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FY 2018/19 Public Works Work Plan & Budget Recommendations
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Meeting Date: March, 15, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Charles D. Herbertson/Public Works Department
Phone Number: 310-253-5630
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council ();
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consider the proposed Public Works Department Fiscal Year 2018/19 Work Plan and provide any comments or suggested changes, deletions, or additions.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Each spring, the City develops its proposed work plan for the following fiscal year, with input from the City Council, commissions and committees, the City Manager, and each department head. Once the work plan is developed, each department’s budget is then aligned with the goals and priorities identified in the work plan.
The following bicycle and pedestrian-related items have been proposed in the Public Works Department’s FY 2018/19 Work Plan:
• Capital Improvement Program 18/19: Implement the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Major projects in FY 18/19 with an estimated cost of $32 million. Major projects include: Construction of Culver Boulevard Realignment Project, completion of City-wide ATCS Implementation, design of La Ballona Elementary School/Washington Blvd./Elenda Street ATP, completion of final design of Higuera Bridge Replacement Project, design of Traffic Signal Left Turn Phasing (12 intersections), and design implementation of Network-wide Signal Synchronization and Arterial Performance Measurement System.
• Implementation of ATP Grant Safety Improvement Project: Grant funds for Safe Routes to School infrastructure improvements were awarded in the amount of $2.6 million through the Active Transportation Program (ATP). The scope of work includes upgrades to intersections, high visibility crosswalk, a new crosswalk on Washington Boulevard in front of the Mosque and separated bike lane on Elenda Street. Staff is currently working with consultant to evaluate an alternative design and develop a plan for continued community engagement. Staff will work with SCAG on the the GoHuman campaign to create a demonstration project in the 1st quarter of FY 18/19. An RPF will be released in 3rd quarter FY 18/19 for construction. Construction expected to begin in the 4th Quarter of FY 18/19.
• Bike Share Implementation: Implement Metro Bike Share System in cooperation with Metro. This addresses Council Strategic Goal 3,e,f,. Launch of Bike Share System by end of 3rd Quarter FY 18/19.
• Expo-Downtown Corridor: Working from the previously completed Expo to Downtown Bicycle Connector Feasibility Study and the TOD Visioning Study develop a conceptual plan that will accommodate both bicycle facilities and dedicated micro-transit lanes. . This addresses Council Strategic Goal 3e. Staff anticipates development of a conceptual plan by end of 1st quarter FY 18/19.
• Engage the City Council Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the City Council Traffic and Parking Subcommittee to obtain input throughout the process of updating the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Action Plan) focusing on identifying barriers and finding solutions. Ongoing in FY 18/19. Action Plan is expected to take 18 months to complete. This addresses Objective 1j.
• Seek Grant Funding for Active Transportation Project: Secure funding through the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle IV for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Status: ATP Cycle IV call for projects will be available around March 2018 with a due date of July 31, 2018. Staff anticipates submitting an application for ATP Cycle IV for the Expo-Downtown Corridor.
• Speed Reduction Evaluation and Study at School Sites: Ongoing in FY 18/19 to include additional study of school-adjacent roadway segments to determine if speed reduction from 25 to 15 is recommended. Study addendum with anticipated completion in 1st quarter of FY 18/19 and implementation at the end of 2nd quarter FY 18/19.
• SB 743 Compliance: Review Traffic Study Guidelines and develop a plan to be in compliance with SB743, transitioning CEQA traffic impact analysis from LOS to VMT. Determine required elements such as traffic model and estimate costs. Work to be coordinated with the City’s General Plan update effort. This addresses Council Strategic Goal Three, Objective 1a. Status: Staff to develop a timeline for compliance with Community Development Advance Planning Division by 3rd quarter FY 17/18 and finalize by 4th quarter FY 17/18. An RFP has been released for traffic modeling.
• Automated Bike Counters: Funding for the purchase of automated bike counters: one permanent for installation near City Hall, and a couple to be used for data collection as needed. This addresses Council Strategic Goal 3a,b. Status: Staff to receive research and recommendations from consultants regarding types of bike counter totems and optimal placement location in 4th quarter FY 17/18 with installation to take place during the 1st quarter 18/19.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The priorities identified in the work plan will be included in the Public Works Department FY 2018/19 budget. Funding will be provided from a combination of sources, including the Capital Improvement Program, special funds, and the general fund.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Culver City Strategic Plan FY 2016/17 to FY 2020/21
MOTION
That the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) recommend the following changes, deletions, or additions to the bicycle and pedestrian items in the proposed Public Works Department Fiscal Year 2018/19 Work Plan.