South Bay Bicycle Master Plan American Planning Association National Conference Los Angeles, CA

South Bay Bicycle Master Plan 2012 American Planning Association National Conference Los Angeles, CA April 17, 2012

Overview I. Background II. The Importance of Partnerships III. Approach and Success Stories IV. Benefits of Regional Bicycle Plan V. Dedicated Staff VI. Implementation VII.Other Keys to Success

Typical Bike Plan

Bike Plan Components Policies Bikeway Network Programs

Existing Network

Proposed Network

Partners

Alta Planning + Design

Four Types of Cyclists Based on surveys conducted in Portland, OR

Safety in Numbers Ridership Casualties

Sevilla, Spain 3 years 75 miles of segregated lanes 6,000 to 60,000 daily trips Citywide Bike Share program

New York, NY 4 years 255 bike lane miles added 45% growth in commuter cycling 72% decrease in average risk of injury

Benefits of Regional Bicycle Plan Integrated and seamless bicycle network Improved interjurisdictional coordination Peer Pressure to experiment with innovative facilities

Innovative Facilities Bicycle Boulevards Extensive proposed network of bicycle boulevards Cycle Tracks Several proposed cycle tracks Bicycle Signing and Marking Regional wayfinding plan

Bike Boulevards Traffic Diverters Bicycle Signage Bicycle Signals Bulbouts and pedestrian crossings Pavement markings and wayfinding

Bike access diverter, Vancouver, Canada

Bike Boulevard Chicane, Berkeley, CA

Bicycle Boulevards can have very few traffic calming treatments

Traffic Diverters, Vancouver, Canada

Bicycle Boulevard Resource

Cycle Tracks

Cycle Tracks A bicycle exclusive facility that provides physical separation from motorized vehicle traffic within the right of way. Combines the user experience of a separated path with the on-street infrastructure of a bike lane.

Renderings

Cycle Tracks 15 th St NW Washington, DC Beyond DC - http://www.flickr.com/photos/beyonddc/5760683172/sizes/l/in/set- 72157622405652500/

Cycle Tracks Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY New York DOT - http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/prospectparkwest.shtml#documents

Cycle Track Resource

Signing and Marking

Colored Bicycle Facilities

Shared Lane Markings

Bike Route Wayfinding Signage

Staffing One full-time staff Positioned in partnering city Consultant management, community outreach, public affairs, grant management

Plan Implementation Field work and feasibility studies Project sheets Grant applications Photo renderings and simulations

Proposed Network: Conceptual Photo Renderings

190 th Street, Torrance

Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach Source: Healthways/Bluezones Vitality City and Walkable Movable Communities Institute

Gramercy Pl, Gardena

Prospect Ave, Hermosa Beach Source: Healthways/Bluezones Vitality City and Walkable Movable Communities Institute

El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo

Other Keys to Success Clearly Define the Goal Know Your Audience Craft the message Aggressive Timeline Show me the money!

The Message: Many Benefits of Bicycle Facilities Economic benefits Health benefits Air quality benefits Quality of life benefits

Funding Sources Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Community Transformation Grant State Bicycle Transportation Account Safe Routes to School Regional Metro Call for Projects Measure R, Proposition A/C Other Bikes Belong Public/private partnerships

Any Questions? Sam Corbett Alta Planning + Design 619-269-5982 samcorbett@altaplanning.com Marissa Christiansen City of Redondo Beach 310-372-1171 x 2224 Marissa.christiansen@redondo.org