Author: Charlene Parker

2026 Regional Transportation Plan/Active Transportation Plan Update and CEQA Documents

Lake APC is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan/Active Transportation Plan for the Lake County region.

The purpose of the plans is to identify needs and priority projects over the next 20 years for all modes of transportation including streets and roads, highways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public transit.

To view previous comments on the interactive map: https://greendotmaps.com/lake-county-rtp-atp-2026

Click here to review the draft of the Regional Transportation Plan/Active Transportation Plan.

Click here to review the draft of Initial Study/Negative Declaration CEQA Document

Check back for periodic updates to this page for more information or future opportunities to make your voice heard. For additional questions or comments, email Senior Transportation Planner John Speka at spekaj@dow-associates.com

For information on previous and current Regional Transportation Plans and Active Transportation Plans, click here. 

Upgrades to Highway Motorist Aid Call Boxes

Lake Area Planning Council (APC) as the local agency responsible for maintaining the Call Box Program in Lake County, the Lake Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), is currently working to facilitate a necessary, system-wide upgrade.

The majority of call boxes in Lake County operate on cellular service, and the service provider has recently transitioned from 3G to 4G network technology. Unfortunately, the internal radios of the call boxes were designed to work with the former 3G service. As a result, some boxes could become inoperable until their hardware can be upgraded for compatibility with the newer cellular signal.

Staff is working closely with the provider and technicians to upgrade the radios. However, progress has been delayed by the limited availability of the new radios and statewide demand.  While working through this upgrade process, staff continues to monitor and place call boxes in out-of-service status until they begin operating correctly.

Lake SAFE appreciates the patience of all travelers during this transition and upgrade. To report a call box not working properly, please call (707) 234-3314.