From: Mary Gourley
To: Mary Gourley
Cc: Oriana Hart; Erik Billing; Torran Korman; John Jay; Jane Riley; Victoria Henkel Subject: FW: Please NO to Apple Blossom Trail through Burbank Estate.
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10:54:53 AM
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-----Original Message-----
From: TL Hunter-Reginelli
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10:51 AM
To: Mary Gourley <[email protected]>
Cc:
Subject: Please NO to Apple Blossom Trail through Burbank Estate.
Dear Mary Gourley,
I just celebrated my my 5th year at Burbank Heights & Orchards.
I am in my 70s. Hopefully wiser than when I attended Sonoma State in the late 60s.
I have a garden box in our wonderful community garden space on the other side of the property which I often walk to from my apartment home.
This small community, filled with aging adults, is precious to us.
Many of us walk the grounds, which means the road that weaves through our property, regularly and already are endangered by delivery folks & visitors (even some residents) who drive well over the the 10 mph limit.
I’m not against folks who ride bikes, though I admit many of them are reckless & scary to those of us who walk local trails.
I hesitate to walk some of the Joe Rodota trails because so many bikers seem to think the trails belong only to them and whiz by with no or little warning.
I’ve observed that it would be a catastrophic accident if I’d accidentally stepped in front of a fast-moving bike that I didn’t even hear coming.
I’m grateful for those who call out or ring bells.
The steepness of the hill adjacent to my building is a pedestrian/bike accident just waiting to happen.
In addition, those of us who love to saunter down to the welcoming maze, outdoor sanctuary, and adjacent path at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church would have to give up that peaceful and restful activity if it becomes part of a trail through their & our beautiful grounds.
Please, Please, Please! No, No, No to the trail through here! Please explore the alternatives that are available to you so that bikers and perhaps walkers can enjoy a different, safer route.
Best wishes and thank you for your service.
Lanette Hunter
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