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Home My WebLink About01-17-2019 ATC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, January 17, 2019 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 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. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Brooks ROLL CALL : Committee Members Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Briana Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan Roberts, Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Lea Brooks PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the November 15, 2018 Regular Meeting 2. Minutes of the November 29, 2018 Special Meeting INFORMATION ITEMS 3. ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT (RICE – 40 MINUTES) Active Transportation Committee Agenda January 17, 2019 Page 2 Jennifer Rice, Transportation Planner/Engineer, will present a summary of the latest Traffic Safety & Operations Report (2017) as it relates to active transportation. The entire report can be found at: https://www.slocity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=22418 Attachment 3: Excerpt of 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report 4. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (READ – 40 MINUTES) Chris Read, Sustainability Manager, will present information on the update of the City’s Climate Action Plan. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5. Committee Member Updates (5 minutes) 6. Staff Updates (30 minutes) a. Active Transportation Plan Update b. Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connector c. Avila Ranch Phase 1 (sidewalk in Buckley Road extension) d. Zoning Regulations e. Final Map for Tract 2428-3 (3000 Calle Malva) f. Shared Active Transportation Devices g. Budget Update h. Agenda Forecast i. Buchon Street Neighborhood Traffic Management Program ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Commi ttee is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 , 201 9, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes November 15, 2018 Regular Meeting 2. Draft Minutes November 29, 2018 Special Meeting 3. Excerpt of 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report 4. Minor Bikeway Improvements List The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to Active Transportation Committee Agenda January 17, 2019 Page 3 persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. Agenda related writings and documents are available online or for public inspection at the Public Works Department, 919 Palm Street, SLO. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/1/fol/60965/Row1.aspx DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of November 15, 2018 Page 1 Minutes - DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, November 15, 2018 1 Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee 2 3 CALL TO ORDER 4 5 A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Committee was called to order 6 on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm 7 Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Brooks. 8 9 ROLL CALL 10 11 Present: Committee Members Jenna Espinosa (Departed at 7:50 p.m.), Timothy Jouet, Briana 12 Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan Roberts, Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Leah 13 Brooks 14 15 Absent: None 16 17 Staff: Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, and Recording Secretary Lareina 18 Gamboa 19 20 PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 21 Steve Lefell 22 23 24 --End of Public Comment-- 25 26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27 28 1.Review Minutes of the Active Transportation Committee Meeting of September 20, 2018:29 30 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JOUET, SECONDED BY 31 COMMITTEE MEMBER KIENOW, CARRIED 7-0-0, to approve the Minutes of the Active 32 Transportation Committee Meeting of September 20, 2018, as presented. 33 34 35 BUSINESS ITEMS 36 37 1.Select Preferred Alternative for Bob Jones Trail: Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin38 Connector Trail39 40 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 41 responded to Committee inquiries. 42 43 Attachment 1, Page 1 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of November 15, 2018 Page 2 Public Comment 44 Steven Marx 45 Myron Amerine 46 Steve Lefell 47 Thomas Arndt 48 Rick Ellison 49 Donette Dunaway 50 51 --End of Public Comment-- 52 53 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ESPINOSA, SECONDED BY 54 COMMITTEE MEMBER ORTON, CARRIED 5-2-0 (noes: Kienow, Roberts), to 55 recommend to City Council Alternative 1 for its more positive interaction with the 56 agricultural operations and lower cost. 57 58 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KIENOW, SECONDED BY 59 COMMITTEE MEMBER JOUET, CARRIED 7-0-0, to recommend to City Council to 60 consider other alternatives of the project that are likely to increase bicycle transportation 61 mode share while remaining eligible for developer mitigation funds since the existing 62 alternatives are more likely to increase bicycling for recreation than transportation. 63 64 --At this time the Committee voted for a five-minute break.-- 65 66 INFORMATION ITEMS 67 68 1.Active Transportation Plan Update69 70 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 71 responded to Committee inquiries. 72 73 Public Comment 74 None. 75 76 --End of Public Comment-- 77 78 No action was taken on this item. 79 80 81 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 82 83 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided project updates and an agenda forecast. 84 85 ADJOURNMENT 86 87 Attachment 1, Page 2 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of November 15, 2018 Page 3 The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. The next Regular Active Transportation Committee 88 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 89 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 90 91 92 APPROVED BY THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2018 93 94 Attachment 1, Page 3 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of November 29, 2018 Page 1 Minutes - DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, November 29, 2018 1 Special Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee 2 3 CALL TO ORDER 4 5 A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Committee was called to order 6 on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm 7 Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Brooks. 8 9 ROLL CALL 10 11 Present: Committee Members Timothy Jouet, Briana Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan 12 Roberts, Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Leah Brooks 13 14 Absent: Committee Members Jenna Espinosa 15 16 Staff: Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, and Recording Secretary Lareina 17 Gamboa 18 19 PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 20 None. 21 22 --End of Public Comment-- 23 24 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25 No minutes to approve at this time. 26 27 INFORMATION ITEMS 28 29 1.Anholm Bikeway Plan - Phase 1 Design Update30 31 Luke Schwartz provided a PowerPoint presentation of design efforts for Phase 1 of the 32 Anholm Bikeway Plan and responded to Committee inquiries. 33 34 Public Comment 35 Myron Amerine 36 Kevin Christian 37 Donette Dunaway 38 39 --End of Public Comment-- 40 41 No action was taken on this item. 42 43 Attachment 2, Page 1 of 2 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of November 29, 2018 Page 2 44 BUSINESS ITEMS 45 46 1.City Budget Goals - Final ATC Recommendations47 48 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 49 responded to Committee inquiries in regards to finalizing the ATC City Budget Goals. 50 51 Public Comment 52 Myron Amerine 53 54 --End of Public Comment-- 55 56 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MARTENIES, SECONDED 57 BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KIENOW, CARRIED 6-0-1, to approve the amendments of 58 the Budget Goals recommendations and to support common goals of other committees. 59 60 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 61 62 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima and Committee Members discussed updates regarding 63 the following: 64 a.Active Transportation Plan Update65 b.Shared Active Transportation Devices66 c.Agenda Forecast67 68 ADJOURNMENT 69 70 The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. The next Regular Active Transportation Committee 71 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 72 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 73 74 75 76 APPROVED BY THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2018 77 78 79 Attachment 2, Page 2 of 2 12017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Executive Summary The Public Works & Police Departments are pleased to present the 17th cycle of the City’s Annual Traffic Safety Program. The Annual Traffic Safety Program began in 2002 in an attempt to identify high collision locations within the City. In addition, the program actively pursues corrective measures that may reduce collision rates and improve safety within the City. This program has had continued success with a 60% reduction in citywide collisions since the program began, despite increasing traffic volumes. In 2017 the total number of collisions increased by 4% from the previous year. While reducing the overall collision rate continues to be a priority, the safety program continues to increase focus on the most serious collisions—those that result in severe injuries or death. Because injury collisions require a police report and an investigation by a peace officer, these reports provide a clearer picture of the collision circumstances and can establish a more reliable year-to-year trend as policies change with regard to collision response. In 2017, injury collisions increased by 3% from the previous year. However, injury collisions have decreased by 35% from 2002 when the safety program began. There was one traffic-related fatality on City Right of Way in 2017. A bicyclist was rear- ended by a driver under the influence on Foothill Boulevard near Ferrini. The Traffic Safety Program aligns with the City’s Vision Zero Policy and includes thorough evaluations of bicycle and pedestrian safety, as these road users are more vulnerable to serious injury or death from collisions with motor vehicles. Bicycle collision trends have shown a 22% decline from the previous year and a 47% decline from peak levels in 2009. This year had the record lowest number of bicycle collisions. Except for a significant peak in 2013, annual pedestrian collisions have been relatively static since 2008. Although 2017 saw an 15% increase that number only represented 4 additional pedestrian collisions. The following report displays trends in collision history, traffic citations, and traffic safety measures and identifies high-collision rate locations in 2017. As in previous Traffic Safety Reports, staff reviewed all high-collision rate intersections and street segments and has recommended mitigation measures to increase safety at the top five locations in each category. Our Vision Zero goal is that the combination of data-driven analysis, appropriate mitigation, and consistent and focused education and enforcement will continue to reduce traffic collisions, eliminating injury and fatal collisions and improve the safety of our streets for all users. The 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report identifies 13 new recommended projects. The new project recommendations are listed in the following table: Attachment 3, Page 1 of 24 32017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Introduction Background Since its inception in 2002, the annual Traffic Safety Report (TSR) provides an overview of the City of San Luis Obispo’s efforts to monitor and improve safety for all road users. Every year, the City prepares a TSR for the previous twelve- month period with the following specific objectives: Identify the intersections and street segments within the City associated with the highest collision rates, and thoroughly analyze collision patterns in order to develop potential mitigation measures for the five highest locations that will reduce the potential for collisions—particularly those involving severe injuries and/or fatalities, and; Identify the predominant pedestrian and bicycle collision types and high- collision locations, and thoroughly analyze collision data and police reports so as to determine potential mitigation measures for the five highest-rate collision locations that may reduce the potential for collisions, and; Report on traffic enforcement efforts, traffic safety education activities, and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures implemented in the previous twelve-month period. The locations mentioned in this report should not be interpreted as a list of dangerous or “least safe” intersections or streets within the City. The specific total of collisions for any location for any year is a function of various factors such as weather patterns, construction, traffic volumes, roadway conditions and driver habits. Many of these factors are often difficult to identify and are most often beyond the ability of the engineer to change or control. However, the City's mitigation program attempts to identify roadway elements that can be modified so as to make the transportation infrastructure more driver friendly, reduce driver confusion, promote bicycle and pedestrian safety and comfort, and limit impact severity. Vision Zero Vision Zero is a multi-national traffic safety initiative with a straightforward message: No loss of life is acceptable. At its core, Vision Zero seeks the elimination of deaths and serious injuries from our roadways. By focusing on not only reducing overall traffic collisions, but preventing severe collisions, particularly to vulnerable users such as pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities, communities can achieve real live benefits and save lives. Attachment 3, Page 2 of 24 42017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 The City of San Luis Obispo formally adopted its Vision Zero policy in 2016 to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. Through the data-driven analysis performed in the annual TSR, regular collaboration between City Public Works and Police Departments to identify priorities for focused traffic safety enforcement and ongoing community education and outreach campaigns, the City continually strives to improve the safety and efficiency of transportation facilities for all modes and users. Measuring Progress Progress towards improving traffic safety for all road users and reaching Vision Zero is measured in the TSR using the following metrics: Total collisions, fatalities and serious injuries Total pedestrian collisions, fatalities and serious injuries Total bicycle collisions, fatalities and serious injuries The traffic safety data for these metrics is obtained from traffic collision reports provided by the San Luis Obispo Police Department. The TSR for a given year will normally be prepared after City collision statistics become available in April or May of the following year; thus, the data analyzed in this TSR is for the 2017 calendar year. Collision data is reviewed for each intersection and roadway segment within the City and entered into the City Public Works Department’s traffic collision database. Auto, pedestrian and bicycle volumes are then utilized in conjunction with collision totals to calculate collision rates for all locations in the City. Considering the calculated collision rates, as well as collision severity, locations are ranked for each type of intersection and roadway segment within the City. The five highest-ranked collision locations for each category are analyzed in further detail and mitigation measures are presented, where feasible. Additional discussion regarding the technical analysis methodology applied in this TSR is provided in Appendix A. Attachment 3, Page 3 of 24 62017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Citywide Travel Trends In order to provide context to the collision trends this section of report includes an overview of estimated Citywide automobile trends over the last 10 years and a more in-depth summary of traffic volume trends since the General Plan update in 2014. Future reports will also include bicycle and pedestrian volume trends. Aggregate volume trends are estimated based on recorded traffic counts across numerous screen lines and counting stations throughout the City. As shown in the chart below traffic volumes have generally been increasing by approximately 1% year. However, year to year changes are affected by numerous social, economic, and environmental factors. The City does experience seasonal fluctuations in traffic volumes primarily due to changes in school sessions at Cal Poly, Cuesta, and San Luis Unified School District. All volume data presented below was collected while all schools are in session, during fair weather, and unaffected by construction. Between 2014, when the General Plan was adopted, and the latest data available at the time of this report overall Citywide traffic volumes have increased by approximately 3% or 1% per year. Although overall Citywide volumes have increased from 2014-2016, different areas of the City have experienced different trends. The Margarita and Broad/Orcutt Areas experience the highest growth. Broad/Johnson, Old Town, LOVR/Madonna, and Santa Rosa areas experienced average growth. Downtown, Upper Monterey, and the Foothill area had volume declines or static growth. ‐5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 ESTIMATED CITYWIDE 10 YEAR VOLUME TREND Attachment 3, Page 4 of 24 82017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Citywide Collision Trends Injury Collision Trend Injury collisions are the most accurate representation of City collision trends because these types of collision are most consistently reported and investigated. In 2017, injury collisions increased by 3% from 2016. However, injury collisions are 35% lower than 2002 when the safety program began. Fatal Collision Trend It’s difficult to identify a trend in fatal collisions because these types of collisions are typically sporadic, uncommon, and occur under unusual circumstances. There was one fatal collision within the City in 2017. A bicyclist was struck in the travel lane on Foothill Boulevard at Ferrini by a motorist under the influence of alcohol. 240 267 268 309 308 315 285 250 257 240 236 233 220 191 207 201 220 197 202 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 310 330 Injury CollisionsYear 22 110 4 3 2 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 1111 0 1 2 3 4 5 Fatal CollisionsFatal Collisions Year Attachment 3, Page 5 of 24 92017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Overall Collision Trend In 2017 there were 501 total reported collisions in the City—this is a 4% increase from 2016, however, is still 60% down from the introduction of the safety program. It should be noted that the Overall Collision chart above does not represent all collisions that occur in the City—merely all reported collisions occurring on public streets for which a collision report is generated. Many collisions are either unreported by the involved parties, reported by the parties without an officer investigation, or there is no response to the collision by emergency services. Therefore, the actual total collisions may vary between years. A more accurate measure are the injury and fatal collision trends, as police always respond to collisions where the reporting party indicates there is an injury. 910 1023 1140 1256 1097 1207 1089 873 866 793 683 598 619 594 570 548 531 482 501 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 Total CollisionsYear Attachment 3, Page 6 of 24 102017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Pedestrian Collision Trend Pedestrian collisions have remained relatively static since 2008, with the exception of an unexplained spike in 2013. In 2017, the number of pedestrian collisions rose slightly but are align with the recent trend. Bicycle Collision Trend Despite rising bicycle volumes, bicycle collisions have generally been on the decline in recent years. 2017 had the lowest reported bicycle collisions on record. Bicycle collision trends have shown a 47% decline from peak levels in 2009. In 2017, bicycle collision totals represent an 22% decrease from 2016. 24 37 19 41 24 41 26 27 18 25 24 22 24 26 39 24 23 27 31 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Pedestrian CollisionsYear 52 46 45 53 55 50 55 61 59 59 73 69 67 69 63 50 56 50 39 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 Bicycle CollisionsYear Attachment 3, Page 7 of 24 112017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Serious Injuries and Fatalities Over the past five years (2013-2017), 2,632 traffic collisions have been reported in the City—about 525 per year. Roughly 15% of these collisions involved a bicyclist or pedestrian, which is generally consistent with citywide bicycle & pedestrian mode share. However, as illustrated in the graphic below, 55% of the collisions resulting in severe injury or death involved a bicyclist or pedestrian. These trends indicate that bicyclists and pedestrians are overrepresented in collisions that resulted in severe and life-threatening injuries and there is continued need for mitigation strategies that target bicycle and pedestrian collisions. In 2017, while the total collisions by mode were consistent with the five-year trend, the severe injury and fatal collisions by mode drastically demonstrate the overrepresentation of bicycle and pedestrian collisions. Taking a closer look at common collision types of bicycle and pedestrian collisions is critical in moving towards Vision Zero. Attachment 3, Page 8 of 24 162017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Traffic Safety Education Campaigns and Community Partnerships Between City-led efforts and activities led by local partners, such as Bike SLO County and SLOCOG/Rideshare, there are a multitude of ongoing traffic safety education and outreach campaigns provided to the community of San Luis Obispo each year. Key education and outreach activities are summarized below:  Partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety A Selective Enforcement Grant funds a full-time DUI officer position. This officer is utilized specifically for DUI enforcement in an effort to further reduce the number of alcohol and drug related driving incidents.  Annual Bicycle Rodeo The City hosts a hands-on bicycle training class targeting youth teaching bicycle skills & operations.  Bike Month Activities and Promotion The City participates and encourages participation in Bike Month activities and hosts an annual bike breakfast in May.  Pop-Up Bike Education Events SLO Public Works and Police Department partner up with Bike SLO County and the County Public Health Department to have on-the-spot “pop-up” bike education events along high-volume bike corridors.  Pedestrian Halloween Safety Campaign The City provides reflective Halloween bags with safety tips to local schools free of cost.  Impaired Driver Offender Classes City police officers attend and supplement DUI offender courses to provide a unique positive opportunity to discuss, face to face, the impacts of driving under the influence.  Ticket Diversion Program for Bicyclists Cal Poly University PD offers a diversion program for bicyclists that are ticketed for a traffic offense in SLO County.  Adult Bicycle Education Workshops Bike SLO County provides offers an adult bicycle class which includes an in-class room and on-street portion, focusing on the rules of the road. Attachment 3, Page 9 of 24 172017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018  Transit Driver Awareness Training City Transportation Staff annually leads a bicycle awareness training to contracted City transit drivers.  Every Fifteen Minutes Program The City participates in a multi department and agency event simulating the psychological effects of student fatalities as a result of traffic collisions.  Child Car Seat Instruction & Assistance The City provides child safety seat installation and inspection free of cost.  SLO PD Traffic Safety Presentations City police officers presented at the following organizations regarding traffic safety in 2017:  Safety and Law Lectures: Cuesta Junior College and Cal Poly University criminal justice programs  Coast Riders Motorcycle Club: Discussed motorcycle safety  Sheriff’s Day at the Ranch: Discussed bicycle and motorcycle safety  Cop’s and Kid’s Day: Discussed bicycle and motorcycle safety  National Walk to School Day: Discussed pedestrian safety with school children  National Bike to School Day: Discussed bicycle safety with school children Completed/Planned Safety Projects & Programs Transportation safety has always been a priority for the City. Each year the Public Works Department implements traffic safety improvements through a variety of programs and projects. These improvements are usually stand-alone projects but are often included in other City CIP projects or as part of individual land development projects. Attachment 3, Page 10 of 24 192017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Table 2: Completed or In Progress Transportation Safety Projects Location Project Description Traffic Signal Improvements Downtown Core Signal Timing* Implemented Advanced Pedestrian Phasing. Foothill & Broad* Install Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Arrows. Implementation conditioned as part of private development. Chorro & Higuera* Relocate pedestrian signal heads at west crosswalk to adjacent signal poles to improve visibility of pedestrian indications for motorists and pedestrians. Monterey & Osos Signal Mast Arms* Construction completed early 2018. Industrial & Broad* Upgrade and add signal indicators for more visibility. Investigate the installation of officer assist red light enforcers. Planned for 2019. Santa Rosa & Mill* Upgrade and add signal indicators for more visibility. Investigate the installation of officer assist red light enforcers. Higuera & Nipomo* Upgrade traffic signal to include mast arms for each approach. Marsh & Nipomo* Upgrade traffic signal to include mast arms for each approach. Broad & Marsh* Traffic signal modifications planned for early 2019 to reduce red light violations by improving visibility of signal indications Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Higuera & Marsh Lighted Crosswalks Replaced downtown lighted crosswalks on Higuera and Marsh Streets in late 2016. Santa Rosa Green Bike Lanes* Installed green bike lanes on Santa Rosa Street between Montalban and Walnut Streets. Montalban Crosswalk at Santa Rosa* Paint crosswalk on Montalban at Santa Rosa. Planned for 2019. Olive Crosswalk at Santa Rosa* Paint crosswalk on Olive at Santa Rosa. LOVR Interchange Green Bike Lanes Installed green bike lanes on LOVR across the overcrossing in 2017. Chorro Bike Box at Foothill Bike box was installed as conditioned of adjacent private development. Tank Farm Crosswalk at Poinsettia Installed in-roadway pedestrian crossing signs at this uncontrolled crosswalk. Completed summer 2018. Augusta Crosswalk at Sinsheimer Elementary Installed in-roadway pedestrian crossing signs at this uncontrolled crosswalk. Completed fall 2018. California & 101 NB Ramps* Installed Yield to Bike signs to increase awareness of bicyclists at intersection. Completed early 2018. California & Palm* Installed green bike lanes on California. Completed spring 2018. California & Monterey* Install radar speed feedback signs and additional warning signs at NB & SB approaches. Broad Street at Woodbridge HAWK Design has begun for a signalized pedestrian crossing of Broad Street. Construction anticipated for summer 2019. Foothill at Ferrini HAWK Design has begun for a signalized pedestrian crossing of Foothill Boulevard. Construction anticipated for 1st Quarter 2019. Roadway Improvements Attachment 3, Page 11 of 24 202017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Location Project Description Laurel Lane Complete Streets Improvements* Safety improvements included reducing travel lanes from four to three lanes, constructed bulbouts to reduce conflict points and crossing distance for pedestrians, installed buffer between bike and vehicle lane and increased on-street parking. Completed fall 2018. California Taft Roundabout* Design underway for roundabout at California and Taft. Construction anticipated summer 2020. Orcutt Tank Farm Roundabout Design underway for roundabout at Orcutt and Tank Farm. Construction is conditioned as part of private development and estimated for summer 2019. Higuera at Bridge* Currently working with Caltrans to widen Higuera between Bridge and Elks Lane to install a two-way-left-turn-lane. ROW acquisition planned to be complete 2019. Foothill at SLO Student Living Driveway* Increase sight visibility for existing westbound traffic. Broad at High* Evaluate (a) potential for sight distance improvements for WB approach (could include further parking restrictions and/or curb extension on northwest corner of Broad St.), or (b) turn restrictions for EB High St. approach. Grand at Loomis* Evaluate additional sight distance improvements, which could include further parking restrictions along Grand Ave. and/or bulbouts at intersection corners. Planned but currently not funded. California: Foothill to Stafford* Remove parking on one side to provide width for a two-way- center-turn lane. Street Light Improvements Laurel Lane Street Lights Replaced four street lights on Laurel Lane south of Southwood Drive during summer 2018. Hathway at Via Carta Design is underway for a new street light on Hathway. Construction anticipated to be complete by summer 2019. Signing & Striping Improvements Augusta Drive Centerline striping added from Laurel to Sinsheimer Elementary as part of 2018 roadway resurfacing project. Mill at Osos* Refresh SB stop bar and pavement legend to improve driver compliance at stop sign. Toro & Marsh* Replaced “stop” sign to increase visibility. Completed 2018. Higuera & Vachell* Installed “Keep Clear” striping and signage. Completed fall 2018. Citywide Replaced approximately 100 traffic signs to meet retroreflectivity standards Several locations Recent speed survey updates have resulted in lowering speed limits on several segments within the City by 5 MPH including upper Monterey Street, Broad Street, South Higuera and others. *Project recommended in previous Traffic Safety Report Attachment 3, Page 12 of 24 Tank Farm Rd B r o a d S t J o h n s o n A v e Madonna RdS Higuera StFoothill Blvd S a n t a R o s a S t C a l i f o r n i a B l v d Monterey StS Higuera StChorro StL o s O s o s V a l l e y R d Laurel LnC h o r r o S t Ramona Dr South St O r c u t t R d FIGURE 22017 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report O Severe Injury Collision 1 Collision 2 - 3 Collisions 4 - 6 Collisions 7 - 10 Collisions Legend !( !( !( !( !( Fatal Collision!( Attachment 3, Page 13 of 24 Tank Farm Rd B r o a d S t J o h n s o n A v e Madonna RdS Higuera StFoothill Blvd S a n t a R o s a S t C a l i f o r n i a B l v d Monterey StS Higuera StChorro StL o s O s o s V a l l e y R d Laurel LnRamona Dr South St O r c u t t R d B r o o k p i n e Tank Farm Rd PradoHigueraMarsh B r o a d C h o r r o O s o s M o r r oPeach FIGURE 32017 CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN COLLISIONS 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report O Severe Injury Collision 1 Collision 2 - 3 Collisions 4 - 6 Collisions 7 - 10 Collisions Legend !( !( !( !( !( Fatal Collision!( Attachment 3, Page 14 of 24 Tank Farm Rd B r o a d S t J o h n s o n A v e Madonna RdS Higuera StFoothill Blvd S a n t a R o s a C a l i f o r n i a B l v d Monterey StS Higuera StChorro StL o s O s o s V a l l e y R d Laurel LnC h o r r o S t Ramona Dr South St Or c u t t R dGrand AveHigueraMarshB r o a d S t O s o s C h o r r o Orcutt Prado FIGURE 42017 CITYWIDE BICYCLE COLLISIONS 2017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report O Severe Injury Collision 1 Collision 2 - 3 Collisions 4 - 6 Collisions 7 - 10 Collisions Legend !( !( !( !( !( Fatal Collision!( Attachment 3, Page 15 of 24 262017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 The most common factors attributed to recorded collisions in 2017 are summarized in Table 3 below. Automobile right of way and speeding represent the most prevalent factors in overall collisions and injury collisions. Pedestrian Violation is not ranked in the top 5 of All Collisions (11th at 2%) but represented 18% of the Severe Injury and Fatal Collisions. DUI continue to rank as the most prevalent factor attributed to severe injury and fatal collisions. Table 3: Primary Collision Factors Factor Rank % All Collisions Automobile Right of Way 1 17% Unsafe Speed 2 16% Improper Turning 3 13% Drive/Bike Under Infl Alcohol/Drug 4 13% Unsafe Lane Change 5 9% Injury Collisions Automobile Right of Way 1 24% Unsafe Speed 2 23% Improper Turning 3 13% Drive/Bike Under Infl Alcohol/Drug 4 5% Unsafe Lane Change 5 4% Severe Injury & Fatal Collisions Drive/Bike Under Infl Alcohol/Drug 1 24% Pedestrian Violation 2 18% Automobile Right of Way 3 12% (blank) 4 12% Unsafe Speed 5 6% Attachment 3, Page 16 of 24 272017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Pedestrian Common Collision Types and Factors The table below lists the pedestrian collisions by type recorded in 2017, as well as the party at fault. As shown in the table, motorist left turning movements were the most frequent types of reported pedestrian collisions. The party at fault was about even between the driver or the pedestrian. Pedestrians failing to yield and crossing illegally made up 35% of reported pedestrian collisions. Table 4: Pedestrian Collisions by Type Pedestrian Collision Type No.%Party at Fault % Motorist Left-Turn 10 32% Driver 52% Pedestrian Failed to Yield 5 16% Pedestrian 48% Pedestrian Violation (Jaywalking) 4 13% Scooter/Skateboarder in Roadway 4 13% Motorist Failed to Yield 4 13% Pedestrian Violation (Crossing Against Signal) 2 6% Motorist Right-Turn 2 6% Total 31 100% Systematic Planning for Pedestrian Safety For pedestrian collisions, this TSR further analyzed pedestrian vs. motorist crashes where the motorist was found to be at fault (motorist turning movements and failing to yield). For purposes of this specific analysis, the crash locations studied were limited to intersections, as the majority of collisions within the City occurred at an intersection. Detailed analysis indicated that pedestrians are more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle crash at signalized intersections that allow permissive left turns. Additionally, there is a direct correlation with surrounding land uses. Most pedestrian vs. motorist collisions happen within or near the downtown core or adjacent to neighborhood commercial areas. Figure 5 identifies intersections within the City that are signalized allowing permissive movements within a quarter mile radius of the downtown core or commercial shopping areas. In line with the City’s Vision Zero goals and to increase pedestrian safety within the City, these locations may need special attention. It is recommended that these intersections be considered and evaluated for additional measures to address this risk such as, but not limited to, modifying signal phasing from permissive to protected and increasing visibility and awareness of crossing pedestrians by adding signage or other striping improvements such as hi-visibility crosswalks. Attachment 3, Page 17 of 24 282017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 In addition to implementing improvements at the above described locations, another pedestrian facility type can benefit from proactive countermeasures: uncontrolled marked crossings. An uncontrolled marked crossing is a location (either mid-block or at an intersection) where a crosswalk is marked but traffic is not controlled with either a stop sign or traffic signal. Per the Federal Highway Administration, uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations correspond to higher pedestrian crash rates. The City of San Luis Obispo has 22 uncontrolled marked crossings. Approaching pedestrian safety systematically, improving these types of uncontrolled marked crossings will proactively increase safety at these crossings and increase the comfort of crossing pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Figure 6 identifies the locations of uncontrolled marked crossings in the City. It is recommended that these crossings be considered and evaluated for additional measures to increase crosswalk visibility such as but not limited to in-street pedestrian crossing signs, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) or pedestrian hybrid beacons (HAWK). If implemented, locations should be prioritized with consideration of collision history, vehicle speeds, number of crossing lanes and proximity to schools. Table 3 below lists the locations in recommended prioritization. Attachment 3, Page 18 of 24 322017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Bicycle Common Collision Types and Factors The table below lists the bicycle collisions by type recorded in 2017, as well as the party at fault. Motorist right turn movements were the most common types of vehicle vs. bicycle collisions reported followed by motorist left turn movements. About 66% of reported vehicle vs. bicycle collisions were the fault of the motorist. Table 6: Bicycle Collisions by Type Bicycle Collision Type No. % Party at Fault Motorist Vs. Bicyclist No. % Motorist Right-Turn 10 26% Motorist Left-Turn 6 15% Cyclist Lost Control 4 10% Driver 23 66% Motorist Failed to Yield 3 8% Bicyclist 12 34% Wrong-Way Cyclist 3 8% Cyclist no Light 2 5% Motorist Failed to Drive at Safe Distance 2 5% Cyclist Failed to Stop 2 5% Cyclist Under the Influence 2 5% Cyclist Lane change 2 5% Motorist Under the Influence 1 3% Cyclist Failed to Yield 1 3% Motorist Overtaking or Sideswipe 1 3% Total 39 100% Systematic Planning for Bicycle Safety For bicycle collisions, this report looked at the top two most common bicycle vs. motorist crash types: Motorist Right-Turn and Motorist left-turn. For purposes of this analysis, the crash locations studied were limited to intersections and driveways, as the majority of bicycle collisions within the City occurred at an intersection or driveway. Motorist right-turn and left-turn collisions with bicycles is more likely to occur at intersections and driveways with traditional “Class 2” bike lanes striped on the edge of the road with no on-street parking. For right turning motorist, this type of configuration requires drivers to merge into the bicycle lane prior to making a right-hand turn. What is often seen, rather, is the driver making a right-hand turn from the travel lane. For left turning motorists, through bicyclists against the curb may sometimes be “hidden” behind other vehicles. Figure 7 identifies segments within the City that have striped Class 2 bike lanes on the edge of the roadway with no on-street parking. In line with the City’s Vision Zero goals and to increase bicycle safety within the City, these locations may need special attention. It is recommended that these segments be considered and evaluated for additional measures to address this risk such as, but not limited to, signage, hi-visibility green paint in conflict zones, Attachment 3, Page 19 of 24 332017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 separate right-turn phase from bicycle conflicts, bike scramble, lead phases, buffered or protected bike lanes and identify intersection locations that could benefit from bike box or protected intersection applications. Attachment 3, Page 20 of 24 352017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 High Collision Rate Locations – Pedestrians Rank Prev. Year Rank Intersection Control Type of Crosswalk 5 Yr. Collisions PH Veh. Vol PH Ped. Vol REV N/A 3 Santa Rosa & Olive Signal Marked - Longitudinal 5 3,436 39 2,203 1 5 Santa Rosa & Monterey Signal Marked - Longitudinal 7 2,166 227 334 2 NR Osos & Pismo Signal Marked - Longitudinal 3 1,061 126 126 3 7 Broad & Higuera Signal Marked - Longitudinal 7 1,158 988 41 4 NR Higuera & Morro Signal Marked - Longitudinal 3 935 1,227 11 NR = Not Ranked SSSC = Side Street Stop-Control PH = Peak Hour REV = Relative Exposure Value Attachment 3, Page 21 of 24 362017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Pedestrian Recommendations Rank Intersection 1 Santa Rosa & Monterey1 Pattern: Motorists turning left and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk, particularly in the westbound direction. Recommendation: Install Flashing Left Yellow Arrows for EB & WB Traffic. Continue to monitor. 2 Osos & Pismo2 Pattern: No discernable pattern, however Osos and Pismo is a signalized intersection within a half-mile radius of downtown that allows permissive lefts. As discussed in previous analysis, these types of intersections may need special attention to improve safety conditions for pedestrians. Recommendation: Implement pedestrian lead interval and install “yield to pedestrian” signage for all approaches. Install Flashing Left Yellow Arrows. Continue to monitor. 3 Broad & Higuera3 Pattern: NB Broad Motorists turning left and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk, particularly in the northbound direction. Recommendation: Install additional “yield to pedestrian” signage for northbound and southbound approaches. Investigate installation of overhead mast arms with flashing yellow arrows for NB & SB Broad Approaches. Continue to monitor. 4 Higuera & Morro Pattern: No discernable pattern, however Higuera and Morro is a signalized intersection within a half-mile radius of downtown that allows permissive lefts. As discussed in previous analysis, these types of intersections may need special attention to improve safety conditions for pedestrians. Recommendation: Install pedestrian countdown signal heads and implement pedestrian lead interval. Install “yield to pedestrian” signage for all approaches. Continue to monitor. 1. Santa Rosa and Monterey is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Arterial Locations 2. Osos and Pismo is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Collector Locations 3. Broad and Higuera is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Arterial Location Rank Caltrans Intersections NA Santa Rosa & Olive Pattern: No discernable pattern. Recommendation: Continue to work collaboratively with Caltrans to implement a District 5 Active Transportation Plan focusing on improvements of intersections and segments under Caltrans jurisdiction that interface with City facilities. Continue to monitor. Attachment 3, Page 22 of 24 372017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 High Collision Rate Locations – Bicycles Rank Prev. Year Rank Intersection Control 5 Yr. Collisions PH Veh. Vol PH Bike. Vol REV NA NR Santa Rosa & Walnut Signal 3 2741 18 2,284 1 2 California & Monterey Signal 9 1,902 38 2,252 2 6 California & Taft Signal 4 1,680 35 960 3 9 Broad & Leff SSSC 3 1,017 16 953 4 NR Grand & Loomis SSSC 4 1,240 27 919 5 NR California & Mill Signal 3 1,902 38 751 6 NR Johnson & Lizzie Signal 3 2,004 42 716 NR = Not Ranked AWSC = All-way Stop-Control SSSC = Side-Street Stop-Control PH = Peak Hour REV = Relative Exposure Value Attachment 3, Page 23 of 24 382017 Traffic Safety and Operations Report December 2018 Bicycle Recommendations Rank Intersection 1 California & Monterey Pattern: “Right hook” collisions from drivers on California turning right onto Monterey. Recommendation: Green bike lanes were removed in 2017 during extensive construction activity of the intersection. Green bike lanes have since been reinstalled. Continue to monitor. 2 California & Taft1 Pattern: Southbound drivers turning left and colliding with northbound bicyclists. Recommendation: Continues to be a high collision rate location, with roundabout control identified as a corrective measure. Design for roundabout control is currently underway with the projected anticipated to be shovel ready in the fall of 2019, however construction funding is not yet secured. Additionally, design work for the Railroad Safety Trail Extension through this location initiated in spring of 2016 with construction planned for fall of 2019. Continue to monitor. 3 Broad & Leff Pattern: No discernable pattern. Recommendation: Continue to monitor. 4 Grand & Loomis2 Pattern: Northbound drivers failing to yield and turning left colliding with southbound bicyclists. Recommendation: Install “Yield to Bike” sign for northbound traffic. See additional recommendation in Arterial/Local Intersection Locations Table. Continue to monitor. 5 California & Mill3 Pattern: No discernable pattern, however California at Mill has striped Class 2 bike lanes on the edge of the roadway with no on-street parking. As discussed in previous analysis, these types of locations may need special attention to improve safety conditions for bicyclists. Recommendation: Install green bike lanes on California on the approaches to and through the intersection of Mill Street for both north and southbound directions. Install “Yield to Bike” signage for all directions. Continue to monitor. 1. California and Taft is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Local Locations 2. Grand and Loomis is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Local Locations 3. California and Mill is also ranked as a High Collision Rate Location for Arterial/Collector Locations Rank Caltrans Intersections NA Santa Rosa & Walnut Pattern: No discernable pattern, however Santa Rosa and Walnut has striped Class 2 bike lanes on the edge of the roadway with no on-street parking. As discussed in previous analysis, these types of locations may need special attention to improve safety conditions for bicyclists. Recommendation: Continue to work collaboratively with Caltrans to implement a District 5 Active Transportation Plan focusing on improvements of intersections and segments under Caltrans jurisdiction that interface with City facilities. Continue to monitor. Attachment 3, Page 24 of 24 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 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!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: 1/10/2019 Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k Attachment 4, Page 1 of 1