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 report 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.
According to the city, coordinated work involved several departments and community partners. Neighborhood Wellness teams—including Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, Community HealthWorks, and Hope Cooperative—played a key role in outreach. Other participants included the Sacramento Police Department, City Park Rangers, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, the Department of Utilities, American River Flood Control District, Reclamation District 1000, and Caltrans.
The city secured over $18 million in state Encampment Resolution Funds for expanded outreach and housing placements. Since the start of these efforts, more than 120 individuals from the trail have been placed into permanent housing through the Street to Housing program; another 120 have entered interim housing. Approximately 75% of those previously living along the trail are now sheltered or housed.
Officials say the trail is now largely restored for public use. Ongoing monitoring continues by city teams and partners to address new encampments and maintain access.
