In 1992, LA County voters approved the Safe Neighborhood Parks measure which has since provided approximately $54 million a year for more than 1500 projects including 33,000 acres of protected open space and 244 trail projects. The program funded a variety of significant park projects and over the years employed 25,000 youth in park programming.

This 1992 measure is about to expire and this November voters will have the chance to vote for Prop P, its replacement. If passed, Prop P will allocate funds across Los Angeles County for parks in disadvantaged communities, neighborhood parks, clean beaches and water, regional open space including trails, non-profit and public agency projects and park maintenance.

Los Angeles County has been a good partner for the mountain biking community. Their trails policy clearly states that County trails, wherever feasible, should be multiple use including bicycles. We applaud them for this policy, and are actively working with the County on several projects, including a bike park proposal.

CORBA urges our members and readers to become informed on Prop P, and consider the effects it will have on the trails and open spaces you ride, as well as future opportunities for parks and trails. Further information is available at: osd.lacounty.gov