ETI is a non-profit organization established in 1944 and dedicated to equine legislation and the acquisition and preservation of hiking and riding trails.
Corral 38 is an ETI member club located in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles.  Neighborhoods bordering the park and serviced by Corral 38 include: Burbank, Glendale, Los Feliz and Silver Lake. 
Go to News and Events to see more images or go to see all the photos
Subject: URGENT - 
Meeting Thursday Evening, 5/18/2023 
re Mariposa Basin Trail Becoming a Bicycle Trail - BE SURE TO DO THE SURVEY!!!

Hi Equestrian Neighbor,

The trail on the south side of the LA River that runs between the Riverside/Victory Bridge and Tunnel 7 is known as the Mariposa Basin Trail.  This has historically been an equestrian trail.  However, the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is apparently considering making that portion of the Mariposa Basin Trail between the Riverside/Victory Bridge and the Forest Lawn on and off ramps of the freeway, just east of Tunnel 7, a bicycle trail.  The official name of this project is LADOT LA Riverway Phase IV Extension.

LADOT's proposals include:  A Bike and Pedestrian path with separated and level Equestrian Path; a Bike and Pedestrian Path with separated elevated Equestrian path; and a Standalone bike and pedestrian path (no equestrians). [SEE IMAGES BELOW]

You may access their complete website for this project at: https://ladotlivablestreets.org/projects/LA-Riverway-Phase-IV

I have attached their "Fact Sheet" which includes a map and diagrams of their proposals.  As you will see from the map, the end of the proposed bike trail is at the double chain-link gates viewable from the Perimeter trail of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, east of the Mariposa Bridge and Tunnel 7.

It is, of course, remarkable that the proposed bike trail will go past Tunnel 6 (posted "No bicycles").  It is also remarkable that the proposal puts the bikers on the same path as pedestrians.  Then of course there is the proposal that elevates the bikers and the pedestrians above and alongside the horses.

Here are the ways the public may participate:  

An in-person workshop on Thursday, May 18, from 5-7 pm at Friendship Auditorium (3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, 90027;
A virtual zoom meeting on Thursday, June 1, from 6-7 pm; and
Complete their online survey.  (FYI - The survey questions are pretty good, and many questions provide a small opportunity to state your opinion in your own words.)

I don't see a general email option for public comment on the website, other than in the "Contact Us" tab, and it looks like the character count may be limited.

I would expect that the bicyclists will be out in force at the meetings.

Take care,
Nori
Facebook Page
Burbank-Glendale-Griffith Park Equestrians

JOHN AND GULJE COYLE - JANUARY 2023
See more images on the News and Events page!
LYNN BROWN
MOUNTING BLOCK DEDICATION 
From KAREN THORNTON, Griffith Park Advisory Board, Equestrian Representative.
"The LYNN BROWN MOUNTING BLOCK DEDICATION date has been set as Sunday, January 30th at 10am. There will be a short presentation of the block and people will be invited to speak about Lynn from her various organizations and groups.
For those who want to extend the morning, a ride on the Skyline Trail Loop will start at the block site right after the dedication so bring your horse to the dedication and ride out with us, if this is something your horse can do safely. For those wanting a shorter ride, there will be a splinter group returning after the Cemetery Loop.
For those not familiar with the site, set your car navigation to the corner of Western Ave and Rancho Ave in Glendale. The block will be visible on the day in place between Bette Davis Park and Easter Field. Parking for cars and horse trailers is available all along Rancho Ave. "
From KAREN THORNTON, Griffith Park Advisory Board, Equestrian Representative.
"The LYNN BROWN MOUNTING BLOCK DEDICATION date has been set as Sunday, January 30th at 10am. There will be a short presentation of the block and people will be invited to speak about Lynn from her various organizations and groups.
For those who want to extend the morning, a ride on the Skyline Trail Loop will start at the block site right after the dedication so bring your horse to the dedication and ride out with us, if this is something your horse can do safely. For those wanting a shorter ride, there will be a splinter group returning after the Cemetery Loop.
For those not familiar with the site, set your car navigation to the corner of Western Ave and Rancho Ave in Glendale. The block will be visible on the day in place between Bette Davis Park and Easter Field. Parking for cars and horse trailers is available all along Rancho Ave. "
From KAREN THORNTON, Griffith Park Advisory Board, Equestrian Representative:

The LYNN BROWN MOUNTING BLOCK DEDICATION took place Sunday, January 30th at 10am. There was a short presentation of the block and several people spoke about Lynn from her various organizations and groups.

The event was followed by a ride on the Skyline Trail Loop and a shorter ride  splintered after the Cemetery Loop.

The ceremony was held at the corner of Western Ave and Rancho Ave in Glendale.

(There are more coming, such as at Martinez Arena)
Come and help us dedicate this and show that we have a bunch of horsepeople who care about horsekeeping in the Rancho - we'll be taking cool photos too!
(There are more coming, such as at Martinez Arena)
Come and help us dedicate this and show that we have a bunch of horsepeople who care about horsekeeping in the Rancho - we'll be taking cool photos too!
There is also a mounting block at Martinez Arena and others will be coming in the near future.
date has been set as Sunday, January 30th at 10am. There will be a short presentation of the block and people will be invited to speak about Lynn from her various organizations and groups.
For those who want to extend the morning, a ride on the Skyline Trail Loop will start at the block site right after the dedication so bring your horse to the dedication and ride out with us, if this is something your horse can do safely. For those wanting a shorter ride, there will be a splinter group returning after the Cemetery Loop.
For those not familiar with the site, set your car navigation to the corner of Western Ave and Rancho Ave in Glendale. The block will be visible on the day in place between Bette Davis Park and Easter Field. Parking for cars and horse trailers is available all along Rancho Ave. "
From KAREN THORNTON, Griffith Park Advisory Board, Equestrian Representative.
"The LYNN BROWN MOUNTING BLOCK DEDICATION date has been set as Sunday, January 30th at 10am. There will be a short presentation of the block and people will be invited to speak about Lynn from her various organizations and groups.
For those who want to extend the morning, a ride on the Skyline Trail Loop will start at the block site right after the dedication so bring your horse to the dedication and ride out with us, if this is something your horse can do safely. For those wanting a shorter ride, there will be a splinter group returning after the Cemetery Loop.
For those not familiar with the site, set your car navigation to the corner of Western Ave and Rancho Ave in Glendale. The block will be visible on the day in place between Bette Davis Park and Easter Field. Parking for cars and horse trailers is available all along Rancho Ave. "