To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE SOUTH BAY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTALLATION OF PROTECTED BIKE LANES IN THE CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council and members of the public have recently expressed interest in the status of implementation of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan ("SBBMP"), which was adopted by City Council in 2011. Additionally, as part of the adoption motion for the FY2020-21 Budget, City Council directed staff to "bring a discussion item regarding the evaluation of creating protected bike lanes on major arterials and collector streets". In response to these requests, staff is presenting this report to provide insight into the progress made in implementing the SBBMP and into the evaluation criteria used in considering installation of bike lane facilities in the City, including the newest class of Caltrans approved bicycle facilities known as a Class IV Protected Bike Lane.
BACKGROUND
The SBBMP (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 consis...
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