HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 11/21/2018TRANSPORTATION BOARD
TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR
November 21, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
281 North College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
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FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Eric Shenk
Vice Chair:
Council Liaison:
Annabelle Berklund
Ross Cunniff
Staff Liaison: Paul Sizemore 970.224.6140
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Shenk called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eric Shenk, Chair
Nathalie Rachline
York
Indy Hart
Valerie Arnold
Cari Brown
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair
Karl Ayers
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Tim Kemp
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Kevin Borchard
Aaron Fodge
Aaron Buckley
Erika Benti
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Sizemore stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Kevin Borchard introduced himself and stated he has recently completed the City Works
101 course and is interested in various Boards and Commissions.
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 2018
York stated the Planning and Zoning Board members in attendance at the October
meeting were Christine Pardee and Ruth Rollins.
Rachline made a motion, seconded by Hart, to approve the October 2018 minutes as
amended. The minutes were adopted unanimously with Brown abstaining.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. CSU Transportation Demand Management – Aaron Fodge
Aaron Fodge, CSU Parking and Transportation Services, stated CSU is crafting a 3-
year work plan focusing on transportation demand management (TDM) at CSU. He
noted the student body has been investing in Transfort for decades and is one of the
only universities to have funded separate bicycle trails, a mobile bike shop, and a ski
bus.
Aaron Buckley, CSU Parking and Transportation Services and Vice Chair of the
Bicycle Advisory Committee, discussed CSU's Transportation Work Plan which
includes engineering, education, enforcement, equity, the environment, and
encouragement.
Erika Benti, CSU Parking and Transportation Services, discussed the annual
transportation survey of students and employees. She noted 31% of the student
population reported taking the bus to campus, followed by driving personal vehicles,
walking, and biking as a primary form of transportation. The survey of employees
shows 70% driving personal vehicles, followed distantly by biking and riding
Transfort.
Fodge discussed the measurement of CSU's TDM team which includes shifting travel
behavior from single-occupancy vehicles to other modes, reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, recruitment and retention of employees, and keeping Fort Collins
affordable.
Board members discussed transportation resources available for individuals with
disabilities, including an on-campus shuttle and the Horn bus service.
Arnold asked how CSU is working with the City to fix the parking issue at MAX lots.
Fodge replied the issue should be viewed as an opportunity to encourage riders to
take their full trip to CSU with transit.
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Benti stated CSU does not yet have exact mode split goals; however, that is one
planned outcome of these efforts.
b. Power Trail/Harmony Road Crossing – Tim Kemp
Tim Kemp, Interim Capital Projects Manager, stated this project has come to the
forefront as one of the most desired in the community. He discussed the selection
criteria for the project and noted the project and proposed design will come before the
Board many more times.
York stated the grade separation should address the railroad track crossing as well
as Harmony Road.
Kemp stated there are currently five alternatives: three underpass or tunnel
alternatives, and two overpass alternatives. The alternative analysis phase is
planned to be complete by April. He discussed funding for the project.
Angie Milewski, Consultant, detailed the alternatives, noting none of them address a
grade separation for the railroad track. She stated safety, utilities, ADA
considerations, flooding, and maintenance are factors in design.
Kemp stated the project construction will likely be pushed back to 2021 given budget
issues.
Brown suggested Kemp take this project before the Commission on Disabilities.
c. Open Discussion on Work Plan – Boardmembers
Rachline stated the Board needs to have a conversation regarding proactive transit
funding outside of the budget allocations. She noted the Board's Work Plan allows it
to have discussions and provide a recommendation to Council.
Hart Stated he would like the Board to recommend goals for each functional area.
Brown expressed concern about the limits of the Board's purview. Chair Shenk
suggested requesting information from the City Attorney's Office regarding the
Board's purview prior to the next meeting. The Board agreed by unanimous consent.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Hart thanked Boardmembers for emailing articles.
Chair Shenk stated he will be sending out a liaison questionnaire for the next meeting.
York reported on the recent Planning and Zoning Board work session during which the
CSU Transportation Demand Management presentation was given and the use of private
shuttles from housing to CSU was discussed as there is little room for those shuttles to
park on campus; therefore, discussions may need to involve Transfort if student housing
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developments are promising shuttle service.
Brown asked if private shuttles must be wheelchair accessible and whether ridership
numbers are tracked. York replied numbers are tracked; however, he is unsure of the ADA
requirements.
York stated the Planning and Zoning Board also discussed the Urban Renewal Plan for the
area of Drake and College and that discussion involved a possible parking structure or
underpass.
Rachline asked when recruitment and interviews for vacant Boards and Commissions
positions would occur. Sizemore replied recruitment is currently occurring and
appointments should be made by early in the new year.
Brown reported on taking the MAX to a recent CSU game and complimented the system.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Bicycle Advisory Committee Report
Chair Shenk read a report from Ayers about the recent Bicycle Advisory Board
meeting during which parking per customer being outdated, bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure, focusing transit upgrades on Mulberry and Harmony, and flashing
yellow left-turn lights were discussed.
b. City Council 6-Month Calendar Review
Sizemore stated the final dates for City Plan hearings should appear on the next 6-
month calendar.
c. Staff Liaison Report
Sizemore discussed the plan for upcoming agendas and announced the Future of
Transit panel next Wednesday at the Lincoln Center. He stated the budget was
adopted on Second Reading at last night's Council meeting and discussed the
Council work session on E-scooters.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. by unanimous consent.
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