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Public Works seeks community input as Corona updates bicycle master plan; $400,000 project funded by grant and local match
Summary
Public Works presented a bike master plan update that updates the 2001 plan, aims to set design standards and policies for e‑bikes and micromobility, received over 600 survey responses and is funded with $100,000 grant plus $200,000 local match.
Public Works staff presented the city’s bicycle master plan update at the May Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, describing goals, public outreach to date and a timeline for a draft plan this summer.
The presenter, Sanabria (Public Works staff), said the city applied for and received funding through the Transportation Development Act — described in the presentation as a grant component termed “SB a 21 for bicycle and pedestrian facilities” — and that the project includes a $100,000 grant and a $200,000 local match for a project value of $400,000.
Sanabria said the update is intended to replace the current city bicycle master plan from May 2001 and to produce: a prioritized list of bicycle facility projects; policies for bike‑sharing and electric bicycles; updated design standards (including the option of Class 4 cycle tracks); guidance on bike parking and amenities (racks, lockers, repair stations) and intersection safety countermeasures.
He described a five‑part approach — engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and planning/evaluation — and emphasized an equity‑focused outreach program. Sanabria identified three outreach events (a Dos Lagos event in December, a Farmer’s Market session in early 2025 and a February 12 library event) plus an online interactive map and a survey that collected “over 600 entries.”
According to the presentation, survey respondents and community workshops most frequently requested separated Class 1 paths, better lighting and wayfinding, bike repair stations, intersection improvements, clearer information about Class 3 shared‑lane markings, and a formal policy for e‑bike use on and off road. The draft plan is scheduled for summer 2025 with the final plan expected between summer and fall 2025; staff said they will consult regional agencies including SCAG, RCTC and WRCOG.
Commissioners asked about safety concerns tied to e‑bikes, micromobility and rental services. Sanabria said safety and speed differentials are a primary driver for developing an e‑bike policy and that the city is considering how to craft regulations or guidance to reduce conflicts between e‑bikes, pedestrians and other road users. He said the master plan will include justification criteria for installing bike parking and will coordinate with the trails master plan to improve connectivity to parks, schools and the Metrolink station.
Sanabria offered to publish the full survey results on the project website after stakeholder review.
