MyFremont Community Survey Input Summary
For 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
March 2025
BACKGROUND
During December 2024 and January 2025, the City’s MyFremont webpage included informa�on and a survey to support prepara�on of an updated 5-year CIP and two-year Capital Budget with a focus on capital projects related to parks, transporta�on and building facili�es. htps://www.my.fremont.gov/capital-improvement-plan.
The survey was promoted through social media and ar�cles in The Fremont Connec�on appearing on December 6, 2024 and January 24, 2025. The survey asked for residents to provide input on three topics which included 1) a priority ranking of Infrastructure maintenance services, 2) a priority ranking of infrastructure investment categories, and 3) open-ended input on specific priority projects.
The MyFremont webpage received 1201 visitors and 414 submited survey responses. The following is summary of the survey results. Addi�onal informa�on is atached regarding summary results and survey ques�ons.
SUMMARY OF SURVEY RESULTS
Community Ranking of Infrastructure Maintenance Services (4 items)
1. Pavement Maintenance (avg rank 2.31)
2. Park Facili�es Maintenance (avg rank 2.39)
3. Sidewalk and Street Tree Maintenance (avg rank 2.43)
4. Building Maintenance (avg rank 2.87)
Community Ranking of Infrastructure Investment Categories (11 items)
1. Trails, Bikeways, Sidewalk Improvements (avg rank 4.56)
2. Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements (avg rank 5.29)
3. New Park Loca�ons (avg rank 5.31)
4. Traffic Signal Moderniza�on (avg rank 5.65)
5. Homelessness and Affordable Housing (avg rank 5.68)
6. New Central Park Community Center Phase 2 (avg rank 5.79)
7. Street Tree Plan�ng and Median Island Landscaping (avg rank 5.99)
8. Modernize and Expand Public Safety Buildings (avg rank 6.57)
9. Climate Ac�on Plan Projects (avg rank 6.91)
10. Local Storm Event Management Improvements (avg rank 7.11)
11. Broadband and Technology Improvements (avg rank 7.13)
Community Input on Specific Capital Project Priori�es
Parks and Recrea�on
The following two requested projects generated the strongest interest:
- Build more pickleball courts with 26 survey responses and with 5 responses reques�ng ligh�ng at the Central Park (Knoll) courts
- Build a new community center had 17 responses with a par�cular interest in a gymnasium and youth ac�vi�es. 7 addi�onal responses requested swimming facili�es and 3 addi�onal responses requested a community/senior center in North Fremont.
6 survey responses requested new parks with the following loca�ons iden�fied: Palm Avenue Park (4 responses), near planned Irvington BART sta�on, Warm Springs, and Downtown area.
Other topics in the survey with one to 3 responses included: build more trails, restore boa�ng to Central Park, add park ligh�ng (Central Park, Karl Nordvik, Marshal Park), improve exis�ng parks (Centerville, Paterson, and California Nursery), provide an outdoor track, and install exercise/stretching areas.
Transporta�on and Traffic
The following two requested projects generated organized community support:
- Install new traffic signal at Scot Creek Road and Zinfandel Street area with 25 survey responses
- Provide a railroad quiet zone in the Walnut Ave/ Gomes Park corridor with 3 survey responses and a link to a Change.Org pe��on with 139 signatures
Residents expressed differing views about Fremont’s efforts to improve traffic safety (“Vision Zero” program) and provide a mul�modal transporta�on system (“complete streets”.) - 16 survey responses cited support for improved traffic safety, traffic calming, speed management, protected bike lanes and beter sidewalks, with the following loca�ons iden�fied for improvement: Fremont Blvd, Paseo Padre Pkwy, Mission Blvd, Central Ave, and the Warren/Fernald intersec�on (at James Leitch Elementary School) - 15 survey responses expressed concern or opposi�on to Vision Zero program, slowing traffic, restric�ng right turns, bike lanes and plas�c bollards, with several comments expressing concern with severe traffic conges�on at the Fremont Blvd/Mowry intersec�on.
6 survey responses advocated for investment to improve pavement condi�ons, with 3 responses specifically men�oning the Peralta/Mowry corridor (former State Route 84).
Other topics men�oned in the survey with one or two responses included: more sidewalk repair, improved street cleaning, traffic signal coordina�on, upgrading State Route 262 (I-680 to I-880), building new Irvington BART Sta�on, improving walking/biking access routes to transit, enhancing AC Transit service and reliability, and providing a local shutle between the Centerville Train Depot and Fremont BART Sta�on.
Homelessness, Public Safety, and Environment (Council Priori�es) Many of the survey responses did not cite specific capital projects as a priority but instead men�oned topics currently iden�fied as Council priori�es. - 10 survey responses cited addressing homelessness as a top priority - 7 survey responses men�oned public safety as a priority with a focus on reducing crime and the�; one response suggested an increased use of monitoring cameras. - 4 survey responses supported City efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of climate change with sugges�ons related to microgrids and convert to electrical energy systems in buildings. One survey response indicated opposi�on to green energy investments.
Other Topics
- 11 survey responses cited the topic of City beau�fica�on and urban greening with advocacy for more street tree plan�ngs, tree trimming services, and atrac�ve median islands. San Ramon was men�oned as a good example. New street corridors men�oned for median island landscaping included the area of Alvarado Blvd and Deep Creek Rd. (In the past, community interest has been expressed for landscaping along Auto Mall Pkwy, Paseo Padre Pkwy (near Isherwood) and Grimmer Blvd.)
- 10 survey responses iden�fied an interest in having a vibrant Downtown Fremont district for dining and shopping and cited desirable examples in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, Danville, and Palo Alto. Addi�onal responses men�oned interest in more nightlife, a bowling alley and roller-ska�ng rink, along with efforts to promote small businesses and fill vacant retail spaces. 2 responses expressed opposi�on to high density development. - 4 survey responses men�oned improving the Animal Shelter and another 4 responses said the local libraries should be upgraded and expanded.
- Other miscellaneous survey responses included priori�za�on to: support the arts, improve storm management and flood risk; address parking intrusion for EV charging at California School for the Deaf; and keep Fremont kid and family friendly.
Project Report
04 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
MyFremont
Capital Improvement Plan
Highlights
TOTAL VISITS
1.6 k
MAX VISITORS PER
DAY
140
NEW
REGISTRATI
ONS
2 ENGAGED
VISITORS
410
INFORMED
VISITORS
723
AWARE
VISITORS
1.2 k
Aware Participants
1,201
Aware Actions Performed
Participants
Visited a Project or Tool Page
1,201
Informed Participants
723
Informed Actions Performed
Participants
Viewed a video
0 Viewed a photo
0 Downloaded a document
76 Visited the Key Dates page
0 Visited an FAQ list Page
0 Visited Instagram Page
0 Visited Multiple Project Pages
303
Contributed to a tool (engaged)
410
Engaged Participants
410
Engaged Actions Performed
Registered
Unverified
Anonymous
Contributed on Forums
0 0
0 Participated in Surveys
10 1
399
Contributed to Newsfeeds
0 0
0 Participated in Quick Polls
0 0
0 Posted on Guestbooks
0 0
0 Contributed to Stories
0 0
0 Asked Questions
0 0
0 Placed Pins on Places
0 0
0 Contributed to Ideas
0 0
0 Visitors Summary
Pageviews Visitors
1 Jan '25
200
400
Visitors
822
Contributors
410
CONTRIBUTIONS
414
MyFremont
: Summary Report for
04 December 2024
to
31 January 2025
ENGAGEMENT TOOL: SURVEY TOOL
Capital Improvement Plan Survey
What neighborhood in Fremont do you live in?
25 (6.1%)
25 (6.1%)
55 (13.4%)
55 (13.4%)
24 (5.8%)
24 (5.8%)
31 (7.5%)
31 (7.5%)
38 (9.2%)
38 (9.2%)
17 (4.1%)
17 (4.1%)
30 (7.3%)
30 (7.3%)
8 (1.9%)
8 (1.9%)
31 (7.5%)
31 (7.5%)
14 (3.4%)
14 (3.4%)
14 (3.4%)
14 (3.4%)
6 (1.5%)
6 (1.5%)
8 (1.9%)
8 (1.9%)
2 (0.5%)
2 (0.5%)
23 (5.6%)
23 (5.6%)
6 (1.5%)
6 (1.5%)
2 (0.5%)
2 (0.5%)
11 (2.7%)
11 (2.7%)
5 (1.2%)
5 (1.2%)
4 (1.0%)
4 (1.0%)
20 (4.9%)
20 (4.9%)
6 (1.5%)
6 (1.5%)
10 (2.4%)
10 (2.4%)
18 (4.4%)
18 (4.4%)
3 (0.7%)
3 (0.7%)
Niles Warm Springs Ardenwood Irvington Central District Glenmoor Centerville Blacow Mission Valley Sundale Cherry-Guardino Cameron Hills Parkmont East Industrial Kimber-Gomes South Sundale Vineyards-Avalon Canyon Heights-Vallejo Mills Lakes and Birds 28 Palms Northgate Brookvale Weibel Cabrillo Grimmer Question options
Page
4 of
6 Optional question
(411 response(s), 3 skipped)
Question type:
Dropdown Question
MyFremont
: Summary Report for
04 December 2024
to
31 January 2025
Infrastructure Maintenance improves the condition of existing parks, streets, buildings and other facilities. Below is a short description of infrastructure maintenance that is managed by the City’s Maintenance, Community Services, and Public Works...
OPTIONS
AVG. RANK
Pavement Maintenance – Includes various sealing, repair and resurfacing treatments, typically done on City streets every 10 years to...
2.31 Park Facilities Maintenance - Includes upgrading playgrounds with new surfaces and equipment, replacing or remodeling old restrooms, and...
2.39 Sidewalk and Street Tree Maintenance – Includes the repair of damaged sidewalks and addressing shallow tree roots that cause sidewalk...
2.43 Building Maintenance - Includes replacing old building systems like roofs, flooring, heating units, and air conditioning. The City’s...
2.87 Page
5 of
6 Mandatory Question
(414 response(s))
Question type:
Ranking Question
MyFremont
: Summary Report for
04 December 2024
to
31 January 2025
New Infrastructure provides new or enhanced elements related to the City’s parks, streets, buildings or other facilities. Below is a short description of new or enhanced infrastructure that has been identified as a future need by the City. Should f...
OPTIONS
AVG. RANK
Trails, Bikeways, Sidewalk Improvements – Expands network of trails, bikeways, and sidewalks to better accommodate walking, biking, and...
4.56 Traffic and Calming Safety Improvements – Includes projects like pedestrian flashing beacons at crosswalks, new traffic signals, and...
5.29 New Park Locations - Includes acquiring land and building new parks to achieve an equity goal of having a park located within a 10-minute...
5.31 Traffic Signal Modernization – Includes investments in new traffic signal technologies that improve the efficiency of traffic flow by...
5.65 Homelessness and Affordable Housing – Includes construction of additional facilities to help temporarily or permanently house unsheltered...
5.68 New Central Park Community Center Phase II – Expands Phase I of the planned new community center at Central Park, to include a Phase II...
5.79 Street Tree Planting and Median Island Landscaping – Expands the City’s urban forest and beautifies major street corridors with landscaped...
5.99 Modernize and Expand Public Safety Buildings – Expands or modernizes police buildings, the Tri-City Animal Shelter, and aging fire stations...
6.57 Climate Action Plan Projects – Includes projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from City operations. Examples include installing EV...
6.91 Local Storm Event Management Improvements - Builds projects to reduce community impacts from local storm events related to flooding and...
7.11 Broadband and Technology Investments – Includes building a Citywide fiber communications network for public and private use and other...
7.13 Page
6 of
6 Mandatory Question
(414 response(s))
Question type:
Ranking Question