Update on Beacon St - Walter Haas Trail

Neighbors have also been asking about updates on the trail project - here is a brief update from SFRPD as of yesterday:
"The hazardous trees identified by the arborist have been posted for removal. The trees are scheduled to be removed in fall 2015. 
SFRPD staff also will be soliciting bids from contractors for the trail renovation work in fall 2015."
A few concerned neighbors (Emile, Buck and I) submitted written concerns regarding the proposed trail design to SDRPD and we received a thorough written and carefully considered response from Lisa Wayne on July 16th, 2015.
In summary, the assessment is they do not see much opportunity to reduce the number of box steps and the entrance for the trail will remain as originally proposed. There is some opportunity to use more of the western slope to extend the trail into the woods to improve the hiker experience and perhaps to move the upper turn closer to the existing social trail.

I am happy to share the full response with anyone interested - just send me note of your interest.