05-24-21 - Handout - S. Sneadot &Aoki 6nzad
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Commission Meeting 5/24/21
I am here with and idea I think will minimize the traffic problem on Beach Ave.
Facts: 7300 pics on my game camera in 6 days
No speed limit signs from Ahern until after 3rd. St. (first 4 blocks) and then only
one mid block between 5th and 6th. until Club. From 10th to 18th there are
15MPH limit signs almost on every block.
"Wrong Way" sign on wrong side of the road at 7th.
No sidewalks
One Way Road South to North
There is one sign that displays "Local Traffic Only" on Ahern some feet past the
left turn onto Beach Ave.
Beach Ave. is the most used area in Atlantic Beach surpassing most of the
parks. So let's make it an outstanding feature of Atlantic Beach that welcomes
pedestrian traffic. It is a promenade. Let's dress it up as such.
A group of neighbors met to discuss this situation two years ago. We all agreed
that something needs to be done to slow down and discourage auto traffic.
We discussed a partial blocking of the road that would not interfere with
emergency vehicles or utility vehicles. We agreed to help develop the way.
The road is 20 feet wide. Let's build nice wood planter boxes at the nort side
of each intersection that extend out about 5 to 6 feet. We can plant these th
beach hardy plants and put and "exit left" sign in each box to send traffic back
to Ocean. This will encourage only local traffic to use Beach Ave.
These boxes: Will not need water once established if planted correctly.
They will not interfere with cars approaching the accesses for
the few parking spots available.
They will not inhibit vision of activity coming from north to
south.
They will greatly add to the attractiveness of our beach area,
and keep our citizens who walk, ride bikes and run much safer.
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