HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-20 Public Comment - B. Alexander - Kagy Intersection Safety IssueFrom: Chris Mehl
To: Agenda
Subject: Fwd: kagy intersection safety issue - need your help and ideas
Date: Thursday, January 02, 2020 1:25:03 PM
Attachments: Kagy Intersection Ltr - Requesting Assistance.pdf
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From: Ben Alexander <ben.alexgoog@gmail.com>
Date: January 2, 2020 at 1:20:45 PM MST
To: Chris Mehl <mehlchris@hotmail.com>, Chris Mehl <cmehl@bozeman.net>
Subject: kagy intersection safety issue - need your help and ideas
Chris - see attached letter from my step mother-in-law, Amanda Cater. She's
having a really tough time crossing Kagy as she comes out of her neighborhood.
Perhaps you can help. And please forward the letter to the appropriate city staffer
for review. Thank you. Ben
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Ben Alexander
January 2, 2020
Transportation Dept. City of Bozeman
121 N. Rouse
Bozeman, MT 59715
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express concern about safety issues at the intersection of Kagy, Fairway
Drive, and Carol Place. This intersection is very dangerous due to the speed of cars (35
mph) and poor visibility both from the east and west. A neighbor calculated that there are
1.5 seconds between the time someone arrives at the curve and the crosswalk. Not
enough time to make careful decisions!
Dozens of joggers, pedestrians, bikers, and strollers cross this intersection every day
since it is an access to and from the Sourdough Trail. Although pedestrian crosswalks are
designated with white paint on the street, I personally have stood at the edge of the
crosswalk and even in the median area waiting for cars to stop so I could cross safely. In
the last month, at least 3-4 cars, mostly heading west, have failed to stop for me.
To avoid being killed or gravely injured, I am requesting a blinking signal be placed at
this intersection like the ones further west on Kagy. I know Kagy is designated as a
thoroughfare, hence the 35 mph speed limit. I think this is unreasonable for the amount of
traffic and cross streets in this section. If a signal is not possible, at least the City should
place signs warning of pedestrians crossing along the curves before the intersection.
If you have questions, I would be happy to meet with a staff member to observe this
intersection and to discuss this issue. I request a reply to my letter.
Sincerely,
Amanda Cater
2305 Fairway Drive
406 587 9411
catera@mcn.net