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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2007 Traffic Safety Commission AgendaCITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: September 13, 2007 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call: Ballingall, Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Kane, &r Guichard Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 11, 2007. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. Oral &r Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. New Business 1. Communications with Law Enforcement - Discussion of traffic and accident trends Old Business 2. Traffic Calming and Other Policies • Develop a checklist 3. "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign • Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter 4. Bicycle Lane Safety Announcements by Commissioners and Staff - Herriman Avenue update C& %3 u ol1 c(li° ti N y\ Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, October 11, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on September 11, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Retreat Action Minutes DATE: July 12, 2007 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ballingall, Biester, Bustamante,- Coulter; Kane, & Guichard Absent: Guichard Staff: Analyst Borel, Traffic Engineer Rashid Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 10, 2007. Borel reports on posting. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes Oral &r Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. None Old Business - None New Business Directed Enforcement &r Communications with Law Enforcement Review conversation with law enforcement. Commissioners will now ask for "Enforcement" and not specify any particular type. Do not use enforcement as pacifier Radar feedback trailer for low level enforcement Traffic Calming and Other Policies • Develop policy for speed bumps? Based on speed limit and character of street where 85th percentile is 11 -12 mph over speed limit TSC would consider physical remediation. • Phased approach to mitigation: enforcement, education and engineering "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter • Devise a limited "NTMP" process? Does TSC want to illicit community involvement and input? Will not make physical changes until impacts to Community are considered TSC now "safety directed" TSC wants more consistency Checklist -input from traffic safety, impact to neighborhood, safety issue, warrants. Community Education as part of process Empower neighborhood to inform their neighbors and self notify Educational tools? 4. Discussion Est Feedback from regarding City Council Joint Meeting Additional law enforcement Announcements by Commissioners and Staff None Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, August 9, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled .person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on July 5, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at wwwsaratoga.ca.us. CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Retreat Action Minutes DATE: July 12, 2007 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ballingall, Biester,- Bustamante, Coulter, Kane, & Guichard Absent: Guichard Staff: Analyst Borel, Traffic Engineer Rashid Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 10, 2007. Borel reports on posting. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes Oral & Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. None Old Business - None New Business 1. Directed Enforcement & Communications with Law Enforcement Review conversation with law enforcement. . Commissioners will now ask for "Enforcement" and not specify any particular type. Do not use enforcement as pacifier Radar feedback trailer for low level enforcement 2. Traffic Calming and Other Policies • Develop policy for speed bumps? Based on speed limit and character of street where 85`h percentile is 11 -12 mph over speed limit TSC would consider physical remediation. Phased approach to mitigation: enforcement, education and engineering "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign • Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter • Devise a limited "NTMP" process? Does TSC want to illicit community involvement and input? Will not make physical changes until impacts to Community are considered TSC now "safety directed" TSC wants more consistency Checklist -input from traffic safety, impact to neighborhood, safety issue, warrants Community Education as part of process Empower neighborhood to inform their neighbors and self notify Educational tools? 4. Discussion & Feedback from regarding City Council Joint Meeting Additional law enforcement Announcements by Commissioners and Staff None Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, August 9, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on July 5, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website.at www.saratoga.ca.us. "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign • Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter • Devise a limited "NTMP" process? Does TSC want to illicit community involvement and input? Will not make physical changes until impacts to Community are considered TSC now "safety directed" TSC wants more consistency Checklist -input from traffic safety, impact to neighborhood, safety issue, warrants Community Education as part of process Empower neighborhood to inform their neighbors and self notify Educational tools? 4. Discussion Est Feedback from regarding City Council Joint Meeting Additional law enforcement Announcements by Commissioners and Staff None Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, August 9, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: 1, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on July 5, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Retreat Action Minutes DATE: July 12, 2007 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: -Ballingall ; Biester; Bustamante, Coulter, Kane, &z Guichard Absent: Guichard Staff: Analyst Borel, Traffic Engineer Rashid Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 10, 2007. Borel reports on posting. Accept. Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes Oral &z Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. None Old Business - None New Business 1. Directed Enforcement &r Communications with Law Enforcement Review conversation with law enforcement. Commissioners will now ask for "Enforcement" and not specify any particular type. Do not use enforcement as pacifier Radar feedback trailer for low level enforcement 2. Traffic Calming and Other Policies Develop policy for speed bumps? Based on speed limit and character of street where 85th percentile is 11 -12 mph over speed limit TSC would consider physical remediation. • Phased approach to mitigation: enforcement, education and engineering Traffic Safety Commission Checklist Issue Safety Issue Warrants Input from Traffic Engineer Input from TSC Impact to Nei hborhood Community Notification Remediation czAh hot 2-„ ,e U a- C'a w, .e d-e4 rah c,. t in L4 a sv i�. h �•_._ CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Retreat Action Minutes DATE: July 12, 2007 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ballingall, Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Kane, &r Guichard Absent: Guichard Staff: Analyst Borel, Traffic Engineer Rashid Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 10, 2007. Borel reports on posting. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes Oral &r Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. None Old Business - None New Business 1. Directed Enforcement &T Communications with Law Enforcement Review conversation with law enforcement. Commissioners will now ask for "Enforcement" and not specify any particular type. Do not use enforcement as pacifier Radar feedback trailer for low level enforcement 2. Traffic Calming and Other Policies • Develop policy for speed bumps? Based on speed limit and character of street where 85`h percentile is 11 -12 mph over speed limit TSC would consider physical remediation. • Phased approach to mitigation: enforcement, education and engineering "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign • Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter • Devise a limited "NTMP" process? Does TSC want to illicit community involvement and input? Will not make physical changes until impacts to Community are considered TSC now "safety directed" TSC wants more consistency Checklist -input from traffic safety, impact to neighborhood, safety issue, warrants Community Education as part of process Empower neighborhood to inform their neighbors and self notify Educational tools? 4. Discussion &t Feedback from regarding City Council Joint Meeting Additional law enforcement Announcements by Commissioners and Staff None Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, August 9, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability- related moclification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or « ctclerl< saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the mecting. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: 1, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on July 5, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: September 13, 2007 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call: Ballingall, Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Kane, &t Guichard Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 11, 2007. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. Oral &z Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. New Business 1. Communications with Law Enforcement - Discussion of traffic and accident trends Old Business 2. Traffic Calming and Other Policies • Develop a checklist 3. "Messaging to the Community" - Education Campaign • Develop kit to empower a neighborhood including form letter 4. Bicycle Lane Safety Announcements by Commissioners and Staff - Herriman Avenue update Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, October 11, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk )saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: 1, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on September 11, 2007 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -2 Smaller size letters and symbols may be used on shared -use paths. Where arrows are needed on shared - use paths, half -size layouts of the arrows may be used (see Section 311.19). Fixed objects adjacent to shared -use paths may be marked with object markers (Type 1, 2, or 3). Standard: All object markers shall be retroreflective. Markers such as those described in Section 3C.01 shall also be used on shared -use paths, if needed. Obstructions in the traveled way of a shared -use path shall be marked with retroreflectorized material or appropriate object markers. On Type 3 markers, the alternating black and retroreflective yellow stripes shall be sloped down at an angle of 45 degrees toward the side on which traffic is to pass the obstruction. Section 9C.04 Markings For Bicycle Lanes Guidance: Longitudinal pavement markings should be used to define bicycle lanes. Support: Pavement markings designate that portion of the roadway for preferential use by bicyclists. Markings inform all road users of the restricted nature of the bicycle lane. Examples of bicycle lane markings at right -turn lanes are shown in Figures 9C -1, 9C -3, and 9C -4. Examples of pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a two -way street are shown in Figure 9C -5. Pavement symbols and markings for bicycle lanes are shown in Figure 9C -6. Standard: If used, the bicycle lane symbol marking (see Figure 9C -6) shall be placed immediately after an intersection and at other locations as needed. The bicycle lane symbol marking shall be white. If the bicycle lane symbol marking is used in conjunction with other word or symbol messages, it shall precede them. If the word or symbol pavement markings shown in Figure 9C -6 are used, Bicycle Lane signs (see Section 911.04) shall also be used, but the signs need not be adjacent to every symbol to avoid overuse of the signs. A through bicycle lane shall not be positioned to the right of a right turn only lane. Support: A bicyclist continuing straight through an intersection from the right of a right turn lane would be inconsistent with normal traffic behavior and would violate the expectations of right- turning motorists. Guidance: When the right through lane is dropped to become a right turn only lane, the bicycle lane markings should stop at least 100 feet before the beginning of the right turn lane. Through bicycle lane markings should resume to the left of the right turn only lane. An optional through -right turn lane next to a right turn only lane should not be used where there is a through bicycle lane. If a capacity analysis indicates the need for an optional through -right turn lane, the bicycle lane should be discontinued at the intersection approach. Posts or raised pavement markers should not be used to separate bicycle lanes from adjacent travel lanes. Support: Using raised devises creates a collision potential for bicyclists by placing fixed objects immediately adjacent to the travel path of the bicyclist. In addition, raised devices can prevent vehicles turning right from merging with the bicycle lane, which is the preferred method for making the right turn. Raised devices used to define a bicycle lane can also cause problems in cleaning and maintaining the bicycle lane. Standard: Bicycle lanes shall not be provided on the circular roadway of a roundabout intersection. Support Class III Bikeways (Bike Route) are shared routes and do not require pavement markings. In some instances, a 100 mm (4 in) white edge stripe separating the traffic lanes from the shoulder can be helpful in providing for safer shared use. This practice is particularly applicable on rural highways and on major arterials in urban areas where there is no vehicle parking. Chapter 9C — Maricings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -3 Option: The Bike Lane Intersection (Detail 39A) line as shown in Figure 9C- 101(CA) may be used to extend the bike lane to or through an intersection. Bicycle Lane Markings on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) Guidance: Bicycle lane markings on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) should be placed a constant distance from the outside motor vehicle lane. Bike lanes with parking permitted (3.3 m (11 ft) to 3.9 m (13 ft) between the bike lane line and the curb) should not be directed toward the curb at intersections or localized areas where parking is prohibited. Such a practice prevents bicyclists from following a straight course. Where transitions from one type of bike lane to another are necessary, smooth tapers should be provided. Support Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) require standard signing and pavement markings as shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA). This figure also depicts the proper method of striping bike lanes through intersections. Bike lane lines are not typically extended through intersections. Guidance: Where motor vehicle right turns are not permitted, the solid bike lane stripe should extend to the edge of the intersection, and begin again on the far side. Where there is no right turn only lane and right turns are permitted, the solid stripe should terminate 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) prior to the intersection. Option: A dashed line, as shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA), may be carried to, or near, the intersection. Where city blocks are short (less than 120 m (400 ft)), the length of dashed stripe may be 30 m (100 ft). Guidance: Where blocks are longer or vehicle speeds are high (greater than 60 km/h (35 mph)), the length of dashed stripe should be increased to 60 m (200 ft). Standard: Raised barriers (e.g., raised traffic bars and asphalt concrete dikes) or raised pavement markers shall not be used to delineate bike lanes on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane). Support: Raised barriers prevent motorists from merging into bike lanes before making right turns, as required by the CVC, and restrict the movement of bicyclists desiring to enter or exit bike lanes. They also impede routine maintenance. Raised pavement markers increase the difficulty for bicyclists when entering or exiting bike lanes, and discourage motorists from merging into bike lanes before making right turns. Option: Physical barriers may be used to convert a Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) to Class I Bikeway (Bike Path). Bicycle Lane Treatment at Right Turn Only Lanes Guidance: A dashed line across the right -tum -only lane should not be used on extremely long lanes, or where there are double right- turn -only lanes. For these types of intersections, all striping should be dropped to permit judgment by the bicyclists to prevail. Option: A Bicycle Crossing (W11-1) sign may be used to wam motorists of the potential for bicyclists crossing their path. See Section 9B.17. When a bike lane approaches a ramp intersection that intersects the local facility at or close to 900 (typical of a compact or spread diamond configuration), then Figures 9C-3, 9C -3(CA) and 9C-4 may be the appropriate method of getting bike lanes through the interchange. Guidance: However, when a bike lane approaches one or more ramp intersections that intersect the local facility at various angles other than 90° (typically high - speed, skewed ramps), Figure 9C- 103(CA) should be used. Bicycle Lane Treatment through Interchanges Support: Markings for a bike lane through a typical interchange are shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA). Chapter 9C — Markings Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities September 26, 2006 California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -4 Guidance: The 150 mm (6 in) bike lane stripe should be dropped 30 m (100 ft) prior to the ramp intersection as shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA) to allow for adequate weaving distance. Option: Figure 9C- 103(CA) may also be used where the preferred designation is a Class III Bikeway (Bike Route), with the Bike Lane (R81(CA)) signs being replaced with Bike Route (D11 -1) signs and the bike lane delineation eliminated. A 100 mm (4 in) stripe may be used to delineate the shoulder through out the bike route designation. Standard: Signing and striping as shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA) shall be repeated at additional onramps within the interchange. Guidance: Where the onramps intersect at the local road at or near 900, the striping should be per Figure 9C- 3(CA). Standard: The shoulder width shall not be reduced through the interchange area. The minimum shoulder width shall match the approach roadway shoulder width, but not less than 1.2 m (4 ft), or 1.5 m (5 ft) if a gutter exists. If the shoulder width is not available, the designated bike lane shall end at the previous local road intersection. Bicycle Lane Treatment Where Vehicle Parking is ProhibitedMermitted Support: Markings for a bike lane where vehicle parking is prohibited or permitted are shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA). Standard: Where motorist right turns are permitted, the solid bike lane shall either be dropped entirely, or dashed (Refer Bike Intersection lame, Detail 39A, shown in Figure 9C-101 (CA)) beginning at a point between 30 m (100 ft) and 60 m (200 ft) in advance of the intersection. Option: In areas where parking stalls are not necessary (because parking is light), a 100 mm (4 in) solid white stripe may be painted to fully delineate the bike lane. This may be advisable where there is concern that motorists may misconstrue the bike lane to be a traffic lane. BIKE LANE Pavement Markings Standard: The BIKE LANE pavement markings shall be placed on the far side of each intersection. Option: The BIKE LANE pavement markings may also be placed at other locations as desired. Support Examples of BIKE LANE pavement markings are shown in various figures in this chapter. Option: Optional word, arrow and symbol markings with details as shown in Figure 9C -6(CA) may be used. Section 9C.05 Bicycle Detector Symbol Option: A symbol (see Figure 9G4 9C- 7(CA)) may be placed on the pavement indicating the optimum position for a bicyclist to actuate the signal. An R10 -22 sign (see Section 913. 12 and Figure 913-2) may be installed to supplement the pavement marking. Support: Section 4D.105(CA) and Figure 4D -1 I I(CA) contain information on bicycle detectors and their locations. Section 9C.06 Pavement Markings for Obstructions Guidance: In roadway situations where it is not practical to eliminate a drain grate or other roadway obstruction that is inappropriate for bicycle travel, white markings applied as shown in Figure 9C -8 should be used. Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Section 9C.101(CA) Barrier Posts on Class I Bikeways Page 9C -5 Support: Before a decision is made to install barrier posts, consideration needs to be given to the implementation of other remedial measures, such as Bike Path Exclusion (R44A(CA)) signs (see Section 96.07) and/or redesigning the path entry so that motorists do not confuse it with vehicle access. It could be necessary to install barrier posts at entrances to bike paths to prevent motor vehicles from entering. When locating such installations, care needs to be taken to assure that barriers are well marked and visible to bicyclists, day or night (i.e., install reflectors or reflectorized tape). Guidance: An envelope around the barriers should be striped as shown in Figure 9C-2. If sight distance is limited, special advance warning signs or painted pavement warnings should be provided. Where more than one post is necessary, 1.5 m (5 ft) spacing should be used to permit passage of bicycle -towed trailers, adult tricycles, and to assure adequate room for safe bicycle passage without dismounting. Barrier post installations should be designed so they are removable to permit entrance by emergency and service vehicles. Support: Generally, barrier configurations that preclude entry by motorcycles present safety and convenience problems for bicyclists. Guidance: Such devices should be used only where extreme problems are encountered. Section 9C.102(CA) Rumble Strips Support: Shoulder rumble strips are not suitable as a riding surface for bicycles. Refer to Section 3B.106(CA) for more information on rumble strips and bicyclists. Section 9C.103(CA) Shared Roadway Bicycle Marking Option: The shared roadway bicycle marking shown in Figure 9C- 104(CA) may be used to assist bicyclists with positioning on a shared roadway with on -street parallel parking and to alert road users of the location a bicyclist may occupy within the traveled way. Standard: The shared roadway bicycle marking shall only be used on a roadway (Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) or Shared Roadway (No Bikeway Designation) which has on- street parallel parking. If used, shared roadway bicycle markings shall be placed so that the centers of the markings are a minimum of 3.3 m (11 ft) from the curb face or edge of paved shoulder. On State highways, the shared roadway bicycle marking shall be used only in urban areas. Option: For rural areas, the SHARE THE ROAD (W16 -1) plaque may be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Warning (W11- 1) sign (see Sections 2C.51 and 913.18). Support: Information regarding classification of rural versus urban roadways can be found at the California Department of Transportation website: htto:/ Avww .dot,ca.aovAMsiApms/Paael.pho Guidance: If used, the shared roadway bicycle marking should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals of 75 m (250 ft) thereafter. If used, the shared roadway bicycle marking should not be placed on roadways with a speed limit at or above 60 km/h (40 mph). Option: Where a shared roadway bicycle marking is used, the distance from the curb or edge of paved shoulder may be increased beyond 3.3 m (11 ft). The longitudinal spacing of the markings may be increased or reduced as needed for roadway and traffic conditions. Where used, bicycle guide or warning signs may supplement the shared roadway bicycle marking. Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Figure 9C-8. Example of Obstruction Pavement Marking Pier, abutment, grate, or other obstruction Wide solid white line (see Section 3A.06) Page 9C -17 Direction of bicycle travel For metric units: L = 0.6 WS . where S is bicycle approach speed in kilometers per hour For English units: L = WS . where S is bicycle approach speed in miles per hour Figure 9C -101 (CA). Marking Details for Bicycle Lanes DETAIL 39 - Bike Lane Line 150 mm (6 in) White Line DETAIL 39A - Bike Lane Intersection Line � awe � E E ;1 �1 N r - 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) 0 E= 150 mm (6 In) White Line NOT TO SCALE Intersection Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities r California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Figure 9C -102 (CA). Examples of Bicycle Lane Treatment Where Vehicle Parking is ProhibitedlPermitted WHERE VEHICLE PARKING IS PROHIBITED Centerline or Lane Line -) E 150 mm (6 in) Solid White 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) Page 9C -18 1.5 m (5 ft) Minimum With Gutter OR PrIRKING R26 (CA) BIKE ANY D11 -1 LANE R74a � M7 1 R81 (CA) BIKE LANE WHERE VEHICLE PARKING IS PERMITTED 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) - See Figure 9C -101 (CA) Curb or Edge of Pavement 100 mm (4 in) White Markings (Optional) WITHOUT PARKING STALLS Centerline or Lane Line- R81 (CA) ft) Minimum F R81 (CA) D11.1 8 1017 -1 100 mm (4 in) White Markings WITH PARKING STALLS NOT TO SCALE NOTE 1: 3.3m (11 ft) Minimum for Rolled Curb 3.6m (12 ft) Minimum for Vertical Curb Chapter 9C — Markings Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities September 26, 2006 California MUTCD Page 9C -2 (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Smaller size letters and symbols may be used on shared -use paths. Where arrows are needed on shared - use paths, half -size layouts of the arrows may be used (see Section 3B.19). Fixed objects adjacent to shared -use paths may be marked with object markers (Type 1, 2, or 3). Standard: All object markers shall be retroreflective. Markers such as those described in Section 3C.01 shall also be used on shared -use paths, if needed. Obstructions in the traveled way of a shared -use path shall be marked with retroreflectorized material or appropriate object markers. On Type 3 markers, the alternating black and retroreflective yellow stripes shall be sloped down at an angle of 45 degrees toward the side on which traffic is to pass the obstruction. Section 9C.04 Markings For Bicycle Lanes Guidance: Longitudinal pavement markings should be used to define bicycle lanes. Support: Pavement markings designate that portion of the roadway for preferential use by bicyclists. Markings inform all road users of the restricted nature of the bicycle lane. Examples of bicycle lane markings at right -turn lanes are shown in Figures 9C -1, 9C -3, and 9C -4. Examples of pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a two -way street are shown in Figure 9C -5. Pavement symbols and markings for bicycle lanes are shown in Figure 9C -6. Standard: If used, the bicycle lane symbol marking (see Figure 9C -6) shall be placed immediately after an intersection and at other locations as needed. The bicycle lane symbol marking shall be white. If the bicycle lane symbol marking is used in conjunction with other word or symbol messages, it shall precede them. If the word or symbol pavement markings shown in Figure 9C -6 are used, Bicycle Lane signs (see Section 911.04) shall also be used, but the signs need not be adjacent to every symbol to avoid overuse of the signs. A through bicycle lane shall not be positioned to the right of a right turn only lane. Support: A bicyclist continuing straight through an intersection from the right of a right turn lane would be inconsistent with normal traffic behavior and would violate the expectations of right - turning motorists. Guidance: When the right through lane is dropped to become a right turn only lane, the bicycle. lane markings should stop at least 100 feet before the beginning of the right turn lane. Through bicycle lane markings should resume to the left of the right turn only lane. An optional through -right turn lane next to a right turn only lane should not be used where there is a through bicycle lane. If a capacity analysis indicates the need for an optional through -right turn lane, the bicycle lane should be discontinued at the intersection approach. Posts or raised pavement markers should not be used to separate bicycle lanes from adjacent travel lanes. Support: Using raised devises creates a collision potential for bicyclists by placing fixed objects immediately adjacent to the travel path of the bicyclist. In addition, raised devices can prevent vehicles turning right from merging with the bicycle lane, which is the preferred method for making the right turn. Raised devices used to define a bicycle lane can also cause problems in cleaning and maintaining the bicycle lane. Standard: Bicycle lanes shall not be provided on the circular roadway of a roundabout intersection. Support Class III Bikeways (Bike Route) are shared routes and do not require pavement markings. In some instances, a 100 mm (4 in) white edge stripe separating the traffic lanes from the shoulder can be helpful in providing for safer shared use. This practice is particularly applicable on rural highways and on major arterials in urban areas where there is no vehicle parking. Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -3 11� Option: The Bike Lane Intersection (Detail 39A) line as shown in Figure 9C- 101(CA) may be used to extend the bike lane to or through an intersection. Bicycle Lane Markings on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) Guidance: Bicycle lane markings on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) should be placed a constant distance from the outside motor vehicle lane. Bike lanes with parking permitted (3.3 m (11 ft) to 3.9 m (13 ft) between the bike lane line and the curb) should not be directed toward the curb at intersections or localized areas where parking is prohibited. Such a practice prevents bicyclists from following a straight course. Where transitions from one type of bike lane to another are necessary, smooth tapers should be provided. Support Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane) require standard signing and pavement markings as shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA). This figure also depicts the proper method of striping bike lanes through intersections. Bike lane lines are not typically extended through intersections. Guidance: Where motor vehicle right turns are not permitted, the solid bike lane stripe should extend to the edge of the intersection, and begin again on the far side. Where there is no right turn only lane and right turns are permitted, the solid stripe should terminate 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) prior to the intersection. Option: A dashed line, as shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA), may be carried to, or near, the intersection. Where city blocks are short (less than 120 m (400 ft)), the length of dashed stripe may be 30 m (100 ft). Guidance: Where blocks are longer or vehicle speeds are high (greater than 60 km/h (35 mph)), the length of dashed stripe should be increased to 60 m (200 ft). Standard: Raised barriers (e.g., raised traffic bars and asphalt concrete dikes) or raised pavement markers shall not be used to delineate bike lanes on Class II Bikeways (Bike Lane). Support: Raised barriers prevent motorists from merging into bike lanes before making right bums, as required by the CVC, and restrict the movement of bicyclists desiring to enter or exit bike lanes. They also impede routine maintenance. Raised pavement markers increase the difficulty for bicyclists when entering or exiting bike lanes, and discourage motorists from merging into bike lanes before making right turns. Option: Physical barriers may be used to convert a Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane) to Class I Bikeway (Bike Path). Bicycle Lane Treatment at Right Turn Only Lanes Guidance: A dashed line across the right -tum -only lane should not be used on extremely long lanes, or where there are double right- turn -only lanes. For these types of intersections, all striping should be dropped to permit judgment by the bicyclists to prevail Option: A Bicycle Crossing (W11 -1) sign may be used to wam motorists of the potential for bicyclists crossing their path. See Section 9B.17. When a bike lane approaches a ramp intersection that intersects the local facility at or close to 90° (typical of a compact or spread diamond configuration), then Figures 9C -3, 9C -3(CA) and 9C-4 may be the appropriate method of getting bike lanes through the interchange. Guidance: However, when a bike lane approaches one or more ramp intersections that intersect the local facility at various angles other than 90° (typically high- speed, skewed ramps), Figure 9C- 103(CA) should be used. Bicycle Lane Treatment through Interchanges Support: Markings for a bike lane through a typical interchange are shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA). Chapter 9C — Markings Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities September 26, 2006 California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -4 Guidance: the 150 mm (6 in) bike lane stripe should be dropped 30 m (100 ft) prior to the ramp intersection as shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA) to allow for adequate weaving distance. Option: Figure 9C- 103(CA) may also be used where the preferred designation is a Class III Bikeway (Bike Route), with the Bike Lane (R81 (CA)) signs being replaced with Bike Route (D11 -1) signs and the bike lane delineation eliminated. A 100 mm (4 in) stripe may be used to delineate the shoulder through out the bike route designation. Standard: Signing and striping as shown in Figure 9C- 103(CA) shall be repeated at additional onramps within the interchange. Guidance: Where the onramps intersect at the local road at or near 90°, the striping should be per Figure 9C- 3(CA). Standard: The shoulder width shall not be reduced through the interchange area. The minimum shoulder width shall match the approach roadway shoulder width, but not less than 1.2 m (4 ft), or 1.5 m (5 ft) if a gutter exists. If the shoulder width is not available, the designated bike lane shall end at the previous local road intersection. Bicycle Lane Treatment Where Vehicle Parking is ProhibitedlPermitted Support: Markings for a bike lane where vehicle parking is prohibited or permitted are shown in Figure 9C- 102(CA). Standard: Where motorist right turns are permitted, the solid bike lane shall either be dropped entirely, or dashed (Refer Bike Intersection lane, Detail 39A, shown in Figure 9C-101 (CA)) beginning at a point between 30 m (100 ft) and 60 m (200 ft) in advance of the intersection. Option: In areas where parking stalls are not necessary (because parking is light), a 100 mm (4 in) solid white stripe may be painted to fully delineate the bike lane. This may be advisable where there is concern that motorists may misconstrue the bike lane to be a traffic lane. BIKE LANE Pavement Markings Standard: The BIKE LANE pavement markings shall be placed on the far side of each intersection. Option: The BIKE LANE pavement markings may also be placed at other locations as desired. Support Examples of BIKE LANE pavement markings are shown in various figures in this chapter. Option: Optional word, arrow and symbol markings with details as shown in Figure 9C -6(CA) may be used. Section 9C.05 Bicycle Detector Symbol Option: A symbol (see Figure 9&-7 9C- 7(CA)) may be placed on the pavement indicating the optimum position for a bicyclist to actuate the signal. An R10 -22 sign (see Section 9B.12 and Figure 913-2) may be installed to supplement the pavement marking. Support: Section 4D.105(CA) and Figure 4D- 111(CA) contain information on bicycle detectors and their locations. Section 9C.06 Pavement Markings for Obstructions Guidance: In roadway situations where it is not practical to eliminate a drain grate or other roadway obstruction that is inappropriate for bicycle travel, white markings applied as shown in Figure 9C -8 should be used. Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Page 9C -5 _N Section 9C.101 (CA) Barrier Posts on Class I Bikeways Support Before a decision is made to install barrier posts, consideration needs to be given to the implementation of other remedial measures, such as Bike Path Exclusion (R44A(CA)) signs (see Section 96.07) and/or redesigning the path entry so that motorists do not confuse it with vehicle access. It could be necessary to install barrier posts at entrances to bike paths to prevent motor vehicles from entering. When locating such installations, care needs to be taken to assure that barriers are well marked and visible to bicyclists, day or night (i.e., install reflectors or reflectorized tape). Guidance: An envelope around the barriers should be striped as shown in Figure 9C-2. If sight distance is limited, special advance warning signs or painted pavement warnings should be provided. Where more than one post is necessary, 1.5 m (5 ft) spacing should be used to permit passage of bicycle -towed trailers, adult tricycles, and to assure adequate room for safe bicycle passage without dismounting. Barrier post installations should be designed so they are removable to permit entrance by emergency and service vehicles. Support: Generally, barrier configurations that preclude entry by motorcycles present safety and convenience problems for bicyclists. Guidance: Such devices should be used only where extreme problems are encountered. Section 9C.102(CA) Rumble Strips Support: Shoulder rumble strips are not suitable as a riding surface for bicycles. Refer to Section 3B.106(CA) for more information on rumble strips and bicyclists. Section 9C.103(CA) Shared Roadway Bicycle Marking Option: The shared roadway bicycle marking shown in Figure 9C- 104(CA) may be used to assist bicyclists with positioning on a shared roadway with on -street parallel parking and to alert road users of the location a bicyclist may occupy within the traveled way. Standard: The shared roadway bicycle marking shall only be used on a roadway (Class III Bikeway (Bike Route) or Shared Roadway (No Bikeway Designation) which has on -street parallel parking. If used, shared roadway bicycle markings shall be placed so that the centers of the markings are a minimum of 3.3 m (11 ft) from the curb face or edge of paved shoulder. On State highways, the shared roadway bicycle marking shall be used only in urban areas. Option: For rural areas, the SHARE THE ROAD (W16 -1) plaque may be used in conjunction with the Bicycle Warning (W11- 1) sign (see Sections 2C.51 and 96.18). Support Information regarding classification of rural versus urban roadways can be found at the California Department of Transportation website: http: //www. dot .ca.00vfiWtsip /hpms/Paael.ohp Guidance: If used, the shared roadway bicycle marking should be placed immediately after an intersection and spaced at intervals of 75 m (250 ft) thereafter. If used, the shared roadway bicycle marking should not be placed on roadways with a speed limit at or above 60 km/h (40 mph). Option: Where a shared roadway bicycle marking is used, the distance from the curb or edge of paved shoulder may be increased beyond 3.3 m (11 ft). The longitudinal spacing of the markings may be increased or reduced as needed for roadway and traffic conditions. Where used, bicycle guide or warning signs may supplement the shared roadway bicycle marking. Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Figure 9C-8. Example of Obstruction Pavement Marking Pier, abutment, grate, or other obstruction Wide solid white line (see Section 3A.06) Page 9C -17 Direction of bicycle travel For metric units: L = 0.6 WS, where S is bicycle approach speed in kilometers per hour For English units: L = WS , where S is bicycle approach speed in miles per hour Figure 9C -101 (CA). Marking Details for Bicycle Lanes DETAIL 39 - Bike Lane Line 150 mm (6 in) White Line DETAIL 39A - Bike Lane Intersection Line �-,F -- 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) 0. Intersection 150 mm (6 In) White Line NOT TO SCALE Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities y E E :4 :4 N r 150 mm (6 In) White Line NOT TO SCALE Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities California MUTCD (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1, as amended for use in California) Figure 9C -902 (CA). Examples of Bicycle Lane Treatment Where Vehicle Parking is ProhibitedlPermitted Centerline or Lane WHERE VEHICLE PARKING IS PROHIBITED In m 1100 ftl to 60 m (200 ftl 1.5 m (5 ft) Minimum With Gutter D11 -1 WHERE VEHICLE PARKING IS PERMITTED 30 m (100 ft) to 60 m (200 ft) —See Figure 9C-101 (CA)— Curb or Edge of Pavement 100 mm (4 in) White Markings (Optional) WITHOUT PARKING STALLS Centerline or Lane Page 9C -18 f R81 (CA) F R81 (CA) D11 -1 8 M7 -1 100 mm (4 in) White Markings WITH PARKING STALLS NOT TO SCALE NOTE 1:. 3.3m (11 ft) Minimum for Rolled Curb 3.6m (12 ft) Minimum for Vertical Curb Chapter 9C — Markings September 26, 2006 Part 9 - Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities