Fresno Active Transportation
Plan Update
City Council Workshop
April 9, 2026
1 Agenda
2 • Purpose
• The Process
• The E’s
• Vision, Goals, & Policies
• Foundation & Community Assessment
• Public Participation
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Networks
• Changes from 2017 to 2026
• Design Principles
• Safe Routes & Safety Education Toolkits
• Implementation & Funding
• Public Comment Period
Next Steps
Purpose
3 $900 million total
network cost
$92 million near-term
priority improvements
Meets California
Transportation
Commission
requirements
Why have an ATP?
• Promotes and encourages walking and biking to advance:
• safety and connectivity.
• sustainable communities by reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
• equitable mobility for all.
• public health and active lifestyles.
• Aligns with City’s General Plan Policies and Goals.
• Enables the city to pursue funding opportunities such as competitive state and federal grants.
Why Update? (approx. 5 years)
• Re-assess priorities based on the latest data, community input, and best practices. • Update the bicycle and pedestrian network as the city grows and implements projects.
• Maintain eligibility for future funding and remain competitive.
The Process (Timeline)
4 We are here!
Council Workshop – April 9th
Planned Adoption – May 7th
30-day
Public
Review
The “E” of Active Transportation
5 Engineering
Infrastructure Design and
Implementation
Equity
Serves everyone in the
community
Enforcement
Safe behavior and
traffic laws
Evaluation
Measure Success and
Adapting Strategies
Education
Teach Safety and Awareness
Encouragement
Promote Active
Transportation
Vision, Goals, & Policies
6 Vision –
“Fresno envisions a city where individuals of all
ages, abilities, income levels, and backgrounds can
safely, conveniently, and comfortably walk, bike,
roll or use mobility devices to reach their
destinations and access transit. A well-connected
network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities will
seamlessly link homes, jobs, schools, transit hubs,
and other key destinations. This network will
empower residents to choose active, sustainable
travel options, fostering improved public health,
reduced environmental impact, and an enhanced
quality of life.”
SAFETY
ENHANCEMENT
CONNECTIVITY ,
ACCESSIBILITY , AND
COMFORT
ONGOING
MAINTENANCE
ECONOMIC
VITALITY AND
QUALITY OF LIFE
EDUCATION,
ENCOURAGEMENT,
AND
ENFORCEMENT
DATA COLLECTION
AND
PERFORMANCE
MONITORING
EQUITY AND
INCLUSIVITY
ONGOING
MAINTENANCE
Goals and
supporting
Policies
7 Foundation & Community Assessment
Historical Development and Geographic Context
• Flat terrain ideal for walking/biking; extreme summer temperatures
• Historical auto-oriented development and infrastructure Socioeconomic Analysis
• Population: 540,000+ residents
• 90% primarily drive to work;
• 1.6% walk to work (2.3% in 2017)
• 0.55% bike to work (below state averages)
Equity
• 65% of census tracts underserved communities
(CalEnviroScreen 4.0)
• ATP prioritizes investments in underserved neighborhoods, addresses safety disparities, connects residents to opportunity Wayfinding
• Limited wayfinding signage on existing trails creates navigation difficulties
Lighting
• 50% of bicycle collisions occur during dark conditions • Priority improvements: high-volume corridors, school areas, transit facilities, off-street paths, crossings
Bicycle and Pedestrian Connection with Transit
• First/last mile connections, transit stop enhancements; bus bike racks, BRT corridors
Micromobility
• E-bikes and E-scooter use increase
Public Participation
8 • Over 2,000 Participants Engaged
• 20-member Steering Advisory Committee
(3 meetings)
• Online surveys: 60 responses on survey,
303 mapping tool comments
Top corridors community concerns: Herndon
Avenue, Shaw Avenue, Blackstone Avenue
• Public Outreach for 30% Conceptual
Design Corridors
Community-Identified Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements & Supporting Infrastructure
Secure Bicycle
Parking and
Storage
Traffic Signal
Detection &
Intersections
Trail Support
Facilities &
Wayfinding
Maintenance
and
Operations
9 Sidewalk
Network
Completion
Enhanced
Crossing
Treatments
Lighting and
Visibility
Improvements
Traffic Calming
and Speed
Management
Accessibility
and ADA
Compliance
Wayfinding
and User
Education
BICYCLE
NETWORK
10 Bikeway Classifications
11 Class I - Bike Path
Class II - Bike Lane
Class II - Bike Lane (Buffered)
Class III - Bike Route Class IV - Separated Bikeway
Bicycle Supporting Infrastructure
12 Green Pavement on First St. Bollard Separated Bikeway Through Bike Lane on Barstow Av.
Bicycle RackBicycle Box on First St.
Bicycle Network - Existing and Planned
13 (Included for illustration purposes. The full ATP
includes 8 detailed maps for the various
geographic areas of the City of Fresno)
Bicycle Network (2017 vs 2026)
Type Existing (Miles) Planned (Miles) Total (Miles)
Class I Bike Paths 61 153 214
Class II Bike Lanes (each direction) 521 540 1,061
Class II Buffer Bike Lanes (each direction)* 5 22 27
Class III Bike Routes (each direction) 50 40 90
Class IV Bike Lanes (each direction) 20 70 90
2017 ATP
2026 ATP
Existing bicycle facility
network increased almost
34 percent (166 miles)
Update proposes 22 miles
of Class II buffered bike
lanes
Update proposes 70 miles
of Class IV Separated
Bikeways
*A Class II Buffer Bike Lane enhances standard Class II bike lanes by adding a buffer zone ranging from 2 to 6 feet wide, providing additional separation between cyclists and vehicle traffic. 14 15
Priority Bicycle Network
High-Priority Bikeways 82 miles
Collision concentrations and
underserved communities
Medium-Priority Bikeways 227 miles
Network connectivity and key
destinations
Lower-Priority Bikeways 515 miles
Long-term system completion
(Included for illustration purposes. The full ATP
includes 8 detailed maps for the various
geographic areas of the City of Fresno)
30% Conceptual Design Corridors
16 First St:
Audubon Dr. to Cesar
Chavez Blvd.
Clinton Ave:
West Ave. to First St.
Downtown Loop:
Belmont Ave. - First St. -
Cesar Chavez Blvd. - H
St. – Divisadero St.
PEDESTRIAN
NETWORK
17 Pedestrian Facilities
18 Sidewalk Crosswalks Median Refuge Islands
Curb Extension Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs)
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Pedestrian Network – Existing and Planned
19 Existing pedestrian
network increased by 128
miles
Update proposes 153
miles of Class I Shared
Paths
Update proposes 636
miles of sidewalk
Type Existing (Miles) Planned (Miles) Total (Miles)
Class I Shared Paths 61 153 214
Sidewalks 2,088 636 2,724
2026 ATP
2017 ATP
20 Priority Sidewalk Network
High-Priority 62 miles
Highest pedestrian activity, safety
concerns, underserved communities
Medium-Priority 268 miles
Important connections to
destinations
Lower-Priority 251 miles
System completion over time
(Included for illustration purposes. The full ATP
includes 8 detailed maps for the various
geographic areas of the City of Fresno)
21 Changes from 2017 to 2026
Bicycle Facilities
• Increased milage for bicycle facilities across all four classifications, both existing and proposed.
• Identified Class II Buffered Bike Lanes.
• Updated bicycle network maps and level of traffic stress map based on completed projects and updated data
• Updated priorities based on updated data
Safe Routes to School Toolbox
• Support community partners in fostering safe, inclusive environments that encourage students to walk, bike, or take transit to school. This toolkit serves as a strategic resource offering proven strategies, implementation guidance, and practical tools for building effective safety programs
Pedestrian Facilities
• Increased milage for pedestrian facilities, both existing and proposed.
• Identified HAWK and flashing beacon (RRFB) locations
• Updated pedestrian network maps based on completed
projects and updated data
• Updated priorities based on updated data
Safety Education Toolkit
• Comprehensive educational flyers covering critical safety topics for pedestrians, bicyclist, drivers, and infrastructure navigation.
Design Principles
Safety First:
• Eliminate/minimize conflicts through separation and clear design • Protected facilities preferred on high-volume, high-speed arterials • Enhanced crossing treatments: HAWK signals, RRFBs, refuge islands, curb extensions
• Lighting standards ensuring visibility, especially in dark conditions Context-Sensitive Solutions:
• Street cross-section alternatives
• Balance active transportation with transit, parking, landscape, and vehicle needs
• Extreme heat considerations: shade, pavement selection, water fountains
• Community character and land use context informing design choices
22 Universal Accessibility:
• ADA compliance: curb ramps, sidewalk widths, crossing treatments
• Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) for vision-impaired users • Design accommodating all ages and abilities
• Pedestrian signal timing for slower walking speeds
Complete Streets:
• Demonstration that all modes can be accommodated through street space reallocation
• On-street parking preserved where community prioritizes it • Transit operations maintained and enhanced
• Street trees and landscaping providing shade and aesthetic quality
Safe Route to School Toolbox
21 Web-based toolbox for community partners to use as a resources to event plan with information such as estimated timelines and cost, potential partners, etc. (website live after ATP adoption) Safety Education Toolkit
Educational flyers covering critical
safety topics for pedestrians,
cyclists, and drivers.
Pedestrian Safety
Crosswalks, RRFBs, PHBs, visibility
enhancements
Bicycle Safety
Bikeway classification, bike boxes, hand
signals, road-sharing protocols
Driver Education
Right-of-way Rules, stop for school bus, 3-
ft clearance, recognizing vulnerable road
users
Infrastructure Navigation
Roundabouts, traffic/bike signals, RRFBs
and PHBs
24 Pilot Program - September 2025
Location: Pinedale Community Center (part of ATP
effort)
Participation: Dozens of elementary aged children
Installation Design:
• Temporary features using tape and chalk for
pavement markings
• Diverse conditions: stop-controlled and signal-
controlled intersections, roundabout, two-way and
one-way streets
Skills Practiced:
• Stopping at stop bars
• Yielding to pedestrians and traffic
• Using crosswalks correctly
• Navigating various intersection types
• Understanding traffic control elements
Traffic Garden Program
25 Implementation & Funding
26 Funding Sources
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Public Review Period – Comment Topics
• General corrections
• Concerns with map readability
• Class II versus Class IV feasibility of implementation • Implement better designed Class IV separation for protection, i.e. raised island separation, not just flex-posts • Requests for more quick-build projects and strategies • Bikeway facilities and sidewalk implementation targets and timelines • Focus implementation on high-need corridors, i.e. high-collision corridors and underserved communities • Need for secured bike parking, i.e. bike lockers, to combat bicycle theft and encourage bicycling • More bicycle connectivity to destinations (schools, Fresno State, regional parks, airport, train station) • More shade for cyclists and pedestrians; increase tree canopy • More active transportation improvements into capital projects • Fill sidewalk gaps; more public art
Next Steps
• Incorporate public
comments as appropriate
and where feasible
• City Council for Adoption
(May 7, 2026)
Visit Project Webpage for info:
https://www.fresno.gov/publicworks/active-
transportation-plan/
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Discussion