Noyo Harbor
Multimodal
Circulation Plan
Kelly Bond and Matthew Ridgway | August 25th, 2025
Draft Plan
Introductions
• MCOG
• Caltrans
• Consultant Team
• Fehr & Peers
• Green DOT
• CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Agenda 01
02 03
04 05
Study Purpose
Existing Conditions
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Recommendations
Next Steps
SECTION 01
Study Purpose
Study Purpose
Explores multimodal access, circulation, and safety improvements in Noyo Harbor with the goal of reducing vehicle trips, enhancing connectivity for walking, biking, and transit, and support future implementation by state, local, and tribal partners
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
SECTION 02
Existing Conditions
Harbor Context
• Location and Operation
• Fishing and Other Uses
• Native History
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Current Conditions
Conditions
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
• Limited multimodal access
• Circulation challenges
• Active transportation opportunities
• Car-dominant travel patterns
• No secondary emergency route
• Uncontrolled key intersection
SECTION 03
Stakeholder Engagement
• Booth near entrance, run by Green DOT
• Prize wheel for survey/comment participation
• Generated 80+ surveys and comments
September Noyo Harbor Festival
• 200+ attendees, diverse mix of locals,
businesses, fishers, and tourists
• Outreach via flyers, social media,
website, and media promotions
Booth & Engagement
Attendance & Outreach
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
• 2 council members, 1 candidate for city council
• 1 planning commissioner
• City manager
• Several local business owners
• Community members
October Existing Conditions Workshop
• Improved staircase under the bridge
• Cantilevered walkway North Harbor Drive
• Walkway throughout harbor
• Improved wayfinding
• Formalize and redesign parking
• Water taxis
• Possible road extension
• Roundabout @SR 1 / N. Harbor Drive
Who was there
What we heard
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Survey
92% Personal Vehicle
21% Walk
4% Bike
Workshops
October
April 2 Day Workshop
Committee Meeting
Stakeholder Engagement
Survey
• 92% Personal Vehicle
• 21% Walk
• 4% Bike
Project Team
• 11 meetings
• Key stakeholders
• Guiding plan development
• Input on project
recommendations
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
April Two-Day Charrette Workshop
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Who was there
• ~30-40 attendees over
two days
• Local stakeholders
• Elected officials
• Tribal members
• Business owners
• Residents
Text
Parking Neutral
Changes -30 Parking Spots
+30 Parking Spots
North Harbor Drive
Pedestrian Walkway
Intersection @
SR 1 N. Harbor
Pedestrian
Connections
into Harbor
Road Extension
and Trails
Other:
Transit Access
Wayfinding
• North Harbor Drive Pedestrian Walk
• Pedestrian Connections to the Harbor
• Intersection Improvements
• Road Extension and Trails
• Wayfinding
• Transit Access into Harbor
Proposed Projects
SECTION 04
Project Recommendations
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Project Recommendations
• Wayfinding
• Bus Routes
• Stairway under Highway 1
• Water Taxis
• Walkway into and through Harbor
• Parking Management
• Emergency Access Extension and Coastal
Trail Connection
• Intersection Improvements at Highway 1
and North Harbor Drive
Presentation Name or Project Title
Walkway into and
through Harbor
Presentation Name or Project Title
Parking Reallocation
Stairway
under
Highway 1
Wayfinding
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Bus Routes
Water Taxis
Presentation Name or Project Title
Presentation Name or Project Title
Emergency
Access
Extension
and Coastal
Trail Connection
Presentation Name or Project Title
Intersection
Improvements
at Highway 1
and North
Harbor Drive
Comments Received to Date
Presentation Name or Project Title
•Add grant intent & planning context
•Summarize original grant goals
•Note removal of access route due to lack of support
•Clarify TAG discussion on roundabout need
•Revise funding discussion based on eligibility likelihood SECTION 05
Next Steps
Plan Presentations & Finalization
Fort Bragg City Council
August 25th, 2025
Noyo Harbor District
October 9th, 2025
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan
Mendocino Board of Supervisors
September 9th, 2025
Plan Finalization
Mid-late October feedback
incorporation and plan finalization
Thank you! Questions?
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan