[SDCBC] Torrey Pines Trails plan

[JonIsaacs at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/25/2007 8:50:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
bikes.alot at cox.net writes:

> Is there a record of bicyclist's incidents - crashes, etc.? 
> If this provides a reasonable transportation route, and maybe even for the 
> recreational opportunity provided, we should ask for substantial reasons for 
> why it would be closed - IMHO. 
> 
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In a message dated 1/25/2007 8:50:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
bikes.alot at cox.net writes:

> Is there a record of bicyclist's incidents - crashes, etc.? 
> If this provides a reasonable transportation route, and maybe even for the 
> recreational opportunity provided, we should ask for substantial reasons for 
> why it would be closed - IMHO. 
> 
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Hi:

I haven't ridden that section much since I moved to Clairemont but prior to 
that I rode it 5 days a week for several years.   My recollection is that there 
is a 15mph speed limit though it might have been 25mph.   As I recall, most 
cyclists did not abide by the speed limit in either case.   

I do think 15mph is a reasonable speed both uphill and downhill, particularly 
during hours when large number of people are walking.   My concern is not for 
the cyclists but rather for the people walking on the road.  I witnessed some 
rather unpleasant situations between speeding cyclists and walkers.

It is not really a place that lends itself to enforcement/citation efforts so 
I am afraid that sometimes law abiding cyclists are at the mercy of those who 
choose the cheap thrill.

Just my two cents

jon isaacs
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