This is one of those issues where the money either goes to the scenic
trail, or to some other part of the country. If the money could be
diverted to a bridge over the railroad tracks in Castroville or
Salinas, that would be one thing, but it can't. If the money doesn't
go to the scenic trail, it goes away.

The trail is almost purely recreational, and provides a fun place to
ride for both local riders and visitors.

Far better that the funds go to a scenic trail than a freeway
somewhere, or bombs.

Eric

On Dec 31, 2007, at 14:55, Bob Shanteau wrote:

>
> Does anyone else read the following paragraph from the staff report for
> the Final Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Master Plan that will be
> presented at the next TAMC BPC meeting and question whether a trail
> free
> from automobile traffic has such intrinsic value that it is worth
> spending millions of dollars on? Aren't there any higher priorities for
> bicycle advocates in Monterey County, such as bicycle friendly roads
> and
> closing barriers to bicycle travel?
>
> Bob Shanteau
>
>> The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail was started with a vision to
>> enhance appreciation and
>> protection of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by promoting
>> public use and
>> enjoyment of its shoreline as well as providing a safe, accessible
>> scenic trail for pedestrians,
>> bicyclists, and other users free of automobile traffic.
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