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A VICTORY FOR TRESTLES!
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The Department of Commerce announced today that it would
uphold the California Coastal Commission's ruling that found the
TCA's proposed extension of the 241 Toll Road inconsistent with the
California Coastal Act. The Department of Commerce "determined that
there is at least one reasonable alternative to the project [and]
that the project is not necessary in the interest of national
security".
We are elated that the Secretary of Commerce chose
to uphold the California Coastal Commission's ruling against the
planned extension to the SR-241 toll road. This decision is a
significant milestone in our efforts to protect San Onofre State
Beach Park and the surrounding environment; and underscores the
effectiveness of grassroots activism.
While this is a major
victory for the Surfrider Foundation and our coalition members, the
fight to build the toll road is not over. Should the TCA decide to
appeal the decision, the Surfrider Foundation and its coalition
partners are ready to fight that battle as well. Surfrider is now
calling upon the TCA and other state and local officials to embrace
alternative transportation strategies that will better address the
county's traffic issues without jeopardizing our environmental,
recreational and economic resources.
This victory would not
have been possible if it was not for the activists who showed up by
the thousands at the California Coastal Commission and Department of
Commerce hearings and for dedicated members like you, who have
supported Surfrider along the way.
Thank you again for
your generosity and support.
Happy Holidays,
The
Surfrider Foundation |
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