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DATE: May 21, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE BICYCLE ROUTE
PLAN AND RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2013-14 MEASURE J
FROM: David H. Ready, Executive Director
BY: Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
The City contracted with Ryan Snyder Associates to create a Bicycle Route Plan and
based on that plan the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee has recommended a
schedule and priority of projects to be considered for construction using the Measure J
funding allocated for bicycle infrastructure and improvements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Bicycle Route Plan (BRP).
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Springs adopted a Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) in
October 2011. The Sustainability Commission formed a Non-Motorized Transportation
Committee (NMTC) that has spearheaded many projects to improve bicycle
infrastructure and safety. This includes working to add bicycle parking, update bicycle
routes and maps, increase education and outreach and review areas for potential
bicycle transportation improvements.
The NMTC has reviewed the final BRP document from Mr. Snyder, and the NMTC
supports the recommendations of Mr. Snyder. Ryan Snyder and Associates conducted
several meetings with stakeholders and thus the Bicycle Route Plan includes collective
efforts, research and edits of the NMTC, Mr. Snyder, City staff and community members
including merchants, business leaders and neighborhoods.
The Measure J Commission recommended and the City Council approved $1 million in
funding for fiscal year 2013-14. The NMTC has recommended a prioritization of projects
as outlined below.
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Additionally, the NMTC recommends the City Council fully fund the complete BRP with
for three consecutive fiscal year's through 2015-16. The NMTC has proposed a
schedule and priorities for funding of projects based on the plan presented by Ryan
Snyder Associates.
The completion of these projects will create a network of Class II and Class III bike
routes and paths that will define Palm Springs as a bike-able city. In addition, the
proposed schedule of projects aids in the connectivity that will be necessary for the new
CV Link project.
Based on the cost estimates included in the BRP, the NMTC has recommended that the
following projects be prioritized for funding for the first year that Measure J funds are
allocated.
2013-14 recommended projects ($1.055.850.00 estimated costs):
(2013-14 $1 million Measure J funds appropriated)
1. El Cielo corridor (Escoba to El Cielo, El Cielo to DOHC and Civic Dr. to Alejo -
Class II and III with road diet). Approx. 2.5 miles; $122,500
2. Alejo E-W (Civic to Belardo - Class II and III with road diet). Approx. 2.0 miles;
$130,000
3. Belardo N-S (South End to E. Palm Canyon). Approx. 1.61 miles; $112,750
4. Farrell (E. Palm Canyon Way to Racquet Club - dbl. col. buff.). Approx. 3.53
miles; $494,200
5. Calle Encilia (Ramon to Alejo - Class II). Approx. 1.0 miles; $89,000
6. Shared lane marking streets (10.64 miles approx.). Approx. $106,400
7. Araby Wash 'wooden' bike bridge north side railing extension. Approx. $1,000
For the next two fiscal years the NMTC has identified the following priority projects and
recommends fully funding them for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years.
2014-15 recommended projects ($1,511.300.00 estimated costs):
1. N. Palm Canyon (Tram Way to Alejo - col. buffered). Approx. 2.19 miles;
$328,500+
2. Racquet Club (N. Palm Canyon to Farrell - buff lane). Approx. 1.52 miles;
$98,800+
3. Class III/Sharrows. Approx. 27.39 miles; $773,000
4. Shared lane marking streets (31.1 miles approx.). Approx. $311,000+
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2015-16 recommended projects ($1,003,000.00 estimated costs):
1. Lighted cross walk installation with cutouts (Farrell off of Mesquite CC bike path).
Unless funding is to come from other sources. $75,000+ approx.
2. Indian Canyon (Alejo to Camino Parocela - 2-way Cycletrack). Approx. 1.16
miles; $928,000
All specified projects and estimated costs are per the BRP plan as outlined by Mr.
Snyder.
The NMTC also recommends that the following be considered when implementing
bicycle infrastructure projects:
• Any new paving or slurry on streets will be incorporated and match up to the BRP
document for prioritization as warranted and feasible.
• Where a section of roadway will be paved or slurried along a designated bike
route, but does not extend the full length of the route, then lane striping will be
laid down for the entirety of the bike route.
• Signage will be incorporated into all bike lane infrastructure work as it is
implemented.
• Street pedestrian and bicycle lighted crossings are included, but funding may be
available from other sources.
• Section 14 matching funding may be available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total funding of the BRP for three consecutive fiscal years is $3,570,150.00. The
Measure J Commission recommended and the City Council approved the appropriation
of $1 million for fiscal year 2013-14.
The NMTC recommends the 2014-15 projects be funded for $1,511,300.00 and the
2015--16 projects be funded for $1,003,000.00.
City staff is in the process of several grant applications that may supplement and offer
additional funding for even more bicycle infrastructure improvements as recommended
by the NMTC. This includes applications to the CAL Trans Active Transportation
Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program.
Michele Mician, David H. Ready,
Sustainability Manager City Manager
Attachments:
1. Bicycle Route Plan
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