To: PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
From: Department of Public Works
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SOUTH BAY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION - STATUS UPDATE
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file this update on the City's implementation of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (SBBMP).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Commission (PWC) has occasionally asked for updates on implementation of certain proposed bicycle facilities identified in the SBBMP, to which Staff has provided available information. In addition, City Council asked staff to provide an update on implementation of the entire SBBMP as part of the budget discussion and motion to approve the FY2020-21 budget in June 2020. In response to these requests, and the ever-enthusiastic interest of certain members of the PWC, staff is presenting this report to provide an opportunity for awareness and comments towards staff's future presentation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (see http://www.southbaybicyclecoalition.org/south-bay-bike-masterplan/become-an-expert-the-south-bay-bicycle-master-plan-presentation/) was developed by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and the South Bay Bicycle Coalition in partnership with the City. Over an 18-month process involving 14 community workshops in seven cities, the SBBMP was adopted by the City Council via Resolution CC-1110-525 in 2011. See Attachment 1. The SBBMP provides an overall discussion of the benefits of expanding, connecting and otherwise improving the bicycle network in the South Bay cities, including increased ridership for commuting and recreational purposes, reduction in pollution, and promotion of healthier lifestyles. The CEQA document associated with the adoption of the SBBMP identifies the document as a planning document for developing bicycle facilities on existing rights-of-way and that "the proposed project consists of a planning study for possible future actions that are not yet approved, adopted or funded by the City....
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