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I have been daily driving a lowered car for around four years. Nothing crazy, not completely slammed to the ground, 100% street legal. The set of speed bumps on Homestead is the FIRST time I have EVER almost gotten stuck on something while driving, and I drive a LOT. The only reason I even feel like I should comment on this, is that my COMPLETELY LEGAL CAR almost getting beached on these means there's no way they meet whatever legal height requirements are in place for this sort of stuff. My poor little car dragged its' underside across these things like a seal against dry land. I completely understand wanting to control unsafe speeds down tight roads, however these speed bumps in particular are just ridiculous; Way too aggressive for the effect they were meant to have.
Nikita supported: Remove Speed Bumps on Homestead & Walnut in Walnut Creek, CAI live on Homestead Avenue and have spoke to Matt Redmond several times since the installation of the speed bumps. This includes 3 emails, one in March, one in April, and one in May.
As I understand this was a trial installation, I believe you need to hear from a resident that lives directly next to one of the bumps. It is located outside my bedroom window and for 8 months now, we have been victimized with unnerving noise pollution. I know the planning commission went to great lengths to “study” the effects but noise was not considered or included in these studies as to my knowledge and discussions with Matt. Cars tend to slow down and then REV up after they have passed a bump. The number of trucks on Homestead is excessive to begin with but having them shake and rattle over the bumps is beyond unbearable. Amazon deliveries happen at all hours of the night so our sleep has been fleeting to say the least! I have lived here 28 years, so I am used to normal Homestead traffic noise but these speed bumps have contributed to intolerable levels of noise. I am sure you can understand that the residents on Homestead don’t need any additional noise to add to the already busy and overactive street!
Also, as a side note, I was never notified of these being installed…Not by a visit or an email….not sure how that gets approved without residents consent especially if it is going in right in front of our property. As I stated above I have lived here for 28 years and feel we deserve to have the speed bumps removed so we can get back to some sort of calm.
I know the city refers to them as “cushions” but there is nothing soft about them. Also, if anyone spent any length of time observing instead of putting an electronic monitor on the bumps…you would witness a population of the cars swerve around the bumps to avoid them…and this can’t be safe either…
I believe the city’s intentions were in the right place to mitigate traffic on Homestead, but I can, and sincerely hope the city can, emphatically conclude this is not the appropriate solution.
I invite everyone involved in the decision to spend a night on Homestead…I can guarantee you would understand the aggravation and agree to remove the speed bumps. If these were on your own streets….could you sleep at night??? I ask that you put yourselves in our helpless shoes and do the right thing and remove the bumps.
Shannon supported: Remove Speed Bumps on Homestead & Walnut in Walnut Creek, CAI live in Walnut Heights, and these speed bumps have made Walnut Blvd far more dangerous than it was without speed bumps. They cause cars to accelerate and decelerate unpredictably, and are not possible to drive over at 25 mph without causing alignment damage. For better or for worse Walnut Blvd is the only way to reach Ignacio for a large portion of the neighborhood, and if speeding is a problem there are better ways to enforce it (such as writing tickets).
Eric supported: Remove Speed Bumps on Homestead & Walnut in Walnut Creek, CAAs 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.
Matt supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionI 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.
Rita supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionIt's so nice to have a safe way to pedal into town with the baby. Devastated to see people wanting to take away this safe thoroughfare
lynn supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionGrand 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.
Dave supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionCyclists and cars want the same thing- to get to where they are going safely, and to stay out of each other's way! The stats speak for themselves, and are a big part of why I plan my bike routes to utilize 4th and 5th street. These protected bike lanes increase predictability which benefits all of us. Please continue with Phase 2
Meghan supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionThe bollards do not bother me driving. I like being able to safely cross the street to Hawthorne Park without being run over by speeding cars and enjoy the safety of riding my adaptive trike in the bike lane.
cliff supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionDuring the Phase 1 I actually felt safe as a pedestrian and spent more time and money downtown shopping than I have in many years. I am more likely to go downtown and shop when I feel safe. If the plan is to only move cars at or above the speed limit from Orchard Mesa to North Avenue and beyond then by all means reverse the progress of creating a safer downtown for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists of all types. Please reconsider your votes to destroy progress and safety and move forward with Phase 2. Safety, Progress and Financial growth can co-exist. Thank you for your consideration of what is best for our whole community for now and the future.
Ashley supported: Urge City Council to Continue Phase 2 Pilot in Downtown Grand JunctionYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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