In talking to engineering staff recently at North Saanich District, I was informed that a right-of-way has been ‘discovered’ in our neighbourhood that would allow for pedestrian use. This right-of-way is between the end of Richland Place (off Dean Park Road) and Portlier Place (off Sansum Road). I am sending the following letter to municipal council asking them to proceed to open this right-of-way immediately for pedestrian use.
May 18, 2009
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
I would like to bring to your attention a right-of-way in the Dean Park neighbhourhood that your staff have recently discovered is designated for pedestrian use, and request that you proceed immediately to make it a trail.
According to engineering staff, a right-of-way for pedestrian use goes from the end of Richland Place to the end of Porlier Place. Creating a path between these two dead-end streets would create a sizeable loop for people to walk (incorporating parts of Sansum Place and Dean Park Road).
Given the lack of walking trails in Dean Park neighbhourhood, and the numerous dead- end streets and cul de sacs, this will be a welcome addition for pedestrians looking for new routes.
I urge you to create a trail along this right-of-way as soon as possible. It need not be paved or covered with wood chips. A simple hard dirt path is all that is needed.
Thank you in advance for dealing with this expeditiously.
Suzanne Morphet
Coordinator,
People for A Pedestrian Friendly Dean Park
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