HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-20 Public Comment - A. Starney - Rainbow CrosswalksFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
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Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Saturday, August 15, 2020 12:47:52 AM
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Date & Time:08/15/2020 12:47 AM
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Email:
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Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name Adam
Last Name Stamey
Email Address aileronadam@gmail.com
Phone Number 4065956623
Comments
Dear Distinguished Commissioners,
I write to you today in lieu of a recently disturbing article in the local paper about an injustice that is
occurring without due process or public vote. I read that there are two cross walks downtown by Tracy,
Mendenhall, Babcock, and Willson avenue intersections that are painted in rainbow colors to represent the
LGBT community. While I recognize and fully support The Peoples freedom of expression, this such
expression is an inappropriate, illegal, and dangerous way to reflect a specific groups views. Local signage,
street markings, and devices used to control the flow of traffic are property of the City and thus are subject
to strict guidelines when being applied. These colors not only can confuse and disorient drivers, but can
cause serious danger to those crossing whether it be small children with colorful clothes, small animals, or
others that may not be seen as easily in certain conditions given the drastic color changes in the crosswalk.
If I was to go out and paint my own views and opinions on a light pole, fire hydrant, crosswalk, sidewalk,
etc, it would be considered vandalism and I would be subject to such fines. Allowing such "vandalism" for a
specific groups views while not allowing others to express their own views through paintings on public
traffic markings is racist and irresponsible. I move that the city reflect on this matter in a pedestrian and
driver safety mindset, rather than an organizational agenda. These colorful crosswalks are simply not noted
in any driver handbook because they do not exist as standard traffic control devices and markings. These
must be removed and repainted to the appropriate markings as not to incur a potentially hazardous
intersection for pedestrians and drivers in our city . I encourage the LGBT community to find an alternate,
safer method in expressing their views. Thank You
-Sincerely, Concerned Citizen
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