Transportation Master Plan Update At NC Council Meeting
Transportation Master Plan Update At NC Council Meeting
Nevada City is launching a multi-year project to improve local bike and pedestrian connectivity, aiming to create safer, more accessible routes while preserving the town’s historic charm.
An update on what will be a multi-year process to make it easier to walk, bike, and roll around Nevada City was presented at the recent City Council meeting. With help from a planning and design group, the city will identify gaps in streets and trails and explore connections to schools, downtown, parks, nearby communities, and public lands. The presentation followed another Community Workshop that was held at the Miners Foundry, just prior to the meeting. It was conducted by Katie Selin, the Project Manager with Alta Planning and Design. She told the Council there was strong representation from bicyclists…
Councilmembers Gary Peterson and Doug Fleming agreed that better loops and connectivity is needed to access Nevada City more easily…
City staff says the planning process will evaluate existing conditions and network gaps, identify community needs and priorities, and develop a prioritized list of projects and funding opportunities. The plan will recommend projects that fit Nevada City’s historic character and terrain, with estimated costs and steps toward implementation.
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