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PAUL T BARICH <br />Mayor <br />June 22, 2022 <br />City of <br />REDLANDS <br />Incorporated 1888 <br />35 Cajon Street, Redlands, CA 92373 <br />909-798-7533 <br />pbanchCa crtyofredlands.org <br />Caltrans Division of Local Assistance <br />Attn• Office of State Programs <br />1120 N Street, MS 1 <br />Sacramento, CA 95814 <br />To Whom It May Concern <br />EDDIE TEJEDA <br />Mayor Pro Ternpore <br />DENISE DAVIS <br />Council Member <br />JENNA GUZMAN-LOWERY <br />Council Member <br />MICK GALLAGHER <br />Council Member <br />On behalf of the City of Redlands, this letter is provided in support of the San Bernardino <br />County Regional Parks Department Santa Ana River Trail Expansion Project for Caltrans Active <br />Transportation Program Funds We fully support the Regional Parks Department's efforts to <br />expand the Santa Ana River Trail that will provide additional active transportation opportunities <br />for those living and visiting the region <br />With the Phase IV 7 5 mile SART expansion project, our local Orange Blossom Trail will <br />connect to the Santa Ana River Trail, creating greater access to miles of active transportation <br />options for our residents and visitors Located approximately 63 miles east of Los Angeles and <br />45 miles west of Palm Springs, the city of Redlands boasts a population of over 71,000 and has <br />24 public parks and 10 city -approved trails, one of which is the Orange Blossom Trail. This trail <br />is a converted rail bed from the old Santa Fe route through Redlands The City received grants to <br />design and build the Class I 3 5 mile Bicycle Trail that connects west and east sides of Redlands, <br />through the middle of town <br />We hope you will join us m supporting the Santa Ana River Trail Active Transportation Project <br />and strongly urge you to recommend the project for Caltrans Funding. The project will provide <br />multiple benefits to our local community and residents across San Bernardino County <br />Steely. <br />Paul T Bartell <br />Mayor <br />City of Redlands <br />„AQ1I1nAl ES" <br />