SENATE BILL 288 –TRANSIT-RELATED PROJECT CEQA EXEMPTIONS On September 28, 2020, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill No.288 (Wiener) to amend Public Resources Code Section 21080.20 of, and to add and repeal Section 21080.25 of, the Public Resources Code relating to environmental quality. More specifically, the bill expands the list of transportation-related projects statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The exemptions apply to the following projects:
1. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
2. Wayfinding and customer information projects for transit riders, bicyclists, or pedestrians
3. Transit prioritization projects
4. Designation of highway lanes or shoulders for bus-only lanes
5. New or increased light rail, bus, or bus rapid transit service on existing public rights-of-way
6. Charging or refueling infrastructure for zero-emission transit buses.
Utility infrastructure work associated with any of those six project categories or projects that combine components of the exempted categories are also exempt. Projects by cities or counties to reduce minimum parking requirements are also subject to the new statutory exemption. SB 288 also modifies an existing statutory exemption for bicycle transportation plans by deleting the requirements for a traffic and safety impact assessment and mitigation of potential impacts. The bill also extends that bicycle transportation plans exemption until January 1, 2030.
The statutory exemptions went into effect on January 1, 2021, and will sunset on December 31, 2022.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In 2021, the City of San Mateo initiated the development of the San Mateo Transit-Oriented Development Pedestrian Access Plan after being awarded a Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 grant in fiscal year 2019-20. The Plan aims to create safe, comfortable walking routes to transit for all ages and abilities within a one half-mile radius of the three Caltrain Stations (Downtown, Hillsdale, Hayward Park) and other high-quality transit stops.
The Plan’s development included three main stages. First, consultant Fehr & Peers created an inventory of facilities and existing conditions by reviewing land use and demographic data, existing transportation facilities and collision data, upcoming development projects in the study area, and related City master plans. Urban Planning Partners and Fehr & Peers conducted community outreach and engagement through a variety of strategies intended to maximize participation and reach a diverse population. Outreach included in-person pop-up events, paper surveys, virtual focus groups with local community groups, an online survey and interactive mapping activity, and sidewalk decals with QR codes to the project website. Finally, the City and consultant team used the findings to identify and develop priority project areas and pedestrian safety improvements for implementation.
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Within each priority project area, the Plan proposes to implement pedestrian-related improvements such as high-visibility and mid-block crosswalks, pedestrian scale lighting, ADA- compliant curb ramps, wayfinding, and widened sidewalks. A comprehensive list of the proposed improvements is provided in Attachment 1. The improvements are site-specific and include the following:
• The addition / modification of pedestrian facilities, such as:
o High-visibility crosswalks: A striped pattern with ladder markings made of high- visibility material, such as thermoplastic tape, which improves safety by increasing the visibility of marked crosswalks.
o Straightening crosswalk: Straightening crosswalks improves sight lines, making pedestrians more visible to oncoming drivers, and may shorten the crossing distance, reducing the length of time required for pedestrians to cross an intersection.
o Pedestrian countdown signals: Displays “countdown” of seconds remaining for the pedestrian to cross the street safely
o Pedestrian scale lighting: Lighting specifically oriented toward pedestrians that is often lower in height and spaced closer together than traditional roadway lighting. o ADA-compliant curb ramps: Ensure that the through zone on sidewalks and curb ramps meet ADA requirements.
o Protected intersections: Protected intersections use corner islands, curb extensions, and colored paint to delineate bicycle and pedestrian movements across an intersection. Slower driving speeds and shorter crossing distance increase safety for pedestrians. Separates bicycles from pedestrians.
o Widened sidewalks: Widening sidewalks provides a more comfortable space for pedestrians, particularly in locations with many pedestrians and provides space to accommodate street furniture such as bus benches and shelters. o Directional curb ramps: A separate curb ramp and landing for each direction of crosswalk that allows pedestrians with disabilities to be aligned with the crossing direction while waiting to cross the street.
• The addition of wayfinding through a network of signs that highlight nearby pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• The addition / modification of transit prioritization, such as:
o Protected left turn: Providing protected left-turn phases for signalized intersections significantly improve the safety for left-turn maneuvers by removing the need for the drivers to navigate through gaps in oncoming/opposing through vehicles. o Prohibit left turn: Prohibitions of left turns at locations where a turning vehicle may conflict with pedestrians in the crosswalk or where opposing traffic volume is high.
Reduces pedestrian interaction with vehicles when crossing. o Protect right turn: Can help prevent crashes between vehicles turning right on red from one street and through vehicles on the cross street, and crashes involving pedestrians.
o Prohibit right-turn-on-red: Can help prevent crashes between vehicles turning right on red from one street and through vehicles on the cross street, and crashes involving pedestrians.
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SB 288 ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST
This project, as proposed, would be eligible for a Statutory Exemption per Public Resources Code section 21080.25.
TABLE 1: PROJECT TYPE CHECKLIST – PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.25(B) The project must meet at least one project type to qualify for this Statutory Exemption. See Attachment 2 below for definitions of terms.
1) Pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including new facilities. For purpose of this paragraph, “bicycle facilities” include, but are not limited to, bicycle parking, bicycle sharing facilities, and bikeways as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code. ☒
2) Projects that improve customer information and wayfinding for transit riders, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
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3) Transit prioritization projects. ☒
4) On highways with existing public transit service or that will be implementing public transit service within six months of the conversion, a project for the designation and conversion of general purpose lanes or highway shoulders to bus-only lanes, for use either during peak congestion hours or all day. ☐
5) A project for the institution or increase of new bus rapid transit, bus, or light rail service, including the construction of stations, on existing public rights-of-way or existing highway rights-of-way, whether or not the right-of-way is in use for public mass transit. ☐
6) A project to construct or maintain infrastructure to charge or refuel zero-emission transit buses, provided the project is carried out by a public transit agency that is subject to, and in compliance with, the State Air Resources Board’s Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations) and the project is located on property owned by the transit agency or within an existing public right-of-way. ☐
7) The maintenance, repair, relocation, replacement, or removal of any utility infrastructure associated with a project identified in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive. ☐
8) A project that consists exclusively of a combination of any of the components of a project identified in paragraphs (1) to (7), inclusive.
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9) A project carried out by a city or county to reduce minimum parking requirements. ☐ TABLE 2: OTHER PROJECT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.25(C)
The project must meet all the criteria listed below to qualify for this Statutory Exemptions. See Attachment 2 below for definition of terms. Note: Table 2 does not apply to a project carried out by a city or county to reduce minimum parking requirements.
1) A public agency is carrying out the project and is the lead agency for the project. ☒ 2) The project is located in an urbanized area. ☒
3) The project is located on or within an existing public right-of-way. ☒ 4) The project shall not add physical infrastructure that increases new automobile capacity on existing rights-of-way except for minor modifications needed for the efficient and safe movement of transit vehicles, such as extended merging lanes. The project shall not include the addition of any auxiliary lanes.
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5) The construction of the project shall not require the demolition of affordable housing units. ☒ 6) The project would not exceed one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) in 2020 United States dollars.1
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1 If the project exceeds $100,000,000, then Section 21080.25(c)(6) imposes additional requirements.
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TABLE 3: PROJECT LABOR REQUIREMENTS – PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.25(D)
In addition to meeting the criteria in Table 2, the project must meet labor requirements to qualify for a Statutory Exemption. See Attachment 2 below for definition of terms. Note: Table 3 does not apply to a project carried out by a city or county to reduce minimum parking requirements. 1) Before granting an exemption under this section, the lead agency shall certify that the project will be completed by a skilled workforce.
2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for a project that is exempted under this section, the lead agency shall not enter into a construction contract with any entity unless the entity provides to the lead agency an enforceable commitment that the entity and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the project or a contract that falls within an apprenticeship occupation in the building and construction trades in accordance with Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. (B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply if any of the following requirements are met:
i. The lead agency has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project or the lead agency has contracted to use a skilled and trained workforce and the entity has agreed to be bound by that project labor agreement.
ii. The project or contract is being performed under the extension or renewal of a project labor agreement that was entered into by the lead agency before January 1, 2021. iii. The lead agency has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind the lead agency and all its subcontractors at every tier performing the project or the lead agency has contracted to use a skilled and trained workforce.
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CONCLUSION
The San Mateo Transit-Oriented Pedestrian Access Plan would create safer conditions for pedestrians throughout the plan area as well as ensure a more connected and comfortable path of travel to transit. The proposed projects under the Plan such as new and improved pedestrian facilities including wider sidewalks, high-visibility crosswalks and ADA compliant curb ramps, increased wayfinding and transit prioritization will all improve accessibility and reduce pedestrian exposure to conflicting vehicles. As demonstrated in the SB 288 Eligibility Checklist above, the proposed project is consistent with the projects listed under SB 288, and as such, it is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA as outlined in the legislation.
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San Mateo TOD PAP - Improvement Project List - Downtown Area Project # Project Name Roadway Name From To Improvements List/Project Description DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
E 5th Ave Crystal
Springs Road
In coordination with Caltrans (long term)
Complete Streets corridor analysis needed. Corridor treatments:
- consider shorter cycle lengths and overall review of signal phasing and timings to improve pedestrian conditions - consider road diet
- sidewalk width to match City's standard widths outlined in 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at 5th Ave In coordination with Caltrans
short term:
- high-visibility Xwalks
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI in all directions; prioritize turns onto ECR from side streets - add curb extensions along 5th to shadow on-street parking at the northeast & northwest corners to shorten the pedestrian crossing ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term) - advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 5th Ave medium term:
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- add median noses/pedestrian refuge islands on ECR; median should be 6 feet wide at minimum, so it would require widening to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) - protect left turns from 5th Ave
- add pedestrian countdowns
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at 4th In coordination with Caltrans
short term:
- high-visibility Xwalks
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI in all directions; prioritize turns onto ECR from side streets - add curb extensions along 4th to shadow on-street parking on northeast and southeast corners ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term)
- advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 4th Ave medium term:
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- add median noses/pedestrian refuge islands on ECR; median should be 6feet wide at minimum, so it would require working with Caltrans to agree on approach, widen the median to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) or narrow travel lanes
- protect left turns from 4th Ave, if feasible, which would require adding a left-turn pocket for the eastbound approach. If not feasible, include split phase
- add pedestrian countdowns
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at 3rd Ave In coordination with Caltrans
short term:
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI in all directions; prioritize turns onto ECR from side streets -add curb extensions along 3rd to shadow on-street parking on northeast and southeast corners and to close the extra receiving lane space at the NW corner ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term) - advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 3rd Ave medium term:
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- add median noses/pedestrian refuge islands on ECR; median should be 6feet wide at minimum, so it would require working with Caltrans to agree on approach, widen the median to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) or narrow travel lanes
- protect left turns from 3rd Ave
- add pedestrian countdowns
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
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DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at 2nd Ave In coordination with Caltrans
short term:
- advance stop bars
- curb extension into 2nd Ave for Southeast corner ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term) - LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance; particularly important for the southern crosswalk (to minimize conflicts with left-turning vehicles)
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- extinguishable LT yield to ped sign (for WB) or consider flashing yellow arrow for WB lefts - place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 2nd Ave Medium term
:
- curb extensions (that also benefit bus stops) along west side of ECR (SamTrans study proposes relocating southbound bus stop to far side) and northeast corner (bus bulb on ECR and shadow parking on 2nd Ave) - coordination with SamTrans
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- add median nose on south side of ECR to create a ped refuge island; median should be 6feet wide at minimum, so it would require working with Caltrans to agree on approach, widen the median to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) or narrow travel lanes
- add pedestrian countdowns
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at Crystal
Springs Rd
In coordination with Caltrans
short term:
- curb extension on southwest and northwest corner to align the crosswalk across Crystal Springs. With the curb extensions, the west crosswalk across Crystal Springs can be shifted towards the center of the intersection to create more visibility for pedestrians ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term) - Move stop bar forward on north leg to improve sight lines for southbound vehicles turning right from ECR onto Crystal Springs (sight line currently obstructed by the fountain) - advance stop bar
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- place Crystal Springs pedestrian crossing on automatic recall medium term:
- directional ADA curb ramps (SW and SE)
- add pedestrian countdowns
DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at Baldwin
Ave-
Baywood Ave
In coordination with Caltrans
short term
:
- prohibit left turns from ECR all day because this is a school crossing and there will be kids crossing outside of peak hours. We want to be sure we are protecting some of the most vulnerable populations. Additionally, when restrictions are only for certain periods of time, compliance decreases. - curb extensions to shadow parking on the SW corner into ECR and SE corner into Baldwin ("paint & plastic" for short term; concrete for medium term)
- consider removing RT pocket on Baywood
- advance stop bars at all approaches
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance on side streets - place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing Baldwin Ave & Baywood Ave - location of ped countdown sign on SW corner is blocked by street signs - reposition for visibility medium term
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- curb extensions on west crosswalk -- recommend curb extension at NW corner (would need to be designed such that SB right turns into De Sabla Rd are still feasible), consider building out the median at De Sabla Road to serve as a pedestrian refuge for the west crosswalk and more clearly make vehicles exiting De Sabla Rd T into Baldwin Ave (This would need to be confirmed during design but would help shorten crosswalk and slow vehicles down) - Consider a "keep clear" stencil on Baywood for De Sabla exiting traffic - add pedestrian countdowns
- protect left turns from Baldwin Ave and Baywood Ave
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
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DT-1 El Camino
Real -
Downtown
El Camino
Real
at Tilton Ave In coordination with Caltrans
short term
:
- prohibit lefts from El Camino Real, consider all-day prohibition for consistency with Baldwin/Baywood intersection and since when restrictions are only for certain periods of time, compliance decreases. - high-visibility Xwalks across ECR
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI in all directions; prioritize turns onto ECR from side streets - advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing Tilton Ave medium term:
- curb extensions on Tilton Ave and west side of ECR (bus bulbout) - coordination with SamTrans - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- add pedestrian countdowns
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
DT-2-1 Downtown
Gateway
2nd Ave at San Mateo
Dr
-ideally narrow San Mateo Dr south of 2nd Ave and shift it as far to the east as we can to slow speeds and then create a diagonal crosswalk from the SE corner to the NE corner to improve sight lines - with the extra space, could convert to diagonal parking on the west side of San Mateo Dr south of 2nd Ave - consider split phase or protected lefts for 2nd Ave (which would require a turn pocket on 2nd), or all pedestrian phase to separate left turn vehicles from pedestrians crossing San Mateo Dr. - curb extensions all corners (if not feasible, daylight the intersection) - NW corner radius should be tightened
- advance stop bars
- prohibit parking in intersection (currently allowed on south side). 24 minute meters will be replaced nearby - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners), would be feasible with the curb extension recommendation - high-visibility Xwalks (all)
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
DT-2-1 Downtown
Gateway
2nd Ave S Delaware St - add curb extensions to shadow on-street parking - consider adding turn pockets for protected left turns on 2nd in lieu of curb extensions if left-turn vehicle volumes (and pedestrian crossings) merit it
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- Ensure there is a 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance with LPI - extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at S
Ellsworth
Ave
- reduce/remove vehicle/ped conflicts:
* near term improvement: change signal to split phase for EB/WB to protect EB left turns conflicts and add a painted curb extension on the SE corner; enhance crosswalk across the driveway (high- visibility or raised)
* long term improvement: shift south leg crosswalk to north of the driveway or to the north leg of the intersection (to avoid left-turn conflicts and be on the side of the Caltrain station); consider a scramble or ped only phase
- curb extension to shadow on-street parking on NE corner - prohibit parking at intersection and add curb extension on west side to shadow on-street parking (between two driveways), spaces will be replaced nearby - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave S Ellsworth
Ave
Caltrain tracks - Per Pedestrian Plan, ensure sidewalk is minimum 11 feet wide with a 5-foot through zone; consider widening to the recommended 15-foot wide sidewalk with a 7-foot through zone. Prioritize north sidewalk as it provides the most direct access to the station
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DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at S B St - with the B St pedestrian mall this becomes a T intersection; implement a pedestrian scramble to reduce conflicts from turning vehicles
- curb extensions at north corners (into both 1st Ave & B Street) - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- coordination required with Donut Delight Building (57 S. B Street) development project and City's B Street Pedestrian Mall project
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at Transit
Center Way
- add high-visibility crosswalks on west and north legs; consider RRFB for new uncontrolled crosswalk on west leg as additional safety measure for an uncontrolled crosswalk (may require CPUC approval) - directional ADA curb ramps on SW, NW and NE corners (3) (would require tree removal on south side) - curb extension on south side between Main St & parking garage driveway and on NW corner (will also help increase safety of new uncontrolled crosswalk on west leg) DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave S Ellsworth
Ave
Caltrain tracks - ensure sidewalk is minimum 11 feet wide with a 5-foot through zone; consider widening to the recommended 15-foot wide sidewalk with a 7-foot through zone
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
Transit
Center Way
(N-S)
1st Ave
Transit Center
Way (E-W)
- widen sidewalk on west side to ensure ADA path of travel and width matching standards outlined in 2012 Ped Master Plan ( 11-ft wide minimum (15-ft recommended) with a 5-ft through zone (7-ft recommended) as it is in the downtown retail core)
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
Transit
Center Way
(E-W)
N B St
Transit Center
Way (N-S)
- consider reducing travel lanes from two to one westbound and widen sidewalks with that space (this will also help make the Transit Way/Transit Way intersection smaller and more pedestrian-friendly). Alternatively, consider closing eastbound lane on Transit Center Way to create a nicer entrance to the station - add wayfinding signage improvements at Transit Center/B Street to reduce driver confusion and orient pedestrians to main Caltrain station entrance
- if eastbound lane remains on Transit Center Way, consider adding additional signage here and at Transit Center Way/Transit Center Way to deter vehicles from turning onto Transit Center Way (N-S) DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
Transit
Center Way
(E-W)
at Transit
Center Way
- advance stop bars
- high-visibility crosswalks all legs
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- consider a raised intersection, perhaps with a decorative element DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
Transit
Center Way
(E-W)
at N B St - no additional improvements, all suggestions are being implemented with 303 Baldwin development project (project under construction)
DT-2-2 Downtown
Gateway
Ellsworth Ave at Baldwin
Ave
- curb extensions on northwest, southwest, and southeast corners; daylighting if curb extensions are not feasible - directional ADA curb ramps on southwest, southeast, northwest corners - high-visibility crosswalks on west and south legs
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
DT-2-3 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at S
Claremont St
- extend curb extensions into Claremont on west side and add at NE & SE corners - high-visibility crosswalks (all legs)
- advance stop bars
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
DT-2-3 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at S Railroad
Ave
- advance stop bar on S Railroad Ave
- high-visibility crosswalks
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- consider adding an RRFB to crosswalk across 1st Ave (east leg) to enhance the safety of the uncontrolled crosswalk based on vehicle & pedestrian volumes and vehicle speeds -- RRFB installation may require CPUC approval
DT-2-3 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave Claremont St Caltrain tracks - check and ensure clear width for ADA path of travel provided on north sidewalk - ensure sidewalk is minimum 11 feet wide with a 5-foot through zone; consider widening to the recommended 15-foot wide sidewalk with a 7-foot through zone (would likely require parking removal) -- may be a longer term improvement to be implement with new developments
DT-2-3 Downtown
Gateway
1st Ave at Caltrain
tracks
- high-visibility crosswalk across tracks
- ensure path across tracks is ADA accessible
DT-3-1 North Station
Access
N Railroad
Ave (west of
tracks)
Tilton Ave Caltrain
station access
point (Mi
Rancho
supermarket)
- consider converting street into a shared street/alley with traffic calming so that pedestrian path of travel is ensured on the street; if this is implemented, consider signs to inform users on how to best use the street given this would be a new treatment in the city
- provide pedestrian scale lighting
- add aesthetic improvements to make it more pedestrian friendly. (Urban greening, public art, etc.)
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DT-3-1 North Station
Access
Railroad N B St N Railroad
Ave
- restrict parking along this block
- add pedestrian scale lighting
- provide wayfinding signage to direct people through Railroad Ave (to use public ROW) instead of the Mi Rancho parking lot
- consider adding public art or urban greening considered to make this access more comfortable for pedestrians DT-3-1 North Station
Access
Tilton Ave at N Railroad
Ave (west &
east of
tracks)
- add stop control the westbound approach west of the tracks/underpass and eastbound approach east of the tracks
- add high-visibility crosswalks across Tilton on west leg west of the tracks and on east leg, east of the tracks - advance stop bar (eastbound, west of tracks)
- add curb extensions into Tilton for new proposed crosswalks - ensure adequate lighting in the underpass
- Provide pedestrian wayfinding signs to Caltrain station DT-3-2 North Station
Access
Cypress Ave Claremont St
S Railroad Ave (east side of Caltrain tracks)If Cypress Ave is decided to be the best pedestrian path of travel to the new Caltrain station access:
- Suggest converting Cypress to a one-way westbound to provide space for vehicles not to park on the sidewalks, therefore providing more space for pedestrians on the existing sidewalks - Provide pedestrian scale lighting to enhance sense of safety - provide wayfinding direction to Caltrain station access - Alternatively, suggest removing parking to widen sidewalks and provide ADA path of travel on both sides of the street - 2012 Ped Master plan requires a 7-ft minimum sidewalk with a 5- ft minimum through zone (based on adjacent land use)
DT-3-2 North Station
Access
S Railroad
Ave
at Cypress
Ave
- provide a new Caltrain station access from Cypress Ave/S Railroad Ave - add an ADA ramp on Caltrain track side to connect to the station platform If Cypress Ave is decided to be the best pedestrian path of travel to the new Caltrain station access:
- upgrade sidewalk on S Railroad Ave to provide an ADA path of travel from Cypress to the station access point. If sidewalk widening not feasible, consider converting street into a shared street/alley with traffic calming so that pedestrian path of travel is ensured on the street (including diverters every 1-2 blocks so only bikes and pedestrians can go through)
- add a crosswalk at the intersection on the south leg
If S Railroad Ave is decided to be the best pedestrian path of travel to the new Caltrain station access:
- upgrade sidewalk on S Railroad Ave to provide an ADA path of travel from Tilton Ave to the station access point. If sidewalk widening not feasible, consider converting street into a shared street/alley with traffic calming so that pedestrian path of travel is ensured on the street (including diverters every 1-2 blocks so only bikes and pedestrians can go through)
- after new Caltrain station access has been established, connect it to the southbound platform as well, allowing travel to the existing southbound ramp from Mi Rancho Supermarket’s parking lot and North Railroad Avenue west of the tracks. Ensure the connection/crossing across the tracks has all the appropriate safety features (e.g., pedestrian gates).
-- coordination with Caltrain required
DT-3-3 North Central
Equity Access
Tilton Ave at N B St - directional curb ramp at SW corner - high-visibility crosswalk on south leg
- curb extension on southwest corner to shadow parking on B Street DT-3-3 North Central
Equity Access
Tilton Ave at Delaware
St
- high-visibility Xwalk markings
- curb extensions (nice to have but not as necessary at a less heavily utilized intersection, but could help reduce vehicle speeds on Tilton); if not, add daylighting (all approaches, near side) - advance stop bars
- directional ADA curb ramps
- additional lighting
-If Cypress can't be improved consider extending the shared street recommendation on Railroad to Tilton to provide this pedestrian access
DT-3-3 North Central
Equity Access
Tilton Ave at Claremont
St
- consider AWSC for traffic calming along Tilton; if it doesn't meet an AWSC warrant, add one crosswalk across Tilton Ave and enhance. Consider raising the crosswalk for traffic calming or add a traffic circle. - lighting
- curb extensions on all corners
- high-visibility Xwalk markings across Claremont (and Tilton based on first bullet point) - advance stop bars
- directional ADA curb ramps
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San Mateo TOD PAP - Improvement Project List - Hayward Park Project #
Project
Name
Roadway Name From To Final Improvements List
HP-1 El Camino
Real -
Hayward
Park
El Camino Real at 17th Ave-
Bovet Rd
In coordination with Caltrans
- prioritize SW corner radius tightening and protected left-turns on Bovet/17th - curb extensions to shadow on-street parking at SE corner, & NE corner into ECR -- northeast corner would be a bus bulb if/when bus stop is moved closer to intersection (per SamTrans study) - in coordination with SamTrans
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing Bovet & 17th - upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- consider narrowing lanes on Bovet EB to shorten crossings - consider adding a protected EBR overlap phase with the NBL phase and removing the permissive EBR phase (add 'no EBR' blankout sign during EBT phase) to remove the pedestrian-vehicle conflict - add wayfinding to Caltrain station
- coordinate with Caltrans to consider a no right turn on red from NB El Camino Real to 17th Ave HP-1 El Camino
Real -
Hayward
Park
El Camino Real at E 20th
Ave
In coordination with Caltrans
- address skew (long crosswalks, high speed turns) and straighten crosswalks by narrowing lane widths and providing curb extensions on SE corner and curb extension on NE corner into ECR, which would be a bus bulb if/when bus stop is moved closer to intersection (per SamTrans study) - in coordination with SamTrans
- restrict truck turns if needed to address skewed geometry (e.g. NBR and SBR) - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 20th - upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- widen sidewalk on 20th (both north & south sides and east & west of El Camino Real) -- per 2012 Ped Master Plan sidewalk should be 11-ft wide minimum (15-ft recommended) with a 5-ft through zone (7-ft recommended) as it is adjacent to commercial land uses -- coordination with redevelopment of the northwest parcel
- add median noses/pedestrian refuge islands on ECR; median should be 6feet wide at minimum, so it would require working with Caltrans to agree on approach, widen the median to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) or narrow travel lanes - address cross-slope on long driveway with redevelopment on NW Corner/ Xmas tree lot HP-2-1 Hayward
Park West
Leslie St at 17th Ave Coordinate the below improvements with adjacent planning application, if possible:
- convert to AWSC if warranted. If not, consider traffic calming treatments on 17th. - add high-visibility crosswalk across Leslie St (south leg) and on west side of 17th Ave, and consider additional enhancements for new crosswalk across 17th Ave - add curb extensions to shadow on-street parking on south corners and along north side for new crosswalk and through intersection to discourage parking/stopping in intersection, daylight if curb extensions not feasible
- directional ADA curb ramps for two proposed marked crosswalks
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HP-2-1 Hayward
Park West
17th Ave Leslie St Station - improve wayfinding between station entrance and major nearby destinations - provide pedestrian scale lighting along 17th
- widen existing sidewalks to meet requirements and recommendations from 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan; at least ensure continuous ADA path of travel is provided Related Bike Improvements
- Bike Blvd improvements on 17th and Leslie
Caltrain ROW
- Work with Caltrain to formalize existing bike/ped trail from 17th Ave to the Station HP-2-2 Hayward
Park West
Leslie St 17th Ave 19th Ave City Actions
'- provide raised midblock crossing at station entrance north of driveway on east side of Leslie; include curb extensions and ADA curb ramps; provide additional enhancements based on volumes and speeds (currently unavailable)
- address potential ADA cross-slopes across driveways
- improve wayfinding between station entrance and major nearby destinations - provide pedestrian scale lighting along Leslie, including most critically under the SR 92 underpass.
Enhance underpass wall with mural or other placemaking devices. - provide a crosswalk and curb ramps to cross Gum St along west side of Leslie St - If redevelopment occurs on east side of Leslie north of Caltrain station entrance, widen existing sidewalk to meet 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan [11' min (15' recommended) with 7' min through zone width (5' recommended; based on adjacent land use of commercial with parallel parking] and consolidate driveways north of the main station entrance. - If sidewalk or Class 1 path is infeasible on Caltrain property on east side of Leslie, widen west sidewalk to meet 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan standards.
Caltrain ROW
- Work with Caltrain to provide sidewalk to meet requirements and recommendations from 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan or Class 1 multi-use path on the east side of Leslie Street south of the current entrance to 19th Ave.
- Create a new pedestrian gateway entrance to Caltrain platform at the southern end of the station to reduce walking distances to platform and between east and west sides of Hayward Park.
HP-2-2 Hayward
Park West
Leslie St at 19th Ave - provide high-visibility crosswalk diagonally at the apex of the curve so that it provides good visibility for vehicles approaching in both directions; consider additional crosswalk enhancements upon review of vehicle speeds and volumes
- provide curb extensions for crossings to square up the intersection - continue pedestrian-scale lighting from Leslie along 19th Ave to Palm - Consider widening sidewalk on one side of the street on 19th Ave to meet City standards, if feasible with trees/utilities
Related Bike Improvements
- Bike Blvd improvements on Leslie and 19th Ave
HP-2-4 Hayward
Park West
Gum St South Blvd 17th Ave - Consider reconfiguring the segment and intersections of Gum St with 17th Ave and South Blvd to improve pedestrian safety.
HP-2-3 Caltrain
overpass
Overpass over
tracks (at 19th
Ave)
Leslie St
Pacific Ave-ADA curb ramps at overpass ramp entrances
- ped scale lighting leading to and on the overpass
- improve wayfinding
HP-3 Sunnybrae S Railroad Ave E 16th Ave Station - Work with adjacent land owners to formalize bike/ped trail from 16th Ave to the Station entrance through the parking lot
- improve wayfinding between station entrance and major nearby destinations -include an ADA curb ramp to access the path from street - include ADA path of travel through Caltrain parking lot to station platform HP-3 Sunnybrae E 16th Ave S Railroad
Ave
Delaware St-widen sidewalks within City ROW, if possible to meet requirements and recommendations from 2012 Pedestrian Master Plan -- 7' minimum width with 5' minimum through zone width (based on adjacent residential land use, constrained scenario) -- by narrowing travel lanes or using more of City ROW, not removing parking.
- pedestrian scale lighting
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HP-3 Sunnybrae E 16th Ave at S
Claremont
- provide high-visibility crosswalk on east leg as well to minimize how often peds cross the street - make existing crosswalks high-visibility
- Daylighting at all corners to improve visibility, consider curb extensions to shadow parking (all corners) if feasible
- rebuild NE curb extension to allow for E leg crosswalk to land outside of a driveway (lower priority) - advance stop bar on north leg
- prohibit parking in intersection; consider a curb extension through the entire intersection on the south side to discourage parking/stopping
- add lighting for north and west crosswalks
HP-3 Sunnybrae E 16th Ave at Delaware - evaluate the traffic control at this intersection and consider a signal (City is currently evaluating) or roundabout (if roundabout, then it would be only 1 lane approaches) - high-visibility crosswalks all legs
- curb extensions to shadow parking into 16th Ave for east leg - consider narrowing travel lanes at the intersection on west leg to shorten crosswalk HP-3 Sunnybrae S Delaware St at
Sunnybrae
- As a part of existing bike Blvd. project on Sunnybrae, address geometry of cross-streets such as Guildford Ave (T it up) to slow turning speeds coming into Sunnybrae/Delaware. And then T Sunnybrae into Delaware.
- make existing crosswalk high-visibility
- advance stop bars
HP-3 Sunnybrae S Delaware St E 16th Ave
Sunnybrae- ped scale lighting on west side of street (to complement the east side of the street) HP-4-1 Hayward
Park East
Ensure Hayward Park redevelopment addresses existing ADA and ped circulation issues. If redevelopment doesn't occur, the specific recommendations are provided below. -- coordination with Hayward Park redevelopment (project not approved yet) HP-4-1 Hayward
Park East
Path across
tracks
- ADA curb ramp from parking lot to curb connecting to station platform - consider adding ADA parking spaces near this path since this is the only path to connect to the west (southbound) platform from the east side, so someone in a wheelchair does not next to wheel from the south end of the platform, all the way to the north end, just to cross to the west platform - consider designating pedestrian path of travel through parking lot - add wayfinding and consider how paths on the other side of this connect into the ped network HP-4-1 Hayward
Park East
Station Park
Cir
at Station
parking lot
- Remove fence and provide access from residential buildings HP-4-3 Hayward
Park East
Pacific Blvd -
Concar Dr
19th Ave East
edge of
Caltrain
Parking
lot
- provide ADA ramp to platform next to steps
- ped scale lighting
- widen sidewalk on east side of street
- improve wayfinding
- continuing existing Class 1 on Concar (north side) from edge of existing development to Station and down Pacific (west side) to 19th Ave (either remove parking or make this a one-way street to get the extra space)
HP-4-3 Hayward
Park East
Pacific Blvd Concar Dr 19th Ave - widen sidewalk on one side of the street (west side likely better) to meet City standards - provide improvements at 19th/Pacific intersection similar to those identified for Leslie/19th: provide high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and directional ADA curb ramps to connect overpass entrance to Caltrain sidewalk; provide curb extensions on northeast corner to tighten the curb radius and slow down turning vehicles.
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HP-4-2 Hayward
Park East
Concar Dr at Station
Park Cir-92
on/off-
ramps
In coordination with Caltrans
'As a long-term improvement, consider the following in the future to improve ped crossing at Concar / Delaware, if possible to reduce the size of the intersection size and ped crossing distances with additional curb or protected extensions:
- if lanes can be reduced to one or two lanes, we could then T up the off-ramp into Concar to help tighten up the intersection and provide pedestrian crossings on all legs and better connect the developments on the south side to the station (per recommendation above). If reducing to 1 lane is feasible, you could also consider a roundabout. The off-ramp lane reduction would also allow the intersection at Delaware/Concar intersection to be smaller HP-4-2 Hayward
Park East
Concar Dr at Delaware Implement Concar Passage plans for protected intersection islands on northeast and southeast corners to accommodate buffered bike lane turning movements, with ADA curb ramps included. - coordination with Concar Passage development project (approved project but building permits not yet filed)
Additional pedestrian improvements for all intersection legs include:
- advance stop bars
- high-visibility crosswalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
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San Mateo TOD PAP - Improvement Project List - Hillsdale Project # Project
Name
Roadway Name From To Final Improvements List
H-1 25th
Avenue
W 25th Ave at Flores St - add curb extensions to shadow on-street parking - directional ADA curb ramps
- lighting
- widen and landscape sidewalks on Flores with new development Coordination with Bicycle Master Plan (which calls for bike lanes on 25th east of Flores and bike route west of Flores)
- consider traffic calming on 25th for the bike route/ future bike lane (per Bike Master Plan) - Convert parking to parallel parking to widen sidewalks or to potentially add parking separated Class IV bikeways
H-1 25th
Avenue
E 25th Ave at Palm
Ave
- consider prohibiting southbound-left turns and adding a high-visibility crosswalk across 25th Ave (west side of Palm) with enhancements for uncontrolled crosswalk based on traffic speeds and volumes
- consider feasibility of a road diet on E 25th; if not feasible, consider addition of a median in place of the parking to allow for a median island and RRFBs - directional ADA curb ramps
- curb extensions to shadow on-street parking on Palm Ave and 25th Ave (full length of T intersection on south side to discourage stopping/parking); if not feasible, daylight all approaches
- high-visibility crosswalk markings
- advance stop bars
- lighting
H-1 25th
Avenue
E 25th Ave at S
Delaware
St
Coordinate with South Delaware ATP project (ATP Cycle 5 grant to design and construct a Class IV bike lane, bike boulevard, and pedestrian facilities, including crosswalks, along South Delaware from 19th Ave. to Pacific Boulevard)
- sidewalk needed on southwest corner and south along Delaware - consider a protected intersection to coordinate bike movements between Class IV on Delaware and Class II on 25th and provide all the pedestrian safety benefits that come with that design
if a protected intersection is not feasible:
- consider feasibility of a road diet on E 25th; if not, consider pedestrian-only phase to separate left-turning vehicles from 25th from pedestrians crossing Delaware and the double SBR-turns from pedestrians crossing 25th
- curb extension into Delaware at SW corner
- curb extension on east side of Delaware through intersection to discourage vehicles parking/stopping in intersection; must be designed in coordination with/to allow planned Class IV bikeway per Bike Master Plan
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- add NRTOR
- advance stop bars
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
H-2 28th
Avenue
W 28th Ave at Flores St - directional ADA curb ramps (all corners; if feasible) - curb extensions to shadow on-street parking on 28th (low priority) - consider additional lighting on north side
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H-2 28th
Avenue
El Camino Real at E 28th
Ave
In coordination with Caltrans & Hillsdale Caltrain Station Bicycle Access Gap Closure Project
- add crosswalk on northern leg (continuation of shared path) and add median nose on ECR to create pedestrian refuge -- median should be 6feet wide at minimum; if not, lanes would need to be narrowed (if wider than 11ft)
- consider adding a protected WBR overlap phase with the SBL phase and removing the permissive WBR phase (add 'no WBR' blankout sign during EBT phase) to remove the pedestrian- vehicle conflict
- curb extensions at NW and SW corners to shadow parking on 20th and narrow travel lane/widen sidewalk slightly on ECR; curb extension into ECR at SW corner may serve as a bus bulbout if/when SamTrans relocates bus stop there (per SamTrans study) - in coordination with SamTrans
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners, except NW already exists) - high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI and permanent NRTOR from 28th onto ECR - advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing Bovet & 17th - upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- protect left turns from 28th (requires adding an eastbound left-turn pocket), if feasible. If not feasible, include split phasing so that left-turning vehicles are separate from conflicting pedestrians. If not feasible, add LED/extinguishable left turn vehicles yield to peds sign. - consider feasibility of a road diet on 28th Ave
H-2 28th
Avenue
28th Ave ECR
S Delaware St- evaluate the feasibility of a midblock high-visibility crosswalk to facilitate access across 28th between station entrances with good lighting and other enhancements needed based on traffic volumes and speeds, similar to the crossing under the Hillsdale mall on 31st Ave - consider feasibility of a road diet on 28th - in coordination with other City studies H-3-1 31st
Avenue/Ba
y
Meadows
El Camino Real at 31st Ave In coordination with Caltrans - Narrow lane widths on 31st (and ECR) to allow for corners to be expanded/ radius slowed/ crossings shortened (all lanes seem to be 12ft, consider narrowing to 10 or 11ft) - add median nose on north and west crosswalks to create pedestrian refuge; median should be 6feet wide at minimum, so it would require working with Caltrans to agree on approach, widen the median to the edge of the travel lane (existing yellow line) or narrow travel lanes - LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns for all crossings
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing 31st Ave - upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
H-3-1 31st
Avenue/Ba
y
Meadows
31st Ave S Delaware St - high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall
- upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- add wayfinding
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H-3-1 31st
Avenue/Ba
y
Meadows
Franklin Pkwy at Baze Rd - assess if further pedestrian crossing enhancements needed for uncontrolled crossings across Franklin (e.g., advance yield markings, median pedestrian refuges, or even advance flashing) based on traffic speeds and volumes [Bay Meadows TAP included similar recommendations at this location based on which RRFB was installed]
- confirm directional curb ramps are ADA compliant
- high-visibility Xwalks
- curb extensions for northern crosswalk on both sides to shadow parking on Baze Rd - extend median noses, median should be 6feet wide at minimum; if not, lanes would need to be narrowed (if wider than 11ft)
- consider feasibility of a road diet on Franklin Pkwy - coordination with City's Gap Closure Study
H-3-1 31st
Avenue/Ba
y
Meadows
31st Ave ECR S
Delaware
St
- provide wayfinding with new access to the station
- consider enhancing sidewalk with landscape strip or public art to make this feel like a primary ped entrance route
H-3-2 31st
Avenue/Ba
y
Meadows
Caltrain
Station (west
side)
Curiosity
Way
Derby
Ave
- Add wayfinding to existing Caltrain station access on the east side of the station (from parking lot between Derby Ave & Curiosity Way).
Caltrain ROW, coordination needed
- as a long-term improvement, consider adding direct station access (and wayfinding) from the west side of the platform (e.g., next to Michael's/as new development occurs in those parcels) to avoid pedestrians having to go all the way to 28th to access the station -- in coordination with new developments along the west edge of the Caltrain station platform H-4 Hillsdale
Boulevard
El Camino Real at Hillsdale
Blvd
In coordination with Caltrans
- for WB and NB: remove right turn pocket/lane if feasible based on further study; if the right turn pocket is needed, consider keeping the slip lane and building out the pork chop islands (i.e., make them larger to narrow the right-turn lanes to slow vehicles down, shorten crossings, and provide more space for pedestrians), and raise the crosswalk across the channelized turn. - if slip lanes can be removed, consider repurposing the space to a wider sidewalk - add high-visibility crosswalk on east, west, and north leg to allow continuous pedestrian connection N-S along east side of ECR
- add median noses on Hillsdale; median should be 6feet wide at minimum; if not, lanes would need to be narrowed (if wider than 11ft)
- directional ADA curb ramps (all corners)
- high-visibility Xwalks
- LPIs + 3.5 ft/sec walking ped clearance
- extinguishable NRTOR during LPI
- advance stop bars
- add pedestrian countdowns
- place pedestrian signal on auto recall for crossing Hillsdale Blvd - upgrade push-buttons to latest ADA standards
- consider feasibility of a road diet on Hillsdale
- provide pedestrian scale lighting
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H-4 Hillsdale
Boulevard
W Hillsdale
Blvd
at Edison St - curb extensions to shadow parking on southwest and northwest corners - adjust curb extension/corner radius at southeast corner to better align crosswalk across Edison St
- consider removing westbound left-turn pocket onto Edison if volumes don't merit it and narrow Hillsdale Blvd and better align northern crosswalk; if not, consider a signal or roundabout as there are too many movements/conflicts for AWSC - advance stop bars
- high-visibility crosswalks all legs
- directional ADA curb ramps
- pedestrian scale lighting
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ATTACHMENT 2: DEFINITION OF TERMS
Definition for terms listed below are the same as provided in the text of Senate Bill 288. (1) “Affordable housing” means any of the following:
(A) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents or sales prices to levels affordable, as defined in Section 50052.5 or 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, to persons and families of moderate, lower, or very low income, as defined in Section 50079.5, 50093, or 50105 of the Health and Safety Code, respectively. (B) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power.
(C) Housing that had been occupied by tenants within five years from the date of approval of the development agreement by a primary tenant who was low income and did not leave voluntarily. (2) “Highway” means a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. “Highway” includes a street. (3) “New automobile capacity” means any new lane mileage of any kind other than sidewalks or bike lanes.
(4) “Project labor agreement” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 2500 of the Public Contract Code.
(5) “Skilled and trained workforce” has the same meaning as provided in Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. (6) “Transit lanes” means street design elements that delineate space within the roadbed as exclusive to transit use, either full or part time.
(7) “Transit prioritization projects” means any of the following transit project types on highways:
(A) Signal coordination.
(B) Signal timing modifications.
(C) Signal phasing modifications.
(D) The installation of wayside technology and onboard technology. (E) The installation of ramp meters.
(F) The installation of dedicated transit or very high occupancy vehicle lanes, and shared turning lanes.
(8) “Very high occupancy vehicle” means a vehicle with six or more occupants.
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Transit
-
Oriented
Development
Pedestrian Access Plan
November 21, 2022
Nicolette Chan
Assistant Transportation Planner, Public Works
Sue-Ellen Atkinson
Principal Transportation Planner, Public Works
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Project Introduction
• Goal
• Increase safety and comfort for pedestrians within the City’s transit- oriented development areas and near high-quality transit to encourage walking to transit by assessing capital improvement needs and identifying future improvements.
• Aligns with City Council priorities to enhance pedestrian safety • Guiding Document
• No standards for the public right-of-way
• Does not directly result in changes to the General Plan or Municipal Code
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Study Area
Downtown
Hayward Park and Hillsdale
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Draft Plan Components
Community
Engagement and
Outreach
Needs Assessment Priorities and
Recommendations
Implementation
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Community Engagement and Outreach
Outreach Overview Summary of Feedback
Interactive Mapping Activity
Flyers
Pop-Up Events
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Needs Assessment
Highlights
Downtown
▪ Overall lack of pedestrian facilities
(lighting, crosswalks, wider sidewalks)
▪ Enhance safety and comfort on North
Railroad Avenue
▪ Improve access to the northbound
platform
▪ Provide wayfinding and placemaking
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Needs Assessment
Highlights
Hayward Park
• Improve pedestrian crossings on the
east side of the station
• Upgrade lighting under State Route 92
overpass
• Close sidewalk gap on Leslie Street
Hillsdale
• Improve access from the west side of
the station
• Close sidewalk gap on Delaware Street
(just south of 25th)
• Provide wayfinding
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Priorities and Recommendations
Priority Metrics
Heat Map of
Prioritization Metrics for Downtown
Streets Providing Access to
Stations
Pedestrian Collisions
Community Outreach Feedback
Vulnerable Communities
Schools
Senior Housing
Development Projects
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DOWNTOWN
Priority Projects
North Station
Access Downtown
Gateway
El Camino Real
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North Station
Access
DOWNTOWN
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Priorities and Recommendations
Countermeasure Toolbox
Stop
Controlled
Intersection
Signalized
Intersection
STANDARD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Class IV
Bikeway
Class I Shared-
Use Path
Bike Boulevard
BIKEWAYSIMPROVED LIGHTING
Pedestrian
Scale Lighting
Roadway
Lighting
Wayfinding Roundabout
Leading Pedestrian
Intervals
TRAFFIC CONTROLS TRAFFIC CALMINGIMPROVED CROSSINGS
High-Visibility
Crosswalk
Pedestrian
Refuge Island
Bulb-Out
Speed Bump
and Cushion
Road DietLane Narrowing
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Implementation
Planning-Level Cost Estimates
Total cost estimate for all
improvements in the Plan –
$22.5 million
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Implementation
Strategy and Action Plan
Leverage
Other
Projects
Grant
Funding
Integrate into
Transit-
Oriented
Development
Fund with
Local
Resources
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ImplementationStrategy #3:
Integrate into Transit-Oriented Development
Proposed in Plan
Consider options to ensure pedestrian
facilities are constructed to City standards
Circulation changes, right-of-way
allocation, etc.
Current Process
Ad hoc exactions/conditions of approval
to require pedestrian improvements
along project frontages
Conflicts in Municipal Code, ordinances,
limited right-of-way
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Implementation Strategy #4:
Fund with Local Resources
Proposed in Plan
Identify Capital Improvement Program funds
(project implementation and local match for
grants)
Conduct a fee study to identify appropriate
mechanism to fund off-site pedestrian
improvements
Current Process
Capital Improvement Program Funds (project implementation)
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Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission
Feedback
• Supportive of all implementation strategies
• Highlight the importance of lighting
• Added specific improvements to project areas
• Hayward Park – El Camino Real
• Hillsdale Boulevard
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El Camino
Real
HAYWARD PARK
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Hillsdale
Boulevard
HILLSDALE
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution to adopt the City of
San Mateo Transit-Oriented Development
Pedestrian Access Plan
Next Steps
• Assess funding mechanisms
• Evaluate potential municipal code
changes
• Update development standards
• Integrate as feasible into Capital
Improvement Program
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Thank You and Questions
Nicolette Chan
Assistant Transportation Planner
[email protected]
www.cityofsanmateo.org/publicworks
Sue-Ellen Atkinson
Principal Transportation Planner
[email protected]
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