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Megan Martin
Community Development Director
City of Grover Beach
Circulation Element
Update
Purpose Statement
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The purpose of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element is to guide the growth and expansion of transportation and circulation facilities within the City.
Updating the Circulation Element will ensure the City is better positioned to qualify and receive regional, State, and Federal grant funding for improved connectivity.
Background
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• June 2023 – Council Policy Direction
• Aug 2023 – RFP for Transportation Consultants
• All proposals received exceeded budget
• Sept 2024 – Revised RFP for Transportation Consultant • Sept 2024 – Contract with Cal Poly CRP Studio
• Existing Conditions study & community outreach
• Nov 2024 – Contract with LLG Transportation Consultant Project Objectives
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Evaluate
Existing
Deficiencies
Assess
Existing
Capacity
Strategize
Improvement
opportunities
Consistency
With regional
partners
Analyze
VMT & LOS
thresholds
Contract Services
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• Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG)
• Technical analysis and support
• Existing Conditions Report
• Build-out Conditions Report
• LOS & VMT Traffic Study
• City and Regional Planning Studio from California Polytechnic State University (“Cal Poly”)
• Existing conditions study
• Community outreach
Community Outreach & Engagement
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• Website Homepage
• Launched a new home page with announcements related to the Circulation Element update
• Technical Advisory Group
• Met with various regional agencies, organizations, technical experts, and stakeholders.
• Received input on the project related to safety, multimodal access, and regional coordination.
Community Outreach & Engagement
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• News Flash
• Announcing the launch of
the website, and
partnership with Cal Poly.
• Cal Poly Engagement
• Community events
• Visioning Workshop
• Open House
Community Outreach & Engagement
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Online Community
Forum Survey
4.24 3.32
3 2.25
2.19 Improved Crosswalks
Bicycle Infrastructure
Street Lights
Street Furniture
Bus Shelters
Community Ranked Priority Improvement
Opportunities
“The installation of sidewalks,
especially within 2 blocks of
all schools, would be much
appreciated for increased
safety of the families who
walk to and from school.”
“Make Grover more bike
friendly.”
“No sidewalks in many
neighborhoods makes it
difficult for ADA.”
“Would like a safe crossing
over the railroad tracks near
the Monarch Grove.”
“I dream of a trolley running
every 15 min between
Pismo Beach down Hwy,
then down Grand to AG
and back.”
“Trees on Grand Avenue
and 4th Street and other
major routes uplift my
spirits.”
Planning Commission Update
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• PC Comments and Communication
• Consider additional survey opportunities for bus ridership and needs • Coordinate closely with Regional Transit Authority (RTA) on routes and future needs
Next Steps
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• Completion of Technical Studies
• Meet with Technical Advisory Group
• Initiate Environmental Review
• Conduct a Joint PC and City Council Study Session
• Release the Draft Circulation Element for Public Review • PC Hearing to review Draft CE
• Council Hearing to review Final CE
• Coastal Commission Review and final adoption
Circulation Element Update
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• Questions
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