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CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS <br />Reference No.: 4.21 <br />May 15-16, 2019 <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />transportation usage, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through reduced <br />reliance on motorized vehicles, and increased sense of place for the community. <br />Kern Council of Governments <br />• City of Bakersfield — Friant-Kern Canal Multi -Use Path Project will construct a six -mile <br />Class I multi -use path along the Friant-Kern Canal within a 25-foot easement. The <br />Project creates a regional active transportation corridor along the Friant-Kern Canal <br />that connects to an existing east/west multi -use path (32 miles) along the Kern River <br />Parkway. The project substantially transforms the active transportation network in <br />Bakersfield and adds regional connectivity throughout Kern County. <br />Metropolitan Transportation Commission <br />San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency —6th Street Pedestrian Safety <br />Project will substantially improve safety and livability in San Francisco's most dense <br />and diverse neighborhood. The project includes sidewalk widening, upgraded traffic <br />signals, improved signal timing, reduced crossing distances, new pedestrian -scale <br />lighting, and landscaping/street furniture upgrades. This project will transform 6th <br />Street and reduce the high numbers of pedestrian collisions and injuries. <br />City of San Jose — Willow -Keyes Complete Street Improvements Project will enhance <br />safety for people walking and biking by constructing complete street elements such <br />as a Class IV protected bike lane, new sidewalk, and curb extensions. The <br />improvements will provide continuous, safe, and comfortable facilities for people of all <br />ages and abilities. Pedestrians and bicyclists will benefit from a safe, calm, <br />comfortable roadway, encouraging more walking and biking. <br />Sacramento Council of Governments <br />City of Sacramento — Broadway Complete Streets Project - Phase 2 will complete the <br />two -mile -long corridor mobility improvements which aim to rebalance space for all <br />modes on the Broadway corridor by reducing the number of travel lanes, installing <br />bike facilities, and constructing pedestrian improvements. This project closes a critical <br />gap in the bikeway network and improves pedestrian facilities, which will make active <br />transportation and transit a more attractive and viable option. <br />Yuba County — Cedar Lane Elementary Safe Routes to Schools Project will provide <br />safe bicycle and pedestrian access to Cedar Lane Elementary School, transit <br />facilities, and downtown Linda. The project promotes active transportation, decreases <br />vehicle speeds, decreases the number of motorized vehicle trips, increases bicycle <br />and pedestrian trips, improves air quality, and improves public health. The project <br />will also provide pedestrian and bicycle education for parents and students from <br />educators at WALKSacramento. <br />STATE OF CALIFORNIA 26 ff FffNIATRANSPORTATION COMMISSION <br />