Attachment No. 3 (Part No. 1) - Community Mobility and Circulation

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023

Community
Mobility
and
Circulation

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 This element of the General Plan is focused on connecting neighborhoods and city destinations by expanding transportation choice in Fontana. While the element supports continuing programs to improve travel by cars and trucks, it provides guidance on expanding the options for transit and “active transportation” (pedestrian and bicycle mobility) for Fontana. It i s aligned with the SCAG 2016 -2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy concepts of Neighborhood Mobility Areas and Livable Corridors. These concepts are adapted for the Fontana General Plan Update as “Connected Neighborhoods”; “i3” areas in the central part of the city: and mixed-use development along the central segments of Sierra Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and Valley Boulevard to form Fontana’s “Livable Corridors.” Fontana’s connected neighborhoods will provid e mobility areas with up to 1/2-mile walking radii and 3 -mile biking radii for safe, comfortable, convenient pedestrian and bicycle travel for local trips within Fontana to schools, parks, civic sites, and shopping areas. This approach builds on the Safe R outes to Schools program in which Fontana is already participating and the Fontana Unified School District walking-distance criteria for transportation, which currently provide a 1/2 -mile walking distance for kindergarten. More transportation choice for no n-work trips can replace some auto trips, reducing growth in congestion and air pollution.

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 Livable Corridors are arterial corridors with compact, higher-density mixed- use development at commercial centers served by transit, and which are also pedestrian and bike-friendly while accommodating the reality of significant vehicle traffic. Higher-density housing along the Livable Corridors will provide new options for employees of the city’s major employers—Kaiser Hospital, FUSD and city government.

A. Community Mobility and Circulation
in the Fontana Forward Vision And
Principles
VISION
We take advantage of more transportation choices: we can walk and bike to nearby parks, schools and stores, use tra nsit and ride sharing, and drive longer distances as needed.

Connect people and places. Provide safe and
efficient transportation choices, including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit opportunities, along with well- maintained streets, to connect people to city destinations.

C. Findings and Challenges

FINDINGS
Overview
• An excellent transportation system provides an efficient and effective balance

PRINCIPLES
City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 B. Goals and Policies

GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana has a
comprehensive and balanced
transportation system, with safety and
multimodal accessibility
the top priority of citywide
transportation planning, as well as
accommodating freight movement.
• Provide roadways that serve the needs of Fontana
residents and commerce, and that facilitate safe and
convenient access to transit, bicycle facilities, and
walkways.
• Apply the six “E’s” of the Safe Routes to School program to transportation planning and implementation—
Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement,
Evaluation, and Equity.
• Make land use decisions that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use, in alignment with the 2016- 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable
Communities Strategy.
• Monitor the development of autonomous vehicle systems and potential benefits and impacts on Fontana.

Fontana's road network is safe and
accessible to all users, especially the
most vulnerable such as children, youth,
older adults and people with disabilities.
• Design roadway space for all users, including motor
vehicles, buses, bicyclists, mobility devices (such as senior scooters), and pedestrians, as feasible and appropriate for the context.
• Support designated truck routes that avoid negative
impacts on residential and commercial areas while
accommodating the efficient movement of trucks.

Local transit within the City of Fontana
is a viable choice for residents, easily
accessible and serving destinations
throughout the City.
• Maximize the accessibility, safety, convenience, and
appeal of transit service and transit stops.
• Promote concentrated development patterns in
coordination with transit planning to maximize service
efficiency and ridership.

The neighborhood streets of Fontana
maintain a residential character and
support a range of transportation
options.
• Balance neighborhood traffic circulation needs with
the goal of creating walkable and bike-friendly
neighborhoods.
• Develop and implement Best Practice Street Design
standards for new residential street development
projects.

Fontana’s commercial and mixed- use
areas include a multi-functional street
network that ensures a
safe, comfortable, and efficient
movement of people, goods, and
services to support a high quality of life
and economic vitality.
• Provide a transportation network that is compatible with the needs of commerce and those who live, work and
shop in mixed-use areas.
• Encourage mixed use and commercial developments that
support walking, bicycling, and public transit use while balancing the needs of motorized traffic to serve such
developments.

The city has attractive and convenient
parking facilities, including electric
charging stations, for both motorized
and non- motorized vehicles that meet
needs that fit the context.
• Provide sufficient motor vehicle and secure bicycle
parking in commercial and employment centers to
support vibrant economic activity.
• Encourage approaches that reduce the overall number of new parking spaces that must be provided on-site for
new development.

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023

GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana participates
in shaping regional transportation
policies to reduce traffic congestion,
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
• Lead and participate in initiatives to manage regional traffic.
• Coordinate with regional agencies and Caltrans to
participate in regional efforts to maintain transportation infrastructure in Fontana.
• Participate in the efforts of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to coordinate
transportation planning and services that support
greenhouse gas reductions.
• Participate in the efforts by Caltrans to reduce
congestion and improve traffic flow on area freeways.
between access and mobility. The overall goal of transportation is : we
travel to reach destinations and the opportunities that those destinations represent. Transportation is accomplished through mobility: our physical movement through space.
• The importance of integrating transportation decisions and investments with land use choices is always present. This means that transportation systems should serve land use choices —not the reverse. In making transportation decisions, it is important to weigh potential conflicts and trade-offs according to the specific community goals for a particular area. • Fontana is particularly dependent on its
regional transportation systems, both
because so many residents commute to jobs
outside of the city and because a major
economic sector, logistics, is by definition
linked to freight traffic, both truck and rail.
• A recent study for the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) showed that
widening of roads often does not ease traffic
congestion because of “induced demand” —
more roads generate more traffic over both
the short and the long term because the extra
capacity attracts new trips.
• Innovations now in the early stages of development, such as self-driving vehicles (both passenger cars and trucks) designed to make traffic both more efficient and safer, may provide solutions to increasing traffic congestion in the future.
• The federally-mandated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Fontana is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which covers six counties, including San Bernardino County. SCAG also prepares the state - mandated Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) to integrate land use, housing, and transportation.
• Transportation guidelines in Senate Bill 375 and in Senate Bill 226 promote infill development, development of multimodal transportation networks, and diversification of land uses. Senate Bill 743, newly in effect in 2017, mandates

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 The use of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), rather than vehicle level of service (LOS) as the primary metric for evaluating transportation improvements.

Transportation in Fontana
• Fontana is a major transportation hub, with convenient access to Interstates 10 and 15 and SR-210, two east-west freight rail lines, and one commuter rail line. • Within Fontana, I-10 carries 200,000 average daily trips (ADT) and SR-210 carries more than 100,000 ADT.
• Approximately 42% of Fontana’s working population travels 25 miles or more to work, and 14% travels more than 50 miles to
work. Most commuters drive to work alone to
widely dispersed employment locations.
• Average daily VMT for motorists in Fontana is
among the highest in San Bernardino County
(115.3 miles per day, ranking Fontana fourth
among 24 cities).
• The San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA) is planning express lanes on I-
10 between Los Angeles County and Redlands and
on I-15 between Riverside County and the Victor
Valley.
• Sierra Avenue i s the most heavily traveled street in Fontana. Immediately north of I-10, it carries an average of 51,500 ADT, rapidly declining to 30,000 ADT through downtown.
• The City maintains 497 miles of streets and has a computerized pavement - management system to set priorities for maintenance and improvements. • Fontana is served by Omnitrans, with 10 bus routes, and the Victor Valley Transit Authority, which provides commuter bus service to Barstow and Victorville.
and Ventura counties from downtown, with weekend service and 38 weekday trains serving an average of 372 riders per weekday, as of late 2015. • Fontana’s bicycle network expanded in recent years, especially with the Pacific Electric Trail linking to other Inland Empire communities. • Fontana completed its Active Transportation Plan for Safe Routes to Schools projects to improve pedestrian access to schools for school children. • Fontana is designing the north extension of the San Sevaine Trail that will connect Heritage Village with Etiwanda High school, providing a non-motorized route to school for students. • Fontana is very car-dependent, even for short trips within the city.

EXHIBIT 9.1 COMMUTING CHOICES OF FONTANA RESIDENTS
City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 • Health data for Fontana indicate that both adults and youth have lower rates of physical activity compared with county and state averages.

D. Hierarchy of Streets in
Fontana
A roadway functional classification or Hierarchy of Streets (See Exhibit 9.2 Hierarchy of Streets) has
been established for the City of Fontana. When planning for new development, redevelopment and City initiated Capital improvements Projects, roadway design must consider space for all users. Historically streets in Fontana, like most cities, were designed according to capacity and Level of Service for automobiles with little consideration for the complete streets principles. Moving forward Fontana will use a Multimodal Level of Service as a measurement in the rating of the performance of streets. Balancing transit, bicycle, and pedestrians with level of service. Street Hierarchy will dictate the number or travel lanes while improvements for bicycle, pedestrian and public transit connectivity. Where in the past land use would dictate transportation systems, now moving Fontana Forward, transportation systems will serve land use choices.

Additional right -of-way dedication beyond the approved typical t ravel lane requirements may be required in order to accommodate turn lanes, center medians, intersection improvements and complete street improvements. The roadway hierarchy of streets are briefly described in the following paragraphs.

Major Highways:

Major highways will have up to 6 lanes in most situations. Where Major Highways cross Freeways it may be necessary to increase capacity to 8 lanes. These streets typically have raised medians or two-way left turn lanes. These facilities can carry high volumes of traffic. The majority of the Major Highway network in the City has already been improved. Sidewalks and bike lanes should be added whenever possible and bus bays should be installed as turnouts. New development should incorporate Complete Street components as outline in the Active Transportation.

Primary and Secondary Highways:

These roadways will have up to 4 travel lanes. Primary Highways typically connect Major Highways and often have raised medians or two way left turn lanes.

Secondary Highways also have up to 4 lanes of travel and are typically used to carry traffic along the perimeters of large developments. Because traffic volumes are not as high as compared to Major Highways, these wide roads are ideal for Complete Street concepts.

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 Collector Streets:

These roadways can accommodate 2 or 4 lanes of traffic. They are typically used to take traffic from neighborhoods to Primary and Secondary Roads. Collector Roads are also used in industrial areas to funnel trucks from their point of services to the Truck Route Network. Whether connect ing residents to Primary Roads or trucks to Truck Routes, collector streets are ideal candidates for Complete Street concepts. Where possible, physical buffers such as land- scaped parkways or solid dividers should be used to separate vehicular traffic from bicycles and pedestrians.

Local Streets:

These are 2 lane roads in large part serving residential neighborhoods. In addition to Complete Street concepts, traffic calming measures should be incorporated whenever possible. Local streets should consider aut omobile parking curb adjacent with bike lanes striped along the roadside of the parking area.

Downtown Corridor
Sierra Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

For the first phase, which is expected to be implemented within three to five years, Sierra Avenue consists of a two-lane street with one lane going north and the other going south. A raised medium is required between both lanes with landscaping, bike lanes with buffer and sidewalk. Parallel parking is provided along both lanes with a bike lane and sidewalk.

The second phase will transition the corridor to exclusively pedestrian access, focusing on community connectivity. This new pedestrian plaza, which will feature bike lanes, seating areas, walkways and landscaping , will be the central community gathering place in the redeveloped Downtown . The implementation of the second phase will be driven by market factors including redevelopment and community demand.

Arrow Boulevard (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Arrow Boulevard will allow up to six lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. A raised medium and parallel parking are required.

Orange Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Orange Avenue will allow up to five lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

Nuevo Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Nuevo Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.

Wheeler Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Wheeler Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 Valencia Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Valencia Avenue will allow two driving lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

CHALLENGES
• Reducing traffic congestion.
• Providing more transportation choice for trips within Fontana. • Creating safe, comfortable and convenient alternatives to driving. • Reducing the commuting burden for Fontana residents.
• Improving transit service, coverage, reliability, convenience, and comfort. • Reducing traffic congestion.

D. What the Community Said
Public opinion survey
Respondents who expressed that they were very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the following public services:
•
—77.7%
•
—74.3%

Respondents ranked the following potential future priorities as high or medium priorities:
•
—90.8%
•
—86.7%
•
—83.6%
•
—79.6%
•
—74.2%

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 A Complete Street provides
safe and accessible travel
options for all modes —
walking, biking, transit, and
vehicles—for people of all
ages and abilities.

Community Workshop and meeting input
• Fill in gaps in sidewalk network
• Improve walking and biking safety
• Expand transit options
• Offer public transit for seniors lacking cars
• Address traffic speeds with traffic calming
• Address freeway interchange capacity
• Address overpasses and underpasses at railroad tracks for emergency vehicles
• Sierra Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Valley
Boulevard is too congested
• Improvements for traffic flow and speed needed on Valley Boulevard cross streets • Roads to be safer with use of street lights and trees • Electric stations for cars and bikes
• Don’t reduce narrow streets for bike lanes

City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023

E. Policies and Actions
to Achieve the Goals
Goal 1: The City of Fontana has a comprehensive and balanced transportation system with safety and multimodal accessibility the top priority of citywide transportation planning, as well as accommodating freight movement.

POLICIES
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ACTIONS

EXHIBIT 9.8 MULTI-WAY SEGMENTS FOR THE LIVABLE CORRIDORS

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Ave
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Goal 2: Fontana’s street network is safe and accessible to all users, especially the most vulnerable such as children, youth, older adults and people with disabilities.

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ACTIONS

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Goal 3: Local transit within the City of Fontana is a viable choice for residents, easily accessible and serving destinations throughout the city.

POLICIES
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ACTIONS

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City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 Goal 4: Fontana’s neighborhood streets maintain a residential character and support a range of transportation options.

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ACTIONS

Goal 5: Fontana’s commercial and mixed -use areas include a multifunctional street network that ensures a safe,
comfortable, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services to support a high quality of life and economic vitality.

POLICIES
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ACTIONS

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Goal 6: The city has attractive and convenient parking facilities for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles that fit the context.

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ACTIONS

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Goal 7: The city of Fontana participates in shaping regional transportation policies to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

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City Council Resolution 2023___ Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023

ACTIONS

F. Getting Started

ACTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Coordinate transportation with land use decision making Traffic Engineering Department, Planning
Division
Seek funding for the San Sevaine Trail implementation Engineering Department

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

Community
Mobility and
Circulation

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- This element of the General Plan is focused on connecting neighborhoods and city destinations by expanding transportation choice in Fontana. While the element supports continuing programs to improve travel by cars and trucks, it provides guidance on expanding the options for transit and “active transportation” (pedestrian and bicycle mobility) for Fontana. It is aligned with the SCAG 2016 -2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy concepts of Neighborhood Mobility Areas and Livable Corridors. These concepts are adapted for the Fontana General Plan Update as “Connected Neighborhoods”; “i3” areas in the central part of the city: and mixed-use development along the central segments of Sierra Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and Valley Boulevard to form Fontana’s “Livable Corridors.” Fontana’s connected neighborhoods will provide mobility areas with up to 1/2-mile walking radii and 3 -mile biking radii for safe, comfortable, convenient pedestrian and bicycle travel for local trips within Fontana to schools, parks, civic sites, and shopping areas. This approach builds on the Safe Routes to Schools program in which Fontana is already participating and the Fontana Unified School Distri ct walking -distance criteria for transportation, which currently provide a 1/2 -mile walking distance for kindergarten. More transportation choice for non -work trips can replace some auto trips, reducing growth in congestion and air pollution.

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- Livable Corridors are arterial corridors with compact, higher-density mixed- use development at commercial centers served by transit, and which are also pedestrian and bike-friendly while accommodating the reality of significant vehicle traffic.

Higher-density housing along the Livable Corridors will provide new options for employees of the city’s major employers—Kaiser Hospital, FUSD and city government.

A. Community Mobility and
Circulation in the Fontana
Forward Vision And Principles
VISION
We take advantage of more transportation choices: we can walk and bike to nearby parks, schools, stores, use transit and ride sharing, and drive longer distances as needed.

Findings and Challenges

FINDINGS
Overview
• An excellent transportation system provides an efficient and effective balance.

PRINCIPLES

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- B. Goals and Policies

GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana has a
comprehensive and balanced
transportation system, with
safety and multimodal
accessibility
the top priority of citywide
transportation planning, as well
as accommodating freight
movement.
• Provide roadways that serve the needs of Fontana
residents and commerce, and that facilitate safe and
convenient access to transit, bicycle facilities, and
walkways.
• Apply the six “E’s” of the Safe Routes to School program to transportation planning and implementation—
Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement,
Evaluation, and Equity.
• Make land use decisions that support walking, bicycling, and public transit use, in alignment with the 2016- 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable
Communities Strategy.
• Monitor the development of autonomous vehicle systems and potential benefits and impacts on Fontana.

Fontana's road network is safe
and accessible to all users,
especially the most vulnerable
such as children, youth, older
adults and people with
disabilities.
• Design roadway space for all users, including motor
vehicles, buses, bicyclists, mobility devices (such as senior scooters), and pedestrians, as feasible and appropriate for the context.
• Support designated truck routes that avoid negative
impacts on residential and commercial areas while
accommodating the efficient movement of trucks.

Local transit within the City
of Fontana is a viable choice
for residents, easily
accessible and serving
destinations throughout the
City.
• Maximize the accessibility, safety, convenience, and
appeal of transit service and transit stops.
• Promote concentrated development patterns in
coordination with transit planning to maximize service
efficiency and ridership.

The neighborhood streets of
Fontana maintain a
residential character and
support a range of
transportation options.
• Balance neighborhood traffic circulation needs with
the goal of creating walkable and bike-friendly
neighborhoods.
• Develop and implement Best Practice Street Design
standards for new residential street development
projects.

Fontana’s commercial and mixed-
use areas include a multi-
functional street network that
ensures a
safe, comfortable, and efficient
movement of people, goods, and
services to support a high quality
of life and economic vitality.
• Provide a transportation network that is compatible with the needs of commerce and those who live, work and
shop in mixed-use areas.
• Encourage mixed use and commercial developments that
support walking, bicycling, and public transit use while balancing the needs of motorized traffic to serve such
developments.

The city has attractive and
convenient parking facilities,
including electric charging
stations, for both motorized and
non- motorized vehicles that
meet needs that fit the context.
• Provide sufficient motor vehicle and secure bicycle
parking in commercial and employment centers to
support vibrant economic activity.
• Encourage approaches that reduce the overall number of new parking spaces that must be provided on-site for
new development.
•
Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

GOALS POLICIES
The City of Fontana participates
in shaping regional
transportation policies to
reduce traffic congestion,
pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions
• Lead and participate in initiatives to manage regional traffic.
• Coordinate with regional agencies and Caltrans to
participate in regional efforts to maintain transportation infrastructure in Fontana.
• Participate in the efforts of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to coordinate
transportation planning and services that support
greenhouse gas reductions.
• Participate in the efforts by Caltrans to reduce
congestion and improve traffic flow on area freeways.
between access and mobility. The overall goal of transportation is : we
travel to reach destinations and the opportunities that those destinations represent. Transportation is accomplished through
: our physical
movement through space.
• The importance of integrating transportation decisions and investments with land use choices is always present. This means that transportation systems should serve land use choices —not the reverse. In making transportation decisions, it is important to weigh potential conflicts and trade-offs according to the specific community goals for a particular area. • Fontana is particularly dependent on its
regional transportation systems, both
because so many residents commute to jobs
outside of the city and because a major
economic sector, logistics, is by definition
linked to freight traffic, both truck and rail.
• A recent study for the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) showed that
widening of roads often does not ease traffic
congestion because of “induced demand” —
more roads generate more traffic over both
the short and the long term because the extra
capacity attracts new trips.
• Innovations now in the early stages of development, such as self-driving vehicles (both passenger cars and trucks) designed to make traffic both more efficient and safer, may provide solutions to increasing traffic congestion in the future.
• The federally-mandated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Fontana is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which covers six counties, including San Bernardino County. SCAG also prepares the state- mandated Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) to integrate land use, housing, and transportation.
• Transportation guidelines in Senate Bill 375 and in Senate Bill 226 promote infill development, development of multimodal transportation networks, and diversification of land uses. Senate Bill 743, newly in effect in 2017, mandates

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- The use of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), rather than vehicle level of service (LOS) as the primary metric for evaluating transportation improvements.

Transportation in Fontana
• Fontana is a major transportation hub, with convenient access to Interstates 10 and 15 and SR -210, two east-west freight rail lines, and one commuter rail line.
• Within Fontana, I-10 carries 200,000 average daily trips (ADT) and SR-210 carries more than 100,000 ADT.
• Approximately 42% of Fontana’s working population travels 25 miles or more to work, and 14% travels more than 50 miles to work. Most commuters drive to work alone to widely dispersed employment locations. • Average daily VMT for motorists in Fontana is among the highest in San Bernardino County (115.3 miles per day, ranking Fontana fourth among 24 cities).
• The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is planning express lanes on I-10 between Los Angeles County and Redlands and on I- 15 between Riverside County and the Victor Valley.
• Sierra Avenue is the most heavily traveled street in Fontana. Immediately north of I-10, it carries an average of 51,500 ADT, rapidly declining to 30,000 ADT through downtown.
• The City maintains 497 miles of streets and
has a computerized pavement - management
system to set priorities for maintenance and
improvements.
• Fontana is served by Omnitrans, with 10 bus
routes, and the Victor Valley Transit
Authority, which provides commuter bus
service to Barstow and Victorville.
• Metrolink provides passenger rail service to
Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and
Ventura counties from downtown, with
weekend service and 38 weekday trains
serving an average of 372 riders per
weekday, as of late 2015.

EXHIBIT 9.1 COMMUTING CHOICES OF FONTANA RESIDENTS

• Fontana’s bicycle network expanded in recent
years, especially with the Pacific Electric Trail linking to other Inland Empire communities.
• Fontana completed its Active Transportation Plan and for Safe Routes to Schools projects to improve pedestrian access to schools for school children.
• Fontana is designing the north extension of the San Sevaine Trail that will connect Heritage Village with Etiwanda High School, providing anon- motorized route to school for students.
• Fontana is very car-dependent, even for short trips within the city.

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- • Health data for Fontana indicate that both adults and youth have lower rates of physical activity compared with county and state averages.

Additional right -of-way dedication beyond the approved typical travel lane requirements may be required in order to accommodate turn lanes, center medians, intersection improvements and complete street improvements. The roadway hierarchy of streets are briefly described in the following paragraphs.

Major Highways:

Major highways will have up to 6 lanes in most situations. Where Major Highways cross Freeways it may be necessary to increase capacity to 8 lanes. These streets typically have raised medians or two-way left turn lanes. These facilities can carry high volumes of traffic. The majority of the Major Highway network in the City has already bee n improved. Sidewalks and bike lanes should be added whenever possible and bus bays should be installed as turnouts. New development should incorporate Complete Street components as outline in the Active Transportation.

Primary and Secondary Highways:

These roadways will have up to 4 travel lanes. Primary Highways typically connect Major Highways and often have raised medians or two way left turn lanes.

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- Collector Streets:

These roadways can accommodate 2 or 4 lanes of traffic. They are typically used to take traffic from neighborhoods to Primary and Secondary Roads. Collector Roads are also used in industrial areas to funnel trucks from their point of services to the Truck Route Network. Whether connecting residents to Primary Roads or trucks to Truck Routes, collector streets are ideal candidates for Complete Street concepts. Where possible, physical buffers such as land- scaped parkways or solid dividers should be used to separate vehicular traffic from bicycles and pedestrians.

Local Streets:

These are 2 lane roads in large part serving residential neighborhoods. In addition to Complete Street concepts, traffic calming measures should be incorporated whenever possible. Local streets should consider automobile parking curb adjacent with bike lanes striped along the roadside of the parking area.

Downtown Corridor
Sierra Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

The sec ond phase will transition the corridor to exclusively pedestrian access, focusing on community connectivity. This new pedestrian plaza, which will feature bike lanes, seating areas, walkways and landscaping, will be the central community gathering place in the redeveloped Downtown. The implementation of the second phase will be driven by market factors including redevelopment and community demand.

Arrow Boulevard (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Arrow Boulevard will allow up to six lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. A raised medium and parallel parking are required.

Orange Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Orange Avenue will allow up to five lanes for drive aisles and turning lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

Nuevo Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Nuevo Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.

Wheeler Avenue (South of Arrow Blvd and North of Orange Ave):

This section of Wheeler Avenue will allow two lanes for automobile traffic traveling south. Parking and bike lanes are included.

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

Valencia Avenue (East of Nuevo Ave and West of Wheeler Ave):

This section of Valencia Avenue will allow two driving lanes. Parallel parking and bike lanes are included.

E. What the Community Said
Public opinion survey
Respondents who expressed that they were very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the following public services:
•
—77.7%
•
—74.3%

Respondents ranked the following potential future priorities as high or medium priorities:
•
—90.8%
•
—86.7%
•
—83.6%
•
—79.6%
•
—74.2%
Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- Community Workshop and meeting input
• Fill in gaps in sidewalk network
• Improve walking and biking safety
• Expand transit options
• Offer public transit for seniors lacking cars
• Address traffic speeds with traffic calming
• Address freeway interchange capacity
• Address overpasses and underpasses at railroad tracks for emergency vehicles
• Sierra Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Valley Boulevard is too congested
• Improvements for traffic flow and speed needed on Valley Boulevard cross streets • Roads to be safer with use of street lights and trees • Electric stations for cars and bikes
• Don’t reduce narrow streets for bike lanes

A Complete Street provides
safe and accessible travel
options for all modes —
walking, biking, transit, and
vehicles—for people of all
ages and abilities.

Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- E. Policies and Actions
to Achieve the Goals
Goal 1: The City of Fontana has a comprehensive and balanced transportation system with safety and multimodal accessibility the top priority of citywide transportation planning, as well as accommodating freight movement.

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EXHIBIT 9.8 MULTI-WAY SEGMENTS FOR THE LIVABLE CORRIDORS

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San Bernardino
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Goal 2: Fontana’s street network is safe and accessible to all users, especially the most vulnerable such as children, youth, older adults and people with disabilities.

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Goal 3: Local transit within the City of Fontana is a viable choice for residents, easily accessible and serving destinations throughout the city.

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Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023- Goal 4: Fontana’s neighborhood streets maintain a residential character and support a range of transportation options.

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Goal 5: Fontana’s commercial and mixed -use areas include a multifunctional street network that ensures a safe, comfortable, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services to support a high quality of life and economic vitality.

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Goal 6: The city has attractive and convenient parking facilities for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles that fit the context.

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Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

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Goal 7: The city of Fontana participates in shaping regional transportation policies to reduce t raffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Approved and Adopted by City Council July 23, 2023 City Council Resolution 2023-

ACTIONS

F. Getting Started

ACTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Traffic Engineering
Department, Planning
Division
Coordinate transportation with land use decision
making
Traffic Engineering
Department, Planning
Division
Seek funding for the San Sevaine Trail
implementation
Engineering
Department

Fontana City CouncilJuly 25, 2023

Fontana City Council
July 25, 2023