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Home My WebLink AboutBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2022-12-07 Agenda Packet1 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) DECEMBER 7, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Virtual Meeting Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/BPAC-12072022-Meeting Dial-in: +1 669 444 9171 Webinar ID: 889-9249-6209# One Tap Mobile: +16694449171,,88992496209# US CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call Welcome New BPAC Chair Bergman and Vice-Chair Mooney Self - Introductions a. New Member Mark Kyle b. New Member Sylvain Frayer MINUTES 2. Approve regular meeting minutes of June 1, 2022. 3. Approve regular meeting minutes of October 5, 2022. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2-minutes. 5. Ad-hoc Committee Formation a. North-South Greenway b. Parks and Recreation Master Plan c. Vision Zero 6. Second Street/Fourth Street Improvements Presentation 7. Housekeeping ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING • Next scheduled meeting will be held on February 1, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan • B Street two-way conversion from Fifth Avenue to Second Street • Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the board or commission less than 72 hours before t he meeting, shall be available for inspection in the [your department], [your address]. Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices 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. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products. 1 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) JUNE 1, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. Chair Hagerty called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Kevin Hagerty, Member Barry Bergman, Member Philip Mooney, Member Kate Powers, Member DJ Allison, Member Marc Solomon, Member (Alternate) Anne Coyne Staff Present: Staff (Senior Traffic Engineer) Lauren Davini MINUTES 2. Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2022 were approved. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2-minutes. Jean Severinghaus addressed the Committee regarding neighbor involved in a collision at 2nd Street and A Street. 4. Transfer Tax Presentation a. Paul Cohen presented on a proposed 1% property transfer tax, which would be paid when a property is purchased in City of San Rafael (City). It is estimated to generate $8 million annually for the City. b. Commission Comments – Member Marc Solomon asked about other options to generate revenue other than this tax and what the public outreach process is like. Member Kate Powers had a concern with equity. Member Anne Coyne asked if other Marin Jurisdictions have a transfer tax. 5. Ad-hoc Committee Updates c. Member Philip Mooney provided an update on the North-South Greenway projects: • North - South Greenway Gap Closure Project (Northern Segment): This is the new pathway next to 101 across the Corte Madera Creek. It's already been operating and open to the public since a "soft opening" two months ago, but it will officially open to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 28th (time TBD). • Andersen Drive to Second Street Segment: This segment was completed two years ago, but never had a celebration because of Covid. So on Saturday May 21, the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute held an event "Bike the Boulevard" in celebration of the completion of this segment of the Greenway. • "San Rafael Connection" — Top of Puerto Suello Hill to North San Pedro Road. • Zoon Engineering completed the Feasibility Study and found that both a road-adjacent 2 route along Merrydale Road and North San Pedro Road, and a hillside path next to the SMART tracks were feasible. The project awaits next steps by the SMART Board. • All Unbuilt Pathway Segments from McInnis Parkway to Novato San Marin SMART Station: Every unbuilt pathway segment between San Rafael and Novato is now in design. The consultants will bring all these pathway segments to 100% engineering and obtain all necessary environmental clearances. This work should be complete by next year, after which, pending funding, these pathway segments can go out to bid for contractors. d. Member Kate Powers provided an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan process. Monthly meetings until December 2022. 6. Canal Community Based Transportation Plan a. Taylor McAdam, Senior Transportation Planner with Fehr & Peers, presented the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP). This plan seeks input from residents of the neighborhood about their transportation challenges in the neighborhood. The biggest challenges include: lack of street lighting, transit reliability and cleanliness of bus stops, and bicycle and pedestrian access in and out of the neighborhood. The committee recognized the efforts of the project team for a good job with community outreach. 7. Active Transportation Program a. Lauren Davini, Senior Traffic Engineer for Department of Public Works, presented two letters of support for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant applications for the committee to approve the chair to sign. One was for the Canal swing bridge and the other is for active transportation experience improvements throughout the Canal, such as curb ramp improvements, sidewalk gap closures, bicycle routes, and street lighting. 8. Vision Zero Update e. Lauren Davini presented a draft memo for City Council outlining steps forward for Vision Zero. The memo highlighted the programs and policy the City currently has in place that is in line with Vision Zero priorities. Given the current workload and staffing levels, staff’s recommendation is to move forward with option #2, a Vision Zero resolution, for now. Most members are supportive of option #2. Chair Hagerty would like a holistic commitment. Member DJ Allison stated adopting a resolution could make us more competitive with grant funding opportunities. Member Kate Powers stated that it is urgent to proceed with a Vision Zero plan. ADJOURNMENT 9. Chair Hagerty adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. NEXT MEETING • Next scheduled meeting will be held on August 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 209, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with other agenda -related materials on the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters and assistive l istening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3198 (TDD) or (415) 485-3066 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products. 1 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) OCTOBER 5, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING VIRTUAL MEETING Watch Online: https://tinyurl.com/BPAC-2022-10-05-REV Telephone: (669) 900-9128 ID: 825 5317 0357 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. Chair Hagerty called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Kevin Hagerty, Member Philip Mooney, Member Kate Powers, Member DJ Allison, Member Anne Coyne Commissioners Absent: Member Barry Bergman Staff Present: Staff Liaison (City Traffic Engineer) Rafat Raie, Staff (Public Works Director) April Miller Staff (Senior Civil Engineer) Joanna Kwok Alternate Member Coyne served as full member in the absence of Member Bergman MINUTES 2. Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2022 were not received by Committee. Continued to next meeting for review and approval. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2-minutes. Warren Wells addressed the Committee regarding public outreach for electric bicycles, and California Legislation that has passed: AB 2147, SB 942, and AB 1909. Amy addressed the Committee regarding safety issues of drivers exiting their vehicles are opening doors too close to cyclists travel of path. In addition, requested additional bike racks at multiple blocks around downtown San Rafael. 4. Ad-hoc Committee Updates a. North-South Greenway: Update provided by Member Philip Mooney. b. Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Update provide by Staff (Public Works Director ) April Miller and Member Kate Powers c. Vision Zero: Update provided by Staff Liaison Rafat Raie Chair Hagerty opened public comment: • Jean Severinghaus addressed the Commission requesting for future updates about Bay 2 Trail Gap Study and North-South Greenway Transportation of Marin (TAM) Study. • Warren Wells addressed the Commission to thank Staff Liaison Rafat and City of San Rafael on willingness to move forward with Vision Zero Plan. There being no further public comment from the audience, Chair Hagerty closed the public comment period. 5. Second Street/Fourth Street Redesign Presentation d. Staff Joanna Kwok provided a PowerPoint presentation to discuss City efforts to redesign Second Street and Fourth Street intersection. Objective is to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and provide bicycle access east to west orientation. The design concepts are currently preliminary, and funding has not been allocated. City will provide updates and outreach to BPAC Commission during design. 6. StreetSmart Program Presentation e. David Parisi representative from Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) provide a PowerPoint presentation on StreetSmart Program. Discussion about focus areas such as speeding, stopping, distracted driving, crosswalk safety and compliance, and bicyclist violations and safety. TAM is utilizing five years of collision data and are evaluating where safety features and messaging boards can be applied to improve safety on the road. 7. Transportation Project Grant Applications Presentation f. Staff Liaison Rafat Raie provided a PowerPoint presentation to discuss about City of San Rafael grant efforts to seek funding for future traffic planning and safety improvements. ADJOURNMENT • Chair Hagerty adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. NEXT MEETING • Next scheduled meeting will be held on December 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 209, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with other agenda -related materials on the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3198 (TDD) or (415) 485-3066 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.