24th and Valencia

Dear Supervisor Fielder, I am writing to you regarding urgent safety concerns at the intersection of 24th and Valencia in District 9. City records document 15 injury collisions within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years. It is important to note this 150-meter radius differs from the tighter 80-meter core used for the Danger Index grade, so these figures are measured over different areas. Additionally, 140 street-condition 311 reports, covering street defects, sidewalks, curbs, signs, streetlights, and blocked sidewalks, have been filed at this location in the last three years. This intersection shows more reported harm than 88 percent of San Francisco intersections, earning a grade D on the Danger Index. This index ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing, as it lacks exposure normalization. An automated visual audit observed a vehicle turning conflict zone in a Street View photograph, which city records corroborate with 2 pedestrian crossing collisions documented in the last five years. To enhance safety at 24th and Valencia, I urge you to fund Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval. These improvements are estimated to cost $250,000 to $350,000 and could be sought through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Thank you for your attention to this critical safety matter. Sincerely, A resident of District 9