1 Stevenson, Garrett
Subject: FW: Support Measure R Mobility Improvement - North/South Greenways Project From: David Rheinheimer < >
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:24 PM
To: Stevenson, Garrett <[email protected]>
Subject: Support Measure R Mobility Improvement - North/South Greenways Project
------------------------ Good afternoon,
I am a new resident of Pasadena, having moved here recently to work as a water resources engineer for the State of California, helping to ensure Southern California continues to receive water from the Colorado River in the midst of unprecedented drought. I live just north of Orange Grove Blvd, near Los Robles, and prefer to use a bicycle to get around town, including spending money downtown. Currently, this is quite difficult, as riding is quite unpleasant in Pasadena, so I either mostly stay at home or use my car sparingly to travel less than a mile.
I would like to express strong support particularly for the Top 11 Project status of the North/South Greenways Measure R Mobility Improvement Project. I-210 divides Pasadena, and keeps me home or at risk of serious injury due to poorly designed streets. The North/South Greenways project, if implemented, would help reconnect Pasadena, and make it a livable place for all, not just those who want to hop in their cars to go downtown. Without these greenways, which are in the 7-year old bike master plan, Pasadena is well behind where it could be in terms of overall quality of life.
In addition, I also express strong support for other priority Measure R Mobility Improvement Projects identified as priorities by the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. As far as I can tell, PCSC is the only organization promoting a truly livable Pasadena that does not require its residents to drive a car for basic, short-distance activities such as shopping, taking kids to school, spending time with friends and family downtown and in parks, etc.
Thank you so much for your hard work thinking about and implementing city improvements! I will keep my fingers crossed that Pasadena will pivot toward livability for all, regardless of whether one drives, bikes, scoots, walks, runs, or uses their wheelchair. If it does, you will certainly be the ones to thank.
Sincerely,
David Rheinheimer