AgdaPkt 2016-04-25 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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7.B. - Page 100 2 Environmental Analysis The proposed project would not require new recreational facilities or expansion of existing facilities. The approved One Marina development to the north includes provisions for the construction of new recreational park facilities in the area (Peninsula Park Precise Plan, 2008). The City has plans to use Redwood Creek as a new source of water-oriented recreational amenities (canoes, kayaks, etc) and is currently investigating requirements for a comprehensive plan for providing boat access to Downtown via Redwood Creek (City of Redwood City, 2011). The proposed project would be consistent with such plans,but would not require their implementation. (Less than Significant Impact) 2.16 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC The transportation network in the project area contains roadways,bikeways,and alternative modes of transportation. US 101 is the major freeway in the project area,which travels north to south. The project area also has local roads, collector roads, and arterial roads including Veteran's Boulevard, Whipple Avenue,and Main Street. Bair Island Road, Convention Way,and East Bayshore Road are all local roads within the vicinity of the project area. The joint-use path would connect the Bayfront area to the North Main Street corridor and the Downtown area. The proposed Class I pedestrian and bicycle path promotes use of alternative modes of transportation. An existing Class I bike path (Bay Trail) is located to the northwest of the project area on Bair Island Road and an existing Class II bike lane on Main Street to the south of the project area (see Figure 1-1 in the Project Description). The City General Plan classifies the following types of bike facilities similar to that of Caltrans (City of Redwood City,2011): Class I Bikeway (Bike Path): designated for the exclusive use for bicyclists and pedestrians with vehicle-pedestrian cross-flow minimized. Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane): striped lane designated for the use of bicycles on a street. Vehicle parking and vehicle-pedestrian cross-flow are permitted at certain locations. Class III Bikeway (Bike Route): route designated by signs or pavement markings for bicyclists within a vehicular travel lane of a roadway (i.e., shared use). Alternative modes of transportation in the project area include bus and train service. The SamTrans has routes and bus stops located along Veterans Boulevard. The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District (A/C) provides daily bus transportation with routes along the US 101 freeway and Bay Road. The Redwood City Caltrain station is located approximately 0.6 miles south of the project in the Downtown area (City of Redwood City, 2010). 2-60 US 101 Pedestrian Undercrossing and Bair Island Road Storm Drain Pump Station Project