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24 | 2026 PLEASANTON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN <br />COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT <br />1. SAFER ROUTES TO SCHOOLS <br />Schools emerged as one of the strongest <br />recurring themes throughout the planning <br />process. Community members highlight- <br />ed the importance of safer crossings and <br />improved bicycle and pedestrian connec- <br />tions to schools. They emphasized that <br />students should be able to walk and bike <br />to school comfortably and safely. <br />2. COMPLETING CONNECTIONS <br />BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND <br />DESTINATIONS <br />Residents identified gaps in the walking <br />and bicycling network that make it difficult <br />to reach everyday destinations, including <br />schools, parks, libraries, Downtown Pleas- <br />anton, shopping areas, and transit. Par- <br />ticipants emphasized the importance of <br />creating continuous routes that connect <br />existing facilities and eliminate barriers. <br />3. IMPROVING CROSSINGS AND <br />NAVIGATING MAJOR STREETS <br />Crossing large intersections and busy <br />roadways was one of the most frequently <br />identified barriers. Community members <br />highlighted concerns about long cross- <br />ing distances, high traffic speeds, limited <br />crossing opportunities, and driver yielding <br />behavior. Safer crossings were viewed as <br />essential for improving access throughout <br />the city. <br />4. PROVIDING MORE <br />COMFORTABLE BICYCLE FACILITIES <br />Community members expressed that they <br />would bike more often if routes felt safer <br />and more comfortable. They supported <br />greater separation from vehicle traffic, <br />closing bicycle network gaps, and <br />creating more comfortable connections <br />along higher-speed roadways. <br />5. MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING <br />PLEASANTON’S TRAILS <br />Pleasanton’s trail network was <br />consistently identified as a valued <br />community asset. They supported <br />improving trail connections while <br />also emphasizing the importance of <br />maintenance, pavement conditions, <br />accessibility, lighting, and wayfinding <br />along the trail system. <br />6. SUPPORTING SAFE AND <br />INCLUSIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION <br />Community members highlighted the <br />importance of programs and policies that <br />complement infrastructure improvements, <br />including Safe Routes to School, education, <br />enforcement, wayfinding, and e-bike safety <br />awareness. Participants noted the need to <br />support a growing range of users and ensure <br />that walking and bicycling remain accessible <br />for people of all ages and abilities. <br />Key Themes from Community Input <br />The themes identified through community discussions were reinforced by survey responses and location-specific feedback collect- <br />ed through the interactive mapping tool. The following sections summarize the key takeways identified through these engagement <br />activities.