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CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN ~ 67 <br />With high volumes of freight traffic, this Class II lane along Merced Street, would not be <br />comfortable or low-stress for many types of bicyclists. <br />Facilities for All Types of Bicyclists: There are many types of bicyclists in San <br />Leandro. They vary in skill and in their willingness to ride in traffic, ranging <br />from experienced adult cyclists who will ride on any street, to casual adult or <br />novice cyclists who are intimidated by high traffic volumes and speeds, to child <br />cyclists who often do not have the skills and experience to safely navigate <br />busier streets. The proposed network should consider the needs of all types of <br />bicyclists, providing a combination of arterial routes, bike lanes, local streets, <br />and bike paths; creating an all ages and abilities network by utilizing various <br />types of bikeway facilities including Class iv Separated Bikeways and Class iii <br />Bicycle Boulevards. <br />Connectivity to Destinations and Surrounding Facilities: In order to serve <br />all attractions, a fairly fine-grained bikeway network is needed. it must <br />geographically cover the entire city and provide routes that serve all types <br />of bicyclists. Recognizing that some cyclists prefer the most direct route, <br />accommodation is needed on the major arterials and collectors in addition to <br />providing facilities on residential streets that may be more attractive to other <br />bicyclists. A complete network that serves all types of bicyclists should make <br />connections to employment, shopping, recreation, and school destinations in <br />addition to making links to facilities in adjacent communities. <br />Bicycle Parking and Other End of Trip Facilities: Secure and convenient <br />bicycle parking is imperative to encourage cycling trips. Some bicycle parking, <br />primarily short-term bicycle racks, is available in San Leandro at schools, parks, <br />government offices, and some retail establishments. More short-term bicycle <br />racks for utilitarian trips and long-term parking for employees are needed <br />throughout the City. The City should look to add other facilities like self-repair <br />stations and incorporate bike stations and other shower/changing facilities <br />with appropriate future developments. <br />205