CBPP Update
In response to the Draft 2009 Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan released June 1, 2009, the Authority received 29 written comments as well as comments at the three public workshops and meetings with the Regional Transportation Planning Committees. Copies of the written comments and a summary of public comments received are compiled here. The Authority and the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC) will use them to help develop the proposed final CBPP. The Authority is scheduled to adopt the final plan in October.
The update addresses a number of changes affecting walking and bicycling in Contra Costa that have taken place since adoption of the original CBPP in December 2003 by:
- Refining the vision, goals and policies in the original CBPP
- Outlining an approach for programming Measure J Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities and other bicycle and pedestrian funds
- Addressing MTC's "routine accommodation" policy (adopted June 2006) and other new regional, state and federal policies
- Updating data on existing conditions, especially collisions and commuting
- Refining the list of recommended projects and programs in the plan and
- Identifying actions for carrying the plan's goals and policies.
The update will also help local jurisdictions become eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funds.
Proposed Final CBPP
On September 1, 2009, the CBPAC will meet to discuss the administrative draft CBPP. This draft shows proposed changes to the draft plan made in response to comments received on the draft and based on discussions with and direction from the committee.
The proposed final CBPP is scheduled for review by the TCC on September 17 and by the Planning Committee on October 7. Adoption by the Authority board is scheduled for October 21. Any one of these groups may make significant changes to the CBPP.
Download the Draft CBPP
- Draft 2009 Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Draft Countywide Bikeway Network
- Local and Regional Bicycle Facilities
Maps of existing and planned bicycle facilities for individual jurisdictions are also available for download. If you would like a printed copy of one of these maps, please contact Brad Beck, Senior Transportation Planner.
Issues and Options Report
The Authority previously released the Issues and Options Report, the first review document in the process of updating the CBPP, in July 2008. The report summarized the data we've collected from local agencies so far, outlined possible changes to key sections of the Plan including revised goals and policies, new prioritization methods, and model policies and checklists that the plan could include, and provided a foundation for community input.
You can download the Issues and Options Report [PDF - 3.3 MB] here along with its appendices [PDF - 6.6 MB].