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City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by,
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR BIKEWAYS AND BIKE LANES
RESOLUTTON NO. 92-102
Public Works
The staff of the Parks and Recreation Department has received a request from granting agencies at
the state level for a resolution of support from the City for Bikeways and Bike lanes. The
Resolution will be used as a part of the City's grant applications to indicate our continued support
for the development of bike lanes and off road bikeways.
Transportation agencies are particularly interested in maintaining on street bike lanes as an important
segment of a multi -modal transportation system. The City's General Plan contains many statements
which support the inclusion of bike lanes on major roadways within the City. The same references
are also contained within the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Provisions for bicycle
facilities and parking are also contained in the plans for the City's Commuter Rail and multi -modal
Transit station.
The Engineering Division of the Community Development Department is also incorporating
standards within the design specifications for capital projects such as roads, bridges, parking lots
and public buildings for bicyclists. These include ramps under bridges andbike lanes.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of capital projects will be increased by the inclusion of bicycle improvements. Bridges
will have to be wider in some instances and the installation of concrete ramps underneath will raise
the construction costs. Additional striping and, in some cases, width for roadways will also be
required.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 92-102 supporting the continued
development of on street bike lanes and off street bikeways.
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Resolution of Support for Bikeways and Bike Lanes
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Resolution No. 92-102- supporting the continued development of on street bike lanes and off road
bikeways on street bike lanes and off street bikeways.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-102
A RESOLUITON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
MY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING BIKEWAYS AND B11EM LANES
WITBIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has previously adopted and given support to the
Santa Clara River Recreation and Water Feature Study which includes an off highway bicycle
path; and
WBEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita's Adopted General Plan contains numerous
policies and references supporting the incorporation and installation of an integrated bikcv�ay
network, both on street and off street, throughout the City; and
WBEREAS, all bicyclists are given certain and specific roadway use opportunities by
the State ffighways Code and other state and municipal law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing safety and access to
all bicyclists and motorized roadway users; and
WBEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita by providing Class I bikeways whenever
possible for the bicyclists, does not intent to limit or restrict bicycle users legal and
legitimate use on its roadways.
NOW, TBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, as follows: that the Santa Clarita City Council hereby reaffirms its commitment to
vigorously support bicycle use within the City limits on both on road and off road bikeways.
Resolution 92-102
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _ day of
,1992.
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
I BFIMY 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
, 1992 by the following vote of Council:
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CITY CLERK
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