-- The last time this was up for comment, many directly impacted residents spoke out against the eminent domain action and subsequent new road construction to connect 39th Ave to Nicholson and I will, again, reiterate that opposition. Such construction would create yet another speed-through street in the city. Without additional housing plots on that corridor, it's only function would be as a short-cut. in a city that values walkabilitty and bicycle transit, that's just silly. Creating a walk/bike path through that corridor for quicker access to Prince George's Plaza metro and shops would be more in keeping with the stated goals of the city.

Toole Design is a great outfit and I love that we are working with them on improvements to our city's transportation plan. I would speak about two issues: a light at Nicholson and Queens Chapel, and a connecting road between 39th and Nicholson.

Re: The Light. After living at the top corner of Nicholson and Queens Chapel for 3 years, I can tell you a light is desperately needed. I witnessed countless accidents at that corner sitting on my front porch. Every single one was an issue of someone taking a shortcut through the neighborhood (hence all the speed bumps to deter people from doing so). A light there will save lives and save property -- just ask the people who have found cars in their yards from crossings gone bad.

Re: The Connector to 39th and Nicholson. I have a vested interest in this not happening since it would dramatically and negatively impact my street. But it also doesn't make a lot of sense to create traffic flow there anyway. Why? What destination is at the top of the hill that people need to get to with better flow or urgency? Just residential houses. Creating bikes and walking paths and even a pocket park at the top of that hill? Sure, that would achieve more active transportation and commerce goals by making connecting to the PG Plaza metro and shops a little easier. But a full blown street just seems silly and an unnecessary undertaking for no clear gain. Again, I have a lot of faith in Toole, so I'll be following this with interest. But I will oppose a street connector.