Comments for “Safety Action Plan Feedback Map”
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Both road and mountain bikes use Pecho to access MDO and the shoulder is almost non-existent. Cars are driving at super high speeds - I've been clipped from side mirror on my handlebars and most of the mountain bike riders I know drive into the park, even when they only live a mile away, because of feeling unsafe on Pecho.
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Some kind of traffic calming or some other measure to reduce vehicle speeds would really increase safety. A pedestrian/bike path would be a great start, but substantially reducing speeds for cars really reduces the risk of injury/death for bikers and pedestrians. I worry about people crossing from the unprotected intersections along Redfield Woods, for instance.
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I'm against widening the road particularly from Foothill to Los Osos. It doesn't seem like traffic is particularly bad - sometimes you get stuck behind a slow-moving truck or something, but it doesn't really delay anyone substantially. I think creating more passing lanes, for example, would only increase vehicle speeds to unsafe levels.
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This entire stretch (Palisades to Pecho Valley) is wildly unsafe for anyone other than drivers. Speeds are way too high and bike lanes are routinely obstructed with parked cars/sand/debris. I see kids walking and riding their bikes to Monarch Grove as well as elderly walkers along here all the time and really worry its a matter of time until someone is seriously hurt or killed.
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This signal does not recognize bikes (when trying to cross LOVR on Palisades). When my kids are riding bikes, we have to stop prior to the intersection and move onto the sidewalk to hit the crossing button. Creates confusion with drivers approaching from the rear.
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The whole corridor from South Bay to 9th should be limited to 1 lane with extra lane provided for pedestrian infrastructure & protected bike lanes. Car traffic could be congested but it would slow down average speeds, increasing safety for everyone else. Speed limits are routinely ignored throughout this stretch.
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Bike lanes from South Bay to Fairchild are very narrow, particularly with the traffic in and out of the Ralphs parking lot. I've repeatedly had to move into the high-speed traffic lanes to avoid buses pulling over and cars inching in and out of Ralphs.
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Needed: Safe crossing at Rodman and Pecho Rd. Walkers, equestrians and bikers have to navigate a blind curve and 40+mph MDO traffic to cross Pecho Rd. from Rodman. First, lower the speed limit at Doris Ave. from 40 to 35. Second, a well-marked crosswalk with flashing lights. Third, a radar speed sign to slow down traffic in both directions.
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This would be a great place for a roundabout, as the traffic usually isn't very heavy and there's room (it would seem) on the NE and SE sides for a reasonably sized one.
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If it turns out that a completely separated bike lane is not feasible, at least having dots or rumble strips to wake up drivers who drift into the bike lane would help. I know someone who was hit and injured on LOVR near Turri by a driver who was tired after a long work shift -- the cyclist survived but was badly injured.
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The crosswalk needs to have flashing lights on the road like in SLO. Cars do not slow down or stop when people cross.
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LOVR need to be four lanes all the way to SLO. There is increased traffic not.
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This light causes dangerous back ups along LOVR for cars headed to Los Osos during the evening rush hour causing many accidents. The light needs to let more westbound cars through at one time but instead it's programmed to allow way too much time for east bound cars to turn onto foothill. There's not as much traffic headed east or toward foothill at that time of night. Sometimes it takes 15-25 min to get from Laguna Middle school to the foothill intersection at evening rush hour. Crazy.
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Once cars cross Southbay Boulevard going toward SLO,they start speeding well above the posted speed limit and when they see it?s now gone to 35. They?re probably going about 50 when they pass the first of the three Senior mobile home parks. It is very difficult to get out into the center lane with the speed the cars are going. Perhaps a flashing slow down sign or a sign indicating their current speed would help.
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The intersection of Rodman Dr. and Pecho Rd. is a very dangerous place. The only indication there is a crosswalk is at the intersection. Heading west towards MDO the road bends and a driver cannot see the intersection until they right on top of it. This has become a busy road since MDO has become the 9th most popular park. Drivers speed very often. Children going to school, elderly crossing to use the coastal trail and equestrians all must cross here. There are no sidewalks as well.
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illuminated crosswalk sign with push button to signal a pedestrian is walking across the road would be great here (crosswalk at Alexander and LOVR). Vehicles tend to speed through the crosswalk when walking, or don't notice a pedestrian is waiting to cross.
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This turning lane is problematic as traffic coming in both directions use the same lane, and if you need to turn left and someone coming the opposite way needs to turn right, it takes both cars indicating in time to see and get around eachother.
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At present there is no safe way to walk from Cuesta by the sea (pine avenue) to Palisades to access the library, community center, playground or skate park. This is especially an issue for families with small children or strollers. A protected footpath or sidewalk would make all these services accessible on foot or bycycle.
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These crosswalks need a pedestrian island in the middle because the road is much too wide for seniors/children/ folks with disabilities to get across safely. Even if a couple cars stop sometimes cars will switch lanes to try and get through the intersection and around them without noticing the pedestrians and I've almost seen people get hit.
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The intersection of Pine and LOVR is really problematic. If someone is trying to turn left on Alexander while someone is trying to turn left on to pine the two vehicles would meet in the middle turn lane on LOVR. I've seen and been a part of numerous near misses. Usually cars are traveling a pretty high rate of speed to get out of the way for folks to continue on LOVR.
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LOVR up to this point (and South Bay) should be the only roads that allow regular vehicular traffic in Los Osos-Baywood. All other roads should be for foot traffic, bikes, and no-emission vehicles with 20-mph top speed. A tramway, trolley or shuttle should run the length of LOVR and into MDO. Implement by 2040.
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How about a round about at the Foothill intersection
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Widen road on Pecho from Monarch Elem past Rodman so people and children can ride bikes safely. Add large speed bumps before Rodman so people slow down as it is a blind crossing at that bend for people to cross with their kids and animals.
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I have lived in Los Osos for 40 years. LOVR has been dangerous and only grown more so in the last 10 years. We have needed a separate walking/biking path off the road along Pecho Rd to Palisades so everyone can feel safe walking or riding to the library or market areas. Ottawa Canada has had separate paths since the early 1970?s! We are much too car oriented and change is long overdue.
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The crossing at Rodman and Pecho Valley Road is used by pedestrians, equestrians and bicyclists and needs a light for a crossing. The speed should be reduced also because it goes into an almost blind corner. 40 is way to fast.
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