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b Analysis IBackaround E In 2008,the Public Works Department started the Plan update,which establishes the long-term vision for ! bicycle activity in San Joaquin County. As a general policy document, it is consistent with the San Joaquin County General Plan,the San Joaquin Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Plan, Regional Congestion Management Plan,the bicycle plans of the incorporated cities within the County, and policies that other agencies may apply to evaluate specific components of the Plan. The Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the development and enhancement of the bicycling environment and associated facilities in San Joaquin County. The Plan builds on past efforts, including the San Joaquin County 2002 Bikeway Master Plan, and provides tools for County staff to move forward with future development of bicycle facilities. The Plan comprises an interconnected bikeway network that includes multi-use bike-paths, bike lanes, and shared-use bicycle routes. The proposed bike routes were selected based upon the following criteria: 1. Maximize connections to communities 2. Capitalize on recreational opportunities 3. Take advantage of existing bicycling pa#ems 4. Public input 5. E)dsting roadway width and right-of-way The Plan provides the vision, strategies,and actions for the improvement of bicycling in San Joaquin County. It provides for an updated system of bike routes, bike lanes, and bike paths; Identifies necessary support facilities,such as bicycle parking; and recommends a variety of projects to allow for safe, efficient and convenient bicycle travel within San Joaquin County and connecting to regional designations. The Plan is a general description of proposed countywide improvements. Individual projects will be fully evaluated and designed as opportunities arise and funding becomes available. All bikeways will be designed in accordance with Caltrans standards for Class I (bike path), Class II (bicycle lane), and Class III (shared use bicycle route) standards. The Plan can be incorporated into the updated General Plan and the Bicycle Plan is consistent with the current General Plan Transportation Objective 1, (Volume 1, IV-9). Public Outreach The project Consultant and Public Works Department conducted several public outreach meetings during the development of the Plan. In all, there were four public meetings during the entire process. Two initial meetings were conducted to solicit public input prior to the start of the Plan development process (February a and 11th, 2009). Two more public meetings were conducted (June 29th and July 13th,2010) to seek public reaction to the draft version of the Plan. There was minimal public participation (10 to 20 people on average) in spite of our best outreach efforts. The Lockeford Municipal Advisory Council requested a special presentation of the Plan during August of 2010, and was well received. San Joaquin County San Joaquin County Bicycle Master Plan Update Department of Public Works Page 2