REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Pedestrian Master Plan Status of Projects, Objectives, and Policies (Shariat)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Pedestrian Master Plan (Plan) was adopted by City Council on February 25, 2020. Staff along with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) acknowledged the importance of monitoring the yearly progress being made towards the recommendations outlined in the Plan.
Staff will provide an update on the progress that’s been made on the recommended high priority pedestrian facilities, objectives, and policies within the Plan.
DISCUSSION
The Plan recommends 79 high priority projects which include intersection spot improvements, curb ramps, and sidewalks. There are 31 intersection spot improvements, 38 curb ramps, and 10 sidewalk projects classified as high priority. Attachment 1 provides the progress the City has made regarding these projects. The status includes projects which currently have a dedicated funding source.
The Plan also includes objectives and policies that need to be met. A summary and status of the objectives and policies are included in Attachment 2.
Staff is working on various projects to implement 45 of the 382 recommendations from the Plan (12%). Key efforts include constructing new pedestrian hybrid beacons, replacing crosswalk lighting at all signalized intersections, and the next phase of the Safe Routes to School program.
It should be noted that in January 2021, the BPAC voted to allocate Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA) funds towards replacing crosswalk lighting instead of new curb ramps.
Staff
Written by: Carol Shariat, Principal Transportation Planner, Public Works
Reviewed by: Jonathan Yee, Transportation Manager, Public Works
Approved by: Michael Liw, Assistant Director/City Engineer, Public Works
ATTACHMENT
1. Pedestrian Master Plan - High Priority Projects Status Report
2. Pedestrian Master Plan - Objectives and Policies Status Report