Resident Concerns Regarding Reviews of Terrace Construction – Bunts Road Project
Dear Members of City Council,
I recently received the city correspondence indicating that Terrace Construction has been selected for the upcoming Bunts Road project. I respectfully ask that the City take a moment to review the contractor’s recent performance and community feedback before moving forward.
Several Lakewood residents have shared concerns in public reviews regarding project management, communication with residents, safety issues, traffic control, and road conditions during past work. While I recognize that infrastructure projects can present challenges, these comments raise questions that may be worth considering.
The Bunts Road project will directly impact many residents and businesses, and it is important that the selected contractor demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, communication, and quality workmanship. I appreciate the City’s attention to these concerns and its continued efforts to serve the community.
Today I would like to share concerns about how parking is managed throughout our city.
Everyday parking behavior often creates real safety problems. Delivery drivers and service vehicles routinely stop in bike lanes, near intersections, and sometimes even facing the wrong direction in the roadway. On residential streets, drivers regularly park right up against driveways despite the three-foot setback required by ordinance.
I experience these issues almost every day. I live on the parking side of the street, and when a car parks tight to my driveway I cannot see approaching traffic when backing out or pedestrians on the sidewalk when pulling in. I also regularly encounter vehicles stopped in bike lanes while traveling by bike. These situations create real visibility and safety problems.
These issues are also connected to Safe Routes to School. When vehicles park too close to driveways or intersections, they block sight lines between drivers and children walking or biking to school. Drivers also frequently stop in clearly marked “No Parking” or “No Stopping” zones around schools simply for convenience. When this goes unenforced, it sends the message that driver convenience takes priority over safety.
Part of the challenge is that curb space in our city is largely unmanaged. Parking is free in most areas, which can discourage the use of off-street parking like garages and driveways.
Many cities address this through curb management — actively managing curb space to improve safety and access.
Our city could consider several practical steps: protecting sight-line areas near intersections; marking the three-foot driveway setback; creating designated loading zones so delivery vehicles have legal places to stop; improving enforcement on residential streets; and aligning parking prices with demand, including evenings and weekends.
Even small changes in how we manage parking can improve safety at intersections, driveways, and school routes.
Resident Concerns Regarding Reviews of Terrace Construction – Bunts Road Project
Dear Members of City Council,
I recently received the city correspondence indicating that Terrace Construction has been selected for the upcoming Bunts Road project. I respectfully ask that the City take a moment to review the contractor’s recent performance and community feedback before moving forward.
Several Lakewood residents have shared concerns in public reviews regarding project management, communication with residents, safety issues, traffic control, and road conditions during past work. While I recognize that infrastructure projects can present challenges, these comments raise questions that may be worth considering.
The Bunts Road project will directly impact many residents and businesses, and it is important that the selected contractor demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, communication, and quality workmanship. I appreciate the City’s attention to these concerns and its continued efforts to serve the community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Today I would like to share concerns about how parking is managed throughout our city.
Everyday parking behavior often creates real safety problems. Delivery drivers and service vehicles routinely stop in bike lanes, near intersections, and sometimes even facing the wrong direction in the roadway. On residential streets, drivers regularly park right up against driveways despite the three-foot setback required by ordinance.
I experience these issues almost every day. I live on the parking side of the street, and when a car parks tight to my driveway I cannot see approaching traffic when backing out or pedestrians on the sidewalk when pulling in. I also regularly encounter vehicles stopped in bike lanes while traveling by bike. These situations create real visibility and safety problems.
These issues are also connected to Safe Routes to School. When vehicles park too close to driveways or intersections, they block sight lines between drivers and children walking or biking to school. Drivers also frequently stop in clearly marked “No Parking” or “No Stopping” zones around schools simply for convenience. When this goes unenforced, it sends the message that driver convenience takes priority over safety.
Part of the challenge is that curb space in our city is largely unmanaged. Parking is free in most areas, which can discourage the use of off-street parking like garages and driveways.
Many cities address this through curb management — actively managing curb space to improve safety and access.
Our city could consider several practical steps: protecting sight-line areas near intersections; marking the three-foot driveway setback; creating designated loading zones so delivery vehicles have legal places to stop; improving enforcement on residential streets; and aligning parking prices with demand, including evenings and weekends.
Even small changes in how we manage parking can improve safety at intersections, driveways, and school routes.