HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIRCULATION ELEMENT OCT. 1988 I II�IIII IIII III IIVI NIIIII IIIII VIIII IIII III IIh
CIRCULATION ELEMENT_7988
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
� PO
o �
LIFQR
October 1988
Adopted by the Newport Beach City Council
October 24, 1988
Resolution No. 88-101
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page i
Purpose and Scope Page 1
Analysis Page 2
ExistingConditions............................................................................Page 2
FutureConditions..............................................................................Page 3
Master Plan of Streets and Highways ...............................................Page 4
Objectives, Policies and Implementation Page 7
Policy No. 1: Construction of Facilities' Improvements.....................Page 7
Policy No. 2: Intersection Improvements....................................... Page 16
Policy No. 3: Measures to Reduce Peak-Hour Traffic................... Page 19
Policy No. 4: Fund Costs of Major Roadway Facility &
Intersection Improvements....................................... Page 20
Policy No. 5: Identify & Implement Measures................................ Page 22
Bikeways Page 26
Intent .............................................................................................. Page 26
LocalNeeds ................................................................................... Page 26
RegionalNeeds.............................................................................. Page 26
Classification of Bikeways.............................................................. Page 27
Objective, Policies and Programs................................................... Page 28
Citizens' Advisory Committee on Bikeways.................................... Page 30
Master Plan of Bikeways Map ........................................................ Page 31
Tables
Table I: Existing Land Use & Trip Generation Summary................. Page 3
Table II: Projected Land Use &Trip Generation Summary............. Page 4
Table III: Roadway Classifications & Criteria................................... Page 5
Table IV: 2010 ICU Summary.......................................................... Page 8
Table V: Roadway Costs & Funding.............................................. Page 24
Other
Appendix A (Approved General Plan Amendments) ...................... Page 31
Map, Master Plan of Streets & Highways....................................... Page 32
INTRODUCTION
The Circulation Element was first adopted in 1974. In subsequent years the ability
of the proposed circulation system to accommodate ever increasing levels of
regional traffic was evaluated in conjunction with major projects, but no
comprehensive revisions to the Circulation Element were undertaken.
In February 1987, the City embarked upon an ambitious program to revise and
update the City's General Plan, with specific emphasis on the Land Use and
Circulation Elements. The focus of this program was a desire to develop a
circulation system that could accommodate vehicular traffic generated by land use
within and without the City at acceptable levels of service.
The process of updating the Circulation Element began with the acquisition of
current data as to existing traffic volumes and service levels. This information was
evaluated in light of known community goals and objectives that were developed
during years of discussion and debate.
The transportation planning firm of Austin-Foust Associates was retained to
develop forecasts of traffic volumes and systems sized to accommodate the
demand. In addition, this consultant was asked to develop a traffic model, a
computer program that would allow constant review and reassessment of the
adequacy of the circulation system.
Public input into the process consisted of more than 25 "Outreach Meetings," five
public hearings before the Planning Commission and three public hearings before
the City Council, all as more fully discussed in the Land Use Element. The result
is a Circulation Element that is closely correlated with the Land Use Element and
represents the best possible balance between roadway size and traffic service
levels.
The portion of the Circulation Element relating to bikeways is based on input
provided by the Newport Beach Citizens'Advisory Committee on Bikeways.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page i
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is intended that this Element satisfy the State requirement that local General
Plans contain a Circulation Element.
Section 65302(b) of the Government Code states in part that local General Plans
shall include:
"...a circulation element consisting of the general location and extent
of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes,
terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated
with the land use element of the plan."
The term 'correlation" has been construed by the courts to require the Circulation
Element, including its major thoroughfares, to be closely, systematically and
reciprocally related to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The correlation
requirement is designed to insure the Circulation Element will set forth standards
and proposals for addressing the demands on roads and transportation facilities
resulting from traffic generated by the growth authorized, and anticipated in the
Land Use Element.
The issues that are addressed in this Circulation Element are major roadways and
transportation routes; roadway and intersection improvements; estimated costs
and funding allocations; and bikeways.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 1
ANALYSIS
This section briefly discusses the source of the data and the method of analysis
used in the traffic study prepared by Austin-Foust and Associates (General Plan
Traffic Study). The General Plan Traffic Study (attached as an appendix)
explains, in detail, the method of analysis by which intersection service levels were
forecast for the year 2010 (buildout).
Future traffic service levels are forecast in terms of intersection capacity utilization
(ICU). ICU analysis is the most widely accepted method of predicting the extent of
traffic congestion at any given intersection in the future. Intersections are a major
constraint in any circulation system and are thus the focus of analysis. The "ICU"
of an intersection is based on the number of vehicles using all legs of the
intersection, the manner in which the vehicles use the intersection (left turns, right
turns, etc.) and the capacity of each lane of the intersection.,
The General Plan Traffic Study has forecast ICU's for 8 groups of intersections.
This method of analysis is a more accurate method of forecasting ICU's and
significantly reduces the statistical error inherent in computer modeling. Research
has determined that the service level (ICU's) of intersections located along a linear
traffic corridor or on alternate routes serving traffic moving in the same direction,
tend to equalize. Drivers respond to road congestion better than computers. The
average "ICU's" in the General Plan Traffic Study represent the most accurate
method of forecasting future traffic service levels.
Existing Conditions
The land use inventory, and traffic volumes generated by development on the
ground in late 1987, serve as the basis for the following summary of existing
conditions within the City of Newport Beach, its sphere of influence, and portions
of the Cities of Costa Mesa and Irvine that contribute traffic to the City of Newport
Beach circulation system.
In 1985, the City of Newport Beach commissioned a study of lane capacity. The study
revealed that, during a typical peak hour, approximately 1,850 vehicles per lane traveled
through major intersections for each hour of green time. The ICU's in the General Plan
Traffic Study are based upon lane capacity assumptions of 1,600 vehicles per lane per hour
of green with no yellow time factor.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 2
Table I
Existing Land Use and Trip Generation Summary (1987)
AM PK HR PM PK HR TOTAL
LAND USE UNITS TOTAL TOTAL ADT
Newport Beach
Residential
Res-Low(SFD) 16,997 du 15,297 18,697 186,967
Res•Med(SFA) 9,945 du 7,956 9,945 85,527
Apartment 5,396 du 3,238 3,777 35,074
Park Newport 1,306 du 522 653 6,269
Other Residential 1,064 du 618 715 6,184
Motel/Hotel 2,637 rm 2,331 2,088 27,604
Commercial 3,089,300 sf 2,115 7,889 121,418
Restaurant 692,200 sf 895 3,727 50,308
Office 10,897,800 sf 22,887 25,842 166,547
Industrial/R&D 2,554,900 sf 2,708 3,270 19,668
Other - 1,529 2,802 31,975
SUBTOTAL 60,096 79,405 737,541
Other Areas 63,659 81,935 759,498
TOTAL 123,755 161,340 1,497,039
This inventory of land uses and vehicle trips provides the basis for the trip
generation rates used in the General Plan Traffic Study. For example, the
inventory disclosed that commercial land use, on average, generates
approximately 40 trips per 1,000 square feet of building area. These rates were
used to determine traffic volumes generated by future development.
Future Conditions -Year 2010
The Land Use Element of the General Plan describes in detail the types and
amount of growth anticipated upon buildout of the City in the year 2010. Trip
generation rates derived from the inventory described above were multiplied by
the additional growth permitted in each major land use category to determine the
additional trips that could result from the growth authorized in the Land Use
Element. These additional trips were added to existing volumes to determine
ultimate traffic levels on buildout.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 3
The following chart summarizes the major land use categories, the total amount of
development anticipated at buildout in the year 2010, the AM and PM peak hour
traffic volumes, overall daily traffic volumes at buildout.
Table II
Projected Land Use and Trip Generation Summary(2010)
LAND USE AM PK HR PM PK HR TOTAL ADT
Newport Beach UNITS TOTAL TOTAL ADT INCREASE
Residential
Res-Low(SFD) 15,635 du 13,982 17,089 170,885 (16,082)
Res-Med(SFA) 15,668 du 12,534 15,668 134,745 49,218
Apartment 7,512 du 4,507 5,258 48,828 13,754
Park Newport 1,306 du 522 653 6,269 -0-
Other Residential 749 du 409 464 4,094 (2,090)
Motel/Hotel 3,472 rm 3,085 2,758 36,377 8,773
Commercial 5,709,300 sf 4,582 16,374 241,597 120,179
Restaurant 1,270,800 sf 2,120 7,072 97,014 46,706
Office 16,154,400 sf 33,197 38,828 263,547 97,000
Industrial/R&D 2,584,400 sf 2,790 3,458 22,156 2,48E
Other --- 3,815 4,993 57,264 25,289
SUBTOTAL 81,544 112,616 1,082,776 345,235
Other Areas 109,913 139,872 1,267,245 507,747
TOTAL 191,457 252,488 2,350,021 852,982
In comparing the traffic generated in 1987 with that anticipated in the year 2010, it
can be seen that approximately 852,984 (345,235 from within the current City
boundaries) new vehicle trips will be added to the system daily. In order to
accommodate these additional trips revisions to the City's Master Plan of Streets
and Highways are necessary.
Master Plan of Streets and Highways
Incorporated within this Element is a map entitled "Newport Beach Circulation
Element - Master Plan of Streets and Highways" which satisfies the state
requirement that the Circulation Element contain a map or diagram of the existing
and proposed circulation system.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 4
The City of Newport Beach participates in the Orange County Arterial Highway
Financing Program, in which the County assumes up to 50% of the cost of major
roads shown on the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways. To
participate in this program, each City must have a Master Plan of Highways that is
mutually satisfactory and in conformance with the plans of the County and all
adjacent cities. The City of Newport Beach Master Plan of Streets and Highways
satisfies this requirement.
The road classifications used by the City of Newport Beach are the same as used
by the County of Orange for its Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The following
represents the roadway categories and the criteria applicable to each:
Table III
Roadway Classifications and Criteria
ROAD R.of W. WIDTH CURB #OF MEDIAN APPROX.
Classif. -Feet -Curb Ft. LANES Width-Ft. Capacity
ADT*
8 Lane
Divided 158 Variable 8 14-18 60-68,000
Major
Augmented Variable Variable 6-8 Variable 52-58,000
Major 128-134 106-114 6 14-18 45-51,000
Primary
Augmented Variable Variable 4-6 Variable 35-40,000
Primary 104-108 84 4 16-20 30-34,000
Secondary 84 64 4 0 20-23,000
Commuter 60-70 40-50 2 0 7-10,000
*(ADT)Average Daily Traffic
Couplets:
Secondary couplet - 2 lanes for each leg
Primary couplet - 3 lanes for each leg
Major couplet - 4 lanes for each leg
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 5
When projected traffic volumes exceed 10,000 VPD, four lane roadways should
be considered.
Augmented Major and Primary arterial classifications are intended to indicate
roadways which will carry traffic that is at the capacity level for the classification.
The standard section will need to be augmented with additional through and/or
turning lanes in some locations along the roadway. This may be accomplished by
adding right-of-way or by reducing the widths of sidewalk areas, medians, travel
lanes and emergency shoulder lanes.
A Commuter Roadway is a two lane collector street that connects to an arterial
highway and/or provides a link between two arterials. At intersections a
Commuter Roadway may have additional width to provide for turning lanes.
[GPA 89-2 (J)]
At signalized street intersections, heavy turning movements may require the
addition of extra turning lanes in excess of classification widths shown.
"Routes That Require Further Coordination" are roadways on the Master Plan of
Street and Highways where precise alignments, configuration and construction
phasing are subject to further study and additional discretionary action.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 6
OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION �--
OBJECTIVE
The basic objective is the construction of public transportation facilities which, in
conjunction with programs to reduce peak hour traffic, will accommodate vehicular
traffic generated by land use within the City of Newport Beach at acceptable levels
of service; to reduce, to the extent possible, the impact of summer visitor and
tourist travel along Balboa Peninsula, on Balboa Island, and West Newport, and
provide a safe, convenient and enjoyable system of bikeways that meet the needs
of all cyclists.
POLICIES
The policies and implementation measures described below are intended to
accomplish the basic objective of this Element. These policies and measures are
not to be considered exclusive efforts the City will undertake to solve
transportation problems as they arise, but do constitute the basis for both further
analysis and new solutions.
Policy Number 1
Construction of facilities' improvements resulting in a roadway system that
is sized and located to accommodate all vehicular traffic generated by
existing development and anticipated growth, as well as some regional
traffic, at service levels as close to Level of Service D as possible.
DISCUSSION
The General Plan Traffic Study has identified numerous facilities' improve-
ments necessary to accommodate traffic generated by the additional
growth authorized in the Land Use Element, as well as some regional
traffic. These improvements will, in the vast majority of cases, result in
intersections functioning at "Level of Service D" or better. Those
intersections which are forecast to exceed LOS-D in the year 2010 do so, in
large measure, because of regional traffic (See Table IV).
The intersections which are predicted to function above LOS-D, with few
exceptions, are all located in proximity to John Wayne Airport (JWA). The
relatively high levels of traffic in this area are a direct result of increased
operations at JWA and development outside of Newport Beach. The
Master Plan of Streets and Highways described in this Element represents
a conscious decision to accept levels of service in the airport area that have
been forecast by and focus efforts to improve service levels on those
portions of our system less affected by regional traffic.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 7
Table IV - 2010 ICU Summary
Newport Beach Other Total
Intersection AM PM AM PM AM PM
1. PLACENTIA&SUPERIOR .53 .62 -0- -0- .53 .62
2. SUPERIOR&PCH .81 .73 .08 .15 .89 .88
3. NEWPORT&HOSPITAL .84 .95 .02 .01 .86 .96
4. SB NEWPORT RAMP&NEWPORT .42 .72 -0- -0- .42 .72
5. NEWPORT&VIALIDO .65 .77 -0• -0- .65 .77
6. NEWPORT&32ND .52 .70 -0- -0- .52 .70
7. RIVERSIDE&PCH .71 .68 .08 .11 .68 .79
8. TUSTIN&PCH .68 .76 .08 .11 .76 .87
9. MacARTHUR &CAMPUS .34 .55 .32 .72 .66 1.27
10. MacARTHUR&BIRCH .52 .49 .31 .28 .83 .77
11. VON KARMAN&CAMPUS .31 .51 .47 .42 .78 .93
12. MacARTHUR&VON KARMAN .57 .78 .13 .17 .70 .95
13. JAMBOREE&CAMPUS .32 .63 .70 .60 1.02 1.23
14. JAMBOREE&BIRCH .38 .46 .40 .33 .78 .79
16. CAMPUS&BRISTOL .51 .60 .35 .63 .86 1.23
16. BIRCH&BRISTOL N. .43 .58 .24 .34 .67 .92
17. CAMPUS&BRISTOL S. .83 A2 .46 .47 1.29 .88
18. BIRCH&BRISTOL S. .61 .38 .28 .32 .89 .70
19. IRVINE&MESA .60 .54 .36 .42 .96 .96
20. IRVINE&UNIVERSITY .77 .57 .39 .43 1.16 1.00
21. IRVINE&SANTIAGO/22ND .55 .43 .06 .05 .61 .48
22. IRVINE&HIGHLAND/20TH .40 .43 .05 .04 .45 A7
23. IRVINE&DOVER/19TH .58 .58 .05 .04 .62 .62
24. IRVINE&WESTCLIFF/17TH .50 .62 .02 .05 .52 .67
25. DOVER&WESTCLIFF .38 .38 .02 .03 .40 .41
26. DOVER&16TH .55 .44 .02 .03 .57 .47
27. DOVER/BAYSHORE&PCH .78 .59 .07 .12 .85 .71
28. BAYSIDE&PCH .81 .70 .07 .15 .88 .85
29. MacARTHUR&JAMBOREE .67 .66 .43 .43 1.10 1.09
30. JAMBOREE&BRISTOL N. .37 .65 .08 .14 .45 .79
31. BAYVIEW&BRISTOL S. .41 .63 .13 .12 .54 .75
32. JAMBOREE&BRISTOL S. .58 .73 .15 .13 .73 .86
33. JAMBOREE&BAYVIEW .58 .68 .17 .10 .75 .78
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 6
Table IV (Cont.)
Newport Beach Other Total
Intersection AM PM AM PM AM PM
34. JAMBOREE&UNIVERSITY .88 .85 .15 .0. .93 .85
35. JAMBOREE&BISON .72 .89 .04 .03 .76 .92
36. MacARTHUR&BISON .68 .77 .12 .07 .80 .84
37. JAMBOREE&FORD .87 .88 .04 .02 .91 .90
38. MacARTHUR&FORD .71 .78 .14 .06 .85 .84
39. JAMBOREE&SAN JOAQUIN H. .67 .72 .04 .04 .71 .76
40. JAMBOREE&SANTA BARBARA .58 .68 .03 .03 .61 .71
41. JAMBOREE&PCH .78 .74 .10 .11 .88 .85
42. SANTA CRUZ&SAN JOAQUIN H. .21 .31 .0. .0- .21 .76
43. SANTA ROSA&SAN JOAQUIN H. .37 .76 .0- .0- .37 .31
44. MacARTHUR&SAN JOAQUIN H 60 .77 .09 .04 .69 .81
45. MacARTHUR&SAN MIGUEL .56 .86 .04 .06 .60 .92
46. NEWPORT CENTER&PCH .84 .38 .08 .16 .92 .54
47. AVOCADO&PCH .38 .77 .09 .16 .47 .93
48. MacARTHUR&PCH .38 .76 .10 .17 .48 .93
49. SAN MIGUEL&SAN JOAQUIN H. .41 .81 .03 .08 .44 .89
50. GOLDENROD&PCH .69 .62 .20 .23 .89 .85
51. MARGUERITE&SAN JOAQUIN H. .41 .63 .04 .05 .45 .68
52. MARGUERITE&PCH .60 .49 .21 .14 .81 .63
53. Poppy&PCH .51 .57 .22 .25 .73 .82
54. 15th&PCH .34 .46 .19 .11 .53 .67
55. Bluff&PCH .57 .68 .08 .14 .65 .82
56. SB NEWPORT RAMP&PCH .62 .70 .08 .11 .70 .81
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 9
IMPLEMENTATION
Construct the circulation system described on the map entitled "Newport
Beach Circulation Element-Master Plan of Streets and Highways" which is
attached as Exhibit 1. The following is a detailed description of each
circulation system improvement necessary to complete the system
described in the Master Plan, together with specific information as to the
location and alignment of the improvement if currently known.
Facility Improvements
1. Coast Highway from the Santa Ana River to Newport Boulevard. This
project involves the widening to six lanes of this section of Coast Highway.
The future 24-foot widening to provide for the six lanes will occur on the
59th Street to Newport Boulevard the widening will be on the northerly side.
Additional widening beyond the 24-foot minimum will be required at
intersections to provide turning lanes.
2. Coast Highway from Newport Boulevard to Dover Drive. The section of
Coast Highway through Mariners Mile carries both local and through traffic
and is currently operating at capacity. Widening of this section of Coast
Highway to six lanes and a center median with augmented intersections at
major cross streets such as Riverside Avenue will accommodate both the
local and regional traffic using this corridor.
There is also a considerable amount of bicycle traffic through the
intersection of Riverside Avenue and Coast Highway. The bicyclists are
generally travelling from Newport Heights to the beach; from Lido Isle and
the western areas of the peninsula to Newport Harbor High School or
Ensign School; or recreational cyclists travelling through the City either
towards Laguna Beach or Huntington Beach. The safety of these bicyclists
must be addressed in the final project designs.
A minimum right-of-way width of 112 feet is necessary to provide for the six
travel lanes and a center median. The additional 12 feet of width will be
provided on the northerly side of Coast Highway. 118 feet of width is
required in the vicinity of Riverside Avenue.
3. Coast Highway from Dover Drive to Jamboree Road. This section of Coast
Highway serves as the only east-west route for the southern part of the
City. To carry the forecast traffic demands, this section should be widened
to eight lanes from westerly of Dover Drive through Jamboree Road. This
will require either the widening of the bridge sidewalk areas or building a
separate bridge for the bike lanes.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 10
4. Coast Highway at Jamboree Road. In order to accommodate forecast
traffic demand at this intersection, a grade separation shall be considered
for construction in the future. The precise alignment, roadway width, and
design of the project have not been determined. Any grade separation
should not increase the grade at the intersection.
5. Newport Boulevard from 30th Street to 32nd Street. This section of
roadway shall be widened to six lanes.
6. Newport Boulevard from 32nd Street to Coast Highway. The widening of
Newport Boulevard to five lanes is currently a committed project, with
construction to commence in 1989. The roadway should be widened to six
lanes, with the construction of the widened bridge across the Newport
Channel. Most of the additional right-of-way necessary for the roadway
widening has been acquired.
7. Newport Boulevard at Coast Highway. This project involves the recon-
figuration and reconstruction of the existing ramps and bridge at the
intersection of Newport Boulevard and Coast Highway. No specific
geometrics are suggested other than a single structure for the interchange,
including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
8. Newport Boulevard from Coast Highway to Hospital Road. It is proposed
that this section of Newport Boulevard be widened to provide six lanes.
9. Jamboree Road from San Joaquin Hills Road to the Newporter Resort.
This project involves widening this section of Jamboree Road to six lanes.
Adequate right-of way exists to accomplish this improvement.
10. Jamboree Road from Bristol Street to Ford Road. This section of the
roadway shall be widened to eight lanes.
11. Bayview Way/from Jamboree Road to MacArthur Boulevard. This section
of roadway is the extension of Bayview Way in the J.M. Peters project from
Jamboree Road to MacArthur Boulevard. This section should be
constructed to a width of four lanes in conjunction with the development of
adjacent sites. This roadway, which has been designated as University
Drive North, shall be officially designated as Bayview Way.
12 & 13.
MacArthur Boulevard from Coast Highway to San Joaquin Hills Road. The
following shall pertain to MacArthur Boulevard from Coast Highway to San
Joaquin Hills Road:
A. MacArthur Boulevard between San Miguel Drive and Coast Highway
shall be improved to: lower the grade as much as 13 feet; align the
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 11
road approximately 50 feet west of the existing centerline; install
necessary sound walls to mitigate noise; and a landscape plan shall
be reviewed and approved by the City Council.
B. Two outside through lanes in each direction on MacArthur Boulevard
shall be constructed so that additional lanes constructed, when
required by the City, will occur towards the centerline of the roadway,
between Harbor View Drive and the prolongation of the centerline of
Crown Drive.
C. That prior to the construction of through lanes in excess of four for
MacArthur Boulevard between Harbor View Drive and a prolongation
of the centerline of Crown Drive, the following criteria, at a minimum,
shall be met:
1) Completion of Pelican Hill Road to Primary Arterial
configuration (four lanes, divided), from Coast Highway to the
intersection of MacArthur Boulevard.
2) An average weekday volume-to-capacity ratio of 1.00 on
MacArthur Boulevard in the vicinity of Harbor View Drive. In
adopting this criteria relative to the widening of MacArthur
Boulevard, a primary purpose in considering this improvement
is the reduction of diversion traffic through residential streets
in Corona del Mar. It is anticipated that if the average
weekday volume-to-capacity ratio on MacArthur Boulevard
reached 1.00, diversions to local Corona del Mar streets such
as Marguerite Avenue, Poppy Street, and Fifth Avenue would
occur.
3) Completion of San Joaquin Hills Road to Primary Arterial con-
figuration (four lanes, divided) easterly of Spyglass Hill Road,
and connection to Pelican Hill Road.
D. A public hearing shall be conducted by the Planning Commission
and City Council to verify satisfaction of the criteria and the
desirability of the roadway widening.
14. MacArthur Boulevard between San Joaquin Hills Road and Ford Road.
This section of MacArthur Boulevard shall be widened to six lanes.
15. MacArthur Boulevard between Ford Road and SR-73. This section of
MacArthur Boulevard shall be widened to eight lanes.
16. Irvine Avenue between University Drive and Bristol Street. In order to
accommodate forecast demand, this section of Irvine Avenue shall be
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 12
widened to six lanes. There is 100 feet of existing right-of-way in this
section.
17. Campus Drive between Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard. To
conform to the County Master Plan, this section needs to be upgraded to 6
lanes and is part of the Airport Mitigation Plan.
18. Birch Street/Mesa Drive from Irvine Avenue to Jamboree Road. A
Secondary arterial (4 lane, undivided) is designated from Mesa Drive at
Irvine Avenue to Birch Street at Jamboree Road. The precise alignment of
the road shall be selected after completion and consideration of a precise
alignment study and EIR which will consider the realignment of the
intersection of Mesa Drive and Birch Street, Mesa Drive and Acacia Street,
and other possible alignments to provide a through traffic connection
between Mesa Drive at Acacia Street and Birch Street at Orchard Avenue.
These studies will be completed prior to annexation. The connection and
alignment ultimately selected shall accommodate sufficient traffic to insure
that ICU's for all intersections affected by the connection are equal to or
lower than those predicted in this element.
19. Dover Drive between Cliff Drive and Westcliff Drive. This section of
roadway shall be widened to six lanes.
20. 15th Street between Coast Highway and Bluff Road. This is a section of
roadway that will be constructed in conjunction with the development of the
Mobil-Armstrong property in the West Newport area. This roadway will be
constructed with four lanes.
21. 15th Street between Bluff Road and Monrovia Avenue. This is a section of
roadway that will be constructed in conjunction with the development of the
Mobil-Armstrong property in the West Newport area. This roadway will be
constructed with four lanes.
22. 15th Street between Monrovia Avenue and Superior Avenue. This existing
roadway shall be widened to four lanes.
23. Bluff Road between Coast Highway and 17th Street. This is a section of
roadway that will be constructed in conjunction with the development of the
Mobil-Armstrong property in the West Newport area. This roadway will be
constructed with four lanes.
24. Bluff Road between 17th Street and 19th Street. This is a section of
roadway that will be constructed in conjunction with the development of the
Mobil-Armstrong property in the West Newport area. This roadway will be
constructed with four lanes.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 13
25. 16th Street between Dover Drive and Seagull Lane. This project involves
the widening of this section of the roadway to four lanes.
26. 17th Street from Bluff Road to the Easterly City Limit. This is a section of
roadway that will be constructed in conjunction with the development of the
Mobil-Armstrong property in the West Newport area. This roadway will be
constructed with four lanes.
27. 19th Street from Bluff Road to the Santa Ana River. Although this section
of roadway is mainly outside the City Limits, the Master Plan of Streets and
Highways provides for the construction of four travel lanes.
28. Placentia Avenue from Superior Avenue to Hospital Road. This project
involves the widening of this section of the roadway to four lanes.
29. Superior Avenue between Placentia Avenue and Industrial Way. This
project involves only the acquisition of the small sliver of land adjacent to
the Mobile Home Park on Superior Avenue to complete the roadway
widening to provide shoulder and sidewalk area. All four travel lanes have
been completed.
30. Avocado Avenue from Coast Highway to San Miguel Drive. This project
involves the construction of Avocado Avenue north of Coast Highway to
San Miguel at four lanes.
31. Dover Drive between Irvine Avenue and Westcliff Avenue. This project
involves the widening of this section of the roadway to four lanes, by
covering the flood control channel.
32. 22nd Street between Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue. This project
involves the widening of this section of the roadway to four lanes.
33. 32nd Street between Newport Boulevard and Lafayette Street. This project
involves the widening of this section of the roadway to four lanes. However,
based upon the potential reductions in future development on the Balboa
Peninsula, this roadway improvement may not be necessary in the future.
34. Bison Avenue between MacArthur Boulevard and the San Joaquin Hills
Corridor. Although this section of roadway is outside of the City limits, the
Master Plan of Streets and Highways provides for the construction of four
travel lanes.
35. Ford Road between Mac Arthur Boulevard and the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor. The Master Plan of Streets and Highways
provides for the construction of this roadway as a Primary arterial.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 14
a. Ford Road shall be realigned northerly of the current alignment.
b. An indirect connection(s) shall be made between realigned Ford
Road and San Miguel Drive.
C. The Master Plan of Streets and Highways shall show the designation
of "Routes That Require Further Coordination" for Ford Road and
the San Miguel Drive intersection(s) with realigned Ford Road.
36. San Joaquin Hills Road between Spyglass Hill Road and the San Joaquin
Hills Corridor. This section of roadway is outside of the City limits and the
County Master Plan of Arterial Highways provides for the construction of six
travel lanes. Traffic projections indicate that a four lane divided roadway
will adequately accommodate future traffic, so the roadway has been desig-
nated as a Primary Augmented arterial on the City's Master Plan of Streets
and Highways.
a. San Joaquin Hills Road may be extended to connect to Pelican Hill
Road when Pelican Hill Road is fully operational between Coast
Highway and Bonita Canyon Road/Mac Arthur Boulevard. Prior to
that time, the connection may be made to serve the Newport Beach
Downcoast development provided that Pelican Hill Road does not
connect to Coast Highway before it connects to Bonita Canyon/Mac
Arthur Boulevard.
b. San Joaquin Hills Road easterly of Pelican Hill Road shall be shown
on the Master Plan of Streets and Highways as a "Route That
Requires Further Coordination. Until fully noticed public hearings
are held, the extension of San Joaquin Hills Road east of Pelican Hill
Road shall not occur as per City Council Resolution Nos. 85-11
(Item No. 6) and 88-89 (Item No. 5).
Any future action to change the designation of Ford Road or San Joaquin
Hills Road as described in 36 and 37 above shall be the subject of fully
noticed public hearings with all affected arterial intersections and links
being reviewed as part of the hearings.
37. Pelican Hill Road between Coast Highway and the San Joaquin Hills
Corridor. Although this section of roadway is outside of the City limits but
within our Sphere of Influence, the Master Plan of Streets and Highways
provides for the construction of sidewalks, bikeways, and three travel lanes
in each direction. An extra uphill lane will be provided to accommodate
truck and bus traffic.
38. Sand Canyon Avenue between Coast Highway and the San Joaquin Hills
Corridor. This road is to provide sidewalks, bikeways, and two travel lanes
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 15
in each direction with an uphill lane provided to accommodate truck and
bus traffic.
Policy Number 2.
The construction of intersection improvements that are necessary to insure
maximum feasible efficiency of the roadway system and service levels as
close to LOS-D as possible.
DISCUSSION
Intersections are the major constraint to the efficient operation of the
circulation system. The following intersection configuration changes are
suggested to augment the major facility improvements to insure traffic
service levels no greater than those forecast in this Element and the
General Plan Traffic Study.
The forecast traffic volumes are based upon estimates of the possible total
development within the City and adjacent areas over the next 22 years.
The various intersection improvements listed below are based upon
projected Intersection Capacity Utilization analyses in the computerized
traffic model, projected to the year 2010. Therefore some of the
intersection improvements listed may not be constructed exactly as
described herein, or a particular improvement may be shown to be
unnecessary over the course of the next 20 years.
It is important to note that the exact geometrics have not been prepared.
During the course of the next 22 years, as major development proposals
are submitted, the operation of these intersections will be analyzed to
determine the need for specific improvements. At the time it is deemed
necessary, the intersection geometrics will be prepared.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 16
IMPLEMENTATION
Construct the following intersection improvements:
Intersection Improvement
39. Newport Blvd. & Hospital Rd. Add one eastbound left turn lane.
40. Newport Blvd. & 32nd Street Add a separate southbound right
turn lane.
41. Riverside Dr. & Coast Highway Add an optional southbound left
turn lane, a separate southbound
right turn lane, and one eastbound
left turn lane.
42. MacArthur Blvd. & Campus Dr. Add a southbound left turn lane, a
westbound left turn lane, a
northbound right turn lane, and a
separate east bound right turn
lane.
43. MacArthur Blvd. &
Von Karman Ave. Add an eastbound through lane.
44. Campus Dr. & Bristol St. North Add one west bound left turn lane.
The intersection of Campus Drive and Bristol Street North has high
traffic volumes due to its direct access to SR-73 and the fact that
Campus Drive and Birch Street serve as the arterials between the
Irvine Business Complex and the high intensity office developments
in the northern portion of the City of Newport Beach and SR-73.
Because of the particular geometries and traffic volumes and
distribution at this intersection, it will be difficult for conventional
intersections to carry the forecast traffic. Additional lanes could be
provided, however the weave movements between southbound right
turn from Campus to SR-73 could make this operationally difficult to
achieve. Therefore, it is recommended that this be defined as a
special project area with alternative solutions being sought that could
range from major intersection upgrading to possible grade-
separation.
45. Birch St. & Bristol St. North Add one southbound through lane
and one westbound left turn lane.
This may require widening the
freeway bridge.
Intersection Improvement
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 17
46. Birch St. & Bristol St. South Add one northbound through lane
and one eastbound through lane.
This may require the widening of
the freeway bridge.
47. Irvine Ave. & Mesa Dr. Add a separate southbound right
turn lane, a northbound right turn
lane, a westbound left turn lane
and an eastbound through lane.
48. Irvine Ave. & University Dr. Add an eastbound through lane.
49. Dover/Bayshore at Coast Hwy. Add an eastbound through lane
and a westbound through lane
(done w/8 lanes).
50. Jamboree Rd. and Bristol St. N. Add a northbound ramp on to SR-
73.
51. Jamboree Rd. and Bristol St. S. Add an eastbound through lane
and a northbound ramp on to SR-
73.
52. Jamboree Rd. and Bayview Way Add a southbound left turn lane
and a westbound left turn lane.
53. Jamboree Rd. and Bison Ave. Add a westbound left turn lane and
a northbound through lane (done
w/8 lanes).
54. MacArthur Blvd. & Bison Ave. Add a southbound left turn lane, a
westbound left turn lane and a
northbound left turn lane.
55. MacArthur Blvd. and San Joaquin Hills (No improvement necessary; done
w/6 lanes.)
56. MacArthur Blvd. and San Miguel Add a westbound left turn lane.
57. San Miguel Dr. and San Joaquin Hills Add a westbound left turn lane.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 18
Policy Number 3
The City will adopt measures, such as transportation system management
plans, which will reduce peak hour traffic and result in levels of service
below those forecast in this Element.
DISCUSSION
With the exception of summer beach traffic, our roads are most heavily
traveled during the morning and evening commutes. Any reduction in peak
hour traffic will result in intersection service levels below those forecast in
this Element and the General Plan Traffic Study.2 In some jurisdictions,
transportation system management plans (TSM) have reduced peak hour
traffic by 10-15%. This kind of reduction in peak hour traffic can reduce
ICU's by similar percentages.
TSM techniques include ridesharing programs, vanpooling, and flexible
work hours. Employers with large work forces can utilize all of these techni-
ques, while smaller companies are typically limited to ridesharing and flex-
time programs. The problem with any TSM is to give the property owner or
employer an incentive to implement the program so that it works to their
economic advantage.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. Collect and study relevant literature and reports, specifically those
which discuss the implementation of TSM's in cities with populations
similar to that of Newport Beach;
2. Study means and methods, including density bonuses that would
give property owners and employers incentives to implement TSM;s;
and
3. On or before August 1, 1989, submit a comprehensive report to the
City Council discussing TSM techniques, the extent to which those
techniques may be useful to employers in the City of Newport
Beach, and the incentives that can be given by the City of Newport
Beach to encourage property owners and employers to develop and
implement TSM's.
2 The levels of service forecast by Austin-Foust are based upon the construction of all
additional growth authorized in the Land Use Element. These forecasts represent a "worst
case" scenario, since it is extremely unlikely that property owners will exercise their full
rights with respect to each parcel in the City.
Newport ort Beach Circulation Element Page 19
Policy Number 4
Fund costs of major roadway facility and intersection improvements through
gas tax revenues, state, federal and county grants, City ordinances, and
privately financed improvements.
DISCUSSION
The total estimated cost to construct the roadway improvements necessary
to complete the circulation system is $81,980,000. The estimated cost of
the intersection improvements required to insure maximum efficiency of the
system is $3,045,000. (See Table V).
Financing Resources
The total estimated cost of all roadway and intersection improvements is
$85,025,000, based upon 1988 dollars. These cost estimates include
design and engineering fees, the cost of land for additional right-of-way,
construction costs, and the cost of signals, other traffic control devices, and
environmental mitigation measures.
In the past, the City of Newport Beach has received funding from gasoline
tax apportionment, County, State, and Federal funds, developer
contributions required by the City's Fair Share Ordinance and the Traffic
Phasing Ordinance, and the General Fund. These sources of funding are
expected to continue in the future, although somewhat greater reliance may
be placed on the City's Fair Share Ordinance than the Traffic Phasing
Ordinance.
Of the total estimated cost of $85,025,000, approximately $15,250,000 will
be funded by other governmental agencies; $15,400,000 over 22 years
from gas tax revenues; $21,168,750 will be provided by adjacent
development; and $33,106,250 will be generated by the City's Fair Share
Fee Program, the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and the General Fund. Given
the constitutional restrictions on appropriations, it is extremely unlikely that
General Fund Revenues will be available in substantial amounts to fund
roadway improvements. In all probability, greater reliance will be placed
upon the Fair Share Ordinance.
The City's Fair Share Ordinance, which was adopted in 1984, establishes a
contribution based upon the unfunded cost to implement the Master Plan of
Streets and Highways. In essence, this program provides for a fee to be
paid in conjunction with the issuance of a building permit. The fees are
based upon the total cost of the necessary improvements in the Circulation
Element, less the funds anticipated from the various traditional funding
sources, divided by the total vehicle trips generated by future allowable
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 20
development in the City. A prorata share of the total cost is assigned to
each new development.
The City of Newport Beach was one of the first cities in the State to require
circulation system improvements not adjacent to a project, as a condition of
development. The City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance has been in effect
since 1978 and has required developer funding of intersection
improvements in instances where a proposed project has a direct negative
impact on the level of service at a given intersection. Although the Fair
Share Ordinance provides the funding mechanism required to assure the
construction of the roadways included in Master Plan of Streets and
Highways ultimately, it is also desirable to phase development with the
construction of these facilities in order to maintain a level of traffic service
that is within the limits predicted in this Element. The City should, by ordin-
ance, control the phasing of circulation system improvements with develop-
ment, and to do so in a manner consistent with predicted levels of service.
However, the density and intensity limits imposed by the Land Use
Element, in concert with the Fair Share Ordinance, tend to insure that
transportation facilities will be constructed in phase with additional
development. Moreover, growth limits in the Land Use Element will reduce
the extent to which a development phasing ordinance acts as a funding
mechanism, with greater reliance placed on the Fair Share Ordinance.
Fair Share and Phasing Ordinances should be consistent with one another
to insure the City receives full fees and that property owners receive credit
for any master plan improvement required as a condition to project
approval. Property owners should be encouraged to jointly fund, and
construct in advance, major circulation system improvements which may be
required of more than one developer or required in subsequent phases of
the project. However, situations may arise where Phasing Ordinance
requirements exceed Fair Share Fees and, in such cases, the property
owner shall have the option of making the required improvements with no
guarantee of reimbursement.
Periodically, the City Council shall review the Fair Share Fee Ordinance,
reassess the unfunded cost of required improvements and increase or
decrease required Fair Share Fees as appropriate.
Another valuable tool that the City utilizes is to require the dedication of
needed right-of-way in conjunction with a subdivision map at the time a
project is approved. When appropriate, the developer is also required to
pay for the actual roadway improvements adjacent to a site prior to the
issuance of permits.
The City Council shall, during the annual budget review, determine the
projects that remain to be constructed to complete the Master Plan of
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 21
Streets and Highways. The projects to be funded in the next fiscal year
shall be determined by analyzing current or immediate needs in the circula-
tion system, as well as available financing from the county, state and
federal governments, developer contributions to either the Fair Share
Program or dedications and improvements in conjunction with specific
developments, and the City's General Fund.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. The City shall continue to utilize gas tax revenues to fund circulation
system improvements necessary to complete the Master Plan of
Streets and Highways;
2. The City shall continue to actively seek federal, state and county
assistance in funding circulation system improvements necessary to
complete the Master Plan of Streets and Highways;
3. The City shall maintain the Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance
and amend the ordinance as necessary to insure the required fees
will provide substantially all the otherwise unfunded costs of
completing the Master Plan of Streets and Highways;
4. Maintain and/or modify as necessary an ordinance which will help
insure that circulation system improvements are constructed in
phase with the additional growth authorized in the Land Use
Element; and
5 The City Council shall, during annual budget review, establish a
priority of projects to be funded in each fiscal year based upon
current need and available funding.
Policy Number 5
Identify, and implement, measures to reduce the impact of high volume
summer traffic on persons living along and around the beach and bay.
DISCUSSION
For many years the City has experienced extremely high volumes of traffic
during the summer, especially on weekend days. At times, congestion
resulting from these high traffic volumes creates a "gridlock" on surface
streets on, and leading to, the Balboa Peninsula. The problem was first
studied in 1968 and periodically, evaluated since that time. Public input
during the process leading to the adoption of this Element has focused on
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 22
the need to again evaluate even partial solutions to this long standing
problem. Accordingly, the City commits to further study of the proposals
outlined in the Local Coastal Program, as well as continued implementation
of certain enforcement practices that provide some relief to residents during
the most congested times.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. The City shall continue to study, and implement if found feasible, the
circulation policies and practices described in the Land Use Plan of
the Local Coastal Program; and
2. The City shall continue the practice of providing additional through
lanes on major streets for residents and persons with business in the
area, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the policy of
not restricting the public's access to coastal resources.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 23
Table V Roadway Costs and Funding
Committed
Proj. Proposed Total Other Adjacent Public&
No. Location Improvement Cost f7 Agencies Dev. Fair Share
1. Coast Hwy(SA River to Newport) widen to 6 lanes 8,600,000 7,550,000 1,000,000
2. Coast Hwy(Newport to Dover) widen to 6 lanes 12,250,000 2,000,000 10,250,000
3. Coast Hwy(Dover to Jamboree) widen to 8 lanes 3,000,000 3,000,000
4. Coast Hwy(Bayside to Jamboree) widen to 6 lanes 8,085,000 6,500,000 1,585,000
5. Coast Hwy/Jamboree(intersection) grade separation 4,000,000 4,000,000
6. Newport(30th to 32nd) widen to 6 lanes 1,500,000 1,500,000
7. Newport(32nd to Coast Hwy) widen to 6lanes 2,650,000 1,250,000 1,400,000
8. NewportiCoast Hwy(intersection) new grade separation 6,000,000 5,000,000
9. Newport(Coast Hwy to hospital) widen to 6lanes 500,000 500,000
10. Jamboree(SJH Rd to Newporter) widen to 6 lanes 1,030,000 880,000 150,000
11. Jamboree(Bristol to Ford) widen to 8lanes 2,000,000 2,000,000
12. Bayview,(Jamboree to MacArthur) build 4lanes 825,000 425,000 400,000
13. MacArthur(Coast HWY/San Miguel) widen to 6lanes 2,500,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
14. MacArthur(San Miguel to SJH Road) widen to 6lanes 1,800,000 1,500,000 300,000
15. MacArthur(SJH Road to Ford) widen to 6lanes 6,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
16. MacArthur(Ford to SR-73) widen to 8 lane City of Irvine
17. Irvine(University to Bristol)(1) widen to 6lanes 650,000 650,000
18. Campus(Bristol to MacArthur) widen to 6lanes Orange Co.
19. Birch/Mesa(Irvine to Bristol)(2) widen to 4lanes 1,200,000 600,000 600,000
20. Dover(Cliff to Westcliff) widen to 6lanes 1,700,000 850,000 850,000
21. 15th(Coast Hwy to Bluff) construct 4lanes 990,000 990,000
22. 15th(Bluff to Monrovia) construct 4lanes 990,000 490,000 500,000
23. 15th(Monrovia to Superior) widen to 4lanes 1,270,000 1,270,000
24. Bluff(Coast Hwy to 17th) construct 4lanes 2,200,000 1,400,000 800,000
25. Bluff(17th to 19th) construct 4 lanes 1,375,000 100,000 375,000
26. 16th(Dover to Seagull) widen to 4lanes 200,000 200,000
27. 17th(Bluff to East City limit) construct 4 lanes 245,000 183,750 61,250
28. 19th(Bluff to SA River)(3) construct 4 lanes 8,000,000 7,700,000 300,000
29. Placentia(Superior to Hospital) widen to 4lanes 450,000 450,000
30, Superior(Placentia to Industrial) complete 4lanes 500,000 500,000
31. Avocado(Coast Hwy to San Miguel) construct 4lanes 900,000 900,000
32. Dover(Irvine to Westclift) widen to 4 lanes 1,650,000 1,650,000
33. 22nd(Irvine to Tustin) widen to 4lanes 855,000 855,000
34. 32nd(Newport to Villa Way) widen to 4 lanes 65,000 65,000
35. Bison(MacArthur to SJH Corridor) construct 4 lanes City of Irvine
36. Ford(San Miguel to E.City boundary) widen to 4lanes City of Irvine
37. Ford(E.City boundary to SJH Corr.) construct 4 lanes City of Irvine
38, SJH Road(Spyglass to SJH Corr.) construct 6 lanes Orange Co.
Pa a 24
Newport Beach Circulation Element 9
Table V Roadway Costs and Funding •Cont.
Committed
Pro!. Proposed Total Other Adjacent Public&
No. Location Improvement Cost f7 Agencies Dev. Fair Share
39. Pelican Hill(Coast Hwy to SJH Corr.) construct 6lanes Orange Co.
40. Sand Canyon(Coast Hwy/SJH Corr.) construct 4lanes Orange Co.
41. Newport&Hospital add EBL 85,000 85,000
42. Newport&32nd{4) add NBT (665,000)
43. Riverside&PCH(4) add EBT {1,500,000}
add optional SBL
separate SBR
add EBL
44. Tustin&PCH add EBT included with Riverside
45. MacArthur&Campus add SBL,WBL,NBR 385,000 385,000
separate EBR
46. MacArthur&Von Karman add EBT 100,000 100,000
47. Campus&Bristol(N) add WBL 50,000 50,000
48. Birch&Bristol(N){5} add SBT&WBL 1,100,000 1,100,000
49. Birch&Bristol(S) add NBT&EBT included with North
50. Irvine&Mesa add SBT&NBT 390,000 390,000
separate SBR&NBR
add WBL&EBT
51. Irvine&University add EBT 25,000 25,000
52. DoverlBayshore&PCH add EST&WBT 305,000 305,000
53. Jamboree&Bristol(N){6) NB ramp to Route 73 {4,000,000)
54, Jamboree&Bristol(S) add EBT part of North
NB ramp to Route 73
55. Jamboree&Bayview add SBL,WBL,WBT 200,000 200,000
56, Jamboree&Bison add SBI,WBL,NBL 55,000 55,000
57. MacArthur&Bison add SBL,WBL,NBL 255,000 255,000
58. MacArthur&SJH Road{4) add SBT {600,000}
59. MacArthur&San Miguel add SBT,NBT,WBL 60,000 60,000
60. San Miguel&SJH Road add WBL 35,000 35,000
TOTAL(ALL IMPROVEMENTS) $84,925,000 $15,250,000 $21,168,750 $48,506,250
Footnotes:
{1} Does not include work in County.
(2) County Redevelopment Agency will pay public share.
(3) Includes bridge;County will pay public share.
{4) Part of roadway link project.
{5) Includes FWY bridge widening.
{6) Orange County.
(7) Numbers in{brackets}not included in total.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 25
BIKEWAYS
Intent
The City of Newport Beach favors the use of bicycles both for transportation, to
mitigate traffic levels, and for recreation to promote health and fitness.
Local Needs
Local Needs
The needs of bicyclists will vary with the function of the trip and the speed of the
rider. In addition, children riding bicycles for any purpose will have special needs
Those residents who use bicycles daily as their primary means of transportation
are concerned with utilizing the most convenient and direct route available to
reach their destination. Consequently, there is a general aversion to any
significant out-of-direction travel. Inconveniently situated bikeways will not
normally be used. Studies have shown one to three blocks out of the direction of
travel is about the limit, depending upon the distance to be traveled. These
bicyclists normally will select a route along a primary or a major highway. In
contrast, the recreational rider might chose a route for its scenic interest such as a
harbor view or for its open space character. Some recreational riders prefer to
ride on a bike trail separated from vehicular traffic. Thus, it is necessary to
provide bikeways for bicyclists along major transportation corridors as well as
residential and scenic areas.
Fast cyclists ride at 12-25 miles per hour. They are usually experienced riders,
and mix poorly with pedestrians, children, and recreational cyclists because of
their speed. Slower cyclists ride at average speeds of B-12 miles per hour. They
mix well with child cyclists; only the slowest cyclists mix well with pedestrians, but
poorly with motor vehicles. It is thus necessary to provide bikeways which
separate faster cyclists from pedestrian travel and children, integrating bicycle
travel more closely with vehicular traffic, and bikeways which separate slower
cyclists from motor vehicle traffic. Children would be expected to utilize the latter
routes.
Regional Needs
Several regional bikeways pass through the City of Newport Beach. These
bikeways provide alternate circulation routes and access to areas of interest on a
regional basis. Bikeways are an important component of the local recreation and
transportation spectrum. Some potential sites have been identified as those
which are appropriate for bikeways or have already been designated to be served
by such a trail. The City can work closely with regional and other local
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 26
it
governments to coordinate regional bikeway connections to local bikeways and to
popular destinations for bicyclists which are located in the City.
Classification of Bikeways
Bikeway is the term to designate all facilities which provide for bicycle travel. The
Master Plan of Bikeways include various types of facilities to provide for both
transportation and recreation cyclists, faster and slower cyclists, and children. In
order to serve varying needs, the City of Newport Beach provides the following
types of facilities:
1. Bicycle Lane. A lane in the street, normally the parking lane, or a separate
lane, designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles.
Through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians is not allowed, vehicle
parking may or may not be allowed. Crossflow, by motorists to gain access
to driveways and parking facilities is allowed. Separation from the motor
vehicle travel way is normally by a painted solid stripe. Bicycle lanes and
bicycle routes together are also known as Class 3 bicycle trails.
2. Bicycle Route. A shared right-of-way for bicycle operation, whether or not it
is specified by signs or markings. All main streets and highways by
authority of the California Vehicle Code include bicycle routes as defined
herein. Bicycle lanes and bicycle routes together are also known as.Class
3 bicycle trails.
3. Bicycle Trail. A pathway designated for the use of bicycles which is
physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic my or
may not be excluded. Bicycle trails are also known as Class 1 bicycle
trails.
4. Backbone Bikeway. Backbone bikeways are major through bikeways, as
shown on the Master Plan of Bikeways. They are primarily on major roads.
Backbone bikeways may connect to regional trails, as shown in the Master
Plan.
5. Secondary Bikeway. Secondary bikeways connect to backbone trails and
serve cyclists and children riding to and from school. Secondary bikeways
may also be a bicycle lane, route, or trail.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 27
Objective, Policies, and Programs
OBJECTIVE:
To promote bicycling for transportation and recreation in and around
Newport Beach.
POLICIES:
To provide a safe, convenient, and enjoyable system of bikeways
that meets the needs of all bicyclists, including children and adults,
fast and slow bicyclists, and functional and recreational cyclists.
The City shall insure implementation of a bikeway system to
encourage cycling as a alternative mode of transportation consistent
with the Master Plan of Bikeways.
Bikeways shall be developed in recognition of the rights and safety
of pedestrians.
PROGRAMS:
1. The Master Plan of Bikeways (page 29 below) shall be implemented
as follows:
a. Bicycle lanes shall be included on all streets and highways
designated as backbone bikeways and considered on streets
and highways designated as. secondary bikeways in
conjunction with street and highway improvements when
feasible and consistent with the City's ability to do so. At
major intersections, consideration shall be given to providing
space and signal detection modifications for bicyclists to
negotiate through and turning movements.
b. Bikeways shown on the Master Plan of Bikeways shall be
developed consistent with the City's ability to do so.
C. Careful consideration shall be given to linkage of schools and
residences in the formulation of plans for individual bikeways.
d. Appropriate bikeway improvements may be required as a
condition of development approvals.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page a 28
e. The City will work with appropriate agencies for development
of connecting bikeways.
f. Bikeways shall be developed as bike trails when the
opportunity exists and is feasible.
g. Bikeways shall be developed to link recreational areas where
feasible.
h. Bikeways shall be developed to take advantage of scenic
views when feasible.
2. The City intends to promote bicycle use by commuters, shoppers,
beach-goers, etc., to help minimize auto traffic, by providing bike
lanes (see above) and by providing and encouraging businesses and
employers to provide:
a. Secure bike parking, including bike lockers;
b. Clothes lockers and showers for employees.
3. School and other safety programs by the Newport Beach Police
Department will be continued.
4. When construction or repairs necessitate lane closures, every effort
will be made to provide room for cyclists as well as for motor vehic-
les.
5. When possible, bikeways and walkways will be separated.
IMPLEMENTATION
Bikeway projects could be financed using the City's General Fund or SB
821 Funds. SB 821 Funds are of state origin and are disbursed by the
Orange County Transportation Commission (OCTC). They are allocated
for bikeway projects, including but not limited to signs, striping, staging
areas, bridges, and bike lanes. Candidate projects must be part of an
adopted plan. The funds are disbursed annually. 50% of the County's
funds are allocated on a population basis. The remaining 50% are
discretionary funds granted after a prescribed nomination process and
technical evaluation.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 29
Citizens' Advisory Committee on Bikeways
The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Bikeways should be directed to:
Review planned expansions or changes to the City's bikeway network for
advisory input to the Public Works Department and the City Council.
Research bikeway implementation, education, and safety techniques,
bicycle safety.
Report to the City Council annually on findings and progress in expanding
the bikeway network.
Coordinate with bikeway committees in adjoining communities.
Develop public information materials as directed by the City Council.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 30
APPENDIX A
General Plan Amendments Incorporated into the Circulation Element
Since October 24, 1988 Revision
7-24-89 GPA 89-1(G) Mesa Drive Alignment
Res. No. 89-82 Establish a precise alignment for the connection
of Mesa Drive to Birch Street in Santa Ana
Heights.
9-10-90 GPA 89-2(J) "Commuter" Roadway
Res. No. 90-86 Establish a roadway classification for a
"Commuter" Two Lanes Undivided, and classify
Marguerite Avenue between East Coast Highway
and 5th Avenue in Corona del Mar as a
"Commuter" roadway.
9-10-90 GPA 90-2(B) University Drive Deletion
Res. No. 90-87 Delete a segment of University Drive from Irvine
Avenue to Jamboree Road from the city's Master
Plan of Streets and Highways.
Newport Beach Circulation Element Page 31
Circulation Element
Amendments Approved by City Council
Master Plan of Streets & Highways Amendment No. Date Resolution No.
y
Is
City of Newport Beach - / 5 0]-22-]4 8398
p 12-09-74 8398
Adopted by City Council - . I 23 (pnrtt061 u3-24-]5 eae
J 29 f9ortl9nl 03-28-VS 0035
])-1-8 09-Pa-)] p095
October 24, 1988 > 78.1-c 08-4-78 9e1
T9-2 12.0840 2013
81-2F 02-11-85 65 7
' ♦/ \.�-v'�,% •"` BP-1 10-24-83 a9104
UPPER 86t 09-24-84 84-1A
% 85-1-8 07-14-86 a6 55
a8-2-A 07-14-86 86-57
NEWPORT t a)-1-E-1 09-29-8) 8Ftyfi
a9-1-G 07-21-89 89-82
89-2-J 09-10-90 90-86
OA Y 90-2-B 09-10-90 9047
99-3-D 09-13-99 99 63
/
/ I 1
i ( 1I
Roadway Classification
Commuter Roadway (Two Lane Undivided) 'a
Secondary Road (Four Lane Undivided)
Primary Road (Four Lane Divided) ! %
Primary Augmented Road ' /^�—•/ ''�
Major Road (Six Lane Divided) P A C y F y C O C E A N ,••: ("'-i
- -- - Major Augmented Road N O R T H
Eight Lane Road (Divided) .,� V
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
- Adopted Freeway Routes `
Future Freeway Extension
------- Routes Requiring Further Coordination IawaosT 1 COAST e 1
Interchange 3.
® Adopted Interchange j
O Proposed Interchange %
---- City Boundary .ow
Newport Beach Sphere of Influence NFi o. RT
N.nea.r Inr° sve.m
Aa.mm...um.
Jan
—u 00 2001
.3 \\ MK BCE.DJ