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Trail Safety

The City is San Jose is seeking public input on how to improve safety of its trails.  This page will be periodically updated with presentations and meeting notes as a set of recommendations are prepared for the Parks and Recreation Commission's review.  
Date Meeting Purposes Presentation Notes / Memos
October 28, 2007 Secure public input from Almaden residents regarding trail safety along Los Alamitos Creek Trail, after a trail user died from injuries sustained when tripped by bicyclist with two leashed dogs. Discussion only, no presentation

Memo from Council Member Pyle directing the Parks and Recreation Commission to study trail safety by conducting a city-wide discussion. .

Summary of public comments

February 3, 2010 Staff report regarding existing laws / rules, past public input and on-going projects that support public safety. Presentation Summary of public and commissioner comments

Tentative:

March 2010

Meeting will be conducted to seek input from the entire community.     

Tentative:

April 2010

Staff report we be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission with possible recommendations for rules, laws, trail striping & signage, education, etc.    
June 2, 2010

Staff to present a set of recommendations to the Commission, seeking that they recommend the Council’s approval of the plan.

Presentation Link for Agenda
Link for Memo
 
Background Resources

Unable to attend a public meeting? - Email the Trail Program Manager with your thoughts on this matter.