TC - Item 3A - Bicycle Transportation Plan - Education/Outreach EffortsROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
SUBJECT: BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN — EDUCATION /OUTREACH EFFORTS
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission and City Council recently approved the City's Bicycle
Transportation Plan and proposed improvement projects related to bicycle safety. The
goals of the bicycle plan focus on improving bicycle connections and accessibility with
neighboring communities /trails and increased bicycle safety. A key element of this plan was
to develop bicycle safety education components and possible outreach elements to the
community. Funding has also been included in the City's operating budget towards this
effort using monies that must be used for transportation, bicycle and pedestrian
improvements. Commission input is requested on possible outreach efforts, events, and
promotional items to pursue.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission provide input on bicycle educational and
outreach efforts, as identified in the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan.
ANALYSIS
As part of its annual planning process, the Traffic Commission developed a goal to provide
safe and friendly pedestrian and bicycle transportation networks in the City. In addition, the
City's Strategic Plan includes an action item to promote increased community awareness
and usage of bicycle trails. In spring 2012, the Traffic Commission and the City Council
approved the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan (Bicycle Plan) to further these efforts. The
Bicycle Plan includes an analysis of existing conditions and needs, plans for educational
programs, and improvement projects.
Goal 2 of the Bicycle Plan "Encourage Bicycle Use as an Alternative to the Use of the
Automobile" includes the following goals:
• Developing bicycle educational materials and resource guides
• Promote bicycling through public awareness campaigns and communications
Many avenues are available to the City to further these efforts. It is necessary to first
decide on the target audiences and establish a priority order to focus work efforts. The 3
target audiences that have been identified thus far include 1) The General Public /Non-
Bicycle Community; 2) The Bicycle Community (all ages /families); and 3) School -Aged
Bicyclists. Due to financial and staffing constraints, it is recommended that each target
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group be pursued individually. Below is a small sampling of ideas to help improve
educational /outreach efforts to each group.
Target Audience: General Public
• Develop promotional brochures /literature promoting bicycle safety practices.
• Develop a bicycle resource guide featuring local trails or bicycle routes
• Provide literature and guides to the general public at community festivals and special
events.
• Promote literature and guides via social media — City website, newsletters, and
Facebook.
Target Audience: Bicycle Community (All Ages)
• Work with local bicycle non - profit groups (Bike San Gabriel Valley, others) to
promote regional bicycle events and activities.
• Sponsor a Local Ride Event — involve local bicyclists and families to meet at a local
facility and hold a bike ride on a local trail area.
• Purchase promotional items in conjunction with the local ride events.
• Promote events via social media — City website, newsletters, and Facebook.
Target Audience: School -Aged Bicyclists
• Work with local school districts and non - profit groups to host bicycle safety events or
bike rodeos.
Purchase promotional items in conjunction with the school -aged events.
Promote events via social media — City website, newsletters, and Facebook.
These are just a small sampling of possible target groups and project ideas for the
Commission's consideration. It is recommended that the Commission review these
categories and identify other focus areas towards the City's bicycle outreach and
educational efforts.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this project was included in the current Public Works operating budget using
Measure R transportation monies. Implementation of other Bicycle Plan projects will be
pursued based on available funding and grant opportunities.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
Attachments:
1. Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER 'A
DATE: APRIL 24, 2012
SUBJECT: ROSEMEAD BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
SUMMARY
In January 2012, the Traffic Commission began work on a Bicycle Transportation Plan
and proposed improvement projects related to bicycle safety. The goals of the bicycle
plan focus on improving bicycle connections and accessibility with neighboring
communities /trails and increased bicycle safety. The Bicycle Transportation Plan was
recommended for approval by the Traffic Commission on April 12, 2012 and was
prepared according to standards set by California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Upon Council approval of this plan the City will be eligible to pursue grant funding for
bicycle projects. The plan is also a key component of the City's efforts to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and encourage alternative forms of transportation in
accordance with Assembly Bill 32.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Review and approve Resolution No. 2012 -24, adopting the Rosemead Bicycle
Transportation Plan; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan to Metro and
Caltrans, allowing the City to pursue grant opportunities to further bicycle
improvement efforts.
ANALYSIS
As part of its annual planning process, the Traffic Commission developed a goal to
provide safe and friendly pedestrian and bicycle transportation networks in the City. In
addition, the City's Strategic Plan includes an action item to promote increased
community awareness and usage of bicycle trails. The development and adoption of a
bicycle transportation plan will provide a general framework for addressing these goals.
The plan includes an analysis of existing conditions and needs, plans for educational
programs, and improvement projects.
The proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) was prepared to comply with Caltrans
requirements for Bicycle Transportation Plans under the Bicycle Transportation Account
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(a funding account for local and regional agencies planning bicycle improvements). A
critical element in developing this BTP included significant outreach to the community.
Two public meetings were held to solicit public input for the BTP and a survey was
posted on the City's website to garner additional feedback from residents. The
comments received from members of the public have been positive, with a general
support for the City's efforts to improve bicycle safety and regional connections.
Included in the BTP is a summary of existing conditions and programs available for
bicyclists. A field survey was conducted, including counting bicycle riders on several
City streets at various days, times, and locations. Survey information also included
bicyclist characteristics, with the field observer noting each person's gender and an
approximation of their age range. Some of the observations made through this study
included the following:
• Most riders observed were male and over 18 years of age.
• Most riders were observed traveling on major east -west thoroughfares.
• More than half of the bicyclists observed used the sidewalk for bicycle travel.
• Most riders did not wear bicycle helmets.
In addition to these field observations, a summary of bicycle collision data was gathered
from the Sheriffs Department over the past five years. This data is included in the BTP.
By completing the BTP, the City will be eligible to apply for State grant funding to
implement a wide variety of bicycle projects. This could prove beneficial for several
critical projects in the City — including the future development of recreational space and
bike trails along the Southern California Edison transmission corridor. Grant funding
could also be beneficial in the development of bicycle safety planning and outreach for
the community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for the completion of the BTP was included in the current Public Works
operating budget. Implementation of BTP projects will be pursued based on available
funding and grant opportunities.
ENVIROMENTAL REVIEW
This Project does not require environmental review.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
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Prepared b/. Submitted by: �hijj n
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Management Analyst Public Works Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2012 -24
2 Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
ROSEMEAD BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead's General Plan provides for alternative modes of transportations
and includes a planned bikeway network, and
WHEREAS, several cities in the San Gabriel Valley and the County of Los Angeles have adopted
or are preparing to adopt bicycle planning documents; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan has been prepared based upon and is
consistent with the Rosemead General Plan and in accordance with Streets and Highways Code 891.2;
and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan addresses not only transportation and
circulation elements of the Rosemead General Plan, but also the City's environmental policies and goals of
reducing the City's green house gas emissions, as set forth in California Assembly Bill 32; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Traffic Commission has developed goals and policies for bicycle
planning and has reviewed and approved the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) provides funding
grants for bicycle projects to local agencies that have adopted bicycle planning documents prepared in
accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2 and are willing to provide a ten percent funding
match; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan, after approval, must be submitted to the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the regional transportation planning authority,
for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council approve and adopt the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan as
approved by the Rosemead Traffic Commission.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Rosemead shall arrange for the submittal of a copy of
the Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan, as approved, to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority for approval.
Section 3. That the Public Works Department seek funding and assistance from Caltrans, and
other agencies, to implement the projects and activities included in this Bicycle Improvement Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2012
Sandra Armenta
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Rachel H. Richman
City Attorney
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENT PLAN City of Rosemead
Table 5 -1
PROJECT PRIORITY LIST
PHASE I (Years 1 -3)
1 -1 Educational Brochure on Safe Bicycling Education & Safety n/a
1 -2 Edison Easement Study Planning & Design n/a
1 -3 Directional Signage for the Rio Hondo Bike Path Signage /Identity n/a
1 -4 Bicycle Parking at City Facilities Bicycle Parking n/a
1 -5 Bikeway Design and Construction, Major New Bikeways 10
Thoroughfares
1 -6 Business Partnership Program for Bicycle Parking Bicycle Parking n/a
PHASE II (Years 2 -5)
II -1 Community Fair, Safety, Licensing & Maintenance
Education & Safety
n/a
II -2 Bicycle Leisure Event
Education & Safety
n/a
II -3 Ongoing Bicycle Counts
Planning & Design
n/a
II -4 Bicycle- Carrying Racks for Rosemead Explorer Shuttles
Bicycle Improvement
n/a
II -5 Edison Improvements
Class 1
3
11 -6 Bikeway Design and Construction, Major & Minor
New Bikeways
15
Thoroughfares
II -7 Bicycle Parking Racks at Key Rosemead Explorer Stops
Bicycle Parking
n/a
11 -8 Lighting at Bicycle Routes
Bicycle Improvement
n/a
TOTAL
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Bicycle Transportation Plan
City of Rosemead, Public Works Department
Rosemead City Hall, 8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Phone: 626/569 -2100
Prepared By:
Evan Brooks Associates
50 South DeLacy Avenue, Suite 100
Pasadena, California 91105
Phone: 626/458 -3203
www.EBAPlanning.com
Final Draft, April 24, 2012
Acknowledgements
Rosemead City Council
Mayor Sandra Armenta
Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low
Council Member Bill Alarcon
Council Member Margaret Clark
Council Member Steven Ly
Rosemead Traffic Commission
Ms. Jean Hall, Chair
Mr. Joseph Wong, Vice Chair
Mr. Howard Masuda
Mr. Ed Quintanilla
Ms. Joanne Russell
City of Rosemead
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1 -01
1.1 PURPOSE
1 -01
1.2 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
1 -03
1.3 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
1 -06
2. PLANNING AND POLICY CONTEXT
2 -01
2.1 STATE AND REGIONAL
2 -01
2.2 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
2 -02
2.3 NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS
2 -05
2.4 OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR QUALITY, AND ENERGY PLANS
2 -08
2.5 BICYCLE COMMUTING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
2 -09
3. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS ANALYSIS
3 -01
3.1 LAND USE AND CIRCULATION
3 -01
3.2 EXISTING BICYLE USERS
3 -05
3.3 EXISTING BIKEWAYS,BICYCLE PARKING,AND BICYLE FACILITIES
3 -08
3.4 EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
3 -15
4. SAFETY AND EDUCATION
4 -01
4.1 LAW ENFORCMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
4 -01
4.2 BICYCLE COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS
4 -02
4.3 SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
4 -05
5. PROJECTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND FINANCING
5 -01
5.1 PROJECT PRIORITY AND PHASING
5 -01
5.2 MAP OF PROPOSED BIKEWAYS AND FACILITIES
5 -02
5.3 PROJECTS AND PRIORITY
5 -03
5.4 PROJECTED NUMBER OF FUTURE USERS
5 -09
5.5 PAST EXPENDITURES AND FUTURE FINANCING
5 -09
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City of Rosemead
1 -1 Rosemead Bicycle Transportation Plan Goals
2 -1 Rosemead's Neighboring Cities
3 -1 Bikeways Classification System
5 -1 Project Priority Selection Criteria
5 -2 Project Priority Phasing
Tables
3 -1 Rosemead's Largest Employers
3 -2 General Plan Circulation Element: Major and Minor Arterials
3 -3 Commuting Characteristics
3 -4 Sample Survey of Rosemead Bicycle Riders: Location, Day, and Time
3 -5 Sample Survey of Rosemead Bicycle Riders: Location, Gender, and Age
4 -1 Bicycle Collisions by Year and Bodily Harm
4 -2 Bicycle Collisions by Time of Day
4 -3 Bicycle Collisions by Type
4 -4 Bicycle Collisions by Location
5 -1 Project Priority List
5 -2 Future Financing Considerations
Maps
1 -1 Regional Location
2 -1 Metro Bike Map, Rosemead Vicinity
2 -2 El Monte Transit Hub
2 -3 Rosemead General Plan Map, Proposed Land Uses
2 -4 Rosemead General Plan, Circulation Element Proposed Bikeways
2 -5 Rosemead Linkages with Neighboring Jurisdictions
2 -6 Temple City Bicycle Plan Map
2 -7 Los Angeles County Bicycle Plan Map
2 -8 South El Monte Bicycle Plan Map
2 -9 Monterey Park Bicycle Plan Map
3 -1 Rosemead Zoning, Existing Land Uses
3 -2 Rosemead Circulation Element, Future Roadway Classification
3 -3 Sample Survey, Location of Bicycle Riders
3 -4 Rosemead Explorer
4 -1 Bicycle Collisions
5 -1 Proposed Rosemead Bikeways and Bicycle Facilities
Appendices
A. Caltrans, Bicycle Transportation Plan Checklist
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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1 PURPOSE
The Bicycle Transportation Plan is intended to serve as a guiding document for
planning and improvement of future citywide bicycle facilities and programs.
When implemented, the network of bicycle facilities will improve mobility by
providing a viable alternative to the use of automobiles for travel across the City
of Rosemead and the region (see Map 1 -1, Regional Location).
A bicycle network will allow people to reach their desired destinations
throughout the community, including schools, shops, services, employment
centers, parks, post offices, library and other government facilities. The Bicycle
Transportation Plan guides multi -modal bicycle connections to local and regional
transit facilities and adjacent neighboring bicycle networks.
To ensure the success of the bicycle facilities, safety, education and
encouragement programs will accompany the implementation of the bicycle
facilities. Improvement to the bicycle network aims to make the roads safer and
friendlier for bicyclists and is expected to significantly increase bicycle ridership
throughout the City. Seeing increased ridership will provide examples of how to
ride in Rosemead which is expected to further encourage ridership.
This Bicycle Transportation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements for a "Bicycle Transportation Plan" under The California
Department of Transportation ( Caltrans), Bicycle Transportation Account. This
Plan contains all of the requirements for a Bicycle Transportation Plan as shown
in Appendix A which includes the Caltrans requirements (Streets and Highway
Code Section 890 -894.2 — California Bicycle Transportation Act) and the page(s)
in this Plan which responds to that requirement, along with any comments. The
information is summarized on the Caltrans "Bicycle Transportation Plan
Checklist ".
This Plan has also been prepared in accordance with Bike Metro and the bicycle
planning of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
The City of Rosemead is located in the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles
County. Interstate 10 spits the northern and southern portions of Rosemead. The
City's 2010 Census population was 53,764. The City's population growth rate is
stable, having grown by less than one (1) percent since the year 2000. A high
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REGIONAL LOCATION
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percentage (80 %) of the City's population over five years old, speaks a language
other than English at home. The City is 5.16 square miles in size with a
population density of 10,415 persons per square miles. It is considered a high
density city when compared with cities in the State of California.
This Bicycle Transportation Plan recognizes that bicycle riders travel for various
purposes and have different skill levels. Riders bicycle for commuting purposes
to work, school, and local trips, or may bicycle for recreational purposes such as
leisure, exercise, or sport. Some riders, such as children, are not confident or
experienced navigating through vehicular traffic, while others may be
experienced riders who prefer to travel at high speeds with vehicles.
City of Oakland, California
Bicycle travel is extremely low cost when compared to vehicle travel and is an
affordable way for getting to critical destinations such as work, school, and
shopping. This means that bicycle travel is more equitable and available to a
larger segment of the population, including those from various socio- economic
groups and age groups. Bicycle travel is also a convenient way to incorporate
healthy activity into a person's lifestyle and connect with the surrounding
communities and neighborhoods.
Critical today than ever before, are the environmental and global beneficial
impacts of bicycle travel, particularly in California which enforces laws to
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improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gases. Additionally, reducing the
demand for gasoline fuels reduces the Nation's dependency on imported foreign
oil. Substituting vehicle travel for bicycle travel improves air quality, reduces
noise pollution, helps to reduce traffic congestion, and can be a simultaneously
pleasurable and healthy way to travel.
Most public opinion surveys indicate that safety is a major reason for those that
don't currently bicycle. In order for bicycling to become a widespread method of
travel, safety issues must be identified first. This Bicycle Transportation Plan
focuses on safety when planning routes and facilities in the City of Rosemead.
This Plan is a first step in obtaining public funding assistance for proposed bicycle
improvement projects. Funding for bicycling and sustainable development is
available from a wide variety of sources at the regional, State, and Federal levels
and having an adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan indicates community support
and project readiness.
1.2 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The goals, objectives and policies of the Bicycle Transportation Plan are based on
those set forth by the City's Traffic Commission and are consistent with the goals
and objectives of the Rosemead General Plan Update of 2010. The following
Figure 1 -1 illustrates the four guiding goals for creating new bicycle facilities
across Rosemead.
Rio Hondo Bike Path
source: Wikipedia Commons, freely licensed
Figure 1 -1
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ROSEMEAD BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN GOALS
Goal I: Increase Bicycle Use throughout the City
Objective 1: Bicycle Network
Create a comprehensive bicycle infrastructure network that includes
innovative solutions.
Policies:
a. Create a network of bicycle corridors covering the entire City
and connecting residential areas with activity centers such as
shopping centers, schools, recreation centers, businesses and
governmental facilities.
b. Connect bicycle network to both local and regional transit
facilities such as Metro transit stops.
c. Include bicycle wayfinding signage program as part of
implementation.
d. Include bicycle lane striping as part of street resurfacing
program.
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Objective 2: Bicycle Amenities. Provide bicycle amenities including
bicycle parking, lockers, racks and stations.
Policies:
a. Provide public bicycle parking facilities such as bike racks and
bike lockers at public facilities.
b. Provide public bicycle parking within the public right -of -way at
locations well used by the public such as commercial areas.
c. Require provision of bicycle parking as part of new
development
d. Install bicycle rack on City transit vehicle if feasible
Goal II: Improve Multi -Modal Transportation Integration
Objective 1: Multi -Modal Integration. Improve multi -modal integration
by linking bicycle facility with bus stops and park- and -ride lots.
Policies:
a. Ensure that the bicycle network is connected to the City's
transit network as well as Metro's transit stops within the City.
b. Provide bicycle amenities such as bike parking /lockers at bus
stops and park- and -ride lots.
Goal III: Encourage Bicycle Use as an Alternative to the Use of the Automobile
Objective 1: Bicycle safety Education. Develop bicycle education
material and resource guides to promote bicycle safety.
Policies:
a. Promote bicycle safety education through the City's
communications network.
b. Publish a bicycle resource guide.
c. Enforce vehicle codes pertaining to bicycle safety.
Objective 2: Bicycle Encouragement. Promote bicycling through public
awareness campaigns and communications.
Policies:
a. Develop a bicycle awareness program to promote bicycling as
a viable mode of transportation.
b. Promote an encouragement program in schools, at
community events and at recreational programs as well as
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through community organizations such as scouts, sport
leagues, etc.
c. Promote bicycling through the City's communications media
such as newsletters, website, bulletin boards at City's facilities,
etc.
Goal IV: Develop a Viable Implementation Plan
1.3 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
The City's Traffic Commission has taken the lead in bicycle planning and project
development. Since the fall of 2011, the Commission has been developing goals
and objectives to encourage bicycling as a safe and viable way to commute. A
general map of possible bicycle improvement projects was presented to the
Commission at a public meeting on February 2, 2012 and The Bicycle
Transportation Plan was presented to the Commission and the public, in draft
form, at the meeting on March 1, 2012. Members of the public expressed
support for bicycle planning in Rosemead and encouraged the Commission to
move forward. An online public opinion survey for the Bicycle Transportation
Plan was posted to the City's website. On April 12, 2012, the Traffic Commission
authorized the Plan be sent to the Rosemead City Council for approval.
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2. PLANNING AND POLICY CONTEXT
2.1 STATE AND REGIONAL
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) is an annual Caltrans program
providing State funds for city and county projects that improve safety and
convenience for bicycle commuters. In accordance with the Streets and
Highways Code (SHC) Section 890 - 894.2, California Bicycle Transportation Act,
projects must be designed and developed to achieve the functional commuting
needs and physical safety of all bicyclists. Local agencies first establish eligibility
by preparing and adopting a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) that complies with
SHC Section 891.2. The BTP must be approved by the local agency's Regional
Transportation Planning Agency.
Caltrans funds are allocated to cities and counties on a matching funds basis that
requires the applicant to furnish a minimum of 10 percent of the total project
cost. Highway User's Tax Account (HUTA), Transportation Tax Fund is the funding
source. Key partnerships for bicycle planning include local agencies, Regional
Transportation Planning Agencies, District Local Assistance Engineers, Caltrans
District Bicycle Coordinators, and Bicycle Advocacy Organizations. Eligible
projects and activities are limited to improvements for the safety and
convenience of bicycle commuters and could include: new bikeways; secure
bicycle parking; bicycle- carrying facilities on transit vehicles; traffic control
devices for safe bicycle travel; planning; engineering and design; right of way
acquisition; construction engineering; and construction /rehabilitation.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITIAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(Metro)
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, also known as
Metro, is the regional planning and funding agency for bicycle transportation
projects. The Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan (BTSP) is the regional bicycle
planning document adopted by Metro in January 2006. The purpose of the Plan
is to accommodate improvements in the regional bicycle transportation network
and to identify transit hubs that link public transit commuting with bicycle
commuting across the region. The Plan is also associated with the "Metro Bike
Map" a regional map of bikeways and facilities. Map 2 -1 illustrates a San Gabriel
Valley section of the Map showing the City of Rosemead with no bikeways or
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The Metro Plan identifies the El Monte Bike- Transit Hub located to the east of
Rosemead in the City of El Monte as shown on Map 2 -2. The nearest existing
bicycle parking facilities are located at the El Monte Transit Center also shown on
Map 2 -2.
2.2 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GENERAL PLAN
The City of Rosemead General Plan was updated in 2010 and includes the
following Elements:
*Land Use
*Circulation
*Resource Management
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The Housing Element is also a part of the General Plan, but separated since the
document is updated more frequently.
The Land Use Element encourages mixed -use development that will indirectly be
beneficial to encouraging bicycle commuting. The official future land use plan for
Rosemead is shown as Map 2 -3, Rosemead General Plan Map, Proposed Land
Uses. This Map includes new designations for "Mixed Use:
Residential /Commercial" and "Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial'.
Bicycle planning is included in the Circulation Element with goals and policies for
alternatives modes of travel as stated below:
Circulation Element:
Goal 2: Development of infrastructure and service to support alternatives modes of
travel.
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Policy 2.1: To identify areas of traffic spillover as new developments occur, monitor
traffic patterns in residential neighborhoods that are adjacent to commercial or
industrial corridors.
Policy 2.2: The provision of Class /I (striped and signed) bicycle lanes along minor arterial
or collector roadway corridors during roadway reconstruction projects should be
evaluated and implemented if feasible.
Policy 2.3: Formal transit improvements should be considered when bus stops are
adjacent to development projects and within roadway reconstruction corridors.
Amenities such as shelters, lighting, bus schedule kiosks, and similar amenities should be
considered and implemented as feasible.
Policy 2.4: Transportation Demand Management (TOM) programs should be actively
promoted for major projects as in -lieu mitigation measures, where physical traffic
mitigations are either infeasible or undesirable to the City.
Policy 1.5: All site plans for new commercial or industrial development shall be reviewed
for the provision of pedestrian connectivity to sidewalks and nearby bus stops, and the
provision of bicycle and racks and transit information for larger projects.
Policy 2.6: Walkable areas of the city, such as in the downtown area or the proposed
mixed -use districts, should be reviewed for ways to improve pedestrian access (driveway
access point reductions, buffers between roadways and sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.).
Policy 2.7: Promote the linking of local public transit routes with that of adjacent
jurisdictions and other transit agencies.
Policy 2.8 Include safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access in all transportation
improvement projects. Ensure that nonmotorized transportation systems are connected
and not interrupted by impassable barriers, such as freeways and include amenities such
as secure bicycle parking.
The General Plan's Circulation Element includes a map of proposed bikeways
along the following routes and shown on Map 2 -4:
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At this time, none of these bikeways has been installed. However, all have been
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included as proposed projects in this Bicycle Transportation Plan as described in
Chapter 5, Projects, Implementation, and Financing.
The Circulation Element suggests that bicycle lanes should be placed on low -
volume roadways that traverse the City. A study would be needed to examine
whether arterials or continuous, but lower- volume, collector roadways would be
appropriate for the provision of bicycle facilities. The Element calls for further
study to determine if parking or travel lanes can be removed or adjusted to
provide for bicycle facilities, or if future roadway widening and improvements
can be included.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
The City's recently amended Municipal Code (Zoning Code) includes new
provisions requiring bicycle parking in mixed use developments and commercial
developments. In the Residential /Commercial Mixed -Use Development Overlay
Zone, bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to ten (10) percent of required off -
street parking, with a minimum of eight bicycle parking spaces per
residential /commercial mixed -use development. Additional requirements apply
specifying the type of bicycle parking. In the C -4 Regional Commercial Zone,
bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to three (3) percent of required off - street
parking.
Additional bicycle planning provisions and requirements are contained in the
City's Transportation Demand Management Program, a part of the Municipal
Code. Bicycle parking is also a requirement of conditional use permits for
arcades.
The City's Municipal Code does not address bicycle operation on City sidewalks.
Some Los Angeles County municipalities allow, with certain restrictions, bicycle
riding on sidewalks, and others prohibit bicycle riding on sidewalks or in
downtown areas. General bicycle planning and engineering guidelines tend to
discourage bicycle riding on sidewalks.
ROSEMEAD TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TDM)
The City is in the process of developing policies to encourage use of alternative
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modes of transportation for the commuting public, such as park -n -ride lots along
or near Interstate 10, employee rideshare and free or discounted bus and rail
passes. Currently, the City has embarked on an express shuttle from an
underutilized parking lot to the nearest regional Metrolink and Bus Transit hub
located in El Monte. Commuters can park at a designated parking space and an
express shuttle will provide dedicated transit service to and from both the
Metrolink station and Transit Village to the City of Rosemead. Bicycle planning
and projects as contained in this Bicycle Transportation Plan will be consistent
with the City's TDM programs.
2.3 NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS
Rosemead is centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles
County. The City was incorporated in 1959 and is today surrounded by six cities
as illustrated in Figure 2 -1 below. In addition, Rosemead joins portions of
unincorporated Los Angeles County communities to the north and south.
Map 2 -5 shows Rosemead's shared boundary with adjoining municipalities and
unincorporated areas of the County. This Map represents the geographic
linkages that need to be considered when planning bicycle facilities in the City of
Rosemead understanding that commuting trips sometimes extend beyond the
City's boundary. The multiple shared boundaries make coordinated planning
with neighboring jurisdictions important.
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The City of Temple City adopted its "Bicycle Master Plan" in March 2011.
Additionally, Temple City has received Caltrans funding for a bikeway along
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Boulevard. Map 2 -6 is a copy of Temple City's Bicycle Plan Map showing
proposed Class II Bike Lanes along Lower Azusa Road, Temple City Boulevard,
and Rosemead Boulevard. All three roadways extend into the City of Rosemead.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES
Los Angeles County recently adopted its "Bicycle Master Plan" in December 2011
for unincorporated communities. A portion of unincorporated territory is located
to the south of Rosemead, a part of the community known as South San Gabriel.
The County's Bicycle Master Plan includes a proposed Class II, Bike Lane, along
Del Mar Avenue, immediately south of Rosemead, which follows Hill Drive, and
San Gabriel Boulevard further south as shown on Map 2 -7 below. There are no
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The City of South El Monte has a Bicycle Transportation Plan and Map (see Map
2 -8) that focuses on bicycle routes in the center of the City. No routes are shown
that connect with the City of Rosemead to the west. Conversations with the
City's Public Works department indicate that cooperation with Rosemead can be
worked out to extend a bikeway across Garvey Avenue between the two cities,
particularly a bikeway that connects to the existing Rio Hondo Bike Path.
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The City of Monterey Park has an older bicycle plan map (see Map 2 -9) that
shows no existing or planned bikeway that extends east into the City of
Rosemead. No updated information was found.
CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, CITY OF EL MONTE, AND CITY OF MONTEBELLO
Information on planned bikeways and facilities in the Cities of San Gabriel, El
Monte, and Montebello has not been fully developed or made available.
2.4 OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR QUALITY, AND ENERGY PLANS
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
The South Coast Air Quality Management District periodically prepares an overall
Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) update to meet federal requirements and
to incorporate the latest technical planning information. The District is currently
developing the 2012 AQMP to develop control strategies, attainment
demonstrations, further progress, and maintenance. The 2012 update will
include the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan /Sustainable Communities
Strategy, updated emission inventory methodologies and growth forecasts.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
SCAG adopted its Regional Transportation Plan "Destination 2030" in April 2004.
The multi -modal Plan represents a vision for coordinated investment in
transportation improvements.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONGESTIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority adopted its
"Congestion Management Program ", or CMP, in July of 2004. The CMP was
created to link local land use decisions with their impacts on regional
transportation and air quality and to develop a partnership among
transportation decision makers. The purpose is to devise appropriate
transportation solutions that include all modes of travel.
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS
Safe Routes to School (SRTS /SR2S) programs refers to a variety of programs
aimed at promoting walking and bicycling to school and improving traffic safety
around school areas mainly through education and engineering measures.
Current and proposed improvements at all schools with the City of Rosemead
are on- going.
COMPLETE STREETS
The California Complete Streets Act of 2008, Government Code 85302, AB 1358,
codifies policy that streets accommodate users of all modes of transportation
including bicycling. Caltrans has adopted policies and programs aimed at
Complete Street implementation in all planning, programming, design,
construction, operations, and maintenance activities and products on the State
Highway System.
ASSEMBY BILL 32
Assembly Bill 32, also known as the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, sets
greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the year 2020.
SENATE BILL 375
Senate Bill 375, also known as the Sustainability Communities and Climate
Protection Act of 2008, directs the California Air Resources Board to set regional
targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new law establishes an
approach to ensure that cities and counties are involved in the development of
regional plans to achieve those targets.
2.5 BICYCLE COMMUTING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
At this time there are no local, Rosemead, bicycle commuting incentive
programs. No programs are available at the regional level. Employers may
provide bicycle commuting incentives.
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3. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS ANALYSIS
3.1 LAND USE AND CIRCULATION
Rosemead's current land use and circulation character can be differentiated by
the northern portion, north of Interstate 10, and the southern portion, south of
Interstate 10. Interstate 10 is a major dividing line limiting the number of
roadway crossings from north to south, although there are five (5) exits from
Interstate 10 that reach Rosemead (New Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel
Avenue, Walnut Grove Avenue, and Rosemead Boulevard).
The Southern California Edison high powered transmission line also bisects the
City, between east and west, and also limits east -west transportation crossings.
The Edison crossing runs from the City limit in the north near Walnut Grove
Avenue to the City limit in the south between Del Mar Avenue and San Gabriel
Boulevard and extends beyond.
Residential land uses in the northern portion of the City are primarily "Single
Family ". Commercial strip centers in the northern portion are found primarily
along Valley Boulevard. The Rosemead Place shopping center at Rosemead
Boulevard and Marshall Street is the only major shopping center north of
Interstate 10. Pockets of "Multi- Family" housing and industrial uses are few and
scattered throughout the northern portion.
Residential land uses in the southern portion of the City are primarily "Multi -
Family" with some small pockets of high density housing. Strip commercial use is
primarily along Garvey Avenue with some strip industrial uses among smaller
parcels.
Parks, schools, religious centers, green space, community facilities, and other
public facilities are found distributed across the City, north and south. A high
concentration of public facilities is found centered around City Hall, on Valley
Boulevard, including the public library and a community center. Large employers
such as Southern California Edison, one of the largest employers in southern
California, are located at the southern end of the City. The Wal -Mart shopping
center, another large employer, is located in the southern portion, just south of
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Interstate 10. Table 3 -1 below lists Rosemead's largest employers.
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ROSEMEAD'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
Southern California Edison 4,000
Garvey School District 953
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Panda Restaurant Group 400
Rosemead School District 337
City of Rosemead 208
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Source: 2009 City of Rosemead Comprehensive Annual Report
Map 3 -1 is the Zoning Map for the City of Rosemead showing permitted land
uses by location, and is included to generally represent existing land uses. Like
the General Plan Map (Map 2 -3), the Zoning Map shows future land uses in
Rosemead which are generally reflective of land uses existing today with the
exception of a new land use designation for "Mixed Use" allowing the mixing of
residential and commercial, or industrial and commercial in one development.
These future land uses are planned at nodes generally found at:
Future Residential /Commercial Planned Mixed Use:
*Valley Boulevard and Muscatel Avenue
*Garvey Avenue and Earl Avenue
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Rosemead's future land uses show that the southern portion of the City will
become more densely populated and house a larger number of employment
generating land uses. Future land uses show high intensity commercial uses
limited to the southern portion. In contrast, the northern portion of the City will
likely remain similar to existing conditions.
Circulation in Rosemead is divided between the northern and southern sections.
Interstate 10 is a large land use barrier to traveling in the City from north to
south. Five roadway crossings allow travel between north and south for vehicles,
bicyclists, and pedestrians, but these intersections experience a high volume of
vehicle traffic, multiple turning movements, and high noise levels. East -west
travel in Rosemead is easier, with no major impediments. The Edison easement
and the San Gabriel River are large land barriers but do not impede travel
significantly.
Rosemead Boulevard is an important north -south roadway and is one of the few
direct routes stretching from Interstate 210 to Interstate 10 in the San Gabriel
Valley. Rosemead Boulevard is also a California State Highway (Route 19) under
the jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans). Any
improvements or changes to the roadway have to be approved by Caltrans.
The Circulation Element of the General Plan classifies the City's roadways based
on future traffic volume and capacity (see Map 3 -2). Major Arterials are capable
of holding the highest amount of traffic. Minor Arterials accommodate a smaller
amount of traffic. Collectors carry less traffic. All other streets are designated as
"local" and are typically neighborhood, residential streets with very little traffic
volume.
The following Table 3 -2, lists the major roadways in Rosemead and their
classifications today and into the future.
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GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT:
MAJOR AND MINOR ARTERIALS
Walnut Grove Ave (North-South) Minor Arterial Major Arterial
City Limit @ UPRR at the north to Hill Dr. at
the south
Del Mar Ave (North - South)
City Limit @ 1 -10 at the north to Graves Ave
at the south
Garvey Ave (East -West)
City Limit @ New Ave at the west to the
Bridge at the east
Valley Blvd (East -West)
City Limit @Rubio Wash
Mission Drive (East -West)
City Limit @ Rubio Wash
Mple City Blvd
kat,Bor h4to 1 -10 at south
Lower Azusa Rd
Rosemead Blvd to UPRR
Gabriel Blvd (North- South)
New Ave(North- South)
,Graves Ave East -West)
Minor Arterial
Major Arterial
Major Arterial
Minor Arterial
Major Arterial
Major Arterial
Major Arterial
Minor Arterial
Minor Arteria MajorArterial
Minor Arterial Minor Arterial
MajorArteria [Major Arterial
L
Minor Arterial
MIOarArterial
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Rush St (East-West) Minor Arterial Minor Arterial
San Gabriel Blvd (North -so uth) �. Major Arteria L or Arterial
Source: City of Rosemead General Plan, 1010
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3.2 EXISTING BICYCLE USERS
To understand the need for bikeways and facilities in the City, an analysis of
existing bicycle riders is important. Bicycle riding in the City is largely for
commuting purposes rather than recreational purposes. At this time, commuting
by bicycle is perhaps the least popular way to commute to work or for any other
commuting purpose. Safety concerns, distance, and other factors make bicycling
less attractive.
US Census data was obtained and analyzed and a survey of existing bicycle riders
was conducted to determine the number and type of existing bicycle users. Table
3 -3 below includes the percentage of the working population over 16 years old
and their means of travel to work. The Table shows the percentage for males
versus females and for the City of Rosemead versus the County of Los Angeles as
a whole. Bicycle commuting among the working population in Rosemead was
only 1.4 percent for the male population and 0.7 percent for the female
population. These percentages are slightly higher than those for Los Angeles
County, but significantly less than other means of travel. The Car, Truck, or Van
was the most popular way to travel to work.
Table 3 -3
COMMUTING CHARACTERISTICS
2008 to 2010 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
Transportation Means of
Work
Car. Truck, or Van
Public Transportation
Walked
Bicycle
Taxicab, motorcycle,
or other
7
89.4% 84.8% 83.3% 82.1%
5.2% 6.1% 6.8% 7.7%
1.0% 1.1% 2.7% 3.2%
1.4% 0.7% 1.3% 0.4%
1.6% 1.1% 1.3% 1.2%
Worked at home 1.3% 6.2% 4.6% 5.S%
100%
Source: US Census (Workers 16 years and over)
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To better understand the locations and routes currently used by bicyclists in the
City, a sample survey, counting bicyclists, was conducted at various locations
(roadway segments), times of day, and days of the week. Table 3 -4 below
presents the bicycle counts conducted as part of this Bicycle Transportation Plan.
The survey shows that bicycle riders are similar to vehicles, traveling most on the
Major Arterials, and during the popular afternoon commuting times.
Table 3-4
SAMPLE SURVEY OF • • BICYCLE RIDERS: • •
Survey No. of No. of Number of Riders
Time Segments Miles Total Total
Surveyed Surveyed per Mile
2. Valley Blvd (1.5)
515 pm ,:, ..
Thurs. Feb 5:30 to 2 3.0 14 4.7
16 6:00 pm
3. Mission Dr (1.2) Fri. Feb 17 2:00 to 2 2.4 6 2.5
2:15 pm
4. Walnut Grove Ave Fri. Feb 2:15 to 2 6.6 4 0.6
(3.3) 17 2:45 pm
5. Marshall St (2.0) Fri. Feb 17 2:50 to 2 4.0 1 0.2
3:00 pm
6. Hellman Ave (1.5) Fri. Feb 17
7. Garvey Ave (2.2)
8. Rosemead Blvd
(1.5)
9. Garvey Ave (2.2)
10. Muscatel Ave,
north of 1 -10 (1.2)
11. Sago Gabnel Blvd
(1.4)
12. Burton Ave, 1 -10
to Garvey Ave (.6)
Fri. Feb 17
Sat. Feb
18
Mon. Feb
20 *
Tues.Feb
21
Tues. Feb
21
Tues. Feb
21
3:00 to
3:15 pm
3:15 to
4:15 pm
5:10 to
5:20 pin
10:15 to
10:30 am
5:15 to
5:30 pm
5:40 to
5:50 pm
5:55 to
6:00 pm
2 3.0
2 4.4
3 3.0
2 4.4
2 2.4
2 2.8
1 .6
*holiday
Source: Evan Brooks Associates, Field Survey, February 2012.
3 1.0
30 6.8
2 0.7
14
3.2
0
0.0
11
3.9
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Map 3 -3 shows the approximate location of bicycle riders found during survey
days and times. Each green dot represents a person found on a bicycle, either
moving or stationary. Direction of travel was not documented.
The survey documented some characteristics of riders, such as age and gender.
The survey found that the vast majority of riders were male and appear to be
over 18 years old as shown on Table 3 -5 below. Although helmet use, direction
of travel, and sidewalk versus road use were not documented, generally, nearly
all riders were without a helmet, and less than half, but a significant number,
were found riding on the sidewalk.
Table 3 -5
SAMPLE SURVEY OF ROSEMEAD BICYCLE RIDERS:
LOCATION, GENDER, AND AGE
1. Rosemead Blvd
19
0
19
0
0
2. Valley Blvd
14
0
14
0
0
3. Mission Dr
6
0
6
0
0
4. Walnut Grove Ave
4
0
3
0
1
5. Marshall St
1 1 0 0 0
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3.3 EXISTING BIKEWAYS, BICYCLE PARKING, AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
A citywide survey of existing bike systems, e.g., bike routes (Class III bikeway),
bike lanes (Class II bikeway), bike paths (Class I bikeway), and bicycle parking
facilities was conducted as a part of this Bicycle Transportation Plan. The survey
found that the Rio Hondo Bike Path (Class 1) was the only bicycle facility in the
City, and only a small portion of the Path is within the City limits. Bicycle parking
racks were found only at shopping centers and at some commercial
establishments. No other bicycle facilities were found.
EXISTING BIKEWAYS
Bikeways is a general term for the group of various classes, or types, of bicycle
roadways. Common classifications have been developed at the Federal level with
the leadership of transportation engineering agencies, such as Caltrans which
documented the classifications in its publication "Highway Design Manual ". The
common classifications are illustrated on Figure 3 -1 below.
Figure 3 -1
BIKEWAY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
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The Rio Hondo Bike Path is a designated Class I bikeway, and extends from the
City of Long Beach in the south to the City of Azusa in the north.
Rio Hondo Class 1 Bike Path at the boundary of
the City of El Monte and City of Rosemead
A Class II bikeway, Bike Lane, includes striping on both sides of the existing
roadway that separates a bicycle travel lane from a vehicle travel lane. Installing
a Class II, Bike Lane, will require adequate roadway width depending on the
existence of on- street parking. Class ll, Bike Lane, is sometimes painted green to
clearly differentiate the lane for bikes only.
Class ll, Bike Lane, on Seventh Street, City of Los Angeles
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A Class III bikeway, Bike Route, is referred to as a shared roadway. With posted
"Bike Route" signs, the drivers of vehicular traffic are made aware of the
potential existence of bicyclists riding along the right side of the roadway.
Typically the green street sign marks the beginning and end of the route.
"Chevron" roadway markings paired with a graphic of a bicycle are typically also
included showing the general path of travel for bicycle riders.
Class Ill, Bike Route, Chevron Marking
City of Cos Angeles
Class 111, Bike Route, City of San Gabriel
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A newer, type of bicycle classification used is the 'Bicycle Boulevard ". Although
not a formal classification, Bicycle Boulevards are used along long stretches of
low volume roadways where bicycling is as frequent as vehicle travel.
Bicycle Boulevard in the City of Berkeley, California
EXISTING BICYCLE PARKING
A survey of bicycle parking in Rosemead found various bicycle racks at shopping
centers. No bike racks were found at City Hall or the adjacent County public
library. Schools and parks were not surveyed and may contain bicycle parking
racks.
Newly installed bicycle rack at the Rosemead Town Center shopping center
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Bicycle Parking, City of San Francisco
There are two basic types of bicycle parking. The low security bike racks such as
the inverted U -rack shown in the photograph above are meant to secure a
bicycle for a short period of time, while the high security bicycle lockers are
meant to secure a bicycle for a long period of time. Other types of bicycle
parking arrangements include attendant parking typically found in high density
areas, and automated bicycle parking.
Bicycle Parking Rack, City of Pomona
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Low security bicycle rack, City of Glendale
High security bicycle lockers, El Monte Transit Center
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EXISTING FACILITIES
Other bicycle facilities, or end of trip facilities include showers, storage areas,
restrooms, and locker rooms that aid the bicycle commuter. A survey of
Rosemead indicates that these types of bicycle facilities do not currently exist
anywhere in the City.
3.4 EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bicycle commuting combined with public transit is a viable way to travel long
distances. Los Angeles County has an extensive public transit system that
provides expanded commuting options for bicycle riders. Many public transit
buses are equipped with bicycle- carrying racks.
METRO
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates its
system buses along Valley Boulevard, Rosemead Boulevard, Garvey Avenue, San
Gabriel Boulevard, and a number of lines around the Montebello Town Center at
the southern tip of Rosemead. Additional lines run along Interstate 10.
EL MONTE TRANSIT CENTER
The existing El Monte Transit Center provides a hub for public transit in the San
Gabriel Valley with multiple bus connections and the Metrolink Station. The
Center is currently being expanded and will include a parking structure and
expanded commuter services. Map 2 -2 presented in Chapter 2, Planning and
Policy Context, shows the location of the El Monte Transit Center which is also a
designated Bike- Transit Hub. The El Monte Transit Center is approximately 2.5
miles from Rosemead City Hall.
ROSEMEAD EXPLORER AND COMMUTER CONNECTION
The City of Rosemead operates a transit shuttle bus service along two routes in
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the City as shown on Map 3 -4. Both routes travel across the City with easy to
reach stops. Additionally a commuter shuttle service ( "Commuter Connection ")
is provided during peak hours traveling from the Rosemead Explorer terminal at
Rosemead Place to the El Monte Metrolink Station and the El Monte Metro Bus
Station. None of the shuttle vehicles have bicycle carrying racks.
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4. SAFETY AND EDUCATION
4.1 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Law enforcement in the City of Rosemead is carried out by the Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department. The agency operates from its Temple Station
located at 8838 Las Tunas Drive in the City of Temple City. At this time, the
Sheriffs Department does not have any public programs aimed at bicycle safety,
bicycle rules of the road, or any educational classes, but did have a program in
the past administered to children under 18 who were ticketed for riding without
a helmet. At this time, the Sheriff's Department has issued few to no tickets
citing bicyclists for violating relevant California Vehicle Code sections.
The California Vehicle Code (Division 11, Chapter 1, Article 4) covers the rules of
the road for the operation of bicycles. The following are the Sections of Article 4.
"Operations of Bicycles ".
Section No.
Section Title
21200
Laws Applicable to Bicycle Use: Peace Officer Exemption
21200.5
Riding Bicycle Under Influence of Alcohol
21201
Equipment Requirements
21201.3
Bicycle or Motorized Bicycle Lights
11201.5
Reflectorized Equipment
21202
Operation on Roadway
21203
Hitching Rides
21204
Riding on Bicycles
21205
Carrying Articles
21205
Local Regulation
11207
Bicycle Regulation
21207.5
Motorized Bicycles: Prohibited Operation
21208
Permitted Movements from Bicycle Lanes
11109
Motor Vehicles and Motorized Bicycles in Bicycle Lanes
21210
Bicycle Parking
21111
Obstruction of Bikeways or Bicycle Paths or Trails
21212
Youth Bicycle Helmets: Minors
The California Vehicle Codes does not address bicycle riding on sidewalks, since
the Code only applies to public roadways. This allows local jurisdictions to adopt
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ordinances that regulate activities on sidewalks. In Los Angeles County some
local jurisdictions such as Pasadena and Temple City have local ordinances that
prohibit bicycle riding on sidewalks while others such as the cities of Los Angeles
and West Hollywood allow bicycling on sidewalks. Some jurisdictions such as the
City of Rosemead are silent on this and others allow riding on sidewalks except in
high pedestrian areas such as the downtown.
4.2 BICYCLE COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS
Safety is a focus of this Bicycle Transportation Plan. If bicycling conditions are
unsafe, or appear to be unsafe, most residents and visitors will be reluctant to
choose bicycling as a viable transportation option. For this reason, an analysis of
collisions involving bicyclists within the City of Rosemead was conducted. All
collision data presented below was tabulated and provided by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department for the City of Rosemead covering the years 2007 to
2011.
Table 4 -1 below shows the total number of bicycle collisions in Rosemead over
the past five years and the number of injuries and deaths each year. The Table
shows that there were a total of 106 bicycle - involved collisions over the past five
years within the City and nearly all of those involved at least one injury each
incident. None of the collisions resulted in a death. The average number of
collisions per year is 21 and the average number of injuries is 20.
Table 4 -1
BICYCLE COLLISIONS BY YEAR AND BODILY HARM
City of Rosemead, 2007 to 2011
Year No. of Collisions I Injuries I Fataliti
2007
23
22
0
2008
20
19
0
2009
14
13
0
2010
23 ,.i `
21
0
2011
26
26
0
TOTAL (Avg)
106 (21) :' '
101 (20)
0 (0)
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It is likely that more collision than what is reflected in the data occurred as
smaller collisions with no injuries may go unreported. Therefore, this data is
expected to reflect the worst types of bicycle collisions. There does not appear
to be a trend of increasing or decreasing collisions over the past five years;
however, an ongoing monitoring of bicycle collision data is essential to aid in
bicycle planning in Rosemead.
Table 4 -2 below shows the number of collisions by time of day. The worst times
for bicycle collisions occur during the am commutes at the 7:00am and 8:00am
hours, then again at the 2:00pm hour. The largest number of collisions occurs in
the pm commute hours of 5:00pm and 6:00pm.
Table 4 -2
BICYCLE COLLISIONS BY TIME OF DAY
City of Rosemead, 2007 to 2011
6:00 am 0 �®
7:00 am 4 4:00 pm 10
8:00 am 7 ®®
9:00 am 3 1q. 6:00 pm 17
10:00 am 6 ®-
1J 100.am 8:00 pm 1
12:00 pm 5 ®-
10:00 pm 2
2:00 pm 11 11:00 pm 1
Table 4 -3 below shows the number of bicycle collisions by type of collision. The
largest number of collisions occurred when the bicyclist was riding on the wrong
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side of the road. Of the 42 collisions due to rider on the wrong side of the road,
37 involved one (1) injury each, three involved two (2) injuries each, and two
involved no (0) injuries.
Table 4 -3
BICYCLE COLLISIONS BY TYPE
City of Rosemead, 2007 to 2011
Wrong Side of Road 42
Auto R/W Violation 19
Other Hazardous Movements 18
Improper Turn 12
Traffic Signals and Signs 5
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3
Unsafe Start 2
Pedestrian R/W Violation 1
TOTAL 106
Table 4 -4 shows that of the 106 bicycle collisions in Rosemead, 26 were at an
intersection along Garvey Avenue. The high number of collisions at or near
Garvey Avenue is likely due to its high use as a bikeway for east -west travel
south of Interstate 10. Other problem intersections and locations include
intersections along Valley Boulevard where 15 collisions occurred, 13 collisions
occurred at an intersection along Mission Drive, 11 collisions occurred at the
intersection with Del Mar Avenue, 10 collisions occurred at the intersection with
Rosemead Boulevard, and 9 collisions occurred at the intersection with San
Gabriel Boulevard. A number of collisions were found to occur at various other
intersections in the City. All locations are approximate.
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When tabulating the number of collisions per mile, Garvey Avenue had the
highest with 11.8 collisions per mile, followed closely by Mission Drive, Valley
Boulevard, and Del Mar Avenue.
Garvey Ave
Valley Blvd
Mission Drive
Del Mar Ave
Rosemead Blvd
San Gabriel Blvd
Other
TOTAL
Table 4 -4
BICYCLE COLLISIONS BY LOCATION
City of Rosemead, 1007 to 2011
2.2
East -West
26
11.8
1.5
East -West
15
10.0
1.2
East -West
13
10.8
1.1
North -South
11
10.0
L ®tic.
1.5
North -South
10
6.7
1.4 North -South 9 6.4
- 22 -
106
*locations are approximate
Map 4 -1, Bicycle Collisions, shows the general location of bicycle collisions in the
City of Rosemead between 2007 and 2011. Again, these locations are
approximate. Many, but not all collisions occur at or near an intersection. The
Map shows that the intersections of Garvey Avenue and Del Mar Avenue, and
Mission Drive and Rio Hondo Avenue, are problem spots.
4.3 SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The City of Rosemead and the County Sheriff's Department do not have any
bicycle related safety or educational programs or printed materials for either or
both bicyclists and motorists. There are a number of non - profit, community and
membership groups organized around bicycling that provide educational and
promotional information to its members or the general public. The "Bicycle
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Coalition" has chapters at the State and at local levels, including San Gabriel
Valley. The "Share the Road" is a national campaign targeted at motorists.
Federal agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and
the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), provides safety guidelines. The California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) also provides safety guidelines.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides documents on the
rules of the road for bicycles which are listed below.
"Bicyclists:
• Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.
Have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motorcycle drivers.
• Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs.
• Are lawfully permitted to ride on certain sections of roadway in rural areas
where there is no alternate route.
• Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it.
• Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as practical —not on
the sidewalk.
• Are legally allowed to ride in the center of the lane when moving at the same
speed as other traffic.
• May move left to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, or avoid
debris or other hazards.
• May choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one -way street.
• Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street.
• Must make left and right turns in the same way drivers do, using the same
turn lanes. If the bicyclist is traveling straight ahead, he or she should use a
through traffic lane rather than ride next to the curb and block traffic making
right turns.
• Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them.
Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.
• Should carry identification.
• Shall not operate a bicycle on a roadway unless the bicycle is equipped with:
o A brake which will enable the operator to make one braked wheel
skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
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Turns for bicyclists
During darkness, bicyclists must have the following equipment:
• A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet.
• A rear red reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet.
• A white or yellow reflector on each pedal or on the bicyclist's shoes or
ankles visible from a distance of 200 feet."
Source: California Driver Handbook - Sharing the Road,
Department of Motor Vehicles
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5. PROJECTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND FINANCING
5.1 PROJECT PRIORITY AND PHASING
Following the study of existing conditions and analysis of bicycle transportation
needs in the City of Rosemead, a number of bicycle projects were developed
using a set of primary criteria and timing preferences. These include setting the
safety of existing bicycle users as the highest priority. Secondary criteria
considered were linking proposed Rosemead bicycle projects with existing and
planned bikeways and facilities of regional agencies and neighboring
jurisdictions. The third priority considered was for projects and programs that
encourage bicycle riding by a larger population, particularly those that are
reluctant to bicycling due to safety and other concerns. The following Figure 5 -1
illustrates the order of importance for project implementation.
Figure 5 -1
PROJECT PRIORITY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Safety
• Linkages
• Encouragement
Using a project prioritization methodology, all of the proposed projects were
ranked into two phases: high - priority projects under Phase I and mid -term
projects under Phase II. To assist in implementation and immediate grant
seeking, the City may focus on high - priority projects for short-term
improvements.
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Figure 5 -2
PROJECT PRIORITY PHASING
5.2 MAP OF PROPOSED BIKEWAYS AND FACILITES
Keeping these priority considerations and implementation phasing in mind, and
using the results of data analyzed for the Bicycle Transportation Plan, a list of
bicycle projects has been prepared and described below. Map 5 -1, Proposed
Rosemead Bikeways and Bicycle Facilities, includes the sample class designations
for proposed bikeways and the approximate location of proposed bicycle parking
facilities. Project descriptions are included in the next section below.
Final project planning will be based on detailed roadway engineering, especially
consideration of existing roadway width, roadway geometry and lane
configuration, existing on- street traffic volumes, on- street parking and safety
conditions.
According to Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Planning, projects can include
proposed bikeways, "end of trip" bicycle parking facilities, bicycle transport and
parking facilities, and facilities for bicyclists to change and store clothes and
equipment.
Bikeways were proposed along the Major and Minor Arterials that are currently
classified as such or to be classified in the future pursuant to the Rosemead
General Plan Circulation Element. Arterials carry the highest volume of vehicular
traffic with high vehicle speeds and thus represent high potential for conflicts
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between motor vehicles and safe bicycling. Because vehicular traffic volumes
and speeds are lower on collector streets, and thus collector streets show low
demand for bicycle travel, no bikeways were proposed on these streets at this
time.
Linkages to existing and proposed bikeways within the City of Temple City and
the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles are very important for
Rosemead's bicycle projects. Both jurisdictions have already adopted Bicycle
Transportation Plans. Linkage to the El Monte Transit Center is also important.
All projects have been developed after ensuring consistency with regional and
neighboring jurisdictions.
Walnut Grove Avenue looking north
5.3 PROJECTS AND PRIORITY
Table 5 -1 is a list that represents the recommended priority projects in order of
importance.
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Table 5 -1
PROJECT PRIORITY LIST
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1 -1 Educational Brochure on Safe
Bicycling
1 -2 Edison Easement Study
1 -3 Directional Signage to the Rio
Hondo Bike Path
1 -4 Bicycle Parking at City Facilities
IASE I (Years 1 -3)
Education & Safety
Planning & Design
Signage /Identity
Bicycle Parking
1 -5 Bikeway Design and New Bikeways
Construction, Major
Thoroughfares
1 -6 Business Partnership Program Bicycle Parking
for Bicycle Parking
II -1 Community Fair, Safety,
Licensing & Maintenance
II -2 Bicycle Leisure Event
II -3 Ongoing Bicycle Counts
II -4 Bicycle- Carrying Racks for
Rosemead Explorer Shuttles
II -5 Edison Improvements
II -6 Bikeway Design and
Construction, Major & Minor
Thoroughfares
11 -7 Bicycle Parking Racks at Key
Rosemead Explorer Stops
II -8 Lighting at Bicycle Routes
TOTAL
PHASE II (Years 2 -5)
Education & Safety
Education & Safety
Planning & Design
Bicycle Improvement
Class I
New Bikeways
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Improvement
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
10
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
3
15
n/a
n/a
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The following is a description of the proposed projects in order of priority and
implementation phasing.
PHASE I PROJECTS (YEARS 1, 2 & 3)
1 -1. Map and Educational Brochure on Safe Bicycling in Rosemead. Preparation
of a map showing the most bike - friendly routes in Rosemead along with safe
bicycle riding tips for bicyclists and precautions for motor vehicle drivers could
be provided citywide. The brochure should be widely distributed and translated
in several languages.
1 -2. Planning and Design Work for a Class I (Bike Path) Along the Edison
Easement. A dedicated, exclusive bikeway in the form of a Class I Bike Path may
be considered along the Edison electrical transmission route for future
development.
Edison Easement at the Southern End of the City
1 -3. Directional Signage and Access Improvements to the Rio Hondo Bike Path.
Installation of attractive and colorful directional signage identifying the entry
points to the existing Rio Hondo Bike Path would encourage more ridership.
Currently, signage is difficult to see and entry points are confusing given high
traffic volumes on Rosemead Boulevard and Garvey Avenue. Bridge obstructions
make locating the Bike Path difficult. Additional signage with directional arrows
can be installed at various locations in Rosemead alerting visitors and residents
to the Bike Path.
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BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN City of Rosemead 4;
1 -4. Bicycle Racks and Lockers at City Facilities. Attractive lockers would provide
Rosemead residents and visitors with a safe parking option while visiting the
many destinations and points of interest associated with City facilities, such as
City Hall, the County Public Library, and community center along Valley
Boulevard. Other facilities may include the community center on Garvey Avenue
and City parks. Secure, designated bicycle parking areas would also encourage
non - riders to consider the option of bicycling to City Hall and other public
locations.
Rosemead City Hall Plaza fronting Valley Boulevard
1 -5. Bikeway Design and Construction, Major Thoroughfares. Pending further
engineering studies, Class II or Class III bikeways could be installed along
Rosemead's popular routes such as Garvey Avenue, Valley Boulevard, Rosemead
Boulevard, Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, Walnut Grove Avenue, and
others. Bikeways may include a combination of Class II linking with Class III
routes. Bikeway projects will consider safety, feasibility, access to key
destinations, and linkages with existing and planned bikeway routes. Design
standards could be developed for improvements. These will include
standardizing stencils and colors for bicycle route signage, pavement markings
for bicycle lanes, directional signage and an identification of specific routes, etc,
based on Caltrans Standard Manuals, AASHTO (American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials) design Policies, MUTCD (Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards and policies, and other guidelines s
applicable.
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Garvey Boulevard looking east
Rosemead Boulevard looking north
1 -6 Business Partnership Program for Bicycle Parking. The City of Rosemead
working in partnership with Rosemead business and the Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce can develop a bicycle parking program where the City and business
can design bicycle parking racks, determining style and colors, and can designate
appropriate locations that serve bicycle commuters and businesses.
PHASE II PROJECTS (YEARS 2, 3,4 & S)
II -1 Bicycle Maintenance, Safety, and Licensing Community Informational Fair.
An informational event could be held at City Hall or other community location
that displays and demonstrates how to safely ride in Rosemead and how to
maintain and license a bicycle in the City.
II -2 Bicycle Leisure Event Sponsored by the City. The City could sponsor a
community -wide "bicycle fun" day such as temporarily closing off certain streets
for pleasure family bicycling.
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BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN City of Rosemead fur,
II -3 Ongoing Bicycle Counts, Study and Analysis. The City should develop an on-
going study to analyze the trends in bicycling throughout the City. Field survey
and bicycle counts could include direction of travel, helmet use, sidewalk versus
roadway use. A monitoring program can be developed to determine the
effectiveness of on -going bicycle improvements and ways to measure increased
bicycle ridership.
II -4 Bicycle Carrying -Racks for Rosemead Explorer Shuttles. The City could
install certified bicycle carrying racks on some or all Rosemead Explorer Shuttle
vehicles. Racks could be placed on shuttles running both or one of the two
routes. Additionally, Commuter Connection shuttles could also be equipped with
bicycle carrying racks.
II -S. Edison Improvements. After study, analysis, safety evaluations, and design
work, a Class I Bike Path along the Edison Easement could be installed under a
cooperation agreement between the City of Rosemead and Southern California
Edison. Conversely, the City of Rosemead can help to design and build a Class I,
Bike Path, sponsored and led by Southern California Edison.
1 -6. Bikeway Design and Construction, Major and Minor Thoroughfares. Phase II
bikeway projects include Class 11 and Class III bicycle routes along major and
minor thoroughfares such as Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead
Boulevard, Walnut Grove Avenue, Mission Drive, and Hellman Avenue. Design
standards developed under Phase I could be applied to Phase II bikeways. Phase
II bikeways could extend bikeway routes completed under Phase I.
II -7. Bicycle Parking Racks at Key "Rosemead Explorer" Stops. Bicycle parking
racks or secure parking facilities such as bike lockers could be installed at various
locations in the northern and southern parts of the City. Map 5 -1, Proposed
Rosemead Bikeways and Bicycle Facilities, shows the approximate location of
proposed bicycle parking facilities. Three parking locations are proposed north of
Interstate 10 and three are proposed south of Interstate 10.
II -8. Adequate Lighting along Various Bicycle Routes. With the installation of
various bikeways in the City, a select number can be enhanced with lighting for
safer night time travel.
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5.3 PROJECTED NUMBER OF FUTURE USERS
The addition of Rosemead bikeways and other facilities and projects included in
this Bicycle Transportation Plan is expected to encourage bicycle ridership and
result in a significant increase in bicycle ridership for commuting purposes over
the next five years. Based on estimated projections, bicycle ridership in
Rosemead is expected to triple with completion of all projects. The current
estimated number of daily bicycle users on Rosemead roadways is 104 and is
therefore projected to increase to 312 users by 2017.
5.4 PAST EXPENDITURES AND FUTURE FINANCING
A review of the Rosemead Capital Improvement Program for the past five years
shows no expenditures for bicycle projects. Although the Rosemead General Plan
and Municipal Code consider bicycle planning and parking, no expenditures have
been made for projects and none have been scheduled at this time.
The project types included in this Bicycle Transportation Plan are listed on Table
5 -2. Future financial needs are associated with event production /coordination
for activities, and engineering work for construction projects.
Table 5 -2
FUTURE FINANCING CONSIDERATIONS
Class 1 3
Class 11 17
Class III 8
Bicycle Parking
n/a
Signage /Identity
n/a
Planning & Design
n/a
Bicycle Improvement
n/a
Education & Safety
n/a
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BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN City of Rosemead..,
The costs for bikeways include planning, design and construction. Construction
includes construction management, contracting, inspection, signage, striping,
traffic control, and stenciling. Detailed project cost estimates can be developed
along with project details and engineering design work.
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APPENDIX A
CALTRANS - BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN CHECKLIST
REQUIRED CODE SECTIONS AND PLAN
CODE SECTION
(with Plan references):
(a) The estimated number of existing bicycle commuters in the plan area and the estimated increase in
the number of bicycle commuters resulting from implementation of the plan.
The sample survey conducted as part of the Bicycle Improvement Plan counted 104 bicyclists in a
6 -hour period over several days and at several locations in the City of Rosemead as shown on
Table 3-4. All riders appear to be bicycling for commuting purposes. This number represents the
estimated number of bicyclists commuting in Rosemead on any given day. Implementation of
projects and activities presented in the Plan is expected to triple the number of bicyclists.
(b) 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, public
buildings, and major employment centers.
Map 3 -1 is the Zoning Map for the City of Rosemead and is included to generally show existing
land uses in the City. Although Zoning represents permitted land uses, the current land use
character of the City is closely reflected on the Zoning Map. Map 2 -3 is the General Plan Map for
the City of Rosemead and is included to show proposed land uses. Chapter 3, Existing Conditions
and Needs Analysis, Section 3 -1, Land Use and Circulation provides a description of the existing
land uses and settlement patterns including residential and employment centers, and schools and
parks. Chapter 2, Planning and Policy Context, Section 2 -2, City of Rosemead, describes the
City's General Plan and Municipal Code representing a description of proposed land uses.
(c) A map and description of existing and proposed bikeways.
Map 2 -1 shows the City of Rosemead within the Metro Bicycle Plan Map. The Map shows that
only the Rio Hondo Bike Path exists within and near the City of Rosemead. Map 5 -1 shows the
proposed bikeways included in this Bicycle Improvement Plan and includes Class I, II, and III
bikeways.
The description of existing bikeways is included in Chapter 3, Existing Conditions and Needs
Analysis, Section 3.3, Existing Bikeways, Bicycle Parking, and Bicycle Facilities. The description
of proposed bikeways is included in Chapter 5, Projects, Implementation, and Financing, Section
5 -3, Projects and Priorities.
(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
employment centers.
Map 2 -1 shows the City of Rosemead within the Metro Bicycle Plan Map. The Map shows
bicycle racks and lockers at the El Monte Transit Center located about one mile east of
Rosemead. Some bicycle racks have been installed at a few shopping centers in Rosemead. Map
5 -1 shows the location of proposed bicycle parking in Rosemead with three strategic end -of -trip
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locations north of Interstate 10 and three strategic locations south of Interstate 10. All are near
Rosemead Explorer stops.
The description of existing end -of -trip bicycle parking facilities is included in Chapter 3, Existing
Conditions and Needs Analysis, Section 3 -3, Existing Bikeways, Bicycle Parking, and Bicycle
Facilities. The description of proposed end -of -tip bicycle parking facilities is included in Chapter
5, Projects, Implementation, and Financing, Section 5 -3, Projects and Priorities.
(e) 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,
parking facilities at transit stops, rail and transit terminals, ferry docks and landings, park and ride
lots, and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels.
Map 2 -1 shows the City of Rosemead within the Metro Bicycle Plan Map. The Map shows
bicycle racks and lockers at the El Monte Transit Center located about one mile east of
Rosemead. The El Monte Transit Center is the location of the Metrolink Station and express and
local bus stops and transfer points. Map 5 -1 shows the location of proposed bicycle parking in
Rosemead with three spots north of Interstate 10 and three spots south of interstate 10. All are
near Rosemead Explorer stops and near schools and employment centers.
The description of existing bicycle transport and parking facilities for connection with other
modes is included in Chapter 3, Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis, Section 3.3, Existing
Bikeways, Bicycle Parking, and Bicycle Facilities and in Section 3.4, Existing Public
Transportation. The description of proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for
connection with other modes is included in Chapter 5, Projects, Implementation, and Financing,
Section 5 -3, Projects and Priorities.
(n A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and storing clothes and
equipment These shall include, but not be limited to, locker, restroom, and shower facilities near
bicycle parking facilities.
Map 2 -1 shows the City of Rosemead within the Metro Bicycle Plan Map. The Map shows no
changing and storage locations in the vicinity of Rosemead. No such facilities were found in
Rosemead. Map 5 -1 shows the location of proposed bicycle facilities in Rosemead but does not
include any changing stations, showers, and storage areas available for commuting bicyclists.
The description of existing bicycle changing and storage facilities is included in Chapter 3,
Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis, Section 3.3, Existing Bikeways, Bicycle Parking, and
Bicycle Facilities. There were no bicycle changing/storage areas included in Chapter 5, Projects,
Implementation, and Financing, Section 5 -3, Projects and Priorities. When phase I and 11
projects are underway, additional projects such as changing stations for bicycle commuters could
be added in the future.
(g) 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 provisions of the !Vehicle Code pertaining to bicycle operation, and the resulting
effect on accidents involving bicyclists.
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The description of bicycle safety and education programs is included as Chapter 4, Safety and
Education. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department is responsible for enforcing the
Vehicle Code in Rosemead. At this time the Department does not have any safety or education
programs related to bicycling. Additionally, the City of Rosemead does not have any such
programs. Bicycle collision data is provided and analyzed but no monitoring programs have been
developed to measure the effect of certain measures on accidents involving bicyclists. The
Bicycle Improvement Plan includes programs aimed at bicycle safety.
(h) A description of the extent of citizen and community involvement in development of the plan,
including, but not limited to, letters of support.
The description of citizen and community involvement in the Bicycle Improvement Plan is
included in Chapter 1, Introduction and Purpose, Section 1. 3, Community Involvement and
Support. The Rosemead Traffic Commission has taken the lead on preparing the Plan and has
developing goals and objectives since the fall of 2011. The first draft of the Plan with proposed
projects and activities was presented to the Commission on March 1, 2012 with overwhelming
Commission and public support.
(i) 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, including, but not
limited to, programs that provide incentives for bicycle commuting.
The description of the Plan's linkages with neighboring jurisdictions and consistency with other
regional and local transportation and air quality plans is included in Chapter 2, Planning and
Policy Context. This Chapter also mentions that no incentive programs have been identified.
0) A descrtption of the projects proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation.
The description of the proposed projects by phasing and priority is included in Chapter 5,
Projects, Implementation, and Financing, specifically in Section 5. 3, Projects and Priorities.
(k) A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and future financial needs for projects that
improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters in the plan area.
The description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities along with a projection of estimated
costs and financial needs for projects included in the Plan is contained in Chapter 5, Projects,
Implementation, and Financing, Section 5 -4, Past Expenditures and Future Financing.
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