[Neighbors] Central Crosswalks in Nob Hill

[Tom Kosbab via Neighbors_nobhill-nm]

Thank you so much for your reply. Let’s hope nobody gets injured before this is remedied. 

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> On Feb 15, 2020, at 2:46 PM, Melodie and Gary Eyster <meyster1 at me.com> wrote:
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Melodie and Gary Eyster [mailto:meyster1 at me.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2020 2:17 PM
> To: 'barb and tom'; theboard at nobhill-nm.com; Neighbors Nob Hill
> Cc: Pat Davis; 'Sean Foran'
> Subject: RE: Central Crosswalks in Nob Hill
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> Thanks, Tom, for your inquiry.
> 
> Before ART each corner had a message painted on the street that said "Look
> left" and invited one to cross there. Now those are gone.
> During planning Transit personnel suggested we could still cross and the bus
> lanes would provide refuge as the medians did before ART.
> This is clearly perilous and probably illegal.
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> We have asked Councilor Pat Davis to help and he is near to obtaining a
> High-intensity Activated CrosswalK (HAWK) of Central in the vicinity of
> Tulane Dr.
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> One of our best ways of communicating with our community is through our
> email list. We will get the word out on this and other initiatives as they
> develop.
> If you're not signed up yet go to www.NobHill-NM.com
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> #Viva Nob Hill
> Gary Eyster, President
> Nob Hill Neighborhood Association
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: barb and tom [mailto:kosbab7krause at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:56 AM
> To: theboard at nobhill-nm.com
> Subject: Central crosswalks
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> Hello. I am a homeowner in Nob Hill. i was wondering if the board has
> discussed how dangerous it is to cross the street since the ART project has
> been completed. I realize that there are designated crosswalks but I have
> witnessed many people preferring to jaywalk rather than walk two blocks to
> cross the street, then walk back another block or two to get to their
> designation across the street. i have been guilty of this as well. Because
> there is no median anymore to stand safely and wait for cars to pass, it is
> extremely dangerous to cross. Anyway, just wondering if there has been any
> discussion on this matter. Thank you. - Tom Kosbab
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