HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - BIKES ON SIDEWALKS CONST PROJ (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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Agenda Item: — 49
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
November 23, 2004
V
Andrew Yi
RESOLUTION ALLOWING BICYCLISTS TO RIDE ON
SIDEWALKS DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CASTAIC
LAKE WATER AGENCY PIPELINE AND BOUQUET CANYON
ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECTS
Building and Engineering
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution allowing bicyclists to use sidewalks as alternative routes in and
around the areas of and during construction of the Castaic Lake Water Agency Pipeline and
Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge Widening projects.
BACKGROUND
During construction of the Castaic Lake Water Agency Pipeline and the Bouquet Canyon Road
Bridge Widening projects, it will be necessary to close sections of the adjacent bike trails to
accommodate work areas. Bicyclists will be required to use alternative routes around the bike
path closures. These alternative routes include roadways which have large traffic volumes where
cyclists may decide that it is safer and more comfortable to ride on the sidewalk.
While the California Vehicle Code normally prohibits the use of bicycles on sidewalks,
Section 21206 of that Code does allow local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, to regulate
the operations of bicycles on pedestrian facilities.
It is anticipated that construction of the water pipeline will require closures of portions of the
Santa Clara River Trail through July 2005, and construction of the Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge
Widening will require periodic closures of the South Fork Trail through December 2005. The
resolution to allow bicycles on the sidewalk will be in effect through completion of these
projects.
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During closure of the bike paths, staff expects recreational bicyclists to choose other locations for
their outings. Commuter bicyclists, on the other hand, will need to choose alternate paths. These
riders are generally much more experienced and able to handle more difficult traffic situations.
Staff does not intend to require commuter bicyclists to use the sidewalk, but would like to allow
them the option of using the sidewalk if they so choose. Staff will monitor bicycle operations in
these areas, and make any adjustments that may be necessary to assure the safest available routes.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit "A" - Vicinity Map for Castaic Lake Water Agency Pipeline Project
Exhibit "B" - Vicinity Map for Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge Widening Project
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