HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS3 - Bicycle Improvement Projects - Staff HandoutBICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SUMMARY
August 12, 2014 Received After Agenda Printed
Auqust 12, 2014
PLANNED PROJECTS Item #SS3
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Coast Hwy (Route 1) County -wide Corridor Improvement Master Plan
Initiated by the City of Newport Beach, the Coast Hwy County -wide Corridor Improvement Master Plan
includes all Orange County agencies that have sections of Coast Hwy (Route 1), including Caltrans and OCTA.
The goal of the project is to review Coast Hwy facility within Orange County to improve multi -modal (vehicle,
2015
Funded by OCTA and
bicycle and pedestrian) flow of local and regional traffic, while reducing impacts to local agencies by identifying
Project Started
Caltrans
the needs of the corridor, facility improvements, and funding sources to complete improvement projects.
Newport Blvd Modification - Via Lido to 30`° St
Project will widen Newport Boulevard by adding one additional northbound through lane from 30` Street to 32"
Street and one additional southbound through lane from Via Lido to 32 "d Street. The project will also create on-
street bicycle lanes from Via Lido to 32 "d Street, connecting with the recently installed bike lanes on 32 °d Street;
2015
$2M
construct new landscape medians and street lighting and modify existing traffic signals.
Design Phase
(Construction)
West Coast Hwy at Old Newport Blvd (Arches Interchange) Modification
This project will widen the westbound side of West Coast Highway at Old Newport Boulevard to accommodate
a third through lane, a right turn pocket and a bicycle lane. Old Newport Boulevard might be realigned to
2016
$1.9M
maximize the right turn pocket storage length and improve roadway geometries. Lane striping and the addition
Design Phase
(Construction)
of an on- street eastbound bicycle lane through the interchange will also be evaluated as part of the project.
On- Street Bike Lanes on Jamboree Rd, San Joaquin Hills Rd and Spyglass Hill Rd
This project will install striped on- street bike lanes along Jamboree Road, San Joaquin Hills Road and Spyglass
Hill Road. Staff has applied for, and received approval for grant funding through the Bicycle Corridor
2015
Improvement Grant Program (BCI) for this project. This project is currently submitted to Caltrans for State and
State /Federal
$240,000
Federal project approval as required by the grant.
Design Review
(Construction)
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On- Street Bike Lanes on Eastbluff Drive /Ford Road
This project will widen the south side of Eastbluff Drive at Jamboree Road and modify the roadway striping to
install an on- street bike lane on Eastbluff Drive and Ford Road from Vista Del Oro to MacArthur Boulevard.
This project is incorporated into the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Grant Program (BCI). Staff has applied for,
2014
$308,000
and received approval for grant funding through the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Grant Program (BCI) for this
Construction
(Construction)
project. The project has obtained State and Federal project approval as required by the grant.
Newport Heights/Peninsula Bicycle Improvements
This project is in the conceptual phase, considering installation of bicycle route related warning and regulatory
signage, as well as roadway striping and markings along bike routes from Newport Heights to the Balboa
Peninsula, including Cliff Drive, Riverside Avenue, Coast Highway, Newport Boulevard. The bike lanes on
On Going
$10,000
32 °a Street and recently installed bike lane on Riverside Drive adjacent to Cliff Drive park were previously part
(Construction)
of this project.
Newport Coast Bicycle Warning Signs
This project will install standard bicycle warning signs on Ridge Park Road and Vista Ridge Road to inform
$1,200
motorists of possible bicycle activity.
On Going
(Construction)
Peninsula Point Bike Improvements
This project considers the installation of bicycle markings and signage to Balboa Boulevard between Main Street
$5,000
and G Street.
On Going
(Construction)
Comprehensive City -wide Bicycle Master Plan
This project will develop a comprehensive, city -wide bicycle master plan with the goal of promoting safe and
responsible cycling within the City through development of a comprehensive plan for outreach and education,
identification of infrastructure needs and proposed improvement projects, creation of a city -wide bicycle
network to accommodate all levels of cycling, connection to the regional trail systems, and identification of
Fall 2014
$135,000
future funding sources. Use of a consulting firm that specializes in the development of transportation master
On Going
(Construction)
plans is recommended with Staff oversight. This item may require additional resource allocation from the
Community Development Department. A draft of the Bicycle Master Plan has been circulated for Public
Review.
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City -Wide Bicycle Route Map
A draft GIS -based bicycle route map using City resources has been prepared. The map is currently posted on the
City website and staff is soliciting comments /questions. This item may require additional resource allocation
from the GIS Division. Consulting services may be necessary to publish hard copies of the map. This project
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has been incorporated into the Bicycle Master Plan Project.
Newport Coast Drive Improvements
This project is in the conceptual phase, considering additional signage, striping and roadway improvements, and
maintenance pull -outs to enhance vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle interaction on Newport Coast Drive from Coast
Hwy to San Joaquin Hills Road. This item may require additional resource allocation from the Municipal
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Operations Department.
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Avocado Ave Facility Improvements
This project installed bike lanes on Avocado Avenue from Coast Highway to San Miguel Drive and Sharrows from San
Miguel Drive to San Nicholas Drive. The work as completed as part of the FY 13/14 pavement rehabilitation project.
Spring 2014
Ba side Dr Bike Facility Improvements
This project reinstalled Sharrows on Bayside Drive and extend the Sharrow zone from El Paseo Drive to Marguerite
Avenue. The work as completed as part of the FY 13/14 pavement rehabilitation project.
Spring 2014
OCTA Update to the Supervisorial Districts 1 and 2 Regional Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan
This OCTA led project will review and update the Regional Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plans in Supervisorial Districts 1
and 2, including the City of Newport Beach. This is a collaborative effort including all agencies and related stakeholders
within Districts 1 and 2. Public Works and Community Development Staff will actively participate in this effort with the
Spring 2014
goal of promoting safe and responsible bicycling for all users, improving bicycle facilities, education and outreach, and
increasing cycling awareness within Newport Beach.
Corona del Mar Bicycle Rack Installation
This Corona del Mar Business Improvement District led project installed 50 custom bicycle racks along Coast Highway
from Avocado Avenue to Hazel Drive. City Staff aided the CdM BID by determining appropriate locations for the racks
Spring 2014
and providing installation services.
15`h Street Public Pier Bicycle Rack Installation
This project installed three custom bicycle racks as part of the improvements to the 15`h Street public pier.
Winter 2014
Newport Coast Dr Sign and Striping Improvements
This project modified the existing bike lane striping and install related warning and regulatory signs on Newport Coast
Drive at the Southbound SR -73 on and off ramps to improve the vehicle /cyclist merge and crossing at this location. The
project was completed through a Caltrans Encroachment Permit. Additionally, bike lane striping and signage was installed
to the Newport Coast Drive right turn pockets from San Joaquin Hills Road to Ridge Park Drive. This project also installed
Summer 2013
school zone signage and markings around Newport Coast Elementary School, including adding high - visibility striping at the
Newport Coast Drive /Ridge Park Road crosswalks.
32 °d St Bike Lane Project
This project installed bike lanes on 32° d Street between Newport Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard through reallocation of
right -of -way to incorporate bicycle lanes. This project also extended the Seashore bike path from 34`h Street to Balboa
Summer 2013
Boulevard.
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Citizens Bicycle Safety Committee — Public Works Staff Support (to date)
This action is Public Works time allocated to the Citizen's Bicycle Safety Committee to date, including staff time to prepare
meeting items, agendas, handouts, meeting minutes, meeting logistics, preparation for response to committee requests,
preparation of reports and presentations, and coordination of other City Staff. This item accounts for approximately 400
Winter 2013
hours of Public Works Staff time for the two completed years of committee meetings /work. This item excludes the larger
projects already listed in this document.
Ocean Front Signage Improvements
Installed warning and regulatory signage along the Oceanfront trail to better inform oceanfront travelers of various bicycle
cross - traffic, and to enhance the oceanfront experience.
Fall 2009
Bayside Dr Sharrows
This project installed Sharrow pavement markings and "SHARE THE ROAD" signs on Bayside Drive from El Pasco to
Carnation (through the curves). Note - These Sharron, Lane markings will be ungraded as part of the repaving of Bayside
Fall 2010
Drive in 2013.
Bicycle Downhill Advisory Signs
Installed "WATCH DOWNHILL SPEED" bicycle advisory signs on Ridge Park Road, Vista Ridge Road, and San Joaquin
Hills Road in the steep downhill sections.
Spring 2011
Castaways Trail Improvements
Revised multi -use trail striping to better serve all users and installed signage to encourage shared use of the trail.
Summer 2011
Fernleaf Ramp Sign Revisions
Project removed bicycle prohibition signs and installed bicycle advisory signs on the Fernleaf Ramp.
Fall 2011
Remove Raised Pavement Markers
Project removed raised pavement markers identified as a hazard to cyclists on Bayside Drive and the Corona Del Mar State
Beach Ramp.
Fall 2011
Bayside Dr Bike Ramp Improvements
Project installed a bike ramp, signage and red curb to enable cyclists to access the Class I bike trail along the south side of
Bayside Drive between Harbor Island Drive and Marine Avenue.
Fall 2011
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Bonita Canyon Dr Bike Lane Improvements
Project installed bike lanes, enhanced bike lane striping at intersections and turn lanes, and installed related warning and
regulatory signage between MacArthur Boulevard and SR -73.
Winter 2011
Coast Hwy Bike Lane Improvements
Project installed missing sections of bike lanes, enhanced bike lane striping at intersections and turn lanes, and installed
bicycle - related warning and regulatory signage from Dahlia Avenue through the Newport Center Drive intersection.
Winter 2011
Coast Hwy Bike Alternate Bike Route
Established an alternate bike route to Coast Highway from Avocado Avenue to Poppy Avenue (north and south of the Coast
Highway) through the installation of bike route signs. Also included bike route signage for CDM State Beach.
Winter 2012
Newport Center Bike Lane Installation
Created bike lanes in Newport Center as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Bike lanes were added along Newport
Center Drive, Santa Barbara Avenue, San Miguel Drive, and Santa Cruz Drive.
Spring 2012
Coast Hwy Bike Lane Improvement at Jamboree Rd
Extend the existing westbound Coast Hwy bike lane to the intersection by signing and striping improvements to the right -
turn lane and median modifications. This improvement was incorporated to the intersection Traffic Signal Rehabilitation
Project.
Fall 2012
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