From: Mary Gourley
To: Mary Gourley
Cc: Oriana Hart; Erik Billing; Torran Korman; John Jay; Jane Riley; Victoria Henkel Subject: FW: Bike path through Luther Burbank Heights and Orchards Property (BHO) Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:12:08 PM
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From: Cynthia Williams < >
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:24 PM
To: Mary Gourley <[email protected]>; Susanne Wilson < >; Lisa Patoochi < >
Subject: Bike path through Luther Burbank Heights and Orchards Property (BHO) Hello M Gourley,
As you most likely know, BHO property is home to low income elder citizens. We have about 200 residents, many who are deaf, have poor vision, and are physically and mentally incapacitated, using walkers or canes.
Many elders
slowly walk on the road and would have no idea if bikers are rushing up behind them, or down, causing chaotic responses or even falls. This would be disastrous!
I believe It should be “off the table” to consider a bike path through the home of 70, 80, 90 year old seniors, many with disabilities! There are other alternative routes for younger bikers to take which would not cause any danger to BHO residents.
Please consider alternative routes for bikers to use that would never endanger a resident of Burbank Heights and Orchards.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cynthia Williams, DMD
Resident of Burbank Heights