Jefferson Avenue Traffic Safety

Jefferson resident who bikes to Caltrain with his one-year-old; strongly supports Alternative B, citing close calls crossing with his daughter and how a single lane and turn lane would slow traffic.

Supports Alternative B after hearing emotional stories at a community meeting; urged the council to add physical protection (flex posts or barriers) to the paint-only bike lanes where possible.

Jefferson Avenue parent of a two-year-old: crossing to Red Morton Park currently "feels like you're gonna die"; witnessed a rear-end collision; called Plan B excellent and urged swift action.

Thanked staff for outreach and supports Alternative B; suggested protected intersections and narrowing side-street crossings with bulb-outs for extra pedestrian safety.

Mount Carmel Neighborhood Association chair and Orion School PTO safety co-chair supports Alternative B; asked the city to monitor traffic diversion to side streets and keep building a connected bike network.