Hillarykb

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    Balsam Way Oakland, California - Merriwood
    We have been dealing with the issue of water pooling, not draining, and becoming a breeding ground for mosquitos on Balsam Way for several YEARS. As far as I can tell, the city hasn’t provided any reasonable solution nor are they coming out and scraping the sludge. There are children who play in the neighborhood and it is a health hazard. The city needs to be up here scraping lower Balsam Way on a regular basis.
  • 6045 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA 94611, USA - Merriwood
    Corner of Broadway Terrace and skyline Boulevard. There appears to be several sofas and an armchair just dumped in the middle of the road
  • 6959 Balsam Way Oakland, CA 94611, USA - Merriwood
    There is constant pooling of water from the combination of a French drain and apparently some underground natural water sources on Balsam Way. The street was swept only a few days prior to taking this photo. The water is immediately pooling after being swept, it's becoming stagnant, smelling awful, and is a breeding ground for mosquitos. The city needs to do something about the lack of drainage on Balsam Way.
  • 6925-6959 Balsam Way Oakland, CA 94611, USA - Merriwood
    Standing water has been pooling on Balsam Way for several months. It is re-pools almost immediately after we sweep the road. It is very smelly and and is certainly a breeding ground for mosquitos. Needs attention asap as there are children and pets living in the immediate area.
  • 6821-6901 Balsam Way Oakland, CA 94611, USA - Merriwood
    After every rain Balsam Way floods near the base of an uphill slopes vacant lot. After the water dissipates a bit, it turns into this huge muddy mess. We need better drainage and widening of the street.
  • 6946-6970 Balsam Way - Merriwood
    There has been significant erosion from the upslope lots on Balsam Way. With increased traffic on the road and more pedestrians out, the narrowing streets have made it very unsafe. There has been accidents involving dogs and motor vehicles, resulting in the death of a dog. This street needs to be widened.
  • 6940 Balsam Way Oakland, CA 94611, USA - Merriwood
    Balsam Way is a narrow, dead end road without sidewalks. With three blind turns, there are still no stop signs or speed bumps anywhere on the road, and there should be. Delivery drivers, construction workers and some residents all drive far too fast on the road. Tragically, my family dog was recently killed by a speeding construction worker. There are many children and families on the street and it is simply not safe. We need speed bumps or stop signs installed on the road to protect the neighborhood children and other family pets. I have contacted the traffic engineering dept and haven't even received a call back. It's been over one month. I tried to take a picture but that functionality is not working on the app.