Acknowledgements City Council Daryl Busch, Mayor Al Landers, Mayor Pro Tem Julio C. Rodriguez, Councilmember Rita Rogers, Councilmember Mark Yarbrough, Councilmember Planning Commission Judy L. Roseen-Haughney, Chair Dwayne L. Hammond, Vice Chair Matthew Buck, Commissioner Jose M. Marin, Commissioner Sal Mancuso Jr., Commissioner Brady McCarron, Commissioner Dave Stuart, Commissioner Public Safety Commission Shawn Haughney, Chair Dawn Kuster Backa, Commissioner Jennifer A. Bieger, Commissioner Joseph Dapice, Commissioner Eugene Rasmussen, Commissioner Robert Turner, Commissioner Michael Weir, Commissioner City Staff Richard Belmudez, City Manager Darren Madkin, Deputy City Manager Clara Miramontes, Planning Manager Nathan Perez, Associate Planner Habib Motlagh, City Engineer Consultants to the City Perris Trail Master Plan i Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the Trail Plan ............................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Bicycle Transportation Account Requirements ................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2. Definitions 2.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1 Chapter 3. Objectives, Policies and Actions ........................................................................ 3-1 Chapter 4. Community Involvement 4.1 Winter Wonderland Community Bike Ride/Walk ................................................................................ 4-1 4.2 Online Community Survey ................................................................................................................... 4-2 4.3 Community Design Charrette .............................................................................................................. 4-3 4.4 Stakeholder Forum............................................................................................................................... 4-3 4.5 Youth Mobility Workshop .................................................................................................................... 4-4 4.6 Collaboration with Riverside County Flood Control District ................................................................ 4-4 4.7 Commissions and City Council Meetings ............................................................................................. 4-5 Chapter 5. Planning Background 5.1 Regional Plans ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 City of Perris General Plan ................................................................................................................... 5-5 5.3 Specific Plans ...................................................................................................................................... 5-13 5.4 Bikeway and Trail Plans of Neighboring Jurisdictions ........................................................................ 5-13 Chapter 6. Existing Conditions 6.1 Existing Bikeways and Trails ................................................................................................................. 6-1 6.2 Existing Amenities ................................................................................................................................ 6-3 ii Perris Trail Master Plan 6.3 Transit Facilities ................................................................................................................................... 6-3 6.4 Education and Encouragement Programs ........................................................................................... 6-3 6.5 Existing Bicycle Commuters ................................................................................................................. 6-4 6.6 Collision Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 6-11 Chapter 7. Design Guidelines 7.1 Class I Bike Path Facilities Design Guidelines ....................................................................................... 7-1 7.2 Class II Bike Lane Facilities Design Guidelines ...................................................................................... 7-3 7.3 Class III Bike Route Facilities Design Guidelines ................................................................................... 7-5 7.4 Multipurpose Trail Design Guidelines .................................................................................................. 7-7 7.5 Intersections and Crossings Design Guidelines .................................................................................. 7-11 7.6 Bicycle Parking ................................................................................................................................... 7-15 7.7 Existing Signage .................................................................................................................................. 7-19 7.8 On-Street Signage and Markings ....................................................................................................... 7-19 7.9 Wayfinding and Informational Signage .............................................................................................. 7-20 7.10 Additional Design Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 7-26 Chapter 8. Proposed Improvements 8.1 Methodology and Key Considerations ................................................................................................. 8-1 8.2 Proposed Bikeway and Trail Improvements ........................................................................................ 8-1 8.3 Grade Separated Crossings ................................................................................................................ 8-17 8.4 Modifications to General Plan Circulation Element Cross Sections ................................................... 8-21 8.5 Bicycle Amenities ............................................................................................................................... 8-27 8.6 Estimated Future Bicycle Comments ................................................................................................. 8-29 Chapter 9. Expenditures and Funding Opportunities 9.1 Funding Opportunities ......................................................................................................................... 9-1 9.2 Cost Estimates .................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Perris Trail Master Plan iii Chapter 10. Prioritization and Implementation 10.1 Project Priorization .......................................................................................................................... 10-1 Chapter 11. Bicycle Safety and Education Programs 11.1 Bicycle Education Programs ............................................................................................................. 11-1 11.2 Encouragement ................................................................................................................................ 11-6 Appendices Appendix A: Community Involvement Summaries iv Perris Trail Master Plan CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction to the Trail Master Plan As an implementing action of the City of Perris’ General Plan Circulation Element, the City has developed this Trail Master Plan to address trails and bikeways for both recreational and commuter uses. The Trail Master Plan builds upon prior work efforts included in the City’s General Plan Circulation Element, recognizing that walking and bicycling are both means of mobility and recreation. The future trail and bikeway network in Perris will provide residents and the greater region with a network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that connect to commercial and employment areas, transit hubs, parks, schools and other key destinations in Perris. Based on stakeholder and public input, research on related planning efforts, and analysis of future opportunities, the Trail Master Plan establishes six broad objectives: Objective 1. Develop a complete bikeways and trails network that supports commuter and recreational user needs. Objective 2. Accommodate bicycle use through supportive amenities and facilities. Objective 3. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. Objective 4. Increase funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Objective 5. Promote bicycling as a positive alternative for commuting and recreation. Objective 6. Maintain roadways and bicycle and pedestrian related facilities so they provide safe and comfortable conditions for the user. The Trail Master Plan covers on- and off-street paved bicycle facilities, along with unpaved multipurpose trails. The Trail Master Plan is also intended to meet the requirements for a Bicycle Transportation Plan (Section 891.2(a) through (k) of the Streets and Highways Code) to establish the City of Perris’ eligibility for Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account funds as outlined in Table 1-1. 1.2 Bicycle Transportation Account Requirements The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) is an annual program providing state funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. Local agencies first establish eligibility by preparing