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Ronald Sexton <
To:Advisory Bodies
Cc:Schwartz, Luke; Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Vision Zero Action Plan - Recommendation
Attachments:Agenda Package - ATC_Dec12_2024.pdf
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Dear Active Transportation Committee Team,
First, I really appreciate the goals, takeaways, and data within the Vision Zero Action Plan,
excellent work!
I’d like to make one recommendation to hopefully complement the Vision. That is, a dedicated
network of urban bike / pedestrian trails through the City of SLO, with the ultimate goal of
dedicated trails connecting Nipomo, SLO, and all the way to Paso Robles.
These are trail that are somewhat similar to the Bob Jones trail: no motorized vehicles, no
stop signs or no traffic lights, but with on/off ramps accessing major city streets using bike
lanes and/or pedestrian paths.
Best examples of these types of trails that I’ve enjoyed are:
Santa Ana River Bed Trail in Southern California. It’s a ~60 miles in San Bernardino to
the Pacific Ocean. There is access to all the major streets, including Angel Stadium.
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Santa Ana River Trail & Pkwy - Parks
parks.sbcounty.gov
San Jose Trails in Northern California. It’s a 65 mile network of trails that can take you
throughout Silicon Valley. This includes Downtown San José, San José Airport, Levi
Stadium, etc…
sanjoseca.gov
I road my bike to work for six years using one of the San Jose Trails, the Guadeloupe
Trail. The trail was a freeway for cyclists and pedestrians alike from South San Jose to
Mountain View. I found that it:
Promoted safety being free from cars and motorcyclists
Increased the number of cyclist and pedestrians commuting (or exercising)
Provided a great way to avoid traffic while reducing stress
Decreased traffic and pollution
To close, adding a network of dedicated trails would certainly facilitate achieving the Vision’s
goal “that no loss of life or severe injury is acceptable”.
Hope this is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Ron Sexton
408.431.9175
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SLO 93401
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