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2.3.3.2 Pedestrian Network The proposed Specific Plan aims to promote walkability. While no specific pedestrian improvements are included as part of the Specific Plan, the Specific Plan’s standards and guidelines for the local pedestrian network are designed to ensure a safe and comfortable pedestrian environment as development in the Specific Plan Area occurs over time. 2.3.3.3 Bicycle Network Standards related to the bicycle network in the proposed Specific Plan are intended to provide bicycle connections between BART, housing, business, and public spaces within the Specific Plan Area. The proposed Specific Plan includes the following bicycle network design standards:  Bicycle Network. Any new development and new streets in the Specific Plan Area shall provide bicycle facilities and connections consistent with Figure 6, though the exact location and facility design may be adjusted in coordination with the City.  Bicycle Priority Street. A bicycle priority street shall be established to connect the Bay Fair BART Station with East 14th Street and with residential areas to the north and east, as shown in Figure 6. This facility may be designed as either a Class II buffered bike lane or a Class IV separated bike lane (i.e. cycle track) consistent with the dimensions shown in Table 3.1 of the Specific Plan. If a Class IV separated bikeway is used, it may be one-way or two-way (i.e. a single two-way facility on one side of the street).  Shared Lanes. Streets identified as “Shared Lane” in Figure 6, shall accommodate bicyclists through a Class III shared bike facility at a minimum, allowing cyclists to share the travel lane comfortably with auto traffic on a low speed street. However, a Class II bike lane with or without a buffer is preferred and encouraged, and may also be used on streets with this designation.  Bicycle Facility Types AND Dimensions. Bicycle facilities on local streets within the Specific Plan Area shall be consistent with Table 3.1 of the Specific Plan. 2.3.3.4 Transit Network Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and bus service operated by the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) would continue to provide transit service to the Specific Plan Area. The proposed Specific Plan’s long term vision for the Specific Plan Area is to strengthen connections to the Bay Fair BART station and facilitate bus circulation to and from the station. This would involve developing a transit-priority street, consistent with Figure 7, and providing bus stop accommodations within the Specific Plan Area. 2.3.4 Development Standards Specific Plan Chapter 5, Development Standards and Guidelines, provides development standards and guidelines that apply to all development projects across the entire Specific Plan Area. This chapter contains “standards” and “guidelines” that would direct future development in the Specific Plan Area. Standards are requirements that must be followed by project applicants, unless an exception to a standard is otherwise noted or approved. “Guidelines” are the City’s expectations for how site, building, and infrastructure design and improvements should be designed. The Development Standards chapter establishes standards and guidelines related to building frontages, heights and transitions, building and site design, open space, and signage and wayfinding. 110