8th and Minna

Dear Supervisor Dorsey, I am writing to you as a concerned resident of District 6 regarding the urgent safety issues at the intersection of 8th and Minna. City records show 102 injury collisions within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years. It is important to note that the Danger Index grade is computed over a tighter 80 meter core, so these figures are measured over different areas and should not be expected to reconcile. Additionally, 737 street-condition 311 reports, counting street defects, sidewalk and curb, signs, streetlights, and blocked sidewalks only, 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 it a grade F on the Danger Index. Please note that this index provides no exposure normalization, meaning it ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing. To address these critical safety concerns, I respectfully request your support in funding improvements. Specifically, I urge you to advocate for Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval. These measures are estimated to cost $250,000 to $350,000, an order of magnitude, and could be funded through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Thank you for your attention to this vital matter. Sincerely, A resident of District 6