Hermosa Beach is the only city in the South Bay without a separate bike path parallel to its strand walkway. This has caused innumerable safety issues. Pedestrians, including the elderly, parents with small children, mothers pushing infants in strollers, and people walking their pets are forced to dodge speeding cyclists, skateboarders, and roller-bladers. Likewise, people looking to enjoy their exercise on these devices are forced to weave a path through pedestrians often oblivious to their presence. It only makes common sense to separate these activities so that each group can enjoy themselves in relative safety.

In the past, restrictions on the deed granting the city ownership of the beach were thought to prevent the construction of a separate "bike path." These restrictions were recently clarified by the courts, allowing the city the right to construct such a path, if it chooses. For the first time in nearly a century, you have a CHOICE. Remember, this is merely an advisory vote. It gives you the opportunity to tell the city council whether you think separating the activities on the strand makes sense.

VOTE FOR SAFETY, vote YES for a separate strand bike path.

J. R. Reviczky, Councilmember
Kathy Heye Dunbabin, Councilmember
John L. Bowler, Former Mayor
Stephen Francis, Parks & Recreation Community Resources Advisory Comm.
John M. Workman, City Treasurer

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