GOAL M-3: Active Transportation

A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles.

  • Policy M-3.1
    Nonmotorized Travelway Network
    Expand and maintain a citywide network of nonmotorized travelways within both the public and private realms that create linkages between neighborhoods, recreational amenities, schools, employment centers, neighborhood serving commercial, and activity centers.
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  • Policy M-3.2
    Nonmotorized Travelway Amenities
    Enhance nonmotorized travelways with amenities such as landscaping, shade trees, lighting, benches, crosswalks, rest stops, bicycle parking, and support facilities that promote a pleasant and safe experience.
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  • Policy M-3.3
    Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
    Lead the development and implementation of safe routes to schools and parks by partnering with the school districts, residents, property owners, and community stakeholders.
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  • Policy M-3.4
    Regional Coordination
    Coordinate development of the City’s active transportation and transit network with adjacent jurisdictions, OCTA, and other appropriate agencies.
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  • Policy M-3.5
    Education and Encouragement
    Encourage active transportation choices through education, special events, and programs.
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  • Policy M-3.6
    Transit Connectivity
    Enhance first and last mile connectivity to transit facilities through safe, accessible, and convenient linkages.
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  • Policy M-3.7
    Complete Streets Design
    Enhance streets to facilitate safe walking, bicycling, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation through community participatory design.
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  • Policy M-3.8
    Santa Ana River and Golden Loop
    Proactively pursue the improvement and restoration of the Santa Ana River natural habitat and the completion of the Golden Loop to serve as a multiuse recreational amenity.
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  • Policy M-3.9
    Neighborhood Traffic
    Develop innovative strategies to calm neighborhood traffic, increase safety, and eliminate collisions, while also maintaining access for emergency response.
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