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Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Describe other access opportunities such as pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths. Discuss plans for amount and location of bicycle parking, including local ordinance requirements. Needs assessment surveys and interviews conducted in 2001 revealed that nearly half of adult patrons walk or bicycle to the library. Further, most students from the surrounding six public schools and three private schools routinely walk to the Manor Branch either from school or their homes. More than half of the patrons who walked or bicycled to their branch libraries did not use other libraries. This clearly indicates that pedestrian and bicycle access to the Manor Branch has been established and iswell-utilized. The City of San Leandro Bicycle Master Plan identifies both Famsworth Street and Manor Boulevard as Class III bicycle routes. Both are utilized by bicyclists to access the Manor Community Branch Library. Bicycle parking has been incorporated into the conceptual plan for the new branch and will be located on the west side of the proposed building. Three bike racks for approximately 18 bicycles will be provided, based upon projected demand. Bike racks will be screened from the main parking lot with shrubs but visible to the interior of the building for enhanced security As the Manor Branch is located in a residential neighborhood, most library patrons come from their homes or from their activities in the corner shopping area. Sidewalk access is extremely easy due to the residential nature of the area; sidewalks are located directly adjacent to the Manor Branch and throughout the service area. Patrons will enter the new library from the main west entrance and, during children's programs, the north pedestrian path entrance. Automobile Access Describe the site's accessibility by automobile for residents of the library service area. Take into consideration traffic, traffic systems, and availability of curb cuts. The Manor Community Branch Library is easily accessible by automobile from anywhere within the service area. The branch iscentrally-located in the Washington Manor neighborhood, in the heart of the service area. It is also located within 300 feet of the major neighborhood intersection of Manor Boulevard and Famsworth Street. Manor Boulevard is a major east/west axis, and Famsworth Street spans the service area in a north/south direction. Traffic on these two streets is moderate during peak commute times, and patrons of the library seldom experience delays in accessing the branch during most time periods of the day or night. Traffic systems are adequate to ensure good vehicle flow. Two other major intersections in the area, Lewelling/Famsworth and Manor/Wicks, serve as stop points along commuter routes through the neighbofiood and also serve as routes to the Manor Branch. The existing library has a driveway that is insufficient, with staff parking for only two vehicles. The proposed library will have multiple curb cuts and an adequate parking lot with 32 parking spaces. The current facility does not provide for passenger drop-off or visitor parking; the new library will provide a passenger drop-off area immediately adjacent to the library entry. This area will be convenient for patrons with health issues, patrons returning books to the exterior book drop, families with children, and others who require quick and easy access to the facility. Disabled parking stalls will be located closest to the main entrance. Street parking will remain the same, with approximately 30 parking spaces within 500 feet of the building. Proximity fo Manor Thoroughfares List the major arterial routes in the library service area with the most recent traffic counts (number of vehicles per day): Number of Blocks Traffic Count Street Name from Site Count Date 1. > Manor Blvd. ~ Farnsworth St. 0 6,850 10/15/01 2. > Manor Blvd. @ Wicks Blvd 3. > Lewelling Blvd. @Famsworth St. 7 12,143 04/22/02 17,746 04/22102 4. > 11