Plans to improve safety and transit along Stockton Boulevard are moving forward, with community input the focus at an upcoming workshop.

The workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7 p.m., is part of the Stockton Boulevard Safety and Transit Enhancement Project (STEP), a partnership between the City, Sacramento County and Sacramento Regional Transit.

The project focuses on a heavily traveled corridor that serves as a key route for transit riders and connects neighborhoods, businesses and major destinations across the city.

Along much of Stockton Boulevard, high traffic volumes, multiple travel modes and limited pedestrian infrastructure have contributed to ongoing safety concerns, particularly for people walking, biking or accessing transit. City officials are studying current conditions to identify gaps in crossings, lighting and connectivity that may be contributing to collisions and accessibility challenges.

The session will allow attendees to learn about existing conditions, review potential design concepts and provide feedback that will help guide the project’s direction.

“This workshop is really about putting the community in the driver’s seat,” said Jesse Gothan, supervising engineer with the Department of Public Works. “We want to hear directly from the people who use Stockton Boulevard every day so the final design reflects their needs and priorities.”

The STEP initiative is exploring a range of upgrades intended to create a safer and more accessible corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and drivers. Proposed improvements include enhanced bus stops and transit service, safer pedestrian crossings, improved lighting, expanded bicycle facilities and stronger connections to light rail stations and surrounding neighborhoods.

Stockton Boulevard is one of the region’s busiest corridors and has been identified as a priority for safety and multimodal transportation improvements.

More information about the project is available on the City’s website.