Active Transportation Plan

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