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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-19 Public Comment - L. Elings - Cottonwood Road Construction Plan • �lu— Ms. Lana Elings 4464 Bembrick Street Bozeman, MT 59718 City of Bozeman Attn: City Commission PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 September 2, 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 will negatively impact the quality of life in the Valley West neighborhood. During the construction phase earlier this summer, traffic was routed around the Durston-Cottonwood intersection through our neighborhood via Bembrick and Eneboe Streets. 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. 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 an alternate route to Classical Way. 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, I implore you to revise the existing construction plan and allow for a left turn into Classical Way. Respectfully,