R-2019-019 Adopting Amended General Plan LCP Circulation Element and MND CCC Mods; Rescinding R-2018-046 2019-03-05RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH
ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION'S CERTIFICATION OF
LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT LCP-3-PSB-18-0072-PART B
(CIRCULATION ELEMENT) WITH CHANGES TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE
MATTIE ROAD EXTENSION; RESCINDING RESOLUTION R-2018-046
WHEREAS, the City of Pismo Beach has initiated an update of the City's General
Plan/Local Coastal Plan Circulation Element and has conducted workshops and meetings
with members of the community and decision makers to assure public participation in the
process; and
WHEREAS, the Circulation Element update provides a Multi -Modal Transportation
System Plan that identifies what is needed to accommodate existing and future
transportation development for Pismo Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Circulation Element update provides Goals and Policies for building
transportation improvements and provides a long-term framework for implementation; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2018, the City Council reviewed and approved amendments to the
1992 General Plan Circulation Element at a duly noticed public hearing at which all
interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard.
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2018, the California Coastal Commission accepted the City
of Pismo Beach LCP amendment application, identified the amendment as LCP
Amendment Number LCP-3-PSB-18-0076-2-Part B (Circulation Element) and adopted
findings pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 13544 to certify the subject
amendment contingent upon City Council acceptance of suggested modifications to
remove references to the Mattie Road Extension; the Commission's Executive Director
reporting to and Commission concurrence that the City's actions are legally adequate; and
a filing of a Notice of the LCP amendment with the Secretary of the Resource Agency;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed meeting on March 5, 2019, at which all
interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard on the required changes for
certification of LCP LCP-3-PSB-18-0076-2-Part B (Circulation Element).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach
hereby finds and resolves as follows:
1. Accepts the California Coastal Commission's modifications to the Circulation
Element (Exhibit A) to remove references to the Mattie Road extension,
specifically modified to read as follows:
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a. Delete first paragraph bullet ("Mate Road Extension") under "Proposed
Improvements for Vehicular Access" on Page 10 of Exhibit A.
b. Delete last bullet under "Proposed Class 1 Bike Paths" on page 14 of Exhibit
A.
c. Delete Mattie Road extension from map of proposed improvements
(Circulation Element Figure 1) on page 17 of Exhibit A.
2. Resolution No. R-2018-046 is hereby repealed.
UPON MOTION OF Mayor Pro Tem Howell, seconded by Council Member Blake, the
foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 5th
day of March 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Howell, Blake, Guthrie, Reiss, Waage
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Approved:
Ed Waage, Mayor /
Attest: 4
ca Inde e ity Clerk
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City of Pismo Beach
General Plan
Pismo Beach Circulation Element
Final Report
Acknowledgments
City Council
Ed Waage, Mayor
Erik Howell, Mayor Pro Tempore
Sheila Blake, Council Member
Marcia Guthrie, Council Member
Mary Ann Reiss, Council Member
June 5, 2018
Planning Commission
Adam Werner
Tarren Collins
Doreen Curtze
Stacy Inman
Kari Bhana
City Staff
James Lewis. City Manager
Jeff Winklepleck, Community Development Director
Benjamin Fine, Public Works Director
Brian Schwartz, Contract Planner
Aileen Nygaard. Associate Planner
Michael Gruver, Associate Planner
Elsa Perez. Administrative Secretary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
1.0 Introduction 1
Vision 2
Purpose 2
Background 2
Transportation Setting 3
Public Participation 3
Existing Transportation Conditions 4
General Plan Buildout Conditions 6
Completed Projects 8
2,0 Circulation Element Goals 9
Supporting Policies 9
3.0 Multimodal Circulation Plan 10
Multimodal Circulation Plan Improvements 10
Proposed Improvements for Vehicular Operations' 10
Proposed Bicycle Facility Improvements 13
Proposed Pedestrian Facility Improvements: 15
General Plan Buildout Conditions with Circulation Plan Improvements 21
Functional Street Classifications 23
Roadway Design Standards 23
4.0 Multimodal Policies 25
Vehicular Travel 25
Guiding Policies for Vehicular Travel 25
Implementing Policies for Vehicular Travel 27
Walking and Bicycling 35
Guiding Policies for Walking and Bicycling 35
Implementing Policies for Walking and Bicycling 36
Public Transportation 39
Guiding Policies for Public Transportation 39
Implementing Policies 39
Railroads, Airport Facilities. Goods Movement, and Truck Routes 41
Guiding Policies 42
Implementing Policies 42
Reference Documents 43
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 —Circulation Plan (Intersection Improvements, Mattie Road Extension, Frady Lane
Extension) 17
Figure 2 — Circulation Plan (Pismo Creek Crossing Altematives) 18
Figure 3 — Bikeways Plan 19
Figure 4 — Pedestrian Facilities Plan 20
Figure 5 — Roadway Standard Cross -Sections 24
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Existing Conditions Intersection Operations 5
Table 2: Buildout (2035) Conditions Intersection Operations 7
Table 3: Buildout Operations with Circulation Plan Improvements 22
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Public Meeting Summary
Appendix 6: Pismo Creek Crossing Alternatives
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1.0 Introduction
The City of Pismo Beach (City) has retained Omni -Means to complete the update of the City's
General Plan Circulation Element with the associated environmental (California Environmental
Quality Act, CEQA) documentation, and assist the City with updating their Capital Improvements
Plan and corresponding Transportation Impact Fee. The appropriate CEQA process will be
determined by the completion on an Initial Study. As part of the update to the Circulation Element.
this report provides the goals, policies, and programs pertaining to the City, and identifies a
comprehensive plan for transportation improvements. The goals, objectives, and policies
establish a citywide strategy to achieve long-term mobility and accessibility for all travel modes
within the City. In addition to this report, an Existing Conditions & Background Report (separately
available) was also prepared that establishes the existing multimodal transportation conditions,
current policies. related planning documents. and new legislation.
This Circulation Element contains the following sections:
• Introduction: Purpose, Background, Public Participation, Existing Transportation Conditions.
and Buildout Transportation Conditions
• Circulation Goals
• Multimodal Circulation Plan
• Multimodal Policies: Guiding Policies & Implementing Policies
• Vehicular
c Walking and Bicycling
o Public Transportation
o Goods Movement and Truck Routes
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Vision
To improve mobility through development of a safe and balanced,
multimodal transportation network that will support the local
economy while maintaining the historic character of the City.
Purpose
The Pismo Beach Circulation Element was last updated in 1992. Since then, new legislation
relating to transportation have been approved. and are required to be included in the General
Plan. Additionally, substantial commercial and residential development within Pismo Beach has
occurred since 1992, along with regional growth in adjacent cities. throughout the County, and
along Highway 1 and US 101 north/south corridor.
The Circulation Element is one of several elements of the General Plan mandated by State
planning law. Periodic updating of the General Plan is a State of California legal requirement. The
Circulation Element provides goals, objectives, and policy guidance for long-term planning and
implementing the transportation system needed to serve the City's projected development. The
goals, objectives, and policies in this element are closely correlated with the Land Use Element
and other elements that comprise the General Plan, and are intended to enhance travel choices
for current and future residents, visitors, and workers. This element also defines a preferred
transportation system that reflects the City's financial resources and broader goals, including
providing safe and convenient access for all modes of travel while preserving the local character
of the community.
Background
Historically, Pismo Beach is
known as the "Classic California"
beach town. attracting tourists to
the beach and pier since the late
1800's. Pismo Beach has
promoted itself as a seaside resort
and gel -away destination,
historically referred to as the
"Town of El Pizmo" or "EI Pismo
by the Sea". Today, thousands of
tourists travel to Pismo Beach
during the summer months,
weekends. holidays or special
events to not only enjoy the
beachfront amenities, but also the
adjacent Downtown environment including various hotels, restaurants and entertainment options.
Additionally. outdoor recreational activities such as bicycling, walking, hiking, and running are
enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. Pismo Beach's Mediterranean climate. relatively small size,
and coastal access provide ideal conditions for walking and bicycling.
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Transportation Setting
The City of Pismo Beach is located
along the Pacific coast in southem
San Luis Obispo County, within the
-Five Cities" region. Pismo Beach is a
highway -oriented community due to
its location related to U.S. Highway
101 (US 101), and the access
constraints presented. US 101
traverses through the center of the
City, along its length, providing
access for Pismo Beach to the
adjacent cities of Arroyo Grande.
Grover Beach. and cities such as San
Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. US 101 a so provides interregional access to Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Slate Route 1 (SR 1 or Highway 1) also provides regional access between US 101
and Grover Beach. SR 1 is known as Dolliver Street and the Pacific Coast Highway. and is the
primary route through Downtown. The Downtown area is located in the southern portion of the
City, bordered by US 101 on the east. the intersection of Dolliver Street (SR 1) and Price Street
on the north. and Pismo Creek on the south. The Pacific Coast Bike Route runs north -south
through Pismo Beach. including SR 1/Dolliver Street. The Shell Beach area. which is part of the
City of Pismo Beach, is located in the northern part of Pismo Beath and is predominantly a
residential area with local businesses fronting Shell Beach Road. Shell Beach Road runs parallel
to US 101, providing frontage access to Shell Beach and continues as Price Street south into
Downtown. US 101 provides nine full or partial access interchanges within the City limits, and
only eight roadways provide access across US 101. Generally, Pismo Beach's roadway system
follows a cardinal grid system within Downtown and the Shell Beach areas. which are parallel and
perpendicular to US 101.
While US 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) are manmade barriers across town, the
coastal mountains northeast of Pismo Beach and Pismo Creek in the southem part of the City are
natural barriers. Access across US 101, UPRR. and Pismo Creek are limited. Pismo Creek runs
along Price Canyon just south of the mountains, and is parallel to Price Canyon Road. Pismo
Creek and UPRR are barriers between downtown, the residential areas in the southern part of
the City. and the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Access across Pismo Creek is only provided
via US 101. Dolliver Street (SR 1). and limited access via Cypress Street. Access across UPRR
is limited to US 101 within the City. and via SR 1/West Grand Avenue further south in Grover
Beach.
Public Participation
Public workshops and stakeholder meetings have provided valuable input and helped to shape
the policies within this document. The previously approved planning documents. are referenced
at the end of this document. To initiate the public involvement process in the City's update process
of the Circulation Element, a public workshop was held on September 20, 2017 to inform the
public of the upcoming update and seek their input on general and specific concerns on the
current operations and future transportation planning of the City's circulation system. This first
public workshop presented various related planning documents, new legislation. existing and
forecasted traffic conditions, and proposed multimodal transportation improvements. Additionally.
the workshop incorporated an interactive question -and -answer session with the project team.
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After opinions were collected. the polling results were immediately presented back to the group.
The primary purpose was to listen to the community and gain an understanding of their current
concems and desires for the future of circulation throughout the City moving forward. Through
this first workshop, the citizens identified key circulation issues and suggested their solutions and
strategies to help address the issues identified. A summary of the first workshop is contained in
Appendix A. In addition. to this initial public workshop, City staff informed and sought public
comments at other established community meetings including. but not limited to, the Shell Beach
Advisory Council. and other local committee and council meetings. A list of all the public meetings
is below.
• Public Workshop — City Council Chambers, September 20, 2017
• Stakeholder Meeting — Shell Beach Improvement Group. January 8. 2018
• Stakeholder Meeting — Downtown Business Association, January 8. 2018
• Planning Commission Study Session — City Council Chambers. April 10. 2018
SB 18 (2003) requires that, "prior to the adoption or amendment of a city or county's general plan,
the city or county conduct consultations with California Native American tribes for the purpose of
preserving specified places. features. and objects that are located within the city or county's
jurisdiction.- AB 52 (2014) requires, -a lead agency to begin consultation with a California Native
American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed
project, if the tribe requested to the lead agency. in writing, to be informed by the lead agency of
proposed projects in that geographic area and the tribe requests consultation. prior to determining
whether a negative declaration. mitigated negative declaration. or environmental impact report is
required for a project. -
Existing Transportation Conditions
The Existing Conditions establishes the baseline multimodal transportation conditions that
currently exist in Pismo Beach. The existing conditions are further detailed in the Exrsting
Conditions & Background Report, and are based on a consolidation of the local planning
documents. including existing vehicular, bicycle. pedestrian. and transit facilities. and the
vehicular operational analysis conducted in the Circulation Study (Hatch Mott MacDonald. 2016).
The Circulation Study analyzed 50 study intersections during existing weekday PM peak hour
conditions. Additionally. areas outside of Downtown Pismo experience relatively little variation in
traffic volumes during the year and traffic volumes within Downtown substantially increase during
the peak season. Therefore. 21 intersections in the Downtown area were also analyzed during a
Summer Sunday Midday peak hour and Memorial Day Sunday Midday peak hour in order to
evaluate peak traffic conditions.
The Circulation Study identified three intersections that operate deficiently under existing
weekday PM peak hour conditions. nine intersections that operate deficiently under the Summer
Sunday peak hour conditions, and nine intersections that operate deficiently under Memorial Day
Sunday peak hour conditions. Table 1 presents the existing conditions operations at the study
intersections with deficient intersections identified in yellow for each scenario.
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TABLE 1: EXISTING CONDITIONS INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
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1 Shed Beach Rd1US 101 58
TWSC
C/D
21.3
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2 /Vela Beach Dr/US 101 08
TWSC
CO
9.4
A
3 Spyglass Dr/US 10108 Ramps
TWSC
CO
14.5
B
4 Spyglass DrIVS 101 SB Ramps
TWSC
CID
12.1
8
5 Spyglass Dr/Shell Beach Rd
AWSC
C
13.4
B
6 Shell Beach Rd(terrace Ave
AWSC
C
9.7
A
7 Shell Beach RdMsta Del Mar
AWSC
C
9.2
A
8 Shed Beach Rd/Esparto Ave
AWSC
C
9.3
A
9 Shell Beach RdMfndward Ave
AWSC
C
9.4
A
10 Madre Rd/US 101 NB Ramps
1 WSC
C/D
12.0
B
11 P10. StreetfUS 101 SB Ort -Ramp
NONE
C/D
-
ON/A
12 Price St/Matte Rd
SIGNAL
C
6.6
A
13 Price SUDS 101 SB Off -Ramp
1WSC
CID
116
0
14 Price SINS 101 SB Ott-RamplDoWver
AWSC
CID
14.0
B
43.0
E
49.6
E
15 Bello SOUS 101 NB On -Ramp
TWSC
C/D
9.5
A
16 Dolliver SVWadaworth Ave
TWSC
C/D
15.1
C
32.0
0
27.0
D
17 Pnce SWWadsworth Awe
AWSC
C
9A
A
12.0
B
14.1
B
18 Wadsworth AnAUS 101 08 Oft -Ramp
1WSC
CID
9.9
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11.3
B
11 4
B
19 Wadsworth AnlBello 0.1
AWS0
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OA
A
20 Deaver SMIaln St
TWSC
C/D
15.2
C
146.7
F
248.8
F
21 PomeroyAve/Cyptess St
TWSC
C
16.3
C
OVR
F
OVR
F
22 Pomeroy Ave/Deliver St
SKNAL
0/D
17.4
6
65.0
E
210.1
F
23 Pomeroy Ave/Pnce Sr
AWSC
C
9.3
A
122
8
12.7
8
24 Holds Ase/Cypress St
AWSC
C
7.6
A
8 1
A
8.3
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25 tends Ave/Daavet 51
SIGNAL
0/D
5.7
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35.6
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1442
F
25 Holds Ave/Pnce St
SIGNAL
C
14 1
8
13.2
8
14.8
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27 Holds A.,NS 101 58 Off -Ramp
TWSC
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14 7
8
10.9
8
12.0
6
28 Bello S1+Pnce Canyon Rd
11M150
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30.4
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11.1
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19.0
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29 Pnce Canton R64enmore St
TWSC
0
16.0
C
30 50mson Ave/Cypress St
TWSC
C
10.3
8
22 6
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28.6
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31 Stimson Ave/Deelver SI
TWSC
C/D
32.3
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40 0
E
64.9
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32 Stimson Ave/Price St
TWSC
C
23.4
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05.5
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50.6
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33 Ocean New Ave/Cypress 51
TWSC
C
9.9
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12.7
8
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6
34 Ocean View Aveakevet St
TWSC
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02.9
F
221.6
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264.1
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35 Ocean View Ave/Pike SINS 101
TWSC
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30 9
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76.6
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36 Oo4rwrSUCvpressSURVPark
8.6Y50
CID
130
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18.0
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15.6
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37 0oChver SUPlsmo Beach Senior
SIGNAL
0/D
7.2
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11.0
B
9.9
A
38 James Way/US 101 N6 Cm -Ramp
NONE
0/0
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50/6
39 Fourth St/James Way
AWSC
C
10.0
A
40 Fourth Stree8NS 101 NB Ramps
SIGNAL
CID
12,1
8
41 5 Cities D1IUS 101 56 Ramps/Oulets
SIGNAL
C/D
27.1
C
42 5 Cities O./Fourth St
SIGNAL
C
36.3
0
43 5 Castes Or/US 101 SB RampsMotel
AWSC
C/D
13-8
B
44 James Way/Ridge Rd
AWSC
C
9,0
A
45 James Way/049 Park Blvd
SIGNAL
C
25.7
C
16 Oak Park BlvdJUS 101 NB On-Ramp0N
SIGNAL
CID
11.1
8
17 W Branch SWS 101 N8
SIGNAL
C/D
28.3
C
48 B Camila ReaiSiS 101 SB Ramps
AWSC
C/D
33.6
D
49 Oak Park B1vd.E1 Camino Real
SIGNAL
C
22.3
C
50 Avila Beach Dr/US 101 SB On -Ramp
NONE
C/D
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ON/A
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As shown in Table 1. Downtown intersections operate at LOS E/F during the peak season on a
Sunday due to the increase of recreational and tourist traffic volumes traveling through and
destined for Downtown Pismo Beach to access the beach. pier, and commercial areas. The
intersections of Dolliver Street/Ocean View Avenue (two-way stop -controlled), 5 Cities Drive/4th
Street (signal). and El Camino Real/US 101 Southbound Ramps (all -way stop control) operate
deficiently during weekday PM peak hour conditions.
General Plan Buildout Conditions
The General Plan Buildout Conditions represents the growth within the City for the forecast Year
2035. The Circulation Study utilized the San Luis Obispo Council of Govemments (SLOCOG)
Regional Travel Demand Model (TDM) to refine and update the land uses and street network
within the Pismo Beach area in order to create a "Pismo Beach Model" which reflects Year 2014
conditions. The Pismo Beach model was utilized in the Circulation Study to provide forecast
volumes for future year traffic operations analysis and model the effectiveness of the proposed
roadway improvement alternatives. The Year 2035 (Buildout) land use projections are anticipated
to add 476 dwelling units and 690 jobs within the City of Pismo Beach. consistent with SLOCOG
projections and City Planning Department projections. Growth projections for both Sunday
conditions also include tourist growth and Downtown growth. The Circulation Study details growth
rates, methodology, and peak hour estimates for each peak condition analyzed. Similar to the
Existing Conditions analysis. the Circulation Study analyzed the 50 study intersections for the
2035 weekday PM peak hour, and 21 intersections in the Downtown area for 2035 Summer
Sunday Midday peak hour and 2035 Memorial Day Sunday Midday peak hour conditions. Table
2 presents the projected traffic operations at the study intersections, under Buildout conditions
without circulation improvements. and the deficient intersections are identified in yellow for each
scenario.
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TABLE 2: BUILDOUT (2035) CONDITIONS INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
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, Peak Hour
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1 Shell Beath RWUS 101 SB Ramps/Avila Beach Dr
TWSC
CO
30.7
D
2 Avila Beads Dr/US 101 NB Ramps/Monte Rd
TWSC
CO
9.6
A
3 Spyglass Dr/US 101 NB Ramps
TWSC
C/D
16.7
C
4 Spyglass Dr/US 101 56 Ramps
TWSC
C/D
13.3
B
5 Spyglass Dr/Shell Beach Rd
AWSC
C
16.4
C
6 Shell Beach Rd/Terrace Ave
AWSC
C
106
B
7 Shell Beach Rd/t/sta Del Mar
AWSC
C
9.9
A
8 Shell Beach Rd/Esparto Aso
AWSC
C
9,9
A
9 Shell Beach RdNJindNard Ave
AWSC
C
10.1
B
10 Mattie Rd/US 101r/8 Ramps
TWSC
CID
13.2
B
11 Pnce StreetAJS 101 SB On -Ramp
NONE
CID
-
aN/A
12 Price SVMatOe Rd
SIGNAL
C
6.9
A
13 Price SVUS 101 SB Off -Ramp
TWSC
C/D
12.4
B
14 Price St/US 101 S8 O1FRamplDottiver St
AWSC
C/0
16.8
C
49.8
E
58.7
F
15 Bello SNS 101 NB On -Ramp
TWSC
C/D
9.7
A
16 Donlyer St/Wadsworth Ave
TWSC
CJD
18.1
C
56.4
F
38.5
0
17 Price StMadsworlh Ave
AWSC
C
10.2
9
13.5
B
16.4
C
18 Wadsworth Ave/US 101 NB OH -Ramp
TWSC
C/D
10.3
B
12.0
B
12.2
B
19 Wadsworth Ave/Bello St
AWSC
C
8.9
A
20 DolUver SUMaIn St
TWSC
00
17.9
C
OVR
F
OVR
F
21 PomeroyevelCypress St
TWSC
C
17.9
C
OVR
F
OVR
F
22 PomeroyAve/0o1Over SI
SIGNAL
CJD
17-1
B
106.4
F
287.9
F
23 PomeroyAve/Pnce St
AWSC
C
10.1
6
13.3
B
13.9
B
24 Hinds Ave/Cypress St
AWSC
C
7,9
A
9.2
A
9.2
A
25 Hinds Ave/DotWer St
SIGNAL
C00
5.9
A
81.3
F
177.9
F
26 Hinds AvelPnce St
SIGNAL
C
18.1
8
16.8
5
18.8
0
27 Hinds Ave/US 101 SB OA -Ramp
1WSC
C/D
17.6
C
11.3
B
11.9
B
28 Bello SSPnce Canyon Rd
TVVSC
C
46.9
E
23.4
C
242
C
29 Pnce Canyon Rd/Lenmore St
TWSC
C
19.0
C
30 Stimson AvelCypress Sl
TWSC
C
10.6
8
34.6
D
55.1
F
31 Stimson AvelDol8ver St
TWSC
CM
80.4
F
129.5
F
194.4
F
32 Samson AveIPrice St
TWSC
C
37.4
E
117.3
F
155.6
F
33 Ocean Mew Ave/Cypress St
TWSC
C
10.1
B
116
B
16.0
C
34 Ocean View Ave/DottNer St
TWSC
VD
175.6
F
OVR
F
OVR
F
35 Ocean View Ave/Price StllJS 101 Ramps
TWSC
CJD
55.5
F
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As shown in Table 2, the Circulation Study identified six intersections that are projected to operate
deficiently under weekday PM peak hour conditions. three more than under existing conditions,
and three of which are two-way stop -controlled. 10 intersections Downtown and near the Pismo
Beath Outlets are projected to operate deficiently during Summer Sundays and Memorial Sunday
peak hour conditions for Year 2035, without any circulation improvements. The intersections of
Dolliver Street/Wadsworth Avenue and Stimson Avenue/Cypress Street are projected to become
deficient by Year 2035 Buildout conditions, compared to Existing conditions.
Completed Projects
In 1992, the newly adopted Circulation Element recommended various transportation
improvement projects. From these original recommendations. the following lists the transportation
improvement projects that have been completed since the last Circulation Element update.
• US 101/4" Street/Five Cities Drive Interchange - Widen Overcrossing and reconfigure
ramps
• US 101/Oak Park Boulevard Interchange - Widen overcrossing and reconfigure ramps.
• Five Cities Drive/US 101 Southbound Ramp - Intersection Improvements including
installation of a traffic signal.
• Addie Street/Park Avenue Couplet- Convert to a couplet west of Dolliver Street with Addie
Street going one-way westbound and Park Avenue going one-way eastbound.
• Addie Street parking lot improvements. which will improve vehicle throughput and the
efficiency of the parking layout.
• Shell Beach Streetscape (construction to begin late 2018).
o This plan includes highlighted crosswalks. decorative paving treatments, and
separate markings for bicycles and pedestrians at the Shell Beath Road/Terrace
Avenue intersection and the Shell Beach Road/Price Street/Cliff Avenue
intersection.
• Pedestrian Scramble Traffic Signal at Pomeroy Avenue and Cypress Boulevard (Currently
in design for Beta Testing).
• Class I multi -use trail along the bluffs south of Dinosaur Caves Park. behind the
hotel/resort. connecting with Price Street to the north and south.
It should be noted that the previous improvements of the "New Inland Arterial' and connecting
roadway extensions have been removed by the City Council in 2014.
Additionally, SLOCOG recently submitted an SB 1 Congested Corridor application (Cycle 1) for a
US 101 multimodal program in the Pismo Beach area. Caltrans District 5, in conjunction with
SLOCOG, has a project in development for US 101 Pismo Congestion Relief. Caltrans and
SLOCOG are planning improvements to operations on southbound US 101 between Spyglass
Drive and the Pismo Railroad overhead by providing a part-time travel lane on the left inside
shoulder. The shoulder would be used as a part-time travel lane during peak travel periods on
weekdays and for special events. The extension of the truck climbing lane. improvements to
southbound Mattie Road ramps, and the potential closure of the Shell Beach Road on-ramp are
also potential alternative solutions under consideration.
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2.0 Circulation Element Goals
The City's Circulation Element Goals and Policies will provide the overall direction the City desires
in planning and implementing the expansion of their circulation system to meet the changing travel
demands of their community. The circulation system should be comprehensible, complete and
capable. Comprehensible means the users can understand the intent or function of the various
streets in the system and find their way throughout the City. Complete means that the total journey
is considered and accommodated for all travel modes, each designed to serve a particular
function. Capable means each individual component of the total system is capable of carrying,
safely and economically, the traffic expected to use the
facility. The City will strive for safety. environmental
sensitivity and energy efficiency in all transportation
designs and improvements.
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Goal 4:
Provide a circulation system that supports
safe and efficient travel for all modes of
transportation.
Plan and provide pedestrian and bicycle
facilities to encourage and meet the walking
and bicycling needs of the City.
Promote the use of public transit and
seasonal shuttle services.
Provide connectivity and guidance for safe
rail and truck movement of people and
goods.
Supporting Policies
The Guiding and Implementing Policies will establish the link between the City's goals and the
implementing programs, and guide how the programs will actually be implemented. The
programs. themselves, are the specific action items that will accomplish the improvement or plan
that will meet and serve the expanded community need. The guiding and implementing policies
presented in this Circulation Element reflect the City's vision for a comprehensive circulation
system that is safe and efficient for pedestrians, bicycles, trucks. automobiles, and public
transportation.
3.0 Multimodal Circulation Plan
The framework of every circulation system is the City's public street network to move people and
goods. From this basic framework of public streets, other mode specific, like pedestrian and bike
paths and private streets, are added to accommodate all modes of travel for daily life's needs.
Through transportation analysis and public input, the Circulation Plan shown in Figure 1 has been
created to guide the future circulation planning and improvements to the City of Pismo Beach's
circulation system.
Multimodal Circulation Plan Improvements
Various multimodal improvements have been recommended or approved within the General Plan
and the various recent planning documents in order to address the multimodal needs of the
transportation system. The planning documents that reference the proposed multimodal
improvements for Pismo Beach include the Circulation Study, the Complete Streets Plan, the
Downtown Strategic Plan, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, the SLOCOG 2014 Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP). and the US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan. Within these plans and
studies, various network alternatives and site-specific improvements were investigated to address
the multimodal deficiencies identified. Additionally, extensive public outreach was conducted for
the local plans in order to gauge community concerns and desires for multimodal connectivity.
and to prioritize the needed infrastructure improvements. This section provides a comprehensive
summary of the proposed multimodal improvements identified within the Circulation Plan. The
summary is separated into the following modal categories:
• Proposed Improvements for Vehicular Operations
• Proposed Bicycle Facility Improvements
• Proposed Pedestrian Facility Improvements
Proposed Improvements for Vehicular Operations:
• Frady Lane Realignment. The proposed alignment would straighten out the alignment,
providing a two-lane roadway between the Pismo Beach Sports Complex and the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks. This improvement will greatly improve the overall safety of the
baseball fields, which are currently bisected by Frady Lane. In conjunction with this project,
a sidewalk should be considered if possible. along Frady Lane underneath US 101. and a
bicycle/pedestrian ramp should be constructed just west of US 101. connecting to the
bicycle path parallel to US 101.
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• Roundabout at Dolliver Street/Price Street/US 101 SB Off -Ramp. This project should
include prominent crosswalks, pedestrian refuges. and a Class I multi -use path on the
west side connecting to the bicycle facilities on Price Street and Dolliver Street. The
roundabout will serve as a gateway to Downtown. while improving safety for all users and
establishing the setting for the Downtown environment.
o Caltrans has proposed adding a new US 101 SB On -Ramp to the intersection,
without requiring major modifications to the roundabouts layout. This new ramp
would be constructed concurrently with the Price Street extension across Pismo
Creek.
• Stimson Avenue/Ocean View Avenue Couplet. This project will convert Stimson
Avenue and Ocean View Avenue to a one-way couplet between Price Street and Dolliver
Street. Ocean View Avenue will be one-way eastbound and Stimson Avenue will be one-
way westbound.
This project eliminates the northbound left turn pocket from Price Street to Ocean
View Avenue, and adds a westbound left turn pocket on northbound Price Street
at Stimson Avenue. which will better accommodate the longer left turn queue.
o Converting Ocean View Avenue into a one-way eastbound street will also safely
accommodate larger vehicles turning from Dolliver Street. such as RVs, by
eliminating encroachment with oncoming traffic on Ocean View Avenue.
This project also adds a two-way cycle track (Class IV bicycle facility) along Ocean
View Avenue between Dolliver Street and Price Street.
With implementation of this couplet. there are also options for improvements along
southbound Price Street between Hinds Avenue and Ocean View Avenue. Two
options are identified in the Circulation Study. One option would be to maintain two
through lanes, add a landscaped area and additional on -street parking near Ocean
View Avenue, and provide bike lanes. The second option would be to provide a
single through lane with a southbound right tum pocket at Stimson Avenue, a bike
lane between Hinds Avenue and Stimson Avenue. and a two-way cycle track
(Class IV bicycle facility) between Stimson Avenue and Ocean View Avenue. The
second option would require elimination of the option to turn left westbound from
the outside lane of Price Canyon Road. Improvement options at this location
should be studied further for optimization.
• Traffic Signals and Stop Controls. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Dolliver
Street and Stimson Avenue. Additionally, with implementation of the Stimson/Ocean View
Couplet. the need for a traffic signal at Dolliver Street and Ocean View Avenue is
eliminated. Install all -way stop -control at Cypress Street and Stimson Avenue.
• Pedestrian Scramble Traffic Signals. Incorporate Pedestrian Scramble Traffic Signals
at the Dolliver Street/Pomeroy Avenue traffic signal. The traffic signals will provide a
pedestrian -only phase in which pedestrians will be allowed to cross all of the intersection
approaches at once, including diagonal crossings across the intersection, without
vehicular conflicts. This will minimize delays and vehicular congestion levels by
eliminating pedestrian phases during vehicular phases. This will also improve pedestrian
safety by reducing the potential for pedestrian collisions. The pedestrian scramble phase
could also optionally be turned off during the off-peak season.
• Dolliver Street Left Tum Pockets. Implement left turn pockets along Dolliver Street at
key intersections between Wadsworth Avenue and Ocean View Avenue. Key intersections
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will include those such as Pomeroy Avenue and Hinds Avenue. Left turn pockets will
reduce congestion due to vehicles blocking the through lane and waiting for a gap in the
opposing traffic. Blocked through vehicles often attempt to bypass these left -turning
vehicles via the bicycle lane, endangering passing bicyclists. However, due to the narrow
width of Dolliver Street, some on -street parking will be lost. Alternatively. the existing bike
lane would need to be terminated in the proximity of the left tum lane. However. the
beneficial improvement in traffic congestion justifies this improvement. Since Dolliver
Street (SR 1) is currently a state highway. any modifications would require Caltrans
approval. Alternatively. the City shall consider petition for Caltrans relinquishment of SR
1 to the City. Also, maintaining continuous northbound and southbound Class II bike lanes
needs to be considered, as recommended in the Pismo Beach Complete Street Plan. Add
left -turn lanes on Dolliver Street only if on -street parking replacement is identified.
• Restrict motorized vehicles on the Cypress Street Bridge. As recommended in the
Downtown Strategic plan, the bridge would be exclusively used by pedestrians and
bicyclists. with the exception of small electric vehicles. emergency vehicles and special
event traffic. This improvement could be implemented via a trial to better assess the
outcomes of this modification.
• Restriping for Right Turn Lanes.
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Wadsworth Avenue.
o Dolliver Street/Main Street — Stripe Right Turn Lane on Westbound Main Street.
• Dolliver StreeUPorneroy Avenue — Stripe Right Turn Lane on Southbound Dolliver
Street.
o Dolliver Street/Hinds Avenue — Stripe Right Turn Lane on Northbound Dolliver
Street.
• Avila Beach Drive Interchange. Consolidate US 101 Southbound On and Off Ramps at
Avila Beach Drive and install Roundabout. to be improved by San Luis Obispo County.
• Pismo Creek Crossing Alternatives. There are three alternatives proposed for the
crossing of Pismo Creek and UPRR, connecting the Downtown and residential areas north
of Pismo Creek to the southern areas of the City including the Pismo Beath Outlets. All
of the improvement alternatives provide frontage road access across Pisrno Creek (and
UPRR) and reduce the need to use US 101 for access across Pismo Creek, therefore
reducing congestion along US 101 between Price Canyon Road and North 4' Street.
Implementation of one, or a combination of the alternatives, is recommended to provide
alternative access options parallel to US 101. increasing capacity and access between
these areas of the City. The three alternatives are described below:
o James Way Extension to Price Canyon Road
• Removes US 101 NB Off Ramp to Price Street
• Relocates On/Off Ramp to Highland Drive
• Realigns James Way -5 Cities Drive connection to provide full access.
o James Way Extension to Price Street
• Removes US 101 NB Off Ramp to Price Street
• Relocates On/Off Ramp to Highland Drive
• Realigns James Way -5 Cities Drive connection to provide full access.
Price Street Extension to 5 Cities Drive
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• Removes Price Street On Ramp to US 101 SB
• Removes Hinds Avenue Off Ramp from US 101 SB (Caltrans preferred)
• Adds On -Ramp at Dolliver Roundabout (Caltrans preferred)
• Adds additional left turn to On -Ramp at Pismo Outlets
• Prohibit thru trucks on Price Street with Hinds Ramp closure
o These alternatives should also consider the closure or redesign of the US 101
Northbound On -Ramp at James Way (hook ramp) due to the short weaving
distance between the James Way on ramp and the Price Street off ramp.
Proposed Bicycle Facility Improvements:
The goal of this local and regional planning effort is to interconnect the surrounding communities
with a seamless bicycle and pedestrian network for recreational and commuter use. as well as
improving air quality by reducing vehicular trips. The City's General Plan encourages the use of
walking and bicycling, and recognizes the following functional classifications of bicycle facilities:
Class I — Multi-Use/Bike Path: Class I facilities are multi -use facilities that provide a
completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with
cross flows of motorized traffic minimized. Class I bikeways must be compliant with
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).These bikeways are intended to
provide superior safety. connectivity, and recreational opportunities as compared to facilities
that share right-of-way with motor vehicles.
Class II — Bike Lane: Class II facilities provide a striped and signed lane for one-way bicycle
travel on either side of a street or highway within the paved area of a roadway that shares
the roadway with motor vehicles. The minimum width for bike lanes ranges between four
and six feet depending upon the edge of roadway conditions (curbs). Bike lanes are
demarcated by a six-inch white stripe, signage and pavement legends.
Class III — Bike Route: Class III facilities provide signs for shared use with motor vehicles
within the same travel lane on a street or highway. Bike routes may be enhanced with
waming or guide signs and shared lane marking pavement stencils. While Class III routes
do not provide measure of separation from motor vehicles, they have an important function
in providing continuity to the bikeway network. By law, bicycles are allowed on all roadways
in California except on freeways when a suitable alternate route exists. However, Class III
bikeways serve to identify roads that are more suitable for bicycles.
Class IV — Cycle Tracks or Separated Bikeways: Class IV Bikeways provide a separate
travel way that is designated exclusively for bicycle travel adjacent to the roadway and are
protected from vehicular traffic. Types of separation include, but are not limited to. grade
separation. flexible posts, physical barriers, or on -street parking.
Bicycle Boulevard: Bicycle Boulevards are streets where the following conditions are
created in order to enhance bicycle safety and optimize travel for bicycles rather than
automobiles:
• Reduced traffic speed and volume.
• Use of diverters and roundabouts to discourage through and non -local motor vehicle
traffic.
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• Improved travel for bikes by assigning the right-of-way priority to the bicycle
boulevard at intersections with other roads wherever possible.
• Traffic controls that help bicycles cross major arterial roads.
• Signage and street design that encourages use by bicyclists and informs motorists
that the roadway is a priority route for bicydists.
Bicyde boulevards use a variety of traffic calming elements to achieve a safe environment. For
instance, diverters with bicycle cut-outs allow cyclists to continue to the next block. but discourage
through traffic by motor vehicles. Typically. these modifications will also calm traffic and improve
pedestrian safety as well as encourage bicycling.
Proposed Bicycle Facility Improvements
The plan includes proposed bicycle and pedestrian trails. as well as on -street bicycle facilities to
complete the multimodal network throughout the City.
• Proposed Class I Bike Paths:
o A separate multi -use trail along the east side of Shell Beach Road from the
northem City limits to Spyglass Drive
o The multi -use trail should continue along the east side of Shell Beach Road from
Spyglass Drive to Cliff Avenue (replacing Class II Bike Lanes)
Pismo Creek/Price Canyon Trail: continue north and provide connection to Dolliver
Street
o Continue to provide Citywide connectivity for the Cave Landing Trail and the
California Coastal Trail
o James Way to Frady Lane connection
• Proposed Class II Bicycle Lanes
o Extended along both sides of Shell Beach Road from the northern City limits to
Spyglass Drive
At Shell Beach Road/Spyglass Drive, Class II bicycle lane striping should be
incorporated east of the intersection, and marked bicycle crossings separated from
pedestrian crosswalks on the south and west approaches. with appropriate
signage directing cyclists to the Class II bicycle lane on Mattie Road.
o At Dolliver Streetnrllage Drive. marked bicycle crossings separated from
pedestrian crosswalks on the north side of the intersection with appropriate
signage directing cyclists to the multiuse path on the west side of Dolliver Street.
o Extend along both sides of Price Canyon Road and connections to Downtown.
o Oak Park Boulevard at US 101 (City Limits to El Camino Real)
• Class III Facilities-
c• Due to high automobile traffic volumes along Dolliver Street south of Main Street.
Class III bicycle lanes should be incorporated along Main Street, Pomeroy Avenue,
Hinds Avenue, and Addie Street to connect with the Class III bicycle routes along
Cypress Street and the Promenade.
Cypress Street between Hinds Avenue and Dolliver Street
Signage for Class III on el Portal Drive, Indio Drive, Windward Avenue. Placentia
Avenue. Vista Del Mar Avenue, Coburn Lane. and Spyglass Drive
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• Class IV Separated Bikeways:
The City should work with Caltrans to evaluate the configuration and determine the
most appropriate alternative for the incorporation of either a two-way separated
bicycle lane on the west side of Price Street or Class II bicycle lanes on Price
Street, from Cliff Avenue to Dolliver Street/US 101. The City should coordinate with
Caltrans to determine the appropriate pavement markings to improve cyclist
visibility along Price Street from Cliff Avenue to the Price Street/Dolliver Street/US
101 intersection.
o A two-way, separate bicycle lane should be incorporated along the west side of
Dolliver Street from Price Street to Main Street.
Consider adding bike -protected intersections at key intersections such as Dolliver
Street at Hinds Avenue.
o Provide a buffered bike lane on each side of Mattie Road were possible. otherwise
provide Class II Bike Lanes.
• Cypress Street Bike Boulevard. As suggested in the Downtown Strategic Plan, convert
Cypress Street into a bicycle boulevard (i.e., a street where bicycles have the right-of-way
over vehicles). The conversion would have pavement striping indicating that Cypress
Street is a bicycle boulevard: however, no forced vehicle traffic diversions will be
implemented on Cypress Street. Reducing the speed limit to 20 miles per hour should also
be considered by the City. which will reduce the speed differential between motorized
vehicles and bicycles, thus providing a safer environment for bicycles.
• Incorporate bicycle parking and seating amenities near view corridors along Shell Beach
Road south of El Portal Drive, at Palisades Park. and at coastal access trail connections.
• The City should consider including locations for parking and/or pedestrian/bicycle
amenities on the east side of Price Street. especially where the available space widens at
rarnp locations.
• Integrate long-term bicycle parking locations to serve people who leave their bicycles al
the same location for the day or overnight near transit locations. schools. and places of
work.
• Integrate short-term bicycle parking to serve people who leave their bicycles for short
periods of time while shopping. recreating. eating, and/or running errands.
• Incorporate bicycle -parking facilities for City parking lots. park & ride lots, transit centers.
parking for commercial and residential uses. especially Downtown where on -street parking
is inadequate. and long-term parking including lockers and showers.
• Consistent with the 2014 San Luis Obispo County Regional Transportation Plan (Vision
2035). the City should encourage the development of boardwalks, recreation and multi-
use trails. which travel through or connect scenic areas or other destinations to promote
walking and equestrian travel where appropriate.
• The City shall work with SLO Regional Rideshare to provide Transportation Choices
Programs to City employees.
Proposed Pedestrian Facility Improvements:
• Promenade V — Extend Boardwalk/Promenade from Main Street to Harloe Avenue
• Spindrift Park Blufftop Trail. part of California Coastal Trail. Implement with future
development.
• Coastal Bridge between Shorecliff Lodge and Lighthouse Suites, part of California Coastal
Trail
• Freeway Foothills Trail. Wadsworth Street to Mattie Road
• Ebb Tide Beach Access 2. part of California Coastal Trail. Provide beach access at the
end of 2801 Shell Beach Road if/when development occurs in the future. Private beach
access is currently located at the site.
• At the Shell Beach Road/Spyglass Drive intersection. crosswalks on the west and south
sides should be highlighted through the incorporation of decorative paving treatments and
provide separate markings for bicycles and pedestrians.
• Within the downtown area. enhancements of existing crosswalks should include
decorative pavers and/or markings to enhance the walkabitity and beautification of the
street scene.
• Where appropriate. raised sidewalks. decorative pavers, and ADA crosswalk upgrades
should be incorporated to improve and enhance the existing or proposed pedestrian
infrastructure and safety throughout the City.
• Within the downtown pedestrian core. continue to incorporate pedestrian amenities such
as benches to enhance watkability. as needed.
• Complete the sidewalk on Price Street between the Pismo Lighthouse Suites and the
Shore Cliff Hotel (Caltrans).
Figure 1 presents the Circulation Plan for intersection improvements, the Mattie Road Extension.
and Frady Lane Extension. Figure 2 presents the Pismo Creek Crossing Alternatives associated
with the Circulation Plan (Figures for each alternative are provided in the Appendix). Proposed
Pedestrian and Bicycle improvements are depicted in subsequent sections of this report. Figure
3 presents the existing and proposed bikeways of the Bikeways Plan. Figure 4 presents the
Pedestrians Facilities Plan depicting the existing and proposed pedestrian facilities including
sidewalks. shared use paths. and crosswalks.
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The Pismo Beach model was utilized in the Circulation Study to provide forecast volumes for
future year traffic operations analysis and model the effectiveness of the proposed roadway
improvement alternatives. The Circulation Study details growth rates, methodology, and peak
hour estimates for each peak condition analyzed. The Circulation Study analyzed 50 study
intersections for the 2035 weekday PM peak hour, and 21 intersections in the Downtown area for
2035 Summer Sunday Midday peak hour and 2035 Memorial Day Sunday Midday peak hour
conditions. Table 3 presents the projected traffic operations at selected intersections for each
scenario, under Buildout conditions with the Circulation Plan improvements.
As shown in Table 3, implementation of the improvements identified in the Circulation Plan and
policies identified in this Circulation Element are projected to provide acceptable traffic operations
during the weekday PM peak hour. Three intersections within the Downtown area are projected
to operate deficiently under Summer Sundays, and four intersections under Memorial Day Sunday
peak hour conditions for Year 2035.
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11 Price StreeVUS 101 SB On -Ramp
NONE
12 Price SUMatte Rd
SIGNAL
13 Price StPJS 101 SB Off -Ramp
MSC
14 Price SVUS 101 SB 011-Ramp/Dolliver St
RNDBT
8.9
A
17.3
B
24,4
C
15 Bello SUDS 101 NB On -Ramp
TWSC
16 Dover StMad$W01 t Ave
TWSC
13.8
B
49.9
E
36.2
E
17 Price SW4adsworth Aare
AWSC
18 Wadsworth Ave/US 101 NB Olt -Ramp
'MSC
19 Wadsworth Ave/Bello St
AWSC
20 DoUIver SVMatn St
IWSC
17.3
C
OVR
F
OVR
F
21 PomeroyAvelCyyress St
SIGNAL
10.6
B
10.6
8
15.2
B
22 PomeroyAvel0o01ver St
SIGNAL
18.2
B
40.5
D
77.6
E
23 PomercyAvelPnce St
AWSC
24 Hinds Ave/Cypress St
AWSC
25 Hinds Ave/Dolliver St
SIGNAL
5.7
A
46.9
D
38.4
D
26 Hinds Ave/Price St
SIGNAL
27 Hinds Ave/US 101 SB Oa -Ramp
TWSC
28 Bello St'Pnce Canyon Rd
T VSC
23.7
C
23.2
C
23.9
C
29 Price Canyon RdlLenmore St
TWSC
30 Stinson Ave/Cypress St
AWSC
7.8
A
9.2
A
9.9
A
31 Stmson AveMolllver St
SIGNAL
9.1
A
9.5
A
10.5
B
32 Stinson Ave/Price St
TWSC
9-8
A
25.1
0
11.0
B
33 Ocean Mew Ave/Cypress St
TWSC
10-7
B
13.3
8
19.7
C
34 Ocean Mew Ave/Dollner St
TWSC
236
C
327
0
33.3
0
35 Ocean ViewAve/Prlce St/US 101 Ramps
TWSC
24.9
C
65.4
F
64.0
F
36 Dolliver SVCypress St/RV Park
TWSC
37 Dolliver St/Pismo Beach Senior P,lHPMIIage Dr
SIGNAL
31 James WaytUS 101 NB On -Ramp
NONE
39 Fourth St/James Way
AWSC
40 Fourth Street/US 101 NB Ramps
SIGNAL
41 5 Cites DWS 101 SB RampstOutets
SIGNAL
42 5 Cites Dr/Fourth St
SIGNAL
34,5
C
43 5 Cities OrAJS 101 SB Ramps/Hotel Owy
AWSC
44 James Way/Ridge Rd
AWSC
45 James Way/Oak Park Blvd
SIGNAL
46 Oak Park Blvd/US 101 NBOn-R amp8VBra nch
SIGNAL
27.6
C
47 W Branch 5Ut10 101 NB Ramps/Camino
SIGNAL
34,9
C
48 El Camino ReallUS 101 SB Ramps
SIGNAL
12.6
B
49 Oak Park Blvd1El Camino Real
SIGNAL
32.3
C
50 Avila Beach Dr8JS 101 SB On -Ramp
NONE
Notes'
1 AWSC = A71 Way Slop Corot TWSC • Tao -Way or One -Way Stop Control MAST = Roundabout
2 LOS = De$ay based on worst moor street approach for TWSC mtersecaons average of all approaches Por AMC. Signa,
3 Taroet LOS shown rs based on Policy 1 3 and 1 4 rnrersecaon owes!/ operaeabons not sho0n for hvo•uev or one-way stop
4 CVR • Over 300 seconds of delay
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In addition to the Circulation Plan. the following provides technical guidance regarding the
functional street classification hierarchy incorporated into the Circulation Plan and the roadway
standards for which improvements to the street system need to be built under guidance and
approval of the City Engineer. Following the technical guidance, Guiding Policies and
Implementing Policies are provided to guide the City in its planning and implementation of the
circulation system to meet the growing and ever changing mobility needs of the community.
Functional Street Classifications
The City of Pismo Beach's roadway system is based on a hierarchy of street types. based on the
service they provide. known as functional classifications. These classifications are designed to
provide access to current and future development throughout the City and beyond. A route's
design, including lane width and the number of lanes needed, is determined by both its
classification as well as its projected traffic levels, in order to achieve safe and convenient
movement at the development intensity planned consistent with the Land Use Element. The
classifications and their required development and access standards are described below.
Freeways — Provide high-speed intra- and inter -regional mobility. Access is typically restricted
to arterials via interchanges, with grade -separated crossings and wide. continuous medians
separate lanes traveling in opposite directions. Typically, the maximum speed limit on freeways
range from 50 to 65 mph with usually one mile or greater spacing between interchanges. US 101
is the only freeway in the City with multiple full or partial interchanges: ramps are closely spaced
near Downtown and the Pismo Outlets.
Arterials — Serve to connect areas of major activity within the urban or suburban area and function
to distribute traffic between freeways or expressways and collector streets. Arterials have limited
access directly to adjacent land uses. Typical arterials within the City are two to four lanes with
speed limits ranging from 30 to 50 mph.
Collectors — Function as connector routes between local and arterial streets, and provide access
to residential. commercial. industrial (etc.) areas. Collector streets also provide direct access to
adjacent properties: driveway access is not restricted but access should be managed so that
driveway spacing does not inhibit the flow of traffic. Collectors within the City are typically two
lanes with speed limits ranging from 30 to 45 mph.
Local Streets — Provide direct access to adjacent properties and allow for localized movement
of traffic. Local streets are characterized by low daily traffic volumes and speed limits of 25 to 30
mph. Although bike lanes are generally not required on local streets, it is assumed that local
streets are bike -friendly and may be informally considered a Class III Bike Route.
Roadway Design Standards
The proposed roadway alignments and improvements identified in the Circulation Plan are
conceptual, subject to further engineering and environmental review. Street designs for the
proposed roads shall conform to the typical street widths and design elements defined in the
cross-sections presented in Figure 5. The roadway design standards for the City of Pismo Beach
are based on engineering standards and on evolving policies and practices regarding the City's
transportation infrastructure. The roadway design standards meet both state and nationally
acceptable design criteria. While these roadway design standards provide a template for
construction, it is not a substitute for professional engineering judgment and close coordination
with the City Engineer during project development and plan preparations. All street improvements
within the City will be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
FIGURE 5 — ROADWAY STANDARD CROSSSECT1ONS
Roadway
Classification
ROW
Curb -to- #of
Curb Median Through
Width Width Lanes
Streets in Classification
Freeway
200'+
Vanes
Vanes
4-6
U.S. 101
Major Arterial
102'
Vanes
12'
4
Oak Park Bouletiard, Price Canyon
Road
Secondary Artenal
66-84'
56-64'
-
4
Five Cities Drive (Freeway Ramps
south of railroad to 4th Street). Fourth
Street, State Route 1 (South of Pismo
Creek). Price Street (Dolliwr Street to
Oceanview Avenel
Minor Artenal
60'-72'
40'-52'
-
2
Bello Street (portions), Doltiver Street.
Five Cities Drive (Oceanview Avenue to
Freeway Ramps south of railroad).
Hinds Avenue. James Way. Pnce
Street (north of Dolliver Street), Shell c
Beach Road 1
Collector
60'
40'
2
Cypress Street (Pomeroy Avenue to
Hinds Avenue), EI Camino Real. (L
Highland Drive. Longuew Avenue.
Main Street (Dolliver Street to Price
Street). Mattie Road, Ventana Drive,
Wadsworth Avenue (East of Dolliver I
Street). Whitecap Street (Highland L
Drive to Ventana Drive)
Industiat/Commercial
Collector
64'
44'
-
2
Local Street '
56'
36'
-
2
t
'Standards may be reduced below the ROW width. when specified and aooroved in Specific Plans or when
existing conditions warrant. Subject to City Engineer approval.
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4.0 Multimodal Policies
Vehicular Travel
Providing a safe and efficient transportation
system for all users is one of the keys to
maintaining the livelihood and quality of life of
Pismo Beach. Multimodal connections are
essential between the local residential
communities, the tourist resorts and hotels, the
commercial areas of Downtown, and the beach to
sustain a sense of community and vitality.
Currently, the existing transportation system
experiences deficiencies. not only in multimodal
connectivity, but also with traffic congestion. esp
holidays. The City is actively engaged with
transportation issues. receiving ample public
responsive transportation planning documents.
Guiding Policies for Vehicular Travel
ecially during the peak summer months and
the community to address the multimodal
comments and concerns. and developing
1.1 Safe and efficient roadway system. Promote a safe and efficient roadway system for the
movement of people and goods. This is achieved through a well-designed local roadway
system that serves the City's primary need for mobility and includes a hierarchy of roadways
to meet that need.
1.2 Implement planned roadway improvements. Use Figure 1 "Circulation Plan' to identify,
prioritize. schedule, and implement circulation improvements, as development occurs to
support General Plan buildout conditions. Planned improvements may be phased as
development occurs and the need for increased capacity is identified. The functional
classifications indicated on the Circulation Plan shall be the standard to which roads needing
improvements are built. The Circulation Plan depicts the facility types that are necessary to
support the traffic generated by buildout of the Land Use Element, and therefore represent
the buildout standards to which a street segment or intersection shall be improved.
1.3 Citywide Level of Service (LOS). Achieve and maintain a multimodal LOS "C" or better
for roadways and intersections outside of Downtown during weekday peak hours. The City
recognizes that achieving this goal in every case would require a circulation system with
oversized features to accommodate summer beach traffic or regional through traffic. The
City has chosen to provide a circulation system that is sized to meet the needs of residents
and local businesses while preserving the character of Pismo Beach.
1.4 Downtown Level of Service (LOS). Within Downtown. a multimodal LOS "D" or better
shall be achieved during non -summer weekday peak hours. Intersections within the
Downtown area will continue to function at or better than this threshold during non -summer
weekday peak hours. with implementation of the improvements included in this Circulation
Element and the Circulation Plan. Service levels during weekends, holidays. or special
events are projected and accepted to operate beyond this threshold, specifically in the
Downtown area. recognizing the choice to size the circulation system to meet the needs of
residents and local businesses. and preserve the character of Pismo Beach.
1.5 Complete Streets. Support the development and maintenance of a circulation system that
balances the needs of all transportation modes, and provides a full spectrum of travel
alternatives for the community's residents. employees. and visitors. In compliance with
Assembly Bill 1358 (AB), "The Complete Streets Act". maintain and update street standards
that provide for the design, construction, and maintenance of -Complete Streets". The City's
Complete Streets shall enable safe, comfortable, and attractive access for all users:
pedestrians, bicyclists. motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. in a form that is
compatible with and complementary to adjacent land uses. and promotes connectivity
between uses and areas. Although the intent of all City streets is to accommodate all travel
modes, the City has focused efforts to assume certain corridors are enhanced to facilitate
connected intercity multimodal capabilities. Specifically, the Shell Beach Road/Dolliver
Street corridor has been identified for Complete Streets improvements. Although the Pismo
Beach Complete Streets Plan has recommended a Class I Multi -use path on the west side
of Shell Beach Road north of Spyglass Drive, the City has made a decision to construct the
Class I Multi -use path entirety on the east side of Shell Beach Road for continuity throughout
the corridor.
1.6 Neighborhood context. Support safe, complete and well-connected neighborhoods for
street, bicycle, and pedestrian access. Connections should balance circulation needs within
the neighborhood context.
1.7 Complement and enhance Land Use Element. Provide and maintain a circulation system
that is correlated with planned land uses in the City and surrounding areas in the region in
compliance with Government Code §65302(b).
1.8 Existing facilities. Make efficient use of existing transportation facilities: and improve these
facilities as necessary in accordance with the Circulation Plan. Not all existing facilities may
be able to be improved to current City standards due to right-of-way and other physical and
financial constraints. Any improvements to existing facilities will be subject to the discretion
and approval of the City Engineer.
1.9 Regional travel. US 101 is important for both Citywide arid north -south regional travel. As
both City and regional travel grow, design the City circulation system to discourage regional
traffic from bypassing US 101 and impacting City streets and frontage roads such as Shell
Beach Road and Price Street. Also. cooperatively work with regional partners. including
Caltrans and SLOCOG for improvements along US 101.
1.10 Coordination of local and regional actions. Coordinate local transportation and land use
planning activities with State. regional. County. and neighboring agencies to ensure
consistency between local and regional actions.
1.11 Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Through layout of land uses. improved alternate travel
modes, and provision of more direct routes, strive to reduce the total vehicle miles traveled by
City residents. Support development and transportation improvements that help reduce per
service population (or other efficiency metric) vehicle miles traveled. consistent with SB 743.
1.12 Circulation system enhancements. Improve the circulation system, in accordance with
the Circulation Map. at minimum, to support multimodal travel of all users and goods. Where
feasible, apply creative circulation system enhancements that increase system capacity and
that are acceptable to the City and its residents, and where applicable, Caltrans. Design and
implement the circulation system to protect the natural environment and conserve energy.
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1.13 Financing Program. Develop a transportation -financing program that will fully fund the
planned expansion of the existing transportation network consistent with the General Plan.
The financing program will include an update to the existing Capital Improvements Plan and
the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program consistent with AB 1600.
1.14 Emerging Transportation Technology. Promote efforts for emerging technological
transportation advancements. including connected and autonomous vehicles. emergency
vehicle pre-emption. sharing technology. electric vehicle technology. electric bikes and
scooters. and innovative transit options.
Implementing Policies for Vehicular Travel
Street Network
In general, the following policies. in this section and others, pertain to the street network promote
the maintenance and development of a well-connected circulation system that is integrated with
adjacent land uses and facilitates reduction in vehicle miles traveled.
1.15 Implement Circulation Plan. Based on the design direction from Guiding Policies 1.1
through 1.12. schedule and implement the circulation system identified in the Circulation
Plan. shown in Figure 1, as development occurs. Variation from the depicted alignments for
these facilities based on detailed engineering studies will not require a General Plan
amendment. As a part of implementation of the Circulation Plan, the City shall pursue for
Caltrans relinquishment of SR 1 to the City. within the City Limits.
1.16 Complete Streets. When constructing or modifying transportation facilities. strive to provide
for the movement of vehicles, commercial trucks, alternative and low energy vehicles,
transit. bicyclists and pedestrians appropriate for the road classification and adjacent land
use.
• Update the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) bi-annually with the City's budget cycle
to incorporate necessary circulation system improvements.
• Evaluate projects to ensure that the safety, comfort. and convenience of pedestrians,
bicyclists and transit users are given equal level of consideration to motor vehicle
operators.
• Consider ways to increase and improve travel choices when reviewing development
or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Consider roundabouts or other innovative designs as altematives to stop signs and
traffic signals when studying intersection configuration options.
• Require sidewalks on all streets where possible. Where feasible, separate sidewalks
from streets on arterials and collectors with landscaping including a tree canopy to
create shade.
• Improve the existing street network to minimize travel times and improve mobility for
transit, bicycle, and walking trips between new projects and surrounding land uses
to reduce vehide trips.
1.17 Neighborhood Context. Plan for safe. complete, well-connected neighborhood streets.
• Modify the existing street network. where possible. to enable direct physical
connections within and between neighborhoods, neighborhood -commercial areas.
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and commercial -commercial areas, including connections accessible only by
pedestrians and bicycles on existing cul-de-sac streets.
• Provide direct connection from residential areas to neighborhood parks and open
space.
• Where feasible, provide pedestrian crosswalks on all intersection approaches.
• Implement projects identified in the City's ADA Transition Plan.
• Maintain and update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and work to fund and
complete the planned bikeway and pedestrian system. The Plan indicates which
streets in addition to arterials and collectors will install sidewalks and what other
pedestrian facilities and amenities (such as 'resting spots') are needed to complete
the pedestrian network. Sidewalk widths and shade coverage should also be
addressed in the context of the adjacent land use. vehicle volumes, and vehicle
speeds. The Plan also indicates proposed on- and off-street bikeways. pedestrian
trails, and bike parking facilities within the City.
• Maintain and complete implementation of the Safe Routes to School Plan. This effort
should complement the ADA Transition Plan. and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan.
1.18 Follow adopted City standards. Build artenals. collectors and local streets in accordance
with adopted City standards. Improve existing facilities to conform to classification standards
where possible. The cross-sections designated under this section will normally be required.
Specific plan or special (alternative) section streets may also be adopted deviating from
these standards. Wherever such alternative cross-section configurations are used, each will
be so designed as to create an orderly transition from one to the next. Each alternative
cross-section must further the goal of providing safe and efficient circulation, as well as an
aesthetically pleasing urban form. Where streets are to be constructed by developers, the
City shall not permit installation of less than a full street section. Exceptions to the standards
may be allowed by the City Engineer where mitigation is infeasible or would conflict with
other community values such as those listed below
• Impacts on general safety. particularty pedestrian, bicycle, and transit safety:
• The right-of-way needs and the physical impacts on surrounding private or public
properties:
• The visual aesthetics of the required improvement and its impact on community
identity and character:
• Environmental impacts including air quality and noise impacts: and.
• Impacts on quality of life as perceived by residents.
1.19 Coordinated Traffic Control. Provide a coordinated traffic control system that moves traffic
within and through the City in an efficient and orderly manner. Upgrade systems as
technology evolves.
1.20 Access Restriction. Minimize. where possible. the number of access points along arterial
roadways. including but not limited to consolidating or relocating driveways to provide for
more efficient traffic movement.
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Downtown Traffic and Parking
1.21 Downtown Traffic and Parking. To
discourage traffic in the Downtown area.
improve Downtown parking
opportunities. and reduce the need for
additional parking facilities, the following
strategies should be utilized:
• The City shall work with the
hotel/motel industry to 1) provide
free (or very low rent) bicycles for
guests, and 2) to develop and
maintain a trolley system for
summer months, weekends. and
special events.
• Consider utilization of existing
parking district mechanisms to
finance Downtown parking and
related improvements suggested
in the Downtown Strategic Plan
(approved November 2014):
• Utilize the Downtown Strategic Plan to aid in identifying parking opportunities and
concepts;
• Examine vacant or underutilized lots for off-street parking:
• Consider implementing a shuttle program between satellite parking areas and
Downtown as a Travel Demand Management strategy. to relieve traffic congestion
and to reduce parking demand Downtown. Potential areas for satellite parking
include sites east of the US 101 and to the north and south of Downtown:
• Consider implementing and installing a Bike Share Program throughout the City as
a Travel Demand Management strategy. to relieve traffic congestion and to reduce
parking demand Downtown:
• Install and maintain wayfinding and parking signs throughout the City, consider
dynamic wayfinding and parking signs;
• Add both static and dynamic parking wayfinding systems including a dynamic
system at the pier parking lot and a parking inventory control system:
• Consider a parking incentive program (in -lieu fees);
• Consider Public/Private Partnership opportunities; and
• Consider a parking structure in the Downtown area. Conduct a parking structure
feasibility study and development plan.
Traffic Operations and Monitoring
1.22 Traffic Calming. Traffic calming techniques may be employed to mitigate the traffic effects
of new development on minor and major collector streets. The City shall adopt and maintain
Traffic Calming Guidelines for application and design of traffic calming measures.
1.23 Update and adopt Transportation Impact Analysis (11A) Guidelines. Update and adopt
Transportation Impact Analysis guidelines and a Multimodal LOS assessment methodology
for the evaluation of potential transportation impacts resulting from new development that is
specific to the City and that will supersede existing LOS standards and guidelines.
1.24 Impacts of new development Based upon the findings of a transportation impact analysis.
consistent with Implementing Policy 1.23. new development will be responsible for
mitigation of transportation related impacts.
1.25 Traffic and accident monitoring and reduction. Establish and implement programs to
help maintain satisfactory roadway performance at intersections and along roadway
segments. This may include the following:
• Collect and analyze traffic volume data on a regular basis, and monitor current
intersection and roadway segment LOS on a regular basis. This information may be
used to update and refine the City's travel forecasting model to improve estimates
of future conditions.
• Consider ways to shift travel demand away from the peak period using
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, especially in situations
where peak traffic problems result from a few major generators (e.g. large retail
developments on highway corridor. the Pismo Beach Pier). Strategies to consider
include:
• Encouraging employer-sponsored incentives for transit. bike. or carpool use:
• Providing shuttle service to major events and destinations;
• Promoting shopping or entertainment events that are at off-peak hours;
• Coordinating centralized TDM programs that serve multiple tenants at large
shopping or office centers; and.
• Perform periodic evaluations of the City's (and Caltrans) traffic control
system, with emphasis on traffic signal timing. phasing. and coordination to
optimize flow along collector and arterial corridors.
• Utilize alternative parking strategies as a means of managing transportation
demand.
• Manage, and when possible, reduce summertime visitor traffic impacts.
• Support programs that reduce the interregional use of single -occupant
vehicles and increase the use of alternative forms of transportation such as
walking. riding buses and bicycles, bike share. and using car pools.
• Support and develop education programs directed at promoting types of
transportation other than the single -occupant vehicle.
• Manage Traffic and Congestion
• Support the efforts of the County Air Pollution Control District to implement
traffic reduction programs.
• Support County -wide programs that support modal shift while utilizing the
existing road system and reducing air pollution and traffic congestion.
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• Protect the quality of residential areas by achieving quietness and by
reducing or controlling traffic routing, volumes, and speeds on neighborhood
streets.
• Some street parking and traffic for regional daily visitors is accepted within
the known constraints that the demand for beach parking may often exceed
the supply when the weather and beach conditions are attractive. Within this
context. however, the volume and regularity of parking and traffic intrusions
in the residential areas should be minimized where practical.
• Accessibility is essential for Pismo Beach being a visitor -oriented community.
and it is imperative that safe and efficient access via U.S. 101 be maintained.
Local streets should be designed to operate at Level of Service C or better
during weekday peak hours. A lower standard may be used for the downtown
area.
• Accept some additional traffic on Arterial Streets and Regional Routes and
Highways.
• Provide for a greater community role in determining the physical nature and
urban form of the City to ensure that Pismo Beach maintains its unique
"beach town" culture.
Street Design & Character
1.26 Landscaping adjacent to property lines. When applicable. the property owner shall be
able to credit the landscaping in public nght-of-way towards their landscaping requirements
on their property. In return. the property owner is responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of the landscape frontage.
1.27 Street Trees. Street trees in landscape strips or parkways must be placed near enough of
the sidewalk to provide canopy. All street tree planting and maintenance shall be
accomplished in strict accordance with the City's Municipal Code Section 12.12 on Street
Trees and Resolution No. R-2003-07 -Tree Policy". and conform to the City's "street tree
planting standards" and the City's approved "street tree list." Include street trees as part of
a project's design.
1.28 New and Redesigned Streets Best Practices. New and redesigned streets shall consider
space for street trees and best practices for sustainable street design. This may include
design concepts such as Low Impact Development for water quality standards and
stormwater management, shade trees. and energy efficient lighting.
1.29 Medians. Medians shall be installed along arterials. as deemed necessary by the City
engineer.
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Regional Cooperation
In general, the following policies in this section and
others are intended to direct City efforts to promote
the consistency between local and regional
planning along US 101 and other regional routes.
1.30 Work with Caltrans on highway improvements. Continue to work with Caltrans to
achieve timely context sensitive design solutions and construction of programmed highway
improvements.
1.31 Coordinate standards. Continue to coordinate the City's design standards for regional
roadways with the standards of adjacent and overlapping agencies to provide smooth
transitions for roadway users between jurisdictional boundaries.
1.32 Use of Congestion Management Process. Utilize SLOCOG's 2014 US 101 Corridor
Mobility Master Plan to determine the timing and degree of regional roadway facility
improvements in accordance with regional plans. Actively participate in the US 101
Southbound Pismo Congestion Relief Project process to identify a funded travel capacity
enhancement for US 101 through the City.
1.33 Regional fair -share fee program. Work with Caltrans. SLOCOG. San Luis Obispo County.
and other jurisdictions to establish a fair -share fee program for improvements to routes of
regional significance and State highways. This fee should reflect traffic generated by
individual municipalities/unincorporated communities as well as pass-through traffic.
Funding Opportunities
1.34 Transportation Impact Fee (TIF). The City shall establish and maintain transportation
impact fees to provide additional funding for transportation improvements based on roadway
or intersection improvements identified in the General Plan and Capital Improvements Plan.
The TIF will provide fees for new development's proportional share to fund construction of
the City's CIP improvements.
• Approvals of new development shall be conditioned upon the developer constructing
improvements of street frontages adjacent to the project. and possibly other
streets/intersections that are significantly impacted. and/or new public streets to be
located within the project area.
• Approvals of new large-scale commercial or residential projects may require the
developer to prepare and implement a transportation/parking management plan.
• New or amended specific plans approved by the City shall include within their
circulation elements the measures that will be employed to finance and implement
the planned circulation system and off-site traffic improvement projects.
1.35 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). As part of the twenty year TIF, bi-annually update a
ten-year CIP for projects required to be constructed and/or update circulation facilities. The
analysis should identify the type of facility, right-of-way requirements, physical
improvements required and preliminary cost estimates.
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1.36 Utilize outside funding sources. Link improvement projects to the most current estimates
of available funding from regional, State. and federal sources. The City shall continue to
participate in the effort to develop and coordinate a regional financing mechanism for major
regional transportation improvement projects that provide regional or statewide benefits.
Any such regional fees should equitably reflect the proportionate share that development
within the City contributes to the total need for the improvement projects.
Right -of -Way Acquisition and Preservation
1.37 Establish roadway alignments. Take appropriate action to establish precise alignments
based on the Circulation Plan and City Standards. and where appropriate. utilize Caltrans
standards, for all existing and proposed highway. arterial and collector streets in order to
identify future right-of-way needs. Plan Lines shall be adopted by the City Council.
1.38 Plan Line Studies included in T1F. Plan Line Studies shall be included in TIF costs. Once
Plan Lines are established, new preliminary cost estimates shall be prepared and the TIF
updated to reflect the revised and finalized costs.
1.39 Right -of -Way consistency. New roadways shall follow adopted Plan Lines and shall be
designed to maintain a consistent street design and right-of-way width, regardless of
adjacent land uses.
1.40 Right -of -Way acquisition. Following the adopted Plan Lines, acquire public street right-of-
way as opportunity for dedication and/or purchase arises. Attempt to obtain ultimate right of
way and street improvements at the time of development, except when lesser right-of-way
will avoid significant social, neighborhood or environmental impacts and perforin the same
traffic movement function.
1.41 Rights -of -Way fully within master plan boundaries. Planning areas shall not use
roadway centerlines as boundaries. Roadways shall be built to their full width within the
annexed City Limits. Part -width roads shall not be permitted where master plan areas abut
unincorporated properties that are not expected to be annexed to the City within the time
frame of this General Plan. Road rights-of-way that demarcate the edge of a planning area
shall be fully contained within the development area boundary, and expanded only within
that boundary.
Relationship between Modes and Parking
1.42 General transit and pedestrian access. In
reviewing designs of proposed developments, ensure
that provision is made for access to current and future
public transit services. In particular. pedestrian
access to artenal and collector streets from
subdivisions should not be impeded by continuous
segments of sound walls.
1.43 Bus access on arterials. Design
considerations for arterial streets in newly developing
areas should provide for bus loading and unloading
without disruption of through -traffic.
1.44 Standards for transit stops and
headways. Coordinate with San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and South County
Transit to establish citywide standards for bus stop locations and bus
frequencies/headways. In industrial areas. standards may need to be adjusted to provide
direct access to employee entrances.
1.45 Emerging Technology. Promote the use of "green technology". such as electric vehicles
and other low -polluting vehicles, by providing amenities such as electric vehicle charging
stations, car sharing. solar panels. and pervious pavers. Infrastructure development should
be consistent with the future growth in these technologies.
1.46 Parking. Parking for both residents and visitors shall be provided as part of new
development. Additional designated parking spaces for beach access may be required as
a condition of approval of new hotel or other commercial development adjacent to the
oceanfront. In -lieu fees for commercial uses shall be encouraged rather than on-site parking
in the central commercial area. In -lieu fees may also be considered for residential uses in
order to encourage ground floor, street facing residential dwellings. Parking shall be
provided within the vicinity of the coastline for recreational uses. However. within the
Downtown area. day use parking for the beach shall primarily be located at the north or
south end of Downtown rather than at the pier. In order to assure that development projects
will not adversely affect the availability of existing parking for shoreline access. an adequate
quantity of on-site parking spaces to serve the full needs of the development shall be
required. except as noted above for the Downtown area. Exact parking standards shall be
established by City ordinance, but minimum parking ratios for new developments shall not
be less than:
• Hotels, motels. 1 space per unit (corrected 02/06/14)
• Multi -unit residential: 1.5 spaces per unit
• Single-family residential: 2 spaces per unit
• Commercial: 1 space per 300 sq. ft of gross floor area
• Restaurants: 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of dining area
New development projects located within one-quarter mile of the beach or bluff edge shall
be evaluated to assess their impact on the availability of parking for public access to the
coast. If a project would result in a reduction of shoreline access parking. the project may
be required to provide additional parking spaces to accommodate public access.
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Walking and Bicycling
Pismo Beach presents an ideal setting
for bicycling and walking in the City due
to the Mediterranean climate. relatively
small size and dense land use. A
comprehensive network of bikeways and
pedestrian paths that are safe.
convenient, and accessible for both
commuter and recreational travel is an
essential part of the City's transportation
infrastructure and strategy to create an
overall sustainable transportation
network. A primary goal of the California
Complete Streets Act of 2008 is 10
increase the likelihood of residents 10
choose bicycling and walking modes
over driving. Continuous sidewalks.
walkways. trails. and bikeways are
necessary to provide safety and
convenience to allow people to choose
non -motorized transportation modes.
In addition to the bicycle network. pedestrian connectivity is also a priority for the City. The existing
pedestrian facilities establish the walkability between residential, commercial. and recreational
land uses. Sidewalks. marked crosswalks. curb ramps. ADA compliance. and shared use paths
provide safe and convenient access for pedestrians. Sidewalks within Pismo Beach are typically
4-6 feet wide in the residential areas. and typically 9-10 feet wide within Downtown.
Guiding Policies for Walking and Bicycling
2.1 Promote walking and bicycling. Promote walking and bicycle riding for transportation,
recreation, commuting. and improvement of public and environmental health. Make
downtown more functional and enjoyable for bicyclists and pedestrians. Pedestrian
walkways and bicycle paths shall receive at least the same emphasis and attention in future
planning as facilities designed for the automobile.
2.2 Meet the needs of all users. Recognize and meet the mobility needs of persons using
wheelchairs and those with other mobility limitations, in compliance with the ADA.
2.3 Develop a safe and efficient non -motorized circulation system. Provide safe and direct
pedestrian routes and bikeways between places.
2.4 Existing Facilities. Maintain and improve existing multimodal circulation and transportation
systems and facilities. to maximize altematives to new street and highway construction.
Complete a network of bicycle lanes and paths. sidewalks and pedestrian paths within
existing developed parts of the City. and extend the system to serve new growth areas.
Implementing Policies for Walking and Bicycling
Complete Streets
2.5 Integration of land use planning. Implement land use policies designed to create a pattern
of activity that makes it easy to shop. recreate. commute. and conduct personal business
without driving.
2.6 Provision of bicycle facilities. Facilities for bicycle travel (Class I Multi-Use/Bike Paths,
Class II Bike Lanes. and Class III Bike Routes) shall be provided to complete a continuous
system of bicycle facilities as shown on Figure 3.
2.7 Bike Lane width shall follow State standards. In cases where existing right of way
constraints limit development of Class II facilities, Class I11 signage and demarcation may
be permitted at the discretion of the City Engineer. Deviations from these standards and
from the routing shown on the diagram shall be permitted with the approval of the City
Engineer.
2.8 Street trees for shade and comfort. Ensure that planting plans for street trees take into
consideration shade and comfort for pedestrians and bicyclists and traffic calming benefits.
2.9 Children's access to schools. Work with the Lucia Mar Unified School District to promote
the identification of school attendance areas in order to minimize crossings of major arterial
streets.
2.10 Universal design. Provide pedestrian facilities that are accessible to persons with
disabilities and ensure that roadway improvement projects address accessibility by using
universal design concepts.
Increasing Bicycle Use and Safety
2.11 Bikeways encouraged. Bikeways shall be encouraged within the City and adjoining
jurisdictions as a complement to Pismo Beach's visitor and recreation emphasis, to reduce
automobile trips and for the convenience of visitors and residents. The City's bikeway plan
will be coordinated with the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council and Regional
Transportation Agency, and the County of San Luis Obispo Regional Transportation Plan.
2.12 Bikeways Plan. Bikeways shall be located and classified as shown in Figure 3. consistent
with the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. To the extent possible. bikeways shall
tie into state routes and routes of adjoining communities. Permitted land uses adjacent to
bicycle routes and population density and settlement patterns adjacent to the bikeways are
identified in the Land Use Element.
2.13 Bicycle storage. The City shall install bicycle parking facilities in public areas such as the
beach, parks, park and ride lots, and at other public facilities to encourage bicycle use.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be designed to accommodate various types of bicycles.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be considered as a required condition of approval for new
development applications for proposed commercial hotel and major residential projects.
Bike lanes shall be located near restrooms. drinking water, public telephones and air for
bicycle tires. Showers and locker rooms should be provided where feasible. Funding may
be provided for these facilities by incorporation into the TIF and be consistent with the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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2.14 Bicycle Parking for Special Events. As a condition of the issuance of a Special Event
permit. the applicant may be required to provide bicycle parking. Bicycle parking provision
may include "Bike Valet" services provided by SLO County Bicycle Coalition or by event
volunteers.
2.15 Bicycle use by City employees. Establish a program to encourage bicycle use among City
employees.
2.16 Bicycling access to parks. Provide safe bicycle access to and from parking facilities at all
community parks.
2.17 Bicycle safety. Increase the safety of those traveling by bicycle by:
• Ensuring that bikeways are delineated and signed according to Caltrans or City
standards, and that lighting is provided where needed;
• Providing bicycle paths and lanes on bridges and overpasses:
• Ensuring that all new and improved streets have bicycle -safe drainage grates and
are free of hazards such as uneven pavement or gravel:
• Providing adequate signage and markings warning vehicular traffic of the existence
of merging or crossing bicycle traffic where bike routes and paths make transitions
into or across roadways; and
• Work with the Lucia Mar Unified School District to promote classes on bicycle safety
in schools.
2.18 Demarcation of Class III Bikeways. In order to increase awareness of bicyclists sharing
the roadway with motorized vehicles, demarcate Class III bicycle facilities (Bike Routes),
where appropriate. by painting "sharrows" on the roadway. Because of high maintenance
costs associated with sharrows. their use should be prioritized on areas with higher
frequency of bicycle conflicts or where the bikeway may be obscured by traffic or
geometrics. At minimum, Bike Route signage, consistent with Califomia Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. should be provided to identify and guide
cyclists in using the City's bikeway system.
2.19 Improved bikeway visibility. Use visual cues. such as brightly colored paint on bike lanes,
or in conflict zones with other traffic. and/or a painted buffer strip. along bikeways to provide
a visual signal to motorists to watch out for bicyclists and nurture a "share the road" ethic.
(The Federal Highway Administration has issued an Interim Approval (IA -14) on April 15.
2011 for the optional use of green colored pavement for marked bicycle lanes.) Prioritize
using areas of town where automobile -bicycle collisions have occurred, based on data from
the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System maintained by the California Highway
Patrol. Consideration shall be given during the design of intersection improvements to
provide bicycle sensitive signals and bicycle protected intersections depending on
feasibility and project funding. All of the above improvements shall be at the discretion of
the City Engineer.
2.20 Bicycle and pedestrian access to recreation destinations. Encourage the development
of a network of continuous trails and Class I paths along the bluffs where feasible. Continue
to provide Citywide connectivity for the Cave Landing Trail and the California Coastal Trail.
Pedestrian Access and Safety
2.21 Pedestrian Circulation. Sidewalks shall be required for all new developments in residential
and commercial areas. Generally. the sidewalk shall be located so that a landscape strip or
trees are located between the sidewalk and the vehicular travelled way. Techniques shall
be encouraged to create a pleasant walking experience including concern for views, paving
materials, landscape, street furniture, and pedestrian scaled lighting. The City encourages
the use of flashing beacons or lighted crosswalk systems, especially in highly trafficked
areas. All new sidewalk areas shall be designed to accommodate the handicapped,
compliant with the ADA. Also, the City shall install (or cause to be installed) sidewalks or
footpaths along all collector or arterial streets that connect with commercial centers, public
gathering areas and schools.
2.22 Pedestrian access to shopping destinations. Install clearly marked crosswalks at
intersections near all commercial uses, as well as clearly narked pedestrian paths within
parking areas. Mid -block crossings are discouraged. However, if conditions warrant and are
approved by the City Engineer. crosswalks and signage indicating pedestrian activity should
be installed at mid -block entrances where existing commercial uses are adjacent to other
high-intensity uses, such as parks and schools where necessary for safety. Bulb -outs should
be installed at mid -block crossings. Where possible. route pedestrians to grade separated
crossings across US 101.
2.23 Pedestrian connections to employment destinations. Encourage the development of a
network of continuous walkways within new commercial. town center. public, and industrial
uses to improve workers' ability to walk safely around. to. and from their workplaces. Where
possible. route pedestrians to grade separated crossings across US 101.
2.24 Pedestrian connections to schools. Continue developing the existing network of
walkways between schools and residential uses. and encourage the development of new
continuous walkways between schools and residential uses. Where possible, route
pedestrians to grade separated crossings across US 101.
Funding Opportunities
2.25 Funding for bikeways through street construction funds. Continue to designate a
portion of the City's annual street construction and improvement fund for financing bikeway
design and construction.
2.26 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Ensure that the City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan maintains consistency with the requirements in the Streets and Highways Code in
order to be eligible for further funding for improvements from the State, such as the Active
Transportation Program funds.
2.27 Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan through TIF. Include funding for the
City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan updates and bikeway improvements consistent
with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in the City's TIF recognizing the multimodal
travel needs of the City.
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Public Transportation
The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA or RTA) operates four transit routes
through Pismo Beath. RTA Route 10 serves the Pismo Beach area with regional and express
routes. South County Transit (SCT) is a branch of SLORTA which provides three daily fixed
routes serving the Five Cities and South County areas: two of the fixed routes. Route 21 and
Route 24 also serve Pismo Beach. SCT also operates the tree Avila Beath Trolley (Route 40)
that only operates seasonally. but provides service between Avila Beach and the Pismo
Beach Premium Outlets. SCT partners
with RTA to offer Runabout service
for qualified riders with transportation
related disabilities.
The Pismo Beach Premium Outlets is a
route transfer point and is a high -use
facility with a large number of boardings
and alightings. Multiple buses stop
simultaneously at the Pismo Beach
Premium Outlets. but only one bus bay
has the preferred landing pad for
boarding and alighting mobility devices.
with a fully ADA compliant landing pad.
Guiding Policies for Public Transportation
3.1 Promote safe, efficient, and convenient public transportation. Promote the use of public
transportation for daily trips, including to schools and workplaces, as well as other purposes.
3.2 Work with multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Continue to cooperate with other
agencies and jurisdictions to promote local and regional public transit. including SLORTA
and SCT serving Pismo Beach.
Implementing Policies
Local Transit
3.3 Improve local transit operations. Work with RTA and SCT to continue the present course
of expanding the SCT fixed route services and improving operations.
3.4 Comprehensive Transit Services. The City shall support the availability of transit service
as a means to reduce automobile congestion, to provide transportation for those who have
no other form of transportation, as a means to reduce air pollution, and as a service to
visitors. Such support should include. but not be limited to, SCT, Greyhound bus service.
vanpools, shuttle bus systems. dial -a -ride services, and cab services.
3.5 Vanpools and Ride Sharing. The City shall encourage and support vanpools and ride
sharing. A special program should be developed in cooperation with the visitor industry to
encourage vanpools and ride sharing for hotel and related workers. Appropriate locations
shall be designated for ride share parking lots.
3.6 Multimodal Transfer Centers. The City will continue to work with Caltrans. SCT, RTA.
SLOCOG, and the commuting public to develop multimodal transfer areas or centers that
will incorporate automobile parking areas, bike parking. bus, transit. pedestrian bike paths.
and park and ride pick-up or drop-off points for carpooling.
3.7 Express Bus or Regional Transit Service. The City will work with appropriate
transportation agencies and major employers to establish or expand express bus or transit
service to San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County.
3.8 Improvements to Demand -Responsive transit. Work with SLOCOG to improve the City's
demand responsive (dail-a-ride) transit system and aggressively pursue transit grant funds
in order to continue funding operations.
3.9 Consistency with SLOCOG Congestion Management Program. Monitor the frequency.
routing and coordination of local transit services for consistency with the requirements of
the SLOCOG Congestion Management Program (CMP) and the Corridor System
Management Plan (CSMP). The SLOCOG CMP includes minimum standards regarding
these factors in an effort to enhance the coordination within the regional transportation
system.
3.10 Transit Stop spacing. Transit stops should be spaced approximately Y. mile apart, if
spaced for continuous service on City streets. consistent with the South County Transit Plan
and SLORTA. Spacing may deviate from the general standard in industrial areas where
individual businesses occupy large parcels (greater than 20 acres) and where stops should
serve employee entrances directly as approved by the City Engineer.
3.11 Funding for transit services. Work with SLORTA and SLOCOG to continue to pursue
federal and State funds to subsidize capital and operating costs associated with the City's
transit operation. If federal funds are reduced and capital needs are not being met. transit
may be added to the TIF through a Nexus Study after a public hearing process is approved
by the City Council.
3.12 Transit usability. Work with SLORTA to situate transit stops at locations that are
convenient for transit users. and promote increased transit ridership through the provision
of shelters. benches, bike racks on buses. ADA compliance. and other amenities.
3.13 Transit services marketing. Encourage ridership on public transit systems through
marketing and promotional efforts. Provide information to residents and employees on
transit services available for local and regional trips.
3.14 Transit for seniors. Require new community care facilities and senior housing projects with
over 25 beds to provide accessible transportation services for the convenience of residents.
3.15 Development that supports transit. Ensure that new development is designed to make
transit a viable transportation choice for residents. Design options include:
• Have neighborhood centers or focal points with sheltered bus stops;
• Locate medium and high density development on or near streets served by transit
wherever feasible; and
• Link neighborhoods to bus stops by continuous sidewalks or pedestrian paths.
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3.16 Regional transit to support SB 375 compliance. Coordinate with other agencies to
implement regional transit solutions as part of the SB 375 Sustainable Communities
Strategy.
3.17 Coordinate local and regional transit. As the City's local transit system continues to be
developed. services should be oriented to link with other potential future commuter bus
and/or commuter rail services. Coordination of improvements should be consistent with
programs and improvements identified in the SLORTA Short Range Transit Plan.
3.18 Support existing regional transit services. Continue to support the Avila Beach Trolley
and fixed -route services provided by SCT/SLORTA.
3.19 Regional Transit Agency. Support efforts to improve the coordination and efficiency of bus
service on a regional level and. if appropriate. the regionalization of transit service delivery.
Railroads, Airport Facilities, Goods Movement, and Truck
Routes
Railroads
The nearest rail station to Pismo
Beach is at SR 1 and Grand
Avenue in Grover Beach. It is
serviced four times a day (two
northbound and two southbound
trains) by the Pacific Surfliner
operated by Amtrak. The
Surfliner's route goes between San
Luis Obispo and San Diego. This
station is also served three times a
day by buses connecting to other
train stations along the Pacific _- -
Surfliner route and twice daily by mage sa +ce cooeJ Maps
round-trip bus service to the Central Valley and Southem California,
Rail transportation within the City is limited to freight service within the industrial area off Price
Canyon Road. The main rail line within the City is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
The railroad tracks run through the City along the southeast side of Price Canyon Road and SR
1. and present a barrier between Downtown. the Pismo Premium Outlets, and the residential
areas in the southern portion of the City. US 101 is the only formal and public crossing, which is
grade -separated, of the railroad tracks within the City.
Airport Facilities
There are no airports located within the City of Pismo Beach. The closest airports to the City are
the Oceano County Airport and the San Luis Obispo County Airport. The City supports the
continued availability of the Oceano County Airport for general aviation services, and the San Luis
Obispo County Airport for commercial passenger service.
Truck Routes for Goods Movement
Truck routes are intended to carry heavyweight commercial, industrial. and agricultural vehicles
through and around the community with minimum disruption to local auto traffic and minimum
annoyance to residential areas. Due to the high level of existing and expected future light and/or
heavy industrial activity off Price Canyon Road. truck routes should be dearly designated so that
intrusion of heavy vehicle traffic into residential areas can be avoided.
The 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act set standards for large trucks, known as STAA
trucks. and set minimum truck sizes that states allow on the National Network including the
Interstate System and other defined routes. Currently, US 101, Price Canyon Road, and SR 1
carry significant truck traffic: US 101 is designated as a STAA National Network Route, SR 1 is
designated a 65' California Legal Route, and Price Canyon Road is designated a 65' Califomia
Legal KPRA Advisory Route.
Guiding Policies
4.1 Promote safe and efficient goods movement. Promote the safe and efficient movement
of goods via truck and rail with minimum disruptions to residential areas.
4.2 Promote railroad safety. Minimize the safety problems associated with the railroad,
including the construction and maintenance of at -grade crossings and the physical barrier
effect of the track alignment on the City.
Implementing Policies
Truck Routes
4.3 Hazardous Materials. The truck routes for hazardous materials shall be limited to US 101.
The City shall request Caltrans to remove State Route 1 as a designated hazardous
materials route.
4.4 Truck Route Identification. Designated truck routes shall be Price Canyon Road, Slate
Route 1, and US 101. The City shall continue to provide clear signage from regional
gateways to truck routes in the City.
4.5 Truck route design. Ensure that truck routes are designed according to California Legal
and where appropriate STAA standards for intersections and tuming movements.
4.6 Location of industrial development. Continue industrial expansion in the southeast
industrial area. per the Land Use Element, to minimize the neighborhood impacts of truck
movements.
4.7 Secure truck parking. Encourage high -security off-street parking for tractor -trailer rigs in
industrial designated areas. Locate parking in areas with demonstrated need and where
police patrol can be provided. High visibility, including good lighting, should be provided.
4.8 Financing for truck facilities. Explore possible funding sources. including user fees. to
help finance truck routes and truck parking areas. at least in part.
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Railroads
4.9 Railroad crossing safety. Continue the ongoing comprehensive program to improve the
condition and safely of existing railroad crossings. Special consideration must be given to
improving east -west cross-town emergency access. potentially with a grade -separated
crossing.
4.10 New railroad crossings. Provide new crossings across the railroad (UPRR) in conjunction
with the planned roadway improvements shown on Figure 1. The provision of new crossings
will ensure at least one cross-town route is maintained in case rail activity interrupts local
and regional traffic flow and/or emergency access. New crossings will be at:
• James Way Extension (grade -separated). and/or.
• Price Street Extension (grade -separated)
Reference Documents
2014 Regional Transportation Pian/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). 2015.
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan_ 2010. Prepared by City of Pismo Beach
Bikeshare Feasibility Study. 2014. Prepared by. JBG Research & Consulting
Citywide Transportation Model and Circulation Study, 2016. Prepared by. Hatch -Mott
MacDonald
Climate Action Plan, 2014. Prepared by: Rincon Consultants. Inc.
Complete Streets implementation Action Plan 2 0, June 2014 -June 2017. Caltrans
Complete Streets Plan, 2013. Prepared by Gates & Associates
Downtown Parking Enhancements and Opportunities Study. 2016. Prepared by Walker
Parking Consultants
Downtown Strategic Plan. 2014. Prepared by. RRM Design Group
Highway 101 Regional Bus Rapid Transit Applications Study, 2013. San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments
Shell Beach Road Streetscape Plan, 2009. Prepared by: Firma Landscape Architects and
The Office of Katie 0 -Reilly Rogers, Inc.
US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan, 2014. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
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Appendix A
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop Summary
September 20, 2017
Report on Activities and Results
A public workshop was held on September 20, 2017 as part of the ongoing public participation
effort for the Pismo Beach Circulation Element update. The focus of the public meeting was to
inform the public of the Circulation Element update process and identify issues of concern to be
evaluated as part of that process.
The workshop was held at the Pismo Beach City Council chambers and commenced at 6 PM and
adjourned at approximately 8 PM. This report presents an overview of the public workshop,
interactive polling results and a summary of the discussion.
The meeting announcement for the workshop is presented as attachment #1 and the agenda as
attachment #2. Prior to the formal presentation, the participants had the opportunity to
review circulation maps and project related materials and discuss issues of concern with City of
Pismo Beach representatives and the Omni•Means technical team.
Workshop attendees were asked to check in by
providing contact information on a sign -in sheet,
which is presented as attachment # 3. Despite
efforts to publicize and notice the community
workshop, only four people attended.
The PowerPoint presentation use in the formal
presentation along with the interactive polling results are presented in attachment #4 and the
participant comments are presented in attachment #5.
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Welcome
Jeff Winklepleck, Community
Development Director for the City of
Pismo Beach, welcomed the workshop
participants and explained the purpose
for the Circulation Element update,
which had not been revised since 1992.
He noted that significant growth has
occurred and circulation needs have
changed since the last update. He also
emphasized the need to update
multimodal policies. In addition, the
current update will take into
consideration numerous technical
studies and new legislative and policy
changes.
Overview of Update Process
Matt informed the participants that the
City has contracted with Omni -Means to
prepare the draft update and introduced
Martin Inouye, Project Manager for
Omni -Means. Martin discussed the
timeline for the Circulation Element
Update and indicated that the project
schedule cats for the completion of the
update by the end of the year. He
anticipates a second public workshop to
discuss proposed alternatives and
recommendations later this year.
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Martin presented the chronology of
prior studies that will be the basis for putting together
These documents include:
• CrrculaOon Element & local Coastal Plan
(1992)
• Shell Beach Road Streetscape Plan (2009)
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2010)
• Complete Streets Plan (2013)
• Bikeshare Feasibility Study (2014)
• Downtown Strategic Plan (2014)
the draft circulation element update.
• Climate Action Plan (2014)
• SLOCOG RTP (2014)
• US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan
(2014)
• Downtown Parking Enhancements /
Management Plan (2016)
• Circulation Study (2016)
• Travel Demand Model Update (2016)
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Existing Conditions
Martin introduced Rosanna Southern
with Omni -Means who discussed the
findings of the previous studies and
presented an overview of current
conditions of the city street/highway
system, bicycle routes, transit system
and pedestrian facilities. She noted
that multimodal facilities lack
connectivity, access constraints exist
due to highway 101, Pismo Creek and
the railroad tracks and seasonal peaks
and parking demand cause high levels
congestion, particularly during tourist
season.
Level of Service (LOS)
It was noted that many of the key intersections in the downtown area were currently operating
at a very low level of service, especially during peak tourist season and that situation would
worsen in the future. No strategies were identified in the prior studies that would significantly
reduce the level of congestion in this area. The current Circulation Element LOS policy calls for
a level on service "C" and it was suggested that this be modified to LOS "E/F" for seasonal
weekend traffic. Workshop participants suggested consideration of satellite parking facilities
and moving forward with the proposed parking structure at Main Street and Dolliver Street.
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Multimodal Recommendations
There was both support and opposition to the proposed multimodal recommendations from
prior studies. Concern was expressed about adding bike lanes and potentially reducing parking.
Some participants felt that the previous circulations studies were flawed. Others expressed
concern about a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Dolliver/Price/101 because they
worried that Caltrans would close the southbound exit ramp at Hinds Avenue. There was
general support for enhanced crosswalks and pedestrian scrambles. It was noted that better
wayfinding signage would facilitate traffic in the downtown area.
Improved Connectivity
A range of Ideas were discussed to
Improve connectivity from one area of
the city to another and also facilitate
traffic flow. There was general
support for encouraging Caltrans to
widen Highway 101 through Pismo
Beach; however, concern was
expressed about the disruption, noise
and possible changes in the
configuration of the off ramp at Hinds
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proposed Price Street extension came
with too many other elements. Merchants are really opposed it and there was too much
construction disruption. One participant observed that the James Way to Price Street
extension would serve residential to business traffic while the 5 Cities Drive to Price Street
extension would server business to business and preferred the 5 Cities Drive to Price Street
alternative.
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Martin concluded the workshop with a
discussion of the need to reevaluate and
update the current Circulation Policies.
He discussed a number of possible
alternatives, including consideration of a
downtown LOS "0" for average weekday
traffic and a LOS "E/F" during peak
seasonal weekends.
There was general support to petition
Caltrans to relinquish SR 1 through the
downtown area and to explore other
capacity enhancement strategies for
Highway 101 through the City.
Next Steps
Jeff thanked the participants for
attending the workshop and indicated
that there would be ongoing community
engagement opportunities, including a
second workshop to review and discuss
more specific draft recommendations to
update the Circulation Element. After
the second workshop, final
recommendations will be prepared and
presented to the City Council for
consideration at which time the public
will again be invited to comment.
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Attachment #1 — Workshop Announcement
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
CITY OF PISMO BEACH
CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
When; Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 Where City Council Chamber
600 p.m.— 800 p.m. 760 Mettle Road, Pismo Beach
Purpose: Update Circulation Element of General Plan, last updated 1992.
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• Baca ground Co•ciat.on S•ua es
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• comrnunty Inrut an Cl,•la ^t Cacu,t.cn Condrtans
• COmmun,t, input on Cie( u'lat.Vn P:annng aril Pol•Ves
fp Add rlwal MJwmanon, pkau tontott Mitt (warns MonnYry Monogr',
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Attachment #2 — Workshop Agenda
W Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20. 2017
1 Welcome
2 Circulation Element Update Overview
3 Review Workshop Agenda
- Housekeeping
- Meeting Ground Rules
4. Circulation Element Study Schedule
- Work Tasks
- Opportunities to Participate
5 Review Findings of Previous Studies
- Previous Documents
- New Legislation
- Polling / Discussion
6 Review Existing Conditions
- Bicycle Facilities
Pedestnan Facilities
- Transit Routes
- LOS
7 Alternatives .1 Recommendations
Multimodal
- Roadway Connections
- Polling / Discussion
8 Update Circulation Policies
- Discussion
9 Additional Comments / Questions
10 Thank You Next Steps / Adjourn
Attachment 44 — PowerPoint Presentation
with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
pUBL'IC•WORKSHOP #1.
Y. SEFJEMBER 20r". 2017
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...°C Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
LLI Workshop 141
September 20, 2017
Why, IrAniljpdOteltileeded?,
ILatid Use,
.Growth, &-
•,Circulation
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Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop 141
September 20, 2017
Land Use,
:Growth,A
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W Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Walk
Bike
Skateboard
Car
Horse
Motorcycle
Airplane
Other
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with Polling Results
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Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
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▪ Attachment #4 — PowerPoint Presentation
▪ with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
W Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Pismo Beach/Shell Beach
Arroyo Grande
Grover Beach
Oceano
Avila Beach / Avila Bay
Nipomo / Nipomo Mesa
San Luis Obispo
Other
2 1-4years
3 5 10 years
4 11 - 20 years
5 More than 20 years
6 Not Applicable
Attachment 44 — PowerPoint Presentation
with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Never
1-3 times per month
1-3 times per week
4+ times per week
2 1-3 times per month
3. 1-3 times per week
4. 4-+ times per week
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with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Never
1-3 times per month
1-3 times per week
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with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Circulation Element & Local
Coastal Plan (1992)
Shell Beach Road
Streetscape Plan (2009)
Bicycle & Pedestrian
Master Plan (2010)
Complete Streets Plan
(2013)
Bil,mham rea-abtlity Study j2C14)
Dmvotoym Stmteglr Plan {2014)
Actor, Plan (2014)
SLO(06 RT P (201,1
IJS let Corrator "NoMaly Mastel Plan
(1014)
Downtown Parking Entiancermmt, /
Management Plan (2016)
Circulatmr Study 4.2016',
Ira,' Penland Mcn,ltimtate j20161
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▪ Workshop #1
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September 20, 2017
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Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
ExistingLevell •
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Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Year 2035
IBuildout.Level
of Service
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Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Year 2035
iBuildout Level
"of Service
(LOS);Results
Cuirari! tOS Policy Is `C^
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with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Multimodal+:;
Recommendations,
CA.ns 1 H411 :61:ry Stool! Bt3G,'t
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K.. We have presented `our, undcntantling of existing Gond itions
and a summary;of recommendations from a numtier,planning
studies that ..have liven prepared overrecent years:';.tTo what
extent doy ousu::.p: 2 reoe i _
y Apart/oppose the recommendations ot,those
Strongly Support
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3 Somewhat Support
4 Neutral
5 Somewhat Oppose
6 Oppose
7 Strongly Oppose
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Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
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Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
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M. Do you;have any ideas'or suggestions
on how,, we'might irnprove mobility,iin;the
ret of•tfie tRV,outsIdeofmdowntown?.;
September 20, 2017
N. Staouid;the,Cityapursue circulation improvements
that 'Iielprcir uiation:during`'normall+(off season)
weekdaymormng:ane evening.peak:hours?''
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with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
O. Would you like,to'have.US'-101,.wideried, through the
City of PismolBeach recogni ii gg,that<such,widening
will affect adjacent existing developed, properties?.
September 20, 2017
1 Strongly Support
2 Support
3 Somewhat Support
4 Neutral
5 Somewhat Oppose
6 Oppose
7 Strongly Oppose
s Not sure
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K with Polling Results
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
LU Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Strongly Support
Support
Somewhat Support
Neutral
Somewhat Oppose
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Not sure
Strongly Support
Support
Somewhat Support
Neutral
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Strongly Oppose
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Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
1. Strongly Support
2. Support
3 Somewhat Support
4_ Neutral
s Somewhat Oppose
6. Oppose
7 Strongly Oppose
8. Not sure
All Current Policies need to HiOhrgh; ct several polices fnr me vaLk'ttinn inC"ie
be reevaluated and updated! Levet of s•o'.o, w,ti•,y
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Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
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Attachment #5 — Workshop Comments
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Crossing Shell Beach Road at night is difficult due to parking on the east side of the road and
poor lighting
Wayfinding signage is poor and visitor center signs are lacking.
Pismo Beach is a tourist town and traffic may not be typical. The highest traffic is the leaving
pattern on Sunday.
Previous circulation study was seriously flawed
The problem with a roundabout at Dolliver/Price/101 is the hook ramp. Don't trust Caltrans and
concerned expressed that they would close Hinds off ramp.
Opposed to more bike lanes
Concerned with eliminating parking Pismo Beach is very dependent on tours being able to park.
2.7 million visitors annually to downtown
Generally, in favor of enhanced crosswalks and pedestrian scrambles
Meant there's many times there are no bikes - cars need lanes
Previous efforts felt like they had to force some improvements forward.
Try to divert traffic and other routes to downtown— eastbound Hinds westbound Pomeroy
Right turn at Hinds etc. was never really tried
With no hotel 200 block of Pomeroy is keys need better wayfinding signing
Need new signs Stimson/Dolliver and Oceanview/Dolliver
Satellite parking is needed with shuttles to beach
Parking structure at Dolliver and main is being looked at
Turn signal at Price would be helpful and more morning traffic
Consider Stimson and Ocean view as couplet
Wayfinding to Pismo preserve would be helpful
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Attachment #5 — Workshop Comments
Pismo Beach Circulation Element Update
Workshop #1
September 20, 2017
Bad studies historically, we keep seeing bad model used. Mr. H should have been right word
Price Street extension carne with too many other elements. Merchants are really opposed it.
Too much construction disruption.
Price Street to James Way connection is business to residential. Makes more sense to do price
Street to 5 Cities Dr. which is business to business
Bello Street bridge might be reopened
Stimson— Ocean view one-way couplet discussed. Rick expressed concern about this idea.
Caltrans plans not talked about gas wrap changes, cloverleaf, etc.
Picking out periods is key. Pick good days/events.
Counter is useful third week in June's to second week in August.
Oppose one-way couplet at Stimson and Ocean View
SR1 relinquishment should be priority for Caltrans
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APPENDIX B:
Pismo Creek Crossing Alternatives
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James Way Extension to Price Canyon Road
• Removes US 101 NB ON Ramp to Price Street
• Relocates On1Off Remo to Highland Drive
• Realigns James Ways Cities Drive connection to provide full access
• Provides frontage access reducing usage of US 101 to cross Pismo
Creek
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