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Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan
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Meeting Date: March 16, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Eric Bruins/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5616
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Bicycle & Pedestrian (03/13/17);
Department Approval: Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (03/13/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) appoint two members to serve on the interview committee to assist in consultant selection for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On February 28th, the City posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to provide bicycle and pedestrian planning services for the creation of a Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan. The Action Plan will build on the foundation of the 2010 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) with a greater focus on traffic safety, project development, and implementation.
As described in the RFP, the City seeks to:
1) Update its Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted in 2010, to meet current ATP standards;
2) Create a Vision Zero policy and action plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in Culver City, with an emphasis on safety for people walking and biking; and
3) Develop up to three "grant-ready" project concepts for corridors identified as high priorities through the planning process.
The full RFP and potential scope of work are available on the City's website at: http://www.culvercity.org/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/1076/341
The BPAC will play a critical role in developing the Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan by serving as the primary committee overseeing the process. As such, staff requests the BPAC's input from the beginning of this process by participating in the sel...
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