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GENERAL INFORMATION:

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The SFMTA is currently working with the San Francisco Planning Department, Office of Major Environmental Analysis (MEA) and a consultant team to perform an environmental review of the Bicycle Plan in response to the California Superior Court Peremptory Writ of Mandate. The City cannot implement any bicycle-related facility improvements which could result in a physical streetscape change (striping bike lanes and shared-lane "sharrows", installing bicycle racks and signs) until a full environmental review of the Bicycle Plan has been completed. The Bicycle Plan contains specific proposed near-term improvement projects.

The SFMTA Bicycle Program held four local meetings in various areas of the City in May and June. These meetings focused on the 56 new near-term bicycle improvement projects proposed in the Bicycle Plan, and attendance increased dramatically through the four meetings.

To comment on the Plan or projects within the Plan, email bicycle@sfmta.com or call 311. Refer to the map above to see which near-term bicycle improvement projects discussed at each meeting.

For detailed project descriptions and drawings, please click here.

BICYCLE PLAN UPDATE:

View the January 15, 2008 Bicycle Plan Status Report.

DRAFT SF BICYCLE PLAN:

Download the entire Draft San Francisco Bicycle Plan ( PDF,52 MB).

The Draft San Francisco Bicycle Plan consists of the "Policy Framework" document, "Network Improvement" document, and Implementation Phasing of specific bicycle route network improvements identified within the Plan. The Plan is an update of the 1997 San Francisco Bicycle Plan. By maintaining an approved bicycle plan, the City and County of San Francisco is eligible for selected State and regional funds to develop bikeways and related facilities. Additionally, San Francisco City Charter sections 16.102 and Section 8A.113 state that San Francisco should develop “a safe, interconnected bicycle circulation network;" and that travel… “by bicycle and on foot must be an attractive alternative to travel by private automobile." The City Charter also states that “bicycling shall be promoted by encouraging safe streets for riding, convenient access to transit, bicycle lanes, and secure bicycle parking.”

The Bicycle Plan contains specific proposed near-term improvement projects. Visit the Bicycle Plan Projects page for more information on the proposed projects, including existing and proposed drawings.

PROJECT QUESTIONS:

All questions related to the Bicycle Plan environmental review process should be directed to the San Francisco Planning Department, Office of Major Environmental Analysis (MEA), Debra Dwyer, Bicycle Plan EIR coordinator, at 415-575-9031. Link to the Planning Department’s MEA here.

All questions about the Bicycle Plan and specific bicycle route network improvements should be directed to the Municipal Transportation Agency at bicycle@sfgov.org or 415-585-BIKE (2453).

PROJECT TIMELINE:

March 26, 2008: 80 people attended an open house sponsored by the SFMTA regarding the status of the City’s Bicycle Plan. City staff reviewed the City’s “transit first” policy, goals of the Bike Plan, as well as the status of the bicycle plan injunction and the process for completion and approval of its environmental review. Staff also informed the public of additional input opportunities, including four neighborhood meetings in May and June that would focus on specific bicycle plan projects. Specific questions were raised related to bicycle safety and enforcement, bicycle network connections, vehicle lane reductions, and parking impacts. Download the City’s presentation (PDF, 1.8 MB).

March 15, 2008: 2007.0347E: San Francisco Bicycle Plan - Read the Notice of Availability of Initial Study and Initial Study (PDF, 4.6 MB). The Initial Study Appendix is available in two parts. Read the Initial Study Appendix Part 1 of 2 (PDF, 16.4 MB). Read the Initial Study Appendix Part 2 of 2 (PDF, 18.1 MB).

December 4, 2007: MTA Board approves a modified scope of environmental review. View the MTAB packet and resolution (PDF, .97 MB).

July 25, 2007: Superior Court issues a Peremptory Writ of Mandate. View the Peremptory Writ of Mandate (PDF, .98 MB) This document finalized the Order Granting Peremptory Writ of Mandate.

June 26, 2007: A public scoping meeting was held on June 26, 2007, at 6 p.m., 101 Grove Street. Notice of Public Scoping Meeting and Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (PDF, .78 MB) This meeting was held to meet CEQA requirements that at least one public scoping meeting be conducted for projects of Statewide, regional, or area-wide significance.

June 5, 2007: 2007.0347E: San Francisco Bicycle Plan - Read the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (PDF, 7.8 MB ) This notice met CEQA requirements that the public be notified when a decision is made to prepare an EIR.

April 12, 2007: Environmental Evaluation Application submitted to the Planning Department. View the Environmental Evaluation Application (PDF, .18 MB).

January 30, 2007: MTA Board directs staff to perform the necessary environmental review. View the MTAB packet and resolution (PDF, .83 MB).

November 7, 2006 : Superior Court issues an Order Granting Peremptory Writ of Mandate. View the Order Granting Petition for Peremptory Writ of Mandate (PDF, .98 MB ). This document forced implementation of bicycle projects to cease.

PROJECT DOWNLOADS:

1. View and Download the Policy Framework Document (PDF, 27 MB):

This component of the Plan provides the policies and components of a successful bicycle program. Seven major goals are identified within this document: (1) increase safe bicycle use; (2) refine and expand the existing bicycle route network; (3) ensure plentiful, high-quality bicycle parking to complement the bicycle route network; (4) adopt bicycle-friendly practices and policies (such as, ensuring other planning efforts contain bicycle transportation sections) (5) promote safe bicycling; (6) increase enforcement of bicycle-related violations; and (7) prioritize and increase bicycle funding.

View and Download individual chapters of the Policy Framework Document:
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Bicycle Network
Chapter 3 Bicycle Parking
Chapter 4 Transit and Bridge Access
Chapter 5 Education
Chapter 6 Enforcement and Safety
Chapter 7 Promotion
Chapter 8 General Plan Amendments
Glossary
Appendix A Supplemental Design Guidelines
Appendix B Sharrow Study

2. View and Download the Network Improvement Document (PDF, 29 MB):

This component of the Plan describes the existing Bicycle Route Network, identifies potential improvements to the Bicycle Route Network, and describes the network’s opportunities and constraints. Several options are proposed for Bicycle Route Network improvements within this document. The Bicycle Route Network map graphically illustrates the existing bicycle route network, proposed near-term improvements to the bicycle route network, and proposed long-term improvements to the bicycle route network.

Proposed long-term improvements to the bicycle route network are conceptual, and detailed designs have not been developed. The proposed long-term improvements are either improvements to segments of the existing bicycle route network or are additions of newly-designated streets and pathways to the bicycle route network.”

Proposed near-term projects will be specifically evaluated within the proposed environmental review. Near-term projects are described in the Implementation Phase component.

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