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Regional Measure 2—INITIAL PROJECT REPORT I. OVERALL PROJECT INFORMATION A. Project Sponsor/Co-sponsor(s)/Implementing Agency Project Sponsor: City of San Leandro Co-Sponsor: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District(BART) Implementing Agency: City of San Leandro B.Project Purpose This project improves pedestrian acces and increases bicycle parking at the San Leandro BART station. The project provides increased safety and comfort for pedestrians by installing bulbouts on West Juana Avenue,a street heavily used to travel to and from the BART station. The improvements will enhance the pedestrian experience and usability for those that have difficulty crossing busy city streets. New electronic bicycle lockers will be installed at the BART station to increase the amount of secure bicycle parking facilities. C.Project Description(please provide details) n Project Graphics to be sent electronically with This Application The project builds from the City of San Leandro's Transit Oriented Development Strategy to improve connections between the downtown San Leandro BART Station and the community. The project improves the southern east to west pedestrian connection running along West Juana Avenue for approximately 1,100 feet. Sidewalk bulbouts and enhanced crosswalk treatment will be added along West Juana at the intersection of Carpentier, Clarke,and Hays Street. Sidewalk on one side of West Juana Avenue between San Leandro Boulevard and Carpentier Street will be widened to provide for comfortable pedestrian travel. Pedestrian level lighting will be extended from the downtown along West Juana Avenue towards the BART station. D. Impediments to Project Completion None E. Operability The City will operate and maintain improvements along West Juana Avenue. BART will operate and maintain improvements made at the San Leandro BART station. II.PROJECT PHASE DESCRIPTION and STATUS F. Environmental— Does NEPA Apply: Yes Ej No This project is categorically exempt from CEQA per section 15301 —minor alteration to existing facilities. The City of San Leandro has filed a notice of exemption with the Alameda County recorder. G. Design— The design of this project will be complete 3/31/2014. H. Right-of-Way Activities/Acquisition— The City has requested two rights of entry for construction of sidewalk up to the property line. The agreements are expected to be executed before the construction contract is awarded; however,the agreements are merely a convenience as the work can be built without these agreements. I. Construction/Vehicle Acquisition - Construction is expected to commence in late summer 2015 -2 -