City of Needles Active Transportation Plan

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City of Needles is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that will recommend specific pedestrian and bicycle-related projects, programs, and policies for the City.

Identifying high-stress environments for active transportation users, as well as key destinations in the surrounding areas, will allow the ATP project team to create a plan that values safe, connected, reliable active transportation for nearby residents and businesses in the area.

As part of the ATP development, the City of Needles plans to:

Survey local community members to identify potential improvement projects
Request feedback for the prioritization of active transportation projects
Host community events where residents can connect with the project team and provide input

This project is funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.

WHAT IS AN ATP?

An Active Transportation Plan is a living document that provides a comprehensive set of projects, programs, and policies to improve walking and biking conditions in the City. The recommendations are developed based on input from community members and key stakeholders to address existing deficiencies in the pedestrian and bicycle network. ATPs aim to enhance accessibility, safety, and connectivity across neighborhoods.