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Taresa Geilfuss
Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot • shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that / can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Ahna Jotter
Napa, CA
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that l can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Amanda Meltzer
Napa Resident Cyclist
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overtur the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use—-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will fravel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Bonnie Richardson]
, Napa, CA 94558
Tam a Napa County Resident and I often walk with my dog and bike in American Canyon. I am looking forward to the completion of this trail. A bike trail with less than a 2 foot shoulder would create hazards to walkers and cyclists who would share the road. I can't think of any reason 2 feet of space would be a problem for a developer. Now is the time to ensure adequate space for the bike trail. Thanks for your consideration. Bonnie Richardson
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from cam. why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council, I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities. Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that i can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths. Thank you for your consideration.
Otherwise, sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen, if not following typical bike path standards - especially since you've now been apprised by many of the risk.
Respectfully,
Chuck Taylor,
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-- the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Claus Blem
Taresa Geilfuss
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/ Some people who received this message don't often get email from Leam why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that 1 can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Dave Belef
Vallejo (frequent cyclist and patron of American Canyon Businesses, roads and trails) P.S. General Plans are a waste of time and money if all you do is ignore and or subvert them... "To laugh oflen and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you lived here. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Taresa Geilfuss
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Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 5:35 AM
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your address or neighborhood]
Taresa Geilfuss
From: Gary Linowski
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 8:32 AM
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from eam why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council,
I was born, raised and live in Napa County. I have been a cyclist for 55 of my 68 years and recognize a safety concern I'm certain was simply overlooked but creates a liability for the City.
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Please require this fence to comply with nationally recognized safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration and willingness to continue eliminating real and potential liabilities for our City of American Canyon.
Isn't it the duty of our city to employ risk management recommendations to best protect our city from litigations that arise from such decisions as to eliminate nationally recognized standards especially in a cycling rich community?
Respectfully,
Gary Linowski
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Dear American Canyon City Council, I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities. Watson Ranch is a new development that can accomodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use—-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully,
Heather Dooley, Napa county resident and voter
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Jim
Taresa Geilfuss
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I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence.
Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least.
This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well.
Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Julia and Steve Salvador
Taresa Geilfuss
From: Lynne Baker
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 20256:40 PM
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
The requested action, outlined below, equates to common sense on behalf of the Council, with the safety of residents first and foremost in mind as a final decision about the bike trail set back is made.
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-- the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, / want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Lynne Baker, RN
Taresa Geilfuss
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, / want facilities that | can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Mandy Ung Laakso
Taresa Geilfuss
From: Mark Headley
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 20255:39 PM
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1 Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Mark Headley
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From: Morganne Cruz Pessereau « @gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 7:58 PM
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Morganne Pessereau
1 Taresa Geilfuss
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Sent: Thursday, January 16, 20259:12 PM
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Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Please consider this decision with the many years of usage to come. I'm a regular user of the system in Napa, and would love nothing more than to have our very own network that I could take our kids on.
Bicycle usage is very important and it is not going away. It's only right that we support it as such.
Especially in a world where it's easier and easier to stay inside, this decision is very important.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best,
Nelson Monge
Taresa Geilfuss
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Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-- the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that ! can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Patti A Ihli]
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Taresa Geilfuss
From: Paul Hoffman
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:32 PM
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| Some people who received this message don't often get email from earn why. this is important Dear American Canyon City Council,
Please: a 2-foot shoulder is not too much to ask for at this early stage.
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard- the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Paul Hoffman
Taresa Geilfuss
From: Robyn Stuhr
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 6:29 AM
To:
Subject:
Dear American Canyon City Council,
I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoulder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard-the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that I can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well. Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your address or neighborhood]
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From: Sarah Zaki
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:51 PM
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Subject:
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear American Canyon City Council, I am writing to ask that you overturn the Planning Commission's decision to not include Condition 68 in their approval of the design permit for the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens Fence. Without the 2-foot shoutder that Condition 68 would have required--a locally and nationally-recognized safety standard--the path will not be as safe or comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.
Watson Ranch is a new development that can accommodate a 2-foot shoulder, and especially given the significance of the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens area as a vibrant town center, I want facilities that I can be proud of and that can safely use-ones that align with minimum safety standards at the very least. This path will be used by Watson Ranch residents and other American Canyon residents who will travel on it alone and in groups to restaurants, a farmer's market, events, and potentially a BMX park, among other attractions. It will draw tourists and those traveling the River-to-Ridge Trail as well.
Please ensure the path can comfortably accommodate all users and does not deter use due to lack of safety and comfort. Please require this fence to comply with safety standards along multi-use bike paths. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully,
Sarah Zaki, Solano county resident
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It has been brought to my attention that there is talk of ignoring the standard of a 2ft shoulder on the multi-use path at the WRSP/NVRG development, and plan to
allow a wall adjacent to the path. PLEASE DO NOT
permit such an unsafe condition on our long awaited,
As an older adult, I rely on these paths for walking
without a modest shoulder, all it takes is an errant child have a dire outcome for any/all of us if there is not
leeway/margin for error
thoughtfully planned improvements to our communit
less than we deserve. Safety should be FIRST and
FOREMOST on the planning agenda. The reason that
I avoid all but the most vacant neighborhood streets is because I am not the most confident rider. But riding
my bike is very good for maintaining my balance and
cardio. I feel, as an older adult (with many more out
there the bike lanes that our tax dollars contribute to should provide the minimum of standard safe and
smart designing
Maintain the standard shoulder on these paths at all
COStS!
Sincerely,
Terry England
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