What has to be done to legalize off-road biking in the American River Parkway?
A. The American River Parkway Plan must be amended to remove the specific prohibitions on off-road bicycle facilities. The County began the lengthy process to update the Parkway Plan in 2002. There is still about a year to go. Read the latest news on the Parkway situation here. Q. What is SAMBA? A. A grassroots group of local citizens who would like to scale back the overly-broad restrictions on bicycle use in the American River Parkway. We understand that with new liberties would come responsibilities, which include trail maintenance and responsible use. We feel there are resources available in the off-road biking community, and internationally, which can facilitate the construction of high-quality off-road cycling trails. Having such opportunities in the Sacramento downtown area would increase the recreational opportunities for some 1 million people who live near the Parkway, and possibly lead to healthier lifestyles for some of them. The construction of a modest off-road bicycle tra
