Item 5: Crest Drive Community Team Recommendations

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the plan. It is clear that the CDCT has designed a street that is optimal only for those who have property on these streets. However, the proposed plan does not address the needs of the rest of the neighborhood. It is no surprise that over 90% of the committee members that devised this plan have property with frontage on the affected streets, or that the committee was appointed by the similar "transportation subcommittee of the CDNA'. I cannot blame them for the recommendations they have made, however, this road is an investment by the city and should represent the stated values of the city and neighborhood as well as a vision for the future. We all feel that the property owners most affected should have the most input into what will be built in front of their houses. But to allow this group to design streets that are unsafe is a liability to the city and a danger to those of us that will continue to use them. These streets are the only connection to the city for much of this neighborhood and it is critical that it be designed in a way that is safe for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourages modes of transportation other than cars. We hope for a neighborhood where our kids can ride their bikes to school and we can all walk on the sidewalks in safety. Sincerely, Corey Dingman 575 Fulvue Drive Eugene From: Cecelia Hagen [mailto:cecelia_hagen@ous.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:19 PM To: *Eugene Mayor and City Council Subject: re: Crest Drive street development Dear Mayor Piercy and Councilors: I am writing as a resident of the Crest Neighborhood area, one who does not live on a street directly affected by the street plan under discussion tonight, but who typically walks those streets once or twice a day. I support the plan under consideration and do not feel there is sufficient need to widen the streets beyond the proposed size or to install a dedicated bike lane. I can understand the dangers of bikers and pedestrians sharing a sidewalk on a busy street, such as 18th Avenue (where I sometimes bicycle). However, Crest, Story, and the other streets in the plan are quite steep at times and I seldom see bicycles on them. Lorane Highway, which is also a considerable hill, is much less steep, and bikers use Lorane often. Wider streets will invite faster car speeds, which will pose a danger to pedestrians and bikers, as well as to wildlife. Wider streets and more pavement would be out of character for this historic and generally rural-feeling section of town. I would urge anyone, before they vote to put in a dedicated bike lane, to walk or bike the area under consideration, and see whether they still feel the need to add more pavement. Thanks for your time, Cecelia Hagen 2972 Madison St. Eugene, OR 97405 - 9 - Crest Drive CSS Design Recommendation Public Testimony 2/14/08 through 4/8/08