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Art3_TwentyninePalms_FY21_BikePed_Amboy_App 1/9 TDA Article 3 Grant Application: Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Project Title Amboy Road Bicycle Lanes Priority if Submitting 1 Multiple Applications Project Type Installation of new facility Project Length 3200 feet Local Match Funding City General Fund Sources Contact Name Craig Stacey Agency Twentynine Palms Contact Phone (760-367-6799 ext.1016 Contact Email cstacey@29palms.org Project Need & Purpose 2/9 Clear project The project is to construct Class II bicycle lanes/sidepath on a 3,200 foot long description section of Amboy Road between Utah Trail and Sunmore Parkway. The project will construct 5 foot travel shoulders on each side of the roadway. The existing roadway will be restriped to provide an 18-inch buffer on each side. The Amboy Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Lane project is a project that will extending the city and regional bicycle system to cover an additional section of the city. The project will provide a paved shoulder for bicycle lanes and use by pedestrians. It will eliminate a gap in the bicycle network that will allow residents that live in neighborhoods along Amboy Road to be able to access the City's bicycle and pedestrian networks to access schools, parks and the central business district. The project is located on the east side of the city along Amboy Road. This section of Amboy Road is part of the route that extends from the east side of Twentynine Palms and provides a connection to Old Highway 66 and then to Interstate 40. The project will eliminate a gap in the bicycle network on Amboy Road that will provide safe access to the transportation system for those households living in Sunmore Estates and other nearby residences with little access to an automobile, and also to support healthy outcomes for this disadvantaged community by providing bicycle access to city destinations. The project will also improve separation from vehicles for pedestrian travel. The project will extend throughout the corridor, closing gaps along the corridor that provides access by all modes to the school. The proposed safe walkway and bikeway will connect students and parents from the school and other destinations to the local street network where they live. The project area contains one of the few neighborhoods in Twentynine Palms that is east of Utah Trail. This area is connected to the rest of Twentynine Palms by one roadway—Amboy Road. Part of the planned bicycle network has already been constructed. Completed Class I bike trails or Class II bike lanes are on Adobe Road which is the city's primary north- south route connecting the Marine Base to residential areas and the downtown. A one-mile segment of Adobe Road has bike lanes from Adobe Road to Utah Trail. Utah Trail is connected to Two-Mile Road, which connects to the downtown area and to neighborhoods in the central part of town. This 3,200 foot project(both sides 6,400 feet)would provide the connection to this existing network from this eastern area neighborhood. The location of the project relative to the existing and planned bicycle facility network is shown in Figure 1. This project will provide a connection for project area residents and bicyclists to the existing bicycle and pedestrian network on the west end of the project at Amboy Road and on Utah Trail. Students will be able to walk and bike to the Twentynine Palms Elementary School and Twentynine Palms Junior High School, Lukie Park, and to the commercial areas along Adobe Road. Figure 1 Project Connection to Regional Network 3/9 Provide data to The trips by bicycle and pedestrian with project have been estimated using the support potential use methodology developed by the SafeRoutes - National Center Safe Routes to of the bicycle or School, which is used to estimate active transportation trips. The US Census sidewalk facility American Community Survey Data for 2019 was used to obtain population and mode split data by census tract. The trip estimates represent the trips from the project area and not the entire census tract. The trips were assigned to the proposed project. The background information used to prepare the estimates is shown in Table 1. The daily bicycle and walk trips are listed in Table 2. Table 1 Initial Data Population in project area—270 Total commuters 133 School children- 74 Source: 2019 American Community Survey Table 2 Daily Trip Estimates Bicycle—commute (3), school (3), recreation (6) Pedestrian-commute (6), school (15, recreation (10) Source: Methodology from SafeRoutes Describe how project The City of Twentynine Palms has identified improving roads and sidewalks as one is situated in the of the Council directed goals for the agency. The proposed Class II bicycle lane regional system. project is consistent with safe routes to school (SRTS) infrastructure improvements Explain how this identified through the SBCTA Regional SRTS Plan Phase 11 and Morongo Basin project is consistent Active Transportation Plan (MBATP) parallel the City of Twentynine Palms active with a Regional transportation goals that are noted within their 2012 General Plan. More specifically Transportation Plan within the Circulation and Recreation Elements the project area and project features or SBCTA's are encapsulated within the city's overall priority vision. Countywide Active Two major planning projects played an integral role in the development of Transportation Plan, infrastructure features and involvement with the project population. The need for the if applicable. project was identified in the San Bernardino Regional Safe Routes to School Plan Phase II (SBCTA SRTS Plan Phase II) and the Morongo Basin Active Transportation Plan (MBATP). Together these projects have established a culture of expansive participation, which the project planners of each project have used to ensure the public were consulted during the planning process and development of infrastructure treatments. The SBCTA completed the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan in 2011. The plan outlined a number of bicycle and pedestrian project for Twentynine Palms to complete. Many of these projects have been implemented creating the backbone of a bicycle and pedestrian networks. In 2019, the Morongo Basin Active Transportation Plan (MBATP)was prepared to build upon the NMTP to develop additional projects to provide for a network that provided NMT connectivity to a greater amount the community. The Amboy Road project is a recommendation in the MBATP. 4/9 Outline the The expected project benefit is a safe and accessible bicycle facility that will destinations served connect the residents served by the project to the City wide bicycle network. This by this project. will enable residents to leave the neighborhood by bicycle to travel to such close Destinations can be destinations as the Twentynine Palms Junior High School and the largest City Park, in a list form with Luckie Park. Other destinations between one and three miles away includes potential number of businesses located along Adobe Road, the central business district, and the Visitors bike/ped users Center of Joshua Tree National Park. described. Part of the planned bicycle network has already been constructed. Completed Class I bike trails or Class II bike lanes are on Adobe Road which is the city's primary north-south route connecting the Marine Base to residential areas and the downtown. A one-mile segment of Adobe Road has bike lanes from Adobe Road to Utah Trail. Utah Trail is connected to Two-Mile Road, which connects to the downtown area and to neighborhoods in the central part of town. This network provides access to such major destinations as the U.S. Marine base to the north of the city, Joshua Tree National Park to the south, and closer destinations such as the Twentynine Palms central business district. Table 3 Trips to Destinations Destinations: Twentynine Palms Elementary School 4 walk Twentynine Palms Junior High School 3 bike 11 walk Luckie Park 2 bike 6 walk Other recreation/neighborhoods/shopping Downtown area 2 walk Amboy Road shop corridor business 1 bike 2 walk Work Downtown area 2 bile Work Amboy Road corridor 1 bike Work Amboy Road/Utah Trail businesses-6 walk Average Daily Total One-way Trips 9 bike 31 walk 5/9 Describe how this In 2020, the City of Twentynine Palms completed a Local Roadway Safety Plan project will improve (LRSP). The mission of the LRSP was to achieve a reduction in collisions, and in cyclist and/or particular in fatal and serious injury collisions through a multi-agency approach that pedestrian safety. utilizes education, enforcement, engineering and emergency service strategies. This Where able, site the project has been completed with input from key stakeholders who provided input on number of collisions safety needs and goals. Stakeholders included: during an identified • San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department timeframe this • San Bernardino County Fire Department project aims to • Morongo Unified School District address. Both the LRSP and MBATP identified that the pedestrian and bicycle environment in many parts of Twentynine Palms is challenged by roadways with high travel speeds and limited sidewalks and trails. This is a high speed route in which most or all residents chose to not walk or bike. Traffic volumes are low at 1,300 vehicles per day, but travel speeds are high. Bicyclists would be taking risks to travel on this segment of Amboy Road. The posted speed on Amboy Road is 55 mph and the 85 percentile speed is 61 mph. This project addresses a major gap in the bicycle network on Amboy Road that will provide safe access to the transportation system for those households living in Sunmore Estates and other nearby residences. Persons with little access to an automobile are essentially cut off from the transportation system. The constraints and gaps in bicycle facilities has resulted the understanding that Amboy Road is not a safe road for bicycle travel. With little bicycle or pedestrian travel, there are no recorded bicycle or pedestrian collisions that have occurred on the project segment of Amboy Road. Three bicycle collisions did occur in the City of Twentynine Palms over the last five year period. One of the collisions was severe and another was other visible injury. Over this same five year period, there were 21 pedestrian related collisions, of which seven of these involved a fatality. None of these collisions occurred on Amboy Road, however, a number did occur on roadways with similar characteristics (two-lane, 50-55 mph posted speed). The installation of new bicycle/pedestrian lanes on both sides of Amboy Road will improve the visibility of bicyclists and will highlight their presence from a driver's perspective since with the proposed project which will construct travel shoulders and provide new bike lanes, they will no longer have to bike in the street and on dirt paths where they are not expected. Along this route a bicyclist would need to contend with motor vehicles traveling at high rates of speed passing them within feet. The addition of bicycle/pedestrian lanes will provide protected space separated from motor vehicles, bicycle facilities will address a lack of dedicated space for non- motorized users along this route. The installation of new buffered bike lanes will improve the visibility of bicyclists and highlight their presence from a driver's perspective since they will no longer have to bike in the street or on dirt paths where they are not expected. 6/9 Explain the The Morongo Basin Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides local weekday and multimodal or transit weekend transit service throughout the Morongo Basin from Twentynine Palms to system connectivity Morongo Valley. MBTA also provides regional connecting service to Palm Springs provided by this International Airport on weekdays and weekends. MBTA operates 8 local and project. regional bus lines that travel through most communities within the Morongo Basin and manages the RoadRunner Shuttle service from the Joshua Tree community into the National Park. The routes are as follows: • Route 1 —Yucca Valley—Twentynine Palms • Route 3A-Twentynine Palms Marine Base • Route 3B -Twentynine Palms Neighborhood • Route 7A- North Yucca Valley • Route 7B - South Yucca Valley • Route 12 -Yucca Valley- Palm Springs • Route- 15 MCAGCC- Palm Springs • Route 21 - Landers -Yucca Valley • RoadRunner Shuttle Service -Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree National Park Several key nodes within the transit network include the transit centers located in Twentynine Palms. To better serve first and last mile connections, MBTA buses are equipped with bicycle racks that allow riders to safely travel with their bicycle. This essentially expands the transit-shed, the distances and area of which people are willing to walk or bike to transit. The project connects to a transit stop on the regional transit Route 1. It connects to a bicycle lane and sidewalk to connect to the local transit route 36. 7/9 Establish the level of The project is shovel ready. The basic conceptual plan has been prepared. A cost the project's estimate has been prepared. The City has begun the project by clearing and grading readiness. Include a the roadway shoulders in preparation of adding the pavement. discussion on the local participation As a part of the community engagement process, a community event was held to process that resulted allow students, residents, and community members an opportunity to provide input in the identification and talk to the Team about the City's Active Transportation efforts including the and prioritization of Amboy Road project. The Project Team organized a booth at both the Health& the project. Community Resource Fairs in Twentynine Palms. This event provided an opportunity for project staff to engage with the Twentynine Palms community and discuss how active transportation infrastructure can help—amongst other benefits— improve public health and enhance recreational opportunities. In addition to collecting input through surveys, the project booth included large maps, project information and materials, a kids' coloring corner, and a pop-up gallery of kids' active transportation- related coloring sheets done during the event. A survey was provided asking the primary reasons why they don't walk or bike more often Respondents indicated that they did not bike more often because of street or roadway design (49%)and vehicles traveling too fast at (38%). To bike more, respondents simply indicated the need for more bikeway facilities, including more protected bike lanes (52%)and off-road bike trails (31%). This information was then followed up as part of a recently completed Local Roads Safety Plan where the City coordinated with the MUSD Transportation and Operations Director to discuss transportation needs related to schools and for the community. He indicated a community need to provide safer bicycle facilities. This project was discussed during this meeting and it is being developed as it contributes to the goal of safer bicycle facilities. Specifically for this project each household of the Sunmore Estates neighborhood were contacted directly to determine the level of support. Following meetings and discussion of the project, a letter of support for the project has been prepared by the Sunmore Estates residents. This letter was signed by 31 residents that indicated their concern for the safety of bicycle infrastructure and conditions and provided full support for the proposed project. The letter is included as an attachment. 8/9 Has the agency The City has not competed for TDA Article 3 funds in the past. The city has receive delivered past 11 federal and state funded grants and has successfully completed 7 projects. projects on Currently the city is in various phases with 4 State and Federally funded projects, schedule? If yes, including a new bridge. The projects are on schedule and should be constructed what steps will be within the next 2 years. taken to ensure The City was award HSIP Cycle 9 Grant, the HSIP 5448 (011)- Neighborhood similar results? If no, Safety Project. They PES was submitted July 1. 60 % plans submitted, 90% Plans what steps will be are due at the end of August 2021. taken to prevent a The other 3 projects where the city received grants that are currently in the process similar occurrence? are the following: BRNBIL-5448(533) Split Rock Avenue Bridge: Environmental Document approved. Bridge Type Selection approved June 1, 2021. 95% plans to be submitted mid August. ATPL-5448(010)-Safe Route to School (3 Schools) Preliminary Engineering near complete. Received Request for Project Scope Change approval July 12, 2021 PES to be submitted Mid-August HSIP 5448 (011) Unsignalized Intersection Enhancement Project Received award notice May 6, 2021 RFP for design and environmental consultant Issued, proposals received Award for design consultant scheduled August 24, 2021 What provisions The Public Works Department maintains all of the city's streets and public right of does the agency ways from paving streets, repairing berms, patching holes, maintaining curb, gutter have in place to and sidewalk to trimming trees in the right-of-way, traffic signals and traffic control ensure the facility will devices and by grading and maintaining dirt roads and shoulders. be properly Public Works department has two scheduled overall bike path maintenance and maintained? inspection programs twice a year and 3-4 specific area maintenance and inspection programs connected to yearly events. Our council is very proud of the bike paths and what that brings to our community. This puts this into a high priority for our department to routinely inspect and maintain this infrastructure by patching back filling edges and cleaning. We overlaid the existing paths that were approximately 25 years old. This shows the pride we take in our bike paths in the city and our ongoing additions to this valuable connecting infrastructure. Attach Map(s) 29Palms_Gap.jpg 1.25MB 29Palms_Regional.jpg 1.15MB Attach Picture(s) Photos of Amboy Road.pdf 159.14KB Attach Other Amboy_Rd_Bike_Lane_Layout.pdf 4.2MB Amboy_Rd_Typical_Section.pdf 164.54KB Letters for Application.pdf 454.2KB Preliminary Engineering/Design Cost: 9/9 Preliminary 30000 Engineering/Design Cost Right of Way Cost 0 Project Con Cost 379000 Local Match 41000 LTF, Article 3 Funds 368000 Requested Total Project Cost 409000 Project Evaluation Criteria Overall Quality of Application: 15 pts Project Need and Purpose: 40 pts Cost Effectiveness: 15 pts Timeliness of Prior Project Completion: 5 pts Matching Funds: 25 pts have read the r7 (1)the total award amount will be rescinded if the agency fails to submit a Claim guidelines and Form and Authorizing Resolution within SIX months of award notification, and understand:* have read the w (2)two one-year extensions may only be granted without SBCTA Board approval guidelines and IF: (a) progress has been made on the project, and (b) an extension request understand:* including an appropriate justification for the delay and a revised project completion date is provided THREE MONTHS BEFORE the project sunset date. 23 July, 2020 Ms. Teresa McWilham ATP Program Manager California Department of Transportation Division of Local Assistance P.O. Box 942874, MS-1 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 Subj: City of Twentynine Palms Active Transportation Program (ATP)-Cycle 5 Grant Application Dear Ms. McWilliam: I am writing in support of the proposed Amboy Road Bicycle Lane project. As a long time local resident and avid cyclist, I fully support any and all infrastructure improvements on behalf of the cycling community. The proposed would create a great nexus to existing bike paths within the City of Twentynine Palms. I believe the addition of a proposed cycling lane would create a level of needed safety on a high traffic road, it would promote cycling for the community residents from Sunmore neighborhood residents to include travel to local schools, city park / recreation areas, and provide safe route for travel to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (cycling commuters). Thank you for the opportunity to provide my input in support of the project. If any additional information can be provided to promote cycling in our community either written or in public forum please feel free to contact me directly via email at yoeddytwenty99gmail.com. Sinclerely, l �n Eddie Valls July 8, 2020 Ms. Teresa McWilliam ATP Program Manager California Department of Transportation Division of Local Assistance P.O. Box 942874, MS-1 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 Re: City of Twentynine Palms Active Transportation Program (ATP)-Cycle 5 Grant Application Dear Ms. McWilliam: The Sunmore Estates community would like to express our strong support for the City of Twentynine Palm's grant application to the California Department of Transportation's Active Transportation Program. This community is in need of a safe bicycle connection from our neighborhood to connect to other parts of the city. We fully support the City's effort to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and in particular, the proposed bike lanes on Amboy Road. The bike lanes will provide a safe connection to existing bike lanes on Amboy Road and Utah Trail for parents and students to more safely bike or walk along this route to the Twentynine Palms Junior High School, the Twentynine Palms Elementary School, and to community parks. This route is in urgent need of bicycle improvements outlined in this grant application. The new bicycle facilities and enhancements described in this application is another step to making our streets support walking and biking, and not just cars. The Sunmore Estates community supports the City of Twentynine Palms in this grant application to construct the bicycle lanes along Amboy Road. We strongly hope that the California Department of Transportation will choose to fund this worthy and important project. 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PstreetPlann F RnMI 100 ' Existing — Amboy Road `.^ etpla fstre n =4' Asphalt 32 16' Base ROW ROW 100 ' Proposed — Amboy Road Amboy Rd Utah TrailClass II Bike Lane Bike Lane Sharrow Exhibit 1: Amboy Rd Proposed Conditions Class II Bike Lane Class II Bike Lane Amboy Rd Sunmore PkwyRound Up RdClass II Bike Lane Bike Lane Sharrow Exhibit 2: Amboy Rd Proposed Conditions Class II Bike Lane Class II Bike Lane Photos of Amboy Road (7 photos) Beginning at Utah Trail and continuing east to Sunmore Parkway Typical section of Amboy Road looking east from Utah Trail Bridge midway in corridor wide enough to accommodate the bike lanes Eastern end of project at Sunmore Parkway. Existing dirt shoulders shown. 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