A Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is a long-range planning document that outlines strategies to improve active transportation infrastructure within a community. Active transportation refers to “human powered” or small battery-assisted modes of travel, like walking, biking, scooting, or using mobility devices. The Plan will serve as a roadmap for making Foster City safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities who walk, bike, or use other forms of active transportation. The Plan will identify current challenges, set future goals, and develop recommendations for infrastructure projects, policy updates, and programs to support a more walkable and bike-friendly city.

The key elements of Foster City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan include:

• Existing Conditions Assessment: Analyzing current bicycle and pedestrian facilities, usage patterns, and safety issues.
• Public and Stakeholder Engagement: Gathering input from residents, businesses, and community groups.
• Vision and Goals: Establishing a guiding vision, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Network Recommendations: Proposing new and upgraded bike lanes, trails, sidewalks, crossings, and connections.
• Design Guidelines and Policies: Offering guidance on street design and policy improvements.

Community involvement is a cornerstone of the Master Plan process. Foster City will offer multiple opportunities for residents and stakeholders to participate, including:

• Public Workshops and Open Houses
• Online Surveys and Interactive Mapping Tools
• Pop-up Events and Community Walks/Rides

These avenues for feedback will occur throughout the plan’s development so that we receive input from community members every step of the way. The engagement phases are:

• Phase 1 Survey (current): Help us understand the existing needs and barriers to walking, biking, and rolling by adding markers to the map.
• Phase 2 Survey, Fall 2025: Provide input on the draft recommendations for the bicycle and pedestrian network
• Phase 3, Winter 2025: Provide input on the draft plan.

A complete bicycle and pedestrian network offers safe, comfortable, and convenient options for people to walk and bike throughout Foster City. It enables residents to easily access schools, parks, transit, and local businesses while reducing reliance on cars and supporting a healthier, more sustainable community.

It includes:

• Connected Bike Lanes and Multi-Use Paths
• Safe Sidewalks and Crosswalks
• Traffic-Calming Measures and Intersection Improvements
• Wayfinding Signage and Lighting
• Facilities Accessible to All Ages and Abilities

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is funded through the City's General Fund and State Funding awarded to Foster City through the Transportation Development Act. The Transportation Development Act is a quarter-cent sales tax on diesel fuel; local jurisdictions may apply for these funds to support transportation systems in California.