Adopt long-term plan for 86 miles of new bike lanes and 111 pedestrian safety improvements

Bicycle & Pedestrian PlanInfrastructure

In Plain English

Richmond created this plan after analyzing collision data to identify the most dangerous areas for bikers and walkers. The plan prioritizes 292 projects across the city, from protected bike lanes to safer crosswalks. If approved, staff can apply for state and federal grants to fund these improvements.

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Votes

ADOPT resolution approving the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan with additional language: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby: 1) adopt the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit A to this resolution; and 2) directs staff to: a) emphasize on pedestrian safety around schools; b) collaborate with Contra Costa County to ensure coordinated planning for seamless bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting and serving residents of Richmond, North Richmond and El Sobrante; and c) seek funding to expand bicycle and pedestrian connectivity with strong coordination with neighboring jurisdictions (including City of San Pablo, City of El Cerrito, and Contra Costa County) to provide facilities in areas that are served by streets that traverse multiple jurisdictions including areas like North Richmond and El Sobrante.

Moved by: Soheila BanaSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Melvin WillisAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye

Eduardo MartinezAye