Active Transportation Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

DRAFT 2018 MADERA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the MCTC office building at 2001 Howard Road, Madera, Suite 201, CA 93637 regarding the Draft 2018 Madera Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Amendment No. 1.

The ATP itself contains various programs, policies, and recommendations pertaining to the development of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Madera County. Specific development is not being proposed under this ATP update. The ATP update includes up-to-date information for the demographics and project tables. The ATP is intended as a guidance document with the ultimate vision of trails, walkways, and bikeways that provide safe, convenient, and enjoyable connections to key destinations around the County.

Individuals with disabilities may call MCTC (with 3-working-day advance notice prior to the meeting day) to request auxiliary aids necessary to participate in the public hearing. Translation services are available (with 3-working-day advance notice prior to the meeting day) to participants speaking any language with available professional translation services.

A 30-day public review and comment period will commence on July 18, 2025, and will conclude on August 18, 2025. The draft documents are available for review at the MCTC office building at 2001 Howard Road, Suite 201, Madera, CA 93637 and on the MCTC website at www.maderactc.org.

Public comments are welcomed at the hearing or may be submitted in writing by 3:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025 to Evelyn Espinosa at the address below. After considering the comments, the Draft 2018 Madera Active Transportation Plan Amendment No. 1 will be considered for adoption, by resolution, by the MCTC Policy Board at a regularly scheduled meeting to be held on September 17, 2025.

Contact Person: Evelyn Espinosa, Senior Regional Planner
                                    Madera County Transportation Commission
                                    2001 Howard Rd., Suite 201
                                    Madera, CA 93637
                                    (559) 675-0721
  evelyn@maderactc.org

Active transportation is human-powered transportation that engages people in healthy physical activity while they travel from place to place. People walking, bicycling, using strollers, wheelchairs and mobility devices, skateboarding, and rollerblading are all forms of active transportation. Active transportation is meant to include all ages and abilities and supports connectivity to transit. Connecting walking and bicycle routes to schools is an important strategy to increasing levels of active travel and keeping kids healthy and independent.

The Madera County Transportation Commission’s (MCTC’s) Active Transportation Plan (ATP) identifies projects to make walking and biking in Madera County more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. It is important to plan for a future transportation system that will accommodate growth, enhance circulation, and provide mobility and accessibility for users of all transportation modes. Encouraging and building infrastructure for safe access to active transportation modes will also have the benefit of fostering health and fitness in the burgeoning population.

What is an ATP?

An ATP is a roadmap for developing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, with an emphasis on promoting walking and bicycling as viable transportation options and fostering a practical, safe, and enjoyable environment. The ATP provides an overall vision for the future of walking and biking in Madera County with specific policies and programs to achieve the desired vision. The plan was shaped by the feedback and values of the residents and communities participating in the planning process.

Goals of the Active Transportation Plan

The goals of the ATP, are as follows:

Expand pedestrian and bicycle access throughout Madera County for both visitors and residents
Improve and maintain existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities across Madera County
Increase walking and bicycling in Madera County
Improve safety and accessibility across Madera County through active transportation facilities
Increase awareness and appreciation of active transportation through public engagement
Provide a comprehensive inventory of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the Madera Region