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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - Transportation Board - Annual ReportANNUAL REPORT City of Fort Collins Transportation Board 2023 Annual Report Mission Statement: The goal of the Transportation Board is to promote the implementation of a balanced transportation system that is consistent with the City sustainability goals and provides choice, mobility, access, congestion mitigation and safety for all people while achieving: 1) Efficient and effective movement of people and goods throughout the community; 2) Advocacy for per capita reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled; 3) Enhanced and widespread mobility for people of all ages and abilities; 4) Emphasis of modal shifts; 5) Support for the City’s Climate Action Plan. Activity Summary: The Transportation Board held 12 scheduled monthly meetings during 2023. The Board conducted meetings virtually via the Zoom platform as well as two in-person meetings. The Transportation Board would like to highlight the following key areas from 2023: Transportation Plans, Policy, and Budget One of the Board’s core duties is to review and provide feedback on land use and transportation plans. In 2023 the Board had the opportunity to provide input on the Land Use Code update, the Sustainable Funding initiative, the East Mulberry Plan, and Master Street Plan updates. Board Action included: • Master Street Plan (Board recommendations to Council) Discussion Items included: • 2050 Regional Transportation Plan from the North Front Range MPO • Travel Demand Management presentation from CSU • Land Use Code update • East Mulberry Plan • Discussion on VMT and climate goals • Sustainable Funding • Changes to the Bicycle Advisory Committee Transportation Capital Infrastructure, Operations, Maintenance, and Programs During 2023 the Transportation Board was involved in transportation project and program discussions, providing valuable feedback to City staff. Topics included the Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study, snow routes and roundabouts. Board Action Included: • Requesting the City bring back designated snow routes (Board letter to Council) • Advocating for more roundabouts in Fort Collins and changes to standards to support more roundabouts (Board letter to Council) Discussion Items Included: • Street department tour and overview • Transfort update • Updates on the SPIN e-bike/e-scooter program • Follow up discussion on the ThinkBike workshop • Annual Traffic Safety report presentation Bicycle Advisory Committee: The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC), a subcommittee of the Board, held 12 scheduled monthly meetings, including a joint meeting with the Transportation Board. The Transportation Board engages in two-way communication with the BAC through monthly reporting. The BAC sent two letters to Council, which were reviewed and approved by the Board to be sent on to Council, these included: 1. Bicycle Advisory Committee letter considering Code Changes for E-Scooters, letter from BAC (Board approved to send on to Council). 2. Bicycle Advisory Committee Letter to Council Regarding Recreational Bicycle Facilities (Board approved to send on to Council). The BAC, through Council action, was dissolved with their last meeting in December 2023. City Council established in its place a new board called the Active Modes Advisory Board. This new board will be filled and start working early in 2024. There will be a permanent liaison from the Transportation Board and this new board, to be selected once it is up and running. Liaison Activity The Transportation Board has, over the past few years, proactively provided liaisons from the Board to other boards and commissions. In 2023 this included the Planning & Zoning Commission, which has the Transportation Board as a standing agenda item at their work sessions. This allowed the Board to provide updates directly to P&Z and likewise gather information from those meeting to report back to the larger Board.