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, s W e4 {' ° t San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan r Chapter 3: BICYCLE NETWORK Chapter 3: Bicycle Network The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan sets forth a blueprint for completing the system of bikeways and support facilities within the City of San Leandro. When the Bicycle Master Plan was first adopted in 1997, the City had just 7.4 miles of bicycle lanes on City streets. Since then, the Plan was updated in 2004 and some of the City's bikeway network described in these previous plans has been implemented. The existing network now includes 17.7 miles of bicycle lanes, 4.2 miles of bicycle paths and 3.1 miles of signed bicycle routes, for a total existing network of approximately 25 miles. This latest update builds upon the existing bicycle facilities and the proposed networks outlined in previous plans with a focus on accommodating bicycle travel throughout the City and providing access to key employment, school, recreation, shopping and transit destinations. Bicycle Facilities Bicycle facilities include bikeway treatments, bicycle parking, and signage. These elements are described below with additional design detail included in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines. This discussion includes what is currently in use in San Leandro and other options that may be utilized during implementation of the Plan. Bikeway Treatments Bikeway planning and design in California typically relies on the guidelines and design standards established by Caltrans as documented in "Chapter 1000: Bikeway Planning and Design" of the Highway Design Manual (2009) and Part 9 of the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (CA MUTCD 2010). These documents follow standards developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and identify specific design standards for various conditions and bikeway -to- roadway relationships. Bicycle facilities in San Leandro fall into the following three types which are illustrated below in Figure 2. 1. Class I bike paths, also known as multi -use paths, are separated completely from motor vehicle traffic but may be shared with pedestrians. Bicycle paths in San Leandro are found along the waterfront and in the shoreline parks. Most of these pathways are also part of the San Francisco Bay Trail network. 2. Class II bike lanes are striped in the roadway for the exclusive use of bicycles. Vehicle parking and vehicle /pedestrian cross -flow are permitted. The striping is supported by pavement markings and signage (CA MUTCD R81). San Leandro has installed "Bikes Wrong Way" signs to the back of many of the bike lane signs to encourage correct bicycling behavior. In San Page 17