Bernal Community Park Master Plan

20 The intersection of Pleasanton Avenue at Bernal Avenue is to become a major functional and aesthetic facility. Multiple turn lanes will be needed on Pleasanton Avenue south of Bernal Avenue, and on Bernal Avenue (Figure 5). Bus service will be provided by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), better known as “Wheels.” Bus stops and shelters are planned for key pedestrian entries to Park facilities along Pleasanton Avenue. Parking lots are to be situated around the perimeter of the Community Park so as to protect park users from vehicular safety hazards, noise, and interference with recreational activities. The visual expanse of parking is to be broken up by creating a series of smaller lots, screened by mounding and generous landscape planting. The efficient sharing of parking between public facilities within and outside of the Community Park is a top priority in order to reduce the overall number of parking spaces. It is anticipated that the Park facilities will share parking with the potential Cultural Arts Center (CAC) to the northeast, the proposed Youth/Community Center (YCC) to the east, and the “grand meadow” open space to the west. In addition, approximately 250 parking spaces are to be developed on the potential CAC site specifically for shared use with Community Park visitors during non-performance times at the theater. These spaces should be constructed prior to use of the second soccer field. Due to the extent of overall anticipated shared parking, major events and performances at the Community Park, CAC and YCC will need to be coordinated by the City to ensure that adequate parking will be available at all times to serve the various activities. The location and design of Park facilities to the north of the soccer stadium shall not preclude the potential construction of a second roadway / driveway connection between the potential CAC parking lot and Bernal Avenue in the event that a future additional point of access is needed. Trails – Trail use is considered to be a primary component of the Community Park Master Plan, as well as the Bernal Specific Plans. An integrated system of Park trails (Figure 6) is planned to connect all Park facilities to one another, as well as to the other outlying Bernal Property public facilities. This includes trails designated in the General Plan, Bernal Specific Plans, and the East Bay Regional Park District’s Master Trails Plan. Trails are intended for use by leisure walkers, joggers, sports facility users, bicyclists, and potential equestrians. Pervious