r-10637City Council Meeting November 22, 2011 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 1f�& -3''(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A BIKE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
WHEREAS, during the extensive public process that produced the Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) the City expressed a vision of Santa Monica as a place that
encourages people to bicycle more, that feels safe and comfortable for everyone who
does bicycle, and that encourages all bicyclists to ride safely, and respect the needs of
other road users, including pedestrians and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica has adopted a general plan, including the
LUCE for the physical development of the city, a plan which constitutes the City's
constitution governing land use; and
WHEREAS the LUCE includes both the aspiration for bicycles to comprise
between 14 and 35% of trips in Santa Monica by 2030 and these three overarching
Bicycle Goals:
• Goal T9 Create a complete network of high - quality bicycle facilities
including a minimum of one new north -south and one new east -west
dedicated bicycle path, with the aim of increasing the number of people
who use bicycles for everyday transportation
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• Goal T10 Ensure that the bicycle network is attractive to cyclists of all
ages and experience levels
• Goal T11Create a safe, comfortable cycling environment in the city
through facility design and public education; and
WHEREAS, the LUCE calls for integrated transportation and land use goals and
policies designed to achieve "No Net New Evening Peak Period Vehicle Trips ", and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and relies on the three overarching Bicycle Goals
and their implementing programs and policies, including the Bike Action Plan, to realize
this LUCE vision; and
WHEREAS, ,the State of California has adopted the California Complete Streets
Act of 2008, requiring cities to accommodate the transportation system from a multi-
modal perspective, including public transit, walking and biking, and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted SB375, requiring metropolitan
regions to adopt transportation plans that reduce vehicle miles travelled; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted AB 32 and SB 97 which require
local governments to consider the greenhouse gas emissions impacts of land use and
transportation policies; and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Regional Target Advisory
Committee has set thresholds for greenhouse gas emission reductions; and
WHEREAS the State of California Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) requires
local agencies to adopt bicycle masterplans meeting certain requirements in order to
qualify for funding through the BTA; and
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WHEREAS the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority has adopted a
Countywide Bicycle Plan and Congestion Management Program and coordinates
countywide bicycling programs and policies including coordination between bicycling
and transit; and
WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments' Regional
Transportation Plan places an emphasis on supporting infrastructure for bicycling to
improve mobility and promote sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan seeks to maximize
mobility and access and reduce traffic and pollution associated with transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica held a Bike Action Plan Workshop on
December 13, 2010 to provide the community the opportunity to discuss major
component of the Bike Action Plan, and how these could be developed and refined to
achieve policy goals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed detailed proposals for bikeway
projects and program areas in April 2011 and provided direction for further
development; and
WHEREAS, a public workshop was held on May 16, 2011 to capture input on
proposed corridor improvements, monitoring strategies and program ideas and to
assess community priorities for future projects and programs; and
WHEREAS a Draft Plan was released in August 2011 for public comment, was
reviewed by the Planning Commission, the Task Force on the Environment, the
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Recreation and Parks Commission, the Commission for the Senior Community and the
City Council, and revised in response to comments received; and
WHEREAS the October 2011 Draft Final Bike Action Plan implements critical
components of the Santa Monica LUCE, the Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan and is
consistent with and supportive of local, regional and State policies and legislation
described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration has been prepared in
accordance with State and City CEQA guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The October 2011 Santa Monica Bike Action Plan, attached hereto
as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, as modified by the Planning
Commission Recommendations, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by this reference, is hereby adopted and certified as the official Bicycle Masterplan for
the City of Santa Monica.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M RSH J NES MOLKFRIE
City Attor
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Planning Commission Recommendations Approved By the City Council on November 22, 2011:
1. Consideration of recreational Track at Santa Monica Airport in 20 -Year Vision
p. 3 -24 Add one bullet: Providing new recreational trails where feasible
p. 4 -14 Add the following sentence to the end of the bulleted list: In addition to the bikeways listed on
the 20 -year Bikeway Vision Plan, explore the creation of a recreational bicycle trail around the Santa
Monica Airport. Consider development of additional bicycle trails as opportunities arise through private
and public lands and development projects.
p. ES -11 Add to the end of the last bullet section:
• Airport /Airport Park
p. 4 -21 Add a row for Airport /Airport Park Bicycle Trail to the 20 year Bikeway Vision Plan table
20 -year Vision Graphic: Add bike trail around Airport area.
2. Pursue Bikeshare prior to 2016
p. 3 -17 Add to the end of the bikeshare section: "Bikesharing is a critical program element because it
appeals to residents and visitors, raises the level of awareness of cycling and provides opportunities for
everyone to experience the joy and convenience of bicycling in Santa Monica. The City will encourage
early adoption and expansion of the bikeshare program for which grant funding is secured. "
p. 4 -5 Add to bike share row under "High" program category: "Develop and pursue opportunities to
accelerate the implementation of bikeshare in Santa Monica. Expand the scope of the initial bikeshare
program as needed to provide good coverage throughout the city. Encourage and support the
development of a bikeshare program at the regional level."
p. 4 -25/26 Add to the end of the bikeshare section: "The City will pursue opportunities to advance and
expand the bikeshare program within Santa Monica and also to encourage the development of
complementary compatible programs in the region."
3. Mode share criteria and annual reporting on plan implementation
p. 4 -23 Add to the end: The City will report annually on the progress of plan implementation and the
status of performance measures for Mode Share, Safety, Infrastructure and Services and Connectivity
listed in Figure 4 -6. The annual report will be available to inform decisions on investments and resource
allocation.
4. Separated Bikeways
p. ES -10 insert in the second bullet section: "separated" before "bikeways"
p. 3 -21 add to the end of the first bold bullet section: "The plan calls for the development of at least two
new separated bikeways –one east -west and north - south;'
p 3 -24 insert in the third bullet first column: "separated" before "bikeway"
S. Greater Priority for working with Schools and Safe Routes to Schools programs
p. ES -11 Add two bullets under "Enhanced School Access ":
• "Use information, education and awareness programs to encourage responsible and safe
driving and bicycling to and around schools."
• "Work with School District to identify and improve good bicycle routes to each school and to
provide information about these routes to school communities and neighbors of schools."
p. 3 -10 Add a new bullet: " Ensure that students, employees and customers can access schools and
employment on good bikeways and know how to find and use them."
p. 3 -11 Add to end of "School Partnerships —Safe Routes /Smart Ways to School ": "Work with School
District to identify and improve good bicycle routes to each school and to provide information about
these routes to school communities and neighbors of schools."
p. 3 -44 Add to the last sentence before the bullets: " work with the school district to improve good
bicycle routes to each school and ensure that students and their families know where they are and how
to use them."
• p. 4 -4 Add to the table under Encouragement in the "High" column: "Work with School District
to identify and improve good bicycle routes to each school and to provide information about
these routes to school communities and neighbors of schools."
6. Highlight Car -Free Events
p. ES -8 add: "The City seeks to support the development of car -free events that raise awareness of
bicycling and provide opportunities for people to enjoy riding comfortably on streets reserved
exclusively for bicyclists and pedestrians."
Adopted and approved this 22nd day of November, 2011.
Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10637 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 22nd day of November, 2011, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Holbrook, McKeown, O'Connor, O'Day,
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: Shriver
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stewart, Cify Clerk
The Bike Action Plan
(Exhibit A) is available at
the City Clerk's Office for
Reviewe.