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Home My WebLink About06/20/23 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC SAFETY AGENDA SPECIALBAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF 5ak24k� I-Re#er Staff: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director Committee Members: Councilmember Eric Arias - Chair Councilmember Bob Smith Councilmember Manpreet Kaur Special Meeting of the Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Tuesday, June 20, 2023 12:00 p.m. City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 POSTED ON iLIIk123 by City Clerk's Office City of Bakersfield AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL v 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS M � z a. Agenda Item Public Statements Q' b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements -< -v w C-) .. 3. ADOPT PAST MEETING AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT r- M w 7r 4. REPORTS a. Update on pavement marking designs on resurfacing projects to improve pedestrian/bicycle safety. Paul Archer, Engineer IV to provide update. (Staff recommends receive and file report.) 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. Complete Streets Ordinance Discussion. Ryan Starbuck, Traffic Engineer to provide a summary. Attachment #1-Example Ordinances. (Staff recommends Committee discussion and direction.) 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Right -of -Way Encroachment Permitting Process & Discussion. Manny Behl, Subdivisions Engineering Manager to present. (Staff recommends Committee receive and file report.) 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee Special Meeting June 20, 2023 Agenda Page 2 PUBLIC STATEMENTS SPEAKER'S CARD Date:_ ------- You may address the Council under Public Statements on any matter related to City Business. Comments regarding public hearing matters will be heard under the Public Hearings portion of the agenda and a Speaker's Card is not necessary for those items. All persons desiring to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda shall speak during the Agenda Item Public Statements portion of the meeting. Please identify the item you wish to speak on below. Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes per person. twenty (20) minutes per agenda item. Note: The Consent Calendar as a whole constitutes one agenda item. All persons desiring to address the Council on a general item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that is not listed on the agenda shall speak during the Non - Agenda Item Public Statements portion of the meeting. Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, (20) twenty minutes total. Speakers who do not identify the topic on which they wish to speak will be presumed speakers for Non -Agenda Item Public Statements and called during that portion of the meeting. The purpose of the speaker's cards is to facilitate orderly and relevant public statements during the appropriate portions of the meeting. Name:YZ&,A1fA '*X) OMAC_� �. Agenda Item No: Non -Agenda Item. Address: Phone: "�lu.der ,card, Ke ,1, e pan ullh: Pohl i, R,u rd. In ,u. nr.!uncc a it It Ih, Puhfr Kw 1, Ad. Any inhmnalinn , nu pnn I& ,, l rhi, ionn I, a..u'ahlc ro the NMI, BAKERSFIELD ,HE SOUND oFSw4YyBeot Staff: Committee Members: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager Councilmember Eric Arias - Chair Greg Strakaluse, Public Works Director Councilmember Bob Smith Councilmember Manpreet Kaur Regular Meeting of the Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Tuesday, April 11, 2023 12:00 p.m. City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 1. ROLL CALL Committee Members present: Councilmember Eric Arias, Chair Councilmember Bob Smith Councilmember Manpreet Kaur City Staff: Christian Clegg, City Manager Ashley Zambrano, Deputy City Attorney Michelle Cruz, City Manager's Office Anthony Valdez, City Manager's Office Brianna Carrier, City Manager's Office Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director Julie Drimakis, City Clerk Christopher Boyle, Development Services Director Joseph Conroy, Public Information Officer Gary Hallen, City Mangers Office Ed Murphy, Public Works John Williams, Public Works Ryan Starbuck, Public Works Kevin Peoples, Public Works Luis Topete, Public Works Aaron McWilliams, Public Works Paul Archer, Public Works Roel Jaime, Public Works Navdip Grewal, Public Works Additional Attendees: City Staff and Members of the Public 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements None. b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements None. 3. ADOPTION OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2023, MEETING MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Kaur, second by Councilmember Smith to adopt February 14, 2023, Agenda Summary Report. Motion was approved. 4. REPORTS a. Summary update on traffic safety projects completed in the last two months. Public Works Director, Strakaluse, provided update on traffic safety projects and PowerPoint presentation. b. Summary update on example pavement marking designs used on recent resurfacing projects to improve pedestrian/bicycle safety. Public Works Director, Strakaluse, provided update on recent resurfacing projects and PowerPoint presentation. Motion by Councilmember Smith, second by Councilmember Kaur to receive and file both items 4.a. and 4.b. Motion was approved. 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS - None 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Committee consideration and approval of proposed Complete Streets Resolution. Motion by Councilmember Smith to bring back sample ordinances for the Committee to consider, second by Councilmember Kaur. Motion was approved. b. Staff presentation of updated transportation development standards for Committee discussion and feedback. Motion by Councilmember Smith, second by Councilmember Kaur, to request including within development standards a preference, when feasible, for ten -foot travel lanes, three-foot buffered bike lanes, six-foot bike lanes, and local roads to be thirty -four -foot flowline width. Motion was approved. Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee Regular Meeting April 11, 2023 Agenda Paqe 2 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:57 p.m. ERIC ARIAS, CHAIR Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee ATTEST: JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC, CPMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of he Council of the City of Bakersfield Multi -modal Transportation and Safety Ad Hoc Committee Regular Meeting April 11, 2023 Agenda Pace 3 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF 5W,&J4Wf Vel(& MEMORANDUM June 20, 2023 TO: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager Christian Clegg, City Manager FROM: Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Update on Pavement Marking Designs on Resurfacing Projects (Reports) Background: The Public Works Department is moving forward with integrating traffic calming and pedestrian and bicycle safety measures through traffic striping and devices subsequent to street resurfacing. Staff will report on the most recent activities. Staff's recommends receiving and filing the report. 00 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF5ekQP,r`Gkf VW(a MEMORANDUM June 20, 2023 TO: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager Christian Clegg, City Manager FROM: Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Complete Streets Ordinance and Policy Update (Deferred Business) Background: At the April 11th Multimodal Transportation Safety Ad Hoc Committee meeting, staff presented the topic of a Complete Streets Resolution versus Ordinance. An approved motion by the committee was to research ordinances that other cities may have adopted and return to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion. Attachment #1 includes the research conducted by staff. Attachment #2 includes a Draft Resolution, previously presented at the April 11th Ad Hoc meeting. Staff's recommendation is to move forward with both an ordinance for Complete Streets and an update to the 2013 Complete Streets Resolution. Staff will present their findings and recommendations. BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF bMkAkl ge#er TO: Councilmember Eric Arias, Chair Councilmember Bob Smith Councilmember Manpreet Kaur FROM: Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director DATE: 6/05/2023 SUBJECT: Complete Streets Ordinances As requested at our previous Multi -Modal Ad Hoc Committee meeting, attached are several examples of Complete Streets Ordinances from different Cities that have adopted them. These cities include Kansas City, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, and Honolulu. I wanted to send these materials to you prior to the next meeting so you may have time to review them. G4`9l'CED,�C� 9PWP ORDINANCE NO. 2017-434 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS CREATING A COMPLETE STREETS COMMISSION WHEREAS, issues relating to transportation are a high priority to the Los Altos City Council and to the Los Altos community; and WHEREAS, since 2012, the City's Planning and Transportation Commission has been responsible for providing recommendations to the City Council regarding all transportation - related matters; and WHEREAS, the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission has also provided recommendations to both the Planning and Transportation Commission and the City Council regarding matters related to its focus areas; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to bring greater focus on transportation - related matters, the City Council desires to create a Complete Streets Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Transportation Commission will become the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will now become the Complete Streets Commission. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Cite of Los Altos does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CODE: 2.08.060 - Powers and duties of the planning; miid-trktitsfKwNtiefl commission. 1 he planning ftOH commission shall have those p<. wcrs and duties gwcn it by the State Planning .\cr (Title 7 of Chapter 3 of the C. mernment Code of the state, commencing with Section 65100), as amended from rune to time, and such other powcrs as granted it br the other pi-m-Isions of this Municipal Code, or as may be entrusted to it h\ the council from tune to time, and shall submit an annual report to the council. 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Orknance No. 2017-434 4lhe tttttg sttd ti=t+t tt� t-cat rr-.#�rll t:e teree,ci+�iil-m�-ire f-�- tirl litttlgee �riHrrate•:�--€Hr-tr•4f-€te-rrl:��l--es�,tt-�l-tm�rrt�ert 2.08.160 - Powers and duties of the hieycle-ttd--pedestf-i*n-itd%agorv-cotnpletc streets commission. -l�ir-tfle-;�r3e#-�lr;t-� �+c�c��-eHtntnt�-�t,es-t�-i-r•t�-rntEtl-e�t3-Iiic-tc:le•-xr�-rl fi3eclr frt trrt:;:.tre:-tree>t�t ends tfr tl -eitt kitY�le-ft �f rt�in- tdetififtey stj rIrte �rit+jeet-�-elm-�etll irtr b+cttle srtd-tjec#e4eits,3 : ate-sttd- Heys-l�trt }-�-+--��e-t:�-st3•rl-yl�l-�rrrl�rt3tF-srt-�rrtrtrR�Frrt-�-else-c-extt�eil- • Help to create multi -modal transportation solutions and policies that enable safe, attractive, comfortable and independent access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists of all ages and abilities, including connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries. • Sliall advise the council on existing and proposed cite policies related to traffic calming and traffic enforcement. • Sliall advise the council on projects and budget priorities for transportation -related capital improvements. • Provide for community engagement and serve as a conduit for community input. SECTION 2. CONSTITUTIONALITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or plirase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, sucli decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. SECTION 3. PUBLICATION. This ordinance sliall be publislied as provided in Government Code section 36933. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 'Plus ordinance shall be effective upon the commencement of the thirty-first day following the adoption date. The foregoing ordinance was duly and properly introduced at a regular meeting of die City Council of the Cite of Los Altos held on September 12, 2017 and was thereafter, at a regular meeting held on September 26, 2017 passed and adopted by the following vote: .-AYES: NOES: ABSENT BRUINS, LEE ENG, INiORDO, PEPPER, PROCHNOW NONE NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Attest: J N'Iaginc , Cl\I CI'1 CLERK Ordinance No. 2017-434 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CL ARA CITY OF LOS ALTOS 5 NIS0S . CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDINANCE SECOND RENDING/ADOPTION I, Jon Maginot, Cite Clerk for the City of Los ,-altos in said County of Santa Clara, and State of California, do hereby certif}' that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2017-434, adopted by the Los altos City Council on September 26, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: BRUINS, I,1✓B ENG, AIORDO, PEPPER, PROCHNOW NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE I hereby further certify that a summary of the ordinance was PL Wished in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 on the following dates: +ti Z4-2017 and re-ib � 4 2017. Said ordinance shall be effecti.•e C ,- ,�-e.T 2017. Dated this Nf day of _ocfoo 0-/ 12017. --_ Z )on gino ;\1 Cite Clerk Ordinance No. 2017-434 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 Amending Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Article II, Complete Streets. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY: Section 1. That Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances, is hereby amended by enacting a new Article II, Complete Streets, which will require the development of complete streets for all users, said new article to read as follows: Article II. COMPLETE STREETS Sec. 64-41. Intent. The City shall develop a safe, reliable, efficient, integrated, and connected multimodal transportation system that will promote access, mobility, and health for all users and will ensure that the safety and convenience of all users of the transportation system are accommodated, including pedestrians, wheelchair users, bicyclists, public transportation users, motorists, and people of all ages and abilities. Additionally, the City shall incorporate green infrastructure, innovative stormwater management, street trees, and appropriate lighting in transportation projects. All City owned streets, bridges, traffic signals, and similar transportation facilities will include sidewalks with appropriate pedestrian accommodations, and the City's bicycle master plan and walkability plan shall be implemented during new or reconstruction of transportation facilities within the City limits. While this policy applies citywide, the City shall develop plans and set goals to prioritize and ensure successful implementation of Complete Streets in love and moderate -income neighborhoods, neighborhoods with poor health outcomes, and neighborhoods with diminished access to transportation options. Sec. 64-42. Complete streets definition. "Complete Streets" means streets and street networks that are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, in that pedestrians, wheelchair users, bicyclists, public transportation users, and motorists, regardless of age or ability, are able to safely move along and across a street. Complete Streets aid in providing access to employment and activity centers for citizens with limited mobility or lack of access to automobiles. "Major Maintenance " means any construction or repair activity which removes more than 50% of the pavement structure for a given street segment. COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 "Rehabilitated Intersections" means intersection construction which alters the width or elevation of the intersection. "Operations " means non -capital activities required to keep roadways and right- of-ways in safe and effective operation condition. "Geometric Change" means the widening or narrowing of a roadway pavement Wahl "Multimodal " means a transportation system that addresses the modes of travel for the movement of people that includes but not limited to pedestrians, wheelchair users, bicyclists, public transportation users, and motorists. "Relevant public strategic plans" include but are not limited to: (1) Major Street Plan (2) Bike KC Plan (3) Trails KC Plan (4) Walkability Plan Sec. 64-43. Scope of complete streets applicability. (a) All transportation facilities owned by the City in the public right-of-way including but not limited to streets, bridges, and all other connecting sidewalks and pathways shall be designed, constructed, and operated to adhere to the intent of Complete Streets. (b) The City shall implement Complete Street elements within the general scope of roadway maintenance projects, which are not considered as major maintenance, and at no significant additional costs. (c) The City shall incorporate Complete Street elements and principles into public strategic plans, capital improvement plans, design standards, manuals, rules, regulations, and programs. (d) The City shall coordinate with, and enforce when applicable, the State of Missouri, counties, public transportation providers, and neighboring jurisdictions to ensure that streets, bridges, and all other sidewalks and pathways connecting to other jurisdictions comply with the intent of Complete Streets. School districts, community improvement districts, and other special taxing districts shall comply with this Complete Streets ordinance to ensure that streets, bridges, and all other connecting sidewalks and pathways not owned by the City but which are within the city limits comply with the intent of Complete Streets. 2 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 (e) Private developments shall accommodate multimodal connections in accordance with Chapter 88, Code of Ordinances. (f) The City shall approach every transportation improvement and project phase as an opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for users. These phases include, but are not limited to programming, studies, pre -design, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction engineering, reconstruction, operation, and major maintenance. (g) The City shall include any improvements recommended by the Bike KC Plan and Trails KC Plan during all transportation improvements and project phases including but not limited to programming, studies, pre -design, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction engineering, reconstruction, operations and major maintenance. (h) All new or geometrically redesigned intersections shall be built with sufficient widths for safe bicycle and pedestrian use including crosswalks and appropriate pedestrian signalization equipment. The design of crosswalks and appropriate pedestrian signalization will be included even where sidewalks or bicycle accommodations are not available on the approach roadway so as to provide for safe crossings until such time that the approach streets are upgraded in accordance with this policy. (i) Any new bridge or rehabilitated bridge that is likely to remain in place for 25 years or longer shall be designed and built with the intent to accommodate sufficient widths for safe bicycle facilities as identified on public strategic plans and pedestrian use. Bridges, viaducts, overpasses, and underpasses shall be designed and built with a sidewalk. Bridges, viaducts, overpasses, and underpasses shall be designed and built with facilities recommended in the adopted. Sidewalks and bike facilities as identified in the Bike KC Plan and Trails KC Plan shall be included regardless of the presence of such facilities on the approach roadway. Sec. 64-44. Alternatives and Exceptions. (a) Any exception to this Complete Streets ordinance, including for private projects, shall be first reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee which shall provide a recommendation to the Transportation Development Committee, and City Plan Commission and be documented with supporting data that indicates the basis for the decision. Any exception to this Complete Streets ordinance shall be approved by the City Plan Commission. Appeals to decisions are made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Such documentation shall be publicly available. Exceptions may be considered for approval when: (1) A viable alternative is presented that provides for the appropriate multimodal accommodation; W COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 (2) The cost for accommodating a particular mode or category of users would be excessively disproportionate to the benefits of that improvement, with due consideration to future users, latent demand and the social and economic value of providing a safer and more convenient transportation system for all users; (3) The application of Complete Streets principles would be contrary to public safety; or (4) An absence of current and future need to serve a category of users is documented (e.g. in a rural or low -density area which lacks water or sewer utilities). In determining future need, applicants must consult relevant land use plans. (b) Measures such as, but not limited to, vehicular level of service, average daily traffic, pedestrian counts, bicycle counts, or crosswalk warrants each on their own shall not be justification for an exception to the intent of Complete Streets. Sec. 64-45. Design Guidelines. (a) The City shall develop and update on a decennial basis, a comprehensive complete street design manual that provides context sensitive design guidance for how complete streets will be implemented and incorporated in each phase of every project to meet the intent of this Complete Streets ordinance. This includes, but is not limited to, the design of sidewalks, refuge islands, curb extensions, traffic calming measures, traffic signals, accessible curb ramps, bicycle lanes, separated bikeways, multi -use trails, bicycle parking facilities, signage, street trees, public transportation stops, and roadway re- channelization, in conjunction with construction, reconstruction, or other investment in a public right of way. (b) The following are approved organizations which produce manuals and guides, and the latest edition of each shall be consulted for the purpose of the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of complete streets; including but not limited to: (1) National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) (2) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) (3) American Association of State highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) (4) Federal highway Administration (FHWA) (5) Transportation Research Board (TRB) (6) National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 4 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 (7) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (8) Multimodal Level of Service Analysis for Urban Streets, NCHRP (c) All sidewalks, street crossings, other street elements shall meet or exceed the accessibility guidelines set forth by the United States Access Board in the most recent edition of the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and Americans with Disabilities Standards for Accessible Design. Sec. 64-46. Performance measures. (a) The City shall measure adherence to the intent of Complete Streets in every project phase and improvement using, but not limited to, pedestrian level of service, bicycle level of service, and multi -modal level of service. (b) All public transportation projects and any development project that triggers a Traffic Impact Study or Walkability Study shall evaluate a Level of Service for all mode types of transportation. (c) The City shall measure implementation of Complete Streets using, but not limited to, implementation of the adopted bicycle master plan, League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Community program status, the UNC highway Safety Research Center's Walk Friendly Community program status, crashes, injuries, and fatalities by transportation mode, bike commuting rates, walk commuting rates, and multimodal level of service of entire street network. Sec. 64-47. Implementation. (a) The City shall review this policy every three years and adopt changes as technologies and design standards evolve. (b) The Public Works Department, the City Planning and Development Department, the Office of the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Department, and other relevant departments, agencies, or committees shall incorporate Complete Streets principles into all existing and future plans, manuals, checklists, decision trees, rules, regulations, and programs as appropriate. Said entities shall review current design standards including subdivision regulations which apply to new roadway construction, to ensure that they reflect the best available design standards and guidelines, and implement Complete Streets where feasible. (c) When available, the City shall encourage staff professional development and training on non -motorized transportation issues through attending conferences, classes, seminars, and workshops. 5 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 170949 (d) City staff shall identify current and potential future sources of funding for street improvements and recommend improvements to the project selection criteria to support Complete Streets projects. (e) The City shall promote inter -departmental project coordination among city departments with an interest in the activities that occur within the public right-of-way in order to better use fiscal resources. Sec. 64-48. Reporting. (a) The City shall develop, adopt, and track walking, biking and public transit mode share goals on a decennial basis. (b) An annual report will be made to the City Council showing progress made in implementing this policy. The annual report will focus on an a comprehensive summary of city controlled projects and will detail major capital projects such as General Obligation Bond projects. Information from non -city entities will be added to the report as available, when feasible. (d) The City shall provide public education to ensure that all users of the transportation network understand and can utilize Complete Streets project elements. 00 ft Md Approved as to form and 1 ality: M. Margaret-t S Moran Deputy City orney C:7 Chapter 14.06 ACCOMMODATION OF BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS AT ALL CITY OWNED TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 14.06.010: PURPOSE: The benefits of bicycling and walking span across many aspects of our daily lives. The social and environmental benefits include healthier citizens and the improved health of our community through a substantial reduction in air pollution. A transportation system that encourages bicycling and walking can also save money, reduce traffic congestion, build community, and improve the overall quality of life. Therefore, the city supports the concept of complete streets, requiring the accommodation of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the planning process. All city owned transportation facilities in the public right of way on which bicyclists and pedestrians are permitted by law, including, but not limited to, streets, bridges, and all other connecting pathways, shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so that users, including people with disabilities, can travel safely and independently. (Ord. 4-10 § 1, 2010) 14.06.020: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS: A. Bicycle and pedestrian ways shall be established in the city's new construction and reconstruction projects in the public right of way, subject to budget limitations, unless one or more of the following three (3) exemption conditions is met: 1. Bicyclists and pedestrians are prohibited by law from using the street or city owned transportation facility. In this instance, a greater effort may be necessary to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians elsewhere within the right of way or within the same transportation corridor. 2. The cost of establishing bikeways or walkways would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use. A complete streets committee, consisting of the transportation director, planning director, city engineer, and airport director (if applicable), will determine whether the cost of establishing bikeways or walkways is excessively disproportionate on a project by project basis. 3. Scarcity of population or other factors indicate an absence of need, with consideration given to future population growth. B. The design and development of the transportation infrastructure shall improve conditions for bicycling and walking through the following additional steps: 1. Planning projects for the long term. Transportation facilities are long term investments that remain in place for many years. The design and construction of new facilities that meet the criteria in the above stated exemption conditions should anticipate likely future demand for bicycling and walking facilities and not preclude the provision of future improvements. For example, a bridge that is likely to remain in place for fifty (50) years might be built with enough width for safe bicycle and pedestrian use in anticipation that facilities will be available at either end of the bridge even if that is not currently the case. 2. Addressing the need for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross corridors as well as travel along them. Even where bicyclists and pedestrians may not commonly use a travel corridor that is being improved or constructed, they will likely need to be able to cross that corridor safely and conveniently. Therefore, the design of the intersections and interchanges shall accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient. 3. Exemptions. Exemptions regarding the installation of bikeways and walkways shall be approved by the complete streets committee and be documented with supporting data that indicates the basis for the decision. 4. Designing facilities to the best currently available standards and guidelines. The design of facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians should follow design guidelines and standards that are commonly used, such as the AASHTO "Guide For The Development Of Bicycle Facilities", AASHTO's "A Policy On Geometric Design Of Highways And Streets", the Institute of Transportation Engineers recommended practice "Design And Safety Of Pedestrian Facilities", and the U.S. department of transportation sponsored "Designing Sidewalks And Trails For Access Part Ik Best Practices Design Guide". (Ord. 4-10 § 1, 2010) 14.06.030: CREATION OF COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE: The complete streets committee, consisting of the transportation director, planning director, city engineer, and airport director (if applicable), is hereby established to determine whether the cost of establishing bikeways or walkways is excessively disproportionate on a project by project basis under this chapter. (Ord. 4-10 § 1, 2010) Executive Order by Mayor Rocky Anderson, 2007. Ordinance passed by Salt Lake City Council and signed by Mayor Ralph Becker, 2010. ARTICLE 18: COMPLETE STREETS Sections 14-18.1 Definitions 14-18.2 Complete streets policy; principles 14-18.3 Administration; implementation 14-18.4 Exceptions 14-18.5 Annual report; performance standards 14-18.6 Training § 14-18.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Accessibility. The ability to reach desired destinations for all transportation system users. Complete Streets Features. Include but are not limited to sidewalks, crosswalks, accessible curb ramps, curb extensions, raised medians, refuge islands, roundabouts or mini -circles, traffic signals and accessible pedestrian signals such as audible and vibrotactile indications and pedestrian countdown signals, shared -use paths, bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, street trees, planting strips, signs, pavement markings, including multi -modal pavement striping, street furniture, bicycle parking facilities, public transportation stops, and facilities, including streetscapes, dedicated transit lanes, and transit priority signalization. Context Sensitive Solution. A process in which a full range of stakeholders are involved in developing complete streets transportation solutions that identify and incorporate appropriate complete streets features designed to fit into, enhance, and support the surrounding environment and context, including land use. Directors. The directors of transportation services, design and construction, planning and permitting, and facility maintenance. Multi -Modal. The movement of people and goods by more than one method of transportation. A street that accommodates walking, bicycling, mobility devices, transit, and driving is multi -modal. National Industry Best Practices. Guidelines established by national industry groups on complete streets best policy and implementation practices, including but not limited to reports by the American Planning Association and the National Complete Streets Coalition. Transportation Facility or Project. The planning, design, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or improvement of public highways, roadways, streets, sidewalks, traffic control devices and signage, and all facilities or improvements related to public transit. Users. Motorists, bicyclists, individuals dependent on mobility devices, transit riders, pedestrians, and others who depend on the transportation system to move people and goods. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.1) (Added by Ord. 12-15) § 14-18.2 Complete streets policy; principles. (a) There is established a complete streets policy and principles for the city to guide and direct more comprehensive and balanced planning, design, and construction of city transportation systems. Under this policy, the city expresses its commitment to encourage the development of transportation facilities or projects that are planned, designed, operated, and maintained to provide safe mobility for all users. Every transportation facility or project, whether new construction, reconstruction, or maintenance, provides the opportunity to implement complete streets policy and principles. This policy provides that a context sensitive solution process and multi -modal approach be considered in all planning documents and for the development of all city transportation facilities and projects. (b) Complete streets principles consist of the following objectives: (1) Improve safety; (2) Apply a context sensitive solution process that integrates community context and the surrounding environment, including land use; (3) Protect and promote accessibility and mobility for all; (4) Balance the needs and comfort of all modes and users; (5) Encourage consistent use of national industry best practice guidelines to select complete streets design elements; (6) Improve energy efficiency in travel and mitigate vehicle emissions by providing nonmotorized transportation options; (7) Encourage opportunities for physical activity and recognize the health benefits of an active lifestyle; (8) Recognize complete streets as a long-term investment that can save money overtime; (9) Build partnerships with stakeholders and organizations statewide; and (10) Incorporate trees and landscaping as integral components of complete streets. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.2) (Added by Ord. 12-15) § 14-18.3 Administration; implementation. (a) The directors shall, based on a context sensitive solution process, employ a multi -modal approach and incorporate complete streets features in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities and projects, including but not limited to the reconstruction, rehabilitation, or resurfacing of any transportation facility under the jurisdiction of the directors. (b) Within six months of the enactment of this ordinance, the directors shall jointly create, adopt, and publish a single complete streets checklist and associated procedures to be used by the directors and their staffs when performing any one or more of the following: initiating, planning, designing, revising, implementing, or reviewing any transportation facility or project. The complete streets checklist shall be jointly updated from time to time by the directors as necessary to facilitate the implementation of complete streets. (c) As used in this section, "complete streets checklist" means a tool to collect data and information about the status of the roadway and the surrounding area, as well as the details of the transportation facility or project, with a goal of identifying specific elements that can be incorporated to support and balance the needs of all users. Such specific elements shall be part of an implementation procedure to be prepared in conjunction with compilation of a checklist. Data and information complied in the checklist include but are not limited to traffic volume, street classification, and type; an inventory of sidewalk condition, transit facilities, and parking restrictions; and recommendations from any existing neighborhood, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, or other plan. (d) Complete streets features shall be incorporated into transportation plans, projects, and programs following implementation procedures established by the complete streets checklist. (e) Within one year of the enactment of this ordinance, the directors shall evaluate and initiate updates of existing ordinances, codes, subdivision standards, rules, policies, plans, and design guidelines to ensure their consistency with the complete streets policy and principles. Design standards, guidelines, and manuals shall incorporate national industry best practice guidelines, and shall be updated from time to time by the directors as necessary to reflect current best practices. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.3) (Added by Ord. 12-15) § 14-18.4 Exceptions. (a) A multi -modal approach and complete streets features are not required if a director of an affected department determines, in writing with appropriate documentation, before or during the design process, that: (1) Use of a street or highway by nonmotorized users is prohibited by law; (2) The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable future use over the long term; (3) There is an absence of current or future need; or (4) The safety of pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular traffic may be placed at unacceptable risk. (b) Each written exception with accompanying documentation shall become a public record and shall be published electronically or online on the official website of the city, and shall be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the city clerk and at the office of the department making the determination. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.4) (Added by Ord. 12-15) § 14-18.5 Annual report; performance standards. (a) Before December 31 of each year following the enactment of this ordinance, the directors shall submit to the council a report detailing their compliance with the complete streets policy and principles during the prior fiscal year, and listing the transportation facilities and projects initiated during that year and the complete streets features incorporated therein. The report shall include a list of exceptions made pursuant to § 14-18.4 for that year. (b) Within two years of the enactment of this ordinance, the directors shall establish and publish performance standards with measurable benchmarks reflecting the capacity for all users to travel with appropriate safety and convenience along roadways under the jurisdiction of the city. Annual reports for the year in which measurable performance standards are established, and all years thereafter, shall include a report of each agency's performance under such measures, and where appropriate, shall identify problem areas and suggested solutions, and provide recommendations to improve the process. (c) The annual reports required in this section may be part of the agency's annual reports required by Charter. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.5) (Added by Ord. 12-15) § 14-18.6 Training. The directors shall require and provide training for their staffs in complete streets policies, principles, and implementation procedures that may be applicable to the performance of their duties. (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.6) (Added by Ord. 12-15) CITY of ALBUQUERQUE TWENTY-THIRD COUNCIL COUNCIL BILL NO 0-19-64 ENACTMENT NO. 0'Z6JJ'0ZJ _ SPONSORED BY: Isaac Benton 1 ORDINANCE 2 AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 6, PART 5, ARTICLE 6 OF THE 3 CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES KNOWN AS THE "COMPLETE STREETS 4 ORDINANCE" TO INCORPORATE HIGHER STANDARDS RELATED TO THE 5 IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPLETE STREETS WITHIN THE CITY. 6 Findings and Intent. The City Council hereby finds: 7 (A) That much of Albuquerque's existing roadway system was built to 8 facilitate access to destinations by personal automobile, resulting in streets 9 that are uninviting and impractical for other users and modes of 10 transportation; and 0 11 (B) The City of Albuquerque sees the need to create a complete and ZQ) 12 connected network for all transportation users. 13 (C) There is a growing acceptance nationwide of the need for multi- 14 modal roadways that serve motor vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit 15 patrons of all ages and abilities; and 16 (D) That the Complete Streets approach is a nationally recognized 17 framework for designing context -sensitive street facilities that enable efficient 18 travel by all users, including the estimated one third of Americans who do not 19 drive; and °) 20 (E) That hundreds of municipalities and more than half of U.S. states U m21 have adopted ordinances and policies incorporating Complete Streets 22 Concepts; and 23 (F) The Vision Zero movement seeks to eliminate all traffic fatalities 24 and severe injuries nationwide — while increasing safe, healthy, equitable 25 mobility for all; and 1 I (G) A strong Complete Streets Policy is essential in any municipality 2 striving to be a Vision Zero city; and 3 (H) That the Mid Region Council of Governments has a policy requiring 4 that Complete Streets Principles are to be incorporated into the Council of 5 Governments Planning Documents; and 6 (1) That Complete Streets have been shown to encourage private 7 investments in the properties they serve and foster new land use patterns that 8 bolster economic growth and stability, generate jobs, attract private 9 investment and tourism, create place -making in areas of high activity and can 10 increase retail sales and land values; and 11 (J) That Complete Streets integrate general purpose roadways, 12 sidewalks, bike lanes, transit amenities, traffic calming and convenient 13 crossings to create a balanced transportation system that meets the needs of 14 motorized and non -motorized travelers and persons with disabilities; and 15 (K) That Complete Streets improve community health by reducing the 16 risk of injuries, encouraging physical activity like walking and bicycling that 17 reduce the incidence of chronic health conditions like obesity and heart 0 18 disease; and 3 z 19 (L) That Complete Streets promote alternative transportation modes, ' 0 20 helping to reduce street network congestion and vehicle emissions and 03- 21 increase the capacity of the transportation network; and M 2 22 (M) That the City of Albuquerque is pursuing the development of new 23 land -use patterns that are best served by balanced transportation systems 0 24 that facilitate travel by all users; and the Complete Streets Ordinance a� c 25 establishes key City policies for roadway design to be incorporated into that 26 effort; and 4- 27 (N) The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan ("the m28 Comprehensive Plan") the City adopted in 2017 contains narrative, goals, ._ 29 policies, and action items related to the importance of Complete Streets; and 30 (0) Goal 6.2 in the Comprehensive Plan says the City should, 31 "Encourage walking, biking, and transit, especially at peak -hour commuting 32 times, to enhance access and mobility for people of all ages and abilities."; 33 and 2 I (P) Policy 6.2.2 in the Comprehensive Plan (2017) says the City should, 2 "Incorporate Complete Streets concepts and policies into the development, 3 retrofit, and rehabilitation of all transportation infrastructure at all phases, 4 including planning, scoping, design, implementation, and performance 5 monitoring."; and 6 (Q) Policy 6.2.2.a in the Comprehensive Plan says the City should, "use 7 best practices for multi -modal design."; and 8 (R) Policy 6.2.2.b in the Comprehensive Plan says the City should, 9 "Minimize conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and cyclists and 10 incorporate traffic calming and safety measures for pedestrians and 11 bicyclists."; and 12 (S) Policy 6.2.2.c in the Comprehensive Plan says the City should, 13 "Apply best practices and national design guidance from sources such as the 14 ITE Manual for Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major Urban 15 Thoroughfares for Walkable Communities, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, 16 AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian 17 Facilities, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and AASHTO Guide for the 0 18 Development of Bicycle Facilities." 3 �- z 19 (T) Action Item 6.3.1.4 in the Comprehensive Plan says the City should, to 20 "Perform before and after studies for projects involving complete streets 21 improvements, lane reduction, restriping, signalization changes, or safety :EJ cJ 22 improvements."; and 23 (U) That multiple street projects aimed at improving accessibility for all 0 24 users have been successfully completed around the City in recent years, a� 25 demonstrating the viability of providing for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users 26 and others while minimizing impacts to vehicle travel; and 27 (V) According to "Dangerous by Design 2019" nationwide, pedestrians m28 residing in low income communities are disproportionately represented in 29 fatal crashes. Low income neighborhoods are significantly less likely to have 30 sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and street design to support safer slower 31 speeds. 32 (W) That many opportunities remain, especially in established areas of 33 the City, to improve street rights -of -way for all users, especially where pre- K 1 scheduled projects, such as resurfacing, provide opportunities to consider 2 new striping configurations; and 3 (X) That public demand for multi -modal street infrastructure is 4 increasing across a mutigenerational spectrum of people, especially young 5 entrepreneurs and empty -nesters. 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF 7 ALBUQUERQUE: 8 SECTION 1. Section §6-6-5 of ROA 1994 is hereby amended to read as 9 follows: 10 "§6-5-6-1 SHORT TITLE. 11 SECTION §6-5-6 ROA 1994 shall be known and cited as the "Complete 12 Streets Ordinance". 13 § 6-5-6-2 INTENT AND PURPOSES. 14 (A) The intent of Article §6-5-6 et seq. is as follows: 15 (1) To implement and be so interpreted to comply with the New 16 Mexico Municipal Code (§§ 3-60A-10 et seq. NMSA 1978) and the Constitution 17 of the State of New Mexico (Article 10, Section 6). 0 18 (2) To express the City's commitment to creating and maintaining 3 z 2 19 Complete Streets within Areas of Change and Consistency and Centers and ' 20 Corridors as specified by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive 21 Plan. m 2 22 (3) For residents and visitors, regardless of their age, ability, 2 0 23 gender, ethnicity, or financial resources, to comfortably, safely, and efficiently L 24 use the public right-of-way within these corridors and meet their 1 25 transportation needs regardless of their preferred mode of travel. 26 (4) To establish the image and identity of street corridors and 27 improve economic activity on those corridors by providing a framework for 28 current and future development that integrates sidewalks, bike facilities, `. 29 transit amenities, and pedestrian and bicycle crossings into their design. 30 (5) To accommodate and complement improved streetscapes and 31 pedestrian facilities installed according to the provisions of the City Sidewalk, 32 Drive Pad, Curb and Gutter Ordinance (§ 6-5-5-1 ROA 1994), the Street Tree 33 Ordinance (§ 6-6-2-1 ROA 1994) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 4 I This Article is adopted pursuant to the authority set forth in Article 1 of the 2 Charter of the City of Albuquerque, which was adopted at a special election on 3 June 29, 1971, pursuant to Article 10, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State 4 of New Mexico and pursuant to the authority set forth in Sections 3-19-12 and 5 Sections 3-20-1 to 3-20-16 NMSA 1978. 6 §6-5-6-4 APPLICABILITY. 7 This Article shall apply to all roadways and or segments of a roadway on 8 City right-of-way which meet the following criteria: 9 (A) Are located within the Albuquerque City limits and are listed on the 10 Mid Region Council of Governments Current Roadway Functional 11 Classification Map; or 12 (B) Designated a Complete Street by Resolution of the City Council or 13 action of the Mayor. 14 § 6-5-6-5 DEFINITIONS. 15 COMPLETE STREETS: A roadway with Cross -Sections (including public 16 right of way and public or private easements abutting a public right of way that 17 are designated for a roadway) built at a human scale, designed and operated 0 18 for equal access by all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and z 19 transit riders of all ages and abilities, to allow comfortable and convenient 20 street crossings, and pedestrian access to adjacent land uses. Complete Q) J 21 Streets components include, but are not limited to, sidewalks, bike lanes, cu 22 dedicated bus lanes, comfortable and accessible public transportation stops, 23 frequent and comfortable pedestrian crossing opportunities, median 0 24 pedestrian islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions and as 25 pedestrian bulb -outs, reduced travel lane widths determined by the design 26 speed of the roadway, context -appropriate curb return radii, roundabouts, or 27 other features that accommodate efficient multimodal travel. Y U m28 CONNECTIVITY: Frequency by which streets or roadways intersect, or `. 29 how closely intersections are spaced. 30 CONTEXT SENSITIVE DESIGN: Design that seeks to balance the need to 31 move vehicles efficiently with other outcomes specific to communities and 32 neighboring properties through which a street passes, such as placemaking, 33 pedestrian -friendliness, historic preservation and economic development. 5 I MULTIMODAL LEVEL OF SERVICE: A set of indicators published by the 2 National Academy of Sciences, National Highway Cooperative Research Board 3 through "Report 616 and any successor document" used to evaluate the 4 convenience and comfort of facilities for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists 5 and other non -motorized users of the public right of way. These may include, 6 but are not limited to: the connectivity of sidewalks and paths throughout an 7 area, the availability and convenience of road crossings for pedestrians, the 8 separation of non -motorized traffic from motorized traffic, (e.g. sidewalk 9 widths and distance from traffic lanes, presences of separators like bollards or 10 trees), motorized traffic speed control (e.g. traffic calming features), way 11 finding, sense of security (e.g. visibility and lighting of sidewalks), transit 12 stations, and weather protection. 13 LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY: "Low -Income Community" means any population 14 census tract that meets one of the following criteria, as reported in the most 15 recent decennial census published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census: 16 a. The poverty rate for the census tract is at least 20 percent, or 17 b. In the case of a low-income community located within a metropolitan 0 18 area, the MFI for such tract does not exceed 80 percent of statewide MFI or �.2 z 19 metropolitan area MFI. 20 MODERATE -INCOME COMMUNITY: "Moderate -Income Community" means 21 any population whose incomes are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the c� 2 22 median income for the area. 0 23 §6-5-6-6 GENERAL POLICY 24 (A) The following complete streets principles shall apply to all projects ro 25 that alter or otherwise affect streets that are within the jurisdiction of this 26 ordinance. All applicable provisions that further the concept of Complete 27 Streets within the Development Process Manual and the Capital c° 28 Implementation Program must also be considered. ML W E 29 (1) The overarching goal of any project that affects street 30 configurations, signalizations, and all other design features shall be based on 31 improving Multimodal Level of Service (MLOS) as described in the National 32 Cooperative Highway Research Program's Report 616, Multimodal Level of 1 Service Analysis for Urban Streets and generally defined as comfortable and 2 efficient accommodations for all users. 3 (2) The City shall consider how the project will impact the surrounding 4 community and must work to avoid or mitigate any negative consequences. 5 Any mitigation efforts must be consistent with the Complete Streets 6 Ordinance. 7 (3) On -street bicycle facilities shall be designed and implemented as 8 identified by the Mid -Region Council of Governments' Long Range Bikeway 9 System Map, and the Albuquerque Bikeways and Trails Facility Plan. All 10 projects on any roadway shall include appropriate measures to facilitate the 11 crossing of bicycle traffic wherever a designated bicycle facility crosses the 12 street. 13 (4) On roadways that serve industrial and/or freight uses, complete 14 streets improvements that are consistent with freight mobility and support 15 other modes of travel shall be considered. 16 (5) Vehicle lane widths shall be governed by the tables for General 17 Parameters for Arterial Thoroughfares and Collector Thoroughfares as 3 0 18 established in the Manual for Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major z 19 Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable Communities published by the Institute of 20 Transportation Engineers (ITE) and or any successor documents or standards 21 that may result from amendments or replacements. Urban streets with vehicle c� :2 22 lane widths exceeding 12 feet are strongly discouraged, except where motor 23 vehicles and bicycles share lanes on Bicycle Routes designated by the Mid- 0 Lo 24 Region Council of Governments' Long Range Bikeway System Map. a� 25 (6) Mid -block Pedestrian Crossings are encouraged and may be 26 installed as necessary for a project to meet the intent of this ordinance under 27 the criteria established in the Manual on Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 28 Chapter 313-18, the Urban Street Design Guide of the National Association of m` `. 29 City Traffic Officials (NACTO), and the Guide for the Planning Design and 30 Operation of Pedestrian Facilities by the American Association of State 31 Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Unsignalized mid -block 32 crossings are permitted where warranted and should be clearly marked by 33 signs and other high -visibility features. Where necessary, mid -block 7 1 pedestrian crossings shall be controlled by pedestrian -activated conventional 2 traffic signals or pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB). 3 (7) Curb cuts serving access points blocked by walls, fences or other 4 structures that prohibit entry to a lot shall be replaced with curb, gutter and 5 sidewalk as part of any roadway project. 6 (8) Roadway projects, excluding routine maintenance projects, which 7 are only intended to maintain the current condition of the roadway, not 8 including the City's annual roadway rehabilitation program, shall be designed 9 to mitigate existing, insufficient multi -modal facilities including bicycle lanes 10 which do not meet minimum engineering criteria for width. 11 (9) The City shall provide accommodations, to the extent possible, for 12 all modes of transportation to continue during the construction or repair work. 13 (10) Roadway projects on arterial corridors shall prioritize the comfort 14 of multimodal users by using traffic calming techniques, such as narrowing 15 traffic lanes, and by providing buffers between vehicle traffic and pedestrian 16 and bicycle facilities where possible. This may include striped buffers, adding 17 parallel parking where it does not currently exist or installing parallel stripes 0 18 delineating existing parking lanes. 3. z (D 19 SECTION 2. PROJECT COMPLIANCE 20 (A) Any departments pursuing projects that after or otherwise affect streets 21 shall work collaboratively on an annual basis to determine, identify and ca :E 22 include prioritization of projects in communities with low -to -moderate income, 23 high proportions of elderly citizens, high proportions of citizens with 0 24 disabilities. The low -to -moderate income community criteria is one of the a� 25 many factors that shall be taken into consideration when identifying and 26 selecting project prioritization under this ordinance and shall not be the sole 27 determinant. Other factors or criteria that shall be taken into consideration U 6- 28 include traffic fatalities, aging infrastructure, creating safe and efficient access m` 29 for older adults and people with disabilities, and any other factors that 30 enhance and improve public safety and health. The City shall develop a 31 process of data collection and analysis for such prioritization and 32 documentation. After such analysis, the City shall post the plan online for 33 public feedback, including information regarding projects that alter or M 1 otherwise affect streets. This information shall include project scope, 2 schedule, funding, and an identifier for how those projects in low -to -moderate 3 income areas are prioritized. The report shall include how the process to 4 create the list was evaluated. 5 (B) All major projects involving streets under the authority of this 6 ordinance, including road construction, resurfacing, reconstruction of 7 sidewalks or restriping, shall be considered an opportunity to either retrofit 8 existing streets or construct new streets consistent with the principles of this 9 ordinance. 10 (C) The Department of Municipal Development shall annually submit a 11 memorandum to the City Council listing upcoming projects, to include 12 scheduled Street Maintenance Program projects such as resurfacing and 13 other projects including reconstruction, curb, gutter and sidewalk repair or 14 capital improvement projects. This memorandum shall detail how those 15 projects will be consistent with the principles of this ordinance and shall 16 indicate: 17 (1) The location, scope and estimated cost of the project. 0 18 (2) Whether the project is to be implemented under the Street z a2i 19 Maintenance program or by the Engineering Division. 20 (3) How the project incorporates any existing policies for street 21 improvements established by corridor, neighborhood, or area land use plans, 214 22 or the reasons for which implementing such recommendations is not a� c 23 reasonable. 24 (4) How the project complies with the context -sensitive standards 25 in the Development Process Manual. 26 (5) All Complete Streets improvements recommended by the 27 Department of Municipal Development for inclusion as part of the project. 28 (6) Whether and when the improvements can be implemented 29 through the existing revenues available for maintenance projects or Capital 30 Improvement Program. 31 (7) Other potential funding sources that may be required. E 1 (D) Projects may be exempted in part from the requirements of this 2 ordinance upon review by the Director of Municipal Development or his/her 3 designee, provided they meet one or more of the following criteria; 4 a. Existing adopted ordinances and policies affecting the street 5 preclude a certain use (e.g. non -motorized vehicles). 6 b. The project is a routine maintenance activity that does not 7 involve resurfacing, restriping or reconfiguring the street. Examples of exempt 8 projects include patching, sidewalk repair or cleaning. 9 C. The project is limited by available publicly owned right-of-way. 10 d. The project is located on state or federal right-of-way, the City 11 has made an effort to obtain permission for certain features compliant with the 12 provisions of §6-5-6, and the agency with control of the right of way has 13 indicated they will not permit requested features. 14 (E) All proposed exceptions must be justified in writing by the requestor 15 of the exception based on the criteria above, based upon engineering 16 judgement, and be made available to the public. The City Council may, by 17 resolution, designate certain corridors or street segments for Complete 18 3 ° ° 19 z aD . �, 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Streets improvements. The resolution shall: a. Establish the transportation modes to be prioritized or accommodated on the affected corridor. b. Provide an estimate of costs to plan, design, engineer and construct the improvements; and funding sources for the project. (F) Design and engineering of streets, sidewalks, bikeways and other facilities shall follow the relevant standards set forth in the following documents or any successor documents or standards that may result from their amendment or replacement: 27 (1) Urban Street Design Guide of the National Association of 28 City Traffic Officials (NACTO). 29 (2) Urban Bikeway Design Guide of the National Association of 30 City Traffic Officials (NACTO). 31 (3) Guide for the Planning Design and Operation of Pedestrian 32 Facilities by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 33 Officials (AASHTO). iR 1 (4) Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities by the 2 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 3 (AASHTO). 4 (5) Manual for Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major 5 Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable Communities published by the Institute of 6 Transportation Engineers (ITE). 7 (6) Report 616, Multi -Modal Level of Service Analysis for Urban 8 Streets, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, (NCHRP). 9 (7) Proposed Rights -of -Way Guidelines (PROWAG) United 10 States Access Board. 11 (G) Engineering Criteria. Deviations or alternatives from the 12 Development Process Manual for intersection spacing, geometry, alignment 13 and other characteristics shall be considered on a case -by -case basis, and as 14 approved may be implemented provided they meet the standards set forth in 15 the documents specified in §6-5-6-6 (F) or any successor documents or 16 standards that may result from their amendment or replacement. 17 SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTATION 3 0 18 1. The Administration shall work with City Council to develop a process for z 19 implementation of Complete Streets policy to include performance measures, 20 project evaluation, and staff training. This implementation plan shall also 21 consider an active transportation coordinator position and an active 22 transportation advisory committee. The committee may be an existing a 0 23 committee or re -configuration of an existing committee, enabled to coordinate 24 across multiple departments. 25 2. Within nine months of the adoption of this Complete Streets Ordinance, 26 the Administration shall present the process to the City Council." 27 Section 2. COMPILATION. SECTIONS 1 through 3 of this Ordinance shall 28 be incorporated in and made part of the Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque, _ 29 New Mexico, 1994. 30 Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect five (5) days 31 after publication by title and general summary. 32 33 MCITY COUNCILISHAREICL-Staffl_Legislative Staff\LegislationkD CouncilkO-64final.docx 11 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF August , 2019 2 BY A VOTE OF: 9 FOR 0 AGAINST. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Klarissa J. P President 10 City Counci 11 12 13 r �% 14 APPROVED THIS J DAY OF , 2019 15 16 17 Bill No. 0-19-64 m 2 18 z 19 ' + 20 21 Timothy M. ler, Mayor c� 22 City of Albuquerque ;? 23 0 ai 24 m 25 ATTEST: a 26 a� a 27 U 28 Katy Duhigg, city Clerk m` 29 u 30 31 32 33 12 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 035-13 AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPLETE STREETS POLICY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GOALS, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, within the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Deputy Directive No. DD-64-R 1, "Complete Streets" is defined as a transportation facility that is planned, designed, operated, and maintained to provide safe mobility for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and motorists appropriate to the function and contextof the facility; and WHEREAS, developing a Complete Street ensures that travelers of all ages and abilities can move safely and efficiently along and across a network of Complete Streets; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets enhance public health benefits by increasing natural movement through walking and bicycling, while reducing the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes and contribution to air pollution; and WHEREAS, State and Federal laws require local agencies to promote and facilitate increased bicycling and walking as prescribed in California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 21200-21212, and Streets and Highway Code Sections 890 - 894.2, identifying the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians, and establish legislative intent that people of all ages using all types of mobility devices are able to travel on public roads, unless prohibited by CVC Section 21960; and WHEREAS, local agencies within the State of California have a duty to provide safe mobility options to all who have legal access to the transportation system; and WHEREAS, a Complete Streets policy aligns with the City Council's goals for public safety, quality of life, and reliable infrastructure; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2013, the City Council adopted a Complete Streets Policy by Resolution No. 035-13; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an updated Complete Streets policy may be necessary for securing State and Federal grants for infrastructure projects; and -- Page 1 of 4 Pages -- WHEREAS, the City Council therefore desires to update the City's Complete Streets policy to recognize actions taken in support of Complete Streets, to update references, to delete obsolete references, and to reinforce the City's commitment to incorporate Complete Streets into all projects that impact the public rights -of -way. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Resolution 035-13 is hereby rescinded and replaced with this Resolution establishing the City's updated Complete Streets Policy in furtherance of the goals, policies, and objectives of the City. 3. The City Council hereby supports and directs implementation of the following Complete Streets Policy objective: City will incorporate a context sensitive, Complete Streets approach into the planning, design, design review, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and programs affecting all City property, including, . but not limited to, parks and roadways, to create a connected network of facilities accommodating all users. 4. The City will incorporate the goals and policies of Complete Streets, as set forth in this Resolution, in any General Plan amendments and other applicable plans and ordinances. 5. The City affirms that all road projects should be designed to accommodate all users and that context -based pedestrian and bicycle facilities will, where practical, be established in new construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation. The Public Works Director is authorized to implement a "Complete Streets Program" in conjunction with appropriate City staff to design, construct, and maintain Complete Street improvements in furtherance of the City's Complete Streets Policy, which should include the following: • Incorporation of the principles of Complete Streets into an interdisciplinary, integrative, multimodal transportation program with implementation guidelines. • Address the needs of all users in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all street projects. -- Page 2 of 4 Pages -- • Consideration of existing natural systems in the earliest phases of design, planning, and implementation of Complete Streets using green infrastructure, including where appropriate the use of low impact development techniques, the use of canopy trees for pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and when practical, transit stops. • Balance the needs of all transportation modes with community values, fiscal constraint, public safety, environmental protection, and historic preservation. • Develop design solutions that use a context -sensitive approach using then -current best management practices that connect land use and transportation needs while remaining flexible to the unique circumstances of different streets and projects. • Encourage staff professional development and training on multi - modal transportation issues. • Identify current and potential sources of funding for roadway improvements in support of Complete Streets projects. • Develop an interdepartmental review team comprising of Public Works, the Police Department, Recreation and Parks, Development Services, and Economic and Community Development. • Quantify and review the Linear footage of sidewalks and pathways added each year and provide regular updates to City Council. 6. The following resources shall be used in furtherance of the City's Complete Streets Policy set forth herein: • 2020 Bakersfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan • 2021 Bakersfield Downtown Corridor Enhancement Master Streetscape Plan • 2022 Bakersfield Local Road Safety Plan • 2023'Bakersfield Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program • 2022-23 Caltrans Complete Streets Action Plan • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bike Guide • The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Bike Guide • The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares Guide to further develop non -motorized transportation networks within the City. -- Page 3 of 4 Pages -- 7. The City will support and encourage contracted service providers to respect and use the Complete Streets approach for transportation and parks projects and related services within the City and work in coordination and cooperation with other adjacent and local jurisdictions with similar Complete Streets programs. 8. The City will support and encourage coordination with its citizens, partnering agencies and organizations, such as Bike Bakersfield and the Blue Zones Project, to provide public awareness of the benefits Complete Streets provide to the community. - 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. A71T7 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO CLERK of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED: KAREN GOH Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ASHLEY E. ZAMBRANO Deputy City Attorney AEZ:em S:\COUNCIL\Resos\22-23\Reso.CompleteStreets FINAL_MMCommitteeCleanVersion_4.11.2023.docx -- Page 4 of 4 Pages -- BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OFb*kAkV&Iter MEMORANDUM June 20, 2023 TO: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager Christian Clegg, City Manager FROM: Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Right of Way Encroachment & Permiting Process (New Business) Background: The Public Works Department is responsible for regulating the development, construction and certain uses of the public rights -of -way to ensure public safety and that numerous standards and laws are met. The Department receives many requests for encumbering the public right-of-way. There are also unauthorized encumbrances that occur. Staff will provide a presentation on the permitting process and the compliance process for unauthorized encumbrances. Staff's recommends receiving and filing the report. Multimodal Transportation Safety Ad Hoc Committee Meeting June 20, 2023 Agenda REPORTS • Update on pavement marking designs on resurfacing projects to calm traffic speeds and improve pedestrian/bicycle safety. DEFERRED BUSINESS • Complete Streets Ordinance/Resolution Discussion NEW BUSINESS • Right of Way Encroachment & Permitting Process / Discussion Presented by: Public Works Department Report Item 4a. Update: Pavement Markings Designs on Resurfaced Roads Hoskin StliMEno m Ir�pro i r 1 — tri V z STINE ROAD jj� I I f I 14) 712 SF TO IM Lr 0- 586 LF 3b R.. <... ■ 732 SF� 2 — 1 98 SF BEav DC 32 — r f'1 703 57� O 3e ' 8 �200LF�IFC2i SF 15 240 SF V 60 sr } S7A 13tJfi9 '� Q sJ Jorszs ilia S&L 7 21- 110 LF Rr. ss' _ — — — — — ■ 88 SF i "'! ZL T 12 1 88 SX 10 15U LF � ' �W - 7o ISF t Sri. to467e �f — — N\i5 251 LF ' 16 4 3S8 LF 736 SF �2 ar- �r.r sTw r�+ono _ _ o ■ I I1 � I I � H-SKING A VEN.L.I.I.F. z (03 STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS: MADISON AVENUE BAKERSFIELD FROM E. WHITE LANE TO E. PLANZ ROAD ,�-5 A Is*. ggl INSTALL BICYCLE s YmBa " 7 v', ryt,, 10' 4RR06' TYPE (1) A-- Pf V TYP, STOP SIG VE INSTALL R81(CA) Re6CA O INST41.1. BICYCLE YAfBUL A- 7 SJl., TYP V/ 10' ARROW TYPE CD A= 14 SF., TYP. SN,UIED 704DW4Y BICYCLE MARKING 4= 115 SF - END OF DETAIL 39 POD' FROM BACK OF.STOP B4.? INSTALL BICYCLE SYMBOL A- 7 SF.. TYP oe—W. 10' ARROW TYPE (1) A- 14 SF, TYP 257 LF rob 50 LF 35 GIL MORE A VE- ° �; INS TAL L a, R81(CA) 30 INSTALL BICYCLE SYMBOL A= 7 SF., TYP. W/ 10' ARROW TYPE (Ly' A= 14 SF., TYP C78711 13) L F INSTALL BICYCLE SYMBOL A= 7 SF., TYP, W1 10' ARROW TYPE (1) A= 14 SF, TYP. INSTALL R06CA R81 (CA) AVENUE + 17 IMUF� 37 IMSF 12nfl if� 0,76- 7 !S F PAVEMENT BEAM PAVEMENT I — JW- x EXISTING CURB I ExanNo CURB AND GUTTER RNV AND GUTTER 16 BB 8 LF— l,' 6 4 34 �F \-. RAN 1(3019 7SF BF L 19 7 5F RW/ -49 ow IW' 107LF 14 4F 5LF0F 1RSF 44SFM 0_Q ri)5 Sl LF-:- 41 *=MATCH 15 FISTM 427 LF LF� go LF EXISTING G 278 LF 201 LF (g7SF o 19 167 LF r 7— y —mrmGcurAAww"m RPW 07-KEEI- Al 443 LF 13 106 HALE SCALE. 1" = 30' Deferred Business Item 5a. Complete Streets Ordinance / Resolution RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 035-13 AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPLETE STREETS POLICY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GOALS, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, within the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Deputy Directive No. DD-64-R1, "Complete Streets" is defined as a transportation facility that is planned, designed, operated, and maintained to provide safe mobility for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and motorists appropriate to the function and context of the facility; and WHEREAS, developing a Complete Street ensures that travelers of all ages and abilities can move safely and efficiently along and across a network of Complete Streets; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets enhance public health benefits by increasing natural movement through walking and bicycling, while reducing the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes and contribution to air pollution; and WHEREAS, State and Federal laws require local agencies to promote and facilitate increased bicycling and walking as prescribed in California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 21200-2121 Z and Streets and Highway Code Sections 890 - 894.2, identifying the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians, and establish legislative intent that people of all ages using all types of mobility devices are able to travel on public roads, unless prohibited by CVC Section 21960; and WHEREAS, local agencies within the State of California have a duty to provide safe mobility options to all who have legal access to the transportation system; and WHEREAS, a Complete Streets policy aligns with the City Council's goals for public safety, quality of life, and reliable infrastructure; and Complete Streets Resolution Update • Acknowledges 2013 Resolution • Restates Definition • References ExistingLaws • Beyond Safety, References Public Health, Quality of Life, & Reliable Infrastructure • Necessity for State & Federal Grants • Updates References • Reenforces City's Commitment NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of akersfield as follows: 4 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Resolution 035-13 is hereby rescinded and replaced with this Resolution establishing the City's updated Complete Streets Policy in furtherance of the goals, policies, and objectives of the City. 3. The City Council hereby supports and directs implementation of the following Complete Streets Policy objective: City will incorporate a context sensitive, Complete Streets approach into the planning, design, design review, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and programs affecting all City property, including, but not limited to, parts and roadways, to create a connected network of facilities accommodating all users. 4. The City will incorporate the goals and policies of Complete Streets, as set forth in this Resolution, in any General Plan amendments and other applicable plans and ordinances. 5. The City affirms that all road projects should be designed to accommodate all users and that context -based pedestrian and bicycle facilities will, where practical, be established in new construction, reconstruction, repaving and rehabilitation. The Public Works Director is authorized to implement a "Complete Streets Program" in conjunction with appropriate City staff to design, construct, and maintain Complete Street improvements in furtherance of the City's Complete Streets Policy, which should include the following: • Incorporation of the principles of Complete Streets into an interdisciplinary, integrative, multimodal transportation program with implementation guidelines. • Address the needs of all users in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all street projects. - Page 2 of 4 Pages - 111011AL Complete Streets Resolution Update ✓ Rescinds 2013 Resolution ✓ Directs Implementation ✓ Directs addressing in General Plan Update ✓ Directs PW... ✓Active Transportation Plan ✓ Integrate Amenities ✓ Balance Interests & Constraints ✓ Context Sensitive Design ✓ Supports Training ✓ Seek Out Grants ✓ Create an Inter- departmental Team ✓ Quantify & Report ✓ City Consultants & Contractors Apply Complete Streets ✓ Coordinate with Neighbor Agencies, Bike Bakersfield, Blue Zones Complete Streets Ordinance Review EXAMPLES: Kansas City Albuquerque Salt Lake City Honolulu PW Recommendation... • Pass Ordinance mandating... 1. The adoption of a Resolution for Complete Streets; 2. The Resolution be updated on a decennial basis; 3. The PW Department prepare an annual report to City Council summarizing efforts made in Complete Streets • Update the 2013 Resolution Discussion.. . ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Public Works Subdivision Department Encroachment Permit... Needed when any permanent or temporary fixture which intrudes into, upon, over or under, or invades any property belonging to the city, or intrudes into, upon, over or under, or invades any street, avenue, lane, alley, sidewalk, court, place, public way, property rights -of -way now open or dedicated or which may hereafter be opened or dedicated to public use within the city but does not necessarily prevent public travel. (Ord. 3140 § 1, 1988; prior code § 12.32.010) Examples Outdoor dining/seating t Block Wall/Fences P Awnings Current Encroachment Permit Process Requirements: 1. Application, with reasoning for the request; 2. Permit Fee, 3. Scaled Drawing on Boundary Survey; 4. Insurance naming City as additional insured; 5. May require signed acknowledgement from surrounding neighbors. + May require structural calculations stamped & signed by registered civil engineer. + May require a Letter of No Objection from utility companies. Other Standard Conditions (typical for contractors)... Contact Dig Alert 811 for utility markings Provide pictures showing all utility markings Signed, notarized and recorded acknowledgement that the City and all utility companies maintain the right to remove permitted encroachments at anytime to conduct work, without having to replace or restore the encroachment. Notice may or maynot be provided for emergency and non -emergency work. If any utilities are in the area of the proposed encroachment, permit may not be approved. R/W Typical Street Cross Section Detail io' 20' +' SAND em . 0 C/L 20, STREET U>;��•„� 60' RIGHT- QF-WAY Sewer main ALOCALtormdraln N.T.S. W 2' MAIN ,•7„"�:-w .fir p.�vr� � - � -"�` r } ?3 � � , t 4 ` r � �x � f, •w k h, _ _ _ Google I -"I UPU5VU UUIUUUI Ulf III l /JCdlll ly Jll Cdl I IIII ICU f 1 ULCJZo - tN Ii:t'!914. •t M�iCwilC: '.l1I t,, , } : a< KI 1 �raa�..aro.��w+.wnsr 1 �.71 Water main •tee •' J%'"''.'. v OuTwit.. 'ff Vv- ri PnI In Conclusion... The Encroachment Permit process provides for: • The protection of underground utilities and avoiding public harm from rupturing a utility during construction, • Ensuring proper lines of sight for all users of the right-of-way; • Neighborhood notification and, in some cases, necessary consensus; • Ensuring that public movement is not hindered and that ADA guidelines are met.