subject: RE: Broad Street Pedestrian Crossing To: Aimee Wyatt <aimeewyatt@gmail.com> Hello Aimee, Following up on the Broad Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, I wanted to let you know the proposed location: the south side of the Woodbridge intersection. The location was chosen for a few reasons: minimal (if any) on-street parking loss, its connection of the Victoria neighborhood to Woodbridge/Meadow Park and the ability to work around existing utilities (both underground and above ground). I would love if you could share this with your neighbors and get back to me with any thoughts/comments/input. At the least, it would be great if you could continue to spread the word on this upcoming project. Let me know if you have any questions for me! Thank you! Jennifer Rice Transportation Planner/Engineer Public Works Transportation Operations 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM Shanta Keeling <wrote: Hi all, Just a friendly reminder about the fourth of July party this coming Wednesday. Thanks to those that RSVP'ed. If you haven't RSVP'ed please let us know so we can plan for enough food. Thanks! Forwarded Message ----- From: Shanta Keeling < Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 03:56:40 PM Subject: Fourth of July - Block Party, 9th annual Hi friends and neighbors, Please come to our 9th annual fourth of July party. Please see attached flyer for details. We tried to hit all the houses on Lawrence Drive, but may have missed some. Everyone is invited! Spread the word. Hope to see you there. Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE Aimee Wyatt Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - AE From:Bergam, Aleah To:Harnett, Natalie; Elke, Brigitte Cc:Avakian, Greg; Stephenson, Lindsey; Hyfield, Devin; Scott, Shawna Subject:FW: 2021-23 Financial Plan: Advisory Body Input Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:38:00 AM Attachments:image001.png Advisory Bodies Consolidated Goals.pdf Advisory Bodies Goal Template.docx Goal Setting Parameters.pdf Hi Natalie and Brigitte – Are you available to attend the PRC meeting next Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30pm or would he PRC meeting on Wednesday, December 2 at 5:30pm work better for one or both of you to attend and review Committee Goals? You would be the first agenda item and we would ask for your standard advisory body goal presentation. Thank you! Aleah From: Harnett, Natalie Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:30 AM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; White, Kelly <kwhite@slocity.org>; Shawna Scott sscott@slocity.org) <sscott@slocity.org>; Maggio, Rodger <rmaggio@slocity.org>; Mark Sadowski msadowski@slocity.org) <msadowski@slocity.org>; Brian Leveille (bleveill@slocity.org) bleveill@slocity.org>; Ryan Betz (rbetz@slocity.org) <rbetz@slocity.org>; Vereschagin, Cara CVeresch@slocity.org>; Elke, Brigitte <belke@slocity.org>; Setterlund, David dsetterl@slocity.org>; Anguiano, Gamaliel <ganguian@slocity.org>; Irons, Monica mirons@slocity.org>; Tyler Corey (tcorey@slocity.org) <tcorey@slocity.org>; Avakian, Greg gavakian@slocity.org>; Cano, Molly <mcano@slocity.org>; Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org> Cc: Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: 2021-23 Financial Plan: Advisory Body Input Hello Advisory Body Liaisons, Believe it or not, the 2021-23 Financial Planning process is upon us. A vital part of the City Council goal-setting process is Advisory Body input. As in years past, we ask that your committee discuss and provide priorities and goals for the Council’s consideration. Attachments A copy of committee goals from last Financial Plan (for reference) A template to fill out for 2021-23 (Return to nharnett@slocity.org) A document briefly summarizing the City’s commitments, fiscal outlook, and goal- setting parameters for the 2021-23 Financial Plan. The Finance department is available over the next three months to answer any questions and attend advisory body meetings if needed. The due date for goal submittal is December 15th, 2020. In past years, goal submittals were due in November and a consolidated list of all goals was provided to advisory bodies to review in late November. Staff noticed that this consolidated list rarely yielded changes in individual advisory body goals. Because of the ongoing health crisis, economic changes and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion considerations, staff would like to give advisory bodies additional time to formulate goals. Finance will go through the goals and highlight any that can be consolidated due to the similarity in the objective. We look forward to your input! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me or Brigitte Elke. Thank you, Natalie Natalie Harnett Budget Analyst Finance 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E nharnett@slocity.org T 805.781-7128 slocity.org From:Boyle, Ellen To:Stewart, Chantal Cc:Karpovich, Michelle Subject:FW: Broad/Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting (10/6) Date:Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:43:40 AM Attachments:Broad-Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting.docx Here you go! From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 5:29 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Boyle, Ellen <eboyle@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Broad/Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting (10/6) All, Attached, please find the agenda for the ribbon cutting ceremony next Wednesday (10/6) for the new Broad/Woodbridge Crossing. I’ve included some suggested talking points for each of the following folks with speaking roles, but please feel free to use your own words as you feel comfortable: 1. Derek Johnson 2. Councilmember Stewart 3. Matt Horn 4. Luke Schwartz (me) I will have copies of this agenda at the event for anyone that would like one. The ceremony starts at 3PM and we’ll be meeting at the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge (we’ll have a portion of Woodbridge on the Meadow Park side of Broad Street temporarily closed for the event). There is some street parking available on Woodbridge and along Broad, as well as the nearby Meadow Park parking lot, but I highly recommend that attendees try to carpool, walk, bike or take transit if possible (SLO Transit Route 1B stops on this block of Broad Street). Please let me know if you have any questions or if you determine that you will be unable to attend. Thanks, Bcc: Councilmembers Stewart and Marx. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Horn, Matt To:Nelson, Brian (BNelson@slocity.org) Subject:FW: Broad/Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting (10/6) Date:Friday, October 8, 2021 9:38:00 AM Attachments:Broad-Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting.docx Here is a good example for a ribbon cutting script and event plan. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 5:29 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Horn, Matt mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Boyle, Ellen <eboyle@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org> Subject: Broad/Woodbridge Ribbon Cutting (10/6) All, Attached, please find the agenda for the ribbon cutting ceremony next Wednesday (10/6) for the new Broad/Woodbridge Crossing. I’ve included some suggested talking points for each of the following folks with speaking roles, but please feel free to use your own words as you feel comfortable: 1. Derek Johnson 2. Councilmember Stewart 3. Matt Horn 4. Luke Schwartz (me) I will have copies of this agenda at the event for anyone that would like one. The ceremony starts at 3PM and we’ll be meeting at the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge (we’ll have a portion of Woodbridge on the Meadow Park side of Broad Street temporarily closed for the event). There is some street parking available on Woodbridge and along Broad, as well as the nearby Meadow Park parking lot, but I highly recommend that attendees try to carpool, walk, bike or take transit if possible (SLO Transit Route 1B stops on this block of Broad Street). Please let me know if you have any questions or if you determine that you will be unable to attend. Thanks, Bcc: Councilmembers Stewart and Marx. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Scott, Rick To:Booth, Jeff Cc:Amoroso, Brian Subject:FW: DANGERS at the new Beacon Hybrid Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Street Date:Monday, October 11, 2021 12:05:43 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image005.png image006.png Jeff, Can we look at extra enforcement details or even grant work for this area? Thank you, Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott@slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From:Scott,Rick Sent:Monday,October 11,2021 12:05 PM To:Sonja Withey DotterofTheKing@outlook.com> Cc:Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Crisp,Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org>;Booth,Jeff jbooth@slocity.org>;Schwartz,Luke LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject:RE:DANGERS at the new Beacon Hybrid Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Street Hi Sonja, Thank you, Luke, for the response to the group and I also want to add that PD is providing extra patrol and traffic/education enforcement. I certainly understand the concerns and we will continue to do our best to let the community know of the laws and rules when traveling through or using the assisted crosswalk. Given the volume of pedestrians and cyclists on the roadways, PD continues to conduct aggressive enforcement to protect our community the best we are able. Thank you for the thoughtful suggestions and the videos sent to our attention as they are helpful in our enforcement efforts and areas of focus. Thank you, Rick Scott Police Chief Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E rscott@slocity.org T 805.781.7256 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From:Schwartz,Luke LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent:Monday,October 11,2021 9:58 AM To:Sonja Withey DotterofTheKing@outlook.com> Cc:Scott,Rick rscott@slocity.org>;Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Crisp,Matthew mcrisp@slocity.org>;Booth,Jeff jbooth@slocity.org>;Web Transportation Issues transportation@slocity.org> Subject:RE:DANGERS at the new Beacon Hybrid Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Street Hello Sonja, Thank you for sharing your observations. Our team is continuing with several refinements at the crossing, including adding some larger sized signage at the limit lines on Broad Street, extending the duration of the solid red timing, continuing with distribution of public outreach and educational materials, as well as regular enforcement by the SLO PD traffic enforcement team. Please stay in touch with our transportation team (you can contact me directly) with any observations as we continue with these refinements and education efforts. Thank you, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Sonja Withey DotterofTheKing@outlook.com> Sent:Sunday,October 10,2021 2:27 PM To:Web Transportation Issues transportation@slocity.org> Cc:Scott,Rick rscott@slocity.org>;Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Sonja Withey DotterofTheKing@outlook.com> Subject:DANGERS at the new Beacon Hybrid Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Street This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Mr.Johnson,Chief Scott,and Transportation Department, My name is Sonja Withey and I own/operate a driving school here in SLO,Drive2Pass North.I am always very interested in rules of the road and safety issues as I am on the road all throughout the day with our young,up and coming drivers. I wanted to bring to your attention some very concerning issues with the new Beacon Hybrid Pedestrian crossing located at Broad/Woodbridge.I have been monitoring it closely and videoing my concerns.There are several safety issues at hand and I am very afraid that someone is going to be injured or killed at this crossing if this is not remedied. I would be very grateful if you would take the time to watch the four,very short videos that I recorded and have attached below.You will be able to watch them all in just 5 minutes total. One of them is my explanation of the dangers I have been witnessing please click on the video that has a drawing to watch that one first),and the other three show the light and dangers in action.100%of the many videos I have taken,including the ones below,have extreme red-light runners and other safety issues.) https://share.icloud.com/photos/07Uif5rYZxuAic3hnj6kIHGMg iCloud.com Sign in to iCloud to access your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts, and more. Use yourAppleIDorcreateanewaccounttostartusingAppleservices. share.icloud.com Safety concerns: Cars are confused on where they are to stop.Some stop near the crosswalk and others back at the proper line. Signage is extremely small for the large intersection. Once the light is red and pedestrians start crossing,the flashing red lights begin when pedestrians are only about 1/4 of the way across. When the red lights are flashing,cars begin to go and many run the red lights. The cars stopped in the proper place,have their views obstructed by cars stopped in the improper place.This will potentially cause someone to proceed when a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk result in a pedestrian being hit. Vehicles on the two side streets are told with small signage)to remain stationary.The cars are not obeying.One time when I was crossing,a car from the side street proceeded to turn in front of me while I was in the crosswalk. All of these issues will be shown in my videos and I urge you to take the short time to watch. Possible remedies: Have the words Keep Clear"painted in large letters in the areas where cars should not stop. Delay the flashing red lights or get rid of them all together. Increase the size change location of some of the signage. Hire a crossing guard to help pedestrians cross and to periodically hit the light throughout the day to help train the cars on how to use this light.As-is,this light is an extreme danger.) Place a police officer at the intersection peridically. I would be more than happy to help in any way I can!Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely, Sonja Withey Drive2Pass North From:Fukushima, Adam To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 2:17:15 PM Ha ha. Yeah, same issue with bus drivers too. Labor shortage is affecting everything From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:16 PM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Thanks. Need some of those vocal retirees (hint hint friend on Ferrini Street) to help out with community safety if that’s really their priority. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:15 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Certainly. I’ll help push this out. The shortage is happening for almost all of the schools around here including Bishop Peak and Pacheco. From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:12 PM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Adam – Not urgent, but SLCUSD is having trouble filling the vacant crossing guard position for Hawthorne Elementary at Broad/South/Santa Barbara. I’m wondering if we could help spread the word on social media and boost this request to Bike SLO County, the ATC and SLO Streets for All (and any other community groups you think might be helpful) to ask that they help boost the message to try and help attract some candidates? Here are the details: Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), hired by SLCUSD. Currently, Hawthorne has tried to get staff to help fill the vacancy, but many refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. SLCUSD Contact: Traci Moreno tmoreno@slcusd.org PD has been helping with enforcement, but they can’t be out there every day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Brittany Tricamo To:Schwartz, Luke Cc:Vanessa Parsons Subject:Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32:23 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Garrett Otto Cc:Fukushima, Adam; Rick Ellison, ED; Gary Havas; Pete Rodgers; John Dinunzio; Rice, Jennifer; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks; Horn, Matt; Stanwyck, Shelly; Johnson, Derek Subject:RE: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Date:Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:30:26 AM Garrett, Thanks again for sharing these thoughtful concepts. I agree that the Higuera corridor has a lot of untapped ridership potential, which was evident in the analysis we prepared for the Active Transportation Plan and a big reason why this will be identified as one of the “Tier 1” highest-priority) corridors for bicycle improvements. With that said, our transportation team—and most City staff for that matter—are at or beyond 100% capacity at this time and are not able to add any new capital projects to our current work program this year. Our team is short-handed due to COVID, with 3 fewer bodies than we typically have, which has significantly challenged our ability to even handle our current Council-adopted work program, which includes many significant projects, including but not limited to: Active Transportation Plan (this is a huge push that we need to complete this year) Railroad Safety Trail (Taft to Pepper), construction begins October! 2020 Roadway Sealing Project construction (including several active transportation improvements) Broad/Woodbridge Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crossing (will bid in the next month or two) Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (7 new RRFB crossings throughout the city) Plans for 2021 Roadway Sealing Project (includes Higuera and Marsh Downtown, with potential for several active transportation improvements) Open SLO (these activities have required 25-40% of our staff time and were un- planned additions to our workload) Orcutt/Tank Farm Roundabout (should be in construction 2nd quarter 2021) This list does not include many of our other ongoing programs and responsibilities, like our annual Traffic Safety/Vision Zero Report, Traffic Data Collection Programs, Shift towards VMT-Based CEQA Analysis, development review and maintaining existing streets, bike lanes, sidewalks and traffic signal systems in a state of good repair. I think exploring a quick-build project for South Higuera is certainly a worthy endeavor that would best work as a requested addition to our FY2021-23 work program. We will begin the budget-setting process for our 2021-23 Financial Plan soon, with advisory bodies, such as the ATC, establishing their project priorities and goals within the next few months, and community-wide input opportunities in early 2021. My suggestion would be for you and others that are supportive of pursuing this project to participate in these outreach opportunities to communicate your project priorities to the ATC and City Council. In the interim, Adam and I would be happy to meet via video conference to brainstorm and discuss specific design comments on the conceptual layouts you provided. I’ll also note that we are already in progress with developing designs for the S. Higuera/Prado intersection improvements as part of the Prado Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Designs will include reconstruction of the intersection as a Dutch-style bicycle protected intersection and sidewalk-level directional cycle tracks on each side of S. Higuera approaching and departing the intersection. This would integrate well with future protected bikeway improvements along this corridor. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to meet further to discuss. Best, Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:28 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rick Ellison, ED <rick@bikeslocounty.org>; Gary Havas <Pete Rodgers <prodgers@slocog.org>; John Dinunzio JDinunzio@slocog.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks Subject: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Hi All, You are all probably aware that I have spent some time advocating for South Higuera to be a priority project and that it could be a good candidate as a quick-built road diet. I wanted to take it a step further and provide a concept plan that could be built using quick build techniques and some reasoning why this needs to be considered and installed soon rather than later. Similar to Higuera street downtown, by utilizing a vehicle travel lane we can avoid extensive resealing efforts to realign existing lanes. In the concept plan attached you will see we can convert the existing bike lane and vehicle lane along the east side into a two-way cycle track. Other stiping remains intact with some slight adjustments like converting/adding solid, dashed, or color. I think downtown's price tag and rapid implementation shows how much cheaper and quicker these improvements can be built. I think Luke indicated the buffer bike lanes downtown were about 10% of the cost of a full blown grind and reseal approach. We at BSLOC believe we need to think about the S. Higuera's design sooner than later with Prado and Tank Farm intersections being updated to accommodate traffic impacts from Avila Ranch, San Luis Ranch, Froom Ranch, and the new Prado overpass. We need to know what the Class I/IV bikeway design looks like before Prado intersection is designed. New developments are going to increase VMT along this corridor. It is going to be easier to install now before additional traffic fills the corridor. Give new residents along this corridor the opportunity/infrastructure to use safe active transportations methods from the time they move in, rather than trying to convince them to break their car habits later. Highway 101 runs parallel to S. Higuera. Commute time impacts from a S. Higuera road diet would encourage more drivers to utilize the Highway instead. Below are some justifications for the two-way cycle track approach proposed: Minimized adjustments to existing striping or lane locations. Most alterations require only paint and delineators. The east lanes of S. Higuera already changes from 2 lanes to 1 lane in multiple locations without any impacts to traffic flow. Reducing to one lane for the entire proposed section should have little to no impact on congestion. An east side two-way cycle track allows cyclists to avoid crossing and merging with high speed vehicle traffic. There is a logical connection to the existing preferred route through Bridge street, which would bypass Madonna and South street intersections and help connect the new Nipomo Greenway via Meadow Park. There is a meandering sidewalk between Granada and Tank Farm that makes logical sense to utilize as a Class 1 mixed use path and continue this two-way cycle track. Toscano, Serra Meadows, The Public Market, and commercial offices are all along the east side and could greatly encourage residents to frequent those business by walking and biking instead. No on-street parking is lost. Can maintain a Class II southbound bike lane for confident riders and those traveling from the Madonna intersection. Other reasons to that S. Higuera needs a road diet: Residents along this corridor do not have a low stress transportation alternative. Residents along this corridor do not have a Safe Route to School. Current bike infrastructure does not allow for parents to feel comfortable allowing a school aged child to bike to school along this corridor. This leads to most parents driving kids to/from school. (I do not even feel comfortable riding along this corridor). This corridor has many lower income/lower cost housing with several mobile home parks along the route. This will help create a more equitable transportation alternative for those who spend a higher portion of their income on transportation. Current design leads to high vehicle speeds and unsafe passing behavior that are deadly to cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed design adds a center turn lane on a segment that I have witnessed multiple rear end collisions from vehicle slowing/stopping to turn left into parking lots (CCB, Goodwill, Range Master). Reducing crossing distances and allows for the potential of mid-span pedestrian crossings with median refuges. There is nearly a mile between controlled intersections without a dedicated crossings along that entire stretch. The two-way cycletrack width allows for existing street sweeper to fit into the cycletrack space. Requires half as many delineators than two one way cycletracks. Obviously there is some modification to the traffic signals at Margarita and Prado to accommodate the cycle track. I think these would mainly consist of added lights for the cycle track, adding a left turn signal for Margarita, and some no right turn on red lights at these intersections. So how do we accomplish this? I know you all have a lot on your plate and funding is an issue more now than ever. That is why I proposing a collaborative effort between the City, BSLOC, local organization/business, and the greater bike community. I want to provide solutions and am asking for the City's help and support along the way. We have recently been in contact with GOBike Buffalo gathering insight on a recent two-way cycle track pilot project they just completed in Lackawanna NY. Their project is quite similar to what we are proposing here and there is a lot we can glean from their approach and experience. In short GOBIke Buffalo, designed, funded, and built the cycletrack in collaboration with the City. GoBike and the City collaborated on the design, and GoBike completed the necessary level of design detail for implementation. GOBIke secured funding for materials via available grants. GoBike organized the construction effort including procuring materials, getting volunteer labor, and the actual implementation. The City help during implementation utilizing their public works department to assist with measuring and marking striping modifications. We believe we can accomplish something similar here in SLO with the City's support and approval. BSLOC is willing to lead the charge on this effort including design, planning, finding private funding and grant opportunities, procurement, and of course implementation. It will take some creative outside the box thinking and hope we can work together to come up with solutions. We want to help break down the barriers so we can build better one . We want to get the conversation rolling and start to loop in appropriate stakeholders. I feel the first step is to discuss the design approach and City's willingness to support this new, creative solution to meet our alternative transportation goals. With the Prado overpass and intersection design/construction on the near horizon, I feel that time is of the essence. I would like to request a meeting at your earliest convenience to discuss. Thank you for considering. Garrett Otto, PE 9 Bike SLO County board member SLO Streets for All steer committee member Human scale design/planning advocate Professional Engineer Business owner Community member Father/Husband/Son/Brother From:Rice, Jennifer To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Date:Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:38:43 AM Awesome response Dang—just reading all our existing work load I suddenly feel super busy! Haha… Jennifer Rice, PTP Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:30 AM To: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rick Ellison, ED <rick@bikeslocounty.org>; Gary Havas <Pete Rodgers <prodgers@slocog.org>; John Dinunzio JDinunzio@slocog.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Garrett, Thanks again for sharing these thoughtful concepts. I agree that the Higuera corridor has a lot of untapped ridership potential, which was evident in the analysis we prepared for the Active Transportation Plan and a big reason why this will be identified as one of the “Tier 1” highest-priority) corridors for bicycle improvements. With that said, our transportation team—and most City staff for that matter—are at or beyond 100% capacity at this time and are not able to add any new capital projects to our current work program this year. Our team is short-handed due to COVID, with 3 fewer bodies than we typically have, which has significantly challenged our ability to even handle our current Council-adopted work program, which includes many significant projects, including but not limited to: Active Transportation Plan (this is a huge push that we need to complete this year) Railroad Safety Trail (Taft to Pepper), construction begins October! 2020 Roadway Sealing Project construction (including several active transportation improvements) Broad/Woodbridge Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crossing (will bid in the next month or two) Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (7 new RRFB crossings throughout the city) Plans for 2021 Roadway Sealing Project (includes Higuera and Marsh Downtown, with potential for several active transportation improvements) Open SLO (these activities have required 25-40% of our staff time and were un- planned additions to our workload) Orcutt/Tank Farm Roundabout (should be in construction 2nd quarter 2021) This list does not include many of our other ongoing programs and responsibilities, like our annual Traffic Safety/Vision Zero Report, Traffic Data Collection Programs, Shift towards VMT-Based CEQA Analysis, development review and maintaining existing streets, bike lanes, sidewalks and traffic signal systems in a state of good repair. I think exploring a quick-build project for South Higuera is certainly a worthy endeavor that would best work as a requested addition to our FY2021-23 work program. We will begin the budget-setting process for our 2021-23 Financial Plan soon, with advisory bodies, such as the ATC, establishing their project priorities and goals within the next few months, and community-wide input opportunities in early 2021. My suggestion would be for you and others that are supportive of pursuing this project to participate in these outreach opportunities to communicate your project priorities to the ATC and City Council. In the interim, Adam and I would be happy to meet via video conference to brainstorm and discuss specific design comments on the conceptual layouts you provided. I’ll also note that we are already in progress with developing designs for the S. Higuera/Prado intersection improvements as part of the Prado Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Designs will include reconstruction of the intersection as a Dutch-style bicycle protected intersection and sidewalk-level directional cycle tracks on each side of S. Higuera approaching and departing the intersection. This would integrate well with future protected bikeway improvements along this corridor. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to meet further to discuss. Best, Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:28 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rick Ellison, ED <rick@bikeslocounty.org>; Gary Havas <Pete Rodgers <prodgers@slocog.org>; John Dinunzio JDinunzio@slocog.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks Subject: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Hi All, You are all probably aware that I have spent some time advocating for South Higuera to be a priority project and that it could be a good candidate as a quick-built road diet. I wanted to take it a step further and provide a concept plan that could be built using quick build techniques and some reasoning why this needs to be considered and installed soon rather than later. Similar to Higuera street downtown, by utilizing a vehicle travel lane we can avoid extensive resealing efforts to realign existing lanes. In the concept plan attached you will see we can convert the existing bike lane and vehicle lane along the east side into a two-way cycle track. Other stiping remains intact with some slight adjustments like converting/adding solid, dashed, or color. I think downtown's price tag and rapid implementation shows how much cheaper and quicker these improvements can be built. I think Luke indicated the buffer bike lanes downtown were about 10% of the cost of a full blown grind and reseal approach. We at BSLOC believe we need to think about the S. Higuera's design sooner than later with Prado and Tank Farm intersections being updated to accommodate traffic impacts from Avila Ranch, San Luis Ranch, Froom Ranch, and the new Prado overpass. We need to know what the Class I/IV bikeway design looks like before Prado intersection is designed. New developments are going to increase VMT along this corridor. It is going to be easier to install now before additional traffic fills the corridor. Give new residents along this corridor the opportunity/infrastructure to use safe active transportations methods from the time they move in, rather than trying to convince them to break their car habits later. Highway 101 runs parallel to S. Higuera. Commute time impacts from a S. Higuera road diet would encourage more drivers to utilize the Highway instead. Below are some justifications for the two-way cycle track approach proposed: Minimized adjustments to existing striping or lane locations. Most alterations require only paint and delineators. The east lanes of S. Higuera already changes from 2 lanes to 1 lane in multiple locations without any impacts to traffic flow. Reducing to one lane for the entire proposed section should have little to no impact on congestion. An east side two-way cycle track allows cyclists to avoid crossing and merging with high speed vehicle traffic. There is a logical connection to the existing preferred route through Bridge street, which would bypass Madonna and South street intersections and help connect the new Nipomo Greenway via Meadow Park. There is a meandering sidewalk between Granada and Tank Farm that makes logical sense to utilize as a Class 1 mixed use path and continue this two-way cycle track. Toscano, Serra Meadows, The Public Market, and commercial offices are all along the east side and could greatly encourage residents to frequent those business by walking and biking instead. No on-street parking is lost. Can maintain a Class II southbound bike lane for confident riders and those traveling from the Madonna intersection. Other reasons to that S. Higuera needs a road diet: Residents along this corridor do not have a low stress transportation alternative. Residents along this corridor do not have a Safe Route to School. Current bike infrastructure does not allow for parents to feel comfortable allowing a school aged child to bike to school along this corridor. This leads to most parents driving kids to/from school. (I do not even feel comfortable riding along this corridor). This corridor has many lower income/lower cost housing with several mobile home parks along the route. This will help create a more equitable transportation alternative for those who spend a higher portion of their income on transportation. Current design leads to high vehicle speeds and unsafe passing behavior that are deadly to cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed design adds a center turn lane on a segment that I have witnessed multiple rear end collisions from vehicle slowing/stopping to turn left into parking lots (CCB, Goodwill, Range Master). Reducing crossing distances and allows for the potential of mid-span pedestrian crossings with median refuges. There is nearly a mile between controlled intersections without a dedicated crossings along that entire stretch. The two-way cycletrack width allows for existing street sweeper to fit into the cycletrack space. Requires half as many delineators than two one way cycletracks. Obviously there is some modification to the traffic signals at Margarita and Prado to accommodate the cycle track. I think these would mainly consist of added lights for the cycle track, adding a left turn signal for Margarita, and some no right turn on red lights at these intersections. So how do we accomplish this? I know you all have a lot on your plate and funding is an issue more now than ever. That is why I proposing a collaborative effort between the City, BSLOC, local organization/business, and the greater bike community. I want to provide solutions and am asking for the City's help and support along the way. We have recently been in contact with GOBike Buffalo gathering insight on a recent two-way cycle track pilot project they just completed in Lackawanna NY. Their project is quite similar to what we are proposing here and there is a lot we can glean from their approach and experience. In short GOBIke Buffalo, designed, funded, and built the cycletrack in collaboration with the City. GoBike and the City collaborated on the design, and GoBike completed the necessary level of design detail for implementation. GOBIke secured funding for materials via available grants. GoBike organized the construction effort including procuring materials, getting volunteer labor, and the actual implementation. The City help during implementation utilizing their public works department to assist with measuring and marking striping modifications. We believe we can accomplish something similar here in SLO with the City's support and approval. BSLOC is willing to lead the charge on this effort including design, planning, finding private funding and grant opportunities, procurement, and of course implementation. It will take some creative outside the box thinking and hope we can work together to come up with solutions. We want to help break down the barriers so we can build better one . We want to get the conversation rolling and start to loop in appropriate stakeholders. I feel the first step is to discuss the design approach and City's willingness to support this new, creative solution to meet our alternative transportation goals. With the Prado overpass and intersection design/construction on the near horizon, I feel that time is of the essence. I would like to request a meeting at your earliest convenience to discuss. Thank you for considering. Garrett Otto, PE Bike SLO County board member SLO Streets for All steer committee member Human scale design/planning advocate Professional Engineer Business owner Community member Father/Husband/Son/Brother From:Stanwyck, Shelly To:Schwartz, Luke; Horn, Matt Subject:RE: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Date:Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:44:52 PM Terrific response (as always). And great job in showing just how your workload has more than doubled in COVID times. One of these days this will end (or at least change). My thanks for your patient as always response to Garrett. Shell. From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 9:30 AM To: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rick Ellison, ED <rick@bikeslocounty.org>; Gary Havas <Pete Rodgers <prodgers@slocog.org>; John Dinunzio JDinunzio@slocog.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Garrett, Thanks again for sharing these thoughtful concepts. I agree that the Higuera corridor has a lot of untapped ridership potential, which was evident in the analysis we prepared for the Active Transportation Plan and a big reason why this will be identified as one of the “Tier 1” highest-priority) corridors for bicycle improvements. With that said, our transportation team—and most City staff for that matter—are at or beyond 100% capacity at this time and are not able to add any new capital projects to our current work program this year. Our team is short-handed due to COVID, with 3 fewer bodies than we typically have, which has significantly challenged our ability to even handle our current Council-adopted work program, which includes many significant projects, including but not limited to: Active Transportation Plan (this is a huge push that we need to complete this year) Railroad Safety Trail (Taft to Pepper), construction begins October! 2020 Roadway Sealing Project construction (including several active transportation improvements) Broad/Woodbridge Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crossing (will bid in the next month or two) Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (7 new RRFB crossings throughout the city) Plans for 2021 Roadway Sealing Project (includes Higuera and Marsh Downtown, with potential for several active transportation improvements) Open SLO (these activities have required 25-40% of our staff time and were un- planned additions to our workload) Orcutt/Tank Farm Roundabout (should be in construction 2nd quarter 2021) This list does not include many of our other ongoing programs and responsibilities, like our annual Traffic Safety/Vision Zero Report, Traffic Data Collection Programs, Shift towards VMT-Based CEQA Analysis, development review and maintaining existing streets, bike lanes, sidewalks and traffic signal systems in a state of good repair. I think exploring a quick-build project for South Higuera is certainly a worthy endeavor that would best work as a requested addition to our FY2021-23 work program. We will begin the budget-setting process for our 2021-23 Financial Plan soon, with advisory bodies, such as the ATC, establishing their project priorities and goals within the next few months, and community-wide input opportunities in early 2021. My suggestion would be for you and others that are supportive of pursuing this project to participate in these outreach opportunities to communicate your project priorities to the ATC and City Council. In the interim, Adam and I would be happy to meet via video conference to brainstorm and discuss specific design comments on the conceptual layouts you provided. I’ll also note that we are already in progress with developing designs for the S. Higuera/Prado intersection improvements as part of the Prado Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Designs will include reconstruction of the intersection as a Dutch-style bicycle protected intersection and sidewalk-level directional cycle tracks on each side of S. Higuera approaching and departing the intersection. This would integrate well with future protected bikeway improvements along this corridor. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to meet further to discuss. Best, Luke Schwartz Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Garrett Otto <garrettotto@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:28 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Stanwyck, Shelly <sstanwyc@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rick Ellison, ED <rick@bikeslocounty.org>; Gary Havas <Pete Rodgers <prodgers@slocog.org>; John Dinunzio JDinunzio@slocog.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; jonathan@bluephoto.biz; Lea Brooks Subject: South Higuera Quick Build Pilot Project Hi All, You are all probably aware that I have spent some time advocating for South Higuera to be a priority project and that it could be a good candidate as a quick-built road diet. I wanted to take it a step further and provide a concept plan that could be built using quick build techniques and some reasoning why this needs to be considered and installed soon rather than later. Similar to Higuera street downtown, by utilizing a vehicle travel lane we can avoid extensive resealing efforts to realign existing lanes. In the concept plan attached you will see we can convert the existing bike lane and vehicle lane along the east side into a two-way cycle track. Other stiping remains intact with some slight adjustments like converting/adding solid, dashed, or color. I think downtown's price tag and rapid implementation shows how much cheaper and quicker these improvements can be built. I think Luke indicated the buffer bike lanes downtown were about 10% of the cost of a full blown grind and reseal approach. We at BSLOC believe we need to think about the S. Higuera's design sooner than later with Prado and Tank Farm intersections being updated to accommodate traffic impacts from Avila Ranch, San Luis Ranch, Froom Ranch, and the new Prado overpass. We need to know what the Class I/IV bikeway design looks like before Prado intersection is designed. New developments are going to increase VMT along this corridor. It is going to be easier to install now before additional traffic fills the corridor. Give new residents along this corridor the opportunity/infrastructure to use safe active transportations methods from the time they move in, rather than trying to convince them to break their car habits later. Highway 101 runs parallel to S. Higuera. Commute time impacts from a S. Higuera road diet would encourage more drivers to utilize the Highway instead. Below are some justifications for the two-way cycle track approach proposed: Minimized adjustments to existing striping or lane locations. Most alterations require only paint and delineators. The east lanes of S. Higuera already changes from 2 lanes to 1 lane in multiple locations without any impacts to traffic flow. Reducing to one lane for the entire proposed section should have little to no impact on congestion. An east side two-way cycle track allows cyclists to avoid crossing and merging with high speed vehicle traffic. There is a logical connection to the existing preferred route through Bridge street, which would bypass Madonna and South street intersections and help connect the new Nipomo Greenway via Meadow Park. There is a meandering sidewalk between Granada and Tank Farm that makes logical sense to utilize as a Class 1 mixed use path and continue this two-way cycle track. Toscano, Serra Meadows, The Public Market, and commercial offices are all along the east side and could greatly encourage residents to frequent those business by walking and biking instead. No on-street parking is lost. Can maintain a Class II southbound bike lane for confident riders and those traveling from the Madonna intersection. Other reasons to that S. Higuera needs a road diet: Residents along this corridor do not have a low stress transportation alternative. Residents along this corridor do not have a Safe Route to School. Current bike infrastructure does not allow for parents to feel comfortable allowing a school aged child to bike to school along this corridor. This leads to most parents driving kids to/from school. (I do not even feel comfortable riding along this corridor). This corridor has many lower income/lower cost housing with several mobile home parks along the route. This will help create a more equitable transportation alternative for those who spend a higher portion of their income on transportation. Current design leads to high vehicle speeds and unsafe passing behavior that are deadly to cyclists and pedestrians. Proposed design adds a center turn lane on a segment that I have witnessed multiple rear end collisions from vehicle slowing/stopping to turn left into parking lots (CCB, Goodwill, Range Master). Reducing crossing distances and allows for the potential of mid-span pedestrian crossings with median refuges. There is nearly a mile between controlled intersections without a dedicated crossings along that entire stretch. The two-way cycletrack width allows for existing street sweeper to fit into the cycletrack space. Requires half as many delineators than two one way cycletracks. Obviously there is some modification to the traffic signals at Margarita and Prado to accommodate the cycle track. I think these would mainly consist of added lights for the cycle track, adding a left turn signal for Margarita, and some no right turn on red lights at these intersections. So how do we accomplish this? I know you all have a lot on your plate and funding is an issue more now than ever. That is why I proposing a collaborative effort between the City, BSLOC, local organization/business, and the greater bike community. I want to provide solutions and am asking for the City's help and support along the way. We have recently been in contact with GOBike Buffalo gathering insight on a recent two-way cycle track pilot project they just completed in Lackawanna NY. Their project is quite similar to what we are proposing here and there is a lot we can glean from their approach and experience. In short GOBIke Buffalo, designed, funded, and built the cycletrack in collaboration with the City. GoBike and the City collaborated on the design, and GoBike completed the necessary level of design detail for implementation. GOBIke secured funding for materials via available grants. GoBike organized the construction effort including procuring materials, getting volunteer labor, and the actual implementation. The City help during implementation utilizing their public works department to assist with measuring and marking striping modifications. We believe we can accomplish something similar here in SLO with the City's support and approval. BSLOC is willing to lead the charge on this effort including design, planning, finding private funding and grant opportunities, procurement, and of course implementation. It will take some creative outside the box thinking and hope we can work together to come up with solutions. We want to help break down the barriers so we can build better one . We want to get the conversation rolling and start to loop in appropriate stakeholders. I feel the first step is to discuss the design approach and City's willingness to support this new, creative solution to meet our alternative transportation goals. With the Prado overpass and intersection design/construction on the near horizon, I feel that time is of the essence. I would like to request a meeting at your earliest convenience to discuss. Thank you for considering. Garrett Otto, PE Bike SLO County board member SLO Streets for All steer committee member Human scale design/planning advocate Professional Engineer Business owner Community member Father/Husband/Son/Brother From:Fukushima, Adam To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 2:14:45 PM Certainly. I’ll help push this out. The shortage is happening for almost all of the schools around here including Bishop Peak and Pacheco. From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:12 PM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Adam – Not urgent, but SLCUSD is having trouble filling the vacant crossing guard position for Hawthorne Elementary at Broad/South/Santa Barbara. I’m wondering if we could help spread the word on social media and boost this request to Bike SLO County, the ATC and SLO Streets for All (and any other community groups you think might be helpful) to ask that they help boost the message to try and help attract some candidates? Here are the details: Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), hired by SLCUSD. Currently, Hawthorne has tried to get staff to help fill the vacancy, but many refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. SLCUSD Contact: Traci Moreno tmoreno@slcusd.org PD has been helping with enforcement, but they can’t be out there every day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Brittany Tricamo To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03:42 PM Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30- 2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:11:00 PM Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Brittany Tricamo To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:30:15 PM Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30- 2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Brittany Tricamo To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 1:35:44 PM Thank you! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 1:33 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: FYI – I just increased the yellow & red clearance times at the Broad/South signal so there should be more of a buffer between the end of the left-turn phases and the start of the WALK signal for pedestrians crossing here. Please let me know if you or your staff observe any improvement from this. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:29 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30- 2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:48:00 PM Got it – I’ll see if we are able to add any additional red clearance time there to add more buffer before the ped WALK signal comes on. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:29 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right- turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Brittany Tricamo To:Schwartz, Luke Subject:Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 1:48:35 PM Traci Moreno in our HR department. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 1:34 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: I also forgot to ask who at SLCSD is the appropriate contact person for folks interested in the crossing guard positions? We’re going to spread the word and would like to know who to point them to. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:29 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30- 2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 1:33:00 PM FYI – I just increased the yellow & red clearance times at the Broad/South signal so there should be more of a buffer between the end of the left-turn phases and the start of the WALK signal for pedestrians crossing here. Please let me know if you or your staff observe any improvement from this. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:29 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right- turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Cc:Vanessa Parsons Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:51:07 PM Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Fukushima, Adam Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 2:15:00 PM Thanks. Need some of those vocal retirees (hint hint friend on Ferrini Street) to help out with community safety if that’s really their priority. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:15 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Certainly. I’ll help push this out. The shortage is happening for almost all of the schools around here including Bishop Peak and Pacheco. From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 2:12 PM To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Adam – Not urgent, but SLCUSD is having trouble filling the vacant crossing guard position for Hawthorne Elementary at Broad/South/Santa Barbara. I’m wondering if we could help spread the word on social media and boost this request to Bike SLO County, the ATC and SLO Streets for All (and any other community groups you think might be helpful) to ask that they help boost the message to try and help attract some candidates? Here are the details: Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), hired by SLCUSD. Currently, Hawthorne has tried to get staff to help fill the vacancy, but many refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. SLCUSD Contact: Traci Moreno tmoreno@slcusd.org PD has been helping with enforcement, but they can’t be out there every day. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering (which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right-turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Schwartz, Luke To:Brittany Tricamo Subject:RE: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Date:Friday, October 1, 2021 1:34:00 PM I also forgot to ask who at SLCSD is the appropriate contact person for folks interested in the crossing guard positions? We’re going to spread the word and would like to know who to point them to. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:29 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Sorry. I meant to say turning left, from Broad to South. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. With the red light running, is it primarily folks turning left from Broad to South or turning right from Broad to South? I’ll pass the crossing guard info along to our Active Transportation Manager to see if we can help spread the word throughout our community. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 4:03 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge Yes, one big challenge is people running the red light from Broad, turning onto South. We've been talking to SLO PD as well, but they are also short staffed. Crossing guard is a paid position (2 half hours; 7:45-8:15am, 2:30-2:50pm), highered by our district. I have staff that would usually happily take on an extra hour of pay for something like this, but they refuse to work on that corner because they don't feel safe. Right now, our custodians are covering which is not a good use of their time during COVID), and they report almost getting hit on a daily basis. On Monday, a 6th grader on his bike was hit by a car on the corner of Lawton Ave and South Streets. He escaped with just a scrape on his knee and some minor damage to his bike, but it's still really concerning. My thinking is that our best move is to get consistent crossing guards (I will pay for more than one, if I can find them) to provide more safety. Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 3:51 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Thanks Brittany. Regarding Broad/South – it’s one of the busiest intersections in SLO and I agree that it can be challenging to cross, particularly for kiddos. We do not have any current plans for significant changes to the intersection – is there a particular leg of the intersection and/or conflict that has been the biggest issue (for example, vehicles making right- turns on red across the crosswalk on the north leg)? Are the crossing guards typically hired by SLCSD or each school individually? Is it a paid or volunteer position? We may be able to help spread the word about the opening and hopefully attract some candidates. If you can share any details I’m happy to see what we can do to boost the message. Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From: Brittany Tricamo <btricamo@slcusd.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:32 PM To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Cc: Vanessa Parsons <vparsons@slcusd.org> Subject: Re: Ribbon Cutting for Pedestrian Crossing at Broad/Woodbridge This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Luke, Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there in person, but I'll have Vanessa Parsons, our social media coordinator, talk about the event on our socials. The extended loading zone has been so helpful. It's still not perfect, but it's a lot better. We are still in great need of a crossing guard for Broad and South Streets. This is a very challenging spot for us when we are trying to keep our kids safe as they walk to and from school. If you have any tips on how to hire someone for this spot, or how to make that intersection safer for our kids, I'd love to hear! Brittany Tricamo (she, hers) Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School 805) 596-4070 On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Principal Tricamo, I just wanted to reach out and make sure Hawthorne Elementary is aware that we have a ribbon cutting ceremony planned next Wednesday (10/6) at 3PM for the new pedestrian/bike crossing installed at the Broad/Woodbridge intersection. I know some local Hawthorne families plan to walk down to join in as part of the overall Walk to School Day events on 10/6. We’d love if you or any other rep from the school could join us, so please let me know if you are interested/available. We’ll also be pushing out information on the event and general Walk to School Day activities on social media this week and would love if the Hawthorne account is able to boost any of this information. Hope all is going well as people adjust to the new drop-off/circulation patterns. Let me know if there’s anything else we can help with. Thanks, Luke Schwartz, PE Transportation Manager Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E LSchwartz@slocity.org T 805.781.7190 slocity.org From:Rice, Jennifer To:Szentesi, Whitney Cc:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 9:55:08 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png State—they are set per Caltrans Standards. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:54 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Thank you! This is very helpful. Quick question: When you say “warrants must be met”, are those a federal or state thresholds or a local threshold? Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:19 AM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Hey Whitney, Here is some additional information—feel free to pair it down if you wanted to respond on social. The South Broad Street Area Plan calls for full traffic signals at Woodbridge, Lawrence and Sweeny once there is enough traffic volume to warrant a full signal. (Warrants must be met before a signal can be installed.) At this time, vehicle volumes are not at the level to warrant full traffic signals at these locations. All new development is required to analyze their impact on these intersections and pay towards future improvements. Once the volume warrants are met, the City will move forward with installing full signals at these locations. The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad and Woodbridge was able to be installed as it met the warrant for a signalized pedestrian crossing based on the number of people who crossed the street in that location. The beacon, however, was designed and built so that once the vehicle volumes warrant a full signal, the transition from the beacon to a full signal will be minimal cost. For more information about the South Broad Street Area Plan click here: https://www.slocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5019/635563068397670000 To further advocate to prioritize funding for these corridor improvements, reach out to your City Council and stay engaged during the budget setting process. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:07 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Wonderful. Thank you! Also, I should have specified that this is in relation to the pedestrian hybrid beacon on Broad/Woodbridge. Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:06 AM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal I’ll send you a response this morning. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:04 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: Question re: Traffic Signal Hi there, We got the following question from a community member on our Instagram page, and since Luke is out today, I figured I would direct the question to the traffic email address. Can one of you please help me with the answer? Is there any plan for a full traffic signal. It's also dangerous/impossible for carstomakealeftontobroadstreetbetweenSouthandOrcutt. With all the addedhighdensityhousing (existing and being built) on Victoria and the denselypopulatedmeadowparkneighborhooditseemsatrafficsignalisdearlyneeded. Thanks, Whit Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E wszentes@slocity.org T 805.783.7716 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Szentesi, Whitney To:Rice, Jennifer Cc:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 9:53:46 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Thank you! This is very helpful. Quick question: When you say “warrants must be met”, are those a federal or state thresholds or a local threshold? Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:19 AM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Hey Whitney, Here is some additional information—feel free to pair it down if you wanted to respond on social. The South Broad Street Area Plan calls for full traffic signals at Woodbridge, Lawrence and Sweeny once there is enough traffic volume to warrant a full signal. (Warrants must be met before a signal can be installed.) At this time, vehicle volumes are not at the level to warrant full traffic signals at these locations. All new development is required to analyze their impact on these intersections and pay towards future improvements. Once the volume warrants are met, the City will move forward with installing full signals at these locations. The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad and Woodbridge was able to be installed as it met the warrant for a signalized pedestrian crossing based on the number of people who crossed the street in that location. The beacon, however, was designed and built so that once the vehicle volumes warrant a full signal, the transition from the beacon to a full signal will be minimal cost. For more information about the South Broad Street Area Plan click here: https://www.slocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5019/635563068397670000 To further advocate to prioritize funding for these corridor improvements, reach out to your City Council and stay engaged during the budget setting process. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:07 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Wonderful. Thank you! Also, I should have specified that this is in relation to the pedestrian hybrid beacon on Broad/Woodbridge. Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:06 AM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal I’ll send you a response this morning. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:04 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: Question re: Traffic Signal Hi there, We got the following question from a community member on our Instagram page, and since Luke is out today, I figured I would direct the question to the traffic email address. Can one of you please help me with the answer? Is there any plan for a full traffic signal. It's also dangerous/impossible for carstomakealeftontobroadstreetbetweenSouthandOrcutt. With all the addedhighdensityhousing (existing and being built) on Victoria and the denselypopulatedmeadowparkneighborhooditseemsatrafficsignalisdearlyneeded. Thanks, Whit Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E wszentes@slocity.org T 805.783.7716 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Rice, Jennifer To:Szentesi, Whitney Cc:Schwartz, Luke Subject:RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 9:19:03 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hey Whitney, Here is some additional information—feel free to pair it down if you wanted to respond on social. The South Broad Street Area Plan calls for full traffic signals at Woodbridge, Lawrence and Sweeny once there is enough traffic volume to warrant a full signal. (Warrants must be met before a signal can be installed.) At this time, vehicle volumes are not at the level to warrant full traffic signals at these locations. All new development is required to analyze their impact on these intersections and pay towards future improvements. Once the volume warrants are met, the City will move forward with installing full signals at these locations. The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Broad and Woodbridge was able to be installed as it met the warrant for a signalized pedestrian crossing based on the number of people who crossed the street in that location. The beacon, however, was designed and built so that once the vehicle volumes warrant a full signal, the transition from the beacon to a full signal will be minimal cost. For more information about the South Broad Street Area Plan click here: https://www.slocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5019/635563068397670000 To further advocate to prioritize funding for these corridor improvements, reach out to your City Council and stay engaged during the budget setting process. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:07 AM To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal Wonderful. Thank you! Also, I should have specified that this is in relation to the pedestrian hybrid beacon on Broad/Woodbridge. Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:06 AM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Question re: Traffic Signal I’ll send you a response this morning. Jennifer Rice, PTP pronouns she/her/hers Transportation Planner/Engineer III Public Works Transportation Planning/Engineering 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E jrice@slocity.org T 805.781.7058 slocity.org From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:04 AM To: Crisp, Matthew <mcrisp@slocity.org>; Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan bwheeler@slocity.org>; Wong, Justin <jwong@slocity.org> Subject: Question re: Traffic Signal Hi there, We got the following question from a community member on our Instagram page, and since Luke is out today, I figured I would direct the question to the traffic email address. Can one of you please help me with the answer? Is there any plan for a full traffic signal. It's also dangerous/impossible for carstomakealeftontobroadstreetbetweenSouthandOrcutt. With all the addedhighdensityhousing (existing and being built) on Victoria and the denselypopulatedmeadowparkneighborhooditseemsatrafficsignalisdearlyneeded. Thanks, Whit Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E wszentes@slocity.org T 805.783.7716 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications