| Comments 338-337 |
| 338 | I strongly believe there should be a traffic light at the ball park entrance. |
| 339 | I am concerned because the map shows that I will be cut off from access to my driveway. I live at the NW corner of Abbott and Abbott Loop roads, my driveway on Abbott Loop. The median strip on Abbott Loop now stops at the end of my driveway. We come down Abbott Road (that's where the stores are) turn left onto Abbott Loop and then Left into our driveway. Alternative routes are not available (within reason). I could find myself driving miles out of the way just to get home. |
| 340 | The gas valves at the end of 64th Ave. need to be buried or shielded from traffic somehow. You are designing this road with traffic curving right into it. The chances of a vehicle losing control (icy roads) on this curve and going into the gas valve looks pretty high to me. |
| 341 | I strongly believe that there should be a traffic signal at the ballpark entrance. |
| 342 | Posted speed limit between 68th and 64th on extension to 25 mph. Roundabout at 68th and Abbott Loop. Deadend at 66th and Abbott Loop due to safety of small children and ability to add sound (noise) barriers. No clearing between houses and proposed road between 68th and 64th to provide natural noise barrier and add extensive landscaping. Connect to BLM int. Create roundabout moving BLM driveway north to 68th. |
| 343 | Dowling connection needs to be constructed at the same time. As a Hillside Abbott Abbott Rd. resident, I could support your design if traffic had Dowling/SW direction to travel instead of dumping into the residential area of Abbott/Abbott Loop. |
| 344 | Prefer landscape plantings B with multipurpose trail meander and some separation by vegetation of trail from road. |
| 345 | I think that the idea of creating an extension between these two roads is just some hillsiders thinking that their streets are too crowded and don't want to drive down Lake Otis instead. If you look in today's paper (Sunday, the 13th of February), it has a small map with several numbers with estimations of the traffic volume in the years 2002, 2018, 2033. Out of the nine estimations on this map, only three go down as time goes on. They just happened to be near Abbott, instead of Tudor. They go down by about 1,000 each. One of them, however, goes from 49,000 to 40,000. That's good, except that the next number down says 48,500. Wow, that's a lot of houses that are going to be built. I thought they said that they weren't going to be disturbing the wildlife. It says, "Two much shorter bridges could span the waterways, said Childers, but the longer bridges reduce the amount of wetlands and streamside plants that will be disturbed," which implies that they don't want animals' homes destroyed since they're trying to save wetlands. Because the traffic volume goes up, animals must be making lots of new homes there, but most animals I'm aware of can't drive legally. That means humans must live nearby instead of these animals. How else would the traffic volume go up; unless humans learn how to achieve spontaneous reproduction in the next 30 years? That would be interesting to watch, but honestly, who would want 2, 3, or more of each of us? That could get confusing. I lived right next to Abbott Loop Road for 13 years of my life, and I never remember it once being so crowded I thought, "wow, if only we had another road." In fact, I never thought the traffic going down Abbott was ever congested. The estimates near Tudor actually go up significantly, but the last thing Tudor or the people who drive on it need, is more traffic. Also include something about bike trails, and I'm sure they my children would love to ride bicycles or run where there father ran, but it would be difficult to truly comprehend how it was for me, since neighborhood runs/bike rides aren't exactly the same as running or riding on trials and being surrounded by trees, dirt, and streams. |
| 346 | Thanks for putting bike lanes on both sides of the road, rather than as separate pathways. It is much safer. Abbott Loop is one of the major routes for people who live on the hillside and commute to work by bike. I noticed, however, that on the Abbott Road end, the bike trail ends before the intersection, at the beginning of the turn lane. This makes no sense - as a bicyclist, you would have no where to go but to continue the turn lane - however, since it is not marked on the road, the cars will not see bicyclists as having the right to be there. There is a similar problem on the Bragaw end - there needs to be a complete bike route to Tudor. If there is not a connector to the bike trail at that end there should be, so that bikes can connect in to the overpass to go across Tudor if possible. The bike lanes on the road should continue all the way to Tudor. |
| 347 | Please start the bulldozers soon! Upgrade Abbott Road to four or three with turn lane to handle the traffic from Lake Otis to Service High School. |
| 348 | I would like Abbott Loop Rd. (Bragaw Exten.) to be a 4 lane rd. all the way s. to Abbott Rd. Accidents will clog and even stop the traffic going both ways, on the 2-lane portion. At Coventry and ballpark entrance there should be turning lanes both left and right and traffic signals. Lore Rd. should have left and right turning lanes coming off Lore Rd. If not the traffic will back up and block driveways. |
| 349 | Trail protection from snow plowing at tunnels and bridges - consider shedding at sides of roadway where trails exit to prevent snow mixed with rock and roadway sand from landing on trails. This would help maintain quality of winter routes. Pedestrian crossings at Coventry at grade has potential to be very dangerous. Consider a grade separated crossing here. Tunnels need to be 12' minimum wide for grooming equipment. |
| 350 | The area near Coventry needs a crossing for little league players. A push button to stop traffic would be great but I don't know if that would fit into your budget. They are also talking of building soccer fields as well so there will be a lot of young people crossing near this area. |
| 351 | Consultants and staff need to meet with Public Transportation and Pupil Transportation and other agencies adjacent to 48th and Bragaw. Access to Tudor Road for the 200 People Mover and ASD 40' buses as well as the many staff vehicles must be accommodated. Requiring 40' buses to cross to through southbound lanes, one turn lane, and two north bound lanes is unsafe. |
| 352 | Suggestion 1) Pedestrian only crossing with signal at Abbott Loop Community Park between Coventry and 84th or Coventry and 80th. Suggestion 2) Signage indicating "biker on road" bike lane on road. |
| 353 | Could you please either (1) direct me to the document on your website that describes the road treatment for and between the minor gateways, specifically Abbott Loop/Lore Road and Abbott Loop/Coventry?, or (2) advise me directly of the road treatment for this area between these minor gateways? I am specifically trying to determine if there is planned to be any median at or between these specific minor gateways, or if the treatment is designed for turning lane.Response: Thanks for the question. Our plans for medians along Abbott Loop Extension in the area between Lore Road and Coventry Drive only show a median for the northbound to west bound left turns at Lore Road. No other medians in this area are included on the plans at this time. |
| 354 | Concern 1: My daughter has recovered from an asthma episode recently, which was precipitated by driving on dry, dirty roads in town a couple weeks ago. This is the third year in a row that this has happened during March when the streets dry a bit and the cars kick up dust from the ground-up gravel (by tires) and whatever else is used on the roads all winter. Tudor road is a half of a mile to the north of us and Lake Otis is a third of a mile to the west of us. The proposed Bragaw Road will be approximately a third of a mile to the east of us. What can be done to minimize the road dust being kicked up during the construction phase? There are, no doubt many more asthmatics along the proposed road that will be affected by this project.Concern 2: What is the proposed speed limit of the Bragaw Extension? As you know speed limits on both Lake Otis and Tudor are 45 mph or more. The "road surf" noise is very noticeable in our area most of the time. I cannot imagine having the noise from yet another speedy, noisy road in our neighborhood. The road is not only dirty, it is also dirty from the road dust and exhaust fumes. The impact of this new road on people, animals, birds, and fish is enormous. Apparently studies show that when a new road is built, presumably to alleviate traffic snarls, people actually drive more! Sadly, exponentially more pollution of all kinds is the result.Concern 3: Road pollution run-off is a big concern to many groups and individuals who have been following this project. As you know, for the stretch of the road you propose it is very wet for most of the way. How is the polluted run-off going to be kept out of the forks of Campbell Creek which three species of salmon use; and how will you keep it out of the surrounding wet lands that serve as an overflow for Campbell Creek?Concern 4: This low-lying wetland serves as an overflow for the creek forks. It also collects the water from snow melt and rain. I am concern that the construction of the road will alter the holding patterns of the wetlands and cause flooding in the surrounding neighborhoods. I am very concerned we will have water standing in our crawl spaces. We have already installed gutters on our roof and a sump pump in our crawl space which runs on and off a good part of the year. This became necessary in 2001, when a new residential area was built next to ours. It not only had a high water table, but the land allotment juts 30 feet into the wetlands. We saw a change in the run-off then, as well as frequent water in our crawl space. Have you investigated what the impact to our area would be from using fill in the wetlands? Are the bridges you propose going to force water to pool in areas that may cause a rise in water table under existing neighborhoods?Concern 5: The landscaping found on the schematic we saw at Service High School seems in appropriate for the area. The landscaping is too "manicured". Natural vegetation existing in that area would be preferable for two reasons: 1) It would be more compatible for the wildlife and water quality, 2) It would preserve a bit of the natural park esthetics.Concern 6: The lighting for the road should have the least possible impact. It should be very low in height and have a low wattage. Have you considered lights like the ones on the Knik River Bridge on the Glenn Highway? Can't we try a little harder to make Anchorage look less like a "warehouse" town?Bottom Line: I am very much opposed to this road project. I believe that not enough has been done to improve traffic flow using less intrusive means- such as using more roundabouts, redesigning other traffic intersections (Old Seward and Tudor, for instance); DOT coordinating with the Platting and Zoning commission on traffic issues before building permits are issued (for example, the large increase in traffic on Lake Otis between Tudor and 36th due to the increase of medical facilities along that stretch of Lake Otis); and revamping speed limits and traffic light timing. I also wonder if you can keep the costs down to 37.5 million. |
| 355 | This memorandum is in response to your request for written comments on the Pre PS&E documents due by 3/30/05.The project DSR was approved with conditions by the Urban Design Commission on March 9, 2005 and the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 14, 2005. Commission approval conditions are the following:Urban Design Commission:1. All plant materials shall conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1-2004.2. All landscaping shall be part of the base bid.3. The submittal for Sign-off for Building Permits shall include the following:a. Evaluate whether the overhead gateway structure presents a safety concern should a horse rear up or throw its rider. This should be done in consultation with the appropriate equestrian user group.b. Provide protective fencing for deciduous and pine trees to prevent moose browse.c. Provide a landscape maintenance plan, delineating watering sources, seasonal maintenance tasks, yearly cost, and responsible party.d. Address the utility of the equestrian passage between the Lore Road crossing and north to the major unpaved multi-use trail in BLM Campbell Park in consultation with the appropriate equestrian user group. e. Eliminate the ground cover aegopodium from the landscape plan. f. Show evergreen trees repositioned as far from the multi-use trail and gravel pathway as possible.Planning and Zoning Commission:1. All construction and improvements related to this approval shall be substantially in compliance with the draft Design Study Report, Flex Architectural Area Lighting, Figure 3-9, Figure 3-11, Figure 3-12, and Public Meeting No. 4 Announcement with the following plans on file with the Planning Department, except as modified by conditions of this approval:State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Abbott Loop Extension; prepared by DOWL Engineers, sheets B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11 dates are illegible; H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16, H17 dated Nov 18, 2004; L-KEY1, L-KEY2, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L7, L8, L9, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18, L19, L20 dated Jan 11, 2005, and L20, L21 - not dated. 2. Resolve review comments with Traffic Engineering.3. Resolve review comments with the Municipal Trails Coordinator. 4. Resolve review comments with Public Transportation to include bus stop boarding pads and pedestrian lighting as indicated in their comments dated February 28, 2005.5. Provide a pedestrian activated crossing light at Coventry Drive in tandem with a striped crosswalk to enable safe crossing of Abbott Loop Road by area residents.6. Substitute metal halide street lighting for the proposed high pressure sodium lighting.7. Redesign planting beds so that pedestrian movement is not impeded at the following intersections: Birch Run, Mars Drive, 88th Avenue, Jupiter Drive, 84th Avenue, Coventry Drive, 80th Avenue, Lore Road, 72nd Avenue, 67th Avenue, 66th Avenue, 64th Avenue. Connections to existing sidewalks, if available, shall be provided.8. Address the utility of the equestrian passage between the Lore Road crossing and north to the major unpaved multi-use trail in Far North Bicentennial Park in consultation with the appropriate equestrian user group. 9. Follow through on Urban Design Commission recommendation to connect the bike lane two blocks north of 48th Avenue to the existing bike facilities at that location. 10. Incorporate the recommendation of Parks staff to establish a multi-use trail that can be used by equestrians on the east side of Abbott Loop Road at a minimum between Abbott Loop Community Park and Lore Road.In reviewing the plans it does not appear that any of the comments from the Urban Design Commission or the Planning and Zoning Commission have been incorporated into the design.At the public meeting/worksession held for the Commission members, the Commission was given to understand that where the west side bike lane ends near Abbott Road, a curb cut will direct bicyclists to the multi-use trail rather than. This is not reflected on the plan.The details for the retaining walls do not show the design concept for the formliner.Also, I just learned today that the Corps of Engineers is requiring the landscaping to be comprised of native species as part of their wetland permit approval. This will necessitate a revision to the landscape plan. Once this revision is complete, it will require administrative approval by me or possibly the Urban Design Commission. If the revision does not departure significantly from the landscape plan approved by the UDC, then administrative approval should suffice. |
| 356 | Thank
you for the opportunity to review the Abbott Road Extension Project (ALE).
The staff at People Mover has taken a serious look at the Plan Set and
Design Study Report and has the following comments for the necessary improvements
to incorporate Public Transportation along this corridor.People Mover
has discussed plans to relocate the Route 2 onto to the ALE in collaboration
with the Anchorage 2020 Plan (MOA, 2001b) and the East Anchorage Study
of Transportation (HDR, 2003b) to serve parallel corridors providing efficient
and direct Public Transportation to and from south Anchorage into the
University Medical District area.It is noted in the ALE, Design Study
Report, September 2004 that development of this corridor would "facilitate
the development of a new sub-area transit service to an area underserved
by public transportation". Please include the "Public Transportation
Design Guidelines" under the design standards. This document was
been developed in 1986, revised in 1993, and 2002 to standardize transit
infrastructure along transit corridors. The Public Transportation Department
strongly encourages the use of this document in the design of bus stops
and roadway geometry to effectively incorporate transit operations along
corridors.As stated in the ALE, Environmental Assessment Executive Summary
under "Proposed Actions Alternatives" other design features
will include: "bus pads at regular intervals along the project corridor".
These new bus stops will aide in the development of a new fixed route
alignment for transit service to an under-served area. Public Transportation
improvements will increase the connectivity of non-motorized transportation
in this area of the city.With all this said; it is somewhat of a surprise
that there are no transit improvements indicated on Pre-PS&E plan
set for ALE. Paramount to all impacts of the project to Public Transportation
is the impact to the entrance and exit of buses at 48th Avenue. All buses
use this access to Bragaw from the People Mover headquarters at 3650 East
Tudor Road. With the major increase in north and south traffic that will
occur as a result of ALE project; buses will need a safe and efficient
egress and ingress between 48th Avenue and Bragaw Road. People Mover is
a Strong Proponent of a signal at the 48th Avenue intersection. Side traffic
counts may not warrant a signal by traditional measures but the specific
nature of this intersection does. 48th Avenue is People Mover's primary
access and the benefits of Public Transportation to the City of Anchorage
will be seriously impacted if the buses are continually late due to unreliable
access to the roadway system.In addition, the increase of roadway elevation
of 3' at the 48th Avenue intersection will greatly impact the buses ability
to enter and exit the roadway in a timely manner during icy conditions.
How does the ALE Project plan to mitigate this impact?The Public Transportation
buses will need uncompromised access during the construction phase to
maintain schedules for all routes. Below is a list of the proposed bus
stop locations by the Public Transportation Department. The Departments
preference is for on street bus stops. At the Major Gateway intersections
bus stops should be incorporated into the proposed canopy systems. At
signalized intersections bus stops should be far side pullouts when the
roadway width is insufficient due to the raised medians. Design should
include and integrate safe ADA accessible routes including the crosswalks
to and from the Public Transportation's bus stops. Stop Locations: Street
Cross Street Quad +Station Comment1. Abbott Loop Road Abbott Road NNE
11+25Rt Possible Pullout 2. Abbott Road Abbott Loop Road WNW 303+60Rt Pullout w/8' shoulder or Alt. Loc. A. Loop @ Abbott Rd south rt turn lane 3. Abbott Loop Road 88th SSW 22+20Lt On Street 4. Abbott Loop Road 88th NNE 23+07Rt On Street 5. Abbott Loop Road Coventry SSW 43+65Lt On Street 6. Abbott Loop Road Coventry NNE 45+60Rt 7. Abbott Loop Road Lore SSW 61+80Lt Possible Pullout 8. Abbott Loop Road Lore NNE 63+70Lt Possible Pullout 9. Abbott Loop Road 72nd SSW 75+00Lt On Street 10. Abbott Loop Road 72nd NNE 76+85Rt On Street 11. Abbott Loop Road 68th SSW 88+10Lt Possible Pullout 12. Abbott Loop Road 68th NNE 90+25Rt Possible Pullout 13. Abbott Loop Road 65th SSW 98+20Lt On Street 14. Abbott Loop Road 65th NNE 100+10Rt On Street 15. Abbott Loop Road Dowling Road SSW Future Stop 16. Abbott Loop Road Dowling Road NNE Future Stop 17. Abbott Loop Road 48th SSW 156+80Lt On Street/ Signal Pullout 18. Abbott Loop Road 48th NNE 159+05Rt On Street/ Signal Pullout **All bus stops are required to have safe ADA accessible routes.***Note: Bus stop boarding pads are a minimum 8'X 30' P.C.C. (10'x30' preferred) which satisfies ADA standards, People Mover equipment, and snow storage. ****It has become increasingly apparent during the dark months of the year that Pedestrian Lighting at bus stops is a great asset for the bus riders and for the safety of the bus operations on the roadway. The bus drivers can see passengers waiting at bus stops from greater distances and thereby are better able to operate safely more effectively in the stream of traffic. We request the inclusion of pedestrian lighting at all bus stops along ALE.The pedestrian lights are placed at the typical sign locations and need to be on or immediately adjacent to the boarding pads so that the schedules can be read. The Bus Stop sign and schedule are typically mounted on the pedestrian light pole with stainless steel strapping at an elevation of 9' and 2'-8" respectively from the top of finished sidewalk grade.The Public Transportation Department's traditional color for the light is Turquoise Green, RAL 6016.Please refer to the Anchorage Public Transportation Design Guidelines (Rev. 2002), Chapter 8. http://www.muni.org/projectmgmt/designcriteriamanual.cfm |
| 357 | Please consider my comments and observations regarding Abbott Loop Extension Public Meeting No. 3.During the presentation in the Little Theater, I was surprised to see the same "U" shaped explanation about where traffic is traveling. I believe the East Anchorage Transportation Study origin/destination results were that the traffic was moving from NE to SW Anchorage. Some of the Hillside traffic goes to the med-center area, but not the main portion. When Dowling is connected this need will be better met. I believe it is disingenuous to keep presenting the "U" as the actual traffic needs picture.Reading over the information sheet I failed to see any reference to equestrians. They may not be important in most projects, but from Lore to Abbott Road, their needs should be equal to other non-motorized users. I believe the soft surfaced trail should run from Abbott Road to Lore Road, and not stop at the Community Park. I am not an equestrian, but because my property backs on Abbott Loop, I am aware of how much this trail is used by equestrians.I would very much like to see round-abouts in place of the proposed signals at 68th and Lore, and ultimately the Dowling connection. I believe the one at the Seward Highway and Dowling is working well and cannot see a reason to create stop and go traffic on this limited access road. I understand that right of way may be the issue, but I also understand that you are still in the process of obtaining the needed access, and it shouldn't be a problem especially if it is HLB land. Do it right now.I have only a brief comment about vegetation at this time. It should imitate nature, and provide as much visual and sound barrier as possible. This means a mix of evergreens and deciduous trees and bushes in a scattered pattern. AWWU did not do this when they put in the pipe behind us.Using dog mushing for a theme seems quite ironic to me. Again I am not a musher, but I am aware of how often they have had to build alternate trails due to other users needs: BLM decisions, Campbell Creek Science Center Road, Anchorage Parks and Rec ballfields, etc. I feel they must be close to leaving Anchorage for good. I appreciate the accommodations you have made for their trails and only hope it is enough.One of the comments during the question period in the Theater made it seem that so many accommodations had already been incorporated in the project that the public should be more than happy and not want anything more. As an affected homeowner, I see this as making the best of a bad situation, and do appreciate the effort to meet the needs of the neighborhoods. I hope you will continue to do so. |
| 358 | Pedestrian access and safety to the east side of Abbott Loop Road between Abbott Road and 64th Ave has been poorly addressed in this road project. In the U.S. 11.3% of all traffic fatalities are pedestrians crossing streets and walking to school, work, and bus stops. With Anchorage's largest park to the far north and Bicentennial Park to the east side of Abbott Loop and with a large population of active people crossing Abbott Loop to use this park. This is the case with the area of Coventry and the Abbott Ball Fields (See pictures for a suggestion on crossings). The 2nd trail safety item is the pedestrian pathway on the bridges. The need for the retaining wall between road traffic and pedestrians is a must for safe use of this trail (See Picture A). The 3rd trail item is at the north end of Abbott Loop Extension with the pedestrian tunnel for Campbell Creek Trail. Two maintenance problems exist: 1) Winter road snow plowing that will put road sand, ice, and salt on the pathway. For winter usage a need for a cover on the tunnel entrances is needed (See Picture C). 2) This trail is a winter ski trail and the grooming equipment that is used must fit the tunnel. The equipment used by the Nordic Ski Club is a Snowcat P.B.100. It is 12 feet wide and 10 feet high. |
| 359 | Q: Could you please tell me please why the Abbott Loop Extension plans traffic signals at 68th, Lore, and Abbott, instead of roundabouts? A: The intersections at 68th and Lore are designed for vehicle traffic needs and to accommodate horses and school groups in the crossings. Roundabouts are not very pedestrian or horse friendly when they have to pass behind the waiting cars to get through the intersection.Q: Also, why is there no trail on the east side between Coventry and 68th? A: The east side trail goes north form Abbott Road to the trailhead in the community park. North of there we have a major wetland area the trail would have to pass through. With the short time window, we did not feel we could resolve all the wetland issues and acquire the additional ROW needed to place the trail north of Coventry. This is a very good candidate for future work once the ROW and wetland issues are resolved.Q: What provisions are being made for children to walk safely to and from the community park? Specifically, how will children cross the road safely at Coventry? A: The current focus is on providing a pedestrian actuated signal at this location, similar to the one used on Northern Lights at ARCA. The Beth Bragg article in this morning's paper has this same discussion. |
| 360 | I would like the design to include the following changes: 1) Include continuous roadway lighting. It is a significant safety enhancement, especially considering the horizontal curves and proximity to the greenbelt (moose conflicts). Spillover light from the roadway will make the pathway feel much safer too, especially for women. 2) Extend the soft-surface (equestrian) pathway on the east side of the roadway from Abbott Road to 76th Avenue. The proposed signalized intersection at 76th Avenue will provide a safe crossing for users to enter the BLM and FNBP trail system and to access the Abbott Loop Ball fields. 3) Reduce the width of the pathway on the west side of the roadway from 10' to 8'. The reduced width should be more than adequate for the moderate level of traffic on the pathway. The outside edge of the pathway can remain unchanged thereby allowing 2' more of buffer from the roadway. Many runners prefer to run on the soft surface at the edge of the pathway. This would be a cost savings! |
| 361 | Bike lanes, paved bike path and a soft path for horses are needed. Thanks for including them! The entrance to the ball field MUST have a stop light for the kids. If the horses can have a stop light at the stable, kids should have one too. |
| 362 | Lighting and noise need to be considered the full length of the extension. It would be a shame to distrub the land and its inhabitance any more than we need to. |
| 363 | I attended the public meting last night (Feb 23) and thought your presentation was great. The project team did a great job of explaining the project and you had plenty of people there to answer questions. I can tell that the public involvement process is taken seriously! I would like to encourage you to include a push-button pedestrian crossing with a flashing overhead sign at the Coventry Road intersection. The adjacent regional park should warrant the crossing. Furthermore, the termination of the east-side pathway at the intersection will generate additional pedestrian crossing traffic. Also consider extending the walkway located on the east side of the road another 100 feet north near the 68th Ave. intersection to connect to the crosswalk. Also consider providing continuous roadway illumination. I understand that the current plan calls for illumination at intersections only. Continuous illumination should improve safety, especially considering the moose activity, horizontal and vertical curves and bridges. At a minimum, roadway illumination should be provided near both ends of the moose fence. |
| 364 | The noise mitigation study did not address intersection noise that will be generated by the creation of the new lighted intersctions along Abbott Loop. This type of noise would include: engine (while stopped and when accelerating after a stop), radios/stereos, brakes,and voices. This would primarily impact houses in the immediate vacinity of the new intersections. The most reasonable mitigation would be to provide sound-proof windows for those houses, at a minimum for the walls immediately facing the intersections. This mitigation measure (replacing windows)was done in recent years in regard to Anchorage International Airport noise and its impact on local houses. This mitigation would not address noise impacts while outside on these properties, but would at least minimize noise impacts inside the homes (especially for day sleepers etc.). |
| 365 | I urge you to install a pedestrian activated signal for people to cross Abbott Loop Road at Coventry to get to the community park. Increased traffic on the road with a 45 mph speed limit and new facilities at the park will make this a potentially dangerous intersection. We should plan ahead for keeping children and other park users safe before we experience a tragedy as happened on Lake Otis Parkway. Safe access for pedestrians should be included in this project. |
| 366 | In regards to all the wildlife that will be killed on this new road; there is a method used on the east coast that warns when an animal is entering the roadway. The animal breaks some kind of a sensor and alerts drivers that something is crossing the road. Have you considered this method or is it possible to have something in place similar to this method that could reduce the amount of moose, bears, foxes, etc. that wil be killed. Just a suggestion. |
| 367 | Instead of putting in traffic lights, round-abouts should be considered instead. Traffic can keep moving, instead of idling cars sitting waiting for a light to change, causing a build up of traffic that isn't necessary. If a round-about can be put at a major intersection such as Dowling and Old Seward, a round-about here should work just as well and there would not be the expense of installing and maintaining traffic lights (that take away from the country road look). Low density flashing lights (such as those used at school crossings, but at residential street height) could be used at the Coventry intersection, when ballgames are going on. A button could be installed on the street (not traffic) light for pedestrians and trail users to push to change the flashing yellow light to a red flashing light, so users can easily cross the road. The trees should be all non-tempting moose varieties (prunus), since there are so many moose in the area. More evergreen trees. The landscape plan also should be revisited for site distance considerations at each street. At 84th the street is only paved on half of the street. This should be completed when the intersection is constructed. The trail on to 84th was blocked by landscaping. This street is used heavily by all users throughout the year; walkers, runners, equestrians, families with strollers, etc., to access Far North Park. (Winchester Park is also at the end of this street. Blocking with landscaping, will make users go from the proposed trail (Abbott Loop to 84th) into the street. |
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