NO TO MOUNTAIN BIKE FLOW TRAILS

    
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. Click on the link to view one of many examples currently posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uX_vUQAteI

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)

·         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

Parking will also be impacted at the Montecito lot and at all Lime Ridge entrances 

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 7 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