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10/21/2008, C3 - MORRO STREET-BILL ROALMAN BIKE BLVD, SPECIFICATION NO. 90195
council M fi4D� 10/21/08 j agcnaa Report h�.N..b. CITY OF SAN LU I S OB I SPO FROM: Jay Walter, Director of Public Wo Prepared By: Chris Overby, Engine r II - Traffic SUBJECT: MORRO STREET-BILL ROALMAN BIKE BLVD, SPECIFICATION NO. 90195 CAO RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve plans and specifications for construction of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard Project, Specification No. 90195. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and the City Administrative Officer to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder under the Engineer's Estimate of$361,711. . 3. Approve the transfer of $10,000 from the design phase of the project to the construction phase. 4. Approve the transfer of $36,171 from Capital Improvement Project Reserve account to this project account to fund construction management services. 5. Approve the transfer of$265,461 from the Street Reconstruction Resurfacing and Sealing main account to this project account to fund construction services. 6. Approve the transfer of$3,600 from the Water Distribution System Improvements and $2,000 from the Wastewater Collection System Improvements main accounts to this project account to fund construction services DISCUSSION In 2000, the San Luis Obispo City Council approved improvements for Santa Barbara Street; the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Upham Street and Santa Barbara Street, the closing of Morro Street at that intersection and the creation of an improved bicycle corridor into downtown utilizing Morro Street. In November of 2002, the City Council approved the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard project and corresponding improvements. A bicycle boulevard is a street that discourages through ,vehicle traffic with stop controls on the side streets to give preference to bicycles and other modes of alternative transportation.. To date the City has competed several elements and the firs two phases of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard plan including the closure of Morro Street at Santa Barbara, installation of a new bicycle traffic signal at the Santa Barbara/Upham/Railroad Transportation Center intersection; and signing and striping modifications to Morro Street. The third phase of the project includes a slurry seal over the street segment and improvements at three key intersections, which include curb extensions (bulb-outs) at Morro and Pismo and diverters at Morro and Buchon and Morro and Leff(Attachment 1). The goal of these improvements is to further reduce vehicular traffic and speeds on Morro Street. 03 - 1 /I Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard, Spec. No. 90195 Page 2 As mentioned the proposed improvements to the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard in this phase include road base repairs and a slurry seal from Pacific to Santa Barbara (see vicinity map Attachment 1), curb extensions (bulb-outs) at Morro and Pismo, and diverters at Morro and Buchon and Mono and Leff (Attachment 2). The curb extensions and diverters have been designed such that passenger vehicles can negotiate all permitted movements unobstructed and such that emergency vehicles can negotiate all conceivable movements unobstructed or by mounting the diverter which has been designed for such purpose (Attachment 3). The design of the diverters will create a circulation pattern (Attachment 4) that permits through movements exclusively for cyclists on Mono Street at Buchon and at Leff in addition to restricting through vehicle movements. The purpose of these restrictions is to relocate all vehicle traffic currently accessing downtown via Morro Street to Osos street, thereby improving access for bicycle traffic into the downtown and reducing traffic speeds and volumes for residences fronting Morro Street. Construction Contract Management and Inspection The City's Fiscal Health Contingency Plan was activated in June 2008 and as a result all CIP projects were under review for possible deletion or deferral. A report was presented to Council on September 30, 2008 that identified projects for deferral or deletion among other short-term actions to rebalance the 2008-09 budget. The report recommended a combination of expenditure reductions in operating programs, CII'projects and the use of reserves. Council approved the short-term budget actions proposed in the report and deferred approximately $2,378,200 in Capital Improvement Projects. Even with these CIP reductions, implementation of Measure Y priorities continues to be a vital. In effort to remain consistent with the strategy approved by the Council during the 2007-08 mid- year budget review, staff continues to asses the need for supplemental funding for consultant construction management services on a case-by-case basis as projects come forward for approval of plans and specifications. While the 2007-09 Financial Plan addressed this increased workload by providing additional funding for contract design and construction, it did not account for needed funding of construction management and inspection services. Given the high volume of projects already underway and the current City inspection staff workload, the true impact of recent CIP reductions are not expected to be realized for several months following Council's decision. Therefore staff recommends contracting for the construction management services for this project and transferring $36,171 from the CIP Reserve account for this purpose. This amount is based on current market rates for contract construction management at 10% of total project construction costs. FISCAL IMPACT This phase for curb-extension (bulb-out) and diverter portion of work was originally identified as part of the 2005-07 Financial Plan Appendix B, pages 200 to 201. Currently, there is $128,821 remaining in the overall project account with $10,000 allocated for design and $118,821 for � 3 -a Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard, Spec. No. 90195 Page 3 construction of the bulbouts and diverters. Now that project design is complete, staff is proposing to reallocate the design funds of$10,000 for construction. The construction funding of$128,821 is significantly less than the Engineer's Estimate of$361,711. Additionally, a portion of this project includes road base repairs and a slurry seal coat over the street segment which will improve the condition of the pavement surface. This portion of the work was not addressed in the 2005-07 Financial Plan. While the Street Reconstruction, Resurfacing and Sealing (SRRS) Master Account provides funding for various street reconstruction projects, this portion of work was not included in original funding estimations. Following a 20%reduction in the City's paving programs, as imposed by the September 30, 2008 Short-Tenn Budget Actions, the current balance of the SRRS Master Account is $1,617,786. Staff is recommending a transfer of$265,461 from the SRRS Master Account to fund the slurry portion of work and the budget shortfall. While there is sufficient funding in the master account to support this project, a further reduction of funds may reduce the scope of the next street paving project in 2009. Construction management is estimated to cost an additional $36,171. Staff is recommending funding construction management and inspection services from the CIP Reserve account. There is currently sufficient funding of$393,559 in the CIP Reserve account. Following the transfer of funds, the CIP Reserve account balance will be $357,388. Subsurface utility improvements resulting from this project were not previously identified as part of the project scope. However, the water and sewer lines designated for upgrades consistent with City standards as part of this project are eligible for funding from the Water Distribution System and the Wastewater Collection System Improvement main accounts. Currently there is $850,188 in the Water Distribution System Main Account and $ 1,588,335 in the Wastewater Collection System Improvement Main Account. There is sufficient funding to support this request. (�3 -3 Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard, Spec. No.90195 Page 4 CURRENT PROPOSED PROJECT FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET BUDGET Engineer Estimate $361,711 $361,711 10%Contingency $36,171 $36,171 10%Construction Mgmt $0 $36,171 Misc. (Permits, Printing, Etc.) $2,000 $2,000 Total Project Estimate $3999882 $436,053 Project Acct(90195) $128,821 $128,821 SRRS Main Account (90346) $0 $265,461 Water Distribution System Improvements (90227) $0 $3,600 Wastewater Collection System Improvements (90239) $0 $2,000 CIP Reserve (90215) $0 $36,171 Total Project Budget $128,821 $4369053 CONCURRENCES The Public Works department staff has worked with the Fire Department during design of this project. The Fire Department has indicated that although curb extensions and diverters are not preferred, because this project is not on a primary response route and because the improvements have been designed to accommodate emergency vehicles, the project is acceptable to the Department. ALTERNATIVES 1. Defer or eliminate project. The Council could direct staff to defer the project until a later date. However, staff does not recommend this because this phase of the project is a key element for further reducing volumes and speeds along the bike boulevard. It is highly likely that construction and materials costs may outpace the current project budget. Deferring this project may lend itself to higher construction and materials costs and the City may not realize a cost savings by project deferral. In addition construction costs are likely to increase over time. Additionally, the City's Circulation Element and Bicycle Transportation Plan goals will not be achieved and the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard project will remain incomplete if this project phase is deferred and/or eliminated. 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids for construction of the diverter at Morro and Buchan only and authorize the CAO to award to the contract to the lowest bidder under the engineers estimate of$16,500. The Council could direct staff to complete the most critical element of the project, the diverter at Morro and Buchon, and return to council as part of the FY 2009-11 financial plan with a proposal to complete the remaining elements of the project. Staff is not C-� ,� i Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard, Spec. No. 90195 Page 5 recommending this alternative because other than construction management costs the project is currently within budget, paving costs continue to increase with time and additional funding will be necessary if portions of the project are deferred, the Bicycle Boulevard project will remain incomplete, and the City's Circulation Element and Bicycle Transportation Plan goals will not be achieved. 3. Direct staff to amend the project to include complete repaving of the entire length of the project This option would require substantial additional design work due to the Federal requirements for ADA upgrades to be included within any repaving project. This project contains approximately ten handicap ramps which would require upgrades. This option is not recommended due to the additional funding that would be required. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Intersection Improvements 3. Emergency Vehicle Turning Movements 4. Diverter Circulation Pattern READING FILE Project plans and specifications are available in the Council reading file. 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Hopefully your Council chooses to improve on the road's condition and considers expanding bike boulevard to traverse more of our community at this afternoon's meeting. This community and I appreciate your hard work and consideration of this improvement. Carolyn Berg Nacimiento Water Project County of San Luis Obispo, Department of Public Works Civil Engineering Tech II Phone: (805) 781-5536 Fax: (805)788-2768 CA- v RECEIVE® ACA OCT 2 2 ZOOS AITb 2 ti& SLO CITY CLERK https://maii.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OStreet%2OB ike%2OBou... 10/22/2008 l y . 4-^vim---<- r ,t r. r �ri�q n •-If' pp P s Q .K4%�r. Jif ° = o o• °yr c .a° °° m o Q�c rtti ( n)} le IR ♦O `' Q � `oy oo �-y�,. +�T' c� �• d's 4r,. •nv.:� ° a y L1 bar �m b ''u' a r ` B icb ♦ i 4° d tel' `f o °°hdf ifs t Y ° ° t C o �'t,"• e 4. ..� .;�n°\Jt/o8� �a�ps J'.ti.,✓1 :v Ono > ��''��jjjj_% O0 °'1' vis 'bU e:,�u ///}}}��� Po a- ao< Q o t � o-•. 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ROALMAN is modified to function as a through-street exclusively On Thursday October 7tb,San Luis Obispo for bicycles)while ° maintaining local access officially dedicated its first bicycle boulevard for automobiles.Traffic- on Morro Street in memory of former calming devices reduce City Councilman Bill Roalman. The late traffic speeds and through Councilman was a loved bicycle advocate who trips.Traffic controls limit not only talked the talk but also rode the bike. confifets between motorists About 60 people attended the ceremony. and bicyclists,and give -- The idea for the bicycle boulevard has been priority to through-bicycle around for a long time,however the project movement gained momeurt�m 1999 when the City 4 ��r. •u, Council supported changes to Osos Street and Advantages of Bicycle _ Santa Barbara Street. Boulevards �_ Morro Street is the first of several potential • Opportunity- SLO PnWur Worla 0aector lft�� wutb the Ory Council bicycle boulevards in the city and will be Traditional street grids offer many feel comfortable on arterials and watched closely to gage its popularity. The miles of local streets that can be prefer to ride on lower traffic bicycle boulevard makes an important link converted to bicycle boulevards. volume streets. for cyclists traveling from the Railroad Safety Bicycle boulevards can improve Trail to downtown SLO. Cyclists can now Low cost-Major costs are for traffic control and traffic-calming devices. conditions for pedestrians,with cross the Jennifer Street Bridge,ride to the reduced traffic and improved end of Morro Street and cross to the bicycle a Traffic-calming techniques are crossings. boulevard with a newly installed traffic increasingly favored by residents signal. Morro Street itself has been blocked who want slower traffic on source:Federall>tghway Admfsistration off to through traffic with a new pocket park neighborhood streets. Here at the bicycle coalition,we can't wait and bicycle path. When frilly complete the for the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard to be bicycle boulevard will be complemented with Bicycle travel on local streets is fullly completed and set the bar for not only flipped stop signs,new signage,and pavement usually compatible with local land stencils. uses. San Luis Obispo,but for the entire County! Bicycle boulevards aren't a new idea,however, Bicycle boulevards may attract new the bicycle boulevard is a refinement of the or inexperienced cyclists who do not The Makings of a Bicycle Boulevard... bby —tr�.me+w 'Issnr ie•.�. >.arc�...• fhNewW � Molar- die.. olar7r97fI u t 2Vuhm°�iPimanTwo Phase t,reirentlycompleted,featus apodretparkatthetermiausofMarro eXtobecompfetedsoon,will indudeflipped stop signs toall=bicyclists Street,a short Oris i bicycle path and a new traffic signal to get cydists up to a barrier free ride downtown,new signs to designate the route and paventen t the Jennifer SUM budge and the Railroad Safety Trail stencils midentify the route.Future plans also could include abarrier atIslay ? Street that will be permiable to bicydes Mut not ars. PAGE 6 THE SPOKEN WHEEL City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday,February 4,2003-7:00 p.m. C5. NAMING OF THE BILL ROALMAN BICYCLE BOULEVARD AND BUDGET FOR THE BICYCLE BOULEVARD PROJECT ON MORRO STREET—SPECIFICATION NO. 90195. ACTION. Moved by Ewan/Settle as recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Committee,the Cultural Heritage Committee and the Architectural Review Commission,to adopt Resolution No.9414(2005 Serles)naming the brcycle boulevard on Morro Street,"The Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard". 2)Approve the following transfers and appropriations to the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard project budget a)Transfer of$57,500 from the Downtown Access Improvements Project budget. b)Transfer of$120,000 from the Morro-Santa Barbara Traffic Signal Installation Project budget c)Appropriation of$108,000 in Bicycle Transportation Account(BTA)grant revenue. d)Appropriation of$120,000 In Urban State Highway Account(SHA)grant revenue;motion carried 5:0. C6. ADDENDUM TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO FIRE BATTALION CHIEFS'ASSOCIATION. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Settle to adopt Resolution No.9415(2003 Series) approving an Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Fire Battalion Chiefs'Association;motion carried 5:0. C7. FINAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR MARSH STREET GARAGE EXPANSION PROJECT. ACTION: Moved by EVM0_eWe to approve contract Amendment No.2 for additional construction management services to Harris&Associates in the amount of$200,794 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract amendment; motion carried 5:0. CIL ORDINANCE NO. 1430(2003 SERIES)REZONING PROPERTY AT 3301 ROCKVIEW FROM R-2-S TO R-2-131),,PD/TR/ER 155-02. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Settle to adopt Ordinance No. 1430(2003 Series):motion carried 5:0. C9. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FRAMEWORK OF A CONSERVATION TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN LAND CONSERVANCY AND THE HEARST CORPORATION FOR THE HEARST RANCH IN NORTHWESTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO comm. ACTION: Moved by Ewan/Settle to adopt Resolution No.9416(2003 Series) supporting the"Conservation Framework"of an Agreement between the American Land Conservancy(ALC)of San Francisco,and the Hearst Corporation,regarding development restrictions,environmental protection,and public access to portions of the 62,000 acre Hearst Ranch In northwestern San Luis Obispo County;motion carried 5:0. Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCiq From: Morgen Marshall [marshallmorgen@yahoo.coml Sent: Tue 10/21/2008 3:00 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Bike Boulevard Attachments: City Council, I am writing in reference to the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard. It is imperative that this project be finished to include repaving the street, safety features such as bulb outs, diverters to discourage speeding and new pavement re-striping. These essential elements will ensure that the Bicycle Boulevard is safe for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.As an active member of the community, I strongly encourage the City Council to fund projects that are forward thinking and include infrastructure for ways to get around without our-cars. Making the Bicycle Boulevard a priority will send a clear message that the City Council encourages and supports alternative transportation. Without leadership from our City Council on such issues, our ability to progress will be limited. I strongly urge you to fund the improvements to the Bicycle Boulevard. Sincerely, Morgen N. Marshall RECEIVED Do You Yahoo!? OCT 21 2008 Tired of spam?Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mall.yahoo.com SLO CITY CLERK 1. U Lo �� C'.'COUNCIL C CDD DIR ICAO [1_FIN DIR L3�ACA0 ZTIRE CHIEF ErATTORNEY Q-PW DIR RED FILE C'1�CEPT HFRIG 0-PIOUCE CHF — MEETING AGENDA � EADS C�REC[)IA uN� ©'uTIL oIR DATE/o A/ ITEN4 #t 63 '�---- G�Hp DI"n https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/B ike%2OBoulevard-5.EML?Cmd=... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 L i Council, SloCity From: Philiption@aol.com [Philiption@aol.com] Sent: Tue 10/21/2008 11:12 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro St. Bike BW Attachments: Greetings SLO City Council Members... I write to express my interest in completion and Preservation of the Morro St. Bike Blvd. I have 2 kids (ages 9 and 12) that are now capable of safely riding from Sinsheimer area into downtown and for me, Morro St. renders a peace of mind in that I know it's a safe way to enter into downtown. I know for sure I speak for 100s of families that use their bikes regularly to access downtown SLO. Please vote for 1000/a implementation and maintenance of the Bike Boulevard! Thanks, Philip Novotny 1366 Sydney SLO, CA 93401 541-3063 New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. it out! https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInbox/Morro%20St.%20B ike%20B1vd.E... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coun®I,SloCity From: Barry Lewis[slolibraryguy@hotmail.com] Sent Tue 10/21/2008 9:49 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject Support Morro Street Bicycle Blvd Attachments: Dear Members of the San Luis Obispo City Council, As a member of the city of San Luis Obispo,and as a bicyclist, I urge you to complete the necessary steps to make the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard safer for all who use it. I realize money issues are of interest, but with innovation and creative efforts as solution can be found. Thank you for your support. Barry Lewis 843 Murray Street,SLO Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail.Try https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciL/Inbox/Support%2OMorro%20Street%20... 10/21/2008 _ Page 1 of 1 . Coun©I,SloCity From: Tony Skapinsky(tskapinsky@caplink.org] Sent: Tue 10/21/2008 9:24 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Bike Blvd. Attachments: Dear San Luis Obispo City Council, I wish to express my strong support for the continued improvements to the Morro St. Bicycle Blvd. I commute from the Sinsheimer neighborhood to downtown everyday by bike,taking the bike path,the Jennifer St. Bridge,and then Morro St.to my office next to the library. Before the bicycle improvements were made,the downtown portion of my ride was much less enjoyable as well as more dangerous. With the current improvements,I enjoy my ride all the way into town for reasons of safety and it being less stressful. The completion of the planned improvements will keep high speed vehicles from the street and provide a true community feel to the Morro St. neighborhood. It will be inviting to bring my young kids downtown on bikes more often as well. Thank you for your work to date on this project and I hope you will make the commitment to finish the project out. Sincerely, Steven (Tony)Skapinsky 2456 Gerda St. San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 805-545-0102 seaskapc@raincity.com NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) , and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the original message. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInbox/Morro%2OB ike%20B1vd..EML?C... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of I . Council, SloCity From: Thomas Parks[bicycleparks@gmail.com] Sent: Tue 10/21/2008 8:56 AM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: bike boulevard-preserve and enhance it Attachments: Please preserve and extend the bike boulevard on Moro Street. I use it the time. I don't own a car and use my bike a lot. Thanks for your consideration and for the time you devote to municipal matters. Tom Parks 1068 Pacific St. SLO 805-801-7490 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUInbox/bike%20boulevard%20-%20preser... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 ` 11 • Council,SloCity From: Shelley Candelario [horsepsych@sbcglobal.net] Sent, Tue 10/21/2008 5:51 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Re: Morro Rd Bike Blvd Attachments: Please finish the Morro Rd Bike Blvd and support other improvements for bicycling and pedestrians. We live here, because of the ability to live a local life in a beautiful city that looks toward sustainable development. And we believe that is why San Luis Obispo is one of the most desirable places to live In the country. Thank you, Shelley Dineen-Candelario and family https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInbox/Re:%20%2OMorro%2ORd%2OB ik... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 • Council,SloCiu From: Michele Flom [micheleflom@yahoo.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:37 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Bike Lane Attachments: Please cast your vote in support of completing the Morro Street Bike Blvd. Infrastructure for safe bicycle travel is absolutely the direction lof the future. Let's complete the Morro Street project so that we can begin building interconnecting bike lanes throughout San Luis Obispo.Thank you for considering my view. Sincerely, Michele Flom Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com https:Hmail.slocity.orglexchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OB ike%2OLane.EML?C... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 • Council, SloCity From: melanie mills[mmills@raincity.com] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 10:16 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: bike boulevard Attachments: SLO City Council: I am writing in support of the morro street bike boulevard. Our family lives in the sinsheimer neighborhood. I take every opportunity possible to bike to downtown. My biking has increased since the bike boulevard was instituted. In particular, when I am riding downtown with my small children, I am much more comfortable taking them on the boulevard. For the most part, I have observed cars travelling along the boulevard respecting the bicyclists space. The area that I have seen as still dangerous is where cars approaching the boulevard from perpendicular streets are unsure as to the right-of-way. Often cars will hesitate and then pull out. I'm never sure and so I always slow way down and confirm with eye contact before passing before a car pulling on to morro. There are definitely further improvements to the street that would make it a safer place for bike riders and pedestrians headed to downtown. Thanks, Melanie mills 2456 gerda street Slo 805.545.0102 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/bike%20boulevard-4.EML?Cmd=... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: Jennifer Kelly Martin [rockstarabove@yahoo.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 9:39 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: SLO Bike Boulevard Attachments: I am proud that SLO has a bike boulevard. In this time of gasoline challenges it is only right to support our cycling community and continue the efforts and funding for our bike boulevard. Thank you. Jennifer Kelly Martin 1424 Archer Street Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com hnps://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUlnbox/SLO%2OB ike%2OBoulevard.EML... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Joleigh Sherwood Dofeighsherwood@yahoo.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 8:53 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro St Bike Blvd Attachments: I became a bike commuter about a year ago. I ride the Morro St Bike Blvd daily to and from work.I realty hope that it can be finished to continue to offer us bike commuters a safe and efficient rode to ride. Since becoming a bike commuter I have saved tremendous amounts of money not having to fill up my gas as often while also contributing to cleaner air for our city. Please help me to continue to do so by completing the Bike Blvd. Thank You, Joleigh Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mall.yahoo.com https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OSt%2OB ike%2OB Ivd.E... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl,Slocity From: George Griffin [george_mail@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 8:28 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Bicycle Boulevard Attachments: Dear Mayor Romero and Council Members, I live on Buchon Street, two houses from the bicycle boulevard. I am happy to see it located in my neighborhood and am looking forward to the completion of the the project. Since its inception, I have seen many more people both walking and riding bikes on Morro Street and Buchon Street. I encourage you to complete the project and further, continue to develop San Luis Obispo as a city on the forefront of creating liveable communities.This bike project is a wonderful example of that. George Griffin 976 Buchon Street SLO CA https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/B icycle%20B oulevard.ENTL?Cmd... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: Andy Zink [andy_zink@charter.net] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 8:22 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Bike Blvd./ Attachments: Hello SLO City Council Members, I have been a resident of San Luis Obispo since 1993. I have been a bike rider all my life. SLO is among the best towns in this country for a cyclist to live in. The Morro Bike Blvd. is a great addition to the cities bike infrastructure. I was just riding it on friday to go to a doctor's appointment. That stretch of road is a happy place! Please keep it that way. Thanks , Andy Zink 174 Cerro Romauldo San Luis Obispo 93405 805-547-0733 andy_zink@charter.net https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouneil/Inbox/Morro%20B ike%o20Blvd._xFBFF_... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: Kristen Kopp[kristenmk@yahoo.coml Sent- Mon 10/20/2008 7:29 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Finish the Morro Street Bike Blvd Attachments: Please finish the bike boulevard on Morro Street. This will make a bike friendly communty which will encourage people to use bikes more often to get downtown and enjoy the shops without having to fight for parking space. Let's make SLO a wonderful community that encourages bicycling. Thanks, Kristen Kopp Fellow Bicyclist Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://maii.yahoo.com https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycoi nciVInbox/Finish%20the%2OMorro%2OStreet... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Wende Pearson 1WendeP@special-places.orgl Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 5:15 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject Bike Boulevard Attachments: I'm writing to support the completion of the Morro Street Bike Boulevard. This is a great asset to our community and will be a model for other cities in our County and throughout the world. I personally use this avenue as a commuter bicycle route. I have also hosted a Land Conservancy bike breakfast on the Boulevard during Bike Month which was a great success. More stories like this will follow if you continue to make the route more bike friendly. Please finish the job! Wende Pearson David https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Bike%2OBoulevard-3.EML?Cmd=... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl, SloCity From: Brian Kurotsuchi[slobrian@gmail.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 5:05 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Support for Morro Bike Blvd completion! Attachments: Hello City Council. I wanted to voice my strong support for completion of the Morro Bike Blvd project! Of course I'm a cyclist, so it interests me, but I wanted to add a different angle to my argument for it. I'm sure there are arguments against the blvd from residents who live on the street or nearby and are concerned about how it will affect their ability to drive. I_think_a lot of this is just because of their fear of change. Sure, they will have to change their driving pattern, but how bad it that really. And weigh this against the advantages they don't see - a nice calm street on which to walk their dog, walk themselves, or for their kids to play around. Traffic calming in select areas is a great thing. More people should go to visit cities with a lot of planned streets like this and see how pleasant it really is. I just came back from Vancouver, Portland and Seattle which are all places that uses these types of facilities a lot in their neighborhoods, and it is truly a nice thing to experience. If we don't begin the pilot programs (which we might call this Bike Blvd) with "progress"or "evolution", how will we ever evolve or improve the SLO life? Thanks for reading! Brian Kurotsuchi San Luis Obispo https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Support%20for%20Morro%20Bik... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Rachel Grossman [RGrossman@morro-bay.ca.us] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 4:47 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Support For Morro Street Bike Boulevard Attachments: Good evening Council, I am unable to attend the Council meeting tomorrow night, but as a City Planner, cyclist and San Luis Obispo City resident, I would like to voice my support for completion of the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard. Pedestrian and bicycling improvements are needed in order to make walking and cycling safer, to provide improved alternative transportation options, and in order to meet the City's goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions. Though I enjoy the Morro Street bicycle boulevard in its existing condition, the proposed street re- paving, addition of safety features (such as widened sidewalks at street comers), diverters to discourage speeding on the street, and new "bike blvd" pavement striping would make the boulevard a much nicer experience for bicyclist of all abilities. I strongly encourage you to support the improvement of the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard. Sincerely, Rachel Grossman 1245 Phillips Lane, Unit 101 SLO, CA 93401 Rachel Grossman Associate Planner 955 Shasta Avenue Morro Bay, CA 93442 Phone: 805-772-6270 Fax: 805-772-6268 "Enjoy the Dance" https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Support%20For%20Morro%20S tr... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl,Slocity From: Mark Rhomberg (mrhomberg@sram.com] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 3:58 PM To: Council,SloCity - Cc: Subject bicycle Blvd Attachments: I am writing to add my support to the bicycle BLVD. I find that this street is a very pleasant part of living here in SLO, but I have recently noticed more motorists taking advantage of "the street with no stop signs" as opposed to allowing it to be used as it was intended:for bicycle travel. My vote is to finish the job and make this a usable bicycle boulevard which has fewer cars and clear markings notifying motorists that this is a.special street devoted to cyclists. As an experiment I believe the idea was sound but further marking and barriers are required to complete the experiment. As you know we humans are ready to adapt and make things work in our favor, and I believe this is what has happened to the boulevard. In conclusion: good job so far, now keep the faith that cyclists will use it if you build it, keep the cars out and make a safe environment for cycling commuters into (and out of)the downtown area. If we can make this boulevard work maybe more will be on the way and we can all breath a little easier out there with fewer cars adding to our collective carbon footprint. Mark Rhomberg SRAM TRUVATIV Development Center 3050 Broad Street Suite 101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-548-8040 hnps:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/bicycle%20B1vd.EML?Cmd=open 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl,SloCity From: Sandra Heller[sandih5@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 3:15 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject- Morro bike street Attachments: Dear council, My husband and I ride into town frequently using the bike path and then Morro Street from the railroad.We would really feel safer if the considered improvements were made: repaving, bulb-outs,diversion, and new striping.This is the kind of project that can really encourage bike use and discourage cars. It would also be nice to have more bicycle parking where Morro ends at Pacific or Marsh. Thank you Sandra C Heller 3591 Sacramento #35 SLO,CA 93401 hnps://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%20bike%20street.EML?C... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: William Benedict[wilibenedict@charter.net] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 3:06 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard Attachments: Greetings I support the completion of the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard that is to include repaving the street and adding safety features such as blub outs(widened sidewalks at street corners),diverters to discourage speeding on the street,and new"bike blvd"pavement stenciling. In this time of increased cycling and the need to do what we can to promote cycling this is very important. It greatly increases the safety of cyclists and therefore helps more people feel safe enough to use their bicycles. It also an important message to car drivers that sharing the road with bicycles is supported by the community. Will Benedict 1715 De Anza Ct. San Luis Obispo,CA hnps://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciYlnbox/Morro%20Street%20B icycle%20B... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: wolfeis@chartennet[wolfeis@charter.net] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 2:59 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Monro Street Bicycle Blvd Attachments: Dear City Council: Please save and upgrade/finish the bicycle Blvd. It will make commuting by bike in the city easier and will make it safer for cyclists and encourage more drivers to use their bicycles instead. Thank you, Wolf Eisen https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OStreet%2OB icycle%20B... 10/21/2008 _ n Page 1 of 1 Coundl, SloCity From: Betty Aten [betty@slorevo.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:16 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard Attachments: Dear SLO City Council Members, I urge you to finish the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard. It's another small step in creating a more bicycle-friendly community, but it's an important one. Have you noticed how many more bicyclists are out and about going to and from jobs, school, shopping and errands these days? I have and it's a trend we need to continue to support. Thank you for your support. Betty Aten 1319 Palm St. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OStreet%20B icycle%20B... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: John Flaherty[John@Centra[CoastOutdoors.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:08 AM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Support for Morro Street Bicycle Blvd Attachments: To the SLO City Council, I'm writing in support of finishing the Moro Street bicycle blvd. Encouraging lees fuel consumptive transportation is an extremely Important priority for our society now.Too long we have been mired in an automobile centric society and economy and finally with foreign wars and sky high prices it seems the majority of the American people are waking up to the desirability for transportation alternatives.Anything we can do to encourage bicycle related transportation is a step in the right direction. Sincerely, JOHN FLAHERTY John Flaherty,Owner Central Coast Outdoors PO Box 6893, Los Osos,CA 93412 p 805-528-1080 or 888-873-5610 f 805-528-5209 john@centralcoastoutdoors.com www.centralmastoutdoors.com https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciL/Inbox/Support%20for%2OMorro%2OStre... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council,SloCity From: Dan Kalial [dankallal@gmail.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:05 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Overby, Chris Subject: Support the Bicycle Blvd. Attachments: To the San Luis Obispo City Council, San Luis Obispo is making awesome progress towards making bicycles a viable form of transportation! The street trees along Morro St. have served well to make the Bicycle Blvd. a p/easantpath to travel. The reorientation of the stop signs have served well to make the Bicycle Blvd.a avnvenientpath to travel. Now the much needed completion of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard will illustrate our community's continued commitment to providing cyclists a safe path to travel. Please support the completion of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard and install the much needed traffic diverting devises as proposed in the current design. Thank you for your continued work towards making our community a place where bicycles are not just considered"alternative" transportation. Bicycles are transportation! cc: Chris Overby Sincerely, Dan Kallal 835 Francis SLO,Ca "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek,but a means by which we arrive at that goal." Martin Luther King Jr. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Support%20the%2OB icycle%20B 1... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 i Council,SloCity From: Andy Mutziger[amargaritan@hotmail.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 10:21 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Our Bicycle Blvd. can be better with your"Yes"vote Attachments: Dear City Council Members, The high cost of driving makes bicycling and walking more desirable as means of getting around. You can help encourage people to make this shift by making the Morro Street/Bill Roalman Bicycle Blvd. in San Luis Obispo safer. Take a look at how effective bike boulevards have been in Portland OR and Berkeley. CA by clicking the city names. The Morro Street/Bill Roalman Bicycle Blvd. in its current phase is a great start, but the proposed traffic calming measures to complete this Bike Blvd. are needed to help match the effectiveness realized in Portland and Berkeley. Please vote"Yes"for the proposed completion of the Morro Street/Bill Roalman Bicycle Blvd. The proposed bulb out and traffic diverters are needed help make this Bike Blvd. a great place for community members to feel safer in their bike/walking commute and help give those interested in making the shift to biking or walking a safer place to do so. Sincerely, Andy Mutziger Santa Margarita to Capitolio Way Bicycle Commuter You live life beyond your PC. So now Windows goes beyond your PC. See how https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Our%2OB icycle%20B Ivd.%20can... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 2 !, Attachments can contain viruses that may harm your computer.Attachments may not display correctly. Coundl,SloCity From: Adam Fukushima [adamf@slobikelane.org] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 5:56 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Bill Roalman Bike Blvd and LOVR Interchange M Attachments: D diverter with bike access 2.ipg(190KB) D ATT86603.htm(267B) BikeBlvdBgfor fter Acomparison.pdf(17KB1 1)ATT86604.htm(2036)Dear Members of Council: S The Bicycle Coalition would like to address the Bill Roalman Bicycle-13auleA4a -pca#ePH as the LOVR Interchange. Fe-COUNCIL CDD DIR BTAO 2-FIN DIR RED FILE CAO ®'FIRE CHIEF ATTORNEY aPWOIR — MEETING AGENDA C"CLERK/OPIQ 2'POLICE CHF Bill Roalman Bicycle B'DATE -r-T gITERI a� 0� ° 16 SDs Ei�n RECurl OIC �+�'� _ � ! [5 U71L OR TlZcg d � H IR Over the last several years the city has made considerable progress-on A' ra RIA Bicycle Boulevard: A diverter has been installed at the comer of Santa Barbara and Morro-�0-ouA xldt- streets, stop signs have been reoriented, and bike blvd stencils have been laid on the - e" ,ground. These improvements have helped bicycle circulation. L`c&XK But while great progress has been made, it needs to be finished so that the boulevard is fully functional and safe. City traffic counts from July 2007 show that vehicle volumes have doubled for speeds between 30-34 mph due to cut through traffic. First and foremost, a diverter (which was part of the original plan concept) is needed at Morro and Buchon streets to prevent cut throughs (Please see the attached photo of how the diverter could look). The second priority of the project is a diverter at Leff Street to prevent turn around traffic at the southern end of Morro Street. Several residents there complain that motorists are using the end of the street to make U-tums. Original design concepts for the project also include bulb outs at Morro and Pismo streets in order to make the bike boulevard safer for pedestrians as well as bicyclists. While we'd be disappointed to see the bulb outs delayed, we understand that the bulb outs come at a considerable cost in comparison to the diverters. We would rather delay construction of the bulb outs than see the project not go forward. The diverters, however, are a real MUST due to safety concerns from the cut through traffic. Now is the time to finish the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard. When the project was originally conceived, Morro Street was billed as the alternative for bicyclists traveling between downtown and points southward. As such, the bicycle community agreed to have the bike https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/B ill%2ORoalman%20B ike%o 20B Iv... 10/21/2008 Page 2 of 2 lane on Osos Street removed. Please honor that agreement so that bicyclists have a safe and comfortable way to travel between downtown and southern destinations. Bicycle Boulevards are.emerging in communities throughout the country and we need to complete ours in SLO. Please take a look moment to see what bike boulevards look like in Portland, OR and Berkeley, CA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM60DqAM6bQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch7v=vX8wkI7CwpU LOVR Interchange When plans were originally made public about the LOVR interchange, no mention was made about how bicycle and pedestrian traffic would be accommodated over Hwy 101 or how the Bob ]ones Trail would fit in. Since then staff has explained to us in more detail what the possibilities and challenges are. No concrete plans have emerged over how to safely get families on the Bob ]ones Trail across the interchange. We find this concerning as well as the fact that no funding for bicycle or pedestrian transportation has been included in the . project plan. We do, however, understand the problems of building a grade-separated facility without knowing where the trail alignment on the south side will go. We therefore agree with the staff recommendation to include widened sidewalks on either side of the interchange to allow flexibility when determining how to extend the trail south of the project. Our hope is that the priority of making the trail connection south of LOVR will not be lost once the interchange is complete. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your commitment to making San Luis Obispo a safer and more livable city. 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Z 0 Z m Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Rita&Matt Colonell [slol997@gmail.com] Sent Tue 10/21/2008 11:20 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard&Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail Underpass Attachments: Dear Council Members: We have lived in San Luis Obispo for over eleven years on Boulevard Del Campo-near Sinsheimer Park. Matt Colonell is a member of the City Bicycle Advisory Committee, but this email represents only his personal views as a private citizen,and does not represent the views of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Since the completion of the Jennifer Street Bridge and the new bike traffic signal at the intersection of Santa Barbara Street and Morro Street,we have used,the.Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard nearly every day for errands and trips Into downtown. We think that the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard is a great addition to the bicycle Infrastructure in our community. We would like to see the remaining elements of the Bicycle Boulevard(traffic diverters, bulb-outs,and re-paving) completed,so that the concept of providing a fast,easy and safe route for bicycles into downtown can be fully realized. Although traffic diverters and bulb-outs may be inconvenient for automobile users,it seems to us that they are an essential part of persuading people to make more of their trips by bicycle or walking,which is one of the City's stated goals. Too much of conventional transportation planning is based on the premise of making everything as convenient as possible for automobiles users,to the detriment of bicyclists and pedestrians. It is undeniably easier to just hop in your car instead of getting on a bike and pedaling,so we think it is very important to provide special routes and advantages to bicyclists in order to'level the playing field"and encourage people to choose to make their trips by bicycle, which benefits them and the whole community. On that same note,we would encourage you to retain the underpass under Los Osos Valley Road for the Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail. Although an underpass may cost a little more, it seems to me that the marginal cost cannot be that great,when you are building a bridge there already. We think underpasses and overpasses will greatly enhance the experience of riding on the City-to- Sea Trail,and will encourage everyone to use it more,especially families. When completed,we believe the City-to-Sea Trail will be a wonderful asset to the City of San Luis Obispo,for residents and visitors alike. Providing an underpass will show that the City values bicyclists and pedestrians just as much as automobile users,and will make the crossing safer and more convenient.for all users(including automobile users). Sincerely, Matt&Rita Colonell 2531 Blvd. Del Campo San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 tel: 805-546-1010 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%2OStreet%2OB icycle%20B... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: tylerw@slonexus.org[tylerw@slonexus.org] Sent Tue 10/21/2008 10:30 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Bike Blvd and LOVR interchange bike ways Attachments: Hello Council, I wanted to write a short email asking you to vote to finish the Bike Blvd and add the LOVR bike and pedestrian elements as a part of the over project. As more people have to tighten their budgets they will continue to use different modes of transportation. Both of these projects offer an opportunity to the city to help out its residents by having safe and effective bicycle and ped options. SLO residents and visitors will be able to travel within the city much easier and cost effective rather than driving, continuing this place as a fantastic location to live and visit. I have lived here for the last 12 years and after two weeks of moving here from Los Angeles and growing up in a car, I began using my feet and bicycle as my means of transportation. I could only have done this because the city is so conducive to this. All throughout the state and country projects like these are becoming are being completed because of issues like this and what they offer in the long term. In the past the city council and along with city staff has shown great commitment to making.SLO better through projects like these. It would be a shame to not continue this commitment. It is in everyone's best interest to have projects like these completed and continue San Luis Obispo as the destination and great place to live that it is. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I know you will continue your commitment to bettering SLO. Tyler Wertenbruch 2051 Story St. San Luis Obispo https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/sIocitycouncil/Inbox/B ike%20B Ivd%20and%2OLO VR... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Stephen Hicks[sphickslo@charter.net] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 7:44 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Please consider the needs of bicyclists Attachments: Honorable Council members, Ever since I was lucky enough to find myself working in the same town I live in a have ridden my bike to work. So I am very familiar with the needs of the bicycling community and sharing the road with autos. I would like to urge you to vote I favor of the two bicycle issues coming up before you: Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard £t Los 0sos Valley Road Interchange Project Please make it easier to share the rode with autos and also make your town cleaner, more attractive and vibrant by encouraging and building for bicyclist whenever you can. Thanks for your time and for listening, Stephen Hicks 10 La Entrada San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInbox/Please%20consider%20the%20nee... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Clay Akey Iclaya@cambriabike.com] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 4:26 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: 'SLO County Bicycle Coalition' Subject Please,Please finish Morro Street bike boulevard Attachments: SLO City council members, It is important that San Luis Obispo City and County government who has recently prided itself on being a frontrunner in a share the roads urban design city wide agenda and improving extending projects like the Bob Jones trail remains steadfast in moving forward on both finishing the Morro street Bicycle boulevard as originally planned,and Including a continuation of the Bob Jones Trail being Included on the new LOVR interchange project It was excellent work getting the Madonna's to include a leg of that trail on their property, but we must continue to include safe cycling In all transportation planning within our city.San Luis Obispo has been making gains on national media exposure for building a transportation network that Includes the best green alternative out there,Cycling.The impacts on health,fitness,green house gas,and the expense and pollutions of fossil fuels are widely becoming nationally recognized as no longer a small fad,but a possibility for a better life in mainstream urban areas.As my friends and lobbyist in Marin county have proved(to the tune of$700+ million so far),there Is plenty of Fed funding support for these type of cycling as transportation projects and forward thinking planning. Please continue to make this issues a high priority for our small community.The decisions you make today and tomorrow can positively affect change which will benefit many generations after you!!! Thank you for your time Clay Akey CEO Cambria Bicycle Outfitter 1645 Commerce Way Paso Robles,Ca 93446 Ph 805 995-2201 ph 805 926-2201 fx 805 995-1990 fx 805 927-5174 https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Please,%20PIease%20finish%20M... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 []Q Attachments can contain viruses that may harm your computer..Attachments may not_display correctly. Council,SloCity From: Dale Sutliff[dsutliff@calpoly.edu] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 4:01 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Bike Blvd.and LOVR Bob]ones Trail Attachments: 0 LOW Rr 9]u108.d 04K8 Q AT786572.M(70B) Dear Mayor Romero and City Council Members: As Advocate for the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club (SLOBC) I urge you to decide to complete the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard as originally conceived, and to incorporate provision for the Bob Jones Trail connection through the planned Los Osos Valley Road intersection (letter sent to Chuck Cesena at Cal Trans on July 8 is attached.) Although I cannot attend your meeting on July 21, my voice, and the collective voice of the SLOBC, should be heard clearly. Both of these projects are essential to the well-being of the San Luis Obispo community and the safety of bicyclists and motorists alike. Their inclusion and completion will give clear commitment messages to the community, on behalf of the San Luis Obispo City Council, that safe bicycle through-routes are important to the overall infrastructure of the city. Sincerely, Dale Sutliff, Advocate San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInboxBike%20B Ivd.%20and%2OLOVR... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl,Slo0ty From: misschrism@juno.com [misschrism@juno.com] Sent Mon 10/20/2008 11:32 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: City Council Meeting Attachments: Please Save the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard! and Make Sure the Los Osos Valley Road Interchange Project Accommodates Bicyclists and Walkers. I am unable to attend the City Council meeting re: the above matter, but as an avid commuter and future planning...please continue your move in the future to accomodate cyclists and alternative transportation...our livlihood and safety depend on your consideration! Please vote in favor of alternative transportation and cyclists. Thank you. Chris Macek All is not lost! Click now for professional data recovery. hnps://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUInbox/City%20Council%20Meeting.EM... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Jim aaron [bomtoplay43@hotmail.com] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 9:48 AM To: Council,.SloCity Cc: Subject Morro st bike bfvd'and LOVR intersection discusion this tuesday night Attachments: slocitycounciiLzstocity.org Dear City council members. I was so disappointed to hear that you are considering not completing the Morro St bike Blvd. With gas prices high and our economy in ruins it is your duty to complete this badly needed alternative to auto transportation. WE need more safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians not less. The outcry from the few does not outweigh the needs of the many,and in this case and in these times of global warming it is time to look to the future and abandon the small thinking of the past. I would also like you to address the interchange of LOVR @ Hwy 101 which is also up for discussion on Tuesday eve. Once again we need inclusion for cyclists and pedestrians. I am a member of the SLOCBC and my entire family of seven support their mission and goals. We are doing our part to stop global warming and reduce energy waist and pollution, by riding our bikes to school and work, and we need you our elected leaders to do your job and ignore those who are stuck in the past and offer no solutions as they hang on to the past and the status quo. Please do the right thing and complete the Morro Bike Blvd as planed and then implement more bike blvds. And address the inadequate design of the LOVR intersection to further enable cyclists and pedestrians to safely navigate our city with out automobiles. Sincerely Jim Aaron&Family 1363 Avalon st SLO CA 93405 748-3800 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Mono%20st%20bike%20blvd%20... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 - f i Council,SloCity From: vicki charbonneau (onemetta@gmail.com) Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:04 AM To: Council, SloClty Cc: Subject: safe bicycling in san luis obispo Attachments: Dear Councilmembers, Please support and Morro Street Bike Boulevard,the LOVR Interchange project,and all efforts to make San Luis Obispo safe for bicyclists and pedestrians. Sincerely, Vicki Charbonneau 114 Bressi Place San Luis Obispo Ca,93405 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/safe%20bicycling%20in%2Osan%... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Coundl,SloCity From: Stu Goldenberg [sgoldenb@calpoly.edu] Sent: Mon 10/20/2008 11:03 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject Morro Bicycle Blvd/Los Osos interchange Attachments: Dear City Council members, I strongly support what has been done to Morro Street as a bicycle boulevard. I would like to see the project continued. Also if other streets could be converted, that would be fantastic. Regarding the interchange and bridge at Los Osos Valley Road and the freeway, I feel it is very important that plans include a safe path or route for both cyclist and pedestrians. I envision that pathway being a major cyclist route for people entering or leaving the city from the south. Thank you very much for your efforts on these items. Stu Goldenberg, Professor Emeritus Mathematics Department Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 mailto:sgoldenb@calpoly.edu hitp://www.calpoly.edu/—sciolden https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Morro%20B icycIe%20B lvd_xF8F... 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 I From: slopedrol@hotmail.com To: slocitycouncil@slocity.org Subject: Support for Morro Street Improvements Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:15:37-0700 October 27, 2008 Re: Agenda Item C-3; Support for Morro Street Bike Boulevard Improvements Dear Mayor and Council members: I live in the downtown area (High Street) and STRONGLY support the recommended improvements to the Bicycle Boulevard. I understand there is opposition to these long sought after bicycle enhancements, but I want to ask you: "How would Bill Roa/man vote on this??" I bicycle on this road 7-10 times per week and I drive it 3-5 per week. It will be a HUGE safety improvement and it is consistent with neighborhood protection goals. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 710-6644 (cell) or 545-8725 if you would like to discuss this matter. Peter Rodgers 237 High Street San Luis Obispo Store, manage and share up to 5G6 with Windows Live SkyDrive. Start uploading now Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook?The Wordsmiths show you how. Learn Now N�IiDCppy �A L Cd'COUNCIL u CDD DIP RED FILE PJ CAO u FIN DIR MEETING AGENDA aACAO C'FIRE CHIEF I ATTORNEY p'PW DIR DATE o a 8 IT00 J1 C 3 2-6LERK/ORIG Q POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS F3F;EC DIR 2" doth Fr'uTILDIR i_(t�t8un/G 0 HR DIR CAS 10/21/2008 C LW(,- Page 1 of 2 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:29 AM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hooper, Audrey Subject: FW: Morro st-Red File Item C3 L151 �i-«- COUNCIL ?'CDD DIR 2CAO 21IN DIR Jake D.Hudson,Senior Traffic Engineer RED FILE CACAO C3'FIRE CHIEF Public Works,Transportation Div. MEETING AGENDA 'ATTORNEY �W DIR City of San Luis Obispo 0 CLERK/ORIG 211P-OLICE CHF 919 Palm Street DATE tv oITEM it C3 ❑ DPP,T�HEADS 2`8EC DIR San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 S , 2rtITIL DIR PH 805.781.7255 �R DIR FAX 805.781.7198 �L°Bt�NC�L From: Overby, Chris `s Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:46 AM To: Hudson, Jake Subject: FW: Morro st-Red File Item C3 From: Mark Grayson [mailto:markdgrayson@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 8:40 PM To: Overby, Chris Subject: Morro st. Greetings Mr Overby, Thank you for helping me get this information to the people who can make the difference. I would like the following to go on record with the city council. I would like to speak at the meeting and cannot. I will arrive late. Greetings Council members, Mark Grayson (791 Church st.) I come to you as a previous bicycle advisory council member and someone who uses a bike in most all aspects of life. Years back when the 'Bill Rollman Bike Boulevard" plan was developed I was hopeful. Then as each portion was approved and implemented, I was proud and ecstatic! Such a grand amount of change has taken place for all the folks who use route and its accompanying links. Bravo! Since the drafting of the plan rider use nation wide has jumped as a result to foolish fossil fuel prices. All the safer routes that are bike friendly in this city are full of users today. Please devote the resources necessary to increase safety by installing the barriers to control the speeding cars. The oppositions to the barriers are those typical questions of"who owns the road?" Most all riders 10/21/2008 Page 2 of 2 just want to arrive alive! Cars kill more Americans per year than anything else. With the clear route open for cars they go fast, this is easy math. Or sit at the end of Morro and watch the cars get surprised that the road ends. Please do the right thing and keep the traffic from entering too far into the boulevard. Sure some business and homes that might be effected by going around the block, why is this so draining? This town will have another green feather in its cap! It will inspire more people to arrive alive! Help us elevate the traffic constipation and stay safe at the same time! Thanks for your time! Mark Grayson markdgra3�son@a gmail.com 805 550 9160 10/21/2008 Ilulllll i council mcmoizanlblum Date: October 16, 2008 TO: City Council VIA: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer FROM: Jay D. Walter, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Red File Item C3 MORRO STREET-BILL ROALMAN BIKE BLVD. October 21, 2008 City Council Meeting The purpose of this memo is to address several concerns that have been raised in correspondence to the City Council regarding the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd project, including clarification on the actual number of diverters proposed, access routes into and from the Morro Street neighborhood, and the overall purpose of the project. The project includes only two diverters, one at the intersection of Morro and Buchon and the other at the intersection of Morro and Leff. These diverters only restrict through movements on Morro and left turns from Pismo & Leff, all other movements would still be permitted. The intention of the project remains shifting modal priority from vehicular traffic to bicycle traffic on Morro Street. Vehicles attempting to travel into or out of the Downtown would be diverted over to Osos Street. Neighborhood access is not significantly limited, and Attachment 1 & 2 depicts the new access patterns to and from the Morro Street Neighborhood. The plans and specifications being presented to the council encompass the final phase of the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. project. To date three other phases have been completed in preparation for this final phase; Phase I: Closure of Morro Street at Santa Barbara Street, Phase II: Bicycle Signal Installation at Santa Barbara & Upham, & Phase III: Signing & striping of the bike route and right-of-way (stop sign) modifications along Morro Street. Staff understands that physical changes made to force a shift in modal priority is a difficult and potentially divisive venture; however through the development and approval of the City's Circulation Element, Bicycle Transportation Plan, and Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. plan these specific changes to Morro Street have been identified by the community and Council as a priority. Further questions can be it qc d to Jake Hudson in the Traffic Division. 3'COUNC'IL CDD DIR a CAO Z'FIN DIR RED FILE [?'ACAO 'a FIRE CHIEF MEETING AGENDA E rATTORNEY aPw DIR aCLERKIORIG `'POLICE CHF DATE lola, TEM #_C!__ El D PT HEADS C'REC DIR a L L3E LITIL DIR B �UNE 2:-'HR DIR_ g:lstaff eportsagendas-minutest ccmemos120D81red file council memorandum bill roalman bike blvd.doc "Cowrict L CA-0 ATTACHMENT 1 VEHICLE ACCESS TO MORRO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD MARSH t A0 J _qAS as A MORRO @ PISMO: 0 0 Curb Extensions(Bulb-Outs) STREET See Figure 2 for Detail. 0 -46 an Figure 2-Morro @ Pismo MORRO @BUCHON: Curb Extension(Bulb-Out)Detail Traffic Diverter for Vehicles- 0 Bicycles OK �0 See Figure 3 for Detail. M M ;o ZMD BU�GH am a TV 71-1 MORRO @ LEFF: Traffic Diverter for Vehicles- - Bicycles OK figure 3 Morro Quchon See Figure 4 for Detail. 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Traffic Diverter Detail 40 ;o� M Ll IF STIR 'I Figure 1-B-ill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard- Figure 4-Morro @ Leff Vicinity Map Proposed Improvements Traffic Diverter Detail _ Page 1 of I v i Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:43 PM RECEIVED To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hooper, Audrey OCT 21 2000 Subject: Bike Blvd-Red File Item C3 SLO CITY CLERK Importance: High From: Mike Borger [mailto:mike.borger@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:22 PM To: Overby, Chris Subject: Bike Blvd Mr Overby, I am an eight year resident and cyclist of San Luis Obispo. I appreciate the many improvements that the city has made in that time for cyclists and I look forward to the other that I expect to come. I have been a particular fan of Bike Blvd and the bike trails since they relieve much of the anxiety of riding in and among traffic by separating cyclists from the cars. I think the cars also appreciate not needing to worry for the safety of the cyclists. I look forward to the final improvements on Bike Blvd; the traffic calming devices to discourage the few speeding cars which abuse the stretch and repaving to create a smooth ride for cyclists and drivers alike. I think these improvements will encourage more cyclists to use Bike Blvd and cars to be responsible without police intervention. I look forward to these improvements. I am, however, concerned that the road might be paved without the addition of traffic calming devices. I think that would be a mistake. Paving alone would encourage drivers to take the road with greater frequency without discouraging speeding. This would make the situation dangerous for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians alike. Please install traffic calming devices and new paving in conjunction to improve our city and keep everyone safe. Mike Borger 1530 Santa Rosa St Apt 1 H14-12.0 El—COUNCIL I CDD DIR RED FILE [rTTAO 2TIN DIR 0-ACA0 B-FIRE CHIEF MEETING AGENDA 2-;kTTORNEY 2-PW DIR O-CLERK%ORIG 2--POLICE CHF DATE!o od ITEi�� W �3 ❑ DEPT HEADS C REC DIR L'�UTIL DIR ! lByn/� 2--�4RDIt1 �oun.lriflL NPug 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake RECEIVED C Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:43 PM R E C E[V E To: Hampian, Ken OCT 212000 Cc: Chippendale,Sue; Hooper, Audrey Subject: Bike Blvd-Red File Item C3 SLO CITY CLERK Importance: High From: Mike Borger [mailto:mike.borger@gmail.com] e0W/UC!(, C L&/Z/L Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:22 PM N b VC�2�3 y To: Overby, Chris Subject: Bike Blvd ACA O h)A'L 7Z—/L Mr Overby, A70te vG% T7ZI.8 I am an eight year resident and cyclist of San Luis Obispo. I appreciate the many improvements that the city has made in that time for cyclists and I look forward to the other that I expect to come. I have been a particular fan of Bike Blvd and the bike trails since they relieve much of the anxiety of riding in and among traffic by separating cyclists from the cars. I think the cars also appreciate not needing to worry for the safety of the cyclists. I look forward to the final improvements on Bike Blvd; the traffic calming devices to discourage the few speeding cars which abuse the stretch and repaving to create a smooth ride for cyclists and drivers alike. I think these improvements will encourage more cyclists to use Bike Blvd and cars to be responsible without police intervention. I look forward to these improvements. I am, however, concerned that the road might be paved without the addition of traffic calming devices. I think that would be a mistake. Paving alone would encourage drivers to take the road with greater frequency without discouraging speeding. This would make the situation dangerous for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians alike. Please install traffic calming devices and new paving in conjunction to improve our city and keep everyone safe. Mike Borger 1530 Santa Rosa St Apt 1 10/21/2008 Page 1 of 2 Council, SloCity From: Carlyn Christianson [mriyn@camaslo.com] Sent: Tue 10/14/2008 7:35 AM To: Overby, Chris Cc: Council, SloCity; Carlyn Christianson;Carol Geihs; Gerald Davidson;Gerry Montgomery;janinslo@msn.com; Janice Wang; Kitch Bamide; Linda&Roy Rawlings(Irawlings@hughes.net); Maureen McGee; Stephen Gale;Tim Azerkan;Tom&Elaine Smith;Trey Duffy; Wayne&Trudy Rydberg Subject: traffic diverters on Morro Street Attachments: COUNCIL U CDD DIR [City Council please do not reply to this email] lelCAO CETIFIN DIR CYACAO [,'i FIRE CHIEF RED FILE g TTORNEY P' PW DIR MEETING AGENDA u CLERK/ORIG ZrPOLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS Cf EC DIR Dear Mr. Overby, DATE 1016410 r ITEM #63 ❑ L p UTIL DIR ❑ iR rLi64 eHR OR Well I'm calmer now and I'm sure you are happy about that. idea Ale, My questions continue: why does the City believe it is necessary to put *three*traffic diverters on a relatively short section of a dead-end street? We get no commercial traffic, except for things like movers or.pizza deliverers (and boy is it going to be a nightmare to explain to strangers or people who don't speak our language or teenager pizza drivers or visitors exactly how to get to our houses without running into diverters.) And truly I do come and go all times of the day on Morro, and rarely if ever(I can't recall a single instance) see anyone speeding or using this road as a thoroughfare into or out of downtown. It just doesn't happen! If someone were to try it(like me, I've experimented), what you find is that it is definitely not better to use Morro even right now without diverters—the regular arterials and collectors, like Chorro or Osos/Santa Barbara, are measurably more efficient and faster. I know I am just an anecdotal source of data but really, where did the City get the idea that this is a problem? From data or from other anecdotes? I also do not understand why three diverters are necessary. If Morro truly is some kind of secret freeway, even one diverter on this short section of street, halfway between the dead-end and Pismo, say, would work just as well as three diverters. Come on! Save the city some money and effort, because this will indeed be like Chorro—once people live with it for some time,the complaints will get louder, not go away. I would like the City and especially your department to reconsider this"last"aspect of the plan for the Roalman Bicycle Boulevard. As it stands with three diverters, it is a waste of taxpayer money, and does not measurably benefit the bicycles using Morro, but does measurably cause problems for the many people who*live* on the street. I also forgot to mention that I would like my emails to be included in the City Council staff report as part of the public record, in case you have not done this already. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/traffic%20diverters%20on%2OMor... 10/14/2008 Page 2 of 2 Thank you, Carlyn Christianson 1415 Morro St.,#16 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 https://mail.sl ocity.org/exchange/slocitycounci VInbox/traffic%20diverters%20on%20Mor... 10/14/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chippendale, Sue From: Overby, Chris Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 1:05 PM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hudson, Jake; Bochum, Tim Subject: Red File Item C3 Importance: High Ken, Please see email below regarding the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd, Item C3 on the October 21 Council Agenda. Chris Overby coverby .slocityorg Engineer II Public Works, Transportation Division City of San Luis Obispo 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781-7178, Fax (805) 781-7198 From: Donette Dunaway [mailto:dunawayfields@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 11:44 AM To: Overby, Chris Subject; morro st. driving restrictions Hi, I'm emailing support for driving restrictions for the bike boulevard. Sounds great! Especially when I have my kids ride down the boulevard. Is there another method you suggest to lend support? Thanks, �Pq rL LYCOUNCIL !CDD DIR Donette Dunaway RED FILE 2tAO 2-FIN DIR - MEETING AGENDA ICAO CTFIRE CHIEF 2525 Boulevard Del Campo, 9'�TTORNEY �W DIR DATE /1 ! a ITEM # C-3 �LERK/ORIG LyPOLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS �REC DIR SLO, CA 93401 Compri— Q"UTIL DIR -u--HR DIR / Do You Yahoo!? /0" Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 10/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Attachments can contain viruses that may harm your computer. Attachments may not display correctly. Coun©I, SloCity From: Dan MacKirdy[dmackirdy@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 10/17/2008 1:32 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Positive Support for Work on the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd Attachments: Ll Bike Blvd Letter and Signatures from Morro St Residents,pdf(287KB) Dear Mayor and Council Members: I am a homeowner on Morro St. and I spoke at a city council meeting on June 3rd, 2008,during the public comment period to express my concern about the traffic situation on the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. I urged the council to act quickly to complete the traffic calming elements on Morro St. because my observations and the city's own traffic studies indicated a dramatic increase in the number of speeders on Morro St. since the stop signs were removed(northbound between Islay and Buchon showed 100% increase In the number of speeders traveling over 25mph,and a 500% Increase in the number of speeders traveling over 35 mph). At the June 3rd council meeting, I also had in my possession a letter signed by over 20 residents Irving on or around Morro St. urging the council to take immediate action to address the speeding on Morro by completing the plans for bulb-outs and traffic diverters. I didn't submit the letter because it appeared the council was ready to take action. However, I am submitting the letter and signatures now to the council as a show of support for the proposed traffic calming elements. The letter is attached in PDF format with signatures starting on the second page. I believe the traffic diverters and bulb-outs are necessary safety features to make the bike blvd work. And at a time when citizens are looking for courageous environmental leadership, I am proud of the council and city staff for supporting alternative transportation like biking. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Dan MacKirdy 1517 Morro St. FOEPTHEADS RED FILE L cDD DIR2'FIN DIR MEETING AGENDA E"RIRE CHIEF DATE ITEM # O'PW DIR a�3 L'POLICE CHF LTREC DIRC-rUTIL OIR �C6LruelC_. �CLG�LrC https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Positive%a2OSupport%20for%20 W... 10/20/2008 I� May 2, 2008 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council members: I am a homeowner on Morro St. and I'm appealing for your help. I think the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. is wonderful in concept, but in its current state, I fear it has created a dangerous situation for residents living on Morro. Since the stop signs were changed at the intersections of Buchon, Islay and Church, the number of dangerous speeders has increased dramatically on our street. Morro St. has become the fastest route across this part of town and has essentially become an unimpeded boulevard for cars. City staff has good data to support my observations that the number of speeders has increased. Based on recent SLO City traffic measurements taken on Morro St. after the stop signs were changed,the total number of northbound speeders (cars traveling over 25mph)between Islay and Buchon increased 100%. The total number of northbound speeders traveling over 35 mph(which I consider a very dangerous speed on our residential street) increased 500%. These statistics are based on traffic data provided to me by SLO City. I have met with SLO City staff(all of whom have been very cooperative)to express my concerns about the dangerous conditions on Morro St. and I've attended a Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting to explain the situation. From those meetings, it sounds like further traffic calming measures might be planned in the future depending on traffic data, but I'm living with the traffic problem now and would greatly appreciate a speedy remedy. I think it is important to immediately move forward with the curb bulb-outs at each intersection along Morro St., as well as the installation of a traffic diverter at Buchon or Islay, which would block car traffic but allow bikes to pass through. If these measures are going to be delayed or are no longer in the plan,then I think the stop signs should be added back to the intersections along Morro St. There is also a need to remedy the dead-end where Morro St. meets Santa Barbara St. Ever since the.stop signs were changed,there is a steady stream of drivers that fail to realize Morro St. comes to a dead-end(even with all the signage). It is actually quite amazing to see how many cars are making this mistake. While most cars realize their mistake in time, some cars are coming to an abrupt last-minute stop right as the street ends, or as in the case several months ago, a car crashed through the dead-end and hit the porch of a nearby house (the crushed concrete steps are still there). These drivers then attempt a three or four-point turn around on this narrow section of Morro. Some sort of barrier to entry needs to be in place so cars avoid this dead-end section all together. Not only are these cars turning around right in the middle of the Bike Blvd, but there have been numerous incidences of parked cars getting hit as drivers try to negotiate a tight turn- around. In summary, I want to communicate that I am supportive of a completed Bike Blvd that reduces the number of speeders and the volume of cars so that Morro St. is once again pedestrian and family-friendly. Since the installation of the Bike Blvd has done the opposite in both categories (number of cars and number of speeders), I consider it in need of immediate attention and I am asking for your assistance in providing relief. As a daily bike commuter, I want to be a supporter of the Bike Blvd, but I cannot support this project at the expense of our once-peaceful neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I thank.you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely,. Dan MacKirdy 1517 Morro Street, SLO 805-801-6756 572 Si— 1'32-9: Moho S". sr� LR-FF st (co Morr�) ,. � I'/' )c4 I of{o I I i• / �y4As S CRArAQ gig KL A`1 sT 7�qVw �o�o OGjr,yez, AIT �rlF�r s� 121,e 14-4 S• t�:c� � Cry �t=s��,Cj 1. I I. Page 1 of 2 t Council, SloCity From: Carlyn Christianson [carlyn@camasio.com] Sent: Sun 10/12/2008 10:59 PM To: Overby, Chris Cc: Council,SloCity; Carlyn Christianson; Carol Geihs; Gerald Davidson; Gerry Montgomery;janinslo@msn.com;Janice Wang; Kitch Samicle; Linda &Roy Rawlings(Irawiings@hughes.net); Maureen McGee; Stephen Gale;Tim Azerkan;Tom&Elaine Smith;Trey Duffy; Wayne&Trudy Rydberg Subject: bike boulevard a-P&D CUP`! MA-rL Attachments: LE ! 'CDD DIR aFIN DIR[Note: City Council please do not reply via email.] (1-FIRE CHIEFEYPOL CE CHF RED FILE [r'REC DIR 'MEETING AGENDAZ-1UTIL DIRDear Mr. Overby, DATE/C a/ ITEM # C3 Q HR DIR First, I'm hoping that I am just misunderstanding the letter I just received from the City (and didn't open until now) and that the City is not actually putting up barriers that completely stop all traffic from going through three different intersections if that traffic is driving along Morro Street(as opposed to crossing Morro). If I AM understanding the letter, then my response is: ARE YOU GUYS INSANE????? I "UVE" on Morro.Street!!!! Are you now telling me that no matter where I'm going, including driving on my OWN STREET, I can ONLY go to Pismo Street (where I 'have'to turn left?) TRAFFIC DIVERTERS!?! It's A STREET. This is a worse idea than the stupid speed bumps on Chorro. Yeah, the bike boulevard will be great except for all the really pissed off people who live on Morro Street who are driving all over the downtown trying to simply get from one part of Morro to another part of Morro. And why bother re-paving it? There won't be any cars on it!! I don't know who is giving the city their information, but I drive or bike or walk down Morro street at all times on all days and there isn't enough "speed or volume"of traffic to make this in any way a good idea. I have not observed EVER a car going faster than the speed limit, and the volume is negligible, basically only people who live on Morro Street. Driving down your own street! What a concept! I don't know where the city gets the time or money to dream up some of these ideas. Morro Street is not treated as a way into downtown except by people who LIVE ON IT. Blocking off the end of the street and other changes have worked well for bicycles, and diverters at three intersections seems like one more of those ideas that bureaucrats get because they have nothing better to do. Why doesn't the city spend the money they are going to spend on traffic diverters (and then the other money they are going to spend taking them back out) on doing something useful for everyone, like cleaning up the downtown or planting a tree or something. Jeez when I voted for the sales tax increase I never dreamed that this is the kind of thing we'd now spend our money on. Can't the government of even our little town just LEAVE THINGS ALONE?!? Do you have to spend more of my taxpayer money doing more things that just create more hassle and more irritation? I will be out of town of October 21 but will be speaking to the City Council about this individually before I go. I am adamantly opposed to the city placing traffic diverters at the three intersections of Morro Street, to put it mildly. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/bike%20boulevard.EML?Cmd=open 10/13/2008 Page 2 of 2 Sincere but not happy, Carlyn Christianson 1415 Morro St. #16 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciVInbox/bike%20boulevard.EML?Cmd=open 10/13/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:09 AM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hooper, Audrey Subject: Red File Item C3 From: Dan Kallal To: Council, SloCity Cc: Overby, Chris Sent: Mon Oct 20 11:05:44 2008 Subject: Support the Bicycle Blvd. To the San Luis Obispo City Council, San Luis Obispo is making awesome progress towards making bicycles a viable form of transportation! The street trees along Monro St. have served well to make the Bicycle Blvd. a pleasant path to travel. The reorientation of the stop signs have served well to make the Bicycle Blvd. a convenient path to travel. Now the much needed completion of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard will illustrate our community's continued commitment to providing cyclists a safe path to travel. Please support the completion of the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard and install the much needed traffic diverting devises as proposed in the current design. Thank you for your continued work towards making our community a place where bicycles are not just considered "alternative" transportation. Bicycles are transportation! cc: Chris Overby Sincerely, Dan Kallal 835 Francis SLO, Ca "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal." Martin Luther King Jr. G�COUNCIL 'Lr CDD DIA RED FILE 2�AC 30-FIN DIR AO MEETING AGENDA F-e 7ORNEY DPW pIRHIEF DATE ITEC%I CLERK/ORIG PTPOLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS D�REC DIR L::� TIL DIR Z-HR DIR /Cko 10/20/2008 /GC 6R-(C Page 1 of 1 i Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:35 AM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hooper, Audrey Subject: Red File Item C3 Importance: High From: Jessica Berry To: Overby, Chris Sent: Mon Oct 20 09:31:52 2008 Subject: Bike Boulevard Mr. Overby, As a resident of 888 Church Street(adjacent to the Bike Boulevard) I would like to thank you and the city for planning to put in the traffic control devices along the Bill Roalman Bike Boulevard. I live on the bike boulevard and appreciate the ability to travel safely on it on a bicycle. Having the boulevard makes it easier and safer for cyclists to get downtown, and it reduces the need for cyclists to travel on Osos, which is a faster moving and higher traffic road. As a resident on the boulevard, I see many cyclists using it every day:families, college students, the elderly. Where I live, on the corner of Osos and Church, I also see a lot of cars speeding up the boulevard, thinking they can get to Osos at Upham. I see them whipping around at that corner and cutting back to Church. I'm guessing they do this because there are no stops between Pismo and Osos on the bike boulevard and car drivers see that as an opportunity to go faster. Putting in the traffic control devices will probably fix this problem and the boulevard will feel safer for cyclists and pedestrians. So as a resident and cyclist, I am grateful to the City for this added safety bonus. Please do not change your mind about this! Put the devices in! I would hate to see an accident on that street simply because car drivers don't fully realize that Morro Street is for bicyclists. Thank you, Jessica Berry Transportation Planner SLOCOG / Regional Rideshare 1150 Osos Street, Suite 202 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 p: 805-781-1385 f: 805-781-5703 wwwalocog.o[ www.rideshare.org FEIDEPTHEADS %�l L- 27CDD DIR i TIN DIR p-FIRE CHIEF RED FILE 3"?W DIR MEETING AGENDA GREC DIR CHF DATELO , v ITEP:q C3 C�'(JTIL DIR E�--HR DIR �C6uA/C1L . 10/20/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:36 AM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale, Sue; Hooper, Audrey Subject: Red File Item C3 Importance: High From: Erik Rutherford To: Overby, Chris Sent: Mon Oct 20 10:20:312008 Subject: traffic calming devices Mr.. Overby I was given your email address as a contact to voice my support of the traffic calming devices on Morro Street. I think it is a good idea- not just for now but for the future. With the ever-increasing bicycle traffic on the Bike Blvd, the potential for vehicle-bicycle accidents will continue to intensify. Thank you Erik Rutherford flxlsZ CO L L-1-COUNCIL p'CDD DIR EnAO 2-FIN DIR RED FILE I cAo 2-FIRE CHIEF C`ATTORNEY 2� pw DIR — (MEETING AGENDA LCL ERK/ORIG L''POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS 'D" EC DIR DATE lva, ITEM �3 ly Pt 05 p'DTIL DIR —� 6E R DIR '--CA-D jCLL�C 10/20/2008 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:55 AM To: Hampian, Ken Cc: Chippendale,.Sue; Hooper,Audrey Subject: Red File C3 ----- Original Message ----- From: ccandjb@charter.net <ccandjb@charter.net> To: Overby, Chris Sent: Mon Oct 20 10:31:11 2008 Subject: Bike Boulevard Mr. Overby, I have read the staff report for the improvements to the Bike Boulevard. As a City resident and a cyclist, I support the project. I think it improves our City. Thank you, Craig Campbell 2'COUNCIL TCDD DIR SAO 2-FIN DIR D-ACAO D-FIRE CHIEF RED FILE DAnORNE' D'PW DIR Q CLERK/ORIG 3-POLICE CHF — MEETING AGENDA ❑ DE T yEADS CfiREC DIR 2FUTrr DATE104Z2VA IT{=I�.1 s',` Ti'G(1�. El-HR iD RIR i Page I of 1 Chippendale, Sue From: Hudson, Jake Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:10 PM To: Chippendale, Sue Cc: Walter,.Jay; Bochum, Tim Subject: Red File for C3 From: Suzanne and MaryKate [mailto:parkabito@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:08 PM To: Overby, Chris Subject: Roalman bike boulevard Chris, Thank you so much for the construction update. I think the bulb outs will be a great accent to the neighborhood streets and more safety for the cyclist. I myself ride my bike to work and I have felt safer just seeing the pavement markings. I like that Morro was closed off at Santa Barbara; however that just forced cut-through traffic on Church and Morro. The cyclists are still in danger, as people don't stop at the new church and Morro stop signs from both directions. I am hoping there is a chance to reduce the speed of traffic on church and Morro with bulb-out in that area too. Since there is no right turn allowed by the fire station anymore, (Broad and Santa Barbara) people race down to church and cut across to save time. We have lived in our home for over 30 years and since the no right tum on Santa Barbara and Broad (on a red light )went in, we have seen more cut through traffic. There are many children on our street and many cyclists come down Church to get on Santa Barbara and Morro. Our backyard is on the historic railroad district boundary and I believe that bulb-outs on Morro at Church would be very beneficial to the cyclist and a way to maintain the quaintness of the area.They not only allow for more people gathering but offer more safety to the cyclists from the cut through traffic. Pleas consider these points when discussing further construction updates. Thank you MaryKate Morabito �� CoP7 �YMfN� 2'COUNCIL CDD DIR ICAO FIN DIR RED FILE 21 ACAO 13`FIRE CHIEF CTATTORNEY Z' pw DIR MEETING AGENDA PICLERK/ORIG Z POLICE CHF DATE * 401TEM # 13 DEPT HEADS C�REC DIR ��i g L'IUTIL DIR T2iB,— C�i HR DIR �L'0 Lt A)C!L- 10/16/2008 10/16/2008 =f D ET-COUNCIL C DD DIR C!'CA0 2r'FIN DIR RED FILE 2 ACAO 211RE CHIEF — MEETING AGENDA ATTORNEY 2� pw OIR ,p L�CLERK/ORIG 2r CLICE CHF May 2, 2008 DATE�EM # J ❑ D PT FADS 0 FR DIR 0 TIL DR rte L7 HR DIR Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council members: I am a homeowner on Morro St. and I'm appealing for your help. I think the Bill Roalman Bike Blvd. is wonderful in concept,but in its current state, I fear it has created a dangerous situation for residents living on Morro. Since the stop signs were changed at the intersections of Buchon, Islay and Church, the number of dangerous speeders has increased dramatically on our street. Morro St..has become the fastest route across this part of town and has essentially become an unimpeded boulevard for cars. City staff has good data to support my observations that the number of speeders has increased. Based on recent SLO City traffic measurements taken on Monro St. after the stop signs were changed, the total number of northbound speeders (cars traveling over 25mph)between Islay and Buchon increased 100%. The total number of northbound speeders traveling over 35 mph(which I consider a very dangerous speed on our residential street)increased 500%. These statistics are based on traffic data provided to me by SLO City. I have met with SLO City staff(all of whom have been very cooperative)to express my concerns about the dangerous conditions on Morro St. and I've attended a Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting to explain the situation. From those meetings, it sounds like further traffic calming measures might be planned in the future depending on traffic data, but I'm living with the traffic problem now and would greatly appreciate a speedy remedy. I think it is important to immediately move forward with the curb bulb-outs at each intersection along Morro St., as well as the installation of a traffic diverter at Buchon or Islay, which would block car traffic but allow bikes to pass through. If these measures are going to be delayed or are no longer in the plan, then I think the stop signs should be added back to the intersections along Morro St. There is also a need to remedy the dead-end where Morro St. meets Santa Barbara St. Ever since the stop signs were.changed,there is a.steady stream of drivers that fail to realize Morro St. comes to a dead-end(even with all the signage). It is actually quite amazing to see how many cars are making this mistake. While most cars realize their mistake in time, some cars are coming to an abrupt last-minute stop right as the street ends, or as in the case several months ago, a car crashed through the dead-end and hit the porch of a nearby house (the crushed concrete steps are still there). These drivers then attempt a three or four-point turn around on this narrow section of Morro. Some sort of barrier to entry needs to be in place so cars avoid this dead-end section all together. Not only are these cars turning around right in the middle of the Bike Blvd,but there have been numerous incidences of parked cars getting hit as drivers try to negotiate a tight turn- around. In summary,I want to communicate that I am supportive of a completed Bike Blvd that reduces the number of speeders and the volume of cars so that Morro St. is once again pedestrian and family-friendly. Since the installation of the Bike Blvd has done the opposite in both categories (number of cars and number of speeders), I consider it in need of immediate attention and I am asking for your assistance in providing relief. As a daily bike commuter, I want to be a supporter of the Bike Blvd,but I cannot support this project at the expense of our once-peaceful neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I thank you in advance for your,consideration. Sincerely,; Dan MacKirdy 1517 Morro Street, SLO 805-801-6756 L. 572 L 5f 1528 mcr- :}-. i6ce9 vP'`/ � 11J1� R1Pb1 J LAFF 0Yr7 ) �3 MUS f c� a9 rrnorro S-t , Y4 �I a s7 SycAs s Crz���2 B CSS [SL Aj S-7• 4 gyro Mor to CLG. t Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Chris Black[cblackride@aol.com] Sent: Fri 10/17/2008 12:12 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Roalman Bike Blvd. (Consent Item 3) Attachments: Dear SLO city council, I would like to begin by thanking the council for the work that has been done on the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard (Morro Street) in San Luis Obispo.I use this route almost daily when crossing San Luis Obispo by bicycle. The removal of bicycle lanes on Santa Barbara Street have made it nearly mandatory for bicyclists to divert to Morro Street Instead of using Osos Street. I have noticed an increase in automobile traffic(and an increase in speed)on Morro Street since the stop signs for traffic on Morro Street were removed. I implore the City Council to finish the construction of the Bicycle Boulevard by approving the installation of traffic diverters and bulb-outs.This will make the Bicycle Boulevard safer for the cyclists using it, hopefully inspiring others to ride a bike instead of choosing to drive a car. Chris Black San Luis Obispo,CA f119-2� CDo �!2!/ki� Q—COUNCIL !, CDD DIR RED FILE E CAO FIN DIR MEETING AGENDA 12MID C ORNEY !yFIRE CHIEF U PW DIR DATE* ITEM k-63 LERK/CRIG yPOLICE CHF EPT HEADS C� EC DIR rB UTIL DIR DIR Aaou RJCI L https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciL/Inbox/Roalman%2OBike%20Blvd.%20(... 10/20/2008 council z� j agenba RepoRt �- CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Michael D.McCluskey,Public works Director Prepared By: Peggy Mandeville,Transportation Planning Associate SUBJECT: NAMING OF THE BILL ROALMAN BICYCLE BOULEVARD AND BUDGET FOR THE BICYCLE BOULEVARD PROJECT ON MORRO STREET(Specification No. 90195) CAO RECOA04ENDATION 1. As recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Committee,the Cultural Heritage Committee and the Architectural Review Commission, adopt a resolution naming the bicycle boulevard on Morro Street,"The Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard". 2. Approve the following transfers and appropriations to the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard project bu dget: a. Transfer of$57,500 from the Downtown Access Improvements Project budget. b. Transfer of$120,000 from the Morro-Santa Barbara Traffic Signal Installation project budget. e. Appropriation of$108,000 in Bicycle Transportation Account(BTA)grant revenue d Appropriation of$120,000 in Urban State Highway Account(SHA)grant revenue DISCUSSION The Bell Roalman Bieyde Boulevard At the request of the City Council, Council Member Mulholland met with the Bicycle Advisory Committee(BAC)and Architect u it Review Commission(ARC)to develop an idea for a memorial to former Council Member Bill Roalman who recently passed away. Council Member Mulholland, Amena Atta(widow of former Council Member Bill Roalman),the BAC,and the ARC all support the naming of the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard in Bill's memory as a fitting tribute. Bndgef Design for the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard project is nearing completion, and Public Works should be ready to advertise for bids on a construction contract within the next few months. As the design consultant begins to prepare the construction cost estimate, it will be helpful to lmow the approximate construction budget available. Even though this project has been identified as an important City goal during the current financial plan, no specific budget for the total project has Previously been developed. Instead, it has always been anticipated that as the project design proceeds and is eventually bid, budget appropriations ficin other project accounts would be . f Council Agenda Report:Morro Street Bicycle Blvd.Name and Budget Page 2 transferred into the project to establish the total available construction amount At this point funding for the design of the bicycle boulevard has been appropriated for the project,however, no money bas been formally appropriated for construction. For this reason,Public Works is proposing various budget transfers and appropriations that will create a$396,000 total construction budget The City has been diligently pursuing and has received a number of giants (ie. improvements to downtown access,Morro-Santa Barbara traffic signal,bicycle boulevar(,and bicycle improvement grants) to assist in the funding of this project Consolidating these fiords into the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard project budget now allows better tracking of costs and finding as well as comparisons of construction estimates to the total budget available. The Morro Sheri Bicycle Boulevard project includes the following components: • Closure of Morro Street at Santa Barbara Street to vehicular traffic. • Construction of Marro Street cul-de-sac and the extension of the residential driveway at 1841 Morro Street • Construction of new bike path and sidewalk connection between new Morro Street tail-de- sac and Santa Barbara Street • Installation of landscaping at closure. • Installation of traffic signal at reconfigured Santa Baxbara/Upham/RTC intersection. • Construction of sidewalk bulbouts, landscape planters and tree wells on Monro Street between Santa Barbara and Pacific Streets. • Repositioning of stop signs at Morro/Buchon,Morro/I *,and Morro/Church ia�sections • Installation of pavement stencils and signage identifying the bicycle boulevard route. (The installation of pedestrian scale lighting has been approved by the Architectural Review Commission as a component of the project,however no finding has been allocated for lighting.) Actual cost estimates for construction have not yet been established The project has slowly evolved from a basic project consisting of a signal and resigning of Morro Street to the scope of improvements listed above. Staff does not believe that the project when fully designed will cost the full$396,000 proposed in the budget shown. When final engineer's estimates are received and the project is brought to the Council for approval of bid documents,the Council will be able to transfer excess finding.to other projects at that time or choose to await the end of construction for such transfers to take place. CONCURRENCES With positive recommendations from the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Cultural Heritage Committee, the Architectuml Review Commission approved the Morro Street Bicycle Boulevard project on September 3, 2002. Each Committec/Commission also recommended that the City Council name the bicycle boulevard on Morro Street,"The Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard". Council Agenda Report:Morro Street Bicycle Blvd Name and Budget Page 3 FISCAL EWPACT Consolidating the various project funds and approving the recommended transfers and new appropriations will have no impact to the City's General Fund Project funding status and proposed budget actions are as follows: Proposed Project Budget: Amount Status Design Bicycle Boulevard(actual) $21,335 complete Traffic Signal,Signing,and Striping(actual) 9,000 encumbered Mono Street Closure(actual) 4,995 encumbered RTC Driveway Reconfiguration(actual) 4,990 encumbered Topographic and Survey Work(actual) 41980 complete Printing and Advertising(actual date plus remaining estimated) 11416 upcoming Contingencies(estimated) 749 on going Subtotal Design -T4-7j465 Construction(including 100/6 contingencies) 396,000 May`03 Total Project Budget $4439465 Sources for Proposed Project Budget. Existing Appropriations of State SHA Grant Revenue $35,000 Existing Appropriations of General Fund Revenue 2,965 Transfer of Budget from Downtown Access Improvements* 57,500 Transfer of Budget from the Morro-SB Traffic Signal** 120,000 New Appropriation of State BTA Grant Revenue 108,000 New Appropriation of State SHA Grant Revenue 120,000 Total Sources for Project Budget *State SHA Grant Revenue *«TIF Fund Revenue As shown, except for a minor previous appropriation of General Fwud revenue, the project budget will befrnanced entirely by grant revenue or TlFfees. Transfer from the Downtown Access Improvements Project Budget. There is$57,500 remaining in this project budget. The original purpose for this project was to -build small projects to enhance bicycle and pedestrian access in the downtown". Consequently, using this money for the Bicycle Boulevard Project is appropriate. Transfer from the Morro-Sarna Barbara Traffic Signal Project Budget. Public Works is recommending tbat the total $120,000 be transferred into the Morro Street BB Project budget for construction of the Morro-Santa Barbara traffic signal in order to meet the required local match for a State BTA grant(see the next paragraph) and maintain potential project flexibility as design and es- 3 Council Agenda Report:Morro Street Bicycle Blvd.Name and Budget Page 4 bidding is completed. Once all grant funds are expended, TIF monies will be used on the project with any remaining fiords being returned to the unappropriated balance of the TIF Fund to be used for other projects. New Appropriation of State BTA Grant Revenue. The State of California has programmed $108,000 of State BTA giant revenue for the Bicycle Boulevard project, specifically the traffic signal portion. This grant requires a local match of$12,000. New Am mpriation of State SHA Grant Revenue. The San Luis Obispo Council of Govemments (SLOCOG)has also programmed$120,000 of prior year State SHA grant mmrue for minor bicycle improvements in tate City. SLOCOG has approved the use of this money for the Bicycle Boulevard project.Any SHA monies left over after construction action of the project will be used on futm bikeways projects. Attachments: 1. Resolution naming the bicycle boulevard L•\Camcil Agenda Reports12003 agenda reports190195-Memo 5t BDm Blvd name and budgadoc l�7 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2003 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NAMING THE BICYCLE BOULEVARD ON MORRO STREET`"THE BILL ROALMAN BICYCLE BOULEVARD" WHEREAS, the City Council of San Luis Obispo wishes to create a memorial to former Council Member and recently deceased Bill Roalman;and WIEREAS, on June 20, 2002 the Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed several ideas for memorials to former Council Member Roalman and recommended the Monro Street Bicycle Boulevard as a fitting tribute;and WHEREAS, on July 22, 2002 the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed the Bicycle Advisory Committee's recommendation and referred the project to the Architectural Review Commission with a recommendation that the new bicycle boulevard be dedicated in the memory of former Council Member Bill Roalman;and VM3REAS,on September 3,2002 the Architectural Review Commission supported both the Bicycle Advisory and the Cultural Heritage Committees' recommendation that the bicycle boulevard be named after former Council Member Bill Roalman;and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendations of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Cultural Heritage Committee, the Architectural Review Commission, and any public testimony regarding the naming of the bicycle boulevard after former Council Member Bill Roalman. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that the bicycle boulevard on Morro Street is hereby named, "The Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard". Upon motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2�3. ATTACE04FAT 1 Mayor Dave Romero ATTEST: Lee Price,City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • t Gil Trujillo, g City Attorney