Golden State Specific
Plan Mobility Update
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
City Council
January 30, 2024
The Golden State Specific
Plan (GSSP) creates a long-
term vision for the area
supported by policies,
permitted land uses,
development and design
standards, and
mobility &
infrastructure plans.
The Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) will analyze
potential environmental
impacts of plan
recommendations.
Project Overview
Hollywood-Burbank
Airport
2 o Implements the City’s General
Plan goals and policies .
o Addresses the unique needs and
characteristics of different
neighborhoods and districts .
o Promotes sustainable, livable,
and equitable development
patterns .
What is a Specific Plan?
3 Phase 1
Discovery
Completed
Phase 2
Visioning
Completed
Phase 5
Adoption and
Fall 2024
Phase 4
Public Review
Spring 2024
Phase 3
Alternatives & Plan
Preparation
Present
Project Timeline
4 Why Are We Here?
o Project Team is working on the preparation of the
Specific Plan Mobility Chapter that will look at
improving the:
• Roadway Network
• Bicycle Network
• Pedestrian Network
• Transit Network
o Seeking City Council input on the proposed approach.
5 Regional Mobility Assets
6 Avion Burbank
Marriot Burbank
MSG Sphere
Studios
2814 Empire
Avenue
Replacement
Airport Terminal
Former Fry’s
Site
3001 Empire
Avenue
3000 Empire
Avenue
Development Activity
7 A vibrant residential neighborhood, economic center
and transportation hub that facilitates the preservation of existing key industries while creating new
opportunities for housing and jobs with an elevated
sense of arrival from the Hollywood-Burbank Airport,
Metrolink Stations, and proposed High-Speed Rail
Station.
Vision Statement & Guiding Principles
8 PROPOSED
Land Use Density FAR
Golden State
Commercial/
Industrial
0 du/ac 1.25-1.75
Golden State
Commercial
0 du/ac 2.0
Golden State
Commercial/
Residential
58-120
du/ac
1.25-3.0
High Density
Residential
43 du/ac 0
Low Density
Residential
14 du/ac 0
Institutional N/A N/A
Open Space N/A N/A
Land Use Planning – Proposed
Proposed
High Speed
Rail Station
Future
Replacement
Terminal
9 Mobility Planning,
Existing Conditions
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
10 Existing: Roadway Network
o Roadways historically serve non -residential
and residential land uses.
Ontario St., north of
Thornton Ave.
Thornton Ave. facing
East.
o Study Area roadways provide connectivity
to the Airport.
Hollywood Way
underpass facing
south from Empire
Avenue.
Source: STV, Google Maps
11 Existing: Roadway Network
o Two (2) I-5 freeway interchanges provide
connections to east of the Specific Plan Area.
o Railroad tracks present barriers to circulation at the north and south edges of the Specific Plan Area.
Above: Planning Area looking west.
Source: Google Maps12
Existing: Bicycle Network
o North Hollywood Way provides a major
north-south bicycle spine.
N. Hollywood Way Class IV
raised bike lane and at
Tulare Ave.
N. Hollywood Way
Class II bike lane and
signage at Burton
Ave.
13 Existing: Bicycle Network
o San Fernando Bikeway ( in final design ) will
connect major transit centers.
o Lack of east -west routes discourage bicycle
travel across Study Area.
Left: Pacific Ave Class III bike route and signage at
Screenland Dr.
Right: Thornton Ave looking east at Naomi St.
14 Existing: Pedestrian Network
o Most streets have a sidewalk on both sides.
o Many existing sidewalks are narrow and lack
shade.
Empire Avenue east of Niagara Street.
Source: Google Maps
15 Existing: Pedestrian Network
o Key transit access streets have sidewalks only
on one side.
o Railroad corridors and long blocks create
barriers to pedestrian access.
Vanowen Street looking west.
Source: Google Maps
16 Existing: Transit
o Transit service is provided by Metro and
Burbank Bus.
o Study Area is served by two (2)
Metrolink Stations and one bus transit
center.
BurbankBus
Orange Route
Empire Avenue at the Metrolink Station.
Source: STV, Google Maps
RITC
17 Existing: Transit
o Bus shelters are sporadic, available at locations
on some major roadways.
o Frequent transit service is provided along
Empire, but other corridors have longer
headways .
Bus stop without shelter at Empire Ave
and Niagara St
Source: STV, Google Maps
18 City Council Comments or Questions
Any feedback or questions on Mobility -related
existing conditions or deficiencies staff missed prior to proceeding to areas for opportunities for
improvement?
19 Mobility Planning,
Areas of Opportunity
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
20 Opportunities: Roadway Network
o Support vehicle connections to new airport
terminal and future HSR Station .
o Complete Streets Motorist Priority Goals:
• Provide separation between people
driving, bicycling, and walking .
• Install traffic calming treatments to
enhance safety and visibility for all
people.
• Redesign and reconfigure streets and
intersections to improve sightlines and
visibility .
BUR
Replacement
Terminal
High Speed Rail
Station
21 Opportunities: Roadway Network
o Reconfigure historically industrial focused
roadways to be balanced to all users.
High Speed Rail
Station
Avion Development, Tulare Ave, west of North Hollywood
Way, looking west.
Source: STV, Google Maps
BUR
Replacement
Terminal
High Speed Rail
Station
22 Opportunities: Roadway Network
o Develop a Neighborhood Protection Plan to
protect residential areas from potential traffic
and parking impacts .
BUR Replacement
Terminal
High Speed Rail
Station
Curb bulb outs at Verdugo Ave and Kenwood Street
Source: STV, Google Maps
23 Opportunities: Bicycle Network
o Fully protected bicycle facilities are planned
on Hollywood Way and San Fernando.
o New east -west bikeway connections to
residential areas and employment centers
North Hollywood Way at Winona Ave
looking south.
Source: STV, Google Maps 24
Opportunities: Pedestrian Network
Potential High
Priority Area
o Street improvements to be consistent with
Citywide Complete Streets Plan.
Complete Our Streets Plan, Figure 5 -11.
o New Marked Crossings and a Full Traffic Signal at a
Two-Way Stop-Controlled Arterial/Local Intersection
Verdugo AvenueSan Fernando Blvd.
Source: Complete Our Streets Plan
25 Opportunities: Transit
o Adjust existing bus, rail schedules and/or
routes to better accommodate current and
future land uses.
o Better transit connections at local and regional
scale at key transportation hubs in the area
o Implement new bus stop amenities.
BurbankBus
Orange Route
Bus stop on N. Hollywood Way, south of
Thornton. Source: Streets Blog LA
RITC
High Speed Rail
Station
26 Complete Streets, Targeted Streets
o Hollywood Way
o Vanowen Street
o Thornton Avenue
o Winona Avenue
o Cohasset Street
o Ontario Street
27 Complete Streets, Ontario St
Existing Typical Cross Section
28 Transportation Commission Feedback
o Presentation to Burbank Transportation Commission on October 16, 2023.
o Received positive feedback and several suggestions :
• Roadway cross-sections should consider commercial
trucks as there are still industrial and warehouse uses. • Consider design standards that encourage orientation toward the street for easier non-auto access.
• Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity should be considered throughout, but especially Empire Avenue.
29 Complete Streets, Empire Ave
o Currently no planned changes to cross-section .
o Constraints related to width of right -of-way.
o Conditions may change with relocation of airport.
o Staff recommends adding Empire Avenue to the Complete Street analysis.
Existing Typical Cross Section
30 Golden State Neighborhood Protection Plan
o Presented second step to City
Council on November 7, 2023.
o Preserve livability of
neighborhoods and discourage
cut-through and spillover
traffic.
o NPP preparation to start this
upcoming Winter and
estimates completion in Spring
2025.
North Hollywood Way
Buena Vista St
Clybourne Ave
Victory Blvd
N Ontario St
Winona Ave
Lincoln St
Catalina St
Empire Ave
Thornton Ave
31 NEXT STEPS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
32 Next Steps
Next Events
o February 3, 2024: Community Walking/Bus Tour.
o Spring 2024: Release of Draft Specific Plan and Draft EIR.
Additional Information
o Materials posted on goldenstatesp.com
33 Conclusion
o Developing mobility goals, policies and areas of focus is an important step in establishing a Specific Plan that is consistent with the future mobility needs of the City.
o Staff analyzed existing conditions and areas of opportunities to develop a new mobility chapter for the Specific Plan. 34 Seeking City Council Feedback & Direction
1. The identified areas of opportunity, and the Complete Streets, Targeted Streets Cross-Sections .
2. The Burbank Transportation Commission’s recommendation that staff consider improving Empire Avenue with additional bicycle and pedestrian Complete Our Streets Plan improvements ; and
3. Any other input and direction on other mobility areas of opportunity or concern .
35 CONTACT:
Specific Plan Team
[email protected]
818-238-5250
Project Website
www.goldenstatesp.com
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the project website.
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