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Home My WebLink About1977-02-15; City Council; 4076; Coastal Bicycle Routec " n - ..-........-----..........................-.--.-...--..-......I...__..............-.... . ...... ____ SllbJ (;\<;j: 2 COASTAL BICYCLE ROUTE .S?--rt.C-~,J;,;.:-~;,.F. qf j.'Vi(? ..... I":..'.-" -.I I . \. c.. ... r-" ........ .-......-..... - . .____ __ The City of Carlsbad plans to make a Local Transporation Funds (L.T.F.) Bikeways claim for Fiscal Year 1977-78 for the City's portion of the Coastal Bicycle Route (6.2 miles long). This claim has to be submitted to the Comprehensive Planning'Organization (C.P.O.) by March 1, 1977. The City has requested CALTIiANS to provide the design and cost estimates for the above bicycle r0ut.e. CALTRANS has indicated that $14,000 may be available from the Bicentennial Route Improvement Program (SB 283 monies), but the funds might not be eligible for design. Therefore, if these funds are not available, then staff will request $20,000 in the FY 77-78 budget. mately $200,000. The whole project is estimated to cost approxi- 6. EXHIBIT A. L.T.F. Bikeways claim for FY 1977-78 (letter to C.P.O.) RECOMMENDATION Authorize staff to submit L.T.F. Bikeway claim as shown on Exhibit A. Council Action. 2-15-77 Following a clarification from the City Macager that the totdl amount of funds requested in the application is for $208,880, it was moved that authorization be given the staff to submit L.T.F. Bikeway claim as shown on Exhibit A attached to Agenda Bill. 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 TELEPHONE. (714) 729-1 181 February 4, 1977 Dennis Thompson Comprehensive Planning Organization Suite 524, Security Pacific Plaza 1200 Third Avenue San Diego, CAlifornia 92101 SUBJECT: LTF Bikeways claim for FY 1977-78 Dear Mr. Thompson: The following information is submitted to support the City of Carlsbad's claim as per "LTF Requirements and Priority Guide- lines for FT 77-78 Funding": Description of Project: Conceptually, we anticipate having along Carlsbad Boulevard (old State Highway 101): 1. A 3,300 foot bike path between Pine and Tamarack Avenues. Since there is little room for a two-way bike path on the bluff overlooking the beach, the proposed bike path would be primarily for southbound cyclists and a bike lane would have to be provided for northbound cyclists on the above section of Carlsbad Boulevard. 2. Bike lanes on each side of the road for all other portions (6.2 miles long). In response to the four qualifying requirements: A. The project is included on the "Bicycle Routes" plan as part of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan. B. As depicted in CPO's "Transportation Improvement Projects 1976-80," bicycle routes have been completed in both the City of Oceanside to the north and the County of San Diego to the south. Dennis Thompson - CPO -2- February 4, 1977 C. CALTRANS has indicated that $14,000 may be available as part of the Bicentennial Route Improvement Program (See attached letter) D. The project will meet or exceed CALTRANS design standards. In response to the criteria for priority listing: A, Elimination of problem areas, There are several geometric problems with bridges, over- and under- passes, merging traffic lanes, and beach parking that have to be solved before any bicycle facility can be implemented. Starting from the north on Carlsbad Boulevard: 3) 4) 5) a bridge across the Buena Vista Lagoon outlet must be widened on the east side; vehicular traffic across the Sante Fe Railway tracks has to be rechannelized to allow room for bicycles; there are traffic signals (semi-actuated on side streets only) at Grand and Elm Avenues; from Pine Avenue to Cherry Avenue there is currently not enough room on the west side to safely allow for both beach parking and bicycles; from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue parking is now restricted, but there is still no room for bicycles with the existing curb alignment; the same condition in "5" applies to the west side from Hemlock Avenue to Tamarack Avenue; another traffic signal at Tamarack Avenue (fully activated) ; another bridge, across the Agua Hedionda Lagoon inlet, will require channelization; a residential area, from Cannon Road to Manzano Drive will have several driveway openings and on-s tree t park ing ; an old CALTFLMNS interchange at Palomar Airport Road will create several merging problems, especially for northbound cyclists; curbs will have to be moved Sack near an under- pass at La Costa Downs and near an overpass at Ponto Drive; paveinent patching will be required along several sections. Dennis Thompson - CPO -3- February 4, 1977 B. Service to high use activity centers. Traffic volumes vary from 6000 ADT at the south end to over 12,000 ADT at the north end of the project. Bicycle volumes are estimated to vary from 150 to 400 bicycles/day. The posted speed limits range from 35 to 55 m.p.h., with the actual critical vehicular speeds ranging from 40 m.p.h. to 60 m.p.h.; the proposed route will primarily serve recreational uses (there are two State beaches within the City, and virtually all of the 6.2 miles of coastline has public access to the beach). Most of the peak conditions occur on weekends during the summer months. However, any warm and sunny day brings out the beach-goers; this proposed route will also serve some bicycle commuter traffic since downtown Carlsbad is just east (1/4 mile) of the boulevard, on Elm and Grand Avenues, and an industrial area just east (1/4 mile) of the boulevard on Palomar Airport Road; The State of California Beaches and Parks Department has made beach improvements, mainly on the bluff between Cherry and Tamarack Avenues and, along with the City, will designate this area as a whale watching center. C. D. Continuity of longer routes: 1) The proposed facility is a portion of the Bicen- tennial Bicycle Route, as established by CALTRANS; 2) the project will be, as stated earlier, a connecting segment between two existing bicycle routes : in Oceanside to the north and in the County of San Diego to the south. Local effort or participation: If the City. is unable to get CALTRANS to design the route, staff is requesting the City Council to budget funds for the design; the City will also attempt to resurface those portior,s of Carlsbad Boulevard which would greatly inprove the riding surface for the cyclists. Since there is no signed bicycle facility in the City at this time, interest in this project is very high. Dennis Thompson - CPO -4- February 4, 1977 E. Scenic Highway Routes: Carlsbad Boulevard has been designated as a "Scenic Route" (probably the most scenic) in the City's General Plan. In additidn, the City's Agua Hedionda pilot project for Coastal Plan implementation designated Carlsbad Boulevard as a scenic route and major bike route linkage. Because of the high visibility to the public and scenic qualities along this route, the City's General Plan and the Coastal Plan recognize the need for special design treatment along both sides of Carlsbad Boulevard. The Californi-a Coastal Plan states that the recreational and scenic value of the Coast Highway through Carlsbad shall be maximized. Toward this end it proposed that provisions be made, wherever possible, for bicycle facilities. The Plan recognized that bicycle use along the Coast Highway serves not only a recreational function but an also be an important transportation mode which conserves parking and reduces congestion. Respectfully submitted, Tim Flanagan '</' City Engineer ' TCF : XAW: ms Attachments BICYCLE FACIIJTIFS Claimant: 1 Amount of Claim: r Length and Type of Project: Bike Path X Bike lane SA?ared Route Related Facilities 120n TlilRD AVCNUE SAN DII GO. CALIF. 93101 I7141 233-5211 Other - Proj ect Description: COASTAL BICYCLE ROUTE ALONG CARLSBAD BOULEVARD (Old State Highway 101) -Wte: Piezse attach location rip, project limits, and ap-opriate - cross sections. ___________-I- --- I. Project Eligibility (Check and fully explain in comnents) Yes No A. Is the project included in an adopted regimal, county, city or cammity plan? - X B. If the project abuts other jurisdictions, is it - shom on adopted plans or adjacent jurisdictions? - X C. Toes the project follow CAL'ITULWS Bike Route Standards - from the Highrizy &sign ?lulual, Section 7-lOOO? D. Identify other sources of funding- for cooperative Fro j ects : . - X -- 111. Evaluation Criteria (Check and fully explain in comments) Yes No A. bes the project eliminate problem areas on routes __ X - which would provide relatively ,safe trqvel use? 1. Intersections, drivelbays 2. Bridges ? 3. Karrow road segments 4. Removal of parking 5. 6. Other High traffic volume and speed B. Lhes the project provide service to high activity centers? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ehp 1 oynen t Comerc i a1 Fduca t ional Public transportation interface Go~ernmntal or social service centers Cultural or recreational Other State beaches - also part of . Bicentennial Bicycle Route C. Does the project provide comecTion to and continuity of longer routes? 1. Inter -regional 2. Regional 3. 4. Local 5. Comimity Inter - j ur i sdict ional D. Special Circmstances: x- x- 'X X - - The northbound bicycle lane and the southbound bicycle path, between Pine and Tamarack Avenue, will require special treatment in their designs because of the narrowness of both the street and the bluff overlooking the beach in this area. . c ESTIMATE OF BICYCLE ROUTE IMPROVEMENT Miles Coastal 'Bicycle Route-Carlsbad Blvd.Cength: 6.2 . Project Name 1. Earthwork a. Roadway Excavation ____ 1000 C.Y. X $ 2.00 0 $ 2,000 b. Embankment m C.Y. x $ 2-50 I $ 5,000 t 1 TOTAL $ AMIL-_- 1300')x 51 51 = 800 ' ) 2. Drainage -Major Work - Remove 1500 I guardrail @ $2.OO/L.F = $ 3,000 .I curb,gutter & si'dewalk : ' $ 47,600 Removal - $2.00/L.F. = $ 7,000 - $2.00/L.F.=$1,600 Install -$lo. OO/L.F. = $35,000 - $5.00/L.F.=$4,000 (Pine to Sequoia - 3500' ) $42,000 $5,600 (La Costa Dxns & Ponto - 800') 3. Signing, Striping, Pavement Markings Signs 4/Mile = S200Mile Stripe = $600 Mile $1,00O/Mile X - * Miles - $ 6,200- Markings 320 S.F./Mile = $200 Mile 4. Paving a. Agg. Base a CY. X $12 /CY. = $ 3.9 00 Calc.: WL. X 5'W. X LD. + 27 = &CY. $ 6,500 20 /Ton = b. Paving _I_ 324 Tons X $ Calc.: -L. 3500 X --.-.-W. 5' X -D. 3 -+ 27 X 2 = 324 Tans $ 33,000 c. Concrete 3300'L.xlO'W.x $1.00/S.F. paving PAVING TOTAL $ -43,400 __ 5. Bridge Work a. Modify Bridge 240 S.F. X $ 100 /S.F. = $ 24,000 8' x 30' = 240s.f. Calc.: S.F. ~ 6. Fencing 2000 L.F. x$4/L.F. = 8,000 = $ 8,000 te;-m;#EHwxK=- IXIXX 7. Retaining Wall 5' high x 800' x $2.50 = 10,000 $lO,OOO 5ZFkXAfXXXXXX BSIDGE TOTAL , $ 424JL - 8X. SUBTOTAL / $ J.A.9+zxLo- I - - ~ Contingencies Subtotal 149 r 2oo X 25% = $ 37,300 Engineering Subtotal X 15% = s 25Lf38IL__-- - -. 97. TOTAL s 208,880 __- 103. RIGHT OF WAY 1lY. FRGJECT TOTAL