The groundbreaking marks the next chapter of the city's signature Sycamore Trail project, first envisioned in the City's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan. Photo courtesy of the City of West Sacramento

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City of West Sacramento is excited to share Phase III of the Sycamore Trail has begun. This important milestone signifies the city's long-term vision of creating a safer, more connected transportation network for people walking and biking throughout the community.

Phase III will extend the Sycamore Trail along an existing utility corridor behind Deerwood Street, creating a Class I multi-use trail, connecting Grande Vista Avenue to Stone Boulevard. The project will provide a low-stress route near Westmore Oaks Elementary School while enhancing access for residents traveling to neighborhoods, parks, schools and other community destinations. In addition, the trail will include new lighting, landscaping and benches.

"We are committed to building a city where thoughtful infrastructure investments deliver lasting benefits for our residents,” said Mayor Martha Guerrero. “The Sycamore Trail brings that commitment to life by creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to stay active and enjoy outside.”

The groundbreaking marks the next chapter of the city's signature Sycamore Trail project, first envisioned in the City's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan. Phase I, completed in 2019, connected Westfield Park to Joey Lopes Park, while Phase II delivered a pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing spanning U.S. Highway 50 and connecting neighborhoods to Westmore Oaks Elementary School. Phase III builds on that progress by continuing the trail south toward Stone Boulevard.

“Sycamore Trail brings our community closer together,” said Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Councilmember Verna Sulpizio Hull. “Whether you're walking to a nearby park, biking to school, or simply enjoying time outside with your family, this trail provides a safe, welcoming space that strengthens the connections between our neighborhoods.”

The trail has also been designed to accommodate emergency response and maintenance vehicle access as needed. Once complete, Sycamore Trail will further strengthen West Sacramento's growing network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and advance the city's vision of becoming one of the nation's most bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly communities.

“SACOG is proud to invest in this trail to make it easier for people to walk, bike, and access important destinations,” said Jill Gayaldo, SACOG chair and councilmember for the City of Rocklin. “By strengthening connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and regional corridors, this trail will deliver lasting mobility and provide benefits for generations to come.”

Pierson Rohr with Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) is also proud of the rapid progress on the Sycamore Trail, “Each West Sacramento resident that can choose a safe alternative north-south travel corridor on two wheels eliminates one more car from the daily lines and slow-downs on parallel routes. Investment in trail networks lowers Vehicle miles traveled (VMT), congestion, injuries and fatalities in our city.”