April 3, 2013 6:00 8:00 p.m. Union Mine High School Library 6530 Koki Lane, El Dorado Project Introduction The Diamond Springs and El Dorado Area Mobility and Livable Community Plan will explore improvements to the transportation system, including SR 49, which will enhance interregional and regional traffic safety and operations. The study will consider the El Dorado County General Plan, including land uses identified in the plan, and other relevant planning documents to ensure that potential improvements to the transportation system are consistent with those plans and are acceptable, safe, and in accordance with Caltrans and other applicable standards and are compatible with planned zoning and land uses in the project area. The Diamond Springs and El Dorado Area Mobility and Livable Community Plan will also consider how potential new improvements to the transportation system, including providing alternate routes and improved access to multi modal transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit, may effect jobs, project area demographics, population growth and distribution projections, as well as current and future traffic demand and transportation impacts. Workshop #1 Purpose The Plan s focus is to improve traffic circulation and increase mobility for the communities of Diamond Springs and El Dorado. The purpose of the workshop was to provide an overview of the project and facilitate participation of local residents in identifying community values, preferred options for street treatments, and confirming highly used routes for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Publicity & Noticing Community workshop notification flyers were sent via email to local jurisdictions, interested agencies, vicinity organizations, and interested individuals. Over seventy workshop notification flyers were emailed or faxed to business and property owners in Diamond Springs and El Dorado. The community workshop flyer was posted on the EDCTC website (www.edctc.org) and Facebook page. A public meeting notice was placed in the Mountain Democrat and published on March 29. Page 1 of 6
Press releases were sent via email to the following publications: KCRA NBC Channel 3 KOVR CBS Channel 13 KXTV ABC Channel 10 El Dorado Hills Telegraph The Mountain Democrat The Clipper Village Life Newspapers Sacramento Business Journal The Sacramento Bee Community Workshop Format Over thirty community members attended the workshop which was organized as an open house with a series of information stations. Attendees were encouraged to visit the stations where project team members were available to answer questions. Each station included an opportunity to provide input on different areas of the plan, in addition attendees were given a feedback form to provide their thoughts and ideas. At 6:30 p.m. County Supervisor Brian Veerkamp welcomed attendees and spoke about the importance of the Diamond Springs and El Dorado Area Mobility and Livable Community Plan. This was followed by a brief overview of the project by EDCTC staff and the project team. Information Stations included: Welcome Table o As attendees entered the workshop format was explained and they were provided with a feedback form. Station #1: Community Values o Large posters depicted community values identified by Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) members. Values depicted what the community would like to create, preserve, and avoid with the plan. Page 2 of 6
Attendees were asked to prioritize the values and add comments using post it notes. Station #2: Complete Streets Tools o Large posters depicted photo examples of complete street treatments. Attendees were asked to place green dots on treatments that they liked and thought appropriate for the community or red dots on treatments they did not like. Station #3: Transportation Network Automobile o Using markers and a large map of the project area, attendees were asked to identify highly used automobile routes, alternate routes, and barriers or challenges along the routes. Attendees were encouraged to add comments or questions to the maps via post it notes. Station #4: Transportation Network Bicycle o Using markers and a large map of the project area, attendees were asked to identify highly used bicycle routes, alternate routes, and barriers or challenges along the routes. Attendees were encouraged to add comments or questions to the maps via post it notes. Station #5: Transportation Network Walking o Using markers and a large map of the project area, attendees were asked to identify highly used pedestrian routes, alternate routes, and barriers or challenges along the routes. Attendees were encouraged to add comments or questions to the maps via post it notes. Page 3 of 6
Community Input: A summary of feedback received is included below. Also see the maps at the end of this summary for an overview of responses received. Station 1 Community Values 1. With the transportation plan, are there elements of the community you would like to: a. Preserve? o Natural wilderness, rural, historical sites, wetlands. o Historic character. o Rural and historic character of Diamond Springs, El Dorado and the Missouri Flat RR Depot District. o Preserve local wildlife corridors, e.g. Indian Creek Watershed. o Historic aspects; rural communities; safety; property values of adjacent private property. o Repair roads we have now, first. o Rails that are still there. o Hwy 49 safety changes only. It s historic. b. Create? o Keep small gold days type feel. Help business owners to remodel update with gold rush 49rs appeal for tourism. o Green Spaces. o Organized/ (Removed) parking. o Affordable housing in retail areas (3 story?). o Provide density for business. o Eyes on the street for CEPTED. o Zones where Miwok cultural sites are preserved, signed and protected. Small rural compatible businesses zone, including local artists, craftsmen, service people. c. Avoid o McDonalds, Starbucks, i.e. same as every other town. Keep identity. o Neon signage, gas stations, junky business, fast food. o Tacky; suburban look and feel; congestion. o High traffic (bike, auto and foot traffic) that would encroach on aesthetics and residential security. Many roads are too narrow to allow traffic/bikes and hikes. What are easements/impacts on residents? Parking problems on adjacent streets. o Leave the rails for tourists, especially children. o Bikes on country narrow roads stay on trails (since we spend many $s for them). o Hwy 49 safety changes only. It s historic. Page 4 of 6
Station 2 Complete Streets Tools 1. What other complete streets treatments or tools have you experienced that you would like to see used in the community? o Use the history of gold rush for signs, markers and monuments. o Attractive and concise signage and lighting. o Bike and pedestrian lanes/walkways. o Narrow traffic lanes, <11. 2. Are there specific tools you would like to see utilized more than others? Where? o Underground utilities. o Bike paths for commuting. o Leave off center line so vehicles slow to proceed safely. o Walkable communities for PUBLIC HEALTH! o Avoid speed bumps. o Avoid bicycle trails which rely on developer largesse to happen. Station 3 Transportation Network Automobile 1. What trips do you make daily in your car? o PV to MF Rd to Hwy 50 to Rancho Cordova. o To grocery, to library, to gym. o Hwy 49. o To work in Diamond Springs. 2. Are there challenges on your route? o At times. o Bikes and parking. o To get on Pleasant Valley Rd. at Oak Hill. 3. Are there future routes you would like to see? o A possible bypass south of Diamond Springs to 49 to allieve traffic downtown. o Maybe, but I would like to see our money spent on non auto alternatives. o Entire Hwy 49 route connecting corridors. o Diamond Springs bypass. Station 4 Transportation Network Bicycle 1. What trips do you make regularly on your bicycle? o None! o None. o El Dorado Community FDN (Bill Roby) is undertaking a major project for EDC citizens, not Folsom, not Sac, etc. To finalize the use of the raised corridor from SS to the Co. line and Page 5 of 6
to fund the development of that stretch into a Class I bike path. To what extent has the Transportation Commission become aware of this proposal? o EDCTC response: EDCTC has met with Bill Roby with the El Dorado Community Foundation and is aware the he is coordinating with community stakeholders to facilitate construction of a Class I Bike Path and Railroad Park in the SPTC in the project area and plans to make a presentation to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors regarding his proposal. 2. Are there challenges to your route? o Unsafe road (Pleasant Valley Rd.) o Note: Trail Shingle to Co. line through racing events state and nationwide, the US Handcycling Federation identifies individuals who qualify for the Paralymics. USHF is constantly looking for routes that lend themselves to these events. The SS Co. line railroad is an ideal time trial route. The Paralympic Committee s spouses may be interested in funding such a project. 3. Are there future routes you d like to see? o Pleasant Valley Road entire Hwy 49. Station 5 Transportation Network Walking 1. What trips do you make regularly by walking? o All over town. o Shopping in Placerville. Walking trail. o Dogs. o Around our property. 2. Are there challenges on your route? o I cannot walk on Pleasant Valley Rd. from my house. o Cars going too fast (30 mph speed limit). Too fast for conditions when I am walking the dogs (no sidewalk there). o No. 3. Are there future routes you would like to see? o Pleasant Valley Rd. with sidewalks in Diamond Springs and El Dorado. o Walkable communities for Public Health. See Maizlish. Page 6 of 6
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