45Chapter 4: Mobility
Introduction
A multi-modal transportation system that safely and effi ciently serves residents, businesses, and visitors, and provides access to neighborhood, community and regional centers is essential for upholding Fullerton’s quality of life while implementing the vision for Fullerton’s future.
The Mobility Element seeks to link Fullerton’s system of roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, bus and rail transit systems, and airport—all of which collectively provide for the movement of persons, goods, and services throughout the City, the region, and beyond.
The following goal and policies are provided to achieve the Fullerton Vision as it pertains to Mobility.
The purpose of the Mobility Element
is to further the attainment of a
balanced, multi-modal transportation
network that minimizes
environmental and neighborhood
impacts.
This Element is required per California
Government Code Section 65302.
Purpose
Mobility
Chapter 4
Fullerton will be a city which off ers a variety of transportation options. -The Fullerton Vision
Associated Tables and Exhibits
Table 7: Roadway Functional Classifi cations (page 145) Exhibit 6: Roadway Classifi cations (page 147)
Exhibit 7: Truck Routes (page 149)
Exhibit 8: CMP Highway System (page 151)
Exhibit 9: Rural Streets (page 153)
Exhibit 10: Scenic Corridors (page 155)
Overarching Policies
OAP1. Comply with State and Federal laws and regulations while maintaining local control in decision-making.
OAP2. Pursue Federal, State and local funding options to support implementation of The Fullerton Plan.
OAP3. Leverage the advantages and advances of technology.
OAP4. Seek opportunities for increased effi ciency and eff ectiveness. 46 Region/Subregion Level
P5.1 Circulation Between Cities
Support regional and subregional eff orts to
implement programs that coordinate the multi-
modal transportation needs and requirements
across jurisdictions, including but not limited
to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, the
Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan, the Signal
Synchronization Master Plan, the Orange County
Congestion Management Plan, and the Growth
Management Plan.
P5.2 Reduction of Single Occupant Vehicle Trips
Support regional and subregional eff orts to
increase alternatives to and infrastructure
supporting reduction of single occupant vehicle
trips.
P5.3 Mobility Information Infrastructure
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to utilize signage and technology
to provide real-time information to users of the
multi-modal transportation network.
P5.4 Fullerton Municipal Airport
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to advance the Fullerton Municipal
Airport as an important economic asset that
provides effi cient regional travel for business,
commerce and the general public, as well as
a base of operations for public safety aviation
operations.
P5.5 Fullerton Transportation Center
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to advance the Fullerton
Transportation Center as an important economic
asset that provides effi cient regional travel and
mode choice options for business, commerce
and the general public.
City Level
P5.6 Quality Highways and Roads
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to operate and maintain a
comprehensive network of arterial highways
and local roads supporting safe and effi cient
movement of people, goods and services to,
through and within the City.
P5.7 Complete Streets
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to maintain a balanced multi-modal
transportation network that meets the needs
of all users of the streets, roads and highways
– including bicyclists, children, persons with
disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial
goods, pedestrians, users of public transportation
and seniors – for safe and convenient travel in
a manner that is suitable to the suburban and
urban contexts within the City.
P5.8 Maximization of Person-Trips
Support programs, policies and regulations
to plan for and implement an effi cient
transportation network that maximizes capacity
for person-trips, not just vehicle-trips.
Policies
Specifi c statements that provide a directive or framework for City decision-making that directly contribute to the attainment of the goal.
Chapter 4: Mobility
Mobility
GOAL 5: A balanced system promoting transportation
alternatives that enable mobility and an enhanced
quality of life.
47 Policies
Specifi c statements that provide a directive or framework for City decision-making that directly contribute to the attainment of the goal.
P5.13 Development-Oriented Transit
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to encourage transit improvements
that incentivize investment and link
neighborhoods, while fi tting the scale and traffi c
patterns of the surrounding area.
P5.14 Fair Share of Improvements
Support policies and regulations which
require new development to pay a fair share of
needed transportation improvements based
on a project’s impacts to the multi-modal
transportation network.
Neighborhood/District Level
P5.15 Neighborhood and Focus Area Connections
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to connect neighborhoods via a
multi-modal network to each other and to the
City’s Focus Areas.
Project Level
P5.16 Infrastructure for Low and Zero Emission
Vehicles
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to encourage the development of
private and/or public infrastructure facilitating
the use of alternative fuel vehicles.
Also see Chapter 5: Bicycle for related policies and
Chapter 17: Air Quality and Climate Change, P 22.1
Motor Vehicle Related GHG Emissions.
P5.9 Coordination with Schools
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to improve – in coordination with the
school districts – alternatives to the motorized
transport of students by parents to and from
school.
P5.10 Easements and Rights-Of-Way
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to use public easements and rights-
of-way along fl ood control channels and/or
inactive railroads as part of the multi-modal
network.
P5.11 Integrated Land Use and Transportation
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to integrate land use and
transportation planning and implementation.
(Also see Chapter 1: Community Development and
Design, P1.4 Connection and Integration of Uses.)
P5.12 Multi-Modal Traffi c Analysis
Support programs, policies and regulations
to analyze and evaluate urban streets using
an integrated approach from the points of
view of automobile drivers, transit passengers,
bicyclists and pedestrians rather than auto-
centric thresholds which confl ict with other
policies of The Fullerton Plan – including better
environments for walking and bicycling, safer
streets, increased transit use, cost-eff ective
infrastructure investments, reduced greenhouse
gas emissions, and the preservation of open
space.
Chapter 4: Mobility
Mobility
GOAL 5: A balanced system promoting transportation
alternatives that enable mobility and an enhanced
quality of life.
49Chapter 5: Bicycle
The purpose of the Bicycle Element
is to provide Fullerton with a plan,
as well as goals, policies, and
actions, designed to meet the needs
of commuter and recreational
bicyclists of all abilities and provide
safe connectivity to and between
activity centers such as schools,
transportation centers, open space/
parks, residential neighborhoods and
commercial areas within the City,
and with adjoining jurisdictions –
consistent with the Fullerton Vision
and the community’s values.
This Element is not required per
California Government Code Section
65302; however, as bicycle facilities
and programs are of importance
to the community of Fullerton, it is
prepared as an optional element per
California Government Code Section
65303.
Purpose
Introduction
The needs of bicycle users in the City, and the creation of a complete and safe bicycle network, are central to maintaining and enhancing Fullerton’s quality of life. Fullerton has been developing a bicycle network, accompanied by public bicycle parking and access to public transit. Today’s facilities off er a base to develop a multi-tiered network of bikeways that will enable bicyclists to traverse throughout Fullerton on either a designated bikeway, or safely on a quiet street that is not designated as a bikeway. This network will link with those of neighboring cities and will bring cyclists to destinations with convenient secure parking and connections to other travel modes.
The Bicycle Element contains the goal and policies established by Fullerton’s Bicycle Master Plan, a Bicycle Transportation Plan prepared under the guidance of Fullerton’s Bicycle Users Subcommittee in compliance with California Streets and Highways Code 891.2. The Bicycle Element and Master Plan will enable Fullerton to become eligible for a variety of outside funding sources.
The Bicycle Element seeks to broaden transportation choices for residents, employees and visitors in Fullerton.
The following goal and policies are provided to achieve The Fullerton Vision as it pertains to the Bicycle Element.
Bicycle
Chapter 5
Fullerton is committed to environmental sustainability…off ers a variety of transportation options…and supports programs that encourage healthy life styles. -The Fullerton Vision
The Bicycle Master Plan will be
adopted under separate cover. This
Chapter contains a summary of the
Bicycle Master Plan policy program.
Refer to the full Bicycle Master
Plan, Appendix G, for additional
information.
Associated Tables and Exhibits
Exhibit 11: Existing Bikeways (page 159)
Exhibit 12: Proposed Bikeways (page 161)
Overarching Policies
OAP1. Comply with State and Federal laws and regulations while maintaining local control in decision-making.
OAP2. Pursue Federal, State and local funding options to support implementation of The Fullerton Plan.
OAP3. Leverage the advantages and advances of technology.
OAP4. Seek opportunities for increased effi ciency and eff ectiveness. 50 Region/Subregion Level
P6.1 Consideration of Bicyclists
Support regional and subregional eff orts
to ensure bicyclists are considered when
developing new or retrofi tting existing
transportation facilities and systems.
P6.2 Inter-Jurisdiction Connections
Support eff orts to maintain, expand and create
new connections between the Fullerton bicycle
network and the bicycle networks of adjacent
cities, Orange County and the region.
City Level
P6.3 Bicycle Transportation Plan
Support projects, programs and policies to
maintain and update as necessary a Bicycle
Transportation Plan prepared and approved
pursuant to the California Streets and Highways
Code to maintain eligibility for funding for State
Bicycle Transportation Account funds.
P6.4 Bicyclist Use on All Streets
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to recognize that every street in
Fullerton is a street that a bicyclist can use.
Policies
Specifi c statements that provide a directive or framework for City decision-making that directly contribute to the attainment of the goal.
P6.5 Bicycling Safety and Convenience
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations that make bicycling safer and more
convenient for all types of bicyclists.
P6.6 Safe Travel to Key Destinations
Support projects, programs, policies, and
regulations to facilitate safe travel by bicycle to
key destinations within the community and the
larger region.
P6.7 Development Projects
Support projects, programs, policies, and
regulations to reduce negative impacts to
and increase opportunities for bicycle users
and the bicycle network in private and public
development projects.
P6.8 Multi-Tiered Bicycle Network
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to develop a multi-tiered network
of bicycle travel options that consider traffi c
volumes and rider experience; and which
recognizes that all streets should be safe for
bicycling.
Chapter 5: Bicycle
Bicycle
GOAL 6: A bicycle friendly city where bicycling is a safe and convenient alternative to motorized transportation and
a recreational opportunity for people of all ages and
abilities.
51 P6.9 Intersection Safety
Support projects, programs, policies, and
regulations to support the safe and effi cient
movement of bicyclists through and across
intersections.
P6.10 Bicyclist Education
Support projects and programs in conjunction
with local bike shops, organizations and advocates
to foster responsible ridership and reduce barriers
to bicycling.
Neighborhood/District Level
P6.11 Neighborhood and Focus Area Connections
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to connect neighborhoods via a multi-
modal network to each other, and to and through
the City’s Focus Areas.
Project Level
P6.12 Bicycle Parking and Facilities
Support projects, programs, policies, and
regulations to provide convenient bicycle parking
and other bicycle facilities in existing and potential
high demand locations within the City, such as
educational institutions, parks, business districts,
transit stops, retail, commercial and employment
centers.
P6.13 Design Standards
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to use recognized bicycle
infrastructure design standards of the Federal
Highway Administration, California Department
of Transportation, and the American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Offi cials, and
participate in their pilot studies for alternative
designs when appropriate.
P6.14 Design Technology and Innovation
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to consider bicycle friendly design
using new technologies and innovative
treatments.
Chapter 5: Bicycle
Bicycle
Policies
Specifi c statements that provide a directive or framework for City decision-making that directly contribute to the attainment of the goal.
GOAL 6: A bicycle friendly city where bicycling is a safe and convenient alternative to motorized transportation and
a recreational opportunity for people of all ages and
abilities.
53Chapter 6: Growth Management
The purpose of the Growth
Management Element is to guide
growth and development based
upon the City’s ability to provide an
adequate circulation system and
public facilities.
This Element is not required per
California Government Code
Section 65302; however, as growth
management is of importance to
the community, it is prepared as
an optional element per California
Government Code Section 65303.
Purpose
Introduction
Planning and provision of mobility improvements, public services, and public facilities are important considerations for orderly and sustainable growth and development to occur. The Growth Management Element is intended to ensure that infrastructure planning meets the needs of current and future residents of Fullerton by setting forth policy related to growth management and providing implementation and monitoring provisions.
As a city in Orange County, Fullerton is eligible for a portion of the monies received under Measure M and renewed Measure M (M2). The corresponding Countywide Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Program required each jurisdiction to adopt a Growth Management Element into its General Plan and identified the items to be covered. The required policies are located in other Elements, but are included by reference herein in fulfillment of the Growth Management Program requirements.
The following goal and policies are provided to achieve the Fullerton Vision as it pertains to Growth Management.
Overarching Policies
OAP1. Comply with State and Federal laws and regulations while maintaining local control in decision-making.
OAP2. Pursue Federal, State and local funding options to support implementation of The Fullerton Plan.
OAP3. Leverage the advantages and advances of technology.
OAP4. Seek opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Growth Management
Chapter 6
Fullerton will be a city which is committed to environmental sustainability in planning design, policy and practice [and which] encourages growth in its tax base to support our city services and ensure adequate infrastructure. -The Fullerton Vision
54 Policies
Specific statements that provide a directive or framework for City decision-making that directly contribute to the attainment of the goal.
Region/Subregion Level
P7.1 Balanced Decisionmaking
Support regional and subregional efforts to focus
growth and development within areas that can
be adequately served by existing and planned
infrastructure systems.
City Level
P7.2 Housing Growth
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to accommodate housing growth
consistent with the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment in areas of the City with existing and
planned infrastructure capabilities.
(See Chapter 2:
Housing for related policies.)
Neighborhood/District Level
P7.3 Infrastructure Planning
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to plan for appropriate levels and
types of infrastructure based on the desired
character of each neighborhood or district.
P7.4 Focus Area Planning
Support projects, programs, policies and
regulations to evaluate infrastructure capabilities
as part of community-based planning of Focus
Areas.
Project Level
P7.5 Appropriate Development Scale
Support projects, programs, policies and regulations
to ensure that development is appropriate in scale
to current and planned infrastructure capabilities.
Also see:
Chapter 1: Community Development and Design
t P1.4 Connection and Integration of Uses
t P1.7 Development that Supports Mobility
t P1.19 Housing Choice
Chapter 4: Mobility
t P5.1 Circulation Between Cities
t P5.2 Reduction of Single Occupant Vehicle Trips
t P5.5 Fullerton Transportation Center
t P5.6 Quality Highways and Roads
t P5.7 Complete Streets
t P5.8 Maximization of Person-Trips
t P5.10 Easements and Rights-of-Way
t P5.12 Multi-Modal Traffic Analysis
t P5.13 Development Oriented Transit
t P5.14 Fair Share of Improvements
t P5.15 Neighborhood and Focus Area Connections
Chapter 5: Bicycle
t P6.7 Development Projects
t P6.8 Multi-Tiered Bicycle Network
t P6.11 Neighborhood and Focus Area Connections
Chapter 17: Air Quality and Climate Change
t P21.1 Jobs-Housing Balance
Chapter 6: Growth Management
GOAL 7: Growth and development aligned with
infrastructure capabilities.
Growth
Management
ATTACHMENT E
Fullerton Municipal Code Excerpt
15.30.100. Transportation Demand Management strategies to reduce single occupant vehicles.
A. Applicability:
1. This section shall apply to all new commercial development or major expansion of existing commercial development that are estimated to employ one hundred or more persons as determined by the methodology in Subsection B of this section.
2. For purposes of determining whether a new development project is subject to this section, the total employment figure will be determined as follows:
a. An employment projection developed by the applicant, subject to approval by the Director of Development Services.
b. An employment projection using the following employee generation factors by type of use:
Land Use Category Gross Sq. Ft./Employee
Commercial 500
Office/Professional 250
Hotel 0.8/room
c. The employment projection for a development of mixed or multiple uses shall be calculated on a case-by-case basis based upon the proportion of development devoted to each type of use.
B. Facility standards:
1. A minimum of ten percent of parking spaces, located as close as is practical to the entrance(s) of the use they are intended to serve, shall be reserved and adequately signed for use of carpool and vanpool vehicles.
2. Secure, adequate and convenient storage shall be provided for bicycles.
3. Bus bays, bus stops and bus shelters shall be provided where appropriate.
4. A commuter information area or multiple areas shall be provided within or near each building; the information area(s) shall be centrally located and accessible to all employees and tenants; information shall include, but not be limited to, current maps, routes and schedules for public transit.
5. A shower and locker room facility for employees of each sex shall be provided in each building of 100,000 gross square feet or more. Any development containing a combined total of 100,000 gross square feet, but which does not contain any single building exceeding 100,000 gross square feet, shall provide shower and locker room facilities unless a finding is made that the provision of such facilities is not practical or efficient.
6. Sidewalks or other paved pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development shall be provided.
C. Monitoring:
Periodic monitoring of the developments may occur to ensure full and continued implementation of the facility standards, as described in Subsection B of this section. (Ord. 3066, (part), 2005: Ord. 2982, 2001)