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Commission backs addendum adding eastbound separated cycle track to Folsom Street plan
Summary
OCII approved an addendum to the Transbay Folsom streetscape plan to add a one‑way eastbound separated bike lane (cycle track) designed to connect to existing and planned north–south bike facilities; staff estimated the Folsom project at about $15 million and targeted construction beginning in 2015.
Assistant Project Manager Courtney Pash presented an addendum to the Transbay streetscape and open‑space concept for Folsom Street that adds a one‑way eastbound separated cycle track on the south side of the street. Pash said consultants concluded a cycle track could be added without altering previously approved curb locations or sidewalk improvements; the design removes one westbound vehicle lane, widens the remaining travel lanes slightly and provides a buffer between parked cars and the cycle track.
Pash said the cycle track would run from Second Street to the Embarcadero on the south side of Folsom, connect to the north–south cycle track on Second Street and to a Howard Street bicycle lane, and would include separate signals at intersections to reduce bike–vehicle conflicts. The painted green cycle track width would range from about 5.5 to 8 feet with 2–5 foot buffer strips, she said. She noted a westbound dedicated cycle track remains possible in the future pending additional MTA and DPW review.
Commissioners asked about coordination with concurrent construction projects in the area, pedestrian space, traffic impacts, sidewalk widening (north sidewalk to 25 feet) and project funding. Staff said the project team coordinated with area developers and city agencies (MTA, DPW, planning) and that the commission will return with authorization for funding and an amendment to the DPW contract after full design development. Pash estimated the Folsom Street project cost at about $15 million and anticipated submitting full design documents in summer 2014, with construction starting summer 2015 and later return for funding approval.
The commission moved and approved the item (roll call recorded as 3 ayes, 2 absent). Staff said funding sources include existing tax‑exempt bond proceeds, developer fees, recognized obligations payment schedule (ROPS) receipts and other sources consistent with district financing agreements.
Commissioners and staff emphasized coordination with other Transbay district work and community review processes as the project moves into final design and funding phases.
