HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/11/2020 Item 6, Englert
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Jesse Englert <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:2020-6-11 ATC Meeting - Agenda Item 6
Dear ATC,
See below for some ideas to consider regarding the “ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
POLICIES” agenda item to be discussed this Thursday.
Best Regards,
Jesse Englert
Chorro St
Bike SLO County Board Member
Prioritization
Recommendation:
Add policy prioritizing pedestrians and bicyclists. There is currently some language on
prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian travel on “Shared Streets” in the draft. This doesn’t go far
enough. Why not make pedestrians and bicyclists the priority on all streets?
Example Policy from Blueprint Denver plan:
“On all streets, prioritize people walking and rolling over other modes of transportation”
Covid Social Distancing
Recommendation:
Include some policy covering current and future pandemics with respect to social distancing.
People need more space to be able to practise social distancing. Closing streets, creating more
space via removing street parking, etc… Could just be a policy requiring the city to have a plan
that goes into action during a pandemic or something to that effect.
Safety
Example Policy from City of Charlotte Bicycle Plan:
“Vehicle speed is one of the main factors influencing a bicyclist’s perception of a roadway. The
City should consider lowering the speed limit on roads that provide important connections in the
bicycle network. On roads that provide important bicycle connections, the City should consider
reducing the speed limit to at most 35 miles per hour.”
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Climate Action
There is no mention of the Climate Action Plan in the ATP.
Recommendation:
Add policy tying the ATP to the Climate Action Plan (currently under development). I believe it’s
important for the ATP and Climate Action Plan to work together since active transportation is a
large component of the “Transportation Decarbonization” pillar in Climate Action plan. This
recommendation came from Chris Read (sustainability manager for SLO City).
Example Policy from Santa Cruz ATP:
1.7. Increase the city’s walking and bicycling trips, in accordance with Climate Action Plan
goals.
Proposed Edits
“In the long-term, all arterial streets and State Highways (except Route 101) should
include protected bikeways.” Page 41
o Consider changing “should” to “shall”
“2.3.1 For signalized intersections, protected intersections should be the preferred
bikeway facility.”
o Consider changing “should” to “shall”
Merge 1.8 & 1.17 into one policy?
o 1.17 New Class III bikeways should not be considered on roadways with
prevailing speeds over 25 mph
o 1.8 Class III Bike Routes and neighborhood greenways shall not be implemented
along streets with posted or prevailing speeds that exceed 25mph. Along
collector or arterial streets where there are gaps in the bike lane network, share
the road signs should be installed using existing sign or streetlight poles
wherever possible.
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