REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Conversion of Part-Time Bicycle Lanes on Homestead Road to Full-Time Bicycle Lanes (Study Issue)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) sponsored Study Issue DPW 15-04 (Attachment 1) to evaluate converting the existing weekday part-time bike lanes on Homestead Road to permanent full-time bike lanes. Currently the bike lanes on Homestead in front of residential uses are part-time and only available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. During all other time periods the bike lanes are converted to parking lanes. Full-time bike lanes on Homestead Road will require the permanent removal of approximately 250 on-street overnight and weekend parking spaces, which will affect the current parking patterns in the area.
The City continues to work towards the development of bicycling infrastructure, practices, and policies, all intended to provide a convenient transportation alternative to motor vehicles. The goals of the City's bicycle program include continued build-out of the bikeway network to facilitate commute and recreational trips, and development of additional policies and standards to support bicycling. Consistent with these efforts, staff has evaluated the possibility of converting the part-time bike lanes on Homestead Road to permanent full-time bike lanes. Homestead Road is also identified in the Countywide Bicycle Plan (2008) as an east-west Cross Country Bikeway Corridor (8A).
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Chapter 3, Land Use and Transportation Element Policies:
* LT-5.5(d): Maximize the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
* LT-5.8: Provide a safe and comfortable system of pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
* LT-5.9: Appropriate accommodations for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians shall be determined for City streets to increase the use of bicycles for transportation and to enhance the safety and efficiency ...
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