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My name is Emily Almand, a current student of the University of Florida and a 3-year resident of the apartment complex Stratford Court, sitting right on the corner of SW 6th Ave and SW 10th Ave. As of now, the intersection is only a two-way stop running west-to-east and vice versa with free-flowing traffic on 10th Ave. For the 3 years I've lived at this apartment, I've easily seen 50 different altercations at this intersection due to the inability to see around city parking and identify if a car is coming. These interactions consisted of screaming matches, young adults skidding off of their scooters/bicycles to avoid an approaching car, and, as may be well known, accidents. I think it would be extremely beneficial if two stop signs could be added on the approaching ends of 10th Ave. Money could be saved in damages and injuries and the residents in the area would have to stop watching chaos erupt. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 813-495-8015 or email me at emalmand@ufl.edu.