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Staff reviewed the projects completed between 2010 and 2015 and decided to shift the focus from spot improvements to a strategy that focuses on a network of"complete" and "low stress" corridors. This concept was presented to the Steering Committee and the Committee supports the approach. This concept is discussed in detail later in this report. Proposed Master Plan Framework Nearly all of the chapters of the Master Plan are being updated and are discussed in greater detail below. Here is a list of the proposed/updated Master Plan chapters: • Goals, Policies and Programs • Bicycle Network • Pedestrian Network • Design Guidelines and Facility Types • Safety/ Safe Routes to School • Prioritization The proposed content, and where possible, key details that have been developed to date for each of these chapters, is discussed in greater detail below. Goals, Policies and Programs Chapter The majority of the Policies and Programs have remained intact from the current Master Plan. The most significant change includes the addition of two new goals. New Goals: • Create a "low stress" bicycle and pedestrian network that may be enjoyed by all users and abilities • Focus on completing corridors shown in the near-term network These new goals have re-oriented both the network design and the project type. The goal of creating a `low stress" network for all users and abilities requires new design elements that provide a more comfortable riding and walking experience. Examples of these lower stress facilities include buffered and protected bike lanes, protected intersections and separated sidewalks. Greater detail and examples of these facility types are shown in the design section of this staff report. Bicycle and Pedestrian Near-Term Network Improvements Shown on the next page is a draft of the near-term, low-stress network for all ages and abilities that is contemplated in the Update. While many of these corridors already have bicycle and pedestrian facilities, improvements are necessary to make these corridors usable and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. Completion of these corridors will allow all users to reach major destinations within the City, eliminating gaps and providing a comfortable alternative to driving. The maps shown in Appendix A provide additional detail and a breakdown of the 16 corridors envisioned in the near-term network. Page 5 of 16