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Christian, Kevin
From:Goodwin, Heather
Sent:Monday, October 23, 2017 10:04 AM
To:Christian, Kevin
Subject:FW: Keep Luneta closed
From: Alison Preston <
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 11:03 AM
To: Christianson, Carlyn
Subject: Keep Luneta closed
Dear Ms. Christianson,
I am a long time resident of Luneta Drive, and am veryconcerned about the proposed opening of the street to through
traffic. Such a move will definitely increase the volume and speed of traffic many times over and destroy the character,
feel, and quality of our neighborhood.
It is essential to keep Luneta closed to through traffic for a myriad of reasons.
1. Luneta is a popular bike and pedestrian route. On any given day and evening, there are many people walking, running,
riding bikes, and walking their dogs. Because there are no parks, walkways or paths, or other quiet streets anywhere
around the neighborhood, Luneta is the only place to do these activities safely. Many children, including my own, walk,
ride bikes, and play near the street. All these people's safety is jeopardized.
2. As a city, we are making moves to become more bike friendly, find safe walks to school, and encourage alternative
transportation. Opening Luneta takes an existing bike and pedestrian route and turns it into a vehicle route. Such a
move is counterproductive as it actually promotes more vehicle traffic and make it less attractive and more dangerous
to walk, bike, or use alternative transportation. If as a city we're trying to move away from using cars and move towards
alternative transportation, why would we want to open another vehicle route?
3. A year ago, residents of the larger Luneta neighborhood turned out for a meeting to show their support for keeping
Luneta closed. A majority of residents on the surrounding streets do not want to open Luneta to through traffic either.
Local residents have worked with city staff for over a year to create a plan that everyone is happy with. Please do not go
against the wishes of your constituents and change your mind that this is a good idea. It is not.
I would like to reiterate that I and my children are very strongly opposed to Luneta being opened to through
traffic. Please support the local residents, staff recommendations, and the goals for improved neighborhoods to keep
Luneta closed to through traffic as it has been for decades.
Thank you.
Alison Preston
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