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.
Special Event: Mesa Verde East “Cruise the Loop” Community Festival coming April 12
The City of Costa Mesa, in partnership with OCTA, invites you to take part in a family-friendly “Cruise the Loop” event along Mesa Verde Drive East. Come experience how a separated space for biking and golf cart travel could look and feel. For one day we’ll close the outside lane to cars and provide a wider space for biking, scooting, and rolling in golf carts!
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mesa Verde East
Baker Street to Harbor Boulevard
What to Expect
Bike, roll or drive your golf cart along Mesa Verde Drive East between Baker Street and Harbor Boulevard. Activity hubs at both ends of the route will offer:
- Bike Safety Rodeo
- Kids Arts & Crafts
- Live Music
- Heath & Wellness
- Carnival Games Face Painter
- Bike/Golf Carts Showcase
- And more!

Schedule
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milestones
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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 |