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1. Speeding was cited as a major reason for the King Arthur Traffic Calming Project. The City’s Oct. 2024 speed study reports a 31 mph average, while its 85th-percentile chart shows mostly 31–32 mph, meaning 85% of vehicles traveled at or below those speeds. Yet the written analysis says the 85th percentile was about 8 mph higher than average. Can the City explain that discrepancy using its own data, and which speed figure was actually used to justify this project?
Thank you to the City for scheduling the Aug 19 special meeting regarding the King Arthur traffic calming project. I appreciate the opportunity for residents, staff, and Council to have a full discussion. As real-world results come in, perspectives are likely to evolve. A productive discussion will focus on current conditions, practical outcomes, and possible improvements. I hope the City will openly address concerns, act promptly on urgent issues, and share clear next steps.
In addition to concerns already raised about the King Arthur Calming Project, why were curb-separated bike lanes installed on a residential street with a 25-mph speed limit and numerous stop signs? Serious cyclists frequently speed and run stop signs. What studies supported these lanes, and were residents given meaningful input? Are more planned for Castle Hills? Are cyclists subject to the same traffic laws, and will police increase enforcement?
Kemberly Sommer
Please remove the obstacle course created by this “Calming Project.” It creates safety hazards for vehicles and cyclists, and the tire marks and broken concrete look terrible. The randomly painted parking spaces are poorly planned. Why would a disabled person park on the street only to face an obstacle course to reach a home? This needs a full safety and accessibility review. Sad thie comments are limited to 500 characters. So much more to say!
This "improvement" to King Arthur has created significant risk & danger of incidents throughout the affected area. From the beginning when turning West on KA from LOTL, that bump out sticks out too far, is not visible when the corner is occupied by pedestrians, and causes drivers to overcorrect into oncoming traffic. Further, nearly every installed structure is damaged and now aesthetically very unattractive in an upscale neighborhood. When and how often will these be repaired if they remain?
Bicycle-Lane Width: Portions of the protected bicycle lanes appear too narrow for safe and comfortable use. My measurements at several locations found less than four feet of clear riding space. Federal guidance generally recommends five feet, and the concrete separators further restrict cyclists. I have already observed bicyclists using the motor-vehicle lane instead. Please measure and publish the clear, usable width of every bicycle-lane segment.
I strongly oppose the concrete barriers and bump-outs on King Arthur Boulevard. While I support improving safety, these structures have created dangerous conditions, with 38+ accidents, four near misses, vehicle damage, and a bicyclist seriously injured. I respectfully ask the City to remove these hazards and work with residents on safer alternatives. Please see attached letter
I would like to see the cement bike barriers on King Arthur removed. Not only do they detract from our neighborhood aesthetics but they’ve created more danger and problems on the road. Additionally, the bike lanes that don’t go anywhere are collecting trash and debris. I’d like to know the city’s plan for clean up? Street sweepers will not be able to safely navigate this obstacle course.
CH home to wide roadways, new concrete bumpouts/barriers depart from that. Accidents, injuries and damages have occured. community wants change-Flashing speed limit signs, enforcement, roadway striping vs barriers. Maintenance costs over decade more expensive than removal costs. Silly to only allow 500 characters here but 3 minutes to talk
1. Speeding was cited as a major reason for the King Arthur Traffic Calming Project. The City’s Oct. 2024 speed study reports a 31 mph average, while its 85th-percentile chart shows mostly 31–32 mph, meaning 85% of vehicles traveled at or below those speeds. Yet the written analysis says the 85th percentile was about 8 mph higher than average. Can the City explain that discrepancy using its own data, and which speed figure was actually used to justify this project?
Thank you to the City for scheduling the Aug 19 special meeting regarding the King Arthur traffic calming project. I appreciate the opportunity for residents, staff, and Council to have a full discussion. As real-world results come in, perspectives are likely to evolve. A productive discussion will focus on current conditions, practical outcomes, and possible improvements. I hope the City will openly address concerns, act promptly on urgent issues, and share clear next steps.
In addition to concerns already raised about the King Arthur Calming Project, why were curb-separated bike lanes installed on a residential street with a 25-mph speed limit and numerous stop signs? Serious cyclists frequently speed and run stop signs. What studies supported these lanes, and were residents given meaningful input? Are more planned for Castle Hills? Are cyclists subject to the same traffic laws, and will police increase enforcement?
Kemberly Sommer
Please remove the obstacle course created by this “Calming Project.” It creates safety hazards for vehicles and cyclists, and the tire marks and broken concrete look terrible. The randomly painted parking spaces are poorly planned. Why would a disabled person park on the street only to face an obstacle course to reach a home? This needs a full safety and accessibility review. Sad thie comments are limited to 500 characters. So much more to say!
This "improvement" to King Arthur has created significant risk & danger of incidents throughout the affected area. From the beginning when turning West on KA from LOTL, that bump out sticks out too far, is not visible when the corner is occupied by pedestrians, and causes drivers to overcorrect into oncoming traffic. Further, nearly every installed structure is damaged and now aesthetically very unattractive in an upscale neighborhood. When and how often will these be repaired if they remain?
Bicycle-Lane Width: Portions of the protected bicycle lanes appear too narrow for safe and comfortable use. My measurements at several locations found less than four feet of clear riding space. Federal guidance generally recommends five feet, and the concrete separators further restrict cyclists. I have already observed bicyclists using the motor-vehicle lane instead. Please measure and publish the clear, usable width of every bicycle-lane segment.
Dear City Council,
I strongly oppose the concrete barriers and bump-outs on King Arthur Boulevard. While I support improving safety, these structures have created dangerous conditions, with 38+ accidents, four near misses, vehicle damage, and a bicyclist seriously injured. I respectfully ask the City to remove these hazards and work with residents on safer alternatives. Please see attached letter
Sincerely,
Kathryn McGhee
I would like to see the cement bike barriers on King Arthur removed. Not only do they detract from our neighborhood aesthetics but they’ve created more danger and problems on the road. Additionally, the bike lanes that don’t go anywhere are collecting trash and debris. I’d like to know the city’s plan for clean up? Street sweepers will not be able to safely navigate this obstacle course.
CH home to wide roadways, new concrete bumpouts/barriers depart from that. Accidents, injuries and damages have occured. community wants change-Flashing speed limit signs, enforcement, roadway striping vs barriers. Maintenance costs over decade more expensive than removal costs. Silly to only allow 500 characters here but 3 minutes to talk