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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 01/18/20171 MINUTES of the CITY OF FORT COLLINS TRANSPORTATION BOARD January 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. Community Room 215 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO FOR REFERENCE: Chair: Eric Shenk Vice Chair: Annabelle Berklund Staff Liaison: Paul Sizemore 970.224-6140 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Eric Shenk, Chair Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair Gary Thomas York Cari Brown Tim Sutton Valerie Arnold Indy Hart Andrew Bondi ABSENT: Councilmember Ross Cunniff Rob Mosbey Aaron Iverson PUBLIC PRESENT: Alan Braslau 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Shenk called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and welcomed the three new boardmembers. 2. AGENDA REVIEW Sizemore stated there were no changes to the published agenda. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Alan Braslau, Energy Board, introduced himself. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES York made a motion, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the December 2016 minutes as presented. The minutes were adopted unanimously. 5. COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Cunniff was unable to attend. 2 6. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT – York York stated the Committee will meet Monday to elect a new Chair among other items. He discussed winter bike activities. 7. DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS • Pedestrian Improvement Program – Rob Mosbey Mosbey stated the city was assessed beginning in 2012, a prioritization model was developed, and an implementation plan was created. There are about 18 variables in the prioritization model which allow sidewalk sections to be ranked in terms of priority. Mosbey showed the current prioritization map which puts more emphasis on bus stops and school access. He discussed funding sources and detailed the prioritization plan for 2017. This program will soon be incorporated into the City’s asset management software to focus on corridor improvements. Arnold asked about the overall goal of the program. Mosbey replied connectivity and ADA compliance are the main components. Arnold asked about the current level of compliance. Mosbey replied connectivity is a level of service A; however, ADA compliance is very low given narrow and non-existing sidewalks. Sizemore asked how long it is expected full sidewalk build-out will take. Mosbey replied the estimate is at least 51 years for completing sidewalks and bringing everything into ADA compliance. York asked if the roadway speed and separation of uses are included in this program. Mosbey replied in the negative. • Intro: Transportation Master Plan Update – Aaron Iverson Iverson stated updates to City Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and Transit Master Plan were funded in the last budget cycle. The Transportation Master Plan was last updated in 2011 and is the broad, umbrella document dealing with transportation. Iverson discussed the inclusion of climate action plan goals and regionalism in the update. York asked if health topics are incorporated in the update. Iverson replied in the negative but stated it could be considered. Iverson discussed various projects which have come on line since the 2011 update, including MAX, additional bicyclists, and enhanced travel corridors. He stated funding has been provided for a travel behavior survey. York asked if priorities are balanced if projects are designed to have a minimal impact on drivers. Iverson replied the scales are currently tipped toward drivers and the goal is to increase other modes without negatively impacting drivers. He stated that is a good discussion point for the process. Iverson discussed emerging trends such as car and bike share, on-demand services, 3 and other shared mobility modes. In terms of the transportation function, travel efficiency and parking are somewhat lacking. Iverson stated a request for proposal for an update of all three plans has been sent out; the size and scope of the plans makes it difficult for these to be done completely in house. The total budget approved by Council for this effort was $1.4 million. A consultant should be selected by March, a public outreach plan will be developed and initial research will be completed, goals and policies will be established, scenario testing will occur, and things will be finalized for adoption. The timeline is expected to be approximately a year and a half. 8. ACTION ITEMS • 2016 Transportation Board Annual Report – Paul Sizemore/Board Sizemore stated this report updates the new format developed by the Board last year with the only significant change being that the three focus areas have changed to include budgeting for outcomes as one of the focus areas. Thomas made a motion, seconded by Bondi, to accept the 2016 Annual Report as proposed. The motion was adopted unanimously. York asked if Sizemore has any suggestions for development of the 2017 Report. Sizemore suggested a possible mid-year check-in to discuss end-of-year focus areas. Chair Shenk agreed and stated it would mesh well with the Work Plan discussion. York suggested the possible inclusion of an Annual Report from the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Sizemore replied that has not been done in the past; however, that could change per the direction of the Board. York discussed accolades received by the City in terms of bicycling and Thomas amended his motion to include statements regarding the results of the partnership with the BAC. The motion to adopt the amended motion passed unanimously. 9. REPORTS • Boardmember Reports Existing Boardmembers introduced themselves. New Boardmember Indy Hart stated he works at CSU and volunteers for trail patrols. He stated he no longer owns a car and relies on public transit and shared mobility. New Boardmember Andrew Bondi discussed his education at CSU and experience with student government and transit. New Boardmember Valerie Arnold discussed her career history and interest in transportation. She suggested that the current public transit system is not as robust as some other places, and she looks forward to working on transportation issues with the board. • Staff Report Sizemore discussed the plan for potential off-site meetings and noted the Board needs to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair in February or March. 4 10. OTHER BUSINESS None. 11. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. by unanimous consent.