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Residents and commissioners flag speeding, blind corners on Valparaiso Avenue
Summary
A commissioner reported nearly being struck by a speeding vehicle on Valparaiso Avenue and called out hidden blind corners; the safety concern reinforced support for repaving and adding bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure in the OBAG grant proposal.
At the meeting, commissioners and residents emphasized traffic-safety issues on Valparaiso Avenue as a rationale for the OBAG grant application. One commissioner said they "almost got hit by a car pulling out to come to this meeting because they were flying down Valparaiso," calling attention to hidden blind corners and the need for safety improvements.
The safety comments followed staff's description of planned repaving and bicycle/pedestrian facilities for Valparaiso and Hellman Lane. Commissioners said safety concerns add urgency to the grant application and to including traffic-calming or visibility improvements in design work if funding is secured.
