The document discusses plans to revitalize the Uptown area of Yucaipa, California through streetscape improvements. It proposes converting the main boulevard from 4 lanes to 2 lanes with roundabout intersections to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. A field trip was taken to a similar community that saw success after implementing these changes. Renderings and details are provided for design elements like angled parking, landscaping, and crosswalks. The project will be funded through redevelopment funds and is part of a larger specific plan to update land use and design standards to promote a mixed-use downtown character. Construction is slated to begin in spring 2011 and take about 6 months.

1. Uptown StreetscapeUptown Streetscape
Concept PlanConcept Plan
City of YucaipaCity of Yucaipa

2. UPTOWN IMPROVEMENTS
Conceptual Plan (Partial)
The Streetscape was designed
initially to accommodate the existing
4-lane configuration of Yucaipa Blvd.
The Streetscape was designed
initially to accommodate the existing
4-lane configuration of Yucaipa Blvd.

3. Bird RockBird Rock
CommunityCommunity
To transform Yucaipa’s Uptown into a pedestrian-
oriented shopping district, a 2-lane Boulevard
configuration with roundabout intersections was
proposed and a field trip to Bird Rock Community,
south of La Jolla was undertaken.

4. Originally, much like Yucaipa Blvd., La Jolla Blvd.
was a 4-lane arterial traversing a commercial district,
yielding an unfriendly pedestrian environment and
producing limited economic vitality.
La Jolla Blvd.La Jolla Blvd.
20032003

5. La Jolla Blvd.La Jolla Blvd.
20102010
After Bird Rock installed the roundabouts,
landscape medians, sidewalks, and additional
parking and landscaping, the pedestrians returned
along with economic vitality.

6. La Jolla Blvd.La Jolla Blvd.
Council members, some Planning Commission
members, staff, various committee members,
and the public at large attended the Bird Rock
Community field trip.
The roundabouts were observed and
generally found to be operating effectively
and efficiently. Vehicles, trucks, and buses
of all sizes navigated the single lane
roundabouts with no difficulty.

7. DesignDesign
FeaturesFeatures
With parallel parking on one side of the street
and angled parking on the other side, sufficient
area is available for cyclists and waiting
vehicles.

8. Current DesignCurrent Design
Yucaipa BoulevardYucaipa Boulevard
11stst
St. to California St.St. to California St.
Includes roundabout intersections at
2nd
Street and California St., angled
parking on the south side, parallel
parking on the north.

9. California St. to Adams St.California St. to Adams St.
Current DesignCurrent Design
Yucaipa BoulevardYucaipa Boulevard
Streetscape components include
colored concrete sidewalks,
cobblestone pavers at intersections
and crosswalks, and landscaping.

10. Yucaipa Blvd.Yucaipa Blvd.
StreetscapeStreetscape
Conceptual 3-dimensional view.
Looking East to California Street

11. Yucaipa Blvd.Yucaipa Blvd.
StreetscapeStreetscape
Two-lane configuration, landscape
planters, angled parking (conventional
shown) on one side, parallel on the other.

12. Yucaipa Blvd. @Yucaipa Blvd. @
California St.California St.
Roundabout intersection showing clock/water
feature concept, raised oversized-vehicle lane,
and pedestrian guardrails.

13. ‘‘Z’ CrosswalkZ’ Crosswalk
Forces pedestrians to face on-coming traffic for safer
crossing. Roundabout configuration also results in
the pedestrian crossing a single lane at a time.

14. Reverse AngleReverse Angle
ParkingParking
Backing into an angled parking space provides a
number of safety features:
 Pulling into traffic is safer than backing into traffic.
 Trunk and rear vehicle loading occurs at the sidewalk.
 The open door serves as a natural barrier keeping
children from darting into the street.

15. ProjectProject
FinancingFinancing
The streetscape project will be primarily funded by
Redevelopment Agency revenue. Only property
taxes collected from parcels within the
Redevelopment Project Area are used for the Uptown
project. Homeowners outside the project area do not
contribute to Redevelopment Agency funds.
Redevelopment
Project Area
Redevelopment
Project Area

16. Uptown Business DistrictUptown Business District
Specific PlanSpecific Plan
The streetscape project is one step
of a multi-step process toward the
revitalization of Uptown Yucaipa.
Currently, the City is in the process
of updating the Uptown Business
District Specific Plan, originally
adopted in 1995.
The plan provides the long-term
design and development strategy for
the Uptown. Major components of
the Specific Plan include land use
and design, where promotion of a
“downtown” mixed-use character is
one of the primary objectives.

17. Issues to be addressed in the Specific Plan amendment include the following:
Parking – options such as reduced parking requirements, public and/or joint use
parking lots, and in-lieu-fee provisions will be considered.
Architectural Standards –
determine the need to further
establish a consistent
architecture for Uptown
buildings.
Development Standards –
potentially amend the existing
development standards to
better yield the desired
building form outcome.
Land Use – evaluate and
possibly modify the list of
allowed land uses as
provided by the Development
Code; review the residential
density limits.

18. Additional InformationAdditional Information
Construction:
The streetscape project is anticipated to start construction in Spring, 2011, and
is likely to take approximately 6 months to complete.
The construction will include removal of the entire street, curb and gutter, and
sidewalk.
Preliminary construction phasing plan would propose removing and
constructing one half of the street, one block at a time. The intent is to keep
two lanes of traffic open on Yucaipa Boulevard during the construction period.
Construction meetings will be held with Uptown business and property owners
at regular intervals prior to, and during construction.
Contact Information:
For questions or comments regarding the proposed Uptown Streetscape
improvements, or the Uptown Plan in general, please contact:
Paul Toomey 909-797-2489 ext. 247 ptoomey@yucaipa.org