City Of Temecula Improves Trail Lighting, New Gates For Bike Riders

TEMECULA, CA — The City of Temecula is hard at work improving walking path lighting and bike trail access around town. Most recently, councilmember Zak Schwank has announced the upgrade of a gate that leads into Chaparral High School.

"The new gate enables students to ride their bikes directly to the front of campus," he said in a recent video reel. Parents and students asked for access to the school from the bike path, and the city has responded. More is to come, including bike racks, but for now, the gate was a good start.

Further south in Old Town, the city is continuing to install trail lights along Murrieta Creek on the Old Town Trail, where 27 new solar-powered light poles are being installed along the trail between Moreno Road and First Street.

"This means additional lighting throughout the area, promoting more trail use and outdoor activity, sustainable transportation, & public safety," a city spokesperson said.

The improvements are underway and were expected to be complete in November.

"The trail in Old Town Temecula along Murrieta Creek is about to be lit up… literally," a spokesperson for the city said.

The construction is currently underway to install 27 new solar-powered light poles along the trail in Old Town. The lighting project in this area will promote increased trail use, enhanced public safety, and outdoor activities, including walking, biking, scooter, and skateboard transportation.