The Sacramento Department of Public Works is inviting locals to put in their two cents on the active transportation blueprint, Streets for People, which is the proposed master plan that's supposed to make non-car travel—like walking, biking, and any sort of rolling—a whole lot easier in the city. Sacramento residents can now review the draft online and provide feedback until April 6, according to an announcement by the City of Sacramento.

This feedback phase will have people quite literally marking up the document, leaving comments, and even engaging with others' remarks or simply giving a thumbs-up to stuff they like. Jeff Jelsma, a transportation planner, is on record saying, "We want to hear from as many people as possible because this plan is about making it easier for everyone to get around Sacramento," stressing that while most trips within the city are under three miles, driving remains the default. This plan could serve to open up more comfortable and connected options for residents, as per the City of Sacramento.

The Streets for People draft proposes two types of active transportation corridors to create a citywide network for everyone. After approving the Neighborhood Connections Network, the focus is now on developing the Active Transportation Network. This plan, which has been in the works since last summer, is set to be completed by the summer of 2025.

For those who want to dive into the details, the city is hosting virtual workshops on March 18 (noon to 1 p.m.) and March 19 (5-7 p.m.), where citizens can register to participate. If you prefer in-person discussions, there will also be pop-up events for people to share their input. You can sign up for these events on the City of Sacramento registration page.