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Bicycle Advisory Committee
AGENDA
August 28, 2023 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N College Ave
This hybrid Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting will be available online via Zoom or in
person at 281 N College Ave, 1st floor conference rooms C & D. The meeting will be available
to join beginning at 6:00 p.m. Participants should join at least 5 minutes prior to the 6:00 p.m.
start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/97786682977?pwd=cWJuK2tMeHdSTGZiTjhaaWk0V2I1Zz09
Meeting ID: 977 8668 2977; Passcode: 721493 (Using earphones with a microphone will
greatly improve your audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1-301-715-8592 and enter Meeting ID 977 8668 2977; Passcode: 721493. Keep
yourself on muted status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they
wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the
Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Bicycle Advisory
Committee. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to 281 N College Ave, 1st floor conference
rooms C & D. The chairperson will call upon participants who wish to speak.
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for its consideration must be emailed to
cgeary@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to cgeary@fcgov.com at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If your comments are specific to
any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate that in the subject line of your
email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
AGENDA
August 28, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N College Ave
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.AGENDA REVIEW
4.COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 24, 2023
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.Active Modes/BAC Ordinance Update (30 minutes) INFORM Emily Francis, Mayor Pro
Tem, and Davina Lau, City Clerk’s Office
7.NEW BUSINESS
a.10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) and Transportation Capital
Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS) (30 minutes) INFORM Brad Buckman and Marc
Virata, Engineering
8.BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
9.OTHER BUSINESS
a.Transportation Board Report
b.Staff Liaison Report
Asphalt Art
Open Streets
10.ADJOURNMENT
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TYPE OF MEETING –REGULAR
July 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N. College Avenue
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FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Dave Dixon
Vice-Chair: Jordan Williams
Staff Liaison: Cortney Geary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dixon called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL (INTRODUCTIONS)
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Lauren Nagle
DK Kemp
Dave Dixon, Chair, Bike Fort Collins
Jordan Williams, Vice Chair, At Large
Member
Jerry Gavaldon, Transportation Board
Marcia Richards, Parks and Recreation
Board
Todd Dangerfield, Downtown Development
Authority
David Hansen, Colorado State University
Greg Boiarsky, Air Quality Advisory Board
Bruce Henderson, Senior Advisory Board
Tim Anderson, Fort Collins Bike Co-op
Kevin Krause, Natural Resources Advisory
Board
Elisabeth Cairnes, At Large Member
ABSENT:
Ed Peyronnin, Colorado State University
Campus Bicycle Advisory Committee
Jonathan Crozier, Poudre School District
Scott Mason, Land Conservation and
Stewardship Board
Whitney Allison, At Large Member
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Troy Rawson
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3. AGENDA REVIEW
Chair Dixon stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JUNE 2023
Chair Dixon commented on the discussion around possibly making changes to the BAC
at the previous meeting.
Gavaldon noted Rob Owens has left the Transportation Board as he is moving out the
community and stated he will be serving as the interim liaison from the Transportation
Board until it decides how to approach things moving forward. He stated he would
abstain from a vote on the minutes given he was not in attendance at the previous
meeting.
Dangerfield made a motion, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes of the
June 2023 meeting as written. The motion was adopted unanimously with
Gavaldon abstaining.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Active Modes/BAC Ordinance Update – Lauren Nagle, FC Moves
Lauren Nagle, FC Moves, outlined the discussion held at Council’s ad hoc
committee on Boards and Commissions last meeting regarding the BAC. They
noted the full Council will review the recommendations of the ad hoc committee
at its work session on August 8th and will vote on those recommendations on first
reading September 5th.
Nagle stated the committee supported considering turning the BAC into an Active
Modes Advisory Board which would have nine at-large members with an option to
include ex officio seats for community-based organizations that are not part of the
nine members. They noted the ex officio members would not be appointed to the
Board by Council but would be appointed by the nine at-large members and
would serve in an advisory capacity with or without voting powers which would be
outlined in the Code. They stated the Code would also list the types of
organizations that could provide an ex officio member.
Geary noted the current City Code includes language about the Bicycle Advisory
Committee and the structure under which it reports to the Transportation Board;
therefore, this would be a change to the Code.
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Vice Chair Williams asked if other Boards include ex officio members. Geary
replied the only example currently is the proposal to add a Housing Catalyst ex
officio member to the Affordable Housing Board.
Nagle noted ex officio members can be very important to the Board make-up and
can serve as valuable liaisons between the Active Modes Advisory Board and its
community.
Chair Dixon asked if every current member of the BAC, with the exception of the
at-large members, would fall under the ex officio definition. Nagle replied
members from other Boards could not also serve as an ex officio member on the
Active Modes Board. Geary noted the Transportation Board does send unofficial
liaisons to other Boards and Commissions and that could be considered for the
Active Modes Board as well, though they would not be voting members.
Chair Dixon noted BAC members discussed the change from a Committee to a
Board and questioned whether efforts between an Active Modes Board and
Transportation Board would be duplicative. He asked about the ad hoc
committee’s discussion on that topic. Geary replied some committee members
were torn on how to handle the structure and hierarchy but noted the BAC is the
only existing Committee other than the General Employee’s Retirement
Committee and creating a Board would allow direct reporting to Council rather
than going through the Transportation Board.
Gavaldon stated the Transportation Board had a discussion on this topic at its
last meeting. He highlighted topics of the discussion including the fact that
modes share the same infrastructure. He stated the Board generally arrived at a
recommendation to keep the current structure to allow for continuity. He noted
the Transportation Board has previously attached BAC comments to its own
when sending information to Council and that did not diminish the impact of those
comments. He commented on the importance of working together for the benefit
of the community and noted the BAC liaison provides a link to the Transportation
Board. He also commented on the effect of siloing and diluting the effectiveness
of the groups.
Vice Chair Williams asked how many voting members are currently on the
Transportation Board. Geary replied there are seven members.
Nagle reviewed the pros and cons discussed at the Transportation Board
meeting.
Chair Dixon requested input from Geary on the con of creating more work for
staff. Geary replied she did not believe changing to a Board would create
additional work.
Boiarsky expressed concern that creating a new Board would create a new
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understaffed Board, and one of the things that makes this Committee work is its
current structure. He noted Board recruitment is difficult as it is and questioned
how the formation of a new Board would assist that.
Chair Dixon stated it is important to consider the objectives of the Committee and
stated the nimbleness with which the Committee can respond to things is
currently a hindrance given the time it takes to funnel things through the
Transportation Board. He noted the result of the Committee’s previous
conversation was a desire to remain a Committee while still having a direct line to
Council; however, it seems the ad hoc committee did not support that. Geary
stated the ad hoc committee did not have an issue with having a direct line to
Council; however, there were concerns with the structure.
Dangerfield stated he felt the reason for the structure of the Committee was to
provide diverse points of view and the ability to represent various interests. He
concurred with having avid cyclist members as well as non-avid cyclist members
on the Committee. He expressed concern about creating a ‘rubber stamp’ Board
with a make-up of nine at-large members.
Geary stated the ad hoc committee recommended the nine members knowing
the BAC appreciates the larger structure and it would also allow for
representation of all the various active modes. She stated one pro of the current
structure is the ability to find members from the various organizations. She noted
there have been quorum issues with other Boards; however, the last round of
recruitment saw more applications for the at-large seats than were available on
the Committee.
Boiarsky noted the pool from which the BAC can draw in terms of members from
other Boards and Commissions is quite small compared to the entire community.
He also noted many people do not have time to serve on both a Board and the
BAC. Chair Dixon clarified members could not serve on more than one Board.
Chair Dixon requested input on the proposal of the ad hoc committee. Vice Chair
Williams replied the problem with that proposal does not solve the issue of what
to do with the Transportation Board and stated it may make more sense to add
members to the Transportation Board, or have ex officio members that are more
affiliated with active modes. He stated that while he would like the Active Modes
Committee to be able to report directly to Council, he supports the current
structure and suggested additional at-large members could be added to the
Committee and additional ex officio members, or regular members, could be
added to the Transportation Board if desired.
Geary stated one concern with enlarging the Transportation Board would be the
question of whether staff could adequately present detail on all transportation
related items to a Board that only meets once a month for two hours.
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Vice Chair Williams questioned what types of items would go to an Active Modes
Board versus the Transportation Board. Geary replied one delineation could be
having the Transportation Board deal with items that involve all modes of
transportation with an Active Modes Board considering walking, biking, and
micro-mobility, not only for transportation, but also for recreation.
Chair Dixon summarized Vice Chair Williams’ comments to maintain the Active
Modes Committee and potentially grow the Transportation Board with more
active modes-minded people.
Krause questioned why this area needs to be treated so differently and cited
examples of other Boards. He noted the Active Modes Plan has already been
approved and it calls for the formation of an Active Modes Board.
Dangerfield stated approving a plan and implementing a plan are two different
things and there are a lot of opinions that go along with implementation. He
asked Gavaldon if he feels the need to approve all items presented by staff as
part of the Transportation Board, or if he feels there is an opportunity to provide
feedback. Gavaldon replied he does not rubber stamp items and will always ask
hard questions, particularly related to cost. He stated other Board members bring
up different perspectives and, if there is a disagreement with staff, members will
speak up. He stated he would like to see the BAC/Transportation Board structure
remain as is due to existing synergy. He stated staff and members have done an
excellent job in ensuring all opinions are heard.
Vice Chair Williams asked Gavaldon how he feels about adding ex officio
members or increasing the size of the Transportation Board to be more inclusive
of active modes. Gavaldon replied he could support increasing Transportation
Board membership to nine to increase diversity in opinions. He commented on
the need for collaborative work with other organizations in terms of accessibility
and mobility.
Krause stated a structure change would not preclude different points of view on
implementation details or keep members from asking difficult questions.
Boiarsky stated the fundamental goal of the group needs to be considered, and
having decided that, the best structure should be determined.
Chair Dixon outlined the original purpose and mission of the BAC.
Boiarsky stated he believes the focus of the BAC has been on making the city
more multi-modal friendly or usable.
Krause stated the first step should be determining what the community and
Council need from the Committee and stated it should not be constrained by the
list of items for which the Committee was initially formed.
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Vice Chair Williams commented on the possible need for a longer stakeholder
involvement process than is prescribed by the current timeline.
Chair Dixon stated there could be a need to reconfirm the mission and purpose of
either the BAC or an Active Modes Committee or Board would be from Council’s
perspective, then determine the appropriate structure based on that answer.
Krause noted there is an adopted Active Modes Plan that calls out the need for
some type of Active Modes Advisory Committee.
Krause made a motion, seconded by Boiarsky, that the Bicycle Advisory
Committee request that Council’s ad hoc committee on Boards and
Commissions, or other appropriate party, brings back Council’s expected
draft revised mission and purpose for an organization similar to what the
BAC was originally created for, in the context of the adopted Active Modes
Plan and the needs that have evolved since the formation of the BAC.
Chair Dixon clarified the motion stating a letter would be sent through the
Transportation Board to Council to suggest that rather than deciding on a
structure and whether to become a separate Board or remain a Committee, to
first reexamine the charter, mission, and purpose of the group then identify the
best structure to achieve that purpose.
The motion was adopted unanimously.
Vice Chair Williams stated it appears no one is comfortable with the group
becoming a nine-member at-large Board. He commented on the Transportation
Board’s pro and con list.
Dangerfield stated he would like to understand more about the dialogue of the ad
hoc committee and how it arrived at its recommendation.
Cairnes asked if staff has looked at how other communities are addressing these
types of issues. Nagle replied she has done some informal research and found
that in almost every instance wherein there was an Active Modes Advisory Board,
a Transportation Board was also present.
DK Kemp, Senior Trails Planner, stated all items related to transportation are run
through the Transportation Advisory Board in Boulder.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Active Modes Plan Infrastructure Implementation – Cortney Geary, FC
Moves
Geary stated the vision of the Active Modes Plan is that active transportation is
an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience, and that Fort Collins
is a place where walking, bicycling, and using other active modes are safe,
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accessible, convenient, joyful, and desired by people of all ages and abilities.
She stated there are two large goals included: achieving 50% active mode share
of all trips by 2032 and eliminating active modes fatalities and serious injuries by
2032 in support of the City’s broader Vision Zero goal to eliminate all fatalities
and serious injuries. She stated the Plan recommended 144 miles of new bike
facilities and 165 spot treatments for a total cost estimate of $158.7 million.
Geary outlined projects that are being implemented through coordination with
other projects, including the resurfacing of City Park from Mulberry to Plum and
Mulberry from City Park to Shields and associated bike lane additions and the
addition of a rectangular flashing beacon and trail segment as part of the Power
House 2 project.
Geary mentioned grants that have been applied for but were not awarded,
including the Safe Streets for All application from 2022, a grant for side paths on
College Avenue in mid-town, an application for improvements at Prospect and
Heatheridge, a transportation alternatives program grant for separated bike lanes
and side paths along Taft Hill, and the Bloomberg grant for protected bike lanes
on Centre and Drake and Shields road diet feasibility study.
Geary discussed grants that were awarded, including one for Laporte
improvements and raised separated bike lanes and sidewalks from Fishback to
Sunset, a Safe Routes to School grant to convert the existing half signal at
Kechter and Jupiter to a full signal, the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s
transportation alternatives program funding for a crossing at William Neal and
Ziegler, a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for improvements on
Prospect, among others.
Geary discussed grants that are awaiting a decision, including an asphalt art
grant for Canyon, Magnolia, and Sherwood and various separated bike lane
installations, among others.
Geary discussed upcoming grant opportunities, including the Reconnecting
Communities and Neighborhoods Program which prioritizes funding for
disadvantaged communities, among others.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Hansen reported on the Phemister Trail project south of the Prospect underpass.
Krause reported the Natural Resources Advisory Board’s July meeting focused on
sustainable funding and possible taxes and oil and gas subjects. The new Chief
Sustainability Officer was introduced at the June meeting. He stated he believes
bicycling around town feels more dangerous lately.
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9. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Transportation Board Report
Gavaldon asked Geary if she plans to have Ryan Mounce present the Mulberry
Corridor Plan to the group. Geary replied she had not planned on that but would
be willing to request it.
Gavaldon commented on the Plan stating there are many opportunities and
challenges that exist. He noted the roadway is a truck route and discussed the
Transportation Board’s recommendation to separate cyclists from the roadway for
safety. He commented on planned Transfort service for the upcoming CSU
football season and announced a Day of the Dead bike-in movie night celebration
at the Museo de las Tres Colonias.
b. Staff Liaison Report
People for Bikes City Ratings
Geary stated she shared the link for the People for Bikes City Ratings and
noted the ratings are based on open-source data which can be incorrect.
League Cycling Instructor Certification
Nagle announced a 3-day certification seminar for League Cycling
Instructors beginning at the end of September.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM by unanimous consent.
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jenny Lopez Filkins
Assistant City Manager
Rupa Venkatesh
August 8, 2023
Ad Hoc Committee
on Boards and
Commissions
Recommendations
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For Council Discussion
What feedback does Council have about the administrative
recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and
Commissions?
3Timeline
July 2019:
Reimagine
Boards and
Commissions
priority
identified
April 2021:
Code changes
adopted
April 2022:
Updates
shared. Ad
Hoc
Committee
discussed
August 2022:
Off-cycle
recruitment
improvements
to application
and interview
process
October 2022:
New Public
Engagement
Specialist
hired with
focus on
training
November
2022: Ad Hoc
Committee
created
January 2023:
Committee
commenced
July 2023:
Committee
concluded its
work
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Ad Hoc Committee Creation
•In November 2022, Res. 2022-122 established an Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and Commissions
•New Public Engagement Specialist role to focus on providing more support to board and
commission members, staff liaisons, applicants, including onboarding and training
•Intention to begin work in December 2022 and make recommendations by July 2023 to allow time
for Council to act on the recommendations and, if needed, for staff to implement changes and
communicate to the public prior to the start of the annual recruitment process
•Committee members will receive a complied list of recommendations that have been submitted
from board members, Councilmembers, and the general public
•Make recommendations to improve the efficiency and consistency of processes and reduce
barriers to participation on boards and commissions
Mayor Pro Tem Emily Francis and Councilmembers Tricia Canonico and Julie Pignataro were
appointed to serve as Committee members. Councilmember Kelly Ohlson served as the
alternate.
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•Purpose: Boards and Commissions are established for the purpose of acquiring and
studying information in specific areas and to make recommendations to City Council on
issues within the board's area of expertise.
•23 Boards and Commissions Total
•Six Quasi-Judicial, Thirteen Type 1,Four Type 2
•Type 1 and Type 2 members have 1, 2, and 4-year terms and consist of either 7 or 9 members
•A person can serve on only 1 board unless it is a temporary committee
•No member is allowed serve more than two consecutive terms. A term includes the balance of
an unexpired term served by a person appointed to fill a vacancy if such unexpired term
exceeds 12 months
1 year term 2 year term 4 year term
7-member board 1 2 4
9-member board 2 3 4
Types of Boards and Commissions 6
Advisory Boards -Type 1 Advisory Boards -Type 2 Quasi-Judicial Commissions
Type 1 advisory boards make
recommendations to the City Council and City
staff on particular areas of knowledge or
expertise. Recommendations made by
advisory boards are formal board action to
advise the City Council on items and subjects
that are on the boards' approved workplans.
These recommendations are limited to
advisement and are not policy decisions.
In addition to serving an advisory function to
the City Council and City staff, the assigned
functions of Type 2 advisory boards give them
the authority to make decisions on certain
matters specified in the City Code. These
decisions then serve as formal
recommendations to City Council or City staff
for their consideration and adoption.
Quasi-judicial commissions are non-judicial
bodies that use formal procedures to
objectively determine facts, interpret the law,
and draw conclusions to provide the basis of
an official action. Decisions of quasi-judicial
commissions are subject to appeal to the City
Council or the courts.
•Affordable Housing Board (7 members)
•Air Quality Advisory Board (9 members)
•Disability Advisory Board (9 members)
•Economic Advisory Board (9 members)
•Energy Board (9 members)
•Golf Board (7 members)
•Land Conservation and Stewardship Board (9)
•Natural Resources Advisory Board (9)
•Parks and Recreation Board (9 members)
•Senior Advisory Board (9 members)
•Transportation Board (9 members)
•Youth Advisory Board (btwn 5-9 members)
•Women’s Advisory Board (9 members)
•Art in Public Places Board (7 members)
•Citizen Review Board (7 members)
•Cultural Resources Board (7 members)
•Human Services and Housing Funding Board (9)
•Building Review Commission (7 members)
•Historic Preservation Commission (9)
•Human Relations Commission (9)
•Land Use Review Commission (7)
•Planning and Zoning Commission (7)
•Water Commission (9 members)
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Themes
•Lack of support for board members and staff liaisons
•Lack of communication with Council liaisons on emerging issues
•Need to evaluate structural issues with some boards
•Lack of consistency in how boards and commissions are providing input and recommendations to Council
•Lack of understanding from boards members as to their functions and authority vs Council's functions and
authority
•Desire of board members to contribute more meaningfully
•Lack of established processes to help Council make decisions on requests
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Administrative Changes
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Recommendations to Recruitment Timing
•Recruitment timing:
•Due to elections moving from April to November on odd years,re-evaluation is needed as to when
recruitment should take place.
•The goal is to do one annual recruitment unless there is a need for a special recruitment due to quorum
issues.For 2023 only,a special recruitment was held in April to fill current vacancies with terms starting in
July 2023.
•Similar to Council,the recommendation is to adjust current board member terms for an additional 3
months until March 31 of the year their term expires.
For example,a term that was set to expire on December 31,2024 will need to be extended to expire on
March 31,2024.
Application
Opens
Interviews Council
appointment
Term begins
Current September October November January
Recommendation Dec 1-Jan 30 Mid-February March April 1
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Recommended Change to Interview & Application Process
•Problem identified:Need to increase communication with staff liaison to understand gaps in knowledge of what
the board does and reduce interview time commitment
•Two Councilmembers will continue to interview and will invite staff liaison into the room to observe.Council
liaisons will also have the option to meet with staff liaison before interviews as well to debrief on board’s
activities.
•Application improvements:
•Advertise general time frame of interviews with application release
•Policy for no show to interview applicants
•Ensure that current board members resign if they want to apply for a different board (already part of
code)
•Verify workload for each board to include as part of application and interview process
•Added question –“have you applied for this board before”
•Added question –“how many hours are you willing to contribute to the board”
•Continuous improvement to Council summary sheets
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Other Administrative Changes
•Improvements to board and commission orientation
•Provide training for board chair (how to conduct a meeting, de-escalation training, etc.)
•Added a subscription so that interested residents are notified when an application is open
•Conduct exit interviews for board members, especially for those members that leave before their
term expires
•Pulse surveys to be conducted prior to annual recruitment
•High level annual review to be conducted and results shared with Council prior to annual
recruitment
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Recruitment Efforts
•Advertising on City website (Press Release and Spotlight), Social Media (Facebook and
Instagram), and Newspaper
•Outreach efforts to the Poudre School District and Colorado State University.
•Outreach efforts to cultural organizations such as the Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins
and Heart and Sol
•Collaboration with CPIO to create new posters
•Collaboration with IT to improve website and boards and commission pages
•Informational Sessions to inform the public on what being a board or commission member entails
•Collaborate with Housing Catalyst to meet its needs
1) The request for board sunset/repurpose or new
board can come from a variety of sources:
•Board chair or Board member(s)
•Staff liaison
•Department Director
•Community member
•Public Engagement Specialist
•City Manager
•Councilmember(s)
2) For a new board: CCO coordinates with the
requester to answer: What is the need, purpose?
What would the new board’s scope of work and goals
be? Is this a 7-or 9-member board?
For the sunset or repurpose: CCO coordinates with
the requester to provide reasons
3) Staff provides the information to Council via a
memo
4) Council may give direction to staff to proceed with
evaluation process under Other Business
5) Staff will run the request through a series of
questions, collect data, and provide options and/or
recommendations to Council during a work session
for Council’s consideration
13Process for Council Determination
What happens when the ad hoc committee concludes its work?
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Code Changes and Resolution
Considerations
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1-year Terms –via Ordinance
•Recommendation to revise City Code to eliminate all
one-year terms from Type 1 and Type 2 boards
Type 1 & 2 boards –7 members
•4 members with 4-year terms
•2 members with 2-year terms
•1 member with 1 year term
Type 1 & 2 boards –9 members
•4 members with 4-year terms
•3 members with 2-year terms
•2 members have 1-year term
RECOMMENDATION
•4 members with 4-year terms
•3 members with 2-year terms
RECOMMENDATION
•5 members with 4-year terms
•4 members with 2-year terms
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Joint Meeting Language –via Ordinance
•Problem to solve: provide more flexibility for boards to meet together
•Section 2-72. Open meetings required; exceptions; joint meetings
•(d)Two or more board or commissions,committees of boards or commissions,or representatives from each
such board,commission or committee may hold a joint meeting if the subject of the meeting specifically relates
to the functions of an item or project in the work plan each participating board or commission,or if the City
Manager or council liaison(s)City Council has approved the joint meeting
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Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy –via Resolution
•Recommendation to rename from Respectful Workplace Policy
•Still covers City Council and those that they appoint
•Violations as it relates to discrimination,harassment,and retaliation against protected classes
•Clarification around “Complaint Contact”
•Definition of harassment revised to comply with the new Protecting Opportunities and Workers’Rights (POWR)
Act that went into effect August 7,2023
•Describes what constitutes a violation of the policy
•Not necessary for a complaining party to be a member of a protected characteristic to file a complaint
•Changes to screening process –it is recommended that this be handled by Equity Office
•Recommended that annual reporting and review conducted by Assistant City Manager rather than Human
Resources Executive
•One additional example added:A City Manager receives an unfavorable,unjustified pay decision because she
is disabled.
More changes to ADAHP may be necessary as courts and DOL interpret the POWR Act
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Code of Conduct–via Resolution
•Result of several interpersonal issues that have risen on boards and commissions but did not fall under the
Respectful Workplace Policy or in violation of ethical provisions in the City Charter,City Code or State provisions
(which would be covered under Ethics Review Board)
•Covers violations of standards of behavior for both board members and City Council
Uphold the standards of integrity and honesty,including using true and accurate evidence and/or statements in the
decision-making process,and making decisions based on the best interest of the city and its residents.
Avoid all ex parte communications (communications with others about a pending issue including communication
with City staff)about quasi-judicial matters.
Make decisions based on the merits of the issue,while treating all persons and decisions in a respectful and
equitable manner,and committing to conducting business in a way that exemplifies transparency and open
communication.
Respect the legitimacy and authority of decisions that have been finalized –regardless of personal position on the
matter.
Strive to represent the official policies and positions of their board or commission when serving in the member role.
Members of quasi-judicial commissions must avoid personal involvement in communications,activities or events
relating to any application or project proposal that may come before their commission for a decision.This is to
preserve the ability of members to perform their duties in these important roles without partiality or bias.
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Code of Conduct Complaint Process –to be Added to City Code
•Applies to both board and commission members and Council liaisons
•Complaint to be filed with City Clerk’s Office
•Complaint must be filed within 12 months of the alleged violation
•CCO notifies the City Manager’s Office, the member named in the complaint, City Council and the City
Attorney
•City Attorney reviews the complaint to determine if the scope of the allegation falls under Code of Conduct
and warrants investigation
•If an investigation is warranted, City Attorney or outside counsel shall conduct the investigation
•After investigation is complete, City Attorney will issue written findings of fact and conclusion of law to City
Council
For consideration: Is there feedback on changing “Code of Conduct” to “Conduct Standards” to avoid confusion
with the “Municipal Code”?
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Remedies to Code of Conduct Violation
•If violation is sustained against a board or commission member, City Council can take formal action to do any
one or more of the following:
•Issue verbal or written direction to cease the problematic conduct
•Direct or encourage corrective training
•Require the violator to issue a written or verbal apology
•Removal from the board or commission
•If violation is sustained against a Council liaison, City Council can take formal action to do any one or more of
the following:
•Motion of censure or resolve to remove the particular Council member from the role of liaison
•Issue verbal or written direction to cease the problematic conduct
•Direct or encourage corrective training
•Encourage the violator to issue a written or verbal apology
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Res. 2016-039 –Council Liaison Responsibilities
1.Communicate with the board when Council communication is needed and to serve as the primary two-way
communication.
2.To take the lead in filling vacancies by reviewing applications and conducting interviews with candidates.
3.To serve as primary informal Council contact for the board.
4.To help resolve questions the board may have about the role of Council, municipal government, and the
board.
5.To establish formal or informal contact with chair and effectively communicate the role of the liaison.
6.To provide procedural direction and relay Council’s position to the board and to communicate to the board
that the liaison’s role is not to direct the board in its activities or work.
7.To serve as Council contact rather than an advocate for or ex-officio member of the board.
8.To review the annual work plan of the board and make recommendations to Council regarding the work plan.
9.To identify and help resolve any problems that may exist with respect to the functioning of the board.
10.To facilitate the training of new board members by providing suggestions and relevant information to City staff
members responsible for providing such training.
11.To conduct a periodic review with their respective board at a regular meeting and provide an oral summation
at a future regular Council meeting.
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Council Liaison Responsibilities -Recommendation
Sec. 2-568 -Ethical rules of conduct.
(8)With respect to any Councilmember serving as a liaison to a board or commission,such Councilmember must not direct
the board in its activities or work.A liaison’s role is to serve as a contact rather than an advocate for or ex-officio member of
the board or commission.
Sec. 2-82 –City Council Liaison Responsibilities (summarized)
1.Communicate with the board when Council communication is needed and to serve as the primary two-way
communication.
2.To take the lead in filling vacancies by reviewing applications and conducting interviews with candidates.
3.Make decisions about recommendations for appointment keeping in mind the need for fresh perspectives and not
primarily on liaison’s personal preferences.
4.To serve as the primary Council contact for the board.
5.To help resolve questions the board may have about the role of Council,municipal government,and the board.
6.To establish contact with chair and effectively communicate the role of the liaison.
7.To review the annual work plan of the board and make recommendations to Council regarding the work plan.
8.To identify and help resolve any problems with the support of CCO,CMO and staff liaison that may exist with respect to
the functioning of the board.
9.To decide whether to grant a request from their assigned board to hold a joint meeting with other boards.
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These Also Require Code Changes
Structural Recommendations for
Various Boards
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Youth Advisory Board
(a) The City shall have a Youth Advisory Board, hereafter referred to in this Section as the "Board." The Board shall consist of no less than five
(5) and no more than nine (9) members no more than 12 members appointed by the City Council. All members shall be qualified by experience,
training, age, ethnicity or socioeconomic background to represent a diverse cross section of youth in the Fort Collins community. Each member of
the Board shall be under the age of nineteen (19) years at the time of appointment and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program
such as home school or distance learning. A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority number of members.three (3) members for a five-
member Board or four (4) members for a Board consisting of six (6) to nine (9) members.
(b) Each member shall serve for a term of one (1) year unless otherwise specified by the City Council, and no member may serve for more than
four (4) consecutive years regardless of term length. Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual.
(c) The Board shall have the following functions:
(1) To gather information from, hold joint meetings, and otherwise communicate with, other groups, organizations and agencies regarding youth-
oriented issues and problems;
(2) To document and discuss issues of importance to youth in the Fort Collins community, specifically as they affect City-operated services;
(3) To review and discuss legislation that may affect youth; and
(4) To recommend to City Council local legislation and policy actions or changes which would enhance the status of youth in the Fort Collins
community; and
(5) To complete an annual project consistent with the other listed functions
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Golf Board
•Request from Committee to look at simplifying boards and commissions
•Staff looked at potential to consolidate any boards with potentially overlapping scope
•Golf Board was identified –lack of quorum, original goals may have been achieved or run its course, lack
of applications
•Recommendation to consolidate Golf Board scope of work with Parks and Recreation
•Golf Board dissolution would be effective Jan 1, 2024
•4 current, active Golf Board members
•They were given the option to continue the remainder of their current term as an extra seat on the Parks and
Recreation Board
•Of the 4, only 1 chose this option
•Recommendation is to temporarily add a 10th board member until the term expires on December 31, 2024
•In addition, the Golf Board fundraised and made recommendations for Youth Golf Scholarship Fund
•This will now be a community committee under the City Give umbrella
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Women’s Advisory Board
•Commissions of Status of Women created in 1986
•Committee discussed the lack of staff liaison training, board chair training, and board member support that may
led to significant lack of quorum and other issues issues resulting in the board pausing its work in January
2022
Recommendations
•Rename to Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board
•Reduce the number of members of the Board from 9 to 7
•Keep the 2 ex-officio members appointed by County and CSU
•Add gender equity to scope of work
Based on Council feedback, draft code language will be presented during the September 5 regular Council
meeting
27Sec. 2-114 -Women’s Advisory Board
(a) The City shall have a Women's Advisory Board, hereafter referred to in this Section as the "Board." The Board shall consist of nine (9)
members. In addition to the nine (9) Board members appointed by the City Council, the County and Colorado State University may each
appoint a representative to serve as an ex officio nonvoting liaison to the Board.
(b) The Board is created for the purpose of enhancing the status of and opportunities for all women in the City,and shall have the following
functions:
(1) To document issues of importance to the status of women in the City;
(2) To conduct educational programs in the Fort Collins community to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the
needs and capabilities of all women;
(3) To cooperate with other organizations and individuals interested in issues affecting women in the Fort Collins area;
(4) To review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental action at the federal, state or local level that would enhance or
otherwise affect the status of women in the City and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the same;and
(5) To recommend to the City Council the adoption of local legislation or policies that would enhance the status of women in the City.
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Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
•BAC was established in January 2009
•Interest from Transportation Board in establishing a separate committee for reviewing all issues
related to bicycling and advising the Transportation Board on those issues
•Authorized to establish its own rules and procedures in accordance with City’s policies for boards
•Members are nominated by own board and City Manager appoints
•At least two Cncilmembers and staff received a request from a member of the BAC
•Active Modes Plan recommendation
•Because of the process, sometimes policy decisions are delayed getting to City Council.
Feedback is received from the BAC who make recommendations to Transportation
Board. Then feedback is received from the Transportation Board who then make
recommendations to City Council.
•Proposal: create a standalone board to make sure membership is reflective of mode use,
people with disabilities, and historically underrepresented groups
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BAC –Code Language
Sec. 2-113. -Transportation Board.
(c) The Board shall also establish and keep in place a committee to be known as the "Bicycle Advisory Committee," the
purpose of which shall be to advise the Board with regard to bicycling-related issues.
(1) Said committee shall consist of sixteen (16) members, one of whom shall be a member of the Board. The remaining fifteen
(15) members shall consist of three (3) community "at large" members and six (6) members of community stakeholder
organizations, all appointed by the City Manager, and representatives from the following City Boards and Commissions, which
may each nominate a representative for a position on the committee:
a.Air Quality Advisory Board;
b.Parks and Recreation Board;
c.Natural Resources Advisory Board;
d.Land Conservation and Stewardship Board;
e.Senior Advisory Board; and
f.Economic Advisory Board.
Representatives from Boards and Commissions are subject to confirmation by the City Manager or their designee.
In addition to the foregoing sixteen (16) voting members, the Committee shall include non-voting staff representatives from the
City's Planning, Development and Transportation Service Area.
(2)
Each member of the Bicycle Advisory Committee shall serve for a term of two (2) years.
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Ad Hoc Committee Discussion
•Should BAC be renamed to Active Modes Advisory Committee and expand scope?
•The City has grown since 2009
•This is a recommendation in the adopted Active Modes Master Plan
•Does it make sense for BAC to directly make recommendations to Council?
•Should the membership be reduced from 16 to 9?
•The improvement to the joint meeting language should allow for more coordination amongst boards so there
may not be a need for BAC’s makeup to be from various other boards
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Transportation Board Feedback
•During the July 19 meeting, the board shared the following:
•Concerns and desire for clarity on who’s on any “new” Board. How are the current community organizations
like Bike FC and the DDA to be included?
•Need clearly defined roles defined between the Transportation Board and a new Active Modes Board.
•Need for some type of formalized connection between Transportation Board and an Active Modes Board if it’s
no longer a sub-committee
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BAC Feedback
In a memo provided to Council dated July 28, BAC asked that the original goals of the Committee be reviewed
before any restructure decisions are made:
•Provide liaison between the City and the community and stakeholder groups on issues related to bicycling.
•Foster the interchange of ideas from existing City boards and commissions, as well as other community
stakeholders, such as Poudre School District, Colorado State University, and Downtown Development
Authority, and others as appropriate.
•Promote bicycling as a viable form of transportation.
•Act as a sounding board for citizens who have bicycle-related questions and concerns.
•Assist in the development and dissemination of bicycle safety awareness, education and encouragement
materials to the community.
•Develop implementation strategies for recommendations in the 2008 Bike Plan.
•Assist with the development of evaluation metrics for determining success of bicycle programs and facilities.
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Council Consideration
•Should BAC transition into an Active Modes Committee?
•Should the current structure as a sub-committee remain? OR should it be a standalone board with a new
structure?
•Should membership look different?
•Should the current structure and name of BAC remain in place?
•Should this item be tabled if further engagement is desired?
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Affordable Housing Board
•Recommendation to change the composition of the Affordable Housing Board in City Code to include a non-
voting ex-officio member for a Housing Catalyst representative
•Recognition of the contributions of expertise and local knowledge of a Housing Catalyst staff or
board member
•Non-voting member avoids conflicts of interest so that quorum can be more easily attained
•If Council approves change to City Code, residency limits would not apply to this seat
•The Affordable Housing Board unanimously supported the recommendation during their July 6 meeting.
Sec. 2-102
a) The Board shall consist of seven (7) members. In connection with the solicitation, consideration, and
appointment of members to the Board, the City Council may give preference to and consider an applicant's
experience or training in, or familiarity with,affordable housing issues, including, without limitation, issues
pertaining to development, finance, lending, charitable and low-income services, and general community
services. It is also desirable that at least one Board member be a current or former resident
of affordable housing. In addition to the seven (7) Board members appointed by the City Council, the Housing
Catalyst may appoint a representative to serve as an ex officio nonvoting member to the Board.
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Boards and Commissions Manual Update –via Resolution
•Removed the C.H.A.R.G.E: A Checklist for effectiveness since it will now be part of onboarding
•Description of types of boards and commissions updated and included
•Removes the City Council liaison responsibilities because they will be added to the City Code
•Yearly Planning Calendar updated to include new recruitment schedule
•Staff Liaison role updated, City Attorney role and City Clerk role included
•Membership limitations updated to reflect code changes
•Removal of Golf Board
•Inclusion of a table describing quorum requirements and what that looks like for 7 member boards vs 9
member boards (and YAB)
•Periodic Reviews replaced with Annual Review (every September 30)
•Adds description of ethics rules discussed in City Code
•Adds description of City duty to indemnify discussed in City Code
•Code of Conduct summarized in body of manual and added as an appendix to manual
•Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy added as an appendix to manual
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Next Steps
•Council consideration on September 5th
•Adoption of Code of Conduct via resolution
•1st Reading of Municipal Code changes
•Council consideration on September 19th
•Adoption of Boards and Commissions Manual via resolution
•Extension of current board and commission terms by three months via resolution
•2nd Reading of Municipal Code changes
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•The original goals have been achieved or run its course
•One way to determine this if there is a consistent lack of business items
•Not submitting an annual work plan
•Not submitting an annual report
•The Board does not provide recommendations to Council
•Direct advice is not needed so maybe not necessary to provide regular recommendations
•Pulse survey data indicates caution
•Data shows a lack of quorum
•Is this due to structural issues with the board?
•Data shows there is a lack of applications to fill vacancies
•Overlap in scope/redundancy with another board or commission
38What Are Some Considerations When Determining Whether to Sunset or
Repurpose an Existing Board?
Assessment Tools and Indicators
Charter requires that Council establish a board or commission whose purpose is to advise Council
•Is the proposed purpose legally permissible?
•The purpose of the board aligns with a community priority
•New policy work is needed and there is a gap in existing boards
•Does it fit under the purview of an existing board or commission?
•There is a community desire to give extended input
•Does Council want ongoing input from the public on this topic?
•Does staff want input from the public on this topic?
•Input desired or needed is for defined period of time. Other options could include:
•Task Force to advise City Manager
•Example West Nile Virus, Connexion, holiday lighting
•Ad hoc committee
•Housing (Council ad hoc)
•Board subcommittee
39What are some considerations when determining
whether or not to create a new board?
Assessment Tools and Indicators
40Golf Board
(a) The City shall have a Golf Board, hereafter referred to in this Section as the "Board." The Board shall consist of seven (7)members.
(b) The Board shall have the following functions:
(1) To advise and make recommendations to the Director of Community Services (the "Director") and the City Council as to rule s,
regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all City-owned golf courses;
(2) To advise and make recommendations to the Director concerning the terms and conditions of any agreements to be entered in to
with golf professionals and other concessionaires in connection with City-owned golf courses as well as any other agreements which may
affect the management, operation, maintenance, construction or acquisition of City-owned golf courses;
(3) To assist in the procurement of goods and services for City-owned golf courses, including the selection of golf professionals,
concessionaires and other contractors, by appointing two (2)Board members to serve on any review committee that may be establis hed by
the City under the provisions of §8-158 of this Code for the purpose of making such procurements; and
(4) To advise and make recommendations to the City Manager concerning approval of annual fees and charges at City-owned golf courses.
Sec. 2-111 –Parks and Recreation Board
(b) (1) To advise and make recommendations to the Director of Community Services and the City Council for their
approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Department, excluding
including matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and excluding cemeteries;
10-year Transportation
Capital Improvement
Program (TCIP) and
Transportation Capital
Projects Prioritization
Study (TCPPS)
08-28-2023
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Brad Buckman, City Engineer
Marc Virata, Civil Engineer III
Strategic Alignment With Our Plans 2
Projected Goals and Deliverables 3
•Increased Safety – alignment with Vision Zero – zero deaths or serious injuries
while traveling on Fort Collins streets by 2032
•Supports mode shift goals to support Active Modes Plan – 50% active modes
share of all trips by 2032
•Better environmental outcomes with decreased congestion, mode shift to active
modes, and sustainable design – supports Our Climate Future
•Transportation infrastructure needs incorporated into community, equity and
environment – alignment with City Plan and Strategic Plan
•10-year TCIP supports future BRT planning and aligns with Transit Master Plan
Vision Zero Goal 4
High-Injury Network 5
8% of the roads
have
63% of all fatal
and serious injury
crashes
70%
of severe crashes
occurred at an
intersection
The HIN is
91% arterials
6% collectors
3% local
Roadway Safety
Project Description Property Damage
Only (PDO) before
Fatal / Injury (FI)
before PDO after FI after
College and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements
(2018) 42.3 17.7 20.6 5.0
College and Trilby Protected Lefts (2020)23 9.7 6.3 4
College and Monroe Intersection Improvements
(2018)26 6.7 10 2.7
Snow Mesa and Harmony Protected Lefts (2019)14 7 9 3
Shields and Mulberry red light cameras (2020)12 5 6 3
Boardwalk and Harmony protected lefts (2019)28.7 8 7 7
Shields and Prospect red light cameras (2020)16.3 8.3 15 6.5
City Park and Mulberry Road Diet (2018)4 0.33 0.3 0
Total PDO reduction/yr: 92.1 Total FI reduction/yr: 31.5 Total reduction in cost per year: $6.8M
Envisioning the Future – Active Modes Plan 7
Vision
Active transportation is an integral part of daily life and
the local cultural experience. Fort Collins is a place where
walking, bicycling, and using other active modes are safe,
accessible, convenient, joyful, and desired by people of
all ages and abilities.
Goals
•50% active modes share of all trips by 2032
•Eliminate active modes fatalities and serious injuries
by 2032, in support of Vision Zero
Transportation Capital Projects
Prioritization Study (TCPPS)
9TCPPS Study Goals & Deliverables
•Goals
•Proactively identify next round of projects to improve arterial streets
(corridors and intersections)
•Align with Vision Zero Plan and Active Modes Plan
•Provide foundation to the 10-year TCIP
•Deliverables
•Prioritize list of projects
•Conceptual design/cost estimates
•Study Report
•GIS Management Tool
10TCPPS Process
•Phase 1 Analysis – Data Collection and Initial Screening (COMPLETE)
•Develop Prioritization Criteria – Data Driven Decisions!
•Conduct initial evaluation of identified intersections and corridors
•Develop list of intersections and corridors for Phase 2 Analysis
•Conduct public outreach and collect public survey results
•Phase 2 Analysis – Project Selection (COMPLETE)
•Identify highest priority locations
•Evaluate probable treatments and feasibility for top tier locations
•Coordinate with Active Modes Plan and Vision Zero Plan
•Develop list of potential projects (arterial intersections and corridors)
•Phase 3 – Concept Development
•Conceptual designs and estimates – April 2023 (COMPLETE)
•Final Report – July 2023 (COMPLETE)
•Council Work Session – August 2023
11Public Survey Results
Prioritization Criteria
•Quantitative – I.D. Top-Tier Projects
•Crash Reduction
•Peak Hour Delay
•Equity
•Growth
•Qualitative – Final Ranking
•Cost
•Readiness
•Multimodal Benefit
•Synergy
•Community
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TCPPS “Top 15”13
•E. Troutman & JFK Pkwy
•Drake Rd (west side)
•Shields St
•Shields & Prospect
•Shields & Horsetooth
•Lemay & Drake
•Heatheridge & Prospect
•Harmony & Boardwalk
•Harmony & JFK
•Harmony & Timberline
•E. Prospect Rd (Sharp Pointe to
I -25)
•Suniga Road (Lemay to Timberline)
•N. Timberline (Segment 1)
•N. Timberline (Segment 2)
•Vine/Timberline Overpass
Road Diets Intersections New Construction/Corridors
14Road Diet Example
Cost estimate of project: $2.1M
Intersection Improvement Example 15
Cost estimate of project: $8.7M
New Construction Example 16
Cost estimate of project: $12.2M
TCPPS “Top 15” – Scores and Costs 17
TCPPS Projects – Environmental Critical Issues Assessment 18
•Field survey conducted on all TCPPS project areas
•Sensitive environmental features evaluated: natural habitats and features, water
impacts, potential wildlife habitat, raptor nest boundary, FEMA floodplain,
protected areas (non -historic), and historic structures
•Next phase: evaluate and mitigate environmental concerns
•Sustainability Rating
•Reduce footprint
•Modify design features
Current Projects & 10 Year TCIP
20Capital Project Funding for 2023 / 2024 Program
Capital Project Cost
Funding Need / Potential
Source
Approx Construction Start
(Year/Quarter)
South Timberline Corridor Improvements $10.9M Funded (in construction)2022/Q4
Laporte Bridges $5.6M Funded (in construction)2022/Q4
City Park / Mulberry Intersection
Improvements $700K Funded (in construction) 2023/Q2
Vine / Timberline Intersection Improvements $1.6M Funded (in construction) 2023/Q3
College/Trilby Intersection Improvements $16.6M $1.8M/STBG 2023/Q3
College Avenue Signal Improvements at
Columbian, Pitkin, and Harvard $1.1M Funded 2024/Q1
Siphon Bike/Ped Overpass $5.7M Funded 2024/Q2
College/Triangle Signal Improvements $1.0M $1.0M/FASTER 2024/Q3
Pedestrian Crossing Improvements $1.3M Funded 2024/Q3
Taft Hill Corridor Improvements $8.7M $3.3M/STBG 2024/Q3
Laporte Corridor Improvements $6.25M Funded 2024/Q4
Power Trail Under Harmony $10.7M $3.4M/CMAQ 2025/Q2
Total cost of the 12 projects: $70M Grant funding: $30M (43% of total, and 50% of current funding)
Compiled 10 Year TCIP Project List 21
•E. Troutman & JFK Pkwy
•Drake Rd (west side)
•Shields St
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•West Elizabeth BRT
•North College Max Plan
•US287 (frequency)
•Route to Wellington
•Passenger Rail
•College and Trilby
•College and Triangle
•College and Drake
•Shields & Prospect
•Shields & Horsetooth
•Lemay & Drake
•Heatheridge & Prospect
•Harmony & Boardwalk
•Harmony & JFK
•Harmony & Timberline
•Taft Hill Corridor
•Siphon Overpass
•Power Trail Under Harmony
•E. Prospect Rd (Sharp Pointe to I -25)
•Suniga Road (Lemay to Timberline)
•N. Timberline (Segment 1)
•N. Timberline (Segment 2)
•Vine/Timberline Overpass
•Mulberry Interchange
•Midtown Projects
Road Diets & Transit Intersections New Construction/Corridors/
Pedestrian GS Crossings
Projected Goals and Deliverables 22
•Increased Safety – alignment with Vision Zero – zero deaths or serious injuries
while traveling on Fort Collins streets by 2032
•Supports mode shift goals to support Active Modes Plan – 50% active modes
share of all trips by 2032
•Better environmental outcomes with decreased congestion and mode shift to
active modes – supports Our Climate Future
•Transportation infrastructure needs incorporated into community, equity and
environment – alignment with City Plan and Strategic Plan
•10-year TCIP supports future BRT planning and aligns with Transit Master Plan
For Questions or Comments, Please Contact:
THANK YOU!
Marc Virata
mvirata@fcgov.com or (970) 221-6567
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Active Modes Plan – next 5 years focus 36
Active Modes Plan – 6-10 years 37