Safety and Homeless

I have two thoughts today.

The first is about Holly St. Thanks to those who listened to me and moved the street side of the restaurant off the road and made the left turn lane available. But the other changes are just bad. Take the top of the road for example: the parking is up next the curb and the bike lane is clearly visible since it is on the 'outside'. At the bottom of the street, it is behind cars and potential cyclists are simply not visible! If a car needs to turn right, it is a huge hazard for the cyclist because the driver literally has to drive into the lane to see the bike since it is behind cars! The latest changes in the form of a bike path crossing the traffic line are absolutely terrible. I don't know who could have come up with this idea. Not the one who rides/drives on this street.

The second thought is about homeless. These ones that are camped out in communities behind Walmart and across from Fred Meyer (for now). I understand that they are squatting and are on private property, which makes it difficult for the city to regulate. Consider passing a provision that allows the city to place trash containers near such camps during the eviction process to preserve sanitation in the city. Cleaning up the area after them will require less effort and money.

Let's make our city cleaner and safer!