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Report regarding a resolution supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding (Project No. st3201). (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding (Project No. st3201).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco ("City") Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, known as Active South City, has identified Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard project area as having minimal pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, which hinders access to BART stations, shopping centers, schools, libraries, and more. These existing conditions are unfavorable for active transportation safety, comfort, and enjoyment as documented in the SSF Active Transportation Plan.
The City has developed the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project (Project) as part of the FY 2022-23 adopted Capital Improvement Program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity to the City of South San Francisco's commercial centers and attractions. This project will provide a major East-West bicycle route on Westborough Boulevard and a major North-South bicycle route on Junipero Serra Boulevard. These routes will assist with bicycle access to the SSF BART station, the San Bruno BART station, and other key destinations.
This application requests funding to assist the City in the plan and PAED phases, to gain Caltrans concurrence, and define the project for the design phase.
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