HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-19 Public Comment - D. Pieroni - Cottonwood Road Construction PlanFrom:Darby Pieroni
To:Agenda
Subject:Valley West Traffic
Date:Wednesday, September 04, 2019 12:48:35 PM
City of Bozeman Attn: City Commission PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771
September 4, 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 tobe 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 havewitnessed 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, andthe 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. Trafficincreased 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 neighborhoodrely 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 childrenat 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 trafficthrough 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 leftturns 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 andwill 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,
Darby Pieroni
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Darby Pieroni
Bozeman. MT
406.595.6707
darbyderzay@gmail.com