PABAC January 4, 2011

Generally a good and comprehensive plan, outdated Known new priorities:

Revised Policy Framework Pedestrian Component Bicycle Share Program Analysis Updated Best Practices Treatments/Toolkit Revised Network and Project List

Other potential priorities:

Buffered bike lane, Portland, OR

Graphic Richness/Online Accessibility Quantitative Analysis of Demand Factors Policy/Code Revisions via Complete Streets, Comprehensive Plan

The adverse impacts of automobile traffic on the environment in general, and residential streets in particular, will be reduced. Solutions that reduce the growth in the number of automobiles on City streets, calm or slow traffic, and save energy will be supported. It is hoped that individuals will reduce their automobile trips by 10 percent by 2010, as alternative transportation methods are implemented. The City will seek out innovative funding sources and approaches to construct and maintain needed transportation systems. Palo Alto recognizes the regional nature of our transportation system, and will be a leader in seeking regional transportation solutions through long-term planning.

 Bicycling:
High mode split (comparative) Major facility accomplishments to date Parking requirements Low volume residential streets Commitment to SR2S, TDM (Stanford)

Pedestrians:
Scale of retail, downtown Robust sidewalk network, park system Low volume residential streets Proximity to Caltrain

General:
Flat, sunny, grid network Civic commitment to sustainability Traffic engineering flexibility Culture of leadership

 Bicycling:
Wayfinding & network intuitiveness Trail & east-west connectivity Arterial intersections

Pedestrians:
ADA quality/compliance (universal design) Scale of development outside downtown Arterial intersections Lack of defined green street network

General:
Major costly physical barriers (freeways, tracks) Regional influences outside of control (including jobs/housing imbalance) Commitment to off-street parking, free parking Poor bus service and transit mode share

 Funded Projects
Public Engagement Placemaking Weekends National Trends

California Ave Streetscape Concept

Bike boulevard signage (Berkeley, CA)

Sunday Parkways (Portland, OR)

VMT vs. Gas Prices, 2000-2008

 Expectations/budget ratio Economic recovery

Little low hanging fruit left

Constraints of the PM peak

 Establish accurate network map & secure remaining data needs

Policy review working paper, draft goals and objectives PTC meeting (late Jan), CSTSC meeting (early Feb) Existing conditions analysis for March public meeting

Raised crosswalk (Keene, NH)

Contraflow bicycle lane

 Innovation
Inclusiveness Integration

Investment
Institutional Partnerships
Top: Bike box (San Luis Obispo, CA) Bottom: Phased approach to curb bulbs (Seattle, WA)

Increase bicycling as a primary mode of transportation

Objective: Increase mode share from 6% to 10% by 2015; to 15% by 2020 Objective: Specific facility development targets, investment levels

Super Sharrow (Santa Monica, CA)

Make walking safe and attractive for all ages and abilities
Objective: Increase compliance with ADA/universal design best practices

Promote bicycling as a mainstream, intergenerational activity

Curbless retail street (Victoria, Canada)

Objective: Expand partnerships with major employers Objective: Targeted investments and outreach to youth, females, seniors; encouragement programming