3/26/24 - Part 9 - SC County Supervisors - Supervisor Koenig's comments
Santa Cruz County Transit and Transportation Agency Meetings... by Keith Bontrager
Episode notes
In this episode, Supervisor Koenig addresses concerns regarding the environmental impact, safety, cost, timing, and funding related to a proposed trail project. Initially focusing on environmental concerns, Koenig highlights the Sierra Club's inquiry about minimizing tree removal by narrowing the trail's width. A response indicates a potential 16% reduction in tree removal by decreasing the trail width from 16 to 12 feet, saving 47 trees but still considered a significant impact. Discussion on trail safety revolves around accommodating e-bikes and designing trail widths to ensure pedestrian safety, particularly near intersections. Cost concerns are raised, with estimates based on recent over-budget projects and adjusted for inflation, expecting escalation into 2026. The timeline for using funds, particularly for right-of-way acquisition and final ...