The City of Solana Beach was recently awarded a SANDAG grant to prepare its first Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy (CATS). The goal of this active transportation strategy is to provide people of all ages and gender the ability to travel freely by walking and bicycling to all destinations within Solana Beach and surrounding areas. The CATS will identify opportunities to improve both bicycle and pedestrian networks by increasing connectivity and enhancing safety for all users. When complete, the CATS will serve as the latest updates to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans.

The success of the CATS will, in part, depend on how well the outcomes reflect and address the concerns and suggestions raised by Solana Beach residents, business interests, and stakeholders. The first CATS Community Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at the La Colonia Community Center from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Please see the CATS Workshop Flyer and CATS Project Fact Sheet for more information. Further information about the CATS program can also be found at http://sbcats.info.