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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/2025 - TRANSPORTATION BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting11/19/2025 Agenda Page 1 TRANSPORTATION BOARD SUMMARY AGENDA November 19, 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 November 19, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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 a. Note: Revised August 2025 minutes included. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS [60 minutes] a. Transfort Optimization Plan Update [60 minutes] 8. BOARD DISCUSSION [40 minutes] a. Board reports b. Agenda planning for 2026 9. OTHER BUSINESS [10 minutes] a. Staff Liaison Report b. City Council 6 Month Calendar Review 10. ADJOURNMENT TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR October 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Online Via Zoom or In-Person at 281 North College 10/8/202 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 David Baker Lourdes Alvarez James Burtis Ryan Noles Emily Felton Michael Hooker (arrived late) BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Alexa Nickoloff, Vice Chair Amanda Finch CITY STAFF PRESENT: Caryn Champine Drew Brooks PUBLIC PRESENT: Courtney Chancellor Ben Sammell 3. AGENDA REVIEW Chair Peyronnin stated there were no changes to the published agenda. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 10/8/202 5 – MINUTES Page 2 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Courtney Chancellor spoke in support of safe bike infrastructure and discussed an incident in which she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle at Shields and Harmony just after dropping her child off at school. Chair Peyronnin noted a speed camera was installed at that intersection and commented on the possible need for speed reduction in the area. Ms. Chancellor stated she did report the incident to the Police Services non-emergency number, but has not seen an increased police presence. Additionally, she noted she met with James Reed from Traffic Operations at the intersection. Alvarez suggested the Board could assist by following up with Traffic Operations staff. Alvarez also suggested Ms. Chancellor reach out to Cortney Geary. Drew Brooks stated he would reach out to James Reed, Interim Traffic Director, and follow- up with the Board. 5. APPROVAL OF MINTUES – SEPTEMBER 2025 Alvarez made a motion, seconded by Booker, to approve the September 2025 minutes as written. The motion was adopted unanimously with Noles and Felton abstaining. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion About City Traffic Engineer Position (Caryn Champine and Drew Brooks) Caryn Champine, Planning, Development, and Transportation Director, introduced herself and noted Drew Brooks is taking the lead on hiring the Traffic Engineer. She thanked the Board for reaching out and wanting to be engaged in the process. Drew Brooks, Planning, Development, and Transportation Deputy Director, noted the Traffic Engineer is a crucial position for the City and was recently approved for recruitment despite the hiring freeze. He noted staff is looking at all transportation divisions and considering whether there may be the need for some reorganization within those departments in preparation for the 2027-2028 budget process. Brooks stated the Traffic Operations Department has been historically under-resourced in staff and funding and noted they have spoken to several people who previously held the position who cited job complexity, technical requirements, and burdensome expectations as key reasons why the position does not have enough time to manage and lead the department. He stated staff is working on a brochure to send prospective TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 10/8/202 5 – MINUTES Page 3 candidates and on the job description. He noted the top of the list of duties is to lead and support policy initiatives and strategic efforts, including Vision Zero, Active Modes Plan, and Our Climate Future, to align transportation engineering practices with safety, mobility, and sustainability goals. Felton asked about remote versus in-person requirements and how technology and the smart city of the future that Fort Collins is aiming to be wraps into the job description. Brooks replied the expectation would be that the person would work in-person the vast majority of the time, with a great deal of time being spent in the field. He noted there are issues with many intersections that prevent the ability to add some of the newer technologies, partly from a physical standpoint and partly from a bandwidth perspective. Additionally, he noted the city is behind its own expectations in meeting ADA requirements for intersections. Baker asked if the goal for the position is finding someone who is both a doer and a leader or if there will be a priority on one or the other. Brooks replied they are leaning toward a different leadership structure in Traffic Operations with the Traffic Engineer being more of a doer with another position that would be the overall leader of the department; however, there could be a different structure considered. He noted there is a need for better overall leadership in the space. Brooks noted the revenue from speed camera citations has decreased and has therefore not been able to fund expected positions, such as a Vision Zero Coordinator. Chair Peyronnin asked if it would be some time before a leadership position would be hired given the current budgetary constraints. Brooks replied that may or may not be true as some existing positions could be changed. Chair Peyronnin commented on the benefits of roundabouts noting they do not require technology. He noted making those changes requires a vision for the future. Brooks noted new capital projects always consider roundabouts and other designs; however, retrofitting existing intersections is more difficult. Noles requested additional information about the organizational structure. Brooks replied the fact that Planning, Development, and Transportation are housed in the same department has allowed for better integration at a higher level; however, there is some work to be done lower in the organization in terms of whether things are separated that do not need to be. Hooker asked how the case for the importance of innovation is going to be made. Brooks replied the City’s leaders recognize there is a problem with how things are organized and that Traffic Engineers were getting burned out. He noted City Manager DiMartino is eager for changes to be made. Alvarez commented on the importance of housing Vision Zero within leadership. Burtis stated the Board has felt the City still prioritizes travel speed in cars over safety TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 10/8/202 5 – MINUTES Page 4 and asked if that could be shifted to focus more on safety. Brooks replied in the affirmative and noted metrics need to be adjusted to focus on things other than vehicle travel speeds. Brooks stated it is likely the search for this position will be difficult and noted there are many Traffic Engineer positions open across the industry. He noted there is a trend for people in the position to move to the private sector. Noles asked if the City has the budget to compensate competitively for the Traffic Engineer position. Brooks replied the compensation is competitive with other peer municipalities. Alvarez commented on the benefits of separating out the managerial components of the Traffic Engineer position. Dempsey asked if working with a consulting agency for an interim Traffic Engineer has been considered. Brooks replied that is already being done with one firm and an RFP has just been completed to add another firm. Burtis asked about the advertising strategy. Brooks replied there is a recruiting team in Human Resources that completes the routine postings. Additionally, postings will occur on industry job boards at places such as the American Public Works Association, the National Association of City Transportation Officials, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He stated there are no available funds to hire a recruiter at this point. Chair Peyronnin asked how the Board can assist with the hiring efforts. Brooks replied recruiting materials will be finished in the next week or so and requested any input from the Board in that regard. Additionally, he stated he would like the Board to participate in any panel discussions with a group of candidates. He stated the posting will likely go up next week and remain up for 30 days. b. Work Plan 2026 Chair Peyronnin stated the Work Plan generally changes little from year to year and is a high level document outlining the Board duties and responsibilities. Burtis suggested adding ‘safety’ into one of the top five items. Felton concurred and members discussed using ‘safe and efficient.’ Alvarez suggested moving Vision Zero up in order and members further discussed using ‘Vision Zero Action Plan’ and changing associated language. Members discussed interactions with other Boards and Alvarez suggested reaching out to the Disability Advisory Board and the Senior Advisory Board regarding any transportation-related issues they may have discussed. Members also discussed adding participation in Super Issues meetings to the Work Plan. Members discussed the list of outside organizations and agencies listed in the Work TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 10/8/202 5 – MINUTES Page 5 Plan and discussed other wording changes to the document. Dempsey stated she would make the requested changes and provide the document to members for approval at the next meeting. 8. BOARD REPORTS Chair Peyronnin thanked Alvarez for her consistent advocacy for Vision Zero. Chair Peyronnin reported on the What Wheels Go Where Council work session. He noted there were questions about frustration with speed on trails and questions related to E-bike classifications. Burtis noted there was a focus on behavior enforcement rather than regulation of the type of bike being ridden. Members expressed concern about younger children riding E-bikes. It was noted parental and bike shop education is critical. Chair Peyronnin noted trails are not part of the Board’s purview; however, he stated controlling speed on trails is a crucial issue for safety and the perception of safety for pedestrians and people riding bicycles. Hooker reported on a recent forum with the mayoral candidates during which Transfort was criticized. Additionally, he noted microtransit was also mentioned as was the possibility of using smaller buses to help decrease the operator requirements. He also noted there is a petition circulating downtown among businesses against the proposed on-street parking fees. Chair Peyronnin commented on civic conversations around the proposed County tax, which was received positively. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Staff Liaison Report Dempsey stated Transfort staff will be sharing the final recommendations for the Optimization Plan at the November meeting. She stated she will continue to try to get Police Services representatives to attend the December meeting. It was suggested that someone from Streets discuss snow removal, particularly on bike paths, as a potential alternative topic. Emergency preparedness and a Front Range Rail update were also mentioned as potential topics. Dempsey announced the White Line Route2Change event on October 30th from 5:30 to 7:30. She stated she will forward location information on when she receives it. b. City Council 6-Month Calendar Review Dempsey provided a list of upcoming Council items and noted the Land Use Code Future of Commercial Corridors item will be on the October 21st agenda. Additionally, development contributions to transportation capital projects is also on the calendar. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 10/8/202 5 – MINUTES Page 6 Alvarez commented on successfully changing bike routes on Google Maps. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. by unanimous consent. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR August 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Online Via Zoom or In-Person at 281 North College 8 /20/2025 – 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 David Baker Amanda Finch Lourdes Alvarez Ryan Noles Michael Hooker James Burtis Emily Felton BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Cortney Geary PUBLIC PRESENT: 3. AGENDA REVIEW Chair Peyronnin stated there were no changes to the published agenda. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 2 Chair Peyronnin commented on a recent automobile/motorcycle death at Lemay and Horsetooth and requested a moment of silence for the deceased. 5. APPROVAL OF MINTUES – JULY 2025 Alvarez made a motion, seconded by Hooker, to approve the July 2025 minutes as written. The motion was adopted unanimously with Burtis and Felton abstaining. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Safer Streets Northwest – Cortney Geary Cortney Geary, Active Modes Manager, stated the Safer Streets Northwest study is building off of the City’s Active Modes Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan, and is funded by a federal Safe Streets and Road for All grant. She noted the boundaries of the study area are Laporte, Horsetooth, Overland Trail, and College as that is the quadrant of the city wherein there is the strongest overlap between roadways on the high injury network, roadways with high-priority recommendations for separated bike lanes in the Active Modes Plan, and areas that were identified as high priority based on the health equity index analysis. Geary stated the scope of the study was limited to the arterial roadways and discussed the timeline of the study noting concept plans should be completed by February of 2026. She stated the vision for the plan is that the streets in northwest Fort Collins are safe, convenient, comfortable, and joyful for everyone, and the goals of the plan are that the recommendations should be safe, convenient, comfortable, representative, feasible, and competitive for funding. Additionally, there are some negotiable study considerations: motor vehicle travel times and capacities, protected bike lanes versus shared-use paths, and non-mobility benefits. The non-negotiable considerations are: City values, context sensitivity, transit integration, and gridlock prevention. Geary outlined the highlights of the public involvement plan, which includes a technical advisory committee, stakeholder interviews, presentations to City bodies, and pop-ups at community events and destinations. She noted some themes from the first phase of engagement included the need for more separation between bikes and vehicle traffic, the identification of dangerous intersections, particularly Mulberry and Shields, the need for traffic calming and slower speeds, and debris, poor snow clearing, and narrow widths making bicycling unsafe on several arterials. Geary stated the following corridors were selected for the study: Taft Hill from Mulberry to the Spring Creek Trail, Shields from Mulberry to Swallow, with a gap between Lake and Stuart as there is already design funding for that section. Chair Peyronnin asked if there is funding for roundabouts along any of the corridors. Geary replied roundabouts could be recommended for intersections in the study area, though there is no funding for construction of any of the recommendations at this point. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 3 Alvarez commented on Google Maps sending cyclists to sections of Taft Hill Road where there is no bike lane and to cross Shields where there is no light. She asked if those issues could be addressed in some fashion. Geary replied they have had varying success with getting Google to make changes with things like a facility being present or a road being open, and the routing issues point to the fact that the City still needs to be producing those types of tools. She noted the City has its own online bike map that directs riders to the low-stress routes, though there have been discussions about the potential for more app integration. Baker asked if it is worth the infrastructure investment to put cyclists on a very vehicle heavy road. Geary replied that is a frequent question and noted one of the top priorities from the Active Modes Plan was more direct routes with separated bike lanes on arterials. She stated the low-stress network can continue to be built out and riders can be encouraged to utilize it while also building out arterial routes. Finch commented on dangerous conditions at Stuart and Taft Hill. Geary stated there is a recommendation in the Active Modes Plan for a crossing improvement in the area and commented on the possibility of using median refuge diverters. Geary stated the second phase of engagement will include asking people about safety issues along the selected corridors, conducting road safety audits, and identifying safety countermeasures. She requested input from Board Members regarding their experience on the selected corridors. Chair Peyronnin commented on issues on Shields between Centre and Drake. Finch commented on pedestrian safety concerns at Shields and Drake and suggested more intersections, including that one, be considered for no right turn on red. Finch suggested having some additional type of indication of pedestrians having pressed a walk signal at larger intersections. Burtis commented on the section of Taft Hill between Prospect and Elizabeth being one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians and cyclists citing narrow sidewalks, high traffic speeds, and the large number of driveways. Finch commented on issues with the Heatheridge and Prospect intersection. Alvarez commented on the bike lane ending at Mulberry on Taft Hill Road. Burtis commented on areas of town wherein cyclists have to go from a bike lane to a sidewalk and back to a bike lane. He suggested there may need to be a plan for infrastructure consistency. Burtis noted Taft Hill does not have much traffic relative to Shields and College and suggested that information could be used as leverage to narrow it and make it more pedestrian friendly. Geary replied the Active Modes Plan identified Taft Hill as being more conducive to a road diet. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 4 Chair Peyronnin asked when data regarding the mobile speed cameras’ impact on speeds will be available. Geary replied the cameras seem to be working to reduce speeds anecdotally; though the projected revenues are not being achieved. Felton asked how CSU is involved in these efforts and how Shields is being treated in terms of quick, cost effective improvements. Geary replied CSU is represented on the Technical Advisory Committee and some interviews with CSU staff have occurred. Additionally, staff will be attending the first CSU bike/skate/scoot to breakfast event to get feedback. She stated there will likely be places that cost effective treatments will be easier to do and places that might need larger capital projects. Chair Peyronnin asked if there is any appetite to reduce the speed on Shields from Prospect to Drake. Geary replied it is worth exploring, particularly if it could be designed to be enforced. Chair Peyronnin asked how Transfort is involved. Geary replied Transfort is represented on the Technical Advisory Committee and although no recommendations will be made about service changes through this effort, connections to transit will be considered. Baker asked about the timing of this effort as compared to the Transfort Optimization Study. Geary replied this effort will be wrapping up in February. Dempsey replied the Optimization Study will hopefully wrap up by the end of October with implementation beginning in 2026 and 2027. She stated decisions about Optimization Study recommendations will be made in a couple of weeks. Alvarez asked if any implementation funds will be sought from the City. Geary replied that is a possibility, particularly if the timing would work out to request matching funds or if there are small projects identified for example. Felton asked if there are other funding sources should Safe Streets for All grants be eliminated. Geary replied local funding and other federal and state grants could be considered. Finch commented on the fact that the study area is heavily populated by CSU students who are frequently on bicycles. Geary noted CSU’s data about where students live has been compelling in the grant applications. Chair Peyronnin asked if there are any roundabouts being considered for these specific corridors. Geary replied that is a countermeasure that is being considered; however, the study has not yet identified potential concepts for review. Chair Peyronnin asked how the new class 4 E-bike technology is planned to be addressed, noting they will be able to go over 40 miles per hour. Geary replied they are not allowed on paved trails and suggested it should be part of the Which Wheels Go Where project to help make that clear in the Code. TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 5 Baker asked about the end point for this study. Geary replied the end point will include concept plans with enough information to work toward design and anticipate costs for a grant application. She noted projects will be prioritized based on things like crash data, where the need is highest, and feasibility. Additionally, she noted feedback will be sought on prioritization. Alvarez commended the work done on Laporte and Chair Peyronnin commended the work done on Centre. Geary provided Board Members with information regarding the web map survey. Burtis asked how people who live in the area are being engaged. Geary replied postcards were sent to property owners along the corridors and interviews and pop-ups have occurred at various locations. Burtis suggested additional engagement with the student community and another Finch suggested talking to teachers and parents at area schools. Alvarez asked if a similar study was undertaken for the Laporte work. Geary replied that planning and engagement was done prior to her tenure with the City. Chair Peyronnin suggested seeking feedback at the Senior Center. Geary replied staff will be attending a paralympic equipment expo at the Senior Center and may do a pop- up at that event. Geary outlined next steps including identifying, analyzing, and scoring countermeasures and developing concept plans with additional public engagement with pop-ups, Boards and Commissions presentations, and a second Technical Advisory Committee meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action Item Recap Chair Peyronnin noted he wrote a letter of support for the new downtown parking plan on behalf of the Board. Members discussed keeping a record of the memos and letters sent to Council moving forward. Dempsey noted she has memos and letters from the past two years. Baker suggested including letters to Council in the Board minutes for the next month. 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. Staff Liaison Report TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 6 Dempsey noted Vision Zero will be discussed at the September 8th Super Issues meeting. Additionally, she noted the White Line Initiative, a group that advocates for bicycling safety, is also holding a meeting at the same time on September 8th. Members discussed possibly sending members to both meetings. Dempsey stated the Board will hear a presentation on the Transfort Optimization Plan in September and noted the Transfort budget has further decreased. In October, the Board will hear a presentation on the Commercial Corridors updates to the Land Use Code. Dempsey noted a 2026 Work Plan will need to be developed and outlined potential other meeting topics, including speed and red-light cameras. Alvarez commented on the benefits of having state support for transportation efforts. Members discussed a new stoplight on Ziegler and commented on wanting to hear a presentation on how to ensure safety is prioritized at inception when new things are developed. Dempsey noted there is a Harmony Corridor project looking at separated protected bike facilities for which funding has been secured for 2026. Noles suggested a presentation on snow removal and maintenance. Burtis suggested compiling a list of future projects that may be of interest to the Board. Chair Peyronnin stated there may be a joint meeting with the Active Modes Advisory Board in January. b. City Council 6-Month Calendar Review Members discussed upcoming Council items for work sessions and regular meetings. c. Board Comments Finch noted students have returned to CSU and commented on the benefits of a reminder email she received regarding their return last year. Baker asked about the monthly data report from Transfort and suggested the Board may want to discuss having a more cohesive request for information. Chair Peyronnin suggested having a more detailed discussion next month. Burtis commented on having a conversation with Councilmember Canonico about prioritizing funding for ADA expansion of the sidewalk system. Alvarez commented on sidewalk work being done in her neighborhood and expressed concern about the scope of the work noting it seems to be only corners getting improved. Burtis noted those corner improvements are required per ADA regulations; however, the sidewalks around them are not required to be improved. Members commented on possibly discussing driveway and curb cut consolidation TRANSPORTATION BOARD TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 8 /20/202 5 – MINUTES Page 7 along roadways. Chair Peyronnin reported on attending the recent forum with the mayoral candidates and noted the November election will involve ranked voting. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. by unanimous consent. Headline Copy Goes Here Kaley Zeisel, Transfort Director Steven Zupparo, Sr. Operations Manager Transfort Optimization Plan Nov. 19, 2025 Headline Copy Goes HereAgenda 2 1. Project Overview 2. Transit Scenario Development 3.Recommended Transit Scenario 4. Paratransit 5. Safety and Security 6. Next Steps Headline Copy Goes Here 3q Question for Transportation Board What questions or feedback do Transportation Board members have about the process and recommended transit scenario? Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Purpose + Goals Purpose: A 5–10-year transit service plan grounded in financial constraints, focused on community needs and growing ridership. Best Practices Alignment Keeping transit free ensures equity and attracts riders. Fare-Free Access Inclusive Engagement Financial FeasibilityIntuitive DesignAdaptation to Travel Patterns Purpose: A short-term transit service plan grounded in financial constraints, focused on community needs and growing ridership. Clear, simple navigation encourages use. Plans must be viable to implement within budget. Adjust service to new post-COVID travel habits. Engage diverse voices to shape the priorities. Following industry standards supports ridership recovery. Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Financial Overview Expenses •Transit industry expenses have grown 50-70% since 2019 •Fort Collins projects a ~50% increase (2019–2026) •Major cost drivers: personnel, vehicle repair, and contracted transportation services Revenue •Revenue growth has occurred primarily at the City level (General Fund and 2050 Tax) •Key external losses: FLEX, FASTER •Expense growth continues to outpace revenue increases •Anticipated new State funding source in 2026 (SB24- 230) *2025 revenue vs expense gap anticipated to be filled with use of 2050 Tax Transit Headline Copy Goes Here 7 City Priority Council Priority Reduce climate and air pollution through electrification and best practices. Strategic Plan Increase Transfort access and ridership by ensuring the City’s transit services provide safe, reliable and convenient alternatives to driving. Our Climate Future Make investments in equitable access to, and expansion of, all sustainable modes of travel with emphasis on growing transit ridership. Transit Master Plan Provide safe, attractive, efficient, equitable, modern and innovative mobility for people to live, work and play in the City. Transit is a City priority and key strategy in achieving City goals. The Optimization Plan implements Transportation Master Plan (TMP) recommendations. Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Path to the Recommended Transit Scenario Evaluation Evaluate scenarios against a diverse set of data inputs Transit Scenario Formulate a preferred transit scenario Operational Viability Test and modify Best Practices Grounded in a body of industry best practices for ridership improvement Principles and Network Design Priorities Establish and check against our foundational elements Feedback Consider from public, staff and stakeholders Headline Copy Goes Here 10 Three Scenarios for Public Feedback Scenario 1: Travel Patterns Scenario 2: Rider Demand Scenario 3: Condensed with Microtransit Each scenario was presented with their anticipated impacts: Equity benefits,cost effectiveness,ridership improvement,economic health benefits,environmental benefits,alignment with City priorities. Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Feedback on the Three Scenarios •Frequency First: Frequency (over coverage) is the top priority! •Rider-Centered Service: Support for transit-reliant riders and simple, linear routes on major corridors for clarity and ease of travel. •Safety and Quality: Focus on improving on-time performance, reliability, safety, and overall service experience. •System Gaps and Travel Time: Concerns about long routes, low-frequency service, and gaps in areas (Timberline, Trilby). •Microtransit: Some interest but skepticism due to cost, with most people not liking the idea of transferring from microtransit to fixed route. •Partnerships: Enhance and establish new partnerships to expand service opportunities. •Expanded Access: Requests for evening, weekend (esp. Sunday), and school-oriented service, including PSD high schools, CSU, Front Range Community College (FRCC) and parks and recreation areas. The community-at-large, Boards and Commissions, TAC/CAC and targeted groups weighed in on the three options via an online survey, focus groups, presentations, open house, and other community events. Who and How What We Heard Headline Copy Goes Here 12 System Evaluation Areas of High Transit Propensity Average Annual Daily Traffic Affordable Housing LocationsExisting Routes with Highest Ridership The three scenarios were evaluated against a diverse set of data inputs including: Route productivity,ridership by route and stop,rider demographics,transit propensity,travel patterns,annual average daily traffic,affordable housing,proximity to key destinations. Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Best Practices Characteristics Fort Collins, CO Akron, OH CityBus Lafayette, IN Davis, CA FAST Fayetville, NC GP Metro Portland, ME WRTA Worcester, MA 46%99%93%93%103%89%156%Each peer agency’s ridership recovery is well above the national average. Service Area / Number of Routes N/A -7%-8%-14%-1%-9%-14%On average, most peer agencies have reduced their service area by ~ 6%. Total Operating Funds +16%+8%+27%+45%+19%+28%+24%Operating funds have increased across all peer agencies Operating Expenses per Passenger +76%+37%+46%+84%-20%+57%-4% Operating expenses per passenger have increased across most agencies, except for two peer agencies. Main Recovery Drivers N/A Network redesign, higher frequency Higher college enrollments and spaces Student focus and limited parking spaces Free fare and flex stop for a new route Half fare, route adjustments, higher service hours, partnership We examined the main recovery drivers of six peer agencies with successful ridership recovery rates well above the national average between 2019 and 2023. Themes: Smaller service areas/less routes, increased operating expenses and funds Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Principles and Design Priorities Principles Frequency Productivity Equity Simplicity Efficiency Network Design Priorities Grid pattern Data-driven Transit-reliant populations Productivity Highest-travelled corridors Popular destinations Community-requested service Highest ridership return Feedback Evaluation Best Practices Principles and Design Priorities Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 16 The Recommended Transit Scenario Toward growing ridership •A lean, linear, grid-like route system that limits detours •Maintains or improves highest performing routes •Ridership projected to increase to 3.35M (2.62M in 2024) Focuses on community needs •Informed by community outreach (e.g. new service on Timberline) •Serves areas of the city with the highest transit reliance •Connects key destinations like schools, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, human services, and affordable housing Grounded in financial constraints •Retools low performing routes •Tested against existing resources •Operationally viable Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Recommended Frequencies & Service Hours Frequent Core Local Contracted routes FLEX, HORN, GOLD and FHS are included in the system Weekday 10-20 mins all day Weekend 15-20 mins all day Peak frequency of 30 mins for 8 hrs/day* Off-peak frequency of 60 mins for 6 hrs/day Frequency of 60 mins for 14 hrs/day Monday-Saturday service, no Sundays *The 7 runs at 30 min frequencies for 14 hrs/day Monday-Saturday Headline Copy Goes Here 18 Long-term Service Expansion Options Service Expansion Options •W. Elizabeth connection to MAX •Higher frequency on MAX •Extending Timberline route to service Trilby (18N) •New route to service west Harmony (Route 11N) •Sunday service for fixed route and paratransit •Return of service along Laporte Ave (Route 9) •Micro-transit zone Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereDial-A-Ride Service Area – Impacts and Mitigation 20 Impacts •Dial-A-Ride service area will decrease with new fixed route map •No Sunday service •FTA requires complementary paratransit service within ¾ mile of fixed route service •Dial-A-Ride program costs are difficult to predict or control Mitigation Actions •Legacy-in existing clients who will be outside the new service area •Update Dial-A-Taxi Voucher Program •Expanded service area to Growth Management Area •Service any time of day, any day of week Headline Copy Goes Here 21 Dial-A-Ride Service Area Service Reduction New Service Area Service Expansion Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 23 Police & Transfort Partnership SARA Model Framework Analysis ResponseAssessment Scanning •Homeless Outreach & Proactive Engagement Team (HOPE) •Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) Program Timeline: Oct. 2025-Dec. 2028 2025 = $40k 2026 = $260k 2027 and 2028 = $250k annually Transfort plans to use 2050 tax approved in BFO offer 65.22 to fund partnership. Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 25 Next Steps Public outreach and engagement Evaluate and analyze feedback to develop principles and priorities Develop final scenario based on principles and priorities Ensure that final scenario is operationally viable and fiscally sustainable Confirm principles & priorities with Council Inform stage of public engagement Implement operational plan (2027) Headline Copy Goes Here 26 Question for Transportation Board What questions or feedback do Transportation Board members have about the process and recommended transit scenario? Headline Copy Goes Here Transportation Board – November 2025 Staff Liaison Report •Upcoming agenda topics include: o AVIS (red light and speeding camera) updates from FCPD (December) o Joint meeting with TBoard and AMAB (January) Council 6 -month c alendar •December 2nd (CM): The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates and Proposed Changes to Harmony Corridor Plan. Ordinance-2nd reading •December 9th (WS): Parking Study Engagement Report and Implementation Strategies •January 27th (WS): Sounds in the City Follow-Up from Community Engagement Note: Work Session (WS), Council Meeting (CM) Transfort Data Update 2Ridership- System Wide System wide recovery to 2019 levels continues to improve, with the W Elizabeth Corridor and HORN Routes closest to pre pandemic levels. Year over year improvement is resting at about 15%. October growth may have been negatively impacted by service reductions and cancellations. 3Ridership- MAX MAX returned to 10 minute service 7AM- 7PM in the Spring signup. As of 10/13, service was reduced to limit 10min frequency to 11am- 6pm. 4On Time Performance •Buses are considered on-time if they depart from a timepoint no earlier than one minute before or no later than five minutes after schedule •Transfort Service Standards set the target of 90% on time for any given route 5On Time Performance •Buses are considered on-time if they depart from a timepoint no earlier than one minute before or no later than five minutes after schedule •Transfort Service Standards set the target of 90% on time for any given route 6Paratransit – Dial A Ride •The paratransit service continues to increase, YTD up 5% from last year. •On Time Performance seems to be impacted. We are in conversations with vendor to address. •In 2025, Transfort is rolling out improvements to the program through automated reminders, trip arrival notifications and a portal (and later, app) by which passengers can request rides.