New Arena Boulevard Crossing Improves Access to North Natomas’ Jackrabbit Trail

North Natomas Jibe and city leaders will celebrate the improved walking and biking connection with an October 26 ribbon cutting and community bike ride.

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A newly improved crossing at Arena Boulevard is making it easier for people walking and biking to travel along North Natomas’ Jackrabbit Trail, addressing a longstanding gap in the trail connection.

North Natomas Jibe, Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, and the City of Sacramento Public Works Department will celebrate the improved Jackrabbit Trail Crossing at Arena Boulevard with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2026.

A community bike ride will follow the ceremony, giving attendees an opportunity to experience the improved trail connection firsthand.

Previously, people traveling along the Jackrabbit Trail encountered an interruption at Arena Boulevard. Some crossed the median strip to continue their trip, while others had to detour to a nearby intersection before reconnecting with the trail.

The improved crossing provides a more direct connection, making it easier for residents and visitors to walk, bike, and travel more safely along the trail.

EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Ribbon cutting celebrating the improved Jackrabbit Trail Crossing, followed by a community bike ride
WHEN: Monday, October 26, 2026, from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Jackrabbit Trail Crossing at Arena Boulevard in North Natomas
PARKING: Natomas Crossing Business Center
WHO: North Natomas Jibe, Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, the City of Sacramento Public Works Department, and members of the community

The project addresses a practical challenge experienced by people using the Jackrabbit Trail. By creating a more direct connection at Arena Boulevard, the improved crossing makes the trail easier to navigate and supports everyday walking and biking in North Natomas.

The ribbon-cutting gives community members an opportunity to see the completed improvement, recognize the organizations and city leaders involved, and experience the new connection during the community bike ride.

For more information about North Natomas Jibe and its sustainable transportation programs, visit www.jibe.org.

About North Natomas Jibe
North Natomas Jibe is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable transportation in North Natomas through programs, partnerships, and community outreach. Jibe works with residents, schools, businesses, and public agencies to encourage walking, biking, transit, and shared mobility while supporting efforts to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and strengthen community connections.

Michelle Basso Reynolds
North Natomas Jibe
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