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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 08/14/1989E August 14, 1989 i is i D", "Q'M MEMBERS ABSINr: Bobbie Guye Gary Nation Heather Heafer Caml Rice Arne Andersen Debra Saestner Debbie Zeigler Nancy Jackson pointed out the 5th paragraph on page 2 of the July minutes; asking for a change saying the cmm;sGion would like to interface with plan- ning, not Nancy personally. With that the minutes append change were unanimously John Daggett, Transfort Manager, passed out information packets to the Com- mission that included a work schedule for the Transportation Develcpnent Program (TDP)/CSU Transit Study, the Transfort Mission objectives Statement, TDP calendar and an information letter to oammanty human service agencies. He en=aaged Commission members to attend the scheduled meetimgs that Will be taking place. He also asked for a ma ber to attend Am= meetings to review draft UP. It is a 7:00 a.m. meeting and he Will let everyone know if their temporary attendance is approved. goy Beauchamp volunteered to represent COD on the Ad Hoc Transportation C omnittee. Parking Enforcement - Nancy Jackson had suggestions to change the "parkung reminder" to make it educational instead of pZmitive. Everyone thought Nancy's ideas were good and Debbie will make up a rough draft and bring it to the next mee g. COD Minutes August 14, 1989 Page 2 Program Cm=ttee - Gary, Arne and Greg did not meet. The group stressed how iUPCrtant it was for then to start on the program and offered suggestions such as having schools draw pictures stowing how Fort Collins is accessible, an obstacle course for Scout Troop, and Nancy Jackson also suggested calling Patty Sanchez at Cache la P udre Junior High and see if she would like to . involve her Hone Economics classes. In the past she has taught a section on disability. Greg will oohtact Arne and get started. Guest List - Shirley is turning most of the guest list preparation over to Debbie Zeigler. Shirley is unfamiliar with names of people on Boards and Camnisslons and will meet with Debbie at a later time to go over it. Invita- tions will be sent to the media this year. Last year's recipients will also be invited. Invitations - They will be the same as last year and will be sent out one month before. They will go the printer Imra9iately. Food - Rainbow bid $4.00/ea. Cuisine, Cuisine - each item prices separately - cost too much Golden Fear - $3.50/ea. SUzanmes - $1.75/ea. budgetMus th breakfast is being funded cut of the City Manager's budget and been set up for the 1990 breakfast also. Shirley will try to get more details out of aman nes showing what her breakfast would include and then a decision will be made. Publicity - Nancy Jackson turned in an outline that she and Bobbie Gaye made up. Publicity announcements on wihere to pick up award recipient nomination farms needs to go out right away. Awards - Procedures and forms to nnri. Debbie will get them ready im wdi- ately for the public to pick up, with a deadline for submitting of September 15, 1989. Debbie Zeigler will verify that the Mayor has the breakfast date on his calendar. Verified. Transportation - Roy will call Care -A Van to alert them to schedule a driver for October 6 beginning at 6:00 a.m.. PLAN FTIEl1 Shirley reported that they reviewed the Opera Galleria at 149 N. College and Phar-Mor at 4106 S. College. Greg reported that the placing of the handicap Parking spaces does rot make sense at the Phar-Mor store. The spaces are located at the far end of the parking lot. Debra said there is no way to COD Minutes August 14, 1989 Page 3 change this because it was done in the P.U.D. process and has already been approved. Greg reported that after the meeting he went to see Tom Petersen and asked if there was anyway the C3 missicn on Disability could be involved in the P.U.D. process so that these things could be noted before approval. Mr. Petersen told him that there was no place in the planning process for the oamissicn. Greg asked that the railroad crossing at Horsetooth and Mason be added to the tickler file. Jim Underwood is the person to contact about the pedestrian crossing but he will not return the calls. Marriott - Shirley called and talked to Tracy. The material for extending the stalls is in Denver and they arewaiting for delivery. Dana, from the Mar, riott, called Debra and confirmed this. Shirley got an address to write to K-Mart about striping their parking lot. lacy Beaudmp said it wasn't a good address and he had a better one. He will draft a letter and Debbie will type and send. Western Sizzlin finished their restroaffi, but no one has checked then yet. May D & F - accessible and works but no sigtage for disabled to find the nestroom. It was pointed out that there is no signage directing for the norrbandicapped either. The northwest ramp is too steep, but the northeast ramp is goal. Tire Iarimer Comity Courthouse installed a certain on the accessible stall. A control is on the inside and Roy Beauchamp said it seems to work well. He said the ramp on the Mental Health buildiq is bad and he's been talking to rariner sty facilities about it. Wal-Mart will be putting up backboards similar to King Soopers in front of their parking --paces. C mient was made regarding the Underpass on south Cbllege for the bike path. The people that attended the opening ceramny thought it was great. Greg asked about follow-up on the survey. Zoning needs to look at the survey and mark whidi ones are legal vs. volunteer. DOD Minutes August 14, 1989 Page 4 Bobbie Qr a had written a letter addressing the reason for missing meetings. After disaission the C<nmission voted to ask Bobbie to resign and re -apply when she would have more time to devote to the DOD. It was the general conncensus that a majority of members is needed at each meeting. Decision was also made to write Carol Rice asking if she is still interested in being on the mission and if not to please turn in her resignation for the same reason as stated above. Me meeting was adjourned. '6" 1C ,, Debra Saestner, Staff Liaison Admistrative Services • Transfort City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM TO: Commission On Disability Members FROM: John Daggett, Transfort Manager - Administration--; DATE: August 14, 1989 -� / RE: Transportation Development Program (TDP) 1990-1994 Enclosed for your information are 1) a work schedule for the Transportation Development Program (TDP)/CSU Transit Study, 2) the Transfort Mission/Objectives Statement, 3) TDP calendar, and 4) an informational letter to community human service agencies. Though the schedule is somewhat tentative, it should give you some rough idea of the process we will be following in the development of a new TDP. 6570 Fortner Road • Fort Collins, CO 80525-4194 • (303) 221-6620 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1990-1994 WORK SCHEDULE PART I FORT COLLINS TDP PRODUCT DUE DATE Section 1: Data Analysis We Activity Center Map 8/18 Pop., land use, & growth projections 8/11 Ridership Characteristics by route 8/18 On Board survey prepared, distributed, collected 9/08 Random sampling of transit dependent 9/08 Mobility needs of transit dependent 9/15 Data Notebook I1/17 Section 2: Existing Transit Service Collection of service information 8/11 Narrative profile of each operator (Transfort, Care -A -Van, SAINT, taxis, etc.) 8/18 Tables on each area operator 8/18 1 • Section 3: Transit Needs Assessment Math model to estimate demand 9/O1 Peer group comparison to estimate demand 9/O1 5-year transit demand by market segment (transit dependent, CSU students, general public, etc.) 9/22 2010 transit demand projections by market segment 9/22 Evaluate existing system vs. future demand 9/22 Evaluate TSM, parking mgmt., & alternative modes 9/22 ADHOC COMMITTEE MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING 9/29 Section 4: Develop Service Alternatives Develop three (03) alternative transportation strategies/packages (narrative/tables) 10/06 Air Quality Impacts of each alternative 10/06 ADHOC COMMITTEE MEETING WITH PUBLIC FORUM Select preferred alternative 2 10/20 10/13 Section 5: TDP Update Operational Plan 10/27 Financial Plan 10/27 Transit Mgmt Plan 10/27 Maintenance/Storage Plan 10/27 Customer Information/Marketing Plan 10/27 Reporting/Evaluation Plan 10/27 ADHOC COMMITTEE MEETING TO REVIEW DRAFT TDP PUBLIC HEARING 11/03 PART II CSU TRANSIT STUDY Section 1: Data Analysis Data Notebook of housing, parking, occupancy, enrollment, etc. 8/11 Travel needs based on attractions, demographics & travel patterns 9/08 Transit usage, parking, & mode splits 9/08 Traffic, pedestrian, bicycle counting 9/08 Section 2: CSU Community Involvement Random sampling of students 9/08 3 11/03 Section 3: Future Transit Needs Assessment Future travel needs 9/15 Future transit usage, parking, mode splits 9/15 Future air quality impacts 9/15 Assess current & future travel demand 9/22 Special transit service needs 9/22 Transit service/parking strategies 9/22 Evaluate current service vs. needs 9/22 FORMAL PUBLIC HEARING WITH CSU WORIQNG GROUP TO HEAR DATA PRESENTATION INCLUDES ASCSU 9/28 Section 4: Survey of Existing University Transit Operations Dist of integrated university/community operations 8/04 Selection of three universities for visits by CSU/ City representatives 8/18 Visits by CSU/City representatives 8/18-9/30 Section 5: Develop Service Alternatives Develop three (03) service alternatives 10/06 Evaluate air quality impacts of the alternatives 10/06 Section 6: Financing Plan Develop plan describing expenses, revenues, City/CSU cost sharing for each of three (03) alternatives 10/13 Cif iis#` rnahrig !�Sr.7 ass ieleaso !(►/I3 4 PUBLIC FORUM FOR PRESENTATION OF THREE (03) ALTERNATIVES WITH CSU STUDENTS INVITED & CSU WORKING GROUP IN ATI ENDENCE 10/20 Section 7: Selection of Preferred Alternative Select preferred alternative 10/27 Section 8: CSU Transit Program Operational Plan 10/27 Financial Plan 10/27 Transit Mgmt Plan 10/27 Maintenance/Storage Plan 10/27 Customer Information/Marketing Plan 10/27 Reporting & Evaluation Plan 10/27 CSU WORKING GROUP MEETING ON DRAFT STUDY INCLUDES ASCSU REPRESENTATIVES 11/27 PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL 11/28 POSSIBLE PRESENTATION TO CSU 11/28 5 171 TRANSPORTATION AD -HOC COMMITTEE TRANSFORT MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Transfort is to provide mobility as a public service to the citizens of Fort Collins according to the following fundamental principles: 1. Transfort will meet current and future needs of the transportation dependent - this group includes the elderly, physically and mentally disabled, and all other members of the general public who have travel or mobility limitations. 2. Transfort will provide a market -driven system consistent with available resources, recognizing the appropriate services may be supplied by various methods and/or agencies. OBJECTIVES o Develop a transportation system which emphasizes innovation, coordination, and improvement of existing services. o Provide transportation to employment and shopping areas; medical and educational facilities; senior citizen and minority housing areas; and to other major civic activities according to demand. o Provide those services which maximize ridership within available financial resources. o Monitor performance and analyze cost ensuring the proper service is used to meet the need. o Involve citizens, City Council, and management in changing policies, planning and operating procedures, and institutional relationships. o Coordinate planning with Colorado State University to insure the transportation impacts of the students and staff are examined. o Support a variety of alternative methods of transportation to reduce peak period travel by single occupant autos and to reduce air pollution. o Investigate the use of alternative fuels which have the potential of reducing air pollution and lessening the dependency on fossil fuels. El s V 9 u I OW r E e 'off s —y • ♦ 1 � U r r _ as A- i ...E I i �..... �... I... .I. I. 1 I 1 I . .. .. .. ... I .. .. .............. .... . .................................................. r ...... ....... ............... _ m"�j'pans my s s s s �¢es kak • ^D Dear ^ F1 ^ ; I am writing you to let you know that the City of Fort Collins is embarking on a study of importance to citizens in the community. Transfort, the City's transit division, will be preparing a new five-year plan for transit services (bus service, senior and disabled transportation, carpooling, etc.) in the Fort Collins area during the next four months. The plan is known as the Transportation Development Program (TDP) and will detail the types and kinds of transit services available in the City over the next five years. The TDP is being developed in the context of the City's Strategic Plan/Mission for the Transfort Division. A copy has been attached for your review. The Strategic Plan was brought before City Council in April of this year. The City recently awarded a bid to TDA Colorado, Inc. of Denver to prepare the new TDP and the firm has begun work collecting data from many sources. It is, however, very difficult to include all those who might be interested or effected by the plan, so I am asking for you help to ensure that all voices will be heard and that all transit needs are assessed during the study. Please consider this a formal request for your input and invo vement in preparing this new five-year plan. There are several scheduled events which are planned to give you ample opportunity to provide the consulting team with your information or concerns. The events include public hearings/forums during the course of the development of the plan. But we would like you to feel free to contact City staff directly if you have questions, concerns, or comments about the process or the plan. Please contact me at 221-6851 directly and I will assist you with your needs. We will also be sending out updates periodically to keep you informed of the developments of the new five-year plan. The new TDP will provide the basis for both future planning and funding of transit projects. Transit projects currently include 1) the fixed -route bus system (Transfort), 2) transit services to both seniors and the disabled which are purchased through Care -A -Van, Inc. and provided by both Care -A -Van and the SAINT Program, and 3) a carpool matching program for both the City and northern Colorado (Commuter Pool). These are not necessarily the projects which will be included in the new plan, but they are likely to be continued. New transit projects or programs can also be added at this time, but it is essential that they be included in the new TDP. (Note: transit projects eligible for federal funding are those which serve the public and fit the definition of "mass transportation.") Your involvement in the development of this important plan is both requested and appreciatedl Sincerely, John Daggett Transfort Manager - Administration cc: TDA Colorado, Inc. Mayor's Award's Breakfast Publicity Committee's Outline I. Mayor's Award's Nomination Form Announcement A. Obtain information from Award's Committee regarding criteria, where to pick up and return applications and deadline. B. Use Bobbie's standard article making any necessary changes. C. Make copy of press release for COD's file. D. Submit press release four to six weeks prior to deadline (use attached list of media sources) II. Pre -Breakfast Event Announcement A. Obtain information from Program Committee regarding details of awareness/accessibility event including date, time, and location. B. Prepare press release with appropriate information. C. Make copy of press release for COD's file. D. Submit press release four to six weeks prior to event (use attached list of media sources) III. Mayor's Award's Breakfast Announcement A. Obtain confirmation from Guest List Committee whether invitational tickets will be issued to the general public including the number of available tickets, location for obtaining them, and the purpose of Breakfast to encourage public's participation. B. If general public isn't invited to this year's event, attempt to obtain press coverage at Pre -Breakfast Event with story prepared by newspapers (including pictures) announcing the Mayor's Award's Breakfast. C. Retain copy of coverage for COD's file. D. Consider utilizing Columbine Cablevision for a Pre -Breakfast interview/ discussion of specific COD members to explain the purpose of the event. 1. If art contest is used this year, include children to explain their pictures "How is Fort Collins Accessible". 2. If obstacle course is used this year for scouting organizations only, have some of them explain their experiences with the obstacle course. IV. Post Breakfast Article A. Prepare a press release thanking key people involved in the Breakfast event and announcement of the winners of this year's awards and contests. B. Explain purpose of event in press release and what it accomplished. C. Make copy of press release for COD's file. THE COLORADOAN KCSU 1212 Riverside Ave. LORY STUDENT CENTER- CSU Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Fort Collins, CO. 80523 EPILEPSY TASK FORCE NEWSLETTER MOBILITY, LTD. WIND�Oa BEACON P. 0. Box 8765 401 Linden Center Drive 425 M n Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Wind or, CO 80550 \ UNC ampus MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NEWSLETTER GREEa(TRIBUNE G el y, CO. 80639 P. 0. Box 8556 s01 St. Fort Collins, CO. 80522 Gre ey, CO 80631 �XG,, OFFICE OF RESOURCE FOR DIS- KTRR FM 6ain ABLED STUDENTS TRI 102 Wor, CO.80550 112 Student Service Bldg./CSU 5125 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO. 80523 Ft. Collins, Co 80525 9 RE RT R HERALD 60 Main P.O. x 59 nd r, CO. 80550 Lov a , CO. 80537 KISS TRIANGLE REVIEW 2834 S. College Ave. P.O. Box 2063 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 Fort Collins, CO. 80522 XOV COLUMBINE CABLEVISION 15 W. 1st 1201 University Ave. ve nd, CO. 80537 Fort Collins, CO. 80521' KCOL/KIMN BER U RECORDER 1612 La Porte Ave. 345 M ntain Ave. Fort Collins, CO. 80521 Bert u CO 80513 KIIX -KTCL ESTES RK TRAIL GAZETTE 1611 S. College #211 251 Mo ine Ave. Fort Collins, CO. 80525-1074 Este Pa k, CO 80517 PRESS NOTICE RELEASE DATE: ASAP COMMISSION HOSTS AWARDS BREAKFAST The Commission On Disability will host its Annual Mayor's Awards Breakfast from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 1988, in the Forum Room at the Square, 3500 S. College, to coincide with the National Employ The Handicapped Week. Community awards will be presented to individuals, business enterprises, organizations or agencies having . exhibited outstanding dedication to persons with disabilities in the areas of employment, increasing public awareness or improving their quality of life. A special recognition, the Dorothy Lasley Award, will also be bestowed upon an individual with handicaps, who best exemplifies the indomitable spirit of Dorothy in promoting equal opportunities in every aspect of their community. The Commission On Disability functions as an advisory body to the Fort Col- lins City Council on issues concerning the handicapped community, and meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in the CIC Room of the City Hall West, 300 W. LaPorte Ave. Visitors are always welcome and new members are en- couraged. For added information, call 221-6760. Submitted by Bobbie Guye 484-5417 July 20, 1989 Commission On Disability City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Commission Members: It is with much regret that I have missed so many meetings of the Commission On Disability during the past few months. However, it has been mainly due to either bad weather or a conflicting schedule. Unfortunately, the Front Range Exceptional Equestrians program, which I "master mind" is having classes on Monday nights this year instead of Tuesday nights as before, and although there are times I don't need to attend, when I do it is of- ten on COD meeting night. This situation will continue thru November 13, another COD meeting night. As my schedule stands now, I can only attend the October and December COD meet- ings for the rest of this year, although I will gladly help with anything con- cerning the breakfast or other areas where I might contribute. At any rate, I will make every effort to complete my term, which expires on July 1, 1990. Please let me know if you consider my explanation as excused absences or would you prefer that I resign so you can replace me with someone who can attend more regularly. I will abide by your decision. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Bobbie Guye 221 W. Douglas Road, #19 Fort Collins, CO 80524 484-5417 REC� Grp