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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Vision Statement The SACOG Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan envisions a transportation system where: • People can walk and bicycle throughout the region on a network of multi-use paths and lanes that connect across jurisdictional lines, especially to regional job and activity centers. • Multi-use paths throughout the region are developed and maintained for walking and bicycling to provide attractive, natural, and safe transportation corridors. • People throughout the region can walk and bicycle safely and conveniently to all destinations, especially schools and employment centers, within reasonable walking and bicycling distance. • People can safely walk and bicycle to transit stations and stops and have a comfortable, safe place to wait or transfer. • Sidewalk, streets, and roads are designed and laid out according to complete streets principles to encourage walking and bicycling. • All transportation projects are designed to safely integrate walking and bicycling as alternatives to automobiles. • All commercial and residential developments are designed to make walking and bicycling the most predominant, attractive and convenient modes of transportation. • All transportation facilities will be made accessible based on the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Code of Regulations Title 24 (CCR Title 24). • Adequate, functional, secure and conveniently located bicycle parking facilities are provided at all regional destinations. 1.2 Why Have a Regional Plan? The six-county Sacramento region is large, and diverse. In order to capitalize on the assets of each community it is desirable to provide travel corridors that consistently provide connections between communities and between jurisdictions. Historically, bicycle and pedestrian planning and policies have been set at the local level. Given the local focus of bicycle and pedestrian planning, the development of a regional plan is an opportunity to share best practices, improve coordination and connectivity between counties and communities. This plan will allow for the coordination of projects among jurisdictions to ensure that crucial linkages are created in a timely, cost effective, and efficient manner. Current low-density suburban land-use patterns mean people travel overwhelmingly by automobile: 82 percent of trips are drive-alone, 10 percent of trips go by auto with two or more occupants, 5 percent are bicycle or walk trips, and 3 percent of trips are by transit (transit use reaches 20% into downtown Sacramento during commute hours). 1 Projections show that on top of the existing 1 million jobs and 800,000 housing units in 2005, the region is expected to add 535,000 new jobs and 525,000 new housing units between 2005 and 2035. Since the new jobs and housing are 1 SACOG Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan—Amended June 2011 5
expected to be located around the region, we need a new plan to assess the region’s commute demands. The region by 2035 is expected to have three major job centers: downtown Sacramento/West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova/Folsom, and Roseville/Rocklin. The urban edge will expand to encompass El Dorado Hills, and Lincoln, as well as areas east and west of Elk Grove, south of Rancho Cordova, west of Roseville, Southport in West Sacramento, North Natomas, and perhaps Sutter County. 2 Urban growth around the edges has out-paced infill in existing communities, and businesses increasingly prefer suburban locations, thus increasing the number of trips between communities and between jurisdictions. Looking into the future, the Sacramento region needs more transportation alternatives to meet increasing travel demands. These alternatives should allow people to travel without increasing vehicle emissions or traffic congestion. Bicycling and walking are ideal modes of transportation for shorter trips to local facilities. Furthermore the Sacramento region has the ideal climate and terrain to facilitate more bicycle and pedestrian travel. Local surveys have found that people are willing to bicycle more frequently for utilitarian purposes when better bicycle facilities are provided. 2 If more people shift to bicycling or walking for either their entire trip or for the trip to a transit station, the transportation system can serve more trips without increasing congestion or emissions. SACOG’s Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Program supports both local and regional plans, focusing on local projects with inter-regional significance. A regional plan for bicycle and pedestrian projects serves a regional system, both at the local and inter-regional level. A key component of a successful regional plan is providing local connections to neighboring communities and jurisdictions. The goal is to integrate local plans to create a seamless regional bicycle and pedestrian system. This approach prioritizes local projects by their contribution to the regional network, providing key connections and access between communities, counties and jurisdictions. 1.3 Public Interest Public interest in providing good bicycling and walking facilities has increased over the last few years. • The Sacramento region has experienced an increase in advocacy groups promoting bicycling and walking as viable transportation options. • Recent attention to climate change and rising energy costs has fueled the discussion for better non-motorized transportation choices. • The rise in obesity and related health problems throughout the country has led to public health campaigns for active, healthier lifestyles. • The current economic climate has renewed interest in bicycling and walking as they are a low-cost means of transportation. Additionally, the significant public participation during the MTP2035 development demonstrates increased awareness and interest for planning the future transportation network within the Sacramento Region. Over 8,000 citizen planners participated in community workshops and the TALL Order Forum, 55,000 viewers watched KCRA and SACOG’s Road Map to the Future special, 2 CalTrans 2002 Bike to Work Day Survey Findings Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan—Amended June 2011 6
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PROJECT LIST ID COUNTY JURISDICTION
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APPENDIX C—TRANSIT INFORMATION Tr
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APPENDIX D—LINKS TO REGIONAL BICY
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Appendix E—Glossary of Terms AASH
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Class I Bicycle Parking Facility—
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MUTCD—The Manual on Uniform Traff
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What we do The Sacramento Area Coun
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