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Page 1: Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council · 2018. 3. 16. · Design Guidelines: Project Prioritization* Funding & Implementation. ... Isabel Trail (Shadow Cliffs to Morgan Territory

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory CouncilMarch 19, 2018

Page 2: Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council · 2018. 3. 16. · Design Guidelines: Project Prioritization* Funding & Implementation. ... Isabel Trail (Shadow Cliffs to Morgan Territory

1 Background

2 Draft Bicycle Vision and Pedestrian Networks

3 Next Steps

4 Updates

Agenda

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PROJECT AREA: Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County

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

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1 Connectivity Connected and continuousbicycle and pedestrian network

2 Access Access for all users

3 Safety Improved safety for all modes of transportation

4 Comfort A pleasant walking and biking experience through the provision of support amenities

5 AwarenessCommunity awareness of the benefits of walking and biking as an alternative to driving; and an understanding of the safety responsibilities of all users

6 Land Use Integration Land uses support and promote walking and bicycling

VISION AND GOALSGuide the development of a convenient transportation alternative to motor vehicles for residents, visitors, shoppers, and commuters.

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2017 2018

TASKS M J J A S O N D J F M A M J

Kick-off Meetings

Community Outreach Ongoing

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

SCHEDULE*Next Step

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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

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Conducted Community OutreachHeld Community Open Houses in East and Central County on August 23 and 24

East County Open House Central County Open House8

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Conducted Community OutreachHosted 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

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Conducted Community OutreachHosted a WikiMap from May 25 to November 26, 2017

Common responses for “Barriers to walking and biking”:For walking:

• Lack of sidewalks/pathways

• Safety of crossings

• Distance

For biking:

• Lack of bike routes, lanes, and paths

• Safety of intersections

• Distance

For both:

• Amount of traffic

• Speed of traffic

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Conducted Community OutreachHosted a WikiMap from May 25 to November 26, 2017

Common responses for “Places I would like to bike or walk”:

• Libraries

• Schools

• East 14th Street

• Pathway along Lake Chabot Road

• Castro Valley Boulevard

• Niles Canyon, connecting to the Tri-Valley area

• Roads in eastern county

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Existing Conditions Inventory

Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Completed Since 2012

• 44 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

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Existing Conditions InventoryExisting and Planned Trail Facilities Alameda Creek TrailArroyo del Valle TrailArroyo Mocho TrailBART to Bay Trail ConnectorBrushy Peak to Del Valle TrailEast Bay GreenwayGreenbelt TrailIron 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 TrailNiles Canyon to Shadow Cliffs TrailSan Lorenzo Creek TrailShadow Cliffs to Iron Horse (includes Alamo Canal & Arroyo de la Laguna)Shadow Cliffs to Del Valle Trail/Arroyo Del Valle/Sycamore Grove TrailTassajara Creek TrailUnion Pacific Railroad 13

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Bicycle ClassificationsMulti-use path (paved) – Class I Bike lane – Class II

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Bicycle Classifications

Shared roadway, Bicycle boulevard, and Rural route – Class III

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Bicycle Classifications

Separated bike lane – Class IV Trail (unpaved) –No class designation

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Draft Bicycle Vision Network: Map and Project List

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Draft Bicycle Vision Network (Showing Effects to Parking)

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Pedestrian Network RecommendationsBased on:

• Updated project list from 2012 Plan

• Alameda County Unincorporated Areas Safe Routes to School Project

• Walkshed maps

• Process for identifying new/future projects

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Pedestrian Network RecommendationsWalkshed Maps

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Pedestrian Network RecommendationsPlanned Sidewalks

Communities

• Ashland

• Castro Valley

• Cherryland

• Fairview

• San Lorenzo

Project Type

• 2018 Sidewalk Construction Projects

• Under Design

• Planned

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Safe Routes to Schools Project

• Serves over 23,000 students at 35 public schools in the Unincorporated Areas

Pedestrian Network Recommendations

• 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

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Safe Routes to Transit

• AC Transit Connections

• Altamont Commuter Express (ACE)

• BART (Castro Valley and Bay Fair)

• Wheels Bus Connections

Pedestrian Network Recommendations

Castro Valley BART station ACE Train 23

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Next Step: Prioritizing ProjectsWhich 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

• Safety• Feasibility • Demand• Disadvantaged communities• Barriers and gaps

• Americans with Disabilities (ADA) access

• Transit access• School vicinity • Activity centers

Examples of prioritization criteria may include:

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Spring 2018: Draft Plan for review2017 2018

TASKS M J J A S O N D J F M A M J

Kick-off Meetings

Community Outreach Ongoing

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

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• Contact Paul Keener, Senior Transportation Planner, 510-670-6452 or [email protected]

• Visit: www.acpwa.org/pas/bicycle-and-pedestrian-master-plan

For more information

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