Contrary to what everyone may believe, Community Association for the Modoc Preserve (CAMP) is not opposed to Phase II of the Multi-use Path project. We would like to see the project completed without compromising the Modoc Preserve or the trees along Modoc Road.
The reason for this open letter to County Public Works (CPW) and the County Board of Supervisors (CBOS) is to suggest a Phase II compromise that CAMP will support, without reservation. I encourage the County Planners and Supervisors to act quickly on this option, in light of looming ATP grant allocation deadlines for the PS&E and ROW milestones (February 2023).
Based on the 2018 original ATP grant application, Santa Barbara County Public Works was awarded the $5.35MM ATP grant based on the following project description :
"The project will reduce barriers along the corridor by REPLACING sections of Class II bike lanes with a more safe and attractive separated path, suitable for people of all ages and abilities."