To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SAFETY MEASURES FOR BIKES AND PEDESTRIANS AT THE PIER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides a review of the existing safety measures in place for bikes and pedestrians at the pier and identifies possible improvements. Currently, the rules in place require cyclists to walk their bikes through the pier area at all times. Pursuant to Municipal Code 12-2.07, bicycle riding is prohibited on any portion of any pier, wharf, public area, parking structure, or City-owned property where posted. While the City can identify specific areas to post signage to prohibit bicycle riding by adopting a resolution, the process to identify and post signage is generally left to staff. There are numerous existing signs in place notifying cyclists of the rule at the pier. The City Council and Harbor Commission have requested a follow-up report, as well as a discussion to review the potential easing of the required walk-bike rule during non-busy hours.
BACKGROUND
The pier is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike, and it attracts a large number of pedestrians as well as cyclists. Section 12-2.07 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) prohibits bicycle riding where signs are posted identifying the prohibition. Placement of signs to prohibit specific areas are left to staff after considering safety issues, accident history and specific physical constraints unique to areas such as sharp turns or steep inclines, or areas where pedestrian/vehicle/bicycle conflicts exist. The current system at the Pier requires cyclists to walk their bikes through a designated area of the pier at all times.
A comprehensive report was completed in 2016, which made a number of recommendations to improve safety at the pier. The report noted that some cyclists ignore the signs and continue to ride through the pier, often endangeri...
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