16th and Valencia

Dear Supervisor Fielder, I am writing to you as a resident of District 9 regarding urgent safety concerns at the intersection of 16th and Valencia Streets. City records document 51 injury collisions within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years, including 2 fatalities. This figure covers a 150-meter radius, while the Danger Index is computed over a tighter 80-meter core, so these figures are measured over different areas and should not be expected to reconcile. Additionally, 215 street-condition 311 reports, covering street defects, sidewalk and curb, signs, streetlights, and blocked sidewalks, have been filed at this location in the last three years. This intersection shows more reported harm than 99 percent of San Francisco intersections, earning a grade F on the Danger Index. No exposure normalization: the index ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing. I respectfully request your support in securing funding for critical safety improvements through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Specifically, I urge you to advocate for Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval at 16th and Valencia. The estimated cost for these enhancements is in the order of $250,000 to $350,000. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Sincerely, A resident of District 9