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SR 07-24-2018 8C City Council Report City Council Meeting: July 24, 2018 Agenda Item: 8.C 1 of 37 To: Mayor and City Council From: David Martin, Director, Transportation Planning Subject: Proceed with Final Design phase for the Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue Project Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the Final Design phase for the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project. Executive Summary Creating a new model of mobility is one of the City Council’s Strategic Goals. As part of the City’s long-term commitment to neighborhood livability, the Council has adopted a Bike Action Plan, a Pedestrian Action Plan, Vision Zero (an effort to eliminate fatal and severe injury collisions by 2026) and directed staff to accelerate the remaking of the City’s streets to provide safe travel paths for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and scooter riders, and motorists throughout Santa Monica. The Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project envisions a safer, more beautiful walking and biking connection for residents to enjoy as they go to parks, transit stops, and areas within the neighborhood, created through pedestrian lighting, curb extensions, landscaping, and a protected bikeway. The project would help achieve the Mobility Strategic Goal targets of increasing walking, biking, and transit use and Vision Zero safety efforts by weaving safety improvements into neighborhood streets to provide travel options, and create a transportation and social benefit to the community. The project area includes 17th Street from Wilshire to Pico Boulevard, and Michigan Avenue from 14th to 19th Street, linking four neighborhoods and connecting to Memorial Park, the 17th Street/SMC Expo Station, the Expo Pedestrian/Bike Path and Santa Monica College. It connects four major transit lines, a neighborhood greenway and 2 of 37 three primary east-west bikeways. Since the Expo Line opened, the number of people walking and biking on 17th Street has increased 1600% and 82%, respectively. The Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project seeks to relieve resident concerns about walking by providing consistent pedestrian -scale lighting to address personal safety concerns, curb extensions to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility between people walking and driving, and a bikeway protected by a raised median. Sections on Michigan Avenue would implement the MANGo Plan and community priorities in the area from 14th to 19th Streets. The project team actively worked with community members, and this engagement has played a large part in the design. The project team has conducted one-on-one meetings with neighborhood associations, gone door-to-door to talk with corridor residents about the project, hosted an Ice Cream Social/Block Party attended by over 300 people, met with boards and commissions, and held public open house meetings to inform and solicit input regarding the project. Staff also worked with Public Works, Fire, Urban Forestry, Big Blue Bus, and Police on roadway and intersection designs to accommodate large service and emergency vehicles. The plans are an aggregation of all the input received to date and honor the valuable opinions and feedback from the local community. The three key project components are:  Pedestrian Improvements: 115 new pedestrian -scale lights on the west side of 17th Street; 26 curb extensions at 8 intersections; New dual-direction curb ramps; High visibility crosswalks; and Preservation of the majority of trees along the corridor.  Protected Bikeway from Wilshire to Pico Boulevards on both sides of the street separated by a raised median and parking including: Protected intersections at 17th/Arizona Avenue and 17th/Broadway; 2 new loading zones to facilitate ADA access across the bikeway; and Green paint in conflict zones.  Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Implementation (14th to 19th Streets) including: Curb extensions; High visibility crosswalks; Dual-direction curb ramps; 3 of 37 Redesigned traffic circles to mitigate speeding; and markings for the future connection over the 20th Street bridge. The design is a cohesive, people-oriented approach, which varies in response to street width, traffic volumes and unique conditions like the Expo Line crossing. The design prioritized left turn pockets for vehicle flow at the busiest intersections of Wilshire, Santa Monica, and Olympic Boulevards, reduced the scale of traffic circles on Michigan, and wove the protected bikeway into the parkway south of Delaware Avenue to minimize parking removal and tree loss. Staff sought community input through the Ice Cream Social/Block Party on the tree and parking tradeoffs. A total of 1,189 parking spaces are located on the corridor or on adjacent blocks, and a total of up to 94 parking spaces may be removed. Staff completed detailed parking occupancy studies to identify available replacement parking for residents. In addition, staff proposes to expand residential preferential parking adjacent to Woodlawn Cemetery to increase available resident parking. The project construction will involve substantial civil engineering to relocate curbs, and complex federal funding steps. The next phase is final design and construction plans, anticipated to take a year to procure and complete, and construction would start shortly thereafter. Project construction will be substantially complete in 2020. Background Mobility is one of the City Council's five Strategic Goals, and the Mobility Strategic Goal includes three primary target areas: increasing trips on foot, bike, and transit; eliminating severe injury and fatal collisions (Vision Zero); and creating a complete and connected mobility network. Staff pursued grant funds for building the 17 th Street project because the project combines increased protection and comfort for people walking, biking and using transit with neighborhood amenities that weave it into the community. On February 27, 2018, Council discussed progress on the Mobility Strategic Goal and directed staff to work more quickly toward implementing projects that achieve the target areas, such as piloting installation of temporary paint and bollards. 4 of 37 Santa Monica is actively working on mobility diversity, quality and safety in order to improve resident access to daily needs, parks, social activities, learning and employment opportunities as part of community Wellbeing. Mobility can p romote Wellbeing by strengthening community connections made while walking, more personal safety from having more “eyes on the street”, and improved health outcomes through outdoor activity. Providing ways to walk, bike and take transit relieves families f rom having to drive to local parks and services, and reduces household transportation costs - a factor in overall household budgeting and affordability. Multiple community discussions and planning efforts resulted in the identification of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project including the Land Use Circulation Element (LUCE), the Bike Action Plan, the Michigan Avenue Greenway Plan, and the Pedestrian Action Plan. The LUCE set broad transportation policy to create facilities that are comfortable, safe, complete, and convenient for walking and biking throughout the City, and make transit an attractive option for all types of trips. The Bike Action Plan specifically recommended creating a new north-south crosstown connection to the 17th Street Expo Rail station at Memorial Park, including a direct connection south to Santa Monica College and cycle tracks between Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Avenue. It defined initial roadway reconfiguration including changes to turn lanes and parking at Wilshire Boulevard, Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard, Broadway, Colorado Avenue, Olympic Boulevard, and Michigan Avenue. On Michigan Avenue the Bike Action plan also recommended neighborhood traffic circles on 16th and 17th Streets and intersection enhancements at 11th and 14th Streets. On February 11, 2014, Council adopted the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Plan (MANGo), which calls for creation of a greenway that is a pleasant place for neighbors to meet and gather on safer, traffic-calmed street. Additionally, the Central Segment design includes a series of neighborhood-scaled traffic circles placed at non- signalized intersections, bulb-outs and pedestrian crossing enhancements at signalized intersections, and greening of areas like cul-de-sacs. 5 of 37 On February 23, 2016, Council adopted the Pedestrian Action Plan, consistent with LUCE recommendations. The Pedestrian Action plan calls for improvements on 17th Street, adding pedestrian scale lighting, and curb extensions between Wilshire and Pico Boulevards, and improving pedestrian access to the Expo Light Rail station at 17th Street. On May 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended to Council to approve the design presented for Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue and to direct staff to proceed to the next phase. The Planning Commission strongly encouraged expediting project delivery ahead of the funding schedule currently dictated by grant funds and procedural requirements. The funding for the project comes through two Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Grants. To reduce neighborhood disruption from two separate construction efforts, staff worked with Metro to combine the separate grants into a single construction package for the 17th Street and Michigan Avenue Project. On March 16, 2016, the City signed and formalized a Letter of Agreement with Metro for $4.2 million, which is being combined with funds from Proposition C, Measure M, and the City’s general fund. Discussion The 17th Street project is the product of community comments during multiple planning efforts and outreach opportunities. The project is a composition of three major elements to create a complete and safe street that works for people of different ages and abilities. The goal of the project is to create a street that works better for local residents, and that provides comfortable and inviting pathways that are safer for all users. 1. Pedestrian Improvements: Pedestrian scale lighting on the west side of 17th Street, curb extensions, and ADA curb ramp improvements for the length of 1.1 miles between Wilshire and Pico Boulevard. 2. Protected Bikeway: Upgrade existing bike lanes to a separated protected bikeway that will extend a total of 1.1 miles from Wilshire to Pico Boulevard. The 6 of 37 project will introduce protected intersections where busy bikeway corridors intersect: Arizona Avenue and Broadway. 3. Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway: Extend the east-west central corridor of the greenway from 14th Street to 19th Street with curb extension, reduced-scale traffic circles, and markings that anticipate the future connection over the 20th Street bridge. In May 2016, Santa Monica celebrated the opening of the Expo Line. Since opening, the number of people walking and biking in the project area along 17th Street have exponentially increased by 1,600% and 82% respectively (Figure 1). Conversely, the vehicle counts have decreased by approximately 20% during the same period. The Expo Line provides residents with a significant connection to the regional transit network; however, in order to access the regional transit network, residents need safe, complete, and comfortable connections. The City’s 2017 household travel survey asked residents if they felt safe walking and/or biking in Santa Monica, 14% and 32% respectively replied that they felt unsafe. When 7 of 37 asked what would make them feel safe walking, 36% reported that having more pedestrian scale lighting in residential streets would help. 37% of responde nts identified they would feel safer biking if there were more protected bicycle facilities that separated bicyclist from moving vehicles. The 17th Street project would create a complete, safer and attractive corridor that reduces traditional barriers stat ed by local residents to walking and biking. Existing Conditions Project Geography The project spans a 1.1-mile corridor along 17th Street from Wilshire Boulevard to Pico Boulevard, and a 0.5-mile segment along Michigan Avenue between 14th Street and 19th Street (Figure 2). 17th Street consists of two travel lanes with a center turn lane at some intersections and parking on both sides of the street. Dedicated painted bike lanes are present north of Michigan Avenue, with the exception of approaches to major intersections where the lanes disappear to make room for vehicle left turn lanes. Shared lane markings (“sharrows”) are present south of Michigan Avenue. Sharrows exist north of Wilshire for southbound travelers, and a northbound bike lane connecting to California Avenue, Montana Avenue, and San Vicente Boulevard. Driveways frequently intersect with the corridor and generate less traffic as they lead to residential buildings composed of duplexes or single-family dwelling units, while some driveways are abandoned. The project includes a 0.5-mile segment on Michigan Avenue from 14th to 19th Street, which is part of the “Central Greenway” within the MANGo Plan, and is a two -lane residential street with parking on both sides. The MANGo project is being constructed in phases as funding and opportunities arise. For example, the Edison Language Academy Safe Routes to School project is constructing the northern extension of the greenway (part of “the Wiggle”), and pedestrian lighting from 9 th Court to 19th Street was recently installed through a Community Development Block Grant project. Additionally, the City is actively designing the MANGo extension through 20 th Street and across the 20th Street bridge with grant funds from the California Active Transportation Program. 8 of 37 The project spans four neighborhoods including Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Mid City Neighbors, Pico Neighborhood Association, and Friends of Sunset Park (Figure 3). Figure 3: Project Area and Neighborhood Associations Transportation Linkages 17th Street’s central location and North/South orientation allows the corridor to weave together several local bicycle corridors (Arizona Avenue, Broadway and Michigan Avenue) and transit boulevards (Wilshire, Santa Monica and Pico Boulevar ds) that Figure 2: Project Map 9 of 37 travel east/west. The midway point at Colorado Avenue provides a connection to regional transportation linkages including the Expo Rail line, and adjacent Expo bike/pedestrian path. Each of the bisecting corridors allows local residents, and local employees of institutions like Santa Monica UCLA Hospital, Santa Monica College, St. John’s Hospital and the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District, a comfortable and safe route to reach each worksite and to transportation options. Planning Commission Discussion On May 16, 2018 the Planning Commission recommended that City Council direct staff to pursue the next phase of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project as presented. The Planning Commission strongly supported the three primary components of the project, the outreach approach, and staff’s design approach to the project. The Planning Commission expressed a strong desire to implement the project on an expedited timeline. Specifically the Planning Commission discussed:  integration with the MANGo Plan, and future MANGo expansion.  connections to the Santa Monica College and locations further south.  use of electric scooters on the protected bikeway.  details of the mountable areas for the protected intersections and traffic circles.  process and financial implications regarding preferential parking.  continued engagement with businesses and assisted living facilities to facilitate design elements that accommodate these uses.  working with Caltrans to decrease the duration of project design and construction.  creating a public informational campaign regarding interaction between driveways and protected bikeways. The Planning Commission was unanimous in the praise for the project but also in the desire to see this and other similar projects implemented in an expedited manner. As part of the Mobility Strategic Goal there are several concurrent efforts to help expedite implementation through streamlined procurement processes and project guidance that 10 of 37 would apply to both pilot safety improvements and longer term capital projects. The project will take advantage of any applicable streamlining of City process, and staff will move expeditiously through submitting for Caltrans approvals. As discussed with Council in the February 2018 mobility study session, the ability to leverage local funds through State and Federal transportation grant dollars (administered by Caltrans) has the tradeoff of extending project schedules. While it takes longer, this approach has enabled more benefits to be delivered to the community than could be done with only local funds. Design for Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue – Primary Components After public input and design refinements, the project includes the following features:  115 pedestrian scale lights along the west side of 17th Street, matching existing Michigan Avenue lights which are 13-16 feet tall, LED, and focused on illuminating the sidewalk.  45 dual-direction curb ramps, ADA curb ramps with truncated domes.  26 curb extensions at 8 intersections.  2 protected intersections, at Arizona Avenue and Broadway  2 traffic circles, at 16th and 18th Streets and Michigan  1.1 miles of protected bikeway on each side of 17th Street, with a consistent raised safety buffer.  New high visibility crosswalks.  Eliminate abandoned/unused curb-cuts to improve sidewalk conditions for pedestrians and minimize the reduction in parking spaces.  Two new loading zones to facilitate ADA access.  Green paint to increase visibility in high conflict zones.  Preservation of the majority of trees along the corridor. A total of four trees have been identified by the Urban Forester for removal as they are dead or decaying and will be replaced as part of this project. Pedestrian Lighting 11 of 37 The 17th Street project recognized that the existing corridor is dark, thereby limiting access for people who want to walk and bike after dinnertime, especially in the fall and winter months. The project will add pedestrian scale lighting on the west side of 17th Street from Wilshire to Pico Boulevard (Figure 4). The existing lighting illuminates the roadway and intersections, and provides sparse lighting for pedestrians. Throughout the city, especially in the Pico neighborhood, the lack of lighting dedicated to the pedestrian sidewalks becomes a barrier for people to walk and to use their streets fully. The pedestrian scale lighting will be spaced approximately fifty feet apart, the lighting element will be at a lower height, and oriented towards the sidewalk. Pedestrian Curb Extensions & ADA Ramps The pedestrian crossing enhancements for the project include curb extensions and directional ADA-accessible curb ramps (Figure 5). Curb extensions place pedestrians in a location that is more visible to drivers (and vice versa), and shorten the lengt h of the pedestrian crossing, which reduces the amount of time a person is exposed to vehicle traffic. In Santa Monica, the majority of crashes take place at intersections. Creating better visibility at intersections between people driving and walking will help to enhance safety and create a more comfortable pedestrian experience. For people driving, curb extensions reduce the likelihood of a collision with another vehicle as well. Pedestrian demand on this corridor surges at times due to Santa Monica Colle ge students walking to and from the Expo Light Rail Station. During the surges, curb extensions increase the space for pedestrians waiting to cross, reducing the potential for people to spill into the roadway. Protected Bikeway The existing bike lanes on 17th Street link people to parks, schools and neighborhoods. The project will enhance the safety of people traveling on 17th Street by physically protecting the bikeways (Figure 6). A protected bikeway places the bikeway next to the curb, with parked cars and a separated raised median to the left that form a physical protection from the vehicle travel lane. The protected bike lane will increase the separation between moving vehicles and bicyclists by ten feet. By swapping the parked cars and the bike lane, drivers will experience a narrower roadway, which would make 12 of 37 17th Street feel more like a local street, and less like a larger cut-through street, although the number of lanes would not be changed. The roadway would continue to carry the same number of vehicles, and serve all local access functions, but staff anticipates the overall peak vehicle speeds to be mitigated due to driver response to the roadway details. Protected Intersections As noted earlier, most collisions occur at intersections in Santa Mon ica due to their concentration of potentially conflicting movements. In order to increase safety, the project will introduce a new treatment for Santa Monica called a protected intersection, also known as a Dutch style intersection (Figure 7). National best practice is to install a protected intersection where two bikeways intersect. The Arizona Avenue and Broadway bikeways are among the most popular bicycle lanes in Santa Monica. The protected intersection will extend the level of protection for people thr ough the intersection creating a barrier between turning vehicles and bicycles. The protected intersection has the added benefit of extending the curb and adding protection to pedestrians and increasing the visibility between vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. The Design Process – Context-based Solutions for 17th Street The adjacent land use patterns and activity level, traffic volumes, street width, and unique roadway conditions necessitated context-specific design solutions to incorporate a protected bikeway along the corridor. The design features three typical roadway segments, the main characteristics of which are briefly described below: A. Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue B. Colorado Avenue to Michigan Avenue C. Michigan Avenue to Pico Boulevard A. Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue This area has a wider street width (approximately 52 feet wide curb to curb) combined with a more dense land use pattern with a mix of commercial and multi -family land uses. Intersecting streets are higher volume transit corridors, vehicle corridors and bikeways; 13 of 37 and intersecting driveways tend to have a higher frequency of use. In addition to the overall corridor components, unique solutions for this area are:  Protected intersection designs at Arizona Avenue and Broadway prioritized turn movements of Fire trucks, BBB buses, and commercial delivery vehicles, resulting in smaller and mountable barriers.  Preserved vehicular left turn pockets on 17th Street at Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards to facilitate vehicle movements.  ADA pathways across the bike facility near senior residential and care facilities; and sufficient area for emergency vehicles to stage when responding to incidents. B. Colorado Avenue to Michigan Avenue This area has a number of unique conditions, including the Expo Line crossing at Colorado, a segment with no on-street parking north of Olympic Boulevard, and the I-10 freeway crossing. There are fewer driveways in this area and very large scale intersections like Olympic Boulevard. Design features unique to this area are:  Preserved vehicular left turn pockets at Olympic Boulevard to facilitate vehicle movements. Southbound bikeway raised to sidewalk level at Olympic Boulevard to fit the turn pocket.  To eliminate potential train/automobile conflict at Colorado Avenue, removed northbound left turn and preserve the southbound bus area with bikeway routed 17th Street typical cross-section. 14 of 37 around the stop. Expo/Colorado intersection final design and operation subject to approval by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).  Identified potential future I-10 bridge fencing project, subject to future design and Caltrans approval processes (this project does not preclude future improvements).  No parking between Colorado Avenue and Olympic Boulevard (existing condition), with bikeway protected by a raised curb.  Crossroads School pick-up operations overflows onto 17th Street during a peak 15- 25 minute period in the mid-afternoon. Staff is working with Crossroads School to identify operational changes to reduce overflow and potential impacts to other vehicles during the peak. C. Michigan Avenue to Pico Boulevard The roadway is significantly narrower in this area (approximately 40 feet wide curb to curb), but has a much wider planted parkway and a consistent line of trees. Land uses are lower density single family and duplex residential with some multi-family properties with typically narrower and low use driveways. However, driveway frequency is greater due to typical 50 foot wide lots. Preferential parking is in place for residential curbsides, Sample of 17th and Colorado Expo Intersection 15 of 37 but not along the Woodlawn Cemetery perimeter. This area received the greatest focus of design of the roadway cross-section in order to preserve the most mature trees and residential parking access.  Pedestrian lighting on west side will be place in a location to help illuminate dark edges of Woodlawn Cemetery, and avoid obstructing sidewalk.  The bikeway (both northbound and southbound) will be elevated to sidewalk level, meandering slightly to avoid and preserve the trees.  Southbound bikeway is a shared use path south of Delaware Avenue.  Parking loss due to driveway visibility setbacks, tree preservation, and curb adjustment.  Introducing preferential parking regulations to west side of 17th Street adjacent to Woodlawn Cemetery to preserve residential parking access.  Preserving 79 trees out of 83 existing trees, with four trees being removed/replaced, and five new trees, per direction from the City’s Urban Forester. The project proposes 88 trees between Michigan and Pico Boulevard. 1. Michigan Avenue Central Corridor On Michigan Avenue, the project would extend the MANGo central corridor design from 14th Street to 19th Street. The street design would provide drivers a visual cue to not speed by narrowing the field of vision and making a wide street appear to be narrower Sample of shared use path cross-section 16 of 37 by adding curb extensions and traffic circles. The roadway design focuses on treatments to make the street more conducive for resident enjoyment including pedestrian and bicycle use. The project would:  Install curb extensions on 14th Street to create a gateway into the Michigan Avenue greenway providing drivers a visual cue to slow down by reducing the width of the intersection from 40 feet to 24 feet. This will also help reduce the crossing distance and provide better visibility between people walking and drivers.  Install a curb extension at 15th Street to enhance pedestrian safety, help daylight pedestrian crossings, add new directional curb ramps, and provide new room for potential future tree plantings to be investigated fu rther in design phase. (Figure 8).  Installation of traffic circles on 16th and 18th Street. The traffic circles were redesigned with a smaller diameter to incorporate a local community request to reduce disruption of the vehicle path of travel. The new t raffic circles are half the size of previously installed traffic circles at Euclid and streets to the west, but provide a visual continuity to the corridor (Figure 9). The smaller circles will support less landscaping, including possibly eliminating the central tree in the other Michigan circles. 17 of 37 18 of 37 19 of 37 20 of 37 21 of 37 22 of 37 23 of 37 Community Engagement for Project Design The design team began by analyzing previous planning efforts like the LUCE, MANGo, and the Pedestrian Action Plan that involved significant community input. Fro m that, the team defined an extensive outreach process that would bring out community ideas, insights and solutions. The project team worked with local community stakeholders and an inter-departmental technical advisory team in order to further develop, en hance, and capture the most important design aspects for the project, while balancing the multiple needs for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue. The goals for the outreach effort are:  Equity and inclusivity  Reach multiple stakeholders  Provide small and large-group opportunities to interact  Offer hands-on conversation and site-specific field walks  Be present at community events like the Pico Block Party at 18th Street Arts Center  Host fun neighborhood-based events (Ice-Cream Social/Block Party)  Provide experiences that engage families and local residents  Offer phases of engagement with follow-up conversation Bi-lingual Outreach A goal from the onset of the project was to provide equity and inclusivity as core tenets of the project. The project team made every e ffort to ensure that all print material and presentation boards were dual language providing information in both English and Spanish to help foster equal access to information for all members of the Santa Monica Community. Staff made sure to be available for Spanish speaking audiences to inform and provide valuable insight into the project. Phase I: Initial Stakeholder Outreach The initial round of outreach consisted of one-on-one, focus group interviews, and walking meetings with  Virginia Avenue Park Board  Pico Neighborhood Association Board members  Mid City Neighbors Association Board members 24 of 37  PAL staff that live along 17th Street  Santa Monica SPOKE  Urban Forest task force members  Santa Monica College Staff  St. Johns Health Center & UCLA Health Staff  Transportation Management Organization members These groups, many of which were frequent users of 17th Street, provided a refined understanding of local community priorities and preferences. At this early stage, staff also attended numerous community events in the area to raise awareness of the project and to seek input. Staff had many one-on-one conversations with local residents through this process including at the Pico Block Party at the 18th Street Arts Center, Fall Festival, and other major Citywide events like Coast. To ensure that residents were informed about the project, staff also went to each residence along the corridor with door hangers to solicit community input (Figure 10). Outreach provided English and Spanish information, and contact informat ion for anyone who wanted to follow up. Figure 10: Sample Outreach Material 25 of 37 Sample Dual language door hang.  Staff delivered door hangers along the 17th Street corridor to solicit community input. Staff delivering door hangers.  Staff were available to speak with residents in both English and Spanish. The door hanger featured staff contact for additional follow- up concerns. 26 of 37 Table set-up for 18th Street Art Center Pico Block Party  Staff attended and provided information about the project at existing events in and around Santa Monica. Phase 2: Ice Cream Social/Block Party Based on local feedback, the project team worked to create an event that would bring the local community members together, provide a family friendly atmosphere, provide a temporary installation of project elements, and provide a fun experience. In the summer of 2017, the project team organized the 17th Street Ice Cream Social/Block Party to give local residents a unique opportunity to engage in the planning process of the project. On Sunday July 30th, 2017 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm the Mobility staff opened up Delaware Street from 16th to 17th Street to the local community with a Block Party as part of the 17th Street Ice Cream Social. The event included:  Musical performance from Santa Monica Youth Orchestra, Solar DJ, and a local band  Breeze bike share information and sign-ups  Kid bike learning area and helmet decorating  “Pop-up” streetscape improvements demonstrating a protected bikeway and curb extensions  Artist engagement with the Santa Monica Paletas project  Information tents from neighborhood associations, airports to parks, Meals on Wheels, WISE, Climate Action Santa Monica  Free ice cream and coffee to all who participated 27 of 37 The family friendly event provided participants a unique opportunity to learn about the different technical components of the project such as pedestrian safety enhancements, project history and background, and were engaged in a user preference survey regarding bicycle infrastructure and parking. The event included local community groups, like the Pico Neighborhood Association, Mid-City Neighborhood Association, various groups from Virginia Avenue Park, and others. Overall, the event drew over 300 attendees of which 139 officially signed-in to provide comments. 28 of 37 Safe Streets for 17th Street Ice Cream Social Residents interacting with the different information booths and local neighborhood associations . Staff speaking with local residents about project history, bilingual staff available throughout t he event. 29 of 37 One of the key areas of input needed from the block party was regarding community priorities for trees or parking spaces along 17th Street. Staff was working to maximize the preservation of all roadway components, but even with that effort unfo rtunately not all parking spaces and trees could be preserved because of the narrow street south of Michigan Avenue. Community input was needed to inform the design solutions. Community preference from the Ice Cream Social emerged as: - A strong desire for more protection for bicycle users. - A desire to maintain the existing trees above other amenities. - A concern regarding the existing design of roundabouts on Michigan and perceived vehicle encroachment on the pedestrian crosswalks. Staff conducted additional technical work seeking to achieve community-identified priorities. Staff performed a parking inventory and analysis, traffic analysis, and more detailed roadway survey, and incorporated them into another round of project design. Staff also created additional visualization materials to communicate the design revisions. Phase 3: Stakeholder Feedback on Proposed Design Most recently, the project team met with local stakeholders, commission representatives, neighborhood associations, and local residents to p resent the refined design. In April, the Mobility Division held two open house meetings: a Tuesday evening, April 3rd from 6-8pm and a Saturday morning, April 7th from 10am-12pm, to share the design work, allow participants to engage with the concept plan, and get community feedback. The open house meetings featured informational posters, background videos, a 3-D printed model of a protected intersection, along with more technical posters regarding parking adjustments and analyses. The revised plans were shared with the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance at their inaugural meeting in Spring 2018, and staff has also been returning to community group meetings with an update on the plan development including presentations to Pico Neighborhood Association, Mid City Neighborhood Association, Urban Forest Task Force, Familias Latinas Unidas, Virginia Avenue Park Board. Public Open House Meeting Tuesday April 3rd and Saturday April 7th 30 of 37 Open House Meeting Saturday April 7th at Virginia Avenue Park. Staff provided the public information regarding the project including project background, project limits, project components, and a set of design plans. In general, the public was receptive of the different components of the project and were supportive of the safety improvements to both walking and biking. Open House Meeting Saturday April 7th at Virginia Avenue Park Staff illustrated the different aspects of the project by various means including poster information boards, 3-D printed models, and a power point slide show. Additionally, staff worked with small groups to explain in detail all the different trade-offs and the design components of the project including locations where the design of the project changes, and where parking adjustments would be taking place. Interdepartmental Technical Advisory Committee In addition to community stakeholders, a number of City departments influence technical project design because they are responsible for operations and maintenance within the reconstructed roadway. The technical advisory committee consisted of the following departments:  Police Department 31 of 37  Fire Department  Traffic Management  Public Works  Office of Sustainability  Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR)  Urban Forest and Public Landscaping  Big Blue Bus The committee looked at operational, maintenance, and emergency response conditions to ensure that the roadway designs would meet and/or exceed internal requirements for turning radius and intersection approaches, lane widths, visibility triangles, and design refinements for the protected intersection and roundabouts. (See Appendix B). Parking Adjustments As the City of Santa Monica embarks on the mobility strategic goals to increase mode choice and safety there will be trade-offs. Safer, greener and more people-focused streets will change the status quo. Currently the storage of private vehicles on the public street is accommodated on most streets throughout Santa Monica and vehicle throughput is the dominant criteria for roadway design and operations. The design process looked to minimize changes to the street as much as possible for cost savings and operational reasons. However, in order to make a safer street some changes to parking and lane design was necessary. As currently designed, the project would preserve the number of north/south travel lanes throughout the corridor but remove left turn pockets at streets like Arizona and Broadway. The project also preserves most of the on-street vehicle parking, but would reduce it by up to 94 spaces along the 17 th Street corridor. Staff conducted a parking study to investigate supply and occupancy rates along 16th, 17th, 18th streets and all cross streets. The overall supply within the parking study area includes 1,189 spaces. Adjusting the parking will mean less than a ten percent decrease along the parking shed. As part of the parking study one of the conclusions is 32 of 37 that on average, there are approximately 200 to 300 available spaces along the parking shed at any one time. Even during the busiest time the overall sup ply of parking spaces along the parking shed allow for an excess of two hundred to three hundred spaces available to accommodate the anticipated parking removal. As part of the Ice Cream Social outreach staff asked participants for their preferences and priorities for the project. At the Ice Cream Social participants and staff talked about potential solutions including removing parking, and or removing trees. The majority of participants responded that they would prefer to remove parking rather than to remove trees. Some solutions included rebalancing parking and creating additional parking in other locations, others suggested using the parkway space to maximize trees and for parking retention. Based on this information the design team worked with the Urban Forester to evaluate the corridor trees. Based on the design parameters the design team worked to maximize keeping all the mature trees and remove parking in cases where doing so was needed for the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along the corridor. Ice Cream Social Participant responses (102 total) suggest that they supported adding protections to the bikeway, removing parking, and keeping trees. 33 of 37 Staff is working on additional mitigation measures to ensure that parking adjustments do not negatively or unequally impact any one area along the project corridor. Staff is investigating the possibility of adding preferential parking in areas where it currently does not exist (such as along Woodlawn Cemetery) which would increase the local supply of spaces available to local residents. Staff will continue to actively work with local community stakeholders to minimize negative impacts to the community. Specific Remaining Issues for Final Design Street design efforts always involve a myriad of policy, regulatory, technical and physical issues to be resolved. This design is pursuing comprehensive solutions that meet community needs and resolve competing demands for physical space in creative and holistic ways. This results in a more human-centered design but makes the design process more complex; it is easier for a design to solve a single issue than to balance the multiple issues that make a street feel good for the people in them. However, there are some outstanding issues to be resolved in the Final Design stage. Some issues may fall outside the grant funding scope, project location or budget and therefore become part of a future phase or subsequent budgeted project. The project team will work to resolve these issues with the different state and local agencies to move the project forward towards construction. Most issues will be resolved through this project effort, and examples include:  The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of Expo Line intersection – Santa Monica will seek the required permits for this intersection during the Final Design phase. The current design anticipates CPUC concerns and operational priorities.  I-10 Caltrans Bridge improvements – the project proposes to continue the bikeway protection across the I-10 Bridge overcrossing. Changes to the bridge are subject to review and approval by Caltrans. Staff will work with Caltrans during Final Design, as well as investigate potential future bridge improvements as separate projects.  Additional ADA ramps or emergency vehicle access space for senior care facilities – Staff has reached out to all senior care facilities along 17 th Street and incorporated ADA and emergency access areas for those who have indicated interest. During 34 of 37 Final Design, staff will continue to incorporate any additional access needs identified.  Wilshire to California Avenue bike connection design and funding – California Avenue is another popular east/west bikeway and the project terminates one block south of California Avenue. This block currently has a northbound bike lane and a southbound sharrow. Incorporation of a protected bikeway in this block would require major design work similar to the area south of Michigan Avenue. Possible solutions include a shared bike/ped path using portions of the wide p arkway, and parking and/or tree removal. This segment would need focused design and outreach with residents and therefore staff recommends to pursue as a separate subsequent project.  Final landscape treatment of Woodlawn Cemetery – The project will install pedestrian-scale lighting adjacent to the cemetery, an area where residents have identified the desire for greater illumination. The project has not begun landscaping plans, and this area will need further investigation in Final Design as part of the shared path details.  Pico transition to 16th Street bikeway – During outreach, community members recommended a new bike connection between 16th and 17th Streets along Pico Boulevard. This could facilitate access to multiple schools, and the SMC athletic facilities. The new bike connection is not part of the project scope, and requires further study due to the complexity of the design. Staff recommends pursing the new bike connection as part of a separate funded project.  Staff will continue to work to communicate and work with community stakeholders as the project continues through the different phases of the project.  Staff will continue to work on opportunities to introduce more public art and community-oriented amenities into the project including art opp ortunities in the road and on the Caltrans bridge. Environmental Analysis 35 of 37 The project is scheduled to receive Federal funding and as such, this project is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As the NEPA lead agency, Caltrans has determined that this project would have no significant impacts on the environment as defined by NEPA, and that there are no unusual circumstances as described in 23 CFR 771.117(b). As such, Caltrans has determined that the project is categorically excluded from further NEPA review under 23 CFR 771.117 (c): Activity (C3) Sec. 771.117 Categorical exclusions. Categorical exclusions (CEs) are actions which meet the definition contained in 40 CFR 1508.4, and, based on past experience with similar actions, do not involve significant environmental impacts. They are actions which: do not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area, do not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; do not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; do not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; do not have significant impacts on travel patterns; and do not otherwise, either individually or cumulatively, have any significant enviro nmental impacts. Additionally, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 provides an exemption for a class of projects (Class 1) consisting of minor alterations to existing private and public facilities, including existing streets and highways. Section 15304 provides an exemption for a class of projects (Class 4) consisting of minor alterations in the condition of land. The project consists of adding pedestrian scale lighting, construction of a protected bikeway, and curb extension improvements along existing public rights of way. Therefore, the project qualifies as a Class 1 and Class 4 exemption. In addition, none of the exceptions specified in Section 15300.2 of CEQA Guidelines would apply that would preclude the use of these CEQA exemptions since the project site is not located in a sensitive environment, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, the project would not damage scenic resources, the project would not be located on a hazardous waste site, and the project would not cause a change to a historical resource. Therefore, this project is categorically exempt per Sections 15301 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines. 36 of 37 Next Steps The project is federally funded and will require additional work to further refine the concept plans into construction drawings, and will require additional work to obtain all State permit requirements. Key steps in this process are:  Issue RFP and award contract for Final Design/Construction Documents (Aug- December 2018).  Refine engineering plans, create final construction-ready plans; secure permits from the State (Jan-Sept 2019).  Issue RFP and award contract for Construction (Sept-Dec 2019).  Construction Start (Jan 2020).  Continued public engagement. City Council approval of the design would facilitate moving forward to the next stages. Community members and staff collaborated on the proposed design to optimize community priorities including safety, preservation of trees and parking, and movement of people in all modes whether walking, biking, or driving. A number of innovative solutions were found to site-specific conditions. Council may want to consider or comment specifically on:  Scale of traffic circles on Michigan Avenue which have been greatly reduced in size from earlier installed circles (e.g. 9th Street/Michigan). Size will likely preclude tree landscaping in the circle, but is responsive to community concern about navigating larger traffic circles and large vehicle turn ing movements.  Parking setbacks from driveways which have been designed to maximize visibility even on low volume residential driveways, resulting in parking loss; staff could explore reduced variable setbacks based on volumes to preserve additional parking spaces.  Protected intersection design details such as geometry at Arizona Avenue and Broadway given their new and innovative design. Financial Impacts and Budget Actions 37 of 37 There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of recommended action. Staff will return to Council when specific budget actions are required. Prepared By: Carlos Morales, Sr. Transportation Planner Approved Forwarded to Council Attachments: A. Illustrative Plan for Safe Streets for 17th St & Michigan Ave B. Technical Advisory Committee Design Refinements C. February 27, 2018 Council Mobility Strategic Goal Discussion (Web Link) D. July 6, 2010 Council Adopts LUCE (Web Link) E. November 22, 2011 Council Adopts Bike Action Plan (Web Link) F. February 11, 2014 Council Adopts MANGo Plan (Web Link) G. February 23, 2016 Council Adopts Pedestrian Action Plan (Web Link) H. Written Comments I. Powerpoint Presentation EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 1 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 2 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 3 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 4 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 5 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 6 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 7 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 8 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 9 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 10 •• • • • • UT I L I T I E S T O B E R E L O C A T E D TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E PR O T E C T E D B I K E W A Y SH A R E D - U S E P A T H • • • • • • • • • • • SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 1 EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S •• • • • • NE W C O N C R E T E TR E E S SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 2 EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S •• • • • • TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E GR O U N D C O V E R SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 3 EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S •• • • • • TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E MO U N T A B L E S K I R T AR E A GR O U N D C O V E R SH E E T N O . 17 T H S T R E E T & M I C H I G A N A V E N U E PE D E S T R I A N A N D B I C Y C L E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T Sa n t a M o n i c a , C a l i f o r n i a DE S I G N E D : RE V I E W E D : DR A W N : PR O J E C T N O . D A T E 20 1 7 - 0 3 7 OF 13 SC A L E F I L E RE V I S I O N S NO DA T E I T E M ww w . a l t a p l a n n i n g . c o m 03 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 8 p: 2 1 3 . 4 8 9 . 7 4 4 3 Lo s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 1 7 61 7 W . 7 t h S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 1 0 3 ED / C V JPBJ 1" = 2 0 ' 5L- 0 3 4 EX I S T I N G U T I L I T I E S T O R E M A I N DE S I G N E L E M E N T S •• • • • • TR E E S NE W C O N C R E T E MO U N T A B L E S K I R T AR E A GR O U N D C O V E R Attachment B The technical advisory committee (TAC) is composed of an interdepartmental group of subject matter experts that work to ensure designs meet and or exceed internal requirements for operational and on-going maintenance. The TAC is composed of the following City Departments: Police Department Fire Department Traffic Management Public Works Office of Sustainability Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR) Urban Forest and Public Landscaping Big Blue Bus The selection of design vehicle ultimately influences the physical characteristics, safety, and operations of a roadway. While the design must account for the challenges that larger vehicles, especially emergency vehicles, may face, these infrequent challenges must not dominate the safety or comfort of a site for the majority of daily users. The North American City Transportation Officials (NACTO) recommends that design processes identify a target “design vehicle” and “control vehicle”. The design vehicle is a frequent user of a given street and dictates the minimum required turning radius; a control vehi cle is an infrequent large user that may have to utilize additional movements and or encroachments onto different lanes to complete a turning maneuver. The design team worked closely with the TAC to identify potential issues and concerns of the project. Additionally, the TAC provided typical design vehicle parameters , vehicle types, and frequency of use for specialized services such as solid waste and bus transit routes. For 17th Street, the TAC recommended using a wide range of public vehicle types from smaller repair trucks to the Fire Department ladder trucks (and Hazardous Materials truck with the widest turn radius). The TAC also provided guidance regarding: Turning Radius and Approaches at intersections Overall clear distances  Visibility triangles  Vehicle lane widths The design team worked closely with Fire and other City departments to ensure the designs for the project met or exceeded internal requirements. This involved a lot of detailed work to ensure each department was comfortable with the design components for the entirety of the project. Design Refinements Unique to this project, the design team and the Fire Department conducted a ride along to experience the areas of concern and document existing turning limitations of a regular fire truck set in real world scenarios along the project corridor. (Figure 1) From this experience, the design team drew multiple diagrams showing how large vehicle types could navigate proposed project intersections, using professional design software (“Auto Turn”). Each individual intersection tested various vehicle sizes including standard fire trucks, hazardous material vehicles, garbage trucks, Big Blue Bus, and other vehicles. Figure 1: Design team ride along Michigan Avenue and Euclid. Protected Intersections The design team tested over 260 different turns, and reduced the size of curb exte nsions and other protections to ensure every intersection would allow all vehicle types to successfully complete a turn with minimal lane encroachment. Staff then modified the designs to meet and exceed Fire requirements, using the most restrictive vehicle , the Hazmat truck, movement as the control vehicle. This required that some turns include mountable areas to enable larger vehicles to complete the turn. Traffic Circles The design team worked on several revisions to the Michigan Avenue traffic circles to refine the design to allow Fire and RRR sufficient room to be able to complete turning maneuvers. In addition, the design team considered and responded to some local sentiment regarding the circles that currently exist along Michigan Avenue. Some residents have commented that they feel the circles encourage people driving to encroach on the pedestrian path in the parallel crosswalks. Staff reviewed the designs of the curre nt circles to ensure that no safety issue existed, and confirmed that the radius enables people driving the posted speed limit to easily navigate the circles without encroachment. However, staff understood the concern and looked for alternatives that met t he project goals. With these community concerns and design parameters in mind the design team worked on a design for new traffic circles that would manage vehicle speeds, enable driver movement and allow sufficient room for the largest Fire vehicles and RRR vehicles to complete a turn maneuver. Due to the size and the constrained width of the roadways along 16th and 18th Street the inner diameter of the circles was reduced to half the size of existing circles. This diameter will reduce the growth of any trees in the circle, but addresses the operational needs of vehicles in the corridor while still providing some speed management advantage. Driveway Clearances Multiple driveways intersect with 17th Street, most of which are low volume including small residential driveways. The design team considered the visibility at each driveway, and included “daylighting” space at each intersection to increase visibility and improve safety for people crossing those intersecting areas. Daylighting refers to the process of keeping visibility triangles at intersection points (where pedestrian or bicycle traffic would intersect with vehicle traffic) free and clear of parked vehicles. Creating “daylighting” at each driveway increases the setback of parked cars, and therefore increases the parking changes or loss along the corridor. The team reviewed all the areas along the corridor for potential conflict points and provided recommendations that maximize the safety and visibility between people driving, walking and biking along the project corridor. This approach removes more parking spaces than an approach that allowed smaller driveway setbacks but prioritizes safety through increased visibility. As part of the initial design process, the design team identified a number of driveways along the corridor that no longer regularly function as a driveway. For example there are driveway aprons or curb cuts that lead to a chained off area, or to a building or fence. The City has the ability to declare such driveways as abandoned and to eliminate the breaks in the curb. This reconstitutes parking spaces, and reduces the potential for conflict between users. The design team identified potential locations for driveway removal that will require additional investigation and follow-up with property owners in the next stage of design. Lane Width Lane widths are an important aspect in the design of a street and include the parking lane, bike lane, and travel lanes. The NACTO guide recommends that, “lanes greater than 11 feet should not be used a s they may cause unintended speeding and assume valuable right of way at the expense of other modes. Restrictive policies that favor the use of wider travel lanes have no place in constrained urban settings, where every foot counts. Research has shown that narrower lane widths can effectively manage speeds without decreasing safety, and that wider lanes do not correlate to safer streets.” On 17th Street the original lane widths are 12 feet wide and often times wider throughout the corridor. The design team approached this project with the perspective of implementing smaller lane widths that allow the street to continue to function while also creating a safe, and comfortable street for all users. The design team worked closely with the Fire department and other internal stakeholders to look at the different trade -offs between smaller lane widths that are 10 feet wide which help to create a calmer street as compared to having wider lanes to allow fire and turning access. For the majority of the project the lane widths were expanded near intersections to allow larger vehicles to have sufficient room to complete a turn maneuver and space was reallocated to ensure the project would have 11 foot travel lanes in the areas where the land use and higher levels of traff ic were anticipated (Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue). In residential sections where there is a lower mix of land uses and lower traffic levels the lane widths were reduced to 10 feet wide to maximize the space available for people to walk and/or bik e in the neighborhood area (Michigan Avenue to Pico Boulevard). 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Campbell <mikecuts@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 5:37 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Michael Campbell - Mike -- Mike Campbell 310.570.6057 cell Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ETAI DAYANI <etai26@att.net> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 5:42 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 20th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely, Etai Dayani Item 8-C 7/24/18 2 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nadia Haqq <nadiahaqq09@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 5:52 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Nadia Haqq Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 3 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tyler Kliegl <tylerwkliegl@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 5:52 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Tyler Kliegl Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 4 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Stevens <mstevens901@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 6:09 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I am a Santa Monica home owner. I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Matthew Stevens Item 8-C 7/24/18 5 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:collusifiction <walter1portillo@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 6:06 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and $ plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for isc8me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Walter Portillo Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 6 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bader Alzoabi <bader.a.z@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 6:37 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Eman Alzoubi Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 7 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kayla Dayani <kdayani@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 7:18 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely A Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 8 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Liz Weakley <OsageRage1@aol.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 7:39 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Elizabeth Weakley Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 9 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dana Goldman <dpgoldma@usc.edu> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 7:58 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Dana Goldman Item 8-C 7/24/18 10 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mindy Sartori <mindy.sartori@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 8:01 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Mindy Sartori Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 11 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Izy Volta <izy.volta@matthewkenneycuisine.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 8:08 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Isai Volta Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 12 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa <lisaannstilson@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 8:08 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I am a 20+ year resident of Santa Monica and ride an electric scooter to my job in west Los Angeles almost everyday. I wear a helmet and ride in the bike lanes but sometimes it’s downright scary. It would be beneficial to 'green’ more bike lanes throughout the city as well as invest in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks. I hope the city approves more alternative transportation friendly measures such as more visible and protected bike lanes. Sincerely Lisa Stilson Item 8-C 7/24/18 13 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kayla Langer <kaylalanger1188@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 8:32 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Kayla Langer Kayla Langer Item 8-C 7/24/18 14 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mauro Domingos <maurodomingos@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 8:57 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Mauro Domingos Best regards, Mauro Domingos. Direct: +1(323)710-7503 Item 8-C 7/24/18 15 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michelle Neumayr <michelleneumayr@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 9:16 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Michelle Neumayr Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 16 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Harris <arttrain.com@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 10:20 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Michael Harris Item 8-C 7/24/18 17 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Curt Charles <curtbramble@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 4:35 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Curt Bramble Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 18 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:D Money <dmoney2289@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, July 23, 2018 5:29 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Dario Pulcini Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 19 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gerardo Salgado <salgado.jr.me@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 5:56 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Gerardo Salgado Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 20 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jessica cooper <jaycoop9@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 8:35 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Coop Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 21 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Laura Krug <laurakrug.home@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 8:43 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Laura Krug Item 8-C 7/24/18 22 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Emad Hasan <emad@ehasan.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 8:47 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Muhammad Hasan Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 23 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 24 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 25 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 26 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 27 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 28 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 Item 8-C 7/24/18 29 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:alx.kunkel@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 9:42 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-Cr Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Alexandra Kunkel Sent from my rotary phone Item 8-C 7/24/18 30 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Elliott Gilson <egilson@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 9:49 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Elliott Gilson Item 8-C 7/24/18 31 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Fernando Soto <sotoferna13@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:50 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Cc:i@supporbirds.mac.com Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Fernando Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 32 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Harris <matthewjharris@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:51 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Matthew Harris Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 33 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kristina Waters <smiley8853@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:53 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Kristina Waters Item 8-C 7/24/18 34 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jay Tipton <jaytipto@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 11:06 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Jay T Item 8-C 7/24/18 35 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Karin Hall <karinmhall@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 11:20 AM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Cc:Tom Hall Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, We are 32 year residents of Santa Monica and are both avid and safe (bike lanes or street, helmet, stop at stop signs) users of electric scooters and shared bikes. My husband and I gave up our car a year ago as a test to see if we could get along without a car because of all the growing mobility options in Santa Monica. We work, play and shop in Santa Monica, and use the alternative sustainable mobility choices when walking is a bit to far, as a last mile option to/from the metro or bus, doing errands, and when we need to get somewhere quickly. These options have allowed my husband and me the flexibility and freedom to not have a car in Santa Monica. And we use these options instead of Lyft /Uber. Our “test” is going well! And there is one less car to clog our busy streets and to parking spots. We both enthusiastically support the City’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the City as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street and other areas that need it. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird, Lime and Breeze rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable with our choice to not have a car and we have yet to consider the need to buy another car. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As residents who have already ditched our car along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, we wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. With leadership and creativity always comes the need to work through issues like safety, education etc. We also support rigorous oversight, education and enforcement for the safety of the all raiders and pedestrians. We are grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Unfortunately, we cannot be at the Council meeting tonight because of other obligations, and want to make sure that our thoughts are included in your deliberations on this important issue. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely Karin & Tom Hall @TomHall Item 8-C 7/24/18 36 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 2 @OurSantaMonica 310-713-9024 Item 8-C 7/24/18 37 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kaare <kaarew@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:06 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, It’s time for the City of Santa Monica to lead the way in the fight against traffic and pollution. I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Kaare Wagner Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 38 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:22 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O'Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Anuj Gupta; David Martin Subject:FW: Bike lane upgrade item Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the 17th St. and Michigan Ave project.    Thank you,    Stephanie      ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Kent Strumpell [mailto:kentstrum@aol.com]   Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:38 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Francie Stefan <Francie.Stefan@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Bike lane upgrade item     Dear Council Members,  I urge you to support the 17th St. bikeway and bike lane upgrade item(s) on tonight's Council agenda.    But please look into these two related issues:    1.  Not all signalized intersections that cyclists need to cross will be upgraded to video, meaning we're at the mercy of  the city's maintenance of loop detector sensitivity.  We need to do a better job of optimizing loop sensitivity for cyclists  and worry less about "false" calls.  This is a liability issue for the city because cyclists will run red lights when they are  unresponsive.    2.  Pavement markings for bikeways (lane lines, bike symbols, sharrows, etc) have deteriorated rapidly throughout the  city, in large part because they appear to be applied with just thin paint, not thermoplastic.  These markings need to be  on a diligent maintenance program to assure their visibility to motorists, otherwise they become ineffective.    Thank you,    Kent Strumpell  1211 Michigan Ave.  Pico Neighborhood  Item 8-C 7/24/18 39 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:22 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Anuj Gupta; David Martin Subject:FW: tonight's measures Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the 17th St. and Michigan Ave project.    Thank you,    Stephanie        From: Bethany Myers [mailto:bethanyh@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 10:07 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: tonight's measures  Dear Santa Monica City Council, I urge you to approve both of today's measures regarding healthy transportation. From what I understand, you will be considering more green paint for bike lanes. Green paint greatly boosts cyclist visibility and increases motorists' understanding of cyclists' priority on the green section of the street. The more green lanes the better! Additionally, the measure for creating pedestrian and bike friendly passage over the 10 on 17th street is hugely important for those of us who get around the Pico neighborhood without a car. It's not a pleasant experience to walk over the 10 as a pedestrian, or cycle on 17th right now. A protected bike lane will majorly increase safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders. Thank you for your political will to continue making Santa Monica the best place to live in LA, and a leader and model for the future of sustainable transportation! Sincerely, Bethany (a SM resident who gets around using alternative transportation) PS - while you're painting the ground, please also consider improving the pedestrian scrambles around the promenade. Tourists often don't understand the scramble signage but painted lines/arrows on the ground are much clearer signaling to those who aren't familiar with the concept of a scramble. Item 8-C 7/24/18 40 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dinmukhamed Barmambekov <d.barmambekov@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:42 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Dinmukhamed Barmambekov Отправлено с iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 41 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Benjamin Steele <bcsteele1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:00 PM To:Clerk Mailbox; Council Mailbox Subject:Support 7/24 Council Meeting items 3.V. and 8.C. (biking infrastructure) I would like to register my support for the 7/24 council items 3.V. ("Award Construction Contract for Bike Network Linkages to Exposition Light Rail Project") and 8.C. ("Proceed with Final Design phase for the Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue Project"). I work, shop, and relax in Santa Monica, as a full-time bicycle commuter, and the dedicated safer-streets infrastructure as described in these two items is invaluable in making my trips less dangerous and substantially less stressful. It's entirely consistent with the city's environmental goals and will encourage mode shift to non single-occupancy vehicle modes, in the process reducing traffic, VMT, and air pollution. I encourage my coworkers, some of whom are Santa Monica residents, to try bicycle commuting, and dedicated infrastructure such as this makes it a much easier sell - the unprotected routes and poor connections to the bike path are chief reasons why they do not bike to work today. Sincerely, Benjamin Steele Item 8-C 7/24/18 42 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jeff Besken <jeffbesken@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:12 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Jeff besken Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 43 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Smeyres <jsmeyres@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:14 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Jason Smeyres Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 44 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Rivera <kevin11riv@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:34 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Kevin Rivera Sent from my iPhone Item 8-C 7/24/18 45 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Wang <Andrew.Wang@solarreserve.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:52 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Andrew Wang Item 8-C 7/24/18 46 of 46 Item 8-C 7/24/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Benjamin Steele <bcsteele1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 2:18 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fwd: Support 7/24 Council Meeting items 3.V. and 8.C. (biking infrastructure) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Benjamin Steele <bcsteele1@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 1:00 PM Subject: Support 7/24 Council Meeting items 3.V. and 8.C. (biking infrastructure) To: clerk@smgov.net, council@smgov.net I would like to register my support for the 7/24 council items 3.V. ("Award Construction Contract for Bike Network Linkages to Exposition Light Rail Project") and 8.C. ("Proceed with Final Design phase for the Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue Project"). I work, shop, and relax in Santa Monica, as a full-time bicycle commuter, and the dedicated safer-streets infrastructure as described in these two items is invaluable in making my trips less dangerous and substantially less stressful. It's entirely consistent with the city's environmental goals and will encourage mode shift to non single-occupancy vehicle modes, in the process reducing traffic, VMT, and air pollution. I encourage my coworkers, some of whom are Santa Monica residents, to try bicycle commuting, and dedicated infrastructure such as this makes it a much easier sell - the unprotected routes and poor connections to the bike path are chief reasons why they do not bike to work today. Sincerely, Benjamin Steele 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 2:43 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Support Agenda Items: V & 8C Attachments:2018 July 24 Council Agenda Item 8C SM Spoke CASM SaMoSSA.pdf; SaMo Safe Streets banner.jpg     From: Cynthia Rose [mailto:Cynthia.Rose@SMSpoke.org]   Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 2:29 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Rick Cole <Rick.Cole@SMGOV.NET>; David Martin  <David.Martin@SMGOV.NET>; Francie Stefan <Francie.Stefan@SMGOV.NET>; Carlos Morales  <Carlos.Morales@SMGOV.NET>; ClimateActionSantaMonica@gmail.com  Cc: Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Kevin McKeown Fwd <kevin@mckeown.net>; Tony Vazquez  <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>; Pam OConnor  <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Gleam Davis <gleam.davis@gmail.com>;  Jason Parry <parryj@gte.net>; Amy Nancy Anderson <andersonsmpc@yahoo.com>; Mario@fbharchitects.com; Gerda  Newbold <gnewbold@gmail.com>; Nina Fresco <freddycan@freddycan.net>; Jennifer Kennedy  <Jennifer.Kennedy@SMGOV.NET>; Richard McKinnon <richard@richardmckinnon.com>; leslielambert92@gmail.com;  Kyle Kozar <Kyle.Kozar@SMGOV.NET>; Jason Kligier <Jason.Kligier@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Support Agenda Items: V & 8C  Dear Mayor Ted Winterer, Santa Monica City Council, management and staff: Thank you for your leadership as we move toward a more sustainable, healthier and active multimodal Santa Monica. Attached is our letter expressing our enthusiastic support of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue Project and the allocation of funds to “green bike lanes” — making them more visible, safe and inviting. In particular we would like to thank the Mobility Division and Carlos Morales for their planning of this visionary project and the dedication to robust and inclusive outreach as we move toward final planning and implementation. We do believe moving the implementation to the fastest timeline feasible would be a community benefit and get us closer too achieving our cities safety and mobility goals. Thank you Cynthia Rose & Cris Gutierrez 2 -- Cynthia Rose Director Santa Monica Spoke SMSpoke.org 1 Vernice Hankins From:schreier.robin@yahoo.com Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 3:08 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Raymond 1 Vernice Hankins From:rdehan2000@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 3:59 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Rod Dehan Sent from my iPhone 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mr. Williams <ewilliams504@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 4:03 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Evan Williams ps - fuck you guys for giving me a ticket 1 Vernice Hankins From:Joan Walston <walstonjoan@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 4:31 PM To:Clerk Mailbox; Council Mailbox; editor@smdp.com Subject:Proposed upgrades for bikes This is very nice, but says far too little about how the City is failing to address the real problem: electric scooters. Scooters are becoming a far more prevalent form of public transportation than bikes. They impact everything: driving, walking, you name it. SMPD is doing its best to enforce the relevant laws, but until the City gets on board and stops making it so tasty for scooter companies to hawk their wares here, no amount of enforcement, no new bike racks, no bike lane upgrades will count for anything. Santa Monica cannot cycle, enforce or paint its way out of this. Joan Walston 1666 Ashland Avenue Santa Monica CA 90405 walstonjoan@gmail.com 323-841-3894 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jamie Katz <jamiekatz0@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 5:14 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city?s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Jamie Katz Sent from my iPhone 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tindall, Zachary <Zachary.Tindall@edelman.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 24, 2018 5:26 PM To:Gleam Davis; Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:I support safer streets in Santa Monica! Please support items 3-V and 8-C Dear Mayor Winterer and Councilmembers, I enthusiastically support the the city’s plans to increase visibility by 'greening' bike lanes throughout the city as well as investing in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and better lighting for the sidewalks along 17th Street. Projects like these support people who choose more sustainable alternatives to driving. Safer streets will make it even more inviting for me and others to get around without our cars, whether by bike, bus, Bird, train, or other sustainable modes. As a Bird rider, safer streets will make me feel more comfortable leaving my car at home. Santa Monica continues to lead the region in offering people diverse sustainable options for getting around. As someone who wants to leave the car behind along with all the hassles and expenses that come with it, I wholeheartedly welcome streets designed to be safer for those who choose to get out from behind the wheel and more visible bike lanes throughout the city. I am grateful for the vision and hard work of city staff as they plan for a better, safer city for all of us. Thank you again for your time and thoughtful consideration! Sincerely Zachary Tindall Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Av enue Pe destrian and Bicycle Improvement Project City Council July 24, 2018 Goal/Target: Increase use of walk, bike, and transit. Goal/Target: Reduce Severe and Fatal Crashes to zero by 2026. How: Increase mobility options by creating complete streets. How: Develop infrastructure to prevent and address severe and fatal crashes. Project Area Vo lume of people walking has increased by 1,643% Vo lume of people bicycling has increased by 82% Pe destrian Lighting Pedestrian Improvements Proposed Pedestrian Scale Lighting •Height approximately 13-16 feet tall •Light element focuses light on sidewalk Michigan A venue and 11th Court Sample Pedestrian Scale Lighting Safe Streets for 17th Street & Michigan Avenue Crossing Improvements Curb Extension Bicycle Improvements LADOT:Va n Nuys Boulevard Chicago DOT,Sacramento Drive, Douglas Park Conflict Points Tr aditional Bicycle Mixing Zone Conflict Points Tr aditional Bicycle Mixing Zone Michigan Avenue Improvements Michigan Avenue Improvements Michigan Michigan Other Design Considerations 1)Design Vehicle and Design Implications 2)Prioritize Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 3)Maintain Mature Trees 4)Maintain/Preserve Parking Design Vehicle Control Vehicle “Design for the most vulnerable street user rather than the largest possible vehicle.” -NACTO Initial outreachPhase 1 •Historic Research •One-on-One Interviews/Focus groups •Door hangs •Presence at community events Block PartyPhase 2 •Event focused on community, family, and fun •Engage and educate community •Solicit feedback Open HousePhase 3 •Open House events: April 3 and April 7th •Attending existing commission meetings and public outreach •Public Presentations •One on one presentations information sessions Safe Streets for 17th Street 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45% Protected Bikeway Remove Parking Keep/Add Trees Keep Parking Remove Trees Other What would you like to see prioritized along 17th Street? Next Steps •Solicit Final Design/Construction Documents proposals (Aug -December 2018) •Refine engineering plans, create final construction-ready plans; secure permits from the State (Jan-Sept 2019) •Issue bid documents and aw ard contract for Construction (Sept-Dec 2019) •Construction Start (Jan 2020) •Continued public engagement throughout Tonight -Questions and Public Input -Staff seeks City Council direction to proceed with the Final Design phase for project. All Collisions Severe Collisions Fatal Collisions