To: chood@ncdot.gov, mgclark@ncdot.gov

As a local resident, I am opposed to the Merrimon Avenue widening plan as it is now proposed for Asheville.

Though it’s clear that traffic improvements could be made, I don’t believe what is proposed pays sufficient attention to the safety ramifications for both pedestrians and vehicles in this densely populated area.

Let’s not replace current problems with others—and spend precious funds doing so.

Sincerely,
Karen Kennedy