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Home My WebLink AboutTC Agd Pkt 2008-09-17 (2) TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Town Council Meeting September 17, 2008 Agenda Item: A-I-! STAFF REPORT To: Mayor and Members of the Town Council From: Community Development Department Subject: Comprehensive Update of the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program Reviewed By: BACKGROUND The Town first adopted a Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) in 2001. This document has served the Town well but now requires a comprehensive update. The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) received a grant to update all existing BPMP's in Marin County, and Tiburon's BPMP update was funded by this grant. TAM retained the consulting firm of Alta Planning + Design to perform all of the BPMP updates, ensuring a high degree of consistency in the content and format of the documents throughout the county. A representative from Alta Planning + Design made a Power Point presentation to the Council on July 16, 2008, summarizing the contents of the draft BPMP and describing the update process. ANAL YSIS Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Role The Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee worked closely with Alta Planning + Design, over the course of many months and several meetings, to develop the draft Tiburon BPMP. Through its input, the draft BPMP clearly reflects local conditions and promulgates policies and programs tailored to the Tiburon Peninsula. A major benefit of the updated BPMP is that it enables the Town to qualify for certain grants and monies for which it would not otherwise be eligible. Scarcity of funds is the primary limiting factor in making significant improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The Town's current adopted BPMP contains the bare minimum elements that were required by CalTrans at the time of its adoption in order to qualify as a BPMP. The draft BPMP under review is a more detailed and comprehensive plan with superior graphics that incorporates the latest CalTrans requirements for a BPMP, thus allowing the Town to maintain its status as qualifying for grant monIes. L>,\\ n C:OU!lL i! Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission reviewed the draft BPMP on June 11,2008. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting are attached as Exhibit 2. Comments made by the Commission were generally positive. The Commission suggested that some additional discussion of Paradise Drive be included, specifically that Paradise Drive is a highly traveled route by cyclists, both local and visiting, in addition to frequently challenging cycling conditions. The consultant explained to the Commission that targeting specific areas such as Paradise Drive, the bulk of which lies in the unincorporated County, is difficult in a Tiburon BPMP. The consultant noted that Paradise Drive is discussed extensively in the Marin County BPMP, and the Tiburon plan aims to work in conjunction with the Marin County BPMP. The Marin County BPMP defines Paradise Drive as a "rural route" and states that improvements to such routes are in the hands of the governing agency, which is currently the County of Marin. The consultant added text to the BPMP in response to Commission comments and prepared an Executive Summary for the BPMP (Exhibit 6) to facilitate its user-friendliness and ease of use by Boards, Commissions and the general public. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW An Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit 3) was prepared for the project and circulated through the State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2008082064). The 3D-day comment period ends on September 15,2008. As of the date of this report, two comment letters have been received during the public comment period. The Native American Heritage Commission (a State agency) submitted a letter regarding the need to assess whether the project will have an adverse impact on historical resources (Exhibit 4). The projects listed within the updated BPMP that are well defined and could have potential impact in terms of ground disturbance are the Safe Routes to School project and the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program grant project. Both of these projects are required to have Section 106 Cultural/Archaeological studies performed prior to implementation, in order to secure National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) clearance through the Department of Transportation (CaITrans). Staff has hired an archaeological consultant for both grant projects to perform the Section 106 studies for both grant projects. Future projects will also be assessed on an individual basis for potential cultural impacts once specific designs are better known. Staff also received an e-mail from a concerned citizen regarding the need to install additional curb on Trestle Glen Boulevard (Exhibit 5). Currently Trestle Glen Boulevard has curb on the northwest side of the road, beginning at Turtle Rock and heading down towards Blackie's Pasture, ending by the small bridge. The email is requesting that the curb be extended for safety purposes. Public Works Staffhas been made aware of this concern, but has no plans to extend the curb at this time. FISCAL IMPACT Staff anticipates no direct financial impact from adoption of the BPMP. Plan implementation will be dependent upon securing and appropriating funds as they become available. j ~ ~\\ \ \ '10\\ n Cou i'lU I IT .:!(lU8 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Town Council: 1. Take any public testimony and make any desired changes to the draft BPMP (Exhibit 7) 2. Adopt the Draft Resolution (Exhibit 1) adopting the Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update and the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibits: 1. 2. 3. 4. Draft Resolution Minutes of the June 11, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration Letter dated August 20,2008 from the Native American Heritage Commission E-mail dated August 25,2008 from Patrick Tenney Executive Summary Memo dated July 2, 2008 Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 5. 6. 7. Prepared By: Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner ni}\. Pac.c ; RESOLUTION NO. XX-2008 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ADOPTING AN UPDATED TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does resolve as follows: Section 1. Findings. A. The Town of Tiburon is proposing to adopt a comprehensively updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). The BPMP addresses a variety of issues related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Tiburon while meeting the California Bicycle- Transportation Act requirements for such Plans. B. The Tiburon Planning Division prepared an Initial Study for this project and determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was appropriate for the project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). D. On August 13, 2008, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (DMND) was completed and the mitigation measures identified were agreed to by the Town. Notices of the availability of the DMND were publicly posted and advertised in the Ark newspaper to announce a 3D-day public review and comment period from August 15, 2008 to September 15, 2008 on the Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, in conformance with CEQA requirements. A notice of public meeting on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and the project was also publicly posted, and published in the Ark newspaper. E. The Town Council held a duly noticed public meeting on September 17,2008 and heard and considered testimony from interested persons. The Town Council found that no substantial evidence in support of a fair argument that the project would result in an adverse impact on the environment had been received, and that adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration was in order. The Town Council further found that the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update would be consistent with polices within the Circulation Element of the Tiburon General Plan, specifically the policy that encourages connection of Downtown pedestrian and bicycle trails with other trails in Tiburon (Policy C-22), and the policy calling for pedestrian routes, especially for school children, for all neighborhoods (Policy C-24). The Town Council found that adoption of the BPMP would further the goals and objectives of the General Plan and would be consistent with it. TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX-2008 SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 EXHIBIT NO. I Section 2. Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. Section 3. Adoption of Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan & Miti~ation Monitoring Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit" A" and incorporated herein. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JEFF SLA VITZ, MAYOR TOWN OF TIBURON ATTEST: DIANE CRANE-IACOPI, TOWN CLERK TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX-2008 SEPTEMBER 17,2008 2 EXHIBIT 'A' MITIGA TION MONITORING PROGRAM TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE FILE # S2008-01 The mitigation measures required to reduce the potentially-significant impacts of the proj ect to a less-than-significant level are as follows: Mitil!ation Measure Air Oualitv - 1: Construction sites shall be watered during construction to reduce fugitive dust impacts on air quality. Implementation Procedure: The Building Inspector or Contract Inspector shall observe all construction sites during inspections to ensure effectiveness of watering on minimizing fugitive dust impacts. Non-Compliance Sanction: Failure to comply with site watering requirements or observation of fugitive dust will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, a project stop-work order, or other available enforcement methods. Mitil!ation Measure Cultural -1: If, during construction activities, any archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered, the following measures shall be implemented: a. Construction shall cease and a qualified archaeologist shall visit the site to address the find. The Marin County Medical Examiner's office shall be notified to provide proper direction on how to proceed. If any Native American resources are encountered during construction, construction shall cease immediately until a Native American descendant, appointed by the Native American Heritage Commission of the State of California, is able to evaluate the site, make further recommendations, and be involved in mitigation planning. b. Any artifacts or samples collected as part of the initial discovery or monitoring must be properly conserved, catalogued, analyzed, evaluated, and curated in a manner consistent with current professional archaeological standards. c. The project sponsor is responsible for notifying the contractor in writing of the possibility of such findings and shall provide proof of this communication to the Town Planning Division staff prior to the onset of construction. TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX-2008 SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 3 Implementation Procedure: Contractor or sub-contractor shall follow the mitigation procedure in the event that archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered during construction activities. Non-Compliance Sanction: Failure to comply with the mitigation procedure will result in stop work orders, fines, penalties, and prosecution under applicable state and federal laws. Mitil!ation Measure Noise -1: All construction activity shall comply with the Town's limitations on construction hours as set forth in Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code. However, for projects included in the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, there shall be no construction activities on Saturdays, Sundays, or Town-observed holidays. Implementation Procedure: Ensure contractor or sub-contractor is aware of the Town's limited construction hours, including those for use of heavy equipment. Building inspector shall ensure that these appear on the job card. Building inspector and Police Department would enforce this measure. Non-Compliance Sanction: Police Department and/or Building Inspector to issue citations and/or halt construction. TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL RESOLUTION XX-2008 SEPTEMBER 17,2008 4 fFD1L1E ~@lPW · This Saturday, June 14, is the Annual Town Council/Homeowner's Summit. The Council will meet with HOA presidents and othe~ representatives from lO a.m. to 12 noon. REVIEW AND COMMENT ITEMS: ~ 1. Draft Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update Associate Planner Laurie Tyler introduced Eric Anderson of Alta Planning + Design. Alta Planning + Design, the document's lead author. Mr. Anderson gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission describing the major elements of the plan. He said the purpose of the update is primarily to establish funding for bicyCle and pedestrian improvements. The State has specific requirements for bicycle plans as outlined by the Bicycle Preservation Account and the updated plan enables the Town to qualify for certain grants and monies that would not otherwise be available. Several other on-going planning efforts in Marin County, including the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program and Safe Routes to School project, tie in to the updated plan which is strategically timed to take advantage of funding for these programs. Alta Planning + Design is considering other projects such as the County-Wide Signage project. ' Mr. Anderson noted that community involvement is an invaluable part of updating the plan and that his firm met several times with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) as well as representatives from the Town Council, staff, and various community groups. He summarized the policies of the updated plan as: maintaining and expanding current bicycling and walking systems; improving bicycle parking and amenities; continuing and expanding safety education; and continuing the presence of an official advisory committee. ' ~ Typical projects of any Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan include off-street multi use pathways, on street bikeways, signed bike routes, bike parking and racks on buses, sidewalk infill, crosswalk improvements, safety signs, stairways and connections of pathways to schools wherever possible. Tiburon' s plan also incorporates improvements specific to the area's unique topography. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked if bicycle parking at the downtown ferry is adequate based on the number of cyclists actively using the ferries. Mr. Anderson said his understanding is that most people biking to the ferry carry their bike' on board with the intent to use it at the other end but that the ferry terminal is a pinpointed consideration for expanding bicycle parking. Vice-Chair Kunzweiler asked for clarification on the bicycle ridership numbers for the Town as he understands it to be an extrapolation of the Tiburon peninsula population only and asked about the difficulty in ascertaining the number of non- Tiburon residents riding through the area. He said that the vast numbers of non-resident cyclists have a significant impact on the area. He also noted that while Paradise Drive is not an official route, weekend bicycle traffic is substantial. Mr. Anderson confrrmed that the ridership estimate found in Chapter 4 of the Draft Plan is based on census data solely from Tiburon and that estimate is primarily due to CalTrans requirements. He felt that while there are some inherent limitations to that technique, the goals of the plan would still address the same issues. He also said that difficulty arises in targeting specific areas like Paradise Drive whose bulk lies in unincorporated County areas and so the strategy was to draft the plan to work harmoniously in conjunction with the BPMP for the County. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 11, 2008 MINl.JfES #965 EXHIBI?f'NO. j Vice-Chair Kunzweiler said he also feels addressing Trestle Glen is important as the current striping and demarcations are somewhat ambiguous, leaying riders with little guidance. Commissioner Frymier concurred, relating her confusing and unsettling experience whilst riding there and said she felt it is an enormous liability to the Town in its present state. Mr. Anderson said that a 2003 study addressed several options for improving bicycle safety on Paradise Drive. Commissioner Fraser said he had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Anderson on this plan through BP AC and commended him for his excellent listening skills throughout the process. Commissioner Frymier asked what the major differences are between this year's updated plan and the first and current BPMP created in 200] . Mr. Anderson said that the progress made in bicyclist and pedestrian planning since 2001, as well as increased funding resources, has allowed thein to further develop the goals and policies of the initial plan. Community Development Director Anderson added that the initial plan was very brief, contained the bare minimum number of elements as required by Caltrans to qualify as a BPMP, and was thrown together hastily in order to qualify for the grants and programs available at that time. He said the initial plan proved successful in that regard but that this draft is really the frrst comprehensive BPMP the Town has prepared. Mr. Anderson also said that since 200] several approval and funding agencies have adopted new requirements, which this updated plan reflects. Commissioner Frymier asked why Tiburon' s BPMP is the last in Marin County to be updated and if there was a strategy to that timing. Mr. Anderson said that his frrm grouped different planning regions together to facilitate a cohesive county-wide plan and they are concurrently working with Tiburon, Sausalito and Mill Valley. Chair O'Donnell commended Mr. Anderson for his work on the updated plan. He said he particularly enjoyed the concepts of public paths, steps and various accessibility improvements and asked if there was a vision to make the paths specifically involve old Tiburon and the' hillside stepped and/or graded for strollers and bicycles. Mr. Anderson deferred to Town staff, and Public Works Director Nguyen said that while there is not currently a comprehensive plan to do so, the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program has granted $350,000 for fiscal year 2008-2009 to improve, re-grade and stabilize the pathways on Cayford Drive and on Lower Raccoon Lane, and improve the stairway linking Jefferson Drive and Reed Ranch Road. Chair O'Donnell also asked if there were thoughts towards expanding the multi use nature of the Town's paths. Director Nguyen said that it is certainly a goal but efforts will mainly be focused on ADA compliance. In many cases the slope of the land as well as easement and right of way width issues will not allow full compliance, but the Town will be improving accessibility to the maximum extent possible. Chair O'Donnell asked what the Town's policy was in regards to using the white fence outside the ferry terminal for bicycle parking. Director Anderson said this was the main design and purpose of the fence. Chair O'Donnelt'agreed with Vice-Chair Kunzweiler that the influx of non-resident cyclists creates major safety concerns for the Town. He said the Town was a destination point for riders on the Tiburon Loop and that despite jurisdictional issues, increased safety along Paradise Drive is something the Town really needs to get behind. Mr. Anderson said his frrm received similar input during the workshops held earlier this year and has addressed it in the coordination of efforts in both the Marin County BPMP and the Town's draft BPMP. Chair O'Donnell asked what Mr. Anderson meant when he termed this a "rural road" and what impact such a label would have on actual bicycle use. Mr. Anderson referenced the Rural Road Improvement TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE ] ], 2008 MINUTES #965 Page 3 Program9 which looks at strategic and pinpointed improvements along roads within Marin County's unincorporated areas, Chair O'Donnell asked ifhe had any specific information on what to expect at Paradise Drive as a result of the program. Mr. Anderson said the program has been accepted and is now in the hands of the governing agency. Commissioner Frymier said she enjoyed the content of the plan very much but felt the format was cumbersome and asked what staff thought could be distilled out of it for its public distribution. Community Development Director Anderson said the policies and the programs are what most deserve the focus. Mr. Anderson suggested that his firm work with staff to create an executive summary, and Commissioner Frymier agreed that a document stating the goal of the project, scope of the work, and the fmdings would have been helpful. Community Development Director Anderson said staff has received the Commissioners' comments and will address those as best as possible in the revised draft that will now move on to the Town Council. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 2. Draft Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget: Review for Consistency with the General Plan Community Development Director Anderson gave the staff report. He stated that this item is the Planning Commission's annual review of the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is a component of the Town's annual budget. The CIP is not part of the Town's "operating budget", which focuses on provision of day-to-day services. The draft CIP is prepared by the Director of Public Works in consultation with the Town Manager and other Department Heads. The Town Council Finance Sub- Committee also reviews the draft CIP prior to its being sent to the full Town Council as part of the larger budget adoption process. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65301, the Planning Agency of the Town shall annually review the capital improvement program of the city for its consistency with the General Plan. The draft CIP (Exhibit 1) is organized into three separate categories: 1) Street Improvements; 2) Drainage Improvements; and 3) Community Development Improvements. Director Anderson said staff has reviewed the draft CIP and fmds that its components are consistent with the goals and policies of the Tiburon General Plan. He deferred to the document's primary author, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Nguyen, to elaborate upon projects and answer questions from the Commission. ::JII Director Nguyen summarized the projects included in the $6.5 million CIP for 2008-2209 as: Street Improvement Programs, the Parks Facilities Improvement Program, Cypress Hollow Playground improvements, and addressing the parking issue at the intersection of Lyford Drive and Tiburon Boulevard. He added that nearly half of that total value is allotted for the Del Mar Undergrounding Project which some people believe is an unrealistic goal due to existing litigation on the issue. Commissioner Fraser expressed his support and interest in the Lyford Drive project and recognized the potential difficulties in finding a solution. Director Nguyen said the necessary work with Caltrans on the TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE I I, 2008 MINUTES #965 Page 4 Initial Study/Draft MND For the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update Tiburon, CA (Town File No. 82008-01) AUGUST 2008 PREPARED By Laurie Tyler Associate Planner, Town of Tiburon EXHIBIT NO. j TABLE OF CONTENTS MITIGA TED NEGATIVE DECLARA TION ..............................................................................................3 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....... ........ .................. ............ .... ................ ...... .... .......... .......... ..................4 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7 II. EV ALUA TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS .......................................................................8 I. Aesthetics............................................. .................................................................................... 8 II. Agricultural Resources .................... ............. ...... .................. .......................... ......... ............. ....9 III. Air Quality............................................................................................................................. 10 IV. Biological Resources .......... ......................................... ....... ......... ......,....... ........ ....... ....... ........ 12 V. Cultural Resources................................................................................................................. 14 VI. Geology and Soils ............ ...... .... .................. ............... ............ ... ..... ...... ....... .......................... 15 VII. Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 1 8 VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality...................... .............................................. ............................20 IX. Land Use and Planning .......................................................................................................... 23 X. Mineral Resources.................................................................................................................. 24 XI. Noise...................................................................................................................................... 25 XII. Population and Housing ...... ....... ................................... .................. .......... ......... ............. .......27 XIII. Public Services....................................................................................................................... 27 XIV. Recreation.............................................................................................................................. 28 XV. Transportation/Traffic......................................... ................... ................................................29 XVI. Utilities and Service Systems .................................................................................................31 XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance ...................... ........... .......... .................. .........................33 III. REFERENCES............... ................................................................................................................... 35 APPENDICES: APPENDIX A: Consent Agreement for Mitigation Measures APPENDIX B: Mitigation Monitoring Program APPENDIX C: Executive Summary of Master Plan Update APPENDIX D: Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Project Vicinity Map...................................................................................... .............................6 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 2 DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO: Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 County Clerk, Marin County FROM: Town of Tiburon Community Development Department 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 Project Title: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Tiburon, CA Proponent: Alta Planning & Design for Town of Tiburon Project Location: Tiburon, CA Project Description: The Town of Tiburon has been working in conjunction with a private consulting fmn, Alta Planning & Design, on the update to the existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). The Town's original BPMP was adopted in 2001 and is being comprehensively updated. Alta Planning & Design is the primary author of the document and has been updating all BPMP's across Marin County, including for the County of Marin. Therefore, there is a high degree of consistency in the content and format of the documents, including general policies and programs that are not unique to each jurisdiction. The updated plan is also consistent with the 2008 Marin County Unincorporated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) 2001 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area. This update is intended to meet the California Bicycle-Transportation Act requirements in addition to establishing new goals and policies for improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Proposed improvements for bicycling include completing and improving existing bicycle paths, lanes and routes, including signing and stenciling, installing parking and implementing programs. Proposed improvements for pedestrians include maintaining and improving existing walkways and crosswalks, and improving access from the neighborhood areas to the multi-use path, downtown area and schools through a series of stairway and walkway improvements. This environmental review is intended to fully address impacts of the updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan at the programmatic level. Implementation of the Plan will require physical improvements that have not yet been designed. This review anticipates the impacts of the improvements insofar as practicable at this time. However, the Town will undertake further environmental review at the project level prior to approving specific physical improvements set forth in the BPMP. Finding: Based on the attached Initial Study, it has been determined that the proposed project would not result in a significant, adverse environmental effect provided that certain mitigation measures are implemented. See mitigation measures within the Initial Study and in the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program (Appendix A). Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 3 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Project Title: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Town-wide 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Ms. Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner (415) 435-7397 4. Project Location: Town-wide, Town of Tiburon, Marin County, CA (see Figure 1). 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Contact: Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner Phone: 415.435.7397 Fax: 415.435.2438 Alta Planning & Design 707 C Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Contact: Eric Anderson, Project Manager Phone: 415.482.8660 Fax: 415.482.8603 6. Person Preparing the SubmissionlInitial Study Checklist Laurie Tyler Associate Planner - Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Phone: 415.435.7397 Fax: 415.435.2438 Email: ltyler@ci.tiburon.ca.us 7. Town File Number: S2008-01 8. Type of Approval Sought: Pedestrian Master Plan Comprehensive Update of the Town's adopted Bicycle and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 4 9. Description of Project: The Town of Tiburon has been working in conjunction with a private consulting frrm, Alta Planning & Design, on the update to the existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). The Town's original document was adopted in 2001 and has now undergone a comprehensive update. Alta Planning & Design is the primary author of the document and has been updating all BPMP's across Marin County, including the County of Marin. Therefore, there is a high degree of consistency in the content and format of the documents, including general policies and programs that are not unique to each jurisdiction. The updated plan is also consistent with the 2008 Marin County Unincorporated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) 2001 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area. The updated BPMP outlines the goals and policies for implementation, which includes conceptual projects and improvements to implement these goals and policies. It should be noted that individual projects once designed, would be subject to separate CEQA reviews prior to their approvals. This update is intended to meet the California Bicycle-Transportation Act requirements in addition to establishing new goals and policies for improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Proposed improvements for bicycling include completing and improving existing bicycle paths, lanes and routes, including signing and stenciling, installing parking and implementing programs. Proposed improvements for pedestrians include maintaining and improving existing walkways and crosswalks, and improving access from the neighborhood areas to the multi-use path, downtown area and schools through a series of stairway and walkway improvements. This environmental review is intended to address at a programmatic level, impacts of the updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; however, implementation of the Plan will require physical improvements that have not yet been designed. This review anticipates the impacts of the improvements insofar as practicable at this time. However, the Town will undertake further environmental study where required under CEQA prior to approving specific physical improvements. 10. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Briefly describe the projects surroundings: The Town of Tiburon is a predominantly residential community, primarily consisting of relatively low density single-family housing, some medium density multiple-family homes, and limited commercial and office uses clustered primarily within the downtown area. The updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan improvements would be situated at various locations around Tiburon. 11. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.) 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CD .., -a - I>> ::s < -- n -- :1 -- ~ 1 ,', ',: J "':;~~ 3: Q) we ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. D Aesthetics D Biological Resources D Hazards & Hazardous Materials D Mineral Resources D Public Services D Utilities / Service Systems D Agriculture Resources ~ r8l Cultural Resources D D Hydrology / Water Quality D r8l Noise D D Recreation D D Mandatory Finding of Significance Air Quality Geology /Soils Land Use / Planning Population / Housing Transportation / Traffic DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: D I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made r8J by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. D I fmd that the proposed project MA Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. D I fmd that the proposed proj ect MA Y have a "potentially significant impact'~ or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at lest one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. D I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an EARLIER EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable legal standards~ and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is reyuired. ~~ Signature Laurie Tyler~ Associate Planner Town of Tiburon Department of Community Development. c1"~3~~ Date Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 7 II. EV ALVA TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Note: For each topic listed below, a reference source was used to complete the Environmental Checklist. The reference sources are listed by number in Chapter ill of this document. Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? D D [ZI D Discussion: The project would involve establishment of bicycle and pedestrian improvements adjacent to existing streets and multi-use paths in Tiburon. These improvements would be situated at or near the same grade as the adjacent streets or paths, and would not interfere with any scenic vista. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a D state scenic highway? D [ZI D Discussion: The project would not substantially damage scenic resources through the removal of trees, rock outcroppings or historic buildings within a state scenic highway, as the proposed improvements would be located in existing roadway or path areas, and would likely result in maintenance of existing bike/pedestrian paths and lanes. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its D surroundings? D [ZI D Discussion: The project would involve the construction of at-grade paving or pavement striping adjacent to existing streets and/or the multi-use path. Minimal guide signage may also be installed at different project locations. These improvements would not visually project far above grade, nor would they block views, and would therefore not substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the site or any surrounding areas. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 8 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or D nighttime views in the area? D [gJ Discussion: The light from bicycle headlights used during nighttime riding are of low wattage, and would not be considered a significant source of light and glare. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) II. AGRICULTURE Would the project: (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.) a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and D Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? D D Discussion: There is no farmland in the vicinity of any of the proposed improvements for the proposed project. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? D D D Discussion: The Town of Tiburon does not contain agriculturally-zoned properties, and there are no existing Williamson Act contracts, therefore the proposed project does not conflict with any agricultural zoning. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA No Impact D ~ ~ 9 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact c. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of D Farmland, to non-agricultural use? D D ~ Discussion: See discussion in ll.a. and II.b. above. (Sources: 1, 2) III. AIR QUALITY Would the project: a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? D D D ~ Discussion: The project would not be in conflict with or obstruct implementation of the Bay Area Clean Air Plan (BAAQMD,2000). The project proposes the construction and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian improvements at various locations throughout Tiburon, which combined would result in adequate cycling and walking conditions that overall help to improve air quality. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 3) b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air D quality violation? ~ D D Discussion: The proposed project could at times violate air quality standards during construction activities. The use of earth-moving equipment and other construction activities could result in short-term fugitive dust impacts. Standard conditions of approval imposed by the Town, including watering the site during construction to reduce fugitive dust, would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels. The following measure is recommended to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level: Mitif!ation Measure Air Oualih' - 1: The project sites shall be watered during construction on the subject site, and would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels. (Sources: 1, 3) c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net D increase in any criteria pollutant for which the D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 10 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors) ? Discussion: The construction and enhancement of existing bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project area is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard, because the overall goal of the updated bicycle and pedestrian master plan is to improve cycling and walking conditions so that citizens will utilize this method of transport instead of driving their vehicles. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 3) d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? D ~ D D Discussion: Sensitive receptors are defmed as "facilities or land uses that include members of the population that are particularly sensitive to the effects of air pollutants, such as children, the elderly and people with illnesses" . The BAAQMD identifies sensitive receptors to be schools, hospitals and residential areas. The proposed project improvements would be adjacent to park and recreational facilities, as well as residential areas. These areas could be exposed to short-term fugitive dust impacts. The Town requires dust control measures during construction to minimize impacts on adjacent properties, and this would be reduced to a less than significant impact. See Mitigation Measure Air Quality -1. (Sources: 1, 2) e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? D D ~ D Discussion: The proposed improvements could generate very short-term odors from paving or painting, but this would be a less-than-significant impact due to its highly temporary nature. (Sources: 1, 3) f Generate greenhouse gases (GHG) that would adversely affect the Earth's climate and D aggravate global climate change (GCC)? D ~ D Discussion: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 11 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact The proposed project aims to improve cycling and walking conditions throughout the Town of Tiburon, and eventually reduce greenhouse gases. However, construction and maintenance of the improvements would generate small amounts of GHG. The amounts are too small to be considered potentially significant. (Sources: 1) IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat mod{fications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or D regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or u.s. Fish and Wildlife Service? D D ~ Discussion: The locations of the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements have already been developed with existing streets, bicycle paths, pedestrian paths or multi-use paths. The proposed construction would occur in areas that have previously been disturbed. No species identified as a candidate, sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans, policies or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are considered likely to exist in these areas. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community ident(fied in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the Cal((ornia D Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildl((e Service? D D ~ Discussion: There are no known riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Wildlife Service present on or adjacent to the location of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 12 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) D through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? D D rgJ Discussion: There are no federally protected wetlands on or near the location of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or D migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? D D ~ Discussion: There are no specifically identified wildlife corridors on or near the location of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements, although deer and other wildlife utilize these and surrounding properties as corridors. The proposed project would involve at-grade bicycle and pedestrian improvements that would not interfere with any wildlife movements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree D preservation policy or ordinance? D ~ D Discussion: The proposed project improvements could result in the removal of a small number of trees adjacent to the Tiburon Penillsula Club, Cayford Path and Trestle Glen Boulevard improvements. Removal of these trees would not be contrary to provisions of the Tiburon Tree Ordinance. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) f Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other D approved local, regional, or state habitat D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 13 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact conservation plan? Discussion: The proposed project would not conflict with the provision of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other adopted local, regional or state Habitat Conservation Plan, as such plans have not been adopted for the project area. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) v. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined D in S15064.5? D D ~ Discussion: There are no known historical resources on the site of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (Sources: 1 ) b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource D pursuant to S15064.5? ~ D D Discussion: Native American archaeological sites in this portion of Marin County are often located along ridgetops, midslope terraces, alluvial flats, bay marsh margins and near sources of water such as springs. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are the decendants of the local Native American tribe that is known to have inhabited the Tiburon Peninsula. Since some of the project improvements would result in limited site grading and earth disturbance, unknown archaeological resources could be uncovered during this phase of project construction. While the chances are remote, it is recommended that precautions be taken during construction. The following measure is recommended to reduce this project impact to a less-than- significant level: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 14 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact MitiJ!ation Measure Cultural-1: If, during construction activities, any archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered, the following measures shall be implemented: a. Construction shall cease and a qualified archaeologist shall visit the site to address the find. The Marin County Medical Examiner's office shall be notified to provide proper direction on how to proceed. If any Native American resources are encountered during construction, construction shall cease immediately until a Native American descendant, appointed by the Native American Heritage Commission of the State of California, is able to evaluate the site, make further recommendations, and be involved in mitigation planning. b. Any artifacts or samples collected as part of the initial discovery or monitoring must be properly conserved, catalogued, analyzed, evaluated, and curated in a manner consistent with current professionalarchaeologicalstandard~ c. The project sponsor is responsible for notifying the contractor in writing of the possibility ofsuch findings alld shall provide proof of this communication to the Town Planning staff prior to the onset of construction. (Sources: 1) c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique D geologic feature? D D ~ Discussion: There are no known unique paleontological resources or unique geologic features on the site of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (Sources: 1) d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? D ~ D D Discussion: There are no known human remains on the site of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. If in the event human remains are found during construction activities, then construction shall cease and Mitigation Measure Cultural-l shall be implemented. (Sources: 1) VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project: a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injwy, or death involving: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 15 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on D other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. D D ~ Discussion: A geotechnical report was not prepared for the project as the project locations are throughout the Town of Tiburon. The nearest faults are the San Andreas and Hayward faults, located approximately 8 miles to the southwest and 9 nliles to the east, respectively. No known faults extend across the location of the proposed improvements, nor are any materials susceptible to liquefaction or significant landslide deposits. Although all locations within Tiburon are subject to strong to very strong ground shaking during severe earthquakes, no structures are proposed as part of this project that would be exposed to substantial adverse effects due to ground shaking. (Sources: 1, 5) ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? D D ~ D Discussion: The project improvement locations could be subject to strong ground shaking. The U.S. Geological Survey predicts a 62% chance of a large earthquake (Richter Magnitude 6.7 or greater) occurring in the Bay Area in the next 30 years. However, no structures are proposed as part of the project improvements. This is a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1, 5) iii. Seismic related ground failure, including liqu~raction? D D D r:g] Discussion: The project improvement locations would not likely be susceptible to seismic related ground failure, including liquefaction, as the majority of the proposed improvements are located in existing paved areas and not within soils, such as bay mud deposits, that are susceptible to ground failure. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) IV. Landslides? D D D r:g] Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 16 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT Town of nburon BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN .... ..~ $' , 2008 Update alta ....pared by ~ . ~+~ AlIa Planning + Design EXHIBIT NO.~ 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Town Council Jeff Slavitz, Mayor Alice Fredericks, Vice Mayor Miles Berger Richard Collins Tom Gram Town Staff Nicholas Nguyen, Director of Public Works Scott Anderson, Community Development Director Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner Scott Phillips, Assistant Planner Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Jeff Slavitz Jim Fraser Ralph Leighton Peter Winkler Peyton Stein Consultants Aha Planning + Design Michael Jones, Principal-in-Charge Eric Anderson, Project Manager Adrian Leung, Planner Aha Planning + Design 707 C Street San Rafael, California 94901 (415) 482-8660 phone (415) 482-8603 fax www.altaplanning.com TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 . INTRODUCTION.. .. .. . ... . . . .. ... . ... .... .. . . . . . .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .. . . . . . .. . . .... .. .. 1 1.1. COMMUNITY PARTICIATION ................................................................ 1 2. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN GOALS & POLICIES ....................... 2 2.1. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICY ACTIONS ............................................ 2 2.2. PLANNING CONTEXT......................................................................... 5 2.3. BTA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST .............................................................. 7 3. EXISTI NG CON DITIONS .. . .... . .. .... ...... . . ... ..... . . . . . . .. . . . . . .... ... . .. . . . .. . . ... . . . . . ... 8 3.1. EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR BiCyCLiNG................................................... 8 3.2. EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR WALKING .................................................. 12 3.3. DESCRIPTION OF PAST EXPENDITURES................................................. 13 3.4. SAFETY, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS .......................... 14 4. NEE DS ANAL YS IS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 8 4. 1. LAND USE AND DEMAND FOR BiCyCLiNG.............................................. 18 4.2. SETTLEMENT PATTERNS AND DESTINATIONS ......................................... 18 4.3. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY ................................................... 20 4.4. COMMUTE PATTERNS...................................................................... 20 5. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS............................................................... 24 5. 1. BICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS..................................................... 25 5.2. PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS................................................ 31 5.3. RECOMENDED POLICIES AND PROGRAMS .............................................. 36 6. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION................................................................... 41 6.1. IMPLEMENT A TION PROCESS.............................................................. 41 6. 2. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT PRIORITIZATION ........................................ 41 6.3. COST ESTIMATES... ............ .... ....... .................. ..... ...... .................... 43 6.4. MAl NTE NAN CE .............................................................................. 45 6.5. MARKETING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN........................ 45 6.6. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................45 APPENDIX A: MULTI-USE PATHWAY MASTER PLAN....................................... A-1 APPENDIX B: STEPS, LANES AND PATHS PROJECT DETAILS ............................ B-1 APPENDIX C: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS PROJECT DETAILS .......................... C-1 TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES FIGURES Figure 3-1 Tiburon Existing Bikeways 9 Figure 4-1 Tiburon General Plan Land Use Map 19 Figure 5-1 Example Road Shoulder and Sign age Improvements 27 Figure 5-2 Tiburon Proposed Bikeways Map 30 TABLES Table 2-1 Tiburon BT A Compliance Checklist 7 Table 3-1 Existing Bikeways 9 Table 3-2 Tiburon Past Expenditures 2001-2008 13 Table 3-3 Tiburon Safe Routes to Schools Education and Encouragement Programs 17 Table 4-1 Tiburon Commute Mode Split Compared to the State and Nation 20 Table 4-2 Bicycle Commute and Air Quality Projections 22 Table 5-1 Proposed Bicycle Facilities 24 Table 6-1 Recommended Bikeway System Cost Estimates - All Bikeways 44 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 1. INTRODUCTION The 2008 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update provides for a town-wide network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, paths, bike lanes and bike routes, along with bicycle- and pedestrian-related programs and support facilities, intended to ensure bicycling and walking become viable transportation options for people who live, work and recreate in Tiburon. The improvements detailed in this plan are intended to address the needs not only of Tiburon residents but also of the large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive. Current bikeway and pedestrian network information was gathered from meetings with the Tiburon Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) and Town staff, combined with information on proposed routes from the previously adopted Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2001). Relevant bikeway information was also gathered from the Marin County Unincorporated Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2008 update). The purpose of this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is to improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Tiburon, in part by meeting the requirements of the California Bicycle- Transportation Act, which requirements are contained in Section 890 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 1 .1. COMMUNITY PARTICIATION In 1999, the Town of Tiburon appointed a Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) to help in the preparation of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2001) and to comment upon other bicycle and pedestrian-related matters in Tiburon. The BP AC included several members of the public, along with representatives from the Town Council and other existing Town Commissions and town staff. The BP AC met four times from November of 2007 to May of 2008 to discuss and complete updates to the 2001 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The meetings were agendized and properly noticed in accordance with the Brown Act and are open to the public. In addition, public input was received at three countywide public meetings, the Southern Marin Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update Public Workshop (held Thursday, November 2, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley) and two Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Public Workshops (held Thursday November 29,2006 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael and Monday March 12, 2007 at the San Rafael Community Center, San Rafael). In 2008 the BP AC was dissolved due to development of a new committee, the Parks, Open Space and Trails (pOST) Commission. This committee has been charged with continuing the bicycle and pedestrian advisory role previously filled by the BP AC. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 1 2. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN GOALS 8: POLICIES MASTER 2.1. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICY ACTIONS GOALS Goals provide the context for the specific objectives and policy actions discussed in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The goals provide the long-term vision and serve as the foundation of the plan. Goals are broad statements of purpose that do not provide specific descriptions of the goal, while policy actions provide a bridge between general policies and actual implementation guidelines, which are provided in Section 5. GOAL 1 INCREASED BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS Expand bicycle and pedestrian facilities and access in and between neighborhood areas, employment centers, shopping areas, schools, and recreational sites. GOAL 2 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION Make the bicycle an integral part of daily life in Tiburon by implementing and maintaining a bikeway network, providing end-of-trip facilities, improving bicycle/transit integration, encouraging bicycle use, and making bicycling safer and more convenient. GOAL 3 PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION Encourage walking as a daily form of transportation in Tiburon by completing a pedestrian network that services short trips and transit, improving the quality of the pedestrian environment and increasing safety, convenience and access opportunities for all users. OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE A Implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, which identifies existing and future needs, and provides specific recommendations for Facilities and programs. Objective A Policy Actions 1. Update the Plan every five (5) years as required by Caltrans to reflect new policies and/or requirements for bicycle and pedestrian funding. 2. The Tiburon POST or other official commission, as appropriate, should review all Safe Routes to Schools travel plans for consistency with the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, with the authority to refer concerns to staff and council as necessary. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 2 3. Coordinate between government agencies, schools, and community organizations to address bicycle and pedestrian issues of mutual concern. The Town should promote coordination between the Tiburon POST or other official commission and adjacent communities' advisory committees. 4. Seek funding for bikeway projects through current local, regional, state, and federal funding programs and encourage multi-jurisdictional funding applications. OBJECTIVE B Complete a continuous network of bikeways that are feasible, fundable, and that serve bicyclists' needs, especially for travel to employment centers, schools, commercial districts, transit stops and terminals, and institutions. Objective B Policy Actions 1. Implement high priority projects, such as Multi-use Pathway improvements and Safe Routes to Schools improvements. 2. Prioritize completion of a continuous bikeway network across jurisdictional boundaries, connecting Tiburon to unincorporated areas and neighboring communities. 3. Bicycle paths in Tiburon should connect with other paths and trails where practical. 4. Consider construction of relevant planned bikeways as an integral part of any transportation facility maintenance or construction project, as feasible. 5. Construct a network that encourages bicycling to and for recreational purposes as feasible. 6. At a minimum, construct all bikeways according to Caltrans Chapter 1000 Design Guidelines. OBJECTIVE C Complete a network of walkways that serves pedestrian needs, especially for short trips to schools, downtown, transit stops and terminals, and institutions. Objective C Policy Actions 1. Implement high priority projects, such as Steps, Lanes and Paths Safe Routes to Schools improvements 2. Pedestrian routes, particularly for school children, should be established as feasible for all neighborhoods. 3. Complete missing connections to make direct routes for walking, especially connections between residential neighborhoods and the downtown area, schools and the Multi-use Pathway. 4. Where feasible, identify and reduce or eliminate impediments and obstacles to walking to school. 5. Pedestrian paths in Tiburon should connect with other paths and trails where practical. 6. For new development or redevelopment projects, consider construction of planned pedestrian facilities as feasible. 7. Work with transit authorities to ensure that pedestrian concerns are addressed in the design of transit stops. 8. Enhance opportunities for walking for recreational purposes. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 3 OBJECTIVE D Maintain and improve the quality, operation, and integrity of bikeway and walkway network facilities. Objective D Policy Actions: 1. Undertake routine maintenance of bikeway and walkway network facilities, such as sweeping bicycle lanes and sidewalks and trimming back encroaching vegetation. 2. Undertake regular inspection and periodic maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as striping, signing and surface condition to reduce safety issues for users. 3. Ensure that construction projects minimize disruption to the cycling and walking environment and that safe, direct alternate routes are signed in advance of construction for the duration of the project. All projects undertaken by outside agencies should be coordinated with the Town to ensure compliance with this policy. 4. Ensure that repair or construction of any transportation facility does not result in the permanent removal of an existing bicycle or pedestrian facility. 5. Ensure that the pedestrian walkway network is accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities where feasible. OBJECTIVE E Provide short- and long-term bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities in employment and commercial areas, in multifamily housing, at schools, and at transit facilities. Objective E Policy Actions: 1. Consider requiring bicycle parking spaces as part of new development or redevelopment projects as feasible. 2. Encourage the installation of short- and long-term public bicycle parking in and around the Downtown area. 3. Work with local schools to promote bicycle commuting and to assist in purchasing and installing long- and short-term bicycle parking. 4. Require the provision of bicycle parking at all town-permitted large events to help reduce automobile traffic and parking. OBJECTIVE F Develop and implement safety, education and encouragement plans aimed at youth, adult cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Objective F Policy Actions 1. Expand adult and youth bicycle and pedestrian education, encouragement and safety programs, particularly Share the Road programs aimed at reducing cyclist-motorist conflicts (see Section Five). 2. Promote the health and environmental benefits of walking and bicycling. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 4 2.2. PLANNING CONTEXT The following section provides context for this plan update in terms of past and ongoing planning efforts related to bicycling and walking. Infrastructure projects mentioned here are addressed in more detail in Sections 5 and 6 of this plan. It is intended that this document will be fully integrated into any future long-range plans and capital improvement plans of Tiburon. CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANS The 2008 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is consistent with the 2008 Marin County Unincorporated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) 2001 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area. The proposed improvements contained within the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan would be consistent with policies within the Circulation Element of the Tiburon General Plan that encourage connection of Downtown pedestrian and bicycle trails with other trails in Tiburon and providing safe access to schools. The following policies from the Tiburon Circulation Element have been integrated into the policies in the preceding section: C-22: The pedestrian paths and bicycle trails in Tiburon should connect with other paths and trails where practical. · C-24: Pedestrian routes, particularly for school children, shall be established for all neighborhoods. The Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) is designed with at-grade access points along its length to promote equal access for all users. The Town has approved plans to improve an existing connection to the MUP near the Pine Terrace neighborhood and Del Mar Middle School to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessibility. . The location of the MUP along Richardson Bay provides an excellent opportunity for path users to enjoy the natural environment along the Tiburon Peninsula in a sensitive manner. This natural setting also serves as a draw for bicyclists and pedestrians from around the region who utilize the MUP as a recreational resource. Access to the shoreline is consistent with both the Bay Trail Plan and Bay Conservation and Development Commission policies. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS Tiburon's efforts to improve school access around the Tiburon Peninsula have centered on the use of the MUP to reduce school traffic using Tiburon Boulevard. The Town is coordinating efforts with the Reed Union School District to encourage children to walk or bicycle to school using the MUP, as w~ll as other traditional ride sharing programs, as an alternative to single-child-occupancy vehicle transportation to and from school. The Town of Tiburon, in partnership with Caltrans and local volunteers have secured federal Safe Routes to Schools funding for school access projects, including new pathways, sidewalks and crosswalk improvements in the area around Del Mar School. Details of these projects are provided in Appendix C. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements in this plan are consistent with these planned SR2S projects. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 5 NONMOTORTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM Marin County is one of four communities nationally that has been selected by Congress to participate in a Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) and receive $25 million for improvements for walking and bicycling. Tiburon has prepared a list of Steps, Lanes and Paths projects that are eligible for funding by this program. Currently there is approximately $1.6 million in NTPP funding for this category, to be distributed countywide. More details on these projects are provided in the following section. STEPS, LANES AND PATHS Steps, Lanes and Paths is a project that a number of Marin communities have undertaken in order to address the need for pedestrian connections in areas that are not easily served by conventional sidewalk networks. Challenges such as limited right of way, steep grades and narrow roads have made it difficult to connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown areas in many Marin cities and towns. Tiburon has long recognized this challenge by identifying existing and proposed pedestrian paths and stairs in the town. In some cases, the exact condition and legal status of some of these pedestrian connectors may not be known and some may currently be in use by adjacent property owners who are not aware of their history or status. Improvement and maintenance of these connectors by the Town would increase maintenance costs and liability exposure. The issue of ADA access would need to be resolved. The Town will address these challenges as the project moves forward. This important project is intended to help the Town achieve one of its pedestrian objectives which is to connect neighborhoods more directly to the downtown and school areas. Currently the NTPP program has allocated $350,000 to three Steps, Lanes and Paths projects in Tiburon: . Lower Raccoon Path: $150,000 . Cayford Path: $90,000 · Jefferson Steps: $160,000 Details on the projects listed above and on all proposed Steps, Lanes and Paths projects can be found in Appendix B. These projects have been integrated into the project mapping found in Chapters 3 and 5. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATEe 6 2.3. BTA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST In order to meet the California Bkycle- Transportation Act requirements, the 2008 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan must include the following provisions: Table 2-1 Tiburon BT A Compliance Checklist (a) The estimated number of existing bicycle commuters in the plan area and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle commuters resultin from im lementation of the Ian. A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns which shall include, but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, ublic buildin s, and ma'or em 10 ment centers. A map and description of existing and proposed bikeways. (b) (c) (d) A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities. These shall include, but not be limited to, parking at schools, shopping centers, public buildings, and major em 10 ment centers. A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These shall include, but not be limited to, arkin facilities at transit sto s, rail and transit terminals. A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and storing dothes and equipment. These shall include, but not be limited to, locker, restroom, and shower facilities near bic cle arkin facilities. A description of bicycle safety and education programs conducted in the area included within the plan, efforts by the law enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce rovisions of the Vehicle Code. A description of the extent of citizen and community involvement in develo ment of the Ian. A description of how the bicycle transportation plan has been coordinated and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, or energy conservation plans. A description of the projects proposed in the plan and a listing of their riorities for im lementation. A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and future financial needs for projects that improve safety and convenience for bic cle commuters in the Ian area. (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Table 4-1; page 20. Table 4-2; page 22. Figure 4-1; page 1 9. Figure 3-1; page 9. Figure 5-1; page 27. Tables 3-1 through 3-3 pages 9 and 17. Table 5-1, page 24. Text, a es 7-13, 29 and 30. Figure 3-1, page 9. Figure 5-1, page 27. Text, pages 11 and 26 and 28. Figure 3-1, page 9. Figure 5-1, page 27. Text, pages 11-12 and 28. Figure 3-1, page 9. Figure 5-1, page 27. Text, pages 11, and 26. Text, pages 14-16. Text, page 1. Text, pages 5-7. Text, pages 24-45. Figure 3-1; page 9. Tables 3-1 through 3-3 pages 9 and 17. 7 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 3. EXISTING CONDITIONS In the years since the adoption of the 2001 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, significant progress has been made in improving conditions for bicycling and walking. This section of the plan describes the existing conditions in Tiburon in terms of bikeways, bicycle parking and pedestrian facilities as well as education, encouragement and enforcement activities. The bicycle map which accompanies this Plan designates Tiburon's bicycle facilities and those in adjacent unincorporated areas by Class I, II, or III in accordance with Chapter 1000 of the California Department of Transportation, Highway Design Manual - Bikeway Planning and Design. Class I Bikeways serve the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Class II Bikeways serve as a designated space for bicycles to operate on established lanes on paved streets. Class III Bikeways serve bicycles on streets which serve as routes connecting Class I or Class II bikeways or where bicycle lanes or paths are not feasible. 3.1 . EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR BICYCLING DEFINITION OF BIKEWAYS The three types of bikeways identified by Caltrans in Chapter 1000 of the Highway Design Manual are as follows. Class I Bikeway. Typically called a "bike path," a Class I bikeway provides bicycle travel on a paved right-of-way completely separated from any street or highway. Class II Bikeway. Often referred to as a "bike lane," a Class II bikeway provides a striped and stenciled lane for one-way travel on a street or highway. Class III Bikeway. Generally referred to as a "bike route," a Class III bikeway provides for shared use with motor vehicle traffic and is identified primarily by signing. Optional Shared Roadway Bicycle Marking pavement stencils are also available for use on Class III bikeways which have on-street parallel parking (see diagram on following page). It is important to note that bicycles are permitted on all roads in the State of California and in Tiburon (with the exception of access-controlled freeways). As such, Tiburon's entire street network is effectively the Town's bicycle network, regardless of whether or not a bikeway stripe, stencil, or sign is present on a given street. The designation of certain roads as Class II or III bicycle facilities is not intended to imply that these are the only roadways intended for bicycle use. Rather, the designation of a network of Class II and III on-street bikeways recognizes that certain roadways are optimal CIaNI Bike Path ~ IlK.....'" NO lIC/TOIl \OIHtCUS OR lOOTCIlIQEO IICVCUS .- ............... 10-' 2' Class II Bike Lane ~ } .'::::::.0. . ...'-- -- CIau III Bike Route · ..t!Ul 8 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN bicycle routes, for reasons such as directness or access to significant destinations, and allows the Town of Tiburon to then focus resources on building out this primary network. Tiburon's existing network of designated bikeways is shown in Figure 3-1. Specific facility segments are discussed in more detail below. EXISTING BIKEWAY FACILITIES The town's existing bikeway system is composed of nearly 3 miles of bikeways, including 2.2 miles of Class I Multi-use Pathways and 0.7 miles of Class II Bicycle Lanes. The existing bicycle facilities follow the Tiburon Boulevard corridor, which forms the primary bicycle transportation and recreation spine of the Tiburon Peninsula. The existing facilities may be insufficient to serve the large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive. ~._-- I 1 I V_W_,!ro<nC"<b I I I , .r- - --"- - - ,(- - - - - - - - - I 1_""""<1 I : ~~:-" I bomClltli I I I I I I ~~. I : I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I A cMe I -Jt- - - - - - - - - - - - - C"'l~' ofSh_d l.". IUfh'Q /,Ii.."""" 1'..0' r_ C"'l> The Richardson Bay Multi-Use Path (MUP) is classified as a Class I bicycle path. The MUP runs the full length of the Richardson Bay Linear Park, from Blackie's Pasture in the north to Downtown Tiburon. The MUP is in close proximity to schools, shopping areas, parks and public facilities. The MUP was improved over a one-mile segment from South-of-Knoll Park towards Downtown Tiburon in 2007; further improvements, including better access from Del Mar Middle School to the MUP and McKegney Green, are approved for construction. A segment of Class II bicycle lanes runs along Tiburon Boulevard from the southerly end of the MUP into Downtown Tiburon, to the intersection with Paradise Drive. Existing bikeways and bicycle parking facilities are shown on the map in Figure 3-1. Table 3-1 Existing Tiburon Bikeways The Multi-Use Path Blackie's Pasture Rd. Mar West St. I 2.2 Tiburon Blvd.-Paradise Dr. Mar West St. Mar West St. II 0.7 9 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN TIBURON (A\ DATA SOURCE \J [) MARINMAP 0 Miles 0.5 LEGEND Bicycle Facilities Existing _ Class I Bikeway or Multi-Use Path II CilyHall - Class II Bikeway 8 Bike Parking - Class III Bikeway : School - Bay Trail TIBURON BICYCLE PLAN EXISTING BIKEWAYS BIKEWAY SIGNAGE In 2005 the County of Marin received $189,000 in grant funding to design and implement a Countywide Bicycle Route Guide Signage project in partnership with local jurisdictions. The goal of the project is to encourage commuting by bicycle through Marin and make recreational biking more attractive to the public. The signage provides cyclists with directions and destinations at key intersections, so that residents and visitors will be able to navigate more easily. The Marin Public Works Directors Association selected a uniform sign for the County which has a logo of Mount Tamalpais in the background. The guide signage is intended to complement the County's Share the Road sign age program. The County has installed numbered bike route signs between Tiburon and Mill Valley, though the unincorporated area of Strawberry. The Town of Tiburon received numbered signs from the County which were installed within the Town along the MUP, Tiburon Boulevard and Trestle Glen Boulevard. A small number of signs remain to be installed in Caltrans jurisdiction adjacent to the town. Town staff is working to secure encroachment permits to install these signs in Caltrans- controlled areas. BICYCLE SUPPORT FACILITIES Bicycle support facilities include bicycle parking racks, lockers and changing facilities. Any facility that assists commuting or recreational cyclists to complete their journey is also considered a support facility. Bicycle parking is important not only for local residents but for the large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive and to take the ferry to Angel Island and back. Approximately 84 bicycle parking spaces are currently provided in the immediate vicinity of the Downtown Tiburon Ferry Terminal, within the remodeled plaza near the intersection of Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive. Additional bicycle parking racks are provided adjacent to bus stops at Point Tiburon Plaza and near the Donahue Building in Shoreline Park, the Elephant Rock fishing pier, and the Belvedere- Tiburon Library. Bicycle parking spaces are also located near several private businesses, including the Tiburon Playhouse theaters, the Main Street parking lot, Ark Rowand Paradise Cafe. Bicycle parking facilities are also located on the grounds of all existing schools in Tiburon. There are public restrooms adjacent to the Angel Island Ferry dock, within Tiburon Town Hall and the Belvedere- Tiburon Library, and at various locations adjacent to or near the MUP including South-of-Knoll Park and Blackie's Pasture. Drinking water and telephones are available near the Angel Island Ferry Dock, at various downtown establishments, and at the Belvedere- Tiburon Library at the southeast terminus of the MUP. Currently there are no publicly accessible change or shower facilities, although such facilities may exist in private buildings. BICYCLE ACCESS TO TRANSIT Providing bicycle access to transit allows bicyclists to extend the distance they are able to travel, enabling cycling as a regional mode of travel. Tiburon residents have access to three transit services, Golden Gate Transit buses (commuter and regular service to Marin County, Sonoma County and San Francisco), Blue and Gold Ferry (commuter and regular service San Francisco) and the Tiburon- TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 11 Angel Island Ferry Company (serving recreational trips to Angel Island State Park). All local bus transit service in Marin County is operated under contract with the Marin County Transit District (MCTD). Most bus stops within the Town of Tiburon do not have bicycle racks located at the stops, with the exceptions noted above. As noted, the Tiburon Ferry Terminal has bicycle parking and bicycles are allowed on all ferry vehicles. Up to two bicycles can fit on racks mounted to the front of all Golden Gate Transit buses less than 60 ft. long. "MCI" type buses longer than 60 ft. were recently outfitted with luggage bay racks that allow two bicycles to ride in the underfloor luggage area. In addition, the MTCD has included an element in their long-range transit plan to upgrade all bus-mounted front bicycle racks from two to three capacity fixtures. SHARE THE ROAD SIGNS Yellow "Share the Road" bicycle warning signs are posted at several locations within and nearby the town, primarily on the Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive corridors. These signs are intended to increase motorist and cyclist awareness of the need to share narrow roadways with limited sightlines or potential safety concerns. 3.2. EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR WALKING DEFINITION OF PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Generally, there are two types of pedestrian facilities, those intended for exclusive use by pedestrians, such as sidewalks, and those shared with other users (i.e. Class I Multi-use Pathways). In addition, in California sidewalks can be legally used by cyclists unless otherwise signed or locally regulated. Pedestrian facilities at intersections can include crosswalks, pedestrian crosswalk signals, warning signage, curb ramps and other treatments to promote safety and accessibility for disabled users. The California Vehicle Code Section 275 defines a crosswalk as either: · That portion of a roadway included within the prolongation or connection of the boundary lines of sidewalks at intersections where the intersecting roadways meet at approximately right angles, except the prolongation of such lines from an alley across a street. · Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface. At intersections, a crosswalk is effectively a legal extension of the sidewalk across the roadway. Crosswalks are present at all intersections, whether marked or unmarked, unless the pedestrian crossing is specifically prohibited by the local jurisdiction. At mid-block locations, crosswalks only exist if they are marked. Traffic control devices must follow the procedures set forth in the California version of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), while elements such as sidewalks and curb cuts must comply with guidelines for implementing the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 12 EXISTING WALKWAYS In addition to the MUP, the Town of Tiburon has a variety of pedestrian facilities consisting of sidewalks, crosswalks, stairways and walkways. A number of these facilities are more or less developed, consisting of historic stairways and unpaved or narrow footpaths. Examples of high-use pedestrian areas include the downtown area and crossings of Tiburon Boulevard to access destinations such as schools, the post office and library. In addition, a walkway was recently completed along a segment of Mar West Avenue. Some of these walkways do not meet ADA requirements for width, obstructions, tripping hazards or curb ramps. With the exception of recreational trails and undeveloped pathways, walkway are generally lacking in the hillside neighborhood areas. EXISTING CROSSWALK AND OTHER FACILITIES "t 5' nn, Planter S1rip Property Une Pedestrian exposure at intersections directly affects safety, especially for older persons and children who may not be able to cross streets quickly or discern (or be seen by) on-coming traffic. Generally intersections along Tiburon Boulevard and elsewhere in the downtown area have marked crosswalks. In addition, a number of intersection and mid-block crossings are marked along Tiburon Boulevard, primarily at access points to MUP. CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE In January of 1999 the Town Council adopted the Town Transition Plan for Installation of Curb Cuts for Disabled Access. This plan is a self-assessment inventory of existing and missing curb ramps that, when completed, would bring the Town in compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Subsequent to adopting this plan, the Town completed curb ramp projects within its jurisdiction per the adopted transition plan. Remaining curb ramps to be completed are located within Caltrans jurisdiction. 3.3. DESCRIPTION OF PAST EXPENDITURES The following is a summary of bicycle and pedestrian facility projects constructed since adoption of the 2001 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Table 3-2 Tiburon Past Ex enditures 2001-2008 Multi-use Pathway Improvements $60,000 Retaining walls and new signage. $29,750 Ferry Terminal Bicycle Parking Reconstruction and expansion of the bicycle racks near the Downtown ferry docks. 13 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 3.4. SAFETY, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS The Town of Tiburon, the Transportation Authority of Marin, the BP AC and nonprofit groups such as the Marin County Bicycle Coalition have sponsored or participated in a variety of programs to promote safe bicycling and walking in the Town. TIBURON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BPAC SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS The BPAC and the Town have undertaken a crosswalk awareness program. In addition to day-to- day enforcement of traffic laws, since 2001, the Tiburon Police Department has conducted several "pedestrian decoy" ticketing efforts with BP AC volunteers, targeting motorists who don't yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. The BP AC has volunteered annually to stand at crosswalks and do "safe crossing pedestrian education" teaching people how to safely cross in crosswalks; coordinated with school opening every year. Since 2005 the Tiburon Police Department has partnered with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition to conduct Share the Road Checkpoints on an annual basis at selected locations in Tiburon. More information on the Share the Road program is below. The Tiburon Police Department regularly conducts bicycle safety awareness programs with children in the local school districts, including a bicycle rodeo conducted in conjunction with local schools. The Tiburon Police Department has the discretion to issue citations to offenders who have violated traffic safety laws on bicycles, in-line skates or skateboards. As a result of these efforts, Tiburon has historically maintained an extremely low incidence of bicycle accidents due to heightened citizen awareness, mainly due to these efforts by the Police Department and BP AC volunteers. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS The countywide Safe Routes to Schools program began in 2000 as an effort to reduce congestion and encourage healthy exercise and transportation habits among school aged children in Marin County. The program has since expanded to its current level, with 45 schools and over 18,470 students participating countywide. Each year, the program has successfully decreased the percentage of drive-alone students at participating schools through innovative classroom activities, contests and events, and initiation of engineering improvements. The program consists of five key components - education, englneenng, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation - which are described below. · Edecation - Classroom lessons teach children the skills necessary to navigate through busy streets and show them how to be active participants in the program. Table 3-3 shows education programs completed in Tiburon Schools. · Engineering - The Program's licensed traffic engineer works with schools and the Town in developing a plan to provide a safer environment for children to walk and bike to school. The focus is on creating physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding the school, reducing speeds and establishing improved crosswalks and pathways. · Encouragement - Events, contests and promotional materials are incentives that encourage children and parents to try walking and biking. Table 3-3 shows encouragement programs completed in Tiburon Schools. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 14 · Enforcement - Police officers, crossing guards and law enforcement officials particIpate throughout the Safe Routes process to encourage safer travel through the community. Targeted enforcement of speed limits and other traffic laws around schools make the trip to school more predictable for students. This plan also includes enforcement enhancements and outreach to drivers through driver safety campaigns. · Evaluation - Program participation is regularly monitored to determine the growth in student and parent participation. As detailed in Table 3-3 Reed Elementary, Bel Aire Elementary and Del Mar Middle Schools have participated in the program. A Safe Routes to Schools Task Force has been formed for the Reed Union School District to create Safe Routes to Schools Travel Plans which include engineering recommendations, enforcement, driver education programs and encouragement programs. Chapter 5 includes proposals for growing participation in the Safe Routes to Schools Program in Tiburon. Crossing Guards have been used at several locations at crosswalks of Tiburon Blvd from pathway. As noted in Section 2, The Town of Tiburon has secured federal Safe Routes to Schools funding for school access projects, including new pathways, sidewalks and crosswalk improvements in the area around Del Mar School. Details of these projects are provided in Appendix C. Table 3-3 provides details about specific schools participation in Education and Encouragement components of the TAM SR2S program. SHARE THE PATH AND SHARE THE ROAD EFFORTS Tiburon has a low rate of bike and pedestrian collisions but many reports of near-misses, especially between bikes and pedestrians on the MUP. The BPAC and the town have been working on a "Share the Path" outreach and education project. The project involves putting up new safety signs and creating and distributing a pathway safety pamphlet. In 2005, the BP AC worked with MCBC and the Tiburon Police Department to conduct a Share the Path day, including a checkpoint table to stop cyclists and pedestrians to give out safety information and handing out "goodie bags" to entice participants. These activities were well-received by the public and carried in local news media. The Tiburon Police Department and the BP AC have participated in the Marin County Bicycle Coalition's Share the Road Campaign. The campaign includes three components: checkpoints, basic street skills classes, and public presentations. At checkpoints, uniformed police, highway patrol officers and volunteers from the bicycle coalition stop vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians and provide them with share the road flyers. Flyers contain California Vehicle Code information, codes of conduct for bicyclists and motorists, and additional safety tips to prevent road rage. Tiburon hosted checkpoints in 2005 and 2006. Basic Street Skills Classes are provided free of charge by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Classes provide information on how to avoid collisions and citations, how to ride safely, improve visibility and the legal rights of cyclists. Cyclists who have received a bicycle violation may attend this class to reduce their fine to $50. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 15 The Marin County Bicycle Coalition also provides a Share the Road presentation for the public. The presentation is available by request, and includes information on the rights and responsibilities of cyclists and drivers and focuses on ways each group can behave courteously to avoid collisions. The BP AC met with bicycle rental companies in SF and provided feedback on their maps in terms of routing and including safety tips for riders, like wearing helmets. The BP AC has been trying to work with MCBC to do outreach to bicycle clubs regarding riding in Tiburon. 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Unlike automobile use, where historical trip generation studies and traffic counts allow one to estimate future "demand" for travel, bicycle trip generation methods are less advanced and standardized. Land use patterns can help predict demand and are important to bikeways planning because changes in land use (and particularly employment areas) will affect average commute distance, which in turn affects the attractiveness of bicycling as a commute mode. Figure 4-1, the land use map from the Tiburon General Plan, is included on the next page. The Tiburon bikeways network will connect the neighborhoods where people live to the places they work, shop, engage in recreation, or go to school. An emphasis will be placed on regional bikeways and transit connections centered on the major activity centers in Tiburon, including: Downtown commercial district Civic buildings such as the Town Hall and Library Schools Bus stops and the ferry terminal Neighborhood parks and regional recreational areas Employment centers 4.2. SETTLEMENT PATTERNS AND DESTINATIONS Tiburon's development has been determined in large part by the history of rail and ferry transport in Marin County and the Bay Area. The Northwestern Pacific Railway lines which formerly connected Mill Valley and Corte Madera to downtown Tiburon encouraged developement within walking distance of the former train station in downtown. As automobile use grew, new roads were placed on or alongside the train beds, creating the existing arterial road system including Tiburon Boulevard. After World War II, Tiburon grew away from its original dense settlement pattern around the downtown area, creating a variety of neighborhoods in the hilly areas of town which were less accessible by walking or bicycling. The Town of Tiburon is a predominantly residential community, primarily consisting of relatively low density single-family housing, some medium density multiple-family homes, and limited commercial and office uses clustered primarily within the downtown area. The existing land uses in Tiburon are shown in the attached Figure 4-1, found in the Land Use Element of the Tiburon General Plan. This map includes the location of land uses such as commercial areas which are potential bicycle and pedestrian destinations in Tiburon. The people of Tiburon commute to three major employment centers: San Francisco, San Rafael and businesses within Tiburon. Most get to their Marin County jobs by car and some by bus or bicycle. Tiburon area school destinations include Reed, Bel Aire and Del Mar schools. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 18 t ~ · !~Uh ~htldn . ~j i ~~. ~, r.i: 0 "ill ~jS} ~ I 0 ~ . I ) - I I I I ! i i ~ t .. , i ~ ; ! j ~ (& ... · i J;_ I ~ ~ ~ i !I I : t i I - ! f J ; ,~ I ~ ~ ~ J f i ;ai!_II-'" i ;-.!t:I~i" II ii-i.:.t!ijS., If f-. i ;pt i ~~ ll! .J.'II:I~3:.;81' : I ~ .- S ~ III :;s "tJ l.O ~ ,.., 0 ~ ~ ~ l.O III 0 5 \5 ~ ~ ~ ~ d I ~ .~ 0 ~ I J .I ilJ I 4.3. BICYCLE AND PED'ESTRIAN ACTIVITY In 2007, the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) a federally-funded project of the Marin County Department of Public Works, conducted counts and surveys of bicyclists and pedestrians throughout Marin County. The top five places in Marin County with the highest volumes of combined bicycle and pedestrian activity included Tiburon Blvd./Main Street (1,800 people). Of all counted locations this intersection also ranked in the top four of highest bike/ped weekday peak commuter hour activity and ranked as the second most popular weekend bicycling and walking location in the county. These results may be influenced by weekday access to the Ferry Terminal and may reflect the weekend popularity of Tiburon's multi-use path, the large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive and also the relationship between shopping/ eating/ sight seeing and pedestrian activity. 4.4. COMMUTE PATTERNS A central focus of presenting commute information is to identify the current "mode split" of people that travel in Tiburon. Mode split refers to the choice of transportation a person selects to reach their destinations, be it walking, bicycling, taking a bus, or driving. One major objective of any bicycle facility improvement is to increase the percentage of people who choose to bike rather than drive or be driven. Every saved vehicle trip or vehicle mile represents quantifiable reductions in air pollution and can help in lessening automobile traffic congestion. Journey to work and travel time to work data were obtained from the 2000 US Census for Tiburon, Marin County, California, and the United States. Primary mode of journey to work data is shown in Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Tiburon Commute Mode Split Compared to the State and Nation Bicycle 0.4% 0.9% 1.1% 0.4% Walk 3.0% 3.0% 3.3% 2.5% Public Transit 4.9% 5.3% 11.1 % 11.7% Drove Alone 78.2% 74.7% 71.8% 71.9% Carpool 12.6% 15.1 % 11.8% 11.7% Other 0.5% 1.1% 0.6% 1.7% As shown, about 0.40/0 of all employed Tiburon residents commute primarily by bicycle. Census data do not include the number of people who bicycle for recreation or for utilitarian purposes, students who bicycle to school, and bicycle commuters who travel from outside Tiburon, and are TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 20 therefore likely to undercount true cycling rates. Recreational cycling is especially popular in Tiburon, with its easy access to popular recreational routes along Paradise Drive and other areas. Comparatively, Tiburon's rate of commute cycling is low-when compared to Marin County as a whole-and there are many possibilities for improving it. Tiburon has a very high percentage of commuters who take public transit to work-11.70/0, compared with 5.30/0 for the state. Systemwide, two percent of Golden Gate Transit riders arrive at bus stops by bicycle.1 If bicycle connections to Golden Gate Transit stops and the Tiburon Ferry Terminal are improved, and especially if these connections are coupled with improved bicycle storage and expanded service, it would be possible to shift some vehicle trips to the bus stops and ferry terminal into bicycle trips. In addition, bicycle commuting from Tiburon to Marin County work destinations may be suffering from a lack of good connections to and through adjacent communities. This plan, along with the Marin County Unincorporated Areas Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan are intended to address these connections between communities. POTENTIAL FUTURE AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS Tiburon lies within the San Francisco Bay Area Basin, which is regulated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). According to the California Air Resources Board, as of July 2005, the air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area Basin did not meet the minimum State health-based standards for one-hour concentrations ground-level ozone and the State standards for Particulate Matter (PM10) and Fine Particulate Matter (pM2.5).2 Currently, the Basin is classified as marginal non-attainment area for the Federal8-hour ozone standard. According to the BAAQMD, motor vehicles are responsible for approximately 75 percent of the smog in the Bay Area. Reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMTs) is a key goal of the BAAQMD, and fully implementing Tiburon's bicycle network may help achieve this goal by providing residents improved options for getting to work, school, or shopping without relying on motor vehicles. Based on data from the 2000 Census and estimates of bicycle mode share for students, the current number of daily bicycle commuters (adjusted to include travel to work, to school and to transit trips) in Tiburon is estimated to be 93 riders, making 286 daily trips and saving an estimated 282 VMTs per weekday. Table 4-2 quantifies the estimated reduction in VMTs in Tiburon following a modest increase in the adjusted bicycle mode share to 3.20/0, and the estimated reduction from current levels in air pollutants based on the best available local and national data. It is conservatively estimated that the total number of work and school commuters could increase from the current estimate of 93 to 118. This would result in an estimated decrease of 2 kg/day of HC, 17 kg/day of CO, 1 kg/day of NOX and 87,577 kg/day of C02. This improvement in air quality could be greater if improving conditions for bicyclists attracts bicyclists to the Town whose trips originate outside of Tiburon. Tiburon's mild climate and rising fuel costs will also encourage additional cycling as more attractive routes and gap closures are accomplished. 1 Marin County Transit District. "Marin County Transit Short Range Transit Plan", March 2006. 2 BAAQMD. Ambient Air Quality Standards & Bay Area Attainment Status. Last updated July 15, 2005. <www.baaqmd.gov/pln/air_quality/ambiencair_quality.htm> TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 21 Table 4-2 Bicycle Commute and Air Quality Projections Tiburon Population Number of Commuters Number of Bicycle-to-Work Commuters Bicycle-to-Work Mode Share School Children Grades K-8 Estimated School Bicycle Commuters Number of College Students Estimated College Bicycle Commuters Average Weekday Golden Gate Ridership Number of Daily Bike-Golden Gate Transit Users Estimated Total Number of Bicycle Commuters and Utilitarian Riders Estimated Adjusted Mode Share 8,747 3,661 16 0.44% 1,059 53 344 17 334 7 93 1.1% 2000 US Census 2000 US Census (Employed persons minus those working at home) 2000 US Census Mode share percentage of Bicycle to Work Commuters 2000 US Census, population ages 5-14 Lamorinda School Commute Study (Fehr & Peers Associates, 1995) and San Diego County School Commute Study (1990). (5%) 2000 US Census National Bicycling & Walking Study, FHW A, Case Study No. 1, 1995. Review of bicycle commute share in seven unversity communities (5%) Average of weekday system wide Golden Gate Transit boardings on Bus Routes serving Tiburon (Marin Transit Data Request) GGT Existing Conditions System Levels Analysis Report 2005, Page 4-24 Total of bike-to-work, transit, school, college and utilitarian bicycle commuters. Does not include recreational trips. Estimated Bicycle Commuters diveded by population Total Daily Bicycle Trips Reduced Vehicle Trips per Weekday Reduced Vehicle Miles per Weekday 186 86 282 Total bicycle commuters x 2 (for round trips) plus total number of utilitarian bicycle trips Assumes 73% of bicycle trips replace vehicle trips for adults/ college students and 53% for school children Assumes average one-way trip travel length of 4.6 miles for adults/ college students and 0.5 mile for schoolchildren Number of workers with commutes nine minutes or less Number of workers who already bicycle or walk to work Number of potential bicycle commuters Future number of new bicycle commuters Total Future Daily Bicycle Commuters Future Total Daily Bicycle Trips Future Reduced Vehicle Trips per Weekday Future Reduced Vehicle Miles per Weekday Future Reduced Vehicle Miles per Year 272 16 256 26 118 237 173 795 210,775 US Census 2000 US Census 2000 Calculated by subtracting number of workers who already bicycle or walk from the number of workers who have commutes 9 minutes or less Based on capture rate goal of 10% of potential bicycle riders Current daily bicycle commuters plus future bicycle commuters Total bicycle commuters x 2 (for round trips) Assumes 73% of bicycle trips replace vehicle trips Assumes average one-way trip travel length of 4.6 miles for adults. Assumes 12 mph average bicycle speed; 23 minute average travel time. Travel time data from NHTS 2001 Trends, Table 26. 256 weekdays per year TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 22 2008 UPDATE Reduced HC (kg/weekday) 2 (0.0028 kg/mile) Reduced CO (kg/weekday) 17 (0.0209 kg/mile) Reduced NOX (kg/weekday) 1 (0.00139 kg/mile) Reduced C02 (kg/weekday) 87,577 (.4155 kg/mile) Reduced HC (metric tons/year) 1 1000 kg per metric ton; 256 weekdays/year Reduced CO (metric tons/year) 4 1000 kg per metric ton; 256 weekdays/year Reduced NOX (metric tons/year) 0 1000 kg per metric ton; 256 weekdays/year Reduced C02 (metric tons/year) 22,420 1000 kg per metric ton; 256 weekdays/year Emissions rates from EPA report 420-F-00-0 13 "Emission Facts: Average Annual Emisisons and Fuel Consumption for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks." 2000. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 23 5. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS This section provides information about the proposed improvements for bicycling and walking in the Town of Tiburon including both physical improvements (bike paths, lanes, routes, bike parking, walkways, crossing improvements) and education, enforcement and encouragement programs (e.g. Safe Routes to Schools). As shown in the preceding Existing Conditions chapter, Tiburon's current walkway and bikeway system provides opportunities for nonmotorized travel through a network of sidewalks and Class I Pathways, Class II bicycle lanes and III bicycle routes. However, significant gaps remain in the bikeway system which are critical to providing good connectivity for cyclists riding both within the Town of Tiburon and attempting to travel to neighboring communities. The connections from residential areas to schools and from the town to Strawberry, Mill Valley and Corte Madera still present significant obstacles to cyclists. Improvements in pedestrian circulation are also needed to increase access from neighborhood areas to downtown and schools as well as encourage safe walking throughout the town. The vision for bicycling includes completing and improving existing bicycle paths, lanes and routes, including signing and stenciling, installing parking and implementing programs. For pedestrians, the vision is to maintain and improve existing walkways and crosswalks, and improve access from the neighborhood areas to the MUP, downtown and schools through a series of stairway and walkway improvements. Detailed priorities for implementation are listed in Chapter 6. Table 5-1 Tiburon Proposed Bikeways - 2008 Tiburon Blvd.* Trestle Glen Blvd. Tiburon Town Limit Tiburon Blvd. Trestle Glen Boulevard Paradise Dr. II II 0.60 0.61 Greenwood Beach Rd. Paradise Dr. Paradise Dr.-Bay Trail** Brunini Wy. Mar West St. Trestle Glen Blvd. Barbaree Wy. Tiburon Town Limit Corte Madera Town Limit III III III 0.48 0.54 0.12 *Segment in Caltrans, not Town ofTiburon jurisdiction. **Segment in County of Marin, not Town of Tiburon jurisdiction. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 24 5.1 . BICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED CLASS I - MULTI-USE PATHWAY As noted in the Existing Conditions, Tiburon's current bikeway system is composed primarily of Class I and II bikeways along the Tiburon Boulevard corridor. The current update does not propose any new segments of Class I Pathway. However a number of improvements to the existing MUP have recently been completed, with more planned in the short and long-term. The following potential improvements are presented for future study and action by the Town: · Applying for an engineering study for improvements to the Bay Trail for bicyclists and pedestrians between Greenwood Cove Drive and Greenwood Beach Road. Possible future improvements include safety improvements connecting Strawberry Drive to Greenwood Cove Drive and a new MUP along Greenwood Cove Drive to Greenwood Beach Road, connecting to the existing MUP at Blackie's Pasture. · Improving the MUP and bikeways at the Mar West Street/Tiburon Boulevard intersection, where it transitions from Class I to Class II, specifically the area immediately east of the intersection of Tiburon Boulevard and Cove Road. · Improving the MUP with engineering solutions to "calm" bicycle traffic around other pathway users. The BP AC has suggested creating "bicycle rumble strips" using strips of colored thermoplastic tape as a possible solution. Further study is needed to determine appropriate solutions. See Appendix A for the Multi-Use Pathway Master Plan which details proposed long-term improvements for the MUP, developed by the POST and Town staff. The small number of proposed pathways should be understood in terms of the lack of public right- of-way for such projects. PROPOSED CLASS II - STRIPED BICYCLE LANES Proposed bicycle lanes in Tiburon are intended primarily to complete bikeways gaps on the Tiburon Peninsula as well as connecting to neighboring communities. · Trestle Glen Boulevard: Constructing a Class II bikeway along both sides of Trestle Glen Boulevard from Tiburon Boulevard to Paradise Drive. This would connect Tiburon Boulevard and the MUP to existing and proposed residential areas along Trestle Glen Boulevard and Paradise Drive and to provide better access to Corte Madera. The Town completed a feasibility study of this project in 2003, which identified significant obstacles to implementation. Costs for the preferred alternative from that study are provided in Chapter 6: Plan Implementation. For more details on this project, please see the Trestle Glen Bikewqy Stu4J (2003). · Tiburon Boulevard: Bicycle Lanes are proposed as a long-term improvement and to provide a direct connection between Tiburon, Strawberry and Mill Valley. As noted above, the Town has also identified needed improvements to the on-street bikeways at the Mar West Street/Tiburon Boulevard intersection, where the bikeway transitions from Class I to Class II. As with Class I Pathways, the small number of proposed bicycle lanes throughout the Town should be understood in terms of the lack of public right-of-way for road widening and the challenge of removing on-street parking in heavily used areas. Segment details can be found in Table 5-1. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 25 PROPOSED CLASS III - SIGNED BICYCLE ROUTES Proposed bicycle routes in Tiburon are intended to improve connections to neighboring communities where Class I pathways may not be feasible and to improve safety on recreational routes. The minimum treatment for these routes would be standard Bicycle Route signage. Areas with on-street parking should be considered for Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings ("Sharrows"). Additional safety signage such as Share the Road signs or other MUTCD safety signage is recommended for all segments. In addition, narrow curvy roadways should be considered for shoulder widening or addition of pullouts and passing areas along with Share the Road signage. See Figure 5-1 for an example of potential "Rural Roads" type treatments. · Paradise Drive: Safety improvements along this narrow section of the "Tiburon Loop", used by large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes. Where on-street parking exists, Shared Roadway Markings should be installed. Where feasible, consistent with the County of Marin Unincorporated Areas Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, the roadway should be periodically widened to meet the Caltrans recommended minimum of 4'. Widening should be considered where needed at the following types of locations: o Turnouts: provided periodically to allow motorists to safely pass cyclists o Uphill side of the road: allows cyclists to move over as they slow down during climbs, enabling motorists to safely pass o Blind corners: allows cyclists to move over and provides extra "shy zone" through turns with limited lane widths. . Greenwood Beach Road: A Class III bikeway would improve this connection between Strawberry /Mill Valley and Tiburon's MUP. Short-term improvements should include installation of bicycle route signs provided by the County to the Town and installation of Shared Roadway Markings alongside on-street parking areas. Periodic shoulder widening should be considered in areas with no existing curb and gutter. Traffic calming should be considered in areas with existing curb and gutter. ....- -....,....--.. ....~ /!- l~ ;, \~ ,,/1 ..-.:_:...~,~ __ IP..... '"''':II,-~''''''''-' /'..."....".,.,~~ ~....~..!..._''P 01'5 fi' .f.. hG SI:A.[ Segment details for Class III Signed Bicycle Routes can be found in Table 5-1. BICYCLE PARKING AND END-OF-TRIP FACILITIES Bicycle parking includes standard bike racks, weather-protected bicycle parking, enclosed lockers, and secure "corrals". In addition, due to lack of sidewalk space for bicycle rack placement the BP AC has recommended a trial installation of "on-street" bicycle parking areas which would take the place of unused red curb zone areas in the downtown area. Other end-of-trip facilities include showers and changing facilities. 26 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN c ~. ~ Consider narrowl1g lanHto 11' 1 hl'9 RURAL ROAD BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS . Figure 5-1: Example Road Shoulder and Signage Improvements TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 27 RECOMMENDA TIONS Increase Public Bicycle Parking Facilities and Encourage Provision of Shower and Changing Facilities The Town should continue to provide and where appropriate increase bike racks at public destinations, including major bus stops, the Ferry Terminal, community centers, libraries, parks, schools and commercial areas. All bicycle parking should be in a secure area, if possible. Employers should be encouraged to provide secure indoor parking, covered bicycle parking, or bicycle lockers. The following are potential new or improved locations for inverted-u or equivalent secure bicycle parking racks: . Town Hall . All Tiburon schools; the exact need for bicycle parking at schools is not known at this time but it is assumed that need for bicycle parking will grow along with school bicycle commuters. Bicycle parking locations which serve the large numbers of cyclists who visit the town to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive should not be overlooked. Provide Valet Bike Parking at Public Events As described in the policy recommendations in Chapter 2, a formal program to provide closed-in secure bicycle corrals at all large public permitted events to encourage residents and visitors to bicycle rather than drive should be instituted. In the past valet parking has been provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition and others at special events held in Marin County. Volunteers are critical to the success of such a program as they are typically used to staff the corral during the events. BICYCLE SIGNAL DETECTION The Town of Tiburon has no official policy regarding bicycle signal detection, primarily because all signalized intersections in the Town are along Tiburon Boulevard which is in Caltrans jurisdiction. The following recommendations are intended as best practices for the Town to work with Caltrans to include bicycle signal detection at existing and future signalized intersections along Tiburon Boulevard. These recommendations should also be applied to future traffic signals developed within the Town's jurisdiction. RECOMMENDA TONS Calibrate Loop Detectors and Video Detection Devices Detector loops and video detection devices can facilitate faster and more convenient motorist trips, but if they aren't calibrated properly or stop functioning, they can frustrate cyclists waiting for signals to change, unaware that their bicycle is not being detected. Where appropriate, the Town should ensure that all existing loops and video detection devices are calibrated and operable for bicycle users. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 28 Develop Policy of Installing Bicycle-Calibrated Loop Detectors or Video Detection with Bicycle Zones at Signalized Intersections The Town should develop a policy of supporting bicycle-calibrated loop detectors at intersections along designated bike routes as they are repaved. For new installations it is recommended that Caltrans or the Town use Type D for lead loops in all regular travel lanes shared with bicycles. Within bike lanes it is recommended that Caltrans or the Town install Bicycle Loop Detectors (BLDs) using narrow Type C loops. Where video detection is currently or planned to be in use, it is recommended that the Town or Caltrans implement a practice of incorporating additional detection zones for bicycles, especially for intersections with sidepath, wide curb lane or Class II bicycle lane facilities. Video image detection should sense bicycles in all approach lanes and also on the left side of right-turn channelization islands. Some video systems can estimate approach speed, and this capability could be used to extend the green time for slow objects assumed to be bicycles. Apply Pavement Stenciling to Indicate Detection Areas Since most cyclists, as well as motorists, do not know how loop detectors or video detection work, all detector loops and video detection areas expected to be used by cyclists should be marked by a pavement stencil such as the Caltrans Standard Plan A24C bicycle detection marking that shows cyclists where to stop to activate the loop or video detection. Educational materials distributed by the Town should describe how to activate bicycle detectors. Stencils should be repainted as needed by Caltrans or the Town along with other roadway markings. SHARE THE ROAD SIGNS Yellow "Share the Road" bicycle warning signs have been installed by the County of Marin at several locations near the town. These signs are intended to increase motorist and cyclist awareness of the need to share narrow roadways with limited sightlines or other potential safety issues. RECOMMENDA TON The Tiburon POST should make recommendations for where future "Share the Road" signs should be installed, keeping in mind the goal of minimizing "sign pollution." "Share the Road" signs are intended for installation on Class III bike routes and in other locations where there may be fast moving traffic and narrow right-of-way, limited sightlines or other potential safety concerns. The Share the Road signs are intended to complement the County Bicycle Route Guide Sign System. COUNTY BICYCLE ROUTE GUIDE SIGNS As described in Chapter 3, the County of Marin has undertaken a bicycle route guide signage project that marks countywide bicycle routes and the Town of Tiburon received numbered signs from the County which were installed within the Town. RECOMMENDA TON A small number of signs remain to be installed in Caltrans jurisdiction adjacent to the town. Town staff should continue to work to secure encroachment permits to install these signs in Caltrans- controlled areas, fulfilling the Town's goal of providing concise and clear signage for bicycle and pedestrian routes. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 29 A.. ORTE MADERA TIBURON BICYCLE PLAN EXISTING & PROPOSED BIKEWAYS @ DATA SOURCE MARINMAP Miles 0.5 # NAME 1 T eather Park Path 2 Esperanza Path 3 Moitoza Lane Path 4 Lower Raccoon Lane 5 Las Lomas Lane 6 Tenaya Drive 7 Pine Terrace Path 8 Jefferson Drive Steps 9 Cayford Drive Path 10 Cove Shopping Center Path Two 11 Cove Shopping Center Path One 12 Corinthian Island Steps TIBURON LEGEND Bicycle Facilities Existing Proposed _ . . . . . Class I Bikeway or Multi-Use Path II CttyHall 8 Bike Parking l School - ..... Class II Bikeway - ..... Class III Bikeway Bay Trail _ Steps, Lanes and Paths 5.2. PEDESTRIAN F ACI'LITY IMPROVEMENTS This section discusses capital project recommendations for Tiburon's pedestrian network. These infrastructure improvements are intended to enhance pedestrian access and circulation as well as help pedestrians feel more comfortable when walking in Tiburon. A number of recommendations are made for infrastructure projects that should be implemented on a town-wide basis. These projects were divided into several categories of improvements: Sidewalk Gaps, Curb Ramps, Signalized Intersections, Signal Timing, U nsignalized Intersections. Following the town-wide project recommendations, a number of example project recommendations are identified. These projects seek to improve specific intersections, corridors, or other locations that were identified through the existing conditions and public input process as needed improvement areas. INFILL OF WALKWAY GAPS Walk gaps are areas in Tiburon where there is no walkway, or the walkway ends abruptly, resulting in a discontinuous network. Areas without walkways may force pedestrians to walk along the edge of the roadway, or may cause pedestrians to cross at undesignated crossing locations. Where feasible, providing a continuous pedestrian sidewalk along at least one or both sides of all of Tiburon's roadways is recommended. However, this practice is probably not feasible for many of the residential areas in town, outside the downtown and commercial areas along Tiburon Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: A complete town-wide inventory of walkway gaps was not within the scope of this plan update. The Town should consider conducting a comprehensive sidewalk and pathway inventory in order to develop a detailed electronic inventory of sidewalk gaps needing to be installed and develop a process for prioritizing and filling these gaps. In addition, the town should continue working to establish walkways along the existing and proposed pedestrian Steps, Lanes and Paths routes identified by the Town. REDUCTION OF CURB RADII Historically, roadway design standards called for wide curb radii at intersections to promote intersection capacity for motor vehicles. As a result, many of Tiburon's intersections have corners that force pedestrians to walk further to cross the street than at intersections with small or medium turning radii. This design also allows vehicles to make right-turns at relatively high speeds compared to smaller intersections. RECOMMENDATION: As a Town-wide policy, Tiburon should consider reducing corner curb radii when re-paving streets and installing curb ramps. Tiburon should also consider, where necessary, retrofitting curb radii at all arterial and collector intersections in high pedestrian use areas. CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS CURB RAMPS As described in Chapter 3, the Town has an adopted ADA Transition Plan. The Town has completed all the identified curb ramp projects in this self-assessment. Remaining curb ramps are located on Caltrans jurisdiction. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 31 RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should continue to install curb ramps as a part of repaving or other capital construction, as needed, if none currently exist. This would occur primarily in the downtown and commercial areas of the town, and potentially around schools and other key pedestrian destinations. The Town should work with Caltrans to install curb ramps at locations within the town which are in Caltrans jurisdiction. TRUNCATED DOMES Truncated domes provide a cue to visually-impaired pedestrians that they are entering a street or intersection. Since 2002, ADA Guidelines have called for truncated domes on curb ramps. Although it is not required for Tiburon to install truncated domes at existing curb ramps that were built prior to 2002, the Town should continue installing these devices at high priority pedestrian locations and when re-paving and upgrading existing curb ramps to meet ADA guidelines. Truncated domes are relatively inexpensive to install. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should install truncated domes in high pedestrian use areas around the downtown and along streets that provide access to the commercial and school areas. Tiburon should also install truncated domes when re-paving streets and improving existing curb ramps and elsewhere to be in compliance with ADA requirements. A curb ramp with truncated domes ~ -~~ ~. _.~) F- , t . '. (. [J I:~;:..., " ,.1".,- i / ~~'-'-'-- ~.~ -~\ /l t, ~'H'. n n ,I II ~ I i I i ! 'I PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMPS Perpendicular curb ramps are designed such that two ramps are included at intersection corners. Perpendicular ramps allow pedestrians and people in wheelchairs to access the sidewalk perpendicular to stopped traffic, and to enter into the crosswalk directly in their line of travel. Perpendicular ramps are not required by ADA or any other standard. However, perpendicular ramps are the preferred curb ramp style from a pedestrian standpoint since they provide the most direct access into the crosswalk. Perpendicular ramps do require more space to install than a single diagonal ramp, are more costly, and sometimes cannot be accommodated due to utilities or other obstructions at the corner. However, especially at major intersections in high pedestrian zones, it is recommended that they be installed where feasible. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider installing perpendicular curb ramps in high pedestrian use areas and on adjacent streets and throughout the town as needed. SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS There are a variety of engineering improvements that can improve pedestrians' walking experience when crossing signalized intersections. An improvement that is recommended for some of Tiburon's signalized intersections is signal retiming. This improvement is described below. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 32 2008 UPDATE SIGNAL TIMING Signal timing is the amount of time each phase of a signal is allotted for vehicles to pass through or pedestrians to cross the street. Per the MUTCD, standard traffic engineering design assumes that. pedestrians travel at 4.0-feet per second, which is used to determine the amount of time to assign to the pedestrian clearance interval. For slower pedestrians, such as the elderly and children, this assumed walking speed may result in them not being able to fully cross the street before the light changes. By adjusting the signal timing to a slower walking rate, slower pedestrian will have more time to cross the street. RECOMMENDATION: Because all traffic signals within the town are in Caltrans jurisdiction, Tiburon should consider working with Caltrans to improve signal timing for pedestrians. Changes such as adjusting signal timing at the three signals within the Town to allow for a pedestrian pace of 2.8-feet per second would be consistent with MUTCD recommendations for walking rates for slower pedestrians. AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals provide a cue to visually-impaired pedestrians that there is a 'Walk' signal. Audible signals are usually chirping sounds and can also be the name of the street to cross. Sounds are activated by the pedestrian push-button. The MUTCD states that installation of audible signals should be based on an engineering study that considers: . "Potential demand for accessible pedestrian signals . A request for accessible pedestrian signals . Traffic volumes during times when pedestrians might be present; including periods of low traffic volumes or high turn-on-red volumes. . The complexity of traffic signal phasing. . The complexity of intersection geometry." RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider installing audible signals at signalized intersections. UNCONTROLLED CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS Infrastructure improvements at uncontrolled crosswalk locations can help increase the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and improve the pedestrians' walking experience. These improvements are for both unmarked and marked crosswalks at intersections. HIGH-VISIBILITY CROSSWALK MARKINGS There are a variety of different striping styles for crosswalks. The Town of Tiburon utilizes two different marking styles for pedestrian crosswalks: the standard "transverse" style, consisting of two parallel lines; and the "ladder" style consisting of the two parallel lines with perpendicular ladder bars striped across the width of the crosswalk. Ladder style crosswalks are used in locations where TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 33 heightened pedestrian visibility is important, such as around school areas. However, the Town does not currently have a consistent policy to guide the application of ladder crosswalks. RECOMMENDATION: As a town-wide policy, Tiburon should consider installing ladder crosswalk markings at all uncontrolled crosswalk locations where there are existing tranverse style markings. The Town should also continue its policy of installing high-visibility ladder crosswalk markings at uncontrolled crosswalks on local streets adjacent to schools and at other locations, on a case-by-case basis. RAISED CROSSWALKS As described in the MUTCD, raised crosswalks are a combination of speed hump or speed table and crosswalk, which raises a conventional crosswalk to the level of the sidewalk, with the goal of increasing visibility of the crosswalk and encouraging frequent users to get in the habit of slowing for the pedestrian crossing. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider the use of raised crosswalks at uncontrolled crosswalk locations where there is an existing marked crosswalk and a history of poor motorist awareness of and yielding at the existing crosswalk. Raised crosswalks are appropriate for roadways with lower traffic volumes and are not typically used on high-volume arterial streets. As a form of traffic calming, raised crosswalks should be installed in consultation with police and fire to ensure access for emergency vehicles. IN-STREET YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNS In-Street Yield to Pedestrian Signs are flexible plastic "paddle" signs installed in the center of a roadway to enhance a crosswalk at uncontrolled crossing locations. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider the use of "paddle" crosswalk signs along downtown and commercial streets and at selected school and MUP access locations. IN-PAVEMENT AND OVERHEAD CROSSWALK LIGHTS These push-button activated devices are designed to improve pedestrian safety by increasing motorist and cyclist awareness of pedestrians at midblock crosswalk locations. When pedestrians push the button, lights imbedded in the pavement on either side of the crosswalk or suspended above the crosswalk illuminate in a flashing pattern. In-pavement lights have been used at the Marin County Civic Center and San Anselmo where they have been sucessful at improving motorist yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Overhead flashing signs have been sucessfully used in Fairfax and other Marin County locations. The Town of San Anselmo has experienced some unexpected maintenance cost where in-pavement crosswalk l1ghts have been used along Sir Francis Drake. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider installation of in-pavement or overhead flashing lights at mid-block crosswalk locations such as those along Tiburon Boulevard. CURB EXTENSIONS Curb extensions, also called "bulbouts" to describe their shape, are engineering improvements intended to reduce pedestrian crossing distance and increase visibility. In addition to shortening the crosswalk distance, curb extensions serve to increase pedestrian visibility by allowing pedestrians to safely step out to the edge of the parking lane where they can see into the street, also making them TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 34 more visible to oncoming drivers. Curb extensions can also improve safety by visually narrowing the roadway, cueing drivers to reduce their speed. Despite their advantages, curb extensions can require major re-engineering of the street, can be extremely costly, and are not appropriate for all situations. RECOMMENDATION: Tiburon should consider the feasibility of installing curb extensions at crosswalk locations in high pedestrian use areas where appropriate. EXAMPLE PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS The following list of pedestrian projects was developed based on past public input and the input from Staff and the BP AC. A number of these projects are already developed and funded. Note that all new crosswalk locations assume installation of curb ramps to meet ADA requirements. · Crosswalk Improvement Project: In partnership with Caltrans, conduct a thorough review of all crosswalks within Tiburon's limits, with the goal being to ensure adequate/proper labeling & signage. In addition, where appropriate, make recommendations for additional crosswalk labeling and signage. Example priority locations for potential improvements such as high visibility crosswalk striping and "paddle" crosswalk signs include the following locations. Note that these locations are all located within Caltrans jurisdiction and would require encroachment permits. · Tiburon Boulevard at the post office · Tiburon Boulevard at the library · Tiburon Boulevard at all schools · Tiburon Boulevard at Mar West Street (consider in-pavement or overhead flashing lights) · Tiburon Boulevard at Trestle Glen Boulevard · Tiburon Boulevard at Neds' Way (consider in-pavement or overhead flashing ligh ts ) . · Mar West Street at Paradise Drive · Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign age Project: Similar to bicycle route guide signage, effective pedestrian sign age directs users to nearby destinations. As of this writing, the Town has begun a plan to install such signage. Signage should be integrated into all sidewalk and crosswalk improvements recommended in the preceding section and include destinations such as the library, schools, transit, government buildings and commercial areas. · Safe Routes to Schools Del Mar School area improvements (see Appendix C for details) · Steps, Lanes Paths projects (see Appendix B for details); priority project examples: · Pedestrian path connecting Jefferson Drive and Reed Ranch Road · Path connecting Teather Park to Tiburon Peninsula Club TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 35 5.3. RECOMENDED POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Supporting policies and programs are an important component of a bicycle and pedestrian transportation system. Bikeway and walkway facilities alone are not sufficient to increase cycling or walking. Programs such as bikeway and sidewalk management and maintenance, and promotional and educational programs may contribute to improved convenience and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and help create the cultural shift that is necessary to increase walking and bicycling as a mode of transportation. The following section includes both general and specific recommendations for programs. DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECTS One of the critical challenges of providing pedestrian and bikeway improvements is funding their construction. Private projects such as new or redevelopment and public projects such as planning Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) provide excellent opportunities for cost-effective implementation of bikeways and improved pedestrian circulation. RECOMMENDATION - DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT A policy should be developed requiring bikeway and pedestrian improvements as a condition of private redevelopment or new construction. Based on specific criteria, construction of bikeways and walkways as a part of such projects could be required for development permits, as feasible. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities can also be incorporated into the town's traffic mitigation strategies as an option for developers. Bikeways and walkways to be constructed should be from the adopted Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and be reviewed by staff with the involvement of the POST. End of trip facilities such as secure, indoor bicycle parking, showers and lockers should be integrated according to national best practices, as needed. RECOMMENDATION - TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS A policy should be developed to integrate bikeway and pedestrian facility construction into the Town's Capital Improvements Projects program and other larger roadway projects when feasible. To achieve cost-savings projects such as striping bicycle lanes and high visibility crosswalks can be added to roadway construction, reconstruction and resurfacing at much lower cost proportionally to a stand-alone bikeway or pedestrian project. MAINTENANCE Maintenance is often identified as one of the chief obstacles in the implementation of local bike and pedestrian plans in Marin County. Tiburon's bikeways and walkways should be well-maintained. Some tasks, such as repairing damaged and potholed roadway surfaces, clearing plant overgrowth and regular sweeping are associated with routine roadway maintenance. Additional care and attention should be taken to ensure bikeways and walkways are included in maintenance, such as repainting faded street lines and markings, and repositioning these lines and markings where needed. For example, street sweeping activities should include the bike lane and not transfer debris out of the roadway and into the bicycle lane or shoulder area. Other maintenance activities are bikeway specific, and could include restriping lanes, repainting stencils and replacing signs. Clearing storm debris, repairing cracks in the sidewalk and fixing trip-and-fall hazards are all typical routine sidewalk TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 36 maintenance to ensure continued ADA accessibility. Roadway and other capital improvement construction projects present unique challenges for maintaining bikeways and pedestrian facilities. RECOMMENDATION - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Bikeways and walkways are an integral part of Tiburon's transportation network, and maintenance of the bikeway network should be part of the ongoing maintenance program for all Town transportation facilities. RECOMMENDA TION - ROADWA Y AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Bikeways and walkways should be maintained and preserved during roadway and construction projects that impact their use. Bikeways and sidewalks should be kept free of construction debris. In the case that bicycle or pedestrian facilities must be obstructed for the purposes of construction, an appropriate, clearly-signed route should be signed through or around the construction area that does not increase users' exposure to safety hazards. RECOMMENDATION - "SPOT IMPROVEMENT" MAINTENANCE The Town should ensure that a mechanism exists to alleviate potential hazards for bicyclists and pedestrians at specific locations. Training should be provided if necessary to ensure that public works maintenance employees recognize recurring bicycle and pedestrian issues such as: · Improperly designed or placed drainage grates . Cracks or seams in the pavement or sidewalk · Overhanging tree limbs or encroaching vegetation located along bikeways and walkways · Areas where debris accumulates in bike lanes and on sidewalks and pathways RECOMMENDATION -INTEGRATE MAINTENANCE INTO DPW PROCESS All printed and online bicycle education materials and maps should include the Department of Public Works maintenance request web site and phone number. PROTECT NONMOTORIZED FACILITIES FROM REMOVAL RECOMMENDA TON The Town should implement a practice that existing bikeway and pedestrian facilities will not be removed. For example, Class II bike lane facilities should not be removed at a future date to increase motor vehicle capacity without a thorough study analyzing the alternatives and unless the bicycle accommodation is replaced by another facility of equal or greater utility to cyclists. MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIONS RECOMMENDA TON The Town of Tiburon should work with bus and ferry operators to continue to expand bicycle access to transit. Bicycle travel to transit stops and stations should be enhanced in order to make the TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 37 transfer between bicycle and transit travel as convenient as possible. Key components to enhancing transit-bike connections include: providing bicycle parking at transit stops, including bike racks at key bus stops, transfer points and the Ferry Terminal; providing educational materials regarding transit and bikes-on-transit, including maps to and from stations and stops. Improvements to bicycle rack capacity on buses will benefit Tiburon cyclists who take buses to the wide variety of destinations. TRAFFIC CALMING Traffic calming programs are beneficial for all roadway users, especially if programs succeed in reducing the speed differential between automobile and cyclist travel speeds. However, if not appropriately designed, some physical traffic calming devices can present hazards for cyclists. For example, "chokers" or traffic islands can narrow the space between bicycles and cars and, depending the context, may compromise a cyclist's safety if not properly designed. RECOMMENDA TION All physical traffic calming solutions should take into account cyclists' needs; incorporate design features and signage that ensure that cyclists and motorists have enough room to share the lane; and clearly establish right-of-way priorities. In cases where cyclists' operating space is reduced, case should be taken to clearly indicate cyclists' proper roadway positioning using stencils and/or sign age as well as other means to increase visibility of cyclists to motorists. Traffic calming should follow accepted best practices such as those presented in the Transportation Authority of Marin (fA11) Pedestrian and Transit-Oriented Design Toolkit. EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS Statewide trends show that the lack of education for bicyclists, especially younger students, continues to be a leading cause of accidents and traffic violations by cyclists. For example, the most common type of bicycle accident reported in California involves a younger person (between 8 and 16 years of age) riding on the wrong side of the road in the evening hours. Studies of accident locations around California consistently show the greatest concentration of accidents is directly adjacent to elementary, middle, and high schools. Most education and enforcement programs and activities will likely be cooperative efforts between the Town of Tiburon, the Tiburon Police Department, the POST, the Marin County Sheriffs office, the County of Marin, the Transportation Authority of Marin and local bicycle groups such as the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. RECOMMENDA TIONS Continue and Expand Existing Education and Enforcement Programs Existing school education programs should be continued. With the passage of Measure A funding for Safe Routes to Schools, the program will continue to be available to Tiburon schools and can be expanded to include non-participating schools. Measure A funding also provides Safe Pathways funding, which provides an incentive for Safe Routes programs to develop infrastructure improvement concepts. More information is found under the separate Safe Routes to Schools section below. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 38 As funding permits, the Town should work with law enforcement and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition to publicize MCBC's adult bicycle education and safety programs, including Share the Road, Share the Path and Street Skills classes. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition offers Street Skills classes which can be taken as a form of "bicycle traffic school" in lieu of fines when a cyclist receives a citation for violating traffic laws. The Town should consider working with MCBC to promote these free adult "cycling skills" classes to prevent future traffic violations and unsafe behavior. In addition, the Town should consider sponsoring MCBC Share the Road safety presentations to community groups. A regular Share the Path outreach effort could be developed in partnership with the POST, the Tiburon Police Department, other law enforcements and MCBC, as appropriate. In terms of other law enforcement activities, the Tiburon Police Department should continue its enforcement efforts of cycling traffic violations and officers should provide literature regarding bicycles and the California Vehicle Code with every citation of a cyclist. In addition, the Police Department should consider beginning "bicycle decoy" and continuing "pedestrian decoy" operations in which motorists are cited for failing to yield the right of way to other road users. Additional funding such as Office of Traffic Safety grants may be necessary for such efforts (see Chapter 6 for funding resources). The Tiburon Police Department, in coordination with the Safe Routes to Schools program, should continue traffic safety rodeos at local schools in which students are taught in a classroom setting and then led through "on-the-bike" learning exercises. The POST should continue its volunteer crosswalk safety outreach and work with the Town to develop a more formal community outreach program outlining the "Do's & Don'ts" of crosswalk safety, featuring key safety tips. ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS Encouragement programs are vital to the success of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Encouragement programs work to get more people out of their cars and onto bicycles or walking, which will help to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as improve the quality of life in Tiburon. In addition to government efforts, involvement by the private sector in raising awareness of the benefits of bicycling and walking is important and can range from small incremental activities by local citizens, to larger coordinated efforts by established non-profit groups. Specific programs are described below. RECOMMENDA TIONS Bike Fairs and Events Hosting bike fairs and events in Tiburon can raise the profile of bicycling in the area and provide entertainment for all ages at the same time. Bike fairs and events, similar to bike-to-work day events and bike rodeos currently hosted in the Town provide an opportunity to educate and encourage current and potential bicyclists. Examples include "Shop by Bike" days, when cyclists get vouchers for, or coupons off items in the store, or "bicycle to the movies" days, when cyclists receive free popcorn or a discount on a movie or refreshments. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 39 Walking Tours and Events Walking tours and events are an excellent way to publicize walking for recreation and transportation. Tours can showcase the Town's history and geography and take advantage of the many scenic walks in the area as well as raising awareness of the need for pedestrian improvements. Tiburon Bicycle Route Map and Kiosks Providing a bicycle route map is the primary tool for showing bicyclists all the designated bikeways in Tiburon and will help coordinate the Town's efforts with the County's signage project. Such a map could be displayed at bike shops and kiosks. A Bicycle Route Map of Tiburon should clearly show the type of facility (path, lane, or route) as well as include basic safety information, significant destinations, the location of bicycle parking facilities, public bathrooms, water fountains, transit stops and bicycle facilities in the neighboring communities. The map should clearly communicate traffic laws relevant to bicycles and the fact that Tiburon takes enforcement of those laws seriously. Posting points for the map include: Town Hall, the library, local schools and the Ferry Terminal. Bike-to-Work and Bike-to-SchoollWalk-to-Work and Walk-to-School Days The Town of Tiburon should continue to participate in the annual Bike-to-Work day in May, in conjunction with the California and Marin County bike-to-work week activities. Town staff should be present at "energizer" stations along the route. The Town should also encourage continued participation by local schools in Walk and Bike to School Day and may also consider implementing Walk-to-Work or Walk-to-Transit days. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS Identifying and improving routes for children to walk or bicycle to school is an effective means of reducing morning traffic congestion and addressing potential safety concerns around schools. Most effective school commute programs are joint efforts of the school district and Town or County, with parent organizations adding an important element. The traffic calming, route maps and infrastructure improvements that result from an extensive Safe Routes to School plan benefit not only students walking and biking to school, but also other cyclists and pedestrians that are using routes near schools. RECOMMENDA TIONS The Town of Tiburon should continue its support of the Safe Routes to Schools program within the Reed Union School District. Safe Routes infrastructure improvements at local schools should be coordinated with town-wide bicycle infrastructure improvements to create a seamless network by which school-aged children can travel by bicycle and on foot. The following five recommendations are incorporated from the Transportation Authority of Marin's SR2S Program Evaluation for 2005-2006: · Expand to Other Schools · Utilize the Measure A Safe Pathways Capital Funding Program · Continue to Remove Barriers to Alternative Modes · Increase Transit Availability · Sustain and Increase Participation, Enthusiasm, and Continuity TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 40 6. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION This chapter identifies steps towards implementation of the proposed facilities and programs of this plan, the estimated costs for the proposed improvements and maintenance, and strategies on funding and financing. 6.1. IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS The steps between the network improvements and concepts identified in this Plan and the final completion of the improvements will vary from project to project, but typically include: 1. Adoption of the 2008 Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update by the Tiburon Town Council. 2. Preparation of a Feasibility Study involving a conceptual design (with consideration of possible alternatives and environmental issues) and cost estimate for individual projects as needed. 3. Secure, as necessary, outside funding and any applicable environmental approvals. 4. Ensure that automobile parking for businesses and residents is not removed in the development of new bicycle lanes without a thorough public outreach process. 5. Approval of a project by the Town Council, including the commitment by the latter to provide for any unfunded portions of project costs. 6. Completion of final plans, specifications and estimates, advertising for bids, receipt of bids and award of contract(s). 7. Construction of Project. 6.2. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT PRIORITIZATION Once a bikeway and pedestrian system has been identified, the greatest challenge is to identify the top priority projects that will offer the greatest benefit to users if implemented. Tiburon projects should be prioritized according to what will bring the greatest benefit to local residents as well as serving the needs of visitors to the town such as the large numbers of cyclists who visit to bicycle for recreational purposes along the "Tiburon Loop" -- Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive. The project prioritization in the following section was developed through a qualitative analysis based on stated priorities of the BP AC and Town staff, priorities communicated by the public in public meetings and workshops, priorities from the 2001 Tiburon Birycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the criteria detailed below. · Continuity - Does the project provide new or significantly improved connectivity on established corridors or between major activity areas that does not currently exist or is not currently usable by the general public? TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 41 · Gap Closure - Does the project provide a new connection between major activity centers or on a major corridor that currently either does not exist or has convenience/ safety issues? · Demand Patterns - Does the project serve a significant existing or potential demand, as evidenced by (a) counts or observed activity, (b) comments from the public, (c) connectivity and proximity to major generators, and/or (d) projections from an acceptable demand model? · Safety - Does the project address a significant safety concern in a community as evidenced by collision data, field observations, and/or public perception and comments? · Project Readiness - Are the key feasibility issues of the project (right-of-way, environmental impacts, engineering issues, cost issues, neighborhood support) understood and not expected to negatively affect or delay the project? Has any formal feasibility study, engineering or design been conducted? · Multi-Modal Integration - Does the project provide enhanced connectivity to existing transit services? · Cost/Benefit analysis - Will the project provide the greatest benefit to cyclists for the amount invested to build it? It is important to remember that the lists of bikeway and pedestrian projects and programs are flexible concepts that serve as guidelines to those responsible for implementation. The project priorities, and perhaps even the overall system and segments themselves, may change over time as a result of changing bicycling and walking patterns and implementation constraints and opportunities. Project prioritization is not meant as an absolute value, rather as an indication of projects' relative importance only. These priorities should be considered a "living document", The Tiburon POST and Town staff should review the project priorities on an annual basis to ensure that it reflects the most current priorities, needs, and opportunities for implementing the bikeway and pedestrian network in a logical and efficient manner, and that in particular the list takes advantage of all available funding opportunities and grant cycles. As projects are implemented and taken off the list, new projects should be moved up in status. BICYCLE PROJECT PRIORITIZATION AND PHASING: Projects marked with an * include some elements located in either County of Marin or Caltrans jurisdiction and will require coordination with those agencies to complete. NEAR- TER.~ (1-5 YEARS): · Install Countywide Bicycle Route Guide Signage* · Install town-wide and school bicycle parking · Install Shared Roadway Markings and remaining Class III Bike Route, Share the Road and safety signage as appropriate on Paradise Drive and Greenwood Beach Road* · Safety improvements at Mar West Street and Tiburon Boulevard (east end of existing MUP) * · Maintain all existing signs, striping, stencils and pathway surfaces* TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 42 MID- TERM (5-10 YEARS): . Fund study of Bay Trail improvements (potential MUP extension) along Greenwood Beach Road . Widen shoulders on Paradise Drive and Greenwood Beach Road, as feasible and appropriate . Install bicycle detection at traffic signals* LONG- TERM (10-20 YEARS): . Install Trestle Glen Class II Bicycle Lanes . Extend MUP from Blackie's Pasture along Greenwood Beach Road to Town Limits . Install Tiburon Boulevard Class II Bicycle Lanes (Trestle Glen to Town Limits)* PEDESTRIAN PROJECT PRIORITIZATION AND PHASING: NEAR- TERM (1-5 YEARS): . Install Del Mar School area SR2S improvements* . Install Crosswalk Improvement Project: all striping and signing* . Install Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign age Project* . Steps, Lanes Paths: priority projects . Update ADA transition plan and continue implementation* MID- TERM (5-10 YEARS): . Crosswalk Improvement Project: in-pavement or overhead flashing pedestrian lights* . Steps, Lanes Paths: remaining projects . Sidewalk gaps: priority projects LONG- TERM (10-20 YEARS): . Sidewalk gaps: remaining projects 6.3. COST ESTIMATES A breakdown of conceptual cost estimates for the recommended bicycle network is presented in Tables 6-1 below. It is important to note two assumptions about the cost estimates. First, all cost estimates are highly conceptual, since there is no feasibility or preliminary design completed, and second, the design and administration costs included in these estimates may not be sufficient to fund environmental clearance studies. The following conceptual projects were not included in the cost estimates because in most cases a survey of specific existing conditions (e.g. presence or absence of curb ramps or crosswalks) was not within the scope of this plan: . Class I Pathway concepts proposed in Chapter 5 . Share the Road signs and shoulder widening . Bicycle Parking . Bicycle Detection at Intersections . Steps, Lanes and Paths projects in Appendix B TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 43 . Crosswalk, ADA and all other pedestrian improvements It is recommended that the Town develop these projects as funding and opportunities arlse to undertake the necessary existing conditions surveys. Generally, all projects are recommended to be implemented on near-term, mid-term or long-term timelines, or as funding is available. The more expensive and complex projects may take longer to implement. In addition, many funding sources are highly competitive, and therefore impossible to determine exactly which projects will be funded by which funding sources. Timing of projects is also something difficult to pinpoint exactly, due to the dependence on competitive funding sources, timing of roadway and development, and the overall economy. The projects listed may be funded through various sources and some have already secured full or partial funding as noted in Chapter 5. The funding section in this chapter outlines some of the local, regional, State and federal funding methods and resources for non-motorized transportation projects. Table 6-1 Bikeway System Cost Estimates Tiburon Blvd. * Tiburon Town Limit Trestle Glen Boulevard II 0.60 $18,700 $0 $0 Trestle Glen Blvd. Tiburon Blvd. Paradise Dr. II 0.61 $0 $0 $1,208,500 Estimated base cost of Class II Bicycle Lane is $30,700/ mile; Trestle Glen estimate based on 2003 feasibility stud. Greenwood Beach Brunini Wy. Barbaree Wy. III 0.48 $8,400 $86,400 $0 Rd. Paradise Dr. Mar West St. Tiburon Town III 0.54 $9,500 $97,200 $0 Limit Paradise Dr.-Bay Trestle Glen Corte Madera III 0.12 $2,100 $21,600 $0 Trail** Blvd. Town Limit Estimated base cost of Class III Signed Bicycle Route is $12,600/ mile based on approximately 8-12 signs per mile plus additional design and project management costs. Estimated base cost of Class III Signed Bicycle Route with Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings is $17,500/ mile. Additional Mid-Term costs are based on $180,000/mile for periodic shoulder widening and safe si a e, as needed, where feasible. *Segment in Caltrans, not Town of Tiburon jurisdiction. **Segment in County of Marin, not Town of Tiburon jurisdiction. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 44 6.4. MAINTENANCE Additional maintenance costs for the bikeway and pedestrian network will involve surface maintenance of new paved Class I pathway and walkway facilities. In addition, bicycle lanes and crosswalks will require periodic restriping. Improvements such as in-pavement or overhead pedestrian flashers may have additional unique maintenance needs. As part of routine maintenance, extra emphasis should be put on keeping the bike lanes, bike paths, roadway shoulders, sidewalks and walkways clear of debris and vegetation overgrowth. 6.5. MARKETING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN The success of the Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan depends largely on the community's acceptance and promotion of the Plan's contents. Town departments and commissions should incorporate the policies, objectives and spirit of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan into their respective projects and responsibilities. The following steps will help ensure the plan becomes a living document, helping shape Tiburon's future. . Distribute copies of the Plan to members of the Planning Commission, Design Review Board and other commissions as appropriate. . Distribute copies of the Plan to Town of Tiburon's Planning, Police, and Public Works Departments and to the Belvedere- Tiburon Joint Recreation Committee. . Provide copies of the Town of Tiburon bicycle facilities map to local schools, bicycle and recreational groups, transit agencies, bicycle shops and major employers. . Post the plan on the Town's website. . Publish a press release about the creation of the plan. . Provide a copy of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to the public library. 6.6. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES The primary federal source of surface transportation funding-including bicycle and pedestrian facilities-is SAFETEA-LU, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. SAFETEA-LU is the fourth iteration of the transportation vision established by Congress in 1991 with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and renewed in 1998 and 2003 through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (fEA-21) and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003 (SAFETEA). Also known as the federal transportation bill, the $286.5 billion SAFE TEA- LU bill was passed in 2005 and authorizes Federal surface transportation programs for the five-year period between 2005 and 2009. SAFETEA-LU funding is administered through the State (Cahrans and the State Resources Agency) and regional planning agencies. Most, but not all, of these funding programs are oriented toward TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 45 transportation versus recreation, with an emphasis on reducing auto trips and providing inter-modal connections. SAFETEA-LU programs require a local match of 11.470/0. SAFETEALU funding is intended for capital improvements and safety and education programs and projects must relate to the surface transportation system. Specific funding programs under SAFETEA-LU include: . Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) - Funds projects that are likely to contribute to the attainment of national ambient air quality standards . Recreational Trails Program-$370 million nationally through 2009 for non-motorized trail projects . Safe Routes to School Program-$612 million nationally through 2009 . Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program-$270 million nationally over five years . Federal Lands Highway Funds-Approximately $1 billion dollars are available nationally through 2009 FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY FUNDS FUNDING GLOSSARY CTC California Transportation Commission FHW A Federal Highway Administration MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization RTIP Regional Transportation Improvement Program RTP Regional Transportation Plan RTPA Regional Transportation Planning Agency SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effident Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Federal Lands Highway Funds may be used to build bicycle and STIP State Transportation pedestrian facilities in conjunction with roads and parkways at the Improvement Program discretion of the department charged with administration of the funds. The projects must be transportation-related and tied to a plan adopted by the State and MPO. Federal Lands Highway Funds may be used for planning and construction. TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY AND SYSTEM PRESERVATION PROGRAM The Transportation, Community and System Preservation (fCSP) Program provides federal funding for transit oriented development, traffic calming and other projects that improve the efficiency of the transportation system, reduce the impact on the environment, and provide efficient access to jobs, services and trade centers. The program is intended to provide communities with the resources to explore the integration of their transportation system with community preservation and environmental activities. TCSP Program funds require a 200/0 match. REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM The Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) is a block grant program which provides funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects, among many other transportation projects. Under the RSTP, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, such as MTC, prioritize and approve projects which will receive RSTP funds. TAMC distributes the RSTP funds to local jurisdictions. Metropolitan planning organizations can transfer funding from other federal transportation sources to the RSTP program in order to gain more flexibility in the way the monies are allocated. In California, 62.50/0 of RSTP funds are allocated according to population. The remaining 37.50/0 is available statewide. 46 2008 UPDATE TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) is a derivative of the STIP program and identifies projects which are needed to improve regional transportation. Such projects may include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, safety projects and grade separation, among many others. RTIP project planning, programming and monitoring may be funded up to .5010 of total RTIP funds in urbanized regions and 2010 of total RTIP funds in non-urbanized regions. Each RTP A prepares a RTIP, consisting of projects to be funded through STIP. The RTP A's Regional Transportation Plan helps prioritize projects for the RTIP. RTIPs must be approved by the CTC. Projects to be funded by RTIP funds must be identified in the current or next Regional Transportation Plan. RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM The Recreational Trails Program of SAFETEA-LU provides funds to states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Examples of trail uses include hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, equestrian use, and other non- motorized as well as motorized uses. In California, the funds are administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. RTP projects must be ADA compliant. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for: . Maintenance and restoration of existing trails; . Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment; . Construction of new trails; including unpaved trails; . Acquisition of easements or property for trails; . State administrative costs related to this program Qimited to seven percent of a State's funds); and . Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection related to trails Qimited to five percent of a State's funds). LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federally funded program that provides grants for planning and acquiring outdoor recreation areas and facilities, including trails. The Fund is administered by the National Parks Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation and has been reauthorized until 2015. Cities, counties and districts authorized to acquire, develop, operate and maintain park and recreation facilities are eligible to apply. Applicants must fund the entire project, and will be reimbursed for 50010 of costs. Property acquired or developed under the program must be retained in perpetuity for public recreational use. The grant process for local agencies is competitive, and 40010 of grants are reserved for Northern California. In 2006, approximately $480,000 was available for projects in Northern California. RIVERS, TRAILS AND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) is a National Parks Service program which provides technical assistance via direct staff involvement, to establish and restore greenways, rivers, trails, watersheds and open space. The RTCA program provides only for TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 47 planning assistance-there are no implementation monies available. Projects are prioritized for assistance based upon criteria which include conserving significant community resources, fostering cooperation between agencies, serving a large number of users, encouraging public involvement in planning and implementation and focusing on lasting accomplishments. STATEWIDE FUNDING SOURCES The State of California uses both federal sources and its own budget to fund the following bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT The Bicycle Transportation Account (BT A) provides state funding for local projects that improve the safety and convenience of bicycling for transportation. Because of its focus on transportation, BT A projects, including trail, must provide a transportation link. Funds are available for both planning and construction. BT A funding is administered by Caltrans and cities and counties must have an adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan in order to be eligible. Town Bicycle Transportation Plans must be approved by the local MPO prior to Caltrans approval. Out of $5 million available statewide, the maximum amount available for individual projects is $1.2 million. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM Funding for the acquisition of lands or improvements that preserve wildlife habitat or provide recreational access for hunting, fishing or other wildlife-oriented activities. Up to $250,000 dollars available per project, applications accepted quarterly. Projects eligible for funding include interpretive trails, river access, and trailhead parking areas. The State of California must have a proprietary interest in the project. Local agencies are generally responsible for the planning and engineering phases of each project. CALIFORNIA CONSER VA TION CORPS The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is a public service program which occasionally provides assistance on construction projects. The CCC may be written into grant applications as a project partner. In order to utilize CCC labor, project sites must be public land or be publicly accessible. CCC labor cannot be used to perform regular maintenance, however, they will perform annual maintenance, such as the opening of trails in the spring. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SR2S) In September 2004, with the passage of SB 1087 (Soto), the State extended Safe Routes to School legislation for three additional years. The bill is scheduled to sunset on January 1, 2008. This program is meant to improve the safety of walking and cycling to school and encourage students to walk and bicycle to school through identification of existing and new routes to school and construction of pedestrian and bicycle safety and traffic calming projects. Caltrans is currently evaluating California's SR2S funding, in light of the new federal SR2S Program. Recent SAFETEA- LU legislation which requires each state's Department of Transportation to designate a SR2S Coordinator, also contains a SR2S program, but as of this writing, whether or not these programs will be combined in California or will remain autonomous has not yet been determined. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 48 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: CONTEXT SENSITIVE PLANNING GRANTS The Caltrans-administered Environmental Justice: Context Sensitive Planning Grants promotes context sensitive planning in diverse communities and funds planning activities that assist low- income, minority and Native American communities to become active participants in transportation planning and project development. Grants are available to transit districts, cities, counties and tribal governments. This grant is funded by the State Highway Account at $1.5 million annually state-wide. Grants are capped at $250,000. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANTS The California Office of Traffic Safety distributes federal funding apportioned to California under the National Highway Safety Act and SAFETEA-LU. Grants are used to establish new traffic safety programs, expand ongoing programs or address deficiencies in current programs. Bicycle and pedestrian safety are included in the list of traffic safety priority areas. Eligible grantees are: governmental agencies, state colleges, and state universities, local Town and County government agencies, school districts, fire departments and public emergency services providers. Grant funding cannot replace existing program expenditures, nor can traffic safety funds be used for program maintenance, research, rehabilitation or construction. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, and priority is given to agencies with the greatest need. Evaluation criteria to assess need include: potential traffic safety impact, collision statistics and rankings, seriousness of problems, and performance on previous OTS grants. OTS expects to have $56 million in funding available statewide for FY 2006/07. COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM This fund, administered by Caltrans, provides funding for projects that exemplify livable community concepts including bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Eligible applicants include local governments, MPO's and RPTA's. A 200/0 local match is required and projects must demonstrate a transportation component or objective. There are $3 million dollars available annually statewide. COASTAL CONSERVANCY NON-PROFIT GRANTS PROGRAM The Coastal Conservancy provides grants to non-profit organizations for projects which provide access to the California coast and preserve coastal lands, including the construction of trails, public piers, urban waterfronts, and other public access facilities. REGIONAL FUNDING SOURCES Regional bicycle and pedestrian grant programs come from a variety of sources, including SAFETEA-LU, the State budget and vehicle registration fees. AB 2766 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM The Bay Area Air Quality Management District provides a grant program in accordance with Assembly Bill 2766 which authorized air districts in California to impose a two to four dollar motor vehicle registration fee to be used for the purpose of reducing motor vehicle emissions in order for air districts to meet their responsibilities under the California Clean Air Act. Projects include bicycle facility improvements, safety and enforcement. Proposals must demonstrate the relationship between reduced motor vehicle emissions and improved air quality. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 49 TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM The Transportation for Livable Communities Program (TLC) provides grant monies to public agencies to encourage land use decisions that support compact, pedestrian and bicycle friendly development near transit hubs. MTC administers the TLC program with funds from the Regional Surface Transportation Project. TLC grants are capped at $400,000 and are competitive. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The Transportation Enhancement Program provides funds for the construction of projects, beyond the scope of typical transportation projects, which enhance the transportation system. Transportation Enhancement Projects may include landscaping, bicycle facilities and streetscape improvements. Transportation Enhancement projects are programmed as part of the STIP. Annual apportionment averages around $800,000. TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR PROGRAM (TFCA) TFCA funds are generated by a four dollar surcharge on automobile registration fees in the nine- county Bay Area. Approximately $20 million is collected annually which funds two programs: 60 percent of the TFCA monies go to the Regional Fund and 40 percent go to the County Program Manager Fund. The Regional Fund is administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Pedestrian infrastructure improvements are eligible for TFCA funds through the Smart Growth funding category. BAAQ1ID, TFCA Program: www.baaqmd.gov/pln/grants_and_incentives/tfca/ REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM (RBPP) The RBPP was created in 2003 as part of the long range Transportation 2030 Plan developed by the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The program-currently funded with Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds-funds regionally significant pedestrian and bicycle projects, and bicycle and pedestrian projects serving schools or transit. $200 million dollars are committed to this program over the 25-year period. Seventy five percent of the total funds are allocated to the county congestion management agencies based on population. The remaining 25 percent of funds are regionally competitive, with the county CMAs recommending the projects to be submitted to MTC for funding consideration. Metropolitan Transportation Commission, RBPP Program www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/bicyclespedestrians/regional.htm# bikepedprog SAFE ROUTES TO TRANSIT (SR2T) Regional Measure 2 (RM2), approved in March 2004, raised the toll on seven state-owned Bay Area bridges by one dollar for 20 years. This fee increase funds various operational improvements and capital projects which reduce congestion or improve travel in the toll bridge corridors. Twenty million dollars of RM2 funding is allocated to the Safe Routes to Transit Program, which provides competitive grant funding for capital and planning projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian access to transit facilities. Eligible projects must be shown to reduce congestion on one or more of the Bay Area's toll bridges. The competitive grant process is administered by the Transportation and Land Use Coalition and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. Competitive funding is TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 50 awarded in five $4 million grant cycles. The first round of funding was awarded in December 2005. Future funding cycles will be in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013. Transportation and Land Use Coalition, SR2T Program: www.transcoalition.org/ c/bikeped/bikeped_saferoutes.html THE SA Y TRAIL PROJECT The Bay Trail Grant program offers competitive grants to local governments, special districts and qualified nonprofit groups to build or design new Bay Trail segments. The program is structured to: speed Bay Trail construction by targeting high-priority, ready to build sections and closing critical gaps; leverage state dollars with significant matching funds and in-kind contributions; foster partnership by encouraging cooperative partnerships and creative design solutions; and employ the California Conservation Corps for construction, landscaping and maintenance where possible. The amount of available funding varies, depending on State bonds and grants to the Bay Trail Project. Beginning Fall 2007 the Bay Trail has a new funding program that will distribute $2.5 million in Proposition 84 funds for the planning and construction of Bay Trail spine segments in the 9-county area. Another $2.5 million grant program is anticipated in 2009. Bay Trail Project Grant Program: http://baytrail.abag.ca.gov I grants 2003.htm LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES TDA ARTICLE 3 Transportation Development Act (fDA) Article 3 funds are state block grants awarded annually to local jurisdictions for transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects in California. Funds for pedestrian projects originate from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF), which is derived from a 1/4 cent of the general state sales tax. L TF funds are returned to each county based on sales tax revenues. Eligible pedestrian and bicycle projects include: construction and engineering for capital projects; maintenance of bikeways; bicycle safety education programs (up to 50/0 of funds); and development of comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian facilities plans. A Town or county is allowed to apply for funding for bicycle or pedestrian plans not more than once every five years. These funds may be used to meet local match requirements for federal funding sources. 20/0 of the total TDA apportionment is available for bicycle and pedestrian funding. MEASURE A - LOCAL ROADS The funds (approximately $43.9 M) will be distributed on an annual basis to each city, town, and Marin County based on a combination of miles of roads to be maintained and population. Each project will be required to consider the needs of all roadway users. Where feasible, locally defined bicycle and pedestrian projects will be implemented at the time a roadway is improved. Improvements could include striping and signing for bicycle lanes and bikeways, sidewalk improvements, curb ramps, and oth~r accessibility and safety improvements. MEASURE A - SAFE PATHWAYS FUNDING Safe Pathways to School is the capital improvement element of the Transportation Authority of Marin's Safe Routes to Schools program. Where the Safe Routes program identifies circulation improvements needed for safe access to schools, the Safe Pathways program will provide funding TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 51 for the engineering, environmental clearance, and construction of pathway and sidewalk improvements in all Marin County communities, including safety improvements at street crossings. Safe Pathway projects are expected to attract matching funds from other sources and may be used in combination with road funds to accelerate pathway improvements in school areas. Safe Pathways Projects are selected based on performance criteria that focus on improving safety throughout the County. All projects will come from approved Safe Routes plans, supported by parents, school officials, and the local jurisdiction. . Relieves an identified safety or congestion problem along a major school route . Completes a "gap" in the bicycle and pedestrian system along a major school route . Maximizes daily uses by students and others . Attracts matching funds · Respects geographic equity MARIN NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM Marin County is one of four communities nationally that has been selected by Congress to participate in a Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program under Section 1807 of the 2005 federal transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. Section 1807 provides for $20 million to each of the four communities for fiscal years 2006 through 2009. The legislation states that "The Secretary shall establish and carry out nonmotorized transportation pilot program to construct, in the following four communities selected by the Secretary, a network of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure facilities, including sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian and bicycle trails, that connect direcdy with transit stations, schools, residences, businesses, recreation areas, and other community activity centers: 1. Columbia, Missouri 2. Marin County, California 3. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota 4. Sheboygan County, Wisconsin The purpose of the program shall be to demonstrate the extent to which bicycling and walking can carry a significant part of the transportation load, and represent a major portion of the transportation solution, within selected communities." As of this writing Marin County is determining the process by which funding will be distributed and local agenc~es will apply or submit projects for consideration. NON- TRADITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES AMERICAN GREENWAYS PROGRAM Administered by The Conservation Fund, the American Greenways Program provides funding for the planning and design of greenways. Applications for funds can be made by local regional or state-wide non-profit organizations and public agencies. The maximum award is $2,500, but most TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 52 range from $500 to $1,500. American Greenways Program monies may be used to fund unpaved trail development. CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GRANT PROGRAM The California Center for Physical Activity runs several programs related to walking and offers small grants to public health departments. Grants are in the amount of $4,999 dollars or less and are offered intermittently. REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS With the increasing support for "routine accommodation" and "complete streets," requirements for new development, road widening and new commercial development provide opportunities to efficiently construct pedestrian facilities. IMPACT FEES One potential local source of funding is developer impact fees, typically tied to trip generation rates and traffic impacts produced by a proposed project. A developer may attempt to reduce the number of trips (and hence impacts and cost) by paying for on- and off-site pedestrian improvements designed to encourage residents, employees and visitors to the new development to walk rather than drive. Establishing a clear nexus or connection between the impact fee and the project's impacts is critical to ensure legal soundness. MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT The Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act was passed by the Legislature in 1982 in response to reduced funding opportunities brought about by the passage of Proposition 13. The Mello-Roos Act allows any county, Town, special district, school district or joint powers of authority to establish a Community Facility Districts (CFD) for the purpose of selling tax-exempt bonds to fund public improvements within that district. CFDs must be approved by a two-thirds margin of qualified voters in the district. Property owners within the district are responsible for paying back the bonds. Pedestrian facilities are eligible for funding under CFD bonds. VOLUNTEER AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Volunteer programs may substantially reduce the cost of implementing some of the proposed pathways. Use of groups such as the California Conservation Corp (who offers low cost assistance) will be effective at reducing project costs. Local schools or community groups may use the bikeway or pedestrian project as a project for the year, possibly working with a local designer or engineer. Work parties may be formed to help clear the right of way where needed. A local construction company may donate or discount services. A challenge grant program with local businesses may be a good source of local funding, where corporations 'adopt' a bikeway and help construct and maintain the facility. Other opportunities for implementation will appear over time that may be used to implement the system. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 53 APPENDIX A: TIBURON PATHWAY MASTER PLAN MUL TI-USE 1. Vision. The Multi-Use Path (MUP) serves the Tiburon Peninsula and nearby communities as a safe, non- motorized transportation route for commuters, students, and recreational users, as well as an attractive destination for residents and visitors with its adjoining parks, coastline, and recreation facilities. 2. Users. A. Commuters and students - Commuters travel in both directions of the MUP to places of employment. Some eastbound commuters continue onto the ferry to San Francisco; others work in Tiburon or Belvedere. Most commuters are bicyclists, although occasionally pedestrians will use the MUP to walk to work. This may reflect reduced bus service along Tiburon Blvd. Students use the MUP both to walk and to ride to school. With the grade schools in the Reed School District and St. Hillary's school at four locations along the Peninsula, students travel both ways along the MUP before and after school. Younger students going to school are often accompanied by an adult who may return home along the MUP. B. Recreational users of the multi-use path itself - For many users, the MUP is itself a destination. Walkers, with and without dogs, stroll the MUP. Roller skaters appreciate its smooth surface. Parents bring younger children to ride tricycles and bicycles away from automobiles. C. Others using the multi-use path to travel in or out of Tiburon - The MUP serves as a casual thoroughfare for tourists and locals alike to visit shops and restaurants in Tiburon and Belvedere at one end and Mill Valley, Sausalito, and beyond, at the other. Several bicycle rental shops in San Francisco suggest that tourists circumnavigate the outer Bay by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and passing through Sausalito to Tiburon, to return by ferry to San Francisco. The MUP may also serve families going to the large playground at the Belvedere Community Center. D. Playground and McKegney Green users - Among the destinations along the MUP, two of the more popular are the playground at South Knoll Park and McKegney Green. The playground has two areas to appeal both to very young children and slightly older children. McKegney Green serves as a place for organized and casual sports. Most notable of the former is the Tiburon Peninsula Soccer League, which uses the field heavily for practices and games for approximately 15 weeks during the fall. More casual users include those playing catch or Frisbee, flying kites, sunbathing, or picnicking. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE A-1 E. Miscellaneous users, such as fishers and blackberry pickers - Fishers can often be found, especially in the earlier hours, with lines extending into the shallows at high tide. In season, typically August through October, the bushes along the MUP between San Rafael Avenue and Cove Road attracted blackberry pickers. F. Richardson Bay Sanitary District - The Sanitary District operates a treatment plant near the western terminus of the MUP. Within its plant enclosure, the District maintains a small freshwater pond that serves as a refuge for waterfowl and other wildlife. The treatment plant sits at a three-way split in the MUP heading westward: a small pedestrian path, the major "bike" path, and a multi-use section above the treatment plant. G. Adjacent landowners - In the vicinity of South Knoll, a number of homes abut either the MUP proper, the Del Mar path, or both. Just before San Rafael Avenue, there are two homes that are closely bounded by the MUP. Just east of San Rafael Avenue, five more back up to the path as do several between Cove Road and the nursery at the MUP's eastern end. In addition, there are a number of homes along Tiburon Boulevard and Lagoon Road that are directly face the MUP without obstruction. H. ''View holder" residents - Many other homes include the MUP and its adjacent facilities, such as McKegney Green, in their view corridors. These homeowners tend to regard the pleasant appearance of the MUP as an enhancement to their homes. Much of the improvements to the north end of the MUP has been due to the efforts of "Blackie's Brigade, a group of local residents, mostly view holders, who have raised funds and contributed planning, time, and money for improvements. 1. Emergency vehicles - The configuration of the Peninsula, with one direct road and one circuitous road leading to downtown Tiburon and Belvedere from Mill Valley and the rest of Marin County, raises the possibility that the MUP may be needed for emergency vehicles usage during a disaster. Medical aid and police incidents occasionally require emergency vehicles to travel on portions of the MUP that are not immediately adjacent to a street. 3. Conditions. The physical condition of the Multi-Use Path ranges from fair to excellent. Functionally, the MUP generally serves the needs of users identified above. Some evidence of this can be eleaned from the facts that it does not generate significant controversy and is not the source of many police or emergency medical incidents. Thus, a long-range planning effort should focus on physical improvements, such as an all-weather running path, and visionary goals, such as having the MUP better serve as a viable non-motorized alternative to Tiburon Blvd. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE A-2 APPENDIX B: STEPS, LANES AND PATHS PROJECT DETAILS These projects would create or enhance (make more usable) pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities within Town of Tiburon-owned or Town of Tiburon controlled parcels. These paths and rights-of- way, none of which are currently paved, provide the potential for improved connectivity from neighborhoods to Downtown Tiburon and the commuter ferry service and bus transit; or to schools from surrounding neighborhoods. Each is described in more detail in the following sections. 1. Teather Park Path 2. Esperanza Path 3. Moitoza Lane Path 4. Lower Raccoon Lane 5. Las Lomas Lane 6. Tenaya Drive 7. Pine Terrace Path 8. Jefferson Drive Steps 9. Cayford Drive Path 10. Cove Shopping Center Path Two 11. Cove Shopping Center Path One 12. Corinthian Island Steps TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-1 1. TEATHER PARK TO MAR WEST STREET ACROSS TIBURON PENINSULA CLUB PROPERTY (TPC) The Town holds a newly-acquired public pedestrian easement across TPC property that is unimproved and not passable in places due to dense vegetation. The approximately 800-foot long easement connects Mar West Street to Downtown Tiburon, cutting off a lengthy walking distance using winding public streets. Installation of a paved, safe walking and or bicycling path in this 800- foot stretch would complete the connection. · No known major obstacles to implementation . Secured public access rights No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation . . . Existing conditions of Teather Park across from Tiburon Peninsula Club. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-2 Existing conditions from downtown Tiburon side of Teather Park. The photograph also shows the location of the beginning of the proposed paved path to Mar West Street. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-3 Proposed Irnproverllents to Teather Park to Mar West Street -" ,.,................ C).....w. . TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN B-4 2008 UPDATE 2. ESPERANZA STREET TO MAR WEST STREET This approximately 320-foot long public pedestrian easement is an unimproved and an uneven path but could be made usable for bicyclists as well as pedestrians. It would connect across Mar West Street to the Teather Park path and across Esperanza Street to the Moitoza Lane path. Installation of an improved, safe walking and/or bicycling path in this 320-foot stretch would make this connection much more useable to bicyclists and pedestrians. This project is proposed to be completed by an adjacent developer as a condition of project approval. . No known major obstacles to implementation Town has a recorded public access easement over the path route No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation . . . . Existing conditions from Esperanza Street to Mar West Street. The proposal calls for improvement of this path connecting Mar West Street and Esperanza Street. Sign age would be installed at the entrance showing public access. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-5 Existing conditions of the path entering Mar West Street from Esperanza Street. Improvement of this path is included with this proposal. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-6 Proposed Improvenlents between Espernaza and Mar West ____ V' ~jll . r=:J ,...-- TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 8-7 3. MOITOZA LANE (PORTION BETWEEN VISTAZO WEST STREET AND ESPERANZA STREET) There is an approximately 500 foot long stretch of public right-of-way that is unimproved within this segment that would connect two public streets. The dirt path is narrow and uneven in places and not friendly for most users. The Town has a recent detailed topographic survey of the entire segment. Installation of a paved, safe walking path in this SOO-foot stretch would complete the connection. . No known major obstacles to implementation Town has accepted the parcel as public right-of-way for pedestrian purposes No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation . . . Existing conditions of the 500 foot long stretch of unimproved path from Vistazo West Street leading to Esperanza Street. Signage would be installed at the entrances to signify access. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-8 Existing conditions approaching Esperanza Street from Vistazo West Street. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-9 Existing condition of the start of the steps leading down from Vistazo West. A sign would be added indicating a public path and access to Downtown Tiburon. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-10 Existing steps leading down from Vistazo West to the intersection of the paths from Upper Raccoon Lane and Moitoza Lane. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-11 Proposed Improvements to Moitoza Lane o ....... . TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-12 4. LOWER RACCOON LANE (CENTRO WEST STREET TO MAR WEST STREET) This approximately 250 foot long Town-owned parcel is currently crossed by a dirt and gravel path that provides seasonal (dry weather) public access between two public streets. It also connects to the Moitoza Lane path and could provide a year-round alterative means of non-motorized access to Downtown and the Ferry service. Installation of stairs where needed in the steepest areas, and a paved, safe walking and/or bicycling path in this 250-foot stretch would make this connection much more useable and attractive to bicyclists and pedestrians. · No known major obstacles to implementation · Town has a recorded public access easement over the path route No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues . . Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation Existing conditions and location of improvements for Lower Raccoon Lane from Centro West Street to Mar West Street. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-13 Pro p 0 sed I n 1 rl r 0 \/ e nl t.; Il t son L 0 \N erR a (~l 00 n L (1 r i E.' - -........... . C)..... TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-14 5. LAS LOMAS LANE (PORTION) BETWEEN CENTRO WEST STREET AND MAR WEST STREET There is an approximately 160 foot long stretch downslope from Centro West Street that is unimproved but capable of being improved and connecting to existing stairs and the paved portion of Las Lomas Lane upslope from Mar West Street. The Town has a recent detailed topographic survey of the entire segment. Installation of a paved, safe walking path in this 160-foot stretch would complete the connection. · No known major obstacles to implementation . Town has accepted the parcel as public right-of-way for pedestrian purposes No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation . . . Existing conditions of the 160 foot long stretch of unimproved path leading to the existing stairs between Centro West Street and Mar West Street. The proposal calls for the addition of steps to match existing, landings (where appropriate) and a park bench in the middle. These items would be located between the existing steps and Centro West Street. Sign age would be added at the beginning and end of Las Lomas Lane showing the path designation. Handrails may also be needed. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-15 Proposed Improvements to Las Lomas Lane - ................. - [=:J ---'- TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-16 6. TENAYA DRIVE TO HILARY DRIVE STAIRWAY This Town-owned parcel contains an approximately 100 foot long stairway that connects local neighborhoods to the Middle School. Improvement of this connection would primarily benefit school children. Existing conditions looking down from Tenaya Drive towards Hilary Drive. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-17 Existing conditions of steps looking up from Hilary Drive. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-18 Proposed 1m provE'ments to Sta If S Betwef~ 11 T enya Dnve & Htlary Drive ~''-'i..1 .. . CJ ....~ TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-19 7. PINE TERRACE PATH Existing condition of the path between Del Mar Middle School and the Multi Use Path. The existing path would be improved to ADA compliant. A dirt path continues the opposite direction (see other photo) and would be resurfaced with decomposed granite. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-20 Existing condition of the Pine Terrace side path. The path would be resurfaced in decomposed granite. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-21 Pine Terrace Path Location 'f.,,~~\. ,--,>- _'111M..... D ......... . TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-22 8. JEFFERSON DRIVE TO REED RANCH ROAD STAIRWAY AND PATH This approximately 250-foot long Town-owned parcel contains a paved walkway and numerous old, uneven staircases that deter pedestrian use. It is primarily used by school children and transit bus riders. Improvements would consist of designing new facilities within this parcel that would encourage pedestrian use. Improvement of this connection would primarily benefit school children and transit bus users. Existing conditions looking up from Jefferson Drive. Included with the proposal are signs at both entrances to the steps and refurbishment of the existing steps. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-23 Existing conditions halfway down stairs from Reed Ranch Road towards Jefferson Drive. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-24 Existing conditions halfway down stairs looking up towards Reed Ranch Road. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-25 Proposed Improvements to Stairs Between Jefferson Drive & Reed Ranch Road - '-'I......... . a ......,-. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-26 9. CAYFORD DRIVE PATH (UNIMPROVED PORTION BETWEEN TWO SEGMENTS OF CA YFORD DRIVE) The Town holds a public access easement over this approximately 200-foot long pathway, which is currently unpaved (gravel surface). Installation of a paved, safe walking and/ or bicycling path in this 200-foot stretch would make this connection much more useable and attractive to bicyclists and pedestrians. School children and transit bus users would be the primary beneficiaries of this improvement. . No known major obstacles to implementation Town has a recorded public access easement over the path route No significant physical impediments known to the project No known CEQA issues Short time frame for construction drawings, local approval, and implementation . . . . Existing conditions of the Cayford Drive path from the Blackfield Drive side. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-27 Existing conditions of the Cayford Drive path from the Cecilia Way side. The proposal calls for the paving of this section of the path. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-28 Proposed Inlprovenlcnts to Cayford Drive Path _ 11~ I..J' AJ, -- c:J........ TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 8-29 10. & 11. COVE SHOPPING CENTER PATHS ONE AND TWO Existing condition of the path between The Cove Shopping Center and Cecilia Way. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-30 Existing condition of the path between Cecilia Way and Claire Way. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-31 Existing condition of the unimproved easement accessing Town open space from Claire Way. The open space is also accessible from Karen Way. The access easements and open space allow for a pedestrian alternative to the roadway. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-32 Walking Paths Between Bel Aire School & The Cove Shopping Center _............. CJ .......,... . TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE 6-33 12. CORINTHIAN ISLAND STEPS Existing conditions the steps leading up from Main Street in downtown Tiburon to East View Street on Corinthian Island. The steps and path run through an established access easement. TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-34 Corinthian Island Path Location ...... . .... '51.$5 - .......... D~a.. .. ~ I . TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE B-35 APPENDIX C: SAFE ROUTES SCHOOLS PROJECT DETAILS TO DEL MAR SCHOOL BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The following projects have been fully funded through federal Safe Routes to Schools grant funding administered by Caltrans Local Assistance. 1. New Multi-use path or sidewalk extension beginning at Tiburon Blvd. and extending east along the north side of A venida Miraflores to the Del Mar School driveway entrance. 2. Install a roadside actuated free standing traffic signalmast-flashing beacon on Tiburon Blvd. at Stewart Drive 3. Miscellaneous guide signs 4. New yellow ladder crosswalks at: . Tiburon Blvd. @ Lyford Drive (north, east and south) - only yellow outlines exists at these crosswalks . Tiburon Blvd. @ Rock Hill Drive (north) - only yellow outline exists at this crosswalk . Tiburon Blvd. @ Avenida Miraflores (north & 2 on the east side) - only yellow outlines exist . Tiburon Blvd. @ Pine Terrace (west) - only yellow outlines exist 5. Repaint ladder crosswalks at: . Tiburon Blvd. @ Trestle Glen (one existing painted white) . Tiburon Blvd. @ Stewart Drive (one existing on south side painted white) . A venida Miraflores @ Hilary Drive ( two existing yellow) . Avenida Miraflores @ Felipa Court (three existing yellow) . Rowley Circle @ Hilary Drive (one existing yellow) . Howard Drive @ Hilary Drive (one existing yellow) 6. The following locations will be reviewed for upgrading existing sidewalk ramps for ADA compliance with the incorporation of yellow truncated domes: . Tiburon Blvd @ Stewart Drive (two ramps) . Tiburon Blvd. @ Avenida Miraflores and Pine Terrace (seven ramps) . Hilary Drive @ Rowley Circle (two ramps) . Avenida Miraflores @ Felipa Court (three ramps) . Tiburon Blvd. @ Rock Hill Drive (two ramps) . Tiburon Blvd. @ Lyford Drive (six ramps) 7. Miscellaneous sidewalk repairs at project target locations TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2008 UPDATE C-1 PART 5: .Project Cost Estimate Please provide cost estimate figures in the formats displayed below. These tables may be obtained through the Division ofLoca1 Assistance website under SRTS. FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: PROJECT COST ESTIMATE-- ------............---------.....--...-------.-.....-..----.......... Cost Item SRTS $ Other 5 Total 5 ---....~----------..............------_-.---------...--.--........--.~---------------..-....------~.............-.._--..----- Pretiminary Engineering Environmental 5150.00 SO.OO 5150.00 PS&E 525.000.00 SO.OO 525.000.00 Right of Way Engineering 5 1..500.00 50.00 S 1.500.00 Appraisals & 50.00 50.00 50.00 Acquisitions Utilities $4.000.00 50.00 $4.000.00 Construction Construction 5278.500.00 50.00 5278.500.00 Construction S 1 0.000.00 50.00 510.000.00 Engineering Beforel After 51..000.00 50.00 51.000.00 Evaluation ------~-~-~--------------~--------------~-~~~--------------- rv~w-__~~_______ Subtotal 5320.150.00 SO .00 5320..150.00 --------~----~------------------------------------------------~_.~------------------------------- Contingency. 532.015.00 so .00 532..015.00 -------------- ------~---------------------------------------------------~--------------------------~-- Total Project Cost.. 5352..165.00 ~-----------------~-----~---~---~~------------------------------~-------------------------~-~------ .Contingency "Total Cost" may not exceed 10% of the "Subtotal" however exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ..SRTS funds may not exceed $1,000,000. 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D ~ a> en 0 a> co +-' c.. ::J en 0 .2 c::: a> :0 C3 ::J >- a.. 0 en iD (5 "'0 C 0 co .c 0 C en co C .C +-' 0 en L- a> ::J "'0 ..c a> F a.. en ~ ~ LC) C\I o o Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact Discussion: The proposed project improvement locations are typically paved areas and are not located in areas subject to landslide. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? D D [g] D Discussion: As the proposed project improvement sites are located mostly within developed areas of Tiburon, and would involve at-grade bicycle and pedestrian improvements. It is therefore not anticipated that substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil would result from the proposed improvements. Minimal excavation would result from a few of the proposed paths and lanes project improvements, however, this w~uld be as less than significant impact. (Sources: 1, 5) c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site D landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? D D [g] Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would be located throughout Tiburon and would not be constructed upon any area with the possibility of subsidence of land or other unstable geologic units or soils. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) d. Be located on expansive soil creating substantial risks to life or property? D D D [g] Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would be located throughout Tiburon and would not be constructed upon any area containing expansive soils. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) e. Have soils incapable of adequately D D D [g] , Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 17 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Discussion: No septic systems or alternative wastewater disposal systems are proposed for this project. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) 'TII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? D D D [8J Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment though the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, as no unusual use of hazardous materials are anticipated as a result of this project. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the D release of hazardous materials into the environment? D D ~ Discussion: See discussion in VIla. above. (Sources: 1) c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or D proposed school? D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 18 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact Discussion: See discussion in VILa. above. (Sources: 1, 2) d. Be located on a site which is included on a list ofhazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? D D D [gJ Discussion: The project site locations are not included on a list of hazardous materials sites. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 8) e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a D safety hazardfor people residing or working in the project area? D D [gJ Discussion: The project site locations are not located within an airport land use plan nor are they within two miles of a public airport or public use airport. The nearest public airport is Gnoss Field which is approximately 12 miles north of Tiburon. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) .f For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the D project area? o D [gJ Discussion: The project site locations would not be located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. No airstrips are located in the Town of Tiburon. The nearest private airstrip is located at Smith Ranch, which is approximately eight (8) miles north of the project site. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 19 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact g. Impair implementation of or physically inteifere with an adopted emergency response D plan or emergency evacuation plan? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed project would improve bicycle and pedestrian circulation throughout Tiburon, which would not impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) h. Expose people or structures to a sign~ficant risk of loss, injUlT or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent D to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? D D ~ Discussion: The project site locations are not adjacent to any wildland areas susceptible to wildland fITes. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2, 5) VIII. ffiT])ROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project: a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? D D D ~ Discussion: The construction of any proposed bicycle or pedestrian improvements would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or inteifere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net de,ficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to D D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 20 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Discussion: The construction of any proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not degrade groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. There are no wells located at any of the project sites and the project would have no impact upon groundwater recharge. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or D river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- site? D ~ D Discussion: Construction of the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not significantly affect absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff for the paved area of the future improvements. Any proposed bicycle and/or pedestrian improvements would generally conform to the surrounding grades, and would therefore not alter the existing drainage patterns. Any additional paved or re-graded surfaces would not be large enough to have a significant affect on the absorption rates or amount of surface runoff adj acent to the site of any proposed improvements. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or D amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result inflooding 011- or off- site? D ~ D Discussion: The proposed project locations would not significantly affect absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff for the paved area of the future bicycle and pedestrian improvements, as noted in the discussion in Vill.c. above. No changes in drainage improvements are proposed in connection with the future bicycle and pedestrian improvements. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 21 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide D substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? D ~ D Discussion: The proposed project would not significantly affect absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff for the paved area of the future bicycle and pedestrian improvements, as noted in the discussion for VIII.c. above. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) f Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? D D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not be used by motorized vehicles with the potential for contributing pollutants that would substantially degrade water quality. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) g. Place housing within a 1 DO-year flood hazard area as mapped 011 a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or D other flood hazard delineation map? D D ~ Discussion: No housing is proposed as part of the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 9) h. Place within a 1 aD-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect D flood flows? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not create any structures which would impede or redirect flood flows. There would be no impact. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 22 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation (Sources: 1, 9) l. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involvingjZooding, includingjlooding as a result of the failure of a D levee or dam? D Discussion: Less- Than- Significant Impact D The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) }. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudjlow? D D Discussion: D There is no known potential for tsunamis, seiches, or mudflows at the location of any proposed bicycle or pedestrian improvement locations. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project: a. Physically divide an established community? D Discussion: D D The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in a physical division of an established community. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Conjlict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local D coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? D Discussion: D No Impact ~ ~ ~ ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 23 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would be consistent with the 2008 Marin County Unincorporated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) 2001 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Circulation Element of the Tiburon General Plan. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5, 6) c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community D conservation plan? D D ~ Discussion: No habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan applies to any of the project sites. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) X. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the project: a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? D D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvement sites are not known to contain any mineral resources which are important to the region or state. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site deli'1eated on a local general plan, specific D plan or other land use plan? D D ~ Discussion: See discussion in X.a. above. (Sources: 1, 5) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 24 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact XI. NOISE Would the project: a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or D applicable standards of other agencies? D ~ D Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would result in a short-term increase in noise from construction! grading activities. The proposed improvements would not result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise or expose people to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the Town's General Plan and other applicable standards, because of standard conditions of approval that would be unposed by the Town to regulate hours of construction. See discussion in XI.d below. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1, 7) b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground D borne noise levels? D D ~ Discussion: No major ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels are expected to result from project construction. No blasting or major drilling is anticipated for project construction. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels D existing without the project? D D ~ Discussion: As summarized in XI.a. above, the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements are not expected to generate a substantial, permanent increase in ambient noise levels, as the proposed improvements would maintain and enhance existing bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes. Construction of new bike lanes would be in the vicinity of existing bike lanes. No further study is necessary. (Sources: 1) d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity D ~ D D Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 25 Potentially Significant Impact Less-Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporati on Less-Than- Significant Impact No Impact above levels existing without the project? Discussion: The Town has adopted hours of construction standards which are applied for any work covered under a building permit. Hours of construction are limited between the hours of7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Work is not permitted on Sunday or on any Town recognized holiday. In addition, heavy equipment being delivered to a site or in operation is limited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Although the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would temporarily increase noise levels in the vicinity of residential areas, construction noise would be limited to the standard hours of construction. The following measure is recommended to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level: Mitieation Measure Noise -1: All construction activity shall comply with the Town's limitations on construction hours as set/orth in Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code. However, for this specific project, there shall be no construction activities on Saturday or Sunday. (Sources: 1, 7) e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public ailport or public use airport, would the project expose D people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? o o ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvement sites are not located within an area that is covered by an airport land use plan and is not located within close proximity to a public airport or public use airport. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) f For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to D excessive noise levels? D D [8J Discussion: The project sites are not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. No airstrips are located in the Town of Tiburon. The nearest private airstrip is located at Smith Ranch, which is approximately eight (8) miles north of the project site. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 26 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact xu. POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project: a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing nevv homes and businesses) or D indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? D D rgJ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not induce substantial population growth as the iInprovements aim to maintain and enhance existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes for ease of maneuvering around the Tiburon Peninsula without the use of a vehicle. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of D replacement housing elsewhere? D D rgJ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not displace any existing housing as no housing exists at the project locations and the project is recreational in nature. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services.: a. Fire protection? D Discussion: D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 27 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact The proposed project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities. No new governmental or service-related facilities would need to be constructed to serve the project. Fire and police department services are adequate to provide continued service to the bicycle and pedestrian improvement locations. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Police protection? D D D l2?J Discussion: See discussion in XIII.a. above. (Sources: 1) c. Schools? D D D l2?J Discussion: See discussion in XIII.a. above. (Sources: 1) d. Parks? D D D ~ Discussion: See discussion in XIII.a. above. (Sources: 1) e. Other public facilities? D D D l2?J Discussion: See discussion in XIII.a. above. (Sources: 1) XIV. RECREATION Would the project: f Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical D D r8J D Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 28 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would allow for additional use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities, but would not result in a significant increase in the use of such facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated. This would be a less than significant impact. (Sources: 1) g. Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse D physical effect on the environment? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would involve at-grade bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and would therefore not substantially alter the topography of any potential improvement site, and would therefore not have an adverse physical effect on the environment. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) xv. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC Would the project: a. Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections) ? D D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in any increase in vehicular traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system of Tiburon. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 29 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporati on Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the D county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Discussion: D D ~ The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would cause no net increase in traffic and would not cause any street or roadway to exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 5) c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? D D D ~ Discussion: The project does not involve, nor would it impact air traffic conditions. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm D equipment) ? D D ~ Discussion: No sharp curves or dangerous design features are proposed as part of the proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the subject project. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) e. Result in inadequate emergency access? D D D ~ Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in inadequate emergency access in the vicinity of the proposed improvements. There would be no impa~t. (Sources: 1, 5) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 30 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact f Result in inadequate parking capacity? D D D ~ Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in inadequate parking capacity. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting altenwtive transportation D (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would provide additional opportunities for these alternative transportation modes, and would not conflict with adopted policies, plans Or programs supporting alternative transportation. There would be no impact other than one that is beneficial. (Sources: 1) XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the project: a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality D Control Board? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed project construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) b. Require or result in the construction of ne11' water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existingfacilities, the construction D of which could cause significant environmental effects? D D ~ Discussion: See discussion in XVI.a. above. Bicyc]e and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 3] Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact (Sources: 1) c. Require or result in the constnlction of ne)v storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which D could cause significant environmental effects? D D [8J Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental effects. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are nel1J or expanded entitlements D needed? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not require new or expanded water entitlements. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in D addition to the provider's existing commitments? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which would serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) .f Be served by a landfill )vith sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid D waste disposal needs? D D [g] Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 32 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact No Impact Discussion: Refuse (including recyclable materials) from the proposed project would be collected by the Mill Valley Refuse Company and transferred to the Redwood Landfill located in Novato, which has a remaining capacity of approximately 10 million cubic yards. This capacity is expected to be sufficient, under current projections, for another 17 years. Thus, the proposed project's solid waste disposal needs would be accommodated. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1, 10) g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? D D D ~ Discussion: There are no unusual project circumstances or conditions that result in an expectation that the project would not comply with federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1) XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Would the project: a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a .fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal D community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory ? D D ~ Discussion: The proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements would not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or substantially reduce the habitat of wildlife species, as noted in the previous sections of this environmental evaluation. b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively D considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" D D ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 33 Potentially Significant Impact Less- Than- Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less- Than- Significant Impact means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Discussion: The project would not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable, as noted in the previous sections of this environmental evaluation. c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on D human beings, either directly or indirectly? D D Discussion: As set forth in Sections 1- xvn above, the proposed project would not have environmental effects which would cause substantial adverse effects, directly or indirectly on human beings. There would be no impact. (Sources: 1-10) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tihuron, CA No Impact [g] 34 III. REFERENCES The following is a list of references used in the preparation of this document. As noted at the beginning of Section ll, each of the topics addressed in the Evaluation of Environmental Impacts includes a list of references by number. The numbers for the reference sources correspond with the sources that are listed below by number. Unless attached herein, copies of all reference reports, memorandums and letters are on file with the Town of Tiburon Community Development Department. 1. Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2. Town ofTiburon Zoning Map 3. Bay Area Air Quality Management District Annual Report; 2005 5. Town ofTiburon General Plan, 2005 6. Town of Tiburon Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 16 of the Tiburon Municipal Code; 2008 7. Town ofTiburon Municipal Code, Chapter 13 regulating hours of construction 8. Hazardous waste list website http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/database/Calsites/Cortese List.cfm. 9. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Hazard Map, 2003 10. Conversation with Redwood Landfill, Petaluma, CA, May 23, 2007 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, Tiburon, CA 35 APPENDIX A CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR MITIGATION MEASURES Project Title: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update Lead Agency Name and Address: Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Contact Person and Phone Number: Ms. Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner ( 415-435-7397) Project Location: Town-wide, Tiburon, CA Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Laurie Tyler, Associate Planner Town ofTiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 415-435-7397 The Town of Tiburon, the applicant, hereby agrees to implement the mitigation measures described herein which are recommended for the proposed project based on the assessment of potential environmental impacts in the Initial Study and are incorporated into the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Section 21157.5 of the Public Resources Code and Article 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines) for the proposed project. The mitigation measures required to reduce the potentially-significant impacts of the project to a less-than-significant level are as follows: Mitigation Measure Air Ouality - I: The site shall be watered during construction on the subject site, and would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels. Mitigation Measure Cultural -1: If, during construction activities, any archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered, the following measures shall be implemented: a. Construction shall cease and a qualified archaeologist shall visit the site to address the find. The Marin County Medical Examiner's office shall be notified to provide proper direction on how to proceed. If any Native American resources are encountered during construction, construction shall cease immediately until a Native American descendant, appointed by the Native American Heritage Commission of the State of California, is able to evaluate the site, make further recommendations, and be involved in mitigation planning. b. Any artifacts or samples collected as part of the initial discovery or monitoring must be properly conserved, catalogued, analyzed, evaluated, and curated in a manner consistent with current professional archaeological standards. c. The project sponsor is responsible for notifying the contractor in writing of the possibility of such findings and shall provide proof of this communication to the Town Planning staff prior to the onset of construction. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Mitigation Measure Consent Agreement Mitigation Measure Noise - 1: All construction activity shall comply with the Town's limitations on construction hours as set forth in Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code. However, for this specific project there shall be no construction activities on Saturday or Sunday. Applicant's Signature: ~-L___~-< Laurie Tyler, Associat ner' o~~~ Date: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Mitigation Measure Consent Agreement 2 APPENDIX B MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM TIBURON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE The mitigation measures required to reduce the potentially-significant impacts of the project to a less-than-significant level are as follows: Mitil!ation Measure Air Oualitv - 1: The site shall be watered during construction on the subject site, and would reduce the impacts to less than significant levels. Implementation Procedure: The Building Inspector or Contract Inspector shall observe all construction sites during all inspections for evidence of watering or fugitive dust. Non-Compliance Sanction: Failure to comply with site watering requirements or observation of fugitive dust will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, a project stop-work order, or other available enforcement methods. Mitieation Measure Cultural -1: If, during construction activities, any archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered, the following measures shall be implemented: a. Construction shall cease and a qualified archaeologist shall visit the site to address the find. The Marin County Medical Examiner's office shall be notified to provide proper direction on how to proceed. If any Native American resources are encountered during construction, construction shall cease immediately until a Native American descendant, appointed by the Native American Heritage Commission of the State of California, is able to evaluate the site, make further recommendations, and be involved in mitigation planning. b. Any artifacts or samples collected as part of the initial discovery or monitoring must be properly conserved, catalogued, analyzed, evaluated, and curated in a manner consistent with current professional archaeological standards. c. The project sponsor is responsible for notifying the contractor in writing of the possibility of such findings and shall provide proof of this communication to the Town Planning staff prior to the onset of construction. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Mitigation Monitoring Program Implementation Procedure: Contractor or sub-contractor shall follow the mitigation procedure in the event that archaeological artifacts or human remains are encountered during construction activities. Non-Com?liance Sanction: Failure to comply with the mitigation procedure will result in stop work orders, fines, penalties, and prosecution under applicable state and federal laws. Mitil!ation Measure Noise -1: All construction activity shall comply with the Town's limitations on construction hours as set forth in Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code. However, for this specific project there shall be no construction activities on Saturday or Sunday. Implementation Procedure: Ensure contractor or sub-contractor is aware of the Town's limited construction hours, including those for use of heavy equipment. Building inspector shall ensure that these appear on the job card. Building inspector and Police Department would enforce this measure. Non-Compliance Sanction: Police Department and/or Building Inspector to issue citations and/or halt construction. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Mitigation Monitoring Program 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA Arnold Schwarzeneaaer Govemor NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION 915 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 364 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 (916) 653-4082 (916) 657-5390 - Fax "'~~~, ;LJ~ ~,~~~,'~ ,'''I \W/ ~~A~G ~~ ~o~ ~ PLANNING DIVISION August 18,2008 Laurie Tyler Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: SCH#2008082064 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update; Marin County, Dear Ms. Tyler: The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) has reviewed the Notice of Completion (NOC) referenced above. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) states that any project that causes a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource, which includes archeological resources, is a significant effect requiring the preparation of an EIR (CEQA Guidelines 15064(b)). To comply with this provision the lead agency is required to assess whether the project will have an adverse impact on historical resources within the area of project effect (APE), ~nd if so to mitigate that effect. To adequately assess and mitigate project-related impacts to archaeological resources, the NAHC recommends the following actions: ./ Contact the appropriate regional archaeological Information Center for a record search. The record search will determine: · If a part or all of the area of project effect (APE) has been previously surveyed for cultural resources. If any known cultural resources have already been recorded on or adjacent to the APE. · If the probability is low, moderate, or high that cultural resources are located in the APE. · If a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present. ./ If an archaeological inventory survey is required, the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey. · The final report containing site forms, site significance, and mitigation measurers should be submitted immediately to the planning department. All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains, and associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum, and not be made available for pubic disclosure. · The final written report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the appropriate regional archaeological Information Center. ./ Contact the Native American Heritage Commission for: · A Sacred Lands File Check. USGS 7.5 minute auadranale name. townshiD. ranae and section reauired. · A list of appropriate Native American contacts for consultation concerning the project site and to assist in the mitigation measures. Native American Contacts List attached. ./ Lack of surface evidence of archeological resources does not preclude their subsurface existence. · Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the identification and evaluation of accidentally discovered archeological resources, per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 915064.5(f). In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity, a certified archaeologist and a culturally affiliated Native American, with knowledg~ in cultural resources, should monitor all ground-disturbing activities. · Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the disposition of recovered artifacts, in consultation with culturally affiliated Native Americans. · Lead agencies should include provisions for discovery of Native American human remains in their mitigation plan. Health and Safety Code 97050.5, CEQA 915064.5(e), and Public Resources Code 95097.98 mandates the process to be followed in the event of an accidental discovery of any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery. ~. erely, . ~et<e- aty San hez r Program Analyst EXHIBIT NO. + CC: State Clearinghouse Page 1 of 1 From: Patrick Tenney [Patrick@vpcapm.com] Sent: Monday, August 25,2008 11 :36 AM To: Laurie Tyler Cc: Patrick Tenney Subject: Trestle Glen curb - improve biking for children ~~~~w~ ') AUG L 5 2008 Laurie Tyler PLANNING DIVISION Laurie, I would like to submit formal written comment regarding curb installation on Trestle Glen. I live on Turtle Rock Court and I am in support of more bike usage in our community, especially by our youth. Trestle Glen is a highly trafficked road, with a lot of cars who disregard the speed limit. As a result, I don't feel that Trestle Glen is currently a safe road for children to ride their bikes. However, Trestle Glen is the only way for children in our neighborhood to access the public bike path at Blackies from which they can bike to various schools. Currently about X. of Trestle Glen has a nice steep curb on the northwest side of the road (starting at Turtle Rock and heading down the hill toward Blackie's - stopping at a small bridge) which gives bikers and walkers some protection from the speeding cars. Because cars drive so fast on Trestle Glen. it would be nice to extend that high curb from Turtle Rock Court all the way down to Tiburon Blvd. At the very least. extending that curb all the way to Juno would be helpful. Without this curb. I don't feel that Trestle Glen is safe for kids to ride their bikes down to Blackies. Thanks Patrick Tenney Board Member The Preserve at Tiburon HOA PatrickM. Tenney, CFA Managing Director Variant Perception Capital Management, LLC One Harbor Drive - Suite 209 Sausalito, CA 94965 415-324-2181 Office 415-324-2184 Fax patrick@vpcapm.conl O ~ EXHIBIT N. , ~ 8/25/2008 a Ita tIIIiII PLANNING + DESIGN MEMORANDUM July 2, 2008 To: From: RE: Scott Anderson, Town of Tiburon Eric Anderson, Project Manager Executive Summary of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update As part of the Marin County Bicycle Plan Update process sponsored by the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), Alta Planning + Design has been hired to update the bicycle plans of participating local agencies. This memo provides a summary of the proposed changes and updates for the 200 I Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Changes and updates are categorized according to Policies, Projects and Programs. Proposed changes and updates are highlighted in yellow, as appropriate. Policies and Goals Goals provide the context for the specific objectives and policy actions discussed in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The goals provide the long-term vision and serve as the foundation of the plan. Goals are broad statements of purpose, while objectives and policy actions provide actual implementation guidelines. Goal 1 Increased Bicycle and Pedestrian Access - Expand bicycle and pedestrian facilities and access in and between neighborhood areas, employment centers, shopping areas, schools, and recreational sites. Goal 2 Bicycle Transportation - Make the bicycle an integral part of daily life in Tiburon by implementing and maintaining a bikeway network, providing end-of-trip facilities, improving bicycle/transit integration, encouraging bicycle use, and making bicycling safer and more convenient. Goal 3 Pedestrian Transportation - Encourage walking as a daily form of transportation in Tiburon by completing a pedestrian network that services short trips and transit, improving the quality of the pedestrian environment and increasing safety, convenience and access opportunities for all users. Example Policy Actions: I. The Tiburon POST or other official commission, as appropriate, should review all Safe Routes to Schools travel plans for consistency with the Tiburon Bicycle and Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update EXHIBIT NO. ~ Pedestrian Master Plan, with the authority to refer concerns to staff and council as necessary . 2. Prioritize completion of a continuous bikeway network across jurisdictional boundaries, connecting Tiburon to unincorporated areas and neighboring communities. 3. Consider construction of relevant planned bikeways as an integral part of any transportation facility maintenance or construction project, as feasible. 4. Complete missing connections to make direct routes for walking, especially connections between residential neighborhoods and the downtown area, schools and the Multi-use Pathway. 5. For new development or redevelopment projects, consider construction of planned pedestrian facilities as feasible. 6. Undertake routine maintenance of bikeway and walkway network facilities, such as sweeping bicycle lanes and sidewalks and trimming back encroaching vegetation. 7. Ensure that construction projects minimize disruption to the cycling and walking environment and that safe, direct alternate routes are signed in advance of construction for the duration of the project. All projects undertaken by outside agencies should be coordinated with the Town to ensure compliance with this policy. 8. Ensure that the pedestrian walkway network is accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities where feasible. 9. Consider requiring bicycle parking spaces as part of new development or redevelopment projects as feasible. 10. Expand adult and youth bicycle and pedestrian education, encouragement and safety programs, particularly Share the Road programs aimed at reducing cyclist-motorist conflicts. Proiects - Bicvcles Bikeways are described by Caltrans in Chapter 1000 of the Highway Design Manual as being one of three basic types. BIKE PATH Class I Bikeway Also called a multi-use path (MUP). Provides for bicycle travel on a paved right of way completely separated from any street or highway. ~ .0 100_ Yl~S ~~ f~ e ~ .,.,' ,1 J } -~,: Class II Bikeway Referred to as a bike lane. Provides a striped and stenciled lane for one-way travel on a street or highway. BIKE LANE Class III Bikeway Referred to as a bike route. Provides for shared use with pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic and is identified only by signing and sometimes pavement stencils. ~ ~5lll } .'''fOr.. t ~=-=1IOl "' BIKE ROUTE .~ Town ofTiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2 Existing Bikeways The Multi-Use Path Blackie's Pasture Rd. Mar West St. 2.2 :i{C":-~i;St:~j:~~;~~Yf:~t? " '{f;i;;;f;~il;;~'~ri~~;~:t;::~~' t: '~.,'r,~'::-~; ~,~~~ft/~;~',;'}.{~~~,~ft~~K ~'~;~~;~<<:?(~~~z1~:-':~~?~ ~~)i'fM~~~f~0~r~~~;~lcYd~~~~I=~1~~:;~H~~iJ:~ Tiburon Blvd.-Paradise Dr. Mar West St. II 0.7 ~~ , _,'~2{~J!~z~ct~~l~;i~~l'~', Proposed Bikeways Tiburon Blvd. * Trestle Glen Blvd. ~~fli~~'f;!;~~~~~~!~'~~~~~~r~I~~~~f~..... Greenwood Beach Rd. Brunini Wy. Barbaree Wy. III Paradise Dr. Mar West St. Tiburon Town Limit III Paradise Dr.-Bay Trail** Trestle Glen Blvd. Corte Madera Town Limit III **Segment in County of Marin, not Town ofTiburon jurisdiction. Bicycle Parking Bicycle Parking is a key "end-of-trip" facility that encourages residents and visitors to ride. Locations such as schools, commercial areas and transit are important destinations that need bicycle parking. Locations for existing and proposed bicycle parking are listed below. Existing Bicycle Parking: · B us stops · Downtown Tiburon Ferry Terminal · Point Tiburon Plaza · Shoreline Park Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 3 . Elephant Rock fishing pier . Belvedere- Tiburon Library . Tiburon Playhouse theaters . Main Street parking lot . Ark Row . Paradise Cafe . All existing schools Proposed Bicycle Parking (subject to available space): . Town Hall . All Tiburon schools; the exact need for bicycle parking at schools is not known at this time but it is assumed that need for bicycle parking will grow along with school bicycle commuters. Proiects - Pedestrians The Town has pedestrian facilities that consist of sidewalks, stairs, lanes and Multi-Use Pathways. The existing sidewalk network in Tiburon is located primarily in and around the downtown area and provides pedestrian travel to the Town's public facilities and primary commercial area. The City also has a network of stairs, lanes, and paths that extend the sidewalk system into the hillside neighborhoods. The plan provides general guidelines for making Tiburon a more pedestrian-friendly community as well as specific sidewalk and crosswalk and Steps, Lanes and Paths project recommendations. Example Priority Pedestrian Projects The following list of pedestrian projects was developed based on past public input and the input from Staff and the BP AC. Note that all new crosswalk locations assume installation of curb ramps to meet ADA requirements. . Crosswalk Improvement Project along Tiburon Boulevard in partnership with Caltrans. . Safe Routes to Schools Del Mar School area improvements (funded by state SR2S funding). . Steps, Lanes Paths projects; currently the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) program has allocated $350,000 to three Steps, Lanes and Paths projects in Tiburon: · Lower Raccoon Path: $150,000 · Cayford Path: $90,000 · Jefferson Steps: $160,000 Town of Tiburon Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 4 Proerams Programs are the non-physical education, enforcement and encouragement efforts undertaken by the City and various agencies, sometimes in partnership with community groups. The follow list summarizes the proposed programs in Tiburon: Safe Routes to Schools: The plan recommends expanding to include all non- participating schools, utilizing Measure A Safe Pathways funding, sustaining existing participation, continuing to remove barriers to walking and biking in school areas and increasing transit availability Share the Road: The plan recommends Tiburon participate in this program's three elements I) Safety Checkpoints where law enforcement and volunteers reach out to motorists and cyclists equally 2) Share the Road presentations that encourage safe driving and biking behavior 3) Basic Street Skills classes which are offered free of charge to those seeking to improve their bicycle safety. Law Enforcement: The plan recommends the Tiburon Police Department continue its previous enforcement efforts including pedestrian safety activities and ticketing cyclists who violate traffic laws, as well as expand activities in conjunction with the Share the Road program. 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