We, the undersigned residents and community members, respectfully request that the City of San Diego conduct a Traffic Engineering safety evaluation of the intersection of Copeland Ave & Copeland Pl.
This intersection is part of the local pedestrian network and is regularly used by neighborhood residents, including elementary-aged children walking to and from Franklin Elementary. Right now, the area does not have clearly defined pedestrian infrastructure, which means people on foot are sharing a narrow roadway space with vehicle traffic. This creates an unsafe and uncomfortable crossing for families and other residents who use these streets every day.
We also note that an active multi-unit development permit is currently under City review for property at the intersection (PRJ-1136903). If approved as designed, this will further constrain the corner. Large service vehicles, including garbage and recycling trucks, already have difficulty navigating the turn. This raises concerns about roadway geometry, turning movement constraints, and emergency vehicle access.
We are asking the City of San Diego Transportation Department to complete a Traffic Engineering review and warrant-based evaluation to determine whether the intersection meets criteria for safety improvements, including but not limited to sidewalk connectivity and pedestrian access improvements, a marked pedestrian crosswalk or enhanced crossing treatment, and right-of-way verification to assess the feasibility of infrastructure improvements.
This petition is not intended to oppose any specific development project. It is a request to make sure current and future conditions at Copeland Ave & Copeland Pl are properly reviewed so the street works safely and functions well for everyone who uses it.
We respectfully ask the City to prioritize a formal engineering-level review of this intersection.
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Reached 100 supporters
August 13, 2026
44 Comments
Huge safety concern at that corner especially when children are walking to school. Need a traffic study.
The street currently has a 90 degree turn between Copeland place and drive. Trucks and cars have a difficult time making the turn or observing the children playing. The cars parking behind the proposed car ports will be parked in the street just like the 42 nd St ally. This ends up in a dangerous situation. We have had one child killed and others hit on this side of Adams in Kensington. Cars drive too fast and 25 mile per hour speed limit should be reduced.
This corner desperately needs a continous sidewalk. Unsafe for everyone.Its 1 block from Franklin Elementary School.
This corner is very “tight”. It can be challenging for a regular sized vehicle to maneuver between parked cars when taking the turn. Due to the “right angle” the turn is somewhat “blind”
Preserve pedestrian safety. High density infill is based on walkable neighborhoods. Ensure projects protect and improve the walking needs of a community.
I have stopped parking or walking in this intersection due to visibility issues. I agree it is very unsafe for pedestrians. It's a blind turn due to the narrow street.
My son goes to school at Franklin elementary. I’m concerned about his safety crossing the street
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We, the undersigned residents and community members, respectfully request that the City of San Diego conduct a Traffic Engineering safety evaluation of the intersection of Copeland Ave & Copeland Pl.
This intersection is part of the local pedestrian network and is regularly used by neighborhood residents, including elementary-aged children walking to and from Franklin Elementary. Right now, the area does not have clearly defined pedestrian infrastructure, which means people on foot are sharing a narrow roadway space with vehicle traffic. This creates an unsafe and uncomfortable crossing for families and other residents who use these streets every day.
We also note that an active multi-unit development permit is currently under City review for property at the intersection (PRJ-1136903). If approved as designed, this will further constrain the corner. Large service vehicles, including garbage and recycling trucks, already have difficulty navigating the turn. This raises concerns about roadway geometry, turning movement constraints, and emergency vehicle access.
We are asking the City of San Diego Transportation Department to complete a Traffic Engineering review and warrant-based evaluation to determine whether the intersection meets criteria for safety improvements, including but not limited to sidewalk connectivity and pedestrian access improvements, a marked pedestrian crosswalk or enhanced crossing treatment, and right-of-way verification to assess the feasibility of infrastructure improvements.
This petition is not intended to oppose any specific development project. It is a request to make sure current and future conditions at Copeland Ave & Copeland Pl are properly reviewed so the street works safely and functions well for everyone who uses it.
We respectfully ask the City to prioritize a formal engineering-level review of this intersection.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 13, 2026
44 Comments
Oh what an important initiative! This corner has been a big problem. The visibility is poor, the sidewalks stop existing at a point, and large utility vehicles like the 3 weekly Trash pickups already have to maneuver around it with complications. I would love to see this made safer. We have an elementary school a block away and the street gets lots of traffic from cars as well as bikes and pedestrians with little kids and parents trying to find parking and also navigating drop offs.
Huge safety concern at that corner especially when children are walking to school. Need a traffic study.
The street currently has a 90 degree turn between Copeland place and drive. Trucks and cars have a difficult time making the turn or observing the children playing. The cars parking behind the proposed car ports will be parked in the street just like the 42 nd St ally. This ends up in a dangerous situation. We have had one child killed and others hit on this side of Adams in Kensington. Cars drive too fast and 25 mile per hour speed limit should be reduced.
This corner desperately needs a continous sidewalk. Unsafe for everyone.Its 1 block from Franklin Elementary School.
This corner is very “tight”. It can be challenging for a regular sized vehicle to maneuver between parked cars when taking the turn. Due to the “right angle” the turn is somewhat “blind”
Preserve pedestrian safety. High density infill is based on walkable neighborhoods. Ensure projects protect and improve the walking needs of a community.
I have stopped parking or walking in this intersection due to visibility issues. I agree it is very unsafe for pedestrians. It's a blind turn due to the narrow street.
My son goes to school at Franklin elementary. I’m concerned about his safety crossing the street
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Oh what an important initiative! This corner has been a big problem. The visibility is poor, the sidewalks stop existing at a point, and large utility vehicles like the 3 weekly Trash pickups already have to maneuver around it with complications. I would love to see this made safer. We have an elementary school a block away and the street gets lots of traffic from cars as well as bikes and pedestrians with little kids and parents trying to find parking and also navigating drop offs.