HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Presentation - Bikeway and Walkability Committee Annual - 3/16/2021COSTA MESA BIKEWAY AND
WALKABILITY COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 16, 2021
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COMMITTEE FORMATION AND
CURRENT MEMBERS
Formed by the City Council on April 7, 2015
City Council Liaisons: Council Members Jeff Harlan, Loren Gameros and Arlis Reynolds
Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Brent Stoll
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Liaison: Dr. Kirk Bauermeister
James Erickson, Vice Chair
Bryan Estrada
Bridget Gleason
Richard Huffman II
John Lux, Alternate
Flo Martin
David Martinez Ibarra
Cynthia McDonald,Chair
Michael Moses Nolf
Ralph Taboada
Jimmy Vivar, Alternate
Emily Webb
Trace Yulie
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PURPOSE
Mission Statement
Focus on the review and update of the City's Active Transportation Plan
and improvements to be made to bikeways and pedestrian facilities in
the City; and
Evaluate the bikeability and walkability of our City in order to make
recommendations for improvement to the City Council.
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IS IMPORTANT
TO COSTA MESA
Physical and Mental Health: Extends and enhances our lives, makes us more
productive and our kids do better academically.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces allocation of space and cost of maintenance.
Business: Contributes to economy through jobs, income and tax revenue
nationwide and locally.
Real Estate: Increases property values and can be a catalyst for development.
Important to Community: Residents desire easy and safe active transportation.
Environment:Reduces noise, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while
reducing vehicle traffic. Bicycles are cleaner to manufacture than toxic
batteries.
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SUBCOMMITTEES
Public Outreach
Governmental Regulatory/Grants
Mobility Share
Safe Routes/Accessibility
Economic Growth
Presentation
Walk Audits
Open Streets
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ACTIVITY
Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP): Through a grant provided by
SCAG and City matching funds, KOA, the lead consultant
for this project, will complete the PMP by September. KOA
has defined its schedule and walk audits will begin soon.
Committee members will assist with the walk audits and be
heavily engaged in providing input into the plan and
recommendations. Public input and feedback survey
began in March. The final PMP will be incorporated into the
City’s General Plan.
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Since our last report in February 2020, the committee met four times. Our
activities include:
ACTIVITY
Class II and III Bike Facilities:Committee continues
to work with staff to install/enhance Class II and III
bike facilities. Some projects may require updated
designs such as green paint for demarcation of
conflict zones, sharrows, and/or striping
modifications. Committee anticipates staff will
implement our prioritization.
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ACTIVITY
Bike Racks: City Racks:We continue to work with
staff on the installation of bicycle racks in parks,
facilities and public rights-of-way.
Bike Racks: Commercial Bike Rack Program:The
framework for a commercial bike rack program
has been identified and potential program will
be brought to the City Council for consideration.
The Chamber of Commerce has shown interest
in this program.
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ACTIVITY
Mobility Share: A memorandum outlining the Committee’s recommendations
for elements of a pilot program was submitted to staff in May 2019. Since that
time, California Assembly Bill 1286 was enacted requiring providers of shared
mobility devices to enter into an agreement or obtain a permit from cities or
counties, and also provide insurance before distributing said devices.
HEAL Resolution:Committee drafted a resolution that is under review by
multiple departments at the City.
Annual Bike/Walk Events: Committee previously identified Bike to Work and
Open Streets events as projects for committee members to organize. Planning
for the Open Streets event has been postponed due to COVID.
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ACTIVITY
Education:Monthly committee meetings include staff presentations to
educate public and committee members about active transportation trends
and new regulations.
Active Transportation Improvement Projects: Committee reviews active
transportation improvement projects to provide input into the planning and
design of active transportation projects.
Easement and Right-of-Way Vacations:Committee reviews easement and
right-of-way vacations to identify bike and pedestrian potential impacts.
Walk to School Day, Bike to School Day, Bike Rodeo and Outreach at local
events:Postponed due to COVID.
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ACTIVITY
Virtual Safety Training−August 2020
Community Bicycle and Safety Training online
meeting to improve walking and cycling.
Hosted by California Walks California Walks and
Berkeley SafeTREC using a grant from California
Office of Transportation Safety.
3 routes were assessed.
Newport Blvd between 17th and 19th Streets
West 19th Street
Fairview Road near Orange Coast College
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ACTIVITY
Virtual Safety Training−August 2020
Recommendations to improve safety and facilities were provided in the
final report from the project team:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Enhancements along West 19th Street.
Bike Lane Demonstration.
Community Engagement Campaign.
Implementation of a Safe Routes to School Walking School Bus for hybrid
learning.
Shade Tree Assessment along the 19th Street Corridor.
Costa Mesa City Streets Bike Rack Program.
Administer a Senior Safety Zone Assessment.
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ACTIVITY
Reimagine 19th Street−September 2020
Demonstration project by Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets using a grant
from SCAG in cooperation with City that included:
Traffic Circles on Wallace/Center and Monrovia/19th Streets.
Bulb-outs on Wallace and 19th Street.
Surveys and community outreach before during, and after project:
Overall positive feedback on Wallace/Center and Wallace/19th Streets
projects.
Mostly negative feedback on Monrovia and 19th Street traffic circle, primarily
because motorists were confused or felt intersection was too small (but were
able to navigate it).
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FUTURE WORK
Continue to work with consultant on PMP and
participate in walk audits for the PMP.
Recommend implementation of projects from
Active Transportation Plan for FY 21/22
Budget.
Perform bikeability/walkability audits.
Continue recommendations of bike rack
installations and wayfinding signage.
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FUTURE WORK
Review active transportation projects.
Review Shared Mobility comments from City.
Review HEAL City resolution comments from City.
Continue planning of Open Streets event(s).
Committee to provide input to staff for
prioritization of implementing the ATP and PMP.
Committee to request City Council consideration
of future funding for pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure improvements as recommended
and identified in the ATP and upcoming PMP.
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ATP PROJECTS
The following projects are in progress or under
construction:
Merrimac Way: Multi-use trail from Harbor Blvd.
to western edge of OCC and buffered bike
lanes from western edge of OCC to Fairview
Road. An important East-West connection.
Project includes midblock pedestrian HAWK
signal. Project anticipated to be complete
near end of summer 2021.
Citywide Bicycle Racks: Installation of new
bike racks citywide.
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ATP PROJECTS
The following project is in progress:
Fairview Road (Adams to Baker) Improvements: Construction of new traffic
signal at Fairview and Village Way, striped bike lanes, new raised concrete
medians, enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, new ADA access ramps, and
sidewalk replacement. Project will improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility
and improve traffic flow and safety. Traffic signal procurement underway and
full construction is anticipated to being in April 2021.
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ATP PROJECTS
The following projects are in design phase:
Adams Avenue Multi-Purpose Trail: Multi-use
trail from Santa Ana River Trail to Royal Palm.
Improves multimodal traffic with raised center
median and Class I path with landscaped
buffer. Grant funding application for
construction has been submitted.
Adams Avenue Bicycle Facility Improvements:
Design of bike lanes from Fairview Road to
Harbor Boulevard.
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ATP PROJECTS
The following projects are in design phase:
Adams/Pinecreek Intersection Improvements:
Intersection Improvements to provide improved
bicycle and pedestrian access to OCC.
Class II and III Bicycle Projects: Implementation
of new Class II/Class III bicycle facilities
throughout the City. Design package for a
project to install sharrows and signage on 10
streets is complete and in the public bidding
phase for construction.
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ATP PROJECTS
Design Plans for the following project were completed in 2020:
Randolph Avenue/St. Clair Street Improvements: Design has been completed.
Construction of new signing, striping, and traffic calming improvements,
including roundabout at Randolph/St. Clair. In addition, Randolph Avenue
design includes speed cushions and mid-block raised crosswalk and pedestrian
warning system. Design is complete, but funding for construction is needed.
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ATP PROJECTS
The following projects have completed design in 2020:
West 17th Street: Roadway and bike lane
improvements. Final design plans, specifications,
and cost estimates complete. Future grant funding
opportunities to be identified for its construction.
West 19th Street Bicycle Improvements: New Class II
and III bike lanes, high visibility lane markings,
sharrows and pedestrian crossings along W. 19th St.
between Pomona and Marina View Park. Enhances
multimodal traffic and improve roadway safety.
Project design is complete. Project to be advertised
for construction in spring 2021.
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