Would the BRT project improve walking and biking on Geary?
Yes; the Study has pursued a strong commitment to turning Geary into a “Great Street” and meeting the spirit of the City’s complete streets policy. All of the designs include a major investment in the pedestrian environment, including well designed medians, shorter crossing distances, landscaping, and pedestrian countdown signals. The Study has also sought to address the needs of bicycle riders by evaluating how cyclists can safely access the BRT system from adjacent routes on the bicycle network and providing bicycle racks at all BRT stops. The BRT project is expected to make Geary safer for both bicycling and walking by reducing conflicts with buses and reducing the number of traffic lanes on Geary.
