31st and Lawton

Dear Supervisor Wong, I am writing to you regarding pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of 31st Avenue and Lawton Street in District 4. City records show one injury collision within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years. This 150-meter radius differs from the tighter 80-meter core used for the Danger Index grade, so these figures are not directly comparable. Furthermore, 29 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 41 percent of San Francisco intersections, earning a Grade B on the Danger Index. Please note: No exposure normalization: the index ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing. While no recent press coverage was found, documented press coverage of safety problems at this intersection goes back at least two years, to 2024. No visual audit findings are available for this corner. I respectfully request your support in securing funding for critical safety upgrades. Specifically, I urge you to advocate for Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval at 31st and Lawton. The estimated cost for these improvements is in the order of $250,000 to $350,000, potentially through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, A resident of District 4