Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Windsor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with high priority
Old Redwood Highway Complete Streets Project (Arata Lane to Windsor Road)
The town locked in $7.65 million of state grant money and a GHD design contract to add sidewalks, protected bike lanes, crosswalks and better bus stops along a busy stretch of Old Redwood Highway. Design wraps next year, with construction possibly in 2028. Staff warned construction costs may force scope adjustments.
Sonoma County Transit Route Changes (MASCOTS Phase II)
SCT plans to suspend the Route 62, launch a 60X express from the Windsor SMART station, and stop routing the 60 to Walmart — instead requiring a transfer to the 66. Councilmembers worried about seniors, disabled residents and shoppers carrying groceries, and pressed SCT to reconsider Walmart and Raley's stop changes.
Cumulative traffic and wildfire evacuation capacity in north Windsor
Speaker after speaker warned that Windsor's roads can't absorb more dense housing — citing six-hour Tubbs Fire evacuations, backed-up off-ramps, and parking shortages near Shiloh. Several urged road and infrastructure planning before more development.