City of Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan

CITY OF DUNSMUIR Active Transportation Plan 2023

CCIITY TY O OFF

D DU UN NSSMU MUIR IR

ACT I V E T RANS P O RTAT IO N P LAN

Draft: November 2023 DRAFT

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CITY OF DUNSMUIR Dustin Reif Blake Michaelsen Richard Tinsman

CIVICWELL Cayla McDonell-Encina Diana Voss-Gonzalez

KTUA Joe Punsalan Alex Samarin Tom Bertulis Jacob Leon Kolbe Stets Mariella Delfino

CALTRANS John Maxwell

This plan is generously funded by Caltrans through the Sustainable Communities Transportation Grant program.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO: Stakeholder Advisory Group City of Dunsmuir Planning Commission Dunsmuir Fire Safe Council Dunsmuir High School Staff and Senior Students Dunsmuir Residents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 1.1 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.2 Setting and Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Existing Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 2.1 Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 2.2 Land use and Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 2.3 Demographics and Commute Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2.4 Commute Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 2.5 Environmental Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 2.6 California Healthy Places Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 2.7 Housing and Transportation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 2.8 Active Transportation Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2.9 Active Transportation Safety and Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Community outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3.1 Community Outreach Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 3.2 Virtual Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3.3 Community Design Charrette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 3.4 Pop-Ups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 3.5 Workshop on the Draft Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 4.1 Recommendations Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 4.2 Project Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 4.3 Program Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 5.1 Implementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 5.1 Funding Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Appendix: Priority Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Appendix: Outreach Material . . . . . . . . . . . .150

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1: Project Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 1-2: Civic buildings and businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Figure 1-3: Civic buildings and businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 1-4: A neighborhood along Siskiyou Avenue in northern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 1-5: The California Theatre in downtown Dunsmuir on Dunsmuir Avenue at Pine Street.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Figure 1-6: The Dunsmuir Amtrak Station in downtown Dunsmuir on Sacramento Avenue at Pine Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 1-7: The Dunsmuir Amtrak Station in downtown Dunsmuir on Sacramento Avenue at Pine Street.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Figure 1-8: The Dunsmuir Avenue Bridge, looking south.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 1-9: A sidewalk and staircase traverse the steep east-west slope of Pine Street in downtown Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Figure 2-1 Circulation in northern Dunsmuir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 2-2 Circulation in southern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 2-3 Circulation in northern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 2-4 Destinations in southern Dunsmuir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 2-5 The percent of population under age 18 and over age 65 for Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, and the State of California.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 2-6 The percent of Dunsmuir workers who work somewhere other than Dunsmuir is high compared to Siskiyou County and the State.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 2-7 Dunsmuir workers commute an average 29.3 minutes to work, higher than Siskiyou County and the State.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 2-8 Dunsmuir has a relatively high percentage of commuters traveling less than ten minutes, between 10 and 14 minutes, 15 to 19 minutes, and 20 to 24 minutes to work.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 2-9 Dunsmuir has a relatively high percentage of commuters who use public transit and walk to work, though driving to work is relatively higher and bike commute mode share is reported as 0%. Carpooling is comparable to the County and State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 2-10 HPI results for Dunsmuir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Figure 2-11 Pedestrian facilities in northern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Figure 2-12 Pedestrian facilities in southern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Figure 2-13 Bicycle facilities in northern Dunsmuir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Figure 3-1: Kick-Off Event - Project Team and members of the Advisory Group engage with the feedback boards,brainstorm solutions to the challenges for pedestrians, and conduct a walking audit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Figure 3-2: Community members engage with the Project Team during the Multi-day Charrette to provide feedback on the challenges, preferences, and future opportunities in Dunsmuir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Figure 3-3: Community members engage with Mayor Lucchesi and boards that show preliminary pedestrian and bicycle networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3-4: Project Team engages with community members during the Draft Plan Workshop presentation that featured board with pedestrian and bicycling recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Figure 4-1: Bicycle Recommendations North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Figure 4-2: Bicycle Recommendations Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Figure 4-3: Bicycle Recommendations South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Figure 4-4: Pedestrian Recommendations North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Figure 4-5: Pedestrian Recommendations South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Figure 4-6: Priority projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Figure 4-7: Cutsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Figure 4-8: Cutsheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Figure 4-9: Cutsheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Figure 4-10: Cutsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Figure 4-11: Cutsheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Figure 4-12: Cutsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Figure 4-13: Cutsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Figure 4-14: Cutsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1: Population trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Table 2-1: Comparison of CES percentiles across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. For Yreka and Redding, the values given are for highest-scoring Census tract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Table 2-2: Comparison of HPI percentiles across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. For Yreka and Redding, the values given are for highest-scoring Census tract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Table 2-3: Comparison of H+T costs across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. Redding and Shasta County use a different median income for comparison than the locations in Siskiyou County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Table 4-1: Bicycle Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Table 4-2: Traffic Calming/ Pedestrian Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Table 4-3: Streets for Recommended Speed Humps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Table 5-1: Implementation Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Introduction

1.1 PURPOSE This Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will assist the City of Dunsmuir in providing safer and enjoyable streets for all. Special attention is placed on improving the existing infrastructure for people that are dependent on active transportation modes like walking or biking to meet their daily travel needs.

The improvements recommended in this ATP support the City of Dunsmuir’s short-term and long-term goals related to active transportation and roadway safety. This ATP includes an existing conditions and community outreach summary, and a list of recommended projects and funding sources that will support future project development and grant applications.

1.2 SETTING AND CHARACTER 1.2.1 Regional Setting Bordering Oregon in northern California, Siskiyou County is forested, mountainous, and rural outside of small cities and towns spaced along transportation corridors. With nearly 8,000 people, Yreka is the county seat and largest city in Siskiyou County. The City of Mount Shasta - less than ten miles north of Dunsmuir on Interstate 5 - is the next largest with just over 3,000 people. One of nine incorporated cities in Siskiyou County, Dunsmuir has averaged approximately 1,700 residents over the last decade Table 1-1.

The remaining seven cities in the county have fewer than 3,000 people, and four have fewer than 1,000. Redding - home to 93,000 - is the nearest large city in the region, about an hour’s drive south on I-5 Figure 1-1.

City Character Five miles long and an average quarter-mile wide, Dunsmuir is set against a mountainous backdrop in the steep-walled Sacramento River Canyon. A small downtown (Figure 1-2) small residential lots (Figure 1-3) give the city a rural small-town character. Dunsmuir Avenue and Sacramento Avenue between Willow Street and Oak Street are the centerpoint of the downtown, 10

home to restaurants, hotels, small businesses, community services and the landmark California Theater (Figure 1-5). The Dunsmuir Amtrak station is on Sacramento Avenue, down Pine Street a block from the theater (Figure 1-6) is part of the city’s rich railroad heritage (Figure 1-7) In northern Dunsmuir, neighborhoods along Siskiyou Avenue have a more rural character (Figure 1-8).

in southern Dunsmuir, east-west roads can be steeply uphill abbreviated only by the flatter steps where north-south roads run. In northern Dunsmuir, development has not occurred into the steeper parts of the canyon, so neighborhoods west of the freeway tend to be flatter, though they are steeper east of the freeway.

Dunsmuir Avenue - the city’s main arterial - and I-5 cross the river with adjacent bridges approximately 1/8-mile long. The Dunsmuir Avenue Bridge divides the city north and south (Figure 1-9).

Travel in the northerly direction on Dunsmuir Avenue throughout the city has a consistent uphill grade.

Residential development in southern Dunsmuir sits on steep grades sloping from I-5 to the railroad and the river near the bottom of the canyon. Residential development north of the bridge is mainly east of the river and west of I-5, on a gentle slope set above the river. Particularly

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YEAR

CITY OF DUNSMUIR

2010

1,782

2015 2020

% POPULATION CHANGE

SISKIYOU COUNTY

% POPULATION CHANGE

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43,690

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1,552

-15%

43,895

0%

1,870

17%

43,516

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2021

1,707

-10%

44,076

1%

Avg.

1,728

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43,794

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Table 1-1: Population trends

Figure 1-1: Project Location INTRODUCTION

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Figure 1-2: Civic buildings and businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue.

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Figure 1-3: Civic buildings and businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue.

Figure 1-4: A neighborhood along Siskiyou Avenue in northern Dunsmuir.

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Figure 1-5: The California Theatre in downtown Dunsmuir on Dunsmuir Avenue at Pine Street.

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Figure 1-6: The Dunsmuir Amtrak Station in downtown Dunsmuir on Sacramento Avenue at Pine Street.

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Figure 1-7: The Dunsmuir Amtrak Station in downtown Dunsmuir on Sacramento Avenue at Pine Street.

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Figure 1-8: The Dunsmuir Avenue Bridge, looking south.

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Figure 1-9: A sidewalk and staircase traverse the steep east-west slope of Pine Street in downtown Dunsmuir.

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Existing Conditions

2.1 CIRCULATION In northern Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir Avenue and Siskiyou Avenue form a loop with two crossings of 1-5. To reach Dunsmuir Avenue and downtown Dunsmuir, residents east of the freeway along Siskiyou Avenue must cross under the freeway (at the north end) or under the freeway (at the south end). West of the freeway, residents must only cross the Dunsmuir Avenue Bridge to travel south to downtown.

Though I-5 can serve as a faster bypass of Dunsmuir Avenue for northern Dunsmuir in both the north and south directions, the only useful southbound exit for downtown is only a mile away and north of the bridge. Therefore, it is likely that most local southbound vehicle traffic stays on Dunsmuir Avenue rather than use I-5.

In the northbound direction, an on-ramp in southern Dunsmuir could give faster vehicle travel to the north end of Dunsmuir, though backtracking southward to homes and destinations on either side of the freeway would be required. Therefore, it is likely that most local northbound vehicle traffic stays on Dunsmuir Avenue rather than use I-5.

In southern Dunsmuir, primary north to south connectivity is provided first by Dunsmuir Avenue, supplemented

by Sacramento Avenue and Shasta Avenue. Community destinations and business destinations lie along these streets. Castle Avenue, and Oak-Willow Connection Road provide supplementary connectivity and destinations, notably with Oak-Willow providing a loop connection to Dunsmuir High School, with an underpass of the freeway on both sides.

East-west circulation in Dunsmuir is constrained by overpasses and underpasses of the freeway by local roads, crossings of the railroad at-grade, and bridges across the Sacramento River. A particularly acute challenge is presented by trains at the rail crossings, which can impede east-west travel in southern Dunsmuir for up to half an hour when a freight train is in station. A universal challenge to east-west circulation in Dunsmuir – particularly southern Dunsmuir – are the steep slopes that trend downhill east-to-west from the mountain-side of the freeway to the river.

North of the Siskiyou Avenue and Dunsmuir Avenue underpass, Dunsmuir Avenue continues for two miles outside of City boundaries, eventually turning into Mott Road going under the freeway and reaching the Dunsmuir Municipal Mott Airport. No other destinations or residents are in northern reach of the City.

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Figure 2-1 Circulation in northern Dunsmuir.

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Figure 2-2 Circulation in southern Dunsmuir.

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The local road underpass of I-5 in northern Dunsmuir. This photo is taken on Siskiyou Avenue looking west, showing on/off-ramps for northbound travel (foreground) and southbound travel (background).

The Siskiyou Avenue overpass of I-5, looking west.

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At-grade railroad crossings in southern Dunsmuir (foreground), accompanied by bridges of the Sacramento River (background). The top photo shows a standard public at-grade rail crossing (at Bush Street) and the bottom photo shows a substandard public at-grade crossing at Sacramento Avenue (missing crossing arms and active warning devices such as a bell and flashing lights). Both crossings appear to be missing standard pavement markings on the approach.

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A freight train carrying lumber, seen across the river from the City Park river access point. Long, slow moving trains like this can impede east-west traffic in southern Dunsmuir for up to half an hour.

Another example of a steep east-west street in southern Dunsmuir - Willow Street looking west.

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2.2 LAND USE AND DESTINATIONS Land use in Dunsmuir is largely residential, with commercial uses lining Dunsmuir Avenue and Sacramento Avenue downtown, and scattered businesses elsewhere along these main roads.

Destinations fall under four categories: Community-based, business-based, recreation-based, and transit

Community-based destinations Community-based destinations include schools, parks, community centers, and public buildings such as City Hall. There are two schools in Dunsmuir - Dunsmuir Elementary and Dunsmuir High School. The elementary school is in northern Dunsmuir on the south end of Siskiyou Avenue nearest the overpass.

The high school is west of I-5 in southern Dunsmuir, accessible by an underpass. A community center, pool, and botanical garden, and sports field are clustered in Dunsmuir City Park, which is just north of the bridge and across I-5 across from the elementary school. South of the bridge, a quarter-mile long road leads west to the Little League Ballpark. Beneath the bridge, Tauhindauli Park features river access and a paved path. For most of southern Dunsmuir, access to Tauhindauli Park is down a steep, narrow section of Sacramento Avenue that flattens to a substandard railroad crossing and a bridge of over the river.

2.2.2 Business-based destinations Business-based destinations include all businesses and restaurants in the downtown core, including the California Theatre.

The theater – though hailing from the 1920s – is not a designated historic building and is only open occasionally for seasonal features. Other business destinations include hotels along Dunsmuir Avenue, a diner on the far north end of Siskiyou Avenue and dining near City Park, and markets at the north end of downtown all serve as important business destinations for patrons and employees.

2.2.3 Recreation-based destinations Recreation-based destinations are those features that attract out-of-town visitors. For purposes here, parks are not counted as recreation-based destinations because they are mainly intended to serve the community, though they can have river access that serves a broader range of visitors.

Hedge Creek Falls trailhead is a major recreation-based destination that draws crowds who fill the small parking lot – which has a parking capacity of approximately 25 passenger vehicles – and will park up to a quarter-mile up Dunsmuir Avenue during busy weekends to walk to the trailhead, where vehicle traffic and foot traffic creates a hazard from drivers and pedestrians alike. Mossbrae Falls is a well-known - though prohibited - destination near Hedge Creek Falls. Plans to acquire land and develop a trail to legalize public recreational access are in progress, though stalled.

River access is a key destination in Dunsmuir for all water-bound recreation, but especially fishermen. The Sacramento River through Dunsmuir has renowned fly-fishing, and several public, well-known access points located in residential neighborhoods (such as at the end of Prospect Avenue in northern Dunsmuir), as well as some lesser known.

More publicly-located access points are in Tauhindauli Park and City Park provides river access. People using access points in residential neighborhoods are reported to be generally respectful of neighboring properties, and parking or foot traffic does not create issues for residents.

2.2.4 Transit-based destinations Bus stops and the Amtrak train station serve as transit-based destinations in Dunsmuir. Bus service is provided by Siskiyou County through the Siskiyou Transit and General Express (STAGE) service. STAGE provides scheduled service and on-call service for destinations along I-5. Scheduled service has mid-morning (southbound) and early afternoon (northbound) express (Route 1A) and local service (Route 1B) on weekdays to a wide range of destinations, as well as morning and evening weekday service northbound and southbound (Route 2A and 3B). Bus stops range from signs and schedules posted on power poles to sheltered benches.

School bus stops are often located near STAGE bus stops and are protected by shelters of various statute and condition.

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Figure 2-3 Circulation in northern Dunsmuir.

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Figure 2-4 Destinations in southern Dunsmuir.

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Glimpses of the driving and pedestrian environment around Dunsmuir Elementary School.

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Glimpses of the driving and pedestrian environment around Dunsmuir High School.

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City Park

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The community pool and field at City Park.

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Tauhindali Park features river access and a paved path, though the path does not meet Class 1 multi-purpose path criteria for width and does not lead to other destinations in Dunsmuir.

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Access to Tauhindali Park on Sacramento Avenue.

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Businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue in downtown.

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Businesses along Dunsmuir Avenue in northern Dunsmuir.

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Crosswalk leading across Dunsmuir Avenue to Hedge Creek Falls trailhead from designated parking (top), and the 25 MPH southbound approach to the Hedge Creek Trailhead on Dunsmuir Avenue, as well as an obscured “stop approaching” sign.

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River access at the end of Prospect Avenue in northern Dunsmuir.

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The range of bus stop types in Dunsmuir: STAGE stops (top) and school bus stops (bottom).

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2.3 DEMOGRAPHICS AND COMMUTE CHARACTERISTICS 2.3.1 Total Population and Population Density Dunsmuir is the third-largest city in Siskiyou County and has a current population of 1,707. Of the roughly 1,050-acre area, about 320 acres are developed (approximately 31%, or 0.5 square miles). This yields a population density of five people per acre. The entire city falls within one Census tract, so it is not possible to map the distribution of population density within city boundaries using Census data.

2.3.2 Age Distribution The percent of population in Dunsmuir that is under age 18 old or over age 65 is higher than percentages found in the State of California for both age groups (Figure 2-5). The percent under age 18 is also larger than that in Siskiyou County, while the percent of population over age 65 is about the same as county wide. These relatively high percentages of young and old population place importance on creating a transportation environment for all ages and abilities.

Figure 2-5 The percent of population under age 18 and over age 65 for Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, and the State of California.

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2.4 COMMUTE CHARACTERISTICS 2.4.1 Destination and Duration Seventy-six Dunsmuir residents travel outside of the city for work. This is higher than that found in both the County and the State (Figure 2-6). This is supported by the nearly half-hour average commute time for resident commuters (Figure 2-7) which could encompass traveling to work in nearby Mount Shasta and possibly some commuters traveling to the greater Redding area. Though active transportation improvements may not benefit the current mix of commuters, improvements could still encourage non-vehicle modes for other trip purposes in Dunsmuir, such as grocery or recreation trips.

Compared to the County and State, Dunsmuir has a higher percentage of commuters traveling less than ten minutes, between 10 and 14 minutes, 15 to 19 minutes, and 20 to 24 minutes to work (Figure 2-8) This relatively high percentage of commutes less than ten minutes could indicate that there is potential to convert commutes to active modes of travel.

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2.4.2 Mode Dunsmuir has a higher – though comparable – percentage of drive-alone commuters when compared to the County and State, and the share of carpoolers is nearly equal (Figure 2-9). Dunsmuir commuters use of public transit is higher than the County and State, indicating the relative importance of transit service and access. Walking to work in Dunsmuir is also more common than in the County and State, which is consistent with the high percentage of commutes shorter than ten minutes. Though walking to work is relatively common, biking to work is nearly non-existent.

Figure 2-6 The percent of Dunsmuir workers who work somewhere other than Dunsmuir is high compared to Siskiyou County and the State.

Figure 2-7 Dunsmuir workers commute an average 29.3 minutes to work, higher than Siskiyou County and the State.

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Figure 2-8 Dunsmuir has a relatively high percentage of commuters traveling less than ten minutes, between 10 and 14 minutes, 15 to 19 minutes, and 20 to 24 minutes to work.

Figure 2-9 Dunsmuir has a relatively high percentage of commuters who use public transit and walk to work, though driving to work is relatively higher and bike commute mode share is reported as 0%. Carpooling is comparable to the County and State.

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2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

CalEnviroscreen

Several state agencies and non-profit organizations create metrics that compare the environmental health and vulnerable populations across California.

These environmental justice (EJ) metrics – or indices – are calculated and mapped per Census tract statewide. Many variables for pollution burden, socioeconomic characteristics, and housing and transportation costs are weighted and combined into a single number, then compared on a percentile basis across California. These EJ indices may be provided at many different geographic levels such as Census tracts, cities, or counties.

All of the most common EJ indices – CalEnviroscreen (CES), Healthy Places Index (HPI), and the Housing and Transportation Index (H+T) – are provided at the Census tract level. All of Dunsmuir falls within Census Tract 11 in Siskiyou County (Tract 6093001100, statewide), so this geography will be used to discuss EJ indices for Dunsmuir, except for H+T, which will be compared by jurisdiction. 84.8% of the population in this Census tract resides in Dunsmuir, so Census tract values may realistically be considered represented of the city’s residents and characteristics.

JURISDICTION

CalEnviroscreen (CES) is a commonly-used EJ index created by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and is composed of two parts: pollution burden and population characteristics. This index is ranked on a percentile basis, and areas in the higher percentiles (closer to 100%) experience a disproportionately higher amount of pollution and have lower socioeconomic capacity to adapt or cope.

The pollution burden component considers data for ozone, diesel particulates, traffic, and environmental lead, among other factors. The population characteristics component considers sensitivities like individuals with asthma or the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, as well as socioeconomic factors like educational attainment, poverty, unemployment, and cost of housing.

Dunsmuir ranks in the 38th percentile statewide for the overall CES score. The pollution burden percentile is 11, and the population characteristics percentile is 65. Table 2-1 shows how these values compare to other jurisdictions in the region.

In this comparison, Dunsmuir ranks the lowest in overall CES score and pollution burden, and is the median for population characteristics.

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POLLUTION

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Dunsmuir

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11

65

Mount Shasta

40

20

55

Weed

50

45

50

Yreka

58

31

73

Redding

64

42

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Table 2-1: Comparison of CES percentiles across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. For Yreka and Redding, the values given are for highest-scoring Census tract.

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2.6 CALIFORNIA HEALTHY PLACES INDEX California Healthy Places Index (HPI) is an EJ index created by the Public Health Alliance of Southern California that measures “Policy Action Areas” that are positively associated with greater life expectancy at birth, such as education, socioeconomics, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, housing, and healthcare access. This index is ranked on a percentile basis, and Census tracts that are in the lowest percentiles (closer to 0%) rank low on several components of the index.

Dunsmuir ranks in the 22.7th percentile statewide for HPI, which is lower than the Siskiyou County average of 33.9. Dunsmuir also ranks in the bottom half for all “Policy Action Areas” except “Neighborhood” and “Clean Environment”.

Factors for the “Neighborhood” component include park access, retail density, and tree canopy, for a composite “Neighborhood” score which ranks Dunsmuir higher than 95.5% of all Census tracts in California. Factors for the “Clean Environment” component include diesel and other particulate matter, drinking water contaminants, and ozone, for a composite “Clean Environment” score which ranks Dunsmuir higher than 99.7% of all Census tracts in California. The lowest-scoring “Policy Action Area” for Dunsmuir is “Economic,” which includes factors such as percent of population above poverty, percent employed, and per capita income. Dunsmuir ranks above only 15.7% of all Census tracts in California for this combined score.

Regionally, Dunsmuir ranks the lowest in HPI when compared to other cities in the region.

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Dunsmuir

22.66

Mount Shasta

47.38

Weed

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Yreka

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Redding

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Table 2-2: Comparison of HPI percentiles across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. For Yreka and Redding, the values given are for highest-scoring Census tract.

2.7 HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION INDEX

Figure 2-10 HPI results for Dunsmuir

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The Housing and Transportation Index (H+T) provides a metric of affordability and locational efficiency based on the cost of housing and commute transportation as a percent of income. The income level used for comparison is kept constant per county and represents the median household income. The percentages in can be interpreted as the cost impact of housing and transportation on the typical household in the county.

Housing (H) + Transportation (T) Costs as a % of Median Income (H+T) JURISDICTION

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Weed

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25

29

Yreka

54

27

27

Redding

56

31

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Siskiyou County

65

31

34

Shasta County

59

31

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Table 2-3: Comparison of H+T costs across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties.

Redding and Shasta County use a different median income for comparison than the locations in Siskiyou County.

Of all Siskiyou County local jurisdictions compared in Table 2-3 Comparison of H+T costs across jurisdictions in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. Redding and Shasta County use a different median income for comparison than the locations in Siskiyou County. Dunsmuir residents on average spend the highest cumulative percentage of their income on housing and transportation (61%). The average for all of Siskiyou County is 65%. Dunsmuir also spends the highest percent of income on transportation alone – 30 percent - for all jurisdictions in this comparison other than Siskiyou County overall. For Dunsmuir residents, this translates to an average of $13,519 spent on transportation annually.

2.8 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

2.8.1 Pedestrian Facilities The existing pedestrian facilities in Dunsmuir consist of sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, stairs, a Class 1 multi-purpose path, and a paved path in Tauhindali Park. Refer to Figure 2-11 and Figure 2-12 for maps of these features in northern and southern Dunsmuir.

To better highlight gaps in the network, sidewalks are mapped to show where none exist, or where there are “missing” sidewalks.

Crosswalks and curb ramps are mapped for each leg of the intersection where they exist.

Stairs are mapped where they are provided as major alternatives to or in place of sidewalks, like on Pine Avenue. There are other staircases or steps constructed for pedestrian use to step down from high curbs in downtown Dunsmuir, but these are not mapped.

A Class 1 multi-use path that runs adjacent to and separated from the roadway for 0.2 miles. There are crosswalks at both the north and south ends of the path for pedestrian crossing.

The paved path in Tauhindali Park is a recreational pedestrian facility because it does not provide a continuous connection to destinations outside of the park or to other facilities that provide connections.

2.8.2 Bicycle Facilities The only commute-based bicycle infrastructure in the city is in northern Dunsmuir: a 300-foot northbound Class 2 bike lane on Dunsmuir Avenue, connected to Class 1 multi-use path that runs adjacent to and separated from the roadway for 0.2 miles.

The paved path in Tauhindali Park is a recreational bike facility because it does not provide a continuous connection to destinations outside of the park or to other facilities that provide connections.

The active transportation network in Dunsmuir is incomplete and aging. Residential streets are largely missing sidewalks and existing sidewalks need repair. The bicycle network is largely non-existent, the only commute-based bicycle infrastructure being a short Class 2 bike lane on Dunsmuir Avenue in northern Dunsmuir that leads to a short Class 1 multi-use path.

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Figure 2-11 Pedestrian facilities in northern Dunsmuir.

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Figure 2-12 Pedestrian facilities in southern Dunsmuir.

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Figure 2-13 Bicycle facilities in northern Dunsmuir.

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2.9 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND COMFORT 2.9.1 Collisions From 2012 to 2021, two pedestrian collisions and no bike collisions have been reported in Dunsmuir. The pedestrian collisions occurred at Dunsmuir Avenue at Wood Street (2014), and Oak Street at Shasta Avenue (2015). Both are in downtown Dunsmuir.

Additional collisions resulting in resulting in pedestrian fatalities have been reported by City staff. A death of a pedestrian occurred at Dunsmuir Avenue at Willow Street, the intersection between the post office and supermarket.

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3.1 COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUMMARY The Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan was developed with an emphasis on robust community engagement. From November 2022 to November 2023, the Project Team engaged community members, businesses, community-based organizations, and decision-makers from the City and regional agencies to inform the development of the plan. Together, the Project Team conducted an extensive outreach and engagement process, to affirm community values, needs, and aspirations; identify and evaluate key issues; and develop a prioritized list of projects, solutions, and designs for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements around the city. This effort included a sequence of in-person and virtual public participatory activities, summarized below.

» Advisory Group Meetings (November 2022 - August 2023) » Meeting #1 on November 1, 2022 » Meeting #2 on April 13, 2023 » Meeting #3 on August 16, 2023 » Virtual Engagement (February 2023 - February 2024) » Community survey » Interactive Comment map » Promotional email campaigns » Community Design Charrette (June 2023) » Pop-ups (August 2023 to October 2023) » Planning Commission (August 9, 2023) » Dunsmuir Farmer’s Market (September 21, 2023) » Dunsmuir High School (October 17, 2023) » Workshop on the Draft Plan (October 18, 2023) » Council Meeting Plan Approval (February, 2024)

3.1.1 Community Engagement Advisory Group Community engagement kicked off with the convening of an Advisory Group to provide project guidance from Winter 2022 to Fall 2023. The Advisory Group helped identify important sensitivities to consider and pertinent information regarding the conditions, history, and needs of the community. They were consulted to develop ideas, format, and timing for community outreach activities; determine strategies to engage all segments 56

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of the community, and maximize participation at all public events. Participants included city staff, school district staff, chamber of commerce staff, and other representatives that reflected the community’s demographics and perspectives. The Advisory Group meetings followed a hybrid format to be convenient for participants.

Meeting #1 on November 1, 2022 The Project Team kicked off community engagement on November 1, 2022, with the first Advisory Group meeting to introduce participants to the project. Members of the Advisory Group, guided by the Project Team participated in a walk audit to asses the northwestern section of the City followed by the roadways near the elementary school to the east of I-5. Following the audit, the Project Team conducted an interactive activity to reflect on existing issues, barriers, and potential solutions and the preliminary outreach and engagement strategy.

Meeting #2 on April 13, 2023 The second meeting focused on the findings of the Existing Conditions research and preparation for the Community Design Charrette. The project team consulted with members of the Advisory Group about strategies for engaging underserved residents.

Public Promotion All public events were advertised through the project stakeholder lister of 95 email contacts, the City’s website and social media, press release, on-site distribution and display of flyer’s at City facilities, local businesses, and public announcement boards throughout Dunsmuir, and an Every Door Direct Mail campaign to 1,065 residents and business registered with the U.S. Postal Service. Members of the Advisory Group supported the distribution of outreach materials through key community Facebook groups and pages. A dedicated website was created to host information about project updates, key documents, and upcoming events. The website also featured an interactive comment map and a community survey. Appendix B includes a sample of the flyer’s distributed for all public events.

Meeting #3 on August 16, 2023 In this meeting, the Project Team provided an update on the feedback received during the June 2023 Design Charrette, discussed initial project recommendations and prioritization, and began planning for the October 2023 Recommendations Workshop.

3.2 VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT The Project Team developed a dedicated website to ensure a robust engagement process that would allow equitable access and participation of a diverse audience. The project website served as a tool to help community members familiarize themselves with the project, stay informed about the latest updates and public events, and participate in feedback opportunities that contributed to the development of the Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan.

Dunsmuir ATP - Project Website The project website launched on February 2023, in coordination with a promotional campaign, supported by members of the Advisory Group. The website featured an interactive comment map for community members to write comments and concerns about specific streets and intersections, related to walking, biking, and driving in Dunsmuir.

In total, the Project Team received 81 comments, in categories such as bicyclist concern, missing sidewalk, pedestrian concern, common destinations, bus concern, missing curb Ramp, ADA truncated domes, areas for traffic calming, driving concern, railroad and train concern, among others.

Dunsmuir ATP - Community Survey Results Along with the project website, the Project Team released a survey to learn from community members about the issues, challenges, and opportunities in Dunsmuir. A total of 72 surveys were completed, of those, 80.56% identified as Dunsmuir residents, 31.94% as Dunsmuir workers, and 38.89% as property owners. Of the 80.56% that identified as residents, 79.17% indicated they live in the city yearround. A total of 33.33% of respondents indicated they live in northern Dunsmuir, and 54.17% indicated they live in south Dunsmuir (south of Tauhindali Park and Dunsmuir Ave bridge). A summary of the feedback received for key questions is available in the following pages and Appendix B. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Figure 3-1: Kick-Off Event - Project Team and members of the Advisory Group engage with the feedback boards,brainstorm solutions to the challenges for pedestrians, and conduct a walking audit.

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Community Engagement Numbers Project Surveys

2

Completed Surveys

72

Walk Audits

1

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Charrette

Pop-Up Events

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People’s residency in the area: » 79.1% of People Live in Dunsmuir Year-Round and are Full-Time Residents » 9.7% Seasonal Residents, Mostly Summer » 9.7% Not Residents » 1.3% Seasonal Resident, Mostly Winter

Are you or anyone in your household a K-12 Student? » 81% Are Not K-12 Students » 19% Are K-12 Students Those who answered Yes attend: » Dunsmuir Elementary » Dusnmuir High School » McCloud Elementary » Northern United Charter - Mt. Shasta » Two Rivers Charter School » Golden Eagle » Butterville Elementary Those who do attend school get to school via: » 17% Driving/Carpool » 3% Walking

People Most Often Get to Work Via: » 43% Not Applicable » 42% Drive/Carpool » 6% Walk » 3% Bike » Other (4 people work from home + 1 Taxi)

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How do you get to businesses and services in downtown Dunsmuir?

80.5% - Drive 55.5% - Walk 23.6% - Bike 2.7% - Not Applicable 1.3% Other (Taxi/Shuttle) 0.0% - Bus

How often do you walk in Dunsmuir, other than from your car to your final destination?

37.5% - Daily 26.3% - 2-4 Days per Week 13.8% - A Few Times a Month 12.5% A Few Times a Year 9.7% - Never

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I walk in Dunsmuir for . . .

79.1% - Recreation or Exercise 62.5% Errands 9.7% - Commuting 6.9% - Not Applicable 5.5% - Other

How often do you bike in Dunsmuir?

50.0% Never 19.4% A Few Times a Month 19.4% A Few Times a Year 6.9% 2-4 Days per Week 4.1% - Daily

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I bike in Dunsmuir for . . .

50.0% - Not Applicable 44.4% - Recreation or Exercise 20.3% - Errands 8.3% Commuting 1.3% - Other

What kinds of activities do you do in and around Dunsmuir?

Other Shop/Dine at Local Businesses Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)/Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Fall Color Viewing/Photography Snow Sports (Skiing/Snowboarding, Ice Climbing, Ice Skating) Water Activities (Fish, Boat/Kayak, etc.)

Bike Hike Camp

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What improvements would encourage you to WALK more throughout the City?

56.9% Multi-use paths (paved trails) 48.6% More sidewalks 38.8% Rest areas with seating and shade 34.7% Street lighting 34.7% Safer street crossings 33.3% Other 18.0% Wider sidewalks

What improvements would encourage you to BIKE more throughout the City?

Other Bike Safety Signage Bikeshare Program Bike Parking Street Lighting Bike Pathway from Street Bike Lanes on Street

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Where do you access trails in the Dunsmuir Area?

77.7% Botanical Garden 72.2% Hedge Creek Falls 70.8% Tahuindali Park 18.0% Other 11.1%

What other forms of transportation would you like to see made available throughout the City?

41.6% Bike/Electric Bike Rentals 40.2% Shuttles 30.5% Other 23.6% Bikeshare (App-based) 16.6% Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)

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Open-Ended Question Comments “We need a trail from PCT all the way north to hedge creek that is safe and accessible for walking and biking.”

“Connecting the trail from botanical garden South to town would be ideal.”

Trails “Better street trails, particularly around the river.”

“Poorly maintained trails between Tahuidali Park and Botanical Gardens.”

“Trail Connection to PCT trail for bikes.”

“We love the idea of a Dunsmuir to Shasta River Trail!”

Total Comments

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“Repair streets and sidewalks from tree root damage.”

“Sidewalk repairs needed.”

Sidewalks “Sidewalk pavement is uneven and unsafe.”

“First priority would be to fix existing sidewalks. They are trip hazards.”

“Sidewalks are rough, uneven for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.”

Total Comments

12

“Safer bike areas.”

“Let’s fix the speeding problem on Dunsmuir and Sacramento Avenue.”

“Would like to see the needs of the senior population addressed (particularly access for those with mobility issues).”

Safety

“More stop sign on Dunsmuir Avenue.”

“Nowhere to walk when it snows.

Have to walk dogs on road.

Dangerous and gets splashy.”

Total Comments

11

“Too many cars clog up the street space.”

“More public green spaces.”

Activate Spaces “More charming local businesses.”

“Create abundant opportunities for citizens to create businesses integrated in the transportation network and most importantly food security.”

Total Comments

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Maintenance

Total Comments

“Replace trees that have been removes in Historic District, night lighting across Dunsmuir Boulevard, and repainting of lane lines.”

“Maintenance department clean debris , snow sand, fallen tree branches and garbage from ALL streets not just Dunsmuir Avenue.”

8

“Cleaner areas,more lighting,doggie clean up stations . . . ”

“Bus shelters need updating.”

Transportation “Need transportation during evacuations.”

“Taxi and para-transit needed.”

“Mini trains, trolleys, something to trademark for Dunsmuir to sell for tourism.”

“A better bus plan dial a ride,set routes inside city and more frequent bus trips to other cities.

“Need more passenger rail service and city bus.”

Total Comments

8

“Carpooling parking.”

Parking “Please encourage local business to add bike/ scooter parking.”

“Don’t require businesses and residential housing to provide car parking.”

“Create more Downtown (or nearby) parking.”

“More downtown secure bike parking.”

Total Comments

7

“I want to see e-scooter or e-bike rentals.”

“I would love to see some electric rickshaws or [something] similar designed to look like a mini train for peak Downtown times and event.”

Total Comments

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3.3 COMMUNITY DESIGN CHARRETTE Community Design Charrette In the weeks leading to the Community Design Charrette, City staff leveraged events such as the Business Mixer, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, and the Family Fun Night, hosted by the Community Resource Center, to connect with community members, share information about the project, and encourage participation in the community survey and the Design Charrette.

The Project Team decided to hold a multi-day Community Design Charrette concurrent with activities from Railroad Days 2023. The purpose of the charrette was to engage with multiple stakeholders including residents, those from neighboring communities who work in Dunsmuir, City staff, business owners, representatives from local organizations, and the school district, among others. During the Design Charrette, the Project Team gathered information to identify objectives for the plan and obtained a better understanding of the challenges and issues the active transportation plan should address.

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Participants in the Design Charrette reviewed a series of informational boards featuring possible transportation infrastructure and features, and maps of existing active transportation infrastructure in Dunsmuir. The majority of the discussion between the participants and the Project Team centered around priorities for pedestrian, and bicycle improvements, with some conversations about traffic calming strategies that could be implemented in Dunsmuir. Participants provided input through voting and mapping exercises. Following the workshop, an online version of the boards and the community survey were deployed through the stakeholder listers so those who could not attend in person could provide feedback.

Day 3 - June 17, 2023 For the third day, the Project Team focused on confirming challenges and potential solutions to respond to community needs, by collecting feedback on key issues and desired solutions from the general public during pop-up events and interpreting feedback heard to date.

To leverage the attendance generated by Railroad Days activities, the Project Team set up pop-ups in Hedge Creek Falls, a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and at upper Pine Street during the Railroad Days parade. The Project Team used maps of the existing active transportation infrastructure, and informational boars during the pop-ups to get input on key issues, opportunities, and potential solutions from community members and visitors. The Project Team also deployed printed versions of the community survey during the pop-ups.

Key takeaways from the feedback received during the charrette included: » The City has good bones for walking, people already walk all over town, despite the current conditions. » Participants want to see more connections within Dunsmuir and nearby towns such as McCloud, Mt. Shasta, and Castella. » Improvements like bike routes, lanes, and trails, would encourage people of all ages to bike more in the City. » Connecting schools with safe bike lanes and walking routes is a priority for many residents. » For pedestrian improvements, participants shared concerns about current pedestrian crossings. Desire for enhanced pedestrian crossings that create safe conditions for all users. » There are many opportunities for beautification through gateway signage and wayfinding. » Additional features like bike parking and racks around downtown, and other key destinations in Dunsmuir. » Desire for additional methods of engagement beyond online and email campaigns to engage a larger number of community members.

Day 4 - June 18, 2023 On the fourth day of the multi-day charrette, the Project Team focused on refining the preliminary recommendations. The Project Team hosted an Open House at the local brewery where residents and other community reviewed the work in progress, interacted with the Project Team, and provided feedback on the preliminary concepts and recommendations. Participants engaged through a series of dot voting exercises, mapping activities, and a survey.

Following the Community Design Charrette, the Project Team deployed a Dunsmuir ATP brochure, through the Every Door Direct Mail, a service offered by the US Postal Service, to ensure Dunsmuir residents and business owners learned about the project and opportunities to get involved in the planning effort. The Project Team mailed a total of 1,065 Dunsmuir ATP brochures to USPS-registered addresses within city boundaries.

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Figure 3-2: Community members engage with the Project Team during the Multi-day Charrette to provide feedback on the challenges, preferences, and future opportunities in Dunsmuir.

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3.4 POP-UPS A series of pop-up activities were conducted from August 2023 to October 2023 to collect feedback on preliminary recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

Planning Commission Pop-Up On August 9, 2023, the Project Team participated in a Planning Commission meeting to provide an update on the public engagement efforts, results from the community survey, and comment map and presented the preliminary recommendations and opportunities for feedback. A total of six members of the planning commission were present for the presentation and activities.

Farmer’s Market Pop-Up On the week of September 18, 2023, the Project Team hosted a pop-up at the Farmer’s Market, with support from the City of Dunsmuir Mayor, to present the revised preliminary recommendations using maps displaying bicycle and pedestrian networks. The Project Team engaged with visitors and residents about the project, visited local businesses to distribute fliers, and invited community members to participate in the October Draft Plan Workshop.

Key takeaways from the feedback received during the pop-up activities included: » Overall, feedback on the preliminary pedestrian and bicycle recommendations was overwhelmingly positive. Participants felt that the recommendations addressed community needs and desires while prioritizing the most needed improvements. » Desire for more bike and pedestrian amenities, such as rest areas with benches and repair stations, and bike parking, as part of the revised recommendations. » Concerns about costs impacting the prioritization of projects. Planning Commission recommended identifying community priority projects based on modes, without considering cost components.

Dunsmuir High School: Transportation and Visioning Pop-Up The Project Team reached out to the Dunsmuir High School Principal to coordinate a Transportation and Visioning Pop-up where students could learn more about the Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan. The event took place on October 17, 2023.

The Project Team facilitated a visioning exercise where students focused on identifying ideas and solutions to help shape the future of transportation in the community. The students also had the opportunity to review the preliminary pedestrian and bicycle recommendations and provide input through table mapping and an interactive polling exercise.

Figure 3-3: Community members engage with Mayor Lucchesi and boards that show preliminary pedestrian and bicycle networks.

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3.5 WORKSHOP ON THE DRAFT PLAN The Draft Plan Workshop was held on the evening of October 18, 2023, to review the core concepts and recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle projects before the release of the Draft Active Transportation Plan. The Project Team provided a summary of the engagement process and technical analysis that led to the recommended projects. Following the presentation, a series of interactive voting and mapping exercises, and prioritization activities was facilitated so participants can ask questions specific to each one of the featured projects and provide input on their preferences.

Figure 3-4: Project Team engages with community members during the Draft Plan Workshop presentation that featured board with pedestrian and bicycling recommendations.

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Recommendations

4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS OVERVIEW This chapter includes project recommendations meant to enhance multi-modal transportation throughout Dunsmuir and the surrounding areas. The recommendations are designed to help the City allocate funds as they become available and compete for grant funds as opportunities arise. The chapter begins with an overview of the different types of built infrastructure that have been designed throughout California. Although this “Street Toolkit” includes active transportation recommendations that may be found in urban and suburban areas, as compared to the rural/mountainous character of the area, it’s meant to serve as a general guide as trends and policies evolve.

The recommended infrastructure projects include both the citywide recommendations and priority project concepts, which go into further detail. The citywide bicycle and pedestrian network is identified with the top five priority projects laid out as cut sheets which contain vital conceptual improvement alternatives and planning-level recommendations that can be further evaluated through future design and engineering efforts. The end of this chapter includes programs that support active transportation such as education campaigns, community events, or metrics tracking.

4.1.1 Bicycle Facilities Class I: Multi-Use Paths Class I multi-use paths (frequently referred to as “bicycle paths”) are physically separated from motor vehicle travel routes, with exclusive rights-of-way for non-motorized users like bicyclists and pedestrians. They require physical buffers to ensure safety and comfort of the user.

Class I: Multi-Use Paths

Class II: Bicycle Lanes Bicycle lanes are one-way facilities that carry bicycle traffic in the same direction as the adjacent motor vehicle traffic. They are typically located along the right side of the street (although can be on the left side) and are between the adjacent travel lane and curb, road edge, or parking lane. They are not physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.

Class II: Bicycle Lanes

Class III: Bicycle Routes A bicycle route is a suggested bicycle corridor marked by signs designating a preferred street between destinations. They are recommended where traffic volumes and roadway speeds are 35 mph or less.

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Class III: Bicycle Routes

Shared Lane Markings (“Sharrows”) The shared lane marking is commonly used where parking is allowed adjacent to the travel lane.

It is now common practice to center them within the typical vehicular travel route in the rightmost travel lane to ensure adequate separation between bicyclists and parked vehicles. Many cities install sharrows over a green background to enhance visibility.

Shared Lane Markings (“Sharrows”)

Green-Colored Transition Striping Intersection or mid-block crossing markings indicate the intended path of bicyclists. Colored striping can be used to highlight conflict areas between bicyclists and vehicles, such as where bicycle lanes merge across motor vehicle turn lanes.

Advisory Bicycle Lane An advisory bicycle lane is a preferred space for bicyclists and motorists to operate on narrow streets that would otherwise be a shared roadway. Roads with advisory bike lanes accommodate low to moderate volumes of two-way motor vehicle traffic and provide a safer space for bicyclists with little or no widening of the paved roadway surface.

Due to their reduced cross section requirements, advisory bike lanes have the potential to open up more roadways to accommodate comfortable bicycle travel.

Green-Colored Transition Striping

Advisory Bicycle Lane

Signage and Wayfinding Signage and wayfinding on all streets and bicycle routes are intended to identify routes to both bicyclists and drivers, provide destination information and branding, and to inform all users of changes in roadway conditions.

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Crossbike / Toucan crossing This type of crossing allows bicycles and pedestrians to cross the intersection together, hence the name “two can.” This treatment can have varying designs such as separated crosswalks adjacent together to separate the two modes when crossing the street. Some treatments may include a green bicycle crosswalk or “crossbike”, to further delineate the space, but also add continuity with existing bicycle facilities that may also be painted green.

Actuated Active Warning Beacons Active warning beacons are user-actuated amber flashing lights that supplement warning signs at unsignalized intersections and mid-block crosswalks. Active warning beacons should be used to alert drivers to yield where bicyclists have the right-of-way crossing a road. They can also be used where bicycles must share the road in constrained and visibility constrained areas like tunnels and possible freeway interchanges.

Crossbike / Toucan Crossing

4.1.2 Trail Amenities Underpasses / Culverts Large culverts can be used for both stormwater management and to improve access between two challenging areas. Culverts can be designed as underpasses for trails or multi-use paths. Their overall location, height, lighting, and visibility are key to their long term success. Culverts can be expensive, but when located correctly, they can dramatically enhance the safety of a crossing for trail users.

Actuated Active Warning Beacons

Retaining Walls Retaining walls are generally used to retain earth or other materials laterally in areas that have been disturbed. Retaining walls can vary widely but commonly materials and styles include stone and reinforced concrete.

Underpass / Culverts

Stone walls Stone (masonry) retaining walls are built from bricks, blocks, stone and precast art stone. These are generally used in areas that only need minimal height retention and that do not require extensive engineering. Stone walls tend to be aesthetically pleasing and can easily match the local theme.

Stone Walls

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Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls Reinforced concrete retaining walls are typically used in challenging areas that require walls with varying heights. Reinforced concrete retaining walls can resist larger loads of lateral pressure depending on their specific design. Concrete retaining walls can include cantilever counterfort, and gravity poured designs.

Prefabricated Bridge Crossing Prefabricated bridges are used to provide a continuous connection over difficult terrains. They are typically built in a separate location and then transported to the project site for installation. Prefabricated bridges have a quick assembly rate and are less susceptible to weather delays.

Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls

These types of bridges are often out in less populated areas,in higher elevations, and rough terrain, so they are typically designed to withstand varying weather conditions such as storms, snow, and long-lasting, icy conditions.

Types of bridge material include:

Steel Steel bridges hold high strength and stiffness, are corrosion resistant, and have more of a design flexibility. The cost is relatively lower and has a longer span as weathering steel is more durable and maintenance-free.

Prefabricated Bridge Crossing

Composite Lumber Composite lumber is lightweight, corrosion resistant, and maintenance-free. Cost is moderate, but holds for short spans, lower strength and requires reinforcement.

Aluminum Aluminum bridges are high strength, lightweight, offer quick installation, and are corrosion resistant. The cost is lower, but custom aluminum designs beyond railings become very expensive.

Steel Prefabricated Bridge Crossing

Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) (FRP) has high strength and stiffness, is lightweight, has design flexibility, and is maintenance free. The cost is high, but offers more structural reinforcement than wood for longer spans.

Treated Lumber Treated lumber is lightweight and has a lower cost point. It has lower strength reinforcement, slower installation, less corrosion resistance, and higher maintenance is required.

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4.1.3 Traffic Calming Traffic calming involves changes in street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures to reduce traffic speeds and/or cut-through motor vehicle traffic volumes. The intent of traffic calming is to alter driver behavior and to improve street safety, livability, and other public purposes. Other techniques consist of operational measures such as police enforcement and speed displays.

Roundabouts/Traffic Circles A roundabout is a circular intersection with yield control at its entry that allows a driver to proceed at controlled speeds in a counter-clockwise direction around a central island. Roundabouts are designed to maximize motorized and non-motorized traffic through their innovative design that includes reconfigured sidewalks, bikeway bypasses, high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian flashing beacons, and other traffic measures. Roundabouts can be implemented on most streets but may require additional right-of-way.

A traffic circle is a small-scale traffic calming measure commonly applied at uncontrolled intersections on low volume, local residential streets. They lower traffic speeds on each approach and typically avoid or reduce right-of-way conflicts because the overall footprint is smaller compared to roundabouts. Traffic circles may be installed using simple markings or raised islands but are best accompanied with drought-tolerant landscaping or other attractive vertical elements.

Roundabouts

Traffic Circles

Signals and Warning Devices Traditional pedestrian signals with countdown timers remain the gold standard for high quality pedestrian crossings, although some cases warrant new signal technologies. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are special signals used to warn and control traffic at unsignalized locations to assist pedestrians in crossing a street via a marked crosswalk. PHBs include a “red phase” requiring vehicles to come to a full stop while RRFBs are yield stops. Either of these devices should be installed at locations that have pedestrian desire lines and that connect people to popular destinations such as schools, parks, and retail. Research has shown that PHBs tend to have a 90 percent motorist compliance rate versus RRFBs, which tend to have an 80 percent motorist compliance rate. Traditional pedestrian signals with countdown timers at signalized intersections tend to have a near 100 percent compliance rate. Signals and warning devices should be paired with additional pedestrian improvements where ap80

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Speed Displays

propriate, such as curb extensions, enhanced crosswalk markings, lighting, median refuge islands, corresponding signage, and advance yield markings to mitigate multiple threat crashes on multi-lane roadways.

Speed Displays Speed displays measure the speed of approaching vehicles by radar and inform drivers of their speeds using an LED display. Speed displays contribute to increased traffic safety because they are particularly effective in getting drivers traveling ten or more miles per hour over the speed limit to reduce their speed.

Traffic Diverters

Traffic Diverters A traffic diverter is a roadway design feature placed in a roadway to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering into or exiting from the street, or both.

Centerline Removal Centerline striping should be applied according to the guidance provided in Chapter 3: Markings of the MUTCD. Caution should be used in applying centerline striping alone, as it may give drivers a sense of ownership of their half of the road and thereby increase speeding. A better treatment may be to provide edge lines with no centerline, indicating to drivers that they must share the two-way space with all traffic, especially in neighborhood streets.

Centerline Removal

4.1.4 Pedestrian Treatments Enhanced Crosswalk Markings Enhanced crosswalk markings are designed to both guide pedestrians and to alert drivers of a crossing location. The bold pattern is intended to enhance visual awareness. Cities in Southern California often install “Continental” style or “Ladder” style markings due to their higher contrast on a roadway.

Curb Extensions Curb extensions extend the curb line outward into the travel way, reducing the pedestrian crossing distance. Typically occurring at intersections, they increase pedestrian visibility, reduce the distance a pedestrian must cross, and reduce vehicular delay. Curb extensions must be installed in locations where they will not interfere with bicycle lanes or separated bikeways. If both treatments are needed, additional design features such as ramps, or half-sized curb extensions should be considered. For snow maintenance, curb extensions can be designed with tapered front ends and vertical delineation to allow snow plows to clear and move over the curbs.

Enhanced Crosswalk Marking

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Refuge Islands Refuge islands provide pedestrians and bicyclists a relatively safe place within an intersection and midblock crossing to pause and observe before crossing the next lane of traffic.

Mid-Block Crossings Mid-block crossings provide convenient locations for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross thoroughfares in areas with infrequent intersection crossings or where the nearest intersection creates substantial out-of-direction travel. Mid-block crossings should be paired with additional traffic-control devices such as traditional Pedestrian Signals, PHBs, RRFBs, LED enhanced flashing signs, and/or refuge islands.

Mid-Block Crossings

Senior Zones Designated senior zones can be enhanced with street signage, increased crossing times at traffic signals, benches, bus stops with shelters, and pedestrian lighting.

Special Intersection Paving and Crosswalk Art Special intersection paving and crosswalk art provide unique opportunities at intersections to highlight crossings or key civic or commercial locations, while breaking the visual monotony of asphalt. Intersection paving treatments and crosswalk art can integrate context-sensitive colors, textures, and scoring patterns.

Special Intersection Paving

Paving treatments and crosswalk art do not define a crosswalk and should not be seen as a safety measure. Standard transverse or longitudinal high visibility crosswalk markings are still required.

Lighting Pedestrian-scale lighting provides many practical and safety benefits, such as illuminating the path and making crossing walkers and bicyclists more visible to drivers. Lighting can also be designed to be fun, artistic, and interactive.

Sidewalk Treads

Lighting

Sidewalk treads or anti-slip solutions can be explored where sloping sidewalks are installed to provide additional slip resistance. The City of Seattle has installed concrete treads on some sidewalks to help with snowy or rainy conditions. There is no guidance for these treads but they can be an experimental treatment in steep conditions.

Sidewalk Heating Sidewalk heating is installed as either heating mats or cables running underneath the sidewalks to melt any snow away from the surface. This ensures that sidewalks, ramps or stairs stay ice-free during the snow periods.

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Sidewalk Heating

4.1.5 Transit Stop Amenities Transit stop amenities such as shelters with overhead protection, seating, trash receptacles, and lighting are essential for encouraging people to make use of public transit. Shelters allow refuge from the winter snow, rain and summer heat.

4.1.6 Placemaking Parklets Parklets are made by converting one or two parking stalls into spaces for outdoor seating, public art, or other outdoor amenities that improve the streetscape experience.

Community Art

Parklets

Displaying community art is a great way to engage the residents. Community art projects can include murals, sculptures, crosswalk art, or sidewalk chalk art.

Furnishings and Public Art Transit shelters, bicycle racks, seating, and public art provide important amenities for functionality, design, and vitality of the urban environment. They announce that the street is a safe and comfortable place to be and provide visual detail and interest.

Wayfinding Signage Wayfinding signage is a fundamental element of a comprehensive bicycling, walking, and trail network.

Effective wayfinding systems communicate designated corridors, destinations, and other points of interest throughout a community. Wayfinding signage should be designed with local design aesthetics in mind.

Community Art

Monument Sign Monument signs can serve as powerful tools that welcome people to visit, engage, and enjoy a space or area in a unique way. These signs often reflect the character or personality of the culture and are usually located near popular points of interest or at intermediary gathering spaces along a corridor.

Plazas Plazas transform underutilized open areas into safer and inviting spaces for people using various modes of transportation. Plazas can accommodate shade, movable street furniture, local art, and other accessible pedestrian amenities.

Monument Sign

Woonerfs Woonerf is gaining popularity in the United States as it helps transform the street to a social and shared space for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles by eliminating continuous curbs. This forces motorists to slow down, creates room for street furniture, and a space for increased social interactions.

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4.1.7 New Mobility / Curb Management The following section highlights environmentally-friendly mobility options that complement a comprehensive transportation network. These clean energy transportation options can provide alternatives to gas-powered, single occupancy cars for travel and help reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Clean mobility and shared options also help address transportation equity by providing affordable transportation choices for lower-income households and those who are unable to drive or own a car.

Woonerf

Electric Shuttles Electric shuttles can help address gaps within a community by supplementing the existing transit network or by creating new transit routes where they currently don’t exist. Depending on make and model, electric-powered shuttles can be used to offer transit services within a specified radius. Zero emission models reduce the carbon footprint by eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.

Electric Vanpool / Carpool Vanpool and carpool programs have existed for several decades, but these services have evolved with the “electrification” the transportation industry is experiencing. Electric versions of typical 12 and 18-passenger vans are being welcomed as clean mobility options for communities.

Electric Shuttles`

4.1.8 Micro Mobility According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), the demand for walking and bicycling facilities is being addressed through micromobility all across the country. Micromobility transportation devices include typically electrically charged low-speed transportation devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters.

Docked Bikeshare

Electric Vanpool / Carpool

Docked bikeshare is a shared transport service in which bicycles or e-bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short term basis for a price or for free. Docked bikeshare systems typically include electric-assist bicycles that provide extra comfort for users. Docked bike share systems allow people to borrow a bike from a “dock” or station and return it to another dock belonging to the same system.

Scooter Share Docked Bikeshare

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Similarly to the docked bikeshare system, scooter share is an eco-friendly transportation service that allows the temporary use of e-scooters for a fee.

Scooter share systems require the borrower to return the e-scooter to a “docking” station to allow it to charge to be ready for another transient user.

Signage Traffic signage alerts drivers of what is expected ahead. It is important to advise drivers of any hazards or traffic conditions to keep everyone safe. These will be present during the cut-sheets.

» Bike Warning (W11-1) » Share the Road (W16-1P) » 3 ft to Pass (R117 CA) » Pedestrian warning signage (W15–11) » Walk on left facing traffic (R9-1) » Bike route (D11-1)

Scooter Share

Signage

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4.2 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS The proposed recommendations in this ATP are intended to improve active transportation options for community members. The list of conceptual improvement alternatives includes both bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure that improve safety and comfort for those wishing to travel within Dunsmuir and to neighboring areas. The projects were developed with input from the community, City staff, and field work verification. Infrastructure project recommendations are also supported by programmatic recommendations found at the end of this chapter.

4.2.1 Bicycle Recommendation Table 4-1: Bicycle Recommendations

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FACILITY CLASS(ES)

LENGTH (MILES)

NOTES

SEGMENT

PROJECT LOCATION

FROM

TO

1

Mott Road, Dunsmuir Avenue

City Boundary

Siskiyou Avenue

1, 2, 3

1.05

See Cut Sheets

2

Dunsmuir Avenue

Siskiyou Avenue

Florence Loop

1, 2, 3

0.62

See Cut Sheets

3

Dunsmuir Avenue, Florence Loop

Florence Loop

Spring Street 1, 3

0.34

See Cut Sheets

4

Willow Street Loop (Willow St, Dunsmuir Avenue and Oaks Street)

Dunsmuir Avenue

Dunsmuir Avenue

1,2,3 and 0.71 Pedestrian Improvements

See Cut Sheets

5

Dunsmuir Avenue

Hill Street

Valero gas station (Manfredi’s)

1, 3

0.72

See Cut Sheets

6

Dunsmuir Avenue

Sacramento Avenue

Willow Street 3

0.92

Closes the gap between two proposed projects.

Explore the combination of Class 2 bike lanes and Class 3 bike route where applicable.

7

Pioneer, Masson, Upper Soda, River Avenue, Sacramento Avenue

Dunsmuir Avenue

Sacramento Avenue and Dunsmuir Avenue

0.94

Provides connection from downtown Dunsmuir to the Botanical Gardens without bicyclists needing to navigate a highway interchange.

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SEGMENT

PROJECT LOCATION

FROM

8

Siskiyou Avenue

9

Class 1 on Valero gas Dunsmuir Ave station (I-5 NB offramp), (Manfredi’s) between I-5 & RR, connection to Railroad Park Road via Crag View Drive

10

LENGTH (MILES)

NOTES

Dunsmuir Avenue

2B, 3

1.15

North-south connection on the east of I-5 to access Dunsmuir Elementary School and the neighborhoods east of I-5. Just north of Dwight Way, explore the opportunity for a buffered bike lane with the additional right-of-way available and safety over I-5.

Crag View Drive / Railroad Park Road

1

1.07

Provides a multi use path connection to communities south of Manfredi’s.

Sacramento Avenue, Sherrer Avenue

Spring Street South City Boundary

3

1.00

Provide access between the neighborhoods along the Sacramento River and railroad to access downtown Dunsmuir.

11

Prospect Ave, Gleaves Ave, Wells Avenue

Dunsmuir Avenue

Dunsmuir Avenue

3

0.41

Neighborhood bicycle route.

12

Dunsmuir Avenue, Mott Road, Old Stage Road

City Boundary

Azalea Road overpass

3

5.27

Connection between Dunsmuir and community of Azalea.

Shared Class 3 bike route. Explore bike lanes over the I-5 interchange on Azalea Drive.

13

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Dunsmuir Avenue

FACILITY CLASS(ES)

TO

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Sacramento Avenue

3

0.10

Provides an eastwest connection between two proposed bicycle facilities on Dunsmuir Avenue and Sacramento Avenue.

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Figure 4-1: Bicycle Recommendations North

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Figure 4-2: Bicycle Recommendations Central

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Figure 4-3: Bicycle Recommendations South

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4.2.2 Traffic Calming / Pedestrian Projects The following projects entail the various traffic calming and pedestrian improvements throughout the City.

Many of these are spot treatments such as installing high-visibility crosswalks to larger projects such as roundabouts or street reconfigurations for placemaking opportunities. Streets that are candidates for additional traffic calming such as speed humps have also been identified.

Table 4-2: Traffic Calming/ Pedestrian Recommendations NUM.

RECOMMENDATION

LOCATION

1

Modified intersection. Roundabout recommended.

Placemaking opportunity

Florence Loop and Dunsmuir Avenue

2

Modified intersection. Roundabout recommended.

Placemaking opportunity

Siskiyou Avenue and Dunsmuir Avenue

3

Modified intersection. Roundabout recommended.

Placemaking opportunity

Hill Street and Dunsmuir Avenue

4

Modified intersection. Roundabout recommended.

Placemaking opportunity

Willow Street and Dunsmuir Avenue

5

Speed feedback sign

Dunsmuir Avenue and southern City boundary

6

Speed feedback sign

Dunsmuir Avenue north of Siskiyou Avenue

7

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue north of Siskiyou Avenue

8

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Wells Avenue and Dunsmuir Avenue

9

Speed table with RRFB for proposed Class 1 multiuse path

Dunsmuir Avenue and Prospect Avenue

10

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue and Caldwell Avenue

11

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue and Scarlet Way

12

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue and Spruce Streetreet

13

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue north of Cedar Street

14

Improve existing crosswalks with speed table and RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue south of Cedar Street

15

Speed table w/RRFB

Dunsmuir Avenue and Wood Streetreet

16

Install high-visibility crosswalks

Dunsmuir Avenue and Branstetter Street

17

Install high-visibility crosswalks

Dunsmuir Avenue and Oak Street

18

Install high-visibility crosswalks

Willow Street and Castle Avenue

19

Install high-visibility crosswalks

Willow Street and Shasta Avenue

20

Explore opportunity to improve placemaking and pedestrian activity

Willow Street between Dunsmuir Avenue and Sacramento Avenue

21

Explore opportunity to reconfigure Pine Street into a pedestrian plaza and amphitheater

Pine Street between Shasta Avenue and Sacramento Avenue

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Table 4-3: Streets for Recommended Speed Humps ID

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RECOMMENDATION

LOCATION

MILES

A

Speed Humps / Speed Cushions

Dunsmuir Avenue between Scarlet Way and Upper Soda Road

0.39

B

Actuated bicycle warning beacons and roundabout

Dunsmuir Avenue between I-5 southbound on ramp and Upper Soda Road Florence Loop

0.21

C

Speed Humps / Speed Cushions

Oak-Willow Connection Road, Willow Street and Oak Street between Castle Avenue and Daly Street

0.52

D

Speed Humps / Speed Cushions

Siskiyou Avenue between I-5 interchange and Dunsmuir Avenue

1.02

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Figure 4-4: Pedestrian Recommendations North

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Figure 4-5: Pedestrian Recommendations South

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4.3 PRIORITY PROJECTS The overall citywide recommendations have been separated by bicycle and pedestrian projects. However, the top five priority projects combine these elements wherever they are aligned and are depicted in Figure 4-6 and Table 4-4. These five segments are explained in further detail the following cut sheets. The cut sheets include a project summary, and conceptual design recommendations to help describe the overall design intent of each segment. Higher resolution conceptual designs can be found in Appendix A. Figure 4-6: Priority projects

Table 4-4: Priority Projects RANK

PROJECT LOCATION

FROM:

TO:

LENGTH (MILES)

1

Mott Rd, Dunsmuir Ave

City boundary

Siskiyou Avenue

1.05

2

Dunsmuir Ave

Siskiyou Ave

Florence Loop

0.62

3

Dunsmuir Ave, Florence Loop

Florence Loop

Spring St

0.34

4

Willow Street Loop (Willow St, Dunsmuir Ave and Oaks St

Dunsmuir Ave

Dunsmuir Ave

0.71

5

Dunsmuir Ave

Hill St

Valero gas station (Manfredi’s)

0.72

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Project #1 Mott Road and Dunsmuir Avenue Location: Between the northern City boundary and Dunsmuir Community Pool.

Recommendation: Class 1 Multi-use path and Class 3 Bike route

Project Length: 1.05 Miles

At a Glance

Speed Limit 35 MPH

Adjacent Land Uses: Single-family residential, retail

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Description: This project closes a gap between the existing Class 1 multi-use path on Dunsmuir Avenue and extends the multi-use path to Siskiyou Avenue. It also extends a Class 3 bicycle facility to the City boundary to the north and the Siskiyou Avenue overpass to the south, just south of the Dunsmuir Community Pool.

Continuing north of Siskiyou Avenue, a Class3 bike route is recommended due to right-of-way constraints. Increase “Share the Road” signage throughout and where possible, install bike lanes. The continuation of Mott Road provides a bicycle connection to the town of Azalea, connecting with another recommended project.

The proposed multi-use path begins just north of Siskiyou Avenue and travels on the west side of Dunsmuir Avenue to Prospect Avenue. From here, it switches to the east side where a speed table, toucan crossing and RRFB helps bicyclists and pedestrians cross the road. A roundabout is also recommended at Dunsmuir Avenue and Siskiyou Avenue for added traffic calming. The multi-use path continues on the east side of Dunsmuir Avenue until it switches sides again to connect to the existing multi-use path. Speed tables with high-visibility crosswalks and rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFB) are recommended at designated crossing locations. From the terminus of the southern end of the multi-use path, a Class 3 bike route with shared lane markings is recommended to the Dunsmuir Community Pool.

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Description

Project #2 Dunsmuir Avenue Location: Dunsmuir Avenue between Siskiyou Avenue and Florence Loop

The project closes the gap between the Dunsmuir City Park and downtown Dunsmuir and recommends a variety of bicycle facilities depending on the available right-of-way. Traveling south on Dunsmuir Avenue, Class 2 bike lanes are recommended until the I-5 off ramp where a Class 1 multi-use path is recommended on the west side of the bridge until the I-5 on ramp just south of the railroad tracks. A toucan crossing with RRFB is recommended at the I-5 on ramp intersection for bicyclists traveling north to safely access the multi-use path. From there, road constraints only allow a Class 3 bike route with shared lane markings to Florence Loop. Due to the curvilinear nature of Dunsmuir Avenue, it’s recommended to install actuated bicycle warning beacons leading into the I-5 underpass to further provide driver awareness that bicyclists are present in this section of Dunsmuir Avenue under the I-5.

Recommendation: Class 1 Multi-use path, Class 3 Bike route and Class 4 Separated bikeway

Project Length: 0.62 Miles

At a Glance

Speed Limit 25 & 15 MPH

Adjacent Land Uses: Open space, Sacramento River, small retail

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CROSSWALK

SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

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Project #3 Florence Loop and Dunsmuir Avenue Location: Between Spring Florence Loop

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Description: This project expands upon Project #2, by recommending a southbound Class 4 separated bikeway on Dunsmuir Avenue between Florence Loop and Spring Street. Due to the excess right-of-way along this stretch of Dunsmuir Avenue, a multi-use path on the east side provides bicycle and pedestrian connection from Spring Street to Florence Loop allowing access to the retail shops on Florence Loop. A Class 3 bike route along Florence Loop is recommended with shared lane markings to access the retail stores and homes.

A roundabout at Florence Loop and Dunsmuir Avenue provides additional traffic calming onto the I-5 on ramp. This roundabout will also assist all roadway users to navigate the unconventional intersection geometry. Further engineering and design will be needed.

Recommendation: Class 4 Separated bikeways, Class 1 Multi-use Path, roundabout

Project Length: 0.34 Miles

At a Glance

Speed Limit 25 MPH

Adjacent Land Uses: Single family residential, retail

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Description:

Project #4 Willow Loop

Location: Willow Street, Oak-Willow Connection Road, Oak Street and Dunsmuir Avenue

Recommendation: Class 1 Multi-use path, Class 3 Bike route

The Willow Loop provides a multi-use path to access Dunsmuir High School between Castle Avenue. In addition, Willow Street, Oak-Willow Connection Road, Oak Street and Dunsmuir Avenue are recommended to be Class 3 bike routes with shared lane markings and speed humps.

Right-of-way is fairly limited along the recommended multi-use path route. The multi-use path may need to be designed into the adjacent open space to accommodate the path. Sidewalks and an RRFB are also recommended along the front of the school. A combination of Class 3 bike routes and Class 2 bike lanes are recommended to close the gap between the multi-use path on Willow Street and Oak Street to Dunsmuir Avenue. Along Dunsmuir Avenue, speed tables with RRFBs are recommended to upgrade existing crossings at Spruce Street and Cedar Street.

Pine Street is also being recommended to be transformed into a pedestrian plaza with possibly an amphitheater south of Dunsmuir Avenue. The eastbound lane segment between Shasta Avenue and Dunsmuir Avenue can be repurposed for a pedestrian plaza. The westbound lanes can be reconfigured to continue to have vehicular access for fire and safety purposes.

Project Length: .71 Miles

At a Glance

Speed Limit 25 MPH

Adjacent Land Uses: Residential, retail and Dunsmuir High School

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Description: This project connects the City with the Valero gas station / Manfredi’s Food and Gas Depot. A multi-use path is recommended on the southbound side along Dunsmuir Avenue with high-visibility crosswalk and RRFBs at Katherine Street and just north of Dunsmuir Self Storage. The multi-use path switches to the northbound side at Dunsmuir Self Storage to directly access Manfredi’s. This project will need to be coordinated with the County of Siskiyou since it lies outside of City boundaries.

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4.4 PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS This section includes a diverse menu of programs intended to support the conceptual improvement alternatives recommended in this plan. The programs are typically organized by the Six E’s of transportation planning, commonly associated with Safe Routes to Parks, but now used for all kinds of mobility and active transportation planning processes. The Six E’s are categorized into: Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Evaluation, Equity, and Enforcement.

Encouragement

Education

Engineering

Evaluation

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Enforcement

4.4.1 Encouragement Programs

Demonstration Projects

Vehicle usage can be decreased in part by actively encouraging residents and visitors to bike, walk, and ride transit for a variety of trips and purposes.

Encouragement is all about making bicycling and walking more fun, healthy, and easy to do. In order to achieve this, the City, along with local organizations, can organize a series of activities and events that promote alternate modes of transportation and healthier lifestyles, possibly integrating it with events such as Railroad Days.

Design and install quick build bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure using temporary materials. Projects may include but are not limited to: curb extensions, sidewalks, midblock crossing, protected bike lane, parklet, etc. The purpose of the demonstration projects is to educate residents about bicycle and pedestrian safety and traffic calming as well as to obtain feedback for the solutions demonstrated.

National Bike Month in May During the month of May, cities across the country organize events and campaigns to educate people about biking and to encourage them to bike more to their destinations. Activities such as Bike Week, Bike to Work, and Bike Fridays can be organized and promoted.

Family Friendly Bike Rides Fun family-friendly summer bike rides meant to encourage bike usage. This event teaches about bicycle and road safety and can be promoted as bike tours to local destinations, such as trailheads and parks.

Open Streets Event Temporarily closing the streets to motorists allows for it to open for pedestrian use. Open Streets Events encourage people to stop and walk around the street and it encourages physical activity, increases local business, and has a positive social impact on the community.

Bike-friendly Businesses Encourage key businesses such as local restaurants, retail, campgrounds, hotels to become bike-friendly businesses to encourage people to ride and support the local economy. Bike-friendly elements include but are not limited to bike parking or storage, bike map or information, bike repair or fix-it stations, and air pumps. This could also be a space to include a transportation-related bulletin board space to leave information for residents looking to carpool or vanpool, who are offering bike maintenance, skills training classes, and community rides.

Volunteer Program Encourage resident activists to form a Dunsmuir Active Transportation or Trails Coalition to lead bicycle and pedestrian facilities maintenance. Through these programs, activities can be developed such as trail maintenance, clean up, repair and snow removal.

Bike Share Pilot Program Test a docked bike share system within the City and integrate it with a wayfinding signage program and education program.

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4.4.2 Educations Programs The City should explore carrying out public education campaigns to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

These education campaigns can help teach motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists how to share the road safely.

Bike and Pedestrian Safety Workshops A class intended to build habits and skills, and an in-depth exploration of rights and responsibilities of bicyclists, including an “on bike” maneuvers class intended to increase confidence. Participants get a free helmet and bike lights. This includes an obstacle course to teach pedestrians and bicyclists how to identify different street signs and use street infrastructure to increase safety. Youth and children navigate the obstacle course to win free helmets and lights. City staff can work with local bicycling advocates to assist with teaching students how to stay safe around street traffic using their mock-safety city.

Bike and Maintenance and Ride Workshops Bike maintenance and ride workshops can include a series of classes for youth between 12-18 years.

How to Ride Workshops might be better targeted at ages under 12. These classes teach riders how to fix and ride a bicycle. Participants learn the rules of the road, as well as their rights and responsibilities as bicyclists. These classes can offer the opportunity for participants to receive a free bike.

Motorist-Targeted Messaging Changeable message signs can be an effective tool to inform motorists of pedestrian and bicycling safety. Such messaging can also encourage drivers to be more cognizant when sharing the road with bicyclists.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign The training involves teaching participants how to safely operate a bicycle. It consists of both a sitdown discussion as well as hands-on training where participants can apply their knowledge on the road. A certified instructor may be required.

The City can assist this campaign by organizing with various community organizations to raise awareness about bicycle and pedestrian safety.

This campaign may also include tabling at community-wide events like Railroad Days or integrated into a Safe Routes to School Program.

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4.4.3 Engineering Programs The City of Dunsmuir Public Works Department is responsible for building and maintaining all public streets within the City to ensure that residents and visitors alike can travel safely and efficiently using various modes of transportation. Any improvements to the State Highway System requires coordination and approval from Caltrans. A variety of engineering tools can be used to make sure that the roadways are designed to keep bicyclists and pedestrians safe at all times. Some of these tools include street design techniques that are meant to reduce traffic congestion, decrease vehicular speeds, provide safe and clearly designated spaces for pedestrians and bicyclists to use the road and cross safely, and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort. Refer to Section 4.1 on more detail of these countermeasures.

Some examples of engineering and traffic enhancements that provide a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists include: » Traffic control signs » Pedestrian-controlled traffic control signals » Curb and high visibility pavement markings » Traffic safety monitoring » Separated bike path » Sidewalks or multi-use trail » Parking facilities

4.4.4 Evaluation Programs In order to improve programs and ensure that the bicycle and pedestrian conditions in the City are adequate, audits, traffic-safety data collection, analysis, and reporting are necessary. Additionally, surveys allow the City to gain input from users on existing issues and potential solutions.

Conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts and Review Collision Data Conduct regular bicyclist and pedestrian counts throughout the City to determine baseline mode share and subsequent changes. Conducting counts also collects information on where the most bicycling and walking occurs and assists in prioritizing and justifying projects when funding is solicited and received. Counts can also be used to study bicycling and walking trends throughout the community.

Analysis that could be conducted includes: » Changes in volumes before and after projects have been implemented » Prioritization of local and regional projects » Research on clean air change with increased bicycle use

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Counts should be conducted at the same locations and at the same times every year. Conducting counts during different seasons within the year may be beneficial to understanding the differences in bicycle and pedestrian traffic volumes based on seasonal weather. In addition, bicycle and pedestrian counts should be collected as part of any existing traffic counts. Results should be regularly recorded for inclusion in the bicycle and pedestrian report card.

Collision Data and Analysis Continue to collect and analyze pedestrian and bicyclist-related collisions evaluated to establish baseline safety conditions. Follow up analysis of pedestrian and bicycle collisions over time can give feedback on the safety improvements made, or identify areas where further improvements may be warranted. This is particularly important because bike ridership and foot traffic increases; the City can monitor and evaluate corridors and/or intersections as travel behavior changes.

Annual Surveys Online Surveys can be a cost-effective way to gather feedback on effectiveness of programs and improvements made as part of this plan. It is recommended that after improvements are implemented, the City should conduct community surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of this Plan and improvements through before and after data.

Walkability Workshop Conduct workshops to review and evaluate existing pedestrian facilities. Results from these workshops can be used to prioritize improvements and grant pursuits. These can also be integrated with other City events.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Staff Have at minimum one staff member dedicated to overseeing the implementation of the active transportation plan’s prioritized projects and program recommendations as well as measuring the ongoing impact, both through data collection and community feedback.

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4.4.5 Equity Programs

Employer Commuter Benefits

The ATP prioritizes the safety of residents and visitors through the development of multi-modal connections. Not all residents may have access to a vehicle and a number of employees may also live outside of the area, and there are no other options than to drive

Incentivize employees to take (newly implemented, if adopted) transit or carpool by providing a free or low-cost shuttle service or travel reimbursements for employees who do not reside in Dunsmuir.

Consider the Transportation Needs of Traditionally Underserved Populations Recognize the importance of addressing the barriers that prevent trips from being safe, especially for the younger and lower income populations who cannot afford, operate, or choose to forgo vehicle ownership.

Prioritize Projects in Light of Equity Considerations Agencies can aim to implement improvements in areas that are disproportionately affected by health and safety burdens, acknowledging that policies and designs that improve conditions for vulnerable groups can benefit everyone in the community.

Encourage Public Involvement Continuing collaboration with the community is an integral part of the planning process.

4.4.6 Enforcement Programs Educate Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues.

If the ultimate aim is to promote bicycling as a legitimate form of transportation, all officers should receive some form of bicycle training. Appropriate training regarding pedestrian issues and solutions should be provided as well.

Targeted Enforcement Campaign Many law enforcement departments employ targeted enforcement to educate drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians about applicable traffic laws and the need to share the road. These efforts are an effective way to expand mobility education, such as in the form of a brochure or tip card explaining each user’s rights and responsibilities.

Institute Law Enforcement Referral Process Communication process that encourages students and parents to notify the school and law enforcement of the occurrence of a crash or nearmiss during school commute trips involving auto, bus, pedestrian or bicycle transportation.

Speed Enforcement Campaign The campaign would place speed feedback trailers at specific locations where pedestrians are present. It seeks to curb speeding by warning motorists of their current speed, and thus slow down if they are going above the posted speed limit.

Parking Enforcement Campaign Once bicycle facilities have been installed, develop a campaign that educates residents to limit on-street parking during winter peak period and designate parking restrictions for snow removal, especially on streets with bicycle facilities.

Share the Road Campaign Educate motorists on how to share the road with non-motorists and new bicycle and pedestrian or traffic calming infrastructure.

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4.4.7 Maintenance Clearing snow and ice from all bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, but also at crosswalks, curb ramps, and bus stops is an essential part of making walking practical, safe, and comfortable in the winter. Clear pathways can promote and encourage year-round non-motorized use or be used as an alternative transportation mode such as cross country skiing. It will be at the discretion of the County to maintain these trails during the winter. The following provides some considerations when designing and maintaining these trails.

There are some key considerations when designing a multi-use path for maintenance and snow removal. » Total clear width between the curb face and vertical element should be at least the fleet maintenance (sweeping or snowplow) vehicle width. » Select physical buffers that are snowplow compatible (i.e., have a continuous edge such as bolt-down precast curb stop, K-Rail, or planted buffer strip with poured in place concrete). » Conduct frequent maintenance to avoid trail hazards such as potholes and debris. » Maintain posts, bollards, or other physical buffers. » Refresh striping and repair or replace damaged or faded signage. » Institute snow removal requirements at all stages of design and construction of active transportation facilities. » Consider miniature tractors, ATVs, snowmobiles and skid steers with a snow blower or snow plows to clear multi-use paths. » Limit salt usage for deicing due to its highly corrosive nature near sensitive natural environments. Explore alternative deicing solutions such as beet juice to reduce environmental impacts. Beet juice mixed with salt brine allows less salt use and can lower the freezing point of water to -20 degrees. » Continue to research alternative deicing solutions that are safe for the environment as experiments are continuously being conducted.

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Sidewalk Infill Design Considerations Sidewalks and walkways provide people with space to travel within the public right-of-way that is separated from roadway vehicles. Upgrades to existing sidewalks or new sidewalks may be attached or detached with parkway strips based on adjacent land uses, available space, shade trees and snow storage needs.

Asphalt paving As the freeze and thaw cycle begins, asphalt will expand and contract with the moisture in the air and the moisture in the ground. During winter preparations, identify any areas on sidewalks and bicycle facilities where water tends to pool. Note these locations so they can be repaired in the spring and ensure standing water is removed before it has a chance to freeze and turn to ice. Water can also penetrate underneath damaged asphalt, which may cause further cracking and potholes.

There are steps you can take to help your asphalt maintain structural integrity and high performance as the winter months pass, such as: » Repair cracks and potholes so water doesn’t pool and expand, making the pothole or crack larger. » Fill any cracks in your pavement, so water cannot seep underneath the asphalt surface and comprise the sub-base. » For snow plowing, use a rubber or polyurethane cutting edge on the blades of their plow to lessen the impact it will have on your asphalt » Set plow blades to ½” above the surface

4.4.8 Integrations of Support Facilities The City is encouraged to evaluate and identify all other forms of support facilities when carrying a project into design and engineering phase. Support facilities such as wayfinding signage, restrooms, waste and recycling receptacles, benches, picnic tables, bicycle parking, water fountains, and interpretive signage should all be considered when possible. Coordination with Caltrans is recommended since several of the proposed projects intersect with the State highway system.

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5.1 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 5.1.1 Implementation strategies The implementation of the recommendations in this ATP may vary from agency to agency. There are numerous factors that affect how quickly a project or program can move forward. Having an adopted or accepted plan such as this ATP is a critical step in this process. Showing an audience that this ATP completed tasks related to research, analyses, community engagement, and project development has become an essential component of moving planning, design, and funding processes forward. The city is encouraged to use (Table 5-1) as a guide to facilitate the implementation of the projects and programs outlined in this plan.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

ANALYSES

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1

Identify items on the City’s Capital Projects list that can incorporate recommended projects outlined in this plan.

City

Major projects are defined as a street reconfiguration of lanes, geometry, curbs, drainage systems or other major utility improvements requiring a substantial percentage of the pavement to be removed and/or replaced.

2

Integrate the recommendations and projects from this Plan into all applicable grant applications.

City

In some cases, grants could be pursued specifically for only projects identified in this plan, while in others, parts of this plan can be used to strengthen benefits for other projects.

3

Perform an Environmental Review for each project to determine level of impact, where needed.

City

Projects classified as maintenance or replacement can be considered categorical exemptions under CEQA or NEPA. AB 417 provides CEQA exemption for bicycle improvements.

Major projects affecting traffic, natural areas land, or ROW acquisitions may require full environmental review.

4

Identify sources of funding for ongoing maintenance of street enhancements.

City

Ongoing maintenance responsibilities will likely need to be identified prior to implementation.

5

Develop a volunteer program focused on City, Community implementation and sustainment.

Organizations

Utilize neighborhood residents, community leaders, and volunteers from schools, churches, community organizations and businesses.

6

Identify alternative funding sources and fund-raising opportunities.

City, Community Organizations, and Community Stakeholders

Examples include philanthropic offers, donations, endowment funds, corporate sponsorships, capital fund-raising efforts, grants, and government sources.

7

Develop employment and job creation programs that assist with the installation and maintenance of the projects in this Plan.

City

Tasks would include development of a growing grounds for street trees, the installation and ongoing maintenance of landscape elements and maintenance of public realm spaces.

8

Identify opportunities to incorporate plan recommendations and projects into proposed redevelopment projects.

City, Community Organizations

For major projects, the improvements should go beyond the immediate project parcel boundaries.

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5.2 FUNDING SOURCES The following section describes potential federal, state, regional, and local funding sources that the City can pursue to advance the recommendations in the ATP. The funding sources vary in purpose and scope, but are intended to help an agency implement active transportation, placemaking, urban greening, and other related projects. The tables in this section include information on their funding sources, a general description of the program, funding cycle, and project examples.

The City is encouraged to pursue state level grants through programs such as Caltrans’ Active Transportation Planning (ATP), Sustainable Transportation Planning grants, the Strategic Growth Council’s Sustainable Community Planning Grants, Urban Greening Grants, and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).

Table 5-2: Federal Funding Sources FUNDING SOURCE

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) https://www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=21360

2

Urban and Community Forestry Program

https://www.fs.usda.gov/ managing-land/urbanforests/ucf 3

4

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. (LWCF)

The Urban and Community Forestry is a covered program under the Agency’s Justice40 Initiative.

The program delivers 40% of the program’s investments through established and new partnerships working to support disadvantaged communities experiencing low tree canopy and environmental justice issues. (U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service & USDA)

Transportation Alternatives The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside (TA) from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides funding for a variety of https://www.fhwa. generally smaller-scale transportation projects. dot.gov/environment/ (U.S. Department of Transportation Federal transportation_alternatives/ Highway Administration)

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Nonmotorized https://www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=24324

PLAN

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The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds annually to develop non-motorized recreational trails and trails-related facilities.

(California Department of Parks and Recreation)

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Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned roads and roads on tribal land. The HSIP requires a data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety on all public roads with a focus on performance. (U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration)

NI

PLAN

X

https://highways.dot.gov/ safety/hsip 6

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity / RAISE Discretionary Grant Program

https://www. transportation.gov/ RAISEgrants 7

One Bay Area Grant (OBAG)

https://www.alamedactc. org/funding/one-bay-areagrant-program 8

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program

Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant, The Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity/ RAISE Discretionary Grant Program, funds projects that have a significant local or regional impact. (U.S. Department of Transportation)

Intended to support Alameda CTC’s Sustainable Communities Strategy by linking transportation dollars to land-use decisions and targeting transportation investments to support priority development areas (PDAs). The program was created by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for the nine-county Bay Area, and is funded with the federal Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funding sources.

EPA’s Brownfields Program supports land revitalization by providing grants and technical assistance to help communities clean up and sustainability reuse brownfield sites. The program distributes funds appropriated annually

by Congress through competitive grants, noncompetitive funding and technical assistance.

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

X

X

X

https://www.epa.gov/ brownfields/types-funding

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Community Development Block Grants

https://www.hud.gov/ program_offices/comm_ planning/cdbg 10

Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants

https://www.hud.gov/ program_offices/public_ indian_housing/programs/ ph/cn/fy23funding 11

Safe Streets and Road for All

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities through decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities for principally low- and moderateincome communities. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

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Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focus on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People, and Neighborhood.

(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. (U.S. Department of Transportation)

X

X

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https://www. transportation.gov/grants/ SS4A 12

Reconnecting Communities Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and and Neighborhoods Grant Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs Program (RCN) combine two major discretionary grants into one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Together, this combined program will be known as the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. (U.S. Department of https://www.

Transportation) transportation.gov/grants/ rcnprogram

13

Urbanized Area Formula Grants

https://www.transit.dot. gov/funding/grants/ urbanized-area-formulagrants-5307

The Urbanized Area Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 5307) makes federal resources available to governors and other recipients for transit capital and operating assistance and transportation-related planning in urbanized areas. (Federal Transit Administration)

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Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants

https://www.transit.dot. gov/bus-program 15

Formula Grants for Rural Areas

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (49 U.S.C. 5339(b)) makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities, including technological changes or innovations to modify low or no emission vehicles or facilities. (Federal Transit Administration) The Formula Grants for Rural Areas program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to states to support public transportation in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000, where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations.

The program also provides funding for state and national training and technical assistance through the Rural Transportation Assistance Program. (Federal Transit Administration)

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https://www.transit. dot.gov/rural-formulagrants-5311 16

TOD Planning Pilot Program

The Pilot Program for TOD Planning helps support FTA’s mission of improving America’s communities through public transportation by providing funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning with a new fixed guideway or core capacity transit capital investment. (Federal Transit Administration)

X

https://www.transit.dot. gov/TODPilot

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Table 5-3: State Funding Sources FUNDING SOURCE

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Sustainable Communities Planning Grants https://dot.ca.gov/ programs/transportationplanning/division-oftransportation-planning/ regional-and-communityplanning/sustainabletransportation-planninggrants

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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) https://www.hcd.ca.gov/ grants-and-funding/ programs-active/affordablehousing-and-sustainablecommunities

3

Urban Greening

https://resources.ca.gov/ grants/urban-greening 4

Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) https://www.sgc.ca.gov/ programs/tcc/

5

PLAN

The program encourages local and regional planning that advances state goals and practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission. (Caltrans) X

The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) funds land use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (California Climate Investments)

The Program supports the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce GHG emissions and provide multiple benefits. Must include at least one of the following: • Sequester and store carbon by planting trees • Reduce building energy use by strategically planting trees to shade buildings • Reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools. (California Climate Investments) The Program funds community-led development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities.

(California Climate Investments)

Office of Traffic Safety Grant The Program provides annual funds to prevent Program serious injury and death resulting from motor vehicle crashes so that all roadway users arrive at their destination safely. Funds can be used for https://www.ots.ca.gov/ bicycle and pedestrian safety. (California Office Grants/ of Traffic Safety)

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X

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Clean Mobility Options

https:// cleanmobilityoptions.org/ 7

8

The Program makes $20 million available for zeroemissions shared mobility projects (such as car sharing, bike sharing, and on-demand sharing) in disadvantaged and low-income communities, including some tribal and affordable housing communities (California Climate Investments)

The Program makes funds available for one to three implementation block grants to fund clean transportation and land use projects in disadvantaged communities. Funded projects https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our- will work together to increase community work/programs/sustainable- residents’ access to key destinations so they can transportation-equityget where they need to go without the use of a project personal vehicle (California Climate Investments)

NI

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP)

Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)

The TIRCP provides grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems, to significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. (California State Transportation Agency)

https://calsta.ca.gov/subjectareas/transit-intercity-railcapital-prog 9

Local Partnership Program (LPP)

https://catc.ca.gov/ programs/sb1/localpartnership-program

The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements. Funding includes $200M/year to improve aging Infrastructure, Road Conditions, Active Transportation, Transit and rail, Health and Safety Benefits. (California Transportation Commission)

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Local Streets and Roads (LSR) Program

https://catc.ca.gov/ programs/sb1/local-streetsroads-program 11

Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP)

https://catc.ca.gov/ programs/sb1/solutionsfor-congested-corridorsprogram 12

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) https://dot.ca.gov/ programs/local-assistance/ fed-and-state-programs/ highway-safetyimprovement-program

13

State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) https://catc.ca.gov/ programs/state-highwayoperation-and-protectionprogram

14

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

https://dot.ca.gov/ programs/local-assistance/ fed-and-state-programs/ state-transportationimprovement-program

The purpose of the program is to provide funds to cities and counties for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system.

(California Transportation Commission)

The purpose of the program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state. (California Transportation Commission)

The Program funds work on any public road or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail, or on tribal lands for general use of tribal members, that improves the safety for its users.

Project maximum funding- $10M. Solicitation varies from annually to semi-annually. (Caltrans)

The Program is the State Highway System’s “fix it first” program that funds repairs and preservation, emergency repairs, safety improvements, and some highway operational improvements on the State Highway System.

(Caltrans)

The STIP is a multi-year program adopted by the Commission for future allocations of certain state transportation funds for state highway improvements, intercity rail, and regional highway and transit improvements. Local agencies should work through their Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), County Transportation Commission, or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), as appropriate, to nominate projects for inclusion in the STIP. (Caltrans)

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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ environment/air_quality/ cmaq/ 16

Active Transportation Program (ATP)

https://dot.ca.gov/-/ media/dot-media/ programs/local-assistance/ documents/atp/2020/ atpfactsheet20202024.pdf 17

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) https://sgc.ca.gov/ programs/ahsc/

The purpose of the program is to provide flexible funding source to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. The program supports surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute to air quality improvement and congestion relief.

(U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration) The program encourages increased use of active modes of transportation by the increase of trips accomplished by biking and walking, increasing safety and mobility for non-motorized users, advance active transportation efforts to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, enhance public health, ensuring that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program, and providing projects that benefit various types of active transportation users.

(Caltrans) The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program makes it easier for Californians to drive less by making sure housing, jobs, and key destinations are accessible by various modes of transportation such as walking, biking, and transit. (California Strategic Growth Council)

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Appendix: Priority Projects

BEGIN SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF BIKE LANES BIKE LANE MARKING SPEED TABLE WITH RRFB

CLASS I MULTI -USE PATH, BOTH BIKES AND PEDESTRAINS

RRFB

RRFB

PLAN 'A' - CITY LIMITS TO DUNSMUIR AVE. SCALE: 1"=120' CROSSWALK CURB EXTENSION SPEED TABLE AND RRFB PEDESTRIAN ISLAND

RRFB

PLAN 'B' - PROSPECT AVE TO WELLS AVE

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MODERN ROUNDABOUT REPLACE EXISTING CROSSWALK WITH SPEED TABLE AND RRFB SHARROW

SHARROW SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN SHARROW

RRFB

RRFB

CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

FUNDING

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TOUCAN CROSSING REMOVE BOLLARD (POST) SPEED CUSHIONS

RRFB

PLAN 'C' - DUNSMUIR AVE- WELLS AVE T

SCALE: 1"=120' SPEED CUSHION

SPEED CUSHION

SP

CLASS III BIKE ROUTE

PLAN 'D' - SCARLET WAY - CITY PARK / SISKIYOU A

SCALE: 1"=120' 133

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REMOVE BOLLARD (POST) EXTEND NEW SIDE WALK TO EXISTING SIDEWALK

EXISTING CLASS I FOR BIKE

TO SCARLET WAY

PEED CUSHION

REMOVE CENTER LINE FROM EXISTING CLASS 1 SOUTH TO FREEWAY EXIT SPEED CUSHION CLASS II BIKE LANE

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EXISTING SIDEWALK GREEN CONFLICT SIGN SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

PLAN 'E' - SISKIYOU AVE OVERPASS - LITTLE LEAGUE RO SCALE: 1"=120'

RRFB

CLASS III BIKE PATH SPEED CUSHIONS ACTUATED BICYCL

RRFB

BFRR BFRR

PLAN 'F' - SISKIYOU AVE OVERPASS SCALE: 1"=120' 135

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SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN CROSSWALK SPEED CUSHIONS

OAD

LE WARNING BEACONS

- LITTLE LEAGUE ROAD APPENDIX A

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CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH MAINTAIN ACCESS TO HOTEL PARKING

ONE-WAY (SOUTHBOUND) PROTECTED BIKE LANE

PARKING

SHA CURB WITH FLEXPOSTS

PLAN 'G' - DUNSMUIR AVE UNDERPASS- SPRING ST SCALE: 1"=120'

137

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ROUNDABOUT

SHARROWS

RRFB RRFB

RRFB

RRFB

ARROWS

APPENDIX A

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CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH SPEED CUSHION

PLAN 'H' - WILLOW ST SCALE: 1"=120'

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TOUCAN PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE CROSSING CONFLICT STRIPPING SHARROWS TRAFFIC CIRCLE

CLASS II BIKE LANE CLASS IIII BIKE LANE

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SPEED CUSHIONS CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

SPEED HUMPS CROS CLASS II BIKE LANE

RRFB

RRFB

PLAN 'I' - WILLOW ST - HIGH SCHOOL LOOP SCALE: 1"=120'

CLASS I MUL

PLAN 'J' - WILLOW ST - OAK ST

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S SSWALK SPEED TABLE WITH RRFB 5 FT. WALKING PATH TABLE AND RRFB

SPEED CUSHION

RRFB

RRFB

LTI-USE PATHWAY CLASS II BIKE LANE

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SHARROWS

PLAN 'K' - WILLOW ST - OAK ST

SCALE: 1"=120'

143

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SHAR

RROWS

REMOVE EXISTING MEDIAN. RE-ENVISION AS FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE AND PARKING. 2-WAY TRAFFIC ON NORTH SIDE OF EXISTING MEDIAN KEEP EXISTING SIDEWALK

CLOSE PINE AVE. AMPHITHEATER WITH MEANDERING ADA PATH AND SEATING IMPROVE ADA ACCESS TO BUSINESSES

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CROSSWALK

PLAN 'L' - HILL ST - DUNSMUIR AVE

SCALE: 1"=120'

145

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REPLACE EXISTING SPEED TABLE WITH RRFB CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH ROUNDABOUT

RRFB

WIDEN EXISTING SIDEWALK NEW SIDEWALK

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PLAN 'M' - DUNSMUIR AVE- PANORAMA R

SCALE: 1"=120'

CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

RRFB

RRFB

PLAN 'N' - DUNSMUIR AVE- VALERO GAS S

SCALE: 1"=120'

147

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CROSSWALK CLASS I MULTI-USE PATH

RD

SPEED TABLE WITH RRFB CROSSWALK

STATION

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Appendix: Outreach Material

DUNSMUIR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FACTSHEET

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City of Dunsmuir is preparing an Active Transportation Plan, to evaluate key issues and develop a prioritized list of projects, solutions, and designs for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements around the city.

The Plan will build on the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission 2016 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and state goals by reducing vehicle miles traveled and GHG emissions and improving safety for all modes of travel.

This project is funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant awarded to the City of Dunsmuir, in partnership with CivicWell and KTUA.

PLAN PROCESS Analysis of Plans, Policies, Conditions Nov 2022-Jan 2023 Community Events during Railroad Days June 15-18 2023 Community Engagement Jun 2023-Sept 2023 Draft Active Transportation Plan Jun-Oct 2023

Final Active Transportation Plan Winter 2023-2024

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WHAT IS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION? “Active transportation” refers to all active modes of transportation, including walking and bicycling, as well as using wheelchairs and other mobility devices, push and electric scooters, electric bikes, skateboards, and other new and evolving mobility options. These transportation options are vital for accessing daily destinations and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Diana Voss-Gonzalez, CivicWell 916.448.1198 ext 333 dvossgonzalez@civicwell.org

STAY INVOLVED!

Visit the project website at tinyurl.com/DunsmuirATP & take our community survey!

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Help us design a safer Dunsmuir for pedestrians and bicyclists!

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Do you walk, bike, or roll to get around Dunsmuir? Do you have ideas for improvements? Then drop by our workshop to learn more about the project and let us know what you want to see in Dunsmuir!

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 Drop By Anytime from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Right Next to the Railroad Days Activities @ City Council Chambers 5902 Dunsmuir Avenue

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CHILDREN'S ART STUDIO @ THE WORKSHOP At the same event on Friday, June 16th, we’ll have a Children's Art Studio where the little ones can be an artist for a day. Bring the whole family and show us how you bike, skate, roll, or walk in Dunsmuir!

FOOD & BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED!

WEBSITE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit us online: https://tinyurl.com/DunsmuirATP Diana Voss-Gonzalez Phone: (916) 448-1198 x333 Email: dvossgonzalez@civicwell.org 155

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The City of Dunsmuir is preparing an Active Transportation Plan to evaluate key issues and develop a prioritized list of projects, solutions, and designs for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements around the city.

SAVE THE DATE

Project Recommendations WorkShop Join us for the Project Recommendations Workshop on the evening of October 18, 2023, to get community feedback on the draft plan goals and recommended pedestrian, and bicycle projects.

We’ll have free food and refreshments!

ALL ages are welcome!

Location: Community Center, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave Date & Time: October 18, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

SCAN HERE

Want to learn more?

Contact Diana Voss-Gonzalez (916) 448-1198 x333 dvossgonzalez@civicwell.org

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https://tinyurl.com/DunsmuirATP2023

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Q1 How would you describe your relationship with Dunsmuir?(Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

I live here

I work here

I visit here

I own property here

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

I live here

80.56%

58

I work here

31.94%

23

I visit here

13.89%

10

I own property here

38.89%

28

Total Respondents: 72

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Q2 I live…

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

in north Dunsmuir (no...

in south Dunsmuir (so...

I don’t live in Dunsmuir

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

in north Dunsmuir (north of Tauhindali Park & Dunsmuir Ave bridge)

33.33%

24

in south Dunsmuir (south of Tauhindali Park & Dunsmuir Ave bridge)

54.17%

39

I don’t live in Dunsmuir

12.50%

9

TOTAL

72

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Q3 Which of the following best describes your residency in this area?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Year-round, full-time...

Seasonal resident,...

Seasonal resident,...

Not a resident

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Year-round, full-time resident

79.17%

57

Seasonal resident, mostly Winter

1.39%

1

Seasonal resident, mostly Summer

9.72%

7

Not a resident

9.72%

7

TOTAL

72

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Q4 Are you a K-12 student? Or are there any K-12 students in your household?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Yes

No

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Yes

19.44%

14

No

80.56%

58

TOTAL

72

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Q5 If so, which school(s) do you/they attend?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Dunsmuir Elementary

Dunsmuir High School

Does not apply

Other (please specify)

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Dunsmuir Elementary

2.78%

2

Dunsmuir High School

2.78%

2

Does not apply

81.94%

59

Other (please specify)

12.50%

9

TOTAL

72

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Q6 How do you most often get to school?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Walk

Bike

Drive / Carpool Bus (walk to bus stop) Bus (dropped off at bus...

Not applicable Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Walk

2.78%

2

Bike

0.00%

0

Drive / Carpool

16.67%

12

Bus (walk to bus stop)

0.00%

0

Bus (dropped off at bus stop)

0.00%

0

Not applicable

80.56%

58

Other (please specify)

0.00%

0

TOTAL

72

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Q7 How do you most often get to work?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Walk

Bike

Drive / Carpool Bus (walk to bus stop) Bus (drive/carpo...

Not applicable Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Walk

5.56%

4

Bike

2.78%

2

Drive / Carpool

41.67%

30

Bus (walk to bus stop)

0.00%

0

Bus (drive/carpool/dropped off at bus stop)

0.00%

0

Not applicable

43.06%

31

Other (please specify)

6.94%

5

TOTAL

72

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Q8 How do you get to businesses and services in downtown Dunsmuir?

(Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Walk

Bike

Drive

Bus

Not applicable

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Walk

55.56%

40

Bike

23.61%

17

Drive

80.56%

58

Bus

0.00%

0

Not applicable

2.78%

2

Other (please specify)

1.39%

1

Total Respondents: 72

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Q9 How often do you walk in Dunsmuir, other than from your car to your final destination?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Daily

2-4 days per week A few times a month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Daily

37.50%

27

2-4 days per week

26.39%

19

A few times a month

13.89%

10

A few times a year

12.50%

9

Never

9.72%

7

TOTAL

72

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Q10 I walk in Dunsmuir for: (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Errands

Recreation or exercise

Commuting

Not applicable

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Errands

62.50%

45

Recreation or exercise

79.17%

57

Commuting

9.72%

7

Not applicable

6.94%

5

Other (please specify)

5.56%

4

Total Respondents: 72

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Q11 How often do you bike in Dunsmuir?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Daily

2-4 days per week A few times a month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Daily

4.17%

3

2-4 days per week

6.94%

5

A few times a month

19.44%

14

A few times a year

19.44%

14

Never

50.00%

36

TOTAL

72

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Q11 How often do you bike in Dunsmuir?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Daily

2-4 days per week A few times a month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Daily

4.17%

3

2-4 days per week

6.94%

5

A few times a month

19.44%

14

A few times a year

19.44%

14

Never

50.00%

36

TOTAL

72

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Q12 I bike in Dunsmuir for: (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Errands

Recreation or exercise

Commuting

Not applicable

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Errands

20.83%

15

Recreation or exercise

44.44%

32

Commuting

8.33%

6

Not applicable

50.00%

36

Other (please specify)

1.39%

1

Total Respondents: 72

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Q13 What kinds of activities do you do in and around Dunsmuir? (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Camp

Hike

Bike Water activities...

Snow sports (Skiing/snow...

Fall color viewing /...

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV...

Shop / dine at local...

Not applicable Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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RESPONSES

Camp

20.83%

15

Hike

66.67%

48

Bike

33.33%

24

Water activities (Fish, boat/kayak, etc.)

58.33%

42

Snow sports (Skiing/snowboarding, ice climbing, ice skating)

33.33%

24

Fall color viewing / photography

52.78%

38

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) / Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) use

9.72%

7

Shop / dine at local businesses

88.89%

64

Not applicable

0.00%

0

Other (please specify)

8.33%

6

Total Respondents: 72

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Q14 What improvements would encourage you to walk more throughout the city? (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

More sidewalks

Wider sidewalks

Street lighting Safer street crossings Multi-use paths (paved...

Rest areas with seating...

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

More sidewalks

48.61%

35

Wider sidewalks

18.06%

13

Street lighting

34.72%

25

Safer street crossings

34.72%

25

Multi-use paths (paved trails)

56.94%

41

Rest areas with seating and shade

38.89%

28

Other (please specify)

33.33%

24

Total Respondents: 72

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Q15 What improvements would encourage you to bike more throughout the city? (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Bike lanes on street Bike paths away from...

Street lighting

Bike parking Bikeshare program Bike safety signage Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Bike lanes on street

51.39%

37

Bike paths away from street

54.17%

39

Street lighting

34.72%

25

Bike parking

34.72%

25

Bikeshare program

15.28%

11

Bike safety signage

29.17%

21

Other (please specify)

20.83%

15

Total Respondents: 72

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Q16 What impacts your decision to walk or bike (or not) throughout the city?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

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Q17 Where do you access trails in the Dunsmuir area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Hedge Creek Falls

Tahuindali Park

Botanical Gardens

Not applicable

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Hedge Creek Falls

72.22%

52

Tahuindali Park

70.83%

51

Botanical Gardens

77.78%

56

Not applicable

11.11%

8

Other (please specify)

18.06%

13

Total Respondents: 72

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Q18 How do you get to these trailheads? (Check all that apply) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Walk

Bike

Drive

Bus

Not applicable

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Walk

65.28%

47

Bike

20.83%

15

Drive

63.89%

46

Bus

0.00%

0

Not applicable

9.72%

7

Other (please specify)

1.39%

1

Total Respondents: 72

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Q19 What other forms of transportation would you like to see made available throughout the city? (Select up to three) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Shuttles

Neighborhood electric...

Bikeshare (app-based) Bike / electric bik...

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Shuttles

40.28%

29

Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV)

16.67%

12

Bikeshare (app-based)

23.61%

17

Bike / electric bike rentals (pickup/dropoff at a specific location / bike shop)

41.67%

30

Other (please specify)

30.56%

22

Total Respondents: 72

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Q20 Do you have any additional thoughts or issues that should be considered in the Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

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Q21 Which age group are you in? (Optional) Answered: 71

Skipped: 1

0-18

19-24

25-45

46-64

65+ 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

0-18

1.41%

1

19-24

0.00%

0

25-45

23.94%

17

46-64

30.99%

22

65+

43.66%

31

TOTAL

71

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60%

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Q22 Do you use a wheelchair or other mobility aid?

Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Yes

5.56%

4

No

94.44%

68

Prefer not to answer

0.00%

0

TOTAL

72

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Q23 How do you describe your disability/ability status? Select all that apply. (Optional) Answered: 72

Skipped: 0

Sensory impairment...

A mobility impairment I do not identify wit...

Prefer not to answer Other (please specify) 0%

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Sensory impairment (vision or hearing)

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Other (please specify)

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Q24 Do you want to stay informed about the Active Transportation Plan Please provide your information below.

Answered: 46

Skipped: 26

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Name:

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Email:

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Survey Comments Question #5 If so, which school(s) do you/they attend?

Mccloud Elementary Charter Northern United Charter - Mt. Shasta Twin Rivers charter school Golden Eagle Butteville Elementary School Mt. Shasta Butteville Elementary Golden Eagle Charter Question #7: How do you most often get to work?

I work from home.

Work from home Work at home At home remote work primarily Taxi Question #8: How do you get to businesses and services in downtown Dunsmuir?(Check all that apply) Taxi/Shuttle Question #10: I walk in Dunsmuir for: (Check all that apply) work Restaurants, shopping, library Visit friends Entertainment Question #12: I bike in Dunsmuir for: (Check all that apply) Don’t have a bike but would love to ride here Question #13: What kinds of activities do you do in and around Dunsmuir? (Check all that apply) Swim at Dunsmuir Community Pool volunteer volunteer Snowshoeing Special events. I also work @ Dunsmuir Elementary Skateboard Question #14: What improvements would encourage you to walk more throughout the city? (Check all that apply) like a mini train for peak down town times and events. sidewalks repaired Connection trail to PCT trail. I had to bike, walk my bike along the rr tracks to get there.

Walking and biking are hard in Dunsmuir because the road pavement is so bad.

It would be great to repave our roads so we can walk safely when there are no sidewalks and bike without having to worry about biking into a pothole or crack thru trail from River Ave to Butterfly Sidewalk pavement is uneven and unsafe Better off street trails, particularly around the river.

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Survey Comments Open business downtown First priority would be to fix existing sidewalks. There are trip hazards everywhere.

Sidewalks that were in a bit better shape Need no encouragement Occupied storefronts. Downtown is incredibly depressing, with all the papered-over windows.

It's time to start penalizing absentee landlords for ghosting downtown. sow removed off sidewalks Not so much more sidewalks but newer sidewalks..the side walks in town are all falling apart.

Not so much more sidewalks but newer sidewalks..the side walks in town are all falling apart.

Safer sidewalks. Repair broken uneven concrete parking safer bike areas. Make it safer by the post office/grocery store Bike paths Better city enforcement of stray dogs Replace lightbulb on Caldwell More charming local businesses, local grown produce stands Too many cars and they clog up all the street space.

REPAIR streets and sidewalks from tree root damage.

Question #15: What improvements would encourage you to bike more throughout the city? (Check all that apply) Electric scooter / golf type cart to sit with my grandkids and go on special trails that interact with downtown for ice cream and lunch stops.

Not interested Trail connection to PCT trail for bikes thru trail between River Ave and Butterfly I do not bike.

More stop signs on Dunsmuir Avenue I don’t bike None. I can no longer ride a bicycle.

N/A; I don't ride my bike here. nothing NONE NA too old Does not apply not applicable Question #16: What impacts your decision to walk or bike (or not) throughout the city?

Physical health Parked cars along narrow streets and traffic Steep hills are discouraging (nothing you can do about that, though) back pain It’s not very far to any destination Mean dogs on industrial street south end of town, no bike shoulder, also need connection from south end of mott airport rd to Penny's diner for bikes/walking Appendix B

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Survey Comments timing and safety Amount of time, weather, topography How much time I have. If i hvae a choice i'll bike or walk vs. taking the car Safety Nothing I prefer walking I like to walk Lack of direct paths to destinations Health Depends on destination. Distance from my house, hilly or not, time of day/night Energy Trafic and narrow streets.

Uneven sidewalks and walking in busy streets Mostly weather There needs to be more places to go. The empty spaces downtown is discouraging Street condition, traffic flow Safety of neighborhood Weather Weather, tourism, time of year(lighting), events Dead storefronts, my physical disabilities, and the weather - in that order.

Weather stores not being open None Uneven pavement on sidewalks throughout the city. This caused me to fall a year ago and break 5 bones.

Better health, and more opportunities to interact with people Time Paths do not go all the way through town and if a train stops on one side you're stuck. During snow months I wish folks would shoved the sidewalk, and the snowplow wouldn't put the snow on the sidewalks.

NA Safety NA Bad weather only Snow, icy conditions,Dog feces Usually weather for myself. If I am walking with my kids though I try to stick to areas with sidewalks which are pretty limited. age Mostly distance, but improved road safety would make me feel safer when biking or walking my dogs.

Also, we need better enforcement. Our code officer is good, but sheriffs don't make getting around feel safer.

The weather No rental bikes in area nothing Speed of cars and unsafe/blind crossings.

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Survey Comments Nothing Nothing Energy levrl Time Safety minor concerns regarding pedestian safety Sidewalks, snow Available boutiques, local business scene, local yards.

City of redding gave grants to garden track home for yards improvements worked amazing. Safe place and not creepy faces staring big problem too.

Weather, time I walk with my dogs, and there is no place for them to run. And it is cool that we have dog bags for there p No places to park and secure bike or scooter.

Weather (snow pack leaves no sidewalks, can be really hot in summer), and hills. We’ll like get electric bikes.

I have none Lack of off road trails Weather and how busy it will be with cars My physical health condition safety concerns and dogs traffic Physical health limitations Safety weather mostly, time of day, will not walk at night.

Hills Weather, crowds/parking availability Exercise, eco friendly and convenience.

Distance and lack of adequate sidewalks Question #17: Where do you access trails in the Dunsmuir area? (Check all that apply) Everywhere. I take all back logging roads, powerlines, but so much is blocked by private property. We need easements to the pct and between south mott airport and penny's diner Panarama, Mican, between River Ave and Siskiyou Ave The poorly maintained trail between the two above parks Prospect From my house.

Railroad Park , Castle Crags All other, have permission to be on some private land.

Home neighborhood Mossbrae at Shasta Retreat Mossbrae River road Tracks Talhendelle?

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Survey Comments Question #18 How do you get to these trailheads? (Check all that apply) Taxi Question #18: What other forms of transportation would you like to see made available throughout the city?

(Select up to three) Indian Rickshaws electric, providing jobs, low cost for short travel More passenger rail service to and from Dunsmuir city bus Not sure ?

None needed. We have plenty of vehicles taking up our roads as it is. What we need are open, thriving businesses.

N/A none Carpooling parking NA NA NA NA Jone Taxi, paratransit Mini trains, trollis like sf something to trade mark for dunsmier to sell for tourism. Sf has winery/drinking trolli we wouldn’t use that but would use regular trolli, or trolli looking like train, parent groups in redding starving for fun things to do with kids None better walking trails Electric scooters These don’t make sense here None NA Question #20: Do you have any additional thoughts or issues that should be considered in the Dunsmuir Active Transportation Plan? cop28 not one person is to be left out of the clean energy Economy what is your plan to enhance the lives of the poor? Why San burnadino has double the ev rebates for individuals? Needs to fit a family in harsh weather. New ev only trails If you really want to revive Dunsmuir, then you need more passenger raiil service; the current rail service leaves at 1 am for Redding NA transportation needs during evacuations (fire/flood) Extend hedgecreek trail to mossbrea Just read my comments about connections. It would help make Dunsmuir a friendly 'Trail Town' too. I love the PCT and Hedge Creek Falls and all the parks. Let's connect it all for non-drivers None at this time More downtown secure bike parking Good roads lead to good bike lanes that lead to good sidewalks. Dunsmuir would be a great destination for walking groups but the conditions prevent that. I really appreciate the work you're doing!

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Survey Comments I’m curious what the plan would be during the winter months. If these trails will be kept still clear to use or if additional sidewalks are made, will snow removal work with removing for pedestrians not just vehicles?

No Let’s fix the speeding problem on Dunsmuir amd Sacramento Avenues first lower the speed limit on River Ave Infrastructure needs to be repaired A better bus plan dial a ride,set routes insie city and more frequent bus trips to other cities Fix the downtown sidewalks!! They are broken due to street trees and lack of maintenance. Unsafe for the young and old.

Bus shelters need updating The part of Dunsmuir Ave by the library is very narrow for bicycle.

We need a trail from PCT all the way north to hedge creek that is safe and accessible for walking and biking.

No. Thank you for making this available.

People will use services if there are places to go. Focus on attracting business and building housing Perhaps replace trees that have been removed in Historic District. Christmas type lights strung across Dunsmuir Blvd for night lighting. Repainting of lane lines Nope :) No Sidewalks are rough, uneven for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.

Encourage downtown business and start razing unused buildings for parking.

No more open business to visit NoNe No No A centurion (loop) bike race would help promote cycling in our area NA More public green spaces. Public work does a good job. I appreciated them clearing sidewalks during winter.

Want improved sidewalks, many aprons on the sidewalks need to be resurfaced. Need better bike trails. na I want to see e-scooter or e-bike rentals Because I'm an I'd love to take family of various ages on trails, when they visit Taxi or Uber Create more downtown ( or nearby ) Parking Not at this time This is an unique area with many hills which make for unsolvable solutions Nowhere to walk when it snows. Have to walk dogs in road. Dangerous and get splashy.

No No n/a Safer walking route to Dunsmuir Elementary from west side of freeway.

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Survey Comments No Wheelchair and local shuttle van around town and to Stage stops Very concerned about how fast cars travel on Dunsmuir Ave. (Speeding is out of control). Also very unsafe to cross road Realistic planning - adaptable to City capabilities to acquire necessary funding. Would like to see the needs of the senior population addressed (particularly access for those with mobility issues) Walking paths for strollers The transportation plan should be centered around creating equity for the lowest castes of dunsmier, creating abundant opportunities for citizens to create businesses integrated in the transportation network and most importantly food security.

Bring back the water fountains, hydration is important and it looks bad when they don't work.

Take the citizen advise not the city counsels. The counsel is so out of tuch Please encourage local businesses to add bike/scooter parking Bike parking downtown Cleaner areas,more lighting,doggie clean up stations huge cracks in sidewalks fixed, Very interested in trails on the east side of airport leading to snowman’s hill Don’t require businesses and residential housing to provide car parking.

Even/smooth sidewalks so it is safer for people using walkers flat areas to ride on n/a No No We love the idea of a Dunsmuir to Shasta River Trail!

Connecting the trail from botanical garden South to town would be ideal.

No Not really. Just love how convenient everything is.

Not at this time Question #23: How do you describe your disability/ ability status? Select all that apply.

I do have family members with either a wheelchair, canes, strollers, kid bikes I'm a senior, 70+ I see and work with many in area who need better options for disabilities.

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