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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051925 COMMUNICATIONSBicycle Advisory Commission May 19, 2025 Covered •Iron Horse Trail Improvements •Joe Paull, Project Manager, Sandis •San Ramon Valley Blvd Improvements / Sharrows on Front Street •Allan Shields, Transportation Manager •Sycamore Valley Road Improvements •Allan Shields, Transportation Manager •E-Bike and Motorcycle Update •Allan Shields, Transportation Manager Iron Horse Trail Crossing Improvement Project Town of Danville May 8, 2025 Today’s Agenda •Project Background •Current Design & Featured Elements •Example Installations •Project Schedule 4 Project Background Project Background •CIP Project C-607 •Improvements at crossing for the Iron Horse Regional Trail Network •Federally Earmarked project •Identified as priority in the CIP plan 6 Current Design Iron Horse Trail - Paraiso Dr Crossing 8 Design Elements •Raised crosswalk •Concrete bulb-outs •Trench drains Iron Horse Trail - El Capitan Dr Crossing 9 Design Elements •Raised crosswalk •Concrete bulb-outs •Trench drains •Straightened crosswalk alignment Iron Horse Trail - Greenbrook Dr Crossing 10 Design Elements •Raised crosswalk •Concrete bulb-outs •Trench drains •Straightened crosswalk alignment Iron Horse Trail - Sycamore Valley Rd Crossing 11 Design Elements •High Visibility Crosswalk •Advanced warning signs along trail Example Installations Example Installations RRFB (FLASHING BEACONS) 13 RAISED CROSSWALK CURB EXTENSION Project Schedule Project Schedule 15 •May 2025: 90% Plans, Specifications and Estimates •June 2025: Final Plans, Specifications and Estimates •September - November, 2025: Construction Questions San Ramon Valley Blvd Improvements •Bike Master Plan Costs Associated to the Project C-600 •Approximately $400,000 •Covers: •Bike lane striping •Bike buffer striping •Vehicle/bicycle detection cameras (instead of loops) •Green bike lane markings •Green sharrows •Green bike box San Ramon Valley Blvd Improvements •Striking a balance of transportation needs •Directing Bicycle traffic to safest alternatives when multiple routes are present A picture containing diagram AI-generated content may be incorrect. What is the Safest Route? Buffered Bike Lane vs. Parking San Ramon Valley Blvd Improvements •Call to Action •Solicit feedback from groups you associate with regarding the perceived effectiveness of the installed solutions •Ride/Walk/Drive the areas where solutions were implemented and provide feedback to staff Sycamore Valley Road Improvements •Bike Master Plan Costs Associated to the Project C-635 •Expected to be constructed Summer/Fall 2026 •Approximately $160,000 for pavement marking only •Covers: •Bike lane striping •Bike buffer striping •Green bike lane markings •Green bike boxes Sycamore Valley Road Improvements E-Bike and Motorcycle •Police educate on e-mobility laws •Ordinance bans sidewalk e-vehicle use •Traffic Unit enforces safety rules •Infrastructure improves pedestrian and cyclist safety •Schools targeted for safety outreach Call to Action •Use Outreach Committee to work on creative outreach to: •Inform parents on what to consider when purchasing e-mobility devices •Inform youth on proper riding rules for various e-mobility platforms Wayfinding Update •Scheduled to be put out for bid this summer •Must integrate the existing Town Wayfinding program with current Bicycle Facilities to create a cohesive Wayfinding system •Requires BAC members to evaluate proposals and provide input to staff and the Town Council. THANK YOU!