General

Policy 1.01

Use the adopted Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (Bikeways Plan) as the detailed planning document for existing and proposed bikeways and pedestrian facilities.

Policy 1.02

Use the policies of the Bikeways Plan whenever reviewing development projects to insure that projects are consistent with the Bikeways Plan and incorporate necessary bicycle and pedestrian improvements identified in the Bikeways Plan.

Policy 1.03

The Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) shall be responsible for advising the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, Project Review Advisory Committee, and County staff on the ongoing planning and coordination of the County’s bicycle and pedestrian transportation network.

Policy 1.04

The Regional Parks Department shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining Class I bikeways, and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining Class II and III bikeways and pedestrian facilities along public rights-of-way in unincorporated areas.

Policy 1.05

Regional Parks and TPW shall be responsible for periodically collecting bicycle and pedestrian counts at locations shown in Appendix C per current Metropolitan Transportation Commission standards. The BPAC, in consultation with Regional Parks and TPW, shall review this data annually to determine effectiveness in applying such data for County improvement projects and update the count locations as needed.

Policy 1.06

The Board of Supervisors shall designate the County department(s) responsible for providing a bicycle and pedestrian coordinator to oversee implementation of the Sonoma County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, provide staff support to the BPAC, and coordinate activities between County agencies, the Cities, and other jurisdictions.

Policy 1.07

Revise County Traffic Guidelines to require that traffic studies identify impacts to existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Include development of adequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities as mitigation measures for congestion and greenhouse gas emission impacts.

Policy 1.08

Develop a Level of Service standard for identifying performance of the bicycle and pedestrian transportation network that takes into consideration travel distance, potential bicycle and pedestrian transportation needs, potential for improved mode split with improved facilities, and existing network deficiencies.

Policy 1.09

Use the Level of Service standard developed by Policy 1.08 to evaluate impacts to bicycle and pedestrian facilities that may result from discretionary projects, and identify corrections and/or improvements necessary to mitigate those impacts.