Traffic Initiative proposes flawed methodology

As a registered voter and Thousand Oaks resident, I'm committed to thoughtful development and the welfare of this community.

The proponents of Measure B may truly believe that they're protecting my rights as a voter, but this initiative actually proposes a flawed and misleading evaluation of traffic levels in order to obscure careful traffic planning.

The wellbeing of city government is tied to the financial health of the state, which, in turn, is dependent on the economic welfare of our federal government.

Cities in Ventura County are facing the challenge of providing services with dwindling resources.

As just one example, the City Council of Ventura will have begun the process of deciding how to eliminate or save more than $4 million to eliminate the anticipated deficit.

Here in Thousand Oaks, I watched the emotional pleadings of parents facing the closure of two of our schools.

I can only imagine the future for our school district, our fire services, our senior and teen centers, not to mention every other beneficial service that our city provides to this community, if we choose to legislate the existing planning process with flawed, knee-jerk methodology that will surely eliminate the choices we have of the type of future projects and redevelopment.

To understand the impact of Measure B, please visit the city website at toaks.org and read the impact study prepared, according to state law and delivered to the City Council.

I found this report to be comprehensive and carefully presented. The impact of Measure B will be far-reaching, with no recourse to correct it. Susan Engler Thousand Oaks