Bicycle Master Plan - City of Rancho Cordova

CHAPTER 2 ● EXISTING CONDITIONSSACOG Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master PlanThe Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trials Plan, adopted by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments(SACOG) Board in September of 2003, is intended to capitalize on local assets within the six-county SACOGregion and to provide non-motorized travel connections between communities and to other areas outside theregion. The plan establishes a prioritized project list that will help guide funding for regional bicycle andpedestrian efforts.In 2007, the plan was amended to include an updated 20-year view of anticipated projects. The project list iscurrently in an update cycle, and the City of Rancho Cordova has submitted several projects that havereceived high and moderate priority for regional funding. The following Rancho Cordova projects areincluded in the SACOG plan:Bicycle Signal Detection for Traffic Signals – Provide bicycle detection loops and push buttons atapproximately 20 signalized intersections in the City of Rancho Cordova.Completion of the Class II Bicycle Trail System – Provide striping and signage along Class IIcorridors throughout Rancho Cordova.Douglas Road Bike Trail Connection to Folsom South Canal – Provide a Class I connection fromthe Folsom South Canal Bicycle Trail to Douglas Road. This project will provide a connectionbetween the new and planned residential areas east of the Folsom South Canal with the business andcommercial centers west of the canal.Mather Railroad Spur, Rails to Trails Project – Provide a Class I connection from Folsom Boulevardto the Mather Airport.Sacramento County Bicycle Master PlanSacramento County is in the process of finalizing a comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan that shares manycommon goals and outcomes with the Rancho Cordova Bicycle Master Plan. Both plans strive to achieveincreased ridership, improved regional connections, and new facilities. The American River Parkway bike trailand the Folsom South Canal Trail are identified as part of the regional backbone system. Both plans identifyadvantages of the Regional Transit light rail/bus system serving longer-distance trips in connection withshorter bike trips. Healthy travel choices and environmental stewardship are also cited.The Rancho Cordova Bicycle Master Plan mapping process reviewed all existing and proposed bikewayswithin and adjacent to the City, taking advantage of a cooperative GIS data-sharing agreement. Thisfacilitated information exchange ensures the seamless continued development of regional trails so that systemusers are served regardless of jurisdictional boundary. Additionally, future planned bikeways in theundeveloped eastern county help the City of Rancho Cordova prioritize future connections across Grant LineRoad.MASTER PLAN ▪ 2-19