[worldpiste]

....We've got a little political battle brewing over Mobbs Farm access. If you wouldn't mind dropping me a PM I'll get the info to you about what's up and who to write to.

Other Mobbs riders - thanks for the interest but for now it looks like residents will give us the best platform to speak from. Thanks.

 

[djspookman]

I imagine this has to do with pthe parking situatation on Fitzsimmonds road......

FYI-I grew up in Jericho and I know that parking and traffic on Fitzsimmonds is a problem.

PLEASE for those who drive there constantly, park on the Green in Jericho Center! Its really close by!

Dave

 

[worldpiste]

Right..this is part of the issue and a good suggestion. But more than that there's a movement afoot to ban or restrict biking @ Mobbs. The Selectboard & Conservation Commission need to hear from resident users of the trail. Another facet of the opposition concern is that it's become a MTB "mecca". Although popular, this is far from reality. The point is that non-resident users WON'T HELP the situation by writing in. We just need resident users @ this point. Thanks.

I imagine this has to do with pthe parking situatation on Fitzsimmonds road......

FYI-I grew up in Jericho and I know that parking and traffic on Fitzsimmonds is a problem.

PLEASE for those who drive there constantly, park on the Green in Jericho Center! Its really close by!

Dave

 

[Ryno]

I'm a little confused why the new parking at the town garage off of Browns trace hasn't been advertised more? Wouldn't that alleviate some of the Fitzsimonds tension? I haven't seen a car parked there yet. I went for a walk on those trails the other night and it doesn't look like they have seen any mtb action.

 

[worldpiste]

It hasn't been advertised because the trail from it to the system hasn't been built yet. The reason for that is the Town process that would have allowed the lot & trail to be built has been derailed and the project is stalled. Irate neighbors are a major factor.

At this point it's in all our best interests to not agravate the situation - so staying away from that lot is probably the best idea. The Fellowship is rallying to alleviate the situation but it won't happen overnight. Appreciate your interest and patience.

 

[Ryno]

Great...thanks for the info and explanation. I was just assuming that the mowed path was the mtb path. I'll stay away until there is a remedy.

The reason I like the browns trace parking lot is that it is easy to unload my ATV at that spot (ha...just kidding)