The City of Sacramento announced on March 20 that its Incident Management Team responded to 602 calls for service last week, focusing on engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with city laws.
The update highlights ongoing efforts along the Northern Bike Trail, where a multi-agency initiative has aimed to restore public access while connecting unsheltered individuals to housing and support. The trail was identified as a priority in 2023 due to large encampments and related health and safety concerns, with an estimated 400 people living nearby at that time.
Multiple city departments and community partners have been involved in the response. Neighborhood Wellness teams—including Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, Community HealthWorks, and Hope Cooperative—have played a key role in outreach. Other agencies such as the Sacramento Police Department, City Park Rangers, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, Department of Utilities, American River Flood Control District, Reclamation District 1000, and Caltrans have also contributed to restoring the trail and supporting those affected.
The city secured over $18 million in state Encampment Resolution Funds for this work. Since the initiative began, more than 120 individuals from the Northern Bike Trail have moved into permanent housing through the Street to Housing program; another 120 have entered interim housing. Overall, about 75% of those previously living along the trail are now sheltered or housed.
Officials report that the trail is now largely restored for public use. City teams continue monitoring and responding to new encampments to maintain access.
