From: Steve Ward <seaward94133@yahoo.com>
Subject: STOP THE N JUDAH TURN AROUND
To: The La Playa Park Neighborhood List

Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010, 10:00 AM



At the last meeting with the Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) representative, I knew that the access ramp at the N Judah turnaround was out of compliance. What I didn't know was that they planned to tear it down and build a new one in the same spot.

 

That disability ramp is the major reason given for the N Judah turnaround. We have a short window of opportunity to rid the neighborhood of this dangerous nuisance. We can influence the decision to change the plan. The access ramp could be rebuilt at 46th Avenue and Judah. The turnaround could then be used only for emergencies.

 

By removing the disability ramp at La Playa Street, MUNI could stop and switch back rather than going around. This relocation of the ramp would dramatically decrease noise pollution; It would increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. It would also save wear and tear on MUNI equipment caused by friction. Changing the location of the ramp would also reduce the need to purchase new and expensive equipment to grease the tracks.

 

At the present location of the ramp, there is no connecting transit line. By changing the location of the ramp to 46th Avenue and Judah, universal access would be improved. That location would provide a transfer point at 46th Avenue. The change would also free La Playa Square for further beautification and improve business atmosphere and property values in the newly emerging neighborhood of La Playa Park.

 

This is an opportunity to reduce noise pollution, improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists and increase the beauty of the neighborhood. We can encourage our leaders to help make these changes by petitioning, contacting the media, making phone calls, and sending emails and letters.

 

Please voice your concerns and suggestions for changing the location and rebuilding the access ramp of the N Judah from Judah and La Playa Street to Judah and 46th Avenue.

 

Supervisor Carmen Chu, Phone: (415) 554-7460, Fax: (415) 554-7432 or email: carmen.chu@sfgov.org

Mayor Gavin Newsom, Phone: (415) 554-6141, Fax: (415) 554-6160 or email: gavin.newsom@sfgov.org

Forward this information to our leaders and your friends. Contact MUNI, the Department of Public Works and alert local media.

 

For updates and progress reports, check our website blog at www.laplayapark.com.

We Need Action Now!

~Steve Ward

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