REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Create Criteria for Project Selection (Chan)
Report
BACKGROUND
In July 2024, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Member Kratz requested City staff to provide a report on creating criteria for project selection (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION
The proposed work plan topic request submitted by Member Kratz appears to duplicate efforts already completed or actively underway through several of the City's existing planning initiatives. Notably, both the Bicycle Master Plan and the Pedestrian Master Plan have established prioritized project lists based on robust evaluation criteria. These criteria-developed through extensive data analysis and public engagement-consider key factors such as safety, connectivity, equity, demand, and feasibility.
In parallel, the Vision Zero Study Plan-currently in development-will further refine the prioritization of safety-focused projects citywide, using data-driven methodologies aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The forthcoming Creek Trail Master Plan will complement this work by identifying and prioritizing improvements along the creek trail network using tailored criteria and community input to guide decision-making.
Additionally, the City's street resurfacing priorities are guided by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Pavement Management Program (PMP), which identifies cost-effective strategies to extend pavement life and maintain roadway conditions. PMP certification is required for the City to remain eligible for regional discretionary transportation funding.
Together, these initiatives form a coordinated and comprehensive framework for prioritizing transportation investments. Introducing a separate or parallel rating system at this stage risks duplicating existing work, creating inconsistencies with adopted plans, and causing confusion among stakeholders. It may also dilute the effectiveness of the City's es...
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