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AC <br />T <br />I <br />V <br />E <br /> <br />T <br />R <br />A <br />N <br />S <br />P <br />O <br />R <br />T <br />A <br />T <br />I <br />O <br />N <br /> <br />A <br />C <br />T <br />I <br />O <br />N <br /> <br />P <br />L <br />A <br />N <br />Sa <br />i <br />n <br />t <br /> <br />A <br />n <br />t <br />h <br />o <br />n <br />y <br /> <br />V <br />i <br />l <br />l <br />a <br />g <br />e <br />, <br /> <br />M <br />N <br />60 <br />Community Conversations Summary <br />Topics:Active transportation facilities, Crossings, Driver speed, Community connections <br />Need for more sidewalks <br />Sidewalk gaps and uneven sidewalk cross slopes posed a <br />barrier for pedestrians, especially for those who use <br />mobility devices and wheelchairs. Bicycle and scooter- <br />users would sometimes ride on the sidewalk, increasing <br />the risk of conflicts. <br />Limited bike infrastructure <br />Multiple people mentioned the lack of bike lanes/paths as <br />a concern. During heavy traffic, residents did not feel safe <br />biking on the street and would sometimes bike on the <br />sidewalk instead. Many people suggested adding dedicated <br />bike infrastructure, especially to major roads such as Silver <br />Lake Road Northeast. <br />Challenging crossings <br />Pedestrians and bicyclists found major intersections and <br />other crossings to be a challenge, concerned about a lack <br />of marked crossings or cars not looking out for pedestrians <br />before driving through intersections. Residents voiced a <br />desire for more crosswalk infrastructure. <br />Traffic and speeding concerns <br />The volume and high speed of cars was noted as a <br />challenge, especially during peak congestion times and on <br />main streets. <br />Desire for community connections <br />Better connections between parks, schools, and <br />businesses was a request, with residents noting that they <br />walk on the street in certain commercial areas due to a <br />lack of active transportation facilities. <br />Desire for public transit <br />A few residents suggested more bus routes/lines to connect <br />the community's commercial areas.