Alameda offers an ideal environment for bicycling, either as a way to get around town or as a form of recreation. The City's business districts and recreation areas are within easy reach of every neighborhood in Alameda, and the mild temperatures, low rainfall, and flat topography make bicycling a practical transportation option year-round. And it's a pleasurable way to get around, as many of the City's streets feature magnificent Victorian-style homes and beautiful tree canopy, while the shoreline paths offer breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and the bay.

Developing a bicycle system that is attractive and inviting is a key element in preserving Alameda as a city where people want to live, work, and visit. Through the Bicycle Plan Update, a prioritized list of projects and programs will be developed to enhance the City's bicycle network. This is an especially critical time for this type of work in Alameda, as the proposed redevelopment at Alameda Point, the Northern Waterfront, and other areas offers the City a unique opportunity to plan for bicycle access in the early stages of these projects.

The City Council initially approved the Bicycle Master Plan in 1999, and the Plan's bicycle facilities map was later incorporated into the City's General Plan. The current effort will be based on the adopted Plan, but will update the Plan where necessary. Below are links to the 1999 Bicycle Master Plan.

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 360

At its final meeting, the Bicycle Plan Task Force will review the proposed bicycle plan policies, method for prioritizing projects, and the list of proposed projects. Materials for the meeting are available for review:

Draft Project List

Bicycle Plan Update Public Workshop - March 26, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Alameda High School cafeteria (entrance on Central Avenue)

The Bicycle Plan update will be considering new policies, programs and projects to help make Alameda a more bicycle-friendly city. This workshop will provide an opportunity for members of the public to contribute their ideas to the Bicycle Plan Update. City staff and the consultant will review the tasks included in the plan, the timeline for completion, and opportunities for the public to provide input.

Bicycle Plan Task Force

The Bicycle Plan Task Force meets periodically to guide and provide input into the Bicycle Plan Update. These meetings are open to the public. The following boards and commissions are represented on the Task Force:

• Alameda Youth Advisory Commission
• Economic Development Commission
• Housing Commission
• Planning Board
• Recreation and Parks Commission

City of Alameda Bicycle Master Plan

(adopted by Alameda City Council, 1999; readopted in 2002 and 2008)

The Bicycle Master Plan update will be starting with the policies, programs and projects from the City's adopted Bicycle Master Plan. This document is available for your reference below:

• Cover Page/Acknowledgements (PDF, 65k)
• Chapter 1 Goals and Objectives (PDF, 160k)
• Chapter 2 Existing Conditions (PDF, 117k)
• Chapter 3 Needs Analysis (PDF, 111k)
• Chapter 4 Recommended System and Improvements (PDF, 189k)
• Chapter 5 Design and Maintenance Standards (PDF, 143k)
• Chapter 6 Implementation Strategy (PDF, 182k)
• Map of Proposed Bicycle Network (PDF, 53k)
• Appendix

For additional information
For additional information on this project, contact Barry Bergman, Transportation Coordinator, at bbergman@ci.alameda.ca.us or 510-749-5916.

The City of Alameda Bicycle Master Plan update is supported by Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds as well as funds from Measure B sales tax – Alameda County’s half-cent transportation sales tax – which is administered by the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA).