In Phase Two, we:

• Shared results from Phase 1 and closed the feedback loop
• Identified transportation challenges by neighborhood
• Presented a draft pedestrian and bicycle network for input
• Developed corridor vision plans for key streets in Rancho Cordova

In phase one, over 1,200 community interactions helped shape our understanding of local transportation needs. Here’s what we learned: 

• Safety is the #1 concern. Residents want safer crossings, better lighting, and traffic-calming measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists, especially along Coloma Rd, Sunrise Blvd, Douglas Rd, Bradshaw Rd, and school zones.
• Comfort and shade matter. Wide sidewalks, street trees, and shade along trails were frequently requested to encourage more walking and biking — particularly during hot weather.
• Protected bike lanes are a priority. Many community members feel unsafe in painted bike lanes and called for separated bikeways, traffic filtering, and secure bike parking.
• Families and seniors need better access. There’s a strong desire for ADA-friendly sidewalks, safe school routes, and better connections to parks, schools, and neighborhood destinations. Often the biggest challenge is leaving the neighborhood and crossing big, busy streets.

Key Quotes from the Community:

• “Bike lanes aren’t safe unless they’re protected.”
• “Walking would be easier if I didn’t have to cross so many wide, dangerous intersections.”
• “The trails are great — we just need more of them, and better lighting at night.”

• Existing Conditions Report

• Safety First: Traveling on city streets and paths should not result in a loss of life.
• Healthy and Sustainable: Residents and visitors value their health and the environment and are free to incorporate sustainable and active travel into their lives.
• Joyful Choices: Walking, biking, and rolling are joyful, practical, satisfying, and natural choices for trips around the city.
• Deliver and Maintain: The City views activate transportation projects and their maintenance as the essential to everyday life. 

Developing safe, convenient bicycle access is a priority for Rancho Cordova. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the City of Rancho Cordova as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community, and the city continues to develop an even safer, more comfortable bikeway network with support facilities, and foster a thriving bicycling culture through programs and events.

May Is Bike Month is an annual month-long event to celebrate bicycling. Bicycling is not only a fun activity, but also great for your physical and mental health and the environment! So, save the date for May 2026, and get ready to get together with family and friends, hop on a bike and enjoy over 26 miles of beautiful bike and pedestrian trails in the City of Rancho Cordova.