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1 This column is on hiatus until our winter newsletter. By Teresa Talerico he City of San Antonio is proposing to close one lane of Fresno adjacent to Ben Franklin Elementary School to construct a 12-foot-wide multi-share use path for pedestrians and cyclists. The plan is in response to the Association’s request to make infrastructure safer for parents and children. The city is working on a preliminary schedule, budget and design, a District 1 official said in an interview Sept. 28 with the Association. Meanwhile, some residents have raised concerns about the proposal, including: • the safety of pedestrians sharing a roadway with vehicles, and questions about what types of buffers would be used. • the inability to discuss the proposal at public meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. • the effect on parking in front of the school to pick up kids. • the impact on street parking in general and the likelihood of more accidents on the street. Fresno has three one-way westbound traffic lanes. The plan would replace the southernmost lane between West Avenue and Fredericksburg Road with a 12-foot- wide multi-share use path. The city suggested the walk-and- bike lane as a cheaper alternative to the Association’s push for 6-foot- wide sidewalks adjacent to Ben Franklin, on the north and south sides of the school. The idea for 6-foot sidewalks came last year after the city announced plans to improve and build 4-foot sidewalks on West Olmos and Fresno from West Avenue to Fredericksburg. Pete Rodriguez, Association president, said 6-foot-wide sidewalks would be ADA compliant and safer for pedestrians. Sakeena Price, infrastructure coordinator for Roberto Treviño, District 1 city councilman, said constructing a 6-foot sidewalk next to the school would require the city to relocate utility poles, driving the cost from about $80,000 to $150,000. “I don’t think they’re going to do sidewalks because it’s going to cost too much,” she said. “If it’s cost effective to put it in the street, that’s what they’re trying to do so that there can be safety. But as far as … the sidewalks, it’s just the budget pretty much almost doubled what they estimated it to be.” Rodriguez said there are also right-of way conflicts and some fencing would need to be relocated. The city should have a final plan by the end of the year. The Association had initially understood the city’s proposal would include a 12-foot-wide path on West Olmos — and Price said Treviño did propose the path for both streets — but the plan currently is limited to Fresno. The city contacted the Association in August for feedback and questions. Rodriguez invited comments from residents by email, phone, Facebook and NextDoor. The Association sent concerns to Price in September. She said residents will have access to their homes during construction and the city will work with emergency services, VIA and SAISD to ensure those vehicles can access Fresno. She also noted a city ordinance bans parking on one side of Fresno. Public Works is scheduled to answer other questions from the Association. T FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER: Oct. 3, 2020 lahnasa.wordpress.com facebook.com/lahna.satx [email protected] 210-310-5231 Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church, 2002 W. Olmos. In-person meetings are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Please check facebook.com/lahna.satx, email [email protected] or call 210-310-5231 for updates. President’s Corner Important Election Dates Visit bexar.org/elections See “Election FAQs” on page 2 of our newsletter. City proposes pedestrian/bike path near Ben Franklin Elementary Register to vote by: Oct. 5 Early voting is: Oct. 13-30 Election Day is: Nov. 3
Transcript of President’s Corner ElectionDates · 2020. 10. 3. · Sakeena Price, infrastructure coordinator...
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This column is on hiatus until our winter newsletter.
By Teresa Talerico
he City of San Antonio is proposing to close one lane of Fresno adjacent to Ben Franklin Elementary School to construct a 12-foot-wide multi-share use path for
pedestrians and cyclists. The plan is in response to the Association’s request to make infrastructure safer for parents and children.
The city is working on a preliminary schedule, budget and design, a District 1 official said in an interview Sept. 28 with the Association. Meanwhile, some residents have raised concerns about the proposal, including: • the safety of pedestrians sharing a roadway with vehicles,
and questions about what types of buffers would be used. • the inability to discuss the proposal at public meetings
during the coronavirus pandemic. • the effect on parking in front of the school to pick up kids. • the impact on street parking in
general and the likelihood of more accidents on the street.
Fresno has three one-way westbound traffic lanes. The plan would replace the southernmost lane between West Avenue and Fredericksburg Road with a 12-foot-wide multi-share use path.
The city suggested the walk-and-bike lane as a cheaper alternative to the Association’s push for 6-foot-wide sidewalks adjacent to Ben Franklin, on the north and south sides of the school.
The idea for 6-foot sidewalks came last year after the city announced plans to improve and build 4-foot sidewalks on West Olmos and Fresno from West Avenue to Fredericksburg.
Pete Rodriguez, Association president, said 6-foot-wide sidewalks would be ADA compliant and safer for pedestrians.
Sakeena Price, infrastructure coordinator for Roberto Treviño, District 1 city councilman, said constructing a 6-foot sidewalk next to the school would require the city to relocate utility poles, driving the cost from about $80,000 to $150,000. “I don’t think they’re going to do sidewalks because it’s going to cost too much,” she said. “If it’s cost effective to put it in the street, that’s what they’re trying to do so that there can be safety. But as far as … the sidewalks, it’s just the budget pretty much almost doubled what they estimated it to be.”
Rodriguez said there are also right-of way conflicts and some fencing would need to be relocated.
The city should have a final plan by the end of the year. The Association had initially understood the city’s proposal
would include a 12-foot-wide path on West Olmos — and Price said Treviño did propose the path for both streets — but the plan currently is limited to Fresno.
The city contacted the Association in August for feedback and questions. Rodriguez invited comments from residents by email, phone, Facebook and NextDoor. The Association sent concerns to Price in September. She said residents will have access to their homes during construction and the city will work with emergency
services, VIA and SAISD to ensure those vehicles can access Fresno. She also noted a city ordinance bans parking on one side of Fresno. Public Works is scheduled to answer other questions from the Association.
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FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER: Oct. 3, 2020
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facebook.com/lahna.satx
210-310-5231
Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church, 2002 W. Olmos.
In-person meetings are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Please check facebook.com/lahna.satx, email [email protected] or call 210-310-5231 for updates.
President’s Corner
Important Election Dates
Visit bexar.org/elections See “Election FAQs” on page 2 of our newsletter.
City proposes pedestrian/bike path near Ben Franklin Elementary
Register to vote by: Oct. 5 Early voting is: Oct. 13-30
Election Day is: Nov. 3
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Election FAQs Am I eligible to vote? Yes, if you: are a U.S. citizen • are registered to vote in Texas • are at least 18 on Election Day • are not a convicted felon (you may be able to vote if you have completed sentence, probation and parole.) • haven’t been declared totally or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. How do I register to vote? Complete an application card and submit it by Oct. 5 to vote in the Nov. 3 election. How do I submit the application? ONLINE: Visit votetexas.gov/register to fill it out and print. Mail it: Bexar County Elections, 1103 S. Frio St., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78207. It must be postmarked by Oct. 5. Deliver it in person to Bexar County Elections at the Frio address above. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. Phone: 210-335-VOTE (8683). IN PERSON: Visit Bexar County Elections at the Frio Street address above to fill out an application and submit it in person. When and where is early voting? Oct. 13-30. For hours and locations, click “Early Voting Locations & Hours” at bexar.org/elections. Who is eligible for absentee/mail-in voting? Registered voters who are disabled, 65 and older, who will be away from Bexar County during Election Day and early voting, or who are confined in jail but eligible to vote. When is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot? Oct. 23
For more information: votetexas.gov • bexar.org/elections • 210-335-8683
Treasurer’s Report: Oct. 2, 2020 Balance Revenue Expenses $488.77 October 2020 .40 cents
dividend rate
$489.17
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CONTACT INFORMATION LOS ANGELES HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION President: Peter Rodriguez…210-310-5231, [email protected] District 1 City Council Office Councilman Roberto Treviño…210-207-7279 or 210-207-0900 Denise Hernandez, constituent services specialist… 210-207-7047 or [email protected] San Antonio Police Department Non-emergency…210-207-SAPD (7273) District 1 SAFFE Officer John Garcia…210-218-6546 Animal Care Services District 1 Officer Adan Garza…210-216-8428 Code Enforcement Officer Rene Campos…210-416-4829 Dangerous Premise Officer Marvin Lee…210-373-8900 Bexar County, Precinct 2: Commissioner Justin Rodriguez 210-335-2612, [email protected] Texas State Rep., District 123: Diego Bernal…210-308-9700 Legislative Assistant: Bethany E. Gutierrez, [email protected]
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