DATE:
April 4, 2023
TO:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
FROM:
Matthew Anderson, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT:
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Annual Report On Committee Goals, Principles And Accomplishments For Calendar Year 2022; And Proposed Committee Priorities For Calendar Year 2023 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 2022
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 and led to an improved bike and pedestrian environment
Public Works Projects: Provided project reviews and input
Wayfinding: Encouraged City to initiate wayfinding plan Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2023
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
Wayfinding: Work with City staff and consultants to develop a plan to design and implement a fast and robust pedestrian and bicyclist way-finding program (e.g. street painting, signage, etc.)
Emeryville Planning for Active Transportation Enhancements: Continue to identify and prioritize areas for improvement in short- and long-term planning projects for slow streets, village greens, and multimodal active transportation projects
Development-Oriented Planning for Bikes & Pedestrians: Continue to identify potential concerns resulting from planned developments in Emeryville, including increased car traffic, parking, conflicts due to different modes-of-transportation, etc.
Improve Diversity at BPAC: Encourage increased participation at BPAC and communication within the community regarding bike and pedestrian issues
Increase Micromobility Use in Emeryville: Determine options and opportunities to increase the use of bikeshare, carshare, scooters, connections to public transit, etc.
Education: Identify educational and informational barriers to increased pedestrian and bicycle access in Emeryville and propose solutions with the goal of encouraging more biking and walking in 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, including objective standards
Neighboring Cities Outreach: Collaborate with bicycle and pedestrian/ transportation committees in Berkeley and Oakland to increase regional interconnectivity via active or public transportation First Highlighted Priority
Active Transportation Plan:
Work with City staff & consultants to update City’s 10-year active transportation plan Second Highlighted Priority
Wayfinding Plan:
Work with City staff & consultants to create and implement the City’s wayfinding plan for bicyclists and pedestrians Conclusion
Our goal is to increase the quality of life for residents, visitors, and people who work in Emeryville. People walking, biking or riding transit should be able to safely and quickly move around 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:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Annual Report
City Council Meeting | April 4, 2023
City of Emeryville
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