City Council and Authorities Concurrent
November 12, 2024

Attachment 5: Potential Benefits Summary
Table 1. Benefits Summary – 64-Foot-Wide Section
No Build
Concept A - Two Lanes, Turn Lane, Buffered Bike Lanes
Concept B - Two Lanes, Turn Lane, Parking-Protected Bike Lanes Concept C - Four Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes (No Parking One Side) Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Benefits for Bicyclists
Adds a bicycle facility
Provides physical separation between traffic and bicyclists Encourages bicyclists to not ride on sidewalks
Provides consistent clear visibility of bicyclists
Allows bicyclists to maneuver around debris
Allows bicyclists to make mid-block turns
Benefits for Drivers
Maximizes roadway and intersection capacity
Potential to significantly reduce vehicle collisions
Adds a turn lane for safer turning maneuvers
Benefits for Community and Residents
Reduces VMT
Maintains existing on-street parking capacity
Encourages slower automobile speeds
Incorporates traffic calming measures
Does not increase pedestrian mid-block crossing demand
Maintains existing residential trash collection plan
Allows residents to participate in Annual Cleanup Campaign Does not require construction funding
Table 2. Benefits Summary – 38-Foot-Wide Section
No Build
Concept D - Two Lanes, Bike Boulevard
Concept E - Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes (No Parking Both Sides) Concept F - Two Lanes, Bike Lanes (No Parking One Side) Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Benefits for Bicyclists
Adds a bicycle facility
Encourages bicyclists to not ride on sidewalks
Provides consistent clear visibility of bicyclists
Allows bicyclists to maneuver around debris
Benefits for Community and Residents
Reduces VMT
Maintains existing on-street parking capacity
Encourages slower automobile speeds
Incorporates traffic calming measures
Does not increase pedestrian mid-block crossing demand
Maintains existing residential trash collection plan
Allows residents to participate in Annual Cleanup Campaign Does not require construction funding
NOTE: Table 2 has fewer rows than Table 1, as several benefits remain unchanged across all alternatives.