Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Ray Mueller, District 3
Subject: Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail Safety Concerns with Letter of Support
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
Authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter congratulating the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the opening of the Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail and requesting immediate action to address traffic, pedestrian, parking, and visitor management safety matters; and
Requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and other responsible parties to report back to the Board of Supervisors through written correspondence that includes recommendations for the Board of Supervisor’s consideration in response to the health and safety concerns surrounding the Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail raised by the Board of Supervisors in its letter.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) recently opened the Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail, a 6mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail located in San Mateo County that provides sweeping views of the Peninsula Watershed’s reservoirs, shrublands, and forests. The new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail represents a valuable addition to the larger Bay Area Ridge Trail network, offering San Mateo County residents and visitors with an opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
Due to the popularity of the new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail, trail use in the area has increased, which, in turn, has led to reports of public safety concerns along nearby State Routes 92 and 35. Residents have reported hazardous conditions while parking, pedestrians walking along roadways without sidewalks, individuals crossing high-speed traffic lanes, and litter left along highway shoulders.
DISCUSSION:
The Board intends to send a letter both congratulating the SFPUC on the opening of...
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