HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2023-20 Bicycle Master PlanRESOLUTION NO. 2023-20
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
UPDATE TO THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN.
APPLICANT: CITY-INITIATED
CASE FILE NO. 2021-14 GP, A, IS
WHEREAS, the 2023 Bicycle Master Plan ("BMP") updates and replaces the City's
2011 Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the BMP sets forth detailed goals that provide a safe and
comprehensive locally, regionally, and multi-modally connected bikeway network that
promotes bicycling as a viable and comfortable choice and provide environmental,
recreation, and mobility benefits to National City; and
WHEREAS, extensive public outreach was undertaken during the preparation of
the BPM in conjunction with the Focused General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the joint outreach was to align common efforts, capture
robust understanding of community priorities, minimize engagement fatigue, offer ways
for individuals to comment on existing bicycle infrastructure, and allow community
members to give feedback on where they would like new opportunities to bike; and
WHEREAS, the City released the Public Review BMP in its entirety on February
17, 2023, and invited comments by the public and affected agencies as required by law
from February 17, 2023, through April 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the BMP represents a comprehensive citywide effort that will be used
to guide, prioritize, and implement a network of quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities to
improve mobility, connectivity, public health, physical activity, and recreational
opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of National City, California, that the evidence presented to the Planning Commission at
the public hearing held on August 21, 2023, support the following findings:
1.Bicycle Master Plans are guiding policy documents that establish local priorities
for bicycle improvements.
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Valenzuela, Quinones, Miller, Castle, Armenta.
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Sanchez, Sendt.
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