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Wonder World Drive Land Use Plan City of San Marcos Bicycles and Pedestrians As noted in the Goals section, the City should be planning for alternative modes of transportation. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be provided in all new developments and for all street projects, unless shown to be unfeasible or unnecessary. Connectivity within and between neighborhoods, shopping areas, and other destinations is extremely important in order for the transportation system to adequately and safely serve the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. The wide shoulders being designed for the Wonder World Drive extension should be designated as part of the City's Bike Route system. In addition, the future redesign of Ranch Road 12 should make appropriate accommodations for both pedestrians and bicyclists. Wide commercial sidewalks should be continuous along this route and on- street bike lanes or an off-street bike path (separate .ii-om the sidewalks) should be included. Often, when designing conventional neighborhoods, the unique needs of pedestrians and bicyclists are overlooked. Long blocks and cul-de-sacs act as barriers to neighborhood connectivity. Where cul-de-sacs or long block lengths are used, mid-block and cul-de-sac crossings through neighborhoods should be required, where feasible, in order to maintain neighborhood connectivity. Commercial areas are often destinations for pedestrians and bicyclists. It is important to consider their needs when reviewing site plans for commercial development. The entire development should provide: safe pedestrian and bicycle access to all uses within the development, connections to existing and planned public pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and connections to adjacent properties. Sidewalks should be provided along the entire length of any fayade containing a public entrance, leaving room for foundation planting beds. Pedestrian walkways should be provided from all building entrances to existing and planned public sidewalks or pedestrian/bike facilities. Internal pedestrian walkways should be distinguished from driving surfaces. Site design should generally allow pedestrians to walk parallel to moving cars. Transit As the City grows it will become increasingly important to plan for alternative modes of transportation, particularly for those who are unable to drive such as the elderly, physically disabled, and transit-dependent. Clustered neighborhoods and conservation development subdivisions help create more pedestrian-friendly and transit-friendly neighborhoods by putting residents closer to the nearest transit stop. In addition, new commercial development should be encouraged to consider the needs of transit users in their site design by providing convenient pedestrian access to their business from the nearest transit stop and by including space for a transit stop (in consultation with transit providers). Page 20 Adopted: January 14, 2002