Traffic Engineering
The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for transportation and traffic safety planning, as well as bicycle/pedestrian related projects. Activities include reviewing capital and development projects for traffic safety, bicycle and pedestrian impacts, preparing grant applications, conducting traffic modeling studies, and other transportation-related projects.
Experience Chico by Bike
From pedaling through Bidwell Park's lush trails or cruising the city’s dedicated bike paths, Chico offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and relaxation. Whether you're a leisurely rider or a seasoned cyclist, experiencing Chico by bike promises a unique blend of exploration, connection, and pure fun!
Road Conditions Map
Visit our Road Conditions Map for information on roads in Chico that may be experiencing delays or closures due to construction or other conditions. You can also visit our Projects page to find more information on City projects.
Resources
Resources
Active Transportation Plan
Active Transportation Plan (Full Plan - Low Resolution)
Individual Chapters (High Resolution)
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Existing Conditions
- Categories of Interest
- Methods of Increasing Walking and Bicycling
- Bikeway 99
- Successes in Recent Years
- Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
- Policy and Planning Context
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Non-Infrastructure Projects
- Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
- Implementation Plan
- Benefits
Downtown Parking
The City of Chico has deployed a new parking management system for metered locations in the downtown and campus areas. Users can pay with coin or card through Smart Meter Kiosks, and via mobile payment using the Passport Mobile application. Please refer to the following resources:
Downtown Access Plan
The Downtown Access Action Plan (DAAP) outlines the near-, mid-, and long-term steps needed to implement an effective and efficient parking program in the City of Chico.
Local Road Safety Plan
Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Signals
The City of Chico Public Works Department is implementing a new type of traffic signal to provide safer, more efficient left-turns for motorists. The Flashing Yellow Arrow signals are a new display that will replace the circular green signals for left-turns at signalized intersections.
Speed Limits
Safety and common sense should determine your driving speed, even if it means driving more slowly than the posted limit under certain conditions. According to California Vehicle Code (CVC), “No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.”
