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Agenda Packet 092809
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS (On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda The Council may take action on items listed on the Agenda ) D COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent standing committees Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary) Mayor Fonzi 1 Air Pollution Control District 2 County Mayors Round Table 3 Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC) Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley 1 League of California Cities — Council Liaison and CITIPAC Board Member 2 SLO Council of Governments, President (SLOCOG) 3 SLO Regional Transit Authority, President (SLORTA) Council Member Beraud 1 City / Schools Committee 2 Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) Council Member Clay 1 City / Schools Committee Council Member Kelley 1 Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee 2 Atascadero Youth Task Force 3 Homeless Services Oversight Council E INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION 1 City Council 2 City Clerk 3 City Treasurer 4 City Attorney 5 City Manager F ADJOURNMENT Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this public hearing will be distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office. 3 I Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the September 28 2010 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was posted on September 21 2010 at the Atascadero City Hall 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location Signed this 21st day of September 2010 at Atascadero California. U - Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk City of Atascadero 4 City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 00 p m unless there is a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting commencing at 6 00 p m. in which event the Council meeting will commence immediately following the conclusion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Council meetings will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero Matters are considered by the Council in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library 6850 Morro Road Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be allocated a number once they are approved by the City Council. The minutes of this meeting will reflect these numbers. All documents submitted by the public during Council meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the City Clerk's office. Council meetings are videotaped and audio recorded and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470-3400) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager's Office or the City Clerk's Office both at (805) 470-3400 Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM" the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Council to approach the lectern and be recognized. 1 Give your name for the record (not required) 2. State the nature of your business 3 All comments are limited to 3 minutes. 4 All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council. 5 No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council's attention A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council) TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code) Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Council will ask questions of staff The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern If you wish to speak for against or comment in any way* 1 You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Mayor 2 Give your name (not required) 3 Make your statement 4 All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council 5 No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present 6 All comments limited to 3 minutes If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations must be brought to the meeting on a USB drive or CD You are required to submit to the City Clerk a printed copy of your presentation for the record Please check in with the City Clerk before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy he Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be eard by the Council. 5 6 ITEM NUMBER. A - 1 DATE 09/28/10 a r.n n r V r...r ilia r t ., r 1e Atascadero City Council Staff Report - City Manager's Office DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program Funded through the Office of Traffic Safety RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the Draft Resolution accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety "DUI Awareness and Enforcement" Grant in the amount of $112,124 DISCUSSION The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded a competitive Grant to the City of Atascadero in the amount of $112,124 for FY 2010/2011 These funds were awarded for the continued and increased success of the Police Department's program of Enforcement and Awareness regarding Driving under the Influence (DUI) The original Grant amount requested was $72,124 OTS did award the initial amount of $72,124, and additionally awarded an unsolicited amount of $40,000 for a GIS Traffic Collision Mapping System Upon being informed of this extra award, the Police Department's initial discussions with Public Works and Technology regarding this GIS Mapping System have been met with considerable interest. This Grant meets the relevant strategic initiatives of the Police Department's five-year Strategic Plan • Conduct DUI checkpoint operations each fiscal year • Implement a focused enforcement program on traffic collisions • Collaborate with Public Works to address roadway engineering issues This is a fully reimbursable grant. There is no City-funded match required 7 ITEM NUMBER. A - 1 DATE. 09/28/10 The OTS grant funds will be itemized as follows 6 DUI Checkpoints $ 27,280 DUI Saturation Patrol 28,500 Criminal Warrant Service 8,030 Stakeouts 1,014 Travel/Training 4,000 GIS Traffic Collision Mapping Software 40,000 Preliminary Alcohol Screening PAS Devices 2,800 Printing/Duplication 500 Total Grant Amount $ 112,124 FISCAL IMPACT Funds will be used from the General Fund and then reimbursed under the grant program There is no City-funded match required ALTERNATIVES Decline the use of OTS Grant funds Not recommended due to the significant benefit gained from the use of these funds ATTACHMENTS 1 Draft Resolution 2 Select Portions of OTS Grant Application `.WO 8 Attachment 1 DRAFT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "DUI AWARENESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM" GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1129124 WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety for the State of California has offered the City of Atascadero a Grant commencing in October 2010 and ending September 2011, and, WHEREAS, the City will enter an agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety for the State of California for the purpose of implementing a program to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol related crashes; and, WHEREAS, the City shall implement best practices in purchasing equipment and conducting DUI/dnver's license checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero SECTION 1. That the City has reviewed,understood, and to the extent consistent with all the constitutional and local law requirements,agrees to the provisions contained in the Contract Grant Agreement;and, fir►" SECTION 2. That the Atascadero City Chief of Police is appointed as the grant Authorizing Official for Applicant Agency and the Atascadero City Administrative Services Director is appointed as the Fiscal or Accounting Official and are authorized to execute and submit the Grant Agreement and any necessary documents in furtherance of this Grant Program which may be necessary for the completion of the Program. On motion by Council Member and seconded by Council Member the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: 9 Attachment 1 AYES NOES ABSENT ADOPTED- CITY OF ATASCADERO By Roberta Fonzi,Mayor ATTEST Marcia McClure Torgerson,C.M.0 , City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM. 1%0 Brian A. Pierik,City Attorney `v le 10 Attachment 2 State of Califoruia &F-Avr'MBER OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETI AL1154 GRA NTAGREEMENT PAGE I(To be completed by applicantAggeucv) 1. GRA.VTTrrLF DUI ENFORCIMENT AND A"'ARL\EcS PROC-KAM 2, Nun or APPLickNT Ar--EN cv 4. GrkN-r PMOD CITY OF-kTASCADERO M=--!--Day Year 3. AcENcy U.Nrr To RLNDLz-GF-kXT From 10,1140 ATASCADER0 PoijcE DEP.ARTxjEExT TO, 9130111 es-, 'Idd- - S. G1;LkN7DEsC?=o\ (Pwrade an ovenlewof the gmt a=--'1t2e5 that'o'ill. thep-,ob1-.mrateinenL map ax -v 100 Pr words. Space ishnutedtosmlines. To reduce the persons Icilled and injured in alcohol involxed crashes,"best practice strategies-vAll be conducted on an overtime basis.The handed strategies include DUIDrrver s License checkpomrsatidDUI saturation patrols This progranawill also de-1,vlop a"Hot Sheet"program and conduct"Stakeout"operations for officers,to concentrate on repeat DUI offenders on probation who have had their license suspended or revoked.Court %tings"operations will focus on DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked driver license who get behind the lxlieel after leavmgu court. Through warrant sev.-ice details., the police department will target repeat DUI �iolators who failed to appear in court or tolate probation.These szatemes are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect. 6. FEDERAL ET,.NM.4LLOC.ITEDU.NDi:RTHisAGR-rFiir-N-T S&ALL NOT F-XCFim; 5 112.124.00 7 -AF?Roy.AL Sir-N.4=, Es A. G3L3v T DmFCTQR B. kt-rdoRm!,,%"GOFFici.ALorAppLicA-NTAGENCY XAMz: Caleb Davis PHONT:(80')4-0-3 250 Nrxim James. MulhaIl PR(XS*E:(805)461-50'51 T=. Traffic Officer F.Ax: (80�)�-,0-325 T=: Cluef ef Pohce Fra. (800470-. "0'- AD,Dram. ^50-*,-El Camino Real ADDMs� 5 S 05 El Ca=o Real Atascadeic Ca 93422 Arascadero Ca 93422. E-XLAMcda-6s!g atascadero.org E # jmalhill ,,,atascadei,o.oi,a. `SFFnmqvv ?Dari?i ,Signavro� Date) C. Fisc-4L oR AccoLN-TwG OFrici.AL D. 0mcF-AvrHoRizrD To REcmT P.4LiuE,,Ts N-Axa: RacheIle RicL-ard PaGN-L(805)461 5000 N-Wr- T=: Fmance Director FAx. 461-0606 ADDREsi,. 6907 El Cm=o Real -ADDREss-- 6907 El Canimo Real Atascadero Ca 93422 Atascadere Ca 93421 F—mAm. nickardEatascadero.org OTS-;S i,3tev 6!06) vftw Attachment 2 GRANT s-NLkD E Li,&Y-D UI Overtime SC HEM A Gr,-A,,,TNo: AL1154 GR.vN7T DESCRIPTION Page 1 GR-A,-\T TrrLE. DLI ENFoRciNiE-,TND.ALNi,.ARF-NEss PRor-R-kM AcENcy AT.Asc.,�,DEROPOLICE DEP A-RT36iFN-T PROBLEM STATEMENT' Using local data(not OTS Rankings or SXV1TRS)complete the table below Cdlision T-vve 2 200-1 2008 Collisions Victim, Collisions Victfins Collisions Victim atal 3 1. luilry 88 76 86 8a 85 Fatal Injury KWed I Injurvd haury Killed Inured Fatal Iniury Kffled Iniured 0 N 28 k�uh 01 2 at.&-RIM 0 1s 0 fay 0 6 1 0 5 0 5 0 0 a 0 a (2:�o C.0 2 5 9 incus I Please pro-tide detailed answers to the following questions as part of the Problem Statement: 1. Describe current traffic unit complement(number of personnel and classifications).If applicable, describe how the size of the traffic unit has fluctuated in the past five vears and lvhv The Atascaclero Police Departmetnt Traffic Division is currentl-v staffed by one motor officer and a Traffic Sergeant who o-versees;the Unit.Unfortunately the Traffic Division has decreased bv 50%during this economic downturn which is clearly evident by our statistics.Over the past five gears our Traffic Unit has fluctuated from one officer in 2004 to n officers in 2006 and back to one officer in 2009 We received OTS funding to purchase two police motorcycles hoxeNeer,we have been unable to staff one traffic position due to lack of funding.From 2006 to 2009 we have had a 25%decrease in the number of DUI arrests and an over 50�o nicrease in alcohol related injun,traffic collisions. 2. How many sobriety checkpoints did jour department conduct between October 1.2008 and September 30,2009" (Include checkpoints fivin all funding sources,Le OTS grants or mini-grants, and department funded) OTS Grant--- 0-4 of Checkpoints: 0(Not AV00) .A`0EDthe 0; of Checkpoints 0(lu,,=jurisfficuon) IVI=-Grant--- SC09M10-:#of Checkpoints: 5 *1 of Depannk-tit Funded Checkpoints, 0(Not OTS Rmded) Additional Inf6mittion: Throughout the past two-mars it has only been through OTS funding that the Department has been able to fund DLJ1 checkpoints which will persuablv remain the,same for the forseeable future.It is our position that DUI checkpomits ill our small community significantly help deter drivers from dn-ing under the itiflucene 3. Vklat is the average number of DLI arrests and vehicles impounded per checkpoint- OTS-381b GNTEDUI Omi=e G 0)9) 12 Attachment 2 I%W GRAVES XUDE EASY-DUI Overtime S I CHEDLLE B PAGE 1 DETAILED BUDGET ESMUTE GRA-N7 NO. ALII-'%4 FISCALYEAR ESTL%LkTE S COST CATEGORY FFY 1 10,V2010 TOTAL COST Thru TO GRANT A. PERSONNEL COSTS 9LION11 OVERTBEE MZIDL Che kpcnutr S25�&,,00 $25 560.03 DU:Swiranon Pan-ols 26,7NOM 26770ij.010 � Narrant Senice Patmis 30.00 310-03 Stakeouts 9i�00 950 00 tt Omtime 3meLs i1' 6.7,21; 4.M.00 Categoi�-Sub-Total S641.82-2.001 S64.822.00 B.TRAVEL EXTENSE In:State S4.003100 $4,000.03 Catenary Sub-Total S4.00G.00, 54.000.00 C.CO-N-MACTUAL SERVICES 'N one T- CatqwT Sub-Total l soho rev I'D91 VAW 13 Attachment 2 GK-',-NTS MADE Lksi—DUI ovel-time ScHEDT.,Lr-B-1 GR-A-\-rN,o. ALII-54 BUDGET NARPUTWE Page 2 EQUIPMENT- I GIs Srstem-System will Uiclucke 1 compatible computers needed for network-ed iNorkstarions to share data and programs.software licenses for laptop computers nece ssary for the operation of the systein at workst2bons,one compatible notebook mobile workstation needed to collect data and work on program at field locations. sales tax, and other modifications;- aaachn-&nts. accessories orauxiliar-apparaws necessary to make the wsteni usable for grant purposes. OTHER DIRECT COSTS. 4 P.AJS Devices!C,*alibration Units-Prelimmary 4dcohol Screening Devices will be purchased to assist officers in enLinced enforcement efforts related to DT-I. PAS calibration units are used to ensure accuracy of the device. PrinfingiDupfication-Costs include the purchases of paper production,printing and,or duplication of materials associated i%ith dzih�,grant operations. INDIRECT COSTS. None PRGGKA-Nl INCOME. There will be no program income generated froin this grant. 0-!'>-38f GNE DIZ Gv%remi� P-ev I 14 ARCHIVE COPY CITY CLERK _nmmR, • art j 1918 R "O 19��, �n 0 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, September 28, 2010 600PM City Hall Council Chambers 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER. 6 00 P M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Council Member Clay ROLL CALL. Mayor Fonzi Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley Council Member Beraud Council Member Clay Council Member Kelley APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Roll Call PRESENTATION 1 Savor the Central Coast Preview 1 A. CONSENT CALENDAR. (Ail items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed'from the consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the item before action is taken DRAFT MINUTES Council meeting draft minutes are listed on the Consent Calendar for approval of the minutes Should anyone wish to request an amendment to draft minutes, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and their suggestion will be considered by the City Council If anyone desires to express their opinion concerning issues included in draft minutes, they should share their opinion during the Community Forum portion of the meeting ) 1 DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program Funded through the Office of Traffic Safety ■ Fiscal Impact: Funds will be used from the General Fund and then reimbursed under the grant program There is no City-funded match required ■ Recommendation. Council adopt the Draft Resolution accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety "DUI Awareness and Enforcement" Grant in the amount of $112,124 [Police] UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER. (The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to the City Council ) COMMUNITY FORUM (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction Speakers are limited to three minutes Please state your name for the record before making your presentation The Council may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council ) B PUBLIC HEARINGS None C MANAGEMENT REPORTS 1 Update on AB 811 Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs - CaliforniaFIRST (Statewide) & Atascadero SMART Energy ■ Fiscal Impact: There is no cost to the City for either program Minimal staff time is required to maintain contact with consultants and work with the public on the programs ■ Recommendation. No Council action required, update only [Community Development] 2 Attachment 2 STATE OF CALIPOMA a OFME OF TR AFEC SAF= ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OTS-33(M- 090) Apir-icAN,TAnENcy —T-AO11TSGRANTNUNMER � Cites of Atascadere L 154 The IbUowmg attachments are.included herein and constitute a part of this Grant Agreement, I OTS-3 8—Page 1 5 Schedule C—Quarterly Evaluation Data(,%I=required) 2. Schedule A—Grant Description 6. OTS-33—Acceptance of Conditions and Certifications 3 Schedule B—Detailed Budget 7 General Terins,Conditions,and Certifications Estimate for Grant Costs (OTS Grant Program Manual(GPM),Exhibit 6A. 4 Schedule 8-1—Budget. GPM available on-line at WIVW.0TS.C2-g0V Narrative TERMS AIND.CONDMONS It is understood and agreed by the Grantee that grant finds received as a result of this Agreement are subject to all applicable federal and state regulations goverinng grants and to the following applicable controls,terms and consideration expressed in the OTS Grant Program Nianual which includes,but is not limited to- RF-PoRTs/Cuknfs FoR ItnxmLRsniEN-r 1. Quarterly Performance Reports and Reimbursement Claims must be subtuitted by the Grantee to the Office of Traffic Safety(OTS)byJanuary 30,April 30,July 30,and October 30,during each year of grant operation. The Edwe to timely submit complete and correct claim within sixty(60) days of their due dates may constitute Grantees irrevocable waiver of any right to thereafter recover from Grantor any part of those waned grant sums which may thereafter be reallocated or reverted by Grantor, 2. OTS will withhold or disallow grant payments,reduce or terminate grant funds,anchor deny future grant funding anyume a Grantee Ms to comply with any applicable term or condition of this,Grant Agreement or program guidelines(GPM,Chapter 3.11). This may include,but is not limited to the following- * Failure to submit acceptable and timely reimbursements cLums; 0 Failure to submit acceptable and timely quarterly Performance reports, * Failure to submit an acceptable and timely Schedule C,Quarterly Evaluation Data(OTS-38& applies only when a Schedule C has been required); * Failure to comply with requirement of the Single Audit Act(GPXI,Chapter 4.11),-and 3. RyOctober 30 continuing"grants must.Submit a September 30 claim and a written justification to support carrying forward the rem;umnggrant year unexpended funds- September 30 claims and written justifications,supporting the carrying forward of these prior year unexpended funds submitted after November 30 may not be processed and the prior claim(i e_June 30)will be considered the year-end claim in order to close out the federal fISC21 year ending September 30- In addition,thew unexpended finds will be de-obligated and allocated to new grants- 15 Attachment 2 GRANT#AL1154 2009 FEDIFISCAL BASE YEAR 2 .1-FEDIFISCAL.QRERATit l'#1 90 Ot-v7-03 Di-01 z"9 i7-01.9510-01-30 01.41-1• 01.01.19 57-01.71 Atasaadero QTR QTHT QTR QTR4 TOTAL QTRi QTR GTR3 g9R1, T6 GME OUI OT QY4LY S14-01 03,311-0} OF 90 9 :9 r#t9 1241.10 03 31-i1 M30-11 84-3 11 WE c:alT'aFa: =11:Ps v=ms 3 0 0 0 a C 0 0 C 0 c:asT'a+rr- njire: vetims 24 22 2E 22 93 C 0 D C 0 .cencl lr.vtea=e:atces vaair- D 0 0 0 a C 0 D C 0 .ccict,r.vr.eo njanes victims 4 2 2 4 12 C 0 D C 0 -Ir ar9 F.rr au Gansbru J 0 0 0 a C 0 0 C 0 -it arIFur trty.vcatiscns J 0 0 2 2 C 0 0 C 0 h^. P.'�" 0254 N'iSt Fat?i;Clt 9t7r' J 0 0 0 a C 0 D C Q n -re iz'o [359 k 5'In;c p Ca€isass 2 2 _ 2 a C 0 SI C 0 OBJECTIVE DATA POINTS Y^aIIT R TATs �EPAt�r7E E31'. 01f cars Trained in S:andarainel Fis a Scoriety D 0 0 0 0 64t_9q tSFSTr 0 C 0 D C U Mrsrer's L cense cbeavoinis Corounea 3 C, 0 0 a C 0 D C 0 'Gra?it P ander!Evorcornen:Act dty" eni:e=T^roag�C�ckfio!7ts D CY 0 0 0 C 0 D C 0 C'ker-5.,eenel a:C-leaporas 0 Q 0 D 0 C 0 0 C 0 F!Et]Sobrel�Tests kammis:=r--a at c�e:Axiw 0 0 0 ,D a C 0 0 C t3 CJ.A".sis-or C'1Eckpc•r:s 0 0 ''0 Ct a C 0 D C 0 'mice<!m:oLnwl C,*ckporis 0 0 0 C 0 C 0 D C Q L'iTinw custoap,Arre_L r.9E+:,4pnMl5 J 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 G Q C7„A'Tes at Crecwo n: J 0 0 D 0 G 0 D C 0 sa=;aea=F= .4e9 ei.ers L cerses D 0 0 t1 II C 0 D 0 0 .:'rtcelsec G•.e-s r;v't; .:SD)Pa! 0 0 0 0 4 C 0 D C 0 ?eca.e%d swer•ver Iles 0 D Q D 0 C 0 0 C 0 A,Otrer.Arrests•r-:ati.r' J 0 0 3 a G 0 D C Q U Sa:wacon patrols Conauc:ed .Gran!: unwed Ervoroanent Actiuitlt J 0 0 T! a C 0 0 C 0 vehice5ioes 3 0 ti O a C 0 D C 0 Fk-d Eoarety T?sts ke•nsnis:?rei •J 0 0 D a C 1 0 D 0 0 C-J A-rests Rssu:ting Harr 7L 5.,xi sr Dn-:-s 0 0 0 3 a C ri D 0 0 C9TM 'r casw,.p AT •c^GJI 0 0 fl a C 0 D G .Q uml .epics Iryc �c $esL.rt tr�r C'_ 5a.ura J 0 0 0 a C 0 0 C 0 =atro� C•L.F,-re Re-UgZ;"V-CJI=atL^u:n'Y C.-IMIs 0 u 0 C 0 D G Q s sae to �R4aafEa DiWs L:er:es t J 0 0 0 C 0 D C IY .Nce'rsee C-yre' (CW:;.ZsMaj D 0 0 0 Q G 0 D G Q Recce E¢sw e^berEt rs 0 0 0 0 Q G 0 3 C Q A S7lrergrests•C alio J (} 0 tl G C 0 D C €Y stat DepartmonTrwida£7U,arrests 4 51, 4e 48 183 C 0 D G Q 16 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE. 09/28110 R I V1 e Atascadero City Council Staff Report— Community Development Department Update on AB 811 Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs CaliforniaFIRST (Statewide) & Atascadero SMART Energy RECOMMENDATION No Council action required, update only REPORT-IN-BRIEF This report is provided to give the Council an update on the status of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs also referred to as the AB 811 program Atascadero has been involved in the development of two PACE programs the Statewide CaliforniaFIRST program and the Atascadero SMART Energy Program Consultants are currently working on these programs, however, PACE programs across the nation have been put on hold due to federal financing issues DISCUSSION Background. Assembly Bill 811 , which was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 21, 2008, allows municipal governments to provide long term financing to property owners for renewable energy installations and energy efficiency retrofits through a PACE financing program The PACE program is meant to allow municipal governments to provide long term financing to property owners through financing districts AB 811 is designed to eliminate the large upfront costs associated with solar and energy efficiency upgrades by creating an installment plan of regularly smaller payments On May 26, 2009, the Atascadero City Council authorized support for the creation of a funding assessment district consistent with AB 811 On November 25, 2009 the City Manager was authorized by Council to enter into a contract with Renovate America (then PowerHouse Services) to administer the Atascadero SMART Energy program specifically for residents of Atascadero The pilot program is set up to provide $750,000 17 ITEM NUMBER. C - 1 DATE 09/28/10 in municipal bonds, which can fund approximately 30 properties for solar or energy efficiency retrofits A second phase of the program with additional funds may be available to fund additional residential and commercial properties if there is community interest. On January 12, 2010, the Atascadero City Council authorized the City to join CaliforniaFIRST, the Statewide AB 811 program The pilot counties and cities participating have been awarded $16 5 million in funds from the California Energy Commission's State Energy Program to put together the program Analysis. Consultants for both programs (CaliforniaFIRST and the Atascadero Clean Energy Program) began work in early 2010 on formation of the financing districts and setting up funding sources for issuance of bonds for the program The City of Atascadero intends to offer both programs to City residents as both programs can be created at no cost to the City of Atascadero Both programs are still in development. However, it appears that there will be a few key differences between the two programs, with the primary difference being the "loading order requirement." The CaliforniaFIRST program requires that property owners do a percentage of energy efficiency improvements to the property prior to installing solar or other renewable energy power The Atascadero SMART Energy program does not plan on including any loading order requirements, and therefore property owners may use the funds to install solar first if they chose to do so The programs will likely differ in additional ways, such as the underwriting, loan qualifications requirements, and interest rates A breakdown of some of the foreseeable differences can be seen below CaliforniaFIRST v Atascadero's SMART Energy Program CaliforniaFIRST Atascadero SMART Energy Eligible Measures Loading Order Must do energy efficiency upgrades to No loading order requirements Requirement reduce energy consumption prior to installing solar Energy Audit Non-testing audit for Prescriptive Path Audit recommended but not required Requirement Test-in audit for `Performance Path Solar Installation After 10% energy efficiency savings Immediate eligibility for solar Max/Min $75 000/$5 000 TBD Homeowner Requirements Property based yes yes debt criteria Lien to value 1 10 TBD Equity 20% TBD Property types Residential/Commercial Residential only for pilot program 18 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE 09/28/10 FHFA Stop-work PACE financing for energy efficiency improvements are designed to be repaid through special assessments added to property owner's property tax bills The assessments are senior liens, which take precedence over an existing mortgage in the case of a foreclosure On May 5, 2010, mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a letter stating that Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mortgage loans shall retain their first lien status. On July 6, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) codified this assertion with a follow-up letter expressing that PACE loans are in violation of FHFA standard mortgage contracts The FHFA said that PACE loans presented "unusual and difficult risk management challenges" for lenders, servicers and mortgage securities investors in a fragile housing finance market." Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac either own or guarantee about half of all U S mortgages, and therefore, this decision effectively suspended many PACE efforts across the country FHFA's position has effectively made it impossible for residential PACE financing to move forward at this time There has been a large response to FHFA's hold on PACE programs In July, Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a lawsuit against the FHFA, claiming the agency's actions are severely holding back California's green economy He also asserts that the FHFA needs to recognize PACE assessments as tax increments rather than liens Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Mike Thompson have introduced legislation that would require lenders to adopt new underwriting standards that support PACE financing programs by respecting states' authority to secure assessments with a first lien The CaliforniaFIRST program had been expected to launch in fall 2010, and the Atascadero SMART Energy program had planned to be begin accepting applications by February2010 However, due to the lending complications that have emerged in recent months, launch dates will be delayed until the issues are worked out at the Federal level Both programs will be highly publicized throughout the City once the issues have been resolved, and the public will receive notification when the programs are ready to accept applications Conclusion. The City of Atascadero has been working with AB 811 consultants in the creation of two PACE programs to offer to property owners within the City limits There will be a few key differences between the two programs, including the "loading order requirement," underwriting, loan qualifications requirements, and interest rates PACE programs across the nation have been put on hold due to Federal financing issues Mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued a letters stating PACE loans are not allowed to be senior liens, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) followed-up by affirming that PACE loans are in violation of FHFA standard mortgage contracts The FHFA's position has effectively made it impossible for residential PACE financing to move forward at this time Numerous efforts are being made throughout the State and Country to move the PACE program forward The two 19 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE. 09/28/10 programs which the City of Atascadero had planned to participate in are currently on hold, but plan to restart once the issues at the Federal level have been resolved Resources For more information regarding the CaliforniaFIRST and its implementation in San Luis Obispo County, contact: • Trevor Keith, SLO County Energy Program Coordinator (805) 781-1431 • www.californiafirst.org For more information regarding Atascadero SMART Energy Program, contact: • Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero Associate Planner (805) 470-3448 • www.renovateamerica com FISCAL IMPACT There is no cost to the City for either program Minimal staff time is required to maintain contact with consultants and work with the public on the programs ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 — Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Letters Attachment 2 — LA Times article Attachment 3 — CaliforniaFIRST informational handout Attachment 4 — SMART Energy Program handout 20 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE 09/28/10 ,. Attachment 1 Fannie Mae &Freddie Mac Letters i Lender Letter LL-2010-06 May 5, 201.0 TO: All Fannie Mae Single-Family Sellers and Servicers Property Assessed Clean Energy Leans Fare Mae has received a number of questions from seller-servicers regarding govern ►t- sponsored energy loads, sometimes referred to as Property Asset Clean Energy (PACE) loans_ PACE loans generally have automatic first lied primo over previously recorded rnortgages. The terms of the Fannie MaetFreddie Mac. Unifom Security Instruments prohibit loans that have senior lien status to a mortgage. As PACE programs progress through the experimental pilose and beyond, Fannie Mae will issue additional guidance to lenders as may be needed from time to time. Fannie tae supports energy-efficiency initiatives,and is wilting tD engage:with federal and state agencies as they consider stistainable programs to facilitate lending for er gs-etfidency home rats,while preserving the status of mortgage loans originated as first liens. Questions should be directed to Resource Centar8fanniernae.com with the subject One *PACE- Lenders may also wish to consult with their federal regulators, who share concerns rdd+ about PACE programs_ xxsmx Marianne E.Sullivan Senior Vice Prudent Single-Fitmity Chief Risk Officer Lender Letter LL-2010-05 Page 1 21 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE 09/28/10 Attachment 1 Fannie Mae& Freddie Mac Letters PR Freddie : 6� m ly} Imdur Letter '4�t5i I .tl-1:311 �3l5til�tk Tod-Freddie Mae Seller>Ser iters May 3 2010 SUBJECT First Lieu Mortgages and Energy Efficient Loam Seswal states here recently enacted laws that authorize localities to create new energy efficient loan programs that generally rely an the placement of a first priority lien to secure energy efficient home mope -umments. Programs under these laws,are sees referred to as.Energy Loan T'as. Assesstneiat Pr-ogracas or Property Assessed Clean.Ems programs. Freddie Mae has begun to receive questionsabout these new energy loan pmgraxus_ The purpose of this Industry Letter is to remind Sell extSenwicAn that an energy-delated Inn may not be sennw to any Mortgage d eh-wed to Freddie brae.SPM/ Ger:ncers should determine whether a state or locality m which they angrmmate mortgages has an end-loan program,and whetber a first prianty lum is permitted. Freddie Mac will prurade additional guidance m the event that these energy loan programs mmmve beyond time experunental stage. Freddy Mac supports the goal of encouraging reespponsible fmancuig of energy effichetmt and renewable energy home u14r0veZnEZ1ft. We comtenM to work with federal and state agencies ammd. with Seller"Senwicers on mrtuatrm-es for de-mlopmig workable energy retrofit programs. CONCLUSION Please contact your Fide Mac re truce or call(SOD)FRE'DDEE if you have any questiow. SeEier,'Senwers may also wish to contact their federal regulators,who share concerns about energy liens. Sinew* Patrima J McClung Vice President Offenngs Management 22 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE 09128110 Attachment 2: LA Times Article ........... *4W California seeks to lift federal block on energy-saver program AttY Gen Jt-?wrz; Brown 511 nortgm7eagen -w and their regulator duct Iret dozl'?, i0cess tohm Is th t allou :;tah 17 )711cou ner's to pcnj tbr sol,wpane!s andother ejfiozent:y ul.,x1ra ies' In mstollme>lt'; J111Y14,2010 By Tiffany Hsu,Los Angeles Tinges California is suing the federal government to stop it from derailing a program that allows homeovviiers;to finance solar panels and other energy-saNing improvements through their properly tax bills. Attv Gen.Jen-v Brown on W'ednesdav filed suit in federal court in Oaldand against Fannie Mae Freddie Mae and their regulatorvagenry the Federal Housing Finance Agency which have effectively shut down the financing vehicle in California. The Property Assessed Clean Ener-,y program,kno-,vii as PACE,was pioneered in Berkelev The program makes it 4� affordable for homeowners to invest in energy,efficiency b-,-allowing them to pav in installments over a decade or more. Local govermnents raise nionev through bonds.then lend it to homeowners who use it to purchase equipment such as solar panels which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.The homeowners then repay the funds through special assessments added to their propert:v bills.The assessment are semor liens,which take precedence over an existing mortgage in the case of a foreclosure. PACE has been hailed by clean-energy,advocates and community leaders as a wav to speed the adoption of solar and other technologies to help fight global warming.Homeowners have lauded it for malting solar energy sv-stems, affordable and helping them slash their energy bills.The Obania administration has devoted more than$150 million in stimulus monev to the effort nationwide. But an July 6 the Federal Housing Finance Agenev said that PACE loans presented unusual and difficult risk management challenges"for lenders.servicers and mortgage securities investors in a fragile housing finance market. The decision effectively suspended man-v PACE efforts across the country That s because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae either own or guarantee about half of all U.S.mortgages. Calling the prove a regulators-strangulation of the states grass-roots program, Brown alleged in the suit that the federal government had mischaracterized PACE funds as 'loms instead of assessments and iinproper1v portrayed the program as-6olating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac s standard lending procedures. 'n'ie stakes are high,said Brown,who is the Democratic gubernatorial nominee for the fall election. California could stand to lose more than sloo million in federal stimulus money he said. He said San Diego s idle PACE program.for example.has left more than loo new1v trained workers urithout jabs while clean-energ.v companies around the state are facing Iavoffs. Michael R.Pee-,v president of the California Public Utilities Commission,and Commissioner DianM.Grueneich sent I letters to top Obania administration officials.including Treasury Secretary Timothy F Geithner lamenting that more than$450 million in retrofit projects were in limbo in more than 2oo communities across the state. Thousands of local construction jobs and other positions are now at risk as are other state energy efficienev and low- income programs that had been molded to work with PACE,the officials said. 23 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE 09/28/10 FAttachment 3: CallifomiallIFIRST Project description J-W 4 J, .1 141 Ak" 7.6 FWMM San Luis Obispo County together Ath the Cities of $7'" 74' Arroyo Grande,Grover Beach.San Luis Obispo T IN Atascadero,Morro Bay fi and Paso Robles are offering the CaliforniaFIRST Program to local residents lic qualify for financing of energy improvement projecEs Over the next months.we vvil I be providing additional information to local contractors,homeowners and business o',,/ners. You can sign up for updates on local events by going to CalifornialFIRST org. San Luis Obispo County and the participating Cities . ......... are committed to reducing our local greenhouse gas emissions and supporting job creation within our community A critical step to achieving these goals is to provide this financing tool for local residents to green their properties San Luis Obispo Count,� Department of Planning and Building 976 Osos Street San Luis Obispo CA 93408 Energy Program Coordinator 805-781-5600 24 ITEM NUMBER. C-1 DATE. 09/28/10 hat types of buildings rtuaalify? How much cell ra participant save ort Earth Day events at Residential and commercial building% their gas and electric bills? Atascadero Lake Park duality for the prograarn. Each home:is different and homeowners on April 10 2010 10-4 will need to calculate their energy and. Nhat proiects arra funded'2 use and potential savings,With basic Eligible projects include energy efficiency efficiency measures,most horses can San Luis Obispo on April and renewable energy projects,such as reduce energy use by at least 25% 24 at Mission Plaza from air sealing,heating systerras,insulation, which could save homeowners money 11 5 solar electric panels and solar water immediately. heaters. Cara the Property ownt ir use any How Hauch will e txarfacipant rofrrrty Contr�aactor� nwr,.cacornnin ities.org taxes increase? Property owners can choose eligible �.•,�:�.�.cacommunities.org consumerenergycenter.org The size of your property tax increase contractors that have met the Program s CaliforniaFIRST.org depends on the amount you borrow.For qualifications.A list of eligible contractors an average energy efficiency retrofit of will be available on the:website prior to $9,000 you could pay about$751month. Program launch. For how many years will the Participant Now call I apply? have to pay the added assessrrienty The CaliforniaFIRST Program is not The assessment payment period matches yet accepting applications.Visit the '11rtr+ the useful tiff,of the projects-for up to website at CaliforniaFIRST.org for more 20 years.Most furnaces,for example, information and to sign Up for Program have a 20 year warranty Warranties for updates. water heaters might Ile 10 years or less. What happens if the property is old Prior to repayment of the tassel;snort? If the property is sold or transferred,the tax payment obligation will generally be assumed by the new owner, 25 ITEM NUMBER. C -1 DATE. 09/28/10 Attachment 4: Atascadero Clean Energy Program description i a Ll a tLa, > c c v a w c n a o q v , Cr .+ ' Ln O C w $ r Hcr a, ro roZZ Q a G u 0 ra > t V) N p u� ro E W .G2 k7 W v Z ct+ n H iLL i+ a Q W 2100 M m ' ro ~ c o a EG O m Q c W c p Q Mp Y 'C w m ""' W w m u" m ro G :o W N m Cu L ro a Q}- G ro N ? 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W n`; G ro W U m p" eG v V ar L7 o u; c v t ca a L+ c `� a v c ti .�. �• O u a;a CWL' c O c -y i - v c r u J q c`ra CZ " 26 ,' SPECIAL JOINT MEETING Atascadero City Council Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Bicycle Transportation Plan Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Special Meeting follows the conclusion of the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for 6 00 P M City Hall, Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California AGENDA JOINT MEETING -- CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ROLL CALL. City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission OATH OF OFFICE Newly appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Mark Dariz, will be sworn in by City Clerk Marcia Torgerson PRESENTATION Parks and Recreation Update 1 1 Bicycle Transportation Plan ■ Fiscal Impact: Plan development costs have been absorbed by the Community Services, Public Works and Community Development Departments Capital Improvement costs and other costs indicated in the Bike Plan are not funded nor budgeted The plan is not a spending initiative, and does not require the City to build any of the projects identified in the plan The Bike Plan is a planning document that will allow the City to be eligible for a number of State and Federal funding opportunities The City's ability to obtain grants and other outside funding sources is directly linked to having an adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan ■ Recommendation. Council and Parks and Recreation Commission review and comment on the Draft Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan and provide direction as necessary [Community Services] PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may address the legislative bodies concerning the subject of this Special Joint Meeting, limited to three (3) minutes each ADJOURNMENT The City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission will adjourn to their next regularly scheduled meetings Please note. Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this public hearing will be distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office I Victoria Randall Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the September 28 2010 Special Joint Meeting of the Atascadero City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on September 21 2010 at the Atascadero City Hall 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location. Signed this 21'"day of September 2010 at Atascadero California. Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk City of Atascadero 2 ITEM NUMBER. 1 DATE 09/28/10 Atascadero City Council Staff Report- Community Services Department Bicycle Transportation Plan RECOMMENDATION City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission review and comment on the Draft Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan and provide direction as necessary DISCUSSION A "bike plan" is a formal planning document that works in coordination with the City's General Plan circulation, land use, and safety elements It identifies policies that will aid in the continued development of a safer and more comprehensive bicycle system and ' provides the guidance necessary to continue to improve infrastructure, the economic environment and health of the community Enhancing safety for cyclists is the most effective way to encourage citizens to use bicycles for transportation The plan accounts for connections with other communities outside City boundaries as well Additionally, a comprehensive and approved bike plan will enable the City to access major State and Federal funding for infrastructure grants While preparation of a city-wide Bicycle Transportation Plan has not been budgeted for FY 10/11, the City Council identified preparation of a bike plan a goal in their strategic planning sessions Therefore, City staff has been in the process of preparing the plan in-house, and with a team of dedicated volunteers The Bike Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consists of- Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition Geiska Baker, SLOCOG Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero David Athey, City of Atascadero Mike Zappas, Volunteer Len Colamarino, Volunteer Doug Marks, Volunteer Bill Wachtel, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Tom Zirk, Parks and Recreation Commissioner NNW Jennifer Fanning, City of Atascadero Brady Cherry, City of Atascadero 3 The environmental review period is now open with a Negative Declaration for the plan having been prepared by the Community Development Department. Staff has prepared a PowerPoint presentation, which will outline the specific plan features, as well as identify priority projects to guide the City for the next 5 — 15 years FISCAL IMPACT Plan development costs have been absorbed by the Community Services, Public Works and Community Development Departments Capital Improvement costs and other costs indicated in the Bike Plan are not funded nor budgeted The plan is not a spending initiative, and does not require the City to build any of the projects identified in the plan The Bike Plan is a planning document that will allow the City to be eligible for a number of State and Federal funding opportunities The City's ability to obtain grants and other outside funding sources is directly linked to having an adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan ATTACHMENT Attachment A — Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan 4 Attachment A tascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan A%W Pedaling from 2010 [0 2025 Acknowledgements Atascadero City Council Mayor Roberta Fonzi Mayor Pro-Tem Tom O'Malley Council Members Ellen Beraud Jerry Clay Bob Kelley Additional Thanks to Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission David Athey, City of Atascadero Brady Cherry, City of Atascadero Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero Luke Knight, City of Atascadero Jennifer Fanning, City of Atascadero Len Colamarino Doug Marks Mike Zappas Geiska Velasquez, SLO Council of Governments Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 6 Contents Aftw 1 Plan Description 4 Purpose 4 Background 4 Advantages 6 Recommendations 6 2 Infrastructure 7 Existing Infrastructure 7 Proposed Improvements 10 Short Term 11 Long Term 11 4. Policies 14 New Development 14 Maintenance 1s Education and Safety 16 Plan Updates 17 1 Plan Development 17 Outreach 17 Relationships to Other Plans 18 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 2 7 Appendices Appendix 1 BTA Requirements 20 Appendix 2 Land Use, Zoning, and Community Destinations 21 Appendix 3 Funding Sources 25 Appendix 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Estimates 29 Appendix 5 Bicycle Related Crash Statistics 30 Appendix 6 Bicycle Facilities 31 Appendix 7 Bike Parking Programs 39 Appendix 8 Bicycle Safety Workshops 42 Tables Table 1 Existing Infrastructure and Associated Costs 8 Table 1 1 Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities 9 Table 2 Proposed Infrastructure and Associated Costs 11 Table 3 Community Destinations 22 Table 4 Means of Transportation to Work 29 Figures Figure 1 Existing and Proposed Facilities 12 Figure 11 Facilities with Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities 13 Figure 2 Community Destinations 21 Figure 3 City of Atascadero Land Use Diagram 23 Figure 4 City of Atascadero Zoning Diagram 24 Figure 5 Bike Collision Map 30 Figure 6 Class 1 Bikeway Specifications 31 Figure 7 Class 11 Bikeway Specifications 32 Figure 8 Class III Bikeway Specifications 33 Figure 9 Sharrow Symbols 34 Figure 10• Bike Loop Specifications 35 Figure 11 Examples of Channelization 36 Figure 12 Examples of Channelization 37 Figure 13 Examples of Channelization 38 Figure 14 Bike Boxes 39 Figure 15 Peak Rack 39 Figure 16 U Rack 40 Figure 17 Bike Lockers and Cages 40 Figure 18 Bike Station 41 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 3 8 1. Plan Description fir►` This section of the Bicycle Transportation Plan contains the information necessary for decision makers and citizens to understand its scope, intent, and impacts Those seeking specific detail regarding Plan projects, policies, and development, may refer to sections 2, 3, and 4, respectively Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to provide a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system that facilitates bicycle transportation by community members, from children to seniors, both within the city of Atascadero, and to and from neighboring cities The Plan also aims at enhancing opportunities for recreational bicycling, with the dual goals of encouraging recreational cycling by residents and making Atascadero an attractive destination for tourists Adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan demonstrates that the City of Atascadero is committed to bicycle transportation and will make the City eligible for various federal, state and regional grants in connection cycling related projects. Beyond that, adoption of this Plan will be an important first step in establishing Atascadero as a Bicycle Friendly Community and obtaining recognition as a place where bicyclists are welcome and safe on the roads. The Bicycle Transportation Plan is not a spending initiative or program of projects. Plan approval does not require the City of Atascadero to develop or fund projects or policies included in the Plan Background The growing interest in bicycle riding throughout the United States is evident almost everywhere Local and national efforts such as new bike specific development plans, bicycle infrastructure, encouragement activities, Safe Routes to Schools program, and the emergence of powerful regional bike organizations indicate a transition in Americans' attitude towards cycling for transportation and recreation The City of Atascadero is well aware of this phenomenon and, by this Plan, is continuing the process of positioning itself to participate in it and to take advantage of Atascadero's unique suitability for bicycling. The Bicycle Transportation Plan has been created through the diligent efforts of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition and citizens interested in improving the bicycling environment in Atascadero Without the sustained efforts of the involved organizations and citizens, this Plan could not have been developed (section 4) Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 4 9 Atascadero stands poised to make major gains in increasing bicycle use, thanks to several factors First, Atascadero already has many attributes of a bicycle-friendly community These include being a smaller sized community with a mild climate and diverse topography, as well as having a population interested in health, environment, and livable neighborhoods. Also, recreational bicycling in and around Atascadero is already popular, which has significantly increased local bicycle ridership and the population's interest in expanding it further Second, there is a history of good cycling and bikeway planning in neighboring cities and in San Luis Obispo County Increasing support from the surrounding community is evidenced by the approval of bicycle master plans on the County level and in the cities of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, and Paso Robles Bicycle master plans are also currently in development in every jurisdiction in San Luis Obispo County As more residents cycle for recreation, more commute by bicycle as well Consequently, more community members than ever are advocating for improved bicycling conditions throughout the County In Atascadero, and other communities in the County, residents are expressing a desire for more miles of safe bicycle lanes, bicycle boulevards, marked bike routes and off-street paths, along with more bicycle parking, and improved maintenance of existing facilities—all for the purpose of minimizing dangers for cyclists and encouraging more bicycle riding. Third, there is a political consensus favoring the encouragement of bicycling, which translates in availability of considerable funding opportunities available for bicycle transportation improvements This is true on the state level, thanks to the 1994 California Bicycle Transportation Act, the establishment of the state Bicycle Transportation Account in 1997, the 2002 Blueprint for Bicycling and Walking, and the 2007 Complete Streets Act. Federal funding opportunities are also available, by reason of the following• • 1990 Clean Air Act, • 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), • 1991 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, • 1993 Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program (RTP), • 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21), • 2005 Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), All of the laws and programs mentioned above call for renewed commitment to bicycle travel Already, these laws and programs are delivering over a billion dollars in bicycle, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 5 10 trail and pedestrian projects nationwide, and thousands of miles in new bicycle lanes, sidewalks, multi-use trails and other non-motorized enhancements. Eligibility for state and federal active transportation grant programs depends on having an approved Bicycle Transportation Plan For example the City of Atascadero is currently ineligible for any of the $7 2 million allocated annually by the State of California's Bicycle Transportation Account, while neighboring cities with bike plans continue to get funds to provide improvements to their infrastructure From the Bicycle Transportation Account alone, $64.8 million in funds have been allocated to cities throughout California since 2001 Advantages Growing demand for cycling facilities, maintaining its unique small-town rural character, the importance of promoting energy-efficient, non-polluting forms of transportation and establishing Atascadero as a destination for active, outdoor-oriented tourists are four important reasons for adopting a Bicycle Transportation Plan Additionally, encouraging bicycling and walking as transportation will help obviate increasing motor vehicle traffic problems in Atascadero This Bicycle Plan can additionally enhance the enjoyment and quality of life for the residents of Atascadero Since walking and bicycling are some of the most popular forms of recreational activity in the United States (with 84% walking and 46% of Americans bicycling for pleasure), it can be extrapolated that at least 21,000 residents in Atascadero will occasionally walk, and close to 11,500 will bicycle, purely for pleasure Last, but certainly not least, is the matter of safety Improving safety for cyclists is the single most effective way to encourage people to use bicycles for transportation and recreation Addressing concerns about safety through physical and program improvements is another major advantage of the Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Recommendations There are two distinct types of recommendations in the Plan Infrastructure (section 2) and Policies (section 3) Infrastructure improvements such as new bikeways or walkways are broken down between short/mid-term (1 to 5 years) and long-term (5 to 15 years) These projects are designed and packaged to be feasible and competitive for external funding sources. Policy recommendations include safety education programs, tourism marketing and guidelines for maintenance and upgrades Implementing recommendations from the Plan will help establish Atascadero as a model community for bicycling and walking in the United States. The public has cited concerns about safety, livability, and traffic congestion of our towns and cities as the primary Vftw Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 6 11 impetus to implement a Plan Along with adult commuters and recreational riders, two other groups have been identified as important beneficiaries of the Plan senior citizens and school children 2. Infrastructure The intention of a projects section of the plan is to provide an inventory of current bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Atascadero and propose specific new projects that, when completed, will facilitate active transportation and recreation All future physical projects included in the Plan are broken into two primary categories short-term (1 to 5 years) and long-term (5 to 15 years) The majority of physical projects proposed in the Plan will fall into one of three major categories of bicycle infrastructure Each has its pros and cons, addresses the concerns of different demographics, and will promote biking in a different manner Additional improvements to bicycle parking are also included in the projects section of the Plan Class I Bike Path Class I Variously called a bike path or multi- use trail Provides for bicycle travel on a e 'TDA paved right of way completely separated from .�,W any street or highway Mmmwu101P12 Class II Referred to as a bike lane Provides a Glass 11 Bike Lane ` striped and stenciled lane outside the motoroNtD I vehicle lanes for one-way bike travel along a s street or highway Class III Referred to as a bike route Provides Class III Bike Route for shared use by bicycles with motor vehicles M or pedestrians and is identified only by signing and stenciling Existing Infrastructure Atascadero has already shown certain leadership in encouraging healthy active transportation choices. Infrastructure projects such as share-the-road signs, bike lanes, multi-use paths, and sidewalks exist in various locations throughout the City with special attention paid to providing safe routes to schools, destinations, and the downtown area (as indicated in Figure 3) Most projects have been funded through grants from the Transportation Enhancements program, Safe Routes to School program and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Completed projects are listed in the table and figure below (Table 1, Figure 1) NWIIIV Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 7 12 Table 1 Existing Infrastructure and As Costs ,. ab[ee3lettl fij "r1? :That lnclud jV" e Farwik�tes , Ai ,;fix x,3C.,�,� ,�L�g „a�' t� egur�ent . rorty" i? yp hof l.%rwpiavement eih{nr}, .r.Yer most Along the Salinas Class II Bikeway&Multi-Use River& Union north eastern Trail Prior to De Anza Trail Pacific Railroad Atascadero 3.5 2000 Class I Bikeway& Multi-Use Chalk Mountain Trail Prior to Jim Green Trail Golf Course Loop 1.3 2000 southern city Santa Barbara Prior to EI Camino Real limit Road Class II Bike Lane Segment 2.0 2000 State Highway Prior to EI Camino Real San Diego Road 41 Class II Bike Lane Segment 2.3 2000 San Jacinto San Anselmo Prior to EI Camino Real Avenue Avenue Class 11 Bike Lane Segment 0.3 2000 Union Pacific Imeda Avenue/Railroad south Prior to raffic Way Downtown of San Jacinto Class II Bike Lane 1.1 2000 Capistrano Union Pacific Prior to Avenue Railroad Downtown Class 11 Bike Lane 0.5 2000 Railroad Bridge EI Camino Real North ECR North ECR Constructed New Bridge 01 2005 Graves Creek North Bridge North Ferrocarril Ferrocarril Constructed New Bridge 01 2005 Santa Barbara EI Camino Real San Diego Road Road New Bike Lanes 0.5 12007 1,100,000 Constructed New Bridge with Lewis Ave Bridge East Mall Capistrano Bike Lanes and signage 01 2007 $4,000,000 Added Class II Bike Lane Traffic Way Entrada Via Road Striping and Signage 0.5 2007 $600,000 Added Class II Bike Lane Traffic Way Palma North Palma South Striping and Signage 01 2007 $1,000,000 EI Camino Real Rosario State Route 41 Added Class II Bike Lane 0.6 2009 $1,000,000 Added Class II Bike Lane San Andres Road Navajo Road San Marcos Striping 0.3 2009 $1,000,000 Added Class 11 Bike Lane triping,Widened Shoulder Santa Rosa Road US 101 tascadero Installed Signage. 0.3 2010 $550,000 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 8 13 Table 1.1 Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities TCtIL' ExttlMg♦1CCI8 PdCkIflg3dMd ChahgkMg F. CjICCIE5 . c BufiilMg e Typo Loc„,,oM Type of Blycle Facil,rty Sunken gardens Public Park Bike Racks Zoo Public Facility Bike Racks Traffic Way Street/Intersection Bike Racks Paloma Creek Park Public Park and Sports Fields Bike Racks Pavilion Public Facility Bike Racks Lake Park Public Park Bike Racks Alvord Field Public Sports Fields Bike Racks Atascadero Library Public Facility Bike Racks City Hall Public Facility Bike Racks San Benito Elementary School Bike Racks San Gabriel Elementary Santa Rosa Elementary Monterey Rd Elementary Atascadero Junior High School Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers, Changing Facilities Atascadero High School School Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers, Changing Facilities Chalk Mountain Community School School Bike Racks Del Rio Continuation School School Bike Racks Colony Park Community Center Public Facility Bike Racks, Restrooms,Changing Facilities San Luis Park and Ride park and ride lot Bike Lockers (next to the freeway at Curbaril) Santa Barbara Park And Ride park and ride lot Bike Lockers Rite Aid Retail Shopping Bike Racks Tastee Freeze Restaurant/Fast Food Bike Racks Jack in the Box Carl's Jr K-man Retail(Bike Shop) Bike Racks Colony Square Movie Theater&Retail/ Bike Racks Restaurant Kennedy Fitness Private Gym Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers, Changing Facilities Champions Private Gym Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers, Changing Facilities Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 g 14 Proposed Improvements Infrastructure projects that would increase safety and access for transportation and recreational bicycle use are outlined in this subsection Proposed improvements have been identified through community feedback at public workshops, via email and direct communication Additional feedback from City Staff has helped identify gaps in current infrastructure and ensure that improvements are aligned with Atascadero community values and development priorities Short-term, 1 to 5 years (Table 2.1), and Long-term, 5 to 15 years (Table 2.2), timelines break all projects in two major categories of priority Short-term projects are those of high priority, which could be pursued immediately, and are likely to receive grant funding. Long-term projects are often associated with community expansion, future improvements to bikeway connectivity, and often require greater regional funding coordination Streets and Highways Code Section 8312 requires project prioritization for bike projects. All projects have been ranked, but ranking does not strictly dictate the order of construction *4.r Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 10 15 Table 2.1, 2.2 Proposed Infrastructure and Related Costs iEi1e 21 Prcipi$ Short,terrri�moroverrients�anci As59c1etecl 5 r IltrBriS � prQtii#tlAte 3 ` ; �. 5egtraerf... ;,A Fion.; ';Lerlgtt�.Cmi Yearbst.... , State Route 41 Striping and Eastern City $200- Signage* Western City Limits Limits Class II 6.0 1 5 612,000 EI Camino Real Class II Bike Northern City Southern City Lane Gap Closure Projects Limits Limits Class II 1.1 1 5 $2700,000 Designated Bike Route Beginning of Bike End of Bike $200- Sign age/Striping 200- Signage/Striping Routes Routes Class 1-III 20 1 5 1,000,000 End of EI Camino Real EI Camino Real City Limits Class 1 .5 15 1,000,000 North Safe Routes to School Collectors/Arterials Schools Class 1-III 6 1 5 Projects $1,000,000 *Will require Caltrans Approval . y Table 2 2IP;ro pttsed W(nBikerrri Implpanerrts; lAssalited its 1K 'A altr8r15 �'„ rCX., � a a r ' Seglrtel4tIC ( 8SS1� aI<3t] nl E N St UP RR/Sycamore Rd. San Gabriel Road Trail generally follows path of creek,but will Unclassified Atascadero Creek be on public streets where necessary Multi-Use 2.7 1 10 $357,000 Stadium Park Connector Atascadero Creek StadiumPark Class I/Multi-Use 0.3 1 10 173,000 Atascadero Lake Atascadero Lake Trail Atascadero Lake (loop) Class I/Multi-Use 1.0 1 10 $71,400 Atascadero Road State Route 41 Santa Rosa Road Class 11 3.5 110 $262,500 Curbaril ROW— (Multi Use non-vehicular Rocky Canyon Bridge over Salinas River) Sycamore Road Class 1 0.2 1 15 1,000,000 Via Road - Traffic Way Capistrano Class II 1 1 15 500,000 Pacific Union Railroad (RWT) San Jacinto Avenue City Limits Class I/Multi-Use 2.5 1-15 $1,700,000 Pacific Union Railroad (RWT) De Anza Trail Loop Curbaril Avenue Class I/Multi-Use 1.1 1 15 $680,000 Safe Routes to School Projects(Continuation of Projects) Collectors/Arterials Schools Class 1-III 6-10 1 15 2,000,000 Cerro Alto Cuesta Ridge Trail State Route 41/ Campground& Unclassified Connection Eagle Ranch Cuesta Ridge Trail Multi-Use 1 15 Atascadero Road &Cuesta Ridge Eagle Ranch Trail San Rafael Road trail connection Class 1 1 15 Eagle Ranch/101 Eagle Ranch& Highway 101 Connection Atascadero Road underpass Class 1 1-15 Santa Rita Creek Bridge EI Camino City Limits Class 1 1-15 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 16 Figure 1 Existing and Proposed Facilities r 01 11-0 .40 woo U� ,l i �mih a m a a 4 r+ IA-' a r� ria � w 2 m i r CITY of ATASCAD►ERO a � Bike Routes Map Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 12 17 Figure 1.1 Existing and Proposed Facilities with Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities 00 � lee Jet CITY of ATAsCADERO Facilities Map 27 utascademBicycle Transportation Plan:September zom 13 18 3. Policies The overall goal of the Bicycle Transportation Plan is to make bicycling a safe and convenient alternative to driving. The policies listed below will ensure that the City continue to • Increase safety and livability • Reduce bicyclist accidents • Mitigate traffic and parking congestion • Facilitate affordable mobility • Attract tourists • Encourage healthy transportation choices Specifically, each policy will provide the City with a blueprint to aid in the development of a comprehensive bicycle system that facilitates active transportation by community members, from children to seniors, both within the city of Atascadero, and to and from neighboring cities New Development Policies P1 The City shall update the Engineering Standard Specification to include bikeway improvement standards for streets and Class I pathways including surface materials, signage and striping. VOW P2 New development projects that construct, reconstruct, or reconfigure existing roadways shall, provide bikeways as prioritized and illustrated on the Figure 1, wherever feasible P3 Whenever new development is adjacent to a school, community center, or commercial center, development shall include a Class I pathways to the center/school/facility P4 The City shall take full advantage of current regional, State, and Federal bicycle and pedestrian grant funding programs for bikeway projects. P5 The Municipal Code shall be updated to require bike racks for short term and long term bicycle parking for all commercial and multifamily residential uses with a parking ratio consistent with the California Green Building Code P6 Parking lots, park and ride lots, and transit centers should, when feasible, provide bicycle parking for commuters. The City should work with SLOCOG and RTA to identify funds for bicycle parking. P7 The City shall work with local schools to establish enough bike parking to Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 14 19 accommodate at least 10% of the student/staff population P8 All future annexations shall be consistent with this plan Review of Bicycle/ Pedestrian opportunities should be considered in City review of annexation areas. P9 The Bike Plan shall be consulted when assembling and updating the Capital Improvement program P10 The City shall eliminate gaps in bicycle routes and prioritize route continuity P11 Local bikeway and trail projects shall be coordinated with regional projects whenever possible P12 The City shall seek funding and coordinate with other agencies, such as SLOCOG, San Luis Obispo County and Caltrans, to establish a bicycle route connection from Atascadero to Templeton along the Salinas River P13 The City should encourage new development to include facilities for changing and storing clothes and equipment to encourage bicycle commuting. P14 Enhance bicycle access and travel within the Downtown Maintenance P15 All Class I, II, and III bikeways shall be constructed and maintained according to guidelines described in Appendix 6 including pavement, sign, striping and stencil upkeep, channelization at intersections that have left or right-turn lanes crossing Class 11 bikeways, bicycle detection systems at signals, bicycle friendly drainage grates and more P16 The City shall ensure street sweeping maintenance is extended to include bike lanes, such that bike facilities are maintained along with the travel lanes. Bicycle and pedestrian pathways should be maintained as part of the City row maintenance efforts - The City should encourage local cycling and service groups to aid in maintenance or bicycle and pedestrian facilities. - An "adopt a trail/lane" program could be implemented to provide recognition for all maintenance related community service efforts. - If necessary, trail maintenance programs administration may be contracted to a local organization or bicycle advocacy group Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 15 20 Education and Safety P17 The City shall install directional signage to assist community members in their effort to find streets with bicycle facilities or identify locations where there is a change in the type of facility (e g where a Class I ends at an intersection and a Class II start on the other side, signage shall indicate to user what courses of action are available to them) P18 The City should consider the establishment of a Rack for Plaques program where community members donate funds for the purchase of specific bike parking racks in designated locations in exchange for special recognition on those racks to assist in meeting bike parking requirements P19 All community events where over 500 attendees are expected shall provide bike parking for at least 10% of the expected turnout. - Temporary bike parking can typically be contracted to an outside organization Ex. Bike Valet services may be hired the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition (SLOCBC) at a minimal cost to the event organizers. P20 The City shall work with SLO Regional Rideshare to provide Transportation Choices Programs to City employees P21 The City should encourage safer cycling through Bicycle Education Workshops. The SLOCBC currently teaches a two part series of workshops to teach adults safe bicycle riding, provides one hour lunchtime sessions to businesses, schools and more The School District shall be encouraged to provide bike and pedestrian safety programs at schools within City limits. The City may participate in bike rodeos or assemblies, organized walk/bike to school day events, and Safe Routes to School Activates. Collaboration with SLO Regional Rideshare, SLOCOG Safe Routes to School, SLOCBC, PTA and other organizations should be conducted to locate additional grant funding and volunteer support. P22 The City should require Bicycle Confidence Workshops (offered by SLOCBC) or another equivalent program, to all people ticketed for bicycling illegally P23 The City should promote proper cycling to tourists by providing safe cycling information on the Conference and Visitors Bureau website and at the Chamber of Commerce Building downtown P24 The City may work collaboratively with others to support events and programs (ex SLO Bike Club, The Wellness Community, USA Cycling, Amgen Tour of California, American Hiking Society National Trail day) promoting biking, walking, bicycle racing, and bicycle tourism in Atascadero Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 16 21 Plan Updates P25 The Bicycle Transportation Plan shall be updated every five years. - A stakeholder group shall be established to assist City staff with the effort of updating Plan content and facilitating public input. P26 Plan update shall maximize coordination between local and regional municipalities, community organizations and the general public to include and evaluate all issues of mutual concern P27 The City Public Works department shall regularly monitor bicycle related accident levels, and seek a significant reduction on a per capita basis over the next twenty years. P28 The Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan shall be consistent with regional plans such as the Regional Transportation Plan (2005), and local plans such as County Bikeways Plan prepared by the San Luis County Engineering Department (2005) 4. Plan Development Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan has been developed during spring and summer of 2010 under the guidance of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission, assisted by the Public Works department, Community Development department, and local citizens interested in increasing active transportation opportunities in Atascadero Outreach A stakeholder group of local citizens have worked to update Atascadero's 2000 Bicycle Transportation plan with the goal of having the improved plan approved by the end of 2010 Special guidance regarding potential political hurdles, cycling encouragement programs, and infrastructure ideas has been provided by the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition In May of 2010 the Parks and Recreation Commission, with assistance from the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, conducted a public workshop to better understand current demand for a Bike Plan, discuss its potential benefits, and receive input regarding specific projects and policies Atascadero residents care about most. Over 20 participants were present at the pubic workshop After the workshop, the stakeholder group began moving forward with updating the content of the plan and integrating ideas for improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure •uf Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 17 22 A public hearing conducted on September 28th at a joint meeting of the Atascadero City err Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission provided additional opportunities for public feedback before the completion of a Final Draft of the Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Relationships to Other Plans As an Element of the General Plan, the Bicycle Transportation Plan has the comprehensive scope and jurisdictional authority required to coordinate and guide the provision of all bicycle related programs, projects and facilities affecting the City of Atascadero While many current planning efforts provide recommendations regarding one element or aspect of the bicycle networks, the task of the Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan is to ensure compatibility of all of these blueprints, while attending to planning for areas of the City not already targeted by other studies. The studies or planning efforts listed below have been reviewed and consulted, studied for consistency, and where appropriate, folded into Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan City of Atascadero General Plan (2002) The 2002 update of the General Plan addresses the planning and design of bicycle facilities in Atascadero It makes specific recommendations meant to improve cycling conditions throughout Atascadero Recommendations include (a) a comprehensive network of on and off road bike routes to encourage the use of bikes for commute, recreational and other trips, (b) provide trailheads to improve access to the Salinas River and historic De Anza Trail San Luis Obispo County Bikeways Plan (2005) The San Luis Obispo County Bikeways Plan provides the blueprint for developing a bikeway system that includes both on and off street facilities as well as support facilities and programs throughout the unincorporated County The Plan compliments bikeway plans prepared by other jurisdictions by identifying key connections to existing or planned bikeway facilities in these jurisdictions San Luis Obispo County Regional Transportation Plan (2005) The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) developed by the San Luis Obispo County Council of Governments (SLOCOG) outlines the vision for transportation in SLO County through the year 2025 Various goals in the RTP include bicycle and pedestrian improvements and direct communities to create and maintain a comprehensive interconnected, inter-county bikeway, trail and pedestrian system, pursue plans to develop multi-use and Class I bikeways along appropriate costal frontages, and other major recreational areas using utility, rail, and roadway Rights-of-Way and abandoned Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 18 23 railroad right-of-way throughout the region, encourage the development of Class I Bikeways that travel through or connect to scenic areas or other recreation 1 destinations, encourage the development of boardwalks, recreation and multi use trails, which travel through or connect scenic areas or other destinations to promote walking and equestrian travel where appropriate, and encourage new development proposals to include bike racks, lockers, showers, Bike and Ride stops and safe interconnected pedestrian paths San Luis Obispo County Clean Air Plan (2001) The SLO County Air Pollution Control District's Clean Air Plan recommends several methods and options to reduce air pollution associated with vehicle miles traveled such as Voluntary Commute Options Program, City Transit Improvements, Regional Transit, Bicycling and Bikeway Enhancements, and Park and Ride Lots Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 19 24 Appendices Appendix 1:OTA requirements To be eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA)funds, a city or county must prepare and adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP)that addresses items A-K in Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2. Below is the list of requirements, along with the page number on which the requirement is met. Requirement and Location A. The estimated number of existing bicycle commuters in the plan area and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle commuters resulting from implementation of the plan(p.40). B. A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns,which shall include,but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods,schools,shopping centers,public buildings,and major employment centers(p.21,22,23). C. A map and description of existing and proposed bikeways(p.12). D. A map and description of existing and proposed end-of trip bicycle parking facilities.These shall include,but not be limited to, parking at schools,shopping centers,public buildings,and major employment centers(p.12). E. A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes.These shall include,but not be limited to,parking facilities at transit stops,rail and transit terminals,ferry docks and landings,park and ride lots,and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles an transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels(p.12). F A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and staring clothes and equipment.These shall include, but not be limited to,lockers,restrooms,and shower facilities near bicycle parking facilities(p.12). G. A description of bicycle safety and education programs conducted in the area included within the plan, efforts by the law I%WW enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce provisions of the Vehicle Code pertaining to bicycle operation,and the resulting effect on accidents involving bicyclists(p.44). H. A description of the extent of citizen and community involvement in development of the plan, including, but not limited to, letters of support(p.14). I. A description of how the bicycle transportation plan has been coordinated and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, programs that provide incentives for bicycle commuting(p.15). J. A description of the projects proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation(p 11). K. A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and future financial needs for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters in the plan area(p.9,11). *r✓ Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 20 25 Appendix 2:Land Use,Zoning,and Community Destinations figare 2 Community Destinations .,' fg it, s Oil Y A n y .... , Ofd 11ua.wt°P . y G, 9g .1114 1. � ter✓ 0 .11 A tt ` CITY of ATASCADERO t { } Lp 3 pT ..ffiA i o Destinaiton Map ..s Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 21 26 Tab/e 3 List of Community Destinations Destination Project Type Status • San Benito Elementary Schools Complete • Monterey Rd Elementary • San Gabriel Elementary • Santa Rosa Elementary • Chalk Mountain Community School • Del Rio Continuation School • Atascadero Junior High • Atascadero High School • Los Padres National Forest Parks & Recreation Complete • Pine Mountain • Chalk Mtn Golf Course • Heilmann Grove • Atascadero Lake Park • Stadium Park • Paloma Creek Park • Heilmann Grove • Heilmann Regional Park • Colony Park Community Center • Atascadero Library • Vons & Rite Aid Center Grocery Complete • Albertson's Center Drug Store • Food-4-Less Center Retail • Spencer's Center • K-Mart Center • Adobe Plaza • Downtown -Re-tail/ Restaurants Complete • Colony Square Retail/ Restaurant Under Construction Movie Theater& Mixed Use Office & Residential • Eagle Ranch Future Hotel Tourist Planning App in Progress Mixed Use Development Commercial, Residential • Walmart&The Annex Future Retail Planning App in Progress • Mission Oaks Retail Complete • West Front Mixed Use Retail/ Restaurant CUP Approved Business Park & Residential • Holiday Inn Hotel Complete • Fairfield Inn Future Hotel CUP Approved • Meridian Office Complex Medical Complete • Moresco Plaza Office Complete • Home Depot Center Retail Phase I constructed • Dove Creek Commercial Future Retail CUP Approved Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 22 27 figure 3 City of Atascadero land Use Diagram a; fl a o�°Q %bnrlq sa 6Gc ! 1r £ ai ivn� f k� d r i � - s f r a y s Y ��..'•, �t�µ I I I kill I I LQ d s � S r M1 S 2229 X AQ CITY o TASCADER t x j 0 Landuse Map 94 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 23 28 figure 4 City of Atascadero Zoning Diagram **AW fff j Vj NAMW Ak IAL A 111-AN1111 1111- 2 AVI, 7ASCADERO CITY of A Lin o Zoning Map 7_4A.,F Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 24 29 Appendix 3:Funding Sources federal Transportation Enh17nCementActiY&9S(TE) •Interregional Transportation Improvement Program(ITIP TE) •Regional Improvement Program(STIP-TE) Transportation Enhancement (TE) activities are federally funded community-based projects to expand travel choices and enhance transportation experiences by improving cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Enhancements program was created in 1991 by Congress to offset negative effects of highway construction projects fragmenting communities and eliminating open space.SAFETEA-LO significantly increased funds dedicated to the program through 2009. An increase is assumed with next transportation bill CLEAN-TEA The program is managed by state transportation agencies. States must set aside ten percent of its Surface Transportation Program funds for use on TE activities.SLOCOG typically programs 5%-10%of its regular STIP shares for transportation enhancement projects as well.TE projects are considered federal-aid reimbursement activities, meaning sponsors receive funding after expenditures have been made. In most cases, the federal government pays 80% of the project cost, and the project sponsor is responsible for the remaining 20%.Current regulations permit other federal funds and in-kind contributions as match.The TE funding program is directed to community-based activities, such as bicycle facilities, historic preservation, land acquisition, environmental mitigation, corridor enhancements,and scenic protection.This revenue stream is allocated to the region on a formula basis. Project Eligibility Federal Transportation Enhancement funds are for transportation related capital improvement projects enhancing quality-of-life,in or around transportation facilities.Projects must exceed normal transportation projects and required mitigation, and the project must be directly related to surface transportation systems.The projects should have a quality-of-life benefit with the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people.Projects must be within the following twelve categories: I. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles 2. Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists ° 3. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic/historic sites 4. Scenic or historic highway programs(including tourist and welcome centers) S. landscaping and other scenic beautification B. Historic preservation 7 Rehab of historic transportation facilities(including historic railroad facilities) 8. Preservation of abandoned railway corridor(including conversion/use for ped/bike trails) 9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising 10. Archaeological planning and research II. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity 12. Establishment of transportation museums The federal criteria have been used exclusively since the California Transportation Commission(CTC)abolished the State Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program in 2002. For the State's share, districts are encouraged to add enhancements to regular transportation projects rather than create stand-alone transportation enhancement projects. Administered through SLOCOG, competitive funding is programmed during biannual STIP Programming. Safe/?,gates to Schaal Praaram(S2TS1 The Safe Routes to School Program(SRTS)is to increase the number of children in grades K-8 walking or biking to school by removing the barriers that currently prevent them from doing so.Barriers include lack of infrastructure or inadequate infrastructure that poses a safety hazard, or lack of outreach programs that promote walking/bicycling through education and encouragement for children, parents,and the community Project Eligibility Eligible projects fall under the category of infrastructure (capital improvements), or non-infrastructure (education, encouragement, enforcement). Infrastructure projects must be located within a two-mile radius of a grade school or middle school. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 25 30 Eligible applicants include state, local and regional agencies. Non-profit organizations, federally recognized Native American Tribes, school districts, hospitals and public health departments can partner with state, local and regional agencies as their responsible applicants.Administered through Caltrans Local Assistance Competitive Federal funding cycle complete. Future funding cycle structure unknown.Additional information found at:http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/safEroutes/safEroutes.htm Highway Safety lmpravement Program(HSIP) This new Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP),under SAFETEA-LU,replaces the Hazard Elimination Safety Program (HES).The new program provides a transition period that allows States to fund projects that were eligible under the old HES Program until such time that an annual 5 Percent Report,describing no less than 5 percent of public roadway locations with the most severe safety needs, and a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)have been developed and implemented by the State.The intent of HSIP is to significantly reduce public roadway fatalities and serious injuries.The emphasis will be at locations that are data and strategically driven. Projectf/igibility.-For a project to be eligible for HSIP funds,the project must be an any public road, publicly owned bicycle,pedestrian pathway or trail. Projects must identify a specific safety problem that can be corrected or be improved substantially. Administered through Caltrans Local Assistance. See http://www.dat.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hsip.htm 2ecre17timl Trails The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds annually for recreational trails and trails-related projects.The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) administer the RTP The Department s Office of Grants and Local Services administer non-motorized projects and the Departments Office of Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division administers motorized projects.See http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24324 State State Transpartatian lmpravement Program(STIP) These funds are not historically used for bicycle specific improvements,except in the case of STIP TE—regional 5 local projects only (see Fed TE information above) lnterregianal Transpartatian lmpravement Program(lTIP) These funds are not historically used for bicycle specific improvements, except in the case of ITIP TE projects.These funds are for Transportation Enhancements of Statewide significance such as the De Anza Trail,Atascadero-Templeton Connector etc. Transpartatian DevelapmentAct(TDA) Approved by the Legislature in 1971,the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act or SB 325 created the Transportation Development Act(TDA).This law provides funding for transit and non-transit purposes complying with Regional Transportation Plans. TDA established the local Transportation Fund(LTF), and the State Transit Assistance(STA) Fund. Providing certain conditions are met, counties with population under 500,000(according to the 1970 Federal census)may also use the LTF for local streets and roads,construction and maintenance. The STA funding can only be used for transportation planning and mass transportation purposes. Project Eligibility TDA funds a wide variety of transportation programs, including planning and program activities, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community transit services,public transportation,and bus and rail projects. State Gas Tax Subventions Also known as Highway User Tax Act (HUTA) subventions, Counties currently receive 3.23-cents of the 18-cents gas tax, equal to approximately $500 million annually These funds are used at the jurisdictions discretion for transportation projects, including bike facilities.Current state budget deliberations include proposals that eliminate the local share of Highway User Tax Act(HUTA,also known as Gas Tax)in FY 2009-10 and FY 2DID-II. Bicyc%Transportation Account(formerly BLA) The Bicycle Transportation Account Program (BTA) provides State funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters.The Bicycle Facilities Unit(BFU)in the Division of Local Assistance and the District Local Assistance Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 26 31 Engineers(OLAE)administer the BTA Program. Pragpamfligibiiity,Cities and counties are eligible to apply for BTA funds.To be eligible for BTA funds,a city or county must prepare and adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan that complies with Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2 and has been approved by the appropriate Regional Transportation Planning Agency and Caltrans.Project Categories BTA projects may include but are not limited to, the following: ■New bikeways serving major transportation corridors ■New bikeways removing travel barriers to potential bicycle commuting ■Secure bicycle parking at employment centers,park-and-ride lots,rail and transit terminals,and ferry docks and landings ■Bicycle-carrying facilities on public transit vehicles •Installation of traffic control devices to improve the safety and efficiency of bicycle travel ■Elimination of hazardous conditions on existing bikeways ■Planning ■ Improvement and maintenance of bikeways competitive funding cycle announced in October Additional information found at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/bta/btawebPage.htm Enviranmenta/Enhancement and#Kg3tion Pawram(EEM) The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation program was established by the 3Legislature in 1989.It offers a total of$10 million each year for grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies and to nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by new or modified state transportation facilities. Eligible projects must be directly or indirectly related to the environmental impact of the modification of an existing transportation facility or construction of a new transportation facility Projects funded under this program must provide environmental enhancement and mitigation over and above what is otherwise called for under the California Environmental Duality Act (CED). In funding the program,an attempt is made to A-31 maintains a 40/60 North/South split between California s 45 northern and 13 southern counties.Caltrans administers the approved grant agreements,and grants are awarded in three categories: ■ Highway landscape and Urban Forestry Projects designed improve air quality through the planting of trees and other suitable plants. •Resource lands Projects for the acquisition,restoration,or enhancement of watersheds,wildlife habitat,wetlands,forests,or other natural areas. •Roadside Recreational Projects for the acquisition and/or development of roadside recreational opportunities. Additional information at:http://rEsourcEs.ca.gov/eem/ Petra/eam Uiolkian EscrowAccaant Grant opportunities from this fund are available through the Bicycle Facilities Unit(BFU)of Caltrans in the form of BTA grants. Office afTrafc safety Grants(OTS) Competitive Grants issued by the Office of Traffic Safety on a regional/local level.Search for Local grant information an the website at: http://www.ats.ca.gov/Grants/default.asp Safe Routes to School Program(22S) Assembly Bill (AB) 1475 (Soto — 1999) called for Caltrans to establish and administer a program to fund bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements for children in grades K-12 using federal transportation funds. Senate Bill (SB) 10 was later enacted to extend the sunset date of the program from January I, 2002 to January I, 2005, Subsequently SBID87 was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger to extend the program for three more years. In 2007 AB 57 was enacted which eliminated dedicated funding and required that funds compete against other safety programs in the annual State Budget process.Project Eligibility.To be eligible for SR2S funds, the project must be located on any state highway or on any local road. Projects must correct an identified safety hazard or problem an a route that students use for trips to and from school.Up to 10 percent of the projects cost can fund a non-infrastructure component that supports the infrastructure project.Only cities and counties are eligible to compete for funds.Competitive funding cycle completed.Status of next funding cycle is unknown.Additional information at: http://www.dat.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/saferoutes.htm Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 27 32 Lacall%iaaaf Traffic Mitigation/impact Fees These one-time fees may be imposed on new developments to pay for fair-share improvements and facilities required to serve it or otherwise reduce the impacts of new developments in a community on a regional level.While a number of jurisdictions actively collect local impact fees,to data,regional traffic impact fees have not been pursued within the San Luis Obispo region. General Funds Jurisdictions can use General funds for bikeway improvements as outlined in their Capital Improvement Program. Sales Tax increase lacalOptian Sales tsx.-This can be used to improve bikeways,this is up to the Jurisdiction to decide to do,promote,and prioritize funds from.San Luis Obispo,Pismo Beach,Grover Beach,and Marro Bay passed Local Option Sales tax measures in 2006. llegianalOptian Sales tax.-Throughout California,more and more regions have turned to a more stable funding, locally-derived, source for transportation projects. Nineteen counties(representing 85%of the population)have passed voter measures to increase the local sales tax,most typically by 0.5%.In 07/08,over$4.58 was generated for transportation purposes in these regions. Currently these measures require a 2/3rd majority vote and the funding may only be used for projects and programs in the approved Expenditure Plan. A similar measure in the San Luis Obispo region would generate $20M-$25M per year While many of the remaining counties continue to actively and aggressively pursue a regional option sales tax,the San Luis Obispo region has not yet made any progress. fuel Tax increase A Fuel Tax increase can be implemented at a regional level and provide local funding opportunities.Washoe County in Nevada recently approved a 2-3 Cent fuel tax increase to be implemented in January 2009. California Clean Air Act(CC,4A)-lmplementa*Funds(467766) The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APED) has implemented a vehicle registration surcharge to fund various programs necessary to implement the provisions of the California Clean Air Act of 1988.These funds may be used for the funding of transportation projects and planning activities with air quality benefits, such as travel demand management, transit, and land use planning.The San Luis Obispo County APED directs the use of those funds according to its adopted Clean Air Plan. Appendix 4:Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Estimates The number of cyclists and pedestrians commuting to work in Atascadero as cited in this plan are based on OS Census Data from 1990 (Summary Tape File 3:STF3)and 2000(Summary File 3.SF3). Due to the unavailability of more detailed information the City of Atascadero plans to coordinate with local government and non-profit organizations to aid with additional research regarding local transportation choices. A report regarding transportation choices and barriers to cycling and walking will be utilized in the update of the Bicycle Transportation Plan in 2015. Table 4 Means of Transportation to Work for Workers 16 years and older- Each lderEach number indicates the total number of people using each form of transportation. Year Total Commuters Car Truck,Van Bicycle Walk 1990 11411 10415 91.3% 100 0.9% 240 2.1% 2000 12056 11169 92.6% 62 0.5% 175 __+1.5% Change in Bicycling and Walking from 1990 to 2000: Years Total Commuters Car Truck,Van Bicycle Walk 1990-2000 +645 +5.6% +754 -1.3% 38 0.3% 65 0.6%71 '�1rir Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 28 33 Appendix 5:Bicycle Related Crash Statistics &UPF 5 Bike Collision Map M1 a aC1 O(w "v � cQ° g F� a \ .a„ir 7 CCo� A J f ( m r t9 P A A. T 0 0 i j CITY of ATAsCADERO Bike Collisionst" u 2007 200i o CNP 8icyde Involved C0143ion Report A"x'1 ">";"" `rl Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 29 34 Appendix 6:Bicycle Facilities Definitions vfC/ass Types The following class types are consistent with Highway Design Manual specifications: Class I: Bikeways that provide a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with cross- flows by motorists minimized.Requirements are B feet wide with a minimum 2 feet graded on each side making a minimum of 12-foot wide area.See FSow 7below &VI-5 6 Class I Bikeway Specification Al 14 Z'111 2'(Min.}, 8'(Min.) 2'('Min} G,mded Width Paved Graded Note: For signs clearances,see MUTCD,Figure 913-1 Class II: Bikeways that provide a restricted right-of-way designed for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited but with vehicle parking and cross-flows of pedestrians and motorists permitted.These are lanes striped for bicycles on streets or highways and are intended for one-way bicycle travel. lanes provide an indication to motorists of possibility of cyclists and definition for cyclists of where to ride.These lanes provide continuity between other bicycle infrastructures. The HDM requires a minimum of 5 feet where parking stalls are marked.On a street with no gutter the bike lane should be at least 4 feet and 5 feet with a 2-foot gutter per HDM.See fio�below �wrr Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 30 35 figure T Class II Bikeway Specifications Motor Vehicle Lanes 51Mir f `-t F"� ----- Bike Bike- Parking Parking lane Lane (1)MARKED PARKING Vert cal Curb Rolled Curb Motor Vehide Lanei `id'Mln. •11'Min. I. * so I iT is recommended where there is substantial parking or turnover of parked cars is high(e.g.comnericalareas). (2)PARKING PERMITTED WITHOUT MARKED PARKING OR STALL Thin. 5'Min. Motor VeNcle Lanes 4-Min. Bike l� Bike Lane Lane 010(Wth (3)PARKING PROHIBITED (Without sr,Vii, Mator Vehicle Larles 4`Min. 4'h3tn. Il I+1- Bike bike I lane Lane (4)TYPICAL ROADWAY IN OUTLYING AREAS PARKING RESTRICTED Nate:For pavement marking guidance,see the IAUTCD and California Suoolernent.Section 9004 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 31 36 Class III: Bikeways that provide a right-of-way designated by signs or permanent markings and shared with pedestrians or motorists.These are usually preferred routes due to advantages over other routes such as high traffic or poor road surface. Sidewalks are not recommended for Class III bikeways.Signage options shown in Figu 9include: Fiq�re B Class III bikeway Signage Specifications (FEWA Nf-rcn 20113 n«•-1.>,,m &d f.— Czli.-W ✓ Figure QS-3.Warning Signs for Bicycle f=acilities(Sheet 2 of 2) � r W 111 ll` W1. N1 t5 w'P Y:16.1 I��'rtl Figure 98.2(CA).California Regulatory Signs for Bicycle Facilities BICYCLES G3NE PAN NO MOTOR-DRIVEN: BICYCLES No TOR CYCLES PUSHBUTTON YEnIMUST/ MUST = FOR arcR GREEN LIGHT 1tl OlOP1PED 91CYCLEs EXIT EXIT i 4s R44A(CA) R44B(CA) R44C(CA) R62C(CA) *440` BIKE LANE BEGAN D]: R81(CA) R8 1A(CA) R81 (CA) Bicycle Boulevard: A roadway shared with automobiles and bicycles similar to Class III although through traffic preference is given to bicyclists. Example might be pilings at cross streets that allow bicycle traffic to flow while automobile traffic is diverted. Sharrows: As noted in Figure/0,a sharrow represents a roadway shared with automobiles where there is insufficient width for a striped bike lane. SHARROWS, also known as shared lane markings, are on-street legends that reinforce the existing rules of the road. They are not separate bike lanes; a motorist can still drive over the sharrows. Motorists should expect to see and share the lane with bicyclists. Sharrows indicate to bicyclists the best place to ride in the lane sharrows are typically used in locations where the roadway width is not adequate to provide dedicated bike facilities or on downhill lanes where bicyclists might travel similar speed as motor vehicles. figure 9 Sharrow Symbols Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 32 37 t i B i S 12 1 ,t)7 .x I ?6 mtn!?vitki f tn�aret, ! I 7&h4tr 1lai 1Ctt..ii 1q. i y 7 ti E 1. k� E Es ! IR 5 i•�. t7 �turar�l7�m (N wird Bike Loop Lletwor• A Bike Detector tells the signal when a motor vehicle or bicycle is waiting for the light to turn green.Bike-specific pavement markings indicate where to position the front wheel in order to change the signal. figure l0 Bike loop specifications Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 33 38 250 rnm (10 ilt) 5D mm(2 ini 75 mm (3 in) 500 mm 1.65 In 3 1 75 mr (3 tri; 00 mm (20 in) NO 25 mm (I in) Grid Channelization: Involves how the bicycle is routed through an intersection.Because California Vehicle Code considers bicycles vehicles the safest way for a bicyclist to behave in traffic is similarly to a vehicle. Because of this, markings on the road, as shown in figures//-/3 direct bicyclists into the proper lane position best for creating visibility and safety for traffic. figures//l7,l3 Examples of Channelization Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 34 39 ^ "mCroom ~o, LAW LANE, v | | | 4 | Typical path rrun.| of through � ~~ bicyclist, � | | � r i �� �� " [--| U � | �� |�^m� , -- '' ' nmc � (1) RIGHT TURN-ONLY LANE (2) PARKING AREA BECOMES RIGHT TURN-3NiYLANE PnrtCrw;ing Ped,Crossing LANE RIKI Typical Patti of \ IYpIcal� �� | | � —~i--'-- n ` wvuyx»ic'u�� ILANT-| '°°' o1Kr | U � | � | | ' !| | /emc! (3) OPTIONAL DOUBLE (4) RIGHT LANE BECOMES R|GHTTURN'ONLY LANE RIGHT TURN-ONLY LANE Note. For bicvc|elone morkinos. see the k8UTCDand California Suum|ement Section 0004 xtaxcmdemBicycle Transportation Plan:September zom 3e 40 U, 'A ITO, A, X 44 All' v t.WO A & -14 *4w 41* A qq T, & I Nol iry Iwi R r) "K,1) 10 4im' V-41 All Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 36 41 will *Awl i4 Jf� AW 1;h: tL'rJr ,�Or;, AA, WE 4 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 37 42 Bike Boxes A bike box is another way to provide safety for cyclists at intersections.It provides bicyclists with additional space at the front of cars queued up at an intersection. 614411-8 l4 Bike Box We r �F v a 1 i Appendix 7•Bike Parking Programs Short Term Bike Parking: Short-term parking includes racks on sidewalks, in parking lots, and at special events. Below are examples of racks. A racks with plaques"program can be used to increase public bike parking at minimal cost to the City figure l5 Peak Rack Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 38 43 figure l6 U-rack(This rack type is NOT recommended) .. �rrv.�MrwruYlWyw rfl�' 3 E ar Long Term Bike Parking: Long-term parking includes bike lockers(on public or private property)and bike cages(private property only such as work sites).Other long-term bike amenities include showers,changing rooms,and/or indoor bike parking.These services can be provided by an employer or can be a private enterprise such as Bike Station,a company that provides services and parking for a fee.See examples of long term parking below in diagram/photo 5-12. Fi"gurs 17 Bike Lockers C Ca es j 3 � z�J � Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 gg 44 Figure IB .,, ®11rr� V' bi kestati o�++�1' 9.8.201.0 H0W Yr WORNS.: JOIN 1MOW MEMB>?R3 ASQIIT';28 CONTACT Bikestation is working to give people clean options. Bikestation plans,designs,and operates bike-transit centers, , r enabling bicycling and other alternatives to be an integral part ' of the transportation system. Our facilities offer secure bicycle parking and related servrces to make cyclists'lives Basler:faark your bike at one of our facilities and you can be assured that ' your vehicle Is secure and covered. If you are a potential y` x, Bikestation project developer,please click here. ti a rz. i Whether you ride you, bike to public transportation,to work or you simply need a safe place to store your bike for the day, F si f�8 Bikestation is available to serve you It's sirriple,convenient and affordable, p Many Bkestations offer free parking during their hours of ; operation,and paid memberships for 24-hour access to secure parking. To find more information on what method of parking is kms, more convenient for you,check the page or your local Bikestation for their daily hours of operation. " In addition,each Bikestaticin location provides unique services and amenities, but most elkestations provide: M • Shared-use bicycle rentals • Access to public transportation; • Convenient operating hours; y • Friendly and heipfui staff; • Information to plan your commute trips, Some Bikestation locations offer bicycle repairs,bicycle and p I commute sales&accessories,rental bikes for local and tourist Bike Valet Parking The Bike Valet is a volunteer run bike parking service provided by the SLD County Bicycle Coalition aimed at making it easier for people to pedal to community events,it works just like a coat check. Upon arrival,each rider is given a claim check tag matching the number allocated to their bike. Their bike is carefully parked in the secure lot for the duration of the event. When they wish to retrieve their bike they simply hand our volunteers their claim check tag and the bike is returned with ease. With over 15,000 bikes parked the Coalition s volunteers are experts at protecting your bikes. If you forget to pick it up we will lock it to a bike rack,sign feature,or in our storage space with a standard bicycle cable lock and may be subject to a storage fee. Appendix B:Bicycle Safety Workshops Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 40 45 The SLO County Bicycle Coalition has a variety of workshops designed to meet the needs of all types of community members. STREET SKILLS WORKSHOP In this workshop you will learn how to take on the road with confidence. Learn simple yet innovative techniques to ride safely get noticed,and gain the respect of motorists.Find out the typical scenarios that usually lead to a crash and how to avoid them.learn about your legal rights on a bike.We'll then take it on the road where you'll get to put your new techniques to immediate use, such as how to negotiate an intersection and how to take charge around all of those cars.We guarantee that after you leave this workshop you'll feel more empowered about taking on traffic.Workshop duration:4.5 hours RIDE RIGHT WORKSHOP Get more in-depth training on bicycling in traffic.learn how a simple thing like lane positioning can make a big difference in how you are treated in auto traffic.Beyond that,we'll show you basic road mechanics like how to change a flat,adjust your brakes, and even adjust your gears.Workshop duration:5 hours BROWN BAG SEMINAR Interested in having a presentation on bicycling at your place of business,club,or community group?Our one-hour seminar is a great way to introduce bicycling to your friends or colleagues. 1400, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 41 46