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The Coronado City Council plans to discuss the feasibility study for a proposed multi-use path along Ocean Boulevard during an upcoming meeting. This initiative comes after mixed community feedback, with significant opposition from locals concerned about the path’s potential impact on safety and aesthetics. The city has allocated funds for preliminary studies as the debate continues over improving existing sidewalks versus creating a new cycling and walking path. Public input remains crucial as the council navigates this development issue.
Coronado City Council is set to revisit the feasibility study for a proposed multi-use path on the beach during a meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025. This decision follows community feedback and a previous meeting that highlighted strong opposition, particularly from local resident Susan Keith, who raised significant concerns regarding the potential impact of the path on the area.
The city plans to allocate up to $100,000 for preliminary studies regarding the mixed-use path, which aims to enhance access for cyclists, walkers, joggers, and individuals with mobility impairments along Ocean Boulevard. However, the community appears divided on whether to pursue this path, with recent reports indicating that 44% of respondents opposed the project, while 35% supported it. Additionally, 21% of respondents expressed a desire for more information.
An online survey conducted by Councilman Richard Bailey revealed a total of 880 responses reflecting community opinions on the proposed path. Many residents have voiced a preference for improving the existing sidewalk on the beach side of Ocean Boulevard, rather than developing a new path. This sentiment underscores the need for further dialogue on balancing development and community concerns.
The city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee has advocated for the mixed-use path, highlighting its potential to enhance safety and accessibility along Ocean Boulevard. Despite this support, criticisms from opponents, including Keith, emphasize concerns regarding the safety and aesthetic implications of allowing bicycles on the beach, suggesting it may detract from the area’s natural beauty and increase risks for pedestrians.
The proposed path is envisioned to connect curb cuts from Sunset Park to the Paseo in front of the Hotel del Coronado. Proponents of the project reference successful multi-use paths in other Southern California beach communities as models for potential development in Coronado, suggesting that these examples could provide a framework for creating a similar path that balances the needs of various users.
As the city council prepares for its next meeting, they are actively inviting public input, with the goal of fostering constructive discussion on the feasibility and scope of the path. This engagement with the community is essential for addressing the diverse perspectives on this contentious issue and ensuring that any decisions made reflect the interests of Coronado’s residents.
The discussions surrounding the multi-use path are emblematic of larger conversations about urban development, public space, and community needs in Coronado. The upcoming city council meeting represents a critical juncture for residents and officials alike as they navigate the future of public access and safety along one of the city’s key coastal areas.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado Times: Beach Path Comparison
- Wikipedia: Urban Development
- Nature: Multi-Use Path Sustainability
- Google Search: Community Feedback on Urban Development
- Coronado Times: Reflections from Councilmember Carrie Downey
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Public Space
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