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Two bicyclists using a bike lane.The City of Fremont wants to hear from you! We are gearing up for the new Active Transportation Plan (ATP), the next five-year strategic plan to encourage and promote active transportation use for all ages and abilities. Being able to walk, bike, and roll to the places you visit in your community are part of what makes Fremont a happy city, and we want to know how we can make using “active transportation” in Fremont even better. What is “active transportation”? It’s walking to your local park, school, or transit stop. It’s bicycling to your favorite trail or café. It’s rolling in a wheelchair or on a scooter to visit friends. It’s even just taking a neighborhood stroll for fresh air and exercise.


The ATP project will be a consolidation of the existing Bicycle Master Plan and the Pedestrian Master Plan, as well as incorporate the latest design practices, policies, and infrastructure planning for all active transportation modes (including bicycling, walking, and micromobility). The City’s overall mission is to develop its infrastructure to be safe, convenient, connected, and comfortable for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities who live, work, and visit Fremont. Comprehensive engagement with the Fremont community is key in ensuring that the next set of active transportation strategies and guidance for the next five years is successful in fulfilling this mission.

Phase 3 outreach, which included an online survey and interactive map as well as tabling at the Farmers Markets in June, has concluded. Staff are now developing the Draft ATP, which will be circulated for public comment and City Commission review this Fall.

You can view our upcoming in-person and online engagement opportunities in the "Upcoming Outreach Events" section. Sign up for the ATP mailing list so that you don't miss any notifications on future community meetings, engagement opportunities, and information on the development of the ATP.


Timeline

Summer 2023: Phase 1 Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis

Learning about the Community's experience walking/biking in Fremont.

Fall 2023/Spring 2024: Phase 2 Network and Recommendations Development

Neighborhood community outreach and engagement with walking and biking activities.

Summer 2024: Phase 3 Project Priority Review

Share and receive input on Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Network and Programs, and develop the Draft Plan.

Fall/Winter 2024: Draft Plan Development, Circulation, and Review (current phase)

Draft ATP circulation for public comment and City Commissions review. An Open House will be hosted in late 2024.

Early 2025: City Council Review and Adoption of Final ATP*

*Tentative Date

Two bicyclists using a bike lane.The City of Fremont wants to hear from you! We are gearing up for the new Active Transportation Plan (ATP), the next five-year strategic plan to encourage and promote active transportation use for all ages and abilities. Being able to walk, bike, and roll to the places you visit in your community are part of what makes Fremont a happy city, and we want to know how we can make using “active transportation” in Fremont even better. What is “active transportation”? It’s walking to your local park, school, or transit stop. It’s bicycling to your favorite trail or café. It’s rolling in a wheelchair or on a scooter to visit friends. It’s even just taking a neighborhood stroll for fresh air and exercise.


The ATP project will be a consolidation of the existing Bicycle Master Plan and the Pedestrian Master Plan, as well as incorporate the latest design practices, policies, and infrastructure planning for all active transportation modes (including bicycling, walking, and micromobility). The City’s overall mission is to develop its infrastructure to be safe, convenient, connected, and comfortable for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities who live, work, and visit Fremont. Comprehensive engagement with the Fremont community is key in ensuring that the next set of active transportation strategies and guidance for the next five years is successful in fulfilling this mission.

Phase 3 outreach, which included an online survey and interactive map as well as tabling at the Farmers Markets in June, has concluded. Staff are now developing the Draft ATP, which will be circulated for public comment and City Commission review this Fall.

You can view our upcoming in-person and online engagement opportunities in the "Upcoming Outreach Events" section. Sign up for the ATP mailing list so that you don't miss any notifications on future community meetings, engagement opportunities, and information on the development of the ATP.


Timeline

Summer 2023: Phase 1 Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis

Learning about the Community's experience walking/biking in Fremont.

Fall 2023/Spring 2024: Phase 2 Network and Recommendations Development

Neighborhood community outreach and engagement with walking and biking activities.

Summer 2024: Phase 3 Project Priority Review

Share and receive input on Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Network and Programs, and develop the Draft Plan.

Fall/Winter 2024: Draft Plan Development, Circulation, and Review (current phase)

Draft ATP circulation for public comment and City Commissions review. An Open House will be hosted in late 2024.

Early 2025: City Council Review and Adoption of Final ATP*

*Tentative Date

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Phase 3 Interactive Map

4 months

Please note that the Phase 3 Interactive Map for incorporation into the ATP has closed on June 28th, 2024.

Provide Input on the Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks 

The City needs your input on the proposed bicycle network and pedestrian priority areas. The maps represent an update to the citywide network based on a needs assessment and community engagement completed in the fall and spring. 

The bicycle network and pedestrian priority areas represent a vision for Fremont’s active transportation system. As a next step, the projects will be prioritized to form an action plan for the next five years. 

Add comments to the map below to tell us: 

  • Proposed bicycle projects you like. 
  • Proposed pedestrian priority areas you agree with. 
  • Biking or walking challenges that are not addressed by the proposed network and priority areas. 
  • Other important community destinations not served by the bike network and pedestrian priority areas. 

How to Use the Web Map:

Click the "Add Marker" button and leave a marker on the location you would like to leave a comment. 

Click on theicon on the left-hand side of the screen to add a comment using pins in the interactive web map. Please refer to the legend below to identify the different types of projects and priority areas.  

To zoom to a specific address, use theicon on the right-hand side of the screen. 

To zoom to your location, use theicon on the right-hand side of the screen. 

To filter pins, click on theicon on the left-hand side of the screen. Pins can be filtered to only the pins you add. 

If you haven't already, sign up for the ATP mailing list so that you don't miss any notifications on future community meetings, engagement opportunities, and information on the development of the ATP. 

Legend:

Bikeways Proposed for Fremont

The draft bikeway network aims to serve people of all ages and abilities. The following represent the six types of proposed bikeways; thinner lines are existing facilities and thicker lines are proposed facilities. For a description of each type, please visit this document.

Pedestrian Priority Areas Proposed in Fremont 

What Are Pedestrian Priority Areas? 

Pedestrian priority areas provide access to important destinations such as schools, parks, transit hubs, and commercial areas. These are generally the areas of the city that see the most people walking. Pedestrian Priority Areas are within a 10-minute walk from key destinations: commercial areas, community service destinations, parks, schools, senior centers, and transit hubs. In addition, Pedestrian Priority Areas are within 75 foot buffers of bus stops and prior severe injury or fatal pedestrian collisions.  

These areas are proposed for prioritizing safety enhancements and complete streets projects.  

CLOSED: This map consultation has concluded.
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Phase 2 Interactive Map

6 months

Please note that the Phase 2 Interactive Map for incorporation into the ATP has closed on November 17th.

CLOSED: This map consultation has concluded.