CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Active Transportation Plan
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This study wouldn’t be possible without the hard work
and support of the following teams and people:
Community Stakeholders:
Bakersfield ARC, Quality Team Inc.
Bike Bakersfield
Kern County Library
Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department
Kern Council of Governments
City of Bakersfield Police Department
City of Bakersfield Public Works Department
Project Team:
Kimley-Horn & Associates
Blue Zones Project Bakersfield
City of Bakersfield:
Gregg Strakaluse – Former Public Works Director
Zachary Meyer – Public Works Director
Ed Murphy – Public Works Civil Engineer
Ryan Starbuck – Public Works Traffic Engineer
Gordon Hilton – Public Works Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
Organization of the Plan 1
Background and Legislative Context 3
Compatibility with Local and Regional Plans 3
Meeting Challenges 5
Vision, Goals, & Objectives 6
Goal 1 – Connectivity & Accessibility 7
Goal 2 – Safety & Comfort 7
Goal 3 – Healthy, Clean, & Green 8
Goal 4 – Equitable Investment & Outcomes 8
Goal 5 – A Strong Economy 9
Goal 6 – Supportive Policy & Programming 9
Goal 7 – Maintenance & Preservation 10
Plan Development Process 11
Process 11
The City’s Role 12
Components of Active Transportation 13
Bicycle Classification System 13
Bicycle Intersection Concepts 15
Bicycle Amenities 16
Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancements 16
2. BAKERSFIELD TODAY 17
Demographics 17
Age 17
Transportation Mode Share 18
Biking in Bakersfield 19
Existing Bicycle Infrastructure 19
Bicycle Parking &
End-Trip Facilities 20
Bikeability 21
Existing Pedestrian Facilities 21
Sidewalks and Paths 21
Crossings 22
Walkability 23
Safety Trends 24
Equity 24
Disadvantaged Communities 24
Environmental Considerations 25
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3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 26
City Website & Interactive Map 26
Active Transportation Survey 26
Interactive Map 26
Outreach Events 27
National Night Out 27
Active Transportation Summit and Festival 28
4. RECOMMENDATIONS 32
Strategies 32
Citywide Trail Network 33
Anticipated Future Demand 36
Methodology 36
Analysis 36
Typologies 36
On-Street 36
Off-Street 37
Local Bike Network 37
Pedestrian Network 37
Enhancements 37
Programs & Policies 38
5. IMPLEMENTATION 42
Projects and Costs 42
Project Prioritization 51
Project Funding Program 56
Federal Programs 59
State Programs 62
Monitoring Implementation 65
6. APPENDICES 66
Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B: Conformance with Caltrans
Active Transportation Plan Guidelines
Appendix C: Public Outreach
Appendix D: Trail Profile Overviews
Appendix E: Wayfinding Signage
Appendix F: Typologies
Appendix G: Prioritization Criteria
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LIST OF FIGURES/TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Racial and Ethnic Makeup of Bakersfield (2020 US Census) 17 Figure 2: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure 19
Figure 3: Existing Bicycle Parking Locations in Bakersfield 20 Figure 4: Current Bicycle Activity 21
Figure 5: Current Pedestrian Activity 23
Figure 6: Collision Severity by Type 24
Figure 7: Bakersfield Urban Heat Hot Spots 25
Figure 8: Bakersfield ATP Interactive Map User Interface 26 Figure 9: Community Members Use Sticky Notes to Indicate Preferred Safety Elements in Bakersfield 28
Figure 10: An Overview of the National Night Out in Bakersfield 28 Figure 11: Attendees Listen to a Presentation at the
Bakersfield Active Transportation Summit 31
Figure 12: Attendees Visit Several Booths at the
Bakersfield Active Transportation Summit 31
Figure 13: Proposed ATP Trail Network 35
Figure 14: Priority Scores by Area and Existing and
Proposed Trail Network 50
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Youth and Senior Population Percentages in
Bakersfield and California 17
Table 2: Means of Transportation to Work 18
Table 3: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure 19
Table 4: What Mode Besides a Car Would You Prefer to
Use to Travel for Trips Shorter Than a Mile? 27
Table 5: What Would You Like to See More of in Bakersfield? 27 Table 6: Public Feedback Summary 30
Table 7: Summary of Proposed ATP Trail Network 33
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail 42
Table 9: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments 52
Table 10: Countermeasure Toolbox and Potential Funding Sources 57 iv
City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Bakersfield’s (City) Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will create safer and more enjoyable streets for residents and visitors. It provides a long-term vision for the development of a robust citywide network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The ATP will specifically focus on enhancing the existing infrastructure to cater to those who rely on active transportation for their daily needs. The recommendations in the ATP encourage biking and walking trips, and safe, accessible, and connected walking and biking routes for all community members. The ATP’s recommended projects, programs, and actions align with Bakersfield’s existing efforts and goals related to transportation, land use, and population growth. The ATP project team identified existing high-stress environments for pedestrians and cyclists in the project area with input from the public. Using this information, a list of planned projects or policies was proposed that could be considered as part of the ATP. Additionally, this ATP includes an analysis of the current conditions, a summary of community outreach efforts, and a list of proposed projects and programs that can be utilized for future grant applications.
Organization of the Plan
The Bakersfield ATP is organized into the following chapters:
• Introduction – provides background on active transportation planning and concepts; establishes a vision, goals, and objectives for the plan; and outlines the study process
• Bakersfield Today – summarizes existing conditions within the City and findings that guided the development of recommended projects and programs
• Community Engagement – provides an overview of public outreach efforts and feedback
• Recommendations – presents recommended bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and programs
• Implementation – examines the process for prioritizing projects, and establishes a funding plan and implementation strategies • Appendices
A. Existing Conditions Report – assesses existing conditions related to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, City programs and policies, demographics, equity and environmental factors, and current patterns of activity
B. Conformance with Caltrans ATP Guidelines – outlines
conformance with state guidance on the development of active transportation plans
C. Public Outreach – provides input received from the public during the community engagement process
D. Trail Profile Overviews – provides detailed background on each trail, including key destinations, proposed improvement classifications, connections to existing and planned trails, and locations of any major infrastructure to be constructed as part of trail implementation
E. Wayfinding Signage – provides recommendations for signage along bicycle and pedestrian corridors
F. Typologies – provides visual examples of roadway cross sections with bicycle improvements implemented
G. Prioritization Criteria – provides and in-depth explanation of the factors used to construct the analysis used to calculate the benefit of each trail segment
1. INTRODUCTION
1 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION What is an Active Transportation Plan?
An ATP is a document that provides a comprehensive set of projects, programs, and policies that aim to increase the proportion of trips made in a community by active transportation, or non-motorized modes of transportation, primarily bicycles and pedestrians. In addition to improving mobility and safety by expanding and enhancing infrastructure serving active transportation, an ATP seeks to advance statewide goals related to public health, equity, and environmental protection.
The recommendations produced within an ATP are developed based on a careful analysis of current biking and walking conditions within a City, combined with input from community members and key stakeholders.
The projects recommended within an ATP can be directly incorporated into a City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and implemented using discretionary funds, developer requirements, or incorporated into grant funding applications.
Active Transportation Definition:
Active transportation is any self-propelled, human-powered mode of transportation, such as biking, walking, scooters, skates, skateboards, or wheelchairs. Pedal-assisted or electric mobility options such as e-bicycles, e-scooters, and electric wheelchairs are also considered modes of active transportation.
2 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Background and Legislative Context
The State of California (State) has increasingly passed legislation requiring that active transportation considerations be included in transportation planning and policy efforts of State, county, and local governments. The goals and recommendations of the Bakersfield ATP were shaped by and align with these legislative efforts.
Active Transportation Program
California’s Active Transportation Program (Program) was established through legislation known as Senate Bill (SB) 99 and Assembly Bill (AB) 101, which were signed into law in 2013. The legislation recognized the importance of promoting and increasing walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation in California. It mandated the creation of the Program to provide dedicated funding for projects that improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for non-motorized transport. The ATP is funded through a combination of federal and state sources, including the federal Transportation Alternatives Program.
This legislation has been instrumental in creating a framework for the Program and ensuring that active transportation is a priority in California’s transportation planning and funding efforts.
California Complete Streets Act
The California Complete Streets Act is a state law that requires transportation agencies to consider the needs of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transportation riders, and motorists, when planning and designing transportation projects. The law, which was enacted via Assembly Bill 1358 (AB 1358) in 2008, requires transportation agencies to adopt a Complete Streets policy that establishes clear objectives and standards for incorporating the needs of all road users into transportation planning and design. It also requires that transportation projects funded with state and federal funds, including those administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), comply with the complete streets policy.
Compatibility with Local and Regional Plans
To ensure that the ATP’s goals and recommendations align with local and regional planning efforts, the following documents were reviewed for their recommended strategies, policies, and potential impacts on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the City and region.
Additional information concerning these planning documents can be found in the literature review in Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report. ◢ Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (2002) The Bakersfield General Plan serves as a guide for the long-term physical development of the community. The Circulation Element is the City of Bakersfield’s plan for addressing its multimodal transportation infrastructure needs for its population.
◢ Kern County Bicycle Master Plan (2012)
The Kern County Bicycle Master Plan provides a broad vision for increasing bicycle travel, developing strategies and actions to improve conditions, and encourage bicycling throughout the unincorporated portions of Kern County.
◢ Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan (2013)
The Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan provides guidance for the future development of bicycle facilities and programs within the City of Bakersfield to support cycling as a transportation and recreation option, encourage fewer trips by car, and support active lifestyles. ◢ Kern Region Active Transportation Plan (2018)
The Kern Region ATP aims to enhance walking, bicycling, and transit access in cities throughout Kern County, with a particular focus on serving disadvantaged communities.
3 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION ◢ Bakersfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan (2020)
The Bakersfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan provides a set of collision data collection tools, analysis, and corridor improvements that can be applied throughout the City to improve roadway safety, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians.
◢ Downtown Bakersfield Pedestrian Access to Transit Plan (2020) This Downtown Bakersfield Pedestrian Access to Transit Plan suggests improvements to the pedestrian environment of Downtown Bakersfield to increase connectivity to the area’s existing Amtrak station, planned California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) station, and planned bus rapid transit (BRT) route.
◢ Bakersfield Local Roadway Safety Plan (2022)
This Bakersfield Local Roadway Safety Plan creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze traffic safety-related issues and recommend countermeasures to reduce crashes resulting in fatal and serious injuries on local roadways.
◢ Caltrans District 6 Active Transportation Plan (2022) The Caltrans District 6 Active Transportation Plan is part of a comprehensive effort to identify locations with bicycle and pedestrian needs in each Caltrans district to guide future planning, construction, and maintenance projects.
◢ Recreation & Parks Master Plan (2024)
The Recreation & Parks Master Plan proposes comprehensive solutions for citywide park access and equity issues, including an investment strategy to address unmet park system maintenance and other needs and new park and facility improvement projects. It also provides guidelines to enhance parks, recreation facilities, trails, events and programs, safety, connectivity, health and wellness, and overall quality of life.
◢ Bakersfield Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (2024) The Bakersfield Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program utilizes traffic control strategies to reduce the negative impacts of motor vehicle use.
Countermeasures proposed as part of the plan are designed to reduce vehicle speeds and through traffic on local streets, reduce the number and severity of collisions, increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, and improve overall neighborhood quality of life.
◢ Downtown Bakersfield Corridor Enhancement Master Plan (2021) The Downtown Corridor Enhancement Master Plan establishes design guidelines for streetscape improvements that enhance the image and identity of Bakersfield, attract new businesses and residents, and improve walkability, livability and connection of key destinations. 4 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Meeting Challenges
Bakersfield is facing several challenges that are impacting cities across California, the United States, and globally. The goals and recommendations established in this ATP bolster the City’s commitment to confronting these challenges and support an improved quality of life, environment, and economy for all members of the community.
Managing Growth: Increasing Population
Without Increasing Vehicle Trips
Bakersfield’s population is growing at a steady pace,
creating additional stress on the City’s transportation system, which is due to the communities’ high per-capita reliance on vehicles. By reconfiguring streets to incorporate spaces for all users, the City’s roadway network will be more efficient and the amount of people walking, biking, or taking transit will increase.
Targeting Growth:
Taking Advantage of the Growing Downtown
Downtown Bakersfield can become a central focus of a
new transportation system due to its growing activity
and commerce, and the planned California High Speed Rail Station.
Investing in a lively downtown with considerations for walkability, accessibility, and livability will ensure that it can become a living, shopping, and business destination for the City and the region.
Easy access to downtown can be ensured by reconfiguring the transportation system to cater to many different forms of mobility.
This will also improve pedestrian and cycling connections to the highspeed rail station.
Environmental Considerations:
Climate Change & Air Pollution
Bakersfield, like many other cities, is experiencing
the consequences of climate change, including rising
temperatures, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and changes in precipitation patterns. Additionally, the City faces significant air pollution challenges due to its high concentration of industrial facilities, transportation network, and agricultural activities.
Through encouraging active transportation options, the City can benefit by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving air quality, promoting physical activity, and alleviating traffic congestion.
Economic Considerations:
Lower Transportation Costs & Livability
Car ownership and maintenance can be expensive. By
implementing safe and well-connected infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, improving integration with public transit, and giving priority to active transportation, residents can experience significant reductions in transportation costs. Emphasizing the importance of walkability and bikeability in communities promotes connectivity, makes neighborhoods appear more human-scale, and creates pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. It also allows residents to seamlessly transition between different modes of transportation, reducing their reliance on private vehicles.
5 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Health Considerations:
Sedentary Lifestyles & Safety
Encouraging active transportation options like walking
and biking can play a crucial role in combating sedentary lifestyles and improving the overall health and well-being in Bakersfield.
The City is taking steps to promote active transportation by focusing on enhancing infrastructure, including the development of well-maintained sidewalks, designated bike lanes, and safe pedestrian crossings. By promoting active transportation, the City of Bakersfield can foster healthier lifestyles and improve connectivity among residents.
Equity Considerations:
Finance & Health
Low-income individuals, who are disproportionately
people of color, are often burdened by car ownership and have less access to cars. Historically excluded from the transportation planning process, their need for less car-oriented infrastructure is often disregarded, resulting in an unjust lack of mobility. Low income residents will benefit from active transportation infrastructure by having access to convenient, low cost transportation options.
Vision, Goals, & Objectives
The development of the ATP was guided by the vision, goals, and objectives presented in this section. These goals and objectives align with the overall mission of promoting biking and walking, improving public health, and providing accessible transportation options for people of all ages and abilities to reach their destinations within the City, without relying on cars.
6 Vision
To encourage active transportation across
Bakersfield by providing well-connected, safe,
and accessible walking and biking routes;
supportive programs and policies; and a focus
on equity to improve the quality of life for all
members of the community.
City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION / Objective 1.1 – Reduce documented gaps in the City’s bicycle and pedestrian networks.
/ Objective 1.2 – Upgrade and expand upon the City’s
existing bikeways.
/ Objective 1.3 – Provide unobstructed sidewalks along
all City streets.
/ Objective 1.4 – Provide marked crosswalks at reasonably spaced intervals along the City’s roadway network.
/ Objective 1.5 – Maximize connectivity between major
destinations and points of interest with the City’s bicycle and pedestrian networks.
/ Objective 1.6 – Provide sufficient, convenient bicycle parking and end-trip facilities at major destinations.
/ Objective 1.7 – Emphasize accessible and navigable City streets for all, regardless of ability.
/ Objective 1.8 – Develop a wayfinding system that allows all, regardless of ability, to easily navigate the City by bicycle and on foot.
/ Objective 1.9 – Align with regional plans and provide connections to existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian projects in surrounding jurisdictions.
/ Objective 2.1 – Reduce bicycle and pedestrian crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries.
/ Objective 2.2 – Develop facilities that separate cyclists and pedestrians from vehicle traffic.
/ Objective 2.3 – Improve safety at crosswalks and intersections for cyclists and pedestrians.
/ Objective 2.4 – Provide adequate lighting along the City’s bicycle and pedestrian network.
/ Objective 2.5 – Create comfortable and aesthetically pleasing streetscapes and pathways.
7 Goal 1 – Connectivity & Accessibility Goal 2 – Safety & Comfort City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION / Objective 3.1 – Increase the percentage of commute trips completed by bicycle and on foot.
/ Objective 3.2 – Expand access to active recreational
opportunities for residents and facilitate active lifestyles. / Objective 3.3 – Support City and state goals toward reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions of pollutants, including climate-warming GHGs.
/ Objective 3.4 – Increase tree canopy coverage along bicycle and pedestrian corridors.
/ Objective 4.1 – Prioritize the provision of bicycle and pedestrian projects in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
/ Objective 4.2 – Reduce transportation cost burdens by improving access to multimodal facilities.
/ Objective 4.3 – Use inclusive engagement practices to determine community needs and provide opportunities for all people to engage in decision-making processes.
/ Objective 4.4 – Partner with community and advocacy groups to provide educational resources for residents in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
8 Goal 3 – Healthy, Clean, & Green Goal 4 – Equitable Investment & Outcomes City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION / Objective 5.1 – Create walkable and bikeable communities that foster a high quality of life, attract and retain businesses and employees, and enhance the City’s image.
/ Objective 5.2 – Increase connections for residents to access jobs and commercial centers.
/ Objective 5.3 – Enable more households to go car-lite or car-free, increasing their discretionary income.
/ Objective 5.4 – Improve cost-effectiveness by developing strategies to streamline funding, design, and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects.
/ Objective 6.1 – Provide educational opportunities to instruct motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians about their rights and responsibilities and the rules of the road.
/ Objective 6.2 – Develop encouragement programs to promote increased walking and biking.
/ Objective 6.3 – Reduce aggressive, illegal, and careless behavior from all road users through appropriate use of law enforcement resources.
/ Objective 6.4 – Develop a program to evaluate the use, effectiveness, and impacts of implemented active transportation projects and programs.
9 Goal 5 – A Strong Economy Goal 6 – Supportive Policy & Programming City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION / Objective 7.1 – Establish a multi-year maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement program for cleaning, repairing, and replacing active transportation facilities on City property.
/ Objective 7.2 – Coordinate with stakeholders across departments and jurisdictions to share resources for maintenance,
rehabilitation, and replacement of active transportation facilities. / Objective 7.3 – Promote use of Bakersfield Mobile, the City’s free smartphone mobile application, to collect information on facilities in need of maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement. 10 Goal 7 – Maintenance & Preservation
City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Plan Development Process
Process
The development of this ATP utilized a comprehensive approach that incorporated an in-depth analysis of existing conditions across the City, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement to produce recommendations. This led to the development of a proposed trail network, with associated costs and benefits. A detailed ranking and prioritization process was then developed for each of the proposed trail improvements. The following list summarizes each of the components in the plan development process:
• Literature Review: The literature review is a comprehensive review of existing applicable city, county, regional, and statewide documents that provide local context or existing guidelines to be followed. • Existing Conditions Assessment: The existing conditions assessment is an evaluation of the current characteristics of the transportation system, including its physical condition, functionality, and potential issues and improvements needed.
• Community Engagement: Our community engagement efforts involved reaching out to the Bakersfield community to develop an ATP that benefits the City’s residents and business owners. • Stakeholder/Agency Coordination: The ATP team worked
with stakeholders and agencies involved with the ATP to achieve common goals.
• Recommendations: Numerous ATP infrastructure and policy countermeasures were proposed and then summarized into
recommendations, containing components such as:
» Trail System: The trail system proposed is a collection of separated and protected bikeways that link together to form 19 named trails.
» Local Bike Network: The local bike network outlines how the existing bicycle transportation infrastructure can facilitate connections to the proposed trail system, and where
improvements can be made to improve connections.
» Pedestrian Areas of Focus: The pedestrian area of focus outlines recommendations for improved pedestrian infrastructure outside of the proposed trail system.
Recommendations:
/ Trail System
/ Local Bike Network
/ Pedestrian Areas of Focus
/ Policies & Programs
Prioritization
Funding Plan
Implementation
Literature Review
Stakeholder/
Agency Coordination
Community Engagement
Existing Conditions Assessment
11 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION » Policies & Programs: The policies and programs describe how policy and programmatic changes, along with revisions to active transportation-related measures, are necessary to transform the walking and biking environment in Bakersfield.
• Prioritization: The prioritization scheme analyzes how projects proposed by this ATP contribute to the goals of the ATP and to the betterment of the community, thereby determining the relative importance and rank of each project.
• Funding Plan: The funding plan provides recommendations for securing funding for the ATP improvements from a
variety of sources.
• Implementation: The implementation section outlines the process of monitoring projects to ensure that the goals of the ATP are being met.
The City’s Role
The City has a responsibility to change the built environment to encourage more mobility options. The City controls transportation components like rights-of-way, street infrastructure, land use, and signals. For infrastructure outside of the City’s jurisdiction, proper coordination with surrounding jurisdictions can ensure that other infrastructure supports the goals of the ATP.
The City must take the following actions to ensure active transportation goals are met:
• Create and execute effective evaluation methods. This includes developing a systematic process of evaluating the condition of assets within City-owned rights-of-way, determining the level of priority based on factors such as safety, usage, and community impact, and allocating resources and funding accordingly to ensure the timely and effective completion of necessary repairs, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Consider the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users in land use and urban design.
The City must incorporate features such as bike lanes,
pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and connectivity between different modes of transportation to encourage and facilitate active forms of transportation. This also involves considering the location and design of amenities such as parks, recreational trails, and public transportation stops to encourage people to choose walking, cycling, or public transportation as their primary means of travel. • Manage streets through regulations and pricing to support active modes. The City must implement policies and strategies to prioritize and encourage walking, cycling, and other forms of active transportation. This can be achieved by implementing regulations that prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, such as pedestrian-only zones.
• Partner with regional agencies to promote cohesion in active transportation infrastructure. The City must work closely with regional agencies to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to developing and maintaining active transportation facilities. This collaboration is crucial as it allows different jurisdictions within a region to align their efforts and strategies, leading to a more seamless and effective regional active transportation network. • Engage and encourage communities to use active modes of transportation. The City must collaborate with community members to encourage and support the use of active transportation modes, such as walking and cycling. This engagement will promote a shift towards sustainable and healthy transportation options, leading to improved community well-being and reduced reliance on private vehicles.
• Setting active transportation standards both within and beyond the region. The City must take a proactive and innovative approach to developing and implementing active transportation infrastructure.
They must be at the forefront of promoting and adopting best practices, design standards, and policies that prioritize and support active transportation modes, so that others in the region can follow suit. The City must promote a regional active transportationfocused mindset. 12 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Components of Active Transportation
An active transportation environment consists of infrastructure, policy, and technology that facilitates walking and biking. This section provides an overview of several bike network classification systems, intersection concepts, and amenities intended for use by cyclists, as well as several safety and convenience enhancements for pedestrians. These components, along with policy and technology, are all strategies for enhancing the bike and pedestrian environment in Bakersfield.
Bicycle Classification System
The bicycle classification system covers several types of infrastructure that are recommended for use by cyclists.
• Class I Bikeways, or “bike paths” colloquially, are paved facilities completely separated from roadways. These are meant to be comfortable facilities for all users, and have the unique potential to provide shorter journeys than motorized vehicle trips. They are typically built for two-way bicycle traffic and may also be used as “multi-use” paths for other modes of non-motorized transportation and recreation.
• Class II Bikeways, or “bike lanes” colloquially, use pavement markings and signage to reserve portions of the paved roadway exclusively for bicycle travel. Their main purposes are to allow cyclists to ride more comfortably at their own speed and to allow cyclists and motorists to interface on a shared roadway in a predictable manner. They typically run in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic, but may run in the opposite direction where such a configuration is beneficial to the cycling network. Class II Bike lanes may be buffered using roadway striping to provide additional spacing from the vehicle travel lane or from parked vehicles.
•
Class I (Separated Path) – Goleta, CA
Class II (On-Street Bike Lane) – Pasadena, CA
13 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION • Class III Bikeways, or “bike routes” colloquially, designate shared roadway space between motor vehicles and bikes where bikes are meant to use vehicle lanes. They may be signified by shared lane pavement markings (also known as “sharrows”), “share the road” signage, or “bike route” signage. Municipalities may also make infrastructure improvements along a bike route to include traffic calming measures, such as traffic circles, lane channelizers, and speed bumps. Bike routes are most effective on streets with low motor vehicle traffic volumes. Municipalities may designate bike routes as “bicycle boulevards,” typically incorporating traffic calming measures, routes with low motor vehicle volumes, and routes with a low concentration of major intersections to reduce bicyclist delay. • Class IV Bikeways, or “protected bike lanes” colloquially, are Class II bikeways with vertical protection between the bicycle lane and the vehicle travel lane. Protection may include flexible delineators, rigid bollards, concrete islands, vegetated islands, potted plants, parked cars, or any other form of physical protection. Protected bike lanes also include sidewalk-level or intermediate-level bike lanes, where the vertical protection from the vehicle travel lane is the roadway’s curb. Sidewalk-level bike lanes must be separated from the sidewalk through pavement color, pavement texture, or vertical protection.
Protected bike lanes may go one or two ways.
Class III (Shared Lane) – New York City, NY
Class IV (Buffered Bike Lane) – Cambridge, MA
14 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Bicycle Intersection Concepts
Cyclists must also be provided with the infrastructure to navigate intersections safely. There are multiple ways to ensure this happens. • A bike box provides a marked area in front of the motorized vehicle stop line at a signalized intersection for a cyclist to wait in during a red signal phase. This allows cyclists to get ahead of a vehicle queue, forcing drivers to be aware of cyclists. Cyclists may also use bike boxes to get in front of vehicles at a red signal phase before making a left turn. When a bike box is present, turning right on red should be prohibited for drivers prevent them from blocking the bike box while attempting a right turn.
• A two-stage left turn box marks an area within a signalized intersection where a cyclist may pull over to the right side of the bike lane to wait for a green signal phase. Once in the box, the cyclists wait for the green signal phase in the perpendicular direction to activate, turning left to travel in the bike lane to the right of the perpendicular roadway.
• A bicycle signal provides an independent signal phase for cyclists which eliminates conflicts with vehicle movements. Bicycle signals are installed on the far side of intersections with a near-sided signal for higher visibility being optional. They are distinguished by red, yellow, and green bicycle-shaped indicators.
• A dedicated intersection provides pavement markings to delineate dedicated space throughout the intersection for bicycle movements, alleviating cyclists’ concern about mixing with motor vehicle traffic.
A dedicated intersection can be used with bicycle signals to provide both dedicated space and dedicated signal phases. A dedicated intersection does not provide vertical protection for cyclists. • A protected intersection provides both dedicated space and vertical protection for cyclists in an intersection, using raised barriers such as concrete islands and bollards. A protected intersection uses vertical features to reduce vehicle turning radii—reducing vehicle speed—and improve drivers’ awareness of pedestrians and cyclists by pushing the motor vehicle stop bar back to where pedestrians and cyclists are more easily seen. They also provide cyclists with a safe path of travel for any intended direction, including left turns, and they reduce crossing distances for pedestrians and cyclists. They often include improvements such as curb extensions.
Protected Intersection Curb Extensions
Bike Box Two-Stage Left Turn Box
Bicycle Signal Dedicated Intersection
15 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 1. INTRODUCTION Bicycle Amenities
• Cyclists need to be able to store their bikes securely when not in use, especially in public places. Bicycle racks are used in tandem with a cyclist’s personal bicycle lock to securely store a bike. Bike racks come in different shapes and sizes, each with their own benefits. It is important to provide a style of bike rack that is easy to use, fits different bikes, and prevents theft.
• Bike lockers are necessary for long-term bicycle storage in public places or storage of high-value bikes. These provide locked, fully enclosed spaces for the storage of a bike.
• Workplaces may need to provide showers and changing rooms to encourage employees to commute via bicycle. The City can help workplaces to provide these amenities. The City may also provide public showers and changing rooms for cyclists who do not have access to these amenities through their workplaces.
• Bike share allows individuals who do not own bicycles to borrow or rent them. Bike share may be established through a partnership with a private company or may be developed completely by the City themselves. Bike share works by allowing users to rent bikes from a self-service kiosk or through a smartphone app for a brief period of time by picking up and dropping off the bike at designated bike share stations. Pricing can be adjusted for low-income participants, different age groups, students, or other individuals to ensure equity and encourage usage among all types of individuals.
• If individuals do not want to be restricted to bike share stations, but still want a City-supported bike rental program, the City can develop a long-term program that supplies bikes to individuals for an established fee and time period.
Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancements
• With a leading pedestrian interval (LPI), an intersection activates the pedestrian walk phase before activating the vehicle through phase in the same (or parallel) direction. LPIs are particularly useful in a permissive phasing setup, where motor vehicles are permitted to turn left across pedestrian movements. LPIs allows pedestrians to proceed before vehicles can, increasing pedestrians’ visibility and allowing more time for them to cross before possible vehicle conflicts.
• Mid-block crosswalks can be implemented to provide a safe crossing where distances between intersections are long or where there are two key destinations across from each other on a roadway, and an intersection does not already exist nearby. To make them safe, they should be installed with high-visibility crosswalks, advanced yield lines, median refuge islands, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), and/or High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacons.
• Traffic calming strategies may be used to improve pedestrian and cycling conditions. Traffic calming measures include any infrastructure used to slow vehicle speeds, such as narrowed lanes, traffic circles at low-volume intersections, chicanes, lane channelizers, and speed bumps.
• A well-designed street environment will increase walking and cycling. A lively street with wide sidewalks, businesses, low motor vehicle volumes, and slower motor vehicle speeds will attract foot traffic and provide an overall more pleasant walking experience. It will also provide a more pleasant cycling experience due to lower and slower vehicle traffic. Adding amenities like benches, shade trees, shade structures, art, and pedestrian-scale lighting will also contribute to the attractiveness of a street for pedestrians and cyclists.
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This section presents a summary of existing conditions in Bakersfield, including demographics, existing travel patterns, existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure, roadway safety data, and an overview of disadvantaged communities. This information, as well as input from residents and stakeholders, formed a foundational understanding of the key issues that this ATP could target for improvement. This information also allowed for improvements to be proposed in specific areas, corridors, and communities with the need and opportunity for active transportation facilities.
Demographics
Figure 1 below represents the racial and ethnic makeup of the City of Bakersfield as of the 2020 US Census. The largest group are Hispanic and Latino residents, making up over half of the City’s population.
This classifies Bakersfield as a majority-minority city. Compared to the rest of the State of California, Bakersfield has higher proportions of Hispanic/Latino, Black, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations, while having lower percentages of White, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Multiracial/Other Race populations.
Bakersfield’s demographic shift has largely mirrored that of the rest of the State in California in recent decades, with an increase in the proportion of Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and Multiracial populations, and a decrease in the proportion of White, Black, Native American/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations.
Age
Both youth populations (under 18 years of age) and senior populations (ages 65 and older) are less reliant on private vehicles than the rest of the population and more reliant on alternative forms such as biking and walking. According to the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates, Bakersfield’s youth population is higher than the state average, and the senior population is lower than the state average.
Table 1 compares the youth and senior populations in Bakersfield and the rest of California.
The percentage of the population that is under 18 years of age is distributed across the city, with a higher concentration in Central Bakersfield and Southeast Bakersfield. The percentage of the population that is 65 years of age or older is typically higher in suburban neighborhoods in the outskirts of the City, with especially high concentrations occurring within certain subdivisions in West Bakersfield.
Figure 1: Racial and Ethnic Makeup of Bakersfield (2020 US Census)
52.75%
28.83%
6.54%
7.50%
0.53%
0.13% 3.72%
Hispanic or Latino
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Multiracial or Other Race
Table 1: Youth and Senior Population Percentages in Bakersfield and California Age group Bakersfield California
Youth (under 18) 29.8% 22.3%
Senior (65 and older) 10.5% 14.9%
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates
17 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 2. BAKERSFIELD TODAY Providing adequate infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians is especially important for youths and senior citizens, who either cannot drive or may prefer not to. Understanding where these populations are concentrated across the City can assist in steering investments in active transportation infrastructure, safety improvements, and encouragement, enforcement, and education efforts toward these populations to ensure they are adequately served.
Transportation Mode Share
Table 2 below displays the commuting characteristics of Bakersfield residents according to 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. Currently, less than 1% of the population bikes or walks to work, with more than 80% of residents commuting via single
occupancy vehicle.
Households without access to a vehicle often rely on alternative modes of transportation such as walking, biking, or transit. Neighborhoods within Central and Southeast Bakersfield have higher percentages of households with no vehicle available, while households in suburban neighborhoods further from Downtown tend to have greater vehicle availability.
Table 2: Means of Transportation to Work
Mode Percentage Number
Car, truck, or van 90.2% 152,814
Drove alone 80.3% 10.5%
Carpooled 9.9% -
In 2-person carpool 6.6% -
In 3-person carpool 1.7% -
In 4-or-more person carpool 1.6% -
Workers per car, truck, or van 1.07 -
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 0.8% 1,355
Walked 0.7% 1,186
Bicycle 0.2% 339
Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means 1.1% 1,864
Worked from home 7.0% 11,859
Total 100% 169,417
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Biking in Bakersfield
Existing Bicycle Infrastructure
According to the latest GIS data provided
by the City of Bakersfield and Kern County,
there are roughly 298 miles of dedicated
bicycle facilities located within the City. An
additional 127 miles of dedicated bicycle
facilities exist outside of the City boundary
but within its Sphere of Influence (SOI). Given
the City’s unconventional City boundary, this
includes islands of developed unincorporated
Kern County land surrounded by the City
of Bakersfield that have resisted annexation
as well as adjacent, outlying communities in
East Bakersfield and Rosedale, among other
places. Additional bike facilities exist in the
unincorporated community of Oildale north
of the City, though these are considered
outside of the City’s SOI. Documenting
existing bicycle facilities within the City’s SOI
and beyond is important in understanding
how a connected bicycle network does and
can function across the urbanized area of
Greater Bakersfield.
A summary of the existing bicycle
infrastructure for the City and SOI is
provided in Table 3.
A map of the existing network of bicycle
facilities within the City, its SOI, and
surrounding areas is shown in Figure 2.
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Table 3: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure
Bikeway
Classification
Miles
(City)
% of Total
(City)
Miles
(SOI)
% of Total
(SOI)
Miles
(City + SOI)
% of Total
(City + SOI)
Class I Bike Path 34.3 11.5% 14.6 11.5% 49.0 11.5%
Class II Bike Lane 169.7 57% 24.0 18.9% 193.7 45.6%
Class III Bike Route 93.9 31.5% 88.2 69.5% 182.1 42.9%
Total 298.0 - 126.9 - 424.8 -
Figure 2: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure
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Bicycle Parking &
End-Trip Facilities
Secure, convenient bicycle parking can be
found throughout Bakersfield, especially
Downtown. Since the 2012 Bicycle
Transportation Plan was published, the City
has increased bicycle parking throughout
Downtown Bakersfield by over 150%,
installing over 30 bicycle parking racks
containing 60 additional spaces in 2016,
and an additional 20 bicycle parking racks,
containing 40 additional spaces, installed in
2017. Noteworthy locations providing public
bicycle parking in the City include:
• City Hall (also provides shower facilities
for employees)
• Bakersfield Community Development
Building (also provides shower
facilities for employees)
• California State University, Bakersfield
• Bakersfield College
• Bakersfield Sports Village
• Bike Bakersfield
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Figure 3: Existing Bicycle Parking Locations in Bakersfield 20 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
Existing Pedestrian Facilities
Existing pedestrian facilities in Bakersfield
consist of two major components: walkways
and crossings. This ATP contains tailored
pedestrian recommendations based on an
audit of existing conditions.
Sidewalks and Paths
Presence
Without walkways, it can be difficult for those
traveling on foot to navigate the City safely,
especially on busy or high-speed roadways.
Some areas of Bakersfield are missing
sidewalks, making it especially difficult for
those using mobility assistance devices to
access destinations within their community.
Character
In addition to the presence of walkways,
their quality, or character, is another
key component. Aspects of walkway
character includes:
• Width: Some walkways in Bakersfield are
not wide enough to meet the existing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements, making it more difficult for
those with mobility challenges to traverse
the City. Walkway width may need to be
increased in areas with high pedestrian
traffic volumes to ensure all users can
safely fit in the facility, such as around
schools or entertainment venues.
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Figure 4: Current Bicycle Activity
Bikeability
As shown in Figure 4, bicycle activity is concentrated near downtown Bakersfield, where there is a higher density of bike infrastructure and parking. Greater investment in infrastructure will create more connections between Bakersfield’s neighborhoods and downtown, creating more options to commute to and from downtown and between residential neighborhoods. The map shows bicycle activity also concentrated on major arterials, many of which feature existing bike lanes or are programmed to receive improvements as part of existing plans or this ATP. 21 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
• Vehicle Separation: Distance from vehicles influences the perceived safety of sidewalks due to the proximity of high-speed vehicles.
Increased distance or vertical separation could improve the existing character.
• Vehicle Access: Pedestrians on walkways experience conflict points with motorists at vehicle access points such as driveways. While vehicle access must be maintained, conflict points also pose safety risks to pedestrians.
Conditions
Walkway conditions influence the quality of the pedestrian network. If sidewalks are unusable or pose safety risks due to their condition, they are no longer a fully functioning aspect of the network, especially for those with additional mobility needs.
• Repairs: Existing walkways with sufficient character but poor conditions should be repaired to restore that aspect of the network. • Curb Ramps: All users should be able to easily access walkways, even if they are elevated off the roadway. Existing walkways without ADA compliant curb ramps should be upgraded to ensure this portion of the network is accessible to all users.
Crossings
Presence
Clearly marked crosswalks are vital to facilitating safe crossings.
Motorists pose less safety risks to pedestrians when crosswalks are visible since they are more likely to expect the presence of a pedestrian and can react more quickly. Currently, there are numerous intersections throughout Bakersfield that could be improved, such as those with crossings that are:
• Absent: Without any marked crossings for pedestrians. • Missing Legs: Have marked crossings on some approaches, but not others.
• Low-Visibility: Faded or could be improved through restriping using high-visibility techniques.
Crosswalk Type
The existing crosswalks in Bakersfield could be improved by upgrading the crossing type, through modification such as:
• Advanced Stop Bar: Encourages vehicles to stop 5-10 feet before an intersection, increasing safety for pedestrians as well as providing cyclists a place to stop closer to the intersection.
• High-Visibility: higher contrast can be achieved between the crosswalk and the roadway through bright colors, retroreflective materials, increased width, or edge lines. Common high-visibility designs include:
Crossing Distance
The length between crosswalks affects the usability of the network.
When crossings are not offered along the routes people would like to use, also known as a desire line, some will cross at unsafe locations to get to their destination. Currently, there are areas in Bakersfield with long distances between marked crossings.
Curb Ramps
For all users to safely cross, accessible curb ramps must be provided on all approaches. Crossings should be upgraded with ADA compliant curb ramps in a state of good repair on all approaches, including at midblock crossings.
Bar
Pairs
Continental
Crosswalks
Ladder
Crosswalks
Zebra
Crosswalks
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Walkability
Currently, pedestrian activity is concentrated
around heavily trafficked areas of the City,
including near activity centers and smaller,
denser city blocks like Downtown Bakersfield.
As shown in Figure 5, pedestrian activity is
concentrated in multiple areas rather than
along major corridors. The walkability of
Bakersfield is dependent on several factors,
most notably the city block density, presence
of sidewalks, and the distance between
destinations. Areas of the City that lack
infrastructure but are near activity centers
have the greatest need for pedestrian
infrastructure upgrades and should be
targeted first. These areas include Downtown
Bakersfield, on Arterial/Collector streets
through residential neighborhoods, northeast
of Downtown to Bakersfield College, and the
connection of newer outlying residential areas
(Southwest/West/Northwest Bakersfield) to
commercial corridors.
Figure 5: Current Pedestrian Activity
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Safety Trends
Everyone deserves to travel safely, regardless of their mode of choice.
Pedestrians and cyclists are significantly overrepresented in fatal and serious injury crashes across Bakersfield, as shown in Figure 6 below.
For a more detailed breakdown of crash history, including a map of high collision activity, please refer to Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report.
Equity
Addressing equity is an important consideration in the ATP plan.
Several equity platforms were analyzed for the analysis, including CalEnviroScreen and Justice40 Communities, as well as locations identified as heat islands / hot spots. Communities in these areas experience disproportionate transportation challenges.
Disadvantaged Communities
CalEnviroScreen and Justice40 are mapping tools developed to identify communities disproportionally affected by environmental and health concerns. The disparity across the City is stark. Central and Southeast Bakersfield contain some of the most pollution-burdened areas in California, while areas of West Bakersfield and Northwest Bakersfield largely show scores below the 40th percentile.
Justice40 results mirror those of CalEnviroScreen. Roughly half of Bakersfield is considered disadvantaged in one or more Justice40 categories, and almost entirely in Central and Southeast Bakersfield.
These communities face transportation barriers, have a greater proportion of low-income households, and experience elevated levels of diesel particulate matter exposure.
Fatal Serious Injury Other
2%
5%
93%
4%
10%
86%
16%
21%
64%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
VEHICLE ONLY
BICYCLIST
PEDESTRIAN
Figure 6: Collision Severity by Type
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Environmental Considerations
In addition to examining CalEnviroScreen results, heat and tree equity within Bakersfield was analyzed. With large areas covered in heatabsorbent concrete and asphalt, urban areas generate a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect that disproportionately exposes urban residents to the negative health impacts of heat stress.
According to Climate Central, a nonprofit that researches and reports on the impacts of climate change, the intensity score for Bakersfield Heat Island is 5.4°F. However, residents in more urban areas of Bakersfield can experience a heat island intensity of over 9°F, as seen in Figure 7 below. Factors influencing the heat island in Bakersfield include:
• Albedo (the reflectivity /
absorption of heat property
of a surface, such as asphalt)
• Green Space
• Population Density
• Building Height
Trees are another component of urban infrastructure essential to public health and well-being, because they improve air quality and combat the UHI effect by cooling ambient temperatures through the provision of shade and evapotranspiration. The Tree Equity Score for Bakersfield indicates that Central Bakersfield, East Bakersfield, and Southeast Bakersfield have the highest need for investment in an urban tree canopy.
Source: Climate Central Urban Heat Hot Spots
Figure 7: Bakersfield Urban Heat Hot Spots
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25 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The City engaged with community members and stakeholders throughout the ATP process to better understand their unique experiences.
From Fall 2022 to Summer 2023, the City provided opportunities for community members to get involved and provide feedback.
City Website & Interactive Map
To reach residents that were unable to attend
in-person events, the City developed an ATP
website with an interactive map for locationspecific feedback. The Bakersfield ATP website (www.bakersfieldatp.com) was the
online hub for all information and updates
related to the ATP. The website provided
supporting materials, such as project details,
a project schedule, announcements, and
information in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.
Active Transportation Survey
A full list of responses from the ATP survey
can be found in Appendix C: Public Outreach.
The results indicate protected active
transportation facilities are needed to help
users feel safe. Key takeaways include:
• Parks and grocery stores were voted the
top destinations respondents wanted to
walk or bike to.
• Distracted drivers were voted the top
barrier preventing respondents from
walking or biking.
• All respondents would be more interested
in biking to key destinations if protected
facilities were provided.
Interactive Map
As a vital source of community feedback, the website provided community members with an interactive map. This map allowed users to select a location in Bakersfield and detail their experience with active transportation, identify active transportation barriers, and/or provide recommendations. Website visitors were able to place different color pins based on the type of comment they would like to make, as seen below in Figure 8:
Drag to comment ADA Walk Bike Other
Figure 8: Bakersfield ATP Interactive Map User Interface 26 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Common themes from the interactive map include:
• High speeds make crossing safely difficult. Vehicles are often given priority over active transportation users. This includes a lack of adequate walking time.
• Traffic calming is needed around schools and residential streets, indicated by multiple requests for traffic calming measures and more stop signs.
• Inadequate bike facilities at intersections cause unsafe interactions with vehicles.
• There is a strong desire for protected bike facilities. • The lack of quality of curb ramps makes it more difficult for those with disabilities to use sidewalks.
Outreach Events
National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual opportunity for law enforcement agencies to engage with their communities. On October 3rd, 2023, the City attended this event hosted by the Bakersfield Police Department as an avenue to receive input from stakeholders. Two multiple-choice questions were posted on boards:
• What mode besides a car would you prefer to use to travel for trips shorter than a mile?
• What would you like to see more of in Bakersfield?
Attendees could place a sticker to indicate their answer. Questions and options on the boards were displayed in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.
The questions and responses are shown in Table 4 and Table 5 below:
Table 4: What Mode Besides a Car Would You Prefer to Use to Travel for Trips Shorter Than a Mile?
Option Percentage of Responses
Bike or Electric Bike 40.0%
Walking 34.5%
Carpool 9.1%
Scooter, Skateboard, or Rollerblade 7.3%
Transit 3.6%
Wheelchair or Other ADA Device 3.6%
Secure Bike Parking 1.8%
Total 100%
Table 5: What Would You Like to See More of in Bakersfield? Option Percentage of Responses
Lighting 20.2%
Landscaping & Shaded Facilities 14.3%
Wider Sidewalks 11.9%
Traffic Calming & Reduced Speeds 10.7%
Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings 9.5%
Better Access to Bus Stops & Transit 9.5%
Secure Bike Parking 12.7%
Dedicated Bike Facilities 6.0%
Other:
» Safe Parks (2)
» Volleyball
» More Shade in Parks
» Safety for Kids
» More Shade & Parking
» Tether Balls
» Signalized Crossing
9.5%
Total 100%
27 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Active Transportation Summit and Festival
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the City, in cooperation with the organization “Blue Zones,” organized the Bakersfield Active Transportation Summit and Festival to hear feedback from community members about enhanced pedestrian crossings, bicycle parking, designated bicycle facilities, and more. The event allowed community members to learn more about the future of active transportation and encouraged residents to provide input on poster boards and surveys about what elements would best support their day-to-day experiences getting around Bakersfield.
Attendance
With over 500 people, the summit and festival drew a wide variety of attendees, including:
• Approximately 50 participants in the summit portion of the event following the festival
• 422 attendees registered through Eventbrite
• Bakersfield community members of all ages
• Mayor Karen Goh
• Council Member Bob Smith
• City Manager Christian Clegg
• Public Works Director Gregg Strakaluse
• Assistant Public Works Director Luis Topete
Figure 9: Community Members Use Sticky Notes to Indicate Preferred Safety Elements in Bakersfield Figure 10: An Overview of the National Night Out in Bakersfield 28 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Local Companies and Organization Booths
The event encouraged attendees to participate in a raffle that required interaction with at least ten of the local companies and organizations that participated in the event. Every attendee received a booklet that allowed them to get a stamp from each booth to enter the raffle. Various activities were sponsored by the local companies and organizations that kept the community entertained with bicycle obstacle courses, smoothie-making bicycles, cornhole, skateboard launch ramps, chalk art, caricature art, and roller-skating challenge courses. The event created a sense of community by encouraging various interactive activities related to active transportation. Booth participants included:
• Kern County Library
• Bike Bakersfield
• Blue Zones Project Bakersfield
• Bakersfield ARC, Quality Team Inc.
• A local caricature artist
• City of Bakersfield Police Department
• Bakersfield Skate Company
• Bakersfield Diamond City Minors Derby Team
• La Rosa Fruit Bars
• Tailored Burgers
• City of Bakersfield Public Works Department.
Active Transportation Summit
In the summit portion of the event, a presentation was conducted by the City, Kimley-Horn, and Blue Zones to inform the public about the ongoing process of the ATP. The presentation explained the purpose of an ATP and educated the public about existing walking, biking, and ADA accessibility conditions throughout the city.
The presentation included a national perspective of active transportation improvements that other states have implemented that the City of Bakersfield could adopt to improve mobility. The presentation demonstrated a toolkit to show the public what kind of treatments the City can implement, which included various bike facility classifications, bike intersection treatments, traffic calming treatment, pedestrian signal enhancement, and crossing enhancements.
The end of the presentation interactively engaged attendees to provide their feedback on what active transportation they wanted to see in the city. A creative table was also provided where attendees were asked to imagine a street and what they could improve using Streetmix, which allows users to design a cross-section for how they would like a street to look by choosing the arrangement and dimensions of vehicle lanes, sidewalks, bikeways, landscaping, medians, and more. Additional interactive boards were displayed around the venue to gather feedback from the public on where to implement traffic calming and mid-block crossing improvements, as well as which existing facilities they use and what connectivity they want to improve.
29 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Feedback
Throughout the event, different platforms were provided for the public to share their input about active transportation within the City of Bakersfield. Feedback from the public was collected through interactive boards, an interactive map, comment cards, and the ATP Map Survey to gain insight into active transportation needs within their community. The feedback received was compiled into different topics, including bike, walk, ADA, transit, traffic calming, and others. Most of the input collected by the public described the need for improvements in bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities, and connectivity. Table 6: Public Feedback Summary shows feedback topics.
◢ Walking
Feedback about pedestrian facility improvement
involved curb ramp redesign due to safety concerns and
ADA compliance. Installing sidewalks helped address
safety concerns and the need for increased pedestrian
access. The most common comment for pedestrian
facility improvements was crosswalks. Comments described the need for high visibility crosswalks and pedestrian leading intervals due to fatal collisions and safety concerns for children to access schools. ◢ Biking
Comments involving bicycle facility improvements
involved bike lanes and bike pavement markings. Bike
lane concerns were due to connectivity and safety
concerns when sharing the road with vehicles, and for a more enjoyable experience when commuting. Bike
pavement marking concerns were expressed due to safety concerns when sharing the road with vehicles. Additional comments from the public discussed the need to expand the bicycle network connectivity throughout the entire city. The need for additional bike facilities was expressed near residential and new developments.
◢ Traffic Calming
Comments from the public also addressed the need for
roadway improvements, which included lowering the
speed for streets, stop signs, speed bumps, and
chicanes. Residents proposed these improvements were
due to concerns about speeding.
Table 6: Public Feedback Summary
Topic Percentage
ADA 0.7%
Bike 22.7%
Transit 7.1%
Walk 37.6%
Other 12.8%
Traffic Calming 18.4%
Recreation 0.7%
Total 100.0%
30 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Figure 11: Attendees Listen to a Presentation at the
Bakersfield Active Transportation Summit
Figure 12: Attendees Visit Several Booths at the
Bakersfield Active Transportation Summit
Future Outreach Opportunities
Community engagement will continue at a project level as the ATP is implemented. Each trail segment will impact residents, communities, and businesses differently, and continued engagement will ensure that community input solicited and implemented. This will ensure that community needs and concerns are addressed throughout the entirety of the implementation process 31 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 4. RECOMMENDATIONS
4. RECOMMENDATIONS
This section provides recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, policies, and programs that complement the existing transportation network. This section also outlines the strategy used to develop these recommendations.
Strategies
The ATP considers existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as any planned infrastructure and associated project plans.
Alignment with existing and planned infrastructure ensures that the ATP does not duplicate or conflict with any recent or ongoing active transportation efforts.
/ Removal of Barriers:
The strategy for the ATP is to create a cohesive citywide bicycle network that minimizes the impact of multiple current active transportation barriers. Existing barriers to active transportation in the City of include freeways, canals, railroad tracks, arterial roadways with few pedestrian crossings, and corridors with high Levels of Traffic Stress (LTS). These barriers create limited options for cyclists and pedestrians to travel throughout the City and create safety hazards on routes where active transportation infrastructure already exists. Providing adequate methods to cross these barriers will create more direct routes for cyclists and pedestrians, enticing more people to bike and walk instead of drive.
/ Increasing Connectivity:
The ATP was created to increase connectivity within and between neighborhoods in the City. This provides safe, non-motorized transportation options to schools, parks, libraries, stores, and employment centers throughout the City. It will also allow residents to visit one another without the need for a car. The ATP’s proposed network also serves as an economic development tool for the City of Bakersfield, attracting companies to a city that provides a lower cost of living while still having an expansive multimodal transportation network.
/ Targeting Areas and Populations with the Greatest Need:
The ATP was developed to target improvements in areas with high potential for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, as well as those that improve equity levels for disadvantaged residents and communities.
Several data sources were reviewed to ensure the ATP improvements promote equity. These data sources included areas with high numbers of cyclists or pedestrian-involved vehicle collisions, areas with lower rates of vehicle ownership per household, areas with high senior (65 or older) or youth (17 and younger) populations, and areas with high heat stress and limited shade. Each census tract in the City was also examined using existing equity platforms including CalEnviroScreen (a State of California platform) and Justice40 and United States Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Communities (both USDOT platforms).
/ Community-Focused Approach:
Community engagement is critical for the development of the ATP.
Residents were invited to provide input on both broad and specific improvements through a series of in-person and virtual meetings, an online survey, and an interactive map. Using resident feedback to prioritize improvements can raise public support for the ATP process.
This qualitative input method refines the quantitative data analyzed as part of the ATP.
Finally, the ATP was developed to provide a wide range of possible funding opportunities. Special care was taken to ensure that proposed improvements are compliant with various state and federal funding programs. This will allow for greater financial flexibility for the City and for improvements to be completed promptly.
32 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 4. RECOMMENDATIONS Citywide Trail Network
Bakersfield’s arterial trail network creates a system for safely navigating the City without motor vehicles. Each of the 19 trails predominately moves users in one direction but connects to other trails, allowing users to easily change direction when needed. Trails will connect to many local streets, where non-motorists can reach their final destinations. Table 7 provides an overview of the key attributes of each of these trails.
Table 7: Summary of Proposed ATP Trail Network
Trail Number Trail Name Trail Type Total Mileage
1 30th Street to Niles Street and Monterey Street Class IV, with limited Class I, II, and III segments 5.92 2 Akers Road & McKee Road Class IV 4.50
3 Ashe Road Class IV, with limited Class III segments 4.28 4 Baker Street, King Street & Lotus Lane Mostly Class II, with significant Class I, III, and IV segments 6.31
5 Brimhall Road Mostly Class IV, with some Class I and III segments 3.28 6 Stine Road & Canal Class I and IV 5.20
7 Columbus & University to Choctaw Valley Mostly Class I and IV with some Class II and III segments 15.10
8 Friant-Kern & Arvin-Edison Canals Class I 11.68
9 H Street Class I and IV, with some class III segments 9.49 10 Jewetta Avenue & Buena Vista Road Class IV with some Class I and III segments 6.73 33 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 4. RECOMMENDATIONS Trail Number Trail Name Trail Type Total Mileage
11 Ming Ave and Belle Terrace Class IV, with some Class I, II, and III segments 8.55 12 Mount Vernon Avenue Class IV 3.01
13 Kern River & Buena Vista Canals Class I 6.09
14 Panama Lane & Arvin-Edison Canal Class I and IV 8.60 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal & Central Branch Canal Class I and IV, with some Class III segments 8.28 16 Rosedale Highway & 21st Street Class I and IV 9.01
17 BNSF Rail Line Class I 3.96
18 Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane Class I, with some Class IV segments 8.00 19 Virginia Avenue Class II, III, and IV 7.28
Each trail’s extents, connections, improvements, and key information is presented in Appendix D. Each trail sheet in this appendix also provides a visual overview of what classes of improvements are proposed for each trail section. Several point recommendations are provided along the trails, such as midblock crossings, traffic circles, signals, railroad crossings, and over and underpasses. These point recommendations indicate where new investments will better integrate the trails into the surrounding communities. Each trail will also be integrated into the communities with other elements such as street furniture, pedestrian-scale lighting, and additional greenery and canopy trees.
Table 7: Summary of Proposed ATP Trail Network
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Anticipated Future Demand
As components of this ATP are implemented, residents will begin shifting from driving to active modes of transportation. The National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s (NCHRP) 522 methodology was used to estimate the number of new cycling and walking trips based on the expanded network.
• Estimated new bicycle users: 27,704
• Estimated new pedestrian users: 21,886
Methodology
The NCHRP 552 Report presents national level research indicating that commute mode share can serve as a basis for estimating the overall mode share for cyclists and pedestrians through extrapolation and the use of a best fit formula. Subsequent validation indicates results of this analysis typically fall within the 95% confidence interval or provide a conservative estimate. For bikes, this involves calculating the population within a half mile, one mile, and one and a half mile buffers around the trails along with the local bicycle commute share from the U.S. Census Bureau into the model. For pedestrians, only the half mile buffer is considered, and the local pedestrian mode share from the U.S. Census Bureau is used.
The following data was utilized from U.S. Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2022:
• Population: Table B01001
• Mode Share: Table S0801
Analysis
NCHRP 552 methodology was applied to the trail system to estimate the impact of improvements on new bicycle users. To estimate the number of new pedestrian users, the NCHRP 552 was applied to trails that will serve pedestrians within the City. It does not include additional sidewalk improvements that the City is working on.
Each NCHRP 522 analysis generates a low, moderate, and high demand response estimate. For this case, the moderate estimate was chosen because the analysis does not capture programs, policies, or complementary investments that encourage active transportation and could lead to further increases in mode shift. Examples of non-network investments include bike parking and wayfinding.
Typologies
Typologies refer to the classification of roads based on their design, function, and characteristics. Active transportation typologies were developed to streamline the implementation process for the trail system. Typologies were divided into two major categories based on distinct implementation considerations, on-street and off-street. An illustration of the typologies can be found in Appendix F: Typologies.
On-Street
On-street active transportation facilities follow the traditional classification system as detailed in the Bicycle Classification System section of Chapter 1: Setting the Stage. This includes on-street:
• Class I Multi-Use Paths
• Class II Bike Lanes
• Class III Bike Routes
• Class IV Protected Bike Lanes
As part of the trail network, each of these bicycle facilities will be accompanied by an ADA compliant sidewalk with sufficient room for travel by pedestrians in both directions, whether users are walking or utilizing a device for mobility assistance.
On-Street Typology Factors
Distinguishing factors between on-street typologies include:
• Roadway functional class, which influences the width, speed, and capacity of a roadway
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• City right-of-way, which is how far the road can extend before interfering with neighboring residences or businesses
• Number of traffic lanes, which determines the capacity of the roadway, or how many vehicles can be accommodated
• Bicycle facility type, which must fit the roadway physically and functionally
• Sidewalk width, which helps determine pedestrian comfort • Intersection approaches, which influence roadway function due to interactions between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists Off-Street
Off-street active transportation typologies in this plan are all Class I multi-use paths to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians, since there will not be an adjacent sidewalk in all off-street locations. Offstreet trails have increased appeal to recreational users when compared to on-street facilities and can increase safety by separating active transportation users from motorists.
Off-Street Typology Factors
Off-street typologies are separated into corridor types based on the adjacent environment:
• Roadway
• Canal
• Railroad
• Park
• River
In addition to the corridor type, distinguishing factors for off-street typologies include:
• The dimensions of the available right-of-way and active transportation facility
• Crossing barriers such as freeways, railroads, or waterways Local Bike Network
After completing the core trail network, the City began searching for opportunities to facilitate connections between the core trails and the surrounding community. The process involved:
1. Auditing existing active transportation facilities, including considering opportunities for upgrades to a higher level of comfort
2. Collecting recommendations from other plans and analyzing their overlap (Please refer to Compatibility with Local and Regional Plans in Chapter 1 for more information)
3. Determining points of interest for active transportation users
4. Bridging gaps between and within neighborhoods that are often caused by high-speed roadways
5. Facilitating safe crossings throughout the community, including at high-speed roadways
Pedestrian Network
Enhancements
Additional pedestrian improvements will be needed to provide better neighborhood access to the ATP trail improvements and integrate them into the existing communities in Bakersfield. Examples of pedestrian improvements include:
1. Ensuring that sidewalk standards are met, including pavement condition, slope, and removal of debris
2. Improvements that are ADA compliant and comfortable for users with mobility challenges (these improvements can include haptic push buttons, tactile warning pads, and proper curb ramps)
3. Crosswalks that are updated or installed with new high-visibility striping, countdown heads, up-to-date push buttons, and leading pedestrian interval (LPI)
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4. Evaluation of potential for mid-block crossings, particularly in location where trip generating facilities are close together
5. Ensuring that conflict points make pedestrians highly visible, including bulb-outs, pedestrian refuge islands, HAWK signals, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons RRFBs
Programs & Policies
Improving active transportation does not stop at the expansion of the physical network. Policy and programmatic changes significantly impact the popularity of cycling and walking within cities. Revisions to active transportation-related engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation can transform the walking and biking environment within Bakersfield. The City website should be updated to ensure residents can easily access the ATP and all the resources included in this section.
Engineering
• Senior Pedestrian Phasing: Implement longer pedestrian phasing for crossings adjacent to senior living centers can provide a safer and more comfortable experience for those with mobility issues. • School Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) with Dynamic Blank Out No Turn On Red (NRTOR): Installing LPIs combined with dynamic blank out NRTOR around schools allows children to safely enter the crosswalk before vehicle traffic begins.
• Pedestrian Recall: Implement automatic pedestrian phasing along the trail system to decrease travel times for active transportation users.
• Detection: Implement improved technologies for identifying the presence of active transportation users on a corridor, such as loop detectors or video detection systems. This way, cyclists do not have to dismount to activate the traditional intersection pedestrian push-buttons.
• E-Bike Speed Limit: Regulate user speed of e-bikes to under 20 mph to increase safety for all users.
• Bike Parking: Continue the bicycle parking program, which allows residents to request installation of bicycle racks in front of local businesses by emailing [email protected]. Consider adding a request feature to Bakersfield Mobile.
• Lighting: Provide increased lighting to improve real and perceived safety. Utilize dark-sky lighting, when possible, to reduce light pollution.
• Shade: Increase tree canopy coverage over active transportation corridors to improve air quality, provide shade, and reduce the effects of urban heat.
• Placemaking: Create comfortable and aesthetically interesting active transportation corridors through placemaking, such as public art or street furniture.
• Wayfinding: Implement a wayfinding program as described in Appendix E: Wayfinding Signage to help guide users to their destinations as well as increased awareness of City investments in active transportation.
• Maintenance: Ensures bicycle and pedestrian facilities remain useable.
» Street & Bike Path Sweeping: Continue the scheduled
maintenance of bicycle facilities by the Streets Division of the Public Works Department on a monthly and as-needed basis. » Bakersfield Mobile: Encourage the use of the mobile app for reporting barriers to walking and biking so they can be more easily tracked by the City. This includes maintenance and safety issues such as potholes, ADA issues, or lack of lighting. » Roadway Maintenance: Continue accepting maintenance requests though an online service request form or through 661-326-3111.
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Education
• Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS): Offer opportunities to help students increase physical activity, socialization, independence, and academic performance while reducing congestion, environmental impacts, and isolation:
» Update the City website with a comprehensive webpage
dedicated to SRTS, including links to resources provided by the Kern Active Transportation Alliance (KATA).
» Continue updating the Safe Routes to Parks and Schools Web Map, which represents the various infrastructure improvements to school transportation corridors that the City’s Public Works Department has implemented or plans to implement.
» Prioritize active transportation marketing and outreach leading up to the first few weeks of each school year, when commute options are typically decided. Provide back-to-school resources for carpool matching, safety education materials, suggested routes, and enforcement information.
» Provide resources for schools to facilitate a walking school bus or bicycle train program. In these programs, groups of children walk or bike to school together under the supervision of adult volunteers to create a safe and organized way to commute to school without vehicles. Schools can provide safety equipment to students as well as incentives for parent volunteers.
» Facilitate a Golden Sneaker Contest between schools. Schools track the rates of students walking, bicycling, rolling, or carpooling while commuting, and the winner receives a trophy of a golden sneaker as well as other prizes. This promotes awareness and increases active transportation mode share.
» Encourage weekly, monthly, or annual Walk and Roll to School Day(s) to promote active transportation usage in students. » Sponsor student incentive programs where students log their use of alternative modes for commuting to school and receive a prize after earning enough trips.
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program: Continue implementing the traffic calming process outlined in the 2023 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Report and continue updating the associated map. • Bicycle Rodeos: Increase active transportation safety education opportunities for children in school through hands-on training provided by Bakersfield Police Department’s or Bike Bakersfield’s bike rodeos. Share public bike rodeos on the City’s social media accounts.
• Bike Kitchen: Expand access to tools and assistance for bike repair through the existing bike kitchen operated by Bike Bakersfield. • Road Skills Courses: Promote bike road skill courses offered by Bike Bakersfield to increase cyclists’ knowledge and safety. Share registration opportunities on the City’s social media accounts. Offer internal trainings to staff to ensure understanding of policies and best practices.
• Free bike Programs: Reduce the financial barrier to owning a bicycle and typically feature an education component. This could include support for:
» Recreation and Parks Department’s Build-A-Bike program.
Children ages 9 through 13 can participate in a two-week program at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center where they learn how to build, repair, maintain, and ride their bike. Bike rodeos are included to practice safety.
» Bike Bakersfield’s Earn a Bike program. After 12 hours of volunteer work, participants of all ages have the opportunity to assemble their own bike.
» Bike Bakersfield’s Loan-to-Own E-Bike program provides a free e-bike and safety accessories for one year to East and Southeast Bakersfield residents. If riders attend required workshops, group rides, and document 30 miles of weekly usage on the bike, they get to keep all the items they received.
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• Active Transportation Facilities Map: Publish The proposed trails map on the City’s website as an interactive map, where site visitors can stay up to date on which portions of the network have been implemented.
• Event Booths: Host booths at farmers markets and other community events to promote active transportation and offer safety resources. • Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Section’s Education Program: Incorporate active transportation content into this teenoriented program.
Encouragement
• Open Street Events: Facilitate an open street event such as Ciclovia, where a road is closed to all vehicles so those walking, biking, or rolling at any age can use the entire street safely.
• Regional events provide opportunities for increasing active transportation awareness, including:
» Rideshare Week: Bolster encouragement for Rideshare Week, where CommuteKern promotes biking, walking, or public
transportation for traveling to work or school.
» Bike Month: Promote events related to bike safety hosted by local organizations throughout the month of May.
» Bike-to-Work Day: Continue to foster City staff participation through raffles and a group ride. Continue to support Bike Bakersfield commuter booths.
• Community Rides: Provide a safe environment for cyclists to get outside and practice their skills by participating in
» Full Moon Ride: Continue to advertise the monthly bike ride along the Kern River Bike Path. This ride, which is appropriate for all ages and skill levels, draws approximately 100-175 participants each month.
» Ride Groups: Begin advertising other community rides, such as those organized by the Kern Active Transportation Alliance (KATA), Kern Wheelman, or the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association.
• Bike Buddy Program: Publicize the program facilitated by Bike Bakersfield, which matches new bike commuters with an experienced mentor.
• Kern Rideamigos: Promote the program offered through
CommuteKern, where commuters can enter their origin and destination to see existing carpool, transitpool, bike groups, and walking groups traveling the same route. Traveling in groups improves safety, saves money, and reduces emissions.
• Bike Valet: Increase awareness of the bike valet provided by Bike Bakersfield at concerts, festivals, and other major events using social media.
• Bus Pass Program: Offer free or discounted bus passes for students to facilitate multi-modal connections.
Enforcement
• Garage529: Publicize this program, which facilitates the return of stolen or lost bikes to their owners.
• Targeted Enforcement: Station officers at intersections with high rates of fatal and serious active transportation collisions to ensure safety for all users.
• Crosswalk Enforcement Program: Implement this initiative spearheaded by the Chicago Police Department. It involves one undercover police officer posing as a crossing pedestrian at a crosswalk. If motorists do not follow the law and stop for pedestrians, they will be pulled over by another officer stationed in a vehicle down the street.
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• Automated Enforcement such as red-light cameras can be combined with photo enforcement signage and awareness campaigns to encourage compliance with traffic laws.
• Law Enforcement Liaison: Create an active transportation law enforcement liaison role within the Bakersfield Police Department to ensure active transportation concerns are adequately addressed. • Law Enforcement Training: Provide comprehensive training on the traffic laws, legal rights, and collision reporting for active transportation users to law enforcement personnel. Create a one-page overview for distribution to law enforcement as well as the public
Evaluation
• Walk and Bike Audits: Evaluate walking and biking concerns such as comfort, safety, or access and identify potential solutions.
Collaboration between community members and trained
professionals leads to results drawing from multiple perspectives. • Roadway Safety Audit (RSA): In areas with high rates of serious injuries and fatalities, perform an RSA, or formal examination of the roadway to identify potential safety issues and recommend appropriate measures to enhance safety.
• Goal and Objective Updates: Track the effectiveness of the trail improvements in both a quantitative and qualitative manner. This includes resident surveys, community meetings, on-trail canvasing, pop-up events, bike and pedestrian counts, collision data, and bike and pedestrian travel data. Using this data, the City can further refine and adjust metrics and prioritization as needed.
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5. IMPLEMENTATION
Projects and Costs
The projects identified as part of the Bakersfield ATP include the 19 trails proposed as part of the overall trail network. Cost estimates were developed for each trail based on the class of improvements proposed and their lengths, along with other significant components such as new bridges that will require large investment. Table 8 displays the total cost for each trail, as well as a total estimated cost for implementation of the entire network.
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1 30th Street to Niles Street and Monterey Street
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
1-1 Class I Bike Facility 1.43 Mile $3,077,400 $4,400,700 1-2 Class II Bike Facility 0.06 Mile $515,000 $30,900
1-3 Class III Bike Facility 0.36 Mile $189,800 $68,300
1-4 Class IV Bike Facility 4.08 Mile $706,100 $2,881,000 1-5 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge 1 L.S. $2,040,000 $2,040,000 1-6 Intersection Treatments 15 each $12,000 $180,000
1-7 Bike Signals 30 Each $12,500 $375,000
1-8 Pedestrian Lighting 358 Each $13,000 $4,654,000
Subtotal $14,629,900
2 Akers Road & McKee Road
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
2-1 Class IV Bike Facility (Urban) 3.50 Mile $706,100 $2,471,500 2-2 Bike Signal 14 Each $12,500 $175,000
2-3 Intersection Treatments 8 Each $12,000 $96,000
2-4 Pedestrian Lighting 83 Each $13,000 $1,079,000
Subtotal $3,821,500
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail
42 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION 3 Ashe Road
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
3-1 Class III Bike Facility (Urban) 0.26 Mile $189,800 $49,300 3-2 Class IV Bike Facility (Urban) 4.02 Mile $706,100 $2,838,700 3-3 Intersection Treatments 12 Each $12,000 $144,000
3-4 Pedestrian Lighting 200 Each $13,000 $2,600,000
Subtotal $5,632,000
4 Baker Street, King Street & Lotus Lane
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
4-1 Class I Bike Facility 1.18 Mile $3,077,400 $3,631,300 4-2 Class II Bike Facility 3.27 Mile $515,000 $1,684,000 4-3 Class III Bike Facility 0.75 Mile $189,800 $142,400 4-4 Class IV Bike Facility 1.11 Mile $706,100 $783,800
4-5 Intersection Treatments 23 Each $12,000 $276,000
4-6 Pedestrian Lighting 456 Each $13,000 $5,928,000
Subtotal $12,445,500
5 Brimhall Road
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
5-1 Class I Bike Facility 1.02 Mile $3,077,400 $3,138,900 5-2 Class IV Bike Facility 2.26 Mile $706,100 $1,595,900 5-3 Intersection Treatments 7 Each $12,000 $84,000
5-4 Pedestrian Lighting 0 Each $13,000 $0
Subtotal $4,818,800
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail
43 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION 6 Stine Road & Canal
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
6-1 Class I Bike Facility 3.59 Mile $3,077,400 $11,047,900 6-2 Class IV Bike Facility 1.61 Mile $706,100 $1,136,900 6-3 Intersection Treatments 13 Each $12,000 $156,000
6-4 Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $17,000,000 $17,000,000
6-5 Pedestrian Lighting 563 Each $13,000 $7,319,000
Subtotal $36,659,700
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail
7 Columbus & University to Choctaw Valley
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
7-1 Class I Bike Facility 11.54 Mile $3,077,400 $35,513,200 7-2 Class II Bike Facility 0.18 Mile $515,000 $92,700
7-3 Class III Bike Facility 0.37 Mile $189,800 $70,200
7-4 Class IV Bike Facility 3.01 Mile $706,100 $2,125,500 7-5 Intersection Treatments 19 Each $12,000 $228,000
7-6 Pedestrian Lighting 1416 Each $13,000 $18,408,000
Subtotal $56,437,600
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8 Friant-Kern & Arvin-Edison Canals
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
8-1 Class I Bike Facility (Canal) 5.37 Mile $3,077,400 $16,525,600 8-2 Kern River Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $12,750,000 $12,750,000 8-3 Kern Canal Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $13,600,000 $13,600,000 8-4 Arvin-Edison Canal Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $3,400,000 $3,400,000 8-5 Intersection Treatments 16 each $12,000 $192,000
8-6 Pedestrian Lighting 1087 Each $13,000 $14,131,000
Subtotal $60,598,700
9 H Street
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
9-1 Class I Bike Facility 6.37 Mile $3,077,400 $19,603,000 9-2 Class III Bike Facility 0.52 Mile $189,800 $98,700
9-3 Class IV Bike Facility 2.59 Mile $706,100 $1,828,885 9-4 Intersection Treatments 32 Each $12,000 $384,000
9-5 Pedestrian Lighting 424 Each $13,000 $5,512,000
Subtotal $27,426,600
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10 Jewetta Avenue & Buena Vista Road
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
10-1 Class I Bike Facility 1.74 Mile $3,077,400 $5,354,700 10-2 Class III Bike Facility 0.55 Mile $189,800 $104,400 10-3 Class IV Bike Facility 4.44 Mile $706,100 $3,135,200 10-4 Intersection Treatments 17 Each $12,000 $204,000
10-5 Pedestrian Lighting 267 Each $13,000 $3,471,000
Subtotal $12,269,300
11 Ming Ave and Belle Terrace
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
11-1 Class I Bike Facility 0.41 Mile $3,077,400 $1,261,700 11-2 Class II Bike Facility 0.31 Mile $515,000 $159,700 11-3 Class III Bike Facility 0.19 Mile $189,800 $36,000 11-4 Class IV Bike Facility 7.64 Mile $706,100 $5,394,900 11-5 Intersection Treatments 23 Each $12,000 $276,000
11-6 Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $4,250,000 $4,250,000
11-7 Pedestrian Lighting 343 Each $13,000 $4,459,000
Subtotal $15,837,300
46 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION 12 Mount Vernon Avenue
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
12-1 Class I Bike Facility 0.56 Mile $3,077,400 $1,723,300 12-2 Class IV Bike Facility 2.45 Mile $706,100 $1,730,000 12-3 Intersection Treatments 13 Each $12,000 $156,000
12-4 Pedestrian Lighting 9 Each $13,000 $117,000
Subtotal $3,726,400
13 Kern River & Buena Vista Canals
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
13-1 Class I Bike Facility (Canal) 5.91 Mile $3,077,400 $18,187,400 13-2 Class I Bike Facility (Urban, Park) 0.18 Mile $761,300 $137,000 13-3 Intersection Treatments 16 Each $12,000 $192,000
13-4 Pedestrian Lighting 877 Each $13,000 $11,401,000
Subtotal $29,917,500
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail
14 Panama Lane & Arvin-Edison Canal
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
14-1 Class I Bike Facility 5.20 Mile $3,077,400 $16,002,500 14-2 Class IV Bike Facility 3.40 Mile $706,100 $2,400,900 14-3 Intersection Treatments 32 Each $12,000 $384,000
14-4 Pedestrian Bridge 1 L.S. $11,900,000 $11,900,000
14-5 Pedestrian Lighting 753 Each $13,000 $9,789,000
Subtotal $40,476,300
47 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal & Central Branch Canal
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
15-1 Class I Bike Facility 6.49 Mile $3,077,400 $19,972,300 15-2 Class III Bike Facility 0.13 Mile $189,800 $24,700 15-3 Class IV Bike Facility 1.67 Mile $706,133 $1,179,200 15-4 Intersection Treatments 29 Each $12,000 $348,000
15-5 Pedestrian Lighting 796 Each $13,000 $10,348,000
Subtotal $31,872,200
16 Rosedale Highway & 21st Street
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
16-1 Class I Bike Facility 4.06 Mile $3,077,400 $12,494,200 16-2 Class IV Bike Facility 4.95 Mile $706,100 $3,495,460 16-3 Intersection Treatments 25 Each $12,000 $300,000
16-4 Pedestrian Lighting 767 Each $13,000 $9,971,000
Subtotal $26,260,600
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail
17 BNSF Rail Line
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
17-1 Class I Bike Facility (Railway) 3.96 Mile $3,077,400 $12,186,500 17-2 Intersection Treatments 2 Each $12,000 $24,000
17-3 Pedestrian Lighting 800 Each $13,000 $10,400,000
Subtotal $22,610,500
48 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION 18 Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
18-1 Class I Bike Facility (Railway) 5.66 Mile $3,077,400 $17,418,100 18-2 Class I Bike Facility (Canal, Existing to be Modified) 0.99 Mile $3,077,400 $3,046,600 18-3 Class IV Bike Facility 1.35 Mile $706,100 $953,300 18-4 Intersection Treatments 14 Each $12,000 $168,000
18-5 Pedestrian Lighting 579 Each $13,000 $7,527,000
Subtotal $29,113,000
Table 8: Cost of Improvements by Trail Total ATP Trail Subtotal $456,347,700 Contingency (20%) $91,269,500
Total ATP Trail Subtotal
with Contingency $547,617,200
Design (15%) $68,452,200
Total ATP Trail Subtotal
with Contingency & Design $616,069,400
19 Virginia Avenue
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
19-1 Class I Bike Facility 3.41 Mile $3,077,400 $10,493,900 19-2 Class II Bike Facility 2.66 Mile $515,000 $1,369,900 19-3 Class III Bike Facility 0.67 Mile $189,800 $127,200 19-4 Class IV Bike Facility 0.53 Mile $706,133 $374,300 19-5 Intersection Treatments 24 Each $12,000 $288,000
19-6 Pedestrian Lighting 705 Each $13,000 $9,165,000
Subtotal $21,818,300
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Figure 14: Priority Scores by Area and Existing and Proposed Trail Network
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50 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION Project Prioritization
Each of the 19 trails proposed as part of the ATP was ranked for implementation in a prioritization scheme. Each of these trails was analyzed for attributes such as:
• Trip generation
• Biking and walking propensity
• Population and job density
• Estimated number of daily users compared to cost per mile • Proximity to disadvantaged communities and activity centers • History of bicyclist and pedestrian-involved crashes.
This allowed each of the trails to be scored relative to the goals and objectives of the ATP. Equity areas were factored into the prioritization process to ensure that improvements that benefit disadvantaged communities are implemented first.
This allowed each of the trails to be scored relative to the goals and objectives of the ATP. Each of the trails was then broken up into 1-4 segments based on any major barriers that may need to be constructed to complete the trail, such as a bridge. Figure 14 on the previous page displays a map developed that indicated which areas of the City feature the highest potential for bike and pedestrian mobility based on an aggregate score of various factors. For more information on this scoring methodology, see Appendix G: Prioritization Criteria. The full list of priority scores and ranking of trail segments are shown in Table 9.
Several factors may be barriers to implementation of the improvements proposed as part of this ATP. Cost is one of the primary barriers.
Build-out of this network is estimated to cost upwards of $640 million.
Therefore, these improvements will need to be constructed piecemeal as funds are available. Another barrier to implementation involves right-of-way acquisition and creation of easements. Some trails in the network run along existing canals and along railroad rights-of-way and will require negotiations with landowners and/or stakeholders.
Acquisition by the City of any additional land required to complete the trail network will also add to the cost of the project. Finally, public opinion could be a barrier to implementation, as the trail network will require modifications to a sizable portion of the City’s road network.
Implementation of the ATP can mitigate the aforementioned barriers in a variety of ways. Prioritization of improvements will ensure that the City will receive more immediate benefits and cost effectiveness of the ATP at early stages. This will also allow the City to position itself to be applicable for multiple funding sources for each trail. Also, continued outreach with stakeholders and residents can mitigate stresses caused by land acquisition. Education programs also play a critical role in the success of the ATP’s implementation. These can include safety campaigns, bike education classes, school events, and community ride-alongs that introduce residents to the trail network, as well as provide more information on what destinations can be accessed via the trails. Finally, monitoring and evaluating the plan’s progress allows for adjustments and improvements to be made as needed.
51 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION Rank Trail Trail
Section Limit 1 Limit 2 Length (Miles) Daily Users Total Cost Score Implementation Group 1
1 12 Mount Vernon
Avenue
1 of 1 Columbus/University to
Choctaw Valley Trail Virginia Ave Trail 3.01 1481 $3,727,852 121.3 2 11 Ming Avenue and
Belle Terrace 1 of 2 New Stine Rd Baker/ King/ Madison/ Lotus Trail 3.83 1051 $3,070,563 115.5 3 11 Ming Avenue and
Belle Terrace 2 of 2 Jewetta to Buena Vista Trail New Stine Rd 4.72 1296 $3,784,089 88.7 4 2 Akers Road &
McKee Road 1 of 1 Pacheco Rd Mountain Ridge Dr 3.50 644 $3,822,111 81.3 5 4 Baker Street, King Street
& Lotus Lane 1 of 2 Columbus/University to Choctaw Valley Trail Ming Ave/
Belle Terrace Trail 4.30 1128 $8,495,703 56.8
Implementation Group 2
6 1 30th Street to Niles Street
and Monterey Street 1 of 2 Golden State Ave Vernon Ave 4.44 888 $5,527,253 48.3 7 1 30th Street to Niles Street
and Monterey Street 2 of 2 Kern River Trail Golden State Ave 1.49 298 $1,854,867 44.2 8 6 Stine Road
& Canal 1 of 3 Stockdale Hwy Grissom St 2.27 663 $5,319,771 42.9 9 6 Stine Road
& Canal 2 of 3 Kern River Trail Stockdale Hwy 1.72 502 $4,030,839 40.5 10 3 Ashe
Road 1 of 3 Rio Bravo Dr District Blvd Railroad Spur 2.95 743 $3,882,615 37.4 Table 9: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments 52 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION Rank Trail Trail
Section Limit 1 Limit 2 Length (Miles) Daily Users Total Cost Score Implementation Group 3
11 4 Baker Street, King Street
& Lotus Lane 2 of 2 Ming Ave/ Belle Terrace Trail
Venola Railway to
White St Trail 2.00 564 $3,951,529 36.9
12 3 Ashe
Road 2 of 3 Venola Railway to White St Trail
Panama Lane &
Canal Trail 1.01 254 $1,329,302 36.6
13 9 H
Street
1 of 2 Columbus/ University to
Choctaw Valley Trail
Asphalto/
Sunset Railroad Branch 5.67 1578 $16,388,188 36.0
14 19 Virginia
Avenue
1 of 2 Stockdale Christian School Asphalto/
Sunset Railroad Branch 4.48 1224 $13,427,840 33.9
15 9 H
Street
2 of 2 Asphalto/
Sunset Railroad Branch Taft Hwy 3.82 1063 $11,041,072 32.7 Implementation Group 4
16 14 Panama Lane &
Arvin-Edison Canal 1 of 2 Q St to Central Branch/ Kern Island Canal Trail Friant-Kern Canal Trail 4.69 1024 $10,025,604 26.3 17 19 Virginia
Avenue
2 of 2 Asphalto/
Sunset Railroad Branch Fairfax Rd 2.80 765 $8,392,400 25.7 18 18 Asphalto Rail Line
& White Lane 1 of 2 Baker/ King/ Madison/ Lotus Trail Gosford Rd 5.97 1666 $21,727,235 24.8 19 6 Stine Road
& Canal 3 of 3 Grissom St Venola Railway to White St Trail 1.21 353 $2,835,648 24.2 20 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal
& Central Branch Canal 1 of 4 BNSF Railroad Main Line SR 58 1.52 375 $5,844,260 23.8 Table 9: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments 53 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION Rank Trail Trail
Section Limit 1 Limit 2 Length (Miles) Daily Users Total Cost Score Implementation Group 5
21 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal
& Central Branch Canal 2 of 4 SR 58 Planz Rd 2.37 585 $9,112,432 22.8 22 3 Ashe
Road 3 of 3 District Blvd Railroad Spur Venola Railway to White St Trail 0.32 81 $421,165 20.9 23 5 Brimhall
Road 1 of 1 Allen Rd Friant-Kern Canal Trail 3.28 452 $4,819,261 20.4 24 10 Jewetta Avenue
& Buena Vista Road 1 of 2 Santa Fe Way/BNSF Railroad Trail Venola Railway to
White St Trail 5.73 871 $10,447,094 19.9
25 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal
& Central Branch Canal 3 of 4 Columbus/ University to Choctaw Valley Trail BNSF Railroad Main Line 1.84 455 $7,074,632 18.6 Implementation Group 6
26 15 Q Street, Kern Island Canal
& Central Branch Canal 4 of 4 Planz Rd Panama Lane & Canal Trail 2.56 632 $9,842,965 16.6 27 16 Rosedale Highway
& 21st Street 1 of 2 Kern River Trail Baker/ King/ Madison/ Lotus Trail 3.10 501 $9,016,642 15.5 28 14 Panama Lane &
Arvin-Edison Canal 2 of 2 Friant-Kern Canal Trail Old River Rd/Canal Trail 3.92 856 $8,379,610 15.3 29 18 Asphalto Rail Line
& White Lane 2 of 2 Gosford Rd Jewetta to Buena Vista Trail 2.03 566 $7,387,987 12.9 30 8 Friant-Kern &
Arvin-Edison Canals 1 of 2 Laurelglen Blvd Panama Lane & Canal Trail 2.60 427 $8,001,667 12.4 Table 9: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments 54 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan 5. IMPLEMENTATION Rank Trail Trail
Section Limit 1 Limit 2 Length (Miles) Daily Users Total Cost Score Implementation Group 7
31 8 Friant-Kern &
Arvin-Edison Canals 2 of 2 Kern River Laurelglen Blvd 2.77 455 $8,524,853 11.6 32 10 Jewetta Avenue
& Buena Vista Road 2 of 2 Venola Railway to White St Trail Panama Lane &
Canal Trail 1.00 152 $1,823,227 10.8
33 16 Rosedale Highway
& 21st Street 2 of 2 Allen Rd Kern River Trail 5.92 956 $17,245,419 10.6 34 7 Columbus & University
to Choctaw Valley 1 of 3 Valley Ln/ Morning Dr
Hart Memorial Park/
Kern River Golf Course 7.40 726 $27,658,879 8.4
35 7 Columbus & University
to Choctaw Valley 2 of 3 Kern River Trail River Blvd 2.26 222 $8,447,172 8.1 Implementation Group 8
36 13 Kern River &
Buena Vista Canals 1 of 2 California State University Bakersfield Vista Del Mar Ave 4.61 662 $22,647,547 6.6 37 17 BNSF
Rail Line 1 of 2 Calloway Dr Friant-Kern Canal Trail 1.30 263 $7,433,796 6.1 38 17 BNSF
Rail Line 2 of 2 Hageman Rd Calloway Dr 2.66 537 $15,153,508 6.1 39 7 Columbus & University
to Choctaw Valley 3 of 3 River Blvd Morning Dr 5.44 533 $20,333,013 6.0 40 13 Kern River &
Buena Vista Canals 2 of 2 Vista Del Mar Ave Panama Lane & Canal Trail 1.48 212 $7,270,795 5.1 Table 9: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments 55 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
Project Funding Program
The top five ranked trail segments, which all make up implementation group 1, are as follows:
1. Mount Vernon Trail (full extents)
2. Ming Ave / Belle Terrace Trail Segment 1 (east of New Stine Rd)
3. Ming Ave / Belle Terrace Trail Segment 2 (west of New Stine Rd)
4. Akers / McKee Trail (full extents)
5. Baker / King / Madison / Lotus Trail Segment 1
(north of Ming Ave / Belle Terrace trail connection)
These trails featured the highest priority scores and would provide the highest cost effectiveness of the 40 trail segments. Therefore, these should be implemented before the remaining trail segments.
Each trail segment is a significant investment for the City that will most likely require additional funding beyond what is allocated in the City’s CIP. There are several funding sources available for ATP improvements.
Some of the common funding sources include:
• Maintenance Funding
• Developer impact fees
• VMT mitigation fees
• Special assessment districts
• Grant funding, including:
» Active Transportation Program (ATP)
» Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP)
» Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
» RAISE Discretionary Grants
» Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program » Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
» Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
» Urban Greening
» Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Program
» Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
» Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP)
» Local Streets and Roads (LSRP) Program
» Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
» Local Partnership Program
The projects in Implementation Group 1 could begin securing funds for design and construction as early as 2025. Grant funding opportunities for this group include the State of California’s Active Transportation Program, is scheduled to accept applications for Cycle 8 in 2026 for award in early 2027. The state’s Local Partnership Program will accept project nominations through November 20th, 2024 for award in 2025.
This program is also expected to be renewed in 2026 for award in early 2027. Caltrans’ HSIP Cycle 13 is expected to accept applications through the summer of 2026 for award in early 2027. HSIP funds can be used for intersection treatments or for Class II, III, and IV improvements.
Federal grants are also a good opportunity to fund Implementation Group 1. Safe Streets and Roads for All will continue to appropriate funds through 2026, and can be used on a variety of the treatments proposed as part of this plan. If released, additional cycles of the Reconnecting Communities Grant or Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs are an attractive option for trail segments passing through disadvantaged communities. Table 10 details several federal and state funding programs as well as eligible countermeasures for each.
The City is not solely limited to these funding sources, and will continue to monitor additional grant and other funding opportunities as they arise. It is also important to note that projects with higher priority scores tend to also have greater cost effectiveness. This is important to consider when applying for grant funding, as project in later implementation groups may not be eligible for the same funding mechanisms as prior projects.
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Countermeasures
Federal Programs State Programs
HSIPSS4ASTBGRAISERCNTOD Pilot*ATPLPPSCCPLRSP & SSARP*OTSSTP* Add or enhance lighting / / / / / / / / / /
Bike Boxes / / / / / / / / / / /
Curb extensions / / / / / / / / / / /
Education Programming / / / / /
Drivers Education Programs / / / / /
Visibility Campaigns / / / / /
Active Transportation Rodeos / / / / /
Safety Dashboards / / / / /
Enforcement / / / / /
Increased Patrols / / / / /
Targeted Safety Campaigns / / / / /
Install Bike Lane Through Intersections / / / / / / / / / / / Install Edge-Lines and Rumble Strips / / / / / / / / /
Install Flexible Bollards / / / / / / / / / / /
Install Pedestrian Refuge Island / / / / / / / / / / /
Install Raised Median / / / / / / / / / / /
Install Raised Bicycle Crossing / / / / / / / / / / /
Table 10: Countermeasure Toolbox and Potential Funding Sources *These programs fund planning activities only.
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Countermeasures
Federal Programs State Programs
HSIPSS4ASTBGRAISERCNTOD Pilot*ATPLPPSCCPLRSP & SSARP*OTSSTP* Install Raised Pedestrian Crossing / / / / / / / / / / / Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon / / / / / / / / / / / Install Separated Bike Lanes / / / / / / / / / / /
Install Sidewalk / / / / / / / / / / /
Install/Upgrade Pedestrian Crossing / / / / / / / / / / / Modify Signal Phasing to Implement
Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) / / / / / / / / / / / Road Diet / / / / / / / / / / /
Upgrade Pedestrian Countdown Heads / / / / / / / / / / / Widen Shoulder / / / / / / / / /
Table 10: Countermeasure Toolbox and Potential Funding Sources *These programs fund planning activities only.
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Federal Programs
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), administered by the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is a core federal-aid program that aims to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.
Conceived through the Highway Safety Act of 1973, HSIP has been expanded and modified by multiple pieces of legislation in subsequent decades, most recently via the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The HSIP apportions funding as a lump sum for each state, which is then divided among various programs. A call-for-projects under HSIP is typically made at an interval of one to two years. The applicant must be a city, a county, or a tribal government federally recognized within the State of California.
California’s Local HSIP disburses grant funding to infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors. Projects must be identified based on crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, and other data-supported means that have been catalogued in a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRPS) or other qualifying Action Plan. HSIP funds are eligible for work on any public road or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail, or on tribal lands for general use of tribal members.
Projects eligible for HSIP funding must identify a specific safety problem and the proposed countermeasure(s) must be shown to substantially address said problem. The proposed project must be consistent with California’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).
Projects must be designed and constructed expeditiously, not require an acquisition of right-of-way amounting to more than 10% of a project’s construction cost, nor require extensive environmental review or mitigation. Certain countermeasures, such as curve realignments and shoulder widenings, which take longer periods of time to implement will need to show that other, lower-cost countermeasures have not been effective before consideration.
Additional information regarding this program at the Federal level can be found online at: https://highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip.
California-specific HSIP information – including dates for upcoming calls for projects - can be found at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/ local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safetyimprovement-program.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, administered by USDOT, has allocated $1 billion annually for multiple years of grants to projects aiming to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s streets and roadways through planning efforts, educational and enforcement programs, and infrastructure improvements.
Established by the BIL’s IIJA, the grant funds are disbursed directly from the federal government to awarded projects. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other special districts that are political subdivisions of a State, and federally recognized Tribal governments.
Two types of grants are available:
Planning and Demonstration Grants provide the development, completion, or supplement to a comprehensive safety Action Plan with a goal of developing a holistic, well-defined strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Demonstration activities are encouraged. An Action Plan that receives funding from the SS4A Program also qualifies a jurisdiction to apply for HSIP funding, even in the absence of an LRSP.
Implementation Grants fund projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan that address roadway safety problems. In addition to implementing physical infrastructure and programmatic improvements,
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Implementation Grants may also be utilized for supplemental action and demonstration activities and project-level planning, design, and development.
Projects funded by SS4A grants can be implemented on any class of public roadway. This program is not based on a benefit-cost analysis (BCA). Evaluation criteria are instead oriented to prospective projects’ alignment with the Safe Systems approach adopted by FHWA. There is a 20% local match requirement, though this can be attained in-kind via billable staff labor hours.
Additional information regarding this program, including specific examples of eligible grant projects and strategies, can be found online at: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A.
Surface Transportation Block Grants
Surface Transportation Block Grant program (STBG), administered by FHWA, provides flexible grant funding for projects to preserve and improve roadway safety conditions and performance.
The predecessor to the STBG program was first conceived through the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA) of 2005. Since then, it has been amended and evolved into its current form and was most recently reauthorized by the 2021 BIL’s IIJA. The STBG apportions funding as a lump sum for each state, amounting to approximately $1.25 billion for California each year, which is then divided among various programs and community sizes.
Projects are proposed by local agencies and the State for selection by a regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) or MPO. Projects must be included in an approved Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP). Project nomination schedules vary statewide for each RTPA or MPO. STBG funds are eligible for projects on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals.
Eligible project types vary considerably, with applicable uses for STBG funds spanning objectives from multimodal safety and operations improvements to environmental restoration, alternative fuels infrastructure, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technology deployment.
Additional information regarding this program at the Federal level can be found online at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisaninfrastructure-law/stbg.cfm California-specific STBG information can be found at: https://dot. ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ guide/funding-guidebook.pdf
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)
The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, administered by USDOT, provides large grants to road, rail, transit, and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives and have a significant local or regional impact by improving transportation infrastructure.
Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants, the RAISE grant program was established in the 2021 BIL’s IIJA, Congress has allocated approximately $14.3 billion for fifteen (15) rounds of projects that have significant local or regional impacts. Funds are disbursed directly from the federal government to project applicants, which may include any public entity including municipalities, counties, port authorities, tribal governments, MPOs, or others. This flexibility allows RAISE grant sponsors at State and local levels to obtain funding for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through traditional funding programs. The minimum RAISE grant award is $5 million in urban areas and $1 million in rural areas and may not exceed $25 million.
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Available grants including those for Planning Projects and Capital Projects. Eligible Capital Projects include improvements to a wide variety of surface transportation facilities, all of which can include facilities benefiting vulnerable road users even if not the primary focus. Considered especially necessary to advance the goals of the program are public road and non-motorized projects, transit-oriented development projects, mobility on-demand projects, and intermodal projects. Ensuring safe, reliable access for pedestrians and bicyclists is critical to the success of these projects/
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at:
https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/about
Reconnecting Communities and
Neighborhoods (RCN) Program
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program seeks to prioritize disadvantaged communities, improve access to daily needs, and foster equitable development by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that currently create barriers to community connectivity, mobility, access, and economic development.
The RCN Program was created by combining the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) established by the BIL’s IIJA and the Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant program created by the 2021 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Through this combined funding opportunity, the RCN Program offers three grant types:
Community Planning – projects may address planning to restore community connectivity, public engagement, assessing environmental impacts, and developing local anti-displacement policies and community benefit agreements. Eligible applicants include State, local municipalities, Tribal governments, MPOs, and non-profit organizations.
Capital Construction – projects may address a dividing facility, mitigating a burdening or polluting facility, or improving access and building or improving Complete Streets. Eligible applicants include the owner of the eligible facility proposed in the project or a partnership between said facility owner and any eligible Community Planning grant applicant.
Regional Partnerships Challenge - allows partnership between two or more agencies consisting of local governments, Tribal governments, MPOs/RPOs, State DOTs, and other non-public sector partners to tackle persistent equitable access and mobility challenges and reduce greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Projects are eligible for any transportation facility and its surroundings that serve as a barrier to a community – thus, improvements can be made on any roadway classification. By using the RCN Program to create and/or improve multimodal connections between currently separated communities, projects can readily implement countermeasures that improve safety for vulnerable road users.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at:
https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rcnprogram
Capital Investment Grants Program –
Transit-Oriented Development Planning
Funded through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants Program, the pilot program for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning assists efforts to focus growth around transit stations to create compact, mixed-used communities with easy access to jobs and services.
Born out of MAP-21 in 2012, the BIL’s IIJA continued the competitive TOD planning grant program with $14 million of funding through 2026.
Eligible applicants include the State, cities, counties, and other local governmental authorities.
Eligible grant activities include comprehensive or site-specific planning for projects that seek to enhance economic development and transit ridership, facilitate multimodal connectivity and accessibility, and increase access to transit hubs for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
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Planning must support an eligible transit capital project, defined as either a new fixed guideway project or core capacity improvement project as defined by FTA.
By adding and improving upon facilities serving vulnerable road users accessing transit stations, applicants can easily utilize these grant funds to satisfy the goals of the program and this report.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/fact-sheet-pilot-programtransit-oriented-development-planning State Programs
The following is a list of grant programs available from the State of California to fund the planning and implementation of countermeasures.
Active Transportation Program (ATP)
The Active Transportation Program (ATP), administered by Caltrans, funds projects that encourage increased mode share for walking and bicycling, improve mobility and safety for non-motorized users, enhance public health, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
The ATP program was created in 2013 via Senate Bill 99 (SB 99) and Assembly Bill 101 (AB 101), consolidating several federal and state transportation programs. In 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act, authorized $100 million annually to be directed from the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account to the ATP, significantly augmenting the available funding.
Eligible applicants include local, regional, or state agencies, Caltrans, transit agencies, natural resources or public land agencies, public schools or school districts, Tribal governments, certain non-profit organizations, and any other entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation and recreational trails.
Projects eligible for this funding can be implemented on any roadway classification, and include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects, pedestrian and bicycle planning projects, and non-infrastructure programs related to education and enforcement.
This program funding is provided annually. The ATP call for projects typically comes out in the spring. Information on this program and cycles can be found online at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/localassistance/fed-and-state-programs/active-transportation-program.
Local Partnership Program (LPP)
The Local Partnership Program (LPP), administered by the Caltrans, provides funding for transportation improvements related to aging infrastructure, road conditions, active transportation, transit, and rail, and those that provide health and safety benefits.
Created by SB 1, the LPP continuously appropriates $200 million annually from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account to local and regional transportation agencies that have sought and received voter approval of taxes or that have imposed fees dedicated solely for transportation improvements. Funds are distributed through a 40% statewide competitive grant component and a 60% formulaic grant component.
Projects can be implemented on any roadway classification and may include improvements to the State Highway System or local road system, improvements to transit facilities, improvements to pedestrian and bicycle safety or mobility, environmental mitigation, road maintenance and rehabilitation, and other transportation improvement projects.
With dedicated active transportation components and widespread applicability across transportation facilities, the LPP can be utilized in many ways to improve safety for vulnerable road users by implementing infrastructure-related countermeasures from the toolbox.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at:
https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/local-partnership-program
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Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP)
The Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) provides funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion
throughout the State.
Also born out of SB 1, the SCCP makes $250 million available annually to projects that implement specific transportation performance improvements and are already identified in a regional transportation plan (RTP) and are part of a comprehensive corridor plan. Eligible applicants include a regional transportation planning agency or county transportation commission or other authority responsible for preparing an RTP, generally RTPAs or MPOs. SB 1 requires preference to be given to comprehensive corridor plans that demonstrate collaboration between Caltrans and local or regional partners, reflecting a comprehensive planning approach. No more than half the available funding each year can be awarded to projects nominated exclusively by Caltrans.
Eligible projects may be implemented on the State Highway System, local streets and roads, public transit facilities, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, or a combination thereof. Project types include adding new or improving existing transit and rail infrastructure, transit hubs, first/ last-mile connections to transit hubs, closing gaps in street and active transportation networks, safety improvements, innovative technologies, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and more, giving a wide range for infrastructure-related countermeasures to be implemented.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at: https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/solutions-for-congestedcorridors-program Local Roadway Safety Plans (LRSPs) and
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Programs (SSARP)
Local Roadway Safety Plans (LRSPs) and Systemic Safety Analysis Report Programs (SSARPs) are programs administered by Caltrans that fund planning and analysis activities at the local agency level.
LRSPs provide a means for providing local and rural road owners with an opportunity to address unique safety needs in their jurisdictions while contributing to the success of the State’s SHSP. The process of preparing an LRSP creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze safety problems and recommend safety improvements, while facilitating the development of local agency partnerships and collaboration. The LRSP produces a prioritized list of improvements and actions that offer a proactive approach to addressing safety needs and demonstrates agency responsiveness to safety challenges.
The SSARP was established in 2016, with state funding made available by exchanging the local HSIP federal funds for State Highway Account (SHA) funds. The intent of this program is similar to the LRSP, assisting local agencies in performing a collision analysis, identifying safety issues on their roadway networks, and developing a list of systemic lowcost countermeasures.
LRSPs, SSARPs, or an equivalent Action Plan are required by the State to apply for local HSIP funding. All of the countermeasures from the toolbox are applicable for inclusion for planning purposes within an LRSP or SSARP.
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) offers grant funding for projects aiming to improve traffic safety, including programmatic projects related to enforcement and education. Grant applications must be supported by local crash data and relate to one of OTS’s priority programs, which includes pedestrian and bicycle safety as well as general roadway safety and traffic records.
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Eligible applicants include public entities such as local, regional, or state agencies, transit agencies, public schools or school districts, Tribal governments, and certain non-profit organizations. Projects may be implemented along any roadway classification. Eligible projects must demonstrate how they will reduce traffic injuries and deaths in their respective priority program area.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at:
https://www.ots.ca.gov/grants/
Sustainable Transportation Planning (STP) Grants
The Sustainable Transportation Planning (STP) Grant Program, administered by Caltrans, aims to support Caltrans’ mission of providing a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. The STP Grant Program appropriates funds through three different grant programs:
Sustainable Communities Grants – funded by SB 1, these grants are intended to support and implement RTP Sustainable Communities Strategies/Alternative Planning Strategies (SCS/APS) and achieve State greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. Grants awards are split between a Competitive and Technical grant and a Formula grant.
Eligible applicants include public agencies, Tribal governments, and certain non-profits, with a minimum of 50% of funding reserved for projects in underserved communities, which include Tribal governments and rural communities. Eligible project types are broken into active transportation, corridor and freight, social equity, integrated housing, land use, and transportation, multimodal, safety, technical, and transit funding areas.
Climate Adaptation Planning Grants – funded by Senate Bill 198, these grants support local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level adaptation planning to identify adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure. Eligible applicants include public agencies, Tribal governments, and certain non-profits. Eligible projects include planning activities such as climate vulnerability risk assessments, planning for extreme weather events, Transportation Infrastructure Adaptation and Resilience Improvement Plans and project-level planning for capital projects, natural and green infrastructure planning, other technical feasibility studies and technical assistance, and development of educational resources.
Strategic Partnerships Grants – using federal funds, these grants are meant to identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies along the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans. A sub-category funds transit-focused planning projects that address multimodal transportation deficiencies.
Eligible applicants include RTPAs and MPOs. Eligible projects include a wide variety of planning activities, studies, and technical assistance for a range of federal planning factors with a transportation nexus, including economic development, safety, security, accessibility, environmental quality, and more.
Sustainable Communities Grants provide the most relevant funding opportunities for planning efforts that assist vulnerable road user safety. While the funds cannot be used to implement countermeasures listed in the toolbox, they can be used for project-level planning for any of the listed infrastructure countermeasures, including data gathering and analysis, reports, procurement of consultants, public outreach and workshops, and up to 30% design and conceptual drawings. Projects can be implemented along any roadway classification.
Additional information regarding this program can be found online at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/divisionof-transportation-planning/regional-and-community-planning/ sustainable-transportation-planning-grants
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Monitoring Implementation
Building out the improvements proposed in this ATP will take multiple years to complete. As improvements are implemented, the City must continually monitor the success of the ATP to ensure that improvements are well received and utilized. Successful monitoring relies on collecting useful information, and the City should focus on the following sources of information.
• Travel and Safety Data: The City can monitor how trail improvements affect the number of bicycle and pedestrian users, and the number of crashes involving active transportation users. Travel data can be collected through surveys, manual counts, or automated methods like censors, cameras, or big data.
• Performance Metrics: The City can establish performance metrics to monitor the success of the ATP improvements. These metrics can include tracking mode share, safety outcomes, air quality, and tracking usage across target demographic groups.
• Surveys: The City can distribute surveys to find out quantitative and qualitative information from users and non-users alike, including satisfaction, perceived safety, common origins and destinations, and preferred routes.
• Cost Benefit Analysis: The City should monitor how the trail improvements impact the local economy, communities, and environment through factors such as traffic congestion, air quality, property values, and external investment.
Engaging with stakeholders, such as local businesses, community organizations, residents, and advocacy groups, can provide valuable feedback on the effectiveness of improvements. Regular meetings and discussions can help identify challenges, address concerns, and track progress of the ATP.
Effective monitoring of the trail improvements outlined in this plan will allow the City to evaluate the effectiveness of the ATP to ensure that it is achieving the goals outlined in this plan, and to make adjustments to the routes and extents of each trail, as needed.
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6. APPENDICES
Appendix A Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B Conformance with Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Guidelines Appendix C Public Outreach
Appendix D Trail Profile Overviews
Appendix E Wayfinding Signage
Appendix F Typologies
Appendix G Prioritization Criteria
6. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B: Conformance with Caltrans Active
Transportation Plan Guidelines
Appendix C: Public Outreach
Appendix D: Trail Profile Overviews
Appendix E: Wayfinding Signage
Appendix F: Typologies
Appendix G: Prioritization Criteria
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Appendix A
CONFORMANCE WITH CALTRANS
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN GUIDELINES
Appendix B
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Item Requirement Section(s)
A
Mode Share: The estimated number of existing bicycle trips and pedestrian trips in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all trips, and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle trips and pedestrian trips resulting from implementation of the plan.
» Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Transportation Mode Share, Table 2: Means of Transportation to Work » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Anticipated Future Demand
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Monitoring Implementation
B
Description of Land Use/Destinations: A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns which must include, but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, major employment centers, major transit hubs, and other destinations. Major transit hubs must include, but are not limited to, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Destinations and Points of Interest C Pedestrian Facilities: A map and description of existing and proposed pedestrian facilities, including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Current Infrastructure Inventory, Existing Pedestrian Facilities » Ch. 1: Introduction - Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancements » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Existing Pedestian Facilities » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Pedestrian Network
F Bicycle Facilities: A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transportation facilities including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Current Infrastructure Inventory, Existing Bicycle Infrastructure » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Biking in Bakersfield, Table 3: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure I
Bicycle Parking: A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities. Include a description of existing and proposed policies related to bicycle parking in public locations, private parking garages and parking lots and in new commercial and residential developments. Also include a map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These must include, but not be limited to, bicycle parking facilities at transit stops, rail and transit terminals, ferry docks and landings, park and ride lots, and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Bicycle Parking and End-Trip Facilities » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Biking in Bakersfield, Bicycle Parking & End-Trip Facilities » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies, Engineering J Wayfinding: A description of existing and proposed signage providing wayfinding along bicycle and pedestrian networks to designated destinations.
» Appendix D - Wayfinding and Signage
» Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies, Engineering K
Non-Infrastructure: A description of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian education and encouragement programs conducted in the area included within the plan. » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies L
Collision Analysis: The number and location of collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities suffered by bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries, and a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan » Appendix A - Exisiting Conditions Report, Crash History » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today, Safety Trends
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Equity Analysis: Identify census tracts that are considered disadvantaged or low-income and identify bicycle and pedestrian needs of those disadvantaged or low-income residents, including lack connectivity to key destinations, mobility challenges, public health concerns, and safety issues. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Demographic and Equity Factors » Ch. 1: Introduction - Meeting Challenges, Equity Considerations: Finance & Health » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Equity
N Community Engagement: A description of the extent of community involvement in development of the plan, including disadvantaged and underserved communities. » Ch. 3: Community Engagement O
Coordination: A description of how the active transportation plan has been coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions, including school districts within the plan area, and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, housing or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, general plans and a Sustainable Community Strategy in a Regional Transportation Plan, and local or regional housing plans or process improvements that are adopted or in development.
» Ch. 1: Introduction - Plan Development Process
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Prioritization: A description of the projects and programs proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation, including the methodology for project prioritization and a proposed timeline for implementation. » Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Prioritization,
Table 2: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments » Appendix F - Prioritization Criteria
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Funding: A description of future financial needs for projects and programs that improve safety and convenience for bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area. Include anticipated cost, revenue sources and potential funding for bicycle and pedestrian uses.
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Project List
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Funding Program
R Implementation: A description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in implementing the plan. » Ch. 5: Implementation S
Maintenance: A description of the policies and procedures for maintaining existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of smooth pavement, ADA level surfaces, freedom from encroaching vegetation, maintenance of traffic control devices including striping and other pavement markings, and lighting .
» Ch. 1: Introduction - Goal 7: Maintenance & Preservation » Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Funding Program
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Resolution: A resolution showing adoption of the plan by the city, county, or district. If the active transportation plan was prepared by a county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, MPO, school district or transit district, the plan should indicate the support via resolution of the city(s) or county(s) in which the proposed facilities would be located.
» Adoption Resolution to be included upon final plan adoption
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Appendix C
TRAIL PROFILE OVERVIEWS
Appendix D
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
Appendix E
TYPOLOGIES
Appendix F
PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
Appendix G
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6. APPENDICES
Appendix A Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B Conformance with Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Guidelines Appendix C Public Outreach
Appendix D Trail Profile Overviews
Appendix E Wayfinding Signage
Appendix F Typologies
Appendix G Prioritization Criteria
6. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B: Conformance with Caltrans Active
Transportation Plan Guidelines
Appendix C: Public Outreach
Appendix D: Trail Profile Overviews
Appendix E: Wayfinding Signage
Appendix F: Typologies
Appendix G: Prioritization Criteria
66 EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
Appendix A
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Existing Conditions Assessment
March 2024
2 Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................4 Literature Review ..............................................................................................................................5 Programs & Policy Review ................................................................................................................7 Education...................................................................................................................................7 Enforcement...............................................................................................................................8 Encouragement..........................................................................................................................8 Policy .........................................................................................................................................8 Current Infrastructure Inventory .........................................................................................................9 Existing Roadway Network.............................................................................................................9 Existing Bicycle Infrastructure ...................................................................................................... 10 Class I Bicycle Paths................................................................................................................ 10 Class II Bicycle Lanes .............................................................................................................. 11 Class III Bicycle Routes............................................................................................................ 11 Class IV Protected Bicycle Lanes ............................................................................................. 11 Bicycle Parking and End-Trip Facilities......................................................................................... 12 Existing Pedestrian Facilities........................................................................................................ 14 Sidewalks and Paths ................................................................................................................ 14 Crossings................................................................................................................................. 15 Existing Transit Service................................................................................................................ 16 Demographic and Equity Factors..................................................................................................... 18 Demographics ............................................................................................................................. 18 Vehicle Ownership....................................................................................................................... 19 CalEnviroScreen Results ............................................................................................................. 23 Justice40 Census Tracts.............................................................................................................. 23 Urban Heat Island Intensity.......................................................................................................... 27 Tree Equity.................................................................................................................................. 27 Current Usage Patterns................................................................................................................... 30 Bicycle Activity............................................................................................................................. 30 Pedestrian Activity ....................................................................................................................... 30 Vehicle Traffic.............................................................................................................................. 33 3 Crash History............................................................................................................................... 33 Destinations & Points of Interest .................................................................................................. 34 Analysis of Existing Infrastructure.................................................................................................... 40 Walkability ................................................................................................................................... 40 Bikeability .................................................................................................................................... 42 Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress................................................................................................... 42 Islands of Low-Stress Connectivity ........................................................................................... 45 Needs Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 48 Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Appendix A – List of Active Transportation & Roadway Safety Projects............................................ 49 Appendix B – Policy & Programming Questionnaire......................................................................... 58 Appendix C – Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress Scoring Tables............................................................ 62 4 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide an assessment of existing conditions in the City of Bakersfield that will inform the recommendations put forth in the City’s Draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP). This document summarizes information gathered from a review of existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, City programs and policies, demographic and equity factors, current network usage patterns, and community engagement. An analysis of walkability and bikeability across the City’s transportation system is then presented before a discussion of key thematic active transportation needs, including identification of barriers that may inhibit system use and factors that will influence prioritization for recommended projects.
This document is organized into the follow sections:
• Literature Review
• Programs & Policy Review
• Current Infrastructure Inventory
• Demographics & Equity Factors
• Current Usage Patterns
• Analysis of Existing Infrastructure
• Needs Assessment
• Next Steps
5 Literature Review
This section identifies local and regional planning documents that were reviewed for their strategies, policies, and potential impacts on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the City and region, and thus, the development of the City’s ATP. From these planning documents, a list was compiled of planned and proposed bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and other roadway safety projects that will benefit active transportation users. Additional such were identified from the City’s annual published list of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. A full list of these projects is available in Appendix A.
City and regional plans that were reviewed for the ATP are summarized below, listed in order by year of adoption.
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (2002) The City of Bakersfield General Plan is a planning document which serves as a guide to the long-term physical development of the community in a series of twelve elements covering land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, downtown redevelopment, public services and facilities, parks, Kern River plan, and historical resources. The Circulation Element is the City’s plan for addressing its multimodal transportation infrastructure needs for its population. The City is currently undertaking an update to its General Plan with a horizon year of 2045, due for adoption in 2026.
Kern County Bicycle Master Plan (2012)
The Kern County Bicycle Master Plan and Complete Streets Recommendations provides a broad vision for increasing bicycle travel, developing strategies and actions to improve conditions for and encourage bicycling throughout the unincorporated portions of Kern County. The plan provides guidance for expanding upon existing bicycle infrastructure with a list of recommended projects that close gaps and increase access to the region’s network of bicycle facilities.
Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan (2013)
The City of Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan guides the future development of bicycle facilities and programs in the City. The plan also proposes recommendations to help the City create an environment and develop programs that support bicycling as a transportation and recreation option, encourage fewer trips by car, and support active lifestyles.
Kern Region Active Transportation Plan (2018)
The Kern Region Active Transportation Plan, led by the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG), aims to enhance walking, bicycling, and transit access in cities throughout Kern County. Aims to serve disadvantaged communities by providing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements and increasing access to transportation.
Bakersfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan (2020)
The City of Bakersfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan builds upon the recommendations of the Kern County Active Transportation Plan and the City’s Bicycle Transportation Plan to deliver a set of collision data collection tools, collision data analysis, and corridor improvements that can be applied throughout the city to improve safety for all.
6 Downtown Bakersfield Pedestrian Access to Transit Plan (2020) The goal of this plan is to suggest improvements to the pedestrian environment in Bakersfield to increase connectivity to planned and existing transit. The plan focuses on pedestrian conditions within a half-mile radius of the existing Amtrak station, the planned California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) station, and the planned bus rapid transit (BRT) route. Aims to serve disadvantaged communities by providing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements and increasing access to transportation.
Bakersfield Local Roadway Safety Plan (2022)
The City of Bakersfield’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) is a comprehensive plan that creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze traffic safety related issues and recommend projects and countermeasures. The main goal of the LRSP is to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions through a prioritized list of improvements that can enhance safety on local roadways.
Caltrans District 6 Active Transportation Plan (2022)
The Caltrans Active Transportation Plan for District 6 is part of a comprehensive effort to identify locations with bicycle and pedestrian needs in each Caltrans district. The plan will be used in conjunction with Caltrans’ agency partners to address active transportation needs in future planning, construction, and maintenance projects.
In addition to review of the aforementioned planning documents, coordination was undertaken with the City’s Recreation and Parks Department regarding their Trails Master Plan to ensure recommendations provided within the ATP were not duplicitous yet rather complemented those provided within the Trails Master Plan. The Trails Master Plan is undergoing development concurrently with the ATP and is expected to be adopted in Spring 2024.
7 Programs & Policy Review
This section identifies existing education, encouragement, and enforcement programs, policies, and ordinances relevant to active transportation in the City. Information was acquired from the City website, review of City and regional plans, and a questionnaire conducted with the City’s Public Works Department (PWD). The full questionnaire can be found in Appendix B.
Education
Current educational programming related to active transportation in Bakersfield consists primarily of a mixture of public events offering safety lessons and skills training and demonstration, with the focus of these events often targeting bicyclists more than pedestrians. Additionally, public service messages in print and online media, including the City website, emphasize the importance of safety and the rules of the road.
Bicycle Rodeos
The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), in cooperation with Bike Bakersfield, a local nonprofit, hosts bicycle rodeos at various schools, local organizations, and other public functions.
Participants traverse a practical road course designed using props to simulate the roadway environment and receive instruction on proper maneuvering, signage, and traffic safety. Participation is free and bicycle helmets are provided to those in need.
Build-a-Bike Program
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosts a two-week Build-A-Bike program that offers children ages 9 through 13 a fun and interactive learning experience where participants are taught how to build their own bike, as well as the fundamentals of bike repair, maintenance, and safety. The program also hosts a bike rodeo.
Safe Streets
The Kern Medical Center operates Safe Streets, a
clinically-led, comprehensive safety program that
provides education on the rules of the road and practical safety tips for bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as
messaging targeting distracted drivers, for Kern County communities.
See and Be Seen
The City, in partnership with KernCOG, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP), BPD, and Bike Bakersfield, has
Bike Rodeo, Bakersfield
Source: Kimley-Horn
Build-a-Bike Program
Source: City of Bakersfield
8 created an educational video branded “Se and Be Seen” to promote awareness and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Enforcement
Enforcement of traffic laws for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians is conducted by the BPD within the City limits, supplemented with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department in unincorporated areas of Kern County and CHP along area freeways.
In addition to standard enforcement of traffic laws, the BPD offers a Bicycle Court Diversion Program, a monthly program for minors cited for bicycle-related violations. Those cited can attend, along with their parent or guardian, a brief instructional safety course in lieu of formal court proceedings.
Encouragement
Encouragement of bicycling and walking is typically conducted through various community outreach activities, The City also collaborates with local organizations such as Bike Bakersfield to provide the community with events such as a “Full Moon Ride” each month along the Kern River Parkway Trail, a monthly “Sunday City Bike Ride”, and services including a free bike valet a concerts, festivals and other major public events. These outreach activities also collect feedback from the public to ensure that the City is pursuing programs and projects that align with community wants and needs. Weekly walking groups are organized by the Kern County Library in collaboration with the Kern County Department of Public Health, while the Rio Bravo Cancer Center offers a “Walk with a Doc” program pairing healthcare professionals with members of the public for monthly, hour-long walks along the Kern River Parkway Trail.
Policy
There is not currently an appointed Active Transportation Coordinator for the City of Bakersfield, though this role is de facto filled by the City engineer. A Multimodal Transportation Ad Hoc committee, consisting of three City Councilmembers, meets once per month to discuss active transportation issues and policy. Additionally, the Bike and Pedestrian Safety Coalition, consisting of representative from Kern County, Bike Bakersfield, the BPD, KernCOG, and local activists meets monthly to further issues of traffic safety for bicycles and pedestrians. The City’s 2023 Complete Streets resolution contains language of an interdepartmental transportation review team. The following sections of the City’s Municipal Code sections contain policies relevant to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and behavior within the City.
• Chapter 10 – Vehicles and Traffic
o Chapter 10.48 - Pedestrians
o Chapter 10.52 – Bicycles and Similar Vehicles
o Chapter 10.80 – Kern River Trail
• Chapter 12 – Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
o Chapter 12.21 – Skateboard and Bicycle Ramps
o Chapter 12.36 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Driveway Approaches, Connecting Pavement and Canal Fencing
o Chapter 12.64 – Specific Trails Plan
9 Current Infrastructure Inventory
This section documents existing transportation infrastructure in the City of Bakersfield, including the City’s roadway network, bicycle facilities, pedestrian environment, and transit services. Understanding the current transportation network enables determination of the extent, connectivity, and accessibility of facilities enabling safe and accessible travel for bicyclists and pedestrians across the City.
EXISTING ROADWAY NETWORK
The City of Bakersfield’s 2002 General Plan Circulation Element categorizes the City’s roadways by standard classifications of freeways, arterials, collectors, and local streets, though the ongoing update to the Circulation Element also includes expressways and additional roadway classifications. These include residential collector within the McAllister Ranch Specific Plan and city collector, local collector, and town center street within the West Ming Specific Plan, respectively.
Freeways providing regional access to and from the Bakersfield include:
• Interstate 5 (I-5) along the City’s southwest boundary, linking Bakersfield to major metropolitan areas in Northern and Southern California.
• California State Route 99 (SR-99), traveling north-south and connecting Bakersfield with other Central Valley Cities to the north while carrying a large amount of local traffic. • California State Route 58 (SR-58), traveling east-west from SR-99 to points east, with a disjunct freeway segment between Stockdale Highway and the Kern River, with new construction currently ongoing between the Kern River and SR-99 that will link the two segments.
• A portion of California State Route 204 (SR-204), traveling northwest to southeast serving as a connection between SR-99 and SR-178, with the roadway transitioning into a surface arterial between F Street and SR-178.
• A portion of California State Route 178 (SR-178), traveling east-west between SR-204 and point east, transitioning into a surface arterial at its intersection with Canteria Drive/Bedford Green Drive.
The City’s 2021 update to the General Plan’s Circulation Element also maps future freeway segments that aim to create additional connections among the existing freeway system. Both existing freeways and any future freeway construction create considerable barriers to the connectivity and accessibility of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the City, often limiting connections to facilities along major arterial roadways that span or pass underneath the freeways.
The City’s surface roadway network has primarily been developed in a grid pattern, with arterial roadways at approximately one-mile intervals, though the concentration is denser in Central/Downtown Bakersfield. Collector streets are typically spaced at approximately half-mile intervals between the arterials. Recent developments further from the Central Bakersfield are more likely to have curvilinear streets with fewer access points to the arterial roadway network and an increased number of cul-desacs on local streets in residential areas. The nature of the City’s surface roadway network impacts connectivity and accessibility available for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling within and between neighborhoods.
10 EXISTING BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE
According to the latest GIS data provided by the City of Bakersfield and Kern County, there are currently approximately 298 miles of dedicated bicycle facilities located within the City. An additional 127 miles of dedicated bicycle facilities exist outside of the City boundary but within its Sphere of Influence (SOI).
Given the City’s unconventional boundary, the SOI includes enclaves of developed unincorporated Kern County land surrounded by the City of Bakersfield that have resisted annexation as well as adjacent, outlying communities such as Rosedale, among other places. Additional bike facilities exist in the unincorporated community of Oildale north of the City, though these are considered outside of the City’s SOI. Documenting existing bicycle facilities within the City’s SOI and beyond are important in understanding how a connected bicycle network does and can function across the urbanized area of Greater Bakersfield.
A summary of existing bicycle infrastructure for the City and SOI is provided in Table 1.
Table 1 – Existing Bicycle Infrastructure
Bikeway
Classification
Miles
(City)
% of
Total
(City)
Miles
(SOI)
% of
Total
(SOI)
Miles
(City +
SOI)
% of
Total
(City +
SOI)
Class I Bicycle Path 34.3 11.5% 14.6 11.5% 49.0 11.5%
Class II Bicycle Lane 169.7 57% 24.0 18.9% 193.7 45.6%
Class III Bicycle Route 93.9 31.5% 88.2 69.5% 182.1 42.9% Total 298.0 100% 126.9 100% 424.8 100%
A map of the existing network of bicycle facilities within the City, its SOI, and surrounding jurisdictions is shown in Figure 1.
Class I Bicycle Paths
There are currently 34.3 miles of dedicated
Class I bicycle paths within the City with an
additional 14.6 miles within the City’s SOI,
totaling approximately 49 miles of Class I
bicycle paths. These facilities are shared use
or multi-use paths available to pedestrians as
well as bicyclists that are fully separated from
vehicle traffic, limiting interaction with
vehicles to locations where the facility
crosses a roadway. The vast majority of Class
I bicycle path mileage within the City and its
SOI comprise the Kern River Parkway Trail,
which stretches continuously from southwest
to northeast along the Kern River from the
City’s westernmost boundary near Interstate
5 (I-5) at Enos Lane to the interchange
Kern River Parkway Trail Class I Bicycle Path
Source: TrailLink
11 marking the western end of Alfred Harrell Highway. An additional, eastern segment of the Kern River Parkway Trail exists as a Class I bicycle path between Hart Memorial Park and Lake Ming, though this is mostly outside of the City Boundary.
Additional Class I bicycle paths within the City mostly serve as spurs that connect the Kern River Parkway Trail with the City’s broader bicycle network, including between Aera Park and the Park at River Walk, a path through California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), and a path following Morning Drive and Paladino Drive connecting the northeast corner of the City.
Class II Bicycle Lanes
There are currently 169.7 miles of dedicated Class II bicycle lanes within the City and an additional 24 miles within the City’s SOI, totaling approximately 194 miles of Class II bicycle lanes that connect a significant portion of the City. Nearly all of the City’s Class II bicycle lanes are along the City’s network of arterials and collectors. Of the city’s arterial and collectors, approximately 38% provide Class II bicycle lanes. The majority of Class II facilities within the City are bidirectional, though portions of roadway segments in the outskirts of the City’s developed areas may provide facilities in one direction only as vacant lots await development with accompanying roadway upgrades.
While these roadways provide the
benefit of direct paths of travel and
connections between neighborhoods
separated by freeways, canals, and
railroads, they put bicyclists in direct
proximity to high volumes of high-speed
vehicular traffic. In 2021, the City
enhanced Class II bike lanes along A
Street by adding green painted conflict
striping at intersections and intersection
approaches. No Class II facilities
currently exhibit striped buffers
separating bicyclists from vehicular
traffic.
Class III Bicycle Routes
There are currently 93.9 miles of Class III bicycle routes within the City and an additional 88.2 miles within the City’s SOI, totaling approximately 182 miles of Class II bicycle routes. Utilizing signage and “sharrow” pavement markings to alert drivers to share the roadway with bicyclists, these facilities are provided along a combination of arterials, collectors, and local streets across the City, providing additional connections between the Class I and Class II facilities. These facilities are more common along arterials and collectors in southern and eastern Bakersfield than in portions of the City west of the SR-99 freeway, where Class II facilities are more common along these classes of roadway and Class III facilities are more typically seen on local streets. Additionally, Class III bicycle routes are provided along local streets in northeast Bakersfield near Bakersfield College. Class III facilities along Alfred Harrell Highway and Round Mountain Road within the City’s SOI provide connections between the Kern River Parkway Trail’s Class I facilities.
Class IV Protected Bicycle Lanes
Currently, there are no Class IV facilities within the City or its SOI. Class IV facilities constitute on-street bicycle lanes separated from vehicular traffic by a buffer containing vertical protective elements such as flexible delineators, concrete bollards, raised curb, or landscape median islands.
Class II bicycle lanes with conflict striping along A Street Source: BakersfieldNow
12 BICYCLE PARKING AND END-TRIP FACILITIES
Bicycle parking can vary from a simple and convenient bicycle rack located curbside or adjacent to a destination’s entrance to bicycle lockers or storage room that provide additional protection from weather, vandalism, and theft. Additional end-trip facilities, such as showers, assist in making bicycle travel more feasible for those who dress formally, travel long distances, and during periods of higher temperatures.
Secure, convenient bicycle parking can be found throughout Bakersfield, especially Downtown. Since the 2012 Bicycle Transportation Plan was published, the City has dramatically increased bicycle parking throughout Downtown Bakersfield by over 150%, installing over 50 bicycle parking racks, containing 100 additional spaces, in 2016 and 2017 alone.
Noteworthy locations providing public bicycle parking in the City include:
• City Hall (also provides shower facilities for employees) • Bakersfield Community Development Building (also provides shower facilities for employees) • California State University, Bakersfield
• Bakersfield College
• Bakersfield Sports Village
• Bike Bakersfield
• Dagny’s Coffee Company
The City website indicates that additional bicycle racks can be made available for installation at local businesses upon request.
Bicycle Racks in Downtown Bakersfield
Source: Google Maps
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EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Sidewalks and Paths
Sidewalks are present along the vast
majority of City streets in all areas of the
City, with the exception of some older local
streets serving residential neighborhoods
adjacent to Downtown Bakersfield.
Unincorporated islands of Kern County
land across the City as significantly less
likely to have sidewalks present. Sidewalks
vary width, with the widest sidewalks of up
to 15 feet located in the commercial center
of Downtown Bakersfield. In most of the
rest of the City, sidewalks are six (6) feet in
width, though the City’s Municipal Code
allows sidewalks as narrow as four and a
half (4.5) feet in width.
Sidewalk condition varies, with older
neighborhoods closer to Downtown
Bakersfield exhibiting a greater degree of
broken and/or damaged sidewalks. These
neighborhoods are also more likely to lack
curb ramps compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The character of the City’s sidewalks
varies markedly across the City. While in
most neighborhoods, sidewalks are
straight and front the street or are
separated from the street by a thin strip of
grass, sidewalks along some arterial
roadways in the City’s newer subdivisions,
particularly in West Bakersfield, follow
meandering paths through wide strips of
landscaping maintained by the City’s
Recreation & Parks Department.
Additionally, some of these newer residential subdivisions in West Bakersfield, such as Seven Oaks and Belcourt Village, are developing off-street pedestrian pathways that link park and recreation facilities with residential neighborhoods, connecting to cul-de-sacs and local streets. However, access to these pathways is restricted to private residents of these communities.
Sidewalks without ADA-compliant curb ramps at Niles
Street and Robinson Street in East Bakersfield.
Source: Google Maps
Meandering sidewalk separated from roadway by
landscaping along Ming Avenue.
Source: Google Maps
15 Crossings
Marked crosswalks are provided at signalized intersections, though are not always present at every leg of the intersection. However, along arterial roadways within the City’s newer subdivisions, the distance between signalized intersections can be a half-mile or more, substantially limiting a pedestrian’s ability to cross arterial roadways between neighborhoods. Outside of portions of Downtown Bakersfield and critical intersections within school zones, marked crosswalks are typically not provided at four-way stopcontrolled intersections, to cross minor street approaches at two-way stop-controlled intersections, or at the intersection of local streets.
Recently, the City has invested in improving safety for pedestrians at certain crossing locations, upgrading crosswalk types from simple transverse crosswalks to high-visibility “ladder” crosswalks at signalized intersections and for designated school crossings. The City has also installed two pedestrian hybrid beacons in the form of High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signals with pedestrian refuge islands crossing Pine Street (CA-178) at 24th Street and crossing Union Avenue (CA-204) at 8th Street. Additionally, push buttonactivated rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) have been
installed at Norris Middle School
and Raffaello Palla Elementary
School to facilitate safer crossings
for school children.
Curb extensions and pedestrian refuge island at Chester Avenue and 19th Street, Downtown Bakersfield.
Source: Google Maps
Pedestrian-activated HAWK signal at
24th Street & Pine Avenue.
Source: Google Maps
16 EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICE
Public transit service in Bakersfield is currently provided by Golden Empire Transit and Kern Transit.
Golden Empire Transit operates 16 local bus routes serving the City of Bakersfield and adjacent unincorporated communities, utilizing two hubs for its bus services at the Downtown Transit Center at Chester Avenue and 22nd Street and the Southwest Transit Center along Wible Road just south of the Ming Avenue interchange with the SR-99 freeway. Kern Transit operates 13 regional bus routes connecting the City of Bakersfield to destinations within the Southern San Joaquin Valley, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Antelope Valley, and Santa Clarita. Major hubs and transfer points for Kern County Transit within the City of Bakersfield also include the Downtown Transit Center and Southwest Transit Center as well as the Bakersfield Amtrak Station, the Bakersfield Civic Center, Bakersfield College, and the Kern Medical Center.
In addition to public transit service, several private bus lines such as Greyhound, International Bus Lines, and Flixbus offer intercity bus services to and from Bakersfield.
Passenger rail service is currently provided by Amtrak at the Bakersfield Amtrak Station located on Truxtun Avenue and Q Street in Downtown Bakersfield. This location will also service the California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) upon completion of its Initial Operating Segment (IOS), providing connections to other Central Valley cities and, eventually, to the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California.
A new station is slated for construction at this location to accommodate increased and enhanced rail service.
A map of existing transit lines and facilities is shown in Figure 2.
Bakersfield’s Downtown Transit Center
Source: Google Maps
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kimley-horn.com «Full_Address» Figueroa Street Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 261-4040 Demographic and Equity Factors
This section presents an overview of demographics within the City of Bakersfield as well as a variety of measures of equity to understand how conditions vary across the City that steer how investments are prioritized within the ATP.
DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates, the City of Bakersfield has a population of 404,321 with 128,651 households, giving the City an average household size of 3.14. With an area of 151.3 square miles, the City’s population density is approximately 2,672 people per square mile.
The population of Bakersfield is diverse, with a racial and ethnic makeup that is 52.9% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 29.8% non-Hispanic White, 7.3% Asian, 6.1% Black, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Approximately 3.5% of the population belongs to some other race or to two or more races. Following statewide trends, in recent years the Hispanic or Latino and Asian populations, as well as the population belonging to two or more races, has grown in number and percentage, while the number and percentage of the non-Hispanic White and Black populations has shrunk.
The age distribution of the population skews young in comparison to the State and nation, with approximately 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% between 18 and 24 years of age, 28.8% ages 25 to 44, 21.1% ages 45 to 64, and only 10.5% of the population 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years of age, compared to 37.9 in the State of California, and 38.8 for the nation. 19 A map of the percentage of the population that is under 18 years of age at the Census Block Group level can be seen in Figure 3. While this map shows the youth population is distributed fairly evenly across the city, there is a higher concentration in Central Bakersfield and Southeast Bakersfield. A similar map of the percentage of the population that is 65 years of age or older at the Census Block Group level can be seen in Figure 4. This map shows that the senior population percentage is typically higher in suburban neighborhoods in the outskirts of the City, with high concentrations occurring within certain subdivisions in West Bakersfield.
Providing adequate infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians is especially important for youths and senior citizens, who either cannot drive or may prefer not to. Understanding where these populations are concentrated across the City can assist in steering investments in active transportation infrastructure, safety improvements, and encouragement, enforcement, and education efforts toward these populations to ensure they are adequately served.
VEHICLE OWNERSHIP
According to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates, the vast majority of households in Bakersfield, 93.3%, have at least one vehicle available, with 6.7% having no vehicle available. Approximately 26.7% have one vehicle available, 40.9% have two vehicles available, and 24.8% have three or more vehicles available. A map of the percentage of households that have no vehicle available at the Census Tract level is shown in Figure 5. Neighborhoods within Central and Southeast Bakersfield have higher percentages of households with no vehicle available, while households in suburban neighborhoods further from Downtown tend to have greater vehicle availability. kimley-horn.com «Full_Address» Figueroa Street Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 261-4040 Figure 3 – Percentage of Population Under 18 Years of Age 21 Figure 4 – Percentage of Population Over 65 Years of Age 22 Figure 5 – Percentage of Households with no Vehicle Available kimley-horn.com «Full_Address» Figueroa Street Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 261-4040
CALENVIROSCREEN RESULTS
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 is a mapping tool developed by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) that identifies communities within the State that are disproportionately burdened by different sources of pollution. The tool uses a wide array of environmental, health, and socioeconomic data to produce percentile scores for every census tract in the State that allow a comparison of the total pollution burden between communities.
Figure 6 shows the CalEnviroScreen score for census tracts across Bakersfield. The disparity across the City is stark, with areas of Central Bakersfield and Southeast Bakersfield above the 90th percentile for pollution burden within the State, while areas of West Bakersfield and Northwest Bakersfield largely exhibit scores below the 40th percentile.
JUSTICE40 CENSUS TRACTS
The Justice40 Initiative was created by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to confront and address decades of underinvestment in disadvantaged communities nationwide, with the aim of steering 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in eight (8) key areas to disadvantaged communities. These categories of burdens include climate change impacts, energy, health, housing, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, and workforce development.
Figure 7 shows census tracts across Bakersfield that are considered burdened in one or more of these Justice40 categories. Data for the Justice40 Initiative was sourced using the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), a tool created by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Within the City of Bakersfield, roughly half of the city is considered disadvantaged in one or more Justice40 categories, almost entirely in Central and Southeast Bakersfield.
Within the transportation category, census tracts are considered disadvantaged if they meet or exceed the 90th percentile nationally for either diesel particulate matter exposure, transportation barriers, or traffic proximity and volume and also if the proportion of the population considered low-income, defined as households where income is less than or equal to twice the federal poverty level (not including students enrolled in higher education, exceeds the 65th percentile nationally. Census tracts across Bakersfield considered disadvantaged within the Justice40 transportation category are shown in Figure
8. These census tracts are largely concentrated in Central Bakersfield and Southeast Bakersfield, with diesel particulate matter exposure typically being the qualifying category in addition to proportion of low-income population.
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25 Figure 7 – Justice40 Disadvantaged Census Tracts
26 Figure 8 – USDOT Transportation Disadvantaged Census Tracts kimley-horn.com «Full_Address» Figueroa Street Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 261-4040
URBAN HEAT ISLAND INTENSITY
With large areas covered in heat-absorbent concrete and asphalt, urban areas generate a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect that disproportionately exposes residents to the negative health impacts of heat stress. Climate Central, a nonprofit that researches and reports on the impacts of climate change, has conducted
an analysis that measures how UHI
intensity varies across major U.S.
cities at the census tract level,
estimating the degree to which
these areas experience elevated
temperatures due to characteristics
of the built environment.
The UHI intensity map for the
Bakersfield metropolitan area is
shown in Figure 9. This map
shows that ambient temperatures
in Bakersfield are, on average,
anywhere from 5.6 to 9.5 degrees
hotter across the City’s built
environment due to the UHI effect.
TREE EQUITY
Trees are critical urban infrastructure essential to public health and well-being, improving air quality and combating the UHI effect by cooling ambient temperatures through the provision of shade and evapotranspiration. Tree Equity Score, a nonprofit, measures how well the critical benefits of an urban tree canopy are reaching communities with the greatest need, incorporating a variety of measures concerning the built environment and demographics to create a score between 0 and 100. Communities with lower scores have a greater need for investment in an urban tree canopy.
The tree equity score for Bakersfield1, shown in Figure 10, indicates that Central Bakersfield, East Bakersfield, and Southeast Bakersfield, have the highest need for investment in an urban tree canopy. 1 The Tree Equity Score data set did not provide data for all of the census tracts within the City and its SOI.
Bakersfield Heat Island primary factors and intensity score.
Source: Climate Central
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This section presents an overview of how the City’s roadway and active transportation networks are currently being used. Factors examined include current bicycle and pedestrian activity across the City, vehicular traffic volumes, collision history, and the distribution of destinations likely to generate trips of various modes. Understanding current levels of multimodal activity, safety, and trip generators allows for better prioritization of resources as an active transportation infrastructure network is developed.
BICYCLE ACTIVITY
Utilizing anonymized cellular device data acquired from Replica2, a data analysis firm focused on issues concerning the built environment, a heat map was generated of current levels of bicycle activity across the City of Bakersfield, shown in Figure 11. Bicycle activity is generally highest in Downtown Bakersfield, with elevated levels of activity also present in East Bakersfield, Southeast Bakersfield, and certain parts of Northwest Bakersfield.
Particular north/south corridors with elevated bicycle activity include H Street, parts of Chester Avenue in Downtown Bakersfield, Baker Street, Wible Road/Real Road/Airport Drive, parts of Stein Road south of the Kern River, and Patton Way in Northwest Bakersfield. Particular east/west corridors with elevated bicycle activity include Rosedale Highway, 4
th Street, and University Avenue in Northeast Bakersfield.
Additional nodes of elevated bicycle activity include Coffee Avenue at Rosedale Highway and at the Kern River Parkway and Olive Drive at Knudsen Drive adjacent to the SR-99 freeway.
Of particular interest is how many of the arterial roadways that provide Class II bike lanes, especially in West Bakersfield and Southeast Bakersfield, exhibit low levels of bicycle activity, while collector roadways between these arterials exhibiting higher levels of bicycle activity. This may indicate the bicyclists do not feel safe using the dedicated bicycle infrastructure provided along these arterial roadways and instead utilize lower-speed collectors and local streets to travel across the City.
PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY
Also utilizing anonymized cellular device data acquired from Replica, a similar heat map was generated of current levels of pedestrian activity across the City, shown in Figure 12. While there is a cluster of elevated pedestrian activity in Downtown Bakersfield, centering on the intersection of Chester Avenue and California Avenue and the business district to the north, the highest levels of pedestrian activity are instead shown to be commercial shopping centers at the intersections of major arterials across the City.
This is likely somewhat misleading, as the pedestrian activity detected involves people walking to and from their vehicles and the retail and restaurants at these locations. However, broader areas of elevated pedestrian activity in neighborhoods outside of these commercial shopping centers indicates where more pedestrian trips are likely being made, particularly in Central Bakersfield, Southern and Southeast Bakersfield, and East and Northeast Bakersfield.
2 https://www.replicahq.com/
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32 Figure 12 - Current Pedestrian Activity
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VEHICLE TRAFFIC
Also using anonymized cellular data from Replica, Figure 13 shows average daily vehicle traffic (ADT) volumes along the City’s roadways. The ADT volumes shown represent each direction of travel rather than bidirectional travel. By far the highest ADT volumes are along 24th Street and 23rd Street between the SR-99 and SR-178 freeways, where ADT volumes approach 70,000 vehicles per day in each direction. Additionally, Rosedale Highway west of the SR-99 freeway and California Avenue between Stockdale Highway and the SR-99 freeway also exhibit very high ADT volumes in excess of 40,000 vehicles in each direction.
Additional north/south corridors with elevated ADT volumes of between 20,000 and 40,000 vehicles in each direction include SR-204/Union Avenue, New Stine Road, Mohawk Street, Coffee Road/Gosford Road, Calloway Drive/Old River Road, and portions of Allen Road, Chester Road, Airport Drive, and Mount Vernon Avenue. Additional east/west corridors with elevated ADT volumes of between 20,000 and 40,000 vehicles in each direction include Stockdale Highway/Brundage Lane, White Lane, Panama Lane, and portions of Ming Avenue and Olive Drive.
Understanding where roadways with ADT volumes overlay with corridors of elevated pedestrian and bicycle activity will assist the City with prioritizing resources to ensure provision of adequate active transportation infrastructure and safety improvements.
CRASH HISTORY
Crash data for the past five (5) available years was obtained from the University of California at Berkeley’s (UC-Berkeley) Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) crash dataset, which captures crashes that resulted in death or injury, obtained via police reports from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS).
Between 2018 and 2022, there were 10,314 crashes within the City of Bakersfield and its SOI that resulted in death or injury, with 7,176 (69.6%) occurring within the City and 3,138 (30.4%) occurring within the City’s SOI. Of these crashes, 858 were vehicle-pedestrian crashes (8.3%) while 414 (4.0%) were vehicle-bicycle crashes. The remaining 9,042 (87.7%) crashes involved only vehicles.
Of these crashes, 343 (3.3%) were fatal crashes, 874 (8.5%) resulted in serious injuries, 3,015 (29.2%) resulted in other visible injuries, and the remaining 6,082 (59%) resulted in complaints of pain. Of fatal crashes, 133 (38.8%) were vehicle-pedestrian crashes and 22 (6.4%) were vehicle-bicycle crashes, while of serious injury crashes, 208 (23.8%) were vehicle-pedestrian crashes and 55 (6.3%) were vehicle-bicycle crashes. This shows that pedestrians and bicyclists are significantly overrepresented in fatal and serious injury crashes across Bakersfield.
A breakdown of vehicle-pedestrian, vehicle-bicycle, and vehicle-only crashes by collision severity for the City, SOI, and the combined City and SOI is shown in Table 2. A map showing the distribution of collisions that resulted in injury or death between 2018 and 2022 is shown for bicycles in Figure 14 and for pedestrians in Figure 15. Collisions that occurred on off-street paths are not reported in the dataset. Collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians are often under-reported, and therefore there is a possibility that such collisions are under-represented in this analysis. 34 Table 2 – Bakersfield & SOI Crashes 2018-2022
Crash Severity
City of Bakersfield Total
Veh-Ped Veh-Bike Veh Only
# % # % # % # %
Fatal 97 0.9% 13 0.1% 128 1.2% 238 2.3%
Serious Injury 128 1.2% 32 0.3% 338 3.3% 498 4.8%
Other Visible Injury 244 2.4% 172 1.7% 1693 16.4% 2,109 20.4% Complaint of Pain 155 1.5% 106 1.0% 4070 39.5% 4,331 42.0% Total 624 6.1% 323 3.1% 6,229 60.4% 7,176 69.6%
Crash Severity
Sphere of Influence (SOI) Total
Veh-Ped Veh-Bike Veh Only
# % # % # % # %
Fatal 36 0.3% 9 0.1% 60 0.6% 105 1.0%
Serious Injury 80 0.8% 23 0.2% 273 2.6% 376 3.6%
Other Visible Injury 75 0.7% 52 0.5% 779 7.6% 906 8.8%
Complaint of Pain 43 0.4% 17 0.2% 1691 16.4% 1,751 17.0% Total 234 2.3% 101 1.0% 2,803 27.2% 3,138 30.4%
Crash Severity
City + Sphere of Influence (SOI) Total
Veh-Ped Veh-Bike Veh Only
# % # % # % # %
Fatal 133 1.3% 22 0.2% 188 1.8% 343 3.3%
Serious Injury 208 2.0% 55 0.5% 611 5.9% 874 8.5%
Other Visible Injury 319 3.1% 224 2.2% 2472 24.0% 3015 29.2% Complaint of Pain 198 1.9% 123 1.2% 5761 55.9% 6082 59.0% Total 858 8.3% 424 4.1% 9032 87.6% 10,314 100.0%
All percentage (%) columns are calculated against the total number of crashes (10,314).
DESTINATIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST
Understanding how City land uses and points of interest are distributed across the City informs recommendations for closing gaps in the City’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure networks. It is important to ensure that residents without access to a vehicle can safely and conveniently access commercial centers, public facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and other destinations within their neighborhoods and across the City by bicycling or walking. Figure 16 shows the distribution of land uses across Bakersfield most likely to generate trips by bike or on foot. Figure 17 shows the distribution of neighborhood destinations and points of interest across Bakersfield. kimley-horn.com «Full_Address» Figueroa Street Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 261-4040 Figure 13 – Vehicle Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
36 Figure 14 – Collisions Involving Bicycles
37 Figure 15 – Collisions Involving Pedestrians
38 Figure 16 – Multimodal Destination Land Uses
39 Figure 17 – Neighborhood Points of Interest
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This section presents the analysis conducted on the City’s existing transportation infrastructure to better understand connectivity and barriers to connectivity for walkability and bikeability across the City. This analysis assists with identifying neighborhoods that currently lack system connectivity and prioritizing recommendations for a City-wide active transportation network.
WALKABILITY
To assess walkability across the City, an analysis of block density was performed using GIS as a proxy to understand where the shortest block distances and greatest number of connections within the street grid occur. Shorter block distances allow pedestrians to navigate a greater number of paths between two points, increasing the number of destinations they can access and enhancing access to goods and services in neighborhoods that allow a mix of uses. Meanwhile, in newer, suburban-style neighborhoods with greater segregation of land uses, analyzing block density assists in determining the level of connectivity within the neighborhood and the extent of connections to commercial uses along the City’s arterial roadways.
A heat map displaying the results of this block density analysis is shown in Figure 18.
To be expected, by far the highest block densities are found in the historic commercial and civic core of Downtown Bakersfield, where streets exhibit a classic grid pattern and contain the highest mix of uses. Additional neighborhoods exhibiting higher block densities than their surroundings include older, primarily residential neighborhoods in close proximity to Downtown Bakersfield, particularly East Bakersfield and Northeast Bakersfield nearing Bakersfield College. Neighborhoods with a street network exhibiting or closely resembling a grid pattern can more easily improve walkability with pedestrian infrastructure investments than newer, suburban-style neighborhoods with curvilinear street patterns.
Outside of these areas, some clusters of higher block density can be found in the newer residential neighborhoods of Southern Bakersfield. These neighborhoods typify automobile-oriented suburban development, with contained subdivisions exhibiting a curvilinear street pattern of collectors and local streets with a high number of cul-de-sacs. These neighborhoods are separated into superblocks by the arterial roadway network, which more closely resembles a grid pattern. Pedestrian connections between these neighborhoods are mostly limited to where neighborhood collectors intersect with the arterial roadway network.
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BIKEABILITY
This section provides an overview of the analysis undertaken to determine bikeability across Bakersfield.
Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress
Bicycle level of traffic stress (LTS), as defined by the Mineta Transportation Institute’s Low‐Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity Report, provides thresholds of cyclist tolerance for on‐street bicycle facilities as determined by the roadway conditions of the shared route. An LTS score between 1 and 4 is then assigned to the roadway, where LTS-1 represents a level of stress that the majority of the public, including children, can tolerate while cycling, while LTS-4 represents a level of stress tolerated only by those characterized as “strong and fearless” cyclists. As such, an LTS score of 1 or 2 represents lowstress conditions, while an LTS score of 3 represents moderate-stress conditions, and an LTS score of 4 represents high-stress conditions. Summaries of each LTS scoring category are provided in Table 3.
Table 3 – LTS Categories
Level of
Traffic
Stress
(LTS)
Description
LTS 1
Presenting little traffic stress and demanding little attention from cyclists, and attractive enough for a relaxing bike ride. Suitable for almost all cyclists, including children trained to safely cross intersections. On links, cyclists are either physically separated from traffic, or are in an exclusive bicycling zone next to a slow traffic stream with no more than one lane per direction or are on a shared road where they interact with only occasional motor vehicles (as opposed to a stream of traffic) with a low-speed differential. Where cyclists ride alongside a parking lane, they have ample operating space outside the zone into which the car doors are opened. Intersections are easy to approach and cross.
LTS 2
Presenting little traffic stress and therefore suitable to most adult cyclists but demanding more attention than might be expected from children. On links (roadway segments), cyclists are either physically separated from traffic, or are in an exclusive bicycling zone next to a wellconfined traffic stream with adequate clearance from a parking lane or are on a shared road where they interact with only occasional motor vehicles (as opposed to a stream of traffic) with a low-speed differential. Where a bike lane lies between a through lane and a right-turn lane, it is configured to give cyclists unambiguous priority where cars cross the bike lane and to keep car speed in the right-turn lane comparable to bicycling speeds. Crossings are not difficult for most adults.
LTS 3
More traffic stress than LTS 2, yet markedly less than the stress of integrating with multilane traffic, and therefore welcome to many people currently riding bikes in American cities.
Offering cyclists either an exclusive riding zone (lane) next to moderate-speed traffic or shared lanes on streets that are not multilane and have moderately low speed. Crossings may be longer or across higher-speed roads than allowed by LTS 2 but are still considered acceptably safe to most adult pedestrians.
LTS 4 A level of stress beyond LTS 3.
43 To determine the bicycle LTS score along each segment of the roadway network across Bakersfield, the following criteria were evaluated:
• Road width (number of through travel lanes)
• Vehicular traffic speed limit
• Roadway functional classification, as defined by Caltrans • The presence and type of a bicycle facility
• The presence of a parking lane
• Density of driveways, calculated with GIS using a parcels layer as a proxy By assigning points to each of the criteria described, a level of bicycle traffic stress (LTS) value was assigned to every segment of the existing roadway network across the City and its SOI. Segments were generally defined as sections of roadway separated by stop‐controlled intersections or changes in roadway characteristics such as a transition in the number of through travel lanes, a transition in speed limit. As signalized intersections typically provide dedicated crosswalks, they were not used to demarcate different roadway segment. Segments vary by length depending on the roadway functional classification and characteristics. Details regarding the bicycle LTS scoring methodology used in this analysis can be found in Appendix C.
Bicycle LTS scores for Bakersfield’s roadway network are summarized in Table 4 and shown in Figure 19, with bicycle LTS scores differentiated by color: green = LTS‐1, blue = LTS‐2, orange = LTS‐3, and red = LTS‐4. There is a large proportion of LTS‐1 segments within the city due to the fact that the majority of the city’s road‐miles are residential streets with speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less.
These streets typically are either signed as Class III bicycle routes or do not provide dedicated bicycle facilities but are considered low-stress routes due to the low vehicular speed and low volumes.
However, segments with a score of LTS-4 consist over one-quarter of the City’s roadway network, primarily arterial roadways and collectors with more than one through travel lane in each direction and high vehicular speed limits counteracting benefits provided by on-street Class II bicycle lanes.
Table 4 – Existing Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Bicycle LTS Miles % of Total
LTS 1 – Lowest 3,040.7 64.2%
LTS 2 – Low 47.4 1.0%
LTS 3 – Medium 400.9 8.5%
LTS 4 – High 1,250.4 26.4%
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Even though the majority of Bakersfield’s roadway network is LTS‐1 (low-stress), the grid of LTS-4 (high-stress) arterials and collectors acts as a major barrier to connectivity and accessibility for most bicyclists. Furthermore, the physical barriers presented by the regional freeway network, railroad infrastructure, and flood control and irrigation canals present additional obstacles to bicycle connectivity, with the majority of roadways spanning these barriers presenting LTS-3 (moderate-stress) or LTS-4 conditions.
As a result, intra‐city connectivity is limited to “islands” (or pockets) of primarily LTS‐1 streets (and Class I multi-use paths), dramatically reducing the number and length of potential bicycle trips within the City.
These “islands” of low-stress connectivity represent the bicycle network that is acceptable to the majority of the cycling public.
This analysis of low-stress connectivity creates 590 distinct “islands” that provide low-stress travel within themselves but are not connected via low-stress facilities to the rest of the roadway network.
These “islands” of low-stress connectivity are summarized by length in miles in Table 5, while Figure 20 maps them, with each color representing a distinct and isolated connectivity network.
Table 5 – Islands of Low-Stress Connectivity per Length in Miles Length (miles) # of Islands % of
Islands
Sum of Length
(miles)
% of Total
Length (miles)
> 100 miles 1 0.2% 173.78 8%
50 - 100 miles 3 0.5% 177.58 9%
40 - 50 miles 4 0.7% 181.28 9%
30 - 40 miles 3 0.5% 104.18 5%
20 - 30 miles 7 1.2% 159.77 8%
10 - 20 miles 19 3.2% 262.50 13%
5 - 10 miles 34 5.8% 230.21 11%
3 - 5 miles 79 13.4% 300.01 14%
1 -3 miles 200 33.9% 365.73 18%
< 1 mile 240 40.7% 130.51 6%
The “island” of low-stress connectivity with by far the greatest length incorporates most of the Class I multi-use path along the Kern River Parkway Trail as well as low-stress street networks that provide connections to it. However, nearly 75% of these “islands” are each less than three (miles) in total length.
These small islands are not evenly geographically dispersed. Figure 21 shows a heat map of “islands” of low-stress connectivity, calculated using the density of their centroids. By far the greatest concentration of these small “islands” occurs in Southern and Southeast Bakersfield near the SR-99 Freeway.
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This section provides an overview of the key thematic needs to be taken into consideration for the development of the Bakersfield ATP. This needs assessment was conducted as a result of the research and analysis conducted to understand existing conditions within and across Bakersfield that were examined in the prior sections.
• Utilizing and building off of existing planning documents and planned active transportation and roadway safety infrastructure projects.
• Developing recommendations for infrastructure projects that address major barriers to connectivity and accessibility across the City. Prominent examples of such barriers include the regional freeway network, railroads, flood control and irrigation canals, and high-speed, highstress arterials with long distances between crosswalks. • Creating a cohesive citywide network that provides access to major destinations, job centers, and points of interest within and between neighborhoods for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Examples include safe connections to schools, parks, libraries, and other neighborhood amenities, increasing connections to and across commercial/employment centers along highspeed arterials and residential neighborhoods, and enhancements to existing bicycling and walking infrastructure in Downtown Bakersfield.
• Targeting areas with current high demand for bicycling and walking, as determined by existing measured bicycle and pedestrian activity and the mix of adjacent land uses. • Targeting safety improvements toward corridors and intersections with a documented history of vehicle-pedestrian and vehicle-bicycle crashes resulting in fatal and serious injuries. • Incorporating equity considerations when prioritizing infrastructure recommendations and the allocation of resources utilizing the factors analyzed such as vehicle ownership, demographic considerations, disadvantaged community status, and environmental burdens. • Augmenting and expanding education, enforcement, and encouragement programmatic efforts to support walking and bicycling, foster knowledgeable citizens, and increase visibility of active transportation across Bakersfield.
Next Steps
The findings from the inventory and analyses examined within this report, combined with input from community engagement efforts, will be utilized to determine specific infrastructure projects as well as program and policy recommendations for incorporation into the ATP. As the recommended bicycle and pedestrian network is developed, cost estimates will be drafted, and typologies will be developed to provide guidance for implementing improvements along different roadway types. Recommended infrastructure projects will be assigned prioritization scores based on connectivity, cost, and equity factors, and a project funding plan will be developed to provide a timeline of implementation. These components will be joined by program and policy recommendations in the final ATP report. 49 Appendix A-A – List of Active Transportation & Roadway Safety Projects
50 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
Baker Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Baker Street between
Bernard Avenue and California Avenue.
• Class III bikeway on Baker Street between
California Avenue and S. King Street.
Potomac Avenue
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Potomac Avenue between
S. King Street and Monticello Avenue.
River Bike Trail
Connection
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class I bikeway between Kern River Parkway
and Elm Street.
• River Bike Trail Connection Feasibility Study
E. Pacheco Road
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on E. Pacheco Road between
Hughes Lane and Cottonwood Road.
• Class II bikeway on E. Pacheco Road between
Gasoline Alley and Monitor Street.
Belle Terrace
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Belle Terrace between
Stine Road and Madison Street.
Pin Oak Boulevard
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Pin Oak Boulevard
between Bear Creek Road and District
Boulevard.
Ewoldsen Class III
Route
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway between Oak Grove Street
and N. Half Moon Drive.
Harris Road Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Harris Road between Ashe
Road and Akers Road.
• Class II bikeway on Harris Road between Ashe
Road and Wible Road.
• Class II bikeway on Harris Road between S.
Allen Road and Ashe Road.
Hughes Lane
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Hughes Lane between
Ming Avenue and E. Pacheco Road.
Table A1 – Current and Proposed Active Transportation/Roadway Safety Projects 51 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
Haley Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Haley Street between
Panorama Drive and Columbus Street.
Akers Road Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Akers Road between
Wilson Road and Taft Highway.
Arvin-Edison Canal
Path
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class I multi-use path between Stockdale
Highway and Cottonwood Road.
• Arvin-Edison Canal Path Feasibility Study
17th Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on 17th Street between A
Street and Truxtun Avenue.
M Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on M Street between 30th
Street and 17th Street.
Sillect Avenue
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Sillect Avenue between
Buck Owens Boulevard and Kern River
Parkway.
H Street Canal Path
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class I multi-use path between Railroad Bridge
to Highway 99.
• H Street Canal Path Feasibility Study
Friant-Kern Canal
Path
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class I multi-use path between Seventh
Standard Road and Kern River.
Beale Avenue
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Beale Avenue between
Grace Street and 21st Street.
Q Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Q Street between Grace
Street and Highway 178.
52 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
Haggin Oaks Blvd
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Haggin Oaks Blvd
between Camino Media and Limoges Way.
Kentucky Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Kentucky Street between
Alta Vista Drive and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Flower Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Flower Street between Alta
Vista Drive and Owens Street.
S. King Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on S. King Street between
California Avenue and Brundage Lane.
4 th Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on 4th Street between Union
Avenue and City Limits.
Watts Drive Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Watts Drive between
Cottonwood Road and Madison Street.
Brundage Lane
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Brundage lane between
Union Avenue and Oswell Street.
Niles Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Niles Street between Alta
Vista Drive and Virginia Street.
Bernard Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Bernard Street between
Chester Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Berkshire Road
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Berkshire Road between
Stine Road and Santana Sun Drive.
53 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
21st Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on 21st Street between Kings
Street and Washington Street.
Highway 178
Overcrossing
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class I multi-use path crossing over Highway
178 between Height Street and Mirador Drive.
• Highway 178 Overcrossing Feasibility Study.
Laurelglen Boulevard
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Laurelglen Boulevard
between Pin Oak Park Boulevard and Gosford
Road.
22nd Street Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on 22nd Street between Elm
Street and F Street.
Christmas Tree Lane
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class III bikeway on Christmas Tree Lan
between Mt Vernon Avenue and Panorama
Drive.
Madison Street
Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Madison Street between
Belle Terrace and White Lane.
Wible Road Bikeway
Bakersfield
Bicycle
Transportation
Plan
• Class II bikeway on Wible Road between Planz
Road and Taft Highway.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Ming Avenue and New Stine Road.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Hosking Avenue and Wible Road.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Panama Lane and Colony Street.
54 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Brundage Lane and Chester Avenue.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Ming Avenue and H Street.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at H
Street and Planz Road.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Wible Road and White Lane.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Ming Avenue and Gosford Road.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
California Avenue and Chester Avenue.
Pedestrian
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of pedestrian crossing and/or raised
pavement markers through the intersection at
Oak Street and California Avenue.
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Ming Avenue from
Chester Avenue to Gosford Road.
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Brundage Lane from
Oak Street to Union Avenue.
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Panama Lane from
Ashe Road to Union Avenue.
55 Project Name Plan Project Description and Location
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Wilson Road from H
Street to White Lane.
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Chester Avenue from
Brundage Lane to 24th Street.
Systemic Pedestrian
and Bicycle
Improvements
Bakersfield
Local Road
Safety Plan
• Installation of various systemic pedestrian and
bicycle improvements at Wible Road from Ming
Avenue to Panama Lane.
56 Table A2 –Active Transportation and Roadway Safety Projects from Bakersfield CIP Project Name Timeline Active Transportation Policies/Improvements Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities
Improvements
Future
Evaluation and installation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities at various locations around the city. Includes new and
upgraded bike lanes and pedestrian crossing enhancements such as bump outs, higher visibility crosswalks, and
additional signage and flashing beacons at some locations.
Downtown Corridor
Enhancements –
Chester Ave and H
Street
Future
Corridor and Streetscape enhancements will provide
complete streets elements to encourage active
transportation such as cycling and walking and will enhance the streetscape on Chester Ave and H Street.
Bike Path
Beautification along
Pacheco Road
Future
Provides beautification, hardscape, and erosion control as well as street lighting along the north side of Pacheco Road.
Street lighting will provide a safer travelling pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traffic Calming
Projects Future
Evaluate and install a range of different traffic calming techniques such as crosswalk enhancements and bicycle
facilities at various roadways around the City.
Disadvantaged
Neighborhoods
Alleyway and Street
Funding
Future
Will providing funding to improve existing alleys and streets in disadvantaged neighborhoods to help bring them up to city standards. Improvements may include asphalt, sidewalk, curb & gutter, or other necessary improvements within the right-of-way.
Crosswalk
Repainting/Painting
Project
Future Evaluate and install a range of different crosswalk enhancements at various intersections around the City.
Resurfacing Streets
Division Future
Repaves and resurfaces asphalt pavement; and repair or
install concrete for medians, sidewalks, access ramps, curbs and gutters on City streets.
Ward 1 & 2 Streets
Miscellaneous Future Intended to identify streets in Wards 1 and 2 that need repairs and maintenance to bring up to City standards.
Street Improvement
near Heritage Park Future
Installs lighting along the Mount Vernon Avenue frontage of Heritage Park. Aims to improve safety and security of bikers, joggers, and pedestrians who utilize the crosswalk and park during nighttime hours.
MLK Complete
Streets Future
Funds a feasibility design of complete streets improvements along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd between E California Avenue and SR 58. Design will include but not be limited to, traffic calming, enhanced pedestrian crossings, improved signage and lighting, more resilient pavement markings, and ADA modifications.
57 Project Name Timeline Active Transportation Policies/Improvements Q Street and Espee
Street Pedestrian
Access
Improvements
Future
Will install various improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutter, or other necessary right of way improvement
projects.
Community
Development Block
Grant Projects
Future
The following projects will install sidewalk, curb and gutter, handicap ramps, and cross-gutters, where needed, to
improve drainage and pedestrian access.
• Jewett Avenue: from 34th Street to 28th Street and K
Street to Q Street
• Ohio drive South of SR 58: Southeast end of Ohio
drive; Ohio Drive cross street Milham Drive and
Tollhouse Drive
• Benton Street: From Ming Avenue to Planz Road
and South H Street to Hughes Lane
• Oleander: From H Street to A Street and California
Avenue to Roosevelt Street
• Madison Area: From Madison Street to Cottonwood
Road between Casa Loma Drive and Brook Street
Hageman Road
Multi-Use Path Future
Project proposes to construct a multi-use path connecting Standard Road west of SR 99 to Buck Owens Blvd east of
SR 99 with an elevated structure crossing over SR 99. The project will provide a connection between the northwest and the downtown area of Bakersfield.
Multi-use Path Along
Friant Kern Canal Future
Project will provide a separate path to be shared by bike users and pedestrians along the Friant Kern Canal. The
infrastructure supports multiple recreation and transportation opportunities, such as walking, bicycling, roller-skating, and mobility for persons in wheelchairs. The aim of the project is to reduce overall vehicular use in the area and reducing emissions and particulate matter.
Bike and Pedestrian
Feasibility Study Future
This project will fund feasibility studies and preliminary designs to develop “shovel ready” bike and pedestrian
projects for future construction funding and grant
opportunities.
Highway Safety
Improvement
Program (HSIP)
Future
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) will fund four projects that will make streets throughout the City safer for all modes of transportation. The projects will include traffic calming tools, pedestrian beacons, raised street medians, and reflective signage and signal backplates.
58 Appendix A-B – Policy & Programming Questionnaire
59 Table B1 – Active Transportation Programming, Policy, and Practices Questionnaire Topic Initiatives/ Current Status
COMMITTEES / ROLES
Does the City have an Active
Transportation Coordinator?
There is no official role, but civil engineer is serving as de facto role.
Does the City have an Active
Transportation Advisory
Committee or similar body?
City has a multi-modal committee, which includes 3 council members.
There is also the Bike and Pedestrian Safety Coalition, which consists of representatives from Kern County, Bike Bakersfield, Police Department, Kern COG, local activists, and meets monthly.
2023 Complete Streets resolution has language about an
interdepartmental transportation review team.
Does the City have an Active
Transportation Safety
Education Program?
No, but Bike Bakersfield does bike safety education at
schools. There are issues in the City regarding education and enforcement currently.
POLICY / PLANS
Does the City have a Safe
Routes to School/Safe Routes
for Seniors program?
Yes, the City has received $6 million in ARPA funding for safe routes near schools and parks. The project will fund the identification of missing links, projects trying to fill in. It is an on-going process.
There is no Safe Routes for Seniors program.
Does the city have localized
signal and stop sign warrants?
The City has adopted warrants from the CA MUTCD has
adopted green bike lane standards.
Does the city have a traffic
crash monitoring program with
periodic reviews or hot spot
monitoring? Any proactive
safety investigation? If so,
provide the content of the
program.
Police Department maintains the Crossroads database using SWITRS data. Staff does high collision report quarterly, reviews for any potential patterns. The City uses the crash database for intersection studies.
60 Does the City implement
special crosswalk treatments
at high pedestrian locations?
High visibility crosswalks are standard. The City has also implemented in-crosswalk lights and HAWK signals at
certain locations
What type of traffic
enforcement does the City
conduct?
Bakersfield Police Department provides traffic enforcement and is starting to perform radar traffic enforcement to gather data to analyze for high periods and other trends. If the City receives feedback about speeding vehicles, they will perform speed profile and send to PD for targeted enforcement.
What are the safety
ordinances? Bike helmet laws?
Unsafe pedestrian
movements?
There are no ordinances beyond standard California law.
Does the City have an access
management policy to provide
safe accesses to businesses
and facilities on major and
secondary roadways?
The City’s design standards outline the number, spacing, and size of medians and driveways.
Does the City have an active
traffic signal timing and
operation program? Bicycle
detection or leading pedestrian
interval?
The City has a Traffic Operations Center to upload and
download timing, and monitor traffic flow. Some intersections have Leading Pedestrian Interval timing. Some intersections have bicycle detection.
Has the City received funding
for the previous two cycles of
ATP and HSIP grant program?
The City has received ATP and HSIP funding for last 2
cycles. The City has completed an LRSP with Kern COG.
Does the City have a policy or
best practice for the transit
stop locations?
Transit stop locations determined by design standards.
Golden Empire Transit owns bus stops and shelters. There is ongoing coordination between the City and Golden Empire Transit.
Does the City, in a part of the
roadway resurfacing projects,
attempt to repurpose the
excessive roadway pavement,
or add bicycle lanes where
feasible?
Yes, this is part of Complete Streets resolution being
adopted in July 2023. Striping layouts are in the City’s design standards.
Has the City performed a
Bicycle/Pedestrian Level of
Stress Analysis?
KernCOG performed a bicycle/pedestrian level of stress
analysis.
What types of wayfinding
signage does the City have?
City Parks Department controls the bicycle/pedestrian
wayfinding signages, which is mainly near parks and trails. 61 DATA COLLECTION / INVENTORY
Does the City have an
Inventory of Pedestrian/Bicycle
Signs and Signals?
The City Streets Department maintains sign database. The database includes initial install date and recent
maintenance. Retroreflectivity analysis has been completed.
Does the City have Active
Transportation Volume
Counting?
KernCOG does pedestrian and bicycle counts on a regular basis. There are no permanent count locations.
COORDINATION / FEEDBACK / ENGAGEMENT
What ways can citizens give
feedback about active
transportation infrastructure
and safety?
The City has a website for neighborhood traffic calming and the CitySource mobile app.
What previous engagement
has the City done relating to
active transportation?
Past studies include the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan (outreach); 2020 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan (public outreach and community events); 2022 Local Road Safety
Plan (public outreach); 2022 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan (public workshop); 2021 Downtown Corridor
Enhancement Master Plan (public engagement)
How does the City engage with
schools on active
transportation issues?
Schools typically reach out to City with concern to address and issues are usually with pickup/dropoff, crosswalk
concerns, and congestion. School districts hire crossing guards. City uses design standards for school signage and striping.
How does City Public Works
engage with law enforcement
on active transportation
issues?
This engagement is done through the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Safety Coalition, Bakersfield Police Department is a part of. City sends a list of complaints from residents to the City Police Department monthly. There is also as needed coordination
Has the City lowered any
speed limits using the
flexibility from Assembly Bill
43?
City is waiting for incorporation into CA MUTCD in 2024.
How does the City address
bicycle lanes and right turn
lanes?
The bicycle lanes typically goes between the right turn lane and the through lane.
62 Appendix A-C – Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress Scoring Tables 63 Table C1: Bicycle LTS for Roadways with Existing Bike Lanes and Parking Criteria LTS 1 LTS 2 LTS 3 LTS 4
Total Number of Thru Lanes 1-2 3 4-5 6+
Speed Limit 25 30 35 40+
Roadway Functional Class 7 (Local) 6, 5 4 2,3
# of driveways (ie parcels) 0-24 25-49 50-74 75+
Point per Criteria 1 2 3 4
Table C2: LTS for Roadways with Existing Bike Lanes and No Parking Criteria LTS 1 LTS 2 LTS 3 LTS 4
Total Number of Thru Lanes 1-2 3 4-5 6+
Speed Limit 25-30 35 40 45+
Roadway Functional Class 6,7 5,4 3 2
# of driveways (ie parcels) 0-24 25-49 50-74 75+
Point per Criteria 1 2 3 4
Point Range 4-6 7-10 11-13 14-16
Table C3: LTS for Roadways with Roadways with Mixed Vehicle-Bicycle Traffic Lanes Criteria LTS 1 LTS 2 LTS 3 LTS 4
Speed Limit 25 30 35 40+
Total Number of Thru Lanes 1-2 3 4-5 6+
Point per Criteria 1 2 3 4
Point Range 3-5 6-8 9-10 11-12
CONFORMANCE WITH CALTRANS
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN GUIDELINES
Appendix B
City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
Item Requirement Section(s)
A
Mode Share: The estimated number of existing bicycle trips and pedestrian trips in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all trips, and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle trips and pedestrian trips resulting from implementation of the plan.
» Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Transportation Mode Share, Table 2: Means of Transportation to Work » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Anticipated Future Demand
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Monitoring Implementation
B
Description of Land Use/Destinations: A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns which must include, but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, major employment centers, major transit hubs, and other destinations. Major transit hubs must include, but are not limited to, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Destinations and Points of Interest C Pedestrian Facilities: A map and description of existing and proposed pedestrian facilities, including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Current Infrastructure Inventory, Existing Pedestrian Facilities » Ch. 1: Introduction - Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancements » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Existing Pedestian Facilities » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Pedestrian Network
F Bicycle Facilities: A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transportation facilities including those at major transit hubs and those that serve public and private schools. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Current Infrastructure Inventory, Existing Bicycle Infrastructure » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Biking in Bakersfield, Table 3: Existing Bicycle Infrastructure I
Bicycle Parking: A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities. Include a description of existing and proposed policies related to bicycle parking in public locations, private parking garages and parking lots and in new commercial and residential developments. Also include a map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These must include, but not be limited to, bicycle parking facilities at transit stops, rail and transit terminals, ferry docks and landings, park and ride lots, and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Bicycle Parking and End-Trip Facilities » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Biking in Bakersfield, Bicycle Parking & End-Trip Facilities » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies, Engineering J Wayfinding: A description of existing and proposed signage providing wayfinding along bicycle and pedestrian networks to designated destinations.
» Appendix D - Wayfinding and Signage
» Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies, Engineering K
Non-Infrastructure: A description of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian education and encouragement programs conducted in the area included within the plan. » Ch. 4: Recommendations - Programs & Policies L
Collision Analysis: The number and location of collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities suffered by bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries, and a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan » Appendix A - Exisiting Conditions Report, Crash History » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today, Safety Trends
City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
Item Requirement Section(s)
M
Equity Analysis: Identify census tracts that are considered disadvantaged or low-income and identify bicycle and pedestrian needs of those disadvantaged or low-income residents, including lack connectivity to key destinations, mobility challenges, public health concerns, and safety issues. » Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report, Demographic and Equity Factors » Ch. 1: Introduction - Meeting Challenges, Equity Considerations: Finance & Health » Ch. 2: Bakersfield Today - Equity
N Community Engagement: A description of the extent of community involvement in development of the plan, including disadvantaged and underserved communities. » Ch. 3: Community Engagement O
Coordination: A description of how the active transportation plan has been coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions, including school districts within the plan area, and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, housing or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, general plans and a Sustainable Community Strategy in a Regional Transportation Plan, and local or regional housing plans or process improvements that are adopted or in development.
» Ch. 1: Introduction - Plan Development Process
P
Prioritization: A description of the projects and programs proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation, including the methodology for project prioritization and a proposed timeline for implementation. » Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Prioritization,
Table 2: Priority Rankings and Implementation Groups of Bakersfield ATP Trail Segments » Appendix F - Prioritization Criteria
Q
Funding: A description of future financial needs for projects and programs that improve safety and convenience for bicyclists and pedestrians in the plan area. Include anticipated cost, revenue sources and potential funding for bicycle and pedestrian uses.
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Project List
» Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Funding Program
R Implementation: A description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in implementing the plan. » Ch. 5: Implementation S
Maintenance: A description of the policies and procedures for maintaining existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of smooth pavement, ADA level surfaces, freedom from encroaching vegetation, maintenance of traffic control devices including striping and other pavement markings, and lighting .
» Ch. 1: Introduction - Goal 7: Maintenance & Preservation » Ch. 5: Implementation - Project Funding Program
T
Resolution: A resolution showing adoption of the plan by the city, county, or district. If the active transportation plan was prepared by a county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, MPO, school district or transit district, the plan should indicate the support via resolution of the city(s) or county(s) in which the proposed facilities would be located.
» Adoption Resolution to be included upon final plan adoption
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Appendix C
2/13/2024 Public Website - Interactive Map Comments Appendix C - Public Outreach Created on Type Comment Latitude Longitude
2023-10-17
23:21:08 UTC Bike
Hello, I just recently moved to this area of Panama Ln and Union Ave and noticed there are no bike paths available on this side of town. The bike paths that the City of Bakersfield offers are across town, and unfortunatelynot everyone has the opportunityto go across town for this. It would be great to have something available on this side of town for the current population in the area, and for the future population since there has been and continues to be new housing development here. Thank you!
35.292029 -119.000199
2023-10-19
17:35:46 UTC Walk
North/west corner of 28th Street/Eye Street.
The ramp that was designed for this corner is very dangerous. It has trip hazards with the way the concrete goes from high to low. There is no indication of the “rise” or the “step down” of where the concrete comes together.
35.384709 -119.020048
2023-10-20
15:22:32 UTC Walk No side walk or few for the water 35.288738 -119.020914 2023-10-20
15:28:08 UTC Bike Bale Lanes for children so they are able to play safety specially since wedon't have a park that we can walk to with out crossing a large street. 35.306743 -119.026695 2023-10-20
16:53:08 UTC Walk
A crosswalk would be beneficial for the employees that park in the street or physician's parking lot behind the AIS Cancer Center. There are many vehicles that speed through the area and sometimes they don't stop for the employees.
35.383771 -119.017467
2023-10-21
19:14:42 UTC Other Active transportation summit attendance 35.377134 -119.00784 2023-10-21
19:16:03 UTC Other Dope 35.379052 -119.040749
2023-10-21
19:16:44 UTC Bike I bike to In-Shape 35.392059 -118.94773 2023-10-21
19:27:18 UTC Other Need to clean more 35.379052 -119.040749 2023-10-21
19:43:07 UTC Other They need to put more stop signs 35.34261 -119.058065 2023-10-21
19:43:10 UTC ADA Lack of adequate curb ramps for disabled people. 35.368368 -119.014699 2023-10-21
19:53:01 UTC Other More stops 35.356271 -118.940921
2023-10-21
20:03:21 UTC Bike
Bike lane ends before the intersection and dovetails with a car lane. Super dangerous every time I bike there (but it’s otherwise a good route which is why I still continue to go this way)
35.367664 -119.03878
2023-10-21
20:08:57 UTC Bike
Starting here and going north all the way to where Q ends at Columbus, there is no longer a bike lane nor is there a share the lane marker. I’ve been harassed multiple times (going both north and south) by drivers here and fear for my safety. Need more visibility/bike lanes/share the lane markers for cyclists on this stretch, especially since Q has them south of this!!
35.381173 -119.010563
2023-10-21
20:12:56 UTC Bike
Bike lane ends before intersection. Whenever this happens, drivers get too close to cyclists. This happens at most intersections and it sucks big time for anyone trying to commute as a cyclist.
35.37512 -119.03856
2023-10-21
21:06:12 UTC Bike The trail walk needs to be updated and possibly a bike ride 35.268043 -118.914342 2/13/2024 Public Website - Interactive Map Comments Appendix C - Public Outreach 2023-10-21
21:07:29 UTC Other
McKinley families have issued concerns over the safety of crossing streets on the corner of 4th and P street. Early in the morning McKinley only has one crossing guard when in reality they need 2-3. They have suggested speed bums and maybe even a red light camera to enforce speed limit and enhance safety for students.
35.361464 -119.012003
2023-10-21
21:13:14 UTC Walk Sidewalk regularly blocked, including on 21st and on the intersection withUnion 35.377249 -119.003007 2023-10-21
21:36:30 UTC Other
the area including Polo Park, Patriot Elementary, Frontier HS, generally in a mile range. Could use more bike path and connection in this area. More separate from vehicular traffic the better
35.412487 -119.145112
2023-10-21
22:36:28 UTC Walk
Speeding cars are particularly dangerous with a school here off Buena Vista.
Lowering the speed limit and installing a separated mixed use lane is so important for safety all along this major thoroughfare!
35.329376 -119.127502
2023-10-22
15:17:30 UTC Bike
Cycle track makes no sense. No safe way to enter if you’re heading west bound and the finish under the brake overpass is dangerous as it’s a blind spot with motorists looking to the west for vehicle traffic and not to the right for bicycle traffic exiting the cycle track and having to dangerously cross back to the other side of the lane.
35.377136 -118.985753
2023-10-22
15:54:00 UTC Bike
All of H Street is a biking and walking hazard. There is little to no room and poles in the walkway make it impossible to use. Forcing cyclists to merge into 60mph traffic to go around cars parked on the side if the road. There's more room for the canal then there is for people on a main vein from south to north bakersfield.
35.304977 -119.021303
2023-10-23
22:14:34 UTC Walk
Its been many fatal accidents here..children and adults...dont have enougth time to cross California ave...on Baker st..also green ligths need to be on longer so people crossing California ave in cars have enough time...but pedestrian signs first of course...
35.368436 -118.995891
2023-10-24
09:39:47 UTC Bike Continue bike line from Lamont to Panama ln, for students to use their bike for school safely from both sides of the school as well as recreational use . 35.281781 -118.913612 2023-11-18
03:36:30 UTC Bike
Olive drive would benefit from a bicycle lane, like Stockdale's, that provides a painted buffer for the bike lane. This would stop cars from passing by a cyclist with less than 2 feet to give.
35.416929 -119.120078
2023-11-18
03:37:43 UTC Bike I commute to work on this road and I think it would benefit from a bicycle lane. 35.313112 -119.082028
2023-11-18
03:39:33 UTC Bike Construct a bike trail on all canals in the city. 35.313865 -119.052401 2023-11-18
14:10:38 UTC Bike Class IV bike lane for calloway drive. 35.364801 -119.114585 2023-12-14
19:35:52 UTC Other
This are would benefit from increased bicycle lanes with a buffer (Type 4). I believe if you make cycling safer people will cycle especially lanes with a physical barriers.
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TRAIL PROFILE OVERVIEWS
Appendix D
1 2 3
4 5
6 7
8 Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.20
Class II – 0.06
Class III – 0.36
Class IV – 5.31
Total – 5.92
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Bridge
2. New Intersection
3. Reduce Turn Radius
4. Add Crosswalks
5. Install Sidewalks
6. Pedestrian Refuge Island, New
Intersection Required
7. Install Sidewalks
8. Install Sidewalks
DESTINATIONS:
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Department of Motor Vehicles
County Public Services Building
Longfellow Elementary
Trail 1 begins with a Class I connection along the Stine Canal to the existing Kern River Trail. It is followed by two blocks of Class II bike lanes to reach Beech Street where a Class IV bikeway begins. The trail runs predominantly east-west, and takes users from the residential areas around Beech Street to commercial destinations in Northern Downtown Bakersfield along 30th Street.
Here, users will have the opportunity to connect to the north-south corridors Trail 9 at H Street or Trail 15 at Q Street. The trail briefly transitions to a Class III shared-use path along Pacific Street before transitioning back to a Class IV on Alta Vista Drive. Curb bump outs will be added on all major intersections between Alta Vista Drive and Mt Vernon Avenue to facilitate safe crossings in Old Town Kern, where Trail 4 will intersect on Baker Street. The trail terminates in East Bakersfield at the intersection of Niles Street with Mt Vernon Avenue, facilitating easy access to Bakersfield High School through proposed Trail 12. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 6-mile trail.
N Sillect Ave
Arrow St Oak St
Olive St
Beach Park Dr
N
Sillect Ave
24th St
E-Z-8 Motel
Bakersfield
Heart Hospital
Stine Canal
Stin e
Canal
Ke r n
River
30th St
Elm
St
Elm St
Spruce St
Cedar St
Beech St
Pine St
Alder St
C St
Lawn St
Bay St
178
RIVIERA
WESTCHESTER
33rd St F St
Airport Bus of
Bakersfield
U P Main Line
M St
K St
28th St
29th St
26th St
L St L St
Eye St
G St
32nd St 32nd St
F St
30th St 30th St
Drake St
Encina St
178
California
Department of
Motor Vehicles
Golden State
Mall
Kaiser
Permanente
Chester Medical
Office
Garces
Memorial Circle
33rd St
Ke rn Island
Can al
30th St
Espee St
25th St
Jewett Ave
32nd St
Claflin Way
P St
N St
28th St
Panama St
24th St
Q St
Golden State Ave 99
County Public
Services
Building
Joshua Park
Weill Park
HOMAKER
PARK
Longfellow
Elementary
School
Eas t Sid e C an al
Stockton St
Stock ton St
Quincy St
Oregon St
Sacramento St
Flower St
Union Ave
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
30th St to Niles/Monterey
Trail 1 – 30th Street to Niles Street & Monterey Street Cross Valley Canal
Stine Canal
Beech Street
30th Street
Pacific Street
F StreetH StreetChester Avenue
Jewel Avenue
M StreetQ Street
Stine Canal
Kern Island CanalKern Isla
n
d
C
a
nal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Alta Vista Dr
Stockton St
Quincy St Quincy St
Magnolia St
Pacific St
Oregon St
Ore gon St
Tulare St Tulare St
Inyo St
Lincoln St
Sacramento St
Flower St
Kern St
Alta Vista Dr
Monterey St
Flower St
178
Tulare St
Kern St
Robinson St
King St
Gage St
Tulare St
Pacific St
Owens St
Quincy St Quincy St
Oregon St
Baker St
Beale Ave
Niles St
Monterey St
178
Baker Street
Branch Library
OLD TOWN
KERN
BAKER STREET
Miller St
Lake St Lake St Owens St Beale Ave
Kentucky St
Monterey St
Kentucky Street
Post Office
Oregon St
Quincy St
Miller St
Orange Dr
Virginia St
Pacific St
West Dr
Haley St
Flower St
E ast Side Canal
U P Ma in Line Haley St
Kentucky St
Lake St Lake St
Oregon St
West Dr
Monterey St Orange Dr
Pal
m Dr
Haley St
Niles St
Monterey St
Williams
Elementary
School
Flower St
East Bakersfield
High School
Kentucky St
Lake St
Lake St
Monterey St
Monterey St
Ash Dr
Locust Ravine
Quincy Dr
Palm Dr
Pacific St
Oregon St
Camino Primavera
Center St
Niles St
Mt Vernon Ave
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
30th St to Niles/Monterey
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.20
Class II – 0.06
Class III – 0.36
Class IV – 5.31
Total – 5.92
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Add Crosswalks, Remove Adjacent Parking
for Visibility
2. Curb Bump-Outs, Install Sidewalks
3. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS:
Baker Street Branch Library
Armstrong Youth Center, Boys &
Girls Club
Williams Elementary
Bakersfield Play Center
East Bakersfield High
Trail 1 begins with a Class I connection along the Stine Canal to the existing Kern River Trail. It is followed by two blocks of Class II bike lanes to reach Beech Street where a Class IV bikeway begins. The trail runs predominantly east-west, and takes users from the residential areas around Beech Street to commercial destinations in Northern Downtown Bakersfield along 30th Street.
Here, users will have the opportunity to connect to the north-south corridors Trail 9 at H Street or Trail 15 at Q Street. The trail briefly transitions to a Class III shared-use path along Pacific Street before transitioning back to a Class IV on Alta Vista Drive. Curb bump outs will be added on all major intersections between Alta Vista Drive and Mt Vernon Avenue to facilitate safe crossings in Old Town Kern, where Trail 4 will intersect on Baker Street. The trail terminates in East Bakersfield at the intersection of Niles Street with Mt Vernon Avenue, facilitating easy access to Bakersfield High School through proposed Trail 12. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 6-mile trail. 1 2 3
Trail 1 – 30th Street to Niles Street & Monterey Street Pacific Street
Alta Vista Drive
Baker StreetBeale AvenueHaley Street
Mount Vernon Avenue
Kentucky Street
Niles Street
Monterey Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Thatch Ave
Milo Ave
Sugar Cane Ave
Annette St
Julie St
Pacheco Rd
Mattnick Dr
Summerfield Dr
Cyclone Dr
Southern Breeze Dr
Kaytlain Ave
Noella Rd
RIDGEVIEW
ESTATES
Oldcastle Ave
Crosshaven Ave
Whitegate Ave
Jackson Ridge Ave
Hosking Ave
Ridgemont St
Marin St
De Ette Ave
Krista St
Loudon St
Akers Rd
Harris Rd
A r vin -E di son C an al
Trojes Ave
Berkshire Rd
Akers Rd
Berkshire
Elementary
School
Stonecreek Jr
High School
Bathurst Ave Rockhampton Dr
Brisbane Ave
Akers Rd
STONE CREEK
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Akers/McKee
DESTINATIONS:
Berkshire Elementary
Loudon (Roy W) Elementary
Stonecreek Junior High
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class IV – 4.50
Total – 4.50
Trail 2 provides connectivity to Southern Bakersfield, including residential areas, parks, and schools. It originates at Akers Road and Pacheco Road with a connection to Trail 18. 4.5-miles of Class IV bikeway are planned along Akers Road, McKee Road, and Ashe Road before terminating at Taft Highway. This trail has numerous existing and planned facilities to bolster east-west access, including proposed Trail 14. Class II bike facilities are currently offered on Akers Road and Ashe Road.
Trail 2 – Akers Road & McKee Road pacheco Road Harris Road P anama LaneArvin Edison CanalBerkshire RoadHosking Ave Akers Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
N Sillect Ave
Arrow St Oak St
Olive St
Beach Park Dr
N
Sillect Ave
24th St
E-Z-8 Motel
Bakersfield
Heart Hospital
Stine Canal
Stin e
Canal
Ke r n
River
30th St
Elm
St
Elm St
Spruce St
Cedar St
Beech St
Pine St
Alder St
C St
Lawn St
Bay St
178
RIVIERA
WESTCHESTER
33rd St F St
Airport Bus of
Bakersfield
U P Main Line
M St
K St
28th St
29th St
26th St
L St L St
Eye St
G St
32nd St 32nd St
F St
30th St 30th St
Drake St
Encina St
178
California
Department of
Motor Vehicles
Golden State
Mall
Kaiser
Permanente
Chester Medical
Office
Garces
Memorial Circle
33rd St
Ke rn Island
Can al
30th St
Espee St
25th St
Jewett Ave
32nd St
Claflin Way
P St
N St
28th St
Panama St
24th St
Q St
Golden State Ave 99
County Public
Services
Building
Joshua Park
Weill Park
HOMAKER
PARK
Longfellow
Elementary
School
Eas t Sid e C an al
Stockton St
Stock ton St
Quincy St
Oregon St
Sacramento St
Flower St
Union Ave
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
30th St to Niles/Monterey
Thatch Ave
Milo Ave
Sugar Cane Ave
Marina Dr
Annette St
Julie St
Pacheco Rd
Mattnick Dr
Summerfield Dr
Cyclone Dr
Southern Breeze Dr
Chinta Dr
Basque S
Kaytlain Av
t
e
Noella Rd
Belle Vista
Shopping
Center
RIDGEVIEW
ESTATES
Oldcastle Ave
Crosshaven Ave
Whitegate Ave
Jackson Ridge Ave
Hosking Ave
Ridgemont St
Marin St
Sara Jane St
Krista St
Loudon St
Akers Rd
Harris Rd
A r v in -E di son C an al
Rhine Dr
Trojes Ave
Akers Rd
Ridgeview
Plaza
Berkshire
Elementary
School Stonecreek Jr
High School
Bathurst Ave
Rockhampton Dr Brisbane Ave
Akers Rd Mc Kee Rd
STONE CREEK
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Curb Bump-Outs, Realign Intersection
2. Road Widening, Curb Bump-Outs
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class IV – 4.50
Total – 4.50
Trail 2 provides connectivity to Southern Bakersfield, including residential areas, parks, and schools. It originates at Akers Road and Pacheco Road with a connection to Trail 18. 4.5-miles of Class IV bikeway are planned along Akers Road, McKee Road, and Ashe Road before terminating at Taft Highway. This trail has numerous existing and planned facilities to bolster east-west access, including proposed Trail 14. Class II bike facilities are currently offered on Akers Road and Ashe Road.
Trail 2 – Akers Road & McKee Road
1 2
Asher RoadMountain Ridge Drive Stein RoadAkers Road
McKee Road
Taft Hwy
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Chukkar Ln
Desert Hills Ave
Carr St
Pheasant Ave
Partridge Ave
Hart
Angell St
man Ave
Gabriel Dr
Hesketh
Dr
Stockdale Frontage Rd
Stockdale Hwy
Park Stockdale
Club House &
Park
QUAILWOOD
Fairway Dr
Fairway Dr
Hume Ln
Hogan Way
River Oaks Dr
Ellis Ave
M t
Hood Dr
M t Shasta Dr
Ashe Rd
Olde
Stockdale
Land fair Dr
Angels Camp St
Columbia Ln
Kearsarge Way
Caswell Ave
Club
View Dr
Sly Ln
Loring Run
Ashe Rd
Barrington St
Nottingham
Ln
Manchester Ln
Kl
am
ath
Way
Cheshire Dr
Inwo
od
Dr
Belden Ln
Edgemont Dr
Bronson Ln Chewacan Dr
Ashe Rd
Laurelglen
Plaza
Sagepointe
Corvallis Park Scenic Way
Hartman Ave
Friant Dr
Carissa Ave
Daggett Ave
Stockdale Frontage Rd
PARK
STOCKDALE
Bel Aire
Way
Pebble Beach Dr
Burke Way
Land fair Dr
Devon Dr
Thunderbird St
Sundale
Country Club
Edgemont Dr
Cardiff Ave
Nogal Ave
Pinon Springs Cir W
Castle Park Castle
Elementary
School
S Half Moon
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ashe
1 2 3
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class III – 0.26
Class IV – 4.02
Total – 4.28
DESTINATIONS:
Castle (Charles H) Elementary
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Realign Intersection, Install Sidewalks
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island
3. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
Trail 3 offers a north-south connection through residential areas from Park Stockdale to Trail 14 on Panama Lane. The trail begins with a quarter mile Class III facility on Stockdale Highway to tie-in with the existing Class II facility on Rio Bravo Drive, followed by over 4 miles of Class IV protected bikeways. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
A portion of the trail overlaps with Trail 11, offering users an easy opportunity to travel in the east-west direction.
Trail 3 – Ashe Road Stockdale Hwy
Sundale Avenue
Ming Avenue
Ashe Road
North Half Moon Drive
North Half Moon Drive
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Nutmeg Dr
Vancouver Dr
Bend Way Herb Way
Spice Way
Cumin Ln
Yakima Way
Shelby Loop
Louisville Dr
Lafayette Way
Plaquem
ines Dr
Savory Ln
Olympia Dr
White Ln
Ashe Rd
The Crossroads
Shopping
Center
Stine Can al
Stine C an al
S tin e Can al
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Dist rict Blvd Spur
Schirra Ct
Woodmere Dr
Mc Divitt Dr
District Blvd
Department of
Motor Vehicles
A r vin -E di son C an al
A r vin -E di son C an al
Antigua Dr
Caracas Ave
Spring Creek Loop
Arc Dome Ave
Mountain Iron Dr
Grogan Dr
Barbados Ave
Raven
Pass St
Lilydale Dr Leaf Valley Dr
Ashe Rd Harris Rd
Tulia Ln
Trinidad Ave
Bangor Pl
Sunchase Dr
Tahitian Pearl
Sard St
Dr
Briolette St
Fire Opal Dr
Hawk Creek Dr
Brewer Creek Dr
Declaration Way Firebaugh St Drift Creek St Slickrock Dr Ashe Rd
Panama Ln
S Half Moon Dr
Nutmeg Dr
Fedex Freight Sugar Pine Dr Ar v in -E di son C anal
Green Garden Dr
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ashe
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten Crosswalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk
4. Straighten Crosswalk
5. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
6. Curb Bump-Outs
7. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten Crosswalk
8. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten Crosswalk
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class III – 0.26
Class IV – 4.02
Total – 4.28
Trail 3 offers a north-south connection through residential areas from Park Stockdale to Trail 14 on Panama Lane. The trail begins with a quarter mile Class III facility on Stockdale Highway to tie-in with the existing Class II facility on Rio Bravo Drive, followed by over 4 miles of Class IV protected bikeways. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
A portion of the trail overlaps with Trail 11, offering users an easy opportunity to travel in the east-west direction.
Trail 3 – Ashe Road South Half Moon Drive
White LaneAsphalto/Sunset Branch
Arvin-Edisen Canal
Stine Canal
Harris RoadPanama Lane
Ashe Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Grace St Jefferson St
Water St
Jeffrey St
Hawthorne Ave
N Baker St
N Baker St
Alturas Dr
Loma Linda Dr
Loma Linda Dr
Wa lnut Ave
La Cresta Dr
Crawford St
N Kern St
N Tulare St
N King St Irene
St
Poplar
Av
Elmwo
e
od Ave
Goodman St
Knotts St
Bernard St
River Blvd
LA
CRESTA/ALTA
VISTA
La Cresta
U P Main Line
U P Main Line
U P Main Line
BNSF Main Li
ne
Quincy St
Quincy St
E 18th St
Beale Ave
Pacific St Pacific St
Jefferson St
Oregon St
Tulare St Tulare St
Lake St Lake St
Owens St
E 21st St
E 19th St
Kentucky St
Jackson St
King St King St
King St
Inyo St
Kern St
Lincoln St
Flower St
Eureka St
Chico St
Dolores St
Alta Vista Dr
Baker St
Beale Ave
Sumner St
Flower St
178
Sandstone
Elementary
School
OLD TOWN
KERN
BAKER STREET
S Owens St
Kern St
S Robinson St
E 3rd St E 3rd St Clifton St
Clyde St
Northrup St
Augusta St
Miller St
King St
Chico St
Dolores St
Murdock St
E 11th St
E 10th St E 10th St
E 9th St
S Baker St
Tyree Toliver St
Baker St
E California Ave
E 4th St
S King St Virginia Ave
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Union Cemetery
Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.
Park
Bessie E. Owens
Primary School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Baker/King/Madison/Lotus
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 1.14
Class II – 3.27
Class III – 0.75
Class IV – 1.14
Total – 6.31
DESTINATIONS:
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Baker Street Branch Library
Armstrong Youth Center, Boys &
Girls Club
Kentucky Street Post Office
Lincoln Junior High School
Mlk Community Center
Owens (Bessie E) Primary
1 2 3
4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Trail 4 runs north-south and originates with a connection to Trail 7 at Wilkins Park, which is adjacent to residential properties, schools, and businesses. It intersects with multiple proposed local connections and eastwest trails, such as Trail 1 in Old Town Kern, Trail 16 in Downtown, Trail 19 by Union Cemetery, and Trail 11 at the East Branch Canal, where the trail ends. The trail begins with Class II and Class III facilities while traveling through residential areas, before transitioning to a Class IV bikeway for increased protection through Old Town Kern and the industrial uses surrounding the Union Pacific rail Line. Along this portion of the trail, one lane can be removed to accommodate the facility. From Bernard Street to Sumner Street the two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) can be removed. From Sumner Street to 19th Street, two travel lanes can be removed and replaced with a TWLTL. From 19th Street to Eureka Street, Baker Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and will function as a Class I path across the BNSF rail line. The trail switches back to a Class II facility at Eureka Street to proceed south through Lakeview until it reaches the East Branch Canal, where it transitions to a Class I along the canal. At Casa Loma Drive, the trail continues on Lotus Lane as a Class II, before transitioning to a Class II at Planz Road, and back to a Class I from Brook Street to White Lane, where there is currently no roadway. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 6-mile trail.
Trail 4 – Baker Street, King Street & Lotus Lane
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
3. RRFB
4. Remove TWLTL between Bernard Street and
Sumner Street
5. Remove two travel lanes and replace with a TWLTL
6. Close Baker Street to vehicular traffic from 19th Street to Eureka Street to create a Class I connection along
the railroad.
7. Curb Bump-Outs, Add Crosswalk
8. Install Sidewalks
9. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Curb Bump-Outs,
Remove TWLTL
10. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Realign Intersection
11. Realign Intersection, Remove Parking on One Side from 4th St to Brundage Lane
12. Realign Intersection
Sumner Street
Alta Vista Drive South King Street Butte Street Truxtun Avenue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
South Baker Street
Columbus Street
Pacific Street
Niles Street
Flower Street
Jeffrey StreetBernard Street
East 21st Street
Monterey Street
Kentucky Street
Potomoc AvenueVirginia Avenue
Beale Street
Baker Street
North Baker Street
Hawtho nr e AvenueH
awtho nr e Ave
n
u
e
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Wilkins St
Bliss St
S Owens St Texas St
Clifton St
Clyde St
Northrup St
Augusta St
Milham Dr
Tyree Toliver St
E Brundage Ln
E ast B r an ch Can al
Smith St
Jastro Ave
Adams St
Cheatham Ave
Nina St
Lotus Ln
Padre St
Del Mar Dr
Reese Ave
Feliz Dr
Mc New Ct
Madison St
Casa Loma Dr
58 Belle Terrace
Park
Casa Loma
Elementary
School
Cottonwood
Casa Loma
Lotus Ln
Casino St
Elda Ave
Meeks Ave
Brook St
Anderson St
Horne St
Oliver St
Melwood St
Madison Ave
E Planz Rd
E White Ln
Watts Dr
Madison St
Cottonwood Rd
Bakersfield
Municipal
Airport
C en t r al B r anch C an
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Baker/King/Madison/Lotus
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 1.14
Class II – 3.27
Class III – 0.75
Class IV – 1.14
Total – 6.31
DESTINATIONS:
Fremont Elementary
Casa Loma Elementary
1 2
3 4 5 6
Trail 4 runs north-south and originates with a connection to Trail 7 at Wilkins Park, which is adjacent to residential properties, schools, and businesses. It intersects with multiple proposed local connections and eastwest trails, such as Trail 1 in Old Town Kern, Trail 16 in Downtown, Trail 19 by Union Cemetery, and Trail 11 at the East Branch Canal, where the trail ends. The trail begins with Class II and Class III facilities while traveling through residential areas, before transitioning to a Class IV bikeway for increased protection through Old Town Kern and the industrial uses surrounding the Union Pacific rail Line. Along this portion of the trail, one lane can be removed to accommodate the facility. From Bernard Street to Sumner Street the two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) can be removed. From Sumner Street to 19th Street, two travel lanes can be removed and replaced with a TWLTL. From 19th Street to Eureka Street, Baker Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and will function as a Class I path across the BNSF rail line. The trail switches back to a Class II facility at Eureka Street to proceed south through Lakeview until it reaches the East Branch Canal, where it transitions to a Class I along the canal. At Casa Loma Drive, the trail continues on Lotus Lane as a Class II, before transitioning to a Class II at Planz Road, and back to a Class I from Brook Street to White Lane, where there is currently no roadway. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 6-mile trail.
Trail 4 – Baker Street, King Street & Lotus Lane
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Install Sidewalks
2. Install Sidewalks
3. RRFB, Curb Bump-Outs, Reduce Turn Radius
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. Add Crosswalk
6. Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalks
Lotus Lane
MLK Jr. Blvd
Madison Street
East Branch Canal
Casa Loma Drive
State Hwy 88White Lane
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Benbrook Pl Connery Way Crosby St
Old Farm Rd
Savonburg Dr
Longmeadow Way
Paxton Way
Holland Park St Trinity River Dr
Clay Creek Ct Portebello Dr
Allen Rd
Brimhall Rd
Old Farm Rd
Efada Dr
Finsbury Ct
Patrick Henry Dr
Crockett Ct
Aldershot Dr
Buffington St
Brimhall Rd
Jewetta Ave
The Shops On
Brimhall
Liberty Park
Liberty High
School
BRIMHALL
ESTATES
Heather Valley Dr
Verdugo Ln Verdugo Ln
Sioux Creek Dr
Coyote Springs Dr
Twin Falls Dr
Four Bears Dr
Rising Sun Dr
Reddick Ln
Spirit Lake Dr Lotus Cove Dr
Brimhall Rd
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Brimhall
1 2 3 4
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk, Pedestrian Scramble
4. Straighten Crosswalk, Install Sidewalks
DESTINATIONS:
Liberty High
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.76
Class III – 0.13
Class IV – 2.39
Total – 3.28
Trail 5 offers an east-west connection from the residential areas in West Bakersfield to the rest of the trail network. The trail is over 3 miles long and primarily composed of Class IV facilities, which can be easily implemented through converting the existing Class II bike lanes. It connects to existing and proposed north-south facilities, including local Class II connections as well as Trail 10, which offers a route to Liberty High School and Liberty Park. From Windsong Trail to Coffee Road, a Class I multi-use path will be added to the existing bike lanes where there is currently no sidewalk. The trail transitions to a Class IV and then Class III facility in a commercial area before connecting to Trail 8 at the Friant Kern Canal.
Trail 5 – Brimhall Road
Brimhall Road
Allen RoadOld Farm RoadJewetta AvenueVerdugo oLane
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Heather Valley Dr
Shellabarger Rd
Ravenrock Dr
Mondavi Way
Foxcroft Ln
Windsong St
Brimhall Rd
Brimhall Square
The Center at
Calloway
Sand Creek Dr
Harvest Creek Rd
Silver Oak Dr
White Rock Dr
Jas
mine Parke Dr
Coffee Rd
Brimhall Rd
Friant-Kern Can al
Arvin-E di son
Can al
Brimhall Rd
Westside Pkwy
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Brimhall
1 2
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Realign Intersection, Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten Crosswalk
2. Realign Intersection
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.76
Class III – 0.13
Class IV – 2.39
Total – 3.28
Trail 5 offers an east-west connection from the residential areas in West Bakersfield to the rest of the trail network. The trail is over 3 miles long and primarily composed of Class IV facilities, which can be easily implemented through converting the existing Class II bike lanes. It connects to existing and proposed north-south facilities, including local Class II connections as well as Trail 10, which offers a route to Liberty High School and Liberty Park. From Windsong Trail to Coffee Road, a Class I multi-use path will be added to the existing bike lanes where there is currently no sidewalk. The trail transitions to a Class IV and then Class III facility in a commercial area before connecting to Trail 8 at the Friant Kern Canal.
Trail 5 – Brimhall Road
Brimhall Road
Calloway DriveCoffee RoadFrian + Kern Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Cross Valley Can al
Truxtun Ave
Mira Loma Dr
N Stine Rd
Candy St
La Mirada Dr
58 Bakersfield
Plaza
Stine Rd
Jones St
Fishering Dr
Fjord Dr
Blomquist Dr
Stine Rd
BNSF Main Line
Westwind Dr
Yokuts Park
Bank St
Oakdale Dr
N Stine Rd
Garnsey Ln
Garnsey Ave
Real Rd
Stockdale Hwy
Caroline Harris 58 Elementary
School
Ramada
Limited
Bakersfield
North
S tin e Can al
Elcia Dr
Stine Rd
Bianchi Way
Lymric Way Laverne Ave
Centennial Corri
Granada Ave
dor
Curran Middle
School
Old Stine
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Central
Trail 6 – Stine Road & Canal
Trail 6 begins at Yokuts Park with a connection to proposed Trail 16 and the existing Kern River Trail and follows Golden State Highway through industrial and commercial land uses as an adjacent Class I multi-use path. Upon reaching California Avenue, the Class I path will route users along the Stine Canal, which offers a connection to Trail 19 and is adjacent to residents, businesses, and Caroline Harris Elementary School. Stockdale Highway offers a Class II connection and the opportunity to transition to a Class IV facility along Stine Road. Users can transfer to Trail 11 at Ming Avenue to travel east-west, including to Munsey Elementary School. A signal is recommended on New Stine Road where Stine Road terminates at Treanna Avenue to facilitate safe crossings for active transportation users continuing to a Class I path on the Stine Canal. The trail corridor passes through residential and industrial uses before terminating at the Asphalto Branch rail line with a connection to Trail 18. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 5-mile trail.
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Bridge
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten
Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. Curb Bump-Outs, Remove Parking on
One-Side
6. Straighten Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS:
Harris (Caroline) Elementary
Henrietta Weill Child
Guidance Center
Munsey Elementary
Curran Junior High
Valley Achievement Center
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 3.59
Class IV – 1.61
Total – 5.20
1 2
3 4
5 6 Stockdale Hwy
Stine Road Stine Canal
Garnsey Lane
Palm Street
Stine Canal
Stine Road
Marella Way
Kern River Trail
State Route 99 Real Road
Belle Ter
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Dist rict Blvd Spur
Valhalla Dr
Surrey Ln
Canter Way
Parker
Ave
Hasti-Acres Dr
Mc Donald Way
Fjord Dr
Stine Rd
Builders Square
Shopping
Center
Grissom St
Hartford Ave
Wilson Rd
Planz Rd
Sage Dr
Bladen St
Edmonton St
Cardamon Dr
Posada Ave
Hahn Ave
Oriole St
Parsley Ln
White Ln
Wilson Rd
Stine Rd
New Stine
Rd
Stockdale Town
Center
Grissom Park
SPICE TRACT
Grissom St
Aldrin Ct
District Blvd
Fedex Freight
Soranno Ave Akers Rd
Ming Plaza
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Central
Trail 6 – Stine Road & Canal
Trail 6 begins at Yokuts Park with a connection to proposed Trail 16 and the existing Kern River Trail and follows Golden State Highway through industrial and commercial land uses as an adjacent Class I multi-use path. Upon reaching California Avenue, the Class I path will route users along the Stine Canal, which offers a connection to Trail 19 and is adjacent to residents, businesses, and Caroline Harris Elementary School. Stockdale Highway offers a Class II connection and the opportunity to transition to a Class IV facility along Stine Road. Users can transfer to Trail 11 at Ming Avenue to travel east-west, including to Munsey Elementary School. A signal is recommended on New Stine Road where Stine Road terminates at Treanna Avenue to facilitate safe crossings for active transportation users continuing to a Class I path on the Stine Canal. The trail corridor passes through residential and industrial uses before terminating at the Asphalto Branch rail line with a connection to Trail 18. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed 5-mile trail.
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten
Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Signal
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
6. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
7. Signal
8. Signal
DESTINATIONS:
Stine Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 3.59
Class IV – 1.61
Total – 5.20
1 2 3
4 5
6 7
8 Stine Road
Stine Canal
New Stine Road
Stine Canal
Appleblossom Drive
Appletree Lane
Briarwood Lane
Santanna Avenue
Wilson Road
Akers Road
Wilson Road
Ming Avenue
Planz Road
White Lane
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
L e vee Can al
Ker n Rive r
40th St 40th St Jewett Ave
O St
Beardsley Ave
Q St
38th St
Merlin Way
Mc Cord Ave
W Columbus St
Q St
San Miguel
Commemorative
Grove
Sam Lynn
Ballpark /
Bakersfield
Blaze
FoodMaxx
Panorama Park
Water St
Acacia Ave
Jeffrey St
Jeffrey St
Hawthorne Ave N Baker St
N Baker St
Berkeley St
Alturas Dr
Ba lsam Ave
El Cerrito Dr
Loma Linda
Dr
Walnut Ave
La
Cresta Dr
Crawford St N Kern St N Tulare St
N King St
Miner St
Linden Ave
Union Ave
Panorama Dr
River Blvd
Greenlawn
Cemetery
Garces
Memorial High
School
LA
CRESTA/ALTA
VISTA
La Cresta
Radcliffe Ave Harmony Dr
Dana
S
Noel Pl
t
Princeton Ave
Haley St
Bakersfield
College
Vanderbilt Dr
Berger St
Sunny Ln
Berger St
Dana St
Bucknell St
Bucknell St
Dartmo
Noble Ave
uth St
Driller Ave
Vassar St
Idaho St
Fordham St
Shattuck Ave
San Pablo Ave
Cardinal Ave
Gill Ave
Duke Dr Hollins St
Cornell St
Renegade Ave
Kaibab Ave
Blade Ave
Columbus St
Haley St
University Ave
M t Vernon Ave
College
Shopping
Center
COLLEGE
HEIGHTS
NORTHEAST
BAKERSFIELD
Mall View R
Dwigh t St
Wenatchee Ave
Col Howard
Nichols
Elementary
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Columbus/University to Choctaw Valley
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
2. Curb Bump-Outs, Install Sidewalks
3. Install Sidewalks
4. Curb Bump-Outs, Lower Speed Limit from
35 to 25 MPH Through School Zone Between
GMHS and MNES
5. RRFB, Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
6. Curb Bump-Outs
7. Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS: TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 10.00
Class II – 0.18
Class III – 0.37
Class IV – 4.54
Total – 15.10
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
Trail 7 is over 15 miles long and begins by the Kern River adjacent to Chester Avenue, offering connections to multiple recreational destinations such as the Kern River Trail, San Lynn Ballpark, and Kern County Museum. When the trail reaches Columbus Street, it transitions from a Class I multi-use path to a Class IV facility. Columbus Street has existing Class II facilities that will be upgraded to better connect the commercial, residential, recreational, and educational land uses along the corridor, including Garces Memorial High School. At North Tulare Street, the trail will transition to Class III and then Class I as it travels north through the Alta Vista residential neighborhood to connect to University Avenue and Bakersfield College. Upon reaching University Avenue, the trail will transition back to Class IV where existing Class II facilities through the residential area will be upgraded. When University Avenue ends, the trail will use facilities of varying types to safely navigate through residential and undeveloped areas to connect to the existing Class I path at the intersection of Royal Coach Drive and Royal Coach in the northwestern portion of Bakersfield. The existing section continues east to Paladino Drive and then north on Morning Drive to Choctaw Valley, connecting users to Lake Ming, Hart Memorial Park, and the California Living Museum. The Class I path on Paladino Drive will be continued to Valley Lane to connect City in the Hills residents to these recreational destinations.
Trail 7 – Columbus & University to Choctaw Valley
Manor Street
Kern River Trail
Carrier Canal
Panorama Drive
Columbus Street
University Avenue
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Chester AvenueJewett AvenueBaker StreetHaley Street
Kern Island CanalKern Isla
n
d
Canal
University Avenue
Hawthorne AvenueHawthorne Avenue Wilkins Park
Wilkins Park
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Boise St
Century Dr
County Dump Rd
Panorama Dr
Columbus St
NORTHEAST
BAKERSFIELD
Eissler St
Sunview Dr
Candlewood Dr
Maywoo d Dr
Coronado Ave
Purdue Dr
Covina St
Harvard Dr
Cardinal Ave
Kaibab Ave
Columbus St
University Ave
La Costa St
University Park
Col Howard
Nichols
Elementary
School
Paladino Dr
Derby Dr
Fairfax Rd
Charger Ave
Panorama Dr
Highland High
School
Hercules St
Prometheus Dr
Rivani Dr
Queen St
Ceres St
Paladino Dr
Vineland Rd
Morning Dr
Segovia Way
Vineland Rd
MORNING
STAR
Valley Ln
Riata Ln
Toscana Dr
Oporto Way
Canteria
Dr
Avignon Way
City in the Hills
Park
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Columbus/University to Choctaw Valley
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
2. Curb Bump-Outs, Install Sidewalks
3. Install Sidewalks
4. Curb Bump-Outs, Lower Speed Limit from
35 to 25 MPH Through School Zone Between
GMHS and MNES
5. RRFB, Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
6. Curb Bump-Outs
7. Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS:
Nichols (Colonel Howard)
Elementary
Chipman Junior High
Highland High
Thorner (Dr Juliet) Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 10.00
Class II – 0.18
Class III – 0.37
Class IV – 4.54
Total – 15.10
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 Trail 7 is over 15 miles long and begins by the Kern River adjacent to Chester Avenue, offering connections to multiple recreational destinations such as the Kern River Trail, San Lynn Ballpark, and Kern County Museum. When the trail reaches Columbus Street, it transitions from a Class I multi-use path to a Class IV facility. Columbus Street has existing Class II facilities that will be upgraded to better connect the commercial, residential, recreational, and educational land uses along the corridor, including Garces Memorial High School. At North Tulare Street, the trail will transition to Class III and then Class I as it travels north through the Alta Vista residential neighborhood to connect to University Avenue and Bakersfield College. Upon reaching University Avenue, the trail will transition back to Class IV where existing Class II facilities through the residential area will be upgraded. When University Avenue ends, the trail will use facilities of varying types to safely navigate through residential and undeveloped areas to connect to the existing Class I path at the intersection of Royal Coach Drive and Royal Coach in the northwestern portion of Bakersfield. The existing section continues east to Paladino Drive and then north on Morning Drive to Choctaw Valley, connecting users to Lake Ming, Hart Memorial Park, and the California Living Museum. The Class I path on Paladino Drive will be continued to Valley Lane to connect City in the Hills residents to these recreational destinations.
Trail 7 – Columbus & University to Choctaw Valley
University Avenue
Christmas Tree Lane
Charger Avenue
Meadow Vista Ct
Royal Coach Cir
Brewer Avenue Panorama Drive
Panorama Drive
Paladino Drive
Morning Drive
Fairfax Road
Columbus Street
Vineland Drive
Royal Coach Circ el
Royal Coach
Circ
el
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
C a l l o w a y C a n a l
F ri a nt -K e rn C a n a l
F ri a n t- K e r n C a n a l
E tcha r t
R d
V e rd ug o L n
P a vilio n D r
I sa a k Ln
S no w R d
S e v e nth S ta nd a rd R d
S e ne ca F a ll s A v e
N or ri s R d
M adison Grove
Park
M A DISO N
G RO V E
C a l l ow a y C a n a l
La k e V i c to ria D r
K e lvin G rv
C he y e nne D r
V ia Lug a no
L ig
h th o us e D r
B i rch C re e k C t
O
liv e
D r
C a llo w a y D r
The Link s G olf
C ourse
W illiam B Bimat
E lementa ry
School
S A N TRO PE
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Friant/Kern Canal to Gosford
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Bridge
2. Bridge
3. Signal
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. Signal
6. Signal
7. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Stockdale Elementary
Southwest Library
Laurelglen Elementary
1 2
3 4 5 6
7 TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.37
Total – 5.37
Trail 8 begins as an extention of an under-construction Class I trail along the Friant-Kern trail that will end near the Coffee Road overpass of the Kern River. When combined, the two trails will follow the Friant-Kern and Arvin-Edison Canals, creating almost miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of northwest and southern Bakersfield to the educational and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield.The proposed extention extends the trail by over 5 miles. The trail offers numerous connections such as the existing Kern River Trail, Trail 11 adjacent to CSU Bakersfield, Trail 18 in the industrial area of South Bakersfield, and Trail 3 in residential areas in south Bakersfield. The trail terminates with a connection to Trail 14 at Panama Lane, which continues to follow the Arvin-Edison Canal east.
Trail 8 – Friant-Kern & Arvin-Edison Canals
Ming Avenue
Camino Media
Gosford Road
Arvin-Edison Canal
Arvin-Edison Canal
Coffee Road
Stockdale Hwy
Westwood DRive
Brimhall Road
North Laurelglen BlvdN
orth
Laurelglen Blvd
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Boswellia Dr
Brookside Dr
Amur Maple Dr
Gosford Rd
S
Laurelglen
Blvd
Laborough Dr
S
La
urelglen Blvd
Shelby Loop
Lily Dr
Olympia Dr
Kamloops Dr
Gallup
Dr
White Ln
Village At the
Oaks S tin e C an al
A r vin -E di son C an al
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Ride St
Spring
Creek Loop
Caracas Ave
Shadow
Stone St
Woodmere Dr
Mc Nair Ln
Mc Divitt Dr
District Blvd
Ashe Rd
Harris Rd
Reliance
Dr
SILVER CREEK
Tulia Ln
Bangor Pl
Drift Creek St
Slickrock Dr
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Friant/Kern Canal to Gosford
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Bridge
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
3. Signal
4. Signal
5. Signal
6. Install Sidewalks
DESTINATIONS:
Department of Motor Vehicles
1 2
3 4
5 6
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 11.68
Total – 5.37
Trail 8 begins on 7th Standard Road and follows the Friant-Kern and Arvin-Edison Canals, creating almost 12 miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of northwest and southern Bakersfield to the educational and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield. The trail offers numerous east-west trail and local connections such as Trails 5, 16, and 17 in the industrial area of north Bakersfield, the existing Kern River Trail, Trail 11 adjacent to CSU Bakersfield, and Trail 18 in the industrial area of South Bakersfield. The trail terminates with a connection to Trail 14 at Panama Lane, which continues to follow the Arvin-Edison Canal east.
Trail 8 – Friant-Kern & Arvin-Edison Canals
Panama Lane
Harris Road
Ashe Road
White Lane
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Arvin-Edison Canal
Gosford Road
South Laure
gl len
B vl
d
South
L
a
ure
gl len
B
vl
d
Spring Creek Loop
Spring Creek Loop
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
40th St
K St
33rd St
Jewett Ave
O St
M St
38th St
L St36th St
Chester Ave
Kern County
Museum
Metropolitan
Recreation
Center
Uplands of The
Kern River
Parkway
Valley Oaks
Charter School
Sam Lynn
Ballpark /
Bakersfield
Blaze
FoodMaxx
BNSF Main Line BNSF Main Line BNSF Main Line
U P Main Line
18th St
30th St
H St
17th St
17th Pl
K St K St 25th St
29th St
26th St 26th St
L St
Eye St
G St
21st St
22nd St
20th St
16th St
19th St
O St
Wall St
Service St
Truxtun
Ave
H St
Chester Ave
Golden State Ave
24th St
23rd St
99 204
178 178 County Public
Services
Building
San Joaquin
Community
Hospital
Rabobank
Theater &
Convention
Center
Garces
Memorial Circle Bakersfi eld
M St
10th St
9th St
O St
8th St
11th St 11th St
Eye St
14th St 14th St
Forrest St
K St
Blanche St
Orange St
Maple Ave
California Ave
San Joaquin
Community
Hospital Ice
Sport Center
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
H Street
Trail 9 establishes an almost 10-mile north-south route from North Downtown Bakersfield all the way to the southern city limit. The corridor begins as a Class III bike route Columbus Street and Jewett Avenue, surrounded by a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational land uses and offering a connection to Trail 7. The trail transitions to a Class IV bike facility as it approaches Trail 1 and Downtown for increased protection for cyclists. To accommodate this facility, the TWLTL can be removed between 30th Street and Palm Stret. Curb bump-outs can also be added for shorter pedestrian crossings through Downtown, where the trail connects with Trail 16. The trail continues south through Oleander and Sunset neighborhoods, which offers a connection to Trail 18. When the trail reaches Belle Terrace and connects with Trail 11, the corridor will transition from an on-street facility on H Street to a Class I multi-use path along the Kern Island Canal. As the trail continues south through a variety of land uses and destinations, it will connect with Trail 18 in White Orchard and Trail 14 at the Arvin-Edison Canal before terminating at the intersection of Taft Highway and H Street. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 9 – H Street
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
4. Pedestrian Refuge Island, New
Intersection Required
5. Add Curb Bump-Outs and Remove TWLTL
between 30th Street and Palm Street
6. Straighten Crosswalk
7. Straighten Crosswalk
8. Straighten Crosswalk
9. Pedestrian Refuge Island
10.Straighten Crosswalk, Pedestrian Refuge Island
DESTINATIONS:
Bethel Apostolic
Academy
Sam Lynn Ballpark
Hills (Stella I)
Elementary
Kern County
Museum
Valley Oaks Charter
Get Bus Station
Downtown
Elementary
Buena Vista
Museum Of Natural
History
Fox Theater
18th Street Post
Office
Bakersfield Police
Department
Headquarters
City Hall
County Courthouse
Centennial Plaza:
Arena, Theatre, and
Convention Center
Bakersfield Ice
Sports Center
Johnson (Rafer)
Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.55
Class III – 0.52
Class IV – 3.42
Total – 9.49
1 2
3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10
Chester Avenue
H Street
M Street
Jewett Avenue
Columbus Street
30th Street21st Street17th Street11th Street
10th Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
2nd St
Kelly St
Custer Ave
Oleander Ave
7th St
Cherry St
Eye St
6th St
G St
Dracena St
8th St
Beale Park
Oleander Ave 3rd St
Verde St
1st St 1st St
2nd St 2nd St
L St
Buena Vista St
F St F St
Eye St
Chester Pl
5th St
K St K St
G St
Bank St
E St
Brundage Ln
4th St
Chester Ave
Palm St
H St
Vernal Pl
S Oleander Ave
Houchin Rd
Terrace Way
Caylor St
El Rancho Dr El Prado Dr
Shamrock Way
El Toro Dr
El Sereno Dr
Cecil Brunner Dr
Haybert Ct
Roosevelt St
Lester St
S Chester Ave
S H St
Belle Terrace
58 Ker n Isl and Canal
La France Dr La France Dr
El Sereno Dr
Montgomery Ave
Stillman Ave
Radiance Dr
S I St
S J St
El Rancho Dr
Mint St
Southgate Dr
Hodges Ave
Bradley Ave
S K St
Talis
man Dr
Rose Marie Dr
Doolittle Ave
S Chester Ave
Ming Ave
Ker n Isl an d C an al
Antonia Way
S I St
Fremont St
S J St
Custer Ave
Le May Ave
S Chester Ave
Wilson Rd
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
H Street
Trail 9 establishes an almost 10-mile north-south route from North Downtown Bakersfield all the way to the southern city limit. The corridor begins as a Class III bike route Columbus Street and Jewett Avenue, surrounded by a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational land uses and offering a connection to Trail 7. The trail transitions to a Class IV bike facility as it approaches Trail 1 and Downtown for increased protection for cyclists. To accommodate this facility, the TWLTL can be removed between 30th Street and Palm Stret. Curb bump-outs can also be added for shorter pedestrian crossings through Downtown, where the trail connects with Trail 16. The trail continues south through Oleander and Sunset neighborhoods, which offers a connection to Trail 18. When the trail reaches Belle Terrace and connects with Trail 11, the corridor will transition from an on-street facility on H Street to a Class I multi-use path along the Kern Island Canal. As the trail continues south through a variety of land uses and destinations, it will connect with Trail 18 in White Orchard and Trail 14 at the Arvin-Edison Canal before terminating at the intersection of Taft Highway and H Street. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 9 – H Street
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk, Remove TWLTL
2. Straighten Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
3. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
4. Straighten Crosswalk
5. Add Crosswalk
6. Straighten Crosswalk
7. Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
8. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.55
Class III – 0.52
Class IV – 3.42
Total – 9.49
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
H Street
4th Street2nd StreetState Hwy 58Wilson Road
Palm StreetBelle TerLa France DriveMing Avenue
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Mc Courry St
Rosalia
Dr
Antonia Way
Fremont St
Dorian Dr
Lindsay Dr
Laurel Dr
Hendricks Ln
Sidney Dr
Oscar Ave
Lacey St
Sylvia Dr
Beryl Dr
S H St Ke rn Isl and Canal
Julian Ave
Balboa Dr
Carson Ave
Dodge Ave
Sandra Dr
Teal St
Argent St
Canadian St
Falcon Ave
Laurel Dr
Garfield Ave
Ivan Ave
Emery Ave
Hub Ave
S H St
White Ln
Planz Rd
Planz Park
Centaur St
Letzring Ln
Elysium St
Calcutta Dr
Saint Helens Ave
Balboa Dr
Vinca Ct
Tea Tree Ct
Calla Lily
Dr
Stanc
Siam Ct liff St
Alexander St
Napal Ct
Chadbourn St
Verbena Dr
Pa Jonah St lmacia Dr Wade Ave
S H St
Pacheco Rd
White Lane
Plaza
Greenfield
Middle School
Ke r n Isl and C an al
Faxon Ave
Faith Ave
Fairview Rd
Marcy St
Elysium St
Alberta St
Maurice
Ave
Camp St
Chester W Nimitz St Frank Ct
Midas St
Claire St
Webb Way
Ream Way
Nicholas St
Jonah St
Avon Ave
Canyon Ct
Isil Ave
Lenz Ct
Sunland St
Fairview Rd
S H St Kern Island
Chester W N
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
H Street
Trail 9 establishes an almost 10-mile north-south route from North Downtown Bakersfield all the way to the southern city limit. The corridor begins as a Class III bike route Columbus Street and Jewett Avenue, surrounded by a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational land uses and offering a connection to Trail 7. The trail transitions to a Class IV bike facility as it approaches Trail 1 and Downtown for increased protection for cyclists. To accommodate this facility, the TWLTL can be removed between 30th Street and Palm Stret. Curb bump-outs can also be added for shorter pedestrian crossings through Downtown, where the trail connects with Trail 16. The trail continues south through Oleander and Sunset neighborhoods, which offers a connection to Trail 18. When the trail reaches Belle Terrace and connects with Trail 11, the corridor will transition from an on-street facility on H Street to a Class I multi-use path along the Kern Island Canal. As the trail continues south through a variety of land uses and destinations, it will connect with Trail 18 in White Orchard and Trail 14 at the Arvin-Edison Canal before terminating at the intersection of Taft Highway and H Street. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 9 – H Street
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. Straighten Crosswalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.55
Class III – 0.52
Class IV – 3.42
Total – 9.49
1 2
3 4 5
Kern Island Canal
Planz RoadWhite LanePacheco RoadFairview Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Kern Island C anal
Arvin-Edison Can al
Ar vin -E di son C an al
Springbrook Dr
Parsons Way
Chester W Nimitz St
Regina Way
Scenic View Dr
Finch Way
Hammond Way
Peggy WayStreever Ave
Candace Ave
Ocean View Dr
Magdelena Ave
S H St Panama Ln
The Grove On
Panama
Berkshire Rd
Big Bear St
Sierra Summit Ave
Badger Pass Ave
Hadar Rd
Evadonna Rd
Quartz Hill Rd
Clipper Hills Dr
Snowbird St Taos Way
Quest St
Park City Ave
Kirkwood Ave
Berkshire Rd
S H St
Engelberg Dr
Astor Ave
Jerry St
Charterten Ave
Monique Ave
Glenda St
Sorrel St
Lucerne Dr
Interlaken Dr
Mc Kee Rd
Innsbruck Dr
Hosking Ave
S H St
99 Kern Isl an d C
Carlsbad Ci
Mornington Ave
Stub Oak Ave
Ellisan St
Compagnoni S
La Jolla St
S H St Taft Hwy
99 119
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
H Street
Trail 9 establishes an almost 10-mile north-south route from North Downtown Bakersfield all the way to the southern city limit. The corridor begins as a Class III bike route Columbus Street and Jewett Avenue, surrounded by a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational land uses and offering a connection to Trail 7. The trail transitions to a Class IV bike facility as it approaches Trail 1 and Downtown for increased protection for cyclists. To accommodate this facility, the TWLTL can be removed between 30th Street and Palm Stret. Curb bump-outs can also be added for shorter pedestrian crossings through Downtown, where the trail connects with Trail 16. The trail continues south through Oleander and Sunset neighborhoods, which offers a connection to Trail 18. When the trail reaches Belle Terrace and connects with Trail 11, the corridor will transition from an on-street facility on H Street to a Class I multi-use path along the Kern Island Canal. As the trail continues south through a variety of land uses and destinations, it will connect with Trail 18 in White Orchard and Trail 14 at the Arvin-Edison Canal before terminating at the intersection of Taft Highway and H Street. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 9 – H Street
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk, Reduce Turn Radius, Install Sidewalk
3. Reduce Turn Radius, Install Sidewalk
4. Install Sidewalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.55
Class III – 0.52
Class IV – 3.42
Total – 9.49
1 2 3 4
Kern Island Canal
State Route 99
Panama LaneAlvin-Edison CanalBerkshire RoadHasking AvenueTaft Hwy Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Old Farm Rd
Lassen Dr
Old Farm Rd Old Farm Rd
Stonington St
Tule River Way
Winger St
New Towne
St
French Park Ln
VILLAGES OF
BRIMHALL/BRIMHALL
CLASSICS
C r oss V all e y
C a
n al
River Run Blvd
RIVER OAKS
BNSF Main Line
Jewetta AveLindalee Ln
Spanke St
Ruby St
Judy Ave
Nute St
Efad
Jason St
a Dr
Palm Ave
Jewetta Ave
Rosedale Hwy
Buxton Hill Dr
Queensbury Dr
Iron Creek Ave
Jewetta Ave
Westside Pkwy
The Shops On
Brimhall
Aera Park
Liberty High
School
BRIMHALL
ESTATES
WINDSONG Privet Pl
Grand Island Ave
Deer Peak Dr
River
Run
Blvd
Ming Ave
Stockdale
Hwy
Buena Vista Rd
Bright House
Networks
Amphitheater
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Jewetta to Buena Vista
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Add Crosswalk
2. Reduce Turn Radius, Install Sidewalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk
4. Straighten Crosswalk
5. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
6. Install Sidewalk
7. Straighten Crosswalk, Remove TWLTL
8. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
9. Straighten Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Independence Elementary
Liberty High
Bakersfield Police Station
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.73
Class III – 0.55
Class IV – 5.45
Total – 6.73
1 2 3
4 5
6 7 8 9
Trail 10 begins with a connection to Trails 16 and 17 at the intersection of the BNSF rail line with Rosedale Highway, continues south for almost 7 miles through the residential communities on the west side of Bakersfield, and terminates at Trail 14 near the southwestern boundary at the intersection of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road, adjacent to Buena Vista Elementary School. The trail is primarily composed of Class IV facilities and offers connections to other east-west trails such as Trail 5 near Liberty High School, the existing Kern River Trail at Aera Park and River Walk, Trail 11 in Seven Oaks, Trail 18 near Earl Warren Junior High School, and Trail 13 at the Buena vista canal. The corridor has intermittent existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 10 – Jewetta Avenue & Buena Vista Road
Buena Vista Road Jewetta Avenue BNSF Rail Line
Old Farm Road
Rosedale HwyBirmhall RoadMing Avenue
Stockdale Hwy
River Oaks Park
River Run Blvd
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Grand Lakes Ave
Wedgemont Pl
Norwich Way
Grand Island Ave
Covent
Gardens Dr
Chamber Blvd
Grand
Lakes Ave
Park Square Dr
Mirage Dr
Tivoli Ct
Sunset Cany
on Dr
Delusion Dr
Galway Bay Dr
Petalo Dr
Parkgate St Harrington St
White Ln
Campus Park Dr
Buena Vista Rd
Seven Oaks At
Grand Island
Golf Course
Stockdale High
School
Bu en a
Vi sta C an al
Asphalto Branch
Prairie Stone Pl
Bolthouse Dr
Villa Bella Ln
Grand Prairie Dr
Vista Del Luna Dr
Arden Villa Dr
Venture Way
Buena Vista Rd
Pensinger Rd
Greystone Park Earl Warren Jr
High School
St Johns
Lutheran School
ARTISAN
SOUTHERN
OAKS
Panama Ln Buena Vista
Elementary
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Jewetta to Buena Vista
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
4. Straighten Crosswalk
5. Straighten Crosswalk
6. Straighten Crosswalk
7. Install Sidewalk
8. Straighten Crosswalk
9. Straighten Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS:
Stockdale High
St Johns Lutheran
Buena Vista Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.73
Class III – 0.55
Class IV – 5.45
Total – 6.73
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Trail 10 begins with a connection to Trails 16 and 17 at the intersection of the BNSF rail line with Rosedale Highway, continues south for almost 7 miles through the residential communities on the west side of Bakersfield, and terminates at Trail 14 near the southwestern boundary at the intersection of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road, adjacent to Buena Vista Elementary School. The trail is primarily composed of Class IV facilities and offers connections to other east-west trails such as Trail 5 near Liberty High School, the existing Kern River Trail at Aera Park and River Walk, Trail 11 in Seven Oaks, Trail 18 near Earl Warren Junior High School, and Trail 13 at the Buena vista canal. The corridor has intermittent existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 10 – Jewetta Avenue & Buena Vista Road
Buena Vista Road
Chamber Blvd
Grand Lakes Avenue
Buena Vista Canal
White LaneCampus Park DriveAsphalto BranchHarris RoadPanama Lane Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Wedgemont Pl
Walderi St
Privet Pl
Grand Island Ave
Deer Peak Dr
Crabbet Park Dr
Three Bridges Way
Hyde Park Dr
Covent Gardens Dr
Mc Pherson
Ln
Ming Ave
Buena Vista Rd
Grand Island
Village
Buena Vis ta Canal
Grand Lakes Ave
Ascot Crossing St
Salisbury Dr
Fieldspring
Dr
Norwich Way
Finchley Dr
Exsham Dr
Old River Rd
Ming Ave
Deer Peak Park
Scarlet Oak Blvd
Forum
Way
Nantes Way
Versailles Dr
Gascony Ct Valley Forest Ct
Seven Oak Ct
Mesa Oak Dr
Dell Oak Ln
Mountain Oak Rd Ming Ave
Camino Media
Camino Media
Post Office
The
Marketplace
Edwards
Bakersfield 14
Movie Theater
Haggin Oaks Blvd
Liberty Park Dr
Beau Maison Way
Sully Ct
Camino Me
Kaiser
Permanente
Ming Medical
Office
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ming Ave to Belle Terrace
DESTINATIONS:
Bakersfield Police Station
Fire Station #15
Camino Media Post Office
Edwards Bakersfield 14 Movie Theater
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.23
Class II – 0.31
Class III – 0.19
Class IV – 7.82
Total – 8.55
Trail 11 connects Seven Oaks, Old Stockdale, Old Stine, and Cottonwood with over 8 miles of predominantly Class IV facilities. It begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road. There are educational, recreational, and commercial points of interest along the corridor, especially where there are other trail connections.
Examples include Trails 8 and 13 on either side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 3 in Old Stockdale, Trail 17 near James Curran Middle School, Trail 9 at the Kern Island Canal, and Trail 15 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. When the trail reaches Union Avenue, it will briefly transition to Class II before moving off-street to the East Branch Canal. The corridor terminates with a connection with Trail 4 at Madison Street, where Trail 4 will utilize the East Branch canal to continue south. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 11 – Ming Avenue & Belle Terrace Buena Vista Road Buena Vista CanalOld River RoadScarlet Oak BlvdHaggin Oaks Blvd Grand Lakes Avenue
Ming Avenue
Camino Media
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Beau Maison Way
Sully Ct
Holt Rinehart Ave
McGraw Hill Dr
Gosford Rd
Southwest
Library
UNIVERSITY
PARK
A r v in-Edi son Canal
N Laurelglen Blvd
Haggin Oaks Blvd
Nairn Ct
Calle Nobleza
El Portal Dr
Altaville Ln
Vallecito Ln
Sutherland Dr
Calle Pod
erosa
Shetland Dr
Calle Hermosa
Avenida Sabia
School House Ln
Ming Ave
SAGEPOINTE
Selkirk Dr
Land fair Dr
Angels Camp St
Manning St
Columbia Ln
Caswell Ave
Club View Dr Loring Run
Ashe Rd
Ming Ave
AMBERTON
Ming Ave
Laurelglen
Plaza
Sagepointe
Kirkside Dr
Land fair Dr
Devon Dr
Glenmont Dr
Cypress Point Dr
Ming Ave
Sundale
Country Club
Westholme Blvd
Pi
non Springs
Cir W
OJ Actis Jr High
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ming Ave to Belle Terrace
DESTINATIONS:
Southwest Library
Valley Achievement Center
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.23
Class II – 0.31
Class III – 0.19
Class IV – 7.82
Total – 8.55
Trail 11 connects Seven Oaks, Old Stockdale, Old Stine, and Cottonwood with over 8 miles of predominantly Class IV facilities. It begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road. There are educational, recreational, and commercial points of interest along the corridor, especially where there are other trail connections.
Examples include Trails 8 and 13 on either side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 3 in Old Stockdale, Trail 17 near James Curran Middle School, Trail 9 at the Kern Island Canal, and Trail 15 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. When the trail reaches Union Avenue, it will briefly transition to Class II before moving off-street to the East Branch Canal. The corridor terminates with a connection with Trail 4 at Madison Street, where Trail 4 will utilize the East Branch canal to continue south. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 11 – Ming Avenue & Belle Terrace
Ming Avenue
Arvin-Edison CanalGasford RoadAshe Road
El Portal Drive
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Stockdale
Country Club
Fairway Dr
Hogan Way
River Oaks Dr
Ellis Ave
Ashe Rd
Olde
Stockdale
Fairway Dr
Kearsarge Way
Sly LnLookout Ln
Loring Run
Pebble Beach
Dr
Nordic Dr
Cherry Hills
Dr
New Stine Rd
Pebble Beach Dr
Sundale Ave
Yorba Linda St
Thunderbird St
Cypress Point Dr
Fjord Dr
Parkwood Ct
Fiorito St
Valhalla Dr
Jones St
Nimrod Ct
Nordic Dr
Fishering Dr
Mc Donald Way Blomquist Dr
Stine Rd
Belle Terrace
Valhalla Dr
Mc Donald Way
Fjord Dr Fjord Dr
Best Plaza
Shopping
Center
West High
School
Cherokee
Dr
Bianchi Way
Piute St
Munsey
Elementary
School
Lymr
ic
Way
Erin Ct
Curran Middle
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ming Ave to Belle Terrace
DESTINATIONS:
Kern Workforce Academy
(Charter)
West High
Valley Achievement Center
Curran Junior High
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.23
Class II – 0.31
Class III – 0.19
Class IV – 7.82
Total – 8.55
Trail 11 connects Seven Oaks, Old Stockdale, Old Stine, and Cottonwood with over 8 miles of predominantly Class IV facilities. It begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road. There are educational, recreational, and commercial points of interest along the corridor, especially where there are other trail connections.
Examples include Trails 8 and 13 on either side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 3 in Old Stockdale, Trail 17 near James Curran Middle School, Trail 9 at the Kern Island Canal, and Trail 15 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. When the trail reaches Union Avenue, it will briefly transition to Class II before moving off-street to the East Branch Canal. The corridor terminates with a connection with Trail 4 at Madison Street, where Trail 4 will utilize the East Branch canal to continue south. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 11 – Ming Avenue & Belle Terrace
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
2. HAWK, Add Crosswalk
3. Install Sidewalk
4. Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
1 2
3 4
Belle Terrace
Sundale Avenue
New Stine Road
Ashe Road
Stine Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Navajo Ave
Wood Ln Wood Ln
Bianchi Way
Apache Ave
Wible
Rd
Belle Terrace
99 Munsey
Elementary
School
Old Stine
Squire Ln
Curran Middle
School
Hughes Ln
Irvin St
Terrace Way
Stephens Dr
Castro Ln
Cleveland Way
Urbano Dr
Delfino Ln
Wood Ln
Lester St
Chapel Dr
Belle Terrace
Evergreen
Elementary
School
Benton Park
Rose Marie Dr
La France Dr
Harty St
Vernal Pl
S Oleander Ave
Houchin Rd
Terrace Way
Caylor St
El Rancho Dr
El Prado
Dr
Shamrock Way
El Toro Dr
El Sereno Dr
Cecil Brunner Dr
Haybert Ct
Brad ford St
Lester St
S Chester Ave
S H St
Belle Terrace
La France Dr La France Dr
Rose Marie Dr
Terrace Way
Maitland Dr S P St
Belle Terrace
Sequoia Middle
School
Kern County
Fairgrounds
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ming Ave to Belle Terrace
DESTINATIONS:
Munsey Elementary
Evergreen Elementary
Sequoia Middle
Fairgrounds State Preschool
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.23
Class II – 0.31
Class III – 0.19
Class IV – 7.82
Total – 8.55
Trail 11 connects Seven Oaks, Old Stockdale, Old Stine, and Cottonwood with over 8 miles of predominantly Class IV facilities. It begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road. There are educational, recreational, and commercial points of interest along the corridor, especially where there are other trail connections.
Examples include Trails 8 and 13 on either side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 3 in Old Stockdale, Trail 17 near James Curran Middle School, Trail 9 at the Kern Island Canal, and Trail 15 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. When the trail reaches Union Avenue, it will briefly transition to Class II before moving off-street to the East Branch Canal. The corridor terminates with a connection with Trail 4 at Madison Street, where Trail 4 will utilize the East Branch canal to continue south. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 11 – Ming Avenue & Belle Terrace
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Curb Bump-Outs
2. Curb Bump-Outs
3. Curb Bump-Outs
4. Curb Bump-Outs
5. Remove TWLTL
6. Bridge, Install Sidewalk
7. Install Sidewalk
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Belle Terrace
Chester AvenueP Street
Central Branch Canal
H Street
Wible Road
Kern Island Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Terrace Way
Trinity Ave
Dawn St
Belle Terrace
Amador Ave
Mariposa Ave
Kern County
Fairgrounds
East Br an ch Canal
Asph alto/Sunset Branch S Milham Dr
Bunting Dr S Bliss St
Lomita Dr
E Terrace Way
Daniels Ln
E Belle Terrace
99 Madison St
Casa Loma
Adams St
Adams St
Lo
mita Dr
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Smith St
Jastro Ave
Citadel St
Gay St
Mardi Gras Ct
E Belle Terrace
Feliz Dr
Mc New Ct
S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
E Belle Terrace
Belle Terrace
Park
Richardson
Child
Development
Center
Cottonwood S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Gateway A
Feliz Dr
S Washington St
E Belle Terrace
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Ming Ave to Belle Terrace
DESTINATIONS:
Richardson Child
Development Center
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 0.23
Class II – 0.31
Class III – 0.19
Class IV – 7.82
Total – 8.55
Trail 11 connects Seven Oaks, Old Stockdale, Old Stine, and Cottonwood with over 8 miles of predominantly Class IV facilities. It begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road. There are educational, recreational, and commercial points of interest along the corridor, especially where there are other trail connections.
Examples include Trails 8 and 13 on either side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 3 in Old Stockdale, Trail 17 near James Curran Middle School, Trail 9 at the Kern Island Canal, and Trail 15 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. When the trail reaches Union Avenue, it will briefly transition to Class II before moving off-street to the East Branch Canal. The corridor terminates with a connection with Trail 4 at Madison Street, where Trail 4 will utilize the East Branch canal to continue south. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 11 – Ming Avenue & Belle Terrace
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Install Sidewalk
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. Install Sidewalk
1 2
3 Belle Terrace
Madison Street
East Branch Canal
South MLK Jr. Boulevard
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Vanderbilt Dr
Sunny Ln
Height St
Dana St
Noble Ave
Driller Ave
Vassar St
Idaho St
Mall View
Rd
San Pablo Ave
Cardinal Ave
Gill Ave
Duke Dr
Arnold St
Hollins St
Renegade Ave
Kaibab Ave
Blade Ave
St Marys St
Columbus St
University Ave
Bernard S
M t Vernon Ave t
178
East Hills Mall
College
Shopping
Center
Manley Ave
Kentucky St
Lake St
Lake St
Monterey St Monterey St
Oregon
St
Orange Dr
Quincy
St
Corrientes St Ridge Rd
Ash Dr
Locust Ravine
Quincy Dr
Los Robles Dr
Alameda
Ave
Palm Dr
Pacific St
Pacific Dr
Center St
Niles St
College Ave
Flower
St
Edison Hwy
M t Vernon Ave
East Bakersfield
High School
KMC (Kern
Medical Center)
Henley St
Hayslett Ave
Yampa St
Larcus Ave Larcus Ave
Withee St
Steele Ave
Louella Dr
Easter St
Bates Ave
Tanner St
Lucky St
Hazel St
Virginia Ave
E California Ave
Edison Hwy
Mount Vernon
Elementary
School
Potomac Park
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Mount Vernon Ave
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
3. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten
Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
4. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
5. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
6. Straighten Crosswalk
7. Straighten Crosswalk, Add Crosswalk
8. Straighten Crosswalk
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DESTINATIONS:
College Heights Elementary
Kern Medical Center
East Bakersfield High
Mount Vernon Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class IV – 3.01
Total – 3.01
Trail 12 is a 3-mile Class IV facility which begins at Bakersfield College with a connection to Trail 7 and runs south on Mt Vernon Avenue until it reaches Trail 19 at Virginia Avenue. The trail connects with Trail 1 south of East Bakersfield High School and serves residential, educational, recreational, commercial, and industrial land uses. Portions of the corridor have existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 12 – Mt Vernon Avenue
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Virginia Avenue
University AvenueNoble AvenueColumbus AvenueBernard StreetCollege AvenueCenter Street Edison Hwy
Niles Street
Kentucky Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
CSUB Way
Stockdale Hwy
CSUB Way
Kern Ri ver C an al
Stockdale Hwy
Town & Country
Shopping
Center
Kroll Way
Don Hart Dr
Don Hart Dr E
Quailwood Dr Las Cruces Ave Mesa Verde Way
Stockdale Hwy
Calle Corta
Kroll Way
Starmount Ln
Jamaica
Way
El Rio Dr
Vista Ve
STOCKDALE rde Way
ESTATES
Fire Station #11
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Old River Rd/Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. HAWK, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
California State University
Bakersfield (CSUB)
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.09
Total – 6.09
1 Trail 13 begins on the north side of CSU Bakersfield at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Don Hart Drive with a connection to the existing Kern River Trail. The corridor follows the Kern River and Buena Vista Canals, creating over 6 miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of southwest Bakersfield to the educational, recreational, and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield. Intersections with other corridors create links to the rest of the city, such as Trail 11 on the southern side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 18 in Southern Oaks, Trail 10 in Terra Vista, and Trail 14 at the end of the trail near the southwestern city limit. This trail offers a low-stress alternative to the existing Class II bike lanes on Old River Road and Stockdale Highway.
Trail 13 – Kern River & Buena Vista Canals
Stockdale Hwy
Kern River Canal
Quailwood Drive
El Rio Road
Gasford Road
Arvin-Edison Canal
Don Hart East Drive
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Ashbourne
Dr
Calloway Dr
Buena Vi s ta Can al
Bichester Ct
Lewisham St
Brent ford Ave
Loughton Ave
Dorchester St
Within Heigh ts Dr
Mersham Hill Dr
Camino Media
Old River Rd
Windsor Park
Buena Vis ta Can al
Ascot Crossing
St
Salisbury Dr
Finchley Dr
Exsham Dr
Old River Rd
Mercy
Southwest
Hospital
Forum Way
Valley Forest Ct
Seven Oa
Mesa Oak Dr
k Ct
Dell Oak Ln
Camino Media
Post Office
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Old River Rd/Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island
DESTINATIONS:
Mercy Southwest
Camino Media Post Office
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.09
Total – 6.09
1 2
Trail 13 begins on the north side of CSU Bakersfield at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Don Hart Drive with a connection to the existing Kern River Trail. The corridor follows the Kern River and Buena Vista Canals, creating over 6 miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of southwest Bakersfield to the educational, recreational, and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield. Intersections with other corridors create links to the rest of the city, such as Trail 11 on the southern side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 18 in Southern Oaks, Trail 10 in Terra Vista, and Trail 14 at the end of the trail near the southwestern city limit. This trail offers a low-stress alternative to the existing Class II bike lanes on Old River Road and Stockdale Highway.
Trail 13 – Kern River & Buena Vista Canals
Old River Road
Buena Vista Canal Old River Road
Ming Avenue
Stockdale Hwy
Camino Media
Camino Media
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Single Oak Dr
Wentworth Ct
Mountaingate Ln
Tevis Park
TEVIS RANCH
Buen a Vi sta Can al
Calais Ct
Pyramid Peak
Dr
H gh Oak i Dr
Dell Oak Ln
Buen a Vi s t a C an al
Ridge Oak
Dr
Rose Petal St
Mountain Oak Rd
Bracken Oak Way
Holly Oak Dr
Georgia Oak Dr
Laurel Oak Way
Spring Oak Dr
Green Oak Pl
White Oak Dr
Old River Rd
Leo B Hart
Elementary
School
Bedrock Dr
Cinderella Ave
Saddle Dr
Frost Way
Thoreau Ave
Salinger
St
Be
net
Way
Alcott Dr
Rancho Santa Fe St
Rancho Verde Dr
Gold Du
st Dr
Eagle
Oak
Rd
Steinbeck Ln
Cimarron Trails Dr
Casa Del Sol Dr
White Ln
Old River Rd
Campus Park Dr
Buen a Vi sta C an al
Asphalto Branch
Sherborne Ave
Au
Chocolat Dr
Betony Dr
Lanneau Ct
Fitzgerald Dr
Ligh tner Way
Old River Rd
Old River
Elementary
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Old River Rd/Canal
DESTINATIONS:
Hart (Leo B) Elementary
Old River Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.09
Total – 6.09
Trail 13 begins on the north side of CSU Bakersfield at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Don Hart Drive with a connection to the existing Kern River Trail. The corridor follows the Kern River and Buena Vista Canals, creating over 6 miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of southwest Bakersfield to the educational, recreational, and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield. Intersections with other corridors create links to the rest of the city, such as Trail 11 on the southern side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 18 in Southern Oaks, Trail 10 in Terra Vista, and Trail 14 at the end of the trail near the southwestern city limit. This trail offers a low-stress alternative to the existing Class II bike lanes on Old River Road and Stockdale Highway.
Trail 13 – Kern River & Buena Vista Canals
Old River Road
Buena Vista Canal
White LaneAsphalto Branch
Campus Park Drive
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Hawksmoor St
Luckman Dr
Piano Dr
Burnham St
Scarpa
S
Win
t
dermere St
Buena Vi s t a
C an al
Panama Ln
Windermere St
Buen a
Vist a C anal
Bu en a Vi sta Canal
Zancara Dr
Alagon St
Ebro
St
Regarse Dr
Trabancos Dr
Eresma Dr Calatrava Dr
Bellinger St
Holabird Ave
Goodhue St
Vista Del Luna Dr
Harris Rd
Buena Vista
Rd
Pensinger Rd
California Poppy Dr
Henares St
Sangrado Dr
Buena Vi s t a Canal
Buena Vi s t a C anal
Asphalto Branch
Merriweather Dr
Calais Ct
Trailblazer Dr
Pinnacle Ridge Ave
Starligh t Peak Dr
Blythe Ct
Vista D
el Mar Ave
Vista Bonita Dr
Mountain Vista Dr
Earl Warren Jr
High School
Buen a Vi s t a C an al
Lanesborough Ave
Villa Monterey Dr
Villa Bella Ln
Lerwick Ave
Arden Villa Dr
Villa Hermosa Dr
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Old River Rd/Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Curb Bump-Outs,
Install Sidewalk
5. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
6. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Warren (Earl) Junior High
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.09
Total – 6.09
1 2
3 4 5
6 Trail 13 begins on the north side of CSU Bakersfield at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Don Hart Drive with a connection to the existing Kern River Trail. The corridor follows the Kern River and Buena Vista Canals, creating over 6 miles of Class I facilities to connect the residential areas of southwest Bakersfield to the educational, recreational, and commercial uses surrounding CSU Bakersfield. Intersections with other corridors create links to the rest of the city, such as Trail 11 on the southern side of CSU Bakersfield, Trail 18 in Southern Oaks, Trail 10 in Terra Vista, and Trail 14 at the end of the trail near the southwestern city limit. This trail offers a low-stress alternative to the existing Class II bike lanes on Old River Road and Stockdale Highway.
Trail 13 – Kern River & Buena Vista Canals
Old River Road
Buena Vista Road
Harris Road
Panama Lane
Buena Vista Canal
Buena Vista Canal
Asphalto Branch
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Piano Dr
Grand Prairie Dr
ARTISAN
Alondra Dr
Buena Vista Rd
Panama Ln
Buena Vista
Elementary
School
Metropolitan Way
Coney Island Dr
Cattail Creek Way
Young
St
Laredo Dr
Progress Rd
Panama Ln
Old River R
Gosford Rd
d
Bandelier Dr
Linden Tre
Bristol Spring A
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Panama Lane & Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Curb Bump-Outs, Install Sidewalk
2. Curb Bump-Outs, Install Sidewalk
3. Install Sidewalk
4. Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Buena Vista Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.20
Class IV – 3.40
Total – 8.60
1 2 3 4
Trail 14 offers an east-west connection through the residential, commercial, and industrial areas of Southern Bakersfield from Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal near the southwestern city limit to Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal near Crescent Elementary School. It begins with 3.4-miles of Class IV facilities that offer connections to the north-south corridors of Trail 3 at Buena Vista Elementary School and Trail 10 near Silver Creek. After this connection the trail will move off-street to the Arvin-Edison Canal to connect with Trail 8 and continue as a Class I path for 5.2-miles.
The corridor connects to Trail 2 near the Ridgeview Estates and Trail 9 on the eastern side of Golden State Highway. Most of Panama Lane has existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 14 – Panama Lane & Arvin-Edison Canal Buena Vista Road Mountain Vista Drive Old River RoadGosford Road
Panama Lane
Buena Vista Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Wilderness
Dr
Tulia Ln
Bangor Pl
Reliance D
Shaver Dr
r
Bandelier Dr
Firebaugh St
Linden Tree Ave
Bristol Spring Ave
Drift Creek St
Slickrock Dr
Ashe Rd
Panama Ln
Farmers C an al
Mattnick Dr
Sum
merfield Dr
Cyclone Dr
Southern Breeze Dr
Jerno Dr
Seasons Dr
Pomerado Way
Carrotwood Ave
Kaytlain Ave
Noella Rd
Stine Rd
Panama Ln
Mountain Ridge Dr
Costco
Belle Vista
Shopping
Center
RIDGEVIEW
ESTATES
Loudon St
Ar vin -E di son C an al
Wible Rd
Akers Rd
Ridgeview
Plaza
Berkshire
Elementary
School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Panama Lane & Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Signal
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
6. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Loudon (Roy W) Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.20
Class IV – 3.40
Total – 8.60
1 2
3 4 5
6 Trail 14 offers an east-west connection through the residential, commercial, and industrial areas of Southern Bakersfield from Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal near the southwestern city limit to Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal near Crescent Elementary School. It begins with 3.4-miles of Class IV facilities that offer connections to the north-south corridors of Trail 3 at Buena Vista Elementary School and Trail 10 near Silver Creek. After this connection the trail will move off-street to the Arvin-Edison Canal to connect with Trail 8 and continue as a Class I path for 5.2-miles.
The corridor connects to Trail 2 near the Ridgeview Estates and Trail 9 on the eastern side of Golden State Highway. Most of Panama Lane has existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 14 – Panama Lane & Arvin-Edison Canal Ashe Road
Mountain Ridge Drive
Stine RoadAkers RoadWible Road
Panama Lane Arvin-Edison Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Berkshire Rd
Colony St
Rain Dr
Dennen S
Phyl
t
lis
St
Wible Rd
Panama Ln
Granite Pointe 99
Elementary
School
Ke r n Isl an d C an al
A r vin -E di son C an al
A r vin -E di son C an al
Berkshire Rd
Hadar Rd
Ivy Trae Ln
Evadonna Rd
Bachelor St
Brahma St
Candace Ave
Nadeau St
Lowry St
Betty St
S H St
Berkshire Rd
Panama Ln
Monitor St
The Grove On
Panama
A r vin -E di son C an al
C entr al B r an ch Canal
Corregidora Ave
Warwickshire Ave
Darling Point Dr
Madison St
Arlitos St
Marvin St
Sparks St
E Panama Ln
99 F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Panama Lane & Canal
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Bridge
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
5. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
DESTINATIONS:
Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery
Granite Pointe Elementary
Ollivier (Leon H) Junior High
Valle Verde Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.20
Class IV – 3.40
Total – 8.60
1 2 3 4
5 Trail 14 offers an east-west connection through the residential, commercial, and industrial areas of Southern Bakersfield from Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal near the southwestern city limit to Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal near Crescent Elementary School. It begins with 3.4-miles of Class IV facilities that offer connections to the north-south corridors of Trail 3 at Buena Vista Elementary School and Trail 10 near Silver Creek. After this connection the trail will move off-street to the Arvin-Edison Canal to connect with Trail 8 and continue as a Class I path for 5.2-miles.
The corridor connects to Trail 2 near the Ridgeview Estates and Trail 9 on the eastern side of Golden State Highway. Most of Panama Lane has existing Class II facilities that can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 14 – Panama Lane & Arvin-Edison Canal H Street
Monitor Street
Central Branch Canal
Berkshire Road
Arvin-Edison Canal
Panama Lane
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Ke r n Isl and C an al
L e v ee C anal
40th St
33rd St
San Dimas St
Jewett Ave
O St
M St
Q St
36th S
M
t
erlin Way
34th St
W Columbus St
Q St
San Miguel
Commemorative
Grove
Bakersfield
Memorial
Hospital
BNSF Main Line BNSF Main Line
U P Main Line
18th St
30th St
Espee St
17th St
24th St
28th St
W
Niles St
21st St
32nd St
R St
19th St
P St
O St
V St
Truxtun Ave
Golden State Ave
Q St
Golden State Ave
178 W Fwy
99 178 178 County Public
Services
Building
Amtrak Station
Rabobank
Theater &
Convention
Center
Kern Veterans
Memorial
DOWNTOWN
MILL CREEK
HOMAKER
PARK
M St
T St
Pershing St 10th St
R St
9th St
Q St
8th St
11th St
O St
S St California Ave
Mill Creek
Linear Park
San Joaquin
Community
Hospital Ice
Sport Center
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Q St to Central Branch/Kern Island Canal
DESTINATIONS:
Community Learning Center
Hills (Stella I) Elementary
Bakersfield Museum Of Art
Federal Courthouse
Mill Creek
Visit Bakersfield
Amtrak Bakersfield Station
Beale Library
Centennial Plaza: Arena, Theatre, And
Convention Center
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Johnson (Rafer) Elementary
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Curb Bump-Outs
2. Curb Bump-Outs
3. Install Sidewalk
4. Pedestrian Refuge Island, Straighten
Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
5. Install Sidewalk
6. Pedestrian Refuge Island
7. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
8. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
9. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.97
Class III – 0.13
Class IV – 2.19
Total – 8.28
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8
9 Trail 15 is over 8 miles long and connects North Downtown Bakersfield to the southeastern city limit. The trail begins on Q Street with a connection to Trail 1 at Columbus Street and continues for over 2 miles as a Class IV facility through Downtown, connecting to Trail 1, Trail 16, and a variety of residential, commercial, educational, and recreational destinations. At 14th Street, the trail transitions to the Mill Creek Linear Park and continues as a Class I path along the Kern Island Canal for the remainder of the trail, except a small portion of Class III through P Street and Wilson Road to reduce points of conflict on the rail line. Residential and industrial land uses become more prominent as the trail moves south along the canal. High-visibility crosswalks with pedestrian signals are recommended where the trail makes a new intersection with an existing road. The corridor connects with Trail 19 at McKinley Elementary School, Trail 11 at Sequoia Elementary School, and Trail 18 at the Bakersfield Police Department, before terminating with a connection to Trail 14 near the southeastern city limit. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of Q Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 15 – Q Street, Kern Island Canal & Central Branch Canal 31st Street 30th Street 21st Street
36th Street
Columbus Street
18th Street
Q Street
Jewett Avenue
P Street
Kern Island Canal
Kern Island
Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
3rd St
T St
T St
1st St 1st St
R St
8th St
2nd St
2nd St
N St
L St
U St
Chester Pl
P St
Brundage Ln
Vista High
School
C en tr al B r anch Can al
S P St
El Sereno Dr
Sunshine Ave
S M St
Terrace Way
Southgate Dr
Allens Dr
El Toro Dr
Dawn St
Maitland Dr
Townsley Ave
Ming Ave
S P St Belle Terrace
58 Kern County
Fairgrounds
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Rosalia
Dr
Antonia Way
S O St
S P St
Dorian Dr
Lindsay Dr
Dore Dr
Laurel Dr
L ee Dr
Ethrum Ave
Sidney Dr
S Chester Ave
Wilson Rd
SOUTHGATE
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Q St to Central Branch/Kern Island Canal
DESTINATIONS:
Mckinley Magnet
Emerson Junior High
Vista Continuation High
Sequoia Middle
Fairgrounds State Preschool
Kern County Fairgrounds
Wayside Elementary
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Realign Intersection
2. HAWK, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
4. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
5. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
6. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
7. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
8. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
9. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
10.Install Sidewalk
11. Install Sidewalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.97
Class III – 0.13
Class IV – 2.19
Total – 8.28
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 Trail 15 is over 8 miles long and connects North Downtown Bakersfield to the southeastern city limit. The trail begins on Q Street with a connection to Trail 1 at Columbus Street and continues for over 2 miles as a Class IV facility through Downtown, connecting to Trail 1, Trail 16, and a variety of residential, commercial, educational, and recreational destinations. At 14th Street, the trail transitions to the Mill Creek Linear Park and continues as a Class I path along the Kern Island Canal for the remainder of the trail, except a small portion of Class III through P Street and Wilson Road to reduce points of conflict on the rail line. Residential and industrial land uses become more prominent as the trail moves south along the canal. High-visibility crosswalks with pedestrian signals are recommended where the trail makes a new intersection with an existing road. The corridor connects with Trail 19 at McKinley Elementary School, Trail 11 at Sequoia Elementary School, and Trail 18 at the Bakersfield Police Department, before terminating with a connection to Trail 14 near the southeastern city limit. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of Q Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 15 – Q Street, Kern Island Canal & Central Branch Canal California Avenue Belle Terrace Chester Avenue
Kern Island Canal
Central Branch Canal
Ming AvenueWilson Avenue
P Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
C en tr al B r an ch C an al
E Planz Rd
Coy Ave
Madison Ave
E
White
Ln
99 Bakersfield
Municipal
Airport
C en tr al Br anch Canal
C en t r al B r anch C an al
Sparks St
Malibar Ave
Leo St
Bryant St
Garber Way
Rexland Dr
Garden Dr
Price St
Sperry
St
Buckley Ave
E
Pacheco Rd
Rexland Acres
Warwickshire Ave
Madison St
Sparks St
E Panama Ln
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Q St to Central Branch/Kern Island Canal
DESTINATIONS:
Pauly (Leo G) Elementary
Fairview Elementary
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Install Sidewalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 5.97
Class III – 0.13
Class IV – 2.19
Total – 8.28
1 2
3 Trail 15 is over 8 miles long and connects North Downtown Bakersfield to the southeastern city limit. The trail begins on Q Street with a connection to Trail 1 at Columbus Street and continues for over 2 miles as a Class IV facility through Downtown, connecting to Trail 1, Trail 16, and a variety of residential, commercial, educational, and recreational destinations. At 14th Street, the trail transitions to the Mill Creek Linear Park and continues as a Class I path along the Kern Island Canal for the remainder of the trail, except a small portion of Class III through P Street and Wilson Road to reduce points of conflict on the rail line. Residential and industrial land uses become more prominent as the trail moves south along the canal. High-visibility crosswalks with pedestrian signals are recommended where the trail makes a new intersection with an existing road. The corridor connects with Trail 19 at McKinley Elementary School, Trail 11 at Sequoia Elementary School, and Trail 18 at the Bakersfield Police Department, before terminating with a connection to Trail 14 near the southeastern city limit. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of Q Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 15 – Q Street, Kern Island Canal & Central Branch Canal Panama Lane
Fairview Road
Sparks Street
South MLK Jr. Boulevard
White Lane
Central Branch Canal
Planz Road
Pacheco Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Palm Ave
Old Farm Rd
Lasse
Jasmine Ave
n Dr
Branch Creek St
Induran Dr
Winn Ave
Giro Dr
Monarch Palm Ave
Classen St
Mira Sol Dr
Allen Rd
58 Rosedale
Middle School
COUNTRY
ROSE
BNSF Main Line
Verdugo Ln
Cactus Dr
Enger St
Jewetta Ave
Holland St
Glenn St
Lindalee Ln
Baron Ave
Torrey Dr
Dee Dee Ave La Cr
esenta Dr
Ruby St
Judy Ave
Nute St
Jason St
Rosedale Hwy Rosedale Hwy 58
Greenacres
El Toro Viejo Rd
Belmac Ave
Ribston Ave
Wolf River Ave
Seabeck Ave
58 Northwest
Promenade
Rosedale
Village
Fruitvale Junior
High School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Rosedale Hwy/21st St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Rosedale Middle
Independence Elementary
County Christian School
of Bakersfield
Fruitvale Junior High
Greenacres Community Center
1 2 3
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 4.06
Class IV – 4.95
Total – 9.01
Trail 16 provides a 9-mile east-west connection from Rosedale to Old Town Kern composed of Class I and Class IV facilities. The west side of the corridor offers a connection to Trails 10 and 17 and is surrounded by residential land uses, with some commercial and educational destinations. In the center of the corridor the Calloway Canal connects to Trail 8 and industrial uses dominate.
The eastern portion contains a variety of destinations and offers connections with the existing Kern River Bike Trail and Trail 6 at Yokuts Park. As the trail traverses through Downtown, it connects with Trail 9 and Trail 15 before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 in Old Town Kern. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of 21st Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 16 – Rosedale Highway & 21st Street
Calloway Drive
Clay Patrick Farr Way
Allen RoadOld Farm RoadJewetta Avenue
Rosedale Hwy
BNSF Main Line
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Coffee Rd
Granite Falls Dr
Callowa
y
Can al
C alloway Canal
Calloway C anal
Henry Ln
Kilmer Way
Wear St
Charity Ave
Fr
Patt
uitvale Ave
on Way
58 Vista West
Continuation
High School
Minkler Branch Minkler Branch
Fairhaven Dr
Parker Ln
Gibson St Burr St
Mohawk St
58 Fire Station #66
Costco
Rosedale Place
Springhill Suites
By Marriott
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Rosedale Hwy/21st St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Straighten Crosswalk
4. Straighten Crosswalk
5. Install Sidewalk
6. Straighten Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Vista West Continuation High
1 2 3 4 5 6
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 4.06
Class IV – 4.95
Total – 9.01
Trail 16 provides a 9-mile east-west connection from Rosedale to Old Town Kern composed of Class I and Class IV facilities. The west side of the corridor offers a connection to Trails 10 and 17 and is surrounded by residential land uses, with some commercial and educational destinations. In the center of the corridor the Calloway Canal connects to Trail 8 and industrial uses dominate.
The eastern portion contains a variety of destinations and offers connections with the existing Kern River Bike Trail and Trail 6 at Yokuts Park. As the trail traverses through Downtown, it connects with Trail 9 and Trail 15 before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 in Old Town Kern. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of 21st Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 16 – Rosedale Highway & 21st Street
Coffee Road
Rosedale Hwy
Calleway Canal
Fruitvale Avenue
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
S t
ine C an al
18th St
Elm St
20th St
Westwind Dr
Myrtle St
Beech St
A St
Cedar St
B St
C St C St
Alder St
16th St
Lawn St
17th St
Bay St
22nd St
Truxtun Ave
Oak St
24th St
99 178
178
E-Z-8 Motel
Beach Park
Mercy Hospital
Korean
Veterans
Memorial
18th St
Espee St
17th St 17th St
24th St
17th Pl K St K St
25th St
26th St
L St
Eye St
G St
21st St
22nd St
E St
20th St
D St
R St
16th St
19th St
P St
O St
Encina St
V St
Golden State Ave
H St
Chester Ave
Q St
F St
24th St
23rd St
178 W Fwy 178
County Public
Services
Building
San Joaquin
Community
Hospital
Rabobank
Theater &
Convention
Center
Kern Veterans
Memorial
DOWNTOWN
Bakersfi eld
U P Main Line
BNSF Main Line
Tulare St
Tulare St
Lake St
E 21st St
E 19th St
Kentucky St
Jackson St
King St
Inyo St
Kern St
Union Ave
Ba
ker St
Sumner St
99 Sandstone
Elementary
School
OLD TOWN
KERN
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Rosedale Hwy/21st St
DESTINATIONS:
Bakersfield Skate
Park
Jastro Park
Franklin Elementary
Blanton Student
Ed Center
Federal Courthouse
Bakersfield Museum
of Art
Mill Creek
Beale Library
Centennial Plaza:
Arena, Theatre, and
Convention Center
Downtown
Elementary
Greyhound Bus
Station
18th Street
Post Office
City Hall
County Courthouse
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Straighten Crosswalk
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Add Crosswalk
1 2
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 4.06
Class IV – 4.95
Total – 9.01
Trail 16 provides a 9-mile east-west connection from Rosedale to Old Town Kern composed of Class I and Class IV facilities. The west side of the corridor offers a connection to Trails 10 and 17 and is surrounded by residential land uses, with some commercial and educational destinations. In the center of the corridor the Calloway Canal connects to Trail 8 and industrial uses dominate.
The eastern portion contains a variety of destinations and offers connections with the existing Kern River Bike Trail and Trail 6 at Yokuts Park. As the trail traverses through Downtown, it connects with Trail 9 and Trail 15 before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 in Old Town Kern. An existing Class II bike lane along a portion of 21st Street can be upgraded to Class IV.
Trail 16 – Rosedale Highway & 21st Street
21st Street
18th Street
19th Street
Kern River Trail
Truxtun Avenue
H Street
Oak Street
Chester AvenueM StreetQ Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Hageman
Rd
Rushmore Dr
Sawtooth Ave
Andes Ave
Hageman Rd
BNSF Main Line
Jomani Dr
Magruder Ave
Meacham Rd
Piedmont Ave
Nacelle Ave
Brenda Jean Ct
Clementa Ave
Santillan St
Allen Rd
Old Farm Rd
Rosedale
Starligh t Dr
Copernicus Ave
Stellar Ave
Hyperion Ave
Penner St Stratosphere Ave
Meacham Rd
BNSF Main Line
Ranchgate Dr
Jewetta Ave
Jewetta Ave
Baron Ave
Lone Oak Dr
Aimee Way
Rub
Whippoorwil
y St
l Ln
58 Jewetta Ave
Jason St
Verdugo Ln
Enger St
Rosedale
Hwy
Greenacre
Torrey Dr
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Santa Fe/Railway
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 3.96
Total – 3.96
IMPROVEMENTS: DESTINATIONS:
Trail 17 – BNSF Rail Line
Trail 17 connects residential areas in northwest Bakersfield to the rest of the trail network through a 3-mile Class I multi-use path along the BNSF rail line. It connects with Trails 10 and 17 near Rosedale before terminating with a connection to Trail 8 at the Friant-Kern Canal. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Allen Road
Jewetta Avenue
Rosedale Hwy
Hageman Road
BNSF Main Line
Santa Fe Way
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Greenacres
BNSF Main Line
Holland St
Palm Ave
Glenn St
Torrey Dr
Verdugo Ln
Enger St
Enger St Dean
Ave
BNSF Main Line
Holland St
Palm Ave
Glenn St
Suncrisp Ln
Belmac Ave
Bolero Ave
Ribston Ave
Enger St Wolf River Ave
Langley Rd
Art St
Elzworth St
Calloway Dr
Greenacres Park
Fruitvale Junior
High School
El Toro Viejo Rd
BNSF Main Line
El Toro Viejo Rd
Crispin St
Coffee Rd
Calloway
Canal
Friant -Kern Can al BNSF Main Line
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Santa Fe/Railway
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 3.96
Total – 3.96
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Install Sidewalk
2. Install Sidewalk
DESTINATIONS:
Fruitvale Junior High
Greenacres Community Center
Trail 17 – BNSF Rail Line
Trail 17 connects residential areas in northwest Bakersfield to the rest of the trail network through a 3-mile Class I multi-use path along the BNSF rail line. It connects with Trails 10 and 17 near Rosedale before terminating with a connection to Trail 8 at the Friant-Kern Canal. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail. 1 2
BNSF Main Line
Calloway Drive
Calloway Canal
Coffee Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Asphalto Branch
Bolthouse Dr
Vista Ridge Dr
Be
nchmark Ct
Venture Way
Buena Vista Rd
St Johns
Lutheran School
Houchin
Community
Blood Bank
Vista Del Luna Dr
Asphalto Branch
Merriweather Dr
Calais Ct
Pyramid Peak Dr
Trailblazer Dr
Pinnacle Ridge Ave
Starligh t Peak Dr
Blythe Ct
Bluestone Dr
Anacostia Way Patterson St
Vista Del Mar Ave
Vista Bonita Dr
Mountain Vista Dr
Earl Warren Jr
High School
SOUTHERN
OAKS
Villa Bella Ln
Lerwick Ave
Grizzly St
TERRA VISTA
Bu e
n a Vi s ta C an al
Asphalto Branch
Lacroix Ct
Chaney
Ln
Bath Ct
Gorbett Ln
Sherborne Ave
Cadbury Dr
Whitman Ave
Au Chocolat Dr Betony Dr
Lanneau Ct
Carvalho Ct
Coulter Ct
Ligh tner Way
Old Rive
r Rd
Vertrice Ave Degranvelle Dr
Godiva Ave
Tahiti Ave Grizzly St
Asphalto Branch
Asphalto/Sunset Branch Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Pacheco Rd
District Blvd
Tilyard Ct
Andrieu Ct
Hillyer Way
Tobin Rd
Young St
Sargent Way
Worrell Ct
Alden Ct
District Blvd
Campus Park S.
Sing Lum
Elementary
School
Crippen St
Scobee St
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Venola Railway to White St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
3. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
DESTINATIONS:
St Johns Lutheran
Warren (Earl) Junior High
Lum (Sing) Elementary
Kern County, Boys & Girls Club
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.65
Class IV – 1.35
Total – 8.00
1 2 3
Trail 18 – Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane
Trail 18 provides an 8-mile east-west connection across the southern portion of the city from Southern Oaks to the western city limit. A Class I multi-use path along the Asphalto rail line comprises most of the corridor. The trail begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at Buena Vista Road, followed by a connection with Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal. As the trail moves east, commercial and industrial uses become more common. The corridor intersects with Trail 8 at the Arvin-Edison Canal, Trail 3 on Ashe Road, Trail 6 at the Stine Canal, Trail 2 at Akers Road, and numerous existing Class II facilities. As the trail approaches its connection with Trail 9 on H Street and more residential destinations it transitions to a Class IV facility along White Lane.
The trail transitions back to a Class I multi-use path around Union Avenue, where industrial uses begin to dominate. It connects with Trail 15 along the Central Branch Kern Island Canal before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 near the city limit. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Asphalto/Sunset Boulevard
Mountain Vista DriveOld River Ro ad
Buena Vista Canal
Buena Vista Drive
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Pacheco Rd
Calder Ln
Hillyer Way
Sargent Way
La Farge Dr
Stuart Ct
Alden Ct
District Blvd
Gosford Rd
Stine Canal
Gosford Village
Ar v in-Edi son C an al
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Ride St
Yeager Way
Hidden Bridge Dr
District Blvd
Sierra Caves Ave
Spring Creek Loop
Shadow Stone St
Silvergate St
Silver Crossing St
River Mist Ave
Stine C an al
S tin e Canal
Stine C an al
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
Woodmere Dr
Mc Divitt Dr
District Blvd
A rvin -E di son C an al
Spring
C
reek Loop Grogan
Dr
Shadow
Stone St
Asphalto/Sunset Branch
District Blvd Spur
Grissom St
Woodmere Dr
Open Sky Dr
District Blvd
Fedex Freight
Woodmere Dr
Nathaniel Way
New Horizon Blv
District Blvd
Shepard St
Stine Rd
Woodmere Dr
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Venola Railway to White St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Realign Intersection
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.65
Class IV – 1.35
Total – 8.00
1 2
Trail 18 – Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane
Trail 18 provides an 8-mile east-west connection across the southern portion of the city from Southern Oaks to the western city limit. A Class I multi-use path along the Asphalto rail line comprises most of the corridor. The trail begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at Buena Vista Road, followed by a connection with Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal. As the trail moves east, commercial and industrial uses become more common. The corridor intersects with Trail 8 at the Arvin-Edison Canal, Trail 3 on Ashe Road, Trail 6 at the Stine Canal, Trail 2 at Akers Road, and numerous existing Class II facilities. As the trail approaches its connection with Trail 9 on H Street and more residential destinations it transitions to a Class IV facility along White Lane.
The trail transitions back to a Class I multi-use path around Union Avenue, where industrial uses begin to dominate. It connects with Trail 15 along the Central Branch Kern Island Canal before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 near the city limit. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Asphalto/Sunset Boulevard
Gusford RoadAshe Road
Stine Canal
Spring Creek Loop
Stine Canal
Strine Road
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Fa rmer s Canal
Thatch Ave
New Horizon Blvd
District Blvd
Tretorn Ave
Newcombe Ave
Adidas Ave
Pacheco Rd
Stine & White
Crossings
Thatch Ave
Tretorn Ave
Cattle Dr
Newcombe Ave
Adidas Ave
Maize Ct
Estate St
Paramount St
S Real Rd
Pacheco Rd
Akers Rd
Wible Rd
Hughes Ln
Kelso Peak Ave
Saint Helens Ave
Blue Mountain Way
Connie Ave
Corrine St
Earlene Ave Earlene Ct Hughes Ln
Pacheco Rd
99 Holiday Inn
Express
Motel 6
Centaur St
Letzring Ln
Elysium St
Calcutta Dr
Saint Helens Ave
Balboa Dr
Tea Tree Ct
Calla Lily Dr
Stancl
iff St Sia
m Ct
Alexander St
Napal Ct
Chadbourn St
Verbena Dr
Jonah St
Pal
macia Dr
Wade Ave
Pacheco Rd S H St
White Lane
Plaza
Greenfield
Middle School
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Venola Railway to White St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. RRFB, Add Crosswalk, Straighten Crosswalk
2. RRFB, Add Crosswalk
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.65
Class IV – 1.35
Total – 8.00
1 2
Trail 18 – Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane
Trail 18 provides an 8-mile east-west connection across the southern portion of the city from Southern Oaks to the western city limit. A Class I multi-use path along the Asphalto rail line comprises most of the corridor. The trail begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at Buena Vista Road, followed by a connection with Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal. As the trail moves east, commercial and industrial uses become more common. The corridor intersects with Trail 8 at the Arvin-Edison Canal, Trail 3 on Ashe Road, Trail 6 at the Stine Canal, Trail 2 at Akers Road, and numerous existing Class II facilities. As the trail approaches its connection with Trail 9 on H Street and more residential destinations it transitions to a Class IV facility along White Lane.
The trail transitions back to a Class I multi-use path around Union Avenue, where industrial uses begin to dominate. It connects with Trail 15 along the Central Branch Kern Island Canal before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 near the city limit. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Pacheco Road
Akers RoadWible RoadHughes LaneH Street
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Mc Courry St
Kern Island Canal
Balboa Dr
Sandra Dr
Teal St
Argent St
Canadian St
Falcon Ave
Garfield Ave
Ivan Ave
Emery Ave
Evelyn Dr
Hub Ave
S H St
White Ln
Letzring Ln
Calcutta Dr Balboa Dr
Vinca Ct
Tea Tree Ct
Siam Ct
Alexander St
Napal Ct
Chadbourn St
Verbena Dr
Palmacia Dr
S H St
White Lane
Plaza
Monitor St
Sumter Dr
Raider Dr
Fambrough Dr
Edith Ln
Pontiac St White Ln
S Chester Ave
Plantation
Elementary
School
Calcutta Dr
Vern St
Gordon St
Eve St
Lantados St
Kenny St
Axminster St
Bruns
wick St
San Vicente Dr
Monitor St
Central Bran ch Can al
Madison Ave
E White Ln
99 Fire Station #5
Cen
t ral Branch
Canal
Brook St
E White Ln
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Venola Railway to White St
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Pedestrian Refuge Island
2. Pedestrian Refuge Island
3. Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Straighten Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Prosperity Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class I – 6.65
Class IV – 1.35
Total – 8.00
1 2 3
Trail 18 – Asphalto Rail Line & White Lane
Trail 18 provides an 8-mile east-west connection across the southern portion of the city from Southern Oaks to the western city limit. A Class I multi-use path along the Asphalto rail line comprises most of the corridor. The trail begins in a residential area with a connection to Trail 10 at Buena Vista Road, followed by a connection with Trail 13 at the Buena Vista Canal. As the trail moves east, commercial and industrial uses become more common. The corridor intersects with Trail 8 at the Arvin-Edison Canal, Trail 3 on Ashe Road, Trail 6 at the Stine Canal, Trail 2 at Akers Road, and numerous existing Class II facilities. As the trail approaches its connection with Trail 9 on H Street and more residential destinations it transitions to a Class IV facility along White Lane.
The trail transitions back to a Class I multi-use path around Union Avenue, where industrial uses begin to dominate. It connects with Trail 15 along the Central Branch Kern Island Canal before terminating with a connection to Trail 4 near the city limit. There are no existing bike facilities along the proposed trail.
White Lane
Lotus Lane
H StreetMonitor StreetUnion Avenue
Century Branch Canal
Madison
A venue Madi
s
o
n
Avenu
e
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Mira Loma Dr
N Stine Rd
Marella WayMontclair St
La Mirada Dr
Dunsmuir Rd
Truxtun Ave
California Ave
58 58
FINANCIAL
DISTRICT
Chester Ln
Pine St
Bank St Bank St
C St
Oakdale Dr
Beech St
Holtby Rd
N Stine Rd
Garnsey Ln Garnsey Ave
Buena Vista St
Cypress St
Myrtle St
3rd St
San Emidio St
4th St
Elm St
Real Rd
Oak St
Palm St
99 Caroline Harris
Elementary
School
Red Roof Inn
Econo Lodge
Ramada
Limited
Bakersfield
North
OLEANDER/SUNSET
Oleander Ave
3rd St
Bank St
7th St
Cherry St
Eye St
Dracena St
Forrest St
K St
Maple Ave
Chester Ave
Palm St
H St
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Virginia Ave
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Lower speed from 35 MPH to 25 MPH with
playground zone from Centennial Park.
2. Install Sidewalk
3. Install Sidewalk
4. Curb Bump-Outs
5. Curb Bump-Outs
DESTINATIONS:
Harris (Caroline) Elementary
Saint Francis Parish
Penn (William) Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class II – 2.66
Class III – 0.89
Class IV – 3.72
Total – 7.28
1 2
3 4 5
Trail 19 provides over 7 miles of connections through central Bakersfield through an east-west trail from Centennial Park to Oakridge. It begins with a Class III facility connecting residences, parks, and schools to Trail 6 at the Stine Canal. Upon reaching Real Road, the trail transitions to a Class IV protected bikeway and continues down Palm Street through the Oleander and sunset neighborhood, where it connects with Trail 9 at H Street, Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal, and multiple existing Class II bike lanes. At Union Avenue the trail transitions to a Class II bike lane and connects with Trail 4 at King Street. As the corridor approaches Potomac Park, the adjacent land use transitions from primarily residential to industrial. Beginning at Industrial Street, the trail alternates between Class II bike lanes and Class IV protected bikeways due to available roadway width. The trail connects with existing bike facilities and Trail 12 on Mt Vernon Avenue before terminating on Sterling Road. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 19 – Virginia Avenue
Palm Street
Garnsey Lane
Marella Way
Mohawk Street
North Stine Road
Real RoadOak StreetA Street
Oleander AvenueH StreetChester Avenue
California Avenue
California Avenue
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
3rd St
T
St
T St
Pershing St
R St
9th St
8th St
2nd St 2nd St
V St
N St
L St
U St
Chester Pl
P St
4th St
Vista High
School
Liggett St
Bliss St
S Owens St
S Robinson St
E 3rd St E 3rd St
Texas St
C
Clifton St
lyde St
S Brown St
Northrup St
Kincaid St
Augusta St
E 7th St
S Haley St
S Tulare St
Milham Dr
Wood St
E 6th St
E 5th St
Murdock St
E 9th St
E 8th St
Tyree Toliver St
E 4th St
S King St
Virginia Ave
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
99 Union Cemetery
Bessie E. Owens
Primary School
LAKEVIEW
Asphalto/Sunset
C
Branch
ollins Way
S Williams St
Bates Ave
Beverly Dr
Washington St
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Virginia Ave
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Curb Bump-Outs
2. Straighten Crosswalk
3. Add Crosswalk
4. Install Sidewalk
5. Install Sidewalk
6. Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Emerson Junior High
Mckinley Elementary & Magnet
Vista Continuation High
Fremont Elementary
Owens (Bessie E) Primary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class II – 2.66
Class III – 0.89
Class IV – 3.72
Total – 7.28
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3 4 5 6
Trail 19 provides over 7 miles of connections through central Bakersfield through an east-west trail from Centennial Park to Oakridge. It begins with a Class III facility connecting residences, parks, and schools to Trail 6 at the Stine Canal. Upon reaching Real Road, the trail transitions to a Class IV protected bikeway and continues down Palm Street through the Oleander and sunset neighborhood, where it connects with Trail 9 at H Street, Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal, and multiple existing Class II bike lanes. At Union Avenue the trail transitions to a Class II bike lane and connects with Trail 4 at King Street. As the corridor approaches Potomac Park, the adjacent land use transitions from primarily residential to industrial. Beginning at Industrial Street, the trail alternates between Class II bike lanes and Class IV protected bikeways due to available roadway width. The trail connects with existing bike facilities and Trail 12 on Mt Vernon Avenue before terminating on Sterling Road. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 19 – Virginia Avenue
Virginia Avenue
Potomac Avenue
East 4th Street
2nd Street
P StreetUnion AvenueKing StreetDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Kern Island Canal
Kern Island Canal
Midblock
Class I Multi-Use Path
PROPOSED TRAIL NETWORK
LOCAL NETWORK
Railroad
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Traffic Circle
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
New Bridge
Class II Bike Lanes
Signal
Trail Intersection
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
New Intersection
Class III Bike Route
Stop
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Underpass
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class Ill Bike Route
Future Class Ill Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected Bike Lane
Potomac Ave
Hayslett Ave
Yampa St
Withee St
Louella Dr
Easter St
Tanner St
Lucky St
Hazel St
Industrial St
Virginia Ave
Mount Vernon
Elementary
School
Potomac Park
Eas t Side C an al Rush St
Dorothy St
Sterling Rd
Potomac Ave
Buddy Dr
Dorrance St
Sterling Rd
Oswell St
Virginia Ave
Quantico Ave
OAKRIDGE
Eas t Sid e Can al
Eucalyptus Dr
Deacon Ave
Sugarloa f Ln
Fairfax Rd
East Niles
F
Proposed Trail Network
Class I Multi-Use Path
Class II Bike Lanes
Class III Bike Route
Class IV Protected Bikeway
Local Network
Existing Class I Multi-Use Path
Future Class I Multi-Use Path
Existing Class II Bike Lanes
Future Class II Bike Lanes
Existing Class III Bike Route
Future Class III Bike Route
Existing Class IV Protected BIke Lane
Improvement
Midblock
New Bridge
New Intersection
Railroad
Signal
Stop
Traffic Circle
Trail Intersection
Underpass
0 0.25 0.5
Miles
Virginia Ave
IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Reduce Turn Radius, Install Sidewalk,
Add Crosswalk
2. Install Sidewalk
3. Curb Bump-Outs, Reduce Turn Radius,
Install Sidewalk
4. Install Sidewalk, Add Crosswalk
DESTINATIONS:
Mount Vernon Elementary
Virginia Avenue Elementary
TRAIL PROFILE:
Class II – 2.66
Class III – 0.89
Class IV – 3.72
Total – 7.28
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4 Trail 19 provides over 7 miles of connections through central Bakersfield through an east-west trail from Centennial Park to Oakridge. It begins with a Class III facility connecting residences, parks, and schools to Trail 6 at the Stine Canal. Upon reaching Real Road, the trail transitions to a Class IV protected bikeway and continues down Palm Street through the Oleander and sunset neighborhood, where it connects with Trail 9 at H Street, Trail 15 at the Kern Island Canal, and multiple existing Class II bike lanes. At Union Avenue the trail transitions to a Class II bike lane and connects with Trail 4 at King Street. As the corridor approaches Potomac Park, the adjacent land use transitions from primarily residential to industrial. Beginning at Industrial Street, the trail alternates between Class II bike lanes and Class IV protected bikeways due to available roadway width. The trail connects with existing bike facilities and Trail 12 on Mt Vernon Avenue before terminating on Sterling Road. There are currently no dedicated bike facilities along the proposed trail.
Trail 19 – Virginia Avenue
Virginia Avenue Deacon Avenue
Edison Hwy
Mt. Vernon AvenueQuantico AvenueOswell StreetSterling Road Fairfax Road
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
Appendix E
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Appendix E:
Wayfinding Signage
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Table of Contents
Sign Types ........................................................................................................................ 1 Trail Designator ............................................................................................................................2 Mile Marker .....................................................................................................................................3 Trail Ends .........................................................................................................................................4 Off-Trail.............................................................................................................................................5 Turn ....................................................................................................................................................6 Decision............................................................................................................................................ 7 Confirmation..................................................................................................................................8 System Map....................................................................................................................................9 Destinations....................................................................................................................10 Sign Placement...............................................................................................................11 List of Tables
Table 1: Wayfinding Sign Placement Guidelines...................................................... 1 Table 2: Destination Classifications ..........................................................................10 List of Figures
Figure 1: Trail Designator ..............................................................................................2 Figure 2: Mile Marker......................................................................................................3 Figure 3: Trail Ends ........................................................................................................ 4 Figure 4: Off-Trail............................................................................................................5 Figure 5: Turn.................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 6: Decision...........................................................................................................7 Figure 7: Confirmation...................................................................................................8 Figure 8: System Map.................................................................................................... 9 Figure 9: Example Wayfinding Layout at Intersection .........................................11 City of Bakersfield | Active Transportation Plan
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Appendix E: Wayfinding Signage
Wayfinding systems provide tools for active transportation users to navigate communities safely and efficiently. Wayfinding sign networks provide directions to common destinations in order to help travelers stay on routes specifically designated for active transportation.
Sign Types
The wayfinding sign types and their proposed placement are summarized in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Wayfinding Sign Placement Guidelines
Type Placement
Trail Designator Signalized intersections, under the existing street sign.
Mile Marker Every quarter mile from the beginning to the end of the trail.
Trail Ends The end of the trail.
Off-Trail Strategic locations on adjacent roadways, no more than 0.50 miles away from the trail.
Turn Use where the trail changes directions.
Decision Use at junctions with other trails or where the route to a major destination diverges from the trail.
Confirmation
Use where new users will likely join the trail, including intersections, junctions, turns, or major destination divergence points requiring a “Decision” or “Turn” sign.
System Map Strategic locations along trail, such as trail junctions and major destinations.
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Trail Designator
² Description: Trail designators can placed at signalized intersections, under the existing street sign. For trails branded under the new proposed network, the trail name and logo may replace the standard text. The public has the opportunity to rebrand the trails as they choose. The branding shown in this chapter is a placeholder template until the City can determine their preferred path. & Placement: Signalized intersections, under the existing street sign. b Figure 1: Trail Designator
Trail Name
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Mile Marker
² Description: Mile markers can placed approximately one-quarter mile apart on each trail to inform users of their location within the system. These signs can also aid emergency personnel in locating someone along the trail.
& Placement: Every quarter mile from the beginning to the end of the trail. b Figure 2: Mile Marker
MILE
2 0
¼
QR
CODE
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Trail Ends
² Description: Trail ends signs can be placed at each end of the trail to notify users they will no longer be traveling on a designated trail and may experience le ss comfort. & Placement: The end of the trail.
b Figure 3: Trail Ends
TRAIL NAME
Dedicated
Trail Path Ends
QR
CODE
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Off-Trail
² Description: The off-trail sign can be placed on adjacent high stress roadways to alert active transportation users of a nearby trail that may offer increased comfort. & Placement: Strategic locations on adjacent roadways, no more than 0.50 miles away from the trail. b Figure 4: Off-Trail
TRAIL NAME
Two-Blocks
QR
CODE
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Turn
² Description: The turn sign can be placed where the trail changes directions. & Placement: Use where the trail changes directions.
b Figure 5: Turn
TRAIL NAME
Turn Left
QR
CODE
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Decision
² Description: The decision sign can be placed at junctions with other trails or where the route to a major destination diverges from the trail. Include a maximum of 3-5 destinations or trails per sign. & Placement: Use at junctions with other trails or where the route to a major destination diverges from the trail.
b Figure 6: Decision
TRAIL NAME
Destination 1.0
Destination 2.0
Destination 2.5
QR
CODE
5 min 5 min
5 min 5 min
5 min 5 min
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Confirmation
² Description: The confirmation sign can be placed along trails to orient users and alert them of upcoming destinations. Include a maximum of 3-4 destinations per sign. List the closest upcoming destination at the top, and the farthest at the bottom. & Placement: Use where new users will likely join the trail, including intersections, junctions, turns, or major destination divergence points requiring a “Decision” or “Turn” sign. b Figure 7: Confirmation
TRAIL NAME
Destination
Destination
Destination
1.0 1.0
1.0 QR
CODE
5 min 5 min
5 min 5 min
5 min 5 min
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System Map
² Description: The system map can include a map of the whole system, as well as a portion in greater detail showing the location and nearby destinations. Each system map can include all Class A destinations. Class B and Class C destinations may be included on the map showing the current location. It may also show bus stops. Please see Table 2 on the following page for more information on destinations.
& Placement: Strategic locations along trail, such as trail junctions and major destinations. b Figure 8: System Map
MAP
LEGEND
QR
CODE
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Destinations
Decision and confirmation signs provide destinations to help orient users and alert them of upcoming destinations. However, presenting too many details at once can cause signs to be less effective due to smaller font size and information overload. Therefore, each sign should have three to five destinations.
If more than three destinations can be signed at a given location, one from each class should be chosen. The classification of destinations can be seen in Table 2 below.
The first classification is known as Class A. These are control destinations such as rail stations and colleges that are known to most local users and help them understand their direction of travel.
At least one Class A destination should be included on every sign so users can confirm they are using the correct path. Class B destinations may not be known by all residents but are common active transportation destinations the system can help route users to. This includes high schools, museums, and other regional landmarks. Class C destinations are more local in nature and are likely to draw shorter distance trips.
Table 2: Destination Classifications
Class A B C
Purpose Orient users to their
path of travel.
Direct users to
local destinations.
Alert users of
nearby attractions.
Distance
from Sign
Up to 5 miles. If none
exist within 5 miles,
use the closest.
Up to 3 miles. Up to 1 mile.
Destinations
» College
» Rail Station
» Transit Center
» Major Street
» High School
» Museum
» Neighborhood
» Regional Landmark
» Regional Park
» Community Center
» Elementary &
Middle School
» Local Park
» Public Facility
» Cross-Street
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Sign Placement
Sign placement may be based on the guidelines in Table 1. The result can be seen in Figure 9 below. All sign locations are approximate and subject to change based on engineering judgment, existing pole locations, and project specific characteristics. b Figure 9: Example Wayfinding Layout at Intersection
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1 4
4 3
2 1
1 2 4 3
2 3
1 4
LEGEND
1 Trail Designators
2 Mile Markers
3 Decision
4 Confirmation
Trail on 21st Street
Trail on Q Street
TYPOLOGIES
Appendix F
Right-of-Way: 110'
Roadway Width: 96'
Right-of-Way: 110'
Roadway Width: 90'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 68'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 68'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 68'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 68'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 50'
Right-of-Way: 90'
Roadway Width: 50'
Right-of-Way: 60'
Roadway Width: 40'
Right-of-Way: 60'
Roadway Width: 40'
Right-of-Way: 60'
Roadway Width: 40'
Right-of-Way: 52'
Roadway Width: 36'
Right-of-Way: 52'
Roadway Width: 36'
Right-of-Way: 52'
Roadway Width: 36'
PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
Appendix G
To create a the prioritization ranking for each of the trails. A prioritization raster was developed for all areas of the city. A raster is a type of map that devides maps into a series of tiles, which each tile being assigned a value depending on its characteristics. In this raster The City of Bakersfield has been divided into active transportation priority zones from Tier 1 to Tier 5 based on existing pedestrian and bicycle traffic, population and job density, proximity to parks and schools, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, and state and federal equity designations.
Each zone could receive up to 80 points for if it ranked highest in each category. The highest score in the City was 43 points.
The tier breakdown is based on the following score thresholds using Esri’s Natural Breaks method, modified to round numbers.
• Tier 1: 35+
• Tier 2: 25 – 34.5
• Tier 3: 20 – 24.5
• Tier 4: 10 – 19.5
• Tier 5: < 10
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic came from the Replica data aggregation service using mobile device records. Points were given based on the amount of traffic in each zone, again based on the Natural Breaks method.
For pedestrians:
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
For bicycles:
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Population density was calculated in people per acre using the US Census block level data from the 2020 decennial count.
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Job density was calculated at the block level using LEHD LODES data from 2021 (most recent available) expressed as jobs per acre.
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Parks and schools were scored using proximity from the outer edges of their parcels. 5 points for areas within ¼ mile of a park
2.5 points for areas > ¼ mile, but within ½ mile of a park Schools were scored the same way, so 10 points would be given to areas within ¼ mile of both a school and park
Injury crashes impacting pedestrians and cyclists were mapped and weighted using current Caltrans economic parameters.Fatal crashes were weighted as $12,600,000, other injuries at $181,700. A 250 foot buffer was calculated for each crash, and each territory summed the combined value of crashes in its influence area. The highest zone was given a score of 10 and others were proportionally factored from there using the following break points.
Pedestrian Crashes:
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Bicycle Crashes:
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
7 points
8 points
9 points
10 points
Equity was evaluated using both CalEnviroscreen and Justice 40 equity designations. They were scored as follows:
For CalEnviroscreen, scores were given by percentile of the tract:
0 points: < 40
1 point: 40 - <50
2 points: 50 - <60
3 points: 60 - <70
4 points: 70 - < 80
5 points: 80+
For Justice 40, points were given by number of EJ categories each Tract meets. 1 point for each criteria, 5 or 6 were both given the maximum 5 points.
Prioritization methodology:
Each of the 19 trails proposed as part of the ATP was ranked for implementation in a prioritization scheme. Each of these trails was analyzed for attributes such as trip generation, biking and walking propensity, proximity to disadvantaged communities and activity centers, and the history of bicyclist and pedestrian-involved crashes in recent years. This allowed each of the trails to be scored relative to the goals and objectives of the ATP.
Each of the trails was broken up into 1-4 segments based on any major barriers that may need to be constructed to complete the trail, such as a bridge. A map was developed that indicated which areas of the city feature the highest potential for bike and pedestrian mobility based on an aggregate score of various factors. For more information on this scoring methodology, see Appendix F.
The proposed trail segments were overlaid with the prioritization raster, and each segment was assigned the highest score located along its extents. The cost for each segment was assigned based on the proportion of the segment’s length to the total length of the trail. Major barriers, such as new bridges, were removed from cost consideration at this stage, both because they often formed the border between each segment ridership for each trail was previously estimated using the NCHRP 552 analysis method and was also allocated to each trail segment based on length. The cost for each trail segment was then divided by the estimated number of daily users to produce an average cost per user.
The cost per user and maximum priority score were then used to calculate the final priority score using this formula:
((1/Cost per user) * maximum priority score) * 10,000
The resulting final priority scores ranged from 5 to 121, with higher scores indicating trail segments with higher priority for implementation. The 40 trail segments were broken into eight implementation groups with five projects each. This provides a straightforward and high-level guide for implementation of the trail system.