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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a nice piece of property, but it doesn't really address the access issue. The "problem" with Kenmore (per the neighbors) is that it needs a second access point that does not stem off Carlin Springs. This property would open up a second access point, but drivers would still need to take Carlin Springs to reach it. What APS needs to solve the neighborhood complaints is an access point off Manchester Street, so that some traffic can access the Kenmore site without taking Carlin Springs.[/quote]

That's what the neighborhood will continue to say because it is the least likely thing to ever happen and keeps them in the clear for anything ever happening at Kenmore.  Multiple access points off Carlin Springs still helps traffic on Carlin Springs because everyone isn't trying to get in and out at the same point.  Widening Carlin Springs at the point of the school property could provide a bus/turn lane onto the property, at least for those approaching from the north. (Yes, APS could give-up several feet at the border of its property to provide space for that)  Pedestrian/bike path bridges over 50 would facilitate students walking and biking from Arlington Forest.  Heck, dig a tunnel under Carlin Springs for safer pedestrian access by even the youngest students attending CS elementary, as well as middle schoolers.

Traffic issues, obviously, stem from amount of traffic - but also the flow of traffic.  Increasing opportunities for flowing in and out of the main traffic on the road improves the flow of traffic overall.[/quote]

And I'll add that CB/SB quickly dismissing the value of this property will again be shortsighted -- even if it isn't the end all/be all solution for a no-traffic issue scenario, it can absolutely be a helpful PIECE of an overall solution.  And you need to grab the pieces when they're available.  You know, long-term vision - which APS and CB utterly lack.
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