Administrative
Report
H.8., File # 25-0138 Meeting Date: 2/18/2025
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK PROJECT, JOB NO. 40470, AND A MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Redondo Beach received $1,272,700 in Measure M funds to build out its portion of the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN), a regional initiative of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG). The LTN is a network of slower speed streets that support the use of zero -emission transportation modes, which includes walking, biking, and the usage of other micro-mobility devices like neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs). The intent of the LTN is to provide a viable means of travelling around the South Bay without using a full-sized car. The LTN overlaps substantially with the already-adopted South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (SBBMP) Class III/bicyclefriendly street network, which mainly consists of wayfinding signage and sharrows on slower neighborhood streets. The LTN does not propose any dedicated bicycle lanes or removal of existing car-oriented infrastructure. Rather, the LTN serves as a directional and wayfinding overlay signage program to help safely guide LTN users around neighborhoods, to/from destinations, and across higher speed streets.
At this time, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has provided the City a funding agreement for consideration of approval to reimburse expenses related to building out the LTN. Also included in this agenda item is the network of streets to be designated as part of the LTN, a web map link that shows the locations where signs and sharrows are proposed, and the associated attachments that constitute the proposed plans and specifications for the project. If approved, installation of the project’s wayfinding signs and street sharrows will be advertised for competitive bids. Project Plans and Specifications are available for review in the Plans and Specifications Review Area located behind the Engineering Services Division counter at City Hall.
BACKGROUND
The LTN was introduced at the September 6, 2022 City Council meeting with SBCCOG staff, where City staff was directed to further develop the network, pursue funding opportunities, and utilize California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) compliant signage where possible.
Since then, the City, in consultation with the SBCCOG, has received $1,272,700 in Measure M funds to build out its portion of the LTN.
In 2024, City staff worked with SBCCOG staff to refine the LTN network and signage program based on community feedback and current best practices. Modifications were made to the LTN to
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on community feedback and current best practices. Modifications were made to the LTN to straighten corridors, provide logical routing and coverage throughout the City, and add additional east -west connections that align with the already-adopted South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (SBBMP). The SBBMP proposed a variety of Class III Bicycle Routes and “Bike Friendly Streets” on slower speed neighborhood streets where dedicated bicycle lanes may not be necessary. This includes wayfinding signage, shared lane markings, intersection treatments, and signal detection improvements. The LTN proposes the same treatments, with the addition of designing for more modern micro-mobility devices that have become popular in Redondo Beach since the SBBMP was adopted in 2011. This includes e-bicycles, e-scooters, and NEVs. Therefore, the LTN and SBBMP Class III/bike friendly street routes are largely the same, although the LTN proposes additional corridors not covered by the SBBMP. Ultimately, the goals of LTN and SBBMP implementation are the same, to improve safety and viability of transportation modes that aren’t full-sized vehicles.
Modifications to the LTN were presented to each District’s Council Member, where feedback was received, and routes were adjusted. Future LTN routes can be added or modified easily. Afterwards, City staff proceeded with developing plans and specifications for the LTN. Because the project solely consists of sharrow, shared lane markings and wayfinding signage, the ArcGIS Field Maps desktop and mobile application was used to develop the project plans. This saved time and cost by utilizing a live web map and existing staff resources, rather than contracting out the preparation of traditional drafted plan sets. Locations of sharrows and wayfinding signs were developed in accordance with relevant local, State, and Federal laws, and each location was field-checked for accuracy and usefulness. Development of the LTN also drew from the SBCCOG’s LTN Playbook, a comprehensive guide for LTN implementation that contains sign specifications and placement standards.
The proposed locations for street sharrows considered other City projects that further SBBMP implementation and avoids the overuse of sharrows and green paint that could visually clutter City streets. Visual street clutter and ADA challenges were also factors in the placement of wayfinding signage. Wayfinding signage is proposed at regular intervals at prominent intersections, the contents of which show major institutional destinations around the Beach Cities. The use of graphics rather than words was prioritized when possible. Other LTN signs at key gateways include the limited use of LTN “Rolling Turtle” branding signs and City logo signs. As a compromise, the project also includes the usage of small dome-shaped “Rolling Turtle” signs that can be affixed to the top of exiting street name signs. These signs serve to guide LTN users along the route as an alternative to bigger LTN branding signs that can conflict with providing adequate sidewalk clearance.
The project is now ready for design approval by the City Council and authorization to advertise for competitive bidding. If approved, staff expects to return to Council with a contract award recommendation in May 2025. Construction is expected to require 90 days to complete.
COORDINATION
The development of Project Plans and Specifications was coordinated by the Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division. Design assistance and coordination was provided by the SBCCOG.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project’s estimated cost, including a 10% contingency, is $200,000. The project is funded through Measure M on a reimbursement basis. Unused funds will be available for other potential
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through Measure M on a reimbursement basis. Unused funds will be available for other potential projects in the South Bay subregion, subject to the discretion of the SBCCOG and the Metro Board.
Currently, the project has an appropriated amount of $78,320, however Metro issued the City a letter of no prejudice allowing the City to expend future fiscal year allocations up to $1,272,700. At the time of the construction contract award, Staff will present City Council with a budget modification to appropriate the additional Metro funding as needed.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Agmt - Measure M Funding Agreement Multi-Year Subregional Programs · Map - Proposed LTN Project: Redondo Beach, March 2024 · Letter - Metro Letter of No Prejudice for Expenditure of Local Funds