4 - Transportation Master Element adopted March, 2010City of Poway
March 2010
Transportation Master Element
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PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Transportation
Master Element is to set forth goals,
policies and strategies that promote
effective, safe, and efficient use of
existing transportation facilities and
development of new facilities, while
protecting and managing the natural and
economic resources of the City.
The TME is consistent with other
elements of the General Plan, such as
Land Use, Community Design, Energy
Conservation and Natural Resources
which includes Air Quality). The design of
the transportation system takes into account
route function and efficiency, as well
as other factors discussed in the various
elements. Thus, another important
aspect and purpose of the TME
is to promote the goals, policies and
strategies of the General Plan as a whole.
Furthermore,
since Poway is linked in numerous
ways to many areas of the San
Diego region, it is important that the TME
be consistent with, and supportive of,
regional goals and policies regarding transportation,
and related factors such as
air quality and energy conservation. Another
purpose of the TME is to ensure
compliance with California Government
Code Section 65302(b) which
mandates that jurisdictions include
a Circulation Element within their
General Plan that describes and locates
the basic systems which provide for
the transportation needs and land uses
of the jurisdictions. The
TME identifies existing transportation
conditions and needs and then
sets forth the goals, policies, and strategies
for enhancement of the transportation
system. Separate sections
are included for Roadways, Public
Transit, Scenic Roadways, Bikeways,
Pedestrian Facilities and Trails.
The
previous Transportation Master Element
was adopted by the City Council
on November 19, 1991 (Resolution
91-131). There have been amendments
to the TME in the past 18 years,
as shown below: Resolution
98-056, adopted on June
2, 1998, amended Figure V-6 (
Bikeways Master Plan) and V-8 (
Hiking and Riding Trails) by updating
new bicycle and trail linkages.
Resolution
01-050, adopted on June
19, 2001, deleted the section
of Sycamore Canyon Road
between Poway Road and Garden
Road, and reclassified the
section of Sycamore Canyon Road
south of Garden Road from a
4-lane Major Arterial to a 2-lane Local
Collector. This Resolution also
called for the preparation of traffic
engineering studies to upgrade
the following roadway segments:
BACKGROUND
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Espola Road;
Poway Grade between
Espola Road and SR-67;
Twin Peaks Road between
Community Road and Ted
Williams Parkway (SR-56);
Community Road between
Aubrey Street and Hilleary
Place; and
Poway Road west of
Pomerado Road.
The transportation system in Poway has
traditionally been largely automobile-
oriented. However, in the recent past,
more attention to development of
alternate modes has been underway,
including public transit options (ride
sharing, van/car pooling, bus rapid
transit), pedestrian paths, equestrian
trails, and bikeways. Since the last
update, Poway has implemented, or is
in the process of implementing policies
related not only to road improvements,
but also to encouragement of transit and
other modes of transportation. These
improvements include the installation of
numerous bicycle lanes throughout the
City, as well as pedestrian and
equestrian oriented paths and trails
safety enhancements, updated traffic
signal communication network and
traffic signal synchronization, roadway
enhancements and circulation upgrade
projects, promotion of regional transit
programs, and implementation of a
traffic impact fee program for local and
regional roadway improvements.
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Since the last update of the Roadway
Element in 1991, Scripps Poway
Parkway from SR-67 to I-15 has been
completed. Various amendments to the
Roadway Element have been approved
to address specific transpiration needs
and additional studies have
recommended to identify the proper
roadway classifications for various
facilities in the Poway roadway system,
including:
Poway Road, from Espola Road
to SR-67;
Espola Road, from Titan Way to
Twin Peaks Road;
Espola Road, from Twin Peaks
Road to Poway Road; and
Twin Peaks Road, from Ted
Williams Parkway to Community
Road.
Traffic modeling has been an essential
step in the development of the Roadway
Element, by providing a valuable tool in
the analysis of the timing and location of
transportation network improvements
and planned land uses within the City of
Poway. The SANDAG Series 11
Combined North County Model (CNCM)
was utilized for this purpose.
Roadway Network
Poway s existing roadway system
features six (6) key roads: Scripps
Poway Parkway, Poway Road and Twin
Peaks Road in the east-west direction,
and Pomerado Road, Community Road
and Espola Road in the north-south
direction. These backbone roads are
supported by and connected to
numerous local and residential streets
that make up the City of Poway s
roadway network.
State Route-67: State Route 67 (SR-
67) is located in the eastern part of
Poway and serves the communities of
Ramona to the north and Lakeside to
the south. SR-67 is a four-lane State
Highway south of Poway Road and a
two-lane conventional State Highway
north of Poway Road. It is the City s
vision to implement a multi-purpose trail
on the west side of SR-67 connecting
trail linkages on Poway Road and
Scripps Poway Parkway, as shown in
the conceptual drawing below.
Scripps Poway Parkway: Scripps
Poway Parkway is a six-lane Prime
Arterial in the southern part of the City
that serves the South Poway Business
Park, and connects SR-67 to the east
and I-15 to the west. Scripps Poway
Parkway between Sycamore Canyon
Road and SR-67 is designed as a
scenic roadway.
Poway Road: Poway Road is a four-
lane east-west Major Arterial running
through the center of the City between
SR-67 to the east and I-15 to the west.
Poway Road s primary role is to serve
the City s main commercial corridor. Its
regional role as a east-west linkage
between SR-67 and I-15 has diminished
with the completion of Scripps Poway
Parkway, which provides a more
attractive east-west connection. The
City proposes to conduct a corridor
study for Poway Road between Oak
Knoll Road and Garden Road to seek
ways to improve its capacity as a four-
lane arterial. Poway Road “Grade”
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between Espola Road and SR-67 is
designated as a scenic roadway and is
classified as a two-lane special
collector.
Pomerado Road: Pomerado Road is a
four-lane north-south Major Arterial
through the western part of the City that
provides an important connection
between residential areas to the north
and the office/industrial areas in the
southern part of the City.
SANDAG has identified Pomerado Road
as a local arterial for the I-15 Integrated
Corridor Management (ICM) program,
and thus provides a local alternative
route for I-15 corridor. The City is
working with SANDAG to implement a
Traffic Responsive/Adaptive Signal
System to balance the requirements of
serving regional through-traffic and local
access traffic.
Community Road: Community Road is
a four-lane Secondary Arterial from Twin
Peaks Road south to Hilleary Place, and
changes to a four-lane Major Arterial
from Hilleary Place south to Scripps
Poway Parkway. Community Road
connects the central residential areas of
the City with the office/industrial uses in
the South Poway Business Park.
Twin Peaks Road: Twin Peaks Road
east of Pomerado Road to Espola Road
is a four-lane east-west Major Arterial.
West of Pomerado Road, Twin Peaks
Road changes to Camino Del Norte as a
six-lane east-west Prime Arterial. It
provides an important connection
between I-15 and central Poway.
Espola Road: Espola Road is a four-
lane north-south Collector north of Titan
Way. It is classified as a three-lane
Special Collector south of Titan Way to
Poway Road. It provides an important
connection between Poway Road and
Twin Peaks Road. Espola Road also
provides the northernmost link between
Poway and I-15 and serves Poway High
School, Lake Poway, and the Blue Sky
Ecological Reserve. Espola Road is
designated as a scenic roadway.
Ted Williams Parkway: Ted Williams
Parkway is a six-lane east-west Prime
Arterial. It provides an important linkage
between central Poway, I-15 and SR-56
through the Carmel Mountain Ranch
Community.
Midland Road: Midland Road is a two-
lane north-south local collector from
Twin Peaks Road south to Hilleary
Place and changes to a four-lane
Arterial Collector between Hilleary Place
and Poway Road. Midland Road
provides an access to Old Poway, which
includes Old Poway Park and the
Historic Commercial District. Midland
Road between Twin Peaks Road and
Putney Road is designated as a Scenic
Roadway.
Garden Road: Garden Road is a two-
lane east/west local collector which
connects Poway Road s commercial
corridor to the residential neighborhood
to the southeast.
Cross-Sections and
Classifications
As a key component of the Roadway
Element, a set of roadway functional
classifications were developed to ensure
that roadway characteristics and design
attributes properly reflect the desired
character of the City, while providing for
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acceptable traffic operations. The
designation of roadways by functional
classification is the process in which the
individual routes comprising a roadway
network are grouped by type or class,
according to the service they are
intended to perform. Generally, arterial
roadways are intended to provide a high
level of mobility, with limited access to
the collector street system. The
collector street system is designed to
facilitate both mobility and access,
providing connections between local
streets and arterial roadways.
The following are the City of Poway s
functional roadway classifications.
Details of the respective standards
associated with each classification are
presented in Table V-I.
Prime and Major Arterials: The main
function of the roadways within this
classification is to provide a high level of
mobility for through traffic with restricted
access to adjacent properties. These
roadways generally serve trips of
several miles, link major activity centers
within the community, provide
connections to regional roadways, and
serve pass-through trips. Such
roadways typically include higher design
standards to ensure adequate mobility
levels, with design characteristics that
include six travel lanes for the Prime
Arterial and four travel lanes for the
Major Arterial, medians (raised or
striped), controlled access, Class II
bicycle lanes, no parking, and design
speeds of 45 mph to 55 mph.
Collectors and Local Collectors: The
Collector street system is designed to
provide both mobility and access, as
well as connections between local/
residential streets and arterials.
Collector streets generally serve shorter
trips connecting local and major
facilities, or within neighborhoods.
Collector roadways can have either four
or two lanes of travel, with design
characteristics consistent with their role.
The four-lane Collector design typically
includes Class II Bicycle Lanes, no
parking, and design speeds of 40
mph. Two-lane Collectors typically have
on-street parking, optional bicycle lanes,
and design speeds of 35 mph. Local
Collectors include two undivided travel
lanes, with on-street parking, optional
bicycle lanes and design speeds of 30
mph.
Residential Collectors: Residential
Collectors are two-lane undivided roads
with frequent driveway access points,
and are designed with the intention of
providing access to adjacent residential
land uses and feeding traffic to
collectors and other roads with higher
classifications. This type of facility
typically has on-street parking, no
bicycle lanes, and design speeds of 25
mph. The design capacity for
Residential Collectors is not determined
by the physical capacity of the road, but
rather by an acceptable level of traffic
consistent with the quality of life in
residential areas. Residential collectors
carry an Average Daily Traffic of less
than 2,400 vehicles per day.
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TABLE V-1
CITY OF POWAY
CIRCULATION ELEMENT ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION, DESIGN THRESHOLDS AND CAPACITIES
Functional Classification Paved/R.O.W.
Width
Design
Speed
Number
of Thru
Lanes
Median
Treatment
Bicycle
Lanes Parking Design
Threshold1 Capacity2
Prime Arterial 106/126 55 mph 6 Raised @ 18-
24 Yes No 57,000 63,000
Major Arterial 70-82 / 92-
102 >45 mph 4 Raised @ 14-
24 Yes No 43,000 50,000
Collector
66/86 <40 mph 4
Two-Way Left-
Turn Lane @
12
Yes No 32,000 41,000
48/68 <35 mph 2
Two-Way Left-
Turn Lane @
12
No Yes 16,000 21,000
Local Collector4 40/60 30 mph 2 None No Yes 10,900 14,000
Residential Collector 36/56 25 mph 2 None No Yes < 2,4003 --
Residential 36/56 25 mph 2 None No Yes < 8003 --
Specific Arterials
Poway Rd Arterial, Espola Rd to
SR-67 46/60 55 mph 2 Raised @ 6 Yes No 26,000 30,000
Espola
Rd
Arterial
Titan Way to Twin
Peaks Road 52/72 50 mph 2
Two-Way Left-
Turn Lane @
12
Yes No 24,000 29,000
Twin Peaks Road to
Poway Road 46/66 50 mph 2
Two-Way Left-
Turn Lane @
12
Yes No 24,000 29,000
Business Park Facilities
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TABLE V-1
CITY OF POWAY
CIRCULATION ELEMENT ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION, DESIGN THRESHOLDS AND CAPACITIES
Functional Classification Paved/R.O.W.
Width
Design
Speed
Number
of Thru
Lanes
Median
Treatment
Bicycle
Lanes Parking Design
Threshold1 Capacity2
Prime Arterial (Scripps Poway
Pkwy, Western to Eastern City
Limits)
106/107 55 mph 6 Raised @ 18 Yes No 57,000 63,000
Major Arterial (Pomerado Rd,
Stowe Dr to Stonemill Dr) 86/106 45 mph 4 Raised @ 18 Yes No 43,000 50,000
Business Park Collector
Community Rd, north of Scripps
Poway Pkwy)
76/77 45 mph 4 Raised Median
@ 12 Yes No 30,000 37,000
Business Park Collector (
Community Rd, south of Scripps
Poway Pkwy, Kirkham Rd/Way,
Stowe Dr & Parkway Center Dr)
64/65 35-45 mph 4
Two-Way Left-
Turn Lane @
12
No No 30,000 37,000
Business Park Collector (Tech
Center Dr & Danielson St) 48/49 25 mph 2 None No No 18,000 22,000
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Notes:
1. Maximum Volume/Capacity (V/C) ratio = 0.90 and minimum V/C ratio = 0.76 depending on functional classification.
2. Volume/Capacity (V/C) ratio = 1.00
3. The ADT threshold is determined not by the physical capacity of the road, but rather the acceptable level of traffic which will not affect the quality of life in
residential areas.
4. Not all Local Collectors require full-width improvement, subject to discretion of City Engineer.
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Residential Streets: Like Residential
Collectors, the design capacity of
Residential streets is not determined by
the physical capacity of the road, but
rather by an acceptable level of traffic
consistent with the quality of life in
residential areas. Residential streets
carry very low traffic volumes, generally
less than 1,000 ADT, at speeds of 25
mph or less.
Specific Arterials: The Poway
roadway network includes two facilities
that are categorized as Specific
Arterials, given their unique
characteristics in travel patterns,
surrounding land use mix, traffic
controls, and travel speeds. Unique
Level of Service standards for these two
Specific Arterials are discussed in the
Level of Service Standards” Section of
the Roadway Circulation Element
Technical Report. The two Specific
Arterials are described as:
Poway Road, between Espola Road
and SR-67 – This facility is
designated as a Specific Arterial with
two travel lanes, a narrow raised
median, and Class II bicycle lanes.
The design speed for this roadway
section is 55 mph.
Espola Road, between Titan Way
and Poway Road – This facility is
designated as a Specific Arterial with
two travel lanes, striped median
and/or two-way left-turn lane
TWLTL), and Class II bicycle lanes.
The design speed for this roadway
section is 50 mph.
Business Park Collectors: Another
part of the City requiring special
consideration is the southern area that
is characterized by industrial office and
manufacturing uses, referred to herein
as the Business Park. While the Prime
and Major Arterials (Scripps Poway
Parkway & Pomerado Road) retain their
respective Level of Service standards in
the Business Park, an additional
Business Park Collector classification
was developed to address the interior
circulation street system.
The Business Park Collector street
system is designed to provide both
mobility and access to the Business
Park. The cross-section of a Business
Park Collector can either be four lanes
with a raised median/two-way left-turn
lane, or two-lane undivided roadway.
Four-lane Collectors have Class II
bicycle lanes, no parking, and design
speeds of 35-45 mph; while two-lane
Collectors have no parking, no bicycle
lanes, and design speeds of 25 mph.
The cross-section for each roadway is
arranged by functional classification and
presented in Figures V-1 through V-6.
Existing (2008) Conditions
Table V-2 displays the existing cross-
section and average daily traffic for
roadway segments under Existing (
2008) conditions. All of the City s
Circulation Element roadway segments
are currently operating within their
respective design thresholds.
Designation of Roadway
Classifications
SANDAG performed numerous
iterations for purposes of calibration and
validation of the Series 11 Combined
North County Model (CNCM). The
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CNCM was developed as a focused
model utilizing the SANDAG Regional
Transportation Model with additional
land use and roadway network details
provided for the North County area
cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad,
San Marcos, Escondido, and Poway)
and its sphere of influence.
Based upon model output and City staff
input, a number of roadway facilities
were proposed for reclassification,
including downgrading in classification
designations. Figure V-7 illustrates the
updated classifications for each of the
Circulation Element roadways within the
City of Poway. The updated Level of
Service Standards included in Table V.1
were utilized to evaluate the 2030
roadway traffic operations.
Table V-3 displays the design Threshold
Capacity analysis results for the
Circulation Element roadway segments
under future year 2030 conditions. As
shown in the table, all of the City s
Circulation Element roadway segments
will continue to operate within their
respective design thresholds.
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TABLE V-2
EXISTING (2008) ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Roadway Segment Cross-Section
Design
Capacity
Threshold
2008 ADT
Within
Design
Threshold?
Scripps
Poway
Parkway
Western City Limit to
Pomerado Rd
6-Ln w/ RM
57,000 37,600 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Community
Rd 57,000 37,600 Yes
Community Rd to Danielson
St 57,000 24,800 Yes
Danielson St to Eastern City
limit 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 23,200 Yes
Ted Williams
Parkway
Western City Limit to
Pomerado Rd 6-Ln w/ RM 57,000 29,500 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Twin Peaks
Rd
functions as 4-Ln (
2EB&3WB) w/
RM
43,000 15,000 Yes
Camino Del
Norte
Western City Limit to
Pomerado Rd 6-Ln w/ RM 57,000 34,200 Yes
Twin Peaks
Road
Pomerado Rd to Ted
Williams Pkwy 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 29,900 Yes
Ted Williams Pkwy to
Community Rd 4-Ln w/ SM 43,000 37,800 Yes
Community Rd to Midland
Rd 4-Ln w/ SM 43,000 25,200 Yes
Midland Rd to Espola Rd 4-Ln w/ TWLTL 43,000 22,400 Yes
Pomerado
Road
Western City Limit to Twin
Peaks Rd
4-Ln w/
RM/SM/TWLTL 43,000 24,700 Yes
Twin Peaks Rd to Ted
Williams Pkwy 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 25,700 Yes
Ted Williams Pkwy to Poway
Rd
4-Ln w/
SM/TWLTL 43,000 26,000 Yes
Poway Rd to Stowe Dr
4-Ln w/ RM
43,000 25,600 Yes
Stowe Dr to Stonemill Dr 43,000 19,800 Yes
Community
Road
Twin Peaks Rd to Hilleary
Rd
4-Ln w/
TWLTL/RM/SM 43,000 21,800 Yes
Hilleary Rd to Poway Rd 4-Ln w/
TWLTL/RM/SM 43,000 24,700 Yes
Poway Rd to Stowe Dr
functions as 4-Ln (
3NB&2SB) w/
RM
43,000 24,300 Yes
Community
Road
Stowe Dr to Scripps Poway
Pkwy 4-Ln w/ RM 30,000 17,600 Yes
Scripps Poway Pkwy to
Kirkham Way 4-Ln w/ SM 30,000 1,800 Yes
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TABLE V-2
EXISTING (2008) ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Roadway Segment Cross-Section
Design
Capacity
Threshold
2008 ADT
Within
Design
Threshold?
Espola Road
Western City Limit to Valle
Verde 4-Ln w/ SM 32,000 22,200 Yes
Valle Verde to Titan Way 4-Ln w/ SM 32,000 19,100 Yes
Titan Way to Twin Peaks Rd 2-Ln w/ SM 24,000 20,100 Yes
Twin Peaks Rd to Poway Rd 2-Ln 16,000 14,900 Yes
Poway Road
Western City Limit to
Pomerado Rd 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 39,400 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Community
Rd 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 33,600 Yes
Poway Road
Community Rd to Midland
Rd
functions as 4-Ln
2WB&3EB) 43,000 25,000 Yes
Midland Rd to Garden Rd 4-Ln w/ RM 43,000 25,000 Yes
Garden Rd to Espola Rd 3-Ln w/ SM
2NB&1SB) 16,000 12,400 Yes
Espola Rd to SR-67 2-Ln 26,000 16,400 Yes
Midland Road
Twin Peaks Rd to Aubrey St 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 16,000 8,100 Yes
Aubrey St to Cynthia Ln 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 16,000 9,800 Yes
Cynthia Ln to Poway Rd 4-Ln w/ SM 32,000 9,800 Yes
Garden Road East of Poway Rd 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 16,000 1,500 Yes
Kirkham
Road/Way Stowe Dr to Gateway Pl 4-Ln w/ TWLTL 30,000 2,800 Yes
Stowe Drive Pomerado Rd to Kirkham
Way 4-Ln w/ TWLTL 30,000 11,000 Yes
Parkway
Center Drive
Stowe Dr to Scripps Poway
Pkwy 4-Ln w/ TWLTL 30,000 3,500 Yes
Tech Center
Drive
Scripps Poway Pkwy to
Kirkham Way 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 18,000 10,100 Yes
Danielson
Street
Community Rd to Kirkham
Way 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 18,000 2,500 Yes
Carriage Road north of Poway Rd 2-Ln w/ RM 10,900 3,600 Yes
Carriage Road south of Poway Rd 2-Ln w/ SM 10,900 3,600 Yes
Del Poniente
Road west of Espola Rd 2-Ln w/ SM 10,900 2,100 Yes
Lake Poway
Road
west of Espola Rd
2-Ln w/ SM
10,900 1,500 Yes
east of Espola Rd 10,900 1,300 Yes
Metate Lane Rick St to Community Rd 2-Ln 10,900 2,900 Yes
Oak Knoll
Road Poway Rd to Pomerado Rd 2-Ln w/ SM 10,900 7,600 Yes
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TABLE V-2
EXISTING (2008) ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Roadway Segment Cross-Section
Design
Capacity
Threshold
2008 ADT
Within
Design
Threshold?
Old Coach
Road north of Espola Rd 2-Ln 10,900 2,800 Yes
Robison
Boulevard
Pomerado Rd to Ridgedale
Dr 2-Ln 10,900 4,300 Yes
Silverlake
Drive Poway Rd to Robison Blvd 2-Ln 10,900 3,100 Yes
Stone Canyon
Road west of Martincoit Rd 2-Ln 10,900 5,700* Yes
Tierra Bonita
Road south of Twin Peaks Rd 2-Ln 10,900 1,200 Yes
Titan Way Riparian Rd to Espola Rd 2-Ln w/ SM 10,900 4,200 Yes
Valle Verde
Road north of Espola Rd 2-Ln w/ TWLTL 10,900 5,800 Yes
Putney Road Midland Rd to Ipava Dr 2-Ln 10,900 900* Yes
Ipava Drive Putney Rd to Tierra Bonita
Rd 2-Ln 10,900 400* Yes
Sycamore
Canyon Road south of Garden Rd 2-Ln 10,900 600 Yes
Martincoit
Road
Espola Rd to Orchard Gate
Rd 2-Ln 10,900 2,300 Yes
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Notes:
RM = Raised Median
SM = Striped Median
TWLTL = Two-way left-turn lane
NB = Northbound, SB = Southbound, EB = Eastbound, WB = Westbound
indicates SANDAG base year model counts.
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TABLE V-3
2030 CIRCULATION ELEMENT ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Roadway Segment
Proposed
Functional
Classification
Design
Capacity
Threshold
Forecast
ADT
Within
Design
Threshold?
Scripps
Poway
Parkway
Western City Limit to Pomerado
Rd
Prime Arterial
57,000 54,000 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Community Rd 57,000 54,500 Yes
Community Rd to Danielson St 57,000 27,000 Yes
Danielson St to Eastern City limit 57,000 27,300 Yes
Ted Williams
Parkway
Western City Limit to Pomerado
Rd Prime Arterial 57,000 42,500 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Twin Peaks Rd Major Arterial 43,000 20,000 Yes
Camino Del
Norte
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Rd Prime Arterial 57,000 43,500 Yes
Twin Peaks
Road
Pomerado Rd to Ted Williams
Pkwy
Major Arterial
43,000 34,400 Yes
Ted Williams Pkwy to
Community Rd 43,000 42,700 Yes
Community Rd to Midland Rd 43,000 26,700 Yes
Midland Rd to Espola Rd 43,000 23,600 Yes
Pomerado
Road
Western City Limit to Twin
Peaks Rd
Major Arterial
43,000 27,300 Yes
Twin Peaks Rd to Ted Williams
Pkwy 43,000 29,800 Yes
Ted Williams Pkwy to Poway Rd 43,000 33,400 Yes
Poway Rd to Stowe Dr 43,000 27,900 Yes
Stowe Dr to Stonemill Dr 43,000 24,000 Yes
Community
Road
Twin Peaks Rd to Hilleary Rd
Major Arterial
43,000 23,000 Yes
Hilleary Rd to Poway Rd 43,000 27,900 Yes
Poway Rd to Stowe Dr 43,000 28,100 Yes
Stowe Dr to Scripps Poway
Pkwy Business Park
Collector (4-Ln)
30,000 19,400 Yes
Scripps Poway Pkwy to Kirkham
Way 30,000 5,400 Yes
Espola Road
Western City Limit to Valle
Verde Collector (4-Ln)
32,000 26,000 Yes
Valle Verde to Titan Way 32,000 23,900 Yes
Titan Way to Twin Peaks Rd
Specific Arterial
24,000 23,000 Yes
Twin Peaks Rd to Poway Rd 24,000 21,600 Yes
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TABLE V-3
2030 CIRCULATION ELEMENT ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Roadway Segment
Proposed
Functional
Classification
Design
Capacity
Threshold
Forecast
ADT
Within
Design
Threshold?
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Western City Limit to Pomerado
Rd
Major Arterial
43,000 39,600 Yes
Pomerado Rd to Community Rd 43,000 37,400 Yes
Community Rd to Midland Rd 43,000 36,500 Yes
Midland Rd to Garden Rd Major Arterial 43,000 35,700 Yes
Garden Rd to Espola Rd Collector (2-Ln) 16,000 13,100 Yes
Espola Rd to SR-67 Specific Arterial 26,000 20,000 Yes
Midland
Road
Twin Peaks Rd to Aubrey St
Collector (2-Ln)
16,000 10,500 Yes
Aubrey St to Cynthia Ln 16,000 15,500 Yes
Cynthia Ln to Poway Rd Collector (4-Ln) 32,000 15,300 Yes
Garden
Road East of Poway Rd Collector (2-Ln) 16,000 14,400 Yes
Kirkham
Road/Way Stowe Dr to Gateway Pl Business Park
Collector (4-Ln) 30,000 21,700 Yes
Stowe Drive Pomerado Rd to Kirkham Way Business Park
Collector (4-Ln) 30,000 19,300 Yes
Parkway
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Stowe Dr to Scripps Poway
Pkwy
Business Park
Collector (4-Ln) 30,000 7,400 Yes
Tech Center
Drive
Scripps Poway Pkwy to Kirkham
Way
Business Park
Collector (2-Ln) 18,000 12,000 Yes
Danielson
Street Community Rd to Kirkham Way Business Park
Collector (2-Ln) 18,000 15,000 Yes
Carriage
Road
north of Poway Rd
Local Collector
10,900 5,300 Yes
south of Poway Rd 10,900 4,200 Yes
Del Poniente
Road west of Espola Rd Local Collector 10,900 2,100 Yes
Lake Poway
Road
west of Espola Rd
Local Collector
10,900 1,900 Yes
east of Espola Rd 10,900 1,500 Yes
Metate Lane Rick St to Community Rd Local Collector 10,900 3,300 Yes
Oak Knoll
Road Poway to Pomorado Road Collector (2-Ln) 10,900 10,100 Yes
Old Coach
Road north of Espola Rd Local Collector 10,900 7,300 Yes
Robison
Boulevard. Pomerado Rd to Ridgedale Dr Local Collector 10,900 6,700 Yes
Silverlake
Drive Poway Rd to Robison Blvd Local Collector 10,900 5,300 Yes
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Functional
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Design
Capacity
Threshold
Forecast
ADT
Within
Design
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Stone
Canyon
Road
west of Martincoit Rd Local Collector 10,900 7,500 Yes
Tierra Bonita
Road south of Twin Peaks Rd Local Collector 10,900 2,900 Yes
Titan Way Riparian Rd to Espola Rd Local Collector 10,900 8,100 Yes
Valle Verde
Road north of Espola Rd Local Collector 10,900 6,900 Yes
Putney Road Midland Rd to Ipava Dr Local Collector 10,900 1,500 Yes
Ipava Drive Putney Rd to Tierra Bonita Rd Local Collector 10,900 900 Yes
Sycamore
Canyon
Road
south of Garden Rd Local Collector 10,900 2,000 Yes
Martincoit
Road Espola Rd to Orchard Gate Rd Local Collector 10,900 2,500 Yes
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SCENIC ROADWAYS
The City of Poway has many notable
topographical and scenic features
worthy of appreciation. Situated in a
network of hillsides and valleys, the City
includes views of several mountain
peaks, including Mt. Woodson, Iron
Mountain, and Twin Peaks, in addition
to other prominent ridgelines that
penetrate into the developed areas of
the City. There are also several scenic
areas that are combined with grasslands
or riparian open space. These peaks,
ridgelines and open space areas
represent a considerable public scenic
investment which should be protected
and enhanced.
Scenic Roadway Concept
The purpose of designating scenic
roadways is to identify certain roads as
possessing worthy scenic value and to
then provide guidelines to preserve that
value. The public generally has an
idealized picture of what constitutes a
scenic roadway. They generally
envision images of a pastoral,
meandering roadway through the
countryside or a rocky rambling road
through the mountains. Most scenic
routes depend on natural landscapes for
their aesthetic qualities. In the City of
Poway, there also exists the need to
preserve, enhance and showcase the
community s rural history and image.
Roadways that cross through these
areas can also be considered scenic.
Existing Regional Scenic
Highway Programs
The State of California has an extensive
statewide scenic highway program, with
many natural and man-made scenic
features having been preserved and
available for viewing by travelers along
the State s roadway system. In the San
Diego area, the designated and eligible
scenic highways are primarily oriented
toward either the Pacific coastline or the
mountain and desert areas to the east.
The County of San Diego s General
Plan also contains a local scenic
roadway program. Through its Scenic
Highways Element, the County has
designated several scenic routes. Most
of these routes are local roadways that
link state scenic highways. Within the
City of Poway, the County„s Highway
Element includes Espola Road from the
western City limits to Poway Road;
Poway Road from Espola Road to State
Route 67; Scripps Poway Parkway from
Sycamore Canyon Road to SR-67; and
State Route 67 in its entirety, as scenic
routes.
Poway Local Scenic Roadways
Due to its panoramic views of Poway s
mountains and valleys, local scenic
roadways within the City of Poway
include Espola Road from the western
City limits to Poway Road, Poway Road
from Espola Road to SR-67 and SR-67
through the Poway City limits. In
addition, Midland Road, between
Hilleary Road and Twin Peaks Road,
has been designated as a scenic route
due to the many significant historic and
cultural features that exist along the
road. Where not inhibited by existing or
approved development, the City
requires a landscaped open space
easement of 50 feet from the ultimate
right-of-way along all scenic roadways,
with the exception of Espola Road
between Titan Way and Twin Peaks
Road and Midland Road.
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As displayed in Figure V-8, the following
roadways have been designated as
local scenic roadways:
Espola Road: Espola Road is one of
the more scenic routes in the City of
Poway. It typifies the City s rural image
and has several long-range vistas of Mt.
Woodson and Iron Mountain. There are
also several aesthetic open space areas
along Espola Road that have scenic
value because of significant grasslands
and oak and eucalyptus tree stands.
Espola Road also provides a gateway to
the City s most significant park land
area, the combined Lake Poway, Clyde
E. Rexrode Wilderness Area, and Blue
Sky Ecological Reserve.
Poway Road: Poway Road between
Espola Road and SR-67 provides
expansive views of the Poway Valley,
Twin Peaks, and the mountains to the
east.
State Route 67: SR-67 is located on a
high mountain plateau along the foothills
of both Mt. Woodson and Iron Mountain,
providing scenic vistas of the local
mountains, the Poway Valley, and
extended views to the coast.
Midland Road: Midland Road reflects
the City s historical significance. There
are several historic structures along
Midland Road, including the Kent
House, the Plaisted Home, and
Templars Hall. Midland Road is also the
center of “Old Poway” and Old Poway
Park. This area also contains a series of
historic structures and a steam train. A
specific plan with special design
guidelines regulates, maintains and
enhances the historic character of the
area.
Scripps Poway Parkway: Scripps
Poway Parkway, between Sycamore
Canyon Road and SR-67, is particularly
scenic with panoramic views of the
Poway Valley, Twin Peaks and the
mountains to the east and south.
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Public transit provides important travel
options for daily commuters, students,
and those lacking access to a personal
automobile, including the elderly and
disabled. As such, it is a key and vital
component of the overall transportation
system serving the City of Poway.
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
currently provides various transit
services for the City of Poway. In
addition, the City provides Park-N-Ride
facilities. Figure V-9 presents a map of
the transit facilities serving the City of
Poway.
Ridesharing: The City currently offers
three Park-N-Ride lots to promote
ridesharing in the community; one is
located in the southwest quadrant of the
Twin Peaks Road/Community Road
intersection, and will accommodate
approximately 25 vehicles. This lot is
also adjacent to Bus Route 844 for
those wishing to take advantage of the
transit system. The second lot is owned
by St. Gabriel s church but is made
available for Park-N-Ride purposes as
part of an agreement with the City of
Poway. This lot is located in the
northwest quadrant of the Budwin Lane/
Twin Peaks Road intersection, and can
accommodate as many as 60 vehicles.
The third lot is located on the
southeastern corner of Poway Road and
the SR-67 intersection and can
accommodate as many as 100 vehicles.
Transit Services: In early 2006, MTS
implemented a Comprehensive
Operational Analysis (COA) of its
bus and trolley services, with the
objective of making MTS's bus routes
better aligned with customer's needs, as
well as to create a fiscally sustainable
transit system into the future. This
analysis resulted in a number of
changes to the various bus routes
serving the City.
Fixed Route:
In September 2006, Bus Routes 844
and 845 routes and frequencies were
modified. With the modification, service
was eliminated along sections of
Midland Road, Aubrey Street, Twin
Peaks Road, Espola Road, and Civic
Center Drive.
Route 844 includes four morning trips
and five afternoon trips to provide transit
service for middle and high schools in
the City of Poway. The service
frequencies range between 30 and 50
minutes during weekdays. There is
currently no service on the weekends or
on observed holidays. This route serves
a large area of the City by providing
looped courses that follow along Poway
Road, Midland Road, Twin Peaks Road,
Espola Road, and Pomerado Road.
Route 845 serves the Garden Road
area, Poway Road, Pomerado Road,
and extends to Rancho Bernardo. This
route operates six days a week with no
Sunday service. During weekdays,
service is provided between 6:30 AM
and 7:00 PM, with an approximate
service frequency of 35 minutes. On
Saturday, Route 845 provides service
from 8:22 AM to 6:40 PM, with an
approximate service frequency of 90
minutes.
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Commuter Express:
Bus Route 820 (Commuter Express
between Downtown San Diego and
Poway) provides service to Midland
Road/Poway Road, Pomerado Road/
Poway Road and Poway Road/Carriage
Road, in the City of Poway.
Although there is no designated Park-N-
Ride lot within the Poway City limits to
support this route, there is a designated
lot for Route 820 just beyond the City
limits at the Sabre Springs Parkway/
Poway Road intersection.
It is estimated that the above routes
currently provide transportation to an
estimated 256,700 annual passengers
or approximately 990 passengers per
week.
Future I-15 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT):
BRT is an integral part of the I-15
Managed Lanes project, providing
transit routes for connecting residential
areas with major employment centers
along the I-15 corridor between SR-163
and SR-78. A number of BRT Centers
BRTCs) are planned adjacent to the
I-15 freeway. The closest of which to the
City of Poway, the Sabre Springs BRTC,
is located off of the I-15/SR-56
interchange. The Sabre Springs BRTC
is currently in operation, and offers in
addition to transit services, a “Park-N-
Ride” lot that connects to the managed
lanes by direct-access ramps, thus
providing preferential access for
carpools. Routes 844 and 820 will also
service the BRTC in the near-term (year
2012).
ADA Complimentary Paratransit
Service:
MTS offers curb-to-curb service
designed for transit riders who have
disabilities that prevent them from using
regular bus services. The ADA
Paratransit provides service to the same
areas and during the same days and
hours of service as that of the fixed
route.
Airport Service:
The City of Poway has an agreement
with a shuttle service vendor to provide
service to the San Diego Airport, Santa
Fe Depot or cruise ship terminal at
discounted rates for Poway residents
and businesses.
Expansion of transit opportunities
should continue to be an important
component of the City s Transportation
Master Element, and will be critical to
ensuring an effective and sustainable
long-term transportation solution for the
City. Possible transit opportunities
include:
1. Local Service Expansions –
Expansion of bus service to serve a
wider variety of origins and
destinations throughout the City of
Poway should be a long-term goal.
Options to improve service to the
South Poway Business Park should
be explored, including possibility of a
transit center providing a focal point
for commuters and transit services
alike.
2. I-15 BRT Service Connections – As
BRT is implemented in the I-15
Corridor, it will be important to
improve and expand linkages and
connections into Poway to minimize
the need to individually drive and
park at the BRT centers along I-15.
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INTRODUCTION
The bicycle is not only an enjoyable and
efficient means of transportation and
recreation. The benefits of bicycling are
multiple. First, the rider enjoys physical
and mental health benefits. Second, the
air quality is improved and the
environment benefits by a reduction in
the use of fossil fuels. Additionally,
potential roadway congestion is relieved
to the degree that bicycle ridership
occurs.
The City of Poway has developed
numerous bikeways covering many
miles through City streets and in scenic
off-road areas. The purpose of the
Bikeway Element of the General Plan is
to create a unified and functional system
of bikeways that addresses the
transportation needs of bicyclists in the
community and provides linkages with
existing and planned bikeways in
adjacent communities and the Region.
Field surveys and mapping were
undertaken with the objective of
identifying on-street and off-street
bikeways that should be maintained
and/or developed, as well as developing
recommendations for implementation of
the facilities.
Definitions
The term “bikeway” is used to describe
all facilities that are provided for bicycle
travel. The three main classes of
bikeways are:
Class I - Bicycle Path: A right-of-way
separated from the main street system
designed to accommodate one-way or
two-way bicycle traffic. Bicycle paths
can be used to provide both bicycle
commuter routes and recreational
opportunities in scenic areas. Bicycle
paths are particularly useful in
overcoming hazards to bicycle travel
such as major vehicular roads not
suitable for bicycle traffic. Bicycle paths
are typically 10 feet wide and are
identified by signage which states that
the path is a “Bicycle Path” and that “No
Motor Vehicles or Motorized Cycles” are
allowed.
Class II - Bicycle Lane: An on-street
facility designated by a solid white line
striped along the right hand side of the
road, designed for one-way travel in the
direction of motor vehicle traffic flow.
Bicycle lanes are designed to enhance
the safety and convenience of cyclists
using the street system by defining a
space on the road specifically for bicycle
use. Bicycle lanes generally form the
backbone of the bikeways system and
are typically 4 to 8 feet wide. They are
identified by signs that state the lane is
a “Bicycle Lane” or have a bicycle
symbol and a supplemental sign that
says “No Parking” is allowed.
Class III - Bicycle Route: Identified on
the road by signing, and special
pavement markings where appropriate.
Bicycle route signs are used to alert
motorists to the presence of bicycles on
the street, to indicate alternative routes
for bicycling to major roads, and/or to
close a gap in the bikeways system
where bicycle paths or lanes are not
feasible. Bicycle routes should be
placed only on the more lightly traveled
local collector streets. Bicycle routes
are identified by a “Bicycle Route” sign.
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Existing Facilities
Prior to the City of Poway s
incorporation in December 1980, bicycle
lanes were established by the County of
San Diego on Twin Peaks Road and
portions of Poway Road, Espola Road,
and Pomerado Road.
Since that time, the City of Poway has
created miles of bikeways throughout
the City. The “On-Street Bikeways”
section of this element discusses bicycle
lanes and routes on City streets. The
Off-Street Bikeways” section discusses
off-road bicycle paths. To assist in the
classifying of existing facilities and
determining appropriate types of
bikeway connections where gaps were
identified, the following factors relating
to the existing and planned roadway
network were carefully studied:
Street classification
Pavement width
Number of traffic lanes
Average daily traffic volumes
Posted speed limits
On-street parking
In general, bicycle lanes (Class II) are
recommended on the prime, major, and
specific arterial, as well as collector
streets. Bicycle routes (Class III) are
located on the smaller collector and
local streets where they offer an
alternative to bicycle riding on the larger
roadways and arterials. Collector and
local streets also provide connections to
local traffic generators such as schools,
shopping centers, and commercial
areas. Bicycle paths (Class I) are
recommended in park and recreation
areas.
Bikeway Facilities
Figure V-10 displays a map of the
updated Bikeway Element, including
both on-street and off-road bicycle
facilities within the City of Poway.
ON-STREET BIKEWAY SEGMENTS
Avenida Florencia/Del Norte/
Stone Canyon Road (Espola Road
Pomerado Road)
These three local residential
collector streets form an alternative
route for bicycle travel which avoids
the busy intersection of Pomerado
Road and Rancho Bernardo Road
extension of Espola Road). Posted
signs identify these roadways as
Class III Bicycle Routes.
Carriage Road (Oak Knoll Road –
Starridge Street)
Carriage Road provides north-south
access across Poway Road in the
western portion of the City. Bicycle
lanes (Class II) exist between
Buckley Street and Starridge Street,
but are intermittently striped on the
southbound side of the street. A
bicycle route (Class III) exists
between Buckley Street and Oak
Knoll Road.
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Civic Center Drive (Community
Road – Bowron Road – Poway
Road)
Civic Center Drive is a local street
that extends east and west between
Poway Community Park and
Community Road, past Valley
Elementary School. It extends north
and south between Poway
Community Park and Poway Road,
providing access to Poway Civic
Center and Poway Library. Bicycle
lanes (Class II) exist along this road.
Community Road (Twin Peaks
Road – Kirkham Way)
Community Road is a north-south
roadway that runs parallel to
Midland Road, but is larger and has
designated bicycle lanes (Class II).
Community Road connects several
major roads within Poway; it
intersects to the north with Twin
Peaks Road, and to the south with
Poway Road, Scripps Poway
Parkway and, ultimately, Kirkham
Way south of Scripps Poway
Parkway. As such, Community
Road serves as an important
Citywide bikeway link. Community
Road has minimal on-street parking,
and bicycle lanes (Class II) between
Twin Peaks Road and Scripps
Poway Parkway.
Espola Road (Poway Road –
Western City Limits)
Espola Road ranges in size from
two lanes to four lanes. The
Roadway Element calls for Espola
Road to have four lanes between
the western City limits and Titan
Way, and three lanes between Titan
Way and Poway Road. Espola
Road is also designated as a scenic
roadway. Bicycle lanes (Class II)
are designated on the road from the
western City limits to Poway Road.
Espola Road provides regional
bikeway connections, particularly to
the west to the Community of
Rancho Bernardo within the City of
San Diego. Espola Road also
facilitates connection to regional
public transit opportunities in the
vicinity of Rancho Bernardo Road
and I-15. The City of San Diego
has completed bicycle lanes on this
roadway from the western Poway
City limits to just west of Pomerado
Road only. New bicycle lanes
Class II) are recommended on
Espola Road between Range Park
Road and Poway Road, where the
road narrows.
Garden Road (Poway Road –
Sycamore Canyon Road)
Garden Road provides access to
several traffic generators, such as
an elementary school, a park, and
single-family residences. Garden
Road is 50 feet in width with Bicycle
Lanes (Class II) and on-street
parking on both sides.
At its eastern end between
Sycamore Canyon Road and
Whitewater Drive, the road narrows
to 40 feet in width. However, the
roadway is generally free of
driveways or on-street parking at
the curbs, which promotes the
establishment of Class II bicycle
lanes.
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State Route 67: SR-67 (Within City
Limits)
Most of SR-67 falls under the
jurisdiction of the California
Department of Transportation (
Caltrans). It is designated as a
scenic roadway.
SR-67 has striped shoulders with no
bicycle use signs posted, despite
the fact that Caltrans allows bicycle
use of the shoulders along the
portion of SR-67 within the City of
Poway. The Bicycle Element
advocates the implementation of a
Class I Bicycle Path along the west
side of SR-67 between Poway Road
and Scripps Poway Parkway within
the City limits, and/or the posting of
signs identifying the begin and end
points of the shoulders on SR-67
where bicycle use is allowed.
Lake Poway Road (West End –
East End)
This is a local collector leading to
the Lake Poway Recreation Area.
This road is often used by
recreational bicyclists. Bicycle lanes (
Class II) have been designated
from Espola Road east to the park
entrance.
Pomerado Road (South City Limits –
North City Limits)
Pomerado Road is an important link
between Poway, Rancho Bernardo,
Scripps Ranch, and Miramar, and is
used heavily by bicyclists. Several
traffic generators are located on the
street, including three schools, a
hospital, churches, and several
shopping areas. Bicycles lanes (
Class II) exist along most of
Pomerado Road from the south City
limits to the north City limits, and
continue into the City of San Diego
on either side.
One stretch of Pomerado Road
between Poquito Street and Metate
Lane has Class II Bicycle Lanes
designated on the west side but not
designated on the east side along
this stretch of the roadway. A Class
II Bicycle Lane is recommended on
the east side of this stretch of
roadway to complete the linkage.
Poway Road (Western City Limits –
SR-67)
Poway Road is heavily traveled by
bicyclists and motorists in the City.
In 1979, the County of San Diego
established bicycle lanes (Class II)
on Poway Road between the
western City limits and Garden
Road. Currently, the portion of
Poway Road from Garden Road
and Espola Road narrows from four
to two traffic lanes and has a
moderate steep grade. Class II
Bicycle lanes currently exist
between Garden Road and Sunrise
Ranch Road, but as the road
narrows these bicycle lanes end.
Class II Bicycle lanes are
recommended to complete the
connection from Sunrise Ranch
Road to Espola Road.
The designated scenic stretch of
Poway Road from Espola Road to
SR-67 is a long and gradual climb,
attractive to hardy recreation riders.
The current roadway configuration,
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however, is inadequate for inclusion
of bicycle lanes. Bicycle lanes (
Class II) are recommended to be
included with future roadway
improvements of the stretch of
Poway Road between Espola Road
and SR-67.
Class II Bicycle lanes are also
designated on Poway Road beyond
the western City limits, west to I-15
within the City of San Diego.
Regional bikeway connections are
also possible off Poway Road north
through Sabre Springs to Carmel
Ranch, and west, past I-15 to
Ranch Peñasquitos. Near the
junction of Poway Road and I-15, a
Caltrans-constructed Class I Bicycle
Path proceeds south along the east
side of the freeway.
Scripps Poway Parkway (West
City Limits – SR-67)
Scripps Poway Parkway extends
eastward from Interstate 15 in the
City of San Diego, through the City
of Poway, to SR-67. The prime
arterial is designated as a scenic
roadway, and this corridor is a major
employment and transportation
corridor within the City of Poway
and the region. Several major
private businesses are located
along the eastern stretch of the
corridor within the City that have a
potential for generating substantial
bicycle commuter traffic along this
corridor. Bicycle lanes (Class II)
have been striped throughout the
entire length of the facility.
Twin Peaks Road (Western City
Limits – Espola Road)
Twin Peaks Road extends from
Espola Road westward to
Pomerado Road, where it becomes
Camino Del Norte in the City of San
Diego. The road accommodates
through traffic to I-15 for the Mid-
City area. Class II Bicycle lanes are
designated on Twin Peaks Road.
Ted Williams Parkway (SR-56)
Western City Limits – Pomerado
Road)
The section of Ted Williams
Parkway within the City of Poway
provides a major link between
Pomerado Road and SR-56 in the
Carmel Mountain Ranch community
of the City of San Diego. Class II
Bicycle Lanes are designated on
Ted Williams Parkway (SR-56) in
the Poway area.
A separated multi-purpose trail has
been built on the south side of SR-
56 as part of a regional route for
pedestrian, bicyclist, and equestrian
use.
Metate Lane (Pomerado Road –
Community Road)
In conjunction with Community
Road, this local collector offers an
alternative to bicycling on Poway
Road. It serves bicyclists from
residential community along the
road, and provides access to the
Poway Civic Center. A number of
factors including a large number of
driveways, on-street parking, and
narrow roadway widths, preclude
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the designation of a Class II Bicycle
Lanes; however, a Class III Bicycle
Route is recommended along this
roadway.
Midland Road (Poway Road – Twin
Peaks Road)
This collector street connects mixed
residential and commercial uses,
including a post office, an
elementary school, and the historic
area of Old Poway. Because of its
historic character, Midland Road is
designated a scenic roadway.
Midland Road currently has Class II
Bicycle Lanes except for a narrow
stretch between Putney Road and
Norwalk Street, where a Class III
Bicycle Route exists.
Community Road, which closely
parallels Midland Road to the west,
has designated Class II Bicycle
Lanes and presents a more direct
alternative route.
Oak Knoll Road (Poway Road –
Carriage Road)
This local collector street, extending
approximately parallel to Poway
Road, offers an alternative to
bicycling on Poway Road, and can
be accessed via Carriage Road
from Poway Road. Oak Knoll Road
is currently designated as a Class III
Bicycle Route. Oak Knoll Road east
of Carriage Road ends at
Rattlesnake Creek, without a
connection to Poway Community
Park. Currently, the park is
accessed from this neighborhood
via a bridge at the end of Buckley
Street, north of Oak Knoll Road.
Bowron Road (Poway Road – End)
Bowron Road is north-south street
on the eastern side of the Poway
Library. It leads to multi-family
housing, a “Boys & Girls” Club,
Valley elementary school, and
Poway Community Park. The road
ends (cul-de-sac) at Poway Creek,
and connects to the neighborhood
south of the creek via an existing
foot bridge. A Class III Bicycle
Route is recommended along this
road.
Sycamore Canyon Road (Garden
Road – Scripps Poway Parkway)
Currently, Sycamore Canyon Road
provides access to some rural
residential development, and
generally is narrow and winding.
There is no access between Scripps
Poway Parkway and Sycamore
Canyon Road except for an
emergency ramp on the south side
of Scripps Poway Parkway. It is
recommended that a Class II
Bicycle Lane north of Scripps
Poway Parkway be designated to
provide access to westbound
Scripps Poway Parkway.
SR-67 Loop (Poway Road East
Grade – SR-67 – Scripps Poway
Parkway)
The San Diego Regional Bicycle
Plan developed by SANDAG
identifies a loop within the City of
Poway. The loop connects Ted
Williams Parkway in the west to
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Twin Peaks Road to Espola Road
connecting to Scripps Poway
Parkway in the south via a future
roadway south of the intersection of
Espola and Poway Roads. An
extension roadway between Poway
Road/Espola Road intersection
south to Scripps Poway Parkway is
no longer planned, and thus an
alternative eastern connection to the
loop may be provided through
Poway Road easterly to SR-67,
then southerly along the west side
of SR-67 to Scripps Poway
Parkway. It is recommended that
coordinated improvements be made
to the three segments to develop
this eastern loop.
Routes between Midland Road
and Poway Road (Putney Road –
Ipava Drive – Sunrise Canyon
Road – Sunrise Ranch Road)
The need exists overall for more
east-west connections through
Poway to provide alternatives to the
busy main traffic corridors.
Generally, this is difficult due to
topography and lack of through
streets. These small residential
roadways would provide bicycle
route connections between Midland
Road to Poway Road, and
ultimately to the activity centers of
the mid-city area. A bicycle route (
Class III) is recommended for
designation along these roadways.
Tierra Bonita Road (Putney Road
and Ipava Drive – Twin Peaks
Road)
This direct north-south street would
provide a secondary bicycle
connection to Twin Peaks Road
east of Midland Road and west of
Poway Road. It should be
developed as a bicycle route (Class
III) to intersect with the new east-
west route at Putney Road and
Ipava Drive and the bicycle lanes (
Class II) on Twin Peaks Road.
Martincoit Road and Stone
Canyon Road (Espola Road –
Pomerado Road)
Similar to Avenida Florencia, Del
Norte, and Stone Canyon Road
discussed in Segment 1, these two
local collector streets form an
alternative route for bicycle travel
which connects Pomerado and
Espola Roads, but avoids the busy
Pomerado Road and Espola Road
intersection. A (Class III) bicycle
route is recommended.
Buckley Street (Carriage Road –
Poway Community Park)
Buckley Street currently provides
access from the Oak Knoll
residential neighborhood to Poway
Community Park via a bridge over
Rattlesnake Creek. A bicycle route (
Class III) is recommended on this
road.
Hilleary Place (Midland Road –
Hilleary Park)
Hilleary Place provides an east-west
access between Midland Road and
Community Road, with the west end
connecting Hilleary Park. This road
provides access from surrounding
residential neighborhoods to the
park. A bicycle lane (Class II)
currently exists along this road.
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Valle Verde Road (End – Espola
Road)
This north-south Class II Bicycle
facility provides access between
Espola Road and the residential
community to the north.
OFF-STREET BIKEWAYS (TRAILS)
Poway Creek Trail (Pomerado
Road to Community Road)
The potential exists to create Class I
Bicycle Paths along both sides of
Poway Creek, connecting existing
bridges, parks, shopping centers,
residential neighborhoods, and
other existing bicycle facilities.
There is adequate room on the
banks of the creek on each side,
often next to residential
development, to create a cleared
path for bicycle use. A path along
the creek can incorporate existing
paths such as the path within
Poway Community Park. As it is
developed, connections to
surrounding neighborhoods should
also be developed, such as north to
Oak Knoll Road and Carriage Road.
The connection to Oak Knoll Road
and the Community Park would
require a new bridge at Rattlesnake
Creek. On the south side, the path
should connect to Whispering Tree
Lane (through an existing
neighborhood park), Montauk
Street, Carriage Road, Blanco Court
and the roads within the Mobile
Home Park.
Poway Community Park (Existing)
The existing 10 foot wide sidewalk
provides an ideal location for
recreational bicycle use. It serves
all park users, including visitors to
the Community Center and children
from adjacent Valley Elementary
School. The path is an
approximately one-mile-long loop
around the park boundaries. It
connects with the neighborhoods
south of Poway Creek via a bridge
at the end of Bowron Drive, and one
at the southwestern corner of the
park. It connects with the residential
neighborhood to the west via a
bridge at the end of Buckley Street.
It is recommended that the path be
extended east to link the park with
the Poway City Hall, and west
across Rattlesnake Creek to
connect to the residential
neighborhoods along Oak Knoll
Road.
Lake Poway Park (Espola Road to
regional trails)
Bicycle lanes currently connect
Espola Road to Lake Poway Park
via Lake Poway Road. The Lake
Poway Park area should be studied
for additional development of a
bicycle path within the park and to
other trails and paths in the region.
A comprehensive summary of the City s
bikeways by class type is presented in
Table V-4.
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DESIGN STANDARDS
All proposed bikeways for the City of
Poway shall be designed and
constructed in conformance with
requirements highlighted in the Caltrans
Manual, “Planning and Design Criteria
for Bikeways in California.” Adherence
to these standards is recommended for
two reasons: 1) for the City to be eligible
for state funding of bikeways projects;
and 2) in order to construct a safe and
uniform bikeways system that complies
with accepted state standards.
Bikeways should be well identified by
proper bikeway signs. Part 9 of the
California MUTCD states that bikeway
signs are optional. Bikeway signs may
include the following information:
Supplemental “BEGIN” and
END” plaques to identify the
starting and ending points of
bikeways.
Destination informational signs
that inform bicyclists of the
activity centers that the bikeway
leads to (e.g. “To Rancho
Bernardo,” “To SR-67,” “To
Poway Community Park,” etc.).
Destination signs should identify
major traffic generating facilities
such as recreation sites,
neighborhoods, educational
institutions, commercial centers,
transit centers, etc.
Confirmation bikeway signs
placed at the far side of
intersections when bikeways
cross major streets to confirm
that the bicyclist is still on the
designated bikeway.
Supplemental arrow plaques
under bikeway signs to notify
bicyclist where bikeway changes
occur.
If none of the above criteria is
applicable, bikeway signs and
marking legends should be
spaced at one-half mile intervals.
MAINTENANCE
The City should adequately maintain
bicycle facilities. The convenient and
safe use of bicycle paths, lanes, and
routes are dependent upon regular
street maintenance as bicyclists will
avoid bikeways littered with glass, dirt
and other roadside debris.
Bicycle lanes and routes (Classes II and
III) can be well maintained as part of the
regular City street maintenance
program. Pavement markings, including
bicycle legend and lane line striping and
stenciling, should be repainted on an as-
needed basis.
Bicycle paths (Class I) are more difficult
to maintain due to their placement apart
from the routinely maintained street
system. Special maintenance effort
may be required for cleaning if the width
of the path cannot accommodate
standard street sweepers.
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TABLE V.4
POWAY BIKEWAY FACILITIES
Segment # Roadway Segment Limits Ultimate Bikeway
Facility Type
ON STREET
1 Avenida Florencia Avenida la Valencia to Espola Road Class III
2 Del Norte Stone Canyon Road to Avenida la Valencia Class III
3 Stone Canyon Road Pomerado Road to Del Norte Class III
4 Carriage Road Oak Knoll Road to Starridge Street Class II
5 Civic Center Drive Bowron Road to Community Road Class II
6 Bowron Road Civic Center Drive to Poway Road Class II
7 Community Road Twin Peaks Road to Scripps Poway Parkway Class II
8 Espola Road Western City Limit to Range Park Road Class II
9 Espola Road Range Park Road to Poway Road Class II
10 Garden Road Poway Road to Sycamore Canyon Road Class II
11 Highway 67 Poway Road to Scripps Poway Parkway Class I&II
12 Lake Poway Road Espola Road to Lake Poway Recreation Area Class II
13 Pomerado Road Southern City Limit to Northern City Limit Class II
14 Poway Road Western City Limit to Garden Road Class II
15 Poway Road Garden Road to Sunrise Ranch Road Class II
16 Poway Road Sunrise Ranch Road to Espola Road Class II
17 Scripps Poway Parkway Western City Limit to Highway 67 Class II
18 Twin Peak Road Western City Limit to Espola Road Class II
19 Ted Williams Parkway Western City Limit to Pomerado Road Class II
20 Metate Lane Pomerado Road to Community Road Class II
21 Midland Road Poway Road to Aubrey Street Class II
22 Midland Road Somerset Street to Norwalk Street Class III
23 Midland Road Norwalk Street to Twin Peaks Road Class II
24 Bowron Road Poway Road to End Class III
25 Sycamore Canyon Road Garden Road to Scripps Poway Parkway Class II
26 Tierra Bonita Road Putney Road to Twin Peaks Road Class III
27 Putney Road Midland Road to Tierra Bonita Road Class III
28 Putney Road Midland Road to Tierra Bonita Road Class III
29 Ipava Drive Poway Road to Tierra Bonita Road Class III
30 Martincoit Road Stone Canyon Road to Espola Road Class III
31 Stone Canyon Road Del Norte to Martincoit Road Class III
32 Buckley Street Carriage Road to Poway Community Park Class III
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TABLE V.4
POWAY BIKEWAY FACILITIES
Segment # Roadway Segment Limits Ultimate Bikeway
Facility Type
33 Hilleary Place Midland Road to Community Road Class II
OFF STREET BIKEWAYS
1 Poway Creek Trail Pomerado Road to Community Road Class I
2 Poway Community Park
Trail Within Poway Community Park Class I
3 Lake Poway Park Trail Espola Road to Regional Trail Class I
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BICYCLE PARKING
A need exists for secure bicycle parking
at key traffic generators throughout the
City, such as schools, libraries,
shopping centers, the Civic Center,
parks, etc. Provision of bicycle parking
not only prevents theft, but helps to
promote bicycle use. Properly situated
bicycle racks and lockers effectively
discourage parking in undesirable areas
by offering a more convenient and safe
place to lock a bicycle. Parking should
be located near building entrances
where it will receive the highest use and
most conveniently serve the public.
The two most common types of bicycle
parking facilities are bicycle racks and
bicycle lockers. Bicycle racks provide
temporary secure bicycle parking.
Ideally, bicycle racks should allow
bicyclists to lock both wheels and the
frame of the bicycle to the rack without
the use of chains or cables. The rack
should be visible to passers-by, but
should not obstruct pedestrian flow. A
bicycle parking sign should be located at
the rack.
Bicycle lockers offer greater security
against theft or damage by enclosing a
bicycle within a locked box. The lockers
are most useful to cyclists who must
leave their cycles unattended overnight
or during a workday.
Occasionally, state funding is made
available to cities for the purchase of
bicycle racks and lockers. The City
should actively pursue funds to establish
bicycle parking at public locations such
as the Poway City Hall, the Community
Center, Lake Poway and the Poway
Community Park. In addition, the City
should encourage the provision of
bicycle parking at local businesses,
schools and shopping centers. It should
be noted that Senate Bill 321 allows tax
credits for employers who provide
bicycle parking, showers and locker
rooms for their employees.
BICYCLE REGISTRATION
The City has adopted a bicycle
registration ordinance. Bicycle licensing
acts as a deterrent to theft, speeds the
return of stolen bicycles (recovered in
Poway or anywhere in the state) and
can aid in identifying an injured cyclist.
Bicycle registration is administered by
San Diego County Sheriff Department.
The Sheriff s Traffic Section distributes
registration materials to all of the
schools, thus providing free and
convenient registration.
Bicycle safety information and the
bikeway maps should be available to the
public during registration. Revenue
from the bicycle licenses that exceeds
the cost of materials may be used to
finance educational programs or go
towards paying to hire a traffic safety
officer or towards structuring and
maintaining bicycle facilities.
BICYCLE SAFETY
In the past, the San Diego County
Sheriff Department Poway Station has
initiated bicycle safety programs in the
local elementary and middle schools.
Children are given a safety program in
the auditorium which emphasizes the
use of helmets, proper attire and
checking of equipment.
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The City should continue to support the
bicycle safety programs in the schools.
Most serious bicycle accidents and
deaths occur due to head injuries, many
of which could be prevented by the
wearing of helmets. Approximately 85
percent of bicycle-related deaths are
due to head injuries and bicycle injuries
account for 22-25 percent of all
significant brain injuries to children
under age 14.
The City should incorporate the free
information available from the
Automobile Club in its safety program.
Free materials include films on bicycle
safety, pamphlets, and a trailer which
visits schools to distribute information
and check for proper bicycle
maintenance.
As May is Bicycle Awareness Month,
the City emphasizes bicycle safety
during May by proposing to provide
promotional handouts and notice in the
local newspaper. The City also
proposes to participate in Bike-to-Work
Day in May, which is a national event
that encourages employees to try
alternative ways to commute. The City
encourages local businesses to
participate as well, and should provide
rest-stops with refreshments and prizes
to participants. Bike-to-Work Day
events are often sponsored by local
businesses who shoulder the cost of
prizes and refreshments.
Additionally, the City encourages the
strict enforcement by law enforcement
officials for the safe operation of
bicycles on City streets. The most
dangerous violations committed by
bicyclists are riding against traffic, failing
to stop at STOP signs and signals,
turning without looking for automobiles,
and riding at night without a light. The
most common infringements by
motorists are executing turns without
checking for bicyclists and parking in
restricted bicycle lane areas.
SOURCES OF FUNDING
There are a number of state and federal
grants available to cities for the
implementation of bicycle facilities.
Grants may be obtained for bikeway
design and construction, organization of
bicycle safety and enforcement
programs and promotion of bicycling
activities. Some grants require
matching funds while others will satisfy
a percentage or all of the project costs.
Application for Transit Development Act (
TDA) and TransNet funds is made
through the SANDAG Bicycle
Pedestrian Working Group (BPWG).
The BPWG coordinates bicycle planning
for the region and reviews all TDA and
TransNet claims for consistency with
regional bikeway plans, Caltrans design
standards and other pre-established
criteria.
Also, each year Caltrans receives
Federal Aid Urban (FAU) and Bike Lane
Account (BLA) monies for the
implementing non-motorized
transportation projects. After consulting
with local cities and the county,
CALTRANS develops a priority listing of
bikeways projects to be constructed in
the region.
The Federal Highways Program, the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the Department of
Energy provide funds directly to cities
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for design and construction of
commuter-oriented bikeways. Funds for
recreational bikeways projects may be
acquired through the Department of
Interior s Land and Water Conservation
Program or the Department of
Development Program. Traffic Safety
Grants are available from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare. These monies
may be used to initiate bicycle safety
programs or to hire a bicycle traffic
safety officer.
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INTRODUCTION
The primary goal of the Pedestrian
Element is to encourage the use of
alternative modes of transportation and
reduce the reliance on automobile travel
by enhancing the network of safe and
direct walking routes within the City of
Poway.
POWAY TRAIL SYSTEM
The City s Trails Guide identifies the
locations of existing and future trails
which are part of the City s Master Plan
of Trails. The City s current system of
existing and proposed trails consists of
approximately 60 miles of multi-use
trails (hiking, bicycling, and equestrian).
These trails are made of either native
material or decomposed granite, and
are separated from the road right-of-
way.
The objective of the trail system is to
delineate an overall uniform network of
trails which interconnect recreation
areas, parks, open spaces, schools,
residential and commercial areas, and
equestrian centers.
TRAIL DEFINITIONS
The Pedestrian Element identifies three
trail components on which the overall
City trail system is based: regional trails;
community trails; and local feeder trails.
The right-of-way for these trail
components varies between 20 feet
Regional), 15 feet (Community), and 10
feet (Local Feeder). The three trail
components are described below:
Regional Trails - Regional trails are
extended, long distance corridors that
serve as the main connectors to
regional parks, scenic canyons and
foothills that are both within and beyond
the Poway City limits.
Community Trails - Community trails
provide the user with access to the
regional trails and community facilities
such as parks, schools, and shopping
centers. Existing community trails
extend along waterways, utility
corridors, public rights-of-way,
easements, and along the sides of local
streets (sidewalks or other right-of-way
access paths). These trails form loops
of varying length and unify the local
feeder trails.
Local Feeder Trails - Local feeder trails
are contained within local developments
and subdivisions and enable the users
access from their residential area to the
community or regional trails, other
residential neighborhoods, schools, and
parks.
POTENTIAL TRAIL LINKAGES
The majority of the potential trail
linkages identified in this Element can
be characterized as local feeder trails.
Often, construction or improvement of
trails can occur only after right-of-way is
secured by dedication or purchase. The
City of Poway should coordinate the
acquisition of trail easements where
necessary, when reviewing new
subdivision applications.
Each link described below corresponds
to the links identified in the Trail Link
Matrix and maps found within the City s
Pedestrian Trails Linkage Study.
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The City trail system is presented in
Figure V-11. The Pedestrian Trail
Linkage Study provides additional
details on the location of each potential
trail link in relationship to the City s
existing street system, existing trail
system, major activity centers, and
topography.
PEDESTRIAN ROUTES
PATHWAYS
Pathways can be defined as pedestrian
ways that are effectively separated from
automobile traffic. Most sidewalks do
not qualify as pathways, since they are
normally adjacent to traffic lanes. Many
sidewalk segments do not encourage
pedestrian use because “slow” moving
pedestrians do not mix well with higher
speed vehicular traffic a few feet away.
Often, sidewalks offer only a roundabout
way to get to places, as they follow
streets that are usually laid out in non-
grid patterns. Pathways can encourage
people to travel on foot, especially if
they are well designed, include
amenities such as landscaping and
benches, and provide direct routes
between major points of trip origin and
destination. Poway has sidewalks on
most streets, and a number of pathway
links between streets and sidewalks;
however, existing pathways are
scattered within the City and do not
constitute a comprehensive system.
The Pedestrian Element builds upon
existing trails and activity center
linkages that contribute to the ultimate
development of a true system of high
quality pathways. Combined with an
inventory of the City s existing pathway
network, the identified linkages connect
the City s main residential areas with the
major shopping, recreation and
employment centers in the City.
RURAL WALKWAYS
Poway has many residential
neighborhoods with a distinctive rural
character - large lots, open space and
winding roads. In residential areas such
as these, standard, concrete, curb-
adjacent sidewalks could detract from
the rural quality of the neighborhood.
Nevertheless, it is desirable to provide a
place where people can safely and
comfortably walk other than the street.
In residential areas, “rural walkways”
would provide an alternative to concrete
sidewalks. Rural walkways are defined
as smooth, compacted-surface paths at
least five feet in width, placed within the
public right-of-way on dedicated streets
or adjacent to the roadway on private
streets. While a curb would not be
required, the path should be separated
from the road in some way (such as
through landscaping, a fence, or by
elevation).
TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS
The trail design standards are presented
in the City of Poway Landscape and
Irrigation Design Manual. All newly
constructed trails shall also comply with
applicable disability accessibility
requirements.
IMPLEMENTATION
All bikeways, pedestrian pathways and
multi-use trails shall be implemented in
the City of Poway in accordance with
the Bicycle Facilities Technical Study,
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sidewalks shall be constructed
whenever possible in conjunction with
proposed street construction or
redevelopment in order to maximize
roadway construction and labor costs.
Trails and pedestrian connections within
development and to regional trails and
surrounding trails shall be incorporated
wherever appropriate into areas of new
development as this is the most cost-
efficient opportunity to provide for such
facilities.
The City shall agree to maintain its trails
once established. Whenever possible
and economically feasible, the City shall
cooperate with surrounding jurisdictions
in planning and implementing sub-
regional and regional trails.
The Pedestrian Element should be
periodically updated to reflect new
developments and/or alterations of the
City of Poway General Plan.
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Trail funding should be pursued along
with bikeway funding whenever
possible.
The California Conservation Corps and
the Boy Scouts of America have
contributed to the City of Poway trails
construction and maintenance program.
The Corps has assisted in the
construction of over 27 miles of trails
and provides routine maintenance on
trails within the City of Poway.
Additionally, the Adopt-A-Trail program
has over 20 civic groups, businesses
and families that maintain sections of
trails throughout the city. These sources
should be utilized to the extent possible
for the construction, and continued
maintenance of trail linkages identified
within this study.
Approximately one half of the existing
trails in the City have been implemented
through conditions placed on
development proposals. The other one
half of the existing trails are located
within various easements and existing
rights of way. All trails within Poway are
multi-use trails
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance costs for trails within the
City are approximately $1,000 per mile
per year. This cost assumes utilization
of California Conservation Corps. and
volunteers on trails projects.
Compliance with American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements
Identified trail linkages are subject to
compliance with ADA requirements as
applicable. The ADA addresses
discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in employment, public
services, public accommodations, and
telecommunications. The ADA s
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) sets
forth accessibility standards for all public
accommodations including those
constructed and operated by the private
sector. All newly constructed trails shall
comply with the applicable design
standards of the ADAAG.
GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
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The goals, policies and strategies shown below are those that relate directly to the
issues discussed in the Transportation Master Element. The various elements of the
General Plan are intended to be consistent with each other, and therefore the goal and
policies contained in other elements will also support those included herein. A complete
listing of all goals, policies, and strategies is contained in Section II of the General Plan.
GOAL II - IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE FOR AN
ORDERLY BALANCE OF BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND USES IN
CONVENIENT AND COMPATIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND
TO ENSURE THAT ALL SUCH USES SERVE TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE
THE ENVIRONMENT, CHARACTER AND IMAGE OF THE CITY.
Policy C – Land Use and Transportation
Ensure that the City s transportation system does not become overburdened.
Strategies
1. Avoid approving any development that will increase the traffic on a City roadway
above the design capacity threshold unless traffic/roadway design mitigation is
available and/or will be implemented to achieve the desired capacity. If no feasible
alternates are available, cumulative land use impacts on roadways should be
assessed to ascertain the contribution of each new land use being considered.
2. Prohibit development which will result in Levels of Service (LOS) exceeding “D”
during the two highest peak hours at any intersection unless no feasible
alternatives exist and an overriding public need can be demonstrated.
3. Developments that would result in a concentration of people, such as multiple-
family residential developments should be located, where feasible, in proximity to
commercial, food, and employment uses, as well as in the vicinity of schools, parks
and primary roadway corridors, and other locations of high transit use such as
designated Smart Growth locations.
4. Continue to develop neighborhood parks in proximity to residential areas to
encourage pedestrian travel to recreation facilities.
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GOAL VI – IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO PROVIDE A SAFE,
EFFICIENT AND INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO SERVE THE
PRESENT AND FUTURE MOBILITY NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS OF POWAY.
Policy A – Streets
A safe and reliable system of streets, which together with appropriate Traffic Demand
Management and Traffic Systems Management techniques will allow the roadway
system to maintain its design capacity threshold. Roadways should be designed in a
safe and reliable manner to meet the needs of the residents without detracting from the
rural setting of Poway.
Strategies
1. The financing of improvements to the City circulation system made necessary by
development shall be borne by the developer of the project.
2. Raised medians should be constructed in roadways adjacent to commercial areas
to direct traffic flow and provide a more scenic roadway area.
3. Access to commercial areas should be provided through a minimum number of
points of ingress and egress.
4. The road network is based on a graduated road classification system as described
in the Roadway Element of the Transportation Master Element.
5. The design of roads and traffic controls shall optimize safe traffic flow by
minimizing turning, curb parking, uncontrolled access and frequent stops on
arterial roadways.
6. The City shall provide adequate levels of maintenance of all improved components
of the transportation system, including roadways, sidewalks, bicycle facilities and
roadway drainage systems.
7. No street shall be permanently closed without prior traffic analysis, and
environmental review.
8. If a roadway is included on the Bikeway Element, the paved widths shall
accommodate Class II bicycle lanes. Class II bicycle lanes shall take precedence
over on-street parking if the right-of-way or paved width is restricted.
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Residential Streets
9. Residential streets should be designed to discourage non-local traffic. Measures
such as landscaped encroachments or raised medians may be used to discourage
general traffic in local areas.
10. Non-local traffic shall be discouraged by the graduated road classification system
and, if necessary, by street modifications measures such as:
Necking” or narrowing the street at strategic locations such as
intersections or neighborhood entrances;
Narrowing the overall street width and adding landscaping in the right-or-
way to give the impression of a private street;
Altering the directional flow of the traffic with traffic circles, bollards or
wood barriers with adequate landscaping and directional signs.
11. In the event that traffic on a local street, particularly within a residential
neighborhood, has exceeded or may exceed 1,000 vehicles per day as a result of
a new development proposal, the City should commission a local traffic study to
evaluate the potential impact and provide mitigation measures as necessary.
12. Residential streets shall be designed to follow the natural contours of the land,
wherever feasible, to avoid unnecessary landform alteration.
13. When considering circulation patterns and standards, primary consideration shall
be given to the preservation of character and safety of existing residential
neighborhoods. Where conflicts arise between convenience of motorists and
neighborhood safety/community character preservation, the latter shall have
priority.
Access to Arterials
14. Access to all primary and major arterials should be restricted to approved points of
ingress and egress through relinquishment of access rights to the City.
15. Access to primary or major arterials shall be limited to one point for 300 feet of
frontage or one point per parcel, if a parcel has less than 300 feet of frontage.
16. Combined access between adjacent properties shall be considered prior to the
allowance of access to a primary or major arterial to reduce the overall number and
frequency of access points. Reciprocal access agreements shall be encouraged.
17. Driveways and entries near intersections along arterial roadways should be located
a minimum of 100 feet from the end of the curb return.
18. Access points shall be coordinated with existing or planned access points on the
opposite side of the road and the breaks in medians.
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Emergency Routes
19. Reduced emergency response time shall be used as a basis for traffic signal
preemption system.
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20. Support the safety benefits of widening SR-67 to a four-lane cross-section.
21. Support the implementation of a multi-purpose trail on the west side of SR-67
between Poway Road and Scripps Poway Parkway.
Poway Road
22. Commission a Corridor study for Poway Road between Oak Knoll Road and
Garden Road to improve its capacity as a four-lane arterial.
23. Implement an adaptive responsive traffic signal timing system for Poway Road to
improve roadway capacity.
24. Support improvement projects along Poway Road, including providing direct
connections or combining driveway entrances to shopping centers, creating right-
turn pockets at specific locations, and restricting left-turn movements where no turn
pocket exist.
Transportation Demand Management
25. Where applicable, consider the adoption of a Transportation Demand Management
TDM) Program consistent with the SANDAG model program.
26. Through the TDM program, establish short- and long-term parking management
strategies at private and governmental facilities that discourage single-occupancy
vehicle usage and reward high vehicle occupancy rates without placing the City at
a competitive disadvantage.
Policy B – Scenic Roadways
Continue to identify, designate and preserve local scenic roadways.
Strategies
1. Where not inhibited by existing or approved development, an open space
easement of 50 feet from the ultimate right-of-way line shall be required along all
scenic roadways, except Midland Road and Espola Road south of Titan Way to
Poway Road. This easement area shall be landscaped to enhance the scenic
roadway area using drought tolerant plant materials.
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2. Any new residential developments adjacent to a scenic roadway, except Midland
Road, shall have decorative solid walls and/or landscaped earthen berms to
enhance the scenic quality of the area.
3. The rural character of Midland Road should be maintained, protected and
enhanced by ensuring that all new developments or improvements to any existing
development utilize an appropriate architectural style that is consistent with the Old
Poway Specific Plan.
Policy C – Public Transit
The use of public transit as a viable alternative to the automobile should be encouraged.
Strategies
1. Participate with public transit providers serving San Diego County in a cooperative
program to increase transit services with existing equipment and expand services
through transit facility improvements.
2. Coordinate with transit providers to increase funding for transit improvement to
supplement other means of travel to the extent possible.
3. Support efforts to establish a region-wide bus pass.
4. Continue to provide specialized transit services to meet the needs of the transit-
dependent citizens such as the disabled community, senior citizens and students.
5. Provide fixed route transit services to all concentrated residential areas, major
activity centers, and major employment centers.
6. Continue to provide other transit services such as commuter express service and
airport service.
7. Encourage development of bus rapid transit and transit access points along the
I-15.
8. Partner with SANDAG on the proposed I-15 Integrated Corridor Management (
ICM) system. The I-15 ICM corridor is a multi-modal corridor extending from
SR-52 in San Diego to SR-78 in Escondido, and requires multi-jurisdictional and
multi-agency collaboration on corridor management.
9. Develop both a short-range and long-range transit plan to implement an efficient
and useful public transportation system.
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10. Periodically, participate in a survey of transit users and the community to
determine what improvements can be made to the existing transit service and what
additional types of services or enhancements are necessary to meet the diverse
transportation needs of existing and potential commuters.
11. Promote a transit system which will maintain the scheduled service times, reduce
duplications of transit services, and minimize passenger travel and waiting time.
12. Provide passenger amenities such as bus shelters, benches, transit maps and
displayed schedules to promote use of public transit.
13. Provide a transit service which operates vehicles that are clean, well-maintained
and within acceptable mileage limits.
14. Maintain an overall cost-efficient transit service. Thorough effective competition
and the bidding process, the City shall ensure that contractor costs are reasonable.
Transit fares that are consistent with those in the region shall be maintained;
increased farebox revenue shall be sought by increasing total transit system
patronage.
15. Promote ridesharing through the use and development of Park-N-Ride lot facilities
throughout the City.
Policy D – Bicycles
The use of bicycles for transportation and recreation is strongly encouraged.
Strategies
1. Provide a bikeway system, as shown in the Bikeway Master Plan Figure V-10 , and
the Bikeways Standard, including where feasible and appropriate, links identified in
the City of Poway for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails Linkage Study, to provide
for safe and efficient use of the bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation for
local, subregional, and regional travel, and as a form of recreation.
2. Encourage the registration of bicycle for identification purposes.
3. Support use of bicycle helmets and bicycle safety programs in the City.
4. Ensure the installation of bicycle racks on transit vehicles and secure storage
facilities at Park-N-Ride locations to facilitate bicycle use.
5. Encourage bicycle commuting by requiring bicycle parking facilities at major
destinations, such as schools, parks, transit centers, employment centers, and
commercial districts.
6. Integrate the bikeway system to every extent feasible with the City s transportation
system.
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7. Integrate bikeways whenever possible in conjunction with proposed street
construction or redevelopment.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of a regional and subregional
network of bikeways.
9. Incorporate bikeways wherever appropriate into areas of new development.
10. Pursue various local, state, and federal sources of funds for the continued
implementation and maintenance of bikeways, including TransNet funds.
Whenever possible and economically feasible, participate along with surrounding
jurisdictions in planning and implementation of subregional and regional bikeway
projects.
11. Update the Bikeway Element periodically to reflect new developments which would
require corresponding changes or additions to the bikeway system.
Policy E – Trails
Develop an inter-linking network of trails that connects parks, residential, commercial,
industrial, and government areas with each other and integrate with the regional trail
network.
Strategies
1. Continue construction of the network of pedestrian/equestrian trails according to
City trail standards and in locations shown on the Pedestrian Element.
2. Promote programs for improving existing trails, such as removing barriers, to make
the trails safer, more functional and more accessible.
3. Update the Trails Guide as necessary to provide current information.
4. Trails easement shall be established and acquired through all feasible means
including required and voluntary easement dedications.
5. Establish an agreement with public and private utilities for the use and
maintenance of utility corridors and easement for trail purposes.
6. Trail construction should take into consideration the safety and convenience of trail
users as the primary concern.
7. Design the Trail System to minimize adverse impact on sensitive habitat and
cultural resources.
8. Promote the design of smaller loops within the larger trail system.
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Policy F – Pedestrian Routes
A system of sidewalks, rural walkways and pathways should be created to promote the
safe and efficient movement of pedestrians throughout the City.
Strategies
1. Encourage the construction of pathways according to the Trail System Map, Figure
V-II and the Pathways Standard including where feasible and appropriate links
identified in the City of Poway Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails Linkage Study.
Emphasis shall be placed on the paths that are shortest, safest and most efficient
connections between residential neighborhoods, schools, parks, and employment
and commercial centers.
2. Require the construction of sidewalks or rural walkways adjacent to all streets and
roads. Discourage curb-adjacent sidewalks along major roadways in favor of
discontinuous sidewalks separated from the road by a planter area.
3. Encourage installation of sidewalks in semi-urban and urban neighborhoods where
they do not exist.
4. Where there is established pedestrian use of undeveloped property, future
development plans shall incorporate similar access where feasible and reasonably
related to the use to be made of the property.
GOAL XII - IT IS THE GOAL OF THE CITY OF POWAY TO ENCOURAGE
REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATION.
Policy A – Planning
Support the commitment to coordinate land use and public facility planning programs
with other local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions as well as special districts.
Strategies
1. Continue to refer applications for regionally significant development to affected
jurisdictions according to the terms of the inter-jurisdictional memorandums of
understanding (MOU).
2. When considering major changes to the City land use program, evaluate the
impact of proposed changes on regional land use planning and the planning
programs of neighboring jurisdictions.
3. Continue to support and participate in the San Diego Association of Governments (
SANDAG) regional land use planning programs, as consistent with the Poway
General Plan goals and policies.
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4. Cooperate with regional measures to offset potential loss to wildlife habitat or to
increase existing habitat, such as land-banking or preservations and open space
acquisition programs.
5. Support regional transportation planning programs which minimize the disruption of
externally generated traffic on Poway.
6. Promote and facilitate the continued development of a regional trail system to
serve equestrians, pedestrians and bicyclists.
7. The development of public streets, scenic roadways, trails, and pedestrian routes
shall comply with the adopted Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan and
companion Implementing Agreement and the requirements thereof, including the
Land Use and Management Compensation, Mitigation Strategy, Mitigation Ratios
and Special Development Requirements.
Compliance shall also be required for regional transportation improvements and
other land use developments undertaken by other public agencies and surrounding
jurisdictions.