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Yakima BPAC begins review of Bicycle Master Plan update, flags implementation gaps and short-term projects
Summary
At its April 9 meeting the Yakima Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviewed the city Bicycle Master Plan, reiterated the plan's 10-year review guidance, noted recent stripe work on North First and a range of short‑term projects, and pressed for clearer implementation pathways with city engineering and planning.
The Yakima Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee on April 9 reviewed the city Bicycle Master Plan and discussed priorities for an update timed with the city’s comprehensive plan process.
Committee member Phil (committee presenter) opened the discussion by noting the plan’s recommended review cycle: “Since the bicycle master plan is based on current concepts, it should be thoroughly reviewed every 10 years,” and said the current comprehensive‑plan update creates an opportunity to roll the bicycle plan review into that work.
The committee placed emphasis on a set of short‑term implementation items from the master plan. Members noted recent pavement striping on Phase 3 of North First Street that included a buffered bike lane and urged the city to standardize lane widths across earlier phases. The group also discussed continuing work on…
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