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68 ~ CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN <br />Two happy bicyclists on their way to work. <br />BIKEWAY SELECTION CRITERIA <br />The proposed system was developed according to the following planning <br />criteria: <br />Coverage: The system should provide equitable, safe and direct access from <br />all residential neighborhoods to both commute and recreation routes. in <br />essence, the system should provide a bicycle facility within one-half mile of <br />any residential street. <br />System Rationale: Each link in the system should serve one or a combination of <br />these purposes: recreation, connection, and commuting. Bikeway links should <br />improvements to the bicycle environment as presented in this Plan fall into the <br />following categories: <br />„„Bikeway network <br />„„Spot improvements <br />„„Bicycle parking/end of trip facilities <br />These are discussed below. Support programs, such as education, promotion <br />and enforcement are discussed in Chapter 5. <br />The Bikeway Network <br />The recommended bikeway network is a backbone of primary routes; it is not <br />meant to accommodate every bicycle trip in the City. Once completed, this <br />network would furnish safer and more direct routes for the majority of those <br />bicycling within San Leandro. it considers the range of age, comfort, and skill <br />level of those that chose to travel by bicycle. <br />The bikeway network is a tool that allows the City to focus and prioritize <br />implementation efforts where they will provide the greatest community <br />benefit. Streets or corridors selected for inclusion in the network should be <br />targeted for specific improvements, such as the installation of bicycle lanes or <br />traffic calming, and should receive regular maintenance, such as sweeping and <br />pavement repair, to keep these roadways in good bicycling condition. <br />However, it is important to recognize that, by law, bicyclists are allowed on all <br />streets and roads regardless of whether or not they are a part of the bikeway <br />network. Consequently, all streets should be improved for safer bicycle travel <br />when opportunities arise following the guidelines provided in the San Leandro <br />Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines, MTC’s Complete Streets Checklist, <br />and best practices for bicycle accommodation. <br />Proposed Bikeway Improvements <br />206