City ignores traffic dangers on Riviera In response to “Crosswalks don’t protect pedestrians from cars” by Sebastian Ruiz (Beach & Bay Press, Nov. 6), I have the following comments: Having been working on the traffic dangers on Riviera Drive for years, there seems to be a disconnect with our city officials and the concerned residents of our town. After several deaths on Riviera Drive and more than 20 years of history about our dangerous street, the city installed two V-calm signs only after our residents put the pressure on. Only one stop sign was installed. This was only a fraction of what was recommended by PB Planning, and it has only proven to “slow” those two blocks. We will not give up our fight for safety on the entire length of this street due to the history we have of accidents, property damage, hit-and-runs, and even deaths. The city’s excuse to do nothing is the 2005 Transportation Study. The city does not address the steady increase of unsafe speeds in our residential areas. The La Jolla area has several crosswalks along La Jolla Boulevard. It seems to be working there. The report says transportation agencies should use visible crosswalks along with signs, raised medians and other measures to make streets safer. I think the 2005 Transportation Study is recommending what we are asking for — to make our streets safer! Diane Faulds Sail Bay No on D crowd fought the good fight The picture in the Union-Tribune the day of the elections pretty much sums up Proposition D, with the Pro D gentlemen downtown looking like the last time they walked on sand was after a golf ball and the No D gentlemen in casual clothes at a beach establishment. This is another case of age and treachery triumphing over youth and enthusiasm. I would like to commend the No on D people for a battle well fought. They took on a backdoor politician, the Union-Tribune, Republican Party fat-cats and civil servant unions and almost pulled it off. And it looks like they even cleaned up the signs. Please do not lose your enthusiasm and the will to fight for what you believe in. I am disappointed by my generation. Just because we have had our time on the beach is no reason to deny that freedom to the younger people. Being like L.A. is not a good thing — I have always thought that we were more civil than that huge metropolis and could work together through our problems. Too bad it looks like I am in the minority. Arne Lillehamer Pacific Beach Common sense wins with Props C & D More funding to take care of Mission Bay Park (Prop C) and no more out of control alcohol use on our beaches (Prop D) — finally, common sense has prevailed. Councilman Kevin Faulconer took a lot of heat for his leadership on both of these fronts, but in the end, the majority of San Diegans agreed with him. I appreciate the way he worked with the neighborhoods and business communities to get input and support. I know not everyone is pleased with the results, but how refreshing to see an elected official who doesn’t back down when things get tough. I am an avid ocean swimmer, it’s a great way to relax from the pressures of my private law practice, but I haven’t even wanted to touch the fouled water in Mission Bay for 30 years. This new infusion of funding, which comes from the park itself rather than from my taxes, will be a great help in preserving wildlife habitats and improving the enjoyment for everyone. For me, one of the worst parts about going to the beach is that unsettled feeling of not knowing whether the people who are drinking are going to control themselves. I am relieved that now I can go and relax in the beauty of nature, without that gnawing concern. Thank you, San Diego voters, and thank you, Councilman Faulconer. Melody K. Anderson, Esq. North Park The beaches and bay are the big Nov. winners As a wife and mother of two, and as a businesswoman, I am writing to thank Councilman Kevin Faulconer for leading the effort to pass Propositions C and D. The whole point of allowing commercial leases on public park land was to take the financial burden of maintaining and improving Mission Bay Park off of taxpayers like me. Now that the park will be receiving more of the income generated there, I look forward to enjoying it with our girls and, eventually, with their children. As for keeping alcohol off the beach, I know that, frankly, we will feel safer and more comfortable going to the beach to enjoy nature, without the dangers and distractions of intoxicated visitors, more and more of whom were coming from beach areas where alcohol is already banned. Councilman Faulconer stood firm in the midst of heated opposition on both of these propositions. We appreciate his boldness, leadership and courage. Sara Clarke North Park