Bicycle Master Plan Plan
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City of Compton Bicycle Master Plan City of Compton, California | May 2015 Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 Plan Goals & Policies .................................................................................................................................................... 5 3 Needs Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 4 Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 5 Recommended Bikeway Network ............................................................................................................................ 33 6 Recommended Bicycle Programs & Policies.......................................................................................................... 53 7 Recommended Bicycle Programs & Policies .......................................................................................................... 63 Appendix A: Funding Sources ...................................................................................................................................... 67 Appendix B: Bicycle Parking Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 73 Appendix C: Survey Results ......................................................................................................................................... 77 Appendix D: Plan Adoption (City Council and Planning Commission Resolutions) ..................................... 78 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3-1: General Plan Land Use Map ...................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 3-2: Bicycle-Related Collisions, 2010-2013.................................................................................................... 19 Figure 4-1: Standard Bikeway Facility Classification .............................................................................................. 22 Figure 4-2: Innovative Bikeway Facility Classification .......................................................................................... 23 Figure 4-3: Existing Bikeway Network ...................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 4-4: Compton Public Transit Network ......................................................................................................... 29 Figure 5-1: Conceptual Cross-Section of Little Alameda Two-Way Protected Bicycle Lane ........................ 46 Figure 5-2: Conceptual Photosimulation of Little Alameda Two-Way Protected Bicycle Lane ................... 47 Figure 5-3: Intersection and Crossing Improvement Opportunities ................................................................... 50 Figure 5-4: Recommended Bikeway Network .......................................................................................................... 52 LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1: ATP Compliance Checklist .......................................................................................................................... 8 Table 3-1: Journey to Work Mode Split Compared to the County, State, and Nation .................................... 12 Table 3-2: Bicycle Commute Projections ..................................................................................................................... 13 Table 3-3: Bicycle-Related Collisions, 2010-2013 ......................................................................................................15 Table 4-1: Existing Bikeway Mileage by Facility and Type ................................................................................... 24 Table 4-2: Past Expenditures on Bikeways ............................................................................................................... 26 Table 4-3: Existing Traffic Signal Bicycle Detection Locations ............................................................................ 30 Table 5-1: Recommended Bikeway Project Cost Estimates - Summary .............................................................. 34 Table 5-2: Recommended Class I Shared-Use Paths ............................................................................................... 35 Table 5-3: Recommended Class II Bicycle Lanes ...................................................................................................... 37 Table 5-4: Recommended Class II Buffered Bicycle Lanes ..................................................................................... 39 Table 5-5: Recommended Class III Bicycle Routes ..................................................................................................40 Table 5-6: Recommended Class III Bicycle Boulevards .......................................................................................... 42 Table 5-7: Recommended Class IV Protected Bicycle Lanes ................................................................................. 45 Table 5-8: Recommended Intersection and Crossing Improvements .................................................................. 48 Table 5-9: Recommended Secure Bicycle Parking ....................................................................................................51 Table 6-1: Recommended Priority Bicycle Share Locations ................................................................................... 54 The Compton Bicycle Master Plan may also be viewed/downloaded on the City’s website at www.ComptonCity.org. CITY OF COMPTON BICYCLE MASTER PLAN - 2015 3 1 Introduction The Compton Bicycle Master Plan provides for a recommended citywide network of bicycle paths, lanes and routes, along with bicycle- related programs and support facilities, intended to promote bicycling as a more viable transportation option for people who live, work and recreate in Compton. Current bikeway network information was gathered from City staff, and combined with information from the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan (2012) and other relevant plans from jurisdictions adjacent to Compton. The purpose of this bicycle master plan is to improve the bicycling environment in Compton by providing direction for future bicycle master planning and meeting the guidelines of the California Active Transportation Program, the requirements of which are contained in Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 2013). 1.1 Community Participation In February 2015, a web survey was developed and linked from the City’s web site. The survey was publicized to community and regional stakeholders by email and through flyers inserted into residential utility bills. The survey asked Compton residents to provide their feedback on bicycling conditions in Compton, including their travel experiences, preferences and concerns. 106 detailed responses were received. The Planning Commission meeting of April 8th, 2015 provided an opportunity to host a Bicycle Master Plan workshop for interested residents. At the workshop, the project team presented initial bicycle network concepts to the Planning Commission and the public. Following the presentation, community members reviewed maps with the project team and provided feedback on the Draft Recommended Bikeway Network. Additional public input was received through a follow-up survey, released in April 2015, which provided a platform for detailed feedback on the Draft Recommended Bikeway Network. CITY OF COMPTON BICYCLE MASTER PLAN - 2015 4 2 Plan Goals & Policies Compton strives to be one of the most bikeable, livable and age-friendly cities in the United States and to provide a safe, beautiful, and connected system of bikeways, making the healthy choice the easy choice for all ages and abilities. Bicycling should be part of Compton residents’ daily routine. As a historic transportation hub within Los Angeles County, Compton should provide residents with transportation choices that capitalize upon the City’s multi-modal infrastructure. 2.1 Plan Goals Make bicycling a more viable means of alternative transportation. o Improve bicycle network connections to places of employment. o Encourage biking to work. o Support programs and incentives for biking to work (For example: partner with Metro and bicycling organizations for promotional events and incentives during national Bike-to-Work Week). o Improve multi-modal connections for bicyclists. o Provide access to information for bicycle trip planning. o Support a bicycle share program as an added resource to increase bicycle use and feasibility to all potential users. Improve the health of all Compton residents by making the healthy choice the easy choice. o Create a comprehensive system of bikeways that connects key destinations, including parks, schools, shopping, and invites people to get outdoors. Increase participation in bicycling as a means to improve community health and support a vibrant, resilient economy. Encourage students to bicycle and walk to school. Increase bicycle safety. o Reduce the total number of annual bicycle collisions by 50 percent from 2015 to 2020. o Reduce the total number of annual bicycle fatalities to zero. o Improve lighting at intersections