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TRANSPORTATION BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA
September 18th, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM
In person at 281 N. College, 1st Floor Conference Rooms or online via Zoom
This hybrid TRANSPORTATION BOARD meeting will be conducted in person at 281 N
College Ave, 1st floor conference rooms or you may join online via Zoom.
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://us06web.zoom.us/join Webinar ID:992 3667 9837,
Passcode 735155. (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 +1-719-359-4580 and enter Meeting ID 99236679837; Passcode 73515. 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 Transportation
Board. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Transportation Board for its consideration must be emailed to
mdempsey@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 mdempsey@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 Transportation Board.
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TRANSPORTATION BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA
September 18, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: [August 21st, 2024]
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Presentation and Discussion (Melina Dempsey, 1
hour)
Presentation followed by a list of the submitted Transportation and Mobility
projects are included in this packet.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Board member concerns, Announcements)
a. City Council 6 Month Calendar Review
b. Staff Liaison Report
10. ADJOURNMENT
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR
August 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Online Via Zoom or In-Person at 626 Linden Street
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FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Ed Peyronnin
Vice Chair:
Council Liaison:
Alexa Nickoloff
Susan Gutowsky
Staff Liaison: Melina Dempsey
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peyronnin called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ed Peyronnin, Chair
Alexa Nickoloff, Vice Chair
James Burtis
David Baker
Jerry Gavaldon
Lourdes Alvarez
Emily Felton
Amanda Finch
Indy Hart
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Melina Dempsey, FC Moves
Tyler Stamey, City Traffic Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tim Han, Active Modes Advisory Board
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Chair Peyronnin stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Traffic Operations Tour and Discussion
Tyler Stamey, City Traffic Engineer, discussed the cost of new traffic signals, noting
they are each about a $1 million investment and the City maintains several hundred
of them.
Gavaldon asked if developments fund signals. Stamey replied developers frequently
front the cost of them, through they may get some reimbursement as adjacent
parcels redevelop.
Stamey noted traffic signals are maintained by his department 24/7, the street
signage shop is part of Traffic Operations, and the department is in charge of real
time traffic signal timing operation.
Chair Peyronnin asked about the 20-year cost of a roundabout versus a signalized
intersection. Stamey replied there are a number of variables, but generally the
upfront cash outlay is higher for a roundabout; however, the ongoing maintenance
probably evens out over 20 years given pavement costs versus signal maintenance.
Stamey stated his department is also in charge of traffic counts. Burtis asked if those
counters also count bikes. Stamey replied they can be calibrated to do so; however,
they are not typically meant to measure bike traffic.
Stamey discussed the performance metrics provided in quarterly reports to Council,
including travel time on arterials, which involves the use of Bluetooth data. He also
discussed how Traffic Operations works with developments to install necessary
infrastructure.
Stamey discussed the annual evaluation of all crashes in Fort Collins, including
quantitative cost data to help identify statistically significant discrepancies.
Additionally, Stamey discussed collaborative work with FC Moves related to traffic
safety and infrastructure for all modes.
Felton asked if why there isn’t a traffic signal category in Access Fort Collins.
Stamey replied staff frequently receives comments from Access Fort Collins, but will
follow up.
Stamey discussed work area traffic control which is managed by his department.
Gavaldon asked if CSU funds traffic control for its events. Stamey replied CSU pays
for and manages all of the traffic control for its events.
Nickoloff asked how much Traffic Operations coordinates with Larimer County in
terms of signals. Stamey replied some signals are in the County but are operated
and maintained by the City.
Stamey discussed the ways in which Traffic Operations can alter things with signal
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spacing and signal timing. He noted half-mile spacing would be ideal for vehicular
traffic movement; however, that is not traditionally realistic.
(**Secretary’s Note: The Board took a tour of the Traffic Operations facility at this
point in the meeting.)
Stamey addressed some of the questions asked on the tour. First, are vehicles
speeding more now than in the past. Stamey stated neighborhood speeds have
stayed relatively flat, however, there has been an increase in ‘super speeders.’
Stamey commented on the benefits of narrower lanes and discussed the FC Trips
website and forthcoming Vision Zero crash dashboard.
Stamey discussed the funding needs for bringing all signals into ADA compliance
and addressed the Raising Cane’s and Starbucks traffic backing up issue noting the
public nuisance ordinance was updated about a year ago, so there are some
additional enforcement mechanisms available to attempt to get compliance from
those businesses.
Dempsey stated she will compile additional Board questions for Stamey to address.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 2024
Baker made a motion, seconded by Finch? to approve the July 2024 minutes as
written. Yeas: Peyronnin, Felton, Burtis, Alvarez, Finch, Nickoloff, and Baker.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Continuation of the discussion about the relationship between, and roles of,
the Transportation Board and Active Modes Advisory Board
Chair Peyronnin stated the City Attorney’s Office has advised the Transportation
Board and Active Modes Advisory Board no longer have representatives from the
other Board sit in on meetings in order to keep the two Boards and operations
thereof distinct. He stated a member could attend the other meeting and listen as a
member of the public and clarified that only the Chair or Vice Chair of any Board can
represent the voice of the Board.
Other members clarified their understanding is that there is to be no official ‘sending’
of a member from one Board to another; a member could just attend as an interested
member of the public and choose to share what they observed during their
Boardmember report.
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Baker asked if the Board work plans are reviewed and approved by Council. Hart
replied Council reviews the work plans, but does not approve them.
Dempsey noted the two Boards would still be allowed to have a periodic joint
meeting and assured members that the staff liaisons work closely with one another
and watch each other’s meetings.
Chair Peyronnin noted the Super Issues meetings are a good opportunity for
members of different Boards to communicate on specific meeting topics.
8. NEW BUSINESS, CONT.
b. 2025 Work Plan
Dempsey outlined the recommendations received from members and the City
Attorney’s Office for the work plan.
Hart made a motion, seconded by Gavaldon, to approve the 2025 Work Plan
as updated and prepared by City staff.
Gavaldon asked about the Board’s role in parking as there is no longer a Parking
Board. Hart replied the Board will be picking up parking.
Members discussed minor changes needed to the work plan.
Baker asked if the clarification of the relationship between the Transportation
Board and Active Modes Advisory Board should be mentioned in the work plan for
this year.
Chair Peyronnin commented on the layered approach recommended by the
Transportation Strategic Plan and stated he does not believe that detail needs to
be mentioned in this document.
Hart withdrew his motion and Gavaldon withdrew his second given additional
wordsmithing will need to occur.
Dempsey noted the work plan needs to be approved by November.
Several members expressed support for the work plan as amended.
Burtis made a motion, seconded by Hart?, to approve the 2025 Work Plan as
amended. Yeas: Burtis, Baker, Hart, Nickoloff, Finch, Gavaldon, Alvarez,
Felton, and Peyronnin. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Felton reported on observing flooding during a previous large rain event which particularly
impacted pedestrians and bicyclists.
Chair Peyronnin reported on participating in the Canyon intersection asphalt art project.
Finch reported on various previous and upcoming Council meeting topics.
Nickoloff also reported on participating in the Canyon intersection asphalt art project and
suggested the FC Trip link should be available on the Fort Collins construction main page.
Hart reported on being at a meeting in the Lincoln Center when the asphalt art project was
being painted. Additionally, he stated he is weary about walking nearly a mile to his closest
bus stop that only runs once an hour and added that the bus system cannot be seen as an
alternative to driving. Hart commended the ‘What Wheels Go Where’ survey and stated
behaviors and mannerisms seem to have a larger impact on trail use than does speed. He
suggested placing art and signs on the trail that make it more of a community space than a
thoroughfare.
Hart stated he asked about the types of cameras that see bikes and cars during the tour
and mentioned it is difficult to see a bicycle from a vehicle traveling westbound due to the
sunlight certain times of the year at Stuart and Lemay. Additionally, it was noted during the
tour that Traffic Operations does not record incidents, rather Police gets a feed of the
footage.
Hart reported on biking and seeing a past Boardmember on the trail. He also encouraged
repainting at Stuart and Lemay such that the bike lane does not end up merging into the
traffic lane.
Baker commended Fort Collins Bike to Work Day and thanked Dempsey for scheduling
meeting locations and topics over the last few months.
Burtis reported on biking through the recent large rain storm and noted many of the
suburban developments in town do not have any type of place for a pedestrian or biker to
take shelter. Additionally, Burtis reported the Loveland Transportation Board receives a
report at each meeting from its transit service and asked if Transfort could potentially do
that for this Board. He announced Tour de Fat this weekend and announced an upcoming
Strong Towns event in Longmont.
Dempsey asked if the Transfort information could be presented just in the packet. Burtis
replied in the affirmative.
Alvarez reported on her experience with elderly in-laws using Transfort and noted none of
the buses from the Prospect and Elizabeth area connect to MAX. Additionally, she reported
on traveling westbound on Prospect approaching Taft Hill Road wherein the travel lanes
decrease from two to one with a merging bike lane and stated it is not well marked as right-
turning vehicles are not looking for bicyclists continuing westbound. She suggested better
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painting could help.
Gavaldon commented on the YIMBY proposal to remove all minimum parking requirements
from the Land Use Code and stated he would share the report with members. He also
thanked Chair Peyronnin for attending a tour at the Museo de las Tres Colonias and noted a
SPIN parking box has been placed at the museum. He commented on wanting to send a
card from the Board to a former member. Gavaldon echoed Hart’s concerns about
Transfort.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. City Council 6-Month Calendar Review
Dempsey noted the August 27th work session will cover advancing transit initiatives
and the first budget work session is on September 10th.
b. Staff Liaison Report
Dempsey noted there will be drone footage of the new asphalt art project available.
She stated next month’s meeting will address the Budgeting for Outcomes process
and Transfort representatives will be present at the October meeting, which may
need to have an extended timeframe.
Dempsey announced the upcoming Open Streets event on Sunday, September 15th
on Shields from Mountain to Lake.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:?? p.m. by unanimous consent.
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Senior Transportation Planner, Board
Liaison
Melina Dempsey, FC Moves
Budgeting for Outcomes
2025-2026
Transportation Board
09-18-2024
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Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Resources
BFO Website
https://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/budget.php
Budget 101 Video (2:35 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXeybwoCSak
Two-Year Budget Process Video (3:09 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-at-WBSKQ
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Outcomes: What Do our Customers Want?
The City’s 7 Priority Areas of Focus
Culture and Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental Health
Safe Community
Transportation and Mobility*
High Performing Government
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health
Headline Copy Goes HereBFO Offer Types (7)
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•Enhancement
‒An increased level of service that includes ongoing costs, like staffing or inflation costs
‒Examples: Reinstate Transfort Routes 11/12, Additional Transit Security Officers
•Continuing Enhancement
‒A continuation of an Enhancement Offer from the prior budget cycle
‒The BLT decides when prior cycle enhancements can be rolled into Ongoing Offers
‒Examples: Shift Your Ride TDM Program, Poudre Express Regional Transit
•1-Time Enhancement
‒An increase in City spending, but with costs that only occur once
‒Should be funded with one-time money
‒Example: Snow Removal Equipment for Utilities Trucks
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•Asset Management – Enhanced
‒An increased level of service for current asset management activities
‒An infusion of cash to ‘catch-up’ on backlogged repair/replacement projects
‒Examples: Civic Center and Old Town Parking Structures Preventative Maintenance
& Repairs
•Capital Project
‒Capital projects involve physical City assets, like buildings or roads, that have a
useful life of many years – construction is typically involved
‒Examples: Power Trail at Harmony Grade-Separated Crossing, Active Modes Plan
Infrastructure Implementation.
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•Redeploy
‒Redirect funds previously spent on one thing to instead be spent on something else
‒Example: N/A for Transportation & Mobility
•Reduction
‒A decrease to the level of service currently being provided
‒Example: N/A for Transportation & Mobility
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BFO Project Submittals
433 Projects submitted City-wide
355 projects funded / 77unfunded
Very few Enhancement projects
were advanced due to a very tight
budget coupled with inflation.
67 Transportation and Mobility
57 projects funded/10 unfunded
Projects submitted by FC Moves,
Engineering, Streets, Transfort,
Traffic, Parks, and Parking.
$177 million requested, $163
million funded
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How to review the budget and offers?
Option 1
The 2025-2026 Recommended Budget Full Report can be found in the link below:
https://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/files/2025-26-recommended-budget-8-28-24.pdf
Note: Transportation & Mobility Section contained in pages 375 – 433.
Option 2
A PDF of all submitted Transportation and Mobility Offers are included in this packet.
Option 3
You can view all offers in spreadsheet form at this link.
2025-2026 Budget Requests offers list
Notes: 1) The links in Column A may break if you re-sort the data in the grid below. 2) You may
view just Transportation and Mobility Projects by clicking on the drop-down option in Column
A/Outcome.
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Budget Key Dates
•Sept. 10:Council Work Session #1
•Sept. 17:Council Meeting –Public Hearing #1
•Sept. 24:Council Work Session #2 [Transportation & Mobility projects to be discussed]
•Oct. 1:Council Meeting –Public Hearing #2
•Oct. 8:Council Work Session #3
•Nov. 4:Council Meeting –First Reading of the Budget Ordinance (NOTE: this meeting is on
a Monday to accommodate Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.)
•Nov. 15:Council Meeting –Second Reading of the Budget Ordinance & Final Adoption
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Comments/Questions/Recommendations
•How would the Transportation Board like to proceed?
Outcome Offer #Offer Name Offer Type Department 2025 Budget 2026 Budget 2025
FTE
2026
FTE
Funded /
Unfunded
Transportation and
Mobility
20.2
20.1
20.4
20.5
20.8
20.9
20.13
20.6
20.3
20.15
19.10
19.3
19.5
19.4
19.1
19.2
19.6
19.7
66.5
66.3
66.7
66.2
66.6
City of Fort Collins
2025-26 Budget Requests (offers) list
This document lists all budget requests (offers) included in the 2025-26 City Manager’s Recommended Budget.
The list is sorted by Outcome and then by Offer number (#).
You can scroll through the report to read the offers listed or you can search for key words that might be used in the title of the offer.
When you find an offer that you would like to know more about, make note of 1) the Outcome it is in and 2) the Offer #.
Then, click on the name of that Outcome on the following links and search for the Offer # (all offers are listed in numeric order).
Please Note: The links in column A may break if you resort the data in the grid below.
Transportation and
Mobility
66.9 Old Town Parking Structure Preventative Maintenance and
Repairs
Asset Management-
Enhanced
Parking $90,000 $90,000 Funded
Transportation and
Mobility
66.1
66.8
56.1
21.3
25.1
21.5
21.8
21.7
21.2
21.10
21.1
25.2
21.4
53.10
53.9
53.5
53.3
53.1
53.4
53.2
65.6
65.19
65.17
65.7
65.16
65.18
65.2
65.4
65.3
Transportation and
Mobility
65.20 Transfort Routes 11/12 Enhancement Transfort $497,460 $497,460 Funded
Transportation and
Mobility
65.22
65.5
65.1
20.7
19.11
19.8
56.2
56.3
21.9
21.6
53.7
65.21
65.11
Transportation Board – Staff Report and Council 6-month calendar – September
2024
Staff Report
• Upcoming TBoard meeting agenda items: Transfort and FC Moves staff to present and
solicit feedback on the Transit Recovery, Optimization and Microtransit Plan.
• Open Streets: Sunday, September 15th 10 – 3PM. Location: Shields Street from Mountain
Avenue to Lake Street.
Council 6 -month calendar
• Tuesday, September 17th: 1st public hearing on recommended budget for 2025-2026
• Tuesday, September 24th: 2nd work session on recommended budget for 2025-2026
o Transportation and Mobility Projects to be discussed
• Tuesday, October 1st: 2nd public hearing on recommended budget for 2025-2026
• Tuesday, October 8th: 3rd work session on recommended budget for 2025-2026
• Tuesday, October 15th: Adopting the Fort Collins Rooted in Community Urban Forest
Strategic Plan
• Monday, November 4th: 1st reading of the City Budget and Annual Appropriation.
• Tuesday, November 12th: Work session to include Community Report on the Front Range
Passenger Rail Project, and a discussion on the Land Use Code Update: Commercial
Corridors and Centers.
• Tuesday, November 15th: 2nd reading of the Budget Ordinance and Final Adoption
• Tuesday, December 10th: Work session discussion on the Strategic Trails Plan