Skip Navigation

Monterey County Active Transportation Plan

Monterey County Active Transportation Plan

The Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will serve as a roadmap for making Monterey County safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who walk, bike, or use other forms of active transportation. This update builds on the County’s previous ATP, adopted in 2018, incorporating new analysis and community priorities and needs 

The ATP aims to make walking, biking, and rolling in Monterey County safer, more convenient, and more accessible for everyone.  

Overview

Spanish / Español

The Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will serve as a roadmap for making Monterey County safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who walk, bike, or use other forms of active transportation. This update builds on the County’s previous ATP, adopted in 2018, incorporating new analysis and community priorities and needs 

The ATP aims to make walking, biking, and rolling in Monterey County safer, more convenient, and more accessible for everyone.  

 

This Fall, we are coming to you! Help us develop the active transportation network by finding us at a community event or joining a focus group in your city. We want to know: 

  • Where do you feel the most uncomfortable walking and biking? 

  • Where do you want to be able to walk and bike? 

  • What types of improvements would make walking and biking easier and more enjoyable? 

Give your input: 

  1. Find us at a community event near you. We are tabling at the following events. More details on the Meetings tab. 
    • Marina Multi-Cultural Festival, Marina, September 26th 
    • Oaxaca by the Sea, Seaside, September 27th 
    • El Mercadito, Soledad, October 3rd 
    • Ciclovia Salinas, Salinas, October 4th 
    • Ciclovia King City, King City, October 10th 
    • St. Theodore Church, Gonzales, October 15th 
    • Harvest Festival, Greenfield, October 18th 
    • Wellness Resource Fair, Castroville, October 25th 
    • Community Resource Fair, San Ardo, October 29th 
    • And more coming soon! 
  2. Sign up to join a Focus Group in your city by clicking on the Participate! tab or completing the form below. 
  3. Take the survey by clicking the Participate! tab. 

 

 

Contact Information

Want to help shape the plan? Sign up for a focus group in your city! Please provide your name, contact information, and city of preference.

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation refers to “human powered” or small, battery-assisted modes of travel, such as walking, biking, skating, or using mobility devices. 

Mother and children cross the street on their way to school

What will the ATP Include?


 

Text Bubble ClipartEngagement: Engage with the community members and local agencies to understand needs and priorities.

 

biker clipart

Pedestrian and bicycle network: Determine bicycle and pedestrian connections that make active transportation easy and comfortable.

 

traffic cone clipartPriority projects: Identify priority projects and what they could look like.

 

Schedule

An infographic explaining the project schedule. Establishing active transportation needs and stakeholder and community engagement will take place in Spring and Summer 2026. Develop active transportation network and stakeholder and community engagement will take place in fall 2026 and winter 2027. Develop plans for high priority projects will take place in Spring 2027. Stakeholder and Community Engagement and Create active transportation plan will take place in fall 2027 through fall 2028.

 

Contact

Janneke Strause | Senior Transportation Planner

Transportation Agency for Monterey County

janneke@tamcmonterey.org

 

Contact Information

Subscribe to receive email and text message alerts about project updates!