Peggy Martinez, January 14, 2022

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    Hi Delo:
    Hoping this finds you well. Want to say that I enjoyed your discussion with the Eco News Report
    folks, I learned quite a bit about the plan.
    Thanks for the invitation though as someone with sight impairment, I’ve found that meetings like
    this aren’t a good use of time as they are generally very vision oriented.
    Anyway, here is what I would ask if I were to attend. I’ve asked these questions of David recently and
    have not received a response as yet. Perhaps you can either respond or move this forward
    somehow.
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    My interests are in an accessible and safe gateway project for all. Here are the topics on which I’d like further information. Number of proposed wheelchair accessible units. 
    Proposed sidewalk width. Ramp orientation directly into crosswalks, not oriented diagonally(and unsafely) into intersections as so many Arcata ramps are. Obstructions such as fire hydrants, street furniture, trees, etc. out of the path of travel. How will public transit be increased. Number of new high visibility crosswalks. Number of new bulb-outs for better visibility and decreased distance when crossing streets. Adequate street lighting for safe walking at night. 
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    Thanks!