WRITTEN
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MAY 19, 2026
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Subject: Written Comments: Morgan Myrmo, La Quinta - Fritz Burns Park Pedestrian Safety Attachments: La Quinta City Council letter_2026_5_14.pdf; Screenshot 2026-05-14 123241.jpeg Dear City Clerk,
Please find attached my formal written public comment and supporting diagram regarding pedestrian safety at the Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas roundabout ahead of the Fritz Burns Park reopening on June 3, 2026.
I request that these materials be distributed to the Mayor and City Council members and incorporated into the official public record for the upcoming meeting.
Submitter Information:
Full Name: Morgan Myrmo
City of Residence: La Quinta, CA
Subject Matter: Pedestrian safety and traffic-calming measures at Fritz Burns Park [1] Thank you,
Morgan Myrmo
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 19, 2026 - WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MORGAN MURMO
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - REQUESTING PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT AT THE AVENUE 52 & AVENIDA BERMUDAS ROUNDABOUT LEADING TO FRITZ BURNS PARK May 14, 2026
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing as a resident regarding pedestrian safety ahead of the Fritz Burns Park reopening on June 3, 2026.
The city has done an excellent job creating the Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas roundabout, but this corridor remains a known speeding zone and serves as a primary access route into the Cove. Once the updated pool, new splash pad, and dog park open, pedestrian traffic from families with young children will surge.
I respectfully urge the City to install raised crosswalks at all four entry points of the roundabout, along with gradual speed bumps on each approach (noting these are already southbound on Avenida Bermudas). I also suggest installing flashing lights on the Cove/South side of Calle Sinaloa and Avenue 52 when crossing Avenida Bermudas.
Furthermore, particular attention must be given to the slip lane from northbound Avenida Bermudas to eastbound Avenue 52. This is the most dangerous section of the intersection.
Because vehicles bypass the roundabout entirely here, they carry significant speed directly through the pedestrian crossing. A speed bump prior to the slip lane entrance and raised crosswalks in this lane are critical (please see attached photo).
Currently, there are Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) only on the east crosswalk connecting the overflow lot to the park. While these flashing lights are helpful visual alerts, they do not physically force speeding vehicles to slow down. Also, they only cover the 2nd crosswalk inside the slip lane, and the 1st crosswalk remains exposed.
I believe RRFBs should be added to the southern crosswalk here, located in the slip lane danger zone, prior to the park’s grand reopening. Families living in the Cove will likely use this path as they navigate from Calle Sinaloa to the park, or when parking near the Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Bermudas intersection—an area you will no doubt be hearing about from nearby residents sooner than later.
In short, this is set up to be THE premiere La Quinta family recreation area, not just a major traffic corridor. Implementing these physical safety measures before the grand opening will protect our residents and visitors alike.
Thank you for your consideration and continued investment in our community.
Sincerely,
Morgan Myrmo
La Quinta, CA