HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/16/2020 Item 5, Englert
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Jesse Englert <jenglert@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:2020-1-16 ATC Meeting - Agenda Item 5
Dear ATC members,
I believe the most important bicycle policy to consider adding to the ATP is one that promotes Quick
Build projects. I support Garrett Otto's recommendations on the following policy language:
San Luis Obispo is committed to achieving its Vision Zero safety goal, Circulation Element’s mode
share goals, and Climate Action Plan by prioritizing non-private automobile transportation and
implementing key elements of Active Transportation Plan.
Use Quick Build strategies to provide separated and protected (Class IV) bikeways to complete
the core bicycle network by 2030.
City Traffic Engineer to approve reversible and/or adjustable parking and traffic modifications
such as painted safety zones, bike lanes, adjustments to parking regulations, parking and loading
changes, changes to the configuration of traffic lanes and/or other safety improvements to be
implemented using materials such as roadway and curb paint, traffic signs, traffic delineators,
traffic signal changes, and transit boarding islands.
Quick Build Projects shall remain installed for a 24 months evaluation and to allow enough time
for behavior changes. A report will be provided at the conclusion of the evaluation period with
findings and future recommendations.
Improvements and resurfacing projects shall comply with the Active Transportation Plan.
Quick Build Projects are not defined as a “project” under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
I urge you to consider adopting the above language (with appropriate and applicable modifications as
you see fit) into the ATP. In doing so I believe this will positively support creating the necessary
infrastructure to create a meaningful mode shift.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jesse Englert
Bike SLO County Board Member & San Luis Obispo Resident
Chorro St, SLO
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