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locations, but motorists do not expect faster moving bicycles on sidewalks or in crosswalks. Studies have shown that in most situations it is safer for bicyclists to ride on the roadway than on the sidewalk. According to the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, sidewalk use by bicycles is only recommended under certain limited circumstances as follows: 1) To provide for bicycle travel on high speed or heavily traveled roadways where there is inadequate space for bicyclists 2) On long, narrow bridges." Map of Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities The map of existing and proposed bicycle facilities will be updated to provide a label for the Alamo Canal Trail, to reflect completion of the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail, recently completed bike lanes on Foothill Road from Bernal Avenue to Foothill Place, and existing bike lanes on southbound Foothill Road from Canyon Way to Stoneridge Drive. Foothill Road Bike Lanes Table 3 -3, Page 3 -26, provides recommended improvements to Foothill Road, with options from modest to major complexity. This provides a range of options based on availability of funding. The map of Proposed Bicycle Facilities, Figure 3 -3, reflects modest to moderate complexity improvements recommended as near term improvements. The following information and table will be added to Chapter 3 "Ultimately, our goal for Foothill Road is to provide Class II bike lanes throughout the corridor, however this goal will require road widening and right of way acquisition for some roadway segments. The table below provides a more detailed description of existing and ultimate proposed bicycle facilities on Foothill Road: Foothill Road Bike Lane Plan From To Northbound Southbound 6 foot bike Canyon Way Deodar Way lane existing bike lane Deodar Way Stoneridge Drive 6 foot bike existing bike lane lane will require restriping roadway from 3 lanes to 2 lanes Page 5 of 7