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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Agd Pkt 2016-07-20 (3)re cid p .7- ,-I,6 AAA TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN April 15, 2016 Tiburon City Council Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: 2016 Update of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Dear City Council and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Transportation Alternatives for Marin (TAM) is a consensus building non-profit corporation whose mission is to champion sustainable mobility. This mission is advanced through the study and promotion of national and international best practices including integrating modalities, model community programs, funding, design standards, safety and maintenance. TAM also works to educate diverse decision making groups about sustainable mobility, particularly about how pedestrian and bicycle transportation is the optimal transportation solution and an integral part of an effective, sustainable multi- modal system. Congratulations to the Town of Tiburon for advancing its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan through the processes and towards finalization so as to qualify for funding from the State of California. You will find enclosed the "7 Fundamentals to Successful Bicycle Transportation" by Rutgers University Professor John Pucher, an internationally recognized expert on Sustainable Mobility. Professor Pucher's 7 Fundamentals break down into five fundamentals regarding infrastructure and 2 regarding policy. You will note many of Professor Pucher's points are described one way or another in section 1.2 Goals, Objectives and Related Plans the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Transportation Alternatives for Marin strongly encourages you to take the time to familiarize yourself with the key elements in Professor Pucher's outline. Number 1 on Professor Pucher's list is to have complete separated systems of bicycle facilities. If you look at the draft of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan there are VIRTUALLY NO ADDITIONAL SEPARATED PATHWAYS being added to the previous Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan adopted five years ago. So what Tiburon will see when five years have passed from now and it is time to update the Tiburon Bicycle and 1 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MAIUN • 187 E. BLrrHEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN Pedestrian Plan again is that car traffic and pollution will have increased and pedestrian and bicycle mobility will have stayed the same. The only thing that will get people out of their cars and onto bicycles and walking is safe and separate systems, i.e. separated pathways. Since the last time Tiburon updated its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (and since the 2012 Town of Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study) there have been significant advancements in the design of safe and separate accommodations for cyclists, most particularly as outlined in the Urban Bikeways Design Guide published by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and its resources and guidelines for safe and separate accommodation of pedestrians and cyclists, is being embraced around the country and safe and separate bike lanes, sometimes called "cycle tracks," are being built across the USA. The State of California has approved the NACTO design guidelines for use by its cities and counties. The California Highway Design Manual (which has bicycle sections) has also been updated to include what is now called a "Class IV" bicycle paths. Class IV bicycle paths are described on page 10 the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Class IV bicycle paths are essentially bike paths, either one directional or two directional, that are separated from automobiles and pedestrians. On page 36 of the Draft Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, you will note there are no Class IV bicycle and pedestrian pathways being recommended as a part of the Plan. Tiburon participated extensively in the Hwy 101 Interchange Project led by consultants Parisi and Associates to increase automobile volumes as well as increase safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings between Mill Valley and Tiburon. Tiburon commented heavily even though the interchange is outside Tiburon's town limits. One of Marin's key regional transportation links for safe and separate pedestrian and bicycle accommodation is between Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon and Camino Alto in Mill Valley. The feasibility of completing this link could be accomplished by adding a request for a Study in the Tiburon Master Plan for the potentiality of Class IV routing from Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon to the Hwy 101 Interchange. (Transportation Alternatives for Marin is submitting similar comments to the County and Mill Valley to focus on the regionally important and multi -jurisdictional project to connect Blackie's Pasture with Camino Alto with a Class IV separated system.) Our engineers and planners have been in the field and investigated Tiburon Blvd. We believe there is sufficient space on each side of Tiburon Blvd. for Class IV bicycle paths to connect Blackie's Pasture with the 101 interchange. However, it will take a Study to outline the feasibility of whether and how this will work. The good news is Study funds 2 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN • 187 E. BLITITEDALE• AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN are usually available in cycles and their project could be a "pilot project for a Class IV," in Marin, which the State of California is trying to promote heavily. To support of this opportunity, Transportation Alternatives for Marin recommends the following language be added to page 36 of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: 4.1.4 Proposed Class IV - Separated Bicycle Routes: "The Town of Tiburon recognizes that Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to the Hwy 101 interchange is a primary route and potential future better route for cyclists if it were safer. The Town recognizes that only parts of Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to Hwy 101 interchange are within Town limits, however, Tiburon supports working with the County, Mill Valley, Caltrans and other agencies and jurisdictions to complete a Study to determine the feasibility of building a Class IV bike system from Blackie's Pasture to the Hwy 101 interchange along both sides of Tiburon Blvd. Examples of Class IV infrastructure are shown on page 10 of the current draft of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Further, in the section on Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to the intersection of Greenwood Cove Drive, Blackfield Drive and Tiburon Blvd, this Study could also evaluate a separate pathway on one side of Tiburon Blvd. and a Class IV on the opposite side of Tiburon Blvd. This is similar to what was studied in Segment 8 of the 2012 Bay Trail Gap Study with the addition of a Class IV path on the opposite side of Tiburon Blvd." Tiburon and the surrounding areas deserve reduced congestion and improved mobility. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that the Town is considering is nice, but the Plan will not materially increase pedestrian and bicycle mobility given the absence of separated facilities. To finalize a contemporary plan that integrates our communities' increasing value given to health, the environment and sustainable mobility, we encourage you to consider the recommendations submitted with this letter. Respectfully submitted, Patrick M. Seidler President cc: Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission 3 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN • 187 E. BL11TIEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Mill Valley City Council Mill Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Marin County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Greenwood Beach Road Homeowners Association Marin County Bicycle Coalition 4 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN • 187 E. BLr iEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 Professor John Pucher's 7 Fundamentals to Successful Bicycle Transportation A. Infrastructure 1. Extensive systems of separate cycling facilities a. Well maintained, fully integrated paths and lanes b. Connected off-street short-cuts, such as mid -block connections, and passages through dead ends for cars 2. Intersection modifications and priority traffic signals a. Advance green lights for cyclist b. Advance cyclist waiting positions (ahead of cars) fed by special bike lanes facilitate safer and quicker crossings and turns 3. Traffic calming a. Traffic calming of residential neighborhoods via speed limit (30km/h) and physical infrastructure deterrents for cars b. "Home Zones" with 5 km/h speed limit, where cars must yield to pedestrians and cyclist using the road 4. Bike parking a. Large supply of good bike parking throughout the city 5. Coordination with public transport a. Extensive bike parking at metro, suburban, and regional train stations b. Bike rentals at train station B. Policy 6. Traffic education and training a. Comprehensive cycling training courses for school children b. Special cycling training test tracks for children c. Stringent training of motorist to respect pedestrians and cyclist 7. Traffic Laws a. Special legal protection for children and elderly cyclists b. Strict enforcement of cyclist rights by police and courts Source: Information provided directly to authors by bicycling coordinators in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany. Traditional measures used in virtually all Dutch, Danish, and German cities to promote cycling. World Transport Policy & Practice At the Frontiers of Cycling: Policy Innovations in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany Volume 13. Number 3. Page 51. December 2007 John Pucher, PhD is a professor in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, New Jersey). Since earning a Ph. D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978, Pucher has conducted research on a wide range of topics in transport economics and finance, including numerous projects for the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Canadian government, and various European ministries of transport. For almost three decades, he has examined differences in travel behavior, transport systems, and transport policies in Europe, Canada, and the USA. Ralph Buehler, PhD is Associate Professor in Urban Affairs & Planning at the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech's Alexandria Center. Most of his research has an international comparative perspective, contrasting transport and land -use policies, transport systems, and travel behavior in Western Europe and North America. CD 00 3 n 3 m 2 F n J = 0 s° m 3 A 7 m 3 J d o�,'n 3 FT Md �7(pp p � _ m a O C Q •4 c O 7 .0 f1 co r z 0 0 0 wz Diane Crane Iacopi LATE MAIL # z From: Greg Chanis Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:20 PM To: Diane Crane Iacopi Subject: FW: July 21 Council Mtg - MCBC Comments on Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Attachments: Tiburon.Draft.Bike&Ped.Plan_071916.pdf r� Greg Chanis, Town Manager Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 949201(415) 435-7333 JUL202016 TOWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON From: Alisha Oloughlin [mailto:alisha@ marinbike.orq] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 1:16 PM To: Greg Chanis Subject: July 21 Council Mtg - MCBC Comments on Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Dear Town Council Members: Please find the attached comments from the Marin County Bicycle Coalition on the 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. We wish to thank the Town for the efforts and time that have gone the Plan Update. As you'll see, our primary recommendation and the bulk of our comments are with regards to Project #7: Tiburon Boulevard from Town Limits to Trestle Glen Boulevard. Thank you, Alisha Alisha Oloughlin Policy & Planning Director Marin County Bicycle Coalition 415-233-8385 Alisha@marinbike.org 1 .40As MGBC M \RIN COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION July 19, 2016 Town Council Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Subject: Draft 2016 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update Dear Council Members: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2016 Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes safe bicycling and walking in Marin County for recreation and everyday transportation. MCBC's comments on 5.3 Bicyde project Prioritization from page 49 are as follows: Project #1—Blackie's Pasture Connection from Blackie's Grove to Blackie's Pasture MCBC fully supports the inclusion of this project. Project #2 Tiburon Boulevard at Blackfield Drive/Greenwood Cove Drive MCBC fully supports the proposed intersection improvements. Project #3—Greenwood Beach Road from Town/County Boundary to Blackie's Grove The Town of Tiburon's staff recommendation (May 15, 2012) resulting from the 2011 Bay Trail Gap Closure Study for this segment (segment #3) was option C, the creation of a separated 6 -foot bidirectional pedestrian path along the north side of Greenwood Beach Road with sharrol.vs for cyclists. Project #3 in Table 4-1 of the Draft Plan proposes a change to Class III signage alerting cyclists to a slow zone and directing faster cyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard. The MCBC continues to support the bi-directional path recommendation (Option C) of the Bay Trail Gap Closure Study and the staff recommendation. Until such time as a decision to implement this project is made by the Town and the improvements are funded, MCBC supports interim safety improvements recommended in the draft bicycle pedestrian plan for Greenwood Beach Road. Cyclists and pedestrians will continue to use Greenwood Beach Road as an alternate to State Route 131/ Tiburon Boulevard. The proposed improvements would benefit all users of Greenwood Beach Road— cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and residents alike. Project #4—Trestle Glen Boulevard from Tiburon Boulevard to Paradise Drive MCBC fully supports the inclusion of Project #4 in the bicycle and pedestrian plan. Project #5—Tiburon Boulevard from Mar West Street to Lagoon Road/Cove Road MCBC is pleased to see improvements to this transition zone are under consideration. Project #6—Paradise Drive from Mar West Street to East Town Limit MCBC fully supports Class III signage and stenciling on Paradise Drive. Project #7 Tiburon Boulevard from Town limits to Trestle Glen Boulevard In lieu of a proposed class II bicycle lane on Tiburon Boulevard between the Town limits and Trestle Glen Boulevard, MCBC requests that a Class IV bicycle path or a multi -use pathway be proposed instead. Furthermore, MCBC requests that the Draft Plan include language which expresses the Town of Tiburon's support to work with the County, Mill Valley, Caltrans and other agencies and jurisdictions to determine the feasibility of building a Class IV bike path or multiuse pathway along the entire stretch of Tiburon Boulevard from Blackie's Pasture to the Hwy 101 interchange Over recent years, there have been significant advancements in the design of safe and separate accommodations for cyclists, most particularly as outlined in the Urban Bikeways Design Guide published by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and its resources and guidelines for safe and separate accommodation of pedestrians and cyclists, is being embraced around the country and safe and separate bike lanes, sometimes called "cycle tracks," are being built across the USA. The State of California has approved the NACTO design guidelines for use by its cities and counties. The California Highway Design Manual (which has bicycle sections) has also been updated to include what is now called a "Class IV" bicycle paths. Class IV bicycle paths are described on page 10 the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Class IV bicycle paths are essentially bike paths, either one directional or two directional, that are separated from automobiles and pedestrians. Tiburon Boulevard is one of Marin's most popular and heavily used corridors for both recreational and commuter cyclists, including bicycle tourists. This is the primary bicycle corridor for those travelling between Tiburon and Mill Valley/Marin's North-South Greenway. A Class IV bike path or a multiuse pathway routing from Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon to the Hwy 101 Interchange will vastly increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians along this regionally important corridor. Project #8— Class I Multi -Use Path Adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard from East Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive Though not listed as a priority project as it is outside of the Town limits, MCBC appreciates the inclusion of Project #8, a Class I multi -use path adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard from East Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive. This supports Objective B, actions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 from page 3 of the Plan. Sincerely, Alisha Oloughlin Policy and Planning Director Marin County Bicycle Coalition LATE MAIL#41L Scott Anderson From: jsiedhof@nycap.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:45 PM To: Scott Anderson Subject: Meeting--Wed.,7/20/2016 Dear Mr. Anderson ; I will not be able to attend the meeting on Wed. evening, July 20, 2016. I will be in NYC again with the knee surgeon. This is a very important meeting for all Greenwood Beach Road residents. It is so apparent to all of us on GBR that prior Town decisions were all well intended, and made sense at the time. No one anticipated the degradation (collateral damage) that would come with the growth in popularity of cycling. It is now time to change gears, and not perpetuate an earlier plan, that has turned out to be on the wrong path. The new/modified plan makes so much sense for ALL parties. Thanks in advance for your attention. If I can be of any help, or answer any questions, just send an email. Sincerely, John Siedhoff. 404 GRB Rd. 1 111. 2 0 2016 PLANNING DIVISION TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Town Council Meeting July 20, 2016 Agenda 4i72 tem: STAFF REPORT To: From: Members of the Town Council Public Works Department Community Development Department Subject: Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update: Review and Consider Adoption of Updated Plan; Consider Initial Study and Adoption of a Draft Negative Declaration for the Plan Update: Town Fi1e7 2016-03 Approved by: b `(- SUMMARY This update of Tiburon's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) began in 2015. It has been the topic of two workshops and two public hearings held before the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission and the Planning Commission. Both of these bodies have recommended adoption, the later with revisions. Staff concurs with the recommendations for specific revisions by the Planning Commission, and recommends that the Town Council adopt the updated BPMP incorporating those revisions. The text incorporating the recommended revisions is included in the draft Resolution (Exhibit 1) adopting the Plan. BACKGROUND The Town of Tiburon, in coordination with other Marin municipalities and the County of Marin, is in the process of updating its Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP), most recently revised in 2008. The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) is overseeing the contract and funding this update project for the various jurisdictions, which helps to ensure the plans are somewhat integrated. TAM retained the consulting firm of Alta Planning + Design to prepare the draft updates. A major benefit of an updated BPMP is that it enables the Town to qualify for certain grants and monies for which it would not otherwise be eligible. Scarcity of funds is the primary limiting factor in making significant improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The Draft 2016 Plan (Attachment A) reflects the policies and format established by the 2008 BPMP. Several projects listed in the 2008 Plan are complete, while several are carried forward into the draft Plan. A limited number of new projects are proposed. TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 1 OF 13 Town Council Meeting .July 20, 2016 REVIEW BY PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION May 19, 2015 Workshop POST held a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update community workshop on this date as part of the regular POST meeting. That workshop provided residents an opportunity to learn about the update process and comment on bicycle and pedestrian issues in Tiburon. Minutes from this POST workshop are attached as Exhibit 2. A subsequent public outreach electronic survey collected information on users' opinions, experiences and priorities for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Forty-one surveys were filled out; seven were incomplete. Of the thirty-four remaining, sixteen came from cyclists outside of the 94920 zip code. Most of these discussed roads that are not located in Tiburon. Of the complete surveys from within the 94920 area code, three discussed Greenwood Beach Road. The remaining twelve surveys discussed general circulation issues in Tiburon and were fairly evenly split between bicycle and pedestrian issues, focusing on intersections along Tiburon Boulevard including Mar West Street, Trestle Glen Boulevard, Stewart Drive, Cecilia Way, Blackfield Drive, and Reed Ranch Road. January 19.2016 Workshop POST held a second Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update community workshop on this date as part of the regular POST meeting to discuss proposed projects for inclusion in the updated BPMP. At that meeting, the POST Commission: 1. Determined which projects should be included in the BPMP update. 2. Provided a ranking of the projects, particularly the top few. 3. Selected two projects for additional study, namely: a. Greenwood Beach Road: Class III bike route signs should be changed to add signage to advise bicyclists they are entering a neighborhood 'slow zone'. Signs should direct faster -moving bicyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard. Explore the use of different pavement textures to help slow bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road and alert cyclists to slow zone signs. [Note: This is project #3 in the draft Plan]. b. Tiburon Boulevard from the western Tiburon corporate limits (near Cecilia Way) to Trestle Glen Boulevard: Convert existing striped shoulder to Class II bike lanes. [Note: This is Project #7 in the draft Plan]. The POST Commission received numerous public comments regarding bicycle use of Greenwood Beach Road. Residents of Greenwood Beach Road complained about the number and speed of cyclists using Greenwood Beach Road, objected to nearby Bay Trail signs, and wanted Greenwood Beach Road removed as a part of the Association of Bay Area Government's (ABAG) Bay Trail. That would leave Tiburon Boulevard as the only realistic alternative for bicyclists using the public street system to reach Old Rail Trail and points beyond. The POST Commission reached consensus that slower -moving cyclists should primarily use Greenwood Beach Road. Cyclists who wanted to ride faster should use Tiburon Boulevard to reach Blackie's Pasture when travelling east. The POST Commission did not believe that slower - moving or potentially less -skilled cyclists such as schoolchildren, families and tourists should use Tiburon Boulevard between Greenwood Cove Drive and Blackie's Pasture Road for safety reasons. Therefore, POST recommended changing Greenwood Beach Road bike signage to TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 2 OF 13 Town Council Meeting .July 20, 2016 advise bicyclists that they are entering a neighborhood "slow zone". Further, the POST Commission stated that signs should direct faster -moving cyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard, and that the Town should explore the use of different pavement textures to help slow bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road. The POST Commission also made converting the existing striped shoulder along Tiburon Boulevard between Trestle Glen Boulevard and the western Tiburon corporate limits to a Class II bike lane the next highest priority project after the Greenwood Beach Road signage project. Sharing the concerns regarding speeding cyclists on Greenwood Beach Road, staff analyzed bicycle speeds on Greenwood Beach Road using STRAVA software data. About 13,000 people have timed their rides over the 1/2 -mile long Greenwood Beach Road segment from Seadrift Landing to the eastern terminus of Greenwood Beach Road. Only six riders (0.05%) averaged over 25 mph on this segment. It is possible that over a short portion of the route, more cyclists exceeded 25 mph. For instance, the fastest woman rider recorded averaged 21.6 mph but topped out over a short segment of roadway at 28.8 mph, but even the fastest rider only exceeded the 25 mph speed limit for about 1/10 of a mile. Speed enforcement through issuance of "speeding tickets" is therefore not a viable option. Greenwood Beach Road was formerly Tiburon Boulevard (the state highway) until construction of the current 4 -lane bypass in 1966. In 1982, at the request of Greenwood Beach Road residents seeking reduced vehicular traffic and greater safety for pedestrians and bicycles, the Town Council initiated a trial closure of Greenwood Beach Road at its eastern end, severing vehicular traffic from reaching Blackie's Pasture Park. The trial closure was made permanent in 1985 and the current emergency vehicle only pass through was finalized at that time. Tiburon police Department records indicate that there have been no reported accidents involving bicycles on Greenwood Beach Road since at least 2008. However, some accidents may go unreported. Residents of Greenwood Beach Road have also requested the removal of signs at the intersection of Tiburon Boulevard and Greenwood Cove Drive directing bicyclists down Greenwood Cove Drive toward Blackie's Pasture and Old Rail Trail. Staff notes that this intersection and the entire length of Greenwood Cove Drive to the Richardson Bay Audubon Center property are outside the Town of Tiburon and under the jurisdiction of the County of Marin. The Town has no authority to alter official traffic signs in these unincorporated areas, but could request that Caltrans and the County of Marin authorize such changes. Under current conditions, it is likely that both agencies will have safety-related reservations about directing any but the fastest -moving and most -skilled bicycle riders down Tiburon Boulevard rather than using Greenwood Cove Drive/Greenwood Beach Road to reach Blackie's Pasture and Old Rail Trail. POST also received public comments and questions regarding the proposed trail improvements along Hacienda Drive where the Tiburon Ridge Trail "gaps" occur. Staff subsequently met with property owners who attended the meeting to explain the gap closure options and likely improvements. Minutes from the January 29, 2016 POST workshop are attached as Exhibit 3. March 29, 2016 Public Hearing The POST Commission held a public hearing on this date to consider a recommendation to the Town Council on the draft Plan update. At the outset, the Commission described the revisions made to the draft Plan aimed at addressing the concerns voiced by Greenwood Beach Road TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 3 OF 13 Town Council Meeting July 20, 2016 residents at prior meetings. Several Greenwood Beach Road residents reiterated their concerns about bicycle traffic on their street, and found the revisions inadequate to address their concerns. One Tiburon resident noted that children also use Greenwood Beach Road to reach school, and that sharrows and/or striping would help educate riders and improve safety. Another speaker put forth a proposal for a Class IV (protected bicycle lane) from Camino Alto in Mill Valley to Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon along East Blithedale Avenue and Tiburon Boulevard. The POST Commission determined that this proposal, because of its late -breaking nature and total lack of information or analysis, be discussed separately at a future POST meeting and not be included in the updated Plan at this time. The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the draft Plan forward for Council approval as submitted. Draft minutes from the March 29 POST public hearing are attached as Exhibit 4. REVIEW BY PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update on May 25, 2016. At that hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed the Draft Plan in order to provide recommendations to the Town Council, and considered the Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration. Prior to the Planning Commission meeting, the concept of the Class IV bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard was further refined by its proponents. The Class IV lane concept now involved lanes that would extend from U. S. Highway 101 to Blackie's Pasture/Trestle Glen Boulevard on both sides of Tiburon Boulevard. This would be similar to Segment 8 from the 2012 Gap Study on the south side of Tiburon Boulevard, but with an additional Class IV bike lane on the north side of Tiburon Boulevard as well. The proposal was also refined to call for a "feasibility study" in the Plan. The revised concept for the Class IV lanes has the advantage of not raising any CEQA issues, as it only calls for a study, rather than construction, as part of the Plan. The Town had also received additional letters in support of the Class IV bike lanes from Greenwood Beach Road residents subsequent to the POST hearing. During the public hearing, the Planning Commission received numerous public comments regarding bicycle use of Greenwood Beach Road, reiterating comments made at POST meetings as well as supporting Class IV lane study along Tiburon Boulevard. Wendi Kallins, Program Coordinator for Safe Routes to Schools Program, requested the creation of a "school route" on Greenwood Beach Road with appropriate signage and markings. Maureen Gaffney, San Francisco Bay Trail Project planner, said the Bay Trail's mission is a Class I fully -separated pathway as close to the shoreline as possible, and Tiburon's Old Rail Trail is exactly what the Bay Trail Project strives for. She noted that the staff recommendation in the draft BPMP was for installation of several improvements on Greenwood Beach Road, including a pedestrian pathway and other improvements that were very expensive. She stated that while Tiburon Boulevard was not chosen as the Bay Trail route in the Bay Trail Plan, her organization is open to the construction of a Class I facility along Tiburon Boulevard as an alternative to Greenwood Beach Road. Ms. Gaffney later stated that a Class IV facility on Tiburon Boulevard would also be acceptable for Bay Trail purposes. TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 4 OF 13 Town Council Meeting JLII` 20, 2016 A few speakers supported the concept that a bridge be built over Tiburon Boulevard, perhaps in the old railroad trestle location, to connect bike trails with neighborhoods and schools. Staff noted that, based on the estimates for Segment 8 and Segment 5 in the 2012 Gap Study, the proposed Class IV bike lanes would cost between $13 million and $52 million. Further, the Town had already studied Segment 8 and Segment 5 in the Gap Study and Town Council had not embraced Segment 8 as a cost-effective solution. Staff also noted that the majority of the length of any Class IV lanes would be located outside of the Town boundaries in unincorporated County territory. Tiburon's current (2008) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, as well as the draft Plan update, includes Class II bike lanes for installation on Tiburon Boulevard. The Class II bike lane improvement is also contained in the County's adopted Bike -Ped Plan. There is adequate paved roadway width to install a Class II bike lane, and Caltrans supports a Class II bike lane. The cost would be approximately $90,000 to install the Class II bike lanes within the Town's portion. The more lengthy County section would cost more and require additional funding. The Planning Commission asked if staff anticipated that high-speed bikers would preferentially use a Class II lane on Tiburon Boulevard if installed. Staff responded affirmatively. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission confirmed that the CEQA initial study had adequately addressed the differences between the proposed Plan and the adopted Plan. The Commission concluded that the projects proposed in the draft BPMP are appropriate and sound, and with regard to CEQA, that adoption of the Negative Declaration is appropriate for the BPMP update. The Planning Commission adopted a resolution (Exhibit 5) recommending approval of the 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan with specific amendments as follows: 1. Addition of Safe Routes to School signage and pavement markings along Greenwood Beach Road. This can be incorporated as a modification to Bicycle Project #3. 2. Addition of a new Bicycle Project that would call for a study of future Class IV bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard between U. S. Highway 101 and Trestle Glen Boulevard on the north and Blackie's Pasture Road on the south side. 3. That the Town Council supports the relocation of the Bay Trail alignment to Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood Beach Road over time as it becomes feasible. 4. That the Town Council recognizes the critical nature of bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the Blackfield Drive intersection with Tiburon Boulevard, and closely monitors the effectiveness of Bicycle Project #2 planned for construction later this year. 5. That the Bay Trail Project be added to Appendix A as a funding source for future bicycle and pedestrian improvements by adding a new Section 5.9.8 entitled "ABAG's Bay Trail Project Grants". Minutes from the May 25, 2016 Planning Commission meeting are attached as Exhibit 6. TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 5 OF 13 Town Council Meeting .)uh 20, 2016 ANALYSIS Proposed Bicycle Improvements Proposed bicycle improvement projects are described more fully at pp. 31-35 of the Draft Plan, but are excerpted below for the convenience of the Town Council. In brief, Project #1 is an approximately 160 -foot -long upgrade of a bicycle connector at Blackie's Pasture near Blackie's Grove. Paving, painting, adding "slow zone" signage and moving a fence are involved. Project #2 (Tiburon Boulevard/Blackfield Drive/Greenwood Cove Drive intersection improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists) has previously been approved by the Town Council and the design is complete. Project #3 would alter existing Class III bike lane signage to include "slow zone" warnings, direct faster cyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard rather than Greenwood Cove Drive/Greenwood Beach Road, and explore pavement treatments to further slow cyclists on Greenwood Beach Road. Project #4 would install Class II bicycle lanes the length of Trestle Glen Boulevard or install a combination Class II/Class III bicycle route. The Town Council approved a design for this project in 2004 and this costly project has been carried over from the 2008 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. Project #5 is new and calls for an improved transition from Old Rail Trail to the Class II bike lane near the Tiburon Boulevard/Mar West Street intersection, possibly in conjunction with installation of a roundabout. Project #6 is a carry-over from the 2008 Plan and calls for bicycle improvements on Paradise Drive from roughly the Caprice Restaurant to Agreste Way (eastern Town limit). Project #7 is also a carry-over from the 2008 Plan and calls for improvement of Tiburon Boulevard shoulders to Class II bike lanes from the western Town limit near Cecilia Way to Blackie's Pasture. Project #8 is an outside -of -Tiburon project that would have the Town advocate and support a County of Marin project to provide a Class I bike path on the roughly 1,000 feet between East Strawberry Drive and Greenwood Cove Drive, which currently constitutes a particularly tricky segment for bicycles and pedestrians to traverse. This project might also encourage more "through" use of Tiburon Boulevard between Strawberry and Blackie's Pasture than is offered by the current Bay Trail route along Greenwood Cove Drive and Greenwood Beach Road. Table 4-1: Proposed Bicycle Projects and Actions Name Begin Project #1: Blackie's Pasture Connection Blackie's Grove Estimated End Facility Type Length Cost* Blackie's Pasture Class IV (parking and buffer protected bikeway) and 0.03 $50,000 (Town of Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study, 2012) Description Improved pedestrian and bicycle path along access road south of TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 6 OF 13 Town Council Meeting .Jule 20, 2016 Estimated Name Begin End Facility Type Length Cost* Description pedestrian path the Blackie's Pasture parking lot; pave gravel shoulder that serves as on - street parking and provide a 4 -foot wide striped buffer between the 10 -foot wide multi -use path and the parking aisle. Move the existing fence approximately 4 feet to the south. (Town of Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study, 2012) Add signage to advise bicyclists they are entering a neighborhood `slow zone.' Project #2: Tiburon Boulevard at Blackfield Drive/Greenwood Cove Drive N/A N/A Intersection enhancements N/A $116,000 Bicycle and pedestrian intersection enhancements currently under study. Includes addition of a high -visibility crosswalk, pedestrian - activated Leading Pedestrian Interval, buffered bicycle lanes, dashed green bicycle lanes to indicate a mixing zone, TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 7 OF 13 Town Council Meeting July 20, 2016 Name Begin End Facility Type Length Estimated Cost* Description and "bike box". (Safe Pathways to School) Project #3: Greenwood Beach Road Town/County Boundary (approximately 150 feet south of Barbaree Way Blackie's Grove Class III (bicycle route) 0.43 $35,000 Class III bike route signs should be changed to advise bicyclists of a neighborhood 'slow zone; signs should direct faster bicyclists to use Tiburon Blvd.; and explore the use of different pavement textures to help slow bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road or alert bicyclist to slow zone signs. Project #4: Trestle Glen Boulevard Tiburon Boulevard Paradise Drive Class II (bicycle lane)/Class III (bicycle route) 0.61 $2 million+ Class II bike lanes on both sides ora combination Class II/III with bike lanes on uphill direction. Project #5: Tiburon Boulevard Mar West Street Lagoon Road/Cove Road To Be Determined 0.01 $100,000 Improve transition from Class I facility on Tiburon Boulevard west of Mar West Street to Class II facility east of Mar West Street. Coordinate with planned TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 8 OF 13 Town Council \Iccting July 20, 2016 Name Begin End Facility Type Length Estimated Cost* Description signal or roundabout at this location. Project #6: Paradise Drive Mar West Street East Town Limit near Agreste Way Class III (bicycle route) 0.54 $10,000 Stencil or sign Class III bicycle routes Project #7: Tiburon Boulevard Western Town limits near Cecilia Way Trestle Glen Boulevard Class II (bike lanes) 1.0 $90,000 Subject to Caltrans and County approval; convert existing striped shoulder to Class II bike lanes. Total Proposed Class I Bikeways 0.0 $0 Total Proposed Class II Bikeways 1.61 $2,090,000+ Total Proposed Class III Bikeways 0.97 $45,000 Total Proposed Class IV Bikeways 0.03 $50,000 Total Other Proposed Bicycle Facilities 0.01 $216,000 Total Proposed Bikeways 2.62 $2,401,000+ Name Project #8: Tiburon Boulevard Begin East Strawberry Drive End Facility Type Greenwood Cove Drive Class I (Multi- use Path) Estimated Length Cost* Description 0.19 $2,550,000 Advocate for and support County implementation of a Class I multi -use path along the south side of Tiburon Boulevard; maintain Caltrans shoulder (path separated with barrier at highway elevation OR path below highway on bench); single span bridge over slough. (Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study, 2012) Proposed Pedestrian Improvements Proposed pedestrian improvements are found at pp. 41-42 of the Draft Plan but are shown below for convenience. Project #9 is comprised of adding advance warning paint at a Downtown crossing near Juanita Lane. Project #10 would upgrade the existing public recreational trail over a portion of Moitoza Lane by installing a paved (decomposed granite) surface and limited signage. Project #12 calls for similar upgrades to a newly acquired public pedestrian easement over upper Las Lomas Lane immediately below Centro West Street. Project #11 calls for "gap TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 9 OF 13 Table 4-3: Proposed Pedestrian Projects and Actions Recommended Project Project #9: Unprotected/Mid- Block Crossing Upgrade Location Tiburon Boulevard (161 feet west of Juanita Lane) Description Add advanced yield lines. (Downtown Circulation and Parking Analysis — Final Report, Town of Tiburon, 2012) Estimated Cost* $2,000 Project #10: Steps, Lanes, and Paths Top Priority Project #1 Moitoza Lane (Portion between Vistazo West Street and Esperanza Street) There is an approximately 500 foot long stretch of public recreational trail, varying in width between four and ten feet, that is unimproved within this segment that would connect two public streets. The dirt path is narrow and uneven in places and not friendly for most users. The Town has a recent detailed topographic survey of the entire segment. Installation of a paved, safe walking path made of decomposed granite along this 500 -foot stretch would complete the connection. Signage would be installed at the entrances to signify access. (Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2008 Update) $100,000 Project #11: Tiburon Ridge Trail Vicinity of Rabin Property — Town Trail Close trail gaps such as Hacienda Gap with trail enhancements to be determined $125,000 Project #12: Las Lomas Trail Las Lomas Lane at Centro West Street Weather harden existing trail $40,000 Total $269,000 Town Council Meeting July 20, 2016 closure" improvements in the vicinity of the Rabin property (Alta Robles project) in or along Hacienda Drive on the Middle Ridge portion of the Tiburon peninsula. Compliance with California Bicycle Transportation Act Criteria The 2008 BPMP included a checklist for compliance with the California Bicycle Transportation Act. Similarly, the 2016 update includes a checklist to comply with the Active Transportation Program. The checklist is found on pages 8 and 9 of the Draft Plan. New requirements include: • The number and location of collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities suffered by bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries, and a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan. • A description of existing and proposed policies related to bicycle parking in public locations, private parking garages, and parking lots and in new commercial and residential developments. • A map and description of existing and proposed pedestrian facilities at major transit hubs. These must include, but are not limited to, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings. • A description of proposed signage providing wayfinding along bicycle and pedestrian networks to designated destinations. TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 10 OF 13 Town Council \letting July 20, 2016 • A description of the policies and procedures for maintaining existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of smooth pavement, freedom from encroaching vegetation, maintenance of traffic control devices including striping and other pavement markings, and lighting. • A description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in implementing the plan. • A resolution showing adoption of the plan by the city, county or district. If the active transportation plan was prepared by a county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, MPO, school district or transit district, the plan should indicate the support via resolution of the city(s) or county(s) in which the proposed facilities would be located. The draft Plan adequately addresses these new criteria from the checklist. The Class IV Bike Lane Concept The Planning Commission supported the concept of studying Class IV bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard in order to increase the likelihood that Tiburon Boulevard will be the primary bike route to Blackie's Pasture and points beyond, as opposed to Greenwood Beach Road, and endorsed adding an item to the draft Plan calling for a Class IV bike lane feasibility study. As noted above, the Town studied a Class IV bikeway in the 2012 Gap Study along the south side of Tiburon Boulevard; this was designated Segment 8 in the Gap Study, which can be viewed on the Town's website under Government, the Forms & Documents. Segment 8 was found to have the following disadvantages: • Emissions along arterial road would result in adverse conditions for many users • High speed corridor would not provide a relaxing recreation amenity • As a recreation route, noise levels would deter potential users • It would be very expensive to construct For these reasons, although Segment 8 was supported by POST and a number of Greenwood Beach Road residents in 2012, it was not generally supported by the Town Council at that time. (See minutes of June 20, 2012 and a Segment 8 graphic, attached as Exhibit 7). As a result, there are serious questions regarding physical installation of the Class IV project that have not been analyzed or addressed to date. It appears that a 12 -foot minimum width Class IV bike lane might not fit in the space available in certain locations without reducing the width of Greenwood Beach Road or relocating Greenwood Beach Road toward adjacent residential properties. As noted above, based on the linear foot costs in the 2012 Gap Study, the cost of Class IV bike lanes from U. S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen Boulevard on both sides of Tiburon Boulevard would likely be between $13 million and $52 million. With respect to a Class IV bike lane feasibility study, the 2012 Gap Study cost $85,000. It analyzed an improvement distance of 13,500 linear feet of bikeways along various alternative routes that covered 5,100 feet along Tiburon Boulevard. Feasibility questions such as the physical fit of Segment 8 remained unanswered in the Gap Study. The proposed Class IV feasibility study would analyze approximately 18,400 linear feet of improvements along Tiburon TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 11 OF 13 Town Council Meeting July 20, 2016 Boulevard. Using the linear foot cost for the 2012 Gap Study, the proposed feasibility study would cost roughly between $115,000 and $300,000. In comparison, the Town could install a Class II buffered bike lane (see Exhibit 8) on both sides of Tiburon Boulevard between its corporate limits and Trestle Glen Boulevard for approximately $90,000. A vast majority of the length of a bike lane from U. S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen Boulevard would be in the unincorporated County. Tiburon is ahead of the County of Marin in completing its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. The County Bike -Ped Advisory Committee decided that designating this bike lane for anything other than what it is already (proposed Class II) is premature absent additional study for feasibility and community discussion, in addition to engaging the roadway's owner, Caltrans. The County may decide to designate the corridor as a "special study zone" in its Bike -Ped Plan. County staff is of the opinion that the Board of Supervisors has already accepted the Recommendations of the 2012 Gap Study, and is therefore unlikely to support another study given the many needs for the limited funding available. However, no decision has been made on this matter at the County level. Speed survey updates Staff has received speed surveys conducted by the Tiburon Police Department on two weekend mornings in February in the area where Greenwood Beach Road reaches Blackie's Pasture. The average number of cyclists was about 25 each hour. The average speed was about 13 mph. There was one cyclist recorded at 30 mph on one morning. These findings would seem to corroborate the data received from the STRAVA software as presented earlier, indicating that perhaps 1% of bicycle riders exceed the speed limit and police enforcement of speeding would not be an effective tool. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Town retained the consulting firm of Leonard Charles and Associates to prepare an Initial Study (Attachment B) for the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan update project per requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is the adoption of an updated BPMP. In the absence of adoption of an updated Plan, the 2008 Tiburon BPMP would remain in effect and the programs and improvements it proposes would be the assumed future with respect to impacts on the environment. The Initial Study largely compares potential impacts on the environment resulting from the 2016 BPMP proposed for adoption, as opposed to a continuation of the 2008 BPMP as the adopted Plan for the Town of Tiburon. The Initial Study concludes that there is no substantial evidence to support a reasonable conclusion that adoption of the 2016 BPMP Update would result in a potentially significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared. The Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration was released for public review on May 11, 2016 and the public comment period closed on June 6, 2016. The Commission received two letters (Exhibits 9 and 10) from Greenwood Beach residents commenting on the Initial Study. Caltrans also submitted a letter (Exhibit 11) on June 6, 2016, but it did not raise any environmental issues. The inclusion of a "feasibility study" of Class IV bike lanes would not alter the CEQA findings, and neither would any of the other BPMP revisions recommended by the Planning Commission. TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 12 OF 13 Town n Council \lccting July 20, 2016 CORRESPONDENCE The Town received many items of correspondence during the yearlong BPMP update process, primarily from Greenwood Beach Road neighborhood residents. These numerous items of correspondence regarding the merits of the draft Plan are set forth in reverse chronological order in Exhibit 12. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS If adopted by the Town Council, Town staff will incorporate the approved revisions into the document and release a final version as adopted on July 20, 2016. Staff will also file a CEQA Notice of Determination for the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff concurs with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Town Council adopt the updated Plan incorporating those recommendations. Specific text incorporating those revisions is included in the draft Resolution (Exhibit 1). Specifically, Staff recommends that the Town Council: 1. Hold a public hearing and take testimony on the project. 2. Deliberate on the draft Plan. 3. Move to adopt the Resolution. EXHIBITS 1. Draft Resolution approving the project. 2. POST minutes of May 19, 2015. 3. POST minutes of January 19, 2016. 4. POST minutes (draft) of March 29, 2016. 5. Planning Commission Resolution 2016-08. 6. Planning Commission minutes of May 25, 2016. 7. Town Council minutes (excerpts) of June 20, 2012 with Segment 8 graphic. 8. Class II Buffered Bike Lane photograph. 9. Letter from Harry Heath regarding the Initial Study received May 25, 2016. 10. Letter from Bruce Abbott regarding the Initial Study received May 23, 2016. 11. Letter from Caltrans regarding the Initial Study received June 6, 2016. 12. Combined correspondence regarding the BPMP update in reverse chronological order. ATTACHMENTS A. Draft 2016 Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update dated March 17, 2016. B. Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration dated May 2016. Prepared By: Patrick Barnes, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 13 OF 13 RESOLUTION NO. XX -2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ADOPTING AN UPDATED TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does resolve as follows: Section 1. Findings. A. The Town of Tiburon is proposing to adopt a comprehensively updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP), superseding the Plan adopted in 2008. The BPMP addresses a variety of issues related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Tiburon while meeting the California Bicycle -Transportation Act requirements for such Plans. The project is Town file S2016-03. B. The Town prepared an Initial Study for this project and determined that a Negative Declaration was appropriate for the project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). C. The Parks Open Space and Trails Commission (POST), acting in its capacity as the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, held two public workshops and a public meeting to take input from the public on the Plan update, and following its public meeting recommended adoption of the Plan to the Town Council. D. On May 16, 2016, a Draft Negative Declaration was completed and notices of its availability were publicly posted and advertised in the Ark newspaper to announce a 21 - day public review and comment period from May 16, 2016 to June 6, 2016 on the Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration, in conformance with CEQA requirements. A notice of public meeting on the Draft Negative Declaration and the project was also publicly posted, published in the Ark newspaper, and mailed notice was also provided. E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 25, 2016 and heard and considered testimony from interested persons. The Planning Commission found that no substantial evidence in support of a fair argument that the project would result in an adverse impact on the environment had been received, and that adoption of the Negative Declaration was in order. The Planning Commission further found that the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update would be consistent with polices within the Tiburon General Plan and recommended adoption of the updated Plan to the Town Council. TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX -2016 -1-42016 1 T l X1 IT NO. F. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 20, 2016 and heard and considered testimony from interested persons. The Town Council found that no substantial evidence in support of a fair argument that the project would result in an adverse impact on the environment had been received, and that adoption of the Negative Declaration was in order. The Town Council further found that the updated Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update would be consistent with polices within the Tiburon General Plan. Section 2. Adoption of Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration for the project and directs that a Notice of Determination be filed with the Marin County Clerk. Section 3. Adoption of Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update With Revisions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, with the final adopted version to be dated July 20, 2016 and to incorporate the revisions to the March 17, 2016 draft document as follows: 1. Revise and incorporate Table 4-1 as set forth in attached Exhibit "A". [Note: This revised table would incorporate Planning Commission recommendations to add Safe Routes to School signage and pavement markings on Greenwood Beach Road; closely monitor Project No. 2 (Blackfield Drive bicycle and pedestrian improvements) after installation for its safety and effectiveness; add a new project (Project 7A) designating the area along Tiburon Boulevard from U. S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen Boulevard as a "special study zone" for the purposes of studying the feasibility of Class IV bike lanes along both sides of Tiburon Boulevard and the feasibility of relocation of the San Francisco Bay Trail from Greenwood Beach Road to Tiburon Boulevard] 2. Add Project 7A to Figure 4.1 (graphic showing general project locations). 3. Add Section 4.1.4 to read as follows: 4.1.4 Proposed Class IV Study — Separated Bicycle Routes The Town of Tiburon recognizes that Tiburon Boulevard from U. S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen Boulevard in a primary route and potentially a better future route for cyclists if it were improved. The Town recognizes that only a minor portion of Tiburon Boulevard in this segment is located within the Town's corporate limits; TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX -2016 -1-/2016 2 however, Tiburon supports working with the County of Marin, Caltrans and other agencies to study the feasibility of building a Class IV bike system on both sides of Tiburon Boulevard from U. S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen Boulevard. This study could also evaluate a Class I bikeway on one side of Tiburon Boulevard and a Class IV on the other side in those segments where such an approach would be more practical. The study could also evaluate the feasibility of relocating the San Francisco Bay Trail alignment to Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood Cove Drive/Greenwood Beach Road in this segment. 4. Add Section 5.9.8 to Appendix A of the Plan to read as follows: 5.9.8 Bay Trail Project Grants The Bay Trail Project has been the source of funds on three separate occasions for bicycle and pedestrian -related projects in Tiburon. In 2003 the Bay Trail Project funded a feasibility study for Class II bike lanes on Trestle Glen Boulevard. In 2005, it funded construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Trestle Glen Boulevard. In 2011, the Bay Trail project funded the Bay Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study. More information: http://www.baytraiLorg 5. Make incidental revisions as necessary to achieve consistency with the above- described revisions. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on July 20, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ATTEST: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: DIANE CRANE IACOPI, Attachments: Exhibit "A' TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL TOWN CLERK ': Revised Table 4-1 RESOLUTION X)2016 ERIN TOLLINI, MAYOR TOWN OF TIBURON --1-12016 3 lI0Nf1OO NMOL NObf1911 9402 -XX NOI1f11OS3N gatiag poomuaalD 0 io' W 0 rD' A 4t z n rn G7 0 n ra co W n n -4 c, UR1-1 r" w 0 R. v,• O 0-2 n 0• �. npCn Ya7 O O*, P a. 0 s;uawaauequa z• UOTID SiaauI z 0 w m a. G a. O n o- n n o= FP A V,I N G %� n b-• o AD r* ' P 2 0" CD a' CD 0n `° w Gn. p. P R. o fD E R O h N fD cn 0 o ,,-.o, E. n r-' N 0 n0 Q' C G ~'[4. 0 '' V p n G ,^', a r D o n t, ' n .c B. o m 0 P. G r`r• Fo Gin a T 0 0 rD m 0' H Q' 0 C a. En. 'Ai n a. r H A ct`< rro E: a O 0 0 0 0 arm 0 0 0 X 0 0 41 ro o'-0 w n rn �o � In0 F. ri-U 0 T p co m O g"Q M 0'R O o. 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In coordination with the County of Marin and Caltrans, study the feasibility of installing Class IV bike lanes on both sides and the feasibility of relocation of the San Francisco Bay Trail Subject to Caltrans and County approval; convert existing striped shoulder to Class II bike lanes Stencil or sign Class III bicycle routes Improve transition from Class I facility on Tiburon Boulevard west of Mar West Street to Class II facility east of Mar West Street. Coordinate with planned signal or roundabout at this location. Class II bike lanes on both sides or a combination Class II/III with bike lanes on uphill direction. Description neighborhood 'slow zone'; signs should direct faster bicyclists to use Tiburon Blvd.; and explore the use of different pavement textures to help slow bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road or alert bicyclist to slow zone signs. Install Safe Routes to School signage and pavement markings along Greenwood Beach Road. 1I0Nf100 NMOl NO:1f1611 9LOZ-XX NOIll1OS3b Total Proposed Bikeways Total Other Proposed Bicycle Facilities Feasibility Study Total Proposed Class IV Bikeways Total Proposed Class III Bikeways Total Proposed Class II Bikeways Total Proposed Class I Bikeways 2 \ , _ / M, a , / % \ 2.62 0.01 R co R \ ® - p _ \ XI 0 cz,o + 2 0 0 oo0`osS o 0 0 3 0 c, 0 + 3 0 \ 0to] _11) K Description to Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood MINUTES NO. 30 PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION May 19, 2015 Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall ---Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, 1st Floor, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Winkler, Vice -Chair Allen & Commissioners Their, Feldman Absent: Commissioner McMullen Ex -Officio: Director of Public Works Barnes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kevin Roberts of 1800 Vistazo West presented an idea to place a fence between Tom Price Park and the Old Rail Trail. He asked the Commission to consider placing this item on the agenda at the next POST meeting. Two other persons, Ellen Wittier of Belvedere and Evelyn Jeffery of Tiburon spoke in support of the fence at Tom Price Park. MINUTES Minutes of the April 28, 2015 special meeting were approved by a vote of 4-0. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING • None. BUSINESS ITEMS ommien4p 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Community Workshop (PB) • Director Barnes introduced the item. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes May 19, 2015 Page 1 D.77IHIEIT NO. a • Bruce Abbott of 458 Greenwood Beach Road spoke regarding the limited notice he received of the meeting. Director Barnes responded that this was a properly noticed meeting, that it was a regularly scheduled POST meeting, that in addition to the posting staff had sent over 30 notices to individuals and organizations in early May. Director Barnes stated that notices to HOAs had gone out later on Friday May 15, 2015. • Scott McDonald of Transportation Authority of Marin Provided the background for the master plan update. • Alexandra Sweet briefed the Commission and audience on existing elements of the master plan, what type of input the team putting together the master plan was looking for and the process for the evening • The participants then held a breakout session with maps, charts and elements of the master plan, general discussion was held and idea generated. • The group reconvened and Alex Sweet discussed next steps. • During the session and during the next steps section Ms Sweet and Director Barnes provided two ways for citizens to provide input to the master plan. One important aspect of next steps was getting further responses via a survey at www.Surveymonkey.com/s/bikeped_tiburon. Other comments can be sent to Director Barnes at pbames@townoftiburon.org. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. PETER WINKLER, CHAIR Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission ATTEST: PATRICK BARNES, ACTING SECRETARY s Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes May 19, 2015 Page 2 MINUTES NO. 32 PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall ---Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Winkler at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, 1st Floor, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Winkler, Commissioners Feldman and McMullen Absent: Vice -Chair Allen and Commissioner Their Ex -Officio: Pat Barnes, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer; Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development Michael Jones, ALTA Planning + Design; Scott Greely, Transportation Agency of Marin (TAM) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS • There were none. MINUTES Minutes of the November 17, 2015 regular meeting were approved by a vote of3-0. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING • There was none. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) Update: Public Meeting and Community Workshop to discuss proposed projects forinclusion into the Master Plan update. • The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Planproject list was presented and public comment was received, primarily regardingGreenwood Beach Road neighborhood concerns about bicycle volume and safety and the Hacienda Drive trail improvements item • The workshop phase of the meeting was conducted using largescale map on the wall for participants to identify specific areas of concern. Identified areas of concern focused on the Greenwood Beach Road neighborhood and the Hacenda Drive area in the vicinity of the Ridge trail gap. • After the close of public commentfollowing the workshop the Commission made the Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 1 -T 3 recommendation that all projects should remain on the list, but some should be modified. • The following recommended modfications were made by consensus of the Commission: o Project #3, Greenwood Beach Road, should be rewritten to: ■ Class III bike route signs should be changed to add signage to advise bicyclists of a neighborhood 'slow zone'. ■ Signs should direct fastermoving bicyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard. ■ Explore the use of different pavement textures to help slow bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road or alert cyclists to slow zone signs. o Project #1, Blackie's Pasture connection, should be modified to advise bicyclts that they are enteringa neighborhood 'slow zone'. • Also by consensus of the Commission, tie Commissioners set the order ofproject priorities to be the following: o First priority should be Project #3, Greenwood Beach Road o Second priority should be Prgect #7, Tiburon Boulevard o Third priority should be Project #1, Blackie's Pasture Connection o Last priority should be Project #4, Trestle Glen Boulevard • The Commissioners selected Project #3 (Greenwood Beach Road) and Project 47 (Tiburon Boulevard) for furfner study pursuant to the TAM contract with ALTA. • The Commissioners determined Project #12 (Tiburon Ridge Trail) should be last priority for pedestrian projects. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, fie meeting was adjourned at8:32 P.M. PETER WINKLER, CHAIR Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission ATTEST: PATRICK BARNES, ACTING SECRETARY Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 2 Joyce Tayer, a Reedlands resident, expressed support but was concerned about bicyclists and skateboarders using the path because of the potential for collisions with pedestrians. Kathy MacLeod said she would want to see the pathway open for bicycle use as it was lengthy and not all people are mobile. Tobey, a Tiburon child, expressed support for the path but also wanted a bicycle bridge crossing Tiburon Boulevard from the end of the railroad berm. There being no further public comment, the item was returned to the Commission. Commissioner McMullen said he thought the proposal would be less inviting than the current unimproved berm for bicyclists to abuse because of the gravel ballast and increased usage by pedestrians. He applauded the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation (TPF) efforts and those of the proponents and expressed his support for the project as proposed. Commissioner Thier also thanked the TPF and expressed support for the project. Vice Chair Allen said the proposal builds on other recent successes at Blackie's Pasture, including the earlier TPF clean-up work and the just -installed picnic table areas, and extended his thanks to the sponsors along with his support for the proposal. Commissioner Feldman indicated that this was a great project and clarified that some of the remaining outstanding issues, such as initial funding and on-going maintenance, would need to be resolved by the Town Council. M/S (Their/McMullen) to forward the Town Council the Commission's strong recommendation of support for the project as presented, subject to resolution of the outstanding issues as described in the written staff report. Motion carried 5-0. 2. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE: Review and Make Recommendations to the Town Council regarding Adoption of the Master Plan Update Director Barnes presented the staff report using a slide show and responded to questions from the Commission. Chair Winkler stated that at the Commission's direction, changes were made to the draft Plan following the January 2016 workshop, especially with respect to slowing down fast- moving astmoving cyclists when using Greenwood Beach Road and potentially diverting them onto Tiburon Boulevard. He assured those in the audience that their concerns had been heard and the Commission and Plan revisions were responsive to those concerns. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes March 29, 2016 DRAFT Page 2 TKI-IIBIT NO.Li-- Harry Heath, Greenwood Beach Road resident since 1959, stated that he was glad to see the proposed Class II bike lane proposed on Tiburon Boulevard and the other steps proposed to slow down cyclists using Greenwood Beach Road. He expressed dissatisfaction that the Commission Chairman was not a Tiburon resident. Kathy MacLeod, Belveron resident, opined that children need to be considered and that for safety reasons they should be using Greenwood Beach Road and not Tiburon Boulevard. She stated that sharrows or striping would help educate riders and improve safety. Bruce Abbott, Greenwood Beach Road, stated that the situation on Greenwood Beach Road with respect to cyclists is not static and is worsening as the years go by. The neighborhood has no objection to children riding their bicycles on the street, nor people using it to reach work destinations by bicycle. He objected to the explosion of recreational users that is spiraling out of control and creating safety problems, and indicated the Greenwood Beach Road situation demands a CEQA analysis. Speeding bicyclists and large numbers of them, often rude, are creating a powder keg in the neighborhood with a short fuse. Sidsel Moeller stated that the Bay trail users are making the situation on Greenwood Beach Road intolerable; bikes don't yield and are often verbally abusive to residents. She insisted that the Bay Trail alignment be moved off Greenwood Beach Road. Pam Snellgrove, Greenwood Beach Road, praised the Town and community for the beatification of the Blackie's Pasture area in recent decades. She thanked the Commission for the beginnings of a response with the changes to the Master Plan since the last meeting. She asked the Town to support its residents in having the Bay Trail relocated and to work with the County of Marin to address signage and other issues that were encouraging use of Greenwood Beach Road by cyclists. She requested that the neighborhood have a dialog with Town staff prior to approving any of the signs proposed to discourage fast riders from using Greenwood Beach Road, as the neighborhood had a keen interest in exactly how the signs would be worded. She also suggested alerting the bicycle clubs to the problem and enlisting their cooperation in changing the behavior of, and the route used by, their members. Patrick Seidler, representing Transportation Alternatives for Marin, requested that the Plan contain mention of a Class IV bike path along Tiburon Boulevard and East Blithedale Avenue from Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon to Camino Alto in Mill Valley. Mr. Seidler stated that this would allow him to apply for grant funding to study this bike path. Mr. Seidler mentioned federal money and past projects promoted by Transportation Alternatives for Marin. Mr. Seidler stated the grant money would come through the Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes March 29, 2016 DRAFT Page 3 Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM). Mr. Seidler described the Class IV project as plastic and paint that could easily be removed. The Conunission commented that it was very later in the process to raise such a suggestion; that two public meetings had been held starting in May 2015 and that this was the first mention of a Class IV path concept along Tiburon Boulevard. Mr. Seidler recognized that he was raising this idea late in the process. He stated that he had been busy over the past year resolving threatened litigation against SMART regarding the bike facilities along the SMART route that had been promised but not built. Commissioners noted that nearly all of the length of the Class IV route that Mr. Seidler was discussing was outside the Town of Tiburon. Mr. Seidler recognized that the majority of the path was in the County not the Town, but he stated that regional consistency was important. Regarding consistency, staff noted that the Town's draft Plan includes a Class 1 path along Tiburon Boulevard from East Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive, and a Class II bike lane along Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood Cove Drive to Blackie's Pasture. The County's draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan also contains these elements. The Town and County Bicycle Plans are consistent. Mr. Barnes also noted that the Class 1 path from East Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive was similar to what was being proposed [the Class IV route], and extended over a much smaller distance, yet had an estimated price tag of $2.6 million. The Class IV proposal would have a much higher cost than that. Extensive discussion ensued by the Commission on the Class IV bike path request. Commissioner Thier moved to include language that would encourage the Town's participation a study of a Class VI route. Mr. Seidler repeated that this action needed to recommend a Class IV bike lane running from U. S. Highway 101 to Blackie's Pasture. Commissioner McMullen noted that this Class IV proposal seemed to be a new and very different project than those in the draft plan. He felt this proposal was sufficiently new and different such that the public should receive notice of it and have the opportunity to comment. The consensus of the Commission was that this particular suggestion, because of its late - breaking nature and the lack of any information or analysis being available or any opportunity for public input on it, be discussed separately by the Commission at a future meeting and not included in the draft Plan moving forward to the Planning Commission and Town Council. Commissioner Thier modified her motion accordingly. M/S (Thier/McMullen) to recommend adoption of the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan to the Town Council as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission Minutes March 29, 2016 DRAFT Page 4 RESOLUTION 2016-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF TIBURON WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon has initiated an update of its Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, most recently updated in 2008; and WHEREAS, a draft of the proposed Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan was released for public review on March 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration have been prepared for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and the Planning Commission has considered said document and any comments received thereupon in making its recommendation to the Town Council; and WHEREAS, notice of the Planning Commission's public hearing on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update was published in the The ARK newspaper and other noticing was provided as required by law and custom; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed and advertised public hearing on May 25, 2016, at which it considered any testimony received from the public; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the updated Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan is consistent with the Tiburon General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Tiburon does hereby recommend that the Town Council consider the Commission's suggested modifications to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as set forth in attached Exhibit "A", and further recommends adoption of the updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein, subject to any modifications by the Town Council in consideration of the recommended modifications set forth in attached Exhibit "A" and in the adopted minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 2016. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Tiburon held on May 25, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kulik, Weller, Welner, Williams Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-08 05/25/2016 1 EXHIBIT NO. Ss., NAYS: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Corcoran DAVID KULIK, CHAIR Tiburon Planning Commission ATTEST: SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY Attachment: Exhibit "A", Proposed Planning Commission Modifications Exhibit "B", Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-08 05/25/2016 2 EXHIBIT "A" The Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council consider making the following modifications to the draft Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan dated March 17, 2016: 1. Addition of Safe Routes to School signage and pavement markings along Greenwood Beach Road. This can be incorporated as a modification to Bicycle Project #3. 2. Addition of a new Bicycle Project that would call for a study of future Class IV bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard between U. S. Highway 101 and Trestle Glen Boulevard on the north and Blackie's Pasture Road on the south side. 3. That the Town Council supports the relocation of the Bay Trail alignment to Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood Beach Road over time as it becomes feasible. 4. That the Town Council recognizes the critical nature of bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the Blackfield Drive intersection with Tiburon Boulevard, and closely monitors the effectiveness of Bicycle Project #2 planned for construction later this year. 5. That the Bay Trail Project is added to Appendix A as a funding source for future bicycle and pedestrian improvements by adding a new Section 5.9.8 entitled "ABAG's Bay Trail Project Grants". Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-08 05/25/2016 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NO. 1064 Regular Meeting May 25, 2016 Town of Tiburon Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Kulik called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: Chair Kulik, Vice Chair Williams, and Commissioners Weller (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) and Welner Absent: Commissioner Corcoran Staff Present: Director of Community Development Anderson and Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Patrick Barnes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were none. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Director of Community Development Anderson stated that Item 3 has been continued to June 8th and there is a possibility that the applicant will seek another extension to work out concerns with neighbors. If the item does not return on June 8th, staff has no items for the June 8th meeting and may end up cancelling it. Staff will keep the Commission posted on that issue. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update: Review Draft Plan and Make Recommendations to the Town Council Regarding Adoption; Consider Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration in Making the Recommendation [PB, SA] Director of Community Development Anderson stated this update is part of a coordinated countywide effort funded by the Transportation Authority of Marin, which has retained the firm of Alta Planning + Design to update all bicycle and pedestrian master plans throughout Marin County. A major benefit of the updated plan is that it would enable the Town to qualify for certain grants and monies that it might not otherwise be eligible for. Scarcity of funds is the primary reason why improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure do not occur. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 1 i % -TIBIT NO.6 _, The current plan was adopted in 2008. The formatting of the plan will stay the same. There are several projects listed in the 2008 plan have been completed, several have been carried over into the proposed plan, and there are a limited number of new projects being proposed. The POST Commission, acting in its capacity as the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, held a workshop on May 19, 2015, another workshop in January, 2016, and held a public hearing in March, 2016 on this master plan update. The January workshop had the POST Commission determining which projects should be included in the master plan update and provided a ranking of those projects, which are more likely to be funded if listed as top priority. The POST Commission received numerous public comments regarding bicycle use of Greenwood Beach Road, as the residents complained about the number and speed of cyclists using that road, objected to the nearby Bay Trail signs, and wanted to have Greenwood Beach Road removed as part of the Association of Bay Area Government's (ABAG) Bay Trail. That would leave Tiburon Boulevard as the only realistic alternative for bicyclists trying to reach Blackie's Pasture, Old Rail Trail and points beyond. The POST Commission reached consensus that Greenwood Beach Road should be primarily used for slower -moving cyclists that would include school children, tourists who ride into town, and POST believed that cyclists wanting to travel much more quickly should use Tiburon Boulevard. POST therefore made some changes to the draft plan and added some provisions for signage that would include entering a neighborhood "slow zone," They also elevated the priority of the Tiburon Boulevard Class II project to just below that of the Greenwood Beach Road signage project. At the March 29th public hearing, POST described the changes they had suggested to the plan. The general reaction of Greenwood Beach residents was that those changes were inadequate; however, comments made by others at the meeting indicated that because the road is heavily used by bicyclists and children, sharrows, striping or other devices used to educate riders and improve safety should be added to Greenwood Beach Road. One speaker also put forth a proposal for a Class IV protected bike lane along Tiburon Boulevard; the entire length from Blackie's Pasture and Trestle Glen down to the Town's western boundary and beyond, all the way to US Highway 101, continuing on into Mill Valley. POST found that to be late in coming forward, a very expensive project and not much known about it, and they voted to send the draft plan onto the Town Council without including it, but agreed they would look at that at a future meeting as something perhaps to be considered for the future. Director Anderson stated that staff has additional information regarding the Class IV proposal should the Commission decide to engage in a discussion of that proposal this evening. The proposal is not addressed in the CEQA Initial Study since it is not part of the draft plan. In terms of the actual bike improvement projects proposed in the plan, there are eight projects, seven of which are in Tiburon and one in the unincorporated area near the Westminster TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 2 Presbyterian Church in Strawberry. Staff has included the full description of those in the written staff report. With respect to pedestrian projects, four are listed and all are in Tiburon; two are path improvement projects, one is a project to close gaps in the Ridge Trail, and one project involves crosswalk improvements in the downtown area. Director Anderson noted that the State of California has certain requirements that bicycle and pedestrian master plans must address and those criteria were listed in the plan itself. Staff and the consultant reviewed those and believe the plan complies with the criteria required under the California Bicycle Transportation Act. In terms of environmental review, the Town retained the firm of Leonard Charles and Associates to prepare an Initial Study and under CEQA. The project is the adoption of an updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The baseline used is a comparison of potential environmental impacts that result from adoption of the project versus continuing on with the current 2008 Plan. Therefore, the Initial Study compared the potential impacts of the two different Plans and found that the draft plan contains measures that would act to ameliorate existing bicycle conditions on Greenwood Beach Road that are not addressed in the adopted plan and found there would be no worsened impact as a result. The Initial Study concluded there is no substantial evidence to support a reasonable conclusion that adoption of the updated Plan would result in a significant impact on the environment, and staff has prepared a Draft Negative Declaration. The Commission's role is to consider the environmental documentation, but the Town Council will serve as the body that takes action and adopts the Negative Declaration should it choose to adopt the updated Plan. Over the past several months, staff has received several items of correspondence and a petition. Additional items submitted recently include a Greenwood Beach resident letter that was included in the packet, as well as additional correspondence received this date. In terns of future action, after the Commission has completed its review and made its recommendation, the Town Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the plan. Staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission is to accept public comment on the draft updated Plan and the Initial Study, make comments and/or revisions to the document and forward recommendations on the draft master plan update to the Town Council. Director Anderson asked if there were any questions from the Commission. Vice Chair Williams referred to the proposed text addition to the Plan the Commission received this week from Transportation Alternatives of Marin and from residents on Greenwood Beach Road regarding studying Class IV lanes on Tiburon Boulevard. In response, Staff indicated that Class IV bike paths would be a very expensive proposition. The proposed text received this week is different than what was proposed to the POST Commission in that it is limited to a "feasibility study" to determine how feasible the infrastructure project would be, rather than adding the actual construction project to the draft Plan. Commissioner Williams asked if staff TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 3 was able to estimate the cost of the study, as it sounded to her that funding is available for feasibility studies from outside agencies, and it could even be a pilot project. Director Anderson stated the revised text has the advantage of not raising any CEQA issues as it only calls for a study, but in terms of the actual information on Class IV lanes, he deferred to the Public Works Director to respond. Patrick Barnes, Public Works Director/Town Engineer, stated the TAM letter asks for a feasibility study on the project. Originally, what was presented to POST was not just a feasibility study, but requesting the Town to install a Class IV path. Originally it was suggested to run from Camino Alto in Mill Valley to Trestle Glen on the south side of the road only, and now it is proposed from U.S. Highway 101 to Trestle Glen, but would be Class IV lanes on both sides of the state highway. He said most of this distance in the County and all of it is in Caltrans' jurisdiction, and the question is who should be leading that study. Not counting the Mill Valley section, approximately only one-third of the segment distance is located in the Town of Tiburon. Director Barnes stated that coincidentally, a Class IV path is similar to a Class I bike path. It would be very similar to what was studied under Segment 8 of the Gap Study (2012). Segment 8 was reviewed and was not looked favorably upon by the Town Council. Therefore, it was not further studied in this draft Plan update. The feasibility aspects have not been studied as to how a Class IV path would fit without relocation of Greenwood Beach Road toward people's homes on that street. Regarding the cost of the study for Class IV pathways, he believes $100,000 was tossed around, but he cannot be sure of this figure. He knows the Town can actually install the Class II bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard for less than that amount. He apologized for the error contained in the draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, which states it is $237,000 to install buffered Class II bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard in the Town's jurisdiction, and this number should be $90,000. The County is also putting the Class II lanes project in its BPMP, and Caltrans is in agreement with Class II bike lanes. He believes a Class II bike lane on Tiburon Boulevard can be achieved for the cost of a feasibility study on the Class IV bike lane. This Class II project was also the number two project recommended by POST to help remove bicycles from Greenwood Beach Road. Chair Kulik referred to information concerning CEQA. He believes that it was necessary to have a departure from the status quo in order to find that a project would result in adverse impacts. If there is amelioration of impacts contained in the proposed project as compared to the status quo, he asked if this would generally lead to a Negative Declaration. Director Anderson stated a Negative Declaration would confirm that by adopting this updated Plan, the Commission would not be creating any new or substantially worse impacts compared to what the Town currently has in place with the adopted 2008 plan. The public hearing was opened. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 4 Bob Ravasio, Chair of the Corte Madera Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee and former Corte Madera Councilmember, said he was speaking on behalf of the Transportation Alternatives of Marin and is an advocate for bicycle use. He clarified that TAM is asking that the bike plan include a project to "study" a Class IV lane on either side of Tiburon Boulevard to Trestle Glen Boulevard. They are not asking for money or for a project to be built as an addition to the Plan. He noted that if the study is contained in the Plan, it increases the likelihood of securing funding. He said safe and separate Class IV bike paths will increase the use of bicycles everywhere, as well as pedestrian use. This has been well-documented and the paths are not only for bicyclists but also for school children, commuters, and people trying to get around town. Secondly, creating a separate bike path along Tiburon Boulevard solves the Greenwood Beach Road issue, which is dangerous. He noted that the Town already studied this as part of the Bay Trail Gap Study in 2012. He stated that multi jurisdictional cooperation is possible and that it is happening right now in Corte Madera with a North-South Greenway bicycle project. He believed the Class IV lanes were feasible and asked the Commission to support adding the proposed language from TAM calling for the Class IV study. Vice Chair Williams asked who spearheads the funds if they become available. Mr. Ravasio stated that Transportation Alternatives of Marin looks for funding and can advise the Town of available funding. Corte Madera approved its bike -ped plan with a number of projects a few weeks ago and is applying for grants as there is a lot of money available. It is extremely important to have language in the Plan so that Tiburon can apply for funding and eventually have improvements built. Bruce Abbott, Greenwood Beach Road, submitted a packet on behalf of the Greenwood Beach Homeowners Association, setting forth their concerns and suggestions. He noted the level of bicycle activity on this road has been growing dramatically, especially with the introduction of Route 10 down their street. It has now reached dangerous levels and intensifies each year. He said the status quo was based on a 2008 plan and is an inaccurate environmental evaluation because bike traffic increases every year. He counted over 1,000 bikes a day on the road, which is narrow, winding, and dangerous, with homes built immediately adjacent to the street. He said he understands the Town promotes the use of bicycles, but said Greenwood Beach Road homeowners are adversely impacted. He endorsed Mr. Ravasio's comments and pointed out that if the Commission approves Class IV paths, he asked that it be done safely, responsibly and properly. The study suggested by the Transportation Alternatives of Marin is responsible and funding is available, and he asked to include the language in the Plan on behalf of his homeowners association. Wendi Kallins, Program Coordinator for Safe Routes to Schools Program, said they have a task force consisting of Tiburon and Belvedere residents and are looking at ways of making it safer for kids to be able to walk and bike to school. The task force agrees that many Greenwood Beach Road bicyclists should be routed onto Tiburon Boulevard; however, at this point, they need to address school children who need to be off Tiburon Boulevard. She understands that the Greenwood Beach neighborhood does not have a problem with school children using the street and she requested creating a school route on Greenwood Beach Road with signage and markings for a school route. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGES Ms. Kallins said the purpose of the signage and striping is that it lets drivers know that school children are present during school hours and it also lets the students know where they should be walking and biking. The specific signage does not encourage any other type of bicycling on Greenwood Beach Road, and she said the task force's main concern is school children using the road. She then distributed examples of State of California -approved signage to the Commission and noted that the same signage was installed and is very effective in Fairfax and on Sycamore Avenue in Mill Valley. Vice Chair Williams asked and confirmed that Ms. Kallins is requesting the school -route -related signage be added to the plan. Maureen Gaffney, San Francisco Bay Trail project planner, said they funded the original 2012 Bay Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study to look at ways to improve safety and experience for everyone. At the request of the Town and the consultants, they added the segment on Tiburon Boulevard to the Gap Study. She said the Bay Trail's mission is a Class I fully -separated pathway as close to the shoreline as possible and Tiburon's Old Rail Trail is exactly what the Bay Trail strives for. The staff recommendation was for several improvements on Greenwood Beach Road, which included a pedestrian pathway and other improvements that were very expensive. This is one of the reasons Tiburon Boulevard was also studied. She stated that while Tiburon Boulevard was not chosen as the Bay Trail route in the Bay Trails Plan, her organization is open to the construction of a Class I facility along Tiburon Boulevard as an alternative to Greenwood Beach Road. Until such time as that may happen, school children and slower bicyclists will continue to bike on Greenwood Beach Road and improvements would help. The Bay Trail hopes to continue to work with the Town of Tiburon, is happy to see the recommended projects in the plan, and hopes to have the Class I plan constructed between Greenwood Cove Drive and East Strawberry Drive as well. Vice Chair Williams asked and confirmed that Ms. Gaffney also wanted to include language in the plan referencing the Bay Trail project as a source of funds for improvement projects listed in the Plan. Kathy MacLeod said the path is for everybody and said it would be great to have green bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard, but she thinks bicyclists should be able to continue to use Greenwood Beach Road and have the sharrows added for the safety of the kids. The Plan currently does not recommend anything about sharrows and it asks bicyclists to slow down and does not necessarily direct drivers to slow down and watch for bicyclists. She suggested more "CAUTION" signs on Greenwood Beach Road to promote bicycling and safety. She also was in favor of Class IV bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard and supported including a study of these in the Plan to determine their feasibility. Ms. McLeod presented to the Commission a petition supporting improvements for safety along Greenwood Beach Road. Kathleen Gouveia said her son Ryan is a 5th grader and they used to live on Greenwood Cove Road for about two years and experienced what it was like to ride on the road and cross over Tiburon Boulevard during rush hour. Her son proposed an alternate route and came up with a map showing a safe bike route, and she submitted the map to the Commission. The map shows TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 6 the route that goes down Greenwood Cove Road on a dedicated path for school children riding on the right side of the road. Cars would be removed from the right side and not impinging on residents. It would then either reverse direction on the median or on Tiburon Boulevard and extend back to Blackie's Pasture. Ms. Gouevia said her son also proposed crossing over Tiburon Boulevard behind Sweet Things, with a safe crossing attaching two existing bike paths, which would then create a loop that goes up behind Bel Aire School and up Corte Palos Verdes and down Reed Ranch Road, with a dedicated path for school children that would then somehow safely cross Tiburon Boulevard over/under/through/on to be determined, and then it would go back to Reed School and Del Mar School, creating a circuit for the children so they could have safe routes to ride their bikes to and from practice for sports and to and from school. Ryan Gouveia presented his map to the Commission and said he rides to school almost every day or walks and people often open their car door, which affects bicyclists; he said kids bike through the Tiburon Boulevard intersection at Blackfield Drive and often times there have been close calls. He suggested making a path behind Peet's Coffee and behind Nugget Market, and described proposed routes from his map. Ms. Gouveia said they want to submit the plan and said there is a fire road and shortcut on Cayford Drive that could create a sub -path. Angela McInerney, Mount Tiburon area resident, thanked staff for responding to her numerous emails and said she is speaking on behalf of all middle and high school kids in Tiburon who are trying to get safely from their homes to school by biking or walking. She is also here speaking for herself and neighbors because there is no safe connection from her neighborhood to the main arteries like Old Rail Trail and Blackie's Pasture. She was hopeful when she read the goals and objectives of the plan which calls for "a Town - wide network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities including sidewalks, paths, bike lanes, bike routes, along with bicycle and pedestrian -related programs and support facilities intended to ensure bicycling and walking become viable and transportation options for those who live, work and recreate in Tiburon." However, Ms. McInerney said she was ultimately disappointed with the proposed projects list. While goals and objectives seem to add to the safety and connect to hillside neighborhoods with main pathways, in fact there are only a couple of pedestrian related projects and no bike related projects in the hillside neighborhoods. She said many students and commuters use Lyford Drive to get to work, school and main arteries. She said the speed limit is too high on Lyford Drive and there are no surface markings for bike lanes. She proposed the inclusion of an additional project to the Plan for Class II bike markings on Lyford Drive as well as road signage to remind drivers of the school zone and that the speed limit is 25 mph. She also supports using Greenwood Cove Road as a Safe Routes to School route, as two of her children will attend Bel Aire School next year, and she also supports the proposal to create a Class IV divided bicycle lane and route along Tiburon Boulevard. Many kids still do not have TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 7 safe routes to school and the Plan does not do enough to create a network or connect pathways as the goals intended. If the Town truly wants to create a culture of biking and walking in Tiburon, they need to connect hillside houses with main pathways. Harry Heath said he is a Greenwood Beach Road homeowner and said he knows Greenwood Beach Road is included in the Plan and the Town is intent on keeping bicycles on the road, but the negative declaration does not address the negative impacts on Greenwood Beach Road. He also noted a problem with Blazing Saddles, which is a company that has four units in San Francisco and they are adding to the bike traffic on Greenwood Beach Road. Residents on his street have environmental concerns with their quality of life being impacted by noise and bicyclists. Lastly, the Town has an opportunity to address the environmental issues in the Plan, which should be resolved, and suggested Tiburon Boulevard as a better bike route than Greenwood Beach Road. He also noted that Bay Trail representatives put up signage on the road, which homeowners did not approve or know about in advance. Graciella Placek said she agrees with all comments expressed tonight and supports having the route go along Tiburon Boulevard with improvements. She agrees with Ryan Gouveia's comments regarding the need to study routes in the hillside areas for kids to travel safely to and from school. Margot Geitheim said she has been biking for many years and when her kids were old enough, she began biking to work and did not have to pay for expenses related to a car. She encouraged the Commission to plan and think "big" on the plan. She said safety is important and that biking is a sustainable way of life, and she thinks the Plan would produce reductions in air pollution. Sidsel Moeller, Greenwood Beach Road, said she does not know anybody on her road that is against children biking to school, but the residents are against being part of the Bay Trail, and the tourists who rent bikes from Blazing Saddles come by the thousands, with more and more every weekend. Last weekend on Sunday they had a bike race on her street and some participants had set up stations right outside their homes as well as a juice bar, and neighbors had to call the police because bikes blocked the turn -around for cars. The problems are increasing and she asked the Commission to approve the use of Tiburon Boulevard with signage and include the additional text proposed by TAM. Dave Hamner, Mt. Tiburon Road, said his family had a near -tragic incident on Mt. Tiburon Road on their way walking to Reed School last year. They recently engaged the Police Chief, and Mr. Hamner said he appreciates everything the Town is doing. He thinks there needs to be some safety improvements and improved access. He said they have a single ingress/egress situation in their neighborhood and it is not safe for pedestrians or bicyclists, and asked for a safe route to school for children and additional signage. Chris Petri said he and his wife have lived on Greenwood Beach Road for 10 years and they love seeing the kids on their road and said most of the Blazing Saddle rental users are well-behaved and are moving at a manageable pace, but they would be better served on Tiburon Boulevard. He said they live at the bottom of the hill just before getting to Blackie's Pasture and the road bicyclists fly down the hill seven days a week. His wife almost hit some bicyclists while trying to TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 8 back out of their garage and he thinks the police are called for quite a few accidents. He said much of the parking is taken up by Audubon Society visitors and special event parking, and by Kol Shofar event overflow parking. He stated that on Greenwood Beach Road there are anywhere from 4 to 6 cars parked throughout the day from people who are either running, biking, wallcing their dogs, or taking their bikes to the downtown, and they are using the road to park on instead of using Blackie's Pasture parking lots. On the other end of Greenwood Beach Road there is limited parking. Whenever there is an event at Blackie's Pasture, parking extends all the way up and down Greenwood Beach Road. Mr. Petri said he loved the signage proposed but he did not believe that bicyclists would pay attention to the signs and he urged the Commission to work with TAM on added language and move the path up to Tiburon Boulevard. Commissioner Weller asked Mr. Petri if he could assess the volume of bike riders on Greenwood Beach Road during the week versus weekends. Mr. Petri said he thinks there is more traffic on the weekends, but the use of the road is still seven days a week. He is up and down the road throughout the day and there is a constant flow. Starting around 2 PM to 6 PM, the road is packed with bicyclists and on weekends the road is packed with groups•of bicyclists ranging in number from two to twenty. There is a steady increase of bikes and he thinks people now have flexible schedules so the road is constantly impacted. Beverly Harper, Greenwood Beach Road, said she is a dog walker and retired professional scientist and supports school children using the road, but was concerned about their safety. She questioned how long it would take to make the improvements as she has had some near misses with children biking on the wrong side of the street. Her biggest concerns are with road bicyclists and their speed, and said a Class IV bike lane on Tiburon Boulevard is needed. She is also concerned that when getting to the end of Greenwood Beach Road bicyclists must negotiate the parking lot, which is dangerous. She asked that a Class IV bike lane go all the way into Tiburon and not just stop at Blackie's Pasture. Phil Richardson, Greenwood Beach Road, said it was amazing that the Town spent $80,000 four years ago to come up with a similar plan to the one presented by a child. He asked if a Class II bike trail on Tiburon Boulevard could be done soon. Director Barnes said the current plan as well as the draft Plan update includes a Class II bike path. It is also supported by the County. There is adequate asphalt for it and Caltrans has generally looked favorably on these improvements. The cost would be approximately $90,000 and this is doable. Mr. Richardson asked if this could be instituted so that the regular bicycle crowd could stay on Tiburon Boulevard and let the school children stay on Greenwood Beach Road. He also referred to the environmental review and suggested the Town should analyze current impacts and not just propose a negative declaration for the Plan. Lisa Brathas said she lives down at the Cove and knows the traffic issues are huge. She has a 3rd grader and an 8th grader and said the most dangerous area is crossing over Blackfield Drive and TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 9 she said the Cove Shopping Center area is problematic with children biking across the driveways, cutting through the parking lot area, and she has seen many close calls. She suggested studying the area and thinks it would be a great idea to look at Tiburon Boulevard for a bike path and a real separation to protect bicyclists along Tiburon Boulevard from drivers. Martina Serebetis, Belvedere, said she was involved in the bike train when it began bringing kids from Belvedere up to Bel Aire School and she echoed comments of speakers. She was glad that Peet's Coffee and the Nugget Market moved to the Cove Shopping Center, but the area is unsafe for bicyclists. She has been attending the safe route meetings quarterly now for two years and thinks they have come up with many ideas and suggestions that were not incorporated into the plan. One of the main priorities of the plan should be how to get to and from school safely. The Town is putting money into the Yellow Bus Challenge, which is great, but she thinks the goal is not to have people driving kids to school as biking is healthier and better for students. One idea she would like investigated more is to have bike garages in safe places like Belvedere Park, Del Mar School or similar areas where kids can be driven to the bottom of the hill and then be able to bike to and from school without cars ever needing to use Tiburon Boulevard. Ms. Gaffney interjected that the Bay Trail project would also support Class IV bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard, as these are similar to Class I bike paths. Graciella Placek suggested that a bridge be built, perhaps in the old trestle location, to connect bike trails with neighborhoods and schools. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed and the matter returned to the Commission for discussion and deliberation. Vice Chair Williams said she first wanted to thank everyone involved in reviewing and updating the Plan. There are many components to the Plan and she recognized everybody for their work and input into the process. She personally supports state and local mandates to increase bicycling and walking and coming up with a comprehensive network for these modes. In looking at the updated plan, she was supportive of all 12 projects outlined, although she appreciates the concerns about Greenwood Beach Road. In terns of short term proposals, she did not hear objection from speakers to the short term upgrades to promote the diversion of high speed bicyclists, add signage, add sharrows and/or shared lane markings, or use different pavement types. She would recommend including or adding these to the Plan as appropriate. She would also recommend revising Appendix A to include the Bay Trail as a funding source. In the short term she applauded proposals generated by the POST hearings, and in the long-term in focusing on Greenwood Beach Road she appreciates residents asking the Town to "think big". She has been to this road several times and she is an avid hiker, biker and walker, and she does not see Greenwood Beach Road as a viable long-term option for the connector trail to the Old Rail Trail. She thinks it is very narrow, winding, has blind curves and cannot accommodate a high volume of bicyclists. She would support moving bicyclists up to Tiburon Boulevard and including in the Plan proposed language to study Class IV bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 10 Vice Chair Williams said she appreciates that Class II lanes have been included in the current and draft Plans and thinks that if the statewide and local goals are to expand the number of people commuting to school by bike and walking along pathways and routes, the Town should encourage that activity and Class II improvements would represent safety upgrades for users. She thinks a Class IV path is a good idea in the long-term, and she sees the inclusion of the study in the draft Plan as allowing for a feasibility study in the future should funding become available. She said she did not hear any opposition to the updates to the Plan. She sees the CEQA Initial Study as determining whether or not there are significant impacts that updates to the plan may cause. As she sees it, the updated Plan would divert high-speed bicyclists to Tiburon Boulevard from Greenwood Beach Road and the addition of signage and sharrows would actually minimize impacts. She thinks the Initial Study looks at whether there are environmental changes as a result of any updates to the Plan, and adequately addresses concerns. She stated the Commission has been presented with additional requests for hillside access points and she suggested future discussion on these additions, given that the Town does not have full information about them. Director Barnes stated the Town has been working on the Plan update for over a year now and there has been extensive outreach, surveying of interested persons, and feedback from organizations. He said the rough cost estimate for Class IV bike lanes ranged from $13 million to $52 million based on the Gap Study linear foot costs. Regarding hillside projects such as on Round Hill Road and Lyford Drive, he thinks the Town can work striping improvements into the slurry seal projects slated for this year. Vice Chair Williams asked if the Town supported the added language in the event there is funding for a feasibility study for Class IV lanes. She requested any additional information that staff could provide at this time about the Class IV lanes. In response, Director Barnes provided a brief PowerPoint presentation and began by describing a Class IV bike lane as one which is separated off the side of the road. The suggestion was for a Class IV bike lane from Blackie's Pasture to the Highway 101 interchange along both sides of Tiburon Boulevard. This is similar to the project studied as Segment 8 in the 2012 Bay Trail Gap Study, with the addition of a Class IV bike path on the north side of the state highway as well. He then presented slides showing Segment 8 from the Gap Study and said Caltrans will require the shoulder to be kept along Tiburon Boulevard with a 12 foot wide bike/pedestrian lane. There would be a hard concrete barrier required by Caltrans because the speed limit is over 35 miles per hour in this segment, and he refuted comments made at an earlier POST meeting indicating that the Class IV lane was nothing more than "plastic and paint". He said a 5 foot separation barrier was the preferred Caltrans design, but there was not space for it all in the right-of-way. Regarding estimated costs, a similar Segment 8 project from the Gap Study would cost about $700 per lineal foot, for a total cost of $2.8 million on the south side of Tiburon Boulevard only. Segment 5 in the Gap Study runs from E. Strawberry Drive to Blackfield Drive as a Class I path and it is all on the south side of Tiburon Boulevard only. This improvement is supported by everybody, but the problem is that it is not in the Town limits. This project would cost about $2800 per lineal foot for a $2.5 million total cost. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 11 Regarding use, Director Barnes presented comments straight from the 2012 Gap Study for Segment 8, and this segment was not embraced by the Town Council due to the fact that noise levels, high speeds of nearby vehicles, and pollution emissions from vehicles on Tiburon Boulevard reduced its attractiveness for all but hard core bicycle riders. Director Barnes stated the Town has studied a Class I or Class IV path for the Greenwood Beach Road segment. About one-third of the length of the Class IV is inside the Town and the remainder is in the County along the Caltrans right-of-way. They believe that the County should therefore be the lead on this project. Director Barnes then presented a rendering of a possible Segment 8 from the Gap Study, showing an 8' to 10' high retaining wall across the street from the third home from the end of Greenwood Beach Road looking towards Tiburon Boulevard. He used this slide to illustrate the difficulties with constructing a Class IV path within the available right-of-way. The Gap Study suggested placing a cantilevered section of the bike path out over the retaining wall above Greenwood Beach Road. He called the Gap Study consultant who said it was questionable whether this can be done without relocating Greenwood Beach Road closer to homes on that street or by eliminating street parking on Greenwood Beach Road. He reiterated that a majority of the Town Council had not supported Segment 8 in the Gap Study, but they did support Segment 5 from the Gap Study, and Class II bike lanes along Tiburon Boulevard as part of the current master plan. Chair Kulik asked why the Council did not support Segment 8 from the Gap Study. Director Barnes stated that the Council took heed of the noise, un -relaxed riding environment, and proximity to vehicle exhaust, and thought the segment would not be well -used. He stated that as an avid bicycle commuter for many years, if given a choice to ride over Greenwood Beach Road or a Class IV lane on Tiburon Boulevard, he would choose to ride the former. And he noted that the Town cannot lawfully close Greenwood Beach Road to cyclists who would choose similarly. Project 7 from the draft Plan (Class II bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard) is listed as high on the priority list and costs about $90,000. The purpose of this project is to get high-speed riders off Greenwood Beach Road, as recommended by POST. The Class II lane is similar to the 2008 master plan project, which he said was supported by the Town Council and Caltrans and is also in the County's bike -ped plan. He presented a slide showing a buffered bike lane (Class II) that provides both visual and physical separation and noted there is adequate existing paved right-of- way to install the Class II markings. Chair Kulik asked if, during the POST discussions, it was anticipated that high-speed bikers would use a Class II lane if it were installed. Director Barnes responded affirmatively. Regarding whether a Class IV lane would be used, the question would be whether bicyclists could go fast given use of the Class IV lane by other bicyclists and by pedestrians. He contrasted a buffered Class II bike lane costing $90,000 and which is in the County's Plan, the Town's Plan, has been studied for CEQA and supported by the Town Council and Caltrans, with a proposed Class IV lane that would cost $13 million to $52 million, was not in the County Plan, had not been reviewed for CEQA compliance, and was not supported by Council previously. He noted TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 12 that Caltrans now generally supports Class IV lanes, but it is unknown whether there is sufficient right-of-way in this area to accommodate the Class IV lanes as described in the TAM letter. Regarding opportunity costs, he stated that the Active Transportation Program is a fixed sum grant program, and the Town could build the Class II bike lanes for what it would cost to study the Class IV lanes proposal. Director Barnes noted that there are many costly projects already contained in the draft Plan, some of which have been lowered in priority from the 2008 Plan due to lack of likely funding in the foreseeable future. For example, Director Barnes said many agencies strongly support building Segment 5 in the Gap Study for $2.5 million, but he said there is no funding currently to be found for this project. Vice Chair Williams thanked Director Barnes for the additional information on the Class IV issue. She said his comments clarified the Class II project being a current project, and that understanding the distinction between a Class II and a Class IV project and what went into that determination was helpful. She was not wedded to the proposed language and suggested hearing from other Commissioners. It sounds like there has been a long public process and many opportunities to comment on this Plan update. Procedurally, it might be more appropriate for the next cycle and for everyone to participate in the process from the beginning so staff and Commissioners can deliberate more carefully. Director Barnes mentioned another funding program called Safe Routes to School. In the Plan, there is a project to improve the Blackfield Drive intersection with Tiburon Boulevard, which was moved forward toward construction and would alleviate some of the concerns expressed about crossing Tiburon Boulevard in the vicinity of the Cove Shopping Center. The design is done and they are readying it for bid at this time. Some hillside projects could also potentially be funded by the Safe Routes to School program. Vice Chair Williams asked if the Blackfield Drive project was intersection enhancements, and Director Barnes said it is, and that it is also a grant funded project of $117,000 and the design is complete and they just received the encroachment permit for the work last week from Caltrans. Commissioner Weiner asked if the Blackfield Drive project (Project 2 in the draft Plan) would address issues heard from speakers regarding safety of children in the vicinity of the Cove Shopping Center going to and from schools. Director Barnes responded that this project goes a long way towards addressing those concerns. It puts some high intensity bike markings on the pavement and does not route bicycles through the Cove Shopping Center parking lot. The dedicated right turn lane into the Cove Center goes away, as well as the island in the middle of Tiburon Boulevard. There will be bike lanes on each side and the traffic signal is being re -phased to get bikes out into the intersection well before cars can start entering the intersection. Commissioner Welner said he thinks the Plan is very thoughtful, said it is a blueprint for many good bicycle facility improvements in Tiburon. He commended those in attendance tonight and those involved throughout the process. The Commission tends to get crowds on specific neighborhood fights and it is very rare the Commission has many speakers when a forward- TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 13 looking plan is proposed. He thinks this is a long-term process where the Commission proposes plans, many get built, and then the Town periodically reviews and updates the plan. He suggested the Commission make a recommendation to the Town Council that they approve the Plan with comments regarding certain issues. Clearly there is long-term interest in some kind of Class IV project along Tiburon Boulevard and also in particular, a lot of concern about the Blackfield Drive intersection. Once improvements get built, the Commission can review the plan again to see if more can be done. Therefore, Commissioner Welner suggested the Commission recommend approval of the update master plan to the Town Council and note the two issues for the Council to consider in their discussions. Commissioner Weller said he thinks that as Commissioners their job is to look at issues from a high-level perspective, especially when making recommendations as opposed to decisions. What he has heard tonight leads him to several conclusions. One is that the Safe Routes to School element and plan encouraging safe travel for students to Tiburon schools should be the primary objective of any bicycle project associated with the master plan. He said he lives on Blackfield Drive and has recognized the dramatic increase in non -Tiburon bike use in Tiburon, including all the commercial bike users associated with riding across the Golden Gate Bridge and using the Tiburon Ferry as their exit point. The increase is amazing and healthy for the riders. What is not good is that they are over -using Greenwood Beach Road. He has ridden the road many times and it was never designed for the volume of bike traffic it is now receiving. Therefore, his view is that the bike circulation plan for Tiburon must move the casual non -school bikers off Greenwood Beach Road sooner rather than later, and that the Commission should support the plan to make Tiburon Boulevard a Class II bike lane roadway and hopefully soon a Class IV bike lane roadway. He would encourage signage that distinguishes between school children use of Greenwood Beach Road and other bicycle uses of Greenwood Beach Road. He is familiar with the route that runs from the Strawberry Shopping Center on the back side of Tiburon Boulevard over, and there are signs that state "local traffic only", which seek to discourage non - neighborhood users. He would encourage the Town to consider putting any possible signage to discourage recreational bicycle use of Greenwood Beach Road immediately to alleviate problems currently being experienced by residents there. Whether the signs are lawfully enforceable or not, they will have some beneficial effect. He was happy to hear that the Blackfield Drive intersection was being addressed in the Plan, but noted that building bridges over Tiburon Boulevard was expensive and the Town did not have money to make these types of improvements. He sees nothing in the initial study that recognizes the dramatic increase of recreational bike activity that has most likely doubled on Greenwood Beach Road in recent years, and thinks it is an environmental impact that has not been addressed sufficiently in the initial study. Having said this, he would like the Town Council to know that the Planning Commission wants the Council to very carefully consider these issues and take them into account in adopting the Plan moving forward. He did not see the proposals as being inconsistent with the ultimate movement of bike traffic off Greenwood Beach Road onto Tiburon Boulevard, and he wants this to be part of what the Commission proposes to the Council with regard to the Plan. Chair Kulik stated that he thought the CEQA initial study had adequately addressed the differences between the proposed Plan and the adopted Plan. He said the Commission heard TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 14 unanimously that the project proposals are good, and with regard to CEQA he can find that the Negative Declaration is appropriate. When he reviewed some of the measures for relief along Greenwood Beach Road, he thinks the signage changes and adding Class II lanes on Tiburon Boulevard will improve one of the biggest issues the residents have, which is people to riding too fast on Greenwood Beach Road. He questioned the probable cost of Class IV lanes and said he would be interested in seeing the results of a study to determine their feasibility and practicality. For the short term, he supports the Plan's listed projects that will improve the status quo and make a start in addressing concerns. Another comment he heard and agrees with is the need for school signage and the preferred school student path along Greenwood Beach Road. Given what he has heard from his fellow Commissioners, he confirmed there was general consensus to approve the Plan as drafted, with comments to further study a Class IV project along Tiburon Boulevard, add school signage with sharrows and delineation of a preferred route for school children on Greenwood Beach Road, and also complete the Blackfield Drive intersection improvements for bicycles and pedestrians. The Commission should see how this project plays out and revisit it following completion. Vice Chair Williams stated she thinks Chair Kulik captured all her comments except for a minor request made by Ms. Gaffney to include language in the Plan regarding the Bay Trail project.as a future funding source for improvements. She agrees with Commissioner Weller that the Commission make clear that it is asking the Town Council to prioritize Safe Routes to School improvements and not think of Greenwood Beach Road as a primary bike route for the future. She has visited the road and there is a real distinction between high speed bicyclists, school children, walkers and tourists, and the fast-moving bicyclists present a danger. She thinks the Council should be open-minded in moving towards an intensive separate system for bicyclists, which would be Class IV lane project along Tiburon Boulevard. ACTION: It was M/S (Weller/Welner) that the Planning Commission reconunend to the Town Council that the draft resolution as presented be adopted subject to the considerations that the Town staff and Public Works Department be directed to develop signage that would encourage the diversion of non -school use of Greenwood Beach Road onto a Class II bike lane on Tiburon Boulevard, particularly on weekends; and that the Commission also supports the planning for and funding of creation of a Class IV bike route on Tiburon Boulevard to increase the likelihood that Tiburon Boulevard will be the primary bike route as opposed to Greenwood Beach Road; and add that the Commission convey to the Council that it has heard many concerns over the Blackfield Drive intersection, that the Commission agrees with proposed improvements. Motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 15 2. Annual Review of Draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Consistency with the Tiburon General Plan [SA] Director Anderson said this is the Planning Commission's annual review of the draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year 2016-2017. The budget is split into three categories of: 1) Street Improvement Projects: $330,000 2) Drainage Improvement Projects: $390,000; 3) Community & Miscellaneous Projects: $1,042,000 This year the proposed CIP expenditures are down considerably from last year. There are no General Plan issues for the streets portion of the budget because the only new items are an emergency contingency fund and a traffic calming fund. Those have no potential to be inconsistent with the General Plan. The drainage projects that were budgeted last fiscal year were higher than what is proposed for this upcoming year, and again, that was brought about by a major repair project needed on Stewart Drive, and staff sees no General Plan inconsistencies with the on-going preventative and maintenance items found in the proposed CIP budget. There are several new projects in the Community and Miscellaneous category. One project is continuing undergrounding along Tiburon Boulevard of the overhead utility lines and this is strongly encouraged in the General Plan through Policy C-17 and Policy LU -20, which encourage undergrounding of utilities. There are some ferry terminal walkway accessibility improvements proposed and there is no General Plan inconsistency associated with bringing facilities up to current accessibility requirements as set forth in state and federal law. There is a carpeting replacement project proposed for the Police Building. The proposed Trestle Trail Improvements Project would primarily be funded from private monies, but there would be a Town donation of perhaps $40,000. The Council has included this item in the CIP budget for this year as an amendment, and it is being carried forward. This is a project that has several General Plan policies that support the improvement. The Las Lomas Path Improvement and the New Morning Cafe Area Frontage Improvements are project for which the Commission can find General Plan support, and staff's conclusion is that the draft CIP budget is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan and that the Commission should find it so and make a motion to that effect. Director Anderson noted that Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Patrick Barnes is present to answer any questions about the CIP budget projects. Commissioner Weller asked what work must be done for ADA improvements at the ferry terminal. Director Barnes said the wooden planks were installed a long time ago and they are worn and have shrunk, resulting in "gaps" between many of the planks that are now wider than TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 16 '/2 inch, which violates accessibility provisions. There are some locations where there are multiple paths crossing, and the difficulty is that there are not supposed to be gaps in the direction of travel. Director Barnes believed that a different material than wood may be needed in that particular area in order to achieve accessibility compliance. Director Anderson said there are also transitions from planks to concrete where only a small vertical difference is allowed for accessibility and the shrinkage has caused the vertical differential to grow to a point where repair must be performed. Chair Kulik opened the public comment period and there were no speakers. ACTION: It was M/S (Williams/Weller) to find that the draft CIP budget for Fiscal Year 2016- 2017 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Tiburon General Plan. Motion carried: 4-0. OLD BUSINESS 2. 2304 Mar East Street: Appeal of Planning Division decision to conditionally approve a Tidelands Permit to expand an existing dock and pier; File #TIDE2015003; Mark and Racia Blumenkranz, Owners/Appellants; Assessor's Parcel No. 059-400-10 [DVS [TO BE CONTINUED WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO JUNE 8, 2016] This item was continued without discussion to June 8, 2016. MINUTES 3. Planning Commission Minutes —Meeting of April 27, 2016 Vice Chair Williams requested the following amendments: • Page 6, 4th full paragraph: "Commissioner Weller asked if Ms. Yesil would oppose railings extending to the point where the current dock widens." • Page 10, 3rd full paragraph: "She agreed that the photograph produced by Ms. Yesil picture did not show how the railing would actually look, but and she struggled with the Commission setting an outer limit for the railing while still having safety issues unresolved. Commissioner Weller requested the following amendment: + Page 8, 3`d paragraph: "He said stopping the railing there would allow continued access to the pier in the same manner as the applicant has right now."maintenance access of the pier as the applicant has right now. ACTION: It was M/S (Weller/Williams) to approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2016 as amended. Motion carried: 3-0-1 (Kulik abstained). TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 17 ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ David Kulik DAVID KULIK, CHAIR Tiburon Planning Commission SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION May 25, 2016 MINUTES NO. 1064 PAGE 18 2. Bay Trail Gap Study — Presentation of report providing recommendations to extend Bay Trail from Blackie's Pasture to East Strawberry Drive (Director of Community Development Anderson/Planning Manager Watrous) Planning Manager Watrous gave the report. He said that in 2011, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) awarded the Town an 585,000 grant to conduct a study to close a gap in the Bay Trail. He said this study sought to evaluate and develop engineering concepts for Class 1, 2 or 3 facilities to enhance service of bicycle and pedestrian traffic along the Tiburon Boulevard/Greenwood Beach Road/Greenwood Cove Drive corridor from East Strawberry Drive to McKegney Green. Mr. Watrous said that the study was simply that; a planning study of the Bay Trail gap closure. He said that the area of the plan outside of the town's jurisdiction would have a separate review by the Marin County Department of Public Works and possibly by the Strawberry Design Review Board. Town Council Minutes #12 -2011 June 20, 2012 Page 3 • Watrous said that since November 2011, the Parks, Open Space & Trails (POST) Commission had held three workshops on the study and received testimony from neighbors in Tiburon and Strawberry. He noted that the action before the Council this evening was to simply accept the study and in future, he said the Council would have the have the authority to approve plans and make improvements, if it chose to do so. The Planning Manager said that the POST Commission made specific reconnnendations about preferred options for each segment of the study. Councilmember Collins asked if the Council would be bound by any of these options by acceptance of the study. Planning Manager Watrous said that the Council would not be bound and could, in fact, even develop new options. He said the study was of a snapshot in time; also, that the Council was not being asked to make any final decisions tonight. Mayor Fraser asked if the Council wished to make a different recommendation, other than one contained in the study, could it do so. Mr. Watrous said that the Council could do so and could thereby put the recoirunendation into the record. Mayor Fraser asked if staff knew of any future funding or grant opportunities to implement the study. Mr. Watrous said that funding would more likely be available for the more extensive options that created Class I bike trails; he said this funding could possibly come from Bay Trail grant funds. Watrous said that Class 2 or 3 trails were unlikely and less likely to qualify for that type of grant funding. Councilmember Fredericks commented that because the study had received funding from ABAG to study the Bay Trail gap closure, would the options presented in the study be eligible for this same type of funding. Mr. Watrous said that they would, and noted that the findings (in the study) would help the Town qualify for funding. He also noted that staff had not identified any other funding sources at this juncture. Mr. Watrous introduced David Parisi, Alta Planning & Design, who had been hired by the Town to assist in preparing the study. Mr. Parisi, a resident of Mill Valley, said it had been his pleasure to work with staff and the POST commission in developing the study. He said that he had taken into account the input from neighbors who had attended and testified at the three workshops. He said the process had resulted in the solutions described in the study. Mr. Parisi said that the scope of the study was from Blackie's Pasture to East Strawberry Drive; he said that some of these areas had been designated parts of the Bay Trail by ABAG. He said the objective of the study was to find ways to connect these areas into a unified trail. Mr. Parisi also said he had been asked to look at Tiburon Boulevard as a potential alternative to Greenwood Beach Road, as well as the heavily used segment between Greenwood Beach Road and Strawberry Drive, even though it is outside of the Town's limits. Town Council Minutes #12 -2012 June 20, 2012 Page 4 In his power point presentation, Mr. Parisi reviewed each of the eight segments and conceptual design options for each. The description of each segment and option is fully delineated in the study, as well as the written staff report prepared by staff for the Council meeting. Before the start of the public hearing, Councilmember Collins noted that some of the slides shown by Mr. Parisi in his power point presentation were not in the written report; he said it would be very helpful to include them for the record. Planning Manager Watrous said they could be added to the final version of the study. Mayor Fraser opened the item to public comment: 1. Gabriela Placak, resident, Greenwood Beach Road ("GBR") — asked some questions about parking in Segment 4, and asked how bicyclists would make a left turn at the intersection of GBR and Tiburon Boulevard; Planning Manager Watrous replied that this is where Segment 5 improvements might come into play; that the bicyclists would have to ride on the same side of the street as the [Presbyterian] church and make an immediate left; Consultant Parisi added that the intersection had not originally been designed to accommodate bicyclists but noted that the light had a sensor to recognize bikes; he said they used the left -turn [vehicle] traffic lane at the intersection to execute their turns; he also said other that improvements might include adding a crosswalk at that intersection. Ms. Placak also commented on Segments 3 and 4, said that if no parking were allowed in Options C&D there would be a total loss of 107 parking spaces; said this would not be a detriment to the neighborhood given that the road was used for overflow parking for events at Blackie's Pasture, and for events at Audubon Center. Parisi agreed that there would be a loss of parking; also noted that the road seemed to have excess parking now which is why it was utilized by overflow parkers. 2. Bob Placak, GBR, agreed with concerns expressed by his wife about loss of parking; added that people from [as far away as] Congregation Kol Shofar parked on GBR; said that summer camps at Audubon Center needed parking on a daily basis; agreed that street was used for overflow parking for events at Blackie's Pasture; said residents needed parking, too, for guests and visitors; said this was a significant issue and represented the loss of a third or half of existing parking; also discussed origin of overnight parking ban which he said was to prevent people parking their boats and hailers on the street; said it adversely impacted residents, as well; suggested changing parking regulations to 24 or 36 -hour parking on street; also commented on suggestion for addition of sidewalk on "wrong" side of street from view; said people would walk where they wanted to and would probably gravitate toward the view; said that [the consultant] using Memorial Day weekend for a count of bicycle traffic resulted in a count that was highly unusual; said that only a quarter or a fifth of that statistic (over 1,000 bicyclists) was the norm. 3. Jane Howard, GBR, speaking for partner Jake Steinman, who works in the travel industry, said bicycle rentals was one of the biggest trends in the travel industry over the last 10 years and was expected to increase; said that the location of the Bay Trail is published in guidebooks and travel magazines; Howard said, in her opinion, the tremendous amount of bikes on GBR was unsafe and that the proposed changes would Town Council Minutes #12 -2012 June 20, 2012 Page 5 draw even more to the area; noted the difficulty of getting out of her driveway; said the street had the feel of a country lane; said she would prefer to have bikes diverted to Tiburon Boulevard where there was no cross traffic; said that due to her house siting [on their lot], she could only park on the north side of the street and asked that parking on that side not be removed. 4. Lee Hwang, GBR, said he had a petition signed by most of the residents on GBR opposing the proposed changes to the street; said the proposed options represented a halfway measure; cited issues of safety, parking, environmental impacts, cost and funding; said if the Council was considering changes to GBR, it should conduct a fon-nal traffic study and a formal parking study; he asked the Council to carefully look at the options and to consider a Class I bike lane on Tiburon Boulevard which would be more consistent with the Bay Trail Study objectives; said the Council could close the gap with much less money using Tiburon Boulevard option which would qualify for grant funding and would represent more bang for the buck; concluded by stating, "let's do it once and do it right." 5. Bruce Abbott, GBR, read and submitted a letter into the record; in summary, agreed that the area was auxiliary parking for Blackie's Pasture and that it was often reduced to a one -lane road; said navigation was unpleasant and that the assumed tranquility was deceptive; spoke of numerous bicycle accidents at the end of the street, of having lent assistance to bleeding cyclists; said that he was baffled by the POST cornrnission's recommendations which he said were unnecessary and would primarily benefit people from faraway places; said that the designation of the street as a bay trail was an unreasonable burden to the residents of GBR; said if the Council wanted to make improvements, it should do it properly by creating a bikeway on Tiburon Boulevard. 6. Harry Heath, GBR resident since 1959, said that the Chair of the POST cornmission was a bicyclist and therefore biased; said the vote was 4-1 to recommend Seguient 3 (he said the dissenting commissioner voted for Segment 8); said one corrunissioner stated he could not read the drawings; asked the Council to consider the needs of the GBR residents over bicyclists and tourists. 7. Alisha Oloughlin, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, said the coalition endorsed the study and the creation of safe bikeway and pedestrian ways for all people, young and old, of all abilities, in the County; agreed that there were no safe facilities in the GBR area but stated that only a small percentage would use Tiburon Boulevard (Segment 8) because of the high-speed traffic which was not safe for children; suggested keeping both segments (3 and 8) and implementing improvements over time; said she appreciated the Town's consideration of the Bay Trail and County Route 10 improvements; asked that the study be accepted in its entirety. 8. Chris Petrine, GBR, distributed a number of photos of parking along GBR; said there was a blind curve by his house that was dangerous; said he echoed the other comments of his neighbors but disputed the cornrnent that bicyclists would not use Tiburon Boulevard as an alternate route; claimed some did so now; said he did not mind the "out of town" bicyclists but that other bicyclists rode far too fast; said he would like to see a Segment 5 connection to Segment 8. Town Council Minutes #12 -2012 June 20, 2012 Page 6 9. Phil Richardson, GBR, also agreed with the comments of his neighbors; thought the idea of using GBR [a dead end street] as a gateway to town was ludicrous; spoke against the loss of a third of the existing parking spaces; said the proposed options did now improve safety and would create a more narrow street; asked why one would build a path on the side of a street where no one walked and that the neighbors would get 1,000 feet of retaining wall; said that Segment 8 was expensive but would result in a Class I trail. 10. Sidsel Moeller, GBR, said we love our neighborhood but wondered when the road [GBR} had become part of the Bay Trail; said the designation had resulted in increased bicycle traffic; said she would favor the use of Tiburon Boulevard (Segment 8) more. 11. Sylvia Wilkerson, GBR, asked the Council to decline acceptance of the study; said that safety was foremost and that the 2008 Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan called for a connection where practical of the Bay Trail to Tiburon Boulevard; said that the neighbors were not "NIMBYS" but rather were concerned about hazardous conditions; said she hoped the Council would endorse Segments 5 and 8. 12. Mr. Wilkerson, GBR, described the lengths that he and his wife must employ to get into their carport which requires pulling far out into the street to make 90 -degree turns, sometimes being cut off by other cars, etc.; said that narrowing the street would only make it worse, said it was not a safe street and that the neighbors were unified 100% against the proposals; said they had attended three workshops but no one was listening to their concerns; suggested the addition of a barrier, similar to the one on the Golden Gate Bridge, on Tiburon Boulevard to address the safety concerns raised by some of bicyclists using that [proposed] route. Mayor Fraser closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.rn. and asked for Council comments. Councilmember Fredericks reiterated that acceptance of report meant accepting a planning study, not "approving" it. Planning Manager Watrous agreed; he elaborated that somewhere down the line, if matter came before the Council, it would be in the form of a project or projects, subject to CEQA review and public hearings. Councilmember Collins agreed that the study was an informational document; that when the Town wanted to start work on closing the Bay Trail Gap, it would again take public testimony on the specifics of the project. Collins said that safety was [the Town's] No. 1 priority at all times; said there was no harm in accepting the study at this time and that the Council could agree or not agree on the various components. He likened accepting the study to a "free throw" and said it would be useful to have this information for future reference. Vice Mayor O'Donnell agreed with Councilmember Collins and said that the study should be used by the Town as a tool going forward. But he said he wanted to note for the record the importance of the improvements to Segment 5. He said this segment was critical. O'Donnell said that the Strawberry area was heavily used by Tiburon families, especially those in the nearby Bel Aire neighborhood. He said the area was also very important to Tiburon kids who used the fields there for baseball. He said his wife drove all the way down Town Council Minutes #12 -2012 June 20, 2012 Page 7 Tiburon Boulevard [from their home on the other end of town] to ensure that their son, who is a student at Bel Aire School, can get safely from school to the Strawberry area for Little League. O'Donnell said that his wife drives this distance because Segment 5 is unsafe; that even though it [Tiburon Boulevard] is a 45 -mph zone, cars go 55 or faster. O'Donnell said that this was an important connection for the residents of Tiburon and needed the most focus, and vast improvement. He said that a Class I bike lane with a pathway and bridge seemed to be the most important element in the study to close the [Bay Trail] gap and to address these safety issues. The Vice Mayor said he would also like to see a "Segment 9" that would continue up Tiburon Boulevard to the freeway (Highway 101). With regard to Segment 3, Vice Mayor O'Donnell said that he did not really like any of the options presented in the report and agreed with the residents that losing parking [on GBR] was not beneficial to the neighborhood. He said that adding retaining walls did not seem to be an effective solution. O'Donnell said the path should go along the Bay side because it was, in fact, the Bay Trail, and should include the Audubon Center, an important component of the Bay Trail. He said he was not sure how to best improve safety in that area; he said perhaps the addition of some striping or some other element could be considered. O'Donnell also said he was concerned about building Segment 8 if it were, in fact, not utilized. He said this would be a waste of public funds and needed further study. Councilmember Doyle said that the study was a great start; said that there might even be some other options not stated in the report. He agreed with Vice Mayor O'Donnell that Segment 5 was currently "very scary" and needed a solution; said he had seen pedestrians, with baby strollers even, walking along in that area, huddling along the [unpaved] shoulder of Tiburon Boulevard. Doyle said that the consultants did a great job gathering the information but that for the neighbors, losing parking was a valid concern. He also stated that there would be other opportunities to discuss the proposal in future. Mayor Fraser agreed with his colleagues that the study was a great document and could be accepted by the Council. He said he, too, was concerned about the proposed changes to GBR which would impact the road significantly. He said he agreed with the representative from the Marin County Bicycle Coalition that bicycle traffic would increase over time; he said that the Town should be cognizant of this fact. Mayor Fraser noted that he and Councilmember Doyle served on a task force formed to look into resolving traffic issues on Tiburon Boulevard. He said that one idea the committee was looking at to ameliorate traffic was to get people out of their cars and onto bicycles and other alternative forms of transportation. But he acknowledged that there were concerns about bicycle rider safety (on Tiburon Boulevard, Segment 8); he agreed with Vice Mayor O'Donnell on the importance of improving Segment 5 for safety. Mayor Fraser said that he had also served on the Town's Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and that this area (Segment 5) carne up time and time again as a very dangerous area; he agreed that this might be the number one priority of any changes in the future. He Town Council Minutes #12 -2012 June 20, 2012 Page 8 suggested adding the report to the body of knowledge that was being developed by the Town. He said that it was important to listen to the neighbors, and agreed with some of their concerns, having lived in Greenwood Cove 20 years ago. Someone from the audience asked whether Segments 3 and 8 could be considered "neutral" and not accepted in the report. Councilmember Fredericks conunented that it was valuable to have these segments in the report because if a choice had to be made, it was important to have all the information. For instance, she said if Segment 8 was chosen to divert traffic off of GBR, the safety issues identified in Segment 3 would still exist; she said the planning document represented a snapshot of the conditions at that point in time and was useful in that context, as well. A suggestion was made that the minutes of the Council meeting might be incorporated into the report. Planning Manager Watrous suggested that the adopted minutes be added as an appendix to the report. Council concurred with this recommendation. MOTION: To accept the Bay Trail Gap Closure study and to attach minutes of the June 20, 2012 meeting as an appendix. Moved: Fredericks, seconded by Doyle Vote: AYES: Unanimous Segment Concepts .4 4c I >I,. 0 Im It CO w ra m -4 May 25, 2016 Town of Tiburon Planning Commision 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 SUBJECT: Negative Declaration Dear sirs/Madams: The Town of Tiburon seems to indicate that introducing the Negative Declaration to CEQA is a 'slam dunk' as there is no environmental concerns to be cited and passage by CEQA very swiftly forthcoming. However,contrary to this concept are the views of Greenwwood Beach Road Homeowners(GBH0) .) which indicates that there are considerable concerns resulting from issues with hordes of rental bicycles from Blazing Saddles and other companies that rent bicycles. According to 'google' Blazing Saddles has five outlets in san Francisco. For the most part tourists rent these bikes and are not familiar with the rules of the road for bikes. They come down our street en masse making it difficult for us to drive certainly putting pedestrians at risk. A safety issue that threatens bodily harm is sure to be an environmental issue. Also for residents of Greenwood Beach Road the quality of life is impaired. The noise, the risk of being winged by a bike, the difficulty of driving down our street which is complicated when bikes do not heed the right of way. In addition the trash composed of plastic bottles and sandwich bags clutters our street when as many as a 1,000 or more bikes parade down our street on weekends and residents end up desposing of the trash. All of the above is an environmental issue. However, we have been advised that if there is evidence to the contrary that there is no enviromental concerns with the Negative Declaration and that there is environmental issues concerning a bicycle corridor for massive numbers of bikes down Greenwood Beach Road(GBR) then it should be presented at the comment period for the Negative Declaration. if that is done we can go to court and challenge the Town of Tiburon process and enforce CEQA. i would regard this meeting as the comment period for the Negative Declaration and it would be sufficient to say that the requirements have been met for presenting environmental issues regarding a bicyle route down GBR. It is our hope that an alternate route be secured on Tiburon Blvd. as proposed by the Parisi Study conducted in 2012. M/' X5 /015 .J PLANNING DIVISION very truly yours, 4teuHarry ll�k Heath Greenwood Beach Homeowners Assn. 440 Greenwood Beach Rd. Tiburon, CA 94920 CEQA -, I � i.2-;� Il �_ I_ it= �1 ISI MAY 2 3 ZO16 PLA1\INlNG DIVISION 15382. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT "Significant effect on the environment" means a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project, including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance. An economic or social change by itself shall not be considered a significant effect on the environment. A social or economic change related to a physical change may be considered in determining whether the physical change is significant. Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Sections 21068, 21083, 21100, and 21151, Public Resources Code; Hecton v. People of the State of California, 58 Cal. App. 3d 653. Objections to a negative declaration to the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan The volume of bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road, on holidays, week -ends, and in summer, now routinely exceeds 1,000 in a given day, resulting in congestion and confrontations that frequently result in loud and rancorous exchanges between, bikers and between bikers and motor vehicles that penetrate into the adjacent homes and up and down the street. These exchanges at times become intense, emotional, accusatory and threatening. The inevitable result is an atmosphere marked by incivility and irascibility, resulting in the degradation of the quality of life for those who live on this street, and who are exposed to it on a continuing basis. There have been a number of accidents involving bicycles on Greenwood Beach Road in the immediately preceding several years resulting in visits to the emergency room at the local hospital. In one extremely unfortunate incident, some years ago, a young boy was killed in a bicycle accident on Greenwood Beach Road. The amount of bicycle traffic on Greenwood Beach Road exceeds inherently dangerous levels. The increase in bicycle traffic has been accompanied by an increase in the disposal of water containers, food and other discarded commercial wrappers and debris on Greenwood Beach Road. All these factors have had a significantly adverse effect on the street, its inhabitants and the immediately adjacent environment. With the continued increase in bicycle use in general, and on Greenwood Beach Road it's adjoining flora in particular, the situation can only continue to degrade. The physical capacity of Greenwood Beach Road to accept the current, and expanding, demands imposed by bicycles, has been exceeded beyond reason, has become intolerable, and dangerous to the point of unacceptability. There are alternatives to the use of Greenwood Beach Road as a major bicycle thoroughfare that are much more environmentally immune and adaptable to the effects of these phenomena and that can accommodate this stain with minimal disruption, rendering the continued use of Greenwood Beach Road for this purpose even more dangerous, unnecessary, unwise and unacceptable. For the reasons expressed herein, the issuance of a negative declaration is not justified, and would be a travesty to the residents of Greenwood Beach Road and to the bicycle users who are invited to use it. sHIiEIT NO. 1 0 Jun 03 2016 2:40PM HP LASERJET FAX S P71 OFCALIFOR1ti�A—C�1 RN�kSTATSTRAh�aQgTATIONkt}E NG'y DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 4 P.O. BOX 23660 OAKLAND, CA 94623-0 286--5528 650 PHONE (510) RECEIVED FAX (51 a) 286.5559 TTY 711 JUN www-dot.ca,gov Q 6 2016 TOWN MANAGER OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON June 6, 2016 Mr. Scott Anderson Community Development Department Town. of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 p.1 EDMUNDS, DROWN Jr,. GoveNnnt MRN131106 MRN -131-0.666-4.392 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update — Negative Declaration Dear Mr. Anderson: Serious Drought, Help save water! Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review process for the 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian, Master Plan (BPMP) Update, Caltrans' new mission, vision, and goals signal a modernization of our approach to California's transportation system, in which we seek to reduce statewide vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and increase non. -auto modes of active transportation. Caltrans plates to increase non -auto mode shares by 2020 through tripling bicycle, and doubling pedestrian and transit, Also, these targets support the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Sustainable Communities Strategy, which promotes the increase of non -auto mode shares by ten percentage points and a decrease in automobile VMT per capita by ten percent. Our comments are based on the Negative Declaration. Project Understanding. The proposed project would update the Town of Tiburon's (Town) BPMP that was originally adopted in 2001 and subsequently updated in 2008. The update provides a programmatic description of the proposed projects and priorities for implementation, crash analysis, goals and objectives, design guidelines, and consistency with the General Plan. State Route (SR) 131, also !mown as Tiburon Boulevard, acts as the Town's main arterial road and several bicycle and pedestrian improvements are identified along this route. The Town is approximately 17 square miles and vehicular access is primarily gained via US 101 and SR 131. Lead Agency As the lead agency, the Town is responsible for all project mitigation, including any needed improvements to State highways. The project's fair share contribution, financing, scheduling, implementation responsibilities and lead agency monitoring should be fully discussed for all proposed mitigation measures. 'Provide a see, svatalnable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and lh'abtlity" EXHIBIT NO. Jun C6 2016 2340PM HP LASERJET FAX Mr. Scott Anderson, Town of Tiburon June 6, 2016 Page 2 p. Multimodal Planning We encourage the Town to consider Class lI bicycle lanes along the entire length of SR 131 as an alternative to the existing path shared with pedestrians. It is Caltrans policy to meet the needs of users of all ages and abilities, and many bicyclists commuting to and from the Tiburon Ferry Terminal may prefer a more direct, on -street bicycle facility, Please note that any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements within State right-of-way (ROW) must be designed per current Caltrans standards. Encroachment Permit Please be advised that any work or traffic control that encroaches onto the State ROW requires an encroachment permit that is issued by Caltrans. To apply, a completed encroachment permit application, environmental documentation, and five (5) sets of plans clearly indicating State ROW must be submitted to the following address: David Salladay, District Office Chief, Office of Permits, California Department of Transportation, District 4, P.O. Box 23660, Oakland, CA 94623-0660, Traffic -related 'mitigation measures should be incorporated into the construction plans prior to the encroachment permit process. See this website linked for more information: http://www.dot,ca.gov/hq/traffops/developsery/permits. Should you have any questions regarding this letter or require additional information, please contact Cole Iwamasa at (510) 286-5534 or eole.iwamasa@dot.ca.gov. Sincerely, Y PATRICIA MAURICE District Branch Chief Local Development - Intergovernmental Review "Provide a safe, sustainable, Integrated and &Ielant inntsportatlon system to enhance California's economy and llvablary " 1 1� r 1_ 10cw.u_ L [E fV� �l r t� l� 1,i) � ,IIJ` co 2016 PLANNING D1vISION r -- C F_vo \Jo 0 `c C Q i 0,0_0 c-Prk -T 0 E. 6_02 sk1C-ay Pcoo e1/4.- , o- ' S© ^c -'`am -)y C \ C`/ c_L a -T-c, .,) k\A6,c-_--A2-5 $ C.7 ciA 0 0,\u-- c --N-\\ U\ -119,1-J' k -D , i o 7:61f -SL Cf7 \,S .L.,-.":1-7:1-ZIT -yr-.�, 4 R��'�`� i Patrick Barnes From: Angela McInerney [angelamcinerney@me.com] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:03 AM To: Patrick Barnes; Scott Anderson Subject: Propose additional project to Bicycle and Pedestrian Pian (please forward to Planning Commission) Thank you for listening to my remarks and concerns last night at the Tiburon Planning Commission Meeting. I neglected to have a paper with my request on it to hand to the Planning Commission and their emails are not listed on the Town of Tiburon website. Could you please forward my additional proposal to the commissioners and Chairs of the planning commission? Again, I would like to Thank Scott Anderson, Patrick Barnes and Council Woman Alice Fredericks for their thoughtful replies to my emails regarding road safety and the bike and pedestrian plan. I'm speaking for ALL the elementary, middle, and HS kids in Tiburon that are trying to get safely from their houses to school by biking or walking. I'm speaking for myself and my RHR neighbors because there is no safe connection from our neighborhood to "main arteries" such as the old rail trail. I was very optimistic and hopeful when I read the goals and objectives of the plan. It calls "for a TOWN -WIDE network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, paths, bike lanes, and bike routes, along with bicycle and pedestrian related programs and support facilities, intended to ensure bicycling and walking become viable transportation options for people who live, work, and recreate in Tiburon." However, I was ultimately disappointed with the proposed projects. While the goals and objectives seem to add to the safety and connect hillside neighborhoods to the main pathways, in fact there are only a couple of pedestrian related projects and NO bicycle related projects in the draft that are in the hillside neighborhoods. Many elementary, middle, and high school kids as well as commuters use Lyford road to get to work and school. The speed limit is too high during school hours and there is no surface marking for bike lanes. I would like to propose the inclusion of an additional project to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for consideration by the Council. I propose adding class 2 Bicycle markings on Lyford Drive as well as road surface signage to remind drivers that it is a school zone and that the speed limit is 25 mph. In addition, I support using Greenwood Cove Road and Greenwood Beach Rd as a posted "Safe Routes to School" route with signs and sharrows that alert motorists to slow down and drive with caution. I also support the proposal to create a Class 4 divided bicycle lane along Tiburon blvd. A lot of kids still do not have safe routes to school and this plan, while at least doing something - mainly on existing paths-- this plan does not do enough to create a network or connect pathways. 1 If we truly want to create a culture of biking and walking in Tiburon, we need to create a connected network of SAFE pathways. Thank you, Angela McInerney 60 Mount Tiburon Road, Tiburon CA 94920 (914) 486-8398 2 „pal liA6 L. c= PLANNING DIVISION Ave r � JettetVan ' JPStrp.Ka, n 1 Congregation Kol Shofar m .sr ›, P4/80315 Ii• � 4.4. L• 1.-(''e44 ? -0 C , + ..... T.iy, - - Al 41 0 ID 4. C Q. PH Holmg a' '°is 7 D Presented to PI Congregation Kol Shofar PLANNING DIVISION Ni 0 APAI •PSA} 2 : ƒ tr- 417 '4'� / 641 b .0 > N / $..� . \ ° ` . 5 � Cr;' & e 7 .PuOq S k Q. || m �: . / P11/0 iya'd 5/25/2016 Dear Planning Commission, Cycling needs to be embraced as a community amenity, promoted as a healthy altemative to the car, adding to the quality of life with safe, convenient paths separated from cars seamlessly linking between jurisdictions so all ages can benefit Please include the following elements to The Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Include wordingto studtta wa�cto make a seamless link to existing paths from the Unincorporated Area. Include Safe Routes to School signage along Greenwood Cove Rd and Greenwood Beach Rd. which would include sharrows The current Draft Plan's recommended list of improvements do very little to either promote cycling, educate drivers or cyclists, or make cycling safer. If there are no improvements that link paths there will be no change in the decision of local residents to bike. Please vote to help reduce congestion by including the promotion of safe convenient cycling to complete a network of existing multi-purpose paths for all ages and abilities. Sincerely, Kathy McLeod 21 Mercury Ave Tiburon, CA 94920 It`\ .. �_ MAY 2 5 2015 ':. PLANNING DIVISION 1-71 petition: Don't Leave Safe Routes To School out of the Bike and Ped Plan, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 5/25/16, 6:23 PM PETITIONS BELVEDERE TIBURON Don't Leave Safe Routes To School out of the Bike and Ped Plan BY: Kathy Mcleod TARGET: Town Council of Tiburon, Marin County Supervisors and Caltrans, Belvedere Tiburon, CA GOAL 200 7 from Belvedere Tiburon, CA overview petition Update #1 13 days ago Full Update Thank you for signing our petition to make cycling safer in Tiburon. Today our local nPwsonnnar wrn+a the issi,Psl (1i it massnnp is hPrnminn rltnr to rill This is About This Petition The Safe Routes to School Task Force has been meeting for a few years in Tiburon. Our Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan is due. Safe Routes to School recommendations will not be included in the "plan" unless local citizens show support. We are asking for short term fixes and long range plans. 1. In the near term "Sharrows" along Greenwood Cove Rd need to meet with Greenwood Beach Rd. (Green painted squares with chevron arrows placed where there are parked cars on narrow streets so cyclist stay visible, predictable and away from opening doors. This does not take away parking spaces but creates o safer cycling zone on low traffic streets.) 2. Make a route around the Cove Shopping Censer to provide an alternative for kids riding through the parking lot. 3. Long range mopping should be studied with community involvement then established as future possibilities. Near term improvements and repairs should be http://www.thepetitionsite.com(529/504/698/greenwood-cove-beach-road-needs-safe-cycling-sig ns/ 1.2M START A PETITION BROWSE KATHY, YOU TOOK ACTION ON MAY 05, 2016 you can help by sharing tweet other urgent petitions need your help TAKE ACTION NOW 04:wsECVlik% TAKE•A STAND Support Assembly Bill 1300 to Protect Mental Health Patients in California ERs 2,395 SUPPORTERS 31gr P;1ilIon Don't Blast a Mine Into El Jefe's Homeland 7,553 SUPPORTERS Dear Washington Post: Add Social Security to your voter guide! 13,870 SUPPORTERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE start a new petition • Page 1 of 2 petition: Don't Leave Safe Routes To School out of the Bike and Ped Plan, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 5/25/16, 6:23 PM made to Zink our long range vision. For example, bike lanes along State Hwy 131 without a physical barrier will not make cycling safe for children, This particular link along the highway should have a physical barrier and seamlessly link to Blackies Pasture, An earlier study outlines the concepts for a plan for a pathway from Blockies Pasture to the intersection of Greenwood Cove Rd, Blackfield Dr. and Tiburon Blvd, Those signed below request that a Study be done that would allow all the issues for such a path to be studied, and the cost of such a path be determined. Taking... more you have the power to create change. START SHARING AND WATCH YOUR IMPACT GROW LOCAL COMMENTS LOCAL SIGNATURES ALL SIGNERS Rosalind Cusack CA 14 days ago I live close to the bike path so my kids bike to school. I wish it was as safe for everyone SEND Cathomas Ford Starbird CA 1 16 doys ago I believe the greater Bay Area Bike Route Plan Map (of which the Tiburon Peninsula Area is listed os " Route #8°) should remain a key component of all current/future Marin County long range plans. Thank you. 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D S CD •< -h • r cD rr oa CD n `< n CD 0 0 0 n m- 0 0 0 H S 0) rt co 0) -3 •< cD X (D n 3' co S fD CD 0 ApuIJ 9Z/TT/S E17 0- rD 0) Vi0) r+• rcD•-t- CD OU 0) 0) •< 0) cD 0 0 Include Safe Routes To School in our Bike and Pedestrian Plan The Safe Routes to School Task Force has been meeting for a few years in Tiburon. Our Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan is due. Safe Routes to School recommendations will not be included in the "plan" unless local citizens show support. We are asking for short term fixes and long range plans. 1. In the near term "Sharrows" along Greenwood Cove Rd need to meet with Greenwood Beach Rd.* 2. Make a route around the Cove Shopping Center to provide an alternative for kids riding through the parking lot. 3. Long range mapping should be studied with community involvement then established as future possibilities. Near term improvements and repairs should be made to link our long range vision. For example, bike lanes along State Highway 131 without a physical barrier will not make cycling safe for children. An earlier study outlines the concepts for a plan for a pathway from Blackies Pasture to the intersection of Greenwood Cove Rd, Blackfield Dr. and Tiburon Blvd. Those signed below request that a Study be done that would allow all the issues for such a path to be studied, and the cost of such a path be determined. Taking away bike route features that keep cyclists safe, like signs for the safest bike route, which would include sharrows,* is only acceptable if there is an alternative safe route for children. Let's face it, Tiburon Blvd, without a protected physical barrier, is.not a safe route for our children in elementary school. Please sign our petition to help us find a solution that everyone will be happy with! * Sharrows are green squares with chevron arrows painted in the road where there are parked cars on narrow streets so cyclist stay visible, predictable and away from opening doors. This does not take away parking spaces but creates a safer cycling zone on low traffic streets.) Dear Tiburon Town Council and Marin County Supervisors. We would like to establish the safest possible cycling routes to local schools. shopping and parks. Greenwood Beach and Greenwood Cove Road need to be clearly marked with signs and paint in order to promote cycling and reduce congestion. Doing this -with Sharrows is effective in helping children stay safe and educating drivers. The safest route for children should be the top priority. Our long range plans need to include a study to find ways to link multi-purpose, "Class I" Paths together as seamlessly as possible between Bfackies Pasture and Bel Aire Elementary School. Sincerely. The Citizens of Marin County and the Town of Tiburon Name p Address Email Date n _ • Ce L€ 2-:"G cu„..1-C,„ cL-�� zD Cz� rmI M me` is i cvG{ r e., -;:t , -r, fiV `-C.0 Jdz,1 S • PC inti (08f ;4 lf (-; (/6 5/ 140 ear o\I thV -x�c.rt-zt, } r�csrFlti+h� �-d • Include Safe Routes To School in our Bike and Pedestrian Plan The Safe Routes to School Task Force has been meeting for a few years in Tiburon. Our Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan is due. Safe Routes to School recommendations will not be included in the "plan" unless local citizens show support. We are asking for short term fixes and long range plans. 1. In the near term "Sharrows" along Greenwood Cove Rd need to meet with Greenwood Beach Rd.' 2. Make a route around the Cove Shopping Center to provide an alternative for kids riding through the parking lot. 3. Long range mapping should be studied with community involvement then established as future possibilities. Near term improvements and repairs should be made to Zink our long range vision. For example, bike lanes along State Highway 131 without a physical barrier will not make cycling safe for children. An earlier study outlines the concepts for a plan for a pathway from Blackies Pasture to the intersection of Greenwood Cove Rd, Blackfield Dr. and Tiburon Blvd_ Those signed below request that a Study be done that would allow all the issues for such a path to be studied, and the cost of such a path be determined. Taking away bike route features that keep cyclists safe, like signs for the safest bike route, which would include Sharrows,' is only acceptable if there is an alternative safe route for children. Let's face it, Tiburon Blvd, without a protected physical barrier, is not a safe route for our children in elementary school. Please sign our petition to help us find a solution that everyone will be happy with! • Sharrows are green squares with chevron arrows painted in the road where there are parked cars on narrow streets so cyclist stay visible, predictable and away from opening doors. This does not take away parking spaces but creates a safer cycling zone on low traffic streets.) Dear Tiburon Town Council and Marin County Supervisors, We would like to establish the safest possible cycling routes to local schools, shopping and parks. Greenwood Beach and Greenwood Cove Road need to be clearly marked with signs and paint in order to promote cycling and reduce congestion. Doing this with Sharrows is effective in helping children stay safe and educating drivers. The safest route for children should be the top priority. Our long range plans need to include a study to find ways to link multi-purpose, "Class I" Paths together as seamlessly as possible between Blackies Pasture and Bel Aire Elementary School. 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Scott Anderson LATE MAIL #_J From: Bruce Abbott [brucedabbott@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 10:39 AM To: Scott Anderson Cc: Patrick Seidler; bravasio@cbnorcal.com; dwatrous@townoftiburon-ocg; Greg Chanis; Patrick Barnes; Abbott, Bruce; Bernwall, Hans and Sylvia; Bernwall, Sylvia; Beverely Harper; Carla; Federal, Aubrey; federal, gaby; Foster, Brenda; Heath, Harry; K M D Jones; Moller. Sidsel; Moore, Greg; Morphew, Forrest; Padr; Peterson, Nancy; Petrin, Chris; Placak, Bob; Richardson, Barbara; Savage, Gini; Shorten, Chris; Shorten, Jocelyn; Siedhoff, Betty and John; Snellgrove, Pam; Soden, John; Steinman, Jake; Zaluski, Karen Subject: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Good morning Scott: Attached are copies of a cover letter from residents of Greenwood Beach Road addressed to members of the Planning Commission, accompanying signature pages, email authorization for singing on behalf of residents out of town, a copy of a proposed addition to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and a copy of a letter of opposition to the submission of a Negative Declaration in regards to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The original of these documents will be submitted to the Town on the morning of May 23rd It is requested that copies of these documents be forwarded, as early as possible on Monday, to the members of the Planning Commission so they may have sufficient time to review and evaluate them prior to the meeting of the Commission on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Thank you for your assistance. Kindest regards, Bruce Abbott 1 MAY z 3 2016 l PLANNING DIVISION Bruce Abbott 458 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, CA 94920 May 16, 2016 Tiburon Planning Commission Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Chairman Kulik, Ms. Williams, and Messrs. Corcoran, Weller and Weiner: Pending before your Commission on the May 25th agenda, is the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which has major implications and concerns for the residents of Greenwood Beach Road, on whose behalf I write. Over the last few years, following the guidance of Bay Trails 10, the number of bikers using this street has grown to intolerable levels, and has now reached the point we are required to seek relief. Among the concerns we bring to your attention, are the physical limits that have been reached and exceeded. This is a narrow, winding, and hilly street with limited visibility. Homes are in very close juxtaposition to the pavement, making backing onto the street hazardous and driving on the street a nerve racking experience. It is used by all forms of travel; motorists, bikers, skaters, skate boarders , pedestrian, and baby carriages. It is a favorite route of access to users of Blackie's Pasture and the Old Rail Trail, with a dead end street that is frequently congested by the limited parking and the turn around. The conditions I describe long ago compromised safety. Numerous accidents have occurred here. I personally have witnessed the scene of four such accidents in front of my home, and some years ago, a young bicyclist was killed on this street. Failure of Town leadership to take notice of, and action to correct, this situation would be irresponsible, and will inevitably invite unnecessarily tragic consequences, not to mention liability of the Town. If, as is evident, the Town of Tiburon elects to be a part of the Bay Trails complex, the only responsible course is to do so safely and properly. Greenwood Beach Road definitely does not meet those most basic standards. There is at least one, and probably several much more appropriate alternatives. The plan that is to us the most reasonable, substantial and responsible has unfortunately been overlooked and the residents of Greenwood Beach Road urge its inclusion as an option for serious consideration in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Attached hereto, for serious consideration, is a plan for separated bicycle lanes on either side of Tiburon Boulevard that has been prepared by Transportation Alternatives For Marin (TAM), an organization that has a wealth of experience in development of coordinated and interconnected bicycle routes. We request the inclusion of this paragraph in the Tiburon Plan, which costs nothing and does not require elimination of any other option. Thal you for yof'r k id ideration. 7144 Bruce Abbott and the residents of Greenwood Beach Road la re n s ode ✓� Li 30 G`,r.e2 n)6 0 ibot c 1 R�ak Piaig(k jo(_P (7-7, ��s JZ,/ (4--( Gl_-- Ciee..EpAoiciL E �.p G - - & Ga 3 Z 6 031'y 4_2 Btakok- Ll 0 c_} (--*Zs t43 eso •- 13 Cul 1 se.& LVOCP' r eq u "t0 `l tt'k e1b=/- t2t &AG t6, 471 610bluvricl Lv 2, 4rb 3Lxi IAV\ Sl15(00 117P1n4— 1t o(er''/YZded Sir 4L-0.{ a,s" t, I / Ja/10404*-x- W -Jr\ �) May 16, 2016 Tiburon Planning Commission letter Page 2 e441,617 y 6a.uwa k), 6-111,t. [ 1( t/L-14&.6- 6tr-c-tf,(0-0-0 . May 16, 2016 Tiburon Planning Commission letter, Page 2 4C32' 4-ro cdC_ 6 4 a& jt1AV -i ^n+r' ui PLANNING DIVISION May 16, 2016 Tiburon Planning Commission letter, Page 3 4iag F7L,f_s r).) --)(L-e,62=_Z-7 `fob �e.tiIV-DoA-6 t_Aan (k) • -14) JP -MA 44-0 C &t V o ofl G e fkki t‹, „ k zo?-e zeitetw- Atet&L `77,1". c� 441v -- i- J �d 643 X-c)u-w. 'An p112.0 9 D 6-��Pi w J p c L i2(I J vb GUUn , 04- m2-eD MAY 2 3 2015 j PLANNING DIVISION From: Jocelyn Shorten [mailto:jocelynshorten@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 11:49 PM To: Bruce Abbott c Subject: Re: Planning Comm Itr.docx Dear Bruce, We authorize you to sign the bike petition on our behalf. Many thanks Jocelyn and Chris Shorten Sent from my iPhone I L ,' MAY 232016 Li PLANNING DIVISION From: John Siedhoff [mailto:jsiedhof@nycap.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:46 AM To: Bruce Abbott Subject: Re: RE: Hello, Bruce! Betty and I are in Albany NY, just having come back from the Big Apple. Sorry that we cannot be there to help you. We authorize you to sign the letter(s) to the Town, as appropriate, for the upcoming meeting. If a personal letter is also still advisable, I'll follow w one on Friday, at your direction. I did not like the tone of the latest meeting announcement fr the Town. The Negative environmental impact seemed to be a conclusion already reached. We must continue w the theme of safety --and that there is a much better way for cyclists and walkers and residents, if the designs of the past are not perpetuated. Text or email. Regards. John Siedhoff. Sent from my iPhone From: Jake Steinman [mailto:jake@northamericanjourneys.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:36 PM To: Bruce Abbott Subject: Re: Planning Comm Itr.docx Chris shorten can sign for jane and I . Jacob steinman. And jane Howard as we will be away until June 1AII typos due to spell Czech Sent from my iPhone From: Aubrey Federal [mailto:aubrey.federal@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 8:41 PM To: Bruce Abbott Subject: Re: signatures Please sign for us Thanks Aubrey f iiibiii Rtikl 0 .-47L1 .• 1016 -1" v;:e.rpr Rpm.) of Ta.wirciai 145,S TtbJmn a eti leir.11,rd vidAzDi., a 9492D DiGEST C -3 r-67 eieritir- ( " rie; ID: liliartin llde arid lihn+1101.6 tipaatn 0' itit T01614114 :b. &r Oft, tohi4IF rerAf% dr.lipril.i.044 .k.#11111414. Aptigill tviPii f:51" -triOr .01,0110g0b the LIP:tri Tor r?(JrrIqf gileidarKev044 06:16. 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FTA$ 49DVD1 tArEr An!, Trel 0-14040,71411: 11111,4NA trotl, A •;.tutitIon TiNtOri hottict,0.414rOleiisfOr ik414.100 $1-fg*Cit: wt1142t *nj11i,without 171-m1011ov, Taitifito-dm, rir. tivoT kll inoilded 46 kl* tAllocroN.41:04$ zf iiikn pat 0.441, 1,vot 0' it otglowti., do 4ip fimpPtfy; (tont turq 11, 9r1 F.141 Cirtinmotc) Ooth P4. who, hoUicririacity tiofIL e k rot ehtteillOIV. 1 hPtrivpQV11011 AiijerriaakriFrMarifi prctrivad.A.54•,41, erp loo goo4 t3 ignore. if Oial pipn dpptin't war+, •aplea 4Nt 7,Em ir.-J5t be fole.irl. laid it. mat be dro? property; Or de. .e2= 1' TAM LATE MAIL # t TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN April 15, 2016 Tiburon City Council Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: 2016 Update of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Dear City Council and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: r' it1 t_ > i1 ':1 i .1'410 ! , 2015 t:.; PLANNING DIVISION 1 Transportation Alternatives for Marin (TAM) is a consensus building non-profit corporation whose mission is to champion sustainable mobility. This mission is advanced through the study and promotion of national and international best practices including integrating modalities, model community programs, funding, design standards, safety and maintenance. TAM also works to educate diverse decision making groups about sustainable mobility, particularly about how pedestrian and bicycle transportation is the optimal transportation solution and an integral part of an effective, sustainable multi- modal system. Congratulations to the Town of Tiburon for advancing its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan through the processes and towards finalization so as to qualify for funding from the State of California. You will find enclosed the "7 Fundamentals to Successful Bicycle Transportation" by Rutgers University Professor John Pucher, an internationally recognized expert on Sustainable Mobility. Professor Pucher's 7 Fundamentals break down into five fundamentals regarding infrastructure and 2 regarding policy. You will note many of Professor Pucher's points are described one way or another in section 1.2 Goals, Objectives and Related Plans the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Transportation Alternatives for Marin strongly encourages you to take the time to familiarize yourself with the key elements in Professor Pucher's outline. Number 1 on Professor Pucher's list is to have complete separated systems of bicycle facilities. If you look at the draft of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan there are VIRTUALLY NO ADDITIONAL SEPARATED PATHWAYS being added to the previous Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan adopted five years ago. So what Tiburon will see when five years have passed from now and it is time to update the Tiburon Bicycle and 1 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FORM RL\ • 187 E. BLITHEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 ,16114k.. TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN Pedestrian Plan again is that car traffic and pollution will have increased and pedestrian and bicycle mobility will have stayed the same. The only thing that will get people out of their cars and onto bicycles and walking is safe and separate systems, i.e. separated pathways. Since the last time Tiburon updated its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (and since the 2012 Town of Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study) there have been significant advancements in the design of safe and separate accommodations for cyclists, most particularly as outlined in the Urban Bikeways Design Guide published by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and its resources and guidelines for safe and separate accommodation of pedestrians and cyclists, is being embraced around the country and safe and separate bike lanes, sometimes called "cycle tracks," are being built across the USA. The State of California has approved the NACTO design guidelines for use by its cities and counties. The California Highway Design Manual (which has bicycle sections) has also been updated to include what is now called a "Class IV" bicycle paths. Class IV bicycle paths are described on page 10 the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Class IV bicycle paths are essentially bike paths, either one directional or two directional, that are separated from automobiles and pedestrians. On page 36 of the Draft Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, you will note there are no Class IV bicycle and pedestrian pathways being recommended as a part of the Plan. Tiburon participated extensively in the Hwy 101 Interchange Project led by consultants Parisi and Associates to increase automobile volumes as well as increase safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings between Mill Valley and Tiburon. Tiburon commented heavily even though the interchange is outside Tiburon's town limits. One of Marin's key regional transportation links for safe and separate pedestrian and bicycle accommodation is between Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon and Camino Alto in Mill Valley. The feasibility of completing this Zink could be accomplished by adding a request for a Study in the Tiburon Master Plan for the potentiality of Class IV routing from Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon to the Hwy 101 Interchange. (Transportation Alternatives for Marin is submitting similar comments to the County and Mill Valley to focus on the regionally important and multi -jurisdictional project to connect Blackie's Pasture with Camino Alto with a Class IV separated system.) Our engineers and planners have been in the field and investigated Tiburon Blvd. We believe there is sufficient space on each side of Tiburon Blvd. for Class IV bicycle paths to connect Blackie's Pasture with the 101 interchange. However, it will take a Study to outline the feasibility of whether and how this will work. The good news is Study funds TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR M RIN • 187 E. BLITHEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 TA 1 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN are usually available in cycles and their project could be a "pilot project for a Cass IV," in Marin, which the State of California is trying to promote heavily. To support of this opportunity, Transportation Alternatives for Marin recommends the following language be added to page 36 of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: 4.1.4 Proposed Class IV - Separated Bicycle Routes: "The Town of Tiburon recognizes that Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to the Hwy 101 interchange is a primary route and potential future better route for cyclists if it were safer. The Town recognizes that only parts of Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to Hwy 101 interchange are within Town limits, however, Tiburon supports working with the County, Mill Valley, Caltrans and other agencies and jurisdictions to complete a Study to determine the feasibility of building a Class IV bike system from Blackie's Pasture to the Hwy 101 interchange along both sides of Tiburon Blvd. Examples of Class IV infrastructure are shown on page 10 of the current draft of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Further, in the section on Tiburon Blvd. from Blackie's Pasture to the intersection of Greenwood Cove Drive, Blackfield Drive and Tiburon Blvd, this Study could also evaluate a separate pathway on one side of Tiburon Blvd. and a Class IV on the opposite side of Tiburon Blvd. This is similar to what was studied in Segment 8 of the 2012 Bay Trail Gap Study with the addition of a Class IV path on the opposite side of Tiburon Blvd." Tiburon and the surrounding areas deserve reduced congestion and improved mobility. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that the Town is considering is nice, but the Plan will not materially increase pedestrian and bicycle mobility given the absence of separated facilities. To finalize a contemporary plan that integrates our communities' increasing value given to health, the environment and sustainable mobility, we encourage you to consider the recommendations submitted with this letter. Respectfully submitted, Patrick M. Seidler President cc: Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission 3 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN • 187 E. BLITHEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-504-4 TAM TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR MARIN Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Mill Valley City Council Mill Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Marin County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Greenwood Beach Road Homeowners Association Marin County Bicycle Coalition 4 TRANSPORTATION ALTER_NATIVES FOR ALARIN • 187 E. BLITHEDALE AVENUE • MILL VALLEY • CA • 94941 TEL: 415.389.5040 x24 FAX: 415.389-5044 Professor John Pucher's 7 Fundamentals to Successful Bicycle Transportation A. Infrastructure . 1. Extensive systems of separate cycling facilities a. Well maintained, fully integrated paths and lanes b. Connected off-street short-cuts, such as mid -block connections, and passages through dead ends for cars 2. Intersection modifications and priority traffic signals a. Advance green lights for cyclist b. Advance cyclist waiting positions (ahead of cars) fed by special bike lanes facilitate safer and quicker crossings and turns 3. Traffic calming a. Traffic calming of residential neighborhoods via speed limit (30km/h) and physical infrastructure deterrents for cars b. "Home Zones" with 5 km/h speed limit, where cars must yield to pedestrians and cyclist using the road 4. Bike parking a. Large supply of good bike parking throughout the city 5. Coordination with public transport a. Extensive bike parking at metro, suburban, and regional train stations b. Bike rentals at train station B. Policy 6. Traffic education and training a. Comprehensive cycling training courses for school children b. Special cycling training test tracks for children c. Stringent training of motorist to respect pedestrians and cyclist 7. Traffic Laws a. Special legal protection for children and elderly cyclists b. Strict enforcement of cyclist rights by police and courts Source: Information provided directly to authors by bicycling coordinators in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany. Traditional measures used in virtually all Dutch, Danish, and German cities to promote cycling. World Transport Policy & Practice At the Frontiers of Cycling: Policy Innovations in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany Volume 13. Number 3. Page 51. December 2007 John Pucher, PhD is a professor in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, New Jersey). Since earning a Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978, Pucher has conducted research on a wide range of topics in transport economics and finance, including numerous projects for the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Canadian government, and various European ministries of transport. 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The Bay Trail Project is a nonprofit organization administered by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) that plans, promotes and advocates for the implementation of a continuous 500 -mile bicycling and hiking path around San Francisco Bay. When complete, the trail will pass through 47 cities, all nine Bay Area counties, and cross seven toll bridges. To date, slightly more than half the length of the Bay Trail alignment has been developed. There are a total of 6.7 miles of Bay Trail within the Town of Tiburon, and three miles are complete. The goal and mission of the Bay Trail is a continuous Class I multi -use recreational path adjacent to the shoreline that accommodates both cyclists and pedestrians. The Bay Trail also serves an important function as an alternative commute corridor. Please see the attached map for reference. The current Bay Trail alignment in Tiburon begins at the Town limits on Greenwood Beach Road, heads south on the shoreline multi -use path, joins bike lanes on Tiburon Boulevard at Mar West Street, and leaves Town jurisdiction on Paradise Drive near the Fishing Pier. In 2011, ABAG's Bay Trail Project provided the Town of Tiburon a $97,628 grant to prepare the Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study (The Study). The study evaluated alternatives and provided recommendations to the Town and the County for improvements at Blackie's Pasture, Greenwood Beach and Greenwood Cove Roads, Tiburon Boulevard between Greenwood Cove and Strawberry Drive and their associated intersections, Greenwood Bay Drive and Harbor Cove Road. The recommended improvements would result in the closure of several small but important gaps in the regional, nine -county Bay Trail. The Bay Trail Project's comments on 5.3 Bicycle project Prioritization from page 49 are as follows: Project #3—Greenwood Beach Road from Town/County Boundary to Blackie's Grove The Town of Tiburon's staff recommendation (May 15, 2012) resulting from the Bay Trail Gap Closure Study for this segment (segment #3) was option C, the creation of a separated 6 -foot bi- directional pedestrian path along the north side of Greenwood Beach Road with sharrows for cyclists. Project #3 in Table 4-1 of the Draft Plan proposes a change to Class III signage alerting cyclists to a slow zone and directing faster cyclists to use Tiburon Boulevard. The Bay Trail continues to support the recommendations of the Bay Trail Gap Closure Study and the staff recommendation. Until such time as a decision to implement this project is made by the Town, and the improvements are funded, the Bay Trail supports interim safety improvements recommended in the draft bicycle pedestrian plan for Greenwood Beach Road. Regardless of this street's designation as a planned segment of the nine -county, 500 -mile Bay Trail, cyclists and pedestrians will continue to use this route as an alternate to State Route 131, Tiburon Boulevard. The proposed improvements would benefit all users of Greenwood Beach Road— cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and residents alike. Project #7—Tiburon Boulevard from Town limits to Trestle Glen Boulevard As noted above, Class II bike lanes on the shoulders of Tiburon Boulevard do not meet the goal of the San Francisco Bay Trail—a fully separated multi -use path as close to the shoreline as possible. While it is true that the recommendations for segment #3 would also not achieve this goal, the vast differences in safety and comfort between these two roadways is profound. In the absence of a full Class I pathway adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard, Greenwood Beach Road remains a superior trail alignment. Project #1—Blackie's Pasture Connection from Blackie's Grove to Blackie's Pasture The Bay Trail Project fully supports the inclusion of this project. Project #2—Tiburon Boulevard at Blackfield Drive/Greenwood Cove Drive The Bay Trail Project fully supports the proposed intersection improvements. Project #5—Tiburon Boulevard from Mar West Street to Lagoon Road/Cove Road The Bay Trail Project is pleased to see improvements to this transition zone are under consideration. Project #6—Paradise Drive from Mar West Street to East Town Limit The Bay Trail Project fully supports Class III signage and stenciling on Paradise Drive. Project #4—Trestle Glen Boulevard from Tiburon Boulevard to Paradise Drive The Bay Trail Project funded a feasibility study as well as a construction project on Trestle Glen Boulevard in 2003 and 2005 respectively, for a total of $281,566. These grants funded the design and construction of the pedestrian path on the north side of the street. Bike lanes are still needed and the Bay Trail Project fully supports the inclusion of Project #4 in the bicycle pedestrian plan. Though not listed as a priority project as it is outside of the Town limits, the Bay Trail appreciates the inclusion of Project #8, a Class I multi -use path adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard from East Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive. This supports Objective B, actions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 from page 3 of the Plan. Appendix A: Funding Sources As ABAG's Bay Trail Project has provided $379,194 in grant funding to the Town of Tiburon, please list the Bay Trail Grant Program as a funding source under section 5.9, Regional and Local Sources. Appendix B: Bicycle and Pedestrian Policies The Bay Trail Project appreciates all of the policies included to promote travel by foot and by bicycle, the policies aimed at safety improvements, as well as the three specific references to the completion of the Bay Trail in Tiburon. 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Bridge •f..••' .••f�r•`r• +•r FOSTER CITY SAN MATEO BELMOl\ T SAN S Ftid MATEO 4� CARLOS ••r. • COUNTY REDWOOD CITY WOODSIDE I-AERPIELD CONCORD INAL-NUT CREEK E- AYtlliARD PITTSBURG SAN RAMON ALAMEDA COUNTY UN ON ....... „to.' ■ CITY NEtNARK FRE rkrONT DUBLIN Dumbarton Bridge MENLO PARK EAST PALO ALIO PALO ALTO MOUNTAIN VIEW SUNNYVALE ANTIOCH PlEASA.I:!irON NI ILPITAS SANTA CLARA COUNTY SANTA CLARA SAN )0e -E Scott Anderson From: Alice Fredericks [alice@alicefredericks.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:49 AM To: Scott Anderson; Patrick Barnes Subject: FW: Comments for The Tiburon Draft Bike and Ped Plan From: Kathy Mcleod <kathy@wheelescape.org> Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 11:34 AM To: Erin Riley Tollini <erin20000@gmail.com>, Frank X Doyle <standingstone@sbcglobal.net>, Alice Fredericks <alice@alicefredericks.net>, Emmett O'donnell <Emmett(& vikingind.com>, Jim Fraser <JSFraser1Pcomcast.net>, Kate Sears <KSears@co.marin.ca.us>, "Alden, Leslie" <LAIden@marincounty.org>, Dan Dawson <DDawson@co.marin.ca.us>, Patrick Barnes <pbarnes@townoftiburon.org> Cc: Patrick Seidler <pseidler@wtb.com>, Peter Winkler <PWinkler@Winklerlaw.com>, Joyce Tayer <jtayer@comcast.net>, Abbot Bruce <brucedabbott@comcast.net>, Heath Harry <harry.heath@mindspring.com>, Cathleengouveia <Cathleengouveia@gmail.com>, Joan Moir <Joanmoir@comcast.net>, gail eastabrooks <gaileast@vahoo.com>, Anne Marie Ghazi <saeed.g@att.net>, John McLeod <mcleodfx@earthlink.net>, Francis Barbour <febarbour@gmail.com>, Matina Seremetis <matinaseremetis@gmail.com>, Kallins Wendi <wkallins@igc.org>, Petey Stein <peyton@steinhome.com>, "Dr. Nancy Lynch" <nlynch@reedschools.org>, KEVIN TINTO <kwtinto@aol.com>, Fred Fox <spinningrabbi@comcast.net>, Maureen Gaffney <MaureenG@abag.ca.gov> Subject: Comments for The Tiburon Draft Bike and Ped Plan Dear Tiburon Town Council, I attended the Tiburon Parks and Open Space Commission meeting last Tuesday. I was surprised to find that there is no mention of an option to link a safe path from Blackies Pasture to Greenwood Cove Rd (County) in the Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Our Tiburon Plan also does not provide a long range safe option for children. It suggest one option, which is to continue as usual riding in the middle of Greenwood Cove Rd and Greewood Beach Rd without any striping or signs directed at traffic to slow down or be aware of where to expect cyclists. This is not our Safe Routes to School Task force recommendation for future improvements. Our Tiburon Plan needs to meet up with the County's Plan. For example, our plan allows for a bike lane along Tiburon Blvd. on BOTH sides. The County includes a multi-purpose path from Strawberry to Greenwood Cove Rd. on ONE side with no bike lane on either side of Tiburon Blvd. As a member of the Safe Routes to School Task Force and League Cycling Instructor teaching children bicycling, I hear from all kinds of cyclists. Here in Tiburon what I hear about most comes from the residents at the Cove Apartments who are bothered about cyclist riding in the road and blocking cars. At our Task Force meeting the recommendation was to provide "sharrows" and signs to slow drivers. The Greenwood Beach road residents say the cyclist go too fast. Our Draft Tiburon Plan does not solve either concern. One way to solve all the issues is to Zink the greenway between Tiburon Blvd and Greenwood Cove/Beach Rd. to the County's plan for a path from Greenwood Cove Rd to Strawberry Dr. I know this would be a long range plan but at least it is an option that should be mentioned in our plan. These pictures explain better. 1 This map and the following picture is in the County Below: Tiburon Blvd is on the left and Greenwood Cove is on the right. This is looking toward Tiburon dose to the 76 station. It is a wide green area that goes all the way to the County line at Barbaree Way. 2 This map and the following pictures are in Tiburon. You will find where I measured the narrowest section of the route as best I could from the google app. The shoulder on Tiburon Blvd is 10 feet and the area from the guard rail to the retaining wall is 8 feet. Continuing from Barbaree Way toward the Church the greenway not level the grassy area could be leveled out to create a level and wide path. 3 The photo below is looking back toward the guard rail on the other side of the tree in the photo above. Here the shoulder is very wide and could include a protected bike lane or multipurpose path especially since there are no driveways to worry about. 5 Looking down the hill beyond the church you can see there is a lot of space to merge the path back to Blackies Pasture. Or merge the path earlier where pedestrians take this short cut to Greenwood Beach Rd. 7 This pedestrian path drops you out right at the entrance to Blackies Pasture and the Old Rail Trail. Pedestrians can continue using Greenwood Beach Rd to reduce conflict between bicyclists and walkers. Fast cyclists can use Hwy 131 with the bike lane to avoid conflict from slower cyclists. Tourists, children under 16, local commuters, fitness and recreational riders will continue to come. Local residents will continue to complain until there is order. A "Study" of the area will show solutions and that is what needs to be mentioned in our plan. Children are biking to Bel Aire Elementary, the Cove Shopping Center, the bus stops, crossing from Reed Ranch Road, Cecilia and so on. Our Tiburon Draft Bike and Ped Plan must consider possibilities for ages 8 to 80. There is room to have a wonderful safe promenade linking to the Old Rail Trail. Most importantly, a choice to ride along separate from fast moving traffic on Highway 131, yet off of Greenwood Cove/Beach Rd. Thank you for your time considering the importance of this safety issue and ways to make sure it is part of our long range plan. Kathy McLeod 21 Mercury Ave Tiburon Ca 94941 415-686-3805 10 PETITION To MAYOR AND COUNCIL, TOWN OF TIBURON From RESIDENTS OF GREENWOOD BEACH ROAD Now come the below signed residents of Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, and Petition their elected Mayor and Council for relief from an egregious and intolerable situation that has developed over the recent years as a result of the ever increasing numbers of bicyclists using Greenwood Beach Road. FACTS AND ALLEGATIONS A number of years ago, the exact number of which Petitioners are uncertain, but which they believe to exceed ten years, without the benefit of public notice, hearing, or public participation, Bay Trails signs were posted on the Tiburon Peninsula, routing bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road. Soon thereafter, a variety of publications, local and national, informed their readership of this newly designated bicycle route, and shortly thereafter there began, slowly but gradually and increasingly, bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road until it has now reached proportions that have become dangerous and intolerable to the Residents of Greenwood Beach Road, for the following reasons: Greenwood Beach Road is a residential street that was laid out when horse-drawn buggies were in common use, and is narrow and grossly inadequate for modem transportation demands. Greenwood Beach Road has numerous curves and uneven topography resulting in restricted forward visibility and with the addition of parked motor vehicles and delivery vehicles, often double parked, visibility and lateral clearances are even more reduced. Many residents of Greenwood Beach Road, by reason of their close proximity to the street, are forced to back directly out of their garage onto the street, often without capacity to see more than a few feet in either direction on the street. Bicycling on Greenwood Beach Road has increased exponentially over the past few years, especially with the increased use Qf bike rentals by out-of-town bike rental agencies k TETT rib 03 ?016 PLANNING DIVISION f http:!fwebmail_nyce J.rr.c om/doJmailime nloaari d -f ::6C.`"JELIhh69152&part=2ul=en-Use,v=twc theme e/,/)r / _. 7 J1i AIWA . .t Kt 1/26/16, 2:23 PM Paye 1 of 3 thereby, Yb implication, offered assurances that the route is C .q reasonably safe and free of known hazard. In fact, the use of Greenwood Beach Road, at present and at ever increasing levels of bicycle usage, is neither safe nor free of hazard. The risk of personal injury to bikers in a collision is infinitely greater than an accident between motor vehicles at comparable speeds. By such participation in or acquiescence to the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a part of the Bay Trails, the Town of Tiburon is unnecessarily and unreasonably exposing itself and its citizens to civil liability for the consequences of failing to take those precautions necessary to ensure a safe and hazard free routing of the Bay Trails within its city limits. Further, the residents of Greenwood Beach Road protest for themselves as individuals their exposure to civil liability as well as that of tax- paying citizens of the Town. More important is the unreasonable risk of injury to trusting visitors to our town. .It is irrational to expect the residents of Greenwood Beach Road to stand mute in the face of this increasingly intolerable situation, neither is it necessary. An obvious and much safer alternative route exists. PRAYER FOR RELIEF We the undersigned residents of Greenwood Beach Road, hereby place the Town of Tiburon on notice of the danger, hazard and risk associated with the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a portion of the Bay Trails complex. We call upon the Mayor and Council, the Town Manager and staff to take immediate and deliberate steps to remove Greenwood Beach Road from the Bay Trails complex as quickly as possible and to desist from further encouragement of its use in any such capacity. Name and signature dle address 42116, 1-N,s Oti thereby, by implication, offered assurances that the route is EST reasonably safe and free of known hazard. In fact, the use of Greenwood Beach Road, at present and at ever increasing levels of bicycle usage, is neither safe nor free of hazard. The risk of personal injury to bikers in a collision is infinitely greater than an accident between motor vehicles at comparable speeds. By such participation in or acquiescence to the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a part of the Bay Trails, the Town of Tiburon is unnecessarily and unreasonably exposing itself and its citizens to civil liability for the consequences of failing to take those precautions necessary to ensure a safe and hazard free routing of the Bay Trails within its city limits. Further, the residents of Greenwood Beach Road protest for themselves as individuals their exposure to civil liability as well as that of tax- paying citizens of the Town. More important is the unreasonable risk of injury to trusting visitors to our town. It is irrational to expect the residents of Greenwood Beach Road to stand mute in the face of this increasingly intolerable situation, neither is it necessary. An obvious and much safer alternative route exists. PRAYER FOR RELIEF We the undersigned residents of Greenwood Beach Road, hereby place the Town of Tiburon on notice of the danger, hazard and risk associated with the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a portion of the Bay Trails complex. We call upon the Mayor and Council, the Town Manager and staff to take immediate and deliberate steps to remove Greenwood Beach Road from the Bay Trails cornplex as quickly as possible and to desist from further encouragementof its use in any such capacity. address ' ' Name and sign re date �` \JAc(ce3 k) 1.N PLANNING DIVISION Al& PLANNING DIVISION Road are frequently subject to profane and abusive language, especially at points of narrow passage and the street closure at Blackie's Pasture, as are unsuspecting motorists whose diligence or lack of submission provoke the ire of the" privileged ones." In 1992, in order to relieve the street of dangerously excessive motor vehicle traffic, the street was closed to through motor vehicular traffic at a point adjacent to Blackie's Pasture. Since that time, with the unanticipated increase of bicycle traffic, the danger of accident and physical injury now easily exceeds that which existed at the time of the street closure. There have been over the preceding few years a number of injuries to bikers on Greenwood Beach Road, as witnessed by residents of this street, and there are bound to be more. The Town of Tiburon has, by acquiescing or participating in the promotion of the Bay Trails network on the Tiburon Peninsula, extended to the world of bikers an invitation for its use, and thereby, by implication, offered assurances that the route is reasonably safe and free of known hazard. In fact, the use of Greenwood Beach Road, at present and at ever increasing levels of bicycle usage, is neither safe nor free of hazard. The risk of personal injury to bikers in a collision is infinitely greater than an accident between motor vehicles at comparable speeds. By such participation in or acquiescence to the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a part of the Bay Trails, the Town of Tiburon is unnecessarily and unreasonably exposing Itself and its citizens to civil liability for the consequences of failing to take those precautions necessary to ensure a safe and hazard free routing of the Bay Trails within its city limits. Further, the residents of Greenwood Beach Road protest for themselves as Individuals their exposure to civil liability as well as that of tax -paying citizens of the Town. More important is the unreasonable risk of injury to trusting visitors to our town. it is irrational to expect the residents of Greenwood Beach Road to stand mute in the face of this increasingly intolerable situation, neither is it necessary. An obvious and much safer alternative route exists. PRAYER FOR RELIEF We the undersigned residents of Greenwood Beach Road, hereby place the Town of Tiburon on notice of the danger, hazard and risk associated with the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a portion of the Bay Trails complex. We call upon the Mayor and Council, the Town Manager and staff to take immediate and deliberate steps to remove Greenwood Beach Road from the Bay Trails complex as quickly as possible and to desist from further encouragement of its use in any such capacity. Name and signatureL. f( 77 1(f date address -6(o• .:t01 WOG c2)e_ac ?-& 17.Z 6'; F ef'cf) /VW PETITION To MAYOR AND COUNCIL, TOWN OF TIBURON Fll PLANNIIJG DIVISION From RESIDENTS OF GREENWOOD BEACH ROAD Now come the below signed residents of Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, and Petition their elected Mayor and Council for relief from an egregious and intolerable situation that has developed over the recent years as a result of the ever increasing numbers of bicyclists using Greenwood Beach Road. FACTS AND ALLEGATIONS A number of years ago, the exact number of which Petitioners are uncertain, but which they believe to exceed ten years, without the benefit of public notice, hearing, or public participation, Bay Trails signs were posted on the Tiburon Peninsula, routing bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road. Soon thereafter, a -variety oi`publicatioits, local and"national, informed-theftteadersliip of this newly designated bicycle route, and shortly thereafter there began, slowly but gradually and increasingly, bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road until it has now reached proportions that have become dangerous and intolerable to the Residents of Greenwood Beach Road, for the following reasons: Greenwood Beach Road is a residential street that was laid out when horse-drawn buggies were in common use, and is narrow and grossly inadequate for modem transportation demands. Greenwood Beach Road has numerous curves and uneven topography resulting in restricted forward visibility and with the addition of parked motor vehicles and delivery vehicles, often double parked, visibility and lateral clearances are even more reduced. Many residents of Greenwood -Beach -Road,:by - mason of .theix close proximity .to the street,. are forced• to back directly out of their garage onto the street, often without capacity to see more than a few feet in either direction on the street. Bicycling on Greenwood Beach Road has increased exponentially over the past few years, especially with the increased use of bike rentals by out-of-town bike rental agencies to tourists who follow suggested routing over Greenwood Beach Road to the Ferry Landing in Tiburon. Frequently, mostly on week -ends and in summer, more than a thousand bikes transverse this street in one day. The demands that are generated by this increased traffic grossly exceeds the capacity of this street to safely accommodate without risk of accident, or injury, or confrontation. Bicycle clubs, following the suggested routes outlined in various journals and Bay Trails signage, frequently cluster in groups, several abreast, at times exceeding 20 in number and often at high speed, traverse the street, often preempting the rights of any one, pedestrians, children, seniors, animals or motorists, who.might wish concurrent useof the street. Emboldened by recently enacted legislation designed to protect cyclists, some of the more aggressive bikers arrive with unreasonable expectations of privilege never envisioned by such legislation, often demanding right of way in a manner laced with invective and hostility. Residents of Greenwood Beach Road are frequently subject to profane and abusive language, especially at points of narrow passage and the street closure at Blackie's Pasture, as are unsuspecting motorists whose diligence or lack of submission provoke the ire of the "privileged ones." PETITION TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL, TOWN OF TIBURON FROM: RESIDENTS OF' GREENWOOD BEACH ROAD PAGE TWO In 1992 in order to relieve the street of dangerously excessive motor vehicle traffic, the street was closed to through motor vehicular traffic at a point adjacent to Blackie's Pasture. Since that time, with the unanticipated increase of bicycle traffic, the danger of accident and physical injury now easily exceeds that which existed at the time of the street closure. There have been over the preceding few years a number of injuries to bikers on Greenwood Beach Road, 45 witnessed by -residents of-thi.sstreet, and there are bound to be more. The Town of Tiburon has, by acquiescing or participating in the promotion of the Bay Trails network on the Tiburon Peninsula, extended to the world of bikers an invitation for its use, and thereby, by implication, offered assurances that the route is reasonably safe and free of known hazard. In fact, the use of Greenwood Beach Road, at present and at ever increasing levels of bicycle usage, is neither safe nor free of hazard. The risk of personal injury ro-bikers in a collisioin is itifiiiitel i 'gam hm. a aecide st between motor vehicles at comparable speeds. By such participation in or acquiescence to the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a part of the Bay Trails, the Town of Tiburon is unnecessarily and unreasonably exposing itself and its citizens to civil liability for the consequences of failing to take those precautions necessary to ensure a safe and hazard free routing of the Bay Trails within its city limits. Further., the residents of Greenn_wood Beach Road protest for themselves as individuals their exposure to civil liability as well as that of tax -paying citizens of the Town. More important is the unreasonable risk of injury to trusting visitors to our town. It is irrational to expect the residents of Greenwood Beach Road to stand mute in the face of this increasingly intolerable situation, neither is it necessary. An obvious and much safer alternative route exists. PRAYER FOR RELIEF We the undersigned residents of Greenwood Beach Road, hereby place the Town of Tiburon on notice of the danger, hazard and risk associated with the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a portion of the Bay Trails complex. We call upon the Mayor and Council, the Town Manager and staff to take immediate and deliberate steps to remove Greenwood Beach Road from the Bay Trails complex as quickly as possible and to desist from further encouragement of its use in any such capacity. Name and Signature N\ 1 C.UTA Z._ .S) S -A 11 AS € 1-11 o Address Date Q ,ti ILA Vgici P\-W--stN) G 'tatp<A I��a� I/2:7 PETITION To i� k'wi�ii JiVISKA\, 1 MAYOR AND COUNCIL, TOWN OF TIBURON From RESIDENTS OF GREENWOOD BEACH ROAD Now come the below signed residents of Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, and Petition their elected Mayor and Council for relief from an egregious and intolerable situation that has developed over the recent years as a result of the ever increasing numbers of bicyclists using Greenwood Beach Road. FACTS AND ALLEGATIONS A number of years ago, the exact number of which Petitioners are uncertain, but which they believe to exceed ten years, without the benefit of public notice, hearing, or public participation, Bay Trails signs were posted on the Tiburon Peninsula, routing bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road. Soon thereafter, a variety of publications, local and national, informed their readership of this newly designated bicycle route, and shortly thereafter there began, slowly but gradually and increasingly, bicycle traffic over Greenwood Beach Road until it has now reached proportions that have become dangerous and intolerable to the Residents of Greenwood Beach Road, for the following reasons: Greenwood Beach Road is a residential street that was laid out when horse-drawn buggies were in common use, and is narrow and grossly inadequate for modern transportation demands. Greenwood Beach Road has numerous curves and uneven topography resulting in restricted forward visibility and with the addition of parked motor vehicles and delivery vehicles, often double parked, visibility and lateral clearances are even more reduced. Many residents of Greenwood Beach Road, by reason of their close proximity to the street, are forced to back directly out of their garage onto the street, often without capacity to see more than a few feet in either direction on the street. Bicycling on Greenwood Beach Road has increased exponentially over the past few years, especially with the increased use of bike rentals by out-of-town bike rental agencies to tourists who follow suggested routing over Greenwood Beach Road to the Ferry Landing in Tiburon. Frequently, mostly on week -ends and in summer, more than a thousand bikes transverse this street in one day. The demands that are generated by this increased traffic grossly exceeds the capacity of this street to safely accommodate without risk of accident, or injury, or confrontation. Bicycle clubs, following the suggested routes outlined in various journals and Bay Trails signage, frequently cluster in groups, several abreast, at times exceeding 20 in number and often at high speed, traverse the street, often preempting the rights of any one, pedestrians, children, seniors, animals or motorists, who might wish concurrent use of the street. Emboldened by recently enacted legislation designed to protect cyclists, some of the more aggressive bikers arrive with unreasonable expectations of privilege never envisioned by such legislation, often demanding right of way in a manner laced with invective and hostility. Residents of Greenwood Beach Road are frequently subject to profane and abusive language, especially at points of narrow passage and the street closure at Blackie's Pasture, as are unsuspecting motorists whose diligence or lack of submission provoke the ire of the" privileged ones." In 1992, in order to relieve the street of dangerously excessive motor vehicle traffic, the street was closed to through motor vehicular traffic at a point adjacent to Blackie's Pasture. Since that time, with the unanticipated increase of bicycle traffic, the danger of accident and physical injury now easily exceeds that which existed at the time of the street closure. There have been over the preceding few years a number of injuries to bikers on Greenwood Beach Road, as witnessed by residents of this street, and there are bound to be more. The Town of Tiburon has, by acquiescing or participating in the promotion of the Bay Trails network on the Tiburon Peninsula, extended to the world of bikers an invitation for its use, and thereby, by implication, offered assurances that the route is reasonably safe and free of known hazard. In fact, the use of Greenwood Beach Road, at present and at ever increasing levels of bicycle usage, is neither safe nor free of hazard. The risk of personal injury to bikers in a collision is infinitely greater than an accident between motor vehicles at comparable speeds. By such participation in or acquiescence to the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a part of the Bay Trails, the Town of Tiburon is unnecessarily and unreasonably exposing itself and its citizens to civil liability for the consequences of failing to take those precautions necessary to ensure a safe and hazard free routing of the Bay Trails within its city limits. Further, the residents of Greenwood Beach Road protest for themselves as individuals their exposure to civil liability as well as that of tax -paying citizens of the Town. More important is the unreasonable risk of injury to trusting visitors to our town. .It is irrational to expect the residents of Greenwood Beach Road to stand mute in the face of this increasingly intolerable situation, neither is it necessary. An obvious and much safer alternative route exists. PRAYER FOR RELIEF We the undersigned residents of Greenwood Beach Road, hereby place the Town of Tiburon on notice of the danger, hazard and risk associated with the designation of Greenwood Beach Road as a portion of the Bay Trails complex. We call upon the Mayor and Council, the Town Manager and staff to take immediate and deliberate steps to remove Greenwood Beach Road from the Bay Trails complex as quickly as possible and to desist from further encouragement of its use in any such capacity. Name and signature date address 7.11,1rAt Patrick Barnes From: Sidsel Moller [sidselmoller@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 7:05 PM To: Patrick Barnes Subject: Bike Path Dear Mr Barnes I am strongly opposed to a bike path being constructed via Greenwood Beach rd in Tiburon We have a perfectly good and wide road here , Tiburon Blvd which would be appropriate for this purpose I object to our neighbour hood street having been made into a bicycle race track to benefit commercial interests in San Francisco It is too crowded and very dangerous. Sincerely Sidsel Moller 458 Greenwood Beach RD Tiburon, Ca 94920 1 Pat Barnes Town Engineer & Director of Public Works PBarnes(a7TownOfTiburon.Org Dear Mr. Barnes, LATE MAIL #_4 - As a longtime resident of Greenwood Beach Road ("GBR"), I strongly oppose the specific proposal of a permanent establishment of a dedicated bike path on GBR. There has been increased bicycle usage, in both speed and volume, which has increased the risks of injury to residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and property. At times, there are virtual pelotons of pseudo - racing cyclists covering both sides of the whole road. As residents, we have worked earnestly to reduce traffic hazards on our road, over many years, including the closing of GBR to automobile traffic at Blackie's Pasture. Tiburon Boulevard itself is a roadway that is much better suited to the implementation of a dedicated bike pathway along its route. Please see to it that a copy of this letter is forwarded to the mayor and town council. Sincerely, Dr. KMD Jones 422 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, CA 94920 cc: GChanis@TownOfTiburon.Org Patrick Barnes From: Jake Steinman[jake@northamericanjourneys.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:02 PM To: Patrick Barnes Subject: RE: Bicycle Peedestrian Master Plan LATE AI L # From: Bruce Abbott[mailto:brucedabbott@comcast.net] Dear Mr. Barnes: I've been copied on the correspondence you've been receiving from my neighbors on Greenwood Beach Rd regarding the proposed bike path and it has become obvious that 1000 cyclists on a busy weekend presents a danger hazard for all of us trying to navigate out of our driveways. What concerns me is that the City has been now formally forewarned as to the danger that the proposed bike trail presents and is vulnerable to become at least a co -party to any litigation that may be brought were there to be an accident. I know that I, for one, would demand that the City of Tiburon indemnify me for liability and any legal expenses for an accident that is determined not to be my fault. Jake Steinman and Jane Howard, 390 Greenwood Beach Rd. 1 Patrick Barnes 7.1-4. ot- .tri LATE MML# 3-.. From: Chris Petrin [chrispetrin@mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 7:28 AM To: Patrick Barnes; Greg Chanis Cc: Chris Petrin Subject: Tiburon Master Plan meeting 1/19/16 - Greenwood Beach Rd. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Dear Messrs. Barnes & Chanis, I will be unable to attend tonight's meeting. We are against any designated bike path of Greenwood Beach Rd. I believe I have attended all past meetings as it relates to the creation of a bike path on our lovely Street. The last meeting I thought was the final one. The Town Council sided with the people of Greenwood Beach Rd., after hearing both side, and here we go again. For many of the reasons that were covered then, and so many of the ones you have already received via email from residence, I suggest that, at a minimum, you move a bike path onto Tiburon Blvd. For the record: the kids and tourists rarely, for us, create any problems and are enjoyable. It is always the fast, rude road bikers who create many of our frustrations. My wife and I stand with our neighbors in being less than thrilled about this starting up again. Thank you for reading. Have a great day! Sincerely, Chris Petrin & Jane Ford Sent from my iPhone Please excuse grammar & brevity 1 Patrick Barnes i0 of From: slim [harry.heath@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 1:28 PM To: Patrick Barnes Cc: brucedabbott@comcast.net; Scott Anderson Subject: Bicycle Path Down Greenwood Beach Rd Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged LATE MAIL #4 Dear Mr. Barnes: A study was conducted jn 2011 - 2012 by Parisi Associates at a cost of $85,000 funded by the Federal Government entitled "Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study" and concluded on 5/14/2012. This study determined the following: 1) A tally was taken of children biking to and from school during morning and afternoons and was not more than 12 each way. 2) A tally was taken of the percentage of rental bikes which was 72%. 3) Routes to Blackies Pasture were studied and there were two routes: A) Tiburon Blvd. was covered by Segment 8 as shown on the map included with the study; B) Greenwood Beach Rd. was covered by Segment 3 as shown on the map included with the study. The maximum estimated construction cost considering various options for Segment 8 was $3,000,000. The maximum estimated construction cost considering various options for Segment 3 was $2,450,000. The background on the initial Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study is necessary as nearly three years later we are preparing to move forward on the Bike Trail vis a vis the Meeting on 1/19/2016. The prevailing option via Scott Anderson is to go with the selection of Segment 3 for a Negative Declaration for CEQA or NEPA indicating that there are no adverse environmental effects for a bike path on Segment 3. Contrary to Scott Anderson's analysis the project will have significant adverse effects on the environment via Segment 3 as follows: 1) From Tiburon Bay Trail Gap Study - Possible issues related to geological stability, storm damage, biological or or cultural resources, aesthetics, noise, water quality, or other factors typically addressed during the CEQA or NEPA process. 2) Environmental issues addressed by Greenwood Beach residents. -Safety issues regarding bicycles, issues affecting quality of life, lack of adequate parking. I have lived at 440 Greenwood Beach Rd since June, 1959. It disturbs me that the Town of Tiburon through POST Committee is taking aggressive action to disrupt the quality of life on Greenwood Beach to satisfy the wimms of tourists who rent bicycles. Greenwood Beach Rd. comprises 23 residences which were built from 1938 and predate Beleire, Belveron, Reedlands, Little Reed Heights and Hawthorne Terrace. Of primary concern is the POST Committee which has five members as follows: name position address Peter Winkler Chair 121 Ricardo Dr, Mill 'Valley Mike McMullen Commissioner P.O.Box, Tiburon Phillip Feldman - Mark Allen Corte Palos Verdes, Tiburon Holland Thier 1 Peter Winkler as chair is not a resident of Tiburon so what is he doing directing projects that affect residents in Tiburon? He also belongs to a bicycle club. The chair on a cormnittee can't be biased as they must weigh both sides of a dispute equally. Peter Winkler is totally biased on the side of bikers. He must be replaced as not only is he not a resident of Tiburon but he is totally against the option of a bicycle path in any other location than Greenwood Beach Rd. Very truly yours, Harry Heath, P.E. 2 Patrick Barnes From: Sent: To: Subject: Pat, Soden, John [JSoden@hl.com] Monday, January 18, 2016 11:56 AM Patrick Barnes Bicycle Path on Greenwood Beach Rd. 9 0{'11 LATE MAIL ##_i1 My wife and I would like to state our objection to the proposed Greenwood Beach Rd bike path. First, we have zero confidence that it would get cyclists out from the middle of the road, so it would be a waste of money. Second, it would take up valuable parking spaces. Third, we strongly prefer to see at least half of the traffic (the inbound cyclists) diverted to the Tiburon Blvd. The Inbound cyclists do not observe speed limits and it is very dangerous, particularly on the downhill portion of our road leading into Blackie's. As parents of a 9 mo year old baby, we may actually need to move due to the hazard that speeding cyclists pose, so we would like to mitigate this issue, if possible. Regards, John and Karen Soden 430 Greenwood Beach Rd John Soden Managing Director Head of the Medical Technologies Practice 0 HOULIHAN LOKEY Citigroup Center One Sansome Street Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA 94104 415.273.3700 Direct 415.722.4707 Mobile JSoden@HL.com HL.com Follow us: Please consider the environment before printing. This e-mail message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. If you are not an intended recipient, or an intended recipient's authorized agent, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail message or any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete this e-mail message and any attachments from your computer system. 1 Patrick Barnes From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: January 18, 2016 8x41. Nancy Peterson [Nancy@Peterson.net] Monday, January 18, 2016 10:01 PM Patrick Barnes gchanis@townoftiburonl.org; 'Gregory Moore' Comments for 1.19.16 POST Meeting on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update Patrick Barnes Director of Public Works, Town Engineer Town of Tiburon By Email to Patrick Barners: pbarnes@townoftiburon.org cc: Town Manager Greg Chanis: gchanis@townoftiburonl.org Dear Mr. Barnes, LATE MAIL# ±- We applaud the efforts of the Town of Tiburon to create safe and functional bicycle travel in our community. Our city needs viable pedestrian and bicycle alternatives to help counteract the growing automobile congesting affecting most Marin communities. The "Safe Routes to Schools" program is one such thoughtful example of success. For years, our son benefited riding to school safely on Tiburon bikeways. He rode his bike to school throughout his time in the Reed School District and has commuted from our home by bike to the Tiburon ferry to his professional work in downtown San Francisco. As we review the current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, we look for the same thoughtfulness as the "Routes to Schools" program. While we concur with the goals of the updated Master Plan, we know that the specific proposals matter. As residents of Greenwood Beach Road, we have witnessed the dramatic increase in bicycle use without a plan that addresses a complex issue: What is the safe capacity of this street for automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians? Who are the different bicycle, pedestrian, automobile and residential users of this street? How has use grown over time? How is a functional and safe solution delivered? We believe that: 1. Greenwood Beach Road has physical limits that prevent it from serving all its current and future users in an effective and safe manner: With no sidewalks, residential parking, automobile exit and entry to home driveways, limited lighting, blind corners and a steep incline, this road does not have the capacity or the characteristics to safely handle all forms of bicycle and pedestrian use. Drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, joggers and dog walkers are all put at risk. 2. Alternative bicycle access is needed for the faster, higher volume cyclists: Many bicyclists travel at speeds that approximate the automobile speed limits or faster — and they travel in large groups. These bikes must be directed to a roadway consistent with their speed of travel and scale of riders. Such a bikeway should be developed on Tiburon Boulevard. 3. The residential nature of the street should be acknowledged: No neighborhood can exist in isolation from its larger community. And no neighborhood should be unduly burdened to serve both community members and those from outside the community traveling through the neighborhood for various purposes. 4. Bike lane use of Greenwood Beach Road should not be promoted more and additionally signed and designated until larger solutions are considered and implemented: To further direct and encourage bicyclists to use an already compromised, over -capacity and unsafe roadway is not prudent. We support the Town's efforts to increase bicycle safety and functionality. We acknowledge the balance needed to serve bicyclists traveling through our community with those living within our community. We don't believe that the proposal for Greenwood Beach Road achieves those objectives yet. Please include these comments as part of the input for the January 19 Parks, Open Space, and Trails Committee meeting. Unfortunately, we are not available to attend in person. Sincerely, Nancy Peterson and Greg Moore 444 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon nancy(peterson.net mooregreg@comcast.net 2 Patrick Barnes From: Sent: To: Subject: oc ginisavage@aol.com Sunday, January 17, 2016 1:01 PM Patrick Barnes Greenwood Beach Road & bicycles Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged LATE MAIL kis Dear Mr Barnes, I have to be in New York on a business trip so unfortunately cannot attend the meeting. I feel I must share my thoughts with you on the matter. Each of our lives is already greatly impacted by the increasing number of cyclists along our road. I am constantly having interactions or altercations with riders who don't look where they're going, who are instantly belligerent if addressed, who show neither decency nor respect for anybody else & who frequently drive along the middle of the road as though they owned it. I've had someone drive smack into my open car door as I unloaded groceries. He could have been killed & so could I. High speeds, not paying attention to us cautiously pulling out of our own driveways. A big hazard & with the amount of aggression we encounter now & the major sense of their entitlement & f --k anyone else, whether it be pedestrians, cyclists, disabled people in wheelchairs, children dogs or homeowners it's really adversely affecting our previously peaceful way of life. It's bad enough when cars speed down the street. I've lost a beloved cat like that, but to have foul-mouthed cyclists shouting or gesturing expletives at us every time we emerge from our houses, often daily, is so unnecessary & disagreeable., & sets a miserable tone for the day, for them as well as us. I would assume that if cyclists had the right of way it would get even more dangerous & unpleasant for everyone concerned, especially the decrepit & schoolchildren who should be allowed safe passage walking or cycling to school. At least the children are usually civil if you suggest for their safety that they don't hog the road. Which is more than can be said for the arrogant & offensive adult cyclists often shouting back over their shoulders at their cohorts. It really is disturbing. Often there are inexperienced cyclists who have come from the city, who are wobbling about either lost, thirsty,or at the point of collapse needing shade & more water, comfort & directions & encouragement that it's only three miles further to the heart of downtown Tiburon & the ferry. And of course we want to be friendly and helpful & mostly are good neighbours but if scores more non -locals start arriving it's going to become impossible & untenable for us residents. Many of us are elderly now. It's not just a question of everybody's quality of life declining but of safety. All of them have been directed down a private street. Don't we too have some say about the environment we live in & chose for it's peace & quiet over 35 years ago. beach road yours sincerely, gini savage, homeowner 410 greeenwood Patrick Barnes From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Michael Savage [mjksavage@mac.com] Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:39 PM Patrick Barnes bdabbott@pacbell.net; Pam Snellgrove; Brenda Foster; Jake Steinman; aubrey.federal@yahoo.com; Moore, Greg; forrestmorphew@comcast.net; chrispetrin@sbcglobal.net; rcpassociates@placak.com; Heath, Harry; hansbernwall@gmail.com; barbrich4@gmail.com Greenwod Beach Road - Bike Path proposal LATE MAIL #_i. Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Letter to Patrick Barnes, Director of Public Works, Town Engineer, Town of Tiburon Dear Mr. Barnes, This has always been a lovely neighborhood road, a favorite pedestrian thoroughfare to and from Blackie's pasture. Children ride bikes here to and from schools. Homeowners and their visitors legitimately park their cars on both sides of the street overnight and during the day, and homeowners walk their dogs on leash to and from the park. The added hazard and safety issues that adult bicyclists force upon these pedestrians and young cyclists should be stopped. The speeding bicyclists are hard to see when exiting a vehicle or moving the vehicle out onto the road and most are unobservant, do not practice defensive cycling and some are rude and inconsiderate. It is hazardous and nerve-wracking to exit a private driveway onto the road because of speeding and/ or careless bicyclists. The adult bicyclists should be diverted to Tiburon Boulevard, where there are no impediments such as driveways, parked cars or children playing. Simple solution. Doable. Put up signs. There is plenty of room. Please let Greenwood Beach Road revert to being quiet, nonhazardous, safe and to be enjoyed by all the residents, their guests and those who use the road without disturbing others, who enjoy the quality of life and who pay taxes in the community.. Gini and I have lived on Greenwood Beach Road for more than 35 years. For most of that time, all users of the road have co -existed peacefully. But over the years a group of arrogant folk — adult bikers - have taken over our quiet road as if they were entitled to its exclusive use as a sort of speedway — without any care or consideration for others — least of all the homeowners whose only wish is to live in peace. I am in New York on business this week and cannot attend the meeting, but I can't emphasize enough how strongly I feel about this erosion of our peace and quiet. Please take action to protect us and our property. Sincerely, Michael Savage, homeowner i 410 Greenwood Beah Road, Tiburon, CA 94920 cc Greg Chanis, Town Manager Scott Anderson, Community Development Director 2 Patrick Barnes 5 of au_ LATE MAIL # From: jocelyn shorten [j ocelynshorten@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 2:45 PM To: Patrick Barnes Cc: bdabbott@pacbell.net; Pam Snellgrove; Brenda Foster; Jake Steinman; aubrey.federal@yahoo.com; Moore, Greg; forrestmorphew@comcast.net; chrispetrin@sbcglobal.net; rcpassociates@placak.com; Heath, Harry; hansbernwall@gmail.com; barbrich4@gmail_com Subject: Bicycle Master Plan Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Mr Barnes, We have lived on Greenwood Beach Road for over 40 years and STRONGLY oppose a bike path along Greenwood Beach Road for safety issues.We have become increasingly concerned about the number of aggressive and unsafe riders often cycling 3 or 4 abreast at high speed with little or no concern for pedestrians, particularly the elderly and children! It is also a serious hazard for residents trying to exit their driveways. The road is narrow with bends and a steep hill and caution has to be observed at all times as visibility is often severely restricted. We think a bike path adjacent to Tiburon Boulevard would be a much better solution. Unfortunately will be unable to attend the upcoming meeting, but please register our strong opposition to the proposed Bicycle Master Plan as it affects Greenwood Beach Road. Thank you Chris and Jocelyn Shorten i ocii Patrick Barnes From: brenda_foster@comcast.net Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 11:38 AM To: Patrick Barnes Cc: Bruce Abbot; Pam Snellgrove; jocelyn Shorten Subject: Greenwood Beach Road resident. LATE MAIL M 1 - Dear Mr Barnes, I am a resident of Greenwood Beach road. During the twenty three years I have resided here I have observed with dismay the increasing bicycle traffic and lack thereof of basic highway courtesy. Speed limits are mostly ignored by cyclists creating many as I have observed, accidents. Bicyclists harbor a total lack of respect for pedestrians safety, children, elderly and those of us who attempt to arrive and depart from our respective drive ways. Greenwood Beach has blind corners, hills and dips and caution is required for all who use it. A bike path on this street is an irresponsible idea and a dangerous one. Such a plan belongs on a main road with good visibility. Respectfully Brenda Foster 396 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon 1 Patrick Barnes From: Bruce Abbott [brucedabbott@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 4:16 PM To: Patrick Barnes; Greg Chanis Subject: FW: Bike Path Good morning Pat and Greg: LATE MAIL # �.- Please replace the email sent you yesterday and substitute this one. The difference is a change in the third paragraph to read "USE TIBURON BOULEVARD." Thank you. Bruce Abbott Dear Pat: A bike path on Greenwood Beach Road is adamantly opposed by everyone who lives on this street, and with very good reason. The street is too narrow, visibility is too restricted, it's capacity is grossly inadequate for the bike traffic that uses it, it is too dangerous, it generates far too much anxiety among those who live here and must use it as our only means of ingress and egress, it is a constant threat to safety, it introduces far too many belligerent and hostile bike riders, it is an imposition on the quality of life on this street, it is not necessary, and there is as better alternative. I could go on. There is not one resident of this street who cannot recite incident after incident of near accident, confrontation and intolerable behavior generated by the literally thousands of bikers who use this street. I personally have been subjected to vile and offensive language and threats of physical attack by bikers who appear to regard this street as exclusively theirs and who exhibit an unwillingness to behave themselves and respect the rights of those who live here. It would be a mistake to dismiss how serious the residents of this street are in opposition to this irresponsible initiative. USE TIBURON BOULEVARD. IT HAS ROOM AND IT HAS ACCESS. And take "out of town residents" off the Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission. They should have no voice in regulating Tiburon residents. Thank you for your kind attention, and best regards, Bruce Abbott 458 Greenwood Beach Road 1 Pamela A. Snellgrove 442 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, CA 94920 LATE MALL #_± January 13, 2016 Re: Greenwood Beach Road Proposed Bicycle Project — POST Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Community Workshop, January 19, 2016 Dear Members of the Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission, I am writing to voice my opposition to Item #3 shown on Table 1 of the list of proposed bicycle project list to be considered at the POST Meeting on January 19, 2016. I attended the first community workshop on May 19, 2015, along with many of my fellow Greenwood Beach Road neighbors. We clearly expressed our unanimous concerns about the enormous increase in bicycle traffic on our narrow residential street that has occurred since Route 10 bicycle directional signs were installed at the intersection of our street and Tiburon Blvd. several years ago, without prior notification from the Town. As a result, Greenwood Beach Road has become an out -of -control cyclist highway that endangers residents, pedestrians and cyclists alike on a daily basis. As I understand it, Item #3 would not serve to effectively control current bicycle traffic on the street nor reduce it. Therefore, it would be a waste of $10,000. Greenwood Beach Road from the Tiburon town line located near the Audubon Society to its dead end at Blackie's Pasture is a narrow, two-lane residential street with parking allowed on both sides. In addition to regular resident car, delivery/commercial, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic the street also handles a significant volume of local traffic going to/from the Baptist Church, preschool, and Bel Aire School as well as parking by those who use Blackie's Pasture. The topography of the road adds to its danger. Large groups of bicyclists unfamiliar with the street ride several abreast at fast, un -safe speeds often unable to see driveways, pedestrians or parked cars ahead of them. My own driveway is located at the bottom of a decline, blind to the street uphill, and almost on a daily basis I have dangerous near -misses with cyclists riding at enormous/uncontrolled speeds unable to stop as I cautiously exit my driveway. The situation is an emergency that will happen. The dangerous situation on Greenwood Beach Road will not be remedied by the installation of Class III bike route signs. The only effective solution in my opinion would be to either widen the street to accommodate a dedicated bicycle lane/s that would direct and restrict where cyclists can ride to separate them from car and pedestrian traffic, or to direct Route 10 bicycle traffic to continue along Tiburon Blvd. to Blackie's Pasture where it can flow onto the Old Rail Trail. Locals will continue to walk and ride along the street because they know it. Please remember that Greenwood Beach Road is first of all a residential street that was not designed or constructed to accommodate the high volume of traffic that it has come to bear. Sincerely yours, Pamela Snellgrove Patti Pickett C-/ From: Greg Chanis Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:29 AM To: Patti Pickett Subject: FW: Bike Path Dear Pat: A bike path on Greenwood Beach Road is adamantly opposed by everyone who lives on this street, and with very good reason. The street is too narrow, visibility is too restricted, it's capacity is grossly inadequate for the bike traffic that uses it, it is too dangerous, it generates far too much anxiety among those who live here and must use it as our only means of ingress and egress, it is a constant threat to safety, it introduces far too many belligerent and hostile bike riders, it is an imposition on the quality of life on this street, it is not necessary, and there is as better alternative. I could go on. There is not one resident of this street who cannot recite incident after incident of near accident, confrontation and intolerable behavior generated by the literally thousands of bikers who use this street. I personally have been subjected to vile and offensive language and threats of physical attack by biker who appear to regard this street as exclusively theirs and who exhibit an unwillingness to behave themselves and respect the rights of those who live here. It would be a mistake to dismiss how serious the residents of this street are in opposition to this irresponsible initiative. USE GREENWOOD BEACH ROAD. IT HAS ROOM AND IT HAS ACCESS. And take "out of town residents" off the Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission. They should have no voice in regulating Tiburon residents. Thank you for your kind attention, and best regards, Bruce Abbott 458 Greenwood Beach Road LATE MAIL # W. Aubrey and Gaby Federal 434 Greenwood Beach Rd. Tiburon, Ca. 94920 Patrick Barnes Director of Public Works Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, Ca. 94920 pbarnes@townoftiburon.org Re: Bike Path — Greenwood Beach Rd Dear Mr. Barnes, Jan. 11, 2016 We know it is no surprise to you that the residents of Greenwood Beach Road are furiously opposed to this plan. For years we have endured the daily "whoosh" of the multi colored peletons as they speed in unison, with NO regard to safety, along Greenwood Beach Road. Greenwood Beach Road is a RESIDENTIAL street --not a bicycle raceway, though this seems to be of no concern to many in the spandex crowd. We cannot tell you how many times our family and neighbors have narrowly escaped great harm from these careless speeders. Not to mention their rudeness, arrogance and total disregard for others. To create a bicycle pathway is a fine idea --to direct even more speeding bicycle traffic along Greenwood Beach Road is folly. The neighborhood children already know this route. Their usage is fine as is. There is no residential neighborhood in Tiburon that would tolerate this type and amount of bicycle traffic passing private homes if you were to enact this plan. This traffic belongs on the main road — Tiburon Boulevard - between Hwy 101 and Blackie's Pasture, at least. Thank you. Sincerely, Aubrey and Gay Federal s W. Aubrey and Gaby Federal 434 Greenwood Beach Rd. Tiburon, Ca. 94920 Patrick Barnes Director of Public Works Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, Ca. 94920 pbarnes@townoftiburon.org Re: Bike Path — Greenwood Beach Rd Dear Mr. Barnes, D GE Jan. 11, 2016 We know it is no surprise to you that the residents of Greenwood Beach Road are furiously opposed to this plan. For years we have endured the daily "whoosh" of the mufti colored peletons as they speed in unison, with NO regard to safety, along Greenwood Beach Road. Greenwood Beach Road is a RESIDENTIAL street --not a bicycle raceway, though this seems to be of no concern to many in the spandex crowd. We cannot tell you how many times our family and neighbors have narrowly escaped great harm from these careless speeders. Not to mention their rudeness, arrogance and total disregard for others. To create a bicycle pathway is a fine idea --to direct even more speeding bicycle traffic along Greenwood Beach Road is folly. The neighborhood children already know this route. Their usage is fine as is. There is no residential neighborhood in Tiburon that would tolerate this type and amount of bicycle traffic passing private homes if you were to enact this plan. This traffic belongs on the main road — Tiburon Boulevard - between Hwy 101 and Blackie's Pasture, at least. Thank you. Sincerely, Aubrey and Ga y Federal (790 ► X _HIEIT NO.