2024/11/14 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Planning Commission and Planning Commission Regular Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California To any member of the audience desiring to address the Bicycle and Planning Advisory Committee or Planning Commission:
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hearing(s). RIGHT TO APPEAL: Judicial review of any city administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be had only if a petition is filed with the court no later than the deadlines specified in Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which
generally limits the time within which the decision may be challenged to the 90th day following the date that the decision becomes final. 1. PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Planning Commission (Epstein_____ Lam____ Orloff____ Austin-Dillion____)
3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The City of Rohnert Park acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards
of the land. Let it be acknowledged that the City of Rohnert Park is located within the
traditional homeland of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Coast
Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT – Persons who wish to speak to the Commission regarding an item that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please see Page 1 on how to submit public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024
Commissioner Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Epstein _____ Lam ____ Orloff _____ Austin-Dillion _____) 7. REGULAR CALENDAR
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – Cary Ann Rich - Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency (File No. PLUP24-0003), The Planning Commission will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-14 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a childcare
facility for a maximum of 24 children between the ages of 2-24 months located
at 5435 Snyder Lane (APN 158-320-002) (This is not a project under California Quality Act (CEQA))
Commissioner Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Epstein _____ Lam ____ Orloff _____ Austin-Dillion _____) 8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 9. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
10. ADJOURNMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND CALL TO ORDER OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11. ROLL CALL
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Keith ____ Ogren ____ Gutierrez ____ Hensel ____ Johnson ____)
Planning Commission (Austin-Dillon ____ Epstein ____ Lam ____ Orloff ____)
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – Persons who wish to speak to the Commission/Board regarding an item that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please see above for details on how to submit public comments.
13. AGENDA ITEMS 13.1 Discussion and Direction on Milestone #3 Report for the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan Update. (This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
14. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA REPORTS & DOCUMENTS: A paper copy of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection at City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. Electronic copies of all staff reports
and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection at https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to all, or a majority of all, of the members of
the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda has been distributed will be made available for inspection at City Hall and on our website at the same time. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to the Planning Commission during the meeting will be made available for public inspection during the meeting and on our website following the meeting. AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATIONS: Any member of the public who needs
accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at jcannon@rpcity.org or by calling 707-588-2221. Notifications at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the ADA Coordinator to use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City's procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is available on the City website at: https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/departments/human_resources/a_d_a_and_accessibility_resources
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA I, Suzie Azevedo, Community Development Technician, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing notice and agenda for the November 14, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park was posted and available for review on November 8, 2024, at Rohnert Park City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. The agenda is also available on the City of Rohnert Park’s website at www.rpcity.org. Executed this 8th day of November 2024 at Rohnert Park, California.
Suzie Azevedo________________________
Assistant Planner
Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park Thursday, August 8, 2024 6:00 P.M. 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Striplen called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Orloff. 3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The City of Rohnert Park acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the land. Let it be acknowledged that the City of Rohnert Park is located within the
traditional homeland of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Coast
Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Striplen, Vice Chairperson Marc Orloff, Commissioner Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Commissioner Absent: Matthew Epstein, Commissioner Fanny Lam, Commissioner
(Commissioner Lam arrived to the meeting at 6:22 p.m.) 5. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of July 11, 2024 ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Striplen) to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of July 11, 2024
Motion carried by the following 3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Striplen, Orloff, and Austin-
Dillon NOES: None; ABSENT: Lam, Epstein
6:03 pm - Vice-Chairperson Striplen called for a 15 minute recess to accommodate Commissioner Lam’s attendance who was running late due to traffic conditions. 6:17 pm – Vice-Chairperson Striplen reconvened the regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
6:22 pm – Commissioner Lam arrived to meeting.
7. AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - File No. PL24-0002 - Owner/Applicant:
Richard Coombs/CenterLine 33 - The Planning Commission considered the adoption of a
resolution for Site Plan and Architectural Review for the addition of an exterior pickleball court facility, associated with the CenterLine 33 Health Club, located at 555 Rohnert Park Expressway (APN 143-391-085)
Jack Weaver, Bill Carson (Owners CenterLine 33) and Merle Avila (Architect) were
acknowledged, provided background information and responded to comments and questions from the Commission. ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Austin-Dillon/Orloff) adopting Resolution 2024-13, approving
Site Plan and Architectural Review for the addition of an exterior pickleball court facility,
located at 555 Rohnert Park Expressway, in association with the Centerline 33 Health Club facility. Motion carried by the following (4-0-1) roll call vote: AYES: Striplen, Lam, Orloff
and Austin Dillon NOES: None; ABSENT: Epstein 8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION None.
9. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF Planning Manager, Mary Grace Pawson provided the following information:
• The Planning Commission Meeting for August 22, 2024 is canceled due to lack of business. 10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice-Chairperson Striplen adjourned the regular meeting
at 6:35 p.m. ______________________________ ___________________________________ Chuck Striplen, Vice-Chairperson Recording Secretary, Clotile Blanks
City of Rohnert Park
Planning Commission Report
Meeting Date: November 14, 2024
Item No: 6.1
Prepared by: Brandi Caulfield, Consultant Assistant Planner
Agenda Title: PLUP24-0003, Conditional Use Permit– Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency
Location: 5435 Snyder Lane
GP/Zoning: High Density Residential Designation/Commercial Office Zoning
Applicant/Owner: Cary Ann Rich, Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2024-14, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow an infant day care center, Rise and Shine Childcare Services (Figure 1: Location Map). This proposal is consistent with the High Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan and the C-O: Commercial Office zoning district. Surrounding uses
include Wine Country Smiles and NOAH: Cross and Crown Church Food Distribution Center to the south, Rancho Cotate High School to the east, and Camino Creek Apartments to the north, and residential apartments to the west.
Figure 1: Location Map
BACKGROUND: The project is located on a roughly 2-acre commercial site in the eastern portion of the City in an area predominately characterized by existing commercial office businesses. The 2,424 square foot building, constructed in 1980, was originally designed as a medical facility. In 1981, it was converted
into classrooms and has been used for educational purposes ever since. Most recently, the building served
as the location for Scribbles and Giggles. The property has been vacant since 2023 and is currently in a state of neglect. (Figure 2, Existing Conditions) Figure 2, Existing Conditions
FLOOR PLAN: The site is developed with a single-story building that includes several classrooms, a food preparation station that includes a sink, two children’s restrooms and one staff restroom, an office
and a large outdoor area for play and recreation activity. (Figure 3, Floor Plan)
Figure 3, Floor Plan
ACTIVITES: The applicant, Cary Ann Rich, is proposing a comprehensive infant childcare service, operating Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for infants under 24 months. The program will provide a safe, nurturing environment with qualified staff to support the children’s development
Figure 3, Floor Plan
through age-appropriate activities. In addition to the daytime childcare, Rise and Shine will offer parenting classes in the evenings, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., covering topics like nutrition, positive
discipline, communication strategies, and child development.
The outdoor space will be a designated play area, with a fence proposed for future installation to ensure safety. Additionally, two portable buildings situated southwest of the main facility will be utilized solely for storage purposes and will not be used for childcare or evening courses, ensuring that all program activities remain focused and organized within the designated areas. The Rise and Shine Child Care Center & Family Services Agency will also enhance the building with general clean-up and repairs to create a welcoming environment. A site inspection by the Chief Building Official has identified certain structural areas that require permits. These items will be addressed as conditions of approval, and
necessary permits will be obtained prior to the start of operation and occupancy.
Outdoor activities will take place on the south side of the building (see image three). This area will feature a proposed enclosed fence before opening the child care center. The outdoor space will include
age-appropriate scoot toys and a designated area for supervised outdoor reading. The project will include a small garden accessible to children and their families for maintenance and food sharing (Figure 4 - Outdoor Area). Figure 4 – Outdoor Area
Child safety measures will be implemented. The entrance and exit doors will feature keyless entry with a keypad for access and a single-action handle for exiting. The doors will be permanently locked from the outside and child-proof locked from the inside. In case of an emergency, the facility will maintain a 1:4 ratio of evacuation cribs, allowing staff to place four infants in an evacuation crib and exit safely through the two-front north-facing doors or the single door exit in the south. Additionally, the site is near to another daycare facility, Learning To Learn Preschool & Child Care
Center, and Rancho Cotate High School, further integrating the childcare services into the community and making it a convenient option for families in the area. ANALYSIS: The proposed daycare center will have no adverse effects on public health, safety, or welfare. It will comply with the health and safety requirements set forth by the California Department of
Social Services/Child Care Licensing, which includes regular facility monitoring, technical support, and collaboration with childcare providers and parents. The applicant has successfully obtained and
maintained licensing for two Santa Rosa facilities, demonstrating their ability to meet these standards. In addition, the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department will conduct routine inspections, and the Fire Marshal has reviewed and approved the project. All conditions of approval will ensure that any minor structural issues, such as those related to the on site inspection conducted by the Chief Building Official and are required to be permitted prior to facilities operations. The site plan illustrates the existing parking lot, with access points from both Comino Corte and Snyder Lane. The parking layout complies with required parking standards, including the provision of ADA spaces to meet accessibility requirements. Traffic circulation in the area will not be significantly impacted, as the drop-off and pick-up areas are accessible from either Comino Corte or Snyder Lane, ensuring smooth flow of vehicles. (Figure 5 – Site Plan)
Figure 5 – Site Plan
The City’s zoning code allows this type of use in the commercial-office (C-O Zoning District) with a conditional use permit. Per RPMC 14.25.014 the Planning Commission shall approve or conditionally approve a conditional use permit application if, on the basis of the application, supporting materials, and oral testimony submitted at the hearing, the Planning Commission makes each of the following findings:
A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is consistent with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located.
Criteria Satisfied. The project location is zoned Commercial Office (C-O), has a land use designation of R-H (High Density Residential), and will be rezoned to R-H with the comprehensive General Plan Update. The C-O Zoning District allows for the development of administrative, financial, business, professional, medical and public offices. Commercial Districts are designed to provide for the effective integration of commercial areas with adjacent uses, so that impacts related to traffic, noise, illumination and other potential concerns are minimized. The
R-H zoning designation supports a broad range of dwelling types and uses which meet the diverse economic and social needs of the residents consistent with sound standards of public health and safety. The proposed infant day care center is consistent with the objectives of both the C-O and
R-H zoning districts direction and will provide a convenient and needed service to families residing or working in this area in need of infant care.
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, and that the operation and maintenance of the conditional use will be compatible with the surrounding uses.
Criteria Satisfied. The project will not have a negative effect on public health, safety, or welfare. The day care center program is subject to extensive background and application processes through the California Department of Social Services/Child Care Licensing which will ensure that this facility meets established health and safety standards through the monitoring of facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community. The applicant has a successfully obtained and retained licensing in their two
Santa Rosa facilities. Routine inspections will be also conducted by the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department and the proposed project has been approved by the Fire Marshall. The conditions of approval will ensure that minor structural hazards, including the entry ramp and
exterior deck, are resolved prior to operation. Adjacent uses include a dentist, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church and School, residential uses,
and Rancho Cotate High School, and the proposed use is compatible for the location. Onsite parking exceeds the municipal code standards for this type of use and exceed the projected parking need. The site is primarily accessed through Camino Corto with an additional access point on Snyder Lane, and parking and circulation are adequate for pick-up and drop-off conditions.
C. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title.
Criteria Satisfied. The day care facility will adhere to any and all conditions of approval. The proposed day care center would occupy a space within an existing building. There will be no expansion of floor area. Staff has determined that the parking supply and circulation patterns are sufficient for the use and facility. Sufficient staffing is also available to monitor the day care center activity and the applicant has been informed on all signage and noise related standards. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DETERMINATION: The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: A public hearing notice denoting the time, date, and location of this hearing was published in the Community Voice on November 1, 2024, and the notice was posted pursuant to State law.
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Planning Manager Approval Date: 11/7/2024
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Resolution 2024-14
A. Exhibit A - Applicant’s Submittal Package
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE RISE AND SHINE CHILD CARE CENTER AND FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY LOCATED AT 5435 SNYDER LANE (APN 143-380-032) WHEREAS, the applicant, Cary Ann Rich for Rise And Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency, LLC, filed Planning Application No. PLUP24-0003 for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an infant day care center at 5435 Snyder Lane (APN 158-320-002), in
accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLUP24-0003 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLUP24-0003 during a scheduled and duly noticed public hearing at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the project; and
WHEREAS, at the November 14, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the
Commission considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLUP24-0003.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No.
PLUP24-0003, makes the following findings, as required by Municipal Code Section 17.25.014
(Finding for Conditional Use Permits):
A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is consistent with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located.
Criteria Satisfied. The project location is zoned Commercial Office (C-O), has a land use
designation of R-H (High Density Residential), and will be rezoned to R-H with the
comprehensive General Plan Update. The C-O Zoning District allows for the development of administrative, financial, business, professional, medical and public offices. Commercial Districts are designed to provide for the effective integration of commercial areas with adjacent uses, so that impacts related to traffic, noise, illumination
and other potential concerns are minimized. The R-H zoning designation supports a
broad range of dwelling types and uses which meet the diverse economic and social needs of the residents consistent with sound standards of public health and safety. The proposed infant day care center is consistent with the objectives of both the C-O and R-H zoning districts direction and will provide a convenient and needed service to families
residing or working in this area in need of infant care.
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, and that the
operation and maintenance of the conditional use will be compatible with the
surrounding uses.
Criteria Satisfied. The project will not have a negative effect on public health, safety, or welfare. The day care center program is subject to extensive background and application
processes through the California Department of Social Services/Child Care Licensing
which will ensure that this facility meets established health and safety standards through the monitoring of facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community. The applicant has a successfully obtained and retained licensing in their two Santa Rosa facilities. Routine inspections will
be also conducted by the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department and the proposed
project has been approved by the Fire Marshall. The conditions of approval will ensure that minor structural hazards, including the entry ramp and exterior deck, are resolved prior to operation.
Adjacent uses include a dentist, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church and School,
residential uses, and Rancho Cotate High School, and the proposed use is compatible for
the location. Onsite parking exceeds the municipal code standards for this type of use and exceed the projected parking need. The site is primarily accessed through Camino Corto with an additional access point on Snyder Lane, and parking and circulation are adequate for pick-up and drop-off conditions.
C. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this
title.
Criteria Satisfied. The day care facility will adhere to any and all conditions of approval. The proposed day care center would occupy a space within an existing building. There will be no expansion of floor area. Staff has determined that the parking supply and circulation patterns are sufficient for the use and facility. Sufficient staffing is also
available to monitor the day care center activity and the applicant has been informed on all signage and noise related standards.
Section 4. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301 (Class 1 –
Existing Facilities).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby approve Planning Application No. PLUP24-0003 subject to the Applicant Submittal Package, attached as Exhibit A, and the following conditions: 1. Expiration of Approval - Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, this
approval shall allow ongoing operation until such time that an amendment is requested or
the use has been abandoned for 180 days. 2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans – All improvements shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies including the State Department of
Social Services/Community Care licensing.
3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park Building and Public Safety Departments for any modifications to the interior or exterior of the structure. 4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall mitigate the following hazards to the satisfaction
of the Building Official:
a. The entry ramp and landing have settled unevenly away from the building creating a hazard. b. Wood deck adjacent to the entry was moved away from the building and the fasteners used to attach it to the building were visible in the space between the deck and that building.
c. There is a wood staircase located at the front of the building, there were no handrails and the concrete path leading to it was uneven creating a trip hazard. d. At the rear of the building there is a wood deck. The shape of the wood deck did not match what we have on record and may have been modified or replaced without a permit. This deck had steps and the rise of the steps, and the shape of
the treads are not code compliant. They also did not have the required handrails. e. Electrical- visible from the exterior, lights and receptacles have been installed. The installation was not code compliant and presented a shock hazard. 5. An automatic smoke detection system shall be installed throughout the Group I-4,
including contiguous day rooms, group activity spaces and other common spaces normally
occupied by the clients. Group I-4 facilities located above the first story shall comply with the provisions of Section 436.1 (CA Fire Code 907.2.6.4 Group I-4) Fire alarm plans attached need to be submitted to Rohnert Park Fire meeting the above requirements. 6. The use shall be operated in a manner that does not create a public or private nuisance
including excessive noises as defined in Chapter 9.44 (Noise) and Chapter 17.12.030
(Noise Standards) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code. Any such nuisance must be abated immediately upon notice by the City. 7. The site and surrounding area shall be maintained free of litter, refuse, and debris. 8. The applicant shall receive approval from the Planning Division prior to the installation
of any fencing.
9. Any signage requires Planning and Building approval prior to installation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be ten (10) working days from the date of said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 14th day of November, 2024 by the City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: _____ NOES: _____ ABSENT: _____ ABSTAIN: _____
AUSTIN-DILLON_____ EPSTEIN _____ LAM _____ORLOFF _____
_____________________________________________________________ Matthew Epstein, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest: ________________________________
Clotile Blanks, Recording Secretary
Attachments: Exhibit A – Applicant Submittal Package
Project Summary for Rise and Shine Child Care Centers
& Family Services Agency
Office: 1135 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone: (707) 293-9795 Email: contactus@santarosariseandshine.com
Our complete project summary includes a comprehensive description of all activities and
daily operations proposed for the site, which will cater to various needs within the
community.
The site will offer infant childcare services from Monday through Friday, operating from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This service will provide a safe and nurturing environment for
infants (under 24 months), allowing parents to work or attend school with peace of mind.
Qualified staff will be on hand to ensure the well-being and development of the children
through age-appropriate activities and care.
On Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the site will provide community services such
as First Aid and CPR training. These classes will be open to individuals of all ages who
wish to learn life-saving skills and be better prepared for emergencies. Certified
instructors will lead the classes, offering hands-on training and up-to-date information on
best practices.
In the evenings, from Monday through Friday, the site will host parent classes from 4:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. These classes will cover a variety of topics relevant to parenting, such
as nutrition, positive discipline techniques, communication strategies, and child
development. Guest speakers and experts in the field will be brought in to provide
valuable insights and guidance to parents looking to enhance their parenting skills.
Overall, our project aims to create a hub of support and resources for families in the
community. By offering a range of services and programs tailored to different needs, we
hope to empower individuals and strengthen families, ultimately contributing to a
healthier and more connected community.
The items below are being provided to address the requests from Clotile Blanks.
1.Capacity request is 24 infants between the ages of 2-24 months.
2.Program Policies and Procedures will be attached as separate document
Exhibit A
3. Outdoor activities include general play for infants and toddlers. No large play
structures will be installed. Climbing equipment will be less than 18” high. We will
have age-appropriate scoot toys to assist with gross motor development. We will
have a small, enclosed area for quiet play and story time. We will utilize sidewalk
chalk, washable paints and other similar art activities to encourage creativity. We will
have a small garden that the children and their families will have access to for
maintenance as well as food sharing. We will implement an outdoor ‘music’ wall that
will support fine motor development as well as music expression.
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- Parent Handbook GENERAL
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Rise and Shine Child Care Centers
& Family Services Agency
Contact Information
Phone: (707) 293-9795
Email: contactus@santarosariseandshine.com
Website: www.santarosariseandshine.com
Executive Director Cary Rich
Director Josiah Rich
Human Resources Lorielle Hess-Fiedler
Child Development Specialist Amanda Duprel
Nutritionist for CACFP TBD
Junior College District Lic. #493010229
Director Josiah Rich
Asst. Director Maia Diaz
Teachers Amy Lash
Rachel Hilden
Joelyn Gaspar
Diana Andrade
Maria Murillo
Montgomery Village Lic. #493009935
Director Cary Rich
Teachers Amanda Duprel
Jennifer Franco
Jocelyn Gaspar
Diana Andrade
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Table of Contents
Introduction & Purpose 4
Non-discriminatory Policy 5
Mission 5
Care Philosophy 5
Curriculum Philosophy 6
Program Evaluations 7
Staff 7
Program Ratios 8
Community Care Licensing 9
Childcare Assistance Program 9
General Enrollment & Billing 10
Admissions & Administration 11
Hours of Operation 13
Attendance, Withdraw or Termination 13
Holidays & Vacations 15
Health 16
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) 17
Nutrition 19
Discipline 19
Communication 19
Supplies 20
Miscellaneous 20
Advisory Committee (P.E.A.C.E.) 20
Staying Connected 21
Notice 23
Acknowledgment 24
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Introduction & Purpose
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency serves families in Sonoma
County with infants/toddlers ages 2 months to 24 months.
As an important element in the development of your child’s early education, we offer a wide
range of activities which meet their needs, abilities, and interests.
We do not underestimate the role of early exposure to a structured environment. We focus our
attention on providing babies with routine, stability, and freedom to explore in our nurturing,
homelike setting.
Our program offers a comfortable atmosphere for babies to enjoy, relax and respond with
appropriate attitudes and actions.
The purpose of our program is to provide the highest quality conditions that would be conducive
to the early developmental needs of all babies in our care.
We understand that the decision to leave your baby in the care of another is not easy to make.
For this reason, we strive to provide a safe and healthy program that conveys a sense of security
in the haven of our licensed environment.
We will make every provision possible within our structural guidelines for the comfort of both
you and your baby.
It is our sincere belief that with parental support of set standards and procedures a successful and
meaningful experience will develop and will be carried throughout your child’s life.
We appreciate your confidence and look forward to a relationship of meaningful growth and
learning.
Sincerely,
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency Staff
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Non-Discriminatory Policy
We operate on a nondiscriminatory basis giving equal treatment and service to all families
regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, mental or physical disability, ethnic group
identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, or color.
Mission Statement
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency is committed to providing quality
infant childcare. We seek to provide the infants and toddlers in our program, a sense of safety in
the haven of a calm environment and the tools which will foster confidence and the ability to
reach their unique milestones of development and to assist families with access to that care.
Care Philosophy
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency is a PITC inspired program with
an emphasis on
• Respect
• Continuity of care
• Atmosphere of care
• Routine
• Trust
• Nurturing; socially, emotionally, developmentally
• Age-appropriate expectations
• Responsive caregiving
• Building relationships; children, families, and staff
The generally accepted definition of 'continuity of care' is providing an atmosphere of care and
routine that children can predict and trust.
Programs do this by having small classrooms, low staff to child ratios, keeping children together
as a group, and keeping consistent staff with children as they move through stages of
development. The aim is to provide children nurturing relationships with teachers that provide a
foundation of trust that facilitates learning.
Most advocates for 'continuity of care' focus on this model of care for children from zero to three
years of age. We will strive to provide a balance of high-quality care with high quality learning
by having qualified teachers at each age level of development. We want to make sure to provide
excellent teachers for the age group we serve. Rise and Shine Child Care Center’s focus is on
the development of infants between 2-24 months.
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We hope to build strong relationships between all members of our program, children, families
and staff. We will strive to provide the widest base for support and make transitions as smooth
as possible.
We acknowledge that the field of Early Education is challenged with fairly high turnover rates.
One of our top priorities is to retain staff to support 'continuity of care'. For this reason, we have
instituted our Staff Retention Program.
It is our hope to overcome this challenge and to maintain our teachers. We encourage our
teachers to stay with their group of children as they develop through their various stages of
growth.
Curriculum Philosophy
We Believe...
• The curriculum you choose is just as important as the program that implements it.
• The program curriculum and its implementation will determine the quality of care your
infant or toddler receives.
A Learning & Play Philosophy
Rise and Shine will create an individualized action plan based on the age, unique needs and
development for your infant or toddler.
Our goal is to develop the crucial importance of giving tender, loving care and assisting in your
infants' intellectual development through an attentive reading of cues.
Our caregivers will connect with each family to develop a responsive, relationship-based,
interactive care that supports each infant and toddler's family and culture.
Our teachers study the infants in our care, reflect on and record information about their interests
and skills, and search for ways to set the stage for the next learning encounters.
Our curriculum uses a carefully designed process of learning through discovery called active
participatory learning. During active learning, infants and toddlers learn about the world around
them by exploring and playing.
Our trained staff addresses skills and behaviors at each stage of development based upon six
program policies that anchor our work: primary care, small groups, continuity, individualized
care, cultural responsiveness, and inclusion of children with special needs.
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This philosophy creates a climate for care that reinforces our responsive and relationship-based
approach. It allows relationships to develop and deepen over time between care teachers and
infants, as well as between care teachers and the families.
Program Evaluations
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency contracts with the California
Department of Education, Child Development Division and the California Department of Social
Services, Child Care Development Division, which requires an annual evaluation of our services
called Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
The DRDP system documents the progress made by children and families and serves to increase
program quality standards.
The DRDP system uses the following three tools to evaluate the program and inform plans for
improvement:
1. The Desired Results Developmental Profile is completed twice a year and assesses the
developmental level of each child. The teaching staff will invite you for a conference
to discuss assessment results and plans for your child's continued progress in the
program.
2. The DRDP Family Survey is completed once a year and provides feedback regarding
the families' level of program satisfaction. Please take the time to participate in this
survey; your feedback is important.
3. The Environmental Rating Scale is used to formally assess our classroom environment
once a year. It serves as a guide throughout the year as teachers make changes to the
environment.
The are other quality rating assessments we implement in addition to the DRDP. Those include
but are not limited to QRIS, quality rating and improvement system that provides a framework
for defining high quality care and education centers, the CLASS, classroom scoring system, a
tool to measure teacher/child interactions, and ASQ, ages & stages questionnaire filled out by
parents to pinpoint development of their child which provide staff the means to create the best
possible scenario for supporting your child’s development.
Staff
Description and duties
The Executive Director oversees the overall supervision and management of Rise and
Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency.
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for fiscal operations and provides
administrative support to the Executive Director.
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The Family Intake and Eligibility Coordinator is responsible for determining each
family's ongoing eligibility and need for services and provides administrative support to
the Executive Director.
The Education Coordinator provides guidance and training to staff, documents child
assessments and screenings, communicates with partnering agencies, and takes a lead
role in special projects.
Site Supervisor schedules teachers and substitutes, ensures compliance with licensing
and all governing agencies, provides training for new staff and on-going professional
development for teachers, ensures communication between staff, administration, and
families.
Program Coordinators and Lead Teachers are responsible for supervising, planning, and
evaluating daily program activities for groups of children. Also responsible for
completing child assessments and informing families about the program and child
progress.
Teacher/Bilingual Support Staff provides translation for teaching staff, families, and
office
personnel in addition to regular teaching duties.
Teachers provide support to the Lead Teachers and are responsible for planning,
supervising, and evaluating the daily activities for a group of children. Responsible for
completing child assessments and screenings and informing families of child progress.
Nutritionist/Cook is responsible for food purchase, supplies, preparation of meals and for
maintaining the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards.
Qualifications
All our teachers are experienced Early Childhood Educators who possess California State Child
Development Teacher Permits or are in the process of obtaining them. Our teachers participate in
ongoing professional development activities through college courses, workshops, in-services and
professional organizations.
For the safety of your child, Rise and Shine Child Care Centers follows the Department of Social
Services and Community Care Licensing regulations that require staff members to complete a
background screening.
All staff members are required to obtain health screening, proof of immunizations, and T.B. Test
clearance.
Program Ratios
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers are proud to maintain a low adult/child ratio at each of our
facilities. This low ratio fosters an environment conducive for optimal care and provides more
opportunities for individual attention and learning for each child.
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Infant (2-24 months) Ratios is 1 adult for every 3 infants (1:3). In some cases, our ratios are
even lower.
Community Care Licensing
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers are licensed by the State Department of Social
Services/Community Care Licensing. These regulations (Title 22) establish health and safety
standards for childcare centers. A licensing analyst has the authority to inspect the facility and
interview children/families enrolled in care. The findings of each visit are posted, and a copy
can be requested from the Executive Director.
Child Care Assistance Program
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers’ infant/toddler programs are recognized by The California
Department of Education as a CCTR direct services provider. As such, the funds provided are
for families that have demonstrated the required eligibility for needs and services and will
receive assistance with their childcare payments.
Families that are enrolled in our childcare assistance payment program will be required to follow
current guidance of the California Education Code and Title 5 code of Regulations.
It is the responsibility of the enrolling parent to provide all the information and documentation
necessary for determining both eligibility and the need of services for the family.
If documentation is inadequate, according to state regulations, the agency must issue a denial for
services.
Title 5 Regulation #18084
The parent is responsible for providing documentation of family's total countable income and the
contractor (Rise and Shine Child Care Center) is required to verify the information as described
below:
If the parent is employed, provide:
1. A release authorizing the contractor to contact the employer(s), to the extent known, that
includes the employer 's name, address, telephone number, and usual business hours and
2. All payroll check stubs, a letter from the employer, or other record of wages issued by the
employer for the month preceding the initial certification, an update of the application, or
the recertification that establishes eligibility for services.
The enrolling parent is also responsible for all documentation required by Community Care
Licensing which includes but may not be limited to child's up-to-date immunization records
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prior to enrollment and completed Health Screening form within 30 days. After 30 days, it is
required that the child be excluded from the program until Health Screen is completed.
Child’s File
Child's file will contain all documents necessary to establish eligibility and need according to
California Title 5 regulations. These documents include:
1. Application
2. Proof of income with documentation for the month preceding the initial certification or
recertification
3. Proof of employment, training, or incapacitation
4. Family size/marital status/single parenthood
5. Proof of child's special needs, if applicable or referral from a legal, medical, or social
service agency
6. Copies of birth certificates or other supporting documentation for all minor children in
the family
7. All Title 22 documentation requirements which includes child health, immunization, and
emergency information.
8. Job-seeking families will be recertified every 12 months.
Recertification
Since families are certified for 24 months no recertification will be required for the duration of
enrollment unless a second child is added to enrollment, at which time a new application will be
required for certification or family is a Job-seeking family, which will require recertification at
12 months as mentioned above.
General Enrollment
We provide care for families that do not qualify for childcare payment assistance. However,
those spaces are limited.
Enrollment for full-cost families will be at the discretion of our Executive Director and will be
limited so as not to jeopardize the ability of our agency to meet our contract requirements with
the Department of Education.
Full-cost fees vary according to age, enrollment, and current subsidized rates. Current rates are
posted on our website and are subject to change with State fee redetermination.
Billing & Fees
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Fees are determined by the California Department of Education and California Department of
Social Services.
Our fees are based on 47 weeks, but tuition is divided into twelve equal payments.
For families receiving childcare payment assistance, there is a sliding fee scale available to
families who qualify. This scale is based on the gross monthly income of all household
members and household size. Some or all fees may be waived by CDE and/or CDSS at their
discretion.
Full cost family fees are predetermined and based on the CDE and CDSS rate for each county.
Tuition*
Our tuition reflects a monthly rate based on enrollment schedule and not attendance. In other
words, tuition is due in full regardless of holidays, vacations, or absences.
*Transitional tuition (first two weeks of attendance) will be pro-rated. If it is agreed that we are
a good fit then the balance of the month, if applicable, will be due immediately.
Tuition is due, in full, on the 1st of each month. No grace period is offered.
We accept the following payment options: Cash, Check, and Online payment via ProCare –
Parent App, Venmo, Cash App or Apple Pay. If another option is preferred, please let our
director know so arrangements can be made.
We are not responsible for tuition payments received late, and a late fee will be applied to
individual account. If paying through an App there can be a 3–5-day lag, however, you will not
be charged a late fee if your payment has been initiated by the due date.
Various monthly tuition options are available based upon enrollment. Please refer to our website
for current rates.
Administration Fees
There is an annual administration fee required per child billed (July - June). Pro-rated options
are provided for enrollments after July or withdrawal prior to June based on your child’s
birthday.
This fee is associated with enrollment fees, insurance, client file, and supplies necessary for
new enrollee. This fee is also part of our staff retention program to ensure continuity and
stability.
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There will be no refunds of administration fees.
Misc. Fees
1. Application fee is payable at time of contract acceptance (one-time only).
2. Early drop-off: you will be charged a fee per minute for drop-off prior to 8:30 a.m.
3. Late pick-up: you will be charged a fee per minute for pick-up after 12:30 p.m. on
Mondays (Humboldt center only) or after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday at both centers.
4. Late tuition: your child’s account will be billed a late for payment made after the 1st
of each month including holidays or weekends. We do not offer a grace period.
5. Return check: fee per occurrence. After two returned checks within 1 year, all future
payments must be made in cash; a receipt will be provided.
6. All fees incurred are billed monthly. Payment is due at time of receipt.
A minimum of 30 days’ notice will be given for any policy change or rate increase. However,
credit will be given for any other day this facility closes except as it may pertain to an *unusual
circumstance as noted below. Credit will apply to succeeding contracted payment period.
*Unusual Circumstances
In the event our facility or surrounding environment is deemed unsafe, or if any unforeseen
circumstances, outside of our control, such as pandemic, severe weather conditions, active
shooter, war, natural disaster, or other event, etc.… that shall render attendance unavailable, or
admissions agreement null and void Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services, LLC
will not be held responsible for any damages or loss caused by such event or cancellation and is
relieved of any liability; financial, personal property, personal injury or death.
Admissions & Administration
Participation in an informational meeting (Meet ‘n Greet) must be conducted prior to
enrollment.
We host a monthly Meet ‘n Greet on the 3rd Monday of each month. This provides parents with
the opportunity to meet staff, visit our facility and have all of their questions answered in a
group format. We have found that a group setting is much more productive than one-on-one.
During our monthly Meet ‘n Greet pertinent information will be exchanged followed by
questions/answers. Please allow approximately 60-90 minutes, depending on the number of
participants, for this process.
For your child’s safety and to comply with State Regulations all enrollment forms must be
completed and on file no later than your child’s first day of attendance.
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A complete list of required forms is located on our website.
Sign-in and out process
Each child must be signed in and out, utilizing our QRcode available inside each facility. Each
authorized person will be provided their own unique PIN for this purpose. Time of day will be
recorded, by the person who brings the child to and removes the child from the center.
For your child's protection, he/she will only be released to persons authorized on the emergency
card by the enrolling parent. If someone other than an authorized person must pick up your
child, they must have written permission signed by the parent/guardian. The person picking up
must have photo identification and use legible signature.
Emergency Contact Information
Contact information must be kept up to date and we must be informed of any changes. If a
parent or guardian is contacted for pick-up in case of illness or other concern it is our policy
that we must be able to contact the parent and arrangements must be made for pick-up within
30 minutes.
Hours of Operation
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, MAKE-UP DAYS OR TRADE DAYS
Business Hours:
Humboldt Street
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday
8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday
Montgomery Village
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday
Attendance, Withdrawal or Termination
Arrival & Pick-up
Children must arrive before 10 a.m. so as not disturb the normal routine that children have
grown accustomed too.
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Children may attend only on those days and times for which they are enrolled. Extra days and
times may be arranged in advance if space permits. Additional fees may apply.
Regarding doctor’s appointments, etc....PLEASE NOTE: due to our policy of children arriving
before 10:00 a.m. to help ease transition stressors for our infants, we strongly encourage all
appointments be made accordingly. Children arriving between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. will not
be permitted. This is to avoid interfering with routine & napping schedules.
Transition
It is recommended that we utilize a two-week probationary period to determine if group care is a
good fit for your child. Some children have extreme reactions to group care and while we do
everything within our program’s guidelines, policies, and procedures, it may be necessary to
request that you seek alternative care if it is deemed that our group care setting is not a good fit.
Ongoing conversations with staff/parents will take place throughout the transition process to
make sure we are doing everything to assist a smooth transition.
Absences
Parents are requested to inform this facility in advance or by 8:00a.m. of the scheduled day of
attendance, whenever possible, if a child is absent.
CCTR Families:
Excused absences are limited to child illness, illness or quarantine of the parent,
family emergency, including accident, injury, sudden illness or death of family
member, vehicle breakdown-3 per year, and sheltering in place to limit covid-19
exposure, and court ordered visitations with copy of court order in family file.
Each family is allowed ten (10) ‘best interest’ days each year, when it is in the best
interest of the child to remain home. Examples include vacations, visiting family
members, moving, cultural or religious holiday, etc...
Unexcused absences include lack of transportation, over-sleeping, and any ‘best
interest’ days beyond the 10 days. After 5 unexcused absences the family may be
asked to meet with the Director or Enrollment Specialist to discuss how Rise and
Shine Child Care Centers can support the family with consistent attendance.
Termination
Unreported absences or nonpayment of one calendar week will be considered a withdrawal and
another child may be accepted in that space without notice or refund of fees.
Other Just Cause for Termination Services may be terminated for any one of the following
reasons:
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• Fraud: knowingly or intentionally withholding pertinent information or materials,
making false statements, or presenting any false material, making any false
statements or presenting false materials or information, as a means of obtaining
subsidized childcare services.
• Refusal to follow Agency Policies.
• Delinquent fees (if applicable).
• Failure to adhere to contract hours.
• Use of a tobacco _product on center property.
• The possession of illicit drugs, alcohol, weapons, or replicas of weapons on center
property.
• Parent, Guardian, or Child who presents a health and/or safety risk to
himself/herself, other children, or staff.
• A child may be dismissed from the program due to a parent/guardian making
remarks that are detrimental to the self-respect of any person on the agency site. This
includes harassing remarks, comments that are disrespectful, arguing about policies,
and refusal to follow agency policies.
• Please note that Rise and Shine Child Care Centers staff will not be involved in child
custody battles; these are matters between parent/guardians and the courts. We will
not tolerate angry arguments on the agency site.
Withdrawal
Parents removing or withdrawing their child(ren) from this facility must give a 30-day advanced
notice.
Holidays & Vacations
This facility will be closed for the following holidays**:
1. Week of New Year’s Eve/Day: exact dates TBA
2. Martin Luther King Jr.
3. Lincoln’s Birthday/President’s Day
4. Spring Break: exact dates TBA
5. Memorial Day
6. July 4th Holiday*
7. Summer Vacation* (one week): exact dates TBA
8. Labor Day
9. Columbus Day
10. Veteran’s Day
11. Week of Thanksgiving
12. Week of Christmas Eve/Day: exact dates TBA
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*May include extra days depending on when these holidays fall during the week. See the facility
calendar located on our website.
**We reserve the right to add 2-3 other days should the need arise for required professional
development days. Dates will be posted at least 30 days in advance.
Health
ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNS OF ILLNESS WILL BE PERMITTED
Your child’s health is a matter of major importance to all of us. A daily health-screening will take
place upon arrival and may include a temperature check. This will include a visual check as well
as screening questions.
This facility provides childcare services to well children only. All children must be symptom-
free and kept at home if not. Absolutely no sign of illness is permitted!
1. Parents are requested to take their child’s temperature each morning. A fever is
considered when a child's temperature is at or above one of these levels: measured
orally (in the mouth): 100°F (37.8°C) measured rectally (in the bottom): 100.4°F
(38°C) measured in an axillary position (under the arm): 99°F (37.2°C)
2. Parents are requested to wash their child’s hands prior to leaving the house.
3. Upon arriving for the day staff will conduct a visual health check that includes
checking for rash or sores around mouth, hands, feet, a scalp check and a temperature
check.
Children with a fever may not return to care until 48 hours, not just two days, but 48 hours,
following fever without the use of fever reducing medication. Children treated with antibiotics
for any contagious illness must wait 24 hours, not just one day, but 24 hours. Please refer our
Health policies, located on our website, for more information.
We require that all children maintain current immunizations (Required immunizations are posted
on our website. An informative link is also available for exemptions).
Parents are to notify this facility of any unusual emotional or physical behavior, illness, or
disability that their child may have or be experiencing.
Signs and symptoms of illness that may indicate an illness in which child must be sent home or
may not be admitted into our program include, but is not limited to the following:
• Fever of 100 degrees or higher: child must be fever free for 24 hours without fever
reducing medicine.
• Lethargy (tired, lack of energy), uncontrolled coughing, persistent crying, irritability
• Green, runny nose accompanied by lethargy or irritability.
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• Diarrhea: child must remain at home. May return 48 hours (not just 2 days but 48
hours) after the last loose stool.
• Undiagnosed rash or open sores.
• Vomiting
• Head Lice: may return 24 hours after treatment and must be nit free before returning
to care.
• Hand, Foot Mouth (HFMD), Ring worm or Impetigo: child may return after lesions
have cleared.
• Scabies: child may return after treatment and skin is clear.
• Strep throat: a child may return after 48 hours of medication and one well day at
home.
• Pink eye/conjunctivitis: child may return after 24hours of antibiotics and eyes free of
discharge.
This facility must be notified immediately of any contagious illness or disease that may be
present or other children in this facility have been exposed to.
Likewise, we will notify parents of unusual demeanor or circumstances that may indicate health
concerns.
Incidental Medical Services
Staff have been trained in Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR and AED which includes procedures for
administering medications.
Staff will administer doctor-prescribed medication under the following conditions:
1. Prescription medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label.
a. We will only administer with signed physician permission signed and on file.
b. Permission to administer signed by parent must on file.
2. Label must include child's name, date, drug name, and dosage.
a. At no time will we administer medication over the prescribed amount
3. Staff will record each occurrence of administered medication in parent portal and
usage form with date, time, amount and who administered.
4. Staff will follow all universal health precautions.
5. Over the counter medication must be in the original container.
a. We will only administer with parental permission slip signed and on file.
b. NOTE: We will not administer eye medication at any time.
6. Medications will be stored in the child’s assigned tote or refrigerator bin (if
refrigeration is required) and transported in the event of emergency requiring
relocation of children.
7. Exception to over-the-counter medication:
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a. Sunscreen must be applied at home. Staff will not re-apply or spray-on
sunscreen.
b. A hat or long sleeves may be best practice if sun exposure is a concern.
8. Inhaled Medication
a. Asthma medication requires an asthma plan filled out by the doctor and parent
and must provide training/instruction to each designated staff person on
administering inhaled medication.
b. Full Nebulizer/inhaler Policy will be provided as needed.
9. Epi-Pen
a. Staff have been trained on the use of Epi-Pen prescribed for severe allergic
reaction.
10. Allergies
a. A medical statement is required for food allergies. We will make provisions
for food alternatives.
b. All food allergies will be posted for food service personnel and classroom
staff.
11. Center Sanitation
a. Clean hands are one of the most effective ways of keeping illness from our
center and away from your child.
b. Hand washing procedures are posted in adult and children's bathroom and
handwashing areas.
c. All adults and children need to wash their hands with soap and water upon
entering the classroom in the morning.
i Upon entering the classroom
after messy play
ii Before and after handling food
iii Before and after
administering/ingesting
medications
iv After toileting and after using a
tissue
v Before and after playing at the
water table
d. Tables, sinks and toilets are sanitized throughout the day and before washing
hands at mealtime.
12. Center Safety
a. Center staff are trained in pediatric 1st Aid, CPR and AED.
b. Staff w/infants practice monthly disaster, fire, and evacuation drills.
c. The center has a supply of drinking water and emergency supplies on the
premises.
d. We do not allow outside shoes on carpets at any time. Shoe covers must be
worn.
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Nutrition
Nutrition is an important part of this program, and a good diet is stressed.
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers are in the process of applying to participate in the USDA
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Once approved our program will provide meals
and snacks free of charge. All meals and snacks will meet the nutritional needs of children
served and all CACFP guidelines.
During our trial period we will continue to provide all meals and snacks. Menus are posted in
advance.
Discipline
Please see Discipline Policy located at our website for full policy and acknowledgment.
In summary, discipline is a positive training tool which consists mostly of reinforcements or
redirection.
The use of physical punishment is never permitted.
If your baby is experiencing a change in the home environment that may result in changes in
behavior in our facility, it is important that we are informed. (Ex. Move to a new home,
schedule changes, new siblings or family member living in home, etc....).
As your partner in the care of your baby, it is important that good communication exists
between the home and providers.
Communication
We have a variety of systems in place for keeping open communication between home and
facility including online parent portal (via ProCare), email, monthly newsletters, periodic
announcements and reminders, daily communication at drop-off and/or pick-up, parent /teacher
conferences, and bi-annual evening parent meetings via zoom.
Our teachers use the app for collecting evidence (observations, anecdotal notes, photographs) of
all children during the day. These pieces of evidence help inform teachers about a child's
current development, child's interests, and multiple learning styles, etc.
This information supports the ratings teachers later make on children’s assessments that are
completed twice a year. The results of the assessments are used to individualize each child's
experiences at our centers.
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Staff incorporate activities, arrange environments and plan for specific experiences throughout
the day that meet the various needs, strengths, and interests of the children in their group.
Assessment results are shared at family-teacher conferences twice per year.
Our teachers also use our center’s app to share moments about your child's day with you! This
is the most exciting feature. Teachers can send photos, notes, mealtimes, nap time,
toileting/diapering, activities, etc.
Our school can also send important school announcements this way, as well as articles on child
development, parenting strategies, parenting resources, community resources, distance learning
activity ideas, etc.
Supplies
Diaper Policy
Rise and Shine Child Care Centers provides disposal diapers for all diaper wearing children. We
will keep a supply of diapers (indiscriminate brand) for community use. We provide the use of
wipes and ointment spray when needed. These services are included in your monthly tuition
when a parent grants us permission (Diaper Service Form).
Families may choose to bring the diaper brand of their choice for use while their child is in
attendance. Diapers from home will be stored separately for each child.
Clothing
Please bring your child dressed and ready for their day. Every day rugged clothes are best.
Children play in sand, water, paint, and other messy materials as part of their daily learning
experiences.
• Clothing must be free of drawstrings, no rings, necklaces, or dangling earrings
allowed.
• Dressing in layers will ensure comfort as the temperature changes throughout
the day.
• Children will have the opportunity to play outdoors every day weather
permitting.
• Extra clothes and a wet bag must be provided.
Miscellaneous
1. Clothing: Please dress your child according to weather conditions. Everyday
‘rugged’ clothes are best. Do not bring children in pajamas (unless this is their
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outfit for the day) or unchanged overnight diapers. Your child must be ready to
begin their day when they arrive.
2. We will provide your child with their very own center tote bag that you can add
an extra change of clothes labeled with your child’s name. Labeling is required.
All items should fit in the provided center tote bag.
3. Napping: 0-12 months on demand. For older babies, please refer to the daily
routine schedule posted online.
4. Toys: We ask that you leave your child’s belongings at home or in the car. We
cannot be responsible for items brought, but we do encourage materials from
home that enhance our program. Thank you!
5. Etc...: It is impossible to accommodate the values of everyone; however, we will
try to create a supportive environment. Therefore,
6. If you do not understand the “What?” or “Why?” of anything related to our
program, please ask.
7. Feel free to bring a special treat to share on your child’s birthday, considering age
appropriate.
Advisory Committee
Family Involvement & Volunteer Opportunities –
The purpose of our Parent Engagement and Community Exchange (PEACE) is to provide
feedback and advice to Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency on parent
engagement efforts and Community Engagement. PEACE is proactive and innovative in
identifying and sharing ways to enhance the agency's parent engagement efforts, parent
advocacy training and community interactions.
Our Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers made up of parents or other family members,
community members and others interested in participation.
Our Advisory Committee meets quarterly; meeting times, topics of interest, and the election of
advisory officers are decided at the first meeting in TBD.
Workshop topics will be determined by results of family interest surveys and discussion at the
first meeting.
These meetings are a great way to network with other families, get information on topics of
interest, and get to know the program and the staff at Rise and Shine Child Care Centers &
Family Services Agency.
These family meetings also provide an opportunity to voice your ideas on fundraising and
program enhancement.
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We want to welcome you to our program, and we look forward to working with you, as a team,
for the continued care, education, and development of your children!
Fundraising
We have an ongoing Amazon Wishlist titled Santa Rosa Rise and Shine Child Care Center,
which is continuously updated. Parents and community members are encouraged to check it
often to see how you can help fulfill needs or requests.
Our Advisory Committee (that's you), together with the staff, will plan annual fundraising
activities to help off-set expenses that are not covered through our regular grant writing process.
All families will be encouraged to participate.
Staying Connected
• Visit us on the Web at santarosariseandshine.com.
• Find us on Facebook at RiseAndShineChildCareCenter
• P.E.A.C.E Facebook group QRcode to join.
• Look for us on Instagram riseandshinesoco
• YouTube @riseandshinechildcarecenters
• Now on Yelp! Each location has its own page.
• Call us (707) 293-9795
• Email us at contactus@santarosariseandshine.com
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It is the intent of Rise and Shine Child Care Centers to fully comply with all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations. Individuals, agencies, organizations, students, and interested third
parties have the right to file a complaint regarding the Rise and Shine Child Care Centers’ alleged
violation of federal and/or state laws. This includes allegations of unlawful discrimination in any
program or activity funded directly by the State or receiving federal or state financial assistance.
For the Infant/Toddler Program (CCTR) complaints must be signed and filed in writing with:
California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
Child Care and Development Division
Attn: Appeals Coordinator
744 P Street MS 9-8-351
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 1-833559-2420
FAX 916 654-1048
Email:CCDDAppeals@dss.ca.gov
If the complainant is not satisfied with the final written decision of the CDE/CDSS, remedies
may be available in federal or state court.
A complainant filing a written complaint alleging violations of unlawful discrimination may also
pursue civil law remedies, including, but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders, or other
remedies or orders.
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We have read the handbook for Rise and Shine Child Care Center located on their website at
www.santarosariseandshine.com
I/We agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set forth and outlined in the
abovementioned handbook.
Rights of the Licensing Agency: Section 101200 (b) & (c) The Department or Licensing Agency
shall have the authority to interview children, or staff, and to inspect and audit child or facility
records without prior consent.
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This page is to be returned and added to your child’s file.
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City of Rohnert Park
Planning Commission Report
Meeting Date: November 14, 2024
Item No: 13.1
Prepared by: Eydie Tacata, Senior Public Works Analyst
Agenda Title: Discussion and Direction on Milestone #3 for the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan
Location: Citywide
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on attached draft Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan. BACKGROUND: The Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will be an update to the
Rohnert Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan adopted in 2014. The ATP is being developed as
part of the Countywide Active Transportation Plan through a grant awarded to the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority (SCTA) and contract held by SCTA. The ATP includes goals, policies, projects and supportive programs that are intended to be consistent with the City’s General Plan and its policies, and complement existing land use plans, transportation strategies, and community development objectives set forth in the broader document.
City staff and SCTA have worked closely with the consultant team, Fehr & Peers, to gather data and establish existing conditions, engage the community, conduct technical analyses, and develop the contents for the draft Active Transportation Plan. Fehr & Peers is also part of the City’s General
Plan consultant team.
On October 12, 2023, City staff and the consultant team presented an overview of the project at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). On May 23, 2024, at another joint meeting of the Planning Commission and BPAC, City staff presented a comparison of the applicable General Plan policies and goals with the proposed draft
ATP goals and policies, so that the Planning Commission could consider the ATP’s consistency with the General Plan. A draft list of Planned Projects was also provided, which included conceptual details for infrastructure and other physical improvements to implement the ATP and General Plan. Community engagement from pop-up events in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, a public
workshop in Summer 2024, comments on digital maps through Fall 2023 and Summer 2024, and
BPAC comments on proposed projects further informed the development of the draft ATP.
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ANALYSIS:
The draft Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan is included as an attachment to this staff report and is provided as information for the Planning Commission and Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee. At previous meetings, the Planning Commission and BPAC reviewed and
commented on specific components of ATP, including Vision, Goals and Policies, planned
projects lists, and maps of existing and proposed facilities. The complete draft ATP is now
provided, with new sections listed below:
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Community Profile & Walking, Biking & Rolling Today (Community
Characteristics and Travel Patterns, Road Safety in Rohnert Park
• Chapter 5. Advancing Active Transportation (Infrastructure Improvements; Considerations for Facility Type; Engineering Treatments Toolbox, Programs)
• Chapter 6. Implementation and Local Considerations (Timeline of Programs and Planned
Projects, Funding, Monitoring)
The draft Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan is also available online at https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/download_file/view/2024/549. A comment form can be found at https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/sonoma-county-atp, along with Draft ATPs for other Sonoma
County jurisdictions participating in the SCTA-led Countywide ATP update effort. This input will be considered before draft ATPs are finalized and brought to respective governing bodies to
consider for adoption. The comment form will be available through November 30, 2024.
Staff is providing an information update and an opportunity for comment on the draft Active
Transportation Plan from members of the Planning Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory
Committee, and the public. After the public comment period, the ATP will be brought to the City
Council for adoption. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This presentation is an informational item and is not subject to CEQA. Future adoption of the
Active Transportation Plan will be exempt from CEQA under PRC Section 21080.20(a)(1) as an active transportation plan because it is a plan developed by a local jurisdiction that promotes and encourages residents to choose walking or bicycling through the creation of safe, comfortable, connected, and accessible pedestrian and bicycling networks.
Planning Manager Approval Date: 11/7/2024
Attachments: 1. Draft Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan
City of Rohnert
Park Active
Transportation
Plan
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Rohnert Park Active
Transportation Plan (ATP)
Public Draft: October 2024
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
2. Community Profile & Walking, Biking & Rolling Today ......................................................... 3
Community Characteristics and Travel Patterns ........................................................................................ 3
Road Safety in Rohnert Park ........................................................................................................................ 3
Existing Active Transportation Network Characteristics in Rohnert Park ................................................. 4
3. Community & Stakeholder Engagement ............................................................................ 11
4. Vision & Goals ................................................................................................................. 13
5. Advancing Active Transportation ..................................................................................... 15
Infrastructure Improvements ..................................................................................................................... 15
Considerations for Facility Type.......................................................................................................... 15
Planned Projects .................................................................................................................................. 16
Engineering Treatments Toolbox ........................................................................................................ 31
Programs & Policies ................................................................................................................................... 41
Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Policies ................................................................................................................................................. 43
6. Implementation: Local Considerations ............................................................................. 47
Timeline ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Planned Projects .................................................................................................................................. 48
Funding ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................... 53
List of Figures
Figure 1. Existing Bikeway Network ................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2. Existing Transit .................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3. Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) and 2022 High-Injury Network (HIN)................................................... 9
Figure 4. 2025 Bikeway & Corridor Projects .................................................................................................... 22
Figure 5. Existing & 2025 Active Transportation Network .............................................................................. 23
List of Tables
Table 1. Bike Facility Selection for Urban, Suburban, Rural Town Centers1 .................................................. 16
Table 2. Planned Infrastructure Improvements: Bike Facilities, Multiuse Paths, and Crossing
Enhancements ............................................................................................................................... 16
Table 3. Catalog of Resources ......................................................................................................................... 32
Table 4. Implementation Timeline and Responsibility for Programs ............................................................. 47
Table 5. 2025 Active Transportation Network – Cost Estimates Summary .................................................. 49
Table 6. Potential Funding Sources, Competitive Grants, and Formula-Based Fundings............................. 52
Table 7. Monitoring Progress ........................................................................................................................... 53
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1. Introduction
The 2025 Rohnert Park Active
Transportation Plan (ATP) was developed as
a component of the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority‘s (SCTA’s) 2025
Countywide Active Transportation Plan (Countywide ATP) effort. This plan focuses
on improving active transportation
connections within the city and creating low
stress connections to surrounding
jurisdictions. The Rohnert Park ATP is also a stand-alone document, which the City of
Rohnert Park can use to guide
implementation of local projects, policies,
and programs.
The primary emphasis of this planning effort
is to increase access to active transportation
modes by planning for infrastructure projects and supportive programs. Active
transportation refers to “human-powered”
modes of travel, like walking, biking, or using
mobility devices. Creating an environment
that encourages a shift from automobile trips to walking or biking trips also promotes
improvements to mental and physical health,
air quality, reduces noise, and improves
social equity. A safer and more connected
network gives members of the community flexibility in their travel, so they do not need to
rely on a personal vehicle to travel through
the city and larger region.
Projects are prioritized based on the needs
highlighted by the community and city staff. Policies and programs are in line with the
city’s near-term plans and funding priorities.
The previous Rohnert Park Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) adopted in
2008 and last updated in 2014 identified a general expansion of walking and biking
facilities. Since the 2014 BPMP was
updated, several changes and
advancements have been made in the state
of active transportation planning practices.
For example, SCTA adopted Vision Zero in
2021, which is a regional commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious
injuries through engineering, programs,
policies, and education. The City of Rohnert
Park subsequently adopted the Vision Zero
Action Plan locally. There have also been policy changes at the national and state
level acknowledging a greater need for more
robust infrastructure, programs, and policies
to make walking and biking safer. With those
and other similar advancements in mind, this plan focuses on:
• All Ages and Abilities – Creating
spaces for people to walk, bike, and
roll that are low-stress and lower risk
to create more opportunities for more
people to walk, bike, and roll. • Regional Coordination – Identifying
and planning regional routes between
jurisdictions as part of the larger
Countywide ATP. • Implementation – Prioritizing projects
and identifying funding to focus and
streamline implementation.
Low-stress network analysis was used to identify opportunities to upgrade or enhance
existing or previously planned projects. The
network analysis considered community and
regional destinations, traffic safety, and
gaps in existing facilities to help inform recommendations for enhanced or new
active transportation improvements.
Community input was gathered to ground
truth and expand findings from the network
analysis to create a robust project list and supporting policy and programs.
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2. Community Profile &
Walking, Biking &
Rolling Today
Community Characteristics and Travel Patterns
The City of Rohnert Park has a population of approximately 44,4001 and shares a southwest
border with the City of Cotati. Rohnert Park is known for being family-friendly and features many activities such as a mini golf course, bowling alley, roller rink, and batting cages. While
Sonoma State University (SSU) is outside of city limits, the campus is adjacent to the city and
staff and students live in Rohnert Park. This makes connections to and from the University
and other services vitally important. The Active Transportation Plan identifies connections
that encourage active transportation uses from residential areas to the downtown area, Rohnert Park Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) station, and SSU.
In the past two decades, Rohnert Park has experienced growth, both in the development of
land uses and in the number of people residing within the city. This includes dense residential infill development that has occurred on the westside of the city over the last ten
years with additional similar development still to occur. The city is also actively building out a new downtown that will increase the number of services and destinations (e.g., retail,
commercial). Cultivating the east-west connection along the Rohnert Park Expressway will
encourage users to take active transportation modes while traveling through the city.
Approximately 66 percent of the city’s population is between the ages of 18 and 64 years old,
and 14 percent are 65 and older.2 Creating an environment that accommodates those of all ages and abilities and supports the first and last mile connections to transit is crucial in
promoting and enabling more walking, biking, and rolling for daily travel needs. Census data
indicate one percent of workers currently bike or walk to work, one percent take transit, 76
percent use single occupancy vehicles, 10 percent carpool, nine percent work from home
and two percent take other means of transportation to work.
As the city continues to grow, there is a need for safer, low stress, and better-connected
walking, biking, and rolling facilities.
Road Safety in Rohnert Park
Per the Office of Traffic Safety, as of 2020, Rohnert Park is categorized as one of the 91
cities in Group D, cities with a population between 25,001 – 50,000 people. The city ranked
1 https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US0662546-rohnert-park-ca/
2 https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US0662546-rohnert-park-ca/
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51 in the total fatal and injury collision category.3 Indicating that about half of the similar
sized cities in California had more fatal and injury collisions and half had fewer fatal and
injury collisions than Rohnert Park. The city’s 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) evaluated collision data from 2015 through 2020. There were three fatalities and 36 severe
injury traffic collisions during that time. There were eleven severe injury collisions involving people walking or biking during this period. The city’s LRSP identified a higher number of
reported collisions along the Rohnert Park Expressway and Golf Course Drive.4
Existing Active Transportation Network Characteristics in
Rohnert Park
Today, Rohnert Park has a clear east-west and north-south bike lane connectivity well-
spaced continuous corridors such as Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park Expressway, Cotati
Avenue, Redwood Drive, and Synder Lane. The city also has popular east-west multiuse paths such as the SMART Trail, Copeland Creek Trail and Hinebaugh Trail. In addition to
those there are some bike routes that provide connections through residential communities. The existing bike network provides basic coverage for individuals who are confident and
capable bike riders. There is an opportunity in Rohnert Park to draw more people to biking
and rolling by enhancing bike lanes on the higher volume and higher speed roads by adding separation and protection for people biking, extending/closing gaps in the multi-use paths,
implementing traffic calming/speed management improvements on neighborhood streets, and adding as well as enhancing existing crossings.
There are opportunities to improve active transportation connections between residential
and retail uses and existing trails and transit facilities throughout Rohnert Park. With the SMART train station located in a central area along Rohnert Park Expressway, there is an
opportunity to create low-stress connections to and from the station and along the SMART pathway that runs north-south. Additional low-stress east-west connections are needed
across the Highway 101 corridor and Golf Course Drive, as well as north-south connections
along Commerce Boulevard, Petaluma Hill Road, Redwood Drive, and Snyder Lane. The
following figures illustrate these opportunities.
Figure 1 illustrates the existing bikeway network. The bikeway network is organized into several distinct facility types, detailed below. Buffered bike lanes and bike boulevards are not
part of the existing bikeway network but are part of the planned network discussed later in
this Plan.
• Multi-Use Paths (Class I) are fully separated bike and pedestrian paths. They follow
their own alignment sometimes parallel to a street, waterway, and/or other
configuration through open space or undeveloped areas. Interactions with vehicles
are limited to street trail crossings.
3 https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-research/crash-rankings-results/?wpv_view_count=1327&wpv-wpcf-
year=2020&wpv-wpcf-city_county=Rohnert+Park&wpv_filter_submit=Submit
4 https://cdnsm5-
hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3037789/File/Engineering/Final%20Rohnert%20Park%20LRSP
.pdf
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• Bike Lanes (Class II) are on-street bike facilities that use a white line or stripe (i.e.,
longitudinal pavement marking) to designate space on the street for bicyclists that is
adjacent to a vehicle lane.
• Buffered Bike Lanes (Class IIB) increase space between the bike lane and vehicle
travel lane(s) using a painted buffer. The painted buffer is often made up of two
parallel white lines with diagonal white lines painted between them. Green pavement
markings can be used at driveways or intersections to draw attention to where vehicle
paths cross bicyclists’ paths.
• Bike Routes (Class III) are shared facilities between bicyclists and motor vehicles.
Bicyclists ride in the vehicle lane. Bike routes are sometimes used to provide a
connection to another bike facility or designated bike route. “Sharrows” (shared-lane
markings) may be used to alert motorists to the presence of on-street bicyclists.
Signs may also be used to mark the route.
• Bike Boulevards (Class IIIB) are streets designed to give priority to people walking and
biking. Bicycle boulevards are streets with one vehicle lane in each direction and
traffic calming treatments are used to slow vehicle speeds to under 25 mph and
discourage non-local vehicle traffic. Treatments can include some combination of
speed tables, raised crosswalks, speed humps, traffic diverters, chicanes, curb
extensions at crosswalks, and/or neighborhood traffic circles at intersections.
Advisory Bike Lanes could be an alternative facility for existing or planned bike
boulevards (or bike routes)5.
• Separated Bike Lanes (Class IV) are on-street bike facilities that include physical
separation between bicyclists and vehicle traffic. Ideally, the physical separation
provides protection to the bicyclist through use of materials such as concrete
medians (with or without landscaping), planters, and/or the bike lane could be
separated by a curb to raise the bike lane to either sidewalk height or an intermediate
height. Green pavement markings can be used at driveways or intersections to draw
attention to where vehicle paths cross bicyclists’ paths as well as additional
intersection treatments to enhance safety.
The existing transit network, as illustrated in Figure 2, includes transit services and amenities
within or immediately adjacent to Rohnert Park. Bikes are allowed on SMART trains and
service is provided throughout Sonoma and Marin counties on approximately 30-60 minute
headways on weekdays and approximately 60-90 minute headways on weekends. Sonoma County Transit (SCT) buses are equipped with bike racks and provide both local service
(routes 10, 12, and 14) and intercity service (routes 44 and 48) on weekdays and weekends.
Golden Gate Transit (GGT) buses are equipped with bike racks and service is provided on 45-
90 minute headways on weekdays via routes 101/172/172x and 55-65 minute headways on
weekends via route 101. GGT provides connections to destinations in Sonoma and Marin counties as well as San Francisco. During the school year, additional buses are deployed to
accommodate school commutes from all parts of the Rohnert Park and Cotati to the middle
school and the high school, located in Rohnert Park. Transit routes are provided along major
5 fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/small_towns/fhwahep17024_lg.pdf
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arterials and collectors throughout the city but existing gaps in the sidewalk network and the
bike network are a barrier to people walking and biking to transit stops.
As described above, to enable more people to walk, bike and roll, and to use these modes to access transit, the spaces built to support those uses need to be safe and comfortable.
Figure 3 illustrates the results of a Level of Traffic Stress analysis used to gauge level of
comfort traveling along a given street. Figure 3 also denotes the streets within Rohnert Park
that were identified as part of SCTA’s High Injury Network6 (HIN) developed as part of
SCTA’s Vision Zero Action Plan.7
An LTS 1 rating indicates the least stressful (most comfortable) facilities. Low stress (LTS 1
or 2) facilities in Rohnert Park include the SMART Trail and the Copeland Creek Trail. LTS 4 indicates the most stressful (least comfortable) facilities. High stress facilities in Rohnert
Park overlap with the HIN segments on the Rohnert Park Expressway, Snyder Lane,
Commerce Boulevard, and Redwood Drive. These roads represent vital connection points throughout the city.
Defining Level of Traffic Stress
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis takes different travel corridor characteristics into consideration, including the number of travel lanes, speed of traffic, number of vehicles,
presence of bike lanes, width of bike lanes, and presence of physical barriers providing
protection from traffic. Based on these variables, a bike facility can be rated with an LTS
ranging from 1 to 4.
The least stressful (most comfortable) facilities are assigned an LTS 1 rating. Facilities with this rating are typically shared-use paths, separated bikeways, low-volume and low-speed bike
routes, and bike lanes on calm and narrow streets. The most stressful (least comfortable)
facilities are assigned an LTS 4 rating. Facilities with this rating are typically major arterials
with multiple lanes of traffic (with or without bike lanes in some cases, depending on speeds)
or narrower streets with higher speed limits.
6 The High Injury Network is a compilation of road segments with an elevated risk of crashes resulting in an
injury or fatality, identified through an analysis of the frequency, severity, and mode of past crashes.
https://scta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sonoma-Vision-Zero-Action-Plan_Final-1.pdf
7 https://scta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sonoma-Vision-Zero-Action-Plan_Final-1.pdf
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Figure 1. Existing Bikeway Network
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Figure 2. Existing Transit
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Figure 3. Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) and 2022 High-Injury Network (HIN)
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3. Community & Stakeholder
Engagement
Initial outreach for the Rohnert Park ATP began in the fall of 2023. In coordination with city
staff, staff from other participating jurisdictions, and SCTA, the Countywide ATP project team prepared a Stakeholder Coordination Plan and Community Engagement Plan to guide
community engagement and milestone presentations to local and regional advisory bodies
and relevant committees. More details on the countywide community and stakeholder
engagement approaches and outcomes are detailed in the 2025 Countywide ATP.
The first community outreach event in Rohnert Park was a pop-up hosted by SCTA at the
10th Annual State of the Latinx Community Address at Sonoma State University in September
2023. This was followed by another pop-up event at the Rohnert Park Raley’s in November 2023. This event gathered input from the general public on existing conditions for walking
and biking in Rohnert Park.
In October 2023, the Countywide ATP project team published a project webpage and online survey and distributed it through the City of Rohnert Park website, social media, and the city’s
November newsletter. SCTA/RCPA also distributed the webpage and survey through its newsletter, mailing list, and social media. During the first round of outreach in Fall 2023, 66
comments were received in Rohnert Park. During the second round of outreach, an additional
19 comments were received, for a total of 85 comments.
Project Web Map Survey with 85 comments in Rohnert Park
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In general, public feedback received
through the first and second rounds
of outreach in 2023 & 2024 revealed the following themes:
• Biking: more separated bike
lanes wide enough to
accommodate all types of
bikes, incentives for bike
parking at businesses and
multi-unit residences, and
more opportunities for bikes
of all sizes on transit
• Walking: upgrade sidewalks
to ensure ADA compliance (move obstacles such as street signs, utility poles),
improve existing and add new crossings, widen sidewalks
• Traffic calming: implement treatments on collectors and residential streets • Trails: improve trail entrances making it easier for bikes to access, create better
transitions from trails to streets, create more public access to land
• Destinations: implement citywide wayfinding to connect people to key locations and
walking/biking routes
• Roadways: reduce vehicle speed on roadways, more active transportation
improvements are needed near schools, and along Rohnert Park Expressway, Golf
Course Drive, Synder Lane, and Redwood Drive
City staff and the project team hosted an additional pop-up engagement event at the
Summer Kick-Off Expo in May 2024. This event gathered input from the general public on proposed projects to improve conditions for walking and biking in Rohnert Park.
City staff and the project team presented the draft vision and goals, and a draft proposed projects list to the Planning Commission and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at
a joint meeting in May 2024. Comments received included support for safe routes to school
improvements, the need to coordinate with the school district and students on proposed improvements as key stakeholders; and interest in developing a citywide
wayfinding program.
In collaboration with SCTA, city staff and the project team also hosted an open house in
June 2024 at the Rohnert Park Community Center. Feedback was gathered on draft
proposed projects and prioritization, draft programmatic recommendations, and the overall Draft Plan. In November 2024, the Draft Plan was brought back to the Planning Commission
and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at a joint meeting. Finally, in early 2025, city
staff and the project team presented the Draft Plan to City Council for adoption.
City staff and project team hosting an open house at the Community Center
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4. Vision & Goals
The vision and goals statements were developed to be consistent with SCTA’s
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, Moving Forward 2050, and were refined based on input
provided by SCTA’s Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Rohnert
Park Planning Commission, the Rohnert Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,
and other regional committees. The City of Rohnert Park’s active transportation vision is as follows:
“Our guiding principles are to improve safety, connectivity, equity, and quality of life. Walking, biking, and rolling shall be safe and appealing modes for people of
all ages and abilities to use for everyday transportation and recreation.”
The city’s active transportation goals are the following:
1. Connected and Reliable – Deliver a continuous active transportation network that
links daily activities and housing, and that allows people of all ages and abilities to use
a variety of transportation types easily, affordably, and dependably.
2. Safe and Well-Maintained – Create and sustain a high-quality and low-stress active
transportation network. Employ Vision Zero and Safety Plan policies and strategies to
advance this goal.
3. Community Oriented and Place-Based – Tailor projects to the surrounding
community contexts and user profiles. Support a diversity of uses and users and
create community through active transportation programs and policies that prioritize
walking, biking, and rolling.
Rohnert Park also developed a series of Policies and Actions to guide implementation of the
ATP, which are aligned with these three goals and presented in Chapter 5’s Programs &
Policies section.
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5. Advancing Active
Transportation
The following are the planned infrastructure and programmatic improvements for enhancing
active transportation in the City of Rohnert Park.
Infrastructure Improvements
Enhancing the safety and comfort of existing facilities as well as expanding the infrastructure and spaces available for active transportation modes are critical to creating
opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and roll. The section below presents locations, extents, and brief descriptions of planned projects followed by a
summary of types of treatments and engineering resources the city may use in designing
and implementing the planned projects.
Considerations for Facility Type
As mentioned earlier in this Plan, the bikeway facilities are organized into several distinct
facility types (see page 4 and 5 for descriptions). The transportation planning and
engineering profession is evolving toward using Multi-Use Paths, Buffered Bike Lanes, Bike
Boulevards and Separated Bike Lanes as often as possible to increase safety and comfort
for people biking. Those facility types provide more separation between bicyclists and moving vehicles and/or slow vehicle speeds to under 25 mph.
Table 1 summarizes the conditions under which each bike facility type is ideally applied.
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Table 1. Bike Facility Selection for Urban, Suburban, Rural Town Centers1
Bike Facility Type Prevailing Vehicle Speed (mph) Vehicle Volume (vehicles per day)
Multi-Use Paths2 n/a n/a
Bike Lanes3 25 to 30 mph 3,000 to 6,500
Buffered Bike Lanes3 25 to 30 mph 3,000 to 6,500
Bike Routes4 Under 25 mph Less than 3,000
Bike Boulevards4 Under 25 mph Less than 3,000
Separated Bike Lanes5 30 mph and Higher 6,500 and Above
Notes: (1) Table content summarized based on information in FHWA’s Bikeway Selection Guide.8 (2) Multi-use paths are off-street and follow their own alignment. They can be useful for providing parallel, low stress routes to existing streets regardless of those streets volumes or speeds.
(3) Buffered Bike Lanes are preferred over Bike Lanes.
(4) Bike Boulevards are preferred over Bike Routes. (5) Separated Bike Lanes physically separate bikes from moving vehicles using treatments that provide protection such as medians, planters, or raising the bike lane to a height similar to a sidewalk.
The planned projects identify a facility type to either enhance existing facilities or close gaps
in the network. Generally speaking, facility type selection was informed by the information summarized in Table 1 as well as considerations for feasibility and continuity with existing
land use and street context.
Planned Projects
Table 2 presents planned projects for enhancing walking, biking, and rolling conditions in
Rohnert Park, including bikeway, pedestrian crossing, and ADA improvements. It includes the
priority for each project. Tier 1 indicates high priority, Tier 2 medium priority, and Tier 3 low priority. Section 6 describes the prioritization process. Rows highlighted in blue indicate a
project is within Caltrans right-of-way and will require coordination to implement. Project
locations with an “*” indicate additional project details are provided following Table 2.
Table 2. Planned Infrastructure Improvements: Bike Facilities, Multiuse Paths, and
Crossing Enhancements
Project
# Project Location Project Description Priority
1 Hinebaugh Creek Trail
Hinebaugh Creek Trail improvements. Fill gaps on west side
to connect to Rohnert Park Expressway West. Consider
alternatives on east side to connect to Rohnert Park
Expressway. Coordinate with findings of "Rohnert Park
Highway 101 Bike & Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Study
(February 2022)" and constraints of crossing under Hwy. 101.
Tier 1
2 Myrtle Avenue between city limits and Lancaster Drive Create low-stress bicycle boulevard connection to Lancaster Drive. Tier 2
3 Camino Colegio from E Cotati Avenue to Bodway Parkway*
Enhance and extend separated bike lanes. Potential near-term enhancements to formalize crossing and access to existing path on the west side of the street. Tier 2
8 https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/docs/fhwasa18077.pdf
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Project
# Project Location Project Description Priority
4 Adrian Drive from Arlen Drive to city limits Install buffered bike lanes. Tier 2
5 Santa Barbara Drive from Adrian Drive to Burton Avenue
Install bike boulevard, implementing traffic calming measures to reduce the level of stress. Add wayfinding to draw bicyclists from Adrian Drive to lower-stress Santa Barbara Drive. Tier 3
6 Beverly Drive from Bernice Avenue to city limits
Install bike boulevard, implementing traffic calming measures to reduce the level of stress. Include intersection crossing and ADA improvements. Tier 2
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Enterprise Drive between
Commerce Boulevard and
Seed Farm Drive
Consider separated bike lanes in coordination with Central
Rohnert Park PDA Plan and Downtown development. Also
consider enhancement of connections from Copeland Creek
Trail to Downtown to encourage use of Copeland Creek Trail
as alternative to Enterprise Drive.
Tier 1
9
Hunter Drive between
Commerce Boulevard and
Enterprise Drive
Study the installation of bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, or
separated bike lanes. Confirm Sonoma County Transit's use
of Hunter Drive.
Tier 1
10 State Farm Drive between Commerce Boulevard and Enterprise Drive*
Install separated bike lanes. Coordinate with Central Rohnert Park PDA Plan, which outlines options and considerations for configuring existing right-of-way. Tier 1
13 Keiser Avenue and Snyder Lane Install signal and crosswalk at Keiser Avenue/Snyder Lane intersection. Tier 2
14 Labath Avenue between Business Park Drive and Laguna Drive* Install separated bike lanes. Tier 2
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Business Park Drive
between Labath Avenue
and Redwood Drive*
Install separated bike lanes. Tier 3
16
Dowdell Avenue between
Millbrae Avenue and
Business Park Drive
Install separated bike lanes Tier 2
17 Country Club Drive between Fairway Drive and Hudis Street
Create low-stress bicycle boulevard connections between Fairway Drive and Hudis Street. Install pedestrian enhancements to include high-visibility striping, ADA directional curb ramps, and bulbouts where feasible.
Tier 3
18 Eleanor Avenue between Country Club Drive and Snyder Lane
Install bike route, study level of stress and consider upgrading to bike boulevard. Tier 2
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Multi-use path between N Rohnert Park Trail and Fauna Avenue/Holly Avenue
Create connection between Fauna Avenue and Holly Avenue, and install multi-use path connecting north to N Rohnert Park Trail. In advancing project, reference the Holly-Fauna Emergency Vehicle Access Bridge Feasibility Study (February 2024).
Tier 3
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Bodway Parkway between
Valley House Drive and E
Railroad Avenue
Install buffered bike lanes with roadway extension. Tier 2
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Project
# Project Location Project Description Priority
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Evergreen Elementary School - Elizabeth Avenue from Country Club Drive to Elvera Street, Ellis Street, Elvera Street, and Emily Avenue between Ellen Street to Elvera Street
Create low-stress bicycle boulevard connections to and from Evergreen Elementary School, residential neighborhoods, and surrounding parks. Install RRFB at mid-block crossing. Include traffic calming elements such as speed cushions to slow speeds along the roadway.
Tier 2
23 Commerce Boulevard from Redwood Drive to Golf Course Drive Improve existing multi-use path. Tier 1
24 Copeland Creek Trail and Sonoma County Water Agency Service Road
Install bridge to connect the Copeland Creek Trail and Sonoma County Water Agency Service Road. Tier 2
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Magnolia Avenue between
Camino Colegio and
Bodway Parkway
Create low-stress bicycle boulevard. At Mitchell Drive and
Manchester Avenue, stripe high-visibility crosswalks, install
bulbouts, and daylight intersections. Consider traffic calming
elements such as speed humps to slow speeds along the
roadway.
Tier 3
26 E Cotati Avenue within city
limits
Install separated bike lanes between western city limit and
Camino Colegio to connect to multi-use path, and complete
multi-use path gap along SW corner of SSU on the north side
of the roadway. At Bodway Parkway stripe high-visibility
crosswalks.
Tier 1
27 Liberty Avenue and Lindsay Avenue
Create low-stress bicycle boulevard along Liberty and Lindsay Avenue. Also see project 53 for crossing improvements at Liberty/Lindsay intersection. Tier 3
28 Liman Way and Lancaster Drive
Install RRFBs accessing Ladybug Park and University Elementary School at La Fiesta. At the crosswalks, daylight the intersection and install bulbouts to reduce crossing distance (at Lancaster Dr and Liman Way).
Tier 3
31 East-West Copeland Creek Trail Connection Copeland Creek Trail connection over US 101. Rohnert Park is in PID phase with Caltrans (2024). Tier 1
32 Three Trail Connection
Formalize a connection over Rohnert Park Expressway to
connect the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail, along with a
connection to the Copeland Creek Trail and Washoe Creek
Trail.
Tier 2
33
Country Club Drive from
Golf Course Drive to
Hinebaugh Creek
Greenway
Install multi-use path between Golf Course Drive and
Hinebaugh Creek Greenway. Install pedestrian enhancements
to include high-visibility striping, ADA directional curb ramps,
and bulbouts where feasible.
Tier 1
34
Country Club Drive from Hinebaugh Creek Greenway to Rohnert Park Expressway
Install bike lanes between Hinebaugh Creek Greenway and Rohnert Park Expressway. Consider lowering posted speed limit to 25 mph. Implement in coordination with Project 44. Tier 2
35 Liman Way and Lancaster Drive at Ladybug Park
Install RRFBs accessing Ladybug Park and University Elementary School at La Fiesta. At the crosswalks, daylight the intersection and install bulbouts to reduce crossing distance (at Ladybug Park).
Tier 3
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Project
# Project Location Project Description Priority
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Liman Way and Lancaster Drive at University Elementary School at La Fiesta
Install RRFBs accessing Ladybug Park and University Elementary School at La Fiesta. At the crosswalks, daylight the intersection and install bulbouts to reduce crossing distance (at La Fiesta Elementary School).
Tier 3
37 Camino Colegio and Magnolia Avenue
Improve the Camino Colegio and Magnolia Avenue intersection to include high-visibility crosswalks, bulbouts, ADA compliant crosswalks, and extended medians to serve as pedestrian refuge islands.
Tier 3
38 Redwood Drive and Golf Course Drive* Crossing improvements at signalized intersection to improve conditions for people walking and biking. Tier 2
39 Hwy 101 SB Off-Ramp and
Golf Course Drive*
Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve
conditions for people walking and biking. Tier 2
40 Commerce Boulevard and
Golf Course Drive*
Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve
conditions for people walking and biking. Implement in
coordination with Project 67.
Tier 2
41 Golf Course Drive and SMART Multi-Use Trail and Roberts Lake Road*
Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve walking and biking conditions. Implement in coordination with Project 57. Tier 1
44 Country Club Drive and Racquet Club Circle* Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection. Implement in coordination with Project 34. Tier 3
45 Country Club Drive and Valley Village Mobile Home Park Entrance*
Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking conditions. Tier 3
46 Seed Farm Drive and
Southwest Boulevard*
Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve
walking and biking conditions. Implement in coordination with
Projects 63 and 65.
Tier 1
47 Southwest Boulevard and
Burton Avenue*
Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve
walking and biking conditions. Implement in coordination with
Project 63 and 64.
Tier 1
50 Camino Colegio and Maple Drive*
Crossing improvement at an unsignalized intersection to improve walking conditions. Coordinate improvements with Project 3. Tier 3
51 Myrtle Avenue & path entrance approx. 370 feet west of Liman Way*
Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking conditions. Study traffic calming / gateway treatment and mid-block crossing on Myrtle Drive where "Laguna de Santa Rosa Path" connections are on both sides of Myrtle.
Tier 3
52 Lords Manor Way and Lancaster Drive* Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking conditions. Tier 3
53 Liberty Avenue and Lindsay
Avenue*
Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve
walking conditions. Tier 3
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Copeland Creek Trail
(south side path) and
Commerce Boulevard
Crossing improvement. Coordinate with Project 31 and 60. In
near-term, provide wayfinding that encourages people to
cross at Commerce Boulevard/Avram signalized intersection.
Coordinate with Rohnert Park Highway 101 Bike & Pedestrian
Crossing Feasibility Study (February 2022).
Tier 1
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Project
# Project Location Project Description Priority
56 Redwood Drive from northern city limits to southern city limits*
Study upgrade of existing bike lanes to separated bike lanes, while considering Rohnert Park General Plan greater emphasis on Dowdell Avenue for preferred bicycle infrastructure close to residential uses.
Tier 1
57 Golf Course Drive from SMART multi-use trail to Synder Lane*
Install multiuse path along/parallel to Golf Course Drive. Implement in coordination with Project 41. Tier 1
58 Path from Donna Court to SMART MUP, through golf course
Study feasibility of a multiuse path connection from Donna Court to SMART Trail multiuse path. Tier 1
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Bodway Parkway from East
Cotati Avenue to Valley
House Drive
Upgrade facility to a buffered bike lane. Tier 3
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Commerce Boulevard from
Rohnert Park Expressway
to Copeland Creek*
Install separated bike lanes on the west side of Commerce
Boulevard. Tier 1
61 Snyder Lane from East Cotati Ave to northern city limits* Install multiuse path along east side of Snyder Lane. Tier 1
62 Southwest Boulevard from Snyder Lane to SMART multi-use path* Install separated bike lanes. Tier 1
63 Southwest Boulevard from Burton Avenue to SMART multi-use path*
Implement separated bike lanes. Implement in coordination with Project 46, 47, 62, and 64. Tier 1
64
Southwest Boulevard from
Burton Avenue to Adrian
Drive*
Implement separated bike lanes. Implement in coordination
with Project 47 and 63. Tier 2
65
Seed Farm Drive from
Southwest Blvd to
Enterprise Dr*
Implement separated bike lanes. Tier 1
66 Golf Course Drive between Hwy 101 Off-Ramp SB and Redwood Drive
Install separated bike lane. Requires lane reconfigurations at intersections and between intersections as described in Projects 38, 39, and 40. Coordinate with Caltrans improvements identified in District 4 Bicycle Plan.
Tier 1
67 Commerce Blvd between Utility Court and Golf Course Drive*
Install bidirectional separated bike lanes on east side of Commerce Boulevard. Implement in coordination with Project 40. Tier 1
68 Dowdell Avenue from Business Park Drive to Martin Avenue
Enhance existing bike lanes to buffered bike lanes by narrowing marked vehicle lanes to 10 to 11 feet wide and using the remaining space to mark a buffer adjacent to existing bike lanes.
Tier 1
69
Rohnert Park Expressway
between western and
eastern city limits
Study feasibility for upgrading existing bike lanes to separated
bike lanes or a multiuse path. Tier 1
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State Farm Drive to
Redwood Drive New
Crossing
Construct a new ped/bike only grade separated crossing
across US 101 to connect State Farm Drive and Redwood
Drive.
Tier 3
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Notes (1) Crossing improvements could include high visibility markings, pedestrian-scale lighting, curb extensions (a.k.a. bulb outs), leading pedestrian intervals at signals, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) or pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB) at unsignalized intersections.
(2) Project priorities are included in Table 2. Prioritization methodology is explained in Section 5. Implementation:
Local Considerations. (3) Projects on Caltrans Right of Way are highlighted in blue.
Figure 4 illustrates the location of the planned bikeway and corridor improvements and
Figure 5 shows the location of planned pedestrian crossing and sidewalk improvements.
Crossing improvements could include high visibility markings, pedestrian-scale lighting, curb
extensions (a.k.a. bulb outs), leading pedestrian intervals at signals, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) or pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB) at unsignalized intersections.
Figure 6 shows planned improvements as well as the existing biking network.
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Figure 4. 2025 Bikeway & Corridor Projects
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Figure 5. Existing & 2025 Active Transportation Network
Additional Project Details
The following expanded project descriptions are for select projects in Table 2. This additional
information is intended to aid city staff in future implementation of these projects. In some
instances, the expanded descriptions present options as to how the project could be
designed and/or specify treatments that could be included to improve walking or biking
conditions. As the projects below are developed further, city staff may choose, for a variety of reasons, to implement the project in a manner different than what is described below. The
order below is the same order in which the projects are listed in Table 2.
Project 3: Camino Colegio from E Cotati Avenue to Bodway Parkway
Type: Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Enhance and extend separated bike lanes. In the near-term, add vertical elements to existing separation on west side of Camino Colegio. Beyond near-term,
install separated bike lanes on each side of Camino Colegio. Minimum width of 7.5 feet with mountable curb at 4:1 slope edge and 6.5 feet of rideable space. Based on existing paved
street width, appears feasible to implement by narrowing existing vehicle lanes to 11 feet
wide. NACTO design guidance here: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/raised-cycle-tracks/
Project 10: State Farm Drive between Commerce Boulevard and Enterprise Drive
Type: Install Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Install separated bike lanes. Coordinate with Central Rohnert Park PDA
Plan, which outlines options and considerations for configuring existing right-of-way.
For signalized intersection along project extents, install protected intersection features that
include bike signals, bike phasing, two-stage bike turn boxes, bike cross-markings (or conflict markings), high visibility markings for pedestrian crosswalks, crosswalks consistently across
each intersection leg, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) with No Right Turn on Red, or
protected signal phasing for pedestrians, and upgrade curb ramps to directional ramps
consistent with ADA requirements.
For unsignalized intersections along project extents, enhance existing marked pedestrian crosswalks and new pedestrian crosswalks with treatments such as high visibility markings,
pedestrian refuge islands, advanced yield lines, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and
other similar measures to reduce risk of collisions. Also, at unsignalized intersections, include bike conflict markings (i.e., cross bike markings) and where appropriate based on
wayfinding and route connectivity, two-stage bike turn boxes.
Project 14: Labath Avenue between Business Park Drive and Laguna Drive
Type: Separated Bike Lanes
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Expanded Description: Install separated bike lanes. Mark existing vehicle lanes (one per
direction) as 11 feet wide. Repurpose remaining 8 to 9 feet in width in each direction to a
separated bike lane. Upgrade intersections at project limits and within extents to align with treatments needed for separated bike lane (e.g., bike cross markings, bike signal heads at
signalized intersections, etc.).
Project 15: Business Park Drive between Labath Avenue and Redwood Drive
Type: Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Install separated bike lanes. Mark existing vehicle lanes (one per direction) as 11 feet wide. Repurpose remaining 8 to 9 feet in width in each direction to a
separated bike lane. Upgrade intersections at project limits and within extents to align with treatments needed for separated bike lane (e.g., bike cross markings, bike signal heads at
signalized intersections, etc.).
Project 38: Redwood Drive and Golf Course Drive
Type: Crossing Improvements at Signalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvements at signalized intersection to improve conditions for people walking and biking.
Specific improvements include the following:
(1) Mark crosswalk across north leg of the intersection. And add corresponding directional curb ramps to the NW and NE corners.
(2) Add lighting such that both sides of each crosswalk are lit and each corner is appropriately lit.
(3) Add a Two Stage Bike Turn Queue Box to SW, NE, and SE corners. Installation of the Two
Stage Bike Turn Queue Box in the NE corner is contingent upon implementing a NO RIGHT
TURN ON RED for the westbound approach. Installation of the Two Stage Bike Turn Queue
Box in the SE corner is contingent up on also installing a curb extension in the SE corner that prevents the eastbound traffic from using the EB right-turn only lane as a through lane. If
changes are made to lane configurations per project 39, then curb extension would no longer
be needed.
(4) Add bike conflict markings (i.e., bike cross markings) through intersection to connect the
bike lanes that are oriented north-south along Redwood Drive.
(5) In coordination with Project 39, revise lane configurations to create space for wider and
consistent bike lanes on approach to and through the intersection and extending further east
to connect to bike lanes on Golf Course Drive at US 101 interchange.
Project 39: Hwy 101 SB Off-Ramp and Golf Course Drive
Type: Crossing Improvements at Signalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve
conditions for people walking and biking.
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Specific improvements include:
(1) Replace hatched pavement markings on east leg with raised concrete curb/expanded
sidewalk.
(2) Shift lanes on west leg south to create space for a designed buffered bike lane or
separated bike lane in WB direction.
(3) Update bike conflict markings (i.e., cross bike markings) to connect the existing bike lanes
with the new bike lanes.
Project 40: Commerce Boulevard and Golf Course Drive
Type: Crossing Improvement at Signalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve conditions for people walking and biking. Design and implement in coordination with
Project 67.
Specific improvements include:
(1) Add a marked crosswalk across the east leg of the intersection.
(2) Upgrade all curb ramps to directional curb ramps.
(3) Repurpose existing EB right-turn only lane to a raised separated bike lane in EB direction.
(4) Reconfigure EB lanes to one left-turn only, two through lanes, and one right-turn only lane
(where current right most through lane is at today).
(5) Extend curb/widen sidewalk in SE corner to remove outside receiving lane. No need for
three receiving lanes in the eastbound direction.
(6) Upgrade buffered bike lane in WB direction to a raised separated bike lane.
Project 41: Golf Course Drive and SMART Multi-Use Trail and Roberts Lake Road
Type: Crossing Improvement at Signalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve walking
and biking conditions. Implement in coordination with Project 57.
Specific improvements include:
(1) Add bike conflict markings (i.e., bike cross markings) parallel to existing marked
crosswalks provide connection to/from bike lanes on Roberts Lake Road to the sidewalk that
connects to/from SMART Trail.
(2) Add bike signals to aid in bike crossing connection.
(3) In NW corner add a Two-Stage Bike Turn Queue Box to assist in access to SMART Trail
for WB bikes.
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(4) Update signal phasing to include bike signals and protected phasing for bikes and
pedestrians to cross Golf Course Drive.
(5) Widen sidewalk to 10 to 15 feet from SMART Trail crossing terminus to crosswalk across east leg of intersection to increase space for bikes and people going/to from trail.
Project 44: Country Club Drive and Racquet Club Circle
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection. Implement in
coordination with Project 34.
Add lane markings to clearly delineate one vehicle lane in each direction; mark lane widths at
11 feet wide. Paint curbs within 20 feet of the existing marked crosswalks red to indicate no on-street marking. Construct pedestrian refuge island such that it includes existing width
marked crosswalks and the length of it extends north approximately 60 to 65 feet. Add
advanced yield markings on north and southbound approaches. Upgrade west corner of existing marked crosswalk to include a curb extension and directional curb ramp. Confirm
both sides of the marked crosswalk are appropriately illuminated under low light/dark conditions.
Project 45: Country Club Drive and Valley Village Mobile Home Park Entrance
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve
walking conditions.
Specifically includes the following improvements:
1. At existing marked crosswalk across Country Club Drive,
a. Install a pedestrian refuge island using the space currently occupied by the
northbound left-turn lane. Construct a pedestrian refuge island that is
approximately 10 feet wide and that extends 50 feet north along Country Club
Drive. North of the end of the refuge island, the center portion of the road can
become the left-turn lane for the intersection at Rohnert Park Expressway.
b. Consider implementing a raised crosswalk to help manage vehicle speeds.
c. Redesign ramps to directional curb ramps that are ADA compliant and tighten
curb radii to require slower vehicle turning speeds.
d. Add lighting on each side of the crosswalk.
e. Add advanced yield line markings on approach to the crossing.
2. On the side streets (i.e., Walnut Circle and Civic Center Drive), enhance crosswalk
markings to high visibility markings, add advanced stop bars, and update curb ramps
to directional and ADA compliant.
3. Consider lowering posted speed limit on Country Club Drive to 25 mph.
4. Pending lower posted speed on Country Club Drive and adequate sight distance, add
a second marked crosswalk, with high visibility markings and curb extensions across
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south leg of the intersection to provide more direct access to bus stop in southeast
corner of the intersection. If the crosswalk across the northern leg is raised, also raise
the added crosswalk across the southern leg.
Project 46: Seed Farm Drive and Southwest Boulevard
Type: Crossing Improvement at Signalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at signalized intersection to improve walking
and biking conditions. Implement protected intersection features in coordination with Project 63 and 65.
Reconfigure vehicle lane configurations on Seed Farm Drive approach. Convert to one
southbound left-turn, one southbound right-turn lane. Repurpose existing right-turn slip lane
into protected space for pedestrians and bikes. Add bicycle signals and bike conflict
markings (i.e., bike cross markings) for movements to/from Seed Farm Drive and Southwest Boulevard. Consider raising separated bike lanes on approach to the intersection and
through the intersection along the southern edge of Southwest Boulevard.
Project 47: Southwest Boulevard and Burton Avenue
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking and biking conditions. Implement in coordination with Project 63 and 64.
Upgrade marked crosswalks to high visibility markings. Add marked crosswalk across west leg. Reconfigure median across west leg to create a crossing refuge island. Mark cross-bike
markings parallel to each crosswalk. Upgrade curb ramps to be directional, aligned with
crosswalks, and ADA compliant. Upgrade lighting so both sides of each crosswalk are marked. Consider raised crosswalks on Southwest Boulevard to help manage vehicle speeds
and align with raised separated bike lanes along Southwest Boulevard (see Project 63 and 64).
Project 50: Camino Colegio and Maple Drive
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at an unsignalized intersection to improve
walking conditions. Coordinate improvements with Project 3.
Upgrade pavements to improve visibility. Add RRFB to each side of the crosswalk and in the
median. Upgrade curb ramps to be directional and ADA compliant. Install lighting so the
crosswalk is lit on both sides during low light or dark conditions. Install advance yield markings and roadway signs.
Project 51: Myrtle Avenue & path entrance approximately 370 feet west of Liman Way
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection or Mid-block Crossing
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking
conditions. Install advance stop bars. Upgrade both crosswalks to high visibility crosswalks.
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Implement a raised crosswalk across Myrtle Ave to further manage speeds and encourage
compliance. Could also consider a mid-block crossing. There is a path on the north side of
Myrtle Avenue that intersects with the street. On the south side of Myrtle Avenue is an existing natural path that follows the city limit line between Cotati and Rohnert Park, and
which is commonly used by residents and school groups. The project acknowledges this existing desire line and creates a safer crossing. Perhaps gateway treatment, especially west
of the crossing.
Project 52: Lords Manor Way and Lancaster Drive
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking conditions. Upgrade to high-visibility crosswalk markings. Add crosswalk markings across
the north leg. Upgrade curb ramps to directional ramps and ADA compliance. If there are
concerns about speeds along Lancaster Drive, implement raised crosswalks across Lancaster Drive to encourage compliance and manage vehicle speeds.
Project 53: Liberty Avenue and Lindsay Avenue
Type: Crossing Improvement at Unsignalized Intersection
Expanded Description: Crossing improvement at unsignalized intersection to improve walking
conditions. Implement no on-street parking 20 feet in advance of the marked crosswalk. Add advanced yield line pavement markings and signage. Make sure both sides of crosswalk are
lit under low light and dark conditions. Raise crosswalk to help manage vehicle speeds and make people more visible. Crosswalk warning signs should be added to southbound Liberty
Avenue in advance of horizontal curve in the roadway.
Project 55: Copeland Creek Trail (south side path) and Commerce Boulevard
Type: Grade Separated Crossing
Expanded Description: Implement grade separated crossing of US 101 for active transportation users. Coordinate with Rohnert Park Highway 101 Bike & Pedestrian Crossing
Feasibility Study (February 2022). Also, coordinate with Project 31 and 60. In near-term,
provide wayfinding that encourages people to cross at Commerce Boulevard/Avram
signalized intersection.
Project 56: Redwood Drive from northern city limits to southern city limits
Type: Install Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Implement separated bike lanes. Enhance existing bike lanes by
upgrading to separated bike lanes. All intersections and driveways at project limits and within
project extents would need to be upgraded based on design of separated bike lanes.
Options to implement separated bike lanes include: (1) A road diet to reallocate a vehicle lane in each direction to space for higher quality, safer bicycle lanes; or (2) Creating raised
separated bike lanes by narrowing vehicle lanes and using the additional resulting width as
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well as existing bike lane width to widen the sidewalks – thereby creating space for a
separated raised bike lane at sidewalk level adjacent to pedestrian space.
Project 57: Golf Course Drive from SMART multi-use trail to Snyder Lane
Type: Install Multiuse Path
Expanded Description: Install multiuse path along/parallel to Golf Course Drive. Options for design could include widening existing sidewalk along north side of Golf Course Drive,
determining if there is available right-of-way adjacent to the golf course on the southern side
of Golf Course drive, and/or stretches where the facility is a bidirectional or unidirectional raised separated bike lane that replaces existing bike lanes. Implement in coordination with
Project 41.
Project 60: Commerce Boulevard from Rohnert Park Expressway to Copeland Creek
Type: Install Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Install separated bike lanes on the west side of Commerce Boulevard. Options for design include: (1) Implement a road diet to reallocate space from a vehicle lane
to a bidirectional separated bike lane; or (2) Widen the existing sidewalk on the west side of Commerce Boulevard into the existing bike lane creating a multiuse shared path of 12 feet in
width. All intersections and driveways at project limits and within the project extents would
need to be redesigned to manage vehicle and bicycle conflicts appropriately and safely.
Project 61: Snyder Lane from East Cotati Ave to northern city limits
Type: Install Multiuse Path
Expanded Description: Install multiuse path along east side of Snyder Lane.
The following are considerations for designing and implementing such a multi-use path.
• Improvements to Snyder Lane should be coordinated with ongoing roadway widening efforts.
• Narrowing vehicle lanes where possible would create addition space that could be
used for the multi-use path.
• Acquisition and/or dedication of additional right-of-way may be necessary to create
space for the multi-use path.
• Installation of a multi-use path without removal of a through vehicle lanes would likely
require expanding the existing sidewalk to be inclusive of the existing bike lane and reclassifying space as a multi-use path, particularly in the segment south of Medical
Center Drive. A minimum of 12 feet should be maintained for the multi-use path.
• All intersections and driveways at project limits or within project extents would need
to be redesigned to either be protected intersections or intersections with protected
elements (e.g., bike signals, separate phasing for people walking or biking through the intersection), high visibility markings, enhanced lighting, etc.
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Project 62: Southwest Boulevard from Snyder Lane to SMART multi-use path
Type: Install Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Install separated bike lanes. The following describes a potential configuration for those separated bike lanes based on existing paved cross-section along
Southwest Boulevard. In some places vehicle lane widths may need to be narrowed to 11 feet. Parking lane width where existing on-street parking is permitted is assumed to be 10 to
11 feet in width.
Along the southern side of Southwest Boulevard install a consistent raised separated bike lane. A total minimum width of 7.5 feet wide. One foot for a mountable curb with 4:1 edge
slope and a 6.5-foot-wide rideable space.
Along the northside of Southwest Boulevard install a raised separated bike lane. Where
present, move existing on-street parking to be adjacent to vehicle travel lane. Install a raised
bike lane between the sidewalk and adjusted on-street parking. Raised bike lane would be a
minimum of 10 feet wide with 2 feet for curb width, 7 feet for rideable width and 1 foot for
separation from space for people walking.
NACTO design guidance here: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-
guide/cycle-tracks/raised-cycle-tracks/
Project 63: Southwest Boulevard from Burton Avenue to SMART multi-use path
Type: Separated Bike Lane
Expanded Description: Implement separated bike lanes. Based on existing paved street width, appears feasible to implement as a raised bike lane on each side of Southwest Boulevard. In
some locations vehicle lane widths may need to be narrowed to 11 feet.
Each bike lane would be 7.5 feet wide minimum. One foot for a mountable curb with a 4:1 slope edge and a 6.5-foot-wide rideable space. NACTO design guidance here:
https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/raised-cycle-tracks/
Implement in coordination with Project 46, 47, 62, and 64.
Project 64: Southwest Boulevard from Burton Avenue to Adrian Drive
Type: Separated Bike Lanes
Expanded Description: Implement separated bike lanes. Based on existing paved street width,
the following configuration appears potentially feasible.
On the north side of Southwest Boulevard, install a raised bike lane with a minimum of 7.5
feet wide. One foot for a mountable curb with a 4:1 slope edge and a 6.5-foot-wide
rideable space.
On the south side of Southwest Boulevard, move existing on street parking to be adjacent to
vehicle travel lane. Install a raised bike lane between the sidewalk and adjusted on-street parking. The raised bike lane would be a minimum of 10 feet wide with two feet for curb
width, 7 feet for rideable width and 1 foot for separation from space for people walking.
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In some places existing vehicle lane widths may need to be narrowed to 11 feet. Parking lane
width where there is existing on-street parking permitted is assumed to be 10 to 11 feet in
width. NACTO design guidance here: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/raised-cycle-tracks/
Implement in coordination with Project 47 and 63.
Project 65: Seed Farm Drive from Southwest Blvd to Enterprise Drive
Type: Separated Bike Lane
Expanded Description: Implement separated bike lanes. Based on existing paved street width, appears feasible to implement as a raised bike lane on each side of Seed Farm Drive. In
some locations vehicle lane widths may need to be narrowed to 11 feet.
Each bike lane would be 7.5 feet wide minimum. One foot for a mountable curb with a 4:1
slope edge and a 6.5-foot-wide rideable space. NACTO design guidance here:
https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/raised-cycle-tracks/
Implement in coordination with Project 46.
Project 67: Commerce Blvd between Utility Court and Golf Course Drive
Type: Separated Bike Lane
Expanded Description: Install bidirectional separated bike lane on east side of Commerce
Boulevard. Include updated crossing treatments at Commerce/Utility Ct to facilitate people crossing at that existing crosswalk on bike and on foot. Remove existing right-hand,
northbound vehicle lane from Commerce Boulevard to Golf Course Drive and repurpose that space for the bidirectional separated bike lane. The minimum width is 15 feet with 3 feet for
separation and 12 feet of rideable space. Specific design guidance here:
https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/two-way-cycle-tracks/. Implement in coordination with Project 40.
Engineering Treatments Toolbox
In designing and implementing the 2025 Active Transportation Network projects, and taking
actions to fulfill the policies and goals identified in this Plan, city staff will use engineering treatments consistent with established industry resources and guidance published by
reputable organizations such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), American Association of State
Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), and California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The following tables include examples of the types of engineering treatments the city may use in
the design and implementation of enhanced active transportation infrastructure.
Table 3 provides a list of available resources the city can use when designing new active
transportation infrastructure. While the design guidance in these resources offer options for
a wide range of contexts, this is not an exhaustive list of potential resources.
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Table 3. Catalog of Resources
Resource Description
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
Federal standards on traffic signs, road surface markings, and
signals.
A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets (Green Book) National guidance on roadway geometric design
AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities, 2nd Edition
Guidance on the planning, design, and operation of pedestrian facilities
FHWA Small and Rural Multimodal Networks Reference guide on active transportation facilities in small towns and rural areas
Caltrans DIB -94 Complete Streets: Contextual Design Guidance Design guidance to support implementation of complete streets projects on roads owned by Caltrans
FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide Guidance on selecting and designing different types of bikeways
based on street and land use contexts
FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning
and Design Guide
Guidance for planning and designing separated bike lanes under
different contexts
NACTO Guides: Urban Street Design Guide, All Ages and Abilities Guide Reference guides on best practices for street design
NCHRP Report 926 – Guidance to Improve Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections Step-by-step process for selecting intersection safety treatments
FHWA Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations
A reference guide on what type of crosswalk and crossing treatments are most applicable in a given location
Public Rights of Way Accessibility
Guidelines (PROWAG) Guidelines that provide best practices for accessibility
LRFD Guide Specifications for Design of
Ped Bridges
Guide Specifications address the design and
construction of typical pedestrian bridges
Bicycle Facility Toolbox
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Pedestrian Facility Toolbox
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Traffic Calming Toolbox
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40
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Programs & Policies
In addition to infrastructure improvements described above, the Rohnert Park ATP includes
programmatic and policy recommendations to support the Plan’s Vision and Goals.
Programs
The following describes programs aimed at supporting the implementation of the policies
and projects identified in the Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan.
Active Transportation Program
The city will establish an Active Transportation Program that is comprised of:
• Staff assigned to lead and monitor the implementation of the city’s Active
Transportation Plan, with responsibilities such as:
◦ (i) ensuring planned projects are incorporated into the city’s CIP list; ◦ (ii) coordinating with SCTA, Sonoma County, Caltrans, and cities within the region
regarding active transportation projects and topics including shared mobility
programs and the Safe Routes to School Program; ◦ (iii) oversight and management of all elements of the city’s Active
Transportation Program;
◦ (iv) participating in and leading staff training related to industry guidance for
planning, design, and maintenance of active transportation improvements making
use of guidance from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National
Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO); and
◦ (v) identifying and helping to pursue grant funding for larger active
transportation investments.
• As funding becomes available, invest in the planning and design of planned projects
identified in the city’s Active Transportation Plan. • Pursue regional, state, or federal grant funds to support planning, design, and
construction of planned projects identified in the city’s Active Transportation Plan.
• Explore developing and implementing a quick build program to facilitate the design
and implementation of low-cost active transportation improvements at planned
project locations identified in the city’s Active Transportation Plan. This would include
identifying improvements that could be implemented via the city’s repaving program
and/or as part of other routine maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement a bike parking program consistent with the policies and
actions identified in the city’s Active Transportation Plan.
• Partner with Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the City Public Safety Department and
Community Services & Recreation Department to develop and distribute educational
materials and/or host community events that promote safe road user behavior in
support of improving walking, biking, and rolling for all ages and abilities.
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Transportation Demand Management Supportive Programs
The city will work with SCTA to implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
program objectives to encourage non-auto trips (such as walking, biking, and transit), and reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. This may include education and encouragement
activities targeted at larger residential developments and employers. Potential actions
could include:
• Develop a local TDM ordinance based on SCTA’s Shift Model TDM Ordinance,
including considerations for employers and developers, infrastructure, and programs. • Coordinate with employers on the development and implementation of commute
programs by engaging with employers, transit agencies, and shared
mobility programs.
• Market existing TDM programs to employers and developers through business
assistance programs, green business certifications, and commute fairs.
• Assist employers with the development of commute programs and marketing
alternative modes of transportation to employees.
• Coordinate countywide policy actions via the SCTA/RCPA.
Sidewalk/Crosswalk Maintenance and Gap Closure Program
The city will establish a local sidewalk maintenance and gap closure monitoring program, to
achieve the goals outlined in Policies 1-3, 1-4 and 2-2. Program elements could include:
• Develop a sidewalk repair program to ensure the city maintains or enforces
maintenance of current and future sidewalks. • Prioritize closure of sidewalk gaps that connect people to activity centers, schools,
transit, parks, and the downtown area. • Regularly evaluate where new crosswalks may be needed and/or where there are
needs for crosswalks enhancements (e.g., high visibility paint, RRFB, HAWK signals)
• Continue to engage with the community to prevent obstruction of sidewalks and
pedestrian facilities with parking, trash bins, signs, etc.
• Monitor and update tracking of sidewalks built and/or percentage of roadways with
sidewalks citywide.
Bicycle Parking Program
The city will establish a Bicycle Parking Program, aligned with Policy 1-6. The program will
include the following activities:
• Review and consider updates to the city’s bike rack standards.
• Review and/or update Municipal Code to ensure adequate bike parking is included in
all new development projects, multifamily and commercial remodels, and Use
Permit approvals.
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• Assess bike parking needs within the city’s parks and right-of-way and develop a
program to provide adequate bike parking near amenities and at key destinations.
• Consider requiring temporary bike parking (e.g., racks, bike valet) at limited term and
special events. • Create incentives for local businesses to bring their bike parking into compliance with
current city standards.
• Support local transit providers in providing and maintaining convenient and secure
bicycle parking facilities that accommodate bicycles of all shapes and sizes.
Wayfinding Program
The city will establish a Wayfinding Program to plan, design, fabricate, install, and maintain
directional signage throughout the city to help residents and visitors navigate to key
destinations or routes. The program will include such activities as the following:
• Create a plan to determine sign locations and information to include on the signs.
Signs could include things like distance to key destinations, directional arrows to
bicycle routes and trails, multiple languages, and design aesthetics matching existing
city signs.
• Design and fabricate the signage consistent with relevant industry guidance and
requirements.
• Coordinate with the appropriate city and county departments to install signage (e.g.
Public Works). • Promote the newly installed wayfinding through city and other local channels.
• Plan for sign maintenance such as the cleaning of signs and replacing worn signs.
Policies
The City of Rohnert Park has a series of Policies and Actions to guide the implementation of
the ATP including actions to promote active transportation within Rohnert Park. The Policies and Actions support each of the Plan’s goals as shown below.
GOAL 1: Connected and Reliable
Deliver a continuous active transportation network that links daily activities and housing, and that allows people of all ages and abilities to use a variety of transportation types easily,
affordably, and dependably.
POLICY 1-1: Prioritize and implement bike and pedestrian projects identified in the ATP, given
the amount of funding available to Rohnert Park.
POLICY 1-2: Incorporate and include funding for bike and pedestrian improvements
identified in the ATP, as well as maintenance of active transportation facilities in the city’s 5-
Year Capital Improvement Program.
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POLICY 1-3: Prioritize closure of sidewalk gaps that connect people to activity centers,
schools, transit, healthcare, parks, and the downtown area, ensuring that streets safely serve
seniors, youth, those with disabilities, and all members of the community.
POLICY 1-4: All public streets shall have a sidewalk connecting to the broader network, on a
minimum of one-side, phased as city funding and/or nexus with private development allows.
Determining the appropriate side shall be based on the existing sidewalk network,
environmental conditions, and impediments to construction.
POLICY 1-5: As part of city or private development projects, enhance pedestrian and bike facilities along or adjacent to all arterial roadways. Multi-use path and separated bike lanes
should be the first choice in the design of all new multi-modal infrastructure.
POLICY 1-6: Ensure adequate bike parking is available citywide.
POLICY 1-7: Prioritize ADA improvements in High-Volume Pedestrian Areas.
POLICY 1-8: Work cooperatively with responsible agencies including the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, Sonoma County Water Agency,
and others to close existing facility gaps and ensure the active transportation network is implemented, constructed, and maintained.
POLICY 1-9: Proactively seek opportunities for acquisition of abandoned rights-of-way, flood
control rights-of-way, and lands for the development of new multi-use pathways in coordination with SCTA, Sonoma Water, and Sonoma County Regional Parks.
POLICY 1-10: Increase the U.S. Census derived “Journey to Work” mode split percentage for walking and biking by 50% by the year 2040.
POLICY 1-11: Work with federal, state, regional, and local agencies to secure funding to
implement the citywide active transportation system. Encourage multi-jurisdictional funding applications to implement the regional active transportation system.
POLICY 1-12: Install wayfinding and directional signage, markers, and stencils on off-street paths, on-street bikeways, local roads, and state routes to improve wayfinding for bicyclists
and pedestrians, assist emergency personnel, and heighten motorists’ awareness.
POLICY 1-13: The city will update this Active Transportation Plan every five years to ensure
community needs continue to be met and design treatments are current with best practices.
GOAL 2: Safe and Well-Maintained
Create and sustain a high-quality and low-stress active transportation network. Employ Vision
Zero and Safety Plan policies and strategies to advance this goal.
POLICY 2-1: Seek opportunities to separate existing and future bike facilities from motor
vehicle traffic with buffers or greater protection such as a curb, flexible bollards, delineators,
or other more durable barriers on streets where vehicle speeds are greater than 25 mph. Use best practices when designing bicycle facilities.
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POLICY 2-2: Develop and operationalize a sidewalk repair program to ensure the city
maintains or enforces maintenance of sidewalks. Continue to engage with the community to
prevent obstruction of sidewalks and pedestrian facilities with parking, trash bins, signs, etc.
POLICY 2-3: Maintain all bike lane symbols, striping, green paint, and buffer paint and ensure
all bike lanes have standard bike symbols. Ensure bike lanes are kept free of trash bins,
vehicles, and debris.
POLICY 2-4: Require that road construction projects minimize their impacts on active
transportation users through the proper placement of construction signs and equipment, and by providing safety detours.
POLICY 2-5: Provide additional pedestrian safety improvements at intersections and crossings.
Action 2-5.1: Increase pedestrian safety at controlled and uncontrolled crossings,
where needed, to complete pedestrian networks and provide access to destinations.
Utilize industry best practices such as the FHWA Guide for Improving Pedestrian
Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations, ADA standards, and Caltrans Roadway Lighting Manual.
Action 2-5.2: Increase pedestrian safety at intersections. Utilize proven
countermeasures identified by FHWA including signal phasing, timing adjustments, high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, and pedestrian
scale lighting.
POLICY 2-6: Improve bicycle safety at controlled and uncontrolled intersections, using proven
countermeasures identified by FHWA and other industry resources.
POLICY 2-7: Implement and incorporate actions in SCTA’s adopted Sonoma County Vision
Zero (VZ) Action Plan (2022).
Action 2-7.1: Support Safe Routes to School program and school districts to promote safe, active transportation through education, school policies, and pick-up/drop-off
procedures (VZ Action 3.1).
Action 2-7.2: Prioritize low-cost quick-build projects to rapidly implement bike and
pedestrian safety improvements along the High Injury Network (VZ Action 4.1).
Action 2-7.3: Prioritize closing gaps in bike and pedestrian networks and design facilities for all ages and all abilities (VZ Action 4.6).
Action 2-7.4: Update street design standards to reflect latest research and best
practices around safety and Complete Streets, with an emphasis on serving diverse road users of all ages and abilities (VZ Action 4.8).
Action 2-7.5: Enhance training for law enforcement personnel responsible for crash reporting to address the unique attributes required to accurately report circumstances
of crashes involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users (VZ
Action 6.1).
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Action 2-7.6: Use regional data sources such as the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission's Regional High Injury Network and Regional Safety Data System, and
Caltrans District 4 location-based needs identified by their active transportation planning efforts to inform safety project development and funding decisions (VZ
Action 6.3).
POLICY 2-8: Review and update speed limits on city-owned roadways based on updated
California MUTCD guidance.
POLICY 2-9: Implement daylighting in alignment with California ruling AB 413, painting curbs red within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk.
POLICY 2-10: Post appropriate speed limits on multi-use paths to regulate e-scooter and e-bike use.
POLICY 2-11: Consider e-bikes, e-scooters, and other mobility devices when designing bicycle
facilities by considering design attributes such as wider facilities as well as forgiving edge
treatments (e.g., mountable curbs).
GOAL 3: Community Oriented and Place-Based
Tailor projects to the surrounding community contexts and user profiles. Support a diversity of
uses and users and create community through active transportation programs and policies
that prioritize walking, biking, and rolling.
POLICY 3-1: Explore areas that could be designated or converted into bike/pedestrian-only
zones or designed to minimize automobile traffic impacts. Explore opportunities throughout the city to add amenities such as landscaping, shade, public art, seating, and
drinking fountains.
POLICY 3-2: Work with transit providers to offer and maintain all-weather shelters and other
amenities at transit stops and transportation centers.
POLICY 3-3: Where possible and/or desirable, utilize alternative surfaces for pathways such as decomposed granite, crushed rock, or other natural-like materials.
POLICY 3-4: Continue to work with the SCTA to develop a regional bike share/
micromobility program.
POLICY 3-6: Achieve a Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM rating from the League of
American Bicyclists.
POLICY 3-7: Encourage and incentivize more people to walk, bike, and roll through education
and encouragement activities such as special events, Bike-to-Work Day, and social
media campaigns.
POLICY 3-8: Coordinate with School Districts and the Recreation Department to increase
active transportation education with a focus on youth as well as e-bike and e-scooter use.
POLICY 3-9: Outreach to a broad cross-section of Rohnert Park residents with a diversity of
lived experiences when conducting community engagement for active transportation
projects.
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6. Implementation: Local
Considerations
The following outlines a timeline and potential funding sources the city can use to make
consistent, steady progress towards achieving its vision and goals for enhancing walking, biking, and rolling.
Timeline
Programs
Putting the Active Transportation Plan policies and programs into action is a critical initial
step in providing a foundation for buildout and utilization of the network. Many of the policies
and the broader Active Transportation Program identified in this Plan are ongoing or recurring considerations and activities, that once initiated, will sustain investment in active
transportation improvements as well as institutionalize designing streets for safe and
comfortable walking, biking, and rolling.
Table 4 summarizes the timeline and the responsible party (or parties) or the mechanism for
implementing the program.
Table 4. Implementation Timeline and Responsibility for Programs
Program Timeline Responsible Party or Mechanism for Implementation
Active Transportation Program (Establish and Initiate Program) 0 to 2 years Director of Development Services, Director of Public Works, City Council
Transportation Demand Management
Program
(Establish and Initiate Program)
0 to 3 years Director of Development Services, Director
of Public Works, City Council
Sidewalk Maintenance and Gap
Closure Monitoring Program
(Establish and Initiate Program)
0 to 5 years Director of Development Services, Director
of Public Works
Bicycle Parking Program
(Establish and Initiate Program) 0 to 1 years
Director of Community Services, Director of
Development Services, Director of Public
Works
Wayfinding Program (Establish and Initiate Program) 0 to 2 years Director of Community Services, Director of Development Services, Director of Public Works
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Planned Projects
Prioritization
Opportunities to advance specific projects toward implementation will be dependent on
external factors (e.g., land use projects, successful grant applications). With this in mind, the planned projects identified in this Plan have been prioritized into three tiers:
• Tier 1 – High Priority
• Tier 2 – Medium Priority
• Tier 3 – Low Priority
The criteria used to sort the projects into each tier were as follows:
• Safety – Extent to which the project is on a portion of the SCTA Vision Zero HIN
and/or if it has been identified in the city’s Local Road Safety Plan as a
priority location.
• Equity – Extent to which the project would improve active transportation access or
conditions for an equity-focus population as defined at the regional, state, or
federal level. • Proximity to Existing and Future Transit – For a given project, the distance from an
existing or future bus stop or transit station.
• Proximity to Schools – For a given project, the distance from an existing school.
• Low-Stress Gap Closure – Scored based on whether the project would close a gap in
the low-stress network, with extra points for projects on the Sonoma County Regional
Routes network.
For each criterion, each project received a score based on the extent to which it fulfilled the
criteria. The collective scores were normalized into a single number or index. Tiers 1, 2, and 3
were established to align with the top, middle, and bottom third of the project scores.
Projects are presented by tier in Table 2.
Once sorted into each of the three buckets, projects are not sorted within each tier to gives
city staff discretion and flexibility to respond to various opportunities that arise and can
facilitate implementation. Within the broader Countywide ATP, the project prioritization criteria is aligned with project selection criteria for the Go Sonoma funding program.
Cost Estimates
This section presents the costs estimates for implementing the 2025 Active Transportation
Plan. Project cost estimations were developed to provide a general idea of the anticipated
cost for each proposed project type. These estimates are based on an engineering review of
unit costs and quantities for the project types shown. They are based solely on construction
costs and do not include other soft costs that may be associated with projects (e.g., design, environmental, permitting, construction management).
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Table 5 summarizes project costs by project type and prioritization tier for the 2025 Active
Transportation Network.
Table 5. 2025 Active Transportation Network – Cost Estimates Summary
Project Type Unit Cost Quantity Cost Estimate
Tier 1 Priority Projects
Multi-Use Path1 $1,023,500/mile 6.16 miles $6,304,760
Bike Lane2 $176,000/mile - -
Buffered Bike Lane3 $574,000/mile - -
Bike Route4 $12,500/mile - -
Bike Boulevard5 $87,500/mile .71 miles $62,125
Separated Bike Lanes6 $1,655,000/mile 6.55 miles $10,840,250
Crossing Improvement (Unsignalized)7 $8,000 to $60,000 1 location $8,000 to $60,000
Crossing Improvement (Signalized)8 $8,000 to $120,000 3 locations $24,000 to $360,000
Sidewalk Installation9 $480/linear feet - -
Corridor Study $300,000/mile 3.81 miles $1,143,000
Traffic Calming10 $75,000/mile - -
Total Tier 1 Priority Projects11 $18.4M to $18.8M
Tier 2 Priority Projects
Multi-Use Path1 $1,023,500/mile .07 miles $71,645
Bike Lane2 $176,000/mile 0.19 miles $33,440
Buffered Bike Lane3 $574,000/mile 1.45 miles $832,300
Bike Route4 $12,500/mile 0.49 miles $6,125
Bike Boulevard5 $87,500/mile 1.13 miles $98,875
Separated Bike Lanes6 $1,655,000/mile 2.39 miles $3,955,450
Crossing Improvement
(Unsignalized)7 $8,000 to $60,000 - -
Crossing Improvement (Signalized)8 $8,000 to $120,000 3 locations $24,000 to $360,000
Sidewalk Installation9 $480/linear feet - -
Corridor Study $300,000/mile - -
Traffic Calming10 $75,000/mile - -
Total Tier 2 Priority
Projects11 $5M to $5.4M
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Project Type Unit Cost Quantity Cost Estimate
Tier 3 Priority Projects
Multi-Use Path1 $1,023,500/mile 0.41 miles $419,635
Bike Lane2 $176,000/mile - -
Buffered Bike Lane3 $574,000/mile 1.48 miles $849,520
Bike Route4 $12,500/mile - -
Bike Boulevard5 $87,500/mile 1.48 miles $129,500
Separated Bike Lanes6 $1,655,000/mile 1.25 miles $2,068,750
Crossing Improvement (Unsignalized)7 $8,000 to $60,000 11 locations $88,000 to $660,000
Crossing Improvement
(Signalized)8 $8,000 to $120,000 - -
Sidewalk Installation9 $480/linear feet - -
Corridor Study $300,000/mile - -
Traffic Calming10 $75,000/mile - -
Total Tier 3 Priority Projects11 $3.6M to $4.1M
2025 Active
Transportation Network
Total All Projects11 $27M to $28.3M
Notes: (1) 12’ wide AC path, 2’ gravel shoulders, striping and 4 signs per mile. (2) Unidirectional bike lanes on each side of a two-way street. Striping, green thermoplastic for conflict markings at
intersections and driveways (assumed to occur every 100feet and are 5’ wide x 20’ long), and 4 signs per mile.
(3) Unidirectional bike lanes on each side of a two-way street. Pavement marking in 3’ wide AC buffer lane along entire length, green thermoplastic for conflict markings at intersections and driveways (assumed to occur every 100feet and are 3’ wide x 20’ long), and 4 signs per mile. (4) “Sharrow” or similar type of pavement marking at 250-foot intervals and 8 signs per mile.
(5) “Sharrow” or similar type of pavement marking at 250-foot intervals, 8 signs per mile, and a combination of traffic calming
treatments which could include, but are not limited to, neighborhood traffic circles, raised crosswalks, high visibility crosswalk markings, speed humps, chicanes, and curb extensions. (6) Unidirectional bike lanes on each side of a two-way street. 7’ wide AC Bikeway, concrete edge treatment/median in buffer, bikeway stripe, pavement marking, 4 signs per mile and three signalized intersection improvements per mile.
(7) Improvements at unsignalized intersections include, but are not limited to, pedestrian refuge islands, high visibility
crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, raised crosswalks, and curb extensions. (8) Improvements at signalized intersections include, but are not limited to, two-stage bike turn boxes, bike signals, high visibility crosswalks, cross-bike or bike conflict markings, pedestrian count down signals, and implementing directional curb ramps.
(9) Both sides of street. 7’ wide concrete sidewalk and underlying compacted base material, including curb and gutter.
(10) Traffic calming includes one, or a combination of improvements, including but not limited to treatments such as neighborhood traffic circles, raised crosswalks, added crosswalk markings, speed humps and curb extensions. (11) Price per mile assumes “blank slate” and includes new pavement improvements only. (i.e., no demo, drainage, etc.). Mobilization, traffic control, etc., are excluded.
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Funding
This section describes the funding sources available to fund the projects and programs
identified in this plan. In addition to local funding sources such as the Capital Improvements
Program and developer fees, Table 6 presents a list of competitive grants and formula-based
funding programs that have been reviewed for potential consideration to address financial needs of the projects identified in the plan. Further discussion of regional and federal funding
options is included in the 2025 Countywide ATP.
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Table 6. Potential Funding Sources, Competitive Grants, and Formula-Based Fundings
Regional Funding Sources
GoSonoma https://scta.ca.gov/measure-m/gosonoma/
Transportation Development Act, Article 3 (TDA3) https://scta.ca.gov/projects/funding/#tda3
Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) https://scta.ca.gov/projects/funding/#tfca
State of California Funding Sources
AHSC – Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/ahsc/
ATP – Active Transportation Program https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-
program
CleanCA – Clean California https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/
HSIP – Local Highway Safety Improvement Program https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program
LPP – Local Partnership Program https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/local-partnership-program
PROTECT – Promoting Resilient Operations for
Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving
Transportation
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-
stateprograms/protect
REAP – Regional Early Action Planning https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/programs-
active/regional-early-action-planning-grants-of-2021
RC:H2B – Reconnecting Communities: Highways to
Boulevards
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-
state-programs/rc-h2b
RMRA & HUTA – Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account & Highway Users Tax
Account
https://www.sco.ca.gov/aud_road_maintenance_sb1.htm
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SCCP – Solutions for Congested Corridors Program https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/solutions-for-congested-corridors-program
Federal Funding Sources
ATIIP – Active Transportation Infrastructure
Investment Program
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestri
an/atiip/
CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/documents/congestio
nmitigation-and-air-quality-improvement-cmaq-program
RAISE – Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants
RSTG – Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rural-surface-transportation-grant
SMART – Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SMART
SS4A – Safe Streets and Roads for All https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A
STIP – State Transportation Improvement Program https://catc.ca.gov/programs/state-transportation-
improvement-program
STP – Surface Transportation Block Grant https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/stp/
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Monitoring
Staff will track progress toward implementing this Plan’s content as well as achieving this
Plan’s goals using the measures shown in Table 7. On an annual basis, as part of staff’s
update on the General Plan progress, they will report to the Planning Commission and City
Council the most recent status for each measure below.
Table 7. Monitoring Progress
Measures Baseline Data Source Frequency
Goal: Connected &
Reliable
Miles of bikeway facilities
(total) 40.10 miles City data Annual
Linear feet of sidewalk
gaps (total) n/a City data Annual
Goal: Safe & Well-Maintained
KSI pedestrian and bike involved collisions with goal those are zero Ped: 6/Bike: 5 2015-2020; SWITRS Annual
Number of crossing improvements installed n/a City data Annual
Community Oriented &
Place Based
Number of active
transportation
improvements within a
1/4 mile of transit/bus
stop
n/a City data Annual
Number of new or
upgraded bike parking
facilities
n/a City data Annual
Notes: “n/a” Indicates a baseline number for the measure is not applicable.