Bikeways Connectivity Study
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is conducting the Bikeways Connectivity Study to identify streets on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) that are forecasted to have excess roadway capacity and can potentially accommodate Class IV bikeways. Class IV bikeways, also known as separated bikeways, are dedicated bike lanes that are physically separated from vehicle traffic by barriers such as curbs, parking lanes, or posts.
The study team will also host events to raise awareness and educate residents on the benefits of barrier-separated Class IV bikeways within their communities, and ultimately encourage more cycling. This will be an 24-month effort that will contribute to previously completed work, including the MPAH Guidance Assessment and Bikeways Strategy Reports.
Objectives/Goals
- Identify streets on the MPAH with forecasted excess capacity that could be reallocated to accommodate Class IV bikeways.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and partner agencies on opportunities to enhance the regional bikeways network.
- Host Class IV bikeway demonstration events and bike safety events, in partnership with local jurisdictions.
Join us to Cruise the Loop in Costa Mesa
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mesa Verde Drive East (between Baker Street and Harbor Boulevard)
Join OCTA and the City of Costa Mesa for a family-friendly “Cruise the Loop” bikeway demonstration event along Mesa Verde Drive East! For this special event, one travel lane will be temporarily closed and converted into a protected lane, creating a car-free space for biking, scooting, and rolling. Experience the corridor firsthand and see how a separated bikeway could improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility for people of all ages and abilities.
The first 50 youth riders will receive a free bike helmet, while supplies last!
Community members are encouraged to bike or roll along Mesa Verde Drive East between Baker Street and Harbor Boulevard. Activity hubs at both ends of the route will feature:
- Bike education for all ages
- Hands-on activities
- A bike safety course
- Giveaways
After your ride, share your ideas and feedback on the possible separated bikeway in your community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marissa Espino, Public Outreach Section Manager at 714-560-5607 or mespino@octa.net.
Schedule
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TIMELINE |
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| Study Kick-off | July 2024 |
| Public Engagement | Ongoing |
| Class IV Bikeways Opportunity Analysis | Fall 2024- Spring 2025 |
| Share Draft Opportunity Corridors | Late Fall 2025 |
| Final Report | Summer 2026 |
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