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FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
43-930 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-341-9622 Fax: 760-779-9651
www.ymcaofthedesert.org
September 9, 2022
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Re: Letter of Support for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Application
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my understanding the City of Palm Desert is applying for funds through the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.
The City is seeking funds to build and improve bicycle lanes throughout the City per the
Coachella Valley Association of Government’s Active Transportation Plan. This grant
would establish citywide bicycle connectivity with the CV Link Trail system and provide
planning for local neighborhood access to schools. Successful implementation of this
project would make Palm Desert a safer and more multimodal community, help reduce
our vehicle emissions, improve public health, and provide more opportunity for residents
and visitors to get around without getting into a car.
The YMCA of the Desert is the largest provider of licensed childcare in the Coachella
Valley, with facilities from Rancho Mirage to Indio. We also provide a variety of
programs, camps, and other events and activities for members of our community.
We fully support the City’s grant application for the betterment of this community.
Sincerely,
Paula Simonds
Paula Simonds
Chief Executive Officer