2035 General Plan Update Planning Commission Study Session on Draft Circulation Element February 2, 2016

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 1.Welcome and Introductions 2.Review of General Plan Update and Status 3.Overview of Changes from 1982 Circulation Element 4.Overview of Proposed Circulation Element 5.Questions, Discussion, and Public Comment 6.Wrap-up; Next Steps Agenda

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element November 2015 – February 2016: Planning Commission will review the Draft Elements in phases at study sessions – Parks, Recreation, & Open Space: November 17 – Conservation: December 1 – Land Use: January 5 – Circulation: Tonight – Safety & Noise + Land Use Review: February 16 Late Winter/Early Spring 2016: Public Review Draft General Plan will be released Where We Are in the Process

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Each Element consists of: – Text + Maps in the body of the Element – Goals : An ideal future end related to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community; a direction- setter for policies and actions. Policies : Specified ends or conditions that are an intermediate step towards attaining a goal; specific statements to guide decision-making. – Actions : Measures to implement policies. Draft General Plan Structure

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Introduction Existing Transportation System Complete Streets Strategies Vision and Proposed Improvements Goals, Policies, & Actions Structure of This Element

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Changes from 1982 General Plan Circulation Element Increased focus on safe multimodal transportation – Inclusive of all users (motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, seniors, goods movement, public transportation) Updated hierarchy for roadway facilities – Complete streets – Street typology allows for flexible and contextually appropriate design – Focus on who will be accommodated on the roadway instead of how much Optimize facilities rather than build to accommodate automobile traffic

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Existing Bicycle Facilities

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Existing Transit Facilities

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Existing Roadway Classifications

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element (paste map here) Proposed Complete Street Typologies

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 1.Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles within and through the community 2.Reduce dependence on the automobile for travel 3.Enhance connectivity between Belmont and the region and provide an efficient system for regional travel Policy Concepts: Coordinate land use and transportation planning Incorporate well-connected, safe, effective, accessible, and thoughtfully designed roadways with “Complete Street” concepts into the transportation network Circulation Goals – Mobility, Access, and Connectivity

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 4.Accommodate modes of transportation on routes that are designed within the context of the surrounding area Policy Concepts: Optimize facilities for safety and efficiency Thoughtful design; build facilities in useful locations, now and in the future Minimize visual impacts and maximize natural beauty Circulation Goals – Roadways

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 5.Promote, provide, and maintain a safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle system Policy Concepts: Promote active transportation and recreation Reduce dependence on automobiles Allow for safe, pleasant travel Connect local areas to key destinations and regional trails Provide facilities in accordance with Safe Routes to School Circulation Goals – Pedestrian and Bicycle Movement

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 6.Reduce vehicle miles travelled in Belmont 7.Increase transit use in a safe and cost-effective manner Policy Concepts: Identify additional park-and-ride locations TDM programs such as carpooling, private shuttles for large commercial developments within the City and regionally Work with transit agencies to improve service Improve bus stop facilities Support north-south mass transit Circulation Goals – Transit and Transportation Demand Management

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 8.Provide a balanced parking supply Policy Concepts: Resolve parking issues in Carlmont Village, Belmont Village PDA Support shared parking between businesses to limit driveway access points, which adversely affect pedestrian and bike facilities Parking supply should be adequate and balanced; does not adversely impact adjacent residential areas Circulation Goals – Parking

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 9.Limit truck and other heavy traffic to reasonably serve business and industry while minimizing impacts to residential streets Policy Concepts: Designate routes for use by heavy trucks for industrial and commercial shipping and deliveries Does not pertain to local deliveries Circulation Goals – Goods Movement

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element (paste map here) Designated Truck Routes

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element 10.Fund transportation improvement projects Policy Concepts: Update and maintain the CIP annually Pursue grant-funding opportunities when appropriate Circulation Goals – Finances and Funding

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Study Session on Draft Circulation Element Also… Belmont Village Specific Plan is underway! Next Community Workshop: Thursday, Feb 25, 2016 Wrap-Up and Next Steps: Tentative Schedule

2035 General Plan Update Planning Commission Study Session on Draft Circulation Element February 2, 2016