Active Transportation Program Cycle 8
Proposed Projects
1. First Street Class IV Protected Bikeway
Cost Estimate: TBD
Council District(s): District 4, District 6, District 7
This project proposes to install a Class IV protected bikeway along First Street from Nees Avenue to Alluvial Avenue and Bullard Avenue to McKinley Avenue, enhancing a north-south spine for Fresno’s bicycle network stretching from northern residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and a regional park to Downtown. Through the project limits, a lane width reduction will be implemented, but there will be no reduction in the number of lanes or on-street parking. The separated bikeway along this corridor would provide a low-stress alternative and will be a context-sensitive bikeway, serving as a primary corridor linking residential neighborhoods to employment centers, educational facilities, and civic destinations. The project will also include the installation of high-visibility intersections at locations where high pedestrian volumes are expected.
This project was identified as a Priority Corridor development project in the 2026 Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Update and was selected for 30% design development to add or improve bicycle facilities.
2. Safe Routes to Schools Neighborhood Sidewalks
Cost Estimate: TBD
Council District(s): District 2, District 4, District 5
This project would assist in creating “Safe Routes to School” by constructing missing sidewalks and potentially upgrading curb ramps to modern standards in three neighborhoods. The project includes lighting improvements when feasible and the removal of obstructive landscaping. These improvements will encourage more families to walk or bike to school by providing a secure, well -lit, and accessible environment. Specific neighborhoods have been selected based on staff analysis of the feasibility for sidewalk installation in school zones with missing sidewalks.
The following neighborhoods have been identified for this project:
a. Nelson Neighborhood (District 2)
i. Boundaries: Spruce – Harrison – Herndon – Farris
ii. Nearby School: Nelson Elementary
b. Pyle Neighborhood (District 4)
i. Boundaries: Ashlan – First – Dakota – Angus
ii. Nearby School: Pyle Elementary
c. South Sequoia Neighborhood (District 5)
i. Boundaries: Woodward – Cedar – Dwight – Orange
ii. Nearby School: Sequoia Middle School
3. School Safety Traffic Signals
Cost Estimate: TBD
Council District(s): District 1
This project plans to install traffic signal improvements to implement a pedestrian scramble phase at key intersections adjacent to school facilities. By creating a dedicated crossing window and providing a high -visibility environment to protect vulnerable road users, this will significantly enhance safety for students and pedestrians by addressing conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles. The project includes the installation of traffic signal poles and loops, sidewalk improvements, the upgrade of existing curb ramps to ADA-compliant curb ramps, and pavement repairs as needed.
The intersections included in this project are:
a. West & Princeton
b. West & Garland
c. Dakota & Channing
The City was awarded funds in the 2024 ATP regional call for projects for the design phase for improvements at these intersections. This proposed project will fund the implementation and construction of the improvements.
4. Parkway Drive Pedestrian Bridge
Cost Estimate: $25,000,000
Council District(s): District 3
This project proposes to construct a pedestrian bridge over State Route 99 from Parkway Drive at Harvey Avenue to Roeding Park. The project will connect the Jane Addams Neighborhood on the west to green space, amenities, and services on the east. The ped estrian bridge will consist of an 8 -foot wide pathway spanning 1,100 feet with chain-link fencing, tubular handrails, signage, and lighting.
This project was first identified in the 2016 Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan as part of the community’s vision for improving connectivity and encouraging walking, bicycling, and overall pedestrian access to and from the Jane Addams Neighborhood.
5. Walk, Bike, and Roll School Routes Education Program Cost Estimate: TBD
Council District(s): TBD
This non-infrastructure project proposes to conduct walk audits at up to 28 schools across Fresno and assess the existing infrastructure for walking, biking, and rolling near the selected schools. A traffic garden will be installed at each selected school to educate students and community members on the navigation of roadway
infrastructure. Finally, the project includes the development of recommended Walk, Bike, and Roll School Routes brochures and/or online guides for the selected schools.
Staff are currently analyzing data to identify the specific school locations for this project. Prioritization and selection of the school sites will be based on areas with the highest fatality and serious injury rates in children ranging from 5-18 years old.
6. Trail Wayfinding Plan Implementation & Trail Count Hardware Cost Estimate: TBD
Council District(s): TBD
This project proposes the implementation of recommendations included in the 2022 Travel by Trail, Fresno! Wayfinding Plan. Implementation will include the installation of signage at trailheads and along trail routes to assist trail users with navigation along the trail network. The sign design and color palette were included and adopted as part of the Plan , but each trail name will need to be identified and adopted by City Council prior to sign manufacturing. In addition to wayfinding signage, this proje ct includes the installation of trail count hardware at select locations to encourage the use of the trail system and provide city staff with data on trail usage that can be used to inform city priorities and future grant opportunities.
This project aligns with the wayfinding priority identified in the 2026 Active Transportation Plan Update.