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APPENDIX A: WRITE-IN SURVEY RESPONSES
Where do you see opportunities to create new trails within City limits? (39 respondents)
• No input (4 responses)
• From Old Ranch Park to Dublin boarder and Senior
Center
• The hills south of Windermere Parkway and east of
Dougherty Blvd..
• Bent Creek
• Old Ranch to Iron Horse trail
• none
let nature be nature
wild be wild
human footprints are eroding top soil
think about all living beings just not humans
at end of life you will regret your actions
• I would like a trail that connects the Bishop Ranch
Open space (which my husband and I use nearly every
day) to the Dublin Hills Regional open space.
• Is there a way to get from behind Hawkins Drive to
Bishop Ranch Open Space? And from there to Norris
Canyon Estates? Those could be great new trails.
• Anywhere that is close to various shopping areas like the Marketplace or City Center.
• Connect Bishop ranch trails to ridgeline and also
heading south
• Trail from the Crow Canyon Gardens
• In existing parks like sycamore valley and mount
Diablo.
• Connect all the parks together within the City that can be accessed from the Iron Horse trail rather than City
Streets.
• Over Quail Ridge to connect west to Bishop Ranch
(from Dougherty Valley area). There are no trails,
paved or otherwise to connect over the ridge, so you
have to take the busy road/sidewalk of Bollinger to get to Iron Horse. I think it prohibits folks from walking or riding to amenities and city services/Central Park, so
they drive.
• There’s long been talk of connecting Bishop Ranch
Open Space to a trail to the south but nothing has
been done. Maybe this is an EBRPD issue instead
though.
• Anywhere same reason as before
• South of Bishop Ranch open space behind West Side.
Probably need permission from private land owner
• Enhance Quail run trail
• Northeast of Bridges golf course, east of red willow
park
• Sycamore Valley Open Space
• Connection to Doughtery hills open space from Terra
Alta Dr
• Bishop ranch open space-connect to Dublin hills
• See previous answer
• A connector trail from Windemere to Iron Horse Trail
• Hills between Crow Canyon and and Diablo
specifically southern access to Sycamore Valley Open
Space.
• West san ramon
• Las Trampas Area
• no need to add more trails, there are plenty
• Bishop ranch regional open space
• I only see the danger of death on the trails.
• I don’t
• Connecting the trail ending near old Ranch Rd with
IronHorse
• More clearing could be done along the fire-roads
which form a buffer between houses and open
spaces in my area, but official trails are not necessary. • we need to maintain the trails we have, we don’t need new trails
• In between the developments on the west hills where
BR regional and Calaveras trails are. We definitely
need more trails on the west side of San Ramon!
• As mentioned before, just south of Sycamore Valley
Open Space Preserve
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APPENDIX A: WRITE-IN SURVEY RESPONSES
Do you have any additional feedback to share regarding recommendations that have not already been captured in this survey? (30 respondents)
• No input (6 responses)
• I love the Iron Horse Trail, especially between Alcosta Blvd. and Bollinger Canyon Rd, because of the ground
squirrels and bunnies. Please don’t harm their habitat. • San Ramon’s trails have wildly improved over the past couple of decades, bringing more of our community
together outdoors. We love to see it! This is exactly
the kind of quality of life our tax dollars pay for, and we are grateful.
• Could also extend Bishop ranch trails northward
more toward Las Trampas to make continuous trails
from Las Trampas to Dublin Hills (and separately to
Pleasanton ridge, but EBParks
• Residents would benefit from an overhaul of Iron
Horse trail. With the recent popularity of e-scooters
and e-bites safety is a concern on Iron Horse trail
for pedestrians. Widening of the trail would improve
safety allowing a dedicated Lane specifically for
e-scooters and e-bikes. This would improve safety
dramatically. Also, posting of speed limit signs along
the trail would help as well.
• We need more mountain bike trails in wooded areas.
Clean out all the rattle snakes in Las Trampas to make
it safe there. Add gravel to all the trails and fire roads to make them more usable during winter. The clay is
really bad in the winter.
• Yes there are places on the trail that have stair access to business. I am in a Powerchair. Make ramps
instead of stairs or make both. It makes people who
use Powerchairs have to go past where they might
want to go
• Create trails in the surrounding hills for hiking and mountain bike riding.
• Love our trails and parks. More connections so I can
spend less time in the car with my family is a priority. • Does the city have sufficient staff to care and
maintain the existing trails? I do not see enough
trash bins available and the garbage cans are
always full, especially after the weekends in the city
parks. I also have seen an increase in the number
of ground squirrels in the area and they have been
very destructive on the trails which is a dangerous
situation for many hikers who have existing health
concerns.
• Please consider when adding trails or advertising
existing trails on the website that run through
neighborhoods to plan for parking in lots not in front
of peoples houses.
• This is a great project. Good luck with it!
• Make the trails more lively ( access to benches chairs) view points etc
• Really looking forward to new trails!
• More greenscape parks are needed without building
parking lots at new parks in walkable neighborhood.
Classic example is Critters park where the concrete
space and parking is more than the green space.
• Encourage invasive plant removal, i.e. mustard,
thistles, native wildflower introduction, and trash
receptacles to reduce littering.
• No more e bikes on trail or specified e bike trails and areas.
• Sorry I don’t have many ideas about these questions,
but please allow me to let you know that I really enjoy the open space/trails on the both sides of the Old
Ranch Road. I’ve been living in SR for 20 years, they
are my daily place where I embrace the nature. I feel
I can’t live without it. Thank you for everything! Really appreciated!! We are so lucky to live in San Ramon!
• please limite the E-bicycle on the trail road, we don’t want the racing trail.
• Accessible trails are wonderful, but not if it puts are homes at risk for an invasion of privacy, or more
accessible to thieves.
• Trail signage as well as strategies & actions for
avoiding & managing trail conflicts need much greater
attention.
• Thank you for polling the residents!
• #1 Priority should be making it easy for people to find and follow the trails with clear and easy directions.
That means:
1. Better signage! Trailheads must be clearly marked
otherwise people can’t find them! We have so many
“hidden” trails simply because there’s no signage at
all.
2. Better trail list! Each trail should include clear
directions to the trailhead and an easy-to-understand
map that people can screenshot and follow.
• maintenance is not kept up in most areas and if
there’s any funding it should be spent on fixing what’s broken.
• Add trees on trails. Particularly open spaces in trails hidden hills and others connecting to Piccadilly park
area. Trees adds shade and increase trails utilization.
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
Cotoni-Coast Dairies features a 9 mile multi-use stacked loop trail system with the easiest loop trail closest to the trailhead. The landscape combines modern grazing practices with public access through dedicated trails built sustainably for erosion control and low maintenance.
PURPOSE
Case studies are real-world examples
of how management strategies
perform in practice and offer insights
into what works and what doesn't. They
can also encourage more innovative
and non-traditional approaches by
exposing planners to a broader range
of strategies.
Comparable communities are used
to benchmark best practices and
understand how similar communities
address challenges.
COTONI-COAST DAIRIES, CA
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies property is
a coastal landscape located north of
Davenport in Santa Cruz County, California.
Spanning approximately 5,800 acres, the site
encompasses a rich mix of coastal terraces,
grasslands, redwood forests, and riparian
canyons. It is part of the California Coastal
National Monument and is managed by the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Historically used for dairy ranching, the
property has recently allowed public access
for recreation. Public access was first
established in 2025 after extensive planning
and community engagement. The site now
features a growing network of multi-use trails,
designed to support hiking, mountain biking,
and nature observation, while preserving
sensitive ecological and cultural resources.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies trail system offers a
strong precedent for environmentally sensitive,
phased trail planning. The project emphasizes
strategic trailhead placement, loop-based trail
design for varying ability levels, and low-impact
construction techniques. It also integrates
clear wayfinding, protects sensitive habitats,
and uses innovative practices like virtual cattle
fencing (which controls the movement of
livestock with auditory and electrical rather
than physical barriers) to balance land use and
conservation. The trail network was developed
in collaboration with federal agencies, local
volunteers, and Indigenous stakeholders,
highlighting the value of inclusive, communitydriven planning.
For San Ramon, this model reinforces the
importance of a trail hierarchy, access
clarity, phased development, and regional
coordination such as the EBRPD. Cotoni’s
approach to signage, user etiquette, habitat
protection, and stewardship offers strategies to
address many of the existing challenges within
San Ramon’s trail system.
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
Johnny Cash Trail, Folsom, California
Image Source: © fotoastra / Adobe Stock
Darrington Trail at Folsom Lake, California
Image Source: © Lisa / Adobe Stock
Darrington Trail near Folsom Lake, California
Image Source: © Lisa / Adobe Stock
FOLSOM AREA TRAIL SYSTEM, CA
The Folsom Area Trail System spans both urban
areas of Folsom and the adjacent natural areas
such Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Lake
Natoma. The system includes over 120 miles of
trails, blending paved Class I commuter routes with
natural-surface recreational trails.
Trail planning in Folsom balances urban connectivity
with environmental protection. Through a
combination of local city-led planning and regional/
state collaboration, the area has developed a highly
used trail system supported by infrastructure,
community stewardship, and long-range vision.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Folsom Area Trail System exemplifies a highly
integrated, multi-agency trail planning model. It
includes a diverse mix of trail types, with emphasis
on commuter and recreational connections. Its
success stems from strategic expansions through
capital investment and active stewardship programs
like Adopt-A-Trail. Signage, accessibility, and
maintenance are supported through community
involvement and public-private partnerships.
For San Ramon, this example demonstrates
the value of blending urban Class I corridors
with natural trail access, leveraging volunteer
stewardship, and aligning with regional trail
networks. Folsom’s use of long-range trail planning
and coordinated implementation across city and
state levels offers a model for balancing trail quality, user diversity, and ecological management.
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
BOULDER OPEN SPACE & MOUNTAIN
PARKS, CO
Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks manages over
35,000 acres of protected lands surrounding the City
of Boulder, Colorado. The landscape includes a mix
of grasslands, foothills, forested canyons, and rocky
outcrops offering both landscape diversity and proximity to urban areas. Planning is guided by a comprehensive
2019 Master Plan focused on ecological protection,
inclusive access, and community-driven stewardship.
The system includes a wide-range of multi-use trails,
natural area access points, and restored habitats. Trails are planned and managed through ecologically informed
Best Management Practices and new trail projects
emphasize durability, habitat protection, accessibility, and phased implementation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Boulder trail system serves as a precedent for
ecologically grounded trail planning with a strong
emphasis on long-term stewardship and community
involvement. Their use of detailed ecological BMPs
ensures that trail alignments, construction methods, and maintenance practices are tailored to protect sensitive resources. Planning is executed through Integrated Site Projects allowing phased, small-scale improvements
aligned with broader management goals.
For San Ramon, Boulder’s model demonstrates the value
of pairing trail access with environmental protection.
Lessons include the integration of volunteer programs,
trail realignments for inclusive access, and strategic
trailhead upgrades to improve user navigation. Boulder, Colorado’s Flatirons are an emblem of the city Image Source: © Jim Glab / Adobe Stock
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
BRIONES SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
The Briones Special Management Area (SMA) is a 1,600 acre zone within Briones Regional Park (Contra Costa County, California) that uses various trail management strategies that balance habitat, wildlife, and watershed protection with recreational uses. The most notable of these strategies separates bikers, hikers, and equestrians using alternating access days, one-way trails, and designating trails for specific uses to reduce user conflicts and human impacts on the natural environment.
The Briones SMA had experienced an increase in illegal “social trails” traversing through sensitive habitats and landscapes. In 2023, a twoyear pilot program was introduced to test a variety of trail management strategies. Today, the SMA continues to strictly regulate trail uses by designating trails for specific user groups and by alternating certain trails between bicyclists and equestrians according to day of the week.
Separation of uses by day of the week allows multiple user groups to access the site while improving safety and reducing the likelihood of user conflicts.
Image Source: East Bay Regional Park District
Map of Briones Special Management Area showing the various trail designations used.
Image Source: East Bay Regional Park District
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
BRIONES SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA (CONT'D)
In a community survey, 93% of respondents reported a positive experience with the pilot program and trail collection data showed approximately 80% compliance among trail users.
TRAIL DESIGNATIONS
The following trail types are used at Briones Special Management Area:
• Bikes Only (Downhill)
• Hikers Only
• Hikers & Bikes Only
• Unpaved Trail (Hikers, Horses, & Bikes Allowed)
• Unpaved Trail (Hikers & Horses Only)
On weekdays, bikes and horses must remain on their designated trails.
On odd numbered weekend dates, horses are not permitted within the zone and on even numbered weekend dates, bikes are not permitted within the zone. This system allows the restoration and protection of environmental and biological resources while maintaining recreational access through the area. This is a good example of how purpose built trails can accommodate a full range of users and fill the void for mountain bike trails in the region.
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APPENDIX B: COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES & CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY: FORMER RAIL-TRAIL OPPONENT HAS DIFFERENT VIEWS TODAY “About 10 years ago, Arden Hills Parks and Recreation wanted to put in an 8-foot wide blacktop trail cutting through several blocks of residential area in my neighborhood. I openly opposed this trail as I voiced my opinion with neighbors, the Mayor, and at the City Council Meeting. Since this trail would be next to my back yard and I had no personal use for it, I felt it was a bad thing to have. I envisioned all sorts of horrible things happening to take away from the pleasant backyard I had come to love... [T]he City Council opted not to implement the voices of naysayers... They voted to build a paved trail.
Without this trail, my son would not have learned to inline skate at such an early age, nor bicycled on his own over to his grandmother’s house, who lives near the other end of the trail.
Without this trail my neighbor and I wouldn’t have taken up our early morning walks. Without this trail people wouldn’t be able to link up as quickly or easily or safely with other trails in communities next to ours. Every day of the week and almost every hour of daylight, someone is right at the edge of my yard behind my house as they use this paved trail - walking, running, jogging, inline skating, bicycling, pulling a wagon, pushing a stroller, or walking a pet.
Because of this friendly sort of ‘traffic,’ numerous eyes are watching my house whether we are home or not; that’s old fashioned neighborhood security that money can’t buy.
There’s been no problem with litter, noise or window peepers, and no damage to the trail or my property. There’s been plenty of smiles on my face, though, as I’ve watched from my kitchen window or my deck the families sharing time together on bikes and trikes, groups of kids with beach towels or fishing poles in their wagons heading for the lake, early risers getting in their aerobic exercise, or couples catching the last rays of a sunset as they stroll along after dinner.” - Kristine Poelzer, Minnesota (TrailTalk)
BENCH IN DOUGHERTY HILLS OPEN SPACE
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
Improving the community’s ability to commute between work and home, run errands, and access parks and open space via a connected pedestrian and bicycle network.
Increasing the number of
access points to open space
and commuter trail systems.
Developing east-west trails
that connect the city’s
existing north-south routes.
W E
Enhancing user comfort along Iron Horse Trail,
a popular existing north-south route.
Providing safe facilities that are
accessible to all ages and abilities.
Connecting to the nearby
regional trail network and
strengthening partnerships
with other agencies.
Relevant planning documents were reviewed to ensure that the recommendations in this plan align with and build upon the policies and projects identified in previous planning efforts. The recommendations from previous plans are organized on the following pages according to the Trails Master Plan’s five focus areas.
Plans produced by the City’s various departments paint a vision for the city’s future that supports a culture of environmental stewardship and promotes a healthy community. While the goals and content of each plan varies, common themes related to trail development are shown in the graphic below.
COMMON PLANNING THEMES IN SAN RAMON
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
MASTER PLAN ALIGNMENT
Review of earlier planning documents helps inform the Trails Master Plan not only by describing the community’s vision for the present and future, but also by identifying areas of overlap which allow trails to provide multiple benefits and potential funding opportunities. For example:
• If used by the community, construction of commuter trails can ultimately reduce vehicular emissions and improve overall air quality.
• Providing trash and recycling receptacles along trails can help achieve the General Plan and Climate Action Plan’s waste reduction goals.
• Upgrading existing dirt trails to paved trails can improve accessibility for all residents. • Appropriate landscaping standards associated with trails can improve scenic quality while reducing water consumption and fire risk.
The recommendations listed in "Appendix C: Previous Plan Alignment" on page A-12 represent various goals and policies that have been previously adopted. While some relate directly to this plan’s Recommendations, others tie more closely to Funding Opportunities or Trail Construction Standards.
OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED
WITH TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
While a strong trail network is primarily
viewed as a recreation asset, trails can
serve a number of functions. Further
development of the trail system can help
advance several of San Ramon’s other
planning goals, such as:
• Air Quality: Reduce the number of
vehicle miles traveled by providing
safe, comfortable facilities for alternate
modes of transportation.
• Open Space Preservation: Acquire,
preserve, and maintain open space
and its natural resources for future
generations.
• Fire Prevention and Wildlife Habitat:
Low-maintenance, drought tolerant
native landscaping reduces fire risk
and environmental impacts while
connecting wildlife habitat areas within
parks and open spaces.
• Environmental Stewardship: Educate
residents on the linkage between land
use, transportation, water and energy
use and air pollution.
• Partnership Strategy: Form a strong
relationship between the City, trail
advocates, and resident to strengthen
San Ramon’s trail culture and
stewardship opportunities.
Measure T-2: Promote active transportation mode shift by enhancing 37 miles of vehicle roadways into active transportation corridors by 2040 that extend safe active transportation routes from residential areas into the downtown core.
Measure T-1: Implement and regularly update the Bicycle Master Plan and Walking District Master Plan as needed to reduce vehicle miles traveled and achieve an active transportation mode share of 3% by 2030 and 8% by 2045.
Measure C-1: Conserve and manage the existing open spaces, natural lands, and trail system in San Ramon to reinforce the community’s defining characteristics and increase carbon sequestration on these lands.
Relevant Climate Action Plan Goals
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
PREVIOUS PLAN SUMMARY
San Ramon is home to a number of agencies
and organizations that have embarked on
their own planning efforts in the past. Several
relevant plans were reviewed to ensure
that the goals and recommendations of
the Trails Master Plan align with work and
outreach that has already occurred. The plans
reviewed focus on topics such as recreation,
transportation, geologic hazard abatement,
and more.
The plans summarized on this page represent
those most relevant to this Trails Master Plan.
Additional plans which guided the development
of trail recommendations or generally support
the development of trails, such as the San
Ramon Climate Action Plan (updated 2025),
are noted throughout the document.
Specific goals and policies from City-led
plans (the Bicycle Master Plan; the City's
General Plan; the Parks, Trails, Open Space,
and Recreation Master Plan; and the Walking
District Plan) that are carried forward by the
Trails Master Plan are listed on the following
pages.
City of San Ramon
Bicycle Master Plan
2026 Draft Update • City of San
Ramon
The plan is designed to create a community
where bicycling is a practical and safe option,
accessible to people of all ages and abilities,
that connects residents for commuting,
errands, and recreation. The proposal outlines
an 81-mile network of low-stress bicycle
facilities, such as separated bike lanes and
shared-use paths. The on-street bicycle
network will be complemented by off-street
trails. The network will be supported by
policies and programs related to education,
enforcement, and encouragement.
City of San Ramon
General Plan Update
2023 • City of San Ramon
The General Plan update sets policies for land
use, transportation, open space, conservation,
and community services. It emphasizes
sustainable growth, hillside and ridgeline
protection, and balanced development that
enhances quality of life. Transportation
goals call for a safe, multimodal system with
expanded pedestrian and bicycle networks.
The plan supports trail development for
recreation and mobility, linking neighborhoods
with jobs, schools, and regional systems.
San Ramon Parks,
Trails, Open Space, and
Recreation Master Plan
2020 • City of San Ramon
This 10-year plan sets goals for enhancing
parks, trails, open space, and recreation
facilities. It emphasizes four guiding principles:
interconnected systems, conservation and
connection to nature, inclusivity, and balancing
quality with quantity. Key actions include
improving the Iron Horse Trail, creating east–
west trail connections, preserving open space,
adding shade and seating, and expanding
nature-based amenities. Community input
drove priorities such as connectivity, access
to nature, and serving diverse and aging
populations.
San Ramon Walking
District Plan
2022 • City of San Ramon
The plan creates a vision for walkable,
mixed-use districts that connect residents,
businesses, and open spaces. It identifies
priority pedestrian corridors, enhanced
crossings, and safer intersections to reduce
barriers for people walking. Design strategies
include wider sidewalks, shaded seating,
public art, wayfinding, and traffic calming.
The plan highlights connections to transit
and regional trails while encouraging mixeduse development that supports walking as a primary mode. Its focus on safe, connected
pedestrian networks complements the Trails
Master Plan.
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
Iron Horse Trail Active
Transportation Corridor
Study
2020 • Contra Costa County
This plan identifies current and future needs
of the Iron Horse Trail Corridor in Contra
Costa County. It outlines a vision for a safe,
accessible, and connected corridor that serves
people walking, bicycling, and using shared
mobility devices. The plan breaks up the Iron
Horse Trail into fifteen segments; two in San
Ramon. In the San Ramon sections, sufficient
road right-of-way for widening is identified.
Opportunities for trail corridor, intersections,
and access projects are listed in each segment
review.
Northwest Specific Plan
2006, Revised 2017 • City of San
Ramon
The Northwest Specific Plan area
encompasses over 350 acres of land adjacent
to the existing City limits on the east and west
sides of Bollinger Canyon Road. The 50 acre
area to the west of Bollinger Canyon Road is
within the County of Contra Costa's Urban
Limit Line (where new urban land uses can be
designated) as well. This area's existing and
proposed trail network should be referenced to
ensure coordinated access to the rest of San
Ramon. Understanding future plans for the
development’s expansion and GHAD Plan of
Control can highlight recreation opportunities
in this area.
NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY O F SAN RAMON
Adopted November 28, 2006
City Council Resolution 2006-172
Southern Las Trampas
Wilderness Regional
Preserve
2023 • East Bay Regional Park
District
The primary goal for this land use plan
amendment is to provide a framework for the
natural resource management and associated
public staging/access and trails needed to
maintain a balance between conserving
significant resources and providing the public
and staff with improved access and facilities
and increased opportunities for low-intensity
recreational use and interpretation within the
project area. The Preserve development has
connections to this project area via existing
and proposed EBRPD trails.
Southern Las Trampas
Wilderness Regional
Preserve
Planning, Trails and GIS Department
Acquisition, Stewardship and Development Division
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605
FINAL LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT • 2023
East Bay Regional Park
District The District Plan
In-progress Draft • East Bay Regional
Park District
The District Plan is high-level document that
guides the Park District into its next century.
Access to parks via expanded and improved
trail networks was included in the themes of
the first phase of community engagement.
The desired improvements for trails include
separated mobility types, accessible trails,
multilingual wayfinding, and developing trails
for commuting and other non-recreational
travel to and from transit, residential, and
commercial areas.
Doubletracking on the Iron Horse
Trail
In-progress Construction Documents •
Contra Costa County
Focused on the Iron Horse Trail between
Bollinger Bridge and Crow Canyon, this plan
will describe a toolbox of design elements
that will direct how bike and pedestrian traffic
will be physically separated on the Iron Horse
Trail and beyond. These tools will be used
throughout the East Bay Regional Park District
trail system for doubletracking. This is a major
strategy in managing the impacts of new
mobility modes such as e-bikes on the trail and
improving comfort for pedestrians.
HOW THE TRAILS PLAN FITS
WITH PREVIOUS PLANS
This plan provides guidance
for developing the off-road
trail network, which builds
upon the existing trail system
and complements the on-road
pedestrian and bicycle network.
These on- and off-road trail
systems should work together to
improve safety and connectivity
for cyclists and pedestrians
throughout San Ramon.
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Build and maintain a network of on- and off-street bicycle facilities that seamlessly connects neighborhoods to commercial and employment centers, schools, parks, existing trails, transit centers, and public facilities to increase use for commute, recreational, or other trips.
Develop looped trail systems in open spaces and the Walking District.
Provide non-slip surfaces, seating, and shade.
Provide stronger east-west connections via low-stress bicycle facilities on Crow Canyon Road, Norris Canyon Road, Bollinger Canyon Road, Old Ranch Road, Montevideo Drive, and Alcosta Boulevard.
Increase the number of defined access points to open space trails systems and the Iron Horse Trail through land acquisition, licensing agreements with Contra Costa County, and incentives for dedication and improvement of land for trailhead parks and walkways.
Focus on creating more Class 1 (shared use paths) and Class 4 (cycle track) facilities.
Prioritize bicycle network improvements in the core area of San Ramon, including construction of new facilities and actions to remove barriers to cycling as identified in the San Ramon Bicycle Master Plan (2018), in order to support development in the City’s Priority Development Areas (PDAs).
Create bicycle connections within Bishop Ranch Business Park/other employment centers, commercial districts, and neighborhoods to enhance connectivity.
CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOODS & OPEN SPACE
ABBREVIATIONS
• BMP: Bicycle Master Plan (2026 Draft Update)
• GP: General Plan 2035
• PTOSR: Parks, Trails, Open Space, and
Recreation Master Plan
• WDP: Walking District Plan SAN RAMON OPEN SPACE
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COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS FOR REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Coordinate with local and regional agencies to create a bicycle system that extends beyond the City’s limits and provides access to regional employment centers, shopping centers, public facilities, transit centers, schools, and parks.
Support the development of an unpaved and paved trail system in Faria’s open space and Preserve Park.
Work with the East Bay Regional Park District and private landowners to form a connected trail network that increases pedestrian and bicycle trail accessibility citywide that provides connectivity between parks, schools and open space lands. Support EBRPD’s development of additional unpaved, multi-use trail loops and trailheads.
Strengthen the City’s partnership with East Bay Regional Parks District, Contra Costa County, and other jurisdictions and private organizations.
Work with neighboring jurisdictions to ensure that continuity in bicycle and pedestrian networks is provided at jurisdictional boundaries.
Work with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Caltrans to program improvements into appropriate planning documents and coordinate enhancements with existing planned projects.
SAN RAMON OPEN SPACE
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
ENHANCE THE IRON HORSE TRAIL WITHIN CITY LIMITS
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Continue to emphasize the Iron Horse Trail as a major north-south route for non-motorized modes of transportation by improving connectivity and enhancing amenities for these modes. Minimize conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians/cyclists on the Iron Horse Trail by widening and separating “rolling” uses from “walking and running” uses.
Make Iron Horse Trail more inviting and comfortable in all seasons and for all abilities of users. Provide shade and seating along the trail.
Increase accessibility and connectivity to the Iron Horse Trail and the regional/city trail network, including the possibility of bicycle/ pedestrian overcrossing(s) described in the San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail Corridor Concept Plan.
Promote urban forestry projects that shade buildings, homes, streets, pedestrian walkways, and urban core areas to reduce surface and ambient temperatures and reduce energy required for cooling.
Consider opportunities for solar powered lighting and the installation of solar parking shade structures.
Develop Iron Horse Trail overcrossing of Bollinger Canyon Road.
Develop Iron Horse Trail overcrossing of Crow Canyon Road.
Continue to explore opportunities to underground existing overhead utility lines with available funding to allow the growth of shade trees.
Continue to explore alternate sources of funding in addition to PG&E monies available under Rule 20(a), to underground overhead lines.
Implement the San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail Corridor Concept Plan by refining the design alternatives and pursue funding through grants, public/private partnerships and other funding sources as appropriate.
Expand the City’s partnership with multiple partners, such as East Bay Regional Parks District, Contra Costa County, SRVUSD, Bishop Ranch, and PG&E, to facilitate the implementation of Iron Horse Trail improvements and coordinate roles and responsibilities.
IRON HORSE TRAIL
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
ENHANCE EXISTING TRAILS WITHIN CITY LIMITS
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Maintain and support a comprehensive vision for future trails within and around San Ramon.
Provide high quality public facilities, services, and other amenities within close proximity to residents.
For the creation and maintenance of unpaved trail systems, utilize industry standard trail guidelines or those set forth in the San Ramon Walking District Plan.
Provide secure bike parking at parks and recreation facilities.
Incorporate art, nature, education, and culture into parks and trails to create distinction between facilities and enhance place-making.
Seek partnership opportunities with the private sector and with other public agencies through the Parks & Community Services Department’s established Partnership Program to enhance park facilities and provide leisure time activities.
Encourage future development along the trail corridor to provide connection points and amenities such as benches, landscaping, and signage as appropriate.
Replace existing unprotected bike facilities with separated facilities, which are preferred by San Ramon residents.
Provide passive recreational amenities within the City’s parks to meet the needs of citizens of all ages and interests.
Provide and promote opportunities to reduce waste. Ensure that solid waste programs effectively address community needs and issues.
Provide convenient recycling opportunities.
SAN RAMON OPEN SPACE
A-20 | Appendices
APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
PROVIDE NEW AND ENHANCED TRAILHEADS & NAVIGATION
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Maintain and continually update website and app-based trail planning.
Reflect low-stress bicycle routes within mapping.
Maintain attractive and distinctive street identification signs for all areas of the City.
Create a pedestrian and bicyclist signage plan.
Install trail directional signage, especially at trailheads and intersections. Incorporate signage on City properties and right-of-way.
TRAIL SIGN IN SAN RAMON OPEN SPACE
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APPENDIX C: PREVIOUS PLAN ALIGNMENT
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
PREVIOUS PLAN RECOMMENDATION BMP GP PTOSR WDP
Create a safe and comfortable bicycle network that can be enjoyed by residents, students, commuters, and visitors of all ages and abilities.
Provide varied recreational opportunities accessible to all City residents.
Improve safety for cyclists at intersections through traffic signal modifications, pavement markings, curb extensions, and other strategies.
Seek input from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District to ensure that fire protection measures are identified.
Ensure crime‐reduction and public safety features are incorporated into the design of new development projects through the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program (CPTED).
Encourage the formation of Business Improvement Districts or other funding mechanisms to facilitate construction/provision of amenities and other activities such as a coordinated wayfinding program, signage, branding, or event promotion.
Partner with EBRPD and other nature-based organizations to increase access to and offerings of other outdoor education programs.
Support the development of more specialized, science-based programming by partner agencies and organizations.
Hold events that promote and celebrate bicycling and encourage participation from neighborhoods throughout the city. This could include Open Streets events in which a roadway is closed to motorized traffic on a pre-determined day to allow people to walk, bike, and roll on a street free of motor vehicles.
Continue to provide broad-based outdoor education programming such as guided trail hikes.
Leverage volunteers from local cycling groups, mountain bike clubs, hiking organizations, and open space groups to create and maintain trails and to lead guided hikes.
Program walking events in the Walking District.
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APPENDIX D: "FRIENDS OF" GROUP PURPOSE AND OPPORTUNITIES
PURPOSE
"Friends of" trail organizations fill gaps when
public agencies don't have capacity or funding
to address issues or improvements on their
own. These volunteer-led organizations allow
community members to become stewards
of the trails and give a sense of communal
ownership of the trail system.
"Friends of" groups can be viewed as
implementation partners that extend the City's
capabilities, bring in outside funding, and build
long-term community ownership of the trail
system.
STRUCTURE
"Friends of" trail organizations are typically
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations which are
led by a volunteer board of directors and often
supported by specific committees (fundraising,
stewardship, etc). They are sometimes staffed
by an executive director or program managers
if they grow large enough. These groups
operate through a formal partnership with a
public agency with clearly defined roles for
each party. While agencies retain ownership,
liability, and major capital responsibilities,
"friends of" groups provide volunteer labor,
fundraising, and community advocacy.
WHAT THEY DO
Build New Trails
• Partner with cities, counties, or land trusts to deliver new trail segments • Organize and lead volunteer trail-building days
• Advocate for trail projects during the annual capital improvement planning process and support implementation of master plans
Maintain Existing Trails
• Coordinate ongoing maintenance crews (vegetation management, signage upkeep, etc) • Report hazards, vandalism, or more complicated maintenance needs • Promote responsible trail use (trail etiquette, habitat protection, grazing practices) Fundraise
• Raise funds for projects through memberships, donations, grants, and events • Sponsor amenities like benches, signage, trailheads, and interpretive elements • Leverage private funding to match public grants, giving a competitive advantage • Assist with grant applications and other funding opportunities Engage with the Community
• Host volunteer days, guided hikes and bike rides, and educational events • Conduct community outreach to ensure trail development project represent the community's evolving desires
• Act as liason between the public and agencies to elevate community priorities
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APPENDIX D: "FRIENDS OF" GROUP PURPOSE AND OPPORTUNITIES EXAMPLE "FRIENDS OF" GROUPS
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship
Founded in 1997, the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewartship has grown from a special interest advocacy group into a professional trail stewardship organization with deep trails expertise, a full roster of field and office staff, extensive community and volunteer engagement, and strong relationships with local land managers. The are instrumental in the construction and maintenance of trails at throughout Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, connecting trail users to open spaces through public and private volunteer trail work events. The organization is also a licensed CA contractor.
Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC)
The MCBC has been instrumental in expanding multi-use paths across Marin County, California.
The Coalition provides advocacy, education, and project delivery support. They have played key roles in advancing segments of trails such as the Great Redwood Trail by providing technical input during planning phases, conducting outreach and funding campaigns, and influencing policy by advocating for trail improvements through involvement in General Plans, Capital Improvement Programs, and environmental review documents.
Bicycle Trails Council East Bay (BTCEB)
Bicycle Trails Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of volunteers who successfully fought the impending closure of almost all mountain bike trails in the East Bay. They are the oldest mountain bike advocacy group in the United States and one of the founding clubs of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). Their trail crews help maintain trails in local parks and their members and partners have volunteered countless hours to build new trails and improve existing ones.
Stewards of Briones
The Stewards of Briones have long been the invisible trail caretakers of Briones Regional Park until entering a formal agreement with the East Bay Regional Parks District with the introduction of the Briones Pilot Program. In 2023 they formed a stewardship organization to legally maintain the existing trails, and advocate for equitable trail access and development of new trails. Between July 2023 and February 2026, they have contributed over 4,700 hours of volunteer trail work.
Community volunteers with the Stewards of Briones
Image Source: stewardsofbriones.org
Volunteers prepare for a trail building day
Image Source: Marin County Bicycle Coalition
Volunteers celebrate a successful clean-up day
Image Source: American River Parkway Foundation
A-24 | Appendices
Although the Trails Master Plan focuses on
San Ramon's off-road trail network, there
are inevitably and intentionally situations
where trails will intersect with the city's street
network. The notes in this appendix were
provided by Fehr & Peers, the consultant
who prepared the city's Bicycle Master Plan.
Refer to the Bicycle Master Plan's Intersection
Treatment Guidelines (Appendix C) for detailed
recommendations for where off-road trails
intersect with roadways.
COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS
FOR REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
B2: Provide an access point to future west side
EBRPD open space off Bollinger Canyon Road
from The Preserve Project.
• There is currently no crossing of Bollinger
at Faria Preserve Parkway and Bollinger
Canyon Road. There should be crosswalks
and crossbikes on both legs. Given that Faria
has bike lanes, this should be treated as a
major crossing and either get all-way stops
or a beacon.
B4: Provide a trail connection and access point
along San Ramon Creek at Fostoria Way and
Camino Ramon into the Town of Danville. This
will provide a connection to the future Borel
Agricultural Park by EBRPD.
• Trailhead could be located at the intersection
of Fostoria Way and Camino Ramon.
• If the access point is further up Camino
Ramon, locate the trailhead at either Camino
Ramon Place or the more northern of
the two Costco driveways, and provide a
APPENDIX E: INTERSECTION AND ROAD SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS crosswalk with either a beacon or a stop
sign.
B5: Provide a trail connection to EBRPD
Sycamore Valley Open Space from Crow
Canyon Road through the San Ramon Service
Center.
• To allow northbound cyclists and
pedestrians safe crossing to this access
point, protected crosswalk(s) and a
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or full signal.
B7: Connect Tassajara Ridge Trail to Dublin
through Camp Parks. EBRPD is currently
working on an agreement with Camp Parks
to have a trail easement that San Ramon can
support.
• There will be demand for thru-bike
movements as this trail would bypass
Tassajara Road.
• Include crosswalks and crossbikes across
Windmere at the Tassajara Ridge Staging
Area if the trail will be located on the south
side.
B8: Provide a trail connection from Old Ranch
Park to Dublin open space through Dougherty
Hills. The trail alignment should use the open
space and not be located within the viewshed
of existing residences.
• Put in a crosswalk across Old Ranch Road
on the west side of the intersection with
Vista Monte (park side).
• Add at least one crosswalk on Vista Monte
at one of the two park driveways.
B9: Provide a trail connection and access point
from Westside Drive near Centennial Park to
EBRPD open space through easements around
the Laborers property (low priority by EBRPD).
• Access point should be co-located with the
existing crosswalk at Brewlin Lane or Foster
Drive.
B10: Improve trail connections and access
point from Morgan Drive to EBRPD’s Bishop
Ranch Regional Open Space.
• The proposed trailhead location is on
a residential street and of less concern
from a safety perspective, but can still
use a crosswalk installation at the closest
intersection (Hawkins Drive), where there is
currently none.
ENHANCE THE IRON HORSE TRAIL
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
C2: Improve connections from parks and
access points with clear wayfinding signage
and enhanced trails linking parks, schools,
neighborhoods, and commercial areas.
• Study all Iron Horse Trail crossings not
due for a bridge crossing to include
improvements including, but not limited to,
the addition of all-way stop control, beacons,
and the straightening or realigning of
crosswalks and crossbikes.
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APPENDIX E: INTERSECTION AND ROAD SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
ENHANCE EXISTING TRAILS
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
D4: Provide a connection from Iron Horse
Trail to Dougherty Hills utilizing existing utility
corridors.
• This one concerns the Cross Valley Trail and
potential extensions thereto. This one is of
high importance on the on-street/off-street
network connectivity and augmentation
front because it is one of the only viable
east-west connections in these parts, and
that importance should be emphasized.
• There should be a connection of some
sort (whether it be an off-street path or on
street lanes/markings), using the Pine Valley
underpass, between San Ramon Valley
Boulevard and the existing west end of the
Cross Valley Trail. There should also be
something (markings or more) to designate
a bike path of travel from the existing end
of the trail to that connection across the
intersection with Tareyton.
• Along the existing path of the Cross Valley
Trail, there should be enhancements to the
crossings with Davona, Broadmoor, and Del
Mar, likely with RRFB beacons that bicyclists
can operate.
• An eastern extension of the trail’s connection
to, and crossing of, Alcosta Boulevard needs
to be either an all-way stop, signalized, or
controlled by a PHB beacon.
D5: Provide bike and pedestrian connections to
the existing bike park at Memorial Park and/or
locate a bike park in a more accessible location
to youth.
• At Memorial Park, it may be beneficial to add
the missing eastern crosswalk leg across
Bollinger Canyon Road at the Talavera Drive
intersection.
D7: Provide a trail from Alcosta Senior and
Community Center to Old Ranch Park.
• If the Senior Center is to be used as a
trailhead, the missing southern crosswalk
leg across Alcosta at the intersection with
Olympia Fields Drive needs to be added, as
that is the side of the driveway where the
sidewalk is.
PROVIDE NEW AND ENHANCED
TRAILHEADS & NAVIGATION
T1: Improve trailhead located along Faria
Preserve Parkway to serve the proposed
stacked loop system in The Preserve Project’s
open space.
• The proposed trailhead would be located on
a stretch of Faria Preserve Parkway with no
crossings for a half-mile. There likely would
need to be a crossing provided as part of
this trailhead.
T2: New Crow Canyon Staging Area trail to
provide connections into Sycamore Valley
Open Space and West Alamo Creek Trail.
• To allow northbound cyclists and
pedestrians safe crossing to this access
point, protected crosswalk(s) and a
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or full signal.
T3: Improve trailhead at north end of
Dougherty Hills Open Space that connects to
West Alamo Creek Trail.
• Because the location is offset from the
intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and
Dougherty Road, and there is not a practical
way to create another crossing of Bollinger
Canyon Road here. It may be that the only
improvement possible is signage directing
users to the crossing at Dougherty Road.
T4: New trailhead at Old Ranch Park to service
future trails and city owned open space
between the park and the senior center.
• Put in a crosswalk across Old Ranch Road
on the west side of the intersection with
Vista Monte (park side).
• Add at least one crosswalk on Vista Monte
at one of the two park driveways.
SAN RAMON
TRAILS MASTER PLAN
City Council Staff Report
Item No. 9.4.
Date: June 23, 2026
To: San Ramon City Council
From: Steven Spedowfski, City Manager
Joan Snashall, City Clerk
Subject: Discussion and Direction Regarding Filling the Vacancy on the Planning Commission
Executive Summary:
A vacancy has occurred on the Planning Commission following the resignation of Commissioner Max Zhang on May 6, 2026. Mr. Zhang was appointed by the City Council on August 14, 2025, to serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. At the time of his appointment, the City Council also established a waitlist and designated a waitlist candidate should a vacancy occur before the next regular Planning Commission recruitment in 2027.
The City Council is requested to discuss and provide direction regarding the process for filling the vacancy. Options include appointing the waitlist candidate either through the next regular recruitment cycle ending June 30, 2027, or for the remainder of the vacant term ending June 30, 2029; directing staff to conduct a new recruitment process; or providing alternative direction.
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Staff will proceed in accordance with the City Council’s direction.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the process for filling the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Background:
The Planning Commission consists of five regular members serving staggered four-year terms. Recruitment for the Planning Commission is conducted every two years in oddnumbered years. If a vacancy occurs before the expiration of a member’s term, recruitment is conducted as needed to fill the vacant position.
On August 14, 2025, the City Council held a special meeting to interview four applicants for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Following the interviews, the City Council appointed Max Zhang to serve a four-year term expiring on June 30, 2029. At the same meeting, the City Council established a waitlist and designated Abhijit Banerjee as a waitlist candidate should a vacancy occur on the Planning Commission before the next regular recruitment scheduled in 2027.
On May 6, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office received notification that Mr. Zhang was resigning from the Planning Commission, creating a vacancy on the Commission.
At the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting, under matters initiated, Mayor Armstrong requested that an item be placed on a future agenda to discuss how to proceed with filling the vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Council agreed to bring the item back for future consideration.
The vacancy may be filled either through the appointment of the designated waitlist candidate, or through a new recruitment. Should the City Council direct staff to reopen recruitment, staff would advertise the vacancy, solicit applications, and return to the City Council with applicants to interview for consideration and appointment.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Alternative Option(s):
1. Appoint the waitlist candidate to fill the vacancy through the next regular recruitment cycle ending June 30, 2027.
2. Appoint the waitlist candidate for the remainder of the vacant term ending June 30, 2029.
3. Direct staff to conduct a new recruitment to solicit applicants for consideration to fill the vacancy.
4. Provide other direction to staff regarding the process for filling the vacancy.
Next Steps:
The City Clerks office will proceed with the City Council’s direction regarding the process for filling the Planning Commission vacancy.
Attachment(s):
A. Waitlist Candidate Application
From: [email protected]
To: Joan Snashall
Subject: Planning Commission Application 2025-07-31 04:10 PM(PST) Submission Notification Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:10:46 PM
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Available Weekdays Evenings (and afternoons if needed) and Weekends to meet and discuss issues brought forth to Planning Commission for their inputs
My professional experience as a Product Leader provides a strong
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foundation in strategic planning, data analysis, problem solving and effective stakeholder management - all skills essential for the Planning Commission. Beyond my career, I have actively sought to educate myself on local governance and planning by attending the City of San Ramon’s programs, including the Citizens Police Academy, Planning Academy, and San Ramon Government 101. This formal education has been supplemented by direct community leadership. As the President of my Homeowners Association (HOA), I have gained hands-on experience in community administration and the practical application of local regulations. My commitment to community service extends to various volunteer efforts, such as organizing events for National Night Out, teaching Hindi language at Chinmaya Mission, and participating in local park and beach cleanups. I am also a recognized proponent of renewable technology and have been commended by the "Save our Soil Foundation" for my commitment to zero green waste, which I believe could benefit our city's open spaces.
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My candidacy for the Planning Commission is rooted in a deep, longstanding appreciation for the City of San Ramon's unique character and a proven commitment to community service. Since my first professional interactions at Bishop Ranch in the late 1990s, I have been impressed by San Ramon’s thoughtful balance of economic growth and quality of life.
This led me to fulfill a dream of moving here in 2019, where I have since immersed myself in the community. My participation in the Citizens Police Academy, Planning Academy, and San Ramon Government 101 has provided me with a strong foundational knowledge of city governance.
This insight, combined with my professional experience as a Product Leader and my role as a Homeowners Association (HOA) President, gives me a unique perspective on both strategic, long-term planning and the practical, day-to-day needs of our residents. I am a dedicated community member who is eager to contribute my skills and passion to ensure San Ramon continues to thrive.
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My knowledge of planning and zoning is a blend of formal education and practical, hands-on experience. I have an expanded understanding of local city governance through my participation in the San Ramon Planning Academy and San Ramon Government 101. These programs provided me with a comprehensive overview of the city's master plan, zoning ordinances, and the processes by which they are administered. On a practical level, as the President of my Homeowners Association, I am directly involved in enforcing community standards and ensuring compliance with local regulations, which often involves interpreting and applying principles related to land use and community aesthetics. Prior to moving to San Ramon, I worked very closely with City of Fremont Planning Department, to design and build extension to my former home - giving me a first hand knowledge and understand of the various city and building codes. My experience also extends to a broader appreciation for infrastructure, traffic management, and the preservation of open spaces— all key components of effective planning and zoning.
My most important contribution as a member of the Planning Commission would be to bring a balanced, value-driven perspective that prioritizes
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sustainable growth and community quality of life. I would be a vocal proponent for initiatives that align with my belief in responsible growth and environmental stewardship, such as promoting effective use of land and open spaces and bringing in ideas to have the least environmental footprint. My goal is to serve as a bridge between the city’s administrative vision and the concerns of its citizens, ensuring that new developments and policies not only support our city's economic vitality but also protect the small-town character, great schools, and community feel that draw people here. I would work tirelessly to ensure that our decisions are wellreasoned, transparent, and in the best long-term interest of all San Ramon residents.
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I have a very positive but measured attitude toward growth. I believe that thoughtful, well-managed growth is essential for a city's vibrancy and prosperity. San Ramon serves as a testament to this, as it has masterfully grown into a bustling corporate and residential hub without compromising its exceptional quality of life. In this context, I am keenly aware of the current housing shortage and the mandate of California's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which requires cities to comply with targeted housing numbers to avoid risking funding cuts. My priority is to support growth that is not just about expansion, but about enhancement—creating a more livable, sustainable, and inclusive city. I will be sensitive to this issue to ensure San Ramon can be more socio-economically inclusive and make housing more affordable, without compromising the growth and quality of life that our city is known for. I would approach each new planning decision with the mindset of building upon our existing strengths and ensuring that we continue to provide the unique combination of corporate opportunity, small-town charm, and community services that I was so impressed with 25 years ago and that still exists today.
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