HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 04/16/2014MINUTES
of the
CITY OF FORT COLLINS TRANSPORTATION BOARD
April 16, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Community Room
215 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80524
FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Olga Duvall 970.420.7557
Vice Chair: Garry Steen ***
Staff Liaison: Mark Jackson 970.416.2029
Administrative Support: Polly Bennett 970.221.6601
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Olga Duvall, Chair
Garry Steen, Vice Chair
Eric Shenk
Pat Jordan
Sara Frazier
Clint Skutchan
Mike Devereaux, Commission on Disabilities
ABSENT:
Councilmember Ross Cunniff
Boardmember Sid Simonson
Boardmember Kevin O’Toole
Rebecca Everette
Mark Jackson, Deputy Director, PDT
Tim Kemp, Engineering
Dean Klingner, Engineering
Ted Shepard, Planning
Amy Lewin, FC Moves
Paul Sizemore, FC Moves
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Duvall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with a quorum.
2. AGENDA REVIEW
The agenda stands as written.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jonathan Carnahan, Fort Collins resident, discussed the on-campus stadium and the
possibility of the formation of an IGA between the City and CSU.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jordan moved to accept the March 2014 Board minutes as written. Shenk seconded. The
minutes were approved unanimously.
5. COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Cunniff was unable to attend.
Approved by the Board at their June 18, 2014 meeting.
6. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - Garry Steen
The BAC met on Monday, March 24 during which a short presentation was given by a new
pedicab tour company and a bicycle education and encouragement program review was
presented. Steen noted the April BAC meeting will be held at the Traffic Operations
building.
7. ACTION ITEMS
None.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Implementing the Intersection Prioritization Study Using BOB Grant Funds – Tim
Kemp, Dean Klingner, Engineering
Klingner reviewed the intersection improvements which have occurred using the BOB
funds.
Kemp detailed information regarding the alignment of intersection prioritization with the
results of a citizen survey and discussed key strategic outcomes. He showed photos of
improved intersections throughout town and discussed federal grants received.
Additionally, Kemp stated the Kechter and Timberline, Horsetooth and Timberline, Vine and
Shields, and Lemay and Mulberry intersections will be constructed and/or improved in
2014-15.
• West Central Area Plan, Prospect Corridor Design – Ted Shepard, Planning, Amy
Lewin, FC Moves
Shepard detailed the need for the update to the original 1999 West Central Area Plan.
Lewin discussed transportation issues in the area and reviewed the process for the Plan
update.
Boardmembers discussed the area and needs for the future. Building setbacks and design
were specifically mentioned as well as bike trail safety issues.
• BFO Update - Mark Jackson
Jackson discussed recent changes to the Budgeting for Outcomes process and its strategic
objectives. He reviewed the fiscal situation for the transportation service area, including the
impact of the possibility of BOB not being renewed and the impact of the Affordable Care
Act. Boardmembers asked about road maintenance concerns and parking areas for the
MAX BRT line.
Jackson presented the Board with preliminary information regarding proposed budget
offers for the transportation area and Boardmembers discussed some of their priorities and
thoughts regarding the initial proposals.
9. REPORTS
Skutchan requested updates and input during the first few months of MAX service and
Boardmembers discussed the possibility of system tours.
Shenk reported on the testing of glow-in-the-dark lane markers in Oslo.
Steen discussed photo radar and cell phone usage bills in the state legislature.
Duvall reported MAX will be represented at the Earth Day Fair at Civic Center Park.
Jackson reported on MAX opening day ceremonies and system activation. Additionally, he
reported on the new color scheme and web page and mobile updates for Transfort. He
stated a panel discussion with Dr. Terri Mardy from PVH is being planned.
10. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.