NO TO MOUNTAIN BIKE FLOW TRAILS IN LIME RIDGE
What are mountain bike flow trails (MTBs)?
Mountain bike flow trails are designed to optimize speed. They take mountain bikers on a terrain-induced roller coaster experience, with little pedaling and braking necessary with banked turns, rolling terrain, ladders, and various types of jumps.
To date, the City of Walnut Creek:
has spent over $150,000 to evaluate the construction of a mountain bike flow trail directly above homes in the hills of south Lime Ridge Open Space (see diagram below)
has forged forward without community input, often aligning with outside interest groups
is reviewing subsequent phases to include more mountain bike flow trails above Crystyl Ranch and in Shell Ridge Open Space
Parking/traffic/congestion issues in Northgate corridors:
Increased traffic on Walnut Ave., Oak Grove Rd., Arbolado Rd., and Valley Vista Dr.
Planned parking sites per the city will be at:
1) Arbolado Park, along Arbolado Dr., and throughout all neighborhood side streets
2) Boundary Oak Golf Course, along Valley Vista Road, and all neighborhood side streets
3) Timberleaf Ct. at trail entrance to Lime Ridge
4) Ridgestone Ct. at trail entrance to Lime Ridge
Collateral Impact - safety, crime, wildfires, noise, environmental damage, property values:
Walnut Creek will become a magnet for mountain bike training, events, and competitions
Per Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation, only 13% of all trails are allocated for hikers and equestrians yet outside interest groups want to infringe on these passive use spaces
Mountain bike flow trails will encourage users and spectators to loiter above our homes
More home safety/crime concerns, wildfire risks, noise, destruction of local wildlife, and deterioration of home values
The time is NOW to voice YOUR concerns!
Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect our Open Space:
Voice your concerns at a Parks, Recreation and Open Space meeting (PROS) in person, via ZOOM, or via email. Email: PublicComments@walnut-creek.org
Voice your concerns at a City Council meeting in person, via ZOOM, or via email. Email: Mayor@walnut-creek.org
For your convenience, a sample email can be found at https://protectlimeridge.org/get-involved
Join your neighbors and post a yard sign:
Protect Lime Ridge - No Mountain Bike Flow Trail yard signs are now available. Request one at protectlimeridge@gmail.com
Volunteer:
Volunteers are needed to assist in efforts to fight the city's planned mountain bike flow trail. Email protectlimeridge@gmail.com to become involved.
Together, we can make a difference. Please join us at:
the upcoming PROS (Parks, Recreation and Open Space) meeting on Monday, August 14th at 6pm at City Hall. The mountain bike flow trail is on the agenda. Your attendance is critical!
for more information on PROS and City Council meeting:
https://www.walnut-creek.org/government/public-meeting-agendas-and-videos
If you have questions or need more information on our community efforts:
https://protectlimeridge.org/ or email us at protectlimeridge@gmail.com