A.
The
State Street Promenade is intended for use primarily by pedestrians
as defined in Vehicle Code Section 467, bicycles as defined in Vehicle
Code Section 231, and other forms of wheeled personal transportation
consistent with use of a multi-use area, such as skateboards and scooters,
but excluding automobiles, motorcycles, and similar motor vehicles.
Under Vehicle Code Section 467, a pedestrian includes persons using
electric personal assistive mobility devices, self-propelled wheelchairs,
motorized tricycles, or motorized quadricycles as specified in that
section. Under Vehicle Code Section 231, bicycle includes an electric
bicycle. As used in this section the term motor vehicle has the same
meaning as defined in Vehicle Code Section 415 but does not include
bicycles or mobility devices used by pedestrians.
B.
The
State Street Promenade is closed to motor vehicles, except:
1.
Emergency
service vehicles;
2.
Vehicles
providing shuttle service by a government agency under terms and conditions
established by the City Council;
3.
Vehicles
used for deliveries, maintenance, solid waste collection service,
farmers' markets, construction activities, and special events, at
times and under regulations established by the City Administrator.
C.
The City Administrator is authorized to establish regulations for use of the roadway portion of the Promenade by pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of wheeled transportation. Notwithstanding Section 10.06.010 of this Code, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, and similar devices are permitted within the roadway portion of the Promenade, subject to regulation adopted under this subsection. Sidewalks are reserved for exclusive use by pedestrians.
D.
The Public Works Director is authorized to install and maintain traffic control signs, devices, fixtures, striping, and structures as approved by the City Engineer and the City Traffic Engineer necessary or convenient to implement this section, including signs advising of regulations adopted under subsection C.
E.
Traffic
regulations promulgated by the City Administrator under Ordinance
No. 6055 will continue in effect unless amended or rescinded by the
City Administrator as authorized by this section.
F.
The
City Administrator, with the consent of the City Traffic Engineer
and as directed by the City Council, may authorize motor vehicle use
of the portions of the Promenade and modify the roadway portion of
the Promenade used by pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of wheeled
transportation.
(Ord. 6125, 2023)
The City Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Marshal
and the City Traffic Engineer, may maintain modified traffic patterns
on Victoria Street between State Street and Chapala Street and the
1300 block of State Street.
(Ord. 6125, 2023)
This chapter will remain in effect until the date of adoption
of a master plan for downtown State Street or until December 31, 2026,
whichever is earlier, unless before that date this section is amended
or repealed.
(Ord. 6125, 2023)
