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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-24 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting AgendaWednesday, February 7, 2024 6:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA ANNEX Conference Room 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Arian Guzman, Chair Darryl Yip, Vice-Chair Natalie Gore, Committee Member Philip Hollenback, Committee Member Frank McAuley, Committee Member Dylan Hingey, Committee Member VACANT, Committee Member Regular Meeting Agenda 1 February 7, 2024Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda WELCOME If this is the first time you have been to a Commission meeting, perhaps you'd like to know a little about our procedure. Under Oral Communications, at the beginning of the meeting, persons wishing to speak on any subject not on the Agenda will have 3 minutes to discuss their item. The Clerk will read the name and type of application to be heard in the order in which it appears on the Agenda. A staff person will then explain the proposal. The first person allowed to speak will be the applicant, followed by persons in favor of the application. Then persons who oppose the project or who wish to ask questions will have their turn. If you wish to speak, please fill out a card (which is available near the entrance door) and give it, as soon as possible, to the Clerk at the front of the room. When it is your turn, she will announce your name for the record. When the Commission is not in session, we'll be pleased to answer your questions if you will go to the Planning Division, 315 Maple Ave or telephone (650) 877-8535 or by e-mail at [email protected] STAFF Christopher Espiritu, Secretary to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Kelsey Evans, Clerk to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Please turn off Cellular Phones, Pagers and other electronic equipment. American with Disabilities Act Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 829-3800, five working days in advance of the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/1/2024 2 February 7, 2024Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 1, 20231. 11-01-23 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee FINAL MinutesAttachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Police Quarter Report - Statistics of Accidents in SSF (Traffic Commander, Sergeant Jim Portolan) 2. PD Memo to Council - Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Statistics 4th QTR 2023 01.25.24Attachments: BPAC Letter of Support - Various Grants3. BPAC Letter of Support - CCAG_SMC Bike Education Program_2023 Letters of Support for JS Bike Lanes Attachments: 4. BPAC Annual Reorganization ITEMS FROM BPAC MEMBERS ITEMS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/1/2024 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-32 Agenda Date:2/7/2024 Version:1 Item #:1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 1, 2023 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/1/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 South San Francisco 6:00 pm Arian Guzman Chair Darryl Yip Vice-Chair VACANT Committee Member Natalie Gore Committee Member Philip Hollenback Committee Member Frank McAuley Committee Member Dylan Hingey Committee Member Christopher Espiritu Secretary to BPAC Kelsey Evans Clerk COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Present: Arian Guzman, Chair Natalie Gore – arrived at 6:04pm Philip Hollenback Dylan Hingey Frank McAuley Absent: Darryl Yip, Vice-Chair STAFF PRESENT: Planning: Christopher Espiritu, Secretary to BPAC Kelsey Evans, Clerk Police: Lieutenant Tony Pinell, Traffic Commander PROCEEDINGS: Call to Order: Chair Guzman at 6:00pm Chair Comments: None Agenda Review: None Public Participation: None Public Comments: None CONSENT CALENDAR -Voting Key: (yes, no, abstain) 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for October 4, 2023 Approved by BPAC 5-0-1: Committee Member Hollenback motioned, Chair Guzman Seconded. Committee Member Hingey: As Amended with revisions to comments under Administrative Business. Committee Member McAuley: Abstaining vote, was absent for October 4, 2023 meeting. 5 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Video: South San Francisco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, November 1, 2023 - YouTube ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Police Quarter Report - Statistics of Accidents in SSF (Traffic Commander, Lieutenant Tony Pinell) • Chair Guzman – Commneted on the data presented. • Committee Member Gore – Had a question for Lieutenant Pinell on data presented. • Committee Member McAuley – Made a comment on data presented. Meeting Video: South San Francisco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, November 1, 2023 - YouTube ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required COMMITTEE COMMENTS • Committee Member Hingey – Commented on the new Library opening. • Committee Member Hollenback – Had a question on the Utah Ave Project. • Chair Guzman – Commented on daylighting and curb-parkers in her neighborhood. • Committee Member Gore – Commented on the increased amount of bike lanes and high- visibility cross walks; would like to see a report on the value of these improvements. • Committee Member Hingey - Question – 2020 Study on the Colma Creek connector project, would like a status update. Would also like an update on where the Active South City projects are currently. Meeting Video: South San Francisco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, November 1, 2023 - YouTube STAFF COMMENTS Secretary Espiritu – • Presented a BPAC letter of Support. • Addressed Brown Act for attendance requirements. • Committee Member Bowen has resigned from BPAC. • December’s BPAC meeting will be Cancelled. Meeting Video: South San Francisco Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, November 1, 2023 - YouTube ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:39 PM: Chair Guzman motioned, Committee Member Gore Seconded. _____________________________ _____________________________ Christopher Espiritu Arian Guzman BPAC Secretary BPAC Chairperson 6 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-33 Agenda Date:2/7/2024 Version:1 Item #:2. Police Quarter Report - Statistics of Accidents in SSF (Traffic Commander,Sergeant Jim Portolan) City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/1/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™7 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: January 25, 2024 TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee FROM: Sergeant James Portolan, Traffic Supervisor SUBJECT: Vehicle versus Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Information – 4th Quarter of 2023 Overview This report provides an overview of vehicle versus pedestrian, bicyclist, e-bicyclist and e-scooterist collisions that occurred in South San Francisco during the 4th quarter of 2023. The information provided includes the date, time, location, and causes of the collisions. The causes are determined by factors outlined in the California Vehicle Code. There was a total of 15 collisions resulting in ten (10) minor injuries, and four (4) major injuries. The collisions involved nine (9) pedestrians, four (4) bicyclists, one (1) e-bicyclist, and one (1) e-scooterist. In 75% of collisions the driver of the vehicle was found to be at fault for the primary collision factor. In comparison to 2022, there was a total of 20 vehicle versus bicycle or pedestrian collisions. The 4th quarter of 2023 data indicates we completed 2023 with a 25% reduction in vehicle versus bicycle and pedestrian collisions. 10-3-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ Grand Av. @ Spruce Av. / Case #23-5632 At approximately 8:10 AM, a vehicle was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue just west of Spruce Avenue. A pedestrian ran across Grand Avenue, outside of a crosswalk, and into the side of the passing vehicle. The pedestrian fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries. The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The pedestrian was at fault for the collision for not yielding the right of way to vehicles on the roadway. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during daylight hours. 10-10-23/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle Collision/ El Camino Real. @ Hickey Bl. / Case #23-5779 At approximately 8:23 AM, a vehicle was traveling westbound in the Costco parking lot exiting onto northbound El Camino Real. A bicyclist was traveling southbound along the east sidewalk of El Camino Real. The bicyclist did not slow or stop for the turning vehicle, but veered into the roadway whereupon the vehicle broadsided the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained a minor complaint of pain and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The bicyclist was at fault for the collision for not driving on the right half of the roadway. As previously noted in prior reports, all bicyclists are required to follow the rules of the road per 21200(a)(1) CVC. 8 Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Information – 4th Quarter 2023 January 25, 2024 Page 2 of 5 The weather was cloudy at the time of the collision, and it occurred during daylight hours. 10-17-23/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle Collision/ Linden Av. @ First Ln. / Case #23-5928 At approximately 2:49 PM, a bicyclist was traveling southbound on Linden Avenue just south of First Lane. A vehicle was parked on Linden Avenue against the east curb line just south of First Lane. The occupant opened the vehicle's door onto the bicyclist as it passed by. The impact ejected the bicyclist to the ground. The bicyclist sustained a complaint of pain but declined medical treatment. The occupant of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for opening a door into moving traffic. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during daylight hours. 10-18-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ Grand Av. @ Linden Av. / Case #23-5948 At approximately 10:26 AM, a pedestrian was crossing the 300 block of Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. A vehicle was reversing from a parking stall on Grand Avenue and collided with the Pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a minor injury and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for this collision for unsafe backing. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during daylight hours. 10-23-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ Chestnut Av. @ Grand Av. / Case #23-6047 At approximately 7:56 PM, a pedestrian was walking westbound on Grand Avenue in the marked northern crosswalk across the intersection with Chestnut Avenue. The pedestrian crossed on a solid green signal light/ green “walk” symbol. The driver of the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Grand Avenue and negotiated a right turn on a green signal light and collided with the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and dragged several feet underneath the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained major but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during nighttime hours. 11-3-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ Evergreen Dr. @ Baywood Av. / Case #23-6287 At approximately 8:31 AM, a pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk along Evergreen Drive crossing Baywood Avenue. The driver of a vehicle was in the process of unloading a passenger on the north side of Evergreen faced in a westbound direction. The driver negotiated a slow U-turn from facing west to eastbound Evergreen Drive and collided with the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian weas knocked to the ground and sustained complaints of pain but declined any medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for making an unsafe turning movement and not yielding to a pedestrian crossing the roadway. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during daylight hours. 9 Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Information – 4th Quarter 2023 January 25, 2024 Page 3 of 5 11-4-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ Birch Av. @ Holly Av. / Case #23-6323 At approximately 6:58 PM, a pedestrian was walking northbound on Holly Avenue and crossed the street at Birch Avenue in an unmarked crosswalk. A vehicle was northbound on Holly Avenue and negotiated a left turn onto Birch Avenue colliding with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and sustained major but non-life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma medical center for medical treatment. The driver was at fault for the collision for not yielding to a pedestrian in the roadway. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during evening hours. 11-5-23/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle Collision / So. Airport Bl. @ Wondercolor Ln./ Case #23-6342 At approximately 11:53 PM, a bicyclist was traveling northbound in the #2 lane of traffic on So. Airport Boulevard proceeding through the intersection at WonderColor Lane on a green signal light. A vehicle was traveling on WonderColor Lane. The vehicle negotiated a right turn on the red light and collided with the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained a complaint of pain but declined medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn. The weather was clear at the time of the collision and the roadway was illuminated by streetlamps. 11-17-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision/ El Camino Real. @ Country Club Dr. / Case #23-6613 At approximately 4:54 PM, a pedestrian was crossing the westbound lanes of El Camino Real in the northern crosswalk on a solid green pedestrian “walk” symbol at Country Club Drive. A vehicle negotiated a left turn on a green signal light from Country Club Drive onto northbound El Camino Real and collided with the pedestrian in the crosswalk, knocking the pedestrian to the ground. The pedestrian sustained a minor complaint of pain and was transported to a local trauma medical center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for failing to yield the righty of way to a pedestrian. The weather was raining at the time of the collision and the roadway was illuminated by streetlamps. 11-20-23/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian / Grand Av. @ Spruce Av. / Case #23-6701 At approximately 5:52 PM, a pedestrian was crossing Grand Avenue in the western marked cross walk at Spruce Avenue on a green signal “walk” symbol. A vehicle was traveling northbound on Spruce Avenue and negotiated a left turn at the intersection on a green signal light. The vehicle collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained complaints of pain but declined any medical attention. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian. The weather was clear at the time of the collision, and it occurred during evening hours and was illuminated by streetlights. 10 Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Information – 4th Quarter 2023 January 25, 2024 Page 4 of 5 11-29-2023/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle (Hit and Run) / El Camino Real @ Ponderosa Rd. / Case #23-6824 At approximately 3:23 PM, a vehicle was negotiating a left turn from a local high school parking lot onto southbound El Camino Real on a green signal light. A bicyclist was traveling eastbound along Ponderosa Road, entered the marked crosswalk at El Camino Real and broadsided the vehicle. The bicyclist fled the scene of the collision. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The bicycle was at fault for this collision for not yielding the right of way to a vehicle already in the intersection. As previously noted in prior reports, all bicyclists are required to follow the rules of the road per 21200(a)(1) CVC. The weather was clear, and it occurred during daytime hours. 12-4-2023/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian / Grand Av. @ Maple Av. / Case #23-6910 At approximately 10:52 AM, a vehicle stopped on Maple Avenue at Grand Avenue for a red signal light. A pedestrian was standing on the southeast corner of the intersection waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green/ “walk”. The signal light turned green from both the vehicle and the pedestrian. The pedestrian started to cross in a marked crosswalk. The vehicle negotiated a left turn and collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a complaint of pain but declined medical attention. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for not yielding to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The weather was clear, and it occurred during evening hours. 12-12-2023/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian / W. Orange Av. @ Myrtle Av. / Case #23-7057 At approximately 4:55 PM, a pedestrian was crossing West Orange Avenue at Memorial Drive in a marked crosswalk. A vehicle was traveling westbound on West Orange Avenue and collided with the Pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained major but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for the collision for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The weather was clear and occurred during dusk. 12-24-2023/ Vehicle vs. e-Scooter / Cypress Av. @ Miller Av. / Case #23-7267 At approximately 1125 PM, an e-Scooterist was traveling northbound on the 300 block of Cypress Avenue at Miller Avenue. A motor vehicle was traveling westbound on Miller Avenue at Cypress Avenue, stopped for the stop sign and then proceeded through the intersection. The e-scooterist failed to stop for the posted stop sign and was broadsided by the vehicle in the intersection. The e-scooterist sustained major but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma hospital for medical treatment. The e-scooterist was at fault for this collision for failing to stop at a posted stop sign. The weather was clear and occurred during evening hours. 11 Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Information – 4th Quarter 2023 January 25, 2024 Page 5 of 5 12-29-2023/ Vehicle vs. e-Bicycle (Hit and Run) / Grand Av. @ Chestnut Av. / Case #23-7356 At approximately 4:52 PM, an electric bicyclist was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue in the northern crosswalk at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue toward Chestnut Avenue and negotiated an illegal right turn from the far-left lane and collided with the bicyclist in the crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The e-bicyclist sustained a complaint of pain but declined any medical attention. The driver of the vehicle was at fault for this collision for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The weather was raining and occurred during daytime hours. No external factors were identified in the above-listed collisions. Education and Enforcement The South San Francisco Police Department continues to conduct enforcement and provide education to the community to reduce traffic collisions. Enforcement actions include: • The C.A.R.E. program which directs officers to enforce specified violations in complaint areas. • Office of Traffic Safety enforcement operations focusing on speeding, distracted driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and seatbelt violations. • DUI saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints • San Mateo County Saturated Traffic Enforcement Program operations focusing on identified traffic issues in each city. • Daily enforcement by our patrol and traffic divisions as they patrol the city. Education efforts include the community academies, the “Choose your ride” don’t drink and drive campaign, bicycle safety through Every Kid Deserves a Bike program, and various social media campaigns throughout year. Citation Statistics At the request of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, citation statistics for safety related violations from the fourth quarter of 2023 are included in this report. Speeding 48 Citations Stop Sign 60 Citations Distracted Driving 29 Citations Red Light 12 Citations Fail to Yield to Pedestrians 10 Citations DUI 68 Arrests/ Citations Unlicensed Driver 94 Citations Suspended Driver’s License 4 Citations Bicycling Under the Influence 0 Citation 12 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-34 Agenda Date:2/7/2024 Version:1 Item #:3. BPAC Letter of Support - Various Grants City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/1/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™13 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 ARIAN GUZMAN, CHAIRPERSON DARRYL YIP, VICE-CHAIRPERSON NATALIE GORE, COMMITTEE MEMBER PHILLIP HOLLENBACK, COMMITTEE MEMBER FRANK MCAULEY, COMMITTEE MEMBER DYLAN HINGEY, COMMITTEE MEMBER CHRISTOPHER ESPIRITU SECRETARY TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (650) 829-6620 FAX (650) 829-6657 E-MAIL [email protected] November 6, 2023 City/County Association of Governments Attn: Audrey Shiramizu 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Letter of Support for the San Mateo County Bicycle Education program Dear C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: On behalf of the City of South San Francisco, I am pleased to express support for Commute.org’s application for a Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant to provide partial funding for the San Mateo County Bicycle Education program. The City of South San Francisco is committed to addressing the safety and mobility challenges associated with bicycling in our community and across San Mateo County. The establishment of the Countywide Bicycle Education program holds significant potential to bring important benefits to our community. These include enhancing bicycle safety, promoting better health, contributing to sustainability, and fostering a stronger sense of community. This program's funding and implementation will have a positive impact on both bicyclists and pedestrians, while also encouraging the adoption of alternative transportation methods to alleviate traffic congestion in San Mateo County. For these reasons, we are proud to support Commute.org’s application. For any further information regarding my support, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Sincerely, Arian Guzman, Chairperson City of South San Francisco - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee DocuSign Envelope ID: DAB05C23-2B69-4BF9-8D85-765C190152C1 1417 ADDRESS: 315 MAPLE AVENUE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 MAILING: P.O. BOX 711, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94083 November 2, 2023 City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Support for City of South San Francisco’s Junipero Serra Blvd Protected Bike Lanes Upgrade – TDA Grant To Whom It May Concern, The City of South San Francisco’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee would like to express its support for the staff’s Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 3 grant application to implement the Junipero Serra Blvd Protected Bike Lanes Upgrade. This project would greatly improve safety and reduce the level of traffic stress for bicyclists along the project corridor and promote active transportation in the community. The Junipero Serra Blvd corridor has been designated as a future low stress facility in the Active South City plan (adopted June 2022). The project will improve safety by upgrading the existing Class 2 bike lanes to protected Class 4 bike lanes along the entire Junipero Serra Blvd Corridor within the City limits. The City of South San Francisco’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee fully supports the funding of this application and looks forward to the benefits that this project will bring to the community. Sincerely, Arian Guzman, Chairperson City of South San Francisco - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER PHONE (650) 829-6652 FAX (650) 829-6689 CITY COUNCIL 2023 FLOR NICOLAS, MAYOR (DIST. 3) MARK NAGALES, VICE MAYOR (DIST. 2) MARK ADDIEGO, MEMBER (DIST. 1) JAMES COLEMAN, MEMBER (DIST. 4) EDDIE FLORES, MEMBER (DIST. 5) SHARON RANALS, CITY MANAGER DocuSign Envelope ID: 9318950D-BD14-4808-9F89-27B1FE5AB8DB 1516 ADDRESS: 315 MAPLE AVENUE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 MAILING: P.O. BOX 711, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94083 November 2, 2023 City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Support for City of South San Francisco’s Junipero Serra Blvd Protected Bike Lanes Upgrade – TDA Grant To Whom It May Concern, The City of South San Francisco’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee would like to express its support for the staff’s Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 3 grant application to implement the Junipero Serra Blvd Protected Bike Lanes Upgrade. This project would greatly improve safety and reduce the level of traffic stress for bicyclists along the project corridor and promote active transportation in the community. The Junipero Serra Blvd corridor has been designated as a future low stress facility in the Active South City plan (adopted June 2022). The project will improve safety by upgrading the existing Class 2 bike lanes to protected Class 4 bike lanes along the entire Junipero Serra Blvd Corridor within the City limits. The City of South San Francisco’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee fully supports the funding of this application and looks forward to the benefits that this project will bring to the community. Sincerely, Arian Guzman, Chairperson City of South San Francisco - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER PHONE (650) 829-6652 FAX (650) 829-6689 CITY COUNCIL 2023 FLOR NICOLAS, MAYOR (DIST. 3) MARK NAGALES, VICE MAYOR (DIST. 2) MARK ADDIEGO, MEMBER (DIST. 1) JAMES COLEMAN, MEMBER (DIST. 4) EDDIE FLORES, MEMBER (DIST. 5) SHARON RANALS, CITY MANAGER DocuSign Envelope ID: 9318950D-BD14-4808-9F89-27B1FE5AB8DB 1516 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 ARIAN GUZMAN, CHAIRPERSON DARRYL YIP, VICE-CHAIRPERSON NATALIE GORE, COMMITTEE MEMBER PHILLIP HOLLENBACK, COMMITTEE MEMBER FRANK MCAULEY, COMMITTEE MEMBER DYLAN HINGEY, COMMITTEE MEMBER CHRISTOPHER ESPIRITU SECRETARY TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (650) 829-6620 FAX (650) 829-6657 E-MAIL [email protected] November 6, 2023 City/County Association of Governments Attn: Audrey Shiramizu 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 RE: Letter of Support for the San Mateo County Bicycle Education program Dear C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: On behalf of the City of South San Francisco, I am pleased to express support for Commute.org’s application for a Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant to provide partial funding for the San Mateo County Bicycle Education program. The City of South San Francisco is committed to addressing the safety and mobility challenges associated with bicycling in our community and across San Mateo County. The establishment of the Countywide Bicycle Education program holds significant potential to bring important benefits to our community. These include enhancing bicycle safety, promoting better health, contributing to sustainability, and fostering a stronger sense of community. This program's funding and implementation will have a positive impact on both bicyclists and pedestrians, while also encouraging the adoption of alternative transportation methods to alleviate traffic congestion in San Mateo County. For these reasons, we are proud to support Commute.org’s application. For any further information regarding my support, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Sincerely, Arian Guzman, Chairperson City of South San Francisco - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee DocuSign Envelope ID: DAB05C23-2B69-4BF9-8D85-765C190152C1 1417