DATE:
March 15, 2022
TO:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM:
Matt Anderson, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT:
Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s Annual Report On Committee Goals, Principles And Accomplishments For Calendar Year 2021; And Proposed Committee Priorities For Calendar Year 2022 Committee Goals and Principles
Work with City Council and City staff to improve access, infrastructure, and safety for people who ride a bike, walk, roll, or take transit in Emeryville.
Accomplishments for Calendar Year 2021
Active Transportation Plan: Provided reviews and input for ATP development Significant New Development Projects: Provided project reviews and input for Planning Commission that resulted in significant changes that led to an improved bike and pedestrian environment Public Works Projects: Provided project reviews and input Process Improvement: with city staff support, continuing develop of methods to track BPAC recommendations and bring relevant issues to City Council. What can the BPAC do to help City Council and Staff to increase BPAC effectiveness? Also working with Vice Mayor Medina and City Staff to understand budgetary limitation and potential sources of funding for BPAC recommended improvements Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2022
Powell/Christie Intersection: Continue to work to improve the safety and accessibility of this intersection for bicyclists and pedestrians Active Transportation Plan: Work with City Staff & consultants to update City’s long-term priorities for active transportation Emeryville Planning for COVID Enhancements: Continue to identify & prioritize areas for improvement for short- and long-term adaptations for COVID-19 Development-Oriented Planning for Bikes & Peds: Continue to identify potential concerns resulting from planned development in Emeryville, including increased car traffic, parking, conflicts of differing modes-of-transportation, etc.
Wayfinding: Develop a fast & fruitful pedestrian way-finding program (e.g. street paining, signage, etc.) Improve Diversity at BPAC: Encourage increased participation at BPAC and communication within the community regarding bike & ped issues Enable Micromobility in Emeryville: Determine options and opportunities for increases in bikeshare, carshare, scooters, connections to public transit, etc.
Education: Identify educational and informational barriers for increased pedestrian and cycle access in Emeryville and propose solutions with the goal of encouraging more biking and walking within the city Update City Planning Guidelines: Review city planning guidelines regarding requirements impacting pedestrian and cyclists both during the construction and completion phase of a project and update as needed Neighboring Cities Outreach: Collaborate with bicycle and pedestrian/ transportation committees in Berkeley and Oakland to increase regional interconnectivity via active or public transportation Pilot Bike Lane on San Pablo Ave.: Determine barriers and options for piloting a bike lane within Emeryville and/or neighboring cities First Highlighted Priority
Active Transportation Plan:
Work with City staff & consultants to update City’s 10-year active transportation plan.
Second Highlighted Priority
Powell/Christie Intersection:
The BPAC has identified two fundamental problems with this intersection and has identified mitigation measures including:
Pedestrian only phase (scramble)
No right turn on red signs
Conclusion
Our goal is to increase the quality of life for visitors, people who work in Emeryville, and residents in the City of Emeryville. People walking, biking, and riding transit should be able to safely and quickly move about the city regardless of age, physical ability, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or immigration status.
PREPARED BY: Matt Anderson, Environmental Programs Analyst Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
City Council Meeting | March 15, 2022
City of Emeryville
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