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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan ____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: 7-16-2018 Disposition: Resolution 14546 & 14547 Agenda Item No: 5.a Meeting Date: July 16, 2018 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Public Works Prepared by: Bill Guerin, Director of Public Works City Manager Approval: ___________ File No.: 18.10.09 TOPIC: San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2018 UPDATE; RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2018 UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. 2. Adopt a resolution adopting the San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. BACKGROUND: In 1998, the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was established with the specific purpose of creating a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). BPAC, along with City staff, initiated preparation of the BPMP in January 1999. On February 4, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11009 and Resolution No. 11010, adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a corresponding negative declaration of environmental impact (Negative Declaration) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In 2006, the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) began a countywide effort to update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans of all towns, cities, and unincorporated areas of Marin County. Alta Planning + Design (Alta) was retained by TAM to perform this task. For over a year, Alta worked closely with City staff and the BPAC to update the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. On September 15, 2008, the City Council held a public hearing to adopt an update to the Plan and the corresponding Negative Declaration. At this same meeting, the City Council requested that staff revise the Plan, and on April 4, 2011, the City Council approved the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update. SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 Updating the BPMP ensures that projects and priorities listed in the previous versions still reflect current needs and desires of the community while also meeting new design guidelines set forth by the state and federal government. New projects identified in the time since the last update can be added, which is important because most grants require projects to be listed in an approved BPMP. BPMPs typically are considered current and grant-eligible for 5 years. To ensure projects continue to be eligible for available grant funding, on November 21, 2016, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Alta to assist with the update of the BPMP. At the beginning of the process, Staff determined that adoption of the updated BPMP is a project subject to review under CEQA. Therefore, as required by CEQA, staff prepared an Initial Study (attachment 3) to determine whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Based upon the Initial Study, staff concluded that there was no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. A draft Negative Declaration was prepared as authorized by CEQA. In early 2017, online and in-person surveys were conducted to gather public input. A public workshop was held in June of 2017 and in December BPAC reviewed the BPMP draft. Staff received and incorporated public comments for the BPMP and the draft Negative Declaration during a 20-day public comment period, which started on May 9, 2018. Additionally, a community meeting was held on May 22, 2018. ANALYSIS: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires 17 sections that must be included in a BPMP in order to be eligible for Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding. ATP consists of both state and federal funds and represents one of the largest opportunities to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects. The current cycle has roughly $440 million available for these projects. The current BPMP update ensures that all 17 sections are included, making the projects listed eligible for ATP and other grant funds. Plan Overview The San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update (attachment 4) looks to build and expand upon the 2011 update. The 2011 update proposed 28.7 miles of new bikeway throughout the City. Since then, roughly 7.4 miles of bicycle lanes and paths have been constructed representing 26% of all proposed bikeways in the BPMP. Projects constructed during that time include the Puerto Suello Hill Pathway and the North San Rafael Promen ade – Merrydale Road Connector. Figure 1: Miles of Bikeways Built Since 2011 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 3 The 2018 update consists of 109 proposed projects including improvements to sidewalks (2.9 miles), intersections/undercrossings (33), and bikeways (13.1 miles). The BPMP includes four important aspects essential in evaluating and planning the City’s future bicycle and pedestrian network: Existing Conditions, Safety, Priorities, and Proposed Projects and Programs. Key findings and recommendations for each aspect are listed below. Existing Conditions Understanding the existing conditions of the City’s current bicycle and pedestrian network and infrastructure is important when identifying new opportunities and programs. Alta and the City received feedback from residents that helped pinpoint areas of concerns or gaps in the network. Bicycle Over the past 7 years since the last update the City has expanded the amount of multi-use paths in the City and now features more miles (8.06) than any other city in the County. Bicycle parking downtown has also expanded and now consists of 76 bike racks and 4 lockers totaling 278 spaces. In addition to collected data, residents submitted over 100 comments regarding existing bikeways in the City. Gaps in the bicycle pathway network were identified by the public, including areas around Downtown and connections to the Transit Center, while common areas of concern were undercrossings at Highway 101. Figure 2: Downtown Bike Parking Pedestrian San Rafael’s network of sidewalks and walkways is considered well developed. Most areas in the City have sidewalks on at least one side of the street and most commercial areas have sidewalks on both sides. While much of the City has walkways, there is still room for improvements. Over 75 residents provided comments on the City’s walkways. Residents noted areas of the City that had difficult crossing or pedestrian network gaps. Areas near the Transit Center and along Point San Pedro Rd. were commonly listed. In 2016, walking commutes consisted of 4.1% of all commutes in the City. This was higher than the County of Marin average of 3.2%. SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 4 Safety Alta conducted a comprehensive review of all reported pedestrian- and bicycle-involved collisions between 2009 and 2016. The focus of the review was to identify specific locations that had higher incidents of collision as well as to look and identify factors and patterns that may have contributed to the collisions. One in ten automobile collisions in the City involved a bicyclist. The leading factors for these types of collisions were bicyclists entering a motorist’s right of way followed by bicyclists riding in the wrong direction. Pedestrian collisions also occurred in about one out of every ten automobile collisions. The most frequent causes of pedestrian-involved collisions were motorists entering the pedestrian’s right of way followed by pedestrians crossing in areas that are unsafe to do so. Of the 36 pedestrian-involved collisions over a six-year period, 65% occurred in the Downtown area. Page 26 of the BPMP 2018 Update illustrates designs that can be implemented in areas of concern or areas that have higher rates of collisions. Priorities With limited funding and a long list of potential projects, prioritizing projects and areas within the City will help staff evaluate and identify which projects to complete. With the help of BPAC, Alta created ten criteria that were each given a different weight to help prioritize areas in the City. The criteria were selected based on the BPMP’s goals, available data, and BPAC input. Criteria included but were not limited to: collisions, proximity to school and transit, population, number of public comments, and whether the proposed project was connecting two existing facilities. Each roadway was then analyzed with these criteria and assigned a priority score from 0-100. The scores are summarized in the map with red being a high priority score and green being a low priority score. Note that many of the high scores are along SMART and Highway 101. Figure 3: Priority Areas SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 5 Proposed Projects and Funding Using public and staff comments, the goals of the BPMP, and collected data, Alta identified projects in the City that would best benefit pedestrians and cyclists. Major city and countywide routes were identified including a North/South Greenway following SMART right of way, a Cross Marin Bikeway that would run through downtown out to Peacock Gap, a Commercial Connector from the Transit Center through Downtown, and a Bridge Connector that would connect East San Rafael to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The City was furthermore divided into seven areas, and each area was individually assessed to identify needs and ranked based on the beforementioned criteria. Projects in these areas were as small as a .05-mile bike path along Las Gallinas Ave. to as large as adding 6-foot sidewalks to a mile of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway between Montecillo Road and Del Presidio Blvd. Figure 5: Existing and Proposed Major Routes Much of the funding for the projects in the BPMP will come from local, state, and federal grants and programs. The report lists a number of funding opportunities that can be utilized in conjunction with the projects listed in the BPMP. Staff will apply for these grants when appropriate and will use the standards and projects set forth as guidelines for future projects involving bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation. Environmental Impact: As noted above, after preparing the Initial Study on the update to the BPMP, Staff determined that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the City, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and in such a case, CEQA authorizes the City Council to adopt a Negative Declaration for the project. Adoption of the Negative Declaration must occur prior to approval of the BPMP 2018 Update. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Community outreach and engagement was a critical aspect in preparing this BPMP 2018 Update. From February to April of 2017 the City posted an online survey (attachment 4, appendix A) requesting responses to 20 questions. The City received 471 online responses. In addition, the City administered in-person surveys on March 9, 2017 at the Bettini Transit Center SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 6 and Pickleweed Park. These in-person surveys yielded 44 responses in English, and 22 in Spanish. A total of 537 responses were collected; the summary of the results can be viewed in attachment 4, appendix B. Key findings from the surveys revealed that 50% of respondents indicated a desire to create more bicycle facilities, while walking was the primary mode of transportation for trips under 1 mile. In addition to the survey an online mapping tool was utilized, which allowed residents, visitors, and workers to geographically identify areas of concern or gaps in the network. The comments from this tool are listed in attachment 4, appendix C. Over 100 comments were created for the bicycle network and 75 comments about the pedestrian network. These mapped public comments were used in the criteria portion and given a 17% weight in determining the importance of the project. Throughout the process, the City of San Rafael’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was involved in reviewing and commenting on the report. Additional comments were received at the community meeting held on May 22, 2018. Comments from this meeting can be found in attachment 4, appendix O. FISCAL IMPACT: A fee of $2,280.75 is required to file the Initial Study/Negative Declaration with the Marin County Clerk/Assessor’s Office upon adoption by City Council. These funds are budgeted and available in the Public Works General Fund. A large majority of the improvements described in the San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update would be funded by grants and completion will depend on grant availability. OPTIONS: 1. Adopt a resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update; and adopt a resolution adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. 2. Do not adopt the resolutions and ask staff to return with additional information or revisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a resolution adopting a negative declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. 2. Adopt a resolution adopting the San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution adopting Negative Declaration 2. Resolution adopting Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update 3. Initial Study/Negative Declaration 4. San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update RESOLUTION 14546 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2018 UPDATE WHEREAS, in October of 1998 the City Council appointed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee to develop a San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and WHEREAS, in January of 1999, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee along with city staff initiated preparation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of the of the City of San Rafael Environmental Assessment Procedures Manual and the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared finding that the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update would not result in a significant environmental impact; and WHEREAS, San Rafael Municipal Code Section 2.40.010 “Environmental Matters”, requires a public hearing for the Negative Declaration be held by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council; and WHEREAS, a notice regarding the Initial Study/Negative Declaration prepared for this project was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area and mailed to special interest groups and individuals; and WHEREAS, copies of the Initial Study/Negative Declaration were made available for a 20-day review period by pertinent agencies and interested members of the public, commencing on May 9, 2018 and ending on May 29, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update is a policy document that includes a lengthy list of measures and improvements that will be implemented over time. Prior to implementation, all projects and actions proposed in the plan will require separate City approval and/or allocation of funds, as well as CEQA review and clearance; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on July 16, 2018 in which any and all comments were received by interested parties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration based on the findings that the Public Works Department exercised its independent judgment in evaluating the Negative Declaration and the Negative Declaration has been considered in conjunction with comments received during the public review period. Based on this review, the Public Works Department has determined, and the City Council hereby finds, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on the 16th day of July, 2018 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gamblin LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk RESOLUTION 14547 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2018 UPDATE WHEREAS, in October of 1998 the City Council appointed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee to develop a San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and WHEREAS, in January of 1999, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee along with city staff initiated preparation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was adopted in 2002 and provided eligibility for Active Transportation Program grants; and WHEREAS, the San Rafael General Plan Policy C-4 calls for safety and convenience for bicyclists in the design of roadways, and more specifically Policy C-4b supports establishing design criteria for alternative modes of travel; and WHEREAS, an update to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan must be adopted every five years in order to remain eligible for Active Transportation Program grants; and WHEREAS, the 2018 Update to the City of San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was developed in accordance with all applicable California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requirements; and WHEREAS, the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update was presented to and considered by the City Council at a public hearing held on July 16, 2018 at which the Council accepted public testimony regarding the proposed update; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Department, on July 16, 2018 the City Council approved a resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has been a leading agency in the implementation and construction of bicycle and pedestrian projects in Marin County, and; WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has issued a complete Streets Directive to initiate and incorporate in all projects a multi-modal approach that ensures inclusion in the scope of all relevant, appropriate, necessary and mandated facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael does hereby adopt the draft San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update. I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on the 16th day of July, 2018 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gamblin LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN City of San Rafael San Rafael, CA Initial Study/Negative Declaration Lead Agency: City of San Rafael Department of Public Works 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Contact: Lauren Davini Traffic Engineer May 4, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST .......................................................................................................................4  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED .......................................................................7  DETERMINATION .................................................................................................................................................7  EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ..........................................................................................8  I. AESTHETICS ....................................................................................................................................8  II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES ............................................................................. 10  III. AIR QUALITY ............................................................................................................................. 12  IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................... 14  V. CULTURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................................. 17  VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS ............................................................................................................. 18  VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMMISSIONS ......................................................................................... 21  VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ......................................................................... 22  IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY .................................................................................. 25  X. LAND USE AND PLANNING ........................................................................................................ 30  XI. MINERAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................................ 31  XII. NOISE .......................................................................................................................................... 32  XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING ................................................................................................. 34  XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 36  XV. RECREATION ............................................................................................................................. 37  XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC ................................................................................................. 38  XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 41  XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE .................................................................. 43  SOURCE REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 45  DETERMINATION FOR PROJECT .................................................................................................................. 46  Notice of Intent 3 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update DATE: May 4, 2018 TO: Public Agencies, Organizations and Interested Parties FROM: Bill Guerin, Public Works Director SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and the “Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970” as amended to date, this is to advise you that the Department of Public Works of the City of San Rafael has prepared an Initial Study on the following project: Project Name: San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update Location: Various locations within the City of San Rafael, Marin County, California Project Description: In 2002, the City of San Rafael adopted a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in accordance with the requirements of the California Bicycle Transportation Act (BTA). In order to remain eligible for grants, the Plan must be updated every five years. The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update is a policy document that would allow the City of San Rafael to continue to meet the requirements of the California Bicycle Transportation Act as described in Section 891.2 of the Streets and Highway Code. All projects and actions proposed in the plan would require separate approval and/or allocation of funds by the San Rafael City Council before implementation. The plan contains goals, objectives and policy actions to guide the City in the construction, upgrades and maintenance of the Citywide bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure system. Environmental Issues: The Initial Study prepared for the proposed San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update did not identify any environmental issues and therefore, would not result in a significant effect on the environment. Adoption of a Negative Declaration is recommended. A twenty-day (20-day) public review period shall commence on Wednesday May 9, 2018. Written comments must be sent to the City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works, 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael CA 94901 by May 29, 2018. The City of San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Initial Study/Negative Declaration and project merits on Monday, June 18, 2018, 7:00 PM in the San Rafael City Council Chambers at City Hall (1400 Fifth Avenue, City Hall Council Chambers, San Rafael, California 94901). Correspondence and comments can be delivered to Lauren Davini, Traffic Engineer, phone: (415) 485-3361, email: lauren.davini@cityofsanrafael.org. Environmental Checklist Form 4 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1. Project Title San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update 2. Lead Agency Name & Address City of San Rafael Department of Public Works 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, California 94901 3. Contact Person & Phone Number Lauren Davini, P.E., Traffic Engineer (415) 485-3361 Email: lauren.davini@cityofsanrafael.org 4. Project Location Various proposed project sites and locations throughout the City of San Rafael, Marin County, California 5. Project Sponsor's Name & Address Project Sponsor City of San Rafael Department of Public Works 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, California 94901 Sponsor’s Representative Bill Guerin, Public Works Director 111 Morphew Street San Rafael, California 94901 6. General Plan Designation City-wide. Projects could be located anywhere within the City of San Rafael that are consistent with this Master Plan and the San Rafael General Plan 2020. 7. Zoning Not applicable 8. Description of Project In 2011, the City of San Rafael adopted a Negative Declaration and adopted the San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan in accordance with the requirements of the California Bicycle Transportation Act (BTA). In order to remain eligible for grants, the plan must be updated every five years. The City of San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update is a policy document that would allow the City of San Rafael to continue to meet the requirements of the California Bicycle Transportation Act as described in Section 891.2 of the Streets and Highway Code. All projects and actions proposed in the plan would require separate approval(s) and/or when allocation of funds by the San Rafael City Council before implementation. The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update contains goals, objectives and policy actions to guide the City in the construction, upgrade and maintenance of the citywide bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure system. The goals set the long-term vision and serve as the foundation of the plan. The goals include: Environmental Checklist Form 5 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Goal 1: Coordination Build on existing and ongoing planning efforts to identify changing needs at the local and regional levels, including Complete Street, environmental, and transit projects. Goal 2: Connectivity Develop bicycle and pedestrian networks that connect residents and visitors to major activity and shopping centers, existing and planned transit, and schools. Work to close gaps between existing facilities. Goal 3: Safety Identify and prioritize bicycle- and pedestrian-related safety improvements. Goal 4: Universal Design Promote design standards and support facilities that encourage bicycling and walking among people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, families, and people with limited mobility. Work to match project designs to the residents they are intended to serve. Goal 5: Programs Support bicycling and walking by providing educational and encouragement programs. The Plan’s strategies identify specific subject areas where effort is required. In summary, the strategies are: A. Conduct regular progress reports and updates of the plan B. Implement the proposed bicycle and pathway network, as well as proposed crossing, lighting, and traffic calming C. Actively identify locations with potential safety concerns based on roadway geometry and identify proven safety countermeasures to address concerns D. Maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities E. Support Safe Routes to Schools programming and task forces The Plan’s proposed objectives would help with the review of the Plan implementation and guide day to day decision making in order to reach the Goals set forth in the updated plan. Objectives are identified for each strategy; they are not site specific, nor do they involve identified construction activities. Examples of objectives include: A. Develop and complete progress report of bike and pedestrian master plan on a bi-annual basis B. Complete feasibility study of bicycle parking at SMART stations, create a citywide inventory of bicycle parking facilities, and implement 25% of the proposed short-turn bicycle parking downtown C. Adopt “Vision Zero” policy of eliminating all bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities D. Develop bicycle use satisfaction survey instrument; collect baseline survey responses E. Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 70 out of 100 The proposed projects begin on page 33. The proposed bicycle facilities were based on the following established routes: North/South Greenway, Northern Bikeway, Cross Marin Bikeway Plus, Commercial Connector, and Bridge Connector. The North/South Greenway generally follows the SMART right of way, the Northern Bikeway is a network of on-street bikeways splitting off from the North/South Greenway, the Cross Marin Bikeway Plus is an east-west bikeway that would connect San Rafael to places west, the Commercial Connector is a detour from the Cross Marin Bikeway Plus that would go through Downtown San Rafael, and the Bridge Connector aims to connect bicyclists and pedestrians Downtown to the Richmond Bridge. The proposed projects were divided into seven geographic groups to help simplify the list for prioritization. The groups are as follows: Civic Center, North Safe Routes to School, West End, Central San Rafael, Point San Pedro Road, Canal, and San Quentin. Environmental Checklist Form 6 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update In addition to these bicycle infrastructure projects, the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update includes countywide gap closure and safety projects which are consistent with San Rafael community priorities. Some of these projects will require partnering with other agencies to implement and all will require moderate to extensive planning, design work and public comment and input. These projects include: A. Interchange and Intersection Improvements Projects B. Multi-use Pathway C. Regional Connection Projects a. Bicycle Access across the Richmond Bridge b. San Francisco Bay Trail D. Signals, Lighting Improvements and Upgrades 9. Surrounding land uses and setting City-wide. Projects could be located anywhere within the City of San Rafael and in any General Plan land use or setting. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required [e.g. permits, financial approval, or participation agreements]  Bay Area Metro  Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)  California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  Congestion Management Agency (CMA)  Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District  County of Marin  Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Environmental Checklist Form 7 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agriculture Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology /Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology / Water Quality Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population / Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation / Traffic Utilities / Service Systems Mandatory Finding of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at lest one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an EARLIER EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. _____________________________________ __________________________ Lauren Davini Date Traffic Engineer Environmental Checklist Form 8 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Evaluation of the Project environmental impacts is prepared as follows: A brief explanation is provided for all answers except for “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources cited in the parantheses following each question below. Answers take into account the whole action involved, including off-site, on-site, cumulative, project-level, direct and indirect, construction and operational impacts. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported by referenced information sources that show the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone; the project involves a minor zoning text amendments that would not lead to or allow new construction, grading or other physical alterations to the environment). A “No Impact” answer is explained where it is based on project-specific factor as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project specific screening analysis). A “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate where there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. A final determination of one or more Potentially Significant Impacts shall require preparation of an EIR. A Negative Declaration or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for the project if it results in a less than significant impact determination based on the analysis, discussion, source reference materials and/or mitigation measures identified herein (to minimize impacts or reduce impacts from a “Potentially Significant” level). Any mitigation measures shall be described and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. Mitigation measures or discussion from earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to tiering, program EIR or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier environmental document. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, the Initial Study below includes a brief discussion of the earlier analysis used, impacts that were previously addressed, and mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined. Supporting information sources are attached and cited in the discussion below. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which by definition are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on scenic vistas. The projects that are Class II, Class III, or Class IV bicycle facilities are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. Possible Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 9 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update intrusions into scenic vistas would consist of signs, signposts and traffic signals. Signs, such as those used to alert drivers of pedestrian crossings, would generally be mounted on a seven foot high, 2.5” diameter pipe or 4” by 4” wooden post. Traffic signals, if installed, would typically be standard Caltrans approved three or four lens fixtures and would include standard “walk” and “flashing don’t walk” lighted fixtures. Vehicle signal heads are mounted at a minimum height of fifteen feet and a maximum height of twenty-six feet and pedestrian signal heads are mounted at a minimum height of seven feet and a maximum height of ten feet. Although the signs, posts and signal heads would be visible, they are small and not large enough to obstruct a scenic vista. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would have no adverse effects on a scenic vista at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 9) b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? Discussion: As noted above, a significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on scenic resources. Installation of any of the proposed system improvements in the near future would consist of minor excavations to install signs, traffic signals, curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps. All work would be confined to existing rights- of-way which have been previously excavated to build the existing roadway system. For this reason, there would be no scenic resources within the areas of actual construction and there would be no impact to trees, rock outcroppings or historic buildings. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. These projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and have no impact on scenic resources at this time. (Sources: 1, 2) c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Discussion: The proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would have no impact on the existing visual character of the surrounding areas as a significant portion relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site or surrounding areas. The physical changes to the environment that would result from any of the improvements completed in the near future would be minor, consisting primarily of the installation of signs, striping, markings and sidewalk in order to designate bicycle lanes and crosswalks and other bicycle and pedestrian circulation enhancements. These Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 10 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update changes are consistent with similar improvements to the existing street environment of San Rafael. Therefore, the system improvements would not substantially change the existing visual character of the area. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. These projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on the visual character of potential project sites at this time. (Sources: 1, 2) d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Discussion: The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update does not propose improvements that would create new sources of light or glare. Therefore no impact on day or nighttime views would result from its adoption. The projects that may be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. The proposed projects include the addition of pedestrian signal heads to existing traffic signals which would be a new, however, insignificant source of light. The lenses of these signals are designed to minimize or completely eliminate glare and the signal light is focused on the roadway, thus avoiding adverse impacts. Relocation of existing traffic signal heads may be required, however, no new installations are proposed. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not create light or glare at this time. (Sources: 1, 2) II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES Would the project: {In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.} In determining whether impacts to a forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy assessment Project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 11 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Protocols adopted by the California Air Resource Board. a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? Discussion: There are no agricultural resources in the proposed project area. (Sources: 1, 3) b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? Discussion: There are no agricultural resources in the proposed project area. (Sources: 1, 3) c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 511104(g)) Discussion: There is no forest land in the proposed project area. (Sources: 1, 3) d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Discussion: There is no forest land in the proposed project area. (Sources: 1, 3) e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 12 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Discussion: There are no agricultural resources or forest lands in the proposed project area. (Sources: 1, 3) III. AIR QUALITY Would the project: a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on air quality. The proposed projects described in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would promote the use of bicycling and walking which would potentially reduce the reliance on vehicles and the number of vehicle miles traveled within the City. This in turn would tend to reduce the amount of air pollution caused by internal combustion engine emissions. Minor amounts of air pollution would be generated during the construction of the various proposed improvements, but would not result in a significant environmental impact (see discussion in section III.b of this document). Furthermore, the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update does not propose any projects that would directly or indirectly generate any pollution after construction. (Sources: 1, 2, 5) b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on air quality. The plan is consistent with the San Rafael General Plan 2020, which is consistent with the San Francisco Bay Air Plan (Bay Area Air Quality Management District). The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. Implementation of the proposed projects would result in minor pollution due to construction activities such as excavating holes for the installation of signposts, curb, gutter, and sidewalk and painting stripes for bicycle lanes. These activities would be insignificant due to the small scale and short duration of construction and because of the prevailing weather patterns that tend to disperse pollutants. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature and would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed. Therefore, there would be no impact on air quality at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 5) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 13 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non – attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on air quality. The plan is consistent with the San Rafael General Plan 2020, which is consistent with the San Francisco Bay Air Plan (Bay Area Air Quality Management District). The projects that could be built in the near future would not obstruct implementation of any air quality plan nor would they substantially contribute to existing or projected air quality violations. For the five years between 2013 and 2017 there have been three days where the California PM10 standard was exceeded at the San Rafael Air Quality Monitoring Station. There were no ozone, nitrogen dioxide or carbon monoxide recorded during this time period in excess of the California Standard and the proposed projects do not involve the exclusive and focused production of any criteria pollutant over a sustained period of time. When implemented, the proposed projects are designed to reduce reliance upon motor vehicles. To the extent such reduction is achieved, the projects would potentially reduce air pollution emissions. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and do not result in any increase in air pollution at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 5, 11) d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on air quality. The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. The most sensitive receptors in the area are likely to be very young or elderly individuals. The construction phase of the proposed projects would be of limited duration and would not produce concentrated or sustained emissions that would follow pathways of direct exposure to these populations. With the natural ventilations prevalent in the area, odors would not affect people associated with the business and residential land uses around the proposed project locations. Once construction is complete, no odors or other pollution would be generated. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and do not result in any additional air pollution at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 5) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 14 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Discussion: The proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would not create objectionable odors because a significant portion of the plan relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific. In the unlikely event that objectionable odors are produced during the construction phase of the proposed projects, the natural ventilation prevalent in the area would reduce the number of people affected and the associated long term effects. These impacts will be reviewed on a project by project basis. Once construction is complete, no odors or other pollution would be generated. (Sources: 1, 2, 5) IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on candidate, sensitive or special status species. The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update’s projects would not result in any construction or other human activities in habitat areas. All construction would be within the developed areas of existing rights- of-way, which do not contain habitat for special status species. (Sources: 1, 2) b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 15 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community. The proposed projects would not result in any construction or other human activity within habitat areas. All construction would be within the developed areas of existing rights-of-way, which do not contain riparian habitat. (Sources: 1, 2) c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which by definition are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on federally protected wetlands. The proposed projects described in the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would not result in any construction or other human activity in federally protected wetlands. All construction would be within developed areas of existing rights-of-way assuring that there is no hydrological interruption. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact any fish or wildlife species. The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. These projects would not result in the alteration of any wildlife corridors or affect the movement of any fish or wildlife species. All construction would be located within developed areas of existing rights-of-way assuring that there is no interruption to fish or wildlife species, which, with the possible exception of quadrupeds such as deer, skunks, raccoons, etc., tend not to use the developed, urban rights-of-way for movement. The anticipated increase in bicycle and pedestrian activity in the rights-of-way, after installation of the proposed projects, are unlikely to affect these species, which are already acclimated to human activity. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 16 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update The remaining projects are conceptual in nature. As such, they would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed. Therefore, these projects would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Further, development within the existing urban rights-of-way would not impact existing tree resources. The projects that would be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, curb, gutter, sidewalk traffic markings, curb markings, etc. Addition of signing and striping to delineate bicycle and pedestrian routes would not result in any physical changes that would conflict with local environmental protection policies and/or ordinances. Specific improvements for the remaining projects have not been designed and therefore it is not possible to fully evaluate whether the projects would conflict with local environmental protection ordinances. However, each of these ordinances, consisting chiefly of Section 11.12 of the San Rafael Municipal Code and various provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would include public review procedures to assure compliance. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and would not conflict with any adopted conservation plans. The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. Signing and striping to designated bicycle and pedestrian routes therefore would not result in any physical changes that would conflict with any conservation plans. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature and would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed. Therefore, these projects would have no impact on any adopted conservation plan at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 17 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update V. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resources. The proposed improvements that could be completed in the near future would occur within existing, developed rights-of-way. There are no known historic resources, as defined in §15064.5, within any of the rights-of-way that may be improved as part of the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature and would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed. Therefore, these projects have no impact on any historical resource at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 16) b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact any archaeological resources. The system improvements that could be completed in the near future would occur within existing rights-of-way and no improvements would require additional large scale excavation. Furthermore, the areas within the rights- of-way have already been disturbed as a result of the original construction of the roads and other improvements. The previous construction activity would likely have reduced or eliminated the significance of archaeological resources if they were encountered. The City of San Rafael implements specific adopted archeological resource measures in the event resources are encountered during grading. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. These projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 16) c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 18 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact a unique paleontological resource, site or unique geologic feature. There are no known paleontological resources in the proposed project areas. The proposed projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on any paleontological resource, site, or unique geologic feature at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 16) d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not disturb any human remains. The system improvements that could be completed in the near future would occur within existing rights-of-way and not require additional excavation. Furthermore, the areas within the rights-of-way have already been disturbed as a result of the original construction of the roads and other improvements. This construction activity would likely have reduced or eliminated the significance of human remains, most likely to be associated with Native American archeological resources, if they were encountered. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not disturb any human remains at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 16) VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project: a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 19 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not expose people or structures to potential adverse effects involving the rupture of a known earthquake fault. None of the projects that could be built in the near future are located within an Alquist-Priolo zone. Although the general area is subject to ground shaking due to the close proximity of the San Andreas Fault, the various projects would not significantly increase the exposure of people to ground shaking, ground failure, liquefaction or landslides. The proposed projects would not directly increase risk in that such improvements as painted bicycle lanes, traffic signs, curb, gutter, sidewalk and bicycle racks are not hazardous to people in an earthquake or other geologic event. There could be increased exposure of people to the risk of injury from an earthquake or other geologic event in that the planned improvements may bring additional people into the area; however, this indirect impact is determined to be less than significant as the system improvements will occur within the existing rights- of-way that are currently subject to moderate to heavy use by the public. The increased usage that may result from improvements to the bicycle and pedestrian circulation system would be a minor percentage increase and is therefore deemed not significant. The remaining projects are conceptual in nature and would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed. Therefore, these projects would have no geologic impact at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 6) ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? Discussion: See response to Section VI.a.i above. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 6) iii) Seismic related ground failure, including liquefaction? Discussion: See response to Section VI.a.i above. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 6) iv) Landslides? Discussion: See response to Section VI.a.i above. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 6) b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 20 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update of topsoil? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. The amount of excavation required for the projects that could be built in the near term would be minimal. Any potential impact would be fully mitigated by application of all applicable regulations including the Uniform Building Code and Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) regulations. The remainder of the proposed projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no soil related impact at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 7, 12) c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on soil stability. The proposed system improvements that could be built in the near future would be located within existing rights- of-way. These areas have already been improved to accommodate streets and other public facilities, including mitigation for unstable solids conditions. For this reason, the proposed system improvements would not be subject to landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on soil stability at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on expansive soil. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 21 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update The proposed system improvements that could be built in the near future would be located within existing developed rights-of-way. These areas have been improved to accommodate streets and other public facilities, including mitigation for expansive soil conditions. For this reason, the proposed system improvements will not be subject to risks associated with expansive soils. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. These projects have the potential to be located at locations where settlement of the soils may occur. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on expansive soil at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 13) e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on septic tanks or wastewater disposal systems. The proposed system improvements that could be built in the near future would not involve the use of alternative wastewater disposal systems. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMMISSIONS Would the project: a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not generate greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed improvements will not generate greenhouse gas emissions following installation. Furthermore, after construction, it is anticipated that the proposed projects will create a mode shift from vehicle trips to pedestrian and bicycle trips, thereby reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated in the City as a whole. The implementation of the plan would ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emission impacts, which would be consistent with the City’s adopted Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). Minor amounts of greenhouse gas emissions could be generated by the vehicles during construction; however, by applying standard construction practices, the amount generated will be minimized and this impact is considered to be minimal. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 22 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 15) b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not generate greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed improvements are anticipated to encourage bicycle and pedestrian use and reduce the dependency on vehicles. This mode shift is in direct affiliation with all applicable plans, policies and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. The implementation of the plan would ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emission impacts, which would be consistent with the City’s adopted Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). Minor amounts of greenhouse gas emissions could be generated by the vehicles during construction; however, by applying standard construction practices, the amount generated will be minimized and this impact is considered to be minimal. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 15) VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routing transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. Minor amounts of hazardous materials, such as yellow thermoplastic and paint, could be removed or installed during the construction phase of the proposed improvements. Following routine construction practices and Cal- OSHA regulations would reduce the risk of exposure to a less-than-significant level. The City requires these regulations to be followed on all construction projects located with the public right-of-way. No hazardous materials would be involved during the operational phases of any of the proposed improvement projects. Projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not involve the transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 14) b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 23 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment. The bicycle and pedestrian projects will not involve hazardous materials in their operational phases. As indicated in section VIII.a of this document, minor amounts of hazardous materials could be involved during construction, but their use would be effectively mitigated through the application of standard construction practices and Cal- OSHA regulations. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not involve the use of hazardous materials at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 14) c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the exposure of an existing or proposed school to hazardous materials. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects will not generate hazardous emissions. Minor amounts of hazardous materials could be involved during construction, but their use would be effectively mitigated through the application of standard construction practices and Cal-OSHA regulations; to be determined on a location by location basis. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not involve the use of hazardous materials or emit hazardous emissions at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 14) d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 24 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites. The majority of the projects are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. None of the proposed project sites are located on a known hazardous materials site and would, therefore, not create a significant hazard to the public or environment. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would pose no safety hazard for people residing within two miles of a public/public use airport. The proposed projects are not located within an airport land use plan and are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on people residing or working within two miles of a public/public use airport at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would pose no safety hazard for people residing or working within the vicinity of a private airstrip. None of the proposed near term projects are located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 25 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on people residing or working within two miles of a public/public use airport at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The majority of the proposed projects would consist primarily of signing and striping improvements to delineate bicycle lanes and pedestrian street crossings. These improvements are proposed for existing rights-of-way and would not create any physical barriers to the movement of emergency vehicles or other interference with the emergency response plans of the City of San Rafael or the County of Marin. The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on an adopted emergency response or emergency evacuation plan at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not expose people or structures to risks associated with wildland fires. The majority of the proposed improvements would be constructed within existing rights-of-way and would not increase the exposure of people or structures to the risk of wildland fires. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not expose people or structures to risks associated with wildland fires at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 26 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Would the project: a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. None of the proposed bicycle or pedestrian circulation improvements would involve the discharge of wastewater. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on water quality standards or waste discharge requirements at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. The majority of the proposed projects are proposed for existing developed rights-of-way. None of the projects would significantly increase the amount of impermeable surfaces nor would they draw from existing groundwater supplies. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 27 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update site? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not alter existing drainage pattern. The majority of the proposed improvements would be confined to developed areas of existing rights-of-way which are currently paved and therefore would not alter existing drainage patterns. During construction, which could include minor excavation, standard erosion control techniques such as siltation fences and hay bales would be used to prevent erosion and siltation. Projects would conform to Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) regulations. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on existing drainage patters at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 12) d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off- site? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not alter existing drainage patterns. The proposed improvements do not require alterations to any stream or river. Drainage patterns will not be altered as explained in section IX.c above. None of the proposed improvement projects would significantly increase the amount of impermeable surface area or alter topography in such a way as to increase the rate or amount of runoff. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on existing drainage patterns at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 28 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. The projects that could be built in the near future would not increase the amount of runoff as they would not significantly increase the amount of impermeable surfaces in the project areas (see sections IX.c and IX.d above). It follows that demand on the stormwater drainage system will not change. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not generate pollution and therefore would not result in an increase in polluted runoff. The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on runoff water at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact water quality. Minor amounts of debris and water runoff may be created during the construction of the projects. Any potential impacts to the surrounding water quality would be fully mitigated by application of all applicable regulations including the Uniform Building Code and Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) regulations. The proposed projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on water quality at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 12) g. Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact on housing. None of the proposed projects involve the construction of housing. (Sources: 1, 2) h. Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 29 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update flood flows? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would have no impact on flood flows. The improvements that could be completed in the near future will consist of bicycle lanes, crosswalks, signs and other small structures that by their nature are not physical barriers to flood flows. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on flood flows at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would pose no risk of flooding. Portions of the proposed bicycle facilities and pedestrian circulation routes are in flood areas. In many cases, pedestrians and cyclists are already using these routes. The increased usage that may result from these projects is not considered high enough to raise the impact to a significant level. Also, the risks are avoidable in that alternate routes are available, and flooded areas are marked and blocked by safety personnel during emergencies to reduce risk of injury. There are no dams or levees within the vicinity of the project area that could pose a significant risk. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no flood- related impact at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would pose no risk of inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. None of the proposed project areas are subject to tsunamis or seiches although mudflows could occur in some areas. The potential damage to bicycle lanes and similar proposed system improvements would not be significant Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 30 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update relative to the cost of repair. Potential risk to pedestrians and bicyclists is judged to be less than significant as the existing risk is low, the projects will not change the conditions that could cause these events, and the increase usage factor will not be large enough to raise the risk to a significant level. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on potential inundation from seiche, tsunami or mudflow at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) X. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project: a. Physically divide an established community? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not divide an established community. Improved bicycle and pedestrian circulation resulting from the proposed projects would reduce physical divisions within the community. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not conflict with land use plans, policies or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating and environmental effect. The City’s staff has reviewed the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update and determined it is consistent with the Circulation element of the San Rafael General Plan which states that a key recommendation is to “expand bicycle and pedestrian networks, and improve connections between the different modes” of transportation. In particular, the proposed projects and policy recommendations would promote the following San Rafael General Plan 2020 policies:  Policy C-4: “Design of roadways should be safe and convenient for…bicycles and pedestrians.”  Policy C-4b: “Support alternative transportation modes to better meet user needs and minimize conflicts between competing modes.” Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 31 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update  Policy C-20: “Provide convenient and safe connections and support for bus, rail, shuttle, bicycle and pedestrian users…using transit services”.  Policy C-23: “Identify opportunities to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections between San Rafael neighborhoods and between San Rafael and adjacent communities.”  Policy C-24: “Seek opportunities to increase connectivity between San Rafael neighborhoods and activity Centers.”  Policy C-26: “Make bicycling and walking an integral part of daily life in San Rafael.”  Policy C-27: “Promote walking as the transportation mode of choice for short trips.”  Policy C-27e: “Consider new projects and programs to increase pedestrian safety.”  Policy C-27f: “Continue efforts to improve access for those with disabilities.” (Sources: 1, 2, 3) c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not conflict with an applicable habitat conservation or natural community conservation plan. The majority of the projects are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. The addition of signing and striping to designate bicycle and pedestrian routes would not result in any physical changes that would conflict with an existing habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no conflict with an existing habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) XI. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 32 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the loss of availability of any known mineral resource. None of the proposed projects would impact the availability of a known mineral resource. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact a locally-important mineral resource recovery site. There is no delineated mineral site that would be impacted by the proposed projects as listed in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) XII. NOISE Would the project: a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the generation of noise levels in excess of any adopted standards. Persons using the proposed bicycle facilities and pedestrian paths would be exposed to the high ambient noise levels caused by motor vehicles. However, these elevated noise levels are permitted within the rights-of-way and are consistent with existing policy. The projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on noise levels at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Exposure of persons to or generation of Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 33 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the generation of excessive groundborne vibrations or noise levels. The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing developed rights-of-way. Jackhammers and other equipment could generate ground borne vibration during construction of the proposed improvements, however, this would be a one-time occurrence for each proposed project, would be short in duration, and limited to daytime weekday hours as permitted by the City. As the projects are implemented they will be required to comply with the City of San Rafael Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section 8.13) The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on ground borne vibrations or noise levels at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 17) c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels. The majority of the projects are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. The noise generated by bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be insignificant and will be less than the background noise generated by motor vehicle traffic. The installation of audible pedestrian signals would increase to the ambient noise levels, however, these are not considered to be “substantial” as they create minimal sound levels and will be installed at selective locations. The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on ambient noise levels at this time. (Sources: 1, 2) d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 34 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in a temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels. The project that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals, signs, lane striping, crosswalk striping, traffic markings, curb markings, etc. There could be noise impacts during construction when signs, striping, etc. are installed. These noise levels would occur only once per project and are therefore judged to be less than significant. As the projects are implemented they will be required to comply with the City of San Rafael Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section 8.13) The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 17) e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not expose people within two miles of a public/public use airport to excessive noise levels. None of the proposed projects are located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not expose people residing or working within the vicinity of a private airstrip to excessive noise levels. None of the proposed projects are located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 35 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update Would the project: a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not induce substantial population growth, either directly or indirectly. None of the proposed projects involve or promote housing construction. The proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update proposes improvements to existing infrastructure rather than the construction of new roads. The development of nonmotorized facilities is not known to have an effect on growth. The improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities would tend to provide congestion relief for residents and employees and will create additional capacity within the transportation system, but is not expected to induce site specific or cumulative growth. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the displacement of existing housing. The projects that could be built in the near future do not include any proposals to displace housing as all work will be confined within the existing rights-of-way. The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not displace any housing at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in population displacement. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 36 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update The projects that could be built in the near future do not include any proposals to displace substantial numbers of people as all work will be performed within the existing rights-of-way. The remainder of the projects listed in this document are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, not displace any population at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a. Fire protection? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts on the provision of fire protection services. The proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update proposes improvements to the publicly owned infrastructure, consisting mainly of bicycle lanes, crosswalks and signs, which are judged to be beneficial. These projects would not create the need for other supporting facilities to maintain acceptable service levels or other performance objectives. (Sources: 1, 2) b. Police protection? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts to the provision of police protection services. Also, see previous discussion in secion XIV.a of this document. (Sources: 1, 2) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 37 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update c. Schools? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts to the provision of school services. Also, see previous discussion in section XIV.a of this document. (Sources: 1, 2) d. Parks? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts to the provision of park services. See previous discussion in section XIV.a of this document. (Sources: 1, 2) e. Other public facilities? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which by definition are not site specific and therefore would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts to the provision of services through other public services. See previous discussion in section XIV.a of this document. (Sources: 1, 2) XV. RECREATION Would the project: a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 38 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in the increased use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational activities. By providing additional access to, the proposed infrastructure improvements may increase park usage. This incremental change is not expected to be significant. (Sources: 1, 2) b. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not include construction of recreational facilities or require the construction/expansion of recreation facilities which would have an adverse environmental impact. The proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update includes recommendations for bicycle parking in the downtown area. Bicycle parking can be installed with minimal or no impact to the physical environment. (Sources: 1, 2) XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Would the project: a. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant component of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways, and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit)? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The City’s staff has reviewed the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update and determined it is consistent with all applicable plans, ordinance and policies including the Circulation element of the San Rafael General Plan 2020 which states that a key recommendation is to “expand bicycle and pedestrian Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 39 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update networks, and improve connections between the different modes” of transportation. The proposed improvements in the project will also improve connectivity to mass transit for non-motorized travel. Also refer to the discussion in section X.b. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures , or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not exceed, either individually or cumulatively, the level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated road or highways. By reducing motor vehicle trips, the proposed projects would have the beneficial impact of reducing traffic volume that could otherwise cause level of service standards to be exceeded. (Sources: 1, 2) c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in a change in air traffic patterns. The proposed projects do not involve any construction that would impact air traffic patterns. (Sources: 1, 2) d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Discussion: Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 40 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not increase hazards due to a design feature. The proposed projects in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would conform with accepted state and federal standards for the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, thereby insuring the safety of design improvements. Infrastructure improvements will improve safety beyond the existing level through appropriate separation of bicyclists and pedestrians from motorized traffic. The proposed projects are intended to rehabilitate the existing facilities that are not in conformance with the current accepted standards and to improve the safety and performance of such facilities. The San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update is expected to improve the conditions for both motorized and non-motorized users by eliminating traffic and safety hazards. (Sources: 1, 2, 8) e. Result in inadequate emergency access? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not result in inadequate emergency access. The proposed projects are expected to reduce motor vehicle congestion, which would result in improved emergency response time. The proposed projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, have no impact on emergency access by public safety agencies at this time. (Sources: 1, 2) f. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. All of the proposed projects in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update support, rather than conflict with, the use of alternative modes of transportation. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 41 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the project: a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact local Regional Water Quality Control Board wastewater treatment requirements. None of the projects proposed in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would generate wastewater. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities. See previous discussion in section XVII.a. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities. The projects proposed in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would not increase the amount of storm water runoff and therefore would not create the need for additional storm water facilities. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 42 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact existing water supplies or require new water resources. None of the projects proposed in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would require water supplies. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact existing wastewater treatment capacity. None of the projects proposed in the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update would generate wastewater requiring treatment. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not require the disposal of solid waste. The project area is served by the Redwood Landfill. The proposed pedestrian and bicycle circulation facilities will not generate significant quantities of solid waste. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 43 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update and regulations related to solid waste? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not impact solid waste disposal regulations. The proposed circulation system improvements will comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations relating to solid waste. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Would the project: a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not have the potential to degrade environmental quality. The projects that could be built in the near future are proposed for existing streets that already contain traffic signals and signs, striping and markings, crosswalks, curb markings, etc. Signing and striping to designate bicycle and pedestrian routes would therefore not have any potential to degrade environmental quality. The remainder of the projects are conceptual in nature. Such projects would be subject to future environmental review if and when site specific proposals are developed and would, therefore, does not have any potential to degrade environmental quality at this time. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact Environmental Checklist Form 44 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not individually or cumulatively impact the environment. The proposed projects would not have individual or cumulative impact on the environment. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Discussion: A significant portion of the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update relates to policy guidelines which are not site specific and therefore would not have any adverse environmental effects to human beings, either directly or indirectly. The proposed projects would not have any adverse environmental effects to human beings, either directly or indirectly. (Sources: 1, 2, 3) Environmental Checklist Form 45 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2018 Update APPENDIX SOURCE REFERENCES The following is a list of references used in the preparation of this document. Unless attached herein, copies of all reference reports, memorandums and letters are on file with the City of San Rafael Department of Community Development. References to Publications prepared by Federal or State agencies may be found with the agency responsible for providing such information. 1. Staff Review 2. San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update 3. City of San Rafael General Plan 2020, adopted November 15, 2004; amended thereafter 4. City of San Rafael General Zoning Ordinance, City of San Rafael, May 1996; amended thereafter 5. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) CEQA Guidelines, revised December 1999 6. State Division of Mines and Geology; Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Maps 7. California Building Code, 2016 Edition 8. Caltrans Highway Design Manual 9. California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 10. San Rafael Municipal Code 11. BAAQMD Bay Area Air Pollution Summaries (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) 12. Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) 13. Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition 14. California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1532.1 15. San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP); 2009 16. City adopted Archeological Resource Protection Procedures; 2001 17. San Rafael Muncipal Code Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section 8.13) Contents ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ 1 7 16 21 28 32 57 CONTEXT ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? 91% of non-commute bicycle trips and 99% of non- commute walk trips in Marin County would be replaced by a motor vehicle trip if bicycling or walking were not an option. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) Background ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Context | 3 Project Timeline San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Context | 4 Goals 1 2 3 4 5 . See Page 57 for a list of policies and objectives San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Context | 5 Land Use San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Context | 6 Survey See Appendix A for the survey instrument and Appendix B for the survey responses EXISTING ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? The average bicycle trip distance in Marin County is 2.2 miles. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 8 See page 3 for a description of facility types, Appendix C for the full list of online public comments, and Appendix D for a list of existing facilities Existing Bikeways San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 9 Bike Parking Keyed bike locker near the Transit Center Parked bicycles near Sol Food on Third Street Parked bicycles at the Transit Center Parked bicycle near Taj of Marin on Fourth Keyed bike lockers near the Transit Center San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 10 *Sources: Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study: Final Report (2016) and SMART Stations’ Bicycle Parking Investment Plan (2016) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 11 Wayfinding San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 12 *Source: Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study: Final Report (2016) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 13 See Appendix C for the full list of mapped public comments Existing Walkways San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 14 Featured 2nd Friday Art Walk on Fourth Street San Francisco Bay Trail at Pickleweed Park City Plaza at Rafael Town Center McInnis Skatepark off Smith Ranch Road San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 15 Programs 13 average number of annual education/ encouragement activities per school* 10 participating San Rafael schools in the Marin County SR2S program 65/100 average SR2S ‘report card’ score for participating schools in San Rafael** **Compared to program-wide average of 60/100 *See Appendix E for full list of activities San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Existing | 16 COORDINATION ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? 45% of transit riders in Marin County get to their stop by bicycling or walking. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Coordination | 17 Related Plans ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ See Appendix F for a description of these plans San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Coordination | 18 Previous Plan San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Coordination | 19 Progress 2011-2017 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ *Some bikeways were implemented as different facility types than as proposed in the 2011 plan Following the adoption of the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the City of San Rafael has made progress towards its goals. The City implemented 26 percent of its proposed bicycle projects (by miles), including 0.43 miles of Class I multi -use paths, 3.05 miles of Class II bicycle lanes, 3.85 miles of Class III bicycle routes , and 0.15 miles of Class IV protected bikeways. In addition, the City has completed a number of grant applications in pursuit of project funding, maintained a dedicated webpage for bicycle - and pedestrian-related projects, and maintained an online system for reporting roadway hazards. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Coordination | 20 Transit Connections SAFETY ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? The average bicycle trip in Marin County is 51 minutes and the average walk trip is 46 minutes. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 22 Bike Collisions San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 23 *SWITRS/TIMS San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 24 Pedestrian Collisions San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 25 *SWITRS/TIMS San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 26 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Countermeasures Bicycle Intersection Safety Countermeasures ADA-compliant Curb Ramp Allow all users, including people with mobil ity-assist devices (wheelchairs, canes, and walkers), strollers, and carts, to make the transition from the street to the sidewalk. Curb Extension Help minimize pedestrian exposure to motor vehicles by shortening the street crossing distance and making pedestrians more visible before they commit to crossing. Median Refuge Island Located at the mid-point of a marked crossing to allow pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time. Active Warning Beacon User-activated illuminated devices that are designed to bring attention to pedestrians crossing the street and to increase the probability that motorists yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks. Green Infrastructure Treats and slows stormwater runoff from roadways, sidewalks, and buildings through bioretention swales, rain gardens, tree box filters and pervious pavements. These strategies help reduce the risk of erosion and flooding which can threaten local creeks and other natural habitats. Skip Striping Intervals of green pavement markings to call attention to conflict areas between motorists and bicyclists at mixing zones during right-hand turns, through intersections, and near driveways. Two-stage Turn Box Offer bicyclists a safe way to make left turns at signalized intersections by allowing a bicyclist to proceed through the intersection and to wait ahead of perpendicular motor vehicle traffic before proceeding in their intended direction. Bike Box Designated areas at signalized intersections that allows bicyclists to wait in front of queuing motor vehicle traffic during a red light, helping to minimize conflicts between motorists and bicyclists. Protected Intersection* Maximize bicyclist comfort and motorist yield rates at intersections through various design elements, such as corner safety islands, mountable aprons, two-stage turning boxes, and marked bicycle crossings (“crossbikes”). Protected Bicycle Signal Phase Help reduce conflicts between bicyclists and motorists at intersections by allowing bicyclists to enter the intersection ahead of motorists (similar to a “pedestrian leadin g interval”) or at completely different times. * Protected intersections are an integral part of a comprehensive bicycle network. While specific intersections are not identified as part of this plan, each intersection will be studied as it is due for upgrades. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 27 Areas of Concern See Appendix C for the full list of areas of concerns San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Safety | 28 PRIORITIES ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? On average, the typical adult in Marin County offsets 0.2 miles of driving per day by bicycling and 0.4 miles by walking. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Priorities | 29 Criteria See Appendix H for more information on the prioritization process San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Priorities | 30 Weighted Score Example San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Priorities | 31 See Appendix H for the prioritization rankings applied to the list of proposed projects. Priority Areas San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Priorities | 32 PROPOSED ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Did you know? The average bicycle commute trip in Marin County is 7.3 miles and the average walk commute trip is 0.8 miles. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 33 Overview San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 34 All Projects See page 3 for descriptions of facility types San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 35 Group A CIVIC CENTER CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for the full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 36 Proposed Projects, Group A – Civic Center Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES A-1 Las Gallinas Avenue [Northern Bikeway] Cedar Hill Drive/ Santiago Way Lucas Valley Road II 0.05 Conceptual Miller Creek Road/ Las Gallinas Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Study: Extend existing Class II bicycle lanes from existing Class II bicycle lanes on Lucas Valley Road to the intersection of Las Gallinas Avenue and Cedar Hill Drive/ Santiago Way. A-2 McInnis Parkway Sidepath [North/South Greenway] McInnis Parkway north terminus North City Limit I 0.98 Designed SMART Draft Environmental Impact Report (2005): Provide crossing of South Fork Gallinas Creek and extend McInnis Parkway Sidepath north to North City Limit via SMART Rail right-of- way [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-3 Redwood Highway/ Civic Center Drive Marin Center Drive Professional Center Parkway I 0.37 Conceptual Create Class I multi-use path on eastside of roadway (modified from proposed Class II bicycle lanes in 2013 Civic Center Station Area Plan). A-4 Redwood Highway/ Civic Center Drive Manuel T. Freitas Parkway/ Highway 101 off -ramp N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Improve bicycle and pedestrian intersection crossing conditions. A-5 Michael's Parking Lot Pathway Las Gallinas Avenue Merrydale Road To be determined N/A Funded North San Rafael Vision Promenade Conceptual Plan (2002): Study feasibility of pathway through Michael's parking lot to connect existing Promenade on Las Gallinas Avenue to existing westbound Class II bicycle lanes on Merrydale Road. A-6 Las Gallinas Avenue Merrydale Road N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Improve bicycle and pedestrian crossing conditions at the south leg of the Las Gallinas Avenue and Merrydale Road intersection to accommodate proposed Class I multi-use path. A-7 Merrydale Road Las Gallinas Avenue SMART Pathway I 0.35 Conceptual SMART Draft Environmental Impact Report (2005): Develop Class I multi-use path from SMART Pathway near Civic Center SMART Station to Promenade at Las Gallinas Avenue. A-8 Los Ranchitos Road [Northern Bikeway] Northgate Drive Golden Hinde Boulevard Sidewalk 0.20 Conceptual Civic Center Station Area Plan (2013): Create continuous sidewalks on Los Ranchitos Road from Northgate Drive to Golden Hinde Boulevard by gaps in the sidewalk network. A-9 Walter Place Pathway [Northern Bikeway] Los Ranchitos Road Corillo Drive I 0.06 Active SMART Project Civic Center Station Area Plan (2013): Pave pathway to existing SMART rail at-grade crossing. A-10 Civic Center Station Pathway/Puerto Suello Hill Pathway [North/South Greenway] North San Pedro Road South end of Merrydale Road/ Puerto Suello Hill Pathway I 0.25 Active SMART Project (partial) SMART Draft Environmental Impact Report (2005): Extend SMART Pathway from Civic Center SMART Station to existing Puerto Suello Hill Pathway under Highway 101 and along Los Ranchitos Road/ Lincoln Avenue. Plus, extend existing Puerto Suello Hill Path north of Lincoln Avenue to connect to Merrydale Road and proposed SMART Pathway parallel to Los Ranchitos Road. A-11 Civic Center Station Pathway [North/South Greenway] West of Civic Center SMART Station N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Civic Center Station Area Plan (2013): Study at-grade crossing west Highway 101 near Civic Center SMART Station [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-12 Civic Center SMART Station N/A N/A Bicycle Parking N/A Conceptual SMART Station Bicycle Parking Investment Plan (2016): Install 20 inverted u-racks and eight e- lockers at the Civic Center SMART Station. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 37 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES A-13 McInnis Parkway Sidepath [North/South Greenway] Civic Center Drive Bridgewater Drive I 0.46 Conceptual Maintenance: Repave existing McInnis Parkway Sidepath from Civic Center Drive to proposed SMART Pathway extension at Bridgewater Drive [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-14 Madison Avenue Civic Center Drive Roosevelt Avenue/ existing Madison Avenue pathway I 0.20 Conceptual Create Class I multi-use path on northside of roadway connecting Civic Center Drive, Field of Dogs dog park, and Venetia Valley School. A-15 Merrydale Road SMART Pathway Puerto Suello Hill Pathway III 0.74 Conceptual Civic Center Station Area Plan (2013): Designate Merrydale Road as Class III bicycle route (pavement markings and signage). A-16 Civic Center Drive Peter Behr Drive North San Pedro Road I 0.45 Partially completed by County Pave Class I multi-use path in northbound direction [part of SF Bay Trail alignment] or continue existing two-way Class IV protected bikeway from Peter Behr Drive to North San Pedro Road A-17 North San Pedro Road Los Ranchitos Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue I 0.49 Conceptual Pave Class I multi-use path on southside of North San Pedro Road (modified from original Class II bicycle lanes and sidewalks proposed in the 2013 Civic Center Station Area Plan) and study safety improvements to reduce conflicts at Highway 101 off-ramp onto eastbound North San Pedro Road [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-18 North San Pedro Road Highway 101 N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual San Rafael Safe Routes to School Task Force and Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan: Improve undercrossing conditions (public art and lighting) [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-19 North San Pedro Road Los Ranchitos Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue IV 0.45 Conceptual Study feasibility of a westbound Class IV protected bikeway on North San Pedro Road between Los Ranchitos Road and Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue. A-20 North San Pedro Road Highway 101 on-ramp N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual San Rafael Safe Routes to School Task Force: Improve bicycle and pedestrian crossing conditions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-21 North San Pedro Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual San Rafael Safe Routes to School Task Force: Improve bicycle and pedestrian crossing conditions (consider protected intersection) [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. A-22 Lucas Valley Road/Smith Ranch Road Los Gamos Drive Silveira Parkway II N/A Conceptual Create Class II on-street buffered bicycle lanes connecting existing Lucas Valley Road bicycle lanes and McInnis County Park. A-23 Northgate Drive [Northern Bikeway] Las Gallinas Avenue (north) 270 feet south of Las Gallinas Avenue (north) II 0.05 Conceptual Close gap in Class II on-street bicycle lanes near northern intersection of Northgate Drive and Las Gallinas Avenue. A-24 Merrydale Road Las Gallinas Avenue Willow Avenue Sidewalk 0.17 Conceptual Close gaps in sidewalk: Merrydale Road (west side) between El Prado Avenue and Willow Avenue; Merrydale Road (east side) from 170 feet north of El Prado Avenue to 60 feet south of El Prado Avenue; angled parking with sidewalk on Merrydale Road (west side) between Las Gallinas Avenue and El Prado Avenue. A-25 Las Gallinas Avenue [Northern Bikeway] Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Northgate Drive IV 0.29 Conceptual Replace existing Class II on-street bicycle lanes and Class III bicycle route with Class IV protected bikeway on Las Gallinas Avenue to close gap in Northern Bikeway. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 38 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES A-26 North San Pedro Road Merrydale Road N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of North San Pedro Road and Merrydale Road. A-27 Redwood Highway access road Smith Ranch Road Professional Center Parkway II 0.92 Conceptual Replace existing Class III bicycle route on the Redwood Highway access road with Class II on- street bicycle lanes from Smith Ranch Road to Professional Center Parkway. A-28 Las Gallinas Avenue [Northern Bikeway] Northgate Drive (north) Golden Hinde Boulevard II 0.74 Conceptual Stripe Class II on-street bicycle lanes on Las Gallinas Avenue between Northgate Drive (north) and Golden Hinde Boulevard to serve as a parallel facility to the existing Class I multi-use path. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 39 Group B NORTH SAN RAFAEL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 40 Proposed Projects, Group B – North Safe Routes to School Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES B-1 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Mission Pass Path Del Ganado Road II 0.68 Conceptual Narrow travel lanes and stripe buffered bicycle lanes (modified from Class II on-street bicycle lanes in 2002 North San Rafael Vision Promenade Conceptual Plan). B-2 Montecillo Road Freitas Parkway Trellis Drive To be determined 0.45 Conceptual Safe Routes to School Task Force: Study potential Class III bicycle boulevard on Montecillo Road from Freitas Parkway to Trellis Drive. B-3 Montecillo Road Trellis Drive Nova Albion Way To be determined 0.35 Conceptual Safe Routes to School Task Force: Study potential Class I multi-use path on Montecillo Road from Trellis Drive to Nova Albion Way. B-4 Trellis Drive Esmeyer Drive N/A To be determined N/A Conceptual Safe Routes to School Task Force: Study potential safety improvements for pedestrians crossing Trellis Drive at Esmeyer Drive (and other intersections in Terra Linda neighborhood). B-5 Devon Drive Esmeyer Drive Golden Hinde Boulevard To be determined 0.73 Conceptual Safe Routes to School Task Force: Study potential traffic calming on Devon Drive from Esmeyer Drive to Golden Hinde Boulevard. B-6 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Montecillo Road Del Presidio Boulevard I 1.08 Conceptual Pave a Class I multi-use path on both sides of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and/or create continuous bi-directional 6-foot-wide sidewalks. B-7 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Las Gallinas Avenue Northgate Drive II 0.22 Conceptual Extend existing Class II on-street bicycle lanes on Manuel T. Freitas Parkway from Las Gallinas Avenue to Northgate Drive. B-8 Nova Albion Way Las Gallinas Avenue 155 feet south of Arias Street IV 0.09 Conceptual Create a Class IV protected bikeway on Nova Albion Way between Las Gallinas Avenue and the Vallecito Elementary School parking lot. B-9 Nova Albion Way 155 feet south of Arias Street Montecillo Road I 0.24 Conceptual Create a Class I multi-use path on Nova Albion Way between the Vallecito Elementary School parking lot and Montecillo Road. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 41 Group C WEST END CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 42 Proposed Projects, Group C – West End Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES C-1 Greenfield Avenue [Cross Marin Bikeway+] West City Limit (near Ross Valley Drive) West End Avenue III+ 0.34 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Change existing Class III bicycle route to Class III bicycle boulevard. C-2 Greenfield Avenue [Cross Marin Bikeway+] West End Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Add median to channelize traffic. C-3 Fourth Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Second Street/ Marquard Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Study the feasibility of realigning the Fourth Street/ Second Street/ Marquard Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle access. C-4 West End Avenue [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Greenfield Avenue Marquard Avenue III+ 0.15 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Change existing Class III bicycle route to Class III bicycle boulevard. In interim, move eastbound bicycle pavement markings outside of door zone. C-5 West End Avenue [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Marquard Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Add raised crosswalk and potential curb extension to southwest corner. C-6 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Fourth Street/ Marquard Avenue Miramar Avenue I 0.29 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Create a Class I multi-use on Second Street between Fourth Street/Marquard Avenue and Miramar Avenue. Build retaining wall on south side of Second Street between Ida Street or G Street to Miramar Avenue to expand existing sidewalk width to accommodate a Class I multi-use path. Alternatively, remove westbound on-street motor vehicle parking on Second Street between Ida Street or G Street to Miramar Avenue, move and re-stripe median, and create a bi-directional Class IV separated bikeway. C-7 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] West Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Add raised crosswalk. C-8 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] East Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Add raised crosswalk. C-9 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Miramar Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Add raised crosswalk and transition to Mahon Creek Pathway. C-10 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] G Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study intersection alterations to facilitate transition from proposed Class III bicycle boulevard on G Street (or Ida Street) to proposed “Cross Marin Bikeway+” on Second Street. C-11 G Street Fourth Street/ Marquard Avenue Second Street III+ 0.08 Conceptual Create Class III bicycle boulevard connection on G Street (or Ida Street) to proposed “Cross Marin Bikeway+” on Second Street. C-12 D Street/ C Street Fourth Street San Rafael Avenue To be determined 0.21 Conceptual Study the feasibility of a Class IV protected bikeway couplets or a Class III+ bicycle boulevard with wayfinding signage and traffic calming elements on D Street and C Street between Downtown and Gerstle Park (modified from route on D Street within Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study). C-13 Miramar Avenue/ First Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Second Street E Street III+ 0.20 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Change existing Class III bicycle route to Class III bicycle boulevard. C-14 First Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] E Street D Street II 0.07 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Reverse street from westbound one-way to eastbound one-way and add contraflow bicycle lane. Alternatively, study feasibility of maintaining the current westbound one-way and adding advisory bicycle lanes. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 43 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES C-15 Fourth Street/ Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] West City Limit (near Ross Valley Drive) Second Street To be determined 0.58 Conceptual Study the feasibility of a Class I multi-use path on Fourth Street between the West City Limit and Second Street as a long-term alternative to proposed Class III bicycle boulevard on Greenfield Avenue/West End Avenue. C-16 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Sun Valley Elementary Travel Plan: Create traffic circle at T-intersection. C-17 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road Racquet Club Drive Sidewalk 0.20 Conceptual Sun Valley Elementary Travel Plan: Upgrade sidewalk on River Oaks Road between Fifth Avenue and Racquet Club Drive. C-18 Fifth Avenue Happy Lane N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Sun Valley Elementary Travel Plan: Add curb extensions to northwest, northeast, and southwest corners; add high-visibility crosswalk across Happy Lane; and upgrade sidewalk on Fifth Avenue from Happy Lane to 150 feet west of Happy Lane. C-19 River Oaks Road Racquet Club Drive N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Sun Valley Elementary Travel Plan: Add high-visibility crosswalk at intersection of River Oaks Drive and Racquet Club Drive. C-20 Fifth Avenue Racquet Club Drive N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Sun Valley Elementary Travel Plan: Bicycle and pedestrian intersection improvements. C-21 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road H Street To be determined 1.04 Conceptual Study parking occupancy rates and potential for bikeway connecting Sun Valley Elementary and downtown. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 44 Group D CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 45 Proposed Projects, Group D – Central San Rafael Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES D-1 Downtown East-West Connection [Commercial Connector] Fourth Street/ Second Street Union Street To be determined 1.36 Conceptual Study the feasibility of an east-west bikeway through downtown San Rafael that can comfortably accommodate people of all ages and bicycling ability. If compatible with the preferred alternative resulting from the feasibility study, consider incorporating lighting improvements and a public art component to reinforce the area's recent Cultural District designation [part of SF Bay Trail alignment and Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan]. D-2 West Tamalpais Avenue [North/South Greenway] Second Street Mission Avenue IV 0.25 Conceptual Tamalpais Avenue Feasibility Study (ongoing): Convert West Tamalpais Avenue into a one-way street in the southbound direction; create a Class IV protected bikeway between West Tamalpais and SMART right-of-way; create improved bicycle and pedestrian crossings at intersections and connection to existing Class I multi-use path parallel to Hetherton Street. Alternatively, consider a Class I multi-use path [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. D-3 Davidson Middle School Path (Lindaro Street/ Jordan Street/ Lovell Avenue) Mahon Creek Path/ Andersen Drive Woodland Avenue I 0.49 Conceptual Study the feasibility of a Class I multi-use path from the current southern terminus of the Mahon Creek Path to James B. Davidson Middle School along Lindaro Street, Jordan Street, and Lovell Avenue. D-4 Fourth Street Union Street San Rafael High School playing field To be determined N/A Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Study feasibility of east-west and north-south Class I multi-use paths running through San Rafael High School playing fields and connecting Mission Avenue, Union Street, and Third Street. (Note: Ongoing discussions with San Rafael School District, Safe Routes to Schools, City, and interested members of the public; see San Rafael High School Facilities Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report for more information). D-5 Third Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Grand Avenue East City Limit (near Embarcadero Way) I 0.44 Conceptual Create Class I multi-use path along Third Street [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. D-6 First Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] D Street B Street III+ 0.14 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Upgrade existing Class III bicycle route to Class III bicycle boulevard. D-7 Safeway Path [Cross Marin Bikeway+] First Street Albert Park Path I 0.07 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Create Class I multi-use path along the south side of the Safeway parking lot connecting to the existing Albert Park Path with a transition to the existing Class II bicycle lanes on Andersen Drive. D-8 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Highway 101 undercrossing N/A Undercrossing N/A Conceptual Study potential pedestrian improvements for Highway 101 undercrossing on Second Street, including walkway, lighting, and public art. D-9 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+, North/South Greenway] Highway 101 on-ramp N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study pedestrian crossing improvements on Second Street at the Highway 101 on-ramp [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. D-10 Second Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Highway 101 off-ramp N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study pedestrian crossing improvements on Second Street at the Highway 101 off-ramp [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 46 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES D-11 First Street [Cross Marin Bikeway+] B Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study bicycle and pedestrian intersection treatments to improve transition from proposed Class III bicycle boulevard on First Street to proposed Class I multi-use path through Safeway parking lot (Safeway Path). D-12 Andersen Drive Albert Park Path Mahon Creek Connector I 0.15 Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Extend Class I multi-use path along Andersen Drive from Albert Park Path to Mahon Creek Connector. May require the removal of on-street motor vehicle parking on the south side of Andersen Drive, the relocation of trees and/or utility poles, and the relocation of existing center median and turn lanes. D-13 Andersen Drive Lindaro Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study: Create diagonal path through intersection to connect the Mahon Creek Connector to the Albert Park Path; create bicycle- and pedestrian-specific traffic signal phasing; improve transition between path and roadway. D-14 Lindaro Street Jordan Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Davidson Middle School Travel Plan: Add high-visibility crosswalks. D-15 Lindaro Street Woodland Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Davidson Middle School Travel Plan: Add curb extensions and consider removing crosswalk across north leg of intersection. D-16 Woodland Avenue Seibel Street N/A To be determined N/A Conceptual Safe Routes to School Task Force: Study potential advanced warning/ flashing beacons on Woodland Avenue at Seibel Street. D-17 Southern Heights Boulevard 150 feet north of Meyers Road N/A Walkway 0.03 Funded Replace existing Southern Heights Bridge and add 4-foot sidewalk. D-18 Francisco Boulevard West Second Street Andersen Drive I 1.03 Partially funded SMART Draft Environmental Impact Report (2005): Extend SMART Pathway from Downtown San Rafael SMART Station to existing Cal Park Hill Pathway [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. D-19 Andersen Drive [North/South Greenway] Francisco Boulevard West N/A Intersection N/A Active SMART Project SMART Final Environmental Impact Report (2006): Realign Andersen Drive for at-grade rail crossing [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. D-20 Highway 101 undercrossings N/A To be determined N/A Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Study potential lighting and public art at Highway 101 undercrossings at Third Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Avenue, Mission Avenue, and Linden Lane. D-21 Puerto Suello Hill Pathway [North/South Greenway] Pacheco Street Merrydale Road Walkway N/A Conceptual Implement lighting improvements along the Puerto Suello Hill Pathway. D-22 Fourth Street [North/South Greenway, Commercial Connector] Hetherton Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study bicycle and pedestrian intersection treatments to improve crossing. D-23 Mission Avenue Union Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Stripe high-visibility crosswalks at intersection of Mission Avenue and Union Street. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 47 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES D-24 Lovell Avenue Woodland Avenue (west) Irwin Street Walkway 0.15 Conceptual Construct sidewalk and curb ramps on north side of Lovell Avenue between Woodland Avenue and Anova Center for Education; refresh double yellow center line on Lovell Avenue between Woodland Avenue (west) and Jordan Street; update school warning "Assembly D" signage; extend red curb on Jordan Street in northbound and southbound directions to 22 feet north of Lovell Avenue. D-25 Lovell Avenue Jordan Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Reconfigure intersection to shorten crossing distance and improve sight lines. D-26 Lovell Avenue Irwin Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Install crosswalk, curb ramps, and school warning "Assembly D" signage. D-27 Mission Avenue Belle Avenue Embarcadero Way Sidewalk 0.25 Conceptual Construct new sidewalk near San Rafael High School on Mission Avenue between Belle Avenue and Embarcadero Way. D-28 Mission Avenue Hetherton Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Study bicycle and pedestrian intersection treatments to improve crossing. D-29 Third Street Hetherton Street N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Third Street and Hetherton Street Traffic Study (2018): Eliminate the left-tun pocket from Third Street onto Hetherton Street and add a leading pedestrian interval; funding available to implement changes. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 48 Group E POINT SAN PEDRO IMPROVEMENTS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 49 Proposed Projects, Group E – Point San Pedro Improvements ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES E-1 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Marina Boulevard Montecito Road To be determined 0.25 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of Class IV grade-separated bikeway in eastbound and westbound directions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-2 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Sea Way Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way To be determined 0.14 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of Class IV grade-separated bikeway in eastbound and westbound directions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-3 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way San Pedro Cove To be determined 0.45 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of eastbound Class IV grade-separated bikeway and northbound Class I multi-use path [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-4 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Manderly Road N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual San Rafael Safe Routes to School Task Force: Improve bicycle and pedestrian crossing conditions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-5 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] San Pedro Cove Bayview Drive To be determined 0.30 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of Class I multi-use path in eastbound and westbound directions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-6 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Knight Drive N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Glenwood Elementary School Travel Plan: Improve bicycle and pedestrian crossing conditions with pedestrian-activated flashing beacon; potential turning radii reduction and/or bulbouts to reduce pedestrian crossing distance; and potential median refuge island [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-7 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Main Drive Riviera Drive To be determined 0.65 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of Class IV grade-separated bikeway in eastbound and westbound directions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-8 Point San Pedro Road [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Riviera Drive Cantera Way To be determined 0.65 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of eastbound Class I multi-use path and westbound Class IV grade-separated bikeway [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. E-9 Cantera Way [Cross Marin Bikeway+] Point San Pedro Road North San Pedro Road To be determined 0.61 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Study feasibility of Class I multi-use path along Cantera Way and through McNears Beach County Park [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 50 Group F CANAL CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 51 Proposed Project, Group F – Canal Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES F-1 Grand Avenue [Bridge Connector] Francisco Boulevard East Second Street I 0.13 Funded Grand Avenue Improvement Project: Bicycle and pedestrian bridge crossing San Rafael Canal (150 feet by 12 feet) and Class I path connecting Second Street to Francisco Boulevard East [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-2 Grand Avenue [Bridge Connector] Fourth Street Second Street IV 0.11 Conceptual Study feasibility of Class IV two-way protection northbound bikeway connecting proposed Grand Avenue Bridge and proposed East-West downtown bikeway, plus bicycle intersection treatments (i.e. bike boxes) [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-3 Second Street [Bridge Connector] Grand Avenue N/A Intersection N/A Funded Grand Avenue Improvement Project: Land acquisition, intersection and driveway reconfiguration, and sidewalk improvements, including curbs [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-4 Montecito Plaza Waterfront Trail Grand Avenue Third Street Walkway 0.28 Funded Montecito Plaza Waterfront Trail Improvements: Pedestrian pathway and landscaping improvements to Montecito Plaza Waterfront Trail south of Montecito Plaza Shopping Center (also called Canal Paseo in Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan) [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-5 Canal Crossing Mouth of Yacht Club harbor Third Street To be determined 0.06 Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Study potential bicycle and pedestrian bridge over San Rafael Canal [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-6 Yacht Club Drive Francisco Boulevard East Yacht Club Drive north terminus/ Beach Park III 0.10 Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Study improved bicycle access from Canal neighborhood to Beach Park via Class III bicycle route and addition of short-term bicycle parking at Beach Park; alternative route: Class I multi-use path from Grand Avenue to north terminus of Yacht Club Drive. F-7 Harbor Street [Bridge Connector] Francisco Boulevard East Canal Street III+ 0.18 Conceptual San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (2011): Create Class III bicycle boulevard on Harbor Street, incorporating bicycle pavement markings, wayfinding signage, and traffic calming elements [part of SF Bay Trail]. F-8 Francisco Boulevard East [Bridge Connector] Grand Avenue Vivian Street Walkway 0.69 Designed Francisco Boulevard East Sidewalk Widening Project: 8-foot-wide sidewalk, lighting, landscaping, and drainage improvements [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-9 Canal Street [Bridge Connector] Harbor Street Pickleweed Community Center entrance To be determined 0.80 Conceptual Study upgrade of existing Class III bicycle route to Class III bicycle boulevard, Class II bicycle lanes (as noted in the Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan), or advisory bicycle lanes [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 52 ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES F-10 Canal Street Sorrento Way Schoen Park (east end) I 0.37 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Part 1 - Close gap between Class III bicycle route on Canal Street at Sorrento Way and existing Class I multi-use path at entrance to Pickleweed Park (Note: Project has environmental considerations). Part 2 - Pave existing unpaved segments of Class I multi-use Path in Pickleweed Park from northwest corner of playing field to northeast corner of playing field. Part 3 - Close gap between existing Class I multi-use path in SE corner of playing field of Pickleweed Park and the existing Class I multi-use path terminus on east end of Schoen Park [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-11 Bahia Place Creek Pathway [Bridge Connector] Canal Street 3230 Kerner Boulevard (Marin County Mental Health Services) To be determined 0.56 Conceptual Study feasibility of paving creek pathway parallel to Bahia Place as alternative to Kerner Boulevard bicycle and pedestrian improvements proposed in the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Recommendations and Process Report (2007). F-12 Bellam Boulevard/Baypoint Village Drive Andersen Drive Baypoint Drive To be determined 0.78 Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Study feasibility of Class IV protected bicycle facilities on Bellam Boulevard and Baypoint Village Drive corridor connecting to the San Francisco Bay Trail. Between Andersen Drive and Francisco Boulevard East, study potential for northside bikeway and widened sidewalk in conjunction with potential redevelopment Marin Square [part of SF Bay Trail alignment and Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan]. Project is consistent with the proposed Highway 101 – I- 580 flyover improvements in development by Caltrans and funded through Regional Measure 3. F-13 Bellam Boulevard [Bridge Connector] Kerner Boulevard N/A Intersection N/A Conceptual Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009): Improve pedestrian conditions [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. F-14 Kerner Boulevard [Bridge Connector] Bellam Boulevard Kerner Boulevard south terminus (south of Irene Street) To be determined 0.60 Conceptual Study feasibility of Class IV parking-protected bikeway, Class II bicycle lanes (as proposed in the 2011 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan) or Class III bicycle route on southern segment of Kerner Boulevard as alternative to Francisco Boulevard East Class II bicycle lanes. F-15 Kerner Boulevard Pathway [Bridge Connector] Kerner Boulevard southern terminus (south of Irene Street) Kerner Boulevard north terminus (north of Shoreline Parkway) To be determined 0.20 Conceptual Study feasibility of Class I multi-use path closing gap between segments of Kerner Boulevard as alternative to Francisco Boulevard East Class II bicycle lanes. F-16 Kerner Boulevard [Bridge Connector] 270 feet north of Shoreline Parkway Grange Avenue IV 0.52 Conceptual Study feasibility of Class IV protected bikeway on Kerner Boulevard from terminus of roadway in north (270 feet north of Shoreline Parkway) to Grange Avenue as alternative route to Francisco Boulevard East; alternative: study feasibility of Class II buffered bicycle lanes. F-17 San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Trail south terminus (south of Baypoint Drive) San Francisco Bay Trail north terminus (north of Target) I 0.30 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Close gap in existing Class I multi-use pathway [part of SF Bay Trail alignment. F-18 Francisco Boulevard West Canal Neighborhood N/A Pedestrian Overcrossing N/A Conceptual Study the feasibility of a pedestrian overcrossing over Highway 101 to connect the Canal neighborhood with Francisco Boulevard West. F-19 Canal Neighborhood N/A N/A Bicycle Parking N/A Conceptual Install bicycle parking in the Canal neighborhood (potential locations: Country Bowl, near apartment complexes, Mi Pueblo, Pickleweed Park, Medway Road, Marin County Health Services, and along Baypoint Village Drive). San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 53 Group G EAST BAY CONNECTIONS See page 3 for descriptions of facility types and see Appendix H for full list of prioritized projects. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 54 Proposed Project, Group G – East Bay Connections ID CORRIDOR/PRIMARY BEGIN/AT END CLASS/TYPE MILES STATUS NOTES G-1 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard [Bridge Connector] Andersen Drive N/A Intersection N/A Preliminary Design San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011): Bicycle and pedestrian intersection improvements. G-2 I-580 Connector [Bridge Connector] I-580 on-ramp Francisco Boulevard East I 0.01 Active Caltrans Project San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011): Pave informal pathway and create transition between existing Class II bicycle lanes on the I-580 on-ramp and Francisco Boulevard East. G-3 Grange Avenue [Bridge Connector] Francisco Boulevard East Kerner Boulevard To be determined 0.09 Conceptual Study feasibility of Class IV protected bikeway or Class II buffered bicycle lanes between proposed Bay Trail connection and proposed Kerner Boulevard bikeway; previous proposed project from San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011) included designating Grange Avenue as Class III bicycle route (pavement markings and signage). G-4 Grange Avenue [Bridge Connector] Francisco Boulevard East 230 feet from Piombo Place Walkway 0.04 Conceptual San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011): Close westbound sidewalk gap. G-5 San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Trail south terminus (east of Piombo Place) San Francisco Bay Trail north terminus (north of EAH Housing parking lot) I 0.02 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Close gap in existing Class I multi-use pathway [part of the SF Bay Trail Alignment]. G-6 Francisco Boulevard East [Bridge Connector] South City Limit/ Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Grange Avenue I 0.50 Active Caltrans Project Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvements: Connect funded bi-directional bicycle and pedestrian path on upper deck of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to San Francisco Bay Trail segments in San Rafael [part of SF Bay Trail alignment]. G-7 San Quentin Terrace [Bridge Connector] West City Limit/ Main Street Francisco Boulevard East III 0.01 Active Caltrans Project San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011): Designate Main Street as Class III bicycle route. G-8 Sir Francis Drake Flyover Sir Francis Drake Boulevard/ Andersen Drive Shoreline Park IV 0.56 Active Caltrans Project Install a concrete barrier between the travel lane and existing Class II on-street bicycle lane. G-9 San Francisco Bay Trail Marin Rod & Gun Club Shoreline Park I 0.09 Conceptual The San Francisco Bay Trail Project: Gap Analysis Study (2005): Close gap in existing Class I multi-use pathway [part of the SF Bay Trail Alignment]. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 55 See Appendix I for more information; *Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study (2016) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Proposed | 56 *Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study (2016) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Proposed | 57 NEXT STEPS ▪ ▪ Did you know? 13% of Marin County residents said they were somewhat satisfied or very satisfied with the opportunities for bicycling in their community. (Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study, 2007) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 58 Funding Sources *Bicycling and Walking in the U.S. – Benchmarking Project (2016) **Ibid; American Community Survey (5-year estimates) Funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in California is competitive. The state receives the most federal funding out of any state in the country (approximately $4 billion per year between 2009 and 2014) but ranks 48th out of all 50 states in per capita bicycle and pedestrian federal funding. The majority of federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs in California comes from the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (38 percent) and the Transportation Alternatives Program (36 percent). A sizable portion of state and regional funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs come from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). To date, ATP has completed three funding cycles (2014, 2015, 2017) and a fourth cycle is anticipated in 2018. The City of San Rafael’s Grand Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Project is funded partially through ATP. For a list of available federal, state, regional, and local funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects, see Appendix I. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 59 Pilot Projects To test the feasibility of new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, cities around the country have implemented pilot projects. These short-term projects allow for a city to introduce new concepts to the public, test multiple design alternatives at a single location to see which would works best, and to adjust the design on the fly to respond to feedback from the public and emergency services. Pilot projects can come in many forms, but the underlying similarities are a focus on low-cost, reversible design and materials, volunteer help and wide public engagement, and data collection on the project’s effectiveness. Stages of a Pilot Project* • 1 day – 1 month • Can be led by anyone • Low-cost and borrowed materials • High flexibility and easily removable • 1 month – 1 year • City leadership needed • Low-cost but semi- durable materials • Adjustable and ultimately removable • Data collection needed • 1 year – 5 years • City leadership needed • Moderate cost, durable materials • Adjustable but feels permanent • Data collection needed • 5+ years • City leadership needed • Higher cost, permanent materials • Permanent and not easily adjustable • Long-term performance tracking preferred *Based on PeopleForBikes’ “Quick Builds for Better Streets” and The Street Plans Collaborative “Iterative Project Delivery” Pilot Mid-block Crossing Coalinga, CA Greenway for a Day Palo Alto, CA Project Examples Pop-up Cycletrack Morgan Hill, CA Temporary Protected Intersection Minneapolis, MN San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 60 Goal Strategies Status Milestones 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Safety – Identify, prioritize, and implement bicycle- and pedestrian- related safety improvements. 1) Reduce bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions and eliminate all bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities Adopt “Vision Zero” policy of eliminating all bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities; establish historic baseline for comparison Reduce overall bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions by 10% from baseline; reduce bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities by 20% from baseline Reduce overall bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions by 20% from baseline; reduce bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities by 40% from baseline Reduce overall bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions by 30% baseline; reduce bicycle- and pedestrian- involved severe injuries and fatalities by 60% from baseline Reduce overall bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions by 40% from baseline; reduce bicycle- and pedestrian-involved severe injuries and fatalities by 80% from baseline 2) Actively identify locations with potential safety concerns based on roadway geometry and implement proven safety countermeasures to address concerns Review and integrate findings from Marin County’s systemic safety study 3) Update citywide e-bike/electronic-assist bicycle policy Review existing citywide e-bike/electronic-assist bicycle policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide parking policy N/A N/A 4) Develop citywide curbside management policy N/A Review existing curbside management policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide curbside management policy N/A 5) Update citywide bicycle and pedestrian safety policies Review citywide distracted driving policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide policy Review citywide sidewalk bicycling policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide policy Review citywide ‘Idaho stop/dead red’ policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide policy N/A N/A Tracking Progress Tracking progress towards the plan’s goals is crucial to the overall plan’s success. While goals define broad desired outcomes, tactics and objectives help define a preferred approach and the measurable steps needed to achieve them. The bi -annual format listed below is intended to coincide with bi-annual progress reports detailing the status of each strategy over the next ten years. See Appendix J for a list of the objectives in the previous plan update. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 61 Goal Strategies Status Milestones 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Connectivity – Develop bicycle and pedestrian networks that connect residents and visitors to major activity and shopping centers, existing and planned transit, and schools. Work to close gaps between existing facilities. 1) Implement the proposed bicycle and pathway network Complete 5% of proposed “major routes”, including interim connections to Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Complete 15% of proposed “major routes”; complete 5% of proposed secondary projects Complete 25% of proposed “major routes”; complete 10% of proposed secondary projects Complete 35% of proposed “major routes”; complete 15% of proposed secondary projects Complete 45% of proposed “major routes”; complete 20% of proposed secondary projects 2) Implement proposed crossing, lighting, traffic calming, and pedestrian projects Review and adjust downtown pedestrian signal timing; implement 2 pedestrian safety projects Implement 2 additional pedestrian safety projects; implement interim Highway 101 undercrossing measures Implement 2 additional pedestrian safety projects Implement 2 additional pedestrian safety projects Implement 2 additional pedestrian safety projects 3) Conduct project feasibility studies for potential project implementation Begin feasibility study of downtown “Commercial Connector”; complete study of uncontrolled crosswalks (ongoing) Complete feasibility study of downtown “Commercial Connector”; Begin feasibility study of Bellam Boulevard Complete feasibility study of Bellam Boulevard; begin feasibility study of Kerner Boulevard/Bahia Place Creek Pathway Complete feasibility study of Kerner Boulevard/Bahia Place Creek Pathway; begin feasibility study of Montecillo Road Complete feasibility study of Montecillo Road; begin feasibility study of Pt. San Pedro Road 4) Implement demonstration and pilot projects Complete demonstration project of Class IV protected bikeway; begin pilot project of Richmond-San Rafael bridge connection, including kick-off event Begin pilot project of Class IV protected bikeway; complete pilot project of Richmond-San Rafael bridge; complete demonstration project of protected intersection Complete pilot project of Class IV protected bikeway; begin pilot project of protected intersection Complete pilot project of protected intersection; complete demonstration project of protected bicycle signal phasing Begin pilot project of protected bicycle signal phasing 5) Implement proposed bicycle parking Complete feasibility study of bicycle parking at SMART stations, including review of utilization at Transit Center; create citywide inventory of bicycle parking facilities; implement 25% of proposed short-term bicycle parking in downtown; establish online bicycle parking request system Implement interim long-term bicycle parking strategies at SMART stations; implement 50% of proposed short-term bicycle parking in downtown; update citywide inventory of bicycle parking facilities Evaluate effectiveness of interim long-term bicycle parking at SMART stations; implement 75% of proposed short-term bicycle parking in downtown; update citywide inventory of bicycle parking facilities Implement permanent long- term bicycle parking strategy at SMART stations; implement 100% of proposed short-term bicycle parking in downtown; update citywide inventory of bicycle parking facilities Conduct downtown bicycle parking utilization study; review online bicycle parking requests and integrate into plan update 6) Update citywide parking policy Review existing citywide motor vehicle and bicycle parking policy; review national best practices; recommend changes to citywide parking policy N/A N/A 7) Implement and maintain bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding Implement proposed pedestrian- level signage (12 signs) Implement proposed monument signage (9 signs); inventory bicycle wayfinding signage Implement proposed sidewalk signage (17 signs) Implement downtown gateway signage (3 signs) Update inventory of bicycle wayfinding signage San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 62 Goal Strategies Status Milestones 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Coordination – Work with other jurisdictions, transit agencies, and stakeholders to implement projects that reflect changing needs at the local and regional levels, including Complete Street, environmental, and transit projects. 1) Conduct regular progress reports and updates of plan Develop progress report format; complete 2-year progress report documenting status of all plan objectives; present report to City Council Complete 4-year progress report documenting status of all plan objectives; present report to City Council Complete 6-year progress report documenting status of all plan objectives; present report to City Council Complete 8-year progress report documenting status of all plan objectives; present report to City Council Complete full update of plan; update plan goals, strategies, and objectives 2) Support the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Dedicate staff time to attending all BPAC meetings; provide meeting space for the BPAC; solicit feedback from the BPAC on planned and proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects, programs, and policies in a timely manner ahead of implementation; and maintain database of BPAC meeting agendas and notes on the City’s website 3) Maintain bicycle- and pedestrian- related webpages on the City’s website Continue to document all ongoing bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects on the City website, including the posting bi-annual progress reports and collecting a database of reported bicycle- and pedestrian-related issues through the online “Report an Issue” feature for inclusion within the bi-annual progress reports 4) Support the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) in implementation of a bikeshare program Adopt policy to require data sharing from all bikeshare providers; support implementation of bikeshare program’s Phase 1 (Bellam, Downtown, and Transit Center) Evaluate bikeshare program effectiveness; support implementation of bikeshare program’s Phase 2 (Pickleweed Park, Fourth Street, Dominican University, Civic Center, Civic Center SMART Station, Northgate Shopping Center) Complete bi-annual evaluations of bikeshare program’s effectiveness; support implementation of bikeshare program’s Phase 3 (Kaiser campus, Redwood Highway Business Park, Marinwood Community) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 63 Goal Strategies Status Milestones 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Universal Design – Design and construct facilities that encourage bicycling and walking among people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, families, and people with limited mobility. Work to match project designs with the residents they are intended to serve. 1) Maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities Undertake routine maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, such as sweeping and restriping bikeways, trimming vegetation, and resurfacing pathways and sidewalks 2) Track residents’ and visitors’ perceptions of the existing bicycle network N/A Develop bicycle user satisfaction survey instrument; collect baseline survey responses N/A Collect second round of bicycle user satisfaction survey responses N/A 3) Use the latest best practices and design guidelines and seek to make improvements to existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities with improved bicycle detection at signalized intersections and enhanced treatments at street crossings. Continue to construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities according to the most up-to-date local, state, and national best practices and design guidelines Goal Strategies Status Milestones 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Programs – Support bicycling and walking for all ages and abilities by providing educational and encouragement programs. 1) Create and maintain database of bicycle and pedestrian counts Develop citywide bicycle and pedestrian data collection plan (including temporary and permanent counters); coordinate with regional data collection efforts by TAM and MTC; establish baseline counts; make count data publicly accessible Continue to conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts; increase usage 5% over baseline counts; increase commute bicycle and pedestrian mode share by 0.25% over baseline Continue to conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts; increase usage 10% over baseline counts; increase commute bicycle and pedestrian mode share by 0.50% over baseline Continue to conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts; increase usage 15% over baseline counts; increase commute bicycle and pedestrian mode share by 0.75% over baseline Continue to conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts; increase usage 20% over baseline counts; increase commute bicycle and pedestrian mode share by 1.00% over baseline 2) Support Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) programming and task forces Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 70 out of 100 Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 75 out of 100 Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 80 out of 100 Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 82 out of 100 Maintain or increase school participation; increase average SR2S “report card” score of participating schools to 84 out of 100 3) Pursue regional, state, and federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects, programs, and policy support Track funding dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian projects, bicycle and pedestrian-related project components, and staff dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian projects and related coordination 4) Conduct targeted enforcement to encourage compliance with traffic safety laws Complete quarterly multimodal enforcement and encouragement at collision hot spots Complete monthly multimodal enforcement and encouragement at collision hot spots Complete bi-weekly multimodal enforcement and encouragement at collision hot spots San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Next Steps | 64 Photo Credits: ▪ Page 10 (left): Wikipedia ▪ Page 10 (center bottom): PBS ▪ Page 10 (center top): Walk Bike Marin Appendices: ▪ Appendix A: Survey Instrument ▪ Appendix B: Survey Responses ▪ Appendix C: Mapped Public Comments ▪ Appendix D: Existing Facilities ▪ Appendix E: Available Count Data ▪ Appendix F: Related Plans ▪ Appendix G: End-of-Trip Facilities ▪ Appendix H: Prioritization Rankings ▪ Appendix I: Funding Opportunities ▪ Appendix J: Previous Objectives ▪ Appendix K: Maintenance ▪ Appendix L: Trip Estimates ▪ Appendix M: ATP-compliance Checklist ▪ Appendix N: Complete Street Policy ▪ Appendix O: Plan Comments ▪ Appendix P: City Council Resolution San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix A | 65 Appendix A: Survey Instrument This appendix contains the survey instrument use for online and in-person data collection on resident opinion and perceptions. The online questionnaire was accompanied by an online mapping tool for people to proposed location-specific comments. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix A | 66 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix A | 67 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix A | 68 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix A | 69 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 70 Appendix B: Survey Responses This appendix contains the responses provided by San Rafael residents, visitors, and workers to the online and in-person survey instrument (See Appendix A), including the unedited responses to open-ended questions. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 71 1. How are you connected to the City of San Rafael? [check all that apply] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Live 29 374 403 76% Work 13 176 189 36% School 15 37 52 10% Recreate 3 286 289 55% Travel through 18 212 230 43% Shop/dine 7 303 310 58% No response 3 4 7 1% Other: 3 27 30 6% Total 91 1419 1510 - Total (excluding no response) 88 1415 1510 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 63 467 530 - 2. How do you rate overall conditions for walking in San Rafael? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Poor 4 94 98 18% Fair 20 198 218 41% Good 31 159 190 35% Excellent 11 20 31 6% I don't walk 0 0 0 0% No response 0 0 0 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response) 66 471 537 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 72 3. When you walk, what are your typical destinations? [check all that apply] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Work 17 74 91 18% School 14 56 70 14% Transit 27 111 138 27% Stores/restaurants 31 372 403 78% Vist family, neighbors, friends 15 182 197 38% I don't walk 1 19 20 - Parks/trails 15 325 340 66% No response 2 0 2 - Other: 2 35 37 7% Total 124 1174 1298 - Total (excluding no response) 122 1174 1296 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 63 452 515 - 4. Top 3 obstacles preventing you from walking more frequently? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) I do walk frequently - no concerns here! 39 146 185 35% Lack of walking facilities (i.e., sidewalks, paths, curb ramps, etc.) 6 104 110 21% Existing walking facilities do not connect to my destinations 6 93 99 19% Poor maintenance or inadequate existing walking facilities 5 144 149 28% It is difficult or unsafe to cross streets 16 178 194 36% I do not feel safe walking 4 51 55 10% No response 2 0 2 - Other: 5 70 75 14% Total 83 786 869 - Total (excluding no response) 81 786 867 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 64 471 535 - San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 73 5. Do you or a member of household participate in a Safe Routes to Schools program? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Yes 5 74 79 16% No 45 370 415 84% Decline to state 2 27 29 - No response 14 0 14 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, decline to state) 50 444 494 100% 6. How do you rate overall conditions for bicycling in San Rafael? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Poor 4 149 153 37% Fair 9 155 164 39% Good 10 73 83 20% Excellent 7 12 19 5% I don't bike 32 82 114 - No response 4 0 4 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, I don't bike) 30 389 419 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 74 7. When you bike, what are your typical destinations? [check all that apply] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Work 5 125 130 34% School 3 49 52 14% Transit 8 85 93 24% Stores/restuarants 11 173 184 48% Visit family, neighbors, friends 9 119 128 33% I don't bike 12 124 136 - Parks/trails 10 263 273 71% No response 29 0 29 - Other: 1 42 43 11% Total 88 980 1068 - Total (excluding no response, I don't bike) 47 856 903 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 37 347 384 - San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 75 8. Top 3 obstacles preventing you from biking more frequently? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) I do bike frequently - no concerns here! 9 50 59 12% Lack of bicycling facilities (i.e., bike lanes, bike routes, paths, etc.) 10 231 241 50% Existing bicycle facilities do not connect to my destinations 6 107 113 24% Poor maintenance or inadequate existing biking facilities 2 96 98 20% Lack of bike parking, showers, or changing rooms 6 44 50 10% It is difficult or unsafe to cross streets 6 173 179 37% I do not feel safe biking 1 102 103 22% No response 37 21 58 - Other: 6 74 80 17% Total 83 898 981 - Total (excluding no response) 46 877 923 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 29 450 479 - 9. How many functioning bicycles does your household own? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) 0 4 59 63 12% 1 9 47 56 11% 2 10 106 116 23% 3 8 76 84 17% 4 3 68 71 14% 5 0 63 63 12% 6+ 2 52 54 11% No response 25 0 25 - Total 61 471 532 - Total (excluding no response) 36 471 507 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 76 10. What is your primary mode(s) of transportation? [check all that apply] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Walk 22 205 227 42% Bike 12 195 207 39% Transit 50 102 152 28% Drive alone 13 372 385 72% Carpool 4 84 88 16% Bike to transit 2 37 39 7% No response 0 0 0 - Other: 3 22 25 5% Total 106 1017 1123 - Total (excluding no response) 106 1017 1123 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 66 471 537 - 11. When you make trips less than one mile, what is your primary mode of transportation? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Walk 49 244 293 55% Bike 6 77 83 15% Transit 8 6 14 3% Drive alone 4 127 131 24% Carpool 4 8 12 2% Bike to transit 0 0 0 0% No response 1 0 1 - Other: 0 9 9 2% Total 72 471 543 - Total (excluding no response) 71 471 542 - Total responding (may not total to 100%) 65 471 536 - San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 77 12. How do your transportation choices change when travelling with your kids? [skip if not applica ble, open-ended] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Answer 8 120 128 No Response 58 12 70 Total 66 132 198 Total (excluding no response) 8 120 128 13. How much do you exercise during a typical week? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) I do not exercise regularly 10 20 30 6% Less than 150 minutes (2.5 hours) per week 22 86 108 20% 150 - 300 minutes (2.5 hours to 5 hours) per week 20 181 201 38% 301 - 420 minutes (5 to 7 hours) per week 10 119 129 24% Greater than 420 minutes (7 hours) per week 3 65 68 13% No response 1 0 1 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response) 65 471 536 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 78 14. How much of your exercise comes from walking or jogging? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) I do not exercise regularly 5 15 20 4% None of my exercise comes from walking or jogging 4 21 25 5% 1 - 10% 5 55 60 11% 11 - 20% 4 68 72 14% 21 - 30% 4 56 60 11% 31 - 40% 1 33 34 6% 41 - 50% 5 53 58 11% Greater than 50% 34 170 204 38% No response 4 0 4 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response) 62 471 533 100% 15. How much of your exercise comes from bicycling? Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) I do not exercise regularly 4 10 14 3% None of my exercise comes from bicycling 25 132 157 30% 1 - 10% 3 73 76 15% 11 - 20% 5 62 67 13% 21 - 30% 5 39 44 8% 31 - 40% 1 21 22 4% 41 - 50% 3 42 45 9% Greater than 50% 5 92 97 19% No response 15 0 15 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response) 51 471 522 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 79 16. Do you have any additional comments, including what works well and challenges to bicycling and walking in San Rafael? [open- ended] Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Answer 8 233 241 No Response 58 14 72 Total 66 247 313 Total (excluding no response) 8 233 241 17. Age Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Under 18 years old 9 9 18 3% 18 - 35 years old 29 47 76 15% 36 - 54 years old 15 209 224 43% 55 - 70 years old 9 164 173 33% Over 70 years old 1 32 33 6% Decline to state 0 10 10 - No response 3 0 3 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, decline to state) 63 461 524 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 80 18. Gender Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Male 29 212 241 47% Female 32 238 270 53% Transgender 0 1 1 0% I do not identify as male, female, or transgender 0 0 0 0% Decline to state 0 20 20 - No response 5 0 5 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, decline to state) 61 451 512 100% 19. Annual household income Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) Less than $25,000 19 17 36 8% $25,000 - $49,999 13 24 37 9% $50,000 - $74,999 7 35 42 10% $75,000 - $99,999 0 46 46 11% $100,000 - $149,999 1 108 109 25% Greater than $150,000 1 164 165 38% Decline to state 15 77 92 - No response 10 0 10 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, decline to state) 41 394 435 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 81 20. Household size Response Count (physical) Count (in-person) Count (total) Percent (excluding no response) 1 person 9 65 74 14% 2 people 10 190 200 39% 3 people 7 77 84 16% 4 people 9 98 107 21% 5 people 12 0 12 2% 5 or more people 11 29 40 8% Decline to state 1 12 13 - No response 7 0 7 - Total 66 471 537 - Total (excluding no response, decline to state) 58 459 517 100% San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 82 Question 1 (Other) • Walk • Kids attend schools in San Rafael • Home owner and Parent of SR schools kids • Civic meetings in evenings by bike • I have children in San Rafael schools • I bike in San Rafael • My parents live in San Rafael and my children attend school in San Rafael • I have one son at Davidson Middle school, one son at San Rafael High school and I teach at Glenwood Elementary. My sons also attended Coleman Elementary, so we've spent many years trying to safely bike, carpool and walk through San Rafael, which is not easy, and usually not safe! and the traffic congestion and car-centric nature of our roads, combined with increased homeless, who often bike and flaunt all laws, has gotten so much worse in the past few years! • My kids attend school in San Rafael • I walk a lot in San Rafael • Principal at Coleman Elementary • I take my children biking around town • Kids go to school • I commute on Marin Airporter from Anderson Dr. • I do volunteer work in San Rafael • Visit family • I have a business in SR • I cycle in San Rafael • I own a business in San Rafael • Travel to San Rafael for business • I live in Santa Venetia • Walk • I ride my bike in San Rafael • Care for grandkids living in SR • Sidewalks on Nova Albion may need to be corrected. Reported SR DPW Director San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 83 Question 3 (Other) • Hospital • Walking my dog • Exercise • Fitness • Walk the dogs • Neighborhood, walking my dog • I walk through town for exercise • Walk around our neighborhood for exercise • Evening walk for health • I am visually impaired have a guide. I do not drive walk to everything. • Recreation walking around the neighborhood • I walk my dog around different places in SR • Errands downtown • Exercise • I run with my dog for exercise • I walk in our neighborhood • Childcare • Neighborhood walking • I ride a bike • Home • Neighborhood walking for exercise • Neighborhood walks • Too challenging to walk from one side of SR to the other • Meetings • Health facilities • Medical visits • Walk my dog • Banking, business • Neighborhood stroll San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 84 • Businesses • My mobility is electric wheelchair Question 4 (Other) • One-way streets • Cars do not respect stop signs • Not big enough • My feet • Live far away from school • Crazy motorist swerved to hit me at Civic Center on purpose • There is too much garbage in the gutters and on the sidewalks. • I do walk frequently, but walk defensively as drivers do not consider pedestrians when rolling through red lights (while turning right) and rolling through stop signs • Prefer to bicycle • Homeless blocking paths/walkways and intimidating people. • I ride my bike much more than walking • Walking to from any stores with a large parking lot. • Our sidewalk intersections comply with the ADA, but once on the walks they are almost impassible and often dangerous • More time in a day • Red light and stop sign runners are out of control • no safe shoulder to walk on in my neighborhood • homeless sleeping across sidewalks • Inadequate lighting in neighborhoods at night streets like Golden Hinde or Devon (near us) have a higher rate of traffic and people driving over the speed limit • Poor condition of sidewalks • Some walking areas feel unsafe to bring my kids because of transient and drug addict population • Sidewalks are too narrow • Very poor lighting for walking at night • Sidewalks are in disrepair near in downtown neighborhoods (Forbes area) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 85 • in San Rafael due to bikers biking on the sidewalk, people with there cell phone not looking were they are going, and crossing the streets people going to fast on cell phone not watching were they are going. I go out because I have to get around to feel independent. I have almost been hate several time. We need more talking cross signals. • Lazy • hazardous sidewalks along Freitas Parkway • tree roots affecting sidewalks makes it difficult to push strollers • One way streets create fast traffic. • I live in the hills of Picnic Valley. Alberts Park area, the (what could be a wonderful) path behind Biomed to the transit station, the lite industrial area that leads to Sprouts, have such a high presence of people that are transient and/or homeless (I don't know correct term or situation) and all the trash, drug and alcohol debris littering everywhere. While I walk, I feel more and more like I'm walking through the shopping cart people's territory. • Broken sidewalks. • Bicycles on the sidewalks • people loitering in front of business that are clearly mentally unstable • Parking covering sidewalks. • rain this winter • nothing stops me from walking • I ride a bike • There is an open storm drain at the corner of Tamal Vista and Santa Margarita (grate pops every storm) that I am shocked has not yet resulted in a broken leg or worse. (No sidewalk at this spot.) • I do walk frequently, but am concerned about the safety along the bay path from Pickleweed Park to the Rod & Gun Club • lack of sidewalks • It is unsafe to walk from our neighborhood to the Transit center because of the homeless and drug dealer presence! • I do walk frequently, but trying to avoid getting run over in crosswalks is scary • Sidewalks are adequate downtown. I live on Lincoln hill which is too narrow for safe walking • I bike • I have to go to unpaved areas due to hips. • walking near traffic is unpleasant • There are not many restaurants in Terra Linda that are easiliy accesible via walking • too slow • disability San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 86 • Inattentive drivers • Pedestrian designated areas to have comfortable seating and rest areas while walking, and shopping. • Distance - I live in Larkspur • steep hillside to and from home • Sidewalks are narrow • fearful of being hit by cars crossing streets hoodlums • beware of skunks at dusk! • Kids at Terra Linda High are not safe drivers we live down the street and close enough to walk our kids to school but Terra Linda High kids zoom down the road, sometimes without stopping, sometimes "drag racing" each other (where one car is facing in the opposite direction of traffic)--the list goes on. Neighbors have brought their concerns to TLH Administration but to no avail I don't know what can be done. Safety courses for those high school kids? Consequences? TLH and Vallecito Elem are on the same block and there are many elem. school-aged kids who would be able to walk to school but often parents don't feel comfortable allowing them due to the TL High kids, how fast drivers are going (those who are dropping off/picking up their kids to the elem school in the morning/afternoons), and in general how fast drivers in general go down that street. The city has put up kiosks that read speeds (that I've seen, once), but they put it up right past the stop sign, where drivers naturally slow down, not where they speed up. Come on now, how is that going to help the homeowners/parents/kids on that street? I pay a lot in property taxes and feel that there is nothing done about the traffic and safety along Nova Albion Way and Golden Hinde close to Terra Linda High and Vallecito Elem. • Again - is this SR? I live in MV now (but have lived in SR most of life) ... sidewalks are great in SR compared to MV but often in SR it feels like you're walking next to the freeway • I don't walk that much • Lots of seedy areas. Of San Rafael to walk past. I have been approached by pan handlers more than once. The bus stop on 4th Street is a prime spot for being approached. I avoid walking there. • Live in Glenwood and its to far out to do anything but walk for recreation • most destinations are too far away for walking. • distance to downtown SR • Cars pay no attention • I live in Peacock Gap, too far to walk to my destinations • mobility electeric wheelchair TO Kaiser TL Sidewalks need to be completely remodeled • the Station Area is dangerous and ugly for pedestrians, shopping, work. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 87 Question 7 (Other) • Exercise • Pick son up at daycare • store in sun valley neighbor • attend civic meetings evenings • not safe enough in some places • Lucas Valley, Hamilton, Ignacio Valley, or China Camp loops • I bicycle for exercise • Aerobic workout • For fun. We ride all around our beautiful city • recreation around the neighborhood • loop routes (China Camp, Nicasio/Fairfax/San Rafael, sometimes to Pt. Reyes Station • too dangerous to bike in San Rafael • I bike for exercise and don't have a specific destination • Many streets are really unsafe for school children riding to school. • Don't bike • Street riding for exercise • I regularly start my recreational rides from my home. I use the Lincoln Hill Pathway and Cal Park Tunnel which are both amazing investments that the city/county has invested in and deliver value. However, leaving San Rafael westbound on 4th Street and crossing over the islands to get to Greenfield Ave. is really bad and dangerous, I hope a solution can be found. (note, I left a comment on the map, and accidentally wrote "riding westbound on 2nd, when I meant 4th. I cold not find a way to edit the comment) • I road bike so use trails and roads • I ride to the library & my gym • I am a road cyclist and my workouts don't necessarily lead to a particular destination. However, there seems to be a general misunderstanding on the part of automobile drivers (I'm one of those too) regarding bicycle laws, rights to the road and also the 3-foot rules put in place two years ago. • I only reluctantly let my older son bike alone through the CalTrans tunnel (which we love the option of and use often to get to Larkspur) because of the homeless population and presence along the route, which makes it unsafe! • Ride along nearby city streets for exercise • I don't bike. • To dangerous San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 88 • Meetings • I bike my small childrent to parks often. • Road bike for exercise • If I bike in a loop, there is no destination • Road biking • Recreation • meetings, banking • We only do so on weekends when traffic/crazy drivers/careless drivers/careless TL High drivers are less on the main street. • Recreation • Scooter & motor bikes are safer and should be given equal consideration and funding of safe paths as bicycles. • I don't have a bike. • I bike on roadways for recreation and exercise. • Transiting on the north-south greenway • Using main streets to travel through • Mobility electric wheelchair to Kaiser TL • I want to bicycle but it is too dangerous in San Rafael San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 89 Question 8 (Other) • Laziness • Lack of sensors, jaywalkers • Cars • Laziness • Cars speeding • I don't enjoy bicycling • I do not bicycle. • Drivers are not paying attention, using their phones and driving too fast. • Lack of safe biking in and out of the Canal • I prefer to walk • Bad knees prevent me from biking • I don't bike • I don't bicycle. • Bike paths and lanes end/do not connect to others. • I do not bicycle frequently • Don't bicycle • poorly designed bike lanes/routes • I don't own a bicycle, lol. • Need to enforce traffic laws. Bicycles run stops. I'm opposed to bicycles. • Time • I do not own a bicycle. • I'm not in the habit of bicycling anymore • Do not bike • no bike • I arrive from outside the city via very steep roadways. • don't bike • I do not bicycle regularly • don't bike • lack of motivation San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 90 • more bike lanes please • I used to cycle frequently between Spinnaker Pt and downtown. Cycling either north or south on East Francisco is treacherous. Cycling on Anderson instead requires use of the 580 underpass and Bellam. It should be a safe intersection, but it's not. I sustained an injury while cycling there as a result of "misunderstanding" with a motorist, or just a driver's bad judgment. • Do not bicycle around town • Prevent bike theft please, better place to leave bike when I'm shopping or while hiking • I don't want to bicycle more. This survey seems to be biased. Why not simply ask people if they want to bicycle more? • I don't feel super safe biking with our 6 year old beyond our neighborhood as getting over Red Hill Blvd to Greenfield Ave to connect to San Anselmo & the bike path is hard • I don't bicycle • Connections between bike paths and trails are not continuous or clear • I am not a confident cyclist • Don't have a bicycle. • I can't bike, i need a bus • ongoing negative interactions between cyclists and drivers. • I don't bicycle • Hills • educating drivers for safe driving around cyclists • I don't bike as often as I would like to because the vehicle traffic and drivers blind to bikers makes me feel dangerously at risk for being hit • I don't bike. • Trails and bikes lanes have improved, but only some are safe with children • not due to road conditions • Not pleasant for biking, trash, cars, little nature or nice paths • dogs off leash • Francisco Blvd is a pot hole disaster and unsafe for bicyclists • prefer to walk • Terrain is too hilly for my biking long distance. • I don't bike. • I do not own a bicycle • I do not choose to bicycle San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 91 • steep hillside to and from home • I do not bicycle anymore. I am a senior citizen. Bicyclists mostly create a danger to my walking. I do not understand such em phasis on bicycling. Why is this? • Bike lock cut and bike stolen • I bicycle frequently, but do not feel safe. • bicycle theft • I am a skilled cyclist, but even I feel nervous about cycling in San Rafael • Bicycles are a hobby. Bicycles are not effective for grocery shopping or commuiting with a breifcase and days end "homey-do" list.time • I don't have a bike. • i do not bicycle • i do not bicycle • i feel very unsafe on the bike path between San Rafael and Terra Linda. If it is dark I revert to riding up Lincoln and down Los Ranchitos. At night i do the reverse and really look out for car doors. I also worry along the Pt. San Pedro Road...too many car doors opening. I wish the bike path extended to connect with the path that goes into Larkspur. Getting from Lincoln to that path is tricky. • I could only select three, but all apply. SR Bike sit. Is pathetic. • Don't bike • don't cylce in SR • Hard to safely navigate through the congested areas and hard to avoid them!! • distance to downtown SR • Dont bicycle • Sidewalk Nova Albion way in need of Reove and Replace along with all the driveway aprons lack of ADA and Title 24 regulations. • D St (one-way near PO) is an obstacle the barrier to bike trail at Mission/101 requires getting off bike, that corner is very dangerous. I suggest making Mission Ave one-way Westbound • No public transit from East San Rafael with bike racks • I was told by park ranger it is illegal to ride my pedal assist bike on paved mission pass because there is a "motor" on it. This is my primary vehicle to commute to work. It is low carbon footprint. This needs to be amended San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 92 Question 10 (Other) • Rollerblades • Friends/family • Drive with family • I work from home and try to walk for my errands as much as possible, but I do drive maybe once a week • Drive with my wife • drive my husband/ drive our grandchildren • boyfriend drives me • Drive with children • Adult push scooter • Ferry • drive with partner or friends • I am a salesperson and cannot rely on public transportation to visit customer in the bay area. • Drive • Motorcycle • I work in SF and I bike, boat, and ferry. Much better than my Silicon Valley lifestyle. • Run • Drive with family members • Motor scooter • Rollerblading • friends/family • bus • Electeric Wheelchair San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 93 Question 12 (open-ended) • Drove • Car • Walk as well • Carpool • Uber • Bus too • Likely to drive through downtown San Rafael as it is unsafe for bicycles. • I usually drive my kids as I feel unsafe biking with them through the city of San Rafael. • Bike and walk more with kids to school and less when along dangerous paths. • More likely to drive than bicycle • Deterred from biking because traffic and congestion coupled with a lack of bike lanes makes me too uneasy to let them ride to most places we would go • Car • Need safer bike lanes and street crossings in Scotty's market area • Most of San Rafael is good and fun, but the Cal is basically isolated and inaccessible because of the dangerous biking options • I switch to driving • Bike riding is not safe for children in/near Downtown San Rafael. • Car • safety • We ride bikes with our two children when going downtown to Fourth Street. • Drive • I walk while my son rides his bike, or I use a trailer for him on my bike. • my kids are unable to ride bikes in our neighborhood because the streets are unsafe: cars drive too fast and streets are too narrow. • Walk or car • More inclined to drive as busy, unsafe streets tend to deter us from walking • No difference San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 94 • Only take protected Class 4 and Class 1 pathways and super cautious at crosswalks as I am always • We drive distances greater than a mile but walk whenever we go downtown or to the neighborhood park • We walk if close, drive if far. • I drive more because there are few safe routes on bikes. I would love dedicated bike/walking paths (not just bike lanes). • I drive • They do not • I drive them for safety reasons. Worried about getting hit by cars if we cycle. • I rarely bike with my kids downtown. To dangerous. • Almost always driving them • Same. Walk if under 1 mile • I push a double stroller around a lot for my twins, and walk my 1st grader to school daily. We drive as well. • We often choose to drive because pushing a child in a stroller, particularly in the Bret Harte neighborhood, means you have to walk in traffic • I drive • walk to neighborhood park and gym • I would ride my bike much more if i didn't have kids with me • Shift to the car because I do not trust SR drivers around kids bicycling • we usually drive, walk or ride scooters • We drive, but sometimes we ride together. • I drive more • Depends how far we need to walk • I always drive. • more driving too unsafe for kids to walk/ride to most schools • We always use the car. • It doesn't. • I would love for my son to ride his bike to school but coming from Bret Harte and crossing San Rafael near the transportation hub is dangerous. There needs to be a better and safer connection between Bret Harte and the Lincoln bike path. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 95 • I drive them because it is not safe for them to bike ride. • It does not • I tend to use the car. • Living in the Cal, we do not feel it is safe to bike with a kid bike trailer out of the Cal into downtown, so we are forced to drive. • Drive • Often we use a bike rack to bike as a family in Ross as we don't feel the pedestrian crossing options across Red Hill Ave are good for children • Drive (5 month old) • if within 2 miles, we often bike. often carpool • We ride bikes to sun valley school every day and to the park. Would ride more places if there were more bike lanes. • We drive • Take car • By myself, I ride a bike; with others, we drive • When the weather is nice we put the kids in bike seats. • Retired and no close by kids. Grandson lives in Georgia. • We drive or carpool. I almost never walk with them in San Rafael anymore. Used to all the time, though. We always walked the route through Albert Park, behind Safeway. Not anymore. • It is the same • I discuss safest options, and often ask them to bike on the sidewalks. safety is our first concern! I ask my kids to text me when they arrive at their destination. we carpool as often as possible. • safety concerns! carpool is first choice...when often too unsafe for kids to bike/walk. • drive more often • Lack of safe routes affects me taking my kids on bike rides through downtown • We sometimes walk with kids to local placea • I would love to bike with my kids but don't feel the roads near my house are safe enough and would need dedicated paths to feel safe enough to bike. I walk often with my kids - usually to the civic center from Merrydale but north San Pedro is incredibly unsafe with its narrow San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 96 sidewalks ad freeway exit crossings and I feel nervous for myself and my community members. I'd walk to the Noethgate mall but no sidewalks or paths exist. • I am more likely to drive on weekdays and more likely to walk or bike on weekends. • sometimes I have to drive because of kids. They can not walk as far as I can. • Walk and bike more • kids cannot bicycle safely from Bret Harte to downtown with out dangerous conditions crossing 2nd/3rd & 4th. same for heading to High School for events or Montecito Plaza. ok bicycling through tunnel to Larkspur but too often there are too many undesirables loitering. • I end up driving them • Use car. • I avoid certain areas with inadequate stop signs • Car with the kids • Yes. As I have mentioned above, some streets are safe with children and some are not. My own street is very dangerous, but through an alley we have safe streets. • I'm less likely to bike w kids. • weather is the primary choicemaker • Driving • Depends on the destination but prefer to walk or bike with the kids. • Choices do not change when travelling with kids. I will not let my kids bicycle because cars on San Pedro Road travel too fast, and it is unsafe to bicycle. • We need to drive most places with our kids, but are teaching them to bike, so it is important for our future • I won't go into downtown SR by bike with my kids due to poor bike infrastructure. • More likely to drive • must use car • Bus • I only bike with kids on bike paths. • My teen walks to school. Otherwise we drive everywhere • Travel by car with children. Walk with childrlen holding hands. Bikes on sidewalks make walking unsafe with or without children. Also, those cyclists who do not stop at intersections. • We tend to drive when we are together. Since my sons bike was stolen, he doesn't ride his bike to school anymore. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 97 • Use a car when travelling more than an exit away. • I am more likely to drive with my child • Drive as most of time we are carrying gear or I'm dropping off to go to work or dropping off for a class while I go grocery shopping etc • Safety considered above all else • See all of my answers above! • we normally drive if we have the whole family, unless bicycling is an activity in itself • drive • car • walk as wed • carpool • I still drive • The choice has not changed in my entire life...a Station Wagon is the best solution for family outings. • Will not bike with my child unless on a separate facility, like a path. • Try to bike but a lot harder given lack of dedicated paths for my kids. Constantly riding defense to keep them safe. • Kids command car • Drive more • Cars present the greatest danger to us all, and without safe routes we need to ensure protection of those most vulnerable. • I drive to keep them safe. • Walk, bike or carpool instead of driving alone • I try to bike when we kid, but is an unsafe bike environment for kids. • usually drive • I only walk or bike with kids on MUPs. • Need separate bike routes to increase the number of trips • Must take longer or residential routes due to inadequate infrastructure. • We take a car because of unsafe conditions for bicycling • Take car, bike is not safe • Again, I would chose biking as my preferred choice, with my child, if it were a safe option in San Rafael. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 98 • I still try to bicycle • Depends on purpose • we drive over 1 mile, walk under 1 mile • I do not feel safe having my child bicycle! Question 16 (open-ended) • Lack of bike parking; unable to bring bike on bus when full • Walking and biking can be safe but some times it can't because there are a lot of people driving crazy and they don't really care. • Crosswalks are not timed well • Sidewalks have cracks or bumps • Some motorists resent bicyclists at E. Francisco • Streets near Cal are not well maintained • Streets need more regular cleaning • Street cleaning near Mi Tierra and Mi Rancho) • We need desinagted bike lanes east/west along Mission and N/S along Lincoln and/or A St. This would likely mean sacrificing some onstreet parking spots. • We need a safe biking route from the Cal to downtown and NorthSouth and EastWest through our city and across the 101 Freeway. The lack of these facilities mean that almost all of our public middle school and high school students are driven to school rather than having the option of biking, which traditionally is a much more common form of transportation for kids of these ages. • Crossing Pt San Pedro is dangerous except at light by Andy's market. Need sigls and flashing lights for cross walks. Need more cross walks along Pt. San Pedro road. Need designated bike lanes where cars don't park. Need nike lanes and cross walks downtown San Rafael, especially leading to Lindaro for Davidson students and to San Rafael High. • designated bike lanes east/west along Mission and N/S along Lincoln and/or A St. "Green Lane" are needed throughout the downtown area and in the vicinity of schools • Would like more dedicated safe bike routes through downtown/101 area. • The cycling lanes are generally good but the street maintennace for them is sorely lacking. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 99 • It would be nice to have a walking trail map that showed the access points for trails. We have not been able to find such a resource with that level of detail since we moved to Marin in July, 2016. • Slow down the drivers. Make drivers stop at stop signs (especially in the residential areas). • The bike path through the train tunnel is awesome it would be nice if there were more bicycle dedicated paths throughout the county that do NOT "share" the road with cars! The whole idea of "share" the road is a joke and UNSAFE no matter what it is just a matter of a false move before someone is hurt or killed. Marin County ought to be ashamed of itself with its wealth and LACK of alternative transportation such as dedicated bike/walk paths, trains, and other creative solutions. Really??? This is 2017 and nothing has changed since I was being raised in the 1950's!!!! • poor road conditions and incomplete bike lanes • more bike paths and bike lanes • I'm excited about the improvements! • The bike/walking path from NSP road to downtown SR is awful. It feels very unsafe because it is so closed in. This really needs to be changed. People do not utilize it because it feels very unsafe. The bus pads along 101 in SR are nearly impossible to get to from NSP road. • I appreciate the work done and how accessible San Rafael is overall, especially connecting to other parts of Marin. Living in the Cal makes it very frustrating to not be connected to all of this without riding on unsafe routes on Bellam or Francisco. I basically cannot ride with my son due to safety concerns. • Hills are a challenge for both • Another reason I don't bike as much as I used to is that I am concerned that my bike will be stolen with the increase in bicycle thefts. I regularly hear about bikes being stolen and see guys walking around town with multiple bikes in tow. • My husband commutes by bicycle to Larkspur ferry daily. • I live in Spinnaker Point and bike frequently. I appreciate the bicycle lanes in the area but I'm frustrated that there are gaps I feel unsafe connecting those lanes with downtown. • The sidewalks are in bad condition • heatherton st (connection from northbike path to anderson) feels unsafe as a pedestrian and cyclist. • Bikers talk too loud in early a.m.'s on Las Gallinas during races,etc. Some ride side by side in bike path oftentimes overlapping into street and won't move when a car wants to pass. Also, San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 100 parking lots are a hazard because there are few to no pedestrian crossings in the lots. There should be at least one leading to front entrance of all grocery stores. Cars don't stop for elderly or slow pokes. • Would be nice to have painted bike lines on a street other than Fourth that is safe or separated from car traffic. We often ride on 5th Street, but with the parking lane, the street is too narrow for bicycles and cars to safely coexist. • As an observer of bicyclist, I think it's crazy to provide bike lanes that allow vehicle parking where the bicyclist has to weave in and out of traffic • Single biggest concern for walking: sidewalk widths. Single biggest concern for cycling: road surface conditions. • Downtown corridors seem to be seeing the vast majority of funding and high profile repairs while streets and sidewalks in the neighborhoods are in horrible condition. Many improvements are being made to allow bicycles to move faster, with little concern for their safety, the safety of pedestrians or the general flow of traffic. • As San Rafael High School moves forward with their EIR for planned expansion I would like to see improvements considered for the south side of Mission Street, to accommodate pedestrians, between the High School and the intersection of Mission, East Mission, Embarcadero and Sea View. This could be a mitigation measure for some the additional trips that are anticipated. A portion of the street lacks curbing allowing cars to park in what would otherwise be a pedestrian path. Continuous sidewalks are lacking in this segment. Typically there are about 5 cars parked across from a residence that appears to be used as a boarding house. Some may not have been moved for an extended period. No parking signs and some physical improvement such as grading and placement of compacted road base would allow this segment to meet the functional needs of most pedestrians and get walkers out of the traveled way. Additionally it may be advisable for the School to consider widening Mission Street toward the school and elevating the sidewalk and a portion of the plaza area near the gymsium for storm water management and allow passenger loading (currently occurring regardless of the red curb) without blocking the single east bound travel lane. • I walk A LOT in all areas of San Rafael.The new paths and lanes are a good start. But many city sidewalks outside downtown area are hazardous and unmaintained and have poor drainage so they are slippery. Bike routes are chopped up not contiguous, and streets very potholed. I am too scared to ride my bike for actual transportation even though I have tried. • I never bike downtown, it's too dangerous. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 101 • Getting to SR High from the west side of the freeway is unsafe on bicycle and often walking. My son was almost hit by a car at least once a week when walking home from school. We didn't allow him to ride his bike because there wasn't a safe enough option. • Previously stated. Speeding, red light running, stop sign running. I don't see a lot of enforcement going on. As for biking, I would never do it through town. Way too unsafe for me. • The sidewalks in our area, especially along Freitas Parkway, are absolutely deplorable!! I am an able bodied person and I have tripped repeatedly on the uneven sidewalk. The area from Las Pavadas to Las Gallis on the South side is especially bad and it is the path that the seniors from St Isabella's use in their wheelchairs. • Keep building more designated multiuse paths for peds and bikes. Provide bikespecific traffic lights where necessary. Bike lanes between street parking and sidewalk is ideal not between street parking and traffic. Stronger enforcement of no bike riding on sidewalks, especially downtown. The town has a great fabric for walking and biking but is still too autocentrist. Close more streets to cars and open streets to peds and bikes. Reduce visual clutter of poorly designed signage and commercial signage. Make the visual appearance of SR more cohesive and consistent. • Pot holes. No bike lanes to protect me from cars. Broken asphalt. • More signs for bike routes are needed • As indicated, some residential streets like Golden Hinde, Devon and Nova Albion are highly trafficked as they are main arteries to the high school. But this also increases risk as close to the majority of drivers fail to comply with speed limits (2530mph), thus deterring my family to feel safe by walking. • I do not support additional bicycle paths until police enforce the laws and bicycle riders take responsibility for following them. Greenfield from the west end to the San Anselmo line is one of the most dangerous streets as 90 percent plus of all bicyclists run stop signs at speeds in excess of 5 mph. No California stops, they blast through. Hazardous. Until this stops, I am anti bike rider and you, the City of San Rafael are enabling risky behavior. • San Rafael is great • In the mixed trails, such as Santa Venetia Open Space and Chi Camp, I have been afraid of being hit by cyclists who do not give fair warning as they approach and are speeding • The biggest obstacle I face daily is people driving recklessly. There is virtually no enforcement on aggressive driving in San Rafael. When the state passed the law that requires motorists to San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 102 give 3 feet and/or slow down when passing bikes I just laughed. I get passed with < 1.5 feet every day and they never slow down. In fact they usually gun it. • Need eastwest barrier protected, and low stress route from Greenfield along 1st under 101 to Montecito and Cal on Grand. Also need barrier protected low stress pathway from Tamalpais/2nd/Majon Parth north south up Tamalpais to Puerto Suello Hill pathway, connecting Cal Park MUP to Civic Center and Northgate • There are some maintennace issues regarding sidewalks, and, now that it's raining quite a bit, drainage and flooding difficulties, wherein there are parts of some roads/paths, even in the hills, that are impassible when it rains for any length of time. • We live close to downtown yet we see a fair amount of homeless people that frankly scare us to walk after dark. I work off of Kerner Blvd and there is no safe way to bike on E. Francisco yet many people use sidewalks. There needs to be a safe bike path along the East side of 101. • Unsafe drivers deter me from getting a bike with my family or to run errands. I would love longer and more dedicated bike trails in Terra Linda area. • More mixed use paths would be great for walking, running, biking stroller running!! • To put in to context how much exercise I get from cycling. I get my cycling exercise on a stationary bike because I'm afraid of cycling in traffic due to fear of cars, and it's not conducive to a good, hard workout because of traffic stops, and again, fear of cars. • Hire sober traffic engineers and redesign most of your intersections to make them safer. • Condition of sidewalks and quality of street lights in central San Rafael is very bad. • Getting from downtown to the Cal is VERY dangerous. Anderson along Bellam to Kerner has a lot of traffic and lane changing. East Francisco is just plain dangerous with narrow roads and potholes. • It is really scary biking through downtown San Rafael. It would be great if there was a dedicated pedestrian/bike path. • Bicyclists can be speeding, often indifferent to people or pets. Scary • In my locale of Terra Linda, the most threatening bicycling are the streets surrounding Northgate One and The Mall at Northgate. The worst intersection by far is Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas, where there is insufficient width for making left turns from Las Gallinas onto Freitas, and the shoulder on eastbound Frietas dwindles to nothing as you make a right turn onto Las Gallinas. • Speed of traffic out San Pedro Road in East San Rafael San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 103 • I love walking in San Rafael this has been my home since 1970 I have seen it grow. The traffic got real busy and dangerous. I want to know is it illegal for bikers to bike on the sidewalks? • Someting must be done to easy the hostility btwn cars/trucks and bikes in Marin. It is VERY dangerous out there...and both sides are at fault. • Gridlock on 3rd St @ grand routinely makes it impossible to cross between CVS and United market. We are happy walkers & go all over Montecito and Dominican and downtown. Appreciate the upgrades to curb cuts at 2nd and Irwin. Standing water at Mission/Irwin NE corner after even a small rain is tough for walkers. • Lack of Safe bike lanes and routes is my main deterrent from cycling! • We need safe bike lanes and crossing areas. • In Bret Harte the sidewalks are terrible. They aren't maintained, cars park blocking the sidewalk and parking enforcement refuses to do anything about it. Often you have to walk in the road as cars speed down the street. • Bicyclists using the downtown sidewalks are a safety issue. The regulations regarding cycling & skateboarding on the sidewalks are not enforced. • don't forget Terra Linda when repairing sidewalks • Any time you need to cross near the freeways, drivers dangerous driving habits near entrance / exit ramps, significant caution must be taken. Too many drivers are turning from non turning lanes causing significant dangerous conditions. • I find that much improvements have been made for bicycling and NONE for walking. And I wish I would have been invited to the sidewalk repair & maintenance survey. • side walks are dangerous in our neighborhood, (Bret Harte) so people with dogs, elderly and mothers with strollers have to walk in the street • Some sidewalks need maintenance and clearing of unsafe bushes and weeds impedeing the sidwalks. Some are private residences' boarders that need to be cut back and others are in front of land not occupied by a home and unsafe to walk on due to weeds making it difficult to pass over and now moss making it VERY slippery • There are no bike lanes for kids getting to Favidson and San Rafael High. A friend's daughter was hit by a car as she rode her bike. • San Francisco has green bike lanes, very effective. Dividers help. THANK YOU • San Rafael is a scary place to bike ride. Even Anderson with the bike lane is scary. Getting downtown from Brete Harte, or even to Laruel Dell School is treacherous. My studio is over San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 104 on Kerner, and it's nerve wracking going down Bellam day or night. Getting downtown is okay, but I don't let my kids do it. Getting San Anselmo is horrible. Going to Larkspur is probably the best and most pleasant route. • I do not feel safe in the bicycle tunnel between San Rafael and Larkspur/Greenbrae • Well, I'm 72 and have gotten over my anxiety while biking in traffic. Other than creating bike lanes EVRYWHERE, not much the City can do. Drivers in Marin are pretty much aware of bikes. I have bike lights (front and rear) on all the time and dress with bright colors for visibility. I find Marin drivers pretty considerate, but it's up to me to be aware of my surroundings. I can navigate in San Rafael pretty easily. Classes on how to ride in traffic are needed for some bicyclists because they seem to be clueless with regard to the dangers inherent in biking in traffic. Notwithstanding the MCBC'S stance, police should cite bikers who can't stop at stop signs or otherwise obey traffic rules. • Within downtown, cycling and walking works well. Getting to downtown is a big challenge. • Fixing cracked and uneven sidewalks and street potholes is primary • Many sidewalks in the Cal are not very wide and have telephone poles that prevent easy access. • The biggest problem is how fast people drive. • The bicycle routes on 2nd street going West should be made safer and easier • I would like to see a path from Pt San Pedro to the tunnel on Anderson going to Larkspur. I do not feel safe going from my home through downtown to Anderson Dr. • more people would ride if conditions were safer, mostly rom cars • homeless encampments make me nervous to ride by myself much less have my kids ride. as well as busy 2nd, 3rd and 4th street crossings. SUPER worried about bikes being stolen. Mine was stolen a few years ago at Toys R Us, locked with my kids bikes! does not make you feel safe, instead stranded, angry and assaulted ;( Hard to encourage kids to ride when things like this happen • Bike path along freeway feels unsafe and lot's of homelessleep, drinking & Drugs. Most direct route but feels unsafe. Traffic and distracted drivers also make it feel unsafe on bike and walking. • Safer areas to lock bike and prevent thieves from cutting the locks off bikes • With all the homeless in downtown, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. 40+ year resident and I do not frequent downtown any longer. No wonder there are so many empty storefronts. • I would ride my bike more if I felt there were safe lines to ride in San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 105 • I have become increasingly homebound by fear of traffic (which is probably 70 times greater than what it was when we moved here) and lack of safe places to walk. I have been hit by cars (and sent to the emergency room with a head trauma) and attacked by drunken loiterers. At this point, I will only travel by car. I won't even take public transit. • I'd like more bike paths from Novato to San Rafael. I live in Novato and work in SR. More paths next to the freeway! • Drivers do not respect pedestrians or bicyclists. • Bike lanes around schools are essential and, in Gerstle Park, Sun Valley and around Davidson, they are nonexistent! • More trash cans on the bike paths (Lincoln Ave, Andersen Drive specifically) may help to alleviate all the trash. Emptying the trash cans that are there too. Have the Downtown Street Team clean these areas as well as the sidewalks surrounding, not just in the downtown area. The bike access from the Lincoln Ave path and to and including the Linden Lane under crossing are filthy and unsafe, the Linden Lane under crossing should be lit. There is debris on the sidewalk and you can't see it. In addition it's dark enough that you can't see other pedestrians. The sidewalk on Woodland between Trinity Church and Davidson Middle School always has trash on it as well as debris from the hill which makes the sidewalk narrow and dangerous. The same goes for the sidewalk on the south side 2nd street between First and East streets. Dangerous for pedestrians and impossible if you have a stroller or are in a wheel chair. The same sidewalk completely stops east of Hayes street. No paved sidewalk between the transit center and Rice Drive along West Francisco Blvd. Pedestrians can either walk on the side of the road with cars speeding by or walk in the gravel and dirt next to the train tracks. Both options have been flooded more often then not lately. • The newest bike paths are great but there needs to be better connections through downtown San Rafael; especially crossing the transportation hub, Heatherton and Irwin. Also a safer and better route from the West of San Rafael to the Cal (Bellam Blvd.) i.e. all East/West Travel... • Streets need designated bike lanes. That's safest, AND studies show that increases bike use exponentially. • The bike lane on Las Gallinas is great. • I would be surprised if the majority of people in San Rafael want more bicycle paths. The bike path near our house is predominately used by people on weekends, in groups, and likely not San Rafael residents. • Need safer connection east west under freeway San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 106 • Many drivers don't watch for pedestrians or bikes. Roads are too narrow to accommodate both cars and bikes safely. • Dealing with getting in and out of the Cal via Francisco Blvd is essential to connecting the neighborhood with the rest of San Rafael. With parking as tough as it is in the Cal, getting more people walking and biking safely should be a high priority. Instead, pedestrian and bike paths/lanes do not fully connect. It is extremely frustrating to be firsttime homeowners in San Rafael, moving from Gerstle Park to the Cal in order to buy a home, and now be unable to walk and bike as much as we did in Gerstle Park. • Biking through the G & 5th Ave 4way stop is rather scary on a bike, as so many cars regularly make a turn lane out of the breakdown lane. I usually avoid biking through this intersection though 5th Ave has a bike lane marked from G through Sun Valley. • I bike from TR to the Ferry. Most of the ride is great. The 101 bike path is awesome. Crossing through downtown SR can be a chore and feels a bit risky at times. I do see people loitering on the 101 bike path such that I can see some people feeling uncomfortable using that path. Especially in the evening. • Drivers are not looking for kids. Son was hit last year. routes to schools are not even safe, though I still have them bike, am always worried • We ride bikes to sun valley school every day and to the park. Would ride more places if there were more bike lanes. • Enforcement of the 3 foot passing law • Walking works pretty well with the exception of a few missing connections or awkward street crossing. Bicycling the same but the missing connections feel more dangerous as you have to find the safest route to connect. • Need safe, attractive path between Baypoint Lagoons and Montecito/downtown • Interaction with cars, trucks and buses are biggest dangers/deterrents to cycling • second street near jack in the box is horrible for bikes • There are good northsouth bikeways in SR. Anderson, and the bike path by 101. What we need is one good one running eastwest. • Difficulty getting thru downtown area without walk your bike • Need better bike routes and paths to San Anselmo/Fairfax, and between Cal Park Hill Tunnel from Larkspur Landing and Lincoln Hill Multiuse path to Terra Linda. • I need bus service in East San Rafael as i am disabled San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 107 • Biggest problem in my neighborhood (in and around Santa Margarita Dr.) is speeding cars on streets (with few to no sidewalks) clearly posted between 1525 mph. I walk my dog frequently and have been passed many times (with little clearance) by cars traveling 4050 mph. This is especially a problem with service, trade and delivery drivers during the day and late evening drivers who think that speed limits somehow only apply when the sun is up. Speed law enforcement (I have never seen any in my neighborhood) or speed attenuation devices speed bumps or even more clearly visible speed limit signs would be a start. More sidewalks would be great too! • We voted on Measure Q to support a multiuse pathway with SMART. We have been duped, politicians are not forcing the issue with SMART to ensure that the decisions made today for the train infrastructure do not inhibit placement of the multiuse pathway alongside SMART when construction of that can start. The issue of not having a continuous pathway from downtown to the CalPark tunnel is huge and nobody is standing in the way of SMART making decisions that will force a long and circuitous diversion to get to the CalPArk tunnel. The community is watching. • Bicycle riding and jogging are scary through and around downtown. Pt. San Pedro is very risky along with 2nd and 3rd to access bike paths • Cycling through Northgate northsouth is difficult. • Bicyclists can be a safety concern especially when the walking path is crowded with people walking. There is no courtesy from bicyclists in this situation or when they ride by you. It can be a risk to be physically injured should you have a bicyclist pass you and you're not aware they are near you. I have been startled many times by a bicyclist passing me, and fortunately, I didn't walk in front of them. • It's challenging to bike thru San Rafael because of the traffic, traffic lights, and lack of bike lanes. More bike/pedestrian paths would be good. • I mentioned this before, but riding a bike east or west from SR, from101 toward San Anselmo, is very difficult and dangerous. There just isn't a safe route (even marked lanes) for biking E/W. While biking I've had at least 3 nearmisses with cars or trucks, just in the past year. There are several ways south of Sir Francis Drake to go E/W, but nothing north of Sir F D, to Novato to get you west of 101 safely. • I am concerned that the new (post SMART) transit center will be worse for bike & ped access. • I strongly support the Idaho rules for bicycles. It is safer than trying to make bikes follow automobile rules. If I am at an intersection, and there is no cross traffic (pedestrian or vehicular), I will proceed....although I sometimes worry that I'll be ticketed. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 108 • The bike paths that were added a few years ago as part of the safe schools are unusable for children since they are IN THE STREET and often crossed or encroached by auto traffic. Walking would be more attractive if the downtown were cleaner and safer (B Street, 4th Street, really?). I grew up in SR and still spend most of my day in the city, but it is a shame to see how it has deteriorated. Please put a traffic light at the 4way stop at Mission and Grand. • There is no way to get across San Rafael safely from west to east, on a bike. • Buses can only take 2 bikes. Little safe storage for bikes. • We need more bike paths and trails!!!!!!!!! • Bottlenecks created by SMART trains at bus transit hub • Signage about the 3ft law for drivers to give cyclists. Accountability for injuring cyclists, it's usually just a slap on the wrist. More education about respect and driving with and around cyclists and educating kids/parents on riding bikes safely and lawfully. Even with the bike lanes, drivers continuously drive in them and skim my while I'm riding my bike. In Fairfax, they've added to some of the bike lanes driver acknowledgement they are going into the bike lane. Not sure what it's called. And yes, there are cyclists and bicycle riders who do not following the law, so they need accountable, as well. • I use the Starkweather path around our neighborhood. Mostly it's fine, though sometimes one sees an inebriated person 'sleeping it off' on one of the benches which is kind of scary, and occasionally groups of men drinking and throwing empties + trash in the bushes along the path. I know the City tries to maintain, but some folks just don't know or care about litter/enviroment/esthetics. Very disappointing as children learn from seeing others do it and will perpetuate the careless treatment of our public spaces. • I'm not aware of any significant effort to create bicycle lanes or bicyclesafe areas. Most of the current "bike lanes" are really a bit of a joke. Nothing more than a symbol painted in the road, but no dedicated areas (well very few dedicated areas). • Sidewalks are cracked and cars are parked on sidewalks. • We need class 4 bike paths running east/west and north/south as well as protected intersections along 101 corridor in downtown San Rafael please! we love the improved bike paths N. of Mission and the Anderson/CalTrans tunnel to Larkspur: thanks for those! But we need multiuse path connectors to those paths all through the SR City center! we are excited for the train's arrival and hope it expands safe and affordable travel options for all of us. • we need a safe way for kids to get to Northgate Mall: connecting with existing multiuse pathways and connections from Smart train stop at civic Center! San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 109 • I just find downtown, basically, to be a scary mess. Other than that, it's great! :) • I quit riding my bicycle because riding in San Rafael feels very unsafe. Drivers are very aggressive, road condition is very poor. • The Iron Horse Trail in the East Bay is such a great model of how biking/walking can become a safe and primary route for destination transportation or recreation/exercise. I often am frustrated by the lack of bike trails in San Rafael to allow for long loop bike rides or connections between neighborhoods to allow kids to be more active and engaging with friends who live outside their neighborhood. • I would love to see bike lanes and walking paths separated more from traffic, like they are in Amsterdam. Also some sort of campaign to make drivers more aware, maybe come up with some ways to slow them down. Where there are walking paths (like the path that runs by the creek between Anderson/Lincoln/Francisco Blvd W) they don't always feel safe due to the amounts of homeless people loitering. In addition to this, the street that I live on (Bungalow Ave) is so poorly maintained that it's impossible for my elderly parents to go on a nice neighborhood walk for fear of tripping on the broken pavement. • I would adore a safe way to bicycle to the farmers market in the civic center (from spinnaker point) • The new pavement out San Pedro road is wonderful, and I love the designated bike lane(s). The city needs more designated bike lanes and routes/signage. • Please put some kind of bike lane or shoulder on the frontage roads: Francisco East and West. Too many bikers on the narrow sidewalk, too dangerous to ride in the road • I wish there were more bike lanes, especially in downtown. • Getting thru downtown, either east to west or north to south is horrible. No continuous bike lanes or paths. Second, third and fourth streets are the worst. • I would absolutely use my bicycle more instead of my car especially for commuting from and to work from Fairfax to San Rafael if it would be safer and there would be better bike paths. I am originally from Germany and used my bicycle 90% of the time, because they have a great infrastructure for bikes. Sadly not here and I miss using my bike regularly greatly! • I really enjoy the CalPark tunnel and the path along 101 for commuting to work but getting through downtown SR connecting the two can be challenging and less fun. • Marin county's numbered bike routes are nice and seeing more support of them from the city of San Rafael would be appreciated. Coming into San Rafael from San Anselmo has a section that requires bicyclists to rejoin traffic on Red Hill Road; this part feels more dangerous than San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 110 any area or intersection around the city and could use more support or space dedicated to keeping bicyclists on the designated route. • The city puts way too much money into paths for biking when sidewalks on my street are literally impassable for a disabled person. Our funds should be used to first cover the basics sidewalk maintennace. So few people bike, but the biking community has a loud voice so they tend to get way more attention than they warrant. • designated bike lanes east/west along Mission and N/S along Lincoln and/or A St. • Crossings in heavy traffic areas of San Rafael need safety improvements for peds and bicycles asap. San Rafael is walkable downtown, fairly good bicycle access to transit, could improve lockups, transit storage options. • Please create safe routes for all kids! right now it is very dangerous for them to bicycle around town because of traffic issues and poor or zero bicycle lanes in some parts of town. please add sufficient bicycle parking at Albert Park when remodeled, and create a safe path from High School to Middle School (path under the Freeway). Please look at adjusting stoplight timing to handle increased traffic flow. Poor timing creates impatient drivers that then run lights, turn rapidly etc. • The City needs to replace and PAY FOR 50plus yr.old sidewalks that are unsafe. • I live in the Forbes neighborhood and to ride my bike to the bike path along 101 means I am on the roadway. No designated bike lane. I don't feel safe. • I would use a bicycle for errands a lot more if there were safe bike lanes and bike racks, especially in and around downtown San Rafael and going under the freeway. I don't even think about bringing my kids that direction on a bike, but I would certainly like to. • I sometimes sense hostility from cars while biking. I know some bicyclists don't follow traffic rules which negatively impacts us all. Continued awareness on both sides should be encouraged. Whenever possible, having paths or streets that separate bikes from cars is the safest set up. I'd also love to see more businesses put out bike racks for parking we often end up using a parking meter or other fixed object out of necessity, which may inconvenience others. • We need a stop sign at the corner of Arias & Las Pavadas. • Find the spaces with no sidewalks or bike lanes and add them as necessary to make biking/walking safer and more reachable. • Roads are in too poor conditions to have safe bicycle rides. • Things are going in the right direction. I love to bike thought the tunnel to the Larkspur ferry and I see new separate bike lanes near city hall and the farmers market. I would like to see San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 111 more dedicated bike lanes and separated bike lanes for additional safety and so my children can bike safely. • San Rafael is pretty good for biking and walking. The biggest problem is the traffic in between Mission and Hetherton. • I live in Spinnaker Point and it is nice to bike along the park, but it dead ends at the Target area. Would like to see a connection to Larkspur Landing without having to bike down Bellam which is full of traffic, noise, litter and not a bit of natural beauty to be seen, no nice path, to trees, not even a bush or two. San Rafael cares more about cars and car dealerships, than they do about beauty. • Please add more bike paths to schools • I would be willing to cycle more often if I felt it was safe to do so. The city needs to use "Green Lanes" at intersections to alert drivers and guide cyclist alike. • Lack of sidewalks when walking kids to school • Bicycle lanes from Cal area are nonexistent; roads are dangerous and pot holed. • I live off Point San Pedro Road and find that using that road for walking and/or bicycling is NOT safe. Cars travel too quickly and do not even stop for you at a MARKED pedestrian crossing!!!! I tried bicycling to work at E Street but almost got hit every single time I rode my bike to/from work. I cannot let my children bicycle along that roadway or on the streets of San Rafael. • Wish sidewalks were even many are uplifted by tree roots in the neighborhood. Sidewalks need to be redone badly on Las Colindas • I'd like to see more education for drivers about cycling and what's expected of drivers and what's legal for cyclists. My husband bikes to work and I worry about drivers not being safe. • It's sad my children are not safe walking to school by themselves and they are not safe riding bikes anywhere. No sidewalks and cars out if control downtown on walk to school. Not even mentioning the homeless situation. • Need better bike lanes and racks downtown. • San Rafael needs more bike lanes (especially on Lincoln Ave) and the painting of existing bike lanes needs to be refreshed. In some areas such as Anderson Ave it's hard to tell a bike lane even exists. • more safe bicycle storage, close 4th street to cars weekends • Car drivers need to be more educated on how to share the road safety. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 112 • My biggest complaint is the lack of a safe eastwest route from the Montecito Shopping Center west through San Rafael and on to San Anselmo. • Sidewalks are VERY uneven. Some people cannot walk on uneven surfaces. Some places along 2nd or 3rd St. suddenly have no sidewalks or you are stranded in the median. It's scary to walk near the bus station and freeway from downtown to Montecito due to unsafe crossings. • Create a class 1 bikeway along Frietas Parkway • Lots of improvements. Cal Park Tunnel was huge, thank you. 101 Bike Path to Civic Center was also a big improvement. The big challenge in SR is the connection for bikes through downtown San Rafael to Ross Valley. I worked at Dominican University for years and did the bike commute through San Rafael well over 1500 times. There just isn't a safe corridor for bikes traveling through SR to make the crossing to Greenfield. Fifth Street is the best option, but still has a ton of potential to get doored by tight streets and closely parked cars. Crossing from 4th Street to Greenfield remains problematic as well. A dedicated bike route with better clearance for bikes from car doors would be great. Fifth is probably the place to do it. Also, I just discovered the connector from the short SMART train bike path to skip the Merrydale overcrossing. Needs better signage and some improvements. MUCH better way to get from the civic center to Northgate. I've had some close calls making the turn onto Merrydale overcrossing. Getting started on a hill is tough. The SMART path connection needs to be signed and improved. So much better. Overall I think there have been significant improvements to SR bike routes. The corridor though downtown SR and the corridor from Greenfield to Gerstle Park (and vice versa) both remain problematic. I would put these as the biggest priority for bike/ped routes in SR. Thanks! • The CalPark tunnel is great and Andersen has a nice wide bike lane. The stoplight at Irwin and Andersen often did not detect my bike when commuting and I had to email San Rafael traffic engineers multiple times on this. It is difficult to get from Andersen to the Lincoln Hill MUP. The SMART construction adds to safety issues (e.g. trucks pulling in and out of bike lanes, more debris on the road, detours that are not very safe for bikes, etc.). • I would love to see alto tunnel opened so we can have a safer route through the south bay to the north bay. • Unlike many other bay area cities/towns, SR has no accessible bike parking/locking in the downtown. There is no safe easy way to cross under the freeway at Mission, 5th, 4th, 3rd etc. The new path that goes through the tunnel to Larkspur is awesome, but as a single female, I San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 113 don't feel like it is entirely safe especially since the area on the SR side can be dicey. Having a bike station like one in Berkeley seems like a good idea for San Rafael. • The biggest challenge you need to work on is a good eastwest route linking San Rafael with San Anselmo/Fairfax. • When I cross the street, I watch the countdown timers. Most turn yellow when the number gets to "0." Now some lights stay green after the countdown timer stops counting. I almost got driven over the other day walking across Irwin because I expected a few more seconds to cross like I get crossing Heatherton. Your countdown timers need to work the same so we don't get hit by cars. • San Rafael needs a dedicated, offroad, East/West MultiUse Pathway from the Cal Area to San Anselmo. • Overall, I think the walking and cycling infratstructure in San Rafael is good. • In my opinion bicyclist are most often causing traffic problems. They can be very arrogant and inconsiderate (almost challenging) to automobiles, especially when they ride side by side. • No public transportation in East San Rafael or I would walk/bike to it despite living on a hill. • Bicycles are a danger to walking seniors. Cyclists need a warning bell.. They need to be licensed to better identify offenders. • I continue to be amazed by the lack of bike parking in downtown San Rafael. • Biking from 4th st. San Rafael to the where the ferry path picks up is not ideal. Have to cross 3 major intersections with no safety measures for bikes. Downtown San Rafael does not have a many designated bike racks. • THe lack of designated bike lanes makes biking seem less safe, especially for kids riding to Davidson. As a jogger, cars not stopping at stop lights until they have rolled through the crosswalk is frightening and dangerous. I have slammed my hand on several car hoods of drivers who have not seen me in the crosswalk. I would whole heartedly support cameras to give drivers tickets for not stopping behind the sop line at intersections. It's ridiculous and unsafe. • Need a dedicated bike path on Gallinas behind Safeway. Need a crossing close to the Civic Center SMART station... ridiculous that people will take the train to get their car off the road, then need to walk a mile or more around to the other crossing to get to the other side of the tracks. I know of at least 20 people myself NOT COUNTING RESIDENTS of the Merrydale Road area over by McDonalds who might use mass transit if there was a foot crossing there, and I would use it daily for my bike commute from Terra Linda. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 114 • one of the main obstacles still to this day is drivers with animosity towards bikes. another is lack of education on the subject of DMV rules in Re: to bicycle riding. more people need to know that bikes are actual "vehicles" that must follow the same rules any other vehicle using the roadways. • More designated bike lanes would be great! Thanks! • Transit center is critical, must be made safe and easy to use for bike/peds. • I love the existing bike trails, but there needs to be improvement in bike paths on major thoroughfares. • Check out Petaluma crossings; there's a button to push and lights blink on the streets. I do not feel safe crossing streets in San Rafael. • 1. drivers do not stop at crosswalks 2. drivers are distracted, I've had some near misses when walking 3. difficult to find cross walks along EW streets (e.g. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, mission) that take you across Hetherton, under freeway and across Irwin • Cars speeding, bicycle lanes need to be better defined, traffic guards for areas where traffic is congested • Please help with the traffic/careless driversspeeders/careless high school driversspeeders along Nova Albion Way and Golden Hinde near Terra Linda High and Vallecito Elem. The homeowners, kids, and parents deserve to feel comfortable biking or walking a couple blocks to schoolbut unfortunately do not. I have had many conversations and agreements with other parents of young families to this regard, as well as the homeowners within several blocks of us. • San Rafael is not very safe for bikers • I would be very excited to learn of more safe bicycling routes for my family as we would take more advantage of this if we felt more safe. There should be safe bicycle routes to Davidson and San Rafael High (including all elementary schools) from all major neighborhood arteries. • Francisco Blvd E needs a bike lane and better surface. Starkweather Park pathway needs to be fully paved. • More bike paths would be great. They have been doing some nice work in San Francisco separating the bike lane from the car traffic. • Lack of bike parking. Uble to bring on bus when full. • Walking and bicycling can be safe but sometimes it can't because there a lot of people driving crazy and they don't really care. • no, all good San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 115 • crosswalks are not timed well • no • sidewalks have cracks or bumps • I would love to have a connection from Novato to San Rafael Or know of one if one exists • some motorists resent bicyclists at E. Francisco. • As a long term resident and taxpayer all fund expenses for bicyclists should be borne by residents who wish to bicycle. The Marin Bicycle Coalition and its PAC seems like a source of funds for the city along with new legislation licensing bicycles just as scooters and motorbikes are licensed. • Need safe, protected bike routes through downtown (northsouth and eastwest)! • no • Entering and exiting the S.R. city limits from the East and West are the most hazardous areas for bicyclists. More signage and training is needed to raise the awareness of motorists to share the road with bicyclists. • Crossing multilane one way street and freeway on/off ramps. Not a single bike lane downtown! Connection from Cal Park Hill Tunnel to Lincoln path is incomplete. Even when space exists for bike lanes they are not installed. Traffic signal timing through downtown encourage drivers to speed in order to make green lights, instead of being timed for the 25 mph speed limit. • The area around 101 is a train wreck for all parties. Dropping the bike path into the road around 5th street is setting everyone up for failure. We also come from Sleepy Hollow into Terra Linda and that is okay but only because it is a short distance. • There is no safe way to get from the bike path beside Lincoln to the tunnel to Larkspur on Anderson • overall marin is a great place to walk and ride • I ride a lot and am confident navigating traffic through downtown, but I can see where many, many other more casual riders would not be. • Improve southern bypass (from Greenfield to Irwin at Andersen) around dangerous 4th Street. • The large trucks on Point San Pedro road are not an inducement to ride, yet it is the way I need to go to get to any other place, as well as take many of my recreational rides San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 116 • Just having more bicyclists out there has helped...drivers are more aware. I wish there were police on bikes on the bike paths every now and then. And could there please be lights? The tunnel that goes under to Dominican feels unsafe in the dark. Thank You • Bike infrastructure is in dark ages. Needs long range vision. Paths, lanes, signage, paint, etc. • It is difficult to bicycle on busy streets. There is a need for separate protected Bike lanes. • Walking and cars do not mix around transit center • Cyclists lack courtesy to both walkers and drivers and do not follow the rules of the road • It is difficult to get from Andersen to the Lincoln Hill MUP on a bike. Lots of short blocks and intersections. I usually walk my bike across the street in a crosswalk. West Francisco between Tamalpais and Irwin is in bad shape and needs repaving and/or potholes fixed. There is often road debris there that can be dangerous for cyclists. The stoplight at Irwin and Anderson often did not detect my bike in the past. Sometimes people are walking in the bike lane on Los Ranchitos and I think this is dangerous because bikes can go quite fast down the hill there. I like the Cal Park tunnel and Lincoln Hill MUPs, they are nice and wide and they have a line painted in the middle, unlike many other MUPs in Marin. It may help to occasionally have local police patrol the MUPs. I sometimes see homeless people who may be mentally ill and/or high on drugs around the MUPs. One guy was always smoking pot and urinating when I rode past him in the mornings on the Lincoln Hill MUP. I also encountered a lady walking 3 chihuahua dogs on the Lincoln Hill MUP after work about two years ago. All three dogs were off leash and all three of them chased me and jumped in the air trying to bite my feet while I rode home. The owner would be talking to other people and ignored the dogs. This went on for about three months and then I stopped seeing them. • I bike to work from Fairfax to the county health and wellness center at Kerner and Bellam. The most treacherous stretch is from West End Street to Anderson Blvd. along Second Street. I know there is a bike route on First St., but that is a huge hassle with a lot of stops and adds time to my commute. Biking home is even worse, riding west on Anderson in the west bound lane is really dangerous with the narrow bike lane, fast moving cars and bushes sticking out. I usually ride the wrong way on the Anderson sidewalk. Also, there is no good, safe bike route from Anderson to West End. Third street is too busy and crowded during the afternoon commute so I take the little protected sidewalk going the wrong way on Second St. from First St to West End. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 117 One more thing; there should be a designated bike path through the Cal Neighborhood from Bellam to the Montecito Shopping Plaza ( and thus to San Rafael High and the Transit Center). Biking North on East Francisco from Bellam to Second St is really dangerous and many cyclists use the narrow and well used by pedestrians sidewalk. • Limit the tendency to increase room for car traffic. It compromises what you can do for all other transportation choices and ultimately leads to more traffic. • Please no more bike paths on the sides of freeways. They are unpleasant to use. • San Rafael needs more bike racks if it wants a more vibrant downtown. • There MUST be a safe connection through San Rafael for the NorthSouth Greenway • The corridor from the transit center to the bike paths is difficult to navigate on a bicycle , and will get worse with SMART train. • Need buses to get me from home (Peacock Gap) into downtown before I could walk anywhere • Please consider making the shopping area at Whole Foods, United Markets, TJs into a beautiful roundabout. So much gas is wasted trying to maneuver that poorly designed and dangerous area. This would free up corners and straight paths for pedestrians and cyclists, plus it's more aesthetic. Mentioned before, please consider getting rid of the oneway part of D St in front of the PO. Again, so much circling of cars to get there. Dangerous and wasteful. Also, if Mission Ave were made oneway Eastbound, the dangerous pileup of cars on 101 offramp near RR xing would end. • Countdown timers are different at all intersections. Too many don't coordinate with the lights. This is too dangerous. • The biggest challenges in SR are lack of protected bike lanes (not safe) and no connectivity for bike routes to schools, shopping, etc. particularly through downtown. Bike routes are NOT a safe option on our busy streets. • Pedestrian safety is my prime concern • Mission pass is referring to foot/bicycle path connection between sleepy hollow (fawn dr) and terra linda (Manual T Freitas Pkwy) Both parents taking their children to school and commuters with pedal assist electric bikes travel this path on a regular basis. To prohibit the thorough fare of these people on ebikes puts a block to those making a conscious effort to improve personal health not to mention reduction of automobile road congestion during peak times and pollution. Please help keep bike paths open to electric assist bicycles as they make the difficult hills and San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix B | 118 long distances achievable to more of the population. Thank you • My daughter is now in college so is not in safe routes to schools. Street access unsafe for her to bike ride from cal area to central SR so we carpooled. • Lack of adequate bicycle facilities prevents people from feeling safe on their bike. All major roads used by bikes (Anderson) should have designated bike lanes that are painted and well marked. The multiuse paths need to have limited obstructions. • City staff only cares about input from the wealthy, old dinosaurs who will die and leave behind a worthless infrastructure for the future. • Drivers are distracted. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 119 Appendix C: Mapped Public Comments This appendix contains the unedited location-based comments provided by San Rafael residents, visitors, and workers through the online mapping tool. Respondents categorized their comments into one of six categories: ▪ Intersection crossing issue ▪ Gap in bicycle network ▪ Gap in pedestrian network ▪ Danger/conflict area ▪ Traffic signalization issue ▪ Other Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 120 Comment Type Comment Intersection crossing issue - Danger/conflict area Drainage grates parallel to direction of travel. Wheel hazard. Other Bike lane isolated and often scary. Gap in bicycle network DuBoise is a superior bicycle street to Anderson. Less auto traffic. Danger/conflict area Auto carriers park and unload on sidewalk here at entrance to tunnel path. Other Bike path is isolated and can be scary. Danger/conflict area Morning traffic intense on Las Pavadas. Unsafe passing, drivers in a hurry to Kaiser, Vallecito Elementary and Mark Day School. Traffic calming measures. Very unsafe for bicycle route to Vallecito. Intersection crossing issue Northeast corner of Mission/Irwin intersection floods when it rains and a large deep puddle forms right in front of the pedestrian crossing. Other My kid needs a better designed way to get to SRHS on bike and through DT. I have to drive him every morning bc it seems too dangerous but he is a perfectly willing to bike. Gap in bicycle network the sharrows don't seem like a reasonable to creating bikeways. Please give us some kind of protected bikeway through downtown (bike lane?) Gap in bicycle network this is an unreasonable intersection to expect anyone but an expert cyclist to navigate. Please reconfigure with safer and more easily manageable crossings Danger/conflict area This portion of 3rd street is so dangerous- it is practically deadly. With drivers hitting 40+ miles per hour out of intersection, the road climbing uphill causing cyclists to slow down, and the cars parked and opening doors, it is seriously shocking that no one has died yet. They need to turn the parking area into a bike lane from 4:30-6:30 pm. They said it would get in the way of SMART train parking, which is illogical because San Rafael is a destination-the ferry is faster to get to by car. Danger/conflict area People speed through this curve ignoring the crosswalk. There is also a preschool here and many people picking up and dropping off kids each day. Maybe a traffic light, stop sign, or some other traffic calming could be added? Gap in bicycle network There needs to be curb cuts to allow bicycles to transition from Andersen onto the Mahon Creek Path. Gap in bicycle network A designated multi-directional bike way would allow for better connectivity. Gap in bicycle network Gap in bicycle network Need to close the gap between the bike lanes (County to south, city to north). Intersection crossing issue This intersection needs improved bike lane delineation, as the weaving and merging with the high-speed right turn lanes creates a hazardous conflict area. Good candidate for green paint. Gap in bicycle network From this point eastward to McInnis Park bike lanes need to be installed. Definite issues with narrow underpass but the rest of it, particularly east of the freeway, has enough room for bike lanes.. Gap in bicycle network Add bike lanes on this key bike route. Parking already prohibited on one side for most of it anyway so there's room to shift traffic lanes over to fit bike lanes in. This is a relatively flat connector between Lucas Valley and Freitas and is far better than the freeway frontage road. If Oakview on the north side of Lucas Valley ever San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 121 Comment Type Comment happens this will be even more of a direct connection from the Pacheco Hill bike path with the proposed bike path from the end of Marinwood Ave to Lucas Valley. Gap in bicycle network The connection between Puerto Suello Path and the path along Mission needs improvement for cyclists. Gap in bicycle network There is a gap in the bike network from the Bay Trail near Spinnaker Point and Grand Avenue Gap in bicycle network This section of 4th Street (east of 101) is a great candidate for a bike path. Streets look wide enough without losing any parking. Could be a great way to get kids to SRHS. Gap in bicycle network The Grand Ave. bridge needs renovation to accommodate bikes and pedestrians Gap in pedestrian network A public sidewalk is needed along Mission Street. Gap in bicycle network Very unclear bicycle lane marks nags heading west on N San Pedro through freeway on ramp / off ramp. Gap in bicycle network SR needs SAFE N/S and E/W connections through downtown to our schools and to shopping!!! Gap in bicycle network This is a common route for kids on the way to Davidson on bikes. Gap in bicycle network 5th street needs a protected bike lane or bike path for school access. Danger/conflict area This is a very dangerous bike route, prone to car doors opening on bicyclists. Not a good location for a bike route. Gap in bicycle network This could be a prime street for a protect bike land, providing much needed safe access across the downtown area (for shopping, school access, etc.). Gap in pedestrian network Missing a sidewalk in front of Falkirk and Boyd Park. Danger/conflict area Too many countdown timers do not coincide with the lights. Some do, and some don't. This is too dangerous. Other I wish there was bike parking at Johnny's. So many people bike there on the weekends and the bikes are just piled up outside. Would be great to get a few racks or a corral. Gap in bicycle network I would feel more inclined to shop downtown if it were easier and safer to bike there. The streets feel too congested and without a dedicated bike lane somewhere through downtown, i feel like I am competing with cars for limited space on the roadway. There also is nowhere to lock my bike along 4th street. Gap in bicycle network Biking downtown is scary. I would bike more to shop and eat if it was more welcoming and safe. Other Test Other Adult bikers need to exercise riding bikes up onto sidewalk Los Gamos rd and exercise stopping at arterial and signal streets. Terra Linda Danger/conflict area The intersection of 5th ave and Grand ave is a dangerous spot for everyone. My husband and I have witnessed collisions, injured pedestrians, and so many near-misses we couldn't count. Traffic on Grand Ave going between 4th street and Mission ave often speeds well over the limit, making the turn at 5th ave dangerous. It is a prime spot either for speed bumps, or additional stop signs and crosswalks, making it a 3 -way stop. Gap in bicycle network There is no safe connection through San Rafael for the North South Greenway. The unsafe conditions severely reduces bicycle use. Gap in bicycle network Bike path ends! No where to go and no bicycle safe lanes from this point. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 122 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area This whole underpass area is filled with trash and often human waste. It's dimly lit, filthy and not pleasant to pass through. Other Many more bike racks are needed downtown. The new short parking meters are not suitable for this purpose. Racks would increase patronage of downtown businesses, food, and nightlife. Gap in bicycle network Convert to a roundabout to improve flow and safety at intersection. Gap in bicycle network Consider roundabout to eliminate the stack up of cars at the four way stop. Will also provide safe crossing for cyclists and elderly pedestrians. Gap in bicycle network 4 lanes of traffic are unnecessary. Please prioritize the redesign of Freitas Parkway to reduce traffic lanes and add a separate bike/ped path. Path needs to be separate so kids can have a safe way of getting from home to the malls and elsewhere. Gap in bicycle network Please provide a Class 1 bikeway along Freitas Pkwy. Intersection crossing issue Clear and efficient crossing solution needed from bike path to Andersen Gap in bicycle network The Montessito shopping center and surrounding area is a place that many people might like to bike too, especially since car parking can be tough - especially at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. But, I never bike to that area since it feels very unsafe. Other It would be great if this path were paved for the entire length. Safety improvements would be helpful too - there have been incidents of women being threatened/raped. Danger/conflict area Dangerous intersection for bikes and it is an access point connecting east San Rafael to the Cal Park tunnel. Danger/conflict area This area often has broken glass and debris and feels quite unsafe. I sometimes parked there in a car and walked over to the health and wellness center for work-related meetings. Traffic signalization issue This stoplight failed to detect my bike numerous times over a period over the last five years (when traveling south on Irwin and turning left onto Andersen). It was scary to try and get out of the turn lane on my bike and use the crosswalk instead. Gap in bicycle network We really need the SMART MUP path in San Rafael. I read that Marin Audubon challenged the path and advocated to make it narrow. PLEASE ensure that MUPs are as wide as possible. Narrow MUPs are unsafe, increase collision risk, lead to bike-ped conflict and complaints about "speeding" bikes. Wider MUPs with a line in the middle help reduce this significantly. Human safety needs to be prioritized over minor impacts to bird habitat. If needed, maybe the city can get a CEQA exemption. Danger/conflict area Dangerous intersection and there is no way I would ride my bike here, the way it is currently configured. San Pedro exit area and Freitas exit area are both quite dangerous for bikes and they are also the main access points for getting to the county civic center. Danger/conflict area This freeway off-ramp intersection is dangerous, for cars and bikes. Some people have a stop sign and some don't and I found it confusing until I had driven it a few times. I have been biking for over 20 years and there is no way I would bike through that intersection. When I had medical appointments near there, I drove. Danger/conflict area I sometimes encountered pedestrians walking in the bike lane on Los Ranchitos when I was riding downhill. Bikes can go pretty fast downhill and this seems dangerous. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 123 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area Crossing from Los Ranchitos to MUP can be dangerous since it is right after a blind curve. Gap in bicycle network Bike riding east or west along 2nd/3rd Streets in this West End location is treacherous but easily resolved. A retaining wall can be built on the city-owned property on the south side of 2nd where a too narrow sidewalk with constant debris and soil slump prevents passage of two people. Make this a multiuse path and add a bike lane to west-bound 3rd St in this area. Intersection crossing issue Unmarked Pedestrian Crossing difficult Gap in pedestrian network Shared Roadway Dangerous for Bicycles Intersection crossing issue Grand at third - dangerous for pedestrians because of traffic lights. Need to stop left turns from northbound Grand onto Third for pets to cross safely. People have been killed here. Intersection crossing issue Grand at third - dangerous for pedestrians because of traffic lights. Need to stop left turns from northbound Grand onto Third for pets to cross safely. People have been killed here. Intersection crossing issue Grand at third - dangerous for pedestrians because of traffic lights. Need to stop left turns from northbound Grand onto Third for pets to cross safely. People have been killed here. Gap in bicycle network The bike path on Pt San Pedro Rd is not continuous and therefore not reliable as a safe route to school bike path. Can the designated Bike Path's be continuous from 6AM to 9AM and from 2PM to 6PM. This would also allow commuters the assurance that parked cars would not impact their riding. Thanks Danger/conflict area the lack of a bike lane, and even a white line denoting the edge of traffic lane causes unnecessary confusion between drivers and cyclists. I have measured streets, and know there is not currently enough room, however getting a lane line for cars would keep them tight in their lane. Intersection crossing issue hard to cross this as a walker and as a driver. a light here would be great Gap in bicycle network Add bike path along south side of Andersen between SR Rec Center and Irwin Street. This is Segment 4 of improved east/west route from Greenfield to Andersen at Irwin. With these four segments in place it will make traveling through San Rafael much safer. From this southern bypass cyclists can continue on the Mahon Creek Path to the SR Transit Center (and North-South Greenway) and to CalPark Tunnel. Gap in bicycle network Add bike path between SR Rec Center and Safeway parking lot. This is Segment 3 of improved east/west route from Greenfield to Andersen at Irwin. Gap in bicycle network Add contra-flow bike lanes between E Street and D Street. This is Segment 2 of improved east/west route from Greenfield to Andersen at Irwin. Gap in bicycle network Add contra-flow bike lanes between E Street and D Street. This is Segment 2 of improved east/west route from Greenfield to Andersen at Irwin. Gap in bicycle network Need a safer way to bike from Greenfield to 1st along south side of 2nd. Separated Class 1. This is Segment 1 of improved east/west route from Greenfield to Andersen at Irwin. Danger/conflict area Illegal Mtn Bike trail that comes out of China Camp ...speeding Mtn Bikers causing dangerous conditions to elderly resident . San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 124 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area Bike and pedestrian patch near the Glass and Sash is very dangerous with people doing drugs and harassing kids directly on the bike patch. This area needs to be cleaned up and patrolled. Currently not safe for kids walking to school. Danger/conflict area Bike and pedestrian patch near the Glass and Sash is very dangerous with people doing drugs and harassing kids directly on the bike patch. This area needs to be cleaned up and patrolled. Currently not safe for kids walking to school. Danger/conflict area This is a dangerous area for cyclists. Cars are allowed to park on the side of the road and the shoulder stripe is not clearly marked. Cars and trucks are speeding up in this area and there is not enough room for vehicles to give cyclists three feet of clearance. I always feel nervous when traveling east on 3rd street in this area. Gap in bicycle network there doesn't seem to be any way to easily ride your through through sr east to west or vice versa once you get off san pedro road Danger/conflict area Cyclists can use sidewalk but it is very unsafe. Danger/conflict area Cyclists can use sidewalk but it is very unsafe. Danger/conflict area This is a very dangerous intersection for cyclists. Danger/conflict area This is a very dangerous intersection for cyclists. Danger/conflict area This is a very dangerous intersection for cyclists. Intersection crossing issue How are you meant to safely get to the bike route here? Danger/conflict area This intersection, and from las colindas to las paved as is a SPEEDWAY during commute and other times... Cars rarely stop turning here, they speed down las colindas, there is no safe place to cross to get to ball field..could there be a speed bump where useless cross walk is on las colindas!! Very dangerous For walkers and bikes, who also don't stop at intersectionIn the evening I have almost been rear ended numerous times turning IN TO MY DRIVEWAY by cars who have not stopped at intersection. Danger/conflict area Cars don't stop for pedestrians in crosswalk. Danger/conflict area Cars picking up/dropping off students stop on a red curb, on a curve, completely blocking the eastbound lane. Not safe! Intersection crossing issue There are many children from this neighborhood walking to Coleman Elementary that cross this intersection. We have almost been hit several times by cars either not seeing us, or trying to rush ahead of us. Not safe! Gap in pedestrian network There are many children from this neighborhood walking to Coleman Elementary on this route. There are no sidewalks on either side of street. Gap in bicycle network It is very unsafe to cycle to the canal through this route Gap in bicycle network It is very unsafe to maneuver through downtown SR esp to connect to Andersen drive Gap in bicycle network I would love to cycle to drop off my car on Francisco but this is so dangerous, no safe way for a bike Gap in bicycle network It is very unsafe to maneuver through downtown SR esp to connect to Andersen drive San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 125 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area this is a common route for elementary school kids to bike or walk to school. High school car traffic is heavy in the morning and afternoon: speeding cars and distracted drivers (both adults and high school kids) make it seem chaotic and dangerous along nova albion. Golden Hinde needs more cross walks with adequate signage - there is a lot of speeding on this street. Gap in pedestrian network Gap in pedestrian network There is no sidewalk here. Dangerous! Other Major sidewalk cement issues along this street. Gap in pedestrian network Multiple gaps. I find it immoral that pedestrians who live in the Canal Area should have to risk injury/death to reach the transit center. Gap in pedestrian network A pedestrian trying to cross Las Gamos to reach the walkway that heads towards oleander park is in danger from cars moving very fast as they turn north from west bound freitas. A crosswalk would help. Gap in bicycle network A bicycle traveling southbound on lost Los Gamos cannot turn left onto Freitas Parkway. The bicyclist must travel on a sidewalk which is already very narrow because of the shrubbery and fence along the ditch . Other This is a wonderful path that is now difficult to maneuver on a bike because of the large rippling of the path. Gap in bicycle network This intersection is very dangerous because of the design as well as the number of cars that speed. There is no safe place to cross Las Povadas from the south side of las colindas rd. Cars usually drive 40 more in the 25 mph zone. A three way stop sign should be installed to keep las colindas freeing used as a frrway. Intersection crossing issue I walk this route everyday with my kids. 2 issues have arisen. First, the crossing is extremely busy in the mornings and in the afternoons when both Vallecito and TLHS students are arriving and leaving, as well as Kaiser employees/patients arriving and leaving. One of the HS children has been struck by a car here. Second, the northwest corner sidewalk is narrow and right next to the turning lane for Kaiser. Kids are only feet away from moving cars. Sidewalk widening or barrier needed. Thanks Gap in bicycle network Bike lane ignored regularly by motorists crossing to make a right turn onto Nova Albion. I have regularly been cut off by vehicles rushing to get across the bike lane ahead of me, and almost clipped from behind as they cross too rapidly and closely behind me. Intersection crossing issue Bike lane ignored regularly by motorists crossing to make a right turn onto Nova Albion. I have regularly been cut off by vehicles rushing to get across the bike lane ahead of me, and almost clipped from behind as they cross too rapidly and closely behind me. Intersection crossing issue My son rides his bike from Sun Valley area to Davidson, crossing 4th at G. In the mornings drivers often do not stop for pedestrians and bikers crossing in the crosswalk, possibly due to sun in their eyes. Other Upgrade Class III route to Class I through downtown SR on 4th. Currently there is no safe way to get through the city by bike and that is just ridiculous. There is so much improvement needed everywhere. It seems logical to make a big improvement in the center and then work out to connect and improve routes to other destinations. Traffic signalization issue Google directions recommend Dubois to Anderson for biking to and from the ferry. This is a difficult and busy left turn through the intersection and the green light doesn't seem to be triggered by cyclists. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 126 Comment Type Comment Other There's a kind of nasty bump/transition from path to bridge when traveling north bound. Gap in pedestrian network There are no sidewalks on either side of the street here Gap in bicycle network Why aren't there any bike parking facilities in downtown San Rafael? Danger/conflict area It's crazy that Wolfe Grade is a designated bike route - there is virtually no shoulder for bikes. Although I realize there are very few route options to travel from San Rafael to Kentfield via bike, this is a very busy road and currently not an option I would ever recommend to a cyclist. Other Drivers routinely ignore the "no left turn" signs at Frances and 1st street during the evening commute. Intersection crossing issue This intersection is very dangerous for everyone: cyclist, pedestrian and car. The light for the Northgate Dr. is short unless a pedestrian has hit the walk button, and is strangely configured leaving drivers confused about how to turn left onto Freitas. As a cyclist and as a pedestrian I've nearly been hit several times. Intersection crossing issue This intersection is a hot mess. I've been nearly run over here several times when trying to turn left onto Freitas Pkwy, both when on my bike riding with the traffic and as a pedestrian in the crosswalk. I can't even completely blame the cars - the way the intersection is set up is very confusing for people turning left onto Freitas and unless a pedestrian has hit the cross button, the light is very short and the wait time for the cycle to repeat is long. Danger/conflict area Homeless people are constantly leaving carts on the bike path, can be pretty dangerous. Gap in bicycle network Even for a fast road cyclist, getting through this underpass section is pretty hairy. No real shoulder or bike lane going eastbound and it's challenging to navigate and on ramp and off ramp going westbound and no bike lane. Other I know it's not San Rafael, but this tight "pedestrian only" bridge crossing is the worst part of all 22 miles of my bike commute. I'm sure a lot of other San Rafael citizens feel the same way - would hugely appreciate it if this could be communicated to Cal Trans, SMART, Larkspur, or whoever oversees it. Gap in bicycle network Would love to see alto tunnel opened just like the one to san rafael from larkspur. Need safer routes for cycling and pedestrian travel. Gap in pedestrian network If you're walking from downtown, you suddenly get stranded in the median of a busy street where cars are whipping around a corner...you have no choice but to run across and hope you don't die. Danger/conflict area People coming out of parking garage do not stop as they go flying through crosswalk, looking left for car traffic but ignoring pedestrians/wheelchairs coming from the right. Needs stop sign. Other Almost impossible to avoid breathing cigarette smoke anywhere near downtown, despite its being illegal. Without enforcement, people w/ asthma stuck breathing it. Intersection crossing issue Need bike lanes to cross Highway 101 ! Danger/conflict area Road is too narrow for car traffic + bikes + on-street parking. Replace the on-street parking with a bike lane from Mission to 2nd or 3rd Street. Other Difficult to transition from the bike path to westbound Mission Ave, and vice-versa. Intersection crossing issue San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 127 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network The bike lane on the overpass is unprotected (no curb or safety wall) with vehicles travelling at highway speeds within 1 meter of the lane. In addition, copious debris is in the bike lane CONSTANTLY: glass, metal fragments, etc. Gap in bicycle network Bicycles are unable to trigger a green light when heading eastbound on East Francisco over Bellam. Gap in bicycle network The stretch of East Francisco from Grand to Bellam has no shoulder or fog line and has a poor pavement surface with frequent debris. Shortly after sunrise, cyclists' safety is at a high risk due to blinding light conditions making a rider nearly invisible to vehicles driving eastbound. Westbound cyclist must deal with the same lack of shoulder or fog line issue and also suffer from parked vehicles (including delivery trucks in the center turn lane that narrow the road) and side street merges. Gap in bicycle network Kids need a MUP on Merrydale to get from SMART to Northgate mall safely walking an bicycling. So do all workers. Gap in bicycle network Terrifying biking on Frontage road to Employment center, YWCA, businesses, work. Widen, repave, install protected bikeways bothways. Intersection crossing issue South side of N San Pedro Rd. needs a ramp and raised table crossing off 101 N east bound ramp to a MUP on sidewalk. Danger/conflict area Bushes intrude into shoulder and path under 101 got torn up. Needs a MUP on south side of N San Pedro from Merrydale where NS Greenway comes down. Connect south side to Civic Center Dr lights. Intersection crossing issue Crossing Heatherton on south side of 3rd to transit is a priority for pedestrians and should be protected with a split signal that stops peds while cars turn south and then STOPS turning cars and lets peds and straight thru cars go. Needs dedicated turning lanes to do this. Gap in bicycle network Anderson bike lanes are unsafe for most ages: really need the MUP on the SMART ROW here from Cal Park pathway to 2nd/Tamalpais/Majon Creek pathway for a low-stress connection for everybody to feel good using. Danger/conflict area Visibility for turning and crossing at intersection of Union and 4th seems bad, making for many close calls here. Can you reconfigure the geometry? How can I get from 4th both right and left on Union? Danger/conflict area Really looking forward to new ped/bike bridge across creek east of Grand! Yay! Please continue MUP up to 5th to connect with new crossings under 101 to Tamalpais and the new SMART+Transit stations. Gap in bicycle network 5th from Tamalpais to Irwin is pretty decent route under 101, quieter than Mission, 2nd and 3rd, which have drivers in "freeway mind" not clearly seeing pedestrians and bicyclists. 5th and 4th should be developed and signed for bicycle use with protected signal phases and protected bikeways. Gap in bicycle network Please place a barrier protected bikeway north south on Tamalpais from 2nd to Mission Pathway for thru NS Greenway bike traffic and SMART station access. Please additionally be sure signals work for bicycles at each signal north-south. Other Chain across entry driveway to Community Center and Albert Park prevents turning left onto pathways from Anderson westbound bike lanes, blocking low-stress entry. Gap in bicycle network 1st street low-stress route coming east just deadends here. Cant get safely to Anderson. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 128 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network Coming west on Anderson Please mark the left turn onto alley of 1st Street "Except Bicycles" or "Bicycles OK". There is no way to get west on 1st, the relatively low-stress route. Coming east on 1st deadends into Safeway and Albert Park. Needs a low-stress connection through to Anderson and to the Majon Creek Pathway. If you go thru Albert Park you emerge onto a very dangerous mid -block crossing of Lindaro-not acceptible. If you go against traffic on alley of 1st street to Anderson you are illeg Danger/conflict area Dangerous to travel on Bellam from NS Greenway-Cal Park Tunnel to Canal, Kerner Wellness Center and to Home Depot. Needs protected bike infrastructure going north east. Gap in bicycle network Must build safe low stress east-west route for bicycling from Greenfield through downtown, perhaps on 1st street, connecting to Canal and Montecito!!! Gap in bicycle network "Need entry to the bikepath." We need to keep pressure (as a city via our planning and coordination) for fullfulling the promises made by SMART. We need to make it clear that we expect bicycle path that was part of the SMART proposal that we all voted for. I think the the train is a good idea, but it's the bike path the sold me. I feel betrayed. Gap in bicycle network "Need entry to the bikepath." We need to keep pressure (as a city via our planning and coordination) for fullfulling the promises made by SMART. We need to make it clear that we expect bicycle path that was part of the SMART proposal that we all voted for. I think the the train is a good idea, but it's the bike path the sold me. I feel betrayed. Gap in bicycle network "Need entry to the bikepath." We need to keep pressure (as a city via our planning and coordination) for fullfulling the promises made by SMART. We need to make it clear that we expect bicycle path that was part of the SMART proposal that we all voted for. I think the the train is a good idea, but it's the bike path the sold me. I feel betrayed. Danger/conflict area Disruptive alcoholics everywhere. Fear of being followed when alone Gap in bicycle network There is no safe or reasonable way to cycle along east Francisco, yet it is the only way to move between major parts of the city. Gap in bicycle network the sidewalk here is too narrow and with no parking or bike lane, vehicle traffic runs very close to pedestrians. Gap in bicycle network the bike lanes going both directions on north San Pedro road have to cross freeway off ramp traffic. It's incredibly scary to cross 50mph traffic on a bike. Gap in bicycle network It seems great that a new bike and Ped bridge is planned for grand avenue over the canal, but how is a cyclist expected to get between the bridge and downtown or the transit center? Gap in bicycle network Danger/conflict area The pedestrian crossing on crossing Point San Pedro at Summit Avenue needs flashing lights. Even thought there are signs and stripes, cars will NOT stop for a pedestrian trying to cross the road. Danger/conflict area Cars driving on Point San Pedro Road are traveling too quickly around the corner between Sea Way & Bay Way. They cut into the bike lane, and since the plants are grown onto the sidewalk, you have to walk in the bike lane, and cars are constantly driving around the corner in the bike lane. Any chance of putting up road barriers between road & bike lane? San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 129 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area For children wishing to bike to Vallecito Elementary, there are no safe bike lanes. Kids on bikes and students walking to both Vallecito and Terra Linda High must share the same narrow sidewalk. Intersection crossing issue Very busy and dangerous crossing Francisco Blvd on Bellam to Anderson Dr. A bike lane/pedestrian tunnel to either Marin Square/Gary Pl or to Simms St would be wonderful. Danger/conflict area Francisco Blvd is part of a recommended bike route. But this area is unsafe as motorist are not aware of cyclist traffic. Children from the Bret Harte neighborhood can not safely cross traverse the area in and around the transit center. Recommend adding Flashing Pedestrian crossing signs and the use of "green lanes" to alert drivers and guide cyclist alike. Restricting parking along Tamalpais or Lincoln during school commute times should be studied. Danger/conflict area This is often used for bikes and is not clearly marked. Strongly recommend the u se of "green lanes" to alert drivers and guide cyclist alike. Gap in bicycle network There should be signage to keep cyclists off both 2nd and 3rd streets and instead take appropriate bike routes. Both 2nd and 3rd are not appropriate for cyclists, and I am one. yet I see too many cyclists who are not skilled enough to navigate those dangerous (for cyclists) thoroughfares. Gap in pedestrian network This area south side of second street has a side walk that needs a bit of help. Many cyclists use it as it's the only way from 1st street to greenfield west end. Better sidewalk or signage to show the appropriate route would help. Gap in bicycle network Getting from 1st street to Greenfield is sketchy. Better than it used to be years ago. But better signage woul d help. Many people ride on the side walk south side of second street (where the white iron fence separating 2nd street traffic and the sidewalk is) because they know of no other way. That sidewalk is too narrow. It could be widened a bit I suppose. I don't have a solution, the problem is simply moving westward from Gerstle Park, to West End Greenfield. Thanks! Danger/conflict area Unpaved trail is hazardous for cyclists Danger/conflict area Lost of pot holes make riding on E Francisco Blvd dangrous Danger/conflict area There is a section path between the lagoons and Target that is not paved. It's a hazard for cyclists and the puddles will erode the bank. Danger/conflict area There is a section path between the lagoons and Target that is not paved. It's a hazard for cyclists and the puddles will erode the bank. Gap in pedestrian network there are no sidewalks on one side of the street and vehicles zip around this turn too fast. It's scary to push a stroller through here because I have to walk in the street Gap in pedestrian network there is a crosswalk and curb cuts here but they don't lead to a sidewalk on one side of the street. Danger/conflict area would be nice to have a stop sign here. Nobody respects the uncontrolled crossing Danger/conflict area This should be the safe route to school for kids on bikes but vehicle traffic is too fast Danger/conflict area This sidewalk is too narrow for all the student traffic. People spill over into the street when people pass each other. The sidewalk should be widened or maybe the SRUSD could push the fence at their maintenance years back a couple feet San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 130 Comment Type Comment Other Could this path be graded and paved? It's very irregular with puddle, muddy areas and stones sticking out of the ground making the path hazardous for bikes. Gap in bicycle network I ride from the Bret Harte neighborhood in San Rafael to Red Hill in San Anselmo for work. While there are some bike routes, getting from the west end of downtown or Gerstle Park to Greenfield is tough. If I take 4th s treet, there are buses and trucks and not much room for bikes. I also have to cross several lanes of traffic including 2 traffic lights to get across 4th to Greenfield. If I go through Gerstle Park, I have to ride on the sidewalk on 3rd as traffic on 3rd is fast and scary. Danger/conflict area riding a bike down 2nd street and under the freeway is dangerous...would be nice to have marked bike lanes Gap in bicycle network roads through San Rafael are not designated bike lanes so we are competing with cars, buses and commercial traffic. Gap in bicycle network I often see many people biking on narrow sidewalks because it is unsafe to bike in street. Pedestrians and bikers then have to share narrow sidewalk which are poorly kept and maintained Danger/conflict area children from Bret Harte neighborhood cannot bicycle safely to Coleman Elementary or San Rafael High School as motorists are in too much of a hurry to get onto the freeway to look out for children bicycling to school. Intersection crossing issue with over 100 kids using this path to middle school 5days a week, the city could provide better signage, & a blinking/ lighted crosswalk path Gap in pedestrian network with over 100 kids using this path to middle school 5days a week, the city should provide a safe sidewalk for them to use. Currently no safe route to Davidson Middle School Danger/conflict area No curb cut outs, fast turning. Gap in bicycle network The numbered bike route from San Anselmo requires riders to come back onto 4th and then 2 nd streets in two lanes of tight traffic. This is a dangerous area for riders and is much more stressful than riding through the CBD. Danger/conflict area Miracle Mile is a huge problem if you are coming from Fairfax/San Anselm or going towards it - it is really scary and unsafe to get in or out of San Rafael via this route and prevents me from taking my bike to work instead of my car. Gap in bicycle network It's difficult to navigate the curb cut here. So, we cyclists leave the multi -use path, southbound, at Pacheco or Paloma instead. That works fine, but it would be nice to bike to Mission then easily make a right/westbound turn off the path onto Mission. Gap in pedestrian network There's no sidewalk on Lincoln between N. San Pedro and the Northgate Mall. My family would walk and bike there but it's not safe without a sidewalk or bike path. Intersection crossing issue Cars exiting the hey Weestbound don't stop at the crosswalk - the sidewalk ends into a crumbling path and isn't wide enough between merrydale and Civic Center Dr. in most places for two strollers to pass each other or a stroller and a wheelchair. There's also no bike lane and bikers are faced with merging with the super fast cars exiting the highway. Total disaster. Danger/conflict area Very hard to get under the bridge and out past Montecito shopping center. There is no bike lane. Danger/conflict area This is a terrible area to walk. Unfortunately, my route to work takes me this way. I sometimes will walk 4 blocks out of my way just to avoid this intersection, as well as Irwin and 2nd. Cars are in too much of a hurry to get onto San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 131 Comment Type Comment the freeway and often blow through the red light. They don't slow down or see pedestrians. Maybe a red light camera? Danger/conflict area I saw a cop giving a cyclist a ticket here for riding on the sidewalk, and according to the municipal code, it's not even illegal here. There is NO safe way for a cyclist to get to United Markets, from any direction. Danger/conflict area Drivers don't seem to respect "sharrows," or that cyclists don't have to ride in the door zone. Gap in bicycle network It'd be so nice if this path could get all the way to 4th or San Pedro Road somehow. Gap in pedestrian network There is no safe side walking around the this busy parking spot Danger/conflict area There are "sharrows" along a row of parked cars. What drivers don't realize is that cyclists are not legally required to ride in the "door zone." So it's very dangerous here, because the road is narrow, and drivers still try to pass. Education seems the most crucial here (and throughout downtown). Perhaps better signage? And I don't mean "Share the Road," but something closer to "Bicycles are allowed the use of the full width of the road." Gap in pedestrian network The hillside on the South side of 2nd in this area scares me enough so that I won't walk there anymore. It looks like a big rock slide could happen at anytime there, and is not safe to have a sidewalk there. I see the railings have been reinforced but I consider it to be unsafe to walk or bike on. Gap in bicycle network I'm just agreeing with other commenters that solid bike racks, like what's becoming popular in towns like Albany in the East Bay, would be a really nice improvement to downtown. Danger/conflict area Never mind the cyclists that run the red light here. Drivers do this on a regular basis. There's no real cross- intersection, so apparently they feel stopping is optional? Danger/conflict area Drivers seem oblivious to "sharrows" and that cyclists are allowed to actually ride on the road here. Other No Parking signs should be added to the fire road gates on Spring Grove, Clorinda, and anywhere else needed in town. I see people parked in front of the Spring Grove gate all the time. When there is our next brush fi re, I want to know that SRFD can have instant access to those roads. There are trees down on those fire roads too. Danger/conflict area It's just plain not safe here for cyclists. There's no clear path and "sharrows" are meaningless. Cars speed and pass much too close. Danger/conflict area This area is just plain cruel for pedestrians and cyclists. Danger/conflict area Sometimes there are people camping under the freeway. I haven't had a problem, but I've seen pit bulls off leash. Traffic signalization issue Sometimes I can't even get the pedestrian signal to work. I often just continue down the sidewalk to the next street, or take back streets. Gap in pedestrian network I rode my bike through here "once." I consider myself a skilled cyclist, this is my number one form of transportation, and I will never ride through here again. There are zero markings for bikes. So dangerous! Danger/conflict area San Rafael used to do crosswalk stings when I first moved here, and drivers had learned to watch out for and defer to peds. We stopped having those, and now it is much more dangerous to walk and cross streets. I wish you would bring it back, focusing near the freeway and on 4th street. Also people driving while holding their phones need to be getting expensive tickets. I see drivers texting constantly too. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 132 Comment Type Comment Gap in pedestrian network The "sharrows" here put you right in the zone where parallel parked cars open their doors. This could actually be deadly! Gap in bicycle network You just cannot get from here towards the Montecito Shopping Center safely. You can proceed down Tamalpais to 4th, but doing that is a) not obvious and then b) dangerous in its own right. Danger/conflict area Peds should not be allowed to cross Irwin and 2d on the north side of the street, and also should not be allowed to cross Hetherton at 3d on the south side of the street. People are very vulnerable here, drivers aren't looking and are in a hurry. People will continue to be killed in these crosswalks. Traffic signalization issue Bikes don't trigger the traffic light here. Danger/conflict area Drivers turning East on 2nd don't look for peds, and in trying to speed to the freeway have often hit or almost hit peds in the crosswalk. Very dangerous morning, noon, and night during the week. Gap in pedestrian network I'm surprised that the new handicapped curb cuts along H Street (and elsewhere) are really of an "approved" design. They seem like a serious trip hazard, and because of the extra curbing, I'd be surprised if they are really useful to someone in a wheelchair or someone with sight limitations. Sloping sides would be much more pedestrian-friendly. I hope this isn't the new plan for elsewhere. Gap in pedestrian network Need a crosswalk or light, too many cars and people trying to cross lucas valley rd, to Mt. Lassen from old lucas valley rd Gap in bicycle network Hard to cross under freeway safely, particularly on mission. No clear bike lane, scary with kids Gap in pedestrian network Dangerous and difficult to bike or walk through here. A multi-use path could work, or simply a wide sidewalk like is being built on East Francisco Blvd. Other This road does not exist. It's a good idea though! Gap in bicycle network Need Class 2 here. Gap in pedestrian network SMART has made no provision for access between the southern segment of Merrydale and Civic Center Dr. for either bikes or Pedestrians. There is only a rough muddy space between the fence and the freeway support posts. This problem also makes it difficult or impossible to pass from one segment of Merrydale to the other. The SMART fencing closed the social path between the two segments. We were told that there would be a passage on both sides of the station for access by neighbors. Gap in bicycle network Eastbound Class 2 pinches out here. Need a short path to get off the street here, or widen the street here. Gap in bicycle network This section needs to be Class 2. Else a Class 2 on Freitas in FRONT of Safeway. Else a Southbound Class 2 on Las Gallinas and a Northbound on Class 2 Freitas. Gap in pedestrian network Pedestrian entrance to / from this shopping area is very tricky, the sidewalk ends at the car entrance and drivers do not see pedestrians due to the hedges. There is no other curbed (for strollers/wheelchairs etc) entrance to the shopping area from this road for pedestrians only. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 133 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network Gap in bicycle network I live in Spinnaker Point and would love to bike around town, rather than using my car, but it is very dangerous to get out of my neighborhood--either on Francisco Blvd. E or Bellam Blvd. to Anderson. Bike lanes or other safety measures would be very helpful.. Other The hillside by the electrical transformer, even though it is shored up, seems to have a small crevasse that indicates some unstable ground at the southern edge of the path. Gap in bicycle network There is no safe place to ride a bike on Francisco Blvd E. I ride on the street, but it is very dangerous. Many bicyclists ride on the sidewalk. It's a difficult situation as there is not really enough room for a bike lane.....but it is very dangerous. Gap in bicycle network There is no safe place to ride a bike on Francisco Blvd E. I ride on the street, but it is very dangerous. Many bicyclists ride on the sidewalk. It's a difficult situation as there is not really enough room for a bike lane.....but it is very dangerous. Danger/conflict area Knowing that this bridge is due for replacement, it's still extraordinarily slippery to walk/ride on when it rains. Gap in bicycle network there is a gap for cyclists coming North/south between 2nd and mission. Congestion and traffic is high and there is no preferred or safe route through here. Gap in bicycle network Would be nice to have bike paths on this segment of Union. Seems like there is space. The sidewalk is also narrow on the east side and kids walking to school are always spilling over into the street. Would be nice to have something to buffer the sidewalk pedestrians from vehicle traffic. Gap in bicycle network We need a safe route from east San Rafael to downtown. Also need a Safe way to cross 4th st and miracle mile where 4th st ends. Gap in bicycle network There isn't a safe route going E/W thru or near San Rafael. It's very dangerous trying to negotiate thru town on a bike...so I avoid it...or go south to the bike/walking paths in Corde Madera. Intersection crossing issue Heavy traffic in this area makes it challenging to bike or walk from one side of freeway to other side. Other It's nice that there is a gape through the center divide for bike, my only wish that it was curved rather than straight so that turning through it could be a smooth turn instead of having to adjust twice to make sure I don't hit the island. But is this is very minor - maybe just something to think about in future cut throughs. Danger/conflict area the intersection of 3rd and Heatherton is dangerous for pedestrians and a traffic nightmare. There shouldn't be a crosswalk on the south side of the intersection where cars are turning left to get on the freeway. Pedestrians should cross on the north side where cars are only turning right or going straight from Heatherton or build an overhead crossing. I don't understand why the left lane isn't a left turn only so there are 2 lanes turning on Heatherton to reduce the congestion of onramp traffic Danger/conflict area the intersection of 3rd and Heatherton is dangerous for pedestrians and a traffic nightmare. There shouldn't be a crosswalk on the south side of the intersection where cars are turning left to get on the freeway. Pedestrians should cross on the north side where cars are only turning right or going straight from Heatherton or build an overhead crossing. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 134 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area Very few dog owners have their animals on a leash on the path from Pickleweed Park to the rod and gun club. I've been bitten several times, and others on the path are concerned about being at risk when a dog approaches them. There have also been reports of assaults and robberies on the path near the Target store . Gap in pedestrian network No sidewalk Danger/conflict area Dangerous sidewalk upheaval Gap in pedestrian network No sidewalk Gap in bicycle network Poor crossing for cyclists from Las Gallinas onto MTF Parkway. Unsafe due to cars turning and lack of safe bike lanes. Gap in bicycle network Lack of secure items to lock bicycles to all along 4th Avenue. Makes it very difficult to visit local businesses. Gap in bicycle network No way to safely cross under the freeway from 2nd to 3rd streets heading east . Gap in pedestrian network Sidewalks in very poor shape. Narrow access due to utility poles that does not allow access for baby strollers. Gap in pedestrian network Sidewalks in very poor shape with commercial vehicles regularly blocking pedestrian access. Gap in pedestrian network Parked cars routinely block sidewalk access on both sides of Bret forcing pedestrians into the street. This happens every day. Danger/conflict area When traveling west on 4th and trying to cross 2nd to access West End Ave the signals are not synchronized or easily accessible to bikes. cyclists get stuck in no mans land on the traffic island. This is not a safe spot. Traffic signalization issue When traveling north on Lindaro and turning left onto Andersen the turn signal is only activated by cars. Bicycles turning never get a green light. Gap in pedestrian network Lack of a sidewalk or accessible shoulder requires that you walk on the roadway. Clearing vegetation and creating a walking path would allow pedestrians a safer alternative. Many kids use this road to get to Marinwood Community Center as well as Miller Creek Middle School. This section is also a designated bikeway, but the roadway is too narrow for a separate bike lanes. When pedestrians, bikes and cars all meet up at the same time it is a dangerous situation. Gap in bicycle network This area is very daunting on a bike Other There is a beautiful walking/hiking area in San Rafael Park at the top of Skyview Ter, however, it has become over run with dogs off leash. Yesterday there were close to 20 dogs running off leash. And if you happen to catch a time when it is dog free you better keep your eyes open for what they have left behind. I no longer take my kids up that hill. Other Gap in bicycle network No way for bikes to safely get from Andersen - Cal Park to Canal. In fact all of the bike network in Canal area is terrible. Danger/conflict area Mission and Nye is a very dangerous intersection for peds. Cars just fly through the crosswalk. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 135 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network This gap is the single biggest reason I don't ride my bike to San Rafael any more. The perfectly lovely bike lane over Porto Suello just...ends. and you have to go right across treacherous traintracks and narrow trafficky streets and somehow make your way without getting killed. Not worth it. Gap in pedestrian network No sidewalk on North side of Mission at Elks. And huge chunk of concrete sidewalk disappears into tree roots. Danger/conflict area Dangerous intersection on a bike - and enormous potholes. Also - pedestrians sometimes cross on east side where there is no crosswalk. Gap in pedestrian network No sidewalk - this may be county or RR? Gap in pedestrian network No sidewalk between Thorndale and Nova Albion Gap in pedestrian network The Case of the Disappearing Sidewalk. Danger/conflict area Trails in Barbier Park hazardous and neglected. Mtn bikers speed and seem to think the single track trails are for their exclusive use. Danger/conflict area Sidewalk on North side of Freitas between Las Raposas and Del Ganado is so bad it is actually crumbling into the street. Danger/conflict area Las Colindas - County schools property drains onto sidewalk for about 50 yards between Las Gallinas and softball field. Very slimy and slippery. Danger/conflict area As I walk down 3rd, 2nd, A, B, C, Irwin and Heatherton your countdown signals are inconsistent. It used to be that when they got to "0" the traffic light would turn yellow, then red. Nader saw to it that all lights followed this rule as does all of San Francisco. Now some turn yellow when the countdown goes to "0" and some stay green. SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS INCONSISTENCY.. Danger/conflict area As I walk down 3rd, 2nd, A, B, C, Irwin and Heatherton your countdown signals are inconsistent. It used to be that when they got to "0" the traffic light would turn yellow, then red. Nader saw to it that all lights followed this rule as does all of San Francisco. Now some turn yellow when the countdown goes to "0" and some stay green. SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS INCONSISTENCY.. Danger/conflict area I wish that on 5th Ave, the block between California and J streets were widened to 6 foot sidewalks like the section between California and Sun Valley School. There are so many regular pedestrians trying to use the small sidewalk and I have to pull over to the edge of driveways with other joggers, walkers, and particularly young kids biking. Danger/conflict area I live along this block and am always disappointed at the regular speeding vehicles apparently speeding in excess of 40 mph. I take my son to Sun Valley and am terrified crossing K and California cross streets due to speeders. Danger/conflict area I avoid biking through this intersection. Drivers always make the break down lanes into right turn lanes, making it difficult to safely bike. Can yellow lines be painted here indicating there's only one lane each direction? Danger/conflict area This is a hard place to cross Red Hill Ave as a biker or pedestrian. People drive so fast East bound and it's hard to take my young son biking here. Gap in bicycle network Getting from downtown to the Canal neighborhood with a bike and kids' bike trailer is unsafe. The road is not marked with bike lanes, and the sidewalk is not wide enough. For a neighborhood that houses 25% of the San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 136 Comment Type Comment population of San Rafael and has major traffic/parking problems, offering effective, connected biking routes is essential. Danger/conflict area People barely stop at the stop sign here. They zoom around the corner at high speeds -- it seems like it is people passing through who do not live in the neighborhood. This is dangerous as many young children live around here. Danger/conflict area Lack of a left turn lane from westbound LVR into Canyon Oak Dr creates a hazardous condition. Cars heading west on LVR will often drive at full speed in the bike lane to get around left turning vehicles and make a pass on the right. Danger/conflict area I think there are some homeless people living in the open space. It can be pretty creepy up there. As a result, I have tended to shy away from using it, especially alone. Gap in pedestrian network Would be nice to have sidewalks along Los Ranchitos Road (or a walking path). Danger/conflict area During the morning drop off time the high school area is really difficult to navigate through on bike. There are parent in cars entering from both directions while cars and trying to leave the drop off area. Biking through this is nerve wracking. Too many cars in a very tight space and none are looking out for bikes. Danger/conflict area The biking and walking trail that runs beside 101 sometimes feels dangerous. I've seen a group of three people that looked like they were waiting for somebody to rob, and there are often rough-looking homeless individuals on the trail. I would like to be able to run/bike there before work, but I don't feel that it's safe. Danger/conflict area Going toward downtown San Rafael, coming off the bike path tunnel at Andersen and Bellam Blvd. there is a tendency to ride on the west side of the Andersen sidewalk and eventually try to cross over Andersen to the east side of Andersen rather than wait for the light at Bellam. Intersection crossing issue Difficult to see pedestrians in car; difficult to see cars as pedestrian Intersection crossing issue I ride bikes to Dixie Elementary with my kids on Old Lucas Valey Road Trail. It ends at Mt. Lassen, whereupon we must cross Lucas Valley Road. It's terrifying with cars at rush hour and the 45 mph speed limit. Intersection crossing issue There needs to be safer East West crossing in San Rafael...Transportation Hub, crossing from downtown to the East side...Heatherton, Irwin...Anderson to Bellam Blvd to the Canal. There is too much car congestion in these areas for me to feel safe on my bike while crossing from the West to East side and back again. We would ride from Bret Harte to the Dominican or the Canal if it were safer on bikes. Danger/conflict area Many people park on the east side of D St and cross without a crosswalk to the large apartment building across from our house 524 D and it's very unsafe. Need a crosswalk and flashing sign or "your speed" sign. Danger/conflict area Cars traveling south and turning left onto Taylor St. often don't see pedestrians crossing. Very dangerous. Intersection crossing issue Cars making a right turn on red do not yield to cars crossing 3rd St. to access Montecito Center. They're hard to see until you almost have a collision. This is a good place for a "no turn on red" sign. Intersection crossing issue Pedestrian crossing Los Gamos at Lucas Valley Rd. is very dangerous and needs safety improvements. Los Gamos is very wide at intersection. Drivers very often DO NOT yield to, let alone see pedestrians in crosswalk. Eastbound LV drivers turning Southbound onto Los Gamos don't slow down because of curve road design. Drivers exiting Los Gamos to Eastbound LV and often then southbound Hwy. 101 don't yield. This is bad with YMCA and SHeriff's office traffic; will get worse with Kaiser traffic. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 137 Comment Type Comment Intersection crossing issue It's a blind intersection, and cars tend to race down Grand heading south. the frequently run the stop sign or take the right of way from both cyclists and cars entering from Belle. Cars coming down Grand act as though they have the right of way, even when the don't. Danger/conflict area downtown is dangerous for anyone to ride their bicycles especially children to any of their schools from elementary to high school, any thing that cna be added for safety wou ld be seriously appreciated Gap in pedestrian network Telephone pole interferes with sidewalk Gap in bicycle network A bicycle / pedestrian bridge between across the Canal here would eliminate hazardous walking and cycling. Danger/conflict area I have nearly been run over here multiple times when crossing the road. motorists exiting of the south bound 101 don't obey the giveaway sign to pedestrians. Gap in bicycle network Where do bikes go from here? Danger/conflict area Bike lane just randomly ends here. Considering how many people use Bellam to walk and bike, I think it's the worst pedestrian/bike route in San Rafael. Intersection crossing issue There should be a crosswalk here. There is a school bus stop on the corner of Holly and Las Pavadas and kids/parents frequently cross Las Pavadas around 8 a.m. when there is a lot of traffic on Las Pavadas. It's very dangerous. Also cars often don't stop for the bus when it's loading up the kids in the morning. Gap in pedestrian network A bicycle / pedestrian bridge between across the Canal here would eliminate hazardous walking and cycling. Danger/conflict area People drive VERY quickly down this road. Gap in pedestrian network Dangerous getting strollers, young children, bikes, pedestrian s around corner where stop sign is. Sidewalks unpaved on Grand Ave are unusable by strollers and hard to Ride bikes on for kids going to school. Danger/conflict area It seems that the traffic lanes for the car and bikes is VERY confusing and not intuitive. This is a hazard area and needs to be re-looked at the most recent changes where the drivers going straight through the intersection must merge right and go through the bicycle lane. The lane should not intersect for cars going straight and the car lane on the left should have cars going straight and turnig right. The bike lane should ONLY be crossed by those turning right for the Marinwood Market/gas. Gap in pedestrian network no sidewalk between Bust Stop and Shamrock Shopping Center, bad sidewalks in Bret Harte neighborhood along Irwin Gap in bicycle network This is practically a deathtrap for cyclists. The bike lane is eliminated at a key space, meaning that for the turn, bikes and cars must share the road. The road bottlenecks, so there is no where for the cycli st or cars to move. Gap in pedestrian network The sidewalks are terrible throughout Bret Harte but particularly on the West side of Irwin. It is completely unusable for wheelchair users or people pushing strollers Gap in pedestrian network The sidewalk runs out here forcing you to walk on the old train tracks. Danger/conflict area Cars parked on sidewalk force pedestrians to walk in the street. Cars regularly speed on Bret Ave, using it as a shortcut Intersection crossing issue This intersection/freeway off ramp needs a roundabout. Drivers get off the highway and do not slow down enough. I've seen cyclist get hit bay cars here. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 138 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network You can get here fairly safely from Spinnake/Baypoitn along the water, expcept for a short section of traffic before the bridge (which is pretty hazardous) but can't get past St. Quentin to continue to Larkspur. Dead End. Other the sidewalks along Freitas Parkway are very hazardous because of buckling from tree roots and tar patching over many years. Especially area 3 on your map. Gap in bicycle network From Baypoint Lagoons / Spinnaker to connect with the tunnel to Larkspur it is a hazardous ride with Bellam traffic. Other the sidewalks along Freitas Parkway are very hazardous because of buckling from tree roots and tar patching over many years. Especially area 3 on your map. Gap in bicycle network From Baypoint Lagoons / Spinnaker to connect with the tunnel to Larkspur it is a hazardous ride with Bellam traffic. Danger/conflict area This intersection is insufficiently wide. Bicyclists making left turns from NB Las Gallinas onto WB Freitas are exposed to oncoming traffic while waiting to turn left. Danger/conflict area The bicycle lane dwindles to nothing here on eastbound Freitas parkway, putting bicyclists at risk with the high speed traffic and vehicles making right turns Intersection crossing issue Very dangerous crossing for bicycles southbound on Los Ranchitos crossing to the southbound bike path. On the top of a hill at a curve where cars just don't stop. Gap in bicycle network China Camp is a popular riding area.. Crossing under the freeway from east to west is very difficult because the bike lane ends and there isn't any easy way to proceed through the area. Gap in bicycle network A bike lane alone 5th avenue to Sun Valley would be a helpful safety feature for student riding their bikes to school. The traffic is too fast and there are too many cars parked along 5th to ensure the safety of young students riding. Other This new short section of separated bike lane is EXCELLENT. Wonderful that you are doing this (its just that its only a couple of hundred yards. We need this approach all over) Gap in bicycle network This section in front of Montecito (and beyond) is very dangerous for bicycles. Despite "Share the Road" markings, drivers are entering and exiting parking, and do not understand what "Share the Road" means. Dutra trucks make this corridor treacherous. Danger/conflict area Poorly designed intersection. Traffic signalization issue Eliminate the left turn lane and make it a through and left turn lane. Danger/conflict area Poorly designed intersection. Other Potholes and rough sections here are VERY dangerous for cyclists because its downhill Other Recent roadwork here has created very bumpy sections Other 2 Potholes (more like holes over some kind of access point) here are very bad, particularly dangerous in the dark Other Potholes here are very bad, particularly dangerous in the dark when commuting. Other Patches to road surface in bicycle edge are raised. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 139 Comment Type Comment Gap in pedestrian network We need sidewalks, or an MUP to connect Los Ranchitos Road to the Hwy 101 frontage MUP and sidewalks on Lincoln Ave, to connect north SR with central SR.; Also need sidewalks or the SMART MUP on portion of Los Ranchitos where no sidewalks exist. (between bus stop near N. San Pedro and Walter Place. Danger/conflict area Completely dark at night on the sidewalk here, right over the Canal crossing, there is no street light. Danger/conflict area Cars often go much too quickly around this corner, from B onto Woodland, and have caused a number of accidents, crashing through fences. Other Water pools and can be difficult to traverse in rainy season at this end of the path. Other Water pools around here to make it impassable on foot. Danger/conflict area path needs better lighting. Gap in bicycle network Unsafe to get by bike from Post Office to Kerner Wellness Center under 580. Need bikeway on Bellam on same side as both so I don't have to recross Bellam unsafely twice to use nice new sidewalk under 580. Unsafe to get to Home Depot and Shoreline neighborhoods too. Intersection crossing issue Crossing Pt San Pedro at Marina is dangerous because of curve and speed. Gap in bicycle network Difficult to get between bike path where it ends on Anderson through downtown to any other destination such as my neighborhood in montecito. Dangerous to ride or walk anywhere around the transit center. Gap in pedestrian network East francisco has a narrow damaged sidewalk and no bike lanes despite being one of the most heavily used conduits for pedestrians and bicyclists Gap in pedestrian network The stretch of Jewel Street between Union and Highland has no sidewalk. There is barely enough space for two cars to use the road at the same time. Many families walk this stretch enroute to Coleman Elementary. Very dangerous. There isn't even a space to get out of the way of the cars. Danger/conflict area There's a home there that REALLY needs to cut their bushes. I always scratch my arm as I run past, and there's no WAY a stroller or wheelchair could squeeze by on the sidewalk with those overgrown bushes in the way. That same house always puts their trashcans smack in the middle of the walkway as well. Not ADA compliant! Danger/conflict area Poor road surface conditions are dangerous to cyclists. Danger/conflict area Poor road surface conditions are dangerous to cyclists. Danger/conflict area Poor road surface conditions are dangerous to cyclists. Danger/conflict area Poor road surface conditions are dangerous to cyclists. Danger/conflict area Strange intersection means that cyclists turning left onto Belvedere must essentially stop in the leftmost lane, and hope to be spotted by vehicles intended to continue to the left-turn onto Kerner. Intersection crossing issue Pretty much every car coming off First Sreet at E runs the stop sign. I've lived here for 21 years and nothing has changed. Danger/conflict area The exit ramp for NB 101 creates a new lane to the right of a cyclist traveling west on San Pedro. Cars seeking to change lanes to continue straight or turn left must avoid cyclists, and cyclists seeking to change lanes to turn right must avoid cars. Challenging. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 140 Comment Type Comment Danger/conflict area The introduction of the on-ramp creates a dangerous situation from cyclists who need to transition from the rightmost lane to riding the line along the left side of the on-ramp. Vehicles are trying to merge onto the on- ramp, while other are trying to continue through the intersection. There is no safe place for cyclists. Danger/conflict area In multiple sections along Pt San Pedro road, the bicycle lane is mixed use with parked cars. As the cyclist travels down the road, they must constantly leave and enter the flow of traffic to avoid the parked cars. This is challenging for both cyclists and drivers. Danger/conflict area Poor road conditions at intersection are a challenge for turning bicycles. Danger/conflict area Poor visibility for westbound cars rounding the corner, while bicycles may be occupying the lane. Intersection crossing issue It is extremely common that cars do not fully stop or check for pedestrians/bikes at this intersection. Other trails and roads are in horrible condition. Trails are actively (and illegally?) being built though the park. Danger/conflict area Narrow lanes & poor road surface conditions Other LOVE the changes and improvements along LVR!! Gap in pedestrian network no side walk on the north side of the street. Danger/conflict area Tough place to cross with 4 streets and freeway onramp, whether walking or biking. Danger/conflict area Cars drive to fast down this hill and the road turns, and it creates a danger for my children biking on the street. A speed bump should be installed Gap in pedestrian network Need ped route from Terra Linda/Northgate to SMART station. Danger/conflict area the asphalt on the sidewalk is generally in very poor condition along the north side of Freitas with many trees and old fences blocking the path. Danger/conflict area the asphalt on the sidewalk is generally in very poor condition along NSP with many trees and old fences blocking the path. Danger/conflict area the asphalt on the sidewalk is generally in very poor condition along NSP with many trees and old fences blocking the path. Danger/conflict area For people who want to walk/bike down E. Francisco to Bellam and nearby streets, there is no safe/easy way. Francisco needs to be widened for pedestrians/bikes. Or the bridge from the canal that has been proposed for years needs to actually be funded and built. Other to many people ride bikes and skateboards on fourth street. Parents let their kids ride scooters and bikes on the sidewalk with no regard for pedestrians Traffic signalization issue the left turn arrow is badly positioned. It points towards the street rather than the drivers who use it Danger/conflict area Riding between bike path on Mission and headed south through downtown SR is dangerous. No bike paths on Lincoln in that stretch and many double=parkers, untimed lights, etc. Gap in pedestrian network There are no lighted/flashing/safe crosswalks on 5th Ave between Eye St and the end of 5th Ave. Kids walk to Sun Valley School along this route. Stop signs would cause traffic, so flashing pedestrian crossing signs are needed. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 141 Comment Type Comment Intersection crossing issue The train has caused this to a dangerous intersection for walkers. People speed up and run red lights a lot. The back up the train causes has altered my daily schedule and the times of day I will drive or walk to downtown. Gap in bicycle network E. Francisco Blvd. connects the canal and spinnaker point areas with downtown. it feels unsafe riding along the road between Harbor Street and 2nd. I do see people riding on the sidewalk, but know that is technically illegal. I know there are space constrictions, please consider what can be done. There does seem to be a fair amount of bike traffic along this route. Thank you. Danger/conflict area The mix of parked cars, turning cars, and tight lanes make this area between Montecito past SRHS precarious. A bike lane or better markings would help create a safer place for bike riders. Gap in bicycle network There should be a bike lane for those who want to go south on Villa from upper Lincoln/Los Ranchitos area. Intersection crossing issue Awful design, busy intersection. Needs to be addressed Intersection crossing issue Please Improving this crossing for cycling and walking and please improve bike connection from Scotty's to Northgate malls. Gap in pedestrian network A crosswalk or signal to safely cross the highway would help my pedestrian commute to Lucas Valley immensely. Every time I cross this road I feel like I'm taking my life into my hands! Intersection crossing issue Crossing Mission from north to south at this crosswalk requires that you enter it behind a couple of large trees. Drivers can only see a pedestrian for about 2 steps before they enter the street -- not enough time to stop safely if traveling at the speed limit. Gap in pedestrian network *Poorly lit major non-freeway route from downtown SR to Terra Linda. Lighting and sidewalk needed on Los Ranchitos Rd *Infrequent/rare use of multi-million $ bike path along 101 highway. Intuitively, there would be fewer people using a bike path across Richmond-SR bridge. Spend tax payer $ wisely and stop increasing taxes. Intersection crossing issue The crosswalk on Mission here is very dangerous in the evening hours as drivers headed west-bound are facing the sun. They simply cannot see a pedestrian. I've seen a number of close calls. Some additional warning mechanism is needed. Danger/conflict area Underpass at Linden Lane is not bike/pedestrian friendly nor does it feel safe. It is dark even during the daytime and difficult to see obstructions or other people on the path. It is also not wide enough for both pedestrians and cyclists. Danger/conflict area The bike path from the ferry leads you here, but it's an awkward intersection for bikes... no clear way to cross without jumping into the left lane Intersection crossing issue The "no right turn" light for the first 10 seconds or so of a green light @ Mission and Hetherton is not easily seen by motorists. However it is possible that they see and ignor. I am routinely dodging cars as I attempt to cr oss this intersection. The volume of cars who do not stop for the temporary no right turn is huge - I watched one day and 13 out of 14 cars failed to stop. Gap in pedestrian network Poorly lit major non-freeway route from downtown SR to Terra Linda. Lighting and sidewalk needed on Los Ranchitos Rd San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix C | 142 Comment Type Comment Gap in bicycle network The stretch of East Francisco between 2nd St and Bellam is very dangerous to bike and makes it nearly impossible to bike into downtown or the east towards Peacock Gap without having to go to Anderson. Even adding painted bike pants and repaving would make a big difference. Gap in bicycle network There really needs to be an East-west bike path delineated somewhere under US 101. The traffic in here is very congested with a lot of turning freeway onramp and offramp traffic. How would we expect kids to bike to SR High School? Danger/conflict area This intersection is terrifying on bike, especially having to navigate the narrow sidewalk islands in the center. A novice cyclist or someone with a kid would never feel comfortable biking through here. Intersection crossing issue The end of the Mahon Creek trail ends abruptly at a sidewalk in the middle of a block, and it is not possible to easily transition from the path to westbound Andersen on bike. There is no way to go between east bound Andersen and the path on bike. The Mahon Creek MUP should be extended along the sidewalk to the intersection of Andersen/Lindaro and biking between Andersen and Mahon Creek Path made easier. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix D | 143 Appendix D: Existing Facilities This appendix contains a list of bikeways by classification as of publication of this plan. The classifications of bikeways are: ▪ Class I – Multi-use paths: Off-street facilities dedicated exclusively to use by bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized travel such as roller skating and skateboarding ▪ Class II – Bicycle lanes: Dedicated on-street facilities delineated by a simple stripe or with a striped buffer between motor vehicles and the bicycle lane ▪ Class III – Bicycle route: Travel lanes shared between people bicycling and driving that are usually low speed and have little traffic. Can become a bicycle boulevard (Class III+) if paired with traffic calming infrastructure such as curb extensions, chicanes, and speed humps. ▪ Class IV – Separated bikeways: A new class of bikeway that are typically on-street and physically-separated from motor vehicle traffic by a vertical barrier such as a curb, on-street motor vehicle parking, bollards, planters, or stormwater infrastructure. They can provide one- way or two-way travel for bicyclists. In addition, a visual inventory of sidewalks and mid-block crossings is illustrated within the “Existing Walkways” section. Because no existing geolocated sidewalk data was available and because the City of San Rafael is not responsible for all sidewalk maintenance, this visual survey is not intended to be comprehensive. It is only intended to provide a general understanding of existing sidewalk locations and potential gaps in the network. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix D | 144 ID Corridor Start End Class Status Miles 1 San Francisco Bay Trail Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park EAH Housing parking lot I Existing 0.18 2 San Francisco Bay Trail Piombo Place Access road behind CVS Pharmacy/Target I Existing 0.74 3 San Francisco Bay Trail Pelican Way San Rafael Bay I Existing 0.12 4 San Francisco Bay Trail Shoreline Parkway Access road behind CVS Pharmacy/Target I Existing 0.28 5 San Francisco Bay Trail Baypoint Village Drive Spinmaker Point Drive I Existing 0.94 6 San Francisco Bay Trail Pickleweed Children's Center End of playing field I Existing 0.08 7 San Francisco Bay Trail Pickleweed playground End of playing field I Existing 0.09 8 Mahon Creek Pathway Andersen Drive Francisco Boulevard (west) I Existing 0.24 9 Puerto Suello Hill Path 4th Street Merrydale Hill Pathway/Lincoln Avenue I Existing 1.36 10 Merrydale Hill Pathway Lincoln Avenue/ Puerto Suello Hill Pathway Merrydale Road I Existing 0.14 11 McInnis Parkway Sidepath Civic Center Drive Waterside Circle/ Autodesk parking lot I Existing 1.30 12 Gallinas Creek Pathway Redwood Highway access road Gallinas Creek crossing (east of Sailmaker Court) I Existing 0.58 13 North San Rafael Promenade Northgate Drive Northgate Mall parking lot I Existing 0.51 14 Old Lucas Valley Road Pathway Lucas Valley Road Canyon Oak Drive I Existing 0.62 15 Cal-Park Hill Pathway City Limit/Cal-Park Hill Tunnel Andersen Drive I Existing 0.62 16 San Rafael Community Center access pathway Albert Park Lane Andersen Drive I Existing 0.12 17 Glenwood Elementary School Main Drive W. Castlewood Drive I Existing 0.11 18 Bahia Vista Pathway Bellam Boulevard Spinnaker Point Drive I Existing 0.38 19 SMART Path North San Pedro Road Civic Center SMART Station I Existing 0.86 TOTAL 9.27 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix D | 145 ID Corridor Start End Class Status Miles 20 Kerner Boulevard/ Piombo Place Grange Avenue/ San Francisco Bay Trail Shoreline Parkway II Existing 0.49 21 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Andersen Drive Francisco Boulevard (east) II Existing 0.26 22 Andersen Drive Sir Francis Drake Boulevard San Rafael Community Center access pathway II Existing 2.60 23 Baypoint Village Drive Windward Way Baypoint Drive II Existing 0.18 24 Kerner Boulevard Bellam Bouelvard 77' north of Bellam Boulevard II Existing 0.01 25 Point San Pedro Road Marina Boulevard (west) Montecito Road/ Marina Boulevard (east) II Existing 0.24 26 Point San Pedro Road Montecito Road/ Marina Boulevard (east) 920' west of Summitt Avenue II Existing 0.15 27 Point San Pedro Road Montecito Road/ Marina Boulevard (east) Summit Avenue II Existing 0.32 28 Point San Pedro Road Sea Way Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way II Existing 0.14 29 Point San Pedro Road Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way Lochinvar Road/ Loch Lomond Drive II Existing 0.55 30 Point San Pedro Road Main Drive/ City Limit San Marina Drive/ San Marino Court II Existing 1.48 31 Lincoln Avenue Hammondale Court/ US-101 access ramp Los Ranchitos Road/ Red Rock Way II Existing 0.25 32 Los Ranchitos Road Golden Hinde Boulevard Lincoln Road/ Red Rock Way II Existing 1.00 33 Northgate Drive Las Gallinas Avenue/ Los Ranchitos Road 320' south of Las Gallinas Avenue II Existing 0.53 34 Merrydale Road Las Gallinas Avenue Civic Center Drive II Existing 0.17 35 Civic Center Drive Manuel T. Fretias Parkway/ Redwood Highway access road 330' north of McInnis Parkway II Existing 0.19 36 Redwood Highway access road Professional Center Parkway Marin Center Drive II Existing 0.08 37 Las Gallinas Avenue Nova Albion Way Miller Creek Road II Existing 1.80 38 Lucas Valley Road City Limit/ Mt. Muir Court Los Gamos Drive II Existing 2.12 39 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Montecillo Road Las Gallinas Avenue II Existing 1.01 TOTAL 13.05 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix D | 146 ID Corridor Start End Class Status Miles 40 Canyon Oak Drive Old Lucas Valley Road Lucas Valley Road III Existing 0.36 41 Los Gamos Drive Lucas Valley Road Manuel T. Freitas Parkway III Existing 1.08 42 Lucas Valley Road/ Smith Ranch Road Los Gamos Drive Redwood Highway access road III Existing 0.41 43 Redwood Highway access road Smith Ranch Road Professional Center Parkway III Existing 0.93 44 Del Ganado Road Del Granado Fire Road Manuel T. Freitas Parkway III Existing 1.00 45 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Mission Pass Path/ City Limit Del Ganado Road III Existing 0.69 46 Las Gallinas Avenue Nova Albion Way Northgate Drive III Existing 0.22 47 Nova Albion Way Las Gallinas Avenue Northgate Drive III Existing 1.12 48 Golden Hinde Boulevard Nova Albion Way Los Ranchitos Road III Existing 0.49 49 Redwood Highway access road Marin Center Drive Manuel T. Freitas Parkway/ Civic Center Drive III Existing 0.16 50 Civic Center Drive McInnis Parkway N. San Pedro Road III Existing 0.62 51 Villa Avenue/ Grand Avenue Lillian Lane Linden Lane III Existing 0.48 52 Lincoln Avenue Hammondale Court/ US-101 access ramp Linden Lane III Existing 0.55 53 Grand Avenue Belle Avenue 4th Street III Existing 0.78 54 Grand Avenue 3rd Street 2nd Street III Existing 0.04 55 3rd Street/ Point San Pedro Road Union Street Marina Boulevard (west) III Existing 0.61 56 Point San Pedro Road Marina Boulevard (west) Aqua Vista Drive III Existing 0.10 57 Point San Pedro Road 920' west of Summit Avenue Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way III Existing 0.46 58 Point San Pedro Road Summit Avenue Sea Way III Existing 0.13 59 Point San Pedro Road Lochinvar Road/ Loch Lomond Drive 100' west of Bayview Drive/ City Limit III Existing 0.19 60 Knight Drive Point San Pedro Road Castlewood Drive III Existing 0.33 61 W. Castlewood Drive Glenwood Elementary School path Knight Drive III Existing 0.12 62 Point San Pedro Road San Marino Drive City Limit/ 500' east of Biscayne Drive III Existing 0.27 63 Canal Street Harbor Street Sorrento Way III Existing 0.76 64 Medway Road Francisco Boulevard East Canal Street III Existing 0.19 65 Bellam Boulevard Francisco Boulevard East Kerner Boulevard III Existing 0.17 66 Bellam Boulevard Kerner Boulevard Playa Del Rey/ Windward Way III Existing 0.18 67 I-580 access ramp Sir Francis Drake Boulevard I-580 III Existing 0.26 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix D | 147 ID Corridor Start End Class Status Miles 68 Woodland Avenue City Limit/ 500' west of Auburn Street Lindaro Street III Existing 0.91 69 Bayview Street Marin Street Woodland Avenue III Existing 0.28 70 Marin Street Bayview Street Clayton Street III Existing 0.16 71 D Street Antonette Avenue 2nd Street III Existing 0.54 72 D Street 2nd Street 4th Street III Existing 0.12 73 1st Street 2nd Street B Street III Existing 0.41 74 4th Street 2nd Street Tamalpais Avenue III Existing 1.01 75 4th Street Irwin Street Union Street III Existing 0.25 76 Francisco Boulevard West 2nd Street Irwin Street III Existing 0.18 77 Irwin Street Francisco Boulevard West Baywood Terrace III Existing 0.81 78 Racquet Club Drive Longwood Drive Fifth Avenue III Existing 0.15 79 5th Avenue Racquet Club Drive H Street III Existing 0.83 80 Greenfield Avenue Ross Valley Drive 4th Street III Existing 0.35 81 West End Avenue Greenfield Avenue 4th Street/ Marquard Avenue III Existing 0.17 82 Las Gallinas Avenue Corillo Drive Merrydale Road III Existing 0.18 TOTAL 18.05 ID Corridor Start End Class Status Miles 83 Grand Avenue Linden Lane Belle Avenue IV Existing 0.18 84 Civic Center Drive McInnis Parkway Peter Behr Drive IV Existing 0.19 TOTAL 0.37 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 148 Appendix E: Available Count Data This appendix contains bicycle and pedestrian count data collected through the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Project. Among the 22 locations at which data was collected, the following locations are within the City of San Rafael’s jurisdiction: ▪ Fourth Street at B Street ▪ Medway Road at Belvedere Street ▪ Los Ranchitos Road at Puerto Suello Summit ▪ Bellam Boulevard at Andersen Drive (east side and west side) Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 149 Weekday Peak-Hour Bicycle Counts and Percent Change, 1999-2013 (Marin County NTPP Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts, 2013 Update) ID Streets Bicycle Counts (Percent Change Between Previous Counts and 2013/2014)*** 1999 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014** 3 Fourth St. at B St., San Rafael * (N/A) 31 (0%) 19 (63.2%) 35 (-11.4%) 43 (-27.9%) 33 (-6.1%) 21 (47.6%) 31 (N/A) * 14 Medway Rd. at Belvedere St., San Rafael * (N/A) 44 (-18.2%) 80 (-55%) 51 (-29.4%) 49 (-26.5%) 41 (-12.2%) 40 (-10%) 36 (N/A) * 17 Ranchitos Rd. at Puerto Suello Summit, San Rafael 16 (43.8%) 22 (4.5%) 11 (109.1%) 15 (53.3%) 65 (-64.6%) 101 (-77.2%) 29 (-20.7%) 17 (35.3%) 23 20 Cal Park Tunnel Path, San Rafael * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) 60 (-66.7%) 33 (-39.4%) 40 (-50%) 20 22 Bellam Blvd. at Andersen Dr. (West Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 37 (-54.1%) 39 (-56.4%) 35 (-51.4%) 30 (-43.3%) 60 (-71.7%) 66 (-74.2%) 24 (-29.2%) 17 22x Bellam Blvd. at Andersen Dr. (East Side), San Rafael 16 (N/A) 21 (N/A) * (N/A) 25 (N/A) 26 (N/A) 29 (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * Average Count per Location (Average Percent Change) 31 (432.3%) * (N/A) 64 (-29.7%) 54 (-16.7%) 84 (-46.4%) 40 (12.5%) 76 (-40.8%) 53 (-15.1%) 67 *Data unavailable **Source: 2014 Transportation System Monitoring Report, Transportation Authority of Marin, https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2014-TAM-Monitoring-Report_FINAL.pdf ***Percent change between count year and 2014. If 2014 count data is not available, then the percent change between count year and 2013. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 150 Weekend Peak-Hour Bicycle Counts and Percent Change, 1999-2013 (Marin County NTPP Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts, 2013 Update) ID Streets Bicycle Counts (Percent Change Between Previous Counts and 2013/2014)*** 1999 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014** 3 Fourth St. at B St., San Rafael 32 (-21.9%) 27 (-7.4%) 46 (-45.7%) 23 (8.7%) 20 (25%) 41 (-39%) 40 (-37.5%) 25 (N/A) * 14 Medway Rd. at Belvedere St., San Rafael * (N/A) 32 (-12.5%) 57 (-50.9%) 92 (-69.6%) 87 (-67.8%) 82 (-65.9%) 7 (300%) 28 (N/A) * 17 Ranchitos Rd. at Puerto Suello Summit, San Rafael * (N/A) 67 (-29.9%) 4 (1,075%) 11 (327.3%) 11 (327.3%) 38 (23.7%) 59 (-20.3%) 17 (176.5%) 47 20 Cal Park Tunnel Path, San Rafael * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) 68 (-57.4%) 47 (-38.3%) 57 (-49.1%) 29 22 Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (West Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 23 (-52.2%) 23 (-52.2%) 14 (-21.4%) 95 (-88.4%) 79 (-86.1%) 30 (-63.3%) 10 (10%) 11 22x Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (East Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 8 (N/A) * (N/A) 16 (N/A) 22 (N/A) 49 (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * Average Count per Location (Average Percent Change) 71 (102.8%) 66 (118.2%) 104 (38.5%) 105 (37.1%) 122 (18%) 126 (14.3%) 112 (28.6%) 105 (37.1%) 144 *Data Unavailable **Source: 2014 Transportation System Monitoring Report, Transportation Authority of Marin, <https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp -content/uploads/2017/03/2014- TAM-Monitoring-Report_FINAL.pdf> ***Percent change between count year and 2014. If 2014 count data is not available, then the percent change between count year and 2013. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 151 Weekday Peak-Hour Pedestrian Counts and Percent Change, 1999-2013 (Marin County NTPP Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts, 2013 Update) ID Streets Bicycle Counts (Percent Change Between Previous Counts and 2013/2014)*** 1999 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014** 3 Fourth St. at B St., San Rafael * (N/A) 669 (-54.9%) 147 (105.4%) 390 (-22.6%) 258 (17.1%) 317 (-4.7%) 312 (-3.2%) 302 (N/A) * 14 Medway Rd. at Belvedere St., San Rafael * (N/A) 244 (-6.6%) 319 (-28.5%) 324 (-29.6%) 377 (-39.5%) 322 (-29.2%) 214 (6.5%) 228 (0%) * 17 Ranchitos Rd. at Puerto Suello Summit, San Rafael 2 (350%) 14 (-35.7%) 1 (800%) 4 (125%) 11 (-18.2%) 78 (-88.5%) 8 (12.5%) 6 (50%) 9 20 Cal Park Tunnel Path, San Rafael * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) 0 (N/A) 10 (-90%) 10 (-90%) 1 22 Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (West Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 11 (0%) 19 (-42.1%) 31 (-64.5%) 26 (-57.7%) 43 (-74.4%) 54 (-79.6%) 11 (N/A) 11 22x Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (East Side), San Rafael 42 (N/A) 39 (N/A) * (N/A) 9 (N/A) 14 (N/A) 30 (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * Average Count per Location (Average Percent Change) 71 (-9.9%) 109 (-41.3%) 107 (-40.2%) 116 (-44.8%) 121 (-47.1%) 144 (-55.6%) 141 (-54.6%) 114 (-43.9%) 64 *Data unavailable **Source: 2014 Transportation System Monitoring Report, Transportation Authority of Marin, <https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp -content/uploads/2017/03/2014- TAM-Monitoring-Report_FINAL.pdf> ***Percent change between count year and 2014. If 2014 count data is not available, then the percent change between count year and 2013. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 152 Weekend Peak-Hour Pedestrian Counts and Percent Change, 1999-2013 (Marin County NTPP Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts, 2013 Update) ID Streets Bicycle Counts (Percent Change Between Previous Counts and 2013/2014)*** 1999 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014** 3 Fourth St. at B St., San Rafael 510 (-40.6%) 770 (-60.6%) 762 (-60.2%) 385 (-21.3%) 448 (-32.4%) 501 (-39.5%) 44 (588.6%) 303 (N/A) * 14 Medway Rd. at Belvedere St., San Rafael * (N/A) 198 (-1.5%) 279 (-30.1%) 258 (-24.4%) 247 (-21.1%) 256 (-23.8%) 257 (-24.1%) 195 (0%) * 17 Ranchitos Rd. at Puerto Suello Summit, San Rafael * (N/A) 20 (-70%) 1 (500%) 4 (50%) 5 (20%) 11 (-45.5%) 0 (N/A) 13 (-53.8%) 6 20 Cal Park Tunnel Path, San Rafael * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) 17 (-88.2%) 3 (-33.3%) 5 (-60%) 2 22 Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (West Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 21 (-47.6%) 24 (-54.2%) 10 (10%) 71 (-84.5%) 37 (-70.3%) 30 (-63.3%) 5 (120%) 11 22x Bellam Blvd. at Anderson Dr. (East Side), San Rafael * (N/A) 20 (N/A) * (N/A) 34 (N/A) 31 (N/A) 31 (N/A) * (N/A) * (N/A) * Average Count per Location (Average Percent Change) 277 (-85.2%) 277 (-40.4%) 136 (21.3%) 190 (-13.2%) 177 (-6.8%) 182 (-9.3%) 188 (-12.2%) 144 (14.6%) 147 *Data unavailable **Source: 2014 Transportation System Monitoring Report, Transportation Authority of Marin, <https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp -content/uploads/2017/03/2014- TAM-Monitoring-Report_FINAL.pdf> ***Percent change between count year and 2014. If 2014 count data is not available, then the percent change between count year and 2013. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 153 Downtown Pedestrian Counts (Source: Task 2B PASS 2017/18 City of San Rafael, Existing Conditions Report) ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 1 Mission Avenue Lincoln Avenue AM 7 17 21 16 61 MID 13 15 36 37 101 PM 5 19 25 26 75 SAT MID 10 13 44 64 131 SAT PM 7 15 28 36 86 2 Mission Avenue Tamalpais Avenue AM 11 15 1 11 38 MID 13 8 0 17 38 PM 21 10 1 24 56 SAT MID 11 4 0 11 26 SAT PM 11 9 2 8 30 3 Mission Avenue Hetherton Street AM 9 11 1 22 43 MID 5 12 0 9 26 PM 6 4 1 18 29 SAT MID 2 7 1 21 31 SAT PM 6 11 0 14 31 4 Mission Avenue Irwin Street AM 0 18 13 0 31 MID 1 10 5 1 17 PM 0 7 8 3 18 SAT MID 0 14 7 0 21 SAT PM 0 15 6 6 27 5 5th Avenue E Street AM 7 6 4 4 21 MID 30 38 31 11 110 PM 25 19 30 16 90 SAT MID 21 25 30 20 96 SAT PM 14 12 15 6 47 6 5th Avenue C Street AM 9 20 2 12 43 MID 34 52 17 9 112 PM 16 34 12 19 81 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 154 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT MID 19 36 21 22 98 SAT PM 11 20 15 14 60 7 5th Avenue B Street AM 5 10 8 17 40 MID 33 55 31 28 147 PM 24 22 21 10 77 SAT MID 35 32 20 25 112 SAT PM 14 33 37 29 113 8 5th Avenue A Street AM 8 9 9 6 32 MID 33 59 14 32 138 PM 33 20 24 21 98 SAT MID 48 43 75 147 313 SAT PM 14 10 26 44 94 9 5th Avenue Court Street AM 32 11 14 6 63 MID 28 77 40 48 193 PM 22 19 24 19 84 SAT MID 45 38 32 72 187 SAT PM 31 20 29 23 103 10 5th Avenue Lincoln Avenue AM 8 17 18 32 75 MID 14 25 43 24 106 PM 11 21 24 32 88 SAT MID 8 40 53 66 167 SAT PM 11 17 31 45 104 11 5th Avenue Tamalpais Avenue AM 10 9 2 20 41 MID 13 18 5 28 64 PM 7 9 6 23 45 SAT MID 12 24 1 11 48 SAT PM 3 30 2 21 56 12 5th Avenue Hetherton Street AM 22 11 5 26 64 MID 15 12 0 11 38 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 155 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l PM 8 16 2 20 46 SAT MID 19 10 3 17 49 SAT PM 7 14 3 11 35 13 5th Avenue Irwin Street AM 6 5 6 4 21 MID 3 15 6 8 32 PM 11 10 11 10 42 SAT MID 5 8 5 0 18 SAT PM 1 7 5 2 15 14 4th Street 2nd Street AM 2 8 13 14 37 MID 6 6 9 5 26 PM 2 7 16 17 42 SAT MID 4 6 27 29 66 SAT PM 3 9 11 10 33 15 4th Street H Street AM 14 6 8 5 33 MID 15 20 10 20 65 PM 11 17 11 13 52 SAT MID 19 27 17 16 79 SAT PM 8 15 5 4 32 16 4th Street E Street AM 22 21 10 11 64 MID 54 63 33 24 174 PM 48 63 34 12 157 SAT MID 293 357 229 67 946 SAT PM 39 35 9 14 97 17 4th Street D Street AM 31 11 4 3 49 MID 84 86 44 29 243 PM 61 93 29 19 202 SAT MID 179 175 128 51 533 SAT PM 60 84 27 18 189 18 4th Street C Street AM 39 26 11 9 85 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 156 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l MID 119 134 76 35 364 PM 87 127 38 39 291 SAT MID 170 143 62 44 419 SAT PM 132 127 46 67 372 19 4th Street B Street AM 60 64 58 33 215 MID 171 227 138 57 593 PM 149 185 84 79 497 SAT MID 478 474 219 119 1290 SAT PM 191 179 141 58 569 20 4th Street A Street AM 18 94 60 12 184 MID 144 198 113 63 518 PM 109 157 85 68 419 SAT MID 394 541 136 118 1189 SAT PM 106 202 173 43 524 21 4th Street Court Street AM 30 31 29 23 113 MID 52 166 83 52 353 PM 57 152 50 48 307 SAT MID 171 393 147 121 832 SAT PM 62 144 38 39 283 22 4th Street Lootens Place AM 20 31 7 16 74 MID 148 227 44 80 499 PM 101 154 35 24 314 SAT MID 151 202 31 44 428 SAT PM 151 133 27 46 357 23 4th Street Cijos Street AM 0 32 6 8 46 MID 0 225 56 45 326 PM 0 178 45 37 260 SAT MID 0 567 91 97 755 SAT PM 0 124 27 35 186 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 157 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 24 4th Street Lincoln Avenue AM 44 43 31 65 183 MID 93 125 84 168 470 PM 97 100 67 114 378 SAT MID 182 285 79 488 1034 SAT PM 52 91 40 117 300 25 4th Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 24 31 44 1 100 MID 43 83 41 14 181 PM 45 82 40 12 179 SAT MID 98 118 57 14 287 SAT PM 31 69 37 12 149 26 4th Street Hetherton Street AM 25 22 17 32 96 MID 16 53 8 11 88 PM 47 79 15 30 171 SAT MID 43 75 6 25 149 SAT PM 24 47 6 16 93 27 4th Street Irwin Street AM 10 11 10 0 31 MID 19 56 26 12 113 PM 25 43 11 11 90 SAT MID 43 66 20 17 146 SAT PM 22 26 6 6 60 28 4th Street Grand Avenue AM 23 14 19 17 73 MID 18 41 16 11 86 PM 20 48 19 30 117 SAT MID 34 44 27 23 128 SAT PM 12 24 9 9 54 29 3rd Street Shaver Street AM 3 1 2 12 18 MID 4 3 9 1 17 PM 2 3 3 4 12 SAT MID 9 1 14 6 30 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 158 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT PM 0 0 1 13 14 30 3rd Street E Street AM 7 4 5 3 19 MID 5 4 11 3 23 PM 8 4 7 2 21 SAT MID 9 5 10 10 34 SAT PM 0 4 7 3 14 31 3rd Street D Street AM 4 12 11 6 33 MID 10 17 24 18 69 PM 12 6 5 15 38 SAT MID 8 11 18 14 51 SAT PM 2 4 9 9 24 32 3rd Street C Street AM 5 11 17 8 41 MID 20 16 20 12 68 PM 17 13 17 21 68 SAT MID 12 24 35 33 104 SAT PM 11 9 17 7 44 33 3rd Street B Street AM 18 9 38 13 78 MID 38 33 93 58 222 PM 17 23 38 32 110 SAT MID 27 35 84 64 210 SAT PM 35 12 53 41 141 34 3rd Street A Street AM 40 58 48 22 168 MID 40 101 58 30 229 PM 28 60 54 70 212 SAT MID 8 31 25 10 74 SAT PM 24 18 15 15 72 35 3rd Street Lindaro Street AM 27 36 42 0 105 MID 38 63 149 0 250 PM 37 17 50 0 104 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 159 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT MID 55 58 48 0 161 SAT PM 41 27 40 0 108 36 3rd Street Lincoln Avenue AM 67 40 37 41 185 MID 76 98 64 179 417 PM 85 103 43 79 310 SAT MID 110 103 63 134 410 SAT PM 74 91 36 112 313 37 3rd Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 35 79 65 41 220 MID 42 67 85 27 221 PM 37 81 78 24 220 SAT MID 47 139 64 27 277 SAT PM 43 77 54 29 203 38 3rd Street Hetherton Street AM 49 43 1 104 197 MID 38 42 0 43 123 PM 52 42 2 102 198 SAT MID 34 39 0 40 113 SAT PM 30 27 1 51 109 39 3rd Street Irwin Street AM 23 24 12 0 59 MID 41 35 28 0 104 PM 43 41 25 0 109 SAT MID 34 38 12 0 84 SAT PM 32 16 15 0 63 40 3rd Street Grand Avenue AM 189 21 41 21 272 MID 51 41 32 17 141 PM 33 27 32 19 111 SAT MID 32 38 53 33 156 SAT PM 28 17 33 21 99 41 3rd Street Union Street AM 23 2 18 18 61 MID 69 8 128 49 254 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 160 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l PM 12 5 12 23 52 SAT MID 7 6 8 33 54 SAT PM 7 10 7 19 43 42 2nd Street G Street AM 1 0 0 9 10 MID 4 0 0 2 6 PM 1 0 0 3 4 SAT MID 0 0 0 7 7 SAT PM 0 0 0 3 3 43 2nd Street Shaver Street AM 1 2 4 15 22 MID 2 1 13 0 16 PM 1 0 4 4 9 SAT MID 1 1 20 7 29 SAT PM 4 1 3 5 13 44 2nd Street E Street AM 15 9 9 2 35 MID 1 17 17 1 36 PM 5 28 10 6 49 SAT MID 10 12 7 12 41 SAT PM 4 14 9 10 37 45 2nd Street D Street AM 15 4 1 21 41 MID 11 8 2 22 43 PM 4 12 2 16 34 SAT MID 12 12 4 28 56 SAT PM 10 5 1 20 36 46 2nd Street C Street AM 9 5 6 10 30 MID 12 13 9 17 51 PM 9 12 10 19 50 SAT MID 10 4 10 21 45 SAT PM 9 10 16 7 42 47 2nd Street B Street AM 17 8 41 13 79 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 161 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l MID 20 28 88 32 168 PM 9 33 36 27 105 SAT MID 20 40 95 49 204 SAT PM 17 27 50 22 116 48 2nd Street A Street AM 19 25 19 22 85 MID 13 48 23 20 104 PM 17 37 16 38 108 SAT MID 9 38 23 20 90 SAT PM 6 22 11 13 52 49 2nd Street Lindaro Street AM 18 50 19 4 91 MID 11 45 146 13 215 PM 24 58 23 8 113 SAT MID 11 12 14 17 54 SAT PM 11 14 17 13 55 50 2nd Street Lincoln Avenue AM 35 35 1 30 101 MID 14 24 2 74 114 PM 27 44 0 29 100 SAT MID 19 5 0 19 43 SAT PM 11 9 0 10 30 51 2nd Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 132 0 0 105 237 MID 145 1 3 0 149 PM 54 2 0 60 116 SAT MID 43 0 0 2 45 SAT PM 55 0 0 3 58 52 2nd Street Hetherton Street AM 20 0 0 0 20 MID 36 0 0 0 36 PM 25 0 0 0 25 SAT MID 28 0 0 0 28 SAT PM 29 0 0 0 29 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 162 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 05 3 2nd Street Irwin Street AM 37 0 34 0 71 MID 31 1 29 1 62 PM 37 2 31 0 70 SAT MID 26 0 27 0 53 SAT PM 23 1 15 0 39 54 2nd Street Grand Avenue AM 0 0 0 0 0 MID 0 88 70 0 158 PM 0 0 0 0 0 SAT MID 0 88 70 0 158 SAT PM 0 88 70 0 158 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 163 Downtown Bicycle Counts (Source: Task 2B PASS 2017/18 City of San Rafael, Existing Conditions Report) ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 1 Mission Avenue Lincoln Avenue AM 4 8 2 1 15 MID 4 5 2 2 13 PM 4 5 1 5 15 SAT MID 3 9 3 8 23 SAT PM 4 3 1 2 10 2 Mission Avenue Tamalpais Avenue AM 0 1 0 1 2 MID 0 0 1 1 2 PM 1 0 4 0 5 SAT MID 0 0 1 3 4 SAT PM 0 0 2 2 4 3 Mission Avenue Hetherton Street AM 0 0 0 2 2 MID 0 0 1 1 2 PM 0 0 1 1 2 SAT MID 0 0 2 4 6 SAT PM 0 0 2 2 4 4 Mission Avenue Irwin Street AM 0 0 0 2 2 MID 0 0 1 0 1 PM 0 0 1 1 2 SAT MID 1 0 1 3 5 SAT PM 0 0 2 2 4 5 5th Avenue E Street AM 3 1 2 1 7 MID 3 0 3 1 7 PM 1 0 2 1 4 SAT MID 3 1 5 6 15 SAT PM 0 0 1 3 4 6 5th Avenue C Street AM 1 0 5 0 6 MID 1 2 4 1 8 PM 1 0 1 2 4 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 164 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT MID 0 0 5 7 12 SAT PM 1 0 0 0 1 7 5th Avenue B Street AM 0 1 5 0 6 MID 0 0 2 1 3 PM 0 0 2 1 3 SAT MID 0 0 3 6 9 SAT PM 0 1 0 2 3 8 5th Avenue A Street AM 0 0 7 0 7 MID 1 0 5 1 7 PM 1 0 2 2 5 SAT MID 2 0 3 4 9 SAT PM 2 0 1 1 4 9 5th Avenue Court Street AM 1 1 5 0 7 MID 0 1 5 1 7 PM 1 2 2 1 6 SAT MID 2 2 4 1 9 SAT PM 0 1 2 0 3 1 0 5th Avenue Lincoln Avenue AM 5 8 4 1 18 MID 1 6 0 0 7 PM 3 4 2 0 9 SAT MID 8 5 4 1 18 SAT PM 2 4 1 0 7 1 1 5th Avenue Tamalpais Avenue AM 0 3 1 1 5 MID 0 0 2 0 2 PM 2 2 2 1 7 SAT MID 0 3 3 1 7 SAT PM 1 0 1 0 2 1 2 5th Avenue Hetherton Street AM 0 1 0 2 3 MID 0 1 0 2 3 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 165 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l PM 0 0 0 2 2 SAT MID 0 0 2 0 2 SAT PM 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 5th Avenue Irwin Street AM 0 0 0 1 1 MID 1 0 1 3 5 PM 0 0 1 2 3 SAT MID 2 0 2 2 6 SAT PM 1 0 1 0 2 1 4 4th Street 2nd Street AM 11 3 0 1 15 MID 6 1 0 0 7 PM 12 2 1 1 16 SAT MID 15 5 0 4 24 SAT PM 6 1 1 1 9 1 5 4th Street H Street AM 0 0 6 2 8 MID 3 4 5 1 13 PM 0 2 7 5 14 SAT MID 0 6 8 14 28 SAT PM 4 1 4 8 17 1 6 4th Street E Street AM 0 1 9 2 12 MID 1 0 3 3 7 PM 0 0 7 7 14 SAT MID 0 0 4 12 16 SAT PM 3 0 3 10 16 1 7 4th Street D Street AM 0 0 6 7 13 MID 0 0 5 6 11 PM 0 3 7 7 17 SAT MID 0 0 7 9 16 SAT PM 1 0 3 9 13 4th Street C Street AM 5 0 7 5 17 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 166 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 1 8 MID 1 0 4 5 10 PM 1 0 7 7 15 SAT MID 0 0 7 8 15 SAT PM 1 0 8 3 12 1 9 4th Street B Street AM 0 1 7 5 13 MID 0 2 4 3 9 PM 0 1 9 8 18 SAT MID 0 1 13 9 23 SAT PM 0 1 5 5 11 2 0 4th Street A Street AM 2 1 2 7 12 MID 2 1 3 6 12 PM 2 1 6 10 19 SAT MID 1 2 16 14 33 SAT PM 0 0 6 3 9 2 1 4th Street Court Street AM 1 0 8 5 14 MID 0 0 5 3 8 PM 0 1 8 6 15 SAT MID 0 3 8 12 23 SAT PM 0 0 1 5 6 2 2 4th Street Lootens Place AM 0 1 9 5 15 MID 0 1 4 4 9 PM 2 1 8 10 21 SAT MID 2 0 7 9 18 SAT PM 0 0 7 0 7 2 3 4th Street Cijos Street AM 0 0 10 8 18 MID 0 0 3 3 6 PM 0 0 8 7 15 SAT MID 2 0 8 12 22 SAT PM 0 0 2 6 8 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 167 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 2 4 4th Street Lincoln Avenue AM 4 11 9 4 28 MID 5 3 2 4 14 PM 3 6 8 7 24 SAT MID 8 13 9 12 42 SAT PM 1 2 1 4 8 2 5 4th Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 2 0 2 4 8 MID 4 2 2 4 12 PM 2 0 5 7 14 SAT MID 1 2 4 11 18 SAT PM 2 0 0 2 4 2 6 4th Street Hetherton Street AM 0 0 6 6 12 MID 0 0 1 3 4 PM 0 0 6 6 12 SAT MID 0 1 0 8 9 SAT PM 0 0 2 3 5 2 7 4th Street Irwin Street AM 0 0 1 4 5 MID 0 0 1 4 5 PM 0 0 7 5 12 SAT MID 2 0 3 10 15 SAT PM 0 0 6 4 10 2 8 4th Street Grand Avenue AM 0 2 6 4 12 MID 0 1 0 5 6 PM 1 0 5 6 12 SAT MID 2 3 1 11 17 SAT PM 2 1 5 2 10 2 9 3rd Street Shaver Street AM 0 0 0 0 0 MID 1 0 0 0 1 PM 2 0 0 0 2 SAT MID 1 0 0 1 2 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 168 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT PM 3 1 0 0 4 3 0 3rd Street E Street AM 0 0 0 0 0 MID 0 0 0 0 0 PM 0 1 0 0 1 SAT MID 0 0 0 0 0 SAT PM 2 0 0 0 2 3 1 3rd Street D Street AM 0 1 0 1 2 MID 0 0 0 0 0 PM 0 1 0 0 1 SAT MID 0 1 0 2 3 SAT PM 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3rd Street C Street AM 7 0 0 0 7 MID 1 0 0 0 1 PM 0 0 1 0 1 SAT MID 8 0 0 2 10 SAT PM 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 3rd Street B Street AM 0 1 0 1 2 MID 0 1 0 0 1 PM 0 0 0 0 0 SAT MID 0 3 0 1 4 SAT PM 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 3rd Street A Street AM 1 3 0 2 6 MID 2 0 0 2 4 PM 4 5 0 0 9 SAT MID 3 0 0 1 4 SAT PM 1 0 0 1 2 3 5 3rd Street Lindaro Street AM 0 1 0 2 3 MID 1 1 0 0 2 PM 1 1 0 1 3 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 169 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l SAT MID 1 0 0 2 3 SAT PM 0 0 0 1 1 3 6 3rd Street Lincoln Avenue AM 10 11 0 2 23 MID 5 2 0 2 9 PM 10 3 0 1 14 SAT MID 1 2 0 2 5 SAT PM 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 3rd Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 2 3 0 3 8 MID 1 4 0 1 6 PM 3 10 0 0 13 SAT MID 2 2 1 2 7 SAT PM 1 0 0 1 2 3 8 3rd Street Hetherton Street AM 0 0 0 3 3 MID 0 0 0 2 2 PM 0 0 0 4 4 SAT MID 0 2 0 2 4 SAT PM 0 1 0 1 2 3 9 3rd Street Irwin Street AM 0 0 0 1 1 MID 1 0 0 1 2 PM 0 0 0 1 1 SAT MID 2 0 0 7 9 SAT PM 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 3rd Street Grand Avenue AM 0 1 0 1 2 MID 1 1 0 1 3 PM 2 0 0 1 3 SAT MID 5 0 0 2 7 SAT PM 4 1 0 2 7 4 1 3rd Street Union Street AM 0 0 1 2 3 MID 1 0 0 6 7 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 170 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l PM 1 3 0 3 7 SAT MID 0 9 0 10 19 SAT PM 0 2 0 6 8 4 2 2nd Street G Street AM 0 3 3 0 6 MID 0 0 3 0 3 PM 0 0 6 0 6 SAT MID 0 0 6 2 8 SAT PM 0 0 4 1 5 4 3 2nd Street Shaver Street AM 0 0 2 0 2 MID 13 1 0 0 14 PM 2 0 2 0 4 SAT MID 0 0 2 0 2 SAT PM 3 1 2 0 6 4 4 2nd Street E Street AM 0 0 2 0 2 MID 1 0 0 0 1 PM 0 1 1 0 2 SAT MID 2 0 3 0 5 SAT PM 1 0 1 0 2 4 5 2nd Street D Street AM 0 1 2 0 3 MID 0 0 1 0 1 PM 0 1 1 0 2 SAT MID 1 2 2 0 5 SAT PM 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 2nd Street C Street AM 1 0 1 0 2 MID 1 0 0 0 1 PM 0 0 1 0 1 SAT MID 1 0 10 0 11 SAT PM 0 0 0 0 0 2nd Street B Street AM 1 3 1 0 5 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 171 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 4 7 MID 2 3 0 0 5 PM 0 4 2 0 6 SAT MID 1 1 4 0 6 SAT PM 0 0 1 0 1 4 8 2nd Street A Street AM 0 1 0 0 1 MID 1 1 2 0 4 PM 3 5 2 0 10 SAT MID 2 2 3 0 7 SAT PM 1 0 0 0 1 4 9 2nd Street Lindaro Street AM 0 0 1 0 1 MID 0 0 0 0 0 PM 1 0 1 0 2 SAT MID 2 1 4 0 7 SAT PM 2 0 1 0 3 5 0 2nd Street Lincoln Avenue AM 7 8 2 0 17 MID 3 3 0 0 6 PM 9 3 1 0 13 SAT MID 7 7 3 0 17 SAT PM 5 1 0 0 6 5 1 2nd Street Tamalpais Avenue AM 6 0 0 0 6 MID 3 5 4 0 12 PM 5 7 0 0 12 SAT MID 1 2 4 0 7 SAT PM 2 3 0 0 5 5 2 2nd Street Hetherton Street AM 0 0 0 0 0 MID 0 2 0 1 3 PM 0 0 2 0 2 SAT MID 0 0 2 0 2 SAT PM 0 0 2 0 2 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 172 ID Primary Secondary Peak Period (1-hour counts) North Crosswalk South Crosswalk East Crosswalk West Crosswalk Tota l 5 3 2nd Street Irwin Street AM 0 0 1 0 1 MID 0 0 0 0 0 PM 0 0 2 0 2 SAT MID 0 0 3 0 3 SAT PM 0 0 2 0 2 5 4 2nd Street Grand Avenue AM 0 0 0 0 0 MID 5 0 3 0 8 PM 0 0 0 0 0 SAT MID 5 0 3 0 8 SAT PM 5 0 3 0 8 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 173 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 174 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 175 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 176 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 177 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 178 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 179 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix E | 180 *Marin County Safe Routes to Schools Program Evaluation Appendix (2016). <http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/documents/MarinSR2SEvaluationReport-Appendix20160929.pdf> San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 181 Appendix F: Related Plans This appendix contains a list of completed planning documents and studies that are relevant to bicycling and walking in San Rafael. Recommendations from these planning documents and studies informed the list of proposed projects. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 182 Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan (2018) The Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan identifies infrastructure improvements that can enhance bicycle safety and mobility throughout District 4 and remove some of the barriers to bicycling in the region. The plan was developed in cooperation with local and regional partners to ensure that the improvements on the State highway system complement proposals for local networks. The plan considers all potential bicycle trips but prioritizes utilitarian bicycle travel to work, school, shopping, and other similar purposes, or to connect to transit. State highways that serve as recreational or touring routes for bicyclists are also considered in the plan to meet the safety needs of all highway users. Th e plan will help inform future investments on the State transportation network by Caltrans and other jurisdictions. “Top Tier” project in the plan included a Class I multi-use path connecting San Rafael to Richmond across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, interchange reconstruction at Highway 101 and North San Pedro Road with Class II on-street bicycle lanes near the on- and off-ramps, reconstruction of the I-580 and Bellam Boulevard to include a Class I multi-use path, and minor interchange improvements (signage and striping) along with a Class IV protected bikeway at I-580 and Main Street. Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2018) This update to the Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Plan) was created through the coordinated efforts of the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), the Marin County Public Works Department, the Marin County Bicycle Advisory Committee, and citizens interested in improving the bicycling and pedestrian environment in unincorporated Marin County (County). Without the sustained efforts of these organizations and citizens, the continuing improvements to the bicycling and pedestrian environment throughout the county would not be realized. This Plan is one component of the continued effort towards making bicycling and walking an integral part of daily life in Marin County. This plan was completed for the Marin County Department of Public Works between 2014 and 2018 as a part of a countywide effort to update all local bicycle and pedestrian master plans and includes only the unincorporated areas of Marin County. While the plan serves as a coordinating and resource document for the entire county, its focus is on specific recommendations for the unincorporated areas which must be adopted by the Board of Supervisors. It is important to note that some of the county's unincorporated areas are adjacent to or islands surrounded by incorporated cities and towns. Although the plan makes recommendations for many of these enclaves of unincorporated development, their size and geographic isolation means that bicycle and pedestrian planning and project development will require coordination with the incorporated community to avoid disjointed or discontinuous facilities. By referencing local plans being developed concurrently with this effort, this Plan attempts to reconcile local and countywide planning efforts to create a seamless and intuitive network of facilities across jurisdictions. Larkspur Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2017) The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identifies Larkspur’s existing network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and multi-use paths, lays the framework for future facilities, and develops policies to work towards making bicycling and walking an integral part of daily life in Larkspur. The purpose of this Plan is to coordinate and guide the provision of all bicycle- and pedestrian-related plans, programs, and projects in Larkspur. It is intended to assist the City in the implementation of its priorities but does not mandate any particular action on its part. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 183 SMART Stations’ Bicycle Parking Investment Plan (2016) The arrival of SMART is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve regional access, expand physical mobility, reduce vehicle trips, and facilitate locally appropriate development across Sonoma and Marin counties. To ensure SMART becomes a primary mode of transportation, SMART developed a bicycle parking investment strategy at each rail station. Informed by background, technical analyses, existing conditions, and project outreach, the Bicycle Parking Investment Plan provides a framework for defining bike parking supply at the outset of rail services. All bike parking supply recommendations are flexible and can be adjusted to meet shifts in demand once rail services are in place and operational. The Civic Center SMART Station was considered a Tier 2 Station. Phase 1 recommendations include the addition of 20 inverted u-racks and eight e-lockers for a total of 28 short- and long-term bicycle parking spaces. The Downtown San Rafael SMART Station was considered a Tier 3 Station. Phase 1 recommendations include the addition of 20 inv erted u-racks and 60 bicycle parking spaces in a high-capacity facility for a total of 80 short- and long-term bike parking spaces. San Francisco Trail Design Guidelines and Toolkit (2016) These guidelines offer direction for the design and development of a San Francisco Bay Trail system that is safe, connected, and continuous; provides a positive user experience that encourages people to use the trail; and maximizes access to and use by the broadest spectrum of people possible. The guidelines are general in scope due to the varied conditions through which the San Francisco Bay Trail passes and the variety of users and types of uses that occur along the trail. They are applicable to all development of the San Francisco Bay Trail and are intended to complement national, state, and local design standards and guidelines. Different segments of the San Francisco Bay Trail will likely need to address different site opportunities and constraints. In addition to the 2016 design guidelines, the Association of Bay Area Governments created the San Francisco Bay Trail Plan (1989). It proposes the development of a 400-mile regional hiking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 184 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 185 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 186 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 187 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 188 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 189 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 190 Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study (2016) Downtown San Rafael is a vibrant and sought-after destination in Marin County and the Bay Area. New development of various types is occurring and will continue to occur in the area. The expansion of the Transit Center and the opening of SMART are anticipated to bring more visitors and potentially increase the need for parking. The purpose of this study is to identify existing and future parking needs within Downtown San Rafael, to recommend parking management strategies that maximize the supply and utilization of Downtown parking spaces (including those for bicyclists), and to develop options for a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle wayfinding program within downtown. The study also develops parking strategies that would improve parking management and operations. This report summarizes the process for the development of these recommendations, including a summary of existing conditions and findings, a summary of stakeholder outreach, and policy recommendations. Parking and wayfinding recommendations were formulated based on existing parking demands, future parking demand projections, future parking opportunities, and best management practices. The recommendations provide the guidance for the City to properly plan for and manage parking in downtown to meet and mitigate future parking demands. Multi-use Pathway Feasibility Study: Rice Drive to Second Street (2016) A pathway along the SMART right-of-way from Rice Drive to Second Street was shown in the North-South Greenway Study (Marin County, 1994) and several later iterations of the proposed SMART project; however, Measure Q the 2008 Sonoma and Marin County voter approve d ballot measure to fund the SMART commuter rail and bikeway project did not include a pathway from Rice Drive to 2nd Street. In 2014, as part of the Larkspur extension rail project, SMART explored the potential of including a pathway in the project; however, due to concerns of adverse impacts on the adjacent drainage way, a pathway component was not included as it would require additional time and resources that could jeopardize the federal funding for the railroad extension. The Larkspur Extension environmental documents (EA - Dec 2014, FONSI - May 20, 2015) included the SMART/Francisco Boulevard West Realignment, rail lines and a two-lane street with shoulders that could serve as bike lanes, but without a sidewalk. Continued public concern, especially pressure by bicycle advocates, over the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities culminated in the decision to conduct a study of feasibility of constructing a pathway between Andersen Drive and Second Street, which includes the Rice Drive to Second Street segment. The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) requested the County of Marin lead an independent peer review to evaluate the feasibility of a new multi-use pathway within existing public rights-of-way between Rice Drive and Second Street in San Rafael. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 191 San Anselmo Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2016) The 2016 San Anselmo Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update provides for a town-wide network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, along with active transportation-related programs and support facilities, intended to ensure bicycling and walking become a more viable transportation option for people who live, work, and recreate in San Anselmo. Current bikeway and pedestrian network information was gathered from Town staff and combined with information on proposed routes from the previously adopted Town of San Anselmo Bicycle Master Plan (2008). Relevant bikeway and pedestrian information was also gathered from the Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2008). The purpose of this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update is to improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation in San Anselmo by meeting the requirements of the California Active Transportation Program contained in Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359 and Assembly Bill 101, Chapter 354. Relevant projects: ▪ Existing Class III on Red Hill Avenue/Miracle Mile/Fourth Street to City boundary ▪ Planned Class I near same boundary (stops at Forbes Avenue) ▪ Planned Class III on Forbes Avenue to connect to San Rafael’s existing Class III on Racquet Club Drive. Marin Transit 2016-2025 Short-range Transit Plan (2015) An up-to-date Short-range Transit Plan (SRTP) guides Marin Transit’s investments in the future. It is a living document that uses current information, financial resources, and performance targets to plan for local public transit services. The SRTP balances Marin Transit’s projected costs and revenues over a five-year timeframe and is designed to provide a ten-year vision of the future. Marin County voters approved a twenty-year ½ cent transportation sales tax (Measure A) in 2004 that designated 55 percent of revenues to local transit services and established goals, objectives, and performance measures. Dedicated local funding enables the District to pay for and improve local bus and shuttle services and targeted mobility programs for Marin County senior, disabled, and low-income residents. The District’s ability to secure federal, state, and regional funding for public transit operations, equipment, and facilities depends on the availability of local funding sources to serve as a match. Scheduled Marin Transit services encompass all bus routes that begin and end within Marin County, middle and high school trippers, the community shuttle program, the West Marin Stagecoach, and the Muir Woods Shuttle. Marin Transit provides demand response paratransit services for those eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and additional mobility management programs to expand their travel options and serve seniors who no longer drive. In all cases, Marin Transit anticipates the needs of Marin County’s diverse travel markets and delivers cost-effective, targeted service options. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 192 ▪ Table A-1: Ridership Activity by Geography o Canal ▪ On/offs: 2,808 (weekday) ▪ Bikes: 15 ▪ Wheelchairs: 3 o Marinwood-Terra Linda-Santa Venetia ▪ On/offs: 1,579 (weekday) ▪ Bikes: 26 ▪ Wheelchairs: 11 o San Rafael (Central) ▪ On/offs: 7,192 (weekday) ▪ Bikes: 82 ▪ Wheelchairs: 22 Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Status Report (2014) This report summarizes the progress and results of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) from August 2005 through December 2013. Section 1807 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) provided approximately $25 million in contract authority to four pilot communities (Columbia, Missouri; Marin County, California; Minneapolis area, Minnesota; and Sheboygan County, Wisconsin) for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and nonmotorized programs. In response to evaluation and reporting requirements in the legislation, the FHWA submitted two reports to Congress: an inter im report in 2007 and a final report in 2012. The Interim Report to Congress outlined an evaluation plan for NTPP and initial program progress. The Final Report to Congress reported the results of four years of data collection on program implementation, transportation mode shift towards walking and bicycling, and related health and environmental benefits. This report represents an update to the findings in the Final Report to Congress with evaluation of three additional years of data, reflecting additional projects that have been completed since the 2012 report. This report also expands the scope of analysis to further consider priority themes of access, environment, safety, and public health. Relevant projects: ▪ San Rafael Medway Road Improvements - This project implemented pedestrian and bicycle safety and access improvements on Medway Road which connected the Canal neighborhood and downtown San Rafael. Improvements included striped bicycle lanes, widened sidewalks, and new transit shelters and street furniture. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 193 Marin County Bicycle Share Feasibility Study (2013) A bike share program provides a fleet of rentable bicycles at a network of stations located throughout a city or group of cities, offering a convenient and flexible alternate mode of travel for short trips, transit-linked trips, and tourism. Bike sharing is a relatively inexpensive and quick-to-implement option that can impact individual and community health and air quality. To find out if there was demand for a bike share program in Marin County, and to determine what effort it would take to implement, TAM completed a bike share feasibility study in January 2013. The study suggests a timeline of approximately 24-30 months to plan, fund, and implement a bike share program. Proposed locations: ▪ San Rafael Transit Center (Phase 1) ▪ Downtown San Rafael (Phase 1) ▪ Canal Neighborhood, Bellam (Phase 1) ▪ San Rafael – Fourth Street (west end) (Phase 2) ▪ Canal Neighborhood, Pickleweed Park (Phase 2) ▪ Dominican University (Phase 2) ▪ Marin Civic Center (Phase 2) ▪ Civic Center SMART Station (Phase 2) ▪ Northgate Shopping Center (Phase 2) ▪ Kaiser Campus (Phase 3) ▪ Redwood Highway Business Park (Phase 3) ▪ Marinwood Community (Phase 3) San Rafael Civic Center Station Area Plan (2013) The San Rafael Civic Center Station Area Plan is the culmination of nearly two years of work by the City of San Rafael and a citizens committee to identify a community vision for the area around the future Civic Center SMART station in North San Rafael. The Plan builds on previous planning efforts and sets out a conceptual framework for development and circulation improvements in the area. No environmental review has been done as part of this conceptual planning effort. Future, detailed plans will be needed to further develop and implement the concepts in the plan and conduct environmental analysis. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 194 Relevant projects: ▪ The Promenade o Existing (2010): Las Gallinas Avenue o Planned: Extend south and east underneath Highway 101 and south along Civic Center Drive to the Marin County Civic Center o Near-term: Extend from its current terminus at Merrydale Road Overcrossing/Las Gallinas Road to the Civic Center, via the Civic Center SMART station. The route would travel along Merrydale Road, underneath the Merrydale Road Overcrossing, to the SMART tracks, where it would join the planned multi-use pathway. The Promenade would extend along the multi-use pathway underneath Highway 101 to Civic Center Drive, adjacent to the SMART Station. Between the SMART Station and the Civic Center, the Promenade would consist of improved and continuous pedestrian sidewalks and on-street bicycle lanes along Civic Center Drive. For purposes of discussion, the Promenade has been divided into three parts: the northern section (between Las Gallinas Road and the SMART tracks), the Civic Center Station Section (between Merrydale Road and Civic Center Drive, along the railroad tracks underneath Highway 101), and the southern section (from the rail crossing at Civic Center Drive to the Civic Center). o North Section: ▪ The northern section of the Promenade will connect the Northgate area to the Civic Center Station. The North San Rafael Vision Promenade Conceptual Plan (November 2002) calls for this section of the Promenade to feature a new sidewalk on the west side of Merrydale Road, adjacent to the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The sidewalk would extend on the west side of Merrydale Road around the cemetery and connect to the southeast corner of the Las Gallinas Road/ Merrydale Overcrossing intersection. There, it would connect to the existing Promenade on the northwest corner of the intersection. To the south, the sidewalk would continue on the west side of Merrydale Road to the SMART tracks, where it would join with the planned multi-use pathway. This new sidewalk on Merrydale Road would serve pedestrians in both directions. Bicyclists would travel on the existing roadway via new striped bicycle lanes. ▪ During the course of developing this Station Area Plan, this section of the Promenade became an important design concern. Merrydale Road North may experience some traffic increases from residents dropping passengers off or picking passengers up from the SMART station on the west side. Similarly, this section of the Promenade will provide an important link to the station from the west, including the Northgate Shopping Center, for bicyclists and pedestrians. As a result, instead of the more traditional sidewalk and striped bicycle lanes recommended in the Promenade Conceptual Plan, this Station Area Plan recommends using a treatment similar to the separated facilities recently implemented adjacent to the shopping center. ▪ Specifically, the new facility would be a shared bicycle/pedestrian path similar to portions of the Promenade already constructed and could be built on the east side of the road, between Merrydale Road North and Highway 101. The facility would extend underneath the Merrydale Overcrossing and would intersect the overcrossing near its intersection with Las Gallinas Road. Placing the facility on the east side of the road would allow for potential future extension north, through the Northgate III site (if that site were to redevelop), without an additional roadway crossing (see Section 3.2.2 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 195 – Long Term Recommendations). Additionally, this would connect to the existing Promenade at the northeast corner of the Las Gallinas Road / Merrydale Overcrossing intersection, instead of the southwest corner, meaning that connecting from one segment of the Promenade to the other would only require crossing one leg of the intersection, instead of two. ▪ Although the Merrydale Road right-of-way appears adequate to accommodate this higher-quality connection, in some portions of the roadway it may require on-street parking prohibitions to achieve the benefit associated with separating bicyclists and pedestrians from motor vehicle traffic. Further, providing this augmented type of facility on the north side of Merrydale Road, where the proposed facility is adjacent to the Northgate III site may require acquisition of a small amount of right of way from the Northgate III site. The amount would be small, so as not to interfere with their operations, but this does present a challenge, nonetheless. See Figure 5 in the Plan for an illustration of the proposed configuration. o Civic Center Station Section ▪ Upon reaching the end of Merrydale Road at the north side of the SMART tracks, the Promenade would intersect with the planned multi-use pathway, which would be constructed on the north side of the tracks underneath Highway 101. To continue along the Promenade, users would travel east along the SMART tracks to Civic Center Drive, adjacent to the train platform. Since this portion of the Promenade is planned to be constructed separately by SMART as part of the multi-use pathway, this Plan does not make recommendations for its design or implementation other than to note its importance as a key link between the eastern and western portions of the study area. This section of the Promenade and multi-use pathway connecting Merrydale Road and Civic Center Drive, along with the configuration of the station platform, as proposed by SMART, are illustrated in Figure 6 within the Plan. o South Section ▪ The Promenade Conceptual Plan calls for construction of striped bicycle lanes and a minimum six-foot wide sidewalk along both sides of Civic Center Drive from the railroad crossing to North San Pedro Road. A separated, multi-use pathway is desired along Civic Center Drive between McInnis Parkway and North San Pedro Road. Completion of the South Section of the Promenade would fill in missing sidewalk and bicycle network links, creating a continuous, welcoming path between the Civic Center, the SMART Station, and the Northgate Shopping Center. The resulting roadway would be consistent with a number of the “complete streets” features identified by the Advisory Committee and described earlier in this report. o Long-term: The improvements described above will create a high-quality multimodal facility providing access between many major land uses in the area and the Civic Center Station. The Promenade will also greatly improve connectivity in the area, by providing a much-needed new connection between the eastern and western portions of the study area and foster a better sense of neighborhood identity through unifying design features, such as landscaping and unique, pedestrian-scale lighting. Further, all of the improvements described above can be implemented in the relatively short term, depending on funding availability. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 196 However, there may be opportunities in the long term to create an even better Promenade, particularly in the northern and southern sections. ▪ North: In the northern section, it may be possible to extend the Promenade through what is currently Northgate III, as part of future redevelopment of that site. The Promenade could be a central bicycle and pedestrian spine of a new mixed-use development on the site. This would eliminate the need to connect to the Merrydale Overcrossing just east of Las Gallinas Road, which may be easier for wayfinding and would provide a section of the Promenade completely removed from automobile traffic. There is currently no proposal to redevelop the Northgate III site, and extending the Promenade along this section would require the cooperation of the property owner/developer. Therefore, the feasibility of this long-term recommendation is uncertain; however, if it were possible, it would create an even better facility, potentially enhancing development proposals at the site, if they were to be put forward. The potential configuration is illustrated in Figure 7 of the Plan. ▪ South: The 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan calls for construction of dedicated, multi-use pathways, shared with bicycles and pedestrians, on Civic Center Drive, from the Merrydale Overcrossing to North San Pedro Road. This would provide an even higher-quality facility on this section of roadway and would make the southern section more similar to the northern and Civic Center Station sections by providing dedicated facilities throughout the entire Promenade. Ultimately, construction of these facilities may require additional right-of-way, and additional funding; therefore, these improvements are considered long-term, but highly desirable. ▪ Note: The 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan calls for improvements to be constructed on Civic Center Drive in the medium-term, defined as the next 1 – 10 years. However, the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identifies improvements on Civic Center Drive as either Class II bicycle lanes or a dedicated Class I facility. Therefore, this Plan recommends that the Class II bicycle lanes be constructed in the near term and the Class I facilities, which may require additional right of way and funding, be constructed in the long term. ▪ Other Pedestrian Improvements o Sidewalks ▪ Civic Center Drive, at various locations on both sides of the street from the Freitas Parkway/ Highway 101 interchange to the Civic Center ▪ North San Pedro Road, between Los Ranchitos Road and Civic Center Drive ▪ Los Ranchitos Road, at various locations on both sides of the street from the Merrydale Overcrossing to the Walter Place crossing. Installation of sidewalks on Los Ranchitos, south of the Walter Place crossing may involve removal of several trees. Further, pedestrians and bicyclists may use the multi-use pathway, which parallels the roadway along this section and provides a higher-quality facility. As a result, new sidewalks are not recommended along this segment of Los Ranchitos. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 197 o Neighborhood Connectivity ▪ Station West Side Crossing: bicycle/pedestrian crossing west of Highway 101 so that people don’t have to walk all the way to Civic Center Drive to cross to get the multi-use pathway or platform ▪ Bicycle Improvements o Class I ▪ North San Pedro Road from Los Ranchitos Road to Civic Center Drive ▪ Civic Center Drive from North San Pedro Road to Merrydale Road south of SMART tracks, including new at-grade crossing on west side of SMART station ▪ Merrydale Road north of SMART tracks to Merrydale Road south of SMART tracks including new at-grade crossing on west side of SMART station ▪ SMART Path from Northern City Limits to the Puerto Suello Hill Path at Los Ranchitos Road ▪ Walter Place Pathway from Las Gallinas Avenue to Los Ranchitos Road o Class II ▪ Los Ranchitos Road from Northgate Drive to North San Pedro Road ▪ Merrydale Road from Las Gallinas Avenue to Puerto Suello Hill ▪ North San Pedro Road from Civic Center Drive to Golf Avenue o Class III ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue in the Rafael Meadows neighborhood from the Walter Place crossing to Merrydale Road ▪ Merrydale Road from the Merrydale Overcrossing to the multi-use pathway ▪ Merrydale Road from the railroad tracks to Las Gallinas Avenue in Rafael Meadows o Bicycle Parking ▪ 6 racks, 8 lockers San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 198 San Rafael Downtown Station Area Plan (2012) California State Senate Bill 375 became law effective January 1, 2009. Under SB375, regions area tasked with creating Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) that combine transportation and land-use elements to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As part of this effort, the Bay Area’s regional transportation organization, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has provided a grant to fund, in part, this Station Area Plan, which is focused around MTC’s Priority Development AREA (PDA) for San Rafael’s City Center, the area within ½-mile radius of the planned Downtown San Rafael Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) station. The coming of SMART rail service to downtown San Rafael is an opportunity to build on the work that’s been done to create a variety of transportation and housing options, economic stability, and vibrant community gathering places in the heart of San Rafael. This Downtown Station Area Plan sets the stage to create a more vibrant, mixed-use, livable area supported by a mix of transit opportunities, including passenger rail service. Relevant projects: ▪ Pedestrian, Multi-modal and Accessible Design o Puerto Suello Hill Path-Transit Center Connector - Planned Class I multi-use path along west side of Hetherton Street between Mission Avenue and Fourth Street, with median improvements preventing left turns at Fourth Street and Tamalpais Avenue, and pedestrian refuge island. Bicyclists will be able to travel between the Puerto Suello Path and Tamalpais Avenue along a planned Class III bikeway on Fourth Street. o Second Street to Andersen Drive MUP - Multiple alternatives for multi-use path between Second Street and Andersen Drive on or along the SMART right of way. o East Francisco Blvd Improvements – Widen sidewalk on north side of Francisco Boulevard East from Bellam Boulevard to the southern end of the Grand Avenue Bridge o Grand Avenue Pathway Connector – Multi-use path across east side of the Grand Avenue Bridge from terminus of the Francisco Boulevard East path to Second Avenue. o Canalfront Paseo Pathway Concept – Conceptual and focused on providing bicycle and pedestrian access along the Canal waterway from Highway 101 to areas beyond the Montecito Shopping Center. The most feasible sections of the Paseo concept include sections behind the Shopping Center with a connection to the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector. Extending the Paseo west of Grand Ave is challenging from an engineering perspective and will require further study. A short section along Second Street under Highway 101 from Tamalpais Avenue to Irwin Street is discussed in this plan. A further extension along Second Street is shown only for illustrative purposes. ▪ Tamalpais Avenue Complete Street Concepts o From Second Street to Fourth Street, the removal of southbound travel lane and the parking spaces along the west curb will provide additional right of way. This extra right of way could be utilized to make multimodal improvements along these two blocks of Tamalpais Avenue. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 199 o East Tamalpais Avenue Closure – Between Third Street and Fourth Street and located on the east side of the SMART station, the roadway is recommended to be abandoned and incorporated into the integrated San Rafael transit complex o Open Space - From Fourth Street to Mission Avenue, the roadway is lightly traveled and with the proposed median at Fourth Street preventing left turns to and from Tamalpais Avenue, volumes will decrease further. Converting this segment to a one-way roadway in the southbound direction should have little effect on traffic flow. One option could be the conversion of one-way travel to free up the right of way from the former northbound lane. This stretch of Tamalpais Avenue could become a landscaped multi-use path. Southbound Tamalpais Avenue and northbound East Tamalpais Avenue between Fourth Street and Mission Avenue will work as a one-way couplet. ▪ Pedestrian Access and Improvements o Canal Paseo – Near-term option to construct new at-grade sidewalk or multi-use path along south side of Second Street from Irwin Street to Hetherton Street, including a bridge over the Mahon Creek (under Highway 101), a new east-west crosswalk on Second Street at the Highway 101 off-ramp, and a new north-south crosswalk on Heatherton Street at Second Street. A new north-south crosswalk at Heatherton Street would tie into the sidewalk proposed along A Street. Miller Creek Road/ Las Gallinas Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Study (2011) This study of Miller Creek Road and Las Gallinas Avenue in unincorporated Marin County identifies a variety of transportation improvement opportunities to enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility while maintaining vehicular and transit operations within the study area. The study focuses on improving non-motorized mobility to the primary land uses in the area including: the Marinwood residential neighborhood, Miller Creek Middle School, Marinwood Shopping Center, Miller Creek Park, and future development of Oakview. The recommendations contained in this report strive at developing a balance between the various users, as well as considering the fabric of the neighborhood and environmental concerns. The study area includes Miller Creek Road from Highway 101, (including the freeway bus pads and Pacheco Hill path) to the intersection of Las Gallinas Avenue and along Las Gallinas Avenue between Miller Creek Road and Cedar Hill Drive south of Lucas Valley Road. Incl uded in the study are the bus pads on Lucas Valley Road just east of Las Gallinas Avenue. This study contains an option that a multi-use path (MUP) is feasible to extend the entire length of the study area. Other options include the addition of traffic calming measures including roundabouts along Miller Creek Road at Marinwood Avenue and Las Gallinas Avenue, bulb-outs at various locations, elimination of a continuous two way left turn lane along Las Gallinas Avenue, and the elimination of several dedicated left turn pockets to minor streets to calm traffic in the corridor and improve two-way travel off street for bicyclists. The modification of the ramp configuration at the southbound Highway 101 off-ramp to Miller Creek Road is also a reasonable opportunity. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 200 The study area consists of two collector streets - Las Gallinas Avenue and Miller Creek Road - that provide access to regional roadways such as Highway 101 and Lucas Valley Road. The corridor is primarily residential except for some office uses at the intersection of Las Gallinas Avenue and Miller Creek Road and a gas station and retail use at the intersection of Marinwood Avenue and Miller Creek Road. Miller Creek Middle School fronts on Las Gallinas Avenue midway between Lucas Valley Road and Miller Creek Road. Miller Creek Park abuts the middle school. One purpose of the project is to reduce the vehicle speeds on the study roadways and to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. Another go al is to improve vehicle drop off circulation around the school. Relevant projects (collected by Alternative 1, 2, 3, or 4): ▪ Miller Creek Road and Marinwood Avenue o Roundabout (1, 3) o Bulbouts with multi-use path (2) o Existing (4) ▪ Miller Creek Road o Multi-use path with Class II commuter bicycle lanes (1, 2, 3) o Class II bicycle lanes, on-street parking (4) ▪ Miller Creek Road at Las Gallinas Avenue o Bulbouts with Class I (1) o Bulbouts (2) o Roundabout (3) o Existing (4) ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue o Multi-use path, parking aisles, bicycle lanes, and sidewalk (1,3) o Bicycle lanes, parking aisles, Class I on west side, sidewalk on east side (2) o Existing (4) ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue at Roundtree Boulevard and Park Pathways o MUP west, bulbouts, on-street parking ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue at Elvia Court and Miller Creek Middle School o Bulbouts, Class II bike lanes, MUP (east) (1) o MUP, bulbouts (2) ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue at Erin Drive (future access to Oakview Development) o MUP, bike lanes, o MIP Bike lanes, bulbouts ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue at Lucas Valley Road and transit stops ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue between Lucas Valley Road and Cedar Hill Drive San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 201 San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study (2011) The San Quentin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study is one of the top priority projects in Marin County as described in the 2008 Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the San Francisco Bay Trail Gap Analysis Study. The 1.5-mile long study corridor along East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and I-580 connects the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to the east and the existing bicycle path at Remillard Park to the west. To the east, the corridor connects with East Francisco Boulevard and the existing southern segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail at Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park in San Rafael. The topography of the San Quentin peninsula and the barriers created by Interstate 580 and Corte Madera Creek constrain alternative travel options between Larkspur Landing, San Rafael, and the small community of San Quentin Village. The study corridor provides primary east-west transportation for bicyclists, transit vehicles, and motor vehicles. Currently bicyclists and pedestrians use East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Interstate 580, East Francisco Boulevard and Main Street to access destinations in the area or to circulate through the area to local and regional destinations. The intersection at East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Andersen Drive is a challenge for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. This area is also physically bisected by Interstate 580 which runs along the northern edge of the study area. Bicycle access is permitted on the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 580 from the East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on-ramp to the Main Street/San Quentin off-ramp. At this time, bicyclists are not permitted on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge but regional transit buses are equipped with bicycle racks to allow riders to travel to the East Bay. The San Francisco Bay Trail is improved on the northeastern and western edges of the study corridor and this study corridor is a key gap in the continuity of this regional trail system in Marin County. San Quentin State Prison (SQSP) visitor use also generates pedestri an traffic along Main Street. The Study examined three potential alignments for bicycle/pedestrian access from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Larkspur via the San Quentin Area. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 202 Safe Routes to School San Rafael Task Force Issues List (2011, includes edits through 2018) The Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Task Force brings together the school district staff and parent volunteers from each school with city representatives – public works, traffic officers, and city council. Other attendees can include bicycle/pedestrian advocates, neighbors, and local businesses. Together, they identify safety issues for each school and develop a travel plan to address those issues. This includes infrastructure and enforcement strategies from the City and education and encouragement strategies from the school. The Task Force then continues to work together to implement that plan and update it with new information. Relevant projects: ▪ Sidewalk on Second Street to the Canal under Highway 101 ▪ Route from Canal neighborhood and Sun Valley neighborhood to Davidson Middle School ▪ Devon Street and Monticello Road being used as cut through ▪ San Rafael High School stadium development – Phase 2 to include a path through campus that would take students off Mission Avenue and Third Street through the field if they are relocated ▪ Issues: o Street crossings near Laurel Dell Elementary and Davidson Middle School o Esmeyer Drive at Trellis Drive – need for red curb and re-alignment of the crosswalk o Downtown too dangerous for San Rafael High students to bicycle through, plus pathway to entrance of school o Work with SMART and City to develop path connecting Civic Center SMART stop with existing multiuse path by Northgate Mall (Terra Linda High project) o No bicycle route from Sun Valley area to Davidson Middle School; students bicycle on sidewalk o Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Avenue, and Mission Avenue under Highway 101, plus highway on/off ramps and Bellam Boulevard at I-580 – narrow, obstructed sidewalks, no bicycle facilities, dark and uninviting, dangerous intersections. o North San Pedro Road, Highway 101, on/off ramps – narrow substandard path exists immediately under freeway but too short, free right turns on freeway, no pedestrian facilities. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 203 Sun Valley Elementary School Travel Plan (2011) The Sun Valley Elementary School Travel Plan is the blueprint for identifying and prioritizing Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs, resources, and capital improvements. The Travel Plan also documents program activities and impacts on school-related travel that can be used to assess the success of the SR2S program over time and important school-specific transportation policies and operations. The Travel Plan differs from most plans in that it is not a snapshot in time but a living document; one that is repeatedly updated and modified to reflect school staff, community, and parent input along with technical information and lessons learned. This input is primarily captured by a SR2S task force that meets periodically to identify and address new concerns. For more information on Safe Routes to School partnerships in Marin County, visit www.saferoutestoschools.org Issues: ▪ Fifth Avenue at Happy Lane (in front of school crossing) – Built out at north corner, curb extensions on southwest and southeast corners, high-visibility crosswalks (sidewalk planned along Fifth Avenue west of Happy Lane). ▪ Happy Lane at school entrance – Complete 225 ft. of sidewalk east of the school, remove existing crosswalk on Happy Lane, install high- visibility crosswalk and curb ramp at southeast side of crosswalk. ▪ Fifth Avenue improvements – Restrict on-street parking on the north side of Fifth Avenue during school commute hours and install 7- foot-wide Class II bike lanes. Improvements east of Happy Lane would restrict parking and install 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on north side of street. ▪ Fifth Avenue at River Oaks Road – Raising pavement adjacent to school to prevent parking on the crosswalk, add sidewalk extensions to southwest and southeast corners, and high-visibility crosswalks at intersection. Potential traffic circle. ▪ River Oaks Road Improvements – Option A: 1,000 ft. of sidewalk along east side of street between Fifth Avenue and Racquet Club Drive, curb ramps, and high-visibility crosswalk and signage at Racquet Club Drive. Option B: 300 ft. of sidewalk along west side of River Oaks Drive between Fifth Avenue and Racquet Club Drive. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 204 Davidson [Middle] School Travel Plan (2011) The Davidson Middle School Travel Plan is the blueprint for identifying and prioritizing Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs, resources, and capital improvements. The Travel Plan also documents program activities and impacts on school-related travel that can be used to assess the success of the SR2S program over time, and important school-specific transportation policies and operations. The Travel Plan differs from most plans in that it is not a snapshot in time but a living document; one that is repeatedly updated and modified to reflect school staff, community, and parent input along with technical information and lessons learned. This input is primarily captured by a SR2S task force that meets periodically to identify and address new concerns. For more information on Safe Routes to School partnerships in Marin County, visit www.saferoutestoschools.org Issues: ▪ Lindaro Street at Woodland Avenue - Curb extensions and parking restrictions to improve visibility at intersection ▪ Lindaro Street from Davidson Middle School to Jordan Street – Construct 350 feet sidewalk from end of sidewalk north of Davidson Middle School to Jordan Street (8 foot adjacent to road or 5 foot sidewalk with 5 foot landscaped buffer) ▪ Lindaro Street at Jordan Street – Install fluorescent yellow-green pedestrian warning signage at crosswalk, refresh “slow school xing” pavement markings, restricting parking adjacent to crosswalk; upgrade existing school area signage ▪ Lindaro Street from Jordan Street to Andersen Drive – Widen sidewalk on east side of Lindaro to 8 feet ▪ Construct fence on Andersen Drive drive median to discourage jaywalking San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 205 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 206 Glenwood Elementary School Travel Plan (2011) The Glenwood Elementary School Travel Plan is the blueprint for identifying and prioritizing Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs, resources, and capital improvements. The Travel Plan also documents program activities and impacts on school-related travel that can be used to assess the success of the SR2S program over time, and important school-specific transportation policies and operations. The Travel Plan differs from most plans in that it is not a snapshot in time but a living document; one that is repeatedly updated and modified to reflect school staff, community, and parent input along with technical information and lessons learned. This input is primarily captured by a SR2S task force that meets periodically to identify and address new concerns. For more information on Safe Routes to School partnerships in Marin County, visit www.saferoutestoschools.org Issues: ▪ Bike racks needed at school entrance ▪ Possible overhead pedestrian-actuated beacon to improve crossing San Pedro Road Venetia Valley Elementary School Travel Plan (2011) The Venetia Valley Elementary School Travel Plan is the blueprint for identifying and prioritizing Safe Routes to School (SR2S) programs, resources, and capital improvements. The Travel Plan also documents program activities and impacts on school-related travel that can be used to assess the success of the SR2S program over time, and important school-specific transportation policies and operations. The Travel Plan differs from most plans in that it is not a snapshot in time but a living document; one that is repeatedly updated and modified to reflect school staff, community, and parent input along with technical information and lessons learned. This input is primarily captured by a SR2S task force that meets periodically to identify and address new concerns. For more information on Safe Routes to School partnerships in Marin County, visit www.saferoutestoschools.org Issues: ▪ North San Pedro Road Pathway – Curb extensions at flared intersections to reduce turning radii of vehicles to slow speeds, reduce pedestrian exposure time in roadway, and improve sightlines between motorist and pedestrians; curb ramps where missing; crosswalks where missing, realign crosswalks that are excessively long or have poor sightlines; prioritize sidewalks in poor condition or missing when repaving ▪ Close 250 ft. sidewalk gap across the school on North San Pedro Road ▪ Crosswalk improvements at school’s two driveways along North San Pedro Road San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 207 Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Feasibility Study (2010) The primary purpose of this study is to identify a feasible, safe and efficient east-west bikeway alignment from the western limit of the Town of Fairfax to downtown San Rafael and develop short- and medium-term implementation methods. This alignment will serve bicycle commuters, school children en route to the many schools in the corridor, local utilitarian trips, as well as the many recreational bicyclists traversing the Ross Valley. Much of the proposed corridor is already served by on-street bicycle facilities; therefore, this feasibility study focuses on closing gaps in those facilities, improving existing facilities, and improving north-south connections to the east-west corridor. This Feasibility Study also sets forth a safe and separate east-west bikeway through this corridor that connects Fairfax, San Anselmo, and San Rafael. The Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin bicycle corridor has been planned by Marin County advocates and local and county agencies for many years and is given further detail through this current study. The original vision was established in the Cross Marin Trail, of which this corridor is a part. Furthermore, the 1974 Marin County Bike Plan describes the need for a bicycle corridor through the Ross Valley. The key implementation strategies to achieve this unified bikeway corridor are identified in the concept level designs included in this document. The study includes recommendations for connecting the Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway to the proposed Marin North/South Greenway at San Rafael Transit Center and Andersen Drive, and connections to bicycle lanes on Butterfield Drive and Red Hill Shopping Center. Figure 1-1 with in the study shows an overview of the study corridor. This feasibility study is a multi-agency project and includes the Town of Fairfax, the Town of San Anselmo and the City of San Rafael, with the Town of Fairfax acting as the lead agency. This study d id not include identification or analysis of potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project improvements at the programmatic or site- specific level. This study does include identification of traffic and civil engineering issues but not at the level of detailed required for environmental review. Many of the projects recommended in this Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway Study are consistent with projects adopted in local bicycle plans that have received environmental clearance. Other projects recommended here require further analysis, documentation of potential environmental impacts, and identification of appropriate mitigations. Relevant projects: ▪ Red Hill Avenue/Greenfield Avenue/ West End Avenue (Hilldale Drive to Second Street/Fourth Street intersection) – Bicycle Boulevard treatment and intersection treatments ($112,000) – See Fig. 6-17 o Need: The large size of the Greenfield Avenue/West End Avenue/Red Hill Avenue intersection makes it difficult for bicyclists to navigate between Greenfield Avenue and West End Avenue. Eastbound vehicles turning from Red Hill Avenue on to West End Avenue sometimes shorten their turning movement by driving diagonally through the intersection. Improvements proposed at the Greenfield Avenue/West End Avenue/Red Hill Avenue intersection would provide a safer path of travel by channelizing traffic and call attention to the shared bicycle use by adding pavement texture to the intersection. o Short-term ($112,000) ▪ Bike Boulevard signage along Greenfield Avenue and along West End Avenue ▪ Intersection treatment such as textured concrete at the Greenfield Avenue/West End Avenue intersection San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 208 ▪ Median within the Greenfield Avenue/West End Avenue intersection to channelize traffic ▪ Raised crosswalk on West End Avenue at Marquard Avenue ▪ Bulb-out on the southwest corner of the West End Avenue/Marquard Avenue intersection o Mid-Term ▪ Bi-directional Class IV (additional study needed) via lane reduction, modifications to median and curb ▪ Second Street (Second Street/Fourth Street intersection to First Street) – Intersection treatments, sidewalk extension, Bicycle Boulevard treatment on G Street ($116,000 + $1,338,000) – See Fig. 6-22, 24 o Need: Second Street serves as an important east-west connection for bicyclists traveling to and from the bicycle lanes on Andersen Drive, as well as various downtown San Rafael locations. The limited right of way available for bicyclists and high traffic speeds typically deter all except the most experienced bicyclists from using the roadway. Less experienced bicyclists often share the narrow sidewalk on the south side of the street with pedestrians. This project addresses the need to provide a safe route for pedestrians and experienced and less experienced bicyclists using this segment of the Fairfax to San Rafael Cross Marin Bikeway. o Short-term for Second Street between the Second Street/ Fourth Street/ West End Avenue intersection and Miramar Avenue ▪ Tabled crosswalks on West End Avenue, Marquard Avenue, East Street, West Street, and Miramar Avenue o Mid-term for Second Street between the Second Street/ Fourth Street/ West End Avenue intersection and Miramar Avenue ▪ Sidewalk extension and on-street parking removal from Marquard Avenue to Ida Street ▪ Sidewalk extension and new retaining wall along south side of Second Street opposite Ida Street and G Street ▪ Sidewalk extension along the south side of Second Street between G Street and Miramar Avenue ▪ High-visibility crosswalks at the Second Street/ G Street intersection ▪ Relocation of the median northward within Second Street between G Street and Miramar Avenue; restripe the eastbound and westbound travel lanes ▪ First Street (Second Street to B Street) – Bicycle Boulevard treatment and contraflow bicycle lane ($43,000) – See Fig. 6-28 o Need: Important southern bypass for eastbound and westbound bicyclists who do not want or need to travel through downtown San Rafael. Between E Street and D Street, First St is a narrow, one-way, westbound street parallel to San Rafael Creek. Many bicyclists illegally use this block to ride against the flow of traffic. The City considered and rejected the idea of a striped contra- flow bicycle lane for this one block segment in its bicycle plan. o Short-term for Miramar Avenue between Second Street and First Street and for First Street between Miramar Avenue and B Street ▪ Bike Boulevard on Miramar Avenue (Second Street to First Street) and First Street (Miramar Avenue to E Street) ▪ E Street to D Street - Reversal of one-way traffic direction from westbound to eastbound; separated westbound contraflow bicycle lane on the north side of the street to minimize potential driveway conflicts ▪ D Street to B Street - Class III bicycle route treatment with sharrows ▪ First Street (B Street to Andersen Drive) – Bicycle Boulevard treatment (short-term), Class I bike path long term (2,600 + $69,000) – See Fig. 6-30 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 209 o Need: Final connection with the bike lanes along Andersen Drive. Currently bicyclists typically travel around the Safeway Grocery by using First Street to the north. This route lacks appropriate signage and the segment of First Street between B Street and Andersen Drive is one-way for westbound traffic only. o Short-term ▪ Shared-use pavement arrows, including block being and block end at appropriate intervals, along First Street and Albert Park Lane ▪ Bicycle Boulevard signage along First Street and Albert Park Lane o Mid-term ▪ 10-foot-wide two-way path along the Safeway Grocery/Albert Park Community Center property line from B Street and connecting the pathway along the eastern property boundaries ▪ Parking stall restriping immediately north and south the new path ▪ Andersen Drive to Mahon (Creek Pathway) – Wayfinding ($6,600) – see Fig. 6-32 o Improvements on three road/road and road/trail intersections along route is being prepared as a separate project (Mahon Creek Path Transit Connector) o It is possible to widen the sidewalk on the south side of Andersen Drive and expand the existing sidewalk into the parking lane; however, the parking is in high demand especially during sporting events o Expand the existing sidewalk into the park, which would require utility pole relocation, tree removal, and reconfiguration of the park maintenance and utility yard o With either alternative, the Class I path would continue along the south side of Andersen Drive through the Andersen Drive/Lindaro Street intersection, to connect to a crossing solution to be later identified. o Andersen Drive/Lindaro Street intersection: diagonal bicycle lane from southwest to the northwest corner of the intersection and a bicycle signal head and phase to allow them to cross diagonally and connect the bikeway route with the Mahon Creek trail and with the westbound traffic from Andersen Drive. Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan (2009) In summer 2008, the City of San Rafael initiated the Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan project. The San Francisco Bay Trail a long the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park at the edge of San Rafael’s bay front offers some of the Bay Area’s most beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. However, the section of the Bay Trail that connects Starkweather Shoreline Park through the Canal neighborhood and acros s the waterway through a busy network of streets and out east toward China Camp State Park remains to be designed and completed. The Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan sets the stage for creating a “paseo” (“promenade” in Spanish) through one of the most dynamic communities in the Bay Area. The Plan identifies the most appropriate way to travel through an auto-dominated area, the best ways to access the Canal waterfront, and the most suitable crossing improvements. A companion document to the Plan is the design guidelines regarding the design of new buildings in the plan area, and desired waterfront amenities. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 210 Relevant projects: ▪ West Canal Area o Develop continuous walkways along the north and south sides of the Canal. The walkways could be at natural grade or cantilevered from the top of the bank. When property is proposed for redevelopment or to be remodeled, encourage property owners to provide easements where needed to allow a continuous walkway o Study the possibility of a publicly accessible boat dock along the north waterfront o Create connections from Mary Street and Union Street to the Canal. Encourage visual and pedestrian access to the Paseo. Future development of adjacent areas should extend pedestrian corridors and alleys to the Canalfront walkway o Redesign Yacht Club Drive as tree-lined street. Incorporate a pedestrian walkway and a bicycle path along the street o Redesign and revitalize Beach Park and Yacht Club Drive to incorporate better access areas such as viewing terraces and picnic areas, enhanced marine uses (i.e. a non-motorized small boat launch), beach volleyball or other recreation, and a children’s area with a marine theme. Encourage water-related concessions in the park such as a kayak launch, a canoe school, or sailboat rentals o Improve the bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Grand Avenue o Investigate the acquisition of a parcel of land at the southeast corner of the intersection of Second Street and Grand Avenue for a public park/plaza, and entryway to the Canal waterfront. o Incorporate detention basins, bioswales, or other sustainable water quality improvements to improve storm water treatment o Investigate the feasibility of bicycle/pedestrian crossings at the mouth of San Rafael Yacht Harbor and at the end of Canal Street; potential crossings should connect to the waterfront walkway. ▪ Canal Street o Study options to widen the sidewalk and to add a Class II bicycle lane along Canal Street o Develop a continuous publicly accessible pedestrian walkway on the waterfront as opportunity arises ▪ Pickleweed Park o Study the area in front of the Pickleweed Community Center to incorporate a Class II bicycle lane from the existing Starkweather Shoreline Bay Trail o Design a small non-motorized personal watercraft launch area at the northern end of Pickleweed Park, and evaluate the area west of the Pickleweed Community Center for ways to transport watercraft from the parking lot to the launch area o Provide a path accessible for maintenance vehicles and pedestrians around the perimeter of Pickleweed Park, while also maintain the natural character of the existing trail o Provide seating areas for wildlife observation in Pickleweed Park o Enhance habitat along the shoreline and within the park, where possible o Provide interpretive signage along the Bay Trail path around the waterfront edge of Pickleweed Park ▪ Overview o Bay Trail Alignment - Request changes to the adopted Bay Trail alignment from Pickleweed Park to Third Street San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 211 o Bay Trail along Canal Street - Explore the possibility of providing a Class II bike path, a wider sidewalk, and/or mixed-use pathway along Canal Street west of Medway Road. Survey the right of way on Canal Street to identify opportunities to widen the sidewalks. Study parking opportunities and traffic options, such as making part of Canal Street one-way. o Canalfront Paseo for West Canal Area - Describe public amenities, landscaping, and habitat improvements. Work with the community to identify and understand potential issues with redevelopment. Include street, signature and other trees, plant lists, paving design and detailing, site furniture specifications, maintenance guidelines, lighting design and specifications, maintenance guidelines, lighting design and specifications, wayfinding design and specifications, interpretive and historic signage, and public art. Include a Beach Park Plan to maximize public access to a revitalized recreational center. Explore opportunities to serve the larger communities, for vendors to provide boat rentals and/or lessons, for ways to enliven the area, and reasons for people to visit the park. o Public Art under Highway 101 - Pursue mechanisms to install public art lighting and other improvements under Highway 101. For example, establish a public art program for the area underneath Highway 101 that celebrates San Rafael’s cultural heritage and/or natural environment to provide visual interest. o Pickleweed Park - Design park improvements for the Pickleweed Park Bay Trail improvements, including the pathway around the water’s edge, a small non-motorized boat launch and a method to help boaters transport their vessels from the parking lot to the launch. Investigate the possibility of providing a Class II bicycle path in front of the Community Center. Work with the Pickleweed Advisory Board to identify proposed improvements. ▪ Long-term o Canal Street Waterfront Bay Trail Feasibility Study - Conduct an engineering survey of the waterfront area to the north of Canal Street; study the feasibility of a Canalfront walkway; and study options for interface between walkway and private docks. The boardwalk must be out of the required navigable waterway as defined by municipal code and allow docking and access to docks as needed. Involve property owners in the planning of the boardwalk o Canal Crossings Study - Explore the feasibility and design of crossings in the West Canal area. o East/west connection under Highway 101 - Investigate potential improvements to the area west of Grand Avenue Bridge to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian access to the Transit Center separate from the street network. Work with Caltrans to improve the appearance of the area under Highway 101. o Bay Street Redevelopment Feasibility Study - Study options for redevelopment of the Bay Street area. Encourage the adaptive reuse of existing buildings where feasible to retain the eclectic character of area. Look for redevelopment opportunities to maximize the freeway visibility of the lots facing Highway 101, and to add uses that contribute to the vitality of the waterfront location. Develop general plan and zoning amendments to implement the recommendations. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 212 Climate Change Action Plan (2009) The City of San Rafael will have to comply with recent and anticipated state and federal regulations on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as California’s landmark AB32 and SB375 legislation. At present, local governments in California are being asked to reduce GHG emissions 15% from current levels by 2020, with an ultimate state-wide goal of 80% reductions by 2050, which scientists have determined to be the amount necessary to arrest the effects of global warming. San Rafael’s community-wide GHG emissions in 2005 amounted to 524,148 tons of CO2e (equivalent carbon dioxide units, including nitrous oxides and methane). A 15% reduction from this level would actually constitute a 30% reduction by 2020, since the community’s GHG emissions are projected to continue to grow 21% over that time period if unchecked. Implementation of the programs recommended in this Plan, together with others already underway, would meet the state’s AB32 goal for local government actions by achieving a 15% reduction in San Rafael’s GHG emissions. The Plan targets a total reduction of 25% by 2020, to be achieved as actions at other levels of government, technological improvements and local educational efforts continue to spur residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. The City will have to periodically update the Plan to achieve both this 2020 goal and the ambitious 2050 goal. Highlights: ▪ 61% of GHG emissions are from transportation (including Highway 101) ▪ Ambitious 80% reduction in GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2050 ▪ Strategy 1 - Continue to encourage greater residential and commercial densities within walking distance of high frequency transit centers and corridors as for in the General Plan. High frequency is defined as buses arriving at least every 15 minutes. ▪ Strategy 2 - Consider land use and transportation alternatives (better bicycle and pedestrian access and increased transit feeder service) to best use the future Civic Center SMART station. ▪ Strategy 3 - Identify neighborhood areas which do not have suitable pedestrian facilities, convenience retail services, and transit stops within walking distance. Determine if sidewalk improvements, land use changes of transit stop locations can be modified for underserved areas. ▪ Strategy 4 - Facilitate creation of a bike share program, particularly in Downtown area. ▪ Strategy 6 - Continue to implement sidewalk and street improvements for the SRTS program. Encourage the school districts, Marin Transit, and the Transportation Authority of Marin to increase funding for school busing programs, promote carpooling, and limit vehicle idling. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 213 Regional Bicycle Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area (2009) The Regional Bicycle Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area is one component of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s multipronged effort to promote bicycling and bicycle safety while reversing decades of automobile‐oriented development. Transportation 2035 – the Regional Transportation Plan update – boosts bicycle spending fivefold over prior Regional Bicycle Plan expenditures (from $20 million to $1 billion), increases funds to help spur compact transit‐oriented development, and a launches new Climate Action Program that will include new programs for bicycle facilities. Transportation 2035 is a comprehensive strategy to accommodate future growth, alleviate congestion, improve safety, reduce pollution and ensure mobility for all residents regardless of income. As a component of the Transportation 2035 plan, the Regional Bicycle Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area (“Regional Bicycle Plan” or “Plan”) seeks to support individuals who choose to shift modes from automobile to bicycle by making investments in the Regional Bikeway Network (RBN) and other bicycling facilities . It also focuses growth in Priority Development Areas (PDAs), which encourage growth in existing communities and promote connections between land‐use and transportation. This plan presents data, provides guidance and makes recommendations to help propel these efforts forward. The original Regional Bicycle Plan, published in 2001, documented the region’s bicycling environment, identified the links in a regionwide bikeway network and summarized corresponding funding sources. This update to the Regional Bicycle Plan seeks to: encourage, increase and promote safer bicycling; provide an analysis of bicycle trip‐ making and collision data; summarize countywide bicycle planning efforts throughout the Bay Area; and document advances in bicycle parking and other important technologies. While the 2001 plan provided an inventory of bicycle facilities at transit facilities, this update further investigates the relationship between bicycling and public transportation in recognition of the importance of bicycle‐ accessible transit and transit stations. Because safe and convenient bicycle access must include a place to securely store one’s bicycle at destinations, bicycle parking, at public transit and elsewhere, is another focus of this plan update. A focus of the Regional Bicycle Plan is the Regional Bikeway Network (RBN), which defines the San Francisco Bay Area’s continuous and connected bicycling corridors of regional significance. A primary purpose of the RBN, which includes both built and unbuilt segments, is to focus regional bicycle‐related funding on high‐priority bicycle facilities that serve regional trips. The 2001 Regional Bicycle Plan defined the original RBN. MTC staff created a new RBN geographic information system (GIS) database for this publication, which includes updated mileage and cost information, and county‐specific maps. Almost 50 percent of the Network’s 2,140 miles have been constructed. The cost to construct the remainder is estimated to be $1.4 billion, including pathways on the region’s three remaining bicycle‐inaccessible toll bridges. Relevant Projects: ▪ Unbuilt Regional Bikeway Network Links (in San Rafael): o NWP Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Share (Marin-Sonoma) - 0.6 miles built, 15.3 miles unbuilt, from Andersen Drive/Francisco Boulevard West to Sonoma County Line, $29.4 million San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 214 o Puerto Suello Hill Path Gap Closure Project - 1.7 miles unbuilt, from Los Ranchitos Road/ North San Pedro Road to Fourth Street/ Tamalpais Avenue, $11,760,000 o San Rafael-Larkspur Gap Closure, Project - 1.1 miles unbuilt from Larkspur Landing/Victoria Way to Andersen Drive/ West Francisco Boulevard, $26,250,000 o San Rafael’s Miracle Mile - 2.1 miles unbuilt, from Fourth Street/ Brooks Street to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard/Center Boulevard/Greenfield Avenue o Marin East/West Bikeway - 4.5 miles unbuilt, from Fourth Street/Second Street/West End Avenue to Francisco Boulevard/Marin Streeet/Richmond Bridge, $423,000 North San Rafael Promenade – Design Features (2008) The North San Rafael Promenade is a proposal for a pedestrian and bicycle route that runs east/west through Terra Linda from Freitas Parkway at Scotty’s Market to the Marin Civic Center lagoon. The promenade experience varies from an on-street bicycle lane and sidewalk to a landscaped Class I bicycle trail and pedestrian path. Due to the inconsistent character of the promenade and the fact that it will need to be implemented in pieces, it was important to develop design features that help to promote a clear and distinct landscape identity for the promenade. Features include paving, planting, signage, and site furniture. Proposed bike/pedestrian route that runs through Terra Linda from Freitas Parkway at Scotty’s Market to the Marin Civic Center lagoon. Varies from on-street bicycle lane and sidewalk to a landscaped Class I multi-use path. Contains identity logo and sample signage Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation Study (2007) The Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Project (NTPP), funded through federal transportation legislation in 2005 (SAFETEA-LU), allocates $25 million to each of four communities, one of which is Marin County. Locally, Pilot Program implementation was initiated in Summer 2006 and is being managed by the Marin County Department of Public Works. A 19-person advisory committee was formed by the Department of Public Works, consisting of public agency staff and private individuals, to provide direction and feedback to staff and the consultant team throughout the project development and evaluation process. The primary charge of the committee was to provide a list of infrastructure projects and educational programs to execute with Pilot funds, developed through screening and prioritization criteria, consistent with the FHWA criteria and the goals and timeline of the pilot program. These recommendations are submitted to the Director of Public Works who, in turn, would make funding recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 215 Survey Results: ▪ Number of surveys 272 (full), 891 (self-mailer) ▪ Table A-8: Comparison of Marin County sample and State of California BRFSS o Days per week engaging in activity (walk, bike, moderate exercise, vigorous exercise) for at least 10 minutes at a time o Minutes of activity per day (“”) ▪ Table A8: How many days in the past month did you walk or bike to the following destinations: bank, entertainment, grocery, gym, park, post office, restaurant ▪ Table E.1: Estimated reduction in auto use due to bicycling (.197-.270 = 0.233 avg. miles of avoided auto use per adult resident per day) ▪ Table E.2: Estimated reduced in auto use due to walking (0.364-0.506 = 0.435 avg. miles of avoided auto use per adult resident per day) ▪ Table E.3: Share of total person trips by mode (n=891) o Vehicle – 82% o Rideshare – 1.4% o Transit – 3.2% o Walk – 11.8% o Bicycle – 1.8% ▪ Table E.4: Total daily mileage per person by mode (based on all trips) n=891 o Vehicle – 23.6 o Transit – 1.37 o Walk – 0.40 o Bicycle – 0.22 ▪ Table 4.2: Average trip length by trip type (miles) o Average trip distance all bike trips – 2.19 o Estimated average bike commute trip distance – 2.26 o Estimated average bike other destination distance – 2.07 ▪ Table 4.3: Number of trips and total daily distance by bicycle, per day per adult o Number of trips by commuters – 2.81 o Number of trips by other destination cyclists – 2.60 o Miles per trip by commuters – 2.61 o Miles per trip by other destination cyclists – 2.39 o Total daily miles by commuters – 7.32 o Total daily miles by other destination cyclists – 6.21 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 216 ▪ Table 4.4: Reported daily cycling durations on days when cycling occurs o 10-29 min – 12.9% o 30-59 min – 23.7% o 1 Hour + - 63.4% o Average minutes – 51.3 o Distance at 10mph – 8.55 ▪ Table 4.5: Percent of cycling trips that are replacing auto trips o Average (commute) – 33.8% o Other destinations – 90.9% ▪ Table 4.6: Summary of avoided driving due to cycling o Bike commuter % - 0.70% o Daily total distance commuters – 7.32 o Commuter trips replacing auto – 33.8% o Other bike destination % - 3.18% o Daily total distance destination – 6.21 – 8.61 o Destination trips replacing auto – 90.9% o Total daily mileage per adult – 0.197 - 0.270 ▪ Table 4.8: Number of walkers per day o % of workers who commute by walking – 2.7% o % of adults who commute by walking – 2.0% o % of adults who walk to other destinations – 21.4% o Total daily transportation walk % - 23.5% ▪ Table 4.9: Number of trips and total daily distance by walking o Number of trips by commuters – 2.23 o Number of trips by other destination walkers – 2.63 o Miles per trips by commuter – 0.80 o Miles per trip by other destination walkers – 0.63 o Total daily miles by commuters – 1.79 o Total daily miles by other destination walkers – 1.66 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 217 ▪ Table 4.10: Reported daily walking durations o 10-29 min – 18.1% o 30-59 min – 43.9% o 1 Hour + - 38.0% o Average minutes – 46.2 o Distance at 3 mph – 2.31 ▪ Table 4.11: Degree of auto substitution by walk trips o Average (commute) – 39.5% o Other destination trips – 98.5% ▪ Table 4.12: Summary of avoided driving due to walking o Walk commuter % - 2.00% o Daily total distance commuter – 1.79 o Total daily mileage per adult – 0.364 – 0.506 (low-high) ▪ Table 5.4: Total annual estimated reduction for bicycling (miles of avoided auto use for the program communities per year) – 14.2 mil – 19.5 mil = 16.9 mil avg. ▪ Table 5.5: Total annual estimated reduction for walking (miles of avoided auto use for the program communities per year) – 26.3 mil – 36.5 mil = 31.4 mil avg. ▪ Table 5.7: Percent reduction in auto travel o Estimated daily driving per adult (miles) – 23.3 o Daily walking and cycling per adult (midpoint) – 0.668 o Percent reduction – 2.8% ▪ Table 5.8: How did you get to the transit stop o Bicycle/walk – 45% (n=64) Relevant projects/programs: ▪ Puerto Suello Hill Pathway – New Class I bike path between Mission Avenue in San Rafael, to Lincoln Avenue on-ramp near Puerto Suello Hill ▪ San Rafael Transit Center – Implement MTC Connectivity Program recommendations. Would improve wayfinding signage, add real-time information, and other signage ▪ Puerto Suello Transit Station Connector – Provide bike and pedestrian connection from Puerto Suello Hill via Mission Avenue to Transit Center. Requires a new connection either via Heatherton Street or Tamalpais Avenue connecting two existing facilities ▪ Mahon Creek Path Transit Connector – Connect the current terminus of the Mahon Creek path to the Transit Center via Second Street with improved crosswalks/ pavement markings through the intersection. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 218 ▪ Northgate Gap Closure – Nonmotorized connection to fill a key gap near Northgate Shopping Center; project part of larger resurfacing effort ▪ Los Ranchitos Road Connector – Connects Ranchitos Road from North San Pedro Road to Fairview with Class II bicycle lanes, filling a gap in the north-south bikeway; connects with the Puerto Suello Hill Path ▪ County Health and Wellness Campus – Provides connection from Canal neighborhood directly to new County Health facility at Kerner Boulevard and Bellam Boulevard ▪ Terra Linda at North San Rafael Improvements – Nonmotorized improvements to provide connectivity from Terra Linda neighborhood to Northgate Mall and to Civic Center. ▪ Medway Road Improvements – Variety of improvements including traffic calming, sidewalk enhancements, and development of new and improved bus stops. ▪ Francisco Boulevard East Improvements – Improved nonmotorized transportation along Francisco Boulevard East from Bellam Boulevard to Grand Avenue as proposed by the Canal Transportation Plan. ▪ Programs • Bicycle repair classes • Street skills • Street Smarts • Personal Travel Planning: household surveys, individualized responses to interested individuals, provision of customized support • Health promotion • Bikeway map • Riding with youth workshops • Share the Road/Path checkpoints • Seminars for engineers • Booths at Events • Safety campaign • Community walking maps San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 219 Canal Neighborhood Community-based Transportation Plan (2006) In 2002, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) started the Community -Based Transportation Planning Program to identify barriers to mobility in Bay Area communities and work to overcome them. Using a grassroots approach, the Community-Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) effort has created a collaborative planning process for minority and low -income Bay Area communities that involves residents, community organizations, transit operators, city governments, county congestion management agencies and MTC. This Plan documents the efforts and results of the community-based planning process for City of San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood. Background of the study is described in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 outlines the demographics and travel characteristics of the neighborhood. Transportation issues for the Canal Neighborhood as identified in previous studies and reports are summarized in Chapter 3. The techniques used to reach out to the community and the resulting list of transportation gaps are described in Chapter 4. In Chapter 5, solutions to address the transportation gaps identified in the previous chapter are presented and prioritized. Finally, in Chapter 6, considerations for implementation and potential funding sources are discussed. Relevant projects: ▪ Crosswalk and Lighting Improvements o Kerner Boulevard at Novato Street o Canal Street at Novato Street o Canal Street at Larkspur Street o Kerner Boulevard at Bellam Boulevard o Canal Street at Medway Road o Kerner Boulevard at Larkspur Street o Canal Street at Fairfax Street ▪ Canal Crossing – High Priority o Feasibility study of connection between the Canal Neighborhood and destinations north of the Canal waterway, then engineering/design, then construction ▪ Safe Routes to School Improvements – High Priority o Curb extensions and raised crosswalk at Bahia Vista Elementary school entrance on Bahia Way o Curb ramps and curb extensions at Canal Street/Bahia Way intersection ▪ Safety and Streetscape Improvement Project – High Priority o Canal neighborhood safety audit of traffic and transportation conditions (counts, collisions, speed, bike/pedestrian facilities/ sight lines, lighting, etc.) ▪ Poor bike/pedestrian access on the main arteries (Bellam Boulevard and Francisco Blvd East) leading to the neighborhood. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 220 ▪ Difficulty crossing major street (particularly along Bellam Boulevard, Canal Street, and the Canal Street/Medway Road intersection) ▪ Safety of walking at night ▪ Narrow sidewalks and barriers to ADA access ▪ Lack of bicycle parking ▪ Speed of vehicular traffic ▪ Highway Crossing o Phase 1: Study alternatives (General Plan suggests Harbor Street as crossing location) o Phase 2: Engineering and design for preferred alternative o Phase 3: Construction ▪ ‘Street Smarts’ Program o Educational program to raise awareness of traffic safety within communities to reduce collisions and injuries o Bi-lingual roadway signage, specifically related to parking control o Can be coordinated with PICSO (San Rafael’s program for pedestrian crosswalk enforcement) ▪ Neighborhood Transportation Information Kiosk o Provide info about transit, driving, bicycling, and walking, such as ‘Commuter Checks’ and other transit subsidies, transit routes, 511 rideshare program, bike routes, Trips for Kids’ after-school and earn-a-bike program o To be placed in central location such as Pickleweed Community Center ▪ Canalfront Paseo – see Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan o Provide bicycle/pedestrian access along the Canal waterway, in conjunction with the proposed Canal Crossing project, would help close gap in Bay Trail between Pickleweed Park and Pt. San Pedro Road. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 221 The San Francisco Bay Trail Gap Analysis Study (2005) The Bay Trail Project is a nonprofit organization administered by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) that plans, promotes and advocates for the implementation of a continuous 500- mile bicycling and hiking path around San Francisco Bay. When complete, the trail will pass through 47 cities, all nine Bay Area counties, and cross seven toll bridges. To date, slightly more than half the length of the Bay Trail alignment has been developed (354 miles in place, connects 47 cities, 500 miles total). In reaching this significant milestone, there is increased interest in overcoming the remaining gaps in the trail system. This report was commissioned by the Association of Bay Area Governments (A BAG) Bay Trail Project and the California Coastal Conservancy to answer two of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Bay Trail: “When will it be done?” and “How much will it cost?” ▪ Planned: short-term o Point San Pedro Road from Bayview Drive to Riviera Drive o Point San Pedro Road between Summit Ave and Bayview Drive o Point San Pedro Road between east end of Marina Boulevard and Summit Avenue o Fourth Street through downtown San Rafael o Second Street through downtown San Rafael o Around Pickleweed Park ▪ Planned: mid-term o Civic Center Drive between North San Pedro Road and McInnis Parkway o Cantera Way between Point San Pedro Road and McNear’s Beach o Third Street through downtown San Rafael o Grand Avenue between Second Street and Third Street o Point San Pedro Road from west Marin Boulevard to east end of Marin Boulevard o Canal Street between Grand Avenue and Pickleweed Park o Point San Pedro Road from Embarcadero Way to Marin Boulevard o Shoreline Park - Canalways o Shoreline Park – gun club segment ▪ Planned: Long-term o Redwood Highway between McInnis Parkway and Smith Ranch Road o Railroad corridor from end of McInnis Parkway to North Avenue o Marina Quarry o Beach Park between Grand Avenue and edge of park o Beach Park between edge of park and Francisco Boulevard East o Sir Francis Drake Boulevard approach to Richmond-San Rafael Bridge o Richmond-San Rafael Bridge San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix F | 222 North San Rafael Vision Promenade Conceptual Plan (2002) Purpose: To develop a bicycle and pedestrian Promenade that connects the east and west sides of North San Rafael and offers new recreational opportunities and enhanced community identity. Relevant projects: ▪ Create new pedestrian connections between the Terra Linda Recreation Center, Freitas Parkway, and Terra Linda Shopping Center. ▪ Revise parking in front of Scotty’s Market to create a new pedestrian-only plaza for seating, gathering, and expanded produce display. ▪ On Freitas Parkway, replace the existing pathway on the north and south sides of the street with a 6-foot-wide concrete pathway with theme details and a 2-foot-wide soft surface jogging path. Eliminate parking on each side of the street and install Class II bicycle lanes in each direction. Add park type pathway lighting along the new pathways. Add new landscaping along the shoulders to the creek and at the unplanted areas along the walkways. ▪ At Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas Avenue, the pedestrian element the Promenade splits into two parts, with one part heading down Las Gallinas Avenue and the other into the Northgate One Shopping Center. Along the south side of Las Gallinas Avenue, a new 6-foot- wide wide walkway with theme details should be installed to accommodate strollers and small children on bicycles. Work with the Northgate One Shopping Center to accomplish the various proposals shown in this Conceptual Plan. ▪ Las Gallinas Avenue is part of the identified north/south bicycle connection between Novato and downtown San Rafael, but new development goals at The Mall could cause four lanes of motor vehicle traffic to be constructed on Las Gallinas Avenue, eliminating bicycle traffic. If four lanes of auto traffic should occur, the City should negotiate with The Mall to develop new bicycle routes through this area. ▪ The community and City of San Rafael should negotiate with The Mall to include pedestrian circulation improvements in their expansion plans. ▪ New Class II bicycle lanes should be constructed on both sides of Northgate Drive between Freitas Parkway and Los Ranchitos Road. ▪ On Las Gallinas Avenue at Northgate Three, a new vehicular entry with a new signalized intersection should be constructed. ▪ From the intersection at Las Gallinas Avenue and Merrydale Road, Class II bikes lanes and pedestrian ways should continue east of Mt. Olivet Cemetery to the Northwestern Pacific Railroad right of way. ▪ A multi-purpose pathway with a 2-foot-wide jogging path on each should be constructed parallel to the railroad tracks under Highway 101 from Merrydale Road (east of Guide Dogs for the Blind) to Civic Center Drive. ▪ At Civic Center Drive, the proposed multi-use pathway will intersect with the existing Class II bicycle lanes on Civic Center. From this point, new Class II bicycle lanes and minimum 6-foot-wide sidewalks (in each direction) should connect to Lagoon Park. 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Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix G | 231 Current Bicycle Parking Requirements The San Rafael zoning code has the following requirements for bicycle parking: • Bicycle parking shall be required for all new nonresidential developments with 30 or more parking spaces, and for all public/quasi-public uses. • Number of short-term spaces required: 5% of the requirement for automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of 1 bicycle rack with the capacity to hold 2 bicycles. • Number of long-term spaces required: for nonresidential buildings with over 10 tenant-occupants, 5% of the requirement for automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of 1 space. • The number of short-term spaces required for public/quasi-public uses is to be determined by a parking study, or is specified by use permit. Zoning Regulations Consider allowing reductions in parking requirements for developers who provide bicycle parking. Many cities allow for bicycle parking to substitute motor vehicle parking up to a certain maximum. For example, the City of Portland, Oregon allows every five non -required bicycle parking spaces to reduce the motor vehicle parking requirement by one space, up to a maximum of 25% of required parking. Table 15 lists local and national examples of bicycle parking reductions. Bicycle Parking Reduction Examples Location Allowed Parking Reduction Maximum Allowed Reduction Portland, OR Every 5 bicycle parking spaces above requirement = 1 vehicle space 25% of vehicle parking requirement Denver, CO Every 6 bicycle parking spaces above requirement = 1 vehicle space 5% of vehicle parking requirement San Jose, CA Every 10 Class 2 or every 5 Class 1 spaces above requirement = 1 vehicle space 10% of vehicle parking requirement or 2 vehicle spaces, whichever is less Santa Monica, CA Every 5 bicycle parking spaces above requirement = 1 vehicle space 15% of vehicle parking requirement Oakland, CA Every 6 bicycle spaces above requirement = 1 vehicle space. The additional bicycle parking provided must preserve the same proportion of long-term and short-term spaces as was required by code. 5% of vehicle parking requirement San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix G | 232 Consider adding bicycle parking requirements for new, multi-unit residential developments. Currently, City code only has bicycle parking for non- residential developments. The table below lists local and national examples of bicycle parking requirements for new, multi-unit residential developments. Residential Bicycle Parking Requirement Examples Location Allowed Parking Reduction Maximum Allowed Reduction San Francisco, CA 1.0 Class 1 space for every 2 dwelling units up to 50. 1.0 Class 1 space for every 4 dwelling units over 50. No bicycle parking required for senior citizen or disabled housing. Group housing requires 1 Class 1 space for every 3 bedrooms. Oakland, CA 1.0 Class 1 space for every 4 dwelling units, 1 Class 2 space for each 20 dwelling units. Developments with private garages for each unit. Two-family dwellings or smaller. Santa Monica, CA 1.0 Class 1 space per bedroom. Class 2 space requirement is 10% of the Class 1 requirement, with a minimum of 2 Class 2 spaces per project. Senior citizen housing requires 0.5 Class 1 spaces per bedroom and 25% of Class 1 requirement for Class 2 spaces. Portland, OR 1.5 Class 1 spaces per dwelling unit in Central City; 1.1 spaces per unit elsewhere. 1.0 Class 2 space for every 20 dwelling units, with a minimum of 2 spaces per project. Group living facilities require 1 Class 1 space per 20 residents. Dormitories require 1 Class 1 space per 8 residents. Santa Cruz, CA 1.0 Class 1 space for every dwelling unit. Duplexes exempt from bicycle parking requirements. Consider including requirements or incentives for showers and clothes lockers in new commercial developments to encourage bicycle commuting. The table below lists local and national examples of shower requirements and incentives written into local municipal codes. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix G | 233 Workplace Shower Requirement Examples Location Criteria Shower Requirement Locker Requirement San Francisco, CA Medical, professional, general business offices, financial services, business and trade schools, and general business services. 0-9,999 sq. ft. None None 10,000-19,999 sq. ft. 1 2 20,000-49,999 sq. ft. 2 4 50,000+ sq. ft. 4 8 Retail, personal, eating, and drinking services 0-24,999 sq. ft. None None 25,000-49,999 sq. ft. 1 2 50,000-99,999 sq. ft. 2 4 100,000+ sq. ft. 4 8 Oakland, CA Commercial uses with 150,000 sq. ft. of floor area or greater. All other uses exempted. Minimum if 2 showers per gender, plus 1 shower per gender for each 150,000 sq. ft. above 150,000 sq. ft. 4 lockers required per shower Santa Monica, CA Nonresidential development 0-10,000 sq. ft. None 1 clothes locker for 75% of Class 1 parking spacers 10,000-24,999 sq. ft. 1 25,000-124,999 sq. ft. 2 125,000+ sq. ft. 4 San Jose, CA Warehouse 0-84,999 sq. ft. 0 None 85,000-425,000 sq. ft. 1 425,001-635,000 sq. ft. 2 635,000+ sq. ft. 2 showers plus 1 shower for every 425,000 sq. ft. above 635,000 sq. ft. General Industrial 0-39,999 sq. ft. 0 40,000-200,000 sq. ft. 2 200,001-300,000 sq. ft. 3 300,000+ sq. ft. 3 showers plus 1 shower for each additional 200,000 sq. ft. above 300,000 sq. ft. Office, research, and development 0-29,999 sq. ft. 0 30,000-150,000 sq. ft. 2 150,001-225,000 sq. ft. 3 225,000+ sq. ft. 3 showers plus 1 additional shower per 150,000 sq. ft. above 225,000 sq. ft. Sunnyvale, CA No bicycle parking requirement; instead, parking reductions granted for showers and lockers: “The installation of employee showers and locker rooms may reduce required parking up to 3% of the total spaces.” San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix G | 234 Recommendations The following improvements were recommended: • Along Fourth Street, install inverted U-shaped bike racks in locations where they are currently not immediately accessible. The most suitable location for this is along the north side of Fourth Street between Court Street and E Street. Currently, there are no facilities along this stretch of Fourth Street. Although there are racks available on the south side of Fourth Street, the added inconvenience of having to walk farther and cross a major street to reach one’s destination leads bicyclists to instead use other objects (trees, street signs, parking meters, etc.) to park their bicycles. Other suitable locations include the north side of the Cijos Street/Fourth Street intersection, and near short-term uses on Fourth Street east of Highway 101. • Consider installing a bicycle corral on Fourth Street adjacent to City Plaza. An on-street corral would replace 1 on-street motor vehicle parking space with 8 to 12 bicycle parking spaces. • Install bicycle rooms/cages near the Downtown San Rafael Transit Center and major employment centers. Bicycle cages are fenced cages or rooms that have bike racks inside and are access-controlled. They can be sized based on the allowed space, can be located inside an existing building or as a standalone structure, and are typically accessed with a cardkey or keypad. Ideal locations for this kind of facility in San Rafael would be in the relocated transit center and in the downtown garages (A Street or C Street) to encourage bicycle commuting to and from downtown employers. Within the downtown garages, existing motor vehicle parking spaces can be converted to a bicycle cage by utilizing simple fencing and an access-controlled gate. If a bicycle cage is infeasible at the relocated transit center due to space constraints, instead consider using bike lockers for their smaller footprint. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 235 Appendix H: Prioritization Rankings This appendix shows the input data and prioritization rankings for each proposed project. The prioritization rankings are meant to provide a starting point for considering San Rafael’s bicycling and walking priorities based on measures related to this plan’s goals. In practice, implementation of proposed projects is subject to available funding and may not necessarily follow the rank order. Return to list of appendices On December 14, 2016, the BPAC discussed with the City of San Rafael and Alta Planning + Design potential changes to the list of bicycle- and pedestrian-related goals documented in the 2011 Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan.1 Comments were collected in the BPAC Meeting #1 Notes,2 and Alta Planning + Design provided the City of San Rafael updated with draft goals to reflect the changes discussed by the BPAC. Below is a list of the draft goals: • Goal 1: Coordination - Build on existing and ongoing planning efforts to identify changing needs at the local and regional levels, including Complete Street, environmental, and transit projects • Goal 2: Connectivity - Develop a bicycle and pedestrian network that connects residents and visitors to major activity centers, existing and planned transit, and recreational facilities • Goal 3: Safety - Identify and prioritize the mitigation of bicycle- and pedestrian-related safety issues • Goal 4: Universal Design - Promote design standards and support facilities that encourage bicycling and walking among people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, families, and people with limited mobility • Goal 5: Programs – Support bicycling and walking by providing educational encouragement programs These goals provide the foundation for the 2017 San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update. Specifically, they are intended to the basis for a set of prioritization criteria to evaluate and prioritize the plan’s list of proposed bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. By matching the goals to the prioritization process, it will help ensure that what is proposed in the plan is meeting the needs and wants of San Rafael residents. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 236 Exercise To better understand the BPAC’s priorities, the City of San Rafael sent an online priority weighting exercise to the BPAC on Wednesday, August 16th. Other prioritization exercises may include a simple ranking of program goals by each BPAC member. This approach, while quick and intuitive, does not provide any insight into the degree to which BPAC members value one goal relative to another. For example, if the BPAC ranked the goals of Coordination, Connectivity, and Safety in order as their three highest priorities, it would not be possible to tell if Coordination and Connectivity were valued equally or if Safety was valued as a distant third. To address this issue of unknown scale, the priority weighting exercise sent to the BPAC used pairwise comparisons. Pairwise comparisons are the process of comparing goals in isolated pairs to judge which goal is preferred and by how much. These “head-to-head” match-ups were presented along a sliding scale of 0 (equally important) to 5 (extremely more important) in the online exercise partially illustrated in the image below. For the online exercise, the Programs goal was replaced with a Costs prioritization criterion because educational and encouragement programs will be prioritized separately from the infrastructure projects and because upfront capital costs to build an infrastructure project may be an important factor in whether or how quickly a project is constructed. BPAC members were able to select the relative level of importance between each of the five goals in the head-to-head comparisons (i.e., Coordination v. Connectivity, Coordination v. Safety, etc.). The online priority weighting exercise was closed Wednesday, August 22nd. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 237 Results Alta Planning + Design received six responses to the online priority weighting exercise. The responses are shown in the table below. Points were assigned to the sliding scale of response as follows: Equally Important (0 points), Slightly More Important (1 point), Fairly More Important (2 points), Moderately More Important (3 points), Much More Important (4 points), and Extremely More Important (5 points). Priority Weighting Exercise Responses Comparison Respondent #1 Respondent #2 Respondent #3 Respondent #4 Respondent #5 Respondent #6 Overall Comparison Coordination v. Connectivity Connectivity (+1) Connectivity (+3) Connectivity (+2) Connectivity (+3) Equally Important Connectivity (+2) Coordination (+0) Connectivity (+11) Coordination v. Safety Coordination (+2) Safety (+3) Coordination (+1) Safety (+4) Safety (+4) Safety (+5) Coordination (+3) Safety (+16) Coordination v. Universal Design Coordination (+4) Universal Design (+2) Universal Design (+2) Universal Design (+4) Equally Important Coordination (+4) Coordination (+8) Universal Design (+8) Coordination v. Costs Coordination (+2) Equally Important Coordination (+2) Coordination (+2) Costs (+1) Coordination (+3) Coordination (+9) Costs (+1) Connectivity v. Safety Connectivity (+3) Equally Important Connectivity (+3) Safety (+4) Safety (+2) Safety (+5) Connectivity (+6) Safety (+11) Connectivity v. Universal Design Connectivity (+4) Connectivity (+2) Connectivity (+1) Universal Design (+2) Equally Important Connectivity (+3) Connectivity (+10) Universal Design (+2) Connectivity v. Costs Connectivity (+2) Connectivity (+4) Connectivity (+4) Connectivity (+3) Costs (+1) Connectivity (+3) Connectivity (+16) Costs (+1) Safety v. Universal Design Safety (+2) Safety (+2) Universal Design (+1) Safety (+4) Safety (+2) Safety (+5) Safety (+15) Universal Design (+1) Safety v. Costs Safety (+2) Safety (+3) Safety (+1) Safety (+4) Equally Important Safety (+5) Safety (+15) Costs (0) Universal Design v. Costs Costs (+3) Universal Design (+2) Universal Design (+1) Universal Design (+2) Costs (+2) Costs (+2) Universal Design (+5) Costs (+7) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 238 Conclusion The overall number of points for each goal were aggregated to develop the total scores shown in the table below. The aggregated results from the BPAC ranked the prioritization criteria in the following order from most important to least important: Safety (57 points), Connectivity (43 points), Coordination (20 points), Universal Design (16 points), and Costs (9 points). This means that Safety was almost three times as important as Coordination, Connectivity was more than twice as important Coordination, there was little difference in importance between Coordination and Universal Design, and Costs was almost half as important as Universal Design among the BPAC members that responded to the online exercise. The relative importance among the five prioritization criteria will be applied when prioritizing the list of proposed infrastructure projects. Total Scores and Rankings for Prioritization Criteria Total Score Rank 20 3rd 43 2nd 57 1st 16 4th 9 5th The following the presentation of these findings, the BPAC formed a prioritization subcommittee to help guide the prioritization proce ss. The subcommittee recommended refining the prioritization criteria categories to: Safety, Coordination, and Connectivity. From t here, a series of prioritization criteria were identified for each category and the weights shown in the table above were distributed among the criteria within each category. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 239 Selected Prioritization Criteria: • Safety o Collisions – Number of bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions within 250 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: 2009-2016, SWITRS/TIMS ▪ Weight: 25 points maximum o Areas of Concern – Number of publicly-identified areas of concern within 250 feet of the project ▪ Weight: 23 points maximum • Coordination o Public Comments – Number of mapped comments (excluding areas of concern) received within 250 feet of the proposed project ▪ Weight: 17 points maximum • Connectivity o Population – Number of San Rafael residents living within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: 2012-2016, American Community Survey ▪ Weight: 4 points maximum o Employment Centers – Number of part- and full-time employees working within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: 2015, LEHD ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum o Civic Centers – Number of government buildings (i.e., post offices, libraries, City Hall, fire stations, police stations, etc.) within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: MarinMap ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum o Medical Facilities – Number of medical facilities within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: MarinMap ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum o Schools – Number of elementary, middle, high, and postsecondary schools within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: MarinMap ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum o Transit – Number of transit stops within 1,320 feet of the proposed project ▪ Source: MarinMap ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum o Gap Closure – Number of existing Class I and Class II bikeways that the proposed project would connect to ▪ Weight: 5 points maximum San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 240 The table below shows the score for each prioritization criterium for the list of proposed projects (calculated by multiplying the individual project’s percent rank among all other proposed projects by the criterium weight) and the raw criterium value (in parenthesis). The Overall Score is the sum of all prioritization criteria scores. The Group Rank shows how the individual projects ranks among its geographic group (A through G). And the Overall Rank shows how the individual project ranks among the full list of proposed projects. Prioritization Proposed Projects Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank A01 Las Gallinas Avenue Cedar Hill Drive/ Santiago Way Lucas Valley Road 0 (315) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7 (1) 0 (15) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (21) 0 (0) 11 28 108 A02 McInnis Parkway Sidepath McInnis Parkway north terminus North City Limit 4 (3395) 0 (0) 0 (0) 13 (4) 4 (4819) 3 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (3) 0 (0) 25 20 84 A03 Redwood Highway/ Civic Center Drive Marin Center Drive Professional Center Parkway 3 (2632) 9 (1) 11 (1) 9 (2) 4 (5082) 3 (3) 5 (6) 0 (0) 3 (19) 0 (0) 46 10 49 A04 Redwood Highway/ Civic Center Drive Manuel T. Freitas Parkway/ Highway 101 off - ramp N/A 1 (786) 0 (0) 11 (1) 7 (1) 2 (584) 0 (0) 4 (2) 0 (0) 2 (7) 5 (7) 30 15 70 A05 Michael's Parking Lot Pathway Las Gallinas Avenue Merrydale Road 2 (1514) 12 (2) 11 (1) 7 (1) 3 (2208) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (15) 0 (0) 38 12 57 A06 Las Gallinas Avenue Merrydale Road N/A 2 (1134) 9 (1) 11 (1) 0 (0) 3 (2109) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (12) 5 (7) 31 13 68 A07 Merrydale Road Las Gallinas Avenue SMART Pathway 4 (4326) 12 (2) 11 (1) 13 (4) 4 (5563) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (44) 0 (0) 50 7 42 A08 Los Ranchitos Road Northgate Drive Golden Hinde Boulevard 4 (7582) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (3267) 4 (5) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (78) 0 (0) 25 19 83 A09 Walter Place Pathway Los Ranchitos Road Corillo Drive 2 (1285) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7 (1) 1 (332) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (12) 0 (0) 13 26 106 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 241 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank A10 Civic Center Station Pathway/P uerto Suello Hill Pathway North San Pedro Road South end of Merrydale Road/ Puerto Suello Hill Pathway 3 (2446) 19 (7) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (422) 4 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (26) 0 (0) 31 14 69 A11 Civic Center Station Pathway West of Civic Center SMART Station N/A 2 (1283) 0 (0) 0 (0) 9 (2) 2 (706) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (17) 5 (7) 22 21 88 A12 Civic Center SMART Station N/A N/A 2 (1065) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7 (1) 2 (778) 3 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 5 (7) 19 24 94 A13 McInnis Parkway Sidepath Civic Center Drive Bridgewater Drive 3 (1948) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7 (1) 4 (3164) 4 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 18 25 96 A14 Madison Avenue Civic Center Drive Roosevelt Avenue/ existing Madison Avenue pathway 1 (625) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (2187) 4 (8) 0 (0) 3 (1) 3 (13) 0 (0) 22 22 89 A15 Merrydale Road SMART Pathway Puerto Suello Hill Pathway 5 (10601) 17 (5) 16 (2) 7 (1) 5 (9525) 5 (14) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (94) 0 (0) 59 5 28 A16 Civic Center Drive Peter Behr Drive North San Pedro Road 4 (3317) 17 (5) 0 (0) 9 (2) 4 (7386) 5 (31) 0 (0) 5 (6) 4 (56) 0 (0) 48 9 47 A17 North San Pedro Road Los Ranchitos Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue 5 (12173) 22 (19) 23 (16) 16 (22) 3 (2510) 5 (34) 0 (0) 5 (6) 5 (180) 0 (0) 84 2 8 A18 North San Pedro Road Highway 101 N/A 2 (1074) 12 (2) 16 (2) 9 (2) 1 (280) 3 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (11) 0 (0) 45 11 50 A19 North San Pedro Road Los Ranchitos Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue 5 (12173) 22 (19) 23 (16) 16 (22) 3 (2510) 5 (34) 0 (0) 5 (6) 5 (180) 0 (0) 84 1 7 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 242 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank A20 North San Pedro Road Highway 101 on- ramp N/A 1 (930) 0 (0) 11 (1) 7 (1) 1 (139) 4 (5) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (19) 0 (0) 27 18 81 A21 North San Pedro Road Civic Center Drive/ San Pablo Avenue N/A 1 (546) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (21) 4 (5) 0 (0) 4 (3) 3 (13) 0 (0) 21 23 91 A22 Lucas Valley Road/Smit h Ranch Road Los Gamos Drive Silveira Parkway 5 (26033) 21 (12) 0 (0) 9 (2) 5 (18214) 5 (17) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (59) 0 (0) 50 8 45 A23 Northgate Drive Las Gallinas Avenue (north) 270 feet south of Las Gallinas Avenue (north) 1 (1000) 20 (8) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1316) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (23) 0 (0) 27 17 78 A24 Merrydale Road Las Gallinas Avenue Willow Avenue 3 (1785) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (2568) 3 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (16) 0 (0) 12 27 107 A25 Las Gallinas Avenue Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Northgate Drive 3 (2739) 21 (11) 19 (4) 15 (10) 3 (1915) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (3) 5 (82) 0 (0) 71 3 19 A26 North San Pedro Road Merrydale Road N/A 2 (1081) 9 (1) 11 (1) 0 (0) 1 (235) 3 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (13) 0 (0) 27 16 76 A27 Redwood Highway access road Smith Ranch Road Professional Center Parkway 4 (6768) 14 (3) 0 (0) 13 (4) 5 (10105) 4 (8) 5 (5) 0 (0) 3 (18) 4 (1) 53 6 39 A28 Las Gallinas Avenue Northgate Drive (north) Golden Hinde Boulevard 5 (17652) 23 (22) 16 (2) 0 (0) 5 (17442) 4 (8) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (206) 0 (0) 60 4 27 B01 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Mission Pass Path Del Ganado Road 4 (9017) 16 (4) 16 (2) 11 (3) 2 (602) 4 (4) 0 (0) 4 (3) 4 (34) 0 (0) 61 3 25 B02 Montecillo Road Freitas Parkway Trellis Drive 4 (4163) 14 (3) 16 (2) 0 (0) 3 (2890) 4 (4) 3 (1) 5 (8) 4 (40) 0 (0) 53 4 36 B03 Montecillo Road Trellis Drive Nova Albion Way 2 (1146) 12 (2) 0 (0) 7 (1) 3 (2358) 0 (0) 3 (1) 4 (4) 2 (6) 0 (0) 33 6 65 B04 Trellis Drive Esmeyer Drive N/A 1 (472) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1876) 0 (0) 3 (1) 4 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 10 8 111 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 243 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank B05 Devon Drive Esmeyer Drive Golden Hinde Boulevard 4 (5393) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (6837) 0 (0) 5 (5) 5 (10) 3 (11) 0 (0) 29 7 74 B06 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Montecillo Road Del Presidio Boulevard 4 (8345) 23 (24) 22 (15) 17 (27) 5 (9367) 4 (4) 4 (4) 5 (8) 5 (221) 0 (0) 89 1 5 B07 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway Las Gallinas Avenue Northgate Drive 3 (2465) 17 (5) 18 (3) 15 (10) 4 (3194) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (79) 0 (0) 62 2 24 B08 Nova Albion Way Las Gallinas Avenue 155 feet south of Arias Street 1 (829) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (215) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 4 (25) 0 (0) 9 9 112 B09 Nova Albion Way 155 feet south of Arias Street Montecillo Road 2 (1239) 12 (2) 11 (1) 9 (2) 3 (2436) 0 (0) 3 (1) 4 (4) 4 (28) 0 (0) 49 5 46 C01 Greenfield Avenue West City Limit (near Ross Valley Drive) West End Avenue 4 (3476) 14 (3) 11 (1) 0 (0) 2 (921) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (19) 0 (0) 35 12 62 C02 Greenfield Avenue West End Avenue N/A 1 (974) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 1 (467) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 16 18 101 C03 Fourth Street Second Street/ Marquard Avenue N/A 2 (1063) 9 (1) 18 (3) 7 (1) 1 (329) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (6) 0 (0) 39 11 56 C04 West End Avenue Greenfield Avenue Marquard Avenue 3 (2487) 14 (3) 19 (4) 13 (4) 2 (877) 3 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (10) 0 (0) 56 6 29 C05 West End Avenue Marquard Avenue N/A 1 (1032) 9 (1) 18 (3) 9 (2) 1 (307) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (6) 0 (0) 41 10 53 C06 Second Street Fourth Street/ Marquard Avenue Miramar Avenue 4 (7609) 21 (11) 22 (13) 16 (20) 4 (4327) 4 (5) 5 (6) 0 (0) 4 (21) 0 (0) 80 3 13 C07 Second Street West Street N/A 2 (1085) 0 (0) 16 (2) 9 (2) 1 (335) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (6) 0 (0) 32 14 67 C08 Second Street East Street N/A 2 (1239) 12 (2) 18 (3) 11 (3) 1 (488) 2 (1) 3 (1) 0 (0) 1 (2) 0 (0) 51 8 41 C09 Second Street Miramar Avenue N/A 3 (1649) 9 (1) 0 (0) 11 (3) 2 (1298) 0 (0) 4 (2) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 29 15 73 C10 Second Street G Street N/A 2 (1450) 12 (2) 0 (0) 11 (3) 2 (1069) 2 (1) 4 (2) 0 (0) 1 (3) 0 (0) 34 13 64 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 244 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank C11 G Street Fourth Street/ Marquard Avenue Second Street 3 (1751) 19 (7) 0 (0) 14 (6) 2 (1166) 2 (1) 4 (2) 3 (1) 1 (4) 0 (0) 48 9 48 C12 D Street/ C Street Fourth Street San Rafael Avenue 5 (36027) 24 (44) 21 (9) 16 (18) 5 (31499) 5 (43) 5 (30) 5 (13) 4 (39) 0 (0) 92 1 3 C13 Miramar Avenue/ First Street Second Street E Street 4 (10406) 20 (9) 11 (1) 15 (9) 4 (7354) 4 (7) 5 (10) 3 (1) 3 (18) 0 (0) 71 4 20 C14 First Street E Street D Street 3 (2291) 14 (3) 11 (1) 11 (3) 3 (2018) 3 (2) 4 (2) 3 (1) 1 (4) 0 (0) 53 7 38 C15 Fourth Street/ Second Street West City Limit (near Ross Valley Drive) Second Street 4 (9468) 22 (14) 20 (5) 9 (2) 3 (1877) 3 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (39) 0 (0) 66 5 23 C16 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road N/A 3 (1522) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (7) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6 21 121 C17 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road Racquet Club Drive 4 (5251) 0 (0) 18 (3) 0 (0) 1 (168) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 27 16 80 C18 Fifth Avenue Happy Lane N/A 3 (1620) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 0 (9) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 17 17 99 C19 River Oaks Road Racquet Club Drive N/A 3 (1639) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (9) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6 19 119 C20 Fifth Avenue Racquet Club Drive N/A 2 (1458) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (68) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6 20 120 C21 Fifth Avenue River Oaks Road H Street 5 (20644) 20 (9) 22 (11) 15 (12) 3 (2623) 3 (3) 3 (1) 5 (5) 3 (17) 0 (0) 81 2 11 D01 Downtown East-West Connectio n Fourth Street/ Second Street Union Street 5 (33545) 25 (214) 22 (13) 17 (65) 5 (67235) 5 (78) 5 (62) 5 (16) 5 (295) 0 (0) 94 1 1 D02 West Tamalpais Avenue Second Street Mission Avenue 4 (9187) 25 (95) 21 (7) 17 (38) 5 (16566) 5 (9) 5 (16) 0 (0) 5 (119) 0 (0) 86 3 6 D03 Davidson Middle School Path (Lindaro Street/ Jordan Street/ Mahon Creek Path/ Andersen Drive Woodland Avenue 4 (4388) 16 (4) 0 (0) 14 (7) 4 (4905) 0 (0) 4 (3) 5 (5) 3 (14) 0 (0) 50 15 44 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 245 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank Lovell Avenue) D04 Fourth Street Union Street San Rafael High School playing field 1 (925) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1948) 4 (4) 3 (1) 3 (1) 2 (7) 0 (0) 15 26 102 D05 Third Street Grand Avenue East City Limit (near Embarcader o Way) 4 (4439) 23 (25) 18 (3) 16 (14) 4 (7563) 5 (12) 4 (4) 4 (3) 4 (36) 0 (0) 83 4 9 D06 First Street D Street B Street 3 (2146) 14 (3) 0 (0) 7 (1) 3 (2275) 3 (2) 4 (3) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 35 19 63 D07 Safeway Path First Street Albert Park Path 3 (1712) 16 (4) 0 (0) 11 (3) 3 (2626) 3 (2) 4 (3) 0 (0) 2 (7) 0 (0) 42 16 52 D08 Second Street Highway 101 undercrossi ng N/A 2 (1125) 12 (2) 19 (4) 7 (1) 4 (3187) 0 (0) 4 (4) 0 (0) 3 (19) 5 (4) 56 9 30 D09 Second Street Highway 101 on- ramp N/A 2 (1072) 19 (7) 21 (7) 13 (4) 4 (2912) 2 (1) 4 (2) 0 (0) 4 (20) 5 (4) 72 7 18 D10 Second Street Highway 101 off- ramp N/A 1 (985) 21 (10) 11 (1) 9 (2) 4 (2921) 4 (4) 4 (3) 0 (0) 3 (15) 0 (0) 56 10 31 D11 First Street B Street N/A 2 (1481) 14 (3) 0 (0) 9 (2) 3 (2177) 3 (2) 4 (2) 0 (0) 2 (8) 0 (0) 37 18 60 D12 Andersen Drive Albert Park Path Mahon Creek Connector 3 (1767) 9 (1) 11 (1) 14 (6) 4 (2897) 3 (2) 4 (3) 3 (1) 2 (9) 0 (0) 52 14 40 D13 Andersen Drive Lindaro Street N/A 2 (1141) 9 (1) 0 (0) 11 (3) 2 (1646) 0 (0) 4 (3) 3 (1) 2 (6) 5 (4) 38 17 58 D14 Lindaro Street Jordan Street N/A 2 (1114) 9 (1) 0 (0) 9 (2) 2 (1135) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 1 (4) 0 (0) 26 23 82 D15 Lindaro Street Woodland Avenue N/A 1 (1031) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (552) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 15 27 103 D16 Woodland Avenue Seibel Street N/A 1 (941) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (426) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 15 28 104 D17 Southern Heights Boulevard 150 feet north of Meyers Road N/A 3 (1584) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 1 (68) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 17 25 98 D18 Francisco Boulevard West Second Street Andersen Drive 4 (2873) 21 (12) 22 (10) 14 (7) 4 (5081) 3 (2) 4 (3) 0 (0) 4 (27) 0 (0) 77 6 16 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 246 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank D19 Andersen Drive Francisco Boulevard West N/A 1 (736) 9 (1) 11 (1) 0 (0) 2 (656) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (3) 5 (4) 27 22 79 D20 Highway 101 undercross ings Various Locations (not shown on map) N/A 4 (6034) 24 (37) 21 (9) 16 (16) 5 (11896) 5 (17) 5 (12) 0 (0) 5 (95) 5 (7) 90 2 4 D21 Puerto Suello Hill Pathway Pacheco Street Merrydale Road 4 (6985) 22 (19) 21 (6) 15 (8) 2 (1656) 0 (0) 5 (6) 4 (2) 4 (50) 0 (0) 78 5 14 D22 Fourth Street Hetherton Street N/A 2 (1222) 20 (8) 0 (0) 13 (4) 3 (2322) 3 (3) 4 (2) 0 (0) 3 (17) 5 (7) 53 13 37 D23 Mission Avenue Union Street N/A 1 (996) 14 (3) 16 (2) 9 (2) 2 (1651) 4 (4) 3 (1) 3 (1) 2 (8) 0 (0) 56 11 32 D24 Lovell Avenue Woodland Avenue (west) Irwin Street 3 (2412) 9 (1) 0 (0) 11 (3) 3 (2343) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (4) 1 (4) 0 (0) 32 20 66 D25 Lovell Avenue Jordan Street N/A 1 (999) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1118) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 1 (2) 0 (0) 8 29 113 D26 Lovell Avenue Irwin Street N/A 1 (1055) 9 (1) 0 (0) 9 (2) 2 (819) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 22 24 90 D27 Mission Avenue Belle Avenue Embarcader o Way 3 (2615) 0 (0) 11 (1) 9 (2) 1 (485) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 1 (1) 0 (0) 29 21 72 D28 Mission Avenue Hetherton Street N/A 2 (1466) 19 (7) 0 (0) 14 (7) 3 (1940) 3 (3) 4 (2) 0 (0) 3 (17) 5 (7) 54 12 34 D29 Third Street Hetherton Street N/A 2 (1111) 23 (20) 16 (2) 13 (4) 3 (2793) 3 (3) 4 (2) 0 (0) 3 (19) 0 (0) 69 8 22 E01 Point San Pedro Road Marina Boulevard Montecito Road 5 (16046) 0 (0) 0 (0) 11 (3) 1 (201) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (24) 4 (1) 24 3 85 E02 Point San Pedro Road Sea Way Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way 1 (1058) 14 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (36) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 4 (1) 23 4 87 E03 Point San Pedro Road Balboa Avenue/ Bay Way San Pedro Cove 3 (1519) 14 (3) 19 (4) 0 (0) 1 (138) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (3) 0 (0) 4 (1) 44 1 51 E04 Point San Pedro Road Manderly Road N/A 0 (379) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 0 (22) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 4 (1) 18 5 95 E05 Point San Pedro Road San Pedro Cove Bayview Drive 1 (935) 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (328) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 4 (1) 17 6 97 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 247 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank E06 Point San Pedro Road Knight Drive N/A 0 (194) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (50) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 7 9 118 E07 Point San Pedro Road Main Drive Riviera Drive 1 (982) 14 (3) 0 (0) 13 (4) 1 (218) 3 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 36 2 61 E08 Point San Pedro Road Riviera Drive Cantera Way 3 (1653) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (86) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 7 8 117 E09 Cantera Way Point San Pedro Road North San Pedro Road 4 (3711) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (16) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (2) 10 7 110 F01 Grand Avenue Francisco Boulevard East Second Street 2 (1212) 21 (12) 19 (4) 14 (5) 3 (2864) 4 (4) 3 (1) 0 (0) 4 (22) 0 (0) 70 6 21 F02 Grand Avenue Fourth Street Second Street 4 (4550) 24 (37) 19 (4) 15 (9) 5 (8890) 5 (16) 5 (8) 0 (0) 5 (74) 0 (0) 80 3 12 F03 Second Street Grand Avenue N/A 1 (873) 19 (7) 11 (1) 7 (1) 3 (2736) 4 (4) 3 (1) 0 (0) 3 (19) 0 (0) 50 10 43 F04 Montecito Plaza Waterfron t Trail Grand Avenue Third Street 4 (3167) 12 (2) 16 (2) 11 (3) 4 (3269) 4 (4) 3 (1) 3 (1) 4 (21) 0 (0) 60 7 26 F05 Canal Crossing Mouth of Yacht Club harbor Third Street 3 (2437) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 2 (916) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (2) 0 (0) 17 16 100 F06 Yacht Club Drive Francisco Boulevard East Yacht Club Drive north terminus/ Beach Park 2 (1065) 16 (4) 0 (0) 11 (3) 3 (2697) 3 (2) 3 (1) 0 (0) 2 (8) 0 (0) 40 11 54 F07 Harbor Street Francisco Boulevard East Canal Street 4 (7207) 18 (6) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (4025) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (8) 0 (0) 29 14 75 F08 Francisco Boulevard East Grand Avenue Vivian Street 5 (11357) 24 (39) 20 (5) 16 (16) 5 (10965) 4 (5) 4 (2) 0 (0) 4 (37) 0 (0) 82 2 10 F09 Canal Street Harbor Street Pickleweed Community Center entrance 5 (50661) 23 (25) 19 (4) 9 (2) 4 (6866) 4 (4) 0 (0) 5 (7) 4 (71) 4 (1) 78 4 15 F-10 Canal Street Sorrento Way Schoen Park (east end) 5 (15523) 20 (8) 11 (1) 0 (0) 2 (832) 4 (6) 0 (0) 5 (12) 3 (17) 4 (1) 53 9 35 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 248 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank F11 Bahia Place Creek Pathway Canal Street 3230 Kerner Boulevard (Marin County Mental Health Services) 5 (31994) 23 (20) 11 (1) 11 (3) 5 (10270) 5 (10) 4 (3) 5 (8) 4 (43) 4 (1) 76 5 17 F12 Bellam Boulevard/ Baypoint Village Drive Andersen Drive Baypoint Drive 5 (19247) 25 (53) 23 (23) 17 (29) 5 (29727) 5 (33) 5 (12) 0 (0) 5 (87) 4 (1) 93 1 2 F13 Bellam Boulevard Kerner Boulevard N/A 3 (2192) 17 (5) 11 (1) 0 (0) 4 (3010) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 (0) 2 (7) 0 (0) 40 12 55 F14 Kerner Boulevard Bellam Boulevard Kerner Boulevard south terminus (south of Irene Street) 3 (2848) 17 (5) 11 (1) 7 (1) 4 (8426) 4 (7) 5 (6) 0 (0) 3 (16) 0 (0) 55 8 33 F15 Kerner Boulevard Pathway Kerner Boulevard southern terminus (south of Irene Street) Kerner Boulevard north terminus (north of Shoreline Parkway) 0 (189) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1682) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (6) 4 (2) 11 18 109 F16 Kerner Boulevard 270 feet north of Shoreline Parkway Grange Avenue 1 (853) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (5282) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 4 (26) 4 (2) 13 17 105 F17 San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Trail south terminus (south of Baypoint Drive) San Francisco Bay Trail north terminus (north of Target) 2 (1153) 0 (0) 11 (1) 11 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (1) 5 (3) 29 13 71 F18 Francisco Boulevard West Canal Neighborho od N/A 3 (1566) 18 (6) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1035) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (3) 0 (0) 24 15 86 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix H | 249 Prioritization Criteria Score (raw value) ID Primary Begin End Population Collisions Areas of Concern Public Comments Employment Centers Civic Centers Medical Facilities Schools Transit Gap Closure Overall Score Group Rank Overall Rank F19 Canal Neighborh ood N/A N/A 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 19 124 G01 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Andersen Drive N/A 0 (208) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (839) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 5 (4) 8 6 115 G02 I-580 Connector I-580 on- ramp Francisco Boulevard East 0 (98) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 1 (558) 3 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (3) 4 (2) 20 3 92 G03 Grange Avenue Francisco Boulevard East Kerner Boulevard 0 (131) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1378) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 4 (2) 8 5 114 G04 Grange Avenue Francisco Boulevard East 230 feet from Piombo Place 0 (131) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1378) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 0 (0) 4 9 123 G05 San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Trail south terminus (east of Piombo Place) San Francisco Bay Trail north terminus (north of EAH Housing parking lot) 0 (109) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (1050) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 4 (2) 8 7 116 G06 Francisco Boulevard East South City Limit/ Richmond- San Rafael Bridge Grange Avenue 1 (403) 0 (0) 16 (2) 7 (1) 4 (3382) 3 (3) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (16) 4 (2) 38 1 59 G07 San Quentin Terrace West City Limit/ Main Street Francisco Boulevard East 0 (107) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (6) 4 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (6) 0 (0) 6 8 122 G08 Sir Francis Drake Flyover Sir Francis Drake Boulevard/ Andersen Drive Shoreline Park 1 (476) 0 (0) 11 (1) 9 (2) 3 (2328) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 2 (9) 0 (0) 27 2 77 G09 San Francisco Bay Trail Marin Rod & Gun Club Shoreline Park 0 (65) 0 (0) 11 (1) 0 (0) 1 (558) 2 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (3) 4 (2) 19 4 93 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 250 Appendix I: Funding Opportunities This appendix contains a list of potential sources of bicycle and pedestrian funding. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 251 This appendix provides information on potential funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Federal, state and local government agencies invest billions of dollars every year in the nation’s transportation system. Only a fraction of that funding is used in development projects, policy development, and planning to improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. Even though appropriate funds are limited, they are available. To support agency efforts to find outside funding sources to implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements, a summary by source type is provided below. Federal Sources The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) The FAST Act, which replaced Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) in 2015, provides long-term funding certainty for surface transportation projects, meaning States and local governments can move forward with critical transportation projects with the confidence that they will have a Federal partner over the long term (at least five years). The law makes changes and reforms to many Federal transportation programs, including streamlining the approval processes for new transportation projects and providing new safety tools. It also allows local entities that are direct recipients of Federal dollars to use a design publication that is different than one used by their State DOT, such as the Urban Bikeway Design Guide by the National Association of City Transportation Officials. More information: https://www.transportation.gov/fastact Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) provides states with flexible funds which may be used for a variety of highway, road, bridge, and transit projects. A wide variety of bicycle and pedestrian improvements are eligible, including trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and other ancillary facilities. Modification of sidewalks to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is also an eligible activity. Unlike most highway projects, STBGP-funded pedestrian facilities may be located on local and collector roads which are not part of the Federal-aid Highway System. Fifty percent of each state’s STBGP funds are sub-allocated geographically by population. These funds are funneled through Caltrans to the metropolitan planning organizations in the state. The remaining 50 percent may be spent in any area of the state. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 252 STBGP Set-Aside: Transportation Alternatives Program Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) has been folded into the Surface Transportation Block Grant program (STBG) as a set-aside funded at $835 million for 2016 and 2017, and $850 million for 2018, 2019, and 2020. Up to 50 percent of the set -aside is able to be transferred for broader STBGP eligibility. Improvements eligible for this set-aside fall under three categories: Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S), and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). These funds may be used for a variety of pedestrian and streetscape projects including sidewalks, multi-use paths, and rail-trails. TAP funds may also be used for selected education and encouragement programming such as Safe Routes to Schools. Non-profit organizations (NGOs) are now eligible to apply for funding for transportation safety projects and programs, including SR2S programs and bike share. Complete eligibilities for TAP include: 1. Transportation Alternatives. This category includes the construction, planning, and design of a range of pedestrian infrastructure including “on–road and off–road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other active forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety–related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.” Infrastructure projects and systems that provide “Safe Routes for Non-Drivers” is still an eligible activity. 2. Recreational Trails. TAP funds may be used to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both active and motorized recreational trail uses. Examples of trail uses include hiking, in-line skating, equestrian use, and other active and motorized uses. These funds are available for both paved and unpaved trails, but may not be used to improve roads for general passenger vehicle use or to provide shoulders or sidewalks along roads. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for: • Maintenance and restoration of existing trails • Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment • Construction of new trails, including unpaved trails • Acquisition or easements of property for trails • State administrative costs related to this program (limited to seven percent of a state’s funds) • Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection related to trails (limited to five percent of a state’s funds) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 253 3. Safe Routes to Schools. There are two separate Safe Routes to Schools Programs administered by Caltrans. There is the Federal program referred to as SRTS, and the state-legislated program referred to as SR2S. Both programs are intended to achieve the same basic goal of increasing the number of children walking and bicycling to school by making it safer for them to do so. All projects must be within two miles of primary or middle schools (K-8). The Safe Routes to Schools Program funds non-motorized facilities in conjunction with improving access to schools through the Caltrans Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator. Eligible projects may include: • Engineering improvements. These physical improvements are designed to reduce potential bicycle and pedestrian conflicts with motor vehicles. Physical improvements may also reduce motor vehicle traffic volumes around schools, establish safer and more accessible crossings, or construct walkways or trails. Eligible improvements include sidewalk improvements, traffic calming/speed reduction, and pedestrian crossing improvements. • Education and Encouragement Efforts. These programs are designed to teach children safe walking skills while educating them about the health benefits and environmental impacts. Projects and programs may include creation, distribution and implementation of educational materials; safety-based field trips; interactive pedestrian safety video games; and promotional events and activities (e.g., assemblies, walking school buses). • Enforcement Efforts. These programs aim to ensure that traffic laws near schools are obeyed. Law enforcement activities apply to cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles alike. Projects may include development of a crossing guard program, enforcement equipment, photo enforcement, and pedestrian sting operations. • Planning, designing, or constructing roadways within the right-of-way of former Interstate routes or divided highways. At the time of writing, detailed guidance from the Federal Highway Administration on this new eligible activity was not available. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 254 405 National Priority Safety Program Approximately $14 million annually (5 percent of the $280 million allocated to the program overall) will be awarded to States to decrease bike and pedestrian crashes with motor vehicles. States where bike and pedestrian fatalities exceed 15 percent of their overall traffic fatalities will be eligible for grants that can be used for: • Training law enforcement officials on bike/pedestrian related traffic laws • Enforcement campaigns related to bike/pedestrian safety • Education and awareness programs related to relevant bike/pedestrian traffic laws • Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) provides $2.4 billion nationally for projects that help communities achieve sig nificant reductions in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, bikeways, and walkways. Non-infrastructure projects are no longer eligible. Eligible projects are no longer required to collect data on all public roads. Pedestrian safety improvements, enforcement act ivities, traffic calming projects, and crossing treatments for active transportation users in school zones are examples of eligible projects. All HSIP projects must be consistent with the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The 2015 California SHSP is located here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/shsp/docs/SHSP15_Update.pdf Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) provides funding for projects and programs in air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter which reduce transportation related em issions. These federal dollars can be used to build pedestrian and bicycle facilities that reduce travel by automobile. Purely recreational facilities generally are not eligible. To be funded under this program, projects and programs must come from a transportation plan (or State (STIP) or Regional (RTIP) Transportation Improvement Program) that conforms to the SIP and must be consistent with the conformity provisions of Section 176 of the Clean Air Act. States are now given flexibility on whether to undertake CMAQ or STBGP-eligible projects with CMAQ funds to help prevent areas within the state from going into nonattainment. In the Bay Area, CMAQ funding is administered through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on the local level. These funds are eligible for transportation projects that contribute to the attainment or maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards in non- attainment or air-quality maintenance areas. Examples of eligible projects include enhancements to existing transit services, rideshare and vanpool programs, projects that encourage pedestrian transportation options, traffic light synchronization projects that improve air quality, grade separation projects, and construction of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Projects that are proven to reduce direct PM2.5 emissions are to be given priority. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 255 Partnership for Sustainable Communities Founded in 2009, the Partnership for Sustainable Communities is a joint project of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The partnership aims to “improve access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower transportation costs while protecting the environment in communities nationwide.” The Partnership is based on five Livability Principles, one of which explicitly addresses the need for pedestrian infrastructure (“Provide more transportation choices: Develop safe, reliable, and economical transportation choices to decrease household tr ansportation costs, reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote public health”). The Partnership is not a formal agency with a regular annual grant program. Nevertheless, it is an important effort that has already led to some new grant opportunities (including the TIGER grants). Mill Valley should track Partnership communications and be prepared to respond proactively to announcements of new grant programs. For more information, visit: https://www.sustainablecommunities.gov/ San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 256 State Sources Active Transportation Program (ATP) In 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active Transportation Program (ATP). This program is a consolidation of the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), California’s Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and Federal and California Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) programs. The ATP program is administered by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance, Office of Active Transportation and Special Program s. The ATP program goals include: • Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking, • Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users, • Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, • Enhance public health, • Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program, and • Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. The California Transportation Commission ATP Guidelines are available here: http://www.catc.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/2014Agenda/2014_03/03_4.12.pdf Eligible bicycle and Safe Routes to Schools projects include: • Infrastructure Projects: Capital improvements that will further program goals. This category typically includes planning, design, and construction. • Non-Infrastructure Projects: Education, encouragement, enforcement, and planning activities that further program goals. The focus of this category is on pilot and start-up projects that can demonstrate funding for ongoing efforts. • Infrastructure projects with non-infrastructure components The minimum request for non-SRTS projects is $250,000. There is no minimum for SRTS projects. More information is available here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp/ San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 257 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants The Office of Traffic Safety Program is a partnership effort between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration, and the states. In California, the grants are administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Grants are used to establish new traffic safety programs, expand ongoing programs or address deficiencies in current programs. Eligible grantees are governmental agencies, state colleges, state universities, local City and County government agencies, school districts, fire departments, and public emergency services providers. Grant funding cannot replace existing program expenditures, nor can traffic safety funds be used for program maintenance, research, rehabilitation, or construction. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, and priority is given to agencies with the greatest need. Evaluation criteria to assess need include potential traffic safety impact, collision statistics and rankings, seriousness of problems, and performance on previous OTS grants. The California application deadline is January of each year. There is no maximum cap to the amount requested, but all items in the proposal must be justified to meet the objectives of the proposal. More information: http://www.ots.ca.gov/ San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 258 Source: Caltrans Transportation Funding in California (2017) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 259 Source: Caltrans Transportation Funding in California (2017) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 260 Source: Caltrans Transportation Funding in California (2017) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 261 Regional & Local Sources Metropolitan Transportation Commission OneBayArea Grant (OBAG) The Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) OBAG program is a funding approach that aligns the Commission's inv estments with support for focused growth. Established in 2012, OBAG taps federal funds to maintain MTC's commitments to regional transportation priorities while also advancing the Bay Area's land-use and housing goals. OBAG includes both a regional program and a county program that targets project investments in Priority Development Areas and rewards cities and counties that approve new housing construction and accept allocations through the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) process. Cities and counties can use these OBAG funds to invest in: • Local street and road maintenance • Streetscape enhancements • Bicycle and pedestrian improvements • Transportation planning • Safe Routes to School projects • Priority Conservation Areas In late 2015, MTC adopted a funding and policy framework for the second round of OBAG grants. Known as OBAG 2 for short, the second round of OBAG funding is projected to total about $800 million to fund projects from 2017-18 through 2021-22. More information: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/our-work/fund-invest/federal-funding/obag-2 Developer Impact Fees As a condition for development approval, municipalities can require developers to provide certain infrastructure improvements, which can include bikeway projects. These projects have commonly provided Class II facilities for portions of on-street, previously-planned routes. They can also be used to provide bicycle parking or shower and locker facilities. The type of facility that should be required to be built by developers should reflect the greatest need for the particular project and its local area. Legal challenges to these types of fees have resulted in the requirement to illustrate a clear nexus between the particular project and the mandated improvement and cost. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 262 Bay Trail Project The Bay Trail Project provides grants for trail planning and construction through a partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy. In addition, the Bay Trail Project ensures consistency with the adopted Bay Trail Plan, provides technical assistance, enlists public participating in trail- related activities, and publicizes the Bay Trail and its benefits to the region. More information: http://baytrail.org/about-the-trail/building-the-trail/ Roadway Construction, Repair and Upgrade Future road widening and construction projects are one means of providing improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. To ensure that roadway construction projects provide these facilities where needed, it is important that the review process includes input pertaining to consistency with the proposed system. In addition, California’s 2008 Complete Streets Act and Caltrans’s Deputy Directive 64 require that the needs of all roadway users be considered during “all phases of state highway projects, from planning to construction to maintenance and repair.” More information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/ocp/complete_streets.html Utility Projects By monitoring the capital improvement plans of local utility companies, it may be possible to coordinate upcoming utility pro jects with the installation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the same area or corridor. Often times, the utility companies will mobilize the same type of forces required to construct bikeways and sidewalks, resulting in the potential for a significant cost savings. These types of joint projects require a great deal of coordination, a careful delineation of scope items and some type of agreement or memorandum of understanding, which may need to be approved by multiple governing bodies. Cable Installation Projects Cable television and telephone companies sometimes need new cable routes within public right-of-way. Recently, this has most commonly occurred during expansion of fiber optic networks. Since these projects require a significant amount of advance planning and disruption of curb lanes, it may be possible to request reimbursement for affected bicycle facilities to mitigate construction impacts. In cases where cable routes cross undeveloped areas, it may be possible to provide for new bikeway facilities following completion of the cable trenching, such as sharing the use of maintenance roads. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix I | 263 Other Sources Local sales taxes, fees and permits may be implemented as new funding sources for pedestrian and bicycle projects. However, any of these potential sources would require a local election. Volunteer programs may be developed to substantially reduce the cost of implementing some routes, particularly multi use paths. For example, a local college design class may use such a multi-use route as a student project, working with a local landscape architectural or engineering firm. Work parties could be formed to help clear the right of way for the route. A local construction company may donate or discount services beyond what the volunteers can do. A challenge grant program with local businesses may be a good source of local funding, in which the businesses can “adopt” a route or segment of one to help construct and maintain it. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix J | 264 Appendix J: Previous Objectives This appendix contains a list of policies and objectives from the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix J | 265 Goal 1: Coordination - Build on existing and ongoing planning efforts to identify changing needs at the local and regional levels, including Complete Street, environmental, and transit projects. • Objectives: o Adopt this updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan o Maximized coordination between the City and community to facilitate citizen review and comment on issues of mutual concern o Retain the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee o Seek funding for bicycle facility project through regional, state, and federal funding programs o Coordinate with multi-jurisdictional planning and funding applications, and system integration, when appropriate Goal 2: Connectivity - Develop bicycle and pedestrian networks that connect residents and visitors to major activity and shopping centers, existing and planned transit, and schools. Work to close gaps between existing facilities. • Objectives: o Where feasible, include planning and design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities as an integral part of the process for all transportation investments o Complete missing connections to establish direct routes for walking o Support the installation of appropriate pedestrian facilities as part of all new transportation investments, development projects and transit facilities o Review existing zoning code ordinances that require bicycle parking spaces are built as part of development projects o Encourage the installation of bicycle parking in the public right-of-way as appropriate o Coordinate with local businesses and schools to offer improved bicycle parking o Explore the adoption of zoning requirements for lockers and showers to be added to new commercial buildings o Upgrade bicycle parking at City recreation facilities o Consider that parking for bicycles is as essential as parking for cars San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix J | 266 o If feasible, require major City-sponsored community events to include convenient bicycle parking and publicize such accommodations o Start a campaign that counts how many bicycle parking spaces are being created and setting quantifiable goals o Support and promote improved bicycle access to all local transit facilities o Encourage Golden Gate Transit District to add bicycle parking, including covered and secure, at transit facilities, and to use higher capacity racks on all buses. Goal 3: Safety - Identify and prioritize the mitigation of bicycle- and pedestrian-related safety improvements. • Objectives: o Identify funding for ongoing maintenance of sidewalks and pathway o Undertake routine maintenance of bicycle and walkway network facilities, such as sweeping bicycle lanes and trimming vegetation next to bicycle lanes and sidewalks o Undertake major maintenance of bicycle and walkway facilities, such as restriping bicycle lanes and resurfacing paths and sidewalks o Consider bicycle and walking facilities in the repair and construction roadways o Provide an easy method (such as a hotline or email) for the public to report road/walkway hazards, and create an effective and appropriate response mechanism to correct reported hazards Goal 4: Universal Design - Promote design standards and support facilities that encourage bicycling and walking among people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, families, and people with limited mobility. Work to match project designs to the residents they are intended to serve. • Objectives: o Ensure accessibility of pedestrian facilities to the elderly and disabled o Identify funding for construction of ADA compliant curb cuts o Continue to use the most up-to-date design guidance San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix J | 267 Goal 5: Programs - Support bicycling and walking by providing educational and encouragement programs. • Objectives: o Identify and mitigate impediments and obstacles to walking to school, such as a Safe Routes to Schools program o Plan for, support and promote implementation of traffic calming devices and techniques where feasible o Work with the Police Department to implement enforcement and education programs o Develop adult and youth bicycle and pedestrian education, encouragement, and safety programs with the help of available bicycle and pedestrian facility programs such as Safe Routes to Schools and Public Service Announcements San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix K | 268 Appendix K: Maintenance This appendix discusses bicycle- and pedestrian-specific maintenance needs. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix K | 269 Bikeways are an integral part of San Rafael’s transportation network, and maintenance of the bikeway network should be part of the ongoing maintenance program for all City transportation facilities. As such, bikeway network maintenance should be adequately funded. In addition to maintenance funds from general revenue, the City may also want to consider pursuing other methods of securing funding for bikeway and pathway maintenance. Examples of alternative funding include “adopt-a-trail” programs, implementing recreational fees on the purchase of recreational equipment in the City, project-specific fundraising, and the sale of City-developed bicycle maps. The Transportation Authority of Marin has undertaken development of maintenance strategies for countywide pathways which may provide insights into development of a similar program for bikeways in San Rafael. San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix L | 270 Appendix L: Trip Estimates This appendix provides an estimate of the change in bicycle and pedestrian trips following full implementation of the list of proposed projects. These estimates should be considered level of magnitude estimates and are intended to provide high-level insight into the potential positive impacts of plan implementation. According to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), motor vehicles are responsible for approximately 75 percent of the smog in the Bay Area. Reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is a key goal of the BAAQMD, and fully implementing San Rafael’s bicycle network will help achieve this goal by providing residents safe and functional ways to get to work, school, or shopping without relying on motor vehicles. Based on data from the American Community Survey and estimates of walk and bicycle mode share for school and bike -to-transit trips, the current number of daily walk and bicycle trips in San Rafael is estimated to be 42,800, of which 8,000 are commute or school trips. These 42,800 trips effectively replace an estimated 33,200 motor vehicle trips per day, a savings that amounts to an estimated 41,300 vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) per day. If implementation of the proposed projects increases the number of bicycle and walk trips in San Rafael by 5 percent (low estimate), 10 percent (mid estimate), or 20 percent (high estimate), the corresponding change in reduced motor vehicles trips per day would be 36,400, 38,000, and 41,600 trips, respectively. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix L | 271 Current Commuting Statistics Bike Value Walk Value Source Current Population 59,948 American Community Survey (2012-2016), total population Number of Commute Trips per Day (all modes) 58,572463 American Community Survey (2012-2016), (workers 16 years and over – worked at home as primary means of transportation to work) x 2 for roundtrips Number of Bicycle/Walk-to-Work Commute Trips per Day 926 2,382 American Community Survey (2012-2016), walk/bicycle as primary means of transportation to work x 2 for roundtrips Bicycle/Walk-to-Work Mode Share 1.6% 4.1% American Community Survey (2012-2016), walk/bicycle as primary means of transportation / workers 16 years and over Number of College Students 4,051 American Community Survey (2012-2016), undergraduate students + graduate/professional school students Estimated College Bicycle/Walk Commute Trips per Day 400 400 National Bicycling & Walking Study, FHWA, Case Study No. 1, 1995. Review of bicycle commute share in seven university communities (5%) x 2 for roundtrips (rounded to nearest hundred); 2005 Traveler Opinion and Perception Survey (FHWA) found 4.9% of all trips to school were by walking x 2 for roundtrips (rounded to nearest hundred). School Children (K-12) 8,165 American Community Survey (2012-2016), grade 1 – grade 12 Estimated School Children Bicycle/Walk Commute Trips per Day 700 3,100 Marin County Safe Routes to Schools 2016 Program Evaluation, 19% of students walked and 4% biked x 2 for roundtrips (rounded to nearest hundred), based on weighted average by school enrollment Number of Daily Bike-to- Transit Users (Marin Transit) 82 N/A Marin Transit Ridecheck Report (2011 Local Bus Survey), Bikes Ridership Activity by Geography (San Rafael - Central) Total Number of Daily Bicycle/Walk Commute and School Trips 8,000 Number of Walk/Bicycle-to-Work Commute Trips per Day + Estimated College Walk/Bicycle Commute Trips per Day + Estimated School Children Walk /Bicycle Commute Trips per Day + Number of Daily Walk/Bicycle-to-Transit Users (rounded to nearest hundred) Estimated Non-Work or – School Trips per Day 34,800 NHTS (2009), 1 walk/bicycle commute or school trip : 4.35 social, recreational, utilitarian, medical, shopping, family/personal business, transport someone, meals, or other trips (rounded to nearest hundred) San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix L | 272 Estimated Current Bicycle/Walk Trips Value Source Total Daily Bicycle/Walk Trips 42,800 Total number of daily bicycle/walk commute and school trips + Estimate non-work or –school trips per day Reduced Vehicle Trips per Weekday 33,200 Assumes 80% commute, 77% college, 39% K-12 school, and 80% other trips replace motor vehicle trips for bicycling (rounded down) and assumes 82% commute, 81% college, 46% K-12 school, and 82% other trips replace motor vehicle trips for walking (rounded to nearest hundred) Reduced Vehicle Miles per Weekday 41,300 Assumes average bicycle trip length of 3.54 miles for commute trips, 2.09 miles for college trips, 0.77 miles for K-12 trips, and 1.89 for all other trips and assumes average walk trip length of 0.67miles for commute trips, 0.48 miles for college trips, 0.36 miles for K-12 school trips, and 0.67 for other trips (rounded to nearest hundred) Potential Future Bicycle/Walk Commuters Value Source Estimated Increase in Bike/Walk Trips (Low) 44,900 5% increase over total estimated daily bicycle/walk trips (42,800), rounded to nearest hundred Estimated Increase in Bike/Walk Trips (Mid) 47,000 10% increase over total estimated daily bicycle/walk trips (42,800), rounded to nearest hundred Estimated Increase in Bike/Walk Trips (High) 51,400 20% increase over total estimated daily bicycle/walk trips (42,800), rounded to nearest hundred Estimated Future Reduced Vehicle Trips per Weekday 36,400 (Low), 38,000 (Mid), 41,600 (High) Maintains proportion from existing vehicle trip reduction calculation (81%) and rounded to nearest hundred San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix M | 273 Appendix M: ATP-Compliance Checklist This appendix lists the sections required by Caltrans for the City of San Rafael’s bicycle and pedestrian to be eligible for funding from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix M | 274 Required Plan Elements Location within the Plan (a) The estimated number of existing bicycle trips and pedestrian trips in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all trips, and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle trips and pedestrian trips resulting from implementation of the plan. Appendix L (b) The number and location of collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities suffered by bicyclists in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries, and a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan. Safety section (c) A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns which must include, but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, major employment centers, and other destinations. Context section (d) A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transportation facilities. Existing section Proposed section (e) A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities. Existing section, proposed section, and Appendix G (f) A description of existing and proposed policies related to bicycle parking in public locations, private parking garages and parking lots and in new commercial and residential developments. Appendix G (g) A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These must include, but not be limited to, parking facilities at transit stops, rail and transit terminals, ferry docks and landings, park and ride lots, and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels. Existing section Proposed section (h) A map and description of existing and proposed pedestrian facilities at major transit hubs. These must include, but are not limited to, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings. Coordination section (i) A description of proposed signage providing wayfinding along bicycle networks to designated destinations. Existing section Proposed section (j) A description of the policies and procedures for maintaining existing and proposed bicycle facilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of smooth pavement, freedom from encroaching vegetation, maintenance of traffic control devices including striping and other pavement markings, and lighting. Appendix K (k) A description of bicycle safety, education, and encouragement programs conducted in the area included within the plan, efforts by the law enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce provisions of the law impacting bicycle safety, and the resulting effect on collisions involving bicyclists. Existing section San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix M | 275 Required Plan Elements Location within the Plan (l) A description of the extent of community involvement in development of the plan, including disadvantaged and underserved communities. Page 6 (m) A description of how the active transportation plan has been coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions, including school districts within the plan area, and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, general plans and a Sustainable Community Strategy in a Regional Transportation Plan. Coordination section (n) A description of the projects and programs proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation, including the methodology for project prioritization and a proposed timeline for implementation. Appendix H (o) A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and programs, and future financial needs for projects and programs that improve safety and convenience for bicyclists in the plan area. Include anticipated revenue sources and potential grant funding for bicycle uses. Appendix I (p) A description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in implementing the plan. Appendix J (q) A resolution showing adoption of the plan by the city, county or district. If the active transportation plan was prepared by a county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, MPO, school district or transit district, the plan should indicate the support via resolution of the city(s) or county(s) in which the proposed facilities would be located. Appendix P San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 276 Appendix N: Complete Street Policy This appendix contains the City of San Rafael’s Complete Street policy. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 277 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 278 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 279 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 280 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 281 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix N | 282 San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | Public Review Draft Appendix O | 283 Appendix O: Plan Comments This appendix contains a list of comments on the draft plan. The ongoing plan comments can be found at the following link on Box: https://apd.box.com/s/yopvciql9iu7igpu9107g1fb05yv96qn Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix P | 284 Appendix P: City Council Resolution This appendix contains a placeholder for the signed resolution adopting the City of San Rafael’s bicycle and pedestrian plan. Return to list of appendices San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 Update | City Council Draft Appendix P | 285 Intentionally left blank