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GENERAL INFORMATION:
The SFMTA is currently working with the San Francisco Planning Department, Office of Major Environmental Analysis (MEA) and a consultant team to perform an environmental review of the Bicycle Plan in response to the California Superior Court Peremptory Writ of Mandate. The City cannot implement any bicycle-related facility improvements which could result in a physical streetscape change (striping bike lanes and shared-lane "sharrows", installing bicycle racks and signs) until a full environmental review of the Bicycle Plan has been completed. The Bicycle Plan contains specific proposed near-term bicycle route network improvement projects.
The SFMTA Bicycle Program held four local meetings in various areas of the City in May and June. These meetings focused on the near-term bicycle improvement projects proposed in the Bicycle Plan, and attendance increased dramatically through the four meetings.
To comment on the Plan or projects within the Plan, email bicycle@sfmta.com or call 311.
For detailed descriptions and drawings of the near-term bicycle route network improvement projects, please click here.
BICYCLE PLAN UPDATE:
View the August 25, 2008 Bicycle Plan Status Report.
DRAFT BICYCLE PLAN:
Download the Bicycle Plan Overview (831 KB)
The Draft San Francisco Bicycle Plan is an update of the 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 Section 16.102 and Section 8A.113 state that San Francisco should develop “a safe, interconnected bicycle circulation network;" and that travel… “by bicycle and on foot must be an attractive alternative to travel by private automobile." The City Charter also states that “bicycling shall be promoted by encouraging safe streets for riding, convenient access to transit, bicycle lanes, and secure bicycle parking.”
The Bicycle Plan contains specific proposed near-term bicycle route network improvement projects. Visit the Bicycle Plan Projects page for more information on the proposed projects, including existing and proposed drawings.
PROJECT QUESTIONS:
All questions related to the Bicycle Plan environmental review process should be directed to the San Francisco Planning Department, Office of Major Environmental Analysis (MEA), Debra Dwyer, Bicycle Plan EIR coordinator, at 415-575-9031. Link to the Planning Department’s MEA here.
All questions about the Bicycle Plan and specific proposed bicycle route network improvement projects should be directed to the Municipal Transportation Agency at bicycle@sfmta.com or 415-585-BIKE (2453).
PROJECT TIMELINE:
March 26, 2008: 80 people attended an open house sponsored by the SFMTA regarding the status of the City’s Bicycle Plan. City staff reviewed the City’s “transit first” policy, goals of the Bicycle Plan, as well as the status of the bicycle plan injunction and the process for completion and approval of its environmental review. Staff also informed the public of additional input opportunities, including four neighborhood meetings in May and June that would focus on proposed bicycle route network improvement projects. Specific questions were raised related to bicycle safety and enforcement, bicycle network connections, vehicle lane reductions, and parking impacts. Download the City’s presentation (PDF, 1.8 MB).
March 15, 2008: 2007.0347E: San Francisco Bicycle Plan - Read the Notice of Availability of Initial Study and Initial Study (PDF, 4.6 MB). The Initial Study Appendix is available in two parts. Read the Initial Study Appendix Part 1 of 2 (PDF, 16.4 MB). Read the Initial Study Appendix Part 2 of 2 (PDF, 18.1 MB).
December 4, 2007: MTA Board approves a modified scope of environmental review. View the MTAB packet and resolution (PDF, .97 MB).
July 25, 2007: Superior Court issues a Peremptory Writ of Mandate. View the Peremptory Writ of Mandate (PDF, .98 MB) This document finalized the Order Granting Peremptory Writ of Mandate.
June 26, 2007: A public scoping meeting was held on June 26, 2007, at 6 p.m., 101 Grove Street. Notice of Public Scoping Meeting and Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (PDF, .78 MB) This meeting was held to meet CEQA requirements that at least one public scoping meeting be conducted for projects of Statewide, regional, or area-wide significance.
June 5, 2007: 2007.0347E: San Francisco Bicycle Plan - Read the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (PDF, 7.8 MB ) This notice met CEQA requirements that the public be notified when a decision is made to prepare an EIR.
April 12, 2007: Environmental Evaluation Application submitted to the Planning Department. View the Environmental Evaluation Application (PDF, .18 MB).
January 30, 2007: MTA Board directs staff to perform the necessary environmental review. View the MTAB packet and resolution (PDF, .83 MB).
November 7, 2006 : Superior Court issues an Order Granting Peremptory Writ of Mandate. View the Order Granting Petition for Peremptory Writ of Mandate (PDF, .98 MB ). This document forced implementation of bicycle projects to cease.
PROJECT DOWNLOADS:
View and Download individual chapters of the Draft Bicycle Plan:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Chapter 1 Bicycle Route Network
Chapter 2 Bicycle Parking
Chapter 3 Transit and Bridge Access
Chapter 4 Education
Chapter 5 Enforcement and Safety
Chapter 6 Promotion
Chapter 7 General Plan Amendments, Environmental Review, and Citywide coordination
Chapter 8 Bicycle Funding
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