Study Design The Equity in Cycling project utilized an array of different data collection and analysis methods. Part of our research was to determine existing policies or programs in place to increase women’s mobility safety in the City of San Diego. We reviewed local and statewide planning documents in a comparison study to see which policies and programs specifically consider women’s safety, and analyzed the differences between them. These planning documents included: the City of San Diego Bicycle Master Plan; the City of San Diego General Plan (Mobility Element); the SANDAG San Diego Regional Bike Plan; and the CALTRANS State Bicycle + Pedestrian Plan.
Table 3.1- Local Best Practices & Policies Goals 1. A city where bicycling is a viable travel choice, particularly for trips less than 5 miles. 2. A safe comprehensivelocal and regional bikeway network. 3. Environmental quality, public health, recreation and mobility benefits through increased cycling.
Relevant Policies
City of San Diego
City of San Diego Bicycle Master Plan, Mobility Element
1. Identify and implement a network of bikeways that are feasible, fundable, and serve bicyclists’ needs 2. Identify the general location and extent of streets, sidewalks, trails, and other transportation facilities and services needed to enhance mobility in community plans 3. Design an interconnected street network within and between communities
Goals 1. Significantly increase levels of bicycling throughout the San Diego Region 2. Improve bicycling safety 3. Encourage the development of Complete Streets 4. Support reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 5. Increase community support for bicycling
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Relevant Policies SANDAG San Diego Regional Bike Plan
1. Improve the connectivity and quality of the regional bicycle network. 2. Provide policy direction and funding to assist local jurisdictions with bicycle planning and project implementation 3. Institutionalize Complete Streets principles in roadway planning, design, and maintenance policies.
Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Improve multimodal mobility and accessibility for all people Preserve multimodal transportation system Support a vibrant economy Improve public safety and security Foster livable and healthy communities and promote social equity Practice environmental stewardship
Relevant Policies
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)
CALTRANS State Bicycle + Pedestrian Plan
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Evaluate multimodal life cycle costs in project decision making Expand engagement in multimodal transportation planning and decision making Integrate multimodal transportation and land-use development Integrate health and social equity in transportation planning and decision making Integrate environmental considerations in all stages of planning and implementation
Policies and goals from City of San Diego, SANDAG, and CalTrans websites 20
