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Home My WebLink About05/21/2025 - TRANSPORTATION BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting5/21/2025 Agenda Page 1 TRANSPORTATION BOARD SUMMARY AGENDA May 21, 2025, 6:00PM – 8:00PM In person at 281 N. College, Conference Room A or online via Teams This hybrid TRANSPORTATION BOARD meeting will be conducted in person at 281 N College Ave, Conference Room A, or you may join online via Teams. 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 Teams at Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 224 295 374 904 8, Passcode J2eU2dG7. (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. 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 Teams 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. (Continued on next page) TRANSPORTATION BOARD SUMMARY AGENDA May 21, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM In person at 281 N. College, Conference Room A or online via Teams 5/21/25 Agenda Page 2 1.CALL TO ORDER [10 minutes for items 1-6] 2.ROLL CALL 3.AGENDA REVIEW 4.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION [3 minutes per participant] 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.NEW BUSINESS [100 minutes] a.2025 Coordinated Plan: North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization [Aaron Hull, 30 minutes] b.Board administration and processes [60 minutes] Board reports, meeting rules, City Council procedures, meetings with fellow Board members and other Boards and Commissions, staff requests, other? c.Annual Report [10 minutes] 8.OTHER BUSINESS [10 minutes] a.Staff Liaison Report b.City Council 6 Month Calendar Review 9.ADJOURNMENT TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR April 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Online Via Zoom or In-Person at 281 North College 4/16 /202 5 – MINUTES Page 1 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 Lourdes Alvarez Emily Felton Amanda Finch Ryan Noles Michael Hooker David Baker BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Ruhlen Brad Buckman Dana Hornkohl PUBLIC PRESENT: None 3.AGENDA REVIEW Chair Peyronnin stated there are no changes to the published agenda. 4.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 4/16/202 5 – MINUTES Page 2 5.APPROVAL OF MINTUES – MARCH 2025 Alvarez made a motion, seconded by Finch, to approve the March 2025 minutes to be amended with a missing name. The motion was adopted unanimously with Hooker, Noles, and Vice Chair Nickoloff abstaining. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7.NEW BUSINESS a.New Board Member Introductions Chair Peyronnin welcomed new members Michael Hooker and Ryan Noles. Members introduced themselves and commented on their interest in transportation issues. Dempsey also introduced herself and discussed her history and interest in transportation. Members commended Dempsey on her work as the staff liaison. b.Transportation Capital Improvement Program – Brad Buckman and Dana Hornkohl, Engineering Brad Buckman, City Engineer, stated the transportation capital improvement (TCI) is a tool that prioritizes the various transportation infrastructure investments as outlined in various plans, including the Active Modes Plan, the Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study, and the Strategic Trails Plan, using criteria aligning with the City’s strategic goals and objectives. He outlined project goals and deliverables, noting safety is the top priority and Vision Zero is a fundamental goal, alignment with the Active Modes Plan and Strategic Trails Plan is a goal, and project planning and execution aims for better environmental outcomes by decreasing congestion and supporting mode shift. Additionally, he noted projects include aspects of community, equity, the environment, and future BRT planning. Buckman stated the TCI is a cornerstone of the 15-minute city planning efforts and discussed how the TCI aligns with various other Council priorities and strategic objectives. He also discussed TCI alignment with community goals, including eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2032, encouraging the shift to active modes, strengthening underserved communities, improving resiliency, and supporting community centers. Buckman stated TCI is an interactive and GIS based tool that is both flexible and dynamic and able to adjust based on evolving grant programs and funding. Dana Hornkohl, Capital Projects Manager, stated the goal of the TCI dashboard is to take the projects that have come out of various plans and compare them to six evaluation criteria to prioritize them, with the criteria including safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, considering the health equity index, regional significance TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 4/16/202 5 – MINUTES Page 3 and alignment, synergy with other projects, and community benefits. Hornkohl discussed the dynamic tool used to prioritize projects based on the aforementioned criteria. He noted the high injury network was identified as part of the Vision Zero plan, and as that plan is updated, the high injury network will be updated, and that is the primary scoring mechanism for safety for these projects. Hornkohl discussed the weighting scheme utilized for the criteria which was primarily developed by benchmarking projects based on stakeholder input from Traffic Operations, FC Moves, long-range planning within Planning, Development, and Transportation, and Engineering. He noted the weighting scheme can be easily changed based on grant opportunities. He stated the online tool shows the projects table, scoring data, and a map of the projects, and he detailed the Shields Street protected infrastructure projects. Chair Peyronnin noted roundabouts are safer than traditional signalized intersections and asked why they are not utilized more often. Buckman replied roundabouts are a primary mechanism for new projects; however, right-of-way acquisition, cost, and traffic counts must be considered. He noted there are plans for a protected roundabout at Elizabeth and Overland Trail and a two-lane roundabout at Carpenter and Timberline. He stated staff does appreciate the solution of roundabouts as it gets closer to the Vision Zero goals. Chair Peyronnin noted state of Virginia research indicated the cost of a roundabout intersection is about half that of a conventional signalized intersection once fatalities and insurance are factored in. Felton asked how the Board can support roundabouts being the default choice. Buckman replied the Board can continue to provide memos to Council and stated the City does try to implement roundabouts as much as possible. Members discussed various areas of the city that require safety improvements, particularly the Harmony corridor. Buckman noted the arterial road network is synonymous with the high injury network. Buckman noted the Community Capital Improvement Program tax dollars are indispensable to this program. Additionally, he noted the tax is up for renewal in November. He commented on the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee which requires developers to pay into the system. Staff noted the online tool will be part of an overall capital project delivery map, which is intended to be a one stop shop for all capital projects. Additionally, it was noted the tool will be adopted by Council at the May 20th meeting. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 4/16/202 5 – MINUTES Page 4 c.Future of Board Reports Chair Peyronnin discussed the history of Board reports and stated he has had conversations with Dempsey about leveraging the reports into actionable, directed items. He requested members think about what they would like Board reports to look like for the next meeting. He suggested informational items could be written and included in the minutes. d.Chair and Vice Chair Elections Baker made a motion, seconded by Alvarez, to nominate Ed Peyronnin for Chair. The motion was adopted unanimously. Chair Peyronnin made a motion, seconded by Finch, to nominate Alexa Nickoloff as Vice Chair. The motion was adopted unanimously. 8.OTHER BUSINESS a.Staff Liaison Report Dempsey noted the Staff Liaison Report and Council 6-Month Calendar are always in the Board’s packet, and the plan is to include a Transfort Report at least quarterly. She stated the North Front Range MPO will be presenting at next month’s meeting and the Board will further discuss Board Reports. In June, staff will be presenting on the Transfort Optimization Plan, and in July, staff will be presenting on the Downtown Parking Study. She requested members consider meeting topics or field trips for future agendas. Members discussed possible future topics, including Vision Zero, which could be a panel discussion with several members of staff. Dempsey noted Tyler Stamey, the Traffic Engineer, has submitted his resignation. Chair Peyronnin suggested the Board may want to talk about some overall themes to discuss throughout the year. Alvarez commented on the possibility of the Board suggesting a larger community discussion or event around Vision Zero. Dempsey stated she would do some research as to how that could be initiated. Finch commented on the importance of being more intentional about looking ahead at Council’s agendas to determine whether the Board wants to provide some input. Dempsey discussed Council’s April 27th work session agenda, which includes an update on school transportation safety, sounds in Fort Collins, and the future of commercial corridors. She also noted the Transfort Optimization Study is going before Council in May at a high level. b.City Council 6-Month Calendar Review – refer to packet TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 4/16/202 5 – MINUTES Page 5 c.Transfort Q1 Report – refer to packet 9.ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. by unanimous consent. 2025 COORDINATED PLAN Fort Collins Transportation Advisory Board May 21, 2025 2 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Introduction Aaron Hull Mobility Planner 3 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Presentation Overview 1.Introduction & Presentation Overview 2.Background on NFRMPO & Mobility Program 3.Overview of the RideNoCo Program 4.2025 Coordinated Plan Background, Demographics, & Transit Availability 5.2025 Coordinated Plan Gaps in Service, Example Strategies, & Public Survey 6.2025 Coordinated Plan Discussion 7.Conclusion 4 Coordinated Plan - LCMC North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) •Regional transportation & air quality planning agency •Formed in 1988 and expanded to current boundaries in 2007 •Over 549,000 people •Covers about 675 sq. mi. •Parts of 2 counties and 13 communities •Greeley Urbanized Area (UZA) & Fort Collins Transportation Management Area (TMA) •Mobility Program – ALL of Weld and Larimer Counties 5 Coordinated Plan - LCMC NFRMPO Mobility Program •RideNoCo – One-Call/One-Click Center •Information Hub – website & call center •MyWayToGo – Trip Planning Platform •SchoolPooling tool •Data for Planning Processes •Mobility Committees •Joint Northern Colorado Mobility Committee •Larimer County Mobility Committee •Weld County Mobility Committee •Subrecipient Program & Technical Assistance •Connecting partners to State and Federal Funding •Coordinating service expansions in areas where gaps have been identified •Outreach, Education, and Community Engagement •Planning Efforts •Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan •Mobility Action Plan (MAP) to guide implementation of Coordinated Plan •Updated every 4 years; Currently being updated in 2025 •“Angel Fund” idea for an emergency fund for one-time trips •RideAlliance & RideNoCo Partnership •Strategize for Multi-Partner Coordination and Transportation Management Organizations services •Feedback to other NFRMPO Planning Processes 6 Coordinated Plan - LCMC RideNoCo Program RideNoCo embodies two overarching goals: 1.Improving individual mobility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, individuals with a lower income, and people who do not speak English as a first language. 2.Improving regional mobility through enhanced coordination and collaboration among regional public and private transportation providers, especially in rural areas of Larimer & Weld counties. 7 Coordinated Plan - LCMC RideNoCo Website & Call Center RideNoCo Webpage (970) 514-3636 Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm Callback within one business day Over-the-phone interpretation in 100+ Languages through LanguageLink 8 Coordinated Plan - LCMC RideNoCo Call Center & Website Stats Year Calls/Emails Website Visits 2021 94 772 2022 143 1,986 2023 261 3,865 2024 368 4,968 Total 866 11,591 2025 year to date 137 2,195 9 Coordinated Plan - LCMC 2025 Coordinated Plan Background •Updated every four years. •Mobility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, low- income persons, and underserved communities •Sets up project priorities for the next 5 – 10 years •Allows for projects to be funded by FTA §5310 funds •Example: RideNoCo program •Strategic plan for Coordinated Transit (Mobility) in the region •Four Parts of the Plan: •Analyze existing conditions/options; •Evaluating socioeconomic and ridership data; •Identify mobility gaps; and •Strategize improvements 10 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Older Adult Population (2023 - 2045) 2023 Older Adult Population Population Larimer County (all) Weld County (all) NFRMPO Region Total Population 363,561 340,711 549,237 60 and Above 82,228 62,419 91,014 Percent of total population 22.62%18.32%16.57% Source: 2023 ACS 2045 Older Adult Population Population Larimer County (all) Weld County (all) NFRMPO Region Total Population 506,604 634,300 906,510 60 and Above 130,155 125,752 163,594 Percent of total population 25.7%19.8%18.0% Source: DOLA, NFRMPO LUAM 11 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Individuals with Disabilities (2023) Population Larimer County (all)Weld County (all)NFRMPO Region Total Noninstitutionalized Population 360,991 338,632 473,109 Percent with Disability 10.3%11.3%11.0% Percent Under 18 with Disability 4.7%6%1% Percent 18-64 with Disability 16.4 %18.6%6% Percent 65+ with Disability 59%74.7%4% Source: 2023 ACS 12 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Regional Public Transportation Availability in the Region Estes Park: The Peak 13 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Volunteer & Non-Profit Transportation Services Availability in the Region •Fort Collins •Loveland •Berthoud •Estes Park •Carbon Valley •Weld County •Weld County 14 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Gaps in Service •New Neighborhoods not served by transit •Between communities •Rural areas need more support •Temporary Disabled •Affordable transportation •Funding is very limited, so service is limited •Awareness/Outreach (RideNoCo, Poudre Express, Bustang, 60+ Ride, United Way, Etc.) 15 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Example Strategies •The Weld County, Larimer County, and Joint Northern Colorado Mobility Committees •Technical assistance •Vehicle purchases •Grant reporting, writing, and management •Letters of support •Outreach, Marketing, and Education •Rider’s Guides and other informational material •RideNoCo expansion and optimization •MyWaytoGo platform •TDS System 16 Coordinated Plan - LCMC 2025 Coordinated Plan Public Survey 2025 Coordinated Plan Public Survey You can take the 2025 Coordinated Plan Public Survey at the following link: https://arcg.is/1rirDP0 or using the QR code below. 17 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Discussion Questions •Who needs to be involved in this conservation? •Are there any groups or individuals you recommend contacting for this discussion? •What are the mobility gaps you or your clients have noticed? •What projects, ideas, and/or strategies would be helpful to address these mobility gaps? •Any other questions, comments, or suggestions? 18 Coordinated Plan - LCMC Thank you! Connect with the RideNoCo Team! Aaron Hull Mobility Planner ahull@nfrmpo.org (970) 672-0677 Tanya Trujillo-Martinez Mobility Director ttrujillo-martinez@nfrmpo.org (970) 999-0072 Lisa Deaton Mobility Specialist ldeaton@nfrmpo.org (970) 300-1076 2025 Coordinated Plan Public Survey RideNoCo 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday mobility@nfrmpo.org (970) 514-3636 RideNoCo Website We also offer customized Travel Training for partner agencies and connect individuals to existing programs in the region. To schedule a Travel Training for you & your clients, please complete this form. A list of local transportation providers can be found on the back of this sheet as well as www.rideno.co/providers. personalized support in ﬁnding the best mobility options to meet your or your client needs, please contact a Mobility Specialist between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday. (970) 514-3636 mobility@nfrmpo.org RideNoCo is a central information hub to discover transportation options in the Northern Colorado region and beyond. Our mobility team offers guidance to ﬁnd transportation options based on the individual’s needs. Fixed Route: Service stops along an established route | Paratransit: Complements fixed route service for individuals with disabilities | Demand Response: Picks up riders by request. 419 Canyon Ave. Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80521 | 970-514-3636 | www.rideno.co PROVIDER AREA SERVED SERVICE FEES CONTACT Volunteer/Non-Proﬁt 60+ Ride Weld County Demand Response directly to 60+ Ride 970-352-9348 Society Road to Larimer, Weld & Boulder County Demand Response cancer-related medical 800-227-2345 Qualiﬁed Listeners Larimer, Weld, & Boulder County Demand Response families 720-600-0860 for Transportation Rural Berthoud Area Demand Response disabilities. Donations 970-532-0808 SAINT Fort Collins & Loveland Demand Response Free; donations accepted 970-223-8604 Free; donations accepted 303-447-2848 Wellington Senior Center Wellington (15 mile radius) & Medical trips Demand Response Paratransit $2.00 donation requested 970-817-2293 Public Transit Berthoud Area Transportation Berthoud Demand Response appreciated. 59 and younger; 970-352-3049 Bustang Fort Collins, Loveland, Denver Union Station Fixed Route 800-900-3011 COLT Loveland Fixed Route Paratransit $1.25 (18-59) $.60 (60+ or Disabled) 970-962-2000 Greeley Evans Transit (GET) Greeley, Evans, Garden City, Windsor, Fort Paratransit $3.00 single ride 970-350-9290 The PEAK Estes Park Route Deviation Free (60+ or Disabled) 970-577-3959 Transfort Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont, Dial-a-Ride Temporary fare suspension 970-221-6620 970-224-6066 Commercial Service zTrip Larimer, Weld & Boulder Counties Taxi, Dial-a-Ride, Medicaid NEMT Varies by distance 970-224-2222 Demand Response Varies by distance 970-690-3338 Transportation empowers freedom, giving everyone the ability to live, wo rk, an d explore without limits. This survey is part of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization's public involvement in creating the 2025 Coordinated Plan. The 2025 Coordinated Plan brings together representatives from the public, human service agencies, and transit agencies to set strategies, goals, and objectives for the next four years. It focuses on mobility for older adults, indiv iduals with disabilities, low-income adults, and underserved communities. It also considers mobility in all its forms, so it aims to look holistically and support the public, providers, advocates, and stakeholders in improving at all levels. Please provide Public Feedback at the below QR code: Please contact Aaron Hull, Mobility Planner at the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, with any questions or comments at (970) 672-0677 or ahull@nfrmpo.org. 2025 COORDINATED PLAN PUBLIC FEEDBACK SURVEY El transporte empodera la libertad, brindando a todos la capacidad d e vivir, trabajar y explorar sin límites. Esta encuesta es parte de la p articipación p ública d e la Organización Metropolitana de Planificación d e la Franja Norte del Frente en la creación d el Plan Coordinado 2025. El Plan Coordinado 2025 reúne a representantes del público, age ncias de servicios humanos y agencias de transporte para establecer estrategias, metas y objetivos para los próximos cuatro años. Se centra en la movilidad de los adultos mayores, personas con discapacidades, adultos de bajos ingresos y comunidades desatendidas. También considera la movilidad en todas sus formas, por lo que tie ne como objetivo un enfoque integral y apoyar al público, proveedores, defensores y partes interesadas en mejorar a todos los niveles. Por favor , proporcione su retroalimentación pública en el código QR a continuación: Por favor, contacta a Aaron Hull, Planificador de Movilidad en la North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, para cualquier pregunta o comentario al (970) 672-0677 o ahull@nfrmpo.org. ENCUESTA DE RETROALIMENTACIÓN PÚBLICA DEL PLAN COORDINADO 2025 ANNUAL REPORT City of Fort Collins Transportation Board 2024 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 2024. The Board conducted meetings in-person with a virtual option via Zoom. The Transportation Board would like to highlight the following key areas from 2024: Membership In March 2024, five new members joined the Transportation Board including: Emily Felton, David Baker, Lourdes Alvarez, Alexa Nickoloff and Amanda Finch. Agendas and Actions One of the Board’s core duties is to review and provide feedback on transportation and mobility plans, projects and programs. Additionally, the Board is asked occasionally to weigh in on the transportation elements of non-mobility centered plans. In 2024, the Board had the opportunity to learn about and provide valuable feedback to staff on: •Active modes projects and grants •Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) •Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap (EVRR) •Forestry Plan •Parking •Shift Your Ride Travel Demand Management (TDM) Program •SPIN shared micro-mobility •Transfort and Poudre School District (PSD) Collaboration Study •Transfort’s Optimization Plan •Which Wheels Go Where The Board also had the opportunity to tour both the Streets and Traffic Departments. In addition to providing feedback to staff, the Board can make direct recommendations to City Council typically in the form of a letter of support. The Board provided two letters of support to City Council related to: •BFO – including the Board-supported transportation projects •Rooted in Community, The Forestry Plan Liaison Activity The Transportation Board has, over the past few years, proactively provided liaisons from the Board to other boards and commissions. In 2024 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. A notable change in 2024 included the dissolution of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and creation of the Active Modes Advisory Board (AMAB). While the BAC was a subcommittee of the Transportation Board, AMAB is a separate, independent Board. While the Transportation Board can weigh in on items related to Active Modes, policy recommendations now fall under the purview of the AMAB. Transportation Board members are welcome to join AMAB meetings, however, they are doing so as a member of the public and therefore can only weigh in during the public participation section of the agenda. The same goes for AMAB members joining the Transportation Board. The Transportation Board and AMAB Chairpersons meet monthly to share information such as priorities, agendas and discussion items, with the goal of collaborating where possible. The Board Chairs agreed they would like to hold a joint meeting between the two boards at least once per year. Transportation Board – May 2025 Staff Liaison Report •Following up on previous month’s question(s) o Vision Zero and Civic Assemblies •Request for letter of support Safe Streets for All Grant (email attachment) •Upcoming agenda topics include: o Transfort Optimization Plan, Transit Safety (June) o Downtown Parking Study (July)* o Land Use Code: Commercial Corridors (August) o Transfort Optimization Plan (Sept/Oct) •City Events o FOCO EcoFest: June 14th from 10 a.m to 1p.m at Washington Park o Transfort Optimization Plan Open House: June 16th at Downtown Transit Center o Bike to Work Day: June 25th C ouncil 6 -month calendar •Tuesday, May 20th: Code Amendment: Sounds of Fort Collins – Traffic Related •Tuesday, May 27th: Work Session on Civic Assembly Recommendation and Report •Tuesday, June 17th: Bike Month Proclamation •Tuesday, July 1st: Adoption of Strategic Trails Plan •Tuesday, July 8th: Work Session on Which Wheels Go Where: Micromobility and The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates