16th and Caledonia

Dear Supervisor Fielder, I am writing to you as a concerned resident of District 9 regarding the critical safety issues at the intersection of 16th and Caledonia. City records document 53 injury collisions, including 2 fatalities, within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years. It is important to note this figure covers a 150-meter radius, while the Danger Index grade is computed over a tighter 80-meter core, so the two figures are measured over different areas and should not be expected to reconcile. Over the last three years, 268 street-condition 311 reports, covering street defects, sidewalk and curb issues, signs, streetlights, and blocked sidewalks, have been filed at this location. This intersection shows more reported harm than 99 percent of San Francisco intersections, earning it a grade of F on the Danger Index. This index ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing, as it does not include exposure normalization. No visual audit findings are available for this corner. I urge your office to advocate for funding for Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval at 16th and Caledonia. An estimated cost for these improvements is $250,000 to $350,000, which could potentially be secured through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Sincerely, A resident of District 9