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The City of Watsonville has released a draft of the General Plan 2050, which will establish the long‑term vision and policy framework to guide the City’s growth, development, conservation efforts, and public investment through the year 2050. The draft plan is available for review online at watsonville.gov/2440/General-Plan-Update.
The public is invited to join an Open House on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Civic Plaza Community Room.
Of particular importance to bike riders is the opportunity to address mobility and complete streets. These topics are covered in the required General Plan Element in planning for transportation. Among other things, the Draft Mobility and Access Element addresses the existing and planned Active Transportation Network. It identifies both gaps to close and new facilities to develop. These include new bike access to the beach on Beach Street and a paving of the Pajaro Levee Trail south of downtown.
Your voice in analyzing and commenting on the draft Active Transportation Network is important. Eventually, the adopted General Plan will lay the groundwork for future priorities, grant applications, and subsequent detailed plans to expand complete streets and active mobility!
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