The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted an updated Active Transportation Plan to guide future improvements to human-powered transportation throughout unincorporated Sonoma County. The plan will help the County prioritize potential projects and pursue funding for improved bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and better connections between communities.
“Safe, accessible walking and biking routes are essential to healthy, connected communities,” said Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo, chair of the Board of Supervisors. “This plan reflects the priorities we’ve heard from residents and gives us a roadmap for making meaningful improvements that will benefit Sonoma County communities for years to come.”
The plan, developed by Permit Sonoma in partnership with the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities, replaces the County’s 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The three-year collaborative effort brought together community stakeholders, advisory committees and multiple County departments, including Sonoma Public Infrastructure and Sonoma County Regional Parks. Input gathered through public workshops, pop-up events and surveys helped shape the plan’s updated project list and policies, reflecting community priorities and current safety and accessibility standards…