Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Windsor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in roads
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.
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.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan
SCTA presented plans to make walking and biking safer near six Windsor schools — including protected bike lanes on Windsor Road, a future roundabout at Foothill and Brooks Road South, and new crossings. Plans wrap by June 2027 and could position the town for future construction grants.
Condy Lane speeding near senior park
A resident representing 336 seniors at Windsor Mobile Country Club said the new 35 mph limit on Condy Lane isn't being obeyed and asked that the $82,500 traffic safety grant fund digital radar signs and noise-reduction technology.
Hembry Lane and Shiloh road repair
The developer's temporary patch at Hembry Lane and Shiloh failed again, frustrating nearby residents; the town is pressing for a permanent fix on the westbound lane soon.
Unannounced speed limit reductions
A 1993 resident found Star Road, Windsor River Road and roads near the roundabout quietly dropped from 35 to 30 or 25 mph with no signage or notice — just a Facebook post about school zones. She asked for better public outreach.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
Council and the public pushed for better walk/bike connections: the SMART underpass near the high school, a 'paseo' linking the creek trail to downtown, and possibly rethinking the 101 overcrossing.
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.