HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 - Transportation Board - Annual ReportGary Thomas, Chair
Transportation Board
December 31, 2009
2009 Annual Report of Results
The goal of the Transportation Board is to promote the implementation of a balanced transportation
system that is consistent with the City environmental 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) A reduction in the rate of Vehicle Miles Traveled growth to equal the rate of population
growth; and
3) Enhanced mobility through emphasis of modal shifts.
I. Advise City Council on transportation issues, planning and construction projects in a
timely fashion
• Commented on the Transportation Overview presented at study sessions
• Made recommendations for improvement to the I-25 Draft Final EIS
• Recommended the South College Corridor plan
• Recommended the North College Corridor improvement plan
• Recommended the Mountain Vista Sub Area Plan
o Held several review sessions with numerous citizen input comments
• Recommended the Transit Strategic Plan and Financial Advisory Committee report
• Followed the Railroad quiet zone study
• Followed the grade separated pedestrian RR crossings for Troutman and the Government
Research Center near Spring Creek
• Monitored developments in the Mason Corridor project
• Monitored developments in the I-25 / SH 392 Interchange improvement project
• Monitored developments in the reconstruction of West Harmony and Shields
II. Transportation Financing – explore financing options to address transportation
needs, including, but not limited to, dedicated funding mechanisms
• Commented on the budgeting process early to recommend transportation resources
• Monitored the City Council annual retreat
• Participated in developing and presenting the Transit Strategic Plan financial
recommendations
• Recommended approval of the final city budget except the lack of funding for street
maintenance
o Recommended additional stop-gap funding for streets
• Continued to raise concern of inadequate funding for pavement maintenance
• Promoted bonding options to encourage earliest and most efficient project completion
opportunities
• Reviewed the business plan for the airport
• Followed stimulus funding grants
III. Education and Outreach – reach out proactively to the community and other boards
to both solicit input and educate regarding transportation issues that face the city
• Fostered development of the Bicycle Advisory Committee
o Have BAC reports as a standing item
o Supported all BAC recommendations to City Council
• Heard report on the Embrace Colorado planning effort
• Participated in or monitored several local organizations and efforts including
o Bicycle Advisory Committee
o UniverCity Transit and Mobility Committee
o Larimer County Mobility Council
o Dial-A-Ride and Transit Advisory Committee
o Transit Strategic Plan Financial Advisory Committee
o BFO public meeting
• Toured and was briefed on the Traffic Management Center
• Toured and was briefed on the Loveland / Fort Collins Airport
• Toured and was briefed on the Streets Maintenance Facility
IV. Transportation Safety – Promote transportation safety as it affects all modes of
transportation, via consideration of engineering, education and enforcement
• Reviewed bicycle accident study analysis
• Recommended policy change on wheelchairs in bike lanes
• Promoted overall bicycle safety including Safe Routes to School program
• Continued to promote improvements to transit stops such as at Foothills Gateway
• Raised various specific issues through individual board reports
V. Regional Transportation – Build communication links with other transportation
bodies in the city and region
• Recommended support for return of the Amtrak Pioneer train service
• Participated and / or monitored several regional organizations including
o Loveland Transportation Advisory Board
o CDOT Interim Transit and Rail Advisory Committee
o Metropolitan Planning Organization and its Transit Advisory Group
o Transportation Summit with legislative leaders
o American Society for the Study of Peak Oil Annual Convention
• Heard a presentation on an effort to provide vehicle sharing in the city
o Private group anticipating more use of electric vehicles