HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 02/16/1994Draft Minutes to be approved by the Board at the March 16, 1994 meeting.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 1994 5:40-7:30 P.M.
FOR REFERENCE:
Chair —
Colin Gerety
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Vice Chair —
David Lemesany
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Council Liaison —
Gina Janett
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Staff Liaison —
Rick Ensdorff
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Staff Support —
Cindy Scott
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Egeland, Sara Frazier, Colin Gerety, Dolores Highfield, Elizabeth Hudetz, Sharone
Mekelburg, and Paul Valentine.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Alan Beatty and Dave Lemesany.
COUNCIUSTAFF PRESENT:
Rick Ensdorff, Rita Davis, Eric Bracke and Cindy Scott.
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m.
AGENDA: A. ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Retreat
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Rail Forum - Report
2. Regional Transportation Plan
3. Other Business
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A. ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that the minutes of the
Janaury 19, 1994 Transportation Board meeting be accepted as presented.
2. RETREAT
The Board agreed on a date for their retreat - March 5. Cindy will contact Suzanne
Jarboe -Simpson, and will then let the Board Members know what the final plans are
i.e. time, location, etc.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. RAIL FORUM -REPORT
Ensdorff stated that Board Member Frazier, Eric Bracke, Mr. Peacock, and himself
attended the forum. Board Member Frazier gave a brief report on the rail
presentation and passed out some information that she obtained. Bracke and
Ensdorff also reported information to the Board. All felt that the forum provided
useful information and was well worth it. At the end of the report, there were a few
questions which led to discussions on cost estimates, freight/passenger service,
stations, role of the private sector, and land use.
2. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Ensdorff stated that Bracke and Davis are present tonight to give an overview of the
Regional Transportation Plan. Bracke took the floor and explained that any
comments heard will be taken to the focus groups and incorporated into the plan.
Bracke referred to the packet of information that was mailed out to the Board and
stressed the importance of going over that material.
The Roadway group is currently bringing up the rear as far as progress is
concerned. Bracke went over the process outline and stated that they nearing the
end of the Vision Plan Process. There was an explanation of the trip calculation
numbers and he explained that the North Front Range Council asked HNTB to
show another category called "other". This will more accurately reflect the
percentage of trips for bikes, pedestrians and those who work at home.
Bracke went over the list of projects and answered various questions. He then went
over the Auto Emphasis and Non -Auto Emphasis Vision statements as shown in the
packet. Chair Gerety commented that the charts don't show where all the funds for
transit are going and that the section needs more explanation, including a map and
description of service. What are we getting for the money? Bracke stated that this
information went to the North Front Range Council and the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) and they voiced the same concern.
HNTB is changing this to be more specific and the number will also come down.
Board Members Hudetz and Valentine asked if there is any funding set aside for
education. Bracke stated that $500,000 per year is specifically for marketing in the
form of a Transportation Management Organization (TMO). The Board asked that
this be made visible in the report.
Board Member Valentine commented that on page 25, the 1st element has too
much detail. He suggested leaving it out so that it can't be "picked on". Bracke
explained that this is not the material that will be presented to Council, this is a
working copy for the TAC who does need the detail.
Board Member Hudetz stated that she doesn't feel there is enough internal
emphasis on the elimination of Single Occupant Vehicles (SOV). Other comments
were to limit the increase in capacity and change the level of service.
Bracke summarized the discussion thus far by stating that he heard the following
from the Board:
- Include the local balance;
- Non -auto emphasis is not enough; and
- Provide better (more) descriptions on transit.
Bracke then went over pages 28 and 29 on funding. A brief discussion followed
regarding ways to tax the use of vehicles. Board Member Hudetz asked Bracke to
provide her with information on the Transportation Management Organization.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Gerety distributed a list of the Board Members with their respective areas
or projects they are to track.
He also distributed a draft check list for the review of projects - he would like to
discuss this further with each board member via telephone or small meetings.
Ensdorff stated that he has been asked by the City Council's Growth Management
Subcommittee to bring forward some issues for the board's review and
recommendation to City Council. This will be on the next Transportation Board
agenda.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Cindy cott, Board Secretary