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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2293 1974-02-25 .Il '1 I I . . RESOLUTION NO. t1;J. 93- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A BICYCLE ROUTE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach recogM,zes the need to provide for its bicycling residents a safe system of bicycle routes connecting the various portions of the ci ty; and WHEREAS, the bicycle route element to the General Plan would provide routes that when implemented would afford its residents not only citywide bicycle trails but connections with routes in Orange County, los Angeles County and long Beach; and WHEREAS, the bicycle routes shown in the element would benefit all Seal Beach residents; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the Bicycle Route Element by Resolution No. 809; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby adopt the 8icycle Route Element to the General Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. ABSENT: Councilmen PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Counci a meeting thereof held on the ~t:f. day of' the following vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen of the City of Seal Beach at . , 1974, by ATTEST: < .. Resolution NUmber' , , ~o~rv(G!bg rti@f!!)J([ff ff!LffffM1fI!#J!l ~g #J!b ~!l!fJ re [}{} @flfM[f!2 iA ~ !fJglflJ!lJ I 0;-- ~ I , Prepared b!l: Planning Department Department of Public Works The Recreation Department . Resolution Number BICYCLE ROUTES SECTION I Introduction A. Bicycles in the Urban Environment I B. Definitions SECTION II , Bike Route Proposals SECTION III Design Standards SECTION IV Implementation SECTION V Future Bike Routes I . I I Resolution Nuffiber B. Deff nf tions Bike - The definition of the word "Bike" is the same as for the word bicycli!iis defined in the California Vehicle Code. Paragraph 21200. "A bicycle is a device upon which any person may ride. propelled by human power through a belt. chain or gears, and having either two or three wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement." Bike Route - A route for bicycle travel along bike paths and other facilities which will accommodate bicycles and their riders. The bike route may be a bike path. bike trail, bikewalk. or a bike lane. , Bike Path or Bike Trail - A specifically designated area for bike travel separated from the roadway. One Way Bike Lane - A lane within the roadway designated for the one-way use of bicycles. Two Way Bike Lane - A lane within the roadway designated for the': two-way use of bicycles. 8ikewalk - A sidewalk designated for bicycles as well as pedestrian travel with pedestrians having the right-of-way. Separation - An intervening space or a physical barrier between the blKe path and the roadway so that the bike path is not contiguous to the outer edge of the paved highway shoulder. The tenn "Bikeway" should not be used. One of the above defined tenns should be used instead. II. Bike Route Proposals Presently three and one-half (3~) miles of bike routes have been ,improved along Seal Beach Boulevard. The recommended plan includes approximately 16 miles of bike routes and is indicated in Figure I which incorporates the following: The bike route system is coordinated 'tIith those planned by surrounding cities and counties. ' - 2 - . I I Resolution Number The bike routes are located to follow the simplest and flatest terrain possible. Although active cyclists riding geared bicycles may be able to travel grades of eight per cent or more, the general public can not be expected to do likewise. A six per cent grade is considered the maximum for general cycling. The proposed routes are intended to link the beach, parks, schools, arid shopping areas to all residential areas and to other city and county bike routes. III. Design Standards In developing the construction details for Phase I the Public Works Department adopted the following design standards: Fully Improved Street - A 5 foot to 8 foot bicycle lane wherever possible on each side of the street as indicated in Figure II. Cyclist safety may in some cases benefit by placing both bicycle travel lanes on one side of the street. Partially Improved Street - One or two way bike trails will be 5 foot to 10 feet wide respectively on each side of the street. These are usually temporary until the street is fully improved at which time bike lanes will be placed on the streets. Additionally, where feasible and desirable, sidewalks will be utilized as bikewalks. Parking - Parking will generally be prohibited in the marked bicycle lanes. Striping - Bike lanes will be striped utilitizing a six inch wide reflectorized white line. The words "Bne Only" and a directional arrow will be painted on the pavement at intersections. Signing - The standard International bicycle symbol has been selected for signing on-street bicycle trails. Bike route signs will be spaced at intervals on the bike trails and wherever the trail changes direction. Bike crossing signs are placed on every street approaching the bike route. The total signing requires about eight signs per half mile in both directions. Figure II illustrates the signing. . - 3 - .. Resolution'Number IV. Implementation In order to take advantage ,of the efforts expended"and benefits to be derived. the bike route element to the General Plan should be adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council and thereafter be put to maximum use. I The following outline should provide a sound approach to implementation of the plan. A. Codes and Ordinances Implementation of the "Bikewalk" concept will require adoption of an ordinance by the City Council permitting bicyclists to travel on sidewalks in areas so designated. B. Capital Improvement Procedure Implementation. however. will primarily fall within the scope of the normal City Council budgetary process involving staff evaluation and recommendation with the City Council setting the final improvement priorities and providing the necessary funding. An on-going process of bike route improvements should attempt to provide for the following: 1. Highest priority projects should be those routes with the greatest level of bike traffic. 2. Initial improvements should focus on areas with histories of accidents involving bicyclists. 3. Wherever possible bike route improvements should be incorporated into and coordinated with capital improvement projects involving street widening. undergrounding of drainage facilities, park and open space recreational development. and bridge improvement and reconstruction. 4. As bike routes are improved which are intercepted or continued with those of adjoining cities, every effort should be made to coordinate such improvements. 5. Annually the City Council and staff should evaluate the succe~s of prior years efforts in implementing the plan I - 4 - ., , I I Resolution Number , , and make adjustments in the investment in the system according to the perceived needs of the bicycling public. This may involve gathering public input by the Parks and Recreation Commission. C. First Year Priorities During the period following adoption of the element priorities for fmprovements are as follows: 1. Seal Beach Boulevard Route. Bradbury Road to Electric Avenue. 2. Pacific Coast Highway Route. 'San Gabriel Flood Control Channel Bridge (Seal Beach side) southeast to Anderson Street. NOTE: That portion of the trail system proposed to extend northwest on Electric Avenue from Seal Beach Boulevard to Marina Drive then westerly on Marina Drive to First Street then northeast on First Street to Pacific Coast Highway should be implemented in conjunction with the Pacific Electric right-of-way development. 3. San Gabriel Flood Control Route. Edison Park south to Pacific Coast Highway. During subsequent years, beginning with fiscal year 1974-75, priorities are to be set through the normal City Council budgetary process as described above (Section IV BJ. V. Future Bike Routes A number of funding sources for bicycle trails have become available during the past year. However, in almost all cases a plan of this type is prerequisite to securing those funds. Additionally, it is anticipated that more programs will come into being if present trends continue. The rate of completion of improvements depends on how many additional programs are created and the level of the city's success in obtaining funds under existing and new programs. - 5 - .. I I Resolut~on'~umber However, between now and the completion of the implementation phase of the plan, we should prepare ourselves to answer the following questions as best as possible. Where should the emphasis be placed for future routes? Do we upgrade these trails to higher safety standards or do we construct more trails to the same standards to serve more of the population? Or do we concentrate on off-street trail systems? It appears that the bicycling trend is developing to the point where there would be justification for bicycle routes on all arterial streets in the city. Bike routes could become a part of the permanent design standards for the arterial street system. In addition to routes on arterial streets, a continuing program of providing off-street bicycle trails will be pursued. 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