Regarding bicyclists on our roads/Newcastle-Ophir area, I feel this is a safety issue. Bicycles should not be allowed on Power House Road from Newcastle to Auburn Folsom Road. The reason: between Mountain View Road and Oak Terrace (just past the Placer water treatment plant) there is barely room for two cars to pass through this narrow curve.

Mind you, I’ve made several complaints to the road department as in this area (9430 Power House) the trees on both sides of the road overhang toward center. I’ve been forced into trees several times as have other residents in the area. (“Oh, we are busy.” “We will get to it.”) They can’t miss it, as I have flagged a tree with yellow caution tape.

PATTY GIBSON, Auburn