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Name not shown inside City Boundary April 7, 2024, 4:18 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 55+
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving, Walking
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Pedestrian Safety, Maintaining Existing Aesthetics
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding pedestrians at this intersection
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding bicycles at this intersection
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding vehicles at this intersection
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - The island puts pedestrians even more at risk. This is an overkill approach to a problem that isn't there at this interseciton.
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - There is not enough bicycle traffic at this intersection to warrant such a box. Restricting right turns when signal is red will create more traffic at this intersection at peak and non-peak times
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for median refuge islands, Reduced parking near the intersection, Reduced opportunity for left-turn lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for bike lanes, Reduced parking near the intersection, Turning conflicts
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Curb extension width reduction if installed together, Landscaped median / tree removal, Parking near the intersection
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? I don't think this intersection needs a signal. I am here quite frequently as driver and as pedestrian, and it is a simple FOUR-WAY STOP at all times EXCEPT for peak commute and school start/release times. If the City feels it needs a signal, a simple blinking red light would suffice for most of the day, then turning it to a normally functioning stop light with red/yellow/green and ped walk lights at peak commute school hours only. You are applying a cast to a problem that needs a simple band-aid, and the end-result will increase traffic and driver frustation, and you will be spending tax-payer dollars unnecessarily. You are creating a solution where there is NO problem. Yes, I understand this intersection meets one of the criteria set for a traffic light, but just because you CAN put in a traffic light does NOT mean it is needed. I do not support traffic light installation at this interesection, nor does it need all the intersection improvements proposed.

Name not shown inside City Boundary April 7, 2024, 4:17 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 55+
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving, Walking
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Maintaining Existing Aesthetics
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding pedestrians at this intersection
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding bicycles at this intersection
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding vehicles at this intersection
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for bike lanes, Turning conflicts
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Landscaped median / tree removal
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? I believe this intersection is fine the way it is. I would not be in favor of spending city money on any improvements including a traffic light.

Name not shown inside City Boundary March 27, 2024, 9:47 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? San Mateo/Glendale Village
What is your age? 35-44
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Pedestrian Safety
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Connectivity to other bicycle lanes or routes through the intersection, Poor bicyclist visibility
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Travel time / congestion
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Ability to implement a left-turn lane
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs

Name not shown inside City Boundary March 26, 2024, 5:01 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 45-54
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving, Walking
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Pedestrian Safety, Vehicle Speeding / Reckless Driving
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Other - bicyclists of all ages do not always follow the rules of the road. They often do not stop
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Travel time / congestion, Other - congestion causing drivers to cut through neighborhood streets to avoid congestion causing speeding cars and transferring the chaos to new locations
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Ability to implement a left-turn lane
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Restricts right turns while the signal is red, Other - these are confusing to all & bikers often set their own rules when riding
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for median refuge islands, Reduced parking near the intersection, Reduced opportunity for left-turn lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced parking near the intersection, Turning conflicts, Other - bulb outs do not help enough as we've learned from other areas near Abbott and Fernwood
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - IF a left turn lane then we cannot have a bike lane- which is fine but something has to go. Without a L turn lane traffic will back up and i'm not sure we can fit 3 lanes of traffic.
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? I am deeply concerned about the lack of research surrounding the surrounding schools start and dismissal times. I know the City has consultants doing studies but as a parent with children at all 3 surrounding schools, I have concerns - Are you aware that the schools have a staggered schedule? They end at varying times depending on the day. For example, Laurel and Abbott both end at 3pm on Monday, Tues & Thurs. The congestion from Alameda/36th to Hillsdale/Alameda during the 15 minutes window is absolute chaos. On Wed and Thurs it is much lighter because Abbott & Laurel are dismissed at different times which allows lighter end of school day traffic and pedestrians/foot traffic. Hillsdale fits into all of this by having 2 dismissal times for it's one school everyday. Students have either 6 or 7 periods in a day so they always have their own staggered dismissal. --- START TIME in the AM is crazy for ALL. Laurel and Abbott both start at exactly 8:20am. This means that 800 students from Abbott and 500 from Laurel are entering campus. Laurel gates open at 8:10am. They have 10 minutes for parents to either use the drop off loop or park and walk their student(s) into campus. Please, I urge you to really look deep into the flow of traffic and times that schools start and finish. Laurel in particular has a principal that does not communicate well. Hillsdale starts at 8:35am. The traffic that backs up on Hillsdale heading West up to the main drop off look on Del Monte backs up to Fernwood. Please, be at these schools during these important times before you place a light in the intersection.

Nate Barsetti inside City Boundary March 25, 2024, 7:23 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 45-54
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving, Biking or Rolling (skateboard, kick scooter, etc.)
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Poor pedestrian visibility, Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Connectivity to other bicycle lanes or routes through the intersection, Poor bicyclist visibility, Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Travel time / congestion, Other - Ordering of right of way with 4 lanes on alameda
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Ability to implement a left-turn lane
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for left-turn lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - Bicycle impacts
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? I'm concerned of the downstream impacts to eastbound Hillsdale and Hacienda intersection.

Name not shown outside City Boundary March 13, 2024, 9:59 AM

What neighborhood do you live in? Other - other
What is your age? 45-54
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Biking or Rolling (skateboard, kick scooter, etc.)
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety, Vehicle Speeding / Reckless Driving
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Poor pedestrian visibility, Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Connectivity to other bicycle lanes or routes through the intersection, Poor bicyclist visibility, Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) I have no concerns regarding vehicles at this intersection
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Curb extension width reduction if installed together, Landscaped median / tree removal

Richard Zimmerman inside City Boundary March 12, 2024, 4:37 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 55+
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Congestion, Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Other - All vehicles conflicting with pedestrians.
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists, Other - Bicyclists failure to adhere to traffic rules.
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Travel time / congestion, Conflicts with bicyclists / pedestrians, Other - LIghts to regulate traffic flow at times of school commencement and dismissal.
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Ability to implement a left-turn lane
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Restricts right turns while the signal is red
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for left-turn lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Turning conflicts, Other - Causes more idling at the intersections thus more polution from tailpipe discharge.
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs

Name not shown inside City Boundary March 12, 2024, 1:44 PM

What neighborhood do you live in? Other - North Central
What is your age? 35-44
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Walking, Biking or Rolling (skateboard, kick scooter, etc.), Transit (e.g. bus)
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety, Vehicle Speeding / Reckless Driving
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Poor pedestrian visibility, Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Bicyclists conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Connectivity to other bicycle lanes or routes through the intersection, Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Conflicts with bicyclists / pedestrians
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for median refuge islands
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for bike lanes, No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Curb extension width reduction if installed together
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? Providing more intersection real estate to pedestrians (bulbouts & refuge islands) would certainly help in my opinion. Why not a roundabout? Seems like a cheap & therefore more realistic option ahead of a fully signalized intersection

Name not shown inside City Boundary March 12, 2024, 11:31 AM

What neighborhood do you live in? Other - North Shoreview
What is your age? 35-44
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Walking, Biking or Rolling (skateboard, kick scooter, etc.)
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Pedestrian Safety, Bicycle Safety, Vehicle Speeding / Reckless Driving
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Poor pedestrian visibility, Right turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Connectivity to other bicycle lanes or routes through the intersection, Poor bicyclist visibility, Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Conflicts with bicyclists / pedestrians
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for bike lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs

Name not shown inside City Boundary March 12, 2024, 8:07 AM

What neighborhood do you live in? Hillsdale/Beresford
What is your age? 45-54
What modes of transportation do you currently use when travelling through the intersection? (select all that apply) Driving
What are the priorities that you wish to be addressed by the project at the intersection? (Please pick up to 3) Pedestrian Safety, Vehicle Speeding / Reckless Driving
What is your general feeling of safety for each mode of transportation (walking, biking or rolling, driving, transit) at the intersection? (with 1=feeling not at all safe and 5=feeling completely safe)
What safety concerns do you have regarding pedestrians at the intersection? (select all that apply) Left turning vehicles conflicting with pedestrians, Other - pedestrians needing to cross four lanes of traffic when crossing N/S traffic.
What safety concerns do you have regarding bicycles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Crossing between vehicles and bicyclists
What concerns do you have regarding motor vehicles at the intersection? (select all that apply) Other - Inconsistency in how drivers respond to left hand turning vehicles.
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - We should not create a condition where the island becomes a place where pedestrians could end up being located when traffic is moving.
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) No concerns about these trade-offs
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? Yes
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Reduced opportunity for bike lanes
Is this an improvement you would like to see at the intersection? No
What are your concerns about the potential trade-offs? (select all that apply) Other - I do not recommend adding an additional lane of traffic to navigate the intersection.
Do you have any additional comments or concerns? Has the City studied the feasibility of a roundabout instead of a light? My concern is a light may increase the speed of Northbound traffic coming down the hill. Has the City considered a phased approach where the pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns are addressed first, assessed the intersection for improvement, and then implement the light if a second improvement is necessary? I presume flashing lights / beacons could/would be incorporated into the final design.