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San Leandro Creek Trail Master Plan <br />2-12 <br />fact that there was less participation in the survey from people belonging <br />to the age of under 34 who might have children going to elementary or <br />middle school or attend school themselves. Figure 2-13 shows the destinations <br />participants would most like to get to by the proposed Trail. <br />Most participants supported the San Leandro Creek Trail project and are <br />excited to see more connectivity and access to a new bicycle facility. Those <br />who oppose the project have raised concerns regarding the potential increase <br />in crime, decrease in privacy, and environmental impacts. Studies have <br />shown a decrease in crime statistics in neighborhoods with trail connections. <br />According to a study done by Rails-to-Trails of 372 trails nationwide, the crime <br />rate was reduced significantly in the areas with trails. The study also found <br />that trail managers often employ preventative design strategies and patrols <br />to reduce the possibility of crime and improve the efficient management of <br />the trail. <br />2.4 ADDITIONAL MEETINGS <br />To solicit additional input on the proposed trail, the project team conducted <br />smaller scale neighborhood workshops and delivered several presentations. <br />Public workshops only reach a small subset of the population, and by seeking <br />out venues for more localized workshops, the project team was able to <br />receive more targeted input on the proposed trail. These workshops were <br />focused on stakeholder groups in the vicinity of the creek, several with a focus <br />on youth. Much of the input received at these workshops and presentations <br />echoed the comments provided by the public workshop attendees as well <br />as the survey. The list of presentations, including some of the major comments <br />provided, is listed in this section. <br />FIGURE 2-12: BENEFITS OF TRAIL FIGURE 2-13: DESTINATIONS TO ACCESS BY PROPOSED TRAIL <br />32