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CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN ~ 1 A group ride rolling out during 2017's Bike San Leandro. Barriers: Barriers limit the number of comfortable streets that pedestrians and bicyclists can use to cross. Barriers in San Leandro include: railroad corridors and freeways that limit roadway network connectivity and present difficult conditions at crossings. Major roadway crossings at unsignalized intersections can also be barriers for bicyclists. Sidewalk and Pavement Conditions: Bicyclists are challenged by poor roadway and pavement conditions. Broken or missing sidewalks and intersections without pedestrian curb ramps can also limit pedestrian accessibility. vehicles parked on rolled curbs can also limit accessibility and access and can be a barrier. Turn Lanes: The presence of right turn lanes, especially free right turn lanes, intrude on the bike facilities when present. Free right turn lanes also make crossings more difficult for pedestrians. Similarly, left turns can be especially difficult for bicyclists to navigate as they typically have to cross multiple lanes of vehicular traffic. Executive Summary Bicycling and walking are low-cost, quiet, environmentally friendly, and healthy forms of transportation; ideal for many trips. in 1997, the City of San Leandro adopted a Bicycle Master Plan to set forth a blueprint for completing a system of bikeways, support facilities (such as bicycle parking) and education programs. This document was updated in 2004 and again in 2010 to reflect changes in the bicycling environment and to add a pedestrian component. This document comprises the 2018 update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This Plan supports San Leandro's General Plan, 2035 General Plan, to guide the development of facilities to enhance bicycling and walking as a safe enjoyable, efficient, and practical transportation choice for San Leandro residents. Specifically, the City’s vision is for: A city where walking and bicycling are fully integrated into daily life, providing environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives that are both safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities. San Leandro has many qualities favorable to bicycle riding and walking, including a temperate climate, flat terrain, and scenic recreational resources along the Bay and hills. Based upon field review and input from City staff, the public, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), this update identified several issues that currently deter walking and bicycling in San Leandro. These include: Traffic: High traffic volumes, speeds and significant truck traffic on arterials and collector streets and high speeds and cut-through traffic on neighborhood streets are not conducive to a comfortable bicycling environment. Roadway Width: Limited available roadway width, especially on arterials and larger streets, can make it challenging to create spaces that provide separation for individual modes. 139