Broad Street Bike Boulevard Project Kick Off Meeting Summary ...
Broad Street Bike Boulevard Project Kick Off Meeting Summary
Overview. On March 24th over 55 community residents attended the neighborhood meeting to kick-off the planning effort of the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard, of which over 75% of the attendees were residents within the project area. City staff Jake Hudson, Transportation Manager, and Transportation Planner/Engineers, Jennifer Rice and Luke Schwartz, presented an overview of the project background and process followed by a brief “lesson” on Bicycle Boulevards and the different types of treatments they can be made up of. NOTE: The PowerPoint from the meeting is attached at the end of this summary.
Community Input. The second half of the meeting included attendees providing input on what they would like to see for the Broad Street Bike Boulevard. The attendees were very engaged, asking important questions and providing valuable input. Input was provided to staff as “wants” and “don’t wants”. Below is a summary of some of the key highlights: Pedestrian Facility Improvements: There was overwhelming support among the group for improved pedestrian facilities along the Broad Street corridor. Suggested improvements included completing “gaps” in the sidewalk, installing ADA curb ramps at intersections, installing curb extensions and installing additional lighting. Green Features: Community members expressed an interest in using this project as an opportunity to incorporate “green street” features into the bike boulevard such as bioswales to naturally filter stormwater and to preserve the wildlife corridor of the creeks. Traffic Calming: There was some concern regarding the effectiveness of traffic calming features and how traffic calming devices may affect vehicle circulation for the residents along Broad Street. However, the majority of attendees supported traffic calming devices including traffic circles and diverters.
Next Steps.
Based on the input from the March 24th meeting, as well as input continually being received on the project’s online forum, a set of design guidelines has been drafted to guide the design process moving forward. These guidelines will be available on the project web site (http://www.peakdemocracy.com/3444). Following these guidelines, staff will draft an initial concept of the corridor. A second community workshop will follow, which will be in the form of a design charrette where the attendees will be asked to create their own concept for the Broad Street Bike Boulevard.
Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard Project Kick Off Meeting March 24, 2016 • Introductions • Project Background • Project Process • Bicycle Boulevards 101 • Stakeholder Participation • Q&A Forum
JAKE HUDSON Transportation Manager JENNIFER RICE Transportation Planner-Engineer LUKE SCHWARTZ Transportation Planner-Engineer
Project Background
• 1st Priority project in 2013 BTP • 2nd bike blvd, following Bill Roalman Bike Blvd on Morro St • BTP projects would create 6 miles of new bike blvds in SLO
Project Background
Project Background
Focus Areas: • Northern Segment • Foothill to Hwy 101 •
Southern Segment • Hwy 101 to Monterey
•
Bike/Ped Crossing of Hwy 101
Project Process
Initial Concept Development
You Are Here
Concept Refinement
Stakeholder Meetings at Each Phase
Traffic Analysis
Final Concept
o Bicycle Advisory Committee o Planning Commission o City Council Approval
Bicycle Boulevards 101
• Shared roadway creates attractive, convenient, safe environment for cyclists of all ages & skill levels • Shifts priority to bicycles • Low speed/traffic environment benefits other users/residents
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Bicycle Boulevard Type – Passive (Example: Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA) • Design Elements o Branded Signage o Pavement Markings
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Bicycle Boulevard Type – Restrictive (Example: Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA) • Design Elements o Branded Signage & Pavement Markings o Traffic diverters o Stop signs on side streets to prioritize bicycle throughout o Bulbouts o Intersection Closure o Bike signals
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Bicycle Boulevard Type - Hybrid (Example: Mountain Rd, Albuquerque, NM) • Design Elements o Reduced Speed Limits o Branded Signage & Pavement Markings o Speed reduction treatments (speed humps, lane narrowing, speed feedback signs)
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Street Branding & Signage
Context
• Design Element Toolbox o Branding & Signage o Speed Management Treatments o Volume Management Treatments o Crossing Enhancements o Green Street Elements
Speed Management
Volume Management
BICYCLE BOULEVARD
Community Vision & Goals
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Design Elements: Branding/Signage
Portland, OR
Berkeley, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Madison, WI
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Design Elements: Speed Management
Palo Alto, CA
Source: NACTO.org
Speed Humps
Traffic Circles
Source: NACTO.org
Median Island / Lane Narrowing
Austin, TX
Chicanes
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Design Elements: Volume Management
San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo, CA
Eugene, OR
Tucson, AZ
Full & Partial Street Closures
Diverters
Bicycle Boulevards 101 Design Elements: Crossing Enhancements
San Luis Obispo, CA
Bike Boxes
Louisville, KY
Curb Extensions (“Bulbouts”)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Stop Signs on Cross Streets / Advance Crossing Signs
Berkeley, CA
Bike Detection & Bike Signals
Input Received to Date • Concerns with potential loss of on-street parking • Support for improving safety, encouraging sustainable transportation • Concern with potential high cost of Broad/101 interchange crossing • Opposition to closures of Broad St to auto traffic • Support for providing safer north-south bike route for riders of all ages/skill, particularly school children • Opportunity to incorporate “green street” elements • Is there redundancy with Chorro St bike connection? • Consider impacts to congestion near Old Mission School during school drop-off/pickup times
Input Received to Date • Concerns with potential loss of on-street parking • Support for improving safety, encouraging sustainable transportation • Concern with potential high cost of Broad/101 interchange crossing • Opposition to closures of Broad St to auto traffic • Support for providing safer north-south bike route for riders of all ages/skill, particularly school children • Opportunity to incorporate “green street” elements • Is there redundancy with Chorro St bike connection? • Consider impacts to congestion near Old Mission School during school drop-off/pickup times
How Can You Continue to Participate? Visit our online Open City Hall Forum for project updates and to provide feedback o www.peakdemocracy.com/3444 OR o Search “Broad Street Bike Blvd” on www.slocity.gov Staff Contacts: LUKE SCHWARTZ Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7190 [email protected]
JENNIFER RICE Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7058 [email protected]
QUESTIONS? JENNIFER RICE
LUKE SCHWARTZ
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7058 [email protected]
Transportation Planner-Engineer (805) 781-7190 [email protected]
JAKE HUDSON Transportation Manager (805) 781-7255 [email protected]
