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CITY OF CARSONACTIVE TRANSPORTAION PLANPART I: PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLANPART II: MASTER PLAN OF BIKEWAYS

CARSONPEDESTRIANCITY OF CARSON701 E Carson StreetCarson, California 90745310.952.1761June, 2015MASTERPLAN

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThis Plan represents the combined vision and goals of the CommunityAdvisory Board that guided its development, as well as input from keystakeholders, community groups, and community members. Thank youto all for donating your time to this project.CITY OF CARSON HEALTHY EATINGACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) COMMUNITYADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSiv1Jim Dear, City of Carson2Louie Diaz, Planning Commission3Ray Aldridge, Carson Bicycle Coalition4Audrey Echnoz, Carson/Gardena YMCA5Kim Richards, Boys and Girls Club of Carson6Adam Duvendeck, StubHub Center7Katie Pandolfo, StubHub Center8Pilar Hoyos, Economic Development Commission9Chris Childers, Economic Development Commission10ACletis Reed III, Parks and Recreation CommissionBFrancisco Canche, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictCSweeney Mae Montinola, South Bay PavillionLori Carter, Resident and business ownerMade possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention through the Los Angeles County Department of PublicHealth.Louisa Franco, Department of Public HealthDr, Paul Chung, University of California, Los AngelesDr. Burt Cowgill, University of California, Los AngelesLauren Grabowski, University of California, Los AngelesJacinta Elijah, University of California, Los AngelesLindsey Thompson, University of California, Los AngelesRichard Garland, City of CarsonReata Kulcsar, City of CarsonScott Griffee, City of CarsonSaied Naaseh, City of CarsonCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

TABLE OFCONTENTS1INTRODUCTION.1-1A Vision of Active Transportation in Carson.1-2Planning Process Overview.1-2Goals.1-42PUBLIC OUTREACH.2-1Overview.2-2Public Workshops.2-2Outreach Results.2-2v13PLANNING CONTEXT.3-1Overview.3-2City of Carson General Plan.3-2City of Carson Municipal Code.3-4Specific Plans.3-6Mobility Plans of Neighboring Communities.3-6234567894GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS.4-1Goals, Policies, and Actions.4-210ABC5EXISTING CONDITIONS.5-1Existing .5-2Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision Data.5-2Public6Transit.5-4PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS.6-1Overview.6-2Pedestrian-scale Lighting.6-2Sidewalks.6-4Intersection Improvements.6-6UrbanCanopy.6-8Neighborhood Access.6-10CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

7PEDESTRIAN PROGRAMS.7-15 E’s.7-28FUNDING.8-1Overview.8-2State Funding 210Estimates.9-2DESIGN GUIDELINES.10-1Overview.10-23Pedestrian Ways.10-24Furnishings.10-65Lighting.10-136Green Infrastructure.10-177Signing.10-2289A10PUBLIC OUTREACH.A-1Outreach Results.A-2AStakeholder Interview and Focus Groups .A-5BCBPEDESTRIAN ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY INDEX.B-1Pedestrian Enviornmental Quality Index.B-2CLOCATION LIST.C-1Intersection Improvements.C-2CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

LIST OF FIGURESFIGURE 3.1City of Carson General Plan Bus Routes.3-5FIGURE 5.1City of Carson, Pedestrian Collisions, -11Tree-wells.6-9FIGURE 10.1Pedestrian-friendly Sidewalk Zone.10-2FIGURE 10.2Public Seating in Furniture Zone.10-4FIGURE 10.3Tree Grate.10-4FIGURE 10.4Parklets.10-5FIGURE 10.5Public Seating.10-6FIGURE 10.6Refused Receptacle.10-6FIGURE 10.7Bollards.10-7FIGURE 10.8Transit Shelter.10-8FIGURE 10.9Sidewalk Bike Parking.10-9FIGURE 10.10Off-street Bike Parking.10-9FIGURE 10.11Sidewalk Dining.10-11FIGURE 10.12Bike Share op)StreetLighting(Bottom).10-13FIGURE 10.14Light Fixture for Park Areas.10-14FIGURE10.15Pedstrian-Scale signedLightFixture.10-15Lighting.10-16FIGURE 10.18Catenary Lighting.10-16FIGURETree10.19Plantings.10-17FIGURE 10.20Small Tree in ormation.10-23CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLANvii12345678910ABC

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CHAPTER1INTRODUCTIONCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

A VISIONOF ACTIVETRANSPORTATIONIN CARSON“Active transportation” refers to non-motorized, human-poweredtransportation—primarily walking and bicycling—but may alsoinclude skateboarding, wheelchairs or any non-motorized means oftransportation. The City of Carson will support the community’s desire forimproved health, economic vitality, and quality of life by establishing acomplete, safe, and attractive bicycle, pedestrian and transit network thatwill be accessible to users of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Carsoncommunity members will choose to walk, bike, or ride public transit forroutine tasks as part of a healthier lifestyle.1-2Carson’s active transportation network will provide connectivity to1key destinations in Carson including all neighborhoods, schools, parks,2employment centers, and churches; government offices including Carson3City Hall, the Carson Civic Center; commercial shopping centers such4as SouthBay Pavilion Mall and the Boulevards at South Bay; regional5attractions including California State University Dominguez Hills, and the6StubHub Center; and surrounding cities and communities.78910ABPLANNINGPROCESSOVERVIEWCIn 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health awarded aHealthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grant to the UCLA/RAND PreventionResearch Center to partner with the City of Carson to develop an ActiveTransportation Plan. In May 2013, the Carson City Council passed aresolution (Council resolution: 13-054) authorizing work on an ActiveTransportation Plan and the creation of a community advisory group toguide the process. Work commenced in June 2013.The Active Transportation Plan is organized into two parts: The CarsonMaster Plan of Bikeways and the Carson Pedestrian Master Plan.The Carson Master Plan of Bikeways includes a proposed bicycle network,bicycle programs, design guidelines and an implementation plan.The Carson Pedestrian Master Plan includes proposed improvements toCarson’s streets and sidewalks, education and encouragement programs,design guidelines, and an implementation plan.The Pedestrian Master Plan is the result of a robust communityengagement process that relied on the model of community-basedparticipatory research (CBPR). CBPR is a partnership approach to researchthat involves equal input and involvement from a cross section ofcommunity participants including community members, organizationalCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

1-31234Members of the Carson community assist with the planning process at a community event.5representatives, and decision-makers in which all partners contribute6expertise and share decision-making and ownership. The goal of CBPR is to7increase knowledge and understanding and to integrate the knowledge8gained with interventions and policy and social change to improve the9health and quality of life of a community.10AA HEAL Community Advisory Board with key leaders and stakeholdersBwas assembled to guide the development of the Active TransportationCPlan process. The HEAL Project Team convened the advisory board on aquarterly basis to provide project updates and request input during theplanning process. The HEAL Project Manager and staff conducted one totwo hour interviews with community stakeholders, English and Spanishfocus groups, and distributed surveys to over 300 community membersto gather feedback. The HEAL Project Manager worked closely with twostudents groups, the Mayor’s Task Force and a Youth Community AdvisoryBoard to conduct walking assessments to expand their knowledge ofCarson’s pedestrian environment before they provided input in mappingexercises. Additionally, two public workshops were held, and HEAL staffattended three community events to gather public input on the plan. TheActive Transportation Plan is the result of this input.CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

GOALSThe purpose of the Active Transportation Plan is to make Carson’s visiona reality. Below is a list of measurable goals that will help support andachieve this vision.GOAL 1: CONNECTIVITYConnect neighborhoods, parks, shopping centers, schools, employmentcenters, bus stops, and regional destinations with a greater number andbroader range of pedestrian, bicycle and transit facility options.1-4GOAL 2: LIVABILITY123Design an active transportation network that is attractive and convenient.45GOAL 3: SAFETY67Improve safety for people walking and bicycling.89GOAL 4: HEALTH10ABImprove community health through increased opportunities for physicalCactivity and improved air quality.GOAL 5: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTIncrease the number of residents that patronize local businesses byimproving biking, walking, and transit accessibility at key commercialareas and business districts.CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

CHAPTER2PUBLICOUTREACHCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

OVERVIEWIn order to understand the active transportation needs of the Carsoncommunity, the project team conducted a comprehensive communityengagement effort that included convening an advisory board of keycommunity leaders on a quarterly basis, monthly meetings with the Mayor’s student task force, seven one-hour stakeholder interviews, five twohour focus groups, outreach at community events and a questionnaire.The engagement activities took place from August 2013 to May 2014. Approximately 500 people participated.2-2123PUBLICWORKSHOPS4Two community workshops were held in Carson. The public was notifiedvia flyers distributed in parks and schools, Facebook postings and cableadvertisement.Workshop 156The first public workshop was held March 5, 2014 at Veterans Sports Com-7plex. It was held in conjunction with the 5,000 lb Weight Loss Challenge8Culmination Event to highlight the health focus of the active transporta-9tion Plan. Project team members, student volunteers and Councilmem-10ber attended. Despite heavy rain, approximately 25 community membersAparticipated.BCWorkshop 2The second public workshop was held on May 3, 2014 at the Carson Community Center. The Second Annual Tour de Carson was held in conjunction with this workshop to attract more participants interested in activetransportation and health. Project team members, student volunteersand Councilmembers attended. Approximately 100 people participated.Project team staff and volunteers also attended community events suchas, Red Ribbon Week, Tri-Carson, and the SouthBay Pavilion Health Fair, toinform the public about the plan and solicit feedback.OUTREACHRESULTSCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLANParticipants were asked to comment on their general travel behaviorsand thoughts on the pedestrian and bicycling environment.

Identification and Key Issues1. Pedestrian: The community provided mixed results about the pedestrian experience. Areas in the City that were identified as “good” to walkin were around certain parks, including Veterans Park, around South BayPavilion, and along streets that had greenery, shops, and less traffic. Areas that were identified as “bad” to walk in were areas that were dimly litor lacked lighting, streets with cracked or narrow sidewalks, and streetswithout curb ramps. The community also cited concerns about safetyfrom vehicles and crime during the day and night.2. Bike: Safety was the main biking concern for the community. Participants stated that lack of bike lanes discourages them from biking in theCity because of safety issues dealing with motor vehicles. Areas that participants wanted lanes were on major streets, such as Carson Street andDel Amo Boulevard, because they are wide enough to accommodatebicyclists and motor vehicles. Participants were also concerned aboutsafety from bike thefts and agreed that having more bike racks would bebeneficial. Areas for suggested bike racks were around malls and grocerystores. Some stated the lack of a bike culture also discouraged them frombiking more, and that more bicyclists on the road would provide encouragement.2-312345678910AB3. Public Transit: The community identified inconsistency and infrequencyof buses as the main reasons why they are not using public transit. Participants stated the lack of frequent buses made public transit inconvenient because too much time was spent traveling to and from destinations, such as the mall, work, grocery stores, and schools. Safety whilewaiting for the bus and while on the bus was also a concern. Participantsidentified the hours of operations for buses as an issue because some buslines end their routes too early. Participants agreed that more knowledgeabout bus routes, schedules and an easier system to navigate the busroutes would encourage them to use public transit more.4. Programming: Participants stated that there is a lack of awareness pertaining to public events and workshops. Better awareness is needed toeducate the public about walking, biking and public transit opportunitiesin Carson.CHAPTER 2 PUBLIC OUTREACHC

Community Priorities1. Safety: Safety from vehicles, crime, and harassment is a major priority.The City should enact infrastructure and non-infrastructure programming to increase community safety. Infrastructure should include lighting, fixing sidewalks, widening sidewalks around schools, and adding bikelanes. Non-infrastructure should include crossing guards around schoolareas, more police surveillance of areas, such as the pedestrian bridge onFigueroa Street, and safety workshops. People of all ages should feel safeto walk, bike, and take public transportation in City of Carson.2-412. Access and Destinations: City of Carson should increase access to des-2tinations in order to increase active transportation. Lack of destinations3nearby discourages people from walking and biking because it is incon-4venient and takes more time than traveling by car. Providing more desti-5nations, such as restaurants and shops, would encourage people to walk6more in their neighborhoods and around their work locations. Strategies7that make places, such as City Hall, schools, and employment areas, more8accessible can promote active transportation to these destinations.9103. Increased Awareness: Increasing community awareness of programs,Aevents, and workshops is a key strategy to promote active transportation.BWider audiences can be met through advertisements in newspapers suchCas the Daily Breeze and through the city website. Frequent sightings ofcampaigns, posters, and flyers that promote walking and biking as a safe,fun, and healthy activity can encourage families to participate in activetransportation. Program and infrastructure that promote safety, such asbicycle safety workshops or signs alerting drivers to share the road, canalso increase awareness.4. Wellness: Incorporating wellness into daily lives can promote a healthiercity. Educating the community, especially the youth, about the benefitsof active transportation can help create long-term healthy habits. Also increased active transportation can help alleviate air quality problems andasthma concerns.CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

Suggested Improvements1. Lighting: Pedestrian lighting around schools, parks, malls, bus stops,and along residential streets can increase feelings of safety and encourage more walking and biking.2. Landscaping: More landscaping along streets can promote walking.Plants, shade, and greenery gives people something to look at while walking along major streets. Exteriors of buildings and outdoor landscapingshould be maintained to increase walking and help businesses.3. Monitoring: Visibility encourages people to walk because they feel safer. More police surveillance around parks and the pedestrian bridge onFigueroa Street can promote walking. Activities that bring people to theparks at night, such as sports leagues, can also increase the sense of community safety and encourage more walking and biking.4. Bicycle Lanes: Bicycle lanes around malls, schools, event venues, andbig streets will encourage more biking because people will feel safer. Increased bicyclists on the streets can promote a bike culture in City of Carson.2-512345678910A5. Incentives: Giveaways and contests can encourage active transportation. Giveaways can include pedometers or bicycle helmets. Carpoolingand public transportation incentives can also help.CHAPTER 2 PUBLIC OUTREACHBC

CHAPTER3PLANNINGCONTEXTCARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

OVERVIEWAll approved planning documents must be consistent with existing City,regional and state plans, policies and regulations. The following sectionsummarizes relevant documents.CITY OFCARSONGENERAL PLANLAND USE ELEMENTThe General Plan Land Use Element plays a central role in correlating allland use issues into a set of coherent development policies. One of thecurrent issues that the land use element addresses is trying to develop abalance of a mixture of facilities in order to meet the needs of the citizens3-2of Carson. The land use plan needs to provide for “Livable Communities”1that integrate a development theme, landscaping and buffering, quality2design, environmental protection, easy access to public transportation,3pedestrian access, and neighborhood safety.45TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT67The General Plan Transportation Element addresses the existing8and projected future circulation conditions in the City.9It looksat transportation through a multi-modal lens, addressing private10automobiles, inter-city and intra-city transit, trucks, bicycles, andApedestrians. Additionally, it provides overviews of street classifications,Blevel of service, bicycle routes, transit facilities, and circulation forecastsCfor the City of Carson.CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

Carson Circuit andNorth/SouthShuttle Routes and SheltersALOND RA BLVDRalphBuncheSchoolBROAD WAYHRouteWalnutStr.ParkCENTRAL AVEFIGUEROA STHemingwayParkAmblerAvenueSchoolBus Stops(!Carson Circuit Bus StopsBus RoutesStevensonParkRoute AAVALON BLVDRoute ERoute BRoute DRoute ENorth/South ute ACurtissMiddleSchool2Route H3North South ShuttleAndersonParkDelAmoParkCivic Buildings4Parks5Schools6MillsPark7DEL AMO BLVDEEFRAYWDel AmoDolphin ElementaryPark SchoolRoute CRoute BBonitaStreetSchoolABDominguezParkPe rry S tMi ni P ute FPost OfficeSheriff's StationCommunityCenterCARSON STCity HallCarson Park9RouRoutte DeG5Route F8SANTA FEAVEBCDFGRoute ERoute DRoute GRouteRouteRouteRouteRoute40Route FRoute GRoute EMAIN STRoute HRoute ERoute AWIL MINGTON AVERoute ARoute ENorth/South Shuttle1Route FLeapwoodAvenueSchoolVictoria Golf Course3-3Route ECalifornia State UniversityDominguez HillsTowneAvenueElementarySchoolVictoria ParkRoute CVICTORIASTRoute ACRoute DRoute DRoute GCarnegieMiddleSchoolFriendshipParkRoute GCalasParkWhiteMiddleSchoolCarriageCrestParkMAIN STEAVGTONNorth/South ShuttleMEDA STAL AScottParkCatskillAvenueSchoolRoute FWIL MINRoute B232ndPlaceSchool223RD rningCommunityAVALON BLVDRouteVeteransParkNorth/South ShuttleFIGUER OA STRoute B405 FREEWAYSEPULVEDA BLVD:LOMITA GURE 3.1 CITY OF CARSON GENERAL PLAN BUS ROUTESCHAPTER 3 PLANNING CONTEXT

SAFETY ELEMENTThe General Plan Safety Element is used to identify and understandpotential hazards confronting the City of Carson. It includes policies thataddress pedestrian safety in communities.OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION ELEMENTThe General Plan Open Space/Conservation Element provides policiesthat promote environmental awareness and practices to protect keynatural features and resources. Due to scarcity of resources, the economic3-41health and quality of life of Carson residents are of key importance.2345AIR QUALITY ELEMENT67The General Plan Air Quality Element is intended to protect the public’s8health and welfare by implementing measures that allow the South Coast9Air Basin to attain Federal and State air quality standards, which will move10the City towards a sustainable level of air quality. Air quality conditionsAin Carson are influenced by many factors, including the topography,Bclimate, and numeral types of pollution producers. Stricter enforcementCof emission reduction rules, educating the public on pollution controlmeasures, and promoting the use of alternate fuel vehicles will assist inthe improvement of air quality in the region.CARSON PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

TABLE 3.1 CITY OF CARSON GENERALPLAN ELEMENTS GOALS AND POLICYAND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURESCITY OF CARSONGOALSGENERAL PLANPOLICY ANDIMPLEMENTATIONMEASURESELEMENTS3-51LAND 310ASAFETYSAF-6SAF-6.8BCOPEN SPACE/CONSERVATIONOSC-3OSC-3.4AIR QUALITYAQ-2AQ-2.5AQ-2.6AQ-3AQ-3.1AQ-3.2CITY OFCARSONMUNICIPALCODEThe City of Carson Municipal Code provides development standards forthe city. Included in the code are requirements for the following: Crosswalks: Crosswalks are maintained by the Public WorksDepartment and are placed where there is a particular need toguide pedestrians in crossing the roadway. Businesses: Establishments, in which the public is invited, locatedon the ground floor are not to obstruct the visibility of entranceswith any screen, partition, or barrier. Vendors, such as mobile foodtruck vendors, shall not encroach onto a public sidewalk and mustCHAPTER 3 PLANNING CONTEXT

provide waste receptacles in the vicinity of the business. Public right-of-way: Litter, debris, and/or rubbish must be kept outof sight in the public-right-of-way, including, but not limited to:wrecked motor vehicles or equipment, trash, abandoned/brokenmachinery. Structures that are visible from the public-right-of-waymust be properly maintained, such as removal of weeds and graffiti,and repairing of broken porches and windows, as to not depreciateaesthetic value. Sidewalks: Sidewalks are to remain clear of items that unreasonablyinterfere with or impede the flow of pedestrian traffic. This includes:news racks, landscaping, trash, and residential waste receptacles.3-61Concrete sidewalks shall not be less than five (5) feet wide for2residential developments along all frontages where residential3lots are adjacent to street right-of-way. Wheelchair ramps shall4be provided at every new corner where curbs and gutter are to5be. Furthermore, the Advisory Agency has the right to waive the6construction of sidewalks if they will not benefit the area.7 Trip Reduction Measures: Nonresidential development of fifty8thousand (50,000) square feet or more shall provide bike racks9and other secure bicycle parking, safe and convenient loading10zones for vanpool and carpool riders, designated pathways forAexternal pedestrian and bicyclist circulation to and from theBsite, and convenient access to nearby transit station/stops whereCappropriate. Zoning: Special requirements for commercial and mixed-use zonesprovide landscaping, circulation, signage, and pedestrian-lightingprotocols.Also included in the code are Design Guidelines and SustainableStandards. The guidelines are intended to

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