Draft San Francisco bicycle plan : Planning Department case # 2007.0347E

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Draft San Francisco Bicycle Plan
Planning Department Case # 2007.0347E
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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
June 5, 2007 1650MissionSt.
Suite400
RE: CASE NO. 2007.0347E - SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE PLAN PROJECT SanFrancisco.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND CA94103-2479
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING
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415.558.6378
To: To Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, and Interested Parties:
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A Notice ofPreparation (NOP) ofan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a Notice of Public 415.558 6409
Scoping Meetings forthe above-referenced project, described below, has been issued by the
Planning
PlanningDepartment. The NOP/Notice ofPublic Scoping Meeting iseitherattached or is Information
available upon requestfrom Debra Dwyer, whomyou may reach at [phone] orat the abo\e 415.558 6377
address. The NOP/Notice ofPublic ScopingMeeting will also be available on-line at
www.sfgov.org/site/planning/mea by approximatelyJune5.
Project Description. The San Francisco Bicycle Plan Project (Proposed Project) would involve the
adoptionof a citywide bicycle transportation plan (comprised ofboth the "Policy Framework" and
"NetworkImprovement" planningdocuments) and implementation ofspecific bicycle
improvements identified within the plan. The Proposed Project sets objectives and identifies
policy changes that would enhance the City'sbikeability. Italso describes theexisting bicycle
route network (a series of interconnected streets in which bicycling is encouraged), and identifies
gaps within the citywide bicycle route network that require improvement.
The Proposed Projectis an updateoftheexisting 1997 San Francisco Bicycle Plan. By maintaining
an approved bicycle plan, the City and County ofSan Francisco is eligible for selected State and
regional funds to develop bikeways and related facilities. Additionally, San Francisco Gty
CharterSections 16.102 and Section 8A.113 state that San Francisco should develop "a safe,
interconnected bicycle circulation network; travel...by bicycle and on foot must be an attractive
alternative to travelby private automobile"; and "bicycling shall be promoted by encouraging
safe streets for riding, convenient access to transit, bicycle lanes, and secure bic) cle parkin;.', I or
more information about the Bicycle Plan Project, please visit the Bike Program Web site at:
www.bicycle.sfmta.com/bikeplan
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The Planning Department has determined that an EIR must be prepared for the Proposed Proje<t
prior to any final decision regarding whether to approve the project. The purpose ol the I IK is to
provide information about potential significant physical environmental effects of the Proposed
Project, to identify possible ways to minimize the significant effects, and to describe and analv/e
possible alternatives to the proposed project. Preparation ofan NOPor EIR does not indicate a
decision by the City to approve or to disapprove the project. However, prior to making any SU(h
decision, the decision makers must review and consider the information contained in the I IK
The Planning Department will hold one (1) PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING, at the time and
location indicated in the NOP/Notice of Public Scoping Meeting. The purpose ot this meeting is
to receive oral comments toassist the Planning Department in reviewing the scope and content ot
the environmental impact analysis and information to be contained in the I IK tor the proje<t
Written comments will also be accepted at this meeting and until the close ol business OT) luly <\
2007. Written comments should be sent to Debra Dwyer, San Francisco Planning, Vpailment.
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www.sfplanning.org
1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103. The San Francisco Planning Department
maintainsa listofpersons who haveexpressed an interest in the Proposed Project. In an effort to
reduce paperwork, future mailings will be conducted viaemail to those persons for whoman
email address has been provided. In theevent thatyou would prefer to receive future mailings
through the U.S. Postal Service, you must inform Debra Dwyer in writing at the address above.
Ifyou work foranagency that is a Responsible or a Trustee Agency, we need to know the views
ofyouragency as to the scope and content of theenvironmental information that is relevant to
youragency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the Proposed Project. Your agency
may need to use the EIRwhen considering a permitorother approval for this project. We will
also need the nameof the contact person foryouragency. Ifyou have questions concerning
environmental review ofthe Proposed Project, please contactDebra Dwyerat [phone].
SANFRANCISCO
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OFAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING
Date ofthisNotice: June5, 2007
Lead Agency: San Francisco PlanningDepartment
1650Mission Street, Suite400, SanFrancisco, CA 94103
AgencyContactPerson: Debra Dwyer Telephone: [phone]
ProjectTitle: SanFrancisco BicyclePlan Update EIR
Project Sponsor: SanFranciscoMunicipal TransportationAgency
ContactPerson: OliverGajda Telephone: [phone]
Project Address: City-wide
Assessor's Blockand Lot: Notapplicable.
Cityand County: SanFrancisco
Project Description: See attached.
THIS PROJECT MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT IS REQUIRED. This determination is based upon the
criteria of the Guidelines of the State Secretary for Resources, Sections 15063 (Initial Study), 15064
(DeterminingSignificantEffect), 15065 (Mandatory FindingsofSignificance).
A PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING will be held pursuant to the State of California Public Resources
Code Section 21083.9 and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15206 to receive
oral comments concerning the scope of the EIR. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26,h, at
6:00 p.m. at 101 Grove Street, corner of Grove and Polk Streets in the third floor auditorium. Please
seethe attachmentformore information.
Written comments on the scope of the EIR will be accepted until the close ofbusiness on July 6, 2007
Written comments should be sent to Debra Dwyer, San Francisco Planning Department, 1650 Mission
Street, Suite400, SanFrancisco, CA94103.
Documents relating to the proposed project are available for review, by appointment, at the Planning
Department, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103. Please contact Debra Dwyei .it
[phone].
State Agencies: We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the
environmental information that is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection
with the proposed project. Your agency may need to use the EIR when considering a permit or Other
approval for this project. Please include the nameofa contact person in youragency. Thank you.
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SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE PLAN UPDATE EIR
CASE NO. 2007.0347E
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The San Francisco Bicycle Plan Project (Proposed Project) would involve the adoption of a citywide
bicycle transportation plan (comprised of both the "Policy Framework" and "Network Improvement"
planning documents) and implementation of specific bicycle improvements identified within the plan.
The Proposed Project sets objectives and identifies policy changes that would enhance the City's
bikeability. It also describes the existing bicycle route network (a series of interconnected streets in which
bicycling is encouraged), and identifies gaps within the citywide bicycle route network that require
improvement.
The Proposed Project is an update of the existing 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; travel...by bicycle and on foot must be an attractive alternative to travel by private automobile";
and "bicycling shall be promoted by encouraging safe streets for riding, convenient access to transit,
bicycle lanes, and secure bicycle parking." For more information about the Bicycle Plan Project, please
visit the Bike Program Web site at: vvwvv.bicvcle.sfmta.com/bikeplan.
The Proposed Project includes implementation of the following documents: the "Policy Framework," the
"Network Improvement Document," and the phasing of implementation for potential bicycle route
network improvements. Each ofthese components ofthe Proposed Project is described briefly below.
1. Policy Framework
This component of the Proposed Project 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 ofbicycle-related violations; and (7) prioritize and increase bicycle funding.
2. Network Improvement Document
This component 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 bike route improvements within this document. The attached map graphically illustrates
the proposed bicycle network as it is currently envisioned. The items on the map are grouped into
categories that reflect a proposed phasing of bicycle improvements described in the Network
Improvement Document. The map shows the existing bicycle route network, proposed near-term
improvements, and proposed long-term improvements to the bicycle route network. The map also shows
proposed shared use lane markings ("sharrows") installation at various locations throughout the city.
Shared Lane Pavement markings assist cyclists with proper lane placement along bicycle routes when
bike lanes are not present, and assist drivers by indicating routes where cyclists may be more prevalent.
More information regarding these proposed roadway markings can be found at
http://www.sfmta.com/cms/bsafe/28372.html.
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