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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2010-10-21_AgendaPacketCITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, California :1 *till W_1 N&I ***.I Is]► all LTA I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Chairperson: Vice -Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Student Representative Vacant Tom Zirk Barbie Butz Christian Cooper Mark Dariz Susan Greenaway Sorrel Marks Bill Wachtel Vacant COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Commission 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 Commission.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call PRESENTATION: Presentation to Matthew O'Connell, in appreciation for his outstanding service as Youth Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Commission Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Commission 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 Commission may take action on items listed on the Agenda.) A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All 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 Commission 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 Commission concerning the item before action is taken.) 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 15, 2010 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the July 15, 2010 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Memorial Obiect Placement Reauest — Tree Dedication at Atascadero lake Park Memorial Grove (Fedora) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request by Patricia Fedora to dedicate a memorial tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #6 in memory of herself, Patricia Fedora. [Community Services] B. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Bicycle Transportation Plan ■ Fiscal Impact: None at this time. ■ Recommendations: Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission.- 1. ommission.1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, recommending that the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006; and 2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, recommending the City Council adopt the proposed 2010 City of Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan. [Community Services] C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: None. D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — November 2nd at 7:00 a.m., Atascadero High School. E. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ October 22nd: Youth basketball registration ends. ■ October 29th: The recruitment for the Youth Representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission closes. ■ October 29th: Teen Center "Scary Movie Night." ■ October 30th: The Annual Zoo Boo will be held, 5:00 — 8:30pm. Visit the Zoo and enjoy games, a haunted house and trick or treat bag! ■ November 6th: The Annual Fireman's Ball will be held at Taft Barn. Contact Zachariah Jackson at ziackson(a_atascadero.org or purchase tickets from any Firefighter/Firestation. ■ November 11th: The Veteran's Memorial Foundation will be having their annual event at the Memorial. ■ November 13th: Armed Forces Day at the Zoo. Active Duty Military, and their immediate family, will receive free Zoo admission on this day. Valid Military ID required. 2. Youth Representative Recruitment 3. Colony Park Community Center Update 4. Park Project Update F. ADJOURNMENT: THE NEXT REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. I, Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the October 21, 2010 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 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 15th day of October, 2010 at Atascadero, California. Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant Citv of Atascadero City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADER0 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING The Parks and Recreation Commission meet in regular session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the Atascadero City Hall, located at 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. The Parks and Recreation Commission consider matters 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 Community Services Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex, 6907 El Camino Real, during business hours at the Central Receptionist counter and on our website; www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. All documents submitted by the public during Parks and Recreation Commission 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 Community Services Department. 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 Community Services Department at (805) 461- 5000. Notification of 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 AGENDA ITEMS Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Parks and Recreation Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: • You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson • Give your name and address (not required) • Make your statement • All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission • All comments limited to 3 minutes (unless changed by the Commission) • No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Commission. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Parks and Recreation Commission to: Please approach the lectern and be recognized Give your name and address (not required) State the nature of your business This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission). TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the Community Services Department 14 days preceding the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to bring before the Commission, please mail or bring a written communication to the Community Services Department at City Hall prior to the deadline. ITEM NUMBER: A - 1 DATE: 10/21/10 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, July 15, 2010 REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Chacon called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and Commissioner Greenaway led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Butz, Greenaway, Marks, Wachtel, Vice Chairperson Zirk and Chairperson Chacon. Absent: Commissioner Cooper (excused). Others Present: Recording Secretary Shannon Sims. Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry. COMMUNITY FORUM — None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioners Wachtel, Butz and Chairperson Chacon gave announcements and reports. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — May 20, 2010 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the May 20, 2010 meeting. [Community Services] MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to approve Consent Item A — 1. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation — July 2010 ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation for July 2010 and direct staff to schedule a photo opportunity to present it to the City Council. [Community Services] There was Commission consensus to invite parks staff to be in attendance at the photo opportunity with the City Council. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Zirk and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to approve the Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation for July 2010 and direct staff to schedule a photo opportunity to present it to the City Council. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Commission Training Session — "Relationship with Fellow Commissioners" ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission review the "Relationship with Fellow Commission Members" section of the Commission Meeting handout. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions from the Commission. Page 2 of 3 C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Report — Commissioner Bill Wachtel Commissioner Wachtel gave the report on the Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ July 17th: Charles Paddock Zoo Ice Cream Zoofari, from 5:30 — 8:30pm. ■ July 17th: Saturday Concert Series at the Lake Park. JD Project will be playing from 6:30 — 8:30pm. ■ July 20th: The Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday Nights in the Park Series, at the Lake Park. ■ July 22nd: FREE Library Summer Reading performance at the Colony Park Community Center, 11:00 am. ■ July 24th: Saturday Concert Series at the Lake Park. Martin Paris Band will be playing from 6:30 — 8:30pm. ■ July 27th: The Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday Nights in the Park Series, at the Lake Park. ■ July 29th: FREE Library Summer Reading performance at the Colony Park Community Center, 11:00 am. ■ July 31St: Saturday Concert Series at the Lake Park. Big Daddy's Rhythm & Blues Band will be playing from 6:30 — 8:30pm. 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 3. Park Project Update 4. Proposed Zoo Name Change Item Status Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed Staff Comments/Announcements and answered questions of the Commission. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Chacon adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. f•I10lftIMau :1003 :7:11910-3'is Shannon Sims, Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3 ITEM NUMBER: A - 2 DATE: 10/21/10 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Department Memorial Object Placement Request Tree Dedication at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove (Fedora) RECOMMENDATION: Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request by Patricia Fedora to dedicate a memorial tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #6 in memory of herself, Patricia Fedora. DISCUSSION: Background: Patricia Fedora submitted a request to plant a tree in memory of Patricia Fedora in the Atascadero Lake Memorial Grove. Analysis: The Policy on the Naming of Public Buildings, Parks and Other Public Facilities includes a provision to be followed by staff for the recognition of individuals. SECTION II, E. "In addition to the naming of public facilities by using the criteria established above, the City can provide for the recognition of individuals, either deceased or living, by the placement of memorial objects (symbols); such as living trees, public benches, rocks, memorial flagpoles, sculptures, etc., in public facilities. The placement and identification of these recognition symbols will be at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on a case-by-case basis. The attached request complies with previously established policies for the recognition of individuals at City park facilities and is consistent with the established plans for Atascadero Lake Park. Conclusion: Staff recommends approval to the City Council of a request by Patricia Fedora to dedicate a memorial tree at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove in memory of herself, Patricia Fedora. ATTACHMENT: Request Application City of Ataseadero Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Tree Program "The Gift That Lasts For Several Lifetimes" Name Address: L Rhone Day #:_ Eve #: To whom the Memorial Tree honors:_/�,c Have you submitted a letter of request? (circle one) NO What Memorial Tree location * are you requesting? 1st choice: AL4:�,`_ tad choice: -*41' I have read and understand the Memorial Object Ownership and Replacement Agreement on page 2 of the Memorial Tree Program Information letter_ The undersigned hereby states that he/she understands and agrees to the above stated policies and agreements and is aware of any consequences that arise from such an agreement. Signature Erate Please return this form with a check (if you have not submitted payment previously) to.- City o:City of Atawadero Attn: Paula Anton 6907 El Camino Real Atascadem, C.A. 93422 ITEM NUMBER: B - 1 DATE: 10/21/10 Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Department 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan Review and Recommendation to Council RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, recommending that the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006; and 2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, recommending the City Council adopt the proposed 2010 City of Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan. 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 Jennifer Fanning, City of Atascadero Brady Cherry, City of Atascadero On September 28, 2010, the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission held a special joint meeting to publicly introduce the Draft Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan. The staff made an oral presentation at the meeting that outlined the features of Bike Plan. Since that time, the plan has been available for public review, distributed to stakeholders and the Mitigated Negative Declaration (available for viewing at City Hall or www.atascadero.org) has been noticed for public comment. To expand and continue the public review process, a public hearing has been officially noticed for the Commission meeting of October 21, 2010. The Commission may accept additional public comment, discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the plan as presented, or with any recommended modifications. The City Council will consider the adoption of the final Bike Plan at their regular meeting on November 23, 2010. 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. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Draft Resolution A Recommending Certification of Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006. Attachment B - Draft Resolution B Recommending Approval of the 2010 City of Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan ATTACHMENT A: Draft Resolution A, Recommending that the City Council Certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECCOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2010-0006 PREPARED FOR THE 2010 DRAFT BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (City of Atascadero) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, CA directed staff to develop a Bicycle Transportation Plan to be implemented Citywide; and, WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006 were prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Atascadero held a public hearing on October 21, 2010 following the close of the review period to consider the Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and recreation Commission has determined that the proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan will have no significant impacts with project specific mitigation measures incorporated; and, NOW THEREFORE, the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission, hereby resolves to recommend that the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006 based on the following Findings, and as shown in Exhibit A: 1. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA; and, 2. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the information contained therein was considered by the Parks and Recreation Commission, prior to recommending action on the project for which it was prepared; and, 3. The proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan does not have the potential to degrade the environment when mitigation measures are incorporated into the project; and, 4. The proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals; and, 5. The proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable; and, 6. The proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by the Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero. On motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner , the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: Tom Zirk, Commission Vice -Chairperson Attest: Brady Cherry Planning Commission Secretary Exhibit A: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006 \�SCADiIg�; CITY OF ATASCADERO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED -IITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Environmental Coordinator of the City of Atascadero has completed a review of the following project and is proposing the following enviromiental determination: Owner/Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN -2010-1374, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Project Location: Citynide Project The City of Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan is a planning document which Description: provides a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system throughout the City. The plan is designed to facilitate safe. comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable bicycle transportation by all cyclists. The plan proposes both physical projects, such as neve bike lanes, striping, and signage, as well as policies to encourage growth of the City"s bikeway network The General Plan Circulation Diagram and the General Plan Circulation Element Goals, Policies. and Programs have been used as guides in the development of the 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan for consistency in order to ensure consistency with the 2002 adopted General Plan. With the adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, the City will be eligible for various Federal, State and County grants in connection with projects that promote bicycling. The proposed plan contains specific information required by Section 891.2 of the California Streets and Highways Code and addresses all of the requirements needed to be eligible for State grants under the Bicycle Transportation Accotmt (BTA) program Environmental Begins: September 22, 2010 Review Dates: Ends: October 21, 2010 Informational September 28, 2010: Draft Review and Comment (Joint City Council I Commission meeting) Meeting: Tentative October 21, 2010: Parks and Recreation Commission, 7:00 p.m. Hearing Dates: November 23, 2010: City Council, 6:00 p.m. Hearing City Hall Council Chambers Location: 690' El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Proposed Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. Environmental The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 9122110 through 10,21+'10 at Determination: 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development Department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday hrough Friday. .Any interested person may review the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and project files. Questions should be directed to Callie Tavlor, Associate Planner at 470-3448. Warren Frace. Contnnntity Development Director Date R1: B4;.R BNQ.T. d. NoDw IC-151OU4A[ 6907 EL CA1419N0 REAL • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612 i91it p � r 8179 l l CITY OF ATASC.ADERO NOTICE OF DETERMINATION 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93432 805.461.5000 To: ® County Clerk, County of San Lens Obispo From: Warren Frace. Citv ofAtascadero Subject Filing of Notice oMetermination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code Owner/Applicant: City of Atascadero. 6907 EI Camino ReaL Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN -2010-1374, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Project Location: Citywide Project The City of Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan is a planning document which Description: provides a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system throughout the City. The plan is designed to facilitate safe, comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable bicycle transportation by all cyclists. The plan proposes both physical projects, such as neiv bike lanes, striping, and signage, as well as policies to encourage growth of the City's biketnay network. The General Plan Circulation Diagram and the General Plan Circulation Element Goals, Policies. and Programs have been used as guides in the development of the 3010 Bicycle Transportation Plan for consistency in order to ensure consistency with the 2002 adopted General Plan. With the adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, the City wrill be eligible for various Federal State and County grants in connection with projects that promote bicycling. The proposed plan contains specific information required by Section 891.2 of the California Streets and Highways Code and addresses all of the requirements needed to be eligible for State grants under the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) program. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE #: This is to certify that the City of Atascadero. the ® lead'a ❑ responsible agency approved the above-described project on November 23, 2010 and made the following determinations: 1. The project ❑ will ® will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. ❑ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. ® A hlitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the Lead Agency. 3. Mitigation measures ® were ❑ were not made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations ❑ was ® was not adopted for this project. 5. Findings ® were ❑ were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA 6. The location and custodian of the documents uviuich comprise the record of proceedings for the Final EIR (with comments and responses) or Mitigated Negative Declaration are specified as follows: Custodian. MuTen Frace, Commumni Development Director Location: CommunitvDevelopment Department, 6907E1 Camino Real, Arascadero, Cd 93422 Warren Frace. Commitnity Development Director Date FA.: a0u Hm S]Q.D (_ &c T..Da M1108.40AM 6907 EL CAAMNO REAL • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FXX 461-7612 CITY OF ATASCADERO PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2010-0006 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 805/461-5000 Owner Applicant: Findings: City of Atascadero, 6907 E1 Camino Real- Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN -2010-1374, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Project Location: Citywide Project The City of Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan is a planning document x4lich Description: pro -,ides a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system throughout the City. The plan is designed to facilitate safe. comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable bicycle transportation by all cyclists. The plan proposes both physical projects, such as new bike lanes, striping, and signage, as well as policies to encourage growth of the City's bikeway network The General Plan Circulation Diagram and the General Plan Circulation Element Goals, Policies, and Programs have been used as guides in the development of the 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan for consistency in order to ensure consistency with the 2002 adopted General Plan. With the adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, the City will be eligible for various Federal, State and County grants in connection with projects that promote bicycling. The proposed plan contains specific information required by Section 8912 of the California Streets and Highways Code and addresses all of the requirements needed to be eligible for State grants tinder the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) program- rogram Findings: 1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment. 2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. 3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. 4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. Determination: Based on the above findings. and the information contained in the Initial Study 2010-0006 (made a part hereof by reference and on file in the Community Development Department), it has been determined that the above project will not have an adverse impact on the environment when the following mitigation measures are incorporated into the project (see attachment). Prepared By: Date Posted: Public Review Ends: Attachments: Callie Taylor, Associate Planner Kati, Lewis, Planning Intern September 22, 2010 October 21, 2010 - Initial Study 2010-0006 - Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan Bl_v __ .ex dog PWWDa 1013.10U4AM 6907 EL CAML;O REAL • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612 CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM Environmental Review 2010-0006 Owner/Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real. Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN -2010-1374, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Project Location: Citywide Project The City of Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan is a planning document which Description: proxddes a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system throughout Designation: the City. The plan is designed to facilitate safe. comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable Zoning: bicycle transportation by all cyclists. The plan proposes both physical projects. such as new Surrounding Land bike lanes, striping, and signage, as well as policies to encourage growth of the City's Uses and Setting: bikeway network. The General Plan Circulation Diagram and the General Plan Circulation Other public Element Goals, Policies, and Programs have been used as guides in the development of the agencies whose 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan for consistency in order to ensure consistency with the approval is 2002 adopted General Plan. required (e.g., permits, With the adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, the City will be eligible for various financing approval, or Federal, State and County grants in connection with projects that promote bicycling. The participation agreement) proposed plan contains specific information required by Section 891.2 of the California Streets and Highways Code and addresses all of the requirements needed to be eligible for State grants under the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) program Lead Agency Name City of Atascadero and Address: 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Contact Person and Callie Taylor, Associate Planner Phone Number: City of Atascadero, Phone: (805) 470-3448 General Plan Citywide Designation: Zoning: Citywide Surrounding Land NIA Uses and Setting: Other public - San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) to determine agencies whose consistency with the adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP); approval is - California Department of Transportation, Bicycle Unit, to determine required (e.g., permits, consistency with State Code requirements and to certify the plan. financing approval, or participation agreement) 10:15:10 Bike Plan ISMND.da CITY OF ATASCADERO VVITIAL STIIDY Exhibit A Toning Responsibility Mitigation Mitigation Monitoring Program'1, FTai UpnAanitoring Measure PLN 2010-1374 - GradTG -Cant 5P ouong ��t P5' Pb Ing 5PN 056ui g5__ TCT-pPray Fc.'re Dcpatnci' �[tupNCt PD: M_DePre t Bicycle Transportation Plan ° F.a'"0.0. CE Cr,EnSnw -Al"". F-10—Pd.Cf 11'351.• ,^,A mfr NbrtEi Ali.\'.^ �•IJZ+.^,cl'_ Mitigation Measure 1.b.1 Bike routes along creeks will generally follow BP Bs;Ps 11.1 the path of the creek, but will move to City streets where necessary to avoid steep slopes, heavily forested areas, sensitive habitats, or unmanageable terrain_ Mitigation Measure 1.d. I : Class I bike path lighting shall comply with City BP Bs!ps 1A.1 standards- Any lighting along creeks shall be designed to shine away from the creek corridor or not be installed at locations where impacts cannot be mitigated. Mitigation Measure 3.b.1. The project shall be conditioned to comply with BP BS/PS 3.b.1 all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air Quality Handbook. Section 6.3. Construction Equipment • Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications. • Fuel all off-road and portable diesel powered equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, graders, cranes, loaders, scrapers, backhoes, generator sets, compressors, auxiliary power units, with ARB certified motor vehicle diesel fuel (Non -taxed version suitable for use off-road). • Maximize to the extent feasible, the use of diesel construction equipment meeting the ARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines. Section 6.4: Activity Management Techniques • Develop a comprehensive construction activity management plan designed to minimize the amount of large construction equipment operating during any given time period. • Schedule of construction truck trips during non -peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions. • Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary. • Phase construction activities, if appropriate. Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10 All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition and building plan notes: A_ Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible. B. Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph Reclaimed (non -potable) water should be used whenever possible. C. All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed. D. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project re -vegetation and landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities. E. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading should be sown with a fast - 10115'10 Bite Pian iWND do, aw�a CITY OF ATASCADERO MTIAL STUDY Exhibit A Timing Responsibility Mitigation Mitigation Monitoring Program Monitoring Measure PLN 2010-1374 PN F. IAaF. W Gaprg--C x Purine sevices BSBuid';5e— BPBuangPent TO: Tenpi y =o"oepaver: omwn., -o: Pae:epan'"em De Bicycle Transportation Plan s- ~« germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. F. All disturbed soil areas not subject to re -vegetation should be stabilized using approved chemical soil binder, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD. G. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc, to be paved should be complete as soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used. H. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction site. I. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section 23114. J. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site. K. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water should be used where feasible. L. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust oft site. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use clearance for finish grading of any structure. Mitigation Measure 3.b.2. The project shall be conditioned to comply with BP BS!PS 3.b.2 all applicable APCD regulations pertaining to Naturally Occurring Asbestos. Prior to any grading activities at the site, the project proponent shall ensure that a geologic evaluation is conducted to determine if NOA is present within the area that will be disturbed. If NOA is not present, an exemption request must be filed with the District (see Attachment 1). If NOA is found at the site the applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCM. This may include development of an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan and an Asbestos Health and Safety Program for approval by the APCD. Refer to the APCD web page at http--IAvww.sloe!eanair.org/business/asbestos.asp for more information or contact Tim Fuhs of the Enforcement Division at 781-5912. BP PS 4.a.b.c.d. Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.c.d: Biological evaluations shall be completed for projects which may have potential impact to creeks, the Salinas River, riparian or wetland areas. Surveys for sensitive and special status plant and animal species shall be conducted on a project by project basis where necessary to avoid potential habitats. Surveys for Riparian Habitat and Special -status Plant Species shall be conducted where appropriate. The City shall work with a qualified biologist to modify roects or mitigate 10715110 Bike Plan ISMND.do- CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Exhibit A Timing Responsibility Mitigation Mitigation Monitoring Program=1,' %Monitoring Measure Fre. Alae _ PLN 2010-1374 E=6uc�g Peml sE E'.itit; sEr.[%E TC: Tenparsy Bicycle Transportation Plan :cuP=' Fnal nspecc -0.—Dep-''e" =E-"E'g—' lVd':1Ca51E— Fnal=4alq Ash\'C disturbance of any wetlands, sensitive species or habitats, riparian areas, or wildlife corridors. The City shall ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Proper specific CEOA documents and associated mitigations, as well as consultation with any pertinent agencies shall be undertaken for all projects that have the potential to disturb waterways or sensitive habitats. Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: Grading and excavation and grading work shall BP P 4.e.1 be consistent with the City of Atascadero Tree Ordinance. Special precautions when working around native trees include: 1. All existing trees outside of the limits of work shall remain. 2. Earthwork shall not exceed the limits of the project area. 3. Low branches in danger of being tom from trees shall be pruned prior to any heavy equipment work being done. 4. Vehicles and stockpiled material shall be stored outside the drip line of all trees. 5. All trees within twenty feet of construction work shall be fenced for protection with 4 -foot chain link, snow or safety fencing placed per the approved tree protection plan. Tree protection fencing shall be in place prior to any site excavation or grading. Fencing shall remain in place until completion of all construction activities. 6_ Any roots that are encountered during excavation shall be clean cut by hand and sealed with an approved tree seal. 7. Utilities such as water, gas, power, cable, storm drainage, and sewer should be redirected from under the canopy of any trees that are to remain. 8. Where a building is placed within the canopy of a tree the foundation should be redesigned so that it bridges across any root systems. 9. Any foundation or other structure that encroaches within the drip line of trees to be saved shall be dug by hand. 10. At no time shall tree roots be ripped with construction equipment. Mitigation Measure 4.e.2: Individual project site plan shall identify all BP BS+PS 4.e.2 protection and enhancement measures recommended by the Certified Arborist in the Tree Protection Plan. Tree protection fencing shall be installed at the locations called out in the Tree Protection Plan. Mitigation Measure 4.e.3: Tree removal permits shall be obtained for any BP es"Ps 4.e.3 native trees which need to be removed for construction of a proposed project. Tree removals shall be permitted and mitigated according to the Atascadero Native Tree ordinance. Tree mitigation fees shall be paid or trees shall be planted as mitigation per the requirements of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. Mitigation Measure 4.e.4: Erosion control hydroseed/slope stabilization BP P5 4.e.4 near creeks or drainage swales shall consist of native species matching the existing plant species within the tributary stream. The seed and plant material shall not contain any introduced plant species. 10115110 Bike Plan ISMNO.d- CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL S711DY Exhibit A Tuning Responsibility Mitigation Mitigation Monitoring Program rlNonitoring Measure PLN 2010.1374 FV r- GraO g "c � e�t"'qvhq ." To: TerrWray FD:'R DeOd'r"M! 0—pa"cy oo: PwA oeper"nent Bicycle Transportation Plan F, Fiuhnpwa CE C01 eyerce F0: Fi"ai C—p r" ANY: waSmaaw CA: CO, AUDMJ AWWC. WW-WQ Mitigation 5.a.b.c.1: If potential cultural resources are found during Ongoing PS 5.a.b.c.1 construction, construction shall cease until a qualified archaeologist determines the extent of the resource, and the Community Development Director approves appropriate protective measures. Mitigation 5.d.1: In the event that human remains are discovered on the Ongoing PS 5.d.1 property, all work on the project shall stop and the Atascadero Police Department and the County Coroner shall be contacted. The Atascadero Community Development Department shall be notified. If the human remains are identified as being Native American, the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted at (916) 653- 4082 within 24 hours. A representative from both the Chumash Tribe and the Salinan Tribe shall be notified and present during the excavation of any remains. Mitigation Measure 6.b.1: Grading plans shall be submitted for each BP BS/PS 6.b.1 proposed bikeway on a project by project basis. These plans shall include erosion control measures to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system during and after construction. Separate plans shall be submitted for this purpose and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer at the time of Building Permit application. Mitigation Measure 6.b.2: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydro seeded with BP BS/PS 6.b.2 an appropriate erosion control method (erosion control blanket, hydro - mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately after completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have appropriate erosion control methods in place. Duration of the project: The contractor will be responsible for the clean up of any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by construction vehicles. Mitigation Measure 9.e.f.1: The contractor is responsible for ensuring that BP BS/PS 9.e.f.1 all workers are aware of all storm water quality measures and that such measures are implemented. Failure to comply with the approved construction Best Management Practices will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop orders. Mitigation Measure 12.d.1: All construction activities shall comply with the BP BS/PS 12.d.1 City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation. 101510 Bike Plan ISMND.dm 9 CITY OFATASCADERO LNTFIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ® Aesthetics ® Biological Resources ® Greenhouse Gas Emissions ® Land Use / Planning ❑ Population / Housing ® Transportation/Traffic ❑Agriculture and Forest Resources ® Cultural Resources ❑Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities / Service Systems ❑ Geology /Soils ®Hydrology / Water Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant effect' or `potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Calhe Taylor Associate Pla mer Date 10115:11] Bike Plan ISMND.dm �^^ CITY OF ATASCADERO " MTIAL STIIDY EVALUATION OF E\ZZRO\11EN'TAL LNIPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a projects environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question: and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. 10/15110 Bite Plan ISMND.doc 4. ,i;. A", +� CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STiIDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation 1. AESTHETICS -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not El N 0 El limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or El El N El quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that El N 0 El would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, Atascadero General Plan, Atascadero Municipal Code. DISCUSSION: 'I .a. The proposed bikeways will not affect any scenic vista view corridors. 1.b. The proposed bikeways will not have an affect on and historic buildings or scenic highways. Proposed bikeways are primarily designed to be located along existing or streets and highways in previously developed areas. Bicycle transportation and facilities shall be included with new development as shown on the proposed facilities map. Bike routes along creeks will generally follow the path of the creek, but will move to City streets where necessary to avoid steep slopes, heavily forested areas, sensitive habitats, or unmanageable terrain. Most proposed bike paths are located in areas with relatively level terrain that does not include significant rock outcroppings. Bike path projects would typically be routed around any rock outcroppings, trees, or historic structures as necessary. Class I and II bikeway projects may potentially result in damage to or the removal of existing native oak trees. Any native trees which are impacted by new bike facilities will be managed and mitigated per the Native Tree Ordinance. 1.c. Implementation of Class II bike lanes and Class III bike routes involves the installation of signs and/or pavement markings on streets. For some Class II projects, minimal street widening may also be required. Class I trails would include paving, signs and possibly bridges or other structures. These impacts shall be minimal and shall have a less than significant impact. 1.d. Class 11 bike lanes and Class III bike routes will be lit by existing street lights, and Class I bike trails typically do not include lighting. In such cases where additional lighting will be required, lighting will be consistent with the Atascadero Municipal Code and will be shielded as to not incur excessive light spill -off. Mitigation Measure 1.b.1: Bike routes along creeks will generally follow the path of the creek, but will move to City streets where necessary to avoid steep slopes, heavily forested areas, sensitive habitats, or unmanageable terrain. Mitigation Measure 1.d.1: Class I bike path lighting shall comply with City standards. Any lighting along creeks shall be designed to shine away from the creek corridor or not be installed at locations where impacts cannot be mitigated. 2. AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST RESOURCES — In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the Califomia Department of 10:15'1C Page 8 C; —inents and Settings—ms'ILocal SettingslTemporary Internet Fi1esCdn1enL0utloo0M0ZWS29E0ke Plan ISMND.doc 's9a` +� CITY OFAFASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and the forest carbon measurement methodology provided in the Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland ❑ ❑ 1:1of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, El El 1:1forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined in Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest ❑ ❑ ❑ land to non -forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, ❑ ❑ 1:1due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan , Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION 2.a. There are no bike paths proposed to be located on agriculturally zoned properties. Bike paths will be implemented primarily within urban and built-up land areas. Less than significant impacts to agricultural resources are anticipated with the implementation of the 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan. 2.b. No bike pathways are proposed for lands zoned for agriculture or under a Williamson Act contract. 2.c. The Bicycle Transportation Plan does not involve rezoning of forest land or timberland. Bike paths will primarily be placed within urban and built-up areas. 2.d.e. Neither forestland nor farmland will not be lost in the creation of bike pathways. 3. AIR QUALITY — Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? 10+15110 Page 9 C:Oowments and Sethngs)ssims',Lowl Settings7empora ry Internet FileslContent0utlook1M0ZWS29E18ike Plan ISMND.dw CTIY OF ATASCADERO IIVTFIAL ST1IDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number ❑ of people? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan , Air Pollution Control District (APCD) CEQA Air Quality Handbook DISCUSSION: 3.a.) The Bicycle Transportation Plan is consistent with the planning maps, policies, goals and programs of the 2002 Atascadero General Plan. The Circulation Element of Atascadero's General Plan includes a goal to 'Provide and promote alternative modes of travel to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by providing viable transit alternatives." The Bike Plan has been developed in conjunction with representatives from the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition in order to ensure consistency with regional plans_ The Atascadero Bike Plan is consistent with the San Luis Obispo County Bikeways Plan (2005), SLOCOG's Regional Transportation Plan (2005), and the San Luis Obispo County Clean Air Plan (2001). Implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan should increase bicycle ridership and therefore have a positive effect on air quality- Increased levels of bicycling should reduce vehicle trips and miles traveled, therefore reducing emissions of pollutants- As a result, implementation of the BTP will not conflict with air quality planning_ 3.b.c.) Construction activities associated with installing bike lanes and trails to implement the BTP, may include grading and paving which will generate an increase in quantities of criteria pollutants and particulate matter, including dust and equipment exhaust. Air quality impacts for the entirety of any road widening projects or projects requiring substantial grading and paving will be evaluated separately by individual environmental documents. Implementation of all bikeway projects shall be conditioned to comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air Quality Handbook. Maintenance activities for all bikeways will include weed control, street/trail sweeping, trash collection, asphalt repair and other low -frequency maintenance activities. It is expected that the benefits of increased bicycle transportation will outweigh the potential impact of infrequent maintenance activities. The impact is less than significant_ 3.d.) The construction of bikeway projects would result in brief periods of elevated pollutant concentrations, due to paving and construction equipment. The pollutant concentrations are expected to dissipate before they cause adverse effects to sensitive populations. In addition, all projects should be brief enough to not affect one particular population for a long enough time to have any notable effect. Therefore, the impact would be less than significant. 3.e-) Normal use of bikeways would not create any odors, but construction and maintenance of bikeways could generate temporary odors. The impacts would be less that significant Mitigation Measure 3.b. I: The project shall be conditioned to comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air Quality Handbook Section 6.3: Construction Equipment • Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications. • Fuel all off-road and portable diesel powered equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, graders, cranes, loaders, scrapers, backhoes, generator sets, compressors, auxiliary power units, with ARB certified motor vehicle diesel fuel (Non -taxed version suitable for use off-road). • Maximize to the extent feasible, the use of diesel construction equipment meeting the ARB's 1996 or newer certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines_ Section 6.4: Activity Management Techniques • Develop a comprehensive construction activity management plan designed to minimize the amount of large construction equipment operating during any given time period. • Schedule of construction truck trips during non -peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions. • Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary. • Phase construction activities, if appropriate. 1015+10 Page 10 C:0o nts and Settingslssimsll oval SettingslTemporary Internet Files Content.OutlooklMOZWS29E%Bike Plan ISMND.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO «= INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10 All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition and building plan notes: A. Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible. B. Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed (non - potable) water should be used whenever possible. C. All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed. D. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project re -vegetation and landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities. E. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading should be sown with a fast -germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. F. All disturbed soil areas not subject to re -vegetation should be stabilized using approved chemical soil binder, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD. G. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc, to be paved should be complete as soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used. H. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction site. I. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section 23114- J. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site. K. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water should be used where feasible. L. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use clearance for finish grading of any structure. Mitigation Measure 3.b.2: The project shall be conditioned to comply with all applicable APCD regulations pertaining to Naturally Occurring Asbestos. Prior to any grading activities at the site, the project proponent shall ensure that a geologic evaluation is conducted to determine if NOA is present within the area that will be disturbed. If NOA is not present, an exemption request must be filed with the District (see Attachment 1). If NOA is found at the site the applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCM. This may include development of an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan and an Asbestos Health and Safety Program for approval by the APCD. Refer to the APCD web page at http.1Avww.slocleanair.org/business/asbestos.asp for more information or contact Tim Fuhs of the Enforcement Division at 781-5912. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or El E 11 El regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? 10+1510 Page 11 CtlDowments and SeMngs-ss-local Sel;ings�T—oray Intemet Files�ConwntOutlook'MOZWS2DEtBike Plan ISMND.do. 1,17 CITY OFATASCADERO �=<= INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374. Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle transportation Plan, Land Use Element EIR, Atascadero Tree Ordinance DISCUSSION: 4.a. Some proposed projects in the BTP may be located in areas that support special -status plant or animal species. Construction of bikeways along Atascadero Creek and the Salinas River may adversely impact, either directly or indirectly through habitat modifications, some plants and animal species. The City would attempt to avoid impacts to sensitive species whenever possible by rerouting bike paths or utilizing a qualified biologist to assess potential impacts and incorporate mitigation on a project by project basis. Any new bike routes or facilities shall comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations regarding sensitive or special status species in order to reduce potential impact to a less than significant level. 4.b. Riparian habitat occurs along the banks of Atascadero Creek and Salinas River. Bikeways are proposed to travel along these waterways, and therefore have the potential to impact riparian habitat. The level of impact for specific bikeway projects is not know at this time, and would depend on extent of disturbance and actual habitat loss. Mitigation will be required to reduce the impact to less than significant through biologist evaluation on a project specific basis. 4.c. According the General Plan EIR, the extent of wetlands within buildable Atascadero is not fully documented. Images from the National Wetlands Survey signify the existence of a minimal amount of wetlands area. Bikeways my possibly intrude on these wetlands. The City will design bikeways to avoid impacts to wetlands where feasible, and will implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact to less than significant through biologist evaluation on a project specific basis. 4.d. Some proposed bike paths would be located in open space corridors along Atascadero Creek and Salinas River. These areas serve as habitat for migratory animal species, including fish and birds. The proposed bikeways would not substantially alter the continuity of habitat corridors, although construction activities may temporarily interfere with the movement animals. Mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the impact to less than significant through biologist monitoring and pre -construction surveys. 4e.f. The General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element includes policies related to biological issues. These policies are generally related to the preservation and rehabilitation of riparian corridors and native oak woodlands. The General Plan notes that Class I bike trails are permitted within open space areas. Any new bikeways near creeks or wetlands shall be designed to minimize impacts per the General Plan. The City Native Tree Ordinance contains standards for the protection of native oak trees, as well as mitigation for native tree removals. The provisions of the Native Tree Ordinance would be applied to any bicycle projects that may impact 1071510 Page 12 CdDowments and Settmgs�ssim, i100al SeinngslTeroorary Internet files�ConlentOutiC k1MOZwS29ElBlke Plan ISMND.do. + CITY OF ATASCADERO =L4L STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation a native tree, such as requiring arborist reports, protective fencing, payment to the tree fund, etc Implementation of the City's Native Tree Ordinance would reduce the impact to less than significant level. Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.c.d: Biological evaluations shall be completed for projects which may have potential impact to creeks, the Salinas River, riparian or wetland areas. Surveys for sensitive and special status plant and animal species shall be conducted on a project by project basis where necessary to avoid potential habitats. Surveys for Riparian Habitat and Special -status Plant Species shall be conducted where appropriate. The City shall work with a qualified biologist to modify projects or mitigate disturbance of any wetlands, sensitive species or habitats, riparian areas, or wildlife corridors. The City shall ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Proper specific CEQA documents and associated mitigations, as well as consultation with any pertinent agencies shall be undertaken for all projects that have the potential to disturb waterways or sensitive habitats. Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: Grading and excavation and grading work shall be consistent with the City of Atascadero Tree Ordinance. Special precautions when working around native trees include: 11. All existing trees outside of the limits of work shall remain. 12. Earthwork shall not exceed the limits of the project area. 13. Low branches in danger of being torn from trees shall be pruned prior to any heavy equipment work being done. 14. Vehicles and stockpiled material shall be stored outside the drip line of all trees. 15.AII trees within twenty feet of construction work shall be fenced for protection with 4 -foot chain link, snow or safety fencing placed per the approved tree protection plan. Tree protection fencing shall be in place prior to any site excavation or grading. Fencing shall remain in place until completion of all construction activities. 16.Any roots that are encountered during excavation shall be clean cut by hand and sealed with an approved tree seal. 17. Utilities such as water, gas, power, cable, storm drainage, and sewer should be redirected from under the canopy of any trees that are to remain. 18. Where a building is placed within the canopy of a tree the foundation should be redesigned so that it bridges across any root systems. 19 -Any foundation or other structure that encroaches within the drip line of trees to be saved shall be dug by hand. 20.At no time shall tree roots be ripped with construction equipment. Mitigation Measure 4.e.2: Individual project site plan shall identify all protection and enhancement measures recommended by the Certified Arborist in the Tree Protection Plan. Tree protection fencing shall be installed at the locations called out in the Tree Protection Plan. Mitigation Measure 4.e.3: Tree removal permits shall be obtained for any native trees which need to be removed for construction of a proposed project. Tree removals shall be permitted and mitigated according to the Atascadero Native Tree ordinance. Tree mitigation fees shall be paid or trees shall be planted as mitigation per the requirements of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. Mitigation Measure 4.e.4: Erosion control hydroseedlslope stabilization near creeks or drainage swales shall consist of native species matching the existing plant species within the tributary stream. The seed and plant material shall not contain any introduced plant species. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in '15064.59 b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuantto'15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological El El ® El Page 13 1015+19 C:1 -rits and Setti npslssirnstLoeal SettinpslTemporary Internet FilestiConuntOudwCMOZWS29E1Bite Plan ISMND.dm K CITY OFATASCADERO MTIAL ST 1DY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation impact Incorporation resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: Land Use Element EIR: U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards. DISCUSSION: Most bike routes and lanes will be implemented along existing roadways. However, some projects will involve road widening, or creation of new, separate bike paths. Earthwork activities associated with new bikeway projects may lead to the discovery of unknown archaeological resources, in which case any required cultural resources investigation would be performed. Most bikeway projects will be implemented along existing developed roads where the likelihood of finding cultural resources is very low. Mitigation 5.a.b.c.1: If potential cultural resources are found during construction, construction shall cease until a qualified archaeologist determines the extent of the resource, and the Community Development Director approves appropriate protective measures. Mitigation 5.d.1: In the event that human remains are discovered on the property, all work on the project shall stop and the Atascadero Police Department and the County Coroner shall be contacted. The Atascadero Community Development Department shall be notified. If the human remains are identified as being Native American, the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted at (916) 653-4082 within 24 hours. A representative from both the Chumash Tribe and the Salinan Tribe shall be notified and present during the excavation of any remains. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated El 1:1 1:1on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. if) Strong seismic ground shaking? 1:1 El El El iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including Elliquefaction? El z iv) Landslides? El El El b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? El ® El El c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or ® F-1that would become unstable as a result of the project, and D El potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? 10rt510 Page 14 C:0-ts and Settings�ssim'Ll l SemngslTemporary Intemet Fileszontent OudookWOZAS29ES,ke Plan ISMND.doc t� CTIY OF ATASCADERO MTIAL ST11DY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation impact Incorporation d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B ❑ ❑ ® ❑ of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial ® 1:1indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the risks to life or property? environment? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of El El El Z septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems emissions of greenhouse gases? where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation; Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: 6.a. Atascadero lies about 30 miles west of the San Andreas Fault zone and 19 miles east of the San Simeon-Hosgn Fault. Small to moderate earthquakes are common in San Luis Obispo County. Bikeway projects will inevitably be placed in areas at risk from earthquakes and ground shaking. Risk from these natural occurrences will not be affected or increased due to bikeway projects, and therefore, there is no impact. 6.b. Loss of topsoil may occur in the creation of new bike paths, particularly along Atascadero Creek and the Salinas River. Construction activities on each particular project site will be required to comply with sedimentation and erosion control measures prescribed by the City Engineer. The impact will be less than significant with mitigation. 6.c.d.e Soil conditions at specific bikeway project sites will be reviewed during building permit review in accordance with the municipal code. Mitigation Measure 6.b.1: Grading plans shall be submitted for each proposed bikeway on a project by project basis. These plans shall include erosion control measures to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system during and after construction. Separate plans shall be submitted for this purpose and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer at the time of Building Permit application. Mitigation Measure 6.b.2: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydro seeded with an appropriate erosion control method (erosion control blanket, hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately after completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have appropriate erosion control methods in place. Duration of the project: The contractor will be responsible for the clean up of any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by construction vehicles. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS — Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ❑ 1:1 ® 1:1indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of El El El Z an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan; General Plan, Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: 7.a.b. The proposed BTP would include minimal sources of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily during construction. However, as a alternative transportation project, the BTP would be beneficial in terms of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Increased bicycle ridership should in turn decrease vehicle trips, and contribute to lower green house emissions over time. 8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS --Would the project: 10:15.10 Page 15 C:%0owments and Set6nl;Mssims Local SeaingslTemporary Internet FIIeii Cw1ent0udaokW0ZWS29EGke Plan ISMND.dm CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal El Elof hazardous materials? hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the El El N El environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ❑ ❑ ❑ hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan area or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people living or working in the project area? T) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people living or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ❑ ❑ ❑ injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, General Plan Land Use Element DISCUSSION 8a.b.c. During the construction of bike trails and lanes, hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and other petroleum products may be used. Some proposed bikeway projects will be within '/.-mile of a school, but the construction of bikeways does not pose an undue risk to students. Contractors would be required to comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations for handling hazardous material, reducing this impact to a less than significant level. 8d. There are three properties within the City of Atascadero that are. No bikeway projects are proposed on sites identified as hazardous materials sites; therefore, there is no impact. 8e -f.) There are no airports within Atascadero, nor are there airport land use plans that affect the City. 8.g. Bikeway construction may involve temporary closure of traffic lanes, which will need to be approved by the Public Works Department as specific projects are permitted. The impact is less than significant. 8.h. All proposed bike paths are within Fire Department 5 minute or less response area. 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project: 10,15:10 Page 16 C:tDoeu is and Setungs)ssim local SettingslTempwary Intemet Files CommntOwlmMMOZWS29EtBike Plan ISMND.dm �P CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STIIDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the Incorporation a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ❑ ❑ ❑ requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ❑ ❑ 1:1substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of previously -existing nearby wells would drop to a level that would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site ❑ 1:1 ® 1:1or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site ❑ ❑ 1:1or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the El El ® El of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? T) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as ❑ ❑ 1:1mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures that ❑ ❑ 1:1would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ❑ 1:1 ® 1:1injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, General Plan DISCUSSION: 9a. The construction of bike paths will not violate water quality standards. 9b. The bikeway projects will not deplete ground water supplies. Water will be provided by Atascadero Mutual Water Company to any future facilities. 9c.d.e.f. Some proposed bike paths would be paved with asphalt, which will minimally increase impervious surface. However, unlike roadways traveled by motor vehicles, the quality of runoff water should not be significantly contaminated. Construction activities associated with new bike paths are subject to review for compliance with City drainage and grading regulations. Drainage will not be permitted to create or intensify any hazards for persons or property in the vicinity. The impact will be less than significant. 9.g.h.i.j. No housing is proposed. Some bikeways will be located within the 100 year flood hazard area, but personal risk should not be increased. No permanent structures shall be lotted within the flood zone. The project area is not subject to innundation by a tsunami. co715ilo Page 17 C:Zocuments and Setongs%sims Local SettihijS7empora ry Internet Files�ContentOutlookUlOZW528ElBike Plan ISMND.dx + CTTY OFATASCADERO INITIAL STIEDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation Mitigation Measure 9.e.f.1: The developer is responsible for ensuring that all contractors are aware of all storm water quality measures and that such measures are implemented. Failure to comply with the approved construction Best Management Practices will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop orders. 10. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, Land Use Element: Circulation Element, DISCUSSION: 10.a. The project will not physically divide an established community. Rather, it will better connect the City as a whole and provide for alternative transportation and recreation potential throughout the City - 1 O.b. ity.10.b. The General Plan identifies key two policies in its Circulation Element calling for implementation of bikeways: CIR 2.1: Provide for a comprehensive system of creekside trails, roadside pathways, equestrian trails, multi -use trails and bikeways to connect neighborhoods, schools, commercial, and recreation areas, in accordance with the Bikeway and Trail Plan. CIR 2.2: Accommodate bicycles at major destinations including downtown, bus stops, schools, and other public facilities. The BTP fulfills these key policies and is consistent with the Bikeway and Trail Diagram which was adopted in the 2002 General Plan. t O.c. The project is consistent with the open space and conservation policies identified in the General Plan. Biological impacts shall be evaluated on a project by project basis. Bikeways shall be rerouted to avoid sensitive terrain or habitats. 11. MINERAL RESOURCES — Would the project: ❑ ❑ ❑ a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important ❑ ❑ 1:1mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? SOURCES: Project description; Planning staff site visit. DISCUSSION: 11.a.b. No mining is proposed as a part of this the BTP. There are no known significant mineral resources in Atascadero. 12. NOISE -- Would the project result in: 10/15110 Page 18 C:iDoalments and Sewngsissim -Local SemnlislTemporary Internet Files,CwwntOutlwk,MOZWS28EtBike Plan ISMND.doc +*� CITY OF ATASCADERO MTL4L ST[iDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No ground-bome vibration or ground -borne noise levels? Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 20'10-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact in the project vicinity above levels existing without the roads or other infrastructure)? Incorporation a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in r�r nH..A Mn ec.-, MG nk Ain +k i i n rel rJnr� n171 171 F V\J noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive171 a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ground-bome vibration or ground -borne noise levels? directly (for example, by proposing new homes and c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of in the project vicinity above levels existing without the roads or other infrastructure)? project? necessitating the construction of replacement housing d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient elsewhere? noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would ❑ ❑ ❑ the project expose people living or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, Noise Element, Noise Ordinance; Acoustical Design Manual. DISCUSSION: 12a.b.c.d.) Construction is of bikeways is expected to involve some heavy machinery and use of impact tools that make noise. Noise levels at various construction sites are thus expected to be raised temporarily. All construction activities shall comply with the City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation. The use of the bikeways will incrementally increase generation of noise, particularly at proposed bikeways adjacent to Atascadero Creek and Salinas River. The impact is less than significant. 12.e.f.) No proposed bikeways are located within an airport land use plan or private airstrip. Mitigation Measure 12.d.1: All construction activities shall comply with the City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation. 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING — Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? El El El Z SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan; General Plan Land Use Element. DISCUSSION: 13.a.b.c.) The proposed bikeways in the BTP will facilitate non -vehicular access to and from existing developed 1015MO Page 19 C:1Doduments and Setdngsissim Ucal Setungs7emyorary Internet Files',ContentOudook'.ArOZWS29E1BIke Plan ISMND.doc o47 CITY OF ATASCADERO Y - INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation areas within the City. Implementation of the BTP will neither directly nor indirectly create population growth. No housing or persons will be displaced. 14. PUBLIC SERVICES — Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational ❑ Police protection? ❑ facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the Schools? facility would occur or be accelerated? Parks? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require Other public facilities? might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan; Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: New bicycle pathways as proposed by the BTP will incrementally increase the demand for maintenance services as well as patrol by City Police. The impact is less than significant. 15. RECREATION — a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational ❑ ❑ ❑ facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? SOURCES: Parks and Recreation Element. DISCUSSION: 15.a -b-) Non -motorized access to recreational facilities and parks will increase due to the BTP. Bicyclists are expected to use existing facilities, but the numbers are not expected to result in substantial physical deterioration of any facilities or require construction of additional recreational facilities. Implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan will have a positive effect on recreational opportunities within Atascadero. 16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC — Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of 10115118 Page 20 C1Domments and SedingsLssi 1 -al SettingslTemporary Internet FiI sIContent.OutlookM0ZWS2QEt8ike Plan ISMND.dm rg CTTY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL S711DY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation transportation including mass transit and non-motonzed a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the El El travel and relevant components of the circulation system, applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or El including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass environmental effects? transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management ❑ ❑ ❑ program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [I El f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan, Land Use Element; Circulation Element: DISCUSSION: 16a.b. The BTP increases availability of traffic modes and alternative transportation access to the City. Construction of bikeways may temporarily hinder traffic, but the implemented BTP will improve traffic patterns. The plan is consistent will the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and has a less than significant impact. 16.c. The BTP will not affect air traffic patterns. There is no impact. 16.d. Bikeway projects proposed by the BTP will be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable safety standards, including minimum width, clearance to obstructions, sight distance and lighting. The impact is less than significant. 16.e. The Construction of bikeway projects may temporarily obstruct emergency response, but use of implemented bicycle lanes will not affect and may benefit emergency response. The impact is less than significant. 161. The BTP is consistent with the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Implementation of the plan will encourage the use of bicycles and provide long-term beneficial impacts to alternative transportation and Atascadero's circulation as a whole. The proposed bikeways should have an overall positive impact on transportation and circulation by incrementally reducing the dependence of private vehicles. 17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS —Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the El El El M applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or El wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water 101151111 Page 21 C:1Documents ana Setting-sim Ucal SetnngstTemporary Intemet FilesIContentOutlook'MOZWS2@EtBike Plan ISMND.dm +t*fi CITY OF ATASCADERO MTTAL STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ Incorporation 1:1provider drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the rnnc}n r}inn nf... hirh rni�lif r� _cin ifir +cn�iirnnmcnhl11 El El X effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or expanded entitlements needed? or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ 1:1provider that serves or may serve the project that it has of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand important examples of the major periods of California history in addition to the provider's existing commitments? or prehistory? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to b) Does the project have impacts that are individually accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? considerable" means that the incremental effects of a g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? SOURCES: Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan; Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: Water., The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) will provide water to all bikeway projects as necessary. All property within the City limits is entitled to water from the AMWC. The bikeway projects are not expected to require significant quantities of water. Water is pumped from two portions of the largest underground basin in the county, the Paso Robles Formation, using a series of shallow and deep wells. The water company anticipates that it will be able to meet the city's needs through buildout and beyond: Water demand at buildout under the LUE is estimated at about 8,500 acre-feet per year (AFY). The total available groundwater supply greatly exceeds demand, according to the findings of the Long -Term Viability of Water study. However, the water company does not currently have the deep wells needed to tap into the total amount needed at buildout. The water company is currently developing plans for installing wells where they will be most effective and will not conflict with water rights of others. According to the Water Company, development of additional wells is expected to keep pace with construction in the city, so that water supply will not be interrupted. storm Water. The impervious surfaces will result from new bike trails and lanes, which will incrementally increase the amount of water entering the City's creek system. The amount of introduced impervious surfaces is not expected to result in the need for modifications to any major drainage facilities. The potential impact is less than significant. 18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a 101510 Page 22 C:Zmnwnts and Setungs)ssirrsVLooal Setungs7en"rary Internet Files ConlentOutlookNOZWKPEOke Plan ISMNDAm ,Ak + CITY OF ATASCADF:RO "•.- INTFL4L STUDY Initial Study 2010-0006 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact PLN 2010-1374, Bicycle Transportation Plan Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects that will 171 cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? d) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term El El goals to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals? DISCUSSION: The City of Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan is a planning document which provides a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system throughout the City. The plan is designed to facilitate safe, comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable bicycle transportation by all cyclists while increasing the use of atlemative transportation. The plan proposes both physical projects, such as new bike lanes, striping, and signage, as well as policies to encourage growth of the City's bikeway network. The General Plan Circulation Diagram and the General Plan Circulation Element Goals, Policies, and Programs have been used as guides in the development of the 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan for consistency in order to ensure consistency with the 2002 adopted General Plan. The plan is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed plan has been analyzed as required by CEQA and the Atascadero Municipal Code. Project -related impacts have been identified and mitigation measures have been included within the proposal to reduce the effect of the proposed project as described herein. SOURCES: General Plan Land Use Element, City of Atascadero, 2002 Zoning Ordinance, part of Municipal Code, City of Atascadero, as amended through 1999. Land Use Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Crawford, Multan, & Clark, adopted 2002 CEQA Handbook, Air Quality Control District, August 1995 General Plan Safety Element, City of Atascadero, 2002 General Plan Circulation Element, 2002 General Plan Noise Element, adopted 2002 Acoustical Design Manual, Brown-Buntin Associates, 1991 Noise Ordinance, City of Atascadero, 1992 PROJECT SOURCES: Atascadero Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan tateno Page 23 C:OD n*+mand semnss>:simILecalsemngstTe"aorar Intemet FileslContenlOuaook%$QZWS29E%Bike Plan ISMND.dx ATTACHMENT 2: Draft Resolution B PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT RESOLUTION B RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECCOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED 2010 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (City of Atascadero) WHEREAS, according to the State of California Streets and Highways code (891.2), each jurisdiction and regional transportation agency is required to adopt a bicycle transportation plan every five years in order to apply for and receive grant funding for bicycle transportation projects through the BTA program; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, Atascadero, CA directed staff to develop a Bicycle Transportation Plan to be implemented Citywide; and, WHEREAS, a committee representing members of the public, City staff, and key stakeholders assisted in development of the proposed City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan contains all of the mandatory elements required by the State, including existing and proposed bikeways and bicycle facilities, the projected number of bicycle commuters, list of priority projects, funding strategies, and educational programs; and WHEREAS, public outreach was conducted prior to adoption of the City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2010-0006 were prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Atascadero convened on October 21, 2010 at a properly noticed public meeting to review and consider the proposed City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan, after first studying and considering the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and, NOW THEREFORE, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the following actions: NOW THEREFORE, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on October 21, 2010, hereby resolves to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan based on the following Findings, and as shown in Exhibit A: The City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan is in conformance with the adopted General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs and the overall intent of the General Plan; and, 2. The City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan will not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare of its citizens. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by the Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero. On motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner , the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: Tom Zirk, Commission Vice -Chairperson Attest: Brady Cherry Planning Commission Secretary Exhibit A: Proposed City of Atascadero 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan See Following Attachment A Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan Pedaling from 2010 to 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 Contents 1. Plan Description.................................................................................. 4 Purpose........................................................................................................ 4 Background.................................................................................................. 4 Advantages...................................................................................................... 6 Recommendations....................................................................................... 6 2. Infrastructure...................................................................................... 7 Existing Infrastructure.................................................................................. 7 Proposed Improvements.............................................................................10 ShortTerm............................................................................................................... 11 LongTerm................................................................................................................ 11 4. Policies.............................................................................................. 14 NewDevelopment..................................................................................... 14 Maintenance.............................................................................................. 15 Educationand Safety.................................................................................. 16 PlanUpdates.............................................................................................. 17 1. Plan Development............................................................................. 17 Outreach.................................................................................................... 17 Relationships to Other Plans.......................................................................18 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 2 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 1.1: 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 I Bikeway Specifications.......................................................... 31 Figure 7: Class II Bikeway Specifications......................................................... 32 Figure 8: Class III Bikeway Specifications........................................................ 33 Figure9: 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 Figure14: Bike Boxes..................................................................................... 39 Figure15: Peak Rack...................................................................................... 39 Figure16: U Rack........................................................................................... 40 Figure 17: Bike Lockers and Cages.................................................................. 40 Figure18: Bike Station................................................................................... 41 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 3 1. Plan Description 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 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 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 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 6 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 T Is paved right of way completely separated from any street or highway. naam.m.0 10-12 Y Class II Bike Lane Class II. Referred to as a bike lane. Provides a ._ striped and stenciled lane outside the motor 6e _E vehicle lanes for one-way bike travel along a a street or highway. l ora I Class III Bike Route Class III. Referred to as a bike route. Provides for shared use by bicycles with motor vehicles 61 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). Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 7 Table 1 Existing Infrastructure and Associated Costs Table 1 Recently Completed Projects That Include New Bicycle Facilities Approx. Segment From To Type of Improvement Length (mi) Year Cost* 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 II Bike Lane Segment 0.3 2000 Union Pacific Olmeda Avenue/ Railroad south Prior to Traffic Way Downtown of San Jacinto Class II Bike Lane 1.1 2000 Capistrano Union Pacific Prior to Avenue Railroad Downtown Class II Bike Lane 0.5 2000 Railroad Bridge EI Camino Real North ECR North ECR Constructed New Bridge 0.1 2005 Graves Creek North Bridge North Ferrocarril Ferrocarril Constructed New Bridge 0.1 2005 Santa Barbara EI Camino Real San Diego Road Road New Bike Lanes 0.5 2007 1,100,000 Constructed New Bridge with Lewis Ave Bridge East Mall Capistrano Bike Lanes and signage. 0.1 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 0.1 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 II Bike Lane Striping, Widened Shoulder, Santa Rosa Road US 101 Atascadero Installed Signage. 0.3 2010 $ 550,000 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 Table 1.1 Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities Table 1.1 Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities Location Building / Use Type Type of Bicycle Facility 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 San Gabriel Elementary Santa Rosa Elementary Monterey Rd Elementary School Bike Racks 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 (next to the freeway at Curbaril) park and ride lot Bike Lockers Santa Barbara Park And Ride. park and ride lot Bike Lockers Rite Aid Retail Shopping Bike Racks Tastee Freeze Jack in the Box Carl's Jr. Restaurant / Fast Food Bike Racks K -man Retail (Bike Shop) Bike Racks Colony Square Movie Theater & Retail / Restaurant Bike Racks 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 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 831.2 requires project prioritization for bike projects. All projects have been ranked, but ranking does not strictly dictate the order of construction. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 10 Table 2.1, 2.2 Proposed Infrastructure and Related Costs Table 2.1 Proposed Short-term Improvements and Associated Costs Caltrans Approximate Segment From To Classification Length (mi) Year Cost State Route 41 Striping and UP RR/Sycamore 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 Trail generally follows path of creek, but will Atascadero Creek Lane Gap Closure Projects Limits Limits Class II 1.1 1-5 $2-700,000 Designated Bike Route Beginning of Bike End of Bike Connector $ 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 1-5 1,000,000 (loop) Class I/Multi-Use North 1-10 $71,400 Atascadero Road State Route 41 Safe Routes to School Collectors/Arterials Schools Class I -III 6 1-5 $1,000,000 Projects (Multi Use non -vehicular *Will require Caltrans Approval Table 2.2 Proposed Long-term Improvements and Associated Costs Caltrans Approx. Length Segment From To Classification (mi) Year Cost UP RR/Sycamore Rd. San Gabriel Road Unclassified Trail generally follows path of creek, but will 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 II 3.5 1-10 $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 11 Figure 1 Existing and Proposed Facilities CITY of ATASCADERO s n Bike Routes Map j Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 12 Figure 1.1 Existing and Proposed Facilities with Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities F CITY of ATASCADERO�'� s Facilities Map i >a a m ti! Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 13 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. 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 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 II 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 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 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. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 17 A public hearing conducted on September 28th at a joint meeting of the Atascadero City 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 railroad right-of-way throughout the region; encourage the development of Class Bikeways that travel through or connect to scenic areas or other recreation 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 Appendices Appendix 1: BTA 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 he 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 he 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 on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels (p.12). F. A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and storing 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 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). Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 20 Appendix 2: Land Use, Zoning, and Community Destinations Fiq IT Z Community Destinations Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 21 Table 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 Retail / 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 Figure 3 City of Atascadero Land Use Diagram s ' sZ CITY of ATASCADERO o Landuse Map N � Sag N ► Atascaclero bicycle I ransportatton Plan: September ZULU Zs FipMod City of Atascadaro Zoning Diagram s rZ CITY of ATASCADERO /'p °M Zoning Map H2s Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 24 Appendix 3: Funding Sources Federal Traaspartatian fnhaacementk iVities (TT) ■ 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-LU significantly increased funds dedicated to the program through 2001 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 Eligihiiity.- 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: 1. 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) 5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification G. Historic preservation 7. Rehab of historic transportation facilities (including historic railroad facilities) S. Preservation of abandoned railway corridor (including conversion/ use for ped/bike trails) 9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising 10. Archaeological planning and research 11. 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 Roates to Schaal Pragrsm (SRTS) 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. Prajertfligihility.•Eligible projects fall under the category of infrastructure (capital improvements), or non -infrastructure (education, encouragement, enforcement). Infrastructure projects must he located within a two-mile radius of a grade school or middle school. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 25 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 Improvement 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/igibi/ityFor a project to be eligible for HSIP funds, the project must be on 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.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hsip.htm 1?ecre3t1L71781 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 Department's Office of Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division administers motorized projects. See http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24324 State State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) These funds are not historically used for bicycle specific improvements, except in the case of STIP TE — regional 9 local projects only (see Fed TE information above) Interregional Transportation Improvement Prggram (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. Transportation 9e11e1,9,07ent4ct (TDA) Approved by the Legislature in 1971, the Mills -Alquist-Oeddeh 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 bas Tax SUbVentiOnS Also known as Highway User Tax Act (HUTA) subventions, Counties currently receive 3.23 -cents of the IB -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 2010-11. 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 Engineers (DLAE) administer the BTA Program Program[/igibi1Vy..-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/LaEalPPagrams/bta/htawebPage.htm Environmental En h a n c e me n andMitigatign Program ([[M) 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 Quality Act (CERA). In funding the program, an attempt is made to A-31 maintains a 40/GO 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://Pesources.ca.gov/eem/ Petroleum Violation Escrow Account Grant opportunities from this fund are available through the Bicycle Facilities Unit (BFU) of Caltrans in the form of ETA grants. Office 9f Traffic Safety Grants (OTS) Competitive Grants issued by the Office of Traffic Safety on a regional/local level. Search for Local grant information on the website at: http://www.ats.ca.gov/Grants/defauIt.asp Safe routes to Schaal Program (SIM) 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 SB1087 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 on a route that students use for trips to and from school. Up to 10 percent of the project's 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 Laca//lTegiwa/ 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 date, 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. ,iala..s Tax lnrreasP LacalOption Sales tax. -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 Morro Bay passed Local Option Sales tax measures in 2006. /?egionalOptian S,7/es 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 $4.513 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 $2DM425M 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 he implemented in January 2009. California Clean Air Act (CC44)- implementation 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 US Census Data from 1990 (Summary Tape File 3: STF3) and 2000 (Summary File 3: SQ. 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 IG years and older: Each 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 92.13% G2 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 I + 5.13% -754 1 -1.3% -38 -0.3% -135 0.6% Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 28 Appendix 5: Bicycle Related Crash Statistics figure 5 Bike Collision Map Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 29 CITY of ATASCADERO 3 11 Bike Collisions 1A! ll r 2007-2009 3 3 CHP Bicycle Involved Collision Report , Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 29 Appendix 6: Bicycle Facilities Definitions gfagss 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 8 feet wide with a minimum 2 feet graded on each side making a minimum of 12 -foot wide area. See figure7below. &6T-6 Class I Bikeway Specification 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 figu�below. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 30 2' (Min.) 8' (Min.) :Gradpd . Width Paved 2' (Min:) Graded Note: For sign clearances, see MUTCD, Figure 96-1. 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 figu�below. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 30 Fiq 1re 7 Class II Bikeway Specifications Motor Vehicle Lanes 5 M Parking Bikee Bike' parking Lane Lane (1) MARKED PARKING Vert Cal Curb Rolled Curb Motor Vehicle Lanes •12' Min. I • IT is recommended where there is substantial parking or turnover of parked cars is high (e.g. commerical areas). (2) PARKING PERMITTED WITHOUT MARKED PARKING OR STALL T Min. I� qII iI5' Min. Motor Vehicle Lanes 14' Min. Bike ~ iil Bike Lane Lane Grlitttw) (3) PARKING PROHIBITED (Without Gutter) —,udII 4' Min. Motor Vehicle Lanes 4' Min. f � BikeI Bike Lane Lane (4) TYPICAL ROADWAY IN OUTLYING AREAS PARKING RESTRICTED Note: For pavement marking guidance, seethe MUTCD and California Suonlernent. Section 9C.04 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 31 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 include: Figure e Class III Bikeway Signage Specifications (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, u amended for use m California) Figure 98-3. Warning Signs for Bicycle Facilities (Sheet 2 of 2) was � � Wil -t ""' SHAREW11.2W 16-7p THE ,-,,.., ROAD Figure 9B-2 (CA). California Regulatory Signs for Bicycle Facilities BIKE PATH BICYCLES N0 MOTOR -DRIVEN BICYCLES MOTOR CYCLES PUSHBUTTON VEHICLES MUST MUST FOR OR ]J UGHi MOTORIZED GRa BICYCLES EXIT #0 EXIT 4— R44A (CA) R44B (CA) R44C (CA) R62C (CA) � BEGIN END BIKE LANE R81 (CA) R81A (CA) R818 (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 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 Bike Lvop Detectar.- 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. FiguPe l0 Bike loop specifications Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 33 250 mm (10 in) 5D mm (2 inj -0-I If 25 mm (1 in) Grid 500 mm 90 in) 75 mm (3 in) 500 mm 1.65 m (20 in) (66 in) 75 mm (3 in 500 mm20 in i ) 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 // 12 l3 Examples of Channelization Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 34 Ped. Crossing 't I 't I + /" BIKF 4. min. II I ILANE RIKF I (1) RIGHT -TURN -ONLY LANE Ped. Crossing LANE BIKI 4. Typical path of through bicyclist. �r It LANE PIKE ~ (2) PARKING AREA BECOMES RIGHT-TURWONI Y I ANE Ped. C:rnssing Ped. Crossing tti,r ter LAN([ BIKE Typical path of I ypical path of through bicyclist. through bicyclist. y 4. I \ min. I \ I (BLANE ItANE IL IKE BIKEKE (3) OPTIONAL DOUBLE (4) RIGHT LANE BECOMES RIGHT -TURN -ONLY LANE RIGHT -TURN -ONLY LANE Note: For bicycle lane markings, see the MUTCD and California Supplement, Section 9C.04. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 35 Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 36 NIGHT ELME dM wus1 IUEIN MCMI Wj. 7N 0ftd ON* r• GPM Mi Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 37 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. Figure 14 Bike Box 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 1V ill, Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 38 Figure 16 U -rack (This rack type is NOT recommended) 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. ^-•u ..� f.. i_ Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 39 fiqu1-e l8 © bikestation" HOW IT WORKS JOIN NOW MEMBERS PROJECTS ABOUT US CONTACT JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Bike Valet Parking 9.8.2010 MAKING CLEAN TRANSPORTATION A REALITY Bikestation is working to give people clean options. Bikestation plans, designs, and operates bike -transit centers, enabling bicycling and other alternatives to be an integral part of the transportation system. Our facilities offer secure bicycle $/31!10 parking and related services to make cyclists' lives easier. Park Bikestation your bike at one of our facilities and you can be assured that Hillsboro Earlybird your vehicle is secure and covered. If you are a potential Membership Promo Bikestation project developer, please click here. — Limited Time Whether you ride your bike to public transportation, to work, or Offer you simply need a safe place to store your bike for the day, 8/31,10 Bikestation is available to serve you. It's simple, convenient and 44 affordable. Mobis to open bike parking hub in Many Bikestations offer free parking during their hours of Hillsboro operation, and paid memberships for 24-hour access to secure parking. To find more information on what method of parking is 8/31/10 more convenient for you, check the page of your local Bikestation for their daily hours of operation. Mobis Transportation t In addition, each Bikestation location provides unique services Open Bikestation and amenities; but most Bikestations provide: Hillsboro Bike Transit Center, • Shared -use bicycle rentals; Representing Next Step in Alternativej • Access to public transportation; Transportation • Convenient operating hours; 8121110 • Friendly and helpful staff; Bikestation: Trailblazers for • Information to plan your commute trips. Good Some Bikestation locations offer bicycle repairs, bicycle and 8/16,:0 commute sales & accessories, rental bikes for local and tourist - 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 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. Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan: September 2010 41