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Rancho Cordova staff present Rossmore Bar trail plan to formalize paths, limit bike access to paved route
Summary
City staff detailed a planning-stage project to formalize pedestrian trails in Rossmore Bar, funded by a $597,000 Wildlife Conservation Board grant and seeking additional federal support; residents largely supported restoring habitat while raising questions about enforcement and BMX use.
City of Rancho Cordova staff presented a planning-stage proposal to formalize and enhance pedestrian trails in the Rossmore Bar area of the American River Parkway, emphasizing habitat restoration and improved wayfinding.
Public Works’ Albert Stricker introduced the Rossmore Bar Trail Enhancements project, noting the city is the lead agency and was awarded $597,000 in planning and design funding through the California Wildlife Conservation Board. Project goals include improving connectivity to river access, increasing accessibility where feasible, installing wayfinding signs, and decommissioning informal, user-created social trails that have degraded habitat.
Project manager Jesse Abba's described the proposed design elements: a paved class I multiuse path…
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