HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-16; City Council; 22218; Accept the Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness PlanCarlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan
February 16, 2016
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The Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan (Plan) is an implementation plan that builds upon the livable and
complete streets concepts identified in the following documents:
• General Plan and the New Mobility Element 2015
• Climate Action Plan 2015
• Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) 2015
• Livable Streets Assessment 2013
The Plan's strategies are based on active transportation that support healthy lifestyles and our
community vision that connects people to create a sense of belonging including:
• Walking, biking, public transportation and connectivity:
Increase travel options through enhanced walking, bicycling and public transportation systems.
Enhance mobility through increased connectivity and intelligent transportation management.
• Neighborhood revitalization, community design and livability:
Revitalize neighborhoods and enhance citywide community design and livability. Promote a
greater mix of uses citywide, more activities along the coastline and link density to public
transportation. Revitalize the downtown Village as a community focal point and a unique and
memorable center for visitors, and rejuvenate the historic Barrio neighborhood.
The Carlsbad Mobility Readiness Plan will help us to reimagine transportation investments and
infrastructure in a way that better serves the city as it changes today and into the future. The Plan is
intended to guide Carlsbad's mobility and access decisions along the coast and bring the following vision
to life:
"To create an innovative transportation future in which advanced information, new technologies and
sustainable fuels support a vibrant community with seamless mobility options."
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
A final Environmental Impact Report (EIR 13-02 SCH #2011011004) was prepared for the General Plan
and certified by the City Council at its Sept. 22, 2015 meeting in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15090. The Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan is within
the scope of the EIR (13-02) and no further environmental review is required.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution of the City of Carlsbad, California, accepting the Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan.
2. Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CARLSBAD COASTAL MOBILITY
READINESS PLAN.
EXHIBIT I
WHEREAS, The Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 2,
was developed to build upon the livable and complete streets concepts identified in the
General Plan and New Mobility Element 2015, the Climate Action Plan 2015, and the Carlsbad
Active Transportation Strategy (CATS) 2015; and
WHEREAS, the plan develops strategies to take advantage of the rapidly advancing
changes in our transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the objective of this effort is to better connect the Carlsbad community to
the coastline, allowing more people to access more activities and services that closely link
quality of life issues to economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan will help us to reimagine
transportation investments and infrastructure in a way that better serves the city as it changes
today and into the future; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic and Safety Commission received and accepted the report on Feb.
1, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California
as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Carlsbad Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan be accepted as an
implementation plan.
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Why This Plan Was Done
•We can enhance the coastal
experience by taking advantage
of emerging technology
•Need a blueprint to build
infrastructure for new ideas
•Need a strategy to implement
other plans
How This Fits With Other Efforts
•General Plan Mobility
Element
•Village/Barrio Master Plan
•Climate Action Plan
•City of Carlsbad Livable
Streets Assessment
•Complete Streets Act
Why This Project is Limited to the Coast
•Much of our transportation
infrastructure is west of I-5
•Village is a pedestrian and bike
friendly environment
•What works on the coast can be
expanded inland
Economic Benefits
•Better transportation means
better business
•Attractive mobility options
allow more people to access
more activities and services
•We strengthen communities
and the businesses that
serve them
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Connecting the Dots,
Connects Our Community
Emerging Technology Assessment
•Fehr & Peers
•Identify technologies
•Current trends
•Customize to Carlsbad
Project Objectives
•Identify emerging technologies that can benefit
Carlsbad’s coastal experience
•Identify clear approach for each technology
•Plan to invest strategically in new infrastructure
Attractive Mobility Options
•New mobility choices
–Car share, bike share, On-Demand
•Traditional mobility choices
–Trolley (set route)
–Shuttles (hotel to destination)
•Energy
–Fossil fuels
–Renewable energy
Emerging Technologies & Traditional Choices
Autonomous vehicles Car Sharing
Shuttles Electric Cars
Visitor Serving Trolley Electric Bikes
Next Generation Valet Personal Mobility Devices
Next Generation Delivery Smart Parking Management
Ride Sharing Applications Bike Sharing
Emerging Technologies & Traditional Choices
Autonomous vehicles Car Sharing
Shuttles Electric Cars
Visitor Serving Trolley Electric Bikes
Next Generation Valet Personal Mobility Devices
Next Generation Delivery Smart Parking Management
Ride Sharing Applications Bike Sharing
Two-Day Technical Workshop
Bike Sharing:
Alta Planning + Design
Electric Vehicles:
SANDAG & Peder Norby
Trolley:
Laguna Beach
Parking Management:
City of San Francisco
Stakeholder Collaboration
Urban Place Consulting Group, Inc.
Autonomous Vehicles
•No longer futurist idea
•5 to 10 years until “self driving
automation” is available
•Safety, cost & travel time savings benefits
•Policy, laws & codes will control
deployment of autonomous vehicles on city
streets
Trolley
•Visitor serving, community amenity
•Localized, limited service area
•Low speed, frequent stops
•Feasibility study needed to determine
cost, viability and sustainability of trolley
system
•Could potentially transition to
autonomous system in the future
Electric Vehicles
•Growing market with California leading sales
•Expanding beyond personal auto to include buses and
fleet vehicles
•Provide eco-benefits such as zero tailpipe emissions
and relatively inexpensive energy source
•Expanding network of charging stations including
multifamily development charging stations and
wayfinding signage to locate charging stations
Bike Share & Car Share
•Bike Share:
–1st/Last Mile Trip
–Targets Commuters
–Health Benefits
•Car Share:
–Reduces personal vehicle ownership –reducing cost, responsibility and demand for parking
–Effective in high density, transit oriented communities
Mobility Hub M
Pick Up a Bicycle at Bike Share Station to go to Work
Autonomous Vehicle Waiting
Private Transit Pick Up
Mobility Hub M
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Comfort Station –bike repair, water fountain, bench, signage
Smart Parking
•Suite of Strategies including
wayfinding, on-line applications,
public-private partnerships
•Direct motorist to available parking
•Reduces traffic congestion/trip
length
•Improves air quality and driver
experience
Implementation Recommendations
Item Action Plan
Trolley Feasibility study and pilot project
Smart Parking Maximize and monitor public parking spaces
Mobility Hub Coordinate with SANDAG (grants)
Electric Vehicles Grants for charging stations
Autonomous Vehicles Collaborate on research
Comfort stations Include in coastal corridor designs
Sustainable Mobility Concepts
•Healthy lifestyles through active
transportation
•Support vehicles that use less energy
•Improve mobility connections
(seamless system)
Connecting the Dots
Connects our Community
Questions