9770 CULVER BOULEVARD , CULVER CITY, CA 90232 -0507
MEMO RANDUM
DATE: February 17, 2022
TO: Honorable MAYOR LEE and Members of the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY
FROM: Chair Weiner and Members of the CULVER CITY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: 2021 Accomplishments and 2022 Work Plans
CC: John Nachbar, City Manager
Yanni Demitri Public Works Director / City Engineer
Andrew Maximous, Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager
On February 17 , 2022, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) approved the transmittal of the following information to the City Council:
BPAC 2021 (Calendar Year) Accomplishments
Recommendations to City Council
• Recommended to City Council agendizing item and approving opening of the Jackson Ave gate for bicycle and pedestrian access to the Ballona Creek Bike Path • Recommended changes to City ordinance and resolution currently prohibiting biking in Town Plaza, to allow biking with appropriate riding speeds and associated means for enforcement
• Reviewed and discussed and then approved and recommended to City Council the new Culver City Local Road Safety Plan
Review, Discussion & Advisory Feedback
• Reviewed and discussed Traffic Safety Educational Brochure • Reviewed and discussed FY 2022 Public Works Department work plans and budget items that pertain to active transportation and mobility issues • Reviewed and discussed LA Metro’s Bikeshare program, as well as the bikeshare program generally and bike parking
• Reviewed and discussed Move Culver City project and ongoing status
BPAC 2021 Accomplishments and 2022 Work Plans Page 2 of 3
• Reviewed and discussed traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Lucerne Ave/Ince Blvd
• Reviewed and discussed the Farragut Bike Blvd Plan
• Reviewed and discussed issues of signage and pavement markings at the pedestrian/bike bridge overcrossings of the Ballona Creek • Reviewed and discussed scheduling of ongoing construction of La Ballona Safe Routes to School Project and promotional activities
• Reviewed and discussed bikeway and traffic calming improvements for Fox Hills area • Reviewed and discussed three projects funded by state Cycle 10 - Highway Safety Improvement Program grant awards
• Reviewed and discussed emergency services for La Ballona Bike Path • Reviewed and discussed proposed conceptual plans for the Farragut-to-Jackson pedestrian walkway project
• Reviewed and discussed the Culver Blvd Stormwater Project education program • Reviewed and discussed the City’s commercial development review and approval process
Events & Activities
• Participated in the opening of the La Ballona Safe Route to School project improvements
BPAC 01-06/2022 Work Plans
Recommendations to City Council
• Review, discuss and make recommendation to City Council regarding the permanent status of Main St as open/closed to public
• Make other recommendations to City Council as appropriate
Review, Discussion & Advisory Feedback
• Review and discuss FY 2023 Public Works Department work plans and budget items that pertain to active transportation and mobility issues
• Review and discuss impacts of new legislation, including Slow Streets and speed reduction • Review and discuss the Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan and progress of plan elements • Review and discuss new and upcoming development projects and construction and the bicycle and pedestrian impacts
• Review and discuss ongoing Public Works and Transportation Department projects, including these and others:
o Ongoing status of Move Culver City projects and related issues o Opening of Jackson Gate to the Ballona Creek Bike Path, including temporary and permanent safety measures
o Bikeway and traffic calming improvements in Fox Hills area o Improvements at the intersection of Lucerne Ave/Ince Blvd BPAC 2021 Accomplishments and 2022 Work Plans Page 3 of 3
o Farragut Bike Blvd implementation
o Slow Streets program continuation and expansion
o Ballona Creek Bike Path improvements
o New Higuera Bridge bike path access
• Review and discuss upcoming and recommend potential Public Works and Transportation Department projects and activities throughout City to improve mobility and safety of bicyclists and pedestrians