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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-19 Public Comment - E. Wickland - Cottonwood Road Construction PlanFrom:agenda@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Thank you for your public comment. Date:Sunday, September 01, 2019 3:34:16 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Public Comment Form Date & Time:09/01/2019 3:34 PM Response #:256 Submitter ID:20292 IP address:174.45.254.9 Time to complete:19 min. , 30 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Public comment may be submitted via the form below, or by any of the following options. Public comment may also be given at any public meeting. Email: agenda@bozeman.net Mail to: Attn: City Commission PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 In-person delivery to: Attn: City Commission City Clerk's Office City Hall, Suite 202 121 N. Rouse Ave. Bozeman, MT First Name Elizabeth Last Name Wickland Email Address elizabethwickland@gmail.com Phone Number 4065704199 Comments City of Bozeman Attn: City Commission PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 September 1, 2019 Bozeman City Commissioners, As a resident in the Valley West subdivision, I am writing to request a review of the construction planned in the vicinity of Durston and Cottonwood. As I understand, there is to be no left turn allowed into Classical Way. Classical Way is the singular access to Petra Academy, Bronken Fields, and the wetland trails along Baxter Creek. As a resident I have witnessed the large amount of traffic into and out of this area and I believe that the absence of a left turn lane will negatively impact the quality of life in the Valley West neighborhood, and the safety of those who use the park area between Hanley and Clifden. During the construction phase earlier this summer, traffic was routed around the Durston-Cottonwood intersection through our neighborhood via Bembrick and Eneboe Streets. Traffic increased significantly on Clifden as many used this as an access between Babcock and Durston. These roads were not designed for heavy traffic flow and many in our neighborhood rely on the ability to park on those roads for access to residences, or for park use. Vehicles regularly sped through the 15 mph park zone, putting the safety of the neighborhood children at risk. Cars were continually backed up and forced to weave in, out and around residential streets. The lack of a left turn into Classical Way will undoubtedly lead to increased traffic through the Valley West neighborhood as northbound drivers seek a route to access Classical Way from the north. As it is, there are already very long lines of traffic attempting to make left turns onto Durston from both Clifden and Eneboe, often resulting in blocked driveways and alley access for Valley West residents. Frustration is mounting as the congestion increases and will certainly escalate as the school year begins. Given the disproportionate impact on the Valley West community, we implore you to revise the existing construction plan and allow for a left turn into Classical Way. Respectfully, Elizabeth Wickland Attachments (optional) Untitled document.pdf Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.