Banning City Council
June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024
4:00 p.m.

In Chambers
Council Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Agenda Items Only

3. WORKSHOP ITEMS

3.1 Banning Active Transportation Plan (ATP)

4. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL (WORKSHOP) OF THE BANNING CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA
The following information comprises the agenda for the regular meeting of the Banning City Council, a joint meeting of the City Council and Banning Utility Authority, and the Banning City Council sitting in its capacity as the Banning Successor Agency Board.

Per City Council Resolution 2016-44, matters taken up by the Council before 10 p.m. may be concluded, but no new matters shall be taken up except upon a unanimous vote of the council members present and voting. Such an extension shall only be valid for one hour and each hour thereafter shall require a renewed action for the meeting to continue.

TELECONFERENCE LOCATION
Council Member Happe will be participating from a remote location: 350 N Ocean Ave #59, Cayucos CA 93430. Members of the public are invited to attend at this location.

Recommendation: Discuss the list of toolbox items, priority projects, and recommendations presented in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and provide feedback to assist in the preparation of the final draft.

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STAFF REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Douglas Schulze, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Nate Smith, Public Works Deputy Director
Art Vela, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Banning Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss the list of toolbox items, priority projects, and recommendations presented in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and provide feedback to assist in the preparation of the final draft.

BACKGROUND:

In 2019, the City of Banning embarked on a project to add bike lanes throughout the City. However, a comprehensive ATP is needed to guide active transportation decisions affecting local streets and roads, sidewalks, ADA compliance, school routes and business corridors and improve transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Active Transportation Plan On March 31, 2022, SCAG staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 22-050 for the project through the electronic bidding system “PlanetBids” and directly to SCAG’s Solicitation Management System website. In response to these efforts, forty-four (44) firms downloaded the RFP, and three (3) proposals were received. The RFP included: a detailed Consultant Scope of Services/Tasks, submittal requirements, and a description of the evaluation criteria and selection process for the RFP. The Proposal Review Committee (PRC) consisted of four staff members: two from SCAG, one from the City of Lynwood and one from the City of Banning’s Engineering Division of Public Works. The PRC evaluated each proposal in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFP and conducted the selection process in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state contracting regulations. After evaluating the proposals, the PRC interviewed all three (3) offerors. The highest ranked consultant was KTUA and SGAC approved Contract No. 22- 050-C01 in an amount not-to-exceed $448,056, with KTUA, to develop one comprehensive Active Transportation Plan (ATP) for the City of Banning among other projects administered by SCAG with this award. This project was entirely funded by SCAG.

JUSTIFICATION:

The purpose of this project is to create a comprehensive citywide Active Transportation Plan. While the planning effort was comprehensive and evaluated bike/pedestrian infrastructure citywide, there are specific focus areas of concern. These include school routes, crash and injury hot spots, and the eastern portion of town that lacks infrastructure to support walking and biking. The Consultant identified and created maps for proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities and non-infrastructure programs based on community, stakeholder, and stakeholder advisory committee feedback. The planning process identified improvements for active transportation, safe routes to schools, and ADA compliance including sidewalks, roadway safety improvements (high visibility crosswalks, markings, speed cushions/tables) and Class I, II, III and IV bicycle facilities/routes. Through stakeholder workshops and evaluation of current conditions, the assessment phase of planning resulted in a better understanding of where critical barriers to mobility and infrastructure gaps exist. The draft Plan includes a practical implementation strategy 3 with preliminary design schematics and concepts, and data that can be used in grant applications for fifteen (15) priority projects, including six (6) safe routes to schools projects. Additionally, existing conditions, public outreach and grant funding opportunities are summarized in the Plan. The Consultant coordinated with City staff to create an extensive and effective public participation approach engaging the community with proven approaches for finding consensus amongst stakeholders, which is essential to public policy development and long-term implementation of the Plan. All residents of Banning were encouraged to attend community meetings. The purpose of this ATP is to provide the City of Banning with a comprehensive document outlining the existing inventory of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and travel habits of the community. An analysis of the City's current infrastructure highlights areas of opportunity to be prioritized for future improvements and recommendations are presented within this plan as fifteen (15) priority projects. This ATP will guide the development and implementation of active transportation infrastructure programs and policies for the City.

The consultant prepared a Community Engagement Plan in order to provide outreach activities that included participation from the public and from key stakeholders to ensure the Plan’s concepts reflect the community’s needs and wishes. The outreach activities engaged local and regional representatives to obtain feedback, provided presentations covering the project background, goals, scope, preliminary and draft concepts, and the final Plan, as the project progressed. The purpose of project stakeholders’ meetings was to advise key stakeholders of the goals of the project, and keep them informed on the project progress, while also allowing the stakeholders to provide input on the Plan and concepts. Nine (9) project Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) meetings occurred with the final meeting held on April 29, 2024. Additional outreach activities, including three (3) community events, a project website, surveys, and social media posts are included. In total, the following activities have been completed: October 27, 2022 Engagement Day Community pop-ups at Banning High School, Nicolet Middle School, and Central Elementary School Banning Civic Center Open House April 15, 2023 Disaster Expo, presentation boards soliciting community feedback May 5, 2023 Market Night, Kit of Parts demonstration of five infrastructure elements November 7, 2023 ATP Plan Update and Public Outreach: Sun Lakes HOA presentation Banning Civic Center Open House March 19, 2024 Community Workshop/Open House at Banning Public Library May 7, 2024 Sun Lakes HOA Presentation #2 Nine bimonthly Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) Meetings Public Surveys and Project Website Presentation of the Draft ATP May 1, 2024 Planning Commission Workshop Meeting May 7, 2024 Second Sun Lakes HOA presentation The Planning Commission presentation led to a discussion about Nicolet Middle School and the cycle track, regarding the merits of a one way versus a two way traffic cycle track. The Sun Lakes presentation led to a discussion regarding parking along Sun Lakes Boulevard.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives. Discussion item only.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. DRAFT_Banning_ATP_042524.pdf

2. DRAFT_Banning_ATP_Appendix_042324.pdf

3. Banning_ATP_Workshop_Flyer_-_Banning_Civic_Center__updated__Page_1.pdf

4. Banning_Planning_Commission_Meeting_Slides_for_May_1.pdf

5. Presentation_-_City_Council_ATP_Workshop.pdf
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City of Banning
Nathan Smith, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Ann Marie Loconte, Associate Civil Engineer
Adam Rush, Community Development Director
Marisol Lopez, Economic Development Manager
Stephani Sirls, Transit Manager
Anthony Riley, Public Information Officer
Ralph Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jennifer Jackson, Grants Manager
Ana Sandoval, Program Coordinator
Amber Rockwell, C.O.R.E. Manager
Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG)
Hina Chanchlani, Associate Regional Planner, Mobility and Goods Movement Alina Borja, Associate Regional Planner, Planning Strategy KTUA
Joe Punsalan, Principal in Charge
Tom Bertulis, Project Manager
Morgen Ruby, Assistant Project Manager
Darren Jacobsen, Associate Planner
Isabel Pérez, Designer
Circulate Planning
Carlisle Dockery, Director of Planning and Community Engagement Octavio Garcia, Senior Planner
KOA
Mike Nilsson, Director of Planning
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CONTENTS
Introduction 1

1.1 Project Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.2 Study Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 Benefits of Active Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.4 Analysis of Existing Policy Documents . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5 Primary Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Existing Conditions 13

2.1 Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2 Transportation Mode Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

2.3 Collision Data and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.4 Street Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2.5 Equity Data and Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Stakeholder Engagement 47

3.1 Stakeholder Engagement Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3.1 Community Outreach Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

3.2 Stakeholder Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3.3 Stakeholder Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

3.4 Community Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

3.5 Interagency Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

3.6 Project Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 123
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CONTENTS
Recommendations 69

4.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

4.2 Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

4.3 Citywide Bicycle Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4.4 Project Prioritization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

4.5 Priority Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

4.6 Safe Routes to Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

4.7 Program Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Implementation & Funding 155

5.1 Implementation Strategies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

5.2 Implementation Performance Measures. . . . . . . . . 158

5.3 Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Appendices 175

6.1 Appendix A - Legislation Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . 176

6.2 Appendix B - Stakeholder List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

6.3 Appendix C - Survey and Utility Insert. . . . . . . . . . . 183

6.4 Appendix D - Citywide Project List
with Assigned Scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 4 5
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FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Planning Process.............................................................................................3 Figure 1-2: Study Area Map...............................................................................................4 Figure 2-1: Land Use......................................................................................................... 15 Figure 2-2: Bicyclist Collision Density..........................................................................20 Figure 2-3: Pedestrian Collision Density ..................................................................... 21 Figure 2-4: Census Tract 8 Heat Map ..........................................................................22 Figure 2-5: Census Tract 6 Heat Map ..........................................................................23 Figure 2-6: Primary Collision Factor for Bicycle
and Pedestrian Collisions, 2011 to 2021.................................................25 Figure 2-7: Street Classification .....................................................................................28 Figure 2-8: High Volume Corridors Speed Limits.....................................................29 Figure 2-9: Existing and Previously Proposed Bicycle Facilities ............................ 31 Figure 2-10: Bus Routes (Full Extent)............................................................................33 Figure 2-11: Bus Route (City Extent) .............................................................................34 Figure 2-12: Sidewalk Gaps.............................................................................................36 Figure 2-13: Propensity Model .......................................................................................37 Figure 2-14: Bicycle Level of Stress ..............................................................................39 Figure 2-15: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 CES Score ............................................................. 41 Figure 2-16: Census Tracts considered “Disadvantaged
Communities” per SB 535........................................................................42 Figure 2-17: California Healthy Places Index (HPI)....................................................44 Figure 2-18: Caltrans Equity Index (EQI)......................................................................45 Figure 4-1: Proposed Citywide Bicycle Network ..................................................... 80 Figure 4-2: Top 15 Priority Projects Map .....................................................................83 Figure 4-3: Williams Street Concept.............................................................................85 Figure 4-4: Williams Street Concept ........................................................................... 86 Figure 4-5: Nicolet Street Neighborway Concept................................................... 89 Figure 4-6: Nicolet Street Neighborway Concept................................................... 90 Figure 4-7: Wilson Street Concept................................................................................93 Figure 4-8: Wilson Street Concept...............................................................................94 Figure 4-9: Wilson Street Concept ...............................................................................95 Figure 4-10: Sunset Avenue Concept..........................................................................97 10 CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT vii

FIGURES
Figure 4-11: 22nd Street Concept.................................................................................99 Figure 4-12: San Gorgonio North Concept.............................................................. 101 Figure 4-13: San Gorgonio Avenue South Concept ..............................................103 Figure 4-14: San Gorgonio Avenue South Concept ..............................................104 Figure 4-15: Westward Avenue Concept 1 (without Horse Path) .......................107 Figure 4-16: Westward Avenue Concept 2 (with Horse Path) ........................... 108 Figure 4-17: Hargrave Street Neighborway Concept..............................................111 Figure 4-18: Evans Street Neighborway Concept................................................... 113 Figure 4-19: Blanchard Street Neighborway Concept ......................................... 115 Figure 4-20: Charles Street Neighborway Concept................................................117 Figure 4-21: Jacinto View Road Concept................................................................. 119 Figure 4-22: Jacinto View Road Concept ................................................................120 Figure 4-23: Jacinto View Road Concept ................................................................ 121 Figure 4-24: Jacinto View Road Concept ................................................................122 Figure 4-25: 4th Street Concept .................................................................................125 Figure 4-26: Alessandro Street Concept................................................................... 127 Figure 4-27: Banning High School Concept ...........................................................130 Figure 4-28: Banning High School Concept............................................................ 131 Figure 4-29: Central Elementary School Concept ................................................133 Figure 4-30: Central Elementary School Concept.................................................134 Figure 4-31: Nicolet Middle School Concept ..........................................................136 Figure 4-32: Nicolet Middle School Concept.......................................................... 137 Figure 4-33: Hemmerling Elementary School Concept.......................................139 Figure 4-34: Hemmerling Elementary School Concept.......................................140 Figure 4-35: Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School Concept...........................142 Figure 4-36: Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School Concept...........................143 Figure 4-37: Hoffer Elementary School Concept...................................................145 Figure 4-38: Hoffer Elementary School Concept...................................................146 11 CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT viii
TABLES
Table 2-1: Collision Severity for Bicyclists and
Pedestrians, 2011 to 2021 ......................................................................... 19 Table 2-2: Primary Collision Factor for Bicyclists
and Pedestrians, 2011 to 2021 .................................................................24 Table 2-3: Collision Analysis based on TIMS Collision Data ................................26 Table 2-4: Scheduled Bus Stops .................................................................................32 Table 4-1: Citywide Bicycle Network Ranking......................................................... 79 Table 4-2: Project Prioritization Criteria .................................................................... 81 Table 4-3: Top 15 Priority Projects..............................................................................82 Table 4-4: Project Rankings..........................................................................................83 Table 5-1: Recommended Implementation Strategies ....................................... 153 Table 5-2: Federal Funding Sources......................................................................... 158 Table 5-3: State Funding Sources ............................................................................. 165 Table 5-4: Local and Philanthropic Funding.......................................................... 170 12 INTRODUCTION 113
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1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1.1 WHAT IS THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM?
The Active Transportation Program was
established by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly
Bill 101, “for the purpose of encouraging
increased use of active transportation, such
as biking and walking.” The goals to be
achieved are:
 Increase the proportion of trips
accomplished by biking and walking.
 Increase safety and mobility for
nonmotorized users.
 Advance the active transportation efforts of
regional agencies to achieve greenhouse
gas reduction goals as established pursuant
to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of
2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585,
Statutes of 2009).
 Enhance public health, including reduction
of childhood obesity through the use of
programs including, but not limited to,
projects eligible for Safe Routes to School
Program funding.
 Ensure that disadvantaged communities
fully share in the benefits of the program.
 Provide a broad spectrum of projects to
benefit many types of active transportation
users.

1.1.2 ORGANIZATION OF PLAN
The City of Banning’s Active Transportation
Plan (ATP) is organized in the following
chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduces the purpose, goals, and vision of
this plan.

Chapter 2: Existing Conditions
An overview of the existing conditions analysis
undertaken to help identify gaps and areas for
improvement throughout the city.

Chapter 3: Stakeholder Engagement
Provides an overview of outreach and public
engagement conducted throughout the
planning process for the development of this
plan.

Chapter 4: Recommendations
Includes the top 15 priority projects
identified throughout this study and provides
recommendations for future improvements
and enhancements.

Chapter 5: Implementation Plan
Provides funding opportunities and
measurable metrics to track implementation
of programming per each of traffic safety’s six
E’s (Engineering, Education, Encouragement,
Equity, Enforcement, and Evaluation).

1.1.3 PLANNING PROCESS
The planning process is meant to ensure the
development of a successful plan that the
community can support in the next phase of
implementation. Figure 1-1 on page 3 shows
the planning process undertaken for the
development of this ATP.

1.1.4 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this Active Transportation Plan
(ATP) is to provide the City of Banning with
a comprehensive document outlining the
existing inventory of bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure and travel habits of the
community. An analysis of the City’s current
infrastructure highlights areas of opportunity
to be prioritized for future improvements and
recommendations are presented within this
plan as 15 priority projects. This ATP will guide
the development of active transportation
infrastructure programs and policies for the
City.
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Establishing a Vision
Research and Analysis
Community Outreach and Engagement
Proposed Project Prioritization and Draft Plan
The Project Team, City Staff, and stakeholders define the projects vision and goals.

The Project Team with support and coordination with City Staff gather data of past and existing planning efforts through Geographical Information System (GIS) data collection, fieldwork, and the review of plans and policies.

Community engagement takes place in the form of workshops, pop-ups, and stakeholder workshops to listen and gather the needs and desires of community members.

Fifteen Priority Projects are carefully identified by the Project Team that address the needs of the City and community. At this stage a Draft ATP Plan is created for review and open for comments.

Adoption and Implementation
Once the Draft Plan has been approved by the City Council, it is adopted and the pursuit of funding of the Priority Projects for implementation is ready to begin as presented in the ATP Plan!
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HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
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HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

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8TH ST

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City Boundary
Education
Parks & Open Space
Figure 1-2: Study Area Map 1.2 STUDY AREA
The City of Banning is located in Riverside County with the neighboring City of Beaumont and communities of
Cabazon and Cherry Valley. Running through the city is
I-10, a vital regional east-west connection. According to the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates,
the City of Banning has a total population of 29,505 with a median age of 42.8 compared to the median age of 37.9
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1.2.1 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
TRENDS
The current infrastructure in the U.S. is a
result of past auto-centric programs and
policies that were adopted. However,
cities are now promoting more sustainable
and environmentally conscious modes
of transportation and embracing active
transportation as an alternative to driving.

Trends in active transportation planning and
design have evolved significantly over the last
decade. Communities across the country and
throughout California have seen the growth
of both conventional and progressive active
transportation infrastructure. Local leaders,
community members, and advocates are
showing ongoing interest in ensuring that
walking, biking, and new mobility facilities are
not only included, but prioritized in their built
environment. The State of California continues
to show its commitment to this movement
through its Active Transportation Program,
which draws from federal and state funds to
provide roughly $320 million annually for bicycle
and pedestrian projects across California.

Since the program was launched in 2013,
over 800 active transportation projects across
California have been funded. The United States
Congress authorized the Active Transportation
Infrastructure Investment Program as part of
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and
appropriated $45 million in funding to kickstart the program in 2023, with more funding to come in 2024. Under the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act, the Safe Streets and
Roads for All (SS4A) program established $5
billion to be distributed in California across a
five-year period ending in 2026, with more to
be distributed in future funding rounds.

1.3 BENEFITS OF ACTIVE

TRANSPORTATION
Numerous environmental, health, economic,
and equity benefits are attributed to modes
of active transportation such as bicycling
and walking - especially as substitutes for
travel by motor vehicles. The following
section describes the key benefits of active
transportation addressed in this plan.

Environmental
Increasing the number of trips people take
by bicycling and walking instead of driving
advances the active transportation efforts
to help achieve greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reduction goals. The U.S. is one
of the largest contributors of GHG emissions
through the use of on-road transportation
and increasing active transportation through
walking, bicycling, and public transit can help
decrease the use and dependency on motor
vehicles. The County of Riverside is consistent
with State 2050 GHG emissions reduction
targets, according to its 2019 Climate Action
Plan, and may make strategy adjustments as
the State sets new reduction goals.

Health
One of the goals of active transportation
is to enhance public health, and investing
in bicycle and pedestrian facilities creates
opportunities for people to exercise and
can ultimately help reduce obesity, diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, and other illnesses.

Regular physical activity has been found to
decrease the likelihood of depression by 30
percent and biking has been found to be the
happiest mode of transportation.

Economic
Active transportation provides economic
benefits to individuals as they are cost effective
alternatives to operating a motor vehicle and
the associated costs. The average annual cost
associated with operating a motor vehicle
in 2020 according to American Automobile
Association (AAA) was $9,561 versus $308
a year for owning and operating a bicycle,
according to the American Bicyclists and the
Sierra Club.

Equity
An equitable transportation system is fair
and facilitates access to transportation
for all ages and abilities. However,
underrepresented communities, often lowincome communities, have historically been excluded from the transportation planning
process. The most vulnerable populations
are affected by decades of prioritization given
to wealthier and whiter communities where
transportation spending is greater. Improving
equity in transportation can make active
transportation safer, and more accessible and
comfortable, for underserved communities.

Benefits of Active
Transportation
Environmental
Equity
Economic
Health
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1.4 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING

POLICY DOCUMENTS
A review of applicable regional planning
documents was completed to ensure this
ATP builds upon existing and past efforts. The
following section provides a summary of relevant
reports with existing goals, policy, and project
frameworks on which to develop the ATP.
 City of Banning General Plan - 2013 Circulation
Element
 The 2018 Western Riverside County of
Government (WRCOG) ATP
 The 2015 Rancho San Gorgonio Specific Plan
(RSGSP)
 The 2022 Banning Local Road Safety Plan
City of Banning General Plan
Circulation Element (2013)
The City of Banning General Plan 2013
Circulation Element Amendment has a list of
goals, policies, and programs with detailed road
change recommendations that may already be
completed at the time of adoption of this ATP.

The report notes that bicycle lanes are proposed
in the City’s Park and Recreation Master Plan but
also that “development of a network of bikeways
is constrained by the existing condition of street
right-of-ways.”. The Active Transportation Plan
supports:

Goal 1: A safe and efficient transportation system.

This is from the General Plan Circulation Element
above correct?
Policy 2: Local streets shall be scaled to encourage
neighborhood interaction, pedestrian safety and
reduced speeds.

Policy 3: The City shall establish and maintain a
5-Year Capital Improvement Program for streets.

Policy 4: Proactively participate in regional
transportation planning.

Policy 5: Consider amendments to the Highland
Home/ Highland Springs/ 18th Street/ Brookeside
street configurations based on public safety,
design feasibility and area needs.

Policy 7: New development proposals shall pay
their fair share for the improvement of streets
within and surrounding their projects on which
they have an impact, including roadways, bridges,
grade separations and traffic signals.

Policy 8: Traffic Calming devices shall be integrated
into all City Streets to the greatest extent possible
and all new streets shall be designed to achieve
desired speeds.

Policy 9: Street trees within the City right of way
shall be preserved, unless a danger to the public
health and safety or if the tree is diseased.

Policy 10: Sidewalks shall be provided on all
roadways 66 feet or wider. In Rural Residential
Land use designation pathways shall be provided.

Policy 11: Sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways
shall be required on all streets within all new
subdivisions.

Policy 12: In the absence of a vehicular grade
separation, the City shall aggressively pursue a
grade separated pedestrian access across San
Gorgonio, to assure that high school students do
not have to cross the railroad tracks on their way
to and from school.

Policy 13: Pedestrian access in the Downtown
Commercial designation shall be preserved and
enhanced.

Policy 15: The City shall develop a Golf Cart Plan
compliant with state requirements.

Policy 16: Golf cart paths and facilities shall be
funded, to the greatest extent possible by new
development.

Policy 17: Encourage the expansion of an
integrated Pass transit system.

Policy 18: The City shall review its transit service
to major regional attractions, and intra-City
recreational locations in future planning efforts,
based on need.

Policy 20: Promote the location of a passenger
rail station for long distance and commuter rail
service.

Policy 23: The City shall purchase and/ or replace
its fleet of vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles
when available to the greatest extent possible, and
shall encourage other agencies to do the same.

Policy 24: Public alleys throughout the City shall
be maintained to be useful and safe at all times.

Policy 25: The City shall develop and implement
plans for a coordinated and connected bicycle
lane network in the community that allows for
safe use of bicycles on City streets.

Policy 26: The City should continue to work
with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and
neighboring cities and communities to create a
regional bicycle and trail network.

Policy 27: The City shall provide for a
comprehensive, interconnected recreational trails
system suitable for bicycles, equestrian, and/ or
pedestrians.

Policy 28: Motorized vehicles shall be prohibited
on City trails.
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT INTRODUCTION Western Riverside County of
Government (WRCOG) Active
Transportation Plan (2018)
The 2018 Western Riverside County of
Government (WRCOG) ATP summarizes
active transportation related policy and project
context for the City of Banning. This report
first notes safety of bicyclists and pedestrians
as one of the most important aspects of an
ATP that can be achieved through policy and
education with Safe Routes to School and
Vision Zero. Transit oriented development
with furnishings, complete streets, a flexible
level of service for vehicles, complete
pedestrian and bicycle networks, enhanced
paving, landscaping, and bicycle racks at
retail are all recommended. As part of the San
Bernardino I-10 Pass, a non-motorized facility
will connect residents in Beaumont, Banning,
and Cabazon to the greater Riverside region
and beyond through various types of bicycle
facilities. This project will encourage transit
users to use nonmotorized travel for first-last
mile connections.

Rancho San Gorgonio Specific Plan
(RSGSP) (2015)
The 2015 Rancho San Gorgonio Specific Plan
(RSGSP) developed by the City of Banning sets
out a plan for growth using seven walkable
‘villages’ with varying levels of density from
very low to medium high and a total maximum
of approximately 3,300 new dwelling units.

Bicycle lanes are proposed to be on both
sides of all arterial and collector streets
(parallel parking not on these streets), plus
sidewalks on one side of the same street and
a 10 foot wide multi-purpose trail on the other
side of the street. The multi-purpose trail will
be a decomposed granite surface to support
hiking, jogging, bicycles, and potentially
equestrian use. Roundabouts are proposed
for all collector and arterial intersections,
although the roundabout diagrams do not
show the bicycle lanes. Approved golf carts,
also known as electric Low Speed Vehicles
(LSV), will be accommodated on all internal
project streets on shared bicycle/LSV lanes.

Additional traffic calming measures allowed in
the RSGSP include narrow residential streets,
bulb-outs at intersections with reduced
turning radius, street trees, on street parking
where bicycle/LSV lanes are not proposed,
pavement treatments at intersections, high
visibility crosswalks, and street lights.

Banning Local Road Safety Plan
(2022)
The development of a Local Road Safety
Plan (LRSP) program was established by the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) in 2019 and it is meant to provide
cities with a framework that identifies priority
roadway safety improvements for funding.

Therefore, the development of the 2022
Banning Local Road Safety Plan in alignment
with the California Strategic Highway Safety
Plan (SHSP) that provides traffic safety
strategies five E’s - engineering, enforcement,
education, emergency response, and
emerging technologies - allows the City
to qualify for the pursuit of Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding
that the City has in the past been successful
in obtaining. The Banning LRSP vision is to
“provide a safe roadway system for all Banning
roadway users including vehicles, pedestrians,
and bicyclists’’ and through feedback from
stakeholders and data analysis, two priority
projects and one HSIP funding set-aside
project were identified for development of
a preliminary project scope, cost estimate,
and benefit cost ratio (BCR) analysis. Please
note these three projects were awarded HSIP
grants last cycle.

Citywide traffic signal hardware upgrades
 Emergency vehicle preemption (EVP)
systems
 Countdown pedestrian signal heads
 Accessible pedestrian signal (APS) push
buttons
 Light emitting diode (LED) safety lighting
 Retro-reflective backplates
Unsignalized Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades
 High visibility crosswalk striping
 Advanced warning signs and pavement
markings
 ADA curb ramps
 Curb extensions
 Rectangular rapid flashing beacons
(RRFBs).
 Intersections near schools (prioritized
based on safety needs and feedback from
stakeholders)
Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Set-Aside
project for the intersection of Wilson Street
and 12th Street.
 Upgrade the pedestrian school crossings
in front of Susan B. Coombs Intermediate
School through improvements such as:
curb extensions, a median refuge island,
RRFBs, high visibility crosswalks, and
advanced warning signs and pavement
markings.
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1.5 PRIMARY GUIDANCE
Technical guidance for bicycle and pedestrian facilities has evolved. While bikeway design guidance has traditionally come from the State, cities are now often turning to national organizations for guidance on best practices. In California, there is flexibility in design guidance offered by Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The following are the national and state guidance documents used for the development of Banning’s ATP:

1.5.1 NATIONAL GUIDANCE
AASHTO Guide to Bikeway Facilities (Fourth Edition)
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) bicycle and pedestrian design guides are important national resources for planning, designing, and operating bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities is especially useful for bicycle path design outside of a typical road right of way. The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Designing Urban Walkable Thoroughfares Guide build upon the flexibilities provided in the AASHTO guides, which can help communities plan and design safe and convenient facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. Updated guidance will be available in 2024.

FHWA supports the use of these resources to further develop non-motorized transportation networks, particularly in urban areas. Moreover, in August of 2013, the FHWA issued a memo on Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design Flexibility issuing their support for taking a flexible approach to bicycle and pedestrian facility design. Moving away from standards and towards flexibility in design using the designer’s judgment is an important step towards contextual design, implementing the appropriate facility based on location and context.

FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (2015) is the primary national resource for planning and designing separated bicycle lane facilities - also referred to as “cycle tracks” or “protected bicycle lanes”. It captures the state of practice of bicycle facility design within the street right of way. Additionally, it provides a menu of design options covering typical one and two-way cycle tracks and provides detailed intersection design information covering topics such as turning movement operations, signalization, signage, and on-road markings.

FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide
The FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide (2019) is an important complement to the FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (2015) and is a resource to help transportation practitioners make informed decisions when selecting bikeway types. It focuses on supporting flexible design in the development of bicycle networks for people of all ages and abilities. It gives the designer additional tools such as matrices, flow charts, and graphs that facilitate the design of the appropriate bikeway based both on roadway characteristics and the intended type of bicyclist.

Federal Highway Administration

SEPARATED BIKE LANE

PLANNING AND DESIGN GUIDE
MAY 2015
FEBRUARY 2019

BIKEWAY SELECTION GUIDE
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT INTRODUCTION NACTO Urban Bikeway (Second Edition) and NACTO Urban Street Design Guides The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide (2012) and Urban Street Design Guide (2013) represent the industry standard for innovative bicycle and streetscape facilities and treatments in the United States. In 2014, Caltrans officially endorsed the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide as valuable toolkits for designing and constructing safe, attractive local streets. At the time, Caltrans was only the third State Department of Transportation to officially endorse the guides. It is also important to note that virtually all of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide design treatments (with two exceptions) are permitted under the Federal MUTCD.

NACTO Transit Street Design Guide
As transit gains a more prominent role in cities, more people are using buses, streetcars, and light rail than ever before. As a result, street design is shifting to give transit the space it deserves. The NACTO Transit Street Design Guide (2016) provides design guidance for the development of transit facilities on streets, as well as for prioritizing transit, improving its service quality, and supporting other related goals.

The majority of design elements included in this guide are consistent with MUTCD standards, including signage, markings, and signal elements that have received interim approval. These guidelines were developed using other design guidance as a basis, along with city case studies, best practices, research and evaluation of existing designs, and professional consensus NACTO Urban Street Stormwater Guide
The NACTO Urban Street Stormwater Guide (2017) provides guidelines on how to create streets that are resilient to climate impacts and also provide quality public spaces with social and economic benefits.

This guide focuses on green infrastructure within urban streets, including the design and engineering of stormwater management practices that support and improve mobility. It also intends to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff and human activity on natural ecological processes.

One of the main goals of this guide is to encourage interdepartmental partnerships around sustainable infrastructure, which includes communicating the benefits of such projects. However, this guide does not address stormwater management strategies on private property, nor does it address drainage and infiltration around controlled-access highways.
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1.5.2 STATE GUIDANCE
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) - Revision 8 Effective on January 18, 2024, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) updated the CA MUTCD, referred to as Revision 8 (Rev8), with recommendations from the California Traffic Control Devices Committee and pursuant to provisions of the California Vehicle Code Section 21400. The update is meant to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California and aligns with Caltrans 2014 mission to “provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”., The CA MUTCD must conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for national guidance, most recently updated to the 11th Edition in December, 2023. States are allowed to supplement the MUTCD but must remain in “substantial conformance” with the national MUTCD and adopt changes within two years after they are adopted by FHWA. California has until January 18, 2026 to update the CA MUTCD to make it compliant with the 11th edition of the national MUTCD.

The 7th Edition Highway Design Manual (HDM) - Caltrans Highway Design Manual Chapter 1000: Bicycle Transportation Design
The 7th Edition Highway Design Manual (HDM) is created by the Division of Design for the use on the California State highway system by providing policies and procedures for the California Department of Transportation. The HDM does not set legal standards but it does provide guidance for officers and employees of the California Department of Transportation. Chapter 1000 - Bicycle Transportation Design of the HDM, updated in 2020, issues additional guidance on the design of bikeway facilities that is not provided in the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. Chapter 1000 defines the role of bikeways, bikeway facility types, and bikeway design criteria. According to Chapter 1000 bikeway facility types should not be constructed as a hierarchy of bikeways based on the class designations which are the following:
 Shared Roadway (No Bikeway Designations)
 Class I Bikeway (Bike Path/Multi-Use Path)
 Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane)
 Class III Bikeway (Bike Route)
 Class IV Bikeway (Separated Bikeway)
Highway Design Manual
Seventh Edition
California Department of Transportation
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MassDOT Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Separated Bike Lane Planning & Design Guide (2015) draws on research and best practices from the United States and around the world to cover topics not covered in other manuals, such as protected intersections and cycle tracks within roundabouts. Although it is a state guide for Massachusetts and not a national guide, the up-to-date information and the easy-to-read graphics make it an important reference guide for bicycle planners and designers. This is often the go-to guidance since it’s likely to be similar to the soon-to-be-published 2024 AASHTO Bike Guide.

NACTO Designing Streets for Kids and NACTO Global Street Design Guide The NACTO Designing Streets for Kids builds upon the approach of putting people first. Focusing on the specific needs of babies, children, and their caregivers as pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users in urban streets around the world. It is supplemental to the NACTO Global Street Design Guide, a resource for transportation practitioners to inform them on street design that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
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1.5.3 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
Several pieces of legislation support increased bicycling and walking in the State of California and it typically addresses (GHG) emission reduction through bicycling and walking as helping achieve set goals. Legislation also highlights the value of walking and bicycling along with the need to address safety and accessibility for all as a matter of equity. A list of some of the most relevant legislation concerning bicycle and pedestrian policy, planning, infrastructure and programs are:

Federal Legislation
 Interim Approval for Optional Use of an Intersection Bicycle Box (IA-18) in the national MUTCD and has been included in CA MUTCD Rev 8 Part 9
 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021) and Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
State Legislation
 AB-32 Air Pollution: Greenhouse Gases California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (2005-2006)
 AB-43 Traffic Safety (2021)
 AB-285 Forecast Impacts of Emerging Technologies (2019)  AB-361 Vehicles: Photographs of Bicycle Lane Parking Violations (2023)
 AB-390 Pedestrian Crossing Signals (2017)
 AB-413 Vehicles: stopping, standing, and parking (2023)  AB-712 Tenancy: personal micromobility devices (2023)  AB-773 Street Closures and Designations (2021)
 AB-902 Traffic Violations and Diversion Programs (2015)  AB-1096 Electric Bicycles as Vehicles (2015)
 AB-1193 Bikeways (2014)
 AB-1266 Bicycle Guidance Signal Through an Intersection  AB-1358 Planning: Circulation Element: Transportation (2007- 2008) - Complete Streets Act
 AB-1371 Vehicles: bicycles: passing distance (2013-2014) (Passing Distance/Three Feet for Safety Act 2013)
 AB-1909 Vehicles: Bicycle Omnibus Bill (2022)
 AB-2147 Pedestrians (2022)
 AB-2863 Green Building Standards: Bicycle Parking (2022)  SB-1 Transportation Funding (2017)
 SB 288 California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions:
transportation-related projects (2020)
 SB-375 Transportation Planning: Travel Demand Models:

Sustainable Communities Strategy: Environmental Review (2007- 2008) - Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act  SB-400 Clean Cars 4 All Program (2019)
 SB-672 Traffic-Actuated Signals: Motorcycles and Bicycles (2017)  SB-743 CEQA Reform (2013)
 SB-922 California Environmental Quality Act Exemption:

Transportation-related Projects (2022)
 SB-932 General Plans: Circulation Element: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans and Traffic Calming Plans (2022)
 SB-1000 Land use: General Plans: Safety and Environmental Justice (2015-2016)
 California Active Transportation Program
 California Transportation Plan 2050 (2021)
 Caltrans’ Deputy Directive 64-R2 (2014)
 CEQA for Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
 Design Information Bulletin 89-02 (Updated in 2022)
 Executive Order N-19-19 (2019)
See Appendix A - Legislation Definitions for descriptions of each legislation.
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2.1 DEMOGRAPHICS
Understanding the existing roadway conditions
and other context-sensitive information in
Banning is critical for the ATP’s planning
process. The existing conditions analysis
reviews data on pedestrian and bicyclist
collisions, existing bus stop locations, adjacent
land uses, bicycle infrastructure and pedestrian
infrastructure. The goal of the analysis is to help
identify latent demand, potential projects, and
priorities to improve accessibility, permeability,
comfort, and safety to create bicycle-friendly
and pedestrian-friendly streets.

Topics discussed in the following sections
include Banning’s demographics, land use,
bicycle and pedestrian collision history, and
various elements of the existing roadway
infrastructure. Data from the 2020 U.S.

Census Bureau is also summarized and used
to analyze the demographic and commuting
characteristics of the City’s residents. The
datasets in this chapter provide valuable
information and help create meaningful
discussions on how each of the topics supports
or impedes active transportation development
within the city.

According to the 2022 American Community
Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Banning has a
population of 29,929 within its 23.24 square
mile city boundary. The City has a population
density of 1,287 people per square mile and
has approximately 11,069 households.

The population of Banning has an age
distribution that is relatively evenly split.

People under the age of 18 make up 23.3
percent, people ages 20-44 make up 27.2
percent, and people ages 45-64 make up 20.1
percent. People over the age of 65 (seniors)
comprise 27.6 percent of the total population,
indicating that seniors make up the greatest
proportion of the population compared to
other age brackets and emphasizing the
importance of age-friendly infrastructure.

The racial and ethnic makeup in Banning
is 48.8 percent White, 7.4 percent Black or
African American, 5.5 percent Asian, two
percent Native American, less than one
percent Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander, 19.3 percent some other race, and

17.1 percent identify as two or more races.

49.1 percent of the City’s population identify
as Hispanic or Latino.

The median household income in Banning
is $54,083, lower than California, which is
at $91,551. However, homeownership is
higher in Banning at 73.1 percent compared
to California, which is at 55.8 percent, and
housing is more affordable. According to
Zillow, the typical value of homes in Banning
is $393,909 whereas the State average is
$750,709.

2.1.1 MAPPING DATA SOURCES
Geographic Information System (GIS) and
supporting tabular data used in this report are
based primarily on data provided by the City of
Banning in September 2022 as well as other
sources listed below. Additional data layers
were downloaded from the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) web page
or Transportation Injury Mapping Systems
(TIMS). Data from the U.S. Census Bureau is also
used to understand the City’s demographics.
 United States Census Bureau, American
Community Survey
 Southern California Association of
Governments
 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records
System (SWITRS) / Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS)
 City of Banning Long Range Transportation
Plan
 City of Banning Engineering and Traffic
Survey for Speed Limits
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2.1.2 LAND USE
Banning is a small city in Riverside County
with the City of Beaumont on its western
border and unincorporated parts of Riverside
County on the eastern and southern borders,
which are mostly undeveloped open areas.

Both north and south of I-10, which runs
parallel to the Union Pacific rail line, single
family residential and rural land occupy the
“outer” portions of the city as shown in Figure
2-1 on page 15. There is an east-west corridor
of commercial and business uses bisecting
the city on both sides of Ramsey Street on
the north side of I-10. On the south side of
I-10, the commercial and business uses, plus
some industrial uses and an airport, run eastwest along Lincoln Street.

To be eligible for State funding, a city’s
bicycle and pedestrian plan must address
connections between specific activity center
types. Identifying these centers, and their
draw for the community, is essential to
creating useful and connected bicycle and
pedestrian networks. It is important to cite
facilities that connect people to places they
want or need to go.

HWY 243

BLUFF ST

LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

MORONGO RD

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

WESLEY ST

WESTWARD AVE

SUN LAKES BLVD
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

COTTONWOOD RD

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE

HIGHLAND HOME RD
8TH ST

CHERRY VALLEY BLVD

GILMAN ST

HATHAWAY ST

APEX AVE

OMAR ST

NICOLET STR
14TH STT

SAN GORGONIO AVE

MORONGO RD
INTERSTATE 10

MEADOWLINE WAY
Existing Land Use / Specific Plan
Rural Ag Residental
Single Family Residential
Other Residential
Commercial & Business Park
Industrial
Public & Transporation Facilities
Education
Parks & Open Space
City Boundary
0 0.5 1 Miles
¯
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MODE SHARE
Approximately 91.4 percent of workers in
Banning drive to work, whether alone or in
a carpool. This suggests that investments in
transit and other mobility choices, in addition
to land use changes, should be undertaken
to reduce employee commuter trips and
reduce traffic congestion throughout the city.

Moreover, low rates of people walking and
bicycling in Banning suggests that a more
bicycle-friendly and walk-friendly community
could increase those mode shares.

Walking Mode Share
The walking mode share measures the
percentage of workers aged 16 years and
over who commute to work by walking or
rolling. This mode share reflects how well
infrastructure and land-use patterns support
pedestrian travel to work, considering
connections between housing and
employment centers or other destinations,
as well as the comfort and perceived safety
of pedestrian amenities.

Bicycle Mode Share
Similar to the walking mode share, bicycling
mode share measures the percentage of
resident workers aged 16 years and over who
commute to work by bicycle. Similar to the
walking mode share, the bicycle mode share
patterns are also connected to the relative
proximity of housing to destinations as well
as the comfort and perceived sense of safety
of bicycle routes. Research consistently
shows that people’s main reasons for not
bicycling involve excessive high speeds and
high volumes of motor vehicles.

Public Transit Mode Share
Transit mode share measures the percentage
of workers aged 16 years and over who
commute to work by transit. This mode
share reflects how well first mile-last mile
infrastructure, transit routes, and land-use
patterns support travel to work by transit.

CAR (DRIVE ALONE)
78%

CARPOOL

13.4%
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are an estimated 10,149 workers in Banning. Mode
splits for workers’ commute trips are:

WORK FROM HOME

5.6%

BICYCLE

0.7%

TRANSIT

1.6%
WALK

0.3% OTHER

0.4%
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2.3 COLLISION DATA AND

ANALYSIS
Collision analysis in this report is based on 2011
to 2021 pedestrian and bicycle collision data
downloaded from the University of Berkeley’s
Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS),
which is supported by the City’s Local Road
Safety Plan (LRSP). TIMS data is based on the
California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Statewide
Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS).

Note that TIMS data includes injury-related
collisions but does not include property
damage or near misses.

Figure 2-2 shows all bicycle injury collisions
and Figure 2-3 shows all pedestrian injury
collisions that occurred between 2011 and
2021. Each map has the collisions “heat
map” with shaded red “hot spots” where the
highest density of total bicycle and pedestrian
collisions have occurred between 2011 to
2021. As shown in the figures, the highest
density of injury-related collisions occurred
on the following corridors/streets:
 Ramsey Street
 Wilson Street
 Sunset Avenue
 8th Street
 Nicolet Street
Census tract attributes are incorporated to
provide additional demographic and socioeconomic information that can be used to help prioritize future projects. As shown
in Figure 2-4, the City of Banning includes
eight census tracts but some of the census
tracts extend into the currently undeveloped
hillside areas north and south of the city’s
core residential and business areas.

One challenge with using census tracts to
quantify high rates of pedestrian and bicycle
collisions within the City of Banning is the
location of census tract edges that coincide
with roads – which are also city bus routes.

Whereas collision data points have latitude
and longitude coordinates, they may not
have exact location accuracy and collisions
near census tract edges may get counted in
one tract over the other, potentially increasing
one census tract count slightly over another.

Because this potential data accuracy issue
cannot be resolved within the existing data,
the quantities shown in the following tables
are based on the as-is collision location data.

Table 2-1 shows all pedestrian and bicycle
injury collisions grouped by the eight census
tracts in Banning and counted by severity of
injury. The underlying “Heat Map” red zones
shown on the map highlight areas of highest
density of pedestrian and bicycle collisions
within Banning.

Of the eight Banning census tracts, six have
existing bus lines running along their edges,
and coincidentally have the highest levels of
pedestrian and bicycle collisions in the city
highlighted by the “Heat Map” red shading.

Darker shades of red circles on the figures
indicate high quantities of collisions at a
location, and lighter red circles indicate lower
quantities of collisions. The six census tracts
associated with bus routes and high collision
rates, as shown in Figure 2-5, will be used to
help identify proposed projects.
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CENSUS TRACT

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CRASH SEVERITY

TOTAL CRASHES

PER CENSUS

TRACT FATAL SEVERE
INJURY

INJURY (OTHER

VISIBLE)
INJURY
(COMPLAINT

OF PAIN)
43812 1 1 1 3
43813 1 1 1 3
44101 1 5 6 4 16
44102 2 1 3
44103 6 6 11 3 26
44104 1 1
44200 1 2 7 3 13
44300 1 3 2 2 8
TOTAL 13 18 29 13 73
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
¯
City Boundary
Education
Parks & Open Space
ÑÑÑÑ Bicycle Collision
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
High Injury Network SCAG '15-'19 Figure 2-2: Bicyclist Collision Density 32 21
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
¯
City Boundary
Education
Parks & Open Space
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
High Injury Network SCAG '15-'19
E Pedestrian Fatality
ÑÑÑÑ Pedestrian Collision
Figure 2-3: Pedestrian Collision Density
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10
043813 044104
043809
044103
043812
044300
044200
044101
044102
043813
043813
044104

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
¯
City Boundary
Education
Parks & Open Space
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
High Injury Network SCAG '15-'19
Census Tracts
Figure 2-4: Census Tract 8 Heat Map
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10
043813 044104
043809
044103
043812
044300
044200
044101
044102
043813
043813
044104

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
044101
044300
044102
044103
043812
044200
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Density 2011-2021
High
Low
High Injury Network SCAG '15-'19
Census Tracts
Selected for Analysis
Figure 2-5: Census Tract 6 Heat Map
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2.3.1 PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR BY CENSUS TRACT
Table 2-2 provides a comparison of Primary Collision Factors for the six selected census tracts. Reported ‘pedestrian violations’ make up the primary collision factor for pedestrian collisions in every census tract. This could mean pedestrians are crossing a street outside of a designated crosswalk or crossing against a red signal. It is important to note that as of 2023, California’s Freedom to Walk Act decriminalizes jaywalking and these earlier violations may suggest design issues can be mitigated with traffic calming measures and pedestrian-friendly signal timing, such as Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs). ‘Violating a pedestrian’s right-of-way’ is the second or third most common collision factor in several census tracts. This may entail a driver proceeding into the crosswalk with pedestrians present. ‘Violating traffic signals and signs’ is the primary collision factor for bicycle collisions in two census tracts. This may refer to a driver not complying with signage, signals, or proceeding into the crosswalk when people are in the crosswalk.

CENSUS TRACT 43812 44101 44102 44103 44200 44300

PRIMARY COLLISION

FACTOR BICYCLE PED BICYCLE PED BICYCLE PED BICYCLE PED BICYCLE PED BICYCLE PED DUI 6%
Unsafe Speed 25% 6% 11%
Violating Pedestrian
Right of Way 33% 17% 24% 22% 29%
Wrong Side of Road 25% 22%
Not Stated 8% 6%
Pedestrian Violation 67% 42% 100% 41% 56% 71%
Traffic Signals and
Signs 50% 11% 25% 11% 100%
Improper Turning 22% 25%
Automobile Right of
Way 25% 8% 22% 6% 25%
Unknown 11%
Unsafe Lane Change 11% 6%
Other Than Driver (or
Pedestrian) 6%
Unsafe Starting or
Backing 25%
Total by Mode and
Census Tract 0 3 4 12 0 3 9 17 4 9 1 7
Total by Census Tract 3 16 3 26 13 8
Table 2-2: Primary Collision Factor for Bicyclists and Pedestrians, 2011 to 2021 36 25
CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT EXISTING CONDITIONS Figure 2-6: Primary Collision Factor for Bicycle and Pedestrian Collisions, 2011 to 2021 Wrong side of the road
Unsafe starting or backing
Unsafe speed
Unsafe lane change
Unknown
Traffic signals and signs
Pedestrian violation
Pedestrian right of way
Other than driver (or pedestrian)
Not stated
Improper Turning
Driving or bicycling under the influence of alcohol or drug Automobile right of way
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EXISTING CONDITIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Table 2-3 provides a summary of corridors with the highest collision rates, the primary collision factor (from SWITRS/TIMS data) and existing infrastructure that may be contributing to the high rate of collisions, organized by each census tract. As noted in the table and figures throughout this section, most collisions occur on multi-lane collector roads with high volumes of traffic and higher speed limits, especially near busy commercial areas.

Research published in the Journal for Transport and Land Use notes that a deceased pedestrian or bicycle is not able to give their perspective on the collision and the person reporting the collision usually has the perspective of a motorist. These points tend to skew data resulting in pedestrians and cyclists being blamed for a disproportionate number of crashes, which should be considered when developing traffic safety countermeasures.

CENSUS
TRACT 43812 44101 44102 44103 44200 44300
Highest
Collision
Corridors
-Ramsey Street
-Wilson Street
-Ramsey Street
Sunset Avenue
-8th Street
-Nicolet Street
-Wilson Street
-Sunset Avenue
-Ramsey Street
-Wilson Street
-Sunset Avenue
-Ramsey Street No primary corridors
Pedestrian
Collisions
-Violating
pedestrian ROW
-Pedestrian
violations
-Violating pedestrian
ROW
-Pedestrian violations
-Unsafe Speed
-Pedestrian violations -Violating pedestrian
ROW
-Pedestrian violations
-Violating pedestrian
ROW
-Pedestrian violations
-Violating pedestrian
ROW
-Pedestrian violations
Existing
Pedestrian
Infrastructure
-Local road
intersections
lack high visibility
crosswalks
- Long blocks lack safe
pedestrian crossing /
refuge, high vehicle
speeds
-Local road
intersections lack high
visibility crosswalks
- Sidewalks missing
- Long blocks lack safe
pedestrian crossing /
refuge, high vehicle
speeds
- Intersections lack
signals and high visibility
crosswalks
- Sidewalks missing
- Long blocks lack safe
pedestrian crossing /
refuge, high vehicle
speeds
- Intersections lack
signals and high visibility
crosswalks
-Local road
intersections lack high
visibility crosswalks
- Sidewalks missing
- Long blocks lack safe
pedestrian crossing /
refuge, high vehicle
speeds
-Local road
intersections
lack high visibility
crosswalks
- Sidewalks missing
Bicycle
Collisions
None -Bicyclist on wrong side
of road
- Violating Automobile
ROW
- Traffic signals and
signs
None -Violating automobile
ROW
-Bicyclist on wrong side
of road
- Improper turning
-Traffic Signals and Signs
-Improper Turning
-Violating Automobile
ROW
-Unsafe Starting or
Backing
-Traffic Signals and
Signs
Existing Bicycle
Infrastructure
-Lacks bike lanes,
however Sun
Lakes is a gated
community with
limited access
and no through
traffic reduces risk
to bicyclists and
pedestrians
-Bike lane on Ramsey
-Sharrows on San
Gorgonio Ave
-Lack of Bike lanes on all
of Wilson St, Nicolet St,
and 8th St
-Sharrows on San
Gorgonio Ave and short
segment of Wilson St
-Lack of Bike lanes on all
of Wilson St, Nicolet St,
and 8th St
-Bike lane on Ramsey,
small length on Wilson,
and lanes on new
development at east
edge of City
-Lack of Bike lanes on
most of Wilson St and
Sunset Ave
-Sharrows on San
Gorgonio Ave and
Wilson St to elementary
school
-Lack of Bike lanes on all
of Wilson St, Nicolet St,
Hargrave St,
-Lack of bike lanes on
Lincoln St, Westward
Ave, Sunset Ave,
8th St, 22nd St,
San Gorgonio Ave,
Hargrave St, and
Charles St
-Proposed bike lane
using rail line right of
way
Table 2-3: Collision Analysis based on TIMS Collision Data 38 CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT 27 EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.4 STREET

CLASSIFICATION
Figure 2-7 depicts the streets in Banning and
how they are classified into standard category
definitions: collector, principal and minor
arterial, and local roads. Regional access to
Banning is provided by I-10 which bisects
Banning east to west. Local access to major
destinations throughout the city is provided
by major and arterial highways including
Ramsey Street, Wilson Street, Lincoln Street,
and Highland Springs Avenue. The collectors
provide access to residential, school, park,
and other smaller destinations.

The fact that principal and minor arterial
roadways are used to access important local
destinations within the city underscores the
need for active transportation facilities that
safely and comfortably accommodate nonmotorized forms of travel along these multilane, high volume, car-oriented corridors.

The City’s roadways are analyzed further in
the recommendations chapter to determine
which projects are feasible within the street
rights-of-way and curb to curb sections as
well as those that address the community’s
desires and needs.

2.4.1 POSTED SPEED LIMIT
Banning’s high-volume corridors include
Ramsey Street, Wilson Street, Sunset Avenue,
16th Street, San Gorgonio Avenue, Nicolet
Street, Lincoln Street, 8th Street, 2nd Street,
and Hargrave Street as shown in Figure 2-8.

The posted speed limits for these corridors
are as high as 50 miles per hour (mph) on
Wilson Street and the east end of Ramsey
Street. Many of the primary connector roads
have posted speed limits between 40 and 45
mph.

A few of the secondary streets have a
posted speed limit of 25 mph, and reported
operating speeds which are much higher,
which make them viable for potential ATP
recommendations such as neighborways
(traffic calmed, residential streets). Posted
speed limits and operating speeds along
primary and secondary corridors will play
an important role in the development of
enhanced recommendations appropriate for
these larger streets.

SPEED LIMIT

BANNING STREET
25 MPH
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD

MEADOWLINE WAY
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Street Classifications - Banning Source
1-Urban Arterial (6-Lanes, Raised Median)
2-Arterial Highway (4-Lanes, Raised Median)
3-Major Highway (4-Lanes, Painted Median)
4-Secondary (4-Lanes, Undivided)
5-Freeway Frontage (2-Lanes, One Way)
6-Divided Collector (2-Lanes, Painted Median)
7-Collecter (2-Lanes, Undivided)
Figure 2-7: Street Classification
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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Speed Survey
Recommendations MPH
25 30
35 40
45 50
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Parks & Open Space
Figure 2-8: High Volume Corridors Speed Limits
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EXISTING CONDITIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT 2.4.2 EXISTING AND PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES The existing bicycle facility network in Banning consists of a

3.5 mile Class II bicycle lane on Ramsey Street that ends with a half-mile of Class III shared lane markings, or “sharrows” between 8th Street and San Gorgonio Avenue. Additional
Class III sharrows run one mile north up San Gorgonio Avenue, and half-mile east and west on Wilson Street to connect with San Gorgonio Avenue. Approximately three miles of Class II bicycle lanes are at the west edge of the city at new housing developments off of Highland Springs Avenue, Apex Street, Landmark Way, Atwell Drive, and Meadowline Way. A total of approximately eight miles of Class II bicycle lanes and Class III sharrows exist in Banning as shown in Figure 2-9.

The Banning Downtown Revitalization and Complete Streets Plan adopted in 2023 studied the City’s Downtown Core
along Ramsey Street, reimagining ways to slow traffic and expand space for people walking and bicycling. For the
proposed bicycle network, the plan calls for a combination of Class IV separated bikeways and Class II buffered bicycle lanes through the Ramsey Street Downtown. The buffered
bicycle lane will run from 8th Street to 4th Street, where the network transitions into a cycle track through to Alessandro Street where it then transitions back into a buffered bicycle lane to Martin Street.

The existing network was analyzed for connectivity as part of the community and stakeholder engagement process.

It was used to gather additional input on routes people feel are important and which should move forward as
recommendations. Although the City does not have a
comprehensive bicycle facility network, this ATP Plan identifies new routes that will connect people with their destination within city boundaries, and with the City of Beaumont, the community of Cabazon, and Riverside County. Banning is
well known for having the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and Mount San Jacinto State Park to the south, both with extensive trail networks. Connecting the Banning ATP network with these networks would benefit people living and working in Banning, as well as the greater region.
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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Education
Parks & Open Space
Bike Routes Existing
1-Class 1 Bike/Multiuse Path
2-Bike Lane Stripe
3-Bike Route Sharrow
Bike Routes Proposed (SCAG 2022)
1-Class 1 Bike/Multiuse Path
2-Bike Lane Stripe
3-Bike Route Sharrow
Figure 2-9: Existing and Previously Proposed Bicycle Facilities 43 32
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STREET NAME TOTAL

SCHEDULED
STOPS
1st Street1
2nd Street5
6th Street2
Alessandro Road4
Almond Street2
Esperanza Avenue1
Hargrave St2
Highland Springs Avenue 21
Indian School Road4
Lincoln Street3
Nicolet Street 13
Ramsey Street 103
San Gorgonio Avenue4
Seminole Drive4
Sunset Avenue4
Wesley Street2
Westward Avenue6
Williams Street5
Wilson Street8
Total Scheduled Stops 194 Table 2-4: Scheduled Bus Stops

2.4.3 BUS STOP LOCATIONS
Figure 2-10 shows all 160 Banning Connect
bus stops that serve the City of Banning with
Bus Line #1 also serving the community of
Cabazon six miles east of Banning. The bus
line also has connection stops at the east
edge of Beaumont. The frequency of stops
on each street are shown in Table 2-4. A more
detailed map showing bus stop ridership
levels with bicycle and pedestrian collision
points are shown in Figure 2-11.
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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Parks & Open Space
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
! Bus Stop
Banning Bus Line #1
Banning Bus Line #5
Banning Bus Line #6
Figure 2-10: Bus Routes (Full Extent)
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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Education
Parks & Open Space
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
! Bus Stop
Banning Bus Line #5
Banning Bus Line #1
Banning Bus Line #6
Figure 2-11: Bus Route (City Extent)
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT EXISTING CONDITIONS 2.4.4 PEDESTRIAN NETWORK The City of Banning has a partial network
of sidewalks that connect many parts of the
city; however, widespread gaps create room
for an improved network as shown in Figure
2-12. A sidewalk GIS file was provided by the
City of Banning to show where sidewalks
exist. Based on the latest aerial imagery, the
gaps were digitized as part of this study to
highlight missing sidewalk locations.

As shown in the following figures, some
of the sidewalk gaps appear to have a
coincident relationship with pedestrian
collisions. Although a direct cause and effect
relationship between sidewalk gaps and
pedestrian collisions would be difficult to
establish, the apparent coincident relationship
could justify construction of sidewalks to fill
the gaps on all primary roads. The following
primary corridors have sidewalk gaps on both
sides of the street:  Ramsey Street  Wilson Street  Nicolet Street  Westward Avenue (south side of I-10)  Sunset Avenue (north and south of I-10)  Sunrise Avenue  22nd Street (south of I-10)  8th Street  San Gorgonio Avenue (north and south of I-10)
 Alessandro Road  Hargrave Street (north and south of I-10)

2.4.5 PROPENSITY MODEL
To help define study focus areas, a
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) model
was created to reveal relationships between
the many factors analyzed. A BicyclePedestrian Propensity Model (BPPM) was developed, considering all of the previously
discussed analysis inputs, to establish where
bicyclists and pedestrians are most likely to
be, either currently or if improvements were
to be made. The BPPM is composed of two
sub-models: Attractor and Generators. These
sub-models are then combined to create the
composite BPPM.

Attractors are activity centers known to
attract bicyclists and pedestrians. Examples
are schools, transit stops, and retail and
commercial shops. Generators are developed
from census based demographic data based
on the number of people that walk or ride
bicycles from their homes within the study
area. Examples of generators are population
density, primary mode of transportation to
work, and vehicle ownership.

The resulting map shown in Figure 2-13 was
used to identify areas that would benefit most
from safe new infrastructure projects.

The BPPM map shows the highest likely
use along major corridors, especially along
Ramsey Street, Williams Street, and Nicolet
Street. In addition to these corridors, the
BPPM depicts regions within the City that
should be considered, such as the area along
San Gorgonio Avenue on the south side of
I-10.
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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Education
Parks & Open Space
Bike & Ped Collision
Density 2011-2021
High
Low
Sidewalks Existing
Sidewalk Gaps
E Pedestrian Fatality
ÑÑÑÑ Bicycle Collision
ÑÑÑÑ Pedestrian Collision
Figure 2-12: Sidewalk Gaps
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

HATHAWAY ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST

WESTWARD AVE
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD

MEADOWLINE WAY
S 22nd St
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Parks & Open Space
12-18 Low Propensity
18-24
24-30
30-36
36-41 High Propensity
Propensity "Score'
for Corridors
Bicycle & Pedestrian
Propensity Areas
High Propensity
Low Propensity
Figure 2-13: Propensity Model
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2.4.6 BICYCLE LEVEL OF TRAFFIC

STRESS (LTS)
A map of Banning’s bicycle level of traffic
stress (LTS) levels are shown in Figure 2-14.

Nearly all main corridors have a high level
of traffic stress (LTS 4). This means that
only the most confident, experienced, and
capable bicyclists are willing to ride on these
facilities, while the other users may not feel
safe and comfortable riding on the larger
thoroughfares, as shown below in the bicycle
user classification system developed by the
City of Portland. These classifications can be
helpful in understanding the characteristics
and infrastructure preferences of different
bicyclists as well as identifying high stress
gaps in the network that need to be mitigated.

Bicycle facility planning should use a wide
variety of options, from neighborways (traffic
calmed residential streets) to separated
facilities, to accommodate as many user types
as possible and to provide a comfortable and
safe experience for the greatest number of
cyclists.

LOW STRESS (LTS 1)

COMFORTABLE FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

COMFORTABLE FOR MOST ADULTS

UNCOMFORTABLE FOR MOST, EXCEPT EXPERIENCED RIDERS

RIDING A BICYCLE IS TOLERATED BY CONFIDENT RIDERS
LOW STRESS WITH ATTENTION REQUIRES (LTS 2)
MORE STRESS THAN LEVEL 2 (LTS 3)
MOST STRESSFUL (LTS 4)
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LINCOLN ST

SUNSET AVE

RAMSEY ST

WILSON ST

SAN GORGONIO AVE

HARGRAVE ST

CHARLES ST

WESTWARD AVE
22ND ST
16TH ST

HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE

HATHAWAY ST

BLANCHARD ST

SUNRISE AVE
8TH ST

OMAR ST

MCGOVERN AVE

NICOLET ST

WILLIAMS ST
4TH ST

JACINTO VIEW RD

EVANS ST
§¨¦10

ALESSANDRO ST

INDIAN SCHOOL LN

SUN LAKES BLVD

HIGHLAND HOME RD
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25mph-cls3 40mph-cls2
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45mph-cls0
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25mph-cls0
35mph-cls0
50mph-cls2
45mph-cls2
50mph-cls0
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35mph-cls0
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Bike Level of Stress (Existing Speed)
LTS 1-Lowest level of stress
LTS 2-Marginally suitable for children
LTS 3-Not suitable for children
LTS 4-High level of stress
Figure 2-14: Bicycle Level of Stress
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EXISTING CONDITIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT 2.5 EQUITY DATA AND ANALYSIS 2.5.1 CALENVIROSCREEN CalEPA generally defines disadvantaged communities as census tracts in California receiving the highest 25 percent of overall scores in CalEnviroScreen 4.0 (CES).

CalEnviroScreen is a screening tool used to help identify communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution and with population characteristics that make them more sensitive to pollution. CalEPA designates disadvantaged communities based on geographic, socioeconomic, public health, and environmental hazard criteria.

Criteria includes but is not limited to:  Areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative public health effects, exposure or environmental degradation.  Areas with concentrations of people that are of low income, high unemployment, low levels of home ownership, high rent burden, or low levels of educational attainment.

Figure 2-15 shows citywide results for Banning’s census tracts CES scores. Figure 2-16 displays an enlargement of the three census tracts that qualify as a disadvantaged community, which score in the highest 25th percentiles. These tracts cover the southern, eastern, and northeastern areas of Banning.

Understanding where disadvantaged communities are located helps to guide the Project Team and the city to make informed decisions during the recommendations and prioritization process. The analysis can be used to inform how projects can address historical inequalities related to transportation, such as increasing access and removing barriers to opportunities for underserved communities. State policies assist this process. Indeed, Senate Bill 535 states that at least a quarter of California Climate Investments go to disadvantaged communities. California Climate Investments are funds from the proceeds of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program and specifically target reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This Banning ATP is intended to recommend projects for grant funding, and since there is more grant funding for equity-centered projects, equity will play a large role.

In recent years in the State of California, there has been an increased emphasis on safety, active transportation for public health, and greenhouse gas reduction. All mitigation measures and recommended projects for the Banning ATP will be passed through a community-driven lens for infrastructure and non-infrastructure programming. 52 41
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2.5.2 CALIFORNIA HEALTHY

PLACES INDEX (HPI)
The California Healthy Places Index (HPI)
is a tool developed by the Public Health
Alliance of Southern California to assist in
research exploring local factors that predict
life expectancy and comparing community
conditions across the state. The HPI provides
overall scores and more detailed data on
specific policy action areas that shape
health, including housing, transportation, and
education.

Figure 2-17 shows the City of Banning has an
HPI score of 11.6 percent meaning that this
city has healthier community conditions than
only 11.6 percent of other California cities.

Economic Conditions
Twenty one percent of the population in
Banning lives below poverty. Every household
should be able to afford the essentials for a
healthy life including medical care, healthy
food, quality housing, education, and other
basic needs. Research indicates that economic
opportunity is one of the most powerful
predictors of good health, and that impacts on
health are especially pronounced for people in
or near poverty.

Transportation
Just over 2.6 percent of workers in Banning
(16 years old and older) commute to work by
transit, walking, or bicycling. Every resident
should have safe, accessible, and convenient
transportation options to get to work and
other key destinations. Active commuting by
foot, bicycle, and transit creates opportunities
for physical activity, provides transportation
options for those without a car, encourages
social cohesion, and reduces contributions
to climate change and air pollution.

Recommendations that support walking and
bicycling include improving transit services,
providing free or discounted transit passes, and
offering equitable, low cost shared mobility
services.

Social Conditions
Seventy-five percent of registered voters in
Banning voted in the 2020 general election,
slightly lower than the state average of 79
percent. Every resident should be able to
contribute their voice to the political process
and participate in their communities. Voting
is an indicator of social power and social
cohesion, which have been linked to a wide
variety of health outcomes at the individual
and community levels.

Neighborhood Conditions
Just over two percent of land in Banning
has a tree canopy (weighted by the number
of people per acre). Everyone should have
trees and other plant life near their home.

Trees are beneficial for mental and physical
health in many ways. They can provide shade
and cool surrounding areas, reduce stress,
and promote health, wellness and physical
activity. Trees are essential to mitigate the
effects of climate change, especially extreme
heat events.

Seventy-four percent of Banning residents
live within walkable distance (half-mile) of a
park or open space greater than one acre.

Every resident should have access to highquality parks and other open spaces in their neighborhoods, especially in underserved
localities. Parks can encourage physical activity,
reduce chronic diseases, improve mental
health, foster community connections, and
support community resilience to climate
change and pollution.

Healthcare
Fourteen percent of people aged 18 to 64
years in Banning are currently uninsured.

Access to quality medical care services
including routine check-ups should be
available for all residents. Research indicates
that health insurance dramatically improves
health outcomes by allowing people to
access necessary care.

Environmental Conditions
Banning’s environmental conditions measure
beneath 78.9 percent of other California
cities when considering diesel particulate
matter, drinking water contaminants, ozone,
and particulate matter 2.5. Particulate matter
concentration is made up of extremely fine
particles from tailpipes, tires and brakes, power
plants, factories, burning wood, construction
dust, and many other sources. Since fine
particulate matter is so small, it can reach
deep into an individual’s lungs, increasing the
risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
and other unwanted outcomes.
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Figure 2-17: California Healthy Places Index (HPI)
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2.5.3 CALTRANS EQUITY INDEX
(EQI)
The projects in this ATP were prioritized with
many tools, including the Caltrans Equity
Index tool (EQI). The EQI is a screening tool
that uses transportation-specific indicators to
identify priority populations most vulnerable
to environmental burdens at the census
block level. It uses data from the US Census
Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS),
Tribal lands data from the California Office
of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
(OEHHA), Transportation Injury Mapping
Systems (TIMS), and internally created data
from Caltrans. The analysis from the EQI
can be used to determine how projects can
address inequalities related to transportation,
such as increasing access and removing
barriers to opportunities.

The EQI screens include the three indicator
components listed below and sampled in
Figure 2-18.
 Demographic Indicators - measures
household income and Tribal land status
 Traffic Indicators - measures traffic
proximity and volume and crash
exposure.
 Access-to-Destinations Indicators -
measures access gaps in the transit,
bicycle, and pedestrian networks.

Figure 2-18: Caltrans Equity Index (EQI)
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3.1 STAKEHOLDER

ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW
The Project Team designed, administered,
and used a variety of tools and techniques
to engage stakeholders and the public to
increase awareness and solicit feedback
for the Plan. Educational outreach was a
critical component to the Plan’s success
and focused on engaging the City’s most
vulnerable roadway users. Stakeholder
meetings, surveys, pop-up events, and
virtual engagements were held throughout
the ATP planning process. Additionally, the
Project Team met with six local and regional
agencies for feedback and to learn about
their ongoing projects that may impact this
Plan’s conclusions and recommendations.

3.1.1 ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
The overall objectives of the engagement
were to identify a range of strategies to reach
and engage an appropriately diverse group
of residents and representative stakeholders,
to build awareness of and support for the
ATP, to collect feedback about existing
conditions, and gather input on preliminary
recommendations that would support safety
improvements and an increase in walking,
bicycling, and rolling trips. Special attention
was focused on strategies to engage the
most vulnerable users of the public right-ofway (e.g., people aged 60 or older, children, people of color and other minorities, lowincome individuals, and those with disabilities and mobility challenges). These populations
are the most impacted by transportation
planning and have traditionally not been well
represented in the decision-making process.

The specific objectives of the community outreach achieved are as follows:

Focused on vulnerable users of the public right-of-way.

Children, older adults, those with disabilities, and non-vehicle owners make up the largest percentage of traffic fatalities and serious injuries. People bicycling and walking make up a disproportionate percentage of traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Project Team ensured these populations were a part of the discussion to push for further mobility equity in Banning.

Communicated in a way that residents will understand.

This began with conducting outreach in the language spoken by residents (primarily English and Spanish in this instance) and in a manner that was easy for people to understand. This included creating graphics for complex and technical topics, avoiding acronyms and too much transportation jargon, and being mindful to explain the various stages of the planning process.

Used a variety of engagement strategies to reach out to as many residents as possible.

The Project Team participated in Citywide events that attracted significant participation from diverse user groups. The project website was regularly updated with project progress and announcements, and opportunities to get involved. The City’s social media platforms were leveraged to share community engagement opportunities and promote the project. All stakeholder workshops and community events were conducted in-person whereas stakeholder advisory group meetings were held online.

Collected feedback on key components of the ATP.

One of the primary goals of the outreach activities was to collect resident and stakeholder feedback on various aspects of the ATP. The Project Team participated in three stakeholder workshops, three community events, and provided several other feedback opportunities. There was one “Kit of Parts” demonstration event, which was coordinated with SCAG’s Go Human Campaign, that introduced potential treatments and asked participants to choose which they would prefer to be installed around the City of Banning.

Two surveys were distributed during the project to solicit feedback. The first survey asked participants about their current walking, bicycling, and rolling behavior, what barriers exist for each travel mode, and what improvements they would like to see installed in Banning. The second survey was in the form of a GIS-based interactive map, which captured geospatial survey data regarding issues, challenges, and opportunities and allowed participants to see responses from their neighbors. Both surveys were available on the project website and inperson during the first stakeholder workshop and community event. 60 49
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The Project Team along with the City of
Banning staff developed the ATP project
branding that was used for all project material
ranging from flyers, the survey, all outreach
material, and the project website. 3.1.2 PROJECT WEBSITE An online project website in English and
Spanish was created for Banning residents
to learn more about the project and access
an interactive map and other exhibits.

The interactive map allowed community
members to drop an icon on the map that
identified specific locations of concern
or the desire for specific non-motorized
transportation improvements. The project
website was made accessible for all devices
and a QR code accompanied by a website
link were included in all flyers, newsletters,
and social media posts. 3.1.3 NEWSLETTER
Newsletters were distributed by the City via a
monthly email blast to promote the ATP and
update residents on its progress. 3.1.4 SOCIAL MEDIA
The City of Banning posted on all its social
media channels to inform and update
community members on workshops, popups, and feedback opportunities for them to make their opinions heard.
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City of Banning ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN February 2023 Newsletter • Visit the project website: http://t.ly/I4yE • Join hundreds of your Banning neighbors in completing the survey. The survey period is set to close on March 31, 2023. Please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FYR9RN • Visit the project team at Banning’s annual Disaster Preparedness Expo at the Banning Community Center, 789 North San Gorgonio Ave. on April 15th from 10am-2pm. There will be ways to learn about the planning process, provide feedback, and the opportunity to test a fun remote-controlled course to learn more about traffic calming treatments and their benefits to the urban environment.

The project is well underway with the team developing the City of Banning’s first Active Transportation Plan.

Over the past few months, the project team and Banning staff have been soliciting feedback from the community about their walking, rolling, and biking needs. Below are ways to learn about the project and provide feedback.

Ciudad de Banning

PLAN DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO
Boletín Febrero 2023
El proyecto está en marcha con el equipo desarrollando el primer Plan de Transporte Activo de la ciudad de Banning. Durante los últimos meses, el equipo del proyecto y el personal de Banning han estado solicitando comentarios de la comunidad sobre sus necesidades para caminar, rodar y andar en bicicleta. A continuación se presentan formas de obtener información sobre el proyecto y proporcionar comentarios. • Visite el sitio web del proyecto: http://t.ly/I4yE • Únase a cientos de vecinos de Banning para completar la encuesta. La encuesta se cerarra el 31 de marzo.

Visite el sitio web para completar la encuesta. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FYR9RN • Visite al equipo del proyecto en el Disaster Preparedness Expo de Banning en el Banning Community Center (789 North San Gorgonio Ave.) el 15 de abril de 10am a 2pm. Habrá formas de aprender sobre el proceso de planificación, proporcionar comentarios y probar un divertido curso controlado a distancia para obtener más información sobre las medidas de calma de tráfico y sus beneficios para el entorno urbano.

City of Banning ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN January 2023 Newsletter

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on the Banning
Active Transportation Plan and to take
the survey, visit the project website at:
http://t.ly/I4yE
The project team is currently in the fact-finding period. This includes an analysis of the existing pedestrian and bicycle networks in addition to hearing from you about your needs as they relate to the transportation network. This information will be used to start developing draft recommendations and locations where improvements should be made.

The project team will be conducting a series of in-person activities in Spring 2023 to introduce these ideas and get additional feedback from the Banning community.

We Want To Hear From You
The project team needs your help! Please take the short survey by scanning the QR code or visiting website address below. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. The project team is asking to provide feedback on walking, biking, and rolling in Banning.

The survey is set to close March 31, 2023. Your feedback is vital in the development of Banning’s first active transportation plan. Help us make Banning a better place for walking, biking, and rolling.

The City of Banning is developing its first Active Transportation Plan. The plan will identify strategies and improvements that will guide future investment to make walking, biking, and rolling across the City safer and more comfortable.

What We Have Heard So Far
Join your neighbors and others in the Banning community who have already provided feedback. Among the feedback received thus far, respondents stated that they walk and bike around Banning multiple times per week. The most requested improvements include improved street lighting, additional street trees, an improved sidewalk network, and the introduction of bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes and bike parking).

City of Banning ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN May 2023 Newsletter

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on the Banning
Active Transportation Plan, visit the
project website at: http://t.ly/I4yE
Banning Market Night Recap
The project team hosted a booth at the May 5th Banning Market Night to once again hear from residents about existing challenges and ways to make walking, biking, and rolling safer for all. At the market, there was a display of five different street treatments of infrastructure that may be potentially implemented around the City of Banning. A temporary parklet, curb extension, artistic crosswalk, separated bike lane, and a median refuge island were available for residents to see and use.

Residents provided insights regarding the temporary infrastructure. Their input will help inform recommendations on the final plan.

Banning Disaster Expo Recap
The project team hosted a booth at the April 15th Disaster Expo to hear from residents about existing challenges and ways to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more comfortable for all users. People were able to test a fun remote-controlled course to learn more about traffic calming treatments and their benefits to the urban environment.

Various residents provided insights on existing conditions in the City of Banning. Their input will be used to help inform recommendations on the final plan.

Temporary parklet Temporary creative crosswalk
The project is well underway with the team developing the City of Banning’s first Active Transportation Plan.

Over the past few months, the project team and Banning staff have been soliciting feedback from the community about their walking, rolling, and biking needs. Below is a recap of the past few community engagement events.

Images from the May 5th Banning
Market Night
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3.2 STAKEHOLDER

PARTICIPATION
Participation from stakeholders throughout
the planning process was essential. Meetings
were timed with each project phase to
inform project goals, develop public outreach
strategies and activities, solicit feedback on
existing conditions, and provide input on
draft recommendations.

3.2.1 STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY

GROUP MEETINGS
The Project Team worked with City and SCAG
staff to identify an appropriately diverse and
representative group of partners to comprise
the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG). The
list included representatives from various City
departments, including Public Works, Parks
and Recreation, Community Development,
Economic Development, and emergency
service providers, the City Council Ad Hoc
Downtown Business Owners Committee,
Banning Unified School District, Western
Riverside Council of Governments, Riverside
County Transportation Commission, Caltrans,
SCAG, Healthy Riverside County Initiative,
and bicycle-oriented organizations, such as
Adventure Cycling Association and Inland
Empire Bicycle Alliance. A complete list of
the participants can be found in Appendix B -
Stakeholder List.

There were nine one-hour stakeholder
meetings held online throughout the planning
process:

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #1 – December 6, 2022  Presented an overview of the project and upcoming community outreach efforts.  Discussion of mobility challenges in the City of Banning.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #2 – February 6, 2023  Overview of the project monthly newsletter breakdown and the use of utility bill inserts to promote the survey.
 Presented the bicycle and pedestrian collision data from the past 5 years.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #3 – April 3, 2023
 Promotion of upcoming community engagement events and closure of the project survey.  Shared draft bicycle network.
 Preliminary discussion of potential treatments.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #4 – June 12, 2023
 Discussion of the community input collected at the Banning Disaster Expo (April 15th, 2023) and Banning Market Night (May 5th, 2023).
 Progress update on the status of the interagency coordination meeting.  Shared prioritization results to determine priority projects.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #5 – August 14, 2023
 Promoted the upcoming stakeholder workshops and materials to be presented.  Shared updated draft bicycle network and priority project corridors.  Overview of potential bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming treatments.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #6 – November 6, 2023  Detailed activities and materials for the upcoming second stakeholder workshop at the Banning Civic Center on November 7th, 2023.
 Discussion of updates made within the Banning draft bike network.  Progress update on priority projects, with a focus on the proposed one-way couplets.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #7 – January 29, 2024  Promoted the upcoming third stakeholder workshop at the Banning Library on March 20th, 2024.  Showcase of the Safe Routes to School locations, existing conditions, and preliminary recommendations.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #8 - March 18, 2024
 Promoted the upcoming third stakeholder workshop at the Banning Library on March 20th, 2024.
 Showcase of the Safe Routes to School locations, existing conditions, and preliminary engineering recommendations.

Stakeholder Working Group Meeting #9 - April 29, 2024
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3.3 STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS
Three public stakeholder workshops were hosted at various stages of the planning process. Workshops were timed to present new information and solicit different input from the prior events. The Project Team consulted SAG members to determine the most appropriate and accessible locations to host workshops as well as the time of day that may garner the most equitable participation. Summaries of the three stakeholder workshops are provided below.

Stakeholder Workshop #1 – Banning Civic Center
The first stakeholder workshop was held on October 27, 2022 at the Banning Civic Center. The workshop served as an ideal opportunity to solicit ideas from the community of existing challenges and a vision for the community in the future. The workshop allowed for a conversation with residents about more sustainable transportation modes including walking and bicycling and informed attendees about the ATP and the Downtown Revitalization Complete Streets Plan.

An opportunity drawing for three Amazon gift cards were offered to incentivize additional participation.

Participants were asked to provide feedback on interactive boards regarding what type of infrastructure they would like to see added around the City. Residents were also asked to point out specific problem areas to focus on as priority projects.

Stakeholder Workshop #2 – Sun Lakes Country Club and
Banning Civic Center
The second stakeholder workshop was held in two parts on November 7, 2023, first at the Sun Lakes Country Club and then at the Banning Civic Center. Input collected at both locations was used to help further inform the ATP.

The first part of the stakeholder workshop was a presentation for the Sun Lakes Country Club, a 55+ community, to solicit commentary from the community regarding challenges they were facing and what their future vision was, to provide an overview of the ATP, and to field any questions. Sun Lakes residents had the ability to provide input on interactive boards detailing the proposed Banning ATP projects and provide feedback on the treatments that interested them. As golf carts are a primary mode of transportation in the community, residents were interested in bike lanes being designed to double as golf cart lanes.

The second part of the stakeholder workshop was an open house and presentation at the Banning Civic Center that was open to the general public. This format was similar to the first stakeholder workshop, where a brief presentation was followed by casual conversations around mounted boards, showcased analysis maps, draft priority project corridors, and opportunities for feedback on project recommendations.

Community members interacting with Project Team during
Workshop #1.

Community members of the Sun Lakes Country Club during the first part of Workshop #2.
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Stakeholder Workshop #3 – March 20, 2024
The final workshop was held at the Banning Public Library from 4:30-6:30pm in the children’s section. The venue attracted library visitors that otherwise did not hear about the event. The venue naturally attracted families with young children, providing a safe learning and play space for the kids while parents were able to chat with the Project Team and learn about the draft recommendations and analysis processes.

The Project Team showcased boards for the proposed bicycle network and priority project locations, the six Safe Routes to School project recommendations, two examples of the priority projects that sampled engineering drawings for the proposed neighborways and another for the two-way cycle track and one-way couplets, a photo summary of key treatments, a ten-year collision map, and a summary of the survey results.

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3.4 COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Project Team participated in scheduled Citywide events to broaden reach for residents who may not otherwise attend workshops or engage online. Promotional materials were created to promote the ATP and announce ways to engage, such as social media graphics, flyers, and updates on the City’s website and monthly newsletters.

The project booths at these events hosted interactive activities, such as a remote-control traffic calming course that attracted all ages and informed participants about various traffic calming treatments. Mounted feedback boards asked participants to place voting stickers on the types of infrastructure they would like installed around the City and enlarged maps of the existing pedestrian and bicycle networks allowed participants to flag locations in need of improvement or desired network connections.

Project fact sheets, surveys, and snacks were distributed for those who participated at each event.

Community Event #1 – School Outreach
A series of pop-ups were hosted at three schools on October 27, 2022. The schools were Central Elementary School, Nicolet Middle School, and Banning High School.

The pop-ups served as an ideal opportunity to speak with the community, specifically students, about more sustainable transportation modes including walking and bicycling.

As part of this outreach, an interactive activity was designed to introduce participants to the various types of treatments and infrastructure that could potentially be installed around the City to make active transportation safer and more comfortable.

Community Event #2 – Banning Disaster Expo
The second pop-up consisted of hosting a booth at the annual Banning Disaster Expo on April 15, 2023. The booth served as an ideal opportunity to speak with community members about existing challenges and opportunities to improve walking, bicycling, and rolling conditions throughout the City.

Various interactive activities were designed to gather input from residents. The topics of the boards included:
 Potential bicycle and pedestrian treatments in Banning.  Determining which primary corridors should receive priority for bicycle and pedestrian project funding.
 Determining which secondary corridors should receive priority for bicycle and pedestrian project funding.
 A general map of Banning that people marked up for specific issues.

Educational boards created by the Project Team and shared with students and community members during the school outreach.

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The parklet during the community event #3 provided shade, seating, games, and the opportunity to strengthen the sense of community.

In addition to the input boards, the Project Team displayed a remote-controlled traffic calming course. The course, about the length of four parking spaces, is designed to teach users about various traffic calming treatments that are commonly implemented on roads to slow down vehicular traffic and used to facilitate conversations on how these treatments could apply to Banning.

Community Event #3 – Banning Market Night
The third and final community event was hosted with the Banning Chamber of Commerce, at the monthly Banning Market Night on May 5, 2023. The booth served as an ideal opportunity to speak with community members about existing challenges and opportunities to improve walking, bicycling, and rolling conditions throughout the City. Five infrastructure elements from the SCAG Kit of Parts were showcased, noted below.
 Separated bicycle lane
 Parklet
 Median refuge island
 Creative crosswalk
 Curb extension
Banning residents were able to physically interact with these temporary infrastructures and provide input about what they thought about them. Using stickers, residents indicated which of the temporary infrastructures they liked the most. The parklet received 16 votes, the median refuge island received 12 votes, the separated bicycle lane received 11 votes, the creative crosswalk received 10 votes, and the curb extension received 5 votes.

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3.5 INTERAGENCY MEETINGS
In addition to public outreach on the walking, bicycling, and rolling conditions in the City, the Project Team met with six agencies representing local, nearby, or regional needs. The agencies interviewed were the City of Beaumont, Western Riverside Council of Governments, Riverside Transit Authority, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, County of Riverside, and Banning Unified School District.

City of Beaumont – February 9, 2023
The Project Team shared draft recommendations for shared BanningBeaumont corridors such as cycle tracks, curb extensions, and road diets for Beaumont’s feedback. Beaumont staff (Beaumont) mentioned if cycle tracks were proposed and connected to their Class II bike lanes or pedestrian enhancements at neighboring intersections, it could encourage them to strengthen their bicycle and pedestrian network moving forward.

The Project Team asked if there are any treatments that Beaumont strongly opposes or are controversial, like speed humps, removed parking, or edge lane roads. Beaumont said there is nothing they strongly oppose and would consider projects case-by-case.

For collaboration on shared intersections and corridors, Beaumont is open to working together on a cooperative agreement to streamline an approach, but noted this is a gradual transition and not always feasible.

Beaumont shared the following projects underway in their City:

Downtown Revitalization
 The goal of this project is to create a Downtown that is walkable and bicycle friendly and to assist downtown Beaumont to help support economic vitality for local businesses.  Interchange at Highland Springs Ave. This project is part of a cooperative agreement with RCTC, City of Banning, and City of Beaumont. The Project Study Report has been completed which can be used in grant funding opportunities.

Second Street Expansion
 This project would extend second street west, transforming it from a dead end to a through street which currently connects to Sun Lakes Village Drive in Banning Potential Projects
 Microtransit
 Eastern end roadway projects that could lead to better connectivity between Banning and Beaumont Western Riverside
Council of
Governments
(WRCOG) – March 21,
2023
Banning was awarded HSIP funding that
approved three projects: 17 intersection traffic
signal improvements, 19 pedestrian crossing
improvements at intersections, and pedestrian
improvements for Coombs Middle School on
Wilson Street, which is of key importance for this
ATP.

WRCOG is primarily focusing on helping their
jurisdictions apply for funding and they have
resources dedicated to assistance.

They acknowledge that ATP funding is not only
extremely competitive but also can take about
a solid year of prep work with a consultant or
full-time dedicated staff person and they advise
against applying unless the appropriate resources
and time can be dedicated.

WRCOG does not implement active transportation
projects but serves more for transportation
planning. There are resources available to help
fund bicycle striping along specific corridors that
overlay with the TUMF network. This is funded
by a Development Impact Fee that goes towards
mitigating impacts a development has on the
transportation network.

WRCOG is looking into a Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT) mitigation program and the Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), to help jurisdictions
implement active transportation projects. This
can be a challenge for smaller projects to obtain
funding because there are fewer VMT reduced
compared to a large development project that
may have thousands of reduced vehicle miles
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Riverside
Transit Agency
(RTA) – April 5, 2023
There are currently no proposals or plans
suggesting service in Banning and the
nearest RTA connection is Route 31 off 2nd
Street and Highland Springs in Beaumont.

Residents of Banning could connect to this
transfer point for regional access via Banning
Connect transit service or with first last mile
connections such as walking and bicycling,
supporting the draft recommendations
set forth in the development of the Active
Transportation Plan. Route 31 of the RTA
network connects Beaumont to Moreno
Valley.

RTA recently introduced a microtransit service,
GoMicro, operating in the Hemet-San Jacinto
area. This service uses minibusses, summoned
with an app, an online reservation system, or
via the phone. There is no additional barrier
to access with the same price as a bus ticket,
$1.75, and it is open to all ages and abilities.

The service began in January and has been
such a success that there is a demand to
double the number of operating vehicles.

Morongo Band of Mission
Indians (Morongo) – April
13, 2023
Morongo is introducing an
Indian Health Clinic along
Morongo Road and Hathaway
Street. The access point will
be relocated north to Hoffer
Street and Hathaway Street, connecting
Hoffer Elementary School to Morongo Road.

Hathaway Street is being widened from 50’
to 80’ to accommodate two southbound and
two northbound lanes and six-foot sidewalks,
breaking ground in 2024. There will be a
right turn lane on Hathaway Street into the
new reservation entrance and a left turn lane
leaving the Morongo reservation.

Primary concerns surrounded the I-10 bypass
to help alleviate traffic around the holidays,
Black Friday, and the Coachella Valley
Music and Arts Festival. There was support
for the bicycle facility on Hathaway Street
emphasizing the importance of protecting
cyclists sharing the roadway, given the
number of trucks traveling on the corridor.

County of Riverside
(RivCo) – May 17, 2023
The Project Team met with
RivCo to solicit feedback
on Banning’s draft roadway
network and learn about
any County projects or programs that could
impact the outcomes of the ATP. After
hearing an overview of the project, the RivCo
representative presented future-forward
questions to the Project Team such as:
 How will the ATP recommendations
impede flow of traffic?
 Are there traffic studies proposed or needed?
 Are regional connections prioritized?
 How does the ATP define bicycle facilities?
 What are the tiers of lane dissections for bikes?
County representatives mentioned that a hot
button issue in various cities in the county are
vespas and e-bikes that travel over 20mph
in the bike lanes and to consider this in the
development of the ATP.

RivCo mentioned the I-10 Bypass, also known
as the Cabazon Connector, may reduce the
need to prioritize Westward Avenue as a
primary corridor in the ATP since the project
will construct a new road connecting the two
communities. They recommended extending
Lincoln Street to Hathaway Street since it will
be the beginning of the bypass.

Funding opportunities for a pedestrian bridge
at San Gorgonio Avenue was discussed,
with funding yet to be procured, but
acknowledged its need to connect with the
County Transportation Department to move
the idea forward.
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School District (BUSD)
– May 23, 2023
The Project Team met with BUSD staff
to learn about existing challenges and
conditions around schools, as well as seek
feedback on the proposed project network.

Primary concerns were congestion at
pickup and drop-off at all schools as well
as safety concerns for students walking,
rolling, and bicycling to and from school.

BUSD recommended focusing efforts at
the following schools: Central Elementary
School, Nicolet Middle School, Banning High
School, and Hemmerling Elementary School
and walked through challenges at each.

The recommendation of one-way couplets
at North San Gorgonio Avenue and North
Alessandro Street and the introduction of a
fully-separated two-way cycle track around
Nicolet Middle School were discussed and
well received. Examples of Neighborways
(aka “bike boulevards”) for the residential
streets were supported as well.
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT How would you best describe your relationship with the City of Banning? (Check all that apply) Resident Property owner Business owner Student Visitor Employee Other Which of the following groups includes your age? 0-18 19-24 25-45 46-64 65+ 56784321 How do you get to work or school? (Check all that apply) Are there students in the household? No Yes (write the name of the schools below) ____________________________________________________________________________ Walk Bike Bus Drive Vanpool Not applicable Other Walk Bike Bus Drive Vanpool Not applicable Other How do you get to your local parks and community centers? (Check all that apply) Where would you like to see better walking and bicycling routes to? (Check all that apply) How often do you walk in your community? How often do you bike in your community? Schools Parks Community Centers Transit/Bus Stops Shopping Centers Neighboring cities such as Beaumont Other Daily 3-4 days per week 1-2 days per week A few times a year Never Daily 3-4 days per week 1-2 days per week A few times a year Never What would make it easier for you to bike more in your community? (Check all that apply) What would make it easier for you to reach transit stops in the City of Banning and neighboring cities? (Check all that apply) What other methods of transportation/travel do you use? (Check all that apply) Which mode of transportation would you use more often for regional connectivity (visiting neighboring cities such as Beaumont) if improvements were made? (Check all that apply) What other forms of transportation would encourage you to visit destinations more frequently? (Check the one most important to you) When you walk, bike, skate, or scooter, do you do it for: Please explain why you do or don't use active transportation to meet your regional connectivity needs. Is there anything else you'd like to add? Protected or painted bike lanes on the street Bike paths away from street Bike share Street lighting Street trees Bike parking __ Signalized pedestrian crossings Other _______________________ Protected or painted bike lanes on the street Bike paths away from street Street lighting Street trees Sidewalk improvements __ Signalized pedestrin crossings Crosswalk improvements Bus shelters Shuttle service Other _______________________ Wheelchair Pushing stroller Skateboarding Scooters Rollerblading/skating Not applicable Other _______________________ Bicycling Public transit On demand shuttles Vanpool/carpool programs Other _______________________ Multi-passenger shuttle (i.e. vanpool) Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Bikeshare/electric bikeshare program Scootershare program Other _______________________ Necessity (running errands) Recreation/health Commuting (to work/school) Other _______________________ Want to stay informed about the Active Transportation Plan? Please provide your information below. Name: Email: 161718 109 121115 CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY The City of Banning is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to help meet the City's goals and vision for providing a transportation system that supports walking, cycling, public transit, and automobiles. 1314 What would make it easier for you to walk more in your community? (Check all that apply) Wider sidewalks __ Signalized pedestrian crossings Continuous sidewalks Marked crosswalks Street lighting Street trees Multi-use paths Other________________________ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FYR9RN To fill out this survey online, please visit: ¿Cómo describiría su relación con Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) Residente Propietario Propietario de negocio Empleado Estudiante Visitante ¿Cuál de los siguientes grupos incluye su edad? Otro 0-18 19-24 25-45 46-64 65+ 56784321 ¿Cómo llega al trabajo o a la escuela? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Hay estudiantes en el hogar? No universidad asisten?) ___________________________________ Sí (¿a qué escuela o Caminando Bicicleta Transporte público Menjando Not aplica Otro (especifique) Caminando Bicicleta Transporte público Menjando Not aplica Otro (especifique) ¿Visita los parques o las instalaciones de la ciudad? Si es así, ¿Dónde le gustaría ver mejores rutas para peatones y ciclistas? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Con qué frecuencia camina en Banning? ¿Con qué frecuencia anda en bicicleta en Banning? Escuelas Parques Centro comunitarios Paradas de tránsito Centro comerciales Ciudades vecinas como Beaumont Otro Diaro 3-4 días por semana 1-2 días por semana Poco veces al año Nunca Diaro 3-4 días por semana 1-2 días por semana Poco veces al año Nunca ¿Qué le facilitaría andar más en bicicleta en Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Qué le facilitaría acceso a las paradas de tránsito en Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Qué otros métodos de transporte utiliza? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Qué modo de transporte usaría con más frecuencia para la conectividad regional (visitando ciudades vecinas como Beaumont) si se hicieran mejoras? (Marque todo lo que corresponda) ¿Qué otras formas de transporte te animarían a visitar destinos con más frecuencia? (Marque la más importante para usted) Cuando camina, anda en bicicleta o patina, lo hace por: Explique por qué utiliza o no el transporte activo para satisfacer sus necesidades de conectividad regional. ¿Tiene algún otro comentario? Carriles de bicicletas protegidos o pintados en la calle Carriles de bicicletas lejos de la calle Bicicletas compartidas Alumbrado Árboles Estacionamiento para bicicletas __ Pasos de peatones señalizados Otro ___________________ Carriles de bicicletas protegidos o pintados en la calle Carriles de bicicletas lejos de la calle Alumbrado Árboles Mejorar las banquetas __ Pasos de peatones señalizados Crosswalk improvements Marquesinas en las paradas de autobús Servicio de transporte Silla de ruedas Cochecito de empuje Patinar Scooters Patinaje sobre ruedas/ patinaje No aplica Other _______________________ Bicicleta Transporte público Shuttles en demanda Programas de vanpool/ carpool Otro___________ Servicio de transporte para varios pasajeros (vanpool) Vehiculo electrico de la comunidad (NEV) Bicicleta compartida/ electrica Programa scootershare Otro _______________________ Necesidad Recreación o diversión y salud Desplazarse (al trabajo o a la escuela) Otro _________________ ¿Quiere mantenerse informado sobre el Plan de Transporte Activo? Por favor, proporcione su información aNombre: Email: 161718 109 121115 El Plan de Transporte Activo de Banning guiará el diseño de opciones seguras, agradables y convenientes para caminar y andar en bicicleta a escuelas, parques y otros lugares a los que le gustaría ir. ¡Esperamos que los otros miembros de su hogar tomen la encuesta por separado! 1314 ¿Qué le facilitaría caminar más en Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) Banquetas más anchas Banquetas continuas __ Pasos de peatones señalizados Alumbrado público Alumbrado Árboles Cruces marcados Otro ___________________ https://www.surveymonkey.com /r/CSJBRNMTo fill out this survey online, please visit: ______________ ENCUESTA DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO PARA LA CIUDAD DE BANNING 3.6 PROJECT SURVEY 3.6.1 OBJECTIVE A survey was created and administered by the Project
Team to allow public input and to help identify
existing walking, biking, and rolling trends within
the City of Banning. Findings were used to inform
recommendations for infrastructure improvements
to improve walking, biking, and rolling conditions
within the City of Banning. 3.6.2 METHODOLOGY
The survey was open to the public for a series of
four months from October 2022 to March 2023.

Respondents were asked state their existing walking
and biking trends while also asking them to state what
would encourage them to walk and bike more.

The survey was available in English and Spanish and
was promoted through various avenues to engage
a wide pool of residents. The survey was distributed
physically at community events and Banning’s Civic
Center. The survey was also promoted through
monthly project newsletters, the project website,
and through a utility bill insert that was sent to
residents. The Project Team developed a bilingual
(English and Spanish) flyer that was inserted and
mailed along with utility bills to residents around
Banning. The survey and the utility insert used is
presented in Appendix C - Survey and Utility Insert. 3.6.3 RESULTS At the end of the survey period, a total of 301
responses were collected. Respondents were asked
a series of questions regarding demographics and
their current commuting patterns. Respondents
were also asked to answer questions regarding
what would make active transportation a more
attractive mode.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT How would you best describe your
relationship with the City of Banning?
Which of the following groups includes your age?
Demographics
The first few questions asked respondents
general demographic questions. Respondents
were allowed to select more than one
answer choice. 75 percent of respondents
are currently residents in the City of Banning.
30 percent of the respondents were property
owners and 7 percent were business owners.

Age
The distribution of survey respondents ages
were closely evenly distributed with 32
percent selecting 25-45, 31 percent selecting
46-64, and 29 percent selecting 65+. The
remaining 9 percent of surveys was taken by
people ages 24 and under. This distribution
allowed for a solid set of data among a various
group of respondents.
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Students
The last of the demographic questions asked
if the respondent had any students in their
household. 64 percent of respondents said
no and 36 percent said yes. Of those that
said they, the survey asked them to list what
schools the students attended. The three
most mentioned schools were Banning High
School, Nicolet Middle School, and Central
Elementary School.

Transportation Patterns (Work)
To understand how people are primarily
moving around within the City of Banning.

Survey respondents were asked how they
get to work or school. 68 percent stated that
they drive, 18 percent said not applicable, 12
percent walk, and 10 percent take the bus. Of
those that said “not applicable,” respondents
specified that they either work/school from
home or are retired.

Are there students in the household?
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Transportation Patterns (Leisure)
Survey respondents were asked how they get
to parks and community centers to inform
the Project Team on how people move
around during their leisure time. 76 percent
stated that they drive, 32 percent stated that
they walk, 12 percent stated that they bike,
and 9 percent stated that they take the bus.

Similar to the previous question, a majority
of people in Banning currently drive as their
primary form of transportation.

Desired Walking & Bicycling
Improvements
Respondents were asked to designate what
destinations they would like to see walking
and bicycling improvements. Of the options
provided, the three most desirable locations
in need of improvement were parks, shopping
centers, and schools.

How do you get your local parks and community
centers?
Where would you like to see better walking and
bicycling routes to?
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT How often do you bike in your community?
How often do you walk in your community?
Walking and Bicycling Patterns
To get a better sense of the respondents
current walking and biking patterns, the next
two questions asked how often they walk and
bike in their community. The overall goal of
the ATP is to increase active transportation
numbers so getting a baseline of how many
current walkers and bicyclists exist within
survey respondents was important.

Generally, how often survey respondents walk
around their community ranges evenly from
never to daily. However, over half of survey
respondents never bike in their community.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT What would make it easier for you to walk more in your
community?
What would make it easier for you to bike more in your
community?
Infrastructure Improvements to
Encourage Walking & Bicycling
The next pair of questions asked respondents
to state what features would encourage them
to walk and bike more in their community.

A follow up question was also asked asking
respondents to state which infrastructure
improvements would facilitate them to reach
transit stops.

The five most selected options that would
make it easier for survey respondents to walk
more were: adding missing sidewalks, street
lighting, multi-use paths, wider sidewalks, and
signalized pedestrian crossings.

For bicycle infrastructure improvements
that would make it easier to bike more the
five most selected options were: bike paths
away from the street, protected or painted
bike lanes, street lighting, bike parking, and a
bikeshare program.
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT When you walk, bike, skate, or scooter, do you do it for:

What would make it easier for you to reach transit stops in the City of Banning and neighboring cities?
Infrastructure Improvements to
Increase Transit Use
The five most selected options by survey
respondents that would make it easier for
them to reach a transit stops in the City
and neighboring cities were: sidewalk
improvements, street lighting, bus shelters,
crosswalk improvements, and signalized
pedestrian crossings.

The People’s ATP Needs
Respondents were asked to state when they
walk, bike, skate, or scooter, do they do it
for recreation/health, out of necessity to run
errands, commuting, or other. 79 percent
of respondents stated that they do it for
recreation/health, 24 percent do it out of
necessity, and 18 percent do it to commute.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Encourage use of ATP Methods
Respondents were asked to vote on some
proposed alternate transportation methods
that would encourage them to visit
destinations more frequently. Of the proposed
transportation methods included within the
options provided, 31 percent of respondents
voted for multi-passenger vehicles (vanpool),
22 percent voted for a bikeshare program,
19 percent voted for neighborhood electric
vehicles, and 9 percent voted for a scooter
share program.

What other methods of active transportation/travel do
you use?
What other forms of transportation would encourage
you to visit destinations more frequently?
Other Methods of ATP/Travel Used
To get a better sense of other methods
people use for active transportation, the next
question asked respondents what alternate
methods they use to move around actively.
59 percent of respondents said not applicable
meaning they primarily move around actively
by walking and biking when choosing active
transportation. 17 percent stated that they
move around using scooters, 11 percent
stated that they push strollers, and 11 percent
stated that they rollerblade/ skate.
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Which mode of transportation would you use more
often for regional connectivity (visiting neighboring
cities such as Beaumont) if improvements were made?
Regional Connectivity
When asked what mode of transportation
survey respondents would mostly use for
regional connectivity if improvements were
made, 45 percent of respondents said they
would use public transit, 40 percent would
bike, 35 percent would use on-demand
shuttles, 18 percent would use vanpool/
carpool programs, and 9 percent said other.

Those that selected other primarily said they
would drive.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Open Ended Question Additional Comments
Respondents were given a chance to leave an open answer as to why they either do or don’t currently use active transportation to move around.

IT HELPS KEEP

THEM HEALTHY
DO NOT

CURRENTLY OWN

A VEHICLE
IT IS

SUSTAINABLE

WHY PEOPLE CURRENTLY USE

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

WHY PEOPLE CURRENTLY DO NOT USE

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

PREFER TO DRIVE

UNRELIABLE PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

UNCOMFORTABLE

BUS STOPS

LACK OF

INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY

CONCERNS
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70 RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT 4.1 OVERVIEW This chapter includes project recommendations meant to
improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at and around bus stops.

The recommendations are designed to help the City of Banning allocate funds as they become available and compete for grant funds as opportunities arise. The chapter begins with an overview of the different types of built infrastructure that have been designed throughout California. This “Toolbox” includes active transportation recommendations for bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming treatments. 4.2 TOOLBOX 4.2.1 BICYCLE FAC

ILITIES
Class I: Multi-Use Paths
Class I multi-use paths (frequently referred to as “bicycle paths”) are physically separated from motor vehicle travel routes, with exclusive rights-of-way for non-motorized users like bicyclists and pedestrians.

They require physical buffers to ensure safety and comfort of the user.

Class II: Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle lanes are one-way facilities that carry bicycle traffic in the same direction as the adjacent motor vehicle traffic. They are typically located along the right side of the street (although can be on the left side) and are between the adjacent travel lane and curb, road edge, or parking lane. They are not physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.

Class III: Bicycle Routes
A bicycle route is a suggested bicycle corridor marked by signs designating a preferred street between destinations. They are recommended where traffic volumes and roadway speeds are 35 mph or less.

Standard golf carts can be combined with bicycles in bicycle lanes as they are generally about four feet wide and eight feet long. Golf cart/ bicycle lanes should be striped to be eight-feet wide, though sevenfeet wide Class II lanes are permissible, and in some instances, these Class I: Multi-Use Path
Class II: Bicycle Lane
Golf Cart/Bicycle Lane
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS lanes may be reduced to six-feet wide, with the approval of the City engineer. Allowing golf carts to use bicycle lanes is common practice from Beaumont to the High Desert and beyond.

Class IV: Separated Bikeways
Separated Bikeways, sometimes called cycle tracks, are on-street bicycle facilities with a physical separation between the bikeway and vehicle travel lanes usually with flexible posts, planters, or poured concrete. Often times, Class IV bikeways are parking-protected, where parked cars offer a buffer from traveling cars.

Shared Lane Markings (“Sharrows”)
The shared lane marking is commonly used where parking is allowed adjacent to the travel lane. It is now common practice to center them within the typical vehicular travel route in the rightmost travel lane to ensure adequate separation between bicyclists and parked vehicles. Many cities install sharrows over a green background to enhance visibility.

Neighborways
A neighborway, sometimes called a bicycle boulevard, is an approach to reduce traffic, slow car speed, and improve safety for those biking, walking, and rolling on quiet residential streets. They are typically located on more narrow, slow speed streets and combined with other traffic calming infrastructure like speed tables.

Green-Colored Transition Striping
Intersection or mid-block crossing markings indicate the intended path of bicyclists. Colored striping can be used to highlight conflict areas between bicyclists and vehicles, such as where bicycle lanes merge across motor vehicle turn lanes.

Prohibiting Parking in Bike Lanes
The 2023 MUTCD allows, for the first time, daylighting of intersections using only paint and flexposts, something that is recommended throughout Banning to improve safety and encourage walking and biking. Daylighting refers to prohibited parking near the intersection to improve visibility, hence “daylighting” the intersection with more “light” and visibility. Moreover, it is the recommendation of this ATP Class III: Bicycle Route
Class IV: Separated Bikeway
Sharrow
Green-Colored Transition Striping
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT that, for highways and arterials within the City of Banning, parking is prohibited in bike lanes that are curb adjacent, including on Wilson Street.

Edge Lane Roads
An edge lane roads, sometimes referred to as advisory bike lanes, is a preferred space for bicyclists and motorists to operate on narrow streets that would otherwise be a shared roadway. Roads with edge lane roads accommodate low to moderate volumes of two-way motor vehicle traffic and provide a safer space for bicyclists with little or no widening of the paved roadway surface.

Due to their reduced cross section requirements, edge lane roads have the potential to open up more roadways to accommodate comfortable bicycle travel.

Bike Boxes
A bike box is a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists a safe and visible way to wait ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase. This positioning helps encourage bicyclists traveling straight through not to wait against the curb for the signal change.

Signage and Wayfinding
Signage and wayfinding on all streets and bicycle routes are intended to identify routes to both bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, provide destination information and branding, and to inform all users of changes in road way conditions. Specifically for bicyclists, signage may consist of a pavement marking network to help guide bicyclists to their des tinations or the identity of the bicycle route. Signs are often placed at key decision point locations to guide and reduce potential conflicts. Signage can be applicable to golf carts, or low-speed vehicles (LSV), but they must be streetle gal, registered, and licensed for the road to use on a public street, including in a bicycle lane. 4.2.2 TRAFFIC CALM
ING
Traffic calming involves changes in street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures to reduce traffic speeds and/or cut-through motor vehicle traffic volumes. The intent of traffic calming is to alter driver behavior and to improve street Signage and Wayfinding
Bicycle Facility Signage
Edge Lane Roads
Bike Boxes
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS safety, livability, and other public purposes. Other techniques consist of operational measures such as police enforcement and speed displays.

There is currently a proposal to build the “Westward Avenue extension” that connects Westward Avenue to Sun Lakes Boulevard.

This project could potentially lead to overflow traffic from the I-10 corridor to instead use the Westward Avenue extension. This ATP recommends implementing traffic calming treatments along Westward Avenue once the extension is built to minimize the cutthrough traffic, and the associated impact to the neighborhood. The following treatments are possible traffic calming solutions.

Speed Limit Recommendation
The 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the national standard for traffic engineering, was published in December of 2023. In a historic update it no longer requires municipalities to use the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic when setting speed limits. The 85th percentile speed is often mistakenly called the “average speed.” It’s not the average speed, but it’s usually not far off. It is the speed at or below which 85% of motorists drive on a given road, unaffected by slower traffic or poor weather. This speed indicates the speed that most motorists on the road consider safe and reasonable under ideal conditions, and consequently was used as a gauge for setting speed limits. While this makes sense on certain roadways, like limited access freeways, the Manual recognizes that it does not make sense for all streets, especially streets where there are significant numbers of people walking and biking.

Many communities in the United States are modernizing their approach to setting speed limits. Cities including Boston, Portland, Seattle, Charlotte and Madison, Wisconsin, among others, have lowered their speed limits in recent years as part of their Vision Zero plans to prioritize safety over speed.

Section 2B.13 of the 10th edition of the MUTCD states that: “When a speed limit within a speed zone is posted, it should be within 5 mph of the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic.”
However, section 2B.21 of the 11th edition of the MUTCD is distinctly different, stating that: “On urban and suburban arterials, and on Proposed Westward Avenue Extension Location
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT rural arterials that serve as main streets through developed areas of communities, the 85th-percentile speed should not be used to set speed limit s without consideration of all factors described in Paragraph 7” which states that one should: “Consider whether changes to geometric features, enforcement, and/or other speed reduction countermeasures might improve compliance with the posted speed limit . A similar approach should be used if the results of past speed studies indicate that the 85th-percentile speed has consistently increased.”
It is the recommendation of this report that the City of Banning pursue a 20 mph city wide speed limit for local roadways, unless otherwise posted.

Roundabouts/Traffic Circles
A roundabout is a circular intersection with yield control at its entry that allows a driver to proceed at controlled speeds in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. Roundabouts are designed to maximize motorized and non-motorized traffic through their innovative design that includes reconfigured sidewalks, bikeway bypasses, high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian flashing beacons, and other traffic measures. Roundabouts can be implemented on most streets but may require additional right-of-way.

A traffic circle is a small-scale traffic calming measure commonly applied at uncontrolled intersections on low volume, local residential streets. They lower traffic speeds on each approach and typically avoid or reduce right-of-way conflicts because the overall footprint is smaller compared to roundabouts. Traffic circles may be installed using simple markings or raised islands but are best accompanied with drought-tolerant landscaping or other attractive vertical elements.

Signals and Warning Devices
Traditional pedestrian signals with countdown timers remain the gold standard for high quality pedestrian crossings, although some cases warrant new signal technologies. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are special signals used to warn and control traffic at unsignalized locations to assist pedestrians in crossing a street via a marked crosswalk. PHBs include a “red phase” requiring vehicles to come to a full stop while Roundabout
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For example, the intersection of Sun Lakes Boulevard and Twin Hills Drive is relatively large and unsignalized, yet there is a demand for people crossing the intersection by golf cart, by foot, and by other nonmotorized means. The FHWA guide for improving pedestrian safety at uncontrolled crossing locations points to Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) as a desirable option for an intersection like this where a full traffic signal may not be warranted for a variety of reasons.

Installing a PHB would be an excellent option for the intersection of Sun Lakes Boulevard and Twin Hills Drive.

Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs)
LPIs give pedestrians about 3-7 seconds of a head start to enter the crosswalk at an intersection before vehicles get a green light.

Speed Displays
Speed displays measure the speed of approaching vehicles by radar and inform drivers of their speeds using an LED display. Speed displays contribute to increased traffic safety because they are particularly effective in getting drivers traveling ten or more miles per hour over the speed limit to reduce their speed.

Light-Up Stop Signs
Light-up stop signs are eye-catching stop signs that use flashing LED to encourage motor vehicle drivers to properly stop for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Traffic Diverters
A traffic diverter is a roadway design feature placed in a roadway to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering into or exiting from the street.

Speed Display
Traffic Diverter
Signals and Warning Devices
Light-Up Stop Signs
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Chicanes are a series of narrowings or curb extensions that alternate from one side of the street to the other forming an S-shaped path. Chicanes reduce drivers’ speeds by causing them to shift their horizontal path of travel.

Speed Cushions
Speed cushions are a form of vertical traffic calming with wheel cutouts that allow emergency vehicles to easily pass. Speed cushions help to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian safety.

Truck Aprons
Truck aprons allow large vehicles, such as: trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles, to turn without striking people walking, rolling, or bicycling, or fixed objects. They are located between the road surface and the sidewalk, or inner circle of a roundabout. The pavement is raised slightly to encourage light vehicles on the main road surface.

Reflective Border on Signal Heads
Reflective borders on signal heads improves visibility of signal heads with a backplate and is made even more conspicuous by framing it with a yellow retroreflective border. These are more visible in both daytime and nighttime conditions.

Hardened Center Lines
Hardened centerlines are small rubber barriers next to crosswalks that require people driving to make slower, squarer left-hand turns. This small change has been proven to significantly slow down vehicle speeds at crosswalks and improve safety for people in the crosswalk.

Neckdowns
Neckdowns narrow a street by extending the sidewalk or widening the landscape area to give the perception that speeds should be reduced.

One-Way Couplets
One-way couplets are a pair of parallel one-way streets with motor vehicle traffic traveling in opposing directions. Couplets are often used in high-volume areas to manage and increase capacity of travel.

Speed Cushions
Hardened Center Lines
Truck Apron
Chicane
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School pick-up/drop off zones are designated areas typically managed by schools where school buses and parent and guardian motor vehicles can drop off and pick up children.

4.2.3 PEDESTRIAN TREATMENTS
Enhanced Crosswalk Markings
Enhanced crosswalk markings are designed to both guide pedestrians and to alert drivers of a crossing location. The bold pattern is intended to enhance visual awareness. Cities in Southern California often install “Continental” style or “Ladder” style markings due to their higher contrast on a roadway.

Curb Extensions
Curb extensions extend the curb line outward into the travel way, reducing the pedestrian crossing distance. Typically occurring at intersections, they increase pedestrian visibility, reduce the distance a pedestrian must cross, and reduce vehicular delay. Curb extensions must be installed in locations where they will not interfere with bicycle lanes or separated bikeways. If both treatments are needed, additional design features such as ramps, or half-sized curb extensions should be considered.

Refuge Islands
Refuge islands provide pedestrians and bicyclists a relatively safe place within an intersection and midblock crossing to pause and observe before crossing the next lane of traffic.

Mid-Block Crossings
Mid-block crossings provide convenient locations for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross thoroughfares in areas with infrequent intersection crossings or where the nearest intersection creates substantial out-of-direction travel. Mid-block crossings should be paired with additional traffic-control devices such as traditional pedestrian signals, PHBs, RRFBs, LED enhanced flashing signs, and/ or refuge islands.

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Continuous sidewalks are a continuation across an intersection without a break in the footpath. The footpath continues at the same level through an intersection and onto the next block.

Senior Zones
Designated senior zones can be enhanced with street signage, increased crossing times at traffic signals, benches, bus stops with shelters, and pedestrian lighting.

Special Intersection Paving and Crosswalk Art
Special intersection paving and crosswalk art provide unique opportunities at intersections to highlight crossings or key civic or commercial locations, while breaking the visual monotony of asphalt. Intersection paving treatments and crosswalk art can integrate context- sensitive colors, textures, and scoring patterns.

Paving treatments and crosswalk art do not define a crosswalk and should not be seen as a safety measure. Standard transverse or longitudinal high visibility crosswalk markings are still required.

Lighting
Pedestrian-scale lighting provides many practical and safety benefits, such as illuminating the path and making crossing walkers and bicyclists more visible to drivers. Lighting can also be designed to be fun, artistic, and interactive. 4.2.4 TRANSIT STOP AMEN ITIES
Transit stop amenities such as shelters with overhead protection, seating, trash receptacles, and lighting are essential for encouraging people to make use of public transit.

Real-Time Bus Information
Real-time bus information allows riders to predict their journey and manage their time more effectively. This increases the convenience of transit for riders by providing an accurate, updated location of their bus.

Real-Time Bus Information
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Transit stop amenities such as shelters with overhead protection, seating, trash receptacles, and lighting are essential for encouraging people to use public transit.

Floating Bus Island
A floating bus island is located between travel lanes and bike lanes where transit passengers board and alight transit vehicles. Pedestrians cross the bike lane when traveling to or from the platform where the bus stop is located. This eliminates conflict between bicyclists traveling in bike lanes and transit vehicles that must pull curbside to load and unload passengers.

4.2.5 PLACEMAKING
Parklets
Parklets are made by converting one or two parking stalls into spaces for outdoor seating, public art, or other outdoor amenities that improve the streetscape experience.

Community Art
Displaying community art is a great way to engage the residents. Community art projects can include wall murals, intersection murals, creative crosswalk art, sidewalk chalk art, or sculptures.

Furnishings and Public Art
Transit shelters, bicycle racks, seating, and public art provide important amenities for functionality, design, and vitality of the urban environment.

They announce that the street is a safe and comfortable place to be and provide visual detail and interest.

Wayfinding Signage
Wayfinding signage is a fundamental element of a comprehensive bicycling, walking, and trail network. Effective wayfinding systems communicate designated corridors, destinations, and other points of interest throughout a community. Wayfinding signage should be designed with local design aesthetics in mind.

Public Art
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Monument signs can serve as powerful tools that welcome people to visit, engage, and enjoy a space or area in a unique way. These signs often reflect the character or personality of the culture and are usually located near popular points of interest or at intermediary gathering spaces along a corridor.

4.2.6 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Street Trees
Street trees are located alongside the sidewalk in a landscape parkway to provide a shaded, more comfortable pedestrian experience.

Landscape Parkways
Landscape parkways are a planting strip between a sidewalk and a roadway and can have street trees, decorative rocks, or bioswales.

Parkways provide a greater social and environmental benefit by countering urban heat island and increasing pedestrian comfort by cooling the sidewalk and they sequester carbon, can reduce noise from road traffic, and provide a safety buffer for people walking from vehicle traffic.

Stormwater Capturing
Stormwater capturing is the collection of abundant or precipitated water in an urban area that is transferred over to the nearest reservoir.

Once it is collected, stormwater capture technology reuses its water supply resource.

Bioswales
Bioswales are a type of open channel that has vegetations and rocks to slow down and filter stormwater runoff as it absorbs into the land replenishes the water table or flows into a drain.

Street Trees
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4.3 CITYWIDE BICYCLE

NETWORK
Table 4-1 and Figure 4-1 highlight the proposed
Citywide bicycle network displaying a well
connected Banning. Once implemented,
residents and visitors alike will be able to cycle
around the city, visiting key destinations such
as the downtown core, schools, parks, and the
Banning Public Library. The proposed network
not only has an interconnected local bicycle
network, but regional connection to the
neighboring City of Beaumont along Ramsey
Street, Wilson Street, Sun Lakes Boulevard,
and Highland Springs Avenue. Both the SCAG
and WRCOG active transportation networks
identify regional connections throughout
Riverside County and through Banning via
Ramsey Street, incorporating the I-10 Bypass.

Upon completion of the I-10 bypass, bicyclists
will also be able to safely and comfortably
travel to the community of Cabazon.

The Citywide bicycle network was developed
by first dividing Banning streets into primary
and secondary corridors based on street
classification and number of lanes. Primary
corridors were four-lane major and arterial
highways and secondary arterials, and were
to receive treatments of Class II bicycle
lanes and buffered bicycle lanes, or Class IV
separated bikeways. Secondary corridors were
primarily two-lane collector roads and were
to implement neighborway treatments of
edge land roads and speed tables or cushions,
or at a minimum to install Class III bicycle
routes with shared lane markings. These
recommendations were then modified on a
case-by-case basis with input from City staff
and feedback from the Stakeholder Advisory
Committee.

Table 4-1: Citywide Bicycle Network Ranking

PROJECT
NUMBER

STREET NAME TO FROM
1 E Williams Street Sunset Avenue N Hathaway Street
2 Nicolet Street McGovern Avenue N Hathaway Street
3 N 16th Street Highland Springs Avenue W Ramsey Street 4 W Wilson Street Highland Springs Avenue N Blanchard Street 5 E Ramsey Street (mid) Sunset Avenue 8th Street
6 E Ramsey Street (east) Sunset Avenue 8th Street
7 Sunrise Avenue W Wilson Street Nicolet Street
8 N 8th Street W Indian School Lane W Ramsey Street
9 S 8th Street W Ramsey Street Westward Avenue
10 Omar Street W Wilson Street W Ramsey Street
11 W Ramsey Street Highland Springs Avenue Sunset Avenue 12 Sunset Avenue North of W Wilson Street W Westward Avenue 13 N 22nd Street Sunset Avenue W Ramsey Street
14 San Gorgonio Avenue Bluff Street Old Idyllwild Road
15 E Westward Avenue Sunset Avenue San Gorgonio Avenue
16 N Almond Way E George Street Nicolet Street
17 E George Street N Almond Way N Blanchard Street
18 Hargrave Street E Repplier Road E Porter Street
19 W Lincoln Street Sunset Avenue San Gorgonio Avenue
20 N Evans Street E George Street E Williams Street
21 N Blanchard Street E Indian School Lane E George Street 22 22nd Street W Ramsey Street W Westward Avenue
23 N Hathaway Street Morongo Road E Ramsey Street
24 Charles Street San Gorgonio Avenue East of wastewater ponds 25 E Indian School Lane San Gorgonio Avenue N Blanchard Street 26 Highland Home Road 14th Street W Ramsey Street
27 W Jacinto View Road Omar Street McGovern Avenue
28 Sun Lake Boulevard Highland Springs Avenue S Highland Home Road 29 W Westward Avenue S Highland Home Road Sunset Avenue 30 McGovern Avenue W Wilson Street W Jacinto View Road
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4.4 PROJECT

PRIORITIZATION
Developing the project prioritization criteria
was a combined data-driven and interactive
process consisting of cumulative scores
derived from the various criteria, shown
in Table 4-2. The project list with assigned
scores is shown in Appendix D - Citywide
Project List with Assigned Scores. The
prioritization process was developed in
collaboration with the Stakeholder Advisory
Group (SAG), City Staff, and with equity for
all users and transportation modes in mind.

The various criteria included equity impacts
using CalEnviroScreen and elements of the
Propensity Model. The Propensity Model
incorporates many factors such as median
income and vehicle ownership to highlight
areas of the City where active transportation
modes may provide the most benefit.

Proximity to schools is also an important
factor to prioritize projects, especially with
youth that must walk or bicycle to school.

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION
School Zone
(max. 100)
The number of schools within 1/4 mile of each corridor segment was counted, then the quantity was converted to a score between 0 to 100 based on all other segments analyzed. One segment had seven schools within a 1/4 mile and was given a score of 100.

Segments that had one school within a 1/4 mile got a score of 29. Excel mathematical functions were used to set a maximum score of 100 relative to all segment quantities of schools within 1/4 mile.

Propensity
(max. 100)
GIS mapping tools were used to quantify the number ‘origin’ points and ‘destination’ areas across the entire city that are adjacent to each corridor segment. ‘Destination’ points included entry points to schools, parks, businesses and other public facilities. These points were used to quantify the number of destinations within a 1/4 mile of a road segment. ‘Origin’ areas are based on census tract polygons and associated census data including commuting characteristics and lower income areas that may have a greater quantity of bicyclists and pedestrians that travel by non-motor-vehicle means. Area scores for destinations and origins were stacked and totaled across the city to generate a gradation of areas with high or low propensity for non-motor-vehicle means of transportation.

Destination and origin quantities ranged from 15 to 32, then Excel mathematical functions were used to set a maximum score of 100 relative to all other segments.

B/P Crashes
(max. 100)
Vehicle crashes with bicyclists and pedestrians were totaled per mile of each road segment to identify segments where higher levels of crashes occur. Segments with higher quantities of crashes were scored higher so problematic locations would be a priority for infrastructure upgrades. Excel mathematical functions were used to set a maximum score of 100 relative to all other segments.

Equity
(max. 100)
Equity for all locations around the City is based on the CalEnviroScreen web page (California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool version 4.0). The web page allows download of GIS maps and data that can be used to quantify environmental conditions at the census tract level. The web page considers exposure to pollution like ozone, diesel particulates, water contaminants, lead risk, certain pesticides, industrial emissions and traffic impacts that can have increased impact on sensitive populations.

Socioeconomic factors like education levels, low-income housing, language challenges, poverty and unemployment are included. The ranking percentiles from the web page were scored to a maximum of 100 relative to adjacent areas, using Excel mathematical functions.

Table 4-2: Project Prioritization Criteria
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RANK PROJECT FROM TO
1 Williams Street
Neighborway 4th Street Hargrave Street
2 Nicolet Street Neighborway Alessandro Street Blanchard Street 3 Wilson Street Sunset Street 8th Street
4 Sunset Avenue Ramsey Street Lincoln Street
5 22nd Street Ramsey Street Lincoln Street
6 San Gorgonio Avenue
North Wilson Street Ramsey Street
7 San Gorgonio Avenue
South Ramsey Street Wesley Street
8 Westward Avenue 8th Street San Gorgonio Avenue
9 Hargrave Street
Neighborway Lincoln Street Charles Street
10 Evans Street Neighborway George Street Williams Street 11 Blanchard Street
Neighborway Wilson Street Hoffer Street
12 Charles Street Neighborway San Gorgonio Avenue Hargrave Street 13 Jacinto View Road
“Horseshoe Loop” Wilson Street Wilson Street
14 4th Street Wilson Street Hays Street
15 Alessandro Street Wilson Street Williams Street

4.5 PRIORITY PROJECTS
To build upon the importance of bicycle and
pedestrian safety around schools, collisions
are another important criteria. Ultimately,
the projects recommended are all in the
underrepresented and underserved areas of
Banning with the goal of increasing safety
for bicycle, pedestrian and other alternative
modes of travel. Table 4-3 in conjunction with
Figure 4-2 demonstrate the top fifteen priority
projects as per the prioritization process.

Table 4-3: Top 15 Priority Projects
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Williams Street
(From 4th Street to Hargrave Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Williams Street corridor is located in central Banning and runs west to east from 4th Street to Hargrave Street. The corridor passes by single-family residential housing, commercial, public and religious institutions, and Central Elementary School. This two-lane road serves as a secondary through route from the center of Banning to eastern Banning and has moderate traffic volumes associated with people traveling to and from the I-10 on and off ramps. Onstreet parallel parking exists along most of the segment. There are no bicycle facilities, but sidewalks are complete except for a portion of the south side between Martin Street and Hargrave Street. One pedestrian collision with a vehicle has occurred on this segment at the intersection of Williams Street and Murray Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4 show recommended improvements for the Williams Street corridor. The proposed improvements along Williams Street include turning the existing two-way road (from 4th Street to San Gorgonio Avenue and from Alessandro Street to Hargrave Street) into an edge lane road with Class III bicycle route facilities and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the corridor and installing a two-way Class IV bikeway with bicycle symbol markings and curb refuge islands on the north side of the segment from San Gorgonio Avenue to Alessandro Street. The proposed Class IV bikeway along this corridor would connect with Class IV bicycle facilities on other corridors to form a loop. Other proposed improvements include installing high-visibility crosswalks at most intersections, speed cushions or tables, parking edge lines, and edge lane markings throughout the segment.

Schools
1 Parks
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1 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

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Nicolet Street Neighborway
(From Alessandro Street to Blanchard Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Nicolet Street corridor is a multi-street project that connects Nicolet Middle School to Hoffer Elementary School. This corridor begins at the intersection of Nicolet Street and Alessandro Street and goes north at Almond Way, east at George Street, and north on Blanchard Street until ending at Hoffer Street. All of the road segments are small secondary two-way residential roads with low traffic volumes. The corridor passes through singlefamily residential housing with parallel on-street parking on both sides of the entire route.

Key attractions along the corridor include Nicolet Middle School, Hoffer Elementary School, and Roosevelt Williams Park. Short segments of Class III bicycle route facilities exist on Nicolet Street, but are not sufficient to provide a safe route to school. Similarly, sidewalks exist in short segments throughout the corridor, but are not complete to provide safe walking conditions. One pedestrian collision with a vehicle was reported on this segment at the intersection of Nicolet Street and Hargrave Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-6 show recommended improvements for the Nicolet Street corridor. The proposed improvements along the corridor include turning the existing twoway road into an edge lane road with Class III bicycle route facilities and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the corridor. Other proposed improvements include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections, speed cushions or tables, parking edge lines, and edge lane markings throughout the segment.

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Wilson Street
(From Sunset Avenue to 8th Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Wilson Street corridor is located in north central Banning and runs west to east from Sunset Avenue to 8th Street. The corridor is a primary east-west connector road with high daily traffic volumes. Most of the corridor passes by single-family residential housing, as well as Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School, undeveloped land, and some religious institutions. On-street parallel parking is permitted along the entire length of the segment. There are no bicycle facilities and most of the sidewalks are complete except for some sections along undeveloped land. Two pedestrian collisions with a vehicle have occurred along this segment - one resulting in a fatality at the intersection of Wilson Street and 20th Street and one resulting in injury at the intersection of Wilson Street and 10th Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-7 to Figure 4-9 shows recommended improvements for the Wilson Street corridor. The cross-section for the proposed improvements along Wilson Street include various cross-sections. From Sunset Avenue to 16th Street, the cross-section will remove parking and add a buffered bike lane on both sides of the street, where possible. From 16th Street to 8th Street, the cross-section will remove parking, add a bike lane on both sides of the street, and add a student pick-up and drop-off zone on the north side of the street along Susan B Coombs Intermediate School. In general the project includes installing Class II bicycle lanes with bicycle symbol markings and green conflict striping, high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections, and an RRFB at 12th Street on the east leg.

Schools
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10th
St
8th St
Add pedestrian refuge island
Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings
Add parking edge line
Add parking edge line
Add bicycle lane
10th
St
Project End
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add bulb outs
Add student pick up and drop off lane
Figure 4-9: Wilson Street Concept
Susan B. Coombs
Intermediate School
, an HSIP-funded project
Add student pick up and drop off lane
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Sunset Avenue
(From Ramsey Street to Lincoln Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Sunset Avenue corridor runs north to south from Ramsey Street to Lincoln Street and serves as a primary collector that passes under the I-10 freeway. The segment passes through commercial retail land uses north of the I-10 overpass and undeveloped land south of the overpass. There are four vehicle travel lanes, some left turn lanes, and an elevated railway bridge along this corridor. Due to traffic volumes and travel lane complexity, there is no on-street parking on this segment. There are no bicycle facilities along this corridor, but sidewalks are complete throughout the segment. Three pedestrian collisions with a vehicle have occurred on this corridor - two at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Ramsey Street and one at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Lincoln Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-10 shows recommended improvements for the Sunset Avenue corridor. The proposed improvements along Sunset Avenue include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections, Class III bicycle route symbols from Ramsey Street to the southern I-10 on and off-ramps, and Class II bicycle lanes with bicycle symbol markings from the southern I-10 on and off-ramps to Lincoln Street.

Schools
0 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
3 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.25 miles
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0 40' 80' Ramsey St
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Sunset Ave
Sunset Ave
Lincoln
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R/R
Add high visibility crosswalks Add bike symbol markings Add bicycle lane Add bike symbol markings Add bicycle lane
Add high visibility crosswalks
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-10: Sunset Avenue Concept
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22nd Street
(From Ramsey Street to Lincoln Street)
Cost Estimate
$--
Existing Conditions:

The 22nd Street corridor is in central Banning and runs north to south from Ramsey Street to Lincoln Street. The corridor serves as a primary collector that passes under the I-10 freeway to connect northern Banning to southern Banning. The segment passes through commercial retail land uses north of the I-10 overpass and single-family residential housing south of the overpass. To accommodate traffic from the I-10 on and off-ramps, there are four vehicle travel lanes and three left turn pockets. Additionally, an at-grade railroad crossing exists on the south side of the I-10 overpass. There is no on-street parking on the north side of the I-10 due to traffic volumes and travel lane complexity, however, on-street parallel parking exists south of the I-10. There are no bicycle facilities along the corridor and sidewalks are missing south of the I-10. No pedestrian or bicycle collisions have been reported on this segment.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-11 shows recommended improvements for the 22nd Street corridor. The proposed improvements along 22nd Street include installing Class II bicycle lanes with bicycle symbol markings and green conflict striping, as well as high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections.

Schools
0 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
0 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.25 miles
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Add high visibility crosswalks
Ramsey
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22nd St
Lincoln
St
off
ramp
on
ramp
I-10
I-10
off
ramp
on
ramp
R/R
22nd St
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-11: 22nd Street Concept
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San Gorgonio North
(From Wilson Street to Hays Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The San Gorgonio Avenue corridor runs north to south from Wilson Street to Hays Street. Land uses along the corridor include parks and recreation facilities, schools, religious institutions, commercial, retail, and some single-family residential housing. Key attractions along the corridor include the Banning Community Center, Banning Senior Center, Aquatic Center, Repplier Park, Carpenter Hamilton Park, Nicolet Middle School, and Central Elementary School. With the numerous attractions along this route, it sees a high volume of daily traffic and a pedestrian collision with a vehicle was recorded at the intersection of San Gorgonio and Westward Avenue. On-street parallel parking is permitted throughout most of the corridor. Sidewalks are provided along most of the segment with the only gap between Wilson Street and George Street on both sides. Class III bicycle route facilities exist along the corridor with sharrow markings.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-12 shows recommended improvements for the San Gorgonio Avenue corridor. The proposed improvements along San Gorgonio Avenue include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections and installing a Class IV two-way separated bikeway. Improvements include removing the southbound vehicle travel lane from Wilson Street to Williams Street to create space for a two-way Class IV bikeway with bicycle symbol markings and curb refuge islands on the east side of the segment. The proposed Class IV bikeway along this corridor would connect with Class IV bicycle facilities on other corridors to form a loop. Two-way vehicular traffic can resume alongside the recommended Class IV bikeway from Williams Street to the south. Parking should be kept where there is housing but if there is no residential housing it is recommended to remove on-street parking.

Additionally, the extension of the existing parkway is recommended between Wilson Street and George Street to maintain consistency for vehicular traffic. This project creates an opportunity for increasing sidewalks and the pedestrian realm, potentially adding placemaking and activating the space.

Schools
3 Parks
2 Pedestrian Collision
1 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

1.33 miles
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Wilson
St
George
St
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San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
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Nicolet
St
Williams
St
Add 2-way Class 4 bikeway
Add bike symbol markings Hays St
Matchline - see next page top left
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add curb refuge islands for bikes at intersections
Project Start
Add pick-up/drop-off lane
Figure 4-12: San Gorgonio North Concept
Extend landscape parkway
No parking zone No parking zone
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San Gorgonio Avenue South
(From Ramsey Street to Wesley Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The San Gorgonio Avenue corridor runs north to south from Ramsey Street to Wesley Street and connects Downtown Banning to Banning High School, passing a freeway overpass and railroad crossing. Land use along the corridor is mostly single family residential, with undeveloped land and some industrial and commercial. On-street parallel parking is permitted only north of I-10 and “no parking” signage is posted along Banning High School. There is a complete sidewalk network north of the I-10, and partial sidewalk network to the south. The west edge sidewalk south of the freeway is asphalt, less than five feet wide, has numerous obstructions, and is not ADA compliant. There are ADA compliant sidewalks alongside Banning High School and the east edge between Garcia’s Tire & Truck Trailer Repair shop and Barbour Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-13 and Figure 4-14 shows recommended improvements for the San Gorgonio Avenue corridor. The proposed improvements along San Gorgonio Avenue include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections and installing bicycle facilities. From Ramsey Street to Bryant Street, the plan is to install a Class IV two-way separated bikeway that connects with the bikeway from Ramsey Street to Wilson Street to the north. From Bryant Street to Wesley Street, the plan is to install Class II bicycle lanes with green striping and bicycle symbols along both sides of the road. The Class II bicycle lanes include green striping with thermoplastic and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the road. Green conflict striping is proposed across intersections to alert drivers that bicyclists may be crossing and encourage slower vehicular speeds during merge conditions.

Schools
1 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
1 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.5 miles
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Ramsey
St
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San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
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Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings Livingston St
I-10
Bryant
St
Lincoln
St
Barbour
St
I-10
R/R
R/R
Transition from Class 4 to Class 2 bike lanes on both sides of road Matchline - see next page top left
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add 2-way Class 4 bikeway
Project Start
Figure 4-13: San Gorgonio Avenue South Concept
Loading zone
Note: SR-243 south of Lincoln Street is Caltrans Right of Way. 117
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Westward
Ave
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San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
San Gorgonio Ave
Charles
St
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Wesley
St
Add bike lanes
Add bike symbol markings
Matchline - see previous page bottom right
Add high visibility crosswalks
Project End
Figure 4-14: San Gorgonio Avenue South Concept Implement traffic study at this intersection to see if a roundabout or other traffic control device is
warranted due to school proximity
Note: SR-243 south of Lincoln Street is Caltrans Right of Way.

Add student pick up and drop off lane
Add student pick up and drop off lane
Add student pick up and drop off lane
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Westward Avenue
(From 8th Street to San Gorgonio Avenue)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Westward Avenue corridor is located in south central Banning and runs west to east from 8th Street to San Gorgonio Avenue. The segment passes through singlefamily residential housing, undeveloped land, and Banning High School and provides an important connection for students traveling to school. The narrow two-way road has on-street parallel parking on both sides of the road, except for in front of Banning High School. There are no bicycle facilities and sidewalks are missing along the undeveloped sections on the south side of the corridor. One pedestrian collision with a vehicle has occurred at the intersection of Westward Avenue and San Gorgonio Avenue and one bicycle collision with a vehicle has occurred at the intersection of Westward Avenue and Valet Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-15 and Figure 4-16 show two options for recommended improvements for the Westward Avenue corridor. The proposed improvements for one option along Westward Avenue includes installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections, Class III bicycle route markings from 8th Street to San Gorgonio Avenue, and Class II bicycle lanes in front of Banning High School. The proposed improvements for the other option along Westward Avenue includes installing similar amenities but instead of Class III bicycle route markings, the option calls for installing a Class I multi-use path on the south side of the street, from 8th Street to 4th Street, and will be soft surface to accommodate horses.

Schools
1 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
1 Bicyclist Collisions
1 Project Length

0.5 miles
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 8th St Matchline - see lower left Matchline - see top right Westward Ave
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Westward Ave
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Westward Ave
Valet
St
Pombreden
Cir
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Cir
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Ln
4th St
San Gorgonio Ave
Jaccard
Cir
Add bike symbol markings Add high visibility crosswalks Add high visibility crosswalks
Add parking edge line
Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-15: Westward Avenue Concept 1 (without Horse Path) 121
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT 8th St Matchline - see lower left Matchline - see top right Westward Ave
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Westward Ave
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Valet
St
Pombreden
Cir
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Cir
Preferred
Ln
4th St
San Gorgonio Ave
Jaccard
Cir
Add bike symbol markings Add high visibility crosswalks Add high visibility crosswalks
Add parking edge line
Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings
Project Start
Project End
Add separated two-way multi-use path
Figure 4-16: Westward Avenue Concept 2 (with multi-purpose trail) 122
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Project 9
Hargrave Street Neighborway
(From Lincoln Street to Charles Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Hargrave Street corridor is located in southeast Banning and runs north to south from Lincoln Street to Charles Street. Land uses along the segment are mostly single-family residential housing, but also include Lions Park, a religious institution, and undeveloped land. This two-way residential road serves as a secondary connector for people traveling to Banning High School via Charles Street. The street has moderate traffic levels due to students traveling to school. On-street parallel parking exists on both sides of the segment. Most of the sidewalks are missing along this segment and there are no bicycle facilities. No pedestrian or bicycle collisions have been reported on this segment.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-17 shows recommended improvements for the Hargrave Street corridor. The proposed improvements along Hargrave Street include installing Class II bicycle lanes with bicycle symbol markings for a stretch near the Lincoln Street intersection and between Westward Avenue and Charles Street. In between the proposed Class II bicycle lanes, it is recommended that the existing two-way road be turned into an edge lane road with Class III bicycle route facilities and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the corridor. Other proposed improvements include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections and speed cushions or tables, parking edge lines, and edge lane markings throughout the segment.

Schools
0 Parks
1 Pedestrian Collision
0 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.4 miles
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS Charles St Matchline - see middle right Matchline - see lower left Hargrave St
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Westward
Ave
Barbour
St
Scale: 1 Inch = 80 Feet
0 40' 80'
Hargrave St
Hargrave St
Lincoln
St
Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings Add speed cushion or speed tables approximately 300 ft apart
Add parking edge line
Add edge lane marking
Add bicycle lane
Add parking edge line Add bike symbol markings
Project End
Project Start
Add high visibility crosswalks
Figure 4-17: Hargrave Street Neighborway Concept
Lions
Park
Implement traffic study at these intersections to
see if a roundabout or other traffic control device
is warranted due to school proximity
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Charles Street at Hargrave Street Intersection Recommendation This project includes the intersection of
Charles Street at Hargrave Street, which has a
two-way stop-controlled intersection next to
a popular park, Lions Park. This intersection
has led to high speed driving and collisions.

The recommendation, as seen in the toolbox,
is to add a roundabout. The FHWA cites
research that shows that converting a 2-way
stop controlled intersection to a roundabout
reduces fatalities and injury crashes by 82%.

Because Charles Street at Hargrave
Street is a low volume intersection, the
recommendation is to put in a low-cost
roundabout that Seattle refers to as “traffic
calming circles.” Seattle DOT installs these
for around $70,000 without splitter islands
or other treatments for arterial roadways, as
opposed to the $900,000 average price tag
cited by the FHWA.
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Evans Street Neighborway
(From George Street to Williams Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Evans Street corridor is located in eastern Banning and runs north to south from George Street to Williams Street. Land uses along this corridor include single-family residential housing and a religious institution. This narrow two-way street has very low traffic levels and could provide a calm route for bicyclists to connect to more significant connector roads. On-street parallel parking exists on both sides of the segment, but bicycle facilities and sidewalks are missing. No pedestrian or bicycle collisions have been reported on this segment.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-18 shows recommended improvements for the Evans Street corridor. The proposed improvements along Evans Street include turning the existing two-way road into an edge lane road with Class III bicycle route facilities and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the corridor. Other proposed improvements include installing highvisibility crosswalks at Nicolet Street and Williams Street and speed cushions or tables, parking edge lines, and edge lane markings throughout the segment.

Schools
0 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
0 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.25 miles
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George St
Nicolet St
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Evans St
Jacinto
View Rd
Add parking edge line
Add edge lane marking
Add speed cushion or speed
tables approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-18: Evans Street Neighborway Concept
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Blanchard Street Neighborway
(From Wilson Street to Hoffer Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Schools
1 Parks
1 Pedestrian Collision
1 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.12 miles
Existing Conditions:

The Blanchard Street Neighborway is located along Blanchard Street from Nicolet Street to Hoffer Street. Land use along this route are primarily single family residential, along with Hoffer Elementary School and Roosevelt Williams Park. There are sidewalks on both sides of Blanchard and the east side of Almond Way. There are no bicycle facilities along this route and on-street parallel parking is permitted throughout most of the corridor.

Recommendations:

The addition of this neighborway was selected per community request at the second stakeholder workshop to better reach the eastern edge of the City. Figure 4-19 shows the enhanced neighborway connectivity from Hoffer Elementary School and Roosevelt Williams Park through the residential neighborhood to the Nicolet Street priority project and the proposed two-way Class IV separated bikeway at Nicolet Middle School and Central Elementary School. The Blanchard Street Neighborway proposes installing edge lane road markings to prioritize bicyclists on the already calm residential streets and implements speed tables or speed cushions for additional traffic calming. All intersections will receive high-visibility crosswalks to alert drivers that people may cross these areas and to slow down. These treatments will allow a safe, comfortable, and low stress route for all ages to bicycle.
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Add parking edge line
Add edge lane marking
Add speed cushion or speed
tables approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Project End
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Project Start
Matchline - see bottom right Blanchard St
Blanchard St
Hoffer St
Wilson St
Figure 4-19: Blanchard Street Neighborway Concept
Note: Connects to Project #2 at
Blanchard Street and Nicolet Street
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Charles Street Neighborway
(From San Gorgonio Avenue to Hargrave Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Charles Street corridor is located in southeastern Banning and runs west to east from San Gorgonio Avenue to Hargrave Street. This narrow two-way residential road serves as a secondary connector for people traveling from eastern Banning towards Banning High School, which is located where Charles Street meets San Gorgonio Avenue. The street has moderate traffic levels due to students traveling to school. Most of the corridor is bordered by single-family residential housing except for where Lions Park is located at the corner of Charles Street and Hargrave Street. On-street parking is permitted along most of the segment except for along Lions Park, which has a parking lot. No bicycle facilities exist on this segment and sidewalks exist only on the south side of the street. No pedestrian or bicycle collisions have been reported on this segment.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-20 shows recommended improvements for the Charles Street corridor. The proposed improvements along Charles Street include turning the existing two-way road into an edge lane road with Class III bicycle route facilities and bicycle symbol markings on both sides of the corridor. Other proposed improvements include installing highvisibility crosswalks at all intersections and speed cushions or tables, parking edge lines, and edge lane markings throughout the segment.

Schools
1 Parks
1 Pedestrian Collision
0 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.5 miles
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS San Gorgonio Ave Matchline - see lower left Matchline - see top right Charles St
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Lyons
Cir
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Charles St
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St
Calderon
Way
Hargrave
St
Add parking edge line Add edge lane marking
Add speed cushion or speed tables approximately 300 ft apart Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add bicycle lane
Add bike symbol markings
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-20: Charles Street Neighborway Concept
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Jacinto View Road
(From Wilson Street to Wilson Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Jacinto View Neighborway is a horseshoe-shaped loop off of Wilson Street along Omar Street, Jacinto View Road, and McGovern Avenue. The loop passes mostly single and multi-family housing, with a mobile home park on the eastern leg of McGovern Avenue and some undeveloped land along Omar Street and south of the eastern leg of Jacinto View Road. The narrow two-way residential roads along the loop have low traffic levels, which makes them a promising candidate for bike boulevard treatments to create a traffic calmed roadway known as a “neighborway.”
On-street parallel parking is permitted along these corridors, but not heavily used due to many of the developments facing away from the street. The sidewalk network is mostly complete with the exception of the east side of Omar Street, the east side of McGovern Avenue, and while the south side of Jacinto View Road has sidewalks, they are overgrown with vegetation providing an obstruction to a pedestrian.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-21 to Figure 4-24 show recommended improvements for the Jacinto View Road corridor. The proposed improvements along Jacinto View Road include a Class III shared roadway markings bicycle route on both sides of the corridor by adding edge lane road markings and traffic calming to create a low-speed neighborway. Other proposed improvements include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections,speed tables, and parking edge lines.

Schools
0 Parks
0 Pedestrian Collision
2 Bicyclist Collisions
3 Project Length

1.33 miles
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS Figure 4-21: Jacinto View Road Concept Ramsey St
Jacinto
View Rd
Omar St
CopperleafCt
Omar St
Omar St
Western
Sunset
Rd
Autumn
Gold
CopperleafCt
Scale: 1 Inch = 80 Feet
0 40' 80'
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Wilson
St
Add parking edge line
Add edge lane marking
Add speed cushion or speed tables
approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Project Start
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Omar St
Omar St
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Figure 4-22: Jacinto View Road Concept
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0 40' 80'
41st
St
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Jacinto View Rd
40th
St
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NativeDr
Jacinto View Rd
Jacinto View Rd Winchester Dr
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Add edge lane marking
Add parking edge line
Add speed cushions approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add edge lane marking
Add parking edge line
Add speed cushions approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Omar
St
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS Figure 4-23: Jacinto View Road Concept
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McGovern
Ave
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Sunset Ave
Jacinto View Rd
Jacinto View Rd
Add edge lane marking
Add parking edge line
Add speed cushions approximately 300 ft apart
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Figure 4-24: Jacinto View Road Concept
Jacinto View Rd
Nicolet
St
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McGovern Ave
Wilson St
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0 40' 80'
McGovern Ave
Add bike lane 7 ft wide with 2 ft buffer on both sides of road Add speed cushion or speed tables approximately 300 ft apart Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Remove on-street parking
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Project 14
4th Street
(From Wilson Street to Hays Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The 4th Street corridor is located north of Downtown Banning and runs north to south from Wilson Street to Hays Street. The segment passes by single-family residential housing and Repplier Park. Vehicle travel is limited to two-way residential lanes with low traffic levels. Most of the corridor has parallel on-street residential parking on both sides of the street, except for a segment of diagonal on-street parking adjacent to Repplier Park. No bicycle facilities exist along the corridor. However, most of the segment has complete sidewalks except for the residential block across the street from Repplier Park.

One pedestrian collision with a vehicle was reported on this segment at the intersection of 4th Street and George Street.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-25 shows recommended improvements for the 4th Street corridor. The proposed improvements along 4th Street include installing Class II bicycle lanes with bicycle symbol markings, parking edge lines, and high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections.

Schools
0 Parks
1 Pedestrian Collision
1 Bicyclist Collisions
0 Project Length

0.5 miles
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0 40' 80' Wilson St
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4th St
4th St
Nicolet
St
Williams
St
4th St
George
St
Hays
St
Matchline - see below left
Matchline - see above right
Add parking edge line
Add bike symbol markings
Add high visibility crosswalks
Add bicycle lane
Project Start
Project End
Figure 4-25: 4th Street Concept
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RECOMMENDATIONS CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT Project 15
Alessandro Street
(From Wilson Street to Williams Street)
Cost Estimate
$ --
Existing Conditions:

The Alessandro Street corridor runs north to south from Wilson Street to Williams Street.

Land uses along this segment include Nicolet Middle School and single-family residential housing. Vehicle travel is limited to two-way residential lanes with moderate traffic levels.

On-street parallel parking is permitted along both sides of the street, including along Nicolet Middle School. The segment has complete sidewalks, but no bicycle facilities.

No pedestrian or bicycle collisions have been reported on this segment.

Recommendations:

Figure 4-26 shows recommended improvements for the Alessandro Street corridor.

The proposed improvements along Alessandro Street include installing high-visibility crosswalks at all intersections and removing the northbound vehicle travel lane to create space for a two-way Class IV separated bikeway with bicycle symbol markings and curb refuge islands on the west side of the segment. The proposed Class IV separated bikeway along this corridor would connect with bicycle facilities on other corridors to form a loop.

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4.6 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS
This section highlights six Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) recommendations for the following schools: Banning High School, Central Elementary School, Nicolet Middle School, Hemmerling Elementary School, Susan B Coombs Intermediate School, and Hoffer Elementary School. The project team met with Banning Unified School District to discuss existing conditions and concerns around each selected school and brainstormed preliminary solutions. Each SRTS project is aligned with the proposed citywide bicycle network and aforementioned top 15 priority projects from this ATP, and in some cases, is taken further to recommend a traffic study for a traffic circle or specific locations to enhance pedestrian amenities.

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Located along San Gorgonio Avenue south of the rail crossing is Banning High School. The school is in a rural residential neighborhood. San Gorgonio Avenue is a long street without any traffic calming and residents commented on cars traveling high speeds adjacent to the school. As the only public high school within City limits, Banning High School has a dense student population and many who walk to school. Less than a half-mile north of campus is a rail crossing where students report that trains have affected their ability to get to school on time. When a train is stopped for long periods of time, it has been reported that students sometimes crawl through the stopped train cars, a dangerous and life-threatening action, and was the case with one student fatality in 2015. It is critical to consider safety enhancements at the rail tracks to protect students who walk to school.

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Figure 4-27: Banning High School Concept
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see if a roundabout or
other traffic control
device is warranted
due to school proximity
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rail crossing
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bike lanes and Class III
sharrows where space is
limited
Recommendations
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Neighborway
Treatments:
• Implement edge lane
roads
• Add speed cushions
every 300’
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4th St
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Figure 4-28: Banning High School Concept
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Central Elementary School (CES) is the largest elementary school in Banning located along San Gorgonio Avenue across the street from Nicolet Middle School. Vehicle desire lines are typically found traveling north on 1st Street, turning west onto Williams Street, and then north onto 2nd Street where traffic often stops.

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Figure 4-29: Central Elementary School Concept
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adjacent schools
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couplets
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Treatments:
• Implement edge lane
roads
• Add speed cushions
every 300’
Central Elementary School
Implement Class II
bike lanes
George St
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4th St
Figure 4-30: Central Elementary School Concept
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Nicolet Middle School is located kitty corner to Central Elementary School along San Gorgonio Avenue. This becomes a challenge at pick up and drop off as parents may have children that attend both schools and wait around longer. The community has mentioned there is a lot of vehicle congestion around this area and is open to reworking the roadway to enhance traffic flow. As part of this solution, this report suggests changing San Gorgonio Avenue and Alessandro Street to oneway couplets. A network of calmed residential streets known as “neighborways” should be added to facilitate student travel by foot and bike to and from school.

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Figure 4-31: Nicolet Middle School Concept
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couplets
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islands for bicycles at
Recommendations intersection
Neighborway
Treatments:
• Implement edge lane
roads
• Add speed cushions
every 300’
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Implement class II
bike lanes
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sharrows
Implement Class III
sharrows
4th Street
George St
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Figure 4-32: Nicolet Middle School Concept
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Hemmerling Elementary School is located between Nicolet Street and William Streets, which are secondary east-west corridors. Though more narrow streets, cars often use Williams Street and Nicolet Street as Ramsey Street is heavily congested, making students walking to and from school more vulnerable. The school’s eastern boundary on Sims Street does not have four-way stops which is problematic for students walking from a multitude of directions. A network of calmed residential streets known as “neighborways” should be added to facilitate student travel by foot and bike to and from school.

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Figure 4-33: Hemmerling Elementary School Concept
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treatments:
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roads
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every 300’
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Complete the sidewalk
network
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at this intersection to
see if a roundabout or
other traffic control
device is warranted
due to school proximity
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Hays St
Sims St
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Figure 4-34: Hemmerling Elementary School Concept
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Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School is located along Wilson Street and surrounded by residential land use. Given the proximity to homes, it is likely that students walk to school from the surrounding neighborhood. This is somewhat concerning as Wilson does not have stop signs or high visibility crosswalks and is a relatively wide road where cars tend to travel at high speeds. It is recommended that the City implement high-visibility, yellow crosswalks with stop signs at each intersection within a safe, walking distance. Moreover, it is recommend that the City reduce lanes on Wilson Street with a road diet, add bike lanes, add a refuge island, and add curb extensions at all intersections with on-street parking.

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Figure 4-35: Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School Concept Susan B Coombs Intermediate
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crosswalk
• RRFB
• Curb extensions
• Pedestrian refuge
island
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bike lanes
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George St
Cottonwood Rd
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Figure 4-36: Susan B. Coombs Intermediate School Concept Susan B Coombs Intermediate
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Hoffer Elementary School is located along the eastern edge of Banning just north of Pass Valley Park. Bordering streets are Hoffer Street to the north, Cherry Street to the east, Pass Valley Park to the south, and Blanchard Street to the west. Most corners have stop signs, but only one crossing has a high-visibility crosswalk. To enhance pedestrian safety for students walking to school, the City should implement high-visibility, yellow crosswalks with stop signs at each intersection within a safe, walking distance. A network of calmed residential streets known as “neighborways” should be added to facilitate student travel by foot and bike to and from school.

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Figure 4-37: Hoffer Elementary School Concept
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Treatments:
• Implement edge lane
roads
• Add speed cushions
every 300’
Add high-visibility Crosswalks
Install Class III sharrows
Recommendations
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Hoffer St
Gilman St
Figure 4-38: Hoffer Elementary School Concept
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4.7 PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATIONS

4.7.1 ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Community outreach initiatives should start
by listening to residents, families, business
owners, local leaders, and working with existing
community organizations. These critical
relationships should allow for purposeful,
ongoing engagement opportunities.

Electronic Newsletter
Distribution of an online newsletter is a great
way to engage the public. Distribution should
be researched and considered prior to utilizing
this outreach method. This form of media
can be used to display project and contact
information as well as ways for readers to get
involved.

Hotline
A hotline is a great way for community members
to call in, leave comments, or talk to someone
directly about the project or program. A hotline
should be considered as a support tool of an
overall community engagement strategy.

In order to guarantee a hotline’s success, it
should be staffed and have the right person
at the receiving end. Depending on the target
audience, it may be necessary to have a multilingual person staffing the hotline. A hotline number is relatively low cost and requires little
effort to maintain.

Surveys and Questionnaires
Surveys and questionnaires can also be created
to identify the needs and views of a large
number of people. Surveys are effective when a
limited number of short and concise questions
are used to gather information and feedback.

4.7.2 EQUITY PROGRAMS
Encourage Public Involvement
Collaboration with the community is an
integral part of the planning process.

Individuals, especially those belonging to
traditionally underserved communities,
need to be empowered to participate in the
transportation planning processes and have
their needs heard.

Prioritize Projects in Light of
Equity Considerations
Agencies can aim to implement improvements
in areas that are disproportionally affected by
health and safety burdens, acknowledging
that policies and designs that improve
conditions for vulnerable groups can benefit
everyone in the community.

Consider the Transportation Needs
of Traditionally Underserved
Populations
Recognize the importance of addressing the
barriers that prevent trips from being safe,
especially for the younger and underserved
populations who cannot afford, operate, or
choose not to drive vehicles.

4.7.3 ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
A variety of engineering tools can be used
to make sure that the roadways are safe for
people walking, bicycling, and accessing
transit. These tools include street design
techniques that are intended to decrease
vehicular speeds and others to enhance
pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort.

Some examples are traffic control signs,
parking controls, and traffic safety monitoring.

Some examples of engineering and
traffic enhancements that provide a safer
environment for pedestrians and bicyclists
include:
 Traffic control signs
 Pedestrian-controlled traffic control signals
 Curb and high visibility pavement markings
 Traffic safety monitoring
 Separated bike path
 Sidewalks or multi-use trail
 Parking facilities
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4.7.4 ENCOURAGEMENT

PROGRAMS
Vehicle usage can be decreased in part by
actively encouraging residents and visitors to
bike, walk, and ride transit for a variety of trips
and purposes. Encouragement is all about
making bicycling, walking, and transit more
fun, healthy, and easy to do. To achieve this,
the City, along with Riverside Transit Agency
and other local organizations, can organize
a series of activities and events that promote
alternate modes of transportation and
healthier lifestyles.

Pilot Commuter Program
Provide employees with a temporary transit
pass, for at least one-month, to test out transit
in a trial period to get familiar with their route
and encourage commitment to using transit.

Free Ride Day
Encourage residents to take transit by
promoting RTA’s annual Free Ride Fridays.

This can be held in conjunction with
California’s Clean Air Day, to emphasize the
benefit of replacing car trips and improving air
quality. The City, along with Riverside Transit
Agency and Beaumont Transit and other local
organizations, can organize pop-up events to
provide transit information and encourage
riders.

Open Streets Events
Open streets events are a citywide event
that closes a street completely to cars. They
provide residents an opportunity to walk,
bike, skateboard, or roller skate own streets in
their city free of cars.

National Bike Month in May
During the month of May, cities across the
country organize events and campaigns
to educate people about biking and to
encourage them to bike more to their
destinations. Activities such as Bike Week, Bike
to Work, and Bike Fridays can be organized
and promoted to encourage first last mile
transportation options.

Demonstration Project
Over the past decade Tactical Urbanism or
“Demonstration Projects” has become an
international movement, bringing about
a shift in how communities think about
project development and delivery. These
demonstration projects include low-cost,
temporary changes to the built environment
intended to improve local neighborhoods and
gathering places. In Southern California, these
projects have loosely emulated a planned
and designed project to allow residents to
experience what the project may look like
and how it affects traffic, active transportation
modes and transit. These events are aimed
to educate and gain support from the
community to move towards implementation.

The City of Banning can utilize the Complete
Streets GoHuman campaign to facilitate
these demonstration projects as needed.

Items such as the protected bike lane or curb
extensions promote a more comfortable and
safe experience for non-motorists.

4.7.5 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Student Safety Assemblies
Safety assemblies can be organized as
interactive gatherings or festivals that consist
of various stations throughout a school
gymnasium or park. Each station can have
a bicycle, pedestrian, and teen driver safety
component that allows students to participate
in various activities while learning the basics
of “on the road” safety.

Bike Commuting Workshops
A class intended to build habits and cover
essential skill for bike commuters. This class
will cover what to wear, how to pack, and
how to use transit with a bike.

4.7.6 EVALUATION PROGRAMS
Create City Staff Active
Transportation Evaluator Position
An active transportation evaluator position
would assist the City’s Public Works
department in reviewing project plans and
built projects as well as ensuring consistency
and cooperation between city departments.

The evaluator would also assist with
completing grant applications, maintaining a
prioritized list of improvements, researching
appropriate funding sources, and updating
cost estimates. This investment in staff is
often returned since this position is usually
responsible for securing State and federal
funding.
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The City can explore creating an Complete
Streets Advisory Committee that can
provide oversight. Many municipalities
have developed bicycle and pedestrian, or
active transportation advisory committees
to address issues and opportunities related
to walking, bicycling, and transit. This group
can act as a community liaison and support
City staff, volunteers, and advocate efforts to
address issues and help evaluate the progress
of improvements in this Plan.

Conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian
Counts and Review Collision Data
Conduct regular bicyclist and pedestrian
counts throughout the City to determine
baseline mode share and subsequent
changes. Conducting counts would allow
the City to collect information on where the
most bicycling and walking occur. This assists
in prioritizing and justifying projects when
funding is solicited and received. Counts can
also be used to study bicycling and walking
trends throughout the City and overlaid with
boarding and alighting data.
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5.1IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
The analysis, community engagement, and project
development in this Plan will help move forward these active transportation project recommendations for further funding and provide the City a guide for implementation. This ATP is intended to be a guide to take projects through engineering and construction and how to carry out programs. Section 4.4 covered prioritization and outlined the recommended order for project implementation. The prioritization order should be looked at as a guide to allow the City to implement projects as they see fit or as funding sources become available.

Table 5-1 presents a list of recommended implementation strategies to guide the City in pursuit of optimizing efficiency within this Plan.

Plan implementation is a multi-faceted process. It often includes carrying out a variety of programs and pursuing project funding. This ATP is meant to be used as a tool to inspire conversations on how projects can be implemented in short, mid, and long term approaches.

Implementation of certain bicycle facilities, such as multiuse paths, separated bikeways, and other innovative techniques described in this plan, will require a capital improvement project process which typically includes
funding identification, a public and environmental review process, and a planning/engineering design phase. Many
times, these engineering-intensive projects may require a phased approach to address the time and cost needed to
successfully design and implement these projects. Smaller and less expensive active transportation improvements can be integrated into planned construction projects that are regularly “on the calendar” such as road resurfacing or utility work. Items such as shared lane marking for Class III bikeways, striping lanes for Class II bike lanes, or adding signage can be relatively simple to add onto planned construction projects.

The following strategies provide some steps and framework to guide project implementation.
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ACTION LEAD NOTES
Identify items on the City’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects list that can incorporate
recommended projects outlined in this Plan.

City If the City is unable to incorporate existing CIP projects, explore recommended projects in this Plan that can be created as stand-alone CIP projects.

Monitor grant funding cycles and identify staff to take action.

City, WRCOG Commit staff time to identify grant(s) and outline a preparation plan. Continue to work with WRCOG on their grant writing on-call services.

Integrate the recommendations and projects from this
Plan into all applicable grant applications.

City In some cases, grants could be pursued specifically for only projects identified in this plan, while in others, parts of this plan can be used to strengthen benefits for other projects.

Perform an Environmental Review for each project to
determine level of impact.

City Projects classified as maintenance or replacement can be considered categorical exemptions under CEQA or NEPA. Major projects affecting traffic, natural areas, land, or ROW acquisitions may require full environmental review.

Identify sources of funding for ongoing
maintenance of street enhancements. Coordinate
paving plan with the Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
recommended projects so when a roadway is repaved,
that roadway can be re-striped to align with the ATP.

City Maintenance responsibilities will need to be identified prior to implementation. Other cities have found that the coordination of the paving plan with the ATP to be a cost savings measure.

Identify alternative funding sources and fund-raising
opportunities.

City, community
organizations, and
stakeholders
Examples include philanthropic offers, donations, endowment funds, corporate sponsorships, capital fund-raising efforts, grants, government sources.

Develop employment opportunities that assist with the
installation and maintenance of the projects in this Plan.

City Tasks would include ongoing maintenance of bicycle facilities, development of programming, and maintenance of public realm spaces.

Develop a volunteer program focused on
implementation and encouragement. Consider
emulating successful “Bike Ambassador” programs from
cities like Chicago and Washington DC.

City, community
organizations
Utilize neighborhood residents, community leaders, and volunteers from schools, churches, community organizations and businesses. Work with the Inland Empire Bicycle Alliance to develop and implement programs.

Develop a media campaign to promote active
transportation as a means of recreation and
transportation mode. Be strategic and create an
“Individualized Marketing” campaign similar to Portland’s “Smart Trips” campaign. It’s the concept that not all
people can be persuaded to use sustainable travel
modes so just focus on a select few.

City, volunteers,
community
organizations
Tasks include assigning staff to oversee and promote media campaigns that could be developed by a volunteer group or community stakeholders. “Individualized Marketing” is a comprehensive approach to increase biking, walking, and public transit in only targeted geographic areas of a city, hand-delivering packets of information to only specific residents that are open to change.

Collaborate with community stakeholders to
host events such as bike rides, walking tours, and
demonstrations.

City, community
organizations, and
volunteers from
previous steps
Connect with qualified community experts to lead group bicycle rides, walking tours, or plan and install demonstration projects. Utilize volunteer groups, youth groups, and stakeholders to help promote events. Work with SCAG and utilize their Kit of Parts to install demonstration projects for city events.

Monitor and evaluate performance of implemented
treatments.

City Assign staff to lead implementation performance measures and oversee programming efforts.
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5.2 IMPLEMENTATION

PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The following are best practice performance
measures, each of which are meant to
quantify the impact and effectiveness of
active transportation projects and programs.

Identifying and employing several strategies
will help the City provide updates to the public
on progress and advance efforts of this Plan.

The City must decide on the metrics that it
deems the most important to allocate limited
resources towards developing and improving
connections for people walking and biking
and reducing fatalities and serious injuries
amongst bicyclists and pedestrians.

The principles articulated through the “Six
Es” of Complete Streets, a standard for active
transportation planning, can help create and
sustain successful programs throughout
Banning. The six Es are: Education,
Encouragement, Equity, Evaluation,
Enforcement, and Engineering.

It is recommended that the City track the
following data points annually. The following
examples can be used by the City can use to
assist with developing performance measures
to monitor and evaluate the implementation
progress of this Plan and future complete
streets and safe routes to school projects.

Education
 Number of students taught about bicycle and pedestrian safety  Number of people reached from an educational campaign on the significance of replacing car trips
 Number of people reached from an educational campaign on how to bicycle commute  Number of Bike Rodeo events
Encouragement
 Percentage of mode split for people walking, bicycling, or riding transit  Number of people reached at quick-build demonstration projects or open-street events at or near schools, parks, and key destinations
 Percentage of students or school staff who walk, bicycle, or take transit to and from school  Percentage of Banning employees who walk, bicycle, or take transit to and from work  Number of bicycle-friendly businesses
 Number of campaigns and people reached including Pedestrian Safety Month, Bicycle Safety Month, and Bike to Work Day
Equity
 Number of grants funded per year that address equity-related access issues  Number of improved pedestrian infrastructure projects installed in disadvantaged communities
 Number of intersections where signals have been optimized for people with disabilities and active transportation
 Percentage of schools, parks, and medical buildings connected by bicycle facilities  Percentage of transit stops that meet ADA compliance and provide shelter Evaluation
 Total rate of bicycle and pedestrian collisions, fatalities, and serious injuries based on volumes of people walking and biking
 Total number of bicycle and pedestrian collisions, fatalities, and serious injuries  Percent reduction of fatalities or serious injuries caused by collisions involving people walking and bicycling
 Percentage of new street projects that are multimodal  Annual percentage increase in number of boardings and alightings with City limits  Conducting bicycle and pedestrian counts to monitor increase in non-motorized activities 170
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 Number of vehicles ticketing for parking in bicycle lanes or bus loading zones  Percentage of streets where speed surveys have been conducted  Number of sting operations conducted to enforce yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks  Number of sting operations conducted to enforce motorists complying with No Right Turn On Red  Number of Red Light Running cameras in the City
Engineering
 Number of quick-build installations in front of schools, parks, and key destinations  Number of quick-builds that become permanent infrastructure  Percent of total citywide street mileage dedicated to active transportation facilities (such as bicycle parking, street closures, Class I, II, III, & IV bicycle facilities, and complete sidewalk networks)
 Percent of sidewalks constructed
 Percent of proposed bicycle network implemented
 Number of CIP projects funded per year that include projects for people walking and biking  Percent of bicycle and sidewalk repairs completed
 Percent of streets and intersections with traffic calming measures  Percent of streets where posted speed limits have been reduced, focusing around schools, parks, and key destinations  Total miles of on-street bicycle facilities defined by streets with clearly marked or signed bicycle accommodations  Total miles of streets with pedestrian accommodations  Number of missing or non-compliant curb ramps along City Streets  Number of ADA compliant bus stops
 Percent of street width dedicated to active transportation facilities  Percent of bicycle facilities with wayfinding
 Number of bicycle routes installed
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5.3 FUNDING
Federal, state and local government agencies
invest billions of dollars every year in the
nation’s transportation system. However, only
a fraction of those funds are used to develop
policies, plans, and projects to improve
conditions for people walking and bicycling.

Obtaining funds is a competitive process with
often limited funding. Projects desired and
championed by the community are often
unfunded due to municipalities applying
for the wrong type of funding, the lack of
awareness of existing funding opportunities,
or the lack of public outreach.

5.3.1 FUNDING TABLES
Table 5-2, Table 5-3, and Table 5-4 identify
an extensive list of potential federal, state
and local funding opportunities that may
be used for a wide range of projects, such
as the design of a corridor, to the addition of
pedestrian and bicycle enhancements.

APPLY
Apply for project funding
opportunities that meet the
appropriate requirements before
the application closing date.

AWARD
Applicants are notified of
received awards.

SEARCH & REGISTER
Search for applications and
register in advance
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IMPLEMENT PROJECT
Award grantees must
adhere to project conditions
of award and may begin
implementation of project.

MONITOR & REPORT
Progress is monitored by the
agency who awarded funds and
the grantee must report progress
as well as closeout requirements.

SLOW
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FEDERAL FUNDING

FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
1 Active Transportation
Infrastructure
Investment Grant
Program (ATIIP)
https://grants.gov/
search-resultsdetail/353043
The Active Transportation Infrastructure
Investment Grant Program (ATIIP) is a
competitive grant program that focuses on
building networks of connected bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure improvements,
including to better connect trail networks
between communities.

Annually
X X
• Plan, design, or construct safe and connected active
transportation networks such as sidewalks, bikeways,
and trails that connect destinations such as schools,
workplaces, residences, businesses, recreation
areas and medical facilities within a community or
metropolitan region.
• Projects used for trails, pedestrian facilities, bikeways and other routes that serve as backbones to connect
two or more communities, metropolitan regions or
states.
2 All Stations
Accessibility Program
https://www.transit.dot.
gov/ASAP
Competitive funding to assist in the
financing of capital projects to upgrade the
accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway
public transportation systems for persons
with disabilities, including those who
use wheelchairs (U.S. Department of
Transportation).

Annually
X X
• Capital projects to repair, improve, modify, retrofit, or relocate infrastructure of stations or facilities for passenger use, including load-bearing members that
are an essential part of the structural frame
• For planning projects: to develop or modify a plan for pursuing public transportation accessibility projects,
assessments of accessibility, or assessments of planned modifications to stations or facilities for passenger use projects or programs of projects in an eligible area.
3 Areas of Persistend
Poverty Program
(AoPP)
https://www.transit.dot.
gov/grant-programs/
areas-persistentpoverty-program
The Areas of Persistent Poverty Program
(AoPP) supports increased transit access for
environmental justice (EJ) populations, equityfocused community outreach and public engagement of underserved communities and
adoption of equity-focused policies, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, and addressing
the effects of climate change (Federal Transit
Administration).

Annually
X
• Planning, engineering, or development of technical
or financing plans for improved transit services; new
transit routes; engineering for transit facilities and
improvements to existing facilities.
• Innovative technologies; planning for low or no
emission buses; planning for a new bus facility or
intermodal center that supports transit services;
integrated fare collections systems; or coordinated
public transit human service transportation plans to
improve transit service in an Area of Persistent Poverty or Historically Disadvantaged Community.
4 Bus and Bus Facilities
Formula Grants
https://www.transit.dot.
gov/bus-program
The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities
Competitive Program (49 U.S.C. 5339(b)) makes
federal resources available to states and direct
recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase
buses and related equipment and to construct
bus-related facilities, including technological
changes or innovations to modify low or no
emission vehicles or facilities. (Federal Transit
Administration)
Annually
X X
• Capital projects to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment, and to construct
bus-related facilities, including technological changes or innovations to modify low or no emission vehicles or facilities.
• Workforce development training
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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
5 Choice
Neighborhoods
Planning Grants
https://www.hud.
gov/program_offices/
public_indian_housing/
programs/ph/cn/
fy23funding
Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants
support the development of comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization plans which focus
on directing resources to address three core
goals: Housing, People, and Neighborhood.
(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development)
Annually
X
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive
community driven plan for the revitalization of
HUD assisted housing to increase investment and
opportunities in the neighborhood for residents.
• Transformation Plan.
6 Community
Development Block
Grants (CDBG)
https://www.hud.
gov/program_offices/
comm_planning/cdbg
The Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program provides annual grants on
a formula basis to states, cities, and counties
to develop viable urban communities
through decent housing and a suitable
living environment, and by expanding
economic opportunities for principally
low- and moderate-income communities.
(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development)
Annual
X
• Construction of public facilities and improvements,
such as: water and sewer facilities, streets,
neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school
buildings for eligible purposes.
7 Enhanced Mobility
of Seniors and
Individuals with
Disabilities
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/rail-andmass-transportation/
enhanced-mobilityof-seniors-andindividuals-withdisabilities-programfta-5310 The goal of this program is to improve mobility
for seniors and individuals with disabilities by
removing barriers to transportation service and
expanding transportation mobility options.

Annually
X X
• Mobility management programs
• Building an accessible path to a bus stop
• improving signage, or way-finding technology
8 EPA Brownfields
Program
https://www.epa.gov/
brownfields/typesfunding
EPA’s Brownfields Program supports land
revitalization by providing grants and technical
assistance to help communities clean up and
sustainably reuse brownfield sites. The program
distributes funds appropriated annually by
Congress through competitive grants, noncompetitive funding and technical assistance. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Planning activities that focus on brownfields
reuse are eligible under an EPA Brownfields
Assessment or Multipurpose Grant.

Varies
X X
• Brownfield cleanup
• Climate-smart brownfields planning activities
(i.e., site specific analysis, area analysis, visual tools, disproportionate impact analysis).
• Community engagement and planning practices that
are designed to
advance equitable development (i.e., community
interviews, project framework, change-focused action
plan).

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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
9 Formula Grants for
Rural Areas
https://www.transit.
dot.gov/ruralformula-grants-5311
The Formula Grants for Rural Areas program
provides capital, planning, and operating
assistance to states to support public
transportation in rural areas with populations of
less than 50,000, where many residents often
rely on public transit to reach their destinations.

The program also provides funding for state
and national training and technical assistance
through the Rural Transportation Assistance
Program. (Federal Transit Administration)
Annually
X X
• Eligible activities include planning, capital, operating, job access and reverse commute projects, and the
acquisition of public transportation services.
10 Highway Safety
Improvement
Program (HSIP)
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/localassistance/fed-andstate-programs/
highway-safetyimprovementprogram
The Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program with the
purpose to achieve a significant reduction
in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all
public roads, including non-State-owned roads
and roads on tribal land. The HSIP requires a
data-driven, strategic approach to improving
highway safety on all public roads with a
focus on performance. (U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Highway Administration)
California’s share of HSIP funds are split
between the State HSIP for state highways and
the Local HSIP for local roads
Annually /
Biennial
X X
• Safety improvements at signalized and non-signalized
intersections
• Pedestrian, bike, and roadway safety improvements
• Install hybrid pedestrian signals
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at locations
with uncontrolled crossings
• Plans
11 5339(c) Low or No
Emission Grant
Program (Low-No
Program)
https://www.
transit.dot.gov/
notices-funding/
low-or-no-emissionand-grants-busesand-bus-facilitiescompetitiveprograms-fy2024 The purpose of the Low-No Program is
to support the transition of the nation’s
transit fleet to the lowest polluting and
most energy efficient transit vehicles. The
Low-No Program provides funding to state
and local governmental authorities for the
purchase or lease of zero-emission and lowemission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required
supporting facilities.

Annually
X X
• Programs that have zero-emission and low emission
transit buses
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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
12 Innovative
Coordinated Access
and Mobility (ICAM)
Pilot Program
https://www.transit.
dot.gov/funding/
grants/grantprograms/accessand-mobilitypartnership-grants This funding opportunity seeks to improve
mobility options through employing innovative
coordination of transportation strategies and
building partnerships to enhance mobility and
access to vital community services for older
adults, individuals with disabilities, and people
of low income.

Annually
X X
• Transportation projects with a focus on employing
mobility management strategies, vehicle purchase,
IT purchase, leasing equipment or a facility for use in public transportation etc
13 Mobility on Demand
(MOD) Sandbox
Demonstration
Program - 5312
https://www.transit.
dot.gov/researchinnovation/mobilitydemand-modsandbox-program The MOD Sandbox Program is a foundational
element of FTA’s strategic research focus
on mobility innovation. the Sandbox allows
communities to creatively leverage a range of
mobility options from bike- and car-sharing
systems to demand-responsive bus services.

Annually
X
Eligible activities include:
• All activities leading to the demonstration of the
innovative MOD and transit integration concept, such
as planning and developing business models, obtaining
equipment and service, acquiring/developing software
and hardware interfaces to implement the project, and
operating the demonstration.
14 Public Transportation
on Indian
Reservations
Program; Tribal
Transit Program
https://www.transit.
dot.gov/tribal-transit
The Tribal Transit Program is a set-aside from
the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program
consisting of a $30 million formula program
and a $5 million discretionary grant program
subject to the availability of appropriations.

A 10-percent local match is required under
the discretionary program, however, there is
no local match required under the formula
program.

Unknown
X
• Capital, operating, planning, and administrative
expenses for public transit projects that meet the
growing needs of rural tribal communities
15 Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with
Sustainability and
Equity / RAISE
Discretionary Grant
Program
https://www.
transportation.gov/
RAISEgrants
Previously known as the Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)
and Transportation Investment Generating
Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary
Grant, The Rebuilding America Infrastructure
with Sustainability and Equity/ RAISE
Discretionary Grant Program, funds projects
that have a significant local or regional impact.

Half of the funding is granted to projects in
rural areas, and half of the funding will go to
projects in urban areas. (U.S. Department of
Transportation)
Annually
X
• Road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives.

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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
16 Reconnecting
Communities and
Neighborhoods
Grant Program (RCN)
https://www.
transportation.gov/
grants/rcnprogram/
reconnectingcommunities-howapply
Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and
Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE)
programs combine two major discretionary
grants into one Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO). Together, this combined program will
be known as the Reconnecting Communities
and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. Both
programs remain separate for the purpose of
award Under the combined RCN Program,
USDOT offers three grant types:
• Capital Construction
• Community Planning
• Regional Partnerships Challenge (U.S.

Department of Transportation)
Annually
X X
• Prioritizing disadvantaged communities
• Aiming to improve access to daily needs such as jobs, education, healthcare, food, and recreation.
• Fostering equitable development and restoration.
• Reconnecting communities by removing, retrofitting,
or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity,
including to mobility, access, or economic
development.
17 Safe Streets and
Road for All (SS4A)
https://www.
transportation.gov/
grants/SS4A
The SS4A program funds regional, local, and
Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent
roadway deaths and serious injuries.

There are two types of SS4A grants: Action Plan
Grants and Implementation Grants.
- Action Plan Grants assist in developing
or complete an Action Plan or to conduct
supplemental planning activities.
- Implementation Grant includes infrastructure,
behavioral, and operational safety activities
identified in an Action Plan (U.S. Department of
Transportation)
Annually
X X X
• Development of a comprehensive safety action plan
(Action Plan)
• Implement projects and strategies identified in Action Plan to address a roadway safety problem
• Engagement & Collaboration
• Planning structure
• Transforming a roadway corridor
• Installing pedestrian safety enhancements and closing network gaps
• Supporting the development of bikeway networks
• Evaluating and improving the safety of intersections
18 Strengthening
Mobility and
Revolutionizing
Transportation
(SMART) Grants
Program
https://www.
transportation.gov/
grants/SMART
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing
Transportation (SMART) Grants Program was
established to provide grants to eligible public
sector agencies to conduct demonstration
projects focused on advanced smart
community technologies and systems in order
to improve transportation efficiency and safety.

SMART is a discretionary grant program with
$100 million appropriated annually for fiscal
years (FY) 2022-2026.

Annually
X
A SMART grant may be used to carry out a project that
demonstrates at least one of the following:
• Coordinated automation
• Connected vehicles
• Sensors
• Systems integration
• Delivery/logistics
• Innovative aviation
• Smart grid
• Traffic signals
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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
19 Transit Oriented
Development
Planning (TOD) Pilot
Program
https://www.transit.
dot.gov/TODPilot
The Pilot Program for TOD Planning helps
support FTA’s mission of improving America’s
communities through public transportation
by providing funding to local communities to
integrate land use and transportation planning
with a new fixed guideway or core capacity
transit capital investment. (Federal Transit
Administration)
Annually
X X
• Comprehensive planning funded through the program
must examine ways to improve economic development
and ridership, foster multimodal connectivity and
accessibility, improve transit access for pedestrian
and bicycle traffic, engage the private sector,
identify infrastructure needs, and enable mixed-use
development near transit stations.
20 Transportation
Alternatives (TA)
https://www.
fhwa.dot.gov/
environment/
transportation_
alternatives/
The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside
from the Surface Transportation Block Grant
(STBG) Program provides funding for a variety
of generally smaller-scale transportation
projects. (U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration)
Annually
X X
• Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas • Community improvements such as historic
preservation and vegetation management
• Environmental mitigation related to stormwater and
habitat connectivity
• Recreational trails
• Safe routes to school projects
• Vulnerable road user safety assessments
21 Tribal Transportation
Program Safety Fund
(TTPSF)
https://highways.dot.
gov/federal-lands/
programs-tribal/
safety/funds
Each year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law (BIL), as enacted by the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58),
4% of the available TTP funds are set aside to
address transportation safety issues identified
by federally recognized Indian tribes through
a competitive, discretionary program. Projects
are chosen whose outcomes will reduce fatal
and serious injuries in transportation related
incidents, such as motor vehicle crashes
(Federal Highway Administration)
Annually
X X
Eligible projects for the TTPSF include:
• develop and update transportation safety plans
• safety data assessment, improvement, and analysis
• systemic roadway departure countermeasures
• infrastructure improvements and other eligible
activities
22 Urban and
Community Forestry
Program
https://www.fs.usda.
gov/managing-land/
urban-forests/ucf
The Urban and Community Forestry is a
covered program under the Agency’s Justice40
Initiative. The program delivers 40% of the
program’s investments through established
and new partnerships working to support
disadvantaged communities experiencing low
tree canopy and environmental justice issues.
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
& USDA)
Varies
X
• Supports urban tree-planting
• Urban forest planning and management and related
activities (particularly in disadvantaged communities)
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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
23 Urbanized Area
Formula Grants
The Urbanized Area Formula Funding program
(49 U.S.C. 5307) makes federal resources
available to governors and other recipients for
transit capital and operating assistance and
transportation-related planning in urbanized
areas. (Federal Transit Administration)
Unknown
X X X
• Eligible activities include: planning, engineering,
design and evaluation of transit projects and other
technical transportation-related studies.
• Capital investments in bus and bus-related activities such as replacement, overhaul and rebuilding of
buses, crime prevention and security equipment and
construction of maintenance and passenger facilities.
• Capital investments in new and existing fixed
guideway systems including rolling stock, overhaul
and rebuilding of vehicles, station infrastructure, track, signals, communications, and computer hardware and
software.
• In addition, associated transit improvements,
workforce development activities, and certain expenses
associated with mobility management programs are
eligible under the program.

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STATE FUNDING

FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
1 Active Transportation
Program (ATP)
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/localassistance/fed-andstate-programs/activetransportation-program The program encourages increased use of
active modes of transportation by the increase
of trips accomplished by biking and walking,
increasing safety and mobility for nonmotorized users, advance active transportation efforts to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction goals, enhance public health,
ensuring that disadvantaged communities
fully share in the benefits of the program, and
providing projects that benefit various types of
active transportation users. (Caltrans)
Annually X X X • Safe Routes to School Plan
• Transportation Alternatives Program
• Bicycle Transportation Account
2 Affordable Housing
and Sustainable
Communities
Program (AHSC)
https://www.hcd.
ca.gov/grantsand-funding/
programs-active/
affordable-housingand-sustainablecommunities
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program (AHSC) funds land use,
housing, transportation, and land preservation
projects to support infill and compact
development that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. (California Climate Investments)
Annually X X • Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes
• Active transportation projects to encourage
connectivity to transit networks
• Bikeways and sidewalks to affordable housing and
transit center
• Install dedicated bicycle facilities
• Pedestrian facilities such as bulb-outs
3 Affordable Housing
and Sustainable
Communties (AHSC)
https://sgc.ca.gov/
programs/ahsc/
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities (AHSC) Program makes it
easier for Californians to drive less by making
sure housing, jobs, and key destinations are
accessible by various modes of transportation
such as walking, biking, and transit. (California
Strategic Growth Council)
Annually X • Funding for affordable housing developments (new construction or renovation) and transportation
infrastructure (i.e., bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, etc.)
4 Congestion
Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement
(CMAQ) Program
https://www.fhwa.
dot.gov/environment/
air_quality/cmaq/
The purpose of the program is to provide
flexible funding source to State and local
governments for transportation projects and
programs to help meet the requirements of the
Clean Air Act. The program supports surface
transportation projects and other related efforts
that contribute to air quality improvement
and congestion relief. (U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Highway Administration)
Annually X • Travel Demand Management to promote clean
commutes
• Public Education and Outreach
• Bicycle amenities; Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes
Table 5-3: State Funding Sources
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FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
5 Habitat Conservation
Fund Program
https://www.parks.
ca.gov/?page_id=21361
The Habitat Conservation Fund provides
funding to cities, counties, and districts to
protect fish, wildlife, and native plant resources;
to acquire or develop wildlife corridors and
trails; and to provide for nature interpretation
programs and other programs which bring
urban residents into park and wildlife areas.

Annually X X • Build new trails
• Rehabilitate existing trails
• Install interpretive trail elements
• Install seating or lighting along trails
• Develop educational or interpretive activities or trips • Aquisition of land
6 Local Highway
Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP)
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/localassistance/fed-andstate-programs/
highway-safetyimprovement-program
The Program funds work on any public road or
publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway
or trail, or on tribal lands for general use of
tribal members, that improves the safety for
its users. Project maximum funding- $10M.

Solicitation varies from annually to semiannually. (Caltrans) Anually /
Biennial
X X • Install hybrid pedestrian signals
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at locations with uncontrolled crossings
• Plans
7 Local Partnership
Program (LPP)
https://catc.ca.gov/
programs/sb1/localpartnership-program
The primary objective of this program is to
provide funding to counties, cities, districts,
and regional transportation agencies in which
voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated
solely to transportation improvements
or that have imposed fees, including
uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to
transportation improvements. Funding includes
$200M/year to improve aging Infrastructure,
Road Conditions, Active Transportation, Transit
and rail, Health and Safety Benefits. (California
Transportation Commission)
Biennial X • Close sidewalk gap, install Class II bike lanes and cycle track, curb extensions, pedestrian enhancements,
improvements to lighting and signage
• Construct 4 single-lane and 1 multi-lane roundabouts, and improvements to street, pedestrian and bicycle
facilities
• Expressway pedestrian overcrossing
8 Local Streets and
Roads (LSR) Program
https://catc.ca.gov/
programs/sb1/localstreets-roads-program
The purpose of the program is to provide
funds to cities and counties for basic road
maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety
projects on the local streets and roads system.
(California Transportation Commission)
Annually X • Basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects.
• Complete Streets Components
• Bike Lanes
9 Office of Traffic
Safety Grant
Program (OST)
https://www.ots.
ca.gov/grants/gems/
The Program provides annual funds to prevent
serious injury and death resulting from motor
vehicle crashes so that all roadway users arrive
at their destination safely. Funds can be used
for bicycle and pedestrian safety. (California
Office of Traffic Safety)
Annually X X • Safety education and encouragement
• Campaigns to promote safety
• SRTS safety programs
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10 Recreational Trails
Program (RTP) Nonmotorized
https://www.parks.
ca.gov/?page_
id=24324
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a
federal U.S. Department of Transportation
grant program administered by the California
Department of Parks and Recreation. The RTP
provides funding to develop and maintain
recreational trails and trail-related facilities
for both non-motorized and motorized
recreational trail uses.The Recreational Trails
Program (RTP) provides funds annually to
develop non-motorized recreational trails and
trails-related facilities. (California Department
of Parks and Recreation)
Annually X X • Construction of Class I trails to close gaps • New hiking trails, drainage crossings, retaining walls, fencing, and signage, landscaping
• Acquisition of land
• Rehabilitation of trails, Trailside and Trailhead Facilities • Construction of new trails
• Maintenance of existing trails
11 Solutions for
Congested Corridors
(SCCP)
https://catc.ca.gov/
programs/sb1/
solutions-forcongested-corridorsprogram
The purpose of the program is to provide
funding to achieve a balanced set of
transportation, environmental, and community
access improvements to reduce congestion
throughout the state. (California Transportation
Commission)
Annually X X • New or existing transit infrastructure improvements for new or improved service
• Adding new or improving existing rail infrastructure
• Addition of high-occupancy vehicle lanes and
managed lanes.
• Closing gaps in the street network
• Bicycle facilities such as dedicated bicycle lanes,
separated bikeways, bicycle parking,
and secure storage
• Pedestrian facilities
12 State Highway
Operations and
Protection Program
(SHOPP)
https://catc.ca.gov/
programs/statehighway-operationand-protectionprogram The Program is the State Highway System’s
“fix it first” program that funds repairs and
preservation, emergency repairs, safety
improvements, and some highway operational
improvements on the State Highway System.
(Caltrans)
Annually X • Upgrade sidewalks to ADA compliance
• Reconstruct damaged pavement
• Add bike lanes to updated corridors
• Upgrade pedestrian push buttons, refresh striping, and improve pedestrian and bicycle access
13 State Transportation
Improvement
Program (STIP)
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/localassistance/fed-andstate-programs/
state-transportationimprovement-program
The STIP is a multi-year program adopted
by the Commission for future allocations of
certain state transportation funds for state
highway improvements, intercity rail, and
regional highway and transit improvements.

Local agencies should work through their
Regional Transportation Planning Agency
(RTPA), County Transportation Commission, or
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), as
appropriate, to nominate projects for inclusion
in the STIP. (Caltrans)
Biennial X • Bike/ped Overcrossing and Access Improvements and bicycle and pedestrian bridge
• Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes
• Multi-Use paths
• Complete Streets improvements
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PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
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14 Sustainable
Transportation Equity
Project (STEP)
https://ww2.arb.
ca.gov/our-work/
programs/sustainabletransportation-equityproject
The Program makes funds available for one
to three implementation block grants to fund
clean transportation and land use projects in
disadvantaged communities. Funded projects
will work together to increase community
residents’ access to key destinations so they
can get where they need to go without the
use of a personal vehicle (California Climate
Investments)
Annually X X X • New bike routes (Class I, Class II, or Class IV) and supporting infrastructure
• Publicly-accessible bike parking, storage, and repair infrastructure (e.g., bike racks, bike lockers, bike repair kiosks)
• New walkways that improve mobility/access/safety of
pedestrians (nonmotorized users)
• Street crossing enhancements, including accessible
pedestrian signals
• Plans
15 Sustainable
Transportation
Planning Grants
https://dot.
ca.gov/programs/
transportationplanning/divisionof-transportationplanning/ regional-andcommunity-planning/
sustainabletransportationplanning-grants
The program includes funding to encourage
local and regional planning that furthers
state goals, including, but not limited to, the
goals and best practices cited in the Regional
Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by
the California Transportation Commission.

The Sustainable Transportaion Planning Grant
Program includes the Sustainable Communities
Grants, Climate Adaptation Planning Grants,
and the Strategic Partnership Grants.

Annually X • Safe Routes to School Plan
• Active Transportation Plan
• Bike/ped Trail/Path Feasibility Study
• Complete Streets Plan
• Sustainable Communities Plan
• Transit-Oriented Development Plan
• First/Last Mile Connectivity Plan”
16 Transformative
Climate
Communities (TCC)
http://www.sgc.ca.gov/
programs/tcc/
The Program funds community-led
development and infrastructure projects
that achieve major environmental, health,
and economic benefits in California’s most
disadvantaged communities. (California
Climate Investments)
Annually X • Bike share program
• Creating and considering active transportation
corridors for better non-motorized connections
• Multi-use paths
• Urban greening for pedestrian facilities
17 Transit and Intercity
Rail Capital Program
(TIRCP)
https://dot.ca.gov/
programs/rail-andmass-transportation/
transit-and-intercityrail-capital-program
The TIRCP provides grants from the
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to
fund transformative capital improvements that
will modernize California’s intercity, commuter,
and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit
systems, to significantly reduce emissions of
greenhouse gases, vehicle miles traveled, and
congestion. (California State Transportation
Agency)
Annually X X X • Pedestrian and bike trail
• First/last mile connections via bike lanes and separated paths
• Bike share programs
• Bike parking facilities
• Plans
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18 Urban Greening
https://resources.
ca.gov/grants/urbangreening
The Program supports the development of
green infrastructure projects that reduce GHG
emissions and provide multiple benefits. Must
include at least one of the following:
• Sequester and store carbon by planting trees
• Reduce building energy use by strategically
planting trees to shade buildings
• Reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by
constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or
pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes
for travel between residences, workplaces,
commercial centers, and schools. (California
Climate Investments)
Annually X • Non-motorized urban trails that provide safe routes for both recreation and travel between residences,
workplaces, commercial centers, and schools
• Projects that expand or improve the usability of
existing active transportation routes (e.g., walking or bicycle paths) or create new active transportation routes that are publicly accessible by walking
• Complete Green Streets
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LOCAL AND PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING

FUNDING SOURCE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION FUNDING
CYCLE

PROJECT TYPE PROJECT EXAMPLES
INF.NI PLAN
1 Placemaking Grants
(must partner with
Realtor Asst.)
https://realtorparty.
realtor/communityoutreach/
placemaking
Placemaking means many things to different
people, but the National Association of
Realtors (NAR) looks as placemaking as a way
to make communities better places to live
by transforming unused and underused sites
and “eyesores” into welcoming destinations
accessible to everyone in a community.

Annually X • Amenities (street furniture, paint, signage, materials, landscaping, murals, etc.)
• Site preparation
• Artist fees
2 Smart Growth Grant
https://realtorparty.
realtor/communityoutreach/smartgrowth/
Smart Growth Grants support state and local
REALTOR® Associations’ efforts to advance
programs, policies and initiatives aligned with
one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.

Level 1 – $3,000 maximum.

Level 2 – $7,500 maximum
Level 3 – $15,000 maximum
Annually X • Hosting an education, such as NAR’s Planning and Zoning Class
• Community planning and visioning charrettes
• Studies and assessments
• Walkability Workshops and Audits
• Comprehensive plan and zoning analysis and
ordinance drafting and policy forums to engage and
advance local land-use
• Growth and transportation policy issues with other
stakeholders and elected officials.
• Venue rentals
• Marketing material
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6.1 APPENDIX A - LEGISLATION DEFINITIONS
Federal Legislation
Interim Approval for Optional Use of an Intersection Bicycle Box (IA-18) Intersection bicycle boxes are designated areas at signalized intersections that provide bicyclists with a space in which to wait in front of stopped motor vehicles during the red signal phase so that they are more visible to motorists. Since they are still considered experimental traffic control devices, the FHWA issued an Interim Approval to allow the provisional use of intersection bicycle boxes in October 2016. This Interim Approval does not create a new mandate compelling the use of intersection bicycle boxes but will allow agencies to install intersection bicycle boxes, pending official rulemaking revising the MUTCD, to facilitate more efficient operations at intersections. Interim Approval of a provisional device typically results in its inclusion in a future Notice of Proposed Amendments to revise the MUTCD. However, this Interim Approval does not guarantee the adoption of the provisional device, either in whole or in part, in any future rulemaking that revises the MUTCD.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021) and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) In November 2021, Congress passed a new transportation bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The law targets a wide variety of infrastructure investments aimed at reducing GHG emissions from the nation’s transportation network and increasing the resilience of transportation infrastructure to extreme weather and climate impacts. Among other things, the law allocates $1.4 billion for the Transportation Alternatives Program in FY 2022, which will support pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, recreational trails, safe routes to school, and more. Additionally, the law provides $1 billion in FY 2022 for the new Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which will provide funding directly to local and tribal governments to make streets safer with a particular focus on those walking, biking, and rolling.

State Legislation
AB-32 Air Pollution: Greenhouse Gases California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (2005-2006) AB-32 requires California to reduce its GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. AB-32 also directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop specific early actions to reduce greenhouse gases while also preparing a scoping plan to identify how best to reach the 2020 limit.

AB-43 Traffic Safety (2021)
AB-43 allows local jurisdictions to lower speed limits to make streets safer for people who walk and ride a bicycle. In particular, AB-43 gives local authorities more options for reducing speeding along high-injury streets and commercial districts.

AB-285 Forecast Impacts of Emerging Technologies (2019) AB-285 requires the California Transportation Plan (CTP), produced by Caltrans, to address how it will help meet state GHG emission and clean air goals. Starting in 2025, the CTP will have to forecast the potential impacts of future transportation technologies on infrastructure, access, and the overall transportation system. It will also be required to consider environmental justice in its planning for transportation and freight movement.
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN | 2024 DRAFT REPORT APPENDIX AB-361 Vehicles: Photographs of Bicycle Lane Parking Violations (2023) AB-361 allows local jurisdictions to install forward-facing parking control devices on city-owned parking enforcement vehicles and take photographs of parking violations in bicycle lanes. AB-361 enables local jurisdictions to review parking violations and issue citations to the registered owner of a vehicle within 15 calendar days.

AB-390 Pedestrian Crossing Signals (2017)
AB-390 authorizes a pedestrian facing a flashing “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised hand” symbol with a “countdown” signal to proceed, so long as the pedestrian completes the crossing before the display of the steady “DON’T WALK OR WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised Hand” symbol.

AB-413 Vehicles: stopping, standing, and parking (2023) AB-413, also known as the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, changes the California Vehicle Code to prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present. AB-413 will improve visibility for vehicles approaching crosswalks by giving them more time to see and yield to a person approaching an intersection. Prior to January 1, 2025, AB-413 jurisdictions may only issue a warning for a violation unless the violation occurs in an area marked using paint or a sign.

AB-712 Tenancy: personal micromobility devices (2023)
AB-712 prohibits landlords from prohibiting a tenant from owning personal micromobility devices or from storing and recharging up to one personal micromobility device in their dwelling unit for each person occupying the unit.

AB-773 Street Closures and Designations (2021)
AB-773 authorizes local authorities to adopt a rule or regulation to implement a slow streets program, which may include closures to vehicular traffic or through vehicular traffic of neighborhood local streets with connections to citywide bicycle networks, destinations that are within walking distance, or green space.

AB-902 Traffic Violations and Diversion Programs (2015) AB-902 allows any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill eliminates the requirement that such a program charge no fee, as well as other technical changes.

Prior law provided that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.

AB-1096 Electric Bicycles as Vehicles (2015)
AB-1096 defines an “electric bicycle” as a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts and creates three classes of electric bicycles. AB-1096 prohibits the operation of the most powerful Class 3 electric bicycles on specified paths, lanes, or trails unless that operation is authorized by a local ordinance. AB-1096 also authorizes a local authority or governing body to prohibit, by ordinance, the operation of Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycles on specified paths or trails. Prior law defined a “motorized bicycle” as a device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and has an electric motor that meets specified requirements. 189
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AB-1193 amends various code sections, all relating to bikeways in general, specifically by recognizing a fourth class of bicycle facility, cycle tracks. However, another component of AB-1193 may be even more significant to future bikeway development.

Prior law required Caltrans, in cooperation with county and city governments, to establish minimum safety design criteria for the planning and construction of bikeways, and requires the department to establish uniform specifications and symbols regarding bicycle travel and traffic-related matters. Prior law also required all city, county, regional, and other local agencies responsible for the development or operation of bikeways or roadways to utilize all of those minimum safety design criteria and uniform specifications and symbols.

AB-1193 revises these provisions to require Caltrans to establish minimum safety design criteria for each type of bikeway and also authorizes local agencies to utilize different minimum safety criteria if adopted by resolution at a public meeting.

AB-1266 Bicycle Guidance Signal Through an Intersection AB-1266 aims to make it safer for bicycle riding in California at busy intersections. The bill requires Caltrans to develop standards for lane striping, pavement markings, and appropriate regulatory signs that allow bicyclists to go straight from a right or left turn lane and to safely cross outside of the high-traffic lanes.

AB-1358 Planning: Circulation Element: Transportation (2007-2008) - Complete Streets Act AB-1358 requires the legislative body of a city or county, upon revision of the Circulation Element of their General Plan, to identify how the jurisdiction will provide for the routine accommodation of all users of the roadway including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and public transit users. The bill also directs the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to amend guidelines for General Clan Circulation Element development so that the building and operation of local transportation facilities safely and conveniently accommodate everyone, regardless of their travel mode.

AB-1371 Vehicles: bicycles: passing distance (2013-2014) - Passing Distance/Three Feet for Safety Act 2013 AB-1371, widely referred to as the “Three Foot Passing Law,” requires drivers to provide at least three feet of clearance when passing bicyclists. If traffic or roadway conditions prevent drivers from giving bicyclists three feet of clearance, they must “slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent” and wait until they reach a point where passing can occur without endangering the bicyclists. Violations are punishable by a $35 base fine, but drivers who collide with bicyclists and injure them in violation of the law are subject to a $220 fine.

AB-1909 Vehicles: Bicycle Omnibus Bill (2022)
AB-1909 included four changes to the California Vehicle Code aimed at improving the rights of bicyclists to safely access public bikeways and streets. AB-1909 (1) requires vehicles to change lanes when passing someone on a bike if a lane is available; (2) allows Class 3 electric bicycles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail unless specifically prohibited by a local jurisdiction; (3) allows bicyclists to cross an intersection during a pedestrian walk signal; and (4) prohibits a jurisdiction from requiring bicycles operated within its jurisdiction to be licensed. Together, these four changes will make it easier and safer to ride a bicycle in California.

AB-2147 Pedestrians (2022)
AB-2147 prohibits a police officer from stopping a pedestrian for specified traffic infractions, such as jaywalking, unless the street crossing is truly dangerous.

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SB-1 Transportation Funding (2017)
SB-1 creates the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and the local street and road system. A total of $5.4 billion will be invested annually over the next decade, which will address a backlog of repairs and upgrades.

Additionally, cleaner and more sustainable travel networks will be ensured for the future, including upgrades to local roads, and transit agencies, and an expansion of the state’s growing network of pedestrians and bicycle routes.

SB 288 California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transportation-related projects (2020) Exemptions exist for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its environmental review requirements for different categories and SB 288 would further exempt from the requirements of CEQA a number of certain projects, such as: projects for the institution or increase of new bus rapid transit, bus, or light rail services on public rail or highway rights-of-way, exempt transit prioritization projects, projects that improve customer information and wayfinding for transit riders, bicyclists, or pedestrians, projects by a public transit agency to construct or maintain infrastructure to charge or refuel zero-emission transit buses, and a number of others.

SB-375 Transportation Planning: Travel Demand Models: Sustainable Communities Strategy: Environmental Review (2007-2008) - Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act SB-375 Redesigning Communities to Reduce Greenhouse Gases (2008) SB-375 seeks to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through land use and planning incentives. Key provisions require the larger regional transportation planning agencies to develop more sophisticated transportation planning models and to use them to create “preferred growth scenarios” in their regional plans that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The bill also provides incentives for local governments to incorporate these preferred growth scenarios into the transportation elements of their general land use plans.

SB-400 Clean Cars 4 All Program (2019)
SB-400 expands the eligible modes of transportation for which the Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) program “mobility option” may include bike sharing and electric bikes. CC4A aims to reduce car emissions by increasing the turnover of existing vehicles and replacing them with newer, cleaner, and more efficient vehicles. Reducing emissions from existing vehicles is a component of California’s State Implementation Plan for meeting air quality standards and also supports efforts to meet the state’s 2030 climate change goals.

SB-672 Traffic-Actuated Signals: Motorcycles and Bicycles (2017) SB-672 indefinitely extends the requirement to install traffic-actuated signals to detect lawful bicycle or motorcycle traffic on the roadway. By indefinitely extending requirements regarding traffic-actuated signals applicable to local governments, SB-672 imposes a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. 191
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SB-743 changed the method of traffic analysis required through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for publicly and privately initiated projects.

Before SB-743, transportation impacts were analyzed by quantifying traffic congestion as measured by the level of service (LOS), which resulted in mitigation measures to reduce traffic, such as building new roads or travel lanes, widening existing roads, adding turn lanes, and installing traffic control devices. Now, under SB-743, transportation impacts are assessed by quantifying how much and how far people drive, using a measure called Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).

By measuring transportation impacts by VMT, mitigation measures can include opportunities to improve non-vehicular travel options, such as installing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, improving public transit access, and more.

SB-922 California Environmental Quality Act Exemption: Transportation-related Projects (2022) SB-922 extends until 2030 statutory exemptions to the California Environmental Quality Act for sustainable transportation projects, including improvements for walking, biking, public transit efficiency and wayfinding; rail stations; zero-emission transit refueling facilities; and carpooling.

SB-932 General Plans: Circulation Element: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans and Traffic Calming Plans (2022) SB-932 requires cities and counties, upon any substantive revision of a general plan circulation element, to develop bicycle plans, pedestrian plans, and traffic calming plans based on the policies and goals in the circulation element. SB-932 also requires cities and counties to begin implementation of a plan within two years of adoption; regularly review implementation progress; and consider revising the circulation element if the goals of the bicycle, pedestrian, or traffic calming plans will not be met within 25 years of circulation element adoption.

SB-1000 Land use: General Plans: Safety and Environmental Justice (2015-2016) Under SB 1000, cities and counties are required to adopt an Environmental Justice Element or integrate environmental just-related policies, objectives, and goals throughout other elements of their General Plan. The bill also includes a process for communities to become meaningfully involved in the decisionmaking processes that govern land use planning in their neighborhoods.

California Active Transportation Program
The California Active Transportation Program, created in 2013 by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly bill 101, consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SRTS), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. SB-1 stipulates that $100 million of revenues from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account will be available annually to the program. An additional $122.5 million in State and Federal funding is allocated to the program each year.

Program funding is distributed as follows: 50 percent to the State for a statewide competitive program; 40 percent to Metropolitan Planning Organizations in urban areas with populations greater than 200,000; and 10 percent to small urban and rural regions with populations of 200,000 or less. Additionally, State-designated Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) are guaranteed a minimum of 25 percent of the entire program’s funding. Eligible projects include infrastructure projects (capital improvement projects), non-infrastructure projects (education, encouragement, and enforcement activities, combination projects (infrastructure and non-infrastructure), and community-wide planning projects in DACs.

California Transportation Plan 2050 (2021)
The California Transportation Plan 2050, a long-range plan completed in 2021, provides a common framework for transportation decisions and investments throughout the state, aimed to meet the growing needs of California residents as it relates to travel accessibility, emissions, and economic impact. 192
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Deputy Directive 64-R2 is a policy statement affecting Caltrans mobility planning and projects requiring the agency to:
“…provide for the needs of travelers of all ages and abilities in all planning, programming, design, construction, operations, and maintenance activities and products on the State highway system. Caltrans views all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety, access. and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as integral elements of the transportation system.” The directive goes on to mention the environmental, health, and economic benefits of more Complete Streets.

CEQA for Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
Based on Public Resources Code Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) guidance, planning documents such as this ATP are exempt from CEQA analysis since they are planning and conceptual recommendations:
“A project involving only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded does not require the preparation of an EIR or Negative Declaration but does require consideration of environmental factors.” As individual recommendations move forward toward further design and implementation, the City will then need to determine if there are environmental impacts that may warrant an EIR.

Design Information Bulletin 89-02 (Updated in 2022)
The purpose of Design Information Bulletin (DIB) 89-02 is to provide design criteria and guidance on best practices related to separated bikeways to establish uniform guidance that will facilitate consistent user expectations. DIB 89-02 allows designers to exercise sound judgment when applying it while being consistent with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual and the CA MUTCD. DIB 89-02 is written to allow for flexibility in applying design criteria, taking into consideration the context of the project’s location, enabling designers to tailor the design and maximize safety and comfort.

Best practices from cities, states, and countries currently operating separated bikeways were used to formulate DIB 89-02. This DIB will be updated as necessary based on lessons learned from engineers and practitioners as they gain more experience with the use of separated bikeways. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publication Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (FHWA Guide) should be used to design separated bikeways. Where DIB 89-02 is inconsistent with the FHWA Guide, DIB 89-02 should govern.

Executive Order N-19-19 (2019)
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-19-19 on September 20, 2019, to require the State to continue efforts to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change impacts while building a sustainable economy. The California State Transportation Agency is directed to leverage strategies toward lowering vehicle miles traveled by supporting active modes of transportation such as biking and walking that also benefit public health.
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6.2 APPENDIX B - STAKEHOLDER LIST
NO. NAME ORGANIZATION
1 Oleg Ivaschuk Chamber of Commerce (Xenia Racing)
2 Superintendent Terrence Davis Banning Unified School District 3 Marven Norman Inland Empire Bicycle Alliance
4 Adam Rush City of Banning, Community Development Director 5 Ann Marie Loconte City of Banning, Public Works, Associate Civil Engineer 6 Nathan Smith City of Banning, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer 7 Marisol Lopez City of Banning, Economic Development Manager 8 Stephanie Sirls City of Banning, Transit Manager
9 Ralph Wright City of Banning, Parks and Rec Director
10 Hina Chanchiani SCAG
11 Mark Roberts Caltrans District 8
12 Mauricio Alvarez, MBA Riverside Transit Agency, Planning Analyst 13 Elizabeth Fritz Banning Library District
14 Colleen Wallace City Council Rep, Banning (Mayor Pro Team) 15 Karen Woodward Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Administrator 16 Anthony Riley City of Banning, Public Information Officer 17 Doug Schulze City of Banning, City Manager
18 Robert Ybarra Precision Material Handling (Chamber of Commerce) 19 Amber Rockwell City of Banning, Electric Department
20 Chris Tzeng WRCOG
21 Jesus Navidad Caltrans District 8
22 Joseph Schrilreff Safety Coordinator for Banning Unified School District 23 Fernando Morales City of Banning, Library Manager
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6.3 APPENDIX C - SURVEY AND UTILITY INSERT
How would you best describe your relationship with the City of Banning? (Check all that apply)
Resident
Property owner
Business owner
Student
Visitor
Employee
Other

Which of the following groups includes your age?
0-18 19-24 25-45 46-64 65+
5 6
7 8
4 3
2 1
How do you get to work or school? (Check all that apply) Are there students in the household?
No Yes (write the name of the schools below)
____________________________________________________________________________ Walk
Bike
Bus
Drive
Vanpool
Not applicable
Other

Walk
Bike
Bus
Drive
Vanpool
Not applicable
Other

How do you get to your local parks and community
centers? (Check all that apply)
Where would you like to see better walking and bicycling routes to? (Check all that apply)
How often do you walk in your community?
How often do you bike in your community?
Schools
Parks
Community Centers
Transit/Bus Stops
Shopping Centers
Neighboring cities such as
Beaumont
Other
Daily
3-4 days per week
1-2 days per week
A few times a year
Never
Daily
3-4 days per week
1-2 days per week
A few times a year
Never
What would make it easier for you to bike more in your
community? (Check all that apply)
What would make it easier for you to reach transit stops in the City of Banning and neighboring cities?
(Check all that apply)
What other methods of transportation/travel do you use? (Check all that apply)
Which mode of transportation would you use more often
for regional connectivity (visiting neighboring cities such as Beaumont) if improvements were made? (Check all that apply)
What other forms of transportation would encourage
you to visit destinations more frequently? (Check the
one most important to you)
When you walk, bike, skate, or scooter, do you do it for:

Please explain why you do or don't use active
transportation to meet your regional connectivity needs.

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

Protected or painted bike
lanes on the street
Bike paths away from street
Bike share
Street lighting
Street trees
Bike parking
__ Signalized pedestrian
crossings
Other _______________________
Protected or painted bike
lanes on the street
Bike paths away from street
Street lighting
Street trees
Sidewalk improvements
__ Signalized pedestrin
crossings
Crosswalk improvements
Bus shelters
Shuttle service
Other _______________________
Wheelchair
Pushing stroller
Skateboarding
Scooters
Rollerblading/skating
Not applicable
Other _______________________
Bicycling
Public transit
On demand shuttles
Vanpool/carpool programs
Other _______________________
Multi-passenger shuttle
(i.e. vanpool)
Neighborhood Electric
Vehicle (NEV)
Bikeshare/electric
bikeshare program
Scootershare program
Other _______________________
Necessity (running errands)
Recreation/health
Commuting (to work/school)
Other _______________________
Want to stay informed about the Active Transportation
Plan? Please provide your information below.

Name:

Email:
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CITY OF BANNING ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY
The City of Banning is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to help meet the City's goals and vision for providing a transportation system that supports walking, cycling, public transit, and automobiles.
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What would make it easier for you to walk more in your
community? (Check all that apply)
Wider sidewalks
__ Signalized pedestrian
crossings
Continuous sidewalks
Marked crosswalks
Street lighting
Street trees
Multi-use paths
Other________________________
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FYR9RN
To fill out this survey
online, please visit:
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¿Cómo describiría su relación con Banning? (Seleccione
todas las opciones que apliquen)
Residente
Propietario
Propietario de negocio
Empleado
Estudiante
Visitante
Otro
¿Cuál de los siguientes grupos incluye su edad?
0-18 19-24 25-45 46-64 65+
5 6
7 8
4 3
2 1
¿Cómo llega al trabajo o a la escuela? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen)
¿Hay estudiantes en el hogar?
No Sí (¿a qué escuela o
universidad asisten?) ___________________________________ Caminando
Bicicleta
Transporte público
Menjando
Not aplica
Otro (especifique)
Caminando
Bicicleta
Transporte público
Menjando
Not aplica
Otro (especifique)
¿Visita los parques o las instalaciones de la ciudad? Si es así,
¿Dónde le gustaría ver mejores rutas para peatones y
ciclistas? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen) ¿Con qué frecuencia camina en Banning?
¿Con qué frecuencia anda en bicicleta en Banning?
Escuelas
Parques
Centro comunitarios
Paradas de tránsito
Centro comerciales
Ciudades vecinas como
Beaumont
Otro
Diaro
3-4 días por semana
1-2 días por semana
Poco veces al año
Nunca
Diaro
3-4 días por semana
1-2 días por semana
Poco veces al año
Nunca
¿Qué le facilitaría andar más en bicicleta en Banning?
(Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen)
¿Qué le facilitaría acceso a las paradas de tránsito en Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen)
¿Qué otros métodos de transporte utiliza? (Seleccione
todas las opciones que apliquen)
¿Qué modo de transporte usaría con más frecuencia
para la conectividad regional (visitando ciudades vecinas como Beaumont) si se hicieran mejoras? (Marque todo lo
que corresponda)
¿Qué otras formas de transporte te animarían a
visitar destinos con más frecuencia? (Marque la más
importante para usted)
Cuando camina, anda en bicicleta o patina, lo hace por:

Explique por qué utiliza o no el transporte activo para satisfacer sus necesidades de conectividad regional.
¿Tiene algún otro comentario?
Carriles de bicicletas protegidos o
pintados en la calle
Carriles de bicicletas lejos de la calle
Bicicletas compartidas
Alumbrado
Árboles
Estacionamiento para
bicicletas
__ Pasos de peatones señalizados
Otro ___________________
Carriles de bicicletas
protegidos o pintados en la
calle
Carriles de bicicletas lejos de
la calle
Alumbrado
Árboles
Mejorar las banquetas
__ Pasos de peatones
señalizados
Crosswalk improvements
Marquesinas en las
paradas de autobús
Servicio de transporte
Silla de ruedas
Cochecito de empuje
Patinar
Scooters
Patinaje sobre ruedas/
patinaje
No aplica
Other _______________________
Bicicleta
Transporte público
Shuttles en demanda
Programas de vanpool/
carpool
Otro___________
Servicio de transporte para
varios pasajeros (vanpool)
Vehiculo electrico de la
comunidad (NEV)
Bicicleta compartida/
electrica
Programa scootershare
Otro _______________________
Necesidad
Recreación o diversión
y salud
Desplazarse (al trabajo o a la
escuela)
Otro _________________
¿Quiere mantenerse informado sobre el Plan de
Transporte Activo? Por favor, proporcione su información a
Nombre:

Email:
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El Plan de Transporte Activo de Banning guiará el diseño de opciones seguras, agradables y convenientes para caminar y andar en bicicleta a escuelas, parques y otros lugares a los que le gustaría ir. ¡Esperamos que los otros miembros de su hogar tomen la encuesta por separado!
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¿Qué le facilitaría caminar más en Banning? (Seleccione todas las opciones que apliquen)
Banquetas más anchas
Banquetas continuas
__ Pasos de peatones
señalizados
Alumbrado público
Alumbrado
Árboles
Cruces marcados
Otro ___________________
https://www.surveymonkey.com
/r/CSJBRNM
To fill out this survey
online, please visit:
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Visit the City of Banning website or scan the QR code to take the survey:

Visite el sitio web de la ciudad de Banning o escanee el código QR para realizar la encuesta:
www.banningca.gov
The City of Banning is developing its first Active Transportation Plan. The plan will identify strategies and improvements that will guide future investment to make walking, biking, and rolling across the City safer and more comfortable.

The project team is currently in the fact-finding period. This includes an analysis of the existing pedestrian and bicycle networks in addition to hearing from you about your needs as they relate to the transportation network.

This information will be used to start developing draft recommendations and identify locations where improvements should be made.

The project team needs your help! Please scan the QR code or visit the City of Banning website address below to take a short survey to provide feedback on walking, biking, and rolling in Banning. The survey is set to close March 31, 2023. Your feedback is vital in the development of Banning’s first Active Transportation Plan. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Help us make Banning a better place for walking, biking, and rolling.

Ciudad de Banning

PLAN DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO
La Ciudad de Banning está desarrollando su primer Plan de Transporte Activo. El plan identificará estrategias y mejoras que guiarán las inversiones futuras para hacer que caminar, andar en bicicleta y rodar por la ciudad sea más seguro y cómodo. El equipo del proyecto se encuentra actualmente en el período de análisis. Esto incluye un análisis de las redes existentes para peatones y ciclistas, además de conocer sus necesidades en relación con la red de transporte. Esta información se utilizará para comenzar a desarrollar recomendaciones preliminares y para comenzar a identificar ubicaciones donde se deben realizar mejoras. El equipo del proyecto llevará a cabo una serie de actividades en persona en la primavera de 2023 para presentar estas ideas y obtener comentarios adicionales de la comunidad de Banning. ¡El equipo del proyecto necesita tu ayuda! Escanee el código QR o visite el sitio web de la ciudad de Banning a continuación para realizar una breve encuesta y proporcionar comentarios sobre caminar, andar en bicicleta y rodar en Banning. La encuesta está programada para cerrar el 31 de marzo de 2023. Sus comentarios son vitales en el desarrollo del primer Plan de Transporte Activo de Banning. Completar la encuesta no debería tomar más de 10 minutos. Ayúdenos a hacer de Banning un lugar mejor para caminar, andar en bicicleta y andar en bicicleta.

For more information on the
Banning Active Transportation
Plan, visit the project website at:
http://t.ly/I4yE
Para obtener más información
sobre el Plan de transporte activo
de la cuidad de Banning, visite el
sitio web del proyecto en:
http://t.ly/I4yE

APPENDIX C CONTINUED
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RANK STREET NAME TO FROM SCHOOL ZONE
(MAX. 100)

PROPENSITY
(MAX. 100)

B/P CRASHES
(MAX. 100)
EQUITY
(MAX. 100)
1 E Williams Street Sunset Avenue N Hathaway Street 57 100 32 94 2 Nicolet Street McGovern Avenue N Hathaway Street 86 91 20 83 3 N 16th Street Highland Springs Avenue W Ramsey Street 29 78 78 82 4 W Wilson Street Highland Springs Avenue N Blanchard Street 100 63 32 72 5 E Ramsey Street (mid) Sunset Avenue 8th Street 29 97 51 88 6 E Ramsey Street (east) Sunset Avenue 8th Street 29 81 52 100 7 Sunrise Avenue W Wilson Street Nicolet Street 29 59 95 74 8 N 8th Street W Indian School Lane W Ramsey Street 29 69 88 69 9 S 8th Street W Ramsey Street Westward Avenue 14 75 60 84 10 Omar Street W Wilson Street W Ramsey Street 0 66 100 70 11 W Ramsey Street Highland Springs Avenue Sunset Avenue 14 69 75 70 12 Sunset Avenue North of W Wilson Street W Westward Avenue 29 66 54 71 13 N 22nd Street Sunset Avenue W Ramsey Street 29 94 0 88 14 San Gorgonio Avenue Bluff Street Old Idyllwild Road 43 78 9 77 15 E Westward Avenue Sunset Avenue San Gorgonio Avenue 43 63 14 87 16 N Almond Way E George Street Nicolet Street 29 75 0 100 17 E George Street N Almond Way N Blanchard Street 29 66 0 100 18 Hargrave Street E Repplier Road E Porter Street 29 59 14 90 19 W Lincoln Street Sunset Avenue San Gorgonio Avenue 43 63 0 80 20 N Evans Street E George Street E Williams Street 14 66 0 100 21 N Blanchard Street E Indian School Lane E George Street 29 53 0 100 22 Sunrise Avenue W Ramsey Street W Westward Avenue 29 66 0 84 23 N Hathaway Street Morongo Road E Ramsey Street 14 66 0 97 24 Charles Street San Gorgonio Avenue east of wastewater ponds 14 59 0 87 25 E Indian School Lane San Gorgonio Avenue N Blanchard Street 0 41 25 100 26 Highland Home Road 14th Street W Ramsey Street 14 56 0 70 27 W Jacinto View Road Omar Street McGovern Avenue 0 69 0 70 28 Sun Lake Boulevard Highland Springs Avenue S Highland Home Road 0 63 0 74 29 W Westward Avenue S Highland Home Road Sunset Avenue 14 41 0 84 30 McGovern Avenue W Wilson Street W Jacinto View Road 0 66 0 70 31 Meadowline Way Highland Springs Avenue Highland Home Road 0 53 0 70 32 Highland Springs Avenue Brookside Avenue South of Sun Lake houses 0 47 18 54 33 W Indian School Lane N 8th Street N San Gorgonio Avenue 0 50 0 42

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TOTAL SCORE
(MAX 400)

SCHOOLS
WITHIN 1/4 MILE
OF CORRIDOR*

BIKE/PED COLLISIONS
SCORE ***

PER MILE

PROPENSITY, ORIGINS CENSUS

TRACTS, DESTINATIONS POINTS,
PROXIMITY POLYGONS STACKED**

CALENVIROSCREEN

4.0 TRACTS TOUCHING
CORRIDOR****

PRIMARY OR

SECONDARY
283 4 2.1 32 85 Secondary
280 6 1.3 29 75 Secondary
267 2 5.1 25 74 Secondary
267 7 2.1 20 65 Primary
265 2 3.3 31 79 Primary
262 2 3.4 26 90 Primary
257 2 6.2 19 67 Secondary
255 2 5.7 22 62 Primary
233 1 3.9 24 76 Primary
236 0 6.5 21 63 Secondary
228 1 4.9 22 63 Primary
220 2 3.5 21 64 Primary
211 2 0 30 79 Secondary
207 3 0.6 25 69 Primary
207 3 0.9 20 78 Primary
204 2 0 24 90 Secondary
195 2 0 21 90 Secondary
192 2 0.9 19 81 Primary
186 3 0 20 72 Primary
180 1 0 21 90 Secondary
182 2 0 17 90 Secondary
179 2 0 21 76 Secondary
177 1 0 21 87 Primary
160 1 0 19 78 Secondary
166 0 1.6 13 90 Secondary
140 1 0 18 63 Primary
139 0 0 22 63 Secondary
137 0 0 20 67 Primary
139 1 0 13 76 Primary
136 0 0 21 63 Secondary
123 0 0 17 63 Secondary
119 0 1.2 15 49 Primary
92 0 0 16 38 Secondary

APPENDIX D CONTINUED
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City of Banning
Active Transportation Plan
Planning Commission Meeting
May 1, 2024
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Agenda
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Background
Public Outreach
Data Analysis
Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Priority Project Locations
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Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
Background
204
● Funding administered by SCAG
● Project began August 2022
Project Background
Project Team:
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Public Outreach
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Public Outreach - Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG)
❖ Nine (9) SAG meetings
❖ Feedback on outreach strategies and
recommendations, as shown below
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Stakeholder Community Workshops and
Community Events
● Three (3) Stakeholder Community Workshops and three (3) Community Events ● For example, for the Banning Disaster Expo, the Goal was to promote the project and collect public input
○ Input boards: pedestrian infrastructure and funding for primary/secondary streets 208
Banning Market Night Event
● Goal was to promote the project and collect
public input
○ Input boards: pedestrian/bicycle
infrastructure and input on the SCAG Kit
of Parts
209
Sun Lakes Senior Center Workshop
Images from Stakeholder Workshop #2
● Stakeholder Workshop
○ Sun Lakes ATP Presentation
○ ATP Open House - Banning Civic Center
● Boards Displayed
○ Pedestrian/Bicycle improvements input boards
○ Banning existing conditions maps
○ Showcase of ATP priority projects
○ Survey results
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Project extension
● Feedback from Workshop #2 was to prioritize a bicycle corridor in the NE area of Banning near Hoffer
Elementary School
● Response was to extend existing project with a Class III bike facility to connect to Hoffer Elementary School,
Roosevelt Williams Park, and nearby residents to San
Gorgonio
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Data Analysis
212
Existing Sidewalk Network
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Existing Bicycle Network
214
Bicycle and Pedestrian Collisions
215
Propensity Model
216
Safe Routes to School
217
Banning High
School
218
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Priority Project Locations
220
Citywide Bike Network
221
ATP Priority Projects
222
Treatments: Traffic Calming
Edge Lane Road Markings
Fire Truck-Friendly Speed Table
A gently sloped ramp allows emergency vehicles
to pass without slowing down
Neighborways
A gap in the speed cushions allows emergency
vehicles to pass through without slowing down.

Fire Truck-Friendly Speed Cushions
223
Jacinto
View Road
(neighborway)
Between Omar St. &
Native DriveN
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Concept of the two-way cycle track around Nicolet Middle School Nicolet Middle School
225
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227
N
San Gorgonio
Avenue
(one-way couplet)

NORTHBOUND
Between Wilson St.
& Wesley St.
228
Thank you!
KTUA
Tom Bertulis - [email protected]
Morgen Ruby - [email protected]
Circulate
Octavio Garcia -
[email protected]
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City of Banning
Active Transportation Plan
City Council Workshop
June 11, 2024
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Agenda
❖ Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Background
❖ Public Outreach
❖ Data Analysis
❖ Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
❖ Priority Project Locations
231
● Funding administered by SCAG
● Project began August 2022
Project Background
Project Team:
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❖ Nine (9) Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings
❖ Three (3) Stakeholder Community Workshops
● For example, Sun Lakes HOA Workshop
● Displayed (4) boards on the survey and recommendations ❖ Three (3) Community Events
● Collected public input
● Displayed the SCAG Kit of Parts
Public Outreach
233
Data Analysis
234
Existing Sidewalk Network
Bicycle and Pedestrian Propensity Model
Collisions
Existing Bicycle
Network
235
Safe Routes to School
236
Banning High
School
237
238
Priority Project Locations
239
Citywide Bike Network
240
ATP Priority Projects
241
Treatments: Traffic
Calming
Edge Lane Road Markings
Fire Truck-Friendly Speed Table
A gently sloped ramp allows emergency vehicles
to pass without slowing down
Neighborways
A gap in the speed cushions allows emergency
vehicles to pass through without slowing down.

Fire Truck-Friendly Speed Cushions
242
Jacinto
View Road
(neighborway)
Between Omar St. &
Native DriveN
243
Concept of the two-way cycle track around Nicolet Middle School Nicolet Middle School
244
South towards Williams Street
245
246
247
N
San Gorgonio
Avenue
(one-way couplet)

NORTHBOUND
Between Wilson St.
& Hayes St.
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Thank you!
KTUA
Tom Bertulis - [email protected]
Morgen Ruby - [email protected]
Circulate
Octavio Garcia -
[email protected]
Carlisle Dockery -
[email protected]
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