Author: dustindsmith

I'm writing in strong support of the McLaren Bike Park. I've visited the Colonndade in Seattle and seen first hand what it does for the community. Note, I didn't just say bike community. The Colonnade is an example of a project that enlightened the entire community about what is possible. It provided opportunities for the … Continue reading Support Letter #000041

Hi There, Though I'm not a SF resident, this is the type of recreational opportunity that I would travel to use. There are not enough places for both children and adults to engage in healthy, active, outdoor activities, especially in the city. As our society becomes increasingly sedentary, we need to do everything that we … Continue reading Support Letter #000040

Sf needs a place where kids, adults and most of all families would gather and have a safe place to ride bikes. Having places to hone bicycle skills other than the streets just is common sense. Practicing proper trail building will limit erosion and runoff as well. Currently it looks as if nothing has been … Continue reading Support Letter #000039

I live in Santa Cruz but enjoy riding in McLaren Park. I would travel up to SF more often - and spend money in local shops/eateries - if a bike park was available at McLaren Park. Male 44. 95060. 3/3/2010 9:03:40

ear SF Parks, I am a resident of San Mateo, and I would travel to McLaren Park regularly if a bike skills area was constructed there. Additionally, as a father I would love to have a resource like this available to my son. Male 31. 94402. 3/3/2010 8:57:19

Having lived and ridden in San Francisco for over 10 years I have had the pleasure of riding a few legal bike trails and the displeasure of being shouted at on every other trail by hikers and dog walkers. I have been quite confused why there are not more shared use trails in the city … Continue reading Support Letter #000036

Any time you open up the parks to bicycles, you bring people to the location and make it enjoyable for all. Male 45. 94114. 3/3/2010 8:49:03

I want a better place to take my daughter to ride a bike. GGP is very crowded. Female 33. 94122. 3/3/2010 7:56:30

McLaren is a forgotten park that would benefit greatly from additional cyclists using the park. Male 43. 94122. 3/3/2010 7:55:10

I live in the Mission District, and I could easily ride the existing San Jose bike lane down to the Excelsior District for this. There are too few good places where bikes are welcome in this city. I love the car-free space in Golden Gate park, but this is only available one day a week. … Continue reading Support Letter #000032