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

REPORT TITLE: STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP MEETING #1

A list of ideas for community groups and outreach venues follows:

Morgan Hill Marathon

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Specialized Cycling Event (Spring)–

Organized Sports Events o Pony Database o Pop Warner o Basketball o Baseball/Softball Flag football newsletter

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Concerts

Wildflower Run (Spring) Downtown Association

Morgan Hill Unified School District

Skate/Bike Park

Tour of Historic Properties

Discussion:Assets, Challeneges and Opportunities

Ellie Fiore, MIG, facilitated SAG members in a discussion about the assets, challenges, and opportunities for Morgan Hill’s bikeways, trails, recreation and park system. Molly Cooney-Mesker, MIG, recorded key points raised by meeting participants.

Key themes that emerged from the discussion included:

 Connectivity: There is need an opportunity to better connect people to destinations within the city and to regional recreation resources  Community Assets: The city has a strong network of organizations, staff members, partnerships and facilities  Infrastructure and Maintenance: Challenges are primarily associated with parking, traffic congestion and the upkeep of facilities over time

 Safe Transportation Options: Streets, trails, paths, and bikeways should allow for safe travel

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