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2026 PLEASANTON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN | 85 IMPLEMENTATION Policy Action Policy 2.4: Reduce vehicle speeds and volumes along neighborhood bikeways and local corri- dors to support comfortable travel. Action 2.4a: Implement traffic calming measures—such as curb extensions, lane narrowing, chi- canes, and speed cushions—on local and collector streets intended to function as comfortable, low-stress routes. Action 2.4b: Evaluate opportunities for traffic diversion, turn restrictions, or circulation chang- es to reduce through-traffic on local streets serving as key bicycle and pedestrian corridors. Policy 2.5: Reduce stress at intersections, where discomfort is often highest. Action 2.5a: Design and retrofit intersections to minimize vehicle approach and turning speeds, maximize separation between motor vehicles and bikeways, and provide context-ap- propriate visibility zones. Action 2.5b: Reduce crossing distances and provide protected or signalized crossings where warranted. Action 2.5c: Apply signal timing strategies such as Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) and protected phases to reduce conflicts and stress. Action 2.5d: Provide and maintain signal detection for bicyclists at all signalized intersections, including on side streets. Action 2.5e: At intersections along roadways with bicycle facilities, provide design accommo- dations for bicyclists making left-turns, such as detection in turn pockets, dedicated bicycle signal phases, bicycle boxes, or two-stage turn boxes where feasible. Action 2.5f: Implement daylighting practices at intersections and high-volume commercial driveways to maximize sightlines and reduce conflict stress. Policy 2.6: Ensure that bicycle and pedestrian routes are intuitive and easy to follow. Action 2.6a: Develop a citywide signage and wayfinding system for pedestrians and bicyclists, including distances to destinations and facility type indications that reflect the local culture and community. Action 2.6b: Provide consistent wayfinding signage along the Focus Network and key walking and bicycling corridors. Action 2.6c: Clearly mark transitions where facility type, separation, or operating conditions change. Action 2.6d: Update and maintain public-facing print and digital maps to ensure facility leg-ends and routing are intuitive for all users. Policy 2.7: Minimize discomfort and conflicts created by commercial and residential driveways along active transportation corridors. Action 2.7a: Review and revise development standards to limit the frequency of new driveways along the Focus Network, encouraging consolidated access points where feasible. Action 2.7b: Require continuous, level sidewalk paving across driveways to visually prioritize pedestrians and maintain a comfortable walking surface. Action 2.7c: Update bicycle design standards to incorporate driveway designs that accommo- date elevated bike lanes/cycle tracks.