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MISSION: The purpose of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) is to
provide oversight and policy direction on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian
transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to bicycling and walking
outside the City.
ROLL CALL: Lea Brooks (Chair), Ken Kienow (Vice Chair), Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Briana
Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan Roberts
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are
of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Active Transportation
Committee. The Committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other
than to briefly respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow up on such
issues.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 20, 2018 (Attachment 1)
1. ACTION ITEM: Select Preferred Alternative for Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin
Connector Trail (60 min) -- Fukushima
2. INFORMATION ITEM: Active Transportation Plan Update (30 Min) – Fukushima
3. INFORMATION ITEM: Committee Items (10 Min)
4. INFORMATION ITEM: Project Updates (10 min) – Fukushima
COMMITTEE AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (5 min)
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held January 17, 2019
Agenda – Regular Meeting
Active Transportation Committee
(formerly the Bicycle Advisory Committee)
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – 6:00 pm
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance.
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1. ACTION ITEM: Select Preferred Alternative for Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin
Connector Trail (60 min) -- Fukushima
City staff will give a presentation on the Bob Jones Trail Oceaniare to Calle Joaquin Connector
alternatives. Over the last year, the project consultant has been working with City staff on a Project
Study Report (See Attachment 3) to help evaluate the alignment alternatives, identify the constraints
and opportunities, and further the project readiness before beginning the environmental analysis. Staff
will present the report and ask the ATC to identify a preferred alternative for recommendation to the
City Council at its December 4th, 2018 study session.
Background
The Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connector is a project identified in the Bicycle
Transportation Plan and the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Master Plan. The facility is intended to
provide a parallel off-street alternative to Los Osos Valley Road for bicycle and pedestrian travel
as well as access to the County portion of the Bob Jones Trail. The project is also centrally
located to the San Luis Ranch, Froom, and Avila Ranch development areas and thus will serve as
a key bicycle and pedestrian connector in the area. In the 2017-19 Financial Plan, funding for
project development work was allocated. Now that 3 viable route alternatives have been
identified the next step is to select a preferred alternative that will undergo more rigorous
environmental review.
As identified in the Project Study Report, the consultant has explored three alternatives for
study. Alternative 1 is the alignment identified in the Bicycle Transportation Plan, while
Alternative 2 is the alignment found in the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Master Plan
(http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=1916). Given the partial creek orientation of
Alternative 2, the consultant also explored an alignment that would fully utilize the riparian
area for the trail user experience. This is included in Alternat ive 3.
Alternatives Assessment
Alternative 1:
Estimated Cost: $2,911,500
Route Length: Class I (.48 Miles)
Class II (.23 Miles)
Class III (.14 Miles)
Total (.85 Miles)
This alignment includes an on-street class II & III facility
along Calle Joaquin Road. The alignment then continues
north parallel to Highway 101, turns west through the
Agricultural Reserve Area, then crosses Prefumo Creek
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behind Target and connects with Froom Ranch Road at Oceanaire.
PROS: This alignment has the least level of conflict with existing terrain and vegetation , poses
the least impacts to the creek, and would require only one bridge. The overall cost of
Alternative 1 is approximately 30% less than Alternative 3. In addition, the City’s full design
standards for Class I facilities can be accommodated along this alignment. Because this
alignment is further from Prefumo Creek and heavily vegetated areas the level of permitting,
security concerns, and overall project costs are lower as compared to the shortest and most
direct route. Both Alternative 1 & 2 bisect the agricultural area, however Alternative 1 would
have the least impact on agricultural operations. Both Alternatives 1 & 2 are longer than the
shortest most direct route (Alternative 3), however Alternative 1 is approximately 4% shorter
than alternative 2.
CONS: Both Alternatives 1 & 2 are up to 20% longer than Alternative 3 and almost half of the
route is Class II & III on-street facilities, therefore these alternatives would be expected to have
a lower affect on bicycle and pedestrian mode split as compared to Alternative 3.
Alternative 2:
Estimated Cost: $2,270,200
Route Length: Class I (.52 Miles)
Class II (.23 Miles)
Class III (.14 Miles)
Total (.89 Miles)
This alignment is indicated in the Calle Joaquin
Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin
Agricultural Reserve. From Froom Ranch Way, it crosses
Prefumo Creek and parallels the creek for 1,100 ft
before crossing the agricultural reserve and wraps
around the BMW dealership before connecting to Calle
Joaquin Road.
PROS: This alignment has a higher level of conflict with existing terrain and vegetation than
Alternative 1 but less than Alternative 3 and would still only require one bridge. The o verall cost
of this alternative is also 45% less than Alternative 3, making it the most affordable alternative.
This alignment would yield more of a riparian experience for trail users than Alternative 1. With
this alternative, City full design standards for Class I facilities can be accommodated.
CONS: This alignment would bifurcate the agricultural reserve area. Due to the flood plain, the
trail alignment would require a close proximity to the wall of the BMW. This alignment would
also create corners with tight turn radii and the site distance around corners would be tighter.
As with Alternative 1, this alternative is not anticipated to have as great an effect on increasing
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the bicycle mode share as Alternative 3 since it would not feature a fully off-street facility.
Given the proximity to the creek, this alternative would require a higher level of permitting and
environmental mitigation than Alternative 1 but less than Alternative 3.
Paths along creek corridors do have a higher propensity for attracting illicit behavior and
transient encampments, however this can be somewhat mitigated with lighting, emergency call
boxes, and improved access for police patrols.
Alternative 3: Trail along Creek all the way to Calle Joaquin
Estimated Cost: $4,137,300
Estimate Route Length: Class I / Class IV (.7 Miles)
Total (.7 Miles)
This alternative follows the same alignment as Alt 2 for the
first 1,100 feet but then continues along the creek and
crosses the creek again before joining with Calle Joaquin
behind the AAA building.
PROS: This alignment would provide the shortest and most
direct route with virtually all of the route featuring an off-
street facility. Therefore, this alternative is anticipated to
have the greatest affect on increasing pedestrian and bicycle mode splits. The alternative also
provides a secondary benefit of enhancing the creek corridor and providing better access for
maintenance and enforcement crews. The alternative does not bisect current or future
agricultural areas as do alternatives 1 & 2.
CONS: This alignment is the most expensive of the alternatives, estimated at $4.1 million due to
the more difficult terrain, heavy vegetation, and the need for two bridges as opposed to one
under the other alternatives. Due to the terrain constraints , design exceptions from the
minimum City width standards would be needed at pinch points in the route, however
minimum State width standards could be met. The route would also require a higher level of
permitting and environmental mitigation given its proximity to the creek corridor.
Paths along creek corridors do have a higher propensity for attracting illicit behavior and
transient encampments, however this can be somewhat mitigated with lighting, emergency call
boxes, and improved access for police patrols.
Next Steps
The Project Study Report including the ATC recommendation will be provided to the City
Council at a study session on December 4, 2018.
Staff Recommendation: The ATC should select a preferred alternative for council consideration
to be further analyzed and evaluated.
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Attachment 2: Bob Jones Trail Alignments Map
Attachment 3: Project Study Report
Attachment 4: Bob Jones Trail Excerpt from the Bicycle Transportation Plan
2. INFORMATION ITEM: Active Transportation Plan Update (20 min) -- Fukushima
This item will provide an update on the Active Transportation Plan effort. Staff will discuss work that
has been completed to date and next steps.
Attachment 5: Active Transportation Plan Examples
3. INFORMATION ITEM: Committee Items (5 min)
Committee member updates on items of news related to the committee
4. INFORMATION ITEM: Project and Committee Updates (20 min)
• Bike Light Safety Campaign
• Jennifer Street Bridge Repair
• Halloween Pedestrian Safety Campaign
• Laurel Lane Complete Streets Project
• Bikeshare / Scootershare
• Safe Routes to School Path Ramona to Foothill Connector
• Items for next meeting
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Committee and Staff Announcements (5 min)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held: January 17, 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DRAFT September 20, 2018 ATC Minutes
2. Bob Jones Trail Alignments Map
3. Project Study Report: Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connection
4. Bob Jones Trail Excerpt from the Bicycle Transportation Plan
5. Active Transportation Plan Examples
6. Minor Bikeway Improvements List
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DRAFT Minutes 2
Active Transportation Committee - Regular Meeting 3
(Formerly the Bicycle Advisory Committee)4
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Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 7
Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee 8
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CA 9
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MISSION: 12
The purpose of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) is to provide oversight and policy 13
direction on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation in San Luis Obispo and its 14
relationship to bicycling and walking outside the City. 15
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CALL TO ORDER 17
A regular meeting of the Active Transportation Committee was called to order on Thursday, 18
September 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San 19
Luis Obispo, California, by Lea Brooks, Chair. 20
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ATC Members Present 22
Lea Brooks Chair 23
Jenna Espinosa 24
Timothy Jouet 25
Briana Martenies 26
Paul Orton 27
Jonathan Roberts 28
ATC Members Absent 29
Ken Kienow Vice-Chair 30
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City of SLO Staff Present 32
Adam Fukushima Active Transportation Manager 33
Lareina Gamboa Recording Secretary 34
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 36
Rick Ellison, Director - Bike SLO County, introduced himself to the committee as the new 37
Director for Bike SLO County, and expressed his enthusiasm for his new role and to work with 38
the committee as he also lives and bike’s within SLO. 39
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MINUTES 41
May 17, 2018 and July 19, 2018 42
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Attachment 1, Page 1 of 4
CM JOUET motioned to approve the minutes of both meetings with no amendments. CM 44
MARTENIES seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. 45
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INFORMATION ITEM 48
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Agenda Item #1: Bikeshare and Scooter Share Services 50
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Public Comment: 52
Keith Dunlop, resident, shared his first-hand experience with rideshare scooters, and cautioned 53
the committee of the pros and cons he witnessed. 54
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Charles Weir, resident, also shared his first-hand experience, and has seen the negative 56
impacts rideshare scooter businesses have left on other cities and is glad the City staff is 57
thinking ahead. 58
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Garrett Otto, resident, echoed previous comments, and would like to see the city mitigate by 60
thinking ahead of any possible arrival of rideshare scooter services. 61
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Carol Hall, resident, expressed her concern about the safety aspect of rideshare scooters and 63
wants to know who will be held liable for injuries. 64
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Myron Amerine, resident and vice-chair of the County Bicycle Committee, cautions about 66
inaccurate data. Not all data is reported to the Public Works department. If information is not 67
received, it cannot be documented. 68
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Kim Bisheff, resident, warrants asking Bird company to chip in for infrastructure funding needs 70
and informed the committee about Skip scooters that works with cities to get rid of nuisance 71
factors. 72
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ACTION ITEM 74
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Agenda Item #2: City Budget Goals, DRAFT ATC Recommendations 76
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Public Comment: 78
The Committee received emails in support of the Penny Lane Project, SLO Streets for All, and 79
the Anholm Bikeway Project, and one email not in favor of the Prefumo Creek to Oceanaire 80
section of the Bob Jones Trail. 81
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Myron Amerine, resident, wants to make sure the committee supports the following projects: 83
Completion of the Railroad Safety Trail from Taft to the CHP, the Bob Jones Trail connections 84
from LOVR to the Octagon Barn, and Calle Joaquin to Froom Ranch (behind Target), the 85
Anholm Southern end completion, as well as maintenance projects, like drainage grades, 86
bollard removals, and bike way maintenance, such as the Class I Trail from Broad Street to 87
Attachment 1, Page 2 of 4
Sacramento. And, Amerine does not support the Penny Lane Project due to cost and lack of 88
traffic flow. 89
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Steve Klisch, resident and SLO Streets for All steering committee member, encouraged the 91
committee to make Anholm Bikeway Plan a high priority to enable residents to commute by bike 92
in a safe environment. 93
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John Layous, resident, came to support the Penny Lane Bridge Project as it will give cycling 95
commuters a safe route alternative to the high-speed traffic along Johnson Street. 96
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Kim Bisheff, resident, came to support Anholm Bike Path as an important project and reminded 98
the committee if it is not completed in a timely manner the mode share shift will be lost. 99
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Jesse Englert, resident, echoed previous comments in support of Safe Routes To School and 101
the Anholm Bikeway Project that will offer families safe environments to commute to and from 102
school as well as neighboring communities. 103
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Garrett Otto, resident, also spoke in support of the Anholm Bikeway Project and wants to make 105
sure there is committee support to finish the project to help reach the mode share goal. 106
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MOTION: CM JOUET moved to accept the draft Active Transportation Committee 108
recommendation goals for the Fiscal Year of 2019 to 2021; CM ESPINOSA seconded. 109
Motion passed unanimously, carried 6-0. 110
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INFORMATION ITEMS 112
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Agenda Item #3: Active Transportation Plan Update 114
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Public Comment: 116
Myron Amerine, resident, asked the Committee to have an objected ranking system for projects. 117
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Agenda Item #4: Committee Items 119
None. 120
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Agenda Item #5: Project Updates 122
Staff updated the Committee about the progress of current and future projects. 123
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COMMITTEE AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS 126
Staff and the Committee discussed upcoming events and next meeting topics. 127
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ADJOURNMENT 129
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MOTION: CM ORTON moved to adjourn the meeting; CM JOUET seconded. Motion 131
passed unanimously, carried 6-0. 132
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. 134
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NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 136
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Minutes prepared by Lareina Gamboa, Recording Secretary. 138
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APPROVED BY THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/18 142
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POTENTIALWETLANDMEADOWFigure 3: Trail Alignment AlternativesAttachment 2, Page 1 of 1
Project Study Report
Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to
Calle Joaquin Connection
Prepared for
City of San Luis Obispo
Public Works Department
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Prepared by
Cannon
1050 Southwood Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Althouse and Meade, Inc.
1602 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Earth Systems Pacific
4378 Old Santa Fe Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attachment 3, Page 1 of 21
Project Study Report
Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin
Administrative Draft
November, 2018
Prepared By:
Attachment 3, Page 2 of 21
Contributors
City of San Luis Obispo
Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation
Manager
Jake Hudson, Transportation Manager
Robert Hill, Natural Resources Manager
Earth Systems Pacific
Robert Down, Vice President, Senior Engineer
Cannon
Larry Kraemer, Director, Public Infrastructure
Chenin Otto, Civil Associate Engineer
Althouse and Meade, Inc
LynneDee Althouse, Principal Scientist
Darcee Guttilla, Senior Biologist
Attachment 3, Page 3 of 21
Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 1
November 2018
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Project Overview ........................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Purpose and Scope .................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Project Study Area ..................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Trail Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................ 3
2 Design Standards ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 City of San Luis Obispo Standards .......................................................................... 4
2.2 California HDM ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3 National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Design Guidance 4
2.4 City of San Luis Obispo 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan ................................... 4
2.5 Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002 ........................... 4
3 Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints ...................................................................... 5
3.1 Previous Studies ........................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Land Use ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Agricultural Resources.............................................................................................. 6
3.4 Biological Resources................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Trail Connection Opportunities ................................................................................ 7
3.7 Right of Way Constraints .......................................................................................... 7
4 User Needs .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Bicycle and Walking Experience .............................................................................. 8
4.2 Facilities, Activity Nodes and Destinations............................................................. 8
5 Analysis of Trail Alternatives............................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Trail Alternatives ........................................................................................................ 8
5.1.1 Alternative 1: Trail Along Agricultural Access Road ........................................ 10
5.1.2 Alternative 2: Trail along Creek ....................................................................... 10
5.1.3 Alternative 3: Trail along Creek all the way to Calle Joaquin .......................... 10
5.2 Analysis of Existing Bridge Structure and Condition .......................................... 11
5.3 Cost Analysis ........................................................................................................... 11
6 Alignment Selection ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Advisory Body Input and Community Input .......................................................... 18
7 Preferred Alignment ......................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Consultant Recommendations ............................................................................... 18
8 Next Steps.......................................................................................................................................... 18
List of Figures
1. Bob Jones Trail City of San Luis Obispo
Overview
2. Bob Jones Trail Typical Cross Section
3. Alignment Alternatives Overview
List of Tables
1. Summary of Cost Comparison
2. Alignment Alternatives Matrix
3. Alignment Alternatives Cost Comparison
4. Alignment 1 Cost Estimate
5. Alignment 2 Cost Estimate
6. Alignment 3 Cost Estimate
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Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 2
November 2018
1 Introduction
1.1 Project Overview
The Bob Jones Trail is a regional pathway intended to connect the City of San Luis Obispo’s downtown
core to Avila Beach. The Bob Jones Trail is comprised of numerous segments within the City of San Luis
Obispo and unincorporated County of San Luis Obispo. As a critical piece in the City’s 2013 Bicycle
Transportation Plan (City Bike Plan) as well as the County Bikeways Plan, the Trail provides a
transportation and recreation corridor and a connection to the state-legislated California Coastal Trail.
Several segments of this trail have been constructed and several more are in the planning and design
phase. The Bob Jones Trail segments within the City of San Luis Obispo are highlighted in Figure 1
below.
The extension of the Bob Jones Trail along Prefumo Creek from the end of Oceanaire Avenue (Segment
4), near Froom Ranch Way, to the northern end of Calle Joaquin is identified in the 2013 Bicycle
Transportation Plan, as well as the Agricultural Master Plan (Ag Plan) for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural
Reserve. However, both documents indicate differences in the alignment of the trail; depending on which
alignment is constructed the trail will be approximately 2,500 to 3,500 feet long. Near Oceanaire Avenue
the trail will cross Froom Ranch Road and then cross over Prefumo Creek via a proposed
bikeway/pedestrian bridge. From the creek crossing, the trail will generally follow the creek or existing
agricultural dirt roads until it connects to Calle Joaquin.
Figure 1: Bob Jones Trail City of San Luis
Obispo Overview
Segment 1: Marsh Street to Prado Road
Segment 2: Prado Road to Los Osos Valley
Road
Segment 3: Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire
Ave/Froom Ranch Way
Segment 4: L.O.V.R. to South Higuera (City
Octagon Barn Connection)
Segment 5: Octagon Barn to Avila Beach
(County of San Luis Obispo)
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Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 3
November 2018
1.2 Purpose and Scope
The goals of this project study report are to evaluate alignment alternatives, review constraints and
opportunities, and select a preferred alignment for the extension of the Bob Jones Trail from Calle
Joaquin to Oceanaire. The report also presents a concept design for the preferred alternative to further
the “readiness” of this project to compete for grants funding for final design and construction, and help
inform the environmental documentation of the project. An effort has been made to analyze how the trail
alignment interfaces with potential future development in the area, which will include the extension of
Froom Ranch Way over Prefumo Creek.
1.3 Project Study Area
The specific focus of this project study is from the southern end of Oceanaire Drive to Calle Joaquin. The
proposed route starting from Oceanaire going south traverses through City-owned land and right-of-way
dedicated by the Prefumo Creek Commons development. Once the trail crosses the creek to the east
bank, the trail will be within the City-owned agricultural reserve. The agricultural reserve is adjacent to
Prefumo Creek and the proposed San Luis Ranch development, which includes an agricultural reserve
dedication directly adjacent to the existing reserve. The San Luis Ranch development project may
include a construction access road along the east border of the City reserve which may ultimately be
dedicated as an access easement for a shared agricultural access road for both parcels. It is also
important to note that this area is entirely contained within the 100-year flood plain and it is not feasible to
fill within the area because of impacts to the floodplain and historical drainage path. The alternatives for a
connection to Calle Joaquin are discussed in detail later in this report, but Alternative 3 crosses back to
the west side of Prefumo Creek to follow the creek corridor through four private properties.
1.4 Trail Goals and Objectives
The goal of Trail Segment 4 of the City of SLO portion of the Bob Jones Trail is to provide a safe and
convenient bicycle and pedestrian connection between Calle Joaquin through the agricultural reserve to
the residential and commercial developments adjacent to Prefumo Creek to the south of Madonna Road.
The trail should integrate with adjacent developments and the City’s Bicycle Master Plan. Environmental,
cultural, biological, and agricultural impacts as well as construction costs should be minimized as much
as possible to increase the likelihood for funding and feasibility of construction.
Some additional overall objectives for the Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail are listed below from the Bob
Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002.
Trail Alignment Objectives
· Minimize trail encroachment into creek setback areas. Encroachment should only occur where
physical constraints prevent placement outside of the setback area or where encroachment into
the setback area is deemed the most appropriate location for the trail facility
· Avoid encroachment into the creek channel and riparian habitat where possible.
· Look for opportunities to support and enhance recreational users.
· Look for important connections - align trail with other bike routes, urban uses and residential
areas.
· Avoid vehicle and pedestrian conflicts to the greatest extent possible.
· Minimize creek and drainage crossings.
· Look for good connections for law enforcement and maintenance access.
· Utilize signalized intersections at street crossings where possible.
· Align trail to allow for logical placement of staging areas.
· Avoid areas of extreme topography.
· Maintain consistency with the Bicycle Transportation Plan.
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Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 4
November 2018
Trail Design Objectives
· Provide secure and controlled access for:
o Police and Fire Support
o Trail Maintenance
· Reduce potential for vandalism, theft and trespass.
· Provide for directional and safety signage.
· Provide security lighting at staging areas and road crossings.
· Locate staging areas at appropriate locations along trail that provide:
o Restrooms
o Telephone
o Drinking water
o Bike racks and lockers
o Trash receptacles
o Shelter / seating
o Information kiosks
· Provide Informational Kiosks at major staging areas for:
o Rules of trail use and hours of operation, directional signing (“you are here”)
o Location map for nearby services, significant information references, and mapping
· Provide interpretive exhibits at appropriate locations along the trail corridor for:
o Environmental and historical information
· Incorporate consistent design character for all areas of the trail corridor.
· Choose appropriate landscape materials, such as local native plants, for all new landscape and
enhancement areas.
· Provide for physical buffers between trail and adjacent uses or habitats.
· Use fences and/or other barriers:
o As a separation between the trail and sensitive riparian habitat
o As a separation from adjacent land uses
2 Design Standards
2.1 City of San Luis Obispo Standards
The Trail design should be consistent with the City of San Luis Obispo Standards for Class I Bikeways,
which generally provides for a 12’ wide solid surface trail with two-foot shoulders on each side
2.2 California HDM
The trail should follow design guidelines provided by the California Highway Design Manual.
2.3 National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Design Guidance
The City has adopted NACTO as a primary design guide for development of bicycle facilities. The trail
should use best practices from this design guidance as possible.
2.4 City of San Luis Obispo 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan
The City’s Bike Plan provides general route and design guidelines; some importance design guidance
that applies to this project include:
· Where a bikeway extends along a creek, a four-foot tall split rail or wood and wire fence shall be
installed at the inside edge of the bikeway to discourage trail users from entering the creek.
· Bikeways that cross or border agricultural land shall be fenced and signed to discourage
trespassing onto adjoining areas.
2.5 Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002
The Bob Jones Trail Plan describes a scenic bike path along the creek corridors from the City of San Luis
Obispo to Avila Beach. The plan designates the “Bob Jones” standard as a 12’ wide asphalt Trail outside
the creek setback (or an 8’ wide Trail within the creek setback) with two-foot shoulders.
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Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 5
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Figure 2: Bob Jones Trail Typical Section
Source: Adapted from Bob Jones City-To-Sea Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002
3 Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints
3.1 Previous Studies
Previous studies for this project area include:
Agricultural Master Plan for
the City of San Luis Obispo’s
Calle Joaquin Agricultural
Reserve, 2011
City of San Luis Obispo
Bicycle Transportation Plan,
2013
Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail
Preliminary Alignment Plan,
2002
Additional studies reviews for this project include:
· Environmental Impact Report for the San Luis Ranch Project, 2017
3.2 Land Use
Figure 3 shows the three trail alignment alternatives. Starting from the north end of the project, the trail
begins at the south end of Oceanaire Drive, which services Low Density Residential to the North west of
Prefumo Creek. The trail will cross City right-of-way dedicated for the extension of Froom Ranch Way
and connect to City-owned property zoned for Conservation/Open Space dedicated as part of the
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Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 6
November 2018
Prefumo Creek Commons commercial project to the west. This area is currently developed as a park and
creek Open Space area. Once the trail crosses to the east of Prefumo Creek the Trail runs through City-
owned property zoned for Conservation/Open Space bordered by Highway 101 to the east, Tourist
Commercial to the South, Prefumo Creek to the East and residential/future Froom Ranch Right of Way to
the North. Properties adjacent to the creek south of the City owned property area are zoned for
commercial. At this time, the properties are mostly used for automotive sales, service, and associated
businesses. The Bear Valley Center hosts a variety of commercial and retail services.
3.3 Agricultural Resources
A large portion of this trail will run through or adjacent to existing agricultural land. Agricultural operations
in this area date back to approximately 1900. Most of this land is currently being cultivated for row crops.
The soils where crops are currently planted are considered prime agricultural soils. The only constraint is
that some soils may become unworkable in the wet season and the farm road on the eastern border of
the City’s agricultural reserve can become inaccessible with heavy rains. The Trail should be aligned to
minimize impacts to cultivation and farming access.
The 25-acre existing Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve was dedicated to the City of San Luis Obispo as
part of the preservation of agricultural land requirement when adjacent agricultural land was developed.
With the development of the San Luis Ranch parcel, the agricultural reserve will more than double. The
current plan for San Luis Ranch includes a shared farm access road to be constructed on the San Luis
Ranch parcel for the benefit of the existing reserve and the reserve dedicated by that project. The Calle
Joaquin Agricultural Reserve Master Plan includes provisions for the Bob Jones Trail along the creek
corridor. Plans for the property are to lease 20 acres of cultivatable land to a nonprofit for production with
plans for a light processing facility and an education center. Maintenance of the creek corridor, Bob
Jones Trail, and other small areas will be maintained by the City. Since the master plan was developed,
Central Coast Grown has secured a 20-year lease on the property and plans are developing as
anticipated.
3.4 Biological Resources
Most of the alignment of the trail will run along the Prefumo Creek Corridor. In the vicinity of this project,
Prefumo Creek is carrying water from Laguna Lake to San Luis Obispo Creek. Some man-made
concrete structures, irrigation lines, storm drain outlets and other evidence of human management of this
creek is present. Significant amounts of trash and evidence of human habitation within the creek corridor
were observed during site visits for this project. It also appeared that stormwater runoff from some of the
commercial properties on the south end of the project may be going directly into the creek. In a 2016
Biological Assessment Report for San Luis Ranch by Althouse and Meade Prefumo Creek’s riparian
corridor was described as “Gdominated by arroyo willow but is invaded by non-native trees such as
Canary Island date palm which have encroached from residential yards on the west side of the creek.
The eastern creek bank is lined with mature blue gum eucalyptus. Prefumo Creek is an important
connection between San Luis Obispo Creek and Laguna Lake. It is often seasonally dry, and water flow
is subsurface during summer months.”
In the Environmental Impact Report for San Luis Ranch, Rincon Environmental staff reported that the
project site contains suitable habitat for sixteen special status animal species, but no special status plant
species. The creek corridor is a potential habitat for some of the special status species, though none of
these species were detected during the study. Other species, such as various birds and monarch
butterflies identified within the report, are specific to grasslands and tree stands that are not within the
bikeway project area. During the San Luis Ranch project study, as well as site visits for this project,
standing pools of water were observed near the proposed bridge crossing of Froom Ranch Way.
According to Althouse and Meade’s report at the time they were observed in May 2016 the pools
contained a sufficient amount of cover, protective canopy, and depth to support California red-legged frog
breeding; and the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) documents an occurrence of CRLF just
north of the confluence of Prefumo Creek and San Luis Obispo Creek, approximately one-half mile
downstream from the project site. In January 2018, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stated that “San
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Luis Ranch may affect but is unlikely to adversely affect the federally threatened California red-legged
frog (Rana draytonii).”
The report also notes that Prefumo Creek is a federally-designated critical habitat for the south-central
California Coast distinct population segment (DPS) steelhead. According to the 2011 Agricultural Master
Plan for the San Joaquin Agricultural Reserve (Ag Plan), the water quality within the project vicinity is
inferior and steelhead do not stay within this area; they only migrate through the area when the creek
flows during the rainy season. In November 2017, the National Marine Fisheries Services stated that the
San Luis Ranch Project would not have a direct effect to steelhead trout: “Because usable habitat for
steelhead within the action area persists for only a few months during the wet season (e.g.,
December through May) and no work would occur during this period or when water is present in the
creek, no direct effects to steelhead are anticipated to occur from the proposed action.”
The Prefumo Creek riparian zone (willow woodland vegetation) is considered Waters of the State on the
banks, and Waters of the U.S. and the State below the ordinary high water mark in the channel and within
adjacent wetlands that contain hydric soil, wetland vegetation, and exhibit wetland hydrology. Impacts to
Waters of the State and outside of federal jurisdiction require authorization under the Porter Cologne Act
and a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement under Fish and Game Code 1602.
Potential wetland habitat occurs on the east side of Prefumo Creek near the proposed bridge for
Alignment 3. This habitat was identified in the Ag Plan as an area that is prone to flooding and would
likely be a feature regulated as a Water of the State and Water of the U.S. (special aquatic site).
This area is identified on Figure 3.
3.5 Cultural Resources
The alignment of this project is proposed to cross existing developed land, adjacent to a creek corridor,
and through established agricultural land. There are no known major items of cultural or historical
significance on the current City property. No disturbance to cultural resources is anticipated with this
project, however areas within 150’ of Prefumo Creek are considered sensitive archeological sites and so
the City policy requires a Phase I Archeological Resources Inventory for permitting of construction within
this area.
3.6 Trail Connection Opportunities
This section of the trail is a critical link in the City’s Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail which is intended to
connect the west end of the downtown San Luis Obispo to the southwest corner of the city limits with
connection to the County portion of the trail beyond, ultimately connecting to Avila Beach. This section is
intended to connect the Laguna Lake (Oceanaire) residential neighborhood through the retail commercial
area south of Froom Ranch Road to Calle Joaquin with a connection to the future extension of Froom
Ranch Way East of Prefumo Creek. The Class I path will end at Calle Joaquin and the bikeway will
continue via surface streets to another Class I connection planned to the Octagon Barn, which is the
City’s southernmost portion of the trail. Proposed development (San Luis Ranch) to the north east of the
trail will provide a Class I connection to Madonna Road and ultimately a better connection to downtown
San Luis Obispo. The proposed development will have a direct link to this section of the Bob Jones Trail
at the proposed Froom Ranch Way bridge crossing.
3.7 Right of Way Constraints
Alignments 1 and 2 are contained within city property and right-of-way. Alignment 1 is proposed to run
along the eastern border of the existing city-owned agricultural reserve. In this area there is a 10’ PG&E
pole line and Public Utility Easement that may restrict how close the path can be to the property line,
which may push the bike path into the cultivatable land and cause an impact to the existing lease on the
property. Alignment 2 will run adjacent to an existing landscape easement in favor of the adjacent
commercial properties along Calle Joaquin.
Alignment 3 passes through five separate private properties. There is an existing drainage and Public
Utility Easement that is 90’ wide centered on the creek through these properties, so some of the
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development is set back far enough to provide space for a trail between the developed facilities and the
creek. However, there will be some impacts to existing facilities adjacent to the creek and easements will
need to be obtained. Alternative 3 reaches Calle Joaquin on the inside of a roadway curve, and a safe
connection will be needed to the intersection of Los Osos Valley Road. This connection can be contained
within existing City right-of-way, but it may require relocation and reconstruction of some existing facilities.
4 User Needs
4.1 Bicycle and Walking Experience
According to a bicycle user survey conducted by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
(SLOCOG), 64.5% of residents would use a bicycle more if there were more low-stress bicycle facilities
that provide more separation from cars or lower traffic speeds. Each of the alternatives feature Class I
multiuse paths where motor vehicle use would be prohibited. Also, by prohibiting motor vehicle use, each
alternative provides separation from motor vehicle traffic and reduced traffic noise to the benefit of the
walking experience.
4.2 Facilities, Activity Nodes and Destinations
This segment of the Bob Jones Trail serves a few different destinations including: three schools in the
Laguna Lake area, commercial areas along Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road, the City Farm
and education center on the agricultural reserve, and the Octagon Barn on South Higuera. The trail will
be portion of a connection for residents from the east side of Highway 101 to businesses and schools on
the west side and vice versa. For example, a student who lives in the Los Ranchos development may
use the path along their way to C.L. Smith Elementary school. The trail could also be used by residents
and workers from future development along the southern end of Calle Joaquin to access the Madonna
Plaza, and someday destinations east of Highway 101 via the Prado Road Overpass. The path will help
connect users to the City Farm, the Octagon Barn, and ultimately to Avila Beach via the County of San
Luis Obispo’s portion of the trail system.
5 Analysis of Trail Alternatives
This section presents the alignments that were reviewed as a part of this analysis and the pros and cons
of each of those alternatives. See Figure 3 for the Trail alternatives.
5.1 Trail Alternatives
The alternatives presented here stemmed out of the two design documents, the City’s 2013 Bicycle
Transportation Plan and the Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve. Some
potential new alignments became apparent upon preliminary review of the two published alternatives. All
alternatives begin on the northern end at an existing connection to Oceanaire Drive. From here the Trail
proceeds south across a proposed extension of Froom Ranch Way and through existing recreation
facilities adjacent to the Prefumo Creek Commons development to a creek crossing location. The
crossing location and the extension of the trail to Calle Joaquin has three main alternatives presented
below. See Table 2 for a matrix review of the alternatives. The alternatives within this report will be
presented for public outreach and review by appropriate advisory bodies to help select the best one.
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POTENTIALWETLANDMEADOWFigure 3: Trail Alignment AlternativesAttachment 3, Page 12 of 21
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5.1.1 Alternative 1: Trail Along Agricultural Access Road
This alignment was indicated in the City’s 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan. On the east side of Prefumo
Creek the path follows an existing agricultural access road south-east on the north-eastern border of the
Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve toward the north end of Calle Joaquin.
This alignment provides a fairly direct, flat and scenic route with one creek crossing. There appears to be
adequate width to meet design recommendations for a 12’ wide path. This route runs between two
agricultural fields which may have more impact to agricultural operations and cause more exposure for
the users of the path to agricultural equipment. The route likely has the least impact to the creek corridor,
but it does not benefit from the shade of the trees along the creek. Some users may prefer to ride closer
to the natural edge of the creek. The end of this path takes users right past the City Farm and provides
good connectivity to that site, however the Trail does not align with the preliminary plans for developing
the City Farm facilities. The Trail would run parallel to the eastern property line of the existing city
agricultural reserve. There is an existing PG&E pole line and Public Utility Easement that spans this
property line, so the trail may be pushed into agricultural operations in the existing leased property.
Alternative 1 would minimize impacts to riparian vegetation with a perpendicular crossing near the
proposed Froom Ranch Way Bridge. State agency authorization for the bridge and approach ramps
would be required from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
5.1.2 Alternative 2: Trail along Creek
This alignment is indicated in the Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve (Ag
Plan). The path follows the same general alignment as Alternative 1 on the west side of Prefumo Creek
at the Prefumo Commons, but it continues south to a creek crossing shown in the Agricultural Master
Plan. From the bridge the path follows the creek south along the border of the riparian zone from the
bridge crossing to the edge of the City’s property. Alternative 2 would be placed on the edge of
approximately 1100 feet of riparian habitat and would avoid permanent impacts to most of the riparian
habitat. From the south side of City Farm, the path shown on the Ag Plan continues to generally follow
the border of the property all the way to the cul-de-sac at the north end of Calle Joaquin.
This trail also provides a relatively flat and pleasant user experience with one creek crossing. This
alignment also appears to provide adequate width to meet design recommendations for a 12’ wide path,
though as the design is developed there may be more challenges to providing a wide flat path adjacent to
the creek bank. This option utilizes more of the existing recreation facilities adjacent to the Prefumo
Creek Commons project, but it also requires more modification of the existing trail to provide adequate
width for the trail. This trail is a little less direct, however the trail is consistent with the vision for the Bob
Jones trail under the shade and along the creek corridor. To provide the most direct route possible and
prevent shortcutting some agricultural land will be split by the path near the end. The existing operations
of the City Farm and agricultural lease have provided for this alignment with a 20’ buffer from the edge of
agricultural operations to the edge of the creek riparian habitat and the trail will provide good access for
the City Farm. State agency authorization would be required for biological impacts such as pruning to
the edge of riparian for installation of the bike path (without removing riparian vegetation) and installation
of the creek crossing at bridge site B.
5.1.3 Alternative 3: Trail along Creek all the way to Calle Joaquin
Alignment 3 follows the Alternative 2 toward the City Farm and diverges where Alternative 2 heads away
from the creek and Alternative 3 continues along the creek corridor. As this alignment was developed it
was determined that the west creek bank provided the most room for the trail. There is an existing
drainage and Public Utility Easement that is 90’ wide centered on the creek through these properties, so
most of the development is setback far enough to provide space for a trail between the developed
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facilities and the creek. However, there will be some impacts to existing facilities adjacent to the creek
and easements will need to be obtained. The path crosses back over the creek where it follows the creek
corridor out to Calle Joaquin through private property. Alternative 3 would be placed in or on the edge of
approximately 2750 feet of riparian habitat. Along Calle Joaquin there is a potential to provide a trail out
to Los Osos Valley Road by widening the sidewalk or possibly by providing a two-way cycle track.
This alternative provides the most direct and possibly the most pleasant user experience along the creek
corridor. However, this alignment would require two creek crossings and the path would likely need to be
narrowed to 8’ to minimize impacts to the creek and adjacent properties. The City does not currently own
the right-of-way for this entire trail and easements would be needed through five separate private
properties. The trail could provide a potential benefit to adjacent property owners with fencing and
lighting enhancements. There may also be the potential to reduce creek pollution by providing a buffer
between adjacent properties and the creek bank. This trail is the most expensive of the three alternatives
and it would also have the most impact to the creek and adjacent properties.
5.2 Analysis of Existing Bridge Structure and Condition
The City currently has a bridge in storage that may be useful for this project. The bridge is in two pieces
that are approximately 50’ long each, together they could span 100’. The crossing proposed for
Alternatives 2 and 3 may be able to use this bridge, however the cost associated with designing and
constructing connections and abutments for this bridge versus a new bridge have not been evaluated at
this time.
5.3 Cost Analysis
A preliminary costs analysis was completed for the three alternatives. The costs estimates are based
loosely on the preliminary alignment length, bridge crossings, and preliminary design needs.
Maintenance and right-of-way acquisition were not included in the estimates. See Tables 3-6 for cost
estimates for each alternative.
Table 1: Summary of Cost Comparison
TRAIL LENGTH
(ft) TOTAL COST
ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH
BRIDGE LOCATION A 2,570 $2,911,500
ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE
LOCATION B 2,750 $2,270,000
ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN
WITH BRIDGES A & B 3,320 $4,137,300
Note: See following pages for assumptions and exclusions
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1Agricultural Access Roadadjacent to Ag Reserve to Calle Joaquin Cul-de-Sac2Along creek and through Ag Reserve toCalle Joaquin Cul-de-sac3Along creek toCalle Joaquin Bridges B & D• Moderate-High user experience: scenic, flat, straight, downside may be no shade • Moderate-High user experience: scenic, relatively flat, shaded, potential for bird watching and Creekside recreation• Moderate-High user experience: scenic, relatively flat, shaded, potential for bird watching and Creekside recreation• Good access and exposure to City Farm & Ag Center • Good access and exposure to City Farm & Ag Center • Appears to be most direct with potential for the longest separated low-stress path• DESIGN OPTION: Design shown slight modification from Ag Plan to prevent shortcutting• DESIGN OPTION: Less exposure to Ag Center, but there may be an option to put a trail spur in• DESIGN OPTION: With Bridge at Location B, promotes use of previously installed improvements• Moderate-High safety: good visibility• Moderate-High safety: perception of safety may be decreased with narrow corridor in an area with high transient traffic; however, increased access for police patrol and increased number of users may reduce the transient use and may increase the overall safety of the creek corridor• Moderate-High safety: perception of safety may be decreased with narrow corridor in an area with high transient traffic; however, increased access for police patrol and increased number of users may reduce the transient use and may increase the overall safety of the creek corridor• Potential exposure to agricultural sprays and agricultural equipment • Potential exposure to agricultural sprays, but separated from agricultural equipment• Potential exposure to agricultural sprays, but separated from agricultural equipment• High/Good connectivity on both ends• High/Good connectivity on both ends• Most direct connection• Minimal impacts to riparian habitat at creek• Moderate potential for riparian habitat impact• High potential for riparian habitat impact • Potential for CDFW to require maintenance permit with mitigation to prune riparian vegetation along the corridor. City could amend its existing LSAA for this purpose.• Potential for CDFW to require maintenance permit with mitigation to prune riparian vegetation along the riparian corridor• DESIGN OPTION: Depending on bridge location, may be able to minimize impact by avoiding mature stands of riparian trees• Jurisdictional agencies will likely not support two crossings over one• Low-Moderate impact to useable agricultural land, some impact at bridge• Low-Moderate impact to usable agricultural land: 20’ buffer has been set between cultivation and creek • Low-Moderate impact to usable agricultural land: 20’ buffer has been set between cultivation and creek• Moderate potential impact to operations if route is needed for ag equipment. Creates a separation between two ag parcels.• Low-moderate impact to agricultural operations: some impact at bridge entrance • Low-moderate impact to agricultural operations: some impact at bridge entrance• Moderate potential impacts from off-leash animals• DESIGN OPTION: With shortcut there is the potential to cut off a portion of cultivatable land (not currently used)• Moderate-minimal difficulty• Moderate difficulty• Highest Difficulty• All City-owned land• All City-owned land• Requires lease or land acquisition from 5 property owners• Requires coordination with Ag Lease and agricultural equipment routing• Requires more coordination with jurisdictional agencies (runs adjacent to more jurisdictional boundary)• Utility and Signage Relocation on sidewalk along Calle Joaquin• DESIGN OPTION: Potential for coordination with San Luis Ranch grading access road and connection to development• Topography may be slightly more difficult to design a path through (curves and dips next to creek)• DESIGN OPTION: Potential to use Sanitary Sewer Easement on SLR property to gain access for the City to manholesUSACE CWA Section 404 Not RequiredNot RequiredRequired if fill proposed in federal wetland featureUSFWSConsultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. California Red-legged Frog not authorized). Avoidance required. Consultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. California Red-legged Frog not authorized). Avoidance required. If a 404 permit is required, ESA consultation with USFWS will be requested by USACENMFSConsultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. South-Central California Steelhead Distinct Population Segment not authorized). Avoidance required. Consultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. South-Central California Steelhead Distinct Population Segment not authorized). Avoidance required. If a 404 permit is required, ESA consultation with NMFS will be requested by USACERWQCBCWA Section 401Not requiredNot requiredRequired if fill proposed in federal wetland featureRWQCBNPDES PermitRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zoneNot required if a 401 is needed. An individual WDR would be applied for, not the streamline version, if more than 300 linear feet of riparian habitat is permanently impacted.Potential Impact to Biological and Cultural ResourcesPotential Impact on Agricultural Resources and OperationsEase of ImplementationEnvironmental Permitting1ConsiderationPathway User ExperiencePathway User Safety and ConnectivityTable 2: Alignment Alternatives MatrixAttachment 3, Page 15 of 21
1Agricultural Access Roadadjacent to Ag Reserve to Calle Joaquin Cul-de-Sac2Along creek and through Ag Reserve toCalle Joaquin Cul-de-sac3Along creek toCalle Joaquin Bridges B & DCDFWRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zone and Waters of the State (e.g. federal/state wetland feature)Permit Timing4 to 6 months (allow for approximately 45 days after CEQA document complete). The RWQCB strongly recommends that applicant makes initial telephone or personal contact with RWQCB regulatory staff to discuss a proposed new discharge before submitting application.(Same as Alternative 1)1.5 years if more than 400 linear feet of riparian zone impacted and a USACE 404 permit not required (allows for minimum of one hearing in front of the Water Board). If 404 required, allow approximately 6 to 12 months for a standard 404 and 401 plus LSAA. Provide alternatives analysis to demonstrate how this project is the least damaging project alternative. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. would be required, and a conservation easement placed over the mitigation area. Partial List of Documents RequiredJurisdictional delineation of state and federal features, biological report that covers state and federally protected species, hydrologic analysis (for bridge crossings and any proposed fill on floodplain), and wetland/riparian mitigation and monitoring plan.(Same as Alternative 2 with a compelling reason for impacts to riparian zone that are larger than Alternative 1).Jurisdictional delineation of state and federal features, biological assessment with an effects analysis for federally listed species (for federal agencies) and biological report that covers state and federally protected species (for state agencies), hydrologic analysis (for bridge crossings and any proposed fill on floodplain), biological report that covers state and federally protected species (for state agencies), hydrologic analysis, cultural resources study, and wetland/riparian mitigation and monitoring plan.CLASS I: 2,560 LFCLASS II 1,200 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)CLASS III: 720 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)TOTAL: 4,480 LFCLASS I: 2,750 LFCLASS II 1,200 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)CLASS III: 720 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)TOTAL: 4,670CLASS I: 3,320 LFCLASS I/CLASS IV: 400 LF (On Calle Joaquin)TOTAL: 3,720 LF$2,911,500$2,270,200$4,137,300• BASELINE• BASELINE• Addition of one bridge• DESIGN OPTION: Bridge location B may require demo of existing facilities on the west side of the creek to bring up to Class I standards• Increased construction costs with retaining walls and constraints• Longest total path length• Additional cost for potential sidewalk or street reconfigure• Moderate maintenance needed with potential crossing by agricultural equipment • Moderate-Minimal maintenance, CDFW may require pruning mitigation• Moderate-Minimal maintenance, CDFW may require pruning mitigation• Longer length for maintenance and pruning1. Environmental Permitting NotesUSACEUS Army Corps of Engineers - Clean Water Act Section 404 (Nationwide Permit 14. Linear Transportation Projects. Activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of linear transportation)USFWSUS Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 (or Section 10 if a federal permit nexus is not used)NMFSNational Marine Fisheries Service - Endangered Species Act Section 7 (or Section 10 if a federal permit nexus is not used)RWQCBRegional Water Quality Control Board - Clean Water Act Section 401 (Water Quality Certification required to authorize federal 404 permit)RWQCBRegional Water Quality Control Board - NPDES Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR for STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WATER QUALITY ORDER NO. 2004-0004-DWQ). CDFWCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife - Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (Fish and Game Code 1602)Environmental Permitting, Contd.Length of Trail(off road)Cost *Excludes Permitting and acquisitionMaintenanceConsiderationTable 2: Alignment Alternatives Matrix, ContdAttachment 3, Page 16 of 21
Sheet 1 of 4
PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211
PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO
CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018
TRAIL
LENGTH (ft)TOTAL COST
ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH BRIDGE LOCATION A 2,570 $2,911,500
ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE LOCATION B 2,750 $2,270,200
ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN WITH BRIDGES A & B 3,320 $4,137,300
ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018.
CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS.
OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
DESCRIPTION:
1. Based on SLO County Unit Costs and Bob Jones Pathway Octagon Barn Connection Study as applicable.
2. County unit costs have been escalated to 2017 Caltrans Cost Index as currently used by City of San Luis Obispo. Escalation between 2011 costs
and 2017 is 1.73. Escalation between 2013 Bob Jones Trail Study to 2018 is 1.22.
3. Costs not included: Right of Way acquisition, maintenance, permits, environmental mitigation, site furniture, bike racks, etc.
Alternatives Comparison
Table 3: Alignment Alternatives Cost Comparison
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PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211
PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO
CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018
ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH BRIDGE LOCATION A CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 2,570
DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Mobilization Level 1 1 LS $3,700.00 3,700$
Clearing and Grubbing 41,200 SF $0.03 2,000$
Excavation 2,100 CY $22.00 46,200$
SUBTOTAL 51,900$
DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
4" AC 30,900 SF $6.40 $197,800
12" Class II base (under pavement)30,900 SF $4.32 $133,700
16" Class II Base Shoulder 7,710 SF $5.36 $41,400
Flush Curb 5,200 LF $27.68 $144,000
13' Wide Geogrid 2,800 SF $1.73 $4,900
Chain Link Fence 0 LF $35.00 $0
42" Rail Fence 3,700 LF $11.00 $40,700
Striping (City 7040, 3 stripes)7,710 LF $2.08 $16,100
SUBTOTAL $578,600
DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500
Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000
Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200
SUBTOTAL $171,700
DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Bridge A 100 LF $7,000.00 $700,000
Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)0 LF $103.79 $0
Retaining Walls (3' tall)0 SF $28.00 $0
Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000
Reestablish Access Road (20' MIN width, 22" Base)40,000 SF $7.78 $311,357
SUBTOTAL $1,017,357
TOTAL:1,819,600$
$ 454,900
$ 182,000
182,000$
273,000$
2,911,500$
CM and Administration (15%)
Total Cost
THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018.
CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS.
Sheet 2 of 4OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Environmental Permitting (10%)
Survey and Design (10%)
Construction Contingency (25%)
Table 4: Alignment 1 Cost Estimate
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PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211
PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO
CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018
ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE LOCATION B CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 2,750
DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Mobilization Level 1 1 LS $3,700.00 3,700$
Clearing and Grubbing 44,000 SF $0.03 2,000$
Excavation 2,200 CY $22.00 48,400$
SUBTOTAL 54,100$
DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
4" AC 33,000 SF $6.40 $211,300
12" Class II base (under pavement)33,000 SF $4.32 $142,800
16" Class II Base Shoulder 8,300 SF $5.36 $44,600
Flush Curb 5,500 LF $27.68 $152,300
13' Wide Geogrid 3,000 SF $1.73 $5,200
Chain Link Fence 530 LF $35.00 $18,600
Split Rail Fence 2,600 LF $11.00 $28,600
Striping (City 7040)8,300 LF $2.08 $17,300
SUBTOTAL 620,700$
DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500
Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000
Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200
SUBTOTAL 171,700$
DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Bridge B 80 LF $7,000.00 $560,000
Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)60 LF $103.79 $6,227
Retaining Walls (3' tall)0 SF $28.00 $0
Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000
SUBTOTAL 572,227$
TOTAL:1,418,800$
$ 354,700
$ 141,900
141,900$
212,900$
2,270,200$
Environmental Permitting (10%)
CM and Administration (15%)
Total Cost
THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018.
CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS.
OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Construction Contingency (25%)
Survey and Design (10%)
Sheet 3 of 4
Table 5: Alignment 2 Cost Estimate
Attachment 3, Page 19 of 21
PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211
PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO
CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018
ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN WITH BRIDGES A & B CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 3,320
DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Mobilization Level 2 (includes streetside construction)1 LS $4,900.00 4,900$
Clearing and Grubbing 53,200 SF $0.03 2,000$
Excavation 2,700 CY $22.00 59,400$
SUBTOTAL 66,300$
DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
4" AC 39,900 SF $6.40 $255,400
12" Class II base (under pavement)39,900 SF $4.32 $172,600
16" Class II Base Shoulder 10,000 SF $5.36 $53,700
Flush Curb 6,700 LF $27.68 $185,500
14' Wide Geogrid 3,900 SF $1.73 $6,800
Chain Link Fence 990 LF $35.00 $34,700
Split Rail Fence 2,000 LF $11.00 $22,000
Striping (City 7040, 3 stripes)10,000 LF $2.08 $20,800
SUBTOTAL 751,500$
DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500
Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000
Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200
SUBTOTAL $171,700
DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Bridge B 80 LF $7,000.00 $560,000
Bridge C 100 LF $7,000.00 $700,000
Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)60 LF $103.79 $6,300
Retaining Walls (3' tall)980 SF $28.00 $27,500
Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000
SUBTOTAL $1,299,800
DESCRIPTION:MULTI-USE PATH ALONG CALLE JOAQUIN QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL
Path Length 400 LF
Demo C&G 400 LF $17.30 $7,000
Demo Street 40 CY $86.49 $3,500
Driveway Approaches 384 SF $15.57 $6,000
Sidewalk (5')2000 SF $17.30 $34,600
Stamped Concrete (2.5')1000 SF $25.95 $26,000
Curb and Gutter 400 LF $38.05 $15,300
Relocate Utilities 1 LS $100,000 $100,000
New ADA Ramp 1 LS $3,000 $3,000
Striping (1 CL Stripe)400 LF $2.08 $1,000
Signal Modification 1 LS $100,000 $100,000
SUBTOTAL $296,400
TOTAL:2,585,700$
$ 646,500
$ 258,600
258,600$
387,900$
4,137,300$
Environmental Permitting (10%)
CM and Administration (15%)
Total Cost
THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018.
CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS.
Sheet 4 of 4OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Construction Contingency (25%)
Survey and Design (10%)
Table 6: Alignment 3 Cost Estimate
Attachment 3, Page 20 of 21
Bob Jones Trail
Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire
Specification No 91374
Project Study Report
City of San Luis Obispo Page 18
November 2018
6 Alignment Selection
6.1 Advisory Body Input and Community Input
Advisory body and community input will be engaged as this report is circulated.
7 Preferred Alignment
The preferred alignment should be chosen based on input from the consultants collaborating on this
report, advisory body input, and community input. Only consultant recommendations are included at this
time.
7.1 Consultant Recommendations
Alignment 2 appears to be the best option; Alignment 2 best balances user experience with impacts to
agricultural and biological resources with the cost and ease of implementation. The trail along the creek
will be shady with a pleasant nature-rich feel, which matches the original intent of the Bob Jones trail to
provide a recreational connection between San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach via the drainage channel.
The trail will provide better access to the creek for monitoring overgrowth, and according to some law
enforcement officers, routes like this provide better “eyes on the creek” to report and prevent illegal
activity. The route is already accommodated within the current lease on the city’s agricultural reserve and
will provide good access to the City Farm and education center. This route has less of a potential for
conflicts with farming equipment and less of an impact to cultivatable land than Alternative 1. The
alignment with bridge location B leaves open the possibility of using the bridge the city currently has in
storage.
Regarding using experience, none of the routes stood far above the rest in this analysis and any of the
routes has the potential to create a great connection. Although Alignment 3 arguably provides the best
user experience and most direct route, the implementation would be very difficult and costly. The cost
could be double that of other routes.
Regarding biological impacts and permit costs, the clear leader is Alignment 1, with Alignment 2 close
behind. Permit timing would require four to six months for the first two alternatives. Alignment 3 would
significantly impact the Prefumo Creek riparian corridor on the west side of the creek and permitting
would likely take over 1.5 years.
8 Next Steps
This report will be brought to the appropriate City advisory bodies to help select the best alternative.
Once the alternative is selected, design drawings, environmental review, and any permitting and
acquisitions can begin.
Attachment 3, Page 21 of 21
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Introduction
SanLuisObispo
Cityof
ImplementationWestern Area
2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan
A-77Appendix A: Implementation Projects - Southern Area
Bicycle Transportation
Network1 4 Western Area ProjectsBicycle Parking and
Support Facilities2 Bicycling Education
and Promotion3 Implementation and
Funding4 Southern Area ProjectsCentral Area Projects Northern Area Projects Eastern Area Projects
Pave. Mgt. Zone 4, 5, 6
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Southern Area projects continued:
South Street Channelization at Broad Street
Madonna/Higuera/South Channelization
Roundhouse Ave. Class II
South Hills / Margarita Area Connection
MASP (Margarita Area Specific Plan) Magarita Area Bikeways
MASP Prado East extension to Broad
MASP AASP (Airport Area Sepcific Plan) Acacia Creek Bikeway:
Overall Project
MASP Broad St. Crossing
MASP Rockview to Sports Field
AASP Sports Field to Tank Farm
AASP Santa Fe
AASP Santa Fe to Buckley
Industrial and Capitolio Class II
Industrial to Bougainvillea
Industrial/Tank Farm Class I Bypass
AASP Tank Farm Road Class I Lanes
El Capitan/Poinsettia Class I Connection
MASP AASP Unocal Collector Bikeway
AASP Tank Farm Creek Class I
Buckley Road Bikeway Network: Overall Project
Vachell Lane Class II
Buckley Class II
Buckley Extension Class I and Class II
Buckley Class I path
Buckley Area, East Fork Bikeway
Class III Signage Projects in the Southern Area
Bob Jones City to Sea Trail:
Project Description: A bikeway facility connecting both: The Laguna
Lake Park area and the west end of Marsh St., to the southern City
Limit at South Higuera St. near the Octagon Barn area.
Notes: As does this plan, the Bicycle Transportation Plan updated
May 2007, listed this as a large project with component segments. In
that plan the naming convention was brought forward from the plan
dated May 7th 2002, which listed the pieces as individual projects
“BJT 1 - 12”. For this plan, each project segment has been renamed
by logical location identifiers. The overall project consists of fourteen
component segments. Breaking the project in to component
segments allows them to be treated (funded and implemented)
separately. Cost estimates shown here were updated from the Bob
Jones City-to-Sea Trail cost estimate (see reference in “Related City
Plans” section of this Plan. Only the overall project, listed here, has
been ranked. Cross referencing of naming is supplied in Appendix H.
See also, “Mid Higuera Street Enhancement Plan.”
Intent: The intent of this project is to join the proposed SLO County
Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail with the downtown core and the Laguna
Lake area businesses and neighborhoods.
Priority:
First
School Zone:
Hawthorne
C. L. Smith
Bishop Peak
Class: I
Project Length (feet):
18,138
Estimated Cost: see
individual segments
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A-92
Introduction
SanLuisObispo
Cityof
ImplementationWestern Area
2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan
A-93Appendix A: Implementation Projects - Southern Area
Bicycle Transportation
Network1 4 Western Area ProjectsBicycle Parking and
Support Facilities2 Bicycling Education
and Promotion3 Implementation and
Funding4 Southern Area ProjectsCentral Area Projects Northern Area Projects Eastern Area Projects
Pave. Mgt. Zone 4, 9Pave. Mgt. Zone 5
Segment: Prado to Calle Joaquin
Project Description: Provide Class I Path from Prado Rd., east side
of drainage swale, south to Prefumo Creek and east to Calle Joaquin.
Includes a grade separated crossing of Prefumo Creek to provide
connections to Froom Ranch Way and Oceanaire Drive.
Notes: Various configurations can be considered depending on
development pattern. This project was previously known as “BJT10”.
Project cost responsibility = 100% developer.
School Zones:
C.L. Smith
Class: I
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Estimated Cost:
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South Street Channelization
at Broad Street
Project Description: Install channelization on South at Broad (227)
in both East and West bound directions.
Notes: Relation to the South Broad Street Corridor Plan. Project could
be funded through the Corridor Plan. The project may require right-
of-way (ROW) acquisition. This project was formerly Mis-7 in 2002
Bike Plan.
Intent: Improve bike travel through the intersection. Reduce conflicts
with vehicles.Priority:
First
School Zone:
Hawthorne
Class: II
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Walk Bike Northampton, January 2017
Northampton, MA
population: 28,483 (2016)
https://www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/
View/6665/Walk-Bike-Northampton-Comprehen-
sive-Plan_1-3-2017-Final?bidId=
Following on the heles of the 2017 plan, ValleyBike -
their electric-assist bike share program, launched this
past summer. The bike share is for not just the town of
Northampton, but includes 5 towns in the area.
https://www.valleybike.org/
Active Transportation Plans Comparisons
San Luis Obispo
City Population: 47,536 (2016)
County Population: 283,405 (2017)
Logan City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Octover 2015
Logan, UT
(Alta)
population: 50,676 (2016)
http://www.loganutah.org/docs/Logan%20Bicycle%20
&%20Pedestrian%20Master%20Plan%20FINAL.pdf
College town in Northern Utah of similar size with a
strong local bicycle culture. Roads are not great over-
all and a lot needs to be done to make the city more
pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Lots of nice analysis to
provide back up for facility recommendations within
this plan.
Bicycle Facilities Master Plan
Missoula, MT
(Alta)
population: 72,364 (2016)
https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/
View/39172/2016-Bicycle-Facilities-Master-Plan?bidId=
Focused only on bikes, but it has a nice LTS section
that might be similar to an analysis for SLO.
City of Coalinga Active Transportation Plan,
March 2017
Coalinga, CA
Population: 16,598 (2016)
(Alta)
https://www.coalinga.com/uploads/1509042353_Coal-
ingaATP-I-WEB.pdf
1/3 size of SLO, but only 97 miles away. Good example
of a full featured California ATP with a nice aesthetic.
Connect Northglenn, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan
Northglenn, CO
DRAFT (Alta)
population: 38,982 (2016)
https://www.northglenn.org/Departments/Plan-
ning%20&%20Development/Planning/Connect%20
Northglenn/Connect_Northglenn_Final.pdf
Northglenn is more suburban than SLO, but this plan
shows how a substantial amount of technical analysis
(text) can integrate with a visual plan. This plan has
more content, but still reads well. Good balance be-
tween pedestrian and bicycle analysis and recommen-
dations. Pedestrians do not take second place.
Attachment 5, Page 1 of 2
City of Clovis, Active Transportation Plan,
October 2016
Clovis, CA
(Fehr and Peers )
Population: 106,583 (2016)
https://www.ci.clovis.ca.us/Portals/0/Documents/
Engineering/Bikeways/Clovis%20ATP%20FINAL%20
Oct%202016.pdf?ver=2016-11-14-114154-650
Well-organized
Other Active Transportation Plans
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, Sept 2017
Jacksonville, FL
(Toole)
executive summary: http://www.coj.net/departments/
planning-and-development/docs/transportation-plan-
ning/bike-ped/jacksonville-layout_executive-summary.
aspx
full plan: http://www.coj.net/departments/plan-
ning-and-development/docs/transportation-planning/
bike-ped/2017_9_21_jacksonville-final-report.aspx
Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Plan For the Miami Down-
town Development Authority Area, 2010
Miami Dade
(Kimley-Horn)
http://miamidadetpo.org/library/studies/bicycle-pe-
destrian-mobility-plan-for-miami-downtown-2011-03.
pdf
Active Transportation Plans Comparisons
San Luis Obispo
City Population: 47,536 (2016)
County Population: 283,405 (2017)
Santa Cruz Active Tranportation Plan
July 2018
population: 64,465 (2016)
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/Home/ShowDocu-
ment?id=53296
This is an example of the Do-It-Yourself approach from
another community in California. They used the Cal-
trans guidelines to develop their own ATP, and those
guidelines serve to organize the plan. It’s text-heavy,
but looks to cover many of the bases of an ATP.
City of Norfolk Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategic Plan
Sept 2014
(Toole / Kimley-Horn)
population: 45,115 (2016)
online: https://issuu.com/norfolk/docs/2015_norfolk_
strategic_bike_ped_pla
pdf: https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/
View/22781
Toole developed this plan, with a focus on corri-
dor-scale implementation. Each corridor has a 1-pg
section that includes images of current street, maps
and diagrams of proposed enhancements. Since mul-
tiple property owners can be challenging, Table 2 is
helpful in organizing key partners by corridor. The
funding sources covers the federal and state bases,
and includes both the typical infrastructure as well as
health and wellness-related funding sources.
Portsmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2014
Portsmouth, NH
(Toole)
population: 21,485 (2016)
https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/planportsmouth/
bicycle-pedestrian-plan
The plan identifies a city-wide bicycle network and pe-
destrian facilities focused on increasing walkability and
access to transit. In addition to physical recommenda-
tions, the plan developed new policies and programs
that seek to make walking and bicycling a part of daily
life. The plan was approved by the City’s planning
council in September, 2014
Attachment 5, Page 2 of 2
Project Status Notes Cost Priority
drainage grate upgrades at San Luis Drive (north of
Johnson), California at CHP office, 2 at Santa Barbara at
Broad, Broad SB near South Street, Madonna near S.
Higuera high
green bike lanes on LOVR on areas left over from the 2017
paving high
replace concrete landing on Jennifer Street Bridge complete!$20k high
Improvements to path between Sinsheimer Park and RRST
request forwarded to
School District
School Dist not able to bring
improvements at this time medium
sharrow on Monterey st by the Fremont theatre medium
Actuation for Bikes on Broad and Upham crossing medium
Ped and bike crossing improvements on South St at King medium
flip stop signs on Morro and Pismo to favor bike blvd medium
Ped improvements on South St at King medium
Address car parking in bike lane on EB South St medium
pavement maintenance at Monday Club bridge over creek low
correct light angled on Jennifer St bridge
need clarification of
light location low
install sharrows and signage on Chorro between Palm and
Monterey
anticipated as part of
Broad Street Bike
Blvd construction low
King Street to Meadow Park ramp low
drainage issues in bike lane on Orcutt near Tank Farm low
flip yield sign on Jennifer Street bridge low
removal of bollards on pathway at Exposition and Bridge
streets low
Remove/move side railing on Jennifer Street Bridge low
replace concrete landing on Jennifer Street Bridge complete!$20k high
2018 summer paving plan improvements complete!high
Bollard removed on the Jennifer Street Bridge driveway
ramp Completed!low
bike box at Chorro / Foothill Completed!medium
bike lane improvements on LOVR bridge Completed!high
Remove parking on California Street at Higuera to
improve sight distance Completed!low
green bike lanes in front of Marigold Plaza on Los Osos
Valley Road Completed!high
Parking removed on California Street at Higuera to
improve sight distance for bike lane Completed!medium
improve delination between bike lane and travel lane on Completed!medium
green bike lanes on Santa Rosa at Olive completed!high
Improve delineation between bike lane and travel lane on
southbound S. Higuera to Madonna Rd completed!high
Remove bollards on the path behind Monday Club Completed! high
removal of three parking spaces on NB California Blvd at
Marsh Completed!high
Remove single bollard on Railroad Safety Trail at
George/Jennifer Street trailhead Completed!
The three bollards on the curb
ramp make this single bollard
on the trailhead redundant high
Yield markings and a push button beacon at the Broad
Street at Upham ped crossing Completed!high
Last Updated: 11/06/2018
Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k
Attachment 6, Page 1 of 2
Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k
Attachment 6, Page 2 of 2