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As a result, nearly all of the chapters of the Master Plan are being updated and are discussed in greater detail below. Updated Master Plan Chapters: • Goals, Policies and Programs • Bicycle Network • Pedestrian Network • Prioritization • Safety/Safe Routes to School • Design Guidelines and Facility Types Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Goals, Policies and Programs The majority of the Policies and Programs have remained intact from the current Master Plan. The most significant change included 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; and • Focus on completing corridors shown in the near term network. These new goals have reoriented 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. Bicycle and Pedestrian Near-term Network Improvements Shown below is a draft of the near-term all ages and abilities network that represents the low stress network that is contemplated in the Update. These corridors are broken into 16 separate corridors (shown in greater detail in Exhibit A of this report). 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 all abilities. Completion of these corridors will allow all users to reach all major destinations within the City, eliminating gaps and providing a comfortable alternate travel mode to driving. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update Planning Commission 4 of 12