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4400 Black Avenue Redevelopment – Transportation Assessment January 8, 2025 19 A significant impact occurs if a project conflicts with applicable or adopted policies, plans, or programs related to pedestrian facilities or otherwise decreases the performance or safety of pedestrian facilities. The Project is not anticipated to result in any such conflicts; therefore, the impact on pedestrian facilities is expected to be less-than-significant. Figure 7 shows the existing pedestrian infrastructure network in the vicinity of the project site. BICYCLE IMPACTS Bicycle paths, lanes, and routes are typical examples of bicycle transportation facilities, which are defined by Caltrans as being in one (1) of the following four classes: • Class I Bikeways/Multi-Use Paths: also referred to as multi-use or shared-use paths. They provide a separate, exclusive right of way for people to walk and bike. • Class II Bikeways/On-Street Bike Lanes: provide restricted right-of-way and are designated for the use of bicycles with a striped lane on a street or highway. These lanes are generally at least 5 feet wide (with a minimum width of four feet). The path of travel on bike lanes can be highlighted with green paint at locations of conflict zones. • Class III Bikeways/Bike Routes: are signed bike routes where bicyclists share a travel lane with motorists. Marked with sharrows, bike routes often exist where there is on-street parking to encourage cyclists to ride a safe distance away from a zone near parked vehicles known as a “door zone.” Sharrow markings inform drivers that cyclists should be expected on the street and be given sufficient room. • Class III Bikeways / Bicycle Boulevards: are similar to bicycle routes, where bicyclists and drivers share the travel lane. However, bicycle boulevards must be located on residential streets with low auto volume and low speeds. They typically include traffic calming measures to create, safe, comfortable streets, together with enhanced signage and pavement markings. • Class IV Bikeways / Protected On-Street Bike Lane/Cycle tracks: are bicycle lanes that are fully protected from auto traffic through raised elements, such as curbs, plastic bollards, landscaping, or parking. They are a key element of a bicycle network suitable for all ages and abilities due to their comfort and safety benefits. They are also known as protected bike lanes or cycle tracks. Currently, Class III (Bike Route) facilities exist for both directions of Black Avenue. Additionally, Santa Rita Road includes a Class II (Bike Lane) in the southbound direction of travel. The 2018 City of Pleasanton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan suggests that there are currently no additional improvements being considered for Black Avenue and that a feasibility study should be conducted for Santa Rita Road to determine what improvements should be considered for the future.