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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS5 - Ocean Front Boardwalk Safety Discussion - PowerPointJune 28, 2016 Item No. SS5 OCEAN FRONT "BOARDWALK" SAFETY t_ o* Ocean Front Boardwalk o y TURNINIG Rp,o /9 BASIN ❑ R 9$�� • © Y��� � f y" 4 � i� � l�'/ i/d/ ;•J� N 1 ri�e ti - P A C I F I C O C E A N S J. ♦% Oceanfront Boardwalk (35th St - E St) 2.85 miles (15,070 Feet) A !BOA PSI AND CHANNE L ..% �P q- w u q� PARK AVE Z Co —loom wwa� �%%— C" 0 N..perr Bench/SIS Dmv. leve 22, 2C 16 o'_r— Baord—lk.MXD Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 12.54 Sets speed limit at 8 mph Prohibits unsafe operation Establishes "walk zone" at Newport Pier Prohibits motorized scooters • UNSAFE OPERATION • SMOKING SURREYS • SKATEBOARDING • MOTORIZED VEHICLES CNB MGN 12. 54.10111.08.080 Requires users to keep right, follow rules of the road Other NBMC References to Boardwalk Uses Section 12.56.040: Prohibits Surrey Cycles & Pedicabs Section 12.57.020 and Reso 2012-15: Prohibits Skateboards and Scooters NB Municipal Code Allowed Bicycles Rollerblades & Skates Segways Not Allowed S u rreys Skateboards & Scooters Motorized Scooters & Vehicles Current Issues Segways and Segway Tour Groups Surrey Cycles Proliferation of New Technology / Motorized Devices Users Exceeding 8 mph Speed Limit ALL USERS SPEED LIMIT Segways Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device (EPAMD) Used by individuals and tour groups Concerns related to size and speed of the devices Tour operators have endeavored to follow safety and operating procedures Per California Vehicle Code, can be regulated for legitimate safety reasons Surrey Cycles Not permitted on the boardwalk Seven shops currently rent surreys Range of 2 to 6 per shop, approximately 31 total available to rent Challenges with current regulations Proliferation of Motorized Devices NBMC 12.54 last updated in 2001 Does not specifically address newer technologies such as electric bikes, Segways, hover boards Staff recommends updating NBMC to mirror CVC definitions Excessive Speeds / Enforcement NBPD Peninsula Enforcement Team formed in 2015 Education & Awareness Enforcement — between 7/11/15 and 5/29/16: Citations Issued Violation 136 Skateboarding on the boardwalk 47 Operating a surrey on boardwalk 4 Excessive speed on the boardwalk 2010 Signage & Striping Improvements SLOW DOWN • UNSAFE OPERATION • SMOKING • SURREYS • SKATEBOARDING • MOTORIZED VEHICLES CNB MC# 12 . 54. 10 /11.0&080 F 0' m y, t} For everyone's safety and enjoyment: Be alert Diving and/or swimming in these waters is DANGEROUS due to strong currents, riptides, shallow water, sandbars and other submerged hazards. Not allowed Alcohol, smoking, glass, littering, fireworks, skateboards, surreys, pedicabs, motorized vehicles and fires outside of the fire rings. Dogs Leash and clean up after your dog. Dogs allowed: 6 a.m. - 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Beach hours Beach Open: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Newport Beach Municipal Code: I WA' 11.04, 11.08, 12.54, 12..56, 12,57,12.6-1 Longer-term Ideas Bicycle Safety Master Plan Widening the path Extending the path east to G Street Extending the path west to the Santa Ana River Trail Extending the path either through or around Ocean Front Parking Lot Other ideas raised Add a separate bike lane Extend the path east to the Wedge Discussion Regulating Segways Regulating other uses Cleaning Up / Updating NBMC to address newer technologies, align with CVC Prohibiting surreys on streets Changing the boardwalk's infrastructure