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City of <br />REDLANDS <br />35 Cajon Street, Redlands, CA 92373 <br />909-798-7533 <br />etejeda@cityofredlands.org <br />EDDIE TEJEDA <br />Mayor <br />June 4, 2024 <br />California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) <br />Division of Local Assistance <br />Attn: Office of State Programs <br />1120 N Street, MS i <br />Sacramento, CA 95$14 <br />Dear ATP Review Committee: <br />PAUL BARICH <br />Mayor Pro Tempore <br />DENISE DAVIS <br />Council Member <br />JENNA GUZMAN-LOWERY <br />Council Member <br />MARIO SAUCEDO <br />Council Member <br />The City of Redlands is pleased to submit this letter of support for San Bernardino County <br />Regional Parks' application for the California Department of Transportation ATP grant to <br />fund the expansion of the Santa Ana River Trail (SART). <br />San Bernardino County Regional Parks, at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, is <br />tasked with the development of riding and hiking (non -motorized) trails within San <br />Bernardino County. This has been identified as a component of the San Bernardino <br />County Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. Funding this proposal will promote the <br />development of Phase IV-B/C of the SART, a 3.3-mile expansion from Orange Street in <br />Redlands, CA to Opal Street in Mentone, CA. This portion of SART will provide residents <br />of Redlands and other trail users, a safe and healthy transportation alternative that links <br />to schools, work, and recreational destinations throughout Southern California. <br />The City of Redlands fully supports San Bernardino County Regional Parks' steps towards <br />improving public health by reducing pollution emissions, increasing opportunities for <br />active living, and creating community connections. <br />Sincerel <br />Eddie Tejeda <br />Mayor <br />City of Redlands <br />7 <br />1 <br />