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34 ~ CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN <br />Goal 2: Funding & Implementation: <br />Develop, prioritize, and implement <br />improvements that maximize the amount <br />of bicycle and walking trips, given the <br />amount of funding available to San <br />Leandro. <br />Policies: <br />2.1 identify current local, county, regional, state, and federal programs that <br />would fund bicycle and pedestrian capital improvements and programs, <br />along with specific funding requirements and deadlines. <br />2.2 identify non-governmental funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian <br />capital improvements and programs such as non-profit or foundation <br />grants, public-private partnerships, and community organizations. <br />2.3 Pursue multi-jurisdictional funding applications with Alameda County, <br />neighboring cities and other potential partners such as BART and the East <br />Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). <br />2.4 Develop a prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along <br />with detailed cost estimates, and identify appropriate funding sources for <br />high priority projects. <br />2.5 Encourage the formation of reliable local, regional, and state funding <br />sources that can be used to leverage federal funds. <br />2.6 Estimate and measure the benefits related to an increased mode share of <br />bicycling and walking, such as reduced energy consumption, congestion <br />and parking demand, reduced road wear, and improved air quality and <br />opportunities for healthful exercise, to make the City competitive in <br />applying for grants. <br />The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan contains goals and policies for <br />developing and implementing a bikeway system and pedestrian improvements <br />that can meet the City’s vision for: <br />A city where walking and bicycling are fully integrated into daily life, <br />providing environmentally-friendly and healthy transportation alternatives <br />that are both safe, convenient, and practical for people of all ages and <br />abilities. <br />These goals and policies are outlined below. <br />Goal 1: A Comprehensive System: Support the development of a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian transportation system that links residential communities with local and regional destinations and transit hubs in order to reduce motor vehicle trips. <br />Policies: <br />1.1 Work to ensure that all streets in San Leandro are pedestrian and bicycle- <br />friendly for those of all ages and abilities. <br />1.2 Update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, part of the City’s General <br />Plan, every five years to identify existing and future needs and provide <br />specific recommendations for facility and program improvements and <br />phasing. <br />1.3 include updates to the Bicycle and Pedestrian project lists as part of the <br />larger annual Capital improvement Project (CiP) update that the City <br />undertakes for all projects. <br />1.4 Ensure that the Plan is consistent with all existing city, county, regional, <br />state, and federal policy documents. <br />Goals & Policies <br />$ <br />172