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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary (Final Alternatives Presentation)
Overview:
On December 11th, over 120 community residents attended the fourth neighborhood outreach meeting for the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan. Building on planning efforts conducted over the past year, staff has continued with design refinements and analysis of concept recommendations for the proposed bikeway. Based on guidance provided to date, including specific direction from the City Council Study Session held in August, staff has developed detailed conceptual designs for two unique project alternatives. The focus of this 4th community meeting was to present these project alternatives and invite public input prior to presenting final plans to the City Bicycle Advisory Committee and ultimately to the City Council for consideration and potential adoption in early 2018.
Staff Presentation: City staff members Jake Hudson (Transportation Manager), Jennifer Rice (Transportation Planner-Engineer) and Luke Schwartz (Transportation Planner-Engineer), presented a summary of work completed to date and provided a detailed discussion of project features, benefits and impacts associated with the proposed bikeway. The presentation focused on two specific areas of the bikeway corridor—the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) and Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln). Two distinct alternatives are being evaluated for the Northern Segment, with one option proposing conversion of some street parking to dedicated/protected bike lanes, and a second option proposing shared streets with markings, signage and minor traffic calming. These two concept alternatives were selected by the City Council in August for more detailed analysis. The primary features of each focus area are briefly summarized as follows: Project Alternatives Description – Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Proposed Route Alignment: o Chorro Street – Lincoln to Mission o Mission Street – Chorro to Broad o Broad Street – Mission to Ramona o Ramona Drive – Broad to planned Safe Routes to School (SRTS) bicycle/pedestrian path
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
o SRTS Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – Ramona to Foothill via Latter-Day Saints (LDS) Church field adjacent to Foothill Plaza Shopping Center. Path connects directly to planned bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Foothill/Ferrini. One side of on-street parking converted to dedicated protected/buffered bike lanes on Chorro, Broad and Ramona: o Chorro Street – Parking on west side converted to two-way protected bike lanes from Lincoln to Mission. o Broad Street – Parking on west side converted to southbound buffered/protected bike lane. Northbound direction remains as shared bicycle/vehicle lane with enhanced bikeway markings and traffic calming. o Ramona Drive – Parking on north side converted to two-way protected bike lanes from Broad to planned SRTS path. Branded signage and pavement markings identify the route as a priority bicycle corridor. Traffic calming features on Broad Street include speed cushions between Mission and Meinecke, a raised intersection at Broad/Murray and corner bulbouts at Broad/Ramona/Meinecke. Pedestrian improvements include additional safety lighting, higher-visibility crosswalk markings, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps and improved sidewalks at various locations.
With Preferred Alternative, majority of route provided via dedicated protected/buffered bike lanes
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Proposed Route Alignment: o Lincoln Street – Chorro to Mission o Mission Street – Lincoln to Broad o Broad Street – Mission to Ramona
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
o Ramona Drive – Broad to planned Safe Routes to School (SRTS) bicycle/pedestrian path o SRTS Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – Ramona to Foothill via LDS Church field adjacent to Foothill Plaza Shopping Center. Path connects directly to planned bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Foothill/Ferrini intersection. Bikeway includes shared streets only (bicycles and motor vehicles share travel lanes; no dedicated bike lanes). Branded signage and pavement markings identify the route as a priority bicycle corridor. Traffic calming features include speed cushions on Lincoln Street and Broad Street, an additional raised crosswalk on Ramona Drive, a raised intersection at Broad/Murray and corner bulbouts at Chorro/Lincoln, Chorro/Mission and Broad/Ramona/Meinecke. Pedestrian improvements include additional safety lighting, higher-visibility crosswalk markings, ADA-compliant curb ramps and improved sidewalks at various locations. Minimal parking loss: 2-3 spaces removed on Ramona at SRTS path entry, 1-2 spaces removed for bulbouts at Chorro/Lincoln and Chorro/Mission.
Lincoln Street Alternative includes enhanced pavement markings and route signage to convey route
Northern Segment Project Alternatives Comparison – Key Pros and Cons After describing the features of each project alternative for the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Ramona), staff provided a summary of the key advantages and potential disadvantages of each concept alternative. Analyses include evaluation of potential traffic/parking impacts, costs, impacts to emergency services, benefits to bicycling and the pedestrian/streetscape environment, and overall ability to meet the goals and objectives of the project. Key pros and cons for each alternative are summarized below.
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Pros and Cons: Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pros
Cons
No changes to traffic access or circulation. No change to emergency response routing/operations. Improves pedestrian environment with improved lighting, crosswalks and curb ramps. Bicycles physically separated from auto traffic along highervolume/speed street segments. Attractive to bicyclists of all ages and ability levels. 80%+ of Downtown to Foothill route via protected/buffered bike lanes. Traffic calming on Broad Street reduces speeding, improving walking, bicycling and neighborhood environment. Convenient, intuitive, low-stress bicycle connection from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. Highest potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share.
Loss of parking: 41 spaces on west side of Chorro, 15 spaces on west side of Broad, 17 spaces on north side of Ramona. On-street parking will be more difficult to find during peak periods. Although available parking is generally available within a 1-2 block walk, removal of street parking will likely be perceived as significant impact to many residents. Higher cost and more difficult to test/install with interim improvements for pilot phase. Learning curve with new type of bicycle facility. Requires focused outreach and education for neighborhoods, drivers and cyclists unfamiliar with new design.
Pros and Cons: Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pros
Cons
No changes to traffic access or circulation. No change to emergency response routing/operations. Improves pedestrian environment with improved lighting, crosswalks and curb ramps. Lower implementation cost for primary bikeway features—allows for funding of additional project features within current budget allocation. Minimal on-street parking loss. Traffic calming on Lincoln, Broad and Ramona reduces speeding, improving walking, bicycling and neighborhood environment. Familiar bikeway design to residents, requires little outreach/education. Relatively low-stress route with moderate potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share. 4
Traffic volumes along route remain unchanged—volumes exceed level recommended for shared street where bicyclists and drivers share travel lane. Shared street environment along Broad will remain unattractive to many “interested, but concerned” riders. Less visible/intuitive route. Lincoln route slightly longer than via Chorro Street (+12%), although fewer stop signs. Less potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share. Approximately 12% of cyclists currently traveling between Downtown and Foothill Blvd. use Lincoln Street—will additional signs and markings change this significantly?
Project Alternatives Description – Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln St.) Once concept is proposed for the Southern Segment—independent of which alternative is supported for the Northern Segment.
Proposed Route Alignment – Chorro Street (Monterey to Lincoln)
Extend existing buffered bike lanes on Chorro Street from Mill to Palm. Install physical separation within buffer to provide protected bike lanes.
Shared lane markings and route signage installed along Chorro Street from Palm to Monterey to convey bicycle priority.
Green bike lane markings installed through intersection conflict areas at Chorro/Peach and Chorro/Walnut.
Corner bulbouts installed at Chorro/Walnut to reduce pedestrian crossing distance. Install ADA-compliant curb ramps and high-visibility crosswalk markings at Chorro/Peak and Chorro/Walnut.
Addition of safety lighting and streetscape enhancements at Chorro Street/Highway 101 undercrossing to improve pedestrian conditions at this key gateway point to Downtown.
The Chorro/Highway 101 undercrossing lacks lighting and other amenities necessary to provide a quality pedestrian environment. Pedestrian lighting and streetscape enhancements are recommended to improve pedestrian conditions at this key gateway to Downtown.
Concept maps and typical street cross sections for the Northern Segment (both alternatives) and Southern Segment are attached to this summary. Implementation Strategies Project Phasing Project improvements will be implemented in phases, with each series of improvements prioritized based on benefit to pedestrian and bicycle safety, community support, and cost. 5
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
Phase 1 will include the highest-priority features recommended to provide a safe, functional bikeway. Lower-cost, temporary materials will be used for some features during a “pilot” phase to allow for testing and refinement prior to permanent installation. Phase 2 includes installation of remaining permanent features that are feasible within the approved project budget. A detailed breakdown of project features and costs associated with each implementation phase will be provided in the Final Report, which will be provided for public review in early January prior to presentation of the plans to the Bicycle Advisory Committee and City Council. Not all components of the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan will be feasible within the current project budget. The Plan will serve as a blueprint to guide additional improvements as future capital improvement and grand funding opportunities become available.
Protected Bike Lane separation and Corner Bulbouts can be implemented with temporary materials during Phase 1 (Pilot Study) prior to construction using permanent materials
Performance Monitoring The Staff presentation included discussion of a proposed Performance Monitoring Program during the Phase 1 (Pilot Study) portion of the project. This program allows for review and evaluation of project improvements to provide guidance for design refinements prior to permanent installation. The program is planned to include before and after studies to assess potential changes in traffic volumes/speeds, bicycle and pedestrian mode share, on-street parking conditions, and collision trends. In addition,
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
staff plans to conduct user surveys of residents, bicyclists and pedestrians using the corridor to collect input on user perception and potential areas for improvement.
Community Input:
The second half of the meeting provided an opportunity for attendees to provide questions and comments regarding the proposed project recommendations. The attendees were very engaged, asking important questions and providing valuable input. Below is a summary of the key highlights:
Continue coordinating with Caltrans to prioritize the closure of the Broad Street/Highway 101 ramps.
Consider removal of on-street parking and other needed improvements along Chorro south of Palm Street to extend dedicated bike lanes all the way to Monterey Street.
Some residents expressed significant concern with any on-street parking removal—urging staff to focus efforts on slowing speeds and safety education/outreach only. Several attendees mentioned concerns with potential parking spillover from planned development projects at 22 Chorro and 71 Palomar.
One resident noted that with existing shared lanes, bicyclists often provide some friction to slow drivers and calm traffic—will motor vehicle speeds increase with the addition of dedicated bike lanes?
One resident asked if it was feasible to adopt lower speed limits—15 mph—along the bike corridor.
If bike lanes are added, is there anything that will require bicyclists to use them, or will some riders continue to travel in mixed-flow traffic, continuing to create conflicts with drivers?
Some residents expressed concerns about pedestrian safety due to a potential increase in mid-block crossings due to removal of on-street parking on one side of the street.
Recommend consideration for disabled users. Will parking removal significantly affect those with disabilities?
Consider exploring a hybrid option of the two current alternatives. One example could include use of Lincoln Street alignment instead of Chorro (from Lincoln Alternative), but with addition of dedicated bike lanes along Broad Street and Ramona (from Preferred Alternative). Another hybrid could include protected bike lanes on Chorro and Ramona (from Preferred Alternative), while retaining a shared street on Broad (from Lincoln Alternative).
One resident recommended that staff support the lowest cost option to preserve funds and limit expenditures considering the City’s current financial challenges.
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
Several residents were concerned that many cyclists will not use Lincoln Street, even with the addition of improvements proposed under the Lincoln Street project alternative.
Several attendees supported the proposed lighting and aesthetic improvements to the Chorro/Highway 101 undercrossing and would like to make sure these improvements are funded as part of the project.
Consider feasibility of providing diagonal parking on Mission Street to increase the on-street parking supply.
The Ramona-to-Foothill connection is key, and should be the first/highest priority according to one resident.
Consider removal of some on-street parking on Lincoln Street to improve sight lines along the curve approaching Chorro Street.
Some residents were in support of creating a new residential permit parking district, while others were concerned with the costs and inconvenience of their guests/visitors not being able to park on-street.
The City should increase traffic enforcement efforts for bicyclists and drivers.
A few attendees noted that they felt comfortable bicycling on Chorro and Broad Street with the existing conditions, while others expressed support for dedicated bike lanes to make cycling more comfortable for their families.
If the Preferred Alternate is implemented and planters are ultimately installed, who is responsible to maintain them?
Next Steps: Similar to efforts conducted during development of preliminary project alternatives, City staff plans to conduct informal surveys to gauge support for either of the proposed project alternatives for the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill). Staff will distribute a neighborhood survey to residents living within the vicinity of the planned improvements, as well as an online survey open to citywide participation. The survey materials will be distributed in late December and will include a description of each of the two project alternatives, and an opportunity for residents to provide written comments and/or provide input on a preferred option for the Final Plan. The results of the informal surveys are not to be interpreted as a formal vote, but will be provided as a point of reference in the staff presentation of the Final Plan recommendations to the City Bicycle Advisory Committee (January 18th) and ultimately to the City Council (February 6th) for review and potential adoption. The Community Meeting #4 PowerPoint presentation is attached at the end of this summary. All project documents published to date can be accessed at the project website (http://www.peakdemocracy.com/3444). 8
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) B
C
CAL POLY
E Pavement markings & route signage on Mission Street to connect Chorro to Broad
Restrict parking on west side of Broad between Mission and Ramona to provide buffered/protected bike lane in SB direction. Enhanced markings and traffic calming in NB direction LINCOLN
Restrict parking on north side of Ramona from Broad to planned Class I Bike Path to provide two-way protected bikeway
A
F B A BROAD
RAMONA
D Proposed Class I Bike/Pedestrian Path through LDS Church Property
C
E D
FERRINI
F Planned enhanced bicycle and pedestrian crossing at Foothill & Ferrini
Restrict parking on west side of Chorro from Lincoln to Mission to provide two-way protected bikeway EXISTING SPEED HUMPS TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPEED CUSHIONS
Proposed raised intersection at Broad & Murray
Chorro Street (Lincoln to Mission)
: HVW6LGHRI 6WUHHW
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’
Bike Lane 5’
Travel Lane 10’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’
Parking 7.5’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Mission Street (Chorro to Broad)
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 8’
Travel Lane 12’
Travel Lane 12’
Parking 8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Broad Street (Mission to Ramona)
: HVW6LGHRI 6WUHHW
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’ Buffer w/ Potential for Physical Barrier 2’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’
Travel Lane 10’
Parking 7’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Ramona Drive (Broad to Class I Path)
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Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’
Travel Lane 11’
Travel Lane 10’
Bike Lane 5’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2’
Bike Lane 5’
Sidewalk (Existing)
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Ramona to Foothill Class I Path
Bicycle/Pedestrian Path 10’-12’ Shoulder/Lighting Shoulder 4’-6’ 2’
Figure 4: Recommended Project – Typical Street Cross Sections (cont.)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) B
A
CAL POLY
Corner bulbouts and enhanced markings/signage at Chorro/Lincoln intersection improves crossing comfort and increases visibility of Lincoln St. bikeway route
E
Pavement markings & route signage on Lincoln, Mission Street and Broad Street from Chorro to Ramona
LINCOLN
A B
Raised bike/pedestrian crossing where new Class I Path meets Ramona C F C BROAD RAMONA
D Proposed Class I Bike/Pedestrian Path through LDS Church Property
D
FERRINI
F
E
Corner bulbouts and enhanced markings/signage at Chorro/Mission intersection improves crossing comfort and increases visibility of Lincoln St. bikeway route
Planned enhanced bicycle and pedestrian crossing at Foothill & Ferrini NEW SPEED HUMPS/CUSHIONS (WILL REPLACE EXISTING SPEED HUMPS ON BROAD IF GREATER SPEED REDUCTION NEEDED)
Proposed raised intersection at Broad & Murray
Lincoln Street / Mission Street / Broad Street / Ramona Street
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) D CAL POLY
A
Install safety lighting and streetscape enhancements to improve environment along Chorro Street/Highway 101 undercrossing
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B
C D
LINCOLN
Pavement markings & route signage on Chorro between Palm and Monterey
C
B
RAMONA
BROAD
FERRINI
Corner bulbouts, ADA curb ramps and enhanced crossing markings at Chorro/Walnut intersection improves crossing comfort for bikes & pedestrians
Extend buffered bike lanes on Chorro between Lincoln and Palm & add physical separation within buffer for protected bike lanes
Chorro Street (Palm to Lincoln)
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’-6’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’-3’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’-11’
Bike Lane 5’-6’
Travel Lane 10’-11’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’-3’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Meeting #4: Draft Concept Plan Presentation December 11, 2017 • Introductions & Project Background • Recap of Council Study Session • Design Recommendations & Analysis • Implementation (Phasing) Strategies • Next Steps • Public Forum
JAKE HUDSON Transportation Manager JENNIFER RICE Transportation Planner-Engineer LUKE SCHWARTZ Transportation Planner-Engineer
Project Goal: Develop a safe, low-stress through route serving bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and skill levels connecting the City’s downtown core north to Foothill Boulevard. Focus Areas: • Northern Segment • Lincoln to Foothill •
Southern Segment • Downtown to Lincoln
Why are Improvements Needed? General Plan Modal Split Objectives
General Plan Modal Priorities for Level of Service
Why are Improvements Needed? 4 Types of Transportation Bicyclists
Existing facilities exclude most people who might otherwise ride, favoring confident & physically strong cyclists
Why are Improvements Needed? 4 Types of Transportation Bicyclists Strong and Fearless
Enthusiastic and Confident Interested but Concerned
No Way No How Sources: SLOCOG 2013 Bicycle Use Survey City of Portland, “Four Types of Transportation Cyclists” 82%
82% of residents already bicycle or would bicycle more frequently if the right facilities were available
What makes a “low-stress” bicycle street?
• Low Stress Bicycling Environment o Comfortable for users of varying ages & ability levels o Separation from vehicle traffic & parking o Low auto traffic volumes & speeds o Perceived safety/stressors are significant factor in deciding whether to bike vs. drive
Why are Improvements Needed? SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
CHORRO ST (EXISTING)
6,000
BROAD ST (EXISTING)
4,000
2,000
0 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
Source: FHWA & National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
35
40
Why are Improvements Needed?
Why are Improvements Needed?
Public Outreach Activities 3 community meetings Including interactive design charrette ≈ 45 people attended each meeting Online Forum 1,100+ visitors to project site 130+ comments Community Survey Mailed to 1,200+ residents in project area 239 responses Online survey available community-wide 240 responses Bicycle Advisory Committee Preliminary Alternatives Review 130+ comments City Council Study Session on Preliminary Alternatives
Social Media Platforms Press Releases City Website E-Blasts Tribune KSBY Neighborhood Mailers
Council Study Session Recap (Aug 2017) PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES FOR MIDDLE SEGMENT (LINCOLN TO RAMONA) Alt 1: Bicycle boulevard with traffic diversion along Broad Street Alt 2: One-way “couplet”: Broad southbound, Chorro northbound Alt 3: Traffic calming on Broad and Chorro without traffic diversion COUNCIL DIRECTION: Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) – Convert onstreet parking to dedicated bike lanes along Broad & Chorro. Study parking impacts Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) – Use Lincoln St. for bikeway alignment, minimal parking removal, signing/striping & low-impact traffic calming
Concept Designs & Project Analysis
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Bicycling Environment
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Bicycling Environment
80% of 1.3-mile trip from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. possible via Protected/Buffered Bike Lanes. 90%+ via low-stress segment (LTS 1-2)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Why Protected Bike Lanes?
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Increased Bicycle Ridership – Avg. increase of 75% in 1st year
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Attractive to Under-Represented Riders – Only 6-10% of US adults comfortable in mixed traffic. 70-80% “Interested but Concerned” would ride in protected/separated bike lanes. Attracts underrepresented users, such as children, women and seniors
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They Can Make Biking Safer – Shown to reduce injury risk per bike trip by up to 50 percent compared to streets without dedicated bike facilities
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Reduces Some Types Unsafe Behavior – Reduces sidewalk and wrong-way riding
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Pedestrian Safety – Shown to reduce traffic-related pedestrian injuries by 12-52%
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They Can Benefit Drivers – Can reduce delays and inconvenience to drivers by removing bicyclists from a shared travel lane.
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Why Protected Bike Lanes?
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Increased Bicycle Ridership – Avg. increase of 75% in 1st year
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Attractive to Under-Represented Riders – Only 6-10% of US adults comfortable in mixed traffic. 70-80% “Interested but Concerned” would ride in protected/separated bike lanes. Attracts underrepresented users, such as children, women and seniors
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They Can Make Biking Safer – Shown to reduce injury risk per bike trip by up to 50 percent compared to streets without dedicated bike facilities
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Reduces Some Types Unsafe Behavior – Reduces sidewalk and wrong-way riding
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Pedestrian Safety – Shown to reduce traffic-related pedestrian injuries by 12-52%
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They Can Benefit Drivers – Can reduce delays and inconvenience to drivers by removing bicyclists from a shared travel lane.
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Are these designs only for urban cities? Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX (2011)
Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX (2014)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
West Side of Street
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) ChorroStreet(Palmto Lincoln)
West Sid eof Stree t
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 6’
Travel Lane 10’
ALTERNATE ON: OPTI CONVENTI ONAL BIKELANES?
Travel Lane 10’
Bike Lane 6’
Parking 7’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Southbound Bike Lane
Northbound Shared Lane
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Southbound Bike Lane
Northbound Shared Lane
Addition of dashed centerline on Broad will allow drivers to pass bicyclists safely
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
North Sid e of Street
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Traffic Calming on Broad Street
Raised Intersection @ Broad/Murray
More effective speed humps/cushions along Broad between Mission and Meinecke
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features Additional Street Lighting to meet City Standards
ADA Curb Ramps, Sidewalks, Bulbouts & Green Street Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
BROAD & MEINECKE BROAD & RAMONA
Addressing Potential Concerns Traffic Parking ADA Parking
Crossing Intersections Getting Out of Driveways Trashcans
Deliveries & Service Vehicles
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Traffic
• No changes to auto circulation/access • Little-to no change to current traffic volumes Parking
• On-Street Parking Loss: • 41 spaces on west side of Chorro • 15 spaces on west side of Broad • 17 spaces on north side of Ramona How will removal of street parking affect neighborhood?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Parking Studies: •
On-street parking supply & occupancy counts
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Streets within 1,000 feet (~ 5 minute walk)
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Various times/days (weekday & weekend)
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Peak Demand = Late Weeknight (12-2AM)
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Analyzed parking conditions with and without proposed parking removal
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Peak On-Street Parking Occupancy •
Chorro (Lincoln to Mission): 35%→70% (12 spaces available)
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Broad (Mission to Ramona): 67%→97% (1 space available)
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Ramona (Broad to Bike Path): 91%→ >100% (13 space deficit)
When Occupancy > 85%, some parking available, but it may be difficult to find
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? CHORRO STREET (MT. VIEW TO VENABL E) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 83% to >100% (Deficit of 3 spaces between Center and Venable) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 35-70 spaces
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? BROAD STREET (MISSION TO MURRAY) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 100% Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 13-32
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? BROAD STREET (MURRAY TO RAMONA) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 97% (1 space available) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 5-6 spaces **Reflects spillover from Ramona parking removal**
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? RAMONA DRIVE (BROAD TO PALO MAR) Peak Parking Demand with Project: >100% (Deficit of 13 spaces) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 1-8 spaces Within 3-4 minute walk: 8-18 spaces
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Summary of On-Street Parking Impacts: •
Any loss of street parking will be deemed unacceptable to some residents
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Parking will be difficult to find on certain blocks of Chorro, Broad and Ramona
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Parking generally available within a short (1-2 min) walk of impacted streets
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Ramona parking loss (deficit of 13 spaces) most likely to spill over to nearby streets—likely Broad, Meinecke & Benton
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City not required to provide street parking, but understands that its importance to many residents
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Potential Mitigation Strategies: •
Residential Parking District
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Strategic Phasing & Monitoring o Delay parking removal on segments most impacted (Broad/Ramona) to later phase?
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Accessible On-Street Parking – ADA compliant on-street parking stalls can be installed on impacted streets on case-by-case basis
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Intersection Crossings
CHORRO & LINCOLN
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Bicycling Environment PROJECT CONDITIONS (WITH TRAFFIC CALMING
28% of 1.4-mile trip from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. possible via dedicated Bike Lanes. 88% via low-stress segment (LTS 1-2)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Addition of dashed centerline on Broad & Ramona will allow drivers to pass bicyclists safely
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Traffic Calming on Lincoln, Broad and Ramona
Raised Intersection @ Broad/Murray
New speed humps/cushions along Lincoln & Ramona. Replace existing speed humps on Broad between Mission and Meinecke with more effective design
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features Additional Street Lighting to meet City Standards
ADA Curb Ramps, Sidewalks, Bulbouts & Green Street Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
CHORRO & LINCOLN
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
BROAD
BROAD & MEINECKE BROAD & RAMONA
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Traffic
• No changes to auto circulation/access • Little-to no change to current traffic volumes Parking
• On-Street Parking Loss: • 2-3 spaces on Ramona for safety purposes – provides visibility at crossing for new bike/ped path access • 1 space on Lincoln at Chorro (bulbout) • 2 spaces on Mission at Chorro (bulbout)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
6,000
4,000
RAMONA DR (EXISTING)
BROAD ST (EXISTING)
2,000
LINCOLN ST (EXISTING)
0 0
5
10
15
20
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
25
30
35
40
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
6,000
4,000
BROAD ST (PROJECT)
2,000
RAMONA DR (PROJECT) LINCOLN ST (PROJECT)
0 0
5
10
15
20
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
25
30
35
40
Pros & Cons of Northern Segment Alternatives
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Comparing the Alternatives
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) PROS
CONS
• No changes to traffic access/circulation
• Loss of parking—less convenient access to available street parking
• No change to emergency response routing/operations • Improved pedestrian environment • Bicycles physically protected from auto traffic along high-volume/speed segments • Route avoids difficult uphill grades on Broad and Chorro • Convenient, visible low-stress bicycle connection from Downtown to Foothill • Highest potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share
• Higher cost & more challenging to test/install with interim treatments for pilot phase • Learning curve w/ new type of bike facility. Requires outreach/education for drivers & bicyclists unfamiliar w/ new design
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Comparing the Alternatives
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) PROS
CONS
• No changes to traffic access/circulation for motor vehicles
• Traffic volumes along much of route remain above level attractive to “interested but concerned” riders. Without traffic calming, conditions essentially status quo
• No change to emergency response provider routing/operations • Improved pedestrian environment • Lower implementation cost for primary bikeway features—allows for additional project components within current budget • Little on-street parking loss • Some potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share
• Less visible/intuitive route for bicyclists • Less convenient—Lincoln route adds 45-60 sec to avg. bike trip between Downtown and Foothill (+12%) vs. Chorro alignment • Less potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share • ~12% of cyclists currently use Lincoln St– will signs/markings change this?
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln Street)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Background Context
2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan • Continuous alignment on Broad Street • Grade-separated ped/bike crossing at US 101 o Requires closure of Broad/US 101 Ramps by Caltrans o Ramp closure not feasible without major improvements to Santa Rosa/US 101 interchange ($$$) o Not component of this Plan. Future consideration, will revisit if long-term ramp closure feasible
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Recommended Concept
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Chorro Street Bike Lane Improvements
• Existing buffered bike lanes from Mill to Walnut o Extend buffers south to Palm o Extend buffers north to Lincoln o Add physical separation within buffer o Add crossing markings (green paint, etc.) through intersection conflict areas • Requires o Shortening of eastbound left turn pocket @ Walnut
o Shortening of northbound left turn pocket @ Lincoln o Eliminate short left turn pocket to private driveway just south of Lincoln (555 Chorro)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Intersection Crossing Enhancements & Streetscape Improvements
ADA curb ramps, corner bulbouts and enhanced crossing markings improves comfort at Chorro/Walnut intersection for pedestrians and bicyclists
New ADA curb ramps and enhanced crossing markings at Chorro/Peach. Future safety improvements planned for Chorro/Peach as part of City’s Traffic Safety (Vision Zero) Program
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Chorro/US 101 Undercrossing Improvements Install pedestrian-scale street lighting & streetscape enhancements at Highway 101/Chorro Street Undercrossing
Implementation (Phasing) Strategies • Phase 1 – Highest-priority features to provide functional bikeway. Lower-cost, temporary materials used for pilot project—allows for testing and refinement of some features prior to permanent installation. (ETA~2018) • Phase 2 – Installation of remaining permanent features that are feasible within approved project budget (ETA~2019/20) • Unfunded – Installation of remaining lower-priority features over time pending available funds (ETA~?) • Not all components of plan feasible with current funding allocation. Plan serves as blueprint to guide additional improvements as standalone CIP projects or private development mitigation over time.
Interim vs. Permanent Features
Interim vs. Permanent Features
Performance Monitoring • Study of project effectiveness, challenges, user perception
• Before & after studies o Traffic volumes & speeds o Bicycle & pedestrian activity o Safety – collision trends & user behavior o Parking conditions
• User Surveys o Intercept surveys
o Resident surveys o Online surveys
• Monitoring summary report submitted for Council review
Next Steps
• Draft Plan presented to City BAC (January 18, 2018) • Plan Document will be available on project website prior to meeting. There will be a detailed version of the Plan for each of the 2 alternatives considered for Northern Segment • Draft Plan presented to City Council (February 6, 2018) for review and potential adoption
Open Discussion
• Questions & Comments? • Confusion with any design elements? • Refinements needed? • Issues or concerns not addressed in plan? • Suggestions for prioritizing proposed improvements?
How Can You Continue to Participate? Visit our online Open City Hall Forum for Alternatives Analysis Report & Concept Drawings, project updates and to provide feedback o www.peakdemocracy.com/3444 OR o Search “Broad Street Bike Blvd” on www.slocity.org
QUESTIONS? LUKE SCHWARTZ
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7190 [email protected]
JAKE HUDSON
Transportation Manager (805) 781-7255 [email protected]
JENNIFER RICE
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7058 [email protected]
ADAM FUKUSHIMA
Active Transportation Manager (805) 781-7590 [email protected]
Overview:
On December 11th, over 120 community residents attended the fourth neighborhood outreach meeting for the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan. Building on planning efforts conducted over the past year, staff has continued with design refinements and analysis of concept recommendations for the proposed bikeway. Based on guidance provided to date, including specific direction from the City Council Study Session held in August, staff has developed detailed conceptual designs for two unique project alternatives. The focus of this 4th community meeting was to present these project alternatives and invite public input prior to presenting final plans to the City Bicycle Advisory Committee and ultimately to the City Council for consideration and potential adoption in early 2018.
Staff Presentation: City staff members Jake Hudson (Transportation Manager), Jennifer Rice (Transportation Planner-Engineer) and Luke Schwartz (Transportation Planner-Engineer), presented a summary of work completed to date and provided a detailed discussion of project features, benefits and impacts associated with the proposed bikeway. The presentation focused on two specific areas of the bikeway corridor—the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) and Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln). Two distinct alternatives are being evaluated for the Northern Segment, with one option proposing conversion of some street parking to dedicated/protected bike lanes, and a second option proposing shared streets with markings, signage and minor traffic calming. These two concept alternatives were selected by the City Council in August for more detailed analysis. The primary features of each focus area are briefly summarized as follows: Project Alternatives Description – Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Proposed Route Alignment: o Chorro Street – Lincoln to Mission o Mission Street – Chorro to Broad o Broad Street – Mission to Ramona o Ramona Drive – Broad to planned Safe Routes to School (SRTS) bicycle/pedestrian path
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
o SRTS Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – Ramona to Foothill via Latter-Day Saints (LDS) Church field adjacent to Foothill Plaza Shopping Center. Path connects directly to planned bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Foothill/Ferrini. One side of on-street parking converted to dedicated protected/buffered bike lanes on Chorro, Broad and Ramona: o Chorro Street – Parking on west side converted to two-way protected bike lanes from Lincoln to Mission. o Broad Street – Parking on west side converted to southbound buffered/protected bike lane. Northbound direction remains as shared bicycle/vehicle lane with enhanced bikeway markings and traffic calming. o Ramona Drive – Parking on north side converted to two-way protected bike lanes from Broad to planned SRTS path. Branded signage and pavement markings identify the route as a priority bicycle corridor. Traffic calming features on Broad Street include speed cushions between Mission and Meinecke, a raised intersection at Broad/Murray and corner bulbouts at Broad/Ramona/Meinecke. Pedestrian improvements include additional safety lighting, higher-visibility crosswalk markings, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps and improved sidewalks at various locations.
With Preferred Alternative, majority of route provided via dedicated protected/buffered bike lanes
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Proposed Route Alignment: o Lincoln Street – Chorro to Mission o Mission Street – Lincoln to Broad o Broad Street – Mission to Ramona
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
o Ramona Drive – Broad to planned Safe Routes to School (SRTS) bicycle/pedestrian path o SRTS Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – Ramona to Foothill via LDS Church field adjacent to Foothill Plaza Shopping Center. Path connects directly to planned bicycle/pedestrian crossing at Foothill/Ferrini intersection. Bikeway includes shared streets only (bicycles and motor vehicles share travel lanes; no dedicated bike lanes). Branded signage and pavement markings identify the route as a priority bicycle corridor. Traffic calming features include speed cushions on Lincoln Street and Broad Street, an additional raised crosswalk on Ramona Drive, a raised intersection at Broad/Murray and corner bulbouts at Chorro/Lincoln, Chorro/Mission and Broad/Ramona/Meinecke. Pedestrian improvements include additional safety lighting, higher-visibility crosswalk markings, ADA-compliant curb ramps and improved sidewalks at various locations. Minimal parking loss: 2-3 spaces removed on Ramona at SRTS path entry, 1-2 spaces removed for bulbouts at Chorro/Lincoln and Chorro/Mission.
Lincoln Street Alternative includes enhanced pavement markings and route signage to convey route
Northern Segment Project Alternatives Comparison – Key Pros and Cons After describing the features of each project alternative for the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Ramona), staff provided a summary of the key advantages and potential disadvantages of each concept alternative. Analyses include evaluation of potential traffic/parking impacts, costs, impacts to emergency services, benefits to bicycling and the pedestrian/streetscape environment, and overall ability to meet the goals and objectives of the project. Key pros and cons for each alternative are summarized below.
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Pros and Cons: Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pros
Cons
No changes to traffic access or circulation. No change to emergency response routing/operations. Improves pedestrian environment with improved lighting, crosswalks and curb ramps. Bicycles physically separated from auto traffic along highervolume/speed street segments. Attractive to bicyclists of all ages and ability levels. 80%+ of Downtown to Foothill route via protected/buffered bike lanes. Traffic calming on Broad Street reduces speeding, improving walking, bicycling and neighborhood environment. Convenient, intuitive, low-stress bicycle connection from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. Highest potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share.
Loss of parking: 41 spaces on west side of Chorro, 15 spaces on west side of Broad, 17 spaces on north side of Ramona. On-street parking will be more difficult to find during peak periods. Although available parking is generally available within a 1-2 block walk, removal of street parking will likely be perceived as significant impact to many residents. Higher cost and more difficult to test/install with interim improvements for pilot phase. Learning curve with new type of bicycle facility. Requires focused outreach and education for neighborhoods, drivers and cyclists unfamiliar with new design.
Pros and Cons: Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pros
Cons
No changes to traffic access or circulation. No change to emergency response routing/operations. Improves pedestrian environment with improved lighting, crosswalks and curb ramps. Lower implementation cost for primary bikeway features—allows for funding of additional project features within current budget allocation. Minimal on-street parking loss. Traffic calming on Lincoln, Broad and Ramona reduces speeding, improving walking, bicycling and neighborhood environment. Familiar bikeway design to residents, requires little outreach/education. Relatively low-stress route with moderate potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share. 4
Traffic volumes along route remain unchanged—volumes exceed level recommended for shared street where bicyclists and drivers share travel lane. Shared street environment along Broad will remain unattractive to many “interested, but concerned” riders. Less visible/intuitive route. Lincoln route slightly longer than via Chorro Street (+12%), although fewer stop signs. Less potential to attract new riders and increase bicycle mode share. Approximately 12% of cyclists currently traveling between Downtown and Foothill Blvd. use Lincoln Street—will additional signs and markings change this significantly?
Project Alternatives Description – Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln St.) Once concept is proposed for the Southern Segment—independent of which alternative is supported for the Northern Segment.
Proposed Route Alignment – Chorro Street (Monterey to Lincoln)
Extend existing buffered bike lanes on Chorro Street from Mill to Palm. Install physical separation within buffer to provide protected bike lanes.
Shared lane markings and route signage installed along Chorro Street from Palm to Monterey to convey bicycle priority.
Green bike lane markings installed through intersection conflict areas at Chorro/Peach and Chorro/Walnut.
Corner bulbouts installed at Chorro/Walnut to reduce pedestrian crossing distance. Install ADA-compliant curb ramps and high-visibility crosswalk markings at Chorro/Peak and Chorro/Walnut.
Addition of safety lighting and streetscape enhancements at Chorro Street/Highway 101 undercrossing to improve pedestrian conditions at this key gateway point to Downtown.
The Chorro/Highway 101 undercrossing lacks lighting and other amenities necessary to provide a quality pedestrian environment. Pedestrian lighting and streetscape enhancements are recommended to improve pedestrian conditions at this key gateway to Downtown.
Concept maps and typical street cross sections for the Northern Segment (both alternatives) and Southern Segment are attached to this summary. Implementation Strategies Project Phasing Project improvements will be implemented in phases, with each series of improvements prioritized based on benefit to pedestrian and bicycle safety, community support, and cost. 5
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
Phase 1 will include the highest-priority features recommended to provide a safe, functional bikeway. Lower-cost, temporary materials will be used for some features during a “pilot” phase to allow for testing and refinement prior to permanent installation. Phase 2 includes installation of remaining permanent features that are feasible within the approved project budget. A detailed breakdown of project features and costs associated with each implementation phase will be provided in the Final Report, which will be provided for public review in early January prior to presentation of the plans to the Bicycle Advisory Committee and City Council. Not all components of the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan will be feasible within the current project budget. The Plan will serve as a blueprint to guide additional improvements as future capital improvement and grand funding opportunities become available.
Protected Bike Lane separation and Corner Bulbouts can be implemented with temporary materials during Phase 1 (Pilot Study) prior to construction using permanent materials
Performance Monitoring The Staff presentation included discussion of a proposed Performance Monitoring Program during the Phase 1 (Pilot Study) portion of the project. This program allows for review and evaluation of project improvements to provide guidance for design refinements prior to permanent installation. The program is planned to include before and after studies to assess potential changes in traffic volumes/speeds, bicycle and pedestrian mode share, on-street parking conditions, and collision trends. In addition,
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
staff plans to conduct user surveys of residents, bicyclists and pedestrians using the corridor to collect input on user perception and potential areas for improvement.
Community Input:
The second half of the meeting provided an opportunity for attendees to provide questions and comments regarding the proposed project recommendations. The attendees were very engaged, asking important questions and providing valuable input. Below is a summary of the key highlights:
Continue coordinating with Caltrans to prioritize the closure of the Broad Street/Highway 101 ramps.
Consider removal of on-street parking and other needed improvements along Chorro south of Palm Street to extend dedicated bike lanes all the way to Monterey Street.
Some residents expressed significant concern with any on-street parking removal—urging staff to focus efforts on slowing speeds and safety education/outreach only. Several attendees mentioned concerns with potential parking spillover from planned development projects at 22 Chorro and 71 Palomar.
One resident noted that with existing shared lanes, bicyclists often provide some friction to slow drivers and calm traffic—will motor vehicle speeds increase with the addition of dedicated bike lanes?
One resident asked if it was feasible to adopt lower speed limits—15 mph—along the bike corridor.
If bike lanes are added, is there anything that will require bicyclists to use them, or will some riders continue to travel in mixed-flow traffic, continuing to create conflicts with drivers?
Some residents expressed concerns about pedestrian safety due to a potential increase in mid-block crossings due to removal of on-street parking on one side of the street.
Recommend consideration for disabled users. Will parking removal significantly affect those with disabilities?
Consider exploring a hybrid option of the two current alternatives. One example could include use of Lincoln Street alignment instead of Chorro (from Lincoln Alternative), but with addition of dedicated bike lanes along Broad Street and Ramona (from Preferred Alternative). Another hybrid could include protected bike lanes on Chorro and Ramona (from Preferred Alternative), while retaining a shared street on Broad (from Lincoln Alternative).
One resident recommended that staff support the lowest cost option to preserve funds and limit expenditures considering the City’s current financial challenges.
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Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Community Meeting #4 Summary
Several residents were concerned that many cyclists will not use Lincoln Street, even with the addition of improvements proposed under the Lincoln Street project alternative.
Several attendees supported the proposed lighting and aesthetic improvements to the Chorro/Highway 101 undercrossing and would like to make sure these improvements are funded as part of the project.
Consider feasibility of providing diagonal parking on Mission Street to increase the on-street parking supply.
The Ramona-to-Foothill connection is key, and should be the first/highest priority according to one resident.
Consider removal of some on-street parking on Lincoln Street to improve sight lines along the curve approaching Chorro Street.
Some residents were in support of creating a new residential permit parking district, while others were concerned with the costs and inconvenience of their guests/visitors not being able to park on-street.
The City should increase traffic enforcement efforts for bicyclists and drivers.
A few attendees noted that they felt comfortable bicycling on Chorro and Broad Street with the existing conditions, while others expressed support for dedicated bike lanes to make cycling more comfortable for their families.
If the Preferred Alternate is implemented and planters are ultimately installed, who is responsible to maintain them?
Next Steps: Similar to efforts conducted during development of preliminary project alternatives, City staff plans to conduct informal surveys to gauge support for either of the proposed project alternatives for the Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill). Staff will distribute a neighborhood survey to residents living within the vicinity of the planned improvements, as well as an online survey open to citywide participation. The survey materials will be distributed in late December and will include a description of each of the two project alternatives, and an opportunity for residents to provide written comments and/or provide input on a preferred option for the Final Plan. The results of the informal surveys are not to be interpreted as a formal vote, but will be provided as a point of reference in the staff presentation of the Final Plan recommendations to the City Bicycle Advisory Committee (January 18th) and ultimately to the City Council (February 6th) for review and potential adoption. The Community Meeting #4 PowerPoint presentation is attached at the end of this summary. All project documents published to date can be accessed at the project website (http://www.peakdemocracy.com/3444). 8
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) B
C
CAL POLY
E Pavement markings & route signage on Mission Street to connect Chorro to Broad
Restrict parking on west side of Broad between Mission and Ramona to provide buffered/protected bike lane in SB direction. Enhanced markings and traffic calming in NB direction LINCOLN
Restrict parking on north side of Ramona from Broad to planned Class I Bike Path to provide two-way protected bikeway
A
F B A BROAD
RAMONA
D Proposed Class I Bike/Pedestrian Path through LDS Church Property
C
E D
FERRINI
F Planned enhanced bicycle and pedestrian crossing at Foothill & Ferrini
Restrict parking on west side of Chorro from Lincoln to Mission to provide two-way protected bikeway EXISTING SPEED HUMPS TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPEED CUSHIONS
Proposed raised intersection at Broad & Murray
Chorro Street (Lincoln to Mission)
: HVW6LGHRI 6WUHHW
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’
Bike Lane 5’
Travel Lane 10’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’
Parking 7.5’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Mission Street (Chorro to Broad)
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 8’
Travel Lane 12’
Travel Lane 12’
Parking 8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Broad Street (Mission to Ramona)
: HVW6LGHRI 6WUHHW
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’ Buffer w/ Potential for Physical Barrier 2’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’
Travel Lane 10’
Parking 7’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Ramona Drive (Broad to Class I Path)
1RUWK6LGHRI 6WUHHW
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’
Travel Lane 11’
Travel Lane 10’
Bike Lane 5’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2’
Bike Lane 5’
Sidewalk (Existing)
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Ramona to Foothill Class I Path
Bicycle/Pedestrian Path 10’-12’ Shoulder/Lighting Shoulder 4’-6’ 2’
Figure 4: Recommended Project – Typical Street Cross Sections (cont.)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) B
A
CAL POLY
Corner bulbouts and enhanced markings/signage at Chorro/Lincoln intersection improves crossing comfort and increases visibility of Lincoln St. bikeway route
E
Pavement markings & route signage on Lincoln, Mission Street and Broad Street from Chorro to Ramona
LINCOLN
A B
Raised bike/pedestrian crossing where new Class I Path meets Ramona C F C BROAD RAMONA
D Proposed Class I Bike/Pedestrian Path through LDS Church Property
D
FERRINI
F
E
Corner bulbouts and enhanced markings/signage at Chorro/Mission intersection improves crossing comfort and increases visibility of Lincoln St. bikeway route
Planned enhanced bicycle and pedestrian crossing at Foothill & Ferrini NEW SPEED HUMPS/CUSHIONS (WILL REPLACE EXISTING SPEED HUMPS ON BROAD IF GREATER SPEED REDUCTION NEEDED)
Proposed raised intersection at Broad & Murray
Lincoln Street / Mission Street / Broad Street / Ramona Street
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) D CAL POLY
A
Install safety lighting and streetscape enhancements to improve environment along Chorro Street/Highway 101 undercrossing
A
B
C D
LINCOLN
Pavement markings & route signage on Chorro between Palm and Monterey
C
B
RAMONA
BROAD
FERRINI
Corner bulbouts, ADA curb ramps and enhanced crossing markings at Chorro/Walnut intersection improves crossing comfort for bikes & pedestrians
Extend buffered bike lanes on Chorro between Lincoln and Palm & add physical separation within buffer for protected bike lanes
Chorro Street (Palm to Lincoln)
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 5’-6’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’-3’
NOTE: Street cross section widths represent typical dimensions along designated segments. Details may vary in final designs.
Travel Lane 10’-11’
Bike Lane 5’-6’
Travel Lane 10’-11’ Buffer w/ Physical Barrier 2.5’-3’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Meeting #4: Draft Concept Plan Presentation December 11, 2017 • Introductions & Project Background • Recap of Council Study Session • Design Recommendations & Analysis • Implementation (Phasing) Strategies • Next Steps • Public Forum
JAKE HUDSON Transportation Manager JENNIFER RICE Transportation Planner-Engineer LUKE SCHWARTZ Transportation Planner-Engineer
Project Goal: Develop a safe, low-stress through route serving bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and skill levels connecting the City’s downtown core north to Foothill Boulevard. Focus Areas: • Northern Segment • Lincoln to Foothill •
Southern Segment • Downtown to Lincoln
Why are Improvements Needed? General Plan Modal Split Objectives
General Plan Modal Priorities for Level of Service
Why are Improvements Needed? 4 Types of Transportation Bicyclists
Existing facilities exclude most people who might otherwise ride, favoring confident & physically strong cyclists
Why are Improvements Needed? 4 Types of Transportation Bicyclists Strong and Fearless
Enthusiastic and Confident Interested but Concerned
No Way No How Sources: SLOCOG 2013 Bicycle Use Survey City of Portland, “Four Types of Transportation Cyclists” 82%
82% of residents already bicycle or would bicycle more frequently if the right facilities were available
What makes a “low-stress” bicycle street?
• Low Stress Bicycling Environment o Comfortable for users of varying ages & ability levels o Separation from vehicle traffic & parking o Low auto traffic volumes & speeds o Perceived safety/stressors are significant factor in deciding whether to bike vs. drive
Why are Improvements Needed? SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
CHORRO ST (EXISTING)
6,000
BROAD ST (EXISTING)
4,000
2,000
0 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
Source: FHWA & National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
35
40
Why are Improvements Needed?
Why are Improvements Needed?
Public Outreach Activities 3 community meetings Including interactive design charrette ≈ 45 people attended each meeting Online Forum 1,100+ visitors to project site 130+ comments Community Survey Mailed to 1,200+ residents in project area 239 responses Online survey available community-wide 240 responses Bicycle Advisory Committee Preliminary Alternatives Review 130+ comments City Council Study Session on Preliminary Alternatives
Social Media Platforms Press Releases City Website E-Blasts Tribune KSBY Neighborhood Mailers
Council Study Session Recap (Aug 2017) PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES FOR MIDDLE SEGMENT (LINCOLN TO RAMONA) Alt 1: Bicycle boulevard with traffic diversion along Broad Street Alt 2: One-way “couplet”: Broad southbound, Chorro northbound Alt 3: Traffic calming on Broad and Chorro without traffic diversion COUNCIL DIRECTION: Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) – Convert onstreet parking to dedicated bike lanes along Broad & Chorro. Study parking impacts Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) – Use Lincoln St. for bikeway alignment, minimal parking removal, signing/striping & low-impact traffic calming
Concept Designs & Project Analysis
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Plan
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Bicycling Environment
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Bicycling Environment
80% of 1.3-mile trip from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. possible via Protected/Buffered Bike Lanes. 90%+ via low-stress segment (LTS 1-2)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Why Protected Bike Lanes?
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Increased Bicycle Ridership – Avg. increase of 75% in 1st year
•
Attractive to Under-Represented Riders – Only 6-10% of US adults comfortable in mixed traffic. 70-80% “Interested but Concerned” would ride in protected/separated bike lanes. Attracts underrepresented users, such as children, women and seniors
•
They Can Make Biking Safer – Shown to reduce injury risk per bike trip by up to 50 percent compared to streets without dedicated bike facilities
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Reduces Some Types Unsafe Behavior – Reduces sidewalk and wrong-way riding
•
Pedestrian Safety – Shown to reduce traffic-related pedestrian injuries by 12-52%
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They Can Benefit Drivers – Can reduce delays and inconvenience to drivers by removing bicyclists from a shared travel lane.
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Why Protected Bike Lanes?
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Increased Bicycle Ridership – Avg. increase of 75% in 1st year
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Attractive to Under-Represented Riders – Only 6-10% of US adults comfortable in mixed traffic. 70-80% “Interested but Concerned” would ride in protected/separated bike lanes. Attracts underrepresented users, such as children, women and seniors
•
They Can Make Biking Safer – Shown to reduce injury risk per bike trip by up to 50 percent compared to streets without dedicated bike facilities
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Reduces Some Types Unsafe Behavior – Reduces sidewalk and wrong-way riding
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Pedestrian Safety – Shown to reduce traffic-related pedestrian injuries by 12-52%
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They Can Benefit Drivers – Can reduce delays and inconvenience to drivers by removing bicyclists from a shared travel lane.
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Are these designs only for urban cities? Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX (2011)
Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX (2014)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
West Side of Street
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) ChorroStreet(Palmto Lincoln)
West Sid eof Stree t
Sidewalk (Existing)
Bike Lane 6’
Travel Lane 10’
ALTERNATE ON: OPTI CONVENTI ONAL BIKELANES?
Travel Lane 10’
Bike Lane 6’
Parking 7’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Southbound Bike Lane
Northbound Shared Lane
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Southbound Bike Lane
Northbound Shared Lane
Addition of dashed centerline on Broad will allow drivers to pass bicyclists safely
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
North Sid e of Street
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes)
Traffic Calming on Broad Street
Raised Intersection @ Broad/Murray
More effective speed humps/cushions along Broad between Mission and Meinecke
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features Additional Street Lighting to meet City Standards
ADA Curb Ramps, Sidewalks, Bulbouts & Green Street Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
BROAD & MEINECKE BROAD & RAMONA
Addressing Potential Concerns Traffic Parking ADA Parking
Crossing Intersections Getting Out of Driveways Trashcans
Deliveries & Service Vehicles
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Traffic
• No changes to auto circulation/access • Little-to no change to current traffic volumes Parking
• On-Street Parking Loss: • 41 spaces on west side of Chorro • 15 spaces on west side of Broad • 17 spaces on north side of Ramona How will removal of street parking affect neighborhood?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Parking Studies: •
On-street parking supply & occupancy counts
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Streets within 1,000 feet (~ 5 minute walk)
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Various times/days (weekday & weekend)
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Peak Demand = Late Weeknight (12-2AM)
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Analyzed parking conditions with and without proposed parking removal
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Peak On-Street Parking Occupancy •
Chorro (Lincoln to Mission): 35%→70% (12 spaces available)
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Broad (Mission to Ramona): 67%→97% (1 space available)
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Ramona (Broad to Bike Path): 91%→ >100% (13 space deficit)
When Occupancy > 85%, some parking available, but it may be difficult to find
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? CHORRO STREET (MT. VIEW TO VENABL E) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 83% to >100% (Deficit of 3 spaces between Center and Venable) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 35-70 spaces
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? BROAD STREET (MISSION TO MURRAY) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 100% Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 13-32
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? BROAD STREET (MURRAY TO RAMONA) Peak Parking Demand with Project: 97% (1 space available) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 5-6 spaces **Reflects spillover from Ramona parking removal**
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Project Impacts: Parking
Is on-street parking available within walking distance? RAMONA DRIVE (BROAD TO PALO MAR) Peak Parking Demand with Project: >100% (Deficit of 13 spaces) Available On-Street Parking Nearby: Within 1-2 minute walk: 1-8 spaces Within 3-4 minute walk: 8-18 spaces
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Summary of On-Street Parking Impacts: •
Any loss of street parking will be deemed unacceptable to some residents
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Parking will be difficult to find on certain blocks of Chorro, Broad and Ramona
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Parking generally available within a short (1-2 min) walk of impacted streets
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Ramona parking loss (deficit of 13 spaces) most likely to spill over to nearby streets—likely Broad, Meinecke & Benton
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City not required to provide street parking, but understands that its importance to many residents
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Parking
Potential Mitigation Strategies: •
Residential Parking District
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Strategic Phasing & Monitoring o Delay parking removal on segments most impacted (Broad/Ramona) to later phase?
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Accessible On-Street Parking – ADA compliant on-street parking stalls can be installed on impacted streets on case-by-case basis
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Intersection Crossings
CHORRO & LINCOLN
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) Driveway Access & Other Logistics Potential for confusion, safety concerns or other issues at driveways/intersections w/ 2-way Protected Bikeway on one side of street?
Lincoln Street Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Bicycling Environment PROJECT CONDITIONS (WITH TRAFFIC CALMING
28% of 1.4-mile trip from Downtown to Foothill Blvd. possible via dedicated Bike Lanes. 88% via low-stress segment (LTS 1-2)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) LincolnStreet/ MissionStreet/ Broad Street/ RamonaStreet
Sidewalk (Existing)
Parking 7’-8’
Travel Lane 10’-12’
Travel Lane 10’-12’’
Parking 7’-8’
Sidewalk (Existing)
Addition of dashed centerline on Broad & Ramona will allow drivers to pass bicyclists safely
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss)
Traffic Calming on Lincoln, Broad and Ramona
Raised Intersection @ Broad/Murray
New speed humps/cushions along Lincoln & Ramona. Replace existing speed humps on Broad between Mission and Meinecke with more effective design
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features Additional Street Lighting to meet City Standards
ADA Curb Ramps, Sidewalks, Bulbouts & Green Street Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
CHORRO & LINCOLN
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Pedestrian Improvements & Streetscape Features
BROAD
BROAD & MEINECKE BROAD & RAMONA
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) Traffic
• No changes to auto circulation/access • Little-to no change to current traffic volumes Parking
• On-Street Parking Loss: • 2-3 spaces on Ramona for safety purposes – provides visibility at crossing for new bike/ped path access • 1 space on Lincoln at Chorro (bulbout) • 2 spaces on Mission at Chorro (bulbout)
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
6,000
4,000
RAMONA DR (EXISTING)
BROAD ST (EXISTING)
2,000
LINCOLN ST (EXISTING)
0 0
5
10
15
20
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
25
30
35
40
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill)
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) SPEED AND VOLUME THRESHOLDS FOR SHARED BICYCLE STREET 12,000
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME
Maximum 10,000
Preferred
8,000
6,000
4,000
BROAD ST (PROJECT)
2,000
RAMONA DR (PROJECT) LINCOLN ST (PROJECT)
0 0
5
10
15
20
MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED (MPH)
25
30
35
40
Pros & Cons of Northern Segment Alternatives
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Comparing the Alternatives
Preferred Alternative (Protected Bike Lanes) PROS
CONS
• No changes to traffic access/circulation
• Loss of parking—less convenient access to available street parking
• No change to emergency response routing/operations • Improved pedestrian environment • Bicycles physically protected from auto traffic along high-volume/speed segments • Route avoids difficult uphill grades on Broad and Chorro • Convenient, visible low-stress bicycle connection from Downtown to Foothill • Highest potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share
• Higher cost & more challenging to test/install with interim treatments for pilot phase • Learning curve w/ new type of bike facility. Requires outreach/education for drivers & bicyclists unfamiliar w/ new design
Northern Segment (Lincoln to Foothill) Comparing the Alternatives
Lincoln St. Alternative (Minimal Parking Loss) PROS
CONS
• No changes to traffic access/circulation for motor vehicles
• Traffic volumes along much of route remain above level attractive to “interested but concerned” riders. Without traffic calming, conditions essentially status quo
• No change to emergency response provider routing/operations • Improved pedestrian environment • Lower implementation cost for primary bikeway features—allows for additional project components within current budget • Little on-street parking loss • Some potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share
• Less visible/intuitive route for bicyclists • Less convenient—Lincoln route adds 45-60 sec to avg. bike trip between Downtown and Foothill (+12%) vs. Chorro alignment • Less potential to attract new riders & increase bicycle mode share • ~12% of cyclists currently use Lincoln St– will signs/markings change this?
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln Street)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Background Context
2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan • Continuous alignment on Broad Street • Grade-separated ped/bike crossing at US 101 o Requires closure of Broad/US 101 Ramps by Caltrans o Ramp closure not feasible without major improvements to Santa Rosa/US 101 interchange ($$$) o Not component of this Plan. Future consideration, will revisit if long-term ramp closure feasible
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Recommended Concept
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Chorro Street Bike Lane Improvements
• Existing buffered bike lanes from Mill to Walnut o Extend buffers south to Palm o Extend buffers north to Lincoln o Add physical separation within buffer o Add crossing markings (green paint, etc.) through intersection conflict areas • Requires o Shortening of eastbound left turn pocket @ Walnut
o Shortening of northbound left turn pocket @ Lincoln o Eliminate short left turn pocket to private driveway just south of Lincoln (555 Chorro)
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Intersection Crossing Enhancements & Streetscape Improvements
ADA curb ramps, corner bulbouts and enhanced crossing markings improves comfort at Chorro/Walnut intersection for pedestrians and bicyclists
New ADA curb ramps and enhanced crossing markings at Chorro/Peach. Future safety improvements planned for Chorro/Peach as part of City’s Traffic Safety (Vision Zero) Program
Southern Segment (Downtown to Lincoln) Chorro/US 101 Undercrossing Improvements Install pedestrian-scale street lighting & streetscape enhancements at Highway 101/Chorro Street Undercrossing
Implementation (Phasing) Strategies • Phase 1 – Highest-priority features to provide functional bikeway. Lower-cost, temporary materials used for pilot project—allows for testing and refinement of some features prior to permanent installation. (ETA~2018) • Phase 2 – Installation of remaining permanent features that are feasible within approved project budget (ETA~2019/20) • Unfunded – Installation of remaining lower-priority features over time pending available funds (ETA~?) • Not all components of plan feasible with current funding allocation. Plan serves as blueprint to guide additional improvements as standalone CIP projects or private development mitigation over time.
Interim vs. Permanent Features
Interim vs. Permanent Features
Performance Monitoring • Study of project effectiveness, challenges, user perception
• Before & after studies o Traffic volumes & speeds o Bicycle & pedestrian activity o Safety – collision trends & user behavior o Parking conditions
• User Surveys o Intercept surveys
o Resident surveys o Online surveys
• Monitoring summary report submitted for Council review
Next Steps
• Draft Plan presented to City BAC (January 18, 2018) • Plan Document will be available on project website prior to meeting. There will be a detailed version of the Plan for each of the 2 alternatives considered for Northern Segment • Draft Plan presented to City Council (February 6, 2018) for review and potential adoption
Open Discussion
• Questions & Comments? • Confusion with any design elements? • Refinements needed? • Issues or concerns not addressed in plan? • Suggestions for prioritizing proposed improvements?
How Can You Continue to Participate? Visit our online Open City Hall Forum for Alternatives Analysis Report & Concept Drawings, project updates and to provide feedback o www.peakdemocracy.com/3444 OR o Search “Broad Street Bike Blvd” on www.slocity.org
QUESTIONS? LUKE SCHWARTZ
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7190 [email protected]
JAKE HUDSON
Transportation Manager (805) 781-7255 [email protected]
JENNIFER RICE
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7058 [email protected]
ADAM FUKUSHIMA
Active Transportation Manager (805) 781-7590 [email protected]
