Transportation Recovery Efforts

Transportation Master Plan

The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was completed in 2022

The Town of Paradise secured grant funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the development of a comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP will guide long-term improvements, and will utilize public input to prioritize solutions to aid in the recovery process.

The TMP is an important document for use in the recovery for Town of Paradise, and the guiding document for completion of crucial transportation repairs and improvements. The TMP includes a comprehensive analysis of the Town’s transportation daily needs, as well as recommended gap closures to strengthen future traffic evacuation demands. Additionally, the TMP considered travel within the community by identifying dedicated sidewalks and bikeways, and evaluating how transportation improvements can support economic growth. The TMP will help to ensure safe, modern travel options, and efficient evacuation routes for the Town’s residents, business owners, and visitors.

The key components of the TMP are as follows:

Traffic Needs Analysis – Encompasses a comprehensive review of daily traffic needs within the Town of Paradise. The analysis will recommend improvements to the roadway system serving connections to schools, parks, shopping areas, jobs, and local homes. The recommended concepts will address traffic needs and improve circulation for all users of the roadway system, including motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traffic Evacuation Planning – Incorporates an analysis of the Town transportation network to serve traffic evacuation needs. The recommendations will build upon lessons learned from the Camp Fire and recent evacuations to address pinch points, improve the backbone network, identify new connections, facilitate operations during an evacuation, and coordinate with regional partners and public safety responders.
Economic/Redevelopment Support – Includes an update to existing design standards for Downtown and Clark Road areas. The update will account for current practices, provide greater clarity and transparency, and support a cohesive community identity as recovery continues in the Town of Paradise.
Active Transportation Plan – Evaluates opportunities for new transportation choices such as walking paths, sidewalks, and bikeways benefiting residents traveling to school, shops, or enjoying the outdoors. The plan will position the Town to pursue grant funding for implementation and is envisioned to provide dual function during disaster evacuation for emergency responder access to the Town.
New Roadway Standards – Review and update the existing Town Roadway Standards, and develop new construction standards for work in the public right of way. The updated standards will be used to create a uniform approach to roadway construction supportive of the community needs and economic growth. ***Please note: These plans have been superseded and are located in the "Development" tab under "Standard Details." Please see current details.
Major Projects Coordination – Lead coordination with local utilities (e.g., Pacific Gas & Electric, Paradise Irrigation District, AT&T) to install equipment under paved roadways and minimize conflicts as investment in the Town continues. Coordination among major paving projects will also be supported by the TMP to track schedules and publish information about construction activities.

Additional Information

Please contact the Public Works/Engineering Department for questions regarding the TMP: Kieran Jellema, kjellema@townofparadise.com, 530-872-6291 x178

For more information and updates about the TMP and other transportation-related recovery efforts, please continue to check this website, follow the Town on Facebook @townofparadise, or sign up for our weekly newsletter at makeitparadise.org/newsletter.

**PLEASE NOTE: Appendix J - Roadway Standard Drawings has been superseded and is located under the DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING page under DESIGN & SURVEY STANDARDS**