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In addition, the project’s alignment with SCAG’s REAP 2.0 goals—accelerating infill housing, reducing vehicle <br />miles traveled, and supporting climate commitments—positions Santa Ana as a regional leader in equitable, <br />sustainable transportation and land use planning. By pairing community-driven design with evidence-based <br />multimodal and safety strategies, the City can deliver a corridor that reflects local priorities while meeting state <br />and regional climate and housing objectives. <br />For these reasons, I strongly support the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study and urge the City to advance <br />a bold, people-first design alternative that: <br /> <br /> <br /> Centers safety and Vision Zero <br /> through traffic calming, safer intersections, and protected facilities for people walking, biking, and <br />rolling. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Strengthens transit <br /> by improving bus stops, transit priority, and first-/last-mile connections. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Supports local businesses and economic vitality <br /> by creating a comfortable, attractive environment where people want to walk, linger, and shop. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Advances climate resilience <br /> with reduced vehicle dependence, enhanced active transportation, and green infrastructure where <br />feasible. <br /> <br />Thank you for your leadership and for engaging the community in shaping the future of First Street. I <br />respectfully ask that you continue to champion this project and secure the funding needed to bring a safe, <br />walkable, multimodal First Street to reality. <br />Margo Alleman <br /> <br /> <br />MARGO ALLEMAN (they/them) <br />ARTIST WELDER BLACKSMITH <br />margoallemanart.com <br />@margodrawsrocks <br />225.221.7151 <br />4 <br />