Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Prepared by Alta Planning + Design August 2014 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1. Purpose of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan ................................................................................... 1-1 1.2. Biking and Walking in Santa Clarita Today .................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2.1. Bicycle Facilities ............................................................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2.2. Sidewalks, Paseos, and Multi-Purpose Trails ....................................................................................... 1-7 1.3. Bicyclist and Pedestrian Needs .......................................................................................................................... 1-8 1.3.1. Bicyclist Needs ................................................................................................................................................ 1-8 1.3.2. Pedestrian Needs ........................................................................................................................................... 1-8 1.3.3. Public Outreach ............................................................................................................................................. 1-8 1.4. Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................. 1-9 1.4.1. Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements ...................................................................................................... 1-9 1.4.2. Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements .............................................................................................. 1-11 1.4.3. Recommended Programs ........................................................................................................................... 1-11 1.4.4. Strategies to Promote Biking and Walking ......................................................................................... 1-12 1.4.5. Safe Routes to Schools ............................................................................................................................... 1-13 1.4.6. Complete Streets ......................................................................................................................................... 1-15 1.5. Funding and Implementing the Plan .............................................................................................................. 1-15 1.5.1. Project Prioritization .................................................................................................................................. 1-15 1.5.2. Cost Estimates ............................................................................................................................................. 1-15 1.5.3. Implementation ............................................................................................................................................ 1-16 1.6. Contents of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan .............................................................................. 1-16 2. Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1. Setting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2 2.2. Progress Made Since Adoption of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan ..................................... 2-3 2.3. Existing Bicycle Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 2-4 2.3.1. Paved Off-Street Bike Paths ....................................................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.2. Existing On-Street Bike Lanes and Routes ......................................................................................... 2-13 2.3.3. Bikeway Signage ......................................................................................................................................... 2-14 2.3.4. Bicycle Signal Detection .......................................................................................................................... 2-14 2.3.5. Bicycle Parking ........................................................................................................................................... 2-15 2.4. Existing Pedestrian Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 2-16 2.4.1. Existing Sidewalks, Paseos and Multi-Purpose Trails .................................................................... 2-16 2.5. Bicycle Facility Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 2-19 2.6. Past Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Expenditures ................................................................................... 2-19 2.7. Encouragement and Education Programs ................................................................................................... 2-21 2.8. Multi-Modal Connections ............................................................................................................................... 2-22 2.8.1. Metrolink ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-23 2.8.2. City of Santa Clarita Transit .................................................................................................................. 2-23 3. Planning and Policy Context ................................................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1. Summary of Existing Plans .................................................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.1. Santa Clarita Valley General Plan.............................................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2. Municipal Code ............................................................................................................................................ 3-7 3.1.3. Unified Development Code ....................................................................................................................... 3-8 3.1.4. Mixed-Use Zones ......................................................................................................................................... 3-8 3.1.5. Downtown Newhall Specific Area Plan ................................................................................................3-10 3.1.6. Community Character and Design Guidelines ...................................................................................3-10 3.1.7. Other Specific Plans ....................................................................................................................................3-10 3.1.8. Santa Clara River Recreation and Water Feature Study ................................................................. 3-11 3.1.9. Transportation Development Plan ......................................................................................................... 3-12 3.1.10. Lyons Corridor Plan .................................................................................................................................. 3-12 3.1.11. California High Speed Rail ...................................................................................................................... 3-12 i Santa Clarita Non‐Motorized Transportation Plan 3.1.12. Annexations ................................................................................................................................................ 3-13 3.1.13. Climate Action Plan .................................................................................................................................. 3-13 3.2. Regional Plans ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-13 3.2.1. 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County .................................................... 3-13 3.2.2. Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan ........................................................... 3-13 3.2.3. Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan ............................................................................................ 3-14 3.2.4. Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Account Compliance Document ........................ 3-15 3.2.5. Sustainable Communities Strategy ....................................................................................................... 3-16 3.3. Major Development Projects ............................................................................................................................ 3-16 3.3.1. Future Capital Improvement Projects ..................................................................................................