To the County Officials of Ocean County, NJ,
We, the residents of the North Bay Avenue area, are extremely concerned about the recent redesign of the North Bay Avenue corridor. This street has long been a hub for pedestrians, dog walkers, children, and seniors who frequent the nearby parks. Unfortunately, the changes made to the road have created a hazardous environment for those who use it.
The removal of curb walking areas and addition of a turning lane has eliminated a safe space for pedestrians, forcing them to walk or bike in harm’s way. The lack of sidewalks along most of North Bay Avenue makes this situation even more dire. We’ve already seen incidents where cyclists have been thrown off their bikes due to speeding cars.
As a community that values the well-being of its citizens, we urge you to reconsider this decision and restore the original design of North Bay Avenue. Our children, students, pedestrians, and bikers deserve to feel safe when using this road. Please take immediate action to reverse these changes and prioritize the safety of our community.
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Why petition for the original design?
Some of those upgrades are a net good (like turning lanes).
Why not petition for things like sidewalks and similar improvements (I would never directly advocate for bike lanes since certain unavoidably dangerous design compromises are inherent to bike lanes).
North Bay Ave. is a beautiful part of Toms River and should be safe place for residents to enjoy themselves.