KTU+A

Project Description:

"KTU+A prepared a city-wide bike facilities and multi-use trail master plan. The plan analyzed recreational and commuter facility requirements, and identified potential connections between transit modes and park facilities. The plan was integrated with the circulation element. The plan also included the development of concepts for bikeway facilities within the coastal rail corridor (Oceanside to San Diego) for the segment within the City of Carlsbad.

The project process included the evaluation of the existing roadways and bicycle facilities using conventional field techniques, computerized geographic information systems, survey questionnaires and a bicycling suitability formula. The plan recommended revisions to existing facilities, construction of new facilities and an implementation program. The plan also included general design and engineering guidelines for the development of these facilities.

Some of the primary project goals included:
• Integration of the master plan into all transportation plans, including the transfer between various modes of travel.
• Bicycle travel safety and efficiency utilizing existing infrastructure and the construction of special facilities for cyclists.
• Monitoring, assessment and maintenance of all bicycle facilities.
• Integration of land use and transportation planning to accommodate future land use and population projections and decrease automobile dependency."

 

Client: City of Carlsbad
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 1998

Project Description:

KTU+A was the prime consultant for the preparation of an updated Bike Facility Master Plan for the City of Chula Vista. GIS mapping and analysis was completed for existing land use, population centers, employment centers, regional activity centers, transit facilities, schools, parks, community centers, street classifications, proposed land use, proposed general plan and specific plan areas and new development. Existing aerials were used and the GIS data was registered with these orthophotos. A complete parcel database and roads centerline were also part of the mapping data set. Major natural features, sensitive habitats and topography were also utilized in the data set. For the purposes of bikeway facilities, the GIS data identified transfer points at transit centers, destination points (such as employment centers, schools, parks, regional activity centers), existing bike facilities, problematic high volume roadways, and origin points (based on population density). Digitizing of new projects (large development projects processed as major use permits or specific plans) was also included.

 

Client: City of Chula Vista Engineering Department
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 2005

Project Description:

"The 2004 Bikeway Master Plan (BMP) update is a comprehensive revision to the 1991 BMP, and is based upon the need to better address the city’s population growth and physical expansion, local bicycle needs, and regional long-distance travel needs. Moreover, the BMP scope included consideration of connections between the bicycle system and mass transit, and endeavored to provide an accessible and convenient means for individuals who did not travel often by automobile.

The BMP specifies a mix of bicycle paths, lanes, and routes. The 1991 BMP proposed a cumulative total of 49 miles of these facilities, while the 2004 update proposes an additional 45 miles of bike facilities.
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Client: City of Encinitas
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 2005

Project Description:

"KTU+A assisted the City of San Diego in the development of phase one of a Pedestrian Master Plan to guide the way the City plans and implements pedestrian improvement projects to enhance neighborhood quality and mobility options. The Plan identified and prioritized pedestrian improvement projects based on technical analysis and community input, improving the City’s ability to receive grant funding to implement pedestrian projects.

Under the guidance of a Project Working Group (PWG), the consultant team produced a comprehensive Plan framework to prioritize the community planning areas for developing the Plan citywide and establishing the process for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing pedestrian projects within each community. The Plan’s framework also discussed existing pedestrian conditions, pedestrian-related City policies, and potential project funding sources."

 

Client: City of San Diego
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 2006

Project Description:

"The City of San Marcos Bikeway Master Plan is an update to the city’s original master plan adopted in 2001. KTU+A worked with city staff to perform an analysis of existing and proposed bikeway facilities utilizing field observations and GIS mapping.

Goals of the master plan were to obtain State Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) grant funds and improve bicycle facilities throughout the city for safer routes to school, connections to adjacent cities and incorporate an environmental inventory analysis. The City of San Marcos boasts a unique trail system and one of the goals of the master plan was to connect these trails to bicycle facilities to complete a safe and enjoyable trail and bikeway system."

 

Client: City of San Marcos
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 2005

Project Description:

KTU+A worked with the City of Temecula on the development of their city-wide Trail and Bikeway Plan. Components of the master plan included site analysis and environmental impacts; needs analysis; trail development; design standards; and preparation of maps, plans, exhibits and conceptual designs. The study covered multiple uses on road-separated trails that include facilities for equestrian users, cyclists, hikers, skaters, runners and individuals out to observe nature. Another major component of the study included the analysis and recommendations of bike routes (Class 2 and 3) on city streets. Community workshops were also held to gather user input and determine user preferences and community priorities.  An extensive mail-out questionnaire was used to help determine user profiles, preferences and priorities. Implementation strategies and funding sources were also identified.

 

Client: City of Temecula
Status: Complete
Completion Year: 2001