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Brisbane committee outlines 2026 work plan priorities: sidewalks, truck routes and grants
Summary
Committee members proposed a 2026 work plan prioritizing a citywide sidewalk audit, truck‑route and bike‑safety studies, tree hazard mitigation and grant applications for Bayshore and other corridor improvements, and set a March target to adopt the work plan.
At the Jan. 7 meeting the Brisbane City Transportation and Public Works Subcommittee turned to its 2026 work plan and identified several near‑term priorities: a citywide sidewalk audit and repair program, a truck‑route review to reduce heavy vehicles on residential streets, a bike‑safety audit with bike‑parking improvements, and a tree‑hazard and vegetation initiative tied to possible grant funding.
Members described multiple locations of concern where sidewalks are inconsistent or absent — Crocker Industrial Park, North Hill and parts of Bayshore — and urged a formal inventory so repair and installation priorities can be set. One member called for a “proper citywide audit of sidewalks and sidewalk installation” to coordinate repairs, lighting and vegetation trimming.
Tree hazards and power interruptions were raised as a linked issue: committee members said ageing eucalyptus and Monterey pines have caused infrastructure outages and pose safety risks. The subcommittee asked staff to explore hazard‑mitigation grants and replacement planting where feasible.
The committee also discussed large drainage and puddling problems on Tunnel Avenue and Lagoon Road near the tank‑farm area; staff clarified some segments are on private property or easements and said interim maintenance requests would be pursued with property owners where possible. Members urged staff to seek interim solutions rather than wait for full redevelopment.
On regional grants, staff reported a successful award to address Bayshore Boulevard improvements (northbound and southbound) that will fund striping, signal and ADA/sidewalk components; design procurement will follow. Staff also said they have work under way on Clamoth Avenue pavement maintenance with bids due and construction expected in late February.
The subcommittee set a procedural target to adopt a drafted work plan by March so the chair and vice chair can present priorities to the mayor and council liaison. Members emphasized the liaison meeting will shape the final adopted plan, and the committee agreed urgent safety issues can be addressed outside the formal work plan if needed.
Next steps: staff to draft the formal work plan, assemble sidewalk and bike audits for committee review, pursue grant opportunities, and coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions or property owners where road responsibilities are shared.
