by: Katie Hetrick, Assistant Director UC Davis Finance
UC Davis is inviting the broader Davis community to review and comment on a draft of its
updated sustainable transportation plan through May 4.
The plan—called Moving Forward Together—has been in development for over a year and
outlines more than 100 possible improvements for how people get to and move through
campus, from safer crossings and separated bike paths to better transit connections. It marks
the first comprehensive update since 2009, with recommendations supported by input from
more than 3,000 people, along with an analysis of travel patterns, infrastructure gaps, and
collision data.
Why this plan matters
UC Davis has been a national leader in biking and transit for decades. Today, roughly 40,000
people travel to campus each day, supported by one of the most extensive campus bike
networks in the country and a highly utilized transit system.
This plan builds on that foundation while addressing today’s challenges–including evolving
travel modes. It also positions UC Davis to secure outside funding – a critical step, as the cost
of improvements represented within the plan far exceeds university funding levels. Many state
and federal programs require an adopted plan before awarding grants, making this a critical
step toward advancing future safety and infrastructure improvements.
Why Davis community input is needed
Transportation at UC Davis doesn’t stop at the campus edge. Many of the busiest corridors and
crossings—where campus and community meet—are shared spaces. This plan includes
possible improvements in those areas, making input from the broader Davis community
especially important.
The public is invited to visit https://campusplanning.ucdavis.edu/moving-forward-together to
explore the interactive map and comment on specific projects or review the full plan and share
feedback via email at movingforward@ucdavis.edu through May 4.
