I went to the MROSD public input meeting for La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. There were about 60 – 80 people present, most of whom were from La Honda. In addition there were the usual 5 mountain bike advocates, and the usual 5 equestrian advocates. There were a few more equestrians from town than …
Category Archive: Advocacy
Nov 09
UCSC Bike Plan is up for review next Friday (11/7/2006)
Hi Folks, There will be a public review of the UCSC bike plan next Friday November 17th from 4-6 pm. Details are at the end of this message. I’m planning to attend. http://www2.ucsc.edu/taps/pdf/Bike_plan.pdf This is a great plan since UCSC has made provisions for LEGAL off road single track trails in Section 2. If you …
Oct 17
La Honda Creek Master Plan 11/16/2006
In 2004, the District kicked off the master planning process for La Honda Creek Preserve and completed two public workshops. Through the master planning process, the District will develop a resource protection and visitor use plan that aims to provide the public with greater opportunities for recreation access, interpretation, and education while protecting the natural, …
Oct 17
Sierra Azul-Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan 12/5/2006
In 2005, the District began a 15-month master planning process to develop a resource protection and visitor use plan for Sierra Azul-Bear Creek Redwoods Preserves. Through this process, the District aims to provide the public with greater opportunities for recreation access, interpretation, and education, while protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the combined …
Oct 16
Officer Elections Oct 23 at 7PM
We will be having elections for officers at our regular monthly meeting on October 23rd at Round Table Pizza in downtown Sunnyvale. This is a great way to get involved, have fun, meet some nice, dedicated, like-minded people. We will be looking for people to fulfill positions found on our contacts page. We will also …
Sep 25
Support BART, support multi-use trails Oct 7
We are organizing a multi user event on the peninsula in cooperation and support of the Bay Are Ridge Trail Council. BART has been a driving for force for multi use trails, and is very worthy of our support. I’d like to get at least 30 people to come down and register. Guided rides will …
Sep 20
DEFEND MOUNTAIN BIKING: SUPPORT THE IMBA LEGAL FUND!
Dear Josh, Can you believe mountain biking is still attacked as an illegitimate use of trails? First, we were accused of speeding erosion. Then, we were labeled a “dangerous menace.” IMBA is dispelling these false allegations and reopening trails — but a new danger looms. Liability concerns now pose a significant threat to our sport.That’s …
