Keep Fallbrook safe

As the fire season quickly approaches, I’d like to express my concerns about Caltrans’ route alternative selection (the “Northern Existing Alignment” vs. the “Southern Alignment”) for the east section of the SR76 Widening project.

Having experienced the San Luis Rey riverbed fires in the east section of the SR76 project area in 2007 and the Rice Canyon fire in 2007, I’m very well aware of how quickly these types of fires can engulf an area. I feel it is crucial that Caltrans select the right alternative - the “Southern Alternative.”

The most important criterion should be safety and not cost. D...