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SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Watch Online: https://tinyurl.com/2021-08-04-BPAC
Telephone: (669) 900-9128
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of meeting minutes from regular June 2, 2021 meeting
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted
3. Public Comments for Items not on Agenda: 2-minutes each
4. Ad -hoc Committee Updates
North-South Greenway
Vision Zero
5. Bike Share, Presentation by Scott McDonald (TAM)
Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM),
and cities along the SMART corridor are partnering to deploy a bikeshare system in Marin
and Sonoma counties.
Recommended Action: Members to accept informational report
6. Parks and Rec Master Plan, Presentation by Susan Andrade-Wax, Library and Recreation
Director
The City of San Rafael is pursuing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. There will be a 15-
person steering committee and one person from BPAC will represent this group’s interest.
Recommended Action: Members to nominate and vote for one representative and one
alternate
7. Grand Avenue Cycle Track, Presentation by April Miller and Lauren Davini, City Staff
The City has applied for two different sources of grant funding to design and construct the
Grand Avenue cycle track from Second Street to Fourth Street.
Recommended Action: Members to provide feedback on the design
8. Possible Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment
City of San Rafael
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Wednesday June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Minutes
Present: Chair Powers
Member Bergman
Member Hagerty
Member Mooney
Member Solomon
Member Coyne, Alternate
Youth Member Nielsen
Absent: Member Allison
1. Call to Order
Chair Powers called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
2. Approval of meeting minutes
Minutes for regular April 4, 2021 meeting approved.
3. Public Comments for Items not on Agenda
Sunny Lee: Concerned about how comments from the public are documented in the
minutes. Wants to form another committee with the Traffic Division.
4. North-South Greenway Update
Patrick Seidler, Transportation Alternatives for Marin (TAM) presented a status update of 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: Warren Wells
An Ad-hoc committee was formed with Members Coyne, Mooney, and Nielsen.
5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Lauren Davini, Traffic Engineer, presented on what the City is doing to improve safety for
bicyclists and pedestrians, including an updated the uncontrolled crossing project, the traffic
signal performance measures and detection downtown, and how funding works.
Members requested more of an effort with traffic calming and asked how it would be
possible to be more proactive.
Chair Powers invited public comment.
Speakers: Warren Wells, Sunny Lee, Jean Severinghaus
6. BPAC Work Plan
Chair Powers reviewed the “tracking progress” section of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan (BPMP), which includes action items for the goals of: safety, connectivity, coordination,
universal design, and programs.
Members requested the City pursue Vision Zero, dedicate more time to pedestrians in these
meetings, discuss safety.
Chair Powers invited public comment.
Speakers: Sunny Lee, Lori Schifrin
An Ad-hoc committee was formed with Members Bergman, Hagerty, and Chair Powers.
7. Possible future agenda items
It was requested that Bike Share be discussed.
8. Adjournment
Vice Chair Hagerty adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.
Approved this 4th day of August 2021
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Lauren Davini, Staff Liaison
Marin-Sonoma Bike Share Pilot Program
City of San Rafael BPAC
August 4, 2021
•Support transit ridership by
providing new first and last mile
option from SMART stations and
major bus hubs
•Support VMT and GHG reduction
goals
•Support economic development
•Provide additional low-cost
transportation option for the
public
•Support reduced automobile
dependency and healthy
lifestyles
Bike Share Pilot Program Goals
•Joint Marin (TAM) and Sonoma (SCTA) program
oversight
•Focused around SMART stations and key destinations,
including downtowns, employment centers
•7 cities along the SMART Corridor included in the grant
program
•Participating agencies include Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park,
Cotati, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Larkspur, SMART,
Golden Gate Transit, and may expand to include
additional partners
•Network established through technical analysis, input
from Working Group and public engagement
Program Framework
•Bolt Mobility, LLC
•300 e-bikes
•3-year pilot program
•Station-based system
•Modular bike racks and virtual parking hubs
(bollards and pavement decals)
•Smart bicycles –locate with app
•Unlock with smartphone or RFID card
•Members can link Clipper® card to ride
profile to unlock
•Pricing and memberships include
•Pay as you go
•Monthly
•Bulk purchase
•Student
•Bolt Equity Program
Pilot Program Specifics
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•Distributed through
email, newsletters, and
social media platforms
•505 individual survey
submissions
•1141 geolocation
submissions
Public Survey
Public Survey Geolocations
North San Rafael Sites Under Consideration
Central/East San Rafael Sites Under Consideration
City of Richmond Bike Share Program
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•Execution of Coordination Agreement
•Participating Agencies obtain approval for
operations
•Confirm zones of interest for hub locations and
bicycle distribution
•In-field site planning and permitting
•Locate local warehouse space, begin local hiring
process
•Push website live, implement marketing campaign
•Install station equipment, prepare bicycles for
service, activate customer service support
•Hold launch events
Summary of Next Steps
Thank You
Scott McDonald
TAM Senior Transportation Planner
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
August 4, 2021
Item # 6
TITLE: SELECTION OF ONE (1) COMMITTEE MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
AND ONE (1) COMMITTEE MEMBER TO SERVE AS THE ALTERNATE
SUMMARY:
The City of San Rafael is about to begin the process of developing a comprehensive
Parks and Recreation Master Plan that will inventory the City’s current facilities and
programs; and identify what parks and recreational facilities and funding mechanisms
will be needed over the next ten (10) years.
Over the past few years, the City has developed a model for using “ad-hoc” and/or
“steering” committees to achieve desired outcomes; recent examples include the
General Plan 2040, Downtown Precise Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan,
Climate Change Action Plan, Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan, and
Library and Community Center Conceptual Design Plan. This model of City and public
collaboration has served well to address the issues in a timely manner while allowing for
a participatory community process.
At its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, the City Council approved the formation of the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee to assist with the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan process.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee select one (1) Committee member
to serve on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee and one (1)
Committee Member to serve as the Alternate.
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BACKGROUND:
There has been a significant growth in the demand for recreation services and facilities
that is requiring a thorough assessment. In addition, the scope of recreational
programming has been changing such that it is now defined not so much in terms of
specific leisure activities, but in terms of meaningful experiences that contrast with work
and school obligations, enhance personal skills and increase an awareness of the larger
community.
To address this situation, the City Council’s Goals and Objectives and Measure A Work
Plan includes a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will provide a foundation
for the future development and maintenance of parks, facilities, and amenities.
Specifically, the Master Plan will analyze the use of existing facilities, assess their
condition, gather community input, provide recommendations for improvement, and
suggest funding/implementation strategies.
The Master Plan will be based upon the 2040 General Plan which set forth specific
actions to help implement public facilities and community programs, objectives and
policies. This process shall meet the City’s goal to provide a diverse and inclusive
process. After significant collaboration between the consultant, City staff, Parks &
Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee, and the community, the Master Plan will
be a valuable strategic guide and create a roadmap for both current and future
development.
ANALYSIS:
Over the past few years, the City has developed a model for using “ad-hoc” and/or
“steering” committees to achieve desired outcomes; recent examples include the
General Plan 2040, Downtown Precise Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan,
Climate Change Action Plan, Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan, and
Library and Community Center Conceptual Design Plan. This model of City and public
collaboration has served well to address the issues in a timely manner while allowing for
a participatory community process.
DISCUSSION:
Steering Committee
The 15-person Steering Committee will be instrumental in guiding the project team
regarding engaging the community and reviewing content before releasing the Master
Plan to a broader audience. The project team will meet with this group 5-7 times
throughout the process. Each meeting will focus on presenting the project team’s
research, exploring the City’s history of parks/recreation, and strategizing on how to
engage the community during workshops most effectively.
The Steering Committee includes individuals who come from diverse backgrounds to
get input and feedback from the broadest cross-section. Throughout the process, the
Steering Committee will be the project team’s primary support in spreading the word
about engagement and answering questions about local knowledge and City culture.
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• One (1) Park and Recreation Commissioner
• One (1) Pickleweed Advisory Committee Member (Non-P & R Commissioner)
• One (1) Library Board of Trustees Member
• One (1) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
• One (1) Age-Friendly Task Force Board Member
• One (1) ADA Advisory Committee Member or Marin Center for Independent
Living
• Two (2) Youth Sports Organizations Board Members (1 Field Based Youth Sport
& 1 Non-Field Based Youth Sport)
• One (1) Local Non-Profit Recreation Service Provider Representative
• One (1) Local Non-Profit Multi-Cultural Social Service Provider
• One (1) Artworks Downtown Representative
• One (1) Marin Conversation League Representative (Open Space)
• One (1) SRCS District Representative
• One (1) Marin County Parks Representative
• One (1) Chamber of Commerce Representative
The Park and Recreation Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Pickleweed Advisory
Committee, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Age-Friendly Task Force
representatives will be selected from their respective memberships. The other advisory
groups and/or organizations will each select a representative.
Committee Roles and Expectations
To assure a successful and timely process, it is important to define the role of the
Committee. Similar to other recently formed committees, staff have identified the
following roles and responsibilities:
• Be informed, collaborative and solution oriented. Be committed to attending
meetings, reviewing relevant information and being prepared to balance
individual and special interests for the overall good of the community.
• Provide a forum for community discussion. Actively engage the community in a
constructive dialogue about the options for future services and facilities. Be open
to varied comment and viewpoints.
• Provide input on draft products. Review and provide input on draft documents as
requested by staff.
• Keep their respective commission, committee and/or agency informed and up to
date regarding Committee activity. Keeping the lines of communication open at
their commission, committee or agency assures that there is collective
collaboration throughout the process which helps lead to a successful
conclusion.
• Provide recommendations as requested by City staff. Providing
recommendations to the City Council and/or commissions is important to assure
they receive guidance prior to making decisions needed to formally adopt the
Master Plan.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH OF MASTER PLAN PROCESS:
Community Engagement Process
Creating a shared vision for San Rafael’s diverse population means creating a multi-
pronged community outreach plan. To ensure the project team receives the most
feedback from the broadest cross-section of the City, the process will solicit input
through community meetings, surveys, and interviews with community stakeholders.
The purpose is to collect as much information as possible to create a complete
understanding of how San Rafael’s current park and the recreational system is meeting
or failing to meet community needs.
Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews with selected stakeholders such as key City personnel and community
leaders to gain valuable perspective regarding needs, expectations, and current
conditions.
Focus Groups
Focus Groups are a critical tool for understanding the community’s concerns,
opportunities, values, and needs. Focus Group meetings would provide an in-depth
discussion with a select group of experts and constituents on specific topics. This will
allow the project team to leverage the community’s existing knowledge to collect as
much pertinent information as possible in a comfortable, open forum. Participants will
represent a myriad of community partners, non-profits, activists, volunteers, and
employees.
Community Workshops
Community workshops will be held to get feedback from a larger group of San Rafael
residents. Workshops will be held during weekday evenings in different areas of the City
to make it more convenient for people to attend.
Statistically Valid Survey & Open Participation Survey/Questionnaires
The purpose of this survey is to receive an objective, unbiased response from
constituents. Surveys will be made available in both English and Spanish. These
surveys will be in addition to the community workshops, series of focus groups, and
advisory committee meetings that involved a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
City Website
All meeting information and materials will be available on the City’s website and City
staff will encourage participants to provide the City with their e-mail addresses in
order to keep them informed of the processes progress and upcoming meetings and
events.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Although there are no costs associated with the review of this item, the City has
allocated $250,000 in Measure A funding for the development of the City-wide Parks
and Recreation Master Plan. The project has been programmed into the City’s FY 2021-
2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Measure A – Work Plan.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Any other action as determined by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Submitted by:
Susan Andrade-Wax, Library and Recreation Director
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
August 4, 2021
Item # 7
TOPIC: GRAND AVENUE PROTECTED TWO-WAY CYCLE TRACK
SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE PROPOSED PROTECTED TWO-WAY
CYCLE TRACK AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND AVENUE
BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND FOURTH STREET
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Department of Public Works is proposing to add a two-way
protected cycle track and sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from Fourth Street to
Second Street, meeting goals outlined in many plans, including the City’s Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). This project brings many benefits to bicyclists and pedestrians
traveling through the area and maintains vehicle travel lanes, but it would impact some on-street
parking and existing driveways.
BACKGROUND: The Grand Avenue protected two-way cyc le track is ranked third in Group F,
Canal Connections of the BPMP. The City has been proactive and successful in applying for
and receiving grant funding to improve the multimodal connections between the Canal
neighborhood and Central San Rafael. The Francisco Boulevard East Sidewalk Widening,
funded by the Active Transportation Program (ATP), is currently under construction, widening
the sidewalk to eight feet to allow for more room for pedestrians and bicyclists. North of the
sidewalk widening the Grand Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge was completed in 2019.
The protected two-way cycle track and sidewalk improvements on Grand Avenue up to Fourth
Street will meet the goal of the San Francisco Bay Trail of connecting to Third Street and also
get bicyclists and pedestrians to Fourth Street, where they may go west to the downtown or east
to San Rafael High School. Construction for this project is expected to be coordinated with the
Third Street Rehabilitation project.
ANALYSIS: This project would add a bicycle facility on the east side of Grand Avenue between
Fourth Street and Second Street. The vehicle travel lanes and turn pockets would remain, but
there would be an impact to on-street parking and one existing driveway.
Currently, Grand Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street is one travel lane in each
direction with some driveways and on-street parking on both sides. The on-street parking would
remain in the southbound direction, but six on-street spaces would be eliminated in the
northbound direction.
Grand Avenue between Third Street and Second Street is one travel lane with a turn pocket and
on-street parking southbound and two travel lanes northbound, separated by a concrete
median. There is also a driveway just north of Second Street that provides access to the gas
station on the northeast corner of Second Street/Grand Avenue. The gas station currently has
five driveways: one on Grand Avenue, two on Second Street, and two on Third Street. The
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existing median would be removed, and the travel lanes would all be shifted to the west. The
driveway access on Grand Avenue would be eliminated as part of the cycle track improvements
to eliminate a conflict point close to an intersection. The images below show the two-way cycle
track to be added (green) and the parking spaces (red circles) and driveway to be eliminated
(red X).
Figure 1 - Grand Ave between Fourth and Third
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Figure 2 Grand Avenue between Third and Second
OUTREACH PLAN: The Department of Public Works will notify property owners along the
corridor later this summer to address any issues with the modifications on the east side of
Grand Avenue. This project will go to City Council in fall 2021.
POLICY IMPACTS: The project supports goals to reduce county and local greenhouse gas
emissions, encourage mode shift, and increase public health within the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The total project cost is expected to be $1,100,000 for construction.
The City requested $225,000 through San Francisco Bay Trail Funding (Prop 68) and $335,000
through Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Transportation for Clean Air (TFCA) funding.
The City has set aside the remaining amount in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The
City will continue to apply for grant funding if we hear of any other relevant sources.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the informational report and provide feedback on the
design.
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Equity Priority Community (Highest) Census Tract 1122.02
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FOR REVIEW ONLYMARCH 202130% DESIGN GRAND AVEGRAND AVE4TH ST
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FOR REVIEW ONLYMARCH 202130% DESIGN SS-02SHEET 4 OF 6GRAND AVE2ND ST3RD ST 3'Striped buffer with bollards12'RECOMMENDED REVISIONSJULY 26, 2021Maintain existing striping (typ)Maintain existing striping (typ)Per previous City comment, only install green paint in conflict zones