1-4-11 Alta presentation re Palo Alto Bike Plan

8/6/2019 1-4-11 Alta presentation re Palo Alto Bike Plan

1/10

PABAC January 4, 2011


2/10

Generally a good and comprehensive plan,

outdated

Known new priorities:

Revised Policy Framework

Pedestrian Component

Bicycle Share Program Analysis

Updated Best Practices Treatments/Toolkit

Revised Network and Project List

Other potential priorities:

Graphic Richness/Online Accessibility

Quantitative Analysis of Demand Factors

Policy/Code Revisions via Complete Streets,

Comprehensive Plan

Buffered bike lane, Portland, OR


3/10

The adverse impacts of automobile traffic on the environment in general, and

residential streets in particular, will be reduced. Solutions that reduce the growth in

the number of automobiles on City streets, calm or slow traffic, and save energy will

be supported. It is hoped that individuals will reduce their automobile trips by 10

percent by 2010, as alternative transportation methods are implemented. The City

will seek out innovative funding sources and approaches to construct and maintain

needed transportation systems. Palo Alto recognizes the regional nature of our

transportation system, and will be a leader in seeking regional transportation

solutions through long-term planning.


4/10

Bicycling: High mode split (comparative)

Major facility accomplishments to date

Parking requirements

Low volume residential streets

Commitment to SR2S, TDM (Stanford)

Pedestrians: Scale of retail, downtown

Robust sidewalk network, park system

Low volume residential streets

Proximity to Caltrain

General: Flat, sunny, grid network

Civic commitment to sustainability

Traffic engineering flexibility

Culture of leadership


5/10

Bicycling: Wayfinding & network intuitiveness

Trail & east-west connectivity

Arterial intersections

Pedestrians:

ADA quality/compliance (universal design) Scale of development outside downtown

Arterial intersections

Lack of defined green street network

General: Major costly physical barriers (freeways, tracks)

Regional influences outside of control (including

jobs/housing imbalance)

Commitment to off-street parking, free parking

Poor bus service and transit mode share


6/10

Funded Projects

Public Engagement

Placemaking

Weekends

National TrendsSunday Parkways (Portland, OR)

California Ave Streetscape Concept

Bike boulevard signage(Berkeley, CA)

VMT vs. Gas Prices, 2000-2008


7/10

Expectations/budget ratio

Economic recovery

Little low hanging fruit left

Constraints of the PM peak


8/10

Establish accurate network map

& secure remaining data needs

Policy review working paper,

draft goals and objectives

PTC meeting (late Jan), CSTSC

meeting (early Feb)

Existing conditions analysis for

March public meetingContraflow bicycle lane

Raised crosswalk (Keene, NH)


9/10

Innovation

Inclusiveness

Integration

Investment

Institutional Partnerships

Top: Bike box (San Luis Obispo, CA)Bottom: Phased approach to curb bulbs (Seattle, WA)


10/10

Increase bicycling as a primary mode of

transportation Objective: Increase mode share from 6% to 10% by 2015; to

15% by 2020

Objective: Specific facility development targets, investment

levels

Make walking safe and attractive for all agesand abilities

Objective: Increase compliance with ADA/universal design

best practices

Promote bicycling as a mainstream, inter-

generational activity Objective: Expand partnerships with major employers

Objective: Targeted investments and outreach to youth,

females, seniors; encouragement programming

SuperSharrow (Santa Monica, CA)

Curbless retail street (Victoria, Canada)

Documents

1-4-11 Alta presentation re Palo Alto Bike Plan