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2020-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - NON-MOTORIZED TRANS PLAN (2)
Agenda Item: 12 P CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:1 DATE: November 24, 2020 SUBJECT: NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE DEPARTMENT: Public Works PRESENTER: Tom Reilly RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Adopt the 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. 2. Finds that the Addendum to the Negative Declaration prepared for the 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. BACKGROUND On January 8, 2019 the City Council awarded a contract to Alta Planning + Design (Alta) to prepare a comprehensive update of the City of Santa Clarita (City) Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP). Last updated in 2014, the NMTP has been instrumental in the City's success in securing funds through state and regional Active Transportation Programs and in receiving recognition as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists. Completed projects such as the Safe Routes to School Plan, the Sierra Highway Pedestrian Bridge and the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening over the San Francisquito Creek have benefited from the safety and connectivity objectives described in the NMTP. The overarching goal of the NMTP is to advance a more sustainable transportation system by creating more opportunities for routine walking and biking to destinations. The updated NMTP includes the following objectives: • Strategies to improve the safety and health of pedestrians and bicyclists by reducing collisions, promoting an active lifestyle, and reducing air pollution; • Remove barriers and increase the number of accessible destinations to make active transportation easier to access and use by people of all ages and abilities; and Page 1 Packet Pg. 70 • Expand the network to provide more connected corridors and continuous routes by doubling the miles of pedestrian and bicycle facilities available. This includes the extension of facilities to better serve each community that comprise the City. The updated NMTP now includes an equity analysis that considers demographic factors including income, race, age, and access to a vehicle that, when combined, show where there are concentrations of historically vulnerable populations. This analysis is helpful in prioritizing neighborhoods or corridors that could benefit from investment in active transportation projects. This is important as most state and regional transportation funding opportunities require successful applicants to establish a direct benefit to disadvantaged populations. Since the 2014 NMTP update, the City has installed 21 miles of bicycle facilities, including six miles of Class I trails, twelve miles of bike lanes, and three miles of bike routes. The City now boasts 113 miles of bicycle facilities, not including neighborhood paseos or multi -use trails located in open space. Implementation of the proposed update will more than double the mileage of trail facilities and routes, including an additional 23 miles of Class I trails, 41 miles of bike lanes and 58 miles of bike routes. The plan also proposes a section of Class IV or Separated Bikeway, which is a new classification adopted by Caltrans in 2015. This facility is proposed along the wide shoulder on both sides of Orchard Village Road between Lyons Avenue and Mill Valley Road. To ensure continuity with other ongoing City master planning efforts, the NMTP planning process included a review of the General Plan Circulation Element, the Transit Development Plan, Safe Routes to Schools Plan, Parks and Recreation 5-Year Work Plan, and the Santa Clarita Library Strategic Plan. Staff reviewed proposed NMTP plan policies with the respective City departments to eliminate any conflicts with policies contained in other planning efforts. Community Engagement To update the NMTP a community engagement process was employed. This included pop-up events, community meetings, a survey available in English and Spanish and in both hard copy and electronic formats, and a project web page with an interactive mapping tool allowing residents to identify specific pedestrian and bicycle project needs. • Pop-up Events - Pop-up events were held in the spring of 2019 and included booths at the Earth Day Festival at Central Park, Hit the Trail at Valencia Heritage Park, and the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market at the Newhall Library. These events were useful in announcing the NMTP update process and timeline and allowing community members to engage in an informal setting. Community Meetings - The planning team consisting of the consultant and City staff led a bicycle and walking tour of existing gaps in the trail system to obtain additional feedback. Tour participants included volunteers from the community and the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Once draft recommendations for the NMTP were developed they were presented to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission on October 3, 2019, and in community Page 2 Packet Pg. 71 meetings at the Newhall Community Center and Santa Clarita Park on October 17 and 30, 2019, respectively. A total of 130 residents participated directly in one of these events. In February 2020, the draft update of the NMTP was completed and virtual meetings with community stakeholders and general public were held on June 18, 2020, with 24 participants. Survey's and Project Web Page - The Final Draft of the 2020 NMTP was released on August 18, 2020 and posted to the City's website. Over 650 people visited the project web page to complete the on-line survey or submit comments through the interactive mapping tool. On August 2, 2020, the final community meeting was held and 29 members of the public attended the live presentation with an additional 6 viewing the recorded presentation. All comments received, including survey and interactive map responses, are documented in Community Outreach Details found in Appendix C of the document. Addendum to the Environmental Document An Initial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was completed in 2007 as part of the original NMTP. Based on the Initial Study, a negative declaration was prepared and circulated, as required. The negative declaration made the finding that the plan would not have any significant effect on the environment, and the City Council adopted a resolution approving the negative declaration together with the plan. This 2020 NMTP update has been evaluated to determine whether any of the changes to the plan will cause any new significant effects not discussed in the original negative declaration. An addendum to the Negative Declaration for the original NMTP, adopted on June 24, 2008, has been prepared in compliance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines and is attached hereto. The addendum determined that no new significant environmental impacts have been identified and the proposed changes to the NMTP are consistent with the adopted negative declaration analyses. The negative declaration is available in the City Clerk's reading file. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact created by this action. ATTACHMENTS 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Map City of Santa Clarita-Addendum-to-Negative Declaration 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Document (available in City Clerk's Reading File) Page 3 Packet Pg. 72 City of Santa Clarita NMTP Negative Declaration (2008) (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendices (available in the City Clerk's reading File) Page 4 Packet Pg. 73 ppIIIIl1j1j111111p1 I \V\V\\�IOYI�"�"`\p�o�VVI o��au��dlD°' a I110�1 q��VV��� � J l a Cci �i I�IP � J uts IIIIIIII �I I Illplpl 0\1111C �::?' cti ` �r i,uu,,,,,uuu�l L1J •" OII°°� 11 1. 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The NMTP creates a framework with policy recommendations that fosters an environment of non - motorized transportation (e.g., bicycling and walking) and enhanced recreational bicycle use in the City. The NMTP is intended to reduce single vehicle occupancy use and congestion by promoting bicycling and walking as a general means of transportation to increase the quality of life for Santa Clarita residents. The 2020 update to the NMTP is focused on updating planning level project recommendations and policies. The NMTP is a program/policy-level document, which means it does not provide project -specific construction details for projects, and additional analysis is required before implementation. The updated project list is found within Table 8 in the 2020 NMTP. The majority of recommended projects are on -street facilities that are categorically exempt (Section 15301. Existing Facilities. (c)), and all recommended off-street facilities require additional analysis and environmental clearance before implementation. A list of the newly recommended off-street facilities is attached. Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act authorizes Lead Agencies to prepare an Addendum to a previously adopted Negative Declaration if changes or additions to the document are necessary and none of the conditions described in Section 15162 are present. Section 15162 of the CEQA guidelines states: (a) When an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and copild not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time IPacket Pg. 75 12.b previous EIR was certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following -- (A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration, (8) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR, (C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. (b) If changes to a project or its circumstances occur or new information becomes available after adoption of a negative declaration, the lead agency shall prepare a subsequent EIR if required under subdivision (a). Otherwise the lead agency shall determine whether to prepare a subsequent negative declaration, an addendum, or no further documentation. (c) Once a project has been approved, the lead agency's role in project approval is completed, unless further discretionary approval on that project is required. Information appearing after an approval does not require reopening of that approval. If after the project is approved, any of the conditions described in subdivision (a) occurs, a subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall only be prepared by the public agency which grants the next discretionary approval for the project, if any. In this situation no other responsible agency shall grant an approval for the project until the subsequent EIR has been certified or subsequent negative declaration adopted. (d) A subsequent EIR or subsequent negative declaration shall be given the same notice and public review as required under Section 15087 or Section 15072. A subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall state where the previous document is available and can be reviewed. The City has determined that none of the conditions described in Section 15162 are present. No major revisions of the adopted Negative Declaration are required as no new significant environmental effects have been identified, nor has a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects been identified, nor have any substantial changes occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project was undertaken. The project does not propose to change the impacts previously analyzed within the adopted Negative Declaration. The proposed changes to the NMTP are consistent with the adopted Negative Declaration analyses. A Modif Mpd Environmental Checklist Form (Initial Study) was not created for this project IPacket Pg. 76 12.b was a subsequent Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 15162 prepared since there are no potential project impacts that would require revisions to the adopted Negative Declaration. Therefore, an Addendum to the adopted Negative Declaration for the NMTP Update, adopted on June 24, 2008, was prepared in compliance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. The adopted Negative Declaration for the NMTP can be reviewed in the City Clerk's reading file. Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines states: (a) The lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. (b) An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred. (c) An addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the final EIR or adopted negative declaration. (d) The decision -making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR or adopted negative declaration prior to making a decision on the project. (e) A brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to Section 15162 should be included in an addendum to an EIR, the lead agency's findings on the project, or elsewhere in the record. The explanation must be supported by substantial evidence. Packet Pg. 77 12.b Attachment to the Addendum: Recommended Off -Street Facilities (taken from Table 8 on page 93 of 2020 NMTP) Newly Recommended Off -Street Facilities in 2020 NMTP m;= 8th Street 0.07 Eastern edge Western edge Bouquet Canyon 0.93 Alamogordo Haskell Canyon Road Trail Drive Road Bouquet Canyon 0.73 Bouquet Canyon Central Park County Trail' Road (Main Entrance) Copper Hill Drive 0.18 San Francisquito Avenida Rancho Trail Tesoro Copper Hill Drive 0.11 San Francisquito San Francisquito (Bridge Crossing) Trail (West) Trail (East) Dry Creek Trail 1.21 Decoro Drive Copper Hill Drive County Dry Creek Trail 1.01 Newhall Ranch Vista Delgado County Road Drive Lost Canyon 0.22 Soledad Canyon Vista Canyon Road (New Road Development Bridge)' San Francisquito 0.28 Copper Hill City Line Creek Trail (Northern Extension) South Fork Trail 0.30 Orchard Village Newhall Avenue County (South Side) Road South Fork Trail 0.71 Orchard Village Lyons Avenue County (Southern Road Extension) ' Undercrossing would be considered. 2 Included in the Vista Canyon Ranch Project EIR. Packet Pg. 78 12.b Off -Street Facilities Identified in Previous NIVITP Bouquet Canyon 1.78 Haskell Canyon Copper Hill Drive County Trail Road Connector to 0.15 Newhall Avenue Proposed Railroad Avenue Railroad Avenue Trail Trail Flood Control 0.13 Oak Ridge Drive Railroad Avenue County Channel (Near Arbor Hill Drive) Golden Valley 0.16 Green Mountain SR 14 On -Ramp Road Drive (Westbound) Magic Mountain 0.26 South Fork Trail Railroad Avenue Parkway (Railroad Avenue Trail) Needham Ranch 0.60 Newhall Avenue Sierra Highway Parkway Newhall Avenue 1.36 6th Street Sierra Highway Railroad Avenue 2.57 Magic Mountain Newhall Parkway Metrolink Station Sand Canyon 0.88 Soledad Canyon Thompson Ranch Road Road Drive Sand Canyon 0.08 Fire Dept. Station 437 ft. North of County Road 132 Fire Station Santa Clara River 0.36 Santa Clara River The Old Road County Trail Trail (West) Santa Clara River 0.79 Lost Canyon Sand Canyon Rd Trail Road Santa Clara River 0.69 Sand Canyon Oak Springs County Trail (Eastern Road Canyon Road Extension) Santa Clara River 0.75 1540 ft. W. of Discovery Park Trail (Gap by Edgewater Drive Discovery Park) Santa Clara River 0.86 Lost Canyon La Veda Avenue Trail (South Side) Road Santa Clara River 0.94 Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Trail (South Side) Road Santa Clara River 1.31 Soledad Canyon Sierra Highway County Trail (South Side) Road Valley Center 0.31 Soledad Canyon Golden Valley Drive Road Road Via Princessa 2.77 Claibourne Lane Sheldon Avenue (Extension) U) 4- C) U s Packet Pg. 79 Prepared by: m 000io u u uali..AINInuulns¢, a uuu:,SuGIN ME III�� �u Imiiiiii I I o Ill iiiillo i ( m mull IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� �ii IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� ��u Illlli � IIIIII Illlli � IIIIII ' IIIIII IIIIII"' IIIIII Acknowledgements City C:l. Cameron Smyth, Mayor Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Kellar, Councilmember Laurene Weste, Councilmember Marsha McLean, Councilmember City Managers..'.Office Kenneth W. Striplin, Ed.D., City Manager Frank Oviedo, Assistant City Manager P ublic Works Staff Robert Newman, Director Gus Pivetti, City Traffic Engineer Joel Bareng, Senior Traffic Engineer Tom Reilly, Trails and Bikeways Planning Administrator Mark Hunter, Transportation Planning Analyst Alta Planning Design Sam Corbett, Principal -in -Charge Ryan Johnson, Project Manager Courtney Banker Anne Bothner-By Jorge Canez Alex Jauregui Marguerite Schumm Zane Taylor Ryan Taylor-Gratzer Kim Voros Special Thanks to Nina Moskol, Chairperson, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Santa Clarita Valley Chapter. 2 I SAII`IIA( 11 AIII HA i°a+; 14 f0OIORI ZD ..I.MAiIJS'OM IAI I+), 'J PI..,Ai14 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............6 NMTP Goals...................................7 Current Challenges ..............................7 Our Community's New Network..................8 Introduction ...................12 Introduction...................................13 Why Develop a NMTP? ........................13 Benefits of Active Transportation .................15 Relationship to Other Documents ................17 The Vision .....................18 Overview.....................................19 The Vision....................................19 Goal 1. Safety & Health .........................20 Goal 2. Access & Comfort .......................22 Goal 3. Maintain & Expand the Network ..........26 Existing Conditions ............28 Existing Conditions ............................29 Local Context..................................29 Walking and Biking Today ......................46 Major Trails...................................51 Bikeway Types.................................53 Adapting to New Needs ........................60 Barriers to Active Transportation .................63 Demand Analysis..............................73 Future Capital Improvement Projects .............74 Community Collaboration ......76 Community Survey ............................78 Online Interactive Mapping Tool.................80 Pop -Up Events.................................81 Recommendations .............88 How Recommended Projects Advance Our Goals ............................89 How We Developed Recommended Projects .........................90 Bicycle Facilities...............................90 Programs.....................110 Building on Existing Programs .................111 Future Program Recommendations ..............115 How Will Active Transportation Programs Achieve the Goals of the NMTP? ...............117 Implementation & Funding ....118 Administration...............................120 Cost Estimates................................120 Prioritization Framework ......................120 Funding Strategy.............................127 Design Guidelines ............................133 Appendices .................. 134 A: Plan and Policy Review .....................134 B:Complete Streets ............................135 C: Community Outreach Details ................136 D: Active Transportation Plan Compliance Checklist .........................137 SA i°a I A C I......A RI..1 i°a+;,yga,p..f00 1 0 R ii',d D ..1 RA" IaSI-"+; R I A 111.,1 ,J P1A. a,p 13 III Figures Figure 1. Location of Santa Clarita................31 Figure 2. Existing Land Use .....................32 Figure 3. Major Destinations in Santa Clarita ..... 34 Figure 4. Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County* ...........................37 Figure 5. Percentage of Population Under 200% of Federal Poverty Level ...................38 Figure 6. Percentage of Population that are People of Color................................38 Figure 7. Distribution of Ages in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County ........................40 Figure 8. Percentage of Population Under 18 .......41 Figure 9. Percentage of Population Over 65 ........41 Figure 10. Percentage of Households Without Access to a Motor Vehicle .............. 42 Figure 11. Composite Equity Analysis ............43 Figure 12. CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Index ............ 44 Figure 13. Combined Composite Equity Score and CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Percentile ...............45 Figure 14. Existing Active Transportation Facilities......................................47 Figure 15. Total Mileage of Existing Bikeways ...... 50 Figure 16. Means of Transportation to Work in Santa Clarita................................60 Figure 17. Locations of Trail Use Counts 2016-2019.....................................61 Figure 18. Trail Use Count Locations 2016 - 2019 (Bicycles Only).......................61 Figure 19. Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts at Seco Canyon Road and Garzota Drive ............62 Figure 20. Pedestrian Counts at Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue .............................62 Figure 21. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress ....... 64 Figure 22. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (As Percentage of All Roads) .................... 64 Figure 24. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress ...........67 Figure 23. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (As Percentage of All Roads) .....................67 Figure 25. Pedestrian Access to Schools ...........69 Figure 26. Pedestrian Access to Major Workplaces..............................69 Figure 27. Pedestrian Access to Community Facilities ...........................70 Figure 28. Bicycle Access to Schools ..............71 Figure 29. Bicycle Access to Major Workplaces .....72 Figure 30. Bicycle Access to Public Facilities .......72 Figure 31. Potential Active Transportation Demand......................................73 Figure 32. Survey Question: Top Three Mobility Interventions ..........................79 Figure 33. Complete Streets Voting Board Results ..82 Figure 34. Community Feedback .................86 Figure 35. Recommended Cross -Section for Dry Creek Trail................................98 Figure 36. Recommended Cross -Section for Orchard Village Road ..........................101 Figure 37. Recommended Cross -Section for South Fork Trail Extension .....................103 Figure 38. Potential Intersection Treatment for Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue................104 ,l I SA IN A (II Alf1ll lA i,J0g,J 600 I 0 R I Z D ..I RAi,JS-'+' R� AI I(),J PI..Ai\J Table 1. Progress Made Since 2014 NMTP.......... 14 Table 2. Existing Bicycle Parking .................54 Table 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian-Involved Collisions in 2018 and 2019 ......................63 Table 4. FY 2019-2020 Capital Improvement Projects Related to Active Transportation ........74 Table 5. List of Requested Spot Improvements .... 84 Table 6. Public Input Guiding Network Recommendations .............................89 Table 7. Miles of Recommended Bikeways byType.......................................93 Table 8. List of Recommended Bikeways byType.......................................93 Table 9. Recommendations for Bicycle Parking Locations and Quantities ...............107 Table 10. Estimated Unit Costs per Recommended Facility Type....................120 Table 11. Prioritization Criteria..................121 Table 12. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 1.....123 Table 13. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 2.....124 Table 14. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 3.....125 Table 15. Funding Sources ......................128 SA i°a I A C I. A RI..1 i°a0ga„a..fO 0 RI i D ..1 RAC ,JSP+n R I A 111.1 ,J PI. A i,J 15 6 � SANTACLAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0NPLAN Vision: This Plan supports fear:: City qf'Santa Claritas, visioan as ra thri'ving community u..Yh ::�rtr pr:vph! (a f all tag(!s and �abilitit�sF,t,l r.,�a���aaa"aarF�,rt,d� to zty alk' or �ai�r;��r ltl to thtF 'gar d�r.�st raa gt� rafd�r.�stiataf raaa,s a chid ina school" 'urrar, t a,da,4waf), a �r.�r;rr.wtioaaa, and ,4„khr�ppa;dag as part (� dlaily The 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan ("NMTP") represents a renewed commitment by Santa Clarita to walking and biking. It builds on the previous NMTP, adopted in 2014, and helps advance our community toward a sustainable transportation system —a system which supports motor vehicle use, but also enables the use of streets by other modes, such as bicycling, walking, and transit. Active transportation has an overwhelmingly positive benefit for public health: people biking and walking get healthier with every mile traveled, rarely injure others in a collision, and do not pollute. Walking and biking claim significantly less public space than other modes, and help make our largest community asset —our streets —more efficient at moving people. NMTP GoaIs Collectively, the various strategies and components of the NMTP assist the City to meet three goals: 1. Improve safety and health; 2. Improve access and comfort; and 3. Identify, develop, and maintain a complete and comfortable active transportation network. Current I Ienges Community and stakeholder participation played a central role in shaping the project, from workshops and pop-up events to a community survey, online public input map, and coordination with Los Angeles County. This planning process engaged over 800 community members who overall expressed support for: • More bike/multi-use trails. • Safer and more convenient routes. • Completion of the Santa Clara River Trail. • Improved regional connections through expanded trails, bikeways, and Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line. • Amenities such as pedestrian scale lighting, hydra- tion stations, restrooms, shade, and bike parking to make walking and biking more pleasant and comfortable. • Increased education on walking and biking for all residents (drivers and active transportation users). aAd'J lad C I ARI..I. i140g14..MO 1 ORI ZED ..I.RAa IiSf""+; R I 1014 PI A i'J I 7 Bike Share Pilot Station in 2019 Our ° imn i - Network The NMTP designates an ambitious 237-mile active transportation system and introduces a comprehensive collection of programs and policies. Among the elements of the NMTP are several innovations in active transportation planning for Santa Clarita, including recommendations for Bicycle Boulevards and Class IV Separated Bikeways. The NMTP includes an implementation strategy that details the sequencing and priorities for the selection and installation of new pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The policies, programs, projects, and other recommendations in this NMTP will create an environment that increases, improves, and enhances active transportation in the City, and makes walking and biking a safe, healthy, and enjoyable means of transportation and recreation. 8 I SAII`IIA( 11 AIRIIIA i°a+; 14 AAMORI ZED..I.MAiIJS'OMIAII+), 'J PI..,Ai14 a — _ y m m m a m m m m >= m m m Q LT N1���l1V��1411111� � ��\��oo»ouiomii����IV ��mui0000�V�V� uuumumllV 4A s � mV ii k mMm§ a .q W i F �y MI � S m � dt it ,....... r I V 2�{v�,,, v � � l m .,,v.,.... _ 6 G m* m a m.w ar a m dE f .w *12 lIcw a I " 1 vllI V101 ., 5 I y�^�Jw,a'M �6 d 1Z 9 maA Vp w, y m i tY aA o yl ,.. 'a ell � � f t w p xx I Yg This pqgtis intcwtionally blank,. S A i'J I A C I A R I I A i14014 MMOR I ZED I R A �IJSPORI A 1 1014 PI..... A i'J I 11 12 � SANTA( LAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0N PLAN Introduction Why Develop a NMTP? Santa Clarita is a vibrant city committed to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing walking and biking as convenient, comfortable, and healthy modes of transportation and recreation. The third -most populous city in Los Angeles County after the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Santa Clarita boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities. Our existing active transportation network features over 70 miles of paved paseos and Class I shared -use paths, an incredible amenity for people of all ages and abilities, and a great foundation to build on. This 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) establishes a long-term vision for improving walking and biking in our city, and is a critical tool for guiding city staff and the development community in building a balanced transportation system that is pedestrian - and bicycle -friendly and encourages residents to use these modes of transportation. The ultimate goal is to create more opportunities for walking, biking, and rolling to be a normal part of daily life. I " 41 IG°1 II b 1 S IE 1 II � "1 Ih11E 111111M 1- II:A This NMTP updates the previous Non -Motorized Transportation Plan adopted by the City Council in 2014. Similar to the previous plan, this update seeks to ensure comfortable, safe, and attractive places to bike and walk so that walking becomes a first choice for travelling around the City. Since adoption of the previous plan, the City has made great strides in improving active transportation in our community. Many more pedestrian and bicycle projects and programs have been completed or are underway, including these highlights: • The City has increased the mileage of Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, and Class III bike routes by 24%. Nearly all elementary schools are participating in the Safe Routes to School Program, and since the adoption of the 2014 plan, 5 middle and 5 high schools are developing programs. • The League of American Bicyclists designated Santa Clarita as a silver -level Bicycle Friendly Community in 2019. The City has continued receiving grant funding each year from Metro and Caltrans. Table 1 highlights additional progress made since the 2014 NMTP. S A I°i I A C I. A RI..I I14 "I°i 1,rM+ "hI ZED MAf IiSI-",',"R. AI I14 PI. Alai 113 Table 1. Progress Made Since 2014 NMTP Class I Bike Paths Installed bike paths on the Golden Valley Road bridge over the State Route 14 freeway, 6 new miles and on the Lost Canyon Road bridge • Installed a Class I bike path connecting McBean Parkway and the Santa Clara River Trail • Added segment 4 of the Santa Clara River Trail and extension of the Golden Valley Road Trail in the Five Knolls community (2.5 miles total) • Completed the segment of the Santa Clara River Trail through the River Village Development • Completed the widening of the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge over San Francisquito Creek providing full grade separation and interconnection of three paths in this location Class II Bike Lanes Installed Class II bike lanes on Tourney Road, Center Pointe Parkway, Avenue Tibbitts, 12new miles* Smyth Drive, Cinema Drive, Market Street, Plum Canyon Road, and Skyline Ranch Road Class III Bike Designated Class III bike routes on Orchard Village Road and Golden Triangle Road Routes Multi -Use Trails Opened a 1.3 mile trail in the New Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Trailheads Installed wayfinding signage at all trailheads and along 20 miles of the most heavily - traveled sections of the trail network Pedestrian/Bicycle Widened Newhall Ranch Road Bridge and completed trail connections along West Side Bridges • Completed new ped/bike bridges across Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road • Upgraded six timber bridges to steel truss frames within the paseo network Pedestrian Improvements Completed over 70,000 square feet of sidewalk repairs • Installed 34 ADA-compliant pedestrian access curb ramps • Installed decomposed granite walkway on Tournament Road Additional Improvements Repaired truncated domes at the Newhall and Via Princessa Metrolink stations • Installed bicycle lockers at the McBean Transit Center Safe Routes to School Removed and replaced school area signage, refurbished pavement markings, and modified existing crosswalks at 12 elementary schools • Completed a citywide Safe Routes to School Plan Programs Continued regularly conducting counts on trails • Launched a dockless bike share pilot program in 2019 • Implemented an Emergency Locating System on trails • Piloted the GiveMeGreen! bicycle detection app *Note. In 2019, the City began measuring bike lane mileage using in -lane miles. 14 I .JAII`I.J.A( 11 AIR HA i°i+: 14 AAM+: RI ZED MAiIJSPOMA..I Io'J PI Ai\J The NMTP continues to build upon a long-standing effort to make Santa Clarita a place known for its extensive bicycle and pedestrian network and as an active, healthy place to live, work, and play. It expands upon the 2014 NMTP by providing new and updated infrastructure, program, and policy recommendations. In addition to updating the 2014 plan, the NMTP takes advantage of new, innovative solutions to guide City staff in prioritizing resources when implementing future projects and programs, and finally, helps make the City eligible for more outside funding for these pursuits. With this in mind, this document includes an inventory of the City's current bicycle and pedestrian network and recommends specific infrastructure, program, and policy changes to encourage more bicycling and walking. The planning process provided opportunities for elected and appointed members of the City's Boards, Commissions, and the public to participate in the development process of the NMTP by evaluating, commenting, and suggesting ideas for walking and bicycling. Following requirements set by the California Transportation Commission, the NMTP should be updated every five years. Benefits of Active Transportation h" L..i II:I'I Il- II "II IE A Il11 Ih"1 Physical inactivity is now widely understood to play a significant role in the most common chronic diseases in the United States, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Each year, approximately 280,000 adults in the United States die prematurely due to obesity -related illnesses. A 2004 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by Frank et al. reported that for each additional 60 minutes spent in a car daily, one's chance of becoming obese increases by six percent. Creating a physical environment that encourages biking and walking — and improves access to parks and active recreation opportunities in other neighborhoods —is a key strategy to fighting obesity and inactivity. Better yet, it has been shown to have substantial impacts on health with a relatively small public investment. This NMTP identifies interventions that support safe walking, biking, and recreational opportunities as effective strategies for addressing public health concerns in our community. This Plan continues to build on the City's ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and healthy living. Conflicts between people walking, biking, and driving can result notjust from poor behavior, but also from insufficient or ineffective design. Encouraging development and redevelopment in which biking and walking are supported and prioritized can enhance safety and comfort levels for all users. Designated biking and walking facilities, well -designed crossings, and continued education and enforcement can reduce the risk of crashes and injuries and increase overall active transportation mode share. This NMTP recommends active transportation network improvements and programmatic changes to help reduce collisions and improve traffic safety in our community. S A 114 I A C I. A RI..I"A 1140114 M0I0hI Zd:D I R A 114SP 0h..I"A 1 10 114 PI. A 114 17V.5 Costs associated with car ownership can be a barrier to mobility in car -centric environments. A study cited by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute found that households in automobile dependent communities devote 50 percent more of their income to transportation (more than $8,500 annually) than households in communities with more accessible land use and more multi -modal transportation systems (less than $5,500 annually)? Reducing this financial burden could have major impacts on a household's ability to partake in the local economy, accrue wealth, and reduce economic hardship. This NMTP will enhance the accessibility of pedestrian and bicycle networks in Santa Clarita, making daily transportation and physical activity more viable for youth, older adults, and those with disabilities. This NMTP is designed to create opportunities for affordable, safe, and convenient transportation for all people, especially those who may not have access to a motor vehicle or who have limited income. 1.JI A Il- II 1 Y 1) Ij' Il- II The design, land use patterns, and transportation systems that comprise the built environment profoundly impact one's experience of living, working and being part of a community. Creating conditions in which walking, biking, and using other active modes are accepted and encouraged increases a community's livability, and by extension, residents' overall quality of life. Communities become more livable and pleasant when noise and air pollution are reduced, and when urban space is dedicated for facilities that enable people of all ages to recreate and commute in safe and enjoyable settings. This NMTP works to increase the quality of life for all residents in our community. 0 A II I (;") IP 01'.1 IIAf''"Y Active transportation is economically advantageous to individuals and communities. Replacing automobile trips with walking or biking can reduce household expenses associated with vehicle maintenance and fuel costs. These savings are accompanied by potential reductions in health care costs, as regular physical activity can minimize health complications associated with an inactive lifestyle. In 2009, the CDC estimated that the direct medical costs of physical inactivity to the country totaled more than $147 billion.2 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, households spent 13 percent of their earnings on transportation —the second highest household expenditure after housing.' Increasing opportunities for non -automobile travel can reduce spending on transportation, which may allow for households to increase spending on health -promoting activities such as healthcare, education, and nutritious food. E 111111I V II Ij°1(;") 1111111 IIA1 IE 11111 11 Fossil -fuel driven transportation generates the largest share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of any economic sector in the United States, amounting to almost 30 percent of all GHG emissions and surpassing those generated from electricity production and industry.4 Biking and walking, on the other hand, cause no direct air or water pollution, require minimal land use impacts, and emit negligible noise and light pollution. Bicyclists and pedestrians occupy less space than cars and help reduce demand for road space and parking, freeing up land for public space, buildings, food production, housing, and stormwater capture and street beautification. Replacing driving trips with biking or walking trips reduces emissions associated with mobility, translating into less carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and other pollutants in the air. 1 "Driven to Spend; The Impact of Sprawl on Household Transportation Expenses," Barbara McCann, Surface Transportation Policy Project Center for Neighborhood Technology, 2000, http://www.walkboston.org/sites/default/files/DriventoSpend.pdf. 2 Adult Obesity Causes & Consequences," Overweight & Obesity, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, last modified August 29, 2017, https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html. 3 "Consumer Expenditures-2017," Economic News Release, Bureau of Labor Statistics, published September 11, 2018, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cesan.nr0.htm 4 "Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions," Greenhouse Gas Emissions, United States Environmental Protection Agency, accessed May 28, 2019, https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. 16 I .1AII` lA (II.AIRII1A i°i+:; ,J AA 0 I+:; RI Z E:D "'I RAi,JSP 0 R IA..I I+ ),J PI.....Ai\J Implementation of this NMTP not only reduces our contribution and enhances our resiliency to climate change, but also improves the health and quality of life for residents who are vulnerable to asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases. Relationshil? to Other Docunients In 1992, the City adopted Resolution 92-102, reaffirming that the City "vigorously support[s] bicycle use within the City limits on both road and off road bikeways." Since that resolution, many of the City's plans and policies have addressed bicycle planning in addition to expanding pedestrian facilities and transit connections. In addition to Resolution 92-102, this NMTP is consistent with and builds upon the efforts of various planning, policy, and regulatory documents. These include the City's own documents, such as the General Plan, the Municipal Code, the 2014 NMTP, the 2019 Transit Development Plan, and the Climate Action Plan. Santa Clarita also intends to design a bicycle and pedestrian network that continues to complement existing and planned bikeways and pedestrian projects in surrounding communities. Therefore, the planning context also includes bicycle and pedestrian plans, policies, and projects of Los Angeles County and the State of California. A full review of these documents can be found in Appendix A, and the City's Complete Streets strategy can be found in Appendix B. The NMTP builds upon other City planning efforts, including the Community Character and Design Guidelines, Vista Canyon Specific Plan, Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, and the Transit Development Plan. SA i°i I A t I A R1..1 I140i14 6,r;O I + RI "1 D I RAiIJSP yR. 11+: 14 P1 MIJ I ]V'7 IS � SANTA( 11AR|TA NON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0N PLAN The Vision This Plan supports thtC ity qfSanta Clarita's vision as a thri'ving (,"omm un ty 'u.Ar..,rc, pr..vpltr of all ragr.�s and rabilitit, ...,t,l r::,mpO u..rr..,rt,d to ,tyalk or l�ad���d ltr fda thtr "�arid�r..�st raxa gt� of d�r.�stiaraf daaa,s includin ,<ac"ho ol, Tddd�rk) traaa,sit), a�r.�d;rr.:wt io aa, and ,4„khd�ppaa'ag as part q dlaaly Overview .ff The goals of the NMTP reflect the priorities expressed by the community throughout the public outreach phase. Discussions with City departments, best practices across the nation, and input from community stakeholders have shaped the proposed strategies and policies intended to help the City achieve these goals. All of the following goals, strategies, and policies support the larger citywide "Complete Streets" policy, which instructs staff to consider the needs of all modes of travel when developing any transportation facility. The goals, strategies, and policies are designed to guide the work of City staff and elected officials, partner agencies, and private developers to improve the livability, economic vitality, and non -motorized accessibility for residents and visitors throughout Santa Clarita. Reducing the amount of driving and automobile ownership is an overarching goal embodied in this NMTP. The NMTP is organized around a vision statement, three overarching goals tied to relevant performance measures, and a series of specific policies and actions. II. w IE A II`J Il[) \a4dA II. w Ids, II I d II IlE 11`J II ") Il.,."Y IlM 11M1 Ji 1111 II I Y� Il[) IE S `J Al II (;") 11`J In 2019, the League of American Bicyclists honored the City's efforts to build better places to bike with a silver -level Bicycle Friendly Community award. Recognizing Santa Clarita's infrastructure improvements, educational and encouragement programs, and enforcement efforts, the League upgraded the City's award from bronze, making our community one of only six cities in the nation to move from a bronze -level to a silver -level recognition during this round of judging. This voluntary assessment and award program evaluates communities on ten criteria that the League believe affect three key outcomes: ridership, crashes, and fatalities. These goals, policies, and actions are designed specifically to help elevate the City to a Gold or higher designation (Platinum and Diamond) in the near future. There are programs that also recognize places for their walkability, such as Walk Friendly Communities, a program operated by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. Taking the actions listed in this chapter can position the City for recognition through this national program as well. a A i°i lad C I.....ARI..I I,,J0,J M+:;; RI Z1 D ..I RAM ,JSP yh..IA, 1+:; ,J PI.....A i,J 119 � .: l M� � �... �� ..:°: �a� . . This NMTP u..r 11 to liver to mo�rt, rac ti'v , ii ';.�,�t ylt� by ������vidin to A�riztyark of st#i..:� Land �;ttu�fbrtal ltr 'u..rtalkinti ro utr.�s and bik'r,'u..Yays'fi)r c,'vr.,ryo�nt, to r::wi0y. ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS • Will the NMTP help reduce crashes and fatalities while increasing opportunities for physical activity among vulnerable populations? • Does the NMTP help reduce air pollution, asthma rates, and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly within vulnerable populations? HOW DO WE MEASURE PROGRESS? • Develop a Vision Zero program to reduce the number of severe and fatal pedestrian and bicycle collisions to zero by 2040 • Increase percentage of K-12 students receiving bicy- cling education on an annual basis from 1%to 10% • Expand Safe Routes to School Programs to all City schools • Reduce vehicle miles traveled annually • Reduce air pollution from motor vehicles by 5% due to more people biking and walking 20 I .JAII`I,.JA (II...AIfI HA i°i+:; 14 f0O I+: RI "::::D "'I RAiIJSP R IA..I.,I+)'J PI.....Ai\J OBJECTIVE ACTIONS Reduce bicycle and i Prioritize quick implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities pedestrian collisions on Santa Clarita's high -injury network to rapidly address possible through safe and safety issues. comfortable facilities „^"!1 Implement facilities recommended in this plan, which follow a i10 "Complete Streets" approach. Refer to national and state best practices. Continue citywide traffic safety campaigns that educate all d° roadway users about safe driving, walking, and biking. Expand existing safety education programs for drivers as well as pedestrians and bicyclists through grants and partnerships with community stakeholders. 0 Include bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Local Road Safety Program. Promote an active �'' \ Develop programs that encourage residents to walk and bike as lifestyle that includes �� part of their daily life. biking and walking pm° Encourage local school districts to create programs that incorpo- rate safe biking and walking into the curriculum. d° Train residents and/or City staff as League Certified Instructors (LCI) and bicycle/trail ambassadors. Host bicycle safety, training, and education courses. 111p 6W Partner with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and local healthcare providers to promote healthy lifestyle choices, such as bicycling and walking for errands and other short trips. Reduce air pollution, �N�i Build a bicycle network that encourages residents to choose modes asthma rates, and of transportation other than driving by providing low -stress greenhouse gas emissions facilities, robust pedestrian networks, and seamless bicycle and transit integration. Incorporate Green Infrastructure strategies where possible (e.g., fl, bulb -outs, planted bikeway buffers, and landscaped areas adjacent to sidewalks and Class I paths). Utilize permeable paving for new facilities or re -paving, especially where facilities are adjacent to waterways or parks. S i°i I A t I..... RI..I I140i14 M1::„i R 0D ..I RA 14SPOh..IA, 1014 1='I.....A i°J 121 Goall Access & Cain, fart This N 'P u.r ll support iAiurt,a,s t,d tacc toss to nr.vgttbo�rtio m.1 �,�t.st ratio , ,4k such as parks, shopping and r..,mpl()ym t,Ait. stops. flt. �r.�stria, and bi y(,lr:fi,a(;"il tir.�s trill btr rac c r.�,4~k,4~kiFltr and ;wtfbrtrabltr fbr ptvpl t� of all ragr.�s and rabilitirt�s for iasc% ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS • Does the NMTP prioritize the needs and trip patterns of vulnerable users? • Does the NMTP address barriers so that vulner- able populations can take part in or enjoy the improvements? • Does the NMTP help support and not impede public transit service? • Does the NMTP serve people with physical disabilities? The City is striving to serve all ages, needs, and abilities. HOW DO WE MEASURE PROGRESS? • Double the share of people walking and bicycling to work to 3.4% by 2025 and triple to 5.1% by 2040 • Double trail use by 2025 • Increase the number of ADA-com pliant trail heads, paseos, and sidewalks • Increase the share of students walking or bicycling to school • Reduce the percent of streets that are Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) 3 and 4 by half • Increase percentage of residents within a 1/2-mile of a trail • Increase transit trips by 50% by 2025 22 I .JAIIM, A( 11 A III JA i°i+:; 14 f0O I+: RI "::::D "I MAiIJSPOM IA..I.,I+)'J PI.....Ai\J OBJECTIVE ACTIONS Increase access to jobs, Implement the recommended active transportation network that education, retail, parks and safely and comfortably connects residential neighborhoods to libraries, schools, recreational destinations like parks, employment centers, grocery stores, centers, transit, and other community centers, schools, transit centers and shopping areas. neighborhood destinations Increase the supply of bicycle parking in Downtown Newhall and at neighborhood destinations such as major shopping areas. p° Establish opportunities to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled in new developments through a transportation impact fee ordinance to leverage funding for installation of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 0 Work with local businesses to enhance access to trails and walkways. Incorporate routine accommodation for pedestrian and bicycle facilities when developing priority lists for overlay and construction projects, maintenance, and traffic control plans. °1�� Update citywide bikeways and trails maps as the network expands. i1 Expand wayfinding as recommended in the NMTP, including double -facing signage, installing street names on bridge overpasses along the trail network, and improving connections between the trail networks, parks, and other destinations such as Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. 01u` Make parks and recreational facilities bicycle friendly by providing visible bicycle parking near each activity center. Address barriers so 11�\ Install bike repair and hydration stations at key community that disadvantaged �� destinations. populations can take pfl"'i Provide free basic bicycle maintenance and repair training at City part in improvements libraries to encourage cyclists of all ages. Offer "Pay with Cash" and "EBT Discounts" in future bike sharing programs. lm Pursue projects in areas identified as high need in the Equity and CalEnviroScreen 3.0 analyses. S 14 I A C I...... R I ..1 i14 0 i° i MO IO h I" l,!1 D 1 RA i14 S P O h ..1 11 0 i14 P 1 A i14 123 OBJECTIVE ACTIONS Reduce air pollution, i1'mp\1 Design bikeways on transit streets using best practices that do not asthma rates, and impact transit reliability while improving access to transit. greenhouse gas emissions 1 Work with Santa Clarita Transit to improve bicycle and pedestrian access (first/last mile connections) to transit stations as outlined in the 2019 Transit Development Plan. Similarly, collaborate to improve the comfort of transit stops and onboard transit vehicles, especially during peak commute hours, and to provide secure bike parking, benches, and covered waiting areas at stations and stops. 4�1111' Locate future bike sharing stations near major bus and train hubs. 0 Work with Santa Clarita Transit to require and install rear wheel side guards on all City buses. po � Install more secure, long-term bicycle parking at major transit hubs. 11 g- Y p g j Reduce travel times for 1911l1 Increase the overall mileage of the sidewalks and low -stress bicycle disadvantaged households network in high -need neighborhoods (as identified in the Equity Analysis). Prioritize the needs \` Prioritize the construction of facilities that address disparities, and m� and trip patterns of close gaps in the active transportation network between disadvantaged populations neighborhoods. Serve people with disabilities Ensure that active transportation facility designs do not create additional barriers for people with disabilities, but instead create safer, more welcoming public spaces for everyone. Adjust gates at entryways to paseos and trailheads that currently prohibit access of recumbent bicycles, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices. Work with Santa Clarita Transit to improve bicycle and pedestrian fl, access (first/last mile connections) to transit stations as outlined in the 2019 Transit Development Plan. Similarly, collaborate to improve the comfort of transit stops and onboard transit vehicles, especially during peak commute hours, and to provide secure bike parking, benches, and covered waiting areas at stations and stops. Work with Santa Clarita Transit to require and install rear wheel side guards on all City buses. 24 I SAII`I,.I.A (II...AIR HA i°i+:; 14 fOM+: RI "::::D "'I hAi14SP+ R IA..I Io 14 PI.....Ai\J Although many streets feature marked crosswalks, facilities do not always capture where, when, and how people want to use our streets. The City will continue to work to ensure routes for walking and biking are convenient, accessible, and responsive to community needs. S A i,J I A C I......A RI..1 i140i14 MMOhI ZED ..1"C" A iIJSPOh..1 110i14 PI......A i,J I 25 Goal .:Maintain & Expand the I`�, � e�rk This NM7'P gar 11 htr 1p our community dr.wQf�f " and maintain a a�'a�a�a�a�' plat, and con'vr.:wr.wt ��ar�,yt, and pr.�dtr ,stri aaa nr.lztyork. ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS • Does the NMTP adequately position our community for successful implementation? • Does the NMTP ensure equitable distribution of proposed facilities? HOW DO WE MEASURE PROGRESS? • Double the number of short-term and secure long- term bicycle parking locations by 2040 • Maintain adequate pavement quality, striping, and sign visibility and signal/beacon functionality on all bicycle and pedestrian facilities • Continue tracking and publishing annual bicycle and pedestrian counts • Prioritize grant funding requests to Complete Tier 1 projects recommended in this NMTP by 2030 and Tier 2 projects by 2040 26 I .JAII`I,.JA (II...AIfI HA i°i+:; 14 f0O I+: RI "::::D "'IRAiIJSP R IA..I.,I+)'J PI.....Ai\J OBJECTIVE ACTIONS Integrate bicycle and Review the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) list on an pedestrian network and annual basis to ensure that recommended projects from this NMTP facility needs into all city are incorporated at the earliest possible stage of both new capital planning documents and projects and maintenance of existing facilities. capital improvement projects Evaluate all streets during pavement resurfacing to determine if additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities can be provided (e.g., new bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, wider curb lanes or shoulders, wider sidewalks) when the striping is reapplied. p° Ensure that all traffic impact studies, analyses of proposed street changes, and development projects address impacts on bicycling and walking facilities. III!N'" Require new development, or reconstruction if applicable, to address the pedestrian and bicycle circulation element based on the above considerations. Conduct regular pedestrian and bicycle counts pursuant to regional methodology before and after project implementation. Leverage existing funding to '\ Continue utilizing Measure M funding for active transportation maximize project delivery 11 projects. Diu Utilizing funds as a local match, aggressively pursue funding from available grant sources. Actively develop projects from the NMTP to position the City to best compete for grant funding. 1101m Follow the NMTP's prioritization recommendations, which include equity and other funding -agency -determined factors in scoring. Q Continue preparing an annual Work Plan including the status of pedestrian and bicycle projects in this NMTP that have been completed, are in progress, and are proposed for the budget year showing scope, schedule, and budget by fund source. Through the CIP process, assess and prepare for upcoming staffing, consultant, and capital funding needs as projects arise. Maintain designated '��\ 11 Sweep streets and shared use paths regularly, with priority given to facilities to be comfortable those with higher pedestrian and bicycle traffic. and free of hazards to "d11t Trim overhanging and encroaching vegetation to maintain a clear g g g g bikingand walking g `���� path of travel along pedestrian and bicycle facilities. p° Review the annual pavement management program to ensure bicycle facilities are properly treated and marked. Reduce long-term �i Update the Unified Development Code's transportation demand transportation costs by management (TDM) options to include bike -share passes, increased reducing the need for vehicle bicycle parking, end of trip facilities, fix -it stations, hydration stations, ownership or for parking and the reduction or elimination of minimum parking requirements. in new developments 28 � SANTA( LAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0NPLAN Existing Conditions There is great potential to expand the role and use of active transportation in Santa Clarita. The city enjoys mild weather, has limited topographical challenges, has over 126 miles of existing bicycle facilities , already experiences relatively high rates of walking and biking and has installed an extensive wayfinding network. These investments provide a foundation upon which Santa Clarita can build a high quality, citywide active transportation network that is safe, comfortable, and appealing for daily use. Santa Clara River Trail over the Los Angeles Aqueduct Local Context Originally incorporated in 1987 from the communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia, Santa Clarita has continued to grow throughout the decades. The City has completed two annexations since the 2014 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan: West Creek/West Hills (2016) and Plum Canyon (2018). With these annexations, Santa Clarita is now home to over 210,000 people,' making it the third most populous city in Los Angeles County.6 5 2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 6 "E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State —January 1, 2018 and 2019," State of California Department of Finance, http:// www.dofca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/E-1/. SA i°i I A C I.....A RI..I I140i°i M+:;; RI "1 D I RAf 'JSPOh..IA, I+:; 14 PI.....A i°,a 129 Traffic congestion City growth, development Public safety, crime, drugs Not sure, cannot think of any Homelessness Infrastructure maintenance, improvement Cost of housing, affordable housing Water issues, concerns Enforcing traffic laws Economy, jobs Diversity, racial concerns Traffic light synchronization Environmental issues School, education issues Illegal immigration issues Disaster preparedness High taxes, fees High cost of living No issues Protecting quality of life Government, leadership Healthcare services, options Public transportation Restaurants, shopping options 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Respondents In the 2018 Community Opinion Survey, residents reported that traffic congestion is the most important issue facing the Santa Clarita community. This high growth rate, combined with high growth in the surrounding communities and the large area of the City, has placed increasing transportation pressures on the community. Located in the Santa Clara River Valley, the City is bounded by the Sierra Pelona Mountain Range to the north and the Santa Susanna and San Gabriel mountain ranges to the south (see Figure 1). It sits 35 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, and is bounded generally on the west by Interstate 5 and the east by State Route 14 (SR-14). The City is bordered by unincorporated Los Angeles County, including the unincorporated communities of Acton, Agua Dulce, Castaic, and Stevenson Ranch. (")IIMIIM4VII`1II11 Y 11I"II1['JII lI`1 )2018) Every two years, the City commissions a community - wide survey to gather an objective, representative, and statistically -reliable understanding of its residents' satisfaction, priorities, and concerns about services and facilities provided by the City. In an open-ended question, the majority of respondents reported that the biggest problem facing the community is traffic congestion. When asked to indicate the one thing the City could do to make Santa Clarita a better place to live, the most common answers were limiting growth and development (21%); reducing traffic congestion (15%); providing affordable housing (8%); and improving/maintaining infrastructure, roads, and sidewalks (6%). The NMTP seeks to remain sensitive to these concerns, and offers recommendations to improve transportation options in the community. 30 I `i A II`I.1 A (IL.. A 1R II 1 A i° i 0 i14 AAMORIZED "'I h A i°J S PO h I M) i, i P L.. A v° Figure 1. Location of Santa Clarita QY ( "'Y"'! 061 r o pp D6ve ,,<u G' if� 1'lu v,Y , c , d or' &� <� <, � a u�( Gang®� �: ha a lro, a t aC '' Ja a t� �X m NewnaHpanc6l}o�� bra" 4 IC NO Oara ypulevard Y _ > yo�`^a lacoi" , r( C K7 "ry {j` o✓@•e x y m` v y> Lyons Avenue MQ m C-n 0 1 2 4 Miles I I I I I I I I 0 D So�edad Canyon Road LOS ANGELES COUNTY S A i°I I A C I. A RI..1 ia,10i°I M1.1 RI Z E:D 1 R" A i°ISP 0R. Al 10 ,J PI. A ia,1 131 Figure 2. Existing Land Use U a m 0 O v t H 15 Zoning corm Indus Mixec Non-i Oper �lllllf( Spec Urbai Othe ® Metr ,,,A JI.uPo I 81, \N IIC'l\VA ()Y"11 [)[ES III JA II I()hJ S Development in Santa Clarita is generally suburban in character, with most development occurring on the valley floor and lower canyons. The City is mostly residential with low -density single-family residential areas located throughout, commercial areas located along major arterials, business parks located primarily along Interstate 5 and along Soledad Canyon Road, and neighborhood commercial centers scattered throughout the city. Four Original Communities The four communities (Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia) which were joined together to form Santa Clarita still have distinct characteristics: " Canyon Country contains a variety of housing types, including large -lot single-family custom homes, single-family tract homes, and multi- family development and mobile home parks. Neighborhood serving commercial areas are concentrated along Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway. Sand Canyon, a sub -community of Canyon Country, is located south of SR-14. The develop- ment standards are intended to maintain, preserve, and enhance the rural and equestrian character of Sand Canyon by limiting curb, gutter, sidewalk, and streetlight improvements in any new development (Zoning Code Section 17.39.030). Most streets in the neighborhood do not have sidewalks. The neigh- borhood is home to several horse ranches, and equestrian use is common. 32 I `iAIMA (II.A1RHA i140i14 AAMOhI ZED "'I C"Ai°�JSPOh I A L Ioi°i PI......Ai\ Old Town Newhall creates a pleasant pedestrian environment with street furniture, landscaping, street facing shops, bulb -outs at intersections, and marked crossings. • Newhall was settled in 1876 in conjunction with the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and still is home to one of the city's main train stations: Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station. As the oldest permanent settlement in the City, Newhall's circula- tion pattern and land use are conducive to walking and biking. Main Street includes only two travel lanes, angled on -street parking, curb extensions, and street trees. The area east of Newhall Avenue and north of Lyons Avenue has a grid network of streets and relatively high -density single and multi -family residential units. Saugus is primarily single-family residential and home to several newer residential developments. Smaller community commercial and neighborhood serving commercial areas are dispersed throughout. Saugus was developed in the 1970s and 1980s with typical auto -oriented neighborhoods. ("paseos") links the residential, recreational, and commercial areas. Pedestrian bridges cross major arterials. New Developments Vista Canyon is in the process of becoming a mixed -use, pedestrian- and cyclist -friendly community with 1,100 homes, including townhomes, single-family residences, and luxury apartments. The 185-acre site lies on the eastern edge of the city near State Route 14, the Santa Clara River, and the existing railroad line. Once complete, Vista Canyon will offer close to 1 million square feet of commercial space and more than 21 acres preserved for recreation. With the goal of creating a "car -optional" community, Vista Canyon is oriented around a transit center and new Metrolink commuter rail stop. The project broke ground in 2015. Major Destinations • Valencia was developed as a planned community Home to various universities, large companies, starting in the 1960s and 70s. It includes single- and hospitals, Santa Clarita features a number family residential neighborhoods supported by local of major destinations (see Figure 3). recreational amenities and community shopping centers. A system of off-street pedestrian pathways S A i°i I A C I. A RI..I"A i140i14 MMOhI ZED M A i14SPOh..I"A I I0i14 PI. A i14 133 Figure 3. Major Destinations in Santa Clarita peod uof9p? ozInbSpueAj (N Cam] m -2 (D (D C) (D Q- C/) C/) C/) FO 0 5 -5 .2 Q- 0m, -,z 3 m LL 0 C: — Co 0 0) Z- �5 .0 Fn Fn Fn a- C/) C) a_ m Q,- a- x HOGOGG LU 34 I SAIN M C11 AIIIII M i140i14 AA0 I ORIZED I RA 14SPOR W loi,J PI Ml,� ���,� I`I° A 11`,I S II I A E S S Santa Clarita is served by two transit providers and several routes that offer connections to local and regional destinations. Most transit riders begin and/ or end their trip as a pedestrian or cyclist, making connections to transit stops and stations a crucial part of the active transportation network. Santa Clarita Transit Since its creation in 1991, Santa Clarita Transit has expanded its services to include 11 local fixed routes within the Santa Clarita Valley; supplemental school day schedules to multiplejunior high and high schools in the city; and commuter services between Santa Clarita and downtown Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, North Hollywood, and Warner Center. Additionally, Santa Clarita Transit operates paratransit service seven days a week for seniors and disabled within the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as for the general public during evening hours. Their 100-vehicle fleet now provides service for 3 million riders annually, traveling a total of 12,000 miles each weekday. According to the 2019 Transit Development Plan (TDP), people most frequently use the bus to travel between Newhall, Valencia, Magic Mountain, and the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station. The most popular origin and destination pair is Magic Mountain at Media Center and McBean at Valencia, followed closely by Magic Mountain at Media Center and Commuter Way at Soledad Canyon. Non -motorized transportation plays a critical role in transit riders'journeys. Most notably, 68% of all riders surveyed during the TDP walk to the bus stop, and 75% walk from their final stop to their destination. Approximately 4% of riders surveyed use a bicycle to get to and from their bus stops. All local buses are equipped with bicycle racks that hold two or three bicycles. The City sponsors a public outreach campaign that includes video instructions for loading bicycles on the racks, and provides buses with racks at city -sponsored events to allow people to practice loading bicycles on bus racks. Commuter buses have under -bus storage that holds bicycles. Bicycle racks, lockers, and restrooms are provided at the McBean Regional Transit Center, located at the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. Bicycle racks are not generally available at local bus stops. Metrolink Santa Clarita is served by Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line, which provides commuter rail service to the San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles, and Palmdale/Lancaster. Approximately 14 trains run from the city to downtown every weekday. Bicycles are allowed on all Metrolink train cars; each train car is designed to hold three bikes. Metrolink also has "Bike Cars" to accommodate more bikes on select trains, including the Antelope Valley Line. The Bike Cars can hold up to nine bikes. Three Metrolink stations are within the City of Santa Clarita: Jan Heidt Newhall Station, Santa Clarita Station, and Via Princessa Station. Bicycle lockers with space for 10 to 34 bicycles are provided at all three Metrolink stations, as detailed in Table 2. Bicycle connections to the Santa Clarita station are provided by the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail, which parallels Soledad Canyon Road. Jan Heidt Newhall Station is close to the South Fork Trail, and access between the trail and the station is possible via low -traffic residential streets. A Class I shared -use path is planned for Railroad Avenue and will connect the station to the existing trail network. The Via Princessa Station does not have direct bicycle access, though there are bike lanes on Sierra Highway approaching the station from the south and the Santa Clara River Trail is to the north of the station. An additional Metrolink Station and transit hub will be built as part of the Vista Canyon development project, approximately two miles east of the Via Princessa Station. Construction began in 2020 and the station is projected to open in 2021. California High -Speed Rail The California High -Speed Rail Authority has proposed high-speed train service for intercity travel in California between the major metropolitan centers of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento in the north, through the Central Valley, to Los Angeles and San Diego in the south. The proposed alignment will travel adjacent to the City of Santa Clarita's southern boundary, near existing Metrolink rail lines in the vicinity of Sand Canyon and eastern Canyon County through the mountains and into Palmdale. There is no station planned for Santa Clarita, though the project will create impacts and changes to the City's existing infrastructure and developments. The 171-mile Central Valley segment from Bakersfield to Merced is under construction. As of publication of this NMTP, the rail authority is pursuing possible alignments and environmental clearance for the rest of the proposed system. SA 114 I A C I. A RI..I"A 1140114 MO I0hI "d:D I RA 114SPOh..I"A 1 10 114 PI. A 114 135 Ji II 11 )i' A 11"J A Il.,z')i' S II S Making improvements for populations that rely on walking, bicycling, and transit to meet their daily needs is critical. Demographic factors provide insight into where network improvements may positively impact Santa Clarita residents. Some people choose to walk, bike, and take transit, but have additional options for their personal mobility, such as driving. For others, walking, biking, and transit are their only options for transportation. Those who use these modes out of necessity tend The equity analysis for the NMTP uses a combination of socioeconomic characteristics as indicators to identify vulnerable populations at the census block group level. All data was obtained from the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) Five -Year Estimates. The indicators include: • Income: This indicator measures individuals of working age living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is a threshold set by the U.S. to be lower -income, vulnerable populations. Census Bureau and is updated annually. The equity analysis considers demographic factors that, when combined, indicate where there are concentrations of historically vulnerable populations. Active transportation investments in these areas could help alleviate a broader range of issues (access to jobs, education, and healthcare, for example). This analysis brings attention to neighborhoods or corridors that may be most in need of improvements, and provides a starting point for identifying priority areas. • Race: This indicator measures the percentage of the population that identifies as non -white. • Age: This indicator assesses individuals under the age of 18 and over the age of 65, as both age groups are more likely to have less access to motor vehicles and therefore be more dependent upon active trans- portation and transit. • Access to a Vehicle: This indicator measures the percentage of households that do not have regular access to a motor vehicle. 36 I `iAII`I �A (II.A1RII �A i°i0ia,i AA I0hI Zl D "'I hAia,iSP0h I A LI+ )i°i PI......Ai\ Figure 4. Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County* Los Angeles Cowry: $65,006 1111111111 `Tanta C Iarila: $90,961 16% 14% c 1) �'/r) C7 Cl J 1 0% 0 x: 8% Cl lu rci Ci �_l Ci 0% w, 0 0 0 0) 0 0 �V)��t�� 0 ) 0) 4 Lx *2017 ACS 5-Year Estimate Income Household incomes in Santa Clarita are significantly higher than those in Los Angeles County (see Figure 4). In fact, the median income for households in Santa Clarita—$90,961—is approximately 1.4 times that of the county. Over half of households in Santa Clarita have incomes over $60,000. Nevertheless, portions of Santa Clarita experience lower household incomes than others. Poverty is a socioeconomic vulnerability, linked with disproportionate exposure to poor housing, homelessness, and limited access to resources, such as transportation services, quality food, recreation facilities and health care facilities 7 With transportation costs, especially those associated with vehicle ownership, often comprising the second largest portion of an individual's income 7 Dannenberg A, Frumkin H, Jackson R. Making Healthy Places. Ist ed. Washington D.C.: Island Press; 2011. (second to housing), reduced access to transit and active transportation networks may lead to greater reliance on an automobile and therefore have significant financial impacts on poor households. Block groups in Newhall around the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station and in Canyon Country along Sierra Highway have higher concentrations of households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). While some block groups do not have any households at or below 200% of the FPL, some block groups have up to 76% households at or below 200% FPL. However, the mean for the city falls closer to 21%. The block groups that represent higher need are typically found within areas of the city that have less access to existing trail networks. 9Ai,i IA C I. ARI..1.. i140i14 MMOhI ZED 1 7"Ai°irP, yh..1A 110i14 TI. Aia,i I 37 Figure 5. Percentage of Population Under 200% of Federal Poverty Level 1.3 Households Below 200% of Poverty Level 0% - 8% 9%-16% 17% - 27 28% - 44% 45 % - 76 Metrolink Station I Ranch Rd Figure 6. Percentage of Population that are People of Color Qa 0 c� �a O 1 2 4 Miles \ I I I I I I I I I N 38 I `iAIMA a" IL..A1RHA i140i14 AA+ I IOhI ZED "'I hAiIJSP+ Ih I A LI+ Ii,a PI......Ai\ People of Color Racial or ethnic minorities are more likely to live in areas with poor or limited active transportation facilities, educational opportunities, job resources, and healthy food outlets.' They tend to be more dependent on transit and active transportation; black individuals are more than four times and Hispanics three times as likely to not have access to a household car compared to their white counterparts, regardless of income.9 In turn, these deficits exacerbate the disproportionate health burdens communities of color experience. Lastly, communities of color experience a greater proportion of pedestrian crashes and have increased risk of mortality after pedestrian injury.10 Therefore, increasing active transportation facilities and connectivity may promote physical activity, enhance economic opportunities, and increase transportation safety. In Santa Clarita, community members who identify as people of color, or non -white, range from 2% of a block group's population to 99%; however, in total, 33% of city residents identify as a person of color. Higher concentrations of non -white populations are located within the Newhall and Canyon Country neighborhoods, and mirror the distribution of households below 200% of the FPL (see Figure 5 and Figure 6). Age & Vulnerable Populations Age is an important indicator of mobility. The population under 18 years of age is thought to be more dependent upon active transportation options because they have less access to motor vehicles. Other youth -related vulnerabilities may include lacking knowledge of safe travel behaviors; greater susceptibility to environmental exposures, such as damage caused to developing bodies through emissions; and difficulty navigating poorly -designed areas 1l Youth especially need safe transportation to/from places to be physically active and to build social connections 12 8 Dannenberg et. at. 9 Berube A, Deakin E, Raphael S. Socioeconomic Differences in Household Automobile Ownership Rates: Implications for Evacuation Policy. Brookings Inst. 2006. 10 Maybury RS, Bolorunduro OB, Villegas C, et al. Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles further worsen race- and insurance -based disparities in trauma outcomes: The case for inner-city pedestrian injury prevention programs. Surgery. 2010,148(2):202-208. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2010.05.010. 11 Dannenberg et. at. 12 Dannenberg et. at. For some in our community, walking, biking, and riding transit are their only options for getting around. Similarly, demand for transportation alternatives to driving increases among adults over 65 years of age. Prioritizing active transportation needs enables older adults to maintain positive well- being, despite the onset of functional limitations 13 Walkable access to adequate public transportation is essential for older adults to maintain their daily activities and independence.14 Additionally, safe, walkable communities that promote physical activity help prevent or delay chronic diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and diabetes in older adults 15 As 61% of American adults ages 65 years or older have at least one activity -based limitation, creating communities where older adults can safely be active and access necessary resources is crucial to the future prevention of such disability.16 Lastly, older adults are especially vulnerable to social isolation, which can result in significant declines in physical and mental health; increasing walkability enhances older adults' ability to connect with others" 13 Cvitkovich Y, Wister A. The Importance of Transportation and Prioritization of Environmental Needs to Sustain Well -Being among Older Adults. Environ Behay. 2001;33(6):809-829. doi:10.1177/00139160121973250. 14 Michael YL, Green MK, Farquhar SA. Neighborhood Design and Active Aging. Vol 12.; 2006. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2005.08.002. 15 Marquet, O, Hipp J, Miralles-Guasch, C. Neighborhood Walkability and Active Ageing: A difference in differences assessment of active transportation over ten years. Journal of Transport & Health. 2017,,7(B):190-201. 16 National Center for Health Statistics. Health, United States, 2015. Cent Dis Control Prev. 2016. 17 Michael YL, Green MK, Farquhar SA. Neighborhood Design and Active Aging. Vol 12.; 2006. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2005.08.002. S A i,i I A C I......A RI..I"A i140i14 M+:;;y I OhI ZED ..M A i°iSPOh..I"A I I0i14 PI......A ia,i 139 Figure 7. Distribution of Ages in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Lug, Angeles C ounty IN `anti C IFjrlta 0.00% C Z.00%M 0 6.00% C, 1.001%o «, 4.00%) 0 w 1001 P cu 200oyo I.00,yo 0.00,yo Years of Age *2017 ACS 5-Year Estimate In Santa Clarita, the median age is 36.9 years of age. Approximately 26% of city residents are under 19 years of age; eleven percent are 65 years and over. Together, one-third of Santa Clarita residents classify as vulnerable due to their age (see Figure 7). While the highest concentrations of people under 18 are found in the northern parts of the city, the block groups with the highest proportions of people over 65 are found to the south (see Figure 8 and Figure 9). 40 I .JAIIsJ A( 11 ARII IA i°i+: 14 NM+: RI ZED MAiIJSP )MA..I ),J PI Ai\J Figure 8. Percentage of Population Under 18 Figure 9. Percentage of Population Over 65 GanYon m SA i°a I A C I.....A RI..I IIJO,J MO I ORI "1 D "'I RAM IJSP yh..IA, 1+:; ,J PI.....A i,J I dH Figure 10. Percentage of Households Without Access to a Motor Vehicle „are, Households with Zero Motor Vehicles Available O% -1% 2% - 5% � 6%-12 13% - 24 25% - 38 0 Metrolink Station No Access to Vehicles In less urbanized locations, specifically those with limited transit access and coverage, access to a motor vehicle carries strong implications for one's ability to reach employment, access healthy foods, and reach basic services 18 A diverse transportation system that offers multiple modes, including transit, bicycling, and walking, reduces reliance on automobiles and can provide for more equitable access to services. In general, areas with higher concentrations of households with no motor vehicle access are found in the Valencia neighborhood south of McBean Parkway. Block groups range from having no households to up to 38% of households without access to a motor vehicle. In total, 4% of households in Santa Clarita do not have access to a vehicle. 18 Blumenberg E, Pierce G, Smart M. Transportation Access, Residential Location, and Economic Opportunity: Evidence from Two Housing Voucher Experiments. Cityscape. v17 Eel �a Q 6 1 2 4 Miles �1 I I I I I I I N 42 I .JAIIM.J.A( 11 Ill JA i°i+: 14 AA I I ORI ZED 1 MAiIJSP IM IA..I.1+ Ii°i PI Ai\J Figure 11. Composite Equity Analysis m F Rw / ac�a ��O�jioi 0 %� � jjh Equity Analysis Lyo High j concentration ofdemograp �O indicators analyzed Low Q Metrolink Station Effills� O .o (:) M P,) S I 11 . E L..11 11 Y� A" iU A I. w Y S I S The composite equity analysis displays the sum of the results from each of the indicators explored above. Higher relative need is found in Newhall around the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station, and in Canyon Country along the Santa Clara River and Sierra Highway. Investing in active transportation facilities in these areas of highest need will likely improve access to health, social and economic advancement opportunities. 2 4 Miles '\ i N S A i14 I A C I. A RI..1 i140i14 M0I0hI Zd!!ID 1 R A i14SP0h..1 110i14 PI. A i14 I d13 Figure 12. CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Index 47% 67% 21% 49% Mo4rytaln P/W 48 % Y 28% 30% 22% �a oc �w a 0 6/ 21 % 27 42% 37% 59% Soled ad CanyonR4,73i 53% 56% 51% Q 48% i m 25% 35% Gd'�Py Rd 41 % CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Percentile 27% 58% od �a� (4 18% o t%-16% Lyons Ave 40% 47%,. 17% - 30% 49% 59% 31% -42% 43% -56% 37% 57%- 73% Metrolink Station 3,0 The State of California uses CalEnviroScreen 3.0 (updated June 2018) to identify communities by census tract (a larger geographic scale than used in the Equity Analysis) that are disproportionately burdened by, and vulnerable to, multiple sources of pollution. The CalEnviroScreen 3.0 uses a variety of indicators including levels of environmental contamination, health indicators, and economic burden to determine how disadvantaged a community is considered. The higher the percentile, the higher the pollution burden within a community. If the census tract is in the top 25th percentile of statewide tracts, it is considered a disadvantaged community (DAC), and is given additional consideration in statewide funding sources. 52% 52% l y 18% 37% 41% 23% 14% 25% 39% 0 47% 52% 52% 0 1 2 4 Miles I I I I I I I N None of the City's census tracts are considered a DAC using the CalEnviroScreen 3.0 tool. The census tracts in Newhall and on the western edge of Canyon Country are the most burdened of the City, scoring in the 65th and 73rd percentiles, respectively. Although the Equity Analysis identified both regions as having a high need, additional areas were highlighted as having equal if not greater need. This is due to the different indicators and spatial scales (i.e., block groups for the Equity Analysis and census tracts —a larger geographic area —for CalEnviroScreen 3.0) utilized in each analysis. Findings from both guide recommendations set forth in this NMTR 19 19 The California Healthy Places Index (HPI) is another resource communities may use to understand existing health conditions. Developed by the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, the HPI aggregates data on a variety of categories (including employment, education Levels, commuting, social engagement, air quality, housing, and healthcare) to predict life expectancy and compare community conditions across the state. 44 I SAII`I.I.A (II AIf II IA i14+:4 AAM+: RI "ED I M14S "+ R IA..I.I+ )i°i PI M\° Figure 13. Combined Composite Equity Score and CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Percentile la oc Ga Je JA O� Oo mi 3� 67% o�Q 4 #60% �m ref fr r�"fN 126 ��r � J� ��� ✓f�lr Magic iyd il., 73% 0 4ry i t 53% 6 airy pkw II s Ja\e�c;a Blvd L CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Percentile Ra 42% - 56% jj 56% - 73% ry 14U Lyo Equity Analysis p% Highest Concentration %rr�j"�'i�r%%!� /'` 59% m x ✓%�j9f��/r ! are r/4f� r!� f 01i� A°iP High Concentration MetrolinkStation !rfd�lr�rllrlrl. !�/rN'6� �r�'er''�,d^d���P��G`�r��'�f 52% Schools°p'� Park / Open Space ��" �/ O i IlM II'g II II` 1 II :a II[) II . II,.i II i hIe A 11"J II:,") 3,0 To see where the block groups identified as highest need in the Equity Analysis overlap with the census tracts with the highest pollution burden per CalEnviroScreen 3.0, two metrics were combined into one map (see Figure 13). Together, these metrics indicate higher vulnerabilities in Newhall near the Metrolink Station; in Saugus near Central Park; and along Soledad Canyon Road in the eastern part of the city. 55% � 52% 52% 1 2 4 Miles I I I I I I I N SMIJIA CL..AMA i14+ Ii°i MM+ IhI "dPD Mi°iSI-"Oh..I" I IOir,i PL.. i°J I 45 Since adopting the 2014 NMTP, the City has made impressive progress in expanding the community's active transportation network (see Table 1). The existing active transportation network in Santa Clarita can be seen in Figure 14. Due to limited data, this map does not include sidewalks. However, critical gaps in sidewalk continuity were captured during community engagement efforts (see Chapter 4: Community Collaboration), and are reflected in the Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress analysis at the end of this chapter. L'!'aIl<;IIS II II111111 efl II"IlEII[)IlES II II°1IIAII`J II`JIL!'a'II \I4Y(.)IG�°1IJ( There are many features that contribute to a convenient and comfortable walking environment. Significant investments and commitments to future improvements have been made that continue to enhance the pedestrian experience in Santa Clarita. The City's existing pedestrian network is comprised of sidewalks, paseos, crosswalks, and multi -purpose trails. Sidewalks Sidewalks are defined as walkways running parallel to a roadway while paseos are paved walking paths that provide pedestrian links outside of the street network. Most of Santa Clarita's major roadways have sidewalks along portions of their length. Recently built sidewalks and sidewalks along some roadways, such as McBean Parkway, are buffered from the vehicle traffic by a planter strip, while sidewalks along other roadways, such as Soledad Canyon Road, are directly adjacent to the vehicle traffic. In some cases, sidewalk facilities are adjacent to Class I bike paths and are either separated from the bike paths by striping (as on Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway) or are separated by landscaping (as on sections of Soledad Canyon Road). Some major roadways, such as Orchard Village Road, lack sidewalks altogether. Others, such as Wiley Canyon Road, have intermittent sidewalks. Nevertheless, many of Santa Clarita's suburban neighborhoods boast excellent sidewalk connectivity. In some neighborhoods, sidewalks connect to a system of paseos and may even connect to the longer citywide trail network. However, older neighborhoods that were previously a part of the County have a more rural character and may lack sidewalks. Sidewalks are provided in most neighborhood commercial areas. Santa Clarita has increased connectivity by building pedestrian bridges over busy streets and providing sidewalk facilities on bridges. However, there are some gaps in the network, particularly in areas that were recently annexed from unincorporated Los Angeles County. Sidewalks may not be provided along some arterial streets (such as Orchard Village Road). In general, industrial areas and rural roads do not include sidewalks. Much of Orchard Village Road, such as this stretch by 16th Street, lacks sidewalks. 46r I .1AIIN1 A (II AIR11I A i°i0: ,J AA 0 I+: RI Zl D I RAi,JSP 0 R IA I I+ ),J PI Ai\J Figure 14`Existing Active Transportation Facilities 5ANTACLAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0N PLAN � d7 Paseos An extension of the City's sidewalk network, paseos are paved paths that provide connections between cul-de-sacs, schools, neighborhood parks and pools, local commercial centers, and, in some areas, the citywide trail network. There are almost 30 miles of paseos throughout our city. Well -landscaped, paseos tend to be quiet, calm routes that enhance pedestrian and bicycle access in areas without vehicle traffic. Residential yards are separated from the paseos by walls. Most paseos have lighting and signage that identifies nearby streets. Access to nearby major streets is limited in some paseo networks. In some cases, a development that has a paseo system will not have sidewalks on adjacent major roads. Both the northern and southern neighborhoods of Valencia have well -developed paseo networks linking residential neighborhoods to each other and to surrounding land uses. Crosswalks & Intersections Crosswalks are considered an extension of the sidewalk across the roadway. Crosswalk markings provide guidance for pedestrians who are crossing roadways by defining and delineating paths across intersections or other crossing points. In Santa Clarita, major intersections are striped with standard "transverse" crosswalks (two parallel lines). Signalized intersections have pedestrian push buttons to actuate walk signals. Every signalized intersection in the City has countdown pedestrian signals to inform the pedestrian the time remaining to cross the street. Some locations also have mid -block crossings with pedestrian refuges, including on Creekside Road. Mid -block crossings on Creekside Road include pedestrian refuges, bulb -outs, raised tables, and landscaping. (Google Streetview) 48 I .JAII`I.J.A( 11 AIR HA i°i+: 14 NM+: RI ZED MAiIJSP R IA I Io,J PI Ai\J Multi -purpose trails, such as this one in Central Park, offer recreational opportunities to people on foot, bikes, and horses. Multi -Use Trails Multi -use trails as defined in this NMTP refer to unpaved trails that are suitable for walkers, hikers, equestrians, cross-country runners, and mountain bikers, but are not considered bicycle transportation facilities according to the Caltrans definition. Our community enjoys over 77 miles of nearby multi -use trails, 51 miles of which are located within the City boundaries. The trails are largely located in rural or semi -rural areas, and generally in the southern and western parts of the City. The multi -purpose trail network includes an equestrian path that parallels the South Fork Trail and one that parallels Sand Canyon Road. Other multi -use trails are located off Oak Springs Canyon Road, north of Placerita Canyon Road, south of Newhall Avenue (parallel to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks), and in open space areas. SMIJ I A C I.....A RI..I I140i14 MM+ RI ZED MAf IiSf""Oh. AI I+:; 14 PI.....A i°J I dN Figure 15. Total Mileage of Existing Bikeways 70 43 i BE )h'ued U"F- I1,1H,I 3ir'yr c, I'11,1 ", ( 'I"', I ( 'Its', II L"!'aIl< Il S1'II111111 LA E 111111IEl \I410II��11� The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) designates four classes of bicycle facilities: Class I shared -use paths, Class II bicycle lanes, Class III bicycle routes, and Class IV separated bikeways. The City's current bicycle network has approximately 112 miles of bikeways (see Figure 15). Descriptions of each bikeway class are included in the following section, and bikeways are mapped in Figure 14 to show where they currently exist in Santa Clarita. Class 1 Bike Paths Also called "shared -use paths," Class I bike paths are paved trails completely separated from the street. They allow two-way travel by people bicycling and walking, and are often considered the most comfortable facilities for people of all ages and abilities as there are few potential conflicts between people bicycling and people driving. The City of Santa Clarita has an extensive 43-mile network of paved, off-street bike paths. These paved bike paths should not be confused with the city's unpaved "multi -use trails" (discussed in the Existing Pedestrian Network) which are not considered bicycle transportation facilities according to Caltrans. This section refers only to paved bike paths that meet the Caltrans definition of a Class I bike facility. 8 11111111 .11I air yr Ic, IVmw, OCJ)J1'JW,d 13flcew,ly" ( 'I"', III ( 'I"', IV The first bike paths built in the city generally followed the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Newer paths have been developed that connect residential neighborhoods to the river paths. The network provides connections to the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station, several schools, businesses along Soledad Canyon Road and McBean Parkway, and recreational opportunities along the river. The City typically provides grade -separated under crossings where a Class I path crosses a major highway. In addition to the Santa Clara River Trail, major paths include the South Fork Trail, along a south tributary of the Santa Clara River; the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail, along Soledad Canyon Road; the San Francisquito Creek Trail; the path along Newhall Ranch Road; and the path along Golden Valley Road. Some paths, such as the South Fork Trail, are recreational in nature, and are part of a combined pedestrian -equestrian - bicycle trail corridor. Other paths, such as the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail, are more commuter - oriented and run parallel to major roadways. 50 I `iAII`I M a I1 A141II1A i140i14 AA0 MRIZED "'I hA 14SPOh I .LIoi,i P1 A IJ MAJORTRAILS South Fork Trail The South Fork Trail is a bike path that parallels the south fork of the Santa Clara River for over five miles. For most of its length, the bike path parallels a fenced, unpaved equestrian trail. The bike path runs north from Orchard Village Road and connects to trails along the Santa Clara River and San Francisquito Creek as well as the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail. There are several access points to the trail from the Valencia paseos and trailheads at Magic Mountain Parkway, Auto Center Drive, and The Promenade Shopping Center. Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail The Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail parallels Soledad Canyon Road from Magic Mountain Parkway to just east of the Santa Clara River at Camp Plenty Road. It is approximately five miles long. It serves the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station. The trail connects the eastern and western portions of the Santa Clara River Trail and essentially serves as the Santa Clara River Trail through the center of the City. The western portion of the path runs to the north of Soledad Canyon Road; the path crosses at Golden Oak Road and continues on the south side of Soledad Canyon Road. For part of its length, the bike path is paralleled by separate pedestrian facilities. Santa Clara River Trail The Santa Clara River Trail, when fully built, will parallel the entire length of the Santa Clara River as it runs through the City of Santa Clarita. Completion of a .75-mile gap in the middle of the 15-mile-long trail is a high priority for city residents. Under crossings and access points to the road are provided where the trail crosses major roadways. San Francisquito Creek Trail San Francisquito Creek Trail parallels both sides of the San Francisquito Creek, a tributary of the Santa Clara River. On the west bank, the trail runs 3.7 miles from the Santa Clara River Trail north to Copper Hill Drive. On the east bank, the trail runs 3.1 miles from the Santa Clara River Trail to Copper Hill Drive. The City is currently constructing an additional access point to the trail on the west bank at Avenue Scott. This improvement provides access to the Valencia Industrial Center and was identified in the 2014 update of the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. Newhall Ranch Road Bike Path This bike path runs along the south side of Newhall Ranch road from just east of the 1-5 to the San Francisquito Creek Trail, then proceeds on the north side of the road east to the Fallen Warriors bridge over the Santa Clara River. Golden Valley Road Bike Path This bike path runs along Golden Valley Road between Soledad Canyon Road and east of Highway 14, connecting with multi -use paths in the Golden Valley Open Space. It is located on the east side of Golden Valley Road. There is a section of proposed pathway across Highway 14 that has not yet been implemented. In total there are over three miles of paved pathway. The route includes a long, steep hill. Connections to the City bike path network are provided at most major roadway intersections. In addition to these connection points, the City maintains eight trailheads, and has plans to develop more trailheads as additional trails are developed. S i°i I A C I. ARI..1 i140i14 MO 1 OhI wq:D ..1 RA i°iSPOh..1 110i14 P1 A ia,i 151 Class I bike paths, such as this section of the Commuter Rail Trail, sometimes offer separate travel lanes for bikes and pedestrians. Class 11 Bicycle Lanes Class II bicycle lanes are striped preferential lanes on the roadway for one-way bicycle travel. Some bicycle lanes include a striped buffer on one or both sides to increase separation from the traffic lane or from parked cars, where people may open doors into the bicycle lane. There are currently 61 miles of Class II bicycle lanes in the city. Class III Bicycle Routes Class III bicycle routes are signed routes where people bicycling share a travel lane with people driving. Because they are shared facilities, bicycle routes are generally appropriate on quiet, low -speed streets with relatively low traffic volumes. Some Class III bicycle routes include shared lane markings or "sharrows" that recommend proper bicycle positioning in the center of the travel lane and alert drivers that bicyclists may be present. Others include more robust traffic calming features to promote bicyclist comfort and are often known as "bicycle boulevards" or "neighborhood greenways." There are currently 8 miles of Class III bicycle routes in Santa Clarita. Class IV Separated Bikeways Class IV separated bikeways are on -street bicycle facilities that are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by a vertical element or barrier, such as a curb, bollards, or vehicle parking aisle. They can allow for one - or two-way travel on one or both sides of the roadway. As of this plan, the only Class IV separated bikeway in Santa Clarita can be found along the northwestern edge of the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station adjacent to Commuter Way (less than 0.1 miles total). Not well marked or signed, it is not clear to users that this facility is intended for use by bicycles. A Class IV Separated Bikeway connects the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station with Soledad Canyon Road. 52 I `iAIMA (II.A1RHA i140i14 AAMOhI ZED "'I C"Ai°�JSPOh I A L Ioi,i PI......Ai\ W .K.fit Y ...,i Y '," ' CLASS I BIKE PATH • Paths completely separated from motor vehicle traffic used by people walking and biking. • Comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. • Typically located immediately adjacent and parallel to a roadway or in its own independent right-of-way, such as within a park or along a body of water. CLASS 11 BICYCLE LANE • A dedicated lane for bicycle travel adjacent to traffic. • A painted white line separates the bicycle lane from motor vehicle traffic. • Can be enhanced by providing a painted buffer. CLASS III BICYCLE ROUTE • A signed bike routes that people biking share with motor vehicles. • Can be enhanced with pavement markings, wayfinding, and traffic calming features. • Comfortable facility for more confident bicyclists. • Recommended when space for a bike lane may not be feasible. CLASS W SEPARATED BIKEWAY An on -street bikeway separated from motor vehicle traffic by a curb, median, planters, parking delineators, or other physical barrier. S 1°i IA t 1 ARI ..I" 1140114 MO IOhI "::D I R 14SPOR IA 110114 P1 MIJ 153 "a Il<, I Q II, 11111 A S 1 I"" " 0 'll II, ' A O .o I - I II I S Wayfinding In 2015, Santa Clarita adopted a citywide Active Transportation Wayfinding Plan, which established guidelines for sign design, placement, and content. Since adoption, the City has worked to implement this plan by installing signage at all trailheads and along 20 miles of the most -heavily traveled sections of the trail network to help users identify trailheads, destinations, and local streets. Bike Parking Santa Clarita provides bicycle racks and lockers at major transit stops, parks, and at City Hall. Several major employers also provide bicycle parking for employees. Bicycle parking is required for office, commercial, industrial, and multi -family residential uses through the Unified Development Code. A list of major bicycle parking locations is provided in Table 2. In general, bicycle parking is insufficient to meet demand in downtown Newhall. City staff orients visitors to the network map on the South Fork River Trail. Table 2. Existing Bicycle Parking Santa Clarita Metrolink Station 34 locker spaces Via Princessa Metrolink Station 10 locker spaces Jan Heidt (Newhall) Metrolink Station 22 locker spaces City Hall 6 locker spaces Bike racks 5 for long-term rental McBean Regional Transit Center 10 locker spaces Total 82 locker spaces Newhall Community Center Bike racks Santa Clarita Sports Complex Bike racks City Parks Bike racks at all parks except Chesebrough Park Six Flags Magic Mountain Bike racks Valencia Town Center Bike racks College of the Canyons Bike racks California Institute of the Arts Bike racks The Master's College Bike racks Transit Maintenance Facility Bike racks Kaiser Permanente Facility Bike room 26 for long-term rental 3 for long-term rental 6 for long-term rental 46 for long-term rental Provides changing facilities Provides changing facilities Available for employee use Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2014 NMTP and 2019 phone survey of Kaiser Permanente 54 I `iAII`I M a I1 A141II M i140i14 AAO IOhI "l A "'I hA 14SPOh I A L Ioi°i PL..A v° Bicycle Signal Detection As of September 2009, Caltrans policy directive 09-06 requires jurisdictions to provide bicycle detection on all new and modified approaches to traffic -actuated signals in the state of California. The City of Santa Clarita currently uses a combination of video detection and in -pavement loop detectors to activate traffic signals. Video detection and loop detectors are calibrated to detect bicyclists. Loop detectors are in -pavement wire sensors that activate traffic signals when a vehicle is positioned over the loop. They work by sensing the metal in the vehicle. Several types of loop detectors can be adjusted to be sensitive enough to sense when a bicycle has stopped over the loop, and thus allow a bicyclist to activate a traffic signal. Since heavy vehicle traffic and road construction can damage pavement and loop detectors, the City has installed video detection at intersections with high volumes of traffic. Currently, 58 locations in the City use video detection. A vehicle is detected when it enters a preset detection boundary within the camera's view. Video detection systems can be modified to identify bicyclists as well as motor vehicles. The City plans to continue to use a combination of loop -detector and video detection systems. The GiveMeGreen smartphone app confirms to cyclists that they have been detected. GiveMeGreen! App In November of 2018, the City launched a pilot program in partnership with Sensys Networks Inc. to improve safety for people on bikes, and to improve travel convenience for all motorists in Santa Clarita. GiveMeGreen! is a smartphone app that allows bicyclists using the app to be automatically detected up to 300 feet in advance of the intersection. Once detected, the signal applies the normal pedestrian -crossing signal timing function. This not only helps reduce delays for people on bikes, but also for people in cars. The initial pilot is deployed at four intersections along the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail trail, parallel to Soledad Canyon Road. There are also new "blank -out" signs that illuminate only when bicyclists or pedestrians are detected to warn turning motorists on Soledad Canyon Road that bicycles or pedestrians will be crossing the intersection. Finally, the system includes a bicycle -only light at each intersection along the trail which confirms to the bicyclist that they have been detected. This program received national recognition with awards from the American Public Works Association and the International Institute of Transportation Engineers. SA 1, i I A C I......A R I ..1 1a,i 0 1, i MO I h I" 1: D 1 R A 1°i S P O h ..1 11 0 1a,i P 1 A 1a,i I 55 The Sierra Highway Pedestrian Bridge opened in April of 2019. New Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridges Since adopting the 2014 NMTP, the City has worked to improve safety and access for people walking and biking by constructing two pedestrian- and bicycle -only bridges, and widening a bridge to include a shared -use path: • Sierra Highway Pedestrian Bridge: Opened in April 2019 across Sierra Highwayjust north of Golden Valley Road • Soledad Canyon Road Pedestrian Bridge: Opened in June 2017 over Soledad Canyon Road near the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station; connects to the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening: The widening project doubled the width of the bridge to accommodate a median and three new travel lanes plus a Class I bicycle facility and sidewalk across San Francisquito Creek. The project also provided a new undercrossing of the roadway along the west bank of the river along with interconnecting ramps between the intersecting facilities. The City has also upgraded seven timber bridges to steel truss frames within the paseo network, including one over Arroyo Park Drive. These upgrades include removal of any barriers to disabled users. Programs help support walking and bicycling by sharing information, promoting comfort, and creating a vibrant active transportation culture. Communities that have the highest rates of walking and bicycling consistently use a "6 Es" approach, with five types of programs complementing Engineering improvements: • Engineering: Creating physical improvements to streets and neighborhoods that make walking and biking safer, more comfortable, and more convenient • Education: Providing safety education for people walking, riding bicycles, and driving, as well as education about the environmental and health benefits of active transportation and the facilities available in the community • Encouragement: Promoting bicycling and walking as fun and efficient modes of transportation and recreation Enforcement: Enforcing laws and good behavior for people walking, bicycling, and driving • Evaluation: Monitoring the success of the effort through counts, surveys, and review of relevant data • Equity: Increasing access and opportunity for all residents, and ensuring that initiatives are benefiting all demographic groups, including people with disabilities, low-income populations, and people of color 56 I `iAII`I'iA (II.A1RHA i140i14 AAMORIZED "'I hA 14SPOh IA..I.,I+ )i°i PL..A v° The City and its partners have been carrying out the following programs in recent years to support bicycling and walking. Encouragement Events The City of Santa Clarita and partners host a variety of events centered on walking and biking. BIKE TO WORK DAY In 2004, the City began its tradition of celebrating national Bike Month with a Bike to Work Day in May. The City sponsors various pit stops for riders that include refreshments, information, and giveaways; Santa Clarita Transit and Metrolink offer free rides for anyone on local routes that have their bike and/or helmet. HIT THE TRAILS! A non-competitive, guided, family -friendly bike ride, the Hit the Trails event offers attendees a variety of route lengths to accommodate all participants. Typically hosted in May, this community ride has been a Santa Clarita staple since 2008. AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA One of the nation's largest and most recognized annual sporting events, the Amgen Tour of California challenges the world's elite cyclists with more than 750 miles and seven days of racing. In May 2019, Santa Clarita hosted the race for a record tenth time. As with previous years, the City hosted additional special events, including school assemblies, fundraising events, kids' rides, kids' parades, galas, essay contests, a community cycling fair, keynote cycling speaking engagements, and bicycle safety classes. SANTA CLARITA MARATHON An official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, the Santa Clarita Marathon takes place every November and includes a variety of races. A total of 2,625 participants registered for the 2019 event. The city first hosted the race in 1995. Above: Not even rain could keep these riders from participating in the 2019 Bike to Work Day challenge. Below: Families take to the trails during the 2019 Hit the Trails Community Ride. S i°i I A C1 ARI..1 i140i14 MOIOhI "::D 1 RA i°iSP, yh..1 110i14 P1 A ia,i 157 Resources In addition to resources available on the City's website, the City also maintains two websites specifically dedicated to biking and hiking in Santa Clarita. Both sites share information about routes and maps; frequently asked questions; upcoming events; and safety and etiquette. • BikeSantaClarita.com • HikeSantaClarita.com Pace Bike Share The City welcomed its first bike share program in December 2018. Launched with 50 bikes among 12 stations, the Pace program gained 772 members whose activity amounted to a total of 711 trips in the first month and a half of operation. The pilot program remained active until May 2020 and recorded almost 5,000 trips by 3,350 total users. Heads Up! Traffic Safety Campaign Following a spike in pedestrian collisions, the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched the "Heads Up" campaign in 2017 to combat unsafe behaviors in drivers and pedestrians. The campaign aims to reach drivers and pedestrians in the Santa Clarita Valley and help them understand that everyone contributes to safer roadways. 58 I `i A II`I'iA( 11 A 1R H A i° i 0 i14 AA M O h I ZED "'I h A i°�J S P O h I A L I o i, i P I...... A i\ Traffic Enforcement The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's station, in response to a recent surge in pedestrian and bicyclist collisions and pedestrian fatalities, increased traffic enforcement of all road users. Traffic enforcement operations are conducted four to five times per year, and typical driver citations include unsafe speed, illegal cell phone use, and failure to yield to pedestrians. Typical pedestrian and bicycle citations include right-of-way violations such as jaywalking or riding against traffic. The City and Sheriff's Department have a Traffic Safety Committee that reviews safety problems comprehensively and applies a data -driven approach to engineering, education, and enforcement programs. Bicycle Task Force The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was recently formed to increase bicycle ridership, support and promote public awareness of City events and City projects that impact the cycling community, and to enhance bicycle safety. The BPAC works to accomplish these objectives by developing bicycle programs, conducting bicycle safety outreach and by working with City Departments to design and construct new facilities, and upgrade existing bicycle facilities. The BPAC helps promote the recognition of Santa Clarita as a bicycle -friendly community. Emergency Locating System In April of 2019, the City launched an award -winning Emergency Locating System to more easily pinpoint people in need of emergency assistance while using the City's trail network. As part of the system, a total of 658 markers have been posted every 1/8 mile on all City trails, including bike paths and hiking trails. In October of 2019, the California Emergency Services Association Southern Chapter honored the City with a certificate for the development and implementation of the locator system.21 20 https://signalscv.com/2019/11/ citys-emergency-trails-locator-system-receives-state-award/ Blue signs such as this one in Central Park help first responders locate people on city trails. Safe Routes to School Program The City of Santa Clarita began its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) efforts during the development of the first Non -Motorized Transportation Plan between 2006 and 2008. Since then, the City has successfully funded Safe Routes efforts through state and federal grant sources, and concluded a pilot education and encouragement program in 2011 . The City of Santa Clarita received numerous SRTS grants that expanded the program to cover all 27 of the City's public elementary schools. The expansion allowed the City to conduct walk audits at the remaining elementary schools, and to provide education and encouragement programming at four pilot schools. In 2012, the City conducted three additional walk audits at elementary schools in unincorporated Los Angeles County that would become City jurisdiction as the result of annexation later in the year. The City also received funding from Caltrans's Active Transportation Program to develop SRTS plans for all junior and high schools in our community. S A i,i I A C I. A RI..I"A i140i14 MMOhI ZED ..M A i°iSI-", yh..I"A I I0i14 PI. A ia,i 159 ADAPTING To I'1QEW INt t ' Active Transportation in a Pandemic Biking and walking increased in some parts of the city during the COVID-19 pandemic, with trails seeing a more than 200% increase in average daily use after initial shelter -in -place policies. To ensure safe use of Santa Clarita trails, paseos, and other facilities for walking and biking, the City utilized media and other platforms to educate residents about social distancing practices for safe trail use. Education efforts also reminded users of proper trail etiquette. Local Bicycle Community Santa Clarita has an active local bicycle community that sponsors rides, races, and other bicycle -related events, such as the Chuck Pontius Criterium and the Santa Clarita Century. Several of the five major bicycle shops in the City offer organized group rides ranging from introductory to intermediate and advanced. Santa Clarita Velo and the local branch of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition —Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition —are the primary organizations that support bicycle advocacy and events throughout the year. P II . I[) E S 11 II 1 II A11"J A, II` 1 I[) II:�'Ig II P;i III 1 II II A S Mode Share Of the 100,616 Santa Clarita residents 16 or older officially in the workforce, the 2017 ACS 5-Year Estimates suggest that 1.2% (1,207 residents) walk and 0.5% (466 residents) bike to work (see Figure 16). However, bicycle ridership could be higher than this, as the ACS does not factor non -work trips (e.g., recreational trips or errands) or trips where commuters use more than one mode when traveling to work, such as taking a bus partway then riding a bicycle to the final destination. Counts To get a more indicative picture of active transportation activity in Santa Clarita, the City conducts ongoing counts of people on bicycles throughout the trail network. Figure 17 displays the locations of trail counts conducted between 2016 and 2019. Count data from 2016 to 2019 is shown in Figure 18. Average ridership tends to be higher on weekends than during weekdays. This suggests a high prevalence of recreational trips, which supports the idea that many more people in Santa Clarita bike than what is captured in the ACS commute data. As part of various traffic studies, the City also obtained bicycle and pedestrian counts at the intersection of Seco Canyon Road and Garzota Drive in Saugus; and pedestrian counts at the intersection of Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue in downtown Newhall. Figure 16. Means of Transportation to Work in Santa Clarita r *2017 ACS 5-Year Est ) i1c lFiraurrilsk, ;:1a0% ii rl at I'i rr'',ie,_ Dii"ove Allloin 70m0% 60 I SAII`I,.M (II...AIf III M i°i+:; 14 AA0 I+: RI "ED "'I 7Ai147P R7 A7 Ioi°i PI.....M\° Figure 17. Locations of Trail Use Counts 2016 - 2019 Figure 18. Trail Use Count Locations 2016 - 2019 (Bicycles Only) Aver age Daily uul Ave[age Weekday Aveiage Weekend Day SAD,JID C I.....ARI..1A i,J0,J MO 0 RI "1 D 1"'RAD,JSP yh..1AI1+:; ,J PI.....Ai,J 161 Figure 19. Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts at Seco Canyon Road and Garzota Drive `y0 40 30 20 1.0 a _>eco Canyon Pd: Garzota Dr: _>eco Canyon Pd: >outl7bound Westbound Noitlhbound Icyc es on PoaC Icyc es in CmssWa PeCesCnans Figure 20. Pedestrian Counts at Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue .1.4 1.2 1.0 8 6 4 2 0 Walnu_ St: --yons Ave: Walnu_ St: Garzota Dr: Eastbound --yons Ave: 62 I .JAII`I,.J.A (II...AIf II JA i°a+:; 14 AAM+: RI ED "'1 MIJSP R IA..I.,1+ ),J PI.....M\° Barriers to ActiveTransportation Systemic Safety Analysis Report In 2018, Santa Clarita commissioned a city-wide Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) to perform a collision analysis, identify safety issues on the roadway network, and develop a list of low-cost countermeasures that can be used to prepare future Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and other safety program applications. Completed in 2019, the SSAR evaluates collision data from January 2013 to December 2017 and focuses specifically on reducing collisions and improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Although bicycle and pedestrian collisions occur throughout the city, the SSAR found that intersections along the Valencia Boulevard / Soledad Canyon Road corridor have the highest number of crashes. Additional high crash corridors include Sierra Highway, Bouquet Canyon Road, and various segments and intersections in the Newhall area. Over the five-year study period, there were 273 pedestrian -involved collisions in the City of Santa Clarita, 16 of which were fatal; additionally, there were 176 bicycle - involved collisions, of which one was fatal. Pedestrian -Involved Collisions The majority of the pedestrian -involved collisions that occurred within the city during the study period resulted in some form of injury. Many of these collisions occurred during daylight hours on clear days with pedestrians either crossing in a crosswalk or identified as "not in road." As a result, the SSAR identified countermeasures that would impact normal day-to-day activities, including: • Pedestrian countdown signal heads • Raised medians/refuge islands (pedestrian/bike only) • Enhanced pedestrian crossing features (e.g., signs/ markings, curb extensions, pedestrian hybrid beacons with advanced yields) Bicycle -Involved Collisions Similar to pedestrian -involved collisions, the majority of bicycle -involved collisions occurred during clear daylight conditions. Approximately 85% of bicycle collisions were "broadside", when at fault, most bicyclists were found to be riding on the wrong side of the road (62) or using an unsafe movement (45). The SSAR identified countermeasures that impact normal operating conditions, including: • Protected intersections • Roadway reconfiguration (striping only) • Bike lanes (both new and increased width of existing lanes), bicycle boulevards, separated bikeways) • Colored bicycle lanes at signalized intersections Additional Collision Data More collisions involving people walking and biking have occurred in our city since the years studied in the SSAR. An additional 50 collisions involved bicyclists or pedestrians between January and December of 2018, and 61 in 2019 (see Table 3). Five of the 2019 collisions resulted in fatalities (two bicyclists, three pedestrians). Table 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian-Involved Collisions in 2018 and 2019 Jan -Dec 2018 216,589 1,414 26 1.8% 12 24 1.7% 11 Jan -Dec 2019 218,103 1,339 42 3.1% 19 20 1.5% SA i14 I A C I. A RI..1 i140i14 MO I0h1 "d:D 1 RA i14SPOh..1 110i14 P1 A i14 163 Figure 21. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress Pedestrian Level o -PLTS 1 (Most( .......... PLTS 2 — PLTS 3 PLTS 4 (Least School Destination Park / Open River or Cree City Boundar, Metrolink Stal � Ji S IE II 4 IlE "li n IP IlE II °4 II E P 'l lE 811� II k II .i II 4 L. II V IlE II.) 0 IIA4 II' () II l lI The experience of being a pedestrian or riding a bike can differ greatly throughout any city. Roads with higher speeds, less separation between traffic and people, lack of adequate facilities, and other factors can create unpleasant experiences. Pedestrians PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF TRAFFIC STRESS A Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (PLTS) model helps identify where pedestrian improvements could improve comfort, and where they may have the greatest impact given the existing conditions and the anticipated demand. The model scores street segments and intersections based on characteristics that impact pedestrian safety, comfort, and ease of movement. The PLTS analysis considers: • Substantial gaps in the sidewalk network, as identi- fied by the City • Posted speed limit • Roadway width (number of travel lanes) The PLTS is scored on a scale of 1 to 4 with PLTS 1 providing the most comfortable travel conditions and PLTS 4 providing the least comfortable or desirable travel conditions. FINDINGS Shown in Figure 21, the PLTS highlights roadways where pedestrians are likely to encounter relatively comfortable travel conditions, as well as roadways with known sidewalk gaps that create significant barriers to travel along higher speed and volume roadways. Roadways containing sidewalk gaps include Copper Hill Road, Wiley Canyon Road, Orchard Village Road, and Dockweiler Drive. Due to the prevalence of trails and neighborhood streets, most of Santa Clarita's roadways score as a PLTS 1 or 2 (see Figure 22). Figure 22. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (As Percentage of All Roads) evol t 82'X, N2 11 evoll 4 u O, 64 I .4AII`^4,.4.A (I11 AI11II4A i°i+:; 14 f0 I I+:; R "l:D "I RAiIJSP IR IA..I l 1'J PI.....Ai\4 Bicyclists TYPES OF BICYCLISTS Research indicates that the majority of people in the United States (56-73%) would bicycle if dedicated bicycle facilities were provided. However, only a small percentage of Americans (1-3%) are willing to ride if no facilities are provided.21 This research into how people perceive bicycling as a transportation choice has indicated that most people fall into one of four categories. 21 Roger Geller, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation. Four Types of Cyclists. https://www.portlandoregon. gov/transportation/44597?a=237507, Dill, J, McNeil, N. Four Types of Cyclists? Testing a Typology to Better Understand Bicycling Behavior and Potential. 2012. S"IIl AND REARLIESS 5 - 10 E CII'"Ill AND (",()IN II= II I1I1N"II- �; U.,UIIFaIIN"Il-lI IN0"II- IN'"II-IIIIICIi BICYCLE LEVEL OF TRAFFIC STRESS For people riding bicycles, the Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS) is the perceived sense of discomfort associated with riding in or adjacent to vehicle traffic when there is significant variation in the travel speed differential. Studies have shown that traffic stress is one of the greatest deterrents to bicycling. The less stressful —and therefore more comfortable —a bicycle facility is, the wider its appeal to a broader segment of the population. 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ARI..1"A i14+ Ii°i MO I+ IhI " : f"u 1 RA i°i CPOh..1"A 110i14 PL..A ia,i 165 Bikeways are considered low stress if they involve very little traffic interaction by nature of the roadway's vehicle speeds and volumes (e.g., a shared, low -traffic neighborhood street) or if greater degrees of physical separation are placed between the bikeway and traffic lane on roadways with higher traffic volumes and speeds (e.g., a separated bikeway on a major street). A rating given to a road segment or crossing, the BLTS indicates the amount of traffic stress use of a particular facility imposes on bicyclists. The analysis, based on methods developed by the Mineta Institute, considers posted speed, number of travel lanes, presence of bicycle facility, and land use context to calculate a bicyclist comfort level. The combination of these criteria creates four levels of traffic stress for the existing roadway network. The lower the number, the lower the stress and the higher the level of comfort for people on bicycles. BLTS 1 and 2 roads are typically the roadways that appeal to the "interested but concerned" cyclists. Levels of traffic stress range from 1 to 4: BUS 1 - All Ages and Abilities: Strong separation from all except low speed, low volume traffic. Simple crossings. Suitable for children. BLTS 2 - Average Adult: Physical separation from higher speed and multilane traffic. Corresponds to design criteria for Dutch bicycle route facilities. A level of traffic stress that most adults can tolerate, particularly those sometimes classified as "interested but concerned." • BLTS 3 -Confident Adult: Involves interaction with moderate speed or multilane traffic, or close prox- imity to higher speed traffic. A level of traffic stress acceptable to those classified as "enthused and confident." • BLTS 4 - Fearless Adult: Involves interaction with higher speed traffic or close proximity to high speed traffic. A level of stress acceptable only to those clas- sified as "strong and fearless." Levels of comfort when bicycling vary widely between community members, and between types of facilities. For many residents, on -street riding can be intimidating. 66 I .JAII`I,.J.A (II...AIR HA i°i+:; 14 AAM+:; RI ZED "'MAiIJSP R IA I Io,J PI.....Ai\J Figure 24. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress Bicycle Level of Tr -BLTS 1 (Most( .......... BLTS 2 — BLTS 3 BLTS 4 (Least School Destination Park / Open River or Cree City Boundan Metrolink Stal FINDINGS Figure 24 depicts the Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress for roadways in Santa Clarita. Similar to the findings from the PLTS analysis, just over 80% of the city's roads classify as BLTS 1 (see Figure 23). Roadways and trails rated as an BLTS 2 and below are places where an average adult is likely to feel comfortable biking. The city benefits from a network of lower speed residential roadways and local collectors. Class I paths along roadways like Newhall Ranch Road enhance the connections between otherwise disconnected areas within Santa Clarita. Eleven percent of roadways in Santa Clarita are rated as an BLTS 3 or 4, corresponding to higher stress roadways where most bicyclists are likely to feel uncomfortable. Examples of these roadways include Bouquet Canyon Road, Railroad Avenue, Lyons Avenue, McBean Parkway, Seco Canyon Road, Copper Hill Drive, and Soledad Canyon Road. P Figure 23. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (As Percentage of All Roads) l.evi� i l JINN b% el 2 X0 I evell 4 11% SMIJ I A C I..... RI..I 1140i°i M1::„i RI "1 D ..IRAiIJSf""i'Ih..IA, 1014 1='I.....A i,J I 67 The development pattern in Santa Clarita includes a high separation of land uses, neighborhoods with cul-de-sacs and limited through -routes, and large arterials that can create barriers for travel throughout the city. These characteristics can lead to longer trip distances and trip times, discouraging trips by bike or by foot. Further, high speed roadways, high volumes of traffic, and infrequent signalized crossings can negatively affect the perceived length of a trip. For many, a walking or bicycling trip in these conditions will feel more difficult and cause a greater degree of discomfort or stress. To better understand the effects of both real and perceived trip distance, the project team conducted an analysis to assesses bicycle and pedestrian access to destinations throughout our community. Travel along higher stress roadways is weighted to reflect longer perceived travel times in order to more accurately represent the experience of residents. The results of this analysis demonstrate the distance to the nearest destination from any given roadway intersection. The maps that follow seek to identify opportunities to improve access to destinations including schools, major workplaces, and community facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, Metrolink stations and other transit centers). Results are displayed based on distance and correspond to average walking or bicycling times. For example, a one-half mile walk will take an average resident approximately 10 minutes to complete, while a 10-minute bike ride will typically cover around one -and -a -half miles. With many trips across the United States covering distances of 3 miles or less, these thresholds can help us understand where switching trips to an active mode may be more viable with improved networks. Pedestrian Access Within most residential areas, a public school is accessible within a one -mile walk or less. Pedestrian access to schools is shown in Figure 25. Generally, schools located within neighborhoods and on lower - speed roadways have a larger access shed than schools located on major roadways. For example, Valencia High School on Dickason Drive has restricted access from the west due to its proximity to Copper Hill Drive. Figure 26 shows pedestrian access to major workplaces. Major employers are typically located on the western side of the city. Access to major employers may be restricted by size of the employer campus (e.g., Six Flags Magic Mountain) and the form of the surrounding roadway network. Access is greatest in areas with a dense, well connected roadway network that provides many choice points for people on foot. Pedestrian access to community facilities, defined as parks, libraries, Metrolink Stations, and other transit centers, is shown in Figure 27. Many areas of the city are within one mile of a park. The Santa Clarita and Via Princessa Metrolink stations are generally accessible from the east but not the west; access is constrained by topography and the roadway network. Access to the Newhall Station is less constrained. 68 I .JAII`I,.J.A (II...AIRII JA i°i+:; 'J AA 0 I+:; RI Z E:D "'I RAi°JSP 0 R IA I I+ )i°i PI.....Ai\J Figure 25. Pedestrian Access to Schools m 4U a� lrw� Ilv III w bo D ;arw,yr rvy�e, iy, 1 vanel � � w �I a: a Pedestrian Access -Schools IIIIIIIIIIII Quarter Mile ur Half Mile Y�,m Three Quarter Mile One Mile '...p Destination Park f Open Space River or Creek City Boundary Metrolink Station 0 1 2 4 miles I i r i I u i i I N School Figure 26. Pedestrian Access to Major Workplaces Pedestrian Access -Major Workplaces 1111IIIII Quarter Mile s Half Mile Three Quarter Mile One Mile School Destination (Park / Open Space River or Creek City Boundary Metrolink Station '^ Major Workplace rgV(nU A ��➢r;l4w,py ,x Wralgw" i f� a6 �a LYnnsP unwe f3L ao SMIJ I A C I.....A RI..I I14 Ii°j M+:;;I I+ RI ZED MAC IJSI-"I'yh. AI I+:; 14 PI.....A i,J 169 Figure 27. Pedestrian Access to Community Facilities tt Pedestrian Access -Community Facilities VVIUIUIUIU Quarter Mile Half Mile Three Quarter Mile One Mile School Destination Park / ©pen Space River or Creek City Boundary Metrolink Station Q Park Library b 41 J a a IM r Solaaad Mo7ni Road 4p� :� �.... d T 0 1 2 4 Miles I I I I I I I 1 I N 70 I .JAII`I.J.A o; II.AIR HA i1404 AA III: RI ZED M AiIJSP Ifs IA..1.1(),J PI Ai\J Pedestrian Access -Community Facilities VVIUIUIUIU Quarter Mile Half Mile Three Quarter Mile One Mile School Destination Park / ©pen Space River or Creek City Boundary Metrolink Station Q Park Library b 41 J a a IM r Solaaad Mo7ni Road 4p� :� �.... d T 0 1 2 4 Miles I I I I I I I 1 I N 70 I .JAII`I.J.A o; II.AIR HA i1404 AA III: RI ZED M AiIJSP Ifs IA..1.1(),J PI Ai\J Bicycle Access Changing from a pedestrian perspective to that of biking demonstrates that many more destinations are within a 10-minute bike ride than a 10-minute walk. For students who are able to bike to school, a greater number of schools, including middle and high schools, are accessible across more neighborhoods (Figure 28). Generally, students located on the western side of Santa Clarita can reach the nearest school within a one -mile bicycle ride. Similarly, many areas in the western portion of the city are within a one -mile bicycle ride to the closest major employers (Figure 29). The southern area of the city, south of Lyons Avenue, will require a bicycle ride of two or three miles to reach nearby employers. The general lack of roadways and hilly topography in Santa Clarita's center restrict access between the east and west sides of the city. Figure 28. Bicycle Access to Schools Bicycle Access - Schools IIIIIVIVIIV One Mlle 1.5 Miles 2 Miles 3 Miles School Destination Park / Open Space River or Creek City Boundary 4 Metrolink Station School Figure 30 shows bicycle access to public facilities (defined as parks, libraries, Metrolink Stations, and other transit centers). Because such facilities are located throughout the city, access to community facilities is more equally distributed across the east and west sides of Santa Clarita. The distribution of parks across the city means that many areas are within a one -mile bicycle ride, and most areas are within a three-mile bicycle ride. Access to the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station and the Via Princessa Metrolink Station are constrained to the west by roadways, topography, and land use patterns. Access to the Newhall Station is relatively unconstrained. Higher stress roadways such as Lyons Avenue create travel barriers and increase travel distance in neighborhoods to the north. 0 9 2 4 Miles I i I I I N S A i°i I A C I A RI..I I,,i, Ii°i 611;+:;I I + RI ZED MAf IJSP yR. AI I+: 14 PI A i'J I 1 Figure 29. Bicycle Access to Major Workplaces 'Nt�liN�"�rt riP �A>unnn. yarn prtw� -1w mVU Bicycle Access - Major Workplaces Ijlllljlt One Mile a k si �IIV 1.5 Miles 2 Miles 3 Miles wN,,w �,ro School iqL� Destination Park ! Open Space River or Creek City Boundary Metrolink Station 0 1 2 4 Moles Major Workplace Figure 30. Bicycle Access to Public Facilities J Bicycle Access - Public Facilities IIIIIIIIIIIV One Mlle 1.5 Miles 2 Miles 3 Miles School Destination Park) Open Space River or Creek. City Boundary Metrollink Station 0 Park. Library 2 I .JAII`I.J.A( 11 AIRIII JA i°a+: 14 AA i I ORI ZED I RAiIJSP ih INN I I+ i,J PI Ai\J Figure 31. Potential Active Transportation Demand Potential At Transportal Demand Lower IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Higher River or Cr Metrolink £ Existing Bike \J Deiriand Analysis The project team also sought to understand another large component of non -motorized trips in additional to access: demand. This demand analysis paired destinations evaluated in the access analysis with additional trip generators, such as residential density. These factors were then mapped, normalized, and combined into a composite map that shows relative demand across the city, overlaid with the existing active transportation network (see Figure 31). Demand for walking and bicycling generally overlaps with existing facilities, especially when paseos are considered. However, there are noticeable gaps in which areas of high demand (such as Newhall, eastern Saugus, and Canyon Country) have minimal existing bikeways. S A i°i I A C I. A RI..I"A i140i14 NMOhI "d:D M A i°iSPOh..I"A I I0i14 PI. A ia,i I 73 Future Capital Inyroven'ient Projects Santa Clarita's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies capital improvement projects for the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year. Capital improvement projects add to or improve the City's infrastructure and may include projects such as bridge widening, trail and bike lane construction, installation of sidewalks, intersection improvements, and development of public facilities such as the Sports Complex Center or Metrolink stations. The current CIP identifies $36.7 million in improvements and projects, of which approximately $3 million is dedicated to projects that include a non -motorized component. Table 4 describes each project with a non -motorized component, as well as the estimated cost of implementation. Table 4. FY 2019-2020 Capital Improvement Projects Related to Active Transportation D0002 2019-20 ADA Construction $50,000 Access Ramps *T1017 Avenue Scott Design & $200,000 Trail Connection Construction T1018 2019-20 Trail Construction $106,600 Fence Replacement T2007 Soledad Construction $334,010 Canyon/Golden Valley Road Bike Path T2011 Railroad Design & $1,500,000 Avenue Class I Bike Right -of -Way Trail T3020 Vista Canyon Design & $181,728 Multi -Modal Center Right -of -Way (Metrolink Station) T3021 Vista Canyon Design $90,000 Regional Transit Center (Bus Station) T3024 Sand Canyon Construction $429,893 Trail T3025 Sierra Construction $624,000 Highway Sidewalks Total Trails and $3,316,231 Transit: *Note. Part of the 2017-2018 CIP. New curb ramps, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike paths will help to make walking and biking in Santa Clarita more accessible. 74 I .JAII`I.J.A( 11 AIR HA i°i+: 14 NM+: RI ZED MAiIJSN)R IA I Io,J PI Ai\J Measure M funding will help enhance biking and walking throughout Santa Clarita, including along Walnut Street in Newhall. "A WE Nf ll..i l['J 11" II " IL w A 11`J 2 019 .. 2 0 23 The City's Five -Year Pavement Plan outlines which roadways will be resurfaced or overlaid between 2019 and 2023. This NMTP prioritizes recommendations that coincide with scheduled pavement updates. Mll.:aAS L.11 `llE IlM II IIOtII:'. A"Il wA11`J Additionally, the City has received County funding from Measure M for the following projects: • Sierra Highway Sidewalk Improvements • Newhall Area Bicycle Facilities, including the Walnut Street Bicycle Boulevard The following projects have been identified for Measure M funding between 2020 and 2025, and are expected to be implemented within the next five years: • Valencia Industrial Center Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Phase I • Valencia Industrial Center Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Phase 11 • Santa Clara River Trail Gap Closure (Five Knolls to Discovery Park) • Railroad Avenue Class I Trail • Bicycle Network Connectivity Between City - County Facilities S A 1,i I A C I. A RI..I"A 1a,i01,i M0I0hI Zd:D I R A 1°iSP0h..I"A 1101a,i PI. A 1a,i I 75 76 � SANTA( LAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT 0NPLAN Throughout the year -long planning process, zve pri . orit ized engaging and listening to the (70mmunity by allending C"Xisting t,vtwtsztyhich rtsulttd in (.mgagingu..Yith aztyidtr and mortdivt�rsc� auditwct% A varitly (µf(.mgqgt,m(!nt ()pportiiniti(,:,s,(,i,.Y(,.,,r(,:, usc,d to st,t* input,ftom all rt'sidtwts and (ommunity mt�mbt�rs in rand tr to reflecth)e qfthe (70mmunity's—vision. All materials zvere mad taz)ailabltn Spanish and English, and at lt,ast ont, bilingual team member al -tended every outreach event. I I This chaptt�r prt,sc,nts an (�ftht�fbrmat and approach fi)rI I twch outrtwch opportunity, alongztyith a summary ((f 7 "/ think introducing the bus and walking/biking to younger children would help them grow up without the stigma that it isn't cool to rice a bus or walk/bike. somewhere., Our City is easily bike.able for errands/butings but it needs to be more. normalized," RE"IDENI FOR OVER 21 YEAR') "There needs to be a culture. change within the City of Santa Clarita that focuses on pedestrians and cyclists and safe driving," NEWRE')IDENI "The city has done great work to create. the infastructure. for cycling and jogging (such as the paseos). People here. want to commute. via bike., but it is too dangerous with the high speed of traffic, and lack of bike. lanes oreven shoulders on mqjorroads, where. most commuters need to go." RE')IDENI FOR OVER 6 YE AR') "/ love. that we. already have. bike. trails that extend throughout the city, more. would be better," RE')IDENI FOR OVER 11 YEAR') SMIJ IA CI ARI IA i140�14 MMORIZED MM14SPORW 1014 PI MIJ 177 Conuimnity- Survey A community survey was developed to gather input on walking and bicycling challenges, preferences, and opportunities throughout Santa Clarita. The survey was made available online in both Spanish and English from March 2019 through January 2020. The survey was advertised at all outreach events, through the City newsletter and email notifications, and by community partners. In total, 665 people responded to the survey. The following findings were key to informing our recommendations. The complete survey results are available in Appendix C. l u4toa,al(.J /Naha:& rno�a as if,_ • there were safer places to ride. • there were more places to lockup bikes. • there were more bridges and paths connecting to other parts of the city. • there were more lights, drinking fountains, restrooms, and places to stop. • work were closer to home. I would bike more "if It were safer: 'I here are simply too many near misses and cars striking bikes. The bike lanes are on streets with far, too fast vehicles and frankly the drivers in the SCV are too distracted." -Resident fbr aver 0 years I would bike more if "I felt safer on the roadway in Santa Clarita to get to and from the bike paths." -Resident for over, 11 years I would bike more /f "My husband and kids cycle, though, and our biggest concern Is them having safe places to cycle. The separated cycle tracks are their favorites (and put my mired at ease)." -flew resident • 9% bike as their primary means of transportation (58 total). Although self-selection bias may be at play, this suggests a higher use of bicycles than captured in the ACS 2017 estimates. • The biggest transportation issue in Santa Clarita, according to an open-ended question, is traffic congestion and the high number of cars. • If the City could do THREE things to improve mobility, respondents would most like the City to: • Build more bike/multi-use trails (60%- 374 total) • Increase connectivity (44% - 278 total) • Build more bike lanes (38%- 239 total) Participants were invited to respond to the following open-ended prompts. Key themes from each of the questions are captured below. l i41oi,,d(..l lake pral°Hlic to arr° silrear ire if,_ • buses came more frequently. • I knew how the bus system worked, and had help riding. ! iraoi,,alal iraa /k rn re if, _ • there were more shops and restaurants nearby. • there was more shade, especially in the summer months. • I were in better health. I would walk more /f "Crosswalks at intersections were better, marked and made pedestrians feel safe.`° -Resident for over, 11 years 8 I SAII`I,.I.A (II...AIR HA i°i+:; 14 AAM+:; RI ZED M Ai14SP+ R IA..I 1+ )i°i PI.....Ai\J Figure 32. Survey Question: Top Three Mobility Interventions Build rrnore bike/sheared-rase paths lmmsm°mmase coini msstlkWiR Ills/wsr samsmmsmem°siiialll u. m°mmsi dei mfialll BU11dirmrr.lo,! Imes +odor o doh} on n' ojor high", y} , )o(row,o :ohs Io �,(poodk on r on sln ro,rk ( or �drrr l „lor indor,o(lon> In(ro w,o�,h,dr roof,( ,or( �drooI I r oo�,, lro rI�,iI�,hrmhnr In' plonr ont hr, lh( ( ,Inner] nr OWMI o q., �,Oood hunr prj Add l I or" Al",I rarhii iq hi Ad nr oro Inr row,o hW, V, I`Are Inr pro:o�drool orld podo�,Iilo n vo I I ghhnq n;t�,ll nr oro .ti ,lor lounl on> I x1p,nd 11ho (il} hih">h,ro progr,n, grid n, oro (,r porhnq i I4N01dd ( se 07 @.°0° `less if, • transit were more reliable. • there were more places nearby to walk or bike to. • I felt safer walking and biking around the city. I would use a car less if "I had better bike access from my neighborhood to bike paths/hike lanes/sidewalks" -Resident for over 3 years I would use a car less if"'I r,ansit and bike facilities were expanded beyond what is currently availabie`° -Resident for over, 11 year's 60% (3(5 total) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 44% (2"7 to'talI( IX(, (229 WUM) V/haf m;Io yr: ti think the 1, aiggr::sl transportation issl,ilf.?a is in dJianta clarq,lal"� o • There is too much traffic and too much dependence on cars. • Signals need to be better synchronized. Are there any additional ideas, comments, or concerns you would like to share regarding mobility in Santa Clarita? • Increase education on walking and biking for all resi- dents (drivers and active transportation users). • The paseos are excellent facilities and should be replicated throughout the city. • Expand and enhance Metrolink's Antelope Valley line in Santa Clarita. • Increase the availability of bike and scooter share. SA i°i I A t I.....A R1..1., I140i14 6rm;O I RI "1 D I RM14SP yR..IA, 1014 1='I.,.MIJ I 79 �ull��lll�lf ,ry amm y� Non-Mo'tofized u011i1uu w �u011u�oi u�� Transportation Plan Online Interactive MappingTool An interactive mapping tool was shared on the Bike Santa Clarita website, promoted on the City's website, and used throughout development of this NMTP to gather input and feedback from the community directly on a map of the city. From February 2019 through January 2020, community members were encouraged to draw routes or place pins on the map and add comments to identify desired walking or bicycling improvements, challenging locations, and other information about the walking and bicycling environment. Approximately 75 community members engaged with the public input map. Together, they made 272 contributions (including noting routes in need of improvements, destinations, and votes on other people's comments); the most popular comment involved closing the gap on the Santa Clara River Trail. The project team used feedback captured in the public input map to develop corresponding improvements to the bicycling and walking network. 80 I SAII`I,.I.A (II...AIRII IA i°i+:; 14 AA 0 I+:; RI Z E:D "I R A i14 S P 0 R IA..I I+ )i°i PI.....Ai\J 110 - U n is At the beginning of the planning process, the project team attended three community events in order to hear from the public about current issues they experience while walking and rolling in the city: • Earth Day Festival: Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park • Hit the Trails: Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park • Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Old Town Newhall Library At these events, community members were invited to mark up a map of the existing and previously proposed active transportation facilities in the community. The public was also invited to take a paper version of the survey (the results of which are reported under the community survey section), and to vote on their top three preferred elements of a complete street. \I4Y II"II A"I11 \I4Y IE II•II IE A I`I° II:,") Paper Input Map Community members: • Suggested opening the trail on the Dry Creek Channel to people walking and bicycling to provide a safer, parallel route to Seco Canyon Road. • Wanted an easier connection to Central Park from Saugus and other nearby areas that does not involve traversing Bouquet Canyon Road, which feels too dangerous for most bicycle riders. • Asked for the bridge overpasses on the trail network to be labeled to enhance navigability and wayfinding. • Noted that there are many dangerous intersections for pedestrians along McBean Parkway, which resi- dents said is very busy and might merit "scramble crossings" to improve safety. • Wanted better bike/ped connections to the Newhall Library/Old Town area. The existing railroad acts as a barrier and encourages people to drive so as to avoid taking a circuitous route if walking or biking. Community members of all ages helped inform this plan. • Wanted better wayfinding signage within the paseo network, as it is easy to get lost. • Suggested a new bike connection from Plum Canyon Road to the Santa Clara River Trail near Canyon Springs Community Elementary. • Expressed support for bike facilities and improve- ments on Bouquet Canyon Road, especially near Emblem Academy. • Expressed a desire to connect to more recreational trails and to places outside of the city. • Shared concerns about speeding cars, particularly around schools, and noted that morning drop-offs are especially chaotic. S A i°i I A C I.....A RI..I I14 0 14 M+:;; RI Z1 D ..I RAf 14SP0h..IA, 1014 PI.....A i°J 181 Figure 33. Complete Streets Voting Board Results /QS Old k"Avvin I11', dnullli�allll I'auinn�o.o'ru IiFlaullko.h I Ilih hlli�c halls I auhlhi Day I es ivalll Slimed use Wayliinidiinig, uaini,}ih Mop widul l�Io.rvoll Bike llnaullt ing Buainidiinig, � a is nahlhs}, ruuuills}, s}iginage rrurihlh pukuu o.inno.inihs} sidewalks, 111riploved and IlWillws}Ihaic dun0y, aH calllinniling Hill e Ilaiines} dlMaince hku juniches, and W ukus}s}icings kulplpkuuruuin11 ies} Complete Streets Board Community members ranked shared -use paths, trails, and bike lanes as the preferred amenity, followed by wayfinding and transit stop improvements (Figure 33). The least popular amenity options were traffic calming, branding/art opportunities, and bike parking/bike share. Some contributing factors for why these options received fewer votes are: • Community members did not know what bike sharing was and have never used the Pace program before. • People did not want traffic calming amenities on their street and hesitated to vote for such amenities. • A community member in favor of art opportunities noted that art had been promised along certain paseos, but never implemented. On Thursday, June 13, 2019, the project team facilitated bike audits in Saugus and Newhall with community members and City staff to assess existing conditions, identify potential trail routing options, and evaluate improvements in first- and last -mile connections. In Saugus, the audit route evaluated Central Park, Bouquet Creek Trail, the Dry Creek Channel, Seco Canyon Road, Garzota Drive, and Alamogordo Road. The Newhall audit evaluated Walnut Street, Orchard Village Road, the South Fork Trail, and Railroad Avenue. On both routes, community members and City staff discussed existing obstacles to active transportation in these neighborhoods and potential improvements, including finding low -stress alternatives to Seco Canyon Road and Railroad Avenue. Overall, attendees expressed support for: Improving access points, crossings, and wayfin- ding to trails. Some existing entry points are poorly marked or have gates that restrict access to people on recumbent bicycles, wheelchairs, or other mobility devices. Connecting between trails without existing crossings or designated bridges is difficult, and can require riders to take circuitous routes. • Utlizing flood control channels and quieter roads to offer low -stress routes that bypass high -traffic arterials. Many flood control channels already feature Class I shared -use paths; bike audit attendees expressed support for replicating such a treatment to provide alternative routes to Seco Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road. Seco Canyon Frontage Road and Pamplico Drive similarly offer lower -stress options for bicycle routes. 82 I SAIN,.M (I11 AI11II M i°i+:; 14 AA a I+: RI "ED "'1 RM14SP uh IA..I.,1+ ui°i PI.....M\° (') IID IE 111111 Ih111(')1.1 S IE S Once the team developed preliminary recommendations, the City convened two open houses during the planning process to gather in-depth community input about Newhall and Saugus, and to refine recommendations: • Newhall Open House: Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center • Saugus Open House: Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Santa Clarita Park In general, attendees voiced support for the preliminary recommendations, and an overall preference for physically separated bikeways over standard Class II bike lanes. Attendees who live near and/or adjacent to flood channels on which Class I paths were proposed expressed unanimous support for converting these pathways into public facilities. Participants review options at the Newhall Open House held in October 2019. Bike audit attendees explored using flood control channels as low -stress routes to bypass high -traffic arterials. S A i°i I A C I. A RI..1 ia,i0i°i 1,r;1.1 RI Z E:D 1 RAi'JSP 0h..1"A 110'J PI. A ia,i 183 S k01 I VI P II J. v L. VI E III411 1. I E S I S Throughout the various community engagement efforts, the project team captured specific requests for spot improvements pertaining to lighting, maintenance, potential sites for public art, and expanded public access. Requested spot improvements are listed in Table 5 and mapped in Figure 35. Table 5. List of Requested Spot Improvements u i Bike Crossing Improved Bike Detection 16th Street Orchard Village Road Improved Bike Detection Garzota Drive Seco Canyon Road Bike Crossing Newhall Avenue 16th Street Bike Crossing Placerita Canyon Road Sierra Highway Bike Crossing Soledad Canyon Road Golden Valley Road Bike Parking / Hub Valencia Town Center Magic Mountain Parkway Reduce Conflict for Bikes Soledad Canyon Road Lost Canyon Road Reduce Conflict for Bikes Seco Canyon Road Copper Hill Drive Crossing Adjust to Walk Light Newhall Ranch Road Hillsborough Pkwy Adjust to Walk Light Newhall Ranch Road Grandview Drive Bridge Proposed Trail Park Street Bridge San Francisquito Creek Trail Avenue Scott Bridge Underpass Santa Clara River Trail Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Underpass San Francisquito Trail Copper Hill Drive Bridge Underpass Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clara River Trail Curb Extension Railroad Avenue Market Street Crosswalk Rockwell Canyon Road Summit Place Crosswalk River Village Park Trail Newhall Ranch Road Crosswalk Copper Hill Drive Deer Springs Drive Crosswalk Pamplico Drive Seco Canyon Road Crosswalk McBean Parkway Magic Mountain Parkway Crosswalk Sawmill Lane Newhall Ranch Road Crosswalk/Curb Ramp McBean Parkway Henry Mayo Fitness Install Signal Walnut Street Lyons Avenue No Right on Red Rockwell Canyon Road Valencia Boulevard Pedestrian Access Newhall Ranch Road I-5 Scramble Crossing McBean Parkway Valencia Boulevard 84 I .JAII`I,.J.A (II...AIRII JA i°i+:; 'J AA 0 I+:; RI Z E:D "I RAi°JSP 0 R IA..I I+ )i°i PI.....Ai\J Sidewalk Soledad Canyon Road Golden Oak Road Lighting PaseValencia Meadows Park Orchard Village Road Trail Santa Clara River Trail (south side) McBean Parkway Trail McBean Parkway Trail Avenue Scott Street Walnut Street 15th.Street Street Copper Hill Drive Northpark Drive Street Copper Hill Drive Paragon Drive Maintenance Adjust Gates Valencia Summit Park Brighton Drive Adjust Gates Golden Valley Road Sierra Highway Improve Paseo Access Valencia (All Paseos) Repave San Francisquito Creek Trail Newhall Ranch Road Repave South Fork Trail Alta Madera Drive Trail Connection Central Park Paraguay Drive Provide Access Close Gap Golden Valley Road Near Valley Center Drive Open to the Public Utility Easement Near Copper Hill Drive McBean Parkway Other Art Wiley Canyon Road (bridge) Railroad Avenue Limit Automobile Parking Pamplico Drive Seco Canyon Road New Trailhead Trailhead Shadow Pines Trailhead Garnet Canyon Dr Discovery Ridge Dr Trailhead Central Park (south) Newhall Ranch Road Trailhead Santa Clara River Trail Mariposa St Trailhead Santa Clara River Trail Granada Villa Mobile Home Park Sidewalks Location From To Bouquet Canyon Road Copper Hill Drive City Line Canyon Park Boulevard (north side) Jason Drive Flynn Drive Copper Hill Drive Hidden Hill Drive Kenton Lane Copper Hill Drive (north side) Northpark Drive Sycamore Creek Drive Decoro Drive/Chaparro Drive Seco Canyon Road Seco Canyon Road Market Street Cross Street 900 ft. west of Newhall Avenue S A i14 I A C I. A RI..1 i140i14 MMOhI ZED 1 R A i14SPOh..1 110i14 PI. A i14 I 85 . ..... . ....... .4D z . . . . ... . . 7- �w .. ... ..... 001 op"O 0 V -11 CO 00 Z OPP If ..... ....... 1125 Z5 5 MI'llas WA, ............ N Figure 34. Community Feedback 86 I SA llI� A ( 11 AIR 11 J A i,J 0,J AA 0 I 0 RI Z E: D I R A i,J S PO R IA I I () �,J P I A i\J Pedestrian friendly streetscape along Main Street S A i°a I A C I A RI..I I14 014 6,r;M + RI ZED ..MAi IJSP yh..I. I I+: 14 PI A i,J I R7 88 I SAIM A( 11 A R H A i14014 AAMOR I ZED M A iIJSPOM A I Io �,J P I A i\J and supporting ramr::witir:�s that thtr City inhmds to implr..m.mt in avhich kind qffacilit es should be recommended at sptJc°fi ' locations. Recommendations are considered planning -level. In some cases, traffic impact analysis and more detailed design analysis will be required to evaluate specific site conditions and develop designs that reflect conditions and constraints. For recommendations along flood control channels, the City will hold community -specific workshops and tours of potential facilities, and will coordinate with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District accordingly. SAIiII!m,l Y 81� II•IIIEAIl.,1 II•II Network recommendations address the most critical safety issues and prioritize improvements at high -injury corridors and intersections. A. „„o „„o E a:;9Y a:;9Y Ur 1w ��.o (.) \N It ICE;"I' (.) ';;;14 „III,,, Network recommendations create continuous routes throughout the community, connecting neighborhoods to major destinations and to one another. M A II II°J1 11 A II 11"J 81� IL. "l< ILEA II°J I1") i II it IE II' J IlE 11 \1V ( .) II'"N Ii( The NMTP provides a roadmap for achieving a complete and connected active transportation network. Table 6. Public Input Guiding Network Recommendations Biking and walking can u111ake it ouo4or dabki, an ii safe, feel unsafe Multiple new shared -use paths (Class 1) and bridge undercrossings aim to help people avoid high -stress corridors and access key destinations on low -stress facilities. The network is u111ake it disconnected Recommendations include closing critical gaps in the existing network to help increase access to places people want to travel to (including community facilities, transit hubs, and employment centers) and complete the network. Active transportation is not u111ake it easy adequately supported Additional recommendations include increasing support facilities such as bike parking, pedestri- an -scale lighting, trail amenities, and programs and policies to help foster a culture of biking and walking. a A i°i I A C I.....A RI..1 I,,J0'J M0 I 0 RI Z1 D 1 RAR 'iSI-"0h..1A, 10'J PI.....A i°J 189 I low We Developed :'Zeco ': irrii.ef .d.ed I)frojects Various outlets allowed for public demand for new and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities to be voiced and recorded: community meetings and outreach events, an online public input map, and the community survey. Roadways and areas that were mentioned multiple times across different outreach methods were examined as highest priority for inclusion in the recommended projects. Public input also informed the City's understanding of safety issues, local destinations not currently served by adequate facilities, and additional gaps in the network (see Table 6). Understanding that physical separation and other design techniques not only enhance pedestrian/bicyclist comfort, but also user safety, the City identified active transportation improvements that work to save lives. () 1111 11111E 1 II () II1�11 S 1 1:1 Il-1.11.E A Il- I[) II .i S 1 II II° 1 A 1 111 S The City identified bicycle and pedestrian low -stress facilities serving people of all ages and abilities that better connect users to parks, commercial centers, transit stops, and local schools. The City identified where new facilities were needed to close key gaps in the existing bicycle and pedestrian networks. 11 11111.E 1 II N II l E II` 11'1" IF` II w A 11`J II`1 II II`11 Al II! 1 S The City incorporated other active transportation projects that were part of recent or upcoming planning efforts. Bicycle ili Prior to embarking on this planning process, the City had just over 112 miles of existing bikeways. An additional 124 miles are proposed in this NMTP, including over 22 miles of Class I bike paths and almost 2.5 miles of Class IV separated bikeways (see Table 7). The majority of recommended facilities are new projects where bikeways do not exist today, while a portion include recommendations to upgrade an existing bikeway. Recommended bicycle projects are shown on page 91. 1. )<;11'IA IN 1 I[) II II`J1,AW II R II . e1 II 11 II`1A Il,z 11 II`1 II`1 IE 11"° II W'1'° 11Y Santa Clarita is surrounded by unincorporated Los Angeles County communities and is just north of the City of Los Angeles. All modes of transportation flow between the jurisdictions. Throughout this planning process, community members expressed a strong desire for increased bicycle connectivity between our City and nearby areas including Magic Mountain and new developments to the west. The City will continue collaborating with the County and other agencies to improve regional connectivity. ' II ,11 1 II R 11. 1) IF, II b () II 1 1'° 11.1 1111 II 1 II IE S Although this NMTP sets forth a robust vision for biking and walking in our community, additional opportunities may exist in the future to further expand our network. Opportunities could include opening additional utility roads or flood control channels for recreational access and connectivity, or expanding Class III bicycle boulevards along residential streets. 9 I .1AII`1 A (II...A11II1A i°1+:; ,J AA 0 I+: RI Z E:D "I MAi,JSP 0 R IA..I I+ ),J PI.....Ai\J a — _ y m m m a m m m m >= m m m Q LT N1���l1V��1411111� � ��\��oo»ouiomii����IV ��mui0000�V�V� uuumumllV 4A s � mV ii k mMm§ a .q W i F �y MI � S m � dt it ,....... r I V 2�{v�,,, v � � l m .,,v.,.... _ 6 G m* m a m.w ar a m dE f .w *12 lIcw a I " 1 vllI V101 ., 5 I y�^�Jw,a'M �6 d 1Z 9 maA Vp w, y m i tY aA o yl ,.. 'a ell � � f t w p xx I Yg Table 7. Miles of Recommended Bikeways by Type Class Shared -Use Paths 43 23 66 Class II Bicycle Lanes 62 41 103 Class III Bicycle Routes 8 58 66 Class IV Separated Bikeways 0.1 2 2 TOTAL 113 124 237 Table 8. List of Recommended Bikeways by Type Shared -Use Path / Bike Path (Class 1) 8th Street 0.07 Bouquet Canyon Road Trail 0.93 Bouquet Canyon Trail* 0.73 Bouquet Canyon Trail 1.78 Connector to Railroad Avenue Trail 0.15 Copper Hill Drive 0.18 Copper Hill Drive (Bridge Crossing) 0.11 Dry Creek Trail 1.21 Dry Creek Trail 1.01 Flood Control Channel (Near Arbor Hill 0.13 Drive) Golden Valley Road 0.16 Lost Canyon Road (New Bridge) 0.22 Magic Mountain Parkway (Railroad Avenue 0.26 Tra i 1) Needham Ranch Parkway 0.60 Newhall Avenue 1.36 Railroad Avenue 2.57 San Francisquito Creek Trail (Northern 0.28 Extension) Sand Canyon Road 0.88 Eastern edge Western edge Alamogordo Drive Haskell Canyon Road Bouquet Canyon Central Park (Main County Road Entrance) Haskell Canyon Coppher Hill Drive County Road Newhall Avenue Proposed Railroad Avenue Trail San Francisquito Avenida Rancho Trail Tesoro San Francisquito San Francisquito Trail (West) Trail (East) Decoro Drive Copper Hill Drive County Newhall Ranch Road Vista Delgado Drive County Oak Ridge Drive Railroad Avenue County Green Mountain SR 14 On -Ramp Drive (Westbound) Soledad Canyon Vista Canyon Road Development South Fork Trail Railroad Avenue Newhall Avenue Sierra Highway 6th Street Sierra Highway Magic Mountain Newhall Metrolink Parkway Station Copper Hill City Line Soledad Canyon Thompson Ranch Road Drive *Note. Undercrossing would be considered. S 1°i IA t 1 ARI ..I" 1140114 MO IOhI "dPD I R 14SPOR IA 110114 P1 MIJ 193 Sand Canyon Road 0.08 Fire Dept. Station 437 ft. North of Fire County 132 Station Santa Clara River Trail 0.36 Santa Clara River The Old Road County Trail (West) Santa Clara River Trail 0.79 Lost Canyon Road Sand Canyon Rd Santa Clara River Trail (Eastern Extension) 0.69 Sand Canyon Road Oak Springs Canyon County Road Santa Clara River Trail (Gap by Discovery 0.75 1540 ft. W. of Discovery Park Park) Edgewater Drive Santa Clara River Trail (South Side) 0.86 Lost Canyon Road La Veda Avenue Santa Clara River Trail (South Side) 0.94 Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Road Santa Clara River Trail (South Side) 1.31 Soledad Canyon Sierra Highway County Road South Fork Trail (South Side) 0.30 Orchard Village Newhall Avenue County Road South Fork Trail (Southern Extension) 0.71 Orchard Village Lyons Avenue County Road Valley Center Drive 0.31 Soledad Canyon Golden Valley Road Road Via Princessa (Extension) 2.77 Claibourne Lane Sheldon Avenue Total 22.49 Bike Lane (Class II) Arroyo Park Drive 1.81 Summit Place McBean Parkway Avenida Rancho Tesoro 0.54 Copper Hill Drive Rancho Tesoro County Bouquet Canyon Road (Proposed 1.51 Steve Jon Street City Line Segment) Calgrove Boulevard 0.71 The Old Road Wiley Canyon Road County, Caltrans Canyon Park Boulevard 1.54 Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Road Citrus Street 0.57 Valencia Boulevard Magic Mountain Parkway Copper Hill Drive 2.47 Haskell Canyon Bouquet Canyon Road Road Copper Hill Drive 1.78 Tesoro Del Valle Seco Canyon Road Road Copper Hill Drive (Extension) 0.40 Copper Hill Drive Bouquet Canyon Rd (Terminus) (New Align.) Del Monte Drive 3.78 Summit Place Estaban Parkway Dockweiler Drive 0.75 Terminus Ivy Lane Dockweiler Drive (Extension) 2.07 12th Street Dockweiler Drive (Terminus) Goldcrest Drive 0.77 Valencia Boulevard Del Monte Drive 94 I .JAII`I,.J.A (II...AIR HA i°i+:; 14 AAM+: RI ZED "'I hAiIJSP R IA I Io,J PI.....Ai\J Golden Valley Road 2.08 Claremore Way Plum Canyon Road Jakes Way 2.03 Canyon Park Lost Canyon Road Boulevard Lost Canyon Road 2.27 Lark Way Medley Ridge Drive Magic Mountain Parkway 0.62 Citrus Street Auto Center Drive Market Street 0.37 Newhall Avenue Railroad Tracks McBean Parkway 0.37 The Old Road 1-5 County, Caltrans Placerita Canyon Road 1.46 Choke Cherry Lane Sierra Highway Rye Canyon Road (Eastbound) 0.12 Avenue Scott Gateway Village Rye Canyon Road (Westbound) 0.33 Newhall Ranch Road Avenue Scott Sand Canyon Road 1.18 Railroad (Lost Soledad Canyon Canyon Rd.) Road Seco Canyon Road (Northbound) 0.08 Paragon Drive Tupelo Ridge Drive Seco Canyon Road (Southbound) 0.03 Terminus of Existing Tupelo Ridge Drive Bike Lane Shadow Pines Boulevard 1.26 Soledad Canyon Grandifloras Road Road Shadow Pines Boulevard (Extension) 1.57 Grandifloras Road Tick Canyon Road Sierra Highway 3.38 Campus Circle Soledad Canyon Road Sierra Highway (Southbound) 0.37 Linda Vista Street City Limits Summit Place 0.33 Rockwell Canyon Arroyo Park Drive Road Via Princessa 1.54 Jason Drive Golden Valley Road Whites Canyon Road 3.13 Steinway Road Stillmore Street Total 41.21 S A I,i I A C I......A RI..I"A I140I14 MMOhI ZED M A I°iSPOh..I"A I I0I14 PI......A Ia,i I 95 Bike Route (Class III) 8th Street 8th Street / Newhall Avenue Benz Road Calla Way Camp Plenty Road Decoro Drive Dorothy Street / Langside Avenue / Steinway Street Espuella Drive Four Oaks Street Garzota Drive / Barbacoa Drive Isabella Parkway (Southbound) Lost Canyon Road McBean Parkway Nadal Street Northpark Drive Pamplico Drive Placerita Canyon Road Pleasantdale Street Race Street Rainbow Glen Drive Sand Canyon Road Sandy Drive 0.73 Valley Street Terminus 0.65 Terminus Market Street 0.68 Copper Hill Drive Bouquet Canyon Road 0.33 Canyon View Drive Camp Plenty Road 1.95 Nadal Street Soledad Canyon Road 0.16 Rio Garza Drive Seco Canyon Road 2.33 Golden Valley Road Whites Canyon Road 0.94 Bouquet Canyon Road 0.49 Canyon View Drive 1.55 Dry Creek Trail 1.71 Golden Triangle Road 0.56 La Veda Avenue 0.60 1-5 1.19 Camp Plenty Road 2.11 Copper Hill Road 1.25 Seco Canyon Road 3.77 City Line 1.04 Camp Plenty Road 1.07 Market Avenue 1.71 Soledad Canyon Road 5.39 Placerita Canyon Road 1.00 Sierra Highway Central Park Camp Plenty Road Alamogordo Road Via Princessa Sand Canyon Road Rockwell Canyon Road Whites Canyon Road McBean Parkway Copper Hill Drive Sand Canyon Road Crossglade Avenue Newhall Avenue Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Road Zev Drive 96 I .JAII`I,.M (II...AIf1II M i°i+:; 14 AA0 I+: RI E:D "'I RAiIJSP R IA 11+ )i°i PI.....MIJ Seco Canyon Frontage Road 1.78 Sierra Highway 2.18 Sierra Highway 9.68 Stillmore Street 1.12 Sunset Hills Drive 0.50 Valley Street 1.96 Via Jacara / Avenida Jolita / Avenida Frasca 1.04 Via Princessa 1.81 Walnut Street Bike Route 2.63 Whites Canyon Road 1.23 Wiley Canyon Road 2.40 Total 57.57 Separated Bikeway (Class IV) Magic Mountain Parkway (Connector to 0.21 Iron Horse Trail) Orchard Village Road 2.08 Seco Canyon Road 0.07 Vista Delgado Drive 0.09 Total 2.45 TOTAL RECOMMENDED 123.71 Decoro Drive End of Frontage Road Vista Del Canon Soledad Canyon Road City Limits (South) Friendly Valley Parkway Camp Plenty Road Crossglade Avenue McBean Parkway Northpark Drive Lyons Avenue Terminus Ave Navarre Orchard Village Road Isabella Parkway Whites Canyon Road Yvette Lane Market Street Stillmore Street Via Princessa Vista Ridge Drive Calgrove Boulevard Tourney Road Iron Horse Trailhead Mill Valley Road Lyons Avenue Tupelo Ridge Drive Seco Canyon Frontage Road Dry Creek Trail Decoro Drive HOA SA i°i I A t I A R1..1 I14 0i°i 6,r;O I RI "1 D I RM14 SP yR..IA 11+: 14 1='I..MIJ I V7 S A I,J I'°A1, I S II (')111111 S This NMTP envisions multiple recommendations to improve connectivity and safety in the Saugus neighborhood, including a Class I shared -use path along the Dry Creek and Bouquet Creek Channels, and improvements to Central Park. Some of these facilities are owned and operated by Los Angeles County and as such will be subject to the County's permitting and approval process before any permanent improvements are designed and installed. These facilities will help provide options that are comfortable for people of all ages and abilities, and will increase access to key community destinations including Central Park, Arroyo Seco Junior High School, Santa Clarita Elementary School, and Saugus High School. Dry Creek Trail Seco Canyon Road presents formidable conditions for walking and biking, and attracts only the most confident of cyclists. The Dry Creek Channel offers a parallel route that provides direct access to multiple schools, parks, and neighborhoods. This NMTP envisions a Class I shared -use path along Dry Creek Channel and corresponding trail crossings. Figure 35. Recommended Cross -Section for Dry Creek Trail 62' 38, RANCH RAIL FENCING PRIVATE PROPERTY BIKE PATH BIKE PATH iipJ� �++� SERVICE ROAD PRIVATE PROPERTY VARIES' WEST BANK EAST BANK 12 VARIES NOTE: THE SHARED -USE PATH WOULD TRANSITION TO THE EAST BANK OFTHE CHANNEL NORTH OF DECORO DRIVE. 98 I .1AII`I IA (II...AIRII IA i°I+:; 14 AA 0 I+: RI Z E:D "'I R A i14 S P 0 R IA I I+ )i°I PI.....Ai\J Above: Rendering of the Dry Creek Trail At bottom: Rendering of a potential Dry Creek Trail crossing at Garzota Drive S A i°aI A C I.....A RI..I I14 014 MM+ RI ZED IRAf °aSP yR..IAII+:; 14 PI..,A;,J 199 Central Park The recommendations for Central Park envision improved access within the park and connections to the rest of the city. Many community members expressed a desire for a safer, more comfortable route from adjacent neighborhoods to Central Park than what Bouquet Canyon Road currently provides. A Class I shared -use path along Bouquet Creek Channel would offer a low -stress route to the park, and would connect the park to the City's trail network. With a new undercrossing below the Bouquet Canyon Road bridge over Bouquet Creek, this path would connect the Newhall Ranch Road Trial with Saugus, greatly improving access to Central Park. A gateway plaza could greet visitors at the park entrance near Alamogordo Road. With decorative signage and a shaded rest area, the plaza would help visitors arriving by walking or biking feel welcome. New and improved multi -use trails, trailheads, and wayfinding would help ensure visitors are properly oriented in the park, and are prepared to enjoy their time in Central Park. Furthermore, community members noted that many intersections lack curb ramps and stop signs . Upgrading intersections with stop signs, curb ramps, bulb -outs, and raised crosswalks where appropriate would help calm traffic within the park, and ensure all visitors can access this great community asset. An example gateway on the Park to Playa Trail (Los Angeles County, CA) 100 I SiAIMA (IL.A1RHA i140i14 AAM+ EMI ZED I.MAi°JMP+ )M 1 A 1 Ioia,i PI. Ai\ `IJ IE AI4Y II"I A Il- Il- (;") II`J11`IJ IE ('3`1"" II (;") II11I1S This NMTP envisions multiple recommendations for Newhall, including a Class IV separated bikeway on Orchard Village Road, an extended South Fork Trail, a Class III bicycle boulevard on Walnut Avenue, and additional bike parking in Old Town Newhall. Enhancing Newhall's active transportation network will expand access to key community destinations, including the Newhall Metrolink Station, Old Town Newhall Library, and Main Street. Orchard Village Road Orchard Village Road currently presents difficult conditions for people walking and biking, given the lack of sidewalks and dedicated bicycle facilities, along with high traffic volumes and speeds. This NMTP recommends a Class IV separated bikeway and new sidewalks on Orchard Village Road, the treatment option which garnered the most support from the community during engagement efforts (Figure 38). Orchard Village Road presents difficult conditions for walking and biking in its current design. Figure 36. Recommended Cross -Section for Orchard Village Road PLANTED BUFFER 0 5' 10' 20' 97 NT 83' m ESTRIAN PEDESTRIAN WAY PLANTED SEPARATED SEPARATED PLANTED PARKwAv IBIKFwP.yl TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE (TURN LANE / MEDIAN TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE IBIKFwAvI PARKwnv 6' 4' 5' 2' 12' 11' 15' 11' 12' 2' 5' 4' 8' PLANT BUFFE SA i°J IA C I.....A RI IA i°i+: 14 MO..I0RI "E:D I RA IJSI-"+ yh..IA, 10; ,J PI.....A i,J I I(:A Continuation of South Fork Trail The South Fork Trail currently terminates at Orchard Village Road on the north side of the creek bed. This NMTP recommends the City expand access to Lyons Avenue and Old Town Newhall by utilizing the maintenance path on the south side of the creek as a Class I shared -use path. Providing public access to this path would require an underpass on the south side of the creek at Orchard Village Road, opening the corresponding segment on the eastern side of Orchard Village Road, and conducting additional community outreach to adjacent neighbors. Below: A vision of the proposed South Fork Trail undercrossing at Orchard Village Road 102 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R H A i° i 0 i° i AA M O h I ZED I. C" A i°J S P () h 1 A 1 I +) ia,i P I. A i\ Figure 37. Recommended Cross -Section for South Fork Trail Extension S A Ia,a I A C I......A h I I A I° a 0 I° a N+ ;y .I" O h I" ZED M A IIJSPORI"A I I+ ;,y I14 P I.....A Ia,a 17V. 6 3 Bicycle Boulevard on Walnut Street Walnut Street presents ideal conditions for a Bicycle Boulevard: it connects the South Fork Trail with Old Town Newhall and has lower traffic volumes than other parallel streets. The City has already begun implementing a Class III bicycle route on Walnut Street and installed sharrows in 2019. Additional bicycle boulevard treatments recommended for Walnut Street include wayfinding signs and a signalized crossing at Lyons Avenue (including bicycle detection and bike boxes for left -turning traffic; see Figure 40). Bicycle boulevards typically include additional traffic calming measures to create comfortable biking routes for people of all ages and abilities. Traffic calming strategies include roundabouts, chicanes, vehicle diverters, and bulb -outs. Figure 38. Potential Intersection Treatment for Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue 104 I SS A IM A( 11 A 1R H A I° i 0 I° i AA M,O h I ZED I IS A I° i S P () h 'I A I I o Ia,i P I...... A I\ Above: Sharrows on Walnut Street indicate that bicyclists may be present. Below: Bulb -outs, high -visibility crosswalks, and other strategies help calm traffic. S A i,J I A C I. A hI I A i140i14 MM`OhI ZED M A iIJSPOh..I"A I I0i14 PI A i,J 17V.6;5 Old Town Newhall Old Town Newhall is a major destination for the community. To improve the walking and biking experience in the downtown, this NMTP envisions new bike facilities, wayfinding, curb extensions, and increased bike parking. Pedestrian- and bicycle - oriented wayfinding should direct visitors to destinations such as Main Street, Old Town Newhall Library, Newhall Community Center, and the Newhall Metrolink Station. Bulb -outs at Railroad Avenue and Market Street, coupled with wayfinding signage, will improve the experience for residents and visitors entering our community from the Metrolink station. The existing angled parking on Main Street presents opportunities to utilize the striped no -parking zones for bike corrals, significantly expanding the short- term bike parking stock in Old Town Newhall. Striped no -parking zones on Main Street present ideal conditions for bike corrals. Bike corrals provide ideal short-term parking near businesses. (Portland, OR) 106 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R H A I° i 0 I° i AA M O h I ZED I IS A I°J S P () h 'I AI I o Ia,i P I. A I\ SJi Ih` Ih` 0 I"I'l 11 II 11`J �'A II Il- II 11 II IE S Bike Parking In addition to increasing bike parking in Old Town Newhall, the City will partner with major employers and major community destinations (e.g., Valencia Town Center) to ensure end -of -trip facilities are provided. The City will also work to enforce parking requirements at commercial properties. To help implement uniform bike parking standards, the City could update Unified Development Code (UDC) 17.51.060.1 to include bike parking requirements at public facilities (e.g., parks, schools, libraries, transit hubs). Table 9 presents an overview of current bike parking requirements as established in the UDC, and best practices per the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals' (APBP) recommendations for bicycle parking locations and quantities. These guidelines and recommendations are based on industry best practices as well as APBP's Essentials of Bicycle Parking, and can help guide the City when making decisions about bicycle parking needs. Table 9. Recommendations for Bicycle Parking Locations and Quantities Parks Schools Public Facilities (e.g., libraries, community centers) Commercial, Retail, and Industrial Developments (over 10,000 square feet) Shopping Centers (over 10,000 square feet) Transit Stations Adjacent to restrooms, picnic areas, fields, and other attractions Near office and main entrance with good visibility Near main entrance with good visibility Near main entrance with good visibility Near main entrance with good visibility Near platform, security, or ticket booth Retail/Commercial: 1 space per 25 vehicle parking stalls Industrial: 1 space per 40 vehicle parking stalls Multi -Family Residential Near main entrance with 1 space per 5 residential good visibility units 8 bicycle parking spaces per acre 8 bicycle parking spaces per 40 students 8 bicycle parking spaces per location 1 bicycle parking space per 15 employees or 8 bicycle parking spaces per 10,000 square feet 8 bicycle parking spaces per 10,000 square feet 1 bicycle parking space or locker per 30 automobile parking spaces 1 short-term bicycle parking space per 10 residential units and 1 long-term bicycle parking space per 2 residential units S A i°J I A C I A RI I A i,J 0,J 6,r;+; 0RI Z E:D I RAi,JSI-"0R. AI 10 ,J PI A i,J 11(:J'I Rain gardens and bioswales help capture and filter stormwater, recharging our aquifers and improving the quality of our waterways. (Portland, OR) Green Infrastructure Green infrastructure is an approach to water management that protects, restores, and simulates the natural water cycle by capturing, filtering, and slowing stormwater. This impro ves water quality, recharges groundwater resources, provides opportunity for water storage and reuse, and decreases the burden on traditional gray infrastructure systems.' Green infrastructure is effective, economical, and provides a multitude of benefits to people and wildlife. Green Infrastructure strategies incorporate both the natural environment (forests, wetlands, and other open spaces) and engineered systems (bioswales, rain gardens, tree root vault systems, and pervious paving). Bioswales, for example, manage water runoff from a paved surface and reduce the risks of erosion or flooding of local streams and creeks. Plants in the Swale trap pollutants and silt from entering a river system. Plant material provides a wide array of co -benefits beyond water management. Trees, for example, help reduce greenhouse gases, aid in carbon sequestration, increase urban habitat, and provide shade. In fact, trees are estimated to cool surface temperatures by as much as 45 degrees Fahrenheit, a 1 American Rivers, "What is Green Infrastructure?", accessed February 20, 2020, https://www.americanrivers.org/threats-solutions/ clean-water/green-infrastructure/what-is-green-infrastructure/. differential that help keep walking and biking on our trails a pleasant experience even in the summer. z Bulb -outs, planted bikeway buffers, and landscaped areas adjacent to sidewalks and Class I paths present ideal locations for green infrastructure. The City will take advantage of these opportunities and install green infrastructure where possible, using the design standards specified in the City's Median Landscaping Guidelines (2014). The City will also consider utilizing permeable paving for new facilities or facilities requiring re -paving, especially where facilities are adjacent to waterways or parks. Wayfinding To help improve wayfinding throughout the city, this NMTP recommends the City expand signage to highlight connections between trails, parks, and other community destinations; double -face existing signage where needed; and install street name signs on bridge overpasses along trails. Additionally, the City could consider adding road name plaques to stop signs at all street and Class I shared -use path intersections to comply with the 2019 updates to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD): "Street Name (D3-1 or D3-1a or G7-1(CA)) signs should be installed at all street and Class 1 bikeway intersections and at all Class/ bikeway intersections" (p. 1360). ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE The 2019 revisions to the CA MUTCD also allow for "PASS Bicycle 3 FT MIN" (R117(CA)) signage in "situations where there is a need to remind motorists to pass bicyclists with sufficient lateral clearance in compliance with [California Vehicle Code] 21760 (Three Feet for Safety Act)" (p. 1363). This is intended for roadways with lanes that are too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side within the same lane. R117(CA) signs would be appropriate on roadways with both Class III bike routes and Class II bike lanes. The City will consider adding this and other signage as recommended in the CA MUTCD to highlight that bicyclists may be present, particularly along popular cycling routes such as Sand Canyon Road. 2 EPA, "Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands," accessed March 27, 2019, https://www.epa.gov/heat-islands/ us ing-trees-and-vegetation-reduce-heat-island s ti1. 108 I SiAII`^1'IA III IA I1I0I1I f0MOhI "1 D I ISAI°JSP()h'IAI IoI,J PI. AI\ Bike Repair Stations Numerous locations throughout Santa Clarita currently provide bike parking, but there is a lack of other amenities like bike self-repair/fix-it stations. Being able to fix bikes and have access to water in a secure and welcoming place would allow residents and visitors to engage in outdoor physical activity more frequently and more comfortably. The City can add bicycle fix -it stations and hydration stations to various key destinations, including transit stations and major trailheads. Intersection Accommodations + Bicycle Detection To facilitate safe crossings, the City will consider installing green paint along bicycle lanes near intersections and at conflict zones with demonstrated safety issues. The City shall also consider expanding the GiveMeGreen! program to other busy intersections. Following community feedback regarding the limitations of solar -powered loop detection (which is not detectable at night), and intersections without loop detectors, the City will pursue installing additional bicycle detection systems and test non -solar powered options. Above: With air pumps and tools, bike repair stations help keep riders moving. (Half Moon Bay, CA) Below: Green conflict striping helps alert bicyclists that drivers might be crossing the bicycle lane, and drivers that bicyclists have the right of way. SA i°J IA t I..,AR1 I A i°i+: 14 MO l Ohl "E:D I RM°J"SP R lA; 1014 1='I.,.MIJ I ]V6 9 110 � SANTA( LAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0NPLAN Building on Existing Pro,211,11,raiIli s Folknifing the "6 11 , 's"' approach, the Cilyzifill continue toy dc�vc*)p and slipport thc'fblhntying twisting programs in our community. This mural by DALeast on 9th Street by Main Street adds beauty and thought to Old Town Newhall. SMIJIA C1 AMA i14014 MMORIZED MMIJSPORWIO,J 1='1 MIJ I III The City's Heads Up! traffic safety campaign has helped increase awareness of road safety among all roadway users in our community. The City should continue this campaign and could expand it to include education efforts for law enforcement personnel. ,JIII"II.)A,II11E 0IIA1IIA11II11II'71"11Y "I'l E 1.:11SIIVII1ES As the active transportation network expands, it is crucial that the City maintain up-to-date resources on BikeSantaClarita.com and HikeSantaClarita. com. These platforms and corresponding materials could also include information on trail etiquette, including where to walk/ride and how to pass, and using portable lights to help illuminate trails. 81� II:" II!;: I[') II!;: S ���,� 11°1 II A 11'111 To help ensure implementation of this NMTP, the City's existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) could begin convening every month. The BPAC could also hold a Valley -wide summit among local law enforcement and user groups to identify specific training needs that will achieve better mutual understanding and enforcement of laws related to pedestrians and cyclists . A 1`1, 11 II S ���,� II 1'�°:1 S 1 1`1, IE IE 1 a1:'1 Our Public Art Program highlights local community identity through artistic expression, and provides a venue for improving the public realm while celebrating local artists. This program could be expanded to include more artwork on trails and streets with high volumes of people walking and biking. For example, traffic signal cabinets are often a predominant feature on sidewalks near intersections. They contain the computer systems that operate traffic signals and provide a unique canvas for art in the streetscape. Pathways with fencing, particularly along bridges, (such as on Wiley Canyon Road above Railroad Avenue) could include murals and other artwork to enhance the experience of walking or biking along high-speed roads. There are several ways the City can support expanding this program, either through partnerships or contests with local artists, schools, or community groups, and/or by having an application process. 1�.5 11111"° II 11114 JI IE A IP 1 II �) II I'l< II "A II`J II[) II'g I a A 11`J b IE II.) IlE S 1 II 1,.5 II' U II II " 1,.51 efl II R A� IIA15�. The City of Santa Clarita currently sponsors a bicycle safety class through its recreation program. The City should consider developing a similar educational program for pedestrians and working with the school districts to incorporate this type of safety class into the school curriculum. Typical school -based bicycle and pedestrian education programs educate students about the rules of the road, proper use of bicycle equipment, biking skills, street crossing skills, and the benefits of biking and walking. Education programs can be part of a Safe Routes to School program and, in Santa Clarita, could use the Suggested Routes to School Maps that are developed each year. These types of education programs are usually sponsored by a joint City/school district committee that includes appointed parents, teachers, student representatives, administrators, police, active bicycle riders, and engineering department staff. Walking and biking curriculum frequently covers traffic rules, signals, and markings. (Anaheim, CA) 112 I Si A II`I.1 A( 11 A 1R II 1 A i° 1 0 i° 1 AA M O h I ZED I IS A i°J S P O h 'I AI I o ia,1 P I. A i14 Defining and encouraging proper trail etiquette helps create positive experiences for all trail users. Education need not be limited to younger children. The City's current bicycle safety classes are available to adults as well as children. The City may consider working with the Sheriff's Department to utilize adult bicycle education programs as a "bicycle traffic school" in lieu of fines for bicycle or pedestrian -related traffic violations. These courses could be geared toward motorists as well as bicyclists and pedestrians. The City may also consider training more residents and staff to be League Certified Instructors (LCI) by the League of American Bicyclists, as LCls are able to teach multiple curricula such as biking on city streets, bike maintenance, and bicycling etiquette. The City can support these efforts by funding classes or providing meeting space or other in -kind donations to support education opportunities. Trail Etiquette Following community requests to increase education on trail etiquette, the City could foster "safe and courteous use" throughout the trail network using a variety of tools: Installing more triangular yield priority signs • Establishing and posting speed limit guidance for bike and e-bike users Creating "Announce Yourself" or "On Your Left" campaigns for safe passing • Posting trail user guidelines at trailheads, on trail maps, and on City websites and social media Additionally, the City could produce a "Code of Conduct" manual with key pointers (e.g., "On Your Left"). Trail etiquette campaigns could also include information about the importance of using portable lights to illuminate trails so that the City can continue adhering to dark sky practices in order to diminish our impact on sensitive lands. °.�(") 111111 II 111111 I ,u IlE S II 11 11 S II II 11:1 oa II ,1 A With the 2019 SRTS Plan, the City's SRTS Program has grown to include all schools in our community, including middle and high schools. The City should continue the program at elementary schools and begin implementing improvements at all middle and high schools. S A ia,i I A C I. A hI I A i,i0i,i M0 I 0hI Zd:.D ..1 R A ia,iSP0h..1 110ia,i PI A ia,i 1113 The City Sidewalk Program offers residents a way to help the City keep our sidewalks smooth and in good repair. 1.1II`11 II111114,VIE 1 I111IE 1.wII 1 1Y s�..�IIIL�II..dv��18�ILwIlres�..1 IPA 1(.)1' "IlA V1 As part of the Resident Service Center, the City offers residents an online platform for reporting sidewalks in need of repair. Once a request is submitted, the City prepares a service request and conducts temporary repairs within 14 days. From 2017 to 2018, the City repaired over 70,000 square feet of sidewalks, and installed 34 pedestrian access curbs compliant with the ADA Act. The City will continue supporting the Resident Service Center and City Sidewalk Program. """A1 .o Lw 1 Al E 1 "I L. [) EV L. "(") " V1 E 111 �11 II VL., The City could facilitate employer incentive programs to encourage employees to try bicycling and walking to work and include strategies such as providing bicycle lockers and shower facilities, offering more flexible arrival and departure times, and developing fun incentives such as entry into monthly raffle contests. The City may offer incentives to employers to institute these improvements through air quality credits, lowered parking requirements, reduced traffic mitigation fees, or other means. 1.�1.111`11""II II1111pp1�.V11E 1 �.� sS4.11��11�1.111°H1"" I[1°All��lpplrellE-i V V (6) °l K 1^ "J [) L1,7 I e, E � 0.1 n..�0.o '"I O M 0,.1 L,z L)1'lA'Y�S The City of Santa Clarita should continue its participation in the annual Bike -to -Work day in May, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County and California bike -to -work week activities. City staff should be present at "energizer" stations along the designated routes. Local Bike- and - Walk -to -School days can be held annually in conjunction with bicycle education programs. 1.�1.1II`11""IIII1114,VIE 11.1SII,V1"IIb1.1II,1'1"" IL119IIII E AE I, S A "J[,") 11 A 1.o E S Hosting bike fairs and races in Santa Clarita, such as the Amgen Bike Tour of California that the City hosted in 2019, can raise the profile of bicycling in the area and provide entertainment for all ages. Bike fairs and races provide an opportunity to educate and encourage current and potential bicyclists. These events can also bring visitors to Santa Clarita that may contribute to the local economy. These events could be sponsored and implemented through collaboration between City and local employers. I14 I SiAII`I1A (IL.A1RII1A i°10i°1 AA0..I.0hI Z1 A I RAia,1SP+ )h L A I I+ 6ia,1 PI. Ai\ 1141 II 111 �.i E 11 M OOJ` E � Ji 1111 �[ 19 E The City of Santa Clarita should develop an action plan to meet the League of American Cyclist's requirements to become a gold and eventually platinum Bicycle Friendly Community. Many of the programmatic recommendations will help advance this goal, including convening the Bicycle Task Force more regularly, training more League Certified Instructors, and educating law enforcement about bicycling -related issues. 1 (�") 111111 III II1111,1 IE Ji 111P ( (;) ry(.� II �l II[) II II` �1A �11 pIE \I4Y II 11 Ih"1 II.,zM1� � a�:' M1\ �10„"III. .. ES p O.o)� 1111 )e, O.o Fl^'�\.,:.1 114�`� `J S, A `J 1. 1 "1111.. II N A I.. II11111. II IIE S 1 () IIE I'l< 1 "A II 11 1 11 it llE R 11..;1'A1 II 1. II` ,1 A Il.,z II'g II II [DI\ A hip 1111hE 1 \I41() Ib°111 , Expanding and enhancing the regional bikeway network is an important part of making active transportation viable for commuting. Santa Clarita's employers attract employees from outside the City limits, while some City residents are commuting to jobs in the San Fernando Valley and throughout Los Angeles County. The City of Santa Clarita should actively encourage and facilitate the construction and improvement of bikeway facilities on regionally important routes. The City should place a high priority on filling in gaps in the regional network as identified in the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan and forthcoming update. Regionally important bikeway facilities include, but are not limited to the extension of San Francisquito Creek Trail north to Castaic Lake, extension of the Santa Clara River Trail, The Old Road, and Sierra Highway. Future P ai Recl lll.'. vi e'.n d a' i.o'.n s To further advance our three goals, the City will work towards implementing new programs to help encourage active transportation in our community. Encouraging regular walking trips helps develop active habits and promote the health and wellness of the community. Organized group walkabouts held on lunch breaks, Training law enforcement officers on the frequent Primary Collision Factors (PCF) of pedestrian- and bicycle -involved collisions can help improve traffic enforcement efforts. (Irvine, CA) weekends, or evenings can encourage walking for physical activity while connecting Santa Clarita residents with popular destinations such as Old Town Newhall, trails, or hidden treasures, such as gardens or vistas. A number of organizations already incorporate group walks within their programming. Such programming could be incorporated into the City's existing Walking Challenge to foster additional participation and social connections. _ A\I41 11"° 1 II �l A II 11`J II II`J1 eA S Finding ways to involve law enforcement in traffic safety efforts has been a challenging topic nationwide. Many police officers have limited (or no) training specific to active transportation. Inconsistent application of laws related to walking and biking continues to make for troubling headlines and perpetuates historic inequities between the public and officers. Officers need training specific to active transportation laws, especially since people with limited income and people of color tend to walk and bicycle more often than the average population. Cities across the country have found that training local law enforcement improves officers' knowledge of Primary Collision Factors and understanding of the vehicle code. Officers need to know the law well in order to enforce the law equitably and fairly. The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, should pursue grant funding to conduct trainings for officers serving the Santa Clarita Station. This could be incorporated into the Heads Up! Campaign or other existing education efforts. S A ia,i I A C I. A h I I A i, i 0 i, i M0 I h I" d :.D 1 R A ia,i S P0 h ..1 110 ia,i P I A ia,i 117V.5 S \N It A , - A \N It () Elg 1 — E I 1A I III(, : () - () IP, Bike shops provide critical services necessary for cultivating a thriving bicycle community. Some have even formed as bicycle cooperatives and utilize a "mobile" approach, bringing bicycle repair services, education classes, and events to the public at various locations. Bicycle cooperatives have been particularly powerful ways to help people acquire the tools and knowledge to become confident bicyclists, and to connect residents with resources and training regarding bicycling. "'1 E `'J S ",11 '1 EE 11"„ Q;;9Y A. `'J ..) IE IIA1(")1111 S i II 1 A;1 II 1.5 II`J II 1 IG R 1.5 J IlE 1::'1 Open streets events temporarily close streets to car traffic, allowing people to use the streets for activities like walking, bicycling, skating, and other social and physical activities. These events bring the community together and promote transportation options and public health. Open streets events also build community; they bring together neighborhoods, businesses, and visitors alike. Open streets events can also serve as a tool to engage with the public about how their roadways can better serve their needs. For example, the City can use open streets events as an opportunity to demonstrate new infrastructure ideas such as traffic circles or separated bikeways. They provide an opportunity for the City to directly engage with residents and local businesses and receive feedback on new ideas at the moment people are experiencing their streets and community in a new way. Demonstration projects can also be done as standalone events (i.e., without an open streets event). Unlike open streets events, demonstration projects typically maintain vehicle access so community members are able to experience how an existing roadway could function with projects such as new crossings, bike lanes, and more. Demonstrating potential future projects enables the City to work with local stakeholders to test out infrastructure ideas for a day or a few weeks to inform permanent projects, and works particularly well for ideas involving significant infrastructure changes such as the recommendations for Dry Creek Trail and Orchard Village Road. The City can partner with neighboring jurisdictions, local stakeholders, and regional agencies like Metro and SCAG to plan and implement open streets events and demonstration projects. SCAG's Go Human program offers communities demonstration kits for this purpose. An ongoing open streets event, CicLAvia allows people to enjoy car free streets throughout the region. (Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA) 116 I SiAII`I1A (IL.A1RII1A i,i0i,i AA0..I.0hI Z1 D I MAia,iSP0h L A I I()ia,i PI. Ai\ 1 iiE Al iiE A iiM1.1 ILw1 11 IM1.1 ii[)A ii 11,i ; SS 1 a ii ii ) iE A multi -modal access guide provides concise customized information on how to access specific destinations with an emphasis on biking, walking and transit. Access guides can be as simple as a map printed on the back of a business card or as complex as a multi -page packet distributed to employees. Best practices include using graphics, providing specific step-by-step travel directions, providing parking locations, and pricing information, and providing information about the benefits of walking and biking. '11"' II1111 IL' 1,1 J.:I II II' 1 II .i J.. J.. IL. J.. 1 1:1 IL) IL. 01 Il.:a IL. () F, ` 1 E 1111 III V Il.i S 1111 e A II`J II[) \I4YA Il- `1 �°A1 Incentive programs to encourage biking and walking to local businesses can be developed in coordination with individual businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition, and Santa Clarita Velo. Such efforts may include: • Creating promotional events such as "Bicycle to the Grocery Store" days, when bicyclists get vouchers for or discounts on items in the store. • Holding an annual community event to encourage residents to replace one car trip a week with a walking or bicycling trip. • Developing, promoting, and publicizing bicycle commuter services, such as bike shops selling commute gear, bike -on -transit policies, and regular escorted commute rides. • Creating an annual commuter challenge for area businesses. • Encouraging and facilitating the development of small satellite business services near bicycle trailheads such as mobile cafes and stands that sell amenities such as snacks, sunscreen, first aid supplies, and trail maps. • Encouraging and facilitating the development of lunchtime amenities, such as outdoor lunch areas and satellite or mobile food stations in the Industrial Center. SCAG's Go Human demonstration kit allows cities to test out design ideas, such as parking -protected Class IV separated bikeways. (Glendora, CA) L'a1.1II`11;�111MII1°:1 II FIA,11° S 1 LJ ['��''Y� 011E 1'°IGRAII`JS111.1II11A1'II1.1II11 11.11,1II1IIa.:'111M Our community boasts one of the best trail networks in Southern California, providing recreation opportunities for existing residents and attracting visitors for casual rides and large events alike. To better understand how our active transportation facilities attract tourism —and the economic benefits herein — the City could conduct an economic impact study. I low will active transportation :.achiev-e the ., w- SAII�'IFm,l Y 81� Ih•11IEAI_1"°Ih•11 The programs proposed in this NMTP both support safe bicycling and walking behaviors and address unsafe driving behaviors. Programs also encourage Santa Clarita residents and visitors to live a more active lifestyle. 1.81.1 Il:r:., S S 81I 1.81..Ir IIM IC; ' 1..Ir Il,;;;pl „I11 The programs proposed in this NMTP help expand the reach of the active transportation network with information and support facilities that make bicycling and walking preferred travel options for more trips. MAIIII°J11AIIINJ 811 IL.;1<1IAII`JI[) 1II1tIlE II`JIL.1\I�Y1.1II"@I1� The programs proposed in this NMTP enhance our network by encouraging safe, frequent, and fun bicycling and walking. SA\,JI11 C I A RII11 i,J 0,J 6,r0I 0 RI Z E:D IRA1 ,JSP 0R1 Al 10 ,J 1='1..A\,J 111]7 118 � SANTA( LAR|TANON'W1OTOR|ZED TRAN5PORTAT0N PLAN The NMTP Provides the Crease --team vision fiv the development of a (ityzaridt: biking anduyalking a ar.:uf.zarrark that can btr 14,4aCTI by all rr.�,4„klalr.wf,4~kfbr all typr:.s q'.f.rip,s. lmplr::�mr.wtat ion ra�.thtr NM7'P zarill taker pl actr in small stc,p,s rar)r:!r many yr:uc rs. 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This chapter provides a roadmap for achieving the vision and goals established at the beginning of the NMTP by outlining a prioritization strategy, cost estimates, maintenance strategy, and funding sources. Santa Clarita is responsible for the implementation of active transportation infrastructure projects within the city boundaries. Programs to encourage walking, bicycling, and using other active modes or to provide safety education are the responsibility of City departments and of regional agencies such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Additionally, a safer and more active Santa Clarita is not possible without the involvement of community members. Our residents have priceless knowledge about the streets in our community. As the City moves forward with the implementation of active transportation projects, additional community engagement and outreach will be essential. The City commits to regularly evaluating how well performance measures set forth in this NMTP are met, and whether the many recommendations established in this NTMP still meet the needs of our residents and visitors. The City aims to track progress on implementation every year. In addition, the recommendations in this NMTP should be re-evaluated at least every five years to ensure that these still constitute best practices and reflect our community's long-term vision for a safer and more active community. SA,J"tar C I.....ARIl r i°i+: 14 MMORI ZED I"'RAa IJSPOR..IA, 1014 r'"I.....A,J I 119 IE A The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides a process for evaluating the environmental effects of plans or applicable projects undertaken or approved by public agencies. Active transportation plans, such as this one, are generally exempt from the CEQA process and do not require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Additionally, when implementing this NMTP, specific projects that do not significantly alter land, water, or vegetation (e.g., striping bikeways or crosswalks) are also exempt from the environmental review process. For pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are not exempt from CEQA review but are initially shown to not have a significant impact on the environment, the City can file either a Categorical Exemption or a Mitigated Negative Declaration in lieu of completing an EIR. To comply with Senate Bill 743, City Council adopted guidelines in 2020 to utilize Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) thresholds in order to identify transportation impacts under CEQA. The City will continue to consult with our guidelines and state regulations when implementing specific infrastructure projects. h` II R ( A IIAf (;) IIAf 11"Il- II A II`1 E The Active Transportation Program (ATP) is a Caltrans program with specific requirements for bicycle and/or pedestrian plans. Although plans are no longer required to comply with the ATP guidelines in order to receive Caltrans funding, it is strongly recommended that communities have an approved plan prior to applying for implementation funds. This NMTP is in compliance with ATP guidelines as shown in Appendix D. Cost Estimates Planning -level cost assumptions can be used to determine general cost estimates for particular infrastructure projects, based on additional information as projects are further developed and designed. The cost assumptions in Table 10 show the industry standard costs in 2020 dollars for the bicycle and pedestrian treatments recommended in this NMTP. While the estimates reflect typical costs per mile of bikeway (as opposed to per mile of roadway), unit costs do not consider project -specific factors such as right-of-way acquisition, intensive grading, landscaping, intensive utility relocation, or other location -specific factors that may increase actual costs. For some projects, costs may be significantly greater. City staff may use these unit cost figures when estimating a project's overall cost. It is important to note the following general assumptions regarding the cost estimates. First, all cost estimates are 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? Costs do not include environmental remediation or acquisition of right-of-way. Finally, cost estimates fluctuate over time as construction costs escalate, and as such, the costs presented should be considered as rough order of magnitude only. Table 10. Estimated Unit Costs per Recommended Facility Type Class I Bike Path $1,575,000 Class II Bike Lane $25,000 Class III Bike Route $15,000 Class IV Separated $70,000 Bikeway Prioritization Frainework To guide implementation, a prioritization framework was developed to evaluate proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects using the criteria outlined in Table 11. These criteria included findings from public input, improving access to schools and other key destinations, enhancing connectivity of the overall network, cost efficiency, safety, and ensuring facilities serve areas of high need. For each criterion, projects received an individual score; a composite score was developed based on the sum of all five factors evaluated. Total scores falling within the top third are considered high priority projects; total scores falling in the middle third are considered medium priority; and scores falling in the lower third are considered low priority projects. 1 Class II and IV facilities may be substantially higher in cost in the event curb or median modifications are required. 120 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R III A I° i 0 I° i AA M O h I ZED I IS A I°J S P () h L A I I o Ia,i P I. A I\ Table 11. Prioritization Criteria Demand / Public Input Projects in areas of high demand provide benefit to a greater number of people. This criterion uses data about pedestrian and bicycle activity generators to prioritize areas of higher demand. Community members provided feedback on desired improve- ments to the City's network throughout this planning process. Addressing this feedback is a priority of the NMTP. Connectivity Closing gaps in our network will help make biking and walking viable forms of transportation. Cost Safety Equity Lower cost projects can generally be implemented more rapidly and allow limited resources to be distributed more widely. Implementation is a strong focus of this NMTP, and this criterion prioritizes lower -cost and less complex projects. Improving safety is a core goal of this NMTP. This NMTP seeks to improve mobility for all residents, particularly those in vulnerable populations. This NMTP works to prioritize improvements in areas identified as high need in the Equity Analysis and in CalEnviroScreen 3.0. Increases use of non -motorized travel by providing access to the following destinations within 1/4-mile of the proposed project: Access to Schools: 5 points Access to Major Destinations: 5 points Access to Parks & Recreation: 5 points Access to Major Transit Hubs (e.g., McBean Regional Transit Center, Metrolink Stations): 5 points Improvement is at a location specifically identified by commu- nity members during outreach activities: 5 points Provides an essential link in the existing network or provides a regional link: 10 points Does not close a gap in the existing network:0 points Projects can be implemented for: < $100,000: 10 points $100,000 - $200,000: 8 points $200,000 - $400,000: 6 points $400,000 - $600,000: 4 points $600,000 - $800,000: 2 points > $800,000:0 points Project is on (or provides alter- nate access to) a roadway with an BLTS of: 4: 10 points 3:6 points 2: 2 points 1:0 points Improvement is within areas of highest need, as identified in the Combined Composite Equity Score and CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Percentile map:5 points Cumulative: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, or 0 25 Tiered: 10 10or0 Tiered: 10 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, or 0 Tiered: 10 10, 6, 2, 0 Tiered: 5 5 or 0 Maximum Total Points 60 SA i°J"'1 A C I.....A RI I A i°i0,J M+; 0RI Zl::D I RAf ,JSI-"+ yh..IA, 10; ,J PI.....A i,J 1121 The prioritization list is a guide for the City. When funding sources become available, the City will take all available opportunities to propose the most competitive projects. Should opportunities arise to complete projects on lower tiers of the prioritization list, they should be taken. For example, if a new development is required to provide a public benefit along these corridors, proposed bikeways should be considered as an option. If the City plans to repave a corridor that has a recommended bikeway, the City will explore ways to complete bikeways as the street is repaved. Projects were given one of three priorities: Tier 1: High Priority Projects. These are projects that the City will actively seek funding for and dedicate resources to planning and implementation in the next five years (see Table 12). Since many of these projects are of a large-scale, transformational nature, they will require significant outreach and funding. Timelines for outreach and identification of funding sources should be a high priority and immediate next step. The Tier 1 projects that are lower -scale and lower -cost should be considered for immediate implementation in the coming fiscal years. Tier 2: Secondary Priority Projects. These are projects that the City will maintain as potential projects, in the event that funding sources (such as developer impact fees) become available (see Table 13). The City's repaving plan will also take these projects into account as street repaving plans are implemented. These projects may be combined with Tier 1 projects to strengthen the network and gap closure portions of grant applications, and to complement other projects. Tier 3: Other Projects. These are projects that represent long-term opportunities for the City to pursue (see Table 14). While many of these projects received community support, they do not represent the most strategic options for improving connec- tivity, safety, and equity. However, should the City have the opportunity to implement projects from any of the three tiers, it is recommended as all projects have been developed to close network gaps and improve walking, biking, and connecting to transit. 122 I SiAIMA (IL.A1RHA I140I14 AAMOhI ZED I ISAI°iSPOh L A I IoIa,i PI. AI\ Table 12. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 1 Dockweiler Drive 2 2.07 12th Street Dockweiler Drive $52,000 51 (Extension) (Terminus) Sierra Highway 2 3.38 Campus Circle Soledad Canyon Road $84,000 51 Via Princessa 3 1.81 Isabella Parkway Whites Canyon Road $27,000 51 Race Street 3 1.07 Market Avenue Newhall Avenue $16,000 50 Walnut Street Bike Route 3 2.63 Yvette Lane Market Street $39,000 50 Whites Canyon Road 3 1.23 Stillmore Street Via Princessa $19,000 47 Market Street 2 0.37 Newhall Avenue Railroad Tracks $9,000 46 Orchard Village Road 4 2.08 Mill Valley Road Lyons Avenue $805,000 46 Railroad Avenue 1 2.57 Magic Mountain Newhall Metrolink $10,000,000 46 Parkway Station Seco Canyon Frontage 3 1.78 Decoro Drive End of Frontage Road $27,000 46 Road Sierra Highway 3 2.18 Vista Del Canon Soledad Canyon Road $33,000 46 Valley Street 3 1.96 Lyons Avenue Terminus $29,000 46 Whites Canyon Road 2 3.13 Steinway Road Stillmore Street $78,000 46 Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.79 Lost Canyon Road Sand Canyon Rd $1,250,000 45 Sierra Highway 2 0.37 Linda Vista Street City Limits $9,000 42 (Southbound) Decoro Drive 3 0.16 Rio Garza Drive Seco Canyon Road $2,000 41 Del Monte Drive 2 3.78 Summit Place Estaban Parkway $94,000 41 Sand Canyon Road 2 1.18 Railroad (Lost Soledad Canyon Road $29,000 41 Canyon Rd.) Wiley Canyon Road 3 2.40 Vista Ridge Drive Calgrove Boulevard $36,000 41 Bouquet Canyon Trail 1 0.73 Bouquet Canyon Central Park (Main $1,149,000 40 Road Entrance) Calgrove Boulevard 2 0.71 The Old Road Wiley Canyon Road $18,000 40 Garzota Drive / Barbacoa 3 1.55 Dry Creek Trail Alamogordo Road $23,000 40 Drive Via Princessa 2 1.54 Jason Drive Golden Valley Road $38,000 40 Sierra Highway 3 9.68 City Limits (South) Friendly Valley $145,000 39 Parkway Bouquet Canyon Road 1 0.93 Alamogordo Drive Haskell Canyon Road $1,460,000 36 Trail Connector to Railroad 1 0.15 Newhall Avenue Proposed Railroad $234,000 36 Avenue Trail Avenue Trail Copper Hill Drive 2 2.47 Haskell Canyon Bouquet Canyon $62,000 36 Road Road Golden Valley Road 1 0.16 Green Mountain SR 14 On -Ramp $250,000 36 Drive (Westbound) Sand Canyon Road 1 0.88 Soledad Canyon Thompson Ranch $1,379,000 36 Road Drive Santa Clara River Trail 1 1.31 Soledad Canyon Sierra Highway $2,060,000 36 (South Side) Road SA 114"'1 A t 1 A h1I A 1140114 M+"y..lOhI "1 D I R 14SPOh..1 I1+;,y114 PL.... 14 1123 Via Princessa (Extension) 1 2.77 Claibourne Lane Sheldon Avenue $4,360,000 36 8th Street / Newhall 3 0.65 Terminus Market Street $10,000 35 Avenue Dockweiler Drive 2 0.75 Terminus Ivy Lane $19,000 35 Dorothy Street / Langside 3 2.33 Golden Valley Road Whites Canyon Road $35,000 35 Avenue / Steinway Street Espuella Drive 3 0.94 Bouquet Canyon Central Park $14,000 35 Road Isabella Parkway 3 1.71 Golden Triangle Via Princessa $26,000 35 (Southbound) Road Vista Delgado Drive 4 0.09 Dry Creek Trail Decoro Drive $6,000 35 TOTAL 64.31 $23,926,000 Table 13. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 2 Canyon Park Boulevard 2 1.54 Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Road $39,000 32 Lost Canyon Road 3 0.56 La Veda Avenue Sand Canyon Road $8,000 32 Newhall Avenue 1 1.36 6th Street Sierra Highway $2,150,000 32 Arroyo Park Drive 2 1.81 Summit Place McBean Parkway $45,000 31 Dry Creek Trail 1 1.21 Decoro Drive Copper Hill Drive $1,912,000 31 Dry Creek Trail 1 1.01 Newhall Ranch Vista Delgado Drive $1,597,000 31 Road Goldcrest Drive 2 0.77 Valencia Del Monte Drive $19,000 31 Boulevard Lost Canyon Road (New 1 0.22 Soledad Canyon Vista Canyon $341,000 31 Bridge) Road Development Magic Mountain Parkway 4 0.21 Tourney Road Iron Horse Trailhead $15,000 31 (Connector to Iron Horse Trail) Sand Canyon Road 3 5.39 Placerita Canyon Lost Canyon Road $81,000 31 Road Seco Canyon Road 4 0.07 Tupelo Ridge Seco Canyon Frontage $5,000 31 Drive Road Seco Canyon Road 2 0.08 Paragon Drive Tupelo Ridge Drive $2,000 31 (Northbound) Seco Canyon Road 2 0.03 Terminus of Tupelo Ridge Drive $1,000 31 (Southbound) Existing Bike Lane South Fork Trail (South 1 0.30 Orchard Village Newhall Avenue $470,000 31 Side) Road Summit Place 2 0.33 Rockwell Canyon Arroyo Park Drive $8,000 31 Road McBean Parkway 2 0.37 The Old Road 1-5 $9,000 30 Rainbow Glen Drive 3 1.71 Soledad Canyon Sierra Highway $26,000 30 Road 124 I SiAIMA (IL.A1RHA i140i14 AAM,OhI ZED I.C"Ai°iSP+ )h 1 A 1 Ioia,i PI......Ai\ Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.69 Sand Canyon Oak Springs Canyon $1,240,000 30 (Eastern Extension) Road Road Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.75 1540 ft. W. of Discovery Park $4,700,000 30 (Gap by Discovery Park) Edgewater Drive Via Jacara / Avenida Jolita 3 1.04 Ave Navarre Orchard Village Road $16,000 30 / Avenida Frasca Copper Hill Drive (Bridge 1 0.11 San Francisquito San Francisquito Trail $176,000 29 Crossing) Trail (West) (East) Sand Canyon Road 1 0.08 Fire Dept. Station 437 ft. North of Fire $131,000 29 132 Station Copper Hill Drive 1 0.18 San Francisquito Avenida Rancho $278,000 27 Trail Tesoro Flood Control Channel 1 0.13 Oak Ridge Drive Railroad Avenue $206,000 27 (Near Arbor Hill Drive) Bouquet Canyon Road 2 1.51 Steve Jon Street City Line $38,000 26 (Proposed Segment) Bouquet Canyon Trail 1 1.78 Haskell Canyon Copper Hill Drive $2,804,000 26 Road Copper Hill Drive 2 1.78 Tesoro Del Valle Seco Canyon Road $44,000 26 Road Jakes Way 2 2.03 Canyon Park Lost Canyon Road $51,000 26 Boulevard Lost Canyon Road 2 2.27 Lark Way Medley Ridge Drive $57,000 26 Placerita Canyon Road 2 1.46 Choke Cherry Sierra Highway $36,000 26 Lane Rye Canyon Road 2 0.12 Avenue Scott Gateway Village $3,000 26 (Eastbound) Rye Canyon Road 2 0.33 Newhall Ranch Avenue Scott $8,000 26 (Westbound) Road TOTAL 31.22 $12,989,000 Table 14. Recommended Bicycle Projects Including Length and Estimated Costs: Tier 3 Camp Plenty Road 3 1.95 Four Oaks Street 3 0.49 Golden Valley Road 2 2.08 McBean Parkway 3 0.60 Nadal Street 3 1.19 Northpark Drive 3 2.11 Pamplico Drive 3 1.25 Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.86 (South Side) Nadal Street Soledad Canyon Road $29,000 25 Canyon View Drive Camp Plenty Road $7,000 25 Claremore Way Plum Canyon Road $52,000 25 1-5 Rockwell Canyon $9,000 25 Road Camp Plenty Road Whites Canyon Road $18,000 25 Copper Hill Road McBean Parkway $32,000 25 Seco Canyon Road Copper Hill Drive $19,000 25 Lost Canyon Road La Veda Avenue $1,348,000 25 SA 1141 A t 1 A h1 I A 1140114 M+"y 1.OhI "d1D 1 RA 114SPOh..1 110114 P1 M14 1125 Shadow Pines Boulevard 2 1.26 South Fork Trail 1 0.71 (Southern Extension) Sunset Hills Drive 3 0.50 Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.36 8th Street 1 0.07 Citrus Street 2 0.57 Magic Mountain Parkway 2 0.62 Placerita Canyon Road 3 3.77 Sandy Drive 3 1.00 Santa Clara River Trail 1 0.94 (South Side) 8th Street 3 0.73 Avenida Rancho Tesoro 2 0.54 Benz Road 3 0.68 Calla Way 3 0.33 Copper Hill Drive 2 0.40 (Extension) Magic Mountain Parkway 1 0.26 (Railroad Avenue Trail) Pleasantdale Street 3 1.04 Shadow Pines Boulevard 2 1.57 (Extension) Stillmore Street 3 1.12 Valley Center Drive 1 0.31 Needham Ranch Parkway 1 0.60 San Francisquito Creek 1 0.28 Trail (Northern Extension) TOTAL 28.18 Soledad Canyon Grandifloras Road $31,000 25 Road Orchard Village Lyons Avenue $1,113,000 25 Road McBean Parkway Northpark Drive $8,000 25 Santa Clara River The Old Road $564,000 24 Trail (West) Eastern edge Western edge $103,000 23 Valencia Boulevard Magic Mountain $14,000 21 Parkway Citrus Street Auto Center Drive $15,000 21 City Line Sand Canyon Road $57,000 21 Sierra Highway Zev Drive $15,000 21 Sierra Highway Lost Canyon Road $1,487,000 21 Valley Street Terminus $11,000 20 Copper Hill Drive Rancho Tesoro $14,000 20 Copper Hill Drive Bouquet Canyon Road $10,000 20 Canyon View Drive Camp Plenty Road $5,000 20 Copper Hill Drive Bouquet Canyon Rd $10,000 20 (Terminus) (New Align.) South Fork Trail Railroad Avenue $409,000 20 Camp Plenty Road Crossglade Avenue $16,000 20 Grandifloras Road Tick Canyon Road $39,000 20 Camp Plenty Road Crossglade Avenue $17,000 20 Soledad Canyon Golden Valley Road $492,000 19 Road Newhall Avenue Sierra Highway $938,000 17 Copper Hill City Line $434,000 14 $7,514,000 126 I SiAIMA (IL.AIRHA i°i+:; 14 AAM+ RI ZED MAiIJSPOh 1 A 1 Io ,J PI. Ai\ ��.pp���pp(�.) (") II l��ppII.�� II 11"J Al II �;���� 11"J VV II 1' Ih"1 g(")III it IlE 4� 0 A �� �a ��"1 0 �� �� S 811 �� Po �� a PIA �� ^� ���,� �� \N IE E "J 1 S Our City will continue to work with adjacent communities to align priorities for projects where facilities abut boundaries. The City also commits to continue integrating active transportation projects with the regional network of walkways and bikeways in partnership with County agencies and regional bodies such as Los Angeles County, Metro, Metrolink, SCAG, and more. For recommendations along flood control channels and other bodies of water, the City will coordinate with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. In addition, the City will coordinate with Southern California Edison and the Metropolitan Water District to implement active transportation projects along utility rights -of -way. Lastly, as Caltrans is a large funding source for active transportation projects within the state, and further maintains freeways inside the Santa Clarita boundaries, additional coordination with this agency is important. 1.Ji 1111II:,"') II 111111 S(')1Ji IG°1 E S As with many jurisdictions in the region, Santa Clarita utilizes regional, state, and federal funding sources to implement bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and programs. Typically, these dollars are distributed to jurisdictions throughout California through a competitive grant process. The City has a successful track record of securing funding from these sources for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects and programs. However, these funding sources continue to become increasingly competitive. Transportation funding can change drastically when there are modifications to policies and new taxes and fees are adopted. Regionally, transportation funding increased with the approval of Measure M in 2016 by Los Angeles County voters. A portion of Measure M dollars are granted to the City as local return funding, and an additional two percent of County funding is specifically set aside for active transportation projects, similar to those identified in this plan. In 2017, state -level funding for transportation augmented through increases in the statewide gas tax and vehicle registration fee (SB 1). The California State Legislature passed these increases to address the growing backlog of roadway maintenance issues statewide, coupled with the adoption of several climate initiatives, such as cap -and -trade, which brings new revenue to the State from the sale and transfer of emission credits. Federal transportation funding is primarily secured through grant programs run by State and regional agencies such as Metro, SCAG, and Caltrans. Federal funding is perhaps the most uncertain, as the primary federal source of funding —the federal gas tax —has not been raised since 1993. Federal revenue for transportation is allocated through the federal surface transportation bill, which is developed and authorized by Congress infrequently. A full list of potential funding sources and the types of projects eligible for these sources is provided in Table 15. As the funding environment is constantly changing, many of the sources identified may be discontinued or new funding opportunities may become available. City staff will remain vigilant and maintain focus on adapting to secure funding from sources of revenue as opportunities arise. SA i°J 1 A C I A RI I A i°i0'J 6,r;+; 0R1 E:D I RAiIJSI-"+ yR. AI 10 'J P1 A i°J I ]VZ7 Table 15. Funding Sources FEDERAL Fixing America's Surface Federal Highway The FAST Act, which replaced the Moving Ahead Transportation Act (FAST Act) Administration (FHWA) for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) in 2015, provides long-term funding for certain surface transportation projects, including walking- and biking -related projects, through 2020. Congestion Mitigation and Air Federal Highway CMAQ provides funding to state and local Quality Improvement Program Administration (FHWA) agencies for transportation projects that help (CMAQ) meet Clean Air Act objectives. CMAQ funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian projects that are included in the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) current long-term transpor- tation plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Highway Safety Improvement Federal Highway HSIP is a data -driven program aimed at reducing Program (HSIP) Administration (FHWA) traffic fatalities and injuries on all public roads. Eligible projects include crossing treatments, traffic calming projects, and other bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Federal Highway RTP is an annual federal funding program for Administration (FHWA) recreational trails and trails -related projects. Eligible applicants include local public agencies and nonprofit organizations. The program is administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and requires a 12% local match. Rivers, Trails, and Conservation National Park Service (NPS) RTCA is a National Park Service program that Assistance Program (RTCA) supports community -led natural resource conser- vation and outdoor recreation projects. Better Utilizing Investments U.S. Department of The BUILD (formerly TIGER) reimbursement grant to Leverage Development Transportation (USDOT) is available to state and local agencies. Eligible Discretionary Grants (BUILD) projects include: recreational trails, road diets, separated bike lanes, shared- use paths, side- walks, signal improvements, signed pedestrian or bicycle routes, traffic calming, trailside and trailhead facilities, bicycle parking, repair stations, and bike share programs. Community Development Block U.S. Department of This program funds local development activities, Grant Program (CDBG) Housing and Urban such as affordable housing and anti -poverty Development (USHUD) programs, in low -to -moderate -income commu- nities, as well as supporting infrastructure. Funds can be used to acquire property and build public facilities such as streets, sidewalks, and recre- ational facilities. National Priority Safety Program National Highway Traffic This program encourages States to address Safety Administration national priorities for reducing highway deaths (NHTSA) and injuries through a variety of programs including non -motorized safety. Grants are awarded to State Highway Safety agencies for implementation or disbursement. 128 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R H A i° i 0 i° i AA M O h I ZED I IS A i°J S P O h 'I AI I o ia,i P I. A i\ Table 15. Funding Sources, continued 4r_1tt Active Transportation Program California Department of The program consolidates previous existing state (ATP) Transportation (Caltrans) and federal transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program into a single program for improving active transpor- tation facilities in the state of California. Eligible projects include improvements to existing bikeways and walkways which improve mobility, access, or safety for non -motorized users. Sustainable Transportation California Department of Planning Grant Program Transportation (Caltrans) Transportation Development Act California Department of Article III (SB 821) Transportation (Caltrans) Available to all levels of government, this program offers two types of grants: Strategic Partnerships and Sustainable Communities. Projects are expected to "identify and address mobility defi- ciencies in the multimodal transportation system, encourage stakeholder collaboration, involve active public engagement, integrate Smart Mobility 2010 concepts, and ultimately result in programmed system improvements." The Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article III (SB 821) uses monies collected from the state gasoline tax to provide grants through Regional Transportation Planning agencies to fund transportation improvements. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is responsible for allocating this money on a per capita basis to cities within Los Angeles County with a focus on active transporta- tion and public transit development. State Transportation California Transportation STIP funds are available for new construction Improvement Program (STIP) Commission projects that add capacity to the transportation network. Funding is a mix of state, federal, and local taxes and fees and consists of two compo- nents: Caltrans's Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP) and Regional Transportation Planning agencies' Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). Pedestrian and bicycle projects may be programmed under ITIP and RTIP. Local Partnership Program California Transportation This program provides local and regional trans - Commission portation agencies that have passed sales tax measures, developer fees, or other imposed trans- portation fees with a continuous appropriation of $200 million annually to fund transportation improvement projects including biking, walking, safety, and health -related projects. S A i°JIB; C I..ARIl i°i+: 14 MMOhl ZED I. A� IJ"SI-"ORAI14 PI..A;,J 1129 Solution for Congested Corridors California Transportation This statewide, competitive program makes Program (SCCP) Commission $250 million available annually for projects that implement specific transportation performance improvements and are part of a comprehen- sive corridor plan. Projects must provide more transportation choices while preserving the character of local communities. All projects must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan and an existing comprehen- sive corridor plan. Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Office of Traffic Safety These grants can be used to fund existing or new Grants (OTS) traffic safety programs. Proposals should include the seriousness of the problem, crash statistics, and potential traffic safety impacts. Grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs have included bicycle rodeo education programs in schools, free helmets, senior education, and Vision Zero outreach, among others. Environmental Enhancement and California Natural This grant funds projects that reduce pollution or Mitigation Funds Resources Agency the consumption of natural resources and energy. Projects fall into one of the following categories: urban forestry, resource lands, or mitigation projects. Trails qualify as air pollution mitigation projects and can be funded by the program. Recreational Trails and California Natural The California Natural Resources Agency provides Greenways Grant Program Resources Agency funding for non -motorized infrastructure devel- opment and improvement projects that promote access to parks, waterways, and outdoor recre- ational pursuits. Affordable Housing and California Strategic Growth This program provides grants and affordable Sustainable Communities Council housing loans for transit -oriented development Program and related infrastructure and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bikeway, walkway, and trail projects are key elements of successful affordable housing grant applications and must connect the housing site to transit or other key destinations (school, health care, etc.) and be constructible within a 4-year period. 130 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R H A i° i 0 i° i AA M,O M I ZED I. M A i°�J M P () M 'I" AI I o ia,i P I...... A i\ Table 15. Funding Sources, continued Sustainable Communities Southern California Program Association of Governments (SCAG) Metro Local Return Program Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Metro Active Transport (MAT) Los Angeles County Program Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Metro Open Streets Program Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Benefit Assessment Districts Local Agencies Community Facilities Districts or Local Agencies Mello -Roos Enhanced Infrastructure Local Agencies Financing District (EIFD) The program provides technical assistance and a variety of grants to SCAG memberjurisdic- tions. Grants are available in three categories: Integrated Land Use (Sustainable Land Use Planning, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Land Use & Transportation Integration); Active Transportation (Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Plans); and Green Region (Natural Resource Plans, Climate Action Plans (CAPS) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction programs). Proposition A, Proposition C, Measure R, and Measure M Local Return programs are each one-half cent sales taxes that finance countywide transit development. Funds from Propositions C, R, and M can be used for bicycle -related uses such as infrastructure, signage, bicycle sharing, and education efforts. These Local Return Funds are distributed monthly to jurisdictions on a per capita basis. Established by Measure M, the MAT Program is expected to fund more than $857 million (in 2015 dollars) in active transportation infrastructure projects over the course of 40 years. The Program will operate in two to five-year cycles; applica- tions for Cycle 1 close April 2, 2020. Metro will allocate up to $2 million annually through a competitive application process, to fund local Open Streets events in Los Angeles County cities. There is just over $1 million avail- able for grants for the FY 2020 Mini -cycle. Any city/jurisdiction or multi -jurisdictional team can apply for a maximum of $500,000 per single event. Benefit Assessment Districts are used by local governments in California to pay for the cost of providing services to a community. Charges to the community are based on the concept of assessing only those properties that directly benefit from the service. Bikeways, walkways, trails, and related facilities are eligible to be funded. The designation of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), also known as Mello -Roos, allows any county, city, special district, or school district to obtain additional public funding to pay for public works projects within the district. Funding can be used for programs, projects and amenities related to walking, biking, and trails. EIFDs were approved by the California Legislature in 2015 to allow communities to establish specific districts in which they can collect local property tax revenues to fund local infrastructure projects. S A ia,i I A C I. A h I I A i° i 0 i° i MM` O h IZED ..I" C" A i°J S P, y h ..IMA I I0 i14 P I A ia,i 1131 J TL�I_1 t PeopleForBikes Community PeopleForBikes This program supports bicycle infrastructure Grant Program projects including bike paths, lanes, trails, and bridges, as well as bike parks and pump tracks. Also included are end -of -trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, bike repair stations and bike storage. Funding can be used for engineering and design work, construction costs including mate- rials, labor, and equipment rental, and reasonable volunteer support costs. Plan4Health Coalitions American Planning The American Planning Association (APA) and Association/American the American Public Health Association (APHA) Public Health Association work to build local capacity in addressing popu- lation health goals and promoting the inclusion of health in non-traditional sectors such as transportation. Doppelt Family Trail Rails -to -Trails Conservancy This fund offers two types of grants: Community Development Fund Support Grants and Project Transformation Grants. The grants help organizations begin or complete trail development and improvement projects. National Fish and Wildlife National Wildlife The Foundation provides grants for bicycle and Foundation Foundation pedestrian projects through a program called Acres for America. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations may apply. 10-Minute Walk Campaign National Recreation and The 10-Minute Walk Campaign is focused Park Association on increasing access to high -quality parks. Applicants must be local government agencies or non -profits that manages parks. American Greenways Eastman Getches-Wilkinson Center This national program provides small grants to Kodak Awards local, regional, or statewide nonprofit organi- zations to support the planning and design of greenways. Funds may be used for the planning and design of greenways. 132 I Si A IM A( 11 A 1R H A i° i 0 i° i AA M O h I ZED I IS A i°J S P O h 'I AI I +) ia,i P I. A i\ Design Guidelines Various pedestrian and bicycle design guidelines present tools for creating a pedestrian- and bicycle - friendly, safe, and accessible community. These guidelines are not a substitute for a more thorough evaluation by a professional upon implementation of facility improvements, but instead offer an overview of best practices established across the nation. The design guidelines and recommendations listed are not intended to replace existing state or national mandatory or advisory standards nor the exercise of engineering judgment by licensed professionals, but will instead help inform the City's decisions when evaluating new projects. National and state design guidance and details can be found in the following documents. "J A 11"" II (")['JAL, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities (2004) provides comprehensive guidance on planning and designing for people on foot and using other mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Offering similar guidance for bicycle facility design, the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (2012) provides guidance on dimensions, use, and layout of specific bicycle facilities. The National Association of City Transportation Officials' (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide (2013) is the most recent publication of nationally recognized urban street design standards, and offers guidance on the current state of the practice designs. AASHTO's A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (2011), commonly referred to as the "Green Book," contains current design research and practices for highway and street geometric design. FHWA's Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Report (2016) is a resource to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities. It provides an overview of bicycle and pedestrian designs for these communities, as well as examples of peer communities. S 11 A,"I,� IE L.11 II I[)A11`J E The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) (2014) is an amended version of the FHWA MUTCD 2009 edition modified for use in California. While standards presented in the CA MUTCD substantially conform to the FHWA MUTCD, the State of California follows local practices, laws, and requirements with regards to signing, striping, and other traffic control devices. As of publication, the document has been published as Revision 4 in March 2019. The California Highway Design Manual (HDM) (Updated 2015) establishes uniform policies and procedures to carry out highway design functions for the California Department of Transportation. Complete Intersections: A Guide to Reconstructing Intersections and Interchanges for Bicyclists and Pedestrians (2010) is a reference guide presenting information and concepts related to improving conditions for pedestrians and bicycle riders at major intersections and interchanges. The guide can be used to inform minor signage and striping changes to intersections, as well as major changes and designs for new intersections. Main Street, California: A Guide for Improving Community and Transportation Vitality (2013) reflects California's current manuals and policies that improve multimodal access, livability, and sustainability within the transportation system. The guide recognizes the overlapping and sometimes competing needs of main streets, especially those that are operated as part of the State's highway system. Caltrans produced a memorandum entitled "Design Flexibility in Multimodal Design" (2014) that encourages flexibility and context -sensitivity in highway design. The memo stated that "Publications such as NACTO's Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide... are resources that Caltrans and local entities can reference when making planning and design decisions on the State highway system and local streets and roads." S A ia,i 1 A C I. A hI I A i,i0i,i M0..1 0hI ,d'.D ..1 R A ia,iSP0h..1 110ia,i PI A ia,i 17V.33 RESOLUTION 08- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the City Council contracted with Alta Planning + Design to develop a City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to study the needs of non -motorized travel in Santa Clarita; and WHEREAS, a City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan has been prepared with extensive public outreach and stakeholder consideration, and provides data analysis of existing non -motorized facilities, as well as transit facilities, and makes recommendations for future improvements for cyclists, pedestrians, transit connections, safe routes to schools, planning, and funding; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the goals, objectives, and measures of effectiveness stated in the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan are worthy of pursuit, and the implementation recommendations are worthy of consideration in a phased manner as specific project details are developed and presented back to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan is adopted as a guide in the development of bicycle, pedestrian, transit, safe routes to schools, planning, and funding recommendations. SECTION 2. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan be reviewed approximately every five years to determine its validity in ever changing community circumstances, and recommended revisions be presented to the City Council for consideration. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to update the Bicycle and Trail Master Plan element of the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan when deemed necessary. SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based on the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Negative Declaration was advertised on September 23, 2007, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from September 21, 2007, to October 23, 2007. c. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have an effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa Clarita. d. The location of the documents and other material, which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan project file within the Public Works Department and is in the custody of the Director of Public Works. e. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2008. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _day of 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution 08- , adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California on , 2008, which is now on file in my office. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of , 2008. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Susan Caputo Deputy City Clerk M CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION [X] Proposed [ ] Final MASTER CASE NO: City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan PERMIT/PROJECT: APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Public Works Department LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Citywide DESCRIPTION OF The City of Santa Clarita is proposing to adopt and implement a THE PROJECT: citywide transportation plan specifically for non -motorized modes of transportation. The Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan guides the future development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, paseos and trails within the City. This plan was developed over two years, with extensive input from the community, and seeks to meet the community's needs and desires for pleasant, enjoyable and safe places to bicycle and walk. The plan focuses on the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, planning and policies related to bicycling and walking, non -motorized connections to transit, and safe routes to schools. No land use designation changes are proposed with this application. Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita [X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Mitigation measures for this project: [X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached LISA M. HARDY, AICP PLANNING MANA�R Prepared by: Fred Follstad, AICP, Senior Planner (Signature) (Name/Title) Public Review Period From: September 21, 2007 To: October 23, 2007 Public Notice Given On: September 23, 2007 [X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice CERTIFICATION DATE: s /cd/current/environmental\Neg Dec for Non Motorized Plan.doc Page 1 of 25 INITIAL STUDY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Project Title/Master Case Number: Lead Agency name and address: Contact person and phone number: Project location: Applicant's name and address: General Plan designation: Zoning: Description of project and setting: City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Fred Follstad Senior Planner (661)255-4330 The proposed plan would be applicable citywide in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California. City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 N/A N/A The City of Santa Clanta is proposing to adopt and implement a citywide transportation plan specifically for non -motorized modes of transportation. With extensive input from the community and collaborative efforts with developers, the City has already made walling and bicycling a focal point in neighborhood development and connectivity. The proposed Non -Motorized Transportation Plan will guide future development of non -motorized transportation as well as provide a guideline for improvement of existing infrastructure. It will also include recommendations for facility maintenance, awareness and increased safety in relationship to automotive contact, sustaining a quality of life known to the residents and for increasing the funding available so that essential improvements can be done as recommended. See Figures 1-4 for graphics of the existing non -motorized transportation facilities in Santa Clanta. In addition to identifying existing non -motorized transportation facilities and City policies and programs related to non -motorized travel, the proposed Non -Motorized Transportation Plan will guide the development of non - motorized transportation facilities in the future. The proposed plan includes recommended bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, design recommendations (e.g., Page 2 of 25 v end of trip facilities, signage and striping, and bicycle - sensitive loop detectors), maintenance procedures, and programmatic recommendations (e.g., education programs, establishing an advisory committee, creating a multi -modal access guide). It is important to note, however, the adoption of the proposed plan, itself, will does not authorize any specific improvement projects. Rather, such projects would minimally require further discretionary authorization from the City of Santa Clarita. 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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' or a "Less than Significant With Mitigation" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Agriculture Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology / Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous [ ] Hydrology / Water Quality [ ] Land Use / Planning Materials [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation / Traffic [ ] Utilities / Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance B. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find 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 by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least 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. r [ ] I find 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 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 required. �f IZ-07 Fred Fo stad, AICP, Senior Planner Date Page 8 of 25 C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] limited to, primary/secondary ridgelines, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? e) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - 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. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? d) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: Page 9 of 25 a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? f) Other IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any 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? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] I I [X] b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat [ ] or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] resident or rrugratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Page 10 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Oak trees? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat [ ] Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? g) Affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or Significant [ ] Natural Area (SNA) as identified on the City of Santa Clarita ESA Delineation Map? h) Other [ ] V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a [ ] historical resource as defined in'15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of [ ] an archaeological resource pursuant to'15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy or impact a unique [ ] paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [] [] `[X] d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred [ ] [ ] outside of formal cemeteries? e) Other [ ] [ ] VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS — Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial [ ] [ ] adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving• 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 other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Page 11 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] liquefaction? iv) Landslides? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] b) Result in substantial wind or water soil erosion or the loss [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of topsoil, either on or off site? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] that would become unstable as a result of the project, and - potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? f) Change in topography or ground surface relief features? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic yards or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] more? h) Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 10% [ ] [ ] [] [X] natural grade? i) The destruction, covering or modification of any unique [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] geologic or physical feature? j) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials9 Page 12 of 25 b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving explosion or the release of hazardous materials into the environment (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, fuels, or radiation)? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] [] I [X] c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely [ ] [] [] [X] hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] hazardous 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? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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 safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? i) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] hazards (e.g. electrical transmission lines, gas lines, oil pipelines)? j) Other [ ] VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: Page 13 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit 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 a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or area, including through the alteration`of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off -site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] k) Changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course and [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] direction of surface water and/or groundwater? Page 14 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation i) Other modification of a wash, channel creek or river? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 1) Impact Stormwater Management in any of the following [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] ways: i) Potential impact of project construction and project [ ] post -construction activity on storm water runoff? ii) Potential discharges from areas for materials storage, [ ] vehicle or equipment' fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? iii) Significant environmentally harmful increase in the [ ] flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff? iv) Significant and environmentally harmful increases in [ ] erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? v) Storm water discharges that would significantly [ ] impair or contribute to the impairment of the beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.) vi) Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage [ ] systems, watersheds, and/or water bodies? vii) Does the proposed project include provisions for the [ ] separation, recycling, and reuse of materials both during construction and after project occupancy? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Disrupt or physically divide an established community [ ] (including a low-income or minority community)? b) Conflict 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 coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? I [] [X] [] [X] [] Page 15 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] natural community conservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? X. MINERAL AND ENERGY 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? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important [ ] mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? c) Use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient [ ] manner? XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in [ ] excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive [ ] groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels [ ] in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient [ ] noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? 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 expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ ] would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Page 16 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere (especially affordable housing)? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] construction of replacement housing elsewhere? XIII. PUBLIC, SERVICES - Would the project result in: a) 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: i) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] ii) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iii) Schools? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iv) Parks? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] XIV. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: Page 17 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? h) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Page 18 of 25 d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] I I [X] e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] regulations related to solid waste? XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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 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? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" 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)? c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Page 19 of 25 D. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND/OR EARLIER ANALYSIS: Section and Subsections I Evaluation of Impacts I. AESTHETICS a.-c.) No impact — The adoption of the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) will not affect any scenic vistas or other scenic resources within the City of Santa Clanta. The proposed NMTP would not entitle any development. Future projects subject to the proposed plan may involve aesthetic changes within the City; and the potential aesthetic impacts of such subsequent projects will be evaluated pursuant to CEQA on a project -by -project basis prior to the implementation of each individual project. Adoption of the proposed plan, itself (i.e., without further discretionary actions of the City of Santa Clarita), would not adversely impact any scenic vistas, scenic resources, scenic roadway corridors, or the aesthetic character of the City. d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not affect any light or glare in day or nighttime views. Other than recommending lighting to highlight pedestrian routes and increase their safety, the proposed NMTP would not affect lighting or glare. No change in lighting policy is proposed. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact related to light or glare. II. AGRICULTURE a.-c.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not affect any farmland RESOURCES identified by the California Resources Agency, farmland designated under a Williamson Act Contract, and will not convert any farmland to non-agricultural use. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact to agricultural resources. III. AIR QUALITY a.-d.) No impact — Santa Clanta is located in the South Coast Air Basin of California (SCAB), a 6,600-square-mile area encompassing Orange County and the nondesert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The City is under jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Basin Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD has adopted an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the SCAB, which includes transportation management measures, strict controls on automobile emissions, new industrial controls, 'extension of controls to very small sources, and restrictions on the use of various types of products, such as paints and coatings, in order to manage the Basin's air quality. However, the proposed NMTP will not alter any of the aforementioned measures directly. Subsequent developments in the areas where the proposed policies are implemented will likely affect the local air quality in the future. The potential air quality impacts of future development projects will be evaluated on a project -by -project basis pursuant to CEQA prior to the implementation of each project. Regardless, subsequent development projects will be required to adhere to the standards set forth in the AQMP. Therefore, no air quality impacts are anticipated at this time and no mitigation is required. e.) No impact — The proposal does not include any physical development at this time. The proposed NMTP may apply to future improvement Page 20 of 25 projects within the City. However, the proposed plan does not remove any odor -related regulations and would not foreseeably lead to a change in the generation of odor. IV. BIOLOGICAL a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP does not include the modification RESOURCES of any habitat and would not otherwise affect any candidate, sensitive or special status species identified by the Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Further, the proposed NMTP will not have any adverse affect on any riparian habitat or wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The proposed NMTP will help to guide non -motorized transportation within the City, but does not authorize any specific improvements. . Further, the proposed NMTP would not remove environmental review requirements for any future improvements. In addition, there is no proposed alteration to any wildlife corridor or migratory fish corridor proposed and no change to any regulation or code protecting such resources. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would cause no impacts to sensitive species, sensitive natural community, riparian habitat, or wetlands. e.) No impact — The City of Santa Clarita has an Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance that regulates the development adjacent to and under oak trees. At this time, there are no proposed modifications to the Oak Tree Ordinance. Therefore, no impacts to local policies are anticipated with the proposed plan. ' f.-g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP proposes no alterations to any local or regional habitat conservation plan (HCP) or any SEA (Significant Ecological Area) or SNA (Significant Natural Area). The provisions of such plans and SEA/SNA restrictions would continue to apply to any non -motorized transportation improvement project undertaken in the future. Therefore, no impact is anticipated with respect to any HCP, SEA or SNA. V. CULTURAL a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any impact on RESOURCES cultural resources in the City of Santa Clarita. Adoption of the plan itself will not alter any unique geological feature, paleontological resource, any human remains or affect any historical or archeological resource. However, the proposed plan will guide future non -motorized transportation improvements, which may impact cultural resources. The potential cultural resource impacts of such future improvements will be evaluated on a project -by -project basis pursuant to CEQA prior to their implementation. No impact to any archeological, historical or cultural resource would be caused by adopting the proposed NMTP. VI. GEOLOGY AND a. i-iv) No impact — Southern California has numerous active and SOILS potentially active faults that could affect the City. As stated in the City's General Plan, the City is susceptible to geologic hazards in the event of a major earthquake (magnitude 8.3) along the San Andreas Fault. This could result in ground failure and liquefaction. However, the proposed NMTP, itself, does not authorize any improvement projects, and would not change the requirements of future development to follow all state and Page 21 of 25 City construction codes/regulations. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no impact related to exposure of people or structures to any adverse effects of seismic activity. b.-e.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not result in any erosion or location of structures on or near unstable soil, expansive or otherwise. Furthermore, the proposal would not affect requirements of future improvements to comply with all state and City construction codes/regulations. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact with respect to erosion, unstable or expansive soil. f.-i.) No impact — The proposed NMTP is a regulatory adjustment and does not include any improvements at this time. It does not involve any improvements that would alter topography, ground surface, or a physical feature and does not involve any earth movement or grading. The intent of the plan is to guide the implementation of the non -motorized transportation development and design. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no impact to topography, graded slopes, or geological features. VII. HAZARDS AND a.-d, i.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not directly expose HAZARDOUS people to health hazards or hazardous materials and would not interfere MATERIALS with any emergency response plans. The proposed plan would guide non -motorized transportation improvements throughout the City However, subsequent improvement projects would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and development codes and federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations. Furthermore, no improvement projects would be authorized by adoption of the NMTP and the noted potential effects would only occur as a subsequent affect of future improvements, which are subject to individual CEQA review. Therefore, no impact due to hazardous materials is anticipated as a result of adopting the proposed NMTP. e.-f.) No impact — The proposal includes no changes to land uses or development standards for land within two (2) miles of an airport and airfield or otherwise within an airport land use plan. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would not affect the risks of land uses adjacent to airports or airfields and the proposal would have no related impacts. g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not affect the implementation of emergency response plans, and would have no related impacts. h.) No impacts — The proposed NMTP would not directly increase the risks of wildland fires, and would not change the regulations or development standards governing development adjacent to wildlands. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no related impacts. VIII. HYDROLOGY a.-b.) No impact — The proposed project would not impact water quality AND WATER QUALITY standards, nor affect groundwater supplies. The proposal will not be responsible for direct development impacts. However, subsequent improvement projects in the City would be required to comply with the Page 22 of 25 0 standards put forth in the City's General Plan and all Clean Water Act Requirements, including the National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Therefore, the project will have no related impacts. c.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any flooding, tsunami, drainage pattern, or runoff, drainage system, water quality, or of Stormwater Management sSystem impacts. As mentioned previously, the proposed project is plan focusing specially on increasing and improving the use of non -motorized transportation within the City and will not be responsible for direct development impacts. However, subsequent improvement projects in the City would be required to comply with the standards put forth in the City's General Plan and all Clean Water Act Requirements, including the National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES); and such projects would be subject to individual project -level environmental review pursuant CEQA. Furthermore, the proposed NMTP would not change any hydrology or water quality - related codes, laws, permits, or regulations Therefore, the project will have no related impacts. IX. LAND USE AND a.) No impact — The proposed plan will guide the implementation of non - PLANNING motorized transportation . There are existing policies in place, which have been guiding the development of such non -motorized transportation options in the City, such as trails, paseos, lanes and sidewalks. The plan also concentrates on improving connectivity within the City and increasing the safety among interactions between those using motorized vehicles and those using modes of non -motorized transit. The objective is to implement a plan and guide the creation of new and expand existing infrastructures for non -motorized transportation. No established community would be disrupted or physically divided due to the proposal and, therefore, no impact would occur. b.) Less than significant — The proposed plan is a document which will be used to guide the implementation of new and further upgrading of existing non -motorized transportation throughout the City. There are existing plans and standards currently used to guide non -motorized transportation, including but not limited to the City of Santa Clarita General Plan (specifically, the Circulation and Land Use Elements), the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and regional programs such as the Highway Design Manual from Caltrans, the 2001 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan. The NMTP makes recommendations to identify and improve needs of the City's biking, walking, horseback riding and other modes that do not involve vehicles. The purpose is to identify and prioritize bikeway needs, identify needed facilities and services, enhance and preserve the quality of life in the City, improve safety, maximize funding sources for implementation and prioritize capital improvements While other plans and standards currently apply to non -motorized transportation, the proposed plan would not conflict with any such plans in a manner that would cause adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, the proposed plan would cause no significant impacts related to consistency with applicable land Page 23 of 25 use plans, policies, and regulations. . c.) No impact — The proposal would not conflict with any habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. Therefore, the project would have no adverse impacts on conservation plans. X. MINERAL AND a.-c.) No impact — The City of Santa Clarita is, rich in mineral resources. ENERGY RESOURCES Gold mining and oil production historically have been the principal mineral extraction activities in and around the Santa Clarita Valley. Other minerals found in the planning area include construction aggregate, titanium, and tuff. Mineral resources and extraction areas are shown in Exhibit OS-5 of the City's General Plan. The proposed NMTP would neither result in increased removal of any mineral and energy resources nor prevent the mining of such resources. Therefore, the proposed NMTP will have no impact on known mineral resources or energy resources in the City. XI. NOISE a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not expose persons to or cause the generation of excess noise levels, groundborne vibration, or increase ambient noise in the City of Santa Clarita. The NMTP, in fact, does not propose any development at this time that would impact noise levels in the City. The proposed plan would guide future non -motorized transportation improvements within the City However, the proposed plan does not remove any noise -related regulations and would not foreseeably lead to a change in the generation of noise. Therefore, no impact to noise levels is anticipated with the plan. e.-£) No impact — There are no airports, airfields, or airport land use plans within the City. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would result in no impacts related to airport noise. XII. POPULATION a.-c.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not induce substantial AND HOUSING population growth in the City, either directly or indirectly, nor would any of the proposed activities cause displacement of existing homes or people. The proposed project is a planning document and does not authorize and improvements at this time. Furthermore, the plan would help to streamline the permitting process so that future development would incorporate non -motorized modes of transportation. The proposed NMTP would not alter the City's population projections and is consistent with the City's General Plan. Therefore, the project would have no impacts to population and housing. XIII. PUBLIC a. i-iv) No impact — The proposed project will not increase the need for SERVICES fire protection, police protection, school services, or increase the need for parks. The proposed plan would encourage the use of non -motorized transportation and guides future non -motorized transportation improvements. The proposed plan could benefit public services by result in improvement non -motorized recreation, improved non -motorized routes to schools, and improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and Page 24 of 25 equestrians, thus, reducing the demand for police services. The proposed plan would have no adverse impacts on fire protection, police protection, schools, or parks. XIV. RECREATION a.-b.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any adverse impact on recreational amenities within the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed project is a planning document that could aid recreational facilities by providing guidelines for improving pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian facilities and by encouraging non -motorized travel/access to recreational facilities. Therefore, no significant impact to recreation would be caused by the proposed NMTP. XV. a.-b.) No impact — The proposed project would have no impacts that would TRANSPORTATION / cause an increase in traffic load and capacity on street systems. TRAFFIC Conversely, by promoting biking and walking in the City, the NMTP may have a beneficial impact on vehicular traffic. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would not result in any new or different traffic impacts and would have no adverse impacts on vehicular travel. c.-f, h.) No impact — The project would have no impacts on City traffic systems including emergency routes, parking capacity, air traffic patters, or increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use. In some cases, the proposed plan could improve safety/remove incompatible uses by encouraging more effective non -motorized travel. g) Less than significant — The proposed plan is a document that will be used to guide the implementation of new and further upgrading of existing non -motorized transportation throughout the City. There are existing plans and standards currently used to guide non -motorized transportation, including but not limited to the City of Santa Clarita General Plan (specifically, the Circulation and Land Use Elements), the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and regional programs such as the Highway Design Manual from Caltrans, the 2001 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan. The NMTP makes recommendations to identify and improve needs of the City's biking, walking, horseback riding and other modes that do not involve vehicles. The purpose is to identify and prioritize bikeway needs, identify needed facilities and services, enhance and preserve the quality of life in the City, improve safety, maximize funding sources for implementation and prioritize capital improvements. While other plans and standards currently apply to non -motorized transportation, the proposed plan would not conflict with any such plans in a manner that would cause adverse environmental impacts. Rather, the proposed plan would further the City's intentions for non -motorized travel. Therefore, the proposed plan would cause no significant impacts related to consistency with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. XVI. UTILITIES AND a.-g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP does not include any development SERVICE SYSTEMS at this time. Therefore, the project would not result in the construction Page 25 of 25 of new water facilities, expansion of existing facilities, affect drainage patterns, water treatment services, and furthermore, no impacts to the City's landfill capacity would occur. The construction of any subsequent improvements would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and all applicable utility purveyors. Compliance with these requirements would ensure all federal, state and local statutes and imposed regulations are met. Therefore, no impacts to utilities or service systems would occur. XVII. MANDATORY a.-c.) No impact — The project will have no impact on the environment that FINDINGS OF would lead to a substantial reduction In the habitat of a fish or wildlife SIGNIFICANCE species, or reduce or restrict the number of rare, threatened or endangered species. The proposed plan does not involve any physical development at this time. The proposed NMTP may apply to future development projects within the City as well as address the needs of existing infrastructure. However, the proposal does not remove any established City regulations that protect any plant and animal species. Due to the nature of the proposed NMTP, the proposal would not contribute to any cumulative impacts and would not cause environmental effects that would adversely affect humans. Rather, the proposed NMTP is intended to improve the human environment by stimulating the use, promotion and expansion of non -motorized transportation options in the City. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impacts that could result in a Mandatory Findings of Significance. O \_cities counties_\Santa Clanta - CIP\Non Motorized Plan\lnitial Study\Santa Clanta Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Initial StudyJnib072707 doc NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTION Main Components Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The development and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities provides for people -friendly streets, paths, trails, and activity centers, and supports sustainable community development. The Plan identifies strategies and includes recommendations for a bicycle network, pedestrian improvements, path design, motorist and cyclist education and encouragement programs, amenities, and specific bicycle and pedestrian projects, which are identified on a Citywide Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities and Trails map. Planning. Land use patterns and policies that encourage the accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians are important in increasing non -motorized transportation use. Providing interesting travel route destinations that are close by and a mix of uses allow for the combination of trips for maximum convenience. The Plan offers solutions for increasing bicycle and pedestrian trips through the implementation of land use regulations and policies, which encourage bicycle and pedestrian -friendly development. Transit. Public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities complement each other. Transit increases the length and variety of possible bicycle and pedestrian trips, making it possible for people to choose these transportation modes more frequently. The Plan identifies the need to make transit more pleasant, safe, and convenient by improving access to and from the station, and connecting the complete transit journey from "door to door." The Plan cites recommendations such as bus stop location distances, amenities, bicycle parking, and encouragement programs. Safe Routes to School. Safe Routes to School refers to a variety of programs aimed at promoting walking and bicycling to school, and improving traffic safety around school areas through education, incentives, and engineering methods. The Plan process worked with three pilot schools, Newhall Elementary, Santa Clarita Elementary, and Cedarcreek Elementary, and created a "toolbox" to be used by all schools to address overall visibility, pedestrian crossing improvements, and education and encouragement recommendations. Funding Strategies for Implementation. A key source of funding for bicycle , construction projects is the California Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA). The State of California (State) requires that applicants to the BTA have an adopted bikeways plan that includes a number of specific elements related to bicycle commuting, land uses, multimodal connections, funding, and public input. The City of Santa Clarita Non - Motorized Transportation Plan includes the elements required by the State to qualify for consideration for available funding. SAPVI UNNon-Motorized Plan main components doc NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTION Public Meeting Comments June 2006 Open House On June 26, 2006, the City held a Biking and Walking Open House, which was attended by approximately 35 Santa Clarita residents. After a brief presentation, residents broke into six working groups to mark up maps with well -designed areas, problem areas, and desired improvements. Comments leaned heavily toward bicycle issues. The following comments were received: ■ Existing network was excellent and should be maintained and expanded. ■ More loop trails, connections between existing trails, and on -street bike facilities. ■ On -street bicycle facilities are important in addition to off-street. ■ Improve connection between paseos, bike paths, and bike lanes, and to Metrolink Stations, community shopping, commercial centers, and schools. ■ Trails adjacent to roadways, such as Soledad Canyon Trail, were not pleasant due to difficult street crossings, conflicts with vehicles at driveways, proximity to high- speed traffic, perception of reduced safety, and discomfort of traveling against adjacent traffic. ■ More "Share the Road" signs. ■ "Stop, Walk Bike" signs requested to be removed. ■ More "way -finding" (directional) signs. May 2007 Public Comment Meeting On May 21, 2007, the City held a public comment meeting during the 30-day public review of the draft Non -Motorized Plan. The meeting was attended by approximately 20 Santa Clarita residents. After a brief presentation, the following comments were received: ■ Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position supported. ■ Need to show commitment to future implementation. ■ Requested project prioritization detail, cost effectiveness, and accident statistics. ■ More connections between trails and on -street facilities. ■ Set standard for bicycle parking at City Hall, at current major employers, and new developments. ■ More paseos. ■ More bike lanes. ■ Bouquet Canyon residents opposed potential Bouquet Canyon Trail project along the wash. ■ "Stop, Walk Bike" signs requested to be removed. S TMCI' Non -Motorized PlanTublic Issues doc RESOLUTION 08- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the City Council contracted with Alta Planning + Design to develop a City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to study the needs of non -motorized travel in Santa Clarita; and WHEREAS, a City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan has been prepared with extensive public outreach and stakeholder consideration, and provides data analysis of existing non -motorized facilities, as well as transit facilities, and makes recommendations for future improvements for cyclists, pedestrians, transit connections, safe routes to schools, planning, and funding; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the goals, objectives, and measures of effectiveness stated in the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan are worthy of pursuit, and the implementation recommendations are worthy of consideration in a phased manner as specific project details are developed and presented back to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan is adopted as a guide in the development of bicycle, pedestrian, transit, safe routes to schools, planning, and funding recommendations. SECTION 2. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan be reviewed approximately every five years to determine its validity in ever changing community circumstances, and recommended revisions be presented to the City Council for consideration. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to update the Bicycle and Trail Master Plan element of the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan when deemed necessary. SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based on the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Negative Declaration was advertised on September 23, 2007, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from September 21, 2007, to October 23, 2007. c. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have an effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Santa Clarita. d. The location of the documents and other material, which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan project file within the Public Works Department and is in the custody of the Director of Public Works. e. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2008. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _day of 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution 08- , adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California on , 2008, which is now on file in my office. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of , 2008. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Susan Caputo Deputy City Clerk M CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION [X] Proposed [ ] Final MASTER CASE NO: City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan PERMIT/PROJECT: APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Public Works Department LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Citywide DESCRIPTION OF The City of Santa Clarita is proposing to adopt and implement a THE PROJECT: citywide transportation plan specifically for non -motorized modes of transportation. The Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan guides the future development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, paseos and trails within the City. This plan was developed over two years, with extensive input from the community, and seeks to meet the community's needs and desires for pleasant, enjoyable and safe places to bicycle and walk. The plan focuses on the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, planning and policies related to bicycling and walking, non -motorized connections to transit, and safe routes to schools. No land use designation changes are proposed with this application. Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita [X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Mitigation measures for this project: [X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached LISA M. HARDY, AICP PLANNING MANA�R Prepared by: Fred Follstad, AICP, Senior Planner (Signature) (Name/Title) Public Review Period From: September 21, 2007 To: October 23, 2007 Public Notice Given On: September 23, 2007 [X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice CERTIFICATION DATE: s /cd/current/environmental\Neg Dec for Non Motorized Plan.doc Page 1 of 25 INITIAL STUDY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Project Title/Master Case Number: Lead Agency name and address: Contact person and phone number: Project location: Applicant's name and address: General Plan designation: Zoning: Description of project and setting: City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Fred Follstad Senior Planner (661)255-4330 The proposed plan would be applicable citywide in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California. City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 N/A N/A The City of Santa Clanta is proposing to adopt and implement a citywide transportation plan specifically for non -motorized modes of transportation. With extensive input from the community and collaborative efforts with developers, the City has already made walling and bicycling a focal point in neighborhood development and connectivity. The proposed Non -Motorized Transportation Plan will guide future development of non -motorized transportation as well as provide a guideline for improvement of existing infrastructure. It will also include recommendations for facility maintenance, awareness and increased safety in relationship to automotive contact, sustaining a quality of life known to the residents and for increasing the funding available so that essential improvements can be done as recommended. See Figures 1-4 for graphics of the existing non -motorized transportation facilities in Santa Clanta. In addition to identifying existing non -motorized transportation facilities and City policies and programs related to non -motorized travel, the proposed Non -Motorized Transportation Plan will guide the development of non - motorized transportation facilities in the future. The proposed plan includes recommended bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, design recommendations (e.g., Page 2 of 25 v end of trip facilities, signage and striping, and bicycle - sensitive loop detectors), maintenance procedures, and programmatic recommendations (e.g., education programs, establishing an advisory committee, creating a multi -modal access guide). It is important to note, however, the adoption of the proposed plan, itself, will does not authorize any specific improvement projects. Rather, such projects would minimally require further discretionary authorization from the City of Santa Clarita. Surrounding land uses: N/A Other public agencies whose None approval is required: lie -� �" ff ll�•- � �,") �•�+; Yy �l7 �t t�'� - I t .�t XV � hn[�� L�i� � - AlrN ,yr't t 61r j ` i �� •T , ,a ��� � u .v� r I li 16 i+G � h�,.�� •� C��iti"i�� k AL- ��\ t it �'�., - �•� �,� ,��.+'�f�� ��: r'-�'�;I=„R T' ''•`'' '`r,�" it --. `� 2j:1 �, �r « ,I+ ���`'� ,�g, , � �.t• III � I OC a '+Miw�a Q y c y= C cli O` = h vi a c� �. 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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' or a "Less than Significant With Mitigation" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Agriculture Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology / Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous [ ] Hydrology / Water Quality [ ] Land Use / Planning Materials [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation / Traffic [ ] Utilities / Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance B. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find 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 by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least 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. r [ ] I find 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 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 required. �f IZ-07 Fred Fo stad, AICP, Senior Planner Date Page 8 of 25 C. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] limited to, primary/secondary ridgelines, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? e) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - 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. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? d) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: Page 9 of 25 a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? f) Other IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any 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? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] I I [X] b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat [ ] or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] resident or rrugratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Page 10 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Oak trees? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat [ ] Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? g) Affect a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) or Significant [ ] Natural Area (SNA) as identified on the City of Santa Clarita ESA Delineation Map? h) Other [ ] V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a [ ] historical resource as defined in'15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of [ ] an archaeological resource pursuant to'15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy or impact a unique [ ] paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [] [] `[X] d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred [ ] [ ] outside of formal cemeteries? e) Other [ ] [ ] VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS — Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial [ ] [ ] adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving• 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 other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Page 11 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] liquefaction? iv) Landslides? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] b) Result in substantial wind or water soil erosion or the loss [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of topsoil, either on or off site? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] that would become unstable as a result of the project, and - potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? f) Change in topography or ground surface relief features? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic yards or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] more? h) Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 10% [ ] [ ] [] [X] natural grade? i) The destruction, covering or modification of any unique [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] geologic or physical feature? j) Other [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials9 Page 12 of 25 b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving explosion or the release of hazardous materials into the environment (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, fuels, or radiation)? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] [] I [X] c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely [ ] [] [] [X] hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] hazardous 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? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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 safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? i) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] hazards (e.g. electrical transmission lines, gas lines, oil pipelines)? j) Other [ ] VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: Page 13 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit 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 a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or area, including through the alteration`of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off -site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] k) Changes in the rate of flow, currents, or the course and [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] direction of surface water and/or groundwater? Page 14 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation i) Other modification of a wash, channel creek or river? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 1) Impact Stormwater Management in any of the following [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] ways: i) Potential impact of project construction and project [ ] post -construction activity on storm water runoff? ii) Potential discharges from areas for materials storage, [ ] vehicle or equipment' fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? iii) Significant environmentally harmful increase in the [ ] flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff? iv) Significant and environmentally harmful increases in [ ] erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? v) Storm water discharges that would significantly [ ] impair or contribute to the impairment of the beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.) vi) Cause harm to the biological integrity of drainage [ ] systems, watersheds, and/or water bodies? vii) Does the proposed project include provisions for the [ ] separation, recycling, and reuse of materials both during construction and after project occupancy? IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Disrupt or physically divide an established community [ ] (including a low-income or minority community)? b) Conflict 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 coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? I [] [X] [] [X] [] Page 15 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] natural community conservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? X. MINERAL AND ENERGY 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? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important [ ] mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? c) Use nonrenewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient [ ] manner? XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in [ ] excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive [ ] groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels [ ] in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient [ ] noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? 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 expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ ] would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Page 16 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere (especially affordable housing)? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] construction of replacement housing elsewhere? XIII. PUBLIC, SERVICES - Would the project result in: a) 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: i) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] ii) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iii) Schools? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] iv) Parks? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] XIV. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: Page 17 of 25 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? h) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Page 18 of 25 d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation [] I I [X] e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] regulations related to solid waste? XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] 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 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? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" 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)? c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Page 19 of 25 D. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND/OR EARLIER ANALYSIS: Section and Subsections I Evaluation of Impacts I. AESTHETICS a.-c.) No impact — The adoption of the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) will not affect any scenic vistas or other scenic resources within the City of Santa Clanta. The proposed NMTP would not entitle any development. Future projects subject to the proposed plan may involve aesthetic changes within the City; and the potential aesthetic impacts of such subsequent projects will be evaluated pursuant to CEQA on a project -by -project basis prior to the implementation of each individual project. Adoption of the proposed plan, itself (i.e., without further discretionary actions of the City of Santa Clarita), would not adversely impact any scenic vistas, scenic resources, scenic roadway corridors, or the aesthetic character of the City. d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not affect any light or glare in day or nighttime views. Other than recommending lighting to highlight pedestrian routes and increase their safety, the proposed NMTP would not affect lighting or glare. No change in lighting policy is proposed. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact related to light or glare. II. AGRICULTURE a.-c.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not affect any farmland RESOURCES identified by the California Resources Agency, farmland designated under a Williamson Act Contract, and will not convert any farmland to non-agricultural use. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact to agricultural resources. III. AIR QUALITY a.-d.) No impact — Santa Clanta is located in the South Coast Air Basin of California (SCAB), a 6,600-square-mile area encompassing Orange County and the nondesert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The City is under jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Basin Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD has adopted an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the SCAB, which includes transportation management measures, strict controls on automobile emissions, new industrial controls, 'extension of controls to very small sources, and restrictions on the use of various types of products, such as paints and coatings, in order to manage the Basin's air quality. However, the proposed NMTP will not alter any of the aforementioned measures directly. Subsequent developments in the areas where the proposed policies are implemented will likely affect the local air quality in the future. The potential air quality impacts of future development projects will be evaluated on a project -by -project basis pursuant to CEQA prior to the implementation of each project. Regardless, subsequent development projects will be required to adhere to the standards set forth in the AQMP. Therefore, no air quality impacts are anticipated at this time and no mitigation is required. e.) No impact — The proposal does not include any physical development at this time. The proposed NMTP may apply to future improvement Page 20 of 25 projects within the City. However, the proposed plan does not remove any odor -related regulations and would not foreseeably lead to a change in the generation of odor. IV. BIOLOGICAL a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP does not include the modification RESOURCES of any habitat and would not otherwise affect any candidate, sensitive or special status species identified by the Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Further, the proposed NMTP will not have any adverse affect on any riparian habitat or wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The proposed NMTP will help to guide non -motorized transportation within the City, but does not authorize any specific improvements. . Further, the proposed NMTP would not remove environmental review requirements for any future improvements. In addition, there is no proposed alteration to any wildlife corridor or migratory fish corridor proposed and no change to any regulation or code protecting such resources. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would cause no impacts to sensitive species, sensitive natural community, riparian habitat, or wetlands. e.) No impact — The City of Santa Clarita has an Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance that regulates the development adjacent to and under oak trees. At this time, there are no proposed modifications to the Oak Tree Ordinance. Therefore, no impacts to local policies are anticipated with the proposed plan. ' f.-g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP proposes no alterations to any local or regional habitat conservation plan (HCP) or any SEA (Significant Ecological Area) or SNA (Significant Natural Area). The provisions of such plans and SEA/SNA restrictions would continue to apply to any non -motorized transportation improvement project undertaken in the future. Therefore, no impact is anticipated with respect to any HCP, SEA or SNA. V. CULTURAL a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any impact on RESOURCES cultural resources in the City of Santa Clarita. Adoption of the plan itself will not alter any unique geological feature, paleontological resource, any human remains or affect any historical or archeological resource. However, the proposed plan will guide future non -motorized transportation improvements, which may impact cultural resources. The potential cultural resource impacts of such future improvements will be evaluated on a project -by -project basis pursuant to CEQA prior to their implementation. No impact to any archeological, historical or cultural resource would be caused by adopting the proposed NMTP. VI. GEOLOGY AND a. i-iv) No impact — Southern California has numerous active and SOILS potentially active faults that could affect the City. As stated in the City's General Plan, the City is susceptible to geologic hazards in the event of a major earthquake (magnitude 8.3) along the San Andreas Fault. This could result in ground failure and liquefaction. However, the proposed NMTP, itself, does not authorize any improvement projects, and would not change the requirements of future development to follow all state and Page 21 of 25 City construction codes/regulations. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no impact related to exposure of people or structures to any adverse effects of seismic activity. b.-e.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not result in any erosion or location of structures on or near unstable soil, expansive or otherwise. Furthermore, the proposal would not affect requirements of future improvements to comply with all state and City construction codes/regulations. Therefore, the proposal would have no impact with respect to erosion, unstable or expansive soil. f.-i.) No impact — The proposed NMTP is a regulatory adjustment and does not include any improvements at this time. It does not involve any improvements that would alter topography, ground surface, or a physical feature and does not involve any earth movement or grading. The intent of the plan is to guide the implementation of the non -motorized transportation development and design. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no impact to topography, graded slopes, or geological features. VII. HAZARDS AND a.-d, i.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not directly expose HAZARDOUS people to health hazards or hazardous materials and would not interfere MATERIALS with any emergency response plans. The proposed plan would guide non -motorized transportation improvements throughout the City However, subsequent improvement projects would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and development codes and federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations. Furthermore, no improvement projects would be authorized by adoption of the NMTP and the noted potential effects would only occur as a subsequent affect of future improvements, which are subject to individual CEQA review. Therefore, no impact due to hazardous materials is anticipated as a result of adopting the proposed NMTP. e.-f.) No impact — The proposal includes no changes to land uses or development standards for land within two (2) miles of an airport and airfield or otherwise within an airport land use plan. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would not affect the risks of land uses adjacent to airports or airfields and the proposal would have no related impacts. g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not affect the implementation of emergency response plans, and would have no related impacts. h.) No impacts — The proposed NMTP would not directly increase the risks of wildland fires, and would not change the regulations or development standards governing development adjacent to wildlands. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would have no related impacts. VIII. HYDROLOGY a.-b.) No impact — The proposed project would not impact water quality AND WATER QUALITY standards, nor affect groundwater supplies. The proposal will not be responsible for direct development impacts. However, subsequent improvement projects in the City would be required to comply with the Page 22 of 25 0 standards put forth in the City's General Plan and all Clean Water Act Requirements, including the National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Therefore, the project will have no related impacts. c.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any flooding, tsunami, drainage pattern, or runoff, drainage system, water quality, or of Stormwater Management sSystem impacts. As mentioned previously, the proposed project is plan focusing specially on increasing and improving the use of non -motorized transportation within the City and will not be responsible for direct development impacts. However, subsequent improvement projects in the City would be required to comply with the standards put forth in the City's General Plan and all Clean Water Act Requirements, including the National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES); and such projects would be subject to individual project -level environmental review pursuant CEQA. Furthermore, the proposed NMTP would not change any hydrology or water quality - related codes, laws, permits, or regulations Therefore, the project will have no related impacts. IX. LAND USE AND a.) No impact — The proposed plan will guide the implementation of non - PLANNING motorized transportation . There are existing policies in place, which have been guiding the development of such non -motorized transportation options in the City, such as trails, paseos, lanes and sidewalks. The plan also concentrates on improving connectivity within the City and increasing the safety among interactions between those using motorized vehicles and those using modes of non -motorized transit. The objective is to implement a plan and guide the creation of new and expand existing infrastructures for non -motorized transportation. No established community would be disrupted or physically divided due to the proposal and, therefore, no impact would occur. b.) Less than significant — The proposed plan is a document which will be used to guide the implementation of new and further upgrading of existing non -motorized transportation throughout the City. There are existing plans and standards currently used to guide non -motorized transportation, including but not limited to the City of Santa Clarita General Plan (specifically, the Circulation and Land Use Elements), the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and regional programs such as the Highway Design Manual from Caltrans, the 2001 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan. The NMTP makes recommendations to identify and improve needs of the City's biking, walking, horseback riding and other modes that do not involve vehicles. The purpose is to identify and prioritize bikeway needs, identify needed facilities and services, enhance and preserve the quality of life in the City, improve safety, maximize funding sources for implementation and prioritize capital improvements While other plans and standards currently apply to non -motorized transportation, the proposed plan would not conflict with any such plans in a manner that would cause adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, the proposed plan would cause no significant impacts related to consistency with applicable land Page 23 of 25 use plans, policies, and regulations. . c.) No impact — The proposal would not conflict with any habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, and/or policies by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. Therefore, the project would have no adverse impacts on conservation plans. X. MINERAL AND a.-c.) No impact — The City of Santa Clarita is, rich in mineral resources. ENERGY RESOURCES Gold mining and oil production historically have been the principal mineral extraction activities in and around the Santa Clarita Valley. Other minerals found in the planning area include construction aggregate, titanium, and tuff. Mineral resources and extraction areas are shown in Exhibit OS-5 of the City's General Plan. The proposed NMTP would neither result in increased removal of any mineral and energy resources nor prevent the mining of such resources. Therefore, the proposed NMTP will have no impact on known mineral resources or energy resources in the City. XI. NOISE a.-d.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not expose persons to or cause the generation of excess noise levels, groundborne vibration, or increase ambient noise in the City of Santa Clarita. The NMTP, in fact, does not propose any development at this time that would impact noise levels in the City. The proposed plan would guide future non -motorized transportation improvements within the City However, the proposed plan does not remove any noise -related regulations and would not foreseeably lead to a change in the generation of noise. Therefore, no impact to noise levels is anticipated with the plan. e.-£) No impact — There are no airports, airfields, or airport land use plans within the City. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would result in no impacts related to airport noise. XII. POPULATION a.-c.) No impact — The proposed NMTP would not induce substantial AND HOUSING population growth in the City, either directly or indirectly, nor would any of the proposed activities cause displacement of existing homes or people. The proposed project is a planning document and does not authorize and improvements at this time. Furthermore, the plan would help to streamline the permitting process so that future development would incorporate non -motorized modes of transportation. The proposed NMTP would not alter the City's population projections and is consistent with the City's General Plan. Therefore, the project would have no impacts to population and housing. XIII. PUBLIC a. i-iv) No impact — The proposed project will not increase the need for SERVICES fire protection, police protection, school services, or increase the need for parks. The proposed plan would encourage the use of non -motorized transportation and guides future non -motorized transportation improvements. The proposed plan could benefit public services by result in improvement non -motorized recreation, improved non -motorized routes to schools, and improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and Page 24 of 25 equestrians, thus, reducing the demand for police services. The proposed plan would have no adverse impacts on fire protection, police protection, schools, or parks. XIV. RECREATION a.-b.) No impact — The proposed NMTP will not have any adverse impact on recreational amenities within the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed project is a planning document that could aid recreational facilities by providing guidelines for improving pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian facilities and by encouraging non -motorized travel/access to recreational facilities. Therefore, no significant impact to recreation would be caused by the proposed NMTP. XV. a.-b.) No impact — The proposed project would have no impacts that would TRANSPORTATION / cause an increase in traffic load and capacity on street systems. TRAFFIC Conversely, by promoting biking and walking in the City, the NMTP may have a beneficial impact on vehicular traffic. Therefore, the proposed NMTP would not result in any new or different traffic impacts and would have no adverse impacts on vehicular travel. c.-f, h.) No impact — The project would have no impacts on City traffic systems including emergency routes, parking capacity, air traffic patters, or increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use. In some cases, the proposed plan could improve safety/remove incompatible uses by encouraging more effective non -motorized travel. g) Less than significant — The proposed plan is a document that will be used to guide the implementation of new and further upgrading of existing non -motorized transportation throughout the City. There are existing plans and standards currently used to guide non -motorized transportation, including but not limited to the City of Santa Clarita General Plan (specifically, the Circulation and Land Use Elements), the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and regional programs such as the Highway Design Manual from Caltrans, the 2001 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan. The NMTP makes recommendations to identify and improve needs of the City's biking, walking, horseback riding and other modes that do not involve vehicles. The purpose is to identify and prioritize bikeway needs, identify needed facilities and services, enhance and preserve the quality of life in the City, improve safety, maximize funding sources for implementation and prioritize capital improvements. While other plans and standards currently apply to non -motorized transportation, the proposed plan would not conflict with any such plans in a manner that would cause adverse environmental impacts. Rather, the proposed plan would further the City's intentions for non -motorized travel. Therefore, the proposed plan would cause no significant impacts related to consistency with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. XVI. UTILITIES AND a.-g.) No impact — The proposed NMTP does not include any development SERVICE SYSTEMS at this time. Therefore, the project would not result in the construction Page 25 of 25 of new water facilities, expansion of existing facilities, affect drainage patterns, water treatment services, and furthermore, no impacts to the City's landfill capacity would occur. The construction of any subsequent improvements would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and all applicable utility purveyors. Compliance with these requirements would ensure all federal, state and local statutes and imposed regulations are met. Therefore, no impacts to utilities or service systems would occur. XVII. MANDATORY a.-c.) No impact — The project will have no impact on the environment that FINDINGS OF would lead to a substantial reduction In the habitat of a fish or wildlife SIGNIFICANCE species, or reduce or restrict the number of rare, threatened or endangered species. The proposed plan does not involve any physical development at this time. The proposed NMTP may apply to future development projects within the City as well as address the needs of existing infrastructure. However, the proposal does not remove any established City regulations that protect any plant and animal species. Due to the nature of the proposed NMTP, the proposal would not contribute to any cumulative impacts and would not cause environmental effects that would adversely affect humans. Rather, the proposed NMTP is intended to improve the human environment by stimulating the use, promotion and expansion of non -motorized transportation options in the City. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impacts that could result in a Mandatory Findings of Significance. O \_cities counties_\Santa Clanta - CIP\Non Motorized Plan\lnitial Study\Santa Clanta Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Initial StudyJnib072707 doc NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTION Main Components Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The development and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities provides for people -friendly streets, paths, trails, and activity centers, and supports sustainable community development. The Plan identifies strategies and includes recommendations for a bicycle network, pedestrian improvements, path design, motorist and cyclist education and encouragement programs, amenities, and specific bicycle and pedestrian projects, which are identified on a Citywide Existing and Proposed Bicycle Facilities and Trails map. Planning. Land use patterns and policies that encourage the accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians are important in increasing non -motorized transportation use. Providing interesting travel route destinations that are close by and a mix of uses allow for the combination of trips for maximum convenience. The Plan offers solutions for increasing bicycle and pedestrian trips through the implementation of land use regulations and policies, which encourage bicycle and pedestrian -friendly development. Transit. Public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities complement each other. Transit increases the length and variety of possible bicycle and pedestrian trips, making it possible for people to choose these transportation modes more frequently. The Plan identifies the need to make transit more pleasant, safe, and convenient by improving access to and from the station, and connecting the complete transit journey from "door to door." The Plan cites recommendations such as bus stop location distances, amenities, bicycle parking, and encouragement programs. Safe Routes to School. Safe Routes to School refers to a variety of programs aimed at promoting walking and bicycling to school, and improving traffic safety around school areas through education, incentives, and engineering methods. The Plan process worked with three pilot schools, Newhall Elementary, Santa Clarita Elementary, and Cedarcreek Elementary, and created a "toolbox" to be used by all schools to address overall visibility, pedestrian crossing improvements, and education and encouragement recommendations. Funding Strategies for Implementation. A key source of funding for bicycle , construction projects is the California Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA). The State of California (State) requires that applicants to the BTA have an adopted bikeways plan that includes a number of specific elements related to bicycle commuting, land uses, multimodal connections, funding, and public input. The City of Santa Clarita Non - Motorized Transportation Plan includes the elements required by the State to qualify for consideration for available funding. SAPVI UNNon-Motorized Plan main components doc NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTION Public Meeting Comments June 2006 Open House On June 26, 2006, the City held a Biking and Walking Open House, which was attended by approximately 35 Santa Clarita residents. After a brief presentation, residents broke into six working groups to mark up maps with well -designed areas, problem areas, and desired improvements. Comments leaned heavily toward bicycle issues. The following comments were received: ■ Existing network was excellent and should be maintained and expanded. ■ More loop trails, connections between existing trails, and on -street bike facilities. ■ On -street bicycle facilities are important in addition to off-street. ■ Improve connection between paseos, bike paths, and bike lanes, and to Metrolink Stations, community shopping, commercial centers, and schools. ■ Trails adjacent to roadways, such as Soledad Canyon Trail, were not pleasant due to difficult street crossings, conflicts with vehicles at driveways, proximity to high- speed traffic, perception of reduced safety, and discomfort of traveling against adjacent traffic. ■ More "Share the Road" signs. ■ "Stop, Walk Bike" signs requested to be removed. ■ More "way -finding" (directional) signs. May 2007 Public Comment Meeting On May 21, 2007, the City held a public comment meeting during the 30-day public review of the draft Non -Motorized Plan. The meeting was attended by approximately 20 Santa Clarita residents. After a brief presentation, the following comments were received: ■ Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position supported. ■ Need to show commitment to future implementation. ■ Requested project prioritization detail, cost effectiveness, and accident statistics. ■ More connections between trails and on -street facilities. ■ Set standard for bicycle parking at City Hall, at current major employers, and new developments. ■ More paseos. ■ More bike lanes. ■ Bouquet Canyon residents opposed potential Bouquet Canyon Trail project along the wash. ■ "Stop, Walk Bike" signs requested to be removed. S TMCI' Non -Motorized PlanTublic Issues doc IN III,, lim" \ � §� Prepared ` \ aa� . \! ~ 2020 \\�\/\ ,: / zm_:*� _ ,)J ee\``�i l'\\\ « \. , \ This section provides a summary of planning and policy documents from Santa Clarita that are relevant to the development of the City of Santa Clarita's 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP). Plans and policies are considered relevant if they directly address non -motorized transportation facilities, or if they address land -use patterns that affect non -motorized transportation. III IIII�)Ilw,is, IIII�)dlli i , &A II" iiine,it In 1992, the City of Santa Clarita adopted Resolution 92-102, reaffirming that the City "vigorously support[s] bicycle use within the City limits on both road and off road bikeways." Since that resolution, many of the City's plans and policies have addressed bicycle planning in addition to expanding pedestrian facilities and transit connections. Sainte Cairita Uleyineii, III Rain 11) The City of Santa Clarita joined with the County of Los Angeles to prepare a unified General Plan for the Santa Clarita Valley. The General Plan aims to provide guidelines for future growth and preservation of natural resources in the Valley by updating the General Plans of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles' unincorporated areas together. The project began in 2001 with a series of workshops and community events intended to gather input from the public regarding the plan. The City completed the General Plan in 2011. Circulation Element The Circulation Element of the General Plan addresses mobility within Santa Clarita and connections to the surrounding areas. The Circulation Element has been developed in conformance with regional transportation programs, including those of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); the Regional Mobility Plan prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA or Metro) Congestion Management Program and bikeway strategic plan; Santa Clarita Transit's Transportation Development Plan (TDP); and Los Angeles County's Airport Land Use Plan. Because of the expected growth within the Santa Clarita Valley (estimated by the Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County) and the growing concern about traffic congestion, a major component of the Circulation Element is promotion of non -motorized travel modes, including bikeways and walkways. Promoting safe non -motorized transportation will lead to the development of a healthy and safe circulation system for the Valley. Trails and bikeways are also addressed in the Conservation and Open Space Element. The Circulation Element lists the following needs related to non -motorized transportation that led to the development of goals and policies: • Reduce congestion and vehicle miles traveled by managing transportation systems and travel demand; • Plan for and implement a regional bikeway network to meet both recreational and non - motorized travel needs; Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review I 1 • Make the Santa Clarita Valley a walkable community by retrofitting pedestrian connections and facilities into existing development where needed, and by promoting healthy streets in new development; and • Contribute to a regional reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through land use planning and transportation strategies. Many goals, objectives, and policies within the Circulation Element highlight the importance of bicycling and walking. Table 1 presents the broad themes of these goals, objectives, and policies. ""able .1. General flan Guiding principles that Support Biking and Walking Growth Target higher -density development and mixed -use projects next to existing and Management planned transit corridors and activity centers. Land Use Encourage neighborhood -scale development that includes mixed density of housing units consistent with community character. Create a sense of neighborhood in urbanized areas by promoting walkability and developing neighborhood activity centers such as schools, parks, multi -purpose facilities, convenience centers and neighborhood commercial centers. Minimize the dependence on, and prominence and area dedicated to the automobile. Include pedestrian linkages, landscaped parkways and green corridors, and separated trails where appropriate and feasible. Mobility Provide a unified and well -maintained network of highways, streets, bikeways and pedestrian paths within Santa Clarita Valley and to regional activity centers. Provide a continuous bikeway network to provide circulation within each community, to connect each community, and to provide access to surrounding open space. Recreation Recognize that trails are an important recreational asset that, when connected to the regional transportation system, can improve mobility. Develop a continuous and unified hiking and equestrian trail network with unified design standards to unify the Santa Clarita Valley Communities. Policies that are directly related to bicycling and walking are listed in Table 2. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 2 "Table 2. Circulation Element Bikeways and Pedestrian Circulation Policies Policy C 6.1.1 For recreational riders, continue to develop Class I bike paths, separated from the right-of- way, linking neighborhoods to open space and activity areas. Policy C 6.1.2 For long-distance riders and those who bicycle to work or services, provide striped Class II bike lanes within the right-of-way, with adequate delineation and signage, where feasible and appropriate. Policy C 6.1.3 Continue to acquire or reserve right-of-way and/or easements needed to complete the bicycle circulation system as development occurs. Policy C 6.1.4 Where inadequate right-of-way exists for Class I or II bikeways, provide signage for Class III bike routes or designate alternative routes as appropriate. Policy C 6.1.5 Plan for continuous bikeways to serve major destinations, including but not limited to regional shopping areas, college campuses, public buildings, parks, and employment centers. Policy C 6.2.1 Require bicycle parking, which can include bicycle lockers and sheltered areas at commercial sites and multi -family housing complexes for use by employees and residents, as well as customers and visitors. Policy C 6.2.2 Provide bicycle racks on transit vehicles to give bike -and -ride commuters the ability to transport their bicycles. Policy C 6.2.3 Promote the inclusion of services for bicycle commuters, such as showers and changing rooms, as part of the development review process for new development or substantial alterations of existing commercial or industrial uses, where appropriate. Policy C 7.1.1 In reviewing new development proposals, consider pedestrian connections within and between developments as an integral component of the site design, which may include seating, shading, lighting, directional signage, accessibility, and convenience. Policy C 7.1.2 For existing walled subdivisions, extend pedestrian access to connect these neighborhoods to transit and services through public education and by facilitating retrofitted improvements where feasible. Policy C 7.1.3 Where feasible and practical, consider grade separated facilities to provide pedestrian connections across arterial streets, flood control channels, utility easements, and other barriers. Policy C 7.1.4 Identify and develop an improvement program to connect existing walkways and paseos to transit and services, where needed and appropriate. Policy C 7.1.5 In new commercial development, provide for direct, clearly delineated, and preferably landscaped pedestrian walkways from transit stops and parking areas to building entries, and Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 13 avoid placement of uses (such as drive -through facilities) in locations that would obstruct pedestrian pathways. Policy C 7.1.6 Encourage placement of building entries in locations accessible to public sidewalks and transit. Policy C 7.1.7 Utilize pedestrian -oriented scale and design features in areas intended for pedestrian use. Policy C 7.1.8 Upgrade streets that are not pedestrian -friendly due to lack of sidewalk connections, safe street crossing points, vehicle sight distance, or other design deficiencies. Policy C 7.1.9 Promote pedestrian -oriented street design through traffic calming measures where appropriate, which may include but are not limited to bulb -outs or chokers at intersections, raised crosswalks, refuge islands, striping, and landscaping. Policy C 7.1.10 Continue to expand and improve the Valley's multi -use trail system to provide additional routes for pedestrian travel. Policy C 2.2.13 should be noted as it favors the rural character of some neighborhoods over pedestrian safety. The policy states: "Protect the community character of rural areas by requiring use of rural street standards, which may include reduced pavement width, reduced street lighting to protect night skies, rolled curbs or no curbs and no sidewalks." Bikeway Plai,uiirtig The Circulation element presents cross -sections of roadways with bikeway and trail facilities, shown in Figure 41. On any street carrying over 10,000 vehicles per day at speeds of 30 mph or higher, striped bike lanes are recommended over bike routes. In selecting routes for bikeways that share the right-of- way with vehicles, design criteria include connectivity, traffic volumes, speeds, curb width, intersection protection, and the number of commercial driveways. In planning for bikeways, consideration should also be given to the differing needs of experienced cyclists versus casual riders, and to utilitarian cyclists versus recreational riders. 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IL. rvmrn My w m E mtA R IUIPF-IN.'11 Wif U, A 11—d I Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 16 Pedestrian Planning A fundamental goal of the General Plan is to create walkable communities and neighborhoods within the Santa Clarita Valley. In order to achieve this objective, pedestrian access must be considered in all phases of development planning, including site design, subdivision design, and public improvement projects. The basic needs for pedestrian travel are safety, connectivity, and accessibility for all, including people with disabilities. Load Use Element The Land Use Element of the General Plan addresses existing development patterns in the Santa Clarita Valley planning area and establishes a framework for focusing future growth in a logical and orderly manner. The map and policies of the Land Use Element were designed to encourage reduction of vehicle trips and use of other transportation modes, including public transit, bicycling, and walking. This goal is promoted through inclusion of mixed -use districts, which allow supportive services to be located in proximity to residential neighborhoods; inclusion of a master plan for trails into the Circulation Element; and designation of higher residential densities in areas served by public transit. In addition, limited commercial service centers will be allowed within residential neighborhoods, and will be accessible by walking, bicycling, and bus transit. Multi -family residential uses will be allowed in regional and community commercial areas. More residences will be allowed within walking distance to rail transit stations to facilitate rail commuting to employment outside of the Santa Clarita Valley. Mixed residential densities will be allowed, which permits housing options for various income levels and age preferences in close proximity to transit, jobs, and services. uuinii filpMl Code Municipal Code Chapter 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) details standards for roads, sidewalks and bicycle facilities. The Municipal Code allows the Director to: • Mark crosswalks if markings will improve traffic conditions. • Restrict bicycle or pedestrian crossings if "traffic complications would exist if pedestrians or bicyclists were permitted to cross." • Sign and stripe bicycle lanes if roadway width and traffic can accommodate a separate bicycle lane. Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in a bicycle lane. • Place signs prohibiting pedestrians from using bicycle lanes if "sidewalks or other suitable area is available for pedestrian use." In 2009, City Council adopted an ordinance to add chapter 12.96 to the Municipal Code. Chapter 12.96 permits bicyclists to ride on sidewalks in Santa Clarita, except for on sidewalks in business districts and sidewalks located adjacent to an on -street bike lane. The City may also designate certain portions of the sidewalk as prohibited for bicycle use and will place appropriate signage and markings for clarification. The Code also requires building owners or occupants to keep the sidewalk in front of their premises "in a clean and neat condition, free of offensive matter of any kind or nature." Unified I q irn inn Code The City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC) regulates all development within the City. Chapters 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Zoning) outline the allowable uses and standards for Santa Clarita. Chapter 17 contains several special standards districts, or overlay zones, which are applied to areas of Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 17 the City with special characteristics or circumstances, such as Downtown Newhall or Sand Canyon. The UDC regulates the development of pedestrian facilities, such as sidewalks, includes a bicycle parking ordinance, and enables the City to exact trail dedications, and other such concessions which may be used in the development of non -motorized facilities. Table 3 summarizes the UDC's non -motorized policies. "Table 3. Unified Development Code Policies Related to Biking and Walking 16.09.030.A Each highway shall have a width of right-of-way, vehicular pavement and sidewalk where a sidewalk is required, to conform to the cross -sections or such Right Way other designs as approved by the City Engineer and demonstrated in the General and Roadway dway Plan. The approving authority may modify the requirements of this section as to Width highway widths if topographic features, title limitations, existing improvements Requirements— or safety considerations make such dedication impossible or impractical. Cross -Section Diagrams 16.17.040 Developments shall incorporate and be designed to encourage access by public transit and non -motorized modes of travel (e.g., bicycle, pedestrian). This shall Transit and Non- be accomplished by the incorporation of appropriate on -site bicycle and Motorized pedestrian amenities, in addition to convenient connections to the City's transit Access and nonmotorized facilities. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13) 16.21.070.E. Developers shall install enhanced pedestrian crossing treatments adjacent to schools, parks, and facilities frequented by children, senior citizens, and/or Road disabled persons. These treatments may include, but not be limited to, raised Improvements crosswalks, curb extensions, passive pedestrian detection systems, grade separated pedestrian crossings and in -pavement crosswalk lights. At the discretion of the City, in lieu of providing said improvements, the developer shall pay a fee equal to the City's cost of constructing the improvements. 16.21.170 Except as otherwise provided in the code, the subdivider shall install sidewalks not less than five (5) feet wide: Sidewalks — Required A. On both sides of entrance and collector streets within the division of land; B. On both sides of loop, interior and cul-de-sac streets; C. Along one (1) side of service roads adjacent to abutting lots; D. Along highways shown on the General Plan Circulation Map Joint Highway Plan where no service road is provided, and lots in the division of land take direct access to the highway; and Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 18 Along highways shown on the General Plan Circulation Map Joint Highway Plan where necessary in order to provide for the safety and convenience of pedestrians. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13) 16.21.180 The construction of sidewalks is not required where any one (1) or more of the Sidewalks —Not following conditions exist and the approving authority so finds: Required A. The construction of sidewalks would be impractical because of topographical conditions or because of other physical obstacles; B. Sidewalks will not be in keeping with the neighborhood pattern; C. Sidewalks are not needed in and will not benefit the area; or D. Is located in a special standards district that allows the installation of sidewalks to be waived. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13) 17.35.030 Mixed This zone is intended for transit -oriented urban villages that are located in Use Urban proximity to commuter rail and bus transfer stations, which is encouraged in Village (MXUV) order to promote compact, connected environments for residents to live, work, Zone shop, access needed services, and recreate, without having to use their vehicles. 17.38.050 These regulations encourage a mix of residential, commercial, employment and MU —Mixed Use institutional opportunities within identified centers of activity along identified transportation corridors. The mixed use (MU) overlay zone provides a mechanism Overlay Zone to revitalize older commercial corridors and specific individual properties, increase opportunities for infill housing while transforming and aesthetically improving transportation corridors into boulevards with mixed use projects, encourage new housing and innovative retail that is less automobile dependent, and help to create pedestrian -oriented neighborhoods where local residents have services, shops, jobs and access to transit within walking distance of their homes. 17.51.060.1 Except as otherwise provided in this section, every use shall provide on -site bicycle parking facilities to accommodate the required number of bicycle parking Park On -Site Bicycle spaces. All bicycle parking shall be conveniently located near the street or Parking entrance to the building, to the satisfaction of the Director. Requirements 1. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required. Every use shall provide on -site bicycle parking spaces in accordance with the following ratios: RETAIL/COMMERCIAL USES 1 SPACE PER EACH 25 VEHICLE PARKING STALLS OFFICE USES 1 space per each 30 vehicle parking stalls INDUSTRIAL USES 1 space per each 40 vehicle parking stalls Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 19 I space per each 5 residential units Subject to the review and approval of the 2. Bicycle Parking Facilities. Parking facilities shall be conveniently located and may include the following: a) Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles; b) Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; and c) Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. Mixed -Use Zones have a minimum residential density of 11 dwelling units per acre, providing the population needed to support pedestrian -oriented businesses and transit.' The Mixed -Use Zone also includes Design Standards that encourage bicycle and pedestrian activity. Urban design standards require buildings to be designed with pedestrian needs in mind, including encouraging ground -floor retail uses along major pedestrian corridors. Santa Clarita's Existing Mixed -Use Overlay Zones (17.38.050) are located at the following locations: 1. Soledad Canyon Road from Bouquet Canyon Road to Solamint Canyon Road; 2. Sierra Highway from Soledad Canyon Road to City boundary; 3. Railroad Avenue from Lyons Avenue to Wiley Canyon Road; 4. Northeast Corner of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road; 5. Newhall Avenue from State Route 14 Freeway to Pine Street; and 6. Portions of Lyons Avenue from Newhall Avenue to Interstate 5. Community Choructer and Design Guidelines The purpose of the Santa Clarita Community Character and Design Guidelines (CCDG) document is to guide the creation of new residential and non-residential developments and give clear direction for the renovation and redevelopment of built areas. The intent of the guidelines is to retain and encourage architectural variety, promote quality development, and address both existing and new development that: • Is compatible in size, scale, and appearance with the character of Santa Clarita; • Is attractive and an asset to the community; • Preserves and enhances natural features on site; ' Seven dwelling units per acre are typically the threshold above which transit use increases sharply. Pushkarev and Zupan, Public Transportation and Land Use Policy. 1977. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 10 • Incorporates quality articulation, community character features, multiple building forms, desirable building details, and other elements that display excellence; and • Provides pedestrian -oriented design to enrich the pedestrian experience. Table 4 details aspects of the CCDG that pertain to active transportation. Table 4. Community Character and Design Guidelines Related to Active Transportation 2. Design Trends Details design philosophies that influence guidelines, including Smart Growth, & Community New Urbanism, Transit -Oriented Development, etc., all of which support active Setting transportation, transit, and reducing VMT 4. Single -Family Site planning guidelines specify that roads should minimize through and overall Residential automobile traffic, while simultaneously providing bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections (p. 4-2); specifies setbacks and landscaping recommendations for parkways and pedestrian connections (p. 4-6); states that parks and open space should be accessible by and connected to pathways and trails (p. 4-9) 5. Multi -Family The Vehicular Access, Circulation & Parking Section (p. 5-5) specifies that bike Residential parking should be included where car parking is provided; developments should include pedestrian linkages to off -site facilities and connections within the site (p. 5-8); parks and trails should be accessible by bike and pedestrian pathways (p. 5- 11); bike paths should be in pleasing locations and should not empty into service areas (p. 5-11) 6. Commercial Emphasizes creating pedestrian malls and plazas through intentional siting (p. 6- 2); bike parking should be provided (p. 6-6); pedestrian access considerations include clear paths from transit stops to site/entrances, and links to off -site pathways and neighborhoods (p. 6-10); bike paths should be in pleasing locations and should not empty into service areas (p. 6-15) 7. Mixed Use General note about how mixed -use can "reduce auto dependence" (p. 7-1); details pedestrian -oriented guidelines (p. 7-11) 8. Industrial & Plazas, courtyards, and pedestrian malls should be developed to avoid "barrack - Business Park style" aesthetic (p. 8-3); parking lots should include bike parking (p. 8-6); pedestrian access considerations include clear paths from transit stops to site/entrances, and links to off -site pathways and neighborhoods (p. 8-8); ); bike paths should be in pleasing locations and should not empty into service areas (p. 8-12) Ild Towin NeW,41I Specific Rain In December 2005, the City of Santa Clarita adopted a Specific Plan for the historic community of Newhall, located within the City of Santa Clarita along the Lyons Avenue and Main Street/Newhall Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 11 Avenue corridors. The Specific Plan provides guidelines for the redevelopment of the community, including design guidelines, implementation strategies and development requirements. The Downtown Newhall Specific Plan proposes to amend the area's zoning to become subject to form -based rather than the existing use -based zoning. In 2008, the City made several amendments to the development code, none of which negatively impact bicycling and walking in Downtown Newhall. In addition to the shift to form -based code, the Specific Plan designated San Fernando Road as a pedestrian -oriented Main Street, which the City has since implemented. A new library and a major streetscape project have since been completed. The Specific Plan provides other recommendations for pedestrian -oriented development, including housing near a commuter rail station and a mix of uses to serve a vibrant urban village. th ii° Specific Rains A significant portion of the land in the City of Santa Clarita is part of a Specific Plan. Specific plans for the unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Santa Clarita are approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Canyon Park Specific Plop (.1986) The Canyon Park Specific Plan area, approved in 1986, encompasses 988 acres on the southern border of the City. It allows for a maximum of 5,400 dwelling units, as well as approximately 50 acres of commercial space. The Plan includes a goal of increasing "the mobility of residents through development of an adequate transportation system that includes automotive and non -automotive transportation considerations" (p. III-3), and offers cross section design guidelines for roadways with adjacent bicycle and pedestrian paths (p. 111-25). Porto Bello Specific Plop (Whittoker-Berm ite Property, .1995) The Porta Bella Specific Plan provides a comprehensive land use plan for the 988-acre Whittaker- Bermite site in the center of the City, which was used for 80 years for the manufacturing of military explosives. As currently planned, this mixed -use project includes 1,244 single-family residential units and 1,677 multi -family residential units. It also includes 96 acres of commercial and office uses and over 400 acres of open space. Due to contamination, the development of this site includes environmental clean-up and state EPA certification, anticipated to be completed in 2019, prior to reuse. The Plan aims "to provide meaningful alternatives to use of the automobile, as well as reducing the number of trips and distances necessary to travel when utilizing the automobile" in the development (p. 2-16), and proposed a pedestrian -oriented, mixed -use Town Center with connections to the regional rail network at the heart of the community. Furthermore, the Plan recommends bicycle and pedestrian trails be separated from traffic so as to create an attractive and safe active transportation environment (p. 12-44). North Volencio Specific Plop (.1998) The North Valencia I Specific Plan area is located south of Newhall Ranch Road, west of Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard, and north of Magic Mountain Parkway. Approved in January 1998 by the City Council, it allows for a maximum of 2,000 residential units including 1,250 multi -family units. The Plan includes 636,000 square feet of commercial space, 167,000 square feet of industrial uses, and 355.6 acres of open space. Chapter 4 of the plan outlines design guidelines for multipurpose trails, trails, and Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 12 paseos. Chapters 5 through 9 detail plans for specific parts of North Valencia, and all state goals of promoting non -motorized transportation. North Volencio 11 Specific Plop (2000) The North Valencia II Specific Plan area encompasses approximately 596 acres. The planning area is located north of Newhall Ranch Road, south of Copper Hill Drive, east of the San Francisquito Creek, and west of McBean Parkway. Approved in January 2000, The North Valencia II Specific Plan allows for 1,900 dwelling units and up to a maximum of 150,000 square feet of commercial space. The Plan offers support of non -motorized transportation and corresponding facilities, and includes cross section design guidance for bicycle and pedestrian facilities (p. 3-7), as well as an overview of the importance of pedestrian connections to transit (p. 3-22). Vista Canyon Specific Plop (20.1.1) On May 10, 2011 the City Council adopted the Vista Canyon Specific Plan subject to annexation to the City. This project, which is in the Canyon Country area, includes a significant employment center and town center for the eastern Santa Clarita Valley. Envisioned as a mixed -use, transit -oriented community, Vista Canyon Ranch proposes the development of 1,100 dwelling units and 950,000 square feet of commercial floor area centered around a new Multi -Modal Transportation Station (Metrolink Station and Bus Transfer Station). The Plan also aims to "implement street sections that slow traffic and create a pleasant walking environment and reduce urban 'heat island' effect" (p. 26), overall aiding in the goal of minimizing vehicle trips and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project would add a water reclamation plant (which would provide recycled water for irrigation use on- and off -site) and 21 acres of parks and recreation facilities. The developers are proposing a new, ten -acre City park: Oak Park. Other recreational amenities include a Town Green, a Community Garden, the River Education/Community Center and project trails, including significant extensions of the Santa Clara River Trail. Up to six private recreational facilities would be constructed throughout the project. This project broke ground in 2015 with occupancy of the first phase expected in early 2020. Henry 11 oyo Newholl 1 ospitol Specific Plop (20.16) The Henry Mayo Specific Plan codifies the design elements established in the 2008 Master Plan for the hospital, and provides a framework to guide the growth and development of the hospital campus. The Plan specifies the importance of pedestrian walkways and other amenities, such as pedestrian -scale lighting, plazas, as well as trellises and other shade structures, throughout the hospital campus (p. 2-6, 5-1). Sainte 0aira Riveir Recreation aired Wateir Featuire Study1 1) The Santa Clara River Recreation and Water Feature Study was adopted by the City of Santa Clarita in 1991. This document is the City's first step in planning for recreational use of the Santa Clara River within the City limits and is the document that spurred the development of the Santa Clara River Trail. The Plan envisions a river corridor that encompasses active and passive parks, natural areas, river -front community centers and retail establishments, all linked by formal paseos and a multi -use trail system. The Plan emphasizes the need for a multi -use trail system, stating that: "The success of the River Corridor Plan relies greatly on establishing a continuous trail system that connects recreational features along the river corridor, as well as local and regional destination points" (p. 10). In addition to Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 13 recommending the creation of a multi -use trail system, the Plan recommends removing fences and barriers, as appropriate, along the river to provide public access to the river and river trail. Additional transportation recommendations presented in the Plan include planning bicycle routes and pedestrian walkways from residential neighborhoods to the river, developing common signage plans for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, and proactively planning for non -motorized connections between communities north of the Cross Valley Connector and the river to the south of the Cross Valley Connector. The Plan introduces the goal of working with jurisdictions along the Santa Clara River to develop a trail network that runs along the Santa Clara River from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Trail design guidelines are included in the Plan for three types of trails: hard surface trails, equestrian trails and soft surface hiking trails. The Plan also outlines guidelines for pedestrian bridges and access and connection points. Safe Routesto Sdho6� Rain (2019) In 2019, the City updated its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan, which included infrastructural and programmatic recommendations for high and junior high schools in Santa Clarita that were not assessed in previous planning efforts. This Plan builds on efforts to improve access to city schools, and supports recommendations set forth in the SRTS Plan. Tii° it 11 ii° Li it I q irn inn Main 1 ) The most recent Transportation Development Plan (TDP) for the City of Santa Clarita was adopted in 2019 and provides and update to the 2013 TDP. The TDP presents a roadmap for short-term operational, financial, and capital improvements for the City of Santa Clarita's transit program. These strategies reflect findings from rider and non -rider input, as well as a review of transit system performance. According to rider surveys, the TDP estimates that most riders walk to and/or from their bus stop (between 70 and 75% total), highlighting the importance of pedestrian connections to transit. The Plan also recommends that the City: 8. Promote the link between transit and cycling to make transit more attractive. To do so, the TDP encourages the City to consider providing a free hour of bike rental with a transit pass to help encourage the use of bikes and the Pace program. Pedestrian -specific recommendations from the 2006 TDP were incorporated into the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan from 2014 and were presented as recommendations in Section 6.3 Transit Recommendations. This NMTP continues to align with recommendations in the TDP. II yoreyons Coirildoir Main 1 ) In order to make the City's code consistent with the General Plan, the City of Santa Clarita developed a series of corridor plans that superseded planning and zoning regulations. These plans adhere to a form - based code approach to address the relationship between the buildings and public spaces throughout the corridors. In May of 2011, City staff began the planning and public outreach process for the Lyons Corridor Development Code, the first of the corridor plans. The Lyons Corridor Development code, further referred to as the Lyons Corridor Plan, spans Lyons Avenue between Interstate 5 and Newhall Avenue and was completed in 2013 and establishes the following goals: Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 14 A. Ensure that development is of human scale, pedestrian -oriented, and designed to create attractive streetscapes and pedestrian spaces; B. Moderate vehicular traffic by providing for a mixture of land uses, pedestrian -oriented development, compact community form, safe and effective traffic circulation, and appropriate parking facilities; C. Provide standards for the orderly growth and development of the Lyons Corridor that will assist in protecting and enhancing the community identity of the Lyons Corridor; D. Ensure that proposed development and new land uses conserve energy and natural resources; E. Facilitate the development and redevelopment of walkable, complete neighborhoods with a variety of housing types to serve the needs of a diverse population; and F. Provide for compatibility between different types of development and land uses through effective urban and architectural design. S6Wdad Cainyoininur doir Piain 1 ) The Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Development Code pertains to the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor in the Canyon Country community of Santa Clarita. The planning area encompasses 181 acres, with 1,453,000 square feet of commercial building area. There are 115 parcels and 70 property owners within the planning area. The City is currently constructing the Canyon Country Community Center on approximately 10 acres on the northeast corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway. This 30,000 foot facility will provide a wide range of programs and services for the community with completion scheduled for early 2021. This Plan carries out the policies of the General Plan by classifying and regulating the types and intensities of development and land uses within the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor planning area, ensuring that they are consistent with, and in furtherance of, the policies and objectives of the General Plan. The Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Plan is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor and sets the following goals: A. Ensure that development is of human scale, pedestrian -oriented, and designed to create attractive streetscapes and pedestrian spaces; B. Moderate vehicular traffic by providing for a mixture of land uses, pedestrian -oriented development, compact community form, safe and effective traffic circulation, and appropriate parking facilities; C. Provide standards for the orderly growth and development of the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor that will assist in protecting and enhancing the community identity; D. Ensure that proposed development and new land uses conserve energy and natural resources; E. Facilitate the development and redevelopment of walkable, complete neighborhoods; and F. Provide for compatibility between different types of development and land uses through effective urban and architectural design. Ciiii,nate Actioin Piain 1 ) In August 2012, the City of Santa Clarita approved its Climate Action Plan (CAP). The purpose of the CAP is to measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated within the City and to develop strategies to reduce the emissions in the future. The CAP includes a set of strategies the City can use to Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 15 reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced in the community by the year 2020 in compliance with California Assembly Bill 32. The CAP is part of the General Plan process and as such will serve as a component of the General Plan document for the City to address Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions. A large portion of the GHG reductions would be achieved by the decrease in vehicle miles traveled in the City via changes in land use patterns and a greater emphasis of transit and alternative transportation programs, an ambition supported by the NMTP. Citywide alive Tui° ur 11 ui° ii ur yfli dhinMain 1 ) This citywide wayfinding project was adopted in 2015. It provides guidelines for sign design, placement, and content. The proposed wayfinding scheme helps benefit Santa Clarita residents and visitors by: • Enhancing users' ability to navigate Santa Clarita's active transportation network and find key attractions • Providing user information about destinations, direction, and distance • Supporting and promoting the City of Santa Clarita's identity • Raising community awareness of the pedestrian, bikeway and trail networks Recommendations in the NMTP align with the Wayfinding Plan, and help advance the goals of set forth by the plan. Addftioii,4� City Raininhing Efforts Additionally, this NMTP supports additional planning efforts of the City, including: Parks & Recreotion 5-Yeor Work Plon 2025 (Jonuury 2020) This Work Plan updates the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2008, and helps direct the City's efforts regarding active parkland and open space. Action items supported by this NMTP include incorporating more walking paths and shade into park spaces, and increasing access and opportunities for passive and active recreational programming in designated Open Space areas for people of all ages and abilities. The NMTP also supports the Work Plan's goals of facilitating public transportation and active transportation access to parks with new bikeways, walkways, and first/last mile connections. Santa Cluritu Public L.ibrury Strategic Plon 2020 - 2025 The Santa Clarita Public Library's Strategic Plan presents focus areas and corresponding objectives to advance the Library's transformative role in the community. By helping enhance connectivity and improve access to the libraries, this NMTP helps the City's library system better serve our community. Arts Muster Plon (20.16) The Arts Master Plan (AMP) builds on a two -phased Cultural Arts Master Plan adopted in 1997 and 1998, and offers a new, long-term roadmap for cultural development throughout Santa Clarita. The AMP addresses public art, arts funding, the Newhall Arts District, arts facilities, and the creative economy. As recommended in the AMP, the City has enacted a percent -for -art requirement for all new public capital improvement projects, including active transportation projects. Monies generated under this ordinance are aggregated and/or transferred to public art projects. Following community feedback, this NMTP recommends public art considerations along trails. This supports the AMP's vision of integrating public art and aesthetics into the City's infrastructure. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 16 Regia,ial IIII�) II T ,is &A II�)III iii iii Connect SoCal, the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy of the Southern California Association Of Governments, was released as a public draft in 2019. It aims to prioritize pedestrian infrastructure over cars to achieve a more sustainable growth pattern in Southern California. Connect SoCal focuses on encouraging housing closer to jobs and transit, creating technology to improve transportation options, expanding transit ridership, and creating complete streets. In Connect SoSanta, Clarita is considered a priority growth job center area, and a transit priority area. This 2020 NMTP advances the goals set forth in the draft plan. The LA County Vision Zero Plan is working to eliminate severe injuries and deaths in traffic related accidents on unincorporated County roads. The Plan is guided by the principles of health equity, data driven processes, and transparency with the public. The Plan works to create better traffic treatments that are safer, have features which reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and are active transportation friendly to discourage driving. There are several corridors just outside of Santa Clarita that the Plan considers collision concentration corridors; The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch Pkwy, Bouquet Canyon Rd, Sierra Hwy, and Sand Canyon Rd. This 2020 NMTP includes recommendations for all of these corridors within City limits, as well as recommendations requiring coordination with the County to improve safety and reduce traffic collisions on these corridors. OuirCouinty III os Aing6esuuuint wii uu to 6iiruu IbEl ty Rain 1 ) The LA County OurCounty Sustainability Plan was created to enhance the well-being of Los Angeles residents through safe and welcoming parks and streets, while also reducing damage to the natural environment particularly in communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The Plan introduces sustainable goals such as reaching carbon neutrality, reducing car trips, better managing waste, and protecting the region's ecosystems. Santa Clarita ranks low in its walkability score compared to the rest of Los Angeles County. The recommendations set forth in the 2020 NMTP address this by aiming to improve walkability in the City. uuutllu iirin a lllirf inniiu Association of Goveinivineints (SCAG) Regioii,41 Tii°u iru 11 ii°tu tfi iru Main T) 1 ) The SCAG Regional Transportation Plan includes a commitment to reduce transportation related emissions to comply with California Senate Bill 375. This 2020 NMTP will help Santa Clarita contribute to this goal. 2009 Ill oing RaingeTii°u iru 11 ii° a fi iru Rainfoir III os Aing6esCounty ) The 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County, adopted in October 2009 by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board, guides countywide transportation development through 2040. The three goals of the Plan are: 1) improving mobility of people and goods, 2) improving air quality by reducing mobile source emissions, and 3) increasing access to economic, educational, social, medical, cultural, recreational and governmental resources in Los Angeles County. The Plan relies on four key strategies to meet these goals: maintaining the existing transportation system, maximizing system efficiency, increasing system capacity, and managing demand. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 17 The Non -Motorized Transportation Plan created for Santa Clarita in 2014 included demand management strategies that are supported by the County's Long Range Transportation Plan. The transportation demand management strategies recommended by the Long Range Transportation Plan include rideshare programs, outreach to employers to encourage employee travel alternatives, programs that reward employees for trying an alternative to the drive alone commute, smart growth strategies to take advantage of transit, working with employers to promote telework opportunities, and using market strategies that generate revenue from auto use. The NMTP offers similar recommendations that support the agenda set forth in the Long Range Transportation Plan, which Los Angeles County is currently in the process of updating. I os Aing6esMetro Active Tui°u urn 11 vui°tu tiivuri Strategic Main 1 ) The Active Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) is Metro's county -wide effort to identify strategies to increase walking, bicycling and transit use in Los Angeles County. The Plan focuses on improving first and last mile access to transit and propose a regional network of active transportation facilities, including shared -use paths and on -street bikeways. The ATSP analyzed locations and provided recommendations for infrastructure near major transit destinations, including locations in Santa Clarita. I os Aing6esvuinty BicydW Tui°vur 11 vui° a iivurStrategic Main ) The Metro Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan was adopted in June 2006 by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board to promote bicycle use throughout the County. The Plan's vision is to make bicycling an integral part of travel choice in the region and promote the linkage between bicycling and the countywide transit network. The Plan identifies 167 "bike -transit" hubs and provides resources for cities to evaluate and improve bicycle access at their transit hubs. The document identifies Santa Clarita's three Metrolink Commuter Rail Stations and the McBean Regional Transit Center as bike -transit hubs within the City of Santa Clarita. The Plan also identifies gaps in the countywide bicycle trail network and recommends best -practice design measures for bicycle facilities. The goals of the County Plan are listed below in Table 5. Table 5. Central Goals of the LosAngeles County Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan Bicycle Planning & Provide visionary leadership in planning and funding projects and programs Bicycle Parking Encourage high quality end -of -trip facilities at commercial, employment, residential and transit locations Bike -to -Transit Improve bicycle access to transit systems Bike to Work Promote and increase employer bicycle incentives Bicycle Promotion Provide leadership in building partnerships, funding, and resources for marketing bicycle use as a legitimate and healthy means of transportation Bicycle Education & Increase and promote bicycle education and safety programs. Safety Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 18 The Metro Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan identifies gaps in the County's bicycle network and encourages cities to plan projects to fill these gaps. Two of the gaps are located in or adjacent to Santa Clarita, one in unincorporated Los Angeles County along the San Francisquito Creek between Santa Clarita and Castaic Lake, and the other along the Sierra Highway between The Old Road and the Soledad Canyon Bike Path. In addition to these gaps located within the City of Santa Clarita, the Plan identifies gaps located in unincorporated Los Angeles County. It should be noted that the Los Angeles County Plan focuses on gaps in the regional bikeway network, and is not a comprehensive list of all bikeway gaps in the County. Please see Table 6. Table 6. Local Gaps in the Countywide Bikeway Network Castaic / San Santa Clarita / Castaic Creek, San Connector between Santa Clarita & Castaic Francisquito LA County Francisquito Creek, Lake Creek Sierra Highway Golden State Freeway Santa Clarita / Sierra Highway Connection between The Old Road & Soledad LA County Canyon Bike Path The Old Road LA County The Old Road Connection between Valencia/Santa Clarita & Adjacent to Golden Railroad Avenue -Newhall Avenue Metrolink State Freeway ROW Bike Path in the San Fernando Valley Route 126 LA County NW LA County Connection between Santa Clarita and Unincorporated Ventura County Line Source: Los Angeles County Bicycle Strategic Transportation Plan, Table 1. *Note: All gaps listed above are designated as either Class II or Class III with possible constraints due to road widening. II os Aing6esuuurut dui° first III u t MEW Strategiclain 1 ) Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) continues to develop a world -class rail system with stations that will be a short distance (three miles or less) from the homes of 7.8 million people, nearly 80 percent of Los Angeles County residents. Over time, this number will continue to grow as cities modify their land -use plans to provide more housing and jobs near stations, consistent with market demand and regional goals for more sustainable communities. The County of Los Angeles adopted its Bicycle Master Plan in March of 2012. The Plan proposes approximately 831 miles of new bikeways throughout unincorporated areas of the County and recommends various bicycle -friendly policies and programs to promote bicycle ridership amongst users of all ages and skill sets. As shown in Figure 42, the Bicycle Master Plan proposes 16.5 miles of bicycle Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 19 paths, 33.4 miles of bicycle lanes, and 108.5 miles of bicycle routes in the Santa Clarita Valley Planning Area, many of which intersect the city's boundary. Figure 2. Proposed County BikewaysAdjacent to Santo C7orito Flpnrca 5 7,5: Samem CBnrlEm'Mh1Ymy GNmmmlm�, Arwti FrapNd�aal �dcy+eJm N"'uxJYi�ed�ammmm ��fwiyml�as.C¢rorrtn4y Hiisyu§a YJI�s&�r POmmr Table 7 outlines which County -proposed facilities connect with bikeways shown in the 2006 Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. Approximately 50 percent of County -proposed bikeways intersect with a bikeway proposed by the City of Santa Clarita. Table 7. Proposed County Bikeways Adjacent to Santo Clorito 2 Sierra Highway bike Sierra Highway existing bike lanes, proposed On County's route bike path Vision Zero Plan Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 20 4 The Old Road bike The Old Road existing bike route Design lanes 5 San Francisquito Creek Existing segment of San Francisquito Creek Trail Trail 7 Magic Mountain Magic Mountain Parkway proposed bike path Parkway bike lanes 11 Jakes Way bike lanes Sierra Highway proposed bike route Now City Property 13 Plum Canyon Road Plum Canyon Road proposed bike lanes Complete; Now bike lanes City Property 14 Bouquet Canyon Road Bouquet Canyon Road existing bike bike route lanes/path, Copper Hill Drive proposed bike lanes 15 Soledad Canyon Road Soledad Canyon Road existing bike lanes bike route 19 Santa Clara River Trail Santa Clara River Trail existing segments, 22 Canyon Park Boulevard Sierra Highway proposed bike route bike lanes 23 Henry Mayo Road bike Avenue Stanford existing bike lanes lanes 24 Vasquez Canyon Road Vasquez Canyon Road proposed bike lanes bike lanes 28 Sand Canyon Road bike Soledad Canyon Road existing bike lanes route 30 Placerita Canyon Road Sierra Highway proposed bike route bike route State IIII'i 111 ,is &A II'i Illiii iiie CM[foirinia State 6i ddll Pedestrian Main 017) The California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is a visionary and comprehensive policy plan to promote a multi -modal transportation system that supports active modes of transportation and creates a framework to increase safe bicycling and walking. The plan contains: Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 21 • Strategies to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the plan • Performance measures and data needs to evaluate success • Recommendations for improved Caltrans processes • Safety statistics and a safety awareness brochure • Investment strategies This plan will help the City of Santa Clarita work with the local Caltrans office to implement projects on Caltrans rights -of -way. urmpl let Streets urinll 111 urinuri'ttii urn Action Rain 2.0 ) 1T) The intent of the Complete Streets Implementation Action Plan 2.0 is to describe the current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) complete streets policy framework and to provide an overview of Caltrans' complete streets efforts. This policy directs Caltrans to provide for the needs of all travelers of all ages and ability in all planning, programming, design, construction, operations, and maintenance activities, and products on the State highway system. This update of the plan lays out the structure for monitoring, reporting, and overcoming barriers to further integrate complete streets into all Caltrans functions and processes. ii mll 111 iillIl r CM[foinnia GVbMl iriinhirn Illu H in t ) ) The California Global Warming Solutions Act aims to reduce the state's emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The law requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to adopt a "scoping plan" indicating how the 2020 target for emission reductions may be achieved from significant greenhouse gas sources through regulations, market mechanisms, and other actions. One of the recommended actions in the CARB scoping plan is to "develop regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for passenger vehicles." The mechanism for developing these targets was established by separate legislation, Senate Bill 375. ii mll 111 iillIl 1 5r ii mpl let Streets t ) ) In September 2008, California adopted a new law that requires cities and counties to include complete streets policies as part of their general plans so that roadways are designed to safely accommodate all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, children, older adults, and people with mobility impairments, as well as motorists. inat iillIl 75r CM[foinnia SustahnMWeirninuuuiniflies Strategy ) ) The first law in the nation that attempts to control greenhouse gas emissions by curbing sprawl, Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop regional targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles for 2020 and 2035. Each of the 18 metropolitan planning organizations in California will need to prepare a "sustainable communities strategy' for meeting the emissions reductions target in its region through transportation and land use actions that reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled. SB 375 establishes per -capita greenhouse gas emission reduction targets of seven percent by the year 2020 and 15 percent by the year 2035, using 2005 levels as the base year. inat iillIl r Active Tii°u it 11 ii° a ii it Program Act ) 1 ) Senate Bill 99 (SB 99) establishes the Active Transportation Program for the state, in accordance with the federal Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) legislation, to encourage increased Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 22 use of active modes of transportation and create a mechanism for distributing federal funds to local and regional efforts. The bill includes the following goals for the Active Transportation Program: • Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by bicycling and walking; • Increase safety and mobility for nonmotorized users; • Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction; • Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding; • Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program; and • Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. w State l u w Various state laws related to walking and biking have been passed since the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan of 2014: • Assembly Bill 2398, referred to as a "vulnerable road user law" was passed in August, 2014. It raises the fines for drivers that injure vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and people using wheelchairs. • Senate Bill 672, passed in 2017, indefinitely extended the requirement for installation and maintenance of traffic -actuated signals that detect bicycle and motorcycle traffic on the roadway in addition to vehicles. The bill also provides a provision for local agencies to be reimbursed by the state for certain costs related to the traffic -actuated signals. • Assembly Bill 1218, approved in 2017, extended exemptions of bicycle transportation plans and improvements from CEQA considerations until January 1, 2021. • Assembly Bill 3077, approved in 2018, allows for people under 18 years -old cited for not wearing a helmet while operating, or riding as a passenger on, a bicycle, skateboard, non -motorized scooter, or wearing roller blades will now be offered a "fix -it" ticket. A "fix -it" ticket enables minors cited for not wearing a helmet to correct the violation by completing a local bicycle safety course within 120 days of the citation. • Assembly Bill 1755, approved in 2018, extends California Vehicle Code provisions pertaining to collisions to people operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway. Under the new law, a person involved in a collision that results in injury or death while riding a bicycle on a path with completely separated right of way for pedestrians and bicycles is required by law to remain at the scene and exchange information with parties involved. C61irains Deputyiim° tii urmlpllet Streets ) In 2001, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) adopted Deputy Directive 64, "Accommodating Non -Motorized Travel," which contained a routine accommodation policy. The directive was updated in 2008 as "Complete Streets — Integrating the Transportation System." The new policy includes the following language: The Department views all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety, access, and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as integral elements of the transportation system. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 23 The Department develops integrated multimodal projects in balance with community goals, plans, and values. Addressing the safety and mobility needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in all projects, regardless of funding, is implicit in these objectives. Bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel is facilitated by creating "complete streets" beginning early in system planning and continuing through project delivery and maintenance operations. The directive establishes Caltrans' own responsibilities under this policy. The responsibilities Caltrans assigns to various staff positions under the policy include the following: • Ensure bicycle, pedestrian, and transit interests are appropriately represented on interdisciplinary planning and project delivery development teams. • Ensure bicycle, pedestrian, and transit user needs are addressed and deficiencies identifies during system and corridor planning, project initiation, scoping, and programming. • Ensure incorporation of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit travel elements in all Department transportation plans and studies. • Promote land uses that encourage bicycle, pedestrian, and transit travel. • Research, develop, and implement multimodal performance measures. I°��' iiira III IIII�) II T ,is &A II�)dII iii iii US DOT P6ky t t inn in't oin Bicydaind Pedestrian Accoirnirnodatioin RegWatioins aired Recoiii,niii,neiii,ida,tioiii,is1) The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) issued this Policy Statement to support and encourage transportation agencies at all levels to establish well-connected walking and bicycling networks. The DOT encourages States, local governments, professional associations, community organizations, public transportation agencies, and other government agencies, to adopt similar policy statements on bicycle and pedestrian accommodation as an indication of their commitment to accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians as an integral element of the transportation system. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix A: Plan and Policy Review 1 24 I °br °�ii A complete street provides for safe, convenient, and comfortable travel by foot, bicycle, public transit, and personal vehicle. Complete streets are designed for access, mobility, and safety for all users, regardless of travel mode. They provide for automobiles while enabling and encouraging transit, walking, and biking. Complete streets are an important element in improving bicyclist and pedestrian safety, and making walking and biking easier and more pleasant. Complete streets designs take into account a jurisdiction's unique setting and roadway conditions. Depending on the context, complete streets designs can look very different among locations and can be implemented in various ways. Some of the common elements of complete street designs include: • Pedestrian infrastructure: Sidewalks, crosswalks, and paseos • Bicycle infrastructure: Bike lanes and bike parking • Coordinated transit facilities: Bus pull-outs or transit right of way • Aesthetic and safety improvements: Landscaping, contrasting pavement colors and signage There are many benefits of implementing complete streets. By providing walking, biking, and transit facilities, people are encouraged to commute through active transportation, thus increasing physical activity and countering the nationwide obesity epidemic. Complete streets can improve safety by reducing conflicts between users and calming traffic. Providing alternatives to driving can have a profound environmental impact by reducing vehicle emissions. In addition, complete streets have the potential to improve the economy by encouraging residents and visitors to linger in shops and restaurants. Complete streets can provide transportation options for community members who cannot drive: the elderly, students, people with disabilities, and people who cannot afford a car. I Ill iii I°,III r , In the past, most transportation infrastructure in the United States has been designed to meet the needs of drivers: streets are wide, speeds are high, intersections are large, and parking is abundant. As an unintended consequence, walking, riding transit, and bicycling are less pleasant, less convenient, and often, less safe. Most cities' policies and design standards still reflect this older way of thinking. Revising policies and standards to reflect complete streets concepts makes it more likely that public agencies will incorporate the needs of all road users into new projects and roadway retrofits. Recognizing the importance of incorporating complete streets policies into local governance, the California legislature passed the Complete Streets Bill in 2008 (Assembly Bill 1358). As of January 1, 2011, California cities and counties are required to include provisions for the accommodation of all roadway users when updating the part of a local plan that governs traffic flow, per California Government Code §65302: (2) (A) Commencing January 1, 2011, upon any substantive revisions of the circulation element, the legislative body shall modify the circulation element to plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel in a manner that is suitable to the rural, suburban, or urban context of the general plan. (e) For purposes Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix B: Complete Streets I 1 of this paragraph, 'users of streets, roads, and highways' means bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, pedestrians, users of public transportation, and seniors. In 2010, Caltrans published a revised version of Deputy Directive 64, which explicitly states that complete streets policies shall be considered in all phases of state-owned roadway planning, design, construction, maintenance, and repair. Objective The objective of this policy is to establish guiding principles and practices so transportation improvements are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users. The City of Santa Clarita will create a safe and efficient transportation system that promotes the health and mobility of all Santa Clarita citizens and visitors by providing high quality pedestrian, bicycling, and transit access to all destinations throughout the City. The City of Santa Clarita will provide for the needs of drivers, transit users, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities in all planning, design, construction, reconstruction, retrofit, operations, and maintenance activities and products. The City of Santa Clarita will enhance the safety, access, convenience, and comfort of all users of all ages and abilities. The City understands that children, seniors, and persons with disabilities may require special accommodations. Street A. The City of Santa Clarita will design, operate, and maintain a transportation network that provides a connected network of facilities accommodating all modes of travel. B. The City will actively look for opportunities to repurpose rights -of -way to enhance connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit. C. The City will focus non -motorized connectivity improvements to services, schools, parks, civic uses, regional connections, and commercial uses. D. The City will require new developments to provide interconnected networks for all modes. A. This Complete Street Policy is intended to cover all development and redevelopment in the public domain and all street improvement assessment districts with Santa Clarita, but will also focus on regional connectivity. B. The City will require all developers and builders to obtain and comply with this policy. C. The City will encourage agencies not under Santa Clarita's jurisdiction, including, but not limited to local school districts, to work with the City to implement this policy. D. The City will work closely with Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and the Southern California Association of Governments to encourage compliance with this policy. The City of Santa Clarita will apply this Complete Streets Policy to all roadway projects, including those involving new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation, or changes in the Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix B: Complete Streets 1 2 allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway, as well as those that involve new privately built roads and easements intended for public use. Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance and operation activities over time. eiii , A. Provide well -designed pedestrian accommodations on all streets and crossings. Pedestrian accommodations can take numerous forms, including but not limited to traffic signals, roundabouts, bulb -outs, extensions, sidewalks, buffer zones, shared -use pathways, and perpendicular curb ramps, among others. B. Provide well -designed bicycle accommodations along all streets. Bicycle accommodations can take numerous forms, including but not limited to the use of bicycle boulevards, striping, slow streets, low auto -volume streets, traffic calming, signs, and pavement markings, among others. C. Where physical conditions warrant, landscaping shall be planted whenever a street is newly constructed, reconstructed, or relocated, to provide a buffer between the vehicular travelled way and adjacent pedestrian facilities. A. The City of Santa Clarita will plan its streets in harmony with the adjacent land uses and neighborhoods. B. The City will solicit input from local stakeholders during the planning process. C. The City will integrate natural features, such as waterways, and other topography into design of streets. D. The City will design streets with a strong sense of place. Architecture, landscaping, streetscaping, public art, signage, etc. will be used to reflect the community and neighborhood. E. The City will coordinate street improvements with merchants and along retail and commercial corridors to develop vibrant and livable streets. F. The City will practice sustainable storm water management practices. III rn I IIenieii tatiii After adoption, effective implementation of the Complete Streets Policy will require additional steps to ensure success. The City of Santa Clarita will need to review their procedures and, if necessary, restructure them, to accommodate all users on every project. The City of Santa Clarita will incorporate Complete Streets principles into the following documents as they are updated: the City of Santa Clarita General Plan, City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code, and other plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. In addition, applicable changes to design manuals or public works standards will need to be made to fully encompass the safety and needs of all users by employing the latest in design standards and innovation. Periodic education and training of planners and engineers is also recommended to ensure the latest techniques in balancing the needs of roadway users are being applied. Finally, existing data sources and projects can be tapped to track how well the streets are serving all users. Unless otherwise indicated, the Public Works Department will be responsible for the implementation of this Complete Streets Policy. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix B: Complete Streets 13 Complete Street principles and practices will be included in street construction, reconstruction, repaving, and rehabilitation projects, as well as other plans and manuals, except under one or more of the following conditions: A. A project involves only ordinary or emergency maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable conditions such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair, concrete joint repair, or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on temporary detour or haul routes. B. The City Council exempts a project due to excessive and disproportionate cost of establishing a bikeway, walkway, or transit enhancement as part of a project. C. The Director of Public Works and the Director of Community Development jointly determine the construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to waterways, flood plains, remnants of native vegetation, wetlands, or other critical areas, or due to impacts on neighboring land uses, including impact from right of way acquisitions. D. Where absence of need exists, including absence of future need. E. Where the City Engineer issues a documented exception concluding that the application of Complete Streets principles is unnecessary or inappropriate because it would be contrary to public safety. F. Where the existing right of way does not allow for the accommodation of all users. In this case, alternatives shall be explored such as the use of revised travel lane configurations, paved shoulders, signage, traffic calming, education, or enforcement to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and persons with disabilities. G. The Director of Public Works and the Director of Community Development jointly determine it is not practically feasible or cost effective to implement the provisions of this policy through public or private project design or manuals or other plans. Exceptions described above will be documented. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix B: Complete Streets 14 Appen(fix� ". . n"i irl"I Ei ty C)Lltreadh Det H This Appendix captures additional information regarding community engagement efforts throughout the planning process, including our communication methods and full results from the public input map, community survey, and bike audits. IIPlebhods City 1bsit aired Social1 ii For all community outreach opportunities, including the online survey and interactive mapping tool, the City leveraged our existing website, social media accounts, and newsletter mailing list to share information about the NMTP and to encourage our residents to engage with the project. In addition to a strong social media presence, the City sent email newsletters our subscribers. These newsletters were used to announce open houses and other events, encourage participation, and share updates about the project. ii° iinofl it 111 t ii°4i An information card was created in both English and Spanish with the project website and Community Open Houses listed. The cards were available at all outreach events and placed at various businesses, community centers, and libraries throughout the city. Phrase The City leveraged local news outlets to share information about the NMTP and to encourage residents to participate. Articles appeared online at SCVNews.com, the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, and KHTS Radio. News outlets also helped promote community events related to walking and biking, including the City's annual Bike to Work Day ride. 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Tla�, t--ity of Santa Clam; bias g:P.S mules of trails and bike paths, .and officials Roe wotking to find lDays to 'hiav@ residents uttluae their Instead of driviiigl, auceyd'iing to officials. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 2 ��)Ublic llkii llput YlaIp 14Result Route in [[-]18.585696,34.4283991,[-118.58737,34.4286471,[- 2 need of I do not favor the current dirt pathway 118.588786,34.4294261,[-118.590889,34.4308411,[- i m provement 1 ] 8.590374,34.4316211 There's a lot of commuting into the industrial center. There's opportunity to extend the bike path past the water Biking reclamation plant, along the old road 4 Destination and henry mayo dr, up to commerce [ 118.611917,34.449387] center dr. There's also a bike lane along ave scott that could be extended to this area. - Vote - Vote To be able to drive a shorter and more Other 5 Destination direct route to downtown Newhall F118.522578,34.3795311 from Sierra Hwy. [[-118.543403,34.4005721,F118.s4233,34.404626],[- 118.541214,34.405211,[-118.545249,34.4154071,[- 118.548317,34.4183811,[-118.546429,34.422204],[- Route like to Easy loop from Almendra Park to the 118.540592,34.4288591,[-118.5569,34.431549],[- 6 post Office, Westfield Mall, Granary 118.562136,34.4242571,[-118.555698,34.421567],[- us Square, and back to Almendra Park. 118.55896,34.4166111,[-118.562222,34.417744],[- 118.557587,34.4103091,[-118.553295,34.4113],[- 118.54969,34.4061311,F118.551664,34.403227],[- 118.55072,34.399828], [-118.543682,34.40025311 0 0 2 0 C C IE 0 Current route requires crossing Route in dangerous Newhall Ranch Road 7 need of crosswalk, and would be improved by [[-]18.519593,34.425111],[-118.520455,34.425476]] 0 0 improvement overpass/underpass (tunnel) Current route is not depicted correctly, and does not diagonally - Comment cross Newhall Ranch Road, rather requires use of crosswalk at NRR and Santa Clarita Parkway Good walk to the grocery store. Only have cross traffic at one intersection. RouOften like to encounter bikes on walking [[-]18.586024,34.405881,[-118.579663,34.4074891,[- 8 path path along The Old Road. Most 118.576424,34.4026611,[-118.574863,34.3968341,[- 0 0 use courteous but some just seem to 118.574472,34.3933571,[-118.571858,34.39023411 come out of nowhere. Requiring a bell on the bikes would help. Biking 9 I'd like to cycle to Whole Foods from F118.555956,34.4124331 1 0 Destination the Summit Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 3 IN IV Biking Destination Vote Biking Destination Route in need of improvement I'd like to cycle to VTC from the Summit. We need bike lanes along Del Monte to McBean. I'd like to cycle through the Summit to COC. We need bike lanes along Del Monte/Arroyo and Summit Place to connect with the bike lane on Rockwell Canyon. Does the bike lane on Rockwell Canyon connect to anything? This would be a great connection and there is plenty of room on the roadways to make this happen and give students another, safe alternative to aettina to camous. Please add a bike lane along Del Monte to McBean so residents can safely cycle to Whole Foods, Starbucks, Corner Bakery, etc. Route in Need a bike lane connection to the 13 need of bike lane on Rockwell Canyon. No improvement other cocnnections exist. Need a safe bike lane from the one on Rockwell so residents and students can cycle from campus through the Route in summit to retail and housing. 14 need of Housing density exists along McBean improvement but there is no easy access via bike from COC or CalArts to this housing density. It would make sense to connect the two. A bike lane on Goldcrest from the paseo along the northside of Valencia would connect cyclying access from Valencia Blvd. to the Oak Preserve and Route in public park (Summit Park). The 15 need of roadway is wide enough to improvement accomodate a bike lane. This would also provide summit residents safe cycling access to the nearby transit center on Valencia and McBean. [-118.557372,34.4162571 X [-118.569174,34.4040421 [[-]18.565741,34.4006071,[-118.564067,34.404751,[- 1]8.561406, 34.4064141, [-118.560934,34.4077241, [- 118.561149, 34.4086451, [-118.560934,34.4093171, [- 118.560033,34.4095651, [-118.559089,34.4098131, [- 118.558145,34.4102381,[-118.555441,34.4117611 [[-118.562737,34.40305],[-118.565011,34.402802],[- 118.565762,34.4005361,[-118.56559,34.399562],[- 118.564668,34.3989781,[-118.563294,34.39804],[- 118.565226,34.396411 ]] [ [-]18.5 65 247, 34.3 964821, [- 118.563402,34.3980221, [-118.5619,34.3978451, [- 118.560805,34.3980571, [-118.559239,34.3985181, [- 118.558037,34.3992261, [-118.557673,34.3997571, [- 118.55 7608,34.4002531, [-118.557479,34.401281, [- 118.55 7436,34.40221, [-118.557286,34.4032981, [- 118.556685,34.4040421, [-118.556192,34.4044311, [- 118.55 3252,34.4046791, [-118.551836,34.4053 5211 [[-118.56514,34.4107341,[-118.564217,34.410379],[- 118.563895,34.4098311,[-118.563638,34.409087],[- 118.563251,34.4083791,[-118.563209,34.4077421,[- 0 0 118.563273,34.4069981,[-118.562951,34.406502],[- 118.562458,34.406078], [-118.562243,34.40572411 Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 14 There should be a crosswalk from the condos to the park. A lot of people often cross here with no crosswalk. Route in Taking kids and dogs to the park. 16 need of Because of all the street parking, and improvement no crosswalk it becomes a dangerous spot while driving or for those crossing the street. There is no cross walk from the east side of Rockwell to the westside of Rockwell at the intersection of 17 Walking Barrier Summit Place. There is a bus stop on the westside but no pedestrian access from the Summit to the other side where the bus stop is located. - Vote The sidewalks do not connect here. 18 Walking Barrier No crosswalk and no disabled access heading toward Henry Mayo Fitness - Vote - Vote [[-]18.559217,34.409751],[-118.559132,34.409592]] 0 [-118.565 247,34.3 965171 [-118.563 643,34.4181951 I There is no way to cross Town Center Drive. No sidewalk connections, no Route in crosswalks. When attending events at 19 need of the Hyatt and you park across the[[-]18.563294,34.418067],[-118.563348,34.417956]] 0 0 improvement street, there is no pedestrian access to get across the street. Route in No bike lanes on this route, dangerous 20 need of 183511 to navigate during school [[ 118.53497,34.38035],[-118..54209 3 0 improvement ,34.3 118.534756,34.382475], [-118.542094,34.391435]] pickup/drop off times. even is you have to run this down walnut to Downtown Newhall form - Comment the bike path and bring in that lyons bike lane or Bike share lane to connect too, thx "even is you have to run this down walnut to Downtown Newhall form - Comment the bike path and bring in that lyons bike lane or Bike share lane to connect too, thx" - Nick Lentini -_ Vote X__ - Vote X - Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 5 Route in 21 need of improvement Comment Vote Vote One of the worst and most dangerous routes to ride, but used by a very large number of cyclists. This route includes one very narrow bridge, the need to cross three freeway entrances, one round -about, a chain -link fence separating the freeway and the road for a large part of the route, and sharing a single lane road with cars going at freeway speeds with no shoulder, all the while trying to dodge storm drains and potholes the size of dinner plates. I agree, very poor and dangerous to bike from Santa Clarita to Castaic and Val Verde areas. I have given up trying to bike this route, thinking that my life is worth more than the trip. I have been hoping and waiting for a relatively safe route, for over 30 years. I have aiven up! 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It cuts across two 27 Destination car lanes with no signs to look out for [ 118.437681,34.4198s] 0 0 bikers Walking Drivers come into the bike lane all the 28 Destination time here on Soledad [_118.430128,34.425604] 0 0 This would be a welcome connector Biking to get to from the Soledad Cyn Rd. 29 Destination path the the Golden Triangle Rd. [ 118.493409,34.419961] 2 0 entrance. Vote X__ - Vote X Biking create a safe connection from the 30 Destination existing paths to the 126 [ 118.619932,34.434008] 4 0 - Vote X - Vote X - Vote X -_ Vote X__ I would like you to connect the end of 31 Biking the trail here to the trail at Discovery [ 118.494115,34.428931 5 0 Destination park. -_ Vote X__ - Vote X -_ Vote X__ - Vote X -_ Vote X__ 32 Biking Recreational [ 118.422189,34.3518331 0 0 Destination Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 8 [[-I18.489652, 34.3 75108], [- Route in 118.481584,34.374612],[-118.477635,34.373904],[- 118.467722,34.378827], [-118.464375,34.3801381, [ 33 need of ITS 4 118.45283,34.378083],[-118.447723,34.3778],[- i m provement 118.443003,34.378685],[-118.427811,34.376312],[- 118.41485,34.3812]] Route in 34 need of Dangerous improvement - Vote - Vote - Vote [[-118.423691,34.4496],[ 118.420858,34.447122],[- 1]8.420172,34.444645],[-118.419142,34.443017],[- 118.417511,34.438912],[-118.417597,34.436576],[- 118.419313,34.431903],[-118.421974,34.429355],[- 118.423519,34.426169],[-118.423605,34.423195],[- 3 118.423605,34.420859],[-118.42073,34.412964],[- 1]8.420215,34.409176],[-118.4203,34.406556],[ 118.41897,34.4036881,[ 118.417253,34.400465],[- 118.415666,34.398376], [-118.413 734,34.381767]] U 0 Need a way to cross newhall ranch Rin while using bike path. Currently have 35 neeeded Of t0 U Bouquet t0 get around this[[-118.539476,34.428496],[-118.54023$34.427868]] 0 0 improvement section. Route in Meed connection from bike path to 36 need of central park. Currently no bike path to[[-118.535013,34.430594],[-118.524778,34.432983]] 0 0 improvement central park, requires use of Bouquet. Route in Bouquet Canyon Alamogordo to 37 need of Newhall Ranch Rd Needs dedicated [[ 118.524391,34.434409]] 0 0 improvement bike lanes both ways. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 9 It would be great if the city could turn Route I like to this area into mountain use bike/equestrian/hiking only trails and protect and maintain them. 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118.551836,34.5031971,[-118.551321,34.5026661,[- 1]8.551064,34.5019941, [-118.551364,34.5017471, [- 118.55175,34.5012161, [-118.551836,34.5005441, [- 1]8.551879,34.50001411 I hike locally a lot and don't know Comment anything about this area. Is it legally accessible? From Stony Creek Road? Or somewhere else? Thanks. These are the most popular trails in the Santa Clarita area (and beyond) for Comment mountain biking and many trail runners and equestrians use the area also. Vote X Vote X How do you get to downtown 39 Biking Newhall on a bike? Railroad, Lyons are F118.528544,34.3795971 4 0 Destination both deadly -_ Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 11 Vote Vote Vote Route in 40 need of improvement Crossing the 5 on Lyons- deadly! Route in Crossing the 5 on Valencia is deadly. 41 need of Old Road needs bike lanes so you can improvement get to Castaic. Route in Nightmare crossing the 5 on Rye 42 need of Can on improvement any on in [ [-]18.5 5 9046, 34.3 78 7 211, [- 118.563681,34.3785081,[-118.567028,34.3793581,[- 1]8.56986,34.38091711 [[-]18.565376,34.3947821,[ 118.574281,34.3934721,[-118.574839,34.3952951,[- 118.574538,34.397881,[ 118.575954,34.4008551,[- 118.576512,34.4033691,[-118.577971,34.4051751,[- 118.579216,34.4070511,[-118.579173,34.4093531,[- 1]8.578486,34.4114421,[-118.578529,34.4135661,[- 118.579645,34.4151591,[-118.580632,34.4169651,[- 118.582048,34.4186291,[-118.583336,34.4204691,[- 118.584366,34.4213551,[-118.585138,34.42271,[- 118.586082,34.4257091,[-118.586555,34.4276561,[- 118.58707,34.429391,[ 118.588958,34.4308411,[ 118.591275,34.4324341,[-118.592691,34.4333191,[- 118.594322,34.4348411,[-118.595781,34.4362571,[- 118.597412,34.4382041,[-118.60076,34.4397611,[- 1]8.60445,34.4406811,[ 118.607883,34.4430171,[- 1]8.610029,34.4456361,[-118.612432,34.4488211,[- 118.614578,34.4520061,[-118.615351,34.4540591,[- 118.61681,34.45568611 G C [[-]18.586769,34.4319741, [-118.588314,34.43119511 0 43 need of You can't cross the 5 at Newhall Ave[[-118.599858,34.4440791,[-118.608098,34.44216811 0 improvement Route in Can't get from Rockwell Cyn to 44 need of Tourney improvement Route in 45 need of Can't get from Tourney to bike path Improvement - Vote [[-]18.568058,34.4084321, [-118.572693,34.40910511 0 [[-118.579645,34.4237621,[ 1 118.577371,34.4236911,[-118.577156,34.42489511 a 9 0 0 0 0 0 [[-118.551922,34.3975621,[ 118.55175,34.4042191,[- 118.555698,34.4094591,[-118.560162,34.4168231,[- Route in It's not safe to ride bike paths solo 118.562222,34.4227711,[-118.558273,34.4290011,[- 46 need of after dark, McBean bike lane would 118.555183,34.4355141,[-118.553982,34.440611,[- 0 1 improvement help 118.553638,34.445991,[-118.550034,34.4496711,[- 118.547459,34.4536341,[-118.54969,34.4581631,[- 1]8.549347,34.46184311 Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 12 This is a terrible idea. Riding McKean at Comment night would cause fatalities. Buy lights / pepper spray, or ride the sidewalks along McKean. Vote In the future, I would love for my kids Biking to be able to easily bike to school 47 Destination from our place in the Valencia Central [ 118.538704,34.385981] Val lev area. - Vote 48 Biking Start here, follow Bouquet Creek Destination down through Valencia. Strongly agree - this would be a great - Comment facility for the many families with bicycles, etc. in this residential area A dedicated multi -use trail is needed - Comment in this area given the many kids and schools in Saugus - Vote A bike route following this wash would give Saugus residents a safe Route in route away from traffic to ride to 49 need of improvement Rosedell, Saugus High, Central Park, and connect to the trails behind Best Buy to get to the rest of town. 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People speed and do not stay in [-118.430343,34.434931 3 0 Destination their lanes, and a painted line will not be enough. - Vote X Vote X - Vote X This street needs a protected bike lane. You could lace it on the west p [[ -118.455749,34.416434],[-118.45356,34.420788],[- 1]8.450127,34.424293],[-118.446178,34.427726],[- 52 Route in need of side of the street between the parking 118.441029,34.4323991,[-118.436866,34.4339211,[ 0 0 lane and sidewalk, with both 118.43369,34.435903],[-118.430901,34.439619],[- improvement directions on the same side of the 118.427339,34.445848],[-118.423648,34.449883],[- 118.420172,34.45437711 street. bike lane or share lane from Peachland East to Walnut or Main street, they manage this in Santa Monica, Portland and other densely 53 Biking populated areas with parked cars and [ 118s47oz9,34.379z88] 0 0 Destination also removing parked cars at the downtown area of Lyons using the new parking structure for the downtown business off Lyons, Ave by Newhall Ave and Main street, Sam comment as before, a Bike laneor bike share lane heading East and West from Peachland to Walnut or Main Street would be great for Downtown Newhall business's for families to rid 54 Biking Destination ebikes down town to shop and eat, [-118.546944,34.3794651 1 0 removing the parked cars at the end of Lyons east side and utilize the parking structure on business days, and weekends, call me anytime for a walk through, - Vote X Bike Lanes or Bike Share Lanes, see oute in Reed previous comments, 55 of [[-118.547587,34.379341],[- 1 0 118.529842,34.3813421,[-118.537889,34.380421 ]] improvement thanks - Vote X Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 14 a button need to be on the westbound side for walkers and bikers coming down 16th crossing orchard village, the light will not trigger with carbon framed bikes from the bike lane, if there is a cross walk button or 56 Biking Barrier one of the new sensors to trigger the [ 118.545688,34.3876731 0 0 light it prevents crossing traffic to hit the cross walk button on the southeast side of the intersection, also too short of a light exiting old orchard one for cars, as it s long light to trigger with cars as well leaving 001, thank you, access to over the 5 fwy safely via either lyons or over me bean to the Route in bike lanes on the Stevenson ranch [[-118ss83z7,34.3788181,[- 57 need of you sideknow cannot work on the y 118.561975,34.3783931,[-118.565172,34.3786321,[- 1 0 improvement , 118.5679z9,34.3797041,[-118.570955,34.3811 z11 county side of things,just drew my map too far, thanks guys, Vote X__ access to the stevenson Ranch side, and paths over there via me bean, Route in may be bettre than the lyons use, 58 need of alsoproved access to Cal Arts and [[-118.55z95z,34.396z691,[-118.574281,34.39345411 0 0 improvement COC, Im always availble for a call on this and drive or ride through, thank you, Placerita Canyon is a highly_ frequented bike route (especially for cyclists coming from Angeles national forest). It was even part of the cross- 59 Biking state bike rally ("tour of California"). [-118.430986,34.3765961 4 0 Destination This curvy road has a 50mph speed limit and ISO shoulder for cyclists or even signage to alert drivers to be aware of cyclists. this should be addressed. - Vote X -_ Vote X__ - Vote X - Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 15 i like to ride my bike to the metrolink, but the ride from my neighborhood [[-118.456306,34.378651,[-118.46446,34.380633],[- on Placerita to the Intersection at 118.479052,34.3734791,[-118.483171,34.375746],[- Sierra highway is terrifying (rough 118.489351,34.3750371,[-118.494415,34.378012],[- 60 Route I like to road, no lane/shoulder for cyclists, and 118.497076,34.3795711,[-118.508406,34.3815541,[ use 118.515272,34.3818381,[-118.519907,34.382546],[- NO signage alerting drivers to share 118.522482,34.3832541,[-118.522568,34.380775],[- the road). Also, the signal at Placerita 118.525486,34.3818381,[-118.528404,34.381979],[- and Sierra Hgwy is not very cyclist 118.523598,34.37574611 friendly. - Vote Route in There's currently no good bike access 61 need of between Bouquet Canyon and improvement Copper Hill around Seco Canyon. - Vote Route in Southbound Bouquet Canyon from 62 need of Alamogordo to Lowes isn't safe for improvement bikes. I end up riding on sidewalks. - Vote Biking Bike/Walk trail on Seco, between 63 Destination Copperhill and Bouquet Cyn Rd. - Vote Biking would be nice to access this location 64 Destination by bike - Vote 65 Route I like to There are several I enoy u 1 0 X__ [[-118.531322,34.4333191, [-118.53467,34.46007411 1 [[-]18.524284,34.434629],[ 118.531516,34.4333371,[-118.537266,34.427372],[- 1]8.5 3 9412, 34.42480611 [-118.533726,34.440681 ] [-118.571706,34.387681 ] [[-]18.4939,34.422771],[ 118.503342,34.421779],[- 118.501797,34.4186641,[-118.513298,34.4161 15],[- 118.520508,34.4145571,[-118.530464,34.420363],[- 118.539047,34.4233371,[-118.536129,34.426169],[- 118.529778,34.4243281,[-118.525658,34.42008],[- 118.529434,34.42362],[ 118.535957,34.426027],[- 118.539047,34.4240451,[-118.530293,34.419938],[- 118.521023,34.4145571,[-118.512611,34.416398],[- 118.50214,34.418806],[ 118.50317,34.4210711,[ 118.493385,34.42262911 X [I 0 0 0 0 0 66 Biking Barrier i would like to finish the loop along [ 118.493385,34.4285051 2 0 the river - Vote X - Vote X__ 67 Biking along the rivet [ 118.494067,34.4283411 3 0 Destination - Vote X__ - Vote X - Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 16 Route in 68 need of it is Unfinished, it does not connect [[ 118.503674,34.4235141,[-118.502848,34.42003611 0 0 improvement 69 Biking I would like this to connect to Soledad F118.515776,34.4182211 2 0 Destination Vote _ X -_ Vote X__ [[-118.55823,34.4322221,[-118.560762,34.4340621,[- 118.558359,34.439619],[-118.557587,34.444185],[- 118.558316,34.439938],[-118.560462,34.434381],[- Route I like to 118.560934,34.4321161J-118.559046,34.42978],[ 70 use m 118.562136,34.42539],[-118.557673,34.426523],[- 0 0 118.547029,34.425886],[-118.544025,34.425886],[- 118.540249,34.4282221,[-118.550291,34.42808],[- 118.55 7329,34.431 19511 [[-]18.490467,34.4213 551, [-118.503857,34.419231, [- 118.512783,34.4161151, [-118.522568,34.4146991, [- 71 Route I like to my long right as a return 118.535271,34.4219211,[-118.534584,34.4261691,[ 0 0 use 118.541794,34.4270181,[-118.558273,34.4267351,[- 118.5569,34.4315491, [-118.559647,34.4349471, [- 118.55072,34.46212711 Connect East Fork path to both sides [[-118.546672,34.389063],[- Route in of Orchard Village, better yet connect 118.547645,34.3886851,[-118.548703,34.389771],[- 72 need of to Up paseo all the wayto 118.550105,34.3906681,[-118.552394,34.390125],[- 0 0 improvement 118.554854,34.3891571,[-118.557,34.388921],[ Tournament 118.558345,34.388401 ]] I livejust outside Santa Clarita in Biking castaic and would absolutely love a 73 Destination way to connect to the bike trails from [ 118.612325,34.4492991 1 0 as close to castaic as possible. Thanks - Vote X Route in Make it so we can cross existing bike [[-]18.523362,34.4150471,[- 74 need of bridge and connect into path without 118.523533,34.4145041, [-118.521 187,34.4143 391, [ 0 0 118.519285,34.4145161,[-118.517354,34.4147871,[- improvement having to cross at intersection. 118.515394,34.4151531,[-118.513234,34.41601511 Lack of Sidewalks. Route in [[-118.588099,34.431125],[- 75 need of Add sidewalks so pedestrians have a p 118.584495,34.4343811,[-118.578229,34.4373541,[- 0 0 improvement 118.57707,34.43841611 safe way to walk to and from work. 76 Other Starting point, my home. F118.568788,34.4228771 0 0 Destination Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 17 Route in This area, as well as a few others, is 77 need of dark and has no lighting. It feels very improvement unsafe to ride at night. 78 Route I like to use 79 Biking Barrier Comment Would love to see some work done on this Plum Canyon fire road. I know the city is building the park nearby and it shows a proposed hike/horse trail. The path could use a lot of love. Finish connecting the end of the newhall ranch trail into Canyon Country. It will open a wonderful new loop for bikes. No to mention help divert cyclists/runners from more heavily trafficked areas by vehicles. 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The bike path already goes under the bridge, itjust needs a very small bit of pathway to connect the sidewalk back up to the sidewalk on the north side of Copperhill. Some type of (ideally protected) bike route connecting the bike trail bridge over the river to Old Town Newhall would make a great connection between Valencia and Old Town. A connection from the river trail (via the bridge that connects to Newhall Ave) to Placerita (specifically Quigley Canyon Open Space, as well as Masters) would be areat. Route in Provide access via Circle J fire/access 83 need of roads (or dirt trail) and via future improvement development into Placerita. :a Biking Destination Route in need of improvement Start biking here. I park under the bridge and get on the bike trail and ride to magic mountain and Newhall on the bike route. It would be very beneficial to extend the current paved bike trail north east along the 14 freeway to the end of the city limits to allow for safe bike access to the east end of Santa Clarita residence. That way it can eliminate the need to ride along The street where cars race along Soledad canyon and where many fatalities have occurred in the vast. 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Although 86 Walking there are bike lanes, there is room to [ 118.545388,34.387256] 0 1 Barrier have facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians for safer commuting. - Vote X The gates at the new bridge are hard 87 Biking Barrier to maneuver through on a bike. [ 118.484051,34.396145] 0 0 88 Walking Need a crosswalk here. Cars speed F118.507032,34.46124z] 1 0 Barrier through this area. I saw the city taking data, hopefully one will be added! These cars need to - Comment slow down and allow for people to enjoy the park and Haskell Open Space. - Vote X 89 Walking Barrier Need sidewalks. [ 118.550752,34.3934721 0 0 Instead, install signage directing - Comment pedestrians to use the parallel quiet streets on either side. 90 Biking Barrier Need bike lanes to separate vehicles [ 118.483724,34.445101] 0 1 from bikes. - Vote X 91 Biking Barrier Need to extend trail to somewhere. [ 118.494115,34.4287971 3 0 - Vote X -_ Vote X__ - Vote X I would like to suggest that the "Commuter Rail Trail" be extended further along Soledad towards the Metrol ink Station. Near the Metrolink Rin station there is recently constructed [[-118.513062,34.415849],[- 92 neeeded of paseo bridge that could be used to 118.516452,34.414752],[-118.519735,34.414504],[ 0 0 connect the "Commuter Rail Trail" to 118.522611,34.414486],[-118.523984,34.414752],[- improvement the "Chuck Pontius Trail." This would 1 ] 8.523812,34.41519511 allow cyclists to cross Soledad using the recently built paseo bridge, avoiding the crossing near the bowling alley. Bouquet from Newhall Ranch Rd to Camargo Dr is in desperate need of improvement. Bike lane is very small Route in to non existent. There are areas of [[-118.536816,34.4270181,[- 93 need of sidewalk however they have 118.534327,34.4304871,[-118.530893,34.4333191,[- 1 0 improvement numerous obstacles like bus stop 118.525743,34.43438111 benches and street lights on them not to mention pedestrians. It is the worst from Boquet to Festividad. - Vote X__ Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 20 Route in The connection between these two 94 need of improvement trails needs improvement. 95 Biking Barrier When will this connect to Discovery Park in Canyon Country? - Vote - Vote - Vote 96 Biking Add pace bikes Destination 97 Route I like to One route I use very often e [[-118.504157,34.4236731,[ 118.50508,34.4233021,[- 118.505337,34.4226641,[-118.505251,34.4221161,[- 0 118.504844,34.421621,[118.504543,34.4210541,[- 118.504436, 34.4204341, [-118.504286,34.4193 911 F 118.494093,34.4288241 3 X X X F118.54763,34.3793521 0 [[-118.510564,34.4458011,[118.51053,34.4453911,[ 118.508831,34.4454761,[-118.506153,34.4465091,[- 118.505895,34.4461971,[-118.508024,34.4441881,[- 118.512247,34.4429421,[-118.513912,34.4415551,[- 118.515268,34.4395031,[-118.524267,34.4347481,[- 118.532095,34.4331061,[118.537382,34.4272741,[ 118.539391,34.4243261,[-118.557106,34.4307811,[- 118.576881,34.4430091,[-118.599953,34.4438021,[- 118.601601,34.441991,[-118.586082,34.4316871,[- 118.575508,34.4376881,[-118.562874,34.4286291,[- 118.569191,34.4265911,[-118.560127,34.423761,[- 118.551064,34.4197961,[-118.542412,34.4145861,[- 118.541794,34.39212111 - Vote Walking Need a parking area and a connecting 98 Destination trail closer to Shadow Pines. [-118.389616,34.43z7171 Route in CONNECT BIKE TRAIL WITH BOUQUET [[]18.536482,34.4260551,[ 99 need of CNY RD BIKE LANE NORTHBOUND 118.534927,34.4298661,[-118.533705,34.43142311 improvement Route in 100 need of CONNECT THESE TRAILS [[-118.540152,34.4278871,[-118.539198,34.42866111 improvement - Vote - Vote 0 0 U 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 [ [-]18.600244, 34.443 98 31, [- Route in CREATE A SAFE PASSAGE FROM 118.603994,34.4438661,[-118.605954,34.4432651,[- 1 18.607682,34.4422031,[-118.609355,34.4412491, [ 101 need of NEWHALL RNCH RD TO COMMERCE 118.611721,34.4393931,[-118.613216,34.4383491,[- 0 improvement CENTER DR. AND BACK 118.615179,34.4368281,[-118.617146,34.435741,[- 1]8.618561,34.43491611 Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 21 0 Route in 102 need of improvement PLACENTA IS A DEATH TRAP BUT COULD BE A BEAUTIFUL BIKING ROUTE THAT MANY COULD APPRECIATE. I SAW AND ALL KINDS OF WILDLIFE BUT NEARLY GOT KILLED WITH CARS WIZZING BY. A CLASS 1 TRAIL WOULD BE SPECTACULAR! [[-118.494016,34.3777691,[- 118.489313,34.3749051,[-118.485981,34.3752621,[- 118.483533,34.3757171,[-118.480686,34.3746991,[- 118.48026,34.3737231,F118.478024,34.3737471,[- 118.475428,34.3752241,[-118.472847,34.3759711,[- 118.47054,34.377281,F118.4684,34.3786391,F 118.465686,34.380418],[-118.462638,34.380346],[- 118.460123,34.379358],[-118.458309,34.378976],[- 118.444466,34.378299],[-118.438483,34.378397],[- 118.431849,34.376449],[-118.426843,34.376517],[- 118.424222,34.3771221,[-118.421939,34.378832],[- 118.419532,34.380417], [-118.427192,34.37570411 - Vote X 103 Walking I would love to see this trail extended! F118.494115,34.4285051 2 Destination -_ Vote X - Vote X Biking Start of expanded biking in Sand 104 Destination [ 118.423347,34.419974] 1 Canyon - Vote X 105 Biking End of biking trail in Sand Canyon F118.413563,34.3814831 1 Destination - Vote X 0 0 Biking 106 I would like a bike path so I could bike [ 118.45651,34.417832] 0 0 Destination to work safely. It would be great to have some kind of bike hub - with good, safe, convenient parking - at the mall in 107 Biking Destination one or more locations. Something F118.556256,34.4144691 0 0 that allowed families to easily bike to and park at the mall with kid trailers, etc. I would like for this area to be a hiking Walking trail. If this addition is added it will be [[-]18.514929,34.3708211,[-118.51318,34.3729031,[- 108 Destination easier for the Master's college 118.521109,34.3773421,[-118.51892,34.3779081,[- 0 0 students to walk into Main Street and 118.517332,34.3780831,[-118.514757,34.38070511 experience Santa Clarita better I'd like to get from the River Village community by Fire Station 104 to the River Village Trail. The under -bridge 109 Walking Destination i connection doesn't seem complete or F118.511088,34.427541] 0 0 safe and the safest connection requires crossing NRR at GV or SC Pkwy. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 22 110 Biking Destination - Vote Route in 111 need of improvement 112 113 115 Biking Destination Route I like to use Walking Destination Route I like to use Supposedly Isabella has a "bike path" that serves as a connector or would serve as a connector to Via Princessa, but is so full or parked cars that you cannot use safely a bike with the "bike lane there" No signaling of this bike lane makes cars drive over it. needs to be painted, maybe even build a paved one along the tracks ? At the end, by Sheldon there is no biking lane anymore, if VP ext is coming, the bike lane should be added since this street will be an important valley connector I love the pedestrian wall (between street and sidewalk) recently installed, over the San Francisquito Creek, with the widening of Newhall Ranch Road. Could that same type of safety wall be installed on Decoro bridge? There are so many kids walking there during the school year to Valencia High School AND it is a typical walking/biking path for the public; the wall would be a nice safety measure. Would be nice to have an actual sidewalk from tournament to Wilev I most commonly walk any space between this route to and from my house (which is located near the middle of the start and end points.). I dont currently drive so I use these routes to access public transportation, but being as is it usually takes around 30 minutes to get to lyons and I often miss the bus I aim to take. Would there ever be a plan to add safer bike routes or stations along this path? 116 Biking Destination Route in Please add street lights to this very 117 need of dark stretch of paseo. Thank you! improvement [-118.488021,34.4127881 [ [-]18.494844, 34.4203 6111 [-118.48 8 514, 3 4.4101841 [[-]18.555 913,34.4438581, [-118.556546,34.443761, [- 118.556471,34.4442911,[-118.557565,34.4443621,[- 118.560719,34.4340621, [-118.562093,34.4353 371, [- 118.562307,34.4399381, [-118.561106,34.4434771, [- 118.559561,34.4443971,[-118.557651,34.4443531,[- 118.556551,34.4443221,[-118.556567,34.4438221,[- 118.5 5 5 967, 34.443 8 7111 [-118.556471,34.3832191 [[-]18.55814,34.3785761,[-118.557401,34.3762961,[- 118.55 7244,34.373 9481, [-118.557606,34.3712261, [- 118.556879,34.3699391, [-118.556369,34.3696091, [- 118.55 5859,34.3692781, [-118.555 752,34.3673061, [- 118.555661,34.365631,[-118.554253,34.3647511,[- 118.55269,34.3641741, [-118.551844,34.3644561, [- 118.549321,34.3642161,[-118.546744,34.363251,[- 118.544023,34.3636551, [-118.542128,34.3640221, [- 118.53 9924,34.3648391, [-118.539076,34.3672511, [- 118.53 927,34.3702881, [-118.53 992,34.3747921, [- 1]8.540315,34.37960811 [-118.585 997,34.4359381 [[-]18.554751,34.3923651,[-118.551301,34.39356511 1 0 X 0 0 C G C C 0 Lei 0 0 0 0 0 0 Biking There's no connection from Santa 1 18 Destination Clarita to the county [ 118.57214,34.409403] 0 0 Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 23 We would like to have a walking trail up all the way north of Bouquet 119 Walking Canyon Road. Make it safe for E118.48875,34.4586291 0 0 Destination residents that walk all the way up North Bouquet Canyon Road. Route in It would be great to have access to [[ 118.586313,34.4284741,[- 120 need of this route opened u p p 118.587193,34.4286341,[-118.587713,34.4287751,[- 0 0 improvement 118.588791,34.4294571,[-118.590599,34.43117311 [[-]18.576367,34.4282711, [- Route in It would be great to open up Round 118.577161,34.4285141,[-118.577811,34.4284211,[- 121 need of Mountain as a hill Climb/ 118.578417,34.4284121,[-118.579103,34.4284211,[- 0 0 improvement 118.580123,34.4285141,[-118.580428,34.428661,[- 118.581308,34.4288281, [-118.581609,34.42907611 122 Route I like to Fun singletrack, but hard to get use through sand under bridge. 123 Route I like to Fun combo of dirt, gravel, and use singletrack paralling river. This crossing is extremely narrow. A Route in separate bike lane (like Newhall Ranch 124 need Road or McBean) would be a huge improvement improvement. It would be great to have a Route in connection up into Tesoro paseos 125 need of (going under Copper Hill, not across) improvement and to the San Francisquito Open [[-118.561331,34.4419511,E 118.561063,34.4422651,[-118.560816,34.4428531,[- 118.560693,34.4433931,[-118.560097,34.4437781,[- 118.559539,34.4440831,[-118.559352,34.4447651,[ 0 0 118.559604,34.4448091,[-118.55977,34.445071,E 118.560027,34.4453621,[-118.560339,34.4455121,[- 118.560537,34.445 5311 [[-]18.560559,34.4474061, [- 118.55 9185,34.4488341, [-118.558949,34.4501 171, [- 118.558552,34.4504891,[-118.558536,34.4514661,[- 0 0 118.558354,34.4522581, [-118.558504,34.4528691, [- 118.558531,34.4534611,[-118.558536,34.45371411 [[-]18.552727,34.4625421,[-118.550956,34.4622511 0 0 [[-]18.552807,34.4623831, [- 118.552523,34.4628651,[-118.553842,34.4630911,[- 0 0 118.5 5 5468, 34.463 3 2 51, [-118.5 5 5 044, 34.4643 0311 Could these dirt roads in the DWP Biking easements be opened up for public 126 Destination use? Would create great new walking [ 118s46so4,34.459z431 0 0 and biking options. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 24 This is a great walking route but the [[-]18.56087,34.4030721,[-118.560644,34.4031521,[- gates are too tight - a good -size 118.560231,34.4029841,[-118.559985,34.4027181,[- ROute in stroller (and probably a wheelchair) 118.559985,34.4025771,[-118.560162,34.4024351,[- 127 need of won't fit through. Adding concrete or g g 118.559995,34.4022311,[-118.559926,34.4021341,[- 0 0 improvement 118.560258,34.4018771,[-118.560226,34.4017491,[- adjusting gates to ease access would 118.559781,34.4016961,[-118.559625,34.4015451,[- be great. 118.55955,34.40121811 This should be a priority. It would _ connect the two sides of town. Right 128 Biking now biking from Canyon Country to [ 118.510036,34.3971371 0 0 Destination Newhall is not very convenient. Also, adding some hiking trails here would be awesome! Being able to access Whitney Canyon Biking 129 Destination Park without driving would be very [-118.501797,34.3639851 0 0 nice. There should be a bike path to Castaic 130 Biking Destination atleast or even better all the way to [-118.615351,34.4979271 0 0 Ventura. Route in Adding a path on both sides of the 131 need of river would make biking easier. improvement [ [-118.478107, 34.4154071, [- 118.477163,34.4134241, [-118.475447,34.4124331, [- 118.473387,34.4120081, [-118.47064,34.41131, [- 118.466778, 34.4103 791, [-118.463 774,34.4106631, [- 118.460426,34.4109461, [-118.457336,34.4113 711, [- 118.45 3045,34.4122211, [-118.448324,34.4124331, [- 118.444719, 34.413 071, [-118.44085 7, 34.41363 71, [- 118.43 7166, 34.4146991, [-118.43 3 218, 34.4161861, [- 118.430557,34.4183811, [-118.428497,34.4197261, [- 118.425665,34.4199381, [-118.421 116,34.4215671, [- 118.419743,34.4238331, [-118.415022,34.4249651, [- 118.40704,34.4231951, [-118.399487,34.4261691, [- 118.390217,34.4290011, [-118.383179,34.429851, [- 118.375454,34.4312661, [-118.369789,34.4339561, [- 118.358974,34.43636311 G Lei Biking This trail should go all the way to 132 Destination Agua Dulce or further to Lancaster. [ 118.379z3,34.434s93] 0 0 [[-]18.511581,34.4595791,[- 118.509865,34.4596851, [-118.50729,34.4608881, [- Route in There should be a bike lane here to 118.506732,34.4615961,[-118.50523,34.4619141,[- 133 need Of access the hiking trails and complete a 118.502913,34.461277],[-118.501711,34.460817],[- 0 0 improvement loop. 118.50008,34.4604281,[-118.497763,34.4608531,[- 118.49596,34.4615 961, [-118.493986,34.4615251, [- 118.491583,34.4604991, [-118.491669,34.45975611 Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 25 Route in [[-118.520405,34.4209761,[-118.51965,34.422335],[- 134 need of Bike path is very h with roots p y rough 118.519341,34.4232271,[-118.519323,34.4241331,[- 0 0 improvement growing under path. City has 118.519426,34.4251111 previously done repairs, but trail needs redone. Very dangerous intersection for pedestrians; many cars travelling along Newhall Ranch Road run red Route in light at Santa Clarita Parkway 135 need of intersection.Suggest to add flashing [[-118.520379,34.4254431,[-118.519641,34.42514611 0 0 improvement lights at AND before intersection along Newhall Ranch Road when NRR has a red light. 136 Biking Destination Please complete trail) [ 118.494145,34.4288191 1 0 -_ Vote X__ 137 Walking Very dangerous to get from Tourney [ 118.577156,34.4248241 0 0 Destination to bike path While I am not a student I attend 138 Walking concerts at the PAC a few times per [ 118s6926,34.4o4s731 0 0 Destination year. As there is no good pedestrian route from the South I end up driving. Autos performing right on red off 139 Walking Rockwell are a major hazard to [ 118s67876,34.408578] 0 0 Barrier pedestrians, and cyclists traveling west on Valencia. I would like to see the Santa Clara 140 Biking Destination River Trail connected to Discovery [ 118.481739,34.4248211 0 0 Park. We could really use some (better) safe paths to the City's bike trail system from North Saugus. The area was annexed into the City and many are still waiting to be fully brought into 141 Biking the City ammentitles! [-118.523539,34.4597491 1 0 Destination Seems like the storm drains adjacent to Seco Cyn would be a good starting point. Nonethless, this is a great start and thanks for the opportunity to make the request! - Vote X__ This would bean excellent trailhead 142 Biking for access up behind the holes that [ 118s19583,34.480106] 3 0 Destination could wrap around to the Haskel Open Space. - Comment Behind the homes tha this.... Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 26 Absolutely. It would be great to have Comment access to the national forest at this point. Vote X Vote X Vote X Please add this trail that the City and SCT Trail Users worked to create last 143 Route I like to year. It has become very popular and use is a wonderful scenic biking an hiking destination. It also connects with the Fair Oaks trails. 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118.545656,34.3236931,[-118.54557,34.323511],[- 118.545608,34.3234],[ 118.545243,34.323445],[ 118.544825,34.323427],[-118.544122,34.323303],[- 118.543414,34.323214],[-118.54313,34.323081],[- 118.54277,34.322851],[ 118.542325,34.322629],[- 118.542293,34.322346],[-118.542389,34.322093],[- 118.542298,34.3219871,[-118.542003,34.321925],[- 118.5416 7, 3 4.3 218 941, [-118.5 41424, 34.3 2174311 It would be great to have an access 148 Walking trail connecting Towsley Canyon trails [ 118.555613,34.331317] Destination 0 0 i to East Canyon and Rice Canyon Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 33 149 Roeute I like to Lyons canyon loop us 150 Roeute I like to Alternate Lyons Canyon us [[-118.567972,34.3646051,[ 118.56809,34.3648621,[- 118.568155,34.3650751,[-118.568562,34.3651011,[- 118.569109,34.3649951,[-118.569506,34.3651 11,[- 1]8.569946,34.3653311,[-118.5703,34.3654731,[ 118.570687,34.3656321,[-118.571051,34.3657831,[- 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Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 34 Extending the bike path to Sand Canyon (and even better all the way 152 Biking to the 14) would be incredible! Again, [-118.428896,34.4221191 0 0 Destination I know it's planned, but I would hope this could be moved up in regards to the city's timeline. Route I like to [[ 118.490295,34.423974],[- 153 use exercise short route 118.484373,34.4232661,[-118.484459,34.4202921,[- 0 0 118.523169,34.4149111, [-118.515615,34.41802711 [ [-]18.490038, 34.4236911, [- 118.484631,34.4231251,[-118.484545,34.420081,[- 118.539991,34.4231251,[-118.537245,34.4257441,[- ROute I like to 118.530035,34.4246111,[-118.5254,34.419161,[- 154 nice ride 118.52025,34.4180271,[-118.512096,34.4256731,[- 0 0 use 1]8.506689,34.4265231,[-118.5042,34.426241,[- 118.503513,34.4236911, [-118.502569,34.4195141, [- 118.495531,34.4205051,[-118.49596,34.4239031,[- 118.48 9094, 34.42 3 3 3 711 connect the route from the overpass to the camp plenty bridge so I can 155 Biking complete the circular route where it is [- 118.493 943,34.4281 161 0 0 Destination not noisy as soledad is. This route needs to be finished. It is Route in such a short amount to leave [[-118.503224,34.4237711,[- 156 need of unfinished, but the thorns have ruined 118.502827,34.4238151,[-118.501925,34.42027511 0 0 improvement by tires! 157 Other Sierra Highway bridge is not wide [-118.458323,34.410486] 0 0 Destination enough or safe enough Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details 1 35 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q1 What is your primary means of transportation in Santa Clarita? APuswei'eVI (X: 2 ':)[ul))l)ed1: ey 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% ------------------ Bike Bikesha Bus Car Carpool Mobilit Taxi/Ri Train Walk Other (person re (Santa (drive (drive y aid desourc (Metro[ (please a[) (Pace) Clarita alone) with (e.g., ing ink) specify Tran... others) whee... (Le... e.... CHOICESANSWER S S Bike (personal) 8.75% 58 Bikeshare (Pace) 0.00% 0 Bus (Santa Clarita Transit) 1.21% 8 Car (drive alone) 74.66% 495 Carpool (drive with others) 10.41% 69 Mobility aid (e.g., wheelchair) 0.30% 2 Taxi/Ridesourcing (i.e., Uber, Lyft, etc.) 0.45% 3 Train (Metrolink) 0.45% 3 Walk 1.36% 9 Other (please specify, e.g. skateboard, scootershare, etc.) 2.41% 16 TOTAL 663 1/146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 4 5 8 7 8 Q OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY, E.G.SKATEBOARD, SCOOTERSHARE, ETC.) Combination nfbike and walk. Electric Skateboard Car. Drive with wife aammare retired | cycle nnthe trails every week. Bike and bus and foot | Motorcycle Motorcycle Run mobility scooter 5o8O%split car vs. bike I live in Woodland Hills, but visited last week just to ride this path. So the bike path brought me myour city. Motorcycle Motorcycle Bike mwork, drive otherwise | bike mwork 2nr3times aweek DATE 12/3/20191:59PM 10/30/20195z8PM 8/24/201912:08PM 8/20/20192:02PM 7/13/20192:49PM 7/11/20198:24PM 5/28/201912:17PM 5/21/201910:53AM 5/13/201910z1PM 5/1/201910:58AM 40/20191z4PM 48/20195:48PM 48/20191:58PM 4w/201912:03PM 4w/2019822AM 4/3/2019829PM Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q2 In general, how often do you use the following means of transportation to get around Santa Clarita? APuswei'ec (X:2 ':)[ul))l)ed: , 100% Ij j j Ij Ij a I ; a 40 /a 20% j j �y�y�yiyiy�yiyiy�yiiyyiriyiyiy�y �yJyluJV�u�y1Y�y�yJyly�yy�ylY�u�y �, VIVIYI➢IYIVIY,IYIYIyJYI➢IYIyJ�JylYlylY Maid Bike Bikesha Bus Car Carpool Taxi/Ri Train Walk Other (person re (drive (drive desourc (e.g. al) (Pace) alone) with ing skatebo others) (i.e... ard,... EVERYDAY A FEW TIMES A WEEK A FEW TIMES A MONTH A FEW TIMES A YEAR C NEVER EVERYDAY TIMES V TOTAL WEIGHTED TIMES A A MONTHTIMES A AVERAGE WEEK YEAR Bike (personal) 8.97% 29.97% 20.03% 20.99% 20.03% 56 187 125 131 125 624 3.13 Bikeshare (Pace) 0.39% 1.56% 1.95% 5.26% 90.84% 2 8 10 27 466 513 4.85 Bus 1.92% 1.92% 2.88% 11.90% 81.38% 10 10 15 62 424 521 4.69 Car (drive alone) 66.72% 24.96% 4.48% 0.96% 2.88% 417 156 28 6 18 625 1.48 Carpool (drive with others) 11.55% 30.69% 15.88% 10.29% 31.59% 64 170 88 57 175 554 3.20 Taxi/Ridesourcing (i.e. 0.55% 1.47% 12.71% 36.28% 48.99% Uber, Lyft, etc.) 3 8 69 197 266 543 4.32 Train 2.57% 2.57% 3.49% 34.38% 56.99% 14 14 19 187 310 544 4.41 Walk 20.97% 26.17% 23.57% 16.64% 12.65% 121 151 136 96 73 577 2.74 Other (e.g. skateboard, 3.27% 3.67% 4.08% 5.10% 83.88% scootershare, etc.) 16 18 20 25 411 490 4.63 3/146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg # IF YOU RESPONDED TO^OTHER.^PLEASE SPECIFY WHAT ON DATE OPTIONS YOU MEAN. 1 Electric Skateboard 10/3020195z8PM 2 Bun 8/24/20199:15PM 3 Running 8/24/20198:02PM 4 Running 8/24/20198:35PM 5 Bun 8/24/20198:13PM 8 Bun 8/24/20195z3PM 7 Myson scooters tnschool everyday 8/24/20195:19PM 8 | run nnthe paaena8days aweek. They are awesome. 8/24/20195:03PM Q | run an average ny5x/wmek. 8/24/2019 12:45 PM 10 Bun 8/24/201912:08PM 11 Bun 8/4/20191:51PM 12 aonntemhare 7/11/201912:03PM 13 Roller blades 8/11/20199:01PM 14 Scooter 8/11/2019 8:03 PM 15 Motorcycle 5/28/2019 12:17 PM 18 Skateboard 5/27/201910:54PM 17 VVeneed scooters 5/27/20197:14PM 18 Bun 5/20/20197:19PM 19 motorcycle 5/17/20198:08PM 20 Bikeahare 5/18/201911:18PM 21 Skateboard 5/18/20193:05 PM 22 Skateboard 5/14/20198:23AM 23 I'm arunner who uses the bike paths often. 5/13/201910z1PM 24 Scooter 4/28/20193:05PM 25 Bn||emkate 4/18/20193:30AM 28 Bn||erb|adea 4/10/201911z5PM 27 Skatebnard/|nnybnard 4/9/201911:18AM 28 skateboard 4/9/201910:13AM 29 skateboard 4/020191z4PM 30 Bike 4/020199:41AM 31 oar 48/20197z3PM 32 Horse trails to the new Senior Center! Or across the street in the Park and Canyon! YES! 48/20194:48PM 33 Ride myown scooter alone 48/20194z5PM 34 Motorcycle 48/2019 1:58 PM 35 Running 48/201910:43AM 38 running 4/4/20192:02PM 37 Motorcycle 4/4/2019 12:03 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 38 Jogging 39 Running Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q3 I would bike more if... 6/146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg # RESPONSES DATE 1 | felt safe inthis part nfmen 1/12/20203:58PM 2 Bike lanes on roads were enclosed off from regular traffic. Wiley Canyon Road for example. 12/22/201910:04PM Cars drive too fast and worry gonna get killed someday. 3 Their were overhead bridges to get me from main arteries to the paths --we need one at magic 12Y12/20198z2AM mountain/avignon --- the traffic goes at speeds beyond belief and drivers do not watch for pedestrians, they ynthmthe red lights 4 If | felt safe leaving my bike locked up somewhere. | have an expensive eBike and even locked 12/9/20199:38 PM up, somebody could cut the lock and steal it, so I don't feel safe riding it to target, Walmart etc. 5 Theremmreonnneotinnanutnftmwn:(1)frnmtheNmwhal|atadnnmP|a*aritaCanynn.and(2)a 12/3/20191:59PM continuation of bike path from where it ends, to get around Magic Mountain to Route 126 to Pim. 8 There were safe bike paths from mycommunity mthe existing cycle paths 11/18/201911:22AM 7 | owned a bike. My husband and kids oyo|e, thnuyh, and our biggest concern is them having 11/18/2019 10:59AM safe places to cycle. The separated cycle tracks are their favorites (and put my mind at ease). 8 Places yutnsecure mybicycle. Most nfthe mini malls and dncmr'aoffices dnnot have handy 11/13/20198z8PM places mlock upmybicycle. Q Trails led mdestinations that | wanted tnvisit 110/20195:19PM 10 The bike trail extended mshadow pines 11/4/ O1Q5z2PM 11 The city continued madd more bike paths 11/3/20198:12AM 12 NA use alternative 10/3020195z8PM 13 | remembered to. 10/30201911:42AM 14 There were more options msecure the bike yushops and stores. 1027/20199z1AM 15 No excuses 1026/20197:57PM 18 There was more mountain bike infrastructure 1026/2019 12:28 PM 17 It was easier to get to destinations, and if I felt safer biking. For me to get to the closest grocery 1026/201912:11PM store and restaurants, it would take a long time to bike and on certain parts of the road car speeds are mn high to feel comfortable biking in. 18 If you can please put lights on the street on orchard village tru MAC Bean parkway is really dark 1026/20192:17AM at night y ride my bike from work and last week a car hit me lucky I'm ok my helmet help but they tell me that y can't ride on the sidewalk that y will get a ticket but some parts don't have bike lines y y ride from orchard village tru Mac bean all the way to target can you help me please thank you anmuch 19 If | were achild with nowhere to be, or ajnb|eaa hipster. 1024/20192:39 PM 20 There was a safe way for my son to ride his bicycle from our house near Saugus High to Arroyo 1023/2019927PM SeonJunior High. 21 There was a bike trail for me to use with my family that passed near my Saugus residence. 10/19/20199:48PM 22 There were more paths. Mywife bought abike. 10/19/20191:54AM 23 |f|could carry more and | was inbetter shape 10/17/20199z2PM 24 | felt safer nnthe roads and sidewalks 10/102019128PM 25 You would fix Bouquet between Central Park and Newhall Ranch. It is bumpy and scary without 100/20197:03PM abike lane. 28 There were more bike trails that did not cross busy streets. 9/29/20195:19 PM 27 If the paths were flatter 9/18/20195:09 PM 28 Hubieraeapadnadedioadnaparae|ddiamnenoadaoal|e. (if there were dedicated spaces for 9/6/201912:10PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg biking nnevery atreet.) 29 iknew where myn 8/29/20193:09PM 30 Connections within bike paths 8/27/201911:40PM 31 | had more time. 8/26/20194:56 PM 32 | didn't live on the top nfStevenson Ranch and have to ride uphill 2.5 miles tnget home; AND, 8/25/20192:38 PM if it were safer for me to get to the trails (McBean, Old Rd are terribly unsafe, even for drivers they're both speedways. 33 | lived in SantaCJarita. 8/25/2019 7z8AM 34 | worked inSCV. 8/24/201910:18PM 35 There was abike trail tn piru . 128 bypass 8/24/20199:54PM 38 There were better trail connections to my work and if I felt safe on the trails by my self. 8/24/20199:51PM 37 There more connections 8/24/20197:51PM 38 There were more bike paths near my home. 8/24/20198:35 PM 39 | had time. 8/24/20198:13 PM 40 The streets were safer. Too much traffic driving too fast. 8/24/20198:13PM 41 | wasn't afraid nfgetting hit bycars 8/24/20195:38PM 42 Motorists and cyclists were more considerate towards each other and there were dedicated 8/24/20195:23 PM bike lanes. 43 More paaena to urCentra| Park and The bridges were wider or overpasses created. | don't like 8/24/20195:19 PM ever being nnthe street. Even when there's abike lane. 44 1 would run more if I had more time. I would bike to work if the paseos extended to the 8/24/20195:03PM Commerce Center (the 128and Commerce Center Drive. 45 The paaena and/or bike paths were more accessible from my area. 8/24/20195:01 PM 48 There were safe lanes to bike inan| don't have tn ride nnthe sidewalk. 8/24/20193:00 PM 47 | enjoyed it 8/24/20192:18 PM 48 I'm actually dusting off my bike and bought a new helmet yesterday so I will get back on the 8/24/20192:02PM paths. Would benice tnhave afew bathrooms along the paths. 49 If they would extend the bike trails closer to where I live Shadow Pines Blvd and Soledad 8/24/20191:17PM 50 All trails safe from autos 8/24/2019 12:58PM 51 There were better lock -up facilities atlocations 8/24/201912:57PM 52 There were more safe trails that went directly tnplaces | need tngo. 8/24/201912:48PM 53 Drivers would stay off of their phones so they wouldn't drift into the bike lanes. There has to be 8/24/201912:45PM asafer option. Apainted line will not stop my children and/or myself from getting hit by distracted driver. 54 there was asafe way tncross Newhall Ranch Road into Central Park. 8/24/201912:28PM 55 | had a bike trail closer to my home. Saugus does not offer near access so must load/ unload 8/24/2019 12:08 PM bikes after driving mabike path. 56 Cars were more aware of bicycles 8/24/2019 12:01 PM 57 Trails were smoother. 8/23/20192:29PM 58 Myemployer had ashower. 8/20201910z9PM 59 In Saugus on Plum Canyon road, we desperately need safe bike paths. In addition we need a 8/2020192:02PM bike trail that connects mthe main trail system from Plum Canyon tnGolden Valley and from Plum Canyon mCentral Park. Currently mmcannot access the biking system inSanta C|arita Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg We 83 84 85 66 87 72 73 74 75 78 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 without riding on our dangerous roads often exceed speeds of 50+ mph. I would like to see a three lane path installed on the SE side of Bouquet Canyon Road (Central Park side) that extends from Plum Canyon Road to Central Park. One lane is needed for pedestrians and a two lanes are needed maccommodate bikes traveling both directions. From there, cyclists could safely connect to the trails at Central park or head towards Golden Valley trails. It would also be nine to have aaafe bike trail installed from from Plum Canyon to Golden Valley. Is there any plan to further extend the trail at Golden Valley or will that be the end of the line? It would benice ifthat trail continued through mCanyon County inthe future. There were more lights of the evening. When it gets dark earlier I choose not to ride my bike in 8/2020191:45PM for the week because visibility is so low in some of bike path's near the washes. The Old Road was made more bike friendly. (| understand it is county, nntC1ty) 8/2020199:09AM There were a safer alternative to the bike lane on Bouquet Canyon. (Central Park and above). 015/20198:32PM Far too dangerous for families. There were more bike paths and better bike lanes. 8/4/ O1Q1:51PM Bike lanes are added to major thoroughfares like Siena Highway. 8/3/2019 10:52 PM nnhills, better weather not hot nrcold 8/3/2019725AM VVeneed more trails 01/20198:41AM |twas easier mbike mstores near me 7/31/20197:39PM There are more trails around my neighborhood around Bouquet Canyon Road to Central Park 7/30/20194:59PM |twas safer! 7/30/20193:07PM BIKE PATH nJTHE INDUSTRIAL AREAS EAST uFCOPPER HILL/ RYE CANYON 7/29/201910:41AM There was secure Qeaay bike parking at the mail and other stores, reataurants, etc. Also, if 7/29/20199:18AM gaps in the bike trails were closed so there are safe paths of travel not on the street. there were more trails m ride 7/25/2019 1:05 PM |twas more convenient mbeable mjust bike from destination mdestination. 7/24/20195:41PM There were more off street bike trails and bike share stations. 7/24/201910:48AM Safe paaenapaths that can accommodate bikes. Not along side cars 7/23/20195:39PM There were more places mlock mybike. 7/23/20195:32 PM | had showers at work. 7/23/2019 1:06 PM I felt safer on the road. motorists are careless in this town. everyone speeds 7/23/20197:01AM N/A the trails are great. 7/22/20194:39PM The proposed bike path from discovery park tngolden valley was passed 7/19/20198:30PM There was more shade!!! It's so hot in SCV, that we decided against trying to bicycle anywhere. 7/17/20192:21PM If the paths and paseos were shaded, then we would probably use bicycles often. Also... there are anmany pedestrian and bicycle vs. cars accidents that it's getting scary. There were more bike paths available inmyarea and tnmywork. 7/17/201912:42PM bike lanes existed that separated traffic from bikes. Specifically, major roads such as MoBean. 7/17/2019 10:05AM Magic Mtn, Rail rnad/Bnuquet.Valencia b|vd. Lynna, Copper Hi||, etc do not have any bike lanes, let alone lanes tnseparate bikes from traffic. I could get where I want to go without conflict with cars and I had a secure place to store my 7/16/20195:15AM bike when | got there I'd bike more if|didn't have mbike inthe street next mcars. Most nfthe time | make use nfthe 7/15/20192:31PM designated bike lanes and love those. But if they connect to a street and require me to share with cars | get nervous. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 87 There were more trails. 7/14/20194:01PM 88 1 got a good lock so I could take it shopping. I wasn't scared of biking on busy boulevards 7/13/20191028PM 89 The paths didn't suck, and if there weren't so many breaks in lights and paths along the river in 7/13/20192:49PM canyon country. QO Myschedule allowed it 7/13/20192:45PM 91 There was adedicated bike lane connection tnCaataio. 7/13/20191:19PM 92 | could besure mybike was secure when left unattended. 7/13/201911:05AM 93 The bike trail connected safely tnmyneighborhood. 7/12/20198z8PM 94 More trails ! 7/12/20195z3 PM 95 There were more designated bike lanes on main streets Especially, those that are not next to 7/12/20193:20PM the bike paths. QG | could use pace appbut I'm 17 7/12/20193:05 PM 97 i bike to the current city buses to commute to universal dty' itiajust about dme.' bike/bus 7/12/20199:47AM adds about an hour round trip to my commute... i like the bike/bus option but the issue is time... 98 There was asafe bike path that starts inCaataio 7/12/20195:44AM QQ Safe lanes 7/11/201910z2PM 100 There are more protected bike lanes. 7/11/20199:43 PM 101 |fthere were more bike lanes and/or trails. 7/11/2019 8:53 PM 102 There were trails inSaugus connecting mewith the rest nfthe city trails. 7/11/20198:47PM 103 The streets were more safe for bicycling. And if cars weren't so dangerous and didn't hate 7/11/20198z4PM cyclist. 104 There were more restaurants coffee shops mbike malong the bike path 7/11/20197:13PM 105 | had more time 7/11/20198:42 PM 106 '.the City bike trail emended into Saugus we pay City taxes too, right? 7/11/20198:00 PM 107 |fbike path came all the way mmyhouse 7/11/20193:33PM 108 More access mthe bike trails from east canyon country 7/11/20193:31PM 109 there were parking stations for bikes (mail, Town Center Drive, etc. 7/11/20192:32 PM 110 | would bike more if|was younger. 7/11/20191z4PM 111 there was protected path across freeway 7/11/201911z7AM 112 Major arterials felt more safe mride mybike on. 7/11/201911:05AM 113 There were more bike racks to lock up my bike at strip malls, shops, home improvement stores, 7/11/201910:57AM restaurants eto- 114 VVehad alittle more shaded areas 7/11/20199:34AM 115 Safer on street bike lanes getting to the bike path system 7/11/20199z8AM 118 there were safer and more secure places mlock mybike. 7/11/20199z2AM 117 there were more pedestrian bridges over big intersections 7/11/20198:59AM 118 There were more safe dedicated bike lanes 7/11/20198:58AM 119 There were more bike lanes on roads, and ample/safe bike storage at businesses 7/11/20198:57AM 120 1 enjoy biking to work and weekends, the go green app is nice but doesn't work very much 7/11/20198:56AM 121 Better Paseos. There is a need at the intersection by the bowling alley on Soledad. 7/11/20198:54AM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 122 Being mdmd. | bike often as a means of exercise. Them is no compelling reason for me to ride 7/11/2019 8:45AM mybike more. 123 There were dedicated bike lanes from Central Park mthe nearest bike trail 7/11/20198:35AM 124 |twas easier mmake sure itiasecure when yulocation other than home. 7/7/201910:48AM 125 | made itmore nfapriority. 7/3/201912:10PM 128 Jump and other e-bikeawere widely available. If the Paaena didn't have the gates that make 7/2/2019 12:53 PM bike trailers hard to use when biking my kids. And if there were physical barriers protecting bike lines nnthe massive arterial roads that already have too many car lanes (and there is virtually no congestion on any Santa Clarita surface street, so there are way to many lanes for cars). Since there is also a massive surplus of tens of thousands of parking spaces all over Santa Clarita, all street parking should be eliminated in favor of protected bike lanes because you wouldn't be able to dent the parking surplus even taking away the few hundred street spaces. 127 There was a bike path along Haskell Avenue or Bouquet Road that was not part of the main 7/2/201912:09PM road. 128 there were nnhills 6/28/20193:54PM 129 We had more bike lanes in canyon country 6/27/2019 10:40AM 130 | had more time. 6/25/2019 11:40AM 131 | never use a bike because it's too far tn my destination 6/25/20199z7AM 132 | lived closer mwork. | live outside nfSanta C|arita 8/19/20195:08 PM 133 The roads were smaller and speed limit was slower, bigger bike lanes, more bike paths, 8/19/20194:51PM 134 | lived closer mwork. 8/19/20194z1 PM 135 |fiwas comfortable with driver abiding bytraffic laws. 8/19/20194:18PM 138 Ride without crossings streets 8/19/20193:01PM 137 All the trails were connected tneach other 8/18/20198:54PM 138 There were some police officers biking the bike routes more nften— 8/18/20198:48PM 139 there were more water fountains 8/18/20195z1 PM 140 | lived closer mwork 8/13/2019 10:01 PM 141 There was asafe route tnmydestinations. 8/13/20194:54PM 142 |fwasn't lazy 8/12/201911z2PM 143 Additional pathways connected mcurrent network 8/12/20195:45 PM 144 The city had more racks inplaces like the mail 8/12/20195:17PM 145 The trails went to/ through the Saugus area. 8/12/20194:50PM 148 If there were actually trails in the newhall area by Newhall Ave. and Sierra Highway 8/12/201910:44AM 147 |f|was younger 8/12/201910z7AM 148 There were more trails leading tnmore places 8/11/20198:03 PM 149 | had more dme!! 8/11/20191:09PM 150 The bike path from Discovery Park (in Canyon Country) connected to the bike path at Golden 8/11/201912:25PM Valley Road and Newhall Ranch Road. 151 There are SAFETY bike pads in every street and mainly in main drives, so we can get to school 8/11/20192:05AM grocery stores, shopping centers, gyms and offices. Also if you install bike traffick lights along with pedestrian crossing lights. 152 The bike paths connected better mmyarea nftown (Sauyua) 80/2019729AM 153 There were more and safer bike lanes. Love the paaena but getting from here mthere usually 8/7/20191:43 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg requires some time inthe streets. 154 there was more safe lanes for bikers 88/20197z8PM 155 Bike paths didn't have to be on surface streets. I am not willing to risk my life just to ride my 8/4/0194:41PM bike mwork. Also, mmneed the paths tnbewill lit. 156 The trails were safer 8/4/ O1Q11zOAM 157 | was younger 5/29/20199:37PM 158 there are more bike lanes. 5/29/2019 10z1AM 159 | worked in SantaC|arita 5/28/2019 10:54PM 180 There were flat areas away from bushes. It would also be nice to roller blade. I wish the trails 5/28/20191:05PM were atleast 2Ofeet wide. The trails are too narrow. | wish itwas shaded too. 181 | worked inSanta C|arita 5/28/201912:57PM 182 | had more free time. 5/28/2019 12:17PM 183 Safer overpasses and more bikers. 5/28/2019 1028AM 184 wide sidewalks and designated bike paths were more prevalent. It is mn dangerous to ride on 5/28/20199:58AM the roads, so if I can't get to somewhere right off the bike path and I would have to use a road, then | don't ride. 185 There was aaafe path from Santa Claxitam Caauaic 5/28/20199:48AM 186 If the bike paths came into Newhall onmmunity. 5/28/2019 7:17AM 187 | worked inSanta C|arita 5/28/20198:44AM 188 The paseos were free of creepy homeless people and/or druggies hiding under the overpassed 5/28/20198:22AM and inthe wash/Santa Clara riverbed 189 They had a clear path that can take you all the way to the factories on the by the 126, 1 would 5/27/201910:54PM love to bike to work but sometimes you get people who are speeding to get to work and it causes anissue. 170 The paths were circular instead of just turning around and going back the way you came. 5/27/20199:47PM 171 | didn't live on a mountain 5/27/20199:35 PM 172 The paaenawere safer 5/27/20198:15PM 173 |mmu|dnt 5/27/20197:14PM 174 | wouldn't bike 5/27/20198:38PM 175 there were a bigger cycling culture throughout the city. I often bike to work, but can't on days 5/27/20198:33PM where | have tncycle tnmeetings yudifferent locations than the school where |wnrk. Since cycling as ameana of commuting isn't that popular here. | feel awkward showing up with my bicycle with nowhere tnlock itnrtnfreshen up. 178 More bike trails 5/27/20198:32 PM 177 We had some safe means to travel in the plum Cyn area of Saugus. A few pedestrian bridges 5/27/20198:20PM would be fantastic. 178 There were less homeless encampments and transients in the Canyon Country wash area, and 5/27/20198:03PM along the paaenanear there. 179 | lived closer mthe city center, canyon country is about miles from the mail 5/27/20195:59 PM 180 There were more adventurous trails, iedirt/gravel trails 5/27/20195:54PM 181 There was a bike trail near Central Park that connects to the rest of the bike trails, perhaps to 5/27/20194:53PM the south side nfCentral Park mNewhall Ranch Road 182 There were more bike racks infront nfstores, 5/27/20194:52 PM l2/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 184 | had abike rack nrdidn't live nnthe side nfahill. 5/27/20194:30PM 185 Primarily use bike only in trails for fitness every week.. I don't feel safe to ride bikes in the road 5/27/20194:07PM eapwith distracted driving . Them needs to be bike parking areas in shopping malls and shopping centers muse bike. 188 Cars nnthe road weren't anerratic 5/27/20193:50PM 187 There was asafe route from Santa C|aritatnSan Fernando valley. 5/27/20193:38PM 188 There was abike way closer mme 5/27/20193:30PM 189 The bike path extended tnthe Eastern city limit yushadow pines. 5/27/20193:28PM 190 The drivers weren't byuahitcrazy and rarely stop yustop signs. 5/27/20193:27 PM 191 there were more ways tnget across busy streets, and safer yunight 5/27/20193:19PM 192 |fthere were |eaa traffic 5/27/20193:18 PM 193 The canyon country park entrance bike trail continued north east towards shadow pines 5/27/20193:14PM 194 There were asafe way tnget tnthe Commerce Center area bybicycle 5/27/20198:04AM 195 1 had a more clear understanding of where I can go. Is there an App we can use to see the 5/21/20199:17PM trails and where we can ride? How about a community event with booths seeking bikes and equipment and gear but also people from the city tnhelp educate us. 196 There was more security nnthe trails 5/21/2019 12:49PM 197 | felt safer nnthe road 5/21/201910:53AM 198 There was a bike path directly to the industrial center near the 5 freeway and the 126. If one 5/21/20197:55AM exists then an awareness program will help. |'m coming from Saugus and it's too scary tn ride nnNewhall ranch road over the 5freeway. 199 There were bike lanes close tnmyhouse 5/20/201911:59PM 200 | didn't work full time 5/20/20191128PM 201 1 would bike more if I can easily cross Magic Mountain from the paseos by Tourney Rd. 5/20201910z9PM 202 1 would bike to work more if there was a way to cross magic mountain from the paseos by 5/20201910z7PM Tourney Rd. 203 1 already bike to work a few days a week and enjoy the off street trails with my children. The 5/2020198:43PM nn|ythinythatwnu|dmakemebike^mnre^mmu|dbemnrenff-atreetnpdnnafnrfami|ybike rides. 204 It weren't so dangerous. The roads aren't designed with biker safety in mind and cars do not 5/20/2019828PM share the road well. 205 N/A 5/20/20198:18PM 206 | owned abike. 5/2020195:54PM 207 1 felt safe on the bike paths and paseos. When we moved here 20 years ago we used them, 5/20/20195:34PM then were approached and harassed. 208 the section nfOld rdbetween rye canyon and hwy128had aproper bike path. 5/17/20198:08PM 209 There were Jump nrother bikeahareservices intown that allows drop off yuany location. 5/16/2019 11:18 PM 210 Trails connected. Fewer bike paths sharing roads people try tnkill you nnyour bike. 5/18/20199:04PM 211 1 didn't have to commute outside of the Santa Clarita Valley in order to get a decent salary. 5/16/20197:47PM 212 | had more time 5/18/20193:05 PM 213 weather beuer, roads were safer 5/18/2019 1:48 PM 214 Paths over busy streets Comment: Kids bike tnschool daily 5/15/20197:13AM 215 We need more mountain bike trails 5/15/20198:49AM l3/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 218 Safer 5/14/20198:23PM 217 | live off CnpperhiU north Valencia and crossing CnpperhiUnnabike mget mpaaenalways 5/14/20194:58PM feels risky. More bridges nnCnpperhiU 218 VVeexpanded the trail system that iaindependent nfthe streets. 5/14/20194:13PM 219 There were bike paths inSaugus and the current Valencia paths had more shade. 5/14/20191z7PM 220 | trusted the locations | lock mybike up. 5/14/201912:18PM 221 |fthere were more rest rooms along the river trail. 5/14/201912:01PM 222 Lights were more responsive to bike riders. I hate using the crosswalk, but sometimes that's the 5/14/20191028AM only option mget the light tnchange. 223 | had abike. 5/14/20199:44AM 224 There was a safe connector to Castaic. Lack of shoulder between Hasley and Parker going 5/14/20199z3AM north. and then rough shoulder between Live oak and Rye canyon. 225 the connection between canyon country to the santa clara river trail in canyon country will be 5/14/20199:06AM connected all the way other side closed tnthe golden valley rd. 228 There were safer bike paths and pedestrian bridges over busy streets like Lyons Ave, Orhchard 5/14/20198:18AM Village and Wiley. From the old orchard community mthe bike bath there should be a pedestrian bridye:)thank you. 227 | worked closer mhome 5/14/20198:23AM 228 There were safer trails or bike lines from my home in Bouquet Canyon area nfSaugus 5/14/20195z8AM 229 |fyou got the homeless away from the bike paths 5/14/201912:21AM 230 | stopped making excuses. 5/13/201911z2PM 231 | didn't have m battle as many hills 5/13/2019 11z9PM 232 it was easier to cross intersections, rather than have to go out of the way to get to an overpass 5/13/20199:41PM crossing. With all the cars turning, it can be a long wait to be able to cross, and then it's not always safe. 233 More drinking fountains along the bike trails. 5/13/20198:54PM 234 |twere safer 5/13/20197:55PM 235 1 wasn't always going to get something that would be difficult to carry on bike. 5/13/20197:54PM 238 | wasn't anlazy. 5/13/20198:58PM 237 1 didn't live on a hill. But seriously, I'd bike more if I could leave my bike somewhere secure, not 5/13/20198:39PM just abike rack. 238 there were trails m more stores 5/13/20198:39 PM 239 Bike lanes connected more with less road crossings. Connect East Fork Trail mboth sides nf 5/13/20198:30PM Orchard Village Rd. Maybe even continue itupalong river path mconnect into paaenthat ends at Tournament. 240 Bridges over busy roads such as Wiley, Lynna, and Orchard Village 5/13/20198:14PM 241 | were inbetter shape and found itmore comfortable. 5/13/20195:22PM 242 | bike nnthe trails for exercise, not transportation 5/13/20194:56PM 243 the paaena/trai|atook me to places that | ynfor everyday life. Like the grocery store, or 5/13/20194:54 PM restaurants. And those places had places mpark your bike. 244 There were pedestrian bridges over the major streets. Lyons Ave, Wiley Canyon and Orchard 5/13/20194:17PM Village. 245 We had more paseos and bridges that crossed busy streets such as Lyons ave, orchard village 5/13/20194:09PM road, Wiley canyon, MoBean, the old road. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 248 The trails were well lit and had cameras 5/13/20194:08PM 247 There was a safe way to continue on the back path from Soledad and Golden oak with out 5/13/20194:07PM ornaainySn|edad. 248 |fthere were safe bike trails away from traffic 5/13/20193:45PM 249 there were more places to lock up. Also, maybe aaubaidy program for things like safety gear, 5/13/20193:43 PM lights, etc. 250 1 could get to the bike paths more easily or if street bike lanes had a protective fencing from 5/13/20193:35PM oam/parkedoam. 251 1 owned a bike and more things in biking distance. I live in West Hills and it's a bit of a trek to 5/13/20193:04PM run errands bystaying nnthe bike trails 252 Theremmremnrepaaenaandaafeornaainyanfbuayrnada(likeSienaHwy/Sn|edad)-the 5/13/201911:55AM bridge to access the bike trail off of Sierra is very narrow and scary to share with pedestrians 253 1 felt I could get around safely and easily. i wou Id like to get from canyon country to central park 5/13/20199:55AM completely nnabike path without worrying about the traffic. 254 There were more hours inthe day. 5/12/20198:51PM 255 | was healthy enough 5/12/20197:17AM 256 BnuqetCanynn had a*omp|ete bike path south of Central Park |tgets very narrow and 5/11/20199z3 PM dangerous there when the bike path stops. 257 Keep upthe good work nnbike paths 5/11/20195:32PM 258 There are bike lane from home MetrnLinkTrain Station 5/11/20191:18PM 259 If gas became too expensive or traffic got worse or unbearable. Also, if I saw more people in 5/1020199:18AM the City biking, | would probably feel the pressure mdnanmyself. 280 There were more bike trails around the Seonarea 50/2019 10:42AM 281 |twas safer 50/201910:34AM 282 trails were connected. 50/201910:30AM 283 There was aneasier way tnget from nevvha||tnatevenannranch 5/7/201910:28AM 284 There was aneasier way tnget from nevvha||tnatevenannranch 5/7/201910:24AM 285 There were more bike trails ^aafe^from cars 5/7/20199z8AM 286 There were more p|a*aa to secure my bike. 5/7/20198z1AM 287 Biking iagreat for exercise but it's just not practical for everyday life. Who's going mride abike 5/4/ O1Q1z11 PM to pick up their dry cleaning, do grocery shopping, etc? The city should focus transportation resources on improving traffic flow via smart, adaptive traffic light timing for example. 288 There were better bike lanes on major roads to connect to the already excellent bike/walking 5/1/20195:56PM path system in the city. 289 Need atrail from upper Bouquet 4/30/20191:50PM 270 The trails had better access mpublic transit and shopping centers 4/30/20191:45PM 271 There was aquicker way from Canyon CmValencia. Now Sn|edadnrNewhall Ranch 4/30/20191:39PM 272 The bike share bikes were more available near me 4/30/20195:40AM 273 | had more time, including time tnclean upyufinal destination. 4/29/20193:30PM 274 |f|had time 4/28/20195:58PM 275 |tweren't anhot here 4/28/20193:05PM 278 The road ways were marked with abike lane and ifBouquet had abike lane after Central Park 4/27/2019 10:49PM heading into town, plus repave the aeodnn between Central Park and Seon. It's horrible and l5/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg dangerous. 277 |twas safer nnthe roads (like Bouquet Canyon) and ifshopping centers had safe places to 4/27/20192:59PM park and lock. 278 More security nntrails 4/24/20199:15PM 279 There anmore trail connections and bike lanes nnthe street 4/24/20197z2PM 280 There were separated bike lanes by my house. I used to ride almost every day but stopped 4/24/201910:50AM when | moved tnHaskell QCopper Hill. | often see cars in the bike lane on Haskell, and speed limits are too high nnCopper Hill for metnfeel safe nnthat narrow shoulder. 281 p|aoeritacanyon wasn't antreacherous for bikes 4/22/20192:27PM 282 Safe lanes on roads not bike paths. 4/18/20194:02 PM 283 | felt safer nnthe roadway inSanta C|aritatnget mand from the bike paths. 4/18/201911z5AM 284 we have more bike or Bike share lanes like in Santa Monica, | would ride to work, 4/18/2019 11z0AM 285 |twasn't anhot! 4/18/20197:38AM 288 | worked less. | currently bike for fun and exercise. 4/17/201910:41PM 287 There was a bike path from Saugus that connects to the Newhall paths. | used to bike to work 4/17/20192:59 PM regularly but stopped after nearly being hit nnBouquet afew times. 288 | bike nnpaths for exercise only, not tnget tnsomeplace. 4/17/20199:15AM 289 There were more trails. 4/17/20197:51AM 290 There were more paths nrdesignated bike areas off Lyons Avenue. 4/18/20197:44AM 291 | had atrai|er 4/15/2019 11z0 PM 292 More bike paths connected. 4/15/20197:52 PM 293 There were more bike lanes/paths. Many nfthe places | need to go to are unsafe and have no 4/15/20198:23 PM bike lanes and sometimes not even sidewalks. 294 There were |eaa hills and more trails 4/15/20198:14PM 295 | had abike tnride tnthe store. Mine was stolen out nfmygarage acouple nfyears ago 4/15/20195:42PM 296 There were trails closer tnme. 4/15/20193:56PM 297 the bike trails get expanded. 4/15/20193:33PM 298 the bike paths/lanes were more numerous and better connected 4/15/201910:15AM 299 1 felt safe along on the bike paths. The homeless that live in the areas of the bike paths make 4/14/20195:17PM me nervous tnride alone. 300 Avid cyclist however would use more for personal errands if bike paths provided or access to 4/14/201911:57AM certain areas. ie, traderJne'a. sprouts and target retail 301 1 was more comfortable changing a tire on the fly. I've taken classes, it just doesn't click. My 4/12/201910z1PM bike's tires pop all the time, and I end up getting stuck alone on the side of the road waiting for someone tnpick meup! 302 The street trails were better connected to each other and to business. For example, the New 4/12/20199:48AM Hall Ranch road trail uses corner curb cuts that are inconvenient especially when you have to go and push the beg button. The ramps should continue with sensors that will turn on the walk light. And businesses like cpk turn their back on the path, but then do not have a single bike parking space intheir massive courtyard area. 303 | had more time. | will purchase an e bike soon . then iwiU ride more. 4/11/20198:02 PM 304 | never had to ornaa aatreet. Ton many people are killed getting hit by cars. There needs to be 4/102019 11z5 PM a better connector between the pedestrian bridge on Valencia leading to the mail and then the other one that's byChieFi|-A. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 305 There were more protected bike lanes and less crazy drivers nnthe roads 4/10/20199:20PM 306 bike trails were inter -connected better 4/10/20199z1AM 307 Had more time 4/9/201911:06PM 308 major roads had separate colored/barrier bike lanes 4/9/20194:59PM 309 There were more destinations within 2miles 4/9/20194z2PM 310 1 am a Lancaster resident who comes down occasionally to enjoy your wonderful paths .... thank 4/9/20192:13PM you 311 Roads connected to bike paths, specifically Bouquet Canyon and Copper Hill Road. These 4/9/20191:52PM roads are HIGHLY dangerous tncyclists. 312 bike exit sections were near tnthing | wanted to visit, rather than having to exit bike path and 4/9/2019 1:17 PM going on street nrsidewalk (| have a3wheel with basket) 313 | ride to live a healthy lifestyle 4/9/2019 12:33 PM 314 Three areas need more bike -friendly routes: Canyon Country, Newhall, and CnC/Stevenann 4/9/201912:02PM Ranch. Living in Valencia, it's difficult for a bike to get to the terrific sidewalk on portions of The Old Road. Also, there are long portions of the bike paths that have no restroom facilities (e.g., South Fork). Is itdifficult m get some pnrta-potties out there? Pace needs batteries! Yaynua make iteasy! 315 | lived closer to my destinations. |'m in Sauyua, an biking tnthe mail can be sketchy. 4/9/2019 11:18AM Southbound Bouquet between Alamagordo and Festividad has no bike lane, and traffic really builds up there. 318 There were more PROTECTED bike lanes. The Old Road iasuicide. 4/9/201911:10AM 317 The paths were m be more clearly labeled and the road consistently paved 4/9/2019 11:02AM 318 trails connected more mothers 4/9/201910:53AM 319 | wasn't sharing the rode with vehicles. Off road only 4/9/201910:33AM 320 More bike paths 4/9/2019 10z7AM 321 More paaena.more bike lanes and more incentives 4/9/201910:13AM 322 there were bike parking stalls available at the mail and shops at Town Center Drive, (Hyatt, 40/20197:56PM Gym and shops) 323 Drivers weren't insuch arush and intentionally cut off nrswerved yubicycles. 40/20197z7PM 324 Better connections tnbusinesses 40/20192:18PM 325 There were more off-street bike path connections across town. Connecting Golden Valley tn 40/20191z4PM Discovery Park via the bike path that currently dead ends would help. More secure places to park and lock bikes at buaineaaea, reataurants, retai|, etc. would also help. Finally, adding under/over-pass bridges at major intersections to avoid crossing traffic since these are the most dangerous parts nfany bike commute. 328 |fvehicles would stop running red lights and killing / injuring people 40/2019922AM 327 There were easier access tntrails along Bouquet Canyon. 40/201912:18AM 328 There was a bike path on the Bouquet river water channel parallel to Bouquet Canyon road. 4/7/2019724PM From at least Benz south to intersect the bike trail behind Lowe's. Also canyon roads like San Fransquito, Escandido, Sand Canyon, The Old Road, Vasquez, all need a safe and marked bike lane. 329 n/a 4/7/20195z7PM 330 They added more water fountains along the paths. And cleaned up the trail that dead ends near 4/7/20195z3PM the14. 331 1 did not live up a pretty steep, roughly 2 mile incline up Hillcrest Parkway in Castaic; while am 4/7/201911:55AM into fitness, that 2 mile hill that I would face heading back home is kind of a deterrent. l7/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 332 More pace bike stations are available inthe north part of the city. 4/7/2019 10:27AM 333 |twas safer 4/7/201910:05AM 334 | use our local trails mmountain bike. 4/7/20198z7AM 335 | had more time. 4/6/201911:35PM 338 There were abridge closer mmyneighborhood nnCopper Hill 4/6/201910:03PM 337 | didn't have tnwork 4/6/20199:55 PM 338 Mybikes were fixed. 4/6/20198:59PM 339 It were safer. There are simply too many near misses and cars striking bikes. The bike lanes 4/6/20198:49PM are on streets with far too fast vehicles and frankly the drivers in the SCV are too distracted. 340 There were more safe bike lanes and dedicated bike paths mand from clients. 4/6/20198z2PM 341 | bike for p|eaaure, and it's as pleasurable as |'d like. 4/6/20195:54PM 342 Paaen's and Bike paths had better access m places like mai|, shopping areas, etc. Improved 4/6/20195:32 PM racks mlock bikes. 343 there more bike trails. 4/6/20192:52 PM 344 There was atrail down Bouquet Canyon flood control channel. 4/6/20192:24PM 345 Cars didn't drive anfast 4/6/20192:06PM 348 |twas accessible and safe 4/6/201912:40PM 347 | would bike everyday ifmyjob was closer tnhome. 4/6/201912:20PM 348 There was a bike path to connect the CaataioSpnrts Complex and Aquatic Center with the bike 4/6/2019 11:50AM path near Iron Horse. Cycling nnthe Old Road iahazardous with vehicles traveling yu55+ MPH. 349 There were bike lanes/paths by me. 4/6/2019 10:53AM 350 |twas safer! More bike lanes, more enforcement nfthe laws 4/6/201910:41AM 351 The weather was perfect for riding 4/6/201910:32AM 352 | had more time 4/6/2019 10:18AM 353 | worked within easy biking distance. 4/6/20199:51AM 354 There was a bike path on the highway on Copperhill west of McBean where it goes over wash. 4/6/20199z4AM 355 There was abike park nrBMA park 4/6/20198:56AM 356 You added a sidewalk on copper hill by the Baptist church. A cyclist was killed in the west side 4/6/20198:41AM of the street. We need a sidewalk in the north/east side. It would connect Saugus with the Va|endapaaena. 357 There were safer bike paths and/or sidewalks along major roads such as Newhall Avenue. 4/6/20198z5AM 358 Nnexcuse, | should bike more :) 4/6/20198z5AM 359 LnoNny up a bike was safe and convenient 4/6/2019 8z2AM 380 | felt safe and the trails went further. 4/6/20197:43AM 381 | had more time. But | would love tnhave more trails inaddition tnwhat mmhave. 4/6/20197z8AM 382 There were more signs protecting the cyclists. Example: at intersections drivers do not look 4/6/2019 7:08AM both ways, they don't stop at before (rolling stop). Also when using your bike there's really no safe place mlock upbikes. 383 | had more time 4/6/20197:01AM 384 Uninterrupted bike paths and safer places tnlock upbikes with surveillance 4/6/201912:01AM 385 | had the time! 48/20199:54PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 366 Some bike lanes need maintenance. 4/5/20199153PM 387 We had more bike lanes (I live in Newhall by the 14) 48/20199:40 PM 388 1 felt more confident that motorists were not hostile to cyclists and that motorists were not 48/2019928PM distracted drivers 389 | had more free time 48/20199:08PM 370 | |km yuGolden Valley and Sierra Hwy. |'d bike more if | was in better shape to yet up the hills. 48/2019 8:48 PM 371 1 felt safer when crossing streets or riding in bike lanes that are open to vehicles 48/20198z1PM 372 | had time nnmyschedule 48/20197:41PM 373 1 like the idea of Pace! It is great for those of us that don't have bikes and those of us that have 48/20198z8PM trouble getting to the bike path through traffic or trying to transport our bikes be vehicle. 374 There was a trailhead near my house (east end of NEWHALL near the 14 freeway) 48/20198z3PM 375 | didn't have tnwork. 48/20198z1PM 378 | had more time 48/20198:00PM 377 | lived inyour city. | loved the bike path. Bidiny3O beautiful miles. 48/20195:48PM 378 There was a bike lane on Bouquet Canyon from Alamogordo yuCental Park all the way m 48/20195z9 PM Newhall Ranch 379 There were designated bike lanes on all main streets so I didn't fear getting hit. 48/20195z5PM 380 Bike lane protection 48/20195z2 PM 381 There were more places with places mlock mybike. And easier access m paaena. 48/20195z3PM 382 There were more designated bike lanes and a more positive bike -friendly environment. 48/2019522PM 383 There was a bike path from Plum Canyon down Bouquet Canyon into the main part of the city. 48/20195:00PM Abike path NOT bike lane. 384 There were small protection "walls" for bikers along paths. And I would bike more if the City of 48/20195:00PM Santa C|aritathought enough nfuatax-paying residents tninclude us on the Bike Map. | live in the Vista del Canon complex, which is at the southeast "corner" of the Sierra Highway/Via Prin*aaaaintemeodnn. but there's nothing to even get biker started from that point. | would LOVE to just hop on my bike and SAFELY take off and continue around parts of Santa Clarita, enjoying bike pyuha, and maybe even finding an occasional rest stop with adean rest room. But as always, THIS part nfSanta C|aritaia NB/EB. B/EB considered to be of importance, not even with sidewalks, much less paseos. It's pathetic and shameful. Look at both Via Princessa and Sierra Highway DIRECTLY OUT OF Vista del Canon... there is no bike lane available, and we are not, by law, permitted to ride our bikes on the skinny sidewalk (which goes nowhere), and to ride ON either of those streets is to risk our LIVES (but do our councilmembers give a b|nndydamn?). | have severe osteoporosis, ancan nnlonger lift and load upmybike into my car to then find a safe start-up point, and know that my CAR will also be safe, left behind whilst | take off for what should be a|nve|y, relaxing bike ride. 385 They OPENED the Saugus flood channels aawalk/bike paths. Create paaenawalkways next 48/20194:48PM mthe Saugus flood channels like inMANY areas inLos Angeles! 388 | would not 48/20194z5PM 387 1 could safely get from Castaic to the bike path... the Old Road is too narrow, dangerous and full 48/20194z5PM nfpotholes and debris 388 There were more physically protected bike paths. Painted lines don't stop me from being killed 48/20193:47 PM byacar when adriver is inattentive. | love biking, but love being above ground much more! Also, if employers were incentivised to place secured bike lockers and shower facilities at their work sites. 389 there were more bike paths. 48/20193:38PM 390 i had moretime...48/20193z1 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 391 Ifbwere arealistic alternative. |tisnot. 48/2019315PM 392 The bike path connect myhouse meverywhere . ym*ahea. ma*Aummts '. 48/20192:55PM 393 Traffic was policed more. Too many distracted drivers and aggressive drivers. I watched a 48/20192:47PM passenger of a car lean out a window and slap a cyclist which caused the 65 year old cyclist to crash. | stayed with the man until his wife picked him up. This happened on Rye Canyon where there are no protected means of travel for non vehicle users. There are no sidewalks or bicycle lanes on Rye and it causes traffic conflicts. The rider was on the right side of the lane and could have taken the whole lane if he had chosen to do so, however most drivers are unaware of this and get aggravated if they have to slow down. Especially around places of work/business. 394 Safer bike lanes in my neighborhood (Newhall Ave, Lyons Ave, Railroad and Sierra Highway) 48/2019 1:58 PM 395 The bike paths felt more safe from transients 48/2019 1z2 PM 396 N/A 48/20191z1PM 397 There were more dedicated bike lanes mhelp mebesafer nnthe roads. 48/2019120PM 398 1 ride my road bike 3 times a week for exercise and use the trail system, love the new 48/201911z1AM underpass yuthe NBBbridge. 399 | had abetter bike. 48/2019 11:11AM 400 There was apath accessible from Caataio 48/201911:00AM 401 There was better trails/ bike lanes inNewhall and the industrial center. 48/201910:58AM 402 There were more designated bike lanes (outside nfthe trai|a). 48/201910:47AM 403 | had a bike. 48/2019 10:43AM 404 | was younger and the traffic was alot, lot lighter. 48/201910:17AM 405 The trails felt safer. There are transients who live near the trails and I don't feel safe taking my 48/20199:41AM kids near that area, especially after several violent acts by the people who live there and the reported drug use. 406 1 would love to see more bike paths in the Canyon Country area. I live near Soledad / Sand 48/2019920AM Canyon and the trai|head starts at Lost Canyon. Sometimes | am dropped off yuthe trai|head. because | am onn*amed about my safety riding mthe Trai|head. 407 Not safe to bike with the high volume of traffic, and also the distracted drivers who create more 48/20199:09AM unsafe conditions 408 There was congruence between city and county bike lane standards. Off street trails intra-city 48/20198z2AM are great. 409 mydaughter was older and could bike with me. 48/2019821AM 410 | didn't run aamuch aa|do. 48/20197:51AM 411 The bike lane was wider (eg Decoro) I walked along Decoro to work for 18 years, and often 48/2019728AM morning commuter use that lane to drift into aathey accelerate up the hill from the two schools. 412 The bike paths and paaenawere continued further. 48/20198z8AM 413 | am mildly disabled and unable to bike, so this does not apply m me. 48/20198z2AM 414 |twasn't raining. 48/20193:43AM 415 |amarecreational/avid cyclist 48/20192:25AM 418 There was a bike route connecting Sylmar and Valencia without having to ride on the narrow 4/4/ O1Q11:O8PM shoulder. 417 1 could ride with my family to a park with a pond where we could fish, picnic, and just relax by 4/4/ O1Q1O:5GPM the water. 418 More class 1lanes 4/4/ O1Q1O:11PM 419 there was asafe path mbike nnmconnect mthe existing bike paths. Currently, there are nn 4/4/ O1QQ:45PM 2O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg bike paths close mmyneighborhood inSaugus (SeonCynKCnnperhiUama). 420 There were more and safer trails 4/4/20199z8PM 421 The Pace bikes had electric assist If there were some evening or weekend bike groups in my 4/4/20199z2PM neighborhood 422 More trails were closer mmyhome in8AUGUS. 4/4/019925PM 423 The trail from river village/below five knolls to discovery park in canton country is completed. 4/4/019922PM 424 |fitwere safer. Riding inthe street iaadeath wish. 4/4/0198z5PM 425 Google Maps could show me the bike paths and direct me places in the city via the bike path. 4/4/0198z0PM 428 The paaenahad fewer meth addicts hanging out. 4/4/ O1Q827PM 427 The trails connected an| could ride inacircle and not have mturn around. 4/4/ O1Q7:51 PM 428 Didn't have to ornaa as many streets. 4/4/ O1Q 7:47 PM 429 There was aaafe path to ornaa the 5freeway 4/4/ O1Q 7z5 PM 430 Themvwould bemore bike paths inthe Saugus area— 4/4/ O1Q7z7PM 431 there were more 'off the street' bike paths and secure parking areas at more businesses. 4/4/0197z4PM Additionally, adding a safe 'off the street' path to connect the Golden Triangle entrance to the Sn|edadCyn.path. 432 Your made a bike path the connected to the paseos in old orchard from Wiley Cyn Road . A 4/4/ O1Q7:O5PM path could be put along the wash bySmiaer ranch and connect to old orchard by orchard park. 433 The drivers would become more aware nfriders. There are too many distracted drivers. My 4/4/ O1Q7:O2 PM friends have been hit nrlost their life because nfdistracted drivers. 434 | wasn't disabled 4/4/20198:52PM 435 work was closer. 4/4/ O1Q8:45PM 438 The streets in my neighborhood had bike |anea, or ifthere was atrai| made from the nearby 4/4/20198:40 PM creek service roads. If | had more efficient routes that were safer. 437 | wouldn't bike more 4/4/20198z0PM 438 | had abike that wasn't broken. 4/4/20198z5PM 439 The trail started upnear Shadow Pines. 4/4/20198z2PM 440 1 frequently need my car to drive to meetings outside the Santa Clarita Valley. Otherwise, I bike 4/4/20198z1PM commute to mySCVoffice fairly often. 441 |twas easier tnget around and not beworried about car traffic. 4/4/20198:18PM 442 Vagrants weren't inthe wash. 4/4/20198:11PM 443 Never 4/4/20195:59PM 444 Main roads (and drivers) were more bike friendly, more bike parking 4/4/20195:54PM 445 The MTBtrails were more accessible from public street parking areas. 4/4/20195:42 PM 448 More bike paths to navigate through the city, safe areas to lock bike while conducting business. 4/4/ O1Q5z8 PM 447 More protected bike |anea, better marked shared lanes 4/4/20195z3PM 448 Trails connected uptnmyarea (Haskell Canyon) 4/4/20195z2PM 449 Bikes were aUnmmd to use sidewalks. Realistically itiafar safer tn have abike collide with a 4/4/20195z0 PM pedestrian than acar with abike. Makes nnsense mkeep bikes nrpedestrians with motor vehicles. 450 The bike paths were well |it, especially under bridges. | would also bike more if didn't have tn 4/4/ O1Q523PM cross anmany major intersections. 2l/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 451 Trails connected meach other. 4/4/20195:12PM 452 1 didnt have to cross intersections with traffic. I just don't think bikes and cars mix. Id rather be 4/4/2019522PM on atrai| and street level nike lane. 453 The streets where safer. To many accidents occur on these streets and at to high of speeds to 4/4/20195:08PM want to bike nrwalk anywhere! 454 There were fixing stations, water fountains and bike lockers around. Also connect the canyon 4/4/20195:08PM country area tn Newhall without having to pedal around the whole valley. 455 Sand Canyon Connected tnthe rest nfthe city. 4/4/20195:07PM 456 | knew i waantlikely tn get hit byacar. 4/4/20195:02 PM 457 The sidewalks on some streets were wider for bicycles, in areas where a paseo is not possible. 4/4/ O1Q5:OOPM 458 Car traffic was controlled better where bikes cross. 4/4/20194:59PM 459 There was a dedicated path to where I wanted to go, 100% of the way, not shared with cars or 4/4/20193:56PM pedestrians. And if could transport things like groceries during it. 480 There were more dedicated bike lanes, bike parking spots and even bike ride share bike 4/4/ O1Q3:O2PM programs. 481 | would walk more ifthe sidewalks throughout Valencia were even 4/4/ O1Qz18PM 482 the paaenwaa connected tncentral park 4/4/ O1QzOG PM 483 | ride mybicycle everyday for conditioning and pleasure. 4/4/0192:02PM 484 | had abike 4/4/ O1QzO2 PM 485 1 wouldn't and I don't believe many people do. It's a waste of lanes ment for cars and paid for by 4/4/01912:53PM gas and vehicle registration tax. 486 | knew bike paths were accessible nnflat surfaces. There was more public notice / 4/4/ O1Q 12:53 PM advertisements /f|yem/maps /etc. More safe and convenient bike racks. 487 There were more bike lanes on streets and the bike path continued from the water treatment 4/4/201912:28PM plant on the Old Road up to Cuataic 488 na 4/4/201912:09PM 489 There were more bike paths 4/4/201912:03PM 470 There were more safe bicycle lanes on the roads, and if there were a greater push for 4/4/201911:31AM awareness nfcyclists through messages nnbillboards nrnnsigns. 471 The paseo connected northeast of copper hill to serve the Mountain View and Pacific Crest 4/4/201911:28AM communities. 472 1 had a safe way to connect from Saugus (Bouquet Canyon) to the rest of the bike paths that 4/4/201910:52AM would get metnshopping and work. 473 Bike Trails tnTrain Station unVia Prinoeaaa 4/4/2019 10:48AM 474 | had an electric bike to make the climb up the hills. 4/4/2019 10:35AM 475 There were more convenient and better bike racks to lock my bike to. 4/4/2019 10:28AM 478 1 would bike more if bicycles on two lane roads ie. The Old rd, didn't impede traffic. 4/4/201910:10AM 477 The bike lanes were wider and more protected from traffic. Also if SC residents didn't drive an 4/4/2019 10:10AM fast! 478 The paths were consistently everywhere. 4/4/ O1Q 10:05AM 479 1 didn't live on a hill. If I knew I would be safe (as a woman) riding the trails alone. If there were 4/4/0199:49AM more bike lanes and better traffic monitoring by local police, 480 There weren't anmany hills and cars wouldn't drive 1OOMPHnnthe street. 4/4/ O1QQ27AM 481 There weren't anmany homeless people nnthe bike path. 4/4/ O1Q8:5OAM 22/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 482 The access to the trailhead at the corner of McBean and Copperhill is very difficult and 4/4/20198:49AM dangerous. People making a right on red don't look for pedestrians and bicyclists on this corner. 483 Trails where | don't have m omaa streets infront nfcars at all 4/4/2019 8:32AM 484 Secure & easy bike parking was widely available. There were better trail connections to the 4/4/ O1Q822AM different places mm ynanthat | don't have tn ride on the road/take kids on the road. 485 itwere safe and | could secure mybike when | got where I'm going. 4/4/019821AM 488 Speed limits for cars were lowered 4/4/ O1Q82OAM 487 There weren't anmany hills and | didn't live yuthe far end nftown. 4/4/ O1Q8:O4AM 488 Paths connected more directly tnbusinesses and racks were more convenient. 4/4/ O1Q7:57AM 489 Bikes and cars DID NOT share same road. 4/4/ O1Q7:55AM 490 There were more dedicated lanes in the City from my house to retail and office areas. 4/4/0197z2AM 491 If all the streets were paved. If there were less aggressive and speeding drivers. 4/4/0197z7AM 492 | had the time. 4/4/ O1Q7z7AM 493 There was a bike trail from my house into the center of the city where I do many of my errands. 4/4/0197z8AM 494 Safer. Too many distracted drivers. 4/4/ O1Q7z5AM 495 The weather was nicer. | just bike for exercise. 4/4/019727AM 496 The bike lanes we're safe 4/4/ O1Q7:14AM 497 | had time 4/4/20197:12AM 498 |fthere was anoff street bike path down Bouquet. Street riding iatndangerous 4/4/20197:07AM 499 SAFER 4/4/20197:04AM 500 | was was closer tncivilization 4/4/20198:53AM 501 |fthere was abike lane nnthe Old Road 4/4/20198z2AM 502 There were more paths adjacent to my home. I have to travel to get to a bike path. 4/4/20198:10AM 503 there was amore complete and interconnected path system. 4/4/20195:48AM 504 There was apath down tnthe south end nfNewhall Ave 4/4/20194z9AM 505 It were safer to do it on Placerita and Sand Canyon. I would love to ride to the store or 4/3/201911:54PM Starbucks. The kids would also benefit from this. There are places for horses but nothing goes the entire road from Sn|edadtn P|aoerita. 506 There were more dedicated bike lanes nnour roads. 4/3/201910z4PM 507 |twas safer 4/3/20199z9PM 508 There were more trails inSaugus 4/3/20199z8PM 509 |twere safer 4/3/2019922PM 510 | didnt|ive yuthe top of hill 4/3/20199:02 PM 511 More Uikepyuhe 4/3/2019 8:38 PM 512 Path nnwhites canyon 4/3/2019829PM 513 Need bike lanes with the bike lane on the inside and parked cars closer to moving traffic like 4/3/2019828PM New York City and other cities are doing. It protects the biker and moving vehicles. 514 There were fewer bike thievea, more safe places to park my bike. 4/3/2019 824PM 515 Shower yumywork. Trails inStevenson ranch 4/3/2019824PM 516 1 felt it was safe again. Ride everywhere! Even with kids in tow/with a trailer for groceries! Was 4/3/2019 8:10 PM 23/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg oblivious motorists!! 517 The trails were lit up when it's dark. 4/3/2019 7:48 IDIVI 518 Nothing. I dont own a bike and as an adult I don't plan on getting one. A bike is impractical for 4/3/20198:15PIVI shopping nrrunning errands. 519 If myride was uninterrupted and | didn't have to deal with major street crossings and signal 4/3/20195z3 PIVI controlled intersections. 24/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q4 I would take public transit more if... 25 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 7 8 Q 10 11 11 001 23 24 25 28 27 Is RESPONSES DATE | used mtake itevery day. No need right now 1/12/20203:58 PM There was longer hours yunight nnweekends 12/22/201910:04PM I've never actually done it in SantaC|arita. an | don't know 12/9/20199:38 PM Buses ran more frequently. 12/3/20191:59PM The Metrn|inkran additional trains yupeak times. Currently around once per hour ianot 11/18/201911z2AM frequent enough yupeak times tnand from work. | could figure out myTAP card and the maps. | don't understand why Gnny|e maps isn't linked 11/18/2019 10:59AM mthe bus routes inother countries like New Zealand you can map your bus route using Google maps, but in SCV it doesn't seem to work. It's more time-consuming to look up the bus routes on the intemet. | don't think |would. 11/13/20198z8PM They were cleaner 110/20195:19PM N/a 11/3/20198:12AM NA use alternative 10/3020195z8PM They ran nnmystreet. 10/30201911:42AM More schedules msuit myown 1027/20199z1AM Routes and times were more clear. 1026/20197:57PM The lines were in Saugus (HaakeU, onpperhiU), buses came more often, went more p|a*aa. 1026/2019 12:28 PM easier to use There were more regular services. | would love tntake the bus to get around town but ittakes a 1026/2019 12:11 PM considerable amount nftime more compared mdriving. |f|lived inthe hood. 1024/20192:39PM | was not ingood enough shape mride mybicycle. 1023/2019927PM | had more time 10/17/20199z2PM | needed to 100/20197:03PM | had to. 9/29/20195:19 PM .? 9/18/20195:09 PM |aamtaafueranrdpidaay|naaumbuaeaUeyaranasus hnrarinadeaiynadna.Aheroutes were 9/6/201912:10PM fast and the buses arrived nnaohedu|ej | prefer public traait.ifitwere more available 8/29/20193:09PM | needed it 8/28/20194:56 PM don't think anything will happen 8/25/20192:38PM | lived in SantaCJarita. 8/25/2019 7z8AM I'm already taking public transit. Would love it if some buses on route going to century city 8/24/20191028PM would originate out nfvia pmoeaaa. |twent mmymmrkaitemid wi|ahire 8/24/20199:54PM There the buses came more often. 8/24/20199:51PM Busses came out mGreen Valley. 8/24/20198:43PM More routes 8/24/2019 7:51 PM |twas more convenient. 8/24/20198:35PM 2O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 33 Not interested. 8/24/20198:13 PM 34 |twent mwhere | needed mgo. 8/24/20198:13PM 35 The buses were nntime more 8/24/20195:38PM 38 adirect service was offered nnthe routes | need tntake. (Taking two separate bus rides tnget 8/24/20195z3PM mmydestination iatime consuming and tedinuaj 37 | knew how 8/24/20195:19 PM 38 |twere more convenient and | had more time. 8/24/20195:03PM 39 The system was more extensive. 8/24/20195:01 PM 40 |twas easier tnget tnmyoffice nnit 8/24/20192:18PM 41 Probably never 8/24/20192:02PM 42 The walk from myhouse tnbebus stop was shorter 8/24/201912:57PM 43 N-A 8/24/201912:48PM 44 Mychildren were grown and | didn't work far away. |nthe event nfanemergency, | can't reply 8/24/201912:45PM nnpublic transit tnget metnmychildren inatimely manner. 45 Not for me. 8/24/201912:08PM 48 N/A 8/23/20192:29PM 47 | bothered to find out the schedule 8/20/2019 10z9 PM 48 It came up Hi||oreat, maybe to one of the aohnn|a. 8/20/20199:09AM 49 |twas faster and more convenient. 8/4/20191:51PM 50 N/a 8/1/20198:41AM 51 there were bus stops within walking distance and with more stop times. 7/31/2019 7:39 PM 52 |mmn't. 7/30/20193:07PM 53 |TWAS FASTER DURING RUSH HOUR AND THE TRANSIT SYSTEM HAD ITS OWN RIGHT 7/29/201910:41AM uFWAY TuAVOID TRAFFIC 54 |twas faster than driving. 7/29/20199:18AM 55 it were more convenient for me 7/25/2019 1:05 PM 56 There was more infrastructure centered around multi -modal transportation to make the 7/24/20195:41 PM commute more efficient. 57 There were more routes based nnattractions, hotels, shopping 7/24/201910:48AM 58 |fitdidn't seem like others using look like people who may cause problems. 7/23/2019 1:06 PM 59 itwas more convenient. takes too long tnget across town nnabus. 7/23/20197:01AM 80 N/A just preference 7/22/20194:39PM 81 Easier to get to pick upspots 7/19/2019 8:30 PM 82 there were no people on it. LOU 7/17/20192:21 PM 83 |twere faster nraafast aadriving 7/18/20195:15AM 84 1 would only probably take it out of the city (into Los Angeles) and only if it were quicker and 7/15/20192:31PM more frequent. 85 never 7/14/20194:42PM 86 There were more routes (Camp Plenty, for examp|e) 7/14/20194:01 PM 87 mycar were unavailable mme 7/13/20191028PM 27/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 88 It ran more busses. The new addition of the stop on the 5/6 to the senior center SUCKS and 7/13/20192:49PM makes memiss my757bus EVERY FUCKING DAY. Fuck you alL. 89 The routes were more direct 7/13/20192:45 PM 70 N/A 7/13/20191:19PM 71 |tran closer tnhome 7/13/201911:05AM 72 | would rather bike. 7/12/2019 8z8 PM 73 Nnpe 7/12/20195z3PM 74 None 7/12/20193:05PM 75 same aa#4'. i bike to the current city buses to commute to universal city.. itiajust about 7/12/20199:47AM time... bike/bus adds about an hour round trip m my commute... i like the bike/buanptinn but the issue iadme- 78 |tcame around more frequently 7/12/20195:44AM 77 Easily accessible 7/11/201910z2PM 78 |tiamore frequent 7/11/20199:43PM 79 More convenient and more hospitable bus stops. The current stops do not have proper shelter 7/11/20198:47PM for inclement weather. Train Service did not require the stop at Union Station to connect to other locations such aa L/0(. 80 Didn't take forever 7/11/20198z4PM 81 Myson uses takes the bus daily 7/11/20197:13PM 82 Faater, eaaierQmnre convenient 7/11/20198:42 PM 83 | was having financial issues 7/11/20198:00PM 84 never 7/11/20193:31PM 85 itwas convenient 7/11/20192:32PM 88 | would take public transit more if|needed nrwanted to. 7/11/20191z4PM 87 itwere aafast and convenient aamycar 7/11/201911:05AM 88 |twere more convenient than mybike, walking nrcarpooling. 7/11/201910:57AM 89 1 probably wouldn't because I can walk or bike short distances to where I need to go 7/11/20199:34AM QO | do everyday 7/11/20199z8AM 91 |tran more frequently 7/11/20199z2AM 92 metrn|inkhad trains every 3Omininstead nfover anhour. 7/11/20198:59AM 93 |twas more frequent scheduling 7/11/20198:58AM 94 If the California rail system didn't suck (I'm from New England, kind of spoiled with the NYC 7/11/20198:57AM aubway/trainayatem) 95 | don't need it at this time 7/11/2019 8:56AM QG If there were a "trolley" like system around Old Town and the Malls and other shopping areas 7/11/20198:45AM around town. 97 The system were quicker 7/11/2019 8:35AM 98 | commute to Irvine everyday, most days on metrn|ink, some days using commuter bus to 7/7/2019 10:48AM downtown. QQ | was not able tndrive. 7/3/201912:10PM 100 Station near home. Nnclose walking distance bus stop. 7/2/20197:19PM 101 Bus routes were better designed and if buses came every five minutes and buses had 7/2/201912:53PM 2D/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg dedicated bus lanes. 102 There were more buses that would directly connect mthe Metudink 7/2/201912:09PM 103 iythe schedules were consistent. Sometimes two buses come in5minutes, sometimes its 2 6/28/20193:54PM hours 104 | needed to. 6/25/2019 11:40AM 105 closer tnanywhere you live besides anurban center 8/25/20199:27AM 106 | lived closer tnwork. 8/19/20195:08 PM 107 there was more nfit, better bus schedules 8/19/20194:51PM 108 itwas more convenient. 8/19/20194:21PM 109 there were not anmany transfers tnget metnmydestinations. 8/19/20194:18PM 110 The connection between SCVtransit and MTAare better 8/19/20193:01PM 111 | didn't have aoar 8/18/2019 8:54 PM 112 itwere free 8/18/20195:31PM 113 The bus stop was closer tnmyhouse 8/13/201910:01PM 114 | probably wouldn't take public transit. 8/13/20194:54PM 115 | didn't have acar 8/12/2019 11z2 PM 118 They had astudent fare 8/12/20195:17PM 117 There more more times available. 8/12/20194:50 PM 118 |fthe routes made sense. Myson has football practice yuGolden Valley HS.VVelive next door 8/12/201910:56AM to Bowman HS. He has tntake abua all the way around the city to yn a half mile. Same with our daughter she is as student at COC Valencia, she has to transfer and take two buses to travel 5 miles. She just started work yu Bnaa on Bouquet Canyon. She will have tnexit her bus at Bouquet and Valencia and walk 3/4 a mile to get to work. Why isn't there a bus route that runs from the top nfGolden Valley bythe Target all the way down to the Pet Cnstrip mail. Now that they are building the new Sheriff station you will have to make it easier for people who don't drive get tnit. 119 | was younger 8/12/201910z7AM 120 It had more places tntake me 8/11/2019 8:03 PM 121 There were more busses running mmore places 8/11/20191:15PM 122 If there were an effective bus route up Golden Valley Road from Newhall Ranch Road. 8/11/201912:25PM 123 the schedules were more convenient and beoffered mnroften 8/11/20192:05AM 124 More shaded routes to/from stations mdestinations inthe city 8/6/20198:43PM 125 ithad more bus stops 88/20197z8PM 128 There was an app that would show me specific locations of each bus and it's remaining route. 8/4/ O1Q4:41PM 127 Ran more times through myarea 8/4/ O1Q11zOAM 128 ... there was abus direct mPasadena where |work. 5/29/20199z7PM 129 ... there was a bus route direod tnCSUN 5/28/2019 10:54PM 130 They were reliable. 5/28/20191:05PM 131 | worked in SantaC|arita 5/28/2019 12:57PM 132 Ran more often. 5/28/201910:18AM 133 | use italot. It's great! 5/28/20199:48AM 134 |ybus service regularly stopped yuCalyrnveand Creekaide. 5/28/20197:17AM 2g/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 135 Didn't have mycar 5/28/20198:44AM 138 | really don't take public transit. 5/27/201910:54PM 137 | didn't have kids. 5/27/20199:47 PM 138 |twas easier maccess 5/27/20199:35PM 139 | don't think | would 5/27/2019 8:15 PM 140 |twasn't creepy 5/27/20197:14PM 141 Don't need itmore 5/27/20198:38PM 142 1 like my bike, so bussing isn't necessary. But we love the train! I would love to take the metro 5/27/20198:33PM into the city nnthe weekends ifitwould run later. 143 the buses ran more frequently 5/27/20195:59PM 144 The schedules matched with mine 5/27/20195:54PM 145 | understood it's route more 5/27/20194:53 PM 148 |tdidn't take anlong. 5/27/20194:30PM 147 | didn't have aoar. 5/27/20193:50 PM 148 There were more stop times 5/27/20193:30 PM 149 | needed to. 5/27/20193:27 PM 150 it was available where i live more regularly, and did not take 5X as long as driving to the same 5/27/20193:19PM destination 151 Bus runs where iwork 5/27/20193:18PM 152 |tdidn't take hours tnynacross the city 5/27/20198:04AM 153 Never going tnhappen. 5/21/20199:17PM 154 | probably will not 5/21/2019 12:49 PM 155 The schedule was convenient 5/21/201910:53AM 156 |tdidn't take 1O 2Ominutes longer tnget tnwork than driving does 5/21/20197:55AM 157 | were unable tndrive nrwalk 5/20/201911:59PM 158 The routes were more direct 5/20/2019 11:18PM 159 |f|lived closer tnpublic transit. 5/20/20198:43PM 180 It could yet me where | wanted to yn at reasonable pace. |tshouldn't take me 5 times longer 5/202019 8:18 PM than itwould bycar. 181 N/A 5/2020198:18PM 182 They ran more frequent. 5/2020195:54PM 183 |twas more reliable. 5/2020195:44PM 184 Same used to ride the bus to the mail sometimes. The scheduled runs are too far apart and 5/20/20195:34PM oddly timed where | live. Waiting 45 minutes on each aide nfascheduled trip was just too inconvenient. 185 Already take iteveryday! 5/18/20191128PM 186 | take metrn|inkeveryday. 5/16/20199:04PM 187 There were more frequent route pick-ups yueach stop. 5/18/20197:47 PM 188 |mmu|dnt. 5/18/20193:05PM 189 better schedules 5/18/20191:48PM 3O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 170 The commuter bus 796left closer m8am 5/15/20192:56PM 171 | work intown, annot applicable. 5/15/20198:49AM 172 better route connections 5/14/20198z3PM 173 |mmu|dn't. 5/14/20194:58PM 174 | probably mmu|dn't.although it's agood working system. 5/14/201912:18PM 175 1 use the NoHo express transit to get to work. I ride to the bus and then home. It would be nice 5/14/20191028AM mhave more options but | haven't taken the time tnfigure that out yet. 178 |twas not abus. 5/14/20199:44AM 177 Never 5/14/20198:28AM 178 | needed to, itwas clean and convenient and felt safe. 5/14/20198:18AM 179 |tdidn't mean adding anmuch extra time tneach trip 5/14/20198:23AM 180 There was aatreetoar or light rail 5/14/20195z8AM 181 If you got the homeless away from the buses and stopped Crazy Charlie from smoking 5/14/201912:21AM marijuana nnyour buses 182 There were more routes and more buses nnthose routes. 5/13/201911z2PM 183 |mmu|dn't 5/13/201911z9PM 184 Bus schedules were more convenient. More covered bus stops in residential neighborhoods to 5/13/2019 10:07PM protect from the elements, particularly nnhot, sunny days. More convenient bus stops in residential neighborhoods 185 the routes were more direct and more of them connected to the transit station (especially 5/13/20199:41PM Metrn|inN. 188 More frequent trains between Santa CJaxitaand LA. 5/13/20198:54PM 187 |twas more convenient tnmydestination 5/13/20197:55PM 188 Would not around SCV 5/13/20197:54PM 189 Never going mtake public transit. 5/13/20198:58PM 190 | don't think busses come dnae to my home 5/13/20198:39 PM 191 i knew more about it 5/13/20198:39 PM 192 More readily available 5/13/20198:30 PM 193 |thad more flexible schedules. | work very odd hours! 5/13/20195z2PM 194 Never 5/13/20194:56PM 195 the bus/train left and arrived waaay more frequently (i.e. every 15 minutes) and took me closer 5/13/20194:54PM mactual places nfinterest (not anfar away from stuff) 196 N/A 5/13/20194:17PM 197 N/a 5/13/20194:09PM 198 | didnthave acar 5/13/20194:08 PM 199 Na 5/13/20193:45PM 200 itdidn't take way longer tnget where | need mynjust bydriving. 5/13/20193:43PM 201 |mmu|dn't. 5/13/20193:35PM 202 | take the Metrn|inkevery day for work and am|fine with that 5/13/20193:04PM 203 |twas faster than mycar pool mget mWest Los Angeles 5/13/201911:55AM 204 itwasn't antime consuming 5/13/20199:55AM 3l/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 205 | continued mwork inLAand did not te|e*ommute. 5/12/20198:51PM 206 |fitstopped where needed 5/12/20197:17AM 207 Schedules were better |ayedout and easier munderstand and FIND 5/11/20195:32PM 208 There are bike lane from MetrnLinkTrain mWork 5/11/2019 1:18 PM 209 |f|was riding mybike and needed mget somewhere faster. 5/1020199:18AM 210 There was a bus route on Seco that went to College of the Canyons in Canyon Country 50/201910:42AM 211 Time constraints 50/201910:34AM 212 itwere convenient. 50/201910:30AM 213 there where stops and continuous service, and stops at trails that are connected within the city, 5/7/20199z8AM 214 | didn't have acar nrbike. 5/7/20198z1AM 215 the schedules were more convenient. 5/1/20195:56 PM 218 More frequent 4/30/20191:50PM 217 Paaenaand trails led tnMetrn|inkand buses 4/30/20191:45PM 218 Lines not anspaced. 1Om15minutes instead. 4/30/20191:39PM 219 it ran WAAAAY more frequently. Too few trains and and buses out of the valley mean if you 4/29/20193:30PM miss one, you likely will belate for your event. 220 |twere more convenient 4/28/20195:58PM 221 |tdidn't take one hour for a15car drivr 4/28/20193:05PM 222 |talways took bikes 4/27/201910:49PM 223 |twas faster. 4/27/20192:59PM 224 Honestly I wouldn't. I have been a heavy user in the past but I now work mostly from home and 4/24/201910:50AM have irregular trips, often with heavy loads inthe car. 225 ittied inwith mycommuting plans 4/22/20192:27PM 228 Better schedules 4/18/20194:02PM 227 not applicable 4/18/201911z5AM 228 N/A 4/18/201911z0AM 229 |twas easier mfigure out how mget around town using it. 4/18/20197:38AM 230 |tdidn't take 2hours mget mwork instead nfahalf hour drive. 4/17/201910:41PM 231 There were direct lines from Saugus mNewhall. 4/17/20192:59PM 232 |^mretired and don't need public transit. 4/17/2019925AM 233 they had more options. SCVDodger night should include transportation. The City should also 4/18/20198:37AM have Hollywood Bowl buses like other cities in the LA area. I also think that a 3-330 bus to UCLA would beawesome! 234 N/A 4/16/20197:44AM 235 There were direct routes from canyon country to valencia through soledad canyon or routes 4/15/20197:57PM from canyon country to sylmar and north hollywood station without going around valencia and nevvhaU. 238 Never 4/15/20197:52PM 237 It had more frequent service and was more direct. Lots of bus routes are meandering and take 4/15/20198z3PM far longer than they need to. 238 |twould take less time mget mthe center nftown 4/15/20198:14PM 32/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 239 Mysister hadn't been followed several times bymen and catcalled. 4/15/20193:56PM 240 With Uber being convenient, I don't think I would be taking public transit at all. 4/15/20193:33PM 241 There was a bus stop closer to me. near Ca|yrnve and Creekaide. 4/14/20195:17 PM 242 Not really 4/14/2019 11:57AM 243 | understood how mread bus route maps Qcharts 4/12/201910z1PM 244 The busses had better headway's and actually went to and from places in the city, it just getting 4/12/20199:48AM people out and back in. 245 The trolley was more convenient. 4/11/20198:02PM 248 we had something like a trolley system that stops at the commercial districts in town. 4/11/20194:02PM 247 | want maiyhtsee. 4/10201911z5PM 248 | knew more about the routes and dependability nfschedules 4/1020199z0PM 249 ifbusses came closer mmyhome 4/1020199z1AM 250 More convenient 4/9/201911:06PM 251 areas nfoperation were expanded 4/9/20194:59PM 252 Not likely 4/9/20194z2PM 253 1 am a Lancaster resident who comes down occasionally to enjoy your wonderful paths .... thank 4/9/20192:13PM you 254 | use it as often as practical 4/9/2019 12:33 PM 255 ... SChad anopen-air trolley like San Francisco. Make itfun. Play loud music outside the trolley. 4/9/201912:02PM Dress itupincircus colors. Stop with the boring buses! 256 | fit itinto my schedule better. | know could use transit to get mwork and back each day, but | 4/9/2019 11:18AM need tntake the time tnlearn the bus schedule and plan out mycommute. 257 |mmu|dn't. 4/9/201911:10AM 258 It were more visible to me, I see the buses but dont actively pass by stops or information about 4/9/201911:02AM busing 259 |tdidn't smell and have drunk and homeless people harassing mykids. 4/9/201910:33AM 280 More convenient 4/9/201910z7AM 281 The routes were more often and closer mmyhouse. 4/9/201910:13AM 282 there was better service (not enough train and bus service) 40/20197:56PM 283 | worked locally 40/20197z7PM 284 1 would use metro (in combo with bike) more to get to/from other cities if the schedule was more 4/020191z4PM frequent and ran later nnweekends. 285 Buses came more often. 4/0201912:18AM 286 If could bike tnthe pick up points. 4/7/20197:14PM 287 n/a 4/7/20195z7PM 288 |twasn't terrible all over LAcounty. 4/7/20195z3PM 289 If we had subways or some type of lightrail that would run over or alongside the 1-5 corridor. 4/7/201911:55AM 270 |twas more frequent 4/7/201910:05AM 271 1 take the train every weekday but would like more train options into downtown. 4/7/20199z8AM 272 Not sure 4/7/2019 8z7AM 273 Metrn|inkhad later hours. 4/6/201911:35PM 33/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 274 |tjust would not work for myfamily. 4/6/2019915PM 275 | needed to. 4/6/20198:59PM 278 |twere more mnduakmmseniors. 4/6/20198:49PM 277 Never. Not conducive mgetting mand from clients. 4/6/20198:32PM 278 | don't ynanywhere (church / store) where | would take public transportation. 4/6/20195:54PM 279 N/a 4/6/20195z2PM 280 The time was more convenient. 4/6/20192:24PM 281 without jaywalking, it's hard to ornaa the street to get on the bus going in the right direction. |'m 4/6/20192:06 PM not familiar with the bus schedule nrwhere itgoes 282 | had a|noal job that made it convenient. 4/6/2019 12:20 PM 283 Would not 4/6/201910:32AM 284 |twas easier mtake 4/6/201910:18AM 285 |twent near enough tnmyworkplace and enough times tnbeefficient. 4/6/20199:51AM 288 | knew the schedule. 4/6/20199z4AM 287 | don't think |would 4/6/20198:56AM 288 We need more lines in LA. Also, the last train I took was cancelled and we had to fight for 4/6/20198:41AM months to get our money back. We need better customer service for the metro link. 289 |twas easier tnget tnfrom myhouse. 4/6/20198z5AM 290 There was more frequency nfrides 4/6/20198z5AM 291 VVehad more dedicated bike lanes. 4/6/20198:00AM 292 If I didn't commute to the valley which is prohibitive with the times and location that I must work. 4/6/20197:43AM 293 There were more routes, easy on/off access. Maybe atrolley system would work best inSanta 4/6/20197:08AM C|arita. Smaller buaea, more routes. 294 | could get mWest LAfrom Santa Clahta 4/6/20197:01AM 295 Came more often and had more direct routes 4/6/201912:01AM 296 The buses ran more frequently during non -peak hours. 48/20199:54PM 297 Nah 48/20199:53PM 298 The bus ran more than every 15minutes 48/20199:40PM 299 1 am confused by the survey. I take the Metrolink to work every day, but I don't take the 48/2019928PM Metrolink to get around Santa Clarita because I don't work in Santa Clarita. When I do drive in Santa C|arita(which is not much), | am usually running enanda, making multiple stops, need to carry groceries in my car. Public transportation would not be very convenient for these tasks. 300 |twas amore comprehensive system 48/20199:08PM 301 | had the time mwait for the bus. 48/20198:48PM 302 1 took public transportation to work in LA for 30 years. It's not convenient for getting around 48/20198z1PM SCV 303 train primarily 48/20197:41PM 304 |ythe buses ran more frequently 24/7aday. 48/20197z3PM 305 itwas safer and went tnSFVand/ nrAV. 48/20198z8PM 306 |twas convenient for metndnan 48/20198z3PM 307 | didn't have acar. 48/20198z1PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 308 | needed it 4/5/2019810PM 309 NA 48/20195:48PM 310 Not sure 4/5/20195:39PM 311 More information about it 48/20195z2PM 312 |twas closer mwhere |live. 48/20195z3PM 313 |tmmmore abundant and convenient 48/2019522PM 314 there were more direct routes instead of buses that force me to board one and then switch to 48/20195:00PM another, just mget from ^my^side nftown to, say, the town center (which penp|eadUoal|^the mail"). But to get to anywhere on the "nice" side of Santa Clarita is prohibitive, mostly because nfall the time spent uNsuch buses, and the times waiting FOR buses. 315 |twas cleaner and more reliable 48/20194:58PM 318 | plan muse inthe future around town, and mthe BEACH, nice Buses! 48/20194:48PM 317 | would not the busses are homeless camps 48/20194z5PM 318 There's nothing that could dnthis. | spent all nfhigh school, *oUeye, grad school, and the first 48/20193:47PM two years of my working life being transit -dependent. Public transit riders don't aspire to nicer public transit, they aspire mhaving their own car. 319 there were more metrn|inktrains. There are not enough each day. 48/20193z8PM 320 i had more time ... i bike/bus to work one to two times a week... it adds almost 30 min each way 48/20193z1PM which adds up... 321 |f|lives inManhattan. 48/20193:05PM 322 |fthere was adirect train from here tnpaaadena 48/20192:55PM 323 | would not use public transit. 48/20192:47PM 324 More frequent schedule. 48/20191:58PM 325 There was a route to my workplace. I would love to take Metrolink to Northridge area but there 48/20191z2PM is no direct route and itiafaster m drive 328 |tgot me to mydestination faster. | could take the train mwork in y|endale but the route would 48/2019 1z1 PM take almost 2hours for what | can drive in45minutes. 327 | had more information on taking abike on the bus. 48/2019 120PM 328 Never 48/201911z1AM 329 | had acommute outside nfthe City. 48/201911:11AM 330 there was clear information yuthe stops that did not require acell phone 48/201911:00AM 331 The bus came upmCalyrnveblvd. 48/201910:58AM 332 It were closer to my house and faster to get between places without riding through all of SC to 48/201910:47AM get from AmB. 333 There was bus service nnMoBeamlast Orchard. 48/201910:43AM 334 |twas faster. 48/20199:41AM 335 If there was more access --regarding time schedules- to and from Santa Clarita. 48/20199:09AM 338 | had a need no need. 48/2019 8z2AM 337 there was events that | planned mattend yuthe end nfthe line. Set buses for planned events. 48/2019821AM 338 | were still working. 48/20197:51AM 339 The few trips I drive are fairly time sensitive, and I only have a short window to complete them, 48/2019728AM an maybe afmw more local routes? 35/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 340 | prefer mbike. 4/5/20198z8AM 341 If it took me where I needed to go. I drive my daughter to and from school, and I think the best 48/20198z2AM way to ease traffic congestion is to bring back school buses! My daughter would definitely take the aohnn| bus ifone were awai|ab|e, which would keep our car off the roads twice adcy, every day. 342 No need 48/20192z5AM 343 Gas prices were higher, more frequent stops 4/4/2019 10:11 PM 344 there was abus stop closer tnSeonCyn/BnmwnndLn. 4/4/20199:45PM 345 The schedule was more flexible and trains more reliable 4/4/20199z8PM 348 If it was cheaper, More frequent stops would also be nice, Electric zero emission buses would 4/4/20199z2PM be awesome! 347 | could not drive anymnre 4/4/20199:15PM 348 |twas easier tnaccess. 4/4/20199:12PM 349 |twasn't slow 4/4/20198z0PM 350 |twere cheaper 4/4/20198:17PM 351 Didn't have to change buses. But that would probably be unavoidable. Even the few times a 4/4/20197:47PM year that | ride the bus, I'm not sure what route the driver will take esp. the #5Q#Gbus. 352 | gnntfee| the train and the atyuinna are that safe. 4/4/ O1Q 7z7 PM 353 N/A 4/4/0197z4PM 354 |twas cleaner and safer. 4/4/ O1Q7:OGPM 355 More routes. 4/4/ O1Q7:O2PM 356 There were more convenient but stops and routes 4/4/ O1Q8:52PM 357 work was closer. 4/4/ O1Q8:45PM 358 It connected to destinations I want to reach like Van Nuys Fly Away, or of the Metrolink trails ran 4/4/20198:40PM longer into the night, | could reach the major studios by train and bike more often. 359 | won't take public transportation 4/4/20198z0PM 380 the routes covered more area and went by more often, the HUB for transfers is actually really 4/4/20198z5PM inconvenient. 381 | didn't have acar. 4/4/20198z2 PM 382 | am not likely tntake public transit in the SCV. | occasionally take the train into dnvvntnvvn L& 4/4/ O1Q8z1 PM 383 Busses than more often 4/4/ O1Q828PM 384 Never 4/4/ O1Q5:5QPM 385 There was aviable rail network 4/4/0195:54PM 386 The system was more expanaive, more routes 4/4/ O1Q5:42 PM 387 Ran more frequently 4/4/ O1Q5z3PM 388 Easier munderstand routes and times 4/4/ O1Q5z2PM 389 |twas safer Qcleaner. 4/4/ O1Q523PM 370 |mmu|dnt.its not worth the wait. 4/4/ O1Q522PM 371 |twere aafast and flexible aaacar. 4/4/2019522PM 372 You could buy Taapcards yuthe major bus stop 4/4/ O1Q5:O8PM 373 The service routes weren't that far from home (walk a mile to get to a bus stop, then be 4/4/20195:08PM dropped off 3miles from destination. 3O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 374 They had more routes. Something easy mairports would be best. 4/4/20195/04PM 375 Buses gidntfeel like they take avery long time mreach the places iwant mgo. 4/4/20195:02PM 378 There was a map that gives a visual guide to the routes available and where each bus goes. 4/4/ O1Q5:OOPM 377 More routes and times available 4/4/ O1Q4:5QPM 378 | really don't see any scenario where this should exist. 4/4/0193:56PM 379 itactually was more frequent interms nfbus schedules 4/4/ O1Q3:O2PM 380 it was more often during rush hour times ie i walk on mcbean everyday for 2 miles it takes me 4/4/ O1Qz18PM shorter time than the bus 381 Public transit iaawaste nftime and money 4/4/ O1QzO2PM 382 |f|didn't have acar 4/4/ O1QzO2PM 383 |fbusses could fly. 4/4/ O1Q1z53PM 384 | didn't live anclose mwork. Was more aware nfschedules, routes, and times. 4/4/01912:53PM 385 there were more sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to get to and from stops and more 4/4/ O1Q1z24PM available lines 388 na 4N/201912:09PM 387 |mmu|dn't 4/4/ O1Q1zO3PM 388 |twere more convenient than mybicycle. 4/4/ O1Q11z1AM 389 | don't know why | don't use public transit more. Myimpression iathat coordinating bus 4/4/01910:52AM schedules, transfers and drop offs would take an excessive amount of time compared to driving. Also the idea nfsitting in the heat and sun waiting for abua. That may not be true. 390 more frequent buses 4/4/ O1Q1O:48AM 391 it was more of a door to door type service, such an an Uber pool type of service. The fixed 4/4/ O1Q1O:35AM route buses are not convenient and waste to much of the time waiting, then walking to a destination. 392 Carpooling, walking or riding my bike were not viable options. 4/4/ O1Q 10z8AM 393 There was astop reasonably close and was adirect route mmydestination. 4/4/ O1Q1O:1OAM 394 Hell freezes over. I left the east coast because I hated the lack of freedom and inefficiency of 4/4/ O1Q1O:1OAM public transportation, 395 |mmu|dn't. 4/4/ O1Q1O:O5AM 396 We could ride free on certain days. Is there an easy way to get a one day bus pass? I would 4/4/20199:49AM love to take a bus to somewhere outside of Santa Clarita like a food festival or special event. 397 |fthe schedules were more frequent and ifthey served myarea inSaugus. 4/4/ O1QQ27AM 398 More bus stops and less wait. 4/4/ O1QQ:OGAM 399 |f|didn't have anelectric car. 4/4/ O1Q8:5OAM 400 |twas more convenient and the schedule was easier mread 4/4/ O1Q8:4QAM 401 |twas easier munderstand how itworks. I've never done it. 4/4/0198z2AM 402 |twas faster than driving. 4/4/ O1Q822AM 403 |yitwent where | need mgo, when | need mynthere. 4/4/2019821AM 404 Route expansion and route timings were expanded 4/4/ O1Q82OAM 405 |mmu|dn't 4/4/ O1Q8:O4AM 406 |tdidn't take anmuch longer tndnso. 4/4/ O1Q7:57AM 37/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 407 Ifbfit myneeds 408 The schedule wasn't anlimited. 409 If the commuter buses had more flexible schedules and were less crowded especially returning to SCV. The first bus from UCLA (Employer) isn't until 4pm. They should start at 3PM. 410 N/A 411 | don't really ever consider taking buses. 412 More convenient. Buses aren't going where | need to go. 413 | would not because | can still drive and prefer the convenience of driving myself. 414 It were more available to go where | need itmwhen | need it too; more availability 415 needed to 418 |tran more often 417 SCHEDULES WERE CONSISTENT 418 Never. 419 |fgas prices were significantly higher. 420 there were more stops closer to my residence. 421 If the transit system ran at a convenient time and frequency. I work nights in Los Angeles, and there are very few public transit options awaiab|e. 422 | would not use it 423 Schedule and stops were more convenient 424 Maps and costs were more readily available 425 Not interested 428 Reasonable rote 427 The transit system didn't arbitrarily divert my bus for adifferent one (usually aschool bus) and leave me hanging for over an hour without an explanation, or any alternative. They also run very infrequently in the outlying areas, which makes it less than convenient. It would also help if themapammreeaaiermreadandmnreeaai|yaooeaaib|efnraeninmandthe^infrequentflyer" 428 Nothing. I'm not going to go to the grocery store and then wait to carry all my bags on a bus. 429 The frequency nfservice was less than every 3Omin. 4/4/20197z7AM 4w/20197z8AM 4w/20197z5AM 4/4/019727AM 4/4/019724AM 4/4/019722AM 4/4/ O1Q7:O7AM 4/4/ O1Q7:O4AM 4/4/ O1Q8:53AM 4/4/019820AM 4/4/ O1Q5:48AM 4/4/ O1Qz57AM 4/3/201911:54PM 4/3/201910:00PM 4/3/20199:02PM 4/3/2019829PM 4/3/2019824PM 4/3/2019820PM 3D/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q5 I would walk more if... 39 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg L21 7 8 Q 10 11 18 17 18 19 20 25 28 27 28 29 RESPONSES DATE |twere daylight later 1/12/20203:58PM The roads weren't anoramedwith cars using VVazemtake ashort cut through my 12/22/201910:04PM neighborhood yufast speeds msave 1min nntheir work commute. | prefer biking, skateboarding, nra*omehny 12/9/20199:38PM itwere not anhot inthe summer. 12/3/20191:59PM There were paseos in Saugus. Pedestrian crossings are dangerous when cars do not stop, or 11/18/201911z2AM right turn nnred light even when there iaapedestrian crossing signal. | walk regularly, but I'd walk even more ifthere was apark and shops near myhouse the 11/18/201910:59AM plaza and park yuToll Brothers is near me, an that will be great. | wish there was aaupermarket nearby, though we'd almost never need mdrive! what | needed was closer. 11/13/20198z8PM |twas not anhot out here 110/20195:19PM N/a 11/3/20198:12AM NA 10/3020195z8PM | had better knees. 10/302019 11:42AM There were more trees nnthe routes mcreate shade. 1027/20199z1AM No excuses 1026/20197:57PM The buses were easier mget m 1026/201912:28PM There were more services near my home. Living in a single family home area separates me 1026/201912:11PM from all services. |yashrink ray compressed the city down mreasonable walking distance 1024/20192:39PM Mybicycle was broken. 1023/20199:17PM Myknneadid not hurt 10/17/20199z2PM | lived closer tnstores. 10/8/20197:03 PM |twasn't anfar. 9/29/20195:19PM | were you yerand thing were closer mmyhouse 9/18/20195:09PM nnoambiarianada. Hay muohnaeapazinadeaiynadna paraoaminataen mivedndarin. (| 9/6/2019 12:10 PM mmu|dn'tohanyeanythiny.Therearemanydeaiynatedapazeafnrwa|Nnyinmyneiyhbnrhnndj more walking trails 8/29/20193:09PM | had more time. 8/28/20194:56PM lived closer/in city limits same aareason for biking 8/25/20192:38PM | lived in SantaC|arita. 8/25/2019 7z8AM | worked closer mhome. 8/24/201910:18PM |twaantanhot insummer 8/24/20199:54PM There was anice pleasant walking space. 8/24/20199:51PM N/a 8/24/20197:51PM | run several days aweek and use the trails nnthe weekend. 8/24/20198:35PM | had more time. 8/24/20198:13 PM |twas cooler 8/24/20195:38PM there were more hours in a day. it would be nice to have the paseos connect to the west side of 8/24/20195:23PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg town and not have to walk next to traffic on McBean Pkwy over the 5 freeway from College of the Canyons mthe West side. 35 More restaurants and shops were closer. And wine bars 8/24/20195:19PM 38 mydog were faster (she's 18.5yra) 8/24/20195:03 PM 37 There was less traffic and drivers paid more attention tnpedestrians. 8/24/20195:01PM 38 1 walk a lot but there are large sections of the city that have no sidewalks or have no nighttime 8/24/20193:00PM lighting. 39 |gnwhen the weather iacooler 8/24/20192:18PM 40 |gnwalk mydogs afew times aweek and run 3days aweek nnthe bike paths. Need 8/24/20192:02PM bathrooms and water fountains closer mOrchard Village area. 41 | had time 8/24/2019 12:57PM 42 | run an average nf5x/wmek 8/24/2019 12:45 PM 43 VVewalk everyday 8/24/201912:08PM 44 Things were closer 8/24/201912:01PM 45 N/A 8/23/20192:29PM 48 Tnwa|eyCanyon park was open beyond sunset. 8/20/201910z9PM 47 | didn't have avehicle with meintown. 8/20/20199:09AM 48 | lived closer to places | need tngo. 8/4/2019 1:51 PM 49 Places nfinterests were closer to my home 7/31/2019 7:39 PM 50 there were more trails near my neighborhood. 7/30/20194:59 PM 51 Things were closer 7/30/20193:07PM 52 THERE WERE MORE LIGHTS uNTHE BIKE PATHS WEST uFMCBEAN NEAR 7/29/201910:41AM CuPPEBH|LL 53 | already do! | use the paaen'a tnwalk mydogs 7/25/2019 1:05 PM 54 Mydestinations were not far indistance. 7/24/20195:41PM 55 |fSanta C|aritawasn't located amile from the sun during the summer. 7/24/201910:48AM 56 | walk alot but would walk more ifthere were showers atwork. 7/23/20191:06PM 57 itwasn't anhot out 7/23/20197:01AM 58 not sure. Driving iausually just easier. 7/22/20194:39PM 59 |twasn't anbloody hot 7/19/20198:30PM 80 There was more shade 7/18/20195:15AM 81 I'd walk more ifthings were |eaa spread out. 7/15/20192:31 PM 82 my knees were not quite an old 7/14/20194:42 PM 83 More water fountains 7/14/20194:01PM 84 | lived closer tndesirable stores/work 7/13/2019 10:18PM 85 | walk all the time 7/13/20192:49 PM 86 The paaenaconnected mmyneighborhood 7/13/20192:45PM 87 | already walk 7/13/20191:19PM 88 | walk alot anyway 7/13/201911:05AM 89 Again ifthe trail connected safely mmyneighborhood. 7/12/20198z8PM 4l/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 70 None 7/12/20193:05PM 71 hmmm—atdfjuetianldnaeennuyh— 7/12/20199:47AM 72 | had time 7/12/20195:44AM 73 |tiasafer 7/11/20199:43PM 74 NA 7/11/20198:47PM 75 Everything inSanta CJaritawasn't anspread out 7/11/20198z4PM 78 1 had more places along the bike path to go to. I do use the bike paths for running on a weekly 7/11/20197:13PM bases 77 | had time 7/11/20198:42 PM 78 There was apath that started out closer tnmyneighborhood 7/11/20198:00PM 79 Side walk came all the way mmyhouse 7/11/20193:33PM 80 mmhad adestination, like restaurants etc from east oo 7/11/20193:31PM 81 ihad more time 7/11/20192:32PM 82 | would walk more if|could afford better pain management. 7/11/20191z4PM 83 Connector trail bewveenAJienm dog park and Nadau trail. 7/11/2019 12:56 PM 84 | had more time! 7/11/2019 11:05AM 85 |fitdidn't get anhot. 7/11/201910:57AM 88 |ymyknees didn't hurt. Snmany great walking paths! 7/11/20199:34AM 87 | had better knees. 7/11/20199z8AM 88 | lived in aflat area. 7/11/2019 8:59AM 89 | lived closer mwhere | want to yn 7/11/2019 8:57AM QO | walk for enjoyment 7/11/20198:56AM 91 More trees/shade + a trail that had better parking near my house near Shadow Pines. 7/11/20198:45AM 92 Amenities such aalibraries were closer (Sauyua) 7/11/20198:35AM 93 |tdidn't take anlong. 7/7/201910:48AM 94 | had more time :) 7/3/201912:10PM 95 Main Street in Newhall were permanently closed to cars and made a pedestrian zone like 3rd 7/2/201912:53PM street in Santa Monica. QG | had more time. | walk daily. 7/2/201912:09PM 97 | had more time. 8/25/201911:40AM 98 it's just around the block 8/25/20199z7AM QQ | |kmd closer mwork. 8/19/20195:08 PM 100 more sidewalks, less thorough ways/huge fast roads and unsafe walking conditions, city wasn't 8/19/20194:51PM ansprawling and things weren't anfar apart 101 | lived closer mwork. 8/19/20194z1 PM 102 | can be more disciplined 8/19/20193:01 PM 103 | needed more exercise 8/18/20198:54PM 104 | wasn't alazy bum 8/18/20195z1PM 105 | lived closer mdowntown 8/13/2019 10:01 PM 106 1 could safely cross the large atreets, ifthere were paths or bridges ornaainy those streets. 8/13/20194:54 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 107 | wasn't |azy 8/12/201911:32PM 108 | already walk it's ynnd 8/12/2019 5:17 PM 109 There were trails by Lantana Hills neighborhood (off Dockweiler) that directly led out to newhall 8/12/201910:44AM avenue instead of having to go all the way around through Sierra Highway or Valle del Oro. There seems mbesome old trails too, but they're marked aanntrespassing. 110 | lived closer to major shopping 8/12/2019 10z7AM 111 there were hiking/biking/ walking trails in Circle J Ranch. I miss living next to a paseo. 8/11/20199:01PM 112 Shade 8/11/20191:09PM 113 | had time 8/11/2019 12:25PM 114 There were more crossing pads everywhere more big trees planted around so they can provide 8/11/20192:05AM shade enough in high temperatures and if car drivers were more responsible and drive oarefuUy. 115 More shaded routes to/from stations mdestinations inthe city 8/6/20198:43PM 118 the side walk was bigger and the time nfthe lights would last longer 88/20197z8PM 117 The bus lines were more efficient 8/4/ O1Q11zOAM 118 stores were closer to Circle J 5/29/20199z7 PM 119 there are more stores in walking distance. 5/29/2019 10z1AM 120 | already walk alot nnthe trails and paaena 5/28/201910:54PM 121 The trails were 2Ofoot wide. 5/28/20191:05PM 122 There were more attractions tnwalk minthe Canyon Country side nftown. 5/28/201912:57PM 123 | were closer mthings. 5/28/20191028AM 124 There was aaafe path from Santa C|aritam Cuataic 5/28/20199:48AM 125 There were more asphalt paths, instead nfcement sidewalks. It is hard on my knees when | yn 5/28/2019 8:13AM running. 128 N/A 5/28/20197:17AM 127 Mywork wasn't 2Omiles away inthe San Fernando valley 5/28/20198:44AM 128 See above answer about the paaena. 5/28/20198z2AM 129 The speed limits were lower so it doesn't sound like you're walking on a freeway.5/27/20199:47PM 130 The paaenawere safer 5/27/20198:15PM 131 | should walk more 5/27/20197:14PM 132 Canyon country was safer 5/27/20198:38PM 133 There were more shaded places tnwalk, especially during the heat nfsummer. 5/27/20198:33PM 134 We had some safe means to travel in the plum Cyn area of Saugus. A few pedestrian bridges 5/27/20198:20PM would be fantastic. 135 Things were closer tnhome 5/27/20195:54PM 138 N/a 5/27/20194:53PM 137 Bike path connected tnoaataio 5/27/20194:38PM 138 There were walking trails near myhouse. 5/27/20194:30PM 139 Cars would actually yield tnpedestrians and slow down. 5/27/20193:50PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 141 |twasn't anhilly 5/27/20193:30PM 142 No excuses. 5/27/20193:27PM 143 itwere safer (especially yunight) and mmwere closer mplaces mmwant myn 5/27/20193:19PM 144 Ythere were more cams nnhiking trail 5/27/20193:18PM 145 | have the time 5/27/20198:04AM 148 | walk and run everyday 5/21/20199:17PM 147 There was more security nnthe trails 5/21/2019 12:49PM 148 | didn't live yuthe top nfabig hill 5/21/201910:53AM 149 The walking lanes were larger for strollers 5/21/20198:47AM 150 There were things closer mmyhome 5/20201911:59PM 151 | didn't live on a hill 5/202019 1128 PM 152 there were more connected trails m use. | love our Paaenayatem and would love msee it 5/20/20198:43 PM expanded. 153 Santa C|aritaweren't anspread out. Walking is convenient for urban areas like downtown LA or 5/2020198:18 PM NYC. But it would take far too long and be too physically challenging to walk from my neighborhood to the nearest grocery store or restaurant. 154 N/A 5/2020198:18PM 155 Stores were incloser vicinity. 5/20/20195:54PM 156 | felt safe. More patrols maybe. 5/20/20195:34PM 157 Already do 5/18/201911:18PM 158 More connecting paaena 5/18/20199:04PM 159 Not applicable. | walk alot 5/18/2019 7:47 PM 180 Pedestrian bridges over streets connecting paaena. | have been nearly run down in signaled 5/15/2019 7:13AM crosswalks many times at Wiley and Tournament trying to connect between paseos of Old Orchard and Valencia Hills neighborhoods. 181 less hills 5/14/20198:23PM 182 1 run over 100 miles / month on the Paseos. At least 5x a week on the Passos. I absolutely love 5/14/20194:58PM nurPaaena. 183 The Valencia paths had more shade. Also if there were pedestrian bridges in Saugus. 5/14/20191:37PM Specifically near Bouquet and Seonand/or near Central Park. 184 | had more time to get there. 5/14/2019 12:18 PM 185 1 had more time and energy. I walk the paths a lot, actually. Sometimes from one end of the 5/14/20199:44AM valley tnthe other. 186 Side walks inthe industrial center near Rye canyon 5/14/20199:23AM 187 | gnwalk alot but again, pedestrian overpasses on Lyons Ave and VW|eyamd orchard would 5/14/2019 8:18AM close the gap nfhaving tncross major streets with my kids. 188 | were closer tndestinations |frequent 5/14/20198:23AM 189 Retail and pubs were inSaugus closer tnhnmr 5/14/20195:28AM 170 |fyou got the homeless out nfSCV 5/14/201912z1AM 171 There were less cars nnthe roads making mefeel like analien for walking. 5/13/201911z2PM 172 | lived closer tnshops. 5/13/2019 11z9PM 173 Aaarunner, |wnu|d appreciate more frequent bathrooms along the trails. 5/13/2019 10z1 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 174 More drinking fountains along the bike trails. 5/13/20198:54PM 175 |twere safer 5/13/20197:55PM 178 Closer mwhere | live 5/13/2019 7:54 PM 177 | wasn't anlazy. 5/13/20198:58PM 178 There was more gardens and art displayed 5/13/20198:50PM 179 |walk/run lots already, maybe 4Omiles per week. 5/13/20198:39PM 180 the sidewalks were bigger, away from the street more. 5/13/20198:39PM 181 Bridges were near intersections not inthe middle. 5/13/20198:30PM 182 There were more trails with shade. Which I understand is difficult when we are on the edge of a 5/13/20195:22PM desert 183 things like grocery stores or restaurants were closer. It's just too spread out. 5/13/20194:54 PM 184 There were pedestrian bridges over the major streets. Lyons Ave, Wiley Canyon and Orchard 5/13/20194:17PM Village. 185 There were more paaenaand bridges crossing busy streets 5/13/20194:09PM 188 The trails were well lit and had cameras 5/13/20194:08PM 187 There were sidewalks nnmyway mshopping 5/13/20193:45PM 188 | didn't have abike? 5/13/20193:43 PM 189 There were more pedestrian bridges over busy roadways. I frequently travel with kids and their 5/13/20193:35PM safety is aconcern when drivers roll into cross walks, run lights, etc. 190 The paseos has lighting or safety patrols. Homeless people hang out under the overpasses and 5/13/20193:08PM itmakes mefeel unsafe going alone. 191 | already walk a lot. 5/13/2019 3:04 PM 192 N/A | walk alot! 5/13/201911:55AM 193 | had more time 5/13/20199:55AM 194 | was healthy enough 5/12/20197:17AM 195 Need mwalk more 5/11/20195:32 PM 196 Pedestrian pass are available nnboth sides nfthe Street (Lynna) 5/11/20191:18PM 197 | probably wouldn't walk. | prefer to bike. 5/1020199:18AM 198 | lived closer mstores 50/2019 10:42AM 199 |twas closer mmydestination 50/201910:34AM 200 my knees were new. 50/2019 10:30AM 201 More trails connecting the entire city 5/7/20199z8AM 202 Personal choice. Nothing preventing mefrom walking. | prefer biking. 5/7/20198z1AM 203 | had the time. 5/1/20195:56PM 204 | didn't live on ahiU 4/30/2019 1z9 PM 205 | had time 4/28/20195:58 PM 206 |tweren't anhot here 4/28/20193:05PM 207 NA 4/27/201910:49PM 208 Mydestination was close enough. 4/27/20192:59PM 209 Main streets were less congested and traffic slowed. 4/24/20199:15PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 210 1 walk a lot! I often drive somewhere to walk because again, Haskell & Copper Hill are no fun to 4/24/201910:50AM walk on. It's like walking on the freeway. The problem with the way cities like SC are laid out is that there are no side streets that ynthrough. Unless you live near the Paaena, the design completely discourages walking and biking. 211 destinations were closer, easier maccess 4/22/20192:27PM 212 not applicable 4/18/201911z5AM 213 |twasn't anhot! 4/18/20197:38AM 214 | didn't live anfar from everything. 4/17/2019 10:41 PM 215 There were more walking paths inSaugus. 4/17/20192:59PM 218 |f|lived closer tnstores and had someone mcarry what |bought. 4/17/20199:15AM 217 the Saugus area had more safe options to walk. We need pedestrian bridges in our area. A 4/16/20198z7AM bridge at Paragon and CnpperhiU would be great or near Candy Cane lane. During the holidays this is a very dangerous area of our city where people dart across the street. We also have a coyote problem in the Saugus area which make me nervous. The coyotes are no longer scared of people. 218 | had more time. 4/16/2019 7:44AM 219 Weather permitted 4/15/201911z0PM 220 More shaded rest areas with water cooled sprays and drinking water 4/15/20197:57PM 221 More paths connected. 4/15/20197:52PM 222 More sidewalks and remove hostile crosswalks. Don't make me cross three times at Bouquet 4/15/20198z3 PM andSn|edad. 223 | had more time 4/15/20195:42 PM 224 There were anything walking distance from me. Currently | live inthe P|azeritacanyon area 4/15/20193:56PM 225 | already walk/run alot nnthe bike trails. 4/15/20193:33PM 228 Good walking 4/14/201911:57AM 227 | had adog :) 4/12/2019 10z1 PM 228 There were places to walk to that were friendly and didn't entail crossing 6 lane highways like 4/12/20199:48AM McBean. I tried walking from the ice rink to the brewery and there isn't even a sidewalk south of new hall ranch road. 229 | had more time .idnwalk mydog. 4/11/20198:02PM 230 icould reach mywalking destination without first having mdrive there. 4/11/20194:02PM 231 if there was a crossing from the target shopping center to the home goods shopping center. 4/10201911z5PM 232 iwere inbetter shape 4/1020199z1AM 233 Safer 4/9/201911:06PM 234 daily commodities were within closer proximity nfhome 4/9/20194:59PM 235 More walkable |noyuinna 4/9/20194z2 PM 238 1 am a Lancaster resident who comes down occasionally to enjoy your wonderful paths .... thank 4/9/20192:13PM you 237 | walk yuleast 2miles every day (dny) 4/9/201912:33PM 238 The Apr issue nfNat Gensays the awycommute time inLAiaonly 3Ominutes. SC could 4/9/201912:02PM publish avg commute time ... and then compare that time to the time via bike or walking or trnUey. 239 my destinations were closer. Living in Saugus, a lot of the errands I run are a long walk and 1 4/9/201911:18AM just don't have the time. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 240 | walk everyday. 4/9/201911:10AM 241 |yitwere cooler outside 4/9/201911:02AM 242 | walk enough 4/9/201910:33AM 243 More pedestrian bridges 4/9/201910z7AM 244 |twasn't an hnt, but that's not something you can control. 4/9/2019 10:13AM 245 already walk 40/2019 7:56 PM 248 | worked locally 40/20197z7PM 247 Intersections prioritizing pedestrians 4/020192:18PM 248 Ayain, more over/under-passes to avoid ornaainy multiple lanes nftraffic yu busy intersections. 4/8/2019 1z4 PM 249 If vehicles would stop running red lights and killing /injuriny people 4/02019 9:12AM 250 Myfeet felt better and the climate was cooler. 4/0201912:18AM 251 |dnwalk but | have afoot problem that limits myability tnwalk. 4/7/2019724PM 252 n/a 4/7/20195z7PM 253 ..... things were closer tnmyhnme—. 4/7/201911:55AM 254 | hike 3times aweek. | love that about our community. 4/7/20198z7AM 255 | lived closer mthe grocery store or coffee shop. 4/6/2019 11:35 PM 256 | didn't spend spare time cycling 4/6/20199:55 PM 257 | walk all the time. But try m ornaa busy streets is taking your life in your hands. 4/6/20198:49 PM 258 | walk all over as a professional dog walker. There are many nfour streets that simply are not 4/6/20198z2 PM safe for crossing streets so one may not walk far to avoid these streets and traffic. 259 | loved closer mshopping areas 4/6/20195z2 PM 280 | walk plenty. 4/6/20192:24PM 281 1 already walk every day. Love the walking options but still feel that people drive too fast 4/6/20192:06PM 282 | walk ynnd amnunt, but ifthere were more hours in the day. 4/6/2019 12:20 PM 283 Convenient, good weather 4/6/2019 10:32AM 284 |tdidn't get anhot inthe summer. 4/6/20199:51AM 285 | walk alot now. 4/6/20199z4AM 286 There were more hiking trails near parks 4/6/20198:56AM 287 More paaena in Saugus please. 4/6/2019 8:41AM 288 There were more connecting sidewalks (Newhall Axenue, especially north of the station) is 4/6/2019 8z5AM incredibly dangerous. 289 Nothing stopping me, just a time consideration (do I have enough time to walk there and back) 4/6/20198z5AM 270 | felt safe on Paaena 4/6/2019 7:43AM 271 That's on me. 4/6/2019 7:08AM 272 Markets were closer tnhome 4/6/20197:01AM 273 | lived closer to places | go often 4/6/2019 12:01AM 274 Drivers weren't ancareless and aggressive when approaching crosswalks. 48/20199:54PM 275 Nah 48/20199:53PM 276 Myneighborhood was safer 48/20199:40PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 277 1 walk the dog a lot. No complaints. There is a grocery store close to my house, I sometimes 4/5/20199:18PM walk there ifI'm not getting too many thing. 278 The town wasn't anspread out and places are far away 48/20199:08PM 279 | didn't live nntop nfahill. 48/20198:48PM 280 The places | needed to go were closer 48/2019 8z1 PM 281 nnpe 4/5/20197:41PM 282 | knew where the safe paaenaare 48/20198z8PM 283 More paths 48/20198z4PM 284 N/A.|walk everyday for exercise. 48/20198z3PM 285 Stores were closer tnme. 48/20198z1PM 288 Myfeet did nnhurt 48/20198:00PM 287 NA 48/20195:48PM 288 | were younger 48/20195z9PM 289 i had more time hnneady. 48/20195z3PM 290 | already walk alot thanks tnagreat Paaensystem 48/20195:12PM 291 we had paseos on THIS side of Santa Clarita, but we don't matter over here. Never have, 48/20195:00PM either. Even our sidewalks aren't wide enough for friends to walk together, side -by -side. And there has to be street -crossing -- again and again -- to be able to indirectly get anywhere. And there is nothing beautiful to look yualong such walks. And there are bicyclists who Du ride ON our sidewalks, because there are nnbike paths — and that creates adanger. Many'athe time that I've decided to walk from Sierra Highway/Via Princessa to the Canyon Country branch of our libraries, and a bicyclist will suddenly speed up behind me, frightening me nearly to passing out. No beUa, no bike hnma, and always feeling as if she/he has the right nfway. And again, never aDIRECT ROUTE all the way. Many side streets with vehicle drivers turning into our pedestrian ornaawaka. despite the laws. Terrifying. 292 They OPENED the Saugus flood channels aawalk/bike paths. Create paaenawalkways next 48/20194:48PM mthe Saugus flood channels like inMANY areas inLos Angeles! 293 | walk every day when possible 48/20194z5PM 294 1 lived somewhere denser, with at least the basics (grocery store, medical services, 48/20193:47PM entenainment, clothing amrea, etc.) within a reasonable distance. 295 when the weather ia nice. 48/20193z8PM 296 immu|dn't 48/20193z1PM 297 |fnutty Socialists took over and forcibly stopped mefrom driving. 48/20193:05PM 298 There aregos sidewalks 48/20192:55PM 299 | didn't have abike 48/20192:47PM 300 | didn't live nnthe top nfasteep hill 48/20191:58PM 301 Stores were closer tnmyhome 48/20191z2PM 302 There were closer places mwalk to. 48/20191z1PM 303 Can't due tnthe local hills Qaninjury. 48/20191:10PM 304 Never. | live at the TOP of Tesoro and tnwalk down (or more an UP) is not realistic. 48/2019 11:31 AM 305 | was closer tnbusinesses. 48/201911:11AM 306 | walk for exoerdae 48/201911:00AM 307 Mybike was broken 48/201910:58AM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 300 | were closer mplaces mwalk. 48/201910:47AM 309 | |kmd closer to aahnppiny center. 48/2019 10:43AM 310 | already walk three miles every day mget mycoffee. | don't have time for more 48/201910:17AM 311 More things were in walking distance of my home. 48/20199:41AM 312 5O%nfthe time itiatoo hot mwalk inSanta C|arita+waNnymore than amile mget ma 48/20199:09AM destination 313 Distances were not aagreat but that will never besolved with sprawling character nfcity 48/20198z2AM 314 | walk the paaena everyday with my family. | walk and run the paaena dai|y. 48/2019 8:11AM 315 Where | wanted to go was |eaa than a mile and a half away. 48/2019 7:51AM 318 There were more places to stop and rest out of the heat and more public restrooms along 48/20197:18AM routes. 317 | feel that the sidewalks and paaenaare adequate for walking. 48/20198z8AM 318 If there were more walking paths that were flat and easy to walk on for me, as I have a hard 48/20198z2AM time with walking up or down hills. 319 There ianot many places | that are within walking distance 48/20192:25AM 320 | had more patience |reaU|yenjoy riding mybike, specially with mykids 4/4/01910:56PM 321 Street crossings were shorter 4/4/ O1Q1O:11PM 322 | prefer biking 4/4/ O1QQz8PM 323 There were some walking groups inthe evenings nrnnweekends near myhome 4/4/ O1QQz2PM 324 |ftrails were more az*aaaib|e to the 8AUGUS area 4/4/ O1QQ25 PM 325 The area nfSanta C|arita|live inwas more walkable. Currently living off Gn|denVaUey/Siena 4/4/019922PM Highway. 328 Traffic wasn't insane 4/4/ O1Q8zOPM 327 | wasn't disabled 4/4/ O1Q827PM 328 Destinations were closer. 4/4/ O1Q7:51PM 329 If | lived closer. Purchasing a house near my office is not affordable for asingle person. So | live 4/4/ O1Q 7:47 PM nver12 miles away. 330 N/A exercise only 4/4/ O1Q7z4PM 331 | walk already. 4/4/20197:02PM 332 | wasn't disabled 4/4/20198:52PM 333 work was closer. 4/4/20198:45PM 334 | my primary destinations (grocery, post office, restaurants were |eaa than a mile from my 4/4/20198:40 PM house. But the neighborhood is built out and will never see those resources closer than they are. It's along walk, but reachable. Metrn|inkia 4.5 miles away, but doable by bike. 335 Things were closer tnmyhome 4/4/ O1Q8zOPM 338 | lived closer manything. I'm a2Omin walk from anything yuall. 4/4/ O1Q8z5PM 337 | didn't live out near Shadow Pines. 4/4/ O1Q8z2 PM 338 | live off Calyrnve. None of my regular destinations (grocery store, etc) are within a reasonable 4/4/ O1Q8z1 PM walking distance. | frequently hike inTowa|eyCanyon and VW|dmmndCanyon. 339 | have dnae amenities within walking distance an | will walk instead of using other 4/4/20198:18 PM transportation. 340 1 could. 4/4/ O1Q5:5QPM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 341 If|actually liked walking 4/4/20195:54PM 342 Things where closer 4/4/20195z2PM 343 Paths were well lit so | could walk in the evenings after work, especially under bridges. | would 4/4/ O1Q523 PM also walk more if we had more pedistrian bridges in canyon country and Saugus making it safer to cross major intersections. 344 VVnu|dnt.stuff iatoo far from myhouse. 4/4/ O1Q522PM 345 Services were closer mmyhouse. 4/4/ O1Q522PM 348 The streets where safer. To many accidents occur on these streets and at to high of speeds to 4/4/ O1Q5:O8PM want to bike nrwalk anywhere! 347 | didn't live on the hills. 4/4/20195:08 PM 348 | lived closer mthings. 4/4/ O1Q5:O7PM 349 | wasn't anfar away from work. 4/4/ O1Q5:OOPM 350 There was more shade on bike path. Also, | would love itifpaaena and bike paths were lit at 4/4/20194z3 PM night. 351 Things were closer and paths were dedicated, bypassing streets and crosswalks. Stopping 4/4/20193:56PM traffic while everyone looks at and waits for you is not a great thing to add to a method that already takes more time and effort. 352 the sidewalks were not directly on mcbean. This is not healthy to walk if im inhaling fumes 4/4/ O1Qz18PM everyday 353 | didn't live on ahiU 4/4/ O1QzOGPM 354 | couldn't run 4/4/20192:02 PM 355 | didn't live on ahiU. 4/4/2019 12:53 PM 356 there were more sidewalks and pedestrian crossings 4/4/2019 12:24PM 357 Things were closer mme 4/4/201912:03PM 358 Drivers weren't aadangerous and were more aware 4/4/ O1Q11z1AM 359 The paseo connected northeast of copper hill to serve the Mountain View and Pacific Crest 4/4/ O1Q11z8AM communities. 380 In Saugus there really are very few services that are within walking distance. I do walk to 4/4/01910:52AM Vincenzo, 7-11 and La Cocina but beyond that it is not feasible for running errands and shopping. 381 Have bike trails and lanes ansidewalk can befor walkers only 4/4/ O1Q1O:48AM 382 | already walk the neighborhood nearly every day for about anhour. 4/4/01910:35AM 383 | had the time maccomplish errands bywalking. 4/4/01910z8AM 384 |fmylocation wasn't 3miles from the nearest store. 4/4/ O1Q1O:1OAM 385 | walk around 2miles 4-5times per week. Not myissue. 4/4/ O1Q1O:1OAM 386 |f|had adog? |amhappy with the walking paths inmyarea. 4/4/01910:05AM 387 | didn't live nnahill. 4/4/0199:49AM 388 | did not live yuthe top nfahill. 4/4/20199z3AM 389 Everything wasn't anfar away. 4/4/2019927AM 370 1 love the bike paths in Santa Clarita but there are too many homeless people on the paths to 4/4/0198:50AM walk bymyself, especially being asmall woman. 371 Drivers would respect those inthe crosswalk 4/4/ O1Q8:4QAM 372 | walk mplaces sometimes but hate crossing abusy street 4/4/0198z2AM 5O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 373 n/a 4/4/2019821AM 374 Bathroom availability alnnymads/pasem 4/4/2019820AM 375 | lived closer mthings 4/4/20198:04AM 378 There were paths along Old Orchard road. 4/4/0197:57AM 377 | didn't have ahandicap 4/4/ O1Q7:55AM 378 Crosswalks were friendlier 4/4/0197:48AM 379 Crosswalks yuintersections were better marked and made pedestrians feel safe. 4/4/2019 7:32AM 380 More streets were paved. Less homeless Traffic lights were faster for walkers calls when 4/4/0197z7AM pushing the bnttnn. 381 | walk enough. 4/4/ O1Q7z7AM 382 | have amedical condition which prohibits walking for errand running. 4/4/0197z8AM 383 More stores closer mmyhome. 4/4/0197z5AM 384 | walk inmyneighborhood mget tnCVS.Everything else iatoo far away. 4/4/019727AM 385 biking wasn't anoption for me 4/4/ O1Q724AM 388 | should walk more 4/4/ O1Q722AM 387 |twasn't anhot 4/4/ O1Q7:O7AM 388 HAD MORE TIME. STUCK AJTOO MANY RED LIGHTS |NCAR. NEED BETTER RED LIGHT 4/4/0197:04AM TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION. POOR TRAFFIC FLOW 389 | didn't live too far away from everything! 4/4/0198:53AM 390 Sidewalks were wider. Sidewalks are filled with power poles, street lights, driveway aprons, 4/4/019820AM water, gas and electrical vaults and the sidewalks are only 5 feet wide. The sidewalks need to be 10 wide with no obstructions. This will allow for people with strollers and others in the opposite direction mbennthe sidewalk together. 391 | walk almost daily mostly for health reasons 4/4/ O1Qz57AM 392 There was dedicated walkway and bridges. 4/3/201911:54PM 393 There were more trails inSaugus 4/3/20199z8PM 394 Mywife and | walk the trials nnweekends 4/3/20198:19PM 395 Flatter 4/3/20198:14PM 396 Love walking OHope they don't blow it here in Santa Clarita by putting homes where our trails 4/3/20198:10PM are!! This is adds great appeal and value tnthis fantastic dty!!! 397 The trails were lit upwhen it's dark. 4/3/20197:48PM 398 There was an event or fair or something and there was a short direct route. It's usually too hot 4/3/2019825PM mwalk very far from home. 399 There was a safe pedestrian path within my neighborhood, for example connecting David 4/3/20195z3PM March Park upthe hill to Plum Canyon Elementary, an | don't have mwalk with crazy traffic along Plum Canyon Rd. going tnschool nrfriends houses inthe newer section. 400 sidewalks were ore attractive, with fewer obstacles 4/2/2019 10:33 AM 5l/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q6 I would use a car less if... 52 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 7 8 Q 10 11 12 13 00 15 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RESPONSES DATE | biked more 1/12/20203:58PM There were some newer bus routes. urexpress ones that stop less. 12/22/201910:04PM See#3 12/9/20199:38PM | do NOT use aoar. 12/3/2019 1:59 PM VValkiny, bikiny, train were convenient. 11/18/2019 11z2AM As above distance to what we drive to (library, skate park, train station, grocery store, cvs 11/18/201910:59AM minute dinio, bookstore, tennis court and basketball court). Also, safety... at the Plum Canyon Rd/ Golden Valley Rd intersection drivers are terrible at taking the right on red and not checking for pedestrians. Finally, the summer heat inPlum Canyon mmlack the leafy enclaves and paaenathat Valencia has in spades. We feel like SantaCJariva'a poor, neglected cousin. Plum Canyon Road is an hot over summer and only the Heller Circle/Golden Valley side of the road gets shade inAuyuat/Sepmmber. | don't use that much as it is. 11/13/2019 8z8 PM Bike paths were easier to use to quality destinations 110/20195:19 PM NA already trying tndrive less 10/3020195z8PM See above. 10/30201911:42AM The options above were anoption 1027/20199z1AM | could get amore direct carpool tn Burbank 1028/20197:57PM The the closest bus stop was less than a mile from my house and ran more regularly than every 1028/201912:28PM 3Omin There was a more reliable transit system and destinations for biking and walking were closer. It 1028/201912:11PM iamuch more convenient tndrive unfortunately. If city hall jams up all the streets by changing car lanes to bike lanes, |'U adU drive. 1024/20192:39 PM If | felt safe riding with my son. 1023/2019927 PM | didn't have young children. 1019/2019 1:54AM itwas easier mride mybike and feel safer 10/102019128PM The bike lanes were separated from traffic. 100/20197:03PM gas was too expensive. 9/29/20195:19PM trabajarambaoeroademioaaa.(|worked closer mmyhnuaej 9/6/201912:10PM public transit was more available 8/29/20193:09PM | had more time. 8/28/20194:56PM same aareason for biking 8/25/20192:38PM | lived in SantaCJarita. 8/25/2019 7z8AM | had ajob that let mework remotely. 8/24/20191028PM | lived closer mservices and ifatrain connection was available tnVentura. 8/24/20199:51PM The train went tnthe mmatside 8/24/20199:15PM | had other options. 8/24/20198:43PM | have more bike path and *oneodnna 8/24/20197:51 PM | could. 8/24/20198:35 PM | worked closer 8/24/20195:38PM 53/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg M 38 45 48 47 48 49 55 56 57 58 M cheaper and more pedestrian -friendly alternatives were available. 8/24/20195:23PM Cheaper bus around town and mdowntown Newhall 8/24/20195:19PM | could commute safely mwork (128 and Commerce Center Drive). 8/24/20195:03 PM It was easier to get around without one. For example, if the bike paths and paseos were more 8/24/20195:01PM extensive. There were more pedestrian bridges across major intersections. I have nearly been hit several 8/24/20193:00PM times while legally crossing nnawalk light. | already dnntuse it as much as many 8/24/20192:18 PM Don't know the answer mthis one. 8/24/20192:02PM Closer amenities 8/24/201912:58PM Destinations were closer 8/24/201912:57PM Myohi|dren'aextracurricular activities were closer tnmyhouse. 8/24/201912:45PM | had more time 8/24/201912:35PM there was mnre/aaferbioyo|e parking yuretail facilities 8/24/2019 12:28PM We had closer aooeaa to a paaen or mixed use trail. Saugus wasn't inthat plan. 8/24/2019 12:08 PM | could bike more. 8/23/20192:29 PM Myemployer had ashower. 8/20/201910z9PM #4 8/20/20199:09AM There were better bike lanes and more bike paths. 8/4/2019 1:51 PM idid not have tnwork 8/3/20197:15AM Gas prices increased and traffic increased 7/31/2019 7:39 PM more trails near my neighborhood. 7/30/20194:59 PM Biking was safer 7/30/20193:07 PM THERE WERE MORE AREAS THAT WERE SECURE TuPARK BIKES. 7/29/201910:41AM We could get places more quickly by bike. 7/29/20199:18AM shopping were closer tnme 7/25/20191:05PM There was aefficient and direct route for other means of transportation tnwork from my home. 7/24/20195:41 PM My neighborhood streets were safer for cycling, more bike share within walking distance to my 7/24/201910:48AM house. | could ride mybike 7/23/20195:39PM | can maintain my independence in going where | want to yn and when | want go. 7/23/2019 1:06 PM there was high speed rail. 7/22/20194:39 PM There was public transport that did small |nnpa around neighborhoods and other routes that 7/19/2019 8:30 PM connected tnlarger parts nfthe city . | could use abike 7/17/20192:21 PM There were more bike paths available in my area. 7/17/2019 12:42 PM Safe bike lanes existed on most roads. The bike paths are yreyu, but ultimately most drop riders 7/17/2019 10:05AM off on major roads with no dedicated bikeapaoe/|anea. This makes commuting via bike paths very dangerous because riders are forced onto major roads to reach their final destinations where multiple serious injury nrfatal accidents have occurred in the last year (Lyons, Railroad, P|azerita. etc.) Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 87 |twere easier mget around byother means. 7/15/20192:31PM 88 | always combine all myerrands maafew trips aapossible 7/14/20194:42PM 89 There were places tnpark mybicycle yuthe supermarket/shopping center. 7/14/20194:01PM 70 | were retired 7/13/20191028PM 71 | don't own acar 7/13/20192:49PM 72 The paaenaconnected tnmyneighborhood 7/13/20192:45PM 73 | use the car yuaminimum. 7/13/20191:19PM 74 There were more facilities within walking distance 7/13/201911:05AM 75 Asafe connection tnmyneighborhood was available. 7/12/20198:28PM 78 Nnpe 7/12/20195:23PM 77 | could buy amoped that goes uptn3O but need an m1 or an m2 license. However | could 7/12/20193:05 PM modify my book with a 50 cc engine and then forget the car and use the bike to go up to 20 or so( gasoline) motorized bicycle kit 78 i used the bike/bus commute more than once or twice a week... it is on me as i do not see how 7/12/20199:47AM the buses can yn any faster 79 | could work from home 7/12/20195:44AM 80 There are more protected bike lanes 7/11/20199:43 PM 81 If | could ride Qaeoure my bike safely in SantaC|arita 7/11/2019 8:53 PM 82 |f|didn't have mcommute mLAX and Orange County. 7/11/20198:47PM 83 Walking was more convenient 7/11/20198z4PM 84 | had the stores | needed mynmcloser 7/11/20197:13 PM 85 |f|worked less 7/11/20198:42PM 88 There were some bike paths inSaugus 7/11/20198:00PM 87 there was aninteresting place mwalk tn 7/11/20193:31PM 88 train service was efficient and 1st/last mile npdnna ere available 7/11/20192:32 PM 89 | would use acar less ifthe climate was even better. 7/11/20191z4PM QO Regular service tnLAX (FLY/0AAX) 7/11/201912:56PM 91 Parking were more nfaproblem. 7/11/201911:05AM 92 There was better law enforcement against distracted drivers who don't look for bicycles when 7/11/2019 10:57AM turning or going in/out nfaparking lot. 93 | could use pedal assist bike nnpath. 7/11/20199:34AM 94 The bus schedules were more frequent and could connect to other transit services like the 7/11/20199z2AM Metro 95 | had options that worked for me. 7/11/20198:59AM QG See above more bike lanes 7/11/20198:58AM 97 Santa Monica and Malibu were closer 7/11/20198:57AM 98 | like driviny, but bike to work 7/11/2019 8:56AM QQ Riding my bike was safer considering the 50/45+ mph speed limits and narrow shoulders in 7/11/20198:35AM many areas. 55/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 101 My place ofwork were closer. 7/3/201912:10PM 102 The bus were more frequent and there were protected bike lanes everywhere. 7/2/201912:53PM 103 The bike paths were safer and away from cars. 7/2/201912:09PM 104 |y|don't buy that much yulocal stores 6/28/20193:54PM 105 | barely use mycar. 6/25/201911:40AM 106 | use itwhenever | need it 8/25/20199:27AM 107 Lived closer tnwork. 8/19/20195:08PM 108 there were better alternatives 8/19/20194:51PM 109 | lived closer tnwork. 8/19/20194:21 PM 110 If riding a bike was a more feasible option. 8/19/20194:18 PM 111 Bike and walk can get methere smoothly 8/19/20193:01PM 112 The bike lanes were connected 8/18/20198:54PM 113 | live or bike walking distance to my job 8/13/2019 10:01 PM 114 | could walk nrride tnthe stores |frequent. 8/13/20194:54PM 115 | wasn't |azy 8/12/201911z2PM 118 | only use acar for means more that | can bike 8/12/20195:17 PM 117 | could easily walk mOld Town Newhall from myneighborhood, Lantana Hills 8/12/201910:44AM 118 there were shopping opportunities closer mmyhome. 8/11/20199:01PM 119 The options above could take memmore p|a*aa 8/11/20198:03PM 120 |fthere were an effective bus route up Golden Valley Road from Newhall Ranch Road. 8/11/2019 12:25 PM 121 | can get myself around easily and overly safely mwork, aohnn|a, supermarkets, public 8/11/20192:05AM transportation can be more reliable and schedules are more often offered, an If miss abua | know that in5tn8minutes | can get another one. 122 | could bike. 8/7/20191:43PM 123 itwas more safer 88/20197z8PM 124 bike paths were safer than its current state Le. no lighting, bike paths not shared with vehicles 8/4/ O1Q4:41PM or create aaafety barrier or sidewalk. 125 SamtaClaxita had better mass transit 8/4/2019 11:20AM 128 | was retired 5/29/20199z7 PM 127 there are more bike lanes. 5/29/2019 10z1AM 128 If onu|take an express bus tnCSUN 5/28/2019 10:54PM 129 |f|didntwork all the way inMid-City Wilshire 5/28/201912:57PM 130 | worked closer mhome. 5/28/20191227PM 131 See bike answer. 5/28/20191028AM 132 | can't see myself using the car less. |Ca aluxury m me not necessity. 5/28/20199:48AM 133 See 3and 4above 5/28/20197:17AM 134 | worked closer 5/28/20198:44AM 135 | didn't have tntravel across town nnaspecific schedule for mykids. 5/28/20198:22AM 138 Myjob was closer. 5/27/20199:47PM 137 | knew more carpool and public transportation 5/27/20199:35 PM 5O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 138 The paaenawere safer 5/27/20198:15PM 139 There were scooters 5/27/20197:14PM 140 mybaby didn't need car seat 5/27/20198z8PM 141 There were even more cycling trails, especially ifthey were mmU-|it. 5/27/20198:33PM 142 More trails 5/27/20198:32 PM 143 We had some safe means to travel in the plum Cyn area of Saugus. A few pedestrian bridges 5/27/20198z0PM would be fantastic. We had a nice establishment or shopping close by to visit. I know something iainthe works but mmare very neglected inthis part nftown. 144 |fmmhevededicated bike parking aamajor mail and shopping centers 5/27/20198:13PM 145 |fiWorked closer 5/27/20195:54PM 148 N/a 5/27/20194:53PM 147 N/A 5/27/20193:50PM 148 | could bike more 5/27/20193:30PM 149 Nnpe. 5/27/20193:27PM 150 | could get tnwhere | need to yn in adme|y manner 5/27/20193:19 PM 151 Scvwas safer like inthe QOa 5/27/20193:18PM 152 Alternate transportation was efficient and safe 5/27/20198:04AM 153 Life worked that way 5/21/20199:17 PM 154 There was more security nnthe trails 5/21/2019 12:49PM 155 The weather was better 5/21/201910:53AM 156 | had no where to yn 5/20/2019 11:59 PM 157 | didn't live in acar dominated city 5/20/2019 11:18 PM 158 Not much would change mecurrent car use habits. 5/20/20198:43PM 159 | lived in an area with nearby and easily accessible protected bike trails or walking paths that 5/20/20198:18 PM would take metnnearby shopping and dining and were less than amile away. 180 N/A 5/20/20198:18PM 181 | didn't have afar distance tncommute 5/20/20195:54PM 182 |f|could get around easier bywalking. 5/20/20195:44PM 183 |twas convenient and safe. 5/20/20195:34PM 184 | had a better way nfbiking to the SantaC|arita Metrn|inkStyuinn. 5/18/2019 11:18 PM 185 More paths 5/18/20199:04PM 186 Public transportation tnthe places | wanted tnyndidn't take anlong 5/18/20197:47PM 187 | had fewer kids! 5/15/20197:13AM 188 better weather 5/14/20198:23PM 189 More nearby shopping 5/14/20194:58PM 170 Same aaabove. More pedestrian bridges. The major streets are too dangerous (Bnuquet. 5/14/20191:37PM Newhall Ranch Road, Cnpperhi||) 171 | could safely lock up my expensive bike and have it underaurvei|anoe in case of theft. 5/14/2019 12:18 PM 172 There were better options to avoid driving. With the spread of the city, it's frequently necessary 5/14/201910:18AM to drive. 57/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 173 There were more modern public transportation options available. 5/14/20199:44AM 174 More bike patha, especially to oaataio 5/14/20199:23AM 175 There were safe ways to get my kids to the bike paths and more bike paths along roads 5/14/20198:18AM towards newhaUand towards the south fork trail 178 |tweren't such atimesaver 5/14/20198z3AM 177 | lived closer to retail and pubs 5/14/20195z8AM 178 If you keep building fricken tracts we can't support with our roads or water, I'll be forced to only 5/14/201912:21AM drive when absolutely necessary. 179 Autonomous vehicles were here. 5/13/201911z2PM 180 | was incloser proximity mshops/ restaurants etc. 5/13/201911z9PM 181 The paaenawere safer 5/13/20197:55PM 182 Not likely tn use mycar less. 5/13/20198:58 PM 183 | didn't have to work. 5/13/20198:50 PM 184 Things were closer tnhome. 5/13/20198:39PM 185 i got discounts to |noa| places 5/13/20198:39 PM 188 More bridges went over busy roads 5/13/20198:14PM 187 There were afast, easy, flexible way nfgetting tnwork 5/13/20195:22PM 188 Amenities were closer. Gas gets too expensive. Traffic gets tnbetoo much. 5/13/20194:54PM 189 There were pedestrian bridges over the major streets. Lyons Ave, Wiley Canyon and Orchard 5/13/20194:17PM Village. 190 See above 5/13/20194:09PM 191 Electric scooters (ie.Birds) were easily accessible 5/13/20194:08PM 192 groceries and necessities were delivered for free. 5/13/20193:43PM 193 More pedestrian bridges. 5/13/20193:35PM 194 ifthere were bike share or scooters available to rent in West Creek/West hills 5/13/20193:04 PM 195 | had fast transportation options from Santa ClaxitamWest Los Angeles 5/13/201911:55AM 196 1 felt safe riding a bike around town. Traffic moves too fast and people here are idiots at driving. 5/13/20199:55AM 197 there were car share opportunities. 5/12/20198:51PM 198 | didn't have aoar 5/12/2019 7:17AM 199 | took aclass nnusing public transportation 5/11/20195:32PM 200 1 can go van pool, I can ride my bike where there are bike path(from Lyons to Metro -Link to 5/11/20191:18PM Work) 201 If I didn't live in Canyon Country and have to travel to Valencia/Newhall a lot. 5/10/20199:18AM 202 Things were closer tnme. 5/020197:40PM 203 The above situations were made more nfareality 5/0201910:42AM 204 ? 5/0201910:34AM 205 options were more convenient. 5/0201910:30AM 206 the bike path had lights at night. More businesses had bike parking 5/7/2019 10:28AM 207 More parking lots had bike racks 5/7/2019 10:24AM 208 |fthere are more trails connected city wide. 5/7/20199z8AM 5D/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 209 There were more areas msecure bike. 5/7/20198z1AM 210 | could commute safely mwork nnmybike. 5/1/20195:56PM 211 More bus routes 4/30/20191:50PM 212 |fthe above were true (paaenaand trails led tnMetrn|inkand buses) 4/30/20191:45PM 213 | had the right packs to carry stuff nn my bicycle 4/30/20195:40AM 214 | had more time 4/29/20193:30 PM 215 |twasn't anhot here 4/28/20193:05PM 218 There were more bike lanes that were well marked and/ or separated from traffic. Cars going 5O 4/27/201910:49PM and bikes at 20mph don't get along well. People need to be more aware of the bike rules 217 | could. 4/27/20192:59 PM 218 Cars drove slower. Drivers speed down nmwhal| ranch road near MoBean. 4/24/20199:15 PM 219 1 have already cut my car use as much as I can. Without a neighborhood redesign where there 4/24/201910:50AM are not cul de sacs everywhere, and things aren't so spread out, I'm not sure what could help. If | lived in Newhall | onu|dwa|k/bike more. 220 1 had better bike access from my neighborhood to bike paths/bike lanes/sidewalks 4/22/20192:27PM 221 Dedicated bike lanes on roads not more bike paths. There are too many people walking with 4/18/20194:02 PM families and dogs etc 222 | felt safer riding mybike nnthe roadway 4/18/201911z5AM 223 | had the bike share lanes tnride tnwork, 4/18/201911z0AM 224 Ride -sharing was more reliable and affordable 4/18/2019 7:38AM 225 aee#g 4/17/201910:41PM 228 There was a bike/pedestrian path in Saugus that wasn't a sidewalks or a bike path on the road. 4/17/20192:59PM 227 |f|wanted mspend all day intransit. 4/17/20199:15AM 228 the city had more transit options. 4/16/20198z7AM 229 |f|felt more protected from distracted drivers. 4/16/20197:44AM 230 There were bus routes that won't quadruple mytravel time 4/15/20197:57PM 231 Cycling felt safe and transit was reliable. 4/15/20198z3PM 232 There were school buses for the school age children! 4/15/20198:14PM 233 There were aohi|dren'a park within walking/jogging distance 4/15/20193:56 PM 234 | wouldn't use mycar less. 4/15/20193:33PM 235 the bike paths/lanes were more numerous and better connected 4/15/20191025AM 238 1 felt safer riding my bike. The cars go too fast and it feels dangerous to ride in town. 4/14/20195:17PM 237 Had more time 4/14/201911:57AM 238 | lived closer mwork. 4/12/201910z1PM 239 The other options were easier. 4/12/20199:48AM 240 | had more time mwalk and had mynplaces convenient mmyhome. 4/11/20198:02PM 241 we had pedioaba (bicycle rickshaws) along an|edad.va|endab|vd. the old road, |ynna. railroad 4/11/20194:02 PM ave. and back tnan|edad. 242 see #5above 4/10201911z5PM 243 More people bikes nnthe roads not just trails 4/10/20199:20PM 5g/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 244 time permitted 245 1 am a Lancaster resident who comes down occasionally to enjoy your wonderful paths .... thank you 248 Roads safely connected to shopping and bike paths (Bouquet Cyn and Copper Hill) 247 | do not own aoar. Not necessary in SantaC|arita. 248 ... public transportation was more convenient. It's ironic. SC wants fewer cars while a new gas station iabeing built nnCnpperhiU. 249 | planned myday around the bus schedules. 250 Public transportation were efficient intravel times 251 |y|didn't have mwork 252 | would bike more ifitwasn't andangerous nnthe roads. Cars ynway too fast and drive way too close. 253 Shared rides were less expensive. 254 better public transportation service around town 255 | worked locally 256 The speeds nnthe streets were more contained. 257 mycar didn't run :) 258 | worked closer mhome 259 The aemi*aa | use were in walking distance. 280 If there more dedicated bike lanes. Car drivers here do not want to share the lane, and constantly show aggression behavior towards cyclists. | bike on average about 120 miles a week. I work at Burbank airport and take the Metrolink every Friday, but it is expensive at $12.50 a day, and it is difficult to ride my bike from top of Saugus down to the Metrolink station. 281 n/a 282 Public transport were aviab|e option. But it is not living here. 283 There were other practical, alternate means nftransportation yumydisposal. 284 |*ou|d. 285 1 think Santa Clarita should have done the motorized scooters instead of the bikes. I'd be more likely tnuse those personally. 286 | could quit my job. 287 Not using acar ia unrealistic. 288 | had afunodnnal bike 289 There were things like the Bay Area such aatrolleys. 270 Unfortunately | don't really have an option to not use aoar. | simply try and control how often | need tndrive mvarious areas through the day. 271 N/a 272 there was atrain system. 273 The price of gas keeps going up. 274 | work from hnme, and we live dnae to my huaband'a Nffi*a, so we primarily use the oar to yet groceries and sometimes to ynmthe mail. The car is necessary to get outside nfSCV. We sometimes drive to North Hollywood and take the train into the city. |Ca hard mjustify taking public transportation when groceries can be more than we can carry easily. We haven't tried taking a bus to the mail, an | don't have the knowledge to back it up but based on my 4/9/201920:13AM 4m/2019 7:56 PM 4/8/20197z7PM 40/20192:18PM 40/20191z4PM 40/2019922AM 40/201912:18AM 4/7/2019724PM 4/7/20195z7PM 4/7/20195z3PM 4/7/201911:55AM 4/7/20198z7AM 4/7/20197z4AM 4/6/201911:35PM 4m/20199:55PM 4m/20198:59PM 4/6/20198:49PM 4/6/20198z2PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg experiences in other ddea | just have afeNiny it would be a big time investment. It takes |eaa than ten minutes mget there with acar. 275 Could get where | want mynwith nnstress 278 1 didn't work in Century City. Yes there is a bus, but my schedule need some flexibility. 277 the busses ran more often. When transferring routs at the main transfer center, it can be a very long wait. 278 Safer bike lanes 279 | had nowhere myn 280 #3was anoption mme. (being able measily bike mwork) 281 There was more shopping and activities inCanyon Country 282 There were buses mtake mykids mschool. 283 | had more time 284 | didn't have tncarry heavy bags or goods 285 If there'd be more places to safely lock your bikes, better signs, education around safety. 288 | worked less 287 | could safely bike places 288 | cant, | get paid tndrive. 289 | didn't have mpick myson upfrom school across town 290 | really don't use my car much, hnneady. | put more miles on mybikes (reoreyuinnaUy)than | put nnmycar each year. 291 | could take public transportation or bike more 292 | could afford to live closer mthe center of town. 293 Someday! 294 | drive EValittle inSCV.|amoff tnSanta Monica once aweek. 295 | could work in SCV! 296 There were more bike trails near myhouse inand around NEVVHALL. 297 Public transportation was more convenient 298 If | retired and quit commuting to Chatsworth 5day ammek(@ 299 There were more bike paths. 300 | could use my bike more 301 public transportation were more convenient. 302 better bike pathea and more retail stores and restaurants in residential areas 303 it were nice, and SAFE, to walk or ride my bicycle on THIS side of Santa Clarita. But we folks gn not matter. There's nothing pretty here. There's nothing to make things SAFE for us. There's an abundance of trash everywhere, always. There are no bike paths. There are no walking sidewalks, for the sheer satisfaction nfWALKING. Crossing MAIN intersections iaalways dangerous, since there are nftdmeasix lanes azrnaa, and drivers who are intending mturn right don't stop, and definitely don't anticipate that there may be one or more pedestrians who have the green light or WALK sign. It is an scary, always, always. | no longer even walk to Cnaton! And then there are the motorcyclists, who speed -race up and down Sierra Highway, day and night. [That was an after -thought.] Drivers also stop on red lights INSIDE pedestrian crosswalks, which means pedestrians have to decide to walk BEHIND such vehicles or out IN TRAFFIC. All in all, THIS part nfSanta CJaritasucks. There is nothing pleasurable about 4/6/201920:41AM 4m/201910:32AM 4m/20199:51AM 4/6/2019 8:56AM 4/6/20198z5AM 4/6/20198z5AM 4/6/20197:43AM 4/6/20197:08AM 4/6/20197:01AM 4/6/201912:01AM 48/20199:53PM 48/20199:40PM 48/2019928PM 48/20199:08PM 4/5/20198:48PM 4/5/20198z1PM 48/20197:41PM 48/20198z8PM 48/20198z3PM 48/20198z1PM 48/20198:00PM 48/20195:48PM 48/20195z9PM 48/2019522PM 48/20195:00PM 48/20195:00PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg walking or biking anywhere around HERE. It is deplorable, depressing, embarrassing, and dangerous. 304 |twas easier mcarry groceries while walking nrbicycling 48/20194:58PM 305 They OPENED the Saugus flood channels aawak/bike/hnmepaths. Create paaenawalk ways 48/20194:48PM next mthe Saugus flood channels like inMANY areas inLos Angeles! Simple! 306 | do use acar aa infrequently as possible 48/20194z5PM 307 The aemi*aa | mentioned above were closer together, but biggest nfall is having aahnrter 48/20193:47 PM commute to work. I changed jobs a few years ago, and my commute dropped from 45 miles each way to four miles. I'd happily bike that, but it is all on roads with unprotected bike lanes, and there's no shower or bike parking at my workplace (it's just outside of Santa Clarita's boundaries, anmmneed mlean nnLACounty about that pan). 308 | could ride mybike more. 48/20193z8PM 309 mybike/bus commute took less time 48/20193z1PM 310 |fthere was asubway system that | could take mwork. 48/20193:05PM 311 |f|can. Bike more 48/20192:55PM 312 There was better access to work/businesses via safe designated bike lanes and sidewalks in 48/20192:47PM the industrial areas, like rye canyon. 313 There | felt there were safe bike lanes nnmyroute mwork (Newhall Ave mrailroad ave) 48/20191:58PM 314 The Metrolink was available to my workplace area in Northridge but no direct, time efficient 48/20191z2PM route exists 315 There were more dedicated bike lanes msafely ride my bike instead. 48/2019 120PM 318 Never 48/201911z1AM 317 Traffic got worst nrifparking was paid-nn|y 48/201911:11AM 318 3and 4were addressed 48/201911:00AM 319 There was abetter way tnnavigate Newhall. 48/201910:58AM 320 | worked inthe area. 48/201910:43AM 321 1 had a bike that was more suitable for my needs (medical issues plus transporting small 48/20199:41AM children). 322 | had ame-bike 48/20198z2AM 323 | am not sure. 4/5/2019 821AM 324 | had nowhere to go. 48/2019 7:51AM 325 Everything wasn't anspread out. 48/2019728AM 328 N/a. 48/20198z8AM 327 |fthere were aohnn| buses! | have no doubt that this is amajnr cause nftraffic in town! 48/20198z2AM 328 |die 48/20192:25AM 329 |filived closer tnwork (LA.) 4/4/ O1Q1O:5GPM 330 Other mode was more convenient 4/4/2019 10:11 PM 331 | could get around on mybike safely. 4/4/ O1QQ:45PM 332 | could use bike more 4/4/20199z8PM 333 Public transportation was less expensive 4/4/20199z2PM 334 More local trails 4/4/20199:15PM 335 See above. 4/4/20199:12PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 338 If|worked closer. 4/4/20198z5PM 337 Destinations weren't far away 4/4/20198z0PM 338 There were more interconnected trails 4/4/ O1Q827PM 339 Mass transit would get meclose mmyjob. 4/4/ O1Q7:51PM 340 The price nfgas would have tnbereally high. 4/4/ O1Q7:47PM 341 There would be more bike paths. 4/4/ O1Q7z7PM 342 there was a safe path to access the 126 south (west) of Commerce Center Drive, from the 4/4/0197z4PM existing bike paths 343 | rarely drive because of the traffic 4/4/ O1Q 7:02 PM 344 | don't drive 4/4/ O1Q8:52 PM 345 work was closer. 4/4/ O1Q8:45PM 348 | had more direct routes to grocery shopping. The biggest challenge for metnshop by bike is 4/4/ O1Q8:4O PM weight making me slower to reach my home, which is uphill. I feel extremely vulnerable riding to mynearest grocery stores and itwould beworse loaded and making meslower. 347 | wouldn't because | don't want to take public transportation 4/4/ O1Q 8z0 PM 348 My work was near a route and the transfers didn't make the trip 4-5 times longer than driving. It 4/4/ O1Q8z5PM would currently take almost two hours tnbus tnmywork ... which iawhy | drive there in18-24 minutes instead. 349 | didn't have one. 4/4/ O1Q8z2 PM 350 | need mycar for frequent meetings outside the Santa CJaritaValley. 4/4/0198z1PM 351 | had fewer stops to make while running errands. 4/4/ O1Q828 PM 352 Never 4/4/ O1Q5:5QPM 353 |f|didn't need it plus | train alot (cydiny).ancommuting mplaces sometimes doesn't fit into 4/4/ O1Q5:54PM myriding schedule 354 | could use more public access, safer dedicated bike lanes. 4/4/ O1Q5:42 PM 355 Better/safer accommodation for bicycle parking 4/4/ O1Q5z3PM 356 None 4/4/20195z2PM 357 | lived closer tnstores and restaurants. 4/4/20195z0PM 358 |twas safer tnwalk and drive. 4/4/20195:13PM 359 Bike routes were all connected. 4/4/20195:12PM 380 Not sure |would. 4/4/20195:12PM 381 The bike lanes were exclusive not like in golden triangle were the os supposed to be a bike 4/4/20195:08PM path but cars almost run u over 382 There were school buses for the high school. Also, if there were soccer fields in canyon 4/4/20195:07PM onuntry. 383 Trains had better routes around LA. 4/4/20195:04PM 384 Bike trails and public transportation was more flexible with where I want to go. 4/4/20195:00PM 385 Any other method were better. Meaning easier, cheaper, faster, etc. overall. 4/4/ O1Q3:5GPM 386 there were more services, amrea, retail in the suburban enclaves nfSCV 4/4/ O1Q3:O2 PM 387 There was direct public transportation tnthe mail nrplaces tneat intown. 4/4/ O1Qz18PM 388 | could bike safely from myhouse 4/4/0192:02PM 369 1 would use my scooter more if the route required traffic to under 40mph or I could ride in the 4/4/ O1Q1z53PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg bike lane. 30 bwas more convenient muse public nrnon-car transportation 4/4/2019 12:24PM 371 1 wouldn't. I take the car when. I need to transport multiple people or something big enough to 4/4/201912:03PM require it 372 Drivers weren't aadangerous and were more aware 4/4/201911:31AM 373 The paseo connected northeast of copper hill to serve the Mountain View and Pacific Crest 4/4/201911:28AM communities. 374 If it was easy to find a timely and efficient way to combine bike and bus to get to places 4/4/ O1Q1O:52AM throughout Santa C|arita. 375 mmhad more bike lanes 4/4/ O1Q1O:48AM 378 there was an alternative the had the same level of convenience as a personal car, such as a 4/4/201910:35AM low cost autonomous vehicle. 377 |tweren't anconvenient. 4/4/201910:28AM 378 |twas reasonable tncommute and perform errands. 4/4/201910:10AM 379 | didn't need to buy groceries, etc But | dn. 4/4/2019 10:10AM 380 | worked from home. 4/4/201910:05AM 381 | could buy everything | needed from just one store. 4/4/20199:49AM 382 | could have acar when needed atwork 4/4/20199z3AM 383 There were more buses with more frequent schedules that came to my neighborhood. 4/4/20199:17AM 384 Better public transportation network 4/4/20199:06AM 385 |f|worked closer tnhome. 4/4/20198:50AM 388 there were places tnlock abicycle when | get tnplaces like the mail 4/4/20198:49AM 387 More bridge paaena 4/4/20198z2AM 388 It was feasible to do errands, get across town, etc. on bike. Often, the distance to a friend's 4/4/2019822AM house nrelsewhere iatoo far mquickly bike. 389 public transportation were useful 4/4/ O1Q821AM 390 TnUa 4/4/ O1Q82OAM 391 There were a direct, easy path in and out of neighborhood to our local business area. I LOVE 4/4/0197:57AM our paseos for walking for fun and exercise, but if I want to run errands I have to either walk an extra half mile to get to Lyons, or cut through a secluded back area, which doesn't feel safe. 392 | use itonly when necessary 4/4/ O1Q 7:55AM 393 See #5and #8 4/4/ O1Q7:48AM 394 See #3.4.and 8 4/4/20197z7AM 395 Sand Canyon had a bike trail instead of a horse trail. I live in the area and see a horse on the 4/4/20197z7AM trail acouple nftimes ayear. Cyclists are nnthe road every day. 396 There was a bike path I could use instead. I live up Bouquet Canyon Oust past Plum) and 1 4/4/20197z8AM don't feel safe competing with the cars on that street. 397 I'd prefer mwalk nruse public transportation but ithas tnbeconvenient. 4/4/ O1Q7z5AM 398 | did not have to yn as far for my errands. | walk whenever | can. 4/4/ O1Q 727AM 399 1 already do not use a car personally, and only use ridesharing as the public transportation 4/4/019724AM options from my house to CuCyuthe times | need are |azNny Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 401 Things were closer mmyhome 402 | |kmd closer to more ap|aoea 403 |fthe sidewalks were 1Ofeet wide and the paths closer mmyhome. 404 the other means nftransportation was more complete 405 |fthere was safe walkways and bikeways. 406 | could use abike more 407 | new more about public transport in SCV 408 Bike path nnwhites 409 Bike lanes were protected. 410 There were fewer bike thieves, more places tnsecure my bike. 411 | could take transit 412 Our streets were safe to ride on! But quite frankly, even crossing in the crosswalk on foot can beascary prospect any more! 413 The trails were lit upwhen it's dark. 414 Never! | need acar mget tnappointments, wa|man.|nwea.etc. 415 transit and bike facilities were expanded beyond what ia currently available 4/4/2019717AM 4w/20198:53AM 4w/20198:10AM 4/4/20195:48AM 4/3/201911:54PM 4/3/20199z9PM 4/3/20199:02PM 4/3/2019829PM 4/3/2019828PM 4/3/2019824PM 4/3/2019824PM 4/3/2019820PM Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q7 What do you think the biggest transportation issue is in Santa Clarita? 66 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 3 4 5 8 7 8 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RESPONSES DATE Lots nftraffiv 1/12/20203:59PM Ton many cars all driving fast. Intersection nfbouquet and Sn|edad anonnjeated. No wonder no 12/22/2019 10:12 PM ones wants to put anything there to go to. It's impossible to get out of those shopping centers as there's nntraffic lights for them aaeveryone speeds fast aa possible there. Best buy and |nweathankfully have them. signal timing. there is a huge amount of congestion because of how the main arteries off of 12Y12/20198z3AM magic mountain were designed. Traffic 12/9/20199z7PM Too much wait time for pedestrians yuintersections, for example yuLyons. Cars are king and 12/3/20192:02PM the pedestrian iapauper. Speed limits too high nnmajor roads. Pedestrian crossings dangerous. 11/18/201911z4AM Too many cars and a culture that is designed around bad driving rather than keeping 11/18/201911:01AM pedestrians safe Traffic, anmany lights, and too many people. Stop building more homes. Vvehave enough 110/20195z0PM people and will be like the San Fernando Valley soon. I think the city has done a good job and can't change the growing population of Santa Clarita. 1 11/3/20198:18AM feel people won't ride a bike because they don't know where to start. If the city had afew hirable trainers or instructors on safe and efficient riding habite, more people would do it Too few major streets/too many minor streets dumping into too few major arteries. The grid 10/302019 11:48AM system inSFVworks much better mdistribute traffic across many arteries. Knowledge nfroutes and schedules and costs 1027/20199z3AM Routes and times 1026/20197:58PM The Bus lines are pretty useless for residents. The wait for a bus Is long, if you miss the bus it 1026/201912:30PM adds anhour mtravel time. Lack nftrain connections into Los Angeles. The incentive to drive is too great. This has created onnyeadnn issues which many complain 1026/2019 12:14 PM about. While the city is gaining more attention for bikers, it is only as a sport. Snfar, the attraction for biking aaaneveryday mode nftravel ialow. The bus make too many stops and they ride like every hours my bike is faster also please 1026/20192:20AM check the traffic lights they change really fast the one on Mac bean and magic mountain intersection people driving don't respect the pedestrian when turning None. Please don't make some. 1024/20192:41 PM The areas in which it is impossible to bicycle safely, such as Bouquet Canyon Road, heading 1023/20199z9 PM south between Alamogordo and the start of the bike path, or McBean between Magic Mountain Parkway and Henry Mayo hospital. Need more B/Chargers. 10/19/20191:57AM too much traffic 10/17/20199z3PM too many cars and UNSAFE DRIVERS 10/1020191z3PM High speeds on the roads. 50 mph is too fast. People exceed the speed limit and there aren't 100/2019 7:04 PM many cops around. Traffic and air pollution. 9/29/20195z3PM Crowded roads, 9/18/20195:11PM No ea tan aooeaib|e *omnen ntraa ouidadea. pnrejemp|n Seattle. Paris, etc. (|Ca not as 9/6/2019 12:11 PM accessible aainother cities like Seattle, Paria.etoj lack nfavailability 8/29/20193:10PM Traffic lights are too long. Snmedmea, all sides are idle. 8/27/2019 11:42 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 27 mn many cars, hnniNe stoplight programing which allows for too much time one way, and not 8/28/20194:58 PM nearly enough on the other directions. Poorly planned imemeodnne that often become dnyyed and adrain nntime when trying mget somewhere. 28 Unsafe streets for biking can't get mthe trai|a/paaenasafely. 8/25/20192:39PM 29 Not having originating point closer mpassenger's home. 8/24/20191029PM 30 Traffic 8/24/20199:55PM 31 Too many people moving into the valley and not enough roads to handle the capacity. 8/24/20199:52PM 32 The five, and getting in and out nfSanta C|arita 8/24/20199:18 PM 33 Distance 8/24/20198:44PM 34 The city continuing to approve construction, especially in areas not meant for homes to be built, 8/24/20198:04PM iethe waah- 35 Lack nfways out nfthe valley 8/24/20197:11PM 38 More road options. 8/24/20198:38PM 37 People who walk need tnlearn to: Stop, look left, right, left and listen then cross. | wish this was 8/24/20198:15PM something that was still taught. Just because walkers have the right away doesn't mean they don't have aresponsibility tnSLLC. 38 Too many people living here with too many cars. 8/24/20198:14PM 39 Too many cars 8/24/20195z7PM 40 Too much traffic and insufficient roadways in the valley. Too much development and too many 8/24/20195:32PM new homes have added far too much traffic onto existing roads that were not designed to take accommodate so many cars. Insufficient public transport options. No school buses. Not enough pedestrian friendly sidewalks look yuOrchard Village Road heading mthe hnapitai'where are pedestrians supposed mwalk? 41 Traffic. Signals not in sync. No turn lanes and merging lanes on CnpperhiU 8/24/20195z0 PM 42 Ton many homes, people and cars. Not enough roads and routes to provide alternatives around 8/24/20195:13 PM traffic. 43 Cars driving too fast nnmain roads (Copper Hill, MoBean.Newhall Ranch Rd) 8/24/20195:04PM 44 Increasing traffic in the valley. Also drivers are less and less aware of those who aren't in cars, 8/24/20195:03PM like walkers, cyo|iats, runners, etc 45 Advanced traffic light timing systems are not being utilized to keep traffic flowing. I have been 8/24/20193:02PM stuck yualight, alone, waiting for the lights to cycle through their entire cycle before getting a green. 48 | don't have transportation issues with the city 8/24/20192:18 PM 47 getting north/south through the pass 8/24/20192:06PM 48 Too many cars on the road and horrible drivers! Get half of the ones who don't have a license 8/24/20192:04PM off the roads. 49 Ambiguity over bike/auto rules. 8/24/201912:59PM 50 People playing on their cell phones while they drive, distracted driving. 8/24/2019 12:47 PM 51 Too many new homes being built which causes an increase SCV's overall population and a 8/24/201912:47PM MARKED increase intraffic! 52 Not enough public transportation 8/24/201912:29PM 53 Not enough roads 8/24/201912:12PM 54 Overcrowded roads 8/24/201912:09PM 55 Drivers, always inahurry and not paying attention. More sheriff's traffic enforcement. 8/24/201912:02PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 56 Have permanent bike racks outside stores 8/23/20192:30PM 57 Not enough bike lanes nnmajor streets 8/20/201910z1PM 58 The parking and traffic around Plum Canyon elementary is beyond horrible. Please build arnad 8/2020192:56 PM that opens up Alfred Way to Bouquet Canyon Road. The aohnn| is on adnub|e cul-de-sac and it's impossible to get in and out and it's down right dangerous when you get stuck in there. It makes accessing the school and neighborhood impossible. 59 Vehicle congestion. Too many cars on the road due to the constant construction of housing. 8/2020191:47PM 80 Only Central routes are bike friendly. Cannot even get to Central Parkin abike friendly manner. 8/2020199:11AM 81 Too crowded and too few "safe" alternatives to connect to community and surrounding areas 015/20198:41PM from Bouquet Canyon/Saugus area. 82 More people would ride their bike if they didn't have to leave them outside when at a retail 88/20198:09PM facility. If there was someplace to park inside or a bike valet maybe people would ride to more place and not beafraid that's their bikes would bestolen. 83 Not enough bike paths and dedicated bike lanes. 8/4/ O1Q1:53PM 84 VVeonly have one major street going east mwest. 8/3/201910:55PM 85 RED LIGHT TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION |T|SHORRIBLE 8/3/2019728AM 86 Too many cars nnthe road 01/20198:42AM 87 Not enough light rail 7/31/20197:40PM 88 Traffic nnSn|edadand bikers getting hit bycars. 7/30/20195:00PM 89 Drivers, they are dangerous, don't follow traffic laws and there iaconstant "road raye^ Maybe 7/30/20193:10PM budget for more traffic enforcement and work with the Sheriff's department to target areas. 70 TRAFFIC FROM LIGHTS NOT BEING TIMED CORRECTLY ESPECIALLY AJ8AN 7/29/201910:45AM FRANC|SgU|Tu@ CuPPEBH|LLAND BOUQUET @NEVVHALLRANCH ROAD AND THE BESTBUYPARKING LOT TURN 71 Creating safe bike connections throughout the City. 7/29/20199:17AM 72 people who can't drive aafe|yVglut nfmotorists on road 7/25/2019 1:07 PM 73 Congestion. 7/24/20195:42PM 74 Traffic. 7/24/201910:50AM 75 Safety.. linking one path tnanother 7/23/20195:41 PM 78 Speeding 7/23/20195:33PM 77 Traffic congestion from too many vehicles. 7/23/20191:08PM 78 not enough ways around bust streets. one accident and you are waiting a long time to get 7/23/20197:04AM through the accident area. there are few alternate routes. if the 5 or 14 fwy shut down for whatever reason mmare locked in 79 Congestion during rush hour along McBean. Not sure if there is really a solution though. 7/22/20194:40PM 80 Tomany cars nnroad 7/19/20198:32PM 81 Not enough bike paths 7/17/201912:43PM 82 Roads designed to allow cars to travel at excessive speeds. Take McBean for example 3 7/17/201910:07AM lanes in each direction, no bike lane or even a road shoulder, and cars travel in excess of 50 mph. 83 Aggressive drivers, cars driving too fast, too many people driving kids to school, sense of 7/18/20195:18AM entitlement by drivers that the roads are for them in cars rather than for everyone- cyclists and pegatnn. Some of this sense of entitlement is a consequence of city planning being too car centric Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg Bouquet/Newhall Ranch Road. There aren't enough alternative routes through the city. People are forced muse acouple main streets. 85 limited routs tnget across town 7/14/20194:43PM 88 Traffic lights not synchronized. Speeding cars People talking nnmobile phones while driving 7/14/20194:03PM People stopping incrosswalks and impeding bicycles 87 Heavy back-ups on major streets, especially Soledad in Canyon Country during rush hour! 7/13/201910z0PM 88 Shiuybus service 7/13/20192:49PM 89 No designated safe routes for bicycles leaving the city. Traffic lights are timed horribly for rush 7/13/20192:48PM hour traffic. Too many lights clog the flow nftraffic, inefficiency QO As Santa Clarita already offers many transportation options, the biggest transportation issue is 7/13/20191z2PM the increase intraffic congestion. 91 Excessive building and thereby traffic 7/13/201911:07AM 92 Too many cars. Not enough trail connections into neighborhoods. 7/12/2019 8z1 PM 93 Too many kids are being driven to school which causes a lot of traffic congestion. 7/12/20193:23PM 94 None 7/12/20193:07PM 95 volume of cars on the city streets seemingly always stopped at traffic lights... to me the freeway 7/12/20199:49AM traffic isn't the issue... the time it takes to drive across town or within is getting ridiculous QG Sometimes the bike paths are not safe 7/12/20195:45AM 97 Road safety 7/11/20199:45PM 98 TRAFFIC at all hours Lack of direct train service. Unless you work in downtown LA, using 7/11/20198:53PM metrn|inkia impractical QQ Too many cars and people. The streets are like four lane highways. Look at Mcbean and 7/11/20198:25PM Newhall ranch road all giant highways. There are no safe streets or road diets. 100 A lot of cars. Very long signal changes. Only two roads to get from canyon country to Valencia 7/11/20197:15PM 101 Unsafe driving 7/11/20198:43PM 102 That parents drive their children to school. Congest rusg hour and oumpos fumes into our air. 7/11/20198:04PM How about a novel approach of having giant vehicles that would transport kids to school from designated locations throughout town... we'd want the vehicles to be safe, so we should paint them safety yellow. We could call them something like, oh... how bout "School Buses." 103 if you keep building houses without the proper infrastructure, guess what? gridlock! lack of 7/11/20193:38PM planning, timing of signals, bus stops that block traffic when the bus arrives, bike lanes that just stop aathe bike lane headed east nnan|edadcyntowards sand cyn 104 not enough ways mget around 7/11/20193:35PM 105 there are nntransportation issues inSCV 7/11/20192:33PM 106 Many Santa Claritians feel scared when they see "homeless people" in public areas. 7/11/20191z7PM 107 Connect via PrinoeaaamNewhall 7/11/201912:56PM 108 onnyeadnn 7/11/201912:04PM 109 getting across valley Valencia tnCanyon Country 7/11/201911z0AM 110 Too many signals that cause long wait and commute times. 7/11/201911:06AM 111 Too many cars nnthe road. 7/11/201910:58AM 112 |nmyopinion SCViabetter than most others 7/11/20199:38AM 113 Too many cars and new housing going in. The streets are outdated to handle the new volume 7/11/20199z9AM of people moving out here. 114 Too many cars and people are always trying tnbeat red lights 7/11/20199z2AM 7O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 115 northbound backup each night nnBouquet CnyyuValencia intersection. 7/11/20199,02AM 118 Traffic congestion. Signals not efficient 7/11/20198:59AM 117 Cwerornwginy/oityyrowiny mn large 7/11/2019 8:59AM 118 Cars not seeing pedestrians nrcyclists 7/11/20198:57AM 119 cars driving extremely fast and/or aggressively 7/11/20198:55AM 120 Distracted drivers .... those doing something on their phones while driving. The Sheriff issues a 7/11/20198:48AM number nfcitations, for this, but drivers just don't get it. 121 too many people 7/11/20198:48AM 122 Distance. It's too far to get from the end of Canyon Country to the West side of Valencia 7/11/20198:48AM effidendy. 123 explosive home building and population growth with limited road choices. 7/11/20198:38AM 124 Really poor traffic control in terms of vehicle flow. The proliferation of left turn arrows has made 7/7/201910:56AM it so much worse too. Lowering speed limits would make more sense ifsafety iathe only reason. |Ca aaubjeot | could yn on and on about. 125 1 believe the City could be more pro -active by laying in track for light rail (like the LA metro Gold 7/3/201912:44PM Line, for instance) aornaa the city on the major streets (MoBean. Lyons, Sn|edad. etc.). This is a huye|ypnpu|armndenftranapnnadnn(Pnrdand.SanFrandaon)thyuiabntheffidentandadda attractive real-estate value. 128 Too many lanes for cars, not enough bike lanes and bus lanes. VVaadny road space on useless 7/2/2019 12:56 PM and unneeded street parking when all commercial areas have massive parking lots with massive surplus unused parking inthem. Speed limits nnmajor roads are much too high. 127 |ttakes too many buses mget from one part nfthe city mthe other. 7/2/201912:10PM 128 Very poor red light traffic synchronization. Traffic does not flow if you have to stop at every light. 6/2020193:55PM 129 1 think Santa Clarita has fantastic bike lanes. I would love if I could safely commute to work on a 6/25/201911:41AM bike path nrseparate trail. 130 Interference of roadways by placing bike lanes in their way. Eliminating a vehicle lane and 6/25/20199:39AM replacing it with a bike path. Now your creating a hazardous and congestion situation for both, the driver and bicycle rider. 131 N/A 8/19/20195:09PM 132 virtually nnpublic transport 8/19/20194:52PM 133 Lots nftraffic. 8/19/20194:22PM 134 The streets are extremely congested and roadways are narrow. 8/19/20194:18PM 135 City iadoing agreat job, nnbig issues seen 8/19/20193:03PM 138 1 think it is great. The Metrolink train system needs many more trains running more frequently 8/1020198:55PM 137 Traffic during rush hours 8/13/201910:03PM 138 itiavery dangerous for pedetrianatncross many nfthe large streets. 8/13/20194:55PM 139 Timing nftraffic lights 8/12/20195:47 PM 140 Lack nfbike racks 8/12/20195:18PM 141 Only afew major street tnget around town. 8/12/20194:51PM 142 The bus routes don't make sense. 8/12/201910:58AM 143 everything is so spread out, so you're forced to have a car to get all your necessities. For 8/12/201910:48AM example, Cnatonia all the way in Canyon Country, while the mail is all the way inValencia. 144 Too many people too many cars 8/12/201910z8AM 7l/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 145 New here, but seems a lot of development being planned and worry about congestion. 6/11/20191:12PM 148 more stop buses offered along the city so you don't have to waist time walking long distance 6/11/20192:08AM and also have to wait too long for the next bus. Also it would be a great idea to have a tram or metro 147 Traffic and non -synchronized traffic flow problems. 2Ocars released mclimb Whites Canyon 8/7/20191:48PM from Sn|edad shouldn't have to stop yuevery single signal to the top. Computerized traffic systems are here now. 148 not enough sidewalk space 88/20197z9PM 149 Lack nfMass transit 8/4/ O1Q11z1AM 150 Santa Clarita has excellent roads and parking lots. The challenge is access to the south via the 5/29/20199:39PM 14nr5.Our city does anamazing job within the city just look yuWest LA traffic there ia insane. 151 never-ending freeway constructions. 5/29/201910z2AM 152 Traffic on major streets in/out nfSanta CJarita 5/28/2019 10:55PM 153 The trails are too narrow. There should also be a bike park that's flat so I could teach my kids to 5/28/20191:08PM ride. 154 The 14 is a cluster -fuck and we're building so many more communities in the area without 5/28/201912:58PM changing any nfthe infaatruoture. 155 Traffic mand from the Valley 5/28/20191228PM 156 Last mile issues. Could bemore bike friendly. 5/28/20191029AM 157 Building too many new developments and introducing more traffic. 5/28/201910:00AM 158 Constant construction on the 5 Freeway sometimes diverts too much traffic onto our streets. 5/2020199:51AM 159 Building too many houses. We should have a 10 year moratorium on new houses, after what is 5/28/20198:15AM already started development is complete. Traffic is out nfcontrol, and we are making it worse and worse every day. 180 Too many people. We need more highway options into and out nfSCV. It's BAD and it's only 5/28/20197:22AM going tnget worse aathe newest housing developments begin. 181 Excessive speed on the streets is a huge problem. Everyone flies down the major 5/28/20198:30AM thoroughfares going 5-10 mph faster than the posted signs. And if they happened to be behind someone obeying the laws, they tailgate or road rage. It's ridiculous! I've lived here for almost forty years and have see or heard of pointless accidents by drivers with no regard for the law. And to make matters worse, it seems like a lot of the victims are our youth. I know many of the kids in the memorial grove at Central Park |Ca pitiful. 182 Traffic 5/27/201910:04PM 183 Not enough ways to get out nfSanta C|arita. Saugus area. Need to add more lanes to the 14 5/27/20199:49 PM and 5freeways. 184 Regular route times 5/27/20199z7PM 185 Too many cars 5/27/20197:18PM 186 Traffic 5/27/20198:38PM 187 Congestion throughout the city, especially inthe mornings. 5/27/20198:35PM 188 For us in Plum Cynwe need more npdnna other than walking along astreet that ia 3|anea in 5/27/20198:28 PM both directions which cars recklessly drive 60+ mph. The amount of fatalities on one intersection alone is uptn4nr5 in the years that | have lived here. Just pulling out my my neighborhood on Heller Circle is dangerous as people blow through that light all the time when they are supposed tnstop. Unfortunately many bad accidents have also occurred there, just no fatalities. 189 Traffic, unaynohrnnizedtraffic signals 5/27/20198:18PM 72/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 170 traffic 5/27/20198:00PM 171 Too many people commute 5/23/20195:58PM 172 Cars need anew route mthe valley 5/27/20195:38PM 173 Hills 5/27/20194:54PM 174 Too many people 5/27/20194:39PM 175 Traffic lights suck! 5/27/20194:07PM 178 The traffic lights. They should not be timed lights because they always turn red when no cars 5/27/20193:52PM are going that way. Use sensors inthe ground. 177 Most people commuting tnother cities tnwork. Snmany cars are clogging the roads coming 5/27/20193:49PM from the freeway during rush hour 178 Lack nfbike way connections 5/27/20193:33PM 179 No bike path for eastern portion of city. 5/27/20193:29 PM 180 Drivers not stopping. Cyclists being aaahn|ea. 5/27/20193:28PM 181 too much growth for the roads tnhandle 5/27/20193:20PM 182 Over population 5/27/20193:18PM 183 Increased population and narrowing of 14 freeway at sand canyon. It goes from 5 lanes down 5/27/20193:17PM to 1 carpool and 2 regular lanes when it gets to the sand canyon exit causing traffic to bottleneck and once the freeway passes Soledad canyon exit it opens up to 5 lanes again 184 It's getting ancrowded 5/21/20199:18PM 185 Too many single pass cars 5/21/201912:50PM 188 Too many people commuting. I think people would walk or ride more if they actually lived and 5/21/201910:55AM worked inthis city. 187 Speeding and distracted driving 5/21/20198:00AM 188 Too many cars, not enough major roadways 5/21/2019 12:01AM 189 Uneducated drivers feeling entitled tntheir bad habits and routines. 5/2020191128PM 190 The roads are congested and it takes a long time to navigate from one side of the valley to 5/2020198:48PM another. 191 Too many cars, too much traffic, not enough feasible alternative npdnna, poorly planned ddea 5/2020198z0 PM that dnnot place homes near enough mshopping and dining. 192 Car traffic and speeding 5/2020195:59PM 193 Too many cars. 5/20/20195:45PM 194 Lots nfpeople inasmall area. Safety nfpublic transportation iathe biggest issue. 5/20/20195:39PM 195 TOO MANY CARS 5/20/201911z2AM 196 Heavy traffic during going tnand returning from daily work times 5/19/201911:00AM 197 bad / distracted drivers. the bouquet junction at rush hour. the endless construction on the 5/17/20198:15PM freeways, the impending housing developments behind magic mtn. 198 Poor timing intraffic signals. 5/18/201911z0PM 199 Timing of lights 5/18/20199:04PM 200 There are too many people trying to leave this valley tn yn elsewhere to work. 5/18/2019 7:49 PM 201 Too many red lights. |ttakes too |nny to ynshort distances. Ton much time waiting at red lights. 5/16/2019 1:48 PM 202 Long lights that are poorly timed. Over -building. It would be nice to have an outer loop circling 5/15/20193:00PM SCV (similar to Phoenix). 73/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 203 Lack of sidewalks and pedestrian bridges for routes from neighborhoods to schools 5/15/20197:18AM 204 Needs more open space trails mencourage outdoor activities. Possibly even amnuntain bike 5/15/20198:51AM destination like Bentonville Arkansas. 205 Traffic lights are not synchronized 5/14/20198:25 PM 206 Not sure. The freeway traffic on 5 is really bad with never ending construction. 5/14/20195:00PM 207 Not enough options tntake traffic off nfhigh volume roadways. 5/14/20194:15PM 208 No school buses or minimal access to public transit designated for schools. 5/14/20191:43PM 209 Population 5/14/201912:19PM 210 Overall spread of the city. It's hard to get places without driving. I like to ride my bike, but 5/14/201910z8AM distance prevents that frequently. 211 Freeways. Over development. 5/14/20199:45AM 212 Too many stop lights nnstreets. 5/14/20199z4AM 213 Too many people with cars on the road! 5/14/2019 8:30AM 214 Lack of Safety and direct paths for walkability. We have some great walking/bike trails but for 5/14/20198z1AM many communities getting to the trails requires crossing major busy intersections. Also things are a bit spread out compared to more walkable cities so perhaps more public share scooters nrbikes would help close the yap.' 215 Lights nnsome main arteries not timed properly 5/14/20198z7AM 218 Too many stop lights 5/14/20195z9AM 217 Moron city council who acts helpless when allowing more tracts to be built thus overcrowding 5/14/2019 12:22AM our roads with new residents. 218 Too many individuals intheir cars. 5/13/201911z3PM 219 Alack nfbathrooms nnthe bike paths 5/13/201910z3PM 220 Numerous inefficient traffic signals creating congestion 5/13/20191021PM 221 Bus routes are disjointed itwould beeasier and more useful itthey just traversed the major 5/13/20199:42PM north -south and east -west corridors. 222 Traffic routes. 5/13/20197:56PM 223 The community iaanspread out and covers alot nfsquare miles. 5/13/20197:00PM 224 i don't think people feel comfortable taking the bus. competing against uber, if you have to pay 5/13/20198:43PM to go somewhere i rather spend a little for for a personal uber than a bus that's not to your exact schedule and with other people 225 The multiuse trails cross too many busy street, cars are in a rush and cut off pedestrians and 5/13/20198:42PM cyclists. Also there are very few secure lock ups for bikes. 228 Traffic lights not timed. If a bike path does not parallel a road dangerous to ride on. MoBean 5/13/2019 8:31 PM 227 Too many people anroads are congested 5/13/20198:15PM 228 Congestion 5/13/20194:57PM 229 Amenities are too far away from one another for public transportation to be effective. It's just too 5/13/20194:55PM spread out from where you live and where amenities can befound. 230 Santa Clarita could use more pedestrian bridges over the major streets, which would connect 5/13/20194z1PM neighborhoods with commerce. Lyons Ave could use at least two, Wiley Canyon at least one and Orchard Village could use aaeonnd one between Old Orchard | and the neighborhoods by P|aoeritaJr High for students tnsafely traverse. 231 Too many necessities in the same areas leading to a lot of congestion and traffic. Adding a 5/13/20194:11PM Cnatcn near the mail will make life an much worse. We need to invest in more ways tnget around the city without using vehicles. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 232 The lights take too long and people run red lights because they dnnot want mwait. 5/13/20194:08PM 233 Poorly paved streets and freeway and congestion 5/13/20193:49PM 234 1 recently moved up to the area from much more congested Valley Village / North Hollywood, so 5/13/20193:48PM I actually think transportation in Santa Clarita is a breath of fresh air by comparison. But plan for the future, the city is only going mget more and more crowded. 235 Not enough pedestrian bridges. Buses need more pull out lanes. 5/13/20193:38 PM 238 Traffic yumajor intersections 5/13/20193:05PM 237 Reckless driving on streets located in high volume residential areas (for example Sandy Lane 5/13/201911:59AM JakeaWay) could seriously benefit from speed bumps- with all nfthe parking nnthe sides nf the streets, and pedestrian traffic from children- it's very dangerous with the speed of the cars 238 Speed nf1-|aneroads inhjiyh-vn|umeresidential areas. 5/13/201911z3AM 239 traffic moves too fast. there is a lot of traffic. few options to get across town. 5/13/20199:57AM 240 Tnmany residents and not enough space 5/12/20198z7PM 241 Bike paths arefantasido! Getting tnbike lanes is adanyernua activity. 5/12/20198:52 PM 242 Turn lanes are too short and crowd various spots nnSn|edadand Valencia 5/12/20197:19AM 243 Too much traffic. 5/11/20195:33PM 244 All roads lead to Rome that is Henry Mayo, FazeyMedioal. Church, Malls drop points will be 5/11/2019 1:30 PM the heart nfthe community. Study Japan commute byrail all train leads mTokyo. The kind nf route in Santa Clarita will not encourage people to ride more often during events in Central Park, 4th of July on Parks and Malls. Buses are too remote to homeowners. And if there is one bus stop it's route does not include the place nfmost interest. 245 Maybe, one more arterial road from East to West SCV. I take Soledad Canyon Rd to work 5/1020199z2AM everyday and it can still get congested at times even with the new road at Newhall Ranch/Golden Valley. Something that would allow for residents to cross from CC to Newhall/Valencia faster, such aathe Via Prin*aaaaroad expansion! 248 too many cars, traffic 50/20197:41PM 247 Too much traffic, anmuch growth 50/201910:38AM 248 Transportation in SCV is fantastic compared to LA but, everything can be improved. A 5/0201910:32AM pedestrian bridge over Bouquet Cnyand Valencia b|vdwould beappreciated. 249 Too many cars nnthe road 5/7/201910:28AM 250 Traffic, too many cars. 5/7/20199z8AM 251 Too many single occupant drivers. 5/7/20198z5AM 252 Traffic congestion! 5/4/201912:12PM 253 Development and new housing. City streets are pretty good now but when new housing 5/1/20195:59PM developments in Canyon Country, Plum Canyon, and Newhall Ranch start building the increase intraffic will make the city horrible tnget around in- 254 1.Too many cars. 2.Poor freeway design (|5QSB14) 5/1/201910:59AM 255 Traffic, need more bike and bus 4/30/20191:50PM 256 Not enough safe biking areas along City streets 4/30/20191:48PM 257 Traffic iagoing up 4/30/20191:39PM 258 | don't think it's too bad, compared to LA. However if commuted daily | would want more 4/29/20193:32 PM frequent trains and buses. 259 Congested freeways, 1-5 construction and wrecks on the 14 force traffic off the freeway and jam 4/28/20198:00PM the streets 280 More buses and metro 4/28/20193:05PM 75/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 281 Too much congestion, lack nfsafe bicycle parking yurestaurants, shopping etc. 4/28/20197:38AM 282 Too much traffic especially at the Newhall Ranch/ Bouquet intersection. Also the speeds are too 4/27/201910:50PM fast. 283 Speeding 4/24/20199:18PM 284 Everything is so spread out it seems very expensive to run an efficient public transportation 4/24/201910:52AM system. Also, the city has been designed with streets acting as hiyhwaya, anthey are great for oam, but horrible for everyone else. 285 Automotive congestion at major commute times and when there is a major accident on the 4/24/20198:53AM freeways surrounding SCVthat requires rerouting thmtown. 286 bikes and cars being able tnshare the road 4/22/20192:29PM 287 Rapid transit moutside the valley 4/18/20194:03PM 288 parked cars on Lyons avenue from my exposure and jaywalking across Lyons Avenue by 4/18/201911z1AM Walnut street, again only what | really get exposed too daily, 289 Congestion too many cars nnthe roads going too fast. Not enough ways mget from one side 4/18/20197z8AM of town to the other in a quick manner. Left and right turn lanes on major roads are backed up and you have msit through several lights mget through. 270 |tiaanmuch better than itwas inthe past. Just keep upthe good work. 4/17/201910:43PM 271 Lack nfbike paths inSaugus. 4/17/20193:00PM 272 Large almost empty busses. 4/17/20199:18AM 273 Too few roads and alternate routes. 4/17/20197:52AM 274 Traffic nnthe B14freeways has really become anissue. 4/16/20198:39AM 275 1 think that the bike paths are wonderful but we could use more of them and heavily used areas 4/16/20197:55AM could have alternate routes. 278 Overcrowded and too many new developments 4/16/20193:31AM 277 1 think introducing the bus and walking/biking to younger children would help them grow up 4/15/20199:52PM without the stigma that it isn't cool to ride a bus or walk/bike somewhere. Our City is easily Uikeab|efor errands/outings but itneeds mbemore normalized. 278 Too many cars. :) 4/15/20199:44PM 279 Tnmany people! Only one main freeway inand out. Stop building!!! 4/15/20197:53PM 280 The only option for most people is to drive. If cycling and transit was an option, it would be 4/15/20198:25PM better for everyone. 281 Sohnn|buaea 4/15/20198:15PM 282 Cars drive too fast nnmajor streets. | would not feel safe riding abike. 4/15/20195:43PM 283 The bus takes way too long to actually be useful for every day travel. It used to take my sister at 4/15/20193:58PM least an hour to get accross town. The bike trails are wonderful but only accessible to the never parts nfthe city for the most part 284 Traffic is getting worse because there are mn many cars. 4/15/20193:35 PM 285 bicycling/bus use iainconvenient; encourages car use 4/15/20191028AM 288 The timing on the signals are not synced very well. I see green lights where no cars go through 4/14/20195z0PM the intersection and a|ine or cars at the red lights in many cycles. 287 Congestion around the mail. 4/14/201911:58AM 288 Hazardously designed roads. They're massive and people drive at unsafe speeds. 4/12/20199:49AM 289 Too many people, too many cars . 4/11/20198:05PM 290 Nnpedestrian bridge from target tnhome goods. Going under the bridge iafine inthe day time, 4/10201911z8PM 7O/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg but people get attacked yunight. 291 Not sure; | just moved hem on March 292 the eight -lane intersections in SCV sould have been designed as bridge overpasses instead of the crazy wide crosswalks that they are. 293 Cross town traffic 294 Too many cars traveling far too fast on Copperhill. Aggressive drivers add to the problem. Insufficient road rule compliance and enforcement 295 Auto traffic 296 Driving tnevery destination. 297 only having one or two major cross valley streets to cut down on heavy traffic eg: soledad/ Golden valley msierra inthe am/pmdrive times 298 Inept scheduling professionals, not enough connections to the "outskirts" of town. 299 Consider that folks going to the gym drive their cars to the gym. For some reason, biking is considered transportation, not exercise. 300 The growing population and commuters who use cars. 301 too much development without adding more roads 302 Distracted drivers. 303 The relationship between bikers and car drivers 304 Too many cars with very aggressive speeding drivers. We think twice about taking a trail that requires riding near a55mph street. 305 1 didn't know there was a big problem? Compared to the valley and the west side, we are very fortunate! 306 Santa C|aritaiaspread out, hilly, and drivers drive way too fast. 307 Mindaet. Getting people to understand that growth equals more traffic and if you drive your car you will add tnthe traffic. Snget out nfyour car, because growth will occur. 308 public transit 309 Too many people, too many houses with more in development and not enough open roads. 310 First mile /Last Mile 311 Non -motorized transportation is inherently dangerous in Santa Clarita due to numerous multi- lane traffic intersections that require crossing to navigate the bike path network. We have a wonderful newvnrk, but eliminating high risk intersection crossings with over/under-pass opportunities would help mitigate these risks and alleviate people's concerns with riding/walking. 312 People driving mfast 313 Over crowded city 314 Traffic 315 Intersections like Newhall Ranch, and Bouquet Cyn. To many homes and roads dedicated only tncars. Look yuCnpperhiUand Seon.absolutely terrible for cyclists. 318 Traffic congestion. |tiaturning out mbelike downtown LA. Stop the building nfhouses. 317 Lack nfagood system. More frequent buses, and add arail system that works well. 318 Definitely the lack of accessibility to the neighborhoods when there is a problem on 1-5 especially during holiday periods. The Hillcrest Parkway housing division only has one way in and out (at least public roads) and there REALLY needs to be more. What happens in an emergency (like a fire) and all of the residents have to evacuate all at once ... remember what happened to Paradise, CA. Last Thanksgiving holiday period was completely intolerable. 40/2019818PM 4m/20197z8PM 40/20192:18PM 4/8/20191z7PM 40/20199:42AM 4m/2019923AM 4/8/201912:20AM 4/7/20197z2PM 77/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 319 Rude soccer moms who think their schedule iathe only thing that matters. 40201910:28AM 320 Too many cars 4/7/201910:07AM 321 Traffic 4/7/20199z8AM 322 Traffic 4/7/2019923AM 323 Congestion 4/7/20198z8AM 324 1 know the freeway is outside city control but the traffic on it for work commutes is our biggest 4/7/20197z8AM headache 325 Does aantadaritaendorse Vision Zero? |fnot then that's the biggest issue. 4/6/201911z8PM 328 too many cars 4/6/201910z8PM 327 Building too many homes for the size of the town. We are cutting down every hill and mountain 4/6/20199:59PM to bring more people in. This is unsustainable on many levels. With the added people comes added traffic. I heard the mayor say people would give up their cars if they had better options. This iaridiculous. And this doesn't even begin maddress the water issues. 328 Cell phone use by drivers 4/6/20199:58PM 329 Too many people and not enough roads. 4/6/20197:00PM 330 Speed and distracted driving. 4/6/20198:49PM 331 Drivers are too much in a hurry, don't slow down, and no regard for others on or next to the 4/6/20198z8PM roads. 332 The speed humps on Pamplico near Foster Elementary school are terribly designed and have 4/6/20198z4PM ruined the street. If these are used throughout the city I'd vote for anyone EXCEPT the currently elected officials. 333 Lack nflanes nnmajor arterial. 4/6/20195:33PM 334 Increasing car traffic. 4/6/20192:55PM 335 Schools allowing students mtravel outside their immediate area. 4/6/20192:28PM 338 There are too many people, more people moving here, everyone needs a car to get around, 4/6/20192:11PM and there's not enough housing density and infrastructure msupport the volume. It doesn't help that speed limits keep rising. 337 Traffic congestion. 4/6/201912:21PM 338 The roadways are yucapacity and more housing is continuing to be built. More bike paths that 4/6/2019 11:55AM connect to outlying areas would help. It may require the County to be a partner and help connect the paths/trails. Maybe builders would also need to contribute. 339 Drivers using phones and speeding 4/6/201910:34AM 340 Cars drive really fast. Crosswalks don't feel safe yutimes. 4/6/201910:19AM 341 Compared to further south, we've got it good here, but with the population growing, we need to 4/6/20199:54AM stay ahead of the curve and anticipate where the high traffic areas will be in the future. 342 Traffic aathe population grows. 4/6/20199z7AM 343 Congestion inValencia 4/6/20198:57AM 344 Overcrowded. Stop over developing. Our streets cannot handle more homes and more traffic 4/6/20198:43AM lights. 345 School pick upand drop off throughout the valley. 4/6/20198z8AM 348 Traffic starting to get heavy at certain times of day. Railroad and Newhall Ave in particular 4/6/20198z8AM morning rush hour. Limited B/charging infrastructure 347 No metro. We need metro to come out here. 4/6/2019 8:02AM 348 1 don't think that most people who live in the valley commute within the valley. The cars are 4/6/20197:45AM 7D/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg needed for shopping and carrying kids mgroceries, etc. 349 Too many cars 350 New developments (Newhall Ranch and Tejon Ranch) will cripple |ntemtate 5. 351 Too many people. Traffic iabecoming ridiculous. 352 Traffic congestion. 353 ACCIDENTS FROM SPEED|NG!!Traffic Jam, especially the Bouquet and Valencia intersection in the afternoons, also BnuquetCyn. Newhall Rd heading tnthe 14yeta bad inthe AMa. 354 Roads need tnconnect (Via Prinoeaaaoff Wiley, for instance) 355 Angry, impatient motorists. Adding more homes but not more jobs, meaning you're just putting more frustrated impatient commuters on the road. Foolish uses of cars like every parent dropping their kid off yuschool. 356 Limited public options. 357 The speed demons and the never ending construction nn|-5. 358 Traffic 359 Huge intersections and stop lights, how about roundabouts? 380 Not enough major roads for all the cars. 381 Traffic accidents that clog up the major freeways and only having one or two major smaller roads available tnget out. 382 Too much vehicle traffic 383 Too much traffic from overdevelopment. 384 Too many people inlove with their cars 385 Traffic 386 Bikes have tnshare traffic lanes in45-5O mph areas 387 Too many cars on the road because there's too much development. We are way too overpopulated. Stop building! 388 Building /influx of people is FAR outpacing the infrastructure currently in place. 389 Traffic during morning and afternoons 370 Lack nfbike and walking access for students going mschool. 371 Public transit out nfthe valley isn't good enough 372 Not enough PUBLIC transportation to convince selfish people to make USE of it instead of driving singly everywhere WITHIN SantaCJarita. 373 Main streets are yrid|nokedduring peak traffic times 374 Too much traffic 375 Commuters traffic, city peak commuter times. 378 Too many people, too much building, not enough space for all the new building 377 Traffic congestion. The city is mostly a car -oriented, master -planned suburb, so that is a natural side-eff ect of the market's demand for safe, single-family housing. LA County LAFCO is a huge part nfour problem since they like to build areas out before allowing incorporation or annexation, and they've done a pretty terrible job of looking at the long-term impacts on transportation and density. Compare them mthe the Orange County nrRiverside County LAFCOs, where they allow incorporation much earlier, giving those cities a chance to shape the city mbetter address the community needs. The SC Council has done agreat job nfbuilding a greenbelt around the City, but we're still stuck with the framework created by decisions of LAFCuand the Board nfSupervisors decades ago. 4/6/20197:09AM 4m/2019 7:03AM 4m/201912:02AM 48/20199:59PM 48/20199:10PM 4/5/20198:49PM 4/5/20198z2PM 48/20197:43PM 48/20197z5PM 48/20198:40PM 48/20198z4PM 4/5/20198z3PM 4/5/20198:02PM 48/20195:55PM 48/20195:40PM 48/20195z8PM 7g/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 378 Not enough trains. 48/20193z7PM 379 traffic lights and left hand mrne—both impede the traffic flnw.' 48/20193z2PM 380 Potholes. 48/20193:07PM 381 Motorists hate cyclists 48/20192:57PM 382 Bad drivers 48/20192:48PM 383 Sync your signals and reevaluate the order of lights at intersections. le magic mtn pkwy and 5 48/20192:00PM nbvfframp. Constantly blocked in am due to poorly synced signal lights. |e oreakaide and mobean. Change lights order to not block traffic immediately inside parking lot and jamming up intersection throughput. 384 Too many people, too many cars 48/20191:59PM 385 The traffic on the 14 fvvy. Inefficient public transportation into and out of the Santa Clarita valley. 48/20191z3PM 388 TRAFFIC and the current |5repacking project 48/20191z2PM 387 Lack nfsafe bike lanes inmost areas. 48/2019122PM 388 The size nfneighborhoods that don't have transit with -in 48/201911:33AM 389 This isn't news, but the main arteries of the city are pretty clogged up in the busy times of the 48/201911:14AM day ESP at the four corners. There aren't enough connections to get from one side of the city to the other. 390 Congestion and state nfthe roads. 48/201911:01AM 391 Car lanes that are not properly (or legally) sized. Many lanes that are sub 8foot width. right turn 48/201911:00AM lane on Railroad/ Lyons. Lyons ave @ orchard village, The Old road next to Magic Mountain, eto- 3Q2 Lack nfknowledge nfhow mtake it. 48/201910:50AM 393 Distracted drivers 48/201910:45AM 394 Too many cars. 48/201910:19AM 395 It takes too long. It can also be very expensive, unreliable, or difficult to manage with tight 48/20199:45AM schedules or small children in tow. Also, many area lack proper sidewalks, |iyhdny, and/or shade. Also, bicycles get stolen frequently so I don't trust it would be there when I return. 396 Traffic and timing nfthe lights. 48/2019921AM 397 Traffic and Speeding 48/2019920AM 398 |nflux/«Duxnfcommuter traffic. 48/20198z3AM 399 Traffic but |dnnot experience itall that much myself. 48/2019822AM 400 Timing nfstreet lights and too many cars all going places yuthe same time. 48/20197:52AM 401 Traffic congestion and speed issues, people going much faster than the already posted. 48/20197z1AM 402 For a large part of the city, the bike paths and paseos are amazing and provide an excellent 48/20198z9AM place for cycling. There are, however a few areas that are not covered by the paths such as in Newhall after the bike path ends. 403 Lack nfschool buses! 48/20198z3AM 404 Congestion 48/20193:45AM 405 Tnnmanyvehidea-oamyivenprinrity 4/4/ O1Q1O:13PM 406 Need more jobs here and a better plan to connect walking/biking paths all over the city. 4/4/ O1QQ:47PM 407 Electric vehicle charging! I hope the City will add or incentivize lots of fast charging stations 4/4/0199z1PM (Level 3) and plenty of J-1772 (Level 2) charging, especially at schools, shopping areas, parks, apartments, Nffioea- 4O8 Diatracted, un-caring drivers are adanyer 4/4/ O1QQz7PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 409 Lack nftrails inSaugus 4/4/20199:18PM 410 Traffic along Valencia from the 5mBouquet. 4/4/2019923PM 411 Allowing our children safe ways mcross busy streets. 4/4/ O1Q8z3PM 412 Too many people, too many oam' 4/4/ O1Q8z7PM 413 Overcrowded, too many people for the size nfthe streets, constant traffic 4/4/ O1Q8zOPM 414 Too many red lights 4/4/ O1Q828PM 415 Not enough options to get through. When you opened Newhall Ranch Road at Golden Valley, it 4/4/ O1Q7:54PM made a huge difference on Soledad. Now you need to get Via Prinsessa opened to Golden Valley and then nnmBouquet. 418 Too many stoplights on major roads change when one person wants to enter or exit a gated 4/4/ O1Q7:48PM community. Many times, 2Otn3Ocars will have mstop and idle mlet one car out. |twould be better to let the one car wait a bit longer until the traffic is clear to change the light. 417 Better train times. 4/4/20197:38PM 418 There are some bottleneck intersections and areas (eg Newhall Ave/ Bouquet / Valencia Ave) 4/4/ O1Q7zOPM 419 the amount and timing of signal lights on Golden Valley Rd. and Newhall Ranch Rd. 50 to 55 4/4/0197z8PM MPH. 3|anea each direodnn, and having to stop yuevery light. 420 Safety for pedestrians and bikers 4/4/ O1Q7:O7PM 421 Connection nfbike paths mcertain areas nfthe city 4/4/ O1Q7:OGPM 422 Too many distracted and speeding drivers trying mmake ared light. 4/4/ O1Q7:O3PM 423 Safety: distracted drivers and those who willfully disregard the law 4/4/ O1Q8:53 PM 424 Only 1way in and out nfSCV. Need another freeway built to connect 14and 210. 4/4/ O1Q8:48 PM 425 Poor transportation connectivity. The bike trails only reach so far. As efficient as they are, they 4/4/ O1Q8:42PM don't reach into the oldest parts of town. That, and aggressive driving culture and illegal speeding. 428 Too many people and not enough roads and freeways 4/4/20198z2PM 427 gentrification, and wasted money on side projects instead of improving the bus system. TOO 4/4/20198z7PM manynn-u-mmaexiatAhereareannnmanyp|aoeathatbeonmeannnyinytndrivetnnr|eawe because nfall the nn-u-mma. 428 There are too many cars on the roads. 4/4/ O1Q8z2 PM 429 Congestion. 4/4/ O1Q8z2PM 430 Rail service more often. 4/4/ O1Q827PM 431 Parents dropping off and picking upchildren yuschools. 4/4/ O1Q824PM 432 Number of Vehicles being introduced by home building. Example: traffic on Bouquet Csnyon is 4/4/ O1Q8:O3PM horrible yet the city is adding 450 more homes on this road. Also have full auto lanes reserved for bibles once past Central Park 433 Overcrowding/too much growth of the town, which will become significantly worse once the 4/4/ O1Q5:5GPM ongoing construction projects are completed. 434 Too many homes vs. street access. 4/4/ O1Q5:43PM 435 To many houses being built bringing in too many people into an infanstructure that was built 4/4/20195z9PM before the city anticipated this many homes being built. Build more roads from one end of this city tnthe other. 438 High speed limits throughout the city. Burbank has much lower speed limits and a much lower 4/4/ O1Q5z8 PM incident nfmotor vehicle mpedestrian/bicycle crashes. 437 The lights are timed very poorly. Very often | have to stop yuevery light nn a main road. Time 4/4/ O1Q5z2 PM the small streets together anthe main roads flow better. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 438 Rush hour traffic along key routes such as McBeanand Bouquet canyon and Copper Hill roads. 4/4/2019 5:15 PM Also there isaton nfcongestion around schools with parents dropping off high adhmdem instead of having the walk nr ride. De*om is a mess in the mornings. 439 Pedestrian safety, traffic issues 4/4/ O1Q523PM 440 No school buses. Everyone has to take their kids tnschool and itreally clogs up the roads. 4/4/ O1Q5:OQ PM 441 Building boom, without new inter valley highways 4/4/ O1Q5:OQPM 442 A LOT of cars. Building more houses in Santa Clarita will cause more traffic problems to 4/4/0195:08PM frequently used streets that don't have enough lanes. 443 Lack nftrain routes 4/4/ O1Q5:O5PM 444 High volume nfcars during commute hours. 4/4/ O1Q5:O3PM 445 Sn|edadcanyon from Reuther tnSierra Hwy. 4/4/ O1Q5:OOPM 448 Traffic. Mostly due to horribly inefficient traffic lights, but also could benefit from fixed 4/4/ O1Q4:O2PM pnthn|ea/unevenrnada.mnrepyuha(ViaPrin*aaaaonnneodnytnV0|eyCyn).widerfreewaya. and all construction being done 5Oxfaster. 447 mn many houses and not enough roads to handle it e.g. Bouquet Canyon 4/4/ O1Q328 PM 448 traffic 4/4/ O1Q3:OGPM 449 Lack of frequent bus routes. It takes 1 hour from Plum Canyon to get to the mail by bus, and it 4/4/0193:03PM takes 10 minutes driving. How dnyou fix that? 450 Trucks with modified exhausts. This is very unhealthy, loud, and destructive. This should be 4/4/ O1Qz2OPM ticketed every time. Regularly I see chimney like snorkles coming from cars. Its call coal rolling. 451 signals that are not syncretized 4/4/20192:08PM 452 Too many cars and too many lights. Public not made aware of alternatives. 4/4/ O1Q 12:56 PM 453 Not enough dedicated bike paths on the roads, especially in high traffic areas. 4/4/ O1Q1z27PM 454 not enough options 4/4/ O1Q1z28PM 455 not enough car lanes 4/4/ O1Q1z1OPM 456 Left turn lights are too short at some locations (e.g. bouquet and Newhall Ranch) during rush 4/4/01912:06PM hour the straight light cycles are even abit short for demand. 457 Traffic iathe overall biggest transportation issue inSanta CJarita 4/4/01911:32AM 458 The growth nfthe city iaoutpacing the expansion nfroad networks. 4/4/ O1Q11z8AM 459 Sharing the roads with bikes and pedestrians. Lack of sidewalks or bike lanes in many areas. 4/4/01910:52AM Snmany cars trying mget mfreeways and main shopping areas. 480 need bridges over busy streets like Via Princessa to the train station and across Sierra Hwy 4/4/01910:51AM 481 The continued growth of the city, while the throughput nfthe streets remain relatively 4/4/ O1Q 10z7AM unchanged. I would like to continue to see open space preservation to reduce the building of new residential developments. 482 Too much emphasis on improving traffic flow rather than reducing cars & trucks on the road. 4/4/ O1Q1O:38AM 483 Over population. 4/4/ O1Q1O:11AM 484 Aggressive, impatient, careless drivers. 4/4/ O1Q1O:11AM 485 | don't know. 4/4/ O1Q 10:08AM 486 Reckless driving hands down. Close second iacongestion (stop building houses, mmare maxed 4/4/ O1QQ:54AM out!). Third, the traffic light synchronization is terrible. We need a CCTV system like in Seoul -- that may discourage crime and incidents where drivers hit and run. | would feel safer aa a pedestrian and bicyclist. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg work. 488 Too much -expanding housing causing way more cars than the streets are designed to handle. 4/4/2019928AM There increasing traffic that ia causing way too many delays. 489 Very poorly timed traffic signals which are slow to respond to current traffic conditions. 4/4/ O1QQ:OQAM 470 Congestion during rush hours. 4/4/ O1Q8:53AM 471 Roads are getting more crowded. Lights need to be sequenced. There is entirely too much time 4/4/ O1Q 8:51AM wasted waiting yured lights with nnone yuthe crossing street 472 Lighting when dusk] dark 4/4/ O1Q8z5AM 473 TOO MUCH DEVELOPMENT and NOT ENOUGH ROADS. Useless public transportation. 4/4/019824AM Idiotic development plans that assume residents will never leave their neighborhoods and will not commute outside the Santa CJaritaValley. 474 Roadway safety, particularly pedestrian/bicycle safety 4/4/ O1Q 823AM 475 Absurd increase indevelopment 4/4/ O1Q821AM 478 too many homes 4/4/ O1Q8:O5AM 477 Increasing number nfcars nnsame roads and reckless drivers. 4/4/ O1Q8:O3AM 478 Roads and paths not keepinyupwith yrnwth. 4/4/0197:57AM 479 Limited buses 4/4/ O1Q7:47AM 480 Sidewalks and walkways were not properly designed to make easy access to buildings, retail 4/4/ O1Q7z4AM centers, etc. Many times there is not a clear path or direct path from sidewalks and intersections to businesses. It makes walking between |noyuinna challenging. 481 People using Waze and other apps to cut through neighborhoods (like Sand Canyon) to avoid 4/4/ O1Q7z3AM traffic on the freeways during rush hour. They tend to drive too fast which makes it unsafe for the residents who are walking, cycling or driving. 482 Vehicular traffic due moverbuilding. 4/4/20197z1AM 483 Traffic is Santa CJahta's#1problem. The long lights yumany intersections just increase the 4/4/20197z0AM stress nydriving inacrowded city. 484 Distracted drivers. I plan my walking route to lessen potential "interactions" and I often have to 4/4/20197z7AM catch the driver's eyes mbesure they see meand will stop. 485 Rudeness. People are I a hurry and are not polite. TOO MANY CARS. It has gotten so 4/4/0197z0AM crowded. 488 Too many cars going too fast 4/4/ O1Q7:15AM 487 Limited ways to get into and out of the valley, volume of vehicles in the valley 4/4/20197:15AM 488 Streets are tncrowded 4/4/20197:08AM 489 POOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CAN NOT GuuNMAJOR CROSS TOWN ROADS 4/4/20197:06AM WITHOUT ARED LIGHT AJALMOST EVERY INTERSECTION 490 Too much car traffic 4/4/20198:55AM 491 People running red lights 4/4/20198z3AM 492 Too few roads and the few roads are like freeways. This concentrates traffic causing a 4/4/20198z0AM concentration and congestion. We need more roads that are smaller ... more connection or ties. This will never happen ... too late. Someone listened tnaTraffic Engineer long ago and made this decision. Look at Traffic Engineers. None of them have been on a bike or walked in their lives. They have nnclue about pedestrians 493 Amount nftraffic, distracted drivers 4/4/20195:50AM 494 Congestion atSaugus junction 4/4/20194:40AM 495 availability, and convenience 4/4/20192:59AM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 496 Traffic and potholes. The one that gets meevery day isNacerita Canyon. There are failing rocks, wet amaa, pnthn|ea, mud, bike riders, and speeders. Can the mountains have fencing and rails mavoid failing rock? The bike riders take the entire road. 497 Traffic signals are not aligned, you have tnspeed tnavoid red lights. 498 need more roads 499 Too many single occupancy cars 500 Crowded roads 501 Speeding 502 Traffic nn5freeway 503 People incars dnnot look for pedestrian nrbikes 504 Light rail would begreat! 505 Theft and crime. 506 Speed and aaftey 507 People, cell phones, distractions 508 Growing traffic 509 The city's constant building new homes and business parks creating mass traffic. New roads will Not alleviate the congestion problem ifthe city does not stop building! 510 Disrupted traffic flow through poor traffic signal synchronization. There are many areas in town with sequential signals that are poorly synchronized and highly disruptive ... and very frustrating. 511 finding ways mreduce congestion yupeak times maximize use nfexisting roadways 4/3/201910:27PIVI 4/3/20199:40PIVI 4/3/20199:40PIVI 4/3/20199z8PIVI 4/3/20199:03PIVI 4/3/20198z8PIVI 4/3/20198z2PIVI 4/3/2019829PIVI 4/3/2019825PIVI 4/3/2019825PIVI 4/3/2019824PIVI 4/3/2019820PIVI 4/3/2019829PIVI Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q8 If the City could do THREE things to improve mobility in Santa Clarita, what would you want the City to do? Build more bike/multi-u... Increase connectivity... Build more bike lanes Reduce delay on major... Decrease vehicle spee... Increase shade coverage (e.... Construct safer... Implement traffic calm... Add more bike parking Build more sidewalks Increase bus service Improve street Install more water fountains Expand the Add more car parking , all'llsw4'lvec (27 ':)[JIIl)Il) c[[ 38 85 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Build more bike/multi-use trails 59.85% 374 Increase connectivity between activity/commercial centers and surrounding neighborhoods 44.34% 278 Build more bike lanes 382296 239 Reduce delay nnmajor highways 34.29% 215 Decrease vehicle speeds nncertain roads 20.28% 127 Increase shade coverage (e.y,street trees, transit ahe|tem) 18280/0 114 Construct safer intersections 18.02% 113 Implement traffic calming measures on streets (e.g., speed humps, traffic circles, curb extensions, etc.) 15250/0 95 Add more bike parking 13.08% 82 Build more sidewalks 12.7896 80 Increase bus service 12.44% 78 Improve street and pedestrian -scale lighting 10.8996 87 Install more water fountains 8.8196 54 Expand the Uty'abikeahareprogram 6.3896 40 Add more car parking 42596 28 Total Respondents: *27 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q9 Provide your email address to receive updates about the Plan. uosweve 37 ;':'llJill:)ll)e 29,E 87 / 146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q10 Are there any additional ideas, comments, or concerns you would like to share regarding mobility in Santa Clarita? 98 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg # RESPONSES DATE 1 Please bring bike path to Alamogordo area and install pedestrian bridge to the park 1/12/20204:00PM 2 Transients living under bridges in bike trails is getting to be a problem with their things being 12/22/201910:19PM spread all over the trail and inthe way. They should bemoved tnmore unused parts nfthe wash that aren't an inthe way. 3 timing of crosswalks is inconsistent, if there are X seconds allotted per lane of traffic, let's make 12Y12/20198z5AM it consistent around the city. And their should be no right turn on red when the pedestrian light has been ignited on the crosswalk. 4 Need bike lane from (1) Newhall Station to Placerita Canyon, and (2) to extend bike path to get 12/3/20192:04PM around Magic Mountain tnFue128.for excursions mPimand beyond. 5 Reduce speed limits where children walking to and from school. Construct Paseo or safer 11/18/201911z8AM ornaainy areas for children e.g. azrnaa Plum Canyon Bd. 8 There needs to be a culture change within the City of Santa Clarita that focuses on pedestrians 11/18/201911:06AM and cyclists and safe driving. If you actually read the FAQs on the website they're so focused on drivers don't read signs so there's no point doing this and that, and the focus in CA is on through traffic etc. If the city is accepting of bad driving, speeding, etc then it sends a message to the community about how little you care about pedestrian safety. Also, can we get more frequent trains mLA? The train iafantastic! 7 Thank you for all the safe bicycle paths to get from one end of Santa Clarita to the other. The 11/13/20198:42PM addition of bicycle lanes near doctor's offices and shopping would be helpful. The need to multiple places to secure personal bicycles while at shopping centers and health facilities would bevery helpful. 8 Please keep up the good work. I would love for you to continue to bike path going up golden 11/3/20198:17AM valley behind the newly built houses Q Need better attention to malfunctioning traffic lights -- many times the malfunctioning goes on 10/30201911:48AM for days Qdays —mm lights coming nnwhen there's nnturning traffic, etc. 10 Routine communication nnschedules, routes, and costs. 1027/20199z4AM 11 Stop building new homes inSCV.Traffic iasaturated and ridiculous. 1026/20198:00PM 12 SCVia a really large city. It can take uptn3O mina to get across it add in everyone that drives 1026/2019 12:32 PM themselves and traffic can increase that time. More frequent and comprehensive bus lines can help people that work locally will help reduce traffic 13 1 appreciate the city making an effort to include citizen feedback in the creation of the Master 1026/201912:18PM Plan. I understand that Santa Clarita is a car oriented city. However, there has been in a shift in demand for alternative modes of travel due to congestion issues and climate related issues. While infrastructure is very important to try to get people to walk, bike, and use public transit more, them also needs mbe programs that educate/encourages people muse these travel methods. It is hard to get people to change their behaviors, therefore driving has to become |eaa convenient than alternative modes of travel to yet people out nftheir cars. 14 Please put lights on the street from Mac bean parkway tru orchard village closed to Lyons ave 1026/20192:21AM iareally dark yunight 15 We don't need more bike stuff. Leave things alone. You think you are doing good, but this anti- 1024/20192:42PM car stuff iastupid. 18 Ywould like mride mybike nnthe sidewalk iamore safety 1024/20198:48AM 17 Santa Clarita's bicycle plan has been developed for recreational cyclists, not commuters and 1023/20199z1PM other people who would like to use their bicycles as a means of practical transportation. At this point, top priority should be given to projects that help people get from outlying neighborhoods mSanta C|arita'a business and retail centers. 18 More B/Charyem. 10/19/2019 1:57AM 19 Build more off street bike trails. 9/29/20195z8 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 21 No. 8/24/20191029PM 22 Speed limits need to be CLEARLY posted on trails. The cyclists ride too fast and are a danger 8/24/20199:54PM to young kids and families on the trails, especially near parks. They should also not be able to ride in a huge pack and take up the lanes. 23 Keep expanding the bike/running trails. 8/24/20198z7PM 24 Create a Campaign to have walkers/bikers/runners to Stop/Look/Listen/Cross. Just because 8/24/20198:18PM you have the right away doesn't mean you should cross. If you are dead does it matter if you were right? 25 1 run on the trails every weekend and love them. It would be great to have more water fountains 8/24/20198:18PM and make them wider m accommodate the runners along with the bikes. Alot nfthe time runners can't see the bikes and we have to run along the side of the path to allow the bikes to ynpast us. Wider trails would begreat. 28 CnpperhiUiabecoming the next 4O5. 8/24/20195z1PM 27 No 8/24/20195:13PM 28 Overall, the City is doing a good job. The paseos are a huge benefit, and much appreciated. 8/24/20195:06PM Thank you. 29 1 LOVE the bike paths and paseos in town and make regular use of them! I love the new 8/24/20195:05PM numbering system on paths for informing law enforcement of your location on the paths. Keep up the great work! 30 I'm set more cars running red lights at busy intersections, maybe stationing deputies at these 8/24/20193:24PM intersections would help. 31 | run the sidewalks and trails of this city on adai|y basis and have noticed that drivers do not 8/24/20193:04 PM look both ways when adriveway nrroad turns onto adivided street. Medians make drivers blind mthe right when they can only turn right. Countless times | have nearly been hit nrhad mget the driver's attention mcross adriveway nranintersecting street. 32 Yes, stop building so many houses! An increased population creates less mobility due to horrific 8/24/201912:51PM traffic on surface streets and highways. We moved here 11 years ago because Santa Clarita was alovely small town onmmunity. Now, it's turned into the San Fernando Valley!!! The air quality is hnnib|e, the traffic ia horrendous and, the crime rates are skyrocketing! Increased population equates mdecreased mobility. 33 The think that makes Santa C|aritaanamazing iaits public use trails. 8/24/201912:48PM 34 More water fountains along trails! 8/24/2019 12:29 PM 35 No 8/24/201912:10PM 38 Bike path in the Bouquet wash was "proposed" years ago and part of that plan. With increased 015/20198:50PM traffic along this route over the years, a dedicated bike path in the wash will allow for a third lane for traffic and keep families on bikes from competing with 50mph cars, thus increasing the use nyalternative transportation. 37 There has been a good effort to make Santa Clarita biker/walker friendly, but there are still 8/4/ O1QzO2PM many spots that don't have good biking or walking access. We should continue the paseos all the way to Rio Dulce and extend them towards LA to Whitney Canyon Park (and beyond) . So you can access popular hiking spots via trail and don't have mdrive. Connecting trail systems for hiking/running so people can go long distances without needing a car. Also, a trail from Canyon Countries directly to Newhall (over the hill). Add more bike paths and trails in town, so biking iajust aaconvenient aadriving. 38 Improve the condition nfSierra highway especially the section north nfSn|edad. Sidewalks are 8/3/201911:02PM either broken nrnonexistent. This street has never been repawedfor years! 39 TRAFFIC |STHE NUMBER ONE ISSUE WHY |STHE CITY NOT DEALING WITH IT? 8/3/2019727AM 40 Add more bike share locations 7/31/20197:41PM 41 1 really enjoy all of the paths and options we have in the City. Where feasible, establishing 7/29/20199:18AM separate mountain bike and hiking trails. Both are great uses but when trails are busy can cause some close calls. Creating dirt/DGpaths and opening upfire roads where Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg appropriate/cost effective could beagreat option madd more bike and pedconnectivity without the cost of paving out new trails. This would also allow for more gravel biking options in the City. Having Sheriff patrols on paseos/trails would be valuable (they may already do this |\m seen them nn*a nrtwice) m ensure these are safe ways tntravel. Establish e-bike regulations for trails: perhaps permitting them on pawed trai|a, with aset speed limit for safety. 42 Great job! 7/24/20195:42PM 43 Concerned about over development/population 7/23/20195:51PM 44 Encourage employers to have off work hours so those going to and from work will be spread 7/23/20191:09PM over alarger time frame. 45 BectriotmUeya vans that ynInto neighborhoods with drop offs yusuper markets . schools . 7/19/20198:35PM pharmacies etc 48 The city has done great work mcreate the infrastructure for cycling and jogging (such as the 7/17/2019 1020AM paaena). People here want m commute via bike, but itiatoo dangerous with the high speed of traffic and lack of bike lanes or even shoulders on major roads, where most commuters need to go. 47 Bike valet for certain areas in certain times of day might really help. For example Old Town 7/16/20195z2AM Newhall on Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun from say 6pm until 9pm. At the Farmers Markets on Sat and Sun. /& the mail perhaps. 48 I'm using the Green Santa Clarita App as a tester; we like it! I mentioned it earlier, but people 7/14/20194:05PM need to be prevented from stopping in crosswalks and impeding bicycles. This happens every time | use bike paths along Sn|edadCyn. 49 Build more cross -valley connectors, like Via Princessa going through. Residential growth 7/13/201910z3PM outside city limits impacts our streets but idon't know what the City can do. 50 Nope—stop wasting your money on the middle of fucking parkways and start putting the money 7/13/20192:50PM toward ahitthat makes the city better for PEOPLE 51 Sharrows and slower speed limits on major thoroughfares would increase the safety for 7/13/20192:49PM bicyclists 52 Not yuthis time 7/13/20191z3PM 53 Speed advisory nnmulti use trails for the safety nfpedestrians and runners. Some cyclists are 7/13/201911:09AM very aggressive and rude. 54 Sheriff sweeping bike paths for homeless camps, Qdrug selling. 7/12/20198:34PM 55 More bike trails p|eaae— extend the ones we have for safe ridding no streets 7/12/20195z4 PM 56 Mopeds mopeds mopeds should becheaper and allowed 7/12/20193:08PM 57 i bike 5k a year most of it in the SCV.. love the protected bike paths... please add more... most 7/12/20199:50AM of my riding is for exercise/pleasure a opposed to transportation... it is great not encountering streets, intersections, and traffic' 58 As a biker I get frustrated that walkers and runners are in my path instead of off to the side. 7/12/20195:47AM 59 None 7/11/20199:45PM 80 Would be great to have the business along the bike path have patios that opened up to the bi ke 7/11/20197:18PM path. Especially along sierra hwy and bouquet cyn. Instead you look at the back of buildings & trash cans when you ynby. Bndhicoffee shop should have apatio yuthe back. 81 No 7/11/20198:43PM 82 Just some bike path connections to north of Copperhill and and bring school buses back (they 7/11/20198:06PM must be more cost effective on an many levels, right?) 83 Make sidewalks wider, maybe even cement over parkways that would save on watering and 7/11/20192:13PM make walking for convenient. 84 Dockless mobility has been improperly implemented in every major city nationwide. 7/11/20191:30PM 85 maybe provide electric car charging stations? 7/11/201911z1AM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 86 | think the City does apretty great job already and it's wonderful that they are still trying m 7/11/20191117AM improve. 87 City should revisit the "triangle of visibility" at all shopping centers with respect to placement of 7/11/201911:00AM signs versus. Often times shopping center signs are situated such that they block the drivers view nfpedestrians and bicyclists. 88 Awareness of high speeding and phone usage while driving. More proactive sheriffs on this. 7/11/20199:33AM 89 CONNECT BOUQUET CREEK TRAIL ACROSS NEVVHALLRANCH ROAD AND CONNECT 7/11/20199:08AM nJBOUQUET CANYON BDBIKE LANE NORTHBOUND 70 Perhaps a highly visible and persistent campaign to promote the use of riding bikes and 7/11/20199:05AM outlining routes aimed at the general population to use for short/simple trips rather than taking a car .... aiding in health benefits, reducing traffic, and ease of getting places. Maybe also send out brochures on how short trips to the grocery store, restaurants, retailer, etc. can ease the traffic burden as well as how to outfit a bike for running errands, how to negotiate traffic, etc. 71 The homeless are really starting to encroach on the bike trails, | stopped riding my bike in van 7/11/2019 8:58AM Nuys because itwas unsafe 72 Those rental bikes stationed throughout the city was a not so well thought through ideal. They 7/11/20198:54AM obstruct walkways and I have seen several just discarded on the side of paseos. I think it sort of ^oheapena^the City some what. Maybe have the bikes inastore with adeposit for return, like every else | have rented abike from. 73 Better pedestrian street crossing near Old Town Newhall/DMV areas, with the blinking lights 7/11/20198:49AM and marked crosswalks. Replace the speed humps on Abelia with asphalt. The plastic ones we have now are ripping upour oam!!!! 74 Protected bike lane on Bouquet Canyon from Alamogordo to connected bike trails. 7/11/20198:38AM 75 SC has done pretty well in developing trails for biking for pleasure. Unfortunately people have a 7/7/201911:10AM fear of riding on streets where there is a bike lane or lane sharing because though relatively rare, bikers are hit and sometimes killed by distracted or drunk motorists. It will take a considerable effort to change that mindaetenough for people to bike more mwork nrother activities. Biking to restaurants seems like a great idea because you don't have to worry about carrying purchases on a bike, but the lack of secure ways to leave your bike at public locations is too great. People put out a lot of money for their bikes, and crimes of opportunity mean your $2knr more bike could be gone in 10aeonnda. or your easily removed biking aooeaanriea. which could be hundreds of dollars might be swiped. Maybe some fully enclosed secure bike storage would behelpful. The Santa Ana train station has agood one. 78 Please do consider light rail (electric) as mentioned previously. Many major metropolitan cities 7/3/201912:48PM have had networks in place for decades, and it is clean, efficient, and gets more cars off of the road. Santa Clarita already has the capacity with its wide boulevards and even one route, connecting Canyon Country to Valencia via Soledad for example, would make a huge difference. 77 There is too much parking everywhere, we need to reduce the amount of wasted space on 7/2/201912:57PM parkiny, particularly street parking and put in physical barrier protected bike lanes everywhere. 78 Why is traffic stopped on major roads by random red lights. The red lights need to be 6/28/20194:00PM synchronized to better allow traffic flow. Important concept to think about. If a car takes 60 minutes to drive because of red lights, and the same car takes 30 minutes to drive with red lights synchronized, that car will only bennthe road half the time. 79 If the trail that ends at the power facility connected to feedmill rd. more people would commute 6/25/201911:43AM to scorpion, magic mnuntain, and the new housing development by bike. It would make my day a lot safer, than riding the old road. I think it would add a lot of value to the community, and make the trail easily accessible to the new families moving in on magic mountain parkway. 80 Stop making left lanes into left turn lanes. It causes drivers to change lanes suddenly at the last 6/25/201910z4AM moment causing confusion on the road. And stop wasting our money and repave The Old Road north of Lake Hughes Rd in Castaic. The road is broken up and disgusting. We have had the Double C Ranch community here since 2000 and our counsel seems to have forgotten us. Also, we need a speed bump on The Old Road at Black Oak LN in Castaic. Cars speed down Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg this road all the time. Sincerely, Mike Paolnne32805 The Old Road Castac, CalifomiaQ138 United States of America! 81 N/A 8/19/20195:09 PM 82 1. Please add trail connection between Valencia Blvd and Bouquet Canyon Bd. North. As for 8/19/20193:09 PM now, | have to cross 5 entrances/exits around Arco station to get to In-N-Out! 2. The trail pavement between Copper Hills and Industrial Center has an many crack lines! Did the city use the right contractor? 83 | love this town 6/18/20198:56 PM 84 1 think we need more speed bumps. We have cars speeding down our small street every 8/13/20194:56PM morning. 85 No 8/12/2019528PM 88 We just moved into a new community with countless kids, it's located next to Bowman HS. 8/12/201911:02AM Increase bus availability to Golden Valley HS and COC with direct routes. Also make a late bus to yn home after school for the kids who participate in after school program. 87 1 am curious as to why the neighborhoods near Valle del Oro (by McGrath elementRy) and 8/12/201910:48AM Dockweiler Dr. (Lantana Hills) have so many closed off roads/trails that are marked as private property. They would be so convienent if they were for public use, and I would actually be able maccess Old Town Newhall very easily bywalking/biking ifthey were open. 88 Bring scooter that you can rent mSanta C|arita 8/11/20198:06PM 89 Recommend some bike service stations along the trails. From Colorado where they have Dero 8/11/20191:13PM Fixitstations which are neat. QO 1 lived in The Netherlands and the fact that you can get anywhere by bike, and public 8/11/20192:20AM transportation and all of the infrastructure they have make you not want to get in a car due to traffic and more time wasted. If we get better in having safe bike pads, pedestrian crosswalks, bike parkinya people will prefer to use these instead nfgetting the oar, also most importantly, EDUCATION about safe driving and highlight the priority, pedestrian and bike users have over cars, very important. Safety iamyconcern, | don't feel safe crossing (walking nrbiking) indrives like MoBean Parkway, Valencia Blvd, Magic Mountain Parkway, etc since they are vey busy arteries we all use to get msupermarkets aohnn|a. Nffi*aa etc. and where cars drive faster that other streets. Also our area is a very warm area, we need more trees in blvd and important arteries mget natural shade and more green inthe city. 91 bike paths are getting better but many still don't go anywhere. they just end. it would be nice if 80/20197z3AM they connected better. 92 Synchronized traffic -flow software with street sensors and computerized traffic lights that all 8/7/20191:52PM work together in real time mkeep traffic mnviny!!! From this we'll see less pollution from needlessly idling cars and better gas mileage for us all along with a cleaner environment! Win, win. win. 93 i'dlove more train service anthat | could come back and visit more often! 8/6/20198:45PM 94 make better hnuaeiny 88/20197z0PM 95 I'm all for more wheelchair accessible options. 8/4/ O1Q8:51PM QG When designing new bike pyuha, consider putting them parallel tnmain surface street but not 8/4/ O1Q4:48PM sharing the road with cars that iaextremely dangerous. 97 Build more mass transit 8/4/ O1Q 11z2AM 98 Bike path under the Via Princessa bridge has — 31 crass, some up to 12 inches wide making fr 5/29/20199:40PM a rough ride. Despite patches, these are a challenge to ride over. It would be great if they could be repaired the bike paths are great and so safe to ride on. QQ Bui|dmnrereatrnnmfazi|ideaalnnypaaen(ea.thennebybridyepnnpark.VVeatoreekParN 5/29/201910z4AM and open early yu5am. 100 Bike park top nfmylist. 5/28/2019 1:08 PM 101 Stoplight timing should be checked on Golden Valley Road. If driving the speed limit, I am 5/20201912z1PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg stopped atevery red light from Newhall Ranch Road mthe 14each morning. | see that speeding cars can just squeeze through a stale yellow if they take off rapidly and exceed the speed limit. This encourages speeding rather than rewarding safe driving. 102 |'m all about paaaena and overpasses because concern is safety. 5/28/2019 10z0AM 103 The bike paths that we do have are awesome. If we can build more, expand and connect, it will 5/28/2019 10:01 AM be even better. 104 One of the biggest issues is the lack nfsidewalk/bike walk on Magic Mountain mmat of Avignon 5/28/2019 9:56AM driveaUthewaytnMayioMnuntain.then|drnadSnuthnfMayioMnuntain(thebridyeiareal|y scary between Magic Mountain and Rye Canyon Road) all the way uptnCaataio. 105 Thanks for keeping our city so clean and good looking. The city services are wonderful! 5/28/20198:15AM 106 VVnu|d be nice to have asafety call zone nranmethiny..walking in the evening can be 5/28/20198:47AM dangerous and having a blue box with a phone at certain points would help 107 Please improve the safety for our kids to and from the skatepark and soon -to -Be bmx track/bike 5/28/20198:32AM park. It terrifies me watching kids crossing the centre point and golden valley intersection. 108 Does the bike path yn through the |nat boy bridge and through the va|endawater redamadnn. 5/27/2019 1128 PM because this would be great for riders who need to yet to Haa|ey Cyn. We don't have to be on city street for too long. 109 Yea. Unless you have amx in ac*them are not many neighborhoods on this aide of town that 5/27/2019 8z7 PM have been considered for walking or biking. Please have your team look at this side of the city and implement more ways for uatnhave safe passage mschools and shops nnfoot nr bicycle which would increase our spending and also amplify healthy life style choices Thank you 110 Scooter shares and micro commuting are the future. Better than bikes cause bikes are too hard 5/27/20197:18 PM 111 Please make it safer under the bridges on the paaena. There is always asuspect looking 5/27/20198:40 PM person under the bridge on the paaenthat goes under VALENC|Ab|vd near the In n out. There needs to be more security and lighting there. I don't feel safe waking or running there with my baby. 112 1 ride my bike to work and often ride under busy roads, using the bike trail. The most nerve-5/27/20198:37PM wracking part nfmy ride is having to go through those under -passes in the complete darkness. Sometimes there is debris in the rnad, or people sleeping, and | could hit someone or something due to the darkness under those roads. Installing lights would make my commute safer and prevent accidents. 113 Making a big effort toward expanding the local biking community would help with mobil ity/traff ic. 5/27/20198:08PM More bike lanes show the city iaembracing bike commuting. Creating more interesting bike paths (dirt/yrawe|)wnu|d draw in different people. Adding mountain bike trails at local open spaces would yet more people into the apnn, making them more willing to ride their bikes around town. 114 1 would love to see the trails repaired that were damaged in the Sand Fire. I miss the waterfall 5/27/20198:06PM trail terribly! 115 Have more small stores and farmers markets throughout the city near residential 5/27/2019 3:55 PM neighborhoods. There is nnway you can yn shopping for food without oar in this town. Having small enclaves here and there that could be visited On adai|y basis (like Europe) would out down the weekly shopping trips. And would help people not need transportation just tnfeed themselves. More food trucks in neighborhoods. And of course having more mmUnpayinyjobs available would lower the need for thousands nfpeople mcommute every day. 118 No 5/27/20193:52 PM 117 No 5/27/20193:33PM 118 It is very disheartening to see all the City's promotions on biking on the trails when my family, 5/27/20193:30PM WITHIN CITY LIMITS has tnride 3miles nnunsafe Sn|edadCanyon mget tnnearest bike path. 119 biking on the paaenmtrai|a is yreyu, nnthe street it's scary and dangerous. 5/27/20193:21 PM 120 More law enforcement 5/27/20193:18 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 121 None 5/27/20198:07AM 122 The roads around old road between valencia Blvd and Lyons are getting so rough. The traffic is 5/21/20199z1PM getting so bad and summer is going to make things worse. We need more police presence to help with all of the people passing through and driving like maniacs. I don't have any good suggestions for how mimprove the traffic. Sorry guys. 123 Overall I think the city has great options and opportunities for intra city mobility. If there is a safe 5/21/20198:04AM way to get to the Valencia commerce center from Newhall ranch road via biking or walking I'd like to know. If there isn't can you look into making it happen? 124 1 would like to see sharrows implemented in major corridors that do not have safe bicycle 5/20201911z0PM infrastructure. Best examples are. Bouquet canyon, Se*o canyon and Newhall awe/railroad awe 125 1 just want to say thank you! I use the paseos for bike exercise a few times a week. It's 5/20201910z1PM incredible! 128 Please continue to expand the Uty's open space Qyreen belt around the City. | love that | can 5/20/20198:48 PM hike and bike here and hope that we continue to find that balance with our ever expanding City. 127 The pricing of the pace bike share program is good for people who want to use the bike for 5/2020198z5PM VERY short trips. But in Santa Clarita, because it would take longer than 15 minutes to bike anywhere from my house and the surrounding area, that's not really a convenient pricing model. Pace needs to offer subscription options to residents who want to use the bike for several hours (1-3) yuatime. Having to pay by the 15 minute increment is outrageous. | might as well buy a bike, because the amount I would pay to travel around Santa Clarita with pace, I would quickly rack upa$1OObill inaround 2months. Not worth it. 128 1 think the amount of milage in SCV on the paceos is fantastic. I would like to see the actual 5/2020195:47PM mi|ayenneach pathway. 129 1 think our city is becoming as dangerous as LA or Palmdale. I won't let my family risk being 5/2020195:42PM hurt using public transportation yuthis time. 130 PAPER SURVEY: Hit the Trails 5/11/19 5/202019 11z3AM 131 Concerned with the planned Costco addition to the Valencia Town Center. The traffic now is a 5/19/201911:02AM nightmare and with that addition it will even be worse. I would love to have Costco here but perhaps another location would bebetter. 132 as much as | complain, we have awesome bike paths. best ones I've ever had access too. 5/17/20198:18 PM 133 Love what you're doing! 5/18/201911z0PM 134 Other than our freeways are always under construction, but don't think that's a city issue. 5/15/20198:52AM 135 Please remove small bike lanes on major roads. They are very unsafe. PEOPLE DIE! PLEASE 5/14/20198:28 PM REMOVE THESE BIKE LANES 138 Mnrepaaena. 5/14/20195:00PM 137 Smart traffic lights that allow cars tnflow more effidendy. 5/14/20194:18 PM 138 The moronic timing of construction on the freeways cause a horrendous experience trying to 5/14/201912:20PM get home. Although this may not be a Santa Clarita specific issue, it affects its residents greatly. 139 Additional spaces should be provided on buses for bikes. I've been lucky with my bike/bus 5/14/201910z9AM commuting to NnHn, but ifonly one more cyclist is on the bua, mmwouldn't have space for all the bikes. Most of the express busses max out at two. Not enough if you want more people to use their bikes. 140 Bike lane bike lane bike lane connecting the santa clara river trail in canyon country to valencia, 5/14/201910:05AM near golden valley rd and nmwhal| ranch rd.. i dnnt|ike to use the bike lane along an|edad blvd.. 141 Connect existing trails mmore nverpaaaea/bridyea. 5/14/20199:48AM 142 Connect Castaic Safely. There is no safe way for pedestrians or cyclists to commute to Santa 5/14/20199z8AM C|aritafor work. 143 With all the miles of bike patha, how about putting some reaunnma in for us runners? They are 5/14/2019 8:32AM far and few between insome parks. Put them nnthe bike paths please! Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 144 Thank you for making auatainabi|kyapriority aammcontinue mexpand and grow 5/14/20198:24AM 145 1 think the city does a good job of trying to offer alternatives to cars. It is hard since our valley is 5/14/20198:30AM so spread out, but as our density grows it is important to accommodate more bike and pedestrian flow, along with Uber service, so that folks can feel free and safe to leave their cars at home. 148 You are turning SCV into a dump. And, every single one of us who has lived here for decades 5/14/201912:23AM full knows this no matter how much you try to bullshit us about how safe this city is. 147 The City is doing a great job! The people need to complain less, drive less and think more. 5/13/201911z4PM 148 Having more reatrnnmfad|idea along bike paths would be most helpful. 5/13/2019 1022 PM 149 | love the trails. | run 5-10 miles aday nn them, sometimes twice aday | bike alot aawell. | 5/13/2019 8:57 PM probably use them more than anyone in the Santa Clarita Valley, no joke. The paseos and bike trails set uaapart from other cities. More drinking fountains along the trails would begreat. 150 Please open upVia Prin*aaaathrough tnWiley Canyon 5/13/20197:57PM 151 Many of the bike/pedestrian trails run alongside washes/rivers/creeks and more and more the 5/13/20197:03PM homeless are living in the washes. That's not a good mix in a family -oriented community. Keep the homeless out nfthe washes inour community! 152 PaaenLED lighting iavery harsh white. Suggest awarmer hue which iamore inviting and less 5/13/20198:53PM blinding mthe eyes. 153 More dog parka off the trail 5/13/20198:52 PM 154 How about an"On your left" campaign for cyclists. Some ride very fast and pass with nnword 5/13/20198:48PM nfwarning. They can berather rude when confronted. 155 i think getting the rented electric scooter would be very popular. i'd be paying to use it. i used 5/13/20198:48PM the pace bikes once but than i bought my own since bikes are somewhat cheap. if you had rented electric scooter icouldn't afford that but would rent 156 Does the "Give Me Green" app thing work? Can not even find the app on android or apple 5/13/20198:32PM 157 Them needs to be a blind spot mirror on the tail under the Decor bridge. It is asharp turn with 5/13/20194:58 PM nnwalking lane, bikers going 3Omphcan easily collide with runners 158 Stop thinking as biking/walking as "Recreation." Start thinking as biking/walking as the main 5/13/20194:55PM way mconduct everyday life. Take out the sharp speed bumps nnthe paaena 159 There are a lot of parts of fair oaks that are a mile or more from the nearest bus stop 5/13/20194:54PM 180 1 would greatly love to see more pedestrian bridges over the major streets in Santa Clarita. 5/13/20194z2PM Lyons Ave, Wiley Canyon and Orchard Village. 181 Build more roads before you build more homes! 5/13/20194:09 PM 182 | don't think people are aware there are rattlesnakes that live around some nfour trails. Maybe 5/13/20193:49 PM there are warning signs I'm not aware of, but maybe add some at the entrance of trails. 183 | would like to see access tnthe bike trails from Lyons to Orchard village either open the 5/13/20193:38 PM washway up to pedestrians in the area or add a pedestrian bridge at the end of old orchard one to connect to the existing wash trail. A pedestrian bridge over Lyons avenue at old orchard park would also be appreciate and might help the shops struggling inthat center. 184 My family primarily uses the paseos for running and we really wish there was more lighting or 5/13/20193:11PM even officers on bikes who just patrol now and again. Often times we come aornaa homeless people in the wash/under over passes and often times teenagers smoking pot etc. it makes us feel unsure about bringing our kids etc. maybe even some of those safety alarms like college parking garages have. 185 Pedestrian safety is a problem, I will have close calls with cars a least once a week. I was 5/13/20193:11PM almost hit byacar coming out nfthe city hall parking lot last week. 186 1 would like to see more bike share --especially more locations in different parts of the city, as 5/13/20193:06PM well as amove tnelectric bikes like JUMP. 167 1 would love to see more sidewalks along Soledad Canyon Road near Golden Triangle Road-5/13/201912:02PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg on a bike or as a pedestrian, you have to cross twice by the bowling alley to remain on the paseos. Additionally, it would be nice to add sidewalks down Sierra Hwy heading down towards Newhall- I always see people walking in the grass to remain safe on that high speed lane- it would provide more connectivity mthe Open Spaces off of P|azerita, and more connectivity to Newhall 188 Complete the bike trails. Provide safer routes mget tnthe bike lanes. Many nfthe major roads 5/12/20198:54PM in SCVhawe NO bike lanes: Copper HiU, Se*oCanynn. MoBean. etc. 189 No 5/12/20197:19AM 170 Thanks for trying! 5/11/20195:33PM 171 As in any industry, location is key. Bus hub must be near commercial center not far. People like 5/11/20191:51PM to walk. Thus the more access, closer proximity, target destiny and one important feature VISIBILITY of BUS presence in their home area, and in their target destination. 172 No. 5/1020199z2AM 173 Connect the trail behind houses from Central park south to behind Vons, then a pedestrian 50/201910:38AM bridge to the trail behind the new Starbucks at Bouquet Cny/Newhall Ranch intersection. 174 Great job on dedicated bike lanes and multipurpose paths. It was a major reason I started 5/7/20198:50AM biking. I have since reduced my driving by 25% and hope to cut it down another 25% over the next few months. One suggestion: A trolly system that interconnects SC communities and aodvity/shnppinyoentem. 175 Many thousands of City residents travel to jobs via car every day; biking/walking/riding the bus 5/4/ O1Q1z2OPM aren't viable alternatives -- they all take much longer or are completely impractical. The transportation needs of these many residents should be a high priority .. anything that can be done mimprove traffic flow, add additional traffic lanes, etc. 178 PAPER SURVEY 4/30/20191:51PM 177 Please try to build more pedestrian bridges or underpasses to provide safer access to shopping 4/30/20191:48PM centers. PAPER SURVEY. 178 Golden Triangle bike lane no signal. PAPER SURVEY. 4/30/2019 1:40 PM 179 More bicycle racks inshopping centers, etc. 4/30/20195:42AM 180 Need better bike access into Saugus. Beatrnnmfad|idea at Iron Hnme. Newhall Ave, and Lost 4/29/20193:34PM Canyon and other end points not near parks would be helpful for parents and kids. 181 More Driver awareness education/penalties for bicycles and pedestrians. 4/28/20197z7AM 182 We really enjoy riding the trails already in place. There are a few dangerous sections that 4/27/201910:51PM hinder ua'main|yBouquet. 183 I'd love to walk to places, however the speeding and traffic on main roads make it unsafe for 4/24/20199:18PM pedeaterianaand cyclists. 184 Is there not a way to provide lighting along the riverbed trails via the use of solar -powered 4/24/20198:56AM lighting? My ability to ride my bicycle home before/after work is severely impacted by the shorter days that occur at the end of Daylight Savings Time. I believe many more individuals, and even families after work, would utilize the trails network after work in the evening if they were better lit. 185 along most major roads in santa clarita there are no bike lanes OR signage alerting people to 4/22/20192:32PM be aware nfbicycle traffic and allowing space for bikes malso travel on rnada, nor iathere sufficient support from law enforcement to help cyclists feel safe. more bicycle police would help with this, anwould aiynaye 188 With expansion nfCnpperhiU.extend bike path and add trails. 4/18/201911:45AM 187 please see my comment on the map, and I will always will be willing to help, the City has done 4/18/201911z2AM afantastic job nnthis, keep itgoing, thank you, 188 The new signs on the trails that have numbers so emergency services can pinpoint your 4/18/20197:42AM |noadnn in an emergency are great! At trail heads around town there are bigger signs explaining Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg what these smaller # signs are all about. These header signs should also be in Spanish, especially inCanyon Cnuntry8Newhali 189 BnuquetCyn between Alamogordo and Newhall Ranch is adU super dangerous. Its aahame 4/17/2019 10:53 PM there there is no safe way to Central Park other than with a car. This should be a priority. 190 I'm retired and time mylocal driving tnlow traffic hours. Sn|don't have much nfaproblem. | 4/17/20199z2AM use the bike paths only for exercise. 191 Ave Princess west of the bridge. Add a bike lane due to excessive speed of the traffic and that 4/16/20192:48PM 192 It's overcrowded and too many new developments, access to the only freeway in and out is bad 4/16/20193:32AM 193 Stop building more houses and apartments!!! It already feels like "San Fernando light" It won't 4/15/20197:55PM beworth the commute ifitgets much worse. 194 If you want people to take the bus, the bus has to be convenient. Right now, public transit is not 4/15/20198z8PM and that is why more people don't use it. If you want people to cycle, make it safe. Bike share won't help ifyou have mride upSn|edadCanyon road next mcars going 5O+mph. 195 More walking overpasses 4/15/20198:18PM 196 1 love the bike trail system. When I worked at Emblem I used to take it to work every day. It's 4/15/20194:04PM wonderful. But we still have lots of bikers who use Placerita or are on the roads (despite available bike Lanes/etc). I don't know what the solution to that is. I feel like as the city grows it's just going to be a bigger issue. There needs to be better education on how bikers and cars legally interact. There also needs to be aorazkdmwn on speeding! | also feel like while | enjoyed the bike trai|a, the police weren't able to keep aynnd enough eye on things. | saw many a criminal activity on my walks/bike trips. We have the same problem out here in Placerita canyon. It's beautiful, but hard for the police to enforce law this far out. I'm construction calling on people riding motorcycles through the open space or parking on my private property to hike. Needs mbebetter aiynayeand enforcement ifyou're going mkeep expanding it. 197 | love that we already have bike trails that extend throughout the city, more would be better. 4/15/2019 3:38 PM 198 Please sync traffic lights so we are not sitting at red lights causing pollution. 4/14/20195z1PM 199 Bike trails contribute greatly to quality of life here. Perhaps consider some of the more popular 4/14/201912:01PM cycling route and allocate funds m repair roads and/or increase shoulder. Plus BitaCanyn perhaps consider some of the more popular cycling routes and allocate funds to repair roads and/or increase shoulder. P|a*aritaCanynn. The Old Road toward Caataio. Bouquet Canyon. Sierra Highway. Thank you! 200 i very much want to see a multi use trail from the corner of golden triangle and isabella to 4/12/20199:18PM golden valley high school. my children would have walked to school had this had been and option. i believe there is currently adirt utility road where i have proposed this traii some students do walk through what i think is private property to get from golden valley to via princessa on school days (its pretty rugged through there).the intersection of rainbow glen and aoledadiaindire need nfattention. idnnot understand why, with all the traffic going inall dimodnna.thetodntraoka.(anmanyhave|osttheir|iveannthiaaeodnnnftraoNamdthewidth of soledad that there is not a pedestrian bridge here. a lot of very small children (its sometimes difficult to see them when they walk in front of a car) cross from golden triangle to rainbow market then over the tracks and across soledad in rush hour to get to rio vista elementary. there is a crossing guard but some kids are late in the morning or they they are in the after school club and have to walk home alone. a few years ago some children had placed rocks on the train tracks. also, the children from the rinviata neighborhood and the mobile home park cross soledad to go to rainbow market. sit in their parking lot at 7:30 on a school day. the bridge should emend over the train tracks as well as an|edad. And lastly, people have been using this dirt service road as a trail for a long time. i don't buy your motto of "one valley,one city or whatever itis, canyon country always gets short shrift. 201 No more parking! There is plenty nfit! 4/12/20199:50AM 202 Slowing down speeds on all roads. More or added check points, ie DUI . More police presence 4/11/20198:10 PM would be great. | am afan of the trolley system. 203 There also needs mbeasidewalk nnthe east side nfRockwell Cynfrom Summit Pl. m 4/10201911z9PM University Center Dr. Currently you have mwalk all the way mMoBeanmcross safely mynm CnCfrom the Summit neighborhood. Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 204 No 4/10/20199:22PM 205 How can we schedule Copper Hill bike lanes to be swept on a regular basis? The debris sends 4/10/201911:09AM uaclose mthe car lane. Thank you for taking our concerns into consideration! 206 build a 2-lane north -south bridge over the vale ncia/bouquet cny intersection and you will see 4/1020199:45AM traffic jam decrease by 80% Or connect magic mountain pkvvy to soledad cny rd. 207 Excellent bike trails and open spaces are the primary reason we moved here. We use them 4/9/201911:09PM almost every day. 208 | look forward mseeing this plan implemented 4/9/20195:00PM 209 Please seriously limit incity speed limit nnnon highway roads m45mph 4/9/20194z5PM 210 [ LOOK UP ! ]signage on the bike paths and sidewalk crossings, I have had too many "close 4/9/201912:38PM calls" with the .... UNAWARE .... (earbudwalkers with their nose intheir phone) 211 Get rid of parking on Town Center Dr. Install more trees and tiny businesses like in Santa 4/9/201912:11PM Monica. Work it with Pace/Zagster to provide coupons (to riders) for discounts for local businesses that are exercise -related. No discounts for the |noa| bakery! 212 | think Saugus is a|ittle separated from Valencia aafar as bike trails go. An idea | had would be 4/9/2019 11:33AM mbui|dabiketrai|mnninyalnnythewaah(labe|edaa^BnuquetCreek'inGnny|eMapa).The wash runs from the top of Alaminos and eventually connects with the trails behind Best Buy. This would be the perfect alternate route to town. It would provide a safe route away from the busy main streets to Rosedell, Saugus High, Central Park, and eventually meet up with all of the trails in Valencia. 213 Traffic circles would make traffic in this area way more efficient and less dangerous, as well as 4/9/201911:04AM allowing for more concrete bike paths that drivers will not enter 214 | really think mm are quite fortunate regarding mobility in SantaC|arita. My biggest issue is the 4/9/2019 10z7AM number nftraffic lights. Sometimes itappears I'm stopping yuevery block. What should take 1O minutea, is nmw3O minutes. 215 The bike paths are great. A bike / pedestrian bridge at near the aquatic center ( intersection of 4/9/201910:33AM Golden Valley and Center Pointe) would be nice. Also a bridge yuSn|edad near the bowling lanes. 218 The City is doing a great job, just keep getting the word out that traffic isn't a simple solution but 4/9/201910:18AM a complex problem which requires all of the residents to participate in solving. 217 More bike events mbuild upinterest /educate. 40/20192:17PM 218 Santa Clarita's 'bike -ability' is one of the reasons I chose to live here and continue to live and 40/20191z2PM work in this community. There is always more that can be done to improve the non -motorized mobility in Santa Clarita and making intersections safer seems like it should be priority #1. Continuing to connect new communities tnschools, buaineaaea, parka, etc. would be the next highest priority, which the city has done a good job with recently, but there are some older areas that can be difficult to access and could use updating. I know this can be more difficult given the already established norm, however | think residents in these areas would appreciate the connections just aamuch, ifnot more than those innewer developments. 219 Abetter bike lane nrpath nnCnpperhiU 40/20199:43AM 220 Reduce traffic along Bouquet Canyon. Put a bike trail along Bouquet Canyon (putting it along 40/201912:22AM the wash would mmrN. 221 To many to share, but I would be happy to engage by emails or come to planning meetings. 4/7/20197z4PM 222 Stop the building of houses to reduce over crowdedness in SCV and to ease traffic congestion. 4/7/20195:41PM 223 1 cannot for the life of me understand why the new construction plan that is supposed to start 4/7/201912:05PM right after the existing construction plan is scheduled to wrap up this summer. We have already endured two years of hell with the current project, now we have to endure at least another 2 years (or more) thereafter; could'nt the city planners have the forethought to approve the funds such that ALL of the construction could have been done all at once instead of spreading it out over two phases making the extreme inconvenience to the commuters TWICE as long?? Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 224 The pace bikes are great. 40201920:29AM 225 Love the paaena! 4/7/201910:09AM 228 Take abetter look yuhow our traffic lights are timed. 4/7/20198z0AM 227 Thank you for trying! 4/7/20197z8AM 228 Actually we really have it pretty good out here. Decent bus service, several convenient 4/6/201911:40PM metrn|inkampa. nicely maintained rnada, and absolutely incredible bike trails. Thank you! 229 1 really appreciate the paseo's and all of the trails. This town has done an AMAZING job in this 4/6/201910:00PM respect. 230 I've been nearly hit and forced off sidewalks by electric scooters. Nearly each time it's children 4/6/20198:52PM in these scooters. Ugh. They speed on the sidewalks. A walker like me in an area without Paaenamust besuper vigilant. 231 |'d like to see more traffic patrols out for the cars trying to race a pedestrian stepping off nfa 4/6/20198:42 PM curb, blowing through signals and major moving violations. Somehow mmmust insist drivers practice safe and courteous driving. As someone who drives around and walks around all the time | have seen law enforcement not bother tnstop blame infractions. 232 When deciding whether to install speed humps like the ones on Pamplico in Saugus near 4/6/20198z4PM Foster elementary school, consider the impact of the residents that have to drive over them. There are other ways to get people to slow down, such as enforcing the speed limits or installing stop signs. /&1O MPH, the humps on Pamp|ionare bone jarring. We have two Mercedes-Benz automobiles and the problem is not the car — it's the poorly designed speed humps. Have city officials, such as the mayor, drive on Pamplico one time and then ask if they'd live in that neighborhood. The houses are beaudfu|, but the road is horrific AND it's impacting hnmeva|uea.TheapeedhumpannAxenueCreaoenta(offTnumamentbyVW|eyCanynn)are much nicer and dnanexcellent job nfslowing people down. 233 Under no circumstances remove any traffic lanes to facilitate additional bike lanes. "Traffic 4/6/20195z4PM Calminy^ has been failure in City nfLA 234 Monorail! 4/6/20192:28PM 235 More fun public transport mthe mail nrshopping trade jnea.Like atrolley. 4/6/201912:42PM 238 A few bike trails have large ruts, and one had a large bump from nearby tree. Wish those could 4/6/201912:23PM be fixed. 237 There is a large housing project underway near Highway 126. The builder should help fund 4/6/201911:58AM dedicated bike/pedestrian paths to promote alternatives to driving. This should apply even if the project is in the unincorporated area because the residents will adU be driving in the city. 238 Speeds are just too fast! Let's do more to enforce the no texting while driving laws4/6/201910:43AM 239 For me, increasing incentives to get more post -production and visual effects studios up here 4/6/20199:55AM would ease my commute. :-D 240 We would love abike parkin Santa C|aritawith abmxtrack and trails nrapump track for 4/6/20198:58AM beginners to get our children interested in bicycling. 241 Please add more sidewalks and paaena. 4/6/20198:44AM 242 Consider school busing yea. | know it's costly but itwould decrease onnyeadnn and provide a 4/6/2019 8z8AM safer environment around schools. We're awealthy community find away mfund it. 243 | would like munderstand transit for seniors better. Mymother iainassisted living and |dnnot 4/6/20197:48AM know ifthere are any options for her. 244 | love what you guys have done/are doing so far. Keep it up! 4/6/2019 7z1AM 245 None 4/6/2019720AM 248 Monitor where traffic jams are the worst and work on improvements to optimize flow 4/6/20197:04AM 247 Thank you for being proactive regarding transportation, ev charging, and bike share/paths. 4/6/201912:03AM 248 No 48/20199:56PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 249 There are many people inmyneighborhood who ride their bikes not for recreation yet mmhave 48/20199:42PM nnbike paths nrbike lanes 250 Bike valet iaasmart idea. Decrease bike thefts. 48/2019929PM 251 Light rail should beconsidered. 48/2019920PM 252 Provide more security nnthe bike paths 48/20198z3PM 253 connect the bike paths, especially nnSn|edad. 48/20197:44PM 254 Stop building new homes. 48/20197z8PM 255 Since I have been living in SCV for 22 years, the time it takes to commute to the nw end of the 48/20198:48PM SFV has more than doubled. Throw in a few accidents on the freeway or god forbid a few fires and transportation virtually shuts down with few one land and two lane roads leaving this valley. There have been several times where I just wanted to turn around and go home and cry. Cudos again to Frank Ferry for putting through the Cross Valley Connector (Golden Valley). Without this, when the freeway shuts down, mmwould beunable tnget anywhere. 256 Love the bike trails. Just add more especially in NEVVHALL Need a bike trail from the east side 48/20198z7 PM nfNewhall mValencia 257 Stop building more homes in Santa Clarita. The traffic has gotten increasingly worse in the past 48/20198z5PM 1Oyears because nfit. 258 Myhusband asked if|wanted mmeet him and apedthe night inSC. Solely because nfthe 48/2019825PM bike path we spent the night and went out to a restaurant we wanted to check out. 259 Not yuthis time 48/20198:05PM 280 We do NOT need more bike paths in scv. Let's be real they just get in the way of cars driving. 48/20195:56PM Waste of mnney. Installing new water fountains? VvTH 281 | would like to see bike lanes next to roads more visible, say painted in green, like in other ddea 48/20195:41 PM 282 Reduce speeding on Copperstone. And change traffic patterns on Decoro near the high school. 48/20195z8PM It's insanely dangerous. 283 | gnthink | contributed a reasonable about nfconcerns and comments within my prior answers. 48/20195:05 PM Now it's upmYOU! 284 Bike paths 48/20195:04PM 285 Activate the Saugus Paseos using the Water channels for walk/bike/horse trails they are like 48/20194:56PM short cuts inthe neighborhoods. Many, Many cities inLos Angeles use them. Stop the N|MBY Block nnthe Saugus Paaena! 286 Alternatives to roads is always nioe, we do have that butnthey are not always safe particularly 48/20194z8 PM in the evenings. Drug addicts and homeless live on them, shoot yo there, and use them as escape routes. Better Qmore frequent patrols would be great. 287 | love the bike paths !! 48/20194z5PM 288 I've learned to love rnundabnuts, especially at lower intensity intersections. | don't think | want 48/2019 4:07 PM to see Piccadilly Circus Jr. be built at Valencia & McBean, but there are many four-way stops in the city that could bereplaced with roundabouts. 289 This is regarding the bike paths- I use the bike paths/ trails almost everyday to run. I am always 48/20194:04PM either with my double stroller or dog and have to use bike lanes instead of the pedestrian lanes an | don't run into other pedestrians inthe tiny one lane pedestrian allocated space. | have come into contact with many frustrated bikers because nfthis. Myrecommendation would bem have a lane in each direction for pedestrians/ runners just like the bike lanes. This would give pedestrians going in either direction enough space to do their activity without worrying about bikers running them down. 270 love the protected bike paths...weneed more... 48/20193z3PM 271 The current options for getting around are fine. 48/20193:07PM 272 As acyclist and mountain biker | would love if the city stopped expanding housing. |Ca 48/20192:51 PM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg destroying local landscapes, trail systems, and clogging our streets with traffic. Due mthe higher volume of traffic, non motored transit is becoming increasingly dangerous. 273 No 4/5/20191:59PM 274 Please do something to help alleviate highway traffic. It is miserable and scary! I desperately 48/20191z4PM need a Metrolink route to Northridge. I want to use public transportation but I cannot when the time itwould take iayuleast double that nfmydrive. 275 No 48/201911:34AM 278 Bike lane/ path needed tnTnvm|eyCanyon. Many bikers drive there instead nfride down Wiley 48/201911:04AM Canyon rd. It is extremely dangerous on Wiley between Lyons and Ca|yrnvefor cyclists and pedestrians. There is no pedestrian or cyclist link over to one of the busiest open space preserves. That iaaBIG problem. 277 Lets see results from this survey! 48/201911:01AM 278 One reason |'d never let my teenage children walk anywhere are dangerous drivers. | run a|nt 48/2019 10:47AM and have myself had several dnae calls. | try mstay nn paaenafor that reason. 279 The paseos are great. I walk one or two of them most days. I just wish some of our main roads 48/201910z1AM like Wiley and Tournament were more pedestrian friendly. Also don't ever build buildings right upmthe street, they are really unfriendly. 280 1 really do not like the circle streets on major roadways. There is one in my neighborhood, 48/2019924AM which is fine. But the one in Castaic, near Hasley Canyon I go out of my way to avoid. I avoid this in my car and would never even attempt on a bike or walking. I feel these are very unsafe. 281 YES! The biggest issue for cyclist is that facility coverage literally drops off at the city line. For 48/20198z7AM this demographic it doesnt matter what you do in the city, more it matters what you do with your coordination with the County. I get it this is not in your scope but biking intra-city is fine, its biking out of the city that you see the most collisions. But i have seen these plans come through the city many times and each time the consultant does not heed this notice. Inter agency onnrdiandnnwith LACounty iakey. ynride nnP|a*aritaCanyon and tell methat the LTSialess than4. Go ride Soledad where the bike lane is 6 inches wide. Improve connectivity within the city yes with the Class I's okay. But think about how you can improve R/W on the hundreds of miles nftwo-lane highways. Make adifference this way even ifyou ynbeyond your scope might save some lives. Please contact me for more info ifyou want; TL|EN@KuACuBPCuM 282 1 have noticed that condos do not have enough parking and the spill over of cars on main roads 48/2019824AM can be an issue. | also believe the speed limit on major roads seems abit high. 283 One of the biggest traffic problems seems to be around schools at drop off/pick up. How about 48/20197:54AM some type of program to encourage families to carpool or allow their children to walk to school? 284 The city should promote a rails to trails effort to extend the city bike paths out along the old rail 48/20197z9AM right nfway out toward FiUmnreand the ocean. 285 We need to stop eliminating and narrowing auto traffic lanes to accommodate bike lanes. This 48/2019 7z1AM is unsafe for both bikers and motorists. 288 The installation of a paseo bridge over Decoro at Arroyo Seco would ease a lot of traffic during 48/20197z3AM pickup and drop off 287 First, bringing back school buses would make a huge difference. Just visit any public school 48/20198z7AM about 10 minutes before the bell rings and you will see an insane amount of cars lined up idling, causing pollution and congestion. Second, | would love msee more flat paved walking areas that are not on main roads. The best example is Bridgeport, I walk there all of the time and would certainly love to see more walking areas like that all over town, and also closer to shopping areas. Many nfthe paaena have inclines with bridges tncross the major streets, which make itimpossible for most people with disabilities to use by themselves. 288 Build more pedestrian/cycling bridges over major intersections. e.g. over Soledad at Golden 48/20193:49AM Oak Rd. 289 Bike path connecting Valencia and Sylmar 4/4/201911:10PM 290 Building apark with alittle lake with bike/walking paths leading tnit. 4/4/201910:59PM ll2/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 291 | would like mbe part ofthe committee working on this as aninterested constituent. 4/4/20199:48PM 292 1 hope Santa Clarita will become a leader in zero emissions affordable transportation. I hope 4/4/20199:38PM the City will expand scooter and bike programs including electric scooters and bikes. I hope the City will add electric buses and make electric vehicle charging stations plentiful in our mmmuni\y. 293 | am concerned with drug related criminal people hanging around bike paths. 4/4/ O1QQzQPM 294 The paaenaand bike lanes inthis city are amazing. 4/4/ O1Q8z3PM 295 Enforce laws concerning distracted driving. Deterrent level fines for *aU phone use while 4/4/ O1Q 8z0 PM driving. 296 The amount of new homes being built in Santa Clarita is extremely concerning and I'm not sure 4/4/20198z1PM how our infrastructure will hold up. 297 Don't discriminate against electric bikes. They are vital for disabled people. 4/4/2019 8z0 PM 298 Speeding and people running the red light is a major issue ... followed by drunk drivers and crazy 4/4/ O1Q7z3PM people racing nnroadways and doing donuts inintersections. 299 find a plan to connect the existing bike lanes / trails so there can be safe, seamless, bike travel 4/4/ O1Q7z3PM throughout the valley. Create rules and additional lanes that keep walkers using headphones to the aide of the bike paths to avoid collisions. 300 Yea, the bike train that turns into the Paaena in canyon country is SUPER dangerous. Bikers 4/4/ O1Q 7:09 PM make sharp left turns from the bike lane on Soledad into the start of the paseos and cut in front of two car lanes. There needs to be signs or lights here to let drivers know to watch for bikers. 301 Please figure away mmake people slow down and pay attention. 4/4/ O1Q7:O4PM 302 Drivers don't see people incrosswalks. Crosswalks should ideally bemarked with flashing 4/4/ O1Q7:OOPM lights along the pavement markings, so it's obvious the driver should not cross those lines. Also when Walk flashes, have a recording remind pedestrian to look up from their phone. These 2 things would make itmuch safer for pedestrians mcross major intersections. 303 Pedestrians are horrible at looking both ways before crossing PLUS making eye contact with 4/4/ O1Q8:47PM drivers prior to entering a crosswalk. I wish there was a way to educate pedestrians. They literally walk into a crosswalk without acknowledging anyone, and that is very dangerous. 304 We need to look yuthe older General Plan for the city and find places where big changes have 4/4/ O1Q8:45 PM happened that might be able to be applied to a new bike plan. Also, we need to work hard on walkability in some places where the city annexed county developments. There are big, ugly gaps in the walking system that might make biking easier or more desirable if those places were worked nntoo. 305 Build more roads not more houses 4/4/ O1Q8z2PM 306 Stop obsessing over rich asshole's property value bullshit and do something about rent costs. 4/4/ O1Q8z1PM this city has a ton of people who want services but the grand majority of those who work those jobs can't afford to live nearby, which causes a lot of the traffic from cheaper places. If they could live closer they'd drive less during rush hour which would probably help everyone's blood pressure! 307 Bright lights under the bridges that cover the bike path would be nice. Under bridges there are 4/4/ O1Q8z4PM transients, stray kids looking for trouble and what not. It's dark under them thar bridges. Just aayin' 308 Reduce vehicle accidents by enforcing vehicle codes. Examples: brake/tail lights out, drivers on 4/4/20198z4PM phnnea.darkdnteddriverwindnwa(theyoan'taeemmUandoutnffnthem).nver|nadedpiokup tmoka. head lights out nrout nfadjustment, and bald tires. 309 A visible public campaign of cycling culture, as a means to cut down on traffic in town, might not 4/4/0198:00PM beabad idea particularly for short/local trips. Getting more people exposed tncycling aaa viable method of transportation, and educating them about it, may have a positive impact. 310 The biggest item is getting better timing of lights throughout. The small streets should be timed 4/4/ O1Q5z3PM to the next large intersection to allow the main roads to flow better. As of now stopping at almost every light ianot uncommon. ll3/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 311 Allow U-turns yuafew more intersections. 4/4/20195:18PM 312 | believe that Santa CJahta has alot nf room for improvement interms of mobility. Because of 4/4/2019521 PM the way this community is built, I think the City should consider many new ideas to improve traffic and our commute inanyway possible. 313 The city needs more sports fields in Canyon Country. Vveall have mdrive across town every 4/4/ O1Q52OPM day for practice. That is a huge addition of cars on the road. 314 The central area of santa clarita which includes the mail area,the riveroaks shopping center, 4/4/ O1Q5:O7PM valencia crossroads shopping center,and the promenade shopping center while all very close to eachother feel very difficult to reach from one another due to the major roads that seperate them. While there are pedestrian bridges and cross walka to access these different area, it always feels much easier and safer to drive and reparkin the areaim am going to, rather than walk there. 315 There is a small cross walk at valley Center drive where cars do not stop or yield to pedestrians 4/4/20195:02PM or bikes. Have been close to getting hit both walking and on a bike there many times 318 Discontinue all buses. Remove all speed bumps. Fix the traffic lights. Turning left from McBean 4/4/019424PM murohardNUaye(infrnntnfHenryMayn)needamyreenmwi*aaanftenandmwi*aaa|nny. same with turning left from Magic Mtn to Valencia (in front of cop station). Add three extra roads to get from Valencia to Canyon Country or double the width of Valencia/Boquet/Soledad intersection, same with Newhall Ranch/McBean intersection. Do all construction 50x faster. I would say to discontinue the Pace bike ahariny, but if you're gonna keep it then add alcohol sanitizing wipes for the seats and remove the need for a phone number to register. 317 Since I moved to my home in Saugus 34 yrs ago, I see improvement in all cities but Saugus! 4/4/0193:09PM For example Copper Hill which needs lights/stops between Seco & Haskell. Also see all these improved lights for pedestrians but again not inSaugus! 318 The coal rolling from the diesel trucks is a problem. This cannot be overlooked from law 4/4/ O1Qz22PM enforcement anymore. This has nothing to do with climate change it has to do with air pollution. 319 Please connect Central Park mthe paaena 4/4/ O1QzOQPM 320 Close off or reduce a route across SCV for a day and invite the community to ride. Hand out 4/4/ O1Q1:O2PM bike route maps to yet more awareness. 321 Fix islands sprinklers that end upwatering the road and not the grass. 4/4/ O1Q1z57PM 322 The city iadoing well, but there are certainly areas inwhich mimprove. 4/4/ O1Q1z27PM 323 Why do bicyclist who make up less than 4% of the people on the road think they deserve a full 4/4/ O1Q1z13PM lane of traffic making traffic worse. Bide on the Paaen'a 324 Please build more bicycle lanes and promote the safety of cyclists through powerful public 4/4/ O1Q11:33AM messaging! 325 Expanding the paseos to connect more areas to minimize bike and pedestrian traffic on main 4/4/ O1Q11:3OAM roads should beapriority. 328 For those that depend on public transit, many of the stops are quite a distance from where 4/4/ O1Q1O:55AM people need to go, there are no sidewalks from bus stop to where people need to go and often long stretches with inadequate lighting mhelp people feel and besafe. 327 1 would like for the city to consider some type of program that would incentivize the reduction of 4/4/ O1Q1O:41AM the number of vehicles per household as the community gets more TNC service, especially when autonomous TNC vehicles begin to provide lower cost service. The autonomous TNC's will be *ominy, and the transition tnless vehicles with convenient, low cost, autonomous transportation directly to an from the destinations will be needed along with incentives to eliminate some number nfpersonal vehicles. 328 VVnu|d like to see the City pass an ordinance that every commercial/retail center have a bike 4/4/ O1Q 10:40AM rack for every 'Y' square feet of car parking. I'm always amazed at how many place (e.g.- HomeDepnt)hawennbikeraok.nrinonnvenientbikeraoka(e.y,Sprnuts). 329 Bike safety is based on bicyclist behavior. 4/4/ O1Q 10:13AM 330 The "free bikea^are ajoke. They are heavy, clumsy, and almost impossible mpedal. Nnone 4/4/ O1Q1O:13AM Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg who's not an Iron Man contestant can use these bikes effectively. Why not bring in electric scooters such as are now used in LA, West Hollywood, eto.?They have their own prnb|ema.but anyone can use them. 331 | like the idea nfcreating more community activities around thewaNny/bikiny paths like the 4/4/ O1Q 10:10AM San FrandaquimCreek Trail. 332 1 do not feel safe walking or biking trails by myself. Does the city have security that patrols 4/4/0199:59AM these paths? A camera system would help me feel safer using these trails. Also, a special trail day (like River Rally) where families can pick up trash and visit booths for environmental goodies would briny more awareness. 333 1 would love to see smaller buses for the times when ridership does not require the capacity of 4/4/ O1QQz8AM a regular size bus. 334 The 797 should have an earlier return time. A 230, 330 bus pickup from Westwood would go a 4/4/ O1QQ2QAM long way. Many nfuayninearly and have mwait along time for the first 4PMbus marrive. 335 Traffic signals really need to be improved. I believe the poorly timed signals create many of the 4/4/019922AM onnyeadnniaaueainthedtyandaddtnthefmatradnnnfdrivemwhiohoauaeapeediny(tryiny mbeat the next light) and traffic accidents. 338 The intersection at McBean and Copperhill needs to be redesigned. The two left turn lanes at 4/4/0198:53AM the end of McBean need to be set back. People stop in the crosswalk on the two left lanes and this forces those trying to make a right turn to encroach on the crosswalk and it makes using that crosswalk very dangerous 337 Liyhdny, pedestrian overpasses... 4/4/ O1Q 8z8AM 338 STOP BUILDING until you fix the current traffic congestion! Public Transportation simply 4/4/0198z1AM doesn't work for the vast majority nfSanta C|aritaresidents. Commute distances are too great, transit times too long and there are no VIABLE "last mile" solutions. The health of every resident suffers from congestion caused pollution. Entire economy suffers from wasted time sitting intraffic. Take action and LEAD byputting current residents first. Then grow the city with rational development that accounts for energy, water, and REAL traffic needs. 339 Bikers need to be encouraged to slow down on paseos. Bathrooms need to be increased/open 4/4/ O1Q822AM to encourage early morning usage(can we partner with local businesses to increase availability?) 340 stop building. Too many vacant businesses, too many homes for the roads we have. The river 4/4/20198:06AM and the mountains have uaamok--atnpexpanding! 341 No. 4/4/ O1Q8:O5AM 342 Beconsistent with bike pyuha8anea.It's there and then suddenly it's not. 4/4/0197:59AM 343 Better bus stops 4/4/ O1Q7:48AM 344 Connect Discovery Park with Newhall Ranch sooner than later. Sn|edadcan bedangerous for 4/4/ O1Q7zQAM cyclists even with the new warning lights at some intersections. Ruether is extremely bad when traffic comes to a stop when cars and trucks are trying to make a left hand turn from west bound Soledad to south bound Ruether. Also I'd like the horse trail on Sand Canyon completed and converted tnapaved bike trail. For the safety nfriders and drivers. 345 I'd like to see better pedestrian crosswalks to increase pedestrian safety. Also, a bike lane 4/4/ O1Q7z8AM should be added along Del Monte/Arroyo connecting from McBean on both sides of the ring road. In addition, a bike lane should be added on Summit Place to connect the bike lanes on Rockwell to Del Mnnte/Annynthrnuyh the Summit to MoBean. Many students live in the condos/apts. along MoBeanand inValencia Valley. Increasing bike lane access through the summit would help them access COC and CalArts more safely and would help slow down traffic along Del Monte/Arroyo through the summit. It would also help better connect the Summit Park and Oak preserve with access tncycling and walking. 348 Please look into have aHy/way(scheduled bus service mLAX) built out here. Aaitis, mm 4/4/20197:30AM drive to the Van Nuys FlyAway when we need to travel, but its parking structure is often full. 347 The bike trail system is amazing! keep expanding the network. Traffic will always be a problem, 4/4/ O1Q72QAM ynnd|uok ll5/l4O Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg 348 The bike lanes in this city are like suicide lanes. As a biker I notice how regularly cars cross into 4/4/2019728AM the bike lanes without looking and | refuse to use them for my own safety, instead opting for the sidewalk. Even then, drivers often do not respect the stop signs, on multiple occasions people would have hit me had I not stopped to let them go where they were supposed to stop. I love biking, and I'd love to do it for longer distances then just grocery getting and going to work, but I feel unsafe doing so considering the general lack of respect drivers have for cyclist's safety. I appreciate you guys taking a look at this stuff and trying to improve the situation, as I think reducing car usage and promoting public transportation, cycling, and walking would be excellent ways nfimproving the quality nflife inthe city. 349 Safer bike paths encourage kids mride mschool 4/4/20197:09AM 350 PLEASE.PLEASE. PLEASE. FIX RED LIGHT TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION. PEOPLE HAVE 4N/20197:07AM BEEN ASKING FOR THE LAST 2OYEARS AND THE CITY HAS FAILED TuACHIEVE THIS GOAL. 351 Please don't add unnecessary bike lanes which ultimately slow traffic down even further. 4/4/ O1Q8:5GAM 352 Santa Clarita has the best Bike Path system I have ever seen. You should be praised. I have no 4/4/20198z5AM complaints and only compliments. Keep pushing tnconstruct more paths. Get your engineers tn walk or bike the entire bike paths on the weekends. You will be amazed at how many people use them. | bray to everyone about our bike path system and now people from other cities are coming here to recreate on the paths. They travel 30 miles to get here and run on our paths for about 3hours aday. Great Job Santa C|arita!! 353 Add a connection across (over/under) Newhall Ranch Road between Central Park Trail and 4/4/20195:52AM River Village Trail system without having to cross this dangerous street. 354 Mobility in the city has been greatly impacted over time by the population growth in the city. 4/4/ O1Q3:O2AM More housing has been built without much apparent attention paid ti either roads / traffic flow, and not much focus on employment opportunities that can support families who are moving into the area. 355 On 2/14/19-My husband, a motorcycle officer for another city, slid down Placerita in mud by 4/4/201912:06AM Naseri Ranch. There were rollovers every day for a week due to the rain and mud. He was lucky that day but I would like to see improvements on this road. It is used by so many residents and people cutting through mavoid freeway. Myson ianow driving this road and it really worries me. Thanks for allowing feedback. 356 Please fix the bike lanes and trails "to nmwhere^ Ayear nftwo ago the bike lane nnCopper Hill 4/3/201910:33PM westbound from Seco to McBean was eliminated in favor of a third traffic lane for cars. Very dangerous for a route that was the best option for bikes coming off of Bouquet Canyon Rd. 357 People ride bikes in Santa Clarita purely for sports exercise. It has nothing to do with bicycling 4/3/20199:49PM to work. See the on|nrfu| uniforms they wear? |Ca aapnn. Can | set up atennia court yuthe intersection nfMoBean Q Newhall Ranch Rd? After all it's asport. You don't mind do you? 358 1 am concerned about safety under the bridges on the trails in the city. I don't feel safe going 4/3/20199:42PM under the bridges when there is a person staying there. I frequently reroute my path to avoid going under bridges. When | can't ynanalternate way, | sprint under the bridge. 359 VVeneed more sheriffs nnmotorcycles and patrols 4/3/20199:04PM 380 In orange County, the cross the street buttons are easier for cyclist, and I can't find your app for 4/3/20198z4PM the traffic lights 381 Yes. The Paseos are a great idea, but all the female cyclist I know don't want to ride them alone 4/3/2019829PM anymore especially near the wash due to safety concerns with the increasing homeless population dwelling there and the inherent dangers associated with the isolated areas on the rest nfthe trails that are not exposed mpublic view. 382 Provide law enforcement m make the city safe. 4/3/2019 8:15 PM 383 This particular survey might not be the vehicle -no pun intended- but would like to see some 4/3/20198:14PM focus nnequestrian trails inthe SCV.Thank you. 384 STOP building PLEASE! You are ruining the reason people move to the city, destroying our 4/3/20198z9PM mountains and ridgelines, extinguishing the small town community character, devaluing the Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg resident's quality of life, and putting economic goals of the city before the environment and the wants and well being nfcitizens. 385 Finish the "bike path to nowhere" that parallels Soledad Canyon Road off of Golden Valley 4/3/20195:41PM Road. That bike path would eliminate having to use Soledad Canyon and all of the intersections associated with that route. | would encourage Santa CJaritam look at providing access from the city neighborhoods to each open space preserves through either natural surface trails or paved class 1 paths. Ideally, that would also serve to connect Open Space preserves to each other. Pedestrian and bike bridges over major streets are hugely beneficial as well. The new bridge over Sierra highway iaagame changer for that path network. 386 We could use some speed humps nradditional stop sign on Rodgers. Dangerous speeders and 4/3/20195z8PM blind curve. Lots kids and dog walkers in our neighborhood. | worry someone will yet hit! 387 Keep upthe good work 4/2/201910:35AM ll7/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q11 What is your relationship to Santa Clarita? I live in Santa Clarita. I work in Santa Clarit... I go to school in Santa... I'll" I am visiting Santa Clarita. Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I live in Santa Clarita. 91.33% 548 1 work in Santa Clarita, but don't live here. 1.83% 11 I go to school in Santa Clarita. 0.17% 1 1 am visiting Santa Clarita. 1.000/0 6 Other (please specify) 5.67% 34 TOTAL 600 118/146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q12 How long have you lived in Santa Clarita? Aiiswei,ec[� 592 ':)[J�l)�l)ec[� 73 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21-50 years Over 50 years I do not live uuuuu in Santa... 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21-50 years Over 50 years I do not live in Santa Clarita. TOTAL 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 5.57% 9.46% 10.81% 25.51% 45.44% 2.36% 0.84% 33 56 64 151 269 14 5 592 121/146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 25-34 35-49 50-64 ANSWER CHOICES 17 or under 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65-74 75+ TOTAL Q13 What is your age group? Aiiswevec585 ':)[J)I�)ec8() 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 1.20% 2.74% 15.38% 32.82% 40.00% 6.15% 1.71% 7 16 90 192 234 36 10 585 122/146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q14 Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself? Choose all that apply. Aiiswei,ec[� 535 13[,I�l)�l)ec[� 33() American Indian and... Asian Black or African... Hispanic or Latino Mai Native Hawa White Some other race Two or more races aiaaaaaa Other (please specify) 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiiain and Other Pacific Islander White Some other race Two or more races Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 535 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 0.56% 3 6.92% 37 1.12% 6 12.15% 65 1.31% 7 73.08% 391 1.31% 7 6.17% 33 6.73% 36 123/146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q15 What was your total household income in the last 12 months? Less than $10,000 to $15,000 to $25,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 to $150,000 to $200,000 or more I am a student. I am retired. I prefer not to answer. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 125 / 146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Less than $1O.00O 1.38% 7 $10.000 to $14.QQQ o .58% 3 $15.000 to $�4.QQQ 1 .38% 7 $25.000 to $�4.QQQ 1 .38% 7 $35.000tn$49.999 2.7396 14 $50.000tn$74.999 4.8796 25 $75.000tn$99.999 10.1496 52 $100.000tn$149.999 30.4196 156 $150.000tn$199.999 12.8796 86 $2OO.00Onrmore 17.5496 QO | am aamdent. 0.9796 5 | am retired. 3.9096 20 | prefer not manswer. 11.8996 81 TOTAL 513 l2O/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q16 Are you a renter or a homeowner? A ii ii swe ii, e d 58 J ':)[J�l)ll)ec84 lama homeowner. I am a renter. I live with my parents. Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I am a homeowner. 79.35% 461 1 am a renter. 14.11% 82 1 live with my parents. 4.65% 27 Other (please specify) 1.890/0 11 TOTAL 581 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 1 take extended stays with family in Santa Clarita. 12/3/2019 2:06 PM 2 N/A 8/3/2019 7:18 AM 3 Roommate 6/13/2019 10:04 PM 4 I'm a renter for the moment, until we find a great house 6/11/2019 2:22 AM 5 Again, why does this matter? 5/27/2019 4:08 PM 6 DOES NOT MATTER 5/14/2019 6:27 PM 7 Was a homeowner, now a renter. Prices have to come down. 5/14/2019 12:21 PM 8 4/5/2019 3:38 PM 9 Again, How does this apply? 4/5/2019 11:06 AM 10 NOT NEEDED. FIX TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION 4/4/2019 7:10 AM 11 1 4/4/2019 6:57 AM 127/146 Santa Oahta Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2Olg ��1 '� F� ',� |f 't�� disabilities? ^� ��'� ' ��[] ����[] [�[][]���w��[ ����[]����// �� O����[][] ���^/ / w�����w�/�^����� . Yes 10V Other (please specify)� � ow low oow oow 40w oow oow 70w aow eowloow ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yea 5.86% 33 No 91J7% 535 Other (please apedfy) 2.5796 15 TOTAL 583 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 n/A 8/3/2019 7:18AM 2 Does not matter! 7/3020193:13PM 3 No disabilities, just aging 7/11/2019 8:56AM 4 Yeah! Bad knees and feet 6/25/2019 10z5AM 5 Myhusband iapartially disabled. 6/11/20199:03PM D I'm the mother nfanadult with disability who uses awheelchair. 6/4/ O1Q8:52PM 7 Stupid question 5/27/20194:08PM 8 DOES NOT MATTER 5/14/20198:27PM Q ahnu|dn;task this question 4/8/20198:11PM 10 Myfamily includes people with severe developmental disabilities 48/20194:40PM 11 Not me, but mywife iadisabled. 48/20194:17PM 12 Again, How does this apply? 48/201911:06AM 13 | have some medical issues but I'm not disabled. 48/20199:47AM 14 | 4/4/ O1Q7:O5PM 15 NOT NEEDED. FIX TRAFFIC SYNCHRONIZATION 4/4/20197:10AM l2D/l4O Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q18 With which gender identity do you most identify? Aiiswevec54() ':)[Jll)ll)ec325 Female Male Non -binary Gender nonconforming Other I 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Female 38.70% 209 Male 58.52% 316 Non -binary 0.93% 5 Gender nonconforming 0.56% 3 Other 1.30% 7 TOTAL 540 129/146 Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Survey 2019 Q19 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Aiiswei,ec553 ':)[Jll)ll)ecJ J 2 Less than high school High school diploma or... Some college, no degree Associate's degree Im Bachelor's degree Graduate degree 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Less than high school 0.90% 5 High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) 4.52% 25 Some college, no degree 15.37% 85 Associate's degree 9.580/0 53 Bachelor's degree 41.23% 228 Graduate degree 28.39% 157 TOTAL 553 130/146 MEMORANDUM 617 W 7th Street, Suite 505 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 489-7443 altalosangeles@altaplanning.com To: Tom Reilly, Project Manager, City of Santa Clarita From: Sam Corbett, Principal In Charge, Alta Planning + Design Date: June 19, 2019 Re: Santa Clarita Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan — Bike Audits Summary On Thursday,13 June 2019, the project team facilitated bike audits in Saugus and Newhall to assess existing conditions, identify potential trail routing options, and evaluate improvements in first- and last -mile connections. The following memorandum summarizes our findings. Attendees Name Affiliation Saugus Newhall Tom Reilly City of Santa Clarita Joel Bareng City of Santa Clarita Sam Corbett Alta Planning + Design Courtney Banker Alta Planning + Design Alex Parlier City of Santa Clarita Roy Kemp Resident Bill Fickett SCV Bike Coalition Wendy Hahn Resident Pete Gauhler Resident Yolanda Calderon Santa Clarita Community Center 1. Bouquet Creek Trail a. Improve opening to trail i. Install wayfinding signage 1. Advance notice of upcoming trail 2. Trail entrance ii. Pave small patch of grass between gate and sidewalk to allow for increased exit/entry area iii. Reduce cross -slope on driveway to ensure ADA accessibility b. Improve access to trail from shopping plaza City of Santa Clarita 11 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan i. Currently a dirt path from the curb through a small gate ii. Work with shopping plaza to create a well -marked, visible, and ADA-accessible entrance 1. Market restaurants/shops as "bike -friendly" c. Improve crossing at Bouquet Canyon Road i. Connect trail to proposed trail on south side of flood canal east of Bouquet Canyon Road with an underpass ii. Could use other channels as examples of successful conversion of maintenance roads near residences to help gain support for proposed facility on flood canal d. Improve southern access point to trail (along Newhall Ranch Road) i. Poorly marked; install wayfinding signage ii. Consider creating an underpass connecting north and south trail segments 2. Festividad Drive Crossing a. Accommodating potential trail on flood canal i. Consult with properties and HOA abutting trail to ensure concerns (particularly related to privacy) are addressed ii. Raised speed table at crossing iii. Signage indicating trail crossing b. Concerns about potential trail on Dry Canyon i. Lots of traffic on Festividad as this is one of the only cut-throughs to Bouquet Canyon Road for motorists; cars speed around turn at t-intersection; city buses use this route; installing a speed table or a mid -block crossing at the trail could be problematic ii. Check grades and width 3. Garzota Drive Crossing a. Adjacent area could be used as a "School Day Tripper" stop to prevent buses serving Arroyo Seco Junior HS students from having to enter highly congested area around school i. Alex anticipates two buses could pickup at Garzota Drive on the south (eastbound) side of Garzota b. Accommodating potential trail on Dry Canyon flood canal i. Less traffic on Garzota than Festividad; consider similar crossing treatment to Festividad ii. Measured 12-foot width and 7% grade near Garzota; would need engineering improvements and design considerations to make accessible iii. Vegetation, debris, and uplifted pavement from tree roots impeding parts of trail; rodents were spotted on part of the trail; city maintenance crew would be in charge of keeping trail clean 4. Arroyo Seco Junior High School a. Prioritize this segment of the proposed flood canal trail (from stop 3 to 4); consider opening segment as a "pilot" if community is not in full support of the trail and if new school tripper stop can be incorporated to disperse traffic b. Flood control peters out before Decoro Drive; consider placemaking improvements (water catchment, benches, fix -it stations, shade canopy, rain shelter) on pavement north of entrance gate; direct pedestrian traffic to cross and use sidewalk on west side of Vista Delgado Drive c. Edison maintenance road pointed out as a potential paseo on south and west side of school 2 1 City of Santa Clarita Bike Audits i. There is a 20' easement for Edison and flood control access; there maybe room on the school property; City will follow up with flood control representative on site d. Consult improvements in SRTS plan i. Consider moving mid -block crossing to southern edge of driveway to school entrance so that it connects to the school sidewalk e. Lots of cars park in the neighborhood; traffic calming would help f. Trail might be able to continue north up to shopping center at Copper Hill Drive and Seco Canyon Road 5. Seco Canyon Frontage Road a. Intersection of Decoro Drive and Seco Canyon Road has been converted into a partial scramble crossing b. Potential bike boulevard on frontage road, but curb ramp needed where frontage road ends (just south of Tupelo Ridge Road), and some connection needed from there up to Copper Hill Drive i. Appears to be enough room for a bike lane from this point north to Copper Hill ii. Lane already exists from Paragon Street north to Copper Hill c. Treatment would be similar to that used on Walnut in Newhall; consider removing parking on one side of the street d. No sidewalks up Decoro to the east; residents walk in the street i. Wendy, a resident of this neighborhood, says community does not want sidewalks here; part of the neighborhood character ii. City verified that the entire tract is without sidewalks, perhaps predating county requirement; pose question in the draft plan, at least for the lower portion of Decoro as it approaches Seco 6. Alamogordo Road and Garza Drive a. Garzota Drive maybe too steep for a neighborhood bikeway; check grading i. Recommended on Strava as the best route; grade comes up as 5.3% on Strava, which is inaccurate ii. Strava also shows Pamplico as being used to cross from middle part of Seco to Bouquet Canyon via Centurion Way b. Potential bike/ped gateway to better connect Central Park and Bouquet Canyon Road 7. General Comments a. Central Park i. Check grading and other improvements needed to open abandoned maintenance road to bikes/peds ii. Improve wayfinding near unpaved multi -use trails at south end of access roads iii. Provide a paved connection between Paraguay Drive access area and Central Park trail b. Copper Hill i. Westbound at Seco Canyon Road is dangerous/difficult; conflict with right -turning vehicles 1. Determine recommended improvement to decrease conflict ii. Bike lanes continue to the east on Copper Hill, but still only proposed to the west City of Santa Clarita 13 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan 1. Jan Heidt Metrolink Station a. Refer to recommendations in Metro's first/last mile study and the City's ATP application 2. Walnut Bike Route a. New signal for bike boulevard at Lyons Avenue to be synced with existing signal at Main and Lyons i. Potentially a scramble opportunity? b. Review ATP grant and confirm locations of desired crossings 3. Possible Trail Extension & Underpass a. School zone is busy during drop-off i. Also true along Newhall Avenue, Dalbey Street, and 16' Street b. Bike detection is confusing to users; there are loops in the pavement, but people don't know where to be detected c. Potential to add Class I bike path along river channel to the east of Orchard Village Road i. Review bridge study that was recently conducted d. Orchard Village Road i. Potential Class IV bikeway and painted sidewalks in both directions of travel 1. Alta to recommend a paving, striping treatment ii. Community wants trees to remain; highly valued 4. Planned Class I Trail on Railroad Avenue a. Planned Class I with a 5' parkway buffer and a 12' path from 13th Street to Oak Bridge i. Partial funding in place ii. Could go as far north as Magic Mountain Parkway b. Second track planned for Metrolink service c. Metro Water District Access Road: i. Potential Class I facility connecting Via Princessa to 12th Street, especially since Via Princessa will continue through to the east, creating new demand for this access ii. Check grading and other needed improvements 5. Newhall Creek Bridge a. Lots of traffic at 16th Street and Newhall Avenue during school bell times i. Consider a bike box to encourage left turning bikes onto 16th, coming from the north of this intersection? b. Newhall could also be considered for a bike route in addition to Walnut i. More traffic, but fewer parked cars; however, there is angled parking near the Boys and Girls Club 6. General Comments a. Currently little bike parking exists in Old Town; a few hitching post style racks at some corners, but there could be more closer to popular eateries i. Install bike parking, particularly along Main Street ii. Consider converting strategic parking spaces into bike corrals; bike corral is a frequent request from cyclists, but Old Town Newhall Association wants to ensure no parking is removed 41 City of Santa Clarita Bike Audits b. Can be challenging to cycle/use mobility devices on the paseos due to chicanes and speed bumps on some ramps i. Consider widening chicanes in paseos that currently pose problems for access c. Class II bike lanes on Market Street from Race Street to Main Street could be installed without removing a traffic lane City of Santa Clarita 15 n= 24 participants Have your heard of throe UveMeGireeW mol[Alle app that M111 detect youir presence at tirahfiic s6 inalls v6a youir sirnairtphone? Yes„ 22, s2 %. How do your 'heell alhout wallIlding oir Ih6cychin alloing Orchard i illa e Road 6n ks cuirireint coincIffions? 11 °walk or ride a icycle along It oday with no mr or worry., 6, 25 Is too ffu 111 or alrairigerou for... Do your hiiind throe UveMeGireeW app usehull? 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Sellect up to t o. 1.6 15 1.4 I. .. 2, 1.0 ru 8 6 4 0 11 k' aY 11, 11 q,1, Itl, tI'l Ent. ,rt 11,Y'l,11 t 4"'l-,yY idng �V.ieme Lritlge Ac Vlaxa/ga .r.l1i 1111110 t t "c F,1, t s I� iy B� iry 11 poet C k the tI L1 e Ig I Vuella the "" k C- iyon Roatl hl, t" i I I ui,,, of th, ", i< Drive Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Added new section to Chapter 5: 1,1 Moved from Chapter 8- Share with County: Support for trail network connection(s) to Email Added: new development west of Magic Mountain. Connecting existing trails with the new development west of Email See above. Magic Mtn, south of 126 Already in wayfinding section. Added to Action 2A.7: Write street names under the major overpasses. Many out of Mown visitors that use our systems have no idea where they are. Email Same goes for local residents who are direction challenged. some porta-potties strategically placed would also be helpful. See above. Added to Chapter 5, Wayfinding: To help improve I've seen occasional people, myself included, peeing along the Email wayfinding throughout the city, this NMTP recommends the City .. side of various bike paths. ... San Francisquito Creek Trail extension north of Copper Hill Drive: "I think an extension of this trail would be great, but I don't Input Map Connects to planned Class I path in City. see where this extension is headed..." Rainbow Glen Drive proposed Class III: Is this planned to convert to Class 11 as Via Princessa is expanded? Could we get Input Map Not possible due to constraints. an easement to allow bicycles south on Rainbow Glen so that kids can use this route to get to school? Magic Mountain Parkway (Connector to Iron Horse Trail) Added note to GIS table: proposed Class IV: Great gap closure. Ensure facility contains Input Map crossing improvements B/w Copper Hill and Decoro Drive: Stripe Northpark Dr. for Class 11. Stripe Sunset Hills Dr. as Class 11? Close pedestrian sidewalk Input Map Added Class III to Northpark Drive and Sunset Hills Drive. gap between Paragon and Kenton Lane. Perhaps another Quick Build grant for this problem? Valley Center Drive trail connection: Would be more intuitive to connect to the trail via the river. Is it possible to go under the Input Map Not possible due to constraints. aqueduct? McBean Parkway b/w 1-5 and Rockwell Canyon Road: "If this area is going to be designated for Bike Boulevard, will there be any markings in addition to signage? Signage in this freeway Project will include lane markings, etc., per Caltrans Guidelines. UCLA transition zone might not be enough communication for motorists Input Map Film archives, McBean are significant barriers to creating an to pick up on. Also, what if West Road on the COC campus "Academic Trail." could become an "Academic Trail" connecting the COC campus to CalArts?" Santa Clara River Trail western extension near city limits/Six Input Map Connection in place. Flags: Connect trail to Ave. Stanford to the east of 1-5. Via Princessa (extension): Great east/west connections. Add Input Map Already identified all possible east/west connections currently more (including Placerita Canyon). available. Valley Street proposed Class III: Add sharrows and other Added note to GIS table: Input Map markers to remind drivers to share the road. Shadow Pines Boulevard (Extension): Heavily used for dog Input Map Bags and trash cans are available at the park. walkers. Is it possible to have doggy potty stations/poop bags? Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Amended Chapter 6, Programs - Trail Etiquette section to read: "Following community requests to increase education on trail etiquette, Increase safe and curteous use" eduction/guidelines throughout network: install more triangular yield priority signs, established speed limit guidance for bike and e-bike users, "announce Email yourself" or "On Your Left" campaign for safe passing, trail user guidelines at trailheads, and overall emphasis on being kind to other users. Additionally, the City could produce a "Code of Conduct" manual with key pointers (e.g., "On Your Left"). Trail etiquette campaigns could also include information about the importance of using portable lights to illuminate trails so that the City can continue adhering to dark sky practices in order to diminish our impact on sensitive lands." Page 1: Replace with better, more flattering photo. Missing Email Updated with photo from CalBike ride. pedestrian striping; electrical grid is distracting. Goals: Are these in the expected order? Will their order effect grant/funding applications in the future if they do not put the 3rd Email Goal order will not affect funding; no action needed. goal first? I would say #1 & #2 are the products of #3. Copperhill Bike Lanes. These are carry over plans from the 2008 NMTP. Will these likely be built or are they purely aspirational? I discussed with Tom that these are unlikely to be built or used. Email Leaving as is until alternate route can be identified. Very few users would ride them since the lanes are posted for 50/55mph vehicle traffic unless they were protected. Tom and I discussed the possibilty of having utility roads under Added to Chapter 5, Recommendations: Opp,AWHO-l" high voltage thruways opened for recreational/cut through/connective use. On the west side of San Francisquito just south of N. Via Sontana, and north of English Rose Place, Email on the east side of that canyon from the east side of the San Francisquito Trail to Copperhill. These would provide alternative travel options. Will Northpark ever be allotted a bike lane? This is low hanging fruit. Why not? A bike lane here could be very helpful for speed Email Added Class III to Northpark Drive and Sunset Hills Drive. control and getting kids to local elementary, junior and high schools via onstreet of interior utility trails are not possible. Canyon Country: Dorothy Drive has already received speed humps. It, with Langside and Steinway make a thru, low stress Email Added Class III to Dorothy Street / Langside Avenue / Steinway Street. corridor to Whites Canyon (schools/retail/library). It should be designated as a bike route. On the Soledad parallel Santa Clara River Trail, we are still All available public access points are completed. Others would require missing exits/entrances that offer lower stress options for riders Email easments from private property owners. One private access is being to reach retail/grocery/library and, anthing on the north side of added as part of new River View development at Soledad and Soledad Canyon Road more easily. Solemint. May be able to add on east of Soledad and Plus, limited emergency routes off this trail. Options? Email Needs further consideration and coordination. It is possible to add a ped access from Luther Drive Is there a planned connection between the north end of Lost Email Canyon Park Connects to Lost Cyn., Lost will continue north to River Canyon and Jake's Way? Village. The City may be able to add lanes on Jakes Way also. Rainbow Glen east. This part of this roadway is private. Is it If the Friendly Valley Community is interested, we can explore in the possible to put in plans an effort for bikes/peds to pass through Email future. this area like in Newhall? Chuck Pontius from Via Metro to Fallen Warriors Bridge can this Email Not possible due to constraints. connection be proposed in this plan? Newhall. The markings on the map show a multi -use trail parallel to Newhall Ave. to Sierra Hwy yet part of that is paved flood control. Does the creek prevent a paved trail in this area? Email Agree — Class I facility is proposed on service road. Newhall Ave. is prohibitive to ride comfortably and it would be meaningful to have a connection to Sierra Hwy. What, if any are the plans for Sierra Hwy. from the State? Do we need to reflect desire for the state to provide bicycling resources Email Beyond the scope of this plan. on 14U should legislation change its governance? Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Newhall. Extension of Class 1 trail over Lyons Ave. Via Everett Email Project to be considered in the next update. Dr. byway of flood control. _ COC. The gap between Tourney and Valencia to COC is significant. Motor vehicles exiting 1-5 at freeway speed, in Email Future extension of Tourney, north to COC is being proposed. doubled lanes, a new gas station, and limited lane width, and terrible pavement makes this a hard transition. Plans? Tourney to Iron Horse Trailhead. A two way protected cycletrack would be excellent here. Please do not forget the possibility of Email Agree, as shown on the plan. pedestrians. (See Encinitias shoulder discussion). Added caption: Page 24-What is this photo supposed to be saying? Context? Email This is what we are trying to prevent with this plan, is it not? Page 27-Does this process outline need to mention the Local Added Action 3B.2: Return Funding of Measure M as a base resource that will be in Email existence until this plan is updated? Page 66-Is it possible to link the body of the text describing data Adjusted text so findings appear with map. Added photo from Newhall for Figure 24 on the same page so it can be studied at the same Bike Audit (on -street) with caption: time? It seems like the Figure 23 graphic is predominant and the Email importance of the map showing where the graph depicted data is emphasized more than the important geographic information. Page 83-1 hope, that when the plan is presented to the City Council, that this type of granular data, culled from the residents, is stressed. Our electeds relish knowing that the city "hears" the desires of the residents. Email Noted. There is some terrific data here, not just on desired infrastructure, but about the City and it's population, movement patterns, wealth and pollution troubled areas. Page 99-Alta, can this graphic be clarified — it needs to be clear which side of the channel is being proposed for trail Email Replaced with updated cross section used in Stakeholder Presentation. improvements. Perhaps a location map below the cross section. Page 100- It could be instructive to have the photo of Orchard Added photo of Orchard Village Road with caption: Village as it is now repeated here for emphasis. (Before [photo] Email and after [rendering]) Page 101-Tom and I discussed alternate routes to help cyclists exit Orchard Village at Via Gavola to better reach the HMNMH campus. Gavola to Via Jacara was our preferred line. It would need clear and appropriate signage both on Orchard Village and within the neighborhood, since the route is not intuitively clear. Pedestrian sidewalk would need to be carried to the intersection of McBean and Orchard Village since McBean carries the sidewalk in this location. A pedestrian route, interior to the Added Class III to route to Via Jacara / Avenida Jolita / Avenida Email neighborhood would likely be longer, confusing and prohibitive to Frasca. pedestrians. It's a long walking distance between Wiley Canyon Road and McBean on the way to the hospital too making a direct route the best. Also: Hospital signage and fastest pedestrian and bike route posted from the South Fork Trail, via Ave. Velarte-Ave. Navarre to hospital/outpatient clinic medical campus entrance should be an imperative posting as soon as possible. There are a number of bike/ped routes that were designed that terminate at the large arterials without wayfinding signage, or pavement markings indicating the nearest ADA crossings or Added to Action 2A.7: r„ destination. It would be wonderful to come to some sort of�' agreement with this HOA for an accepted series of signs or Email �markers that encourage crossings atADAramps orcorners. Ideally, it would be best to get some crosswalks striped so that non -motorized users subconsciously suggest the safer and preferred routes. Page 110-How about a local picture from the TOC on Town Center Drive, or from "Thursday's at Newhall" that reflect our Email Replaced with photo from Newhall. own open streets events? Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Page 112- Public Art: Always welcomed, and it would help significantly if the process of suggestion and communication between trail users and the Arts Commission were more fluid Email City to coordinate with Parks and Open Space Department. and advertised more via social media when the calls go out for proposed art projects. Page 113- Education: I have been proposing that we work harder on developing a City "Community Services" based bicycle education program that can be tailored to fit age group, skill level, and bicycling type. After working with the city for many years now, and understanding the multi -school district challenge, Email City will work on these efforts. and that the districts are not cohesive to the management of the City itself, coming at education through the City's Parks and Rec programming may provide the best and most efficient route to providing City-wide bike education. Page 113-Staff should consider training more residents (and subsidizing that training as a means of producing a program like Added action 1 B.3: am suggesting above) AND also train City Staff for LCI. Email Creating a robust, available and stable bike education workforce" " should be part of the education mandate. Page 113-Bicycle Etiquette should be reinforced through consistent and frequent City social media channels (FB, Email Incorporated in updated Chapter 6, Programs - Trail Etiquette section. Instagram, and Twitter accounts) beyond the City's website, services_app and their dedicated website. Page 113-While it would be wonderful to have more involvement and interchange with the Sheriff's department and CHP, historically has rarely happened, even when those agencies are executing OTS grants. Historically, they have Email City will work on these efforts. rarely reached out to contact SCVBC and never inform us about safety communications. While it would be welcome, do not, now, rely on LASD or CHP for any bike education efforts. The majority of Sierra Highway along the section you were inquiring about is within Caltrans' jurisdiction. Although the City has no authority to construct any improvements along roadways within Caltrans' jurisdiction, we will share your request with Caltrans for their consideration and ask that they respond to you directly. Add sidewalk or Class I path to Sierra Highway between Newhall Email Sidewalks and curbs within the City are usually constructed in and Golden Valley communities. conjunction with new property development as a condition of approval. The City also maintains a priority list for the maintenance of uplifted sidewalks and construction of new sidewalks in areas where there are gaps in pedestrian facilities. The section of Sierra Highway that falls under the City's jurisdiction will be added to that list for future consideration. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details I always found going north/south on Bouquet, between the river and Seco, to be one of the most dangerous stretches in town due to traffic volumes and lack of bike lanes. I believe there is a narrow Class II northbound and nothing southbound in this area. The map actually Correct, the plan calls for two trail under - shows a Class I that I have used only once, and I think that is benefit to crossings, one of Newhall Ranch Rd. and the southbound riders primarily. First, can someone explain how one would Email other of Bouquet Canyon Rd. Currently the go north safely from the path along the river (SE corner Newhall Ranch most direct route to the park is through the Road and Bouquet) to Central Park, where northbound bike lanes exist Emblem Tract via Espuella. on the street? Similarly, if one wanted to go south from Central Park to the intersection of Bouquet and Valencia, is there a direct and safe route? My recollection is the Class I is on the west side of Bouquet, and We discussed the need for an undercrossing connects only to the trail/sidewalk running along Newhall Ranch Email of Newhall Ranch Road. Currently, one Road.... no southbound connection without some on street maneuvering. would need to go 1/2-mile west where the paseo crosses the highway. If everyone feels the current situation is as good as it gets, maybe signage or something else would be helpful because it is not intuitive Email Working on wayfinding signage now in how to get on/off the Class I behind Trader Joe's/Best Buy and where to conjunction with opening of Trek Store. go from there to connect to the other main arterial trails. By the way DO ask the water agency about trail access along Bouquet, farther north. I think they would be amenable as long as their main Email Thanks infrastructure can remain secure (i.e. fenced off.) LOVE the proposed connection from the end of the River Trail to San Francisquito Canyon. This is a great place to ride and by using the Email No action needed. connection that used to be there (and is probably still graded).... riders can avoid riding up and crossing Copperhill. Similarly like the extension of bike lanes on bouquet. This is a great loop... up Bouquet and down San Francisquito or vice versa. Getting northbound on the River Trail and making a clearer direct north/south Email Good point, noted route at Bouquet/Newhall Ranch Road will make this a great asset for people currently deterred by these stressful points. The improvements in Newhall and Old Orchard area look great. My child Excellent, will be great to have feedback as will be riding to school there. Email they go in, especially if we get the Quick Build grant, _ Fair Oaks Ranch improvements will be very helpful in terms on connectivity and making another option for safer connection to backbone Email No action needed. trails. The Lost Canyon/Sand Canyon connections will be very helpful. Email No action needed. Bike lanes on Sierra Highway will be very helpful. Though there is a The first stretch north of Soledad to Dolan St. decent shoulder there is some high speed traffic in this area and it will Email will go in by next Spring/Summer as part of show that bikes belong there. the Canyon Country Community Center project. As mentioned during the Zoom session, I think ongoing educational components remain important. Due to Covid there are many more people out on foot and on bikes. Some things need regular Email We discussed a "tell us your trail story" or reinforcement to become part of the culture of the community, much as it similar kid -oriented campaign. is in my former town of Redondo Beach, which has very busy trails but MOST people follow unwritten rules for everyone's safety. Freshen up the "yield to" signs on the trails with an etiquette campaign. Everything from which way to walk (generally facing oncoming bike traffic) to looking before crossing the trail or turning around. Careful use Email Thank you for the ideas. This is a City of headphones so you don't step or turn in front of someone. Keeping manager priority for us to figure out. dogs on short leash. Looking over your shoulder before making sudden movements. Stepping off the trail if you are stopping to rest or chat. Etc. Consider some advice on e-bikes. Not a huge issue yet, but some of the very fast bikes can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced riders. Maybe a campaign involving local bike shops ... so riders know which kind Email No action needed. are "legal" on our trails. Of course a lot of people probably buy them online. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details "Watch for bikes" and 3-ft passing signs are very helpful especially on We hope to roll out some green paint in bike routes and also where trails cross intersections. Plus pavement Email "conflict zones" near intersections with this treatments at those trail crossings... similar to enhanced crosswalks for plan, starting with the Walnut Street Bike pedestrians. Boulevard. The signal detection ap (to make lights change for bikes) was only available for Apple last I looked. Please add it for android. Also I do like Noted. Also, see the GiveMeGreen! info that some lights seem to detect bikes, but not all of them do. Pavement Email card. markers on where to stop so the cameras or loop detectors can "see" us would be helpful. Love the art on the trails. Of course some gets damaged, unfortunately, but it does spice things up either on blank walls or pit stop areas like the Email No action needed. Iron Horse trailhead. Shade structures and water fountains are very nice where we have them. In areas NOT obviously near a park, on -trail signage indicating a nearby We hope to add wayfinding signs letting folks park with restrooms/water would also be nice if there is a park "close by" Email know locations with parks, restrooms nearby. but out of sight from the trail. This is especially helpful for parents with There are six parks within .5 miles of trails. kids. The existing wayfinding signs are a great improvement from years ago. I Email No action needed. see many people looking at them! _ PR campaigns (not just signs) would be nice now and then. These could run in local newspaper and online media. Simple things like Share the Combine with above messaging campaign. Road, Bikes Belong, Bikes follow the rules of the road, Pass w/ 3 feet, Email Also, Metro's BEST (Bike Education Safety Wear Your Helmet, etc. It just reminds people - much like anti -crime Training) program is coming back around in warnings (don't leave valuables visible in your car, turn house lights on at virtual format. 9pm) - of things that make everyone safer. With the Canyon Country Community Center Project located on Sierra Highway, north of Soledad, the City is about to widen the road and add a short section of Class II bike lanes' Any additional bike crossings of any kind along Soledad Canyon Road to make it easier to access the center when it between Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon, to facilitate going from the Email opens next year. We are doing the same at Class I and Class II paths along that section would be great. Lost Canyon Road in conjunction with the access to the Vista Canyon development project. Lastly, there should be new bike lanes and bike detection on Sand Canyon at Soledad Canyon. We will take a closer look at this crossing with the scoring criteria, including public input, in mind. This bridge is currently being I think for safety that Copper Hill Drive Bridge Crossing should have a designed to provide a barrier protected Class higher priority on the list of Recommended Bicycle Projects. It is currently Email I trail with adjacent sidewalk to match other Tier 2 with a priority of only 29. bridges in the City. The construction timeline is not set since this is a developer -required improvement for a future development, project. City staff will evaluate a possible interim solution in this location. Bike bells are great for this. The City has bike bells that they would be handing out if this were an in -person event, but will It seems that more education about Class I bike trail etiquette, rules, and Email continue handing the bells out when/as safety issues are the best way to help the public now. possible. The City is also in the process of evaluating for more and better signage and a coordinated safety campaigns in the near future. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Signage clearly stating that electric bikes, class I and 11 are legal, but all Assembly Bill 1096, passed by the State a other forms of electric motor or other motorized vehicles are not allowed. few years ago, addresses this topic. It is part I had a nice chat with an electric skateboard rider this AM. He said that of the vehicle code and you will notice that it the did not know his vehicle was not allowed because he saw all the defines electric bikes separately from electric bicycles, he was just testing, and had a regular bicycle. Email motorized bicycles (capable of 20+ mph). Conversation was cordial and then he took off quite fast. I also saw The law does not allow these types of several children sized electric bicycles that did not appear to have vehicles on trails and requires license and pedals. insurance. So I think we agree that these faster bikes do not belong on the trails. Bike bells are great for this. The City has Some underpasses are quite narrow meaning that with sunglasses on bike bells that they would be handing out if vision is not ideal. Consideration to more safety signage around these this were an in -person event, but will sections would help. Or, setting up signs to reduce speed or set a slower Email continue handing the bells out when/as speed limit at these locations would hopefully help prevent an inevitable possible. The City is also in the process of accident. evaluating for more and better signage and a coordinated safety campaigns in the near future. Yes, we have been coordinating with LA County staff during this NMTP process, and they wanted us to show which projects on The map on page 80 of the draft plan shows proposed bike lanes West the edge of the city of Santa Clarita are of 1-5 in the unincorporated County. Are those improvements planned by Email priorities for regional connectivity. The the County? Or is there coordination between the City and the County? County is hoping to update their own Bicycle Master Plan for unincorporated areas soon, so these connections would ideally be included in their own planning effort. In the city, we do not allow motorized vehicles on our trails. There are 3 classifications on e-bikes, 2 What are the rules about electric bicycles that are proliferating on the Class I of which are allowed on trails based on state trails? Final Workshop identifications. Speeds are not to exceed 20 MPH on the trails. The City will likely update signs on trails to reflect this policy. Assembly Bill 1096 provides guidance on this issue. Class I Bike Paths (also called Shared -Use Paths)' are off-street trails. Class II Bike Lanes are on the street and are designated spaces with a painted What do each class (I, II, and III) mean? Are all the new bike lanes all protected Final Workshop line. On Class III Bike Routes, bicyclists share the or just some of them? lane with motor vehicles. Class IV Separated Bikeways, such as the one proposed on Orchard Village Road, provide physical separation but are still on the street. So signal at Walnut would only come on for bikes, not cars? Final Workshop The signal would be activated by any user (bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles). I think water agency would entertain trail access if not near treatment facilities on The City will continue coordinating with the Water top of hill. Final Workshop Agency to determine where facilities would be allowed and/or appropriate. Bike repair stations are currently in the Bike repair station have electric plug A/C hookup to charge the a -bike charger to Final Workshop development code, but they do not specify electric your a -bike. plug hookups. The City can explore ways to integrate charging. Copper Hill Drive (Bridge Crossing) 1 0.11 San Francisquito Trail (West) San Thank you for sharing. This bridge is currently Francisquito Trail (East) $176,000 29 being designed to provide abarrier- protected I've seen near accidents with bikes, pedestrians and in some cases vehicles Class I trail with adjacent sidewalk to match other because the sidewalk can not accommodate the amount of bike and pedestrian Final Workshop bridges in the City. The construction timeline is not set since this is a developer -required traffic in such a confined space. In one case a child with her bike almost fell into improvement for a future development, project. the street trying to avoid another cyclist and could have been struck by a vehicle. City staff will evaluate a possible interim solution Luckily their parent prevented this near tragedy. Can you please re-evaluate this in this location. project's priority before someone gets hurt. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Bike bells are great for this. The City has bike bells that they would be handing out if I find the underpasses sometimes dangerous for bikers when pedestrians don't this were an in -person event, but will pay attention. is there any solution, such as signage? this is mainly kids/teens Final Workshop continue handing the bells out when/as ...Just forgetting a biker may be behind them. Just having fun...enjo in the walk. 9 9 Y 9 enjoying 9 possible. The City is also in the process of p Y� accidentally moving to right. So need reminder before tunnel evaluating for more and better signage and a coordinated safety campaigns in the near future. The a -bikes do need some enforcement or education... there are ones going over This would be a good focus for future safety 20 ....not sure if people rent them out or just packs of them out sometimes. Final Workshop campaigns. The team can evaluate how to incorporate this in the Plan. This planning effort was not able to evaluate specific locations for shade improvements. However, we recommend green infrastructure be Are there plans for shade structures beside trees, or is it mostly trees? Final Workshop incorporated into projects, and can evaluate where' to make additional policy recommendations regarding increasing shade at locations such as trailheads and trail access points. The Dry Canyon proposal, must it end at Decoro, or could it be considered to Final Workshop The Plan proposes that the Dry Canyon Channel reach the Santa Clarita Elementary/Santa Clarita Park Campus when proposed? Path continue north to Copper Hill Drive. You may submit a request for an evaluation What is the process for requesting things like cross walks? Final Workshop through our Resident Service Center found on the City's Home page www.santa-clarita.com The intersection of Jason Drive and Flynn Drive would be good for a crosswalk. Final Workshop See above. Will there be a connection to the new community being built at the end of Lost Yes, as shown on the plan, there will be a Canyon and will that connect to Sand Canyon? Final Workshop connection through the Vista Canyon development' to Sand Canyon Road. Are there plans to put in 90 degree curb for auto right turn to replace the No, the turn lane you describe was part of the sweeping right hand turn curb especially at high use intersections by people - Final Workshop original intersection design and function and Valencia & Magic Mountain. removal of that feature would increase traffic congestion at the intersection. Sacramento had a nice trail user guide as to trail etiquette walkers vs. bikes, Thank you for sharing this example. The City will headphone use, dogs, etc. Just nice for a reminder program at some point. Very Final Workshop consult Sacramento's trail user guide and those busy sometimes with Pandemic. from other communities. I'm 65 and find the uphill challenging if I have to go too slow Final Workshop No action needed. The Sheriff periodically patrols trails when a specific crime or trend is reported. If there is a How often do sheriff's deputies monitor the Class I bike trails for electric roller Final Workshop section of trail where City staff receives reports of boars or electric skate boards? ongoing illegal use of trails, city staff will attempt to observe the behavior and involve law enforcement' if necessary. Depending on the cost, the need for right of way, engineering and environmental documentation, some of the proposed projects are multi -year So I imagine this all takes years Final Workshop Projects. Larger projects often require grant funding which can be highly competitive. The prioritization framework aims to help guide the City' in implementing the recommendations over multiple years. Love the idea of a trail etiquette guide. Helpful for all trail users. Final Workshop No action needed. Bouquet Canyon Road: We have received at SCVBC questions if the bike lanes The City had not included this in the existing on the roadway will be protected with delineators or with some other means of recommendations, but can evaluate opportunities protection to prevent motorists from entering the on -street lanes. People are Final Workshop for improved buffer striping as a possible interim complaining about aggressive motorists who are disregarding the roadway solution. markings. FYI: Railroad Ave has ped warning light at that "free right turn"... pretty useful Noted, and will evaluate for possible application in because cars aren't used to stopping. It catches your eye in a car. (Northbound Final Workshop other locations. on railroad south of traffic circle) Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details The completion of Via Princessa will be in two phases. The first phase to be built will be east of Golden Valley Road, to be built by a developer in Do we know the current state of plans on the Via Princessa extension? Final Workshop the next two to three years. The second phase, west of Golden Valley Road is further off due to the completion of environmental remediation work and acceptance by the State of CA. This is the gap by Discovery Park and it is a If closing the gap on the river trail was number one from the survey... why isn't it Final Workshop key recommendation in the Plan. The City is on the plan? When will the gap be closed? working on securing funding, but it is a big project and will likely take time. Paseos were part of the Valencia Master Plan. They are funded through the developer and How are "Paseos" constructed? provided by the developer. Some other large who funds them? Final Workshop developments have incorporated paseos and they are usually funded in a similar way. Maintenance and upkeep are normally funded through the City's' landscape maintenance districts. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix C: Community Outreach Details Ili 1pen (IfiIUD " Active Iliirii llpoii tt i ii III in .an'i phlin es Mode Share The estimated number of existing bicycle trips and Chapters 2 & 3 pedestrian trips in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all trips, and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle trips and pedestrian trips resulting from implementation of the plan. Description of A map and description of existing and proposed land use Chapter 3 Land and settlement patterns which must include, but not be Use/Destinations limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, major employment centers, major transit hubs, and other destinations. Major transit hubs must include, but are not limited to, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings. Pedestrian A map and description of existing and proposed Chapters 3 & 5 Facilities pedestrian facilities, including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. Bicycle Facilities A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle Chapters 3 & 5 transportation facilities including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. Bicycle Parking A map and description of existing and proposed end -of- Chapters 3 & 5 trip bicycle parking facilities. Include a description of existing and proposed policies related to bicycle parking in public locations, private parking garages and parking lots and in new commercial and residential developments. Also include a map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These must include, but not be limited to, bicycle 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. Wayfinding A description of proposed signage providing wayfinding Chapter 5 along the bicycle transportation network to designated destinations Non- A description of existing and proposed bicycle and Chapters 3 & 6 Infrastructure pedestrian education, encouragement, enforcement, Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix D: Active Transportation Plan Compliance Checklist and evaluation programs conducted in the area included within the plan. Include efforts by the law enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce provisions of the law impacting bicycle and pedestrian safety, and the resulting effect on collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians Collision Analysis The number and location of collisions, serious injuries, Chapters 2 & 3 and fatalities suffered by bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries, and a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan. Equity Analysis Identify census tracts that are considered to be Chapter 3 disadvantaged or low-income and identify bicycle and pedestrian needs of those disadvantaged or low-income residents. Community A description of the extent of community involvement in Chapter 4 Engagement development of the plan, including disadvantaged and underserved communities. Coordination A description of how the active transportation plan has Chapter 1 & been coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions, Appendix A including school districts within the plan area, and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, general plans and a Sustainable Community Strategy in a Regional Transportation Plan Prioritization A description of the projects and programs proposed in Chapter 7 the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation, including the methodology for project prioritization and a proposed timeline for implementation. Funding A description of future financial needs for projects and Chapter 7 programs that improve safety and convenience for bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area. Include anticipated cost, revenue sources and potential grant funding for bicycle and pedestrian uses Implementation A description of steps necessary to implement the plan Chapter 7 and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in implementing the plan. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix D: Active Transportation Plan Compliance Checklist Maintenance A description of the policies and procedures for Chapter 2 maintaining existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of smooth pavement, ADA level surfaces, freedom from encroaching vegetation, maintenance of traffic control devices including striping and other pavement markings, and lighting Resolution A resolution showing adoption of the plan by the city, Appendix E county or district. If the active transportation plan was prepared by a county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, MPO, school district or transit district, the plan should indicate the support via resolution of the city(s) or county(s) in which the proposed facilities would be located. Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Appendix D: Active Transportation Plan Compliance Checklist 13 This pase is intentionally lefl, blank.