HomeMy WebLinkAboutBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2020-06-02 Agenda PacketAGENDA Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Committee less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection online. Sign Language interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing Lindsay.lara@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Watch Online: https://tinyurl.com/2021-06-02-BPAC Telephone: (669) 900-9128 ID: 881 0032 8788# 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of meeting minutes Approval of BPAC Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2021 Recommended Action: Approve as submitted 3. Public Comments for Items not on Agenda: 2-minutes each 4. North-South Greenway Update, Presentation by Patrick Seidler Update on progress of funding and design for the North-South Greenway gap closure from Merrydale to Puerto Suello path. 5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Presentation by staff (attached) This item is a presentation by staff about how the City is addressing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements with annual programs, prioritization plans, and collision analysis Recommended Action: 1. Members to accept informational report 6. BPAC Work Plan, Discussion led by Committee Chair This item is a discussion led by Committee Chair to review the current work plan and recommend any changes to the document. https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/sanrafaelca/uploads/2019/12/Bicycle-and- Pedestrian-Advisory-Committee.pdf 7. Possible Future Agenda Items 8. Adjournment City of San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Zoom Minutes Present: Chair Powers Member Allison Member Mooney Member Bergman Member Hagerty Member Coyne, Alternate Youth Member Nielsen Absent: Member Solomon 1. Call to Order Chair Powers called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm. 2. Approval of meeting minutes Minutes for regular February 6, 2020 meeting approved. 3. Public Comments for Items not on Agenda Craig Murray: Earth Day Clean up Saturday April 24, 2021 4. Remembering Jimmy Geraghty Alternate Member Jimmy Geraghty passed away at the end of March 2021. Staff took a moment to remember him for his contributions to the community. Committee members shared some of their favorite memories of Jimmy. Chair Powers invited public comment. Speakers: Jean Severinghaus, Craig Murray, Patrick Seidler There being no further comment, Chair Powers closed the public comment 5. North-South Greenway Warren Wells, Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) and Patrick Seidler, Transportation Alternatives for Marin (TAM) presented about the gap closure in the North-South Greenway from Los Ranchitos to the top of the Puerto Suello pathway. Warren and Patrick responded to questions from Committee members. Chair Powers invited public comment. Speakers: Don Magdanz, Jean Severinghaus, Dave Rhoads, Lisa Merigian There being no further comment, Chair Powers closed the public comment. Committee members discussed the draft letter of support that was prepared. Youth Member Nielsen made a motion to approve the submittal of a letter City Council. Member Hagerty seconded. AYES: Members: Allison, Bergman, Coyne, Hagerty, Mooney, Nielsen & Chair Powers NOTES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Solomon 6. San Rafael Transit Center Lauren Davini, Traffic Engineer, presented a brief update on the transit center alternatives. Committee members provided feedback on the different alternatives. There was a general concern about congestion with the Gateway and Whistlestop alternatives. There was concern about safety with the Under the Freeway alternative. Chair Powers invited public comment. Speakers: Don Magdanz, Jean Severinghaus, Dave Rhoads, Lisa Merigian, Patrick Seidler, Warren Wells Member Hagerty made a motion to approve the submittal of a letter of support to City Council urging them to consider the pedestrian and bicycle connections in any alternative and with more specific language that Member Bergman will provide. Member Coyne seconded. AYES: Members: Allison, Bergman, Coyne, Hagerty, Mooney, Nielsen & Chair Powers NOTES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: Solomon 7. Possible future agenda items Chair Powers requesting discussion of the BPAC work plan 8. Adjournment Chair Powers adjourned the meeting at 8:27 pm Approved this 2nd day of June 2021 _________________________________ Lauren Davini, Staff Liaison Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 1 Improving Infrastructure for Bicyclists and Pedestrians Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 2 Office of Traffic Safety 2017 2018 TYPE OF CRASH VICTIMS KILLED & INJURED OTS RANKING VICTIMS KILLED & INJURED OTS RANKING Total Fatal and Injury 290 35/106 234 44/102 Alcohol Involved 24 49/106 14 76/102 Had Been Drinking Driver < 21 2 31/106 0 76/102 Had Been Drinking Driver 21 –34 10 30/106 4 80/102 Motorcycles 14 34/106 11 43/102 Pedestrians 49 3/106 29 14/102 Pedestrians < 15 3 31/106 0 97/102 Pedestrians 65+5 18/106 5 19/102 Bicyclists 37 8/106 42 7/102 Bicyclists < 15 0 93/106 3 27/102 Composite 126 31/106 79 74/102 Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 3 Collision Database •Road Safe GIS –Maps, tables, and graphs that output collision trends in San Rafael –Looking at 5 years of data to identify hot-spot collision locations and segments –Programming: traffic signal head visibility, striping programs, signage upgrades Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 4 Collision Database Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 5 Collision Database Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 6 Uncontrolled Crossings Kimley Horn hired in 2018 to complete prioritization ranking for uncontrolled crossings in San Rafael Improvements categorized as $ -Basic: red curb, signage, striping $$$ -Enhanced: bulb-outs, RRFBs $$$$$ -Specialty: HAWK or traffic signal Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 7 Uncontrolled Crossings Basic improvements at Lincoln/Grand BEFORE AFTER Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 8 Uncontrolled Crossings Enhanced improvements at Fifth Ave/River Oaks Funded by Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Safe Pathways BEFORE AFTER Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 9 Uncontrolled Crossings Specialty improvements at Third Street/SRHS AFTERBEFORE Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 10 Uncontrolled Crossings Outreach process Notification letters to affected residents Challenges with some improvements: Sensitivity to signage in front yard or within view of windows Red curb resulting in loss of parking Changes require communication and sometimes compromise Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 11 Uncontrolled Crossings What’s next? More grant-funded improvements at crossings on Mission Ave, East San Rafael, on Bellam this summer Traffic division programs highest-ranking locations for improvements in CIP DPW continues to seek grant funding Add improvements to Conditions of Approval for development Whistlestop at Third/Brooks Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 12 Uncontrolled Crossings Lifeline (TAM) Grant funded Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 13 Video Detection Downtown Antiquated traffic signal network in San Rafael Pre-timed signals because of the lack of detection for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians About $1M in traffic signal communications invested last fall + Pedestrian detection, + Bicycle detection, + Safety analytics Report High Resolution Signal Performance Data Makes recommendations to improve the systems’ timing daily Highlights Pedestrian Delays Reports Split Failures, Red Light Violations Bring efficiencies to All Users Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 14 Video Detection Downtown Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 15 Video Detection Downtown Ped push buttons allow us to put this intersection into actuation (instead of pre-timed) Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 16 Video Detection Downtown Next project – shorten cycle length on Fourth Street Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 17 Grant Opportunities •ATP –Francisco Boulevard East sidewalk widening –Canal swing bridge •HSIP –Third Street –Freitas interchange –Fourth Street •IDEA –Traffic signal improvements in Central San Rafael •TAM –Safe Pathways –Lifeline •Urban Greening Grant –MUP from Rice to Andersen •SF Bay Trail –Grand Ave cycle track from Second to Fourth Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 18 Maintenance Striping Limit lines High visibility crosswalks (ladder or continental) Signage Check that signs meet current MUTCD standards and update as identified Vegetation Trim back vegetation blocking signage Keep bushes below 3 feet and tree canopies above 7 feet Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 19 Maintenance BEFORE AFTER Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 20 Maintenance •It takes a lot of eyes to maintain this City. If you see something, say something! (415) 485-3355 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/report- an-issue/ Department of Public Works June 2, 2021 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/ publicworks/ Slide 21 Questions/Comments?