tabber2Overview The Public Works staff worked with the community to create the Shore Line Drive / Westline Drive bikeway. The project modified striping on Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive to:Install a two-way bikeway - known as a cycle track - on the beach side of the street.Reduce the number of travel lanes from four to two or three lanes depending on the street section.Revise the parking lane on the beach side of the street.Provide left-turn lanes at key locations.Install loading zones, bicycle parking, disabled parking, beach parking signage and benches.Install bus shelters on Shore Line Drive at Kitty Hawk Drive and on Grand Street at Shore Line Drive.Install four new marked crosswalks.Construct ADA upgrades and bus stop islands.Remove the eastbound midblock bus stop between Kitty Hawk Road and Willow Street.Move the westbound bus stop on Shore Line Drive at Kitty Hawk Road from the near side to the far side of the intersection.Any questions or concerns should be directed to Gail Payne, Transportation Coordinator, by phone at 510-747-6892 or by email at gpayne@alamedaca.gov. Details Why this project?This bikeway project is listed as a high priority in the Bicycle Master Plan Update and the street is shown as a bicycle priority street in the City’s Transportation Element. The proposed bikeway project directly supports General Plan Policy 4.3.3.a, “Maintain and implement the Bicycle Master Plan with regard to physical system improvements (especially the identified priority projects), as well as programs and policies relating to encouragement, education and enforcement.” Further, the project supports General Plan City Design Element policies maximizing access to the shoreline. At the second community meeting in June 2012, the participants helped finalize the project goals and priorities, which are as follows:Provide more bicycling optionsMinimize traffic impactsMaintain bay viewsReduce multi-use path conflictsProvide parking for apartments/condosImprove visibilityReduce motor vehicle speedsMake saferThe reduction of travel lanes provides the opportunity to reallocate space for other uses such as a bikeway, left-turn lanes and parking. According to the Federal Highway Administration, streets with travel lane reductions have multiple benefits for vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicyclists, such as:Decrease vehicle travel lanes for pedestrians to cross;Allow for better visibility of pedestrians waiting or attempting to cross the street;Improve circulation for bicyclists when a bikeway is added;Provide the opportunity for additional on-street parking, which is also a buffer between pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles;Reduce rear-end and side-swipe collisions; andImprove speed limit compliance.What does the project cost?The costs of the Shore Line/Westline bikeway project are as follows:- On March 8, 2011, the City received notification from Caltrans on the success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program federal grant application, which totals $416,400. - On May 17, 2011, the City Council approved the Transportation Development Act Article 3 state funds, which are allocated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, totaling $46,400. - On June 11, 2013, the City Council approved a total of $509,000 in citywide development fee funds for this project.- Total project budget is $971,770. Maps The project is on Shore Line Drive between Westline Drive and Broadway; Westline Drive between Otis Drive and Shore Line Drive; and Broadway between Shore Line Drive and Bayview Drive. Plan and Cross Section Figures (November 2012)- Figure 1 Broadway and Shore Line Drive Connection- Figure 2 Shore Line Drive - South Shore Center Area- Figure 3 Shore Line Drive between Willow Street and South Shore Center- Figure 4 Shore Line Drive - Grand Street Area- Figure 5 Shore Line Drive between Grand Street and Shell Gate Road- Figure 6 Shore Line Drive and Westline Drive Connection- Figure 7 Westline Drive at Shorepoint Court- Figure 8 Westline Drive and Otis Drive Intersection Schedule 1974 City prioritized the bikeway project in the Bikeway Proposal - City of Alameda 1999City prioritized the bikeway project in the City's Bicycle Master Plan 2010November: City prioritized the project in the City's Bicycle Master Plan UpdateDecember: City submitted federal grant application to Caltrans 2011 March: Caltrans selected the bikeway project 2012January: Caltrans authorized the outreach processMay: Community Meeting #1June: Community Meeting #2October: Community Meeting #3November: Completed state environmental review processNovember: Transportation Commission recommends approval of the concept (Staff Report, Comment Summary and Presentation)2013February: Completed national environmental review processMarch-December: Finalized designDecember: Transportation Commission recommends approval of the design (Staff Report, Arborist Report) 2014 January: Transportation Commission recommends approval of the revised design (Staff Report)March: Request City Council approval to begin the construction bid process (Agenda Item #6-A, Staff Report, Presentation)October 7: City Council awarded the construction contract (Agenda Item #5-E)October 11: Groundbreaking Ceremony at Pedal Beach bike rental on Shore Line DriveFall: Begin construction2015March: Complete constructionMarch 7: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Shore Line Drive / Westline Drive by Boardsports Press releaseBest of Alameda Readers' Choice Pick for "Best Thing to Happen in the Past Year" - Alameda Magazine What was the process?To implement this project, the Public Works staff submitted a grant application to Caltrans for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) on December 8, 2010. On March 8, 2011, the City received notification from Caltrans on the success of the grant application. Caltrans has awarded the City $416,400 from the HSIP grant with a local match of $46,400 making the total project cost as $462,800. Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds are allocated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission as a local match for this HSIP grant. The City Council approved the TDA local match during the May 17, 2011 meeting. In 2012, Public Works staff worked with the community to gain consensus on a recommended option, and held meetings in May, June and October 2012. The Transportation Commission approved the recommended option on November 28, 2012. In 2013, Public Works staff drafted the design, worked with Caltrans on approvals and secured remaining monies. On June 11, 2013, the City Council approved a total of $509,000 in citywide development fee funds for this project increasing the total project budget to $971,770. In December 2013, the Transportation Commission approved the design. In January 2014, the Transportation Commission approved a revised design. In March 2014, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized a call for construction bids. In October 2014, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Chrisp Company and Ray's Electric. Construction started in October 2014 and finished in March 2015. Town Hall Shore Line Drive / Westline Drive Bikeway Educational Pamphlet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announcement - Sat, March 7, 2015 at 11 a.m.Shore Line Drive / Westline Drive at BoardsportsPress release
