From: Patty Holden
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:23 AM
To: City Council <[email protected]>
Subject: Traffic plan issues
City Council members,
The Planning Commission recommended the fully two-way option for downtown traffic without explaining what will happen south of Hwy 12 (Bodega Ave.). I live on Eleanor Ave and would be significantly impacted by this plan. I am unable to attend the March 3 meeting but want to share my concerns.
The problems created if two-way traffic continues south on Main St. and Petaluma Ave are:
1. If there are no turn lanes, cars turning left will quickly back up traffic.
2. Trying to cross either Main St or Petaluma Ave against two-way traffic will be very difficult and dangerous.
3. ls there really room for protected bike lanes with two-way traffic?
4. What happens to street parking that many people rely on?
5. What happens on garbage pick-up days and traffic is trying to pass the trucks against two-way traffic?
Unless these issues are addressed and resolved, it makes no sense to continue the twoway traffic pattern south of Hwy. 12. The one-way system south of Hwy. 12 should stay as it is.
I urge you to carefully consider and clarify these questions before approving the fully twoway street option south of Hwy. 12.
Thank you for your attention.
Patty Holden