Welcome
Welcome to the Southeast Sacramento Bike and Pedestrian Access Study Web site where you can learn more about efforts underway to improve the walking and biking environment in southeast Sacramento.
Study Background and Description
The City of Sacramento Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) are currently conducting a public outreach and planning project to improve walking and biking facilities in southeast Sacramento. A consultant team has been hired to analyze the study area, assess the demand for biking and walking, and identify candidate improvements for bicycle and pedestrian travel in southeast Sacramento.
This study demonstrates the City’s commitment to making Sacramento the “Walking Capital,” the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency’s goal of “delivering first rate public facilities” in the Army Redevelopment Area, and the City’s General Plan policy to “achieve the highest possible level of safety and security for cyclists.”
This study is being funded through SHRA Tax Increment funds. It is anticipated that the study will be completed by fall 2008.
Study Goal and Objectives
The primary goal of the study is to promote walking and bicycling in southeast Sacramento, which encompasses the Army Depot Redevelopment Area.
The main objectives of the study are to:
- Engage the community in the planning process to identify elements most important to potential users and guide the development of potential improvements.
- Identify the most promising pedestrian and bicycle improvements for further analysis and possible implementation.
Study Location
The approximate boundaries of the study area are the American River Parkway to the north, Elder Creek Road to the south, South Watt Avenue to the east, and 65th Street to the west. The study area is within City Council District 6 and is adjacent to the eastern edge of unincorporated Sacramento County.
The study area encompasses the Army Deport Redevelopment Area, which covers approximately 1,420 acres of land. As part of the Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, the Sacramento Army Depot closed in early 1994.
View Study Area Map (PDF)
The study area offers a unique context for pedestrian and bicycle improvements:
- Proximity to Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail stations and significant pedestrian and bicycle trip generators such as California State University – Sacramento.
- Access to existing and proposed regional recreational facilities such as the American River Parkway and the Central California Traction Rail Trail.
- Redevelopment and beautification potential as exemplified by Depot Business Park and other small- and large-scale projects.
- Traffic congestion and vehicle delays make biking and walking an attractive alternative.
- Opportunistic blend of housing, employment, and recreational land uses.
- Awareness that enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the Study area are paramount to attract new users and reduce reliance on vehicle trips.
Study Status and Schedule
Form Study Advisory Group |
Complete |
Administer Biking and Walking Survey |
Due May 16, 2008 |
Perform Study Area Assessment |
March – May 2008 |
Identify Candidate Improvements |
May – August 2008 |
Complete Study |
August 2008 |
Study Documents
Related Links
Get Involved
Completing the Biking and Walking Survey will help the City DOT and SHRA identify projects to improve the biking and walking environment. We are interested in hearing from you whether you bike or walk for recreation, to school, or to work. It’s also important for us to know if you don’t walk or bike in southeast Sacramento and why. Please complete the electronic survey or print the survey and send it back to us by May 16, 2008.
For More Information
If you have questions or comments regarding the Southeast Sacramento Bike and Pedestrian Access Study or if you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive study updates, please contact:
Matt Johns, mjohns@cityofsacramento.org or
Kate Binning, k.binning@fehrandpeers.com, 916-773-1900
 
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