Campaign Crossing 101

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="05ad05a3.jpg"> <div> <B>    </B><B>     </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                                                                                      </B></FONT><I>   </I><I>Bike San Mateo County</I><I>                      </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>                 </I></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="05bd2123.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bike San Mateo County"><U><B><U>HOME</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Web Site Content"><U>Web Site Content</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Using your bike"><U>Using your bike</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Campaign Projects"><U>Campaign & Projects</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Issues"><U>Current Issues</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dangerous Conditions"><U>Dangerous Conditions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Google Discussion Groups"><U>Google Discussion Groups</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meetings"><U>Meetings</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resources"><U>Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local News Updates"><U>Local News & Updates</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bikes on Transit"><U>Bikes on Transit</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Route Suggestions"><U>Route Suggestions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact/ Join Bike SMC"><U>Contact/ Join Bike SMC</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Getting Involved"><U>Getting Involved</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Improvements"><U>Improvements</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Case of an Accident Legal Considerat"><U>In Case of an Accident & Legal Considerations</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Campaign Crossing 101</I></div> <div> <B><U>Background</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Highway 101 runs north south through the entire length of San Mateo County creating a barrier separating San Mateo County into two sections: west of 101 and east of 101. Most of the overpasses and tunnels to cross 101 are designed for high traffic volumes and provide on and off access to highway 101. Because of the 101 on/off ramps and the high traffic volumes, using these to cross 101 by bike or feet is dangerous and unpleasant resulting a real barrier to pedestrians and bicyclists.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Campaign Goals</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Develop and implement improvements to eliminate 101 as a barrier to bicyclists and pedestrians, and reconnect west San Mateo County to east San Mateo County. Develop and implement short-term quick improvements, assist current pedestrians and bicyclists in dealing with the current facilities and work toward long term solutions.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Campaign Plan</U></B></div> <div> Document current conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing 101</div> <div> Develop recommendations for using existing facilities.</div> <div> Find members in each city to organize and advocate for improvements. Develop contacts and relationships in each city and Caltrans to present and advocate improvements.</div> <div> Identify and get implemented short term easy improvements</div> <div> Study and learn about good design practices, review similar situations in other areas and how they have been addressed, develop the expertise to define practical, workable improvements.</div> <div> Learn about long term developments and be prepared to avoid past problems by ensuring new developments include pedestrian and bicycle provisions.</div> <div> Complete a report on current conditions, short-term solutions and long term improvements, present to cities and county agencies and work toward implementation.</div> <div> Build public support for improvements; use to get improvements implemented.</div> <bR> <div> Get Involved: To be successful this campaign needs members to be actively involved. Regardless of your experience, age, or ability, we encourage you to get involved. Email bikesmc@hotmail.com <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:"><U><U>bikesmc@hotmail.com</U></U></A></FONT> and let us know you want to help.</div> <bR> <div> What you could do</div> <div> Help us with reviews of current existing conditions in your city.</div> <div> Provide suggestions on short term or easy improvements.</div> <div> Help us make improvement suggestions to your city.</div> <div> Share your knowledge of local developments, changes, repairs and opportunities, which impact 101 crossings.</div> <div> Participate in studying each crossing, learning about how improvements can be made, have been made and developing our own recommendations.</div> <div> Advocating for these improvements in your city.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Current Progress</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Review of Current, Existing Conditions Updated Nov 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> This review is a work in progress and is not complete. </div> <bR> <div> Note: These are our evaluations of the existing conditions, if you disagree or have additional information, please let us know so we can make corrections and improvements.</div> <bR> <div> Rating Method: 1 to 5 scale: with higher numbers being better, more convenient, less difficult to ride.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Burlingame</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Broadway</div> <bR> <div> Using the Broadway bridge is difficult for bicyclists as there is no shoulder space at all, bridge traffic is heavy and speeds are reasonability high ( around 25-35 mph).There is only one lane per direction Riding this bridge would require taking the only lane and the level of oncoming traffic would prevent automobiles from passing in the opposite lane. The bridge also has a significant slope making it difficult to achieve near automobile speeds. A very difficult bridge for bicycling.</div> <bR> <div> Just completed and now open is a bicycle/pedestrian bridge just south of the Broadway overpass. The west side access is indirect and requires using the pedestrian crosswalk to legally access the bridge. The bridge itself is good, with straight ramps up to the bridge and good visibility for personal security. The east side connects at a signalized intersection which provide decent access to continued north or south travel.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>San Mateo</U></B></div> <bR> <div> 1.Peninsula Ave</div> <bR> <div> Currently closed to both bicycles and pedestrians due to replacement as part of the 101 widening project</div> <bR> <div>  2. Monte Diablo Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge</div> <bR> <div> Rating:   Overall: 3                         Difficulty: 4                         Personal Security/safety: 2    </div> <div>               Convenience/time: 4             Usefulness:  4                      Potential: 4</div> <bR> <div> This is a bicycle/pedestrian bridge that is located midway between the Peninsula and Third Avenue bridges and provides a convenient additional crossing of 101. This bridge was recently rebuilt (opened summer of 2008) as part of the 101 widening project. The bridge location and connections to local streets is very convenient. Monte Diablo is a good connecting street to the Bay Trail and to Norfolk on the east side of 101 and provides good access to the main streets on the west side of 101. To meet ADA grade requirements while fitting with in the available space, the ramps up to the bridge have numerous sharp and difficult to ride U turns, which reduce riding speed to close to a walking speed. The biggest problem is personal safety and security; the ramp sections are lengthy and enclosed by fencing making for many hidden corners and reducing visibility making it difficult to spot potential problems. While probably acceptable during the day, security concerns might discourage some from using this bridge at night.</div> <bR> <div> 3. Third Avenue</div> <bR> <div> Rating:   Overall: 3                         Difficulty: 3                         Personal Security/safety: 3    </div> <div>               Convenience/time: 3             Usefulness:  4                      Potential: 4</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Third Avenue has a separated bicycle/pedestrian path in the middle of the bridge. On the east end of the bridge this end into the pedestrian crosswalk with a pushbutton to actuate the pedestrian traffic signal. At the west side the bike/pedestrian path turns into the sidewalk sections on Third and Fourth Avenue. Pedestrian access to the bridge is good, bicycle access while safe if properly done, is not very convenient and requires bicyclists to use pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks. The section on the bridge is very narrow and it is difficult to fit bicycles going in opposite directions at the same time.</div> <bR> <div> 4. 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Avenue</div> <bR> <div> Rating:   Overall: 4                         Difficulty: 4                         Personal Security/safety: 4    </div> <div>               Convenience/time: 4             Usefulness:  4                      Potential: 4</div> <bR> <div> 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>  is an on street route with a moderate traffic level 2 lane street. 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Ave does include 3 101 on/off ramps. Two have traffic signals controlling traffic, the north bound 101 access is an uncontrolled right turn off 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Avenue. The bridge is wide, currently with out bike lanes, but there is enough space to install bike lanes and San Mateo has plans to add bicycle lanes. There is a sidewalk only on the south side of the bridge. The bridge is located under the 92 -101 ramp bridges and is not the most scenic route due to all these bridges. This route provides good access from the Hayward Park Caltrain station to the Bridgepoint business district and Foster City. T</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 4. Hillsdale Ave</div> <bR> <div> Rating:   Overall: 3                         Difficulty: 2                         Personal Security/safety: 2    </div> <div>               Convenience/time: 4             Usefulness:  4                      Potential: 4</div> <bR> <div> Hillsdale Boulevard over 101 is a major 4 lane, high traffic volume street providing 101 access to both Foster City and San Mateo. The 101 on and off ramps are heavily used. Due mostly to the 101 on and off ramps this is a very difficult route for both bicyclists and pedestrians. There are sidewalks on both side of the bridges, but pedestrians have to cross busy 101 on off ramps which most are not controlled by traffic signals and the ramp crosswalks are located low on the on/off ramps reducing visibility for both pedestrians and motorists. The sidewalks are too narrow to fit both a bicycle and a pedestrian. There are no bicycle lanes on the bridge. The right lane is a dedicated 101 access lane, so bicyclists riding on the right of this lane are forced to stop and wait for an opening in the traffic getting on 101. Riding in the second lane (through lane on the left of the 101 access lane) is possible, but difficult due to high speed traffic on both sides and no bicycle pocket lane to help define a place to ride.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>