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Residents urge permanent road closure and more bike access at Upper Park
Summary
Public commenters urged permanent closure of the vehicle road past Diversion Dam in Upper Park to prioritize walkers and bicyclists, and asked the commission to increase its authority to manage traffic and trail access.
At the start of the public-comment period, resident Julia Keener urged the commission to permanently close the road past Diversion Dam in Upper Park and to improve non-automobile access. "I am a big proponent of having the road permanently closed in Upper Park past Diversion Dam," Keener said, explaining that reopened roads after recent fires have generated vehicular traffic that conflicts with hikers and bikers.
She praised recent tree-protection signage by city crews and said Upper Park should prioritize active recreation and access for people of varying mobility. Commissioners acknowledged the concern and said road and access decisions may require broader council or interagency review; staff indicated the commission will continue discussing access as part of park management work.
