Bernal Community Park Master Plan

18 V. PUBLIC ART As previously described, an inter-connected system of forested open space, mounded landforms, varying plant communities, trails and public art elements are planned to link the various outdoor spaces envisioned by the Park plan. The extent and nature of the art elements should be determined through a public process, by way of a Community Park art concept plan to be coordinated with similar public art planning for the remainder of the Phase II Specific Plan area. Primary locations for potential art placement include the Pleasanton Avenue entry to the Bernal Property from Bernal Avenue, and at the primary Park gathering places. The general theme of artwork(s) should relate to various natural phenomena – such as climate, landform, water, light and sound, and should enhance the natural elements of the Bernal Property. VI. CIRCULATION Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian circulation within the Community Park is to be an integral part of the greater Bernal Property circulation system, as presented in the Phase I and II Specific Plans. Planning for these systems, as they relate to the more detailed Community Park Master Plan, is outlined below. These pertain to the extension of Pleasanton Avenue and its major intersection with Bernal Avenue, roundabouts, bus stops, bikeways, parking and trails (Figure 6): Pleasanton Avenue – Pleasanton Avenue is to be extended southerly, from its current terminus at Bernal Avenue, to connect with Valley Avenue (Figure 6). This will provide the primary access to the Community Park as well as the entire eastern portion of the Bernal Property. The street section includes two, 13-foot wide travel lanes and two, six-foot wide bike lanes. No street parking is planned. A nine-foot wide multi-use trail is to be constructed to the west of the street. Four roundabouts are planned at similar intervals along Pleasanton Avenue to slow traffic, for safety and to discourage through traffic by non-park users. Special care is to be given to maximizing safe pedestrian and bicycle traffic through these facilities. In addition to roundabouts, pedestrian safety islands may also occur at strategic locations along Pleasanton Avenue to better ensure safe pedestrian movement.