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Nov 25, 2017
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Re: [willows_neighborhood] Willow-101 interchange concerns

I’ve live in the Willows since 78’ and agree the traffic is terrible. I like the new design of the Willow/101 on and off ramps - the only problem I experience there is that right now people are confused because it’s new. there has been a bit more traffic then “usual” and I’m hoping that it is due to the construction/road closures/ramps closed and the unfamiliar new design of the interchange. AS for the traffic on Willow that will continue and the cut-through traffic thru the Willows it will continue until some major changes happen, for example close Marmona at Gilbert OR make it a right turn only enter Marmona from Gilbert - that’s just an example. Robin Plankinton Blackburn X Woodland Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2017, at 8:53 PM, 'Christina (Stroup) Peretz' clstroup_at_(domainremoved) > > > > Thank you, Dana. > I agree. The traffic related to this new design has been terrible. > I too am worried about the ultimate design and implications for our neighborhood. > > Christina Peretz > 2110 Menalto Avenue > Menlo Park, CA > > clstroup_at_(domainremoved) > > From: "dana gleason dana.gleason_at_(domainremoved) > To: arobeso_at_(domainremoved) > Cc: Willows_Neighborhood > Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 6:01 PM > Subject: [willows_neighborhood] Willow-101 interchange concerns > > Dear Menlo Park City Council members, Robert Haus of Caltran's, and > Angela Obeso of City of Menlo Park, > > i have significant concerns and mounting anxiety over the Willow Rd > and 101 interchange. The increased traffic implications are huge and > the new traffic lights and the elimination of two of the on-ramps will > increase and create congestion compared to what we had. > > Removal of the "intersection free" on-ramps - Willow Rd heading East > to 101 South and Willow Rd heading West to 101 North - and moving > these freeway on-ramps to the traffic light intersections severely > impedes the previous flow. These on-ramps used to be easy access to > the freeway and thus free up space on Willow Rd for cars moving to the > more congested areas. The new design SUCKS - unnecessarily > restricting this access and contributing to congestion. > > Please leave those on-ramp roads open as part of the finished project > - fewer cars will be stuck at traffic lights on the intersection and > causing congestion and pollution as they site idling for TWO traffic > lights to let cars move through. > > I am very confidant that the new design will only decrease flow and > will not improve safety. > > PLEASE KEEP THE EASY ON-RAMPS. I know this request is late BUT the > roads still exist - keep them! > > Sincerely, > > Dana Gleason > 123 Haight St, > Menlo Park, CA > > dana.gleason_at_(domainremoved) > > > > > __._,_.___ > Posted by: "Christina (Stroup) Peretz" > > > VISIT YOUR GROUP > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > __,_._,___ Received on Sat Nov 25 2017 - 10:02:29 PST