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7.A. - Page 10 Attachment 2 - Summary of Community Feedback Farm Hill Boulevard Street Improvement Pilot Project • Farm Hill/Jefferson work fine as they are today o Shouldn't slow down traffic on a major arterial into the city o Street is so steep, people don't bike on it o The number of people walking and riding bikes do not warrant these changes • Proposed changes will make conditions worse or not achieve desired goals o Reducing the number of travel lanes will create a steady stream of cars, such that turning off a side street onto Farm Hill or backing out of a driveway will be impossible o Reckless drivers will use the two-way turn lanes to pass slower cars and/or tailgate people who are driving the speed limit o Project won't reduce speeds due to the steep grades • Project is a bad idea, but like that it's a pilot • Project is a much needed improvement o Makes Farm Hill more friendly and accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. The three-lane cross section makes it much easier for people to cross o Look forward to having bike lanes o Project will make driving on the road more pleasant and safe o Project will improve the community o Will be more comfortable walking with kids • Residents on Farm Hill/Jefferson will be greatly affected by the changes—some see this as a positive, some as a negative • Bike lane design should reflect topography o Putting buffers between bike lane and parking/gutter will improve visibility of people riding bikes, expose them to less roadway debris, and prevent dooring collisions o On streets with this grade, bike lanes should be well separated from traffic • Alternative solutions to address speeding o Increase police enforcement o Install speed feedback signs o Install stop signs at more intersections o Install additional warning/speed limit signage o Install speed humps • Alternative solutions to facilitate street crossings o Install traffic signals at more intersections o Install stop signs at more intersections