REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Mary Avenue Bike Lanes Project (Information Only)
Report
BACKGROUND
The installation of bicycle lanes on Mary Avenue from Fremont Avenue to Maude Avenue was identified in the City of Sunnyvale 2006 Bicycle Master Plan and went through a multi-year process prior to implementation. As part of the project several concepts were developed which identified different lane configurations and their effect on traffic and parking. These concepts were discussed and reviewed at several meetings including three community meetings (10/13/2010, 3/31/2011, and 2/27/2013) and four Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meetings (10/21/2010, 3/17/2011, 4/28/2011, and 7/18/2013). Based on input received from these meetings, final design alternatives were developed and approved by the City Council on October 8, 2013 (RTC No. 13-239 - Attachment 1). The design alternatives approved by Council in 2013 were as follows:
* From Fremont to El Camino Real: Bike lane with one travel lane in both directions, adding a two way center left turn lane, and retaining parking on both sides of the road.
* From El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue: Retaining travel lanes and eliminating parking on the west side.
* From Evelyn Avenue to Central Expressway: Converting the southbound right-turn lane, narrowing lanes, and narrowing the median.
* From Central Expressway to Maude: Elimination of one travel lane in each direction and, and providing buffered bike lanes.
The staff report also included a link to the conceptual designs for the alternatives and other concepts that were considered.
Over the last few years staff has worked diligently to implement the Mary Avenue project. As Council is aware there had been concerns from the community and Council regarding the schedule of the project, and staff has taken a number of steps to communicate status and find ways to implement the project. Over the last 12-18 months, staff has separated the project into two phases (Phas...
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