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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 08/20/20141 MINUTES of the CITY OF FORT COLLINS TRANSPORTATION BOARD August 20, 2014 6:00 p.m. Community Room 215 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 FOR REFERENCE: Chair: Olga Duvall 970.224.4346 Vice Chair: Garry Steen 970.420.7557 Staff Liaison: Mark Jackson 970.416.2029 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Olga Duvall, Chair Garry Steen, Vice Chair Eric Shenk Pat Jordan Kevin O’Toole Sara Frazier Gary Thomas Sid Simonson ABSENT: Boardmember Clint Skutchan Councilmember Ross Cunniff Mark Jackson, Deputy Director, PDT Amy Lewin, FC Moves Transportation Planner Rebecca Everette, Planner Joe Olson, Traffic Engineer 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Duvall called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm with a quorum. 2. AGENDA REVIEW The agenda stands as written. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jordan moved to accept the July 2014 Board minutes as written. Shenk seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously. 5. COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Cunniff was unable to attend. 6. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT - Garry Steen Steen discussed the recent BAC meeting and the Board had a brief discussion regarding a recent article on bicycle helmet use. Approved by the Board at their September 17, 2014 meeting. 2 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS • Polly Bennett’s Resignation – Mark Jackson Jackson discussed Polly Bennett’s resignation and temporary replacement. Thomas made a motion, seconded by Jordan, to send a card of appreciation to Polly Bennett for her service to the Transportation Board. The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion. • West Central Area Plan Update – Amy Lewin, Rebecca Everette Lewin reviewed the boundaries of the West Central Area and stated this is an update to the original West Central Neighborhood Plan. She noted the Prospect corridor from Shields to College has its own specific category. Lewin went on to detail the proposed timeline for adoption of the Plan update and discussed the proposed on-campus stadium at CSU and its potential impact on this area and Plan. Additionally, Lewin discussed the transportation and mobility issues with the area and announced the beginning of a transportation existing conditions report. Everette detailed the broad community engagement efforts relating to the Plan. Additionally, she discussed the draft vision statements on the topics of land use/neighborhood character, transportation/mobility, open space networks, and the Prospect corridor. The Board and staff had a brief discussion regarding parking and cars on and around CSU’s campus. Lewin detailed issues and potential plans, including transit, relating to the Prospect corridor. She requested Board input regarding the balance between providing improvements for all users on Prospect. Boardmembers generally agreed the area needs improvement and discussed potential options. Frazier recommended a separation between bicycles and pedestrians in order to minimize accidents and encouraged the inclusion of easements to provide green space. • BOB 2.0 Update - Mark Jackson Jackson reviewed the original Building on Basics program and stated this renewal thereof provides the capital funding source for transportation and other projects. He announced the all Boards meeting at the Lincoln Center on August 25th and discussed the public outreach efforts. Board members had a brief discussion regarding transit and road maintenance funding. • Budget Update - Mark Jackson Jackson stated he cannot divulge many specifics and announced the recommended budget will be revealed to the public on September 2nd. Additionally he announced the dates of public open houses and discussed possible options for Board involvement. 3 8. ACTION ITEMS • None 9. REPORTS • Boardmember Reports Steen reported on the Senior Transportation Coalition’s work with the Silver Tsunami and discussed travel training for seniors. O’Toole reported on an underpass on Turnberry north of Mountain Vista. Additionally, he requested information regarding ENT calculations and the goals of the Transportation Board in relation thereto. Frazier commended road work and light coordination around town. Jackson stated this summer has been a light summer in terms of construction and noted College will be repaved from Mulberry to Harmony next summer. Schenk reported on bicycles on MAX buses and commended the new buffered bike lanes. Jackson stated many positive comments have been received. Steen reported on smoke being emitted by large pickup trucks and expressed concern it is dangerous to bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians. According to a newspaper article, the practice is called “rolling coal.” Duvall reported on the need for education and training regarding riding the bus system. • Staff Report Jackson briefly discussed the proposed on-campus stadium, the new on-campus shuttle, and the commencement of fare collection for MAX. Additionally, he discussed the new Transfort route planning application and stated the City is petitioning the Federal Transit Administration to utilize some of the funds from MAX being under budget to purchase two more articulated buses. Jackson went on to discuss potential topics for upcoming meetings. 10. ADJOURN Jordan made a motion, seconded by Simonson, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.