Sebastopol City Council
May 19, 2026

Reimagining the Core
Our Community’s Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol Presentation to City Council
May 19, 2026
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Overview
Walkable Two-Way
Main Street Bike Study
Implementation Strategy
Agenda
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What We Are Asking From You Tonight
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol • Confirm Study Completion of the Caltrans grant-funded effort • Adopt the Plan supporting the Walkable Two-Way downtown vision • Empower Staff to advance coordination, funding, and implementation • Commit to Community Partnership through ongoing public engagement and collaboration
Overview
Direction from City Council
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol • Study the Walkable Two-Way with wider sidewalks, parking, and twoway circulation • Study Bikes on Main within the preferred downtown framework • Develop the Plan including implementation, funding, and conceptual design
Overview
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Overview
Walkable Two-Way
Main Street is the Place
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol • Supports walking, gathering, local business activity
 One lane in each direction for cars
 On-street parking on both sides of the street
 Wider sidewalks with pedestrian amenities
 Area for bike parking to support cyclists as pedestrians Petaluma Ave & McKinley St are for Movement
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol • Supports safe, continuous travel for all modes
 One lane in each direction for cars
 Adequate space for comfortable walking
 Shared use pathway to connect to regional trails and destinations around downtown
Main Street’s Transformation
Space for
People
Space for
People Space for Cars
Space for
People
Space for
People Space for Cars
Main Street’s Transformation
Existing
Space for People Space for Cars Space for People
Main Street’s Transformation
Proposed
Bike Connectivity
Walkability
• Wider sidewalks
allows for more
amenities
• All crosswalks to be
high visibility
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol Walkable Two Way
• Prioritizes pedestrian access and safety
• Maximizes streetscape options
• Supports downtown vitality
• 5% Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled
• Ranks highest of five alternatives
• Meets applicable Caltrans design
standards
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Walkable Two-Way
Main Street Bike Study
Main Street Bike Study
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol You can’t have all three on both sides of the street
on-street
parking
wide sidewalks
for amenities (e.g.
outdoor seating
protected
bike lanes
Existing Conditions
Main Street between Burnett and Bodega
Note: Dimensions are approximate
Sidewalks and One Lane in Each Direction
Space for Outdoor Dining and other Amenities
on both sides of the street and cycle tracks
Parking Outdoor Seating Bike Lanes
Parking Protected Bike Lanes
Parking Outdoor Seating Bike Lanes
Parking Outdoor Seating Bike Lanes
Space for Outdoor Dining and other
Amenities on both sides of the street
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Overview
Walkable Two-Way
Main Street Bike Study
Implementation Strategy
Agenda
What We Build
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol  Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements
 Wider sidewalks, curb extensions, bike parking, outdoor seating, and public amenities
 Bikeway and Multimodal Connections
 Shared-use paths, crossing improvements, and expanded bike connectivity  Traffic Signal and Operations Upgrades
 Signal timing, crossing treatments, and speed management improvements  Two-Way Conversion Improvements
 Signal equipment, traffic control upgrades, and intersection safety improvements
 Supportive Improvements Beyond Downtown
 Gateway roundabouts, traffic calming, bikeway connections, and safer crossings
How We Deliver It
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol  Coordinate with Partners including SCTCA, Caltrans, Sonoma County, and regional agencies
 Integrate the Project into Regional Plans Including the ATP, CTP, and RTP
 Advance Supplemental Studies & Near-Term Improvements to refine concepts and move early projects forward
 Maintain Community Partnership & Funding Readiness through ongoing engagement, data collection, and grant preparation How We Position For Funding
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol  Phase the Project Strategically to maximize grant competitiveness and implementation flexibility
 Advance Grant-Ready Safety Improvements that can move forward in the near term
 Leverage Existing Funding Programs for pedestrian, bicycle, streetscape, and operational improvements
 Align Project Development with Funding Opportunities including phased delivery, grant cycles, and future PSR-PDS efforts How We Stay Accountable
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol  Maintain Community Partnership through ongoing engagement, transparency, and implementation updates
 Coordinate Across Departments & Agencies to align planning, funding, and project delivery
 Maintain Long-Term City Commitment through Council, Planning, and Public Works leadership
Commitment from City Council
Reimagining the Core: Our Community's Plan for Mobility and Vitality in Downtown Sebastopol  Affirm the preferred alternative as City policy direction and incorporate it into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), grant strategy, and long-range planning efforts.
 Consider authorizing the allocation of local funds to advance nextphase work, including technical studies, preliminary design, and grant preparation.
 Direct staff to pursue a phased, funding-aligned implementation strategy that allows flexibility in project delivery.
 Direct coordination with Caltrans and SCTCA and other regional partners to advance improvements on the state highway system.  Advocate for and pursue external funding opportunities aligned with safety, climate, and downtown vitality goals.