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City of San Leandro FTA No. 74A0834 Attachment II Page 3 of 7 • OVERALL PROJECT OBJECTIVES a Document and build on previously conducted analysis and community outreach efforts regarding the development of a multi-use trail along San Leandro Creek as well as the long-term vision of the restoration of the Creek. • Coordinate with the efforts of the National Park Service Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance(RTCA)staff,which has awarded a technical assistance grant to Friends of San Leandro Creek to further the development of partnerships to support the Trail. • Broaden the existing partners to effectively educate and engage local residents,other community-based stakeholders,with a special focus on outreach to disadvantaged neighborhoods such as Columbia Gardens and Sobrante Park,as well as Estudillo Estates,Bay-O-Vista and Sheffield Village;merchant and business groups such as the Airport Area Business Association;and public agencies about the potential of the San Leandro Creek Trail as a community resource.The location of the Trail offers a particularly unique opportunity to link low-income residents directly to local employment sites as well connections to the regional job market via improved transit system access. " ■ Actively solicit participation from groups that represent disadvantaged community groups in the neighborhoods along the San Leandro Creek corridor.The Project Team has already engaged a number of social equity groups,such as City County Neighborhood Initiative,Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corporation, Community Reform Church,and representatives of the Tribal community. • Identify and address real or perceived community concerns about the development of a trail along San Leandro Creek,such as trail safety,impact on property values,crime and liability. • Identify opportunities and constraints regarding the development of the San Leandro Creek Trail as well as a planning-level assessment of costs for construction,operations, and maintenance of the facility.This will include consideration of opportunities for community-based stewardship. • Identify alignment options for the Trail including trailheads and access points to provide connections to adjacent schools,parks,commercial centers and transit nodes. • Identify at-grade street crossing locations(e.g.Hegenberger Rd.and 98th Ave.),and develop conceptual design treatments for facilitating crossings by trail users. • Evaluate key issues to be addressed for under-crossings at I-580/Benedict Dr./MacArthur Blvd.,I-880,Bancroft Ave.,East 14th St.(CA-185),San Leandro Blvd.,BART,Alvarado St.,and Union Pacific tracks. • Develop general concepts for interpretive signage that reflects the history,culture and ecology of San Leandro Creek;this will include consideration of best management practices for addressing the concerns of the native Tribal community. • Develop recommended trail standards and sample cross-sections. • Develop a prioritized list of project segments and key milestones to be achieved as part of an implementation strategy. • Consider the needs of watershed restoration,habitat,and flood control as part of the preliminary planning and design process. Task 1: Project Planning and Coordination The project partners will work with government agencies,nearby businesses,schools, neighborhood residents and other key stakeholders to identify key issues and gather physical planning information related to the study area.