Alameda City Council
November 1, 2022

Grand Street Safety Project
Resurfacing and Restriping Design Concept
Two Plans: Plan #1. Approved October 4, 2022 Pedestrian improvements at all intersectionsTwo-way protected bicycle lane from Shoreline to OtisSeven ADA parking spaces. One way traditional (unprotected) Class II bike lanes Otis to EncinalSpeed humps/cushions to slow traffic speeds155 on-street parking spaces (40 between Shoreline and Otis)Plan #2. Separated Bike Lanes Pedestrian improvements at all intersectionsTwo-way protected bicycle lane from Shoreline to OtisSeven ADA parking spacesOne-way separated (protected) bicycle lanes from Otis to EncinalChicanes to slow traffic speeds90 on-street parking spaces (40 between Shoreline and Otis)2

Plan #2: Separated/Protected bike laneChicaneAlternating parking

Clarifying InformationPlan #2 Design intent: Safety: •Reduce speeding•Reduce severity of collisions•Provide protection for bicyclistsDesign Strategies Recommended by: National Organizations: •Federal Highway Administration•National Association of City Transportation OfficialsMajor Cities: •City of San Francisco Street Design Guide•City of New York Street Design GuidelinesSmall Cities: •City of Lafayette, CA Design Standards•City of San Anselmo, CA Design Standards•Others Staff RecommendationProtected bike lane is safer than unprotected bike lane. Plan #2 better supports Vision Zero, mode shift, and climate action citywide goals. Direct staff to complete the final plans and construction documents for the City Council’s preferred plan for the Grand Street Resurfacing and Safety Improvements project