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Pleasanton BART October 9, 2025 <br />Site Re-Use Options Memorandum <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />2. Site Circulation <br /> <br />The preliminary design concepts explore two key distinctions in site circulation: <br />a. A turnaround layout versus a loop layout for vehicle access on the west side of the <br />BART station, and <br />b. Off-street versus on-street configurations for the existing bicycle lane on Owens Drive <br />along the BART station frontage, which also connects to the Iron Horse trail that goes <br />through the station. <br /> <br />Each option reflects different approaches to internal circulation, mode separation, and <br />interaction with future development sites. The selection of the vehicular circulation layout and <br />the bicycle lane configuration are independent of each other and can be combined depending <br />on the overall site design. However, the preferences of BART and/or City staff indicated during <br />the concept design process are noted in the sections below. <br /> <br /> <br />Figure 2-1: The four proposed development sites. <br />a. Vehicle Access to Station: Alternatives <br />The existing passenger loading area on the Pleasanton side of the BART station provides about <br />350 feet of curbside loading space with the first 150 feet designated for taxis and the remainder <br />designated as passenger drop-off zone, including 40 feet of accessible curb space nearest to <br />the station entrance. A reduction in BART rider parking in the future may lead to an increased <br />requirement for the curb length dedicated to passenger loading. This analysis will be part of a <br />future study. <br /> <br />Two configurations for vehicular access to accommodate passenger loading within the station <br />are under consideration, which are described below. In accordance with BART policy and <br />priority, both options prioritize accessible drop-offs (with clear signage) close to the station entry <br />for convenient access. The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards require at least one <br />accessible passenger loading zone to be provided for every continuous 100 linear feet of <br />passenger loading zone (or fraction thereof). Both configurations would also accommodate <br />curbside drop-off areas on Owens Drive along the BART station frontage on one or both sides <br />of the Iron Horse trail. The corresponding curb length is indicated in each option below.