TAF, the Third and Fourth Streets Planning Community Group, is getting things moving. We are excited to catch everyone up on our accomplishments over the initial 6 months of TAF.
First, for those who did not attend, here is how the votes went at May 20th Council Meeting regarding Third and Fourth Streets.
1. Council Approved: Funding approved for City Manager to hire company for beautification rendering of toll plaza and community outreach, aka, media, community workshops. TAF will notify company with offer to assist in outreach objectives. There was an earlier workshop held in 2013. Only 5 residents attended.
2. Council Approved: Engaging Caltrans on options for a safe pedestrian/bike crossing at Third and Fourth and B Avenue.
3. City Staff Proposed: 2014/2015 fiscal year funding towards drainage solution for Fourth and I.
4. City Staff Proposed: Pedestrian Master Plan proposed.
TAF requested collaboration between consulting/design firms/Caltrans. (Although that was not granted, we feel confident opportunities will be arranged for neighborhood input. It is up to the community to attend any and all workshops and meetings. TAF wants the 7.5 million remaining money that SANDAG appointed to the Third and Fourth corridor to be used there, not on “Feeder” streets, mainly because all streets could argue that they are “Feeders.”)
The June 3rd City Council Meeting is extremely important. Council will consider honorary designation of Avenue of Heroes to the Third and Fourth Streets Loop, from bridge touch down to NASNI. This designation will be in name only and will not feature any changes to the roadway. However, it will mark the roadway as important and will engender pride in and respect of our neighborhood. If you cannot make it, or do not like speaking in public, please write or call council members asking they approve the honorary designation of Avenue of Heroes.
Date: Tuesday, June 3, at City Hall
Time: 4:00 pm
Please read on to see TAF accomplishments over our first six-months.
TAF Facebook page has 200+ likes! without boosting. Here is what we have accomplished in 6 short months….
1. Partnered with Coronado Police Department and now have our own assigned TAF police officer “Sarge”. Aka Sergeant Shank.
2. Collaborated with PAWS of Coronado to support “Placemaking” people and dog friendly Third and Fourth Street Parks.
3. Consulted the Bicycle Advisory Committee on bicycle Master Plan.
4. Established open lines of communication with key City Staff.
5. Established face to face and email contacts with Caltrans.
6. Sought clarification with Supervising Traffic Judge, South Bay Court.
7. Notified Veterans of Foreign Wars on efforts to include Avenue of Heroes designation.
8. Contacted Coronado Navy League for support of Avenue of Heroes designation.
9. Collaborated for support of banner project with Coronado Historical Association.
10. Received verbal support from Commander of NASNI, Captain Sund, Naval Complex Meeting.
11. Were honored to post press release for Soldier Ride-Wounded Warriors Project.
12. Collaborated with the Coronado Transportation Commission. TAF supported traffic study.
13. Established TAF monthly meeting, the last Monday of every month-in a friendly homelike atmosphere with key officials present.
14. Acquired a weekly Q and A column in the Coronado Eagle Journal, and Coronado Islander.
15. Developed a PACE Car concept program, with a “Surfs up, Slow Down” slogan. Artwork is forthcoming, Police Department showed interest.
16. Secured artwork and logos for the Avenue of Heroes honorary roadway designation, coming for a vote June 2014.as well as the separate program, Hometown Heroes Banners.
17. Held 2 Get acquainted Park Events.
18. Spoke at Bridge and Bay Garden Club regarding Blue Star Highway designation. National Garden Club director is assisting the legislative act required for such designation.
19. Started the Avenue of Heroes Facebook page, where families can post bios. There are links to find old service member photos. Great reads from family members on their heroes.
20. Wrote a proposal for City Council Agenda.
Please join us in building a stronger, safer, more connected neighborhood by attending next TAF Meeting:
In respect of Memorial Day, the meeting will be Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Please RSVP to [email protected] and put TRAFFIC in the subject line. Address to meeting home will then be provided.
Come meet Mariah Van Zerr, the City’s new Active Transportation Planner, Coronado Transportation Commissioners, Bicycle Advisors, Coronado Police, and some very cool neighbors!
Hope to see you there!!!
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