I urge the City to conduct a thorough and careful review of the proposed Bunts Road Multimodal Path.
This 10-foot-wide, 1.5-mile path would run directly in front of homes, cross 95 driveways and four major intersections, create more than 116 potential conflict points, and require the removal of 134 mature trees. These factors present SIGNIFICANT safety risks.
As both a residential street and a main entrance to Lakewood, resident and pedestrian safety must be the highest priority.
To ensure safety:
-Multimodal path speeds should be strictly limited to 7–10 mph.
-Motorized vehicles should be prohibited.
-Pedestrians and residents must always have the right-of-way.
-Clear signage and consistent enforcement are essential.
The City should provide written policies addressing path maintenance, driveway responsibilities, project timelines, and liability to protect residents and the municipality.
Rehabilitation efforts should:
-Preserve residents’ concrete driveways.
-Include replacement trees of comparable size.
-Use shielded lighting and underground utilities where feasible.
-Remove parking when necessary to ensure safety.
-Employ durable, long-lasting materials that maintain a residential character.
This multimodal path has no precedent in a dense residential neighborhood, making careful design, transparency, and accountability critical.
Bunts Road residents deserve a safe, high-quality project that meets Lakewood’s standards.
I respectfully ask the City to ensure this project is executed thoughtfully, setting a strong benchmark for SAFETY and QUALITY in our community.
I urge the City to conduct a thorough and careful review of the proposed Bunts Road Multimodal Path.
This 10-foot-wide, 1.5-mile path would run directly in front of homes, cross 95 driveways and four major intersections, create more than 116 potential conflict points, and require the removal of 134 mature trees. These factors present SIGNIFICANT safety risks.
As both a residential street and a main entrance to Lakewood, resident and pedestrian safety must be the highest priority.
To ensure safety:
-Multimodal path speeds should be strictly limited to 7–10 mph.
-Motorized vehicles should be prohibited.
-Pedestrians and residents must always have the right-of-way.
-Clear signage and consistent enforcement are essential.
The City should provide written policies addressing path maintenance, driveway responsibilities, project timelines, and liability to protect residents and the municipality.
Rehabilitation efforts should:
-Preserve residents’ concrete driveways.
-Include replacement trees of comparable size.
-Use shielded lighting and underground utilities where feasible.
-Remove parking when necessary to ensure safety.
-Employ durable, long-lasting materials that maintain a residential character.
This multimodal path has no precedent in a dense residential neighborhood, making careful design, transparency, and accountability critical.
Bunts Road residents deserve a safe, high-quality project that meets Lakewood’s standards.
I respectfully ask the City to ensure this project is executed thoughtfully, setting a strong benchmark for SAFETY and QUALITY in our community.