Cadboro Bay Trails Survey Detailed Results

1. General Comments:
   • A very important part of the neighbourhood lifestyle.
   • A good system and getting better.
     
     
   • Most people are satisfied with the wood chip surfacing; there is a concern about slippery conditions when wet/icy; small dogs may have trouble walking.
   • There is support for natural earth where feasible & gravel where necessary.
   • A variety of trail types is preferred, from primitive to well-developed; some could be suitable for wheelchairs, scooters and walkers.
   • Better development of the ocean accesses is also of significant interest.
   • Tall grass alongside the trails is a problem for fire hazard and allergies.
   • Delayed pruning until late in the season (blackberries, other) and slow removal of debris after a windstorm are safety concerns.
   • Invasive species removal (ivy, broom) should be a priority.
   • A better local trail map would be beneficial.
   • Some improvement in signing would be beneficial.
   
   
2. Type of Surfacing Materials (# of responses):
   1. natural earth (18)
   2. wood chips (45)
   3. gravel (14)
   4. pavement (03)
   5. combination (28)
   
   
3. Adequacy of Signage:
   1. yes (32)
   2. don 19t know (10)
   3. no (09)
   
   
4. Specific Improvements:
   • Surfacing needed for parts of Bedford, Sherwood, Konukson, Mystic Vale.
   • Some selected signage at trailheads and major intersections could help.
   • Seasonal fire hazards should be reduced (cut, spread, remove).
   • Early season selective pruning would keep pathways more clear.
   • Ocean public access points require cleanup and clear signs.
   • A large scale local map is needed to show all trails and their usability.
   
   
5. New Trails:
   • Phyllis to Lockhaven and Arbutus
   • Mystic Vale (relocation)
   • Haro Woods
   • Queenswood (relocation)
   
   
6. Volunteers:
   • 15 people have indicated an interest to help with trail work.

To volunteer to help on the trails work or to ask questions about this issue, contact Harry Drage at 477-9544 or hdrage@shaw.ca .