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1011 ay <br /> San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan t <br /> Chapter 3: BICYCLE NETWORK •,, - <br /> e ot•hrnt•' ' <br /> been done at many locations in the City (for example, Williams Street at <br /> Doolittle Drive, Westgate Parkway, and Merced Street). <br /> Facilities for All Types of Bicyclists: There are many types of bicyclists in San <br /> Leandro. They vary in skill and in their willingness to ride in traffic, ranging from <br /> experienced adult cyclists who will ride on any street, to casual adult or novice <br /> cyclists who are intimidated by high traffic volumes and speeds, to child cyclists <br /> who often do not have the motor skills and experience to safely navigate the <br /> busier streets. The proposed network should consider the needs of all types of <br /> bicyclists providing a combination of arterial routes, bike lanes, local streets, <br /> and bike paths. <br /> Connectivity to Destinations and Surrounding Facilities: In order to serve all <br /> attractors, a fairly fine - grained bikeway network is needed. It must <br /> geographically cover the entire city and include a route within each major <br /> neighborhood. Recognizing that some cyclists prefer the most direct route, <br /> accommodation is needed on the major arterials and collectors in addition to <br /> facilities on collectors and residential streets that may be more attractive to less <br /> experienced cyclists. Connections to employment, shopping, recreation, and <br /> school destinations need to be considered as well as links to facilities in adjacent <br /> communities. <br /> Bicycle Parking: Secure and convenient bicycle parking is imperative to <br /> encourage cycling trips. Some bicycle parking, primarily short-term bicycle racks, <br /> is available in San Leandro at schools, parks, government offices, and some <br /> retail establishments. More short-term bicycle racks for utilitarian trips and <br /> long -term parking for employees is needed throughout the City. <br /> Proposed Bicycle Improvements <br /> Improvements to the bicycle environment as presented in this Plan fall into the <br /> following categories: <br /> • Bikeway network <br /> • Spot improvements <br /> • Bicycle parking <br /> These are discussed below. Support programs, such as education, promotion <br /> and enforcement are discussed in Chapter 5. <br /> The Bikeway Network <br /> The recommended bikeway network is a backbone of primary routes; it is not <br /> meant to accommodate every bicycle trip in the City. Once completed, this <br /> network would furnish safer and more direct routes for the majority of those <br /> Page 32 <br />