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DISCUSSION REGARDING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 BUDGET
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Meeting Date: March 28, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Sanjana Mada/PW Admin
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 [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee ();
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 2019/20 Work Plan:
§ Capital Improvement Program 19/20: 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. Status: Park to Playa Ballona Creek Connection project completed in December 2018. Construction contract award for new Traffic Signal at Washington Boulevard and Cattaraugus occurred in late 2018. Paving of Overland Avenue between Jefferson Boulevard and Washington Boulevard is scheduled in March 2019. Higuera Bridge replacement project is expected to bid in Spring 2019. Culver Boulevard realignment project will bid in early 2019. Upgrade to traffic control system with new Adaptive Traffic Control System is expected to be complete by the end of the current FY.
• 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. Status: Staff is currently working with a consultant to conduct final outreach and engagement with the community in 3rd and 4th quarter FY 18/19 and finalize plans for City Council approval. Advertisement for construction bids and construction is currently scheduled for the 1st Quarter of FY 19/20.
• Bike Share Implementation: Implement Metro Bike Share System in cooperation with Metro. This addresses Council Strategic Goal 3,e,f,. Status: Staff is currently developing options for City Council consideration including Metro Bikeshare based on Metro’s revised Capital and Operation and Maintenance costs for the system and by discussing options with private Bike Share companies as a possible alternative to the Metro Bikeshare system. Staff anticipates providing an update report to City Council by the end of 4th 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. . Status: Staff revised scope of the project to extend the bicycle infrastructure into downtown Culver City and applied for the ATP Cycle IV in 1st quarter FY 18/19. Staff will draft a revised planning and design RFP for the changed project scope by 1th quarter FY 19/20.
• 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. Status: Ongoing FY 18/19 and anticipated to be complete by 1st Quarter FY 19/20.
• Incorporate development of a Vision Zero Plan into the City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update (to be renamed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan). Status: Vision Zero has been incorporated into the BPAP. Ongoing in FY 18/19 with expected completion in FY 19/20.
• Seek Grant Funding for Active Transportation Project: Secure funding through the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle IV for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Status: Applied in 1st quarter FY 18/19 for the Expo-Downtown Connector and awaiting results from SCAG by the 1st quarter FY 19/20.
• Speed Reduction Evaluation and Study at School Sites Status: 15 mph speed limit when children are present signs were installed adjacent to school sites.
• 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: The Public Works Department in conjunction with the Community Development Department has been working on developing a Traffic Demand Forecast Model which is the first step toward implementation of VMT analysis for CEQA traffic impacts. As part of this effort new traffic impact guidelines will be developed. This effort is expected to be completed by FY 2019-20.
• 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 implements Council Strategic Goal Three, Objectives 1a and b. Status: Staff to receive research and recommendations from consultants regarding types of bike counter totems and optimal placement location in 4th quarter FY 18/19 with installation to take place during the 1st quarter 19/20.
• Culver City Walk & Rollers: Hire safe routes to school consultant to continue the Culver City Walk & Rollers program in partnership with CCUSD. CCUSD is expected to contribute $30,000 for a total program budget of $70,000. This will be a recurring funding commitment in future years. This implements Council Strategic Goal Three, Objectives 1e and f. Status: Consultant has been hired and the process is underway.
• SCAG GoHuman Campaign For Street Safety: In coordination with the Transportation Department and the Walk n’ Rollers Program, staff to create printed campaign material that encourages walking and biking while raising awareness of the rules of the road. Status: Completed in 1st quarter FY 18/19.
• Fox Hills Bike Lanes to be installed on Green Valley Circle: Staff to develop conceptual ideas and conduct public outreach for input and feedback. The final proposal will include recommendations that include public input while also addressing the continued growth of traffic volume in the Fox Hills neighborhood. Status: Complete outreach by end of 2nd quarter FY 19/20.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The priorities identified in the work plan will be included in the Public Works Department FY 2019/20 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 2019/20 Work Plan.