General Plan
Removing the Median was Planned Since 1995
2021 Sausalito General Plan
“CP-5.3.1 Bridgeway Bikeway South.
Consider installation of a Class IV Bike facility along portions of Bridgeway. Install new lane striping, signing, and other improvements to enhance the Bridgeway corridor (Alexander Avenue, South Street, Second Street, Richardson Street, and Bridgeway) from the south city limits to Johnson Street as a largely Class III Bike facility with Class II facilities where feasible.
Policy CP-5.4 Bridgeway Bikeway South: Long-Term Solutions.
Investigate and study long-term solutions to either ameliorate or bypass the most constricted and/or congested conditions at Alexander Avenue, South Street, and Bridgeway south of the downtown.
CP-5.4.1 Class I, II or IV Bike Route Alternatives.
Seek funding to study the feasibility of developing Class I, Class II, or Class IV
bike facilities along the North-South bicycle route system, south of downtown through cooperative efforts with the County of Marin, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Caltrans, GGT, MCTD, and other relevant agencies. ”
2008 Bicycle Master Plan
The Bike Lane Proposal was detailed in the 2008 Bicycle Master Plan
Visualization of Alternate Segment #6A from the Bicycle Master Plan. Similar to the Proposal, but not enough room for buffers.
… to eliminate the center median, striping both vehicle lanes and bicycle lanes …
“Alternate Segment #6A:
Bridgeway South (Class II) Improvements to Bridgeway from Richardson Street to the Princess Street intersection to enhance bicycle safety and ease of movement as a Class II bike lane facility. The emergency median and west side street parking create a confused travel lane that result in conflicts between bicyclists and fast moving vehicles, parked delivery vehicles, and slow moving or parked visitors (tourists). Improvements include the installation of 2” AC overlay to eliminate the center median, striping both vehicle lanes and bicycle lanes with a striped buffer area (space permitting) between the two. The combined width of the bicycle lane and buffer zone would allow sufficient width for emergency vehicles and temporary parking. Note that this concept must be verified with an accurate field survey to confirm available width for improvements.”
… include the installation of 2” AC overlay to eliminate the center median, …
“Segment #5:
Richardson Street (existing Class III) Improvements to Richardson Street from Second Street to Bridgeway to enhance bicycle safety and ease of movement as a Class III bike facility. The slope and curves at each end of this section creates an awkward transition between Bridgeway and Second Street that would benefit from a Class II bike facility. Proposed improvements include the installation of Shared Roadway Bicycle Marking stencils and Share the Road signs.
Segment #6: Bridgeway South (existing Class III)
Improvements to Bridgeway from Richardson Street to the Princess Street intersection to enhance bicycle safety and ease of movement as a Class III bike facility. Short-term improvements include the installation of Shared Roadway Bicycle Marking stencils. The emergency median and west side street parking create a confused travel lane that result in conflicts between bicyclists and fast moving vehicles, parked delivery vehicles, and slow moving or parked visitors (tourists). Long-term improvements include the installation of 2” AC overlay to eliminate the center median, striping of vehicle lanes and a
multipurpose lane for bicycles and delivery/emergency parking, and installation of bike
stencils and advisory signs.
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“Bicyclists cite the flyaway at Napa Street, the “Y” configuration at Anchor Street, the striping southbound between Spring and Easterby Streets, and the concrete median along the waterfront as impediments to safe through travel on Bridgeway.”
1995 General Plan
“removing the center median to allow two 17 foot wide multi-use travel lanes”
“CP-4.2.1
Bridgeway Bikeway South (short term). Install new lane striping, signing, and other improvements to enhance the Bridgeway corridor (Alexander Avenue, South Street, Second Street, Richardson Street, and Bridgeway) from the south City limits to Johnson Street as a largely Class III Bike facility with Class II facilities where feasible.”
“Policy CP-4.3
Bridgeway Bikeway South: Long Term Solutions. Investigate and study long range solutions to either ameliorate or bypass the most constricted and/or congested conditions at Alexander Avenue, South Street, and Bridgeway South of the Downtown.
Program CP-4.3.1
Class I or II Bike Route Alternatives. Seek funding to study the feasibility of developing Class I or Class II bike facilities along the North-South bicycle route system, south of downtown through cooperative efforts of the County of Marin, GGNRA, CalTrans, GGBHTD, and other pertinent agencies. Potential alternatives include, but are not limited to: a) widening Alexander Avenue; b) constructing a pedestrian/bicycle tunnel bypass from East Road to the south end of Second Street; and/or c) removing the center median to allow two 17 foot wide multi-use travel lanes or constructing a pedestrian boardwalk to permit widening and installation of Class II bike lanes along the Bridgeway waterfront, from Richardson Street to Princess Street.”
