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Every time this issue has been brought up on this site, it has been closed. I would like to see this addressed and fixed by the SFMTA. Because of the parking meters on 1st, it is difficult to see when turning from Lansing. In addition, because of poor signage, cars frequently turn into Lansing, which is a one-way street. Since Oct. 2013, I have been taking pictures of the view from my car each time I attempt to exit Lansing. As you can see, it is only possible to see clearly when there isn't a car parked at the meter nearest Lansing. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/lansingstreet for more information.
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Acknowledged SF311 (Verified Official)
SF311 (Verified Official)
jculbertson (Registered User)
gregmli (Registered User)
This is a really dangerous intersection. Usually the middle and left lanes are a parking lot of traffic, so cars in the (usually empty) right lane like to floor it to get the rush of breaking free of traffic. This makes for an extremely hazardous and nerve-wracking situation for those of us trying to get onto 1st street, as we cannot see traffic in the right lane if vehicle is parked there.
I've personally had several close calls where I was nearly rammed by some idiot speeding up the right lane of first street.
Katina Johnson (Registered User)
I've added photos from last week @ http://tinyurl.com/lansingstreet
Highlights include a car coming the wrong way down the street on twice and good examples of clear visibility when the first parking space isn't taken.
Closed SF311 (Verified Official)
Reopened Katina Johnson (Registered User)
Acknowledged SF311 (Verified Official)
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Reopened Katina Johnson (Registered User)
I appreciate that this has been reviewed and I hope that the SR numbers mean the situation will be rectified. But again, please let me know how I can track this.
I now see three different SR numbers. Which one should I review and where can I go to review it?
My intention is not to be annoying, but to see the situation fixed given that it's a safety hazard. I've seen other SeeClickFix requests where the "Verified Official" has answered questions in plain English. I'm requesting that you do so with this case.
Getting the situation in front of the right people is a great first step. Ideally, step 2 would be letting the public know what's being done -- not just a service request number that can't be tracked.
Thank you,
Katina
Acknowledged SF311 (Verified Official)
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Reopened Katina Johnson (Registered User)
Thank you for the reply. I really do appreciate it. What is the correct category?
If you are referring to a prior report of this on SeeClickFix, it was originally filed in November of 2012 (link below) by another neighbor. No action was taken for *10 months*, at which time the issue was marked as "Invalid".
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/289255-curb_or_curb_ramp_defect
In the meantime, the issue remains, which is way I filed in again. I'm happy to re-file it in the correct category.
Acknowledged SF311 (Verified Official)
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Katina Johnson (Registered User)
Katina Johnson (Registered User)
I am happy to say thanks and to know that this issue will now be fixed.
As an FYI for anyone following this, here's some information that I received from the SFMTA today:
...I am happy to inform you that we recommended the removal of the parking meter and installation of an 18-foot red zone to improve visibility for both motorists and pedestrians. To gather input from the public regarding this proposal, we scheduled a public hearing at City Hall. The item was recently approved, and we will send a work order to our shops to install the red zone as soon as scheduling permits.
Moreover, in regard to your observation that vehicles are making illegal right turns to go the wrong way into Lansing Street, we will relocate an existing one-way sign to enhance visibility and improve compliance.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Dusson Yeung
Assistant Engineer
SFMTA – Sustainable Streets Division
jculbertson (Registered User)