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CC - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design to Create a Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $290,000.
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Meeting Date: June 12, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Eric Bruins/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5616
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/07/17);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (06/02/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Alta Planning + Design to create a Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan in an amount not to exceed $290,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council adopted the current Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan on November 8, 2010. Since that time, the City has implemented a number of important Master Plan projects and programs, such as a citywide safe routes to school education program, bike lanes on Washington Boulevard and Place, bike racks throughout Culver City, pedestrian safety improvements around Linwood Howe Elementary, and, coming soon, bike lanes on Duquesne Avenue and in the Fox Hills area.
While the 2010 Master Plan provided a foundation for these projects and programs, the majority of the proposed projects identified and implemented were low-hanging fruit that could be implemented without significant tradeoffs. Last fall, the City Council adopted a strategic goal of zero net ADT growth and directed staff to evaluate becoming a Vision Zero city. Meeting these new goals will require more ambitious projects to provide biking and walking infrastructure that is safe, convenient, and comfortable for Culver City residents and employees of all ages and...
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