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Cyclists Object To Closure Of Joe Rodota Trail Over Homeless Encampment

Santa Rosa cyclist Janelle Black doesn't understand what she described as a panicked response.

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July 20, 2022

Without warning, fences went up on Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota Trail, restricting access because of the presence a small homeless encampment earlier this month.

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On Tuesday, a group of cyclists questioned the need for that action.

Sonoma Regional Parks closed a half-mile section of the popular bike and pedestrian path on July 8, saying the encampment was "impeding safe public use of the trail."

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A section of the Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa closed to visitors due to a homeless encampment, Photo by CBS-SF.

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