Neighborhood Connections Public Draft Plan Virtual Citywide Workshops, 11/20

From the City of Sacramento:

The [City of Sacramento] Department of Public Works’ Transportation Planning team invites community members to participate in two upcoming virtual workshops to review and provide input on the latest piece of the Streets for People Active Transportation Plan.

The Streets for People Plan is based on over two years of community engagement that included attending over 70 events and countless conversations with community members about their vision.

One aspect of the plan includes identifying the Neighborhood Connections network that will create low-stress, comfortable connections on neighborhood streets by identifying key corridors for traffic calming to reduce driver speeds and improve quality of life.

Earlier this summer, staff released initial draft recommendations and are now presenting the Neighborhood Connections Public Draft Plan for additional discussion.

“These workshops are an important opportunity for community members to share their perspectives, ask questions, and help shape the plan, specifically for their needs and priorities in their own neighborhoods,” said Jeff Jelsma, transportation planner with the Department of Public Works. “We believe that the more voices we bring into this process, the stronger and more inclusive the final plan will be for Sacramento.”

Neighborhood Connections Public Draft Plan Virtual Citywide Workshop #1
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Connections Public Draft Plan Virtual Citywide Workshop #2
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12-1:30 p.m.

The Neighborhood Connections Public Draft Plan will be available from Nov. 4 to Dec. 1 for public review and comment.

The Neighborhood Connections, when implemented, will encourage more active transportation, such as walking and bicycling, allowing the city to reach climate action goals set in the Climate Action and Adaption Plan.

For more info, please visit https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2024/10/30/learn-how-the-city-plans-to-improve-neighborhood-mobility-and-reach-climate-action-goals-at-these-virtual-workshops/.

Elimination of City’s $1 million contribution to “RydeFreeRT” program for students

On May 7, 2024, ECOS submitted a letter to the City of Sacramento about the proposal to eliminate their $1 million contribution to “RydeFreeRT” program for students. Below is an excerpt from our letter.

ECOS (Environmental Council of Sacramento) opposes the City Manager’s proposed elimination of the City’s $1 million contribution to SacRT’s “RydeFreeRT” program for students. Student ridership has more than doubled since its inception five years ago, providing clean mobility options for students including internships and other opportunities. Our region consistently ranks in the top ten nationally for unhealthy air and RydeFreeRT has substantially reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

Click here to read the letter in full.