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S°'~° s COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL Ov
FROM: GREG CARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARA COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SANTA CLARA
COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN AS A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY
DOCUMENT GUIDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL BIKEWAY
SYSTEMS.
B. AUTHORIZE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FOR PROJECTS IN
THE COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN IN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan as a
comprehensive policy document guiding the development of local bikeway system.
2. Authorize application of grant funds for projects in the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle
Plan in the Town of Los Gatos.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2008, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
adopted the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan (CBP). The complete Santa Clara Countywide
Bicycle Plan dated August 2008 is available for review on the VTA website as well as in the
Town Clerk's Office. The CBP functions as a regional framework for local plans, and identifies
possibilities to collaborate with the local bicycle plans. The CBP guides the development of
major bicycling facilities by identifying projects of countywide or intercity significance,
including potential projects in the Town of Los Gatos. Projects included in the CBP are better
positioned to receive state or outside funding sources.
Certain funding opportunities require that a local bicycle transportation plan be prepared wlrich
satisfies certain criteria and is approved by the Town Council. One example of funding
availability with such requirements is the State's Bicycle~Transportation Account (BTA).
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PREPARED BY: TODD CAPURSO
Director of Parks and Public
Reviewed by: ~~_.Assistant Town Manager
Clerk Administrator
Attorney
Community Development
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARA COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN
BACKGROUND (confd):
To be eligible for BTA funds, the Town must prepare and adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan
(BTP) in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2. An alternative to
adopting a BTP is to adopt the CBP in order to meet the submittal requirements for BTA funds.
DISCUSSION:
There are a number of bicycle corridors with countywide or intercity significance within the
Town of Los Gatos which are identified in the CBP:.
• Winchester Boulevard from north Town limits to Blossom Hill Road.
• Blossom Hill Road from Winchester Boulevard (North Santa Cruz Avenue) to Vasona
Park/Los Gatos Creek Trail.
• Pollard Road from Quito Road to Knowles Drive.
• Knowles Drive from Pollard Road to Dell Avenue (continuing on to Los Gatos Creek
Trail via Dell Avenue).
• Bascom Avenue/Los Gatos Boulevard from Mozart Avenue to Samaritan Drive.
• Samaritan Drive from Bascom Avenue/Los Gatos Boulevard to National Avenue.
• National Avenue from Samaritan Drive to Los Gatos Almaden Road.
• Los Gatos Almaden Road from National Avenue to Harwood Road.
• Hartivood Road from Los Gatos Almaden Road to Blossom Hill Road.
• Blossom Hill Road from Harwood Road to east Town limits.
• Los Gatos Saratoga Road (SR 9) from west Town limits to Los Gatos Boulevard.
Additionally, there are a number of across barrier comiections (such as freeways and creeks)
within the Town of Las Gatos listed in the CBP in the Town of Los Gatos:
• SR 85 at Oka Road.
• SR 85 between Pollard Road and Winchester Boulevard.
• SR 17 (Los Gatos Creek Trail) between Lark Avenue and Blossom Hill Road.
Lastly, two Capital Improvement Projects for the Town of Los Gatos are included in the CBP:
Highway 9 to Los Gatos Creek Trail Comlector - Construct a pedestrian and bicycle trail
connecting the sidewalk and bicycle lanes on Highway 9 to the creek trail. This project
would provide pedeshians and bicyclists a convenient access to the Los Gatos Creek
Trail from Highway 9. It would encourage and promote walking and bicycling and
compliment the recent completion of bicycle lanes on Highway 9.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARA COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN
DISCUSSION (confd):
• Blossom Hill Road Sidewalk and Bicycle Lane Project -Construct sidewalk and bicycle
lanes on Blossom Hill Road from the Blossom Hill School east toward Camino Del
Cerro. This project would provide a safe walking and bicycling opportunity for students
coming from east on Blossom Hill Road and also provide a connection to the residential
neighbourhoods east of Camino Del Cerro.
The projects contained in the CBP are consistent with the Town's trail and bikeway plans. Staff
intends to apply for grant funds for construction of the identified bicycle projects. The adoption
of the CBP will be of benefit to the Town for the application process.
The Transportation and Parking Commission's Bicycle Sub-Committee of the Transportation
and Parking Commission convened on July 28, 2010 to review the CBP. The Sub-Committee
voted unanimously to recommend the adoption of the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan by
the Town Council.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the Town Council adapt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Santa
Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan as a comprehensive policy document guiding the development of
local bikeway systems and authorize application of grant funds for projects in the CBP in the
Town of Los Gatos.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Council approval of the attached resolution is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further
action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal impacts as a result of approval of the CBP. The adoption of this
Resolution will allow the Town to apply for grants. If the Town is successful in securing grants,
funding details of the project funding will be incorporated in the Town's Capital hnprovement
program for approval by the Town Council.
Attaclunents:
Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan as a
comprehensive policy document guiding the development of local bikeway systems and
authorize application of grant funds for projects in the Countywide Bicycle Plan in the Town of
Los Gatos.
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN (ADOPTED
AUGUST 2008) AS A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY DOCUMENT GUIDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL BIKEWAY SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE APPLICATION
OF GRANT FUNDS FOR PROJECTS IN THE COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PLAN
WITHIN THE TOWN OF LO5 GATOS
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos desires to submit an application for grant funds for
bicycle facility projects; and
WHEREAS, the projects in the Countywide Bicycle Plan within the Town of Los Gatos
are consistent with the Town's trail and bicycle plan; and
WHEREAS, the projects in the Countywide Bicycle Plan are better positioned for state
or outside funding sources; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Council to adopt a resolution approving the Santa
Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan as a comprehensive policy document guiding the development of
local bikeway systems prior to submitting an application for grant funds for projects in the
Countywide Bicycle Plan within the Town of Los Gatos.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos hereby approves the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan (adopted August 2008) as a
comprehensive policy document guiding the development of local bikeway systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to apply for grant funds for projects in the Countywide Bicycle Plan within the Town of
Los Gatos.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos held on the 4`h day of October, 2010, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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