Caltrans is working to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety for all users of Highway 1 in Valley Ford, as part of the Sonoma County Highway 1 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements planning study. Help us prioritize safety measures in this area!

This phase of the planning study focuses on Highway 1 through Valley Ford. This outreach effort and planning study is conducted in partnership with Sonoma County and the California Coastal Commission.

 

Map of the Valley Ford Study Area: 

Your Voice Matters!

Caltrans wants to hear from you! Your feedback will help us understand the needs of the people who use and live near this corridor. 

Please visit the Community Survey tab above to share your experience in this area!

 

 

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Technical Safety Study: Summer/ Fall 2025

The completed technical study of the planning area determined feasible and buildable bike and pedestrian safety improvement options.

This technical safety study will be used in coordination with public outreach and engagement to inform a future planning effort in collaboration with Sonoma County and the California Coastal Commission. Click here to request a copy of the completed technical safety study for the Valley Ford study area.

 

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Community Engagement: Spring 2026

Reach out to the public to seek input on improvements that best meet the needs of those who travel this corridor. 

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planned
Draft Planning Study: Summer/ Fall2026

Caltrans will summarize community engagement in the Valley Ford project area into a draft plan for improvements. 

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planned
Final Implementation Plan: 2026

Caltrans and partners develop final plan for improvements. 

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