Moorland-Bellevue Safe Routes to School Complete Streets Project

What’s Happening

Sonoma County, in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa, is preparing an application for Cycle 8 of California’s Active Transportation Program (ATP), a highly competitive statewide grant program that funds pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

The project includes improvements along Moorland Avenue, Bellevue Avenue, and key connecting streets such as Primrose Avenue, Juniper Avenue, West Robles Avenue, and Todd Road, with connections to schools, transit, and the SMART Pathway.

Planned improvements may include:

• New sidewalks and closure of existing sidewalk gaps 
• ADA upgrades and curb ramps 
• Low-stress bicycle facilities to improve connectivity 
• High-visibility crosswalks and safer intersections 
• Traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds 
• Improvements along school routes and frontages 

These improvements are intended to address existing gaps and improve safety and access for people walking and biking throughout the corridor.

How We Got Here 

The County previously applied for ATP Cycle 6 and Cycle 7 funding. While both applications scored well, they were not selected.
To continue advancing the project and strengthen the next application, the County secured:

• $1 million in STIP Exchange funds through SCTCA 
• $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding through Congressman Mike Thompson 

These funds are supporting project development and helping improve competitiveness for Cycle 8.

Why It Matters 

The Moorland-Bellevue neighborhood is one of the few  regionally recognized disadvantaged communities in Sonoma County and includes key schools such as:

• Elsie Allen High School 
• Bellevue Elementary School 
• Amarosa Academy 

Students, families, and community members rely on walking, biking, and transit to access schools, jobs, and essential services. However, the area has documented gaps in sidewalks, limited bicycle facilities, and safety concerns at crossings and intersections.

This project builds on prior planning efforts and community input to improve safety, access, and connectivity for all users.

What’s Next 

ATP application was submitted on June 22, 2026. CTC awards are expected to be announced in November 2026, and MTC awards are anticipated in early 2027.

Timeline 

• June 22, 2026 – Application submitted
• November 2026 – Award decisions announced
• 2027–2028 – Project development begins (if awarded)
• 2030–2031 – Estimated project completion

Learn More 

• Elsie Allen High School Safe Routes to School Walk Audit – December 2, 2025
• Bellevue Elementary School Safe Routes to School Walk Audit – February 20, 2026
• Moorland Neighborhood Action Team Meeting – March 11, 2026 
• Community Workshop #2 - April 28, 2026

Get Involved

Questions? Contact Jovanna Quezada at Jovanna.quezada-montano@sonomacounty.gov.