16-0118_DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS OAK, LLC_E1a_Correspondence- Kiernan, Linda 1/18/2016
Matisse Reischl
Subject: FW: City council re: berm trail Ela
From: Linda Kiernan
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 10:53 AM
To: Maria Morris
Subject: City council re: berm trail
Dear Council,
I would like to start with saying that I am against having a paved bicycle trail adjacent to the existing multi-use
hike, bike, equestrian trail on the berm near the "Oaks" development. I ride this trail at least 2 or 3 times a week
and the majority of mountain bikers, baby stroller, dog walkers and equestrians have made this trail work for
approximately 40 years. If it works don't fix it.
I do realize that a bike trial to connect to the exiting bike trail on Calle Arroyo is needed but believe that an
alternate route would be safer for all.
I would like to suggest that the city look at working with Cal Trans on helping build a bike trail between the
citrus groves and Ortega highway. Bike trails are part of our transportation taxes and I believe this would be
safer for all. I have attached a few photos to give you an idea of what I believe would be the safest for all.
Sincerely,
Linda Kiernan
htip://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/hdm/pdf/ghp 1000.uckf
Please read topic 1002.1 (2)
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Avenida Siega, there is an existing equestrian trail on the right that is not used which would make an excellent
bike trail to connect with the existing bike trail on lower left of the picture.
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connect nicely with Avenida Siega to Calle Arroyo which could keep bicyclists off my f the Ortega and always
from the berm.
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Equestrian trails and bike trails have hazards for both horses and riders. Poop happens which could cause a
bicycle accident and horses slip on the slick asphalt and when they fall cause serious injuries to riders.
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This trail has worked for 40 years let's try and keep it that way
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