Dear Editor,
After viewing the city’s proposed pathway extension along Voght Street, I can’t help but think the city would be better served adding sidewalks or paths where a new sidewalk isn’t already available.
From my nearly 30 years of living in the town, the “Bench loop” seems to be a very popular walking route. It is easily accessible by residents living in central Merritt, the Bench and even Collettville.
I see a steady stream of people walking, running and cycling this route, yet it is lacking a sidewalk along Parker and then from the end of Juniper to the fire hall.
The new proposed trail funnels pedestrians into a high traffic vehicle corridor, while providing none of the valley views or even those of the golf course the other route does.
I hope the city will reconsider this new walkway.
David Smyth
Merritt
