Community Tips
Save a life
| Grass, Tree, Plant Trimmings
| Postal Services
First-time Homeowner Loans
| Bicycling Safety
Safety Tips -
Rules of the Coastal Trail Road
The Monterey Coastal Trail is a multi-use trail, used for walking, biking, rollerblading and jogging. To help ensure that outings are safe and fun, use these tips on trail etiquette and rules of the road.
- Do not speed or use the trail as a raceway. Bicyclists should travel very slowly around crowded areas.
- Stay on the right-hand side.
- Keep dogs on a leash that is no longer than six feet.
- Pick up after your animal, do not leave animal waste along the trail.
- Skateboarding on the trail between Pacific Grove and the Custom House Plaza is prohibited.
- Be aware if traveling the trail after dark. Carry a cellular phone, if possible, and report any suspicious activity.
Save a
Life
Learn how to save a life. Free CPR classes for adults and
teens 16 years and older are offered at local community centers. For reservations call
646.3873.
Grass, Tree, Plant
Trimmings
Resources not Waste Community members who have tried
composting yard trimmings and vegetable food scraps can attest to the beautiful soil that
is generated from this process. If you want to find out how to compost, just give us a
call. We can get you started and answer any questions. It’s fast, fun and easy.
 On the other hand, if you place trimmings in the 64-gallon cart at your home,
remember these guidelines: Place grass, tree and plant trimmings only in the large green
bin. Remove any poison oak, ice plant and palm tree fronds. Do not place any plastic
(bags, containers, etc.), concrete, rocks
or glass in the containers. Any additional trimmings must be placed in a 32-gallon open
container (plastic bags are no longer acceptable). Trimmings are trucked to the landfill
where they are mulched. This mulch is available for purchase for topsoil for gardens.
Topsoil helps retain water and eliminate weeds. For more info, call the City’s
Recycling Coordinator at 646.5662 (brantley@ci.monterey.ca.us).
U.S. Postal Services in the City
- 565 Hartnell Street
- 686 Lighthouse Avenue (inside Longs Drug Store)
- Stamps are available at many supermarkets
Loans for First-time Homeowners Available
Looking to become a first-time homeowner? If you live or
work in the City, ask about our downpayment assistance program. Maximum income guidelines
apply to this program. Call 646-3995 Monday thru Friday for more info or visit www.monterey.org/housing
Bicycling Safety for Adults
If you ride your bike or rollerblade, wear a helmet.
Accidents happen quickly and the impact is great. The ONLY defense for your head is a
helmet. Tips for purchasing/wearing a helmet:
- Look inside the helmet to ensure that it is Ansi or
Snell approved.
- Slip the helmet on. Before clipping the chin strap on,
the helmet should fit snugly.
- The helmet sits on top of the head, not to the back or
to
 the side. The front of the helmet should extend past the middle of your forehead.
- Adjust the straps so that the small tabs are fitted
snugly under your ears. Adjust the bottom strap so that it is snug.
- Buy it and wear it.
For more info, call the City at 646-5662 (brantley@ci.monterey.ca.us).
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