Thinkbike Workshop Team Blue Van Nuys Boulevard

ThinkBike Workshop Team Blue Van Nuys Boulevard

ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 1 The Team

2 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 3 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 4 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 First Impressions

5 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 6 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 7 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Part of a Network

8 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Process

9 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Area demographics

• Population of Arleta and Pacoima is approximately 94,000 • Primarily Latino population • Primarily low-income • Single and multi-family3 residences • Cyclists in the area primarily cycle as a way to get to work or school • 30,000 ADT (average daily traffic) on Van Nuys Boulevard

10 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Function Use

Design

11 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Function of the area

Connectivity

Businesses Housing 3

12 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Function of the area

Public Facilities Mass Transit

Trucks

13 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Key goals

1. For Pacoima/Arleta Area • Improve livability • Improve access to employment, businesses, and public facilities • Create a more bike-friendly environment • Encourage social cohesion

2. Transform Van Nuys Boulevard into a complete street • Provide more bike facilities • Integrate with bus system

14 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard – Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St: 3.1 miles

15 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (existing) – + Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St: 3.1 miles

• (0.3 mi) Glenoaks to Herrick 80’ • (1.4 mi) Herrick to Remick 74’ • (0.2 mi) Remick to Vena 88’ [Fwy] • (0.9 mi) Vena to Woodman 74’ • (0.4 mi) Woodman to Plummer 80’

16 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (planned) – Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St 3.1 miles

17 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (Option 1; Implement Today) Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St 3.1 miles 80’ Roadway

18 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (Option 1; Implement Today) Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St 3.1 miles 74’ Roadway

19 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (Option 2; Implement Tomorrow) Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St 80’ Roadway

20 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (Option 2; Implement Tomorrow) Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St 74’ Roadway

21 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Van Nuys Boulevard (Option 3; Dream Big) Glenoaks Blvd to Plummer St

22 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Alternate route – Pierce Street

23 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Bicycle Plan – Proposed Bikeways

Bicycle Friendly Streets: Pierce, Telfair & Herrick

Proposed Bicycle Lanes: Laurel Canyon, Woodman, Foothill (north of study area)

Proposed Bike Path: San Fernando Road & Pacoima Wash

24 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Alternate route – Pierce Street

25 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Proposed Improvements for Pierce Street • Sharrows • Share the Road signs • Wayfinding signage • Bicycle Loop Detectors: Laurel Canyon, San Fernando, & Glenoaks • Bicycle Crossing Signs on: Woodman, Arleta, Laurel Canyon, San Fernando, & Glenoaks

26 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011

Proposed Improvements for Pierce Street • Street Trees (shade) • Better Pavement (north of tunnel) • Accessibility ramps and better lighting in the pedestrian tunnel • Bike Parking at schools, park, and MEND center

27 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Proposed Capital Improvements for Pierce

• Mini traffic circles at Telfair & Herrick (BFS), and other intersections • Curb extensions and high visibility crosswalks at schools, park, and public housing entrance

28 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Proposed Capital Improvements for Pierce • Bike & Ped actuated signal and median refuge at Arleta Ave. crossing to complement existing crosswalk • Median at Woodman for left turning cyclists

29 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Soft Measures – Bike parking

• Outreach to business owners for parking in front of businesses • Evaluate existing parking at city- owned facilities • Integrate with bus stops • Community bike rack design competition • Establish bike corrals in private parking lots

30 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Soft Measures – Schools

• 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and one high school along Van Nuys/Pierce • Walking and biking “school buses” • Bike rodeos and traffic education • Provide adequate bike parking at schools

31 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Soft Measures – Adult outreach and education

• Provide adult bicycle skills education • Provide bilingual information on traffic laws and safety • Partner with local organizations including parent centers, faith- based groups, day labor sites, night classes, and community-based organizations • Promote cycling at neighborhood events like health fairs, the swap meet, and the Pacoima Christmas parade

32 ThinkBike Workshop, Los Angeles 21-23 September 2011 Mission

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