The bike lane network plans outlined in this report were created through the partnership between Lemon Grove and the Sage Project at San Diego State University during the fall of 2016. Upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in Geography 484, under the guidance of Dr. Atsushi Nara, used Graphic Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure to formulate a new circulation plan for a project site in the Lemon Grove Promenade.Proposals were developed to support sustainability and tactical urbanism in compliance with the City of Lemon Grove’s General Plan and the Bikeway Master Plan. Unique pro-posals were to meet key needs identified by the city while developing a GIS-based asset management project to enhance the Lemon Grove biking experience.GIS data were collected for bike routes and bike storage using ArcCollector, ArcGIS, and ArcMap. These data were incorporated into a proposed bike lane map for the City of Lemon Grove that included existing marked and unmarked lanes, optional routes, and proposed new marked routes. This report also includes several suggested improvements to increase bikeability and pro-mote alternative transportation in Lemon Grove. These recommendations include install-ing LED warning systems; adding crosswalk beacons, bike lanes, safety markers, and signs that acknowledge shared routes; installing designated cyclist stations with solar panel lighting that would provide readily available tools, such as bike pumps and emer-gency poles; and placing bike racks and bike storage in convenient locations. Improving the quality of bicycle travel can also positively impact public health and the environment. These impacts can reduce costs for individuals, the city, and society at large. This report concludes by highlighting the most compelling designs and solutions to meet the needs of Lemon Grove and incorporate sustainable practices in the Lemon Grove Promenade. Proposals need not be adopted as comprehensive plans, but rather individual compo-nents of various plans can be implemented to enhance bikeability in the community.Keywords: bikeability, circulation plan, bike lane network plan, sustainability,GIS, environmentAlternate Modes of Transportation in the City of Lemon Grove
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
The Sage Project Contact Info
Kristofer Patron
Program Administrator
kpatron@sdsu.edu
(619) 594-0103
University Faculty Contact
Atsushi Nara
Geography
Local Government / Community Contact
Assistant City Manager