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I'm signing this petition because:
Alameda I'm a rider and I care!
Atherton Love this project!
Bellaire This is a great cause and opportunity for a forward thinking city (San Jose) and forward thinking sport enthusiast (e-Bikers) to collaborate and show the world a win/win fun place to play. I'll be heading back this way soon and would love to see this come to fruition. Do we really need another strip mall or industrial park? No.
Belmont I believe in electric power to replace oil-based power.
Ben Lomond "I have been a proponent of this idea for several years, once electric vehicles became commercially viable"
Benicia Support for zero emission vehicles and developing a place for an OHV park.
Berkeley "We desperately need more OHV parks in the Bay Area, and a zero emissions park is a perfect for Silicon Valley. I fully support this plan and urge others to endorse the park"
berkeley "Of course there should be parks for electric motorcycles, why is this even an issue?"
Burlingame Need to support alternative recreation vehicles
Cambria "Electric motorcycles are a viable alternative - quiet, and non polluting. Give people a reason to buy one. "
Campbell This park will be an awesome way to preserve the land while also giving us a healthy clean family activity.
Campbell I fully support this project. It is great for the environment. We need more parks in the community.
campbell We need more land for public recreation! Not strip malls....
Castro Valley Can't wait for this to happen!
Citrus Heights "I support SVRA parks, having an electric motorcycle only park in town would demonstrate that there are viable alternatives to gas-powered motorcycles and stimulate the e-bike market."
Concord I owe an electric trials motorcycle & we need close-to-urban places to ride!
Cool To help fellow a AMA Club reach their goals and provide riding in an urban area.
Corvallis I like zero emissions
Cupertino I believe in the viability of electric motos in a near urban controlled area.
Cupertino I promote clean energy.
Daly City I believe electric vehicles are better than Internal combustion engine vehicles because they produce less noise and air pollution.
Davis I ride
Davis It's a great and valuable idea and is part of the future of fun
East Palo Alto I would love to have the chance to ride a two wheeled EV and a place to ride it.
Fairfield Sounds like an awesome resource and can help drive the trend to motor sports using clean power.
Fairfield I ride both on and off road motorcycles
Fremont " I'm signing this petition because I think this will be beneficial to the community, Socially and environmentaly."
Fremont I believe in promoting a healthy environment for our kids. We need green parks not industrial parks. Zero emissions. The only way to go
Fremont "It would be great to keep, at least some part of the Bay Area, clean and green."
Granite Bay "I'm a true believer in electric vehicles - I have an all-electric Nissan Leaf, a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, and will soon be buying an electric motorcycle."
Hayward This would be a great place to vist on a regular basis for myself and an even better place to expose young people to the use and advantages of zero emission vehicles
La Canada We can reduce emissions if we show political will. This would be a concrete example of what is possible.
Lafayette I own both internal cumbusion and electric motorbikes. The only place to ride the IC bikes I have are OHV parks and they are getting more restrictive every year due to environmental impact. I know electric bikes have greatly reduce impact and I want to support initiatives which can educate the general public about the difference. Any new areas to ride I'll support.
Lafayette "Great use for the land, and great way to promote clean recreational motorcycle riding"
Lake Forest We are in need of more OHV areas in California. I am not sold on the idea of an electric dirt bike yet but maybe this will inspire more technology in that field.
Livermore I have an electric moto
Livermore I support clean off road recreation.
Livermore Please considering opening an electric OHV park in the South Bay. This would be a huge gain for the community.
Livermore Electric bikes are the natural progression of electric vehicles. The electric bike is the future. Let's get in on the ground floor!
Lomita This is groundbreaking and the way the future is headed. It's a win win
Los Altos I am the parent adviser for a student Green Team club at Los Altos HS and we are all working towards a zero emission world!!!
Los Altos "I would absolutely use this park and bring my kids to it.
Los Altos "I support this plan, let's make it happen!"
Los Altos I'm signing because I'm forward thinking and progressive
Martinez I am signing because I support the idea of this park and would love to see it become a reality.
Menlo Park "I'm signing because this is a great chance to show how zero-emission technology can really reduce the carbon footprint of a popular recreational activity, both in end use and in travel to a location where such riding is permitted. "
Mill Valley This is a great idea!
Mill Valley "This is a great idea. As an owner of two EVs myself, I can say it is really important to expose people to alternatives to gasoline. Plus, these are virtually silent bikes compared to what people think of motorcycles. This is a very creative and bold vision for a brownfield site. San Jose needs more of this thinking and initiative."
Milpitas "I live in Milpitas, and I am an EV owner and advocate. I know how much good electric transport and clean energy can do. I also know that for people to get it, they need to experience it first-hand!"
Modesto Sounds like a good idea. Maybe e-bike parks will go viral!
Montgomery Creek it's a really cool idea and electric vehicles are going to be part of the future vehicle landscape
Monument I'm signing because of the joy of having a space to explore and be creative on electric vehicles.
morgan hill I fully believe this should happen. I recently sold my Zero DS because I did not have access to a local recreational park that supported electric OHV vehicles.
Morgan Hill "A large open-space park like this would provide great opportunities for school-age groups to study the flora and fauna that it would draw, and provide a recreational place for families who can't afford to travel"
Morgan Hill Motorcycles are part of American culture.
Morgan Hill "This is a great idea for urban open space land use. While promoting education and the protection of wild life, this plan allows for recreation while promoting the use of emerging electric propulsion. This technology is exploding across the world, and as it's epicenter, Silicon Valley should be at the forefront of promoting responsible use of electric recreational technology."
Mountain View "I would love to see a Zero emissions park with paved paths for personal electric vehicles (eskateboards, etc.) Thanks! "
Mountain View "I *love* the idea of both local recreation, and more parks/open space! I am *strongly* in support!"
Mountain View EV's are awesome.
Napa "I am an avid off-road and street motorcyclist. I feel that the future of motorcycling will include electric powered motorcycles. Having a park such as this will only increase the popularity of electric powered motorcycles, but will also lead to better engine and motorcycle designs to enhance the viability of all forms of alternative powered vehicles."
Oakland This is a brilliant idea for the future of out door recreation. No noise and little pollution.
Oakland Silicon Valley needs a place for families to enjoy this sport!
Oakland "No emissions, no gas spills, no oil spills, no hot mufflers, and electric vehicles can be managed as well as electric golf carts on a golf course, so what is not to like?"
Oakland Braap -> Bzzzz
Oakland "If a zero emissions off road park were to be available to the public, it would offer a more environmentally friendly and enjoyable two wheel experience to both new and experienced riders alike, without the noise."
Oakland This is an excellent idea for public use for this land.
Oakland I support preserving open space and the promotion of zero emissions recreational vehicles.
Orinda Please build this park and provide a place for electric off road vehicles to demonstrate their benefits over gas powered off road vehicles.
Orinda This is a multi-win for the reasons described in the park summary and petition description.
Palo Alto This will give a recreational option to families without having to travel a hundred miles. Much needed.
Palo Alto "This is a really good idea. Recreational facilities that can give their users something more interesting than a ""walk in the park"" would help channel their energy into activities more beneficial to the community."
Palo Alto We need to promote transition from gasoline and diesel to electricity for transportation.
pittsburg Electric bikes are the future!!
Portland Sounds great!
Redwood City Great idea to support people and planet plus enjoy the active outdoors while promoting local environmentally friendly companies and organizations.
REDWOOD CITY " This would be great, and low impact"
Redwood City I love the idea of zero emissions recreation near urban centers.
Richmond Hill I care about the environment.
Riverside My daughter is studying to be an environmental engineer and is concerned about our environment!
Rochester I am an avid electric motorcycle enthusiast. I want this park to show that you can have fun riding through nature without smothering it.
Royal Oak "I'm signing because I believe that an electric OHV park is a sound, viable idea that I would personally participate in. Bring it on!"
San Carlos "Love biking, MX, and environment "
San Carlos "I'm signing this petition because I support a transition to cleaner sources of energy, use of zero emission vehicles and protection of open space. Beyond reducing the significant health impacts associated with climate change, including increased reduced asthma, heart attacks, etc., I believe the health benefits of open space are under reported and under appreciated. Not only does it promote recreational activity and fitness that reduces obesity, contributes to general well being and reduces overal health costs.
San Diego I support this project
San Francisco This is a great idea!
San Francisco "This would be an amazing asset and opportunity for families in and around San Jose, and help preserve outdoor spaces!"
San Francisco ZZZIIIIIIIPPPP
San Francisco I ride electric!
San Francisco Awesome idea.
San Francisco Its a great idea
San Francisco "I'm a former resident of SJ, and often visit the county dirt bike track at Metcalf. I and my friends would be very happy were a new electric motor park to be created. Thank you."
San Francisco We ride
San Francisco I support motorcycle recreation of all kinds. Providing a safe & secure site for motorcycling is a benefit to the community
San Francisco "I support riding dirt bikes..
San Francisco I ride and vote. My son started on an electric bike.
San Francisco I think this could be very beneficial for all motorcyclists.
San Francisco because racecar
San Francisco "I am in full support of zero emission motorsports. This emerging industry has already started and it is gaining momentum rapidly. What better place to embrace this new technology than in San Jose. I am in full support.
San Francisco Showcasing electric vehicles helps the entire world.
San Jose it's a great idea
San Jose A zero emissions OHV park would be a huge benefit to the community. Provide outdoor recreation opportunities near town and not require 60-90 minute drive in a tow vehicle to Hollister of Carnegie OHV parks.
San Jose I'd like to see San Jose do something innovative.
San Jose The future of OHV!
San Jose I would love to see a ZEV park and it may help generate income if rentals are available =)
San Jose I'd like to see San Jose take a leadership position with a zero emission park. No doubt such parks will become popular in the future.
San Jose "I am 100% behind zero emissions and a facility to provide a gateway to those that see that zero emission recreational vehicles, EV as a positive and viable alternative"
San Jose "I have lived in the Milpitas area since 2008 and have seen a great deal of development in the area. Much of that development is industrial development and residential townhomes. I think we are cluttered enough with these types of developments. Our community needs a change. I also believe that a zero emission recreational vehicle public park is one of the first steps we can take for a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a mother of a young child, I want to make sure that I am doing the most that I can to leave a better world to her generation."
San Jose I'm signing because electric vehicles in nature is a joy known by far too few.
San Jose I care about the sustainability of the Bay Area.
San Jose "The movement needs visibility, and energy - this will really help!"
San Jose ZEV's are the future!
San Jose It would be fantastic for our city to have this park open and have a place for families to get together and have a great time with electric motorcycles!
San Jose George (supports the petition)
San Jose "I'm a motorcyclist and the entire world is moving to electric vehicles, myself included."
San Jose "A location for electric vehicles to play us great, particularly tracks for motorcycles. Right now if I wanted to ride an eco friendly motorcycle around a dirt track I'd have to haul it far outside san Jose which right now means a truck--which kind of defeats the idea of being ecologically responsible. I also think it will provide more exposure for electric vehicles as people have fun within range of home."
San Jose "we need more ohv parks, and an electric only park close to businesses will promote the quiet nature of electric vehicles."
San Jose "Great idea, would love an electric motorcycle park by the bay!"
San Jose "This would be a huge boon to the area, allowing for a non-environmentally damaging way to fund a multi-use park, as well as helping drive the market to renewable recreational vehicles."
San Jose "I love the sport, and will be getting an electric motorcycle ,,,,my kids and I have ridden our entire lives and I commute everyday now! Looking forward to having a special place to ride."
San Jose "Yes! This is amazing, let's lead the way in merging recreation, electric vehicle technologies, and respect for and conservation of natural public lands. "
San Jose This is a great idea!
San Jose "Creating this park is environmentally progressive and correct. San Jose can, and should, lead the world."
San Lorenzo "This is the first of its kind. I'm not anti-development in Si-Valley, but we need to look at this project as a different *kind* of development. If it doesn't work, at least we can say it was tried. If it does, you'll be the trail-blazing, and a model for the rest of the world to follow. If you just go with industrial development, you'll have squandered this opportunity for a different kind of business development."
San Mateo I support EVs and sustainable energy.
San Mateo I believe
San Mateo "Riding resources close to urban areas are a huge benefit to families, beginning and advanced riders."
San Mateo "The Zero emissions vehicle IS our future. I encourage San Jose to be the first in the world to embrace and introduce this form of recreation to the planet. It is good for us, it is good for the earth."
San Mateo "Recreation is important, especially in such a wonderful, free country. It is equally important to be responsible in recreational activities. This site stands for exactly those two things in combination. "
San Rafael It's a great idea
Santa Clara I support zero emissions and common public spaces for clean outdoor recreation. Great petition
Santa Clara Love this project!
Santa Cruz These parks are a huge family builder and more are needed
Santa Rosa I think it's a great idea!
Santa Rosa People should have alternatives to enjoy the outdoors that don't include the same boring bird watching stations and disc golf.
Santa Rosa I like electric motorcycles
Saratoga The Zero Emission Park would be a step in the right direction for a region that has seen its legal OHV riding areas decimated. This park would give riders of all ages an outlet for their passion that is close to home.
Scotts Valley "I'm signing this because it is just plain out and out good idea and program.
Shingle Springs "I'm signing because the state is closing off more and more OHV areas, and I feel that creating new electric-only parks can be a step in the right direction for saving the OHV community."
Sloughhouse I support all forms of motorcycles and opportunities to enjoy the sport of riding. Thank you
South San Francisco We need electric transportation and this park will showcase the capabilities to young people.
Stockton I think it is a great idea and demonstrates that the Bay Area is on the cutting edge of this type of technology for all areas of life.
Stockton This is needed in many places. I want to see how it will work and maybe we can get on the the valley.
Sunnyvale "- off-road dirt biking is a favorite pastime of mine
- it's a very family-friendly activity
- it's in my backyard
- it would be an innovative attraction that no place else has
- I want to buy an electric bike anyways"
Sunnyvale we need to keep this kind of sport going
Sunnyvale Need more green space in the south bay
Sunnyvale Zero Emission vehicles are less harmful to the environment
Sunnyvale Green is the new scene
Torrance Please let me know how I can help make this park a success.
Walnut Creek I am committed to green and sustainable development and the preservation of open space.
Walnut Creek THIS IS THE BEST IDEA EVER!!!
Walnut Creek I feel this would be good for people that ride electric motorcycles bikes to have a place to ride. Most other off-road areas state parks for motorcycles or mountain bike areas do not allow.
"Washington, D.C." OHV recreation is very important!!
West Sacramento I believe zero emission recreational parks are a fantastic recreational opportunity and will add economic vitality and quality of life to any community.
Woodland Hills It's important to promote environmentally conscious vehicle development.
