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Alameda County Complete Streets

Complete Streets in Alameda County

A Presentation by

Rochelle Wheeler, Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator

May 15, 2013


Outline

1. Overview of Alameda CTC2. History of Alameda CTC’s Complete Streets Policy3. Alameda CTC’s policy requirements4. Overview of local policy adoption process5. Current landscape of adopted policies6. Next Steps



Alameda County


Alameda County Transportation Commission• Alameda County Transportation Authority

(ACTA) – enacted in1986• Alameda County Congestion Management Agency

(ACCMA) – enacted in1990• Alameda County Transportation Improvement

Authority (ACTIA) – enacted in 2000• Alameda County Transportation Commission

(Alameda CTC) – founded in July 2010


We plan, fund and deliver to expand access, improve mobility and foster a vibrant and livable Alameda County


Why Complete Streets and What is It?


Why Complete Streets and What is It?

A street that is safe, convenient and inviting for all users of the roadway.A street that is safe, convenient and inviting for all users of the roadway.


Complete streets trendsComplete streets trends


• 66% of Americans want more transportation options so they have the freedom to choose how to get where they need to go.

• 73% currently feel they have no choice but to drive as much as they do

• 57% would like to spend less time in the car

• 66% of Americans want more transportation options so they have the freedom to choose how to get where they need to go.

• 73% currently feel they have no choice but to drive as much as they do

• 57% would like to spend less time in the car

urce: 2010 Future of Transportation National Survey


Growth in Walking and Biking in Alameda CountyWalking represents 11% of all trips

Source: Census 2000 and Alameda County Transportation Commission Bicycle & Pedestrian Surveys

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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Total Percent Change (Data)Total Percent Change (Trend Line)

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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total Percent Change (Data)Total Percent Change (Trend Line)

Percent Change in PM Bicycle Counts Relative to 2002

Percent Change in PM Pedestrian Counts Relative to 2002

Bicycling represents 2% of all trips

Alameda County Complete Streets Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan, 2012


Aging Population


History of Alameda CTC Complete Streets Policy RequirementHistory of Alameda CTC Complete Streets Policy Requirement


Early State & Regional Requirements

• 2001 – Caltrans Deputy Directive 64, on “Routine Accommodation”

• 2006 - MTC adopted regional policy to accommodate all users (Reso 3765), which called for creating the Complete Streets Checklist.

• 2008 – Caltrans adopted DD-64 revision #1, now referred to as “complete streets policy”

• 2008 – California Complete Streets Act adopted• 2011 - MTC began talking about developing a

regional complete streets requirement, as part of OBAG.


Alameda CTC – Sales Tax Funding Agreements

Funding Agreements (“MPFAs”):• Agreements with each local

jurisdiction that receives Measure B (transportation sales tax) and vehicle registration fee (VRF) funds

• Ten-Year Agreements: 2002 to 2012 (first agreements)

2012 to 2022 (updated agreements)


Vision in Countywide Bike & Ped PlansAlameda County will be a community that inspires people of all ages and abilities to walk and bicycle for everyday transportation, recreation and health….


Alameda CTC – Complete Streets Requirements

Two new requirements added to Funding Agreements with local jurisdictions (December 2011):

1. Adopt a complete streets policy that includes the “Elements of an Ideal Complete Streets Policy” developed by the National Complete Streets Coalition. Deadline: June 30, 2013

2. Have a General Plan that is compliant with state Complete Streets Act No deadline


MTC – Complete Streets Requirements

One Bay Area Grant Resolution 4035 (May 2012)• Jurisdictions that wish to receive OBAG

funding must either: Adopt a complete streets policy resolution, OR

Have a General Plan that is compliant with California Complete Street Act

Deadline: January 31, 2013

• By 2014, all jurisdictions must have a General Plan that is compliant with Complete Streets Act, to receive funding.


Development of Alameda CTC policy elements• Goal: One policy that would meet both MTC and

Alameda CTC requirements.• Input from all stakeholders at June 2012 complete

streets workshop.• Reviewed National Complete Streets Coalition

policy elements and resources.• MTC required policy elements released in July 2012.


1. Vision2. All Users and Modes3. All Projects/Phases4. Exceptions5. Network/

Connectivity

6. Jurisdiction7. Design8. Context Sensitivity9. Performance

Measures10. Implementation

Next Steps

Required Policy Elements in Alameda County (adopted October 2012)

National Complete Street Coalition


Comparison of Alameda CTC and MTC adopted policy elements

National Complete Street Coalition

• Two policies included in Alameda CTC policy, but not in MTC’s.

• All but of two MTC policies were modified to streamline and strengthen them.


Policy Element: Design

Design: The jurisdiction will define and generally follow its own accepted or adopted design standards, and will also evaluate using the latest design standards and innovative design options, with a goal of balancing user needs.

No policy element

Alameda CTC MTC


Policy Element: Exceptions

Exceptions: Jurisdictions must prepare a process for approving exceptions, including who is allowed to sign off on exceptions. Written findings for exceptions must be included in a memorandum, signed off by a high level staff person, such as the Public Works director, or senior-level designee, and made publicly available. Exceptions must explain why accommodations for all users and modes were not included in the plan or project.

Process: Plans or projects that seek exemptions from the complete streets approach outlined in prior sections must provide written finding of why accommodations for all modes were not included in the project. The memorandum should be signed off by the Public Works Director or equivalent high level staff person. Plans or projects that are granted exceptions must be made publically available for review.

Alameda CTC MTC


Policy Element: Performance Measures

Performance Measures:Jurisdiction will establish performance measures, and identify a means to collect data for the measures, to evaluate the implementation of the complete streets policy. Examples include tracking the number of miles of bicycle lanes and sidewalks, numbers of street crossings, transit ridership, etc. Specific measures should be listed.

Evaluation: City and county will establish a means to collect data and indicate how the jurisdiction is evaluating their implementation of complete streets policies. For example tracking the number of miles of bike lanes and sidewalks, numbers of street crossings, signage etc.

Alameda CTC MTC


Policy Element: Implementation

Implementation Next Steps:Jurisdiction will include a list of specific next steps for implementation of the Complete Streets policy. Implementation actions will include that any proposed improvements will be evaluated for consistency with all local plans, including bicycle, pedestrian and/or transit plans...

Plan Consultation: Any proposed improvements should be evaluated for consistency with all local bicycle, pedestrian and transportation plans...

BPAC Consultation: Input shall be solicited from local bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees (BPACs) or similar public advisory group in an early project development phase…

Alameda CTC MTC


Policy Adoption Resources• June 2012 Complete Streets Workshop

• Complete Streets resources web pages: http://www.alamedactc.org/app_pages/view/8563

• Developed many local tools and sample documents: Tool to Develop Local Complete Streets Policy Sample Complete Streets Resolution Sample Local Complete Streets Staff Report Sample Local Complete Streets PowerPoint Presentation

• Assistance in the review of draft policies, upon request.


Status of Complete Streets?Status of Complete Streets?


Complete Streets Policy Adoption• Of Alameda County’s 15

jurisdictions: Policies passed in 14 jurisdictions

General Plan Compliance letter submitted by 1 jurisdiction (will also adopt a policy by June 30, 2012)

All policies were adopted on time!

• Links to most policies posted on Alameda CTC’s webpage

• Continuing to work with jurisdictions


http://www.alamedactc.org/app_pages/view/ 9753http://www.alamedactc.org/app_pages/view/ 9753


Next Steps for Complete Streets


Current State, Regional, & Local Requirements

Federal (future?)

StateCaltrans DD64 R-1

(2008)

StateCA Complete Streets

Act (2008)

RegionalOBAG Local Resolution

(2012)

RegionalMTC Complete Streets

Checklists(2006)

RegionalCompliance with State

Requirement(2012)

CountyMaster Funding

Agreement: Policy (2012)

CountyTEP: Complete Streets

in All Projects(future?)


Policy & Planning

•Complete Streets Policies

•Integration with General Plan

•Street Classifications

•ADA Standards & Compliance

•Performance Measures

•Multi-Modal LOS•Data Collection•Interagency

Coordination•Parking

Requirements

Funding

•Multimodal Impact Fee Program

•Capital Improvement Priorities

•Grants•Business

Improvement Districts

•Pricing, User Fees, & Transit Pass Programs

Design & Infrastructure

•Development Standards

•Design Guidelines•Transit and

Station Area Improvements

Maintenance & Ongoing

Operations

•Repaving•Transportation

System Management

•Travel Demand Management

•Life Safety, Fire, & Police

Complete Streets: from Policy to Practice


Contact Information

Rochelle Wheeler, Alameda CTCCountywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator(510) [email protected]

Complete Streets web pages:http://www.AlamedaCTC.org/app_pages/view/8563

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