Appendix A. Bicycle Design Guidelines

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1 Appendix A This Appendix includes the fllwing guidelines: Appendix A. Bicycle Design Guidelines The design guidelines presented in this appendix are a cmbinatin f minimum standards utlined by the Califrnia Highway Design Manual s design guidelines, recmmended standards prescribed by the American Assciatin f State Highway and Transprtatin Officials (AASHTO) Guide fr the Develpment f Bicycle Facilities, and the CA MUTCD. The minimum standards fr bicycle facilities used in cmbinatin with the design recmmendatins fr issues specific t Calaveras Cunty s jurisdictins shuld prvide the fundatin fr a safe, functinal and inviting bicycle netwrk. Additinal design guidance and details can be fund in the fllwing dcuments: Califrnia Manual n Unifrm Traffic Cntrl Devices (2014): Caltrans Highway Design Manual (2014): Caltrans Design Infrmatin Bulletins: Caltrans Standard Plans.: tm Natinal Assciatin f City Transprtatin Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide (endrsed by Caltrans, April 2014): / This appendix is nt intended t replace existing state r natinal mandatry r advisry standards, nr the exercise f engineering judgment by licensed prfessinals. Caltrans Bikeway Classificatin Overview... A-2 Class I Bike Path Minimum Standards... A-2 Class I Bike Path Bllards... A-4 Class II Bike Lane Minimum Standards... A-5 Class II Bike Lane at Intersectin with Right Turn Only Lane... A-6 Class III Bike Rute Minimum Standards... A-7 Shared Lane Markings... A-8 On-Street Bikeway Regulatry & Warning Signage... A-8 Wayfinding Signage... A-9 Bicycle Detectin at Actuated Traffic Signals... A-10 Bicycle Parking... A-11 Bike Racks n Buses... A-12 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-1

2 Bicycle Design Guidelines Caltrans Bikeway Classificatin Overview Caltrans has defined three types f bikeways in Chapter 1000 f the Highway Design Manual: Class I, Class II, and Class III. Minimum standards fr each f these bikeway classificatins are shwn belw. Class I Bike Path Minimum Standards In rder t accmmdate bth bicyclists and pedestrians, Class I paths shuld be designed t the minimum Caltrans standards shwn belw. In lcatins with high use, r n curves with limited sight distance, a yellw centerline shuld be used t separate travel in ppsite directins. High use areas f the pathway shuld als prvide additinal width (up t 12 feet) as recmmended belw. Lighting shuld be prvided in lcatins where evening use is anticipated, r where paths crss belw structures. A-2 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

3 Appendix A Summary f Standards Eight feet (2.4 meters) is the minimum width fr Class I facilities. Eight feet (2.4 meters) may be used fr shrt neighbrhd cnnectr paths (generally less than ne mile in length) due t lw anticipated vlumes f use. Ten feet (3.0 meters) is the recmmended minimum width fr a typical twway bicycle path. Twelve feet (3.6 meters) is the preferred minimum width if mre than 300 users per peak hur are anticipated, and/r if there is heavy mixed bicycle and pedestrian use. A minimum 2-ft (0.6 meter) wide graded area must be prvided adjacent t the path t prvide clearance frm trees, ples, walls, guardrails, etc. A 2% crss slpe is ptimum. On facilities with expected heavy use, a yellw centerline stripe is recmmended t separate travel in ppsite directins. Paths shuld be cnstructed with adequate subgrade cmpactin t minimize cracking and sinking, and shuld be designed t accmmdate apprpriate ladings, including emergency vehicles. A 2% crss slpe shall be prvided t ensure prper drainage. Stpping sight distance shuld cnfrm t the Califrnia Highway Design Manual. Additinal Cnsideratins Multi-use path facilities that serve primarily a recreatin rather than a transprtatin functin, and will nt be funded with federal transprtatin dllars, may nt be required t be designed t Caltrans standards. Hwever, state and natinal guidelines have been created with user safety in mind, and shuld be fllwed. Wherever any multi-use pathway intersects with a street, radway, r railway, standard traffic cntrls shuld always be used. Class I bike path crssings f radways require preliminary design review. Generally, bike paths that crss radways with average daily trips (ADTs) ver 20,000 vehicles will require signalizatin r grade separatin. Cnsider using bicycle signal heads at lcatins where paths meet signalized intersectins. Landscaping shuld generally be lw-water-cnsuming native vegetatin and shuld have minimum debris. Lighting shuld be prvided where cmmuters will use the bike path during hurs f darkness. Illuminatin shuld be n less than 0.17-ft candle average maintained. Lighting shuld be spaced at a maximum f every 100 feet. Barriers at pathway entrances shuld be clearly marked with reflectrs and ADA accessible (minimum five feet clearance). Bike path cnstructin shuld take int accunt impacts f maintenance and emergency vehicles n shulders, as well as vertical and structural requirements. Paths shuld be cnstructed with adequate subgrade cmpactin t minimize cracking and sinking. The width f structures shuld be the same as the appraching pathway width, plus minimum tw-ft wide clear areas. Where feasible, prvide tw-ft wide unpaved shulders fr pedestrians/runners, r a separate treadway. Direct pedestrians t the right side f the pathway with signing and/r stenciling. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-3

4 Bicycle Design Guidelines Class I Bike Path Bllards Minimize the use f bllards t avid creating bstacles fr bicyclists. Bllards, particularly slid bllards, have caused serius injury t bicyclists. The Califrnia MUTCD explains, Such devices shuld be used nly where extreme prblems are encuntered (Sectin 9C.101). Instead, design the path entry and use signage t alert drivers that mtr vehicles are prhibited. Bllards are ether fixed r remvable and may be flexible r rigid. Flexible bllards and psts are designed t give way n impact and can be used instead f steel r slid psts. Bllards are typically installed using ne f tw methds: 1) The bllard is set int cncrete fting in the grund; and 2) the bllard is attached t the surface by mechanical means (mechanical anchring r chemical anchr). Where remvable bllards are used, the tp f the munt pint shuld be flush with the path s surface s as nt t create a hazard. Psts shall be permanently reflectrized fr nighttime visibility and painted a bright clr fr imprved daytime visibility. Striping an envelpe arund the pst is recmmended. When mre than ne pst is used, an dd number f psts at 1.5m (5-ft) spacing is desirable. Wider spacing can allw entry by adult tricycles, wheelchair users and bicycles with trailers. Flexible Bllards Remvable Bllards Surce: Lighthuse Bllards Surce: Andian Sales Barrier Pst Striping Surce: Reliance Fundry C. Ltd A-4 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

5 Class II Bike Lane Minimum Standards Chapter 1000 f the Caltrans Highway Design Manual prvides standards fr bicycle facilities planning and design. These standards utline minimum dimensins, prper pavement markings, signage and ther design treatments fr bicycle facilities. Summary f Standards Appendix A Bicycle lanes shall be ne-way facilities, running with the directin f traffic. Where n-street parking is allwed, bicycle lanes must be striped between the parking area and the travel lanes. Width f bicycle lane: Withut an existing gutter, bicycle lanes must be a minimum f fur feet wide. With an existing gutter, bicycle lanes must be a minimum f five feet wide measured frm the curb face (within the bike lane, a minimum width f three feet must be prvided utside the gutter). Where n-street parking stalls are marked and bicycle lanes are striped adjacent t n-street parking, bicycle lanes must be a minimum f five-feet wide. Where n-street parking is allwed but stalls are nt striped, bicycle lanes must be a minimum f 12-feet wide measured frm the curb face. Depending n the type and frequency f traffic, wider bicycle lanes may be recmmended. Bicycle lane striping standards: Bicycle lanes shall be cmprised f a six-inch slid white stripe n the utside f the lane, and a fur-inch slid white stripe n the inside f the lane. Class II Bikeway - Additinal Design Recmmendatins: Intersectin and interchange treatment Caltrans prvides recmmended intersectin treatments in Chapter 1000 including bike lane pckets and signal lp detectrs. The Cunty shuld develp a prtcl fr the applicatin f these recmmendatins, s that imprvements can be funded and made as part f regular imprvement prjects. Bike lane pckets (min. fur-feet wide) between right turn lanes and thrugh lanes shuld be prvided wherever available width allws, and right turn vlumes exceed 150 mtr vehicles/hur. Wrd and symbl pavement stencils shuld be used t identify bicycle lanes, as per Caltrans and MUTCD specificatins. Bicycle lanes cnstructed n radway shulders that share use with slw mving agricultural equipment shuld be cnstructed with three-inch asphalt cncrete ver six-inches f aggregate base rck. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-5

6 Bicycle Design Guidelines Class II Bike Lane at Intersectin with Right Turn Only Lane A bicyclist cntinuing straight thrugh an intersectin frm the right f a right turn lane wuld be incnsistent with nrmal traffic behavir and wuld vilate the expectatins f right-turning mtrists. Specific signage, pavement markings and striping are recmmended t imprve safety fr bicyclists and mtrists. The apprpriate treatment fr right-turn nly lanes is t place a bike lane pcket between the right-turn lane and the right-mst thrugh lane r, where right-f-way is insufficient, t drp the bike lane entirely appraching the right-turn lane. The design (right) illustrates a bike lane pcket, with signage indicating that mtrists shuld yield t bicyclists thrugh the merge area. Drpping the bike lane is nt recmmended, and shuld nly be dne when a bike lane pcket cannt be accmmdated. Travel lane reductins may be required t achieve this design. Sme cmmunities use clred bicycle lanes thrugh the cnflict zne. Clred bike lanes used t designate a cnflict zne Bike lane next t a right turn nly lane Bike lane next t a right turn nly lane separated by a raised island A-6 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

7 Class III Bike Rute Minimum Standards Bike rutes, r Class III bicycle facilities (Caltrans designatin) are defined as facilities shared with mtr vehicles. They are typically used n rads with lw speeds and traffic vlumes, hwever can be used n higher vlume rads with wide utside lanes r with shulders. Bike rutes can be established alng thrugh rutes nt served by shared use paths (Class I) r bike lanes (Class II), r t cnnect discntinuus segments f bikeway. A mtr vehicle driver will usually have t crss ver int the adjacent travel lane t pass a bicyclist, unless a wide utside lane r shulder is prvided. Bicycle rutes can emply a large variety f treatments frm simple signage t cmplex treatments including varius types f traffic calming and/r pavement stenciling. The level f treatment t be prvided fr a specific lcatin r crridr depends n several factrs. Summary f Standards Appendix A Class III bikeways prvide rutes thrugh areas nt served by Class I r II facilities r prvide cnnectins between discntinuus segments f Class I r II bikeways. Class III facilities can be shared with either mtrists n radways r pedestrians n a sidewalk (nt advisable). Bicycle rutes n lcal streets shuld have vehicle traffic vlumes under 1,000 vehicles per day. Traffic calming may be apprpriate n streets that exceed this limit. Bicycle rutes may be placed n streets with utside lane width f less than 15 feet if the vehicle speeds and vlumes are lw. Bicycle rute signage standards: The D11-1 (CA) bicycle rute sign shall be placed alng the radways at decisin pints, where users can turn nt r ff the bikeway. Standard signage is shwn in Chapter 9 f the 2012 Califrnia MUTCD. Additinal Cnsideratins Bicycle rutes n radway shulders that share use with slw mving agricultural equipment shuld be cnstructed with three-inch asphalt cncrete ver six inches f aggregate base rck. D11 1 Sign Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-7

8 Bicycle Design Guidelines Shared Lane Markings The primary purpse f this shared use arrw is t prvide psitinal guidance t bicyclists n radways that are t narrw t be striped with bicycle lanes. Markings may be placed n the street t infrm mtrists abut the presence f cyclists and als t infrm cyclists hw t psitin themselves relative t parked cars and the travel lane. The 2012 Califrnia MUTCD has apprved the Shared Lane Marking fr use in Califrnia jurisdictins n streets with r withut n-street parallel parking. On-Street Bikeway Regulatry & Warning Signage Signage fr n-street bikeways includes standard BIKE LANE and BIKE ROUTE signage, as well as supplemental signage such as SHARE THE ROAD and warning signage fr cnstrained bike lane cnditins. The CA MUTCD prvides further guidance n bikeway signage. Ptential Applicatins Bicycle netwrk streets that are t narrw fr standard striped bicycle lanes. Bicycle netwrk streets that have mderate t high parking turnver. Areas that experience a high level f "wrng-way" riding. Guidelines Shared lane markings shuld be installed in cnjunctin with share the rad signs. Shared lane markings shuld be spaced apprximately 250 feet center t center, with the first arrw n each blck r radway segment placed n further than 100 feet frm the nearest intersectin. Ptential Applicatins Varius situatins, specific t each site. The Cunty shuld install SHARE THE ROAD signs alng all Class III Bike Rutes in additin t standard BIKE ROUTE signage. SHARE THE ROAD signs may be installed at ne-half mile intervals alng the designated rute. Guidelines Signage shuld be installed n existing signpsts if pssible, reducing visual clutter alng the path r radway. Bike rute and bike lane signs shuld be placed at decisin pints. Where there is significant distance between decisin pints, bike rute and bike lane signs shuld be repeated at regular intervals t cnfirm the rute. A-8 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

9 Appendix A Wayfinding Signage Wayfinding signage acts as a map n the street fr bicyclists and is an imprtant cmpnent f a bikeway netwrk. Caltrans D11-1 and D-1 signage shuld be used n all designated bikeways at decisin pints, where users can turn nt r ff the bikeway such as at an intersectin. Ptential Applicatins On all bikeways at decisin pints t infrm bicyclists f rute directin. Guidelines Wayfinding signage shuld be place at all intersectins n the bikeway netwrk, at minimum. Signage shuld be installed n existing signpsts if pssible, reducing visual clutter alng the path r radway. Where there is significant distance between decisin pints, wayfinding signage shuld be lcated at intervals f ne-mile. Each sign shuld have a maximum f three destinatins. Signage shuld be fcused n majr destinatins such as cities and cunties; transit statins; and cmmunity centers such as parks, schls and recreatin centers. Example Decisin Wayfinding Sign Example Cnfirmatin Wayfinding Sign Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-9

10 Bicycle Design Guidelines Bicycle Detectin at Actuated Traffic Signals Traffic Operatins Plicy Directive 09-06, issued August 27, 2009 by Caltrans mdified CA MUTCD 4D.105 t require bicyclists t be detected at all trafficactuated signals n public and private rads and driveways. If mre than 50 percent f the limit line detectrs need t be replaced at a signalized intersectin, then the entire intersectin shuld be upgraded s that every line has a limit line detectin zne. Bicycle detectin must be cnfirmed when a new detectin system has been installed r when the detectin system has been mdified. The Califrnia Plicy Directive des nt state which type f bicycle detectin technlgy shuld be used. Tw cmmn types f detectin are vide and in pavement lp detectrs. Push buttns may nt be used as a sle methd f bicycle detectin. Ptential Applicatins At actuated signalized intersectins. Guidelines Type A, C, r D lp detectrs shuld be used. Pavement markings shuld identify prper cyclist psitin abve the lp detectr. Lp detectrs shuld prvide adequate time fr cyclists t crss the intersectin, keeping in mind the slwer travel speed (10-15 mph) f bicyclists. Bicycles must be detected with 95% accuracy within the 6-ft by 6-ft Limit Line Detectin Zne. Where Limit Line Detectin Znes are prvided, minimum bicycle timing shuld be 14.7 feet per secnd, plus a 6-secnd start-up time. Surce: Traffic Operatins Plicy Directive A-10 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

11 Bicycle Parking Secure bicycle parking is an essential element f a functinal bicycle netwrk. Bicycle racks are a cmmn frm f shrt-term secure bicycle parking and can be installed in varius lcatins, including sites adjacent t retail such as parking lts, as well as in the public right f way in the furnishings zne f the sidewalk. Racks are apprpriate fr lcatins where there is demand fr shrt-term bicycle strage. Bicycle lckers prvide secure and sheltered bicycle parking and are recmmended in lcatins where lng-term bicycle strage is needed, such as transit statins. Ptential Applicatins Bicycle parking shuld be installed thrughut Calaveras Cunty, with pririty given t significant destinatins such as parks, schls, shpping centers, transit hubs and jb centers. U-Rack Pst and Lp Hrseshe Lightning Blt Or Varsity Rack Recmmended types f bicycle parking Guidelines Bicycle parking shuld be a design that is intuitive and easy t use. Bicycle parking shuld be securely anchred t a surface r structure. Appendix A Bicycle parking spaces shuld be at least six feet lng and tw-and-a-half feet wide. Overhead clearance shuld be at least seven feet. The rack element (part f the rack that supprts the bicycle) shuld keep the bicycle upright by supprting the frame in tw places. The rack shuld allw ne r bth wheels t be secured. A standard U-Rack is a simple and functinal design that takes up minimal space n the sidewalk and is easily understd by users. Avid use f multiplecapacity wave style racks. Users cmmnly misunderstand hw t crrectly park at wave racks, placing their bikes parallel t the rack and limiting capacity t ne r tw bikes. Psitin racks s there is enugh rm between parked bicycles If it becmes t difficult fr a bicyclist t easily lck their bicycle, they may park it elsewhere. Racks shuld be situated n 36-inch minimum centers. A five-ft aisle fr bicycle maneuvering shuld be prvided and maintained beside r between each rw f bicycle parking Empty racks shuld nt pse a tripping hazard fr visually impaired pedestrians. Psitin racks ut f the walkway s clear zne. Racks shuld be lcated clse t a main building entrance, in a lighted, highvisibility, cvered area prtected frm the elements. Lng-term parking shuld always be prtected. Additinal Cnsideratins All bicycle parking shuld be in a safe, secure area visible t passersby. Cmmuter lcatins shuld prvide secure indr parking, cvered bicycle crrals, r bicycle lckers. Shrt term bicycle parking facilities, such as bicycle racks, are best used t accmmdate visitrs, custmers, messengers and thers expected t depart within tw hurs. They are usually lcated at schls, cmmercial lcatins, and activity centers such as parks, libraries, retail lcatins, and civic centers. Bicycle parking n sidewalks in cmmercial areas shuld be prvided accrding t specific design criteria, reviewed by merchants and the public, and installed as demand warrants. The fllwing table prvides recmmended guidelines fr bicycle parking lcatins and quantities. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan A-11

12 Bicycle Design Guidelines Recmmended Guidelines fr Bicycle Parking Lcatin and Quantities Land Use r Lcatin Physical Lcatin Quantity Parks Adjacent t restrms, picnic areas, fields, and ther attractins 8 bicycle parking spaces per acre Bike Racks n Buses Califrnia Assembly Bill 652 amended Califrnia Vehicle Cde Sectin t allw bicycle racks n buses t extend up t 40 inches frm the frnt f a bus, allwing fr bike racks that can hld three bicycles. Schls Near ffice and main entrance with gd visibility 8 bicycle parking spaces per 40 students Public Facilities (libraries, cmmunity centers) Near main entrance with gd visibility 8 bicycle parking spaces per lcatin Cmmercial, retail and industrial develpments ver 10,000 square feet Near main entrance with gd visibility 1 bicycle parking space per 15 emplyees r 8 bicycles per 10,000 square feet Shpping Centers ver 10,000 square feet Near main entrance with gd visibility 8 bicycle parking spaces per 10,000 square feet Transit Statins Multi-Family Residential Near platfrm, security r ticket bth Near main entrance with gd visibility 1 bicycle parking space r lcker per 30 autmbile parking spaces 1 shrt-term bicycle parking space per 10 residential units AND 1 lng-term bicycle parking space per 2 residential units Image frm AC Transit.rg Three bike capacity rack n frnt f an AC Transit bus. A-12 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

13 This Appendix includes the fllwing guidelines: Appendix B Appendix B. Pedestrian Design Guidelines The fllwing pedestrian design guidelines prvide design requirements fr cmpliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as design recmmendatins intended t create inviting, walkable envirnments fr pedestrians. The design guidelines presented in this appendix are a cmbinatin f minimum standards utlined by the Califrnia Highway Design Manual s design guidelines and the CA MUTCD. The minimum standards fr pedestrian facilities used in cmbinatin with the design recmmendatins fr issues specific t Calaveras Cunty s jurisdictins shuld prvide the fundatin fr a safe, functinal and inviting pedestrian netwrk. Additinal design guidance and details can be fund in the fllwing dcuments: Califrnia Manual n Unifrm Traffic Cntrl Devices (2014): Caltrans Highway Design Manual (2014): Caltrans Design Infrmatin Bulletins: Caltrans Standard Plans.: tm This appendix is nt intended t replace existing state r natinal mandatry r advisry standards, nr the exercise f engineering judgment by licensed prfessinals. B.1. Sidewalk Widths... B-2 B.2. Sidewalk Grade and Crss Slpe... B-3 B.3. Sidewalk Materials... B-4 B.4. Sidewalk Furnishings... B-5 B.5. Curb Ramps... B-6 B.6. Curb Extensins... B-7 B.7. Crsswalks... B-8 B.8. Crsswalks at Mid-Blck and Uncntrlled Crssing Placement... B-9 B.9. Pedestrian Refuge Islands... B-10 B.10. Guidelines fr Signage... B-11 B.11. Guidelines fr Signalized Pedestrian Crssings... B-12 B.12. Crssing Beacns... B-13 B.13. Pedestrian Friendly Signal Timing... B-14 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-1

14 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.1. Sidewalk Widths Pedestrian znes lcated in areas with cmmercial r retail activity prvide excellent pprtunities t develp an inviting pedestrian envirnment. The frntage zne in retail and cmmercial areas may feature seating fr cafés and restaurants, r extensins f ther retail establishments, like flrists shps. The furnishings zne may feature seating, as well as newspaper racks, water funtains, utility bxes, lamppsts, street trees and ther landscaping. The medium t high-density pedestrian zne shuld prvide an interesting and inviting envirnment fr walking as well as windw shpping. Design Summary Walkway width recmmendatins in current transprtatin industry guidelines generally exceed the 36-inch minimum needed fr accessible travel under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Institute f Transprtatin Engineers (ITE), in its 1998 recmmended practice publicatin, Design and Safety f Pedestrian Facilities, recmmends planning sidewalks that are a minimum f 5 feet wide with a planting strip f 2 feet n lcal streets and in residential and cmmercial areas. Typical Residential Sidewalk Typical Cmmercial Area Sidewalk B-2 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

15 Appendix B B.2. Sidewalk Grade and Crss Slpe Sidewalk grade and crss slpe affect user cntrl, stability and endurance. Gentle grades are preferred t steep grades, Design Summary Grade The grade f a sidewalk affects the issues f cntrl, stability and endurance. Gentle grades are preferred t steep grades, allwing mre peple t g uphill, prviding mre cntrl n the dwnhill, and minimizing lss f fting. The maximum grade f a sidewalk shuld be n mre than 14 percent in any 2-ft sectin, while the running grade fr a sidewalk shuld nt exceed 5 percent. The fllwing terms apply t standards fr grades: Crss Slpe Grade is the slpe parallel t the directin f travel. Running grade is the average grade alng an entire cntinuus path. Maximum grade cvers a sectin f the sidewalk that is larger than the running grade. It is measured ver a tw-ft sectin. Rate f change is the change f the grade ver a distance f tw feet. Cunter slpe is the grade running ppsite t the running grade. Crss-slpe describes the angle f the sidewalk frm the building line t the street, perpendicular t the directin f travel. All sidewalks require sme crss-slpe fr drainage, but a crss-slpe that is t great will present prblems fr peple wh use wheelchairs, walking aids, r wh have difficulty walking but d nt use aids. The maximum crss-slpe shuld be n mre than 2 percent (1:50) fr cmpliance with ADA. If a greater slpe is anticipated because f unusual tpgraphic r existing cnditins, the designer shuld maintain the preferred slpe f 1:50 within the entire Thrugh Passage Zne, if pssible. This can be accmplished either by raising the curb s that the crss-slpe f the entire sidewalk can be 1:50, r by placing the mre steeply angled slpe within the Furnishings Zne and/r the Frntage Zne. If the abve measures are nt sufficient and additinal slpe is required t match grades, the crss slpe within the Thrugh Passage Zne may be as much as 1:25, prvided that a 3-ft wide prtin within the Thrugh Passage Zne remains at 1:50 crss slpe. Sidewalk crss slpe shuld nt exceed 2% t cmply with ADA accessibility standards. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-3

16 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.3. Sidewalk Materials Sidewalks shuld be firm and stable, and resistant t slipping. Sidewalks are nrmally cnstructed ut f Prtland cement cncrete. Althugh multi-use pathways may be cnstructed ut f asphalt, asphalt is nt suitable fr sidewalk cnstructin due t its shrter lifespan and higher maintenance csts. Cncrete is the mst cmmn surface fr sidewalks; hwever, sme sidewalks are designed using decrative materials, such as brick r cbblestne. Althugh these surfaces may imprve the aesthetic quality f the sidewalk, they may als present challenges t peple with mbility impairments. Fr example, tiles that are nt spaced tightly tgether can create grves that catch wheelchair casters. Design Summary Cncrete Cncrete Pavers Preferred material fr use n standard sidewalks. Maintenance life: 75 years plus (with n tree rt damage). Acceptable material fr use where aesthetic treatment is desired. May be best suited fr the Furnishings Zne as streetscape accent where pedestrian thrugh travel is nt expected. Nt recmmended fr use n sidewalk thrugh-zne. Maintenance life: 20 years plus. Cncrete Sidewalk Cncrete Pavers B-4 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

17 B.4. Sidewalk Furnishings The furnishings zne is the area between the curb zne and the thrugh passage zne, where pedestrians pass. The furnishings zne creates an imprtant buffer between pedestrians and vehicle travel lanes by prviding hrizntal separatin. Appendix B Design Summary Width A minimum width f 24 in (48 in if planting trees) is recmmended (FHWA). On sidewalks f ten feet r greater, the furnishings zne width shuld be a minimum f fur feet. A wider zne shuld be prvided in areas with large planters and/r seating areas. Transit Stp/Shelter Placement T discurage midblck crssings by pedestrians, bus stps at r near intersectins are generally preferred t midblck crssings. An 8 ft by 5 ft landing pad must be prvided. A cntinuus 8 ft pad r sidewalk the length f the bus stp, r at least frm the frnt t rear bus drs, is recmmended. At stps in areas withut curbs, an 8 ft shulder shuld be prvided as a landing pad. Bus shelters shuld be prvided where pssible t prvide visible, cmfrtable seating and waiting areas fr pedestrians. Bus shelters must have a clear flr area f 2.5 feet by 4 feet, entirely within the perimeter f the shelter, cnnected by a pedestrian access rute t the barding area (AASHTO). Street Trees and Plantings Wherever the sidewalk is wide enugh, the furnishings zne shuld include street trees. In rder t maintain line f sight t stp signs r ther traffic cntrl devices at intersectins, when planning fr new trees, care shuld be taken nt t plant street trees within 25 feet f crners f any intersectin. Street Furniture and Amenities Street furniture shuld be placed in the furnishings zne t maintain thrugh passage znes fr pedestrians and t prvide a buffer between the sidewalk and the street. Recmmended Design Design Example Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-5

18 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.5. Curb Ramps Curb ramps are necessary fr peple wh use wheelchairs t access sidewalks and crsswalks. ADA requires the installatin f curb ramps in new sidewalks, as well as retrfitting existing sidewalks. Curb ramps may be placed at each end f the crsswalk (perpendicular curb ramps), r between crsswalks (diagnal curb ramps). The ramp may be frmed by drawing the sidewalk dwn t meet the street level, r alternately building up a ramp t meet the sidewalk. Design Summary Orientatin and Alignment Perpendicular curb ramps shuld be used at large intersectins. Curb ramps shuld be aligned with crsswalks, unless they are installed in a retrfitting effrt and are lcated in an area with lw vehicular traffic. Width The minimum width f a curb ramp shuld be 36 inches, in accrdance with ADAAG Guidelines. Curb ramps shuld be designed t accmmdate the level f use anticipated at specific lcatins, with sufficient width fr the expected level f peak hur pedestrian vlumes and ther ptential users. Drainage Adequate drainage shuld be prvided t prevent flding f curb ramps. Detectable Warnings Tactile strips must be used t assist sight-impaired pedestrians in lcating the curb ramp. Certain exemptins apply (see ADAAG Sectin 4.29 and the ADA Access Bard Guidelines n Accessible Public Rights f Way). Detectable warnings shall cnsist f raised truncated dmes with a diameter f nminal 0.9 inches, a height f nminal 0.2 inches and a center-t-center spacing f nminal 2.35 inches and shall cntrast visually with adjining surfaces, either light-n-dark, r dark-n-light (ADAAG). Diagnal Curb Ramp Perpendicular Curb Ramp Parallel Curb Ramp B-6 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

19 B.6. Curb Extensins Curb extensins are a traffic calming device used t narrw radway widths and shrten pedestrian crssing distances. Curb extensins may be installed n ne side f a radway r n bth sides f the radway t create additinal traffic calming affects. Curb extensins installed at alternating frequencies n bth sides f a radway creates a chicane r S curve. Curb extensins installed n bth sides f a radway in the same lcatin creates a chker r extra narrw radway sectin. Curb extensin design shuld facilitate radway drainage. Such designs may include detaching the curb extensin frm the curb. Detaching curb extensins prvides the pprtunity fr cycle slips, which allw bicyclists t travel straight thrugh the curb extensin. Cnversely, the channel f the detached curb extensin may be cvered with a grate t bridge the curb extensin and sidewalk, allwing water t drain alng the gutter. Design Summary Emergency vehicle peratrs shuld be cnsulted t ensure curb extensins d nt negatively affect emergency respnse times. Mid-blck installatin with where pedestrians crss shuld cnsider raised crsswalks. Detaching curb extensins facilitates drainage and prvides the pprtunity fr cycle slips. Installed at alternating frequencies n bth sides f a radway prevents mtrists frm straight line racing, especially if curbs are extended int ne full travel lane. Installed in a series f three effectively slws mtrists. Appendix B Curb extensins can be used in a variety f lcatins t calm traffic speeds. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-7

20 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.7. Crsswalks Crsswalks shuld be used: At signalized intersectins, all crsswalks shuld be marked. At unsignalized intersectins, crsswalks shuld be marked when they: help rient pedestrians in finding their way acrss a cmplex intersectin, r help shw pedestrians the shrtest rute acrss traffic with the least expsure t vehicular traffic and traffic cnflicts, r help psitin pedestrians where they can best be seen by ncming traffic. At mid-blck lcatins, crsswalks are marked where: there is a demand fr crssing, and there are n nearby marked crsswalks. Advance yield lines shuld be cnsidered at crsswalks where additinal space between crsswalks and stpped mtrists is desired. Advance yield lines shuld nt place mtrists in a psitin where sight lines are bstructed. Design Summary Ladder r pian key crsswalk markings are recmmended fr high-vlume crsswalks including schl crssings, acrss arterial streets fr pedestrian-nly signals, at mid- blck crsswalks, and where the crsswalk crsses a street nt cntrlled by signals r stp signs. A pian key pavement marking cnsists f tw ft wide bars spaced 2 ft apart and shuld be lcated such that the wheels f vehicles pass between the white stripes. A ladder pavement marking cnsists f tw ft wide bars spaced 2 feet apart and lcated between ne ft wide parallel stripes that are 10 ft apart. Transverse lines cnsist f ne ft wide bars spaces nt less than 6 ft apart. Advance yield lines, if used, shuld be installed at least fur feet in advance f crsswalks. In Califrnia, schl zne crssings can be painted yellw in clr. Latitudinal striping shuld be used in uncntrlled crsswalks. Advance yield lines shuld be installed at least fur feet in advance f a crsswalk. B-8 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

21 B.8. Crsswalks at Mid-Blck and Uncntrlled Crssing Placement The table n the fllwing page is a summary fr implementing at-grade radway crssings. The number ne (1) indicates a ladder style crsswalk with apprpriate signage is warranted. (1/1+) indicates the crssing warrants enhanced treatments such as flashing beacns, r in-pavement flashers. (1+/3) indicates Pedestrian Light Cntrl Activated (Pelican), Puffin signal, r Hybrid Beacn (HAWK) shuld be cnsidered. Appendix B Yield Here t Pedestrian Sign Design Summary Placement Mid-blck crsswalks shuld be installed where there is a significant demand fr crssing and n nearby existing crsswalks. Yield Lines If yield lines are used fr vehicles, they shall be placed 20 t 50 feet in advance f the nearest crsswalk line t indicate the pint at which the yield is intended r required t be made and Yield Here t Pedestrians signs shall be placed adjacent t the yield line. Where traffic is nt heavy, stp r yield signs fr pedestrians and bicyclists may suffice. Warning Signs The Pedestrian Warning (R1-5) sign alerts the rad user t unexpected entries int the radway by bicyclists, and ther crssing activities that might cause cnflicts. Pavement Markings A ladder crsswalk shuld be used. Warning markings n the path and radway shuld be installed. Other Treatments See table n the fllwing page t determine if treatments such as raised median refuges r flashing beacns shuld be used. Surce: Califrnia MUTCD, Figure 3B-15 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-9

22 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.9. Pedestrian Refuge Islands Pedestrian refuge islands prvide additinal prtectin fr pedestrians crssing at intersectins. They can als prevent vehicles frm encraching int the refuge area when making left turns. Pedestrian refuge islands may nt be feasible t install due ptential t turning mvement restrictins. Design Summary Pedestrian refuge islands shuld be placed at wide multi-lane radways. Depending n the signal timing, median islands shuld be cnsidered when the crssing distance exceeds 60 feet, but can be used at intersectins with shrter crssing distances where a need has been recgnized. ADA Access Bard Guidelines n Accessible Public Rights f Way has a sectin n median islands. The fllwing guidelines are applicable: Medians and pedestrian refuge islands in crsswalks shall cntain a pedestrian access rute, including passing space cnnecting t each crsswalk. Medians and pedestrian refuge islands shall be 6.0 ft minimum in length in the directin f pedestrian travel. Ramped up and cut-thrugh refuge islands shuld be permitted. Factrs t cnsider include slpe, drainage and width f the island. Median curb ramps can add difficulty t crssing fr sme users. Medians and refuge islands shuld have detectable warnings, with detectable warnings at cut-thrugh islands separated by a 2-ft minimum length f walkway withut detectable warnings. Pedestrian Refuge Islands B-10 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

23 Appendix B B.10. Guidelines fr Signage Caltrans categrizes signs int warning and regulatry. Pedestrian warning signs shuld be flurescent yellw green t call the attentin frm mtrists. Pedestrian regulatry signs gvern pedestrian and mtrist mvements, such as Yield Here t Pedestrians. The signs t the right prvide examples f regulatry and warning signs. Design Summary Pedestrian warning signs shuld accmpany all nn-cntrlled crsswalks. Yield Here t Pedestrians signs shuld be installed at yield lines r teeth. In-street Yield t Pedestrian signs shuld be cnsidered at nn-cntrlled crsswalks where mtrists frequently vilate pedestrian right f way. In-Street Yield t Pedestrian Sign Pedestrian Crssing Warning Schl Area Signs Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-11

24 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.11. Guidelines fr Signalized Pedestrian Crssings Pedestrian pushbuttns shuld be used at any signalized intersectin withut a dedicated pedestrian phase. Push buttns allw pedestrians t actuate a walk phase. All new and mdified traffic signals shuld include accessible pushbuttns that are large and vibrate during a walk phase fr visually impaired pedestrians. Design Summary Signal Timing CA MUTCD requires a walk signal phase t accmmdate a 4.0 feet/secnd pace r slwer. CA MUTCD prvides the ptin f a walk signal phase t accmmdate a 2.8 feet/secnd pace. Push buttns shuld be lcated within five feet utside f the transverse crsswalk line extended. Push buttn lcatin shuld be adjacent t an all weather surface t facilitate accessibility. Push buttns shuld be installed within 10 feet f the curb unless impractical. Pedestrian Push Buttn Push buttn placement B-12 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

25 B.12. Crssing Beacns Beacns enhance uncntrlled crsswalks by using devices that call attentin t pedestrians. Beacns may be actuated by pedestrians wishing t crss at a crsswalk r may flash n a cntinuus basis t warn mtrists f ptential pedestrian activity ahead. The standard beacn uses a yellw rund light that flashes at regular intervals. Over time, mtrists have becme cmplacent with this type f beacn, resulting in a lwer yielding cmpliance. New beacn designs incrprate high-visibility elements t increase cmpliance. The 2012 Califrnia MUTCD apprved hybrid beacns fr use in Califrnia. Pedestrian hybrid beacns utilize yellw warning and red stp lights similar t a traffic signal. After pedestrian actuatin, the yellw light will flash and then turn slid t warn mtrists t slw fr a cued pedestrian. A red light fllws t stp mtrists the yellw and flashes red after the pedestrian crssing phase expires. Rectangular Rapid Flash beacns (RRFBs) utilize a LED light that flashes in a stutter pattern similar t that f an emergency vehicle. Design Summary Applicatin must be at least 100 feet frm an intersectin. Des nt need t meet signal warrant; hwever cnsideratin shuld be made based n an engineering study that cnsiders vehicle vlumes, widths, and gaps in cnjunctin with pedestrian vlumes, walking speeds, and delay. Crsswalk warning beacns shuld be actuated t maximize yield t pedestrian cmpliance. See the CA MUTCD Sectin 4F.01 fr mre infrmatin. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacn Appendix B Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan B-13

26 Pedestrian Design Guidelines B.13. Pedestrian Friendly Signal Timing Pedestrian speed determines the duratin f a pedestrian phase. CA MUTCD standard pedestrian speed fr calculating pedestrian phasing is feet per secnd. This speed des nt accmmdate slw mving pedestrians such as children, senirs and peple with disabilities. CA MUTCD prvides the ptin f using 2.8 feet per secnd as a pedestrian speed t accmmdate slw mving pedestrians. Cuntdwn pedestrian heads display the remaining time f a pedestrian phase, infrming crssing pedestrians. Cuntdwn heads are mst applicable at multi-lane arterial radways where pedestrians have a lng distance t crss. If a median is prvided, pedestrians may rest and wait fr the next pedestrian phase t crss the remaining radway. Design Summary A pedestrian speed f 2.8 feet per secnd shuld be cnsidered at lcatins used by slw mving pedestrians, i.e. children, senirs and peple with disabilities. Cuntdwn heads shuld be installed at multi-lane arterial radway intersectins. Cuntdwn heads shuld incrprate audible instructins. Pedestrian timing shuld be derived frm 2.8 feet per secnd pedestrian speed in areas with children, senirs and peple with disabilities. Cuntdwn Signal B-14 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

27 Appendix C This appendix is rganized in the fllwing sectins: Appendix C. Plan Review This Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan is built n and cnsistent with lcal and reginal gals, plicies and adpted plans. The fllwing is a review f planning and plicy dcuments relevant t this Plan. The review is rganized by City f Angels Camp (the nly incrprated city in the cunty), Cunty and Census Designated Places, reginal, and state dcuments and plicies. This review is strategic and fcuses n thse sectins and specific plicies mst relevant t this Plan. C.1. City f Angels Camp Plans and Plicies... C-2 C.1.1. The City f Angels Camp 2020 General Plan, C-2 C.1.2. Angels Creek Master Plan and Trail, City f Angels Camp C-8 C.2. Cunty and Census Designated Places Plans and Plicies... C-13 C.2.1. Calaveras Cunty General Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, C-13 C.2.2. Arnld Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras C-15 C.2.3. Avery-Hathaway Pines Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, C-15 C.2.4. Murphys Circulatin, Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Parking Study, CCOG C-16 C.2.5. Ranch Calaveras Special Plan, C-22 C.2.6. San Andreas Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, C-22 C.2.7. West Pint Bike Lane Study, Calaveras Cunty Department f Public Wrks, C-24 C.2.8. Cmmunity Plans Nt Adpted By Cunty... C-24 C.3. Reginal Plans and Plicies... C-33 C.3.1. Reginal Transprtatin Plan Update, CCOG, C-33 C.3.2. Calaveras Cunty Develpment Manual Part 2: Rad Templates, Calaveras Cunty Public Wrks Department, C-38 C.3.3. Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan, CCOG, C-38 C.3.4. Calaveras Cunty Pedestrian Master Plan, CCOG, C-43 C.4. State Plans and Plicies... C-50 C.4.1. Califrnia AB 32 Glbal Warming Slutins, C-50 C.4.2. Califrnia AB 1358 Cmplete Streets, C-50 C.4.3. Califrnia SB 375 Sustainable Cmmunities, C-50 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-1

28 Plan Review C.1. City f Angels Camp Plans and Plicies C.1.1. The City f Angels Camp 2020 General Plan, 2009 The City f Angels Camp General Plan seeks t encurage enhance and maintain public and private prperty, create jbs and a healthy, well-balanced cmmunity, prmte cultural interest and preserve heritage, and prvide public services and facilities t meet the needs f the cmmunity. This Plan includes seven mandatry elements; Land Use, Circulatin, Husing, Cnservatin, Open Space, Nise, and Safety. It als includes additinal Elements: Public Facilities and Services, Cultural Resurces, Air Quality, Ecnmic Develpment, and Parks and Recreatin. Each Element has a set f gals, plicies, and implementatin prgrams. Circulatin Element The Circulatin Element establishes gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams fr a balanced transprtatin system fr residents and visitrs while maintaining the rural character f the city. It includes the lcatin and extent f existing and prpsed transprtatin rutes and facilities. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan. Gal 3.A: Prvide an integrated rad system that is safe, maintains the rural character f Angels Camp and meets current and prjected cmmunity needs. Implementatin Prgram 3.A.m: Develp Circulatin Guidelines Gal 3.B-1: Pursue establishment f an integrated system f bicycle, pedestrian and lw-speed vehicles (i.e., lw-impact mdes f transprtatin) rutes. Gal 3.B-2: Encurage the use f bicycling and walking t discurage travel by single-ccupant mtr vehicles. Plicy 3.B.1: Encurage the use and develpment f safe alternative mdes f transprtatin that reduce dependence n traditinal vehicles and traditinal radways. Plicy 3.B.2: Pursue a wide variety f funding surces including private, lcal, state and federal surces t supprt cnstructin f rutes fr alternative mdes f transprtatin. Plicy 3.B.3: Require new develpment and re-develpment f existing sites t dedicate right-f-way r easements, cnstruct and/r therwise integrate facilities, r prtins f facilities, identified in the city s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan where such identified facilities adjin, crss r are therwise linked t the prpsed prject and cnsistent with the city s adpted imprvement standards. Plicy 3.B.4: Adpt and facilitate cnstructin f rutes serving lwimpact mdes f transprtatin thrughut the city that link tgether cmmercial, residential, schl, recreatinal, public and similar highuse land uses. Plicy 3.B.5: Emphasize cnnectivity between pedestrian, bicycle, transit and rad facilities. Implementatin Prgrams 3.B.a: Encurage Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin 3.B.b: Implement the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 3.B.c: Priritize Trails that Prmte Circulatin and the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 3.B.d: Adpt Cnstructin Standards fr Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Rutes 3.B.e: Expand the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan t Include Rutes alng Planned Radways 3.B.f: Update the City s Traffic Impact Mitigatin Fees 3.B.g: Crdinate New State Rute 4/49 Bridge Design with Plans fr an Angels Creek Master Plan and Trail 3.B.h: Require New Develpment t Cnstruct Facilities Integrating with the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan C-2 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

29 3.B.i: Require New Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Facilities Alng new Cllectr Rads 3.B.j: Cnsider the Use f Abandned r Vacated Easements as Lw-Impact Transprtatin Rutes 3.B.l: Evaluate the Use f Histric Ditches and Abandned Railrad Grades as Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Rutes 3.B.m: Implement the Recmmendatins f the City s Sidewalk Inventry 3.B.n: Increase the Visibility f Crsswalks Gal 3.C-1: Supprt the prvisin and encurage the use f public transprtatin t reduce impacts n the city s radways and t prvide alternative methds f transprtatin fr all incme levels. Plicy 3.C.1: Supprt travel demand management activities that reduce the use f autmbiles fr single-ccupant trips. Implementatin Prgrams: 3.C.e: Implement the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 3.C.i: Imprve Transit Stp Facilities (pull-uts, lighted shelters, benches, trash receptacles and landscaping). Gal 3.D: Prvide adequate parking t serve existing and future develpment and imprve traffic flw n narrw streets while maintaining the rural and histric character f the city. Plicy 3.D.4: Require new cnstructin r majr renvatin f cmmercial r multi-use family buildings t cnstruct ff-street parking r t cntribute t the cnstructin f new parking facilities. Implementatin Prgrams: 3.D.a: Update the City s Parking Standards (including bicycle parking, landscaping and lighting standards, pedestrianfriendly design) 3.D.c: Increase Use f Existing Parking Facilities. Appendix C Parking Lt #1: Imprve signs, landscaping, security and pedestrian access t this facility Parking Lt #5: Investigate the feasibility f cnstructing a ftbridge acrss the creek t Birds Way r ther pedestrian access imprvements. Gal 3.E: Fully integrate the city s circulatin system with the city s transprtatin, recreatinal, cmmunity design, histric, ecnmic, scenic, nise, air quality, cnservatin and pen space gals. Implementatin Prgrams: 3.E.b: Develp a Master Plan fr Cntext Sensitive Slutins- Caltrans Crdinatin (including plans fr bulbuts and pedestrian crssings, public facilities and amenities, design f transit stps, lighting, street lighting fr State Rutes 4 and 49) 3.E.c: Draft a Hillside Management Ordinance (includes bikeways and sidewalks) Cnservatin Element The Cnservatin and Open Space Element addresses the cnservatin, develpment and utilizatin f natural resurces, and lng-range preservatin and cnservatin f pen space land within the City f Angels Camp. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan: Gal 4.B: Prmte the efficient use f energy resurces. Plicy 4.B.1: Prmte the establishment and use f nn-mtrized transprtatin facilities. Implementatin Prgrams: 4.B.b: Encurage Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin 4.B.c: Implement the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-3

30 Plan Review Cultural Resurces Element 4.B.d: Require New Develpment t Cnstruct Facilities Integrating with the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan The Cultural Resurces Element addresses the preservatin, cnservatin and cntinued use f the city s histric resurces. By ding s, residents and visitrs will be prvided with a sense f histry and appreciatin fr the city and its histry. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan. Gal 8.B: Maintain the cultural heritage f Angels Camp thrugh the enlightened management, preservatin, use, enhancement restratin, rehabilitatin and study f its cultural resurces. Implementatin Prgrams: Air Quality Element 8.B.v: Reduce Traffic Impacts n the Histric Dwntwn (alternative traffic rutes, circulatin and traffic calming measures t encurage pedestrian traffic) 8.B.w: Develp City Gateways t be Attractive and Cmpatible with the Histric Character f Angels Camp (entrances alng State Rutes 4 and 49 t include signage, landscaping, lighting and ther features) The Air Quality Element includes gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams relevant t the imprvement f air quality in the city. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan. Plicy 9.A.3: Encurage and prmte the develpment f walkable cmmunities that incrprate the use f nn-mtrized methds f transprtatin, reduce traffic cngestin, and reduce vehicle trips. Implementatin Prgrams: 9.A.f: Encurage Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin 9.A.g: Implement the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Cmmunity Identity Element The Cmmunity Identity Element addresses the preservatin f the city s natural, scenic and cultural character. The city aims t establish itself as a Healthy Cmmunity by invlving all members f the cmmunities in the lng-term planning prcess. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this Element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan. Gal 11.C: Design new develpment t be cmpatible with the natural, scenic and cultural resurces and rural character f the City. Implementatin Prgrams: 11.C.c: Update the City s Parking Standards (including bicycle parking, landscaping and lighting standards, pedestrianfriendly design) 11.C.e: Develp a Master Plan fr Cntext Sensitive Slutins- Caltrans Crdinatin (including plans fr bulbuts and pedestrian crssings, public facilities and amenities, design f transit stps, lighting, street lighting fr State Rutes 4 and 49) 11.C.f: Cnsider Establishing Scenic Gateways/Scenic Crridrs (develpment standards including landscaping, traffic-calming ) Gal 9.A: Maintain and imprve air quality t ensure the health and safety f the city s residents and visitrs and t maintain the area s quality f life. C-4 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

31 Parks and Recreatin Element The Parks and Recreatin Element addresses current park and recreatin facilities and plans fr future facilities t accmmdate ppulatin grwth. The fllwing gals, plicies and implementatin prgrams in this element are relevant t the develpment f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Master Plan. Gal 12.A: Prvide an acceptable supply and equitable distributin f park and recreatin facilities, prviding multiple benefits t the city s residents and nnresidents while enhancing the city s recreatinal pprtunities, ecnmy, cmmunity design, visual quality, jbs/husing balance, cnservatin f natural and cultural resurces and circulatin. Implementatin Prgrams 12.A.b: Develp and Adpt a Park and Recreatin Master Plan, including: Trails alng Waterways; Angels Creek Trail (4.5 miles) Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin trail facilities at 3 acres per mile (9.0 miles_ Implement sidewalk gap plan (0.5 miles) 12.A.c: Establish a Trail System Integrated with Reginally- Planned Facilities Lcated Within r Near the City s Sphere f Influence 12.A.h: Implement the Recmmendatins f the City s Sidewalk Inventry Gal 12.B: Encurage the use f lw-impact mdes f transprtatin fr bth transprtatin and recreatin. Plicy 12.B.1: Pursue establishment f an integrated system f bicycle, pedestrian and lw-speed vehicle (lw-impact mdes f transprtatin) rutes. Implementatin Prgrams: Appendix C 12.B.a: Encurage Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin 12.B.b: Implement the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 12.B.c: Priritize Trails that Prmte Circulatin and the City s Lw Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 12.B.d: Adpt Cnstructin Standards fr Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Rutes 12.B.e: Expand the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan t Include Rutes Alng Planned Radways Gld Cliff Cnnectr (Gld Cliff t Greenhrn Creek Rad at McCauley Ranch Rad) Greenhrn Creek Rad t Tulumne Avenue Cnnectr (Sierra Avenue) Kurt Drive/Murphys Grade Rad Cnnectr Cnnectin frm Blair Mine Rad utlet (between lts 443/444) t Stcktn Rad nrthwest f Greenhrn Creek Subdivisin) Rad(s) t serve Multi-Family and Business Park Develpment within the area frmed by Murphys Grade Rad (t the west), State Rute 4 Nrth Angels Bypass (t the nrth) and the prpsed Purdy Rad Cnnectr (ptins may include, but are nt limited t a Purdy Rad extensin t Murphys Grade Rad, cnnectr frm Purdy Rad Cnnectr t Main Street acrss frm Mark Train Rad) Cnnectin frm Snra Street t Tryn Rad via the Greenstne Mine Rad Grade A pssible cnnectr between the prpsed Gld Cliff/Greenhrn Creek Suth Extensin A pssible cul-de-sac rad serving land nrthwest f Murphys Grade Rad, sutheast f the State Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-5

32 Plan Review Rute 4 Nrth Angels Bypass and suth f China Gulch t Nrth Main Street (subject t final land use decisins by Caltrans, landwners and Bret Harte High Schl fr the area) 12.B.g: Crdinate New State Rute 4/49 Bridge Design with Plans fr an Angels Creek Master Plan and Trail 12.B.h: Require New Develpment t Cnstruct Facilities Integrating with the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 12.B.i: Require New Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Facilities Alng New Cllectr Rads Table C-1: Angels Camp General Plan Pathway (Lw Impact-Mdes f Transprtatin) Facility Classificatins Gal 12.C: Optimize limited resurces by emphasizing multiple uses and multiple benefits f recreatin facilities. Implementatin Prgrams: 12.C.a: Develp Standards and Guidelines fr Trails alng Waterways 12.C.c: Priritize Trails that Prmte Circulatin and the City s Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan 12.C.e: Prmte Visitr Access t the Reginal Trail System The Appendix fr this element includes the Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan, shwn in Table C-2. Gal 12.D: Design recreatinal facilities t ptimize their use, minimize cnflicts with ther land uses, and be cmpatible with the surrunding landscape. Implementatin Prgrams: 12.D.e: Require New Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Facilities Alng New Cllectr Rads In this element, facility classificatins fr Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin are laid ut in Table C-1 frm the Parks and Recreatin Element s Appendix. C-6 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

33 Appendix C Table C-2: Angels Camp General Plan Lw-Impact Mdes f Transprtatin Plan This Appendix als prvides tables and descriptins f bicycle and pedestrian facilities in and arund the City f Angels Camp that are prpsed in the 2007 Reginal Transprtatin Plan, the 2007 Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan, and the 2007 Calaveras Cunty Pedestrian master Plan. These facilities can be fund in this dcument under their respective plans. The City als cmpleted a Class II bikeway n Stanislaus Avenue between State Rute 49 (Main Street) and San Jaquin Avenue in cnjunctin with the Safe Rutes t Schl Prgram. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-7

34 Plan Review C.1.2. Angels Creek Master Plan and Trail, City f Angels Camp 2012 This plan was identified in the General Plan, 2009, as an implementatin prgram. The Angels Creek Trail is a prpsed bicycle and pedestrian trail alng Angels Creek within the City f Angels Camp. The purpse f the plan is t define the trail alignment and access pints, identify creek crssings and trailheads, specify maintenance, prvide design guidelines and prpse interpretive features. The plan serves as a tl fr the cnstructin f the trail as well as btaining funding. The trail was divided int three reaches. These reaches are: Nrth Reach ( Figure C-1): Preferred Alignment N1: Vallecit Rad/Rlleri Bypass Rad intersectin t Bret Harte High Schl n Murphys Grade Rad; 1.4 miles. Alternate Alignment N2: Kurt Drive at Angels Creek t the Highway 4 Bypass bridge east f Murphys Grade Rad; 0.6 miles. Central Reach (Figure C-2): Preferred Alignment C1: Kurt Drive alng Highway 4 and Highway 49 intersectin t dwntwn; 0.6 miles. Alternate Alignment C2: Stays alng the west edge f Vallecit Rad, 0.1 miles. Suth Reach (Figure C-3, Figure C-4) Preferred Alignment S1: Dwntwn t the Bureau f Land Reclamatin trail system at New Melnes Reservir, 2.9 miles. Alternate Alignment S2: Entirely n City wned prperty. Alternate Alignment S3: Alternate cnnecting t Greenhrn Creek Rad. C-8 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

35 Appendix C Figure C-1: Angels Creek Trail Nrth Reach Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-9

36 Plan Review Figure C-2: Angels Creek Trail Central Reach C-10 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

37 Appendix C Figure C-3: Angels Camp Trail Suth Reach (1) Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-11

38 Plan Review Figure C-4: Angels Camp Trail Suth Reach (2) C-12 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

39 C.2. Cunty and Census Designated Places Plans and Plicies Calaveras Cunty includes a number f Census Designated Places (CDPs) including: Arnld Avery Cpperplis Drringtn Mkelumne Hill Murphys Ranch Calaveras San Andreas Vallecit Valley Springs West Pint This sectin reviews planning and plicy dcuments fr the Cunty and these CDPs. C.2.1. Calaveras Cunty General Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, 1996 The Calaveras Cunty General Plan identifies gals, visins, and plicies fr the physical develpment f the Cunty. The General Plan seeks t prvide a balanced Plan that effectively meets the needs f the public and is sensitive t envirnmental, ecnmic and scial cnditins. Land use plicies are intended t be mre restrictive in areas where valuable resurces exist. This Plan includes seven mandatry Elements; Land Use, Circulatin, Husing, Cnservatin, Open Space, Nise, and Safety. The Circulatin Element and Appendix C Cnservatin Element cntain gals, plicies, and implementatin measures relevant t the develpment f this Plan. Sectin 6.0 f the Circulatin Element incrprates gals, plicies and implementatins measures frm the Cunty s September 1980 Bike Plan, which specifically address bicycle travel as an integral part f the transprtatin system. The lcal Bike Plan includes state and lcal rutes as well as equestrian and student user needs. At the time f the General Plan develpment, prtins f the lcal system f bicycle and pedestrian pathways had been cnstructed. These are generally widened radway shulders, particularly alng a prtin f State Rute 49. The gal, plicies, and implementatin measures in this sectin f the Circulatin Element are: Gal III-20: Prvide safe areas fr bicycles, pedestrians and equestrians n existing and prpsed rads. Plicy III-20A: Design imprvements f transprtatin facilities with primary cnsideratin fr prviding fr the safety f schl children and lcal residents n existing and prpsed facilities. Implementatin Measure III-2A-1: Utilize all available federal, state and lcal funding fr cnstructin and maintenance f nn-mtrized transprtatin facilities. Implementatin Measure III-2A-2: Implement the pririty prjects in the 1980 Calaveras Cunty Bike Plan as funding allws. Figure C-5 identifies prpsed new rads and imprvements, bth including bicycle facilities. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-13

40 Plan Review Figure C-5: Calaveras Cunty General Plan Prpsed Imprvements C-14 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

41 The Open Space Element describes effrts t develp lcal and reginal trails t prvide bicycle and pedestrian access t pen space and recreatin. It incrprates the effrts t create the Mkelumne Cast t Crest Trail by securing a permanent, public trail access alng the Nrth Frk f the Mkelumne River and frm the San Francisc Bay t the Sierra Nevada Range just suth f Lake Tahe. Implementatin Measure V-7A-1 f the Open Space Element is t supprt the cnstructin f the Mkelumne Cast t Crest Trail. C.2.2. Arnld Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras 1998 The Arnld Cmmunity Plan is intended t guide fr land use decisins in Arnld fr 15 years. The primary fcuses are n the Land Use, Circulatin, and Safety Elements. The Plan als includes the fllwing Elements: Cnservatin, Open Space, Safety, Nise, Husing, and Ecnmic. The fllwing list includes the gals, plicies and implementatin measures relevant t bicycle and pedestrian travel. Circulatin Element Gal 8: Reduce the amunt f traffic n Highway 4. Plicy 8B: Prmte transprtatin ther than the individual autmbile. Gal 9: Prvide fr a safe intermix f vehicular and nn-vehicular traffic. Plicy 9A: Ensure an adequate rad system fr the mvement f vehicles and pedestrians within the cmmunity planning area. Implementatin Measure 9A-2: Prmte pedestrian and bicycle pathways within existing develped areas f Arnld: Henry Drive t Big Trees State Park Lakemnt Lake t Pine Drive, t Cedar Center, t White Pines Lake Alng Dunbar Rad Cnservatin Element Appendix C Maintain a pedestrian/bicycle pathway frm Pine Drive t Cedar Center Implementatin Measure 9A-3: Include prvisins fr pedestrian and bicycle pathways as part f the design f a prject. Implementatin Measure 9A-4: Encurage the develpment f an updated Bicycle Plan t include the Arnld Area. Gal 14: Preserve the air quality f Arnld. Plicy 14A: Prmte means t reduce emissins int the envirnment. Implementatin Measure 14A-2: Encurage the develpment f pedestrian/bicycle paths t encurage less autmtive use. C.2.3. Avery-Hathaway Pines Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, 1998 This Cmmunity Plan prvides a basis fr future land use decisins within the plan area. The gals and plicies in this Plan are issues that are nt addressed in the Cunty s General Plan r are special lcal issues. The General Plan s plicies are applied t this Cmmunity Plan. The fllwing list includes the gals, plicies and implementatin measures relevant t bicycle and pedestrian travel. Circulatin Element Gal 4: Prvide fr the efficient mvement f vehicles and pedestrians within r thrugh the plan area. Plicy 4A: Ensure an adequate rad system fr the mvement f vehicles and pedestrians within the cmmunity plan area. Gal 5: Imprve the existing rad system fr the mvement f vehicles and pedestrians within the cmmunity plan area. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-15

42 Plan Review Plicy 5D: Encurage the develpment f an alternative circulatin system invlving pedestrian/bicycle paths. Implementatin Measure 5D-1: Require that subdivisins invlving 5 r mre parcels incrprate pedestrian paths int the design f the develpment n at least ne side f the rad. The Circulatin Element als includes a list f recmmended circulatin and safety imprvements. A relevant prject in this list isthe installatin f a schl crssing light at the intersectin f Highway 4 and Sheep Ranch Rad with 25 mph speed limit t be perated during specified schl hurs similar t that fr Michelsn Schl. C.2.4. Murphys Circulatin, Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Parking Study, CCOG 2002 The circulatin study was cnducted t guide the imprvement f transprtatin facilities in the twn, primarily t: Address deficiencies in the radway netwrk, Imprve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and Develp a cmprehensive plan fr parking imprvements. Alng Angels Creek between Algiers Street and Main Street. (The presence f buildings n bth sides f the creek just suth f Main Street will make this a difficult prject, ptentially requiring that a prtin f the walkway be elevated) Frm Jnes Street near the Sctt Street intersectin past the Old Schl (and adjacent public parking) t a new 70-unit mtel being cnstructed alng SR 4 acrss frm Pennsylvania Gulch Rad Pedestrian and bicycle path frm the Kautz Winery t the twn center Alng the suthwest bundary f the Bret Harte Center with a cnnectin t Main Street near the Millaire Winery tasting rm Frm the Black Bart Playhuse Parking Lt t Main Street. This pathway wuld use the easternmst ft bridge, which crsses Angels Creek, behind the ld CDF building Figure C-6 displays the ptential pedestrian paths identified in the study. These walkways will be designated Primary Walking Rutes and will be separate frm vehicular traffic. The study dcuments existing cnditins f the Murphys transprtatin netwrk, and t prvide recmmendatins as t hw best serve the travel demands while maintaining a high quality f life fr residents and visitrs. A key issue nted in this plan is the need fr an expanded pedestrian and bicycle system within the village cre area and cnnecting t utlying visitr activities. This expansin culd prvide ecnmic benefit t the lcal ecnmy while addressing parking and traffic issues. The study describes ptential radway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are needed in Murphys. Ptential pedestrian walkways include: Alng the suth side f the Main Street buildings n the nrth side f Angels Creek between Algiers Street and Main Street C-16 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

43 Appendix C Figure C-6: Murphys Ptential Pedestrian Paths Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-17

44 Plan Review In additin t identifying ptential imprvements, the plan makes recmmendatinsfr traffic circulatin, pedestrians, bicycles and parking. Figure C-7 displays the prpsed elements f the bicycle and pedestrian plan fr the regin, Figure C-8 displays the prpsed elements f the bicycle and pedestrian plan fr the village area and Figure C-9 displays specific bicycle imprvements. These include: Class I Multipurpse Trail alng the Angels Creek Crridr between Murphys Par, Bret Harte Center and Williams Street Pedestrian crridr alng the west side f Algiers Street between Main Street and Black Bart Parking Sidewalk alng the nrth side f Main Street between Church Street (western end) and existing west end f sidewalk Sidewalk with muntable curb n the west side f Church Street between Main Street and Surrey Lane Sidewalk n the suth side f Main Street frm Jnes Street t Church Street In-pavement flashing light system fr pedestrian crssing f State Rute 4 Pedestrian/bicyclist refuge area n the sutheast crner f the Pennsylvania Gulch Rad/State Rute 4 intersectin Pedestrian path between the Drammer Prperty and Mtel n State Rute 4 suth f Main Street Bicycle/pedestrian crridr between Cyte Drive and Wdland Drive Class II bicycle facility netwrk alng reginal radways: Algiers Cnnectr between Murphys Grade Rad and Algiers Street Six Mile Rad frm Algiers Street t Kautz Irnstne Winery Six Mile Cnnectr between Six Mile Rad and State Rute 4 Pennsylvania Gulch Cnnectr between State Rute 4 and Skunk Ranch Rad Pennsylvania Gulch Rad between Skunk Ranch Rad and State Rute 4 Class I multipurpse trail between Murphys and Kautz Irnstne Winery Recreatinal Trail alng the nrth side f Angels Creek between Algiers Street and the western end f Main Street Minr bicycle/pedestrian imprvements: Restriping Murphys Grade Canyn Rad t prvide cnsistent travel lanes Widen Sheep Ranch Rad in narrw spts and n inside f sharp curves fr space fr bicyclists Pave existing gravel shulder in the westbund directin alng French Gulch Rad west f Murphys Grade Rad Cnsistent bicycle signage prgram thrughut the area C-18 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

45 Appendix C Figure C-7: Murphys Recmmended Reginal Bikeway Imprvements Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-19

46 Plan Review Figure C-8: Murphys Village Area Bike and Pedestrian Plan C-20 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

47 Appendix C Figure C-9: Murphys Recmmended Reginal Bikeway Imprvements Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-21

48 Plan Review C.2.5. Ranch Calaveras Special Plan, 1999 Special Plans are part f the General Plan, yet are published separately. Their purpse is t prvide specific plicies fr permitted land uses than are established in the General Plan. This Plan address issues f land uses within the Ranch Calaveras Subdivisin. Sectin 6 f the Plan discusses pedestrian/equestrian easements. In the subdivisin, pedestrian/equestrian easements alng certain prperties are intended fr the public, as recrded in the Cvenants, Cdes, and Restrictins. Althugh these were ffered fr dedicatin t the public, the Bard f Supervisrs did nt apprve them, therefre they are private prperty. This Plan acknwledges that this culd be a valuable starting pint fr a trail system. Gals, plicies and implementatin measures relevant t the creatin f the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan include: Gal 4: Encurage the preservatin and develpment f practical and which prvide reasnable access t and frm streets and rads. Plicy 4A: Identify and supprt thse easements which are physically practical and which prvide reasnable access t and frm streets and rads. Implementatin Measure 4A-2: Evaluate new develpment within r future expansin f the Ranch Calaveras Special Plan area fr ptential pedestrian/equestrian easements t enhance the existing system. C.2.6. San Andreas Cmmunity Plan, Cunty f Calaveras, 1988 The San Andreas Cmmunity Plan is intended t the future land use within the unincrprated cmmunity. The Plan is structured by assumptins, cmmunity issues, existing gvernmental and quasi-gvernmental agency respnsibilities, gals and plicies, land use designatins, and implementatin measures. The fllwing gals and plicies in the plan are relevant t bicycles and pedestrians in the area: 6.10 Transprtatin: T prvide and encurage a safe, cnvenient and ecnmic transprtatin system. Plicy f: Sidewalks, paths, and apprpriate crsswalks shall be lcated in prximity t all schls, parks and alng principal streets leading t thse facilities with ptential significant pedestrian traffic Trails: T encurage the use f alternatives t mtr driven vehicles fr transprtatin. Plicy: Develp a system f hiking and bicycle trails fr public usage. The plan recmmends that curbs, gutters and sidewalks t be required n all new develpments n the fllwing streets: St. Charles Street frm Pl Statin Rad t Muntain Ranch Rad Main Street frm San Andreas Creek t Market Street Curt Street n Muntain Ranch Rad frm St. Charles Street t Calaveritas Rad The plan recmmends that schls shuld have direct access t a cllectr r arterial street near a significant number f residents, s that large numbers f children can walk t schl. C-22 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

49 Appendix C Figure C-10: San Andreas Cmmunity Plan Trails Map Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-23

50 Plan Review C.2.7. Valley Springs Cmmunity Area General Plan, 1974 This lcal plan utlines a visin fr the grwth f Valley Springs in brad strkes. Light industry wuld be encuraged near the railrad, while the main rads were intended fr smaller-scale, well-maintained businesses t draw visitrs int the cmmunity. The plan als included a rest area at the intersectin f Highways 12 and 26, and suggested multi-family hmes be develped near the center f twn and single-family hmes be limited t the nrth and east. C.2.8. West Pint Bike Lane Study, Calaveras Cunty Department f Public Wrks, 2003 This lcal plan, which draws n the 2005 and 1998 bike plan updates, prpses t develp and cnstruct bicycle lanes in and arund the West Pint Cmmunity fcusing n State Highway 26, Main Street, Pine Street, Bald Muntain Rad and Wintn Rad as primary crridrs. Althugh the plan emphasizes schl access it als prvides rutes fr lcal residents intercmmunity travel and reginal bicycle travelers. The study prvides cst estimates fr Class II and Class III facilities cmpsing a lcal nn-mtrized netwrk. C.2.9. Cmmunity Plans Nt Adpted By Cunty The fllwing Plans were develped and cmpleted; hwever, they were nt adpted by Calaveras Cunty. Arnld Rural Livable Cmmunity-Based Mbility Plan, CCOG, 2008 The Arnld Rural Livable Cmmunity-Based Mbility Plan addresses traffic calming needs, increasing bicycle and pedestrian safety, parking, ecnmic develpment, land use refinement and access t cmmunity rganizatins, recreatin and facilities in Arnld. The plan seeks t accmmdate bth vehicular and nn-vehicular mdes f transprtatin t achieve a balanced transprtatin system. Gals: Gal 1, Livable Cmmunity: Cnstruct a street envirnment that strives t ensure pedestrian safety and create vibrant, walkable, neighbrhds with definable center, edges and cnnectins. Gal 2, Pedestrian/Bike Access: Develp an envirnment thrughut the Arnld Cmmunity-priritizing rutes t schl and cmmunity activity centers-that enables pedestrians/bicyclists t travel safely and freely. Gal 3, Streetscaping and Land Use: Prvide pedestrian amenities and prmte land uses that enhance public spaces and Arnld cmmercial districts. Gal 4, Imprve Current Transprtatin Gaps: Prepare a methdlgy fr creating a capital imprvement prgram that enables the Cunty t systematically retrfit deficient sidewalk and pedestrian crssing lcatins. Gal 5, Implementatin: Integrate pedestrian cnsideratins based n federal guidelines int prjects, plicies and the Cunty s planning prcess. Incrprate cnsideratin fr pedestrians int all Cunty plicies, standards, and prcedures in rder t enable the Cunty t gain the best pedestrian envirnments frm new land use develpments and transprtatin prjects. Gal 6, Transprtatin Chices: Prvide a variety f transprtatin chices that prmte accessible alternatives t the autmbile, including walking, bicycling and taking transit. Plicies and Objectives: Plicy: Cnnectivity Develp a chesive pedestrian netwrk f sidewalks and street crssings that make walking a realistic way t get arund. Prvide a cntinuus pedestrian netwrk that cnnects thrugh blcks and sites, and cnnects buildings t each ther, t the street, and t transit and schl bus stps. C-24 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

51 Appendix C Prvide crssings n State Rute 4 that are cnvenient and cmfrtable fr pedestrians. Prvide direct cnnectins r shrtcuts frm residential areas t neighbrhds, cmmercial destinatins, schls, public library, parks, gathering places, and trails, especially in new r infill develpment. Cnnect dead-end streets r cul-de-sacs t pedestrian trails r adjacent streets t encurage pedestrian cnnectivity with Pstman Trails. ( Pstman Trails are pedestrian easements dedicated n prperty lines.) Fllw the recmmendatins utlined in the Sectin 3 Livable Design Guidelines related t frequent, secure crssing pprtunities. Reduce, eliminate, r prvide access arund sidewalk bstructins, such as utility ples, that are barriers t pedestrian travel. Plicy: Travelway Character Create a street design sensitive t its cntext. Design sidewalks that are enjyable t walk alng and that acknwledge their multifunctinal purpses. Prvide landscaped sidewalk buffers and urban design features, especially alng State Rute 4, in rder t encurage walking and create a sense f place. Fllw the Livable Design Guidelines: add wide sidewalks, medians, and wide buffers where apprpriate. Cnsider flexibility in radway crss-sectins and classificatin in pedestrian znes and cmmercial districts. Imprve the street-level experience fr pedestrians, including additin f street trees t prvide shade and enhance streetscape appearance. This includes amenities such as tree wells, seating, waste cntainers, pedestrianscale wayfinding signage, and news racks in cmmercial crridrs. Encurage wider sidewalks in areas with high levels f pedestrian activity. The width f a sidewalk shuld be prprtinal t the demand fr pedestrian activity. High activity lcatins shuld have wider sidewalks t allw fr additinal amenities such as seating, windw shpping, and cnversing with passersby. Plicy: Cntext Character Strengthen the transprtatin land use cnnectin by mixing land use types, allwing apprpriate densities, and encuraging cmpact develpment where walking is the mde f chice. Cnfigure develpment n a site t have a strng relatinship t the pedestrian setting, prviding easy and frequent access and minimizing ptential autmbile cnflicts. Design buildings such that their architecture enhances and encurages pedestrian activities. Prvide pedestrian friendly autmbile parking layuts t prevent islating pedestrians frm their destinatins. Encurage walkable land use patterns, including Mixed Use Develpment, village rads, and village centers. Prvide clear, direct, and attractive internal pedestrian netwrks that cnnect buildings, neighbrhds, and cmmercial centers t the adjacent sidewalk. Avid blank walls wherever pssible and create multiple entry pints frm the sidewalk int new develpments Plicy: Pedestrian Safety Imprve pedestrian safety at intersectins and mid-blck lcatins by prviding safe, well-marked pedestrian crssings. Develp and implement speed management plicies that supprt safe driving speeds n all cmmunity radways and State Rute 4. Ensure use f and cnsistency with the Livable Design Guidelines in Sectin 3. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-25

52 Plan Review Prvide adequate pedestrian crssing times. Intersectin crssings that are cntrlled by a signal shuld ensure adequate pedestrian crssing time is prvided, particularly in areas where there may be children and senirs. Minimize pedestrian crssing distances by reducing lane widths. Explre pprtunities t reduce radway widths where apprpriate. Supprt pprtunities t prvide angled n-street parking. Angled n-street parking can enhance the pedestrian envirnment and imprve pedestrian safety by prviding a wider buffer between vehicle travel lanes and the sidewalk. Angled parking can be frnt-in r back-in, thugh back-in angled parking is generally mre favrable fr bicyclists and can prvide a traffic calming effect. Plicy: Livable Cmmunity Review Prcess Cnsideratin f the pedestrian envirnment invlves the review f resurce materials such as the Livable Design Guidelines in this plan, traffic calming guidelines, and streets standards. Mst streets shuld be targeted t have basic facilities. T meet the needs f pedestrians thrughut the Arnld Cmmunity, just prviding this base level will nt be enugh t meet the demand. A three-tiered apprach is recmmended, where mre intense imprvements are prpsed fr areas f increased demand. Beynd street imprvements, the need fr adjacent pedestrian facilities and adequate internal pedestrian circulatin shuld be evaluated. Table C-3 prvides a list f priritized prjects prpsed in the plan fr imprving livability and address deficiencies in the walking and bicycling envirnment. C-26 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

53 Appendix C Table C-3: Arnld Priritized Prjects List Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-27

54 Plan Review San Andreas Rural Mbility Plan, CCOG, 2009 The San Andreas Rural Mbility Plan prvides a visin fr a balanced transprtatin system alng the St. Charles Street (State Rute 49) crridr, the main thrughfare in San Andreas. This includes a cmprehensive system f bicycle lanes and paths, sidewalks and a lcal trlley system. The imprvements build upn and enhance the rural and histric character alng this crridr. The plan dcuments existing radway cnditins alng this crridr and prpses imprvement in seven character areas. Bicycle and pedestrian imprvements are presented n the fllwing pages. Russell Rad Character Area Sidewalks and pathways fr student mvement Rundabut at High Schl Rad and St. Charles Street Nrth Gateway Character Area Separated bicycle and pedestrian path starting at Pl Statin Rad, extending suth t the Russell Rad character area Figure C-12: Russell Rad Crss Sectins Figure C-11: Nrth Gateway Crss Sectins C-28 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

55 Appendix C Dwntwn Character Area and Histric Cre Sidewalks Crsswalks Traffic cntrl Street furniture Lighting Landscaping Trading Pst Character Area Bicycle lanes Traffic calming Sidewalk imprvements Figure C-13: Dwntwn and Histric Cre Crss Sectins Figure C-14: Trading Pst Area Crss Sectins Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-29

56 Plan Review Gvernment Center Character Area Bicycle lanes and paths High visibility crsswalks Bicycle parking Wayfinding Figure C-15: Gvernment Center Crss Sectin Suth Gateway Character Area Bicycle and pedestrian path Valley Springs Cmmunity Plan, 2010 The Valley Springs 2010 Cmmunity Plan is an update t the 1974 Cmmunity Plan. The Plan identifies limited bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure as a transprtatin issue in the cmmunity. One reasn fr this is the rural character f the area and residential subdivisins, which are served by large streets that are autmbile-riented. Sidewalks are nt present in the subdivisins and are limited in the histric street grid, and the area is lacking a bicycle and multi-use trail system cnnecting the residential areas t the Twn Center, the New Hgan Reservir, and each ther. The Circulatin Plan within the Cmmunity Plan prpses intersectin imprvements fr 20 lcatins, shwn in Table C-4 and Figure C-17. The Plan als includes a nn-mtrized transprtatin system shwn in Figure C-18. Prpsed Class I trails include: Alng Csgrve Creek within the Fld Hazard Area verlay t prvide nrth t suth cnnectins between the Twn Center, Gld Creek and the nrthern part f La Cntenta Segment f prpsed alternate rute between SR 26 and Hgan Dam Rad Trail system lping arund Valley Springs street grid and prpsed Twn Center Class II bike lanes are prpsed fr: SR 26 Within Twn Center Class III bike rutes are prpsed fr: Sequia Avenue Figure C-16: Suth Gateway Crss Sectin Pine Street Laurel Street Hgan Dam Rad C-30 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

57 Appendix C Table C-4: Valley Springs Cmmunity Plan Intersectin Imprvements Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-31

58 Plan Review Figure C-17: Valley Springs Prpsed Intersectin Imprvement Lcatins Figure C-18: Valley Springs Prpsed Nn-Mtrized Circulatin Plan C-32 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

59 C.3. Reginal Plans and Plicies C.3.1. Reginal Transprtatin Plan Update, CCOG, 2012 The Calaveras Cuncil f Gvernments (CCOG) is required t adpt and submit an updated Reginal Transprtatin Plan (RTP) t the Califrnia Transprtatin Cmmissin and Caltrans every five years. The 2012 RTP will guide transprtatin investments in the Cunty fr the next 25 years. Its purpse is t guide develpment f the Cunty s transprtatin system; the RTP lays ut plicies and actins intended t address all mdes, including radways, public transit, gds mvement, bicycle and pedestrian needs, aviatin and transprtatin system management. Gals, plicies and bjectives fr nnmtrized travel include: Gal 12: Prvide a cmprehensive system f facilities and amenities t prvide safe travel fr bicycles and pedestrians n existing and prpsed rads. Objective 12A: Implement prjects in the Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan and the Calaveras Cunty Pedestrian Master Plan as funding allws. Plicy 12.1: As much as feasible, prvide funding fr design f transprtatin facilities with primary cnsideratin given t the prvisin f safety fr schl children, and lcal residents n existing and prpsed facilities. Plicy 12.2: As much as feasible, prvide funding fr design f cmprehensive netwrk f Class I, II and III bicycle and pedestrian facilities that will encurage walking and biking fr residents and visitrs. Plicy 12.3: Require new rads cnstructed as part f a land divisin t include pedestrian and bicycle facilities in accrdance with the Cunty r City bicycle and pedestrian plans. Plicy 12.4: Prvide funding fr maintenance f existing and new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Appendix C Plicy 12.5: Cnsider, where apprpriate, the prvisin fr ther lw speed travel mdes bth within and between cmmunities, such as glf carts, neighbrhd electric vehicles (NEVs), equestrians, and crss-cuntry skiing. Objective 12B: Increase bicycle trips t wrk, schl and recreatinal facilities t reduce vehicle cngestin and imprve air quality. Plicy 12.6: Prvide cnnectins t the bicycle netwrk frm all existing and future transit facilities, transfer statins and terminals in Calaveras Cunty. Plicy 12.7: Prvide bicycle supprt facilities such as parkand-ride facilities, emplyment centers, schls, cmmercial centers, gvernment services, visitr centers, and ther pints f interest. The RTP prpses bicycle facilities, including signage, and pedestrian imprvements, shwn in Table C-5 t Table C-8. Table C-5: RTP Prpsed Class I and II Bicycle Facilities Funding Ttal Cst 1 Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin Surce ($1,000) Calaveras Cunty Class I Bike Paths Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Cpperplis Cpperplis SR 4 (1.2 miles) Multi-use Path (0.6 miles) Multi-use Path (0.3 miles) Multi-use Path (0.1 miles) Cpper Cve Drive (0.9 miles O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. (0.2 miles) Class I Sidepath alng SR 4 Blagen Rd. t Cuntry Club Dr. Class I Henry St. t Vallecit Day Schl Class I Green Meadw Ct. t Cedar Lane Class I Willw St. t Oak Circle Class I Black Creek Dr. t O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. Class I Cpper Cve Dr. t Spangler Lane Tier 2 $1,155 1 $677 1 $338 2 $113 2 $836 2 $225 1 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-33

60 Plan Review Funding Surce Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA SR2S SR2S Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin San Andreas San Andreas San Andreas San Andreas Murphys Murphys Valley Springs San Andreas SA Creek- Elm Sch Path (0.1) SA Creek- Elm Sch Path (0.3) SA Creek- Elm Sch Path (0.2) SA Creek- Elm Sch Path (0.4) Mainstree t Murphys Irnstne Pathway (1.5 miles) Access t Jenny Lind Phase II Calaveras High Schl Calaveras Cunty Class II Bike Lanes Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Angels Camp Angels Camp Angels Camp Main St. SR 49 (2.4 miles) Stanislaus Ave. (0.2 miles) Mainstreet Angels Class I Gld Hunter Rd. t East End existing path Class I Lewis Ave. t Ppe St. Class I Ppe St. t Gvt Center Rd. (Phase 1) Class I Ppe St. t Califrnia (Phase 2) Jnes St. t Big Trees Market Class I Main St. t Irnstne Vineyards Cnstruct bike/ped imprvements n majr access rute t Jenny Lind Elementary Ttal Cst 1 ($1,000) Tier 2 $113 2 $338 1 $225 1 $451 2 $15 1 $1,692 1 $1,000 1 Safe rutes $1,000 1 Subttal Class I Bike Paths (Tier 1) Subttal Class 1 Bike Paths (Tier 2) Ttal Class 1 Bike Paths Class II SR 4 t SR 4 Class II San Jaquin t Gld Cliff Dgtwn Rd. t SR 4 $6,327 $1,850 $8,177 $171 1 $140 1 $259 2 Valley SR 26 (.05 Class II SR 12 t $1,700 2 Funding Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin Springs miles) Hgan Dam Rd. Subttal Class II Bike Lanes (Tier 1) Subttal Class II Bike Lanes (Tier 2) Ttal Class II Bike Lanes Ttal Calaveras Cunty Nn- Mtrized City f Angels Pedestrian Imprvement Lcal Lcal Lcal City f Angels City f Angels City f Angels City f Angels Altaville Schl SR 49 SR 49 Tryn Park (Trail Head) Cnstruct 260 sq.ft. public restrm facilities and 5,000 sq. ft. f landscaping Rehabilitate ld rck walkway and upgrade existing walkway Add pedestrian amenities Cnstruct 260 sq.ft. public restrm facilities and 5,000 sq. ft. f landscaping Subttal Pedestrian Imprvements Tier 1 Subttal Pedestrian Imprvements Tier 2 Ttal City f Angels Nn- Mtrized Ttal Nn- Mtrized Csts Ttal Cst 1 ($1,000) $311 $1,959 $2,270 $10,447 $124 1 $511 1 $511 2 $124 1 $759 $511 $1,270 $11,717 Tier 2 C-34 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

61 Appendix C Funding Table C-6: RTP Prpsed Class III Bicycle Facilities Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin Calaveras Cunty Class III Bike Rutes Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA AC Murphys Angels Camp Cpperplis Cpperplis Valley Springs Angels Camp San Andreas San Andreas Jenny Lind Jenny Lind Valley Springs Lcal/ BTA A.C./Frgtwn Lcal/ BTA A.C. Murphys Vallecit Rd. (4.7 miles) SR 4 (5.7 miles) SR 4 (4.0 miles) SR 4 (0.9 miles) SR 12 (7.9 miles) SR 49 (1.0 miles) SR 49 (3.7 miles) SR 49 (7.3 miles) SR 26 (3.4 miles) SR 26 (0.6 miles) SR 26 (4.6 miles) Glry Hle Rd. (2.1 miles) Murphys Grade Rd.(6.3 Ttal Cst 1 ($1,000) Tier 2 Rlleri Bypass Rd. t Murphy's Grade Rd. $2,001 2 Pl Statin Rd. t City Limits $3,130 1 O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. t Salt Spring Valley Rd. $2,195 1 Salt Spring Valley Rd. t Pl Statin Rd. $474 1 Valley Springs t SR 49 $26 1 Class III Glry Hle Rd. t City Limits $234 1 Pl Statin Rd. t San Andreas $1,202 1 Pl Statin Rd. t SR 26 $2,358 2 Garner Pl. t Baldwin Rd. $517 1 Jenny Lind Rd. t Garner Pl. $101 1 Baldwin Rd. t SR 12 $704 1 SR 49 t Campgrund $324 1 City Limits t Mainstreet Murphys $3,450 2 Funding Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin miles) Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/BT A Angels Camp Cpperplis Cpperplis City f Angels Murphys/Dgt wn Murphys Grade Rd.(0.3 miles) Cpper Cve Dr.(1.6 miles) O'Brynes Ferry Rd. (3.9 miles) Dgtwn Rd. (5.3 miles) Dgtwn Rd. (5.3 miles) Ttal Cst 1 ($1,000) Tier 2 SR 49 t City Limits Angels Camp $90 1 Little Jhn Rd. t Black Creek Dr. $463 2 Cpper Cve Dr. t SR 4 $2,132 1 City Limits t San Dming Rd. $2,913 1 San Dming Rd. t Calaveritas Rd. $2,892 1 Subttal Tier 1 $16,924 Subttal Tier 2 $8,271 Ttal Class III Bike Rutes $25,205 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-35

62 Plan Review Funding Table C-7: RTP Prpsed Class III Signage Only Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin Calaveras Cunty Class III Bike Rutes Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Angels Camp Angels Camp Angels Camp Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Arnld Cpperpli s Rlleri Bypass Rd. (0.5 miles) SR 49 (4.1 miles) Whittle Rd. (0.5 miles) Avery Htel Rd. (0.1 miles) Cedar Lane (0.3 miles) Fir St. (0.2 miles) Lakemnt Dr. (1.1 miles) Sequia St./Stagg Drive (0.2 miles) Dunbar Rd. (0.6 miles) Pine Dr. (1.3 miles) SR 4 (5.6 miles) Dunbard Rd. ((0.1 miles) Henry St. (0.1 miles) Black Creek Dr. (0.2 miles) Ttal Cst 1 ($1,000) Tier 2 Vallecit t City Limits $3 1 New Melnes Reservir t Glry Hle Rd. $196 1 SR 49 t Cunty Line $22 1 SR 4 t Mran Rd. $0.3 1 Pine Drive t SR 4 $0.6 1 Willw St. t Dunbar Rd. $0.3 1 Lakewd Dr. t End $2.7 1 Willw St. t Manual Rd. $0.5 1 Hazel Fisher t Fir St. $1.3 1 Henry Street Cnnectr t Lakewd Dr. $3.8 1 Blagen Rd. t Drringtn $18 1 Henry Street Cnnectr t Linebaugh Rd. $0.1 1 Henry Street Cnnectr t SR 4 $0.1 1 Cpper Cve Dr. t High Schl $9 2 Funding Ttal Cst 1 Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin ($1,000) Tier 2 SR 4 t Cpperpli Little Jhn Rd. Cpper Crest Lcal/ BTA s (5.8 miles) Dr. $275 1 Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Lcal/ BTA Cpperpli s Cpperpli s Cpperpli s Cpperpli s Murphys Murphys Murphys Murphys Murphys Murphys Valley Springs O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. (4.1 miles) Rck Creek Rd. (6.0 miles) Salt Springs Valley Rd. ((5.8 miles) SR 4 (8.1 miles) Main St. (Murphys) (0.5 miles) Sctt St. (0.5 miles) Six Mile Rd. (2.0 miles) Skunk Ranch Rd. (0.4 miles) Algiers St. (0.5 miles) Pennsylvania Gulch Rd. (1.2 miles) SR 12 (7.9 miles) Tullch Reservir t Cpper Crest Dr. $13 1 SR 4 t Salt Spring Valley Rd. $19 1 Rck Creek Rd. t SR 4 $18 1 O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. t Stanislaus Cunty $26 1 Murphys Grade Rd. t SR 4 $1 1 Six Mile Rd. t Main Street (Murphys) $1 1 Algiers St. t Vallecit Bluffs Rd. $6 1 Pennsylvania Gulch t Vineyard Terrace $1 1 Main St. (Murphys) t Six Mile Rd. $1 1 SR 4 t Skunk Ranch Rd. $4 1 Valley Springs t SR 49 $26 1 C-36 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

63 Appendix C Funding Ttal Cst 1 Surce Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin ($1,000) Tier 2 West Pint t SR 26 (2.7 Nrth Cunty Lcal/ BTA West Pint miles) Line $9 1 Subttal Tier 1 $648 Subttal Tier 2 $9 Ttal Class III Bike Rutes with Signage Only $657 Table C-8: RTP Prpsed Pedestrian Imprvements Ttal Cst 1 Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin ($1,000) Tier 2 Avery Avery Htel Rd. SR 4 t Mran Rd. $14 1 Mran Rd. t Avenuery Middle Avery Sanders Lane Schl $12 1 Cpper Cve Drive Multi-Use Black Creek Dr. t Cpperplis Path O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. Spangler Lane t Cpperplis Sidewalk Csmic Ct. $9 1 Main Street Jnes St. t Big Murphys Murphys Trees Market 1 San andreas t San San Andreas SR 49 Sidewalk Jaquin Avenue $723 1 Bald Muntain West Street Pint West Street Rd./Pine St. Elementary Schl Pnt Sidewalk t Main St. $26 1 Henry St. t Arnld Vallecit Path Vallecit Day Schl Main St. t San City f Angels Stanislaus Ave. Jaquin Avenue 1 Murphys Big Trees Rd. Jnes St. t SR 4 $36 1 Cpperplis O'Byrnes Ferry Rd. Multi-Use Path Cpper Cve Dr. t Spangler Lane Ttal Cst 1 Cmmunity Lcatin Descriptin ($1,000) Tier 2 Gldstriker Rd. t Elementary Schl East St. End Exit San Andreas Multi-Use Path Sterling Path Elementary Schl Lewis Avenue t San Andreas Multi-Use Path Ppe St. Ppe St. t Elementary Schl gvernment Center San Andreas Multi-Use Path Rd. Elementary Schl Ppe St. t San Andreas Multi-Use Path Califrnia High Schl Street San Andreas High Schl Street t SR 49 $113 1 Gldstrike Rd. t San Andreas Lewis Avenue Ppe St. $338 1 Califrnia t San Andreas Lewis Avenue Gldstrike Rd. $451 1 SR 12 t Shpping Valley Springs SR 26 (bth sides) Center Subttal Tier 1 $1,722 Ttal Sidewalk Segments $1,722 Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-37

64 Plan Review C.3.2. Calaveras Cunty Develpment Manual Part 2: Rad Templates, Calaveras Cunty Public Wrks Department, 2005 This internal design dcument establishes cnsistent guidelines fr radway gemetry by prviding crss-sectins f cmmn radway cnfiguratins and right f way widths. The manual describes design guidance fr different radway classificatins, including tw, three and fur lane cmmunity and reginal rads, emergency access rads, hillside rads and partial width rads. Specificatins include facilities fr bicycles and pedestrians n selected radway types. C.3.3. Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan, CCOG, 2007 The Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) fcuses n develping a primary netwrk f bikeways, enhancements, prgrams, and specific plicies. This dcument is cuntywide, but it is als intended t guide effrts t imprve bicycling cnditins at the lcal level in varius cmmunities f Calaveras Cunty. This Plan was adpted by CCOG and the City f Angels Camp but was nt adpted by Calaveras Cunty. The Plan seeks t prvide alternatives mdes f transprtatin fr transprtatin and recreatin, address future traffic cngestin, imprve the health and safety f citizens, and imprve the Cunty s chances f securing funding fr bicycling imprvements. The Bicycle Master Plan includes gals, plicies and bjectives relevant t the develpment f this plan. Gal 1: Prvide safe and efficient bikeways in Calaveras Cunty. Objective: Cnstruct bikeways identified in the Calaveras Cunty Bikeway Master Plan and prvide fr the maintenance f bth existing and new facilities. Plicies: 1.1: Prepare and maintain a bicycle master plan that identifies existing and future needs, and prvides specific recmmendatins fr facilities and prgrams including adequate prvisins fr bicycle use and bikeways in all new develpments. 1.2: Create a bikeway system that is cst-effective t cnstruct and maintain; respects landwners, utilities, and special districts prperty rights; and minimizes the ptential fr cnflicts with ther types f vehicles and users. 1.3: Require all bikeways t cnfrm t design standards cntained in the latest versin f the Caltrans Highway Design Manual and CA MUTCD. 1.4: Crdinate with agencies such as Caltrans, Amadr Cunty, Alpine Cunty, San Jaquin Cunty, Stanislaus Cunty, and Tulumne Cunty regarding the implementatin f the prpsed system. Gal 2: Include bikeway facilities in all apprpriate future and develpment prjects t facilitate n-site circulatin fr bicycle travel, n-site bicycle parking, and cnnectins t the prpsed system. Objective: Maximize the number f daily trips made by bicycling in future develpment areas. Plicies: 2.1: Require future develpment t cnstruct bikeways included in the prpsed system as a cnditin f develpment. 2.2: Encurage future cmmercial develpment t prvide bicycle access t surrunding residential areas. 2.3: Require future cmmercial develpment t place bike racks near entrances fr emplyees and custmers. 2.4: Cnsider landwner cncerns when planning and acquiring ffstreet bikeway easements. 2.5: Meet the requirements f the Americans with Disabilities Act when cnstructing facilities cntained in the prpsed system, where applicable. C-38 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

65 Appendix C 2.6: Encurage future develpment t cnsider schls as imprtant destinatins fr bicyclists when designing circulatin systems within new develpments. Gal 3: Develp a bikeway system that enhances safety and cnvenience f bicycling t wrk and schl. Objective: Increase bicycle trips t wrk and schl t reduce vehicle cngestin and imprve air quality. Plicies: 3.1: Prvide cnnectins t the prpsed system frm all existing and future transit facilities, statins, and terminals in Calaveras Cunty. 3.2: Prvide supprt facilities such as bicycle racks, persnal lckers, and shwers at apprpriate lcatins such as park and ride facilities, emplyment centers, schls, and cmmercial centers. Gal 4: Educate and infrm all residents and visitrs f Calaveras Cunty abut hw t use bikeway facilities safely. Objective: Imprve bicycle cnditins in Calaveras cunty by reducing accidents and increasing the number f bikeway system users. Plicies: 4.1: Incrprate standard signing and traffic cntrls as established by Caltrans t ensure a high level f safety fr bicyclists and mtrists. 4.2: Use available accident data t mnitr bicycle-related accident levels annually, and target a 10 percent reductin n a per capita basis ver the next twenty (20) years. 4.3: Encurage lcal law enfrcement agencies and lcal schl districts t cperatively develp a cmprehensive bicycle educatin prgram that is taught t all schl children in Calaveras Cunty. Gal 5: Avid adverse envirnmental impacts assciated with the implementatin f the prpsed system. Plicies: 5.1: Cnduct envirnmental review cnsistent with the Califrnia Envirnmental Quality Act fr individual prjects as they advance t the implementatin stage f develpment. 5.2: Avid areas f sensitive habitats fr plants and wildlife when cnstructing facilities cntained in the prpsed system. 5.3: Slicit and cnsider cmmunity input in the design and lcatin f bikeway facilities. 5.4: Cnsider the effect n ther transprtatin facilities such as travel lane widths, turn lanes n-street parking and n-site circulatin when planning and designing n-street bikeways. Gal 6: Ensure the timely funding and cnstructin f the bicycle imprvements described in this plan. Objective: The Cunty shuld wrk t fund cnstructin f the bicycle imprvements in this plan and maximize the amunt f lcal, state, and federal funding fr bikeway facilities that can be received by agencies in Calaveras Cunty. Plicies: 6.1: Require that any Lcal Transprtatin Funds remaining after funding f lcal transit needs be spent t cnstruct imprvements described in this plan. 6.2: Maintain current infrmatin regarding reginal, state, and federal funding prgrams fr bikeway facilities alng with specific funding requirements and deadlines. 6.3: Partner with ther agencies t pursue funding fr bicycle prjects as stand-alne grant applicatins r as part f larger transprtatin imprvements. Objective: The Cunty shuld develp and cnstruct the imprvements in this plan in a timely fashin. Objective: Mitigate ptentially significant impacts t a level f less than significant. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-39

66 Plan Review Plicies: 6.5: Envirnmental dcumentatin, right f way acquisitin and plans, specificatins and detail cst estimates shuld be develped as sn as adequate funding is available. 6.6: Prjects shuld be cnstructed as sn as adequate funding is available t avid escalatin and cst verruns. Table C-10 t Table C-24 highlight these facilities as well as prpsed bicycle parking and candidate lcatins fr bicycle detectin. Table C-9: Calaveras Cunty Bicycle Master Plan Existing and Prpsed Bikeways Gal 7: Ensure the effectiveness and lngevity f the plan plicies, prjects and prgrams. Objective: The Cunty shuld require that the plicies, prgrams and prjects f the Bicycle Master Plan be integrated int all nging and future planning and design dcuments and guidelines. Plicies: 7.1: Update lcal radway design standards t include sufficient pavement sectins t accmmdate bikeway facilities. 7.2: Require inclusin f all bicycle imprvements frm this plan in upcming capital prjects, where apprpriate. 7.3: Require inclusin f Bicycle Plan plicies, prgrams and imprvements in all nging and future planning effrts, as applicable. The 2007 Plan recmmended 10 miles f Class I Pathways, 8 miles f Class II Bicycle Lanes, and 241 miles f Class III Bicycle Rutes. Other infrastructure recmmendatins included wayfinding and Share the Rad signage, bicycle detectin at signalized intersectins, and bicycle parking facilities. The Plan prvides figures f existing and prpsed facilities cuntywide and within sme cmmunities. Table C-9 presents the existing and prpsed cuntywide facilities. C-40 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

67 Appendix C Table C-10: San Andreas Existing and Prpsed Bicycle Facilities Table C-14: Angels Camp Prpsed Bicycle Parking Table C-11: San Andreas Prpsed Bicycle Parking Table C-15: Murphys Prpsed Bicycle Facilities Table C-12: Angels Camp Existing and Prpsed Bicycle Facilities Table C-13: Angels Camp Candidate Bicycle Detectin Lcatins Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-41

68 Plan Review Table C-16: Murphys Candidate Bicycle Detectin Lcatins Table C-19: Valley Springs Prpsed Bicycle Parking Table C-17: Murphys Prpsed Bicycle Parking Table C-20: Cpperplis Prpsed Bicycle Facilities Table C-18: Valley Springs Prpsed Bicycle Facilities Table C-21: Cpperplis Candidate Bicycle Detectin Lcatins Table C-22: Cpperplis Prpsed Bicycle Parking C-42 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

69 Appendix C C.3.4. Calaveras Cunty Pedestrian Master Plan, CCOG, 2007 Table C-23: West Pint Existing and Prpsed Bicycle Facilities The Calaveras Cunty Pedestrian Master Plan fcuses n prmting gd access t ppular destinatins cuntywide and ensures the develpment and applicatin f cnsistent design standards. This dcument is cuntywide, but it is als intended t guide effrts t imprve walking cnditins at the lcal level in varius cmmunities f Calaveras Cunty. This Plan was adpted by CCOG and the City f Angels Camp but was nt adpted by Calaveras Cunty. The Plan seeks t prvide alternatives mdes f transprtatin fr transprtatin and recreatin, address future traffic cngestin, imprve the health and safety f citizens, and imprve the Cunty s chances f securing funding fr the recmmended prjects. The Pedestrian Master Plan includes gals, plicies and bjectives relevant t the develpment f this plan. Table C-24: West Pint Bicycle Parking Lcatins Gal 1: Increase pprtunities fr walking in Calaveras Cunty. Objective 1.1: The Cunty shuld expand pedestrian travel pprtunities t increase walking fr transprtatin and recreatin. Plicies: The Plan als includes prgram recmmendatins fr educating the public abut bicycling safety, encuraging mre citizens t bicycle, and enfrce laws fr bicyclists and mtrists. One f the recmmendatins is t cntinue participatin in Safe Rutes t Schl prgrams, and the Plan als prvides details abut funding pprtunities fr SR2S prgrams Prvide r enhance pedestrian facilities whenever there is rad resurfacing, majr repair, new cnstructin, r verpass cnstructin, in particular thrugh partnership with Caltrans Apply fr lcal, state, and federal grants fr majr sidewalk and pathway prjects Cnstruct new sidewalks and assciated facilities accrding t Caltrans and AASHTO pedestrian design guidelines and the supplemental design guidelines prvided in this plan Incrprate Pedestrian Master Plan prjects int the Cunty s Capital Imprvements Prgram. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-43

70 Plan Review Partner with Caltrans t analyze, design and seek funding fr walkway and crssing imprvements. Objective 1.2: The Cunty shuld maintain the existing pedestrian netwrk. Plicies: Establish a systematic apprach t identifying walkway (sidewalk, pathway and radway shulder) repair needs using input frm the public Develp nging funding resurces fr walkway maintenance Develp a mechanism fr jurisdictinal respnsibility and accuntability fr maintaining walkways. Objective 1.3: Enhance pedestrian access t transit facilities, including reginal transit. Plicies: Develp bus transit stps accrding t the Pedestrian Design Guidelines Develp reginal transit stps. Gal 2: Establish pedestrian design guidelines that will direct the cnstructin f pedestrian envirnments that are attractive, functinal and accessible t all peple. Objective 2.1: The Cunty shuld design and cnstruct the highest quality f pedestrian facilities pssible that are accessible t all peple. Plicies: Design facilities t meet the needs f all users including, lder adults, children, and peple with disabilities Cnfrm t applicable ADA design standards and the needs f Calaveras Cunty residents Utilize the latest innvative and effective pedestrian designs included in the supplemental design guidelines f this Plan Develp apprpriate pedestrian design elements in multi-mdal prjects. Objective 2.2: As a lng-term gal, the Cunty shuld establish and maintain Pedestrian Design Guidelines that respnd t the unique characteristics f Calaveras Cunty s rural character. Plicies: Develp and adpt Pedestrian Design Guidelines that will assist in the cnstructin f a wider range f pedestrian enhancements Require all land develpers t use these Pedestrian Design Guidelines when develping pedestrian facilities prjects Develp design standards that are apprpriate t the pedestrian vlumes in the different areas f the Cunty Develp unique design standards fr existing histric dwntwn areas and undevelped rural areas cnsistent with the character and current plans and plicies fr thse areas. Gal 3: Increase the number f Calaveras Cunty residents wh walk fr cmmuting, utilitarian and recreatinal purpses. Objective 3.1: The Cunty shuld encurage peple t walk thrugh educatin and awareness effrts. Plicies: Implement the utreach, educatin and prmtin prgrams described in the Pedestrian Plan Develp signage system and targeted utreach prgram t educate mtrists regarding pedestrian right f way. Objective 3.2: The Cunty shuld cntinue t supprt Safe Rutes t Schls effrts that increase the number f students walking t schl. Plicies: Partner with lcal schls t supprt an active Safe Rutes t Schl Prgram in Calaveras Cunty. C-44 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

71 Appendix C Implement Safe Rutes t Schl Prjects and Prgrams by cntinuing t apply fr Safe Rutes t Schls Grant funding. Gal 4: Ensure the timely cnstructin f pedestrian envirnments as described in this plan. Objective 4.1: The Cunty shuld cntinue t wrk t fund cnstructin f the pedestrian imprvements in this plan. Plicies: Establish a Bard f Supervisrs plicy that requires that a prtin f Lcal Transprtatin Funds remaining after funding f lcal transit needs be spent t cnstruct imprvements described in this plan Partner with ther agencies such as Caltrans t pursue these funding pprtunities fr pedestrian prjects as stand-alne effrts r as part f larger transprtatin imprvements Require that all new develpment prjects cnstruct pedestrian imprvements described in this plan as part f mitigatin benefits t the surrunding cmmunity. Objective 4.2: The Cunty shuld adpt new zning rdinances that will prmte the implementatin f this plan. Plicies: Develp land use, site, building design, circulatin and parking guidance, requirements, and incentives fr zning rdinance changes Adpt Pedestrian Guidelines as a standard fr all new cnstructin as Cnditins f Apprval fr all new Develpment Permit apprvals. Plicies: Envirnmental dcumentatin, right f way acquisitin and plans, specificatins and detail cst estimates shuld be develped as sn as adequate funding is available Prject shuld be cnstructed as sn as adequate funding is available t avid escalatin and cst verruns. Gal 5: Ensure the effectiveness and lngevity f the plan plicies, prjects and prgrams. Objective 5.1: The Cunty shuld require that the plicies, prgrams and prjects f the Pedestrian Master Plan be integrated int all nging and future planning and design dcuments and guidelines. Plicies: Update lcal radway design standards t include sidewalks in all develped dwntwn areas r develping residential areas Require inclusin f all pedestrian imprvements frm this plan in upcming capital prjects, where apprpriate Require inclusin f Pedestrian Plan plicies, prgrams and imprvements in all nging and future planning effrts, as applicable. Imprvements in this Plan include specific sidewalks, pathways, and intersectin imprvements. Objective 4.3: The Cunty shuld develp and cnstruct the imprvements in this plan in a timely fashin as adequate funding is secured. Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-45

72 Plan Review Table C-25 t Table C-40 list the pedestrian imprvements fr specific areas. The Plan als recmmends prgrams t address current and future effrts t educate pedestrians and mtrists as well as encurage the usage f walking as a transprtatin alternative. A prgram recmmendatin fr the Cunty is t cntinue participating in the Safe Rutes t Schl prgram. Table C-25: Valley Springs Prpsed Walkway Segments Table C-26: Valley Springs Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-27: San Andreas Prpsed Walkway Segments C-46 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

73 Appendix C Table C-28: San Andreas Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-30: Cpperplis Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-29: Cpperplis Prpsed Walkway Segments Table C-31: Angels Camp Prpsed Walkway Segments Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-47

74 Plan Review Table C-32: Angels Camp Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-33: Murphys Prpsed Walkway Segments Table C-34: Murphys Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-35: Arnld Prpsed Walkway Segments C-48 Calaveras Cunty Cuncil f Gvernments

75 Appendix C Table C-36: Arnld Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-38: Avery Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Table C-39: West Pint Prpsed Walkway Segments Table C-37: Avery Prpsed Walkway Segments Table C-40: West Pint Prpsed Intersectin Imprvements Reginal Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Rutes t Schl Plan C-49