City of Capitola Active Transportation Plan
Help make walking, biking and rolling in Capitola safer for everyone.
The City of Capitola is developing its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP). This plan is rooted in the vision of creating a livable city—one where people of all ages and abilities can move safely, conveniently, and enjoyably. Thoughtfully designed active transportation infrastructure not only encourages healthier lifestyles, but also reduces car dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, creates vibrant public spaces, and strengthens social connections.
What is Active Transportation?
Active transportation refers to ways of getting around that are fully or partially people-powered. Walking, biking, skating, and scooting are all forms of active transportation.
Phase 1
Spring/Summer 2026
Existing Conditions & Needs Identification
Identify current challenges for walking and biking, discuss ways to address challenges and how increasing active transportation supports community goals.
Timeline of Key Milestones
Phase 2
Spring 2027
Draft Recommendations and Prioritization
A first draft of projects to build, policies to enact, and programs to run that could support Active Transportation.
Phase 3
Fall/Winter 2027
Draft Active Transportation Plan
A prioritized plan to guide new projects and investments in active transportation over the next ten years in Capitola.
Help Shape the Plan
The City of Capitola is planning for safer, more connected neighborhoods. Your experiences can help guide improvements for all ages and abilities. Use the survey link below or join an us at a community event to share what’s working, what feels unsafe, and where connections could be better.
Join Us at a Community Event
Share Your Feedback Online
Use an interactive map and survey to tell us what feels unsafe or uncomfortable when walking or biking around Capitola. Your feedback will help shape future improvements.
Jessica Kahn P.E.,
Public Works Director,
City of Capitola
jkahn@cityofcapitola.gov
Questions? We’re here to help.
Bennett Williamson,
Senior Planner,
Ecology Action
bennett.williamson@ecoact.org
Project Partners
Ecology Action is providing community outreach and planning support for this project.
This project is funded by the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.
