Toll Road Hearing on Sept. 22
by Robin Everett

The Commerce Department posted the list of speakers for the upcoming hearing regarding the Foothill-South Toll Road. Click here to see the list of speakers. As you can see, members of the public are being given little opportunity to speak. Just remember that your voice can be heard just by showing up and wearing your "Save the Park" T-shirt and waving your sign. Stop by our sign-in booth to receive a T-shirt and sign. There will also be an opportunity to submit written comments at the hearing.

Are you coming to the Commerce Hearing? It is so important that every one of us comes to the hearing on Mon., Sept. 22, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The TCA is trying to circumvent the will of the people. We need to make our voices loud and strong so that the federal government cannot ignore us. Without your help, we could lose nearly 60 percent of San Onofre State Beach, including the San Mateo Campground. The proposed route would destroy the last pristine watershed in Southern California and the best surf break in North America.

Whether you plan to speak or just want hold a “Save the Park” sign, please attend the most important hearing the toll road fight has faced yet. Sierra Club’s Friends of the Foothills Campaign needs your help to make our voices heard.

To catch a ride on the bus from Orange County, meet at the Trestles Parking lot off Christianitos at 8:30 a.m. Buses will leave the Del Mar hearing at 9 pm. Please RSVP at robin.everett@sierraclub.org or call 949-361-7534 in order to save your seat. If you plan to drive yourself please note that the Del Mar Fairgrounds charges $9 for parking.