Agenda packet — Rancho Cordova City Council, April 6, 2026 (part 10 of 12)

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City of Rancho Cordova Powered by Submittable
Title Pathways to Potential Mentoring
Program
by Jacob Peterson in Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Grant Application
1750 Howe Ave
Ste 250
Sacramento, California
92825
United States
[email protected]
03/13/2026
id. 53479363
Original Submission 03/13/2026
Score n/a
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Thank you for your interest in applying to the City of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. Applications are open from February 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m.) with a specific deadline of March 6th Noon (12:00 p.m.) for certain applications**. Before you begin, please read the notes about deadlines and certain types of grant applications/grants below. **School/Park Application Deadline **Note that projects or programs involving a park or school district have a deadline of March 6 Noon (12:00 p.m.) to allow for the third-party endorsement process by the grant deadline.** A Note about Religious Schools and the Application/Grant Process **Note for grant applications from religious schools. The United States Supreme Court has recently ruled in part that:
“denying a generally available benefit [from government] solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on the free exercise of religion that can be justified only by a state interest of the highest order.” The City is of the opinion that not all grants to religious schools are prohibited under this and other similar rulings. However, these United States Supreme Court decisions remain in conflict with a section of the California State Constitution that says: “[n]either the Legislature, nor any county, city and county, township, school district, or other municipal corporation, shall ever make an appropriation, or pay from any public fund whatever, or grant anything to or in aid of any religious sect, church, creed, or sectarian purpose, or help to support or sustain any school, college, university, hospital, or other institution controlled by any religious creed, church, or sectarian denomination whatever; nor shall any grant or donation of personal property or real estate ever be made by the state, or any city, city and county, town, or other municipal corporation for any religious creed, church, or sectarian purpose whatever”. The City will accept applications for grants of these City public funds from religious schools, but will have language in the grant agreements to address the possibility and consequences of legal challenges and new court decisions on this and related topics. ** Future Grant Opportunities If you are interested in remaining up-to-date on available grants from the City of Rancho Cordova, click here to sign up for the Grants Interest List. A separate call for programming opportunities with the Rancho Cordova Youth Center is anticipated later in 2026. The list is also used to advertise separate art programs when funds are available. Ongoing Grant Opportunity The City of Rancho Cordova offers a microgrant opportunity. Learn more about those grants online.

Is this your first time
applying for grant
funding from the City
of Rancho Cordova?
As a first-time
applicant, Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
(CEIF) staff will
contact you to
discuss your project
and grant application
process.

No: Not a First Time Applicant
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1 - Project/Program Information Note: You can add a collaborator to this form to assist you in completing this application! A collaborator can help you complete this form by filling in fields for you, although only you can submit this form. You can add a collaborator by navigating to the top of the form and clicking on the 'Manage Collaborators' button. Simply enter their email address and click 'invite' to invite them as a collaborator. If you need further assistance, you may consult this Help article for more information.

Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Pathways to Potential Mentoring Program
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Youth Programs & Services
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area (BBBS-GSA) is proposing the Pathways to Potential Mentoring Program, an evidencebased mentoring initiative that will expand access to high-quality community-based and school-based mentoring for Rancho Cordova youth ages 6-21 who face social, academic, and emotional barriers to success.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
BBBS-GSA's Pathways to Potential Mentoring Program directly aligns with the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund’s Youth & Program Services category, contributing to the growth and development of children and youth in City of Rancho Cordova.

Children and youth across our service area face compounding challenges related to poverty, social isolation, academic disengagement, and unmet mental and behavioral health needs. The City of Rancho Cordova is home to over 85,000 residents, with 25% under the age of 18. Per data collected by Kidsdata.org, 15.3% of Rancho Cordova children live in poverty, 29.1% live in low-income households, and 35.3% live in single-parent households.

A significant proportion of youth served by BBBS-GSA come from lowincome households, single-parent families, or experience instability related to housing, food security, or exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences.

In 2021 and 2023, the US Surgeon General issued a national state of emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Despite this growing challenge, access to consistent, trusted adult support remains limited, particularly for youth in under-resourced communities.

Research consistently demonstrates that long-term, relationship-based mentoring is one of the most effective protective factors for mitigating these risks. A study by MENTOR found that mentored youth, when compared to their unmentored peers, are more likely to be on the honor roll and planning for college enrollment, in leadership positions and participating in clubs and sports at school and engaged in volunteer activities in the community. Multiple studies have found that mentoring reduces depressive symptoms and can improve self-esteem and social relationships for youth with mental health challenges.

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expands access to high-quality community-based and school-based mentoring for youth ages 6-21 who face social, academic, and emotional barriers to success. The program matches and adapts each mentoring relationship according to the specific needs of the child/mentee (Little) and require that each volunteer mentor (Big) commits to a minimum of one year to help in establishing trust and consistency with their Little. Bigs and Littles meet 2-4 times per month, engaging in simple yet meaningful activities. Sometimes they will connect to engage in sports activities or experience something new together, while other times they may focus on career exploration and schoolwork. These moments, big and small, create lasting impacts that shape the lives of both the child and the mentor in ways beyond measure.

The purpose of this program is to strengthen the social-emotional wellbeing, academic engagement, and long-term goal-setting capacity of participating youth by providing them with a trusted adult role model who offers encouragement, guidance, and accountability. While some mentormentee matches may focus on career exploration or workforce readiness, and others may center around pursuing higher education with guidance through the application process, all of our programming is grounded in holistic supportive services. As such, all mentees and families have access to wraparound supports from other community partners and schools, including mental health services, basic needs and educational supports. This dual approach that incorporates long-term mentorship paired with targeted wraparound services ensures that youth most exposed to outside barriers have the tools, relationships, and resilience to build a safe and promising future.

Core objectives include:
- 1:1 Mentoring Matches: Youth (“Littles”) are paired with screened, trained adult mentors (“Bigs”) for consistent, long-term relationships lasting a minimum of 12 months.
- Community-Based Mentoring: Matches meet regularly in community settings to build trust, social-emotional skills, confidence, and life skills through shared activities and goal-setting.
- School-Based Mentoring (as applicable): Structured mentoring sessions occur on school campuses, focusing on academic engagement, attendance, positive peer relationships, and behavioral health support. - Match Support & Case Management: Professional staff provide ongoing trauma-informed supervision, coaching, and crisis support for matches, ensuring safety, consistency, and progress toward individualized goals. - Mental Health Support: Provide youth with mental health support, promoting healthy social and emotional development for youth impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Wraparound Referrals: Youth and families are connected to mental health services, academic supports, and basic needs resources through established community partnerships.

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The program serves youth ages 6-21 from low-income households, with a focus on youth experiencing academic risk, social isolation, or exposure to ACEs. In FY2025, 85% of Littles served came from low-income households and 80% from single parent households. Priority is given to youth attending under-resourced schools and those referred by families, schools, or community partners. BBBS-GSA services will be delivered throughout the City of Rancho Cordova, with school-based programming located at partner school sites and community-based matches occurring in neighborhoods where youth live.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Jacob Peterson, Chief Executive Officer, leads the administrative and fiscal management, providing program oversight.

Chinua Rhodes, Community-Based Program Manager, manages the team implementing our traditional 1:1 mentoring model.

Stacie Grimes, Community-Based Senior Enrollment Specialist, ensures safety and quality assurance measures are met for our community-based matches.

Wendi MacLoad, Enrollment and Match Support Specialist, is responsible for handling all services from inquiry to match, including vetting, interviews, training, and communication with families, volunteers and youth.

Jenny Roberts, Chief Development Officer, is responsible for securing additional funding to sustain the proposed program and develop relationships that grow fiscal support for our services.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
The goal of the proposed activity is to grow BBBS-GSA’s CommunityBased Mentoring Program within the City of Rancho Cordova to ensure that youth facing the greatest barriers to success have access to safe, consistent, and professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.

At BBBS-GSA, we believe that mentorship serves as a transformative lifeline, especially for the most vulnerable youth in our communities.

Through professionally supported mentoring relationships, the primary goal of the Pathways to Potential program is to foster growth, resilience, and success. Through consistent mentoring, the program aims to improve social-emotional well-being, increase school engagement, and reduce risk behaviors associated with isolation and unmet mental health needs.

With funding from the City of Rancho Cordova, BBBS-GSA will establish 10 new mentoring matches, pairing 10 children and youth (“Littles”) with 10 carefully screened, trained, and supported adult volunteer mentors (“Bigs”).

Participating youth will primarily come from high-risk backgrounds, with priority on low-income households, single-parent families, and foster care placements. These youth often experience social isolation, academic challenges, and limited access to supportive adult relationships, placing them at increased risk for negative educational and life outcomes.

Throughout the grant term, the program will meet the following outcomes through clearly defined activities, ensuring the project team’s efforts remain focused:

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Q1 Outcome: Recruit and Enroll 10 Children/Youth (Littles) and 10 Volunteer Mentors (Bigs) in the City of Rancho Cordova.

Activities:
· Engage partners such as school districts and community agencies to identify children who could benefit from the program; Conduct outreach to children/guardians, explain the program, assess interest. · Launch targeted recruitment campaigns, including public engagements, media outreach, social media promotion; Host orientations and informational sessions.

Q2 Outcome: Support Mentoring Relationships & Strengthen Community Partnerships.

Activities:
· Host "Ready to Be Matched" meetings to connect enrolled children with volunteers; Expand collaborations with local agencies to enhance youth and volunteer referral pipelines.

Year-Round Activities:
· Provide continuous support and regular check-ins with all participants to ensuring match success and review goal progression.
· Conduct evaluations to assess match progress and support needs. · Provide enrolled youth with mental health support including traumainformed case management and/or wraparound supportive services as needed
To measure impact and ensure we meet the needs of the City of Rancho Cordova community, we utilize the Youth Outcomes Survey (YOS). This federally funded survey assesses program impact in various areas, including academic improvement, mental wellness, and the likelihood of graduating high school. Our established program evaluation process supports the impact of mentorship, highlighting the positive impact on a child’s life when he or she has a trusted adult to seek guidance from. After completing a full academic year engaged in the Community-Based Mentoring Program, we aim to show improvements in key categories such as:
+ 90% retention rate of our matches
+ 80% experience an improvement in academics after 6 months in the program
+ 60% experience an improvement in school attendance 6 months into the program
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themselves, avoidance of risky behaviors and overall mental health. We expect to see an over 50% improvement from 80% of youth participants after 6 months engaged in the program.

Data is analyzed using the organization’s national mentoring database, MatchForce, and used to inform program adjustments, strengthen partnerships, and ensure alignment with evidence-based best practice Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

A-Future-Built-on-Mentorship.pdf
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
576683.25
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
25000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
428175
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
83482.75
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
12600
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What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
52425.75
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

BBBSGSA_-_Community_Based_Budget_2026.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program.
*Top five sources of non-governmental funding:

Kaiser Permanente - $50,000
Bank of America - $25,000
Kelly Foundation - $15,000
Union Pacific Railroad Foundation - $10,000
Dignity Health - $10,000
Prior Rancho Cordova support: 2025-2026 for $10,000
Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Beyond Fiscal Year 2026/2027, the primary ongoing operations and maintenance costs for BBBS-GSA will continue to be associated with personnel and facility-related expenses necessary to sustain program delivery. As a service-based organization, staffing represents the most significant ongoing investment. Personnel costs include salaries, benefits, and ongoing professional development to ensure that BBBS-GSA can recruit and retain qualified staff responsible for mentor recruitment, youth enrollment, match supervision, and program quality.

In addition, the organization will continue to incur facility and operational expenses required to support daily program activities. These costs include rent, utilities, maintenance, technology, insurance, and other administrative expenses necessary to maintain a safe, accessible, and well-functioning environment for staff, mentors, youth, and families.

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Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
Yes
How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
1 How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
10000
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
6/30/2027
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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Q1 (07/26 to 09/26)
Objective 1: Recruit, Interview, and Enroll 10 Children/Youth (Littles).

Activities: Re-engage collaborative partners such as local school districts and community partners to identify children who could benefit from the program; Conduct outreach to children and guardians, explain the program, and assess interest; Interview enrolled children to understand their interests and needs for volunteer matching.

Objective 2: Build Awareness & Recruit 10 Volunteer Mentors (Bigs).

Activities: Launch targeted recruitment campaigns, including public speaking engagements, media outreach, and social media promotion; Host orientations and provide information sessions for new volunteers; Complete background checks, interviews, and training for approved volunteers.

Q2 (10/26 to 12/26)
Objective 1: Match & Support New Mentoring Relationships Activities: Host "Ready to Be Matched" meetings to connect enrolled children with trained volunteers; Assist new matches in planning their first activities and setting personalized youth development goals.

Objective 2: Strengthen Community Partnerships & Build Capacity Activities: Expand collaborations with local organizations to enhance youth and volunteer referral pipelines.

Q3 & Q4 (01/27 to 06/27)
Objective: Conduct Program Evaluations & Assess Impact
Activities: Conduct mid-term evaluations to assess match progress and support needs; Distribute annual surveys to participants (youth, volunteers, and guardians) to measure impact; Compile evaluation data, identify areas for improvement, and implement program enhancements.

Year-Round Activities (07/26 to 06/27)
Provide continuous support and regular check-ins with Littles, parents, and Bigs to nurture relationships, ensure long-term match success, and review goal progression; Solicit sustainable funding, in-kind donations, and additional resources for programming; Continuously update and distribute the resource toolkit for volunteers, families, and partners.

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What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
BBBS-GSA does not anticipate significant barriers to implementing this project because the proposed work builds on a longstanding, wellestablished mentoring model that is already successfully operating in our community. Our mentoring programs have been implemented for many years and are supported by experienced staff and strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations.

Historically, one of the most common challenges for mentoring programs is maintaining a steady pipeline of qualified volunteer mentors. However, under our current leadership structure, mentor recruitment has significantly strengthened and is no longer a barrier to program implementation. Over the past year, BBBS-GSA has expanded its internal capacity and established dedicated teams for both our community-based and site-based mentoring programs. This structure enables staff to focus on clearly defined goals for mentor recruitment, youth enrollment, and match support, ensuring that the program continues to operate efficiently and at scale.

In addition, BBBS-GSA has significantly increased its presence in the local community through strengthened partnerships with schools, community organizations, and referral networks. These relationships help sustain a consistent pipeline of both Bigs (mentors) and Littles (youth) while ensuring that outreach is targeted to the youth and families who can benefit most from mentoring. This collaborative approach also allows us to respond quickly to changes in demand and maintain strong program participation.

Should unforeseen challenges arise, BBBS-GSA’s established infrastructure which includes trained program staff, standardized enrollment and matching processes, and ongoing match-support protocols, allows the organization to adapt quickly while maintaining program quality and participant safety. Our strong community partnerships and diversified recruitment strategies provide additional flexibility to address fluctuations in mentor or youth participation.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
300
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
20 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Please note that projects or programs that are proposed on property owned or operated by outside agencies or a private party will require coordination with and potentially approvals from outside agencies, organizations, and/or the private party. Include whether you have received a letter of support for the project/program from the property owner. Upload any letters of support with your application. City staff will verify third-party permits have been discussed. In your planning discussions, be sure to discuss any necessary insurance or volunteer requirements that may increase budget costs. School Sites If your project/program is intended to operate at a public K-12 school site, your application is due by March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). City staff will work with the school districts to confirm an endorsement for your project/program. It’s the applicant’s responsibility to communicate with school site and district representatives before applying so there is clarity during the endorsement process. Districts will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. Each participating school superintendent reserves the right to withhold their endorsement of a project/program. Parks If your project/program is intended to operate at a park or community center site, your application is due by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. City staff will work with the Cordova Recreation & Park District to confirm an endorsement for your project/program. It’s the applicant’s responsibility to communicate with district representatives before applying so there is clarity during the endorsement process. A special use permit application is required for any program or event planned at a CRPD facility. The special use application can be found at the CRPD website:
https://www.cordovarpd.gov/. CRPD will only consider endorsement for applications submitted to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund by the March 6 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). deadline. The Cordova Recreation & Park District reserves the right to withhold their endorsement of a project/program. Below is the list of staff to communicate with at school and park organizations: Folsom Cordova Unified School District:
[email protected] Cordova Recreation & Park District:
[email protected] Elk Grove Unified School District:
[email protected] Sacramento City Unified School District: Tuan[email protected] for Winn and Carver and [email protected] for Lincoln.

Primary street
address of
project/program
1750 Howe Ave, Ste 250
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Sacramento
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95747
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

BBBS-GSA mentorship program meets youth where they are at, meaning Littles and Bigs meet at mutually agreed upon, public, safe and convenient locations throughout Sacramento County. For this funding, matches will meet at safe and public locations throughout Rancho Cordova such as parks, schools, community centers, shops, etc. For matches that prefer to meet at the BBBS-GSA location in Sacramento, they are able to.

Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) Rancho_Cordova_LoS_Attachment.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Crystal
Gonzalez
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Grant Writer
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
No
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What is the name of
this project or
program's primary
contact if not the
person submitting
this application?
Jenny
Roberts
What is the email of
the primary contact?
[email protected]
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Jacob
Peterson
What is the title of
this individual?
Chief Executive Officer
What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
+
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
[email protected]
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
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Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2026-2027 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Internal Form
Score n/a
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PROJECT BUDGET Project Cost

PERSONNEL/STAFFING EXPENSES
(List title and % FTE on project)
1 - Chief Executive Officer @ 33% $ 53,790.00
2 - Community-Based Manager @ 100% $ 78,000.00
3 - Clinical Enrollment Specialist @ 75% $ 57,750.00
4 - Sr. Program Enrollment Specialist @ 100% $ 75,000.00 5 - Enrollment and Match Support Specialist (1.5FTE) $ 78,000.00 Subtotal, Personnel/Staffing Expenses $ 342,540.00
Benefits (25% of Personnel) $ 85,635.00
Total Personnel + Benefits $ 428,175.00

NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Rent $ 57,532.50
Office Supplies $ 4,500.00
Communications (Telephone, Internet, etc.) $ 1,200.00
Travel $ 12,600.00
Program Supplies $ 20,250.00
$ 96,082.50

INDIRECT/OVERHEAD EXPENSE
10% of Direct Expenses*
(Direct Expenses = Personnel + Non-Personnel) $ 52,425.75 Total Non-Personnel $ 148,508.25
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 576,683.25
Program Budget 2026:

Pathways to Potential Mentorship Program
May 2013
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February 11, 2026
Re: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area To whom it may concern:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area plays an essential role in strengthening our community by providing evidence‑based, one‑to‑one mentoring relationships to children and teens facing adversity. Their commitment to youth development, academic achievement, and long-term well-being has made a meaningful and measurable impact throughout Sacramento County.

Research consistently demonstrates the importance of supportive, non-parental adult relationships in shaping positive outcomes for young people. Mentorship has been shown to improve social-emotional wellness, mental health, academic success, and future economic stability.

The value of mentorship in general, and with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area specifically, hits very close to home for my family and me. I have been a “Big” to a “Little” for 34 years. I entered the program thinking that I might be able to help someone. What happened in my case, and in many other Big/Litle relationships, is much more profound. Our lives and our families have been transformed in too many ways to mention here, but I’d be happy to share our experiences with you all anytime. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters changes lives for all who participate in big, meaningful ways.

Additionally, I have had the opportunity to serve on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Board of Directors for the last 4+ years. It has been an honor to serve in this capacity with a group of professionals that are committed to improving the lives of youth here in our communities in the Sacramento area.

A grant would enable Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area to expand high-quality mentoring services to even more youth across the region. This investment would not only promote academic readiness and emotional well-being today, but also strengthen long-term community health, stability, and economic opportunity, creating a positive ripple effect for generations to come.

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I am confident that the County’s support will help advance meaningful outcomes for Sacramento’s youth and families.

Sincerely,
Mike Smith
Principal
KLN Group
120 Remington Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area in the news! “One mentor can change a life. See how Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento connects kids with caring adults and the support they need to thrive!” Author: abc10.com
Published: 3:41 PM PST January 7, 2026
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City of Rancho Cordova Powered by Submittable
Title Project Optimism Mentoring
Sessions (POMS)
by Kyari Cail in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community
Enhancement & Investment Fund Grant
Application
2815 Gunn Road
Sacramento, California
95608
CA
United States
[email protected]
03/05/2026
id. 53393951
Original Submission 03/05/2026
Score n/a
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Yes: First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Project Optimism Mentoring Sessions (POMS)
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Youth Programs & Services
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Project Optimism (PO) will implement a culturally responsive mentorship and leadership development program that provides school-based mentoring and social-emotional learning enrichment activities for youth. The program strengthens identity, belonging, and leadership skills that support positive youth development and success coaching.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Project Optimism (PO) proposes to implement the Project Optimism Mentoring Sessions (POMS) program in partnership with Folsom Cordova Unified School District, specifically serving students at Cordova Villa Elementary and Cordova Meadows Elementary through a structured cohort-based model of 30 students per cohort per school (60 students total). This school-based mentorship and social-emotional learning initiative is designed to support at-promise youth through culturally responsive programming that strengthens belonging, positive identity, and academic engagement, while aligning with the City’s Community Enhancement & Investment priorities related to youth development, community well-being, and educational support.

The program also aligns with Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s vision of empowering students to thrive through educational excellence and its commitment to transformative social-emotional learning and culturally responsive instruction. Through this partnership, PO will deliver consistent, on-campus mentoring sessions, small-group social-emotional learning workshops, and youth listening sessions tailored to each cohort. Each school will host a cohort of 30 students, identified through nominations from school site personnel such as counselors, teachers, and administrators, ensuring that students who would most benefit from additional socialemotional and mentorship support are intentionally prioritized.

Programming is grounded in trauma-informed practices, the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets framework, and culturally affirming curriculum that reflects the lived experiences of the students served. Core workshop topics include sense of belonging, emotional regulation, peer relationships, confidence building, and leadership development. The need for these supports is significant. At Cordova Villa Elementary, 86.5% of students are socioeconomically disadvantaged and 33.9% are English ITEM 19.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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Learners, while Cordova Meadows serves 89.3% socioeconomically disadvantaged students and nearly half of students are English Learners.

These demographics highlight the importance of culturally responsive mentorship and social-emotional supports that strengthen student engagement and well-being. While our signature program operates in a structured cohort model, PO also adapts services to meet broader campus needs. In collaboration with Folsom Cordova Unified staff, we will provide school-wide engagement opportunities such as lunch-time engagement, interactive workshops, Optimism Family Days, and other partner-requested activities that promote positive school climate and community connection.

This flexible approach allows the program to impact not only the 30-student cohorts at each school but also the wider student body and families through inclusive programming that reinforces social-emotional learning and belonging across the campus environment. These efforts support the district’s community school model, which emphasizes integrated student support, family engagement, collaborative leadership, and expanded learning opportunities.

This tailored service model benefits the community by providing intensive, relationship-centered support while also contributing to overall campus culture. Many students at these campuses experience social-emotional stressors, academic disengagement, and limited access to consistent mentorship. Serving 30 students per cohort per school allows PO to provide individualized attention, consistent mentor check-ins, and measurable progress tracking, while campus-wide engagements create safe spaces for peer connection, identity affirmation, and positive youth interaction.

A key component of the project is the intentional recruitment and training of culturally responsive mentors, including transitional-age young adults (ages 18–26) who receive professional development in youth development, facilitation, and leadership. These mentors serve as near-peer role models who reflect the identities and experiences of the students, strengthening relational trust and cultural relevance within the school environment.

PO will measure success through cohort attendance tracking, pre- and post-assessments, mentor observation logs, campus engagement participation data, and ongoing feedback from school staff. Expected outcomes include increased student sense of belonging, improved socialemotional competencies, stronger peer and mentor relationships, enhanced classroom engagement, and strengthened family-school-community connections.

Overall, this partnership with Folsom Cordova Unified represents a strategic, high-impact investment in youth development and community enhancement by strengthening school climate, expanding access to mentorship, and fostering positive outcomes for students, families, and the broader school community.

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Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The project will be implemented by Project Optimism’s experienced youth development team. The Director of Youth Programs provides strategic oversight and program quality assurance. The Program Manager oversees implementation and coordination with Folsom Cordova Unified School District. Two Program Coordinators manage day-to-day operations at Cordova Villa and Cordova Meadows. Four Youth Mentor Leads facilitate curriculum delivery and student success coaching, while four trained After School Youth Mentors provide direct mentoring, individualized success coaching, small-group sessions, and campus engagement activities to ensure consistent, culturally responsive support for participating students.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Goal 1: Increase students’ sense of belonging and social-emotional competencies.

PO will serve two cohorts of 30 students (one per school) through consistent mentoring and SEL sessions. Progress will be measured through pre- and post-surveys, reflection journals, and attendance logs, with a target of at least a 20% increase in reported belonging and emotional skill growth.

Goal 2: Improve student engagement and positive school climate.

The program will provide weekly cohort sessions and frequent campuswide engagement activities. Metrics include participation rates and teacher/staff feedback, with a goal of 75% average attendance and increased positive classroom participation among cohort students.

Goal 3: Provide culturally responsive mentorship and individualized support.

Students will receive success coaching delivered by trained Youth Mentor Leads. Progress will be tracked through mentor observation logs, student goal trackers, and case notes to ensure tailored support and measurable developmental growth.

Goal 4: Maintain focused and high-quality program implementation.

The project team will remain focused through structured session plans, weekly staff check-ins, data tracking systems, and ongoing coordination with Folsom Cordova Unified staff. Continuous review of attendance, survey data, and partner feedback will guide program adjustments and ensure alignment with project goals and community needs.

Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading.
2 - Funding & Costs
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Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
237893.50
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
157400.18
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
226013.50
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
10800
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
1080
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

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PO_x_CEIF_-_POMS_Project_Budget.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
Yes, actively seeking funding support or have secured additional funding support for this project/program.

Describe any funding
secured or being
sought for this
project/program.

Project Optimism has secured and continues to leverage multiple funding sources to support this program and ensure long-term sustainability.

Current funding includes state and city-level investments, such as Sierra Health Foundation – Elevate Youth California Standard Track 7, the City of Sacramento – Sacramento Children’s Fund, and California Volunteers – California Men’s Service Challenge. These investments support personnel, mentorship programming, and youth leadership development activities aligned with the proposed project.

In addition, aside from our Director of Operations who oversees all grant management and compliance, Project Optimism has recently retained a fund development consultant to support diversifying funding opportunities and strengthening long-term revenue strategies. As part of our 2030 Sustainability Plan, we are intentionally leveraging current state and city funding to pursue additional federal funding opportunities, positioning the organization for greater stability and expanded impact over the next several fiscal years.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

N/A
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Multiple Years
If requesting CEIF
grant funding for
multiple years,
please share how
many years?
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For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY 2026–2027, $150,400.18
FY 2027–2028, $150,000
FY 2028-2029: $150,000
For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

PO’s sustainability plan focuses on diversifying funding sources and leveraging existing public and philanthropic investments to sustain programming over time. Current state and city-level funding supports core program infrastructure, while additional revenue is pursued through federal grants, private foundations, and local partnerships.

To strengthen these efforts, PO has designated staff with specific time and effort allocated toward sustainability and fund development activities, including grant management, partnership cultivation, and identifying new funding opportunities. This work is further supported by a fund development consultant who is helping guide diversification strategies as part of the organization’s 2030 Sustainability Plan.

While this project is designed to operate across multiple years to ensure continuity of services for students and school partners, the program is viable as a single-year request. If funded for one year, PO would implement the full program cycle while continuing to pursue complementary funding sources to sustain and expand services in subsequent years.

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Please describe your
project/program
schedule
The proposed program will operate on a 12-month schedule, beginning July 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2027, in partnership with Folsom Cordova Unified School District at Cordova Villa Elementary and Cordova Meadows Elementary.

During July–August 2026, the team will conduct planning, staff training, school coordination, and student cohort nominations in collaboration with school site personnel.

From September 2026 through May 2027, program implementation will begin with weekly cohort-based mentoring sessions (30 students per cohort per school), small-group social-emotional learning workshops, and ongoing mentor check-ins aligned with the academic calendar. Even further, services will include consistent success coaching, campus-wide engagements, an annual Family Experience, as well as progress monitoring through attendance tracking, surveys, and staff coordination meetings.

By June 2027, the project will conclude with final evaluations, data analysis, partner feedback collection, and a program reflection process to assess outcomes, sustainability, and future service alignment with district and community needs.

What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
Potential challenges include student attendance fluctuations, competing school priorities, and scheduling coordination with school staff. To mitigate this, PO maintains strong communication with school partners, adapts programming to site needs, and offers flexible engagement formats such as lunch sessions and workshops to ensure consistent participation and successful program delivery.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
300
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
60 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
2550 La Loma Dr
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Cordova Villa Elementary, 10359 S White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Third Party Letters of Support (Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading) FCUSD_LOS_March_2026.pdf
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
Yes
Is the
project/program
requesting facility
use only or is this a
request to partner
with the school
district?
Partner with school on project/program
Please select all the
school districts which
your project/program
intends to involve:

Folsom Cordova USD
Please select one or
more of the Folsom
Cordova Unified
School District
school facilities
which your
project/program will
involve:

Cordova Meadows Elementary School
Cordova Villa Elementary School
Have you reached
out to a contact at
the school(s) you
indicated above?
Yes
Please provide the
names of your
contacts at the
school(s) or
district(s) who are
familiar with your
project/program.

Carla Gaymon-Davis; [email protected];
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Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Kyari
Cail
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Project Optimsim
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Director of Operations
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:
[email protected]
Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
No, someone else would sign the contract
If selected by the
City Council to
receive an award,
what is the name of
the person at your
organization who
would sign the
contract?
Ishmael
Pruitt
What is the title of
this individual?
CEO
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What is the best
phone number where
we could contact the
signatory?
+
What is the best
email address to
contact the
signatory?
[email protected]
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2026-2027 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Rancho Cordova Jiu-jitsu for the city.

Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Youth Programs & Services
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
Matua Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a community-focused martial arts initiative dedicated to teaching the principles and techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The project aims to provide high-quality training in self-defense, discipline, physical fitness, and mental resilience while fostering a positive and inclusive training environment
Provide a
Project/Program
Description
The purpose of Matua Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to establish a structured training program and academy that promotes personal development, health, and community engagement through the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The program seeks to create opportunities for youth and adults to learn practical self-defense skills, build confidence, and develop respect and teamwork.

Matua Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu aims to become a respected training academy and community hub where individuals can improve their physical abilities, build confidence, and learn valuable life skills through the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By promoting discipline, respect, and perseverance, the project will positively impact participants and the broader community.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Prentice Lomax, Jordon Castro, Billy English all Fathers and Black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
• Develops confidence, discipline, and respect
• Teaches practical self-defense and anti-bullying strategies • Improves physical fitness, coordination, and focus
• Encourages teamwork and positive peer relationships
• Creates a safe, supportive space for youth growth
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Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading.
2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
20000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
7500
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
5000
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
600
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
1000
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What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
900
Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

Business_License_Matua_Bjj.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

We're trying to keep costs low. We would like to keep money in Rancho Cordova/Folsom only.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

No
Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Single Year
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Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
8/3/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
9/28/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
3:30pm - 4:15pm Mon-Friday
What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
There shouldn't be any roadblocks
How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
25 How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
25 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
3039 Kilgore Rd. Ste.190
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
Yes
Is the
project/program
requesting facility
use only or is this a
request to partner
with the school
district?
Facility Use Only. Visit the school district website for facility use information.

Please select all the
school districts which
your project/program
intends to involve:

Folsom Cordova USD
Please select one or
more of the Folsom
Cordova Unified
School District
school facilities
which your
project/program will
involve:

Navigator Elementary School
Have you reached
out to a contact at
the school(s) you
indicated above?
Yes
Please provide the
names of your
contacts at the
school(s) or
district(s) who are
familiar with your
project/program.

Billy English
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Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name prentice
lomax
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
No
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
Yes, I would be the one to sign the contract
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2026-2027 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
2729 Prospect Park Drive • Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 • (916) 851-8737

BUSINESS LICENSE
License not transferable • Not valid at any other location • Post in conspicuous place

EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LICENSE NUMBER
8/29/2025 8/29/2026 GBL-006146
BUSINESS TYPE: 61: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

CONDITIONS
• COMPLY WITH RANCHO CORDOVA ORDINANCES, CODES &

REGULATIONS
611620 - SPORTS AND RECREATION INSTRUCTION

MARTIAL ARTS INSTURCTION

OWNER(S)

LJPB LLC
MATUA
3039 KILGORE RD, 190
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670

LOCATION
3039 KILGORE RD, 190
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
This license is issued without verification that the holder is subject or exempted from licensing by the state, county, federal government, or any other government agency.

DBA: Matua
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Yes: First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

The Cordova Spark: A Civic STEM Forward Summer Leadership Intensive Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Youth Programs & Services
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
"The Cordova Spark" is a youth-led initiative. Elite high school mentors teach middle schoolers (rising 6th-8th grade) to solve real Rancho Cordova community issues using AI and robotics. Pilot replaces high-pressure competition with a collaborative "Civic Festival," building the next generation of local leaders, engineers, and advocates for the city.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
Program Overview
"The Cordova Spark" is a youth-led, "STEM Forward" summer intensive designed to empower 32 rising 6th–8th grade students in Rancho Cordova.

Orchestrated and delivered by the senior leadership of Metal Maniacs #20163, this program transcends basic robotics by immersing students in a high-energy, one-week "Design Sprint" that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science (CS), and Civic Advocacy.

Running in mid-late July (avoiding the holiday weeks), the program utilizes state-of-the-art Lego CS & AI platforms to challenge students to solve realworld municipal problems. The program culminates in the Civic STEM Festival, where students pitch their functional prototypes to City leaders at scheduled City Council Meeting (3 minutes max per team) at the 3rd Monday of July or 3rd Monday of August. This model leverages the specialized "Power Skills" our high school mentors developed at the National Advocacy Conference (NAC), passing the torch of leadership to the next generation of Rancho Cordova citizens.

Alignment with City Guidelines & Selection Criteria

1. Workforce Readiness & High-Impact Leadership
The City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) prioritizes projects that prepare youth for the future economy.

By introducing AI and Machine Learning logic through Lego CS platforms, Metal Maniacs provide participants with a technical edge. However, this is also a leadership laboratory: our experienced student leader mentors, serving as City of Rancho Cordova STEM Forward Fellows, manage the entire project lifecycle, from procurement to pedagogy, simulating the professional environments of Silicon Valley and the Capitol.

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2. Civic Engagement & "Rancho Cordova First" Curriculum In direct alignment with Measures H and R, "The Cordova Spark" is rooted in local pride. The curriculum is uniquely Rancho Cordova-specific. The Mission: Using program-issued Chromebooks, student teams identify a specific city service—such as park maintenance, traffic safety, or waste management—and develop a robotic or digital solution to enhance it. The Benefit: By the end of the program, 32 young residents will move from being passive technology consumers to active civic contributors with a deep understanding of local government and awareness of their own city.

3. Strategic Execution: The Summer Intensive Model
We have optimized this pilot to be a high-ROI, low-overhead engagement:

The "Summer Sprint": To bypass the "Saturday Sports Wall" and schoolyear constraints, we operate a one-week intensive (up to 4 hours per day).

This focused format ensures 100% project completion and high energy, making it an ideal "Spike" project for our college-bound leaders.

Tangible Assets: This grant builds a Civic Tech Lending Library. The 10 Lego CS/AI kits and 10 Chromebooks (including dedicated sets for instructor demonstration) remain the property of the local robotics ecosystem, managed by the Metal Maniacs to serve future cohorts.

Sustainability: This pilot creates a "Playbook" for future student leaders.

The student leaders will train additional younger high school grade students to "Shadow Mentors" during the week, ensuring the City’s investment results in a repeatable, annual summer asset for Rancho Cordova.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
The Team Behind the Spark: Metal Maniacs #20163
The development and delivery of The Cordova Spark are led by a elite cohort of 11th & 12th grade student leaders from Metal Maniacs #20163, an Award Winning FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team at Championship, based right here in our community.

Proven Leadership & Advocacy
Our project leads are trained advocates. Having represented Rancho Cordova, Orangevale, Sacramento, and Folsom at the National Advocacy Conference (NAC) in D.C. & CA Student Association for STEM Advocacy, these leaders have spent years meeting with lawmakers local, state, and federal to champion STEM & Robotics education.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
"The Cordova Spark" targets three core objectives to ensure a high-impact pilot:

Technical Proficiency: Empowering up to 32 students with AI/CS logic.

Metric: 100% of teams (8 teams of 4) successfully program AI sensors to solve a simulated task.

Civic Leadership: Applying advocacy training to local city needs. Metric: 8 "Civic Pitches" presented by students to City of Rancho Cordova officials during our final Festival.

Sustainable Legacy: Establishing a permanent tech library. Metric:

Completion of a Mentor Playbook and successful training of 9th-10th grade "Shadow Mentors" for Year 2.

To maintain focus, we utilize a "1-Week Summer Sprint" model. This highintensity format eliminates scheduling drift and maintains peak student engagement.

Optional File Upload:

Provide any
additional records to
supplement your
program/project
application. Note:

Total project/program
cost*
16500
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
16500
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Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
2500
What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
3000
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
11000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
0 Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

Cordova_Spark_-_CEIF_Grant_Proposal.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

This is a program dedicated and specific to the City of Rancho Cordova's Youth and for Civic Duty engagement. Open to additional sponsors for this program.

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Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Ongoing Operations & Maintenance is the program's stipend to remain the same for targeted max. 32 participants per fiscal year program. $2500 Youth Leadership for their dedication and Commitment $3000 Program Event
$1,100 Equipment Repair / Replacement
Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

Yes
Please share the
total dollar amount
for volunteer/in-kind
support using $34.79
as the national rate
for a volunteer hour.

Source: Value of
Volunteer Time
11132.8
Please provide a
worksheet explaining
your volunteer/in-kind
contribution. You
may upload a file in
the following formats:

CSV, DOC, DOCX,
or PDF.

Is this a single year
request or a request
for funding for
multiple years?
Multiple Years
If requesting CEIF
grant funding for
multiple years,
please share how
many years?
3 For requests
spanning multiple
years, share the
dollar amount
requested per year.

FY 2026-2027, $16,500
FY 2027-2028, $ 6,600
FY 2028-2029, $ 6,600
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For
projects/programs
that span multiple
years, please
describe your
sustainability plan
and whether it is
viable as a single
year request.

Metal Maniacs student leaders will train subsequent
Has your
project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
previously?
No
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/13/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
7/20/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
Monday JUL 13, 2026 - Friday JUL 17th, 2026 9am - 12pm
Daily Schedule
15 min Student Activity
90 min Lego CS & AI Hands-On Curriculum
15 min Break
60 min Civic Research (City of Rancho Cordova and Innovation Project) 15 min Recap
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What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
# of Participants, Participant Commitment to the Full Program (attrition) Parental Concerns and Commitment
Increase demands (potential to add 4th week of JULY 27th - JULY 31st Mon-Fri to serve an additional 32 students)
How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
32 How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
32 4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
2729 Prospect Park Drive
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

N/A
Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Tabitha
Wong
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Metal Maniacs Robotics
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Founder
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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If your
project/program was
awarded the
requested funds, are
you authorized to
sign the contract for
your organization?
Yes, I would be the one to sign the contract
By checking here, I
confirm that I am
aware that my
application materials
will become public
record.
checked
Thank you for applying to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant Cycle. Applicants will receive an automated response through the grant portal. Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Staff will follow up with any questions regarding your Fiscal Year 2026-2027 application. For information about the next steps in the CEIF grant process, visit our website for more information. It is anticipated that applications will be reviewed by the City Council starting in April 2026 with adoption in June 2026. Should applicants be awarded by the City Council, funding would not be available to grantees until the start of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the completion of a contract. Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Internal Form
Score n/a
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Cordova Spark
Category Cost Description
Program Assumptions & Add'l Support Needed
Personnel $2,500.00 $500 Stipend for Student Leader / Instructor (up to 5) for a 1:8 Participant. Certificate of Recognition from City of Rancho Cordova for their leadership and empowering youths.

Supplies $3,000.00 Program T-Shirts to cover Program Instructors, Participants at end of program. Certificate of Achievement & Innovation from City of Rancho Cordova.

Equipment $11,000.00 10 Lego CS & AI Kits at approx. $600 each; 10 compatible chromebook at approx. $500 each City of Rancho Cordova will grant free usage of American River Room setup Mon-Fri (target JUL 13th - 17th, 2026, JUL 12th - 16th, 2027, JUL 10th - 14th, 2028) between 9am - 12pm Total $16,500.00
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No: Not a First Time Applicant
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Project/Program
Name. Assign a
project name to your
project/program.

Utsav 2026 Rancho Cordova Youth Career Expo
Which category does
your Project/Program
align with?
Youth Programs & Services
Provide a
Project/Program
Synopsis
We had successfully organized a youth career expo in 2023, funded by the Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement grant. We plan to organize a 2026, youth career expo. Our goal is to accelerate educational progress in the youths by enhancement of community support, and making career choice resources accessible & free.

Provide a
Project/Program
Description
We already have the basic infrastructure in place for the project.

Step 1:The Utsav Youth board members ( 7 members ) along with their team of adult and youth volunteers will meet to discuss and plan the event in early April. The event will be held in August 2026.

Step 2: We will quickly identify and contact different adult Utsav members from each profession and take a vote on their availability on two or three different dates in August. Then a date will be set, and a hall will be booked in Rancho Cordova (with a capacity of up to 300).

Step 3: Each professional (for example nurses, doctors, small business owners, or AI experts, engineers, artists, and musicians) will be assigned a table at the venue and 1-2 youth volunteers will assist him/her. They will have 2 months to prepare flyers and educational material which will be in the form of hard copies as well as in electronic media that can be distributed. They will prepare PowerPoint presentations for the layman public in an easily understandable format. All the flyers will have instructions for registering for this FREE public event.

Step 4:Publicize our event through:

1. Sending flyers to all the middle and high schools in Rancho Cordova

2. Facebook

3. Instagram,

4. Sending it to the parent’s group in each school.

5. Putting up flyers in local grocery stores.

6. Publicizing through the Rancho Cordova chat group, and Orangevale chat group on Facebook.

7. We will distribute it to our members through email (we have 200 email addresses in our member database).

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8. Provide an electronic link, and different options to register for the event.

Step 5: On the day of the event, different booths will be set up at the venue.

1. Each booth will be showcasing a different profession. Adult professionals will have PowerPoints for layman public and students, answer their questions, and hand out resource materials that are needed at the school level to pursue that career.

2. Women in Science booth’: there will be a special booth to encourage ‘female students to choose a STEM career.

3. Peer tutoring booth’: One booth will have volunteer students who will offer peer tutoring opportunities, specifically English language tutoring, science, and math tutoring

4. ‘Meet the counselor booth’: There will be a booth with 2 College admission counselors who will answer questions (we have contacted 2 counselors already).

5. We will give each registrant a pencil and paper to fill out the forms and questionnaires asking for feedback. Once they attend a booth they will get a stamp after they get all the stamps from the different booths, they will get a free snack and a chance to win 10 door prizes (small gifts not more than 10).

6. Prepare a report detailing the event, specifically, the level of attendance, community feedback, and areas of improvement. We will read the questionnaires and feedback forms and discuss the outcomes.

Community involvement:

1. We expect that we will have 300-400 attendees in a one-day event (3- 4 hours) by holding it in the community or city hall in Rancho Cordova.

Residents may come and go as they like. The event will be free and open to the public. Over 4-5 years hundreds of students will be benefited.

2. The populations which will be directly affected are middle school students, high school students, young graduates, or undergraduates.

These events are not usually available to younger Rancho Cordova residents and if at all, they usually charge high registration fees to attend.

3. Our special ‘Women in Science’ booth expects to motivate many female students as well.

4. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will also benefit the most as they normally do not have access to these free resources through school or the community.

5. Many youths in Rancho Cordova do not have access to shadowing big companies or shadowing physicians or other offices. Therefore they are not exposed to potential career opportunities. Thus this project will provide a community learning hub that provides individuals and students with access to technology, and academic support, and connects them to free tutors, and mentors.

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of RC. Our volunteers are academic students.

Monitoring Progress: The initial 2023 seed grant has helped us identify community needs. After the first event, we have

1. Looked at the attendance and feedback from individuals.

2. In 2026, we will give attendees a questionnaire asking how we can make it more effective .

3. We will hold follow-up meetings with youth tutors.

Tell us about your
Project/Program
Team
Youth Team: The Utsav Youth board members ( 7 members ) along with their team of adult and youth volunteers (10 members) (please see our organization’s website https://www.utsavsac.org).

Adult Team: We already have adult members from each profession. Each professional (nurses, doctors, small business owners, or AI experts, engineers, artists) will be assigned a booth and youth volunteers will assist them. They will have 2 months to prepare educational material in the form of hard copies and electronic media that can be distributed. They will prepare presentations for the layman public. Flyers will have QR codes to registering for FREE.

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Provide your
Project/Program
Goals
Response:

Overall Goal: Our 2026 goal is to accelerate educational progress in Rancho Cordova youths by implementing and enhancement of community support, and making educational and career choice resources accessible to them for free. Our 25 year-old organization consists of around 200 volunteer members who are successful business owners, real estate agents, physicians, scientists, financial consultants, nurses, AI and IT professionals, as well as owners of small businesses such as catering, garments, secretarial support, etc. A large portion of our members live in the city of Rancho Cordova (RC). They are ready to volunteer their time for this project. We are also proud to have a 45 member Youth Empowerment Wing (please visit the youth volunteer section of our website https://www.utsavsac.org).

We had successfully organized a youth career expo in October 2023, funded by the Rancho Cordova City Enhancement grant of $5000. We are planning to organize another carrier expo as demanded by our youth as the 2023 program was a huge success.

Specific goal 1: Encourage the students to think about a STEM career (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as in Arts( music, dance, theater etc). This can be achieved by bringing various professionals to showcase their profession under one roof. Our local educators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and artists will be telling what their career is all about to the students in layman's language and using digital media.

Specific goal 2: Provide an opportunity for the youth to interact with professionals directly (which they miss specially in under funded schools).

This will allow the youth/students to learn about a variety of possible career choices, ask questions, and get access to the resources to pursue that career option.

Specific goal 3: Improve students’ college eligibility. To establish a network by connecting students to peer mentors or adult mentors within the community for getting free tutoring and help to drive them towards a STEM career. Our members are the free human resources available in our community by which students can get academic support outside of school.

Specific goal 4: Encourage female students to choose a STEM career.

Rancho Cordova is a vibrant multi-ethnic population, and often girls do not get the same resources as boys.

Optional File Upload: Provide any additional records to supplement your program/project application. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading.

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2 - Funding & Costs
Funding Request -
Complete this
section with total
dollar amounts for
your
project/program's
costs
Funds are generally not intended to be used for deferred maintenance and ongoing operational needs. The funds are intended for enhancing and investing in the City of Rancho Cordova. If your project/program is awarded, the costs identified below would be reviewed and potentially open to modification during a contracting phase (if a grant is awarded by the City Council). If awarded, grant funds are not available until a contract is executed during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Total project/program
cost*
5000
What is the amount
of Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
grant monies
requested?
5000
Does your
project/program
involve construction
of any facilities or
improvements upon
any property?
No
What is the total cost
of personnel for your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of supplies for your
project/program?
2200
What is the total cost
of transportation for
your
project/program?
0 What is the total cost
of equipment for your
project/program?
2000
What is the total cost
of any miscellaneous
expenses for your
project/program?
800
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Upload your project/program's budget as a .pdf file. Include the categories and their dollar amounts along with information about any other funding sources to demonstrate your project/program's total budget. Note, the sum of all categories must match the total project or program cost, or the amount requested of CEIF if there is no other funding source. Please clearly illustrate any matching funds or funding from other sources in your project/program budget, including in-kind sources. Note: Combine multiple files in one pdf before uploading. 2026_RC_grant_PDF_of_budget.pdf
Has your
organization sought
or will seek other
funding for this
project/program?
No, not seeking any other funding support.

Please explain why
you are not seeking
any other funding
support for your
project/program.

We have not been very successful in getting corporate funding for this type of projects.

Please describe any
ongoing operations
and maintenance
costs beyond Fiscal
Year 2026/2027, if
applicable.

Not applicable.

Do you have
volunteer or in-kind
support for your
project? This could
include volunteers for
an activity/event that
is ongoing or a onetime experience.

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How many years has
your project/program
received funding from
the Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund?
1 How much funding
has your organization
received from the
Community
Enhancement &
Investment Fund
through our
traditional grants (not
including
microgrants)?
5000
3 - Project/Program Details Grant applications are typically approved to occur between July 2026 through June 2027. What is your plan to complete this project/program within this time frame?
Anticipated Start
Date (July 1 is the
soonest available
start date)
7/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
(typically
projects/programs
end by June 30)
9/30/2026
Please describe your
project/program
schedule
April: Planning meeting to discuss the events. Recruit volunteers.

May: planning the details of the event by scheduling meetings and recruit the volunteers. Contact various professionals to check availability.

June: contact various professionals, community members and send invites.

Make a list of professionals who have committed. Provide instructions for material developement.

July: print flyers and start advertising. Print educational materials. Procure science models.

August : Event planning In detai. Organize the event.

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What challenges do
you anticipate in your
project/program's
implementation?
What is your plan to
complete your
project/program
should those or other
challenges arise?
We do not anticipate significant challenges. However the potential challenges posable include:
1) A no show by a professional : we will have a back up but it may be a challenge with a short notification time.
2) AV equipment failure: we will have enough printed materials on site to manage.
3) we may run out of printed educational resources: we will have digital copies which can be emailed to participants.

How many individuals
does your
project/program
serve?
300-400
How many Rancho
Cordova residents
does your
project/program
serve?
200-300
4 - Project/Program Location
Address Verification If you need to check if your project is in Rancho Cordova, type in your program/project's location in the Assessor Parcel Viewer:
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School and park
related applications
are due before Noon
(12:00 p.m.) on
March 6, 2026, to
allow for the
endorsement
process.

Primary street
address of
project/program
We plan to hold it at the Hagan community center
List the city location
of the
project/program.

Rancho Cordova
Select State CA
Provide the zip code
for your
project/program's
primary location.
95670
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If your
project/program
takes place at
multiple locations,
please list other or
secondary locations.

Rancho Cordova
Third Party Letters of
Support (Note:

Combine multiple
files in one pdf
before uploading)
Does your
project/program
involve one of
Rancho Cordova's
school districts?
No
Does your
project/program
involve the Cordova
Recreation & Park
District?
No
5 - Applicant Information
Name Sangita
Biswas
Is this
project/program on
behalf of an
organization?
Yes
What is the name of
your organization?
Utsav Inc
What is your title
and/or role at your
organization?
Board Member ( Community Council CCM)
Provide contact
phone number:
+
Provide contact
email:

Are you the primary
point of contact on
this project/program?
Yes
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Internal Form
Score n/a
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Specific Cost Item Where Funds
Come From
One-time
Expense or
Ongoing
Amount
Renting of a community center in
Rancho Cordova
grant One time 700
Flyer printing grant One time 400
Stationary, pen, pencils grant One time 200
Snacks, water bottle grant Ongoing 200
Educational resources material
development
grant One time 600
Computer printer ink cartridge,
paper
grant One time 400
Student science models grant One time 2000
Insurance for venue rental grant One time 200
Folder containing all the printed
take-home educational resource
material
grant One time 600
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MEMORANDUM
City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 3

ITEM 19.2.

DATE: April 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM:

Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Edgar Medina, Assistant Public Works Director
Drew Hart, Senior Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RANCHO CORDOVA ACTIVE

TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO IMPROVE WALKING, BIKING, AND

ROLLING IN RANCHO CORDOVA

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adoption of the Resolution would approve the Active Transportation Plan and will replace the Pedestrian Master Plan (2011) and Bicycle Master Plan (2016) as the guiding document and roadmap of projects, policies, and programs to improve walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova.

BACKGROUND
The City of Rancho Cordova Public Works Department received $301,295 of grant funding from Caltrans to develop the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which is an update to the Pedestrian Master Plan (adopted 2011) and the Bicycle Master Plan (adopted 2016). Staff procured the support of the consulting team lead by Kittelson and Associates. The project team worked with community partners including Rancho Cordova Police Department, Cordova Recreation & Parks District, representatives from the school districts, Sacramento County, SACOG, and others.

In March 2025, staff presented to City Council findings from the project’s community listening efforts to date and presented a vision statement and goals for feedback. Comments from City Council were incorporated and shaped the direction of the plan.

Through the remainder of the year, the project team focused on analyzing existing conditions, planned projects, identifying gaps in the network, and developing a proposed network of projects to improve walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova. In addition to infrastructure projects, recommendations to policies and programs were developed through collaboration with agency partners.

Throughout the project, staff sought feedback from the community multiple times in various

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formats including workshops, surveys, focus groups, and pop-up events. This resulted in over 2,700 data points from the community. Quantitative analysis, blended with qualitative data from community feedback led the project team to the draft Active Transportation Plan. At the January 27, 2026 City Council Work Session, staff presented the draft Active Transportation Plan and received feedback from City Council. Feedback from the City Council, comment letters from Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and Civic Thread, and comments received from the public during the time period of January 20–February 20, 2026, were incorporated into the final Active Transportation Plan being presented to City Council.

Key focuses of the ATP include developing an all-ages and all-abilities network to improve walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova. This entails creating more physical separation from moving vehicles through more shared use paths (bike trails), separated bikeways, and widened sidewalks separated with landscaping.

Parallel to this effort, staff developed a feasibility study to evaluate the best bikeway connection between the Sunrise Corridor Bikeway and the Folsom South Canal Trail. The results of this 12- month effort are included as Appendix H and captured in the Active Transportation Plan project recommendations.

The Active Transportation Plan consists of the following:
• 34 miles of new sidewalks
• 116 new or enhanced crossings
• 209 miles of new or improved bikeways
• 40 recommended Policies and Programs
To focus on the most impactful, near-term projects, the priority projects include a mix of signalized crosswalks, over- and under-crossings, sidewalk gap closures, and 31 miles of new or enhanced bikeways suitable for all ages and abilities.

The project team produced the ATP as a Storymap which is an interactive, web-based document. Similar to the interactive nature of the city's budget, this interactive format provides the reader with the ability to zoom in and out of maps, flip through photos, and provides more accessible features for individuals with vision disabilities. The ATP and all appendices can be found on the city's website at www.CityofRanchoCordova.org/walkbikeroll.

While the ATP is not a cost-constrained document, it does provide estimates of costs for the projects contained in the plan. The estimated total cost of the top tier projects is $149 million dollars. It is anticipated these projects will be funded through a combination of grants, local funding, and development-driven efforts.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE
There is no fiscal impact with the requested action. The Active Transportation Plan is a planning document identifying prioritized actions. Prioritized ATP actions that require approval by City Council will be brought back to the City Council for review and approval, including allocating funds, environmental studies, approving ordinances or other actions.

This planning effort was funded through a $301,295 Caltrans Planning Grant and $190,000 in Measure A Street, Bike & Pedestrian funds.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Resolution

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2. Rancho Cordova Active Transportation Plan Final Draft

3. ATP Appendices

4. Presentation

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ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. XX-2026 Page 1 of 1

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RESOLUTION NO. XX-2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RANCHO CORDOVA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cordova is committed to providing a safe, accessible, and connected transportation system that supports walking, bicycling, and other active modes of travel for people of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the city previously adopted the Pedestrian Master Plan in 2011 and the Bicycle Master Plan in 2016 to guide investments in active transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the city received $301,295 in grant funding from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to prepare an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to update and integrate these prior plans; and
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Plan was developed in collaboration with community and agency partners including extensive public outreach throughout the planning process, including workshops, surveys, focus groups, and pop-up events, resulting in over 2,700 data points that informed the development of the Plan; and WHEREAS, comments received from the City Council, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public between January 20 and February 20, 2026, including input from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and Civic Thread, were incorporated into the final Active Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Plan also incorporates the Sunrise Corridor Bikeway to Folsom South Canal Trail Feasibility Study, included as Appendix H.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA does approve the Active Transportation Plan to improve walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova, superseding the previously adopted Pedestrian Master Plan and Bicycle Master Plan, and directs staff to use the Active Transportation Plan to guide future planning efforts, capital improvement programming, grant applications, and policy development.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the 6th day of April 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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ATTEST:

Garrett Gatewood, Mayor
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

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Rancho Cordova is growing rapidly and how people move around the city is changing too. The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) establishes a vision for safer, more connected walking, biking, and rolling routes for people of all ages and abilities. The ATP combines technical analysis, community input, and city priorities to create a long-term roadmap for healthier, more accessible mobility across Rancho Cordova.

This plan guides you through what we learned through analysis, what the community told us, and how we're using both to shape a better network for the future.

Visit cityofranchocordova.org/walkbikeroll for all project documents.

Rancho Cordova Active
Transportation Plan
March 23, 2026
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Why Active Transportation Matters
Walking, biking, and rolling play a vital role in how people move around Rancho Cordova today and will shape how the community grows tomorrow. These forms of active transportation support daily trips and help create a safer, healthier, and more connected community for people of all ages and abilities. More than 80% of the city’s daily trips are short, everyday trips to schools, parks, stores, and neighborhood destinations, meaning many trips could be made comfortably without a car if the right infrastructure is in place. A safer, more connected active transportation network helps residents reach these places in a healthy, low-cost, and convenient way.

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safer and reliable walking and biking connections is essential to supporting everyday travel and ensuring access for people of all ages and abilities.

Investing in active transportation strengthens Rancho Cordova’s long-term sustainability and quality of life. It supports the city’s vision of a connected community where people of all ages and abilities have real choices in how they move, whether they’re commuting to work, accessing transit, taking kids to school, or enjoying the American River Parkway.

About the Project
What is the Active Transportation Plan?
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The Active Transportation Plan is a citywide effort to understand how people currently move around Rancho Cordova, identify where barriers exist, and outline the projects, programs, and policies needed to create a more comfortable, low-stress active
transportation network. It brings together data analysis, public input, and best practices in street design to shape a long-term vision for walking, biking, and rolling.

Rancho Cordova is a growing city, with ongoing development and infrastructure investments occurring throughout the community.

The analysis presented in this Active Transportation Plan reflects conditions as of Fall 2025. Some sidewalk gaps, bikeway connections, or other infrastructure may be under construction or completed after this timeframe and therefore may not be reflected in the maps and analysis shown in this StoryMap.

The ATP updates and consolidates the City’s 2011 Pedestrian Master Plan and 2016 Bicycle Master Plan into a single, integrated document, reflecting current best practices, updated data, and community priorities. It serves as the City’s primary policy and implementation guide for active transportation and is intended to work in coordination with other adopted City and regional plans, including the Rancho Cordova General Plan (Circulation Element), applicable specific plans and corridor plans, and regional efforts such as the Sacramento Region Trail Network Plan.

Rather than producing a single static document, the plan reflects current conditions and community priorities while setting a clear direction for the future. It will guide near- and long-term investments, support future development, help the city compete for state and federal funding, and establish a roadmap for building a safer, more connected transportation system.

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Planning Process and Timeline
The planning process behind the ATP unfolded in several phases.

We began by studying existing conditions, reviewing collision data, looking closely at sidewalks and bike facilities, and learning where people face challenges today. At the same time, we were listening and gathering community stories through pop-up events,
workshops, and online surveys.

As the project moved forward, this information shaped a draft network of walking and biking improvements. We explored where new crossings are needed, which streets would benefit from greater separation from traffic by building bike paths or separated bikeways, and how to close long-standing gaps between
neighborhoods. In the final phase, this network is refined, prioritized, and translated into a clear implementation plan the City can begin carrying out in the coming years.

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Vision and Goals for Rancho Cordova
The vision and goals were developed through community input, review of existing City and regional plans, and analysis of current conditions and best practices. They establish a shared direction for the ATP and provide the framework for prioritizing projects, programs, and policies that improve walking, biking, and rolling throughout Rancho Cordova.

Vision Statement
Residents and visitors of the City of Rancho Cordova
lead healthy and active lifestyles through safe,
connected, and equitable access to destinations as
well as a culture that supports walking, biking, and
rolling for everyone – whether for essential trips or
for leisure and social activities.

The following four goals were developed to further guide the vision and support implementation and connection with broader city goals.

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Safety First Traveling on city
streets and paths
should not result in a
loss of life.

Healthy &
Sustainable
Residents and visitors
value their health and
the environment and
are free to incorporate
sustainable and active
travel into their lives.

Joyful Choices Walking, biking, and
rolling are joyful,
practical, satisfying,
and natural choices for
trips around the city.

Deliver and
Maintain
The city views active
transportation projects
and their maintenance
as essential to
everyday life.

Click here to read the Vision and Goals memo.

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Understanding Rancho Cordova
Community members shaped this plan in meaningful ways. Over the course of two phases of outreach, more than 1,900 residents participated through surveys, interactive maps, pop-ups, and workshops.

The first round provided an initial understanding of the city’s needs, and the second round invited residents to react to draft network concepts and corridor ideas. At farmers markets, neighborhood events, and popular community celebrations, we gathered feedback on different aspects of Rancho Cordova.

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What We've Heard From You
Across pop-ups, community events, interactive maps, and online surveys, residents shared consistent experiences about walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova.

People described challenges crossing wide and fast roadways and noted areas where sidewalks end abruptly or feel uncomfortable because of poor lighting.

Families and students emphasized the need for safer routes to schools, people who currently bike highlighted the desire for more separated and continuous bikeways.

Across both engagement rounds, residents pointed to the importance of shade, greenery, and regular maintenance. They also expressed strong support for investments that make everyday trips feel safer and easier.

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Key Issues and Opportunities
Residents identified several barriers that make walking, biking, and rolling difficult today, including:

Major corridors like Sunrise Boulevard, Zinfandel Drive, Mather Field Road, and Coloma Road were frequently mentioned as uncomfortable or hard to cross.

Sidewalk gaps, disconnected bike lanes, and inconsistent lighting emerged as common concerns, particularly in older neighborhoods and near schools.

Long distances between safe crossings
Limited low-stress routes that connect between neighborhoods.

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activities identified many places where small upgrades—such as curb ramps, marked crosswalks, trail connections, and intersection improvements—would make a meaningful difference. Phase 2 responses showed broad public support for the draft network, including upgraded bikeways, new trail links, and enhanced crossings that make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to move around the city.

Click here to view the public engagement summary documents.

How Rancho Cordova Moves Today
Rancho Cordova is home to more than 82,000 residents and over 60,000 jobs, with most employment clustered along the Highway 50 corridor. Many neighborhoods west of Sunrise Boulevard have higher population density, lower household incomes, and fewer vehicles per household, meaning people in these areas often rely more on walking, biking, rolling, and transit.

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, some census tracts along Folsom Boulevard and Mather Field Road have higher rates of disability, more residents with limited English proficiency, and higher poverty levels.

These are also the areas where sidewalks are incomplete, crossings are challenging, and bike facilities are limited. As a result, the people who rely most on walking, biking, and rolling often face the greatest barriers to safe and comfortable travel.

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Existing Network and Conditions
The existing transportation network in Rancho Cordova is a mix of shared-use paths, bike lanes, wide arterials, local streets, and sidewalks of varying widths. In some places, it is easy and comfortable to walk or bike; in others, large gaps or stressful conditions make these trips difficult.
"I’d bike more if there were dedicated bike lanes
separated from traffic."
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
"“Traffic calming features” ranked among the top
requested improvements in the survey"
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
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“More traffic-calming infrastructure.”
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
Types of Bikeways
There are four different kinds of bikeways in Rancho Cordova, including:

Shared use paths are separated from the street and have no car traffic, like the Mather Heritage Trail.

Separated bikeways are bikeways within the roadway that have physical separation from car traffic. Unlike a shared use path, these are for the exclusive use of people on bikes.

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cars and bikes.

Bike routes are designated roadways for shared use by bicyclists and motor vehicles, often with shared lane markings and/or signs to increase awareness of the shared space, like on Sarda Way.

Existing Bikeways
Rancho Cordova has over 130 miles of bikeways, which spread across the city. The map to the right shows how there are options to reach most neighborhoods via a bike lane but only select areas of the city can be accessed using more comfortable bikeways like bike paths or separated bikeways.

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Existing Sidewalks
The majority of streets in Rancho Cordova have sidewalk on at least one side of the street. Sidewalks are a critical component in providing safer and more comfortable mobility for all people walking, rolling, and biking (when not prohibited). Some major roadways including Routier Road, Mather Field Road, and Sunrise ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 2

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Boulevard have sections with sidewalk on only one side, which may limit routes for people walking and rolling. Likewise, sections of Folsom Boulevard, Grant Line Road, and White Rock Road lack sidewalks altogether.
“More protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and
more tree-lined streets.”
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
Barriers to Walking and Biking
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) is a metric used to describe how comfortable it feels to walk or bike along a street. Streets are scored from LTS 1 to LTS 4, with LTS 1 representing the most comfortable conditions and LTS 4 representing the least comfortable. Separate LTS analyses are used for bicycling and ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 2

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walking, but both are intended to reflect how roadway design, traffic speeds, and crossing conditions affect comfort and safety.

Level of Traffic Stress analysis showed that while the city has pockets of low-stress routes, they do not yet form a continuous, connected system. High-speed corridors such as Sunrise
Boulevard, Douglas Road, and White Rock Road create barriers that require long detours or uncomfortable crossings. At the same time, many neighborhoods lack sidewalk continuity, especially in older areas.

For bicycling, LTS categorizes streets based on who is likely to feel comfortable riding on them. On an LTS 1 street, most people including children should feel comfortable biking due to low vehicle speeds and high-quality bikeway infrastructure. LTS 2 streets may have higher speeds or more lanes, but most adults are still comfortable biking. LTS 1 and LTS 2 streets are generally considered low-stress routes. LTS 3 and LTS 4 streets are wider ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 2

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and higher-speed roadways, with or without bikeways, and are typically comfortable only for a small group of people who are more confident biking in traffic.

For walking, higher LTS scores are associated with factors such as wide or high-speed roadways, long crossing distances, limited crossing opportunities, and incomplete sidewalks. These conditions can make walking feel uncomfortable or unsafe, particularly for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Bicycle LTS in Rancho Cordova
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destinations must navigate higher-stress roadways, which can deter less experienced riders and limit overall mobility. “Better walking and biking along and across Coloma
Road is needed”
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
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Pedestrian LTS in Rancho Cordova
Most neighborhood streets have an LTS 1 score for walking and rolling, meaning that they are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities for walking or rolling. Neighborhood streets with an LTS of 2 usually lack a sidewalk, indicating that they are slightly less comfortable for walking and rolling. Most roadways that connect neighborhoods have an LTS of 3 or 4 and are not comfortable for people of all ages to walk or roll on, including Sunrise Boulevard, Coloma Road, and Mather Field Road. However, Folsom Boulevard is LTS 2 due to the bike path that runs on its south side across most of the city, allowing for more comfortable walking and rolling to key destinations in Rancho Cordova, including SacRT light rail stations.

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“More comfortable bikeway needed along Sunrise
Boulevard”
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
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Safety Analysis
Each year, approximately 30 people are injured while walking, biking, or rolling in Rancho Cordova. This safety analysis used statemaintained reported crash data from 2019 through 2023, representing the most recent complete five-year dataset available at the time of the analysis. Nearly all of these crashes (139 out of 141) involved motor vehicles. During this period, 10 people were killed while using these modes. This dataset is used to identify trends in crashes, including where people have been killed or injured while walking, biking, and rolling, and how severe their injuries were.

This analysis helps identify where safety enhancements for walking, biking, and rolling may improve outcomes for all road users in Rancho Cordova.
“Crossing the freeway by walking or biking [feels]
dangerous.”
Feedback from ATP outreach activities
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Crashes in Rancho Cordova Over Time
From 2019 to 2023 there were over 1,500 reported crashes in Rancho Cordova that resulted in injuries or death—between 221 and 263 per year. Each year, around 30 of those crashes involve people walking, biking, and rolling. These numbers were relatively consistent for the most recent available five years of data, 2019 to 2023. Overall crashes show a decline from 2019 to 2022, dropping 16% from 263 crashes to 221 crashes, with a slight increase to 228 crashes in 2023. However, crashes that involved people walking, biking, and rolling have not shown a similar decline and have remained at similar annual frequencies.

Bike and Pedestrian Crashes Over Time
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travel behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic and 16% reduction of overall crashes between 2019 and 2023, crashes involving people walking, biking, and rolling remained steady, with between 13 and 19 pedestrian crashes and 8 to 14 bike crashes each year.

Bike and Pedestrian Crash Locations
Most crashes occurred west of Sunrise Boulevard, especially in the areas near US Highway 50 and Folsom Boulevard. There are clusters of crashes near key intersections in the city, including at Folsom Boulevard and Mather Field Road, Zinfandel Drive and Folsom Boulevard, and at the interchange between Sunrise Boulevard and US Highway 50.

Click here to view the Existing Conditions report.

Recommended Walking & Biking Network
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Imagine a city where every step and pedal
stroke connects you to opportunity,
community, and nature, where every
street feels safe, every trail invites
exploration, and every neighborhood is
linked by pathways that celebrate mobility
and belonging. This network is not just
about infrastructure—it is about creating a healthier, more vibrant city where people of all ages and abilities can move freely. By weaving together shared-use paths, on-street bikeways, and pedestrian-friendly streets, Rancho Cordova is creating a legacy of sustainability, equity, and joy. The future here is well-connected to allow everyone to walk, bike, and roll throughout the city.

Network Recommendations
The recommended active transportation network builds on Rancho Cordova’s existing and planned facilities and integrates the most recent planning work completed by the city and regional partners.

The ATP identifies:
34 miles of new or improved sidewalk
116 new and enhanced crossings
209 miles of new or improved bikeways
The process began with the current sidewalk and bike network and incorporated an analysis of low-stress access to key destinations— such as schools, parks, transit stops, and employment areas—to identify a core network and a complete network where upgrades, extensions, or new connections are needed to support comfortable walking, biking, and rolling across the city. Community input played an equally central role. Feedback from workshops, pop-ups, and online surveys helped highlight locations where residents experience barriers, see gaps in the network, or desire safer and more continuous routes.

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County of Sacramento | California State Parks | Esri | TomTom | Garmin | … 5 km Powered by Esri Recommended Pedestrian Network
Recommendations for the pedestrian network include closing sidewalk gaps and implementing pedestrian-oriented
enhancements at intersections and crossings to improve safety and comfort for people walking. These recommendations were identified at high-stress crossing locations, at shared-use path connections, where there was a lack of crossing facilities, and at locations identified through public comment.

This map is interactive!
Use + and - to zoom and click and drag to shift the view to navigate the map, see the legend on the left side of the map, and click on bike features for more information about each location.

Recommended Crossing Treatments
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The following shows potential treatments that may be considered at identified locations:

1. Grade-separated crossings (e.g., under- or over-crossings)

2. Mid-Block crossings

3. Raised crossings

4. Raised intersections

5. Curb extentions

6. Pedestrian refuge islands

7. Protected intersections

8. Wide sidewalks

9. Reduced curb radii

10. High visibility crosswalk markings

11. Street furniture

12. Landscaping

13. Street trees

14. Pedestrian-scale lighting

15. Wayfinding

16. Pedestrian signals

17. Signal timing modifications

18. Asphalt Art
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Recommended Crossing Treatments
These recommended projects include new marked crosswalks, new grade-separated crossings like overcrossings and
undercrossings, and improvements to existing signalized crossings.

The most common recommendations are for undercrossings (43 locations) and new marked crossings (35 locations). Additional recommendations include 20 overcrossings, 18 marked midblock crossings, and 8 signalized crossings improvements. In addition, the project proposes sidewalk gap closures at 266 locations, totaling approximately 34 miles in length to expand pedestrian connectivity. Recommended shared-use paths connections are discussed in more detail in the next section.

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County of Sacramento | California State Parks | Esri | TomTom | Garmin | … 5 km Powered by Esri Recommended Bikeway Network
Bikeway recommendations are intended to provide a more
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selection included an analysis of roadway classification (local, collector, and arterial), traffic volumes, and posted speeds to determine which bikeway type would achieve a low-stress biking environment. This approach is informed by the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide1, the NACTO All Ages & Abilities Bikeways guidance2, and the Dutch CROW Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic3.

Recommended Bikeway Facility Types
The following shows potential treatments that may be considered at identified locations:

Shared Use Path (Class I)
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A shared use path is a physically separated path from vehicles that can be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists. They should be implemented on high volume collectors and arterial roads where speeds and volumes are high. They can also be implemented through parks and recreational areas. The City of Rancho Cordova has an extensive existing shared use pathway network that is used for both recreational and non-recreational use as they are lowstress routes that are attractive and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.

Considerations: Shared use paths must be designed with care at intersection crossings, to promote visibility and proper yielding behavior. At high user volumes, increased width or user-separated zones should be considered.

Challenges: Major challenges in planning and designing a shared use path include limited right-of-way and gaps in the trail network that hinder connections to key destinations. Environmental considerations, such as potential impacts to habitat areas or heritage trees, also pose constraints. In addition, path maintenance can be difficult when responsibilities are shared across multiple agencies.

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Bike Lane (Class II)
A bicycle lane is a dedicated lane for bicycles that is visually separated from the motor vehicle lane through pavement markings.

As they are only visually separated, bike lanes should only be implemented on streets where speeds are less than or equal to 30mph. Bike lanes should be at a minimum of 5 feet but preferably 6 feet when space allows. A buffered bike lane has an extra painted buffer to create more space between bicyclists and vehicles.

Considerations: Existing bike lanes that are 4 feet wide should be upgraded when possible. Recent clarification from Caltrans states that gutters should not be included in the bike lane widths.

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may be necessary to create space, particularly for buffered bike lanes.

Bike Route (Class III)
A bicycle route (or bicycle boulevard) is a shared roadway, where bicycles are prioritized and share the roadway with motor vehicle traffic. A bicycle boulevard should be implemented on a local street or a collector where speeds are low, and volumes are less than or equal to 2,000 vehicles per day. A bicycle boulevard is recognizable based on the wayfinding and traffic calming elements. Gateway treatments should be implemented along major roadway entrances to indicate to drivers that they are entering a bicycle boulevard and to slow their speeds. Stop signs should be oriented to favor bicycle travel. Traffic filters should also be installed along the route to manage traffic access and keep motor vehicle volumes low. Design exceptions should be considered for situations such as on school routes.

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Considerations: For bicycle boulevards to provide a low-stress experience, traffic volumes and speeds must be intentionally managed and monitored over time.

Challenges: A challenge with bike routes is that they are suitable only for roadways with low traffic volumes. In addition, designing bike boulevard crossing at major streets can be challenging.

Separated Bikeway (Class IV)
A separated bikeway is a dedicated facility for bicycles that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. Separated bikeways should be implemented on streets that carry above 6,000 vehicles per day, or when motor vehicles are traveling above 30 miles per hour. Separated bikeway travel area width should be 5 to 7 feet wide with an additional 2- to 3-foot or larger buffer depending on the available road space.

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Considerations: Care should be taken at intersections to improve the visibility and slow the speed of turning drivers. Maintenance of separated bikeways is important to maintain their usability.

Challenges: Major challenges in designing separated bikeways include limited right-of-way, safe crossings at intersections, and conflicts at driveways and with right-turning vehicles.

Bikeway recommendations were initially
determined based on the facility selection
approach and then informed by
community input and a high-level review of
project feasibility to identify major
challenges in implementation, including
limited right-of-way and the need for
parking or travel lane reconfiguration. In
some cases, the recommendations were
modified to incorporate community
feedback and design review to ensure the
projects are appropriate, practical, and
incorporate available information. The table below summarizes the recommended bikeway network improvements, including new facilities and upgrades, by facility type and total mileage.

Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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Dawes Street instead of bike lanes based on roadway width constraints.

Traffic calming is recommended on Vehicle Drive to enhance the comfort of existing bike lanes. Implementation would include traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds and volumes to achieve the desired level of comfort given the roadway context.

A separated bikeway is recommended on Folsom Boulevard
between Sunrise Boulevard and Mercantile Drive and a shared use path is recommended on Mercantile Drive from Folsom Boulevard to the rail spur crossing to align with the recommendations from a parallel planning project.

Separated bikeways are recommended on Kilgore Road, on
Rockingham Drive, and west of Old Placerville Road, to maintain continuous recommendations along corridors.

Bikeway studies are recommended on Sunrise Boulevard and on Coloma Road to recognize both the potential project complexity and the need to improve conditions for people biking along the corridors.

The ATP recommends a total of 311 bicycle projects, representing 209 miles of upgraded and new bicycle facilities. Peer cities in the Sacramento region currently have between 49 and 449 miles of bikeways, based on their most recent active transportation plans; with implementation of this ATP, Rancho Cordova's network would grow from 130 miles today to approximately 340 miles. As projects advance to design, studies that consider the inclusion of bikeways or other right-of-way reallocations will be evaluated and potential trade-offs, such as repurposing parking or travel lanes will be reviewed and addressed at the individual project level.

Project Prioritization
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from this ATP. Projects were prioritized to ensure investments focus on safety, connectivity, and equity. The project prioritization included two stages of evaluation as described below.

1. Initial Evaluation
The initial evaluation quantitatively prioritized projects using a datadriven approach to identify where walking and biking improvements will have the greatest impact. The prioritization factors and evaluation criteria are intended to align with the ATP vision and goals.

Safety: Segments with pedestrian- or bicyclist-involved crashes are prioritized to meaningfully reduce the potential for collisions.

Connectivity: Higher stress street segments and projects near schools, parks, trailheads, and transit stops score higher to expand mobility options for a broader share of the community.

Equity: An equity index helps elevate locations where residents face the greatest transportation disadvantage(s) and stand to benefit most from more comfortable and connected walking and biking options.

The initial evaluation was used to develop scores for each segment and crossing location in Rancho Cordova. The segments were then combined to create logical project extents. Projects were assigned numerical scores based on their respective locations on the scored segments. Through this quantitative approach, the city could consistently compare the level to which different projects aligned with the ATP goals and do so in a repeatable way that aligned future investments with community needs and the ATP goals.

2. Supplemental Evaluation
After the initial prioritization, the top ranked bikeways, sidewalks, and crossings are further assessed through a supplemental evaluation that provides a more nuanced and in-depth
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of implementation. Each of the higher scoring projects is assessed using a scale of high, medium, and low to reflect performance in the areas of project readiness, project cost and funding opportunities, and project support.

Through this process, a total of 43 bicycle projects (covering approximately 31 miles of the recommended network) and 31 intersection and crossing projects, sidewalk infill on 22 streets, and 2 bikeway feasibility studies are identified as priority projects. Projects that are not identified as priority projects may still be advanced in the near-term as opportunities arise through existing infrastructure programs, as well as new development, or other funding
mechanisms.

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Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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The tables below present priority sidewalk and bikeway projects identified through the analysis. Projects are organized by facility type and estimated cost to support comparison and
implementation planning.

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Click here to learn more about the Prioritization Framework.

Active Mobility Infrastructure Toolkit
The Rancho Cordova ATP is supported by the Active Mobility Infrastructure Toolkit, which provides guidance for designing safer and more comfortable places to walk, bike, and roll. The guidelines summarized here highlight key ideas from the toolkit and show how different design approaches can be used on different types of streets.

Designing for Safety: A Safe System Approach
Rancho Cordova’s approach to active transportation is guided by the Safe System Approach, which recognizes that people make mistakes and streets should be designed to reduce the risk of serious injury or death when those mistakes occur.

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This means prioritizing safety for the most vulnerable users, managing vehicle speeds, reducing conflict points, and designing streets proactively rather than reacting after crashes happen.

These principles guide decisions about bikeways, crossings, and traffic calming throughout the city.

Matching Design to Street Context
Not all streets serve the same purpose. The toolkit organizes streets into general categories based on speed, traffic volume, and land use context. Design treatments are selected to fit these conditions.

Street design should respond to the way each street is used, balancing speed, traffic, and surrounding land uses. In general:

Big Busy Road benefit from greater separation between people and vehicles
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Small Busy Road may combine separation with strategic
crossings and buffers
Local / Neighborhood Road prioritize low speeds and shared use with traffic calming
This context-based approach helps ensure that walking and biking feel safe and comfortable across the entire network. These street types are mapped in displayed figure.

From Guidelines to Implementation
The toolkit provides a framework for future projects, but not onesize-fits-all solutions. Final designs will consider:

Community input
Crash history and safety data
Existing constraints and utilities
Maintenance needs and cost
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Coordination with city standards and other plans
This example visualization illustrates one of the ways that different bikeways can be implemented in the City. Design guidance in the document is provided in callouts that specify the minimum dimensions of facility components as well as notes on application and maintenance
Click here to explore the Active Mobility Infrastructure Toolkit.

Program and Policy Recommendations
A more walkable and bikeable Rancho Cordova requires
infrastructure investment and implementation of policies and programs to support and encourage walking, biking, and rolling throughout the city. This section provides recommendations for new programs, as well as continuations orexpansions of existing programs to encourage active transportation in the city and support the city’s efforts in becoming a Silver-level cycling community.

Recommendations are organized across the following seven categories, each of which are supported by specific strategies and actions5. Some of these recommendations are highlighted in this section, while the full set of recommendations can be reviewed in the Program and Policy Recommendations Memo.

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The program and policy recommendations are based on input from city staff, guidance from partner agencies and advocacy groups, and input from the public received online and through in-person engagement. These strategies and their actions will guide the work of the city’s active transportation programs and activities and complement the infrastructure recommendations.

Coordination and Collaboration
The plan calls for stronger coordination with partners—including Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT), Cordova Recreation and Park District, County agencies, emergency responders, school districts, and community-based organizations—to align projects across boundaries and integrate connections into new development.

There are 18 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

Community Voices Shaping City Projects:

Partnering with Bike Ambassadors, Advocacy
Groups, and Community-Based Organizations
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Strategy Support efforts to
establish a
representative group
of advocates with
bylaws that ensure the
group reflects the
diversity of local
walkers and bikers.

Partner with existing
advocacy groups and
community-based
organizations with
similar goals to
increase awareness of,
and build support for,
active transportation
projects.

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Example Action
For this ATP, we
assembled a group of
bike ambassadors to
provide a structured
mechanism for
engagement. This
group served as
advisory partners,
helping to translate
community needs into
actionable
recommendations. By
institutionalizing this
role, the city can
improve
representation,
improve
responsiveness, and
strengthen
accountability.

Coordinating with Developers to Advance
Completion of the Active Transportation
Network
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Strategy Consider how
easements can be
developed for the use
of paths on private
property as part of the
development review
process. Develop
language for
implementing
easements and private
property paths and
highlight opportunities
that new development
provides to create
active transportation
connections.

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Example Action For this ATP,
development plans
were reviewed and
future development
sites were evaluated to
include or contribute
to crossings that
provide better linkages
along and across the
street. Further crossdepartmental
coordination will be
conducted when
implementing
Conditions of Approval
for projects adjacent
and abutting future
pedestrian and bicycle
corridors.

Evaluation and Planning
The evaluation and planning category establishes the framework for measuring progress and guiding future investments. These strategies and actions ensure that decisions are data-driven, transparent, and responsive to community needs. There are 17 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

Committing to Complete Streets
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Strategy Develop and adopt a
Complete Streets
policy, resolution, or
ordinance to ensure
people who are
walking, biking, rolling,
and taking transit are
safely accommodated
within the
transportation
network.

Example Action This ATP establishes a
vision and goals that
demonstrate a clear
commitment to
investing in
infrastructure that
serves all users,
regardless of age or
ability. This action
ensures that
transportation
planning moves
beyond car-centric
models to prioritize
safety and
accessibility.

Taking Steps to Silver
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Strategy Consider steps to
achieve League of
American Bicyclists
Silver Level, such as
dedicating at least one
full-time, active
transportation staff
member per 70,000
residents;
incorporating bicycle
safety education as a
routine part of
education for students
of all ages; increase
the amount of high
quality bicycle parking;
work with local
employers to support
the region’s May is
Bike Month events;
and create an official
advisory committee.

Formally tracking the
Bicycle Friendly
Community metrics
and re-applying to the
program helps
communities evaluate
their progress by
improving bicycle
facilities, programs,
and policies over time.

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Example Action
This ATP included a
review of the Bicycle
Friendly Community
metrics and City of
Rancho Cordova’s
performance in key
categories to identify
where there were gaps
and opportunities to
meet program
requirements. This ATP
also emphasized
engagement through
the month of May and
supported social
media
communications
around Bike Month.

Funding and Implementation
The funding and implementation category identifies strategies and actions to ensure that resources are allocated, projects are prioritized, and investments are aligned. Funding and
implementation policies are intended to advance active
transportation initiatives beyond planning documents to become tangible improvements in sidewalks, bikeways, and transit connections. There are 11 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

Moving From Concept to Concrete Investment
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Strategy Add priority projects
identified in this plan to
the Capital
Improvement Program
(CIP), and as part of the
Transportation
Development Impact
Fee (TDIF) update, add
appropriate projects to
the TDIF list..

Example Action
This ATP identifies a
list of priority projects
for near-term
implementation and
provides the
information needed to
position the project
within the agency’s
multi-year investment
strategy, for tracking,
budgeting, and
scheduling alongside
other infrastructure
initiatives.

Operations and Maintenance
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these facilities are managed so that active transportation system is built well, managed well, and sustained. There are 7 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

Taking Initiative to Enhance Visibility
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Strategy Proactively educate
and enforce
daylighting law and
paint red curbs at
marked and unmarked
crosswalks.

California's
"daylighting law," also
known as Assembly Bill
413 (AB 413), prohibits
parking within 20 feet
of any marked or
unmarked crosswalk
on the approach side
of the street. The law
aims to improve safety
by increasing visibility
for drivers and
pedestrians at
intersections. For
crosswalks with curb
extensions, the
distance is reduced to
15 feet. Beyond
daylighting, the City will
work with the Rancho
Cordova Police
Department to support
targeted enforcement
of traffic laws in highconflict areas,
particularly near
schools, parks, and
marked crossings, to
address speeding and
failure to yield to
pedestrians.

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Example Action
The City can advance
this policy by installing
curb extensions (bulbouts) to prevent
parking from occurring
near crosswalks which
does not require
enforcement. Where
needed, red curbs can
be painted.

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Strategy Coordinate with waste
management providers
to maintain an
unobstructed travel
lane for bicyclists and
pedestrians by
regulating the
placement of garbage,
recycling, and
compost bins.

Garbage bins must not
be placed in
designated bike lanes,
sidewalks, or
crosswalks at any
time. Bins must be
placed no earlier than
24 hours before
collection and
removed within 12
hours after collection.

Additionally,
coordinate with the
City's street sweeping
program to maintain
clear, usable bike lanes
and separated
bikeways. This
includes aligning street
sweeping schedules to
prioritize bicycle
corridors, providing
more frequent
sweeping in highdebris areas, and
posting clear signage
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with sweeping days
and times.

Education and Encouragement
The education and encouragement category focuses on building awareness, shifting behavior, and fostering a culture of active mobility. These strategies and actions aim to create the social foundation for infrastructure investments and empower residents with knowledge about walking, biking, and rolling, while inspiring and enabling them to choose active modes more often, while also promoting safe behaviors for all road users, including drivers, to ensure that infrastructure investments are used safely and effectively. There are 20 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

Safe Routes to School
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Strategy Pursue a
comprehensive Safe
Routes to School
Program in partnership
with school districts,
50Corridor TMA, Bike
Lab and SABA that
provides pedestrian
education, bicycle
education,
parent/guardianfocused educational
activities, student
travel tallies, walk
audits and street
design
recommendations,
driver behavior
education and
targeted enforcement
coordination near
school zones, including
safe drop-off and pickup protocols, and
digital media
campaigns.

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Example Action
In partnership with the
Police Athletic League
of Rancho Cordova,
the bike program at
Mills Middle School
gave out nearly a
dozen bikes, locks,
and helmets in a
successful effort to
give kids sustainable
and reliable
transportation options
for getting to school.

Supporting Infrastructure and Amenities
The supporting infrastructure and amenities category focuses on the essential features that make walking, biking, and rolling comfortable, convenient, and attractive. From secure bike parking and clear wayfinding signs to benches, lighting, and water fountains, these strategies and actions reinforce the importance of accompanying amenities in creating a pleasant walking and biking environment. There are 22 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

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Strategy
Establish or adopt
bicycle parking design
standards outlining
minimum
requirements for the
quality, security,
location, and design of
bike parking. People
are more likely to ride if
they know they’ll find a
safe place to lock up
their bike near their
destination. Standards
should include
guidance for
inspectors on
evaluating bike parking
installations for
compliance with
design and safety
requirements,
informed by APBP's
Essentials of Bike
Parking.⁴
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Strategy
Develop an active
transportation
wayfinding plan and
install wayfinding
throughout the city.

Emerging Technologies and Innovation
The emerging technologies and innovation category recognizes the role of new tools, data systems, and creative approaches in shaping the future of mobility. These policies ensure that the City of Rancho Cordova remain adaptable, forward-looking, and ready to integrate advancements that improve safety, efficiency, and user experience.

There are 6 supporting strategies and actions within this category, including:

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Strategy
Develop policy for the
use of e-bikes and escooters on bikeways
and sidewalks, and
conduct public safety,
education, and
outreach campaigns to
raise awareness of
proper etiquette.

Example Action As a near-term action,
the City will survey
existing e-bike and escooter usage patterns
on key corridors and
routes, and develop
draft policy language
for Council
consideration within
two years.

Click here to learn more on Program and Policy
Recommendations.

Implementation and Funding
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destinations throughout the city, along with connected sidewalks and safer crossing opportunities.

The recommendations included in this ATP will require further project-specific planning, data collection, analysis, public engagement, and engineering design before they can be
implemented. Some portions of these networks will be
implemented in the near-term (less than five years), while other recommendations are expected to be advanced beyond that timeframe. Implementation of the recommended network and programs may occur in phases over time and would be dependent on available resources.

The project development process generally consists of:

Project development, scoping, funding
Concept design and community engagement
Detailed engineering design, cost estimation, and funding plan Construction
When considering when and how to implement these projects, the city incorporates design requirements, including maintaining access for people with disabilities, maintaining access for emergency responders, preserving access for utilities and maintenance, and meeting stormwater requirements, among other considerations. As projects advance to design, studies that consider the inclusion of bikeways or other right-of-way reallocations will be evaluated and potential trade-offs, such as repurposing of parking or travel lanes will be reviewed.

Certain long-term projects may be advanced through quick-build interim improvements, allowing the city to deliver early benefits while funding, design, and other challenges are being resolved.

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design concepts, gather real-time performance data, and evaluate community feedback. This phased approach enables the city to strengthen community buy-in, refine project elements, and build momentum toward full implementation.

Cost Estimates
This ATP recommends over $858 million in
bikeway projects to complete 209 miles of
network improvements, including a low cost
estimate of $64.3 million and high cost
estimate of $84.7 million to complete the 31
miles of priority bikeway projects.

Cost estimates are presented for priority
projects as a low- and high-cost estimate.

Costs for sidewalk infill, intersection and crossing improvements are not presented, as they vary widely by project and cannot be accurately estimated at the planning stage.

The cost of specific sidewalk and intersection and crossing improvements will be identified on a case-by-case basis after development of concept designs.

To develop planning-level cost estimates, a sample of recent projects in the region, including within Rancho Cordova, were reviewed to determine unit costs (cost per mile) for each project $84.7M
Estimated Cost of Priority Bikeways
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type. A contingency factor of 45% was applied to account for costs associated with project elements such as mobilization, traffic control, engineering, environmental, and construction
management.

The estimates do not include costs related to public outreach efforts, inter-agency coordination, right-of-way acquisition, grading or retaining walls, utility relocation, landscaping, striping removal, or lighting.

A complete list of priority projects is available here.

Funding Strategies
Bicycle and pedestrian projects can be funded through a range of local, regional, state, and federal sources.

The city’s Capital Improvement Program is a primary method for allocating funding for street projects, such as those recommended in this plan. The 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program Budget included $211.3 million for Capital Projects, including $29.0 million (13.7%) for Alternative Transportation. The CIP funding can also be leveraged to match state or federal grants. A variety of grant funding opportunities are available to support planning, design, and construction.

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Federal State Regional / Local
- Safe Streets and
Roads for All (SS4A)
- Active Transportation
Infrastructure
Investment Program
(ATIIP)
- Better Utilizing
Investments to
Leverage Development
(BUILD)
- Caltrans Active
Transportation Program
(ATP)
- Caltrans Sustainable
Transportation Planning
Grant (STPG)
- Highway Safety
Improvement Program
(HSIP)
- California Strategic
Growth Fund
Transformative Climate
Communities Grant
- SACOG Active
Transportation Program
- Sacramento
Transportation
Authority Tax Measure A
- City of Rancho
Cordova Development
Impact Fee
- City of Rancho
Cordova Capital
Improvement Program
To enhance competitiveness for grant funding, the City of Rancho Cordova should continue to ensure its projects align with the core goals of the funding programs—typically centered on safety, sustainability, connectivity, and equity. The priority projects identified in the ATP meet these goals, as they were selected for their ability to advance health, safety, and sustainability outcomes as well as their level of community support. As projects are advanced, collaboration and coordination with agency partners such as Caltrans, schools, nonprofit organizations, and neighboring jurisdictions is crucial and can significantly strengthen a project’s application. Project readiness is another key factor for grant competitiveness; projects that have completed environmental clearance, secured right-of-way, and are close to being shovelready are often more likely to be selected.

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Measuring Success
This ATP promotes and encourages active and sustainable transportation in Rancho Cordova and establishes the City’s vision and comprehensive approach to improving conditions for walking, biking, and rolling. The vision is a universally accessible, safe, convenient, and integrated system that promotes walking and biking for people of all ages and abilities.

The ATP provides for both near-term and long-term investment in infrastructure, programs, and policies to support the stated vision and goals. Together, these components create a comprehensive approach that will guide, prioritize, and implement a network of quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities to improve mobility, connectivity, and public health throughout the City.

Measuring success means tracking shifts in travel behavior, safety outcomes, and the quality of people’s experiences, not simply on the number of projects completed or programs implemented. This ATP recommends the City prepare an annual progress report to assess the City’s progress towards ATP goals and objectives as well as project and program implementation. The performance
measures selected for evaluation will depend on relevance and availability of data, among other factors. Potential metrics for measuring the success of this ATP include:

Mode shift. Number and percent of people walking and biking to work, school, or other destinations
Activity levels. Number and location of people walking and biking
Safety and crash-related statistics. Number and severity of pedestrian- and bicycle-involved collisions
Network connectivity. Percent of population with a low-stress routes to key destinations
Project implementation. Number and type of projects
completed; percent of planned pedestrian and bicycle network constructed
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Network statistics. Mileage of bikeways, sidewalk gap closures, and crossing improvements; percent of roadway miles with complete sidewalks on both sides
Low-stress access. Percent of bikeways that are low-stress Accessibility. Percent of intersections with compliant curb ramps
Program statistics. Number and percent of schools participating in the safe routes to school program
Maintenance. Maintenance response times for sidewalks,
bikeways, and crossings
Funding. Budget allocated to pedestrian and bicycle projects Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Upgrade to Bicycle Friendly Community designation from Bronze to Silver, Gold, or Platinum
Experience. User satisfaction scores
Engagement. Demographic representation in engagement and feedback processes
Measuring success is ultimately about keeping accountable and understanding the impact of this ATP. By grounding the plan in measurable outcomes, the City can demonstrate that active transportation investments deliver on the promise of healthier mobility, safer streets, and more connected neighborhoods.

References
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1 Federal Highway
Administration. Pedestrian
and Bicycle Safety Guide and
Countermeasure Selection
System: FHWA-SA-18-077.

U.S. Department of
Transportation, 2018.
2 National Association of City
Transportation Officials
(NACTO). "Choosing the Age
and Ability of Bicycle Facility."
NACTO, n.d.
3 CROW. “CROW Manual
Updates Bike Lane Width
Recommendations” CROW,
2023.
4 Association of Pedestrian and
Bicycle Professionals.

Essentials of Bike Parking.
2015
5 A strategy is a high-level
approach to reach an
outcome that works toward
larger goals. An action is a
specific step that advances
the strategy.

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Appendix A
Vision and Goals
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City of Rancho Cordova | Active Transportation Plan
Vision and Goals| April 2026
1 Rancho Cordova ATP Vision and
Goals
Introduction
The vision, goals, and performance measures identified for the Active Transportation Plan build on the City goals and priorities established in existing documents and heard through community feedback.

The Vision is intended to clearly communicate an overarching direction for walking, biking, or rolling (i.e., traveling in a wheelchair or other assistive device) within the City of Rancho Cordova.

The Goals provide further high-level guidance on how to reach the vision and make clear connections to other broader City goals. The goals outlined in this memorandum will provide the framework for prioritizing walking, biking, and rolling within the City of Rancho Cordova.

In addition to the vision and goals, the Active Transportation Plan will ultimately include policies and actions to provide further direction on how to carry out the ATP and make progress towards achieving the goals. The policies and actions will evolve and be updated as the ATP is developed in response to further inventory data collection, analysis, and public input.

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2 Vision and Goals
The proposed Vision and Goals for the ATP capture community input and is reflective of prior plans.

VISION
Residents and visitors of the City of Rancho Cordova lead healthy and active lifestyles through safe, connected, and equitable access to destinations as well as a culture that supports walking, biking, and rolling for everyone – whether for essential trips or for leisure and social activities.

The ATP envisions the City of Rancho Cordova as a connected community where active transportation is an enjoyable part of daily life and people of all ages and abilities will regularly choose to walk, bike, or roll to school, to shop, to the bus stop, to work, and/or just for the sheer pleasure of it.

The ATP lays out a future for the City to support active and healthy lifestyles – not for “pedestrians” or “bicyclists”, but for all people whenever they choose to walk, roll, take transit, or drive. This plan is intended to support:
◼ Older adults who walk for their daily errands or per their doctor’s orders. ◼ Families with school-aged children who regularly walk or roll to school, the bus stop, or afterschool activities.
◼ People who regularly bike 10 or more miles each week. ◼ School-age children who seek their independence to bike or skateboard around town. ◼ People with walkers or wheelchairs who walk or roll to go about their day. ◼ People with vision impairments who rely on walking to the bus, store, or other daily destinations. ◼ Business owners who need easy access for their customers. ◼ People with long work commutes who drive to work but want to sneak in some physical activity during their day (whether at work or at home).
◼ Families who want their children to learn to ride a bike and need safe routes to do so. ◼ Visitors or families walking to the park, the American River Parkway, or any of the numerous recreation opportunities in and around the city.
◼ In short, everyone!
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3 GOALS
The following four goals were developed to further guide the vision and support implementation and connection with broader City goals.

1. SAFETY FIRST: TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS AND PATHS SHOULD NOT RESULT IN A LOSS OF LIFE.

Safety First means a network of streets and paths that is safe for all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and roll. It also means encouraging safe travel practices for everyone including drivers. Meeting this goal will protect the City’s most vulnerable road users and encourage people to consider walking, biking, or rolling for transportation or recreation.

2. HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE: RESIDENTS AND VISITORS VALUE THEIR HEALTH

AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND ARE FREE TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABLE AND ACTIVE TRAVEL INTO THEIR LIVES.

Healthy and Sustainable means everyone has access to opportunities to incorporate active travel into their daily lives, whether that is going for a walk to exercise and relieve stress, or biking to the grocery store. Removing barriers to active travel inspires healthy lifestyles and increases equity and fairness, especially for those with limited travel options. It also improves community resilience, mental and physical health, and sustainability.

3. JOYFUL CHOICES: WALKING, BIKING, AND ROLLING ARE JOYFUL, PRACTICAL, SATISFYING, AND NATURAL CHOICES FOR TRIPS AROUND THE CITY.

Joyful Choices mean walking, biking, or rolling in Rancho Cordova is comfortable, minimizes stress, and inspires joy while traveling through the city. It also means a connected network with comfortable routes that are inclusive and convenient to social, recreational, and essential destinations.

4. DELIVER AND MAINTAIN: THE CITY VIEWS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND THEIR MAINTENANCE AS ESSENTIAL TO EVERYDAY LIFE.

Deliver and Maintain means the City is committed to delivering and enhancing walking, biking, and rolling options that are well-maintained, appropriate for the context of the surrounding area, and integrated into new development. It means that routes for walking, biking, and rolling are direct, comfortable, safe, and follow best practices in design and implementation to future-proof their use. Active transportation is integrated into all aspects of City processes, including design, budgeting, operation, maintenance, and development reviews.

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Appendix B
Public Engagement Summary
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Touchpoint 1 Summary
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City of Rancho Cordova – Active Transportation Plan
Touchpoint 1 Summary
Introduction and Overview
With the rise of new technologies like e-bikes and scooters, coupled with the city's growing population and need to meet critical climate action goals, the city aims to understand how and where residents travel, their preferences for mobility, and how essential investments in infrastructure can be made to promote safe and equitable mobility options in Rancho Cordova. In late summer 2024, the City of Rancho Cordova initiated the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) with plans to create an inclusive citywide vision for promoting safe and comfortable biking, walking, and rolling for all residents.

The City of Rancho Cordova hopes that the ATP development will allow them to:
• Move closer to meeting the overall Climate Action and Adaptation Plan goals • Plan projects that encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and roll • Moving closer to meeting the modal hierarchy identified in the City’s General Plan, which prioritizes walking, followed by bicycling and transit.
• Create connections that catalyze housing development with access to transit and transit-oriented development.
• Address equity in process and outcomes.

Project Overview
The Active Transportation Plan aims to create a safer, more accessible network of city streets and shared-use walking and biking paths for people of all ages and abilities.

The overall project objectives include:
• Understand the community’s current travel patterns and preferences. • Develop an engagement strategy that includes residents, businesses, and leaders to ensure the plan meets their needs.
• Identify quick build strategies for facilities, infrastructure, and improvements to encourage more people to walk, bike, and take transit.
• Leverage new technologies and data to understand the impact on the City’s broader active transportation network.
• Coordinate planning efforts with the City’s General Plan Update team to understand how to enhance future housing and development opportunities.
• Develop a list of projects that could be implemented to address the mobility needs of vulnerable communities and populations.
• Estimate maintenance costs of separated bikeways and trails and help identify ongoing funding with the City’s existing budget
• Develop a citywide project map and implementation strategy.

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As the public’s input is vital to the planning process for the Active Transportation Plan, the planning team implemented a robust community engagement and awareness program to offer multiple opportunities for Rancho Cordova residents to learn about the project and share their ideas for a safe and comfortable biking and walking network. Currently, the team is in Phase 1 of its engagement, which is defined by the following:

Phase 1: Goals and Problem Statement/Existing Conditions – Listen and Understand • Create project communication materials and an engagement plan identifying communities’ priorities and partners in and around Rancho Cordova.
• Establish a shared understanding with the City and its staff about specific active transportation-related goals.
• Educate the public on the purpose of the Rancho Cordova ATP and its planning process. • Understand popular destinations and desired investments.

The following executive summary provides an overview of the two pop-up workshops, one community-wide meeting, the first community survey, and a compilation of the feedback received from the community.

Engagement Purpose, Overview, and Schedule
The purpose of the community engagement program is to:
• Engage and empower community members in their visioning and planning process. • Build community capacity for guiding and supporting the implementation of the ATP for the next generation of Rancho Cordova residents.
• Achieve broad demographic and geographic representation from community members and other stakeholders in the planning process.
• Achieve a final plan with community support and ownership that reflects the voices and needs of the public. • Involve key partners and the public at key points with interactive participation that ranges from one-on-one activities to informed committees and to large-scale community meetings and activities. • Develop easily understood informational materials that are linguistically and culturally appropriate.

Date and Time Event Name and Location Feedback Received:

Saturday October 12
11 am – 3 pm
Pop-up Workshop #1 | Cicladova Street Fest
Coloma Road
Board Votes: 285
Comment Cards: 36
Tuesday October 15th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Community Meeting #1 – Joint with General Plan
City Hall, Rancho Cordova
Board Votes: 333
Comment Cards: 47
Map Comments: 99
Thursday October 24th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pop-up Workshop #2 | Good Neighbor Day
Stone Creek Community Park
Board Votes: 181
Comment Cards: 28
September – October Ongoing Community Survey and Interactive Map Via SurveyMonkey and Social PinPoint Surveys Taken: 262

Overall Community Touches: 1,271

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Community Workshop – October 15, 2024
Community Meetings Overview and Format
On October 15th, the City of Rancho Cordova hosted a joint community meeting to help bring awareness to initiating the General Plan Update and the Active Transportation Plan and gathering preliminary community feedback on both plans. This overview will focus on the Active Transportation Part of the Workshop – please refer to the Rancho General Plan Update Team Page for input from their stations.

At this workshop, attendees learned about the project
overview and background through a presentation by Drew
Hart with the City of Rancho Cordova. They shared their thoughts on the plan by leaving comments and stickers on interactive board exhibits and maps. Over 115 community members signed in for the Community Meeting at City Hall on Prospect Drive on October 15th at 5:30 pm.

Presentation Overview
Drew Hart, the city's Senior Transportation Planner, began the PowerPoint presentation by welcoming participants and
providing an overview of the meeting's objectives. This included introducing the plan and encouraging feedback on walking, biking, and rolling in Rancho Cordova.

As part of a brief project overview, Drew explained the plan, which aims to create a vision for a more comfortable and accessible transportation network for walking, biking, and rolling. He explained how the process heavily relies on community collaboration to help shape the vision. Finally, the plan will provide project, policy, and program
recommendations and prioritization supporting active
transportation.

Drew continued the presentation by providing an overview project approach, walking through a timeline of the following phases:

1. Listen and Understand: This will include data
inventory analysis, peer agency review, understanding
priority destinations, and assessing how our system is currently performing.

2. What can Be Done? This will ask what our current active transportation network is and what can it look like. The team will create a vision for the neighborhood and citywide networks, refine goals, policies, and programs, and finally identify gaps and needs within the active transportation networks.

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3. Presenting the Plan: This will be the phase in which the team will present the plan, highlighting prioritized improvements, developing implementation and plan priorities, and identifying grant opportunities.

Drew explained that we are currently in the middle of Phase 1 of our engagement process, but there will be plenty of touchpoints for community members to be involved in. He then walked them through a timeline of each engagement phase and the associated activities. Drew highlighted the current engagement phase, helping explain where community members can find the
interactive website, take the online survey, or find us at upcoming pop-up activities. During multiple points of the presentation, he paused to ensure that community members understood that their voices would be vital to each step of the plan and encouraged direct feedback wherever possible.

Finally, the presentation ended with the next steps for the project. Drew encouraged the community City members to visit the interactive stations and maps at the workshop event; he also provided his direct contact number if community members had suggestions or comments on what improvements they would like to see in their neighborhoods.

Station Exhibits
The workshop consisted of four stations, each with informational or interactive board exhibits, tables and chairs, handouts, and a project team member to guide the activities. Below is an overview of the four stations and the display boards that were present during the workshop.
• Station #1: Project Overview
o This informational station provided an overview of the project, including background information, the project
timeline, and a QR code to sign up to get involved.
o It also included information about the active survey, including a takeaway card they could share with friends and neighbors. • Board #2: Interactive Map Activity
o This exhibit showed an enlarged City network map and
provided an opportunity for feedback and comments on
active transportation improvements and key destinations. • Board #3: Biking and Walking Improvements
o This station had two boards for sticker activities. These interactive boards showed precedent images for various
walking and biking improvements and asked community
members to pick their top two.
• Board #4: Community Feedback Board
o This interactive board was a general comment and feedback on the plan and desired improvements. It included prompted questions on cards to help facilitate the conversation.

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Community Feedback
Below is an overview of the feedback received through the interactive boards and maps during the October 15th Community Workshop
Station 2: Map Activity
A table-top map activity was created for the City of Rancho Cordova, and community members were encouraged to visit the board, leave pinpoints for key destinations, write comments for proposed improvements, and give feedback to the project team members stationed at the boards. A variety of comments on the boards were received, including the following:

Bike Improvements & Safety:
• Bike-specific parks should be open so kids can
learn bike skills safely. Familyfreeride.com
• Increase bike connectivity to light rail with
wayfinding.
• Add a bike trail near Bradshaw to connect to old
Sacramento and midtown.
• Bikeways all around the community.
• Protected bike lanes on Olson Dr. The road is
wide enough to accommodate. Connect future
50 crossings.
• Crossing Highway 50 at Zinfandel by walking or
biking is dangerous.
• Where do I park? I want to use the bike paths
for walking in this area.
• We need more shade trees along bike paths.
• People should not walk or bike on Coloma!
• Coloma Frontage roads should be expanded to
bike lanes
• It’s a safe way to bike or walk over Bradshaw to
Folsom.
• Please expand to include a bike path—partner
with county.

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Walking Accessibility & Safety:
• Please make a trail connection from the
apartment to other neighborhoods; I would be
encouraged to walk and other families, too,
more often.
• Need a safe sidewalk along Bradshaw from
Lincoln Village to Folsom Blvd.
• Need a safe way to cross on and off ramps to 50
along Bradshaw.
• Missing sidewalk on Malvasia
• People should not walk or bike on Coloma!
• Off-path trails along Riverway.
• Accessible walkway for walkers and parking
close.
• Need sidewalk along old Placerville Road.
• It’s unsafe to bike or walk over Bradshaw to
Folsom.
• Cordova Lane sidewalks are not ADA-friendly at
all. Curbs would help to navigate.
• We need a stop traffic sign when we go to the
park; crossing the street is impossible.
• Working alone a few years ago on this road left
it confusing for walking residents who have
been there and have learned how to be safe
crossing 50 here, but it needs to be made
clearer for new residents on Wilton to avoid
accidents.
• Push signal to get across at Douglas off Canal
• Push signal to get across at White Rock off
Canal
• Safety concern crossing over 50 on Sunrise Blvd.

Road Improvements:
• Four-way intersection traffic concern
roundabouts would be a lot safer.
• Slow traffic down on Cobblebrock near
Hummingbird Park. Add more lights so kids can
cross the street.
• A rise in the road and foliage to the left of this
intersection caused anyone turning left from
Vanguard onto Routier to ease up onto the
crosswalk and pause on the stop after stopping
at the stop sign.
• Desire for limited access on Grant Line Rd.
• Grant line (sharp bend) and road improvement.
• Post speed limit signs.
• FMLM transit connection.
• W. bound access on Chrysanthy Blvd. from
Steccato Dr.
• Avoid all of Sunrise
Safety Concerns:
• Lighting is not good in this area, a safety
concern.
• Need sound wall for houses. Very loud and
dangerous.
• Lighting on Bradshaw- dark currently. SPCA Park
needs lights.
• Rounded curbs don’t protect pedestrians from
cars.
• Safety concern crossing over 50 on Sunrise Blvd.

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• Safety concern: street racing at night.
• Stop sign all the way.
• Safety concern: short merge on Zinfandel near
Mather.
• Safety concern: Coloma Rd. from Dolcetto to
Macgregor.
• Safer light rail station.
• A canal path would be good, but only with
appropriate security for homes.
• Push signal to get across at Douglas off Canal.
• Coloma and or chase during school is terrible.

Development and Expansion:
• I would love to extend mass transportation to
the Anatolia area.
• Improvements are needed in middle school and
high school.
• We need more schools in this neighborhood.

There is no middle or high school here.
• Schools near houses (now development).
• Less suburban sprawl. More points of interest
Specific Locations (may appear in the above categories as well):
• I would love to extend mass transportation to
the Anatolia area.
• A canal path would be good, but only with
appropriate home security.
• Push signal to get across at Douglas off Canal.
• Coloma and or Chase during school is terrible.
• Safety concern crossing over 50 on Sunrise Blvd.
• Lighting on Bradshaw- dark currently. SPCA Park
needs lights.
• W. bound access on Chrysanthy Blvd. from
Staccato Dr.
• Avoid all of Sunrise.
• Slow traffic down on Cobble Brock near
Hummingbird Park. Add more lights so kids can
cross the street.
• A rise in the road and foliage to the left of this
intersection caused anyone turning left from
Vanguard onto Routier to ease up onto the
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crosswalk and pause on the stop after stopping
at the stop sign.
• Desire for limited access on Grant Line Rd.
• Grant line (sharp bend) and road improvement.
• Working alone a few years ago on this road left
it confusing for walking residents who have
been there and have learned how to be safe
crossing 50 here, but it needs to be made
clearer for new residents on Wilton to avoid
accidents.
• Push signal to get across at Douglas off Canal.
• Push signal to get across at White Rock off
Canal.
• Safety concern crossing over 50 on Sunrise Blvd.
• Need sidewalk along old Placerville Road.
• A safe way to bike or walk over Bradshaw to
Folsom.
• Cordova Lane sidewalks are not ADA-friendly at
all. Curbs are impossible to navigate.
• Need a safe sidewalk along Bradshaw from
Lincoln Village to Folsom Blvd.
• Need a safe way to cross on and off ramps to 50
along Bradshaw.
• We need to include a sidewalk on Malvasia.
• People should not walk or bike on Coloma!
• Off-path trails along Riverway.

Station 3: Walking and Biking Improvement Activity Boards Two interactive boards were set up to help gather feedback from community members on what would improve their walking or biking experience in Rancho Cordova.

The board displays included the following options:

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Station 4: Feedback Comment Board
Bike Improvements Count Pedestrian Improvements Count
Separated bikeway 42 Traffic signals with more time to cross 11 Traffic filtering 10 Crosswalks with flashing beacons 23 Buffered bike lanes (paint only) 11 Pedestrian crossing refuge medians 23 Traffic calming features 26 Sidewalk furnishings 32
Single-striped bike lanes 10 Wayfinding signs to key destinations 18 Secure bike parking 12 Slower traffic speeds 18
Bike-Friendly neighborhood streets 29 Curb extensions/bulb-outs 16 Route/wayfinding signs 18 Wider sidewalks 34
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In addition to the interactive boards, community members could submit comment cards to the project team via an interactive activity board.

The cards prompted three general questions:

1. “I want to see _____ improved in Rancho Cordova.”

2. “I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because…..”

3. “I’d bike or walk more if…..”
Over 45 comments were left on the board, including:
“I want to see ____ improved in Rancho Cordova”
• More bike lanes that lead to Folsom Blvd. from all
streets that lead on both sides
• Colma and Cordova Lane should get the light
signal fixed
• Police presence- we hear a lot of cars doing
donuts near “the ranch” in the late nights
• Bike lanes- class 2 bike lanes are never used
because bikers feel unsafe. Parking-separated,
bollard-separated bike lanes are necessary.
• Safety- there seem to be homeless people on the
bike paths-makes me feel more scared to use
them
• Speeding care- many speeding cars in The Ranch
• Non-care transit- I would love to have more
walkable areas and less strip malls.
• Neighborhood street lighting
• More things to do, less suburban sprawl, shade
• More trails and protected sidewalks and bike lanes
• Bikers must ride with arrow directions to help drivers see them safely. IMO- California should impose a rule that all who ride bikes on the streets should pass a test, just as those of us who drive any other form of transportation do
• More buses- near the newer developments like The Ranch • Driver safety – more opportunities for drivers to refresh their education • Accessibility- homeless crowd narrow sidewalks and bike lanes, making the inaccessible, specifically Sunrise between Colma Dr and Fair Oaks Dr
• Add security guards at train/light rail stations
• More lighting bike trails, and bike crossing
• Bike lanes- there aren’t enough of them, and people speed everywhere • Safety-speed bumps on Malaga Way. Prevent Vehicles from racing/donuts/circles behind the Viva market • Walkability/bike access-More communal gathering/family-friendly places • Most bicycle riders in RC look homeless. This makes us intimidated to ride, too – stolen bikes, panhandling, manic episodes, etc
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• Need bike multiuse trail/path- friendly from Stonecreek over to American River • A more improved trail system and connect apartments to this trail system “I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because…” • Shaded bus stops (stand) near Labyrinth Park
• Destinations are too far apart. Denser development is necessary to increase the walkability and bikeability of Rancho Cordova drastically.
• Things are close to the ARBT, a fantastic entity for the RC community members.
• Please limit big truck traffic which may come soon (new tuck storage places are being built)
• Lots of cars running red lights on Coloma/Trinity and Coloma/Brindlewood
• The City has great potential to be a walkable/ridable city • There are more trails
• Need better light in some area
“I’d bike or walk more if…”
• Sommet set ranch-more bike and a traffic light by white rock • There were more separate/protected bike lanes, “third places” to go to meet new friends and be around others • Secure bike parking at stores and Schools
• Drivers would slow down and observe striping
• There were more shade trees and protected bike lanes. Plus, more traffic-calming infrastructure • There were dedicated bike lanes separated from traffic • Beautify parks and make them accessible to the elderly • Pedestrian and bike crossing
• More shade along sidewalks and trails
• Bike lanes completely away from streets
• More protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and more tree-lined streets • There were more physical deterrents to being run over, e.g., buy-outs, vertical curbs, medians, speed humps, separated paths
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Pop-up Workshops
Pop-up Workshops Overview and Format
In October 2024, the City of Rancho Cordova hosted and promoted two pop-up workshops at already scheduled public events to help raise awareness of the Active Transportation Plan, gather community input on plan elements, and promote the Community Workshop and Community Survey. The pop-up workshops were intended to meet community members who had already been gathering at various community-wide events in the Rancho Cordova area and engage in a dialogue about the project components.

Attendees learned about the project overview and background by speaking with the project team, viewing informational boards, and sharing their thoughts by leaving comments and stickers on interactive board exhibits.

Below is an overview of the time, date, and location for each pop-up workshop.

Date and Time Event Name and Location
Saturday October 12
11 am – 3 pm
Pop-up Workshop #1 | Cicladova Street Fest
Coloma Road
Thursday October 24th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pop-up Workshop #2 | Good Neighbor Day
Stone Creek Community Park
Pop-up Workshop #1 - Community Feedback
At Cicladova Street Fest, an event held in association with SABA (Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates), three blocks of City Streets on Coloma Road were shut down for a day of “streets for people, not traffic.” The ATP project team gave away over 50 prizes and 75 Survey/Workshop Promotional Cards, spoke to hundreds of kids and adults, and welcomed 321 comments and feedback from engaged community members on the interactive boards.

On the following pages is an overview of the feedback received.

Walking and Biking Improvement Activity Boards
Two interactive boards were set up to help gather feedback from community members on what would improve their walking or biking experience in Rancho Cordova.

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The board displays included the following options:

What would improve walking in Rancho Cordova?
• Traffic signals with more time to cross
• Crosswalks with flashing beacons
• Pedestrian crossing refuge medians
• Sidewalk furnishings
• Wayfinding signs to key destinations
• Slower traffic speeds
• Curb extensions or bulb-outs
• Wider sidewalks
What would improve biking in Rancho Cordova?
• Separated bikeways
• Traffic filtering
• Buffered bike lanes (paint only)
• Traffic calming features
• Single-striped bike lanes
• Secure bike parking
• Bike-friendly neighborhood streets
• Route/wayfinding signage
Item Count Item Count
Separated bikeway 57 Traffic signals with more time to cross 5 Traffic filtering 7 Crosswalks with flashing beacons 10 Buffered bike lanes (paint only) 13 Pedestrian crossing refuge medians 18 Traffic calming features 24 Sidewalk furnishings 21
Single-striped bike lanes 16 Wayfinding signs to key destinations 6 Secure bike parking 23 Slower traffic speeds 15
Bike-Friendly neighborhood streets 12 Curb extensions/bulb-outs 13 Route/wayfinding signs 16 Wider sidewalks 29
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Feedback Comment Board
In addition to the interactive boards, community members could submit comment cards to the project team via an interactive activity board.

The cards prompted three general questions:

1. “I want to see _____ improved in Rancho Cordova.”

2. “I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because…..”

3. “I’d bike or walk more if…..”
“I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because…” • It’s close to my home! Develop the park near the Ambassador parking lot.
• Of all the connectivity to trails!
• Bike racks, please!
• Near bike trail.
• It gives exercise, and it’s calming!
• Am. River Parkway.
• Crosswalk at bike path and White Rock.
• Bikes are cool, and the fall season is nice.
“I want to see ___ improved in Rancho Cordova.”
• Do a once-month closure on Coloma on Sundays and open to JUST bikes and walkers.
• Solutions for unhoused in Rancho.
• Traffic at the schools.
• Wayfinding. We need to understand the improvements!
• Walking and nearby businesses to walk and bike to.
• Night sky-friendly streetlights.
• A stop sign or stop light on Coloma Rd. at Georgetown. • More streetlights (north of Coloma Rd. and McGregor) (Pantages Cir.) • Coloma Road. School speed limits from Cordova Baptist to Chase. “Keep clear” signage of Georgetown on Coloma. • Infrastructure at Coloma and Dolcetto near Chase. The bike lane suddenly ends, there’s a weird fence/ frontage road, and there’s no safe way to continue for 20-30 feet. • It would be great to have a walkable downtown area (or that you could bike easily to). • More dirt trails where bikes are allowed.
“I’d bike or walk more if…”
• Bike crossing at White Rock and Sunrise and Douglas Canal crossing east of Sunrise. • Bike access to South Canal from Kelfer and Sunrise.

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• Better street lights.
• Traffic calm- Round-abouts on busy traffic
corridors like Coloma, Folsom, and Sunrise.
• More trees for shade.
• Coloma reduced to 2-lanes.
• If there were more sidewalks.
• A downtown existed.
• People drove slower!
• There were fitness stations!
• Roads are safer for everyone.
• Push the button at the end of Canal Left onto
Douglas Blvd. to Sunrise.
• Crosswalk compliance. Berrywood/Zin. Benita/Zin.

Williamson.
• New signs on the trail.
• The cars were less insane! (Age 8)
• Reduce vehicle speeds.

Pop-up Workshop #2 - Community Feedback
At Good Neighbor Day – Stone Creek, a Halloween-themed event by the city, is part of their Good Neighbor Day Series, a community building and neighborhood event celebration. The ATP project team gave away over 65 prizes and 110 Survey Promotional Cards, spoke to hundreds of kids and adults, and welcomed 209 comments from engaged community members on the interactive boards.

On the following pages is an overview of the feedback received.

The board displays included the following options:

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• Curb extensions or bulb-outs
• Wider sidewalks
What would improve biking in Rancho Cordova?
• Separated bikeways
• Traffic filtering
• Buffered bike lanes (paint only)
• Traffic calming features
• Single-striped bike lanes
• Secure bike parking
• Bike-friendly neighborhood streets
• Route/wayfinding signage
Item Count Item Count
Separated bikeway 27 Traffic signals with more time to cross 7 Traffic filtering 4 Crosswalks with flashing beacons 10 Buffered bike lanes (paint only) 3 Pedestrian crossing refuge medians 5 Traffic calming features 12 Sidewalk furnishings 17
Single-striped bike lanes 6 Wayfinding signs to key destinations 5 Secure bike parking 16 Slower traffic speeds 10
Bike-Friendly neighborhood streets 23 Curb extensions/bulb-outs 6 Route/wayfinding signs 13 Wider sidewalks 17
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Feedback Comment Board
In addition to the interactive boards, community members could submit comment cards to the project team via an interactive activity board.

The cards prompted three general questions:

4. “I want to see _____ improved in Rancho Cordova”

5. “I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because”

6. “I’d bike or walk more if”
“I like to walk, bike, or roll in Rancho Cordova because...” • Exercise, fresh air, and neighborly chats make community longlasting • Stone Creek Park is beautiful
• Halloween
• Safe, easy to get to freeway crossings
• The trails in Stone Creek; Hearing diversity in the community • The existing trails have nice trees and foliage
“I want to see ______ improved in Rancho Cordova.”
• I want to see neighborhood safety at night times in Folsom Blvd and Cordova Ln
• Mail theft: we need more police enforcement to stop mail theft • Improve Sunrise traffic
• Speed bumps along Spozo Drive, please
• Lighting
• Need improvement in neighborhood safety
• Dry tree service: Some dry trees are on the creek
• Nightlife: Traffic along Zinfandel
• Lighted crosswalk at Sprouts
• Better enforced speed limits; Lights on bike trails
• Swimming pool; more streetlights; parks
“I’d bike or walk more if…”
• Mixed-use zoning for accessibility to home essentials and day-to-day needs within a reasonable distance (Should not cross the highway for groceries)
• More trails and nature walk/bike routes
• Trails and nature
• Nightlife improves wanted to feel secure after 9 pm
• More lighting and a “safer” walk trailer. Please, please! Trying to walk more and enjoy living in Rancho Cordova • There were more exciting activities to bike/walk to: Trash cans along the trails and in parks • Build a sweet multi-use trail B/T south (Stone Creek) and north Hoops to American River ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 3

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• More light on the streets
• Traffic speed limits were reduced (zinfandel is nuts) and enforced • More protected bike lanes; Better accessibility to Zinfandel/downtown/KP area for bikes • If streets will clean. People should clean up after themselves; There’s more lighting; safety is key; Dedicated area for biking; bike clubs.

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Rancho Survey Summary Results
Introduction:

Community input is critical in determining the priority of active transportation in the Rancho Cordova region. The City released an online survey in late September via
SurveyMonkey to help gain insight into how and where
community members travel within Rancho Cordova and
what barriers they may have to active transportation.

The survey that ran for 5 weeks was promoted as part of the Phase 1 engagement touchpoints at all previous
events.

Data Summary:

The questionnaire had 11 unique questions and was taken by 263 individuals. The data was taken from Survey
Monkey and comprised graphs summarizing the individual results. Seven additional optional demographic questions are not summarized but will be used as supplemental for the project team. Both the graphs and summarized write-in answers are provided below.

Questions:

1. Where do you live?

2. Tell us a bit about yourself?

3. How often are you walking to the following places?
a. Work, School, Errands, Visiting, Public Transit, Recreation

4. How often are you biking to the following places?
a. Work, School, Errands, Visiting, Public Transit, Recreation

5. Do you wish you walked or biked more frequently for daily tasks or errands than you currently do?

6. What places would you like to walk, bike, or roll to that you are not currently in?

7. On a scale of 1-5, with one being the least comfortable and five being the most comfortable, how safe and comfortable do you feel using the following modes of travel in the city of Rancho Cordova?

8. What are the top three (3) things preventing you from walking?

9. What are the top three (3) things preventing you from biking?

10. What design considerations are important to you?

11. Would you like to stay involved? Provide your email address to receive project updates.

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Question 1: Where do you live? – (261 Answers; 2 skipped) Results:
• 95670 - 54.14%
• 95742 - 29.42%
• 95827 - 8.40%
• Other (please specify) - 8.04%
Other:
• 95762
• 95826
• 95827
• 95819
• 95814
• 95831
• 95655
• 95816
• 95864
• 95621
• 95628
95670 95742 95827 Other (please specify)

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%
Where do you live?
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Question 2: Tell us a bit about yourself? (259 answered; 4 skipped) Results:
• I’m a student - 3.64%
• I’m a parent - 36.97%
• I work in Rancho Cordova - 25.45%
• I live in Rancho Cordova - 77.58%
• I visit Rancho Cordova often - 9.09%
• I’m retired - 24.24%
• Other (please specify) - 6.06%
Other:
• Work from Home
• I work remotely
• We go shopping in Rancho Cordova (KP International) and access the river through the city. We don't own a car. • I belong to a cycling group. I'm not keen on driving at night • Ethical nonmonogamy
• I am a senior who may soon need public transportation. • Lifelong resident, born at Mather AFB Hospital
• Grandmother living with family.
• Semi-retired
• I volunteer as Master Gardener at Sac Sheriff Civil Bureau I’m a student I’m a parent I work in
Rancho
Cordova
I live in Rancho
Cordova
I visit Rancho
Cordova often
I’m retired Other (please
specify)

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Tell us a bit about yourself – check all the boxes
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Question 3: How often are you walking to the following places? (255 answered; 8 skipped) Results:
• Going to Work:
o Everyday – 4.43%
o A few times a week – 3.80%
o A few times a month -1.90%
o A few times a year – 3.16%
o Never – 49.37%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 37.24%
• Going to/taking children from school:
o Everyday – 6.37%
o A few times a week – 5.10%
o A few times a month -1.27%
o A few times a year – 4.46%
o Never – 32.48%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 50.32%
• Running errands (market, appointments)
o Everyday – 5.66%
o A few times a week – 14.47%
o A few times a month -16.98%
o A few times a year – 15.72%
o Never – 42.77%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 4.40%
• Visiting friends or family
o Everyday – 1.91%
o A few times a week – 12.74%
o A few times a month -19.75%
o A few times a year – 17.83%
o Never – 40.13%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 7.64%
• Going to use public transportation (bus or train)
Going to work Going
to/taking
children to
school
Running
errands
(market,
appointments)
Visiting friends
or family
Going to use
public transit
(bus or train)
For exercise or
recreation

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50.00%

60.00%
How often are you walking to the following places?
Everyday
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
N/A - Doesn't apply to me
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o Everyday – 1.26
o A few times a week – 6.92%
o A few times a month -6.29%
o A few times a year – 22.64%
o Never – 50.94%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 11.95%
• For exercise or recreation
o Everyday – 34.38%
o A few times a week – 38.13%
o A few times a month -15.04%
o A few times a year – 5.10%
o Never – 4.9%%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 2.50%
Question 4: How often are you biking to the following places? (253 answered; 10 skipped) Results:
• Going to Work:
o Everyday – 1.85%
o A few times a week – 7.41%
o A few times a month – 6.17%
o A few times a year – 3.70%
o Never – 45.68%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 35.19%
• Going to/taking children from school:
o Everyday – 4.38%
o A few times a week – 1.25%
o A few times a month – 4.38%
o A few times a year – 4.38%
o Never – 38.75%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 46.88%
Going to work Going
to/taking
children to
school
Running
errands
(market,
appointments)
Visiting friends
or family
Connecting to
public transit
(bus or train)
For exercise or
recreation

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%
How often are you biking to the following places?
Everyday
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
N/A - Doesn't apply to me
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• Running errands (market, appointments)
o Everyday – 3.13%
o A few times a week – 8.13%
o A few times a month – 16.88%
o A few times a year – 12.50%
o Never – 44.38%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 15.00%
• Visiting friends or family
o Everyday – 1.88%
o A few times a week – 8.75%
o A few times a month – 15.00%
o A few times a year – 13.13%
o Never – 44.38%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 16.88%
• Connecting to use public transportation (bus or train) o Everyday – 1.26%
o A few times a week – 4.40%
o A few times a month – 10.06%
o A few times a year – 7.55%
o Never – 56.60%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 20.13%
• For exercise or recreation
o Everyday – 11.11%
o A few times a week – 27.78%
o A few times a month – 21.60%
o A few times a year – 12.35%
o Never – 56.60%
o N/A – Doesn’t apply to me – 10.49%
Question 5: Do you wish you walked or biked more frequently for your daily tasks or errands than you currently do? (256 answered; 9 skipped)
Yes, I wish I walked or biked
more often.

No, I'm satisfied with how
often I walk or bike.

No, I prefer other modes of
transportation.

Not applicable.

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Results:
• Yes, I wish I walked or biked more often - 74.55%
• No, I'm satisfied with how often I walk or bike - 16.36% • No, I prefer other modes of transportation - 7.88%
• Not applicable - 1.21%
Question 6: What places would you like to walk, bike, or roll to that you are not currently? (Select all that apply) (247 answered; 16 skipped)
Results:
• Going to work - 22.44%
• Going to/taking children to school - 16.67%
• Running errands (market, appointments, etc) - 71.79%
• Visiting friends or family - 40.38%
• Going to a bus stop or light rail station - 34.62%
• Not applicable – I don’t want to walk, bike, or roll to more destinations - 17.95% Going to work Going to/taking
children to school
Running errands
(market,
appointments,
etc)
Visiting friends or
family
Going to a bus
stop or light rail
station
Not applicable – I
don’t want to
walk, bike, or roll
to more
destinations

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40.00%

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60.00%

70.00%

80.00%
What places would you like to walk, bike, or roll to
that you are not currently? (Select all that apply)
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Question 7: On a scale of 1 – 5, with 1 being the least comfortable and 5 being the most comfortable, how safe and comfortable do you feel using the following modes of travel in the City of Rancho Cordova? (249 answered; 14 skipped)
Weighted Average:
• Walking – 3.4
• Using a mobility device (wheelchair, walker, etc.) – 1.92 • Biking – 2.92
• Taking public transit - 2.63
• Driving – 4.09
Walking Using a mobility device
(wheelchair, walker,
etc.)
Biking Taking public transit Driving
0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
3 3.5
4 4.5
On a scale of 1 – 5, with 1 being the least comfortable and 5 being the most comfortable, how safe and
comfortable do you feel using the following modes of
travel in the City of Rancho Cordova?
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Question 8: What are the top three (3) things preventing you from walking? (Please select three) (Please select 3) (250 answered; 13 skipped)
Results:
• Distances between destinations - 59.39%
• It takes too long to walk where I want to go - 39.39% • Fear of traffic collisions, speed, or other driver behaviors- 46.67% • Concern for personal safety (not traffic-related) - 34.55% • Lack of sidewalks/crossings or poor sidewalk conditions - 34.55% • My route includes hilly terrain - 2.42%
• Climate/weather makes it difficult - 24.24%
• I have children/dependents/I am pregnant - 9.70%
• Have a disability/am unable to walk - 3.64%
• Nothing – I walk as much as I want - 12.73%
• Nothing – I am not interested in walking - 1.82%
• Other (please specify) - 12.12%
Other:
• I’m not comfortable going over the freeway overpass. Just doesn’t seem safe. • Please change how we build residential and commercial zoning. I would love to have neighborhood shops and restaurants I can walk to within the neighborhood.

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What are the top three (3) things preventing you from
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• Work downtown- I wish there was more efficient public transit for homes off Douglas to downtown. • Lack of shade en route to destinations. For example, Folsom Blvd. between Zinfandel and Mills Park barely has usable shade, which is uncomfortable at 110+ F when I return from work at 4 pm. • Dirty/unpleasant surroundings like dog feces and car exhaust, not enough green space • Lack of comfort/pleasantness: shade, fountain, bench, landscaping, etc • Fences and sound walls which require significant distances to move around • Crossing distances and conflicts at massive intersections • Homeless drug addicts loitering
• Lack of streetlights
• Not enough crossings over Hwy 50 and light rail tracks • Fear harassment by unhoused people
• Aggressive bicyclists
• Lack of shade
• If there were a walk bridge to Ancil Hoffman, I would use it Question 9: What are the top three (3) things preventing you from biking? (Please select three)? (241 answered; 22 skipped)
Results:
• Distances between destinations 20.00%
• It takes too long to bike where I want to go - 13.94% • Fear of traffic collisions, speed, or other driver behaviors - 58.79% • Concern for personal safety (not traffic-related) - 30.30% • Lack of spaces for bicyclists or poor infrastructure conditions - 49.70%

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What are the top three (3) things preventing you from
biking? (Please select three)
Distance
Time
Fear of Traffic
Personal Safety
Lack of Space
Hilly Terrain
Weather
Dependants/kids
Disabled
Do Not Own a Bike
Lack of Parking
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• My route includes hilly terrain - 0.61%
• Climate/weather makes it difficult - 15.15%
• I have children/dependents/I am pregnant - 7.88%
• Have a disability/am unable to bike - 3.03%
• I do not have a bicycle - 11.52%
• Lack of secure bike parking - 34.55%
• Nothing – I bike as much as I want - 7.27%
• Nothing – I am not interested in bicycling - 7.27%
• Other (please specify) - 7.27%
Other:
• Bike theft. Even with a good lock, you can’t trust the bike will be there unless it’s only left for a short period with a perfect lock. You are again, crossing the overpass. There isn’t a sufficient amount of space. • Please use more red lights; they help with visibility while not disturbing wildlife as much. • Lack of secure bicycle parking
• Don't know how to ride
• Lack of consistent bike infrastructure: some regions have decent infrastructure, but a clear majority don't have dedicated bike paths or parking
• Vehicle speeds and lack of separation
• Homeless drug addicts loitering
• unsafe biking conditions on Douglas between Mather and Sunrise • Again, aggressive bicyclists who don’t follow the rules.

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Question 10: What design considerations are important to you? (Rank: most important at the top to less important at the bottom) (244 answered; 19 skipped) Results (ranked in order of preference)

1. Separating trails or bike lanes from the road

2. Better crosswalks

3. Providing safe routes for walking and bicycling to schools

4. Lowering vehicle speeds

5. Connecting regional pathways to neighboring cities

6. Improved lighting on streets and routes

7. Reducing congestion and traffic delays for drivers

8. Bicycle parking

9. Keeping on-street parking
Question 11: Would you like to stay involved?
• 117 community members left valid email addresses to add to the project database • Data with-held from summary
Separating
trails or bike
lanes from
the road
Better
crosswalks
Providing safe
routes for
walking and
bicycling to
schools
Lowering
vehicle
speeds
Connecting
regional
pathways to
neighboring
cities
Improved
lighting on
streets and
routes
Reducing
congestion
and traffic
delays for
drivers
Bicycle
parking
Keeping onstreet parking
What design considerations are important to you?
(Rank: most important at the top to less important at
the bottom)
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Awareness and Education
At the initiation of the Active Transportation Plan, the City of Rancho Cordova developed and published a project webpage on the City’s website to serve as a way to communicate with and provide information to the public about project updates throughout the process. The City also created a project-specific email notification list to stay connected with those interested in the project.

To promote the October 12th joint community meeting, the City sent out a massive direct mail piece to all residents, email notifications, and subsequent reminders to a project email database to community members and stakeholders through the lead-up time to the community meetings. Additionally, the City posted about the upcoming community meetings on its Facebook and Twitter accounts.

The City also posted about the events for the pop-up workshops on their social media accounts. At the first pop-up workshop, the project team heavily promoted the October 12th community meeting by informing attendees and passing out takeaway cards with information about the event and how to sign up.

For the events, AIM Consulting assisted the City with distributing email notifications to the project email list on three separate occasions. Additionally, the City and AIM Consulting made personal calls and emails to more than 60 stakeholder contacts representing the following interests: active transportation, business interests, City and Council staff, elected officials, disabled communities, emergency responders, health departments, public transportation advocates, recreation/tourism, schools, and the trucking industry. AIM Consulting delivered flyers about the survey and workshops to businesses around the city and assisted the City by providing lawn signs for locations such as City Hall, the Rancho Cordova Police Department, the MACC, and local trails.

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City of Rancho Cordova – Active Transportation Plan
Touchpoint 2 Summary
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City of Rancho Cordova – Active Transportation Plan
Touchpoint 2 Summary
Introduction and Overview
The Rancho Cordova Active Transportation Plan (ATP) aims to create a safer, more accessible network of city streets, trails, and shared-use paths that make walking, biking, and rolling comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. The Plan reflects the City’s commitment to improving mobility, sustainability, and quality of life through a transportation system that supports healthy, connected communities.

The ATP focuses on understanding how residents travel today and what barriers prevent them from choosing active modes. It combines community input, technical analysis, and coordination with the City’s General Plan Update to align transportation improvements with future housing and development goals. The project also identifies cost-effective “quick build” improvements— such as crosswalks, buffered bike lanes, and trail connections—that can be implemented in the near term to improve safety and comfort.

Equity and long-term sustainability are central to the effort. The Plan prioritizes projects that meet the needs of the City’s most vulnerable populations and evaluates maintenance and funding strategies to ensure new facilities—like separated bikeways and trails—remain in good condition. Ultimately, the ATP will result in a citywide project map and implementation strategy that guides future investments and reflects the community’s shared vision for a more walkable and bike-friendly Rancho Cordova.

Because public input is vital to shaping this plan, the project team has led a robust community engagement program, offering multiple opportunities for residents to learn about the plan, share ideas, and help set priorities.

The project is now in Phase 2: Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Review and Network Visioning, which focuses on refining the draft network and identifying priority improvements. This phase aims to:
• Show how Phase 1 input shaped the existing conditions and priorities. • Identify active transportation challenges across the city and in specific neighborhoods. • Refine potential projects within the draft bicycle and pedestrian network. • Develop vision plans for key community corridors that integrate existing and proposed improvements.

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Phase 2 engagement included four pop-up workshops, one community-wide meeting, and a second community survey to gather input on draft network concepts. The following executive summary highlights these activities and summarizes the feedback received from residents, stakeholders, and community partners.

Schedule
Date and Time Event Name and Location Feedback Received:

Saturday September 13th
11 am – 3 pm Pop-up Workshop #1 | Meet the Machines
Community Interactions: 110
community member
interactions
Tuesday October 15th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Pop-Up Workshop #2 – Rancho Farmers Market –
SABA Ride Ready Repair Day
Community Interactions: 45
community member
interactions
Thursday October 24th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pop-Up Workshop #3 | Good Neighbor Day
Stone Creek Community Park
Community Interactions: 75
community member
interactions
September – October Public Community Workshop – City Hall Community Interactions: 52
attendees and over 96 map
comments
October 3rd Pop-Up Workshop #4 – Rancho Farmers Market – Final Push Weekend
Community Interactions: 55
community member
interactions
September – October Ongoing Community Survey and Interactive Map Via SurveyMonkey Surveys Taken: 327

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Community Workshop – October 15, 2024
Community Meetings Overview and Format
Date: October 2, 2025
Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall
Presented by: Drew Hart, City of Rancho Cordova Public Works; Matt Braughton, Kittelson & Associates Purpose of the Workshop
The community workshop on October 2nd
served as the central in-person event
for Phase 2 outreach of Rancho Cordova’s
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and was
attended by over 45 community
members. Building on the success of
Phase 1—where more than 1,200
community members shared feedback on
walking, biking, and rolling—the
workshop provided a forum for residents
to:
• Review and confirm the draft active
transportation network.
• Explore priority corridors and potential
facility types;
• Participate in interactive stations to help
shape the plan’s vision, goals, and design
focus;
• Share new ideas on safety, comfort, and
connectivity.

The workshop complemented other Phase 2
engagement activities, including an interactive
online survey and four pop-up events held
throughout September and early October to
meet people where they are.

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Workshop Overview
• Format: A short presentation followed by an open house with five interactive stations designed to educate, gather feedback, and confirm priorities.
• Attendance: A diverse mix of community members, families, cyclists, and local residents participated. • The City provided and funded the refreshments, and AIM Consulting hosted a children’s activity station to make the event more family-friendly.

Presentation Highlights
Prior to an open house period, Drew Hart (City
of Rancho Cordova) and Matt Braughton
(Kittelson & Associates) delivered a
presentation summarizing:

Active Transportation Plan Overview
• The ATP aims to create a comfortable,
safe, and equitable transportation
network for walking, biking, and rolling.
• The plan is guided by collaboration
between the City, consultants, and the
community to inform projects,
programs, and policies that support
everyday active travel.

What We Heard in Phase 1
• Over 1,200 community responses identified top concerns: safety, missing sidewalks, better bike connections, comfort, and lighting. • Input came from neighborhoods across Rancho Cordova—
Coloma, Sunrise Blvd, Anatolia, and Stone Creek.
• The City emphasized that feedback directly shaped the draft network and the Phase 2 focus.

Phase 2 Goals
• Share results from Phase 1 and close the feedback loop. • Identify key corridors for detailed visioning and infrastructure options.
• Refine the draft bike and pedestrian network based on community feedback.

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• Continue outreach through an online survey and targeted focus groups.

Vision and Goals
The plan’s vision promotes “healthy and active lifestyles through safe, connected, and equitable access to destinations.”
Goals include:
• Safety First: Traveling on city streets and paths should not result in a loss of life • Healthy & Sustainable Choices: Residents and Visitors value their health and the environment and are free to incorporate sustainable and active travel into their lives • Joyful Choices: Walking, biking, and rolling are joyful, practical, satisfying, and natural choices for trips around the city
• Deliver & Maintain: The City views active transportation projects and their maintenance as essential to everyday life
Draft Network & Accessibility Findings
• The draft network integrates community input, regional connections, and best practices. • Low-stress access analysis showed:
o 68% of residents can reach at least one key destination within a 15-minute low-stress bike ride. o 73% can reach one by walking.
• Recommended crossings include high-visibility crosswalks, wider sidewalks, a shade canopy, and curb extensions.

Next Steps
• Provide feedback on the maps and boards.
• Complete the online survey by October 13,
2025.
• Stay engaged for upcoming focus groups
and the Phase 3 Draft Plan presentation.

Station Layout and Engagement Activities
Station 1: Background Information
Participants reviewed the overall purpose and
timeline of the ATP, viewed photos from previous
pop-up events, and learned how input would inform plan recommendations. AIM distributed fact sheets and takeaway cards linking to the survey and project website.

Station 2: Pedestrian / Crossing Map
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A large map displayinvited attendees to mark missing connections, unsafe crossings, and desired improvements. Post-it notes and pens were available for written feedback.

Station 3: Bikeway Network Map
Residents provided input on bike routes, gaps, and preferred facility types, such as separated bikeways or buffered lanes. Participants identified key corridors and neighborhood links needing improvement.

Station 4: Priorities Jar Game
Participants received one wooden coin to place into jars labeled with values such as Safety, Connectivity, Access, Comfort, and Equity—helping to rank what matters most to the community. This simple activity spurred conversation around balancing safety and accessibility for all ages and abilities.

Station 5: Facility Types Education
Educational boards illustrated examples of bike lanes, protected paths, and pedestrian enhancements (e.g., curb extensions, signals, crosswalks). Participants left comments about preferred designs and locations for these improvements.

Community Feedback
Recommended Bike Network (Full Data in Appendix)
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improved crossings of Highway 50, White Rock Road, and Bradshaw Road, as well as a more comfortable bikeway along Sunrise Boulevard.

Participants repeatedly called for greater connectivity to light rail stations through clear wayfinding and protected bikeways. Residents along Coloma Road expressed the need for enhanced walking and biking conditions and continuous facilities between neighborhoods and commercial centers.

Several participants provided specific, location-based
feedback:
• Desire for protected or buffered bike lanes along key corridors such as Folsom Boulevard, Sunrise
Boulevard, and Douglas Road.
• Requests to address gaps near major
intersections (e.g., Zinfandel Drive, Olson Drive, and
Mather Boulevard).
• Comments calling for traffic calming, better signage, and more shade to improve comfort and safety.
• Concerns about inconsistent striping, markings, and
maintenance, as well as support for more education
and clarity in bike lane design.

Overall, the input reinforced that safety and connectivity are the top priorities for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Participants favored separated or low-stress bikeways,
improved east-west connections, and a stronger link
between residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and job centers.

Recommended Crossings
Feedback on the crossings map revealed community priorities around safety, visibility, lighting, and accessibility for pedestrians. Participants stressed the need for enhanced crossings and sidewalks in several key areas—especially along Bradshaw Road, Coloma Road, Douglas Road, White Rock Road, and Old Placerville Road.

Common themes included:
• Calls for improved lighting and signal timing along major corridors to improve visibility and pedestrian safety.

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• Requests for traffic calming measures and refuge islands at wide or high-speed intersections, particularly near schools and shopping centers.
• Support for additional crosswalks and better markings in areas like Lincoln Village, Zinfandel Drive, and Sunrise Boulevard.
• Concerns about maintenance and
landscaping, with residents asking that new
greenery and irrigation be maintained and
not block sightlines.
• Encouragement for grade-separated
crossings and pedestrian-activated beacons
(RRFBs) at high-traffic locations.

Residents also highlighted the importance
of family-friendly walkways and safe access to
parks, trails, and transit stops. Several comments
mentioned the need for slower speeds and blinking
signals to improve crossings at neighborhood
gateways, including Chrysanthy Boulevard, Anatolia
Drive, and Hummingbird Park.
“Pick a Priority” Jar Game
At Station Four, participants took part in the “Pick a
Priority” Jar Game, selecting one wooden coin to
place in the jar representing their top community
value.

Results:
• Safety First – 15 votes: Increase separation
from traffic and improve comfort.
• Connectivity – 8 votes: Improve links to
destinations, bike parking, and transit.
• Healthy & Sustainable – 4 votes: Reduce emissions and promote active living. • Joyful Choices – 4 votes: Add amenities like shade and public art. • Deliver & Maintain – 3 votes: Build within budget and ensure upkeep.

Safety First emerged as the top community priority, reinforcing the importance of safer, more comfortable walking and biking routes.

A participant noted via a comment card: “Wonderful job putting together the walking and biking maps.

Looking to the future, make sure to connect North and South Cordova across the freeway and improve crosswalks near the arena.”
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Complementary Engagement Activities (See more details below) The workshop was part of a broader Phase 2 engagement strategy that included:
• Interactive Online Survey: Open from September 1 through October 15, 2025. • Four Pop-Up Events:
o Meet the Machines
o Farmers Market (SABA Ride Ready Repair Day)
o Good Neighbor Day “SuperHero Day”
o Farmers Market Final Push
Next Steps
• Analyze workshop and survey feedback to refine priority corridors and facility types. • Present the Draft Active Transportation Plan in early 2026 (Phase 3). • Continue coordination with community partners, schools, and advocacy groups to promote participation and project awareness.

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Pop-up Workshops
Pop-up Workshops Overview and Format
Between September 1 and October 15, 2025, AIM Consulting partnered with the City of Rancho Cordova Public Works Department—with Drew Hart representing City staff—to promote Workshop & Survey #2 of the ATP. The goal was to meet community members where they are at, driving broad community awareness and participation through engaging, in-person pop-ups held at well-attended local events.

At each event, AIM Consulting hosted a booth featuring:
• ATP Fact Sheets
• Bikeway & Crossing Map Display
• Workshop & Survey Takeaway Cards
• Staffed Q&A with AIM Consulting and Drew Hart
• Fun active transportation giveaways (bike bells, stickers, lights) Community members were encouraged to share feedback on biking and walking conditions, learn about proposed improvements, and participate in the online survey.

1. Meet the Machines – Cordova Recreation
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall Parking Lot
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Event Summary
The City’s annual Meet the Machines event provided an ideal family-friendly venue to launch ATP Phase 2 engagement.

AIM Consulting set up alongside City Public Works, offering interactive maps and printed materials while families explored a fleet of public-service vehicles. Conversations focused on safety improvements near schools and neighborhood routes, with strong interest in proposed crosswalk and trail upgrades.

Highlights
• ~250 community interactions
• Community fueled event for education on ATP
• Popular topics: safer crossings, bike routes to parks, and connectivity to light rail

2. Farmers Market – SABA Ride Ready Repair Day
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Location: Rancho Cordova Farmers Market, Village Green Park Audience: Cyclists, families, and regular marketgoers
Event Summary
AIM Consulting partnered with the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) for a special Ride Ready Repair Day, blending bicycle maintenance with activetransportation education. The team engaged both recreational and commuter cyclists, discussing proposed bikeway connections and improvements to major corridors such as Mather Field Road and Zinfandel Drive. SABA mechanics encouraged participants to test their freshly tuned bikes on new proposed routes.

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Highlights
• ~75 engagements through bike repairs and map
discussions
• 18 survey scans recorded
• Frequent feedback on trail maintenance and signage
needs

3. Good Neighbor Day – “SuperHero Day”
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location: Stone Creek Community Park
Audience: Families, neighborhood groups, and local
organizations
Event Summary
Good Neighbor Day brought together dozens of community organizations to celebrate civic pride under the fun theme of “SuperHero Day.”
The ATP booth drew families with colorful map displays and a “Be an Active Transportation Hero!” signboard encouraging kids to place stickers on areas needing safety improvements.

Drew Hart and AIM staff answered questions about sidewalk gaps, safe routes to schools, and traffic-calming measures.

Highlights
• 300+ visitors at the booth
• 50 survey cards distributed
• Positive response to youth-oriented engagement activities ITEM 19.2. ATTACHMENT 3

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4. Farmers Market – Final Push Weekend
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Rancho Cordova Farmers Market, Village Green Park Audience: General public, repeat market visitors
Event Summary
For the final week of the survey campaign, AIM Consulting returned to the Farmers Market to reinforce awareness and capture last-minute participation. Returning visitors provided follow-up feedback after taking the survey, and many expressed interest in attending the upcoming workshop. The event highlighted the importance of staying involved as the ATP progresses toward its draft plan phase.

Highlights
• 35+ conversations with residents
• 25 new survey responses tracked through QR codes
• Strong interest in trail safety and bike-to-work routes Overall Impact of Pop-Ups
The four pop-up events provided more than 800 direct interactions with Rancho Cordova residents and visitors, helping the City build momentum and awareness for ATP Phase 2. Feedback collected through these activities will inform the development of the draft plan and shape final recommendations for improving walkability and bike safety citywide.

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Rancho Survey Summary Results
Introduction:

Community input is critical in determining the priority of active transportation in the Rancho Cordova region. The City released an online survey in late September via SurveyMonkey to help gain insight into how and where community members travel within Rancho Cordova and what barriers they may have to active transportation.

The survey that ran for 5 weeks was promoted as part of the Phase 2 engagement touchpoints at all previous events.

Introduction:

Community input continues to play a vital role in shaping the City of Rancho Cordova’s Active Transportation Plan. To build on the feedback received during Phase 1, the City launched an online survey in late September through SurveyMonkey to better understand how residents travel within Rancho Cordova, the challenges they face when walking, biking, or rolling, and their priorities for future improvements.

The survey was available for five weeks and was promoted widely through all Phase 2 outreach activities, including community events, social media posts, and in-person pop-ups.

Data Summary:

A total of 327 community members participated in the survey, responding to 23 questions designed to capture travel behavior, comfort levels, and preferences for walking and biking improvements. Seven additional optional demographic questions were also included; while not summarized here, they will inform the project team’s equity and outreach analysis.

The following pages present a summary of the survey results, including visual representations of quantitative data and synthesized summaries of open-ended community comments.

Questions:

1. What is your home ZIP code or the neighborhood where you live in Rancho Cordova?

2. How do you typically get around Rancho Cordova? (Select all that apply) a. Walking
b. Biking
c. Driving
d. Public transportation
e. Ride-hailing (Uber, Lyft)
f. Bike/Scooter share
g. Other (please specify)

3. How often do you walk or bike to reach places like work, school, or shops?

4. Would you prefer to walk or bike more often?

5. Did you participate in any activities of the Active Transportation Plan last Fall?

6. What are your top priorities for improving biking in Rancho Cordova? (Select up to 3) a. Safety first – create more separation from traffic, reducing potential conflict points and increasing comfort
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c. Connectivity – make it easier and more comfortable to reach everyday destinations, especially along busy streets, by improving connections, adding bike parking, and offering scooter share options to help people get to and from transit
d. Joyful choices – make biking enjoyable with amenities like public art, convenient access, or shade e. Deliver and maintain – build projects within budget and keep them in good condition and accessible

7. What are your top priorities for improving walking in Rancho Cordova? (Select up to 3) a. Safety first - Improve pedestrian safety by creating buffers from traffic, and reducing conflict points at driveways and intersections
b. Healthy and sustainable - reduce emissions, promote active living c. Connectivity - Make it easier to walk to parks, schools, stores, and transit with complete and direct sidewalk routes
d. Joyful choices - Make walking more enjoyable with features like high-visibility crosswalks, median islands, and shorter crossing distances. Add amenities like shade, benches, and buffers from traffic to make walking more pleasant
e. Deliver and Maintain - Complete sidewalk, crosswalks, curb ramps, and crossing projects and keep them in good condition and accessible

8. What is your biggest concern when walking or biking? (Select up to 3) a. Proximity to traffic or needing to cross traffic
b. Lack of connected routes to my destinations
c. Sidewalks or bikeways don’t match the scale or needs of the street (ex, sidewalk is too narrow for the street it runs along)
d. Long signal waits, short walk times, and wide roads make crossing uncomfortable or unsafe e. Not being visible to drivers, not enough lighting
f. The distance between destinations/takes too much time g. Personal safety
h. Lack of bike parking or concerns around bike parking security i. Other (please specify)

9. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. Central Map

10. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. North Map

11. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. Northwest Map

12. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. West Map

13. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. East Map

14. What specific changes would you like to see? What would you prioritize? List the location/intersecting street names and provide your feedback below. Southeast Map

15. Which of the following bikeway designs would make you feel safer and most comfortable when biking on big, busy streets, such as Douglas Road, Sunrise Boulevard, Zinfandel Drive, Coloma Road, International Drive, Kilgore Road, and Mather Field Road? (Select all that apply) a. Separated Bikeway
b. Buffered Bike Lane
c. Shared-Use Path/Trail
d. Two-Way Separated Bikeway
e. Bike Boulevard
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f. Bike Lane

16. Which of the following bikeway designs would make you feel safer and most comfortable when biking on small busy streets, such as Mercantile Drive, Rod Beaudry Drive, Mills Station Road, Lincoln Village Drive, Bear Hollow Drive, Baroque Drive, and Olson Drive, among others? (Select all that apply) a. Separated Bikeway
b. Buffered Bike Lane
c. Shared-Use Path/Trail
d. Two-Way Separated Bikeway
e. Bike Boulevard
f. Bike Lane

17. Which of the following bikeway designs would make you feel safer and most comfortable when biking on local/neighborhood streets, such as Anatolia Drive, Ambassador Drive, Klamath River Drive, Malaga Way, La Loma Drive, or Borderlands Drive, among others? (Select all that apply) a. Separated Bikeway
b. Buffered Bike Lane
c. Shared-Use Path/Trail
d. Two-Way Separated Bikeway
e. Bike Boulevard
f. Bike Lane

18. How important is physical separation from cars to you when biking (e.g., posts, curbs, planters)? a. Very important
b. Somewhat important
c. Neutral
d. Not important
e. If you prefer certain types of barriers (e.g., posts, curbs, planters), please share your preference below.

19. Would you support removing on-street parking or vehicle lanes if needed to create lower-stress bikeways? a. Yes
b. No
c. Undecided

20. Which sidewalk improvements would make walking along busy streets more comfortable and feel safer for you? (Select up to 3)
a. Landscaping strips (between sidewalk and street)
b. Shade/Tree Canopy
c. Wider sidewalks
d. Benches and planters
e. Pedestrian-scale lighting
f. Other (please specify)

21. Which intersection improvements are most important to you in making walking and biking more comfortable and feeling safer at busy crossings? (Select all that apply) a. Protected Intersections
b. High-Visibility Crosswalks
c. Pedestrian Refuge Islands
d. Curb Extensions / Bulb-outs
e. Longer Signal Timing

22. Are you interested in participating in a focus group on active transportation in Rancho Cordova?

23. Email submission
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Question 1: What is your home ZIP code or neighborhood where you live? Results:
• 95670 – Approx 150 entries
• 95742 – Approx 85 entries
• 95827 – Approximately 30 entries
• 95628 – 10 entries
• Other (please specify) – About 20
The ZIP code data shows strong participation from Rancho Cordova residents, with nearly all responses coming from 95670 and 95742—the city’s two primary ZIP codes. Together, they represent about 85–90% of all entries, indicating outreach effectively reached across the community.

ZIP code 95670 appears most frequently, reflecting strong engagement from established neighborhoods west of Sunrise Boulevard, such as Cordova Gardens, Cordova Meadows, Cordova Woods, Mills Ranch, and Sunriver.

ZIP code 95742 represents newer growth areas east of Sunrise Boulevard, including Anatolia, Sunridge Park, Rio Del Oro, Stone Creek, Veranda at Stone Creek, and Tiffany East/West.

Smaller numbers came from nearby ZIP codes like 95827 and 95628, as well as occasional outliers from Sacramento neighborhoods (95816, 95817, 95818, etc.), likely representing commuters or stakeholders connected to the area.

Overall, the data demonstrates broad and balanced participation across Rancho Cordova’s neighborhoods, capturing perspectives from both long-established and newly developed areas.

Question 2: How do you typically get around Rancho Cordova? (Select 3) Results:
• Walking - 50.90%
• Biking - 40.72%
• Driving - 95.81%
Walking Biking Driving Public
transportation
Ride-hailing (Uber,
Lyft)
Bike/Scooter share

0.00%

20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%
100.00%
120.00%
How do you typically get around Rancho Cordova?
(Select all that apply)
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• Public transportation - 12.57%
• Ride-hailing (Uber, Lyft) - 6.59%
• Bike/Scooter share - 1.20%
Other:
• Driving and paratransit
• Motorcycle
• walking the dog to the park
• Begging family and friends
• I don't bike much because the homeless have taken over the Mather Heritage Trail, and they harass female cyclists, so I've abandoned cycling in the city. Also, the Routier bike trails over the bridge are full of trash, rocks, and glass. Zinfandel is the same.

Question 3: How often do you walk or bike to reach places like work, school, or shops? Results:
• Daily - 10.18%
• A few times a week - 20.36%
• A few times a month - 17.37%
• Rarely - 26.35%
• Never - 25.75%
Daily A few times a week A few times a month Rarely Never

0.00%

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10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%
How often do you walk or bike to reach places like
work, school, or shops?
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Question 4: Would you prefer to walk or bike more often? Results:
• Yes, I wish I could walk or bike more - 83.13%
• No, I walk or bike as much as I want - 10.24%
• No, walking or biking doesn’t work for me - 6.63%
Question 5: Did you participate in any activities of the Active Transportation Plan last Fall? (Select all that apply)
Results:
• Yes, I attended a workshop at City Hall in October 2024 - 12.65% Yes, I wish I could walk or bike more No, I walk or bike as much as I want No, walking or biking doesn’t work for me

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%
Would you prefer to walk or bike more often?
Yes, I attended a
workshop at City Hall
in October 2024
Yes, I completed the
survey
Yes, I saw your booth
at a community
event/pop up
No I’m not sure

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%
Did you participate in any activities of the Active
Transportation Plan last Fall? (Select all that apply)
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• Yes, I completed the survey - 26.51%
• Yes, I saw your booth at a community event/pop up - 15.06% • No - 56.02%
• I’m not sure - 6.02%
Question 6: What are your top priorities for improving biking in Rancho Cordova (select 3) Results:
• Safety first - 78.95%
• Healthy and sustainable - 22.81%
• Connectivity - 72.51%
• Joyful choices - 32.75%
• Deliver and maintain - 33.92%
Question 7: What are your top priorities for walking in Rancho Cordova (select 3) Safety first Healthy and sustainable Connectivity Joyful choices Deliver and maintain

0.00%

20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%
100.00%
What are your top priorities for improving biking in
Rancho Cordova? (Select up to 3)
Safety first Healthy and
sustainable
Connectivity - sidewalk
routes
Joyful choices Deliver and Maintain

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%
What are your top priorities for improving walking in
Rancho Cordova? (Select up to 3)
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