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B2. Identify potential development and redevelopment sites to provide updated space,contemporary worker housing,and/or amenities. City staff will identify opportunity sites in existing employment centers or near transit that have the potential to be developed and redeveloped into housing, retail, or other amenities. The City will assist motivated property owners seeking to develop and redevelop sites that can provide amenities or housing for workers. B3. Conduct an infrastructure assessment to identify deficiencies within business centers. The City will conduct a citywide infrastructure study to assess deficiencies in high- speed data connections, street-to-structure data connections, and cellular service in its business centers. Based on the outcomes of the assessment, the City may later work with property owners, businesses, providers, and other partners to identify financing tools for the necessary improvements. 134. Continue to improve internal processes for reviewing projects, establishing transparent guidelines for new developments to expedite the process. Pleasanton will continue to work on providing clearer, more transparent guidelines and processes for reviewing and approving property development and improvements. The City will explore implementation of additional measures to streamline the planning and approvals process, such as establishing time tables for approvals, better tracking systems to expedite processes, and providing accurate information about project status online, and publicizing measurable improvements in the planning processes. B5. Encourage public transit improvements to enhance last-mile connections to employment centers from BART,ACE. To maximize transit access for workers and residents, the City will work closely with Bay Area Rapid Transit, Altamont Commuter Express, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and Alameda County Transportation Commission to provide better linkages between employment centers and regional transit stations. B6. Identify and encourage implementation of needed pedestrian and bicycle improvements,in conjunction with existing City efforts. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements are needed in many employment centers to provide transportation alternatives and enable a dense, interactive, amenity-rich environment. The City will continue to make improvements as streets are repaved, and will also explore partnerships with interested property owners to enhance access and connectivity for pedestrians and bicycles. Exploring the feasibility of implementing a bicycle sharing program may be another longer-term strategy for reducing automobile traffic and providing more mobility options for residents and workers. This action should be performed in conjunction with the existing efforts of Pleasanton's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and the work of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee. B7. As opportunities arise, assist private entities in improving non-automobile commute options and programs. Pleasanton Economic Strategic Plan DRAFT -12-