15-1117_DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS OAK, LLC_E1a_Correspondence- Jesse, Barbara11/17/2015
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Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:39 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: Bike Trail
Please forward to Council for tonite's meeting
My name is Barbara Jesse. I am a resident of San Juan Capistrano and board a horse
near the proposed new trail for the last 4 years I have seen many situations on the berm
, many involving conflicts that cause harm. Safety is and should be a priority.
It is people who make bad decisions while riding, walking, running , driving and racing
that put all users at risk with poor judgement There is a growing need to accommodate
all users in a responsible manner. Will an asphalt trail prevent conflicts ? Not always.
It's proper placement will be important. Placing the asphalt trail near the development
and the natural trail near nature( the creek) seems to make common sense.
Enforcing proper use means rules , signs and patrols. Will golf carts be allowed on the
berm? They are there now. Can dogs run off leash? They do now. Motorcycles and cars
racing are not common but have occurred, just last nite as reported to the police This
trail may get a little asphalt ,but it will need a lot more hard work and planning to be safe
and truly useful for multiple users Lets not pave it and forget it.
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