A) voting history: I don't knowHave there ever been "votes" for or against riding in essex parks? I would guess that none of these people know anything about mountain biking or would advocate for it. Its obvious that Joe D will never officially allow it while he is in charge. Its probably best kept in "fight club status".
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Good Afternoon. As a resident of West Orange I wanted to take the time and reach out to you as you oversee and manage the parks in Essex County.
As we move further into the pandemic's history with COVID-19 our visiting numbers to South Mountain Reservation and other parks in the county have far exceeded any prior years. Parking lots, trails and outdoor activities increases have filled a need for many families during these difficult times.
The amount of time and effort by the board, coordinators and volunteers has created a beautiful experience for these individuals and families .
Today there are 100s if not 1000s of county residents that mountain bike. Due to the county law these individuals and families have significant restrictions on riding here. With our towns, communities, county, state and federal government are focusing on mental health I want to address this.
We are in a great time of uncertainty. Having these restrictions in place shouldn't be one of them.
JORBA, NYNJTC and NICA are well run organizations that inspire people to get outside. It makes sure to include all young adults through adulthood. All ages can experience better health by going outdoors.
What can we do to address this law and reduce the blockage of improving mental and physical health in our area?
@muddybike ?The parents of every NICA racer in Essex County should call their local representatives and ask them why they have to drive their kids to another county to legally participate in their school sport.
This further engagement with county members is a result of my attempt at working with the conservacy and receiving in return an awful reply...
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This further engagement with county members is a result of my attempt at working with the conservacy and receiving in return an awful reply...
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Let’s be a little more generous... more like sucking Northern Pacific Right Whale balls because there needs to be some left over for Union County.Essex County sucks monkey balls...
Great point! Give us Eagle Rock and Mills and we'll leave your precious SoMo alone type negotiation.Well that response is just about as bad as they come.
I don't think SOMO should be the primary target initially anyway. That's the crown jewel. Gotta show that mtbers don't run over hikers and lead to better trails in Hilltop or Mills first.
@KenSIs Kenneth Seebeck - Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association an actual board member of the Green Acres Trail council? Does he know whether South Mountain Conservacy submitted any recent grants?
Maybe the otherway around.Great point! Give us Eagle Rock and Mills and we'll leave your precious SoMo alone type negotiation.
Not only that trail, but the IMBA/JORBA trail that was built while there was supposed to be good graces to place a temporary lift on bikers.They complain about the trail building near mayapple hill, but it’s probably the only section of somo with any trail maintenance. It’s also basically a no mans land between condo complex’s.
The Conservacy doesn’t care about anywhere else but south mountain. Either way, I’m working on the county step now due to the reply from Dennis.Maybe the otherway around.
This is kinda common, rogue stuff near me is the best designed stuff and most well maintained by far.They complain about the trail building near mayapple hill, but it’s probably the only section of somo with any trail maintenance. It’s also basically a no mans land between condo complex’s.