Name City State Postal CodeCountry Commented DateComment Lisa YeskoGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." James McCannGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "Brand has become impossible to navigate. Who the heck thought that those parking spaces can accommodate anything bigger than a Mimi Cooper." Rick VioleGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "the traffic flow is terrible with the changes. you can't see oncoming traffic when entering Brand Bl. or bicycles speeding down the bike lane. Colors are Awful!!!" Vivian KanchianGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "The protected bike lanes have wreaked havoc on a previously smooth flowing street, all in the name of pedestrian safety which was never threatened in the first place, and for cyclists who make up an infinitesimally small fraction of Glendale’s population." Amaya Pinto FernandezGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "Brand has become a nightmare! Traffic is insane no matter what time of the day it is! Trying to make a right for any of the other perpendicular streets is so dangerous as there is no visibility!" Ginny JohnstonGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "We need the lanes back on North Brand Blvd. It resume normal traffic. Also, the parking stalls were made too small. I cannot park my Tahoe there at all. Thanks!" stepan amirianglendale CA 91201 United States######### "we need to stop this project ASAP. and we need to get rid of this Elen Asatryan out of the mayors chair" Gayane Diana SayadyanGlendale CA 91204 United States######### "This was a horrible idea. I don’t know whose idea this was in the first place. It’s not good for emergency purposes. The paramedics shouldn’t have to wait in one lane." Bessie BicosTustin CA 92782 United States######### "A total waste of taxpayers money and aesthetically insulting. Glendale has prided itself on being called “The Jewel City” not a “Trash Can”. Remove those eyesores already. You tried. You failed." Linda CleverleyGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." Mary BuenavidezGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "It is very dangerous having only one lane and you can't see when to turn onto brand from a side street." Nancy Wyatt KupkaGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "It is REALLY REALLY difficult and frustrating to use North Brand to get to venues along this strip or just using this northern blvd to get anywhere along Brand in a TIMELY manner." Narek KhachGlendale CA 91205 United States######### "Stop wasting tax payer money. Nobody asked for this pet project, there are better ways to increase safety than to further suffocate traffic in an already-congested area. Listen to your constituents or get voted out." Randy BuchananNorth HollywoodCA 91601 United States######### "Already take a half hour to cross Glendale!" Diane RobertsGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "I am concerned about emergency vehicles getting through the one-lane traffic. We need our two lanes back." Arman KaseyanLos AngelesCA 90060 United States######### "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." Steven ChandlerGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "Not that much traffic at that area and it is unsightly" Chase BakerLa CrescentaCA 91214 United States######### "The changes made have created a significantly more dangerous environment for cars, bikes, and pedestrians." Dean HartwellGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "Among other things, the shrinking of lanes on each side from two to one clogs traffic and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to get by. I also rarely see bicyclists use it. (I now use Central whenever I can)." Sonia SilvaGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "I’m opposed to removing car lanes when we need these lanes for our first responders." Sosseh OhanianGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "It’s the right & only tho g to do ! You have messed up our beautiful Brand which it didn’t need any bike Lanes ! Each day that I go home I hate to see our beautiful street in the way it’s right now !!" Michael AslanyanGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "This was done without any opinion of the residents. Living on Kenneth, this addition has dramatically increased danger on brand and backed up traffic significantly." Harutyun SargsyanGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "Stupid and dangerous project. Only an idiot would have approved this peobect" Harutyun SargsyanGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "Stupid and dangerous project. It was better the way it was." Elizabeth LopezGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "I have not seen a single cyclist use this horrible pet project. It’s an eyesore." Garen BaraniBellflowerCA 90706 United States######### "Horrible idea… it causes danger to public and causes traffic. I commute on Brand blvd everyday and witness close call accidents that drivers need to get out of the line to avoid possible accident." Agapeh CharbelPorter RanchCA 91326 United States######### "Been living here forever haven’t seen one biker use this useless project. Waste of money for nonsense it could have went somewhere more important. This causes a lot of confusion and now there is less parking as well. Horrible project so ready to see it go!!!" Asbed BedrossianGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." Peter LanferGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "This change was never necessary. There are few to no bikers using the bike lanes and traffic has inhibited movement through this area driving additional traffic into adjacent neighborhoods" Artem AghourianGlendale CA 91214 United States######### "A unilateral decision that benefits few and impacts many. Not an appropriate or sound governmental program. If this was a proof of concept in any business, it would have failed." Terri MelkonianGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "The Brand Blvd bike lane has caused immense traffic and safety issues. Please remove it!" Laura OsbornGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "The primary concern I have has to do with the lack of visibility. In a regular passenger car I lack the height to see over the parked cars when pulling onto brand. Additionally, from brand, there is no way to see if a person or a bicycle is using the lane, making the turn off of brand potentially hazardous" Joseph HarutunyanGlendale CA 91203 United States######### "Parked my car on brand, a bear on a bicycle totaled it 💔" Kevo DavisianGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "An unsafe joke clogging up a busy street." Jennifer ZahnSaranac LakeNY 12983 United States######### "I care about Glendale, and if it wasn’t successful, why make it permanent? Makes no sense." Annie BahadourianGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "The bicyclist are not using the bike lane, but instead are riding in The main road the main road." Allison WeirGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "This is an eyesore, causes traffic congestion, slows emergency response and is a significant waste of money. It’s a left wing agenda to separate us from our cars that hasn’t been well thought out and is a pet project for our elected officials “to have something to show” for the next election." Pradeep PalatGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "The whole idea is bonkers. Traffic is bad. It affects the firetrucks and there is not enough bicyclists to warrant such a major change." Nancy MinassianGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "I want the Vomit to be removed from Brand Blvd. Whoever came up with this patchwork vomit should be made to clean it." Jilbert ZolfaghariGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "You ruined Brand Blvd (and now Kenneth too) to appease a handful of bicycle riders! Time to appease to the majority who don’t ride bicycles and restore Brand Blvd. What an absolute waste of time and taxpayer funds!" Rooh SteifGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" HAGOP BAZRGANIANGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "Where was our vote for this! Terrible idea" Vahik MelkomianGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." Leon AshjianLa Mirada CA 90638 United States######### "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." Melina AvakianLos Angeles 90056 United States######### "Such a stupid and dangerous idea The traffic has been horrendous and I am yet to see a single person on a bike" Marine ParupyanGlendale CA 91203 United States######### "The Brand boulevard is horrible , I don’t like it , it is very unsafe." Ignatey TerzianBrooklyn NY 11208 United States######### "I missed the nostalgic Brand Blvd That was used in so many movies" Joe Guti Glendale CA 91202 United States######### "Parking stalls are much smaller, there is less parking and much cluster with the bike lanes. Please revert it back" Angie DuplessisGlendale CA 91208 United States######### "It's way too expensive and will leave future generations to pay for something that they may never even use. The future is not bicycles. It will create more unnecessary traffic and potential hazards for both bicyclists and drivers. This should have never even been entertained." Debra BurchettGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." Evan LavoiePasadena CA 91104 United States######### "Rip that out and just allocate more resources to patrolling for the famously out of control Glendale drivers." Yingwei YuGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "The bike lanes brought a lot of inconvenience to parking and the road is too narrow now !" Anna Chavez BussjaegerGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "The project may have been well intentioned but poorly designed. When entering Brand Blvd from side streets, one has to pause to see if bicyclists are coming, inch up to try and see oncoming traffic over parked cars. The Fire Dept has had trouble exiting! Please return Brand Blvd. to two lanes on both sides and install sensible bike lanes." Deborah GrantGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." Ashley ChandlerGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "Traffic has never been worse, and there’s barely any parking for the residence in the area." Donald ChandlerGlendale CA 91204 United States######### "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" Kren GasparianGlendale CA 91205-1787United States######### "That lane is unnecessary and all it does is cause more congestion to Glendale not to mention a waste of taxpayers money!" Kris KohlmeierGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "I’ve had to stop driving on north Brand due to the city imposed escalation of traffic/pedestrian accidents. It’s an unbelievable slap to Glendale Citizens" Ani IknoyanGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "This barriers are an accident waiting to happen. I cannot believe the city approved this hideous buildout." Jack TaylorGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "The Brand Project is characteristic of Civil leaders failures to provide the fundamental neighborhood and community safety, security and harmony." arman gulagianGlendale CA 91208 United States######### "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." Matt TorresReseda CA 91335 United States######### "I don’t want brand torn up." Ron Pope Glendale CA 91204 United States######### "Let’s get this back to what it was before" bruce lalezarlos angelesCA 91202 United States######### "This project is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. You know it's not only unsafe it's very inconvenient for the surrounding neighborhood. I've already witnessed two accidents since this project had started. It ultimately boy is down to where the city of Glendale enjoys having a lawsuit on their hands or not!" Mher MgerdounGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "This is the waist of money. Now brand blvd is hard to park and even drive. You won’t see any bicycles using the bike lane . Very small parking lines and they have made less parking space for us." Minas ShamilianGlendale CA 91203 United States######### "This is the worst project ever. The bike lanes serve no purpose except for confusion. Parking spaces are too narrow and gets our cars scratched. There is always backed up traffic. Person(s) who approved this project should be fired! Change it back immediately!!!!" Nairi MnasaghanianGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "The worst change that can be done on Brand Blvd. They made less parking spots and closer to each other. It has blocked our view of street when we are coming out of parking. It has made brand only one line that causes more trading on this area. Total waste of taxpayers money." Avis BulbulyanGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "This is by far the most mindless, useless, and backwards project this city has undertaken." Zarouhi MardikianGlendale 1155 north brand blvdCA 91202 United States######### "Traffic is terrible" Anita BarfianGlendale CA 91201 United States######### "The Glendale City Council must be accountable to the taxpayers of this city for this ridiculous project they carried out. I’ve been living in this area for almost ten years. I don’t know who carried out this project or for what purpose. But I can say it was one of the worst projects Glendale has ever seen." Rebecca KaneDrexel HillPA 19026 United States######### "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." Varduhi ManucharyanLa Cañada FlintridgeCA 91011 United States######### "It makes it dangerous to drive in that area and causes a lot of unnecessary traffic." Ruben HovhannisyanGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." Brian DietzenGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." Meghmik BabakhaniNorth HollywoodCA 91601 United States######### "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." David St. ClairGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" Laurel WhitcombGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "A study to determine how many cyclists actually use Brand Boulevard and what they would have recommended would’ve made more sense than spending money on this trial configuration." Marc PerlmanGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" khadghenoori khadghenooriGlendale CA 91202 United States######### "Does not accomplish anything. I walk every day and don't see amount of bikes to justified such a mess." Nathalie TorresGlendale CA 91203 United States######### "Bike lanes are short and unnecessary. Parking spaces were eliminated to have space around drive ways but those spaces are wasteful and now the parking spots are too small." William BlanchardGlendale CA 91206 United States######### "As a longtime resident of the area, I have driven through this area countless times. These changes make no sense. I would like it to return to 2 lanes in each direction so that traffic can properly flow through this area." Noro DersarkissianLos AngelesCA 90016 United States######### "Dangerous street" Irene SarukhanyanLos AngelesCA 90039 United States######### "This project has made this street extremely dangerous and ugly!! WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE AROUND HERE. There is not enough space to drive or park safely. Please get rid of this project." John Cecil AguilarGlendale CA 91207 United States######### "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." Michael RosenbaumGlendale CA 91207 United States12/1/2024 "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." Dorothy MelendyLa CrescentaCA 91214 United States12/1/2024 "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." Donald wleklinskiTerre HauteIN 47803 United States12/2/2024 "Needs attention." Willard NicholsonGlendale CA 91207 United States12/2/2024 "Ridiculous to eliminate lanes so 2 bicycles can ride up and down Brand. Inconveniences everyone for no one. politically correct stupidity. Elect smarter people." Greg Mir Glendale CA 91207 United States12/2/2024 "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." Joyce Lee Glendale CA 91202 United States12/2/2024 "This single lane traffic is dangerous! Very difficult to back out of a parking space. I do not feel safe driving on this part of Brand" Barbara EnterlineGlendale CA 91207 United States12/2/2024 "How I miss Brand Boulevard. I rarely see bikes in the bike lanes but constantly am aware of the traffic congestion. Continue to be concerned for the safety involved with our fire department rushing out for emergencies. Please return Brand Boulevard with a newly paved street." JVB PrescottGlendale CA 91203 United States12/2/2024 "I have as yet to see a single cyclist on this stretch of Brand. And it’s made it much more difficult for the vehicle traffic. A well-meaning experiment that didn’t pan out." Hermine TsaturianGlendale CA 91201 United States12/2/2024 "The street ruined by some folks" Jean WertzLos AngelesCA 90034 United States12/2/2024 "It will have a negative effect on the traffic flow and the beauty of my hometown" Sorel ParsamyanGlendale CA United States12/3/2024 "This is absolutely stupid and a waste of money" Arshaluys MelkonianGlendale CA 91206 United States12/3/2024 "Stop wasting taxpayer money and stop destroying Glendale Ca" Vagik DarbinyanGlendale CA 91202 United States12/3/2024 "Too much traffic" Alen KadimyanGlendale CA 91201 United States12/3/2024 "Anahit bazikyan" Ani PetrosianLos Angeles 91207 United States12/3/2024 "It’s not safe for our kids" Nare ismailyanGlendale CA 91207 United States12/3/2024 "Of the congested traffic and time I spend on Brand" Hasmik AjemyanGlendale CA 91208 United States12/3/2024 "The execution of the bike lanes is absolutely disastrous. Poorly planned with no regard to actual safety, traffic needs and emergency response services for the fire station in the middle of the street." Audrey RosenbaumGlendale CA 91207 United States12/3/2024 "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" Isabel AcostaLos Angeles 90002 United States12/3/2024 "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." Christina VirabianLos AngelesCA 90025 United States12/3/2024 "I almost got into a car accident because the cars behind me did not see the area is closed they think its two lines but actually one and tried hitting me on the side. This area is super dangerous! Cant make a right turn or stop in a emergency" Nara SepanianGlendale CA 91502 United States12/3/2024 "I live in this area and drive on Brand multiple times a day. This project has made our daily commute unsafe and lengthy. I have witnessed many times fire department engines slowed due to traffic and lane reduction. Sometimes bicyclists do not use the bike lanes and ride on the street blocking that one available lane for cars." Michael WattsGlendale CA 91207 United States12/3/2024 "Parking spaces are MUCH TOO SMALL. I've parked many times with barely any space to open my door to exit." Evelyn DelacruzGlendale CA 91202 United States12/3/2024 "It’s creating traffic and there’s no parking space, I’ve been here for 19 years and have not seen any bike riders. Elder people are very confused when driving. It can also creat an accident when getting out of a driveway because we can’t see when cars are coming until they’re right in front of us." maricela diazchino hillsCA 91709 United States12/3/2024 "Not safe and creating a lot of traffic" Erica PassmanGlendale HI 91208 United States12/3/2024 "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." Grant GeorgeChatsworthCA 91311 United States12/3/2024 "More dangerous. Obstructs traffic flow, sending vehicles onto residential parallel alternates, no crosswalks, impacts businesses." Kajayr BoghozianGlendale CA 91207 United States12/4/2024 "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." Aram HovhannisyanBurbank CA 91501 United States12/4/2024 "I want Glendale major and councils to reduce spending on unnecessary things and focus on reducing water and electricity bills. Secondary things are unnecessary for us. We need to spend tax dollars on basics and decrease the financial burden of residents." Susan BlackGlendale CA 91202 United States12/4/2024 "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." lilia serobianglendale CA 91201 United States12/5/2024 "Stop wasting tax payer money" Anahit AzizianVan Nuys CA 91401 United States12/5/2024 "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" Irene IsmailyanGlendale CA 91201 United States12/5/2024 "Not only has the traffic exponentially increased, the rate of accidents have increased, and it is so much more dangerous for pedestrians. We don’t have enough bicyclists in Glendale to justify these unnecessary lanes. Not to mention the lanes are just downright confusing and cause more harm than good. Get rid of them ASAP." Perigon Service United States12/5/2024 "https://bikinginla.com/2024/12/04/charley-brown-ready-to-kick-ball-as-ca-ebike-voucher-launch-announced-again-and-pch-master-plan-meeting-next-week/" Areg GregoriansGlendale CA 91202 United States12/5/2024 "I no longer ride my motorcycle down Brand. People pulling out of their parked area do not see me until they are right in my path. What was the logic anyway? Less bicycles go down Brand than Central. If you wish to do something positive? Install bumps on Kenneth Road. The fast traffic has reached a dangerous level. And FYI I hate bumps." Kimya Azadmard United States12/5/2024 "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." artin korkorGlendale CA 91207 United States12/6/2024 "I never saw any bike using this project" Roubik AftandiliansGlendale CA 91207 United States12/6/2024 "It is the biggest waste of money, and stupidest idea." Anasheh ParseghianGlendale CA 91205 United States12/7/2024 "Glendale is a busy city, too many cars and I’ve never seen a bike rider in that lane." WILLIAM FIEDLERGlendale CA 91207 United States12/7/2024 "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." Andre AboolianGlendale CA 91202 United States12/7/2024 "this project has been nothing but dangerous for pedestrians, cars and bicyclists. It has also contributed to more traffic and more noise on Brand. All those who approved this project should be terminated from their positions." Gregory McKayGlendale CA 91205 United States12/8/2024 "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." Eric Henspetterglendale CA 91504 United States12/8/2024 "Dangerous Situation that is costing a lot of money for the city." Donna LarsonGlendale CA 91201 United States12/8/2024 "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." Sara NersisianGlendale CA 91208 United States12/9/2024 "It is so hard to drive anymore." Robert GYULASARYANLa CrescentaCA 91214 United States12/9/2024 "It creates more safety concerns than solutions." David MednikovLa Canada CA 91011 United States12/9/2024 "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back." nathalie tierceGlendale CA 91205 United States12/9/2024 "I thibnk this project will woesen our quality of life in Glendale" Vrezh AleksanyanLos AngelesCA 90016 United States12/9/2024 "I work in the brand village Building. Exiting the parking lot is extremely dangerous because we can not see the on coming traffic." Andrew HovanesianGlendale 91202 United States######### "Next is San Fernando in Burbank!" John GordonLos AngelesCA 90028 United States######### "10 year resident of North Glendale: Great intention here, but sadly this idea does not work. It has only led to a more dangerous and cengested area - we need LESS of those in Glendale." Jeanette WilliamsLos AngelesCA 90002 United States######### "Wasteful use of water ." Philip SwensonLa CrescentaCA 91214 United States######### "I oppose the increase in traffic on side streets rather than on main avenues. wasteful spending for something unnecessary." Paul CorbettGlendale CA 91208 United States######### "Our city counsel is comprie tsed of people who have no common sense and ignore the people of Glendale" Anna BorkowskiLos AngelesCA 90012 United States######### "Stop wasting water!!! Stop wasting taxpayer money!!!! STOP corruption!!!!" Michael GonzalezGlendale CA 91208 United States######### "Spending on bike lanes when less than one percent of Glendale residents use these lanes is a Glendale government travesty. The money is better spent on more pressing City issues" Glen Constantino United States######### "No viable options are available, poor planning and decision-making skills are truly manifested in this debacle. The $500K+ wasted went into the wrong pockets. Who really profited from this decision?" Glen Constantino United States######### "It would be interesting to know who the contractor was and more importantly, what was the selection process employed was an emergency acquisition was there fair and open competition for this contract?" Ilin MagranBuena ParkCA 90620 United States######### "Stop wasting taxpayers money with your nonsense. Brand boulevard has become a dangerous place and unsafe to drive and walk because of your stupid project for your own personal interests.stop the nonsense." Carolyn FarissGlendale CA 91208 United States######### "I agree that the North Brand project redo was ill-conceived and not functional as it currently designed." "This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "Brand has become impossible to navigate. Who the heck thought that those parking spaces can accommodate anything bigger than a Mimi Cooper." "the traffic flow is terrible with the changes. you can't see oncoming traffic when entering Brand Bl. or bicycles speeding down the bike lane. Colors are Awful!!!" "The protected bike lanes have wreaked havoc on a previously smooth flowing street, all in the name of pedestrian safety which was never threatened in the first place, and for cyclists who make up an infinitesimally small fraction of Glendale’s population." "Brand has become a nightmare! Traffic is insane no matter what time of the day it is! Trying to make a right for any of the other perpendicular streets is so dangerous as there is no visibility!" "We need the lanes back on North Brand Blvd. It resume normal traffic. Also, the parking stalls were made too small. I cannot park my Tahoe there at all. Thanks!" "we need to stop this project ASAP. and we need to get rid of this Elen Asatryan out of the mayors chair" "This was a horrible idea. I don’t know whose idea this was in the first place. It’s not good for emergency purposes. The paramedics shouldn’t have to wait in one lane." "A total waste of taxpayers money and aesthetically insulting. Glendale has prided itself on being called “The Jewel City” not a “Trash Can”. Remove those eyesores already. You tried. You failed." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "It is very dangerous having only one lane and you can't see when to turn onto brand from a side street." "It is REALLY REALLY difficult and frustrating to use North Brand to get to venues along this strip or just using this northern blvd to get anywhere along Brand in a TIMELY manner." "Stop wasting tax payer money. Nobody asked for this pet project, there are better ways to increase safety than to further suffocate traffic in an already-congested area. Listen to your constituents or get voted out." "Already take a half hour to cross Glendale!"
"I am concerned about emergency vehicles getting through the one-lane traffic. We need our two lanes back." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "Not that much traffic at that area and it is unsightly" "The changes made have created a significantly more dangerous environment for cars, bikes, and pedestrians." "Among other things, the shrinking of lanes on each side from two to one clogs traffic and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to get by. I also rarely see bicyclists use it. (I now use Central whenever I can)." "I’m opposed to removing car lanes when we need these lanes for our first responders." "It’s the right & only tho g to do ! You have messed up our beautiful Brand which it didn’t need any bike Lanes ! Each day that I go home I hate to see our beautiful street in the way it’s right now !!" "This was done without any opinion of the residents. Living on Kenneth, this addition has dramatically increased danger on brand and backed up traffic significantly." "Stupid and dangerous project. Only an idiot would have approved this peobect" "Stupid and dangerous project. It was better the way it was." "I have not seen a single cyclist use this horrible pet project. It’s an eyesore." "Horrible idea… it causes danger to public and causes traffic. I commute on Brand blvd everyday and witness close call accidents that drivers need to get out of the line to avoid possible accident." "Been living here forever haven’t seen one biker use this useless project. Waste of money for nonsense it could have went somewhere more important. This causes a lot of confusion and now there is less parking as well. Horrible project so ready to see it go!!!" "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "This change was never necessary. There are few to no bikers using the bike lanes and traffic has inhibited movement through this area driving additional traffic into adjacent neighborhoods" "A unilateral decision that benefits few and impacts many. Not an appropriate or sound governmental program. If this was a proof of concept in any business, it would have failed." "The Brand Blvd bike lane has caused immense traffic and safety issues. Please remove it!" "The primary concern I have has to do with the lack of visibility. In a regular passenger car I lack the height to see over the parked cars when pulling onto brand. Additionally, from brand, there is no way to see if a person or a bicycle is using the lane, making the turn off of brand potentially hazardous" "Parked my car on brand, a bear on a bicycle totaled it 💔" "An unsafe joke clogging up a busy street."
"I care about Glendale, and if it wasn’t successful, why make it permanent? Makes no sense." "The bicyclist are not using the bike lane, but instead are riding in The main road the main road." "This is an eyesore, causes traffic congestion, slows emergency response and is a significant waste of money. It’s a left wing agenda to separate us from our cars that hasn’t been well thought out and is a pet project for our elected officials “to have something to show” for the next election." "The whole idea is bonkers. Traffic is bad. It affects the firetrucks and there is not enough bicyclists to warrant such a major change." "I want the Vomit to be removed from Brand Blvd. Whoever came up with this patchwork vomit should be made to clean it." "You ruined Brand Blvd (and now Kenneth too) to appease a handful of bicycle riders! Time to appease to the majority who don’t ride bicycles and restore Brand Blvd. What an absolute waste of time and taxpayer funds!" "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" "Where was our vote for this! Terrible idea"
"This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "Such a stupid and dangerous idea The traffic has been horrendous and I am yet to see a single person on a bike" "The Brand boulevard is horrible , I don’t like it , it is very unsafe." "I missed the nostalgic Brand Blvd That was used in so many movies" "Parking stalls are much smaller, there is less parking and much cluster with the bike lanes. Please revert it back" "It's way too expensive and will leave future generations to pay for something that they may never even use. The future is not bicycles. It will create more unnecessary traffic and potential hazards for both bicyclists and drivers. This should have never even been entertained." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "Rip that out and just allocate more resources to patrolling for the famously out of control Glendale drivers." "The bike lanes brought a lot of inconvenience to parking and the road is too narrow now !" "The project may have been well intentioned but poorly designed. When entering Brand Blvd from side streets, one has to pause to see if bicyclists are coming, inch up to try and see oncoming traffic over parked cars. The Fire Dept has had trouble exiting! Please return Brand Blvd. to two lanes on both sides and install sensible bike lanes." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "Traffic has never been worse, and there’s barely any parking for the residence in the area." "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" "That lane is unnecessary and all it does is cause more congestion to Glendale not to mention a waste of taxpayers money!" "I’ve had to stop driving on north Brand due to the city imposed escalation of traffic/pedestrian accidents. It’s an unbelievable slap to Glendale Citizens" "This barriers are an accident waiting to happen. I cannot believe the city approved this hideous buildout." "The Brand Project is characteristic of Civil leaders failures to provide the fundamental neighborhood and community safety, security and harmony." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I don’t want brand torn up."
"Let’s get this back to what it was before"
"This project is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. You know it's not only unsafe it's very inconvenient for the surrounding neighborhood. I've already witnessed two accidents since this project had started. It ultimately boy is down to where the city of Glendale enjoys having a lawsuit on their hands or not!" "This is the waist of money. Now brand blvd is hard to park and even drive. You won’t see any bicycles using the bike lane . Very small parking lines and they have made less parking space for us." "This is the worst project ever. The bike lanes serve no purpose except for confusion. Parking spaces are too narrow and gets our cars scratched. There is always backed up traffic. Person(s) who approved this project should be fired! Change it back immediately!!!!" "The worst change that can be done on Brand Blvd. They made less parking spots and closer to each other. It has blocked our view of street when we are coming out of parking. It has made brand only one line that causes more trading on this area. Total waste of taxpayers money." "This is by far the most mindless, useless, and backwards project this city has undertaken." "Traffic is terrible"
"The Glendale City Council must be accountable to the taxpayers of this city for this ridiculous project they carried out. I’ve been living in this area for almost ten years. I don’t know who carried out this project or for what purpose. But I can say it was one of the worst projects Glendale has ever seen." "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." "It makes it dangerous to drive in that area and causes a lot of unnecessary traffic." "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" "A study to determine how many cyclists actually use Brand Boulevard and what they would have recommended would’ve made more sense than spending money on this trial configuration." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "Does not accomplish anything. I walk every day and don't see amount of bikes to justified such a mess." "Bike lanes are short and unnecessary. Parking spaces were eliminated to have space around drive ways but those spaces are wasteful and now the parking spots are too small." "As a longtime resident of the area, I have driven through this area countless times. These changes make no sense. I would like it to return to 2 lanes in each direction so that traffic can properly flow through this area." "This project has made this street extremely dangerous and ugly!! WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE AROUND HERE. There is not enough space to drive or park safely. Please get rid of this project." "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Ridiculous to eliminate lanes so 2 bicycles can ride up and down Brand. Inconveniences everyone for no one. politically correct stupidity. Elect smarter people." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "This single lane traffic is dangerous! Very difficult to back out of a parking space. I do not feel safe driving on this part of Brand" "How I miss Brand Boulevard. I rarely see bikes in the bike lanes but constantly am aware of the traffic congestion. Continue to be concerned for the safety involved with our fire department rushing out for emergencies. Please return Brand Boulevard with a newly paved street." "I have as yet to see a single cyclist on this stretch of Brand. And it’s made it much more difficult for the vehicle traffic. A well-meaning experiment that didn’t pan out." "The street ruined by some folks"
"It will have a negative effect on the traffic flow and the beauty of my hometown" "This is absolutely stupid and a waste of money"
"Stop wasting taxpayer money and stop destroying Glendale Ca" "It’s not safe for our kids"
"Of the congested traffic and time I spend on Brand"
"The execution of the bike lanes is absolutely disastrous. Poorly planned with no regard to actual safety, traffic needs and emergency response services for the fire station in the middle of the street." "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "I almost got into a car accident because the cars behind me did not see the area is closed they think its two lines but actually one and tried hitting me on the side. This area is super dangerous! Cant make a right turn or stop in a emergency" "I live in this area and drive on Brand multiple times a day. This project has made our daily commute unsafe and lengthy. I have witnessed many times fire department engines slowed due to traffic and lane reduction. Sometimes bicyclists do not use the bike lanes and ride on the street blocking that one available lane for cars." "Parking spaces are MUCH TOO SMALL. I've parked many times with barely any space to open my door to exit." "It’s creating traffic and there’s no parking space, I’ve been here for 19 years and have not seen any bike riders. Elder people are very confused when driving. It can also creat an accident when getting out of a driveway because we can’t see when cars are coming until they’re right in front of us." "Not safe and creating a lot of traffic"
"This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "More dangerous. Obstructs traffic flow, sending vehicles onto residential parallel alternates, no crosswalks, impacts businesses." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "I want Glendale major and councils to reduce spending on unnecessary things and focus on reducing water and electricity bills. Secondary things are unnecessary for us. We need to spend tax dollars on basics and decrease the financial burden of residents." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "Stop wasting tax payer money"
"The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "Not only has the traffic exponentially increased, the rate of accidents have increased, and it is so much more dangerous for pedestrians. We don’t have enough bicyclists in Glendale to justify these unnecessary lanes. Not to mention the lanes are just downright confusing and cause more harm than good. Get rid of them ASAP." "https://bikinginla.com/2024/12/04/charley-brown-ready-to-kick-ball-as-ca-ebike-voucher-launch-announced-again-and-pch-master-plan-meeting-next-week/" "I no longer ride my motorcycle down Brand. People pulling out of their parked area do not see me until they are right in my path. What was the logic anyway? Less bicycles go down Brand than Central. If you wish to do something positive? Install bumps on Kenneth Road. The fast traffic has reached a dangerous level. And FYI I hate bumps." "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." "I never saw any bike using this project"
"It is the biggest waste of money, and stupidest idea." "Glendale is a busy city, too many cars and I’ve never seen a bike rider in that lane." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "this project has been nothing but dangerous for pedestrians, cars and bicyclists. It has also contributed to more traffic and more noise on Brand. All those who approved this project should be terminated from their positions." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "Dangerous Situation that is costing a lot of money for the city." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "It is so hard to drive anymore."
"It creates more safety concerns than solutions."
"The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back." "I thibnk this project will woesen our quality of life in Glendale" "I work in the brand village Building. Exiting the parking lot is extremely dangerous because we can not see the on coming traffic." "Next is San Fernando in Burbank!"
"10 year resident of North Glendale: Great intention here, but sadly this idea does not work. It has only led to a more dangerous and cengested area - we need LESS of those in Glendale." "Wasteful use of water ."
"I oppose the increase in traffic on side streets rather than on main avenues. wasteful spending for something unnecessary." "Our city counsel is comprie tsed of people who have no common sense and ignore the people of Glendale" "Stop wasting water!!! Stop wasting taxpayer money!!!! STOP corruption!!!!" "Spending on bike lanes when less than one percent of Glendale residents use these lanes is a Glendale government travesty. The money is better spent on more pressing City issues" "No viable options are available, poor planning and decision-making skills are truly manifested in this debacle. The $500K+ wasted went into the wrong pockets. Who really profited from this decision?" "It would be interesting to know who the contractor was and more importantly, what was the selection process employed was an emergency acquisition was there fair and open competition for this contract?" "Stop wasting taxpayers money with your nonsense. Brand boulevard has become a dangerous place and unsafe to drive and walk because of your stupid project for your own personal interests.stop the nonsense." "I agree that the North Brand project redo was ill-conceived and not functional as it currently designed." "This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "Brand has become impossible to navigate. Who the heck thought that those parking spaces can accommodate anything bigger than a Mimi Cooper." "the traffic flow is terrible with the changes. you can't see oncoming traffic when entering Brand Bl. or bicycles speeding down the bike lane. Colors are Awful!!!" "The protected bike lanes have wreaked havoc on a previously smooth flowing street, all in the name of pedestrian safety which was never threatened in the first place, and for cyclists who make up an infinitesimally small fraction of Glendale’s population." "Brand has become a nightmare! Traffic is insane no matter what time of the day it is! Trying to make a right for any of the other perpendicular streets is so dangerous as there is no visibility!" "We need the lanes back on North Brand Blvd. It resume normal traffic. Also, the parking stalls were made too small. I cannot park my Tahoe there at all. Thanks!" "we need to stop this project ASAP. and we need to get rid of this Elen Asatryan out of the mayors chair" "This was a horrible idea. I don’t know whose idea this was in the first place. It’s not good for emergency purposes. The paramedics shouldn’t have to wait in one lane." "A total waste of taxpayers money and aesthetically insulting. Glendale has prided itself on being called “The Jewel City” not a “Trash Can”. Remove those eyesores already. You tried. You failed." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "It is very dangerous having only one lane and you can't see when to turn onto brand from a side street." "It is REALLY REALLY difficult and frustrating to use North Brand to get to venues along this strip or just using this northern blvd to get anywhere along Brand in a TIMELY manner." "Stop wasting tax payer money. Nobody asked for this pet project, there are better ways to increase safety than to further suffocate traffic in an already-congested area. Listen to your constituents or get voted out." "I am concerned about emergency vehicles getting through the one-lane traffic. We need our two lanes back." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "The changes made have created a significantly more dangerous environment for cars, bikes, and pedestrians." "Among other things, the shrinking of lanes on each side from two to one clogs traffic and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to get by. I also rarely see bicyclists use it. (I now use Central whenever I can)." "It’s the right & only tho g to do ! You have messed up our beautiful Brand which it didn’t need any bike Lanes ! Each day that I go home I hate to see our beautiful street in the way it’s right now !!" "This was done without any opinion of the residents. Living on Kenneth, this addition has dramatically increased danger on brand and backed up traffic significantly." "Horrible idea… it causes danger to public and causes traffic. I commute on Brand blvd everyday and witness close call accidents that drivers need to get out of the line to avoid possible accident." "Been living here forever haven’t seen one biker use this useless project. Waste of money for nonsense it could have went somewhere more important. This causes a lot of confusion and now there is less parking as well. Horrible project so ready to see it go!!!" "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "This change was never necessary. There are few to no bikers using the bike lanes and traffic has inhibited movement through this area driving additional traffic into adjacent neighborhoods" "A unilateral decision that benefits few and impacts many. Not an appropriate or sound governmental program. If this was a proof of concept in any business, it would have failed." "The primary concern I have has to do with the lack of visibility. In a regular passenger car I lack the height to see over the parked cars when pulling onto brand. Additionally, from brand, there is no way to see if a person or a bicycle is using the lane, making the turn off of brand potentially hazardous" "This is an eyesore, causes traffic congestion, slows emergency response and is a significant waste of money. It’s a left wing agenda to separate us from our cars that hasn’t been well thought out and is a pet project for our elected officials “to have something to show” for the next election." "The whole idea is bonkers. Traffic is bad. It affects the firetrucks and there is not enough bicyclists to warrant such a major change." "I want the Vomit to be removed from Brand Blvd. Whoever came up with this patchwork vomit should be made to clean it." "You ruined Brand Blvd (and now Kenneth too) to appease a handful of bicycle riders! Time to appease to the majority who don’t ride bicycles and restore Brand Blvd. What an absolute waste of time and taxpayer funds!" "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" "This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "Such a stupid and dangerous idea The traffic has been horrendous and I am yet to see a single person on a bike" "Parking stalls are much smaller, there is less parking and much cluster with the bike lanes. Please revert it back" "It's way too expensive and will leave future generations to pay for something that they may never even use. The future is not bicycles. It will create more unnecessary traffic and potential hazards for both bicyclists and drivers. This should have never even been entertained." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "Rip that out and just allocate more resources to patrolling for the famously out of control Glendale drivers." "The project may have been well intentioned but poorly designed. When entering Brand Blvd from side streets, one has to pause to see if bicyclists are coming, inch up to try and see oncoming traffic over parked cars. The Fire Dept has had trouble exiting! Please return Brand Blvd. to two lanes on both sides and install sensible bike lanes." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" "That lane is unnecessary and all it does is cause more congestion to Glendale not to mention a waste of taxpayers money!" "I’ve had to stop driving on north Brand due to the city imposed escalation of traffic/pedestrian accidents. It’s an unbelievable slap to Glendale Citizens" "This barriers are an accident waiting to happen. I cannot believe the city approved this hideous buildout." "The Brand Project is characteristic of Civil leaders failures to provide the fundamental neighborhood and community safety, security and harmony." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This project is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. You know it's not only unsafe it's very inconvenient for the surrounding neighborhood. I've already witnessed two accidents since this project had started. It ultimately boy is down to where the city of Glendale enjoys having a lawsuit on their hands or not!" "This is the waist of money. Now brand blvd is hard to park and even drive. You won’t see any bicycles using the bike lane . Very small parking lines and they have made less parking space for us." "This is the worst project ever. The bike lanes serve no purpose except for confusion. Parking spaces are too narrow and gets our cars scratched. There is always backed up traffic. Person(s) who approved this project should be fired! Change it back immediately!!!!" "The worst change that can be done on Brand Blvd. They made less parking spots and closer to each other. It has blocked our view of street when we are coming out of parking. It has made brand only one line that causes more trading on this area. Total waste of taxpayers money." "The Glendale City Council must be accountable to the taxpayers of this city for this ridiculous project they carried out. I’ve been living in this area for almost ten years. I don’t know who carried out this project or for what purpose. But I can say it was one of the worst projects Glendale has ever seen." "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" "A study to determine how many cyclists actually use Brand Boulevard and what they would have recommended would’ve made more sense than spending money on this trial configuration." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "Does not accomplish anything. I walk every day and don't see amount of bikes to justified such a mess." "Bike lanes are short and unnecessary. Parking spaces were eliminated to have space around drive ways but those spaces are wasteful and now the parking spots are too small." "As a longtime resident of the area, I have driven through this area countless times. These changes make no sense. I would like it to return to 2 lanes in each direction so that traffic can properly flow through this area." "This project has made this street extremely dangerous and ugly!! WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE AROUND HERE. There is not enough space to drive or park safely. Please get rid of this project." "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Ridiculous to eliminate lanes so 2 bicycles can ride up and down Brand. Inconveniences everyone for no one. politically correct stupidity. Elect smarter people." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "This single lane traffic is dangerous! Very difficult to back out of a parking space. I do not feel safe driving on this part of Brand" "How I miss Brand Boulevard. I rarely see bikes in the bike lanes but constantly am aware of the traffic congestion. Continue to be concerned for the safety involved with our fire department rushing out for emergencies. Please return Brand Boulevard with a newly paved street." "I have as yet to see a single cyclist on this stretch of Brand. And it’s made it much more difficult for the vehicle traffic. A well-meaning experiment that didn’t pan out." "The execution of the bike lanes is absolutely disastrous. Poorly planned with no regard to actual safety, traffic needs and emergency response services for the fire station in the middle of the street." "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "I almost got into a car accident because the cars behind me did not see the area is closed they think its two lines but actually one and tried hitting me on the side. This area is super dangerous! Cant make a right turn or stop in a emergency" "I live in this area and drive on Brand multiple times a day. This project has made our daily commute unsafe and lengthy. I have witnessed many times fire department engines slowed due to traffic and lane reduction. Sometimes bicyclists do not use the bike lanes and ride on the street blocking that one available lane for cars." "Parking spaces are MUCH TOO SMALL. I've parked many times with barely any space to open my door to exit." "It’s creating traffic and there’s no parking space, I’ve been here for 19 years and have not seen any bike riders. Elder people are very confused when driving. It can also creat an accident when getting out of a driveway because we can’t see when cars are coming until they’re right in front of us." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "More dangerous. Obstructs traffic flow, sending vehicles onto residential parallel alternates, no crosswalks, impacts businesses." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "I want Glendale major and councils to reduce spending on unnecessary things and focus on reducing water and electricity bills. Secondary things are unnecessary for us. We need to spend tax dollars on basics and decrease the financial burden of residents." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "Not only has the traffic exponentially increased, the rate of accidents have increased, and it is so much more dangerous for pedestrians. We don’t have enough bicyclists in Glendale to justify these unnecessary lanes. Not to mention the lanes are just downright confusing and cause more harm than good. Get rid of them ASAP." "https://bikinginla.com/2024/12/04/charley-brown-ready-to-kick-ball-as-ca-ebike-voucher-launch-announced-again-and-pch-master-plan-meeting-next-week/" "I no longer ride my motorcycle down Brand. People pulling out of their parked area do not see me until they are right in my path. What was the logic anyway? Less bicycles go down Brand than Central. If you wish to do something positive? Install bumps on Kenneth Road. The fast traffic has reached a dangerous level. And FYI I hate bumps." "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "this project has been nothing but dangerous for pedestrians, cars and bicyclists. It has also contributed to more traffic and more noise on Brand. All those who approved this project should be terminated from their positions." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back." "I work in the brand village Building. Exiting the parking lot is extremely dangerous because we can not see the on coming traffic." "10 year resident of North Glendale: Great intention here, but sadly this idea does not work. It has only led to a more dangerous and cengested area - we need LESS of those in Glendale." "I oppose the increase in traffic on side streets rather than on main avenues. wasteful spending for something unnecessary." "Our city counsel is comprie tsed of people who have no common sense and ignore the people of Glendale" "Spending on bike lanes when less than one percent of Glendale residents use these lanes is a Glendale government travesty. The money is better spent on more pressing City issues" "No viable options are available, poor planning and decision-making skills are truly manifested in this debacle. The $500K+ wasted went into the wrong pockets. Who really profited from this decision?" "It would be interesting to know who the contractor was and more importantly, what was the selection process employed was an emergency acquisition was there fair and open competition for this contract?" "Stop wasting taxpayers money with your nonsense. Brand boulevard has become a dangerous place and unsafe to drive and walk because of your stupid project for your own personal interests.stop the nonsense." "I agree that the North Brand project redo was ill-conceived and not functional as it currently designed." "This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "The protected bike lanes have wreaked havoc on a previously smooth flowing street, all in the name of pedestrian safety which was never threatened in the first place, and for cyclists who make up an infinitesimally small fraction of Glendale’s population." "Brand has become a nightmare! Traffic is insane no matter what time of the day it is! Trying to make a right for any of the other perpendicular streets is so dangerous as there is no visibility!" "A total waste of taxpayers money and aesthetically insulting. Glendale has prided itself on being called “The Jewel City” not a “Trash Can”. Remove those eyesores already. You tried. You failed." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "Stop wasting tax payer money. Nobody asked for this pet project, there are better ways to increase safety than to further suffocate traffic in an already-congested area. Listen to your constituents or get voted out." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "Among other things, the shrinking of lanes on each side from two to one clogs traffic and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to get by. I also rarely see bicyclists use it. (I now use Central whenever I can)." "It’s the right & only tho g to do ! You have messed up our beautiful Brand which it didn’t need any bike Lanes ! Each day that I go home I hate to see our beautiful street in the way it’s right now !!" "Horrible idea… it causes danger to public and causes traffic. I commute on Brand blvd everyday and witness close call accidents that drivers need to get out of the line to avoid possible accident." "Been living here forever haven’t seen one biker use this useless project. Waste of money for nonsense it could have went somewhere more important. This causes a lot of confusion and now there is less parking as well. Horrible project so ready to see it go!!!" "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "This change was never necessary. There are few to no bikers using the bike lanes and traffic has inhibited movement through this area driving additional traffic into adjacent neighborhoods" "The primary concern I have has to do with the lack of visibility. In a regular passenger car I lack the height to see over the parked cars when pulling onto brand. Additionally, from brand, there is no way to see if a person or a bicycle is using the lane, making the turn off of brand potentially hazardous" "This is an eyesore, causes traffic congestion, slows emergency response and is a significant waste of money. It’s a left wing agenda to separate us from our cars that hasn’t been well thought out and is a pet project for our elected officials “to have something to show” for the next election." "You ruined Brand Blvd (and now Kenneth too) to appease a handful of bicycle riders! Time to appease to the majority who don’t ride bicycles and restore Brand Blvd. What an absolute waste of time and taxpayer funds!" "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" "This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "It's way too expensive and will leave future generations to pay for something that they may never even use. The future is not bicycles. It will create more unnecessary traffic and potential hazards for both bicyclists and drivers. This should have never even been entertained." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "The project may have been well intentioned but poorly designed. When entering Brand Blvd from side streets, one has to pause to see if bicyclists are coming, inch up to try and see oncoming traffic over parked cars. The Fire Dept has had trouble exiting! Please return Brand Blvd. to two lanes on both sides and install sensible bike lanes." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This project is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. You know it's not only unsafe it's very inconvenient for the surrounding neighborhood. I've already witnessed two accidents since this project had started. It ultimately boy is down to where the city of Glendale enjoys having a lawsuit on their hands or not!" "This is the waist of money. Now brand blvd is hard to park and even drive. You won’t see any bicycles using the bike lane . Very small parking lines and they have made less parking space for us." "This is the worst project ever. The bike lanes serve no purpose except for confusion. Parking spaces are too narrow and gets our cars scratched. There is always backed up traffic. Person(s) who approved this project should be fired! Change it back immediately!!!!" "The worst change that can be done on Brand Blvd. They made less parking spots and closer to each other. It has blocked our view of street when we are coming out of parking. It has made brand only one line that causes more trading on this area. Total waste of taxpayers money." "The Glendale City Council must be accountable to the taxpayers of this city for this ridiculous project they carried out. I’ve been living in this area for almost ten years. I don’t know who carried out this project or for what purpose. But I can say it was one of the worst projects Glendale has ever seen." "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As a longtime resident of the area, I have driven through this area countless times. These changes make no sense. I would like it to return to 2 lanes in each direction so that traffic can properly flow through this area." "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "How I miss Brand Boulevard. I rarely see bikes in the bike lanes but constantly am aware of the traffic congestion. Continue to be concerned for the safety involved with our fire department rushing out for emergencies. Please return Brand Boulevard with a newly paved street." "The execution of the bike lanes is absolutely disastrous. Poorly planned with no regard to actual safety, traffic needs and emergency response services for the fire station in the middle of the street." "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "I almost got into a car accident because the cars behind me did not see the area is closed they think its two lines but actually one and tried hitting me on the side. This area is super dangerous! Cant make a right turn or stop in a emergency" "I live in this area and drive on Brand multiple times a day. This project has made our daily commute unsafe and lengthy. I have witnessed many times fire department engines slowed due to traffic and lane reduction. Sometimes bicyclists do not use the bike lanes and ride on the street blocking that one available lane for cars." "It’s creating traffic and there’s no parking space, I’ve been here for 19 years and have not seen any bike riders. Elder people are very confused when driving. It can also creat an accident when getting out of a driveway because we can’t see when cars are coming until they’re right in front of us." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "I want Glendale major and councils to reduce spending on unnecessary things and focus on reducing water and electricity bills. Secondary things are unnecessary for us. We need to spend tax dollars on basics and decrease the financial burden of residents." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "Not only has the traffic exponentially increased, the rate of accidents have increased, and it is so much more dangerous for pedestrians. We don’t have enough bicyclists in Glendale to justify these unnecessary lanes. Not to mention the lanes are just downright confusing and cause more harm than good. Get rid of them ASAP." "I no longer ride my motorcycle down Brand. People pulling out of their parked area do not see me until they are right in my path. What was the logic anyway? Less bicycles go down Brand than Central. If you wish to do something positive? Install bumps on Kenneth Road. The fast traffic has reached a dangerous level. And FYI I hate bumps." "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "this project has been nothing but dangerous for pedestrians, cars and bicyclists. It has also contributed to more traffic and more noise on Brand. All those who approved this project should be terminated from their positions." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back." "10 year resident of North Glendale: Great intention here, but sadly this idea does not work. It has only led to a more dangerous and cengested area - we need LESS of those in Glendale." "No viable options are available, poor planning and decision-making skills are truly manifested in this debacle. The $500K+ wasted went into the wrong pockets. Who really profited from this decision?" "It would be interesting to know who the contractor was and more importantly, what was the selection process employed was an emergency acquisition was there fair and open competition for this contract?" "Stop wasting taxpayers money with your nonsense. Brand boulevard has become a dangerous place and unsafe to drive and walk because of your stupid project for your own personal interests.stop the nonsense." "This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "The primary concern I have has to do with the lack of visibility. In a regular passenger car I lack the height to see over the parked cars when pulling onto brand. Additionally, from brand, there is no way to see if a person or a bicycle is using the lane, making the turn off of brand potentially hazardous" "This is an eyesore, causes traffic congestion, slows emergency response and is a significant waste of money. It’s a left wing agenda to separate us from our cars that hasn’t been well thought out and is a pet project for our elected officials “to have something to show” for the next election." "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" "This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "It's way too expensive and will leave future generations to pay for something that they may never even use. The future is not bicycles. It will create more unnecessary traffic and potential hazards for both bicyclists and drivers. This should have never even been entertained." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "The project may have been well intentioned but poorly designed. When entering Brand Blvd from side streets, one has to pause to see if bicyclists are coming, inch up to try and see oncoming traffic over parked cars. The Fire Dept has had trouble exiting! Please return Brand Blvd. to two lanes on both sides and install sensible bike lanes." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This project is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. You know it's not only unsafe it's very inconvenient for the surrounding neighborhood. I've already witnessed two accidents since this project had started. It ultimately boy is down to where the city of Glendale enjoys having a lawsuit on their hands or not!" "This is the worst project ever. The bike lanes serve no purpose except for confusion. Parking spaces are too narrow and gets our cars scratched. There is always backed up traffic. Person(s) who approved this project should be fired! Change it back immediately!!!!" "The worst change that can be done on Brand Blvd. They made less parking spots and closer to each other. It has blocked our view of street when we are coming out of parking. It has made brand only one line that causes more trading on this area. Total waste of taxpayers money." "The Glendale City Council must be accountable to the taxpayers of this city for this ridiculous project they carried out. I’ve been living in this area for almost ten years. I don’t know who carried out this project or for what purpose. But I can say it was one of the worst projects Glendale has ever seen." "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "How I miss Brand Boulevard. I rarely see bikes in the bike lanes but constantly am aware of the traffic congestion. Continue to be concerned for the safety involved with our fire department rushing out for emergencies. Please return Brand Boulevard with a newly paved street." "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "I live in this area and drive on Brand multiple times a day. This project has made our daily commute unsafe and lengthy. I have witnessed many times fire department engines slowed due to traffic and lane reduction. Sometimes bicyclists do not use the bike lanes and ride on the street blocking that one available lane for cars." "It’s creating traffic and there’s no parking space, I’ve been here for 19 years and have not seen any bike riders. Elder people are very confused when driving. It can also creat an accident when getting out of a driveway because we can’t see when cars are coming until they’re right in front of us." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "Not only has the traffic exponentially increased, the rate of accidents have increased, and it is so much more dangerous for pedestrians. We don’t have enough bicyclists in Glendale to justify these unnecessary lanes. Not to mention the lanes are just downright confusing and cause more harm than good. Get rid of them ASAP." "I no longer ride my motorcycle down Brand. People pulling out of their parked area do not see me until they are right in my path. What was the logic anyway? Less bicycles go down Brand than Central. If you wish to do something positive? Install bumps on Kenneth Road. The fast traffic has reached a dangerous level. And FYI I hate bumps." "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "…the North Brand demonstration project is unsafe for pedestrians, for cyclists, and for drivers. I have had several near-collisions when a driver crossed the solid lines in an illegal U-turn to park on the opposite side and nearly plowed into me. Fortunately, I drive the speed limit or I wouldn’t have been able to slam on my brakes. CHANGE IT BACK!!" "This was a very stupid project, parking spots are to tight causing issues, its more dangerous to get out of parking now, created more traffic. The brand blvd was a huge beautiful 2 lane street, if someone wants to ride a bicycle, can easily ride and the cars can pass from the second line. Honestly I did not see many people riding bicycle on the bike lane to justify it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "Can't believe how ugly you turned a beautiful street into a third world Street. My new car has two dents from other car doors since the parking spots are so close together you can't even open your doors to get out. Great job (NOT) ! I live with a front row windows and I'm a bike rider hardly nobody uses the lane what a joke. I've seen three accidents to wi" "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This project has caused unnecessary stress and confusion to the surrounding neighborhood. Please revert brand blvd. back to its norma state. Residents were safer before the implemented project and the removal of a second car lane. I’ve been confronted by many cars while walking my dog in the past year who were anxiously blasting through stop signs trying to avoid the blvd. by cutting into the residential area." "I drive by or walk on that stretch of Brand Boulevard almost daily. Since the transformation of Brand Blvd, I have seen 3 bicycle riders there and 4 car accidents. Do I have to say more? It was completely unnecessary and ill-conceived transformation. I hope the city officials will have the courage to acknowledge the failure of the project and will reverse it." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "This street has become dangerous and ugly. Since the changes were made, I have seen only two bikers using the extra-wide bike lanes. Meanwhile, several people have been nearly hit by cars. The K-rials make the street look like an ugly construction zone, and the painted landscapes and planters are tacky at best. What a waste of tax dollars! Put the street back the way it was!" "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "I live right next to it. It’s ugly, it’s confusing, it’s unsafe for pedestrians and cars, and in all these months I’ve only once seen one bike sort-of use it. The City calls it a demo. You’ve now demonstrated: 1) springing this on our City without advance notice to the public; 2) ignoring the vast majority of public opinion against it; and 3) wasting taxpayers’ money in a time of economic hardship. Get rid of it now!" "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "Thank you for putting this,petition together. There are other issues too as Glendale gets more congested due to to excessive apartment buildings. Please take a look into Artsakh Ave between Wilson & Broadway. This is only one block from Brand in the mostly crowded area of downtown & yet its been blocked out for couple of shops which adds to already congested traffic. Thank you." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"This 3 block Road Diet Mess has negatively impacted me and a majority of Glendale residents and businesses along N. Brand. To waste the money at this location for the few bike riders that use the bike lane was an abomination. The meaningless "bike lane to nowhere" has wrecked the beauty of that area and the flow of driving to freeway access that is nearby and just encourages drivers to choose other routes through the nearby neighborhoods." "I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "The only Glendale constituency that might benefit from this Project is bicyclists, but even they aren't using it. The constituency group that is much larger, and who are seen every day, is walkers (to work, for exercise, shopping, etc.). If Glendale has extra money to spend, I suggest it make sidewalk safety repairs. The Project includes elements which are unsafe to pedestrians, drivers, and yes, bicyclists. Each new element is also UNSIGHTLY. This Project is money not well spent." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Im living on the corner of Dryden street and Brand Blvd and now I actively try to avoid using the intersection because of the bike lanes added. They create more traffic, make it more dangerous to turn because of limited vision, more dangerous to cross because of limited view again and since the installation I have not seen a dingle biker using them. This is not Europe and if you are trying to decrease the crowding then add more public transportation instead of the bikes lanes that nobody uses." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike Lane is hideous And its choice of colors and arrangement. The lane is dangerous for the pedestrians and bikers as well as for people trying to get out of the street parking spaces the beauty of a lovely street in North Glendale Has been sacrificed for nothing. Intelligent bike riders won’t tempt fate riding on those bike planes, pedestrians don’t belong there and people driving to the difficulty getting into and out of the parking bad idea all the way around." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"I have lived in this area for over 50 years and extensively walk as well as drive in this area of Brand & Glenoaks nearly every day. This project adds confusion for drivers as well as cyclists especially when making turns off of Brand to side streets such as Stocker. I have also witnessed difficulty of emergency vehicles navigating turns onto Brand from the fire station. The stretch of Brand between Glenoaks and Mountain Street seemed to move efficiently without the expenditure of city money that could definitely have been used to better advantage in other areas of the city." "The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I expect I expect to see my elected representatives keeping their word and ending this project on time, not extend it against the public's vocalized wishes. They are a representative government, not a dictatorial board. There is nowhere near enough usage of this demonstration project to warrant retaining it. Please, take note of the lessons learned so they don't have to be relearned in the future as we move forward with creating safer bike corridors and traffic calming measures within our city that makes sense." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "These DBLs are a *terrible* idea. I bike the area all the time and never use them. Among numerous other flaws, northbound right turns onto Stocker are hazardous to both biker and crosswalk pedestrians. Going southbound on Brand yesterday I tested the DBL for the first time and was nearly hit by a car pulling into a parking lot south of Dryden without looking. If any sort of bike lane is desired, just mark the space immediately to the right of traffic flow as “bike primary” and return parked cars to curbside, like they used to be." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "This was a useless project that nobody living in the area asked for. Traffic is clogged and much worse; crossing Brand is much more dangerous because of the horrible visibility on both right and left sides; nobody uses the bike lanes; the bike lanes are unusable anyway; parking is a disaster - super-long (almost 2 car length) slots that force people going in and out to constantly block traffic; traffic is constantly blocked due to people pulling in and out of parking; and many more absolutely frustrating and dangerous reasons. Put Brand back to how it used to be, and stop doing stupid things to it." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I live three blocks from Brand, near Mountain, and I use Brand blvd for my morning commute to work. I’ve had three near-accidents on that street since this redesign no one asked for. I’ve seen very few bicyclists on the newly formed bike paths so far, which is surprising considering the amount of bicycle traffic each weekend on Mountain. My wife and I have taken to avoiding Brand blvd, and I can imagine our neighbors have done the same, which is a shame for the locally owned businesses operating there. This was a poorly conceived solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Please give us back our street, and avoid the dangers posed by this redesign." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "Its amazing how in 2024 we still have ice-age brain level "humans" holding official positions and claiming to be capable of running City Affairs. Good thing they are not involved into World Affairs. At this point its not only about a "street project". Its about having descent City Officials that truly care about their City and give respect to the high position that was given to them. And not having lousy hypocrite City Officials that serve the evil agenda of a "master" and also sell their soul for a title a position just to satisfy their ego for ephemeral rewards. Elect for City Officials that have honor and respect for themselves and others..." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The new construction causes so much traffic on the street. This is my neighborhood, and you have ruined it completely. The disgusting shapes and colors on the ground are so distracting. Why would you put freeway construction borders on our historical street? All that tax payer money went into “building” this and you put free bullshit construction borders? Where are the railings, bushes, plants. There are already been so many accidents and if something feral happens on this street, it will be your fault. No bikers even use the bike lanes because it’s DANGEROUS. Fire the person responsible for this because they failed terribly" "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "Not only has it congested traffic, it has made Brand more dangerous - you can’t see when pulling out of side streets to turn, you can’t back out safely if you are parked on brand, and the whole Trader Joe’s/coffeebean/walmart structure is now dangerous to get in and out of with the one lane of multiple lanes converging along with turning traffic and oncoming traffic coming through lights. Aside from that the cement blocks are HIDEOUS and ruin what used to be a beautiful street/ neighborhood. If you were going to do anything ADD stoplight or blinks crosswalks at the intersection of central and brand because that would actually help all those who try to walk across the lanes. Terrible execution as it is." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project." "The bike lane is simply poor policy. Within weeks of its installation I was involved in an accident. An arbitrator found the other driver 100% at risk, but the accident itself would never have happened if not for the changes that make Brand less safe for cars and pedestrians alike. The narrow and long parking spaces require cars to effectively stop in a live traffic line while pulling into a spot. There are now A-Frame traffic signs cautioning drivers turning right to look out for pedestrians who are now no longer visible from the only usable traffic lane. Neither of these issues were present with the old configuration. I’ve never seen anyone using the bike lane anyways. Use common sense. Bring it back."
"The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "I have been a loyal user of Brand for over 30 years, but I have never seen the current situation this bad. I fully agree with the posted comments regarding traffic, parking, and the fire department. However, one aspect that seems overlooked is the actual purpose of the project, as explained to me by one of the project managers: to slow down speeders. While I agree that controlling speeding is essential, there is a much simpler solution. By assigning one or two Glendale Police Department motorcycle officers to the area—whether it’s Dryden/Brand, Stocker/Brand, or better yet, Randolph/Brand—this issue could be resolved within 30 days. This straightforward behavioral modification would be effective, and continuous monitoring would ensure sustained results." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "As stated in this petition, it doesn’t seem there was ever a tangible safety issue to address. Instead, the only effects this installation seems to have had in the area is increased congestion of traffic, confusion to drivers, and an overall negative outlook from the community. I speak from personal experience when I say that the loss of 1 lane each way has created much unnecessary frustration, and frustration can lead to less safe driving habits and conditions. Also, the features that now extend from the curb and force drivers to make wide right turns to and from Brand Blvd serve as distractions from the actual pedestrians we need to be watching for. Please serve your community by restoring the area to its former state and focusing on areas that actually need attention. Thank you." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale." "The project is well intended, but fatally flawed. Poorly designed in many respects, including: 1. Reducing to one traffic lane increases congestion and idling time, restricts right turns on red lights, and therefore increases use of fuel. 2. Parking spaces were so narrowed to render them nearly unusable for most vehicles. While I support bike lanes where feasible, the road modification designs should preserve vehicular traffic flow. In the case of Brand Blvd., two lane traffic should be restored. What I have observed elsewhere are dedicated bike lanes that share the right most traffic lanes. The only bike rider that I have seen using Brand Blvd. this past year was in the traffic lane, except for the staged photos pasted online advertising the project."
"The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "I live by this brand blvd project and have experienced a lot of scary moments. I cannot see oncoming traffic as I am trying to make a left turn on Randolph st to go to work. Once as I was making a left turn at night, I almost hit a pedestrian because I could not see them because of the planters and signs. I am dumbfounded as to how this design got approved. It’s dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. Also I filmed a cyclist using the drivers lane on more than 1 occasion. The cyclists are NOT using the bike lanes. They are riding the street alongside the vehicles. Also, there are NO cyclists on weekends, weekdays, mornings or evenings that use this project. I’m trying to undersHand why it was built to begin with. Why were tax dollars used for this mess of a project. Was there a vote to add it? Was there a public outcry to create it? My suspicions are a no." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale."
"The traffic since the brand boulevard project has been implemented has been terrible. This only leads to more pollution and more detrimental effects to our own community. Additionally, every single divider has been scraped by cars and trucks hitting into them and unable to make the turn. We understand that the city council wants to look like they’re progressive but we ask that they consider the thoughts of the very people who voted for them - we do not want this brand boulevard change. Return Brand to how it was and ease the pain on all us residents in the area. There’s a page on Instagram called @onlyinglendale - I recommend you to give it a view and see what a disaster this project has been. Finally, instead of spending millions on this project, please invest in underground electricity and phone cables so we can have our neighborhoods look beautiful. It’s unfair that the money is being invested in one street rather than in our city as a whole." "I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "This is the worst thing that Glendale city could do to brand ave. There are so many issues with this change . First of all since they started this bike line i haven’t seen a single bike rider here. Second the parking space are so narrow you can’t park two cars next to each other. Third when you park good luck backing up from you spot because no one will wait for you so you can get out. There was zero traffic in this street and now its always traffic. I have been leaving on this street for many years and this is so disappointing. Forth you can make a left from fairview ave because its so dangerous. Please change this situation to what it was before. Glendale city wasted so much money in this street and made it worse. This was my favorite street in Glendale and now its a disaster. Also even if someone ride in this street where are they gonna go the line doesn’t continue. They have to ride to freeway? Ridiculous!!!! I could right so much about this how awful this project is." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well." "This is another instances where elected officals do not represent the residents that voted them in office. None of my neighbors want the the Brand Blvd castrophy to remain. We no longer even drive on Brand Blvd and now use other streets because of the traffic this has created. The city of Glendale can't even pave Mountain Street that is full of potholes patched one after another 5 or 6 together because there is no money or no staff. Yet, there is money for Brand bike lanes for a million dollars that no one uses. I know of no city that has two lanes in each direction that reduces the lanes available to the residents for ghost bike riders. It is as if these council members do not realise that we are in Glendale and there is a moutain above Brand Blvd and people especially elderly are not going to ride a bike up and down Campbell to the top of the hills to go to work or shop. Do not approve bike lanes in Glendale."
"I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "Narrowing Brann Boulevard in favor of bicycle traffic was a very bad idea. It encumbers the traffic flow north and south, it makes it difficult for delivery trucks such as UPS FedEx, Amazon and other logistic deliveries. It impedes the fire departments access to the street and also creates a hazard when traffic has to pull over to the right hand side where the cars are now parked out in what used to be the right hand lane. Not to mention the fact that each corner now has a concrete barrier in it, which is supposed to beautify. Instead, it creates yet another hazard for traffic trying to turn off grand Boulevard onto side streets or onto Brand Boulevard from a side street, causing those cars to have to pull out wide and possibly block traffic, and jeopardize pedestrians who might be trying to cross the street. Lastly, I have seen more bicycles on the two neighboring parallel streets, Maryland and Central. Then I have on Brann Boulevard using these lanes.. This was not money well spent by the city!" "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I appreciate bike lanes and feel these should be part of a cityscape but how it was done on Brand seems full of unfortunate problems. The restriping of the lanes and parking spaces created were done over a road that needs to be slurry coated and should be smoothed over for cars and bicycles. Why wasn’t that done first? The lanes painted on the road are sloppy with mistakes showing, etc. looks like a rushed job that adds to the visual blight. I do know of safety issues with people living in the neighborhood having to walk from their cars to the sidewalk let alone the backing into traffic. It is hard to Back into traffic even with two lanes let alone like further down on Brand in the business district. Don’t understand why all the painting of the areas was done on the asphalt that needs to be updated. This is where funds should be spent. And more trees should be planted along Brand’s medians…that would a more environmentally helpful use of funds and would make the street visually more pleasing. There could still be bike demarcations on Brand without creating separate lanes with the unsightly white concrete barriers! The white barriers are so ugly." "As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"As a resident of a condominium on Brand Blvd, I feel compelled to express my observations and concerns regarding the recent implementation of bike routes by the city of Glendale. Since the introduction of these bike routes, I have diligently observed the usage of these lanes, only to find them consistently vacant. Neither presently nor in the past have I witnessed any significant presence of cyclists utilizing the designated paths. This has led me to question the rationale behind this initiative, particularly considering the allocation of financial resources towards its implementation. From my perspective, the decision to create these bike routes appears to have been executed without thorough consideration or study. The consequences are now palpable, as Brand Blvd has undergone a transformation resulting in a considerable reduction in width, leaving only a single lane for vehicular traffic. This configuration has proven to be problematic, especially for parked vehicles attempting to maneuver onto the roadway. Navigating Brand Blvd has become akin to traversing a maze, inevitably leading to an increased risk of vehicular accidents and traffic congestion. It is evident that reverting to the previous two-lane configuration would alleviate these pressing concerns and restore a semblance of order to the thoroughfare. Furthermore, while the designated bike routes accommodate cyclists traveling from Mountain St. to Glenoaks Blvd, the lack of continuation beyond Glenoaks Blvd raises pertinent questions regarding the comprehensive connectivity of the cycling infrastructure. Where are cyclists expected to proceed beyond this point? The absence of a clear pathway further underscores the inadequacies of the current plan. In light of these observations and considerations, I urge the city to reassess its approach to the management of Brand Blvd. It is imperative that any future decisions pertaining to transportation infrastructure be guided by comprehensive research and stakeholder consultation to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the safety of all road users. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that prompt action will be taken to address the issues outlined herein." "I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."
"I have lived on a cross street off N Brand for 25 years. I have written to various offices and departments in the city and have attended meetings concerning opening of various businesses and building that has been done in this N Brand area. Yet, I had NO idea this so-called "demonstration" project was going to be carried out on N Brand. I am not alone. None of my neighbors nor others I have asked in the area were aware of this project either. The propaganda site concerning this project I have carefully read mentions a "robust public outreach campaign" since 2022 as well as a "Community Advisory Committee." Really? I suspect this consisted of the typical activists who are behind these kinds of projects, such as the attempt to turn the Verdugo Wash into a bicycle path. You want to “reduce vehicular traffic” in Glendale and get everyone walking or riding bicycles? What world are you living in? My wife and I live in an apartment and we both walk all over our neighborhood as well as to grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities all up and down Brand and Glendale Ave. I can tell you getting people with their schedules and lifestyles to quit driving and walk everywhere in Glendale let alone ride bicycles is lunacy. You can bet the activists behind this nonsense don’t live this way either. Nor do I believe they live in this neighborhood. My wife works in downtown Los Angeles and uses public transportation to commute to and from her job. She has done this for 25 years. Frankly, when we first moved to Glendale the access to buses was more prevalent. There were three buses downtown from N Brand Blvd at the time. Now she has to walk down Brand to the Broadway area to find a bus. So, we are people who already walk in this area. We even walk up and down N Brand. So, when I and my wife say your Demo Project has done nothing to make N Brand “more friendly” to walkers we speak from 25 years of experience. In fact, your Demo Project is actually causing harm to the entire area around N. Brand. Why? Because it is driving more traffic off Brand and on to the streets off Brand and parallel to it. Glendale is a beautiful city and the neighborhoods around N. Brand are quiet and friendly to walkers and even those who ride their bicycles around here. Your Demo Project has not added to that beauty! On the contrary, it has taken a broad and attractive street with apartments, nice shops, restaurants, medical offices and other businesses and turned it in to a crowded street with one lane, k-rails and unused bicycle lanes. Not to mention the stupid "art" in the street and the useless planters. Turning off this narrow street now on to side streets, backing out on to this narrow street from diagonal parking and trying to get on to Brand from a side street or parking lot is now dangerous. My street, for example, is lined with apartments and was already a problem which I have complained about due to the volume of traffic from Trader Joe's and the lack of parking spaces for residents since the workers and customers from TJ as well as employees from offices and other businesses in the area using our "free parking." I get no help from the City when I complain. Your Demo has only added to this problem. Other streets in the neighborhood must now deal with more traffic as well."