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'� �� <br /> �k � <br /> L <br /> �i' � <br /> August 19, 2013 <br /> To: Orono City Council <br /> From: Westonka Bus Service <br /> I am writing this letter to ask you to reconsider the no parking ordinance at Bayview Place that was <br /> approved at the council meeting on July 22, 2013. <br /> Shadywood Road & Bayview Place has been a centralized stop for years for the Westonka School <br /> District.There are four families that come to that stop to pick up and drop off their children. Bus stops <br /> are set based on a variety of factors; however, safety is the largest concern. Because drivers follow set <br /> procedures at each stop (stopping, observing, opening the door, boarding/releasing students,etc.) it is <br /> much safer for the stops to be spread out and for there to be fewer of them.These families drive to this <br /> stop so we do not have to stop four times on Shadywood Road,thus causing a safer bus ride for all the <br /> students on the bus. <br /> This is the safest stop along Shadywood Road for these families to go. Since the parents are at that stop <br /> for only 10 minutes at a time twice per day, I would like to suggest a sign that says 15 minute parking <br /> only. <br /> I understand your decision making process is very well thought out as are our bus stops. Please consider <br /> my suggestion and feel free to cafl or E-mail with any questions. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> k��y ���i.�. <br /> Kathy Johnson <br /> Transportation Director, Westonka Bus Service <br /> 952.491.8280 <br /> kathy@fourpointo.com <br />