Caltrans seeks public input on pedestrian and bike trails

Caltrans Bay Area is seeking input on its draft Bay Area Pedestrian Plan and surveying the public to identify locations for walking and biking improvements on the state highway system.

A second survey is collecting public input on a new study of long-distance bikeways, called bike highways.

By participating in these surveys, the public can help shape plans for pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

The pedestrian survey starts with an online map allowing participants to drop a pin on locations to suggest improvements for walking and biking. Follow-up questions help the respondents identify specific issues of concern and suggested remedies.

The survey is tailored to provide information about the type and location of needed improvements, allowing Caltrans to evaluate these locations in developing future projects.

Survey responses must be submitted by Feb. 5, for inclusion in the Pedestrian Plan. The survey will remain open, however, and additional responses will be used to inform planning throughout the Bay Area.

The Bike Highway survey is collecting public opinion about Bicycle Highways, a brand-new undertaking for Caltrans Bay Area. Bicycle Highways are long-distance corridors, following state highways, and perhaps other roadways and trails. The new corridors would make long-distance bicycling easier to plan and do. The survey allows bicyclists an opportunity to provide input at the very beginning of the study.

The Bike Highway survey will be open through the end of February.

The surveys are online at:

Pedestrian Survey: survey.catplan.org/

Bicycle Highway survey: d4bikehighwaystudy.org/

Draft District 4 Pedestrian Plan: catplan.org/district-4