Be Berk rkele ley Bic Bicycle le Pla lan: : Bik Bike Tour September 12, 2015 3M Multi-Modal Plan, St. Paul, MN Photo Credit: Bike Walk Wichita 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 1
Overview 1971 2000 2005 2016 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 2
Overview 1. Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis 2. Bike Network & Programs Development and Implementation Public 3. Design, Funding, Parking Guidelines, Bike Input Boulevard Design Update 4. Public Review Draft Plan 5. Final Draft Plan 6. City Council Adoption 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 3
Overview 2 nd Workshop Public Draft 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 4
Bikeway Classifications Sub-Classifications • 1A Paved Path • 1B Unpaved Path CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III CLASS III SHARED USE PATH BICYCLE LANE BICYCLE ROUTE SHARED LANE MARKINGS 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 5
Bikeway Classifications Sub-Classification • 2A Standard Bike Lane • 2B Upgraded Bike Lane • 2C Climbing Bike Lane • 2D Contraflow Bike Lane CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III CLASS III SHARED USE PATH BICYCLE LANE BICYCLE ROUTE SHARED LANE MARKINGS 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 6
Bikeway Classifications Sub-Classification • 3A Signage-only Route • 3B Wide Curb Lane or Shoulder • 3C Standard Sharrows • 3D Green-backed Sharrows CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III CLASS III • 3E Bicycle Boulevard SHARED USE PATH BICYCLE LANE BICYCLE ROUTE SHARED LANE MARKINGS 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 7
Bikeway Classifications Sub-Classification • 4A One-way Cycletrack • 4B Two-way Cycletrack CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III CLASS III SHARED USE PATH BICYCLE LANE BICYCLE ROUTE SHARED LANE MARKINGS 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 8
Feels dangerous to bike on Milvia Ohlone Greenway is too narrow Need better access to shops on Shattuck Need bike facility on San Pablo Poor pavement condition on California
Public Comments: Crossing Needs Difficult to access trail Conflicts between bicyclists and drivers turning onto University It’s hard to access campus from Bowditch Crossing San Pablo feels dangerous
Visibility and sight-line challenges Remove speed bumps
Needs bike parking Needs bike parking Needs wayfinding Improved lighting needed on California & Telegraph
Public Survey Q) What types of facilities will encourage more residents to bicycle in Berkeley? FOUR TYPES OF BICYCLISTS Strong and Fearless Enthused and Confident Interested but Concerned No Way No How 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 17
FOUR TYPES OF BICYCLISTS Strong and Fearless Public Survey Enthusiastic and Confident Interested but Concerned No Way No How Berkeley Portland Edmonton Austin 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 18
Level of Traffic Stress Analysis Traffic stress is the perceived sense of danger associated with riding in or adjacent to vehicle traffic. • Low Stress LTS 1 • Suitable for all ages and abilities Interested but Concerned • Low Stress, with attention required LTS 2 • Suitable for most adults and some children Enthused and Confident • More stressful than LTS 2 LTS 3 • Requires attention and suitable for adults Strong and with confidence to bicycle fearless • Most stressful LTS 4 No Way , • Suitable only for most experienced No How 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 19
Appendix Slides 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.9 2.7 2.8 3.3 3.6 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 20
Public Survey Level of Comfort: How comfortable do you feel riding in different environments, from a 1 (very uncomfortable) to a 4 (very comfortable)? 1.1 Most Comfortable Least Comfortable 3.6 A two-lane commercial street with a A four-lane street with separated bike lane faster, heavier traffic 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 21
Public Survey 1.1 1.2 1.2 A two-lane commercial street A paved path separate from A street with two lanes in with a separated bike lane the street each direction and a center divider with a separated bike lane Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 22
Public Survey 1.3 1.4 A four-lane street with a separated A two-lane commercial bike lane street with a buffered bike lane Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 23
Public Survey 1.5 1.5 A quiet, residential A residential street with street with light traffic Bicycle Boulevard markings Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 24
Public Survey 1.8 1.9 1.9 A four-lane street with a A two-lane commercial A street with two lanes in each buffered bike lane direction and a center divider with a buffered bike lane Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 25
Public Survey 2.7 2.8 2.7 A two-lane commercial A four-lane street A street with two lanes in each street with “sharrows” with a bike lane direction and a center divider with a striped bike lane Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 26
Public Survey 1.7 1.7 1.4 A two-lane commercial A street with two lanes A four-lane street with shopping street in each direction and a faster, heavier traffic center divider Most Somewhat Somewhat Most Comfortable Comfortable Uncomfortable Uncomfortable 4 3 2 1 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 27
Level of Traffic Stress Analysis Traffic stress is the perceived sense of danger associated with riding in or adjacent to vehicle traffic. • Low Stress LTS 1 Most Comfortable • Suitable for all ages and abilities • Low Stress, with attention required LTS 2 Somewhat Comfortable • Suitable for most adults and some children • More stressful than LTS 2 LTS 3 Somewhat Uncomfortable • Requires attention and suitable for adults with confidence to bicycle • Most stressful LTS 4 Most Uncomfortable • Suitable only for most experienced 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 28
Level of Traffic Stress Analysis 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 29
Bicycle Tour Route
Bike Tour • Everyone is responsible for their own safety • Obey all rules of the road • Use hand signals • Stop at stop signs and red lights 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 31
Thank You Contact: Eric Anderson, EAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us Visit: www.BikeBerkeley.com 9/12/15 Berkeley Bicycle Plan Bike Tour 32
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