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Home My WebLink About2.0_Circulation Element Update Status ReportOctober 20, 2020 1 CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE 101 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 1 Presentation Outline 1.Welcome and Introductions 2.Existing Circulation Element Outline 3.Definitions -Terminology 4.Existing Circulation Element Themes 5.Coordination with other Agencies 6.Update Process - Outreach 7.Question & Answer November 19, 2020 2 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 2 Presentation Goals PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT: •Why the city is updating the Circulation Element •Introduction to the Circulation Element and key themes PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT November 19, 2020 3 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 3 Existing Circulation Element 4November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 4 •Goal: A safe and convenient transportation system •Governs the long-term mobility system of the City. •Closely correlated with the Land Use Element •To provide best possible balance between land development, roadway size, traffic service levels and community character. •Community Setting •Addresses circulation based on city geography with bay & harbor. Regional traffic and summer traffic are discussed. Existing Circulation Element November 19, 2020 5 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 5 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) Regional agency that oversees regional transportation system and Master Plan of Arterial Highways. LEVEL-OF-SERVICE (LOS) Measure of traffic congestion. Represents operating conditions at intersection. LOS = A is free flow. LOS = E is above capacity, breakdown flow. Definitions –Key Terminology October 20, 2020 6 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 6 November 19, 2020 7 VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) New metric for measuring traffic impacts with land development. COMPLETE STREET Allows for safe travel by those walking, cycling, driving automobiles, riding public transportation, or delivering goods. Definitions –Key Terminology Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 7 Key Themes from Existing Circulation Element 8November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 8 November 19, 2020 9 Key Themes from Existing Circulation Element MOBILITY –Diverse transportation system reflecting city character and supporting land use plan. ROADWAY SYSTEM –Safe roadways providing efficient movement of goods. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION –Provide consistency with regional roadway planning. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION –Provide/accommodate transit = Buses, Shuttles as alternative travel mode. Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 9 November 19, 2020 10 Key Themes from Existing Circulation Element ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES –Bicycles, equestrian, pedestrian, water transportation TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT –Traffic signal coordination PARKING –Provide adequate parking, shared parking TRANSPORTATION FUNDING –Gas tax, Fair Share Fees, Measure M/ OC Go Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 10 11 Master Plan of Streets and Highways Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 11 12 Coast Highway –Primary Road November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 12 13 Jamboree –Major Road November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 13 14 MacArthur –Eight Lane Road November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 14 November 19, 2020 15 Incorporate Bicycle Master Plan into the Circulation Element. 2014 Bicycle Master Plan Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 15 16 Bikeways Master Plan Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 16 November 19, 2020 17 Coordination with other Agencies ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) Regarding consistency with the County Master Plan of Arterial Highways, Measure M funding for roadway improvements, and transit improvements. CALTRANS State Agency responsible for freeways, regional facilities. State owns, operates and maintains Coast Highway south of Newport Coast Drive, and between Jamboree -Santa Ana River. ADJACENT JURISDICTIONS As an example, coordinate signal operations with Irvine and Costa Mesa. Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 17 Engaging Stakeholders and the Community 18November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 18 November 19, 2020 19 Continuing Community Dialogue •INTRODUCTORY PUBLIC WORKSHOP –November 23, 2020 •SERIES OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS – •Existing Circulation Element Themes: Mobility, Roadway System, Alternative Transportation Modes, Public Transportation, Transportation Systems Management, Regional Transportation, others? •Workshop Discussions •Discuss existing circulation element themes in more detail and hear feedback from the community. – (December 15, 16) •Discuss vision and hear feedback for Newport Beach Circulation Element– complete streets, accessibility, climate change, autonomous vehicles, etc. (January 13) •PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING –January 21, 2021 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 19 October 20, 2020 20 Focused General Plan Engagement Opportunities November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 20 Discussion 21November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 21 www.NewportTogether.com November 19, 2020 22 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 22 Contact TONY BRINE, City Traffic Engineer P: 949-644-3329 tbrine@newportbeachca.gov Benjamin Zdeba, Senior Planner P: 949-644-3253 bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov www.NewportTogether.com November 19, 2020 23 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 23 24November 19, 2020 Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2 - Draft Presentation Circulation Element Update Status Report 24 Nov. 18, 2020 RE: Agenda Item 2 Circulation Element Update Dear Planning Commissioners, I’m so excited about the circulation element update. After I heard the presentation to the General Plan Update committee last year, I started paying attention to this subject. I find it fascinating. Traffic/circulation is interconnected with just about everything else. This picture from Driving Down Emissions covers some of the related issues, but not all, such as air quality. I was asked by the American Lung Association to add a comment: “In addition to the air quality and climate change benefits of reducing vehicle emissions, there are a wide range of public health benefits associated with investing in the infrastructure to allow for healthier, active transportation choices like walking and biking. See the last paragraph on p. 31/top of p.32 of California Air Resources Board’s Mobile Resource Strategy for a broader description of health benefits.” In addition, I hope you would consider the possibility of a car-free outdoor dining/entertainment area, similar to the Promenade on Forest in Laguna Beach. For over a decade, it was a heated debate there. Thanks to COVID, the stores on Forest were willing to give up the parking spots for a while. The Promenade has been so popular, the City considers keeping it permanently. Some other cities have a similar experience. I hope Newport Beach could also find such a spot to help the local businesses. I look forward to hearing the presentation and discussions tomorrow. Thanks! Hoiyin Ip Planning Commission - November 19, 2020 Item No. 2a Additional Materials Received Circulation Element Update Status Report