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Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and BPAC 2 February 7, 2011 BACKGROUND • The City of San Leandro adopted the Bikeway Plan of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan in 1997. The document provided policies and programs, and guided the planning and development of bikeways throughout the city. In 2004 the Bikeway Plan was further expanded into the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to address both bicycle and pedestrian issues in a similar and consistent fashion. By incorporating pedestrian policies, programs, and proposed improvements, the City improved its competitiveness in applying for grant funding to construct pedestrian - related and bicycle - related improvements. The document submitted for your approval comprises the 2010 update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and is the official policy document guiding the development of facilities to enhance bicycling and walking as additional and appropriate transportation choices for San Leandro residents. The draft 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was developed with the input and guidance of a City Council- appointed BPAC. The BPAC was composed of 13 full members and three alternates. BPAC members, who represented both bicycle and pedestrian interests, were selected from each of the Council districts. The BPAC met five times over nine months and was extremely effective in providing valuable insights for the Master Plan's completion. This Committee is considered a short-term Ad hoc committee, which will be dissolved when the 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is adopted by the City Council. On November 13, 2010, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing. The Commission recommended City Council approval of the draft 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Analysis Relationship to the General Plan The draft 2010 I3icycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is a comprehensive update of the existing 2004 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that allows the City to remain competitive for Regional. State and Federal grant monies. The draft Master Plan will be wholly consistent with the San Leandro General Plan. The draft Master Plan will remain as part of the Circulation Element and will help implement General Plan policies related to land use, circulation and recreation. Specifically, the City's vision is for: A city where walking and bicycling are fully integrated into daily life, providing environmentally - friendly transportation alternatives that are both safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities. Updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan The 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan includes the following chapters: Introduction; Goals and Policies; Bicycle Network; Pedestrian Network; Safety, Education and Enforcement; and implementation. •