Norco City Council
May 1, 2024

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
15 Trail Network Users and Needs
Equestrians, pedestrians, and bicyclists may all legally use the trail network in Norco, however these groups have different infrastructure needs to use the network safely and comfortably.

The trail network allows Norco residents to preserve their rural lifestyle and ride horses to their destinations, which often feature hitching posts and other equestrian infrastructure.

The trails provide a dirt path for equestrians to use that is separated from vehicles, and the network includes equestrian crossing infrastructure and signage. Some pedestrians may also find the trails network to be a soft and comfortable walking path separated from vehicle travel, however, for pedestrians using mobility devices the trails may be difficult to navigate, particularly if there is not basic crossing infrastructure like accessible curb ramps at intersections.

While bicyclists can use the trail network, they may not always prefer it. Trail riding may be appropriate for students riding to school because of the separation from cars and the trail and sidewalk connections to most schools in the City. However, trail riding requires a type of bicycle that can handle the rougher terrain and requires an understanding of how a bicycle handles on dirt rather than on pavement, especially if the ground is wet or muddy. Even for bicyclists that do prefer using the trails, there may be a perception in the City that it is unsafe for bicyclists and equestrians to share trail space because bicyclists may not slow down around a horse, causing the horse to be startled.1 Norco’s
bicycle network can benefit from safe, on-street bicycle facilities that lead to popular destinations in the City like the future SART, retail areas on Hamner Avenue and Sixth Street, and Norco College.
1 AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. (2012): 5-12.

At the intersection of Sixth Street and Valley View Avenue, there is a corner with no curb ramps, which can be a barrier to safe pedestrian access.

Along River Drive, bicyclists must choose between riding in the street, or riding on the trail, which can can get wet and muddy.

16 Signage
Norco bike, equestrian, and pedestrian facilities have some scattered signage throughout the City to designate different infrastructure for different modes. Norco Drive has bike lane signage along the Class II bike lane serving as a notice for vehicle traffic. River Drive has sharrow markings on the street and bike route signs indicating a connection to the Santa Ana River Trail.

Some intersections also have pedestrian crossing signs as a warning for oncoming cars. Additionally, some neighborhood associations have taken it upon themselves to install signage to slow cars. ‘Horse Community Please Slow Down’ signs can be seen along the trails on Corydon Avenue and throughout the neighborhood.

The infrequency of signage may create a lack of clarity for which mode of transportation is allowed. The signs also do little to improve the safety of riding or cycling and do not provide adequate awareness to drivers.

Neighborhood Association Signage on Corydon Avenue.

Share the Road Signage on River Drive.

Bike Route Signage on Norco Drive.

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
17 School Facilities
Most of the schools in Norco feature high visibility crosswalks and school crossing signage. However, there are generally no sidewalks or curb ramps, which can make it difficult for those using mobility devices to get to school. Norco Elementary School, Intermediate School and High School are all on
Temescal Avenue. There are trails along Temescal Avenue by the Elementary School and High School, but the trails end approaching the Intermediate School. The Intermediate School and the High School both have concrete sidewalks in front of the schools, but connectivity ends at the ends of the school zone.

There are also traffic calming elements like speed feedback signs along Temescal Avenue.

Smaller schools like Sierra Vista Elementary School on Corona Avenue and Highland Elementary on Alhambra Street feature standard crosswalks that are not high visibility. Enhancing the bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at the schools in Norco can encourage students to walk to school, which can reduce traffic congestion, decrease students’ risk of chronic disease, and improve academic performance.2
Temescal Avenue is a major thoroughfare that does not have any traffic calming elements other than paint and signage leading into the school zones. Physical road improvements, such as curbs, curb extensions or pedestrian islands, could help decrease traffic speeds around schools, making it safer for students to walk or bike. Additionally, there are no prominent bike racks in front of the schools that would encourage cycling. Many of the schools have trails in the surrounding vicinity, however, there are no curbs, allowing dirt and sediment into the shoulder of 2 Saferoutespartnership.org.

Replacing this standard crosswalk with a high visibility crosswalk would make students walking to Sierra Vista Elementary more visible when crossing the street.

The concrete sidewalk at Norco High School ends abruptly at a chain link fence, requiring pedestrians to move to the trail.
the road, making the surface condition unsafe for cyclists on the road. Hazards within 0.25 miles of a school are identified in Figure 5.

18 Figure 5. Norco Schools and Surrounding Infrastructure

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20 Future Development
Implementing active transportation infrastructure prior to the construction of planned development can help ensure that residents living and working in the new development have multiple safe transportation options. Planning for future development can also prepare the City to require developers to install or pay for some of the planned active transportation recommendations as a condition of development. Presently, the City requires developers to pay an equestrian trails development impact fee to fund the acquisitions and improvement of trails in Norco. Planned development in Norco includes a large business park on Mountain Avenue and Norco Valley Square, a multifamily housing development and hotel near Norco College. Both of these developments can be seen in context of existing active transportation conditions in Figure 6.

Palomino Business Park
The Palomino Business Park project, which started construction in Spring 2022, is set to develop over 110 acres of land for industrial, commercial and office uses (Figure 6). Replacing an old egg processing plant, the park is expected to be the largest industrial development in the City, located on Mountain Avenue between Second Street and First Street. As a condition of development, the business park will include the construction and maintenance of trails on all sides of the business park.3 The implementation of a trail on Mountain Avenue will close a trail network gap in the industrial area, which may help employees walk or bike to work, however there is a need for supporting infrastructure to help trail users reach the business park. The 3 https://www.pressenterprise.com/2022/04/19/new-ranch-themedindustrial-warehouse-in-norco-will-be-biggest-in-citys-history/ intersections of First Street and Mountain Avenue, Second Street and Mountain Avenue, and Second Street and Pacific Avenue are unsignalized intersections without crosswalks. Upon completion of the business park, traffic of all modes will likely increase, and infrastructure like high visibility crosswalks and signalized intersections with pedestrian signals can help ensure everyone has safe access to the new development. Bicycle infrastructure like signage and street striping can help alert drivers of the presences of bicyclists in the area, particularly because one of the few bicycle collisions in the City has occurred at this development location on Second Street and Mountain Avenue. Additionally, while the trail network is mostly connected near this development, Hamner Avenue and the I-15 Freeway act as barriers in reaching the east side of the City. There is a trail on Third Street that travels under the freeway, but this is nearly a mile out of the way from the development.

Intersections like this one at First Street and Mountain Avenue lack pedestrian and bicyclist crossing infrastructure.

21 Figure 6. Future Development-Palomino Business Park
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22 Norco Valley Square
Another significant planned development in Norco is the Norco Valley Square development, which will include residences, food services, a performance stage, and a hotel (Figure 7).

Alongside the 320 rental units will be a recreation center with offices, meeting rooms, and fitness areas. The development will be located on the corner of Third Street and Hamner Avenue, near Norco College and John F. Kennedy Middle College High School. The project promises to promote walking, biking, and horseback riding, and includes a planned trail along the development’s frontage on Hamner Avenue and on Third Street, and improvements to nearby sidewalks.4
The development is geared towards students at Norco College and accommodations for their families, making it a convenient location from which students can walk and bike to school.

Residents can also quickly walk to the bus stop on Third Street.

As the development is on the west side of the street, and the college, high school, and bus stop are on the east side, crossing infrastructure will be crucial to ensure safe access to these destinations. There is only one existing crosswalk on Third Street, which includes a flashing beacon, directly in front of the high school, requiring pedestrians walking to the bus stop to backtrack and cross at the Third Street and Hamner Avenue intersection. The retail areas on the northwest side of Hamner Avenue also lack sidewalks, and the entirety of Hamner Avenue lacks trails, making it difficult for people walking or biking to access the amenities on the arterial. There has been a pedestrian collision at the Third Street and Hamner Avenue intersection, and 4  https://files.ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/259936-4/attachment/ ThNnzCOfzqMjyViYxTgYoOihj-8nQphO6cUfhMM_dLTbQpMGJ4ogl56Mif_ nweN5WmwbSMMlEAt7GeNd0
This is the only crosswalk on Third Street, which would be used by future students walking from the Norco Valley Square development to Norco College.

The west side of Hamner Avenue does not have sidewalks or trails, requiring pedestrians and bicyclists to navigate through parking lots to reach the retail and services here.
another just a block away at Lampton Lane and Hamner Avenue.

As traffic increases with the completion of the development, it will be imperative to have safe walking and biking options in this area.

23 Figure 7. Future Development-Norco Valley Square
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24 Santa Ana River Trail (SART) Access
The SART is a regional recreation trail that, when complete, will span 110 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the San Bernardino Mountains. Much of the trail south of the City of Corona through Orange County has been completed. The Santa Ana River Trail Master Plan was written in 2011 to guide the implementation of the Corona, Norco, and Eastvale segments of the trail. During that planning process, the City of Norco staff recommended to the SART Master Plan team that the SART utilize existing trails and plan for on-road alignments on streets that are planned for roadway widening.

The SART Master Plan includes recommendations for a long term trail alternative with multi-use trails and more costly construction, and a shorter term interim trail alternative which uses existing and lower cost bikeway infrastructure (Figure 8).

Long term recommendations in the Master Plan recommend
constructing a multi-use trail on the Eastvale side of the river from River Road to Hamner Avenue outside of Norco. At the eastern end of Eastvale Community Park, the trail will follow the proposed Hamner Avenue bridge trail lane with both a softsurface trail and on-street separated bike path, and cross over the I-15 Freeway until reaching an existing maintenance road to continue onto River Drive.

The interim recommendation of the SART through Norco directs users to the existing trails and Class II bike lanes on Corydon Avenue/Norco Drive. When users reach Norco Community
Center Park they will be directed to proposed bike lanes on Cedar Avenue, Alhambra Street, Hamner Avenue, Taft Street, Old Hamner Road, Detroit Street and Woodward Avenue in
Corydon Avenue/Norco Drive already features Class II bike lanes and trails on either side of the street.
order to bypass the large Hamner Avenue and Sixth Street intersection and reach River Drive.

The SART will continue parallel to the existing soft surface trails on River Drive, Eighth Street and North Drive, alongside proposed on-street separated bikeways.

Corydon Avenue/Norco Drive already has Class II bike lanes implemented on the street, however the proposed Class II bike lanes from Cedar Avenue to River Drive are existing Class III bike routes which offer no vehicle separation for bicyclists.

Implementing the Class II recommendations on these streets can provide a bike network that safely guides bicyclists across Hamner Avenue and over the I-15 Freeway. It will be important to include signage at Cedar Avenue and Norco Drive that points bicyclists to Cedar Avenue, otherwise bicyclists may continue riding towards the large Hamner Avenue and Sixth Street intersection, which does not have on-street bicycle infrastructure.

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25 River Drive has existing Class III bike routes. The SART Master Plan proposes Class IIb bikeways on River Drive from Woodward Avenue to Pedley Avenue, which are on-street twoway bikeways separated from vehicles with a low barrier in the pavement. As this segment is one of the longest sections of the SART through Norco, the City has an opportunity to implement these bikeways, creating a comfortable, connected route through northern Norco. Implementing the bikeway along River Drive will require widening the existing street, but will result in a safe, comfortable path for residents and visitors.

Implementing the SART recommendations in Norco will
provide safer bicyclist access to the Santa Ana River and will provide a connected route through the City from Corona to Riverside. These bikeways can also help connect bicyclists to residences, schools, parks, and the trails network. However, these bicycle improvements still leave much of Norco without bicycle infrastructure. For residents in Norco that would like to recreationally ride on the SART, reaching the bicycle lanes or future multi-use trail along the river may be difficult, especially if the rider prefers to not use the trail network in Norco.

River Drive offers scenic views for SART riders, but will require the City to widen the street to allow for a two-way on-street bikeway.

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28 There are 25 transit stops in Norco. Only a few, like this one at Norco College, have shade, seating, transit information, and trash receptacles.

Most bus stops in Norco do not have features such as shade and seating and only consist of a sign on the sidewalk.

Transit Integration
The Riverside Transit Authority’s bus route 3 is the only public transit available in Norco. The route travels from the Corona Transit Center into Norco, and has 25 stops, 12 northbound and 13 southbound, in Norco along Hamner Avenue, most notably at Norco College, Market Street and Clark Avenue, before
continuing into Eastvale (Figure 9). The limited route service may require residents to walk several miles to reach their
destinations, as the east side of Norco is not serviced by public transit. Some transit stops have benches and shade, and are in areas with concrete sidewalks, as depicted to the right, however, most stops just feature a sign on the sidewalk, as seen to the right and below. The Riverside Transit Authority website schedule lists 3 of the major bus stops and the approximate times in Norco for scheduling purposes, but does not host an exhaustive route map with every stop.

Norco also offers a free “Seniors on the Move” transportation service which provides a free shuttle for older and disabled residents. These shuttles require a reservation at least one week in advance.

29 Figure 9. Norco Transit Routes

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30 Demographics Analysis
According to the 2020 American Community Survey (ACS), 80% of residents in Norco drove alone to work and 7% drove to work with a carpool. 8% of residents worked from home, a cumulative total of 1% of residents walked or biked to work, and 0.7% of residents used public transportation to get to work (Figure 10).

Less than 1% of residents do not have access to a vehicle in Norco.

The median household income in Norco is $106,370, which is higher than the median income of all of California ($78,672).

6.5% of Norco residents live in poverty, compared to 12.5% of residents in all of California. The census tract in the center of Norco, which includes the intersection of Hamner Avenue and Fourth Street has the highest percentage of people living in poverty in the City (35%).
56% of Norco’s population is white, and 36% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.5
5 American Community Survey, 5-year data, 2020.
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Drove Alone Carpool Worked from Home Walked or Biked Public Transit Other Figure 10. Commute to Work (ACS)

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31 CalEnviroScreen 4.0
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment created the CalEnviroScreen tool to help identify communities in California that are disproportionately burdened from pollution and other negative environmental factors. The tool measures pollution data like ozone contamination and drinking water contamination with population characteristics like asthma rates, low birth weight, and poverty. When results are used for California’s Active Transportation Program grant application, (a common funding source for bicycle and pedestrian facilities) communities that score 75 or higher are considered disadvantaged, and communities that score 95 or higher are considered severely disadvantaged.

Much of Norco has low CalEnviroScreen scores, indicating the City has no communities that the state would consider disadvantaged. In the city center, near the naval base, scores are higher, and in the center to the east of the I-15 Freeway the score is 71. These higher scores in the center of Norco may be due to proximity to the I-15 Freeway, as well as being further away from the open space in the City (Figure 11).

In addition to calculating a total score, CalEnviroScreen also provides scores for communities on individual pollution burden categories and population characteristics. PM2.5 are small particles which come from cars and trucks and can cause health problems like heart and lung disease. The entire City of Norco scores between 92-93 for the amount of PM2.5, meaning Norco has more of this type of pollution than 92% of the rest of the census tracts in California. Similarly, diesel particulate matter from diesel engines contribute to eye, nose, and throat irritation and heart and lung disease. The northern center census tract scores 73% higher for diesel particulate matter compared to other California census tracts (Figure 12). These center census tracts also score a 75 for rates of cardiovascular disease, which can be made worse by air pollution.6
6  CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Indicator Maps, OEHHA.

32 Figure 11. CalEnviroScreen 4.0

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34 Healthy Places Index
The Public Health Alliance of Southern California also has a tool which considers public health aspects like income, education, housing conditions, and environmental conditions. The Healthy Places Index (HPI) tool measures these aspects and compares census tracts to others in the state. Per the HPI tool, Norco has healthier community conditions than 64% of other California cities.

35 Figure 13. Healthy Places Index

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36 Collision Analysis
Understanding bicycle and pedestrian collision information can provide insight into areas or corridors that may have unsafe design features or encourage behaviors that can contribute to collisions. This collision data will inform the recommendations of this Plan to address the challenges of walking and biking in the City.

The project team obtained collision data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), where the
California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies upload collision data. The project team evaluated five years of data, from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021.7
A total of 489 crashes occurred in Norco during the study period. 37 (7.6%) of these crashes involved a pedestrian or bicyclist.

As the ACS estimates only 1% of residents biking or walking to work, this crash data may indicate that people walking and biking are disproportionately represented in traffic collisions in Norco.

SWITRS data also includes a catch-all victim category, which can include ridden animals, such as a horse, although SWITRS does not specify the type of animals involved in these collisions.

During the study period, there were 7 collisions (1%) in this category, 1 of which also involved a pedestrian. Figure 15 shows the bicycle and pedestrian collision combined in a heat map.

Collisions are concentrated along Hamner Avenue, particularly near Fifth Street and First Street where there are commercial areas. There is also an area of dense collisions near Temescal Avenue and Fourth Street, which is the location of Norco Intermediate School.
7  This data may not account for all collisions that occurred in Norco, such as those that go unreported.

As shown in Figure 14 the total number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes decreased during the study period from a peak in 2017, but since 2019 has risen by one additional crash per year. 11 8
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37 Figure 15. Heat Map of Bicycle and Pedestrian Collisions 2017-2021

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38 Pedestrian Collisions
Of the 25 pedestrian crashes, 3 (12%) were fatal and 6 (24%) resulted in a severe injury (Figure 16). According to the crash reports, 64% of the total pedestrian crashes were due to a pedestrian violation, including a pedestrian failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle and a pedestrian failing to cross at a crosswalk.8 12% were due to pedestrian right of way, indicating a driver did not stop for a pedestrian crossing the street. Improved pedestrian facilities can help prevent future crashes by providing safe, visible crossing infrastructure for pedestrians to use.

Pedestrian collisions occurred throughout the City, but were most concentrated near the I-15 Freeway, particularly along Fifth Street, Sixth Street and along Hamner Avenue near commercial areas (Figure 17). The proximity of the collisions near the I-15 Freeway indicate that crossing the highway is a barrier for pedestrians and may limit the destinations people walking feel comfortable traveling to in Norco.
8  It is important to note that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross at unmarked crosswalks at all intersections.
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39 Figure 17. Pedestrian Collisions 2017-2021

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40 Bicycle Collisions
There were 12 bicycle crashes during the study period, of which 1 (8%) resulted in a severe injury. 25% of these crashes were a result of the person biking on the wrong side of the road, and 25% were from a person driving doing an improper turning movement. 92% of the victims in these bicycle crashes were male.

Unlike the pedestrian collisions concentrated in the center of the City, the bicycle collisions are mostly dispersed along the edges of Norco (Figure 18).

41 Figure 18. Bicycle Collisions 2017-2021

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42 Active Transportation Programs
Active transportation programs help pedestrians and bicyclists understand the full potential of an active transportation network, and can help all road users understand how to share the public right of way. These type of programs can also increase the accessibility to walking and biking options for residents, and can encourage people who typically drive to try walking and biking for transportation.

Communities that have high rates of active transportation usage often use a “6E’s” approach9:
• Education: Provide information to pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers related to safely sharing the road. Educate residents about the environmental and financial benefits of using active transportation.
• Encouragement: Promote active transportation as fun and efficient methods of transportation, and provide special events that encourage walking and biking.
• Engagement : Promote community-based engagement
around unsafe travel behaviors to help establish norms and expectations of those using active transportation and those driving motor vehicles.
• Engineering: Install bicycle and pedestrian physical
infrastructure to support safe and comfortable active
transportation.
• Equity: All community members, particularly those from underrepresented communities, should have equal access
9 National Partnership for Safe Routes to School, 2020. https://www. saferoutespartnership.org/safe-routes-school/101/6-Es.
to active transportation. Programming materials should be strategically targeted to reach these communities.
• Evaluation: The City should monitor the success of the programming efforts to ensure the programs are achieving the desired outcomes.

The following list describes the existing programs in Riverside County.

Inland Empire Biking Alliance (IEBA)
IEBA is a non-profit that helps to make walking and biking safer in the Inland Empire, including Riverside County. The organization hosts a Kid’s Bicycle Ambassador Program in which IEBA staff teach older children riding skills, safety, bicycle mechanics, and advanced riding. IEBA also partners with bicycle friendly businesses to encourage a strong cycling community.

Bicycle skills classes, like this one in Santa Clarita, can help children learn the rules of the road.

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
43 Riverside Bicycle Club
The Riverside Bicycle Club organizes group rides throughout the Inland Empire for all skill levels, including group rides on the trails on the perimeter of Norco. Group rides can encourage bicyclists to gain confidence and learn on-street bike riding skills.

Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
RCTC encourages residents in Riverside County to try alternative modes of transportation through events like Bike Month, in which RCTC suggests biking to school and work.

Riverside County Sheriff
In other cities in Riverside County, the Sheriff’s Department has conducted traffic safety operations along corridors with high bicycle and pedestrian related collisions. During these operations, the Sheriff’s Department issues citations for common violations such as failing to yield to bicyclists or pedestrians or failing to stop at stop signs.

Group rides, like this example in San Gabriel, can help bicyclists gain confidence and learn the rules of the road.

44 02 needs analysis

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
45 Needs Analysis
The City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is the City’s effort to enable walking and biking connections around Norco.

This Plan will expand the active transportation network, improve transportation options for people of all ages and abilities, and ensure interconnectivity between key destinations around Norco.

This Plan will build on the existing pedestrian and equestrian trails and bicycle routes within the City.

The purpose of this Needs Analysis is to identify and evaluate the gaps in the existing network. The Needs Analysis considers network safety, network connectivity, access to destinations, and potential demand for bicycle and pedestrian trips in and around Norco. This information will provide additional insight to the challenges and opportunities for alternative transportation throughout the City and will be used to identify network needs and safety improvements.

A comprehensive understanding of the Needs Analysis is
necessary to develop a plan for the future that will ultimately improve multi-modal transportation options. This data and analysis, in combination with public input, will drive the decision making behind the subsequent recommendations for the
improvement of walking and bicycling infrastructure in Norco.

This document identifies the gaps in the existing network and addresses safety, connectivity, demand and accessibility within the existing network.

Trails are common throughout the City of Norco.

46 Several types of analyses were conducted in the needs assessment. These include:
• Level of Traffic Stress: It is important to understand how stressful different routes and roadways conditions are perceived by the average rider and walker. In order to increase bicycle ridership and pedestrian use, the routes that provide access to the most prominent destinations need to feel safe for all users. • Live Work Play Latent Demand Analysis: This analysis
estimates the underlying demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The results summarize the geographic distribution of demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The results will help inform and prioritize recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
• Walkability Analysis: This analysis looks at the walk and bicycle sheds of two new business developments in Norco: Palomino Business Park and Norco Valley Square. The new development will help inform pedestrian and cycling improvements in the surrounding area, leading to the improvement and success of the new developments.
• Equity Analysis: This analysis overlays CalEnviroScreen and Healthy Places Index data with Level of Traffic Stress and the Live Work Play analyses to determine if there are neighborhoods that are more negatively affected by unsafe street conditions. This can help prioritize future projects by focusing on the most impacted neighborhoods first.
• Regional Connectivity Analysis: This analysis establishes a 6 mile buffer around Norco, which accounts for an hour or less bike ride, and identifies major destinations and points of connectivity which could help prioritize regional connections.
• Schools Analysis: This analysis identifies each school in Norco and analyzes the existing conditions, demographics, and points of potential improvements to increase safety for students, parents, and faculty to encourage walking and biking to schools.

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
47 Level of Traffic Stress
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) is a metric used to
determine the level of comfort for a person walking
or biking on a street. The analysis takes into account
facilities, speeds, number of lanes, and traffic
volumes to determine the comfort of the street for
non-driving users. It is broken down into two metrics,
Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress and Pedestrian Level
of Traffic Stress.

The diagram to the right depicts the roadway
conditions and the scale of level of traffic stress.

Lower levels of traffic stress, LTS 1 and 2, offer
the lowest barrier of entry to people walking and
bicycling by creating an street environment where
all ages and skill levels feel comfortable on the
street.

Overview of Level of Traffic Stress (LTS)

48 • BLTS 4 represents high-stress roadways where only strong and fearless bicyclists would feel comfortable riding. These roadways are generally characterized by high volumes, high speeds, several travel lanes, and complex transitions approaching and crossing intersections.

The results of the BLTS analysis helps identify existing areas that are low-stress for many bicyclists, and identifies the degree to which roadways must be improved in order to provide a comfortable experience for riders of all ages and abilities.

Additionally, scenario testing can be used to determine how a roadway or route’s level of stress may change with improvements.

Norco has a few high-stress arterial roads, but a large network of low-stress roadways within neighborhoods that can provide a bicycle friendly environment. Connecting these low-stress networks across the high-stress arterials can drastically improve bicycling and walking conditions in Norco.

Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress
The Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS) analysis estimates the level of comfort for people biking on a given roadway segment.

BLTS helps to identify where “gaps” or deficiencies in a bike network exist, and provides a measure of how likely different types of riders, based on ability and comfort level, are to use the facility. Alta’s BLTS analysis methodology is adapted from the 2012 Mineta Transportation Institute Report 11-19: Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity.10 LTS is determined by characteristics of a given roadway segment that affect a bicyclist’s perception of safety and comfort, including posted speed limit, number of travel lanes, and the presence and character of bicycle lanes. The combination of this criteria classifies a road segment into one of four levels of traffic stress:
• BLTS 1 represents roadways where bicyclists of all ages and abilities would feel comfortable riding. These roadways are generally characterized by low volumes, low speeds, no more than two travel lanes, and traffic control measures at intersections.

These roadways may have bicycle facilities; separated shareduse paths for bicycles also fall into this category. • BLTS 2 represents slightly less comfortable roadways, where most adults would feel comfortable riding.
• BLTS 3 represents moderately uncomfortable roadways, where most experienced bicyclists would feel comfortable riding. 10  Mineta Institute. Mekuria M., Furth P., Nixon H. Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity. 2012. https://transweb.sjsu.edu/research/Low-StressBicycling-and-Network-Connectivity

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50 Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress
The Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (PLTS) analysis estimates the level of comfort for people walking on a given roadway segment. PLTS helps identify where “gaps” or deficiencies in a pedestrian network exist, and provides a measure of how likely pedestrians are to use the facility, based on ability and comfort level.

Alta’s PLTS analysis methodology is adapted from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)‘s Analysis Procedures Manual and is intended as a companion for Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS).11 PLTS is determined by characteristics of a given roadway segment that affect a pedestrian’s perception of safety and comfort including sidewalk presence and width, sidewalk buffer width and type, posted speed limit, and number of travel lanes. PLTS scores classify road segments into one of four levels of traffic stress and, while similar to bicycle LTS scores, PLTS considers the level of attention required in addition to the user experience:
• PLTS 1 represents roadways where pedestrians of all ages and abilities would feel comfortable walking and require little attention to traffic.
• PLTS 2 represents slightly less comfortable roadways that require more attention to traffic and are suitable for children over 10, teens and adults.
11 Oregon Department of Transportation, Transportation Development Division Planning Section: Transportation Planning Analysis Unit. 2020.

Analysis Procedures Manual Version 2. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/ Planning/Pages/APM.aspx
• PLTS 3 represents moderately uncomfortable roadways, where most able-bodied adults would feel uncomfortable but safe. • PLTS 4 represents high traffic stress and would be used only by able-bodied adults with limited route choices.

The results of the PLTS analysis helps identify existing areas that are low-stress for pedestrians, and identifies the degree to which roadways must be improved in order to provide a comfortable experience for pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Additionally, scenario testing can be used to determine how a roadway or route’s level of stress may change with improvements. The analysis is intended for use in urban areas specifically; while it can be used in rural conditions where pedestrian facilities exist, the methodology will yield a high PLTS score (greatest discomfort) where higher speed traffic is present.

Similar to the Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress, Norco has a few highstress arterials that act as barriers between low-stress networks.

The design of these streets in Norco is intentional. The lack of dedicated sidewalks is compensated for by an expansive network of wide, sometimes fenced, pedestrian trails, wide shoulders and relatively low trafficked streets. According to the Norco General Plan and the Comprehensive Trail Master Plan, the trail system is meant to provide access for both equestrians and pedestrians between neighborhoods, parks, schools, and open space.

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52 Network Gap Analysis
The Network Gap Analysis evaluates the bicycle and pedestrian connectivity of existing low-stress areas of Norco based on the BLTS and PLTS analyses. This exercise helps highlight the barriers that high-speed roadways, freeways, and railroad tracks create between neighborhoods. A low-stress connection requires both segments and intersections to accommodate low-stress travel. For example, if a corridor is considered a stressful roadway, enhanced crossings may be needed to provide a comfortable crossing experience for cyclists and pedestrians traveling between neighborhoods.

Elements that promote low-stress connectivity between areas of the City could include:
• Signalized intersections
• High visibility crosswalks with flashing beacons
• Low-speed roadways, bridges or tunnels bypassing highspeed streets High-stress barriers create an unsafe and unpleasant environment for people traveling by foot, public transit or bicycle and can inhibit access to parts of the City without a car. By identifying where barriers are within Norco, this Plan can make recommendations for crossings and connections between low-stress areas to create a more holistic and expansive network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure around Norco.

The maps on the following pages show Low Stress Network Islands and the barriers that separate them. The Low Stress Networks are defined by roads that have a LTS score of 1 or 2.

Roads with scores of 3 or 4 and separate pockets of low-stress areas are identified as barriers. Creating links and safe crossings across these barriers will help to create a more cohesive and safe network of walking and bicycling infrastructure in Norco.

Pedestrian Network Gap Analysis
As seen in Figure 21, the Low Stress Pedestrian Network is broken up into four main, discrete areas. Hamner Avenue and I-15 act as major barriers through the center of Norco. Additionally, Sixth Street and Fourth Street separate Low Stress Networks on the east side of the City. These high-stress streets act as barriers between the Low Stress Networks and present an opportunity to create dedicated and purposeful crossings between the islands.

Bicycle Network Gap Analysis
Similar to the Pedestrian Network Gaps, Hamner Avenue and I-15 serve as major barriers between low-stress islands on the east and west sides of Norco. Additionally, Norco Boulevard is a highstress corridor separating pockets on the west side of the City. On the east side, the Low Stress Network is much more cohesive with Sixth Street as the only major high-stress barrier.

53 Figure 21. Pedestrian Network Gap Analysis Map
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City Boundary
Future Development

NETWORK GAP
High Stress Barrier Between
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Low Stress Island
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! Norco College
! Bus Stop
City Boundary
Future Development

NETWORK GAP
High Stress Barrier Between
Low Stress Networks
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Trails
Park
Promenade
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Sports
Complex
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River
Lake
Norconian
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56 Live Work Play Latent Demand Analysis
To quantify and visualize demand for walking and bicycling trips within Norco, a “Live Work Play” demand analysis was conducted.

This analysis is an objective, data-driven process that estimates the cumulative demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities depending on where people live, work, play, shop, learn and access transit. This is accomplished by quantifying factors that generate pedestrian and bicyclist trips. The resulting composite demand maps summarize the geographic distribution of demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the study area.

These results will inform and prioritize recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, along with other key analyses focusing on safety and network gaps.

The Live Work Play demand analysis model provides a general understanding of expected bicycle and pedestrian activity by analyzing spatial data representative of origins and destinations in the study area. In the model, demand is influenced by where people live, work, play, learn and access transit. The resulting analysis shows where people are likely to walk and bike and based upon the demand model inputs.

Demand Model Inputs
Where People Live: These locations represent potential trip origin locations. More active transportation trips can be made in areas with higher population density if supporting infrastructure exists.

Where People Work: This category represents trip ends for people working in Norco, regardless of residency. Depending on the type of job, employment can act as a trip attractor (i.e., retail stores or cafes), trip generator (i.e., office parks and buildings), or both.

Where People Play: This category is a combination of recreation land use types and destinations such as parks, trails, and other land open to public recreation.

Where People Learn: This category shows the locations of all educational facilities within the City, including elementary, middle and high schools, as well as college and university campuses.

Where People Access Transit: This category represents bus stops within Norco. Stops with higher ridership signify more popular destinations than stops with lower ridership.

Categorical data representing each demand factor (i.e., population, employment, work, play) were applied to the following maps. Each hexagon was assigned a score from 1 to 5 for each demand factor based on the density or coverage within that hexagon. The color of each hexagon in the following maps represent high- or lowdemand areas within Norco.

As seen in the analysis in Figures 23 through 26, there are two major pockets of high bike demand in Norco, both originating from primarily residential areas. These neighborhood streets are relatively low-stress streets with high populations and short travel distances to destinations. On the west side of Norco, notice the high demand trail that leads to Norco College, suggesting a more formal connection between the neighborhood and the college would be useful. By improving connections within and between these high demand areas, the City of Norco can greatly improve the effectiveness of its bicycling infrastructure.

For both the latent walk and biking demand, there is a strong correlation with the areas of high demand and the high level of traffic stress arterials that act as barriers between many of the low stress pockets. One of the most striking examples of this is

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
57 Hamner Avenue, which has some of the highest latent demand in the City but also is one of the highest stress streets and acts as a barrier between the eastern half of Norco and the western half. These high demand and high-stress streets should have high priority for improvements to make them safer and more comfortable for pedestrians and cyclists.

58 Figure 23. Latent Bike Demand Map
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61 Figure 26. Latent Walk Demand with Network Gaps Map
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City Boundary

NETWORK GAP
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! Norco College
! Bus Stop
City Boundary

NETWORK GAP
High Stress Barrier Between
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Lake
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62 Walkability Analysis
This analysis looks at the bicycle and walksheds for two new developments in Norco: the Palomino Business Park and the Norco Valley Square development. Travel access sheds were calculated in ArcGIS and show the area accessible via walking or biking within a certain travel time, starting from the future development site. Walking and biking speeds are assumed to be 3 mph and 10 mph, respectively, and user movement is restricted to the existing network of sidewalk, streets and bike lanes.

Palomino Business Park
The Palomino Business Park project, which started construction in Spring 2022, is set to develop over 110 acres of land for industrial, commercial and office uses. The business park will be the largest industrial development in the City, located on Mountain Avenue between Second Street and First Street. The business park will include the construction and maintenance of trails on all sides of the site.

As shown in Figure 27 and 28, First and Second Street are crucial to the connectivity of the surrounding area. Improvements along these corridors will greatly improve the pedestrian and cycling experience for visitors of the new development. Hamner Avenue and River Road are also key corridors providing the most efficient access to other parts of the City.

The Palomino Business Park will be Norco’s largest industrial development.

63 Figure 27. Future Development Bikeshed Map - Palomino Business Park !
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0 0.45 0.9 MILES

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64 Figure 28. Future Development Walkshed Map - Palomino Business Park !
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City Boundary
Future Development
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City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
65 Norco Valley Square Business Park
Another significant planned development in Norco is Norco Valley Square, which will include residences, food services, a performance stage, and a hotel. Alongside the 320 rental units will also be a recreation center with offices, meeting rooms, and fitness areas. The development will be located on the corner of Third Street and Hamner Avenue, near Norco College and John F.

Kennedy Middle College High School. This project is focused on students at Norco College and their families. The programming of the development is centered around entertainment and commercial activity and will work to make it a key destination within Norco.

As illustrated in Figure 29 and Figure 30, Hamner Avenue and Third Street are the key corridors for walking and biking mobility around this new development. These streets and intersections around Norco Valley Square should be reoriented toward pedestrian and bicycle safety to maximize the potential of this development and its connectivity to the rest of the City.

The Norco Valley Square Business Park is expected to be one of Norco’s most significant planned developments.

66 Figure 29. Future Development Bikeshed Map - Norco Valley Square !
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67 Figure 30. Future Development Walkshed Map - Norco Valley Square !
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0 0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
! Schools
! Navy Base
! Norco College
! Bus Stop
City Boundary
Future Development
Norco Valley Square - Walkshed

68 Regional Connectivity Analysis
This analysis looks at the major destinations within a 6 mile buffer of Norco city limits. These destinations include parks, transit lines and other jurisdictions that are within an hour bike ride of Norco.

Parks and Natural Features
Most notably within the 6 mile buffer around Norco is the Santa Ana River and the incoming Santa Ana River Trail (SART). When completed, this 110 mile trail will connect Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach along the banks of the Santa Ana River. There is currently a significant gap at the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area east of Norco. The long term plan of the trail consists of connecting the trail on the Eastvale side of the Santa Ana River to Norco through a bridge on Hamner Avenue with a soft asphalt surface featuring a multipurpose trail. This trail will attract a significant and widespread user base of both recreational riders as well as commuters.

Norco is also close to the eastern foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, which are a popular destination for hiking, camping, and other recreational activities. The Hagador Canyon and Skyline Trailhead is just outside of Norco on the south side of Corona.

Prado Regional Park and the Chino Hills State Park are just to the west of Norco. On the east side, Doty Trust Park, the Norco hills and Pumpkin Rock area, and the Santa Ana Regional River Park are in easy biking distance of downtown providing hiking trails and views of the valley.

Rail Transit Centers
There are multiple regional transit connections within the 6 mile buffer of Norco. Enhancing access to these connections will help improve Norco’s connectivity to the surrounding region.

The Metrolink Riverside Line runs just north of Norco and provides access from Downtown Los Angeles to Riverside, connecting through Pomona. This line has stops near Norco in Ontario at the Ontario-East Station and in Jurupa Valley at the Jurupa Valley/ Pedley Station.

The Metrolink Inland Empire-Orange County Line runs south of Norco, connecting San Bernardino to Oceanside, through Riverside, Corona and San Clemente. This line has stops near Norco at the Riverside-La Sierra Station, the Corona-North Main Station and the Corona-West Station. These stations also have transfers to the 91-Perris Valley Line.

The Metrolink 91-Perris Valley Line also runs south of Norco through Corona and Riverside, connecting Downtown Los Angeles to Perris. It has stops at Riverside-La Sierra Station, Corona-North Main Station and Corona-West Station.

In total, the 5 Metrolink stations within 6 miles of Norco provide service to 3 different lines covering the San Bernardino Valley, Orange County and Downtown Los Angeles and have an average weekday ridership of 12,232 riders.

Additionally, just outside of the buffer at the Riverside-Downtown Station, there is access to the Southwest Chief Amtrak line providing national service.

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
69 Surrounding Jurisdictions
There are several cities surrounding Norco that can be reached with a short bike ride. Downtown Corona is just south of the City, including the city center with its Grand Boulevard Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eastvale is just across the river to the northwest of Norco and Jurupa Valley is to the northeast. The eastern edge of Riverside can be reached across the Norco Hills directly to the east of downtown Norco.

Additionally, each of these surrounding cities has a relatively robust existing or planned bicycle network. As seen in Figure 31, there are many opportunities to connect to these networks, and build upon the surrounding regional infrastructure and improve regional connectivity for people riding bicycles.

Norco’s closest Metrolink stop, Corona-North Main Station, is served by Metrolink’s Inland Empire-Orange County Line and the 91-Perris Valley Line.

The Santa Ana River Trail will eventually extend and connect to Norco at Hamner Avenue.

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La Sierra Ave
Arli ngton Ave
Tyler St
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Airport
Ontario Int'l
Glen Avon
Jurupa Valley
Eastvale
Ontario Colton
Pomona
Corona
Riverside
H i l l s
Peralta
Chino Hills
V a l l e y
Chino
Chino Creek
Santa Ana Mountains
Lake
Matthews
Prado
Regional Park
Lake Matthews
Estelle Mountain
Reserve
Doty Trust
Park
Norco Hills
Santa Ana River Trail
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6 Mile Buffer
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Park
Water Body
MetroLink Stop
MetroLink Line
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Figure 31. Regional Connectivity and Destinations

City of Norco | Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
71 Pollution Burden Analysis
This analysis layers the Level of Traffic Stress data with CalEnviroScreen and Healthy Places Index data to determine which sections of Norco are disproportionately affected by pollution and high stress roadways. This analysis helps identify areas where projects reducing pollution burden and improving street safety should be prioritized.

CalEnviroScreen
CalEnviroScreen is a mapping tool, created by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, that helps identify California communities that are most affected by many sources of pollution, where people are often especially vulnerable to pollution’s effects. CalEnviroScreen ranks census tracts in California based on potential exposures to pollutants, adverse environmental conditions, socioeconomic factors and the prevalence of certain health conditions. Data used in the CalEnviroScreen model come from national and state sources.

As seen in Figure 32 and Figure 33, most of Norco is not disproportionately affected by pollution burdens. However, there is a higher scored census tract in the center at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and Fourth Street. This is most likely due to the pollution from the interstate and Hamner Avenue, the highly trafficked thoroughfare. Consequently, Fourth Street and Hamner Avenue also account for some of the highest levels of pedestrian traffic stress in Norco, and Hamner Avenue is also one of the highest ranking streets for bicycle traffic stress.

72 Figure 32. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress and CalEnviroScreen River
Trails Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Doty Tru
Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
91 15

PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENV ALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST
CORONA

EASTVALE

JURUPA VALLEY

PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF

RAFFIC STRESS AND

CALENVIROSCREEN

0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
City Boundary

CALENVIROSCREEN SCORE

PERCENTILE
0-19
20-39
40-59
60-79
80-100

PEDESTRIAN LTS
1 2
3 4
River
Trails Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENV ALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST
CORONA

EASTVALE

JURUPA VALLEY

PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

CALENVIROSCREEN
0 0.45 0.9 MILES

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City Boundary

CALENVIROSCREEN SCORE

PERCENTILE
0-19
20-39
40-59
60-79
80-100

PEDESTRIAN LTS
1 2
3 4

73 Figure 33. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress and CalEnviroScreen River
Trails Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Doty Tru
Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENV ALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

EVA EDISLLIH
1ST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST

JURUPA VALLEY
CORONA

EASTVALE

BICYCLE LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

CALENVIROSCREEN
0 0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
City Boundary

CALENVIROSCREEN SCORE

PERCENTILE
0-19
20-39
40-59
60-79
80-100

BICYCLE LTS
1 2
3 4
River
Trails Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENV ALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

EVA EDISLLIH
1ST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST

JURUPA VALLEY
CORONA

EASTVALE

BICYCLE LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

CALENVIROSCREEN
0 0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
City Boundary

CALENVIROSCREEN SCORE

PERCENTILE
0-19
20-39
40-59
60-79
80-100

BICYCLE LTS
1 2
3 4

74 Healthy Places Index
The Healthy Places Index, developed by the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, is a data layer used to explore the community conditions that impact life expectancy. The HPI helps prioritize public and private investments, resources, and programs in neighborhoods where they are needed most. The HPI combines 25 community characteristics, like access to healthcare, housing, education, and more, into a single indexed HPI score. The healthier a community, the higher the HPI score.

The data trend seen in Figures 34 and 35 is very similar to the CalEnviroScreen data in the previous section. Most of Norco scores very well in the Healthy Places Index. The more affected communties are the ones near Hamner Avenue and the I-15 Freeway. Additionally, this data also revealed a section of Norco in the northeast along California Avenue and Sixth Street that scores lower than the rest of the City on the Healthy Places Index scale and also has two streets, Sixth Street and California Avenue, with relatively high traffic stress.

75 Figure 34. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress and Healthy Places Index River
Trails
Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Doty
Pa
Park
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
Corydon
Staging
Area
91 15

PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENVALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

NORTH DR

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST
75 2
65 65
61 26
3 59
67 64
42 34
54 59
42 56
46 73
64 41
61 70
62 41
3 28
28 13
CORONA

JURUPA VALLEY

EASTVALE

PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX

0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
City Boundary

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX
SCORE
0 to 25 (Less Healthy
Conditions)
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100 (More Healthy
Conditions)
No Data

PEDESTRIAN LTS
1 2
3 4
River
Trails
Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Park
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
Corydon
Staging
Area
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENVALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

NORTH DR

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SIXTH ST
75 65
65 61
26 59
67 64
42 34
54 59
42 56
46 73
64 41
61 70
62 41
28 28
13 CORONA

JURUPA VALLEY

EASTVALE

PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX
0 0.45 0.9 MILES

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City Boundary

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX
SCORE
0 to 25 (Less Healthy
Conditions)
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100 (More Healthy
Conditions)
No Data

PEDESTRIAN LTS
1 2
3 4

76 Figure 35. Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress and Healthy Places Index River
Trails
Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Doty
Pa
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENVALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

NORTH DR

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SEVENTH ST
75 2
65 65
61 26
3 59
67 64
42 34
54 59
42 56
46 73
64 41
61 70
62 41
28 28
13 CORONA

EASTVALE

JURUPA VALLEY

BICYCLE LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX
SCORE
0 to 25 (Less Healthy
Conditions)
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100 (More Healthy
Conditions)
No Data

0.45 0.9 MILES
ASEMAP
City Boundary

ICYCLE LTS
1 2
3 4
River
Trails
Park
Promenade
Park
Hidden Valley
Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports
Complex
Ingalls Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
15 PARKRIDGE AVE

SECOND ST

EVA AINROFILAC

TEMESCAL AVE

HIDDENVALLEY PKWY

HAMNER AVE

FIFTH ST

NORTH DR

EVA EDISLLIH

FIRST ST

CORYDON AVE

FOURTH ST

RIVER RD

NORCODR

SEVENTH ST
75 65
65 61
26 59
67 64
42 34
54 59
42 56
46 73
64 41
61 70
62 41
28 28
13 CORONA

EASTVALE

JURUPA VALLEY

BICYCLE LEVEL OF

TRAFFIC STRESS AND

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX

HEALTHY PLACES INDEX
SCORE
0 to 25 (Less Healthy
Conditions)
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100 (More Healthy
Conditions)
No Data
0 0.45 0.9 MILES

BASEMAP
City Boundary

BICYCLE LTS
1 2
3 4

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78 Schools Analysis
Schools in Norco generally form two north-south corridors on either side of the I-15 Freeway (Figure 37). The following analyzes the demographics, existing conditions, and points of potential improvements of each of these schools.

Eastern School Corridor
Figure 36 displays the schools located east of the I-15 Freeway:

1. Riverview Elementary School

2. Town and Country Day School

3. Sierra Vista Elementary School

4. Norco Intermediate School

5. Norco High School

6. Norco Elementary School
Most schools are situated on or near Temescal Avenue, a twolane road that widens to accommodate a center turn lane in school zones. Many schools feature high visibility crosswalks and school crossing signage, though sidewalks in the area tend to be present only within school zones. Intersections near these schools are often small with connections to trails but lack crosswalks. Enhancements like additional sidewalks, upgraded street crossings, signage, bike lanes and markings, and more street lighting would make it safer and more inviting for students walking or bicycling to school. Nearby bike and pedestrian collisions are presented for context, however, the project team cannot determine with complete assurance that the crashes are related to site characteristics or school pick-up and drop-off or functionality.

Figure 36. Eastern School Corridor
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Sports Complex
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Staging
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NORCO COLLEGE

NAVAL SEA

SYSTEMS

COMMAND

NORCO DR

SECOND ST

FOURTH ST

FIFTH ST

SIXTH ST

FIRST ST PARKRIDGE AVE

RIVER RD

CORYDON AVE

TEMESCAL AVE

HILLSIDE AVE

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VALLEY

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Wildlife Area
Makin/Shearer
Sports Complex
La Sierra
Park
Ingalls Park
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Doty Trust
Park
Park
Corydon
Staging
Area

NORCO COLLEGE

NAVAL SEA

SYSTEMS

COMMAND

NORCO DR

SECOND ST

FOURTH ST

FIFTH ST

SIXTH ST

FIRST ST

PARKRIDGE AVE

RIVER RD

CORYDON AVE

TEMESCAL AVE

HILLSIDE AVE

CALIFORNIA AVE

VALLEY P K W Y HIDDEN
Santa Ana
River
Lake
Norconian
CORONA

EASTVALE

JURUPA VALLEY

RIVERSIDE
1 MILE
Figure 37. Norco Schools Map
Legend
School
Pedestrian
Low Traffic
Stress Islands
School
Corridor
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0.5 Mile
Radius Around
School

80 1. Riverview Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
GRADES
K-6

SCHOOL TYPE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENROLLMENT
275
4600 Pedley Ave
Riverview Elementary School is located in a residential area of Norco. It is surrounded by a low density single family neighborhood.

The main entrance of the school is on Pedley Avenue, which features a high visibility crosswalk, a traffic speed feedback sign, and a paved sidewalk. Pedley Avenue has two lanes and the posted speed limit is 25 mph. There have been no accidents in the surrounding half mile radius of the school. There is no lighting along the streets in the vicinity of the schools, potentially making it harder to see bicycles and pedestrians.
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Improvable Intersection
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Pedestrian Entrance
Vehicular Entrance
High Visibility Crosswalk
Loading Zone 0.1 MILES

81 Figure 38. Riverview Elementary School Safety Analysis Map 15 California Ave
North Dr
California Ave
Coron
a
Fwy

CEMETERY

EVERGREEN
PA R K

M E M O R I A

CRESTLAWN

P A R K

RIVER TRAILS

S C H O O L

ELEMENTARY

RIVERVIEW
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0.25 mile/5 minute walk
rIVERVIEW
eLEM sCHOOL
River Trails
Park

CALIFORNIA AVE

TEMESCAL
AVE

CENTER AVE

HILLSIDE AVE

PEDLEY AVE

SEVENTH ST

RIVER DR
Santa Ana
River
JURUPA
VALLEY

RIVERSIDE
Improvable Intersections
Intersections along Seventh
Street lack crosswalks,
sidewalks, and lighting, making
it dangerous for pedestrians
and cyclists.

Improvable
Intersection
This T-intersection only
has a one way stop making
crossing dangerous.

Street Edges
Many streets around
the schools lack
sidewalks and have
poor street edges.

0.25 MILES
Legend
Poor Curb
Pedestrian
Collision
Bicycle
Collision
Improvable
Intersection
Existing Class
II Bike Lane
Existing Class
III Bike Lane

82 2. Town and Country Day School
Town and Country Day School
GRADES
K

SCHOOL TYPE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENROLLMENT
22 3641 Pedley Ave
Town and Country Day School is located in a residential area of Norco and is surrounded by a low density single family neighborhood. The main entrance of the school is on Pedley Avenue, which has two lanes and a posted speed limit of 25 mph.

There are no sidewalks or crosswalks along the street. From 2017- 2021, there were three crashes total, two pedestrian crashes and a bicyclist crash, within a half mile vicinity of Town and Country Day School. There is also no lighting along most of the streets in the vicinity of the school, potentially making it harder to see bicycles and pedestrians.

Improvable Intersection
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Pedestrian Entrance
Vehicular Entrance
High Visibility Crosswalk
Loading Zone 0.1 MILES

83 Figure 39. Town and Country Day School Safety Analysis Map 6th St
California Ave
6th St

INGALLS PARK
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Ingalls
Park

CALIFORNIA
AVE

FIFTH ST

HILLSIDE AVE

PEDLEY AVE

SIXTH ST

0.5 mile/10 minute walk

0.25 mile/5 minute walk
town and country
day school
Legend
Poor Curb
Pedestrian
Collision
Bicycle
Collision
Improvable
Intersection
Improvable
Intersections
Intersections along Sixth
Street be improved with
enhanced crosswalks.

Street Edges
Many streets around
the schools lack
sidewalks and have
poor street edges that
could be dangerous for
cyclists.

Improvable Intersections
Intersections on Fifth Street
lack crosswalks, sidewalks, and
lighting, making it dangerous
for pedestrians and cyclists.

0.25 MILES

84 3. Sierra Vista Elementary School
Sierra Vista Elementary School
GRADES
K-6

SCHOOL TYPE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENROLLMENT
404
3560 Corona Ave

0.1 MILES
Sierra Vista Elementary School is located in a residential area of Norco. It is surrounded by a low density single family neighborhood.

The main entrance of the school is on Corona Avenue, which features a standard crosswalk and a paved sidewalk. Corona Avenue has two lanes and the posted speed limit is 25 mph.

There were two crashes involving pedestrians between 2017 and 2021 within a half mile vicinity of Sierra Vista Elementary School.

Multiple accidents on Fifth Street show that there is a need to improve safety for students potentially walking or biking to Sierra Vista Elementary from the west side. There is also no lighting along the streets in the vicinity of the schools, potentially making it harder to see bicycles and pedestrians.

Improvable Intersection
!
Pedestrian Entrance
Vehicular Entrance
High Visibility Crosswalk
Loading Zone

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Hamner Ave
6th St
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I-15 Express Lanes

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MUNITY
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SIERRA

VISTA ELEM
SCHOOL
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HAMNER AVE

SIXTH ST

FIFTH ST

CORONA AVE

TEMESCAL AVE

HILLSIDE AVE

0.5 mile/10 minute walk 0.25 mile/5 minute walk
15 Improvable Intersections
Intersections along Fifth Street
lack crosswalks, sidewalks, and
lighting, making it dangerous
for pedestrians and cyclists.

Street Edges
Many streets around
the schools have poor
street edges that
could be dangerous for
cyclists.

0.25 MILES
Figure 40. Sierra Vista Elementary School Safety Analysis Map Legend
Poor Curb
Pedestrian
Collision
(non fatal)
Pedestrian
Collision
(fatal)
Bicycle
Collision
Improvable
Intersection

86 4. Norco Intermediate School
Norco Intermediate School
GRADES
7-8

SCHOOL TYPE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENROLLMENT
818
2711 Temescal Ave
Norco Intermediate School is located in a residential area of Norco.

It is surrounded by a low density single family neighborhood.

The main entrance of this school is on Temescal Avenue, which features high visibility crosswalks and a paved sidewalk. Along Temescal Avenue the posted speed limit is 25 mph. The road widens from a two lane road to a three lane road with a center turn lane near the schools. From 2017-2021, there were four crashes total, including pedestrians (3) and a bicyclist (1) within a half mile of Norco Intermediate School. There is also no lighting along the streets in the vicinity of the schools, potentially making it harder to see bicycles and pedestrians.
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Pedestrian Entrance
Vehicular Entrance
High Visibility Crosswalk
Loading Zone 0.1 MILES

87 Figure 41. Norco Intermediate School Safety Analysis Map 15 0.25 mile/5 minute
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0.5 mile/10 minute walk
15 FOURTH ST HILLSIDE
AVE

TEMESCAL AVE
Norco
iNTERMEDIATE
School

0.25 MILES
Legend
Poor Curb
Pedestrian
Collision
Bicycle
Collision
Improvable
Intersection
Improvable Intersection
This T-intersection does not
have stop signs making it
dangerous to cross. Improvable Intersection
This T-intersection only
has one way stop making
crossing dangerous. It is
also a wide intersection
and could benefit from
a pedestrian island or
median.

Improvable Intersection
This is a large intersection
near the schools and could be
improved crosswalks, lighting
and curb extensions.

Street Edges
Many streets around
the schools have poor
street edges that
could be dangerous for
cyclists.

88 5. Norco High School and 6. Norco Elementary School
Norco High School
GRADES
9-12
GRADES
K-6

SCHOOL TYPE

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENROLLMENT
2,157

ENROLLMENT
532
2065 Temescal Ave 1700 Temescal Ave
Norco Elementary
School
Norco High School and Norco Elementary School are located in a residential area of Norco. They are surrounded by a low density single family neighborhood. The main entrance of each school is on Temescal Avenue, which features high visibility crosswalks and a paved sidewalk. There are also traffic speed feedback signs on Temescal Avenue. Along Temescal Avenue the posted speed limit is 25 mph. The road widens from two to three lanes with a center turn lane near the schools. From 2017-2021, there were two crashes within a half mile of Norco Elementary School, one pedestrian and one bicycle involved. There is also no lighting along the streets in the vicinity of the schools, potentially making it harder to see bicycles and pedestrians.
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Elementary
School
Norco High
School
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Vehicular Entrance
High Visibility Crosswalk
Loading Zone 0.1 MILES

89 Figure 42. Norco High School and Norco Elementary School Safety Analysis Map 15 15
15 2nd St
Hamner Ave
1st St
Hamner Ave
Mountain Ave
Hidden Valley Pkwy
Corona Fwy
I-15 Express Lanes

C E N T E R

T O W N

GATEWAY

P L A Z A

VA L L E Y
HIDDEN

P A R K

PARKVIEW

C A M P U S

N O R C O

COLLEGE -

C O M M U N I TY

RIVERSIDE

INTERMEDIATE
NORCO

0.5 mile/10 minute walk

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Figure 44 displays the schools located to the west of the I-15 Freeway, including:

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2. Turning Point Christian School

3. John F. Kennedy Middle College High School

4. Norco College
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Throughout the planning process in drafting the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, community engagement has been a key element to understanding how Norco’s current transportation network functions and where it can be improved. The planning team developed an approachable, participatory process with residents and stakeholder groups that clearly demonstrated how the community’s input is to be utilized.

Strategies
The project team utilized three main strategies to solicit feedback from the Norco community members:
• Community Needs Survey
• Interactive Public Input Map
• Community Outreach
Community Needs survey
The project team created a survey in English and Spanish to engage the community in the planning and design process and to solicit input and feedback about their needs, priorities, and opportunities. Questions focused on active transportation attitudes and perceptions in Norco, existing and desired bicycle and pedestrian access, and satisfaction levels with current infrastructure. The survey gave special attention to equestrianpedestrian and equestrian-cyclist considerations. The survey collected 227 responses, providing guidance to the project team.

All of the survey respondents listed Norco ZIP codes, 92860 or 92505, as their residential ZIP code.

The survey questions included:

1. What language would you prefer?

2. How do you typically get around Norco?

3. How often do you walk, bike, or take transit to move around Norco?

4. If you choose to walk or bike, why do you choose to do so? Select all that apply.

5. What barriers prevent you from walking or biking? Select all that apply.

6. What would make walking or biking more convenient and comfortable?

7. What are your favorite destinations to walk or bike in Norco?

8. Where would you like to walk or bike in Norco that you currently cannot?

9. How do you think the City of Norco can improve walking and cycling conditions? How should different roadways uses
(equestrian, walking, biking, driving) be separated, if at all?

10. While equestrian connectivity is always a priority, what is your vision for the future of walking and biking in Norco?

11. What is your ZIP code?

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Figure 47. How Do You Typically Get Around Norco Responses Figure 49. Most Popular Destination Responses Figure 48. How Often Do You Walk, Bike or Take Transit Responses 69 respondents (39%) stated the lack of sidewalks and bike lanes as the main barrier to no walking and cycling more. In addition, 73 respondents (42%) stated that they do not feel safe enough on the streets to walk and bike. This is compared to the 38 respondents (21%) that staed the convenience of the car is the main barrier to walking and biking. These responses show that there is a desire within the City to improve walking and cycling conditions and safety.

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The project team also developed a custom, interactive online map alongside the survey. The map helps the community to provide specific, geo-located feedback about particular areas in Norco that they do not feel safe walking or riding a bicycle, or would like to access via active transportation. The public input map features existing and proposed infrastructure and enables stakeholders to draw in proposed facilities and connections, vote on other proposals, and submit general comments and feedback.

The 20 comments from the public input map identified multiple areas and routes around Norco that feel unsafe and are inhibitors to walking and biking. Many of the comments revolved around parks and schools.
• Hidden Valley Wildlife Preserve - This area is a key regional destination for walkers and cyclists, and continuing the existing bike lane and sidewalks into Norco would help
improve access and make the trip to the Preserve more
comfortable. Four of the comments called out California Avenue and North Drive as being particularly dangerous and limiting access to the Preserve.
• Sixth Street - Sixth Street is Norco’s main street with many popular local businesses and destinations. Three comments called out the need for a bike lane on Sixth Street, the Sixth Street Bridge as being dangerous for kids, and difficulties accessing crosswalk buttons.
• Temescal Avenue - Three comments called out Temescal
Avenue for needing improvements to enhance safety and
accessibility due to the presence of many of Norco’s schools.

Improving crossings and completing the sidewalk network can help improve conditions. Comments also specifically requested traffic calming to prevent drivers from running stop signs and slow vehicle speeds in school zones.
• Second Street - One comment suggested a bike lane along Second Street, connecting from the existing lanes on River Road and Corydon Avenue to the shopping centers on
Hamner Avenue. This would help connect the residential
areas to the commercial areas, providing safe and convenient

transportation options besides driving.
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Walking and Cycling as Recreation
Many residents expressed a love of walking and biking as exercise (127 respondents) and for recreation (103 respondents).

This was also evident as many of Norco’s parks and natural features were among the top destinations listed within the City.

Improving access to parks, hiking trails, and natural features, including Pumpkin Rock, the Hidden Valley Wilderness Preserve and the Santa Ana River, within Norco and the surrounding area, would greatly improve the user experience in Norco.
“We put our e-bikes in our truck and drive from our home (near Ingall’s Park) over to the park across from Silver Lakes in Eastvale to ride. We then use the bike path in that park and ride around Eastvale to get more miles. We don’t feel safe riding from home over there and don’t really know of any parks with dedicated paved bike trails in Norco. Would like a 10 mile or so scenic dedicated paved bike path in Norco” - Survey Respondent Road Safety
Another common theme in the surveys was concerns about
driver speed and the unsafe roadway conditions caused by reckless driving. Some residents (73 respondents) cited this as a major inhibitor to walking and biking. More police patrols as well as road design changes can help force slower, safer driving. [When asked where they walk or bike] - “Nowhere. Cars are going way too fast. - Survey Respondent
“I would love to be able to have sidewalks that provide a safe way to walk to all of the parks in our neighborhoods with my family. Or to go on a simple walk around the block after dinner. I do not feel safe taking a family walk without sidewalks.”- Survey Respondent Road Barriers
Some residents talked about the barriers many of the arterial streets pose for walking and biking. 70 respondents (39%) said that if drivers were more careful walking and biking would be more comfortable. This is consistent with our LTS analysis, showing low stress areas surrounded by high stress and
dangerous streets. Working on these crossings will greatly improve the walking, biking, and riding experience in Norco. “I ride several times a week. Depending where you live, major traffic arteries are a major barriers and present significant safety issues to ride in line with traffic.” - Survey Respondent Separate Cars, Bikes, Horses, and Pedestrians
Norco residents are extremely proud of their equestrian focused way of life in Norco and prioritize maintaining and improving horse trails. Many responses complained about cyclists spooking horses along bridal paths and bridal paths being uncomfortable or impossible to walk on, especially for those living with disabilities. By separating modes, safety and comfort can be improved for all modes of travel.
“Horse trail on one side of street, and sidewalk on other side (where permissible). It’s dangerous for kids walking/biking to/from school.” - Survey Respondent
“I feel there should be pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes on all sides of the street opposite of the horse trail; so that horses can remain safe on their side but also give pedestrians and bikers safety to travel too.” - Survey Respondent

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Focus on School Corridors
Many of the schools in Norco are located on or near Temescal Avenue. Additionally, the east and west sides of Norco both have a school corridor with schools located close to each other. Many survey respondents noted that they would like to be able to walk or bike to school with their kids but currently do not feel safe doing so.
“We would love to simply walk and bike our neighborhood but since there aren’t any sidewalks it feels unsafe most of the time.

We would also like to walk and bike to school ( Town & Country and Riverview) and to the shops on sixth street..” - Survey Respondent
“The parks, around our neighborhood. Would love to walk to my children’s elementary, but without sidewalks it is dirty and in this weather muddy, and the narrow streets are unsafe with speeding cars.” - Survey Respondent
Public Input Map Summary
Overall, there is a general desire to improve safety and facilities around Norco, as long as the equestrian lifestyle and infrastructure is maintained. There are concerns about safety and accessibility that prohibit some residents from walking and biking, as well as residents who currently walk or bike despite unsafe conditions. Designing creative ways and streetscapes that improve safety and functionality for all road users will greatly improve Norco and the lives of its residents.
“Walking and biking in Norco should be supported for community members to thrive and maintain healthy lifestyles. I have a vision that Norco will someday have a horse, bike, and pedestrian path that provides access to the San Bernardino Mountains, the Cleveland National Forest, and Huntington Beach!.” - Survey Respondent

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
In order to engage with Norco residents, the project team drafted a plan to attend a series of events and community meetings to have meaningful conversations, solicit
recommendations, and receive feedback on proposals.

Events
• Norco Little League Opening Day - Two members of the
planning team attended Norco Little League Opening Day to talk to Norco residents about the Plan. Many of the comments from community members expressed a desire for the horse trails to remain as is or be improved and expanded upon.

Residents also were concerned about safety around schools and improving access to parks and recreation areas.
• Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission (STUC) Meeting - As part of the ongoing collection of feedback from the City of Norco and residents, the Plan’s development process and draft recommendations were presented at a STUC committee for review and input. The committee’s direction and response informed subsequent recommendation refinements for
the final plan. The committee emphasized the maintenance and protection of equestrian infrastructure and culture that has been built in Norco. The committee also stated that recommendations should not impede or prohibit equestrian accessibility and should expand upon existing infrastructure.

The committee advised limiting the amount of lane closures and physical elements within vehicle path of travel. The plan team utilized existing right of way and extra space to fit in recommendations and traffic calming.

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Recommendations
Developing recommendations is a multi-step process that requires an in-depth understanding of a community’s identity, existing conditions including data analytics, project feasibility, and community feedback. This chapter utilizes the research of the Existing Conditions chapter, the conclusions drawn from the data analytics portion in the Needs Analysis chapter, and the extensive community feedback acquired from the public survey and input map to create a set of recommendations that will provide a safe and convenient network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in harmony with equestrian facilities and needs.

Existing Conditions Conclusions
The main takeaways from the Existing Conditions chapter used to inform recommendations include:
• Strong presence of trail infrastructure and network
• Construction of Santa Ana River Trail, providing bike regional connectivity
• Eastern and western school corridors
• Collision density and distribution
Strategy Recommendation
Strategy 1: Make It
Accessible
Norco has a limited existing network
of sidewalks and bicycle lanes, most
of which are Class II or Class III. Survey
respondents stated they would feel
more comfortable riding on routes with
physical protection.

Create a Backbone Network
Create a core network of protected
bikeways around the City connecting to
key areas. This core network will provide
the foundation for future expansion of
the bicycle and pedestrian network.

Strategy 2: Make Horses,
Cars, Pedestrians and
Cyclists Work Together
Trails are a key part of Norco’s city
identity and should be improved and
expanded upon. However, in order for
them to be more user friendly, the street
infrastructure also has to provide space
for pedestrians and cyclists.

Create Separation
To maximize the safety and convenience
of each mode of active transportation,
create dedicated lanes and trails
on separate sides of the street for
pedestrians, cyclists, and horses. By
creating separate facilities for each user
when feasible, cyclists will feel safer
from cars and equestrians will feel safer
from cyclists and pedestrians who may
spook the horses.

Strategy 3: Focus On Schools
Survey respondents have expressed
a desire for safer walking and biking
connections in and around schools.

Create School Corridors
A slate of recommended safety
improvements are concentrated along
or near two school corridors on either
side of I-15. These will complement
improvements elsewhere in Norco.

Strategy 4: Focus on
Intersections
Unprotected and wide intersections
can leave pedestrians and bicyclists
vulnerable to motor vehicles.

Create Spot Improvements
Spot improvements are based on
intersection typologies and include
elements like high visibility crosswalks,
stop signs, and curb extensions.

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Needs Analysis Conclusions
The main takeaways from the Needs Analysis chapter used to inform the recommendations include:
• Level of Traffic Stress
• Gaps in Low Stress Networks
• Latent Demand Analysis
• Walk and Bike Shed
• Regional Connectivity
Public Survey Conclusions
The public survey and input map gave insight to the issues and areas that most concern the residents of Norco, and allowed for more specific need based recommendations based on the suggestions of the community. A total of 227 survey responses and 32 public input map comments were collected. 73%
of respondents reported ZIP code, and 100% said they are residents.

Some of the major insights drawn from the survey and public input map include:
• 35% of respondents walk, bike or take transit daily, and 28% weekly
• Main reasons for walking and biking are for health, enjoyment, and time with family
• 51% said drivers being careful would make walking and biking more comfortable, 40% said that separated bike lanes and dedicated sidewalks would improve conditions
• Trails can be hard to walk and bike on due to their conditions • One of the biggest issues is driver responsibility and car safety • Parks, Deep Barrel Roasters and Creamery, restaurants on Sixth Street, and Pumpkin Rock were the most popular destinations for people walk and bike
Individual open-ended comments were received about the
following concerns:
• Focus on designated bicycle routes and major crossings • Keep equestrians, cyclists, and pedestrians separate, potentially on different sides of the street
• Most of the use is recreation driven, so focus on relevant areas and routes
• An overall need for safer paths for children walking to school • Unsafe crossings and difficulties accessing some pedestrian push buttons along the major commercial corridor of Sixth Street
• A desire for expanded equestrian and walking trails near their homes
• The entirety of Fourth Street is in need of safe pedestrian walkways and crossings
• Pedestrian paths for the existing backyard trail network near Corydon Avenue

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Different types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities are better suited for different roadways, based on considerations such as vehicle speeds and volumes, the roadway width, and other types of transportation using the space. The following facilities should be included in the City’s toolbox. Some facilities promote both bicycle and pedestrian use. These facilities will need further study to ensure they do not conflict with local standards.

This toolkit was applied to the streets in Norco, and
recommendations were made using the appropriate facilities from this toolkit.

The City can refer to the following documents for additional details on these facilities:
• Caltrans HDM
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Guides
• Federal Highway Administration Bikeway Selection Guide Bicycle Lanes
Bikeway recommendations were applied to connectivityfocused corridors within Norco as well as connecting to outside jurisdiction’s planned or existing networks, with appropriate applications of bikeway to roadway type. In addition to new recommended facilities, upgrades to existing facilities were recommended after consideration of community feedback and existing plan and policies.

Bicycle lanes are an important aspect of lowering the levels of traffic stress (LTS) on the roadway. However, other roadway factors like vehicle speeds and volumes also contribute to the level of traffic stress. More information about LTS can be found in the Needs Analysis chapter.

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Bike Path (Class I): provide a completely separate
right of way for the exclusive use by bicyclists
and pedestrians with cross-flow minimized.

The Caltrans HDM requires a minimum paved
width of 8 feet for a two-way bike path, with 10
preferred, and a minimum paved width of 5 feet
for a one-way bike path, with a minimum 2-footwide shoulder. Where heavier bicycle volumes are anticipated and/or significant pedestrian traffic
is expected, the Caltrans HDM calls for the paved
width of a two-way bike path to be greater than
10 feet, preferably 12 feet or more. Class I paths
generally have a low level of traffic stress and are
suitable for most bicyclists.

Bike Lanes (Class II): provide a striped
lane for one-way bike travel on a street
or highway. The Caltrans HDM requires a
minimum width of 8 feet measured from
the curb face or 4 feet measured from the
edge of pavement if there is no curb and
gutter. Depending on the vehicle volumes
and speed of the roadway, bicycle lanes
can vary in their level of traffic stress.

Buffered Bicycle Lane (Class IIb):

Caltrans HDM also recognizes
buffered bicycle lanes, which
include a striped buffer usually 2 to
3 feet wide to help further separate
the bicycle lane from vehicular
traffic. Depending on the vehicle
volumes and speed of the roadway,
buffered bicycle lanes can vary in
their level of traffic stress.

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Bike Routes (Class III): signed, shared
roadways that provide for shared-use
with pedestrians or motor vehicle
traffic, typically on lower volume
roadways per Caltrans HDM (Chapter
1000). A bicycle route has signs
posted identifying it as such and may
have shared lane markings (sharrows).

Bike routes on low speed and low
volume roadways can have a low level
of traffic stress.

Bicycle Boulevard (Class IIIb):
similar to bicycle routes, but also
include traffic calming facilities
such as chicanes or diverters, and
often include branded signage
along the length of the facility.

Bike boulevards on low speed and
low volume roadways can have a
low level of traffic stress.

Separated Bikeways/ Cycle Tracks (Class IV): Class
IV separated bikeways are on-street bicycle facilities
that are physically separated from motor vehicle
traffic by a vertical element or barrier, such as a curb, bollards, or vehicle parking aisle. They can allow for
one- or two-way travel on one or both sides of the
roadway.

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Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle facilities are an important part of improving the user experience and encouraging people to cycle. Facilities can include bicycle parking, signalization specific to bikes, wayfinding signage, and protected intersections. These facilities work to make a more comfortable experience for the users by improving convenience and safety.

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Bike Parking: can include curbside
and sidewalk racks, bike corrals,
bike lockers and bike station. Racks
provide short-term parking options,
while lockers provide long-term
secure parking at higher demand
locations. Bike stations provide longterm parking typically near transit.

Bike Signals: create separation
between bicyclists and vehicles
and allows for safer intersection
movements for all users.

Wayfinding: signage can
contribute to the ease of
use and enjoyment of active
transportation facilities and
promotes walking and bicycling
by providing useful information
regarding distances/times to
various destinations.

Bicycle Protected Intersections:
are designed to provide additional
separation, comfort, and safety for
bicyclists. These intersection may
include bike boxes, bike signals, curb
extensions, refuge islands, and green
bike lanes. These intersections are
ideal for areas with conflicts between
drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

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Bike Detection and Signal
Actualization: Bike detection is
used at actuated signals to alert the
system of the presence of a cyclist.

The systems need to be calibrated to
detect the mass of a bike, rather than
a car.

Vertical Deflection: Speed
bumps and tables create vertical
deflection slowing traffic in
desired areas. These are used
to create a slower street that is
more accomodating to cyclists,
pedestrians, and horses. They can
be used to create a network of
Slow Streets.

Horizontal Deflection: Chicanes,
roundabouts, curb extensions,
neckdowns and other strategies
are used to create horizontal
deflection of traffic to slow cars.

Similar to vertical deflection
devices, they can be used to
create a network of Slow Streets
in a desired area.

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Pedestrian elements help create a safer walking environment along streets that may have a high Level of Traffic Stress. The appropriate pedestrian improvement was applied to each street based on its characteristics and classification. Recommended pedestrian improvements were determined through a diverse set of criteria, including collisions, Level of Traffic Stress, composite demand, network gaps, and public comment, amongst other possible criteria. The following pages illustrate such pedestrian facilities.

Many of the pedestrian recommendations are also beneficial and could be applied to equestrian facilities, creating a more horsefriendly streetscape around the City.

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Pedestrian Refuge Islands: allow
pedestrians to stop before finishing
crossing a road.

Enhanced Pavement Markings
and Signage: help establish
pedestrians in the intersection.

High Visibility Crosswalks:
feature special roadway striping
that enhances visibility.

Pedestrian-scale Lighting: is
designed to specifically illuminate
sidewalks and pedestrian pathways.

Signal Timing Improvements: prioritize
pedestrian safety typically by increasing
cycle lengths and wait times for
pedestrians.

Curb Ramps: are accessible
ramps to transition pedestrians
from the road to the sidewalk.

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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (e.g.

HAWK): when activated by a
pedestrian, lights overhead turn red
indicating that drivers must stop for
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Curb Extensions: are extensions
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crossing distances.

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Bicycle Recommendations
The bicycle recommendations for Norco are focused on cyclist safety and connectivity. Rather than blanketing the City in bike lanes, a more targeted and specific approach was taken: create a loop of connected bicycle infrastructure in each of the four major quadrants of Norco and connect them to each other. These loops work to connect riders to major destinations in and around the City, including public transportation stops, parks, schools, commercial districts and the Santa Ana River Trail. Additionally, these recommendations also work to extend bike lanes and infrastructure from surrounding jurisdictions into Norco to create a regional network.

Bicycle recommendations range from wayfinding signage,
traffic calming and bicycle boulevards, bike lanes, and improving existing lanes with barriers.

Pedestrian Recommendations
Pedestrian recommendations work to make streets and
intersections safer for pedestrians, who have a very different traveling experience from bicyclists. Wide intersections, fasttraveling motor vehicles, missing sidewalks and trails, and unlit streets can greatly hamper the walking experience. The Plan’s pedestrian recommendations section focuses on improving this experience through two categories of safety enhancements:
spot improvements and corridor improvements.

Pedestrian Spot Improvements
Spot improvements, typically located at intersections, include one or more pedestrian safety enhancements that fall under the following categories:
• Crossing Improvement
• School Zone Improvement
• Signal Improvement
This Plan includes 55 pedestrian spot improvements that would create safer conditions for pedestrians at intersections and along streets. Tools that fall under spot improvements include:
• Curb extensions
• Crosswalks and curb ramps
• High intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacons
• Leading pedestrian intervals (LPI)
• Pedestrian refuge islands
• Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB)
• Traffic signs and controls
Pedestrian Corridor Improvements
Pedestrian accessibility throughout a community is supported by a well-connected pedestrian network that provides
sufficient space for pedestrians alongside roadways. In Norco, pedestrians can make use of the City’s extensive trail network to reach nearby destinations like homes, schools, parks, and retail centers. However, there are a few areas in the City where sidewalks already exist, but lack full connectivity due to gaps in the network. This is particularly prevalent in the neighborhoods to the west of the I-15 Freeway. Additionally, sidewalks are Recommendations Summary

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present near many Norco schools, but end abruptly outside of the school zone, forcing pedestrians into streets and unpaved shoulders.

Pedestrian improvement tools under the Plan’s pedestrian corridor improvements include elements such as new or
extended sidewalks, new multi-use paths, and street lighting.

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Bicycle Recommendations
In order to outline the recommendations, the project team divided the City into four quadrants, based on the Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analyses. Level of Traffic Stress Analysis rates roadways on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the lowest stress and accessible for all user groups, and 4 being the most stressful with accessibility for only the most confident and experienced cyclists.

Northwest Quadrant
The Northwest Quadrant of Norco is defined by Norco College, Lake Norconian, and access across the Santa Ana River on River Road and Hamner Avenue. The recommendations for this area are focused on providing connectivity to the existing bike lane on Corydon Avenue and Norco Drive and making it easier to cross Hamner Avenue on Fifth Street and Norco Drive.

Recommendations
• Norco Drive and Corydon Avenue - This recommendation
adds a buffer and/or physical barriers to the existing Class II bike lane on Norco Drive and Corydon Avenue to continue the connection into Corona to the south. According to the Needs Analysis, Norco Drive has a Bicycle LTS score of 3 out of 4 indicating moderately high level of traffic stress. Slimming lanes to 10’ to add a buffer and barrier will help to lower this score.

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• W Fifth Street - This recommendation provides a Class II connection on the west side of I-15 and a Class III on the east side of I-15. Fifth Street has a Bicycle LTS score of 4. Fifth Street, on the east side of Norco, is also a border road of a neighborhood with the highest untapped bicycle demand in Norco, as shown in the Needs Analysis chapter.
• Norconian Drive - This recommendation provides a northsouth Class II connection between the proposed bike lane on Fifth Street and Norco Drive. The ROW on Norconian Drive has two 14’ drive lanes. An uphill Class II bike lane could be added by slimming each lane to 12’.
• Broken Lance Drive and Silver Cloud Drive - This is a Class III bicycle boulevard that provides a neighborhood connection from Fifth Street to Norco Drive.

Norco Drive has existing Class II bike lanes, which should be upgraded to Class IIb bike lanes.

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Southwest Quadrant
The Southwest Quadrant of Norco is defined by Norco College, the border of Norco and Corona, and the presence of three schools on Parkridge Avenue. The major recommendations improve
upon existing bike lanes on River Road, enhance access to Norco College, and create bike routes on Parkridge Avenue and First Street. Additionally, improving trail cut-throughs to Norco College will greatly increase connectivity to the neighborhoods of Norco.

This section specifically avoids Second Street due to its high Level of Traffic Stress, poor street conditions, and the planned Palomino Business Park, an industrial facility that will bring an increased amount of truck traffic.

Recommendations
• River Road - This recommendation adds physical barriers to the existing Class II on River Road. This is an important regional connection between Corona, through Norco, into Eastvale across the Santa Ana River. There have been 2
bicycle collisions on River Road; adding physical barriers will greatly increase the safety of cyclists. Physical barriers can be flex posts or K71 bollards, or in the long term a concrete curb barrier. Through lane slimming and flipping parking, a buffer can be added, as well as parking protection for cyclists. • Parkridge Avenue - This recommendation provides a Class II bike lane by slimming lanes in front of the three schools on the border of Norco and Corona. This will help to slow cars within the school zone and provide access for students cycling to school. This bike lane continues as a Class III through the neighborhood to the Class II on Belgian Drive.
• W Third Street - This recommendation provides a Class II bike lane across Hamner Ave and I-15 to Norco College. This bike lane would fit in the existing right of way and provide safe and convenient multimodal access for students. This street is also the site of the planned Norco Valley Square development, and will provide multimodal connectivity to residents and visitors of the new mixed use development. Third Street is also a key crossing location of Hamner Avenue, the most dangerous and largest street in Norco, with a LTS level of 4 for both pedestrians and cyclists and a high relative number of collisions.

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• First Street - This Class II connection to Hamner Avenue provides bike access from the neighborhood to retail at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and First Street. This connection also provides continuity to the existing bike lane in Corona on Lincoln Avenue. This street has the highest level of Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (4) and adding a bicycle lane will significantly improve that metric. The travel lanes can be slimmed to accomodate a bike lane. Between Mountain
Avenue and Parkridge Avenue, First Street significantly narrows, so the bike facility will have to be converted into a Class IIIB with traffic calming.
• Third Street Connector - This Class I recommendation
formalizes the existing trail and cut-through between
Mountain Avenue and Third Street. This would improve
connections to the neighborhoods south of Norco College • Belgian Drive - This Class III recommendation continues the connection from Third Street to the existing bike land on Corydon Drive. Speed mitigation measures should be taken to improve safety and the experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians.

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Northeast Quadrant
The Northeast Quadrant of Norco is defined by Sixth Street, Norco’s city center, as well as the intersection with River Trails Park, Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, and Ingalls Park. Corona Avenue is also a major thoroughfare for the east side of the City, on which many of Norco’s schools are located.

Recommendations
• North Drive/California Avenue/Eighth Street - This Class III segment, recommended on the public input map, provides
a continuation of the existing bike lane on Arlington Avenue just outside of Norco. This provides access to the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, a popular spot for cyclists. Traffic calming measures should be taken to ensure cyclist safety.
• Pedley Avenue - This north-south Class III connection provides access to River Trails Park and a continuation of the Eighth Street bike lane to Seventh Street and Sixth Street. • Seventh Street - This Class III bike lane connects Pedley Avenue to the other north-south bike lane on Corona Avenue.

This facility could be upgraded to a Class I or II should the ROW expand into the shoulders.
• River Road - This Class III segment provides access to many of the trails along the Santa Ana River as well as connections between Seventh Street and Pedley Avenue. Improvements to calm traffic and mitigate speed should be implemented. The shoulder of this road is also wide enough that it can potentially be a Class I in some segments.

Arlington Avenue (above) just outside of Norco is a key connection to the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area which has existing bike lanes. However, these lanes drop upon entry into Norco. These lanes should be continued on North Drive and California Avenue.

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• Sixth Street - Although this Plan does not recommend a bike facility along Sixth Street, there is the potential for a longterm redesign of Sixth Street, one of Norco’s most prominent streets. This street is home to many iconic local businesses and hosts many town festivals and parades. It also terminates at Pikes Peak Park, a popular spot for residents to park and begin hikes at Pumpkin Rock, and Ingalls Park, another popular destination within Norco. There have been 2 collisions resulting in injuries on Sixth Street. Considering a bike lane and introducing traffic calming measures along this corridor, the Level of Traffic Stress and safety will improve for all road users. The bike lane can be added by modifying the Right of Way; slimming lanes to 11’ and a 10’ turn lane, and a buffer can be added by making all lanes 10’. While there is space to add bike lanes withouth removing travel or turn lanes, it would likely be a diminished experience for all road users. The best option to accomodate bikes along Sixth Street would be to remove the center turn lane and slim travel lanes.

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Southeast Quadrant
The Southeast Quadrant of Norco is defined by Temescal Avenue, on which Norco High School, Norco Intermediate School, and Norco Elementary School are located. The recommendations for this area focus on improving safety along Temescal Avenue, connections to Hidden Valley Parkway, as well as an east-west connection along Third Street to cross Hamner Avenue.

Recommendations
• Temescal Avenue - This recommendation creates a Class III bicycle boulevard along Temescal Avenue to provide a safer bicycling corridor for the schools. The elements of a bicycle boulevard that could be included to calm traffic are curb extensions, pedestrian crossing beacons, crosswalks, speed bumps, and pedestrian islands. This street also connects the southern neighborhood of Norco Hills with the rest of the City to the north, through a neighborhood with the highest latent bicycle demand in Norco. In the long term, the shoulder could be expanded and formalized with a Class I path.

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• Third Street - This recommendation creates a Class III connection from Temescal Avenue to Hamner Avenue and the west side of Norco along Third Street
• First Street/Corona Avenue/Thoroughbred Lane/Rock
Springs Avenue - This Class III loop through the neighborhood provides connections to the north-south corridor on Temescal Avenue and the existing bike lane on Hidden Valley Boulevard. • Harness Lane/Rock Springs Avenue - This Class I cut-through can increase connectivity through the nearby neighborhoods.

By adding paving and lighting, this cut through would be more convenient for cyclists.
• Harness Lane/Gunsmoke Road/El Paso Drive - This
recommendation provides a Class III connection from the neighborhood to the existing bike lane on Hidden Valley Boulevard, which are popular starting points for local bike rides.

Temescal Avenue is a major school corridor. Speed mitigation is important on this road to improve cycling and walking conditions.

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End of trip facilities
At key destinations within the network of bicycle routes around the City, facilities should be installed to improve the experience of the user. These facilities can include:
• Bike Racks and Storage Lockers
• Bike Repair Stations
• Water Fountains
Key destinations include parks, schools, shopping centers, and other popular local destinations. These areas could also provide programmed events like Recyclery bike repair workshops and meeting places for group rides.

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Pedestrian Recommendations
Northwest Quadrant
Pedestrian Spot Improvements
Recommended pedestrian spot improvements in the Northwest Quadrant include:
• High visibility crosswalks
• Pedestrian refuge islands
• Curb extensions
• Curb ramps
• Leading pedestrial intervals (LPI)
Alhambra Street at Rocky View Road/River Ridge Drive - These two intersections, located next to Highland Elementary School, would be improved by upgrading the existing crosswalks to high visibility crosswalks and installing curb extensions to shorten crossing distances.

Norco Drive - This segment of Norco Drive has several large intersections. Pedestrian improvements including high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and curb ramps will make crossing safer and improve accessibility.

Norco Drive at Hamner Avenue - This intersection is one of the largest in Norco. Improvements to pedestrian safety and access will require high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and pedestrian islands.

Curb extensions and high visibility crosswalks are recommended for the intersection of Norco Drive and Cedar Avenue.

Fifth Street at Hamner Avenue - This intersection is a key route to cross Hamner Avenue and I-15, and is a major eastwest corridor in Norco. Pedestrian improvements include high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and leading pedestrian traffic signals (LPI).

Fifth Street at Sierra Avenue - This small intersection is part of a key corridor in Norco. Adding high visibility crosswalks and curb ramps will make the existing 4-way stop safer and more accessible.

Hamner Avenue at Fourth Street - This major intersection would be improved for pedestrians by installing high visibility crosswalks and curb extensions to shorten the crossings.

Lampton Lane at Hamner Avenue - This smaller T-intersection would be made safer for pedestrians by installing a high visibility crosswalk across Lampton Lane

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A multi-use path is proposed along an existing trail (above), between residential neighborhoods and Shearer Park.

Pedestrian Corridor Improvements
Recommended pedestrian corridor improvements in the
Northwest Quadrant include:
• New sidewalks
• New shared-used path
Fifth Street - This arterial street connects the main commercial corridor of Norco and Neal Snipes Park to Shearer Park.

Extending the recently installed sidewalk at Fifth Street/ Horseless Carriage Drive to Corydon Drive would connect these major destinations to residential neighborhoods and a proposed paved shared path along Western Avenue.

Western Avenue - A multi-use path along Western Avenue
would directly connect residential neighborhoods in the area to Shearer Park and accommodate pedestrians and cyclists in addition to equestrians.

Hamner Avenue - This main thoroughfare would be improved for pedestrians by installing new sidewalks to fill in small gaps in the existing network.

Filling the sidewalk gap here on Hamner Avenue would connect an existing sidewalk to a scramble crosswalk at Hamner Avenue and Fifth Street.

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Alhambra Street River Ridge Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Alhambra Street Rocky View Road High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Hamner Avenue Fifth Street High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Hamner Avenue Fourth Street High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Hamner Avenue Lampton Lane High visibility crosswalk (across Lampton Lane) Hamner Avenue Norco Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands (on north and south legs of intersection)
Norco Drive Norconian Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, curb ramps Norco Drive River Ridge Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Norco Drive Rocky View Road High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Table 5. Northwest Quadrant Pedestrian Spot Recommendations Table 6. Northwest Quadrant Pedestrian Corridor Recommendations Corridor Treatment
Fifth Street Install sidewalk on north side of Fifth Street from Hamner Avenue to Horseless Carriage Drive Fifth Street Extend sidewalk from Horseless Carriage Drive to Corydon Avenue Hamner Avenue Install sidewalks to complete gaps near Fourth Street and Fifth Street Norconian Drive Install sidewalk on Norconian Drive from Norco Drive to Fifth Street Western Avenue Install paved, multi-use path from Appaloosa Street to Wayne Makin/Shearer Park

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SouthWest Quadrant
Pedestrian Spot Improvements
Recommended pedestrian spot improvements in the Southwest Quadrant include:
• High visibility crosswalks
• Pedestrian refuge islands
• Curb extensions
• Curb ramps
• Rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFB)
• Leading pedestrian intervals (LPI)
This quadrant borders the City of Corona to the south; these recommendations intersect with existing infrastructure in Corona to help make a more cohesive network across the two cities.

First Street at Parkridge Avenue/Mountain Avenue/Hamner Avenue - First Street has a proposed bicycle connection from River Road to Hamner Avenue. By improving pedestrian infrastructure at the intersections, this corridor can become a safe multimodal street. Improvements that are suggested include high visibility crosswalks and curb extensions.

Second Street at Parkridge Avenue - This intersection is a key intersection within a school zone. Installing high visibility crosswalks will improve the safety of this intersection.

Second Street at River Road/Western Avenue/Pacific Avenue/ Hamner Avenue - This series of intersections along Second Street provides a safe corridor for the neighborhood west of the school zone and the commercial district on Hamner Avenue.

Installing high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian islands, and curb ramps will improve safety and accessibility.

Third Street at Hamner Avenue - This intersection is one of the largest and busiest in Norco. Third Street is a major eastwest connection for pedestrians and bicycles crossing Hamner Avenue and I-15, and also provides access to Norco College and the eastern school corridor along Temescal Avenue. This intersection should be improved with high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and leading pedestrian intervals.

Third Street at Norco Campus Office Park - A midblock, high visibility crossing will provide safer pedestrian access between the new Norco Valley Square development and Norco College.

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Recommendations for the major intersection at Third Street and Hamner Avenue include high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, and LPIs.

Pedestrian Corridor Improvements
Recommended pedestrian corridor improvements in the
Southwest Quadrant include:
• New sidewalks
River Road and Hamner Avenue - Completing the sidewalk
network and filling in gaps will help to improve pedestrian connectivity in the area.

High visibility crosswalks are recommended at Second Street and Parkridge Avenue, near Victress Bower Elementary School.

Extending the sidewalk along River Road would connect Auburndale Intermediate School to existing pedestrian infrastructure to the northwest.

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Table 7. Southwest Quadrant Pedestrian Spot Recommendations Table 8. Southwest Quadrant Pedestrian Corridor Recommendations Corridor Cross Street Treatment
First Street Hamner Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions First Street Mountain Avenue High visibility crosswalks First Street Parkridge Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions Parkridge Avenue Western Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions (northwest corner of intersection) Second Street Hamner Avenue High visibility crosswalks
Second Street Pacific Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Second Street Parkridge Avenue High visibility crosswalks Second Street River Road High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands Second Street Western Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Third Street Hamner Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, leading pedestrian interval (LPI) Third Street (mid-block) Hamner Avenue High visibility crosswalk (near Third FS Hamner bus stop) Corridor Treatment
Hamner Avenue Install sidewalk on east side of street to complete gap near Hidden Valley Parkway Hidden Valley Parkway Install sidewalk on north side of street to complete gap along Hidden Valley Parkway River Road Install sidewalk on north side of River Road to complete gap from Auburndale Intermediate School to Second Street

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Northeast Quadrant
Pedestrian Spot Improvements
Recommended pedestrian spot improvements in the Northeast Quadrant include:
• High visibility crosswalks
• Curb ramps
• Leading pedestrian intervals (LPI)
• Stop signs
Fifth Street at Valley View Avenue/Temescal Avenue/Hillside Avenue/Pedley Avenue - Fifth Street is an important eastwest connection across the City. It also leads to the east side school corridor on Temescal Avenue, making it an important route for many students walking to school. Adding high visibility crosswalks and curb ramps will help to formalize and improve the safety of the pedestrian network.

Sixth Street at Valley View Avenue/Corona Avenue/Temescal Avenue/Center Avenue/Hillside Avenue/Pedley Avenue/
California Avenue/Crestview Drive/Ingalls Park - Sixth Street is Norco’s main street, home to many of the City’s notable local businesses and sites, and is the location of many town parades and festivals. Sixth Street also terminates at Ingalls Park and Pumpkin Rock, both notable destinations within Norco. To improve the pedstrian experience of this street, the crossings should be made safer via high visibility crosswalks and leading pedestrian intervals.

Seventh Street at Center Avenue/Hillside Avenue/Pedley
Avenue/California Avenue - These intersections along Seventh Street are all near Riverview Elementary School. Improving these intersections will help to make walking and biking to school safer for students. These improvements should include high visibility crosswalks and curb ramps.

Eighth Street at Pedley Avenue/California Avenue - Eighth Street has a proposed bicycle connection to the existing bike lanes outside of Norco and is just north of Riverview Elementary School. Adding high visibility crosswalks, 3-way stop signs, and curb ramps will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.

Crestview Drive - This mid-block high visibility crosswalk will help improve pedestrian connections to the south side of Ingalls Park.

Temescal Avenue - Upgrading the existing crosswalk in front of Sierra Vista Elementary to high visibility will help improve pedestrian visibility and access to the school.

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Recommendations for intersections along Sixth Street include high visibility crosswalks and LPIs.

High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and stop signs at the intersection of Eighth Street and Pedley Avenue are recommended to increase pedestrian safety.

The existing crosswalk in front of Sierra Vista Elementary School should be upgraded to a high visibility crosswalk.

Improvements like high visibility crosswalks and curb ramps at intersections along Fifth Street will increase the safety of those walking to nearby schools.

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Table 9. Northeast Quadrant Pedestrian Spot Recommendations Corridor Cross Street Treatment
Corona Avenue Sears Street High visibility crosswalk
Crestview Drive NA High visibility crosswalk (connecting to Pumpkin Rock Trailhead) Eighth Street Pedley Avenue High visibility crosswalks, 3-way stop signs Eighth Street California Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Fifth Street Corona Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Fifth Street Hillside Avenue High visibility crosswalks Fifth Street Pedley Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Fifth Street Sierra Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Fifth Street Temescal Avenue High visibility crosswalks Fifth Street Valley View Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Seventh Street California Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Seventh Street Center Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Seventh Street Hillside Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Seventh Street Pedley Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Sixth Street California Avenue High visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) Sixth Street Center Avenue High visibility crosswalks
Sixth Street Corona Avenue High visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) Sixth Street Crestview Drive High visibility crosswalks Sixth Street (mid-block) Crestview Drive High visibility crosswalk (in front of Pikes Peak Park parking lot)

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Table 10. Northeast Quadrant Pedestrian Spot Recommendations (cont.) Corridor Cross Street Treatment
Sixth Street Hillside Avenue High visibility crosswalks Sixth Street Pedley Avenue High visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) Sixth Street Temescal Avenue High visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) Sixth Street Valley View Avenue High visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs)

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Southeast Quadrant
Pedestrian Spot Improvements
Recommended pedestrian spot improvements in the Southeast Quadrant include:
• High visibility crosswalks
• Curb extensions
• Curb ramps
• Stop signs
• Rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFB)
First Street at Rock Springs Avenue - This intersection is located within the Norco Hills neighborhood of southeast Norco.

It is a gateway intersection to Temescal Avenue and a popular route for cyclists. Installing high visibilty crosswalks at this intersection will help to formalize crossings.

Third Street at Corona Avenue/Valley View Avenue - Third Street is a major east-west corridor with a proposed bike lane that connects to Temescal Avenue. Adding crosswalks, curb extensions, and curb ramps will create a safer pedestrian experience.

Fourth Street at Valley View Avenue/Corona Avenue/Temescal Avenue - Fourth Street is an important route to schools, connecting Corona Avenue and Temescal Avenue. Adding high visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and 3-way stop signs will help to formalize the crossings on Fourth Street and make the pedestrian experience safer and more comfortable overall.

Reservoir Drive at Curtis Drive - This oversized intersection is in close proximity to Norco Intermediate School. Installing high visibility crosswalks, 3-way stop signs, and curb extensions will help scale down this intersection and make it more accessible for pedestrians.

Temescal Avenue at Reservoir Drive/Curtis Drive/Third
Street/Second Street - Temescal Avenue is a major school corridor in the east side of Norco. Norco Elementary School, Norco Intermediate School, and Norco High School are all located on Temescal Avenue. Adding crossing beacons, high visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and curb extensions to these intersections will make this street safer for students walking to school.

High visibility crosswalks and curb ramps at Fourth Street and Temescal Avenue would make it safer for students walking to nearby school.

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Pedestrian Corridor Improvements
Recommended pedestrian corridor improvements in the
Southeast Quadrant include:
• New sidewalks
• Lighting
Temescal Avenue - Installing street lighting and sidewalks along Temescal Avenue will help to create a safer pedestrian environment in front of the schools and provide safer routes to schools. However, there is a concern from residents and the STUC committee that adding lighting will impact Norco’s rural character. This should be considered and more thoroughly evaluated before installing street lighting.

Lighting is recommended along Temescal Avenue to improve the visibility of students walking to and from school at night.

The wide intersection at Reservoir and Curtis Drive would be made safer with high visibility crosswalks, 3-way stop signs, and curb extensions.

Extending the sidewalk in front of Norco High School south to Norco Elementary School will create a safer walking environment for students.

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Table 11. Southeast Quadrant Pedestrian Spot Recommendations Table 12. Southeast Quadrant Pedestrian Corridor Recommendations Corridor Cross Street Treatment
First Street Rock Springs Avenue High visibility crosswalks Fourth Street Corona Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Fourth Street Temescal Avenue (eastern
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Fourth Street Valley View Avenue High visibility crosswalks Reservoir Drive Curtis Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, 3-way stop signs Temescal Avenue Curtis Drive High visibility crosswalk (southern leg of intersection), high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon, curb ramps
Temescal Avenue Reservoir Drive High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) Temescal Avenue Second Street High visibility crosswalks Temescal Avenue Third Street High visibility crosswalk, 3-way stop signs Third Street Corona Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, curb ramps Third Street Valley View Avenue High visibility crosswalks, curb ramps Corridor Treatment
Temescal Avenue Install sidewalks to complete gaps along the east side of Temescal Avenue, connecting Norco Intermediate School to Norco High School, and Norco High School to Norco Elementary School
Temescal Avenue Install pedestrian-scaled street lighting along Temescal Avenue in front of Norco Intermediate School Temescal Avenue Install pedestrian-scaled street lighting along Temescal Avenue in front of Norco High School Temescal Avenue Install pedestrian-scaled street lighting along Temescal Avenue in front of Norco Elementary School

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ProgramMATIC
Recommendations
Transportation Integration
Closing the first/last mile gap around RTA bus stops can expand the number of trips that can be made using transit, encouraging more people to use those services for both commuting and service trips. Norco is served by the RTA line 3 bus, which traverses mainly along Hamner Avenue, where much of the existing pedestrian network is located. However, gaps in the sidewalk network along Hamner Avenue and little bicycle infrastructure hinders pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to the bus stops.

The proposed recommendations will enhance access to all RTA line 3 bus stops. Installing sidewalks to fill existing gaps on either side of Hamner Avenue will provide a complete and safe route for pedestrians walking to the stops. High visibility crosswalks and leading pedestrian intervals at intersections along Hamner Avenue will make pedestrians more visible while crossing and enhance overall safety. The proposed Class II bike route along Third Avenue will similarly provide a safe and complete route for bicyclists accessing the stops near Norco College.

Wayfinding Program
A bicycle and pedestrian network wayfinding system and
guide consists of comprehensive signing and/or pavement markings to guide people to key destinations. Wayfinding signs direct bicyclists and pedestrians along the existing bicycle and pedestrian network and to important community destinations such as libraries, schools, parks, shopping districts, and civic buildings. Wayfinding is an important tool which assists cyclists and pedestrians in easily and efficiently navigating throughout Norco. Signs along the bicycle and pedestrian network
should indicate the direction of travel, the locations of major destinations, and the time/distance to these destinations along the network. Norco does not have an existing wayfinding system for bicyclists or pedestrians.

This program could serve both wayfinding and safety purposes by helping users to:
• Become familiar with the network
• Identify the best routes to destinations
• Understand timing and distances to their destinations • Decreasing travel times and increasing convenience to users Wayfinding Recommendations: Develop a Comprehensive
Wayfinding Program
The City of Norco can develop and implement a comprehensive wayfinding program for bicyclists and pedestrians. The City should develop a wayfinding plan in order to involve the community in the creation of a design unique to Norco which will identify:
• Sign locations
• Sign type - what information should be included and design features
• Key destinations to be highlighted on each sign
• Approximate distance and/or travel time to each destination

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• Landscaping
• Public art
• Bike Signals and Prioritization
The bicycle and pedestrian recommendations within Norco create several interconnected loops around the City through different neighborhoods. As part of the wayfinding program tools like bicycle signals and signal actualization to improve signal timing for cyclists, and leading pedestrian intervals at crossings to improve crossing safety for pedestrians and horses should be implemented. These tools help to create a more holistic and comfortable network for all users.
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Tracking Bicycle and Pedestrian Use
Surveys and active transportation counts can track walking and biking patterns before and after the installation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and after a programmatic event to evaluate if the improvement increased active transportation use.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts Methodology
The City of Norco can use the following as a guide for bicycle and pedestrian counting efforts. The City may choose to conduct counts with city staff, or recruit community based organizations and volunteers. The City may also elect to advertise counting efforts through the City’s email and social media networks.

Collected data will help identify common pedestrian and bicycle travel behavior, evaluate the impact of recently installed infrastructure or recently implemented programmatic events, and support future competitive funding applications.

Count Locations
The City should refer to SCAG’s Pedestrian Counter Siting Strategy, which considers land use, demographics, and
accessibility when selecting count locations.12 The Strategy can also be adapted to select bicycle count locations using the same methodology.

To identify locations that would likely serve a large number of people, especially those with limited transportation options, the City may utilize geospatial analysis to highlight areas of Norco that are densely populated, have lower-than-average median household incomes, and are in close proximity to key destinations like schools, public transportation, and employment centers.
12  https://atdb.scag.ca.gov/Documents/Pedestrian_Counter_Siting_Memo. pdf
The City may also choose to solicit feedback from community members and organizations to gain additional perspectives on where counts would be most useful.

Other qualitative factors that could be considered when selecting count locations include:
• Representative locations in a variety of areas across Norco; • Key corridors that could potentially be used to guage the impacts of future improvements (such as underpass
improvements or installation of bike facilities);
• Gaps, pinch points, and locations that are operationally difficult for bicyclists and pedestrians;
• Locations where bicycle and/or pedestrian collisions have occured;
• Varying land uses, on varying roadway types, and in locations where future improvements are expected
Count Scheduling
Times of days and days of the week for counts should be determined according to CalTrans Active Transportation
Program (ATP) grant guidance. Though these counts may not be used as part of an ATP grant application, the count data collection should be set up according to these requirements as this is one of the most important funding sources for active transportation improvements in the State of California.

CalTrans recommends that counts are collected on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at both morning and evening
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availability. However, all counts should be conducted between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 and 6:00 PM to ensure compatibility with CalTrans methodology.

Per CalTrans requirements, counts are also to be conducted on one weekend day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, or whatever the jurisdiction determines to be the peak time.

Additionally, the National Bike/Ped Documentation Project recommends scheduling annual counts for the same week each fall and spring. Their counts are generally performed in midSeptember, when students are back in school.

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IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter provides cost estimates, funding strategies, and a prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian projects that can be utilized to implement the recommended bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Funding Strategies
Facility Costs
Plan level cost estimates for the facilities recommended in this Plan are shown in Table 15. In addition to implementation costs, maintenance costs will need to be considered before constructing a project. Maintenance costs can vary depending on whether it is performed by Norco City staff or private contractors. Costs can also change if implementation occurs simultaneous to other road improvements.These cost estimates are provided in 2023 dollars, and will increase in future years.

Cost estimates for all project recommendations are included in Appendix A.

FACILITY TYPE PER COST
Class I Shared Use Path Mile $1,500,000
Class II Bicycle Lane Mile $132,000
Class IIb Protected Bike Lane Mile $387,000
Class III Bicycle Route Mile $35,000
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) EA $60,000
Pedestrian Refuge Island EA $100,000
High Visibility Crosswalk EA $5,000
Curb Ramps EA $5,000
Curb Extensions EA $50,000
HAWK Signal EA $700,000
Sidewalk Construction SF $25
Pedestrian Lighting MI $260,000
Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) EA $50,000
Wayfinding Signs MI $30,000
Stop Warrant EA $5,000
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Funding Sources
There are many funding sources available for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects, programs, and studies. The following is a list of potential local, regional, and statewide sources that can be used for building and maintaining pedestrian and bicycle facilities and implementing programming to
encourage the use of active transportation.

Local Grants
Measure R
Measure R, approved by Norco voters in November 2018, is a one-cent sales tax to invest in infrastructure and vital services.

Measure R funds can be used to repair streets, trails, parks, facilities, and equestrian amenities. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee reviews proposed projects and programs to be
funded by Measure R, prioritizes projects and programs, and provides recommendations to the Norco City Council for final approval.

Regional Grants
Measure A
First approved in 1988 and extended in 2002, Measure A is a half-cent sales tax that will fund transportation improvements through 2039. Measure A focuses on reducing current and future congestion by spelling out a list of transportation projects to address the problem. Funds go back to each of three geographic areas within Riverside County: Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley, in proportion to the sales taxes they contribute. Each of the three geographic areas has its own transportation program.

Funds are programmed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).

BEYOND Framework Fund Program
The BEYOND launched in 2015 to support member agency
efforts to improve quality of life in Western Riverside County.

Over the two rounds of the Program, $4.1 Million has been awarded to member jurisdictions to support 83 projects. Each of these projects corresponds to at least one of the goals outlined by WRCOG’s Economic Development & Sustainability Framework.

These goals help steer a project’s efforts to enhance local issues as they relate to the economy, education, health, energy and environment, transportation, and water Initiatives.

Funds are programmed by the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).

Riverside County Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds
Each member of the Board of Supervisors has an approved CID allocation to be spent during any given fiscal year. CID funds are intended to augment the efforts of community organizations, non-profits, county departments, and government agencies to benefit residents, neighborhoods and communities in Riverside County. All awards must serve a public purpose and can be used to support programs, capital projects, and fundraising events or activities.

Funds are programmed by the Riverside County Board of
Supervisors.

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Sustainable Communities Program (SCP)
The SCP is a technical assistance program that supports its member jurisdictions in planning and non-infrastructure projects that promote safety and encourage people to walk and bike.

Funds can be used for active transportation infrastructure, Safe Routes to School Plans, and quick build projects, and can assist in evaluating the success of new infrastructure and programming.

Funds are programmed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3
Each year, 2% of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenue is made available for bicycle and pedestrian facility projects under TDA Article 3, also known as SB 821. Eligible projects include sidewalks, access ramps, bicycle facilities, and bicycle plan development. A Call for Projects occurs on a biennial basis, with a release date on the first Monday in February, and funds are allocated each June.

RCTC will release its next call for projects in February 2025.

Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Regional Arterial Roads (TUMF)
TUMF regional arterial funds are used for roadway improvement projects and the Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process projects. To date, approximately $135 million has been programmed for TUMF regional arterial
projects.

Funds are programmed by RCTC.

State and Federal Grants
Active Transportation Program (ATP)
The State of California’s Active Transportation Program funds projects and programs that increase the proportion of trips made by walking and biking, increase the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve public health. Competitive application cycles occur every one to two years, typically in the spring or early summer.

Eligible projects include the construction of bicycling and walking facilities, new or expanded programmatic activities, or projects that include a combination of infrastructure and noninfrastructure components. Typically, no local match is required, though extra points are awarded to applicants who do identify matching funds.

Funds are programmed by the California Transportation
Commission (CTC).

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program
(AHSC)
The AHSC program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects that support infill and compact development that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Projects must fall within one of three project area types: transit-oriented development, integrated connectivity project, or rural innovation project areas. Fundable activities include affordable housing developments, sustainable transportation infrastructure, transportation-related amenities, and program costs.

Funds are programmed by the Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the Department of Housing and Community
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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Caltrans offers Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grants every one to two years. Projects on any publicly owned road or active transportation facility are eligible, including bicycle and pedestrian improvements. HSIP focuses on projects that explicitly address documented safety challenges through proven countermeasures, are implementation-ready, and demonstrate cost-effectiveness.

Funds are programmed by Caltrans.

Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program
Under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, 5% of Section 405 funds are dedicated to addressing nonmotorized safety. These funds may be used for law enforcement training related to pedestrian and bicycle safety, enforcement campaigns, equipment projects for non-federally funded
roadways and public education and awareness campaigns.

Funds are programmed by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP)
Funded by SB1, the Congested Corridors Program strives to reduce congestion in highly traveled and congested corridors through performance improvements that balance transportation improvements, community impacts, and environmental benefits.

This program can fund a wide array of improvements, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Eligible projects must be detailed in an approved corridor-focused planning document.

These projects must include aspects that benefit all modes of transportation using an array of strategies that can change travel behavior, dedicate ROW for bikes and transit, and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

Funds are programmed by Caltrans.

Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants are available to communities for planning, study, and design work to identify and evaluate projects, including conducting outreach or implementing pilot projects. Communities are typically required to provide an 11.47% local match, but staff time or in-kind donations are eligible to be used for the match provided the required documentation is submitted.

Funds are programmed by Caltrans.

Transformative Climate Communities (TCC)
The TCC Program funds development and infrastructure
projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities.

TCC empowers the communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies, and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution – all with datadriven milestones and measurable outcomes.

Funds are programmed by California’s Cap-and-Trade Program.

Urban Greening Program
Urban Greening Grants support the development of green
infrastructure projects that reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and provide multiple benefits. Projects must include one of three criteria, most relevant: reduce commute vehicle

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miles traveled by constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, or pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.

Eligible projects include green streets and alleyways and nonmotorized urban trails that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.

Funds are programmed by the CA Natural Resource Agency.

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Prioritization
The prioritization framework helps the City understand where to start when implementing this plan. A higher ranked project indicates a higher need based on the metrics described below.

Although a project may be ranked higher, funding may better align with a lower ranked project to hep leverage local money with competitive, regional, state, and federal resources.

The overall project ranking may also change over time as a result of changing transportation patterns, land use patterns, implementation constraints and opportunities, and the
development of other transportation improvements.

Methodology
With limited funding, the City of Norco has to determine how to prioritize the proposed recommendations. Some of these projects can be completed more quickly. For example, projects with community support and minimal trade-offs can be installed as part of the City’s capital improvement funds. Other projects may be more complex and require additional study, or involve multi-jurisdictional coordination. Even if these projects are prioritized as “high priority”, these projects may require the City seeking out additional grant funding opportunities.

The intent of prioritizing projects is to create a strategic list to guide implementation, recognizing budget and staff limitations.

Prioritization results are flexible concepts that serve as guidelines.

Recommended projects were evaluated using five criteria that support the vision and goals of the recommendations. The prioritization process assigns a number between 0 and 6 to all recommendations, based on the criteria outlined in Table 16.

Based on frequency of scores, projects will be sorted into three different tiers with high, medium, and low priority categories. • Tier 1: These projects have the highest potential to
encourage active transportation use. The City of Norco
should focus on these projects for implementation.
• Tier 2: These have lower potential to increase active transportation use, but are still important in the project list. • Tier 3: These projects have the least potential in
increasing active transportation use relative to the other recommendations, however, should still be considered for implementation if funding opportunities arise.

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Criteria Metric Weight Data Sources
Safety Bicycle and Pedestrian Level of
Traffic Stress
20% Alta
Crash History (Density Weighted
Roadways)
10% Alta, TIMS
Community Health
and Wellness
Relative wellness ranking of Census
block groups within the City of
Norco
5% CalEnviroScreen 4.0, Healthy
Places Inded
Public Support Public comments surrounding
specific roadways and intersections
5% Alta’s Survey and Public Input Map
Connectivity Relative distance to destinations.

The number of destinations within a
half mile buffer of a project
15% Destinations defined as: schools,
libraries, universities, hospitals,
grocery stores, shopping centers,
and parks
Latent Demand Analysis 15% Alta
Transit
Connections
Amount of transit connections
within 1.5 miles of the project
15% Norco Bus Line, Metrolink
Feasibility Planning-level cost estimate of
each project
15% Alta
Table 16. Project Prioritization Criteria

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Priority Bikeway Projects
The following table shows the prioritized and scored bicycle recommendations. The highest scored project is the Class 2b bike lane on Fifth Street from Corona Avenue to Norconian Drive.

Fifth Street is an important connection, spanning across the I-15 Freeway to link the bicycle networks on the east and west sides of the City, and connects to Neal Snipes Park at Hamner Avenue.

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Table 17. Prioritized Bicycle Infrastructure Projects
Street From To Class Total Score Tier
Fifth Street Corona Avenue Norconian Drive Class 2 93 1 Third Street Dead end Valley View Avenue Class 3 90 1
Norco Drive Hamner Avenue River Road Class 2b 86 1
River Road Santa Ana River Main Street Class 2b 84 1
Parkridge Avenue 2nd Street Hamner Avenue Class 2 79 1
Fourth Street Corona Avenue Temescal Avenue Class 3 78 1 Lincoln Avenue Parkridge Avenue Hamner Avenue Class 2 78 1 Fifth Street Class 3 78 1
Hidden Valley Pkwy El Paso Drive City Limit Class 2 74 2 Corona Ave Seventh Street Fourth Street Class 3 71 2
Third Street Valley View Avenue Temescal Avenue Class 3 70 2 Belgian Drive Norco College Dead
End Corydon Avenue Class 3 69 2
Parkridge Avenue/Dales
Drive Second Street Third Street Class 3 69 2
El Paso Drive Hidden Valley Pkwy Temescal Avenue Class 3 69 2 Temescal Avenue Fourth Street First Street Class 3 68 2 First Street Corona Avenue Hillside Avenue Class 3 67 2 Corona Avenue First Street Thoroughbred Lane Class 3 67 2 Thoroughbred Lane Corona Avenue Cut through Class 3 67 2

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Table 18. Prioritized Bicycle Infrastructure Projects (cont.) Street From To Class Total Score Tier
Third Street Connector Class 1 66 2
Valley View Avenue Third Street Third Street Class 3 65 2 Rock Springs FIrst Street Thoroughbred Lane Class 3 64 2 El Paso Drive Dead end on Harness
Lane
Hidden Valley
Parkway Class 3 64 2
Cut through at park Rock Springs Harness Lane Class 1 61 2 Silver Cloud Drive/
Broken Lance Drive Norco Drive Norconian Drive Class 3 61 2 Norconian Drive Fifth Street Sixth Street Class 2 60 2
Cut through at Hidden
Valley Parkway Thoroughbred Lane Hidden Valley Parkway Class 1 59 2 Eighth Street and
California Avenue Class 3 53 3
River Road Woodward Avenue Pedley Avenue Class 3 51 3
Seventh Street Woodward Avenue Pedley Avenue Class 3 49 3 Pedley Avenue Sixth Street North End Class 3 42 3
Third Street Mountain Avenue

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Priority Pedestrian Projects
The following tables provide a scored and prioritized list of pedestrian corridor recommendations and pedestrian spot improvements.

The corridor recommendations include infrastructure such as sidewalks and street lighting, and the spot improvements include intersection treatments like curb extensions, crosswalks, and curb ramps. The highest priority projects are pedestrian improvements at Hamner Avenue. This major arterial is very difficult to cross on foot and providing sidewalks and crosswalks will greatly improve pedestrian safety.

Table 19. Prioritized Pedestrian Corridor Improvement Projects Location Treatment Total Score Tier
Hamner Avenue and Fifth Street, North
Corner Sidewalk 85 1
Hamner Avenue and Fifth Street, South
Corner Sidewalk 83 1
Hamner Avenue and Fifth Street, East
Corner Sidewalk 83 1
Hamner Avenue and Fourth Street Sidewalk 79 1
River Road and Second Street Sidewalk 76 2
Hamner Avenue and Gateway Center Sidewalk 75 2
Hamner Avenue and Hidden Valley
Parkway Sidewalk 73 2
Temescal Avenue and Third Street Sidewalk 73 2
Temescal Avenue and Curtis Drive Street Lighting 73 2
Fifth Street and Corydon Avenue Sidewalk 66 2
Temescal Avenue and Second Street Sidewalk 66 2
Temescal Avenue and First Street Street Lighting 61 3
Norconian Drive Sidewalk 61 3

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Location Treatment Total Score Tier
River Road and Bluff Street Sidewalk 59 3
Temescal Avenue and Second Street,
North Corner Street Lighting 56 3
Western Avenue Multi-use Path 46 3
Table 20. Prioritized Pedestrian Corridor Improvement Projects (cont.)

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Table 21. Prioritized Pedestrian Spot Improvement Projects Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Score Tier
Hamner Avenue Lampton Lane High Visibility Crosswalks 83 1 Fourth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 83 1 Fourth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 83 1 Fourth Street Temescal Avenue
(western intersection) High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 83 1 Hamner Avenue Norco Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Pedestrian Islands 81 1
Fourth Street Temescal Avenue
(eastern intersection) High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs 81 1 Third Street (mid-block) Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalk (mid-block) 80 1 Temescal Avenue Reservoir Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon 78 1
Reservoir Drive Curtis Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs 75 1 Fifth Street Sierra Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 75 1 Hamner Avenue Fifth Street High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions 75 1 Hamner Avenue Fourth Street High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions 74 1 Second Street Western Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 73 1 Second Street Parkridge Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 73 1 Third Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Curb Ramps 73 1
First Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions 72 1 Norco Drive Norconian Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Curb Ramps 71 2

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Table 22. Prioritized Pedestrian Spot Improvement Projects (cont.) Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Score Tier
Sixth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) 71 2
First Street Mountain Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 70 2 Third Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Leading Pedestrian Interval 70 2
Second Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 69 2 Corona Avenue Sears Street High Visibility Crosswalks 69 2 Norco Drive River Ridge Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 69 2 Temescal Avenue Third Street High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs 68 2 Temescal Avenue Curtis Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, HAWK Beacon, Curb Ramps 68 2
Fifth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 68 2 Sixth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) 67 2
Second Street Pacific Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 67 2 Alhambra Street River Ridge Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, curb extensions 66 2 Norco Drive Rocky View Road High Visibility Crosswalks, curb extensions 66 2 Parkridge Avenue Western Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions (northwest corner) 65 2
Fifth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 64 2 First Street Parkridge Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions 64 2 Third Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 63 2

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Table 23. Prioritized Pedestrian Spot Improvement Projects (cont.) Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Score Tier
First Street Rock Springs Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 61 2 Temescal Avenue Second Street High Visibility Crosswalks 59 2 Fifth Street Temescal Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 59 2 Alhambra Street Rocky View Road High Visibility Crosswalks, curb extensions 59 2 Second Street River Road High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Pedestrian Islands 56 2
Sixth Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) 53 3
Sixth Street Center Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 53 3 Sixth Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 52 3 Sixth Street Temescal Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) 51 3
Seventh Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 48 3 Eighth Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 48 3 Sixth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) 45 3
Sixth Street Crestview Drive High Visibility Crosswalks 42 3 Sixth Street (mid-block) NA High Visibility Crosswalk (mid-block) 42 3 Seventh Street Center Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 41 3 Fifth Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks 41 3 Eighth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs 38 3

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Table 24. Prioritized Pedestrian Spot Improvement Projects (cont.) Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Score Tier
Seventh Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 38 3 Seventh Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 38 3 Fifth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps 33 3 Crestview Drive NA High Visibility Crosswalks 30 3

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APPENDIX A
Project Cost Estimates

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Table 25. Bicycle Projects with Planning-level Costs
Name Class Type Miles Upgrade Existing? Start Street End Street Total Cost Corona Avenue 3 Bike Boulevard 1.47 No Seventh Street Fourth Street $16,799.13 Fourth Street 3 Bike Boulevard 0.12 No Corona Avenue Temescal Avenue $1,406.36 Temescal Avenue 3 Bike Boulevard 1.52 No Fourth Street First Street $17,290.69 River Road 2b Bike Lane 2.77 Yes Santa Ana River Main Street $387,337.16 Seventh Street 3 Bike Boulevard 1.14 No Woodward Avenue Pedley Avenue $12,940.18 River Road 3 Bike Boulevard 1.27 No Woodward Avenue Pedley Avenue $14,505.73 Norco Drive 2b Bike Lane 2.68 Yes Hamner Avenue River Road $374,794.84 Pedley Avenue 3 Bike Boulevard 1.12 No Sixth Street North End $12,767.55 Belgian Drive 3 Bike Boulevard 0.66 No Norco College
Dead End Corydon Avenue $7,510.22
Hidden Valley Pkwy 2 Bike Lane 0.44 Yes El Paso Drive City Limit $43,854.53 First Street 3 Bike Boulevard 0.49 No Corona Avenue Hillside Avenue $5,571.53 Rock Springs 3 Bike Boulevard 0.32 No First Street Thoroughbred Lane $3,641.42 Corona Avenue 3 Bike Boulevard 0.24 No First Street Thoroughbred Lane $2,759.93 Thoroughbred Lane 3 Bike Boulevard 0.68 No Corona Avenue Cut through $7,788.65 Cut through at Hidden
Valley Parkway
1 Bike Path 0.05 Yes Thoroughbred
Lane Hidden Valley Pkwy $73,429.54
Cut through at park 1 Bike Path 0.09 Yes Rock Springs Ave Harness Lane $135,208.51 El Paso Drive 3 Bike Boulevard 0.47 No
Dead end on
Harness Lane Hidden Valley Pkwy $5,319.88
Third Street 3 Bike Boulevard 0.95 No Dead end Valley View Avenue $10,830.29 Valley View Avenue 3 Bike Boulevard 0.12 No Third Street Third Street $1,380.18

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Name Class Type Miles Upgrade Existing? Start Street End Street Total Cost Third Street 3 Bike Boulevard 0.45 No Valley View Avenue Temescal Avenue $5,162.97 Parkridge Avenue 2 Bike Lane 1.26 No Second Street Hamner Avenue $125,651.83 Lincoln Avenue 2 Bike Lane 0.52 No Parkridge Avenue Hamner Avenue $51,563.94 Fifth Street 2 Bike Lane 0.52 No Corona Avenue Norconian Drive $51,577.31 Norconian Drive 2 Bike Lane 0.48 No Fifth Street Sixth Street $48,394.77 Parkridge Avenue/Dales
Drive
3 Bike Boulevard 0.89 No Second Street Third Street $10,143.64 Silver Cloud Drive/
Broken Lance Drive
3 Bike Boulevard 0.82 No Norco Drive Norconian Drive $9,371.32 Connector 1 Bike Path 0.04 No $58,281.53
Eighth Street and
California Avenue
3 Bike Boulevard 0.81 No $9,228.68
El Paso Drive 3 Bike Boulevard 1.30 No Hidden Valley
Parkway
Temescal Avenue $14,827.44
Fifth Street 3 Bike Boulevard 0.61 No $6,979.93
Table 26. Bicycle Projects with Planning-level Costs (cont.)

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Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Cost
Alhambra Street River Ridge Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $220,000.00 Alhambra Street Rocky View Road High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $115,000.00 Corona Avenue Sears Street High Visibility Crosswalks $5,000.00 Crestview Drive NA High Visibility Crosswalks $5,000.00 Eighth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs $20,000.00 Eighth Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Fifth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Fifth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Fifth Street Sierra Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Fifth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Fifth Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Fifth Street Temescal Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 First Street Rock Springs Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $15,000.00 First Street Parkridge Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $220,000.00 First Street Mountain Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 First Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $120,000.00 Fourth Street Temescal Avenue (eastern
intersection) High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs $20,000.00 Fourth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $25,000.00 Fourth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Table 27. Pedestrian Spot Projects with Planning-level Costs

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Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Cost
Fourth Street
Temescal Avenue (western
intersection)
High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $15,000.00
Hamner Avenue Lampton Lane High Visibility Crosswalks $5,000.00 Hamner Avenue Norco Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Pedestrian Islands $420,000.00 Hamner Avenue Fifth Street High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $225,000.00 Hamner Avenue Fourth Street High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $220,000.00 Norco Drive Norconian Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Curb Ramps $230,000.00 Norco Drive Rocky View Road High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions $110,000.00 Norco Drive River Ridge Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $25,000.00 Parkridge Avenue Western Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions (northwest corner) $65,000.00 Reservoir Drive Curtis Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs $20,000.00 Second Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Second Street Pacific Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Second Street Western Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Second Street Parkridge Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $15,000.00 Second Street River Road High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Pedestrian Islands $420,000.00 Seventh Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Seventh Street Center Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Seventh Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Seventh Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Table 28. Pedestrian Spot Projects with Planning-level Costs (cont.)

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Street 1 Street 2 Treatment Total Cost
Sixth Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) $220,000.00 Sixth Street Pedley Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) $220,000.00 Sixth Street California Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) $220,000.00 Sixth Street Crestview Drive High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Sixth Street Center Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $10,000.00 Sixth Street Temescal Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) $220,000.00 Sixth Street Hillside Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Sixth Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) $220,000.00 Sixth Street (mid-block) NA High Visibility Crosswalk (mid-block) $5,000.00 Temescal Avenue Second Street High Visibility Crosswalks $20,000.00 Temescal Avenue Third Street High Visibility Crosswalks, 3-way Stop Signs $20,000.00 Temescal Avenue Curtis Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, HAWK Beacon, Curb Ramps $725,000.00 Temescal Avenue Reservoir Drive High Visibility Crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon $70,000.00 Third Street Valley View Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Ramps $40,000.00 Third Street Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Leading Pedestrian Interval $420,000.00 Third Street Corona Avenue High Visibility Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, Curb Ramps $90,000.00 Third Street (mid-block) Hamner Avenue High Visibility Crosswalk (mid-block) $5,000.00 Table 29. Pedestrian Spot Projects with Planning-level Costs (cont.)

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Street From To Treatment Total Cost
Hidden Valley Parkway Hamner Avenue I-15 Freeway Off-ramp Sidewalk $1,317.10 Hamner Avenue Chapparel Center Neal Snipes Park Sidewalk $20,212.80 Hamner Avenue Fifth Street South of intersection Sidewalk $8,388.04 Hamner Avenue Norco’s Best Burgers Citibank Sidewalk $12,536.07 Hamner Avenue Gateway Center Drive Hidden Valley Parkway Sidewalk $11,718.62 River Road Norco/Corona Boundary Second Street Sidewalk $31,482.90 River Road Sundance Lane Bluff Street Sidewalk $27,167.18 Fifth Street Hamner Avenue Horseless Carriage Drive Sidewalk $36,110.40 Fifth Street Norconian Drive Norco Drive Sidewalk $121,542.39 Temescal Avenue Norco Intermediate School Norco High School Sidewalk $37,410.19 Temescal Avenue Norco High School Norco Elementary School Sidewalk $28,775.25 Norconian Drive Norco Drive Fifth Street Sidewalk $67,862.85 Western Avenue Appaloosa Street Shearer Park Multi-use Path $704,020.09 Temescal Avenue
Start of Norco Elementary
School school zone
End of Norco Elementary
School school zone
Street Lighting1 $107,608.72
Temescal Avenue
Start of Norco High School
school zone
End of Norco High School
school zone
Street Lighting $106,046.98
Temescal Avenue
Start of Norco
Intermediate School
school zone
End of Norco Intermediate
School school zone
Street Lighting $110,230.92
Table 30. Pedestrian Corridor Projects with Planning-level Costs

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City of Norco Active Transportation Plan

May 12, 2024 Service Change ‐ Issue: 4/15/24 P.1 of 1
Riverside Transit Agency Route 3 Bus Stops
Direction
4 Digit
Stop ID Stop Name Latitude Longitude City Location
North 1184 Hamner FS Hidden Valley Pkwy 33.8984280 -117.5627340 Norco North 1185 Hamner NS First St. 33.9018278 -117.5622048 Norco North 1186 Hamner NS Commerce 33.9053528 -117.5616558 Norco North 1187 Hamner FS Second St. 33.9100630 -117.5609080 Norco North 1188 Hamner NS Auto Mall Dr. 33.9151681 -117.5601405 Norco North 3544 Third FS Hamner 33.9169740 -117.5623670 Norco North 1195 Norco College 33.9171850 -117.5704050 Norco
North 1191 Clark Opp. Norco Senior Center 33.9207790 -117.5608540 Norco North 1192 Market FS Clark 33.9215170 -117.5599400 Norco North 1196 Hamner FS Town & Country 33.9283661 -117.5580858 Norco North 1197 Hamner FS Fifth St. 33.9312800 -117.5575400 Norco North 1190 Hamner FS Alhambra 33.9397388 -117.5580016 Norco South 1189 Hamner NS Alhambra 33.9398670 -117.5583260 Norco South 1212 Hamner FS Fifth 33.9302896 -117.5580754 Norco South 1213 Hamner FS Town & Country 33.9276826 -117.5584771 Norco South 1199 Market NS Clark 33.9217090 -117.5605760 Norco South 1200 Clark at Norco Senior Center 33.9204820 -117.5610520 Norco South 1214 Hamner FS Lampton 33.9179481 -117.5599451 Norco South 3544 Third FS Hamner 33.9169740 -117.5623670 Norco South 1195 Norco College 33.9171850 -117.5704050 Norco
South 1201 Hamner NS Auto Mall Dr 33.9137706 -117.5605976 Norco South 1202 Hamner FS Second 33.9086701 -117.5613975 Norco South 1203 Hamner FS Commerce 33.9062386 -117.5617773 Norco South 1204 Hamner FS First 33.9012778 -117.5625491 Norco South 1209 Hamner FS Mountain 33.8978143 -117.5630688 Norco

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 1, 2024 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Alma Robles, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Alma Robles, Community Development Director Department: Planning
SUBJECT:

Second Reading: Zone Code Amendment 2024-02 (City of Norco): A City initiated amendment to Title 18, Chapter 18.13 (A-1 Zone Agricultural Low Density), and Title 18, Chapter 18.30 (General Provisions – Miscellaneous) adding Farmworker Housing as a permitted use and establishing Farmworker Housing development standards as required in the City’s certified Housing Element.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Second Reading: Ordinance No. 1114, approving Zone Code Amendment 2024-

02. SUMMARY:

Zone Code Amendment 2024-02 is a city-initiated amendment adding Farmworker Housing as a permitted use in the A-1 zone. This Zone Code Amendment is pursuant to the list of actions that the City of Norco committed to as part of the City’s Housing Element, which was certified by the state in 2022. This item was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission, which recommended approval.

BACKGROUND:

On October 13, 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development certified Norco’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element. As part of this Housing Element, the City committed to the implementation of various housing programs (categorized as “Actions”) designed to accommodate housing construction.

Action 2.8 pertains to updating the Zoning Code to allow farmworker housing as an allowed use in areas that allow agricultural use to comply with California Health and Safety Code Section (HSC) Section 17021.6.

The purpose of this zone code amendment is to promote the development of, and to establish development standards for, farmworker housing consistent with state law.

Farmworker housing per State law requires that a City allow up to 36 beds in a group

quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household. As such, it is prudent that the use be accompanied by development standards that are objective, to reduce the impacts in the designated zone.

The subject Zone Code Amendment proposes to add farmworker housing in the A-1 zone as a permitted use, pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, and subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.30. which will also be amended to include development standards.

Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.13 (A-1 Zone), Section 18.13.06 is proposed to be amended by adding the following subsection:

N. Farmworker/Agricultural Employee Housing, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6, and subject to the standards in Chapter 18.30 (General Provision Miscellaneous), Section 18.30.49 (Farmworker/Agricultural Employee Housing Development Standards).

Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.30 (General Provisions – Miscellaneous) is proposed to be amended by adding the following Section:

18.30.49 Farmworker/Agricultural Housing Development Standards pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6
Health and Safety Code section 17000, et seq., known as the Employee Housing Act, includes regulations that require local jurisdictions to allow the development and use of employee housing. The purpose of this Section is to promote the development of, and to establish development standards for, farmworker housing consistent with state law. If any provision in this Chapter conflicts with the mandates of the Employee Housing Act as it relates to employee housing, the provisions of the Employee Housing Act shall govern.

A. All agricultural employee housing shall comply with the setback, building lot coverage, height, and other development standards applicable to the underlying zone in which it is located, and the following development standards, unless otherwise indicated in this Section:

B. For the purposes of this Section, “agricultural employees” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 1140.4(b) of the Labor Code, as may be amended, which includes those engaged in “agriculture” as such term is defined in Section 1140.4(a) of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1140.4(a), “agriculture” means farming in all its branches, including the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (including commodities defined as agricultural commodities in Section 1141j(g) of Title 12 of the United States Code), the raising of livestock, bees, furbearing animals, or poultry, and any practices (including any forestry or lumbering operations) performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparation for market and delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market.

C. Agricultural employee housing may be developed and maintained for the purpose of providing permanent, seasonal or temporary employee housing.

D. Agricultural employee housing shall consist of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 17021.8 of the Health and Safety Code, shall not be deemed a land use under this Chapter that implies that such housing is an activity that differs in any other way from an agricultural land use.

E. Agricultural employee housing that meets the criteria specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended, shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division via a Business License and the building permit process.

F. Agricultural employee housing shall comply with the general requirements set forth below:
(1) New agricultural worker housing shall not be located on land classified as “Prime” or “Statewide” Importance by the California Department of Conservation Important Farmland Inventory, unless no other feasible alternative location exists on-site.
(2) Agricultural worker housing shall not be located on areas utilized for active crop production on the parcel.
(3) New agricultural worker housing shall be clustered together, if feasible, and sited near existing road and other structures to reduce grading, landform alteration, the need for construction of new roads, and potential impacts to agricultural soils and operations.
(4) New exterior lighting for agricultural worker housing shall be of a low profile and limited to security needs only (and incompliance with Section 18.30.48 - "Residential Lighting Standards"); all exterior lights shall be directed downward and fully shielded from streets and any off-site residences.

G. Agricultural employee housing designed as housing complexes shall meet the following development standards:
(1) Minimum Parcel Size: A farmworker housing complex is allowed on a parcel with a minimum parcel size of five acres.
(2) Units in a farmworker housing complex may include studios, one-, two- or three-bedrooms.
(3) A farmworker housing complex shall be prohibited in any location designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
(4) Open Space Requirements: Recreational facilities and open space shall be provided for the benefit and recreational use of the residents in accordance with the following standards:

(a) The development shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 18.55 (Water Efficient Landscaping) and pursuant to the following:
(1) No land use may be inaugurated, or structure occupied, until a final inspection has been completed verifying that the landscape area has been installed as required by the approved entitlement. (2) All existing invasive and watch list species as inventoried by the California Invasive Plant Council shall be properly disposed of and removed from the landscape area before the installation of the approved landscaping.
(3) Landscaping installed within a Hazardous Fire Area, Wildland Urban Interface Zone, or Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be subject to all applicable Riverside County Fire Protection landscaping requirements.
(4) Landscape Design Elements
(i) Vines, shrubs, and on-site trees shall be used to visually soften and deter graffiti on walls and fences. Vines shall not be used where they will cause structural damage to walls or obstruct traffic safety sight area when adjacent to a roadway or driveway. Shrubs shall be installed a minimum size of five gallons.
(ii) Plants shall be grouped according to hydrozones and other environmental conditions (soil, slope, sun exposure) that are appropriate for their survival.
(iii) On-site trees visible from the street shall be planted at a minimum 36 inch box. All other trees shall be planted at a minimum of 24 inch box or 15 gallon. Trees shall be planted in all parkway areas between curbs and horse trail for review and approval by the Public Works Division, who shall also
determine the size of trees per the approved City standard. (iv) Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with service lines, sewer lines or on-site wastewater treatment system areas, traffic safety sight areas, public works facilities and rights of way, or safety lighting. (v). Landscape areas shall include permanent irrigation systems.
(vii) Landscaping shall be maintained by the permittee
according to the approved landscape plan and any permit conditions for the life of the permitted land use.
(b) All recreational areas and landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy of the final unit within the complex. Landscaped areas shall be maintained.

(c) Outdoor Common Area:
(1) At least 20 percent of the area set aside for housing shall be outdoor common area.
(2) At least 50 percent of the area designated as outdoor common area shall be comprised of land with slopes of ten percent or less. (3) Agricultural worker housing shall include recreational areas developed for use with activities such as for baseball, basketball, soccer or horseshoes. Farmworker housing complexes intended for families shall also include children's play equipment.
(4) Permittee shall be responsible for the maintenance of all outdoor common areas.
(d) Outdoor Private Area: Outdoor private area shall be provided for each unit in the development in the form of outdoor patios, decks and/or balconies and shall be directly and exclusively accessed by the unit it is intended to serve. (1) Ground Floor Units: Private outdoor areas must be at least 80 square feet per unit and all dimensions must be at least 8 feet. (2) Upper-Level Units: Private outdoor areas shall be provided as balconies or loggias, and must be at least 40 square feet per unit, with a minimum 5-foot depth dimension.

H. Agricultural employee housing designed as group quarters shall meet the following development standards:
(1). Farmworker group quarter facilities are a group of structures, or a single structure in the form of single room occupancy, dormitories, boarding houses, barracks or bunkhouses, consisting of either individual or shared facilities for the purpose of providing housing or services for farmworkers. These facilities are generally designed as a combination of sleeping rooms or bunk beds and may include a shared kitchen, mess hall and bathroom facility. This type of agricultural worker housing is designed for, and may only be occupied by, individual farmworkers and not their families; and may, but is not required to, be owned or managed by an entity or organization. Farmworker group quarters are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) Minimum lot size: Farmworker group quarters shall be located on lots with a minimum area of five acres.
(b). Minimum unit size: For dormitory-style housing, a minimum of 50 gross square feet of personal living space shall be required for each occupant.

(c). Setbacks: Farmworker group quarters shall adhere to the setbacks of the underlying zone.
(d) Open Space Requirements: Recreational facilities and open space shall be provided for the benefit and recreational use of the residents in accordance with the standards listed in G (4)(a), (b) and (c) above. (e) Accessory Uses and Structures: The following accessory uses and structures are allowed for farmworker group quarter facilities if specifically authorized by the Planning Director-approved Architectural Review Permit. Such accessory uses and structures must be located either in a single community building or in a permitted location outdoors, and such uses and structures may not be used by the general public:
(1) Food service for residents of the group quarters, which may include kitchen facilities and a dining hall;
(2) Laundry facilities for residents of the group quarters; (3) Enclosed storage facilities for each resident or dwelling unit; (4) Facilities primarily used to provide residents of the group quarters with information regarding and referral to employment, social and community, education, health and other services.

I. Agricultural employee housing may, but is not required to, be developed or provided by the employer, or located on the same lot where the qualifying agricultural work is being performed.

J Within 30 days after obtaining the appropriate permit from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to operate the agricultural employee housing, and thereafter on an annual basis, the applicant shall submit evidence that the HCD permit for the agricultural employee housing is current and valid.

K. Deed Restriction: Within 30 days after receiving approval for permanent or seasonal employee housing from the Planning Division, and before issuance of the building final, the applicant shall record with the County Recorder, a deed restriction in a form approved by the County that runs with the land on which the agricultural employee housing is located declaring that:
(1) The agricultural employee housing will continuously be maintained in compliance with this Section 18.30.49 and all other applicable sections of the Norco Municipal Code; and
(2) The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the agricultural employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (3) The deed restriction shall not be amended, released, terminated, or removed from the property without the prior written consent of the City. In the event the agricultural employee housing use is terminated and/or structures are removed

in accordance with this Chapter and other applicable law as confirmed in writing by the Planning Director, the deed restriction that accompanies the development shall be released and removed from the property.

L. Signed affidavit for temporary employee housing: Within 30 days after receiving approval for temporary employee housing from the Planning Division, the applicant shall submit a signed affidavit, in a form approved by the City, affirming that:
(1) The agricultural employee housing will only be used as temporary employee housing; and
(2) The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the temporary employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

PLANNING COMMISSION: The proposed Zone Code Amendment was brought before the Planning Commission during its regular meeting on March 12, 2024. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve Zone Code Amendment as proposed.

IMPACT ANALYSIS PER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA): In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed Zone Code Amendment has been deemed exempt from environmental review as there is no possibility that the proposed change would have a significant impact on the environment pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendment will have a significant effect on the environment. Staff is recommending that a Notice of Exemption be prepared and be filed in accordance with CEQA Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

ORDINANCE NO. 1114 for Zone Code Amendment 2024-02

ORDINANCE NO. 1114

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CODE AMENDMENT 2024-02: A CITY INITIATED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.13 (A-1 ZONE AGRICULTURAL LOW DENSITY), AND CHAPTER 18.30 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS – MISCELLANEOUS) ADDING FARMWORKER HOUSING AS

A PERMITTED USE AND ESTABLISHING FARMWORKER HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS REQUIRED IN THE CITY’S CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT.

WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s Planning Commission for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on March 13, 2024 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2024-03, recommending approval of Zone Code Amendment 2024-02 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was duly submitted to said City’s City Council for decision at a public hearing for which proper notice was given; and WHEREAS, the Zone Code Amendment was scheduled for public hearing on April 17, 2024 on or about 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860; and
WHEREAS, at the time set, the City Council held a public hearing and received both oral and written testimony pertaining to the Zone Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the City of Norco acting as the Lead Agency has determined that this project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendment will have a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Norco does hereby recommend to the City Council the following FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS:

I. FINDINGS.

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A. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary as it updates the City’s Zoning Code as required by the ongoing implementation of the City’s certified Housing Element.

B. The proposed Zone Code Amendment is necessary to ensure and maintain orderly development of land uses consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of the City of Norco General Plan. The amendments do not conflict with current General Plan policies, objectives or programs of the General Plan.

C. The proposed Zone Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare of the City, as the amendments ensure that the City’s zoning code are consistent with the City’s certified Housing Element and with state law.

D. This project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, §§ 15000 et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the subject amendment will have a significant effect on the environment.

II. DETERMINATION:

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Norco, California, does hereby approve as follows:

SECTION 1:

Title 18 of the Norco Municipal Code, Chapter 18.13 (A-1 Zone Agricultural Low Density), and Chapter 18.30 (General Provisions - Miscellaneous) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 18.13 (A-1 Zone), Section 18.13.06 shall be amended by adding the following subsection:

N. Farmworker/Agricultural Employee Housing, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6, and subject to the standards in Chapter 18.30 (General Provision Miscellaneous), Section 18.30.49 (Farmworker/Agricultural Employee Housing Development Standards).

Chapter 18.30 (General Provisions – Miscellaneous) shall be amended by adding the following Section:

18.30.49 Farmworker/Agricultural Housing Development Standards pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6

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Health and Safety Code section 17000, et seq., known as the Employee Housing Act, includes regulations that require local jurisdictions to allow the development and use of employee housing. The purpose of this Section is to promote the development of, and to establish development standards for, farmworker housing consistent with state law. If any provision in this Chapter conflicts with the mandates of the Employee Housing Act as it relates to employee housing, the provisions of the Employee Housing Act shall govern.

A. All agricultural employee housing shall comply with the setback, building lot coverage, height, and other development standards applicable to the underlying zone in which it is located, and the following development standards, unless otherwise indicated in this Section:

B. For the purposes of this Section, “agricultural employees” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 1140.4(b) of the Labor Code, as may be amended, which includes those engaged in “agriculture” as such term is defined in Section 1140.4(a) of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1140.4(a), “agriculture” means farming in all its branches, including the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (including commodities defined as agricultural commodities in Section 1141j(g) of Title 12 of the United States Code), the raising of livestock, bees, furbearing animals, or poultry, and any practices (including any forestry or lumbering operations) performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparation for market and delivery to storage or to market or to carriers for transportation to market.

C. Agricultural employee housing may be developed and maintained for the purpose of providing permanent, seasonal or temporary employee housing.

D. Agricultural employee housing shall consist of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 17021.8 of the Health and Safety Code, shall not be deemed a land use under this Chapter that implies that such housing is an activity that differs in any other way from an agricultural land use.

E. Agricultural employee housing that meets the criteria specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended, shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division via a Business License and the building permit process.

F. Agricultural employee housing shall comply with the general requirements set forth below:

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(1) New agricultural worker housing shall not be located on land classified as “Prime” or “Statewide” Importance by the California Department of Conservation Important Farmland Inventory, unless no other feasible alternative location exists on-site. (2) Agricultural worker housing shall not be located on areas utilized for active crop production on the parcel.
(3) New agricultural worker housing shall be clustered together, if feasible, and sited near existing road and other structures to reduce grading, landform alteration, the need for construction of new roads, and potential impacts to agricultural soils and operations.
(4) New exterior lighting for agricultural worker housing shall be of a low profile and limited to security needs only (and incompliance with Section 18.30.48 - "Residential Lighting Standards); all exterior lights shall be directed downward and fully shielded from streets and any off-site residences.

G. Agricultural employee housing designed as housing complexes shall meet the following development standards:
(1) Minimum Parcel Size: A farmworker housing complex is allowed on a parcel with a minimum parcel size of five acres.
(2) Units in a farmworker housing complex may include studios, one-, two- or threebedrooms. (3) A farmworker housing complex shall be prohibited in any location designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
(4) Open Space Requirements: Recreational facilities and open space shall be provided for the benefit and recreational use of the residents in accordance with the following standards:
(a) The development shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 18.55 (Water Efficient Landscaping) and pursuant to the following:
(1) No land use may be inaugurated, or structure occupied, until a final inspection has been completed verifying that the landscape area has been installed as required by the approved entitlement.
(2) All existing invasive and watch list species as inventoried by the California Invasive Plant Council shall be properly disposed of and removed from the landscape area before the installation of the approved landscaping.

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(3) Landscaping installed within a Hazardous Fire Area, Wildland Urban Interface Zone, or Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be subject to all applicable Riverside County Fire Protection District landscaping requirements.
(4) Landscape Design Elements
(i) Vines, shrubs, and on-site trees shall be used to visually soften and deter graffiti on walls and fences. Vines shall not be used where they will cause structural damage to walls or obstruct traffic safety sight area when adjacent to a roadway or driveway. Shrubs shall be installed a minimum size of five gallons.
(ii) Plants shall be grouped according to hydrozones and other environmental conditions (soil, slope, sun exposure) that are appropriate for their survival.
(iii) On-site trees visible from the street shall be planted at a minimum 36 inch box. All other trees shall be planted at a minimum of 24 inch box or 15 gallon. Trees shall be planted in all parkway areas between curbs and horse trail for review and approval by the Public Works Division, who shall also determine the size of trees per the approved City standard.
(iv) Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with service lines, sewer lines or on-site wastewater treatment system areas, traffic safety sight areas, public works facilities and rights of way, or safety lighting.
(v). Landscape areas shall include permanent irrigation systems. (vii) Landscaping shall be maintained by the permittee according to the approved landscape plan and any permit conditions for the life of the permitted land use.
(b) All recreational areas and landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy of the final unit within the complex. Landscaped areas shall be maintained. (c) Outdoor Common Area:
(1) At least 20 percent of the area set aside for housing shall be outdoor common area.
(2) At least 50 percent of the area designated as outdoor common area shall be comprised of land with slopes of ten percent or less.

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(3) Agricultural worker housing shall include recreational areas developed for use with activities such as for baseball, basketball, soccer or horseshoes. Farmworker housing complexes intended for families shall also include children's play equipment.
(4) Permittee shall be responsible for the maintenance of all outdoor common areas.
(d) Outdoor Private Area: Outdoor private area shall be provided for each unit in the development in the form of outdoor patios, decks and/or balconies and shall be directly and exclusively accessed by the unit it is intended to serve. (1) Ground Floor Units: Private outdoor areas must be at least 80 square feet per unit and all dimensions must be at least 8 feet. (2) Upper-Level Units: Private outdoor areas shall be provided as balconies or loggias, and must be at least 40 square feet per unit, with a minimum 5-foot depth dimension.

H. Agricultural employee housing designed as group quarters shall meet the following development standards:
(1). Farmworker group quarter facilities are a group of structures, or a single structure in the form of single room occupancy, dormitories, boarding houses, barracks or bunkhouses, consisting of either individual or shared facilities for the purpose of providing housing or services for farmworkers. These facilities are generally designed as a combination of sleeping rooms or bunk beds and may include a shared kitchen, mess hall and bathroom facility. This type of agricultural worker housing is designed for, and may only be occupied by, individual farmworkers and not their families; and may, but is not required to, be owned or managed by an entity or organization. Farmworker group quarters are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) Minimum lot size: Farmworker group quarters shall be located on lots with a minimum area of five acres.
(b). Minimum unit size: For dormitory-style housing, a minimum of 50 gross square feet of personal living space shall be required for each occupant.
(c). Setbacks: Farmworker group quarters shall adhere to the setbacks of the underlying zone.

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(d) Open Space Requirements: Recreational facilities and open space shall be provided for the benefit and recreational use of the residents in accordance with the standards listed in G (4)(a), (b) and (c) above. (e) Accessory Uses and Structures: The following accessory uses and structures are allowed for farmworker group quarter facilities if specifically authorized by the Planning Director-approved Architectural Review Permit.

Such accessory uses and structures must be located either in a single community building or in a permitted location outdoors, and such uses and structures may not be used by the general public:
(1) Food service for residents of the group quarters, which may include kitchen facilities and a dining hall;
(2) Laundry facilities for residents of the group quarters; (3) Enclosed storage facilities for each resident or dwelling unit; (4) Facilities primarily used to provide residents of the group quarters with information regarding and referral to employment, social and community, education, health and other services.

I. Agricultural employee housing may, but is not required to, be developed or provided by the employer, or located on the same lot where the qualifying agricultural work is being performed.

J Within 30 days after obtaining the appropriate permit from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to operate the agricultural employee housing, and thereafter on an annual basis, the applicant shall submit evidence that the HCD permit for the agricultural employee housing is current and valid.

K. Deed Restriction: Within 30 days after receiving approval for permanent or seasonal employee housing from the Planning Division, and before issuance of the building final, the applicant shall record with the County Recorder, a deed restriction in a form approved by the County that runs with the land on which the agricultural employee housing is located declaring that:
(1) The agricultural employee housing will continuously be maintained in compliance with this Section 18.30.49 and all other applicable sections of the Norco Municipal Code; and
(2) The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the agricultural employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (3) The deed restriction shall not be amended, released, terminated, or removed from the property without the prior written consent of the City. In the event the agricultural

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employee housing use is terminated and/or structures are removed in accordance with this Chapter and other applicable law as confirmed in writing by the Planning Director, the deed restriction that accompanies the development shall be released and removed from the property.

L. Signed affidavit for temporary employee housing: Within 30 days after receiving approval for temporary employee housing from the Planning Division, the applicant shall submit a signed affidavit, in a form approved by the City, affirming that:
(1) The agricultural employee housing will only be used as temporary employee housing; and
(2) The applicant will obtain and maintain, for as long as the temporary employee housing is operated, the appropriate permit(s) from HCD pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after final passage thereof.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, sentences, clauses, or phrases here of irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. POSTING: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City clerk shall attest hereto and shall cause the same within 15 days of its passage to be posted at no less than five public places within the City of Norco.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California at a regular meeting held May 1, 2024.
__________________________
Kevin Bash, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

Zone Code Amendment 2024-02, Ordinance No. 1114
May 1, 2024

I, DANA ROA, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, duly held on April 17, 2024, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on May 1, 2024, it was duly passed and adopted by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on May 1, 2024.
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 1, 2024 Agenda Item:

6.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Prepared By: Colin Burns, City Attorney
Department: Administration
SUBJECT:

Resolution Revising the Enforcement Provisions of the City’s Code of Ethics.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 2024-22 Revising the Enforcement Provisions of the City’s Code of Ethics.

SUMMARY:

The City Council directed staff to revise the Code of Ethics to remove the “SelfEnforcement” section and replace it with a method of enforcement. It was also discussed that matters involving the City Council should be enforced by the City Council, not staff. It is further suggested that matters involving Commissioners also be enforced by Council.

BACKGROUND:

Staff proposes the following revisions removing the “Self-Enforcement” section and replacing it with a mechanism for enforcement:

12. Self-Enforcement of the Code. As an expression of the standards of conduct for City Council members, commission members, and employees, the City of Norco Code of Ethics is intended to be self-enforcing. It therefore becomes most effective when members are thoroughly familiar with and embrace its provisions. For this reason, the Code of Ethics shall be included in the orientation materials given to candidates for City Council, shall be placed in the City of Norco Commissioner’s Handbook, and provided to all City employees. City Council members (as well as City Council candidates filing for office), commission members, and City employees shall sign a statement affirming that they have read and understood the City of Norco Code of Ethics.

12. Enforcement of the Code.

(a) Complaints against Council Members or Commissioners. (1) Any complaint that a Council Member or Commissioner violated a provision of this Code of Conduct shall be
forwarded to the entire City Council except, in the case of a complaint against a Council Member, the Council Member
who is the subject of the complaint.
(2) An ad hoc subcommittee shall be formed for the limited purpose of reviewing the complaint received.

(i) The ad hoc subcommittee shall consist of the Mayor
and a Council Member selected by the Mayor,
excluding the subject of the complaint.
(ii) In the event the complaint is against the Mayor, the ad hoc subcommittee shall consist of the Mayor Pro
Tempore and one Council Member selected by the
Mayor Pro Tempore, excluding the subject of the
complaint.
(iii) In the case the complaint names both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, the ad hoc subcommittee shall be
selected by lot or other randomized selection to select two of the three remaining Council Members.
(iv) If three Council Members are the subject of a
complaint, the ad hoc subcommittee shall consist of
the two remaining Council Members.
(v) If four Council Members are named, the unnamed
Council Member shall have authority to act in the same
manner as the subcommittee.
(vi) If five Council Members are named, the subcommittee shall be composed of two Council Members selected
by lot or other randomized selection.
(3) The ad hoc subcommittee shall review the complaint and determine whether further action is warranted. Further action is up to the sole discretion of the subcommittee and can include, but is not limited to:
(i) taking no action;
(ii) requesting further information from staff;
(iii) issuing a letter of instruction;

(iv) directing staff to agendize the complaint for discussion by the City Council, in which case the determination of the ad hoc subcommittee is sufficient to add a matter
to a future agenda, notwithstanding City’s rule that
three Council Members are required to add an item to
a future agenda; or
(v) any other action deemed appropriate by the
subcommittee.
(b) Complaints against employees. Any complaint against a City employee shall be forwarded to the City Manager.

This proposed method of enforcement allows the Council ad hoc subcommittee to make an initial determination as to whether a complaint merits discussion and to fashion a case-specific approach to such a complaint. That approach could follow any number of paths that the subcommittee finds appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

ALTERNATIVES:

Alternative No.1: Adopt a Resolution Revising the Enforcement Provisions of the City’s Code of Ethics.

Alternative No. 2: Do not adopt the Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable for this item.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):
2024-22 Code of Ethics Reso
Reso 2024-22

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR CITY

COUNCIL MEMBERS, COMMISSION MEMBERS AND CITY
EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION No. 2021-12.

WHEREAS, the proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials and employees be independent and impartial in their judgment and actions, that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure, that public office not be used for personal gain and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government and public officials; and WHEREAS, the realization of these ends is impaired whenever there exists, or appears to exist, an actual or potential conflict between the private interests of a governmental official and employee, and his or her public duties; and WHEREAS, a Code of Ethics serves:

1. To increase public confidence in city government; and

2. To assist with decision-making; and

3. To encourage high standards of behavior; and

4. To represent a commitment to uphold a standard of integrity beyond that required by law.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Norco desires to review and revise its Code of Ethics to include “This Code of Ethics shall also apply to the use of social media as well as interpersonal communication” in the PURPOSE AND SCOPE section of the document revise the enforcement procedures of this Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Norco that it desires to adopt the following Code of Ethics:

CODE OF CONDUCT OF THE NORCO CITY COUNCIL, CITY COMMISSION

MEMBERS AND CITY EMPLOYEES
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

In order to best serve the citizens and customers of the City of Norco, the elected and appointed officials, commission members, and employees of the City must act individually and collectively to create a City government that is responsible, equitable, honest and open.

They are further expected to demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and conduct in all activities.

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The City Council members, commission members, and employees must be independent, impartial and responsible in the performance of their duties and acting in the public interest.

The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to establish policy and guidelines, reflecting expected values and behaviors for use by and applicable to the City Council, commission members, and employees. Individuals employed by the City under contractual agreement must also observe the provisions of this policy for the term of their contract or as the contract may stipulate.

The City Council members, commission members, and employees of the City of Norco at all levels are guardians of the public trust and are required to be impartial and responsible in the fulfillment of their duties. The citizens and customers of the City of Norco expect and must receive the highest standard of ethics from all those in public service, regardless of personal consideration.

This Code of Ethics shall also apply to the use of social media as well as interpersonal communication.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Comply with Law. City Council members, commission members, and employees are obligated to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California and to comply with Federal, State, and local laws and City policies.

Recognizing the special responsibilities of serving the City and its citizens and customers, they are required to maintain the highest standards of integrity and honesty, and they are expected to treat all members of the public and fellow City employees with respect, courtesy, concern and responsiveness. Their conduct in both their official and private affairs should be above reproach to assure that their City position is not used for personal gain.

2. Work for the Common Good. City Council members, commission members, and employees shall represent and work for the common good of the people of Norco and not for private interest, assuring equitable treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before the Norco City Council and City commissions.

3. Conduct of City Council Members, City Commission Members, and City Employees. The professional and personal conduct of officials and employees must avoid the appearance of impropriety. City Council members, commission members, and employees shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other officials, employees or the public.

City Council members, commission members, and employees shall not take any special advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain, by virtue of their public office that is not available to the public in general. They shall refrain from accepting gifts or favors or promises of future benefits which might compromise or tend to impair their independence of judgment or give the appearance of being compromised. All California Fair Political Practices Commission rules and regulations shall be followed in regards to gifting and ticket distribution policies.

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4. Respect for Process. The professional and personal conduct of City Council members, commission members, and employees must be above reproach and members must avoid even the appearance of impropriety. They shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of order established governing the deliberation of public policy issues.

5. Use of City Employment and Facilities for Personal Gain. City Council members, commission members, and employees shall not use City time, City funds or City facilities, equipment or supplies for personal use or personal gain or for campaign related political activities; nor shall they use or attempt to use their position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for themselves or others.

6. Decisions Based on Merit. City Council members, commission members, and employees shall prepare themselves for public issues; listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body and focus on the business at hand. They shall base all decisions on the merits and substance of the matter at hand, rather than on unrelated considerations.

7. Confidential Information. City Council members, commission members, and employees shall not use confidential information acquired by or available to them in the course of their employment with the City for personal gain or for personal, non-City business related reasons. They shall respect the confidential information concerning litigation, personnel, property, or other affairs of the City, without proper legal authority, nor use such information to advance their financial or other private interests.

City Council members, commission members, and employees shall uphold the public's right to know, and in accordance with the Brown Act, uphold the public's right to know not only the decisions taken, but also the deliberations which shape public policies. Confidential information means all information, whether transmitted verbally or in writing, which is of a nature that it is not, at that time, a matter of public record or public knowledge, including those items described in the California Public Records Act and items subject to the attorneyclient privilege. Any City Council member, commission member, or employee who is aware of a breach of confidentiality is expected to bring forth that information in a timely manner.

8. Conflict of Interest. City Council members, commission members, and employees are expected to avoid any conflicts of interest. Further, they should avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest in order to ensure that City decisions are made in an independent and impartial manner.

All City Council members, commission members, and employees are prohibited from making, participating in making, or attempting in any way to use his or her official position to influence a City decision in which the City of Norco employee knows, or has reason to know, he or she has a financial interest as defined by law. If, however, persons in the public service have financial interests in matters coming before them, or before the department in which they are employed, they shall remove themselves from making, participating in the making, or seeking to influence any decision regarding such matter. All City Council members,