OC Bike Peters Canyon Trail Petition: Signers Wanted
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OC Bike Peters Canyon Trail Petition: Signers Wanted
Via OC Bike: there is a petition circulating regarding the Peters Canyon Trail (Irvine). The word that I got was that they need about another 230 signatories. You can find the petition here.
Originally Posted by OC Bike
The Peters Canyon Trail, a proposed paved Class 1 route, has been on county planning maps for decades. A continuation of the Mountains to Sea Trail which connects Back Bay with Santiago Canyon, all county agencies including Flood Control, Beaches and Park, and the Transportation Authority have signed on to move forward with this improvement.
But now this vital link is in jeopardy.
Local home owners near Peters Canyon Regional Park have complained to County Supervisors. Displaying the worst "Not in My Backyard" behavior, their spurious claims against bicyclists are killing this project. Here are the facts:
Peters Canyon Regional Park is a public recreation asset for all our citizens, paid for by countywide tax dollars.
The park is not a "wilderness" and bicyclists using a paved trail to traverse the park will not disturb its ambiance.
Contrary to local claims, cyclists do not ride 35 miles an hour anywhere on Class 1 trails.
Jamboree Road is not an alternative. The volume and speed of traffic is intimidating to new bicycle commuters.
If Orange County is serious about encouraging Active Transportation, then connecting the Peters Canyon Trail through its namesake Park is a must.
Please sign and help us circulate the Petition to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and County Beaches and Parks Commission.
But now this vital link is in jeopardy.
Local home owners near Peters Canyon Regional Park have complained to County Supervisors. Displaying the worst "Not in My Backyard" behavior, their spurious claims against bicyclists are killing this project. Here are the facts:
Peters Canyon Regional Park is a public recreation asset for all our citizens, paid for by countywide tax dollars.
The park is not a "wilderness" and bicyclists using a paved trail to traverse the park will not disturb its ambiance.
Contrary to local claims, cyclists do not ride 35 miles an hour anywhere on Class 1 trails.
Jamboree Road is not an alternative. The volume and speed of traffic is intimidating to new bicycle commuters.
If Orange County is serious about encouraging Active Transportation, then connecting the Peters Canyon Trail through its namesake Park is a must.
Please sign and help us circulate the Petition to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and County Beaches and Parks Commission.
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Personally, my opinion, there is no need to continue a paved trail through Peters Canyon. One is able to use several alternative routes of paved road around Peter's without further disrupting the delicate balance of nature in Peter's Canyon, which is now already overused by pedestrians and mountain bikers. Jamboree (and other alternative paved roads) nearby have nice wide bike lanes and the sidewalks can also be used as a bike trail. Yes I know it would be more convenient to pave Peter's Canyon but frankly the route isn't long enough to really affect anything... eventually you have to get out on Jamboree etc.
As to claims of rowdy and speedy cyclists... sorry but they are everywhere. I often ride the bike trails around Irvine and Orange and am often passed by riders going too darn fast... neither here or there but let's just be truthful.
PS - not trying to start anything but before we advocate paving Peter's Canyon, do your research as to the value it has to wild life...
As to claims of rowdy and speedy cyclists... sorry but they are everywhere. I often ride the bike trails around Irvine and Orange and am often passed by riders going too darn fast... neither here or there but let's just be truthful.
PS - not trying to start anything but before we advocate paving Peter's Canyon, do your research as to the value it has to wild life...
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07-23-15, 11:30 AM
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07-23-15, 12:19 PM
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Personally, my opinion, there is no need to continue a paved trail through Peters Canyon. One is able to use several alternative routes of paved road around Peter's without further disrupting the delicate balance of nature in Peter's Canyon, which is now already overused by pedestrians and mountain bikers. Jamboree (and other alternative paved roads) nearby have nice wide bike lanes and the sidewalks can also be used as a bike trail. Yes I know it would be more convenient to pave Peter's Canyon but frankly the route isn't long enough to really affect anything... eventually you have to get out on Jamboree etc.
As to claims of rowdy and speedy cyclists... sorry but they are everywhere. I often ride the bike trails around Irvine and Orange and am often passed by riders going too darn fast... neither here or there but let's just be truthful.
PS - not trying to start anything but before we advocate paving Peter's Canyon, do your research as to the value it has to wild life...
As to claims of rowdy and speedy cyclists... sorry but they are everywhere. I often ride the bike trails around Irvine and Orange and am often passed by riders going too darn fast... neither here or there but let's just be truthful.
PS - not trying to start anything but before we advocate paving Peter's Canyon, do your research as to the value it has to wild life...
The answer isn't yet another paved road especially considering OC already has a good amount of trials to ride already.
Plus I enjoy riding that route in the dirt on my hybrid and that trial gets a good amount of use by the 29'rs.
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PS: There are really a couple of roads better than Jamboree... I usually take Pioneer up where it connects to Jamboree at the Salvation Army Church or if feeling good, I continue on the Peter's Canyon paved trail to the park and then connect to the road that ends at Skyline. There is climbing involved but its a nice scenic route. You can continue by using Newport Blvd but I go into the neighborhood and climb up the "back side" and connect to Newport at the top of the climb. Scenic but hilly...
Or ride a Hybrid or MTB bike and use the dirt to connect. From my house I usually ride paved and dirt roads, going through Peter's to reach Santiago Oaks...
Or ride a Hybrid or MTB bike and use the dirt to connect. From my house I usually ride paved and dirt roads, going through Peter's to reach Santiago Oaks...
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I live in the area and I'm actually one of the home owners who voted against it so I have to agree with Pam. I ride the area at least once a week and rode it last night. There are already several other paved options available if new riders don't like riding in bike lanes on Jamboree
The answer isn't yet another paved road especially considering OC already has a good amount of trials to ride already.
Plus I enjoy riding that route in the dirt on my hybrid and that trial gets a good amount of use by the 29'rs.
The answer isn't yet another paved road especially considering OC already has a good amount of trials to ride already.
Plus I enjoy riding that route in the dirt on my hybrid and that trial gets a good amount of use by the 29'rs.
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I would have to agree with Pamestique's assessment. Jamboree has very wide bike lanes and I don't ever remember any problems (other than the climb up to the Orange city limit sign, and that's my problem).
I understand the Peter's Canyon park is not true wilderness, but I cannot see it being improved by putting a paved path through the park.
I understand the Peter's Canyon park is not true wilderness, but I cannot see it being improved by putting a paved path through the park.
07-30-15, 09:35 AM
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It seems the majority of responses to this thread are against a paved path through the park. I think the opposing points have merit, but I want to make some counterpoints.
The park right now is attractive to hikers, equestrians and mountain/hybrid bike riders. A paved path would allow the park to be enjoyed by other users, such as wheel chair users, road bicyclists and hand-cyclists. It would also open the park to casual riders like Moms and Dads who want to ride their cruiser bikes along with their kids. Most of these people would have no interest in riding on Jamboree or other nearby streets. I guess that users currently served by the park feel they should have a place of their own, but urban park land is scarce, and it should usually be open to many types of users.
The key to opening the park to other users is pavement. I guess a paved path would follow an existing trail in the park. If so, there wouldn't be much impact on the appearance of the park other than changing the color of one path from brown to black.
The park right now is attractive to hikers, equestrians and mountain/hybrid bike riders. A paved path would allow the park to be enjoyed by other users, such as wheel chair users, road bicyclists and hand-cyclists. It would also open the park to casual riders like Moms and Dads who want to ride their cruiser bikes along with their kids. Most of these people would have no interest in riding on Jamboree or other nearby streets. I guess that users currently served by the park feel they should have a place of their own, but urban park land is scarce, and it should usually be open to many types of users.
The key to opening the park to other users is pavement. I guess a paved path would follow an existing trail in the park. If so, there wouldn't be much impact on the appearance of the park other than changing the color of one path from brown to black.
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It seems the majority of responses to this thread are against a paved path through the park. I think the opposing points have merit, but I want to make some counterpoints.
The park right now is attractive to hikers, equestrians and mountain/hybrid bike riders. A paved path would allow the park to be enjoyed by other users, such as wheel chair users, road bicyclists and hand-cyclists. It would also open the park to casual riders like Moms and Dads who want to ride their cruiser bikes along with their kids. Most of these people would have no interest in riding on Jamboree or other nearby streets. I guess that users currently served by the park feel they should have a place of their own, but urban park land is scarce, and it should usually be open to many types of users.
The key to opening the park to other users is pavement. I guess a paved path would follow an existing trail in the park. If so, there wouldn't be much impact on the appearance of the park other than changing the color of one path from brown to black.
The park right now is attractive to hikers, equestrians and mountain/hybrid bike riders. A paved path would allow the park to be enjoyed by other users, such as wheel chair users, road bicyclists and hand-cyclists. It would also open the park to casual riders like Moms and Dads who want to ride their cruiser bikes along with their kids. Most of these people would have no interest in riding on Jamboree or other nearby streets. I guess that users currently served by the park feel they should have a place of their own, but urban park land is scarce, and it should usually be open to many types of users.
The key to opening the park to other users is pavement. I guess a paved path would follow an existing trail in the park. If so, there wouldn't be much impact on the appearance of the park other than changing the color of one path from brown to black.
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I understand both sides but frankly, Peter's Canyon is just way too small for any more intrusion it already suffers... I remember when it was a small wilderness area used by mountain bikers and hikers... all of hte trails were basically singletrack. Now with so much foot and other traffic the trails are like a freeway and the park is really so overused. I never understand the argument wheelchair acess is required everywhere... I don't see anyone in a wheelchair ever trying to use the park especially when Irvine Park, with many nice paved trails, is nearby. Same argument for familes and kids...go to Irvine Park (although I see parents and kids riding and hiking in Peter's all the time without a paved trail). Let's try and preserve Peter's as much as possible... it is already heavily used and added a paved trail will just make the experience all the more miserable...
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I agree and I see both sides, but you bring up a great point in how close Irvine park is. I mean does EVERY possible park / area have to have a paved trial for the people to be happy? Why can't 1 park be paved and the other not without all the complaining..
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