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Twin Cities <strong>Bicycle</strong>/Pedestrian Projects Shine Brightly (cont.)<br />
Adult recreational and commuter cyclists would also<br />
benefit greatly from <strong>the</strong>se two projects.<br />
<strong>Bicycle</strong> Parking<br />
Of course, with all of <strong>the</strong>se amazing new bicycle facilities,<br />
one must have a place <strong>to</strong> park his/her bike! That<br />
should not be a problem, however, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> success<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Bicycle</strong> Parking Program and <strong>the</strong> efforts<br />
of <strong>the</strong> City of Larkspur, Town of Corte Madera, private<br />
property owners and <strong>the</strong> Tamalpais Union High<br />
School District. Collectively, <strong>the</strong>se entities provided<br />
approximately 112 bicycle parking spaces within <strong>the</strong><br />
Twin Cities area. (See page 21.)<br />
Transportation Authority of <strong>Marin</strong><br />
So, now you’re probably asking, “given all of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
fabulous new additions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bicycle/pedestrian network,<br />
what does <strong>the</strong> future hold?” Rest assured, <strong>the</strong><br />
future looks bright! The following projects are currently<br />
under discussion and/or planning. The Transportation<br />
Authority of <strong>Marin</strong>’s (TAM) Central <strong>Marin</strong> Ferry Connection<br />
Project (CMFCP), currently in <strong>the</strong> final design<br />
phase, will provide an elevated multi-use path crossing<br />
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East (SFDB) which will<br />
serve <strong>to</strong> connect <strong>the</strong> Cal Park Hill Tunnel multi-use<br />
path with <strong>the</strong> existing multi-use path along <strong>the</strong> south<br />
side of SFDB. TAM is also responsible for funding and<br />
constructing <strong>the</strong> Highway 101 Greenbrae-Twin Cities<br />
Corridor Improvements Project (GTCCIP). Some of <strong>the</strong><br />
GTCCIP elements proposed include a Class I multi-use<br />
pathway along <strong>the</strong> west side of Highway 101 from Corte<br />
Madera Creek <strong>to</strong> Wornum Drive, a multi-use pathway<br />
along <strong>the</strong> north side of Wornum Drive, Class II bike<br />
lanes on Tamal Vista Boulevard from Madera Drive <strong>to</strong><br />
Fifer, and a 10’ wide sidewalk and southbound Class II<br />
bike lane on Redwood Highway from <strong>the</strong> Corte Madera<br />
Creek/Highway 101 overcrossing <strong>to</strong> Tamalpais Drive.<br />
MCBC is currently working with TAM staff, engineers<br />
and Board members <strong>to</strong> find a way of replacing<br />
<strong>the</strong> spiral-ramp pedestrian overcrossing that is<br />
planned <strong>to</strong> be removed as part of this project.<br />
There you have it! If you’ve recently thought about<br />
relocating <strong>to</strong> or visiting <strong>the</strong> Twin Cities area, you may<br />
want <strong>to</strong> seriously consider doing so. The area is already<br />
bursting with <strong>to</strong>p-notch, not <strong>to</strong> mention exquisitely<br />
scenic, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
no sign of this trend coming <strong>to</strong> an end anytime soon!<br />
So, if you haven’t done so already, take some time <strong>to</strong><br />
go out and experience <strong>the</strong>se beautiful facilities firsthand,<br />
and if you plan <strong>to</strong> enjoy any of <strong>the</strong> numerous<br />
<strong>safe</strong> and separated pathways, be sure <strong>to</strong> bring your<br />
little cyclists along- <strong>the</strong>y’ll surely thank you!<br />
MCBC would like <strong>to</strong><br />
express our deepest<br />
praise and gratitude<br />
<strong>to</strong> Hamid Shamsapour<br />
who recently retired<br />
as <strong>the</strong> Larkspur<br />
Department of Public<br />
Works Direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Hamid will continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> work with Larkspur<br />
<strong>to</strong> complete much<br />
of <strong>the</strong> work he has<br />
begun, however. We<br />
wish him joy and<br />
success in whatever<br />
his future holds!<br />
Measure A Passes Easily with MCBC Support<br />
With ballots cast by mail and in <strong>the</strong> ballot booth<br />
on November 6, <strong>Marin</strong> voters gave resounding<br />
approval (74% in favor) <strong>to</strong> Measure A, a ¼-cent sales<br />
tax that will protect and preserve our parks, open space<br />
preserves and farmland. MCBC strongly supported<br />
Measure A because it will greatly benefit both on-<strong>road</strong><br />
and off-<strong>road</strong> cycling throughout <strong>Marin</strong>.<br />
Benefits <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> cycling community are expected<br />
<strong>to</strong> include implementation of trail projects as part of<br />
<strong>County</strong> Parks’ new Road and Trail Management Plan<br />
(RTMP); acquisition of land and easements for new<br />
preserves and trail connections; maintenance of paved<br />
multi-use paths, such as <strong>the</strong> Mill Valley-Sausali<strong>to</strong> and<br />
Corte Madera Creek pathways; and preservation of<br />
farmlands that are crucial <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> county’s local food<br />
production, agricultural economy, and quiet back <strong>road</strong>s<br />
frequented by recreational riders.<br />
After MCBC’s Board unanimously endorsed Measure<br />
A in August, our staff, volunteers and Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
contributed many hours promoting <strong>the</strong> measure. We<br />
talked with voters attending a variety of events around<br />
<strong>the</strong> county, including MCBC’s well attended Bike<strong>to</strong>berfest;<br />
placed campaign signs at high-visibility locations;<br />
wrote an opinion piece for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Marin</strong> Independent<br />
Journal with Access4Bikes and <strong>the</strong> NorCal High School<br />
Cycling League; and explained <strong>to</strong> our members why <strong>the</strong><br />
cycling community’s support for <strong>the</strong> measure was crucial.<br />
We joined a long list of environmental, agricultural,<br />
equestrian and o<strong>the</strong>r groups (see all <strong>the</strong> supporters<br />
at http://yesmarinparksopenspace.com/endorse/) in<br />
a b<strong>road</strong>, coordinated effort, and <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r, a winning<br />
campaign was assembled. [Continued on next page.]<br />
Measure A Allocations<br />
65% <strong>to</strong> <strong>County</strong> Parks and<br />
Open Space Preserves<br />
20% <strong>to</strong> Farmland<br />
Protection<br />
15% <strong>to</strong> Cities, Towns<br />
and Special Districts<br />
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