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COVER LETTER
June 26, 2017
Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino , CA 924104715
(909) 884-8276 x166
Re : TDA Article 3 Grant - Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project
Dear Mr . Lee,
Attached, please find the City of Big Bear Lake ' s application for the Transportation
Development Act Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities call for projects . The City of Big
Bear Lake has chosen to submit one project, the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project . The
project described in the enclosed materials is currently the City ' s highest priority active
transportation project .
Thank you very much for your consideration of this project . Please feel free to
contact Andrew Simmons , Randy Champion, or me if you have any concerns or questions
regarding our application .
Sincerely,
Of
Bridge Burton PMP , RWA
Engineering Department
City of Big Bear Lake
(909) 866 - 5 831 x 13 8
BBurton@citybigbearlake . com
City of Big Bear Lake Civic Center and Performing Arts Center
39707 Big Bear Boulevard , P . O . Box 10000 , Big Bear Lake CA 92315 -8900 . 909/866 -5831 •
Fax 909/866-6766
Project description :
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project ( Project ) will construct approximately 1 , 800' of
Class I multi - modal bicycle and pedestrian trail/ pathway in the City of Big Bear Lake ( City ) and
unincorporated Big Bear City ( attachment 1 ) . The proposed Class I trail will be located on the
west side of Stanfield Cutoff ( a north south arterial street constructed on an elevated causeway
connecting the north side of Big Bear Lake to the south side of Big Bear Lake ) adjacent to the
existing roadway but separated from the travelled way by guardrail . The overall cross section
width of the proposed trail will be 16 ' wide in order to accommodate a 12 ' wide elevated ADA
accessible two - way bicycle and pedestrian pathway with 2 ' shoulders on each side and a guardrail
on the side adjacent to the lake ( attachment 2 ) . Four 15 ' by 15 ' fishing piers have been
incorporated into the design , also , to prevent conflicts between fishermen that frequently fish
from the shoulder of Stanfield Cutoff and pedestrians/cyclists . This cross section was designed
per 2015 Caltrans Highway Design Manual guidelines for Class I multi - modal trails . This trail has
been designed taking all pedestrian and rolling users , both commuting and recreating, into
consideration . The purpose of this trail is to eliminate the barriers to non - motorized modes of
travel that currently exist .
The City was awarded a TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant for this
project in 2016 . The reason we are applying for more funding for the same project is that we had
to significantly modify the original design based on feedback from the Army Corps of Engineers
( ACOE ) . Our original design utilized dry dredge material from the bottom of Big Bear Lake
adjacent to the project site to backfill a slope from the existing causeway/ roadway to the lake
bottom for use as the surface for the proposed path . The City has partnered with the Big Bear
Municipal Water District ( BBMWD ) to provide an easement in which to construct the Project and
for the BBMWD to contribute to the project by hiring an environmental consultant to complete
the Environmental Clearance portion of the Project . The consultant hired by BBMWD , Shay Lowry
with Jericho Systems , had a preliminary consultation with the ACOE in which they indicated that
they would be averse to approving a design that decreased the theoretical capacity of the lake in
any amount . The ACOE suggested submitting a design utilizing an elevated path . Hence , the
updated and increased projected Project cost . The City believes that this project is critical to the
Big Bear Valley' s non - motorized transportation network and is 100 % committed to its
completion .
The project that we are submitting is largely the same as the 2016 project except for the
addition of the fishing piers to give fishermen that are displaced by the new Class I facility new
locations to fish from that will not conflict with bicycle and pedestrian traffic . This suggestion was
made by BBMWD and they have committed an additional $ 100, 000 in funding toward our local
match to help facilitate its implementation . All of the funding numbers submitted in this
application refer to additional funds requested or committed , not 2016 TDA Art . 3 funds .
Provide data to support potential use of the bicycle or sidewalk facility :
The San Bernardino National Forest is located within a 4 hour drive of more than 20
million people living in urban areas where experiences in nature are limited or non - existent .
Particularly for low- income urban residents , visiting Big Bear offers first -time exposure to
wildlands and an introduction to natural resources . While the Big Bear Valley is surrounded by
dense forests and mountain peaks , gaining access to these forests and peaks is challenging for a
variety of reasons including limited parking and limited paths for disabled individuals .
Stanfield Cutoff is located central to the Big Bear Valley and between the two most heavily
travelled multi - modal bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the Big Bear Valley; the Alpine Pedal
Path ( APP ) at the north end and the Stanfield Marsh Preserve Boardwalk ( the Boardwalk ) at the
south end ( attachment 1 ) .
The United States Forest Service ( USFS ) Mountaintop Ranger District estimates that
40, 000 people use the APP each year . These users access the APP from several areas including
Serrano State Campground , the Big Bear Discovery Center, Meadow' s Edge Picnic Area , Juniper
Point Day Use Area , the Carol Morrison Public Boat Launch , North Shore Elementary School and
parking along Stanfield Cutoff . The typical users of the APP are an aggregate of recreational users
and persons commuting from temporary lodging at Serrano Campground and leased vacation
cabins along North Shore Drive ( SR38 ) to the Interlaken and Lakeview Shopping Centers .
The APP is currently being rehabilitated and expanded which is expected to dramatically
increase the number of users on this already heavily travelled trail . Stanfield Cutoff is a major
hurdle for bicyclists and pedestrians lying between the heavily travelled APP and the only two
shopping centers in Big Bear that have supermarkets . Because it does not have sidewalk or bike
lanes , it is natural to infer that a large percentage of the current APP users will utilize a multi -
modal path that allows them to travel Stanfield Cutoff without having to compete with motorists
and parked vehicles . The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project ( Project ) will address the need for
this multi - modal connection .
The Boardwalk at the south end of Stanfield Cutoff is a favorite multi - modal pathway for
visitors and residents alike . Residents of the Big Bear Valley use the Boardwalk as an alternative
to walking on the shoulder of Big Bear Boulevard ( SR18 ) which is a very busy roadway with narrow
to non - existent shoulders . Visitors enjoy walking or biking on the Boardwalk because of the
majestic views of the Stanfield Marsh Waterfowl and Wildlife Preserve and Bald Eagle Habitat
offered by this elevated pathway along the marsh shore . The Boardwalk is safe and level whereas
the shoulder of Big Bear Boulevard is sporadically paved and uneven . These factors cause tripping
hazards and barriers to mobility, especially for disabled persons .
Based on past counts , the Big Bear Municipal Water District , which is the agency that
holds tenure of the Boardwalk, estimates an average of 36, 500 bicycle and pedestrian trips are
made on the Boardwalk annually . The Boardwalk serves as a link between unincorporated Big
Bear City and the City of Big Bear Lake ( Applicant , the City ) . Many residents of Big Bear City use
the Boardwalk to commute to one of the two supermarket anchored shopping centers in Big Bear
Lake or to North Shore Elementary School at the north end of Stanfield Cutoff.
The Boardwalk is highly utilized by residents because the surrounding communities are
all categorized as either Disadvantaged Communities ( DAC ) or Severely Disadvantaged
Communities based on median household incomes ( MHI ) which are substantially below the DAC
threshold of 80 % MHI , making them more dependent on non - motorized modes of
transportation . Per the latest U . S . Census figures, the median household income in California is
$ 61 , 094 . The median household income in the census tracts surrounding the proposed project
site ranges from $ 22 , 885 to $ 42 , 989 ( attachment 3 ) . Therefore , the combination of local
residents dependent on non - motorized modes of transportation , recreational users , and visitors
that use the boardwalk ( 36 , 500 trips annually ) would be likely to use bicycle and pedestrian
facilities to travel across Stanfield Cutoff if available .
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Surveys of elementary school students and their parents conducted for recent Safe
Routes to School ( SRTS ) projects ( for more details please reference the Big Bear Valley
Pedestrian , Bicycle , and Equestrian Master Plan Chapter 3 ) have repeatedly indicated that the
number of students that walk or bike to school is constrained by the lack of safe bicycle and
pedestrian facilities . Students and their parents are forced to walk in close proximity to fast
moving vehicles because of narrow lane widths and unsuitable shoulders . North Shore
Elementary School ( LASES ) currently has the lowest percentage of students biking or walking to
school . In contrast, Big Bear Elementary School ( BBES ) serves as a good example of the potential
percentage of students that will walk and bike to school that can be realized by providing safe
facilities for them to use . Until recent SRTS projects were completed in the vicinity of BBES , the
percentage of students riding or walking to school was at less than 6 % . As shown in the table
below, providing safe facilities has had a profound effect on local student Active Transportation
numbers ; more than doubling them . We believe this dramatic increase is possible at NSES if we
remove the current barriers to mobility by constructing a multi - modal pathway adjacent to
Stanfield Cutoff.
Table 1 . STUDENTS WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL
Walking Biking Walking or Biking
School Students % # % # % #
North Shore Elementary 489 0 . 4 % 2 0 . 2 % 1 0 . 6 % 3
Big Bear Elementary 295 10 . 2 % 30 2 . 7 % 8 12 . 9 % 38
Big Bear Middle School 371 3 . 2 % 12 1 . 6 % 6 4 . 6 % 18
Source : Survey of school principals, Spring 2015
Describe how project is situated in the regional system : ( explain how this project is consistent
with a Regional Transportation Plan of SANBAG NMTP ) :
City of Big Bear Lake General Plan Goal C3 encourages non - motorized transportation .
Regarding implementation program C3 . 1 . 1 , the City applied for and was awarded a Caltrans
Community- Based Transportation Planning Grant to prepare the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian ,
Bicycle , and Equestrian Master Plan ( Master Plan ) . In May of 2014, The San Bernardino County
Board of Supervisors revised the County Non - motorized Transportation Plan ( NMTP ) to
incorporate the Master Plan . The Project includes active transportation ( AT ) improvements in the
NMTP and the Master Plan .
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project is listed in the NMTP as "Stanfield Marsh Tr . " on
page 5 - 35 in table 5 . 16 and is shown on the SANBAG project map viewer as SANBAG project ID
846 ( attachment 4 ) .
Outline the destinations served by this project : ( destinations can be in a list form with potential
number of bike/ ped users described ) :
Once constructed , the Project will facilitate safe non - motorized travel to the following
destinations :
• Big Bear Civic and performing Arts Center
• Boulder Bay Park
• Castle Rock Trail
• Big Bear Lake Village
® Interlaken Shopping Center ( Von ' s )
• Lakeview Shopping Center ( Stater Bros . )
• Big Bear Sheriff' s Station
• Big Bear Superior Court
• San Bernardino Public Library Big Bear Branch
• Bear Valley Community Hospital
• Snow Summit Ski Resort
• Bear Mountain Ski Resort
• Serrano State Campground
• Big Bear Discovery Center
• Cougar Crest Trail
• Alpine Pedal Path
• Knickerbocker Trail
• Moonridge Boardwalk
• Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
• East Big Bear City
• Big Bear Convention Center
• Juniper Point Day Use Area
• Meadow' s Edge Picnic Area
• Meadow Park
• Veteran ' s Park
• Rotary Pine Knot Park
Describe how this project improves the safety of cyclists and / or pedestrians using the corridor :
( potential for
The Applicant contacted the California Highway Patrol ( CHP ) and the County of San
Bernardino Sheriff' s Department ( SBSD ) to gather traffic collision data for relevant road sections .
CHP indicated that the SBSD maintains the most thorough collision data pertinent to the Project
and that the SWITRS and TIMS data are not accurate . Available TIMS map is attached for
geographic reference purposes only ( attachment 5 ) .
The SBSD Big Bear Station provided collision data for the pertinent roadways surrounding
the proposed project site . The SBSD researched federal , state and local databases to account for
all accidents that occurred within the time period of January 1 , 2010 to May 11 , 2017 on Big Bear
Boulevard ( SR18 ) between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Drive , adjacent to the Boardwalk . A
letter from SBSD Captain Brad Toms is attached ( attachment 6 ) . Sixty- one accidents have
occurred in this stretch of roadway during this time period . Two involved collisions with
pedestrians and two involved collisions with bicycles .
Stanfield Cutoff is a primary route for children traveling from portions of Big Bear City and
Big Bear Lake to North Shore Elementary School ( LASES ) through a busy traffic corridor for which
there is no practical alternate . This roadway is used by local residents as well as a substantial
visitor population who are frequently unfamiliar with the roadway system and conditions . Traffic
speeds and volumes on the roadways are substantial , which is a significant hazard to pedestrians
and bicyclists . Recent traffic counts revealed an ADT of approximately 9 , 800 travelling on
Stanfield Cutoff which has no turn lanes , no bicycle or pedestrian facilities , and a travel lane in
each direction . Prevailing motorist speeds are frequently observed well above the posted 35 mph
speed limit . Pedestrians and bicyclists are forced to navigate their way between parked cars ,
fishing anglers , and fast moving vehicular traffic .
Using the design guidelines found in Chapter 1000 of the 2015 Caltrans Highway Design
Manual ( HDM ) , the Applicant determined that the best course of action to mitigate the existing
hazardous conditions is to construct a 12 ' wide Class I multi - modal bicycle and pedestrian
pathway outside of the existing roadway . Initially the Applicant investigated methods such as
lane narrowing and roadway realignment to utilize the existing right of way for construction of
the required facilities . It was determined that there is not enough width from guardrail to
guardrail to accommodate a safe bicycle and pedestrian pathway even if it were built to HDM
minimum standards . The proposed design is the safest because it creates a physical barrier
between fast moving motorized traffic and pedestrian and rolling users .
Explain the multimodal or transit system connectivity provided by this project :
The Project serves as a nexus between residents of and visitors to the entire north side of
the Big Bear Valley to the south side of the Big Bear Valley . On the north side of Big Bear Lake
there is the Alpine Pedal Path ( APP ) Class I pedestrian / bicycle trail , which connects the Serrano
State Campground , Meadow' s Edge Picnic Area , Juniper Point Day Use Area , Discovery Center,
Cougar Crest Trail , the East Public Launch Ramp , many residences , and North Shore Elementary
School . On the south side of Big Bear Lake is the City of Big Bear Lake ' s entire network of Class I
and II bike lanes as well as several miles of Class I pedestrian and bicycle paths and a system of
sidewalk throughout the City . The south side of the lake is also the location of all of the Big Bear
Valley' s largest centers of employment, shopping centers , a middle school , an elementary school ,
the Big Bear Lake Village , two ski resorts , the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, the only public library in
the entire valley, the Sheriff' s station , and the courthouse . In its current condition , Stanfield
Cutoff serves as a barrier to people from one side of the Big Bear Valley to the other .
The Project will also tie in to the Mountain Transit system of bus stops throughout Big
Bear Lake , most of which are located adjacent to the City' s system of sidewalks .
Establish the level of the project' s readiness : ( include a discussion on the local participation
process that resulted in the identification and prioritization of the project )
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project has the full support of the City of Big Bear Lake ,
the Big Bear Municipal Water District , and the United States Forest Service San Bernardino
National Forest Mountaintop Ranger District ( attachment 7 ) . The City awarded a contract to KPFF
for design services for the Project on June 12 , 2017 .
The City of Big Bear Lake sought to engage community- based stakeholders , potential
users , public agency partners , and non - profit partners to plan the project as part of a broader
effort for the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian Bicycle and Equestrian Master Plan ( Master Plan ) . Public
engagement for the Master Plan included a variety of tools to notify stakeholders and methods
to solicit their input . Notification included press releases , postings in public places ( i . e . library,
the post office , and City Hall ) , newspaper advertisements , a project website , social media , and a
public school outreach program , email invitations to user group contact lists and agency partners ,
and presentations to service organizations .
The City and the Master Plan consultant offered a diverse set of opportunities to offer
input including an art contest, classroom activities in the public schools, group activities
( walkabouts , a bike ride , and a hike for families ) , focus group meetings with user groups and
agency partners , public workshops , a web - based survey, and public comment opportunities .
During these activities , stakeholders gave verbal and written comments as well as
drawings on maps . During the Master Plan process , improvements to the Alpine Pedal Path ( APP )
and a multi - modal connection between it and the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk ( Boardwalk ) were
identified as top priorities by community members , City officials , USFS representatives ,
conservation groups , and non - profit user organizations . Following adoption of the Master Plan ,
the City began to work with partner agencies and non - profit organizations to design and raise
funds to rehabilitate the APP . Now that the APP rehabilitation project is under construction , the
multi - modal connection is an even higher priority in order to accommodate the higher numbers
of bicyclists and pedestrians anticipated as a result of the increased capacity of the APP .
Has the agency delivered past projects on schedule ? If yes, what steps will be taken to ensure
similar results . If no, what steps will be taken to prevent a similar occurrence .
The City has comprehensive construction management guidelines and experience .
Annually, the City manages a budget of $ 13 , 000, 000 for Operations and Maintenance , in
addition , the General Fund has a budget of $ 2 . 5 million for street improvements and capital
outlays/ projects .
Since 2010 the City has been awarded and successfully completed 20 grant funded
projects well within their respective performance schedules .
These grants include :
• Wildlife Conservation Board
• HSIP
• SANBAG TDA Article 3
• EEMP
• Department of Energy
• Clean Water State Revolving Fund and many more . . .
To date , the City has not failed to deliver a single project milestone on schedule while
managing more than $ 10 , 000, 000 in grant monies . The projects completed are diverse and
include multi - purpose trails , parks , a fishing dock, sidewalks , ADA improvements , street and
drainage improvements , solar energy projects , sewer system improvements , etc . . .
City staff has decades of experience successfully designing, bidding, and coordinating
contractors and subcontractors for timely completion of projects using a variety of desktop and
web based project scheduling tools . City staff will conduct weekly meetings with contractors and
subcontractors and conduct daily inspections to insure quality workmanship and timely project
completion .
The City was awarded a TDA Article 3 Grant for $ 510, 000 in 2013 for the Knickerbocker
Creek Multi - Use Trail Project . This project was completed within the grant performance period
specified .
The City was awarded a TDA Article 3 Grant in the amount of $ 158 , 000 to be used as local
match funds for ATP Cycle 2 Grants . This grant was contingent on submitting a successful Cycle 2
ATP Grant Application , which the City did . We have received the ATP grant and are preparing to
proceed with the Big Bear Boulevard ( SR18 ) Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Project .
The City was awarded a TDA Article 3 Grant in the amount of $ 325 , 000 for this project .
During the environmental compliance phase , it was determined that the scope of the project
would need to be revised . The Regional Water Quality Control Board required sediment removal
in order to meet compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL ) , which the City was fully
prepared to complywith by dredgingthe lake bottom and usingthe material as fill forthis project ,
anticipating the project being environmentally exempt . However, the Army Corps of Engineers
denied the City a permit to complete this work due to the reduction of the overall footprint of
the lake bottom . This unforeseen obstacle has caused the project scope to be modified , which in
turn has increased the overall cost of the project .
The City has no intention of marring its impeccable performance history by failing to
complete this project in a timely manner as it has its previous projects .
Attachments
2017 TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Grant Application
Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Proj ect
City of Big Bear Lake
1 . Project Maps
a . Vicinity Map
b . Bus Route Map
C . Site Map
2 . Proj ect Design Sheets and Engineer ' s Cost Estimate
3 . NMI Maps
4 . SANBAG Project Map
5 . TIMS Map ( SWITRS )
6 . SB SD Letter, Re : Accidents
7 . Letters of Support
a. Big Bear Municipal Water District, Mike Stephenson
b . San Bernardino National Forest Service , Marc Stamer
c . Big Bear Cycling Association, Craig Smith
d . Bear Valley Unified School District, Mary Suzuki
e . Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, Driz Cook
f. Southern California Mountains Foundation, Stacy Gorin
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DATE . May 15 , 2017 PHONE: (909 ) 86 & 0100
FROM : Brad Toms Captain
Big Bear Sheriff' s Station
TO * Bridgette Burton Administrative Analyst
City of Big Bear Lake
SUBJECT Big Bear Lake Traffic Collisions
The information below is traffic collisions which occurred between the requested dates
of January 1 , 2010 to May 11 , 2017 .
On Big Bear Blvd , between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Drive , there were a total of 61
traffic related collisions which includes two accidents with pedestrians and two involving
bicyclists .
Brad Toms , Captain
Big Bear Sheriff' s Station
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Attachment 7
Letters of Support
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�► Bob Ludecke — Division 1
esT. 1964 Mary Ann Lewis — Division 2
Charlie Brewster — Division 3
John Eminger — Division 4
Vince Smith — Division 5
January 27 , 2016
Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2 "d Floor
San Bernardino , CA 92410- 1715
(909 ) 8844276 x 166
Re : TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant
Dear Mr . Lee ,
I am writing to you in order to express my support for the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project . The
Big Bear Municipal Water District (BBMWD) is responsible for the oversight of Big Bear Lake and
its accompanying Lake Management and Operations facilities . As the General Manager of the
BBMWD , I am well acquainted with the need for a safe connection between the Alpine Pedal Path
(APP) and the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk (Boardwalk) .
The APP and the Boardwalk are two of the most heavily utilized multi -use non -motorized facilities in
the Big Bear Valley and are separated by approximately one quarter mile of roadway named Stanfield
Cutoff. Unfortunately, traversing this quarter mile as a pedestrian or rolling user can be quite
treacherous with the high volume of motorized traffic on Stanfield Cutoff, The APP sees heavy usage
year round and the volume is only expected to increase once the Alpine Pedal Path Rehabilitation
Project is completed in 2017 . With the current configuration , bicyclists and pedestrians that wish to
transition from the APP, on the north side of Big Bear Lake, to the Boardwalk, on the south side of the
lake, must compete with parked vehicles, fishermen , and motor vehicle traffic due to the lack of any
bicycle or pedestrian facilities .
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project will be constructed on a combination of City of Big Bear
Lake , BBMWD , and United States Forest Service land . The BBMWD has committed its full support
for this project, including assistance with the CEQA process on BBMWD owned land . I hope you can
see the necessity for this project and that the accompanying TDA Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle
Facilities Grant application ranks highly .
Respectfully,
Mike Stephenson
General Manager
Big Bear Municipal Water District
P . O . 2863 • Big Bear Lake , CA 92315 -2863 • ( 909 ) 86M796 • FAX (909 ) 86M485 • E -mail : bbmwd@bbmwd . net
USDA United States Forest San Bernardino MountainTop Ranger District
-�•'" " Department of Service National Forest 41374 North Shore Drive
Agriculture Fawnskin , CA 92333
(909) 382 -2600
( 909 ) 866-2867 FAX
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Date : January 28 , 2016
Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W. Yd Street , 2nd Floor
San Bernardino , CA 92410- 17 I5
(909 ) 884-8276 x 166
Re : TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant
Dear Mr. Lee ,
The San Bernardino National Forest ( SBNF) is a strong supporter of the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity
Project. We intend to collaborate closely with the City of Big Bear Lake to facilitate construction of a
pathway that connects the Alpine Pedal Path and the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk . The SBNF is currently
partnering with the City of Big Bear Lake and other agencies on a project to rehabilitate and upgrade the
Alpine Pedal Path and expects completion of that undertaking to further exacerbate the deficiencies in
non - motorized infrastructure present along Stanfield Cutoff. To be more precise , there is a need to
provide a safe connection between for bicyclists and pedestrians between the Alpine Pedal Path and the
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk , both of which are heavily travelled pathways .
Stanfield Cutoff is an arterial roadway that crosses Big Bear Lake at its east end . As such , it is subject to
heavy congestion regularly . There is insufficient space to accommodate motorized and non - motorized
users in addition to anglers and parked vehicles . This has , and will continue, to expose bicyclists and
pedestrians to conflicts with other users . I believe that the proposed widening of Stanfield Cutoff and
addition of a multi - use path will mitigate these conditions . Based on this , the SBNF is committed to
supporting the City of Big Bear Lake in regards to the proposed project and assisting with the NEPA
process for the portion of the path that will be on United States Forest Service land . The SBNF is
dedicated to providing access to the public lands while also acting as its steward ; this project fulfills both
of those goals .
The San Bernardino National Forest hopes that you see the construction of the Stanfield Cutoff
Connectivity Project as a high priority as we do and that SANBAG is able to assist in funding this
urgently needed project .
Thank you ,
Marc Starner
District Ranger
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Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
1170 W . 3rd Street , 2 � d Floor
San Bernardino , CA 92410 - 1715
Re : TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant
Dear Mr . Lee ,
The Big Bear Cycling Association is a strong supporter of the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project . This
project will connect the trail system on the north and south side of the lake and eliminate barriers to
non - motorized modes of travel that currently exist .
Stanfield Cutoff is a primary route for children traveling from portions of Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake
to North Shore Elementary School ( NSES ) through a busy traffic corridor for which there is no realistic
alternate . Traffic speeds and volumes on the roadways cause a significant hazard to pedestrians and
bicyclists .
The Alpine Pedal Path is currently being rehabilitated and expanded which is expected to dramatically
increase the number of users on this already heavily travelled trail . It is Big Bear Lake ' s ONLY Class 1 trail
that is contusive to beginner and family riding in a safe , non - road atmosphere . Stanfield Cutoff creates
a major hurdle for bicyclists and pedestrians lying between the bike rental shops , City of Big Bear Lake
and the heavily travelled Alpine Pedal Path , the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk, and the two of the main
shopping centers in Big Bear . There is insufficient space to accommodate motorized and non - motorized
users in addition to anglers and parked vehicles . The best way to mitigate these conflicts is to construct
a multi - use path .
The Big Bear Cycling Association hopes that you see the construction of the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity
Project as high of a priority as we do and that you are able to assist in funding this urgently needed
project .
Sincer ly,
Craig S h
President
Big Bear Cycling
P. O . Box 110111 • Big Bear Lake , CA 92315 9 Email : bigbearcycling@gmail . com • www , blgbearcycling . com
BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEAR VALLEY SCHOOLS
Dr . Stephen Foulkes Big Bear Elementary
Mr . John Goepp North Shore Elementary
Mrs . Beverly Grabe Baldwin Lane Elementary
Mrs . Cathy Herrick Ms . Sudie Smartt Fallsvale School
_ Big Bear Middle
Dr, Mary M . Suzuki ■ ■ Big Bear High
Chautauqua High
Superintendent of Schools ■
"Educate - Inspire - Prepare! "
P . O . Box 1529 42271 Moonridge Road " Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 * (909) 866-4631 ' Fax (909) 866 - 2040 * www , bearvalleyusd . org
May 19 , 2017
Mr . Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W . 3rd Street , 2nd Floor
San Bernardino , CA 924104715
RE : TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant
Dear Mr . Lee :
The Bear Valley Unified School District (BVUSD) serves the educational needs of students and families
in the Big Bear Valley . We encourage healthy lifestyles for our families as well as an awareness for the
environment . BVUSD is a strong supporter of the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project for the following
reasons ,
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project will enable safe bicycle and pedestrian travel for our students ,
parents , and staff members . It is anticipated this project will connect with the Stanfield Marsh Outdoor
Recreation & Education Project which will provide direct access for bicycle riders and pedestrians to our
North Shore Elementary School . We believe the lack of safe access for bicycles and pedestrians is the
cause for North Shore Elementary School having the lowest percentage of walkers and bikers among
other schools in the valley and we believe this percentage will increase once this project is completed .
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project will provide the safe access which is currently missing in this
area for bicycle riders and pedestrians .
One of the school district ' s Core Values is Students First in Everything We Do . The Stanfield Cutoff
Connectivity Project ties in directly with this core value by providing a safe route for students , parents ,
and staff members to commute via bicycle or on foot to North Shore Elementary School . The location of
the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project will also work well with our place based education curriculum
by providing safe access to the lakeside .
BVUSD hopes you realize the importance and necessity for this project . Should you have any questions
regarding the information provided herein , please let me know .
Sincerely ,
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Mary Suz, , Ed . D .
Superinto dent of Schools
The mission of the Bear Valley Unified School District is to educate , inspire , and prepare all students to be
life - long learners and responsible global citizens .
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Date: June 26, 2017 • ,, .
To : Josh Lee
Transportation Planning Analyst
San Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W. 3rd Street , 2nd Floor
San Bernardino , CA 9241 Owl 715
Subject. TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Grant
Dear Mr. Lee ,
The entire community of the Big Bear Valley is working together right now to develop a comprehensive non - motorized trail network
that connects neighborhoods , businesses , and visitors not only to each other, but also to the natural scenic areas in the San Bernardino
National Forest. Working with the United States Forest Service , The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is coordinating this trail network
proposal design that will connect existing authorized trails to currently used social trails and new connecting trails , all in the National
Forest. The missing link is what happens when these forest trails hit the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) , managed , in a large part, by
the City of Big Bear Lake .
Fortunately the City of Big Bear Lake is a positive and progressive group of people who are actively working to provide safe and scenic
connectors and routes for non - motorized users in the Big Bear Valley. On behalf of the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation , I would
like to express support for the City of Big Bear Lake and their work to make the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project a reality.
This project will be a pivotal piece in providing a safe connection between the north and south sides of Big Bear Lake for non -
motorized users . The current situation requires users to travel , with motorized vehicles , along a busy highway connection used as a
main artery for travel to and from the area .
Connecting directly to this project is the Alpine Pedal Path , a USFS designated trail that is finally being rehabilitated . This work is
expected to dramatically increase the user numbers on this heavily travelled route along the north shore of Big Bear Lake . The Pedal
Path is Big Bear' s only Class 1 trail and provides safe and scenic opportunities along a wide paved route for beginners, families , and
experienced users . The current condition of Stanfield Cutoff creates a dangerous choke point of access for pedestrians and bicyclists ;
It lies between south shore bike rental shops , parking areas , the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk, and two major shopping centers .
In addition to working with the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation , I am also a father who has had children attend North Shore
Elementary (on the north corner of Standfield Cutoff) . Every school morning , this area become a highly congested traffic area, in part
because there are absolutely no safe routes available for nearby students to walk or ride their bikes to school . Our children , like our
other non - motorized recreational users , must use the busy highways that don 't have sidewalks or designated bicycling lanes if they
want to get to school without a car or bus . The Standfield Cutoff Connectivity Project would provide a safe passage to school for many
of our local students .
The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation sees this as a high priority project for the Big Bear area , and we hope that you are able to assist
in additional funding for this urgently needed project. Thank you for receiving my letter and we wish you a successful grant process .
Please let me know if you would like to talk more about our support for this project. Thank you '
Sincerely, '
Driz Cook
Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation
www.tralisfoundation . org
The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is the non - motorized trails advocacy group located in the Mountain Top Ranger District of the San
Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake , California. We work to develop new trail opportunities , support the Adopt -A-Trail
program , educate the public on our local trails , provide news and educational resources , address immediate trail maintenance needs ,
and provide an opportunity to bring community members and government officials together to engage in positive collaboration .
The Big Bear Palley Trails Foundation is a broadbase of unified stakeholders committed to creadng, enhancing, preserving and promoting
non-motorized use of Big Bear Valley trails and roadways for the enjoyment and transportation of residents and visitors.
We are a 501c3non profitpublic benefit corporation. Learn more at www. trailsfoundation. org
June 6 , 2017
Jeff Mathieu
City Manager
City of Big Bear Lake
PO Box 10000
Big Bear Lake , CA 92315
RE : Letter of Support for the City of Big Bear Lake ' s 'FDA Article 3 Grant for the Stanfield
Cutoff Connectivity Project
Dear Mr . Mathieu ,
On behalf of Southern California Mountains Foundation, I would like to express support for the City
of Big Bear Lake ' s proposal of the TDA Article 3 Grant for the Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project .
The Stanfield Cutoff Connectivity Project will construct approximately 1 , 800 ' of Class I multi -modal
bicycle and pedestrian trail/pathway in the City 'eof Big Bear Lake and unincorporated Big Bear City .
The proposed trail will be located on the west side of Stanfield Cutoff and has been designed with
non-motorized users , both commuting and recreating, into consideration . The purpose of this trail is
to eliminate the barriers to non-motorized modes of travel that currently exist and will connect
pedestrian and bicycle users to the Alpine Pedal Path, an extremely popular recreation trail , as well as
commuter path to North Shore Elementary School , the Big Bear Discovery Center, and the Big Bear
Ranger Station .
The Southern California Mountains Foundation supports this project because the multi - use trail is part
of larger vision in the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian, Bicycle , and Equestrian Plan (Master Plan of Trails)
that advocates for sustainable modes of transportation and recreation and this trail connector piece will
allow for non-motorized visitors to better access our busiest visitor center and mountaintop offices
located at the Big Bear Discovery Center .
Thank you for receiving my letter and we wish you a successful grant process .
Si ely ,
S cy Gorin
Executive fficer
Southern California Mountains Foundation
602 South Tippecanoe Avenue , San Bernardino , CA 92408 • Office ( 909 ) 382 - 2796 • Fax ( 909 ) 383 - 5770
www . mountainsfoundation . org