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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2023 - Bicycle Advisory Committee - Agenda - Regular Meeting10/23/2023 Agenda Page 1 Bicycle Advisory Committee SUMMARY AGENDA October 23, 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 lnagle@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 lnagle@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 SUMMARY AGENDA October 23, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N College Ave 10/23/2023 Agenda Page 2 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 28, 2023 and September 25, 2023 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Active Modes Advisory Board ex officio INPUT | potential VOTE (30 minutes) Lauren Nagle, FC Moves 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Mulberry Corridor INPUT Plan (30 minutes) Megan Keith & Ryan Mounce, CDNS, City of Fort Collins b. Active Modes Advisory Board workplan INPUT (30 minutes) Lauren Nagle, FC Moves 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Transportation Board Report b. Staff Liaison Report 10. ADJOURNMENT BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING August 28, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N. College Avenue 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 1 FOR REFERENCE: Chair: Dave Dixon Vice-Chair: Jordan Williams Staff Liaison: Lauren Nagle 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dixon called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. 2. ROLL CALL (INTRODUCTIONS) BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Dave Dixon, Chair, Bike Fort Collins Jordan Williams, Vice Chair, At Large Member Jerry Gavaldon, Transportation Board Marcia Richards, Parks and Recreation Board Bruce Henderson, Senior Advisory Board Todd Dangerfield, Downtown Development Authority David Hansen, Colorado State University Greg Boiarsky, Air Quality Advisory Board Scott Mason, Land Conservation and Stewardship Board Tim Anderson, Fort Collins Bike Co-op Kevin Krause, Natural Resources Advisory Board Elisabeth Cairnes, At Large Member Whitney Allison, At Large Member ABSENT: Ed Peyronnin, Colorado State University Campus Bicycle Advisory Committee Jonathan Crozier, Poudre School District Cortney Geary Lauren Nagle Dave “DK” Kemp Brad Buckman Marc Virata Davina Lau Araceli Newman PUBLIC PRESENT: Troy Rawson COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Emily Francis, Mayor Pro Tem BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 2 3. AGENDA REVIEW Chair Dixon stated there were no changes to the published agenda. 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 2023 Williams noted a clarification on page five that the Active Modes Plan does not reference an Active Modes board specifically, but rather an Active Modes Advisory Committee. Krause made a motion, seconded by Dangerfield, to approve the minutes of the July 2023 meeting with the edit provided by Willliams. The motion was adopted unanimously. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Active Modes/BAC Ordinance Update – Emily Francis, Mayor Pro Tem, and Davina Lau, City Clerk’s Office Emily Francis, Mayor Pro Tem outlined the discussion held at Council’s last meeting regarding the BAC in addition to a couple other boards. She noted that general Council guidance is for the BAC to become the Active Modes Advisory Board. She also highlighted some differences between the committee and the board make-up including the distinction of ex-officio members. Dixon noted that the letter of recommendation sent by the BAC to Council requesting that the vision and mission of the Active Modes Advisory Board be revisited prior to determining the best structure of the Board. Dixon asked Geary for clarification on the purpose outlined in the Active Modes Plan. Geary clarified the plan called for wider representation from a variety of modes of transportation, underrepresented groups, and people with disabilities. Dixon asked if the purpose would be decided at a later date. Francis confirmed that it would, with the help of Davina Lau. She continued that the purpose would take into account the Transportation Board to avoid overlap. Henderson asked about the membership and what the plan was to ensure adequate representation. Members would be required to apply for these positions. Dangerfield asked Francis about the availability of seats for stakeholder groups such as the DDA. Francis confirmed that those positions would become the ex- officio positions mentioned earlier. Dangerfield asked about the reasoning behind the non-voting positions to which Francis explained the having the expertise of BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 3 stakeholder groups was appreciated, however allowing them to have voting abilities while representing a certain group was not in line with the purpose of boards and commissions. Francis further noted that ex-officio members would be able to participate in the full discussion, however, they would not be able to vote. Krause asked about how the make-up of ex-officio positions would be determined and put into place. Francis said that is still in discussion at this time along with a broader thought about the general structure. Williams asked about the timeline for making recommendations about the ex- officio positions. Williams asked Gavaldon about the Transportation Board’s discussion on this topic. Gavaldon said he would cover most of this in his Board report but noted that there was specific discussion about the overlap between the two boards, how to incorporate disability representation into the board, and the Parking Board. He asked Francis to clarify the ex-officio members. Francis confirmed that the difference to Council is whether the person is participating in the meeting representing an organization or making decisions as a community member. Boiarsky was asking about that delineation and recommended that Council clearly define the roles. Gavaldon raised concerns about the elimination of liaisons from other Boards. Williams confirmed with Francis that they would still be able to come and provide input, however they would not be able to vote. Gavaldon also raised concerns that Transportation Board and the Active Modes Advisory Board would be overlapping on projects and potentially providing conflicting recommendations or not being provided the opportunity to weigh in with recommendations. He recommended providing clear instruction on how the two Boards are structured and how recommendations are provided to Council. Dixon asked for clarification on whether the Active Modes Advisory Board would provide feedback on the Master Steets Plan or if that would fall solely on the Transportation Board. Gavaldon stated this was discussed in Transportation Board and with the current structure, Transportation Board would be the only Board providing feedback. He recommended Geary reach out to Aaron Iverson on that point. Boiarsky recommended joint meetings to work around this. Dixon reminded the committee about the idea to merge the two Boards or hold joint meetings. From the previous dialogue, the concern raised was not having enough time in two hours to discuss all the topics needing to be covered. Francis confirmed that the two boards would be able to hold joint meetings and encouraged participation in the super issues meeting. She confirmed that active modes have been a priority of Council. She also stated that Council is looking to raise the BAC up to a Board to bring them in line with the way other boards operate in an effort to implement the Active Modes Plan. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 4 Williams asked Lau if it would be possible to appoint ex-officios from another Board to the Active Modes Board charter. Lau stated that the likelihood of permitting that is low. Dixon asked about the timeline. Lau stated that the Active Modes Advisory Board would be established in January of 2024 with the BAC sunsetting in December 2023. The first reading for this is scheduled for September 5th and the second on September 19th. Dixon expressed gratitude to the other committee members. He acknowledged that there are pros and cons to becoming an ad hoc Board but is looking forward to the opportunity for the voice of the Active Modes to be elevated. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) and Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS) – Brad Buckman and Marc Virata Brad Buckman, City Engineer, presented information about TCIP and TCPPS. He explained their connection to the City Plan, our Strategic Plan, Vision Zero, the Active Modes Plan, Our Climate Future, and the Transit Master Plan. Buckman reiterated the ultimate goal of safety and noted crash reduction as the top priority. He stated that the 10-year TCIP goal is in alignment with the Vision Zero goal of no one dying or suffering a serious injury while traveling on Fort Collins’ streets by 2032. Buckman presented two graphics depicting the High Injury Network and data on Fatal/Injury (FI) before and after completing recent projects. Marc Virata, Civil Engineer III, presented information on TCPPS. He provided an overview of the process that has been taken thus far. Virata stated that TCPSS was a very data-driven process that involved the collaboration of multiple different departments across the City. TCPPS involves three phases: Data Collection and Initial Screening, Project Selection, and Concept Development. Virata explained the methodology of collecting public comments as well as shared a graphic depicting the results. Virata went on to review the qualitative and quantitative criteria that lead to the ranking of projects. Virata provided the list of fifteen projects that came out of the TCPPS process as well as an in-depth look at three projects starting with the Drake Road Corridor Improvement. Williams asked if the closure of Hughes Stadium factored into the decision to decrease lanes on Drake. Buckman answered noting that this corridor is a good candidate for a road diet based on the number of vehicles per day and the need for improved bicycle safety. Gavaldon provided information about the history of Overland Trail. Virata noted that the projects are currently at BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 5 10%, but protected bike lanes are part of this project’s goal. There was discussion about what type of protection is planned as well as some other areas along Overland in need of improvement. The next project slide showed S. Shields St. & W. Prospect Rd. Intersection Improvements. Virata explained that this project would entail building a protected intersection with an added Westbound turn lane in addition to a protected intersection at Stuart and Shields. Mason asked about a protected intersection and Geary provided information on the specifics of this design. Williams asked about the development off of Shields and Hobbit and whether they provided any of the funding for the Stuart intersection. Virata commented that they are responsible for the signal at Stuart. Discussion followed about the development timing for that intersection as well as the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF). The following slide was about new construction to widen Timberline Road between E. Lincoln and Sykes Dr. Virata explained that the population growth in this area due to new and current development will necessitate this kind of infrastructure to keep bicyclists safe. Virata then reviewed the environmental assessment that factored into the overall score of each project. Dixon asked about the fluidity of the ranking system if a project further on the list for any reason became more of a priority. Buckman confirmed that different grants will fit certain projects better than others so they likely will be funded in a different order. Additionally, projects towards the bottom of the list will move up as needed. Krause asked about the Prospect and Riverside intersection stating that that intersection has been cited as the reason students in that area do not walk or bike to school. Dixon asked about a road diet along Riverside between Prospect and Lemay relative to the Drake corridor improvement. Buckman confirmed that both are on a project list. Buckman also stated that the Active Modes plans will be happening in conjunction with the projects on this list. Buckman reviewed the funding progress and sources. Gavaldon expressed concerns with the Power Trail project, specifically that the project is too excessive. He stated many members of the Transportation Board agree with him. Buckman responded that as there have been recent fatalities at this location, it has become a Council priority. He also noted that the remaining 3.4 M outstanding is a CMAQ grant, which would be 83% federally funded so that only 17% would be locally funded. Boiarsky pointed out that the idea of arterials and corridors could potentially increase the likelihood of vehicle interactions with other vehicles, pedestrians, and micro mobility. He speculated that a different growth philosophy might serve BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 6 better. He noted that instead having a more layered network approach with modest arterials would decrease the likelihood of these interactions. Gavaldon appreciated this comment and noted that this topic ties into the Transportation Master Street Plan. Williams noted that unfortunately the arterials are in place to move vehicles faster, so adding infrastructure to make it safer for bicycles is still needed in certain places. He noted that the low-stress network is great, however if one has to travel miles off of their route to access it, it becomes less efficient. Buckman opened the discussion to questions. Boiarsky asked if there is an index to do the rankings. Virata and Buckman provided information on the nine different categories and the weighted scores. Troy Rawson posed a question in the Zoom chat about whether there is adequate budget to cover ongoing maintenance costs. Buckman responded that this cost is indeed taken into consideration during the planning. b. Discussion regarding the changes to the Chair position Dixon reported that he will be leaving his position at Bike Fort Collins towards the end of September, which would require that he resign his seat as the Board Chair. Dixon asked the group what they would like to do for the remining four months. Williams confirmed that as vice-chair, he would be willing to take on that role. Dixon asked the group if there would need to be a vote to implement this change. Krause commented that a vote should be held and included that deciding on a vice-chair would be beneficial even though there were only three meetings remaining. Gavaldon had a question regarding the process. He recommended that any official changes should wait until Council’s direction on the future of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. He instead recommended that Williams become the de- facto leader as vice chair. Gavaldon made a motion, seconded by Krause, that Jordan Williams act as chair for the remainder of the Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings through December. The motion was adopted unanimously with Williams abstaining. Krause volunteered to act as vice-chair. Williams made a motion, seconded by Henderson, that Kevin Krause act as vice-chair while Jordan fills in as Chair. The motion was adopted unanimously with Krause abstaining. 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 7 Mason reported that there was an executive session held to review natural areas that are in the process of being purchased. Many are adjacent to existing natural areas, thus adding to the overall acreage. The properties within the City and in the growth management area cost roughly five times more per acre since there is competition with developers. Hansen reported that CSU just submitted their bike friendly application within the last three weeks in the hopes of maintaining their platinum level. He also noted that the bike and pedestrian roundabout shown last year on an infrastructure tour should be completed within the next few weeks. The roundabout is located on the low-stress network on Pitkin near Braiden Hall. The Phemister trail connecting the Prospect Underpass to the Gardens on Spring Creek has advanced to 30% design. This will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning as well as City Engineering Teams. Boiarsky reported that the City is getting rid of the clause that allows major roads to shorten the set-backs from wells better protecting pedestrians and bicyclists that are traveling through those zones. Krause provided his thoughts on the grade-separated crossing at Power Trail. He believes this is one of the best uses for funding. He provided a story about a recent near miss that occurred in a grade-separated crossing. He believes that more underpasses are needed as they provide a much safer route. Dixon provided an update from Bike Fort Collins on the Safe Routes to School. Bike Fort Collins is also planning for a bike or walk to school challenge this Fall. Additionally, all the second graders in the title 1 schools will receive bikes this year. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Transportation Board Report Gavaldon reported updates from the Transportation Board. He noted that much of the meeting overlapped in content as the TCPPS and TCIP presentation was shared in that meeting as well. The Master Street Plan update is headed to Council and he asked for the Bicycle Advisory Committee’s input. He requested that Cortney provide a copy of the Master Street Plan recommendation update. He is concerned about changes in the Montava development and near Boardwalk. Gavaldon also provided thoughts on cycling around the City. He recommended increasing education and compliance. He also noted that there is significant debris along E. Stuart. Gavaldon also mentioned the Bike-In Movie night happening on October 28th at the Museo de Las Tres Colonias. b. Staff Liaison Report BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8/28/2023 – MINUTES Page 8  Open Streets Event & Asphalt Art Installation Nagle mentioned the Open Streets Event happening on September 24th between 10 AM to 3 PM. It will be along Manhattan Avenue and Troutman Parkway from Horsetooth to Starflower and Wabash Street from Manhattan to Benthaven. The next asphalt art installation will be happening from 9 AM-5 PM. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM by unanimous consent. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING –REGULAR September 25, 2023 6:00 p.m. Online via Zoom or in person at 281 N. College Avenue 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 1 FOR REFERENCE: Chair: Jordan Williams Vice-Chair: Kevin Krause Staff Liaison: Lauren Nagle 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL (INTRODUCTIONS) BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Cortney Geary Dave ‘DK’ Kemp Jeff Puckett Araceli Newman Jordan Williams, Chair, At Large Member Kevin Krause, Vice Chair, Natural Resources Advisory Board Jerry Gavaldon, Transportation Board Marcia Richards, Parks and Recreation Board David Hansen, Colorado State University Greg Boiarsky, Air Quality Advisory Board Bruce Henderson, Senior Advisory Board Tim Anderson, Fort Collins Bike Co-op Elisabeth Cairnes, At Large Member Scott Mason, Land Conservation and Stewardship Board Whitney Allison, At Large Member ABSENT: Dave Dixon, Bike Fort Collins Ed Peyronnin, Colorado State University Campus Bicycle Advisory Committee Jonathan Crozier, Poudre School District PUBLIC PRESENT: Pete Piccolo, Bicycle Colorado BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 2 Todd Dangerfield, Downtown Development Authority 3. AGENDA REVIEW Chair Jordan stated there were no changes to the published agenda. 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 2023 The Committee opted to postpone consideration of the August 2023 minutes until the next meeting. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Active Modes/BAC Ordinance Update – Lauren Nagle, FC Moves Lauren Nagle, FC Moves, noted the ex officio portions of the ordinance were removed as Council is going to consider the use of ex officio members for all Boards and Commissions. Additionally, it was noted the timeline for work plans will not change for the Active Modes Advisory Board so it will not be able to create its own until November 2024; therefore, it has been suggested that this Committee create one to get the new Board started. Lauren noted Council will be discussing the topic at its October 24th work session. Mason asked if the at-large members of this Committee could apply for the Active Modes Advisory Board. Nagle replied in the affirmative and noted any member could apply; however, individuals may only serve on one Board or Commission and would need to decide between the two. Gavaldon commented on an email from Davina Lau regarding the timeline for recruitment. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Speed Camera Legislation Bill – Pete Piccolo, Bicycle Colorado Pete Piccolo, Bicycle Colorado, asked the Committee to consider what supports it would need to take action at the local level to move forward with automated enforcement, assuming at least a few members would have an interest in taking advantage of the bill and expanding automated traffic enforcement, particularly speed cameras, in the community. He discussed the history of Bicycle Colorado and stated it is an advocacy organization with three aspects to its work: policy BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 3 which also includes securing public funding for bike infrastructure and sometimes pedestrian infrastructure, an education program that deals with bikes and driver training, and a bike event support division. He stated the organization’s purpose is to see a Colorado where all people and communities benefit from safe and accessible bicycling. Mr. Piccolo commented on the public health epidemic related to traffic fatalities. He noted vulnerable road users are especially at risk and that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death of children under the age of 14. Mr. Piccolo stated the speed camera legislation bill was designed to combat speeding, which is a factor in 40% of traffic fatalities in Colorado. He noted the most impactful intervention for safety is better infrastructure; however, that can take time and other things need to be done in the interim, one of which is policy that can combat speeding. He stated research has been abundant and overwhelming clear that automated traffic enforcement mechanisms reduce speeding, reduce crashes, and reduce fatalities and serious injuries across contexts. He stated there are some best practices around the implementation of the technology and efforts were made to include those in the legislation. Mr. Piccolo stated there is a current law that allows for automated speed cameras; however, applicable guardrails are quite restrictive. He stated the new bill will allow fully automated traffic cameras, eliminate location restrictions, require public notice be issued before the technology is implemented, provide guidelines for the use of signage in speed corridors, and create a 30-day warning period. He stated the ticket penalty will be $40 unless the violation occurs in a construction or school zone or the speed is in excess of 25 miles per hour or more over the speed limit. He stated the bill would go into effect in June of 2024 and requires action at the local level. Gavaldon stated the red light camera in Fort Collins are funded by the ticket revenues and those tickets are $70 plus costs. He asked if the new bill will require municipalities to decrease those ticket amounts to the $40 or allow them to be more restrictive and increase ticket amounts. He questioned how that would impact the providers of the technology. Mr. Piccolo replied the $40 ticket would be for speed cameras, not red light cameras, and any legislation in place regarding the use of red light cameras would remain in effect, including fines. He stated the fines for speed cameras are dictated by state statute and municipalities would need to amend any contracts with providers of technology to match with the state statute. Chair Williams asked if there were municipalities supporting this effort prior to the formation of the bill. Mr. Piccolo replied work was done with a number of municipalities, including Denver, Boulder, Grand Junction, and Aurora, to BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 4 accommodate their current programs. He noted changes were made to the bill to tie tickets to drivers rather than vehicle owners as part of that work. He stated local action in terms of a resolution was decided upon because of a robust conversation about police enforcement and disparate impacts on low-income communities. Additionally, the local resolution aspect allowed for the mitigation of pushback from some lobbyists of municipalities arguing for more local control. Gavaldon asked if the speed cameras will be in a vehicle or fixed elsewhere and asked what will be done to prevent vandalism to the devices. Additionally, he questioned how racial profiling can be prevented by the location of cameras. He also asked about the proposed frequency in reviewing the legislation. Mr. Piccolo replied there is no easy solution to the profiling issue, though the spirit of the language around local resolutions is aimed to provide a means for municipalities to have those conversations about making equitable decisions that promote safety. Additionally, he noted the legislation requires the publication of ticket data annually to study who is being impacted. In terms of vandalism, Mr. Piccolo stated communities will need to discuss ways to prevent issues. He stated the legislation does not dictate the type of technology used and whether it is fixed or mobile, though best practices have shown mobile technology has had a greater impact than fixed. He noted the legislation does include a number of guardrails to ensure data is protected and disposed of over a period of time, though the data can be subpoenaed and used to investigate certain other crimes. Gavaldon commented on how difficult it can be to get red light camera data in Fort Collins. Cairnes asked if there are any time limits, restrictions, or incentives for the local resolution adoption. Mr. Piccolo replied incentives do not currently exist, though the municipalities that do use automated enforcement already have a budget line item to fund the personnel for vehicles and this bill would allow for the cameras to exist without personnel. Hansen asked how much involvement has come from local law enforcement versus city or municipal engineering. Mr. Piccolo replied no law enforcement agencies opposed the legislation and a number of local law enforcement agencies were in support. He stated the technology reduces the workload for patrol officers allowing them to focus energy on other things. He noted the state patrol did not weigh in. Allison asked if there would be a way to identify speeding drivers who may have other driving infractions. Mr. Piccolo replied in the affirmative and stated the bill focuses on driver liability and a series of steps are taken to confirm that the recipient of the ticket is the driver. He noted repeat offenders will build a driving record. He also noted another promising aspect of the legislation relates to the BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 5 reduction in speeds travelled throughout the region wherein a speed camera is located. Geary noted she did have a conversation with an officer in the traffic enforcement unit who said they are looking at taking advantage of the legislation. Mr. Piccolo commented on a process within the legislature that fast tracks bills and discussed a forthcoming bill related to a vulnerable road user enterprise fund which responds to vehicle bloat and increasing public health costs. The fund would be formed by fees charged on larger personal vehicles and dollars would be redistributed to participating counties in the form of grants that could be used for bike and pedestrian safety and infrastructure improvements. He also noted this legislation could help with education around road safety. Additionally, he noted electric vehicles are much heavier than gas-powered vehicles and there is some talk of exempting them from the fee. Mr. Piccolo stated the hands-free bill will also likely return which enables police to exercise their judgement and pull over any person driving who is holding a phone. He noted there is a question as to whether the benefits of addressing distracted driving outweigh potential racial profiling concerns. He stated research from states who have this type of law is inconclusive in part due to variability of how the bill is enforced across states. He stated the governor has shown some support for the bill. Mr. Piccolo commented on a possible forthcoming education bill that would increase standards for youth drivers and require formal driver training for anyone under the age of 18. It would also amend state-sponsored educational content and testing to include a minimum amount of content for vulnerable road users. Boiarsky stated the bill related to fees for larger vehicles will likely receive a great deal of pushback and suggested considerations could be made for whether a vehicle has active accident mitigation technology. He also suggested having the hands-free bill as an enhancement that would increase penalties for a driver found to be using a phone and subsequently causing an accident. Mr. Piccolo stated Bicycle Colorado advocated for a secondary offense in 2022, though it received quite a bit of push back. Krause asked if the bill related to vehicle bloat considers modified vehicles, such as lifted trucks, and suggested a secondary offense for those types of vehicles which violate safety requirements could be considered. Mr. Piccolo concurred with the thought and stated many of those vehicles would already be paying the fees because they are already heavy. b. City of Fort Collins 2024 Strategic Plan and Outcomes – Lauren Nagle, FC Moves BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 6 Lauren Nagle, FC Moves, stated the City’s outcome areas inform the Budgeting for Outcomes process. Nagle requested input from members related to the names of the outcome areas themselves. Chair Williams advocated for changing the word ‘efficiently’ to ‘effectively’ in the subtext of the transportation outcome area. He stated efficient movement does not necessarily work in the lens of Vision Zero in terms of safety. Boiarsky noted safety is mentioned in the subtext. Chair Williams also suggested mentioning active modes in the Transportation and Mobility outcome area text. Gavaldon expressed concern about adding active modes stating it is already embedded in the outcome area. He also encouraged leaving ‘efficiently’ in the language particularly citing Transfort and trails. He also noted there is an outcome area related to safe community. Additionally, he stated the text is missing words related to an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming community as Fort Collins is not yet there. Boiarsky suggested combining some of the social health language with culture and recreation. Vice Chair Krause stated it is important to highlight the desired outcomes for Transportation and Mobility by articulating the feel of interacting with the active modes set of systems. Boiarsky suggested changing the ‘Economic Health’ outcome to ‘Economic Viability.’ He stated a strong economy should not come at the expense of environmental health. Nagle asked members which of the outcome areas, other than Transportation and Mobility, are most relevant to the Committee. Members replied Environmental Health and Parks and Recreation outcome areas are relevant. Vice Chair Krause commented on the importance of utilizing the relationships between outcome areas. Nagle requested input regarding the ways the City can achieve the outcomes. Vice Chair Krause commented on the importance of expanding Transfort service to pre-COVID levels. Richards stated having additional space for bicycles on buses could be helpful. Chair Williams commented on the importance of elevating the implementation of the Active Modes Plan and Vision Zero Plan and placing value on transportation mobility. Gavaldon stated Transfort has not made any improvements since the pandemic and despite leadership changes, has yet to progress. He specifically cited the fact that bikes are not allowed on the buses that serve CSU football games. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 7 Vice Chair Krause commented on the fact that single-occupancy vehicles do not resonate with the outcome list; however, the City highly subsidizes that mode of travel from a funding perspective. He stated achieving outcome areas related to the Committee’s focus will require elevated funding. Allison commented on the benefits of lowering speed limits. Boiarsky commented on the need to fund better connections from the multi-use trails to neighborhoods. 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Anderson reported the Bike Co-op remains busy. Gavaldon reported on a nighttime ride on the Spring Creek Trail stating most riders did not have a light. He also expressed concern regarding the speeds of E-bikes. He stated the Power Trail signal at County Road 30 is not functioning. Nagle stated she would do some research and noted Access Fort Collins could be used to report those types of issues. Gavaldon commented on a conversation regarding the Power Trail crossing of Harmony Road and suggested an overpass could be completed more quickly and at a lower cost. He further discussed concerns with E-bike speeds on trails. Hansen reported there will be a forthcoming announcement from CSU’s president of a full adoption of Vision Zero for the University and a formal associated committee will be formed. He stated the University officially submitted a SPAR request with the City for the Phemister Trail segment from the Prospect underpass to the Gardens on Spring Creek. Richards reported on the sales tax ballot initiative, part of which would fund parks and recreation sustainability and aquatics. Gavaldon noted there has been some opposition to the sales tax initiative due to current affordability concerns. Allison reported on the new bike path on Suniga noting the high vehicle speeds and path design make for a high-risk situation. Mason reported on the City’s efforts to increase minimum flows of the Poudre through town during the winter months. He stated three entities have voluntarily agreed to increase those flows: the City of Fort Collins, the City of Greeley, and the City of Thornton. Boiarsky reported on a trip to France during which he took photographs of a road diet in a rural part of the Alps. Vice Chair Krause reported the Natural Resources Advisory Board received an update on the downtown parking system and noted Council has forthcoming work session on the BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9 /2 5 /2023 – MINUTES Page 8 topic. He concurred with Allison’s comments regarding Suniga. He commented on the Northern Colorado Mountain Bike Festival at Lory State Park and on Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. He commented on the Committee’s memo regarding recreational bicycling facilities and stated he would like to see an opportunity to engage from a Parks and Recreation perspective. Chair Williams outlined the plan for the last three Committee meetings. Gavaldon suggested the possibility of the Committee just getting a copy of annual accident report presentation rather than having a full staff presentation to save time at the upcoming meetings. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Transportation Board Report Gavaldon reported the Transportation Board received a presentation from Traffic Operations regarding the annual accident report and suggested the Committee may also want to see that presentation. Additionally, the Board discussed the changes to the Active Modes Advisory Board. b. Staff Liaison Report Jeff Puckett Introduced himself as a new FC Moves team member. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM by unanimous consent. East Mulberry Plan October 23, 2023 Bicycle Advisory Committee Update 2Mulberry Context Cooper Slough Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Prospect Rd. Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Mosaic Bloom Cloverleaf Clydesdale Park Sunflower Kingfisher Point Natural Area Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Andersonville Nueva Vida Countryside Estates Pleasant Acres The Villas Boxelder Estates Waterglen Trailhead Boxelder Creek 2002 East Mulberry Plan 3 2002 East Mulberry Corridor Plan •Jointly adopted by Fort Collins and Larimer County •Primary plan objective was to implement the 1997 City Plan for the East Mulberry Corridor. Also addressed key issues such as: •Provision and maintenance of public facilities and services •Annexation •Costs of improvements •Redevelopment •Streetscape Design •Plan acknowledges that continued growth and change may impact quality of life in the area •Community members shared concerns about traffic congestion, safety, and infrastructure decline Why Update, Why Now? Existing and Changed Conditions 4 Existing & Changed Conditions: Existing and changed conditions in the plan area since the East Mulberry Corridor Plan in 2002, including infrastructure, growth, and development. Community Priorities & What We Heard •Infrastructure & Development •Gateway & Entry Aesthetic •Corridor Character & Uses •Amenities & Services •Housing & Gentrification East Mulberry Enclave: History of Policy Guidance •Enclave & Annexation Background •Purpose of Annexation •Introduction to Annexation Thresholds •What changes during annexation? What doesn’t change upon annexation? •Maintaining mix of current uses, accommodating similar industrial uses as today. •Interest in aesthetic and improved function of Mulberry and other key corridors. •Desire for greater connectivity, continuity, and safety for all modes of transportation. •Some who hope for increased resources and attention toward transportation, policing, utilities, and other topics. What we heard from the community 5 General Perspectives •The impact of annexation on small businesses, especially in the near-term •Questions about what financial impact studies have been done •Questions regarding electric rates when switched over to FC electric service, future street maintenance and increased taxes and fees Recent Questions and Concerns Goal 2: Stormwater 6 Goals & Strategies Goal 1: Commercial & Industrial Hub Goal 3: Transportation Goal 4: Community Amenities & Services Goal 5: Housing Goal 6: Historic, Cultural, & Natural Features Goal 7: Mulberry Gateway 7Full Goal Text •Explore mechanisms to maintain housing affordability and existing character of residential neighborhoods. •Foster a healthy and prosperous commercial and industrial hub for the City, while remaining viable for small businesses and industry. •Improve visual appearance of the East Mulberry “Gateway” into Fort Collins. •Increase access for residents and businesses to community amenities and services. •Master plan, construct and maintain stormwater infrastructure to provide safe conveyance of stormwater flows and reduce flood risk. •Plan and support safe and comfortable infrastructure for multi-modal transportation. •Protect and promote significant natural, historic, and cultural resources that support a cohesive and resilient community using nature-based solutions. •Place Types match land use guidance in City Plan and can be more flexible than a framework map based on zone districts 8 Place Type Framework MapImplementation •Depicts connectivity needs, proposed streets for augmentation, and areas for future evaluation and improvement Transportation Framework Map •Provides a structured and strategic approach for revitalizing and improving properties over time as they come through the City’s development review process Development Review Spectrum 9 Goal Intent and Purpose: Support walking, rolling, bicycling, driving and commercial activities. Focus connections on safety and comfort, utilize creative design elements to ensure safe and efficient travel for all modes. Goal: Plan and support safe and comfortable infrastructure for multimodal transportation. Some Strategies and Implementation Actions Supporting this Goal: •Augment existing streets to create safe and comfortable multi-modal connections prior to improving streets to full LCUASS standards •Identify deficiencies and prioritize opportunities to augment with safe infrastructure and traffic calming •Collaborate with CDOT, business owners, and other stakeholders on the redesign or augmentation of East Mulberry and frontage roads for multi-modal transportation •Active Modes Plan calls for side paths along East Mulberry. Coordinate implementation and design with CDOT •Upon annexation, create a transportation-specific plan for East Mulberry to analyze transportation needs •Establish safe and direct multi-modal connections within the East Mulberry Enclave •Improve transit service Multimodal Connectivity What we Heard: •Transportation infrastructure needs improvements for all modes and at key intersections, especially for bikes and pedestrians •Improved bicycle and pedestrian activity to trails, open space, and downtown •Preserve access to key business and manufacturing corridors 10Transportation Framework Map •Key assumption is that long- term, the corridor will meet LCUASS standards and achieve the vision of Master Street Plan, Active Modes Plan, etc. •Framework map is geared towards priority and interim needs in the corridor 11Transportation Strategies •Create a transportation-specific plan for the East Mulberry corridor, analyzing transportation needs – focusing on multi-modal travel, opportunities, and defining strategies for implementation. •Timing dependent on annexation progress & resources •Focus on funding and implementation strategies •Detailed analysis of transportation opportunities at two locations: •Mulberry/Timberline/Lincoln/Summit View intersections •Mulberry & I-25 In interchange 12Transportation Strategies •Augment existing streets to create multi-modal connections that support safe and comfortable mobility, and potentially, traffic calming prior to improving streets to Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). Potential corridors for augmentation: -Mulberry Street / Frontage Rds -Summit View Dr -Link Ln 13Transportation Strategies •Collaborate with CDOT, adjacent business owners and other community stakeholders on the re-design or augmentation of Highway 14 (East Mulberry) and frontage roads for multi-modal transportation. Potential idea / further analysis: shared use paths along medians between Mulberry and Frontage Roads Mulberry St Frontage RdFrontage Rd 14 •Plan and identify strategies, costs, funding, and timelines for City acceptance of public streets for maintenance. This includes CDOT ROW, existing and future improvement districts, and all street classifications. •Many streets in the corridor are not built/maintained to City standards •Under existing City policies, streets will only receive similar maintenance to what is provided by Larimer County •Improvement Districts are the most likely mechanism to help fund ongoing maintenance or street upgrades 15 •Establish safe and direct multi-modal connections between destinations/character areas within the Mulberry sub-area, as well as primary travel corridors and to adjoining areas within the City of Fort Collins such as Downtown, natural areas, and the Mulberry & Lemay Crossings commercial area. •Continued implementation of existing City plans/policies •Active Modes Plan, 15-Minute Cities, Transit Master Plan •Trails Strategic Plan (2024) Air Park Drive Connectivity: Evaluate for possible MSP Amendment 16Proposed Trails •Continues recommendations from 2002 Plan •Key Corridors: •Cooper Slough •Boxelder Creek •Dry Creek •Potential grade separation: •Dry Creek @ Vine •Cooper Slough @ Mulberry •Boxelder Creek @ I-25 •Coordinate with upcoming Strategic Trails Master Plan Threshold Categories Threshold Categories •Maintenance of Logical Boundaries •Achievement of Citywide Policy Priorities •Proactive Resource Protection •Redevelopment Risk •Other Proactive/Strategic Goal Alignment •External Funding and Capital Project Alignment Enclave City Limits ‘Natural’ Annexations Occur Island Formed City Buffer Standard County Buffer Standard EnclaveCity Limits What are thresholds? A set of conditions that when reached, may represent an opportune time to consider annexation of portions of the enclave. 20 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N Waterfield Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. •This map depicts the northern extent of the East Mulberry Enclave as it exists now 21 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Waterfield Considerations & Sequencing: •Development Activity: •The City has received a Preliminary Design Review submittal for a property near Vine Dr. and Timberline Rd. •Development would require annexation Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N 22 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Waterfield Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. Considerations & Sequencing: •Potential Threshold met: •Annexation of the parcels near Vine and Timberline create ‘islands’ of parcels now physically disconnected •Maintaining logical boundaries threshold + •Proactive resource protection/Achievement of Citywide Policy Priority Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N 23 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Waterfield Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. Considerations & Sequencing: •Potential Threshold: •Proximity of the Collins Aire Mobile Home Park may offer an opportunity to bring this community into City Limits •Proactive resource protection/Achievement of Citywide Policy Priority Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N 24 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Waterfield Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. Considerations & Sequencing: •Potential Threshold met: •The addition of the Collins Aire Mobile Home Park for annexation consideration would create another ‘island’ along Vine Dr. •Maintaining logical boundaries threshold Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N 25 Vine Dr. Mulberry St.Li n k L n . Le m a y A v e . Ti m b e r l i n e R d . Cooper SloughMosaic Bloom Collins Aire Timbervine Dry Creek Roselawn Cemetery Nueva Vida The Villas Waterglen Trailhead Waterfield Vine Dr. Suniga Rd. Considerations & Sequencing: •In this case, multiple thresholds are combined to establish potential annexation boundaries for further analysis and City Council decision Legend: East Mulberry Enclave Fort Collins City Limits N 26 What happens when a threshold has been identified? City Staff identifies potential annexation boundaries Neighborhood meeting with residents and businesses within potential annexation area 6-month period The following should occur: •Financial analysis •Evaluate condition and existing maintenance activities of streets and other infrastructure •Ongoing community engagement, including informing residents and businesses of service provider changes and anticipated fees •Formulate annexation transition committee as applicable Adjust Threshold Annexation boundaries as needed based on results of analysis Analysis shared with Decision-Makers to identify timing options and whether to pursue annexation Yes/No Pursue Annexation If Yes: Staff may initiate annexation proceedings immediately or delay effective date of annexation to align with budgeting/resource availability Long-Term and Ongoing Management: •Monitoring Reports •Individual Annexations •Capital Projects •Future Plan Updates •External Factors •Annexation Transition Committee Active Modes Advisory Board 2024 Work Plan Purpose The purpose of the Active Modes Advisory Board is to address issues related to active modes of transportation and to seek guidance from active modes-focused stakeholders to achieve the City’s climate, mode shift, safety, and equity goals. Active modes of transportation include walking, biking, micro-mobility (such as scooters and skateboards), and wheelchair use. Active modes may also include human-powered and small electric devices. Objectives 1. Advise City Council and City Staff on all matters pertaining to active modes of transportation. 2. Coordinate closely with the Transportation Board including designating a liaison to the Transportation Board, holding joint meetings as necessary, and coordinating work plan development. 3. Reach out to and participate with other City boards and commissions to solicit input and provide information on issues related to active modes of transportation. 4. Advise City Council and City Staff on the development and implementation of City plans and studies including the Active Modes Plan, Pedestrian Needs Assessment, 15-minute City Analysis, Vision Zero Action Plan, Strategic Trails Plan, Our Climate Future, Shift Your Ride Travel Options Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Master Street Plan. Review the City’s progress towards achieving the goals adopted in these plans. 5. Provide feedback on the City’s active modes programs such as Safe Routes to School, adult education and outreach, shared micromobility, asphalt art, neighborhood traffic mitigation, traffic safety education and enforcement, and the Shift Your Ride Travel Options program. 6. Review and provide comments regarding capital improvement projects such as street improvements, trails, traffic signal projects, and parking facilities. 7. Advise and make recommendations to City staff and City Council concerning the expenditure of City funds for active modes of transportation. Actively participate in and provide input for the City Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process. 8. Consult with other organizations that have a role is supporting active modes of transportation in Fort Collins including the Colorado Department of Transportation, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, Larimer County, Colorado State University, Poudre School District, Downtown Development Authority, and active-modes advocacy organizations. 9. Promote equitable access to active modes of transportation, with an emphasis on expanding access for the most marginalized community members. 10. Support recreational facilities and infrastructure for active modes to help community members, particularly youth and historically excluded groups, develop skills and confidence, and build a culture of support for active modes. Roadway Safety Annual Report June 2023 Vision Zero in Fort Collins 2016: Adopted CDOT Moving Towards Vision Zero Deaths 2 2023: Created Vision Zero Action Plan Vision Zero Action Plan High Level Document • Provides overarching philosophy – Systems Based approach • Supports creating redundancies to make transportation system more forgiving • Outlines High Level Actions and Goals • Does NOT identify specific locations, projects, or actions 3 Roadway Safety Report Uses the Vision Zero Action Plan as a guide Safety Report is a detailed document: • Annual data driven evaluation • Data analysis including statistical evaluation • Tracks trends and patterns, • Identifies locations of interest • Outlines specific safety work program priorities for the coming year. 4 Roadway Safety Report 1. Introduction and connection to Vision Zero Action Plan 2. General Safety Data (citywide “slice and dice”) • Overall trends, modes, fatal review, location, youth crashes, etc. • Statistical fatal comparison to others 3. Detailed review of 6 most frequent severe crash types • Trends, locations, heat maps 4. Intersection evaluation • CDOT SPFs – excess crash costs for 300+ intersections • Trends and pattern recognition • Roundabout review 5. Improving Roadway Safety – detailed recommended work plan 6. Next Steps – Looking to the Future 5 What is the Data Telling Us? 6 3805 3604 2390 2884 2771 263 279 252 321 384 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cr a s h e s P e r Y e a r Total Crashes Severe Crashes (includes fatalities) Percent of crashes each year that were severe: 6.9% 7.7% 10.5% 11.1%13.9% Total Crashes down Severe Crashes up Annual Societal Cost: $161 million Crash Severity 7 Property Damage Crashes 74.6% Possible Injury Crashes 15.7% Suspected Minor Injury Crashes 7.8% Suspected Serious Injury Crashes 1.7% Fatal Crashes 0.3%More than 90% of crashes do not involve an injury or fatality Crash Severity Trends 8 226 230 186 250 308 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 28 41 56 60 70 0 20 40 60 80 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Minor Injury Serious Injury Severe Crashes (3 yrs) 9 Fatal Crashes 10 Motor Vehicle, 13, 48% Motorcycle, 6, 22% Bicycle, 2, 8% Pedestrian, 6, 22% 10 11 6 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 2020 2021 2022 Motor Vehicle Motorcycle Bicycle Pedestrian Total 2020-2022: 27 Fatal Crashes Fatal Crashes Down Significantly in 2022 Fort Collins Comparison to Others 11 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Avg. Pueblo 111,456 16 12 13 18 13 14.4 12.9 Lakewood 156,120 17 19 12 7 17 14.4 9.2 Longmont 98,687 6 12 5 6 2 6.2 6.3 Avg. CO Cities 125,511 8.3 8.7 8.2 6 7.9 7.8 6.2 Greeley 109,209 9 4 13 2 5 6.6 6.0 Westminster 114,533 10 5 6 1 10 6.4 5.6 Fort Collins 169,249 9 8 10 11 6 8.8 5.2 Thornton 143,282 1 13 8 3 12 7.4 5.2 Arvada 121,581 5 3 4 2 5 3.8 3.1 Boulder 105,485 2 2 3 4 1 2.4 2.3 Colorado Cities Fatal Crashes, 2018 - 2022 Fatal Crash Rate (Crashes / 100,000 Pop.) City Population Severity Impact on Mode of Travel 12 Vulnerable Road Users are Disproportionally Impacted Crash Trends Among Vulnerable Users 13 51 41 50 40 36 107 124 68 101 72 48 51 37 43 48 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Motorcycle Bicycle Pedestrian Bicycle and motorcycle crashes trending down Pedestrian crashes trending up Young Drivers are Overrepresented 14 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ % o f L i c e n s e d D r i v e r s Cr a s h e s P e r Y e a r Teenagers represent 5% of all drivers, but are involved in 15% of all crashes Trends for Youths by Mode 15 9 11 21 18 23 8 10 7 6 7 4 3 3 2 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Motor Vehicles Bicycles Pedestrians Severe Crashes Youth motor vehicle crashes are a concern Overall Crash Locations All Crashes • 74% occur at an intersection, driveway or alley access • 87% occur on arterials • 79% occur at arterial intersections 16 Arterial intersections are a priority for safety work Severe Crashes • 81% occur at an intersection, driveway or alley access • 89% occur on arterials Severe Crashes by Type 17 6 crash types are responsible for 88% of severe crashes Approach Turn 18 90%at intersections 96% along arterials 317 338 393 374 413 353 358 275 330 316 36 38 32 36 51 44 57 44 73 72 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Cr a s h e s P e r Y e a r Total Approach Turn Crashes Severe Approach Turn Crashes Severe Approach Turn Crashes Increasing Approach Turn 19 Locations of high crash numbers and higher than expected statistical patterns: Crashes in 3 yrs • Shields / Prospect 20 • College / Troutman 19 • Shields / Horsetooth 18 • Lemay / Drake 18 Bicycle Crashes 20 178 140 136 162 141 107 124 68 101 72 64 63 50 50 59 39 57 34 59 47 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Cr a s h e s P e r Y e a r Total Bike Crashes Severe Bike Crashes 88%occur at intersections or driveways 85% occur at locations that involves an arterial 73% involve a male cyclist 25% involve bicyclists traveling against traffic 14% involve sideswipe or rear end 1% involve parking / door zone crash Bicycle Crashes 21 34 50 26 46 37 4 7 8 12 9 1 1 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Bi c y c l e C r a s h e s P e r Y e a r Suspected Minor Injury Suspected Serius Injury Fatal Locations of multiple crashes and higher than expected statistical patterns: Crashes in 3 yrs • Overland / Drake 4 • Shields / Lake 4 • College / Mulberry 3 • Shields / Prospect 3 • Timberline / Drake 3 Pedestrian Crashes 22 45 47 57 51 37 48 51 37 43 48 20 19 29 27 13 25 21 19 26 29 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Cr a s h e s P e r Y e a r Total Pedestrians Crashes Severe Pedestrian Crashes Motorist FTY at Signalized Intersection 34% Motorist FTY at Unsignalized Intersection 16%Motorist FTY at Driveway 3% Dart Out 5% Ped FTY at Uncontrolled Location 10% Ped Crosses Against Signal 7% Ped in Roadway 14%Other 11% Pedestrian Crashes 23 19 13 7 15 19 6 6 11 7 9 2 1 4 10 5 10 15 20 25 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Pe d e s t r i a n C r a s h e s P e r Y e a r Suspected Minor Injury Suspected Serius Injury Fatal Locations of multiple crashes and higher than expected statistical patterns: Crashes in 3 yrs • College / Mulberry 3 • College / Stuart 3 • College / Laurel 3 Intersection Screening 24 Pattern Recognition 25 • Compares crash parameters at a location to norms for similar locations (CDOT binomial probability method) • Uses probability analysis to identify unusual parameters at a location • Parameters include crash types, weather, alcohol, single vehicle crashes, etc. • Judgment required as numbers below the norm can make other numbers look high Pattern Recognition 26 Roundabout Safety 27 ADT: Average Daily Traffic PDO: Property Damage Only FI: Fatal or Injury •Roundabout safety improving •Intersections better than if they were signals •Remington / Laurel is the exception •In last 3 years: 1 non-injury bike crash, 0 pedestrian crashes Improving Roadway Safety 28 Topic Area and Priority Action 1. Engineering - High Safety Audits at 10 intersections 2 Process/Policy Incorporate safety into ongoing capital projects 3 Engineering - medium Additional 15 intersection high level review – patterns 4 Operational Review 8 locations for approach turn crash pattern 5 Engineering/Operations – High Review 7 locations for red light running and right angle crashes 6 Engineering / Operations – medium Review 7 locations for non-intersection crashes Improving Roadway Safety 29 Topic Area and Priority Action 7 Bike crashes – High Review all locations with multiple bike crashes 8 Ped crashes – High Review all locations with multiple ped crashes 9 Education Continue communication campaign – consider core team of safety champions 10 Enforcement Continue partnership w/ Police, red light cameras etc. 11 Policies/Standards Explore adding safety standard to LCUASS, planning projects 12 Data Continue to improve data quality control, etc. Tracking and Measuring Improvements 30 Projects Really Do Make a Difference N/S E/W PDO before FI before Project PDO after FI after Change in Crash Costs PDO reduction / year FI reduction / year College Horsetooth 42.3 17.7 Capital 2018 20.6 5.0 - $ 2,981,800 21.7 12.7 College Trilby 23 9.7 Protected lefts 2020 6.3 4 - $1,424,600 16.7 5.7 College Monroe 26 6.7 Capital 2018 10 2.7 - $ 1,052,800 16 4 Snow Mesa Harmony 14 7 Protected lefts 2019 9 3 - $ 916,400 5 4 Shields Mulberry 12 5 Red light cameras 2020 6 3 - $ 501,600 6 2 Boardwalk Harmony 28.7 8 Protected lefts 2019 7 7 - $ 408,280 21.7 1 Shields Prospect 16.3 8.3 Red light cameras 2020 15 6.5 - $ 400,600 1.3 1.8 City Park Mulberry 4 0.33 Road Diet 2018 0.3 0 - $ 116,368 3.7 0.33 92.1 31.53