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Overall Potential Benefits Summary

City Council and Authorities Concurrent
March 4, 2025

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Overall Potential Benefits Summary
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March 4, 2025
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Attachment 14. Overall Potential Benefits Summary
Table 1. Benefits Summary
Install Striped Bike Lane
Install Physically Separated Bike Lane
No Build
Remove Parking
Remove Travel Lane(s)
Remove Parking
Remove Travel Lane(s)
Yes
No
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
Potential to add a new turn lane for safer turning maneuvers Benefits for Community and Residents
Reduces VMT
Maintains most of the 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

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