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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-4-24 BPAC Agenda PacketWednesday, December 4, 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 Darryl Yip, Chair Dylan Hingey, Vice-Chair Arian Guzman, Committee Member Philip Hollenback, Committee Member Frank McAuley, Committee Member Carlos Moreno, Committee Member VACANT, Committee Member Regular Meeting Agenda 1 December 4, 2024Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda How to submit written Public Comment before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] How to provide Public Comment during the Meeting: COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER Under the Public Comment section of the agenda, members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Chair may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce speaking time to limit the total amount of time for public comments (Gov. Code sec. 54954.3(b)(1).). American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 24-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 24-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/26/2024 2 December 4, 2024Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2024 11-06-24 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Draft MinutesAttachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Collision Statistics - 3rd Quarter Report (Sergeant Jim Portolan and Corporal Jesse Ledesma, Police Department) BPAC Stats 3rd QTR 11.28.24Attachments: 3. San Bruno / South San Francisco Community-Based Transportation Plan - Presentation on the Proposed Community Engagement Plan (MIG Consultant Team) South San Francisco and San Bruno Community Based Transporation Plan_Proposed Community Engagement PlanAttachments: ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/26/2024 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1158 Agenda Date:12/4/2024 Version:1 Item #: 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2024 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/22/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Regular Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee City of South San Francisco, California COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Present: Darryl Yip, Chair Arian Guzman Philip Hollenback Frank McAuley Carlos Moreno Absent: Dylan Hingey, Vice Chair STAFF PRESENT: Planning: Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Secretary to BPAC Cynthia Fregoso, Clerk Public Works/Engineering: Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer John Wilson, Associate Engineer PROCEEDINGS: Call to Order / Roll Call: Chair Yip at 6:00pm Agenda Review: No comments Items from Staff Members: Deferred to end of meeting Public Comment: None CONSENT CALENDAR - Voting Key: (yes, no, abstain) 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2024 Approved by BPAC 4-0-1: Committee Member McAuley motioned, Committee Member Guzman seconded. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Welcome Carlos Moreno, New BPAC Member (Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Secretary to BPAC) ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required 3. Active 101 Project Presentation (Sue-Ellen Atkinson and Amy Linehan, San Mateo County Transportation Authority staff) Active 101 Project website: https://smcactive101.com/ Committee comments: 5 o Committee Member McAuley shared that Highway 101 is a barrier for bicycling and does not have a good crossing; shared concerns about the interchange with South Airport Boulevard and East Grand Avenue; concerns with the turn onto 101 at Oyster Point and South Airport Boulevard. Likes the 101 undercrossing in Redwood City. o Committee Member Moreno said that he likes the SSF Caltrain crossing – a good example. Also said that the Millbrae BART station could use improvement to better serve bicyclists and improve the last mile connections to transit stations. o Engineer Wilson said that the Oyster Point / South Airport project is not on the map and asked the SMCTA staff how to add this. o Committee Member Hollenback mentioned that it is difficult for bicyclists to go north from the Millbrae transit station. o Chair Yip said that the northbound 101 exit on Bayshore Boulevard merges with the bicycle lane creating a stressful environment for bicyclists. o Committee Member Moreno mentioned project No. 15 could be a game changer – providing a connection behind the South Airport Boulevard Costco. o Chair Yip encouraged the Committee to complete the tool and share it with neighbors. ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required 4. Grant Application for East Grand Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvements – Letter of Support and Review of Draft Project Checklist (Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Secretary to BPAC) As a requirement of the grant application, the BPAC was asked to review the Project Checklist and provide comments. The BPAC provided the following comments: The South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee strongly supports this grant application for the East Grand Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvements Project. The Committee emphasized the importance of providing protected bikeways and walkways along East Grand Avenue – a corridor which provides a critical east-west connection between the SSF Caltrain station to the Bay Trail, to numerous worksites, and to the SSF Ferry Terminal via the Bay Trail. The Committee also emphasized the importance of this project since this corridor is within an Equity Priority Community and is on the City’s High Injury Network. The BPAC also underscored the regional benefits that this project provides since it will connect the SSF Caltrain station with many employers in the East of 101 area and will provide a low-stress way for people to walk, bicycle, and roll to work. Committee comments: o Chair Yip stated support for the grant application. o Committee Member Guzman shared that, generally, the BPAC does not like sharrows in place of bikeways. Engineer Ruble agreed and said that in this case the sharrows are for the last block, near the entrance to the parking lot. o Committee Member Moreno mentioned there is one section where the planter separates pedestrians and bicyclists and does not allow porosity. Engineer Ruble said that the design could consider breaks in the planters so that bicyclists or pedestrians could cut across. o The Committee discussed whether the City would use the existing right-of-way or purchase land. For this project, the project is designed in the City’s right-of-way. o Engineer Wilson discussed the width of the proposed cycle track and whether the planter width should be narrowed to provide more space for bicyclists to pass. He noted that the project has regional benefits because would allow people to take Caltrain to get to work 6 and then bicycle on the path; there is a hot zone (many bicyclists) within South City between Caltrain and Genentech. o The Committee discussed the level of traffic stress map. o Committee Member Hollenback mentioned the railroad infrastructure parallel to East Grand Avenue and asked if railroad spurs could be used for active transportation. Engineer Ruble agreed and said that there are “rails to trails” programs, but the railroads cannot have any active uses. o Committee Member Moreno said that this project would also connect bicyclists and pedestrians to the SSF Ferry Terminal. ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required COMMITTEE COMMENTS • Committee Member Guzman requested a presentation from the Police Department on collision statistics at the next meeting. • Committee Member McAuley commended Chair Yip for his presentation to the City Council about the BPAC’s work. • Chair Yip thanked the Committee and thanked City staff for prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects. He also thanked City Manager Sharon Ranals for her leadership. STAFF COMMENTS • Secretary Wooley-Ousdahl o Shared that the January 1, 2025 meeting will be canceled. o Provided an update on the Grand Boulevard Initiative Reboot effort – recent kick-off meeting held on October 29, 2024. o Shared that during the December 4, 2024 meeting, the Committee would receive a presentation on the San Bruno / SSF Community Based Transportation Plan’s proposed Community Engagement Plan. ACTION: Informational: None taken, none required MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:34PM. Committee Member McAuley motioned, Committee Member Guzman seconded. _____________________________ _____________________________ Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, AICP Darryl Yip, BPAC Chair BPAC Secretary 7 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1154 Agenda Date:12/4/2024 Version:1 Item #: 2. Collision Statistics - 3rd Quarter Report (Sergeant Jim Portolan and Corporal Jesse Ledesma, Police Department) City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/26/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™8 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DATE: November 28, 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 – 3rd Quarter of 2024 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 3rd quarter of 2024. 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 seven (7) collisions resulting in five (5) minor injuries, one (1) major injury and one (1) unknown injury. The collisions involved two (2) pedestrians, five (5) bicyclist, zero (0) e-bicyclist, and zero (0) e-scooterist. In 43% of these collisions the driver of the vehicle was found to be at fault for the primary collision factor. In the first three quarters of 2023, there was a total of 30 vehicle versus bicycle or pedestrian collisions. In the first three quarters of 2024, there were a total of 24 vehicle versus bicycle or pedestrian collisions. The data indicates that we are on pace for a 20% reduction in vehicle versus bicycle and pedestrian collisions. 7-2-2024/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian/ Maple Av @ Commercial Av/ Case #24-3349 At approximately 6:46 AM, a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Commercial Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing from the northwest corner to the southwest corner of the intersection in an unmarked crosswalk. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at a slow speed and the driver fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained a complaint of pain to her wrist and declined medical treatment. The driver was found at fault for the collision for not yielding the right of way to the pedestrian. The weather was clear and occurred during the early morning hours. 7-8-2024/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle/ Forbes Bl @ Eccles Av/ Case #24-3452 At approximately 11:07 PM, a bicyclist was traveling westbound on Forbes Boulevard at Eccles Avenue through the intersection. A vehicle was making a left turn onto Eccles Avenue from Forbes Boulevard against a red signal light and struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and was never identified. 9 The driver was found at fault for the collision for violating an official traffic control signal. The weather was clear and it occurred during the late evening hours. 7-9-2024/ Vehicle vs. Bicycle/ So. Spruce Av @ No. Canal St/ Case #24-3464 At approximately 2:15 PM, a vehicle was traveling northbound on So. Spruce Avenue at North Canal Street. A bicyclist traveling in the same direction behind the vehicle maneuvered into the left turn lane, passed to the left side of an uninvolved truck stopped in the turn lane and then turned right back into the northbound lanes of traffic, colliding with V2. The bicyclist fled the scene and was never identified. The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The bicyclist was found at fault for the collision for disobeying the direction of a traffic control device. The weather was clear and occurred during the day. 9-1-2024/ Vehicle vs. Pedestrian/ Maple Av @ Baden Av/ Case #24-4312 At approximately 10:05 PM, a pedestrian was crossing in the eastern crosswalk in a northbound direction at Maple Avenue and Baden Avenue. A vehicle traveling southbound on Maple Avenue came to a stop at the intersection. The vehicle proceeded to make a left turn onto eastbound Baden Avenue and collided into the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a complaint of pain to her legs and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The driver was found at fault for the collision for not yielding the right of way to the pedestrian. The weather was clear and occurred during the evening hours. 9-2-2024/ Vehicle vs. Bicyclist/ Baden Av @ Spruce Av/ Case #24-4313 At approximately 9:46 AM, a bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the sidewalk of the 500 block of Baden Avenue just west of Spruce Avenue. A vehicle was reversing out of a private driveway and collided with the bicyclist. The bicyclist had a complaint of pain to his groin and left arm but declined any additional medical attention after being treated by South San Francisco Fire Department Paramedics. The bicyclist was found at fault for the collision (all bicyclists are required to follow the rules of the road per 21200(a)(1) CVC) as well as in violation of SSF Municipal code 11.20.200 (It is unlawful for a bicyclist to ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in the city). The weather was clear and occurred during the daytime hours. 9-2-2024/ Vehicle vs. Bicyclist/ Susie Wy @ Sandra Ct/ Case #24-4321 At approximately 7:42 PM, a vehicle was traveling southbound on Susie Way approaching Sandra Court. A bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Sandra Court into Susie Way and collided with the vehicle. The bicyclist sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local trauma center. The bicyclist was found at fault for the collision for failing to yield to on-coming traffic. The weather was clear and occurred during the early evening hours. 10 9-27-2024/ Vehicle vs. Bicyclist/ Olive Av @ Aspen Av/ Case #24-4739 At approximately 6:53 PM, a vehicle was traveling northbound on Olive Avenue at Aspen Avenue and entered the intersection. A 14-year-old bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Aspen Avenue at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at the posted stop sign and collided into V2. The bicyclist sustained a broken leg and was transported to a local trauma center. The bicyclist was found at fault for the collision in violation of an official traffic control sign. The weather was clear and occurred during the 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 third quarter of 2024 are included in this report. Speeding 104 Citations Stop Sign 3 Citations Distracted Driving 52 Citations Red Light 17 Citations Fail to Yield to Pedestrians 1 Citations DUI 24 Arrests/ Citations Unlicensed Driver 61 Citations Suspended Driver’s License 16 Citations Bicycling Under the Influence 0 Citation 11 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1157 Agenda Date:12/4/2024 Version:1 Item #: 3. San Bruno / South San Francisco Community-Based Transportation Plan - Presentation on the Proposed Community Engagement Plan (MIG Consultant Team) City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/22/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™12 South San Francisco/San Bruno Community Based Transportation Plan – Community Engagement and Outreach Framework Targeted Groups for Engagement: • School children and their families • Teachers and the School Community • Seniors • Disability/Access for All Community • Small businesses • Large Businesses and Biotech cluster Businesses • Commissions and Boards and advisory groups (Planning Commission, etc.) • Non-English speakers: Spanish, Tagalog and Chinese • Transit Station Neighbors/Commuters at BART, Caltrain San Bruno, Caltrain South SF • Transit riders: bus, shuttle, Caltrain, BART • Transit Agencies, SamTrans, BART, Caltrain, Hi Speed Rail, TA • Bike advocates, micro-mobility enthusiasts • City and County departments: Public Works, Economic Development, Planning 13 South San Francisco/San Bruno CBTP Outreach Framework 2 City / County Association of Governments of San Mateo County MIG, Inc. Engagement Plan Phase/Task TIMING ROLE STATUS Phase 1 – Prepare to Engage 1. Develop Outreach Contact and Events List a. Identify Key Groups i. Ambassadors ii. Key People iii. Existing or Planned Events Nov. 2024 MIG In progress: • more inputs needed for key groups in San Bruno. 2. Prepare outreach material templates a. Develop Templates i. Posters ii. Flyer iii. Fact sheet iv. PPT Nov/Dec. 2024 MIG Completed: • Banner • Templates 3. Develop Specific Schedule a. Develop Outreach Schedule and Sequence of Events b. Connect/Link to technical studies and plan development Nov. 2024 MIG In progress: • Refinement of Activities • Schedule 14 South San Francisco/San Bruno CBTP Outreach Framework 3 City / County Association of Governments of San Mateo County MIG, Inc. Phase/Task TIMING ROLE STATUS Phase 2 – Needs Assessment and Challenges 1. Develop Outreach Activity Boards/Graphics/Activity a. Develop Base map i. Transit ii. Trails iii. Main roads iv. Key Destinations Dec. 2024 MIG Completed: • Base map 2. Develop “Needs Assessment” Boards/Materials i. Where are the key challenges? ii. Where is it difficult to walk to? iii. How to expand/improve the Centennial Trail? Dec 2024 & Jan. 2025 MIG Deliverables Planned: • Fact Sheet • Poster 1: Project information based on Fact Sheet • Poster 2: Mapping activity • Poster 3: Key questions • Activity Guide for RR • Translation of materials 3. Conduct Stakeholder Interviews (virtual) (6 Interviews) a. Develop Interview Protocol I b. Coordinate Interviews i. Elected Officials ii. Partner Agencies iii. Transportation Agencies iv. Tech Transportation Coordinators v. Small Business champions Dec 2024 MIG Deliverables Planned: • Interview protocol • Interview Summaries 15 South San Francisco/San Bruno CBTP Outreach Framework 4 City / County Association of Governments of San Mateo County MIG, Inc. Phase/Task TIMING ROLE STATUS 4. Conduct Pop-ups and Intercept Interviews (4 events) a. Tabletop Pop up at Transit Stations/Nodes b. On the Centennial Trail c. Farmer’s Markets or other Community Gatherings d. Sidewalk Pop up in front of retail storefronts e. Bike Shops Feb 2025 Redwood Resources ($10,000) Deliverables Planned: • Activity protocol • Coordination meeting with Redwood Resources • 4 3-hour pop up events • Posters printing • Summary 5. Coordinate Community Briefings/Presentations with CBOs and Institutions (virtual meetings) a. Advocacy organizations b. Bike Coalition c. Schools d. Cultural Affinity Groups e. Senior Centers f. Merchants/Chamber of Commerce March 2025 RR and MIG Deliverables Planned: • Meeting protocol • Brief Presentation • Questions and presentation based on outreach materials • Schedule of meetings Phase 3 – Prioritizing Transportation Improvements 1. Develop “Priority Improvements” Boards/Materials a. Report on and confirm Needs/Challenges Findings b. Test solutions and priorities c. Prioritize emerging transportation improvements June 2025 MIG Deliverables Planned: • 3 Posters • Updated Fact Sheet 16 South San Francisco/San Bruno CBTP Outreach Framework 5 City / County Association of Governments of San Mateo County MIG, Inc. Phase/Task TIMING ROLE STATUS 2. Launch Community Survey a. Social media posts for Cities and CBOs to share b. Storefront Flyer c. H-frame post for trails, pedestrian routes d. Newsletter for schools June-July 2025 MIG + CBO’s support Deliverables Planned: • Social Media (MIG) • Flyer and H-Frame (MIG) • Newsletter text (MIG) • Promotion (CBOs) 3. Facilitate Focus Groups (4 focus groups) a. Youth b. Seniors c. Spanish Speakers d. Chinese Speakers July 2025 CBOs + MIG support Deliverables Planned: • Protocol and Questions/Presentation (MIG) • Coordination of 4 focus groups (CBOs) 4. Conduct Pop Ups (round 2) a. Table-top Pop up at Transit Stations/Nodes b. On the Centennial Trail c. Farmer’s Markets or other Community Gatherings d. Sidewalk Pop up in front of retail storefronts July August 2025 Redwood Resources Deliverables Planned: • Activity protocol • Coordination meeting with Redwood Resources • 4 3-hour pop up events • Posters printing Phase 4 – Documenting Findings 1. Summary Deliverables Planned: • Summary 17 South San Francisco/San Bruno CBTP Outreach Framework 6 City / County Association of Governments of San Mateo County MIG, Inc. Engagement Questions/Topics • Plans and projects in the works • ideas for improvement, additional possibilities and solutions, etc. • Key issues, challenges, opportunities • Needs, preferences, priorities for improvement Key Engagement Questions for Steering Committee • What are suggested ways to innovate in the outreach and really connect with communities that don’t typically participate? • How can integrate CBO partners strategically? What suggested CBO groups should we reach out to? • How can we best coordinate/align outreach with existing city efforts? • What are the barriers of knowledge and access of information of transportation? o What are non-mobility enhancements that would increase access to transportation? (Physical limitations, perceptions, crime issues, etc.) 18