Art3_AppleValley_FY17_BikePed_Class1Rehab_App_CLOSED
PREPARED FOR:
SBCTA Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3
Biennial Call for Projects
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
SUBMITTED BY:
Town of Apple Valley
14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307
Richard Pedersen, Deputy Town Engineer
(760) 240-7000 ext. 7352
rpedersen@applevalley.org
JULY 7, 2017
Table of Contents
APPLICATION NARRATIVE ................................................................................................... 1
ATTACHMENT A: PROJECT LOCATION MAP ........................................................................... 8
ATTACHMENT B: PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS ...................................................................... 9
ATTACHMENT C: COST ESTIMATE ..................................................................................... 10
ATTACHMENT D: PARK SERVICES AREA CALCULATOR ............................................................ 11
ATTACHMENT E: TRANSPORTATION INJURY MAPPING SYSTEM (TIMS) REPORT ........................ 12
ATTACHMENT F: SITE PHOTOS ......................................................................................... 15
ATTACHMENT G: SUPPORT LETTERS .................................................................................. 18
ATTACHMENT H: RELEVANT TRANSPORTATION PLANS .......................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT I: CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION ................................................................... 21
Town of Apple Valley
SBCTA Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Article 3, Biennial Call for Projects
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
NARRATIVE TEMPLATE
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title:
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Project Type:
Maintenance
Project Length:
Three miles
Amount of Local Match:
$6,609
Local Match Funding Sources:
Local Measure I funds
Contact Name:
Richard Pedersen
Agency:
Town of Apple Valley, Deputy Town Engineer
Contact Phone:
(760) 240-7000 ext. 7352
Contact Email:
RPedersen@applevalley.org
PROJECT NEED AND PURPOSE
Project description: The Town of Apple Valley requests $37,450 for a total project cost of
$44,059 to implement Class I bike lane maintenance on an existing bike route that is listed in
the SBCTA’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP). The Town proposes to implement the
maintenance project on two connected segments: 1) Yucca Loma Road between Apple Valley
Road and Navajo Road, and 2) Apple Valley Road between Yucca Loma Road and Pimlico Road.
The proposed work includes:
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• Repair cracks and resurface three miles of Class I bike path on Yucca Loma Road and
Apple Valley Road with micro-surface material that includes cement polymers with a
product life of 10 years; and
• Class I bike path striping and new pavement legends.
Currently, the proposed project area has cracked pavement, worn striping, and pavement
legends that are illegible. Prior to resurfacing the bike paths, the area will be cleared of weeds,
and the cracks will be filled to ensure a sustainable end-product. The Town proposes to make
this route safer and more accessible for our families, and we believe the improvements will
persuade more residents to leave their cars at home and bike along the improved Class I bike
lanes.
The goal of this project is to increase the mobility, safety, and health of our residents. The
project supports Apple Valley’s comprehensive health and fitness strategic plan (i.e., “Healthy
Apple Valley”), that encourages environmental and policy changes that lead to healthy lifestyle
choices.
Purpose and Need:
The purpose of the proposed project is to increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians by
repairing worn and cracked pavement and restriping pavement markings; increase active
transportation usage; and encourage healthy, active lifestyles. The existing paths along Yucca
Loma Road and Apple Valley Road are part of the town-wide active transportation system
which includes 10.8 miles of Class I and 22.2 miles of Class II facilities, and they connect with
other regional systems including the Mojave Riverwalk. This path connects residents of Apple
Valley to schools, shopping, recreation, employment, transportation connections (bus stops),
and other destinations in Apple Valley. The path connects to the new Yucca Loma Bridge (over
the Mojave River) which further connects bicyclists and pedestrians to the City of Victorville
(population 121,096) which is twice the size of Apple Valley.
Health Statistics. Recent statistics from the County of San Bernardino Department of Public
Health indicate that San Bernardino County is the fourth most obese county in the United
States, and has the third highest heart disease rate and the second highest diabetes rate in
California. More than 70% of children do not meet fitness standards while two-thirds of adults
are not meeting recommended physical activity levels. In Addition, San Bernardino County has
the worst healthy food access in the state with six times more unhealthy food establishments,
than healthy. Apple Valley faces its own health challenges with the High Desert having the
highest heart disease rate in the county. Apple Valley has the second lowest percentage of
bicycle commuters in the County, and the Town is considered “car dependent.” According to
the Urban Land Institute’s 2008 study, residents of communities designed to be walkable both
drive fewer miles and also take more trips by foot and bicycle, which, in turn, helps improve
individual health.
Socio-Economic Data. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the following demographics
highlight the Town's ethnic diversity and socio-economic status:
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• Total Apple Valley population: 69,135;
• 29% of Apple Valley residents report being of Hispanic or Latino descent;
• 20.6% of residents are living below the poverty level;
• Only 9.7% of residents over the age of 25 have attained a Bachelor's degree, or higher;
and
• The Town's unemployment rate is 6.9% compared to the State of California rate of 6.7%.
Over 23,000 residents live within two miles of the project site and represent potential users
who have the option to walk or bike to their destinations rather than drive. A safer bicycle
network provides a more economical way to travel for lower-income families. Of those
residents living within two miles of the project sites, 3,363 live below the poverty level (See
Attachment D for details). Improvements to the existing bicycle networks are projected to help
low-income residents save on transportation costs, including vehicle maintenance and fuel,
simply by biking to their destinations.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts. According to the County’s NMTP, the Town of Apple Valley’s
total daily commute trips are 19,360, with only 0.05% by bicycle. This is the second lowest
percentage of bicycle commuters in San Bernardino County. According to WalkScore.com,
Apple Valley has a “Car Dependent” Walk Score e.g. 11 out of a high of 100. The zip code
nearest to project site has a walk score of 0.
Project benefits. Rehabilitation of the bike path will support healthy active lifestyles by
providing: increased accessibility and safety for bicycling and walking to work, to school and
community resources, for recreation; reduced emissions caused by short trips; reduced obesity
and heart disease, reduced related health care costs, and reduced likelihood of traffic-related
injuries.
Provide data to support potential use of the bicycle or sidewalk facility:
Potential Use. The Yucca Loma Road Class I Bike Path is a main connection between Highway
18, Navajo Road, Apple Valley Road, and the proposed Mojave Riverwalk. The Apple Valley
Road Class I Bike Path is a main connection between Yucca Loma Road, Bear Valley Road, Jess
Ranch Marketplace, Apple Valley Town Center, and the southern section of the Mojave
Riverwalk (See Attachment A). The proposed pathway rehabilitation will encourage the use of
bicycle transportation by making safer connections to the existing bike path network. As
mentioned above, over 23,000 residents live within two miles of the project site and represent
potential users who have the option to walk or bike to their destinations rather than drive. In
addition, there are three schools and one pre-school within one-half mile of the project
location; two are directly adjacent to the Yucca Loma Road segment of the project. The safer
pathway will increase the likelihood of students biking to school.
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Describe how this project is situated in the regional system. Explain how the project is
consistent with a Regional Transportation Plan or SANBAG Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
(NMTP), if applicable:
Consistency with Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The proposed maintenance project will
be performed on Class I bike paths that are on the SBCTA’s NMTP. These Class I bike paths are
consistent with the goals and objectives of SCAG’s RTP. See Attachment H for a list of
electronic links to the following plans and studies the proposed project is consistent with and
pages from the SCAG RTP.
Outline the destinations served by this project. Destinations can be in a list form with potential
number of bicycle and/or pedestrian users described:
The project will provide links and connecting routes to some of the Town’s top employers:
•Apple Valley Unified School District;
•St. Mary’s Hospital;
•Wal-Mart; and
•The Town of Apple Valley.
Other destinations within two miles include (Please see Attachment A: Destinations and
Connections Map):
•Apple Valley Museum and Gallery (recreational use: Museum);
•Bus transportation stops (transportation and connectivity);
•James Woody Community Center;
•Local shopping areas including Jess Ranch (retail center);
•Jess Ranch Lake (recreational use);
•842-acre Mojave Narrows Regional Park (recreational use) with a multitude of public
outdoor activities including natural overlooks, boating, and horseback riding.
•Victor Valley College (approximately 22,000 students);
•AVUSD schools;
o Yucca Loma Elementary: 634 students
o Rio Vista School of Applied Learning: 1,063 students
o Sitting Bull Academy: 1,405 students
•Smart Start Academy (private pre-school);
•Churches (Sonlife Community Church, the Jabez Foundation Ministries, First Assembly of
God, Ascension Lutheran Church, and United in Christ Baptist Church); and
•Numerous residential neighborhoods.
Describe how this project improves the safety of cyclists and/or pedestrians using the corridor:
Safety is an important factor that individuals consider when determining whether or not they
should walk or bike to their destination. Based on data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic
Records System (SWITRS), in 2008, 4% of all traffic-related fatalities in the SCAG region involved
bicyclists, and 4.3% of all traffic-related injuries involved bicyclists. The San Bernardino County
NMTP indicates:
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•More than 1 in 10 bicyclists (13%) felt threatened for their personal safety on the most
recent day they rode their bicycle; 88% of these felt threatened by motorists.
•About 4% of bicyclists were injured while riding in the past two years. About 25% of
these were hit by a motorist.
The Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) reports between the years 2006 and 2014
there were a total of 29 bicycle collisions involving vehicles in Apple Valley; 10 of those were
within one-half mile of the project site (See Attachment E for more details). Residents will be
more inclined to walk and bike to their destinations if they can use facilities that separate them
from motorists. The proposed maintenance project will support the segregation of motorists
from bicyclists and pedestrians.
Explain the multimodal or transit system connectivity provided by this project:
The proposed maintenance project will improve Class I bike paths that are part of the Town’s
existing circulation system which includes 10.8 miles of Class I and 22.2 miles of Class II facilities
connecting with trails and systems in the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia. The
Yucca Loma Road segment of this project also connects to the future Mojave Riverwalk which is
an 8-mile multi-use trail along the Mojave River through Victorville and Apple Valley. Phase I is
complete, and future phases are planned. The proposed maintenance project will support the
Town’s efforts to provide more active transportation options, manage congestion, and improve
accessibility for those who do not have private transportation or choose not to drive.
Establish the level of this project’s readiness. Include a discussion on the local participation
process that resulted in the identification and prioritization of the project:
Project Readiness. Since this is a maintenance project, no permitting will be required. Also, the
work is categorically exempt under CEQA (See Attachment I). As a result, work can begin
immediately.
Existing Infrastructure. As stated previously, the proposed project area currently has cracked
pavement, worn striping, and pavement legends that are illegible. There is bike route signage
along the project pathway. Please see Attachment F for photos of the existing Class I Bike Path.
Public Participation. The Yucca Loma Road and Apple Valley Road Class I bike paths are part of
Apple Valley’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan which was developed through the active
participation of many residents, interest groups, stakeholders, Town staff, and members of the
Parks & Recreation Commission and Town Council. Diverse outreach activities were designed
to collect feedback from as many people as possible including different demographic and
interest groups. More than 900 people participated in developing this plan, as noted below:
Community Participation in Outreach Activities:
•287 adult questionnaires;
•37 youth questionnaires;
•26 focus groups;
•102 intercept events;
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• 5 stakeholder interviews;
• 22 visioning workshops;
• 400 implementation surveys;
• 5 staff team meetings;
• 10 Park and Recreation Commission meetings; and
• 7 Town Council meetings.
The public outreach provided an understanding of residents’ desired recreation and exercise
activities: 1) Walking for pleasure, 2) Exercising/Aerobics, 3) Swimming (pool), 4) Bicycling, 5)
Dog Walking/Dog Parks. Keeping existing paths well-maintained and accessible will help the
Town meet residents’ requests.
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:
Yes, the Town has a history of delivering grant-funded projects on-time and within budget, and
has experience successfully managing all type of projects including small projects and large,
complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.
Two recent SBCTA projects that were successfully completed include:
1) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant
($386,370) for the Bear Valley Road Class I Bike Path Project. The project was completed in
February 2017.
2) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant
($280,000) for the Ramona Road Widening Project. The project was completed in October
2016.
In addition, the Town successfully completed two large Active Transportation Program (ATP)
grants from the California Department of Transportation including a $1M project that
constructed the Class I bike lanes and pedestrian improvements on Yucca Loma Road, and a
$1M project to construct the first phase of the Mojave Riverwalk (Mojave Riverwalk South), a
Class I multi-use trail along the Mojave River. Apple Valley was also the lead agency (working
with San Bernardino County and the City of Victorville) on the new $17M Yucca Loma Bridge
(completed in 2016), which spans the Mojave River and provides a new east-west corridor in
the Victor Valley.
Steps that will be taken to ensure timely delivery of the proposed project include:
• Use experienced staff who worked on the projects noted above. They will bring their
collective experience, knowledge, and skills to the proposed sidewalk project.
• Assign a Grant Manager to oversee and ensure that the Town abides by all of the
requirements in the grant agreement.
• Assign a Project Manager, who will serve as a dedicated liaison to the SBCTA, and will be
responsible for overseeing and monitoring the schedule and budget. The Project
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Manager will follow the Town’s standard operating procedures for project management
and performance monitoring including: 1) holding a kick-off meeting with the
contractor and using a Timeline and Checklist to outline expectations, and 2) holding
regularly-scheduled All Hands Meetings to assess progress against the Timeline and
Checklist, and problem-solving immediately, as needed.
• Contract with leading experts whenever internal expertise is insufficient to meet project
needs.
Attach Pictures and/or Documents:
Attachment A: Project Location Map Attachment B: Preliminary Design Plans
Attachment C: Combined Cost Estimates
Attachment D: Park Services Area Calculator
Attachment E: TIMS Report
Attachment F: Site Photos
Attachment H: Pages from Transportation Plans
Attachment I: CEQA Notice of Exemption
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING/DESIGN COST
Preliminary Engineering/Design Cost: $0
Right of Way Cost: $0
Project Development Cost: $44,059
Total Project Cost: $44,059
LTF, Article 3 Funds Requested: $37,450
Local Match: $6,609 (15% of total cost)
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Jess Ranch
Market Place
Victor
Valley
College
Proposed Rehabilitation
On Class I Bike Paths
To Mojave Narrows
Regional Park
Attachment A: Project Location Map
Destinations and Connections
Apple Valley: Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Class I Bike Path
Class II Bike Path
Proposed Class I Bike Path
School
Place of Worship
Bus Stop
Yucca Loma Road
Navajo RoadApple Valley RoadProposed Phase 2 Mojave RiverwalkJames Woody
Community
Center
Post Office
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Attachment B: Preliminary Design Plans
Apple Valley: Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
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Agency:
Project Description:
Project Location:
Date of Estimate:
Prepared by:
Item No.Description Quantity Units Unit Cost Total Local Match Grant Request
Construction -$
-$
1 MicroSurface 163.04 ELT 215 35,054 6,609 28,445
2 Striping and Pavement Markings 1 LS 2,500 2,500 2,500
3 Inspections 1 LS 2,500 2,500 2,500
4 Project Management
Subtotal:40,054 6,609 33,445
Contingency (10%):4,005 4,005
TOTAL:44,059 6,609 37,450
15%85%
Yucca Loma Road from Apple Valley Road to Navajo Road and Apple Valley Road from Yucca Loma Road to Pimlico Road
June 23, 2017
Richard Pedersen
Detailed Engineer's Estimate and Project Cost
Town of Apple Valley
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
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Project ID: 2280
Date Created: 06/26/2017
Coordinates: 34.500, -117.223
This is your LWCF Service Area report for the project you have defined.
Please refer to your Project ID in any future communications about this project.
Project Area StatisticsProject Area Statistics Project Area MapProject Area Map
County:County:San Bernardino
City:City:Apple Valley
Total Population:Total Population:23,125
Margin of Error:(+/- 1,610)
Per Capita Income:Per Capita Income:$ 29,412
# People Below Poverty:# People Below Poverty:3,363
Park Acres in Area:Park Acres in Area:0.00
Park Acres / 1,000 Population:Park Acres / 1,000 Population:0.00
Data Sourc es :Data Sourc es :
American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates
Parks data from Calif. Protected Areas Database 2013b (Sept. 2013) -
www.CALands.org
Report BackgroundReport Background
The project area statistics have been calculated
based on the selected radius (in miles) from the
point location of your project. The buffer is
referred to as the project service area.
Population and people in poverty are calculated
by determining the percent of any block groups
that intersect with the service area. The service
area is then assigned the sum of all the block
group portions. An equal distribution in block
groups is assumed.
Per capita income is calculated as a weighted
average of the block group values that fall within
the service area.
More information on the calculations, and a
detailed description of the margin of error are
available at:
http://www.mapsportal.org/lwcf/LWCF_Calculation_Documentation.pdf
Parks and park acres are based on best
available source information but may not
always contain exact boundaries or all parks
in specific locations. Parks acreage does not
include major lakes or ocean, and may not
include recreation facilities where those
occupy most of a site. Users can send update
information on parks data to:
parkupdates@parks.ca.gov
Attachment D
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Attachment E: Transportation Injury Mapping System
Map of Bicycle Collisions Near the Project Site 2006-2014
Note: Green lines are existing bike paths
Project
Location
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6/28/2017 TIMS SWITRS Query & Map: Results
https://tims.berkeley.edu/tools/query/summary.php#1/2
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SWITRS Query & Map
Result Summary
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Total # of Collisions: 29
Warning: 2014 data is provisional and incomplete.
Total # of Killed/Injured Victims: 31
Total # of Ped Collisions: No pedestrian collisions found.
Selected Factors
Number of Collisions by Type of Collision
Number of Collisions by Collision Severity
Overall Summary Map Killed/Injured Victim Summary Ped Collision Summary
Date: 01/01/2006 - 12/31/2014
County: San Bernardino
City: Apple Valley
Bicycle Collision
Yes
A HeadOn 1 3.4%
B Sideswipe 5 17.2%
C Rear End 2 6.9%
D Broadside 7 24.1%
G Vehicle/Pedestrian 5 17.2%
H Other 7 24.1%
Not Stated 2 6.9%
Type of Collision A HeadOn
B Sideswipe
C Rear End
D Broadside
G Vehicle/Pedestrian
H Other
Not Stated
17.2%
6.9%
6.9%
24.1%
17.2%24.1%
1 Fatal 2 6.9%
2 Injury (Severe)6 20.7%
3 Injury (Other Visible)11 37.9%
4 Injury (Complaint of Pain) 10 34.5%
Collision Severity 1 Fatal
2 Injury (Severe)
3 Injury (Other Visible)
4 Injury (Complaint of
Pain)
6.9%
20.7%34.5%
37.9%
01 Driving or Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drug 3 10.3%
03 Unsafe Speed 1 3.4%
05 Wrong Side of Road 5 17.2%
07 Unsafe Lane Change 2 6.9%
08 Improper Turning 3 10.3%
09 Automobile Right of Way 8 27.6%
12 Traffic Signals and Signs 3 10.3%
15 Brakes 1 3.4%
17 Other Hazardous Violation 1 3.4%
Not Stated 2 6.9%
PCF Violation
1 Monday NaN
2 Tuesday NaN
3 Wednesday NaN
4 Thursday NaN
5 Friday NaN
6 Saturday NaN
7 Sunday NaN
Day of Week
Yes 5 17.2%
Alcohol Involved
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6/28/2017 TIMS SWITRS Query & Map: Results
https://tims.berkeley.edu/tools/query/summary.php#2/2
Yes 3 10.3%
No 26 89.7%
State Highway
Pedestrian Collision 0 0%
Motorcycle Collision 0 0%
Bicycle Collision 29 100%
Truck Collision 1 3.4%
Vehicle Involvement
A Daylight 0 0%
B Dusk Dawn 0 0%
C Dark Street Lights 0 0%
D Dark No Street Lights 0 0%
E Dark Street Lights Not
Functioning 0 0%
Not Stated 0 0%
Lighting
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Attachment F: Site Photos
Photo Pages (1 of 3)
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Photo 2.Intersection of
Yucca Loma Road and
Seminole Road facing
east. This is an example
of the existing worn and
cracked Class I bike path.
The cracks will be filled
prior to resurfacing.
Photo 1.Intersection of
Yucca Loma Road and
Iroquois Road facing east.
The existing bike path and
bike crossings are worn
and cracked. Pavement
markings are illegible
rendering those bicycle
safety features
nonexistent.
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Attachment F: Site Photos
Photo Pages (2 of 3)
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Photo 3.Yucca Loma Road existing Class I Bike Path facing north.
Photo 4.Yucca Loma Road existing Class I Bike Path facing north.
Photos 3 and 4 are examples of the existing worn and cracked
pavement and the lack of visible differentiation (pavement
markings and legends) between roadway, barrier, and bike path.
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Attachment F: Site Photos
Photo Pages (3 of 3)
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Photos 5 and 6. These
photos are examples of
the cracked and worn
current conditions found
on the existing Class I
Bike Paths located on
Yucca Loma Road and
Apple Valley Road. Prior
to resurfacing the bike
paths, the area will be
cleared of weeds and
cracks will be filled to
ensure a sustainable end
product.
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Attachment G: Support Letters
Agency Received
San Bernardino County Health Department X
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APPENDIX H: Relevant Transportation Plans
Class I Bike Path Rehabilitation Project
Provided below are links to plans that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Class I bike path that will be rehabilitated with grant funding.
1. Regional Transportation Plan, Southern California Association of Governments:
http://rtpscs.scag.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx
2. San Bernardino Active Transportation Network: County Active Transportation Vision:
http://saferoutescalifornia.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/sbcatnactivetransportationvisi
onupdated08302013-3.pdf
3. Smart Mobility, Caltrans:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/ocp/documents/smf_files/SMF_handbook_0622
10.pdf
4. Improvement to Transit Access for Cyclists and Pedestrians:
http://www.sanbag.ca.gov/planning2/pdf/SANBAGAccesstoTransitFinalReport11-19-
12.pdf
5. San Bernardino County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan – Chapter 5:
http://www.scag.ca.gov/Documents/SANBAGNon-MotorizedTransportationPlan_03-11-
2.pdf
6. Town of Apple Valley General Plan: Circulation Element:
http://www.applevalley.org/index.aspx?page=687
7. Healthy Apple Valley Plan: http://www.cacities.org/Member-Engagement/Helen-
Putnam-Awards/California-City-Solutions/2012/Healthy-Apple-Valley
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