Currently, the Joe Rodota Trail is closed for maintenance just east of Sebastopol. As a result, many cyclist are using Highway 12 as an alternative. You will see much more cycling activity between Llano Road and downtown Sebastopol for the next month. Because the bridge is under construction at Hwy 12, cyclists are forced to take the lane going over the bridge.
Please know that many of us would much prefer to be on the trail, but it is not possible at this time. After being honked at and screamed at on Friday evening, I contacted Supervisor Carrillo's office to ask him for his assistance in installing a "Share The Road" sign. He and Susan Upchurch placed several emails over the weekend, and you will see that a "Share The Road" sign has been installed on both sides of the bridge.
Please be patient with cyclist as we cross over the bridge. We need to ride in the middle of the lane to prevent smaller cars and bolder drivers from trying to pass too close.
Thanks for your consideration,
Jennifer Branham-Burns