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• Impact of relocating the existing mid-block crossing between West Estudillo and West Joaquin Avenues to the intersection of West Estudillo Avenue and San Leandro Boulevard. • Feasibility and optimal cycle lengths/splits for signals on San Leandro Boulevard coordinated with the Davis Street corridor. • The operational effects of the bus-only phasing recommended for the West Joaquin Avenue access to the BART station (although this access might change as part of the station access design task). • The assessments will result in the preferred operating and design strategies that feed into the conceptual design of San Leandro Boulevard. We will coordinate the analysis with, and present the analysis to, City engineering staff and Caltrans. 2.2.3 Pedestrians and Bicycles This task conducts technical and feasibility analyses to support the design concepts developed in Task 2.2.1. These analyses are comprised of: Pedestrian Crossings This task evaluates the feasibility, operations, and capacity effects of the pedestrian crossings proposed in the Sh•ategy (the relocation of the existing mid-block crossing to West Estudillo Avenue and new or existing pedestrian crossings at Davis Street, West Juana Avenue, West Joaquin Avenue, Parrott Street, and Williams Street). We will develop criteria for prioritizing the crossing locations and introduce the alternatives and criteria to the public and stakeholders. This task identifies other pedestrian crossing enhancements to incorporate in the design such as refuges, bulb-outs, pushbutton locations, countdown and audible signals, and pavement markings. Safety Assessment This task reviews the roadway and intersection design elements for safety. This is comprised of a qualitative assessment of how the elements affect each mode of travel. It examines factors such as sight distance, stopping distance, visibility, speed, lateral and vertical clearances, pavement condition, and lighting. While qualitative in nature, the assessment identifies potential issues that can be resolved in preliminary design. Streetscape Concepts, Sidewalk Environments, and Enhancements to the Pedestrian Experience This task evaluates the conceptual engineering alternatives for opportunities to create an attractive hierarchy of pedestrian zones and spaces. Streetscape design elements will be analyzed for their impact on station access, orientation, circulation, development potential, and image and identity. Particular emphasis will be placed on improvements that encourage pedestrian use of San Leandro Boulevard as a walkable corridor and that facilitate safe and convenient crossings to and from the BART station and other destinations. 2.2.4 Transit This task assesses current and planned public transportation capacity, access, and circulation to and within the BART station and along San Leandro Boulevard. The assessment feeds into both San Leandro Blvd-BART Interface Plan June, 2009 22 of 38