HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-21 Public Comment - D. King - Kagy Blvd ExpansionFrom: agenda@bozeman.net
To: Agenda
Subject: Thank you for your public comment.
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:11:04 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Public Comment Form
Date & Time: 03/04/2021 11:10 AM
Response #: 894
Submitter ID: 35638
IP address: 208.75.143.34
Time to complete: 20 min. , 39 sec.
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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
First Name David
Last Name King
Email Address dking@mtopticom.net
Phone Number 406-581-2928
Comments
I drive Kagy Boulevard everyday and I am surprised and saddened to hear the 4-lane option was even
considered. We should not build it 4-lanes wide, and here is why: 1) Four lanes only move more traffic if
you back the cars up at stop lights. With turning lanes they move about the same number of cars.
Experiment with it and see for yourself. When traffic is flowing, you never have to pass or drive next to
another car, unless you are traveling several miles or at a stop light; It just does not happen. 2) Round-a
bouts or traffic circles are fantastic with keeping traffic flowing. Notice the huge improvements at 11th and
College, and Cottonwood and Stucky. This method of moving traffic is so much superior to stop lights in the
right setting, and Kagy fits that criteria. 3) I hate too say it, but Montana residents are not ready for 4-lane
round-a bouts, and I don't think they move any more traffic at lower speeds as with Kagy. Check out the 4-
laners at the airport; talk about a mess. How often do you drive next to another car in these? 4) The
pedestrian underpasses are a good idea as when classes or sporting events get out, there are large delays
due to foot crossings. Be smart Bozeman; construct a 2-lane Boulvard with a grass and trees in the center,
and turning lanes; not some 70-foot wide asphalt speedway! It is just not needed.
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City Of Bozeman
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