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Staff: Rhonda Smiley Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Rick Kirkwood Sue Benham
David Couch
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Monday, March 1, 2010- 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
First Floor, Conference Room A
A G E N D A
I . ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT FEBRUARY 1, 2010 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of a Request from Bike Bakersfield regarding Street Signage and
Bicycle Lane Width - Rojas/Starbuck
B. Discussion of Median Standards - Rojas/Tandy
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee Recommendations for Proposed Signage on
the Kern River Parkway- Hoover
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
B A K E R S F I E L D
Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Rhonda Smiley, Assistant to the City Manager/ P.I.O. Sue Benham
For: Alan Tandy, City Manager David Couch
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Regular Meeting of the
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 1, 2009 - 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA, 93301
The meeting was called to order at 12:10:14 PM.
1. ROLL CALL
Committee members Present:
Council member Jacquie Sullivan: Chair
Council member David Couch
Council member Sue Benham
Staff Present:
Alan Tandy, City Manager Joshua Rudnick, Deputy City Attorney
Rhonda Smiley, Asst. to the City Manager Justin Crumley, Associate Attorney
Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Allen Abe, Asst. Recreation & Parks Director
Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst Darin Budak, Parks Superintendent
Others Present:
David Rogers, Electronic Towne Crier Earl Norcross, Kern Wheelmen
Zac Griffin, Bike Bakersfield Rich O'Neil, Kern River Parkway
Tina Chapa, Bike Bakersfield Joslynn Skelton, YMCA of Kern County
Gretchen Wenner, Bakersfield Californian
2. ADOPT NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
Community Service Committee
Agenda Summary Report
February 1, 2010
4. NEW BUSINESS Page 2
A. Discussion on User Safety and Maintenance for the Kern River Parkway- Hoover/Gennaro
Park Superintendent Darin Budak gave a brief summary regarding the public meeting
held on November 19, 2009 to discuss the concerns brought forward by the Kern River
Parkway Foundation, Bike Bakersfield, and Kern Wheelman. Based on public input from
this meeting, staff proposed the following recommendations: a generic term for name of
the path, use the City website for more detailed guidelines, paint a center line in high use
areas of the path, install signs that indicate direction of traffic, and place signs on the
path in advance of any upcoming event to notify users. Members of Bike Bakersfield and
Kern River Parkway Foundation have volunteered to update the kiosks periodically.
Associate Attorney Justin Crumley stated that during the public meeting, Recreation and
Parks Director Dianne Hoover was approached to change Ordinance 10.80 which
relates to the path. Staff recommends the following ordinance changes: remove the
word "bike" from the title and change the name to Kern River Trail, change the definition
of the trail to be delineated more generally and include any subsequent trail expansion,
change the description of who may use the trail to include other non-motorized modes
of transportation such as walking, jogging, skating which would allow multi-use of the
trail, include slower traffic staying to the right in section 10.80.050, and adding a section
to state all dogs should be kept on a leash no longer then 6 feet.
Committee member Sue Benham thanked staff and the members of the public who
participated in the public meeting because safety is paramount to everyone who uses
the path. Committee member Benham asked if the Recreation and Parks department
ever encourages charities or organization to use additional areas other than the bike
path, like Mill Creek, when acquiring their permits for events. Assistant Recreation and
Parks Director Allen Abe stated charities and organization are given details of various
facilities around the city so they can determine which better suits their event.
Rick O'Neil of Kern River Parkway Foundation stated that his organization is in agreement
with the recommendation of changing the current name of the path to Kern River Trail
and eliminating the inclination of public perception that the path is only for bicycles. Mr.
O'Neil stated that bicyclists use the horse trail and the jogging trail which are also
multiple use trails.
Zac Griffin, a liaison with Bike Bakersfield, thanked the City for involving them in this
process and stated his organization agreed with the recommendations presented.
The Committee unanimously approved a motion to present this ordinance for first
reading to Council. Committee member Sue Benham requested staff return with their
suggestions for signage before any signs are installed on the path. Committee member
David Couch asked if there are any guidelines the City would have to follow on this kind
of path with regards to signage. Parks Superintendent Darin Budak stated that staff will
be following the California Manual on uniform traffic control devices.
B. Discussion and Committee Recommendation for Adoption of the 2010 Committee
Meeting Schedule-Smiley
Adopted as submitted.
Community Service Committee
Agenda Summary Report
February 1, 2010
Page 3
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Staff Report and Committee Discussion of the Off-Road Motorcycle Group Request for a
City-Provided Recreational Area - Kirkwood /Tandy
Management Assistant Rick Kirkwood gave a brief description of the proposal for an Off-
Highway Vehicle Park. Staff researched the potential impact to the environment,
surrounding neighbors and costs of the park. Staff has expressed several concerns with
using the sump as a site, because of the effects from imported materials. Materials would
have to be porous enough to allow water to continue to percolate, and with consistent
vehicle use may degrade the materials ability to percolate over time. Another concern is
the affect the park may have to the Kern County Animal Control Facility which is located
south of the proposed site. Potential dust blowing to the south will affect the animals. The
Bakersfield Adult School would also be affected. The concern of dust would also be a
matter the Air Quality Control District would have to regulate. In addition, the City does
not have the funding and/or staffing resources to operate and maintain such a facility.
Committee member David Couch asked if there is property adjacent to the sump which
was also being considered for the proposal. Management Assistant Rick Kirkwood
responded that this location is the former location of the Wastewater Treatment Plant #I
which was decommissioned and buried. Staff has great concern, considering the past
use of this land and the potential impact it may have if exposed to humans. Mr. Kirkwood
also stated that the City does not own any other land that could accommodate this
proposal, considering the concerns stated above.
David Rogers of Electronic Towne Crier stated he had searched for alternatives and had
looked into having the YMCA of Kern be part of operating the park facility. Mr. Rogers
stated that the nonprofit organization had created a similar facility for BMX bike riding.
Joslynn Skelton from YMCA of Kern County stated that the YMCA is willing to be part of
this proposal and they are excited about creating this pilot program that would benefit
many families in Bakersfield. Ms. Skelton stated her organization is very interested in this
opportunity because it will bring families together locally.
Committee Chair Jacquie Sullivan recommended that Mr. Rogers and Ms. Skelton meet
with Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover.
Committee member David Couch recommended Mr. Rogers get in contact with the
Planning Director Jim Eggert, so he may get clarification on what needs to be done for
this kind of project if it were to be placed on private property, as it will likely need to be
proposed to the Planning Commission.
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1 :34:16 P.M.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS MEMO
DATE: February 19, 2010
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BIKE BAKERSFIELD INQUIRIES
Traffic Engineering has reviewed the suggestions and comments submitted by Bike
Bakersfield and have the following recommendations:
Bike Lane Widths for New and Existing Streets. Bike Bakersfield would like to see future
streets built as well as existing streets retrofitted with bike lanes 8'-10' wide. Bike
Bakersfield referenced the document "Bicycle Technical Guidelines", published by
Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
Response:
The guidelines were developed by Santa Clara VTA to supplement the existing
guidelines in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual to "better" accommodate bicyclists
and to provide "best practice options for some situations." The VTA suggests
existing roadway lanes to 10`11 ' as a retrofit option to accommodate the wider b ke
lane width. This manual is unique to the VTA and is not adopted statewide.
The City of Bakersfield standard follows the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM) and
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The manuals require
bike lanes to be a minimum width of 4' if no gutter in the road exists, and 5' minimum for
roads with curb and 2' gutter, for both arterial and collector streets. Currently, the City
of Bakersfield installs a 5' bike lane on major roadways throughout the metro area.
The City's new standard for future streets does increase the bike lane width on arterial
streets to 6' wide by increasing the pavement width. By increasing the pavement
width, this provides 1 1 '-12' lanes necessary for large trucks and buses to maneuver and
provides extra room in the bike lane for a more comfortable distance between
motorists and bicyclists. Traffic Engineering does not recommend bike lanes to be
widened on existing roadways beyond the current 5' standard due to vehicle travel
lane width requirements. This is consistent with most other California cities with limited
street right of way.
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Bike Lane Signage on City Streets. Bike Bakersfield would like to see additional bike
signage on City streets. Bike Bakersfield suggests using signs with "Bike Allowed Use of
Full Lanes" or similar wording.
Response:
The type of requested sign has not been adopted by the California MUTCD.
The City currently uses the California MUTCD standard "Share the Road" signage on
some existing bikeways such as on Truxtun Ave., Stockdale Highway, and others. Traffic
Engineering recommends only using signs approved by the California MUTCD.
Bike Bakersfield would also like to see the "Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes" sign
installed at major intersections. This sign is adopted by the current California MUTCD
and may be used in certain situations. Traffic Engineering will work with Bike Bakersfield
to identify locations where these signs would be beneficial.
Pavement Markings. Similar to the bike lane signage described above, Bike Bakersfield
would like to see additional pavement markings on bike lanes around the City. They
would also like to see the use of the "Sharrow" pavement marking used at various
locations.
Response:
Bike Bakersfield would like to see the addition of dashed lines at intersections with
dedicated right turn lanes to continue a bike lane through the turn lane. These dashed
lines are optional in the current California MUTCD. The dashed lines may be used in
conjunction with the "Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes" sign mentioned previously.
Traffic Engineering will work with Bike Bakersfield to identify locations where the
pavement marking would be beneficial.
The "Sharrow" marking is used to assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane
located on streets with on-street parallel parking and a speed limit under 35mph. They
are used in order to reduce the chance of getting "doored", alert road users about the
presence of bicyclists, encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists, as well as
reduce the incidents of wrong-way bicycling. "Sharrows" are currently allowed in the
California MUTCD. Traffic Engineering will work with Bike Bakersfield to identify locations
where the pavement marking would be beneficial.
Fill in Gaps, Add Missing Signs Along Existing Bike Lanes. Bike Bakersfield would like the
City to fill in gaps, add missing signs, and create projects to link the existing bike lanes
on major streets.
Response:
Traffic Engineering is currently in the process of identifying locations throughout the City
where there are "gaps" along bike lanes on existing roadways. This includes installing
any missing "No parking, Bike Lane" signs along existing bike lanes routes. The City has
applied for several Federal Grants to accomplish this task and are awaiting the
notification of the results of these grant submittals.
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Addition of Bikeways Plan Added to City's General Plan. Bike Bakersfield would like a
Bikeways Plan added to the City's General Plan.
The City currently has a Bikeways Master Plan as part of the General Plan. The
comments and questions brought to our attention here by Bike Bakersfield will be
considered to use for any revisions or updates to the current plan.
Bike Lanes on Rosedale Highway. Bike Bakersfield would like to see Bike Lanes installed
on Rosedale Hwy.
Response:
Rosedale Highway is currently under Caltrans authority and presently has no painted
bike lanes. It is a 4 lane facility and, while there are no restrictions for bicycle use, it
experiences high traffic volume, including heavy truck and commercial vehicle activity.
Under the Thomas Road Improvement Program (TRIP), the future configuration of
Rosedale Highway will be six lanes (12' median with 2' shield, 12' through lanes, and 5'
shoulders). Although this project will add one additional through lane to the existing
configuration, specified bike lanes are not a part of the future planned configuration,
because of the necessity to maintain the required vehicle travel lane width. Cyclists will
still be allowed to use the facility, as they are currently. According to the California
Vehicle Code, riding bicycles on the highway is legal, unless there are signs and
restrictions that indicate it is prohibited. However, the traffic conditions on Rosedale
Highway described above will continue to exist, so bike travel on Rosedale Highway is
not recommended.
Use of CMAQ Monies for Bike Improvements. Bike Bakersfield asked if there was any
CMAQ monies available for bike lane/signage improvements.
Response:
There is a bicycle and pedestrian category for CMAQ funding. The funds can be used
for construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, non-construction projects related to
safe bicycle use, and State bicycle/pedestrian coordinator positions for promoting and
facilitating the increased use of non-motorized modes of transportation. This includes
public education, promotional, and safety programs for the use of such facilities.
In summary, Public Works will work with Bike Bakersfield to identify locations where
additional striping and signing is warranted and as the restricted City budget will allow
for those modifications. Public Works will also continue to apply for grant money for
future improvement of bicycle facilities.
cc: Brad Underwood, Assistant Public Works Director
Ryan Starbuck, Traffic Engineer
Ed Murphy, Civil Engineer III
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: February 25, 2010
SUBJECT: Minimum Standard for Medians
Referral No. 154
COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REQUESTED THAT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
REVIEW THE MINIMUM STANDARD FOR MEDIANS.
Public Works Department staff and Recreation & Parks Department staff met on
February 3, 2010 to discuss this issue. It is staff's understanding that the goal was to
increase the impact of color in the design standards for landscaped medians. The
following option and associated impacts were identified.
OPTION. Use colored stamped concrete rather than exposed aggregated concrete.
IMPACTS.
1. The initial construction cost of the project will be higher. This change was
recently implemented on the Stockdale Highway Village Lane to Weatherly
Avenue project. The result was an increase of $1.00 ($6.50 for exposed
aggregate concrete compared to $7.50 for colored stamped concrete) per
square feet of hardscape surface; on that project it was a total increase cost of
almost $17,000. The increase in cost for this change on a typical median of 550
feet in length is approximately $2,000.
2. Over time the colored concrete can fade. If the directive is issued to rejuvenate
that faded color, then there would also be an increase cost in the maintenance
of that surface.
The current standard for median reconstruction that is not in areas where there is a
maintenance district is exposed aggregate. Councilmember Sullivan would like to
change that standard to colored stamped concrete.
Attached are photos showing comparative examples of exposed aggregate and red
stamped concrete.
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Department of Recreation and Parks
DATE: February 25, 2010
TO: Community Services Committee
Alan Tandy, City Manager
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FROM: Di ne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
SUBJECT: Signage - Kern River Parkway
Last month, the Community Services Committee directed staff to review
existing signage along the Kern River Parkway and return with suggestions of
where new signs would be located.
The new signs included "Slower traffic keep right" and "Keep Right, Pass Left"
with graphics to indicate a walker on the right and a bicyclist on the left. After
reviewing the existing signage along the paved path, it is recommended that
these two new signs be placed on existing sign posts, thus eliminating the need
for more posts. The signs would be placed back to back on the posts, thus
doubling the impact on one post. Existing posts are on both sides of the path.
In addition, a new sign was created that addresses the change in the
ordinance in February, 2010. The new signs with more complete guidelines will
be installed at the existing kiosk areas and posted on the City's website as
requested during the public meeting.
The ordinance changes highlights included:
1 . Changing the name to Kern River Trail
2. Allowing for non-motorized, multi-uses as equal trail users.
3. Requires a six foot maximum leash on dogs.
A map is attached with the proposed signage and recommended
locations.
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('BMI L30,or 301bs.overweight for 5'4"person)
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BRFSS,o 2008 Obesity for S•a••person) Obesity in Kern County
• Obesity rates in Kern County are one of the
highest in the state(29.2%-30.8%)
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Obesity in Schools Solution
Facademic study recently released by the California Department of
ducation(CDE)shows a distinct relationship between Encourage bicycle trips and active
achievement and the physical fitness of California's transportation as alternate modes of
publicschool students.
commuting.
•
"This statewide study provides compelling evidence that the • Implement existing state and federal
physical well-being of students has a direct impact on their
ability to achieve academically,"said Diane Eastin,State legislation.
Superintendent of Schools."We now have the proof we've
been looking for:students achieve best when they are Implement existing Bakersfield General Plan
physically fit" Policies.
• Improve Bicycling Level of Service(LOS).
F ty Santa Clara VTA Bicycle Technical GuidI
ly tied to safety. December 13,2007
f Cycling&Pedestrian OPTIMUM BIKE LANE WIDTH Posted Speed Without Parking With
(mph) (feet) (f
0-35 5
36-50 6 50+ 8
Santa Clara County Bike Lane Width
What's 8/80??? 41t_M®i
Wrth Posted Speeds of 45 mph or More
• when roads are bran,planners dp not build one road for new drivers and a separate road for aprienced
Thaoptimumwidthforabikelanaonanarterial/collectorwith ri;a n<cea�e; 'w;kg ndl Bbke forfehacrea tedauleofthumbtoh1,ndidozkwhn nid
noon street parking with posted speeds of 45 mph or more is he are valuating bi ydi g antl pede Irian inhastruRUre,we ha a dubbed R the 8/g0 rule.
eight feet.The optimal minimum width to the longitudinal sb p2:
joint with the gutter pan is seven feet.If there is on-street Thinkda child thatyoulweanawreforwhobapprmi ,ty 8y2irSOfaglTh couldbeachild,
parallel parking,an additional eight feet should be provided. grandchild,mater,b,other,couai,dc.
Vlaekyaa T•rMbI GUiO•iw lMCwriMr Li.3GDT S.P 2:
Think of an aduh,apProrimately,ye of ag!who you Ive acrd care/or.This could be a
grandparent,fiend etc. parent,
Step 3:
Aso Yc+asM:world You send tool g rear oN along "h rb,g year old on a walk w a dke rise on Isar
e rahasnrxteretlfra woale Into his sore enondr nro"wove„o,Ikeaais riot safe e,b,�n
this Ruk may seem simple but rc holds marcy mphcaM1Om,Imermr
Thin, heablttydmost cyclingand pedestran lMras ndY.when yore areforcedtothinkof
nvdrkk _ truRUre[o safety se tall<Raem,they until ra 1.
ror more info on 8/80
www.8-80cities.org
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What would an 8 or 80 year old feel safer
on? Or on an bike lanel
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A 5 foot bike lane
5 foot bike lane with 2 foot gutter=3 foot actual bike lane
State and Federal Legislation
- ,
�' 8'lane • Implement California's Complete Streets Act
of 2008 into current General Master Plan
Policies
—Specifically,encourage active transportation
(bicycling,walking,etc.)by ensuring safe and
5'lane ,ol,;, means of alternate transportation.
8 foot bike lane with 2 foot gutter=6 foot actual bike lane
Complete Streets Act FWhat plete Streets Act, cont.
Finto September 2008:Gov. Schwarzeneggersigned law the Complete Streets Act(Assembly "complet e streets?"
Bill 1358) —Complete streets are designed and operated to
enable safe access for all users.
—Requires cities and counties to ensure that • Pedestrians,bicyclists,motorists,and transit users of all
roadway and traffic-flow plans account for the ages.
needs of all roadway users by 2011. • Does the 8/80 Rule work for the current
system?
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FWhat plete Streets Act, cont. Current City Legislation
this mean for Bakersfield? • Existing Bakersfield General Plan Policies:
ld needs to evaluate and improve the • Chapter III—Circulation Element—Bikeways
current Bicycling Level of Service(BLOS)to meet
the Complete Streets standards and alleviate the —Policies:
—Periodically review,and update if needed,street
harmful effects of air pollution,congestion,and
obesity. standards to accommodate bicycle lanes indicated
on Bikeway Master Plan(1-2)
—5 feet bike lanes are ^, they don't pass the —Construct bike lanes in conjunction with all street
8/80 Rule. improvement projects that coincide with the
Bikeway Master Plan(1-3,1-10)
Current City Legislation What is BLOS?
• Existing Bakersfield General Plan Policies: A nationally accepted model that determines
Chapter III—Circulation Element—Streets the degree to which the urban street design
and operation meets the traveling needs of
•Goals&Policies- cyclists.
•Provide a local street network that contributes to It is calculated using:
the quality and safety of residential neighborhoods
and commercial districts.
Bicycle Level of Service Table Bicycle LOS Equation (long form)
ServiLevel of tPerform;aincre Bicycle segment Los
ce `he aeyrient bicycle LOSh<ai<ulatM arcnrAing PC=fHWq's five point pavement zurfa<e
to[he falowing egwipn: c ntl'rtion rating lS=Excellent,]=P°orl lq default
A BSeg=O.S07 Ln(V/10•PHF•L)Ie0.199Fs`11 a of 3 may be usIf*,good[o eacellent
]0.38HV]♦J.pgb -O.00S(We)7.O.J60 Pavement)We=gverage effe ivewidth of
(Eq.31)Where gSeg=Bicyclescorefor si&through lane(ft)=WV-(10h.%OSP)
B dire ,I1k1 segment ofstrre[LI-Natural log ihl aWS-2130 %OSPI(fi)
PHf=Peak HOUr fac[Pr see Chapter l0 for o[herw se%O$P=Percentage 1'e%-nt
defaub values)l=Total number of directional wi[h occupied on-strre[parking W3=width of
through lanesV=Direcional motorized vehicle Paving between 1h'.`=sPde lane stripe antl the
C Iumelvphl.INOte:V>¢•PHF•L) = edge of pavement(f[)w-Effettwewi&hasa
- Effe<tivespeed fattor=1.11991n1z-i0)� function of traffic volume(h1=W[lhl"I/V>
0.81035=gverage running spred of m°torizM 0(ft)'or ztree[is dividItl Wt*.(f' OOSY
D hide Imphl lNOte:g>=11)HV=Proportion h)"Ohe wiseW=Wdth o(o nitle
ofheavy vehicles in motorized vehicle volume. hmugh lane Plus Paved shoulder(including bike
EN°te:gthea o volumeis«pvph,the%HV lane where present)(ft)
seedn[cia equation ust be<=
andhihhi IlV poor LOS results for to vt_1_ Note:parking lane can be counted as shoulder
g percent HV Conditions. only ff 0°6 occupied
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Bakersfield Metro-Area Bicycle LOS Fbikelanes plementation
• Currently at level or es by reducing existing traffic
t are being re-paved or re-stripped,
e stripped with 11'foot travel lanes
bike lanes,AT NO COST TO THE
Passive Implementation FStockdale Hwy Example
• Bakersfield ALREADY has numerous road
sections with 11'foot travel lanes
• In prior retrofitting of original bike lanes many
arterial lanes were reduced to 11'to
accommodate the 5'bike lanes.
• Stockdale HWY is an Existing Example of 8'
foot bike lanes/11'foot travel lanes on
Arterials with 45mph or greater.
Implementation Steps 7Widening Existing Bike Lanes
The First Steps towards Complete Streets: D both allows for 11'traffic lanes.
Widen existing bike lanes to 8'feet • Retroitting 12 to 11'traffic lanes allocates more
—A simple and approach. room for wider,safer bike lanes,by re-stripping lanes
• Create a Bicycle Action Committee(.. )to versus widening the roads.(cost effective!)
review all proposed road work to ensure wider,safer bike lanes encourage bicycling as an
cycling and pedestrian interests are taken into efficient mode of transportation on city streets.
account. 1358"complete streets bill")
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FExisting ommunities with 8' bike lanes
County,CA s,CA
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Existing Communities Similar to What Other Cities Face
Iw aagm.,cA Miami is perfect for bicycling.The terrain is flat,streets arc laid out in a
• I1mg'alYe a»1o'mwgnaggeu ma samemmip,a.hge.wag llclYaPOd.LIIaI.V.Gnpbn gash•
• Ryensrpmamdaba ua astsama4 Are.aroc,InAngaln,asmdgsTae,TZ stg,- Brid Pattern,and there is warm,sunny weather year-round.Bicycling
promotes an enhanced quality of life.Mayor Diaz and the City of Miami
have a vision for the City's future,where bicycling is incorporated into
dnammn�mabanYn daily life by providing transportation and recreation opportunities that are
eanaarwnaamsRadmaa.dw6asalywllwlac maamamawm roswr mawMmaa ezofma"aLays safe and convenient.Despite these favorable conditions that seem to
wwamaabapPu encourage bicycling,many residents,commuters and visitors are hesitant
to participate.This may be due to existing obstacles,including the lack of
bicycle infrastructure,connectivity between the existing facilities,clear
max.,'+ano.nrem,aamae,. and consistent signage,and awareness of the safest bicycling routes.
' '"bnmF,.°meabw,•^»wlaa...L+..m.,r.Lr,aeg,e„r,F„a mina.,,( Additionally,Miami has a dominant car culture and general lack of
'amb>baammra+.IwaandaaompA,wlmMmmgarmera aMsaYnanabtaswn' awareness of laws regarding bicycling for both the bicyclists and motorists.
• sw.alkn adsamasigw-lypmvy rlaldanmF.ba+rb.s.mmooYaa.
Arne MaryLn.imgvbym lirw.CPlmCmmwle.TNiE.bdn9llegPo.,9s,Ararm,ATaeDt vtlainaawitl
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BiWo art'on Plan
for the City of Miami October 2008
Bicycle Action Plan Existing Committee Structure:
for the City of Miami
Establishment
The City s embacing the cumeM ecorromic,emironmemal,and social cordabm creatinga demarM for
pantled in/rastmcture tosupport Increasetl frse d ahernativefoma d trarbportatian in Miami.The City
d Miami welcomes this chwpe act b committed to wmidirg the IdrulruMUre antl facilities deeded.t h�
d CM1Y ttaff,local hi�lo-oriemetl�xl•�d••CO11"Iff•• )by Mryor Manm•Diax.A workilfggrouP REG.A,I V.RTfVt:r.P.ADVISORY rOMMLTTgr PFPARI.ISRF.D.
alep:t0lmp .hi n orgad:atbm,ane conternea citl:ens,me aAC nas ieenmiea Ita<eaaary
ryc rp rondhbM in the Ci[y d Miami.The nett stepwas to evaluate the[ity'z acting Mn'I WI x eneplbhN a Bkyek,w.von•Commince(ti•�aRn.fM_ru,,,
and opportunhies and devebD the Bicycle ARlon plan. Lotmmitteel oflhe l'iry ad tountY"f gaa(rmman.tyu paviaor)
Through thrs and future documents,the CM1y will cominue to promote and integrate the accommodatbn p°°m°f`°°`°°"d a°d'°f°'"wd nsukvu,»iB pnride ne bni side mn�a net
dv cycibtsthroughon9% eelNapment da bicycle network antl idrastrlscture.Furthermore,the CM1y apnUm eM Iazepaenve Iw ennP^.mdon plains hYrecu.e plmniog nnc�
II dwelop a strategyto acquire designation as a BltycleFrierbty CommunkY hythe League d American m ucm�g rclimce m eabf"opBZC act,b twq pe uldmme mlmmnm We trredy
Bicyclibts by 3013. inns crieis we prcmmdY fee.
The Birycle Action pkn tlkcusses the apamlon d sde bicycle rouses,facilhies,antl education programs
forthe safe and[omenien[a[commoda[bndbeginna,Intermediate,antl advancee cyclists.The Anion (b) TIs AJviaury ComfNtkc elmll widwWll
Plan romauu four goaB which includes the OevNOpmInt d an eRenive hicyNe rwtwork and support Rswd ufgv •°"'�neni6e19°PFO1pId bJ
facilM1ies,improvemem dthe safer d pmiwix Fxh mbnMufdw BOad ofgupervimrs shell mimrete"rc.
daframework antl implementation plan/orthe rooutin� ommodationdbi lclhin the• b mkt Pms"n(w sppuin'°aru'"'ryr gdvuuJ Cwmuis,u,n.1'Ae AdvewyaislWl
Mkmys prolems and Pr pavlda kbftnmYaw Oe BUwd of gupervivuy vn YS drrershy v
ograms,act the development and ImplemeMa[ion d a PMCess to colkn,review, Cummiuee wish rcyW w dm yy;,Nudeif,,geMer,Ginbilip.ax1 mxusl miausmn"r
and improve biryck initutives d'rsclrssed in[h's plan.These gwB will enhance recreation,commuter, ivi6•'''
tourism,and other bigck uses and eecrease automobile dependence within[he rlat fhe years.During im
Ihs same live.year timdrame a&cyck Master Plan will he developed for approval.In addhibn,the Bicycle V`I In eddirion m d1 i 1 vmin
Anion Plan will pmmne partnerships whh a vanmy d bcal,statewide and national bicycleor, _ e"v"uh°s'as foawifp t'ay dgwemm will mcb
organixatiom,as wellas ether progrems such as Safe Routes to School,the League dAmerian Bicyclists' �m 'mina reprmmamne aanrnd Aesfmrs LOmmflkx msmnganPW"
BiYCFrkndly fommuneies and B,YeFdendty Blbiness. �p01b" ''i6e�PBfOntl"INMm lYals,tlg Municipal Nriwy,dg patg
Ciry Plmw"g•d db Ifue®ofLngmmxing ofUt Drperurcnl W Pnrtirag eM Tnffii.
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Existing Committee Structure:Organization Existing Committee Structure: Powers&
and Terms of Office
Duties
SEC.S.IJI.ORG, IZATION.AND TERMS OF OFFICE.
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arc.mum oftM aupprvim.wM mmiumd the memlcr,wi,ieMverit amain dmeiion SF.C,5.In.POWERS AND DUTIES
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Recommendation In Conclusion
• We would recommend a composed of The First Steps towards Complete Streets:
Planning Commission Committee members
and/or City Council members,also including Widen existing bike lanes to 8'feet
staff from Traffic and Planning —A simple and inexpensive approach.
Depts.as well as community members such as • Create a Bicycle Action Committee(BAC)to
ourselves at Bike Bakersfield.The important review all proposed road work to ensure
thing is that the BAC meets monthly to review cycling and pedestrian interests are taken into
all roadwork within the city. account.
www.BikeBakersfield ors
Fr hank you for your time. MMEER
BIKERAKERSFIELD
BICYCLING FOR EVERYDAY TRANSPORTATION
1708 Chester Ave.Bakersfield,CA 93301
(661)321-9247
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