Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Bassett Road Access

Expressed strong neighborhood opposition to the proposed hospital gate on Bassett Road, highlighting safety hazards, traffic studies flaws, and pedestrian risks.

Disputed the hospital's claims of zero accidents at Hopkins and Bassett, pointing out frequent crashes and inaccuracies in lease counts.

Shared concerns about speeding traffic and danger to children playing near the intersection on King's Trail.

Noted constant traffic and police enforcement on Bassett Road, questioning the necessity of the Bassett entrance.

Reminded the board of the original 2006 agreement intended for emergencies only and urged the board to deny the request.

Stressed that Bassett Road is a critical pedestrian corridor for children and seniors, and warned against the slippery slope of approving hospital expansion traffic.

Expressed concern over speeding cars passing stopped school buses and questioned the enforceability of employee limits.

Detailed multiple serious accidents in front of their house and overflowing parking at the hospital.

Recounted a close call where a car sped past a school bus loading his children.

Highlighted local road test congestion and biking safety concerns on Bassett Road.

Spoke as a professional risk manager about the extreme danger of the Bassett and Hopkins intersection.

Clarified that St. Gregory the Great Church is not in bankruptcy and offered to roll over the church parking lease for four years at no cost increase, noting the hospital chose to terminate it.

Spoke about long-term traffic increases and infrastructure strain on local roads.

Praised community organization and urged the board to reject the proposal to protect neighborhood safety.

Warned that combined parish and regional growth will exponentially increase traffic.