We asked why the bike lane on the east side of Murrieta Creek at Rancho California Road was chained. Here is the city of Temecula response:
The area in question is an old ADA access ramp that used to lead to a crosswalk at the old traffic signal, it is not a bicycle entrance to the multipurpose trail. The trail serves many users, including pedestrians, not just bicycles. The chain and posts serve a dual purpose, yes the posts prevent vehicles from entering the paved pathway, but it also alerts pedestrian that this is not an appropriate place to cross the street, particularly a blind pedestrian.
The only way to enter the bike trail (without jumping the curb) is to ride down the sidewalk over the bridge from Front Street, which is illegal of course. Or, go around the corner and ride a quarter mile and use the driveway.
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