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Do you recognize this section of the so-called
"Commercial Core" of Sunset Hills?
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Developers, who have made
proposals to the City, want to redevelop both sides of S. Kirkwood Rd -
The Viking on the west and Sunset Manor on the east.
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These developers (who do not live in the area)
do not welcome discussions of limiting left turns (for traffic
safety).
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Counting roadway intersections and curb cuts for
driveway, there are more than a dozen conflict points (including the
center left turn lane) where accident exposure is high.
What are the effects of traffic congestion on
commerce?
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Astute retailers are beginning to recognize that
consumers tend to avoid spending time in congested areas.
Studies by the FHWA
and various state DOTs show that:
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While the S. Kirkwood Rd section is Sunset Hills'
"poster child" for implementing Access Management practices, it is
not alone. Consider:
Future proposals for development & redevelopment need
to be considered in the context of "access
management" for traffic flow.
The citizens of Sunset Hills and commuters traveling
thru deserve safe passage on our highways!
Also, Residential streets shall NOT be made to be traffic
arteries to alleviate main thoroughfare congestion.
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S. Kirkwood Rd from Watson north to I-44
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