Agenda Packet_2024-06-04 (Revised)

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12 • “...grade separated crossing for class 1 bikeways at major ….” • “...increase public awareness of bike safety…” • “Plan, develop and maintain a riding and hiking trail network and sup- port facilities to satisfy the needs of riders and hikers.” • “Work with Orange County Transportation Authority to implement a public transit system for trips within the City and adjacent areas. City of Irvine Active Transportation Plan 2015 The 2015 Irvine Active Transportation Plan provides countermeasures to improve safety for bicycle and pedestrian modes that are consistent with Vision Zero goals. City of Irvine Strategic Active Transportation Plan 2020 The 2020 Irvine Strategic Active Transportation Plan (ISATP) provides extensive bicycle and pedestrian improvements to make walking and biking safer and reduce collisions and injuries consistent with Vision Zero goals. City of Irvine Bikeways Map The Irvine Bikeways Map shows an extensive bicycle network with a large quantity of separated bikeways which suggests support for sepa- rating bicycle and pedestrian modes from vehicles to reduce collisions and injuries. Irvine Webpage - Biking The Irvine Webpage for biking suggests support for Vision Zero, with the site stating, “the pedestrian and bicycle networks form the founda- tion for multi-modal transportation” and that plans include grade sepa- rating bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicles to reduce collisions and injuries. Irvine Climate Action and Adaptation Plan The City of Irvine kicked off the development of its first Climate Ac- tion and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) in June 2021. By setting ambitious but achievable emissions reduction targets and laying out thoughtfully planned greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and climate ad- aptation measures, the CAAP will lay a pathway to achieving the City’s climate goals. The study is under preparation and draft actions include the following: • Expand bicycling and walking options through infrastructure im- provements. • Increase transit ridership through the enhancement and expansion of connected transit lines. City of Orange City of Orange 2010 General Plan General Plan Vision The General Plan Vision offers a vision statement that aligns with Vi- sion Zero goals; “Residential areas ... balanced, multimodal circulation network that accommodates vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, hikers, and equestrians. This network will create additional opportunities for walking and biking, enhancing circulation safety,…” Circulation Element The Circulation Element has numerous references to safe multimodal connections, including bike and pedestrian modes, with cross sections showing bike lanes and separated paths which suggest support for the Vision Zero goal of reductions in roadway collisions and injuries. Infrastructure Element The Infrastructure Element does not directly reference Vision Zero top- ics but supports implementation of bike lanes and sidewalks. Urban Design Element The Urban Design Element does not directly reference Vision Zero topics but encourages bike facilities and sidewalks. The General Plan states the City will provide safe multi-modal routes to walk, bike, and drive; “City will update the Zoning Code to encourage features that buffer street activity and pedestrians from automobile traffic by provid- ing both distance and substantial landscaping. Within mixed-use areas and other commercial districts, the City will employ pedestrian-friendly amenities such as enhanced crosswalk areas, lighting, benches, and trash receptacles to create a safer, more inviting, and more walkable environment.” City Council 32 – 17 6/4/2024