From: Jon Sarver
Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM
Subject: Merrimon Ave Proposed widening
To: “chood@ncdot.gov” <chood@ncdot.gov>

Mr. Hood-

I am writing to express my concern about the proposed the DOT project to widen Merrimon Ave. between Coleman and Edgewood Road.  I have lived in Asheville 28 years and I have spent lots of time traveling that section of Merriman Ave by car and bicycle.  I encourage the NCDOT to work with the City of Asheville and concerned local citizens to design a solution that is oriented toward a “complete street” design.  The design should embrace pedestrian and cycling access and safety issues as well as neighborhood issues.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Jon Sarver

Sarver Realty Group,LLC