Safe streets are a critical issue impacting communities worldwide, with a focus on creating environments free of crime, violence, and traffic accidents. Recent trends show a growing concern for pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as calls for better infrastructure and law enforcement measures to prevent crime and reduce accidents on the streets.
Petitions under this topic highlight various key issues, such as demanding improved lighting, increased police presence, and better transportation options to promote safety. One notable petition with thousands of signatures urges for the implementation of traffic calming measures to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users.
Join the movement to advocate for safer streets by supporting these petitions and promoting collective action. Your involvement can help drive positive change in creating secure and accessible environments for all members of the community.
Every year the average SUV/Pickup truck's hood height has increased by about half an inch per year, for the last 16 years. It's to the point that even to me, a 5'10" man, I'm almost looking into the grill while standing on flat ground. It's terrifying and completely excessive.
My father was in a fatal accident when he was a child, if he had died i wouldnt be hear and i love life, i love my family, i cannot imagine a world without them.
As a downtown resident, the 4th and 5th improvements have helped make the neighborhood a safer place to recreate, shop, and live.
The reversal sends a loud and clear message: “4th and 5th street corridors aren’t places to live, visit, spend money at, or enjoy - they’re literally conduits for cars to travel through, and away from, downtown.”
A huge step back.
I regularly visit downtown via car or bicycle, and walk around once I'm there. The changes have not only made crossing intersections such as 5th & Colorado far safer on foot or bike, but I appreciate the slower speeds while driving. While Phase 1 is certainly not perfect, Phase 2 looks as though it will address many of the concerns. Returning to the two lane alignment will bring back dangerous high speeds through downtown and reduce safety for all users. Reverting back to the two lane alignment without attempting Phase 2 is not only short-sighted, but irresponsible to our citizens.
Grand Junction has one of the very best downtowns in the west. As someone who drives, walks and bikes downtown often, the changes to 4th and 5th have made me feel safer downtown no matter my mode of transportation. I very much hope to see it continue.