Does the path go across any private property?
One of the path options, “A” (along Briarwood) makes use of an exiting easement that extends across two private residential lots. The homeowners were aware of the existence of the easement at the time they purchased their homes and signed a disclosure notice stating their awareness. The other option (along Clemson) uses BART and Contra Costa Flood Control District property exclusively as well as public sidewalks and streets. One homeowner at the end of Clemson has an easement to use BART property for use in accessing his driveway. [1] Americans Attitudes Toward Walking and Creating Better Walking Communities, April 2003, Belden Russonello & Stewart, Research and Communications for the Surface Transportation Policy Project. [2] Impact of Rail-Trails, National Park Service, 1992 [3] Rail-Trails and Safe Communities, RTC, 1998 [4] A Feasibility Study for Proposed Linear Park, Oregon Department of Transportation, Parks and Recreation Division, May 1988 [5] Consumer’s Survey on Smart Choice
