HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeorge Titterness r, F, George Titterness
97 Deer Trails Way
Sequim,WA 98382
ANGELES
Dan Di Guilio
Port Angeles,WA
321 E.5th St.
P.O.Box 1150
Port Angeles,WA 98362
Dear Dan,
I would like to bring to your attention a dangerous situation that came about as a result of the
installation of the rain gardens on the west side of Port Angeles. The design of the rain gardens
force pedestrians to walk in the traveled way of the city streets. Yes, I know there were access
ramps installed with the rain gardens but without connecting sidewalks the ramps are useless.
The ramps, which were meant to facilitate pedestrians and wheelchairs, force people into the
traveled way in order to walk around them or even to access them. The ramps, without
sidewalks, create an unsafe conditions that did not exist before the rain gardens were
constructed. Especially, with the rain gardens in close proximity to Hamilton grade school,
there is a danger to our young school children while walking to school. I am sure there are
several parents, like my son, that feel walking to school is too dangerous with the rain gardens
in place and no sidewalks. As a results many children that should be walking are instead being
driven to school which makes the situation worse by adding to the average daily traffic count in
an already pedestrian unfriendly environment.
I suggest that the City apply for a Safe Route to School grant from the Washington State
Department of Transportation and remedy this dangerous situation as soon as possible. This is
a good program and the city would be letting down its most vulnerable citizens if it did not take
advantage of the grant.
I also suggest that you walk from mid-block of W 511,, in between K and L Streets,to Hamilton
School at the same time school children should be walking. And,please, do this near the winter
solstice so you get the full feeling of being scared for your life. I know I constantly worry about
my granddaughter.
Yours truly,
George Titterness
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Federal Way, Mark Twain Elementary
The Star Lake Road school speed zone is directly in front of the elementary
school and serves as the sole crosswalk for the school entrance.School
zone flashing beacons and two solar powered LED rectangular-shaped rapid
flashing crosswalk beacons were installed at this location.The school speed
zone and speed emphasis patrols helped to reduce vehicle travel speeds
and calm traffic.A multi-use path between the crosswalk and the entrance to
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the school building was installed to provide students with a mralk/bike route
separated from the cars.Children;vere encouraged dul ing a school assembly
t and with educational materials to walk and bike safely.
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Moses Labe, Peninsula Elementary
' Burress Avenue is the primary route for all school traffic coming to Peninsula
Elementary. Phis project installed curb extensions and other Crosswalk
n�proverr tip " at t u action of Buress Avenue.ar -Spruce bu. -t,c
f make it safer for children Irving north of the school to wank and bike.They also
implemented a healthful walk cam,paign.conducted ass rnb held eld a walk
to school event hosted a bicycle rodeo,and a poster contest to encourage
children to walk to school
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,4 Kirkland, Lakeview Elementary
This successful project r,cou+ g.d children to walk and hike by implementing
Vlalking Wednesday events,F vialking school bus.Walk to Scheel Week
events,and by handing out fliers,providing information on the school website,
and in email messages.They implemented a Park and Waik program ^Aih
locations where parents could park and then walk their kids,making it possible
for all students to ,valk at least part of the way to School.The project also
installed a side✓milk,crosswalk irriprovemen,ts including a pedestrian activated
flashing beacon,and bicycle racks.
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.. Puyallup, Wily! ooh Elementary
The paths cornaec rig a 'jae nt neighbor nooda to Vtlrld��ood Elementary School
have been improved.The i;^pro vements included lighting,way finding Signage;
.u` ano paving :c gaps in ,e a K ay Safety cameras were installed af.the
a _ plac e t a",s r- re c sic r r r rot as visible from tna sc'rool or tf
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school "rihout r,aviilg o use t deader.d entrance to the school that vehicles
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club.and fhalk to Sc.col Da, celebraHcn ..: e used to encourage children to
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Washougal, Hathaway Elementary
This pro,z: r included instailat-on,of t: i:n risibility c v,,alk if n
y p.,destrian activated flashing beacons,advanced warning signs and flashers,
etlecti e oavarnent markings,median inland pedestrian rian refuge,improved
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ss rr✓ in d c o , kcal la vv enforce;-t7- at conducted emphasis patrols
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