1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Update to City Council
17 June 2014
John Cox
Ed Fotsch
Robert Page
Patricia Pigman
Tom Reilly

2. The Importance of Noting Change
Probably just a passing cloud

3. Outline Committee status and initial priorities Committee research
Key findings
Requests of Council

4. Committee Status
Five members seated and one non-voting member invited from Bike Coalition
Liaison from City Council, Police, City Staff
First meeting in September 2013 (9 months ago)
Meetings held first Monday of the month
Committee has met with representatives from:
Bridge District, GGNRA, Bike Coalition, Fire, Transportation Authority of Marin, Bike Vendors
Agendas, Minutes and Resolutions posted online

5. Initial Focus and Priorities
Bike and Pedestrian safety
Optimized bike flow to minimize angst
Surveys of citizens, bikers and merchants
Recommendations to Council
Update Bicycle and Pedestrian plan (in progress)

6. Surveys and Results
Bike Surveys
Merchant Surveys
Citizen Surveys

7. Bike Census Information
Key Points
Spandex peaks earlier than renters ~11am
Relevant for traffic enforcement?
Renters peak at ~1pm
>2/3 of renters arrive between noon and 3pm
Relevant for bike parking/valet?
©SF Marketing

8. Bike Census Information
Key Points
Family and friends are the #1 source of visitor traffic
Internet is #2
©SF Marketing

9. Key Points 75% of visitors spent over $30 while in Sausalito
Bike Census Information
Key Points
75% of visitors spent over $30 while in Sausalito
©SF Marketing
©SF Marketing

10. Merchant Survey Information
Key Points
Sausalito merchants are split on the value of bike visitors to their business
Bike Parking is #1 Merchant Issue
©SF Marketing

11. Resident Survey Information
Residents are divided regarding impact of bikes
Southern Residents impacted more than Northern
Bikes on sidewalks, speeding, parking and not stopping for lights or pedestrians are key issues

12. Ambassador Option: Other Research:
A means to engage bikers prior to and after entering Sausalito to provide advise and assistance
Address issues of bike parking, riding on sidewalks, safety
Collaboration with VIPS and Citizen Volunteers

13. Other Research: Ambassador Program

14. Other Research: Ambassador Program Signage Opportunity

15. Other Research: Ambassador Program Signage Opportunity

16. Other Research: Vista Point Trail

17. Other Research: Vista Point Trail
Vista Point Trail Option:
A simple, convenient means to move the majority of visitor bikers to a dedicated bike trail
Would improve bike safety and reduce bike-car traffic on Alexander (Majority of bike accidents are in the park service property: 50 accidents in 2013)
Is less steep and more attractive than west side alternative
Already proposed in DOT-funded research (but NOT prioritized)
Would reduce speeds of bikes entering Sausalito and provide a safe area for tourists to stop prior to entering Sausalito (North end of East Road.) This is also an optimal place for signs and Ambassador engagement.

18. Other Research: Vista Point Trail

19. Other Research: Vista Point Trail

20. Other Research: Signage Signs for Bikers are a Challenge?

21. Other Research: Signage Signs for Bikers are a Challenge

22. Other Research: Signage Challenge

23. Specific Committee Recommendations and ‘Asks’
Consider crosswalk or other measures to improve pedestrian crossing at Richardson and Second Street
Support Vista Point Trail with outreach to GGNRA, Bridge District, County of Marin, DOT, other state and federal officials

24. Specific Committee Recommendations and ‘Asks’
Support Ambassador’s Program
Ask Staff to engage GGNRA and Bridge District to Improve signage particularly at entry to Sausalito
Consider ordinance to keep bikes off of narrow sidewalks on the south side of town
Consider ordinance to reduce bikes parked on central- city sidewalks now that Tracy Way parking is online
Support police surveillance of traffic lights and crosswalks during peak recreational biking hours on weekends and holidays

25. Bicycle and Pedestrian Update to City Council
17 June 2014
John Cox
Ed Fotsch
Robert Page
Patricia Pigman
Tom Reilly
Thank You for the Opportunity to Contribute to the City of Sausalito