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Hi City Council Folk,
As I’ve written before, my 10‐year‐old daughter was hit by a Dodge Ram truck in downtown Arcata on her way to school 2 years ago. She was crossing H Street, a one‐way street, at a four‐way stop, and the truck driver was at fault (as documented in the police report). Luckily she survived with only road rash, bruises, and emotional trauma.
I’m writing again to express my opposition to inclusion of the K/L one‐way couplet as part of the Gateway Area Plan. Anytime you prioritize “reducing congestion,” you are prioritizing car traffic‐‐and as I hope you all learned from Dan Burden, this reduces the walkability and bikeability of our town.

PLEASE preserve L street as a non‐through road to protect the quiet and safety of the linear park.
Aside from the K/L couplet, I support the Gateway Area Plan. But we MUST prioritize making our city safer for bikers and
walkers. I understand only 3/5 of you are voting on Gateway‐related items, but I want you all to know how your
constituents feel, even those not voting.
Thank you.
‐Maggie McKnight