Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
The City of Newark was awarded a grant in the amount of $119,000 from the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) to develop its first Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. This grant is through the Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary Fund Program (Cycle 4). The City’s matching funds in the amount of $30,000 are from Measure B pass-through bicycle and pedestrian funds.
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is needed as a comprehensive planning document that will provide a vision for Newark’s future biking and walking environment. The plan will include an analysis of existing conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists in Newark and will put forth recommendations for making biking and walking more viable alternatives to automobile use for recreational, school, and work trips. The plan will thoroughly address gap closure needs, safety improvements and programs, and improving convenient access to public transit, activity centers, and schools. The ultimate goal is to prioritize and implement infrastructure improvements and educational/enforcement programs that will improve the biking and walking environment in Newark. This will result in reduced traffic congestion and improve the overall health of the community. For additional details, please see the project summary ACTIA project summary.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Website
The City's transportation planning consultant, Fehr & Peers, has established a dedicated website where information related to development of the master plan will be available to the public. Please visit this website at http://newarkbikepedplan.fehrandpeers.net to review the master plan components and provide your own input on the plan.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
As part of the development process for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, the City Council formed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The BPAC is made up of seven community members who are interested in bicycling and pedestrian related issues. The BPAC’s assignment is to advise City staff and the City’s transportation planning consultant, Fehr & Peers, during development of the Master Plan document. The BPAC has held one meeting to date and two additional meetings are tentatively scheduled over the course of the project. The next BPAC meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm on December 16, 2010, at the Silliman Activity Center meeting room located at 6800 Mowry Avenue.
Two community workshops are scheduled as part of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The first workshop was held on October 21, 2010. The second workshop is scheduled for December 16, 2010 at the Silliman Activity Center meeting room located at 6800 Mowry Avenue. All interested community members are encouraged to attend and meet with City staff and the City’s consultant to help provide input on the master plan. For more information, please read the information summary - Community Workshop or contact Soren Fajeau at {encode="soren.fajeau@newark.org"}