Several public meetings have been held to discuss the Tustin Branch Rail Trail. The following is a summary of some of the public comments made during those workshops.
Safety and Security
Vandalism
Vagrancy
Noise
Lighting
Homeless
Flooding
Reservoir
Hours of Operation
Emergency Call Boxes
Cliffs and Drop-offs
Dogs
High Pressure Gas Pipelines
Street Crossings
Security/Security Fencing
Police Patrols/Community Policing
Flood Channel
Beautification” of flood channel
Erosion Protection of Slopes Adjacent to the Creek
Removal of the Concrete
Natural Resources, Landscaping & Aesthetics
Preserve Open Space
Ground Water Recharge
Keep the Natural Look
Habitat Restoration
Access to Natural Open Space
Watershed/Nature Education
Creek Cleanup/Remove Concrete
Wildlife Protection
Low Maintenance Landscape
Prevention
Trash Control
Shade
Coordination & Implementation
Inter-city cooperation
Multi- agency cooperation
Progress Updates
Adopt a Trail Program
General plan and zoning designations
Provide summary of comments to residents/mail list
Control Development In or Near the Creek
Design
Links and Connections to:
Parks
Schools
Regional Trails
Open Space
Loops- continuous trail
Multi-use Trail
Walking/Hiking Only
Off-Street Trails
Trails on Both Sides of Creek
Surface Composition: Include both paved and non-paved
Avoid Concrete channels
Avoid Ornamental Landscape
Avoid Loss of Parking
Restrooms
Preserve Views
Lower the Trail Surface
Security Fencing/Walls
Emergency Vehicle Access
Dogs
Remove Barriers to Parks, etc.
Light/Glare
Cost
Questions about funding and implementation
Purchase of Property
Land Ownership
Maintenance Responsibility
Maintenance Costs
Funding Deadlines
Community Value
Quality of Life
Connectivity of Existing & Future Recreational Facilities
Family Activities
Alternative Transportation
Property Issues
Security to Residents
Property Values
Privacy
Private Purchase of ROW Land
Impacts to Existing Residents along the Existing and Proposed Trail
