File #: 2024-4571   
Type: Regular Agenda Item
Body: Transportation Commission
On agenda: 11/20/2024
Title: Consider Endorsing Draft Final Design Concepts for the Fernside Traffic Calming & Bikeways Project (Action)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 2030 Low-Stress Backbone Bikeway Network, 2. Exhibit 2 Map of Bay Trail Alignment in Alameda, 3. Exhibit 3 Public Outreach Summary: Phase 1 Existing Conditions, 4. Exhibit 4 Public Outreach Summary: Phase 2 Design Concept Alternatives, 5. Exhibit 5 Public Outreach to Date: Gibbons Dr/Fernside Blvd/High St Intersection, 6. Exhibit 6 Draft Final Long-Term Design Concept, 7. Exhibit 7 Draft Final Near-Term Design Concept, 8. Exhibit 8 Presentation - Final, 9. Public Comment for 6A - 11-20-24
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Consider Endorsing Draft Final Design Concepts for the Fernside Traffic Calming & Bikeways Project (Action)

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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Transportation Commission

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Fernside Boulevard Traffic Safety & Bikeways Project (Fernside Project) aims to update this corridor with the goal of reducing auto speeds and increasing safety and mobility for all road users. It is also working to implement the low-stress bikeways called for in the Active Transportation Plan and needs to reflect design guidelines for the San Francisco Bay Trail. The project has completed existing conditions analysis and public input (Phase I) and public input on multiple design concept alternatives (Phase 2). Based on these findings, the project team has developed the draft final design concept recommendations below.

* Long-term concept for Fernside Blvd from Tilden Way to San Jose Ave: Two-Way Protected Bikeway with Pedestrian Median Islands. Along with a low-stress bikeway, this design improves pedestrian safety with new curb extensions, marked crosswalks, and flashing beacons; reduces motor vehicle speeds with removal of the center turn lane west of High St and narrower travel lanes; and includes two motor vehicle lanes (one in each direction) and curbside parking on both sides of the street. The implementation goal is 2030, pending approval and finding funding.

* Near-term concept for Fernside Blvd from Tilden Way to High St: Buffered Bike Lanes with Quick-Build Pedestrian Median Islands. This design would continue the painted buffered bike lanes currently east of High St, with hardening in the buffer at some intersections. It also improves pedestrian safety with quick-build pedestrian median islands, curb extensions, and new marked crosswalks; reduces motor vehicle speeds with removal of the center turn lane and narrower travel lanes; and includes two motor vehicle lanes (one in each direction) and curbside parking on both sides of the street. ...

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