Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee 04/21/2026

The City of San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee held a meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing on several key transportation and infrastructure projects related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and traffic calming. The committee reviewed the first year of the pavement management program, including specific striping improvements funded partly by a grant and local matching funds. They discussed the Point San Pedro slurry project, which includes traffic calming measures such as lane narrowing and enhanced bike lane markings, with attention to parking impacts and safety concerns raised by the public. The committee also reviewed the city's traffic calming program, detailing the petition process, speed survey criteria, and funding allocation of $150,000 annually for traffic calming projects. Public comments highlighted concerns about bike lane widths, parking removal, and equitable voting rights for renters versus property owners in traffic calming decisions. Additionally, the committee received an update on the 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update, including project prioritization and cost estimates, and discussed intersection improvements and traffic flow analyses. Several motions to accept reports were passed, and the committee emphasized the need for continued public engagement and refinement of policies to address equity and safety. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included discussions of grant-funded projects and capital improvements with associated budgets.