1-4-11 Alta presentation re Palo Alto Bike Plan
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Transcript of 1-4-11 Alta presentation re Palo Alto Bike Plan
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PABAC January 4, 2011
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Generally a good and comprehensive plan,
outdated
Known new priorities:
Revised Policy Framework
Pedestrian Component
Bicycle Share Program Analysis
Updated Best Practices Treatments/Toolkit
Revised Network and Project List
Other potential priorities:
Graphic Richness/Online Accessibility
Quantitative Analysis of Demand Factors
Policy/Code Revisions via Complete Streets,
Comprehensive Plan
Buffered bike lane, Portland, OR
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The adverse impacts of automobile traffic on the environment in general, and
residential streets in particular, will be reduced. Solutions that reduce the growth in
the number of automobiles on City streets, calm or slow traffic, and save energy will
be supported. It is hoped that individuals will reduce their automobile trips by 10
percent by 2010, as alternative transportation methods are implemented. The City
will seek out innovative funding sources and approaches to construct and maintain
needed transportation systems. Palo Alto recognizes the regional nature of our
transportation system, and will be a leader in seeking regional transportation
solutions through long-term planning.
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Bicycling: High mode split (comparative)
Major facility accomplishments to date
Parking requirements
Low volume residential streets
Commitment to SR2S, TDM (Stanford)
Pedestrians: Scale of retail, downtown
Robust sidewalk network, park system
Low volume residential streets
Proximity to Caltrain
General: Flat, sunny, grid network
Civic commitment to sustainability
Traffic engineering flexibility
Culture of leadership
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Bicycling: Wayfinding & network intuitiveness
Trail & east-west connectivity
Arterial intersections
Pedestrians:
ADA quality/compliance (universal design) Scale of development outside downtown
Arterial intersections
Lack of defined green street network
General: Major costly physical barriers (freeways, tracks)
Regional influences outside of control (including
jobs/housing imbalance)
Commitment to off-street parking, free parking
Poor bus service and transit mode share
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Funded Projects
Public Engagement
Placemaking
Weekends
National TrendsSunday Parkways (Portland, OR)
California Ave Streetscape Concept
Bike boulevard signage(Berkeley, CA)
VMT vs. Gas Prices, 2000-2008
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Expectations/budget ratio
Economic recovery
Little low hanging fruit left
Constraints of the PM peak
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Establish accurate network map
& secure remaining data needs
Policy review working paper,
draft goals and objectives
PTC meeting (late Jan), CSTSC
meeting (early Feb)
Existing conditions analysis for
March public meetingContraflow bicycle lane
Raised crosswalk (Keene, NH)
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Innovation
Inclusiveness
Integration
Investment
Institutional Partnerships
Top: Bike box (San Luis Obispo, CA)Bottom: Phased approach to curb bulbs (Seattle, WA)
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Increase bicycling as a primary mode of
transportation Objective: Increase mode share from 6% to 10% by 2015; to
15% by 2020
Objective: Specific facility development targets, investment
levels
Make walking safe and attractive for all agesand abilities
Objective: Increase compliance with ADA/universal design
best practices
Promote bicycling as a mainstream, inter-
generational activity Objective: Expand partnerships with major employers
Objective: Targeted investments and outreach to youth,
females, seniors; encouragement programming
SuperSharrow (Santa Monica, CA)
Curbless retail street (Victoria, Canada)