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1 Chapter I - Background, Issues, and Goals I ] limited to Pete's Harbor Marina. The Precise Plan Area is the .& L^JLl only location within the Bayfront in which an attractive public , j. þ~ 1 waterfront destination can be created in conjunction with new ,~ l." ,,- development. The Precise Plan requires continuous public ac- .a. ~ 1 cess along the water edge in the form of an esplanade which will .. " I add value to adjacent residential development while creating an inviting space for the community-at-large. Waterfront com- I mercial and restaurant space would be located along the espla- nade, establishing a lively community destination. I 1 The Precise Plan requires the establishment of public open space within the area as well as trail linkages to the Bair Island Wild- - I life Refuge and downtown Redwood City. The Plan provides ---- ~,,~;~ for a "point park" at the northerly tip of Outer Pete's Harbor as I part of the open space requirement. Trail linkages should be created to adjacent sites and a US 101 undercrossing along Red- Expanded transit opportunities will be needed to reduce traffic I wood Creek to downtown. The Plan recommends that open congestion anticipated with new development. I spaces and esplanades provide locations for hand boat access for canoes, kayaks, and other non-motorized water craft. It also tives including transit passes; shuttle/van pools; water taxis; I contains policies to limit fill of existing marina water areas by and car sharing programs. Improving bicycle and pedestrian ac- allowing them to fulfill a portion of the open space require- cess to and from the Precise Plan Area is a key element as well. I ments; these areas must be maintained and dredged as needed to preserve their functional use as marinas. Without improved transit service, other TOM policies related to I land use and parking supply are unlikely to significantly reduce I 4. Transportation and Circulation - The Precise Plan Area's loca- traffic and congestion in the area. Privately-funded shuttle ser- tion and circulation constraints are significant. As a result, the vices, combined with expanded SamTrans bus service to the area, I automobile is the only practical form of transportation for resi- should be the focus of transit improvement efforts. Shuttle ser- dents, employees, or visitors traveling to and from the Area. As vice should be provided to local destinations outside the Precise ï noted above, unless alternatives are pursued unacceptable lev- Plan Area that would otherwise be auto-based trips. These should els of congestion will result. Transportation Demand Manage- include downtown, the downtown transit center, and local I ment (TOM) measures and significantly improved transit ser- schools. TOM and transit service improvements should be £0- I vice will need to be provided. TOM measures should include a cused specifically on the need to eliminate future auto capacity- land use program that maximizes the "internalization" of trips related road and intersection widenings. I and encourages pedestrian and bicycle circulation. Other TOM "tool box" measures that should be considered include: parking Development in the Precise Plan Area should also reflect the I supply management; resident and employee transit-use incen- policies and recommendations of the San Mateo County Conges- J - 13 - Final Plan -June 2004 J