Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project 4

1. Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project 4/23/08 Alternatives Presentation City of Santa Monica URBAN STUDIO

3. 3/3/08 Workshop 1 - What We Heard Emphasize walkability & pedestrian safety Emphasize bikeability Address general traffic issues. Slow down vehicular traffic Improve pedestrian safety around the school Address traffic issues at OPB & Highland intersection Address traffic issues at OPB & Lincoln intersection Redesign 4th St. overpass Emphasize view from 4th St. overpass Provide gateways, landmarks and public art Emphasize environmental sustainability Provide more and better greenery Beautify Enhance bus stops Maintain & protect mural at Main St. and OPB Address flooding at 5th St.

5. 20’-0” minimum lane width for emergency vehicle access Maximum 150’ median length Minimum 6’-0” Bicycle Lanes 180’-0” of length of transition and stop at each bus stop Minimize new lighting electrical loads Maintain parking at SMASH/Muir schools Maintain security fence at Olympic High School 10’-0” minimum lane width / 12’-0” preferred Minimum sidewalk width =

6. Approach A - develop OPB Task Force proposal - further existing OPB Task Force consensus - “OPB PLUS” Approach B - maximize median opportunities - minimize costs - “MEDIAN SUPREME” Approach C - maximize dedicated and separated bikeway opportunity - “BIKE HAVEN”

7. Alternative A - OPB PLUS Maintains intent of OPB Plan Typical curb-to-curb width 46’-0” vs.. (e) 64’-0” Introduces parkways at curb and select medians Provides Class II 6’-0” In-street bicycle lane Maximizes parkways and eliminates median at 4th St. bridge to maximize view corridor to ocean Restricts left-turns at select locations

13. Alternative B - MEDIAN SUPREME Maximizes medians along entire length of OPB Maintains width of existing curb-to-curb right-of-way Enhances sidewalks with pavers and trees - no additional sidewalk width Introduces protected crosswalks at Highland & 7th - increased neighborhood to neighborhood connectivity Provides Class II 6’-0” in=street bicycle lane Restricts left turns at select locations

19. Alternative C - BIKE HAVEN Maximizes medians along entire length of OPB Maintains width of existing curb-to-curb right-of-way Enhances sidewalks with pavers and trees - no additional sidewalk width Introduces protected crosswalks at Highland & 7th - increased neighborhood to neighborhood connectivity Provides Class II 6’-0” in=street bicycle lane Restricts left turns at select locations

30. Where do we go from here?

31. We Need Your Feedback Now! Table Hop Ask Questions Provide Comments Let us know what you think Gather as group to summarize

32. Do you want more information? This presentation and workshop materials will soon be available on our website: www.smgov.net/planning/greenoceanparkblvdwest.html

33. Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project 4/23/08 Alternatives Presentation City of Santa Monica URBAN STUDIO