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CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN ~ 121 <br />connections to BART and nearby buses should be part of any future <br />project and these connections should be retrofitted into existing projects <br />if necessary to improve connectivity. <br />D. Safety and Accessibility Improvements at the Railroad Crossings: Within <br />this Pedestrian improvement Area, the railroad tracks cross both Davis <br />Street and Williams Street. Railroad crossings pose potential safety and <br />accessibility issues due to the following factors: inadequate warning and <br />signage, crossings in poor condition leading to tripping hazards, large gaps <br />in the crossing surface and flangeway causing bicycle tires and wheels to get <br />stuck, and lack of education and understanding of railroad crossing operations. <br />For both locations, detectable warning devices such as truncated <br />domes, flashing signals, signs and audible sounds should be installed to <br />warn pedestrians of the potential crossing hazard and the potential for <br />oncoming trains. The crossing surface adjacent to the railroad tracks needs <br />to be maintained as a smooth and flat surface to prevent wheels and other <br />A pork chop island with free right turn lane and green bike lane at the intersection of San <br />Leandro Boulevard and Williams Street. <br />B-6: DOWNTOWN SAN LEANDRO BART STATION <br />A. Improve the Intersection of San Leandro Boulevard and Williams Street: <br />Just southwest of San Leandro BART, this is an important intersection <br />as it provides a connection to Williams Street, a key east-west cross- <br />town connector in San Leandro. However, this intersection is very wide <br />and contains two free right turn lanes with pork-chop islands. The City <br />should analyze the feasibility of removing the free right turn lanes and <br />redesigning the intersection with curb extensions and pedestrian refuge <br />islands to minimize the pedestrian crossing distance. <br />B. Improve the Sidewalks and Curb Ramps in the Residential Neighborhoods: <br />The sidewalks in the residential neighborhoods of this Pedestrian <br />improvement Area are old and should be repaired and replaced to ensure <br />that they provide a smooth and accessible surface for pedestrians. The <br />landscape strip should be made consistent and planted with street trees <br />to provide a buffer from the street and improve the aesthetics of the <br />pedestrian environment. Curb ramps in the neighborhood should be <br />analyzed to identify locations that need upgrades. <br />C. Incorporate Streetscape Improvements and Public Space Additions into <br />Future TOD Developments: As part of the City of San Leandro’s Transit- <br />Oriented Development (TOD) strategy, the BART parking lot to the east of <br />the station and the formerly vacant area to the west of the station has become <br />the San Leandro Tech Campus. These developments provide affordable <br />and market-rate housing and additional office space in the Downtown. <br />These and other TOD projects will contain a mixture of residential housing, <br />retail and office uses, and the design of the streetscape and open spaces <br />associated with the projects will be critical to enlivening the surrounding <br />neighborhood. New sidewalks should be extra wide to accommodate <br />commuters, provide pedestrian amenities, such as benches, and provide <br />space for outdoor retail or restaurant use. Ensuring direct and efficient <br />259