San Leandro 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update

Abstract

In 1997, the City of San Leandro adopted the Bikeway Plan of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan which provided policies and programs and guided the planning and development of bikeways throughout the city. In 2004, a pedestrian component was added to address both bicycle and pedestrian issues in a similar and consistent fashion and to allow the City to be more competitive in obtaining grant funding. To reflect demographic changes and new policies and design standards for bicyclists and pedestrians, this document was updated in 2010. The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update (Master Plan) is the official policy document guiding the development of facilities to enhance bicycling and walking as additional and appropriate transportation choices for residents. The Master Plan included the guidance of a City Council-appointed Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The BPAC was composed of 13 members and three alternates. BPAC members, who represented both bicycle and pedestrian interests, were selected from each of the City's Council districts. The BPAC met five times over nine months and was effective in providing valuable insight into the Master Plan. The Master Plan was adopted by the City Council in February 2011. The Master Plan Update includes the following chapters: Introduction; Goals and Policies; Bicycle Network; Pedestrian Network; Safety, Education and Enforcement; and Implementation. A companion document, The Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines, was also developed with the guidance of the BPAC. It provides details that assist with the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities recommended for the City of San Leandro.