Saying no to O.C. toll extension
Re “San Diego joins opponents of O.C.’s toll road extension,” Sept. 27
By voting to protect San Onofre State Beach and oppose a toll road project that would desecrate the park, the San Diego City Council stood up for irreplaceable and affordable coastal recreation. The proposed Foothill South toll road would cut the state park in half. Local toll road agencies must not intrude on California’s parks as a matter of convenience. Better transportation options exist. We must save San Onofre State Beach from this ill-advised toll road.
Dan Silver
Los Angeles
The writer is executive director of the Endangered Habitats League.
The San Diego City Council should be commended for voting to save our state park and Trestles Beach. The construction of a highway through a state park would destroy a state treasure and threaten the water and wave quality of Trestles Beach, a world-renowned surfing spot. Trestles is at risk of erosion from massive cuts and fill of steep canyons that would put the famous waves in jeopardy. In addition, pollution will inevitably reach the San Mateo Creek, one of the most pristine creeks in the region.
Saving the park is a statewide issue, and we shouldn’t let an Orange County agency make decisions for all Californians.
Mark Rauscher
San Clemente
The writer is assistant environmental director of the Surf-rider Foundation.
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