I do wish they could program a left turn, flashing-yellow arrow signal on Central when no bus traffic is using the lane. The protected turn timing system is built for ART busses that are much more frequent than their current 20-30 min intervals. 

The system seems intelligent enough to tell when a bus is approaching and could go back to solid red when it senses an approaching bus. This would alleviate one of the biggest frustrations I know people have—you’re stuck at a light with no oncoming traffic but cannot legally turn.

-Jordan Moss



On Oct 27, 2024, at 11:27, Drew via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:



Hi Bob,

1. Could you lay out your criteria for considering ART a failure? I find it hard to take seriously the suggestion that the city should invest ~$100 million to dismantle a project that, coincidentally , provides immense benefit to individuals at risk of homelessness—far more than any supposed drop-in center in our area could offer.

2. Also, I recommend you read up on the Gateway Center's substantial suite of services to understand why it requires such a large complex. Coincidentally, it's only a mile and a half from the nearest ART bus stop.

3. It’s also worth noting the irony that ART actually reduces the "number of cars without mufflers or emissions controls polluting the air" on Central. Can you clarify the point you’re making here?

4. The ultimate irony, of course, is that Central Avenue’s business corridor has its roots in Route 66, a symbol of people passing through. Ninety years later, while much has changed, it remains true that this corridor’s viability depends on outside investment.

Best,

Drew

3716 Arlote Ave SE

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