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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASRBAC20221128 - 05.1 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 5.1 TO: Bicycle Advisory Commission November 28, 2022 SUBJECT: Review and Consider Approval of 2023 Bicycle Advisory Commission Workplan, Activities and Potential Subcommittees BACKGROUND On July 6, 2021, the Town Council adopted the Town of Danville Bicycle Master Plan, CIP C-609. The Bicycle Master Plan (“BMP”) provides a roadmap for the prioritization and construction of future bicycle improvements and sets policy on how to further encourage and promote bicycling as a safe and viable form of transportation. As part of an evaluation and accountability component to the BMP, the formation of a Bicycle Advisory Committee was prominently recommended in Chapter 5, “Programs and Policy Recommendations” of the BMP. It is envisioned that this body would represent the interests of bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation issues and to advise on the development of project and programmatic initiatives recommended in the BMP Subsequently, at its regular meeting of March 1, 2022, the Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-22, establishing a Bicycle Advisory Commission (“BAC”) and further, on June 21, 2022, appointed the inaugural Town of Danville Bicycle Commission composed of six members. DISCUSSION At its inaugural meeting of September 26, 2022, the Bicycle Advisory Commission reviewed a Draft Work Plan for 2022-23 predicated on the Powers and Duties of the duties Commission and organized to focus on near and long-term priorities related to carrying forward bicycle-related programs and projects contained in the Townwide Bicycle Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program. Based on comments received by the Commission, a work plan has been refined to include recommended priorities and Commission subcommittees, ranked and prioritized by Year (Attachment A). Going forward, the Work Plan is intended to serve as a working document to organize the Commission’s priorities and are subject to change based on consideration of recommendations from staff and/or as directed by the Commission. RECOMMENDATION Review and Consider Approval of the 2023 Bicycle Advisory Commission Workplan, Activities, and Potential Subcommittees. Prepared by: Andrew Dillard Transportation Manager Attachment – Proposed 2023 Bicycle Advisory Commission Work Plan 1 Town of Danville Bicycle Advisory Commission Work Plan 2022-2023 Powers and Duties of the Bicycle Advisory Commission Advise the Town Council and Town Staff on matters related to: 1. Implementation of the Townwide Bicycle Master Plan; 2. Conditions, operations, and safety of existing bicycle facilities and other non-motorized forms of transportation 3. Review of proposed bicycle-related policies, programs, projects, plans, funding applications and legislation 4. Coordination with the public including bicycle-related organizations, the business community, and other local agencies to promote cycling projects and programs; 5. Development and dissemination of bicycle awareness and education materials to the community. Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) 1. Provide Guidance on Implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan (“BMP”) A. Improve Bicycle Connectivity • Develop a Wayfinding Signage Program • Participate, review & comment on strategy plans of a Wayfinding Signage Program BMP 2 • Improve Connectivity along the Iron Horse Trail • Advocate for separate bike path on IHT CCC Active Transportation Corridor Study 1 • Review & comment on project plans for upcoming projects CIP C-607 (IHT Crossings) 1 • Improve bicycle facility CIP C-621 (Bicycle Facility Improvements) 1 2 Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) connectivity through road/ intersection improvements. • Review & comment on project plans for upcoming projects CIP C-634 (Traffic Signal Modernization) 1 B. Improve Bicycle Safety: Reduce frequency and severity of bicycle collisions through the implementation of systematic safety improvements • Provide Bicycle Activity Report with status updates on projects and statistics including review of quarterly bicycle-involved collision statistics, bicycle volumes, destination trends, etc. • Map bicycle related collision data; crossroads, traffic collision reports and SWITRS • Review bimonthly Bicycle Activity Reports and identify opportunities to improve bike facilities • Analyze bike related collision data and identify opportunities to improve bike facilities. • Liaison with Danville Police and local schools 1 • Development of safety campaign outreach materials and initiatives • Review & comment, distribute and promote bicycle safety materials and programs 1 3 Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) • Prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan (“LRSP”) • Review and Approve a Local Roadway Safety Plan (“LRSP”) LRSP/CIP 1 • Conduct field assessments of Class I, II, III facilities and paths; focusing on the route’s students use riding to and from school • Meet with school officials to identify biggest risk factors and propose safety improvements • Provide feedback and analyze report on field conditions • Meet with school officials to identify biggest risk factors and propose safety improvements BMP 1 4 Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) 2. Assess/Report on Conditions, Operations and Safety Improve or identify near term measures to improve bicycle facilities • Staff updates on available grant funding opportunities, prepare/develop grant applications • Review and Approve grant applications (County, State and Federal) BMP 1 3. Review of proposed bicycle-related policies, programs, projects, plans, funding applications and legislation Provide transparency and public awareness of projects and funding • Staff updates on new bicycle legislation, policy and laws • Review state/federal bicycle legislation BMP 3 • Development of Mobility on Demand (MOD) Project • Review & comment on MOD Project BMP 3 • Present CIP project draft designs involving bicycle infrastructure and as identified in BMP • Review & comment on CIP project plans involving Bicycle Infrastructure (project list below) CIP C-055, Diablo Road Trail 1 CIP B-120, Townwide Trails 2 CIP-C-305, Traffic Management Program 2 CIP C-566, Townwide Bicycle Parking 3 5 Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) CIP C-600, San Ramon Valley Blvd. Impvts. 1 CIP C-601, Camino Ramon Improvements 1 CIP C-607, Iron Horse Trail Crossing Impvts. 1 CIP, C-621, Townwide Bicycle Facilities Improvements 3 CIP, C-634, Townwide Traffic Signal Modernization 2 4. Public Coordination - promote cycling projects and programs Increase public awareness and education of Town bicycle facilities and programs • Identify strategies for public engagement and educational opportunities to support bicycle safety via Town events, local/regional public meetings • Actively engage in public outreach through participation at Town events, local/regional public meetings and pop-up events as appropriate BMP 3 6 Function Goals & Objectives Staff Tasks Proposed BAC or Subcommittee Actions/Assignments Related Project/Program Priority (Year) • Development and dissemination of bicycle awareness and education materials to the community. • Work and engage with NGO bicycle advocacy groups to support Town bicycle initiatives BMP 3 5. Liaison to the Town Council Advise/Update Town Council on BAC Activities • Prepare data, reports on BAC annual or semiannual activities • Schedule report to Town Council Duty of the Chair (or appointed Commissioner) to report out annually or semi-annually BMP 1 7 Town of Danville Bicycle Advisory Commission – Proposed Subcommittees Year 1 (2023) Subcommittee 1: Goal and Purpose: Monitor and Collaborate on improving Iron Horse Trail Crossings/Facilites o CIP C-607, Iron Horse Trail (“IHT”) Crossing Improvements • Review and Comment on plans for raised crosswalks at Greenbrook, El Capitan, and Paraiso and signalized crossing improvements at Sycamore Valley Road/Camino Ramon • Monitor progress of project o CIP C-305, Traffic Management Program • 2022/23: Review and Comment on plans for RRFBs at IHT crossings at Love Lane, Linda Mesa, Del Amigo; Stone Valley/MVHS as defined and prioritized in the Capital Improvement Program • 2023/24: Review plans for future RRFB projects as defined and prioritized in the Capital Improvement Program o IHT - Other Improvements and Monitoring • Gather and analyze bicycle and pedestrian count data • Radar speed survey; bicycles and E-bikes • Assess near-miss bike vs. pedestrian incidents, bike vs. pedestrian collisions and bike vs vehicle collisions • Survey count of students riding bicycles and/or walking to/from Greenbrook Elementary School, Charlotte Wood Middle School and John Baldwin Elementary School. • Survey count of public usage on weekends to/from the Downtown Area o IHT Safety • In conjunction with Town and East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) staff, plan and implement a pop-up bike event on IHT crossings focused on raising awareness of safety such as re-enforcing stop controls for trail users and/or slowing cyclists • Contact and meet with stakeholders such as EBRPD and County staff to discuss matters related to the IHT within Danville such as pros & cons for a future potential separated bike path along the IHT corridor within Danville, procedures to report safety hazards, repair/lowering of manhole covers and maintenance of pavement. 8 Subcommittee 2: Education and Outreach materials for cyclists and motorists o Collaborate with staff on preparation of an annual outreach plan for educating cyclists and motorists in Danville o Identify types of outreach materials and media - signs, videos, posters, leaflets, etc. o Assist with strategy for outreach materials distribution and identification of user groups o Monitor and Assess effectiveness of outreach strategies o Work with Town staff (Transportation, Public Information Officer) to plan and implement o Work with Town staff to create and roll-out a series of video public service announcements Subcommittee 3: Bicycling to School – Routes and Facilities Safety Assessments o Gather and analyze information • Review staff findings after meeting with school officials • Assist to identify improvements for bike facilities near and/or at schools (bike lanes and route conditions, bike lockers, fix-it stations, etc.) o Tour local schools (early focus on middle and high schools) to observe traffic patterns during peak arrival/departure periods o Work with school officials and Town staff to identify short and long-term improvements Years 2/3 Subcommittee 4: Bicycle Wayfinding and Connectivity o Work with Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission and Town staff to improve connectivity and wayfinding through Danville. o CIP B-618, Town-wide Wayfinding and Directional Signage. Monitor current plans and progress. o Strategize on schedule and implementation of Bicycle Wayfinding Program, as defined in the Townwide BMP o Devise a prioritized list of destinations representing all cyclist user types and destinations o Assess Townwide bike route utilization through Town - identify and promote safest routes for cyclists use to get to popular destinations o Identify needed improvements to existing bike routes o Refine and distribute bicycle route maps via social media, flyers, Town website and/or key locations in Danville 9 Other High-Priority Projects, Reports and Stakeholder Group Engagement: 1. CIP C-055, Diablo Road Trail. This is currently funded, ongoing, and is scheduled to begin construction in summer 2023. Immediate needs are to survey the trail route, monitor and provide input on final design plans. As part of project, improve wayfinding/directional signage at the intersections with Green Valley Road and Fairway Drive/Avenida Nueva to encourage cyclists to use the Diablo Road Trail and wayfinding to/from Mount Diablo State Park. 2. Engage with the Contra Costa Iron Horse Trail Advisory Committee to explore/advocate for the implementation of a dual trail segment from Sycamore Valley Road to Greenbrook Drive (“Segment #13”) per the Contra Costa County Active Transportation Corridor Study, June 2020. 3. Engage with East Bay Regional Park (EBRPD) to advocate for safety and maintenance (mark cracks, fill cracks, lower manhole covers and remove the bollards) along the Iron Horse Trail within the Town of Danville from Hartford Road to Fostoria Way. 4. Prepare Collision Reports for Bicycle and Pedestrian-involved for collisions within the Town of Danville from 2010 to December 31, 2022 contained in the California Highway Patrol, - Statewide Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS), Contra Costa County – Traffic Collision Reports (TCR) and Town of Danville Crossroads data.Work with Danville Police to request collision data from East Bay Regional Park District Police. 5. Monitor and report out on data collection focusing on pedestrian and bicycle trips, to include students who ride to/from elementary and middle schools, using Class I, II, & III bikeways, shared-use paths including the Iron Horse Trail, and to/from events such as the Danville Farmers Market.