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Wilbanks, Megan
From:melanie mills <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Bike Pump Track
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Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners, I am writing to support the Parks and Recreation Department’s effort to
identify a site for and construct a new bike pump track in SLO. I understand that several locations are under
consideration including Sinsheimer Park, Laguna Lake, and along the Bob Jones Trail.
I highly support development of a pump track at either Sinsheimer or Laguna Lake. Both of these sites are well located
in proximity to schools and housing and offer access via bike facilities that would support access by kids on their own
bikes, rather than only being dropped off in a car with their bike.
I do not support a pump track along the Bob Jones Trail off of South Higuera because it is isolated and access by bike on
S. Higuera is downright dangerous. I ride this as a daily commuter to my place of work and have had far too many
experiences including close calls with high speed vehicles, semi trucks with trailers, and distracted drivers. If you locate
it there, many parents will not feel comfortable allowing their kids to travel by bike. The isolated location may have
other drawbacks that could result in underuse of the park.
Thank you for moving this exciting project forward. Kids (and big kids) in SLO will benefit greatly from a City facility that
offers a healthy outdoor activity where people can meet up with friends after school, during summers, and on
weekends.
Best,
Melanie Mills
SLO
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