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Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and BPAC 5 February 7, 2011 road users is an important means for promoting safe interactions between pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists. The Implementation Chapter identifies various grant funding sources that can be pursued to implement the proposed bicycle and pedestrian programs /projects. Coordination with multiple agencies both inside and outside the city is also essential. To facilitate implementation efforts, this chapter presents the project prioritization methodologies, a summary of past expenditures, and conceptual cost estimates. Funding and implementation strategies are also described. Since there are more projects than can be completed at any given time, it is necessary to prioritize the projects to provide guidance as to which projects are to be developed first. Full lists of these bicycle and pedestrian projects can be seen in Tables 5, 6, 7, and 8 on pages 76 -91. Additionally, high priority bicycle and pedestrian projects for the 5 -year expenditure plan are also listed in Table 9 on page 95. A companion document, The Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines (Guidelines), was also developed w ith the guidance of the BPAC. The Guidelines provide details that will assist with the detailed design of various bicycle and pedestrian facilities, such as bike parking, curb bulb - outs, and enhanced crosswalks. The Guidelines is a working document that can be easily updated by staff as new guidelines and methods become available. Additionally, a San Leandro Bicycle Map with Safety Brochure was prepared for distribution to the general public. Establishment of Permanent BPAC San Leandro has a comprehensive multi -modal transportation system with established and informal bicycle /pedestrian networks. However, to maximize the use of bicycle and pedestrian travel, it is essential that planning for these modes be integrated in all City transportation improvement projects whenever feasible. The numerous transportation improvement projects that are either proposed, programmed or under construction represent opportunities for improving and /or expanding bicycle /pedestrian systems. Therefore, a consistent and systematic review process should be followed to ensure that bicycle /pedestrian issues are addressed and options developed in a timely fashion for network expansion, creation of well- defined system nodes and linkages, improved accessibility to other transit modes, and increased public safety. Although establishing a permanent BPAC is not required by law, the BPAC provides a valuable source of community input for matters on bicycle and pedestrian facilities. It is with this in mind that a permanent BPAC should be established to advise staff and to participate in bicycle /pedestrian planning, education, design and enforcement efforts. Following is a summary of the key elements of creating the BPAC: Committee Name: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Membership: Eleven (1 1) Member Committee Staff recommends that there be no age limit for the BPAC members and that at least one member represent each Council District. The selected members shall represent both bicyclist and pedestrian issues and be approved by the City Council