Trails, MultiTrails, Multi--Use Paths & Use Paths & Bikeways in San Luis Bikeways in San Luis Obispo RegionObispo Region

Ronald L De Ronald L De CarliCarliExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorSan Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Council of GovernmentsCouncil of Governments

San Luis Obispo RegionSan Luis Obispo RegionCalifornia Coastal Trail

Juan Bautista de Anza Trail

OverviewOverview

Regional Objective: maximizeRegional Objective: maximizeopportunities regionopportunities region--widewide

Types and Examples of Trails Types and Examples of Trails Hiking, walking, biking, transit, drivingHiking, walking, biking, transit, drivingUrban to ruralUrban to rural

Trail Development: Trail Development: From Vision to ImplementationFrom Vision to Implementation

Regional ObjectivesRegional Objectives

Create an interconnected, multiCreate an interconnected, multi--use, regional use, regional bike and pedestrian networkbike and pedestrian network

Trails w/in JurisdictionsTrails w/in JurisdictionsTrails connecting JurisdictionsTrails connecting JurisdictionsRegional, State and Federal TrailsRegional, State and Federal Trails

Maximize Modal OptionsMaximize Modal OptionsHiking, walking, biking, transit, drivingHiking, walking, biking, transit, driving

Trails in the RegionTrails in the RegionUrban and RuralUrban and RuralCoastal and InlandCoastal and InlandLocal, Regional, State Local, Regional, State

All Interconnected and All Interconnected and Linked to Public TransitLinked to Public Transit

Types include:Types include:PathwaysPathwaysBoardwalksBoardwalksMultiMulti--use trailsuse trailsBike LanesBike Lanes

Class IClass IClass IIClass II

Types of Trails: UrbanTypes of Trails: Urban

SLO City Railroad Safety Trail

Types of Trails: RuralTypes of Trails: RuralCambria Cross Town Trail

Unique Solution: Unique Solution: CuestaCuesta Grade Bike ConnectorGrade Bike Connector

Stagecoach Road:a low volume, unimproved route parallel to Highway 101, preferred by many cyclists

How to get northbound bicyclists onto Stagecoach Road

Bob Jones: City to Sea Bob Jones: City to Sea Bike TrailBike Trail

Funding Partners: Funding Partners: San Luis Obispo CitySan Luis Obispo CitySLO County SLO County

Public Facility FeesPublic Facility FeesAvila Mitigation FundsAvila Mitigation Funds

SLOCOGSLOCOGTransportation Enhancement $Transportation Enhancement $

State State Transportation, Community, and System Transportation, Community, and System Preservation fundsPreservation funds

SLO County Coastal TrailSLO County Coastal TrailIt is all part of a bigger picture

Connecting pieces of the trail throughout the region

North Coast TrailsNorth Coast TrailsPiedras Blancas Acquisition

• San Geronimo Acquisition• Cayucos Bluffs Acquisition: 4 miles

Hearst Ranch Acquisition: 18 miles

North Coast TrailsNorth Coast TrailsMorro Bay Harbor WalkMoonstone Beach Trail

North Coast TrailsNorth Coast TrailsElfin Forrest: Los Osos

Pismo Beach PromenadePismo Beach PromenadePartners: Coastal Conservancy, SLOCOG, Partners: Coastal Conservancy, SLOCOG, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Priority $, ARRAPismo Beach, Grover Beach, Priority $, ARRA

Phase 1 (Blue): Completed 1998

Phase 2 (Green): Completed 2002

Phase 3 (Yellow): Completed 2004

Phase 4 (Red):

•First segment completed 2006

•Second segment to begin construction Summer 2009, funded with ARRA and TE.

•Total Project Cost: $5.5 M

Promenade I, 1998

Promenade II, 2002

Promenade Phase IIIPromenade Phase III

ResultsResults

Trail DevelopmentTrail Development

Adopt a VisionAdopt a VisionSecure Support & Create ChampionsSecure Support & Create Champions

StaffStaffAdvisory CommitteesAdvisory CommitteesElected OfficialsElected OfficialsStakeholder GroupsStakeholder GroupsLocal MediaLocal Media

Trail DevelopmentTrail DevelopmentIntegrate into Adopted PlansIntegrate into Adopted Plans

Local General PlansLocal General PlansRegional Transportation PlansRegional Transportation PlansState Park PlansState Park PlansCaltrans Caltrans RtRt Concept Reports.Concept Reports.

Advocate for Change:Advocate for Change:Fed & State priorities: establish multiFed & State priorities: establish multi--modal modal transportation system.transportation system.State Requirements to reduce VMT, GGState Requirements to reduce VMT, GGEnvironmental Mitigation of other projects.Environmental Mitigation of other projects.

Trail DevelopmentTrail Development

Secure Funding for Studies, Environmental Secure Funding for Studies, Environmental Review and Project Development Review and Project Development

Advocate SetAdvocate Set--Asides for FundingAsides for FundingEstablish Priorities for match funding. Establish Priorities for match funding. Adopt priorities and criteria that favor multiAdopt priorities and criteria that favor multi--use, trail use, trail and bikeway development.and bikeway development.Secure in Budget Secure in Budget

Trail DevelopmentTrail Development

Request Every Funding Cycle have setRequest Every Funding Cycle have set--asides or priorities for Multiasides or priorities for Multi--use paths.use paths.

Require as conditions of approvalRequire as conditions of approvalProject Mitigation (residential, commercial)Project Mitigation (residential, commercial)Road Rehabilitation ProjectsRoad Rehabilitation ProjectsRoad RealignmentsRoad Realignments

Funding OptionsFunding Options

Federal:Federal:Scenic BywayScenic BywayRecreational TrailsRecreational TrailsTransportation EnhancementsTransportation EnhancementsCongestion Mitigation and Air QualityCongestion Mitigation and Air QualitySurface Transportation Program (STP)Surface Transportation Program (STP)Congressional Earmarks and AppropriationsCongressional Earmarks and Appropriations

Upcoming Issue: Reauthorization !!!!!Upcoming Issue: Reauthorization !!!!!

Funding OptionsFunding Options

State:State:Environmental Enhancement and MitigationEnvironmental Enhancement and MitigationState Bond ProceedsState Bond Proceeds

Regional:Regional:Open Space DistrictsOpen Space DistrictsRegional Local Option Sales TaxRegional Local Option Sales TaxTransportation Funds (TE, CMAQ, STP, STIP)Transportation Funds (TE, CMAQ, STP, STIP)

Local:Local:Regulatory (Conditions of approval)Regulatory (Conditions of approval)Transportation FundingTransportation FundingPark FundingPark Funding

Celebrate Your Victories!Celebrate Your Victories!

Ronald De Carli, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, 805-781-4292