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Delgado, Adriana
From:Brian Koch <bakatwork@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday,
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Dirt Jumps and Pump Track Considerations
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Dear Parks & Rec Commission,
Please accelerate the development of city provided dirt jump parks and a pump track to replace the recent
destruction of the Costco Jumps. This new, or addition to a city park must be in an area that is centrally located,
easily accessible by kids via bike, and along designated safe cycling routes already in use to travel between schools
and across town. The acceptable locations include Laguna Lake Park & near Sinsheimer Park along the Railroad
Safety trail. Terrace Hill could also be a potential location.
The dirt jumps at Costco, while unauthorized, became a valued community resource over their decade-plus
existence. Jumps like these promote a healthy lifestyle for riders of all ages and abilities, build skills, teach
responsibility with their use & maintenance, and promote community bonds via easy equitable access. There are
many cities with jump parks that SLO can use as a guide. Just to name a few: Truckee Bike Park, Sedona Bike
Skills Park, Bijou at South Lake Tahoe, Snakes Hollow in St. George Ut, Valmont in Boulder CO. All are incredible
and offer a range of beginner, intermediate, and expert features accessible and challenging to all abilities.
I do not agree with the idea of locating the dirt jump park/pump track near the sewage treatment plant.
Sincerely,
Brian Koch, MD
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