Hello Supporters -
Thank you for signing the petition to request the City to Re-Think Houston Area "Road Diets"_Lane Reductions. Thank you to those who donated money as well! ARTS - Alliance for Reasonable Traffic Solutions is planning on using the funds for yard signs and potential mailers. We will keep you posted! As a reminder, this is not only for 11th street but also for our neighboring areas. As of today, we have 676 signatures. Our goal is 1,000 - PLEASE keep sharing and talking about this fight.
We request that you send an email to ALL At Large Council Members, local Council Members and Mayor this week. (emails are below) WE NEED TO BE VOCAL!
District C- ABBIE KAMIN 832-393-3004 districtc@houstontx.gov District H- KARLA CISNEROS 832.393.3003 districth@houstontx.gov AT-LARGE POSITION 1- MIKE KNOX 832.393.3014 atlarge1@houstontx.gov AT-LARGE POSITION 2- DAVID ROBINSON- 832.393.3013 atlarge2@houstontx.gov AT-LARGE POSITION 3 - MICHAEL KUBOSH 832.393.3005 atlarge3@houstontx.gov AT-LARGE POSITION 4 LETITIA PLUMMER- 832.393.3012 atlarge4@houstontx.gov AT-LARGE POSITION 5- SALLIE ALCORN-832.393.3017 atlarge5@houstontx.gov David Fields Chief Transportation Planner DPW- 832-393-6600 David.Fields@houstontx.gov Mayor- mayor@houstontx.gov
Here are some facts you can use to devise your email:
FACT 7: US census survey data indicates that our neighborhood population grew by 13% between 2014 & 2019 (https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/data-reference/2020/12/21/data-heights-river-oaks-montrose-area-has-added-over-15000-residents-in-5-years/ . This represents a 2.6% per year increase - yet the planning dept indicated at the Feb 7 community review of this project that 1% per year growth was used to model traffic congestion resulting from reduced vehicle traffic lanes. THE LAST Traffic count on 11th was completed in 2019.
QUESTION 7: Why aren’t actual population growth rates being used to give a more accurate picture of the congestion impacts of this project as currently proposed? Actual growth rates that are 250% of planned rates being used will lead to materially different conclusions on the impact of this current proposal.
FACT 13: Multi-modal transportation refers to driving, biking and walking. Several city officials have remarked the plan does NOT include any sidewalk repair or work.
QUESTION 13: Why would the City devote any money to a multi-modal transportation project that does not include the dangerous terrain of the current 11st sidewalk? How will the city achieve zero pedestrian deaths with no way for pedestrians to use 11th street sidewalks? How will the non-repair of the sidewalk increase pedestrian traffic (since this is part of the goal)?
FACT 4: SAFETY/crash limitations and reduced speed limits on 11th is the initiative: “The project addresses speeding, traffic crashes and difficulty crossing for people walking and biking along the corridor”
QUESTION 4: If the stated concern is the 10% reduction in crashes, if we address the Durham and 11th street intersection, we can positively impact crashes along this roadway without flirting with the myriad unintended consequences that complete reengineering brings with it.
Thank you again everyone!
ARTS - Alliance for Reasonable Traffic Solutions