Redwood and Van Ness

Dear Supervisor Mahmood, I am writing to you regarding urgent safety concerns at the intersection of Redwood and Van Ness in District 5. City records document 53 injury collisions within 150 meters of this intersection in the last five years, including 2 fatalities. It is important to note this 150-meter radius differs from the 80-meter core used for the Danger Index grade, so these figures are not directly comparable. Additionally, 172 street-condition 311 reports, covering street defects, sidewalk and curb issues, signs, streetlights, and blocked sidewalks, have been filed at this location in the last three years. The Danger Index assigns this intersection an F grade, indicating it shows more reported harm than 99 percent of San Francisco intersections. This index ranks reported harm, not risk per crossing, as it does not normalize for exposure. I respectfully request your support in securing funding for critical safety improvements: Continental crosswalks, corner daylighting, and a leading pedestrian interval. These measures, estimated to cost $250,000 to $350,000, could be funded through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Addressing these issues will significantly enhance pedestrian and traffic safety in our community. Sincerely, A resident of District 5