City of Morgan Hill Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan

FINDINGS •

Respondents indicated the locations where they currently access trails (see Map 6). Responses were concentrated along Northern Coyote Creek Trail to Anderson Lake, Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, and along Little Llagas Creek, between Community Park and Paradise Park. • Respondents were asked to draw on the map the trails they use (see Map 7). The most heavily used trail is Coyote Creek Trail, north of Anderson Reservoir, which is consistent with the finding that Anderson Lake County Park is the third most regularly visited park among participants. • Respondents placed dots on the map where they would like to see trails formalized (see Map 8). There are some concentrated responses along desired routes. The routes include Main where it intersects with Cochrane. There is also a cluster of responses on and around El Toro and a cluster of responses in Downtown along Monterey. (See Map 6) • Respondents were asked to indicate barriers to walking and bicycling in Morgan Hill. (See Map 9) There are concentrations of barriers along Hwy 101 at major intersections. • Respondents generally indicated that Morgan Hill’s trails are good quality. On a scale of 1 (“not good”) to 100 (“very good”), a majority of respondents (57%) rank Morgan Hill’s trails as 70/100 or better and most of those responses were between 71 and 80. • Biking and running are the top two activities that respondents reported doing on the trails (35% and 20%, respectively). • The most frequently reported issues about trails are: there are not enough trails; many trails need maintenance; and too few trails are located in or connected to Downtown Morgan Hill. There is a clear desire for more trails and bikeways that connect to Downtown. The Master Plan should look at opportunities for additional and safer routes and connections to Downtown. • The gaps between heavily used routes (see Map 7) highlight the need to connect these areas and the potential demand for these connections. In particular, there is a need for a north- south route as well as east-west connections that allow people to safely cross Hwy 101.

APPLICATION OF FINDINGS •

• The popularity of Coyote Creek Trail highlights the importance of good connections to the trail.

• Trails are primarily used for running and biking. There are also hikers and equestrian users. Best practices for shared trails, including rules, signage and design, should be incorporated into trails in Morgan Hill.

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