Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2023.22 seeking to identify solutions to respond to the immediate health and safety emergency concerns at the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur due to increased levels of visitation resulting in traffic congestion, parking issues, blocked residential access, and unsafe illegal pedestrian crossings across Highway 1.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2023.22 and:
b. Direct staff to proceed with completion of its response to the referral based on the proposed project description in this report; or,
c. Direct that staff:
i. Proceed with completion of its response to the referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of the referral and anticipated effort for completion.
d. Rescind the referral.
e. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background:
On November 28, 2023, the Board added Supervisor Adams' Referral No. 2023.22 (Attachment A) to the County Board of Supervisors' referral matrix. The referral seeks to identify solutions to respond to the immediate health and safety emergency concerns at the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur due to increased levels of visitation resulting in traffic congestion, parking issues, blocked residential access, and unsafe illegal pedestrian crossings across Highway 1.
Proposed Project Description:
On September 6, 2023, The Big Sur Byway Organization (BSBO) voted unanimously recognizing the situation at Bixby Bridge as a Public Health and Safety crisis and recommending immediate action be taken by the relevant state and local jurisdictions. As a result, BSBO representatives requested that the Big Sur Multi-Agency Council (BSMAAC) respond to these health and safety concerns through a coordinated effort. Over the past decade, Bixby Bridge has become a destination f...
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