Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council March 19, 2018

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1 Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council March 19, 2018

2 1 Background 2 Draft Bicycle Vision and Pedestrian Networks 3 Next Steps 4 Updates Agenda 2

3 PROJECT AREA: Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County 3

4 PURPOSE To develop implementable and practical, yet inspiring policies, projects, and programs that enhance the walking and biking environment in the Unincorporated Areas 4

5 VISION AND GOALS Guide the development of a convenient transportation alternative to motor vehicles for residents, visitors, shoppers, and commuters. 1 Connectivity Connected and continuous bicycle and pedestrian network 2 Access Access for all users 3 Safety Improved safety for all modes of transportation 4 Comfort 5 Awareness 6 Land Use Integration A pleasant walking and biking experience through the provision of support amenities Community awareness of the benefits of walking and biking as an alternative to driving; and an understanding of the safety responsibilities of all users Land uses support and promote walking and bicycling 5

6 SCHEDULE *Next Step TASKS M J J A S O N D J F M A M J Kick-off Meetings Community Outreach ADA Transition Plan Goals, Policies, & Existing Conditions Network Analysis & Recommendations Support Programs Design Guidelines Project Prioritization* Funding & Implementation Specific Corridor Studies Draft & Final Master Plan Ongoing 6

7 Since the August Open Houses Conducted community outreach o Received and reviewed over 1,000 comments Completed an existing conditions review Updated bicycle classifications for the Plan Drafted the bicycle network Developed recommendations for pedestrian improvements 7

8 Conducted Community Outreach Held Community Open Houses in East and Central County on August 23 and 24 East County Open House Central County Open House 8

9 Conducted Community Outreach Hosted a WikiMap from May 25 to November 26, 2017 Over 200 people commented Provided feedback on: Barriers Where they currently walk/bike Where they would like to walk/bike 9

10 Conducted Community Outreach Hosted a WikiMap from May 25 to November 26, 2017 Common responses for Barriers to walking and biking : For walking: For both: Lack of sidewalks/pathways Amount of traffic Safety of crossings Speed of traffic Distance For biking: Lack of bike routes, lanes, and paths Safety of intersections Distance 10

11 Conducted Community Outreach Hosted a WikiMap from May 25 to November 26, 2017 Common responses for Places I would like to bike or walk : Libraries Schools East 14 th Street Pathway along Lake Chabot Road Castro Valley Boulevard Niles Canyon, connecting to the Tri-Valley area Roads in eastern county 11

12 Existing Conditions Inventory Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Completed Since bicycle projects (complete or in progress) 17 pedestrian projects Existing Bicycle Parking Schools Libraries Castro Valley and Bay Fair BART stations Parks and Recreational Facilities 12

13 Existing Conditions Inventory Existing and Planned Trail Facilities Alameda Creek Trail Arroyo del Valle Trail Arroyo Mocho Trail BART to Bay Trail Connector Brushy Peak to Del Valle Trail East Bay Greenway Greenbelt Trail Iron Horse Trail Extension (Alameda County line to Shadow Cliffs) Iron Horse Trail Extension (Shadow Cliffs to San Joaquin County Line) Isabel Trail (Shadow Cliffs to Morgan Territory Road) Las Positas Creek Trail Niles Canyon to Shadow Cliffs Trail San Lorenzo Creek Trail Shadow Cliffs to Iron Horse (includes Alamo Canal & Arroyo de la Laguna) Shadow Cliffs to Del Valle Trail/Arroyo Del Valle/Sycamore Grove Trail Tassajara Creek Trail Union Pacific Railroad 13

14 Bicycle Classifications Multi-use path (paved) Class I Bike lane Class II 14

15 Bicycle Classifications Shared roadway, Bicycle boulevard, and Rural route Class III 15

16 Bicycle Classifications Separated bike lane Class IV Trail (unpaved) No class designation 16

17 Draft Bicycle Vision Network: Map and Project List 17

18 Draft Bicycle Vision Network (Showing Effects to Parking) 18

19 Pedestrian Network Recommendations Based on: Updated project list from 2012 Plan Alameda County Unincorporated Areas Safe Routes to School Project Walkshed maps Process for identifying new/future projects 19

20 Pedestrian Network Recommendations Walkshed Maps 20

21 Pedestrian Network Recommendations Planned Sidewalks Communities Project Type Ashland 2018 Sidewalk Construction Projects Castro Valley Under Design Cherryland Planned Fairview San Lorenzo 21

22 Pedestrian Network Recommendations Safe Routes to Schools Project Serves over 23,000 students at 35 public schools in the Unincorporated Areas Goal: Reduce pedestrian and bicycle collisions near schools Includes Engineering, Education, and Enforcement Customized Traffic Safety Program for each school Implement SRTS short-tern and long-term traffic safety counter measures Projects completed since 2012: 23 bicycle projects 20 pedestrian projects 22

23 Pedestrian Network Recommendations Safe Routes to Transit AC Transit Connections Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) BART (Castro Valley and Bay Fair) Wheels Bus Connections Castro Valley BART station ACE Train 23

24 Next Step: Prioritizing Projects Which projects should be implemented first? Step Action 1 Determine criteria 2 Apply criteria to proposed projects 3 Develop prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian projects Examples of prioritization criteria may include: Safety Feasibility Demand Disadvantaged communities Barriers and gaps Americans with Disabilities (ADA) access Transit access School vicinity Activity centers 24

25 Spring 2018: Draft Plan for review TASKS M J J A S O N D J F M A M J Kick-off Meetings Community Outreach ADA Transition Plan Goals, Policies, & Existing Conditions Network Analysis & Recommendations Support Programs Design Guidelines Project Prioritization Funding & Implementation Specific Corridor Studies Draft & Final Master Plan Ongoing

26 For more information Contact Paul Keener, Senior Transportation Planner, or Visit: 26