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City Council Adjourned Meeting
February 25, 2014
3:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Council will consider a motion to adjourn into Executive Session.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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FINAL
REVISED DETAILED AGENDA
City Council Retreat - Strategic Plan
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lincoln Center, Canyon West Room, 417 W. Magnolia
4:00 PM 1. OPENING REMARKS AND REVIEW OF THE AGENDA
4:10 PM 2. ROLE OF THE LEADERSHIP PLANNING TEAM (LPT)
4:20 PM 3. DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
• Review of the Strategic Planning Process and its link to the Budgeting for
Outcomes process for 2015-2016
• Review and Discussion of each Outcome
a) 4:10 -- 4:30 Community and Neighborhood Livability
b) 4:30 -- 4:50 Culture and Recreation
c) 4:50 -- 5:10 Economic Health
d) 5:10 -- 5:30 Environmental Health
5:30 DINNER BREAK
5:45 PM CONTINUE DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
e) 5:45 – 6:05 Safe Community
f) 6:05 – 6:25 Transportation
g) 6:25 – 6:45 High Performing Government
6:45 PM 4. SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS
7:00 PM 5. ADJOURN (TRAVEL BACK TO CITY HALL)
City Manager’s Office
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Fort Collins, CO 80522
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 19, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
RE: Preliminary City Strategic Plan – February 25 City Council Retreat
Attached is the preliminary draft of the City’s updated Strategic Plan. Council is asked to
review and provide input at the February 25 City Council Retreat.
BACKGROUND
This will be the first review by City Council of the updated Strategic Plan. Feedback from
Council at the February 25 retreat will be used to prepare a final draft which is scheduled to be
reviewed and finalized at the March 25 Council Work Session.
The Strategic Plan replaces the work previously done by the Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO)
Teams and presented to City Council as the springboard for developing budget offers—the
elements were called Requests for Results (RFRs), Purchasing Strategies and the Purchasing
Map. This has been consolidated and streamlined into the Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan is based on identification and analysis of: (a) organizational inputs—such as
emerging trends and issues; financial information; and workforce trends; (b) citizen survey and
input information—which included extensive community outreach and the recently completed
Citizen Survey; and (c) Council priorities and input. It is also linked to City Plan and the
Council adopted master plans.
This preliminary draft was developed by the Executive Lead Team and the Chairs of the BFO
Teams.
While this Strategic Plan focuses on what needs to be accomplished over the next five years, it
will be the basis of the City’s budget and operational plan for 2015 and 2016 and will be used to
assess and rank budget offers for the 2105-16 BFO budget process. The Strategic Plan is updated
for each BFO budget cycle.
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DIRECTION FROM CITY COUNCIL
Two Council reviews of the Strategic Plan are scheduled: February 25/City Council Retreat and
March 25/Council Work Session.
The goal for the February 25 Council Retreat review is to gather input and clarity from City
Council on the issues, themes and objectives addressed in the plan. More specifically, Council is
asked to comment on:
a. How well do the descriptions for the Outcomes express the goal and focus of each
particular outcome?
b. For each Outcome, do the Strategic Objectives capture the priorities to be addressed
in the next BFO cycle (2015-2016)?
Council’s input will be incorporated into the final document for review on March 25.
Following Council’s final direction on March 25, the Strategic Plan will be distributed to staff to
prepare budget offers and to the BFO Teams to use for their review and recommendations to the
City Manager and Budget Lead Team. The City Manager works with the Budget Lead Team to
prepare the 2015-2016 Recommended Budget that is presented to City Council in early
September.
Our staff members and I look forward to the discussion on the 25
th
.
February 22, 2014
STRATEGIC PLAN
DRAFT
KICKOFF PACKAGE
1
Draft Strategic Plan
Review
Council Retreat
22 February 2014
2
Big Picture
Cascade of Council Influence Drives Funded Initiatives….
Today’s Focus is on the Strategic Plan
Planning
Activity
Execution
Activity
Strategic
Plan
5 Yr View
BFO
2015/2016
2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 2016
BFO Programs & Initiatives BFO Programs & Initiatives
2013 2014 2015 2016
Elections
On
Board
2014
Revision
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Strategic Plan Timeline
First Review with Council – Feb 22nd
Final Review with Council – Mar 25th
Actions
Strategic Plan Launch
Citizen Engagement
Organizational Data Input
ELT & Chair Organizational Input Review
ELT & Chair Citizen Engagement Review
Core Team Strategic Work
ELT & Chair Review Strategic Work
Council Review - Strategic Work & Objectives
Core Team Updates Strategic Plan
ELT & Chair Review Strategic Plan
Council Review Strategic Plan
OctMar Nov Dec Jan Feb
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Change in the Process
2015/16 City Strategic Plan Replaces BFO Team Developed
Purchasing Strategies used in the 2013/14 BFO Process
2013/14
Process
2015/16
Process
Feb & Mar
BFO Teams
develop
Purchasing
Strategies (PS)
Apr 7th
Council reviews
PS presented by
each BFO Team
Apr - Oct
BFO Teams and Budget
Lead Team use Purchasing
Strategies to evaluate &
rank budget offers
Nov - Feb
Executive Team &
BFO Chairs
develop City-Wide
Strategic Plan
Feb 22 & Mar 25
Council reviews
Strategic Plan
presented by ELT
Apr - Oct
BFO Teams and Budget
Lead Team use Strategic
Plan to evaluate & rank
budget offers
Objectives:
• Develop a City-Wide Strategic Plan to create focus and prioritization
• Executive Team ownership & thinking in developing Strategic Plan
• Horizontal linkage across Outcomes by eliminating silo development
• Reduce Results Team hours involved in BFO
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Strategic Plan – Issues Based Strategic Planning
2015/16 City Strategic Plan Driven by
Citizen, Council and Staff Input & Priorities
Strategic Work & Analysis – Issues Based Process:
Strategic Plan (5 Year Horizon):
• Implications, Conclusions, Challenges, Advantages, Priorities
• Define Issues to be addressed in Strategic Objectives
• Outcomes – highest level focus areas
• Strategic Objectives – 8-12 per Outcome, helps achieve Outcome
• Linkage, Metrics & Targets – tied to Strategic Objectives
Citizen Input &
Priorities
• Citizen Survey
• Focus Groups/Outreach
• Boards & Commissions
• City Plan
• Citizen Priorities
Council Input &
Priorities
• Community Concerns
• Retreat Priorities
Organizational
Priorities
• Economics & Financials
• City Plan & Master Plans
• Emerging Trends / Issues
• Infrastructure Issues
• Workforce trends
• Metrics
Environmental Scan
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How it Worked – Environmental Scan
Owner Activity
CPIO • Citizen Survey results by mid Jan
• Citizen engagement – non traditional groups
• Boards & Commission meetings
Results
Top Priorities:
• Housing that is Affordable
• Transportation –
Congestion & Transit
City Staff • Internal assessment by department
• Documented issues, conclusions & implications
Matrix by Outcome of
issues & challenges
Strategy
Core Team
• Reviewed all data – developed issues matrix
• Confirmed Council Work Plan incorporated
• Outcome & Objective draft write-up
Draft Strategic Plan
ELT & BFO
Chairs
• Detailed review & edits – outcomes & objectives
• Alignment of critical issues to be addressed
• 5 year view…..not 25 year view
• Identification of horizontal implications
Draft Strategic Plan
ELT Led Issues Based Strategic Objectives….
Strategic Objectives Create Focus for the Next 5 Years
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Agenda:
• Review by Outcome
(What’s missing – themes, issues, focus of the next 5 years)
• Summary Narrative
• Strategic Objectives
• Outcome Metrics – Community Dashboard
With a 5 year Focus of the Strategic Plan
1. Does Council Agree with the Outcome Narratives
2. Does Council Agree with the Strategic Objectives
3. Staff recommends continuing with the current Community Dashboard
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Back-Up
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Process Influence
Process Influence on Programs & Initiatives Reflected
by the Size of the Green Arrows
On Board
&
Priorities 2014
Revision
Process Strategic
Plan –
5 Yr View
BFO 2015/2016
2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 2016
BFO Programs & Initiatives BFO Programs & Initiatives
Planning
Activity
Execution
Activity
2013 2014 2015 2016
Elections
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Strategic Plan vs. BFO
Strategic Plan – 5 Year View
Updated prior to BFO
• Mission, Vision, Values
• Outcomes:
• Highest level Key Focus Areas
• Broad aim to direct efforts
• Broad statement Community impact
• Strategic Objectives (SO):
• Something to attain or accomplish
• Achievement helps realize Outcome
• Ideally – specific & measurable
• 8-10 SO for each goal
• Performance Measures
• Metrics tied to Outcomes
• Track progress achieving Outcome goal
BFO – 2 year Budget Cycle
• Initiatives by Outcome
• Tactics & actions to achieve SO
• Initiatives may support multiple SA
• Core Services:
• On-going core services
• Each core service includes tactics &
actions to achieve SO
• Linkage & Metrics
• Describes how Initiative achieves SO
• Metrics tied to Strategic Objectives
• Includes targets for each metric s
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Team Members
Call Core Team Members with Questions and Clarifications
Core Team:
• Diane Jones
• Mike Beckstead
• Andres Gavaldon
• Lawrence Pollack
• Terri Runyan
• TBD from CPIO
ELT & Chairs:
• Darin Atteberry
• Diane Jones
• Mike Beckstead
• Kelly DiMartino
• Brian Janonis
• Bruce Hendee
• John Hutto
• Karen Cumbo
• Tom DiMint
• Wendy Williams
• Ginny Sawyer – Economic Health
• Jon Haukaas - Transportation
• Beth Sowder – Culture and Recreation
• Carol Webb – High Performing Government
• Matt Zoccali – Community and Neighborhood Livability
• Lucinda Smith – Environmental Health
• Lindsey Ex – Safe Community
CPIO Team:
• Kelly DiMartino
• Tim Allen
• Ana Arias
• David Young
STRATEGIC PLAN
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Table of Contents
Page Number
I. Introduction 2
II. Summary Matrix of Strategic Objectives 5
1. Strategic Outcome - Community & Neighborhood Livability 7
2. Strategic Outcome – Culture & Recreation 9
3. Strategic Outcome – Economic Health 10
4. Strategic Outcome – Environmental Health 11
5. Strategic Outcome – Safety 13
6. Strategic Outcome – Transportation 14
7. Strategic Outcome – High Performing Government 15
III. Community Dashboard 18
IV. Strategic Financial Plan – 5 year look (to be prepared for March 25
th
) 23
V. Appendix
A. Strategic Objectives Definitions & Descriptions 24
B. Strategic Objectives Linkage Across Outcomes 42
C. Glossary of Terms (to be prepared for March 25
th
) 53
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Introduction
The City of Fort Collins is a full-service municipal organization operating under a home
rule, Council-Manager form of government. The City is nationally recognized by various
organizations and magazines as a best place to live. Sixty miles from Denver, Fort
Collins is home to Colorado State University (CSU), with 27,000 students, several large
high-tech employers, and leading businesses in the microbrew industry. The community
has access to outdoor activities and local cultural amenities, and is renowned for its
bike-friendly, small-town feel. Fort Collins has grown from a small agricultural
community into a major employment and retail center for Northern Colorado.
With a median age of 29 and a median family income of more than $77,700 in 2012,
residents are well educated, engaged in their community and passionate about their
area amenities. The high quality of life enjoyed by residents, businesses and visitors is
a result of the community’s focus on the environment, enthusiasm for health and the
outdoors, a strong educational system, extensive park and open space systems, and a
flourishing Downtown district. At the same time, 19 percent of the Fort Collins
population lives in poverty and housing is considered expensive.
Fort Collins has experienced rapid growth over the past 50 years, growing from
approximately 25,000 residents in 1960 to 151,330 today. During that time, the City
purposefully established a Growth Management Area (GMA) boundary with neighboring
communities in order to maintain the local identity and avoid merging communities.
Over the past 25 years, the City has acquired open space and conservation easements
to create community separator open spaces. It is estimated the City will be fully built out
within the GMA by 2030, with approximately 225,000–240,000 residents.
The City’s revenue comes from sales and use tax, property tax, fees and grants.
Seventy-three percent of the General Fund is supported by sales, use and property tax.
The City weathered the most recent economic slowdown with fairly stable revenues,
has a healthy fund balance position and has limited debt. As a result, the City received
an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors Service in 2012. Voters have demonstrated
willingness to support critical City services by renewing expiring taxes and adding the
new Keep Fort Collins Great .85% sales tax in 2010.
The City provides a full range of services, including:
• Police
• Fire Protection through a local Authority
• Streets, Transportation & Transit infrastructure
• Parks, Recreation, Natural Areas & Cultural facilities
• Planning, Engineering & Community services
• Sustainability Services – Economic Health, Environmental Services & Social
Sustainability
• Utilities – Electric, Water, Wastewater & Stormwater
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• Support Services – Leadership, Human Resources, Information Technology,
Communication, Financial Services, City Clerk’s Office, Facilities and Fleet
Services, as well as Legal and Judicial Services
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision:
To Provide World-Class Municipal Services through Operational Excellence and a
Culture of Innovation
Mission:
Exceptional Service for an Exceptional Community
Values:
Outstanding Service - Innovation & Creativity - Respect - Integrity - Initiative
Collaboration & Teamwork - Stewardship
ssion
The City of Fort Collins is an organization committed to high quality public service and is
a nationally recognized leader in the use of leading-edge management practices. As a
best practice, the City focuses on data-driven decision-making and continuous
improvement. In 2005, the City adopted the Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) budgeting
process to improve transparency and ensure resources are focused on community
priorities.
Economic, Environmental & Social Factors
The City of Fort Collins uses a Sustainability Assessment framework to evaluate the
“triple bottom line” implications, benefits and consequences of virtually all municipal
decisions. The framework assesses the economic, environmental and social factors of
each decision, thereby increasing awareness, and often revealing ways that decisions
can mitigate negative impacts and improve overall outcomes. This process ensures one
aspect of the triple bottom line does not dominate the decision-making process and
mitigates impacts when trade-offs are unavoidable.
Economic Factors include the fiscal health of the community, diverse job creation, talent
management, and creating an innovative and entrepreneurial atmosphere where
businesses that align with community values thrive, thereby fostering a true sense of
place.
Environmental Factors include water, land and air stewardship; such as watershed and
water conservation; Poudre River health and ecosystem protection; and reducing our air
emissions and carbon footprint through energy policies, compact development,
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greening the built environment, efficient transportation options, and waste reduction
programs.
Social Factors include a high quality, safe community with equal access to services;
strong, connected neighborhoods; and high quality amenities including cultural,
recreational, open space and transportation options.
Factors common to all areas include strong partnerships and commitment to a high
quality of life and place.
Guiding Themes & Principles
The City of Fort Collins aspires to provide world-class services to the community while
cultivating a world-class organizational culture for its employees. In order to achieve this
vision, both internal and external services are data-driven and implemented according
to organizational values. The City develops resiliency and sustainability through
organization-wide systems and processes that ensure consistent employee work
practices and alignment across service areas. Residents can not only expect to receive
exceptional service, but also to have the opportunity to engage with decision makers,
provide input regarding the way City resources are allocated, and have access to
government information in a timely and transparent manner.
The City of Fort Collins works to continuously improve seven key outcome areas:
Community and Neighborhood Livability, Culture and Recreation, Economic Health,
Environmental Health, Safety, Transportation, and High Performing Government. The
City budget is divided among these seven areas, and revenue is allocated to support
policies and initiatives that drive improvement in outcomes. While each outcome area
has unique defining characteristics, City investment in a single objective regularly
impacts more than one outcome. The City recognizes that outcome areas are
interdependent and interconnected. Appendix B shows the impact each Strategic
Objective has across all seven Key Outcomes.
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City of Fort Collins 2015-2016 Strategic Plan Summary
Key Strategic
Outcomes
Community Dashboard
Outcome Metrics
Strategic Objectives
1
Community &
Neighborhood
Livability
Provide a high
quality built
environment and
support quality,
diverse
neighborhoods
1. Housing Opportunity Index
2. Number of Affordable Housing
Units Resourced
3. Number of Noise Complaints
4. Response Time to Graffiti
Removal
5. Voluntary Code Compliance
1.1. Improve access to a broad range housing that is affordable
1.2. Preserve the historical character of the community
1.3. Direct and guide growth in the community through appropriate land use and development review processes
1.4. Preserve access to nature and the City’s sense of place
1.5. Promote a healthy and resilient local food system
1.6. Leverage and improve collaboration with other human and sustainable service agencies
1.7. Expand organizational and community knowledge about diversity and embrace cultural differences
1.8. Develop clear, strategic definition and description of the City’s social sustainability role within the community
1.9. Address neighborhood parking issues
1.10. Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques, and voluntary compliance
with City codes and regulations
1.11. Foster positive and respectful neighbor relationships and open communication, as well as provide and support conflict resolution
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Culture &
Recreation
Provide diverse
cultural and
recreational
amenities
1. GSC - Total Participation
2. Golf Courses - Total Participation
3. Lincoln C. - Total Participation
4. MOD total participation
5. Natural Areas Programs -
Cumulative Participation per
Capita
6. Paved Trails - Number of Visits
7. Recreation Programs - Total
Participation
2.1. Improve low-income citizen access to, and participation in, City programs and facilities
2.2. Develop marketing strategies that drive optimal attendance and revenue
2.3. Develop Operation &Maintenance funding alternatives for partially subsidized facilities and programs
2.4. Maintain and enhance the current culture, recreation and park systems
2.5. Plan, design and implement citywide park and trail improvements
2.6. Develop a clear strategic definition and description of the City’s role in the culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other
community organizations
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Key Strategic
Outcomes
Community Dashboard Outcome
Metrics
Strategic Objectives
4
Environmental
Health
Promote, protect
and enhance a
healthy &
sustainable
environment
1. Community Energy Use
2. Drinking Water Regulation
Violations
3. Outdoor Air Quality Index (AQI) -
Fine Particulate Matter 2.5 microns
(PM 2.5)
4. Outdoor Air Quality Index (AQI) –
Ozone
5. Wastewater Regulation Violations
4.1. Improve wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and other urban streams
4.2. Achieve environmental goals within the Sustainability Assessment Tool
4.3. Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement initiatives
4.4. Reduce Green House Gas emissions by creating a built environment focused on green building and mobile emission reductions
4.5. Demonstrate progress towards achieving net zero energy and net zero waste within the community and the City organization
4.6. Engage citizens in ways to educate and change behavior towards more sustainable living practices
4.7. Increase the community’s resiliency and preparedness for changes in climate, weather and resource availability
4.8. Protect water quality, implement appropriate conservation efforts and long-term water storage capability
4.9. Meet or exceed all environmental regulations
4.10. Conserve and restore habitat and land
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Safe
Community
Provide a safe
place to live, work,
learn and play
1. Electric (SAIDI) in Minutes
2. Number of Total Traffic Crashes
3. Part 1 Crimes per Capita Compared to
Cities of Similar Size
4. % of Time Fire Contained to Room of
Origin
5. % of Time PFA Fire Personnel are on
Scene Within 5 Min 45 Seconds
6. % of Time Police Priority 1 Calls
Responded to Within 5 Minutes
5.1 Provide facilities and training capabilities to enable a high-caliber police force
5.2. Optimize the use of technology to drive efficiency, productivity and customer service
5.3. Align staffing levels to deliver services that meet community expectations and increase public safety operational efficiency
5.4. Protect life and property with natural, aesthetically pleasing storm water facilities through building codes and development regulations
5.5. Develop and implement emergency response and recovery plans across the organization in collaboration with other community efforts
5.6. Improve motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety
5.7. Use data to focus police efforts on reducing crime and disorder within community
5.8. Improve community involvement, education and regional partnerships to make our community safer and stronger
5.9. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide fire and emergency services
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Transportation
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1. Community and Neighborhood Livability
Fort Collins provides a high quality built environment and supports
quality, diverse neighborhoods.
Fort Collins is a healthy and vibrant community. The City is currently transitioning from a
more suburban, large town to a small urban city with a small-town feel. As this transition
occurs, our goal is to create a walkable city where people want to live, work, and play.
The City is committed to creating a desirable urban environment that recognizes the
importance of the form of the environment (e.g., community architecture, historic
preservation and pedestrian-oriented environment) while creating a safe, beautiful, and
friendly experience for residents and visitors.
Development and growth are focused within the community’s designated Growth
Management Area to protect sensitive natural resources and the regional landscape,
encourage infill and redevelopment, and make the most efficient use of public
infrastructure. The City recognizes our existing neighborhoods and actively seeks to
preserve and support their vibrancy. As the City grows and redevelops, our vision is an
overall average increase in density that fosters efficient land use; supports a mix of
housing types integrated with activity centers and diverse businesses; increases the
safety and efficiency of public utilities, streets, facilities and services; and
accommodates multiple modes of travel (including vehicle, bus, bike, and pedestrian).
Alternative transportation modes and access to key health and human services facilities
are a priority.
The aesthetics of urban form, connectivity and inclusion of nature are used to create an
attractive design. Land uses are brought together in a development pattern designed to
create a pleasant environment for walking and bicycling, as well as automobile and
transit travel. Distinctive, attractive and functional building and streetscape design,
thoughtfully preserving valuable historic resources, and incorporating public art are key
parts of community livability.
A wide variety of housing types (including single-family, duplexes, townhomes,
apartments and condos/lofts) are offered so that people from all income levels may
have choices for safe, affordable and quality housing in diverse neighborhoods
throughout the community. Business diversity across all neighborhoods is also a
priority.
Community and Neighborhood Livability also addresses challenges related to leading
active lifestyles, and the accessibility of health and human services facilities for all
demographics of the community. Community and Neighborhood Livability is related to
human well-being and wellness, and opportunities for residents to work together, to be
self-sufficient, and to live, work and travel within the community. It also supports local
food production to improve the availability and accessibility of healthy foods.
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The Community and Neighborhood Livability Outcome focuses on:
• A compact pattern of development within a well-defined community boundary.
• Adequate and safe public facilities, services and infrastructure to serve existing
development and new growth.
• Interconnected neighborhoods and ways to accommodate multiple means of
travel.
• Opportunities for redevelopment, revitalization, and growth in targeted areas.
• Cohesive, distinct, vibrant, safe, and attractive neighborhoods.
• Vital and appealing transit-oriented activity centers and destinations throughout the
city.
• Quality, accessible, and affordable housing options for all household types and
income levels.
• Preservation and enhancement of historic resources.
• Visible and accessible nature in the city with an interconnected system of open
lands.
• Opportunities to lead active and healthy lifestyles.
• Access to healthy, locally grown or produced food.
• Addressing the impact of increasing poverty and homelessness.
Strategic Objectives - Community & Neighborhood Livability
1.1. Improve access to a broad range of housing that is affordable.
1.2. Preserve the historical character of the community.
1.3. Direct and guide growth in the community through appropriate land use and
development review processes.
1.4. Preserve access to nature and the City’s sense of place.
1.5. Promote a healthy and resilient local food system.
1.6. Leverage and improve collaboration with other human and sustainable
service agencies.
1.7. Expand organizational and community knowledge about diversity, and
embrace cultural differences.
1.8. Develop clear, strategic definition and description of the City’s social
sustainability role within the community.
1.9. Address neighborhood parking issues.
1.10. Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services,
innovative enforcement techniques, and voluntary compliance with City codes
and regulations.
1.11. Foster positive and respectful neighbor relationships and open
communication, as well as provide and support conflict resolution.
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2. Culture & Recreation
Fort Collins provides diverse cultural and recreational amenities.
Foundational to our community’s quality of life, cultural and recreational opportunities
are elemental to Fort Collins’ continued success and desirability. Residents consistently
place high value on these services and believe the City should continue its strong
investment in them. The trail system is heavily utilized and cited as a priority for further
connections.
Culture & Recreation helps our residents lead enriched and healthy lives, and supports
overall community wellness. Parks, trails, and recreational and cultural facilities provide
beautiful public spaces that foster physical activity, build community through diverse
interactions, and create opportunities for creativity, reflection and leisure. Our quality
parks, trails, and recreation and cultural services create a sense of pride among
residents and draw visitors and revenue into the City.
In many respects, our parks, trails, and recreation and cultural services have defined,
and will continue to define, who we are as a community.
A focus on Culture, Parks and Recreation includes:
• Ensuring the legacy of Fort Collins’ parks, trails and cultural and recreation
facilities for future generations.
• Being the destination for cultural and recreation experiences in Northern Colorado.
• Providing a wide variety of high quality recreation services and cultural
opportunities.
• Creating an interconnected regional and local trail system, and network of parks
and recreational facilities.
• Continuing our focus on exceptional stewardship and ecologically sound and
sustainable operations.
Strategic Objectives – Culture & Recreation
2.1. Improve low income citizen access to, and participation in, City programs and
facilities.
2.2. Develop marketing strategies that drive optimal attendance and revenue.
2.3. Develop Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding alternatives for partially
subsidized facilities and programs.
2.4. Maintain and enhance the current culture, recreation and parks systems.
2.5. Plan, design and implement citywide park and trail improvements.
2.6. Develop a clear strategic definition and description of the City’s role in the
culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other community
organizations.
2.7. Promote a healthy community and access to nature.
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3. Economic Health
Fort Collins promotes a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting
community values.
The City plays a critical role in shaping the community, creating a sense of place, and
providing fiscal stability for the community. Sustainable economic health, maintaining
the City’s role as a regional economic center, continuing collaboration with Colorado
State University and other regional participants, and supporting cultural amenities are
important priorities. A sustainable economy means that residents can find employment
and afford to live in the community; that businesses are able and encouraged to start,
remain and expand in the community; and that everyone can expect quality City
services and sustainable, attractive infrastructure. Economic Health depends on a safe
community.
Rather than “deal-making,” the City’s approach to Economic Health is one of “place-
making.” The City creates an atmosphere where businesses that align with community
values thrive, and focuses on retaining, expanding, incubating and, lastly, attracting
businesses. Economic development efforts focus on established Targeted Industry
Clusters including clean energy, water innovation, bioscience and technology. In
addition, the City supports those businesses that exemplify the overall character of the
community. Creating a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and
creating partnerships with other economic development organizations are important to
the City’s efforts.
New opportunities and challenges exist related to adequate technological infrastructure
to support a knowledge-based economy and employment competition. Numerous
prospects are emerging for redevelopment and infill. Priorities include efforts to foster
entrepreneurship, grow and attract primary employers, remain a retirement and tourism
destination, and support and strengthen existing businesses. The relationship of
economic health to environmental stewardship and a well-planned community is
recognized in the decisions made and programs proposed.
A healthy and resilient economy includes:
• Diverse jobs that enable citizens and businesses to thrive.
• A reflection of our unique community in a changing world.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial atmosphere that builds new and creative
industries.
• Strong partnership and collaboration with the private sector, educational
institutions, and other organizations.
• A quality and comprehensive infrastructure that supports business.
• Balancing the built and natural environment.
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Strategic Objectives – Economic Health
3.1. Align economic health goals across all levels of the organization and refine
and agree upon the economic tools the City uses.
3.2. Improve policies and programs to retain, expand, incubate and attract primary
employers where consistent with City goals.
3.3. Support workforce development and community amenities initiatives that
meet the needs of primary and innovative employers.
3.4. Improve effectiveness through collaboration with economic-health-oriented
regional partners.
3.5. Sustain high water quality to support the community and water-dependent
businesses.
3.6. Maintain utility systems and services; infrastructure integrity; and stable,
competitive rates.
3.7. Support sustainable infill and redevelopment to meet climate action
strategies.
3.8. Preserve the City’s sense of place.
3.9. Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for citizens and
businesses interacting with the City.
3.10. Address Downtown parking issues identified in the adopted Parking Plan,
including funding, convenient access to Downtown, and integrated transit and
alternate mode solutions.
4. Environmental Health
Fort Collins promotes, protects and enhances a healthy and
sustainable environment.
For decades, the City of Fort Collins has led the way in innovative and sustainable
environmental programs, such as watershed stewardship, water conservation, energy
policies, an open lands program, Poudre River restoration, waste reduction programs,
air quality and emissions policies, climate action planning and green building standards.
The City’s aspirational goal is to be net positive on energy and achieve net zero on
waste. A strong focus on environmental health protects human health and bolsters
economic health.
The City’s Natural Areas Program is a core part of the Fort Collins identity and culture.
The program has conserved 40,000 acres since its inception, and continues to conserve
land while providing an increased emphasis on stewardship, which includes restoring
habitat and maintaining visitor amenities, such as trails. Ongoing land conservation
efforts focus on local and community separator areas.
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With regional and global partners, Fort Collins is a leader in implementing policies and
programs that engender a more economically efficient, successful, and resilient
community, while reducing the impact of climate change in our community. Climate
change poses an increasingly real and serious threat to the world at large and to the
quality of life we value in Fort Collins. Fort Collins Utilities play a critical role in
environmental stewardship by protecting the watershed and exceeding all regulatory
standards, while promoting energy and water conservation, efficiency and clean
electricity sources.
A healthy and sustainable environment includes:
• Conserving resources, including energy and water, and cultivating a healthy
ecosystem.
• Responsible stewardship of open lands and natural areas.
• A comprehensive and connected system of open lands.
• Partnerships with local, regional, state and national affiliates to achieve desired
goals and outcomes.
• Integrating renewable energy and new technologies for the electric grid.
• Improvements in air quality.
• Efforts to meet climate action plan goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Solid waste reduction and diversion.
• Healthy watersheds and best practice stormwater management.
• A sustainable water supply while meeting or exceeding standards for stream water
quality, drinking water quality and water reclamation.
Strategic Objectives – Environmental Health
4.1. Improve wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and other
urban streams.
4.2. Achieve environmental goals within the Sustainability Assessment Tool.
4.3. Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement initiatives.
4.4. Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by creating a built environment
focused on green building and mobile emission reductions.
4.5. Demonstrate progress toward achieving net zero energy and zero waste
within the community and the City organization.
4.6. Engage citizens in ways to educate and change behavior toward more
sustainable living practices.
4.7. Increase the community’s resiliency and preparedness for changes in climate,
weather and resource availability.
4.8. Protect water quality, and implement appropriate conservation efforts and
long-term water storage capability.
4.9. Meet or exceed all environmental regulations.
4.10. Conserve and restore habitat and land.
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5. Safe Community
Fort Collins provides a safe place to live, work, learn and play.
The City of Fort Collins strives to be a safe and healthy place to live, work, learn and
play. Safety and security are increasingly recognized as important aspects of a
sustainable community as they help shape the overall appeal, viability, productivity and
economic stability. The use of technology to improve investigative techniques and
communication is important.
Ensuring that Fort Collins is a safe place to live, work, learn and play is addressed by
many services and programs, and the infrastructure provided by the City and its
partners. Residents often identify immediate actions from Police Services and Poudre
Fire Authority as key contributors to their sense of safety. However, the definition of a
safe community is broader than simply police or fire assistance. It also extends to the
City-provided utilities, including safe, reliable electric power and stormwater systems
that are founded on best management practices and long-term planning. Safeguarding
the community’s infrastructure through design and building regulations, as well as
inspections, is essential to ensuring a safe community.
Key components of community education include prevention and preparedness,
regulations and infrastructure investment. The City’s Emergency Management system
and many regional, state and federal partners work to minimize and effectively respond
to emergency situations.
A safe and healthy community includes:
• A safe, non-threatening city in which to live, work, learn and play.
• A safe community impacts the community’s appeal, viability, productivity and
economic stability.
• Proactive and skilled police and fire services.
• Safe, reliable and well-designed electric systems and best practice floodplain
management.
• An active emergency management system focused on prevention, preparedness
and recovery with key partnerships in place to effectively respond to emergency
situations.
Strategic Objectives – Safe Community
5.1. Provide facilities and training capabilities to enable a high caliber police force.
5.2. Optimize the use of technology to drive efficiency, productivity and customer
service.
5.3. Align staffing levels to deliver services that meet community expectations and
needs, and increase public safety operational efficiency.
5.4. Protect life and property with natural, aesthetically pleasing flood mitigation
facilities through building codes and development regulations.
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5.5. Develop and implement emergency preparation, response and recovery plans
across the organization in collaboration with other community efforts.
5.6. Improve motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and safety within all other
modes of travel.
5.7. Use data to focus police efforts on reducing crime and disorder within the
community.
5.8. Improve community involvement, education and regional partnerships to
make our community safer and stronger.
5.9. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide fire and emergency services.
6. Transportation
Fort Collins provides for safe and reliable multi-modal travel to, from
and throughout the City.
Transportation planning uses data and analysis to develop and maintain safe and
reliable multi-modal travel, to address gaps within the transportation network and to
promote walkability throughout the community. Priority will be given to reducing
congestion through physical infrastructure improvements and demand reduction. The
City’s existing infrastructure will be highly functioning and well maintained.
Reshaping streets to encourage safer speeds and promote a mix of modes (walking,
bicycling and transit) is a priority. Street design that blends transportation, social and
environmental amenities, and provides a variety of benefits will create a sense of place
and quality.
A transit system that is efficient and productive, and that aligns with the Transit Master
Plan is a City priority. Technology will be leveraged to provide innovative sources of
information concerning traffic, congestion and transit options. Transportation operations
concentrate on reducing congestion, improving air quality and improving safety for all
modes of travel.
A connected community includes:
• Land use and transportation that is fully integrated, both locally and regionally, to
create an affordable, accessible, low energy, low impact and efficient
transportation system.
• Multiple modes of safe, affordable, easy and convenient travel.
• A transportation system that provides safe, reliable, convenient and effective
vehicular mobility and access.
• Travel infrastructure that is high quality and recognized as world class by
residents, visitors and peers.
• Capacity and systems for good traffic flow and minimal congestion.
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• People who are aware of the impact their travel choices have on the transportation
system, the environment and the community.
Strategic Objectives - Transportation
6.1. Improve safety of all modes of travel.
6.2. Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended hours,
improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers.
6.3. Create long-term funding certainty for street maintenance and the overall
transportation system.
6.4. Fill the gaps and improve the current transportation infrastructure while
enhancing the aesthetic environment.
6.5. Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and
information to benefit both individuals and the business community.
6.6. Create and implement long-term transportation planning to enhance citizens’
mobility, support environmental goals, and help local and regional
transportation networks operate at a high level of efficiency.
6.7. Support efforts to achieve climate action goals by reducing mobile emissions
and supporting multiple modes of transportation.
7. High Performing Government
Fort Collins exemplifies an efficient, innovative, transparent, effective
and collaborative city government.
A high performing government delivers quality, desired services to its community
through sound financial management, transparent and collaborative decision-making,
and efficient and effective project management. To achieve these ends, the City of Fort
Collins attracts high caliber employees, retains its workforce through development and
growth opportunities, and promotes intelligent risk-taking to address increasingly
complex challenges. The City’s mission, vision and values are reinforced at every level
of the organization and guide its culture. Exceptional customer service that is
responsive to the needs of residents and businesses is crucial in every interaction
between the City of Fort Collins and the community.
The City values community engagement and involvement in the planning and decision-
making process, as well as coordination and problem-solving with adjacent
municipalities, CSU, school districts, Larimer County, special districts and other
organizations.
Core processes of Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Organizational
Development and Human Resources are aligned to develop an organizational municipal
culture that listens to and engages citizens, continuously delivers high quality services
to the community, facilitates high performance, and generates trust in and transparency
of City business.
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A systems approach is applied to creatively, thoughtfully and analytically use economic,
environmental and social lenses to meet present needs and plan for the future. Our
commitment to a process of continuous improvement -- using data from surveys,
performance metrics and operations -- is key to decision-making and pursuing strategic
opportunities for improvement. City revenues and expenditures are prioritized and
balanced with community values, challenges and opportunities.
Citizen involvement and a representative government are cornerstones of a high
performing community. Research shows that communities with actively involved citizens
derive more satisfaction from open involvement and achieve more results with greater
benefit to the community as a whole. Participating communities demonstrate greater
acceptance and inclusion of people from different backgrounds, and all forms of
discrimination are not tolerated.
A high performing government includes:
• Effective and efficient local governance where all voices in the community are
valued.
• Fiscal sustainability and transparency in the City organization.
• A collaborative and community-based approach to problem solving.
• Core processes that are consistently used across the organization.
• A high quality workforce that strives for continuous improvement in all areas of the
organization.
• A systems approach, driven by data, to effectively solve problems, creatively
pursue opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Promoting a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical behavior,
exercises transparency and maintains the public trust.
• Attracting and retaining the best and brightest workforce.
Strategic Objectives – High Performing Government
7.1. Improve organizational capability and effectiveness – professional
development, leadership, change management, strategic thinking, fiscal
literacy and staff engagement.
7.2. Improve core Human Resources systems and develop a total reward system.
7.3. Align similar jobs and skill sets across the organization to address succession
planning and career progression.
7.4. Strengthen methods of public engagement and reach all segments of the
community.
7.5. Optimize the use of information technology to drive efficiency and
productivity, and to improve services.
7.6. Enhance the use of performance metrics to assess results.
7.7. Develop and implement enterprise-wide processes in appropriate areas –
“Plan, Do, Check, Act” process improvement tool, safety, strategic planning,
council and strategic plan tracking tool, budgeting, project management.
7.8. Assess effectiveness of safety initiatives, develop and implement safety
initiatives to achieve safety goals, and continue to focus on employee health
and wellness.
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7.9. Improve productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, customer service and citizen
satisfaction in all areas of the municipal organization.
7.10. Implement leading-edge and innovative practices that drive performance
excellence and quality improvements across all Service Areas.
7.11. Proactively influence policy at other levels of government regulation.
7.12. Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical
behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the public trust.
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Community Dashboard
Staff developed the City of Fort Collins Community Dashboard in early 2013 based
on work with the Futures Committee. The intent of the dashboard is to provide a high
level look at the performance of each of the City’s seven key strategic Outcomes.
This Dashboard reinforces the City’s steadfast commitment to accountability and
continuous improvement. Within the last decade, our organization has undergone
transformational change. We've deliberately moved toward an open, data-driven
organization focused on results. Through the Community Dashboard and other
performance measurement initiatives we are tracking and reporting our progress
toward community goals. We will continue our commitment to creating a vibrant,
world-class community.
Every measure on the dashboard has a target by which performance is evaluated.
The Dashboard is updated quarterly and is reviewed by the City’s executive team
and department heads. The purpose is to understand the performance of each
Outcome and determine where actions are necessary to improve results. Targets
are updated annually and are finalized prior to the publishing the first quarter’s
results.
The City’s strategic plan contains specific strategic objectives to address issues in
the community and to continuously improve results within each Outcome. During the
2014 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process, staff will align business level metrics
(BFO Metrics) with each of the strategic objectives. The intent of this activity is to
clearly display the City’s performance toward achieving each of the strategic
objectives. Where performance is not delivering the desired results, management
will evaluate the actions necessary to improve performance.
Conceptually, the performance of the BFO Metrics reflects the City’s progress
toward achieving the strategic objectives. Successfully doing that will have a positive
impact on the performance of the Community Dashboard measures, which indicates
the performance of each of the key strategic Outcomes.
Additional information can be found at www.fcgov.com/performancemeasurement .
The following graphics are a summary of 2013 year-end performance:
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2013 Year-End Outcome Summary
Note: The graphics below will be updated online to reflect Q4 2013 performance in
mid-February, but that will be a few days after these materials are printed for the
Council Retreat. The updated graphics will be included in this document for the
Council Work Session on March 25 to review the City’s strategic plan
Community and Neighborhood Livability
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Culture and Recreation
Economic Health
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Environmental Health
Safe Community
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Transportation
High Performing Government
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Strategic Financial Plan – 5-year look (to be prepared
for March 25)
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Appendix A: Strategic Objectives Definition & Description
1. Community & Neighborhood Livability
1.1. Improve access to a broad range of housing that is affordable
• Residents identified this as a high priority during community outreach
sessions and in the 2013 Citizen Survey.
• Tight rental market with vacancy rates of less than 3% is making it difficult
for low income residents to live and work within Fort Collins. Several factors
contribute to affordability issues for young and low income residents. A
market study may be needed to identify the factors and potential ways the
City can mitigate them.
• Focus should be on both creating opportunities for ownership and access to
affordable rental units for both low income and a growing senior population.
In addition, housing strategies should consider the needs of a growing
homeless population.
1.2. Preserve the historical character of the community
• Fort Collins has several aging neighborhoods.
• The character of many neighborhoods is changing as student housing
expands and higher density development occurs.
• Focus on programs and the alignment of fees, codes and standards that
preserve the character and sense of community that gives Fort Collins a
unique sense of place while allowing appropriate infill development and
redevelopment.
1.3. Direct and guide growth in the community through appropriate land use
and development review processes
• Colorado State University (CSU) is growing significantly and plans $1.5B of
construction and an expected student population of 35,000 over the next 10
years.
• Fort Collins’ population is expected to grow by 50% over the next 20 years
and the City currently has more than $2B of significant construction projects
in process.
• Partnerships are needed with CSU to assess impacts and collaboratively
align efforts.
• Effort is needed to align staffing, fees, codes, funding, standards and
relationships to effectively manage growth consistent with City plans and
goals in areas of sustainability, sense of place, livability and environmental
health.
1.4. Preserve access to nature and the City’s sense of place
• Fort Collins enjoys a unique appeal based on our open spaces, access to
mountains, parks and trail system, high quality school system, and our
individual identity separate from neighboring communities. Fort Collins is
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perceived as the destination of choice in Northern Colorado for
entertainment and dining and was once the shopping destination in the
region.
• Maintaining the positive and unique character of the City while we transition
from a large town to a small city will require thoughtful and careful planning
and compromise.
• Expand and enhance City open space lands and trail network. Enhance
Downtown character and lead appropriate redevelopment of Midtown.
• Focus also on placement of neighborhoods and their proximity to schools,
child care, grocery stores, recreation opportunities and public transportation.
1.5. Promote a healthy and resilient local food system
• One in seven residents in Larimer County is food insecure and little of the
food produced locally is actually consumed locally.
• Support and encourage establishing gardens on unused land and space
while increasing diversity, raising awareness for health and wellness, and
inspiring and educating youth, adults and seniors to create an economically
sustainable system.
• Promote a community food system in which food production, processing,
distribution and consumption are integrated to enhance the environmental,
economic, social and nutritional health of a neighborhood.
1.6. Leverage and improve collaboration with other human and sustainable
service agencies
• Multiple public and private organizations work to address and improve
social, environmental and economic issues within both the community and
the region. Overlap exists in select areas and holes exist where issues are
not effectively addressed.
• Collaboration and partnering can improve the overall effectiveness of all
programs through eliminating redundancy, the synergy of joined efforts and
identifying underserved areas.
1.7. Expand organizational and community knowledge about diversity and
embrace cultural differences
• The community and the City organization are growing increasingly more
diverse in areas of age, ethnicity and culture.
• The City can support efforts to promote more diversity in hiring and citizen
outreach to acknowledge, reflect and account for changing community
demographics.
• Education and awareness programs can help to celebrate and acknowledge
the differences while bringing people together to maintain a strong sense of
community.
1.8. Develop clear, strategic definition and description of the City’s social
sustainability role within the community
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• With poverty rates at 19%, a significant portion of the community lives in or
near poverty. Demographic data has gaps and inconsistency and lacks
overall organization-wide coordination.
• The City’s procedures and processes do not currently contain fully
developed strategies regarding community members who are marginalized
and/or hard to reach.
• Systematic approaches are needed to determine the appropriate municipal
role and investments in addressing poverty and community sustainability.
Metrics are needed to measure effectiveness in providing customer service
to different citizen subgroups.
1.9. Address neighborhood parking issues
• Avoid construction of awkward, unattractive onsite parking that could
compromise historic buildings.
• Increase public access to convenient parking.
• Consider limiting parking (Maximum Limits) to:
Ensure that parking facilities will be used more efficiently
Encourage better urban design with streetscapes uninterrupted by
parking lots and driveways
Improve the urban environment by preserving open space and limiting
impervious surfaces
• Encourage attractive, pedestrian-friendly urban design.
• Promote transportation choices.
1.10. Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services,
innovative enforcement techniques, and voluntary compliance with City
codes and regulations
• Public education and outreach is foundational to compliance.
• Establish proactive, innovative, and effective code enforcement processes.
• Expand and maintain safe parks, protect open spaces and implement walk
and bike to school programs, like Safe Routes to School.
• Ensure that neighborhoods have safe and well-maintained sidewalks so that
kids and all residents can safely walk or bike to parks, schools and
playgrounds.
• Partner with public health, law enforcement, planners and civic groups to
improve neighborhood safety, clean up litter and graffiti, and prevent
vandalism so neighborhoods are and feel safe and clean for the enjoyment
of all.
• Increase policing in high crime areas, pedestrian walkways and parks, and
implement alternative policing strategies, such as neighborhood watch
groups.
• Develop joint-use agreements that allow community members to use school-
owned recreational facilities. In turn, communities can offer facilities (e.g.,
swimming pools) to schools.
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1.11. Foster positive and respectful neighbor relationships and open
communication, as well as provide and support conflict resolution
• Build community by supporting local events, programs, projects and
education opportunities.
• Encourage open communication, community engagement, and the
formation of strong neighborhood ties though inclusivity, respect and
volunteerism.
• Provide tools to resolve conflict, repair harm and strengthen relationships.
2. Culture & Recreation
2.1. Improve low-income citizen access to, and participation in, City
programs and facilities
• A significant portion of Fort Collins’ population – 19% in the last census –
lives in poverty. Recreation programs and facilities have fees that are
potentially prohibitive to low income families who have the least ability find
alternatives within the private sector.
• Providing access to recreation and programs for low income residents is
needed to provide opportunities for access to those who otherwise cannot
afford public or private alternatives.
• The City serves diverse customer needs, expectations, abilities and
interests.
• Provide a high level of customer service and high quality programs and
facilities.
• Ensure convenient and affordable access and opportunities for all.
2.2. Develop marketing strategies that drive optimal attendance and revenue
• The City offers hundreds of different culture and recreation programs. We
need to determine what residents most value and desire, and what
programs should be offered.
• A clear understanding of recreational program trends and resident needs,
including a prioritization of all programs, may be appropriate to ensure the
most valued programs are provided within a limited budget.
• Assessing and establishing the appropriate fee structure based on demand,
alternatives and affordability should be included to improve self-sufficiency.
2.3. Develop Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding alternatives for
partially subsidized facilities and programs
• Recreation currently recovers 72% of direct costs, with the general fund and
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) providing the balance.
• Funding for parks and recreation was decreased during the recent recession
as funding was diverted to more critical services.
• New funding sources will be required to support anticipated parks expenses:
- New parks that come online will require maintenance.
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- Median renovations increase the cost of median maintenance.
- Current stock of 40,000 trees is increasing each year with the added cost
of pruning on a 10-year cycle.
- Golf infrastructure requires significant capital investment that cannot be
funded with green fees.
• A stable and predictable funding stream is needed that adequately supports
existing and current programs and facilities, as well as ongoing
maintenance.
• Programs to improve efficiency and productivity in a resource-constrained
environment should also be explored.
2.4. Maintain and enhance the current Culture, Recreation and Parks systems
• The City provides multiple venues for culture and recreation through various
facilities, programs and infrastructure. The City trail system was identified in
the recent Citizen Survey as one of the highest priority amenities within the
City.
• Priority should be given to maintaining and repairing the existing
infrastructure of parks, recreation centers, trails and cultural facilities.
• Enhancing and expanding existing infrastructure is needed to support a
growing population and demand for these types of services.
• The City should provide innovative, interactive and learning programs and
parks.
• We must also leverage regional partnerships to ensure effective
connections.
2.5. Plan, design, and implement citywide park and trail improvements
• Trails have been identified by residents as one of the highest priority
amenities provided by the City. At current funding levels, trail build-out will
take approximately 22 years to complete.
• Explore alternatives that accelerate the trail system completion.
2.6. Develop a clear strategic definition and description of the City’s role in
the culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other community
organizations
• With the Lincoln Center, Gardens on Spring Creek, and Museum of
Discovery, the City provides programs and services to the community
beyond traditional parks and recreation centers.
• A clear strategic direction is needed to the guide the growth and expansion
of these amenities, and to deliver resources in a thoughtful, deliberate,
planned approach.
• In addition to providing high quality and diverse cultural programs and
opportunities, the City also supports the visual and performing arts and
promotes the visibility of arts and culture in the community.
• The City promotes, encourages and stimulates cultural development and
participation, recognizing that artistic and cultural opportunities are essential
to a vital and creative community.
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2.7. Promote a healthy community and access to nature
• Fort Collins enjoys a unique appeal based on our open spaces, access to
mountains, parks and trail system, high quality school system, and an
individual identity separate from neighboring communities. Fort Collins is
perceived as the destination of choice in Northern Colorado for
entertainment and dining, and was once the shopping destination in the
region.
• Maintaining the positive and unique character of the City while we transition
from a large town to a small city will require thoughtful and careful planning
and compromise.
• Expanding and enhancing City open space lands and the trail network will
increase access to nature, as will maintaining the City’s urban forest and
promoting community gardens and local food production.
3. Economic Health
3.1. Align economic health goals across all levels of the organization and
refine and agree upon the economic tools the City uses
• Consistency and a common understanding of the Economic Health goals
and objectives is needed to ensure efforts are focused on those projects
and programs that support these goals and objectives.
• Develop and articulate economic health policy and goals that are agreed to
by all decision makers.
• Utilize economic health policy and goals to guide the direction of programs
and initiatives.
3.2. Improve policies and programs to retain, expand, incubate, and attract
primary employers where consistent with City goals
• Competition for primary employers has increased regionally based on
available lands and incentive options.
• Continue to support and develop programs and practices that reinforce a
strong sense of place and desirable local amenities.
• Evaluate and develop policies, programs and tool kits that support the City’s
Economic Strategy and community values.
3.3. Support workforce development & community amenities initiatives that
meet the needs of primary and innovative employers
• Primary and secondary employers are increasingly challenged to find and
attract skilled workers in technical and vocational areas of manufacturing
and healthcare sectors.
• Support and encourage programs and policies that promote and develop
training opportunities.
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• Support and encourage programs and policies that foster partnerships with
regional and state workforce development organizations.
3.4. Improve effectiveness through collaboration with economic health
oriented regional partners
• The region enjoys the efforts of multiple organizations working to improve
economic conditions within the region including CSU, Rocky Mountain
Innosphere (RMI), Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation
(NCEDC), and various cluster organizations.
• Develop and implement a unified strategy to define the roles, overlap,
synergy and approach to improve the overall effectiveness of the various
programs and initiatives deployed by all groups.
3.5. Sustain high water quality to support the community and water
dependent businesses
• The City is nationally recognized as the microbrew capital of the country,
and technology manufactures also have a significant presence. Both of
these are the result of a high quality and reliable water resource.
• Maintain and develop initiatives and programs to protect watersheds and
resources to ensure long-term water availability at competitive rates.
3.6. Maintain utility systems and services, infrastructure integrity, and stable
competitive rates
• The City’s low energy costs and high reliability, due to the underground
system, provides an advantage in attracting and retaining energy-intensive
industries. Maintaining this cost advantage is important to retaining existing
primary employers within the city.
• Maintain competitive rate structure for utility customers.
• Maintain and improve infrastructure with an eye to future trends.
3.7. Support sustainable infill and redevelopment to meet climate action
strategies
• Build out within the City’s growth boundaries is expected over the next 20-
30 years. Growth will be denser and taller than historical norms and
additional infrastructure will be needed to support remaining open field
development.
• Develop and promote development policies and practices that are consistent
with climate action goals and strategies.
• Develop and promote development policies and practices that bridge the
tensions inherent with infill development.
3.8. Preserve the City’s sense of place
• Fort Collins enjoys a unique appeal based on our open spaces, access to
recreation, parks and trail system, and quality school system. Fort Collins is
a destination of choice in Northern Colorado for entertainment and festivals.
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• Maintain the positive and unique community character while we transition
from a large town to a small city through planning and compromise.
• Expand and enhance City open space lands and trail network.
• Enhance Downtown character and influence appropriate redevelopment of
Midtown.
3.9. Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for citizens and
business interacting with the City
• Fort Collins touches businesses from start to finish. Being efficient and clear
to those navigating our processes helps build stronger relationships and
enhances our reputation as a place to do businesses.
• Maintain and improve systematic processes to encourage business
retention, expansion and creation.
3.10. Address downtown parking issues identified in the adopted Parking
Plan, including funding, convenient access to Downtown, and integrated
transit and alternate mode solutions.
• Creating and maintaining a parking system that meets the needs and
expectations of both visitors and businesses will continue to be a challenge
as growth occurs.
• Increase public access to convenient parking.
• Identify a sustainable funding source, including partnerships, to address
identified current and future parking structure needs throughout the
community.
• Provide parking at key locations to maximize effectiveness of integrated
transit and alternate mode solutions.
• Design parking structures in a manner that is compatible with their urban
context, yet still meets functional needs.
4. Environmental Health
4.1. Improve wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and
other urban streams
• The Poudre River has multiple and, at times, competing demands from
various users. It is also a natural amenity and ecosystem to be carefully
nurtured and maintained.
• Given multiple stresses on the ecology of the Poudre River, there will be a
need for local and regional investments if river health is to be maintained
and/or improved.
• The Poudre River is the lifeblood of Northern Colorado’s economy; efforts to
improve the environment will be enhanced by strategies that also address
economic needs.
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4.2. Achieve environmental goals within the Sustainability Assessment Tool
• Develop consistent organizational capability to effectively implement and
utilize the Sustainability Assessment Framework and Toolbox for City
decisions while increasing transparency and fostering greater integration
across City departments.
• Create a decision framework that identifies social, environmental and
economic decision implications and optimizes Outcomes.
4.3. Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement initiatives
• Fort Collins’ ground-level summertime ozone levels continue to be among
the highest along the Front Range. Surveys indicate 21-32% of Fort Collins
households have a member suffering from respiratory disease. Oil and gas
exploration continues to increase in the region, causing an increase in air
pollutant emissions.
• Indoor air quality is typically more than 70% worse than outdoor air; 70% of
Fort Collins buildings have high radon levels.
• Strategies, programs and requirements that improve indoor and outdoor air
quality are needed.
4.4. Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by creating a built
environment focused on green building and mobile emission reductions
• Forty-one percent of US energy consumed in 2011 was by residential and
commercial buildings. Energy efficiency and conservation is the most cost-
effective approach to reduce building-related consumption and GHG
emissions.
• Need building code, green building programs and energy conservation
programs that drive efficiency and conservation, and reduce GHG
emissions.
• Need long-term planning for climate change mitigation and adaptation
strategies.
4.5. Demonstrate progress towards achieving net zero energy and zero waste
within the community and the City organization
• Fort Collins currently diverts about 58% of our waste stream, yet the tons of
waste to the landfill increased from 2011 to 2012. The landfill currently has
approximately 15 years of remaining life, with an estimated replacement
cost of $80M or more.
• Existing buildings are responsible for more than 80% of the community
electricity and natural gas use, account for two-thirds of Fort Collins’ GHG
emissions, and cost around $150M per year to operate. Significant
opportunities exist through efficiency and conservation -- the most cost-
effective approach -- to reduce impacts.
• Fundamental shifts away from coal-based electricity and fossil fuel use
toward increased renewable energy will be needed to meet community GHG
and energy goals.
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• Education, training, regulations and incentives are needed to address and
achieve both net zero energy and net zero waste goals.
4.6. Engage citizens in ways to educate and change behavior towards more
sustainable living practices
• The majority of Fort Collins residents lack awareness and understanding of
the impacts of climate change, and of sustainable living opportunities at the
personal and community level.
• Locally relevant and understandable messaging and education about
environmental issues and opportunities is needed to engage the community,
including parts of the community that normally do not get involved, and to
support a shift in behavior and daily practices on the part of the broader
community.
4.7. Increase the community’s resiliency and preparedness for changes in
climate, weather and resource availability
• Extreme events will continue to impact Fort Collins residents, infrastructure
and resources. A multi-pronged approach to increase awareness and
integrate planning efforts is necessary to address negative economic
impacts, resource constraints, business continuity and public health and
safety, and to improve the overall response and resilience of this
community.
• Additional awareness and consideration of future climate impacts need to be
integrated into current and strategic city planning.
• Ongoing monitoring of climate science and evolving climate modeling will be
necessary and will assist in future course corrections and additional strategy
identification.
4.8. Protect water quality, and implement appropriate conservation efforts
and long-term water storage capability
• The watershed acts as a primary water treatment facility, so monitoring and
protecting our watershed is critical.
• The City is nationally recognized as the microbrew capital of the country. In
addition, technology manufactures have a significant presence. These key
local industries and others rely on a high quality and reliable water resource.
• While the City’s water consumption per capita has declined approximately
25% over the past 10 years, anticipating additional stress on water
resources means additional conservation measures, education and
programs are needed.
• Initiatives and programs are needed to balance water supply and demand in
the face of a changing climate and increasing population, ensuring it is
available long into the future and during times of drought.
4.9. Meet or exceed all environmental regulations
• The Colorado Department of Health is renewing the effluent discharge
permits of the City’s two wastewater facilities. More stringent regulations for
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nutrient, metal, temperature and ammonia are anticipated. It is also
anticipated that more stringent state regulations will be implemented in the
next few years.
• Water infrastructure improvements are needed to meet GHG reduction
goals.
• Maintaining and improving the City’s current infrastructure of water facilities
and pipes, combined with a commitment to always exceed all water and
wastewater regulations, is a high priority to the City.
4.10. Conserve and restore habitat and land
• There are opportunities to enrich the biological diversity and resilience of
City-owned properties, especially Natural Areas.
• Investments can continue to be made in restoration and rehabilitation efforts
that lead to a richer biota that is characterized by native plants and animals.
• The City will continue to acquire land and water for habitat-related purposes.
5. Safe Community
5.1. Provide facilities and training capabilities to enable a high-caliber police
force
• As the community reaches full build out and a population of approximately
225,000, the type and volume of crimes and community support will change,
requiring additional police resources and skill levels.
• While keeping current with innovative and best practices, Police Services
will focus on training staff in methods and practices consistent with the
needs and issues within the community.
5.2. Optimize the use of technology to drive efficiency, productivity, and
customer service
• Computers and mobile devices improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
various services across the City, and particularly in public safety.
• The City’s approach is to create the right technology platforms in an
integrated way while minimizing the development of isolated functionality
where possible.
• Technology often comes with an added cost, so the City will balance this
cost with the benefits in a way that prevents the use of technology for the
sake of technology, and instead creates real, tangible benefits to the
organization and community.
5.3. Align staffing levels to deliver services that meet community
expectations and need; and increase public safety operational efficiency
• The majority of residents surveyed (81%) are satisfied with the City’s level of
effort in public safety and emergency response. A data-driven methodology
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to determine the necessary police staffing should be used to sustain the
level of public safety as the City grows.
• Using timely and accurate data, Police Services will deploy resources to
identify, prevent and address crime trends and quality-of-life issues in the
City.
• The City will continue to provide a safe built environment including well-lit
buildings, streets and parking lots; safe design and inspection of facilities;
clean, well-kept non-residential areas; and visible presence of safety
personnel.
• Reliable, efficient electric power is a critical and foundational service for
residents and businesses.
• Police Services will respond to emergency calls for service (priority one)
within five minutes 75% of the time, and Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) will
respond within 5 minutes 45 seconds at least 90% of the time.
5.4. Protect life and property with natural, aesthetically pleasing flood
mitigation facilities through building codes and development regulations
• Stormwater master plans exist for all basins within Fort Collins.
Development over the years has caused many of these plans to be less
than current. The software these plans were developed on is out of date and
no longer supported.
• Funding for the needed improvements was deferred and many current
projects are unable to proceed or are asked to fund the necessary
improvements.
• The stormwater master plans, planning tools and funding requirements
should be reviewed and updated. Funding alternatives should be identified
and a plan should be developed to create funding to implement necessary
regional improvements.
5.5. Develop and implement emergency preparation, response and recovery
plans across the organization in collaboration with other community
efforts
• The September 2013 flood was handled professionally by all parts of the
City. However, it was identified that a Citywide emergency response and
recovery plan is needed.
• Representatives of each involved department need to develop the
appropriate documentation and understanding of how to respond to an
emergency.
• A method needs to be established to keep department knowledge current
and accurate through review and drills on a periodic basis.
• Prioritizing employee training opportunities and regular certification audits
will ensure the workforce is prepared to respond to emergencies at any time.
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5.6. Improve motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety; and safety within all
other modes of travel
• The number of bicycle and vehicle collisions has increased with the increase
in population and bicycle riders.
• Safe travel is desired for all residents, and the City will work to decrease
total traffic crashes to stated quarterly targets. When crashes occur, the City
will identify specific causal factors that can be addressed in the built
environment to reduce future accidents.
• Appropriate programs, policies, infrastructure improvements, and
educational resources are needed to reduce traffic accidents and
bike/vehicle accidents, as well as to promote responsible driving and
bicycling.
5.7. Use data to focus police efforts on reducing crime and disorder within
the community
• Using timely and accurate data, Police Services will deploy resources to
identify, prevent and address crime trends and quality-of-life issues in the
city.
• Additionally, they will enforce the existing laws in a professional and
compassionate manner to address community problems.
5.8. Improve community involvement, education and regional partnerships to
make our community safer and stronger
• Local and regional coordination is essential to a safe community so that all
emergency response teams are aligned.
• Offers should maximize the resources of local, regional and federal
agencies to address safety issues.
• Partnerships should continue to support key enforcement and educational
programs such as animal control, mental health, substance abuse,
detoxification, victim assistance, youth programs and programs to reduce
recidivism.
• Efforts to foster public-private partnerships to address community safety,
and programs that foster a sense of community pride and involvement
should be continued.
• The City could optimize and leverage volunteers as cost-effective staff
resources and citizen advocates.
5.9. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide fire and emergency
services
• When a fire breaks out, the goal is to contain it within the room of origin. To
enhance citizen safety, the goal is to increase containment in the room of
origin to 80%.
• Development review services ensure that new construction, redevelopment,
and building are consistent with the International Fire Code.
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6. Transportation
6.1. Improve safety of all modes of travel
• The number of bicycle and vehicle collisions has increased with the increase
in population and bicycle riders.
• Vehicle accidents have increased 15% in Fort Collins since 2008.
• Appropriate programs, policies, infrastructure improvements, and
educational resources are needed to reduce traffic accidents and
bike/vehicle accidents.
6.2. Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended hours,
improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers
• Residents identified transportation and enhanced transit as high priorities
during community outreach sessions and in the 2013 Citizen Survey.
• A fully functioning transit system requires a level of service that allows the
rider to move across the city in a timely manner and without concern for the
transit schedule.
• Service levels should cover the City geographically and should be available
at times that support the work and leisure needs of riders.
6.3. Create long-term funding certainty for street maintenance and the overall
transportation system
• Currently, the majority of street maintenance is funding by two sunsetting
taxes – the ¼-cent street maintenance tax and 33% of KFCG.
• Street maintenance is a core service of the City and a high priority to
residents.
• A stable, consistent funding source is needed to provide long-term stability
for the street maintenance program.
• There is no ongoing, predictable funding source for needed transportation
capital improvements. A ten-year, project-specific ¼-cent sales tax is not
sustainable, and does not allow for flexibility when opportunities present
themselves. A consistent funding source is necessary to plan and execute
critical infrastructure needs.
6.4. Fill the gaps and improve the current transportation infrastructure while
enhancing the aesthetic environment
• Street maintenance and our infrastructure of intersections and pedestrian
ways are a high priority to the Fort Collins community.
• The City has a significant number of bridges, culverts and irrigation ditch
crossings that are old and in need of repair and rebuilding.
• Quality infrastructure continues to be a focus, including safe, well-
functioning, high quality streets, bikeways, sidewalks and trails.
6.5. Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and
information to benefit both individuals and the business community
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• The City will leverage intelligent technology to maximize system capacity
and efficiency.
• To increase system efficiency and safety, infrastructure deficiencies must be
remedied.
• City transportation systems are designed to provide accessibility to
employment, education and health care by offering a variety of effective
transportation choices beyond automobile use.
• High quality transportation infrastructure will help retain and attract primary
employers.
6.6. Create and implement long-term transportation planning to enhance
citizens mobility, support environmental goals, and help local and
regional transportation networks operate at a high level of efficiency
• Where practical, complete action items identified in 2004 Transportation
Master Plan.
• Update Transportation Master Plan to reflect critical changes and
opportunities that have evolved since 2004.
• Continue defining and designing key corridors for transit and vehicle
movement.
• Maximize linkage between on-street and trail bicycle and pedestrian
connections, including key grade-separated crossings.
6.7. Support efforts to achieve climate action goals by reducing mobile
emissions and supporting multiple modes of transportation
• Lessen single-occupant vehicle use to reduce mobile emissions by:
Increasing transit service opportunities to lessen mobile emissions
Supporting bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements to
ensure usable and efficient modal choices.
Working to ensure linkage and connectivity between modes to
maximize system effectiveness.
Supporting alternate-fuel vehicles in the City fleet and within the
community where practical.
Exploring demand management strategies to lessen auto dependency.
7. High Performing Government
7.1. Improve organizational capability and effectiveness – professional
development, leadership, change management, strategic thinking, fiscal
literacy, and staff engagement
• Delivering services to Fort Collins residents occurs because of the capability
and competency of staff. Providing opportunities to improve individual skills,
knowledge and leadership through professional development programs will
improve the organization’s capacity and capability to deliver the outcomes
and services of the City Strategic Plan.
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7.2. Improve core Human Resource systems and develop a total reward
system
• Compensation programs, position definitions, organizational structure, and
performance management systems all play a significant role in the attitude
of staff and ultimately the culture of the organization.
• Improvements in these systems can/will drive improvement in the
organizational capability to deliver the outcomes and services of the City
Strategic Plan.
• Key systems and processes on which to focus include compensation, job
analysis and performance management.
7.3. Align similar jobs and skillsets across the organization to address
succession planning and career progression
• Similar positions across the City have evolved in isolation and
independence. Staff lacks an understanding of upward opportunities, career
progression is difficult to identify, and similar positions have different skill
requirements and organizational levels.
• An assessment of like positions across the organization to develop standard
position expectations, skill set requirements, and progression opportunities
will develop a stronger, more capable workforce.
7.4. Strengthen methods of public engagement and reach all segments of the
community
• The city has begun to pursue methods of reaching traditionally hard-to-reach
populations, including youth, seniors, Hispanic and low income residents.
• These efforts supplement the more traditional outreach to boards and
commissions, the business community, the environmental community and
general residents, which will continue.
7.5. Optimize the use of information technology to drive efficiency and
productivity, and to improve services
• The organization is becoming increasingly reliant on technology. IT budgets
continue to grow at a rate higher than revenue and other expenditures.
Technology provides the opportunity to improve productivity and customer
service.
• IT resources should be focused on those areas that drive the greatest
improvement in customer satisfaction and operational productivity.
7.6. Enhance the use of performance metrics to assess results
• Significant progress has been made in defining appropriate metrics to track
progress and success in achieving the City’s Strategic Outcomes, objectives
and departmental goals.
• A data warehouse has been developed to house all metric information and
provide easy reporting to various audiences.
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• Further work is needed to weed through existing metrics, and to ensure the
right metrics are in place, and that various leaders review and act on the
information provided by the metrics
7.7. Develop and implement enterprise wide processes in appropriate areas –
“Plan, Do, Check, Act” (PDCA) process improvement tool, safety,
strategic planning, council and strategic plan tracking tool, budgeting,
project management
• Organizational effectiveness can be improved by standardizing select
processes, where the tools, skills, and activities of a process are understood
by all.
• PDCA has been adopted as the continuous improvement methodology to be
used across the organization. The steps, tools and knowledge of how to do
PDCA need to be defined, training needs to occur, and leaders need to
understand their role in helping staff operationalize PDCA methodology in a
consistent manner across the organization.
• Other processes that should be consistent across the enterprise need to be
identified, agreed upon and then institutionalized across the organization.
7.8. Assess effectiveness of safety initiatives, develop and implement safety
initiatives to achieve safety goals, and continue to focus on employee
health and wellness
• The City’s Recordable Accident Frequency (RAF) and Days Away
Restricted or Transferred (DART) rates are significantly higher than the
average municipal organization and private organizations. The average cost
per claim is much lower than both of the norms. However, the DART rate
indicates a substantial cost in lost or restricted time.
• Data indicates that, while our incidents are less severe, the rate of incidents
leaves significant room for improvement.
• More prescriptive measures are needed to quickly change the organizational
culture and sensitivity to creating safe work practices and a safe work
environment.
7.9. Improve productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, customer service and
citizen satisfaction in all areas of the municipal organization
• Exceptional service is driven by an efficient, effective, and productive
government. Through operational excellence initiatives that focus on these
qualities of public service, the City will continue to develop and implement
effective processes and systems with a strong focus on continual
improvement.
7.10. Implement leading-edge and innovative practices that drive performance
excellence and quality improvements across all Service Areas.
• The organization lacks a systematic process for encouraging, evaluating,
and implementing innovative and leading-edge ideas. In addition, the
concept of “intelligent risk-taking” has not been clearly defined.
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• An organization-wide system should be developed and deployed to fund,
pilot and implement innovative ideas, and to provide training to encourage
intelligent risk-taking.
7.11. Proactively influence policy at other levels of government regulation
• The City plays a critical role in influencing local, state, and federal policy that
impacts our ability to achieve key outcomes.
• Through the legislative policy agenda and participation in legislative and
regulatory stakeholder groups, the City will proactively, rather than
reactively, influence policy outcomes.
7.12. Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical
behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the public trust
• The organization places a strong value on maintaining the public trust and
has articulated high expectations regarding ethical behavior. However, there
is not a systematic process for reporting unethical behavior and ethics
violations for City employees.
• An organization-wide ethics program to clarify expectations regarding
specific behaviors will further embed our organization’s core values into the
culture and reinforce accountability.
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Appendix B: Strategic Objectives Linkage Across Outcomes
Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
1.1. Improve access to a broad range of
housing that is affordable
3.3
1.2. Preserve the historical character of
the community
3.8
1.3. Direct and guide growth in the
community through appropriate land
use and development review processes
2.4, 2.5
3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8,
3.10
4.4, 4.7, 4.10 5.3, 5.4 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
1.4. Preserve access to nature and the
City’s sense of place
2.4, 2.5, 2.7 3.3, 3.8 4.1, 4.10
1.5. Promote a healthy and resilient local
food system
3.3 4.6, 4.7
1.6. Leverage and improve collaboration
with other human and sustainable
service agencies
3.4 4.6 5.8 6.2
1.7. Expand organizational and community
knowledge about diversity, and embrace
cultural differences
2.6 3.3 5.1, 5.8 7.4
1.8. Develop clear, strategic definition and
description of the City’s social sustainability
role within the community
3.1, 3.3 5.8 7.4, 7.7, 7.10
1.9. Address neighborhood parking issues
6.4, 6.5
1.10. Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services,
innovative enforcement techniques, and
voluntary compliance with City codes and
regulations
3.8 5.4
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
1.11. Foster positive and respectful neighbor
relationships and open communication, as
well as provide and support conflict
resolution
5.8
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
2.1. Improve low-income citizen access to,
and participation in, City programs and
facilities
5.7, 5.8
2.2. Develop marketing strategies that drive
optimal attendance and revenue
2.3. Develop Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) funding alternatives for partially
subsidized facilities and programs
7.1
2.4. Maintain and enhance the current
Culture, Recreation and Parks system
1.4 3.3, 3.8 4.1, 4.6, 4.10 5.4, 5.7, 5.8 6.1, 6.5, 6.7
2.5. Plan, design and implement
citywide park and trail improvements
1.4 3.3, 3.8 4.1, 4.10 5.4, 5.7, 5.8 6.1, 6.5, 6.7
2.6. Develop a clear strategic definition and
description of the City’s role in the culture
and arts while leveraging partnerships with
other community organizations
3.3, 3.4, 3.8
2.7. Promote a healthy community and
access to nature. 1.4, 1.5 3.3, 3.8 4.1, 4.6, 4.10
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
3.1. Align economic health goals across all
levels of the organization and refine and
agree upon the economic tools the City uses
4.2, 4.4 7.7
3.2. Improve policies and programs to
retain, expand, incubate, and attract
primary employers where consistent with
City goals
7.11, 7.12
3.3. Support workforce development and
community amenities initiatives that meet
the needs of primary and innovative
employers
3.4. Improve effectiveness through
collaboration with economic health oriented
regional partners
3.5. Sustain high water quality to support
the community and water dependent
businesses
4.1, 4.8 5.9
3.6. Maintain utility systems and services;
infrastructure integrity; and stable,
competitive rates
4.7, 4.8, 4.9 5.4, 5.5
3.7. Support sustainable infill and
redevelopment to meet climate action
strategies
1.3, 1.4 4.4 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
3.8. Preserve the City’s sense of place
1.3, 1.4, 1.10 2.4, 2.5, 2.7
4.1, 4.4, 4.7,
4.10
5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6,
5.8
6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6,
6.7
3.9. Provide transparent, predictable and
efficient processes for citizens and
businesses interacting with the City
7.4, 7.5, 7.9,
7.12
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
3.10. Address Downtown parking issues
identified in the adopted Parking Plan,
including funding, convenient access to
Downtown, and integrated transit and
alternate mode solutions.
1.9 6.4, 6.5
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
4.1. Improve wildlife habitat and the
ecosystems of the Poudre River and other
urban streams
1.4 2.7 3.5, 3.8
4.2. Achieve environmental goals within the
Sustainability Assessment Tool
7.7
4.3. Implement indoor and outdoor air
quality improvement initiatives
1.4 2.7 3.3, 3.7 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7
4.4. Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions by creating a built environment
focused on green building and mobile
emission reductions
1.3, 1.9, 1.10 3.2, 3.7 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7
4.5. Demonstrate progress toward achieving
net zero energy and net zero waste within
the community and the City organization
3.7 7.5, 7.10
4.6. Engage citizens in ways to educate and
change behavior towards more sustainable
living practices
1.4, 1.5 2.7 6.2, 6.5, 6.7 7.4
4.7. Increase the community’s resiliency and
preparedness for changes in climate,
weather and resource availability
1.3, 1.5
3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6,
3.7
5.4, 5.5, 5.9 6.7 7.7
4.8. Protect water quality, implement
appropriate conservation efforts and long-
term water storage capability
3.5 5.5, 5.9
4.9. Meet or exceed all environmental
regulations
3.5 5.4, 5.5 7.6, 7.11
4.10. Conserve and restore habitat and land 1.4, 1.3 2.4, 2.5, 2.7
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
5.1. Provide facilities and training
capabilities to enable a high-caliber police
force
7.1
5.2. Optimize the use of technology to drive
efficiency, productivity and customer service
4.5 7.5, 7.9
5.3. Align staffing levels to deliver services
that meet community expectations and
needs, and increase public safety
operational efficiency
1.10, 1.11 3.2, 3.3, 3.8 7.4, 7.6
5.4. Protect life and property with natural,
aesthetically pleasing flood mitigation
facilities through building codes and
development regulations
1.3 3.7, 3.8 4.7, 4.10
5.5. Develop and implement emergency
preparation, response and recovery plans
across the organization in collaboration with
other community efforts
3.3, 3.5, 3.6 4.7 7.1, 7.7
5.6. Improve motorist, pedestrian and
bicyclist safety, and safety within all other
modes of travel
2.7 3.3, 3.8 6.1, 6.7
5.7. Use data to focus police efforts on
reducing crime and disorder within
community
7.5, 7.6
5.8. Improve community involvement,
education and regional partnerships to
make our community safer and stronger
1.6, 1.11 7.4, 7.11
5.9. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to
provide fire and emergency services 1.1 3.2, 3.3 4.7
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
6.1. Improve safety of all modes of travel
5.6
6.2. Improve transit availability and grow
ridership through extended hours, improved
headways, and Sunday service in
appropriate activity centers
2.7 3.2, 3.3, 3.10 4.3, 4.4, 4.6
7.5, 7.6, 7.9,
7.10
6.3. Create long-term funding certainty for
street maintenance and the overall
transportation system
1.3, 1.4 7.7, 7.11
6.4. Fill the gaps and improve the current
built out transportation infrastructure while
enhancing the aesthetic environment
1.3, 1.4
3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8,
3.10
6.5. Improve traffic flow for all modes of
transporting people, goods and information
to benefit both individuals and the business
community
1.4, 1.9 3.3, 3.6, 3.10 4.4 5.6
6.6. Create and implement long-term
transportation planning to enhance citizens
mobility, support environmental goals, and
help local and regional transportation
networks operate at a high level of
efficiency
1.3, 1.4 3.3, 3.8, 3.10 4.4
6.7. Support efforts to achieve climate
action goals through reduction of mobile
emissions and supporting multiple modes of
transportation
1.9 2.7 3.7, 3.10 4.4
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
7.1. Improve organizational capability and
effectiveness – professional development,
leadership, change management, strategic
thinking, fiscal literacy and staff
engagement
7.2. Improve core Human Resources systems
and develop a total reward system
7.3. Align similar jobs and skillsets across the
organization to address succession planning
and career progression
7.4. Strengthen methods of public
engagement and reach all segments of the
community
1.6, 1.10 2.1 3.3, 3.8, 3.9 4.5, 4.6 5.3, 5.8 6.6, 6.7
7.5. Optimize the use of information
technology to drive efficiency and
productivity, and to improve services
3.3, 3.9 4.5 5.2, 5.7 6.2
7.6. Enhance the use of performance
metrics to assess results
2.2, 2.6 3.2
4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8,
4.9
5.3, 5.7 6.2, 6.6, 6.7
7.7. Develop and implement enterprise wide
processes in appropriate areas – "Plan, Do,
Check, Act" process improvement tool,
safety, strategic planning, council and
strategic plan tracking tool, budgeting,
project management
2.3 3.1, 3.2, 3.9 4.2 5.5 6.6, 6.6
7.8. Assess effectiveness of safety initiatives,
develop and implement safety initiatives to
achieve safety goals, and continue to focus
on employee health and wellness
2.7
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Indicates primary outcome area
Indicates other applicable outcome areas
Strategic Objective
Community and
Neighborhood
Livability
Culture and
Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental
Health
Safe Community Transportation
High Performing
Government
Alignment of Strategic Objectives with Outcome Areas
7.9. Improve productivity, efficiency,
effectiveness, customer service and citizen
satisfaction in all areas of the municipal
organization
2.4 3.9 5.2, 5.3, 5.7, 5.8 6.2, 6.5, 6.6
7.10. Implement leading-edge and
innovative practices that drive performance
excellence and quality improvements across
all Service Areas
1.8, 1.10 2.5 3.2, 3.4 4.2, 4.5 5.1, 5.2, 5.7 6.6, 6.7
7.11. Proactively influence policy at other
levels of government regulation 3.4 4.9 6.3
7.12. Promote a values-driven organizational
culture that reinforces ethical behavior,
exercises transparency and maintains the
public trust.
3.2, 3.9
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City Council Work Session
February 25, 2014
After Council Retreat
(approximately 7:00 PM)
CALL TO ORDER.
1. Lincoln Corridor Plan Update. (staff: Amy Lewin, Pete Wray; 10 minute staff presentation; 50
minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to update City Council on the status of the Lincoln Corridor Plan. Staff
invites feedback and direction on the proposed Preferred Alternative design, transit phasing,
neighborhood projects, and next steps in the planning process.
OTHER BUSINESS.
ADJOURNMENT.
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:
STAFF:
February 25, 2014
Amy Lewin, Transportation Planner
Pete Wray, Senior City Planner
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Lincoln Corridor Plan Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to update City Council on the status of the Lincoln Corridor Plan. Staff invites feedback
and direction on the proposed Preferred Alternative design, transit phasing, neighborhood projects, and next
steps in the planning process.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. What feedback or questions does Council have on the proposed Preferred Alternative design?
2. What comments and direction does Council have regarding the proposed transit phasing or neighborhood
projects?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Lincoln Corridor Plan is a 12-month planning project to develop a long-term multi-modal roadway design for
Lincoln Avenue from Jefferson Street to Lemay Avenue and to identify related improvement projects in the study
area. The planning effort is focused on developing:
• A community-driven corridor vision for Lincoln Avenue
• A preferred multi-modal roadway design
• Recommendations for implementing infrastructure projects in the surrounding neighborhoods
• Preliminary project costs
• Project funding options and phasing
• Implementation strategies and actions
Previous planning efforts, such as the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan (1999), the Northside Neighborhoods Plan
(2005), and the Pedestrian Plan (2011) noted existing infrastructure deficiencies in the Lincoln area.
Subsequently, the Lincoln Corridor was identified in City Plan (2011) as an important “catalyst area” with the
potential for desirable social, economic, and environmental benefits that combines public and private sector
initiatives. The Lincoln Corridor Plan was included in the 2013/14 budget and work program and Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) as a priority project. As both a transportation corridor plan and a strategic
implementation plan, this effort is well positioned to address emerging issues in the corridor and surrounding
neighborhoods, including opportunities for addressing numerous existing infrastructure deficiencies, enhancing
Lincoln as a gateway and connection to Downtown and East Mulberry, and improving safety and mobility within
this corridor.
The Lincoln Corridor Plan represents an overall community-supported vision for the Lincoln corridor and a clear
roadmap for strategies to implement that vision. The Plan not only provides a preferred street design for Lincoln
Avenue (between Jefferson Street and Lemay Avenue), but also addresses a broader context, making
recommendations for related infrastructure projects in the surrounding area that further advance implementation
of existing neighborhood and transportation plans. The Plan will include implementation strategies, an action
plan, potential phasing/timeframes, and potential funding sources.
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The project was initiated in March 2013 and is led by a team of FC Moves and Planning staff, with support from a
multi-departmental Technical Advisory Committee and consultants. The Plan will be presented to City Council for
consideration of adoption in April 2014. The Plan is divided into three phases:
Phase 1 - Vision (April - July 2013) * Complete
Phase 2 - Corridor Design Alternatives (August - October 2013) * Complete
Phase 3 - Preferred Alternative/Implementation Planning (November 2013 - April 2014) * In Progress
The Phase 1 project efforts were documented in a memo provided to Council dated August 27, 2013
(Attachment 1) and included documentation and analysis of existing and future conditions, summary of the
project’s robust community engagement, and development of a corridor vision.
During the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 the project team developed an initial Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
Analysis and Summary of this early brainstorming effort. This TBL analysis helped guide the development of
alternatives, community engagement, and the development of evaluation criteria. More recently, the TBL
Analysis and Summary were updated to reflect the Preferred Alternative and Implementation approaches
(Attachment 2).
Recent Community Engagement
Community engagement since the last work session in October included the third Stakeholder Group meeting, as
well as many one-on-one and small group meetings with businesses and residents in the corridor. The project
team also visited with Boards and Commissions. The project posted an online survey January 17-31
(approximately 170 respondents), and hosted a Public Open House January 23 (69 attendees); a summary of the
survey and Open House is in Attachment 3.
While the initial Preferred Alternative generally received support from the public, key stakeholders recently
identified a few remaining concerns to address, including:
• Need for existing driveway accesses
• Need to accommodate truck movements
• Concern about potential congestion
• Strong desire by some residents to maintain driveway access from front of residences
In response, Staff refined the Preferred Alternative to accommodate the needs of existing businesses and
residents, and to provide a flexible framework that responds to future potential development. An example of this
flexibility is illustrated in the Preferred Alternative that accommodates existing business driveway access for
current operations, while identifying future options for driveway consolidation upon redevelopment. Input from
business owners and residents, with corresponding responses from staff are summarized in Attachment 4.
Alternatives Analysis/Evaluation (Phase 2)
In Phase 2, the project team developed and shared three draft corridor design alternatives with the public based
on the Vision defined in Phase 1. The vision statement is as follows:
The new Lincoln will be recognized as a Great Street1: an active and vibrant destination that
celebrates our history and is a model for sustainability.
These three alternatives were evaluated with a variety of factors, including performance criteria, level of
community support, cost, and triple bottom line considerations. The performance criteria were based on a set of
five objectives. These objectives emerged from the project goals and vision statement. For each of the objectives,
key criteria were developed that support each objective:
Objective #1 - Improve Multi-Modal Mobility
Objective #2 - Improve Safety
Objective #3 - Create Active Street Environment
1 As defined by Allan B. Jacobs in Great Streets (1995)
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Objective #4 - Enhance Appearance
Objective #5 - Incorporate Sustainable Street Design Practices
These five objectives are organized into an alternatives evaluation table, which also includes considerations of
cost as well as community support (Attachment 5). The evaluation table includes a "Base Alternative", which
includes both the existing condition (which does not meet street standards) and the 2-lane minor arterial street
standards. These provide a baseline by which the alternatives could be compared.
Because the available right-of-way and adjacent land uses vary, the corridor was divided into three segments for
the alternatives:
• West Segment - Jefferson Street/Riverside Avenue through 1st Street (including the Lincoln Bridge)
• Central Segment - 1st Street through 3rd Street (fronting the Buckingham neighborhood)
• East Segment - 3rd Street through Lemay Avenue
See Attachment 1 for a map of the segments. The three corridor design alternatives from Phase 2 incorporated
various approaches to median widths and breaks, on-street parking, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These
alternatives were presented and discussed at the October 22, 2013 Council Work Session (summarized in
Attachment 6).
Preferred Alternative (Phase 3)
Based on the alternatives evaluation results described above, including costs and community support, the project
team developed a draft Preferred Alternative by combining and refining the components of the alternatives for the
West, Central, and East segments of the corridor that best supported the corridor vision.
Key elements of the Preferred Alternative include:
• Two travel lanes
• Buffered bike lanes
• Wide sidewalks (generally 10’ on north side, 8’ on south side)
• Special pavement materials to enhance aesthetics and improve safety at driveways and intersections
• Transit stops and shelters
• On-street parking in select locations
• Generous landscaped median
• Streetscape amenities such as gathering areas, furniture, lighting, and art in public places
• New Lincoln bridge design with an enhanced connection to the Poudre River
• Low Impact Development (LID) applications to improve stormwater drainage and water quality
• Reduction in speed limit to 30 mph (existing is 35 mph)
The project team continued to meet with property and business owners and neighbors along the corridor to get
feedback on the draft plan as the design evolved. A key part of this review included coordination of existing and
future driveway access and potential right-of-way adjustments along the corridor. The Preferred Plan describes a
phased approach for access and right-of-way changes to ensure existing conditions can work and also
accommodate future redevelopment. The Preferred Alternative provides a solid framework for the future of the
roadway with the flexibility to adapt as the corridor evolves. The Preferred Alternative plans and cross-sections
are provided in Attachment 7.
The project team identified a menu of streetscape amenities to include in the preferred design to support the
desired vision of an active and attractive street environment. Several of these amenities, including gathering
areas, special pedestrian crossing treatments, and locations for art, are shown in the Preferred Plan. Examples of
additional amenities, such as street lighting design, furniture, and entry monuments are shown in Attachment 8.
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Transit
Since the October Work Session, the study team further assessed the various transit phasing options, including
continuing the existing service on Lincoln (routes 5 and 14), enhancing existing service, adding a modified
Downtown Circulator route (“Lincoln Shuttle”), adding the Lincoln Shuttle with a custom vehicle (e.g., rubber-tired
trolley or innovative bus vehicle), and finally expanding to the full Downtown Circulator as described in the
Transfort Strategic Operating Plan. A phased approach to service improvements is recommended, in concert with
the increased development and demand expected in the corridor. For more details see Attachment 9.
Other Neighborhood Projects
In addition to the development of a design for Lincoln Avenue, another key component of the Lincoln Corridor
Plan is to identify appropriate neighborhood infrastructure improvements and other projects that can be
implemented in the area separate from the street reconstruction project. These are smaller projects that address
longstanding existing deficiencies and enhance neighborhood livability. Some of these projects were already
identified in previous plans (e.g., Northside Neighborhoods Plan, Pedestrian Plan), and some projects are new
ideas that have arisen during this public process.
The list of potential neighborhood projects was refined to best align with the corridor vision and objectives and
meet realistic expectations for implementation. Examples of neighborhood infrastructure improvements and other
projects are shown in Attachment 10 and include:
• New and interim sidewalks (e.g., 3rd Street, east side of Lemay)
• Enhanced pedestrian crossings (e.g., Lemay)
• Transit stop improvements (e.g., Vine Drive just west of Lemay)
• Neighborhood gateways
• Signage/wayfinding plan for the breweries to reduce brewery traffic through the neighborhood
These neighborhood improvements are important in addressing longstanding deficiencies in the area and could
be implemented independently of the Lincoln Avenue improvements.
The Lincoln Corridor Plan takes into account the planned realignment and improvements to Lemay Avenue and
Vine Drive, as well as the related grade-separated crossings, as defined in the Master Street Plan. Several of the
projects identified in the Lincoln Corridor Plan will help inform the plans for Vine and Lemay as that design
progresses in the future.
Next Steps in the Planning Process
The next steps are to complete Phase 3-Preferred Alternative/Implementation Planning and finalize the plan
document that summarizes the entire project and that will be presented to Council in April. Remaining Phase 3
items include addressing project costs, benefits, and phasing; potential funding options; and final implementation
strategies and actions. Community engagement will continue throughout the process.
Project Costs, Project Benefits, and Funding Options
The preliminary estimated cost for reconstructing Lincoln is approximately $19 million (with $5 million of the total
associated with the new Lincoln Bridge). The cost will be updated when the Preferred Alternative is finalized, and
a detailed cost breakdown and potential phasing options will be included in the final plan.
The benefits of supporting funding and implementation of the Lincoln project are significant. This project is
identified in City Plan as an important catalyst project for the area and is included as a prioritized action item in
the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The new Lincoln Corridor will be an attractive and active street environment
that is a source of community pride. Specifically, the Lincoln Corridor design will:
• Address existing infrastructure deficiencies
• Support economic activity
• Encourage new development and redevelopment
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• Enhance the existing historic neighborhood
• Provide an attractive gateway to the Downtown and East Mulberry corridors
• Improve and enhance safety and mobility
• Incorporate best practices in sustainability
A sample of potential funding options includes:
• Dedicated sales tax (next round of Building on Basics)
• Downtown Development Authority
• Street Oversizing Fund
• Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
• General Fund
• State and federal grants
The Lincoln Corridor Plan process has also provided an opportunity to advance other neighborhood-related
improvements in the area. Securing funding for these smaller projects could be addressed in the near-term (e.g.,
in the 2015/16 budget process) and is important to address safety, connectivity, and to celebrate the historic and
cultural qualities for the existing neighborhoods. Implementing these projects will also advance the work done in
previous plans and address longstanding concerns within the neighborhoods. The project team is continuing to
finalize the list of neighborhood projects, associated costs, and potential funding options available.
Preliminary Implementation Strategies
The project deliverables include preliminary design for Lincoln Avenue, as well as a prioritized list of suggested
projects to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. The Lincoln Corridor Plan will include a plan for
implementation that lays out strategies and specific actions to take to implement the identified projects. A key step
to implementation will be to secure funding for Lincoln Avenue design and construction and for the neighborhood
improvement projects, as full funding for these projects has not yet been identified. Preliminary implementation
strategies include:
Lincoln Avenue
1. Secure funding
2. Finalize potential phasing
3. Prepare final design/construction plans and obtain approvals
4. Acquire right-of-way
5. Conduct construction operations to minimize impacts to businesses and residents
Neighborhood Improvements
6. Secure funding
7. Implement phased transit enhancements/improvements (see Attachment 9)
8. Implement neighborhood-related infrastructure improvements (see Attachment 10)
9. Implement other programs and projects in area
The project team is currently identifying specific actions associated with each strategy; these will be refined over
the next few weeks and incorporated into the Lincoln Corridor Plan.
Community Engagement
Key community engagement milestones during the rest of the project include:
February 2014
• Transportation and Planning Projects Open House (February 20)
• City Council Work Session (February 25)
March 2014
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• Stakeholder Group Meeting #4 (March 5)
• Boards and Commissions Review and Recommendations
April 2014
• Council consideration of adoption of Plan (April 1)
ATTACHMENTS
1. Study Area Map (PDF)
2. TBL Summary Analysis (PDF)
3. Online Survey and Open House Summary (PDF)
4. Staff Responses to Public Input (PDF)
5. Alternatives Evaluation Table (PDF)
6. Work Session Summary, October 22, 2013 (PDF)
7. Preferred Alternative (PDF)
8. Streetscape Amenities (PDF)
9. Proposed Transit Phasing (PDF)
10. Neighborhood Projects Table (PDF)
11. PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
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Triple Bottom Line Analysis
Project or Decision: Lincoln Corridor Plan – Stage in Planning
Process: Phase 3 - Preferred Plan Evaluated by:
Lincoln Corridor
Project Team and
Social Economic TBL Team Environmental
STRENGTHS:
Implements City Plan components
Is consistent with recent Master Street Plan downsizing of
Lincoln from 4-lane to 2-lane arterial – Supported by
neighborhoods
Neighborhood cohesiveness - amenities celebrate historic
qualities of existing neighborhoods
Public engagement, increased understanding of
neighborhood values, may lead to rebuilding trust
Increased street activity and connectivity – active
streetscape
Safe environment, walkable community - "eyes on the
street"
Driveway access for businesses was designed to both
support existing and future needs and potentially improve
safety
Maintains residential driveway access and provides
resident amenities (e.g., on-street parking, landscape
buffer)
Beautifying gateways - enhanced gateway to Downtown
and to East Mulberry Corridor
New design supports reducing speed limit, which could
improve overall safety
Plans for more frequent transit connection to Mason
Corridor MAX and Downtown
Transit options may discourage cut-through traffic in
Buckingham Neighborhood street network
New opportunity for corridor identity through streetscape
amenities
Strong integration of art in public places, which will enhance
cultural & aesthetic value of adjacent neighborhoods and
businesses
Opportunities for people to connect to nature and observe /
learn about natural systems in adjacent Poudre corridor
and pocket areas
Proposes implementation of neighborhood projects that
address longstanding concerns
STRENGTHS:
Implements City Plan components
Affected neighbors may have increased property values
Reduced risk of flooding with improvements
Increased street activity and connectivity
Safe environment, walkable community
Flexibility incorporated into design that supports new
development and redevelopment opportunities while
supporting existing businesses
More attractive street and gateways – enhances economic
potential for Downtown and East Mulberry areas
May enhance ridership potential on Mason Corridor/MAX and
transit overall
Ties into Woodward enhancements associated with proposed
development components
New opportunity for universal design (infrastructure)
Form Completed January 8, 2014 This form is based on research by the City of Olympia and Evergreen State College
Triple Bottom Line Analysis
Project or Decision: Lincoln Corridor Plan – Stage in Planning
Process: Phase 3 - Preferred Plan Evaluated by:
Lincoln Corridor
Project Team and
Social Economic TBL Team Environmental
LIMITATIONS:
Potential continued impacts to Buckingham neighborhood
relating to cut-through traffic
Increased activity within the neighborhood may lead to
perceived lack of safety, e.g., from increased transient
traffic
Lack of access to businesses because of street
improvements
Money spent on street project should not preclude funding
for neighborhoods related projects
Traffic concerns/impacts on Buckingham Neighborhood
during construction
Proposed reduction in speed limits could frustrate drivers
used to higher speeds in corridor
LIMITATIONS
Impacts to businesses in the area and close to Old Town due
to construction
Some locations have less convenient access to businesses
because of street improvements (e.g., due to medians
restricting turn movements)
Green street features and street amenities increase project
costs
Investment made here takes away from another area – priority
of public dollars
Operations and Maintenance for streets and parks department,
may increase level of effort and cost based on preferred design
LIMITATIONS:
Construction often generates dust, carbon emissions, and
consumes substantive fossil fuel resources
Increased activity due to construction can discourage wildlife
travel and establishment in the area
OPPORTUNITIES:
Recent public engagement has created a strong dialogue
with the neighborhood and public – new best practice
Will be the first “New Great Street” project – if successful,
may create similar street opportunities across FC
Neighborhood cohesiveness - opportunity to improve
neighborhood collaboration
Increase aesthetics, more beautiful street
Improved health benefits created by encouraging more
cycling and walking
Can offer new destination opportunities, i.e. brewery
district, cultural/historical district, landmark building
showcases
Could develop new partnerships and collaborations with
breweries and future breweries
Could become a catalyst project for Northside
Neighborhoods
May enhance community pride
Attractive streets tend to attract high quality developments
and higher paying employment
New transportation vehicles may be prototyped within the
district near Woodward
Form Completed January 8, 2014 This form is based on research by the City of Olympia and Evergreen State College
Triple Bottom Line Analysis
Project or Decision: Lincoln Corridor Plan – Stage in Planning
Process: Phase 3 - Preferred Plan Evaluated by:
Lincoln Corridor
Project Team and
Social Economic TBL Team Environmental
improve flood protection and overall community resilience
New education and awareness programs and signage
could minimize impacts of cut-through traffic in
neighborhood
THREATS:
Increased traffic volumes impacting existing neighborhoods
If outreach efforts do not succeed, could lose neighborhood
engagement and trust
Potential gentrification of neighborhoods by new
development/redevelopment – potential impact on property
values/taxes
Vine and Lemay intersection creates a transportation
bottleneck near the new corridor – interim transportation
solutions may be necessary
Creating “gateway” to downtown may increase use,
changing integrity and feel of residential neighborhood
Right-of-way (ROW) negotiation sensitivity by businesses
Without funding for implementation of neighborhood
projects, neighborhood trust could be impacted
THREATS:
Floodplain - property damage, high potential
If vision does not drive funding opportunities, then what?
Vine and Lemay intersection creates a transportation
bottleneck near the new corridor – interim transportation
solutions may be necessary along Lemay Ave
ROW acquisition in select locations is part of achieving project
vision but at the same time, impacts should be minimized
Potential gentrification of neighborhoods by new
development/redevelopment – potential impact on property
values/taxes
Could detract from other commercial corridors in the
community by focusing on this area
THREATS:
Increased activity due to construction can discourage wildlife
travel and establishment in the area
Future flooding in area
NOTES:
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Attachment1.b: TBL Summary Analysis (Lincoln Corridor Plan Update)
Online Survey #3
Preferred Plan Summary
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Lincoln Corridor Plan - Online Survey #3 Preferred Plan
January 17-31, 2014
Approximately 170 Respondents
Introduction
The draft Lincoln Corridor Plan has been developed over the past 10 months with
opportunities for public input throughout. It provides a vision for the Lincoln Corridor as
well as strategies to implement the vision. The Plan includes a proposed street design
for Lincoln Avenue (between Jefferson Street/Riverside Avenue and Lemay Avenue)
and also makes recommendations for related projects in the surrounding area.
The purpose of this survey is to get additional public input regarding the proposed street
design, transit options, and possible neighborhood projects. This input will be used to
finalize the draft plan before the City Council reviews the plan in March. This survey
should take 10-15 minutes; thanks in advance for your input.
ATTACHMENT 3
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Online Survey #3
Preferred Plan Summary
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Study Area Map
1. Do you live in the Lincoln Corridor (shown on the map above)?
Value Count Percent
Yes 17 9.8%
No 157 90.2%
Statistics
Total Responses 174
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Online Survey #3
Preferred Plan Summary
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2. Do you own a business or work in the Lincoln Corridor (shown on the map
above)?
Value Count Percent
Yes 23 13.3%
No 150 86.7%
Statistics
Total Responses 173
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Online Survey #3
Preferred Plan Summary
4
Preferred Alternative – Introduction
The project team has prepared a draft Preferred Alternative design for Lincoln Avenue,
based on an evaluation of the three earlier alternatives, including costs and community
support. This proposed draft reflects a combination and refinement of components of
the previous alternatives for the West, Central, and East segments of the corridor that
best support the corridor vision.
3. The key elements of the Preferred Alternative are listed below. Please select
the top 3 elements that are most important to you.
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Buffered bike lanes Wide sidewalks Streetscape amenities New Lincoln bridge All Others
Value Count Percent
Two travel lanes 30 6.0%
Buffered bike lanes 134 26.9%
Wide sidewalks (generally 10’ on north side, 8’ on south side) 56 11.2%
Special pavement materials to enhance aesthetics and improve safety
at driveways and intersections
25 5.0%
Transit stops and shelters 26 5.2%
On-street parking in select locations 17 3.4%
Generous landscaped median 29 5.8%
Streetscape amenities such as gathering areas, furniture, lighting, and
art in public places
53 10.6%
New Lincoln bridge design with an enhanced connection to the Poudre
River
81 16.3%
Low Impact Development (LID) applications to improve stormwater
drainage and water quality
24 4.8%
Reduction in speed limit to 30 mph (existing is 35 mph) 23 4.6%
Statistics
Total Responses 171
Average Responses per
Person
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1 ,,,,
1 As long as we don't forget anything to help the handicap.
1 Don't do share the road bike lanes. Make them separate.
1 Greetings, who is paying for all this? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I don't think two travel lanes will be enough to accommodate traffic efficiently.
1 I like it very much.
1 I want to be able to ride my bike home from ODells safely when I am shithoused.
1 Important to plan for needed turn lanes throughout corridor
1 Make it more bike friendly! dont waste money on aesthetics...
1 Nice to see simple signs pointing towards the breweries as they are a top tourist draw
1 Reducing the speed limit and enforcement of it will make much more beautiful our street thanks.
1 Since I just moved here (with my bike) I am anxious to have safe areas to ride on!
1 The vision here should be to accommodate ever increasing traffic, both bike and car.
1 Would actually like to see four travel lanes - or at least a turn lane to encourage mobility.
1 need to be pleasing to the eye. smooth flow of traffic. biker and ped safety.
1 peace on earth
1 please make it easier for bikes to cross Lincoln Bridge with traffic.
1 use roundabouts at intersections
1
Definitely need to separate traffic from bike traffic (commonly associated with Odell/New Belgium/FC
Brewery/ Funkwerks). Improving the aesthetics of this corridor will significantly help with the tourism industry-
it is essentially Brewery Row for many visitors.
1
the speed limit should be reduced to 24 mph and the car lanes should be narrowed to slow traffic and
improve safety for bikes. The city should work to get a developer to build interesting housing on top of the
giant parking lot for newer lab office. parking lots should not be a part of Lincoln Ave. And there should be
more housing 2 to 5 stories high
1
Safe crossings and bike travel are very important on a street that has so much truck traffic. I don't mind
diverting truck access/traffic off Lincoln where possible. A trail that connects Odell's to New Belgium and
avoids the neighborhood is also very important.
1
Not having curbs in the middle of the street and narrow turn ways making travel in a pickup impassable.
Eliminating trees in the center of these curbs wasting precious water that is needed for Agriculture in LC and
in the future the roots will be cracking pavement. This city has the worst parking and most costly and
wasteful beautification I have ever seen. Go to Albuquerque and see how drought plants and rock can be
used. Go to Cheyenne and see how the parking lots can have slanted parking and wide enough drives to
accomodate two pickup. This City doesn't want country people to come to town, it is painful to see the waste
of our Ag water.
1
I don't live in the corridor but my business and home are very close. I do ride my bike through the corridor
from home to work.
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1 Actually, all of these elements with the exception of the Special Pavement Materials are worthy for inclusion.
1 Glad the focus is not just on cars but also bikes/pedestrians/transit Is a trolley being considered?
1
Absolutely not to the median. There are too many businesses and neighborhood streets to turn into that a
median would be an inconvenience and visibility hazard. Wider bike lanes, especially on west part are
definitely needed.
1
Stakeholders who operate businesses in the area are expecting that traffic volumes expected over the long
term will be accommodated by the design. Overcommitment of the available right of way to amenities will
make it more functional as a park than as a key arterial serving those business, which it is.
1
I don't live or work in this area, although I do travel here often for work and leisure. I would greatly like to see
the bike paths improved and make it more rider friendly.
1
Why does this town insist on doing large projects like this (and Timberline between Drake and Prospect and
Prospect by the ponds) and pave the driving surface in asphalt just to mill it and overlay it 5 to 7 years later?
Do it right and concrete that shit so it lasts 20 years without major maintenance! Concrete and asphalt are
roughly the same price with today's oil prices; this isn't the 70s, people!
1
Lincoln will play a big role in the future of Fort Collins with the Woodward facility and the breweries. It should
be a welcoming street for visitors, residents, and staff at the companies located along/near Lincoln.
1
Our town has always been bike-friendly. Of late, we have started to see some disturbing events involving
collisions with motor vehicles and bicycles. In my opinion, any plan for the Lincoln corridor that takes into
account increased isolation and safety of bicyclists will be welcome.
1
Although the idea of a landscaped median sounds nice, it takes up real estate that will be badly needed for
traffic management. With all of the Woodward traffic coming we need at least 2 lanes each direction to
support the traffic.
1
In its current state, the bridge is very unsafe for bicyclists. Bridge improvements should include safer
passage for cyclists between old town and the breweries.
1
the Lemay-Lincoln stoplight is way too favorable for Lemay traffic causing the Lincoln traffic to back up
unreasonably during higher traffic times - very frustrating to be on Lincoln at times
1
There should be a roundabout (traffic circle ) at Lemay and Lincoln. I thought we were concerned about air
quality and reducing exhaust emissions.
1 if I could list 4 important elements, 2 travel lanes would make the list (as long as a bike lane were included)
1
Focus on encouraging foot and bicycle traffic. And mass transit access. Safety first with an effort to provide
aesthetic connections to the natural features (river, green areas, parks, etc) as an alternative to cars, noise
and pollution.
1
All are important to make it work. A generous landscape median is least important to me and should only be
wide enough to provide an adequate pedestrian refuge at crosswalks. Do not want turf grass unless it is in
an area that people are going to walk on - waste of water and energy for mowing, as well as fertilizers that
may pollute water.
1
While I like the idea of a landscaped median, I am concerned about the lack of left turn lanes to access
businesses. I also think there is too much right of way dedicated to shoulder landscaping
1
I attended the open house last week and was surprised at the extravagance of the proposed project! I like
the landscaping and grass on the sidewalk sides of the road but feel strongly that the median should be
much more accommodating for cars making left turns when heading east. It is my understanding that
Colorado Rules of the Road do not permit cars to drive over into bike lanes/shoulder to go around cars
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Is there any way to save the trees on the south side - save a strip of landscape? Median would not have to
be continuous, it could be smaller islands to allow some left turns. Sidewalks would not have to be more than
7'.
1
We'll need at least two travel lanes. Traffic isn't superb here, and there will be a large increase in traffic
Woodward will bring with employees and trucks... A median would be pretty, and I am for making things look
better around here, but not being able to turn left out of our parking lot for me (and for delivery trucks) is a
deal-breaker. The Lincoln bridge is dangerous for cyclists in its current form, and occasionally over-imbibed
bikers from the breweries can get too close to cars.
1
The connection to Link Lane on the east end of the east section is screaming out to become a roundabout!
Please incorporate roundabouts in more intersection uprgade projects!
1
The amount of car traffic on this stretch will increase dramatically when Woodward is finished. We need to
accommodate that with parking, adequate entrances and exits from the businesses and safe bike lanes. If
we need to take away the width of medians or sidewalk width to accomplish this, that should be one of the
priorities. Updating the bridge will contribute to this train of thought as well.
1
We live in the midtown area (Drake & Shields) and enjoy riding our bikes downtown frequently during nice
weather. The enhanced Lincoln area would add another biking destination to our route and offer safer travel
to the breweries in the area.
1
LEMAY AVE BETWEEN LINCOLN AND JUST NORTH OF VINE IS A MILLION TIMES WORSE THAN
LINCOLN. THOSE POOR PEOPLE HAVE TRAFFIC JAMS IN FRONT OF THEIR HOMES ALL DAY LONG
AND THE TRAINS MAKE IS EVEN WORSE!!!!
1
It all sounds great. I think you should retain street parking for the residents along the street. Good bicycle
access is a must.
1
Although I don't personally live in the neighborhood, I've been attending almost all of the meetings about this
project and it would be of interest to be sure that there is safe access to Lincoln Avenue for the residents of
the Buckingham / Andersonville / Via Lopez neighborhoods.
1
All elements mentioned above sound ideal. Protecting and celebrating the Poudre River is important at this
location in the city. Public safety is also important given the nature of the businesses along the road.
1
As someone who bikes on this road often, I would LOVE to see the Lincoln bridge widened. It is terrifying to
ride right now.
1
I think it would be cool if south side of Lincoln could be closed for pedestrian walkway Sunday mornings Apr-
Oct
1
Why are you trying to change the name of Lincoln Street to "Lincoln Avenue"? Smacks of gentrification. You
have already ruined this area for residential and commercial purposes by allowing Woodward to occupy
many acres of prime real estate in the area. More of the same --- mismanagement and poor planning by the
FC City govt. What is going to happen to Team Petroleum?
1
The largest demographic in our city is 50+. Any bike considerations should include use of e-bikes to
accomodate this population who bike-commutes to work, play, etc.
1
Improvement of the Lemay/Vine intersection in the study area is highest priority as I travel this area daily and
see very dangerous driving habits and traffic patterns increasing at this intersection.
1 Move traffic through this area. Don't get so cute on design that you turn this into a choke point
1
If Lincoln is to remain a two lane road, please add a central left turn lane to allow traffic flow to continue
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Value Count Percent
Very satisfied 97 55.8%
Somewhat satisfied 48 27.6%
Neutral 12 6.9%
Somewhat dissatisfied 10 5.8%
Very dissatisfied 5 2.9%
Not sure 2 1.2%
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Very satisfied 55.8%
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1 1 lane we with a median is ridiculous.
1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 Asphalt driving lanes SUCK and will start to pothole and crack within a few years of service.
1 Bikes for days
1 DO SOMETHING ABOUT LEMAY FROM LINCOLN TO NORTH OF VINE!!!
1 Get rid of the landscaped center medium and replace it with a turn lane
1 Greetings, who is paying for all this? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I am very happy to see these ideas. Lincoln Ave. is a prime bicycle commuting route.
1 I like the buffered bike lanes - they will help with cyclist safety
1 I like the wide bike lane next to the sidewalk. Walkers on the bike paths are dangerous.
1 I would like the bicycle buffer to be more substantial than just different colored concrete.
1 Incorporate roundabouts at intersections.
1 LOVE the separate paths for walkers and cyclists!
1 Landscape zone is under-utilized
1 That looks safer for my drunken bike ride.
1 The 3' bicycle buffer should include a physical separation of some kind (e.g. curb).
1 This is a great design but I feel the bike lanes should be protected by more than just a buffer.
1 This is exactly what I had in mind! Don't skimp on the trees!
1 Uncertain about access to Poudre trail for eastbound cyclists - hoping for safe/pleasant access.
1 We need turn lanes and ideally more lanes to support traffic.
1 Wow!
1 insufficient attention paid to meeting traffic support needs for employers on Lincoln
1 more traffic lanes or street parking?
1 vehicle lanes are too wide
1
Please make sure the intersection at Willow is well marked for bikes and peds. Will the trees in the
landscaping at Willow intersection make it hard for traffice to see pedestrians coming off the sidewalk onto
crosswalk?
1 I don't understand how there can be enough width to accommodate all of these lanes and landscaping
1
I'm concerned that with the construction of the Woodward complex two lanes will not be enough to
accommodate the increase in traffic. I'm sure you have thought of this already, but I just wanted to mention
it.
1 The railroad crossing on willow street is extremely hazardous to northbound bicyclists especially when wet.
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What will the City do in terms of landscaping and materials so this doesn't end up looking like "Anywhere,
USA"?
1
Does this plan take into account the additional traffic around the POUDRE River and on the trail if a water
park is developed? I've heard conversation about a kayaking course (like Confluence Park in Denver) near
the Engine Lab. This area could be a major entry point for peds and bikes.
1
Was expanding the road to 4 lanes from Riverside/Jefferson ever discussed? It might help ease congestion
from the buses and extra traffic expected with the improvements.
1 I would prefer for this to be 4 lanes of traffic. With added population, the traffic is going to get worse.
1
I'd prefer the bike lanes be separated from the traffic. With all the truck traffic on this street I still think it's
dangerous for cyclists. Otherwise looks good. Could move center median to sides to buffer bike lanes.
1 I especially like the improvements at the intersection with Willow and the potential bridge replacement.
1
Colored concrete buffer is awesome. I also like the entry mindset, monument, bridge, etc Is there signage?
Median and cross walks are very nice as well.
1
Love the bike lane with buffer (PLEASE bring this to more streets!), median, and enhanced landscape
zones.
1
Looks like a nice wide multi-use corridor How tall is the concrete buffer between the bike line and travel
lane? Is the median similar size to Mountain Ave? Could the median be converted to a trolley track?
1
I am curious about the benefit of the large median between the cars? Also, I cannot see how it indicates
improved access to the Poudre Trl from Lincoln?
1
I think we need to use the center median area for another lane for traffic, parking and/or turning lanes. Since
there is one lane going each way, traffic will back up during the busy commuting hours with the increased
volume of traffic.
1
While I love the bridge enhancements, I think too much shoulder ROW is given up to landscape zones.
Designs must recognize this is an industrial use area too, trucks and cars will always be part of the equation.
1
Would like the buffer between travel and bike lanes to be even more pronounced, such as a raised buffer
(NOT with a curb); or, constructed of a material that would read differently to a driver, if a car drifted into the
area. Thank you for making it a different color.
1
Just to confirm, the bridge over the river needs to be expanded. It is barely pedestrian friendly and a true
danger for bicyclists.
1
don't understand the need for the median between the two vehicle lanes. A small buffer between bike
lane/street is nice.
1 I think the landscaped median is far too elaborate and large. I think that space could be used elsewhere.
1
Even though the buffers are a good solution, I would consider it safer for cyclists if bike lanes were not on
the road but actually directly next to the pedestrian sidewalk. There would be a wider gap between car traffic
and bikes. As per the above image, the bike lane could be moved right next to the pedestrian path as an
extra path and the landscape green stretch could be between the bike lane and the road for car traffic.
1
i love green space as much as anyone, but this seems excessive. Between medians and "landscape zones"
there is now almost 60' of vegetation, wider than the existing street!
1
I really like to see some unique landscaping in this area. Try some new plants in designs, maybe lean
towards natives, or make a pollinator garden. The plants can be marked and help the public understand the
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Will there be adequate crossings for pedistrian traffic from north side to south side of street? Looks like a lot
of zones to cross to me. However, the landscape zones are very important to me as well as the medians.
You know how people like to j-walk!
1
Eliminate the curbs and the trees and make the lanes double so you can drive a pickup in them. Stop
wasting water!!!!! This is absolutely BS! It will be congested and impassable!
1
Concerned that access points to business won't be guaranteed. Need to protect those businesses. And what
happens when a big truck pulls in? Does all traffic stop? Need turn lanes versus boulevards.
1
Awesome job on buffered bike lane design. This is one of the more scary roads I bike on regularly. Seems
like there are more trucks on this road because of all the auto-shops, junkyards, etc on this side of town.
1
The bike lane should be paved, not concrete. It isn't specified in the design, but concrete becomes very
bumpy.
1
The buffered bike lanes are a real plus. They need to be of a durable material that will not throw debris into
the bike lane (should be paved or concrete).
1
Why are you trying to change the name of Lincoln Street to "Lincoln Avenue"? Smacks of gentrification. You
have already ruined this area for residential and commercial purposes by allowing Woodward to occupy
many acres of prime real estate in the area. More of the same --- mismanagement and poor planning by the
FC City govt. What is going to happen to Team Petroleum?
1
What will this mean for residences on Lincoln? Will the widening of this street take away from their
homes/businesses?
1
Absolutely need turn lanes at Lincoln and Riverside. With increased car traffic in the area you should not be
removing ways to leave the area. Also need something for the train crossing near Riverside. When the train
is switching tracks here it can block Lincoln, Linden, and Willow, essentially blocking the entire end of town
for 20 minutes or more. Traffic piles up, just like at Lemay and Riverside. I'd love something for vehicles to
bypass the tracks, but how about a pedestrian overpass to start?
1
I Like the bike and ped aspects. I would leave enough space in the central median to get two more car lanes
if required in the future.
1
Near 1st street and just before entering the west side of the bridge, you have crossing areas. First, will there
be flashing lights for pedestrian crossing, stop signs, or stop lights at either of those crossing areas?
Second, I see that there is not an easily accessible way to get from the southside (driving/riding directional
east) bike lane along the bridge onto the Poudre River trails. Is there going to access on the southside to the
trail or some type of crossing area to turn left into the trail entrance to go north?
1
Traffic at Ranch-Way store would be difficult for peds, too many customers using retail store and parking in
front of mill. Colored pavement idea is stupid, it doesn't last very long.
1
Do you need all the landscape zones. Thinking of water resources and maintenance costs to the city.
Perhaps using art or other lower maintenance options.
1 I'm not sure that there is a current need or possible future need for the sidewalk on the South side.
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7. How satisfied are you with the Preferred Alternative design for this segment?
Value Count Percent
Very satisfied 78 45.4%
Somewhat satisfied 56 32.6%
Neutral 19 11.1%
Somewhat dissatisfied 10 5.8%
Very dissatisfied 6 3.5%
Not sure 3 1.7%
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Total Responses 172
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1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 ASK THE PEOPLE ON LEMAY WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE
1 Again stop with the waste, eliminate the curbs and trees that take precious water!
1 As long as left turns are allowed on all of these intersections.
1 Bike lane placed between travel lane and parking lane is a safety concern
1 Don't like the parking
1 Eliminate the parking and utilize smaller driveways, 24' wide maximum.
1 Greetings, How Do the people in the area feel about all this? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I don't like the parking lane on the street.
1 I would like to see pedestrians with a landscape buffer between them and the street.
1 Incorporate roundabouts at intersections.
1 Looks good and very future focused
1 Multiple lanes of traffic would be preferred, but the parking is nice.
1 Need more lanes for traffic.
1 Need turn lane
1 Same problem with just one lane. This street should be designed to carry traffic.
1 See previous comment about curb in bike buffer.
1 Thank you for adding parking. I think this should be extended through the whole design.
1 This Pete guy is pretty awesome.
1 What does "ROW" mean?
1 Worried that bike lane is sandwiched between parked cars and traffic
1 go planners!
1 insufficient attention paid to meeting traffic support needs for employers on Lincoln
1 more road surface, less median to allow room for a turning lane.
1 multiple travel lanes or street parking?
1 same comment
1 sidewalks should be included not 'potential'
1 there is no buffer between the parked vehicles and the bicycle lane.
1
Is a one foot door zone buffer enough space? Doors typically open more than one foot, and if two bikes are
riding side-by-side, there is potential for a conflict.
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Please make sure that residents of the area have adequate access to their homes and vehicle parking. The
lower speed limit is a good idea. This will be busy area and subject to increased vehicle traffic despite the
proposals.
1
The same comment applies as to the previous section in which idea the bike path would be more integrated
into the pedestrian stripe and further away from car traffic. In addition, the afore-mentioned idea would
protect cyclist from opening car doors.
1
The following comments are my key feedback for this survey. In November 2012, I was in a bike-car
accident at the intersection of Lincoln and 3rd. I was riding my bike west-bound on Lincoln, and the driver
was on 3rd trying to enter east-bound traffic on Lincoln. When the driver saw a gap in east-bound traffic she
accelerated from the stop-sign on 3rd and ran into me as I was riding by. My feeling is that this happened, as
least in part because she was in a hurry. Nevertheless, my sense is that unless the speed limit in reduces
substantially, the added "visual clutter" of this plan may lead to increased car-bicycle interactions. I would
encourage planners to incorporate design elements that would reduce bike-car interactions.
1
Cannot tell from this if sidewalks continue to north from Lincoln, into the neighborhoods. It would be great if
these neighborhoods received sidewalks, curbs, street lights, etc. Basically if they were more finished.
1
there should be green median separation between the bikes and cars. maybe get rid of green median
between cars and vehicle lanes width to slow traffic. Also, someone should build a cool 4 story lofts above
the giant eye sore In Situ parking lots while keeping most of the parking spaces.
1
New sidewals on 1st and 2nd St.? No one uses the sidewals in the neighborhood because existing sidewals
are so narrow. Everyone walks in the streets.
1
We strive to be "green" yet you insist on paving with asphalt which causes many more pollutants to be
exhausted into the air than its concrete counterpart.
1
I am in support of the of the potential new sidewalk on the East side of 3rd Street, as this would be a way to
help divert some of the traffic around the neighborhood, if it could include a bike trail like the rest of the bike
paths in Fort Collins. A walking history with the use of video and paver stones with the names of the families
who were original residents of the Buckingham neighborhood would be a wonderful addition. Examples of
how this is used can be found with projects that have been implemented in conjunction with the Poudre
Heritage Alliance, as these neighborhoods reside within the Natural Heritage Area. A sculpture suggestion
for placement in the median or in the neighborhood: Children with giant marbles to signify the "Marble Wars"
that use to take place in the Buckingham neighborhood alleys. Please see Cheryl Glanz for more information
on this.
1
I was really pleased with the Entry/Neighborhood Monuments, appreicate that it had Tres Colonias and a
sugar beet to represent the history of the beet workers. Please don't change that.
1
do not like parking along Lincoln Ave, will slow traffic & be more dangerous for bikes. Would prefer a second
travel lane
1
Please make sure that residents have adequate car parking along these streets. In addition to ped and
bicycle safety we need to respect their needs to have access to their cars for work, school, errands, etc. it
would be inappropriate for all the parking to be used by people who are just visiting the neighborhood rather
than permanent residents.
1
I'm concerned about visibility of bikers and pedestrians through the tree-lined median, and afraid the median
might actually increase traffic speeds rather than slowing people down. Special design and safety treatments
at crossings will be very important.
1
Can you make vehicle parallel parking nearest to driving lane so as to not require drivers to cross bike lane
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growth projections? I don't know.
1
Concerned about gentrification of the neighborhood - if they like the new landscaping and buffer - great. If
there are any concerns, it needs to be changed.
1
I would love to see Buckingham park more accessible to children with a variety of (special) needs… northern
FC is lacking
1
Very satisfied with most aspects, but not happy about on street parking because I don't see the need for
additional parking in this area. However, if the need is real, the design looks good.
1
The parking on the right side of the bike lane seems like it's asking for trouble (i.e., accidents with doors,
parked cars pulling out in front of bicyclists, bicyclists having to swerve into traffic, etc.). Placing a protected
bike lane to the far right would protect the cyclists even more. People that park in the cars and need to cross
over the bike lane could do so at their own discretion or at marked crosswalks.
1
I like the crosswalks! Could you consider putting the parking on the outside and the bike lane next to the
curb? Also I worry a bit about now left turn lane for cyclist turning left into Odells.
1
Why are you trying to change the name of Lincoln Street to "Lincoln Avenue"? Smacks of gentrification. You
have already ruined this area for residential and commercial purposes by allowing Woodward to occupy
many acres of prime real estate in the area. More of the same --- mismanagement and poor planning by the
FC City govt. What is going to happen to Team Petroleum?
1
As a resident of Buckingham, I find the the longitudinal parking parallel to Lincoln confusing for cyclists,
pedestrians, and motorists. People regularly park facing both directions and pull out into traffic or U-turn into
opposite traffic. The parking also blocks the view of oncoming pedestrians and cyclists (many of whom ride
on the "wrong" side of the road because they do not feel safe on the opposite (non-residential) side of the
street. I think this arrangement yields more possible opportunities for people, bikes, and cars to collide. That
said, with a proper sidewalk and bike lane on the non-residential side of the street, perhaps more people will
feel safe traveling the "right" way on Lincoln. Also- with the addition of a median, cars may park facing the
flow of traffic on the residential side, which would encourage them to move into the flow of traffic from their
homes.
1
Is anything being done to acquire commercial and old industrial properties in the floodplain? This should be
a priority to preserve and restore a functional floodplain and protect the river from pollution when it floods. I
think this should take priority over the street improvements at the current time.
1
Bikes are still riding in "door" area where cars can open their doors and hit cyclists. I'd prefer the bike lanes
be separated from the traffic and praking. With all the truck traffic on this street I still think it's dangerous for
cyclists. Otherwise looks good. Could move center median to sides to buffer bike lanes.
1
Same bike lane comment. The bike lane needs to be paved, not exposed concrete. Concrete becomes very
bumpy.
1 Seems like a lot of intersections and business access along with on-street parking in this area.
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9. How satisfied are you with the Preferred Alternative design for this segment?
Value Count Percent
Very satisfied 76 44.2%
Somewhat satisfied 57 33.1%
Neutral 18 10.5%
Somewhat dissatisfied 12 7.0%
Very dissatisfied 7 4.1%
Not sure 2 1.2%
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Total Responses 172
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1 1 foot of room is not enough space to prevent cyclists from being hit by car doors opening
1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 Add turn lane
1 Again, same comment! This is insanity!
1 Biking on sidewalks should be reserved for children under 16 years of age.
1 Don't like bike lane between car lanes.
1 Don't like the parking
1 Greetings, who is paying for all this? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I don't like the on street parking.
1 I like the food truck and pedestrian gathering areas.
1 I think I see pockets of street parking which I like becasue it may help civilize traffic.
1 Looks great love the extra food truck and event space, as well as space for art.
1 Love the idea of the permeable concrete parking lane, however the asphalt driving lane sucks!
1 Medians are completely unecessary, and may hinder visibility of on coming traffic.
1 Need more lanes for traffic.
1 Not sure additional parking is worth the safety of the bike lane being compromised.
1 Not sure why there are bikes on the sdewalk?
1 Ok, I think I see the turn lane now into Odell's.
1 The bike lane should be to the far right and should be protected.
1 The median cut is mandatory at ODell Brewing Company.
1 Would be a curb or other physical separation in the bike buffer.
1 You really are going to need four lanes!
1 insufficient attention paid to meeting traffic support needs for employers on Lincoln
1 need more road surface, less median, to allow for a turn lane.
1 odells and hot dogs
1 ped/biker safety near brewery entrances.
1 same comment as before.
1 see previous comment
1
Why is the cross section showing bikes and peds sharing the 10-foot sidewalk? It appears that there's a bike
lane on that side of the street. Mixing peds and cyclists on a sidewalk can be dicey and uncomfortable for
both groups.
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Don't want to see the future sidewalk on third street to be used for the route to go from one brewery to
another. We need to make sure the neighborhood has its privacy. Would like to see the breweries create a
route through their properties. I thought the main entrance for Woodward was to be off Lemay.
1
Are the buffered bike lanes still there? There's no left turn lanes for 3rd street or hydro construction entrance.
Is there a crossing for Woodward employees to get to the food trucks?
1
Looks nice but same issues as before. I'd prefer the bike lanes be separated from the traffic and side street
parking. With all the truck traffic on this street I still think it's dangerous for cyclists. Otherwise looks good.
Could move center median to sides to buffer bike lanes.
1
Have you ever been to a city with traffic? I suggest a trip to Austin to study traffic. This looks like an entrance
street into a small housing Development.
1
Same concern as central-bike lane is surrounded by parked cars and traffic. Good chance for bikes to get
"doored"
1
Very Suburban. No distinction between neighborhood area and commercial area. Why enhance parking
spots that will be covered with cars. Enhanced walkways and sidewalks and crossings are good.
1 Turn lanes? Seems like something for Woodward entry, Odell entry. Need to plan for increased traffic.
1
I like the idea of the potential food truck parking being located to the East of the Buckingham neighborhood
to minimize disruptions for residents.
1
I'm not sure about the future bus stop between Odell's driveway and the neighborhood. There is already a lot
of traffic in this area. It is already difficult to get out of the driveway at 300 E Lincoln with the traffic entering
and exiting the parking lot in addition to the pedestrians and bikes.
1
Map does not show on-street parking, but picture does. I don't see the need for on-street parking in this area.
If the map is right (no on-street parking), I am very satisfied with the design for this segment.
1
I would much prefer to see a dedicated turn lane or acceleration lanes (or both) in this segment. It is often
difficult to enter Odell brewing from the west without holding up traffic in order to make the left into their lot,
and also frequently difficult to exit into traffic from there (particularly if continuing eastbound on bicycle). I do
like the idea of the dedicated food truck area, although if Odell were to ever move locations, this space may
become uncecessary.
1
seperate cars and bikes with green median. maybe get rid of green median between cars lanes and
definitely narrow car travel lanes to slow traffic thereby extending old town
1 Parking looks good, I still think we need to make the median narrower to accommodate car traffic lanes.
1
I wish the bike lane could have been adjacent to the sidewalk, to separate the car & truck parking from the
bike lane and potential bike & driver issues. However, I don't know the negatives/downside of such a design.
(The separated bike lanes I saw in Amsterdam seemed to work great.) I do appreciate the differently colored
buffer and white corner paint in the parking lane. (Not sure drivers will be able to see the white paint though.)
I feel like cyclists were given serious consideration in this design which is greatly appreciated. I also feel the
planners really tried to accommodate everyone equally.
1
bike lane between travel lane and parking lane is a saety concern. Don't show biker riding illegally on
sidewalk.
1
Same concerns about reduction of vehicle access to businesses on the north side of Lincoln if driving from
the downtown core.
1
I don't like the on-street parking, as it opens cyclists up to being doored by the parked cars. Otherwise I like
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Woodword will be and already is significant. The bike lane needs to be paved, not concrete. Not specified in
the design, but concrete becomes very bumpy.
1
I like it, but again I'm worried about safety at intersection and effect of the median on potentially increasing
traffic speeds.
1
Not psyched on the street parking of this segment. I would add bike staples instead. You can fit ten times the
parking for bikes than cars resulting in more customers for the businesses. It is already hard to find bike
parking on this section of Lincoln. Cars parked next to bike lanes result in people get "doored". Also, why
promote parking in front of the breweries, where people are just going to drink and drive...
1 Make vehicle parking nearest to vehicle driving lane, so that vehicles do not have to cross bike lane to park.
1
Why are you trying to change the name of Lincoln Street to "Lincoln Avenue"? Smacks of gentrification. You
have already ruined this area for residential and commercial purposes by allowing Woodward to occupy
many acres of prime real estate in the area. More of the same --- mismanagement and poor planning by the
FC City govt. What is going to happen to Team Petroleum?
1 Same comment as in previous segment, especially with regard to opening car doors into the bike path.
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11. How satisfied are you with the Preferred Alternative design for this segment?
Value Count Percent
Very satisfied 70 40.5%
Somewhat satisfied 63 36.4%
Neutral 15 8.7%
Somewhat dissatisfied 14 8.1%
Very dissatisfied 8 4.6%
Not sure 3 1.7%
Statistics
Total Responses 173
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1 1 foot of buffer space is not enough to prevent cyclists from being hit by car doors opening
1 A median that varies between 6ft and 22ft? Seems like a lot of variance
1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 Add turn lane
1 Again, like the car parking, what if the bus stops could be outside the bike lane?
1 Don't like parking, don't see need for it.
1 FIX LEMAY AND VINE FIRST
1 Getting in and out of The Back Porch is always tricky.
1 Greetings, who is paying for all this? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I do like the permeable pavement!
1 I don't like the on street parking.
1 It would be nice to see a turn into the Backporch from east bound Lincoln.
1 More traffic lanes, less median.
1 Need double lanes to handle traffic
1 Need more lanes for traffic
1 Parallel parking will effect the flow of the bike lane.
1 Same comment as for East A
1 Thanks for providing a cut in the median for Fort Collins Brewery.
1 This section didn't come up on the screen.
1 Too brewery signage??
1 Turn lanes?
1 Would be a curb or other physical separation in the bike buffer.
1 again with the on street parking
1 insufficient attention paid to meeting traffic support needs for employers on Lincoln
1 more road surface, less median, add turn lane
1 narrow car travel lanes to slow traffic at least to 24 mph
1 same comment
1 see previous street paring comment
1 trees are always good
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The travel lane in front of Fort Collins Brewery is odd. It curves rather than being straight. This does not feel
inviting. Again, no distinction between commercial area and neighborhood.
1
It would be nice to have the sidewalks and bike lanes constructed in a manner where they are not rigidly
parallel to the street and this segment is probably the best place to do it. Have a pathway that meanders or
curves around sculpture or landscape features would be preferable to marrying the sidewalk/bike lane to the
road. Also Lemay and Riverside is a very busy intersection and poses challenges for peds and bikes. The
cycling experience on Lemay is very different from what is proposed for Lincoln. How will traffic be calmed
once people turn off Lemay to go west on Lincoln?
1
I hope there will be signage for cyclists & pedestrians to understand cyclists can ride on this section of the
sidewalk. Need a Bike Share station here? Need a charging station for electric cars? Just asking. I did like
the City "trolley" (bus) idea for tourists and other folks heading in and out of Old Town and the breweries. (It
can be added later, too.)
1
Bike lane should not be crossed by any vehicle traffic in order for vehicles to park. please put vehicle parking
nearest vehicle driving lane.
1
Have you ever tried to turn on to Lincoln from Lemay? It's a nightmare with one lane of oncoming traffic due
to the curve in the road, and now you're adding another oncoming lane. Additionally, you're going to have
many people who turn left onto Lincoln and then U-turn at that first intersection to get to
Lambspun/Backporch Cafe, even with the earlier turn lane on Lemay. Also, remember how it's a nightmare
to turn with just on oncoming lane lane?
1
Likely needs 2 lanes each direction. A lot of traffic in the area. More traffic when Woodward opens. Bike
labne needs to be paved, not concrete. Not specified in design, but concrete becomes very bumpy.
1 Pay close attention to Lemay street… as much introduction to the new Licoln corridor would be great
1
Again, I don't see the need for on-street parking and prefer not to have that. But I can't tell if it is part of the
design based on the map.
1
Once again, lose the medians. Extra money for upkeep, worsened visibility, especially for bikers. The lanes
and sidewalks are great, though.
1
I don't like the on-street parking, as it opens cyclists up to being doored by the parked cars. Otherwise I like
it.
1
There has to be a traffic circle at Lemay in order to keep vehicles moving. We do not need more red li8ghts
and idling tailpipes. Aren't you concerned about air quality?
1 When my tires get popped again due to the milling of the asphalt, I'm sending you dipshits the bill.
1
How do you access the Ace Auto Collision and Stor-Mor sites if you are driving east on Lincoln from the
downtown? These are currently vehicle intensive businesses/properties that could be adversely impacted.
Give up some of the landscape ROW to provide left turn access.
1
I am very concerned about bike safety between Lemay and Lincoln- needs to be very clear area for bikes to
turn into Lincoln from Lemay
1
The trick here will be accessing Lambspun while heading west on Lincoln from Lemay, There will be lots of
U turns somewhere...
1
Why are you trying to change the name of Lincoln Street to "Lincoln Avenue"? Smacks of gentrification. You
have already ruined this area for residential and commercial purposes by allowing Woodward to occupy
many acres of prime real estate in the area. More of the same --- mismanagement and poor planning by the
FC City govt. What is going to happen to Team Petroleum?
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what is the entrance point for the cafe and retail on the corner of Lemay and Lincoln? It's hard to turn there
now!
1
Appears that Lambspun/Backporch lose their north access point, I do not agree with removing that. Also
would like to see consideration of relocated Lemay Ave to realign for new intersection at Lemay/Vine.
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Transit – Lincoln Shuttle
Lincoln Avenue is currently served by two Transfort routes, Route 5 and 14, that both
operate at 60 minute frequencies. The transit service on Lincoln is proposed to be
incrementally improved to support development in the area and observed ridership
demand. One of the potential improvements includes adding a new “Lincoln Shuttle”
route that connects Downtown with the Lincoln Corridor, as shown in blue on the map
below. With the addition of the Lincoln Shuttle, Route 14 would move to Riverside
Avenue.
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13. Rate how important the Lincoln Shuttle service is to you.
Value Count Percent
Very Important 23 13.3%
Fairly Important 40 23.1%
Neutral 40 23.1%
SlightyImportant 26 15.0%
Not Important 44 25.4%
Statistics
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Not important 25.4%
Very satisfied 55.8%
Slightly Important 15%
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14. Rate how important the use of a custom vehicle (e.g., rubber-tired trolley or
innovative vehicle) for the Lincoln Shuttle service is to you.
Value Count Percent
Very Important 21 12.1%
Fairly Important 36 20.7%
Neutral 37 21.3%
Slightly Important 30 17.2%
Not Important 50 28.7%
Statistics
Total Responses 174
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1 A custom vechile could be very cool yet also unneeded. The idea of it for tourism is spot on.
1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 Add a turn lane
1 Any type of train will slow down car traffic an then people will star honking the horns.
1 Don't think I would ever use the shuttle as I live close enough to bike those areas.
1 FIX LEMAY AND VINE!
1 Greetings, are the fares being subsidized? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I am in that area very seldom.
1 I am just making a comment to make sure this is working - Lori
1 I generally ride a bike or walk in between those areas.
1 I like the idea of 15 minute frequencies on the Lincoln Shuttle.
1 I like the idea of something fun and unusual!
1 I think it would get used and may prevent drunk driving
1 Interesting idea
1 Lunchtime shuttles to old town would be fantastic.
1 Whatever vehicle is used, it should accommodate bikes in some way.
1 While I bike or drive, the shuttle offers a neat option.
1 Who will fund the shuttle? Nice idea but I am a bit concerned about inebriated passengers.
1 bikes will be used, no need for custom vehicle
1 who would use the shuttle beside out of towners wanting to go to breweries?
1 would like to see transport from mtn/shields to lincoln/lemay
1
Shuttle could include going around to Buckingham street to add New Belgium campus. What a great way to
move visitors and locals - and reduce parking problems and traffic. I see less of a need to move it around
Wally-World (walmart).
1
I often travel this route on my bicycle. However, I strongly support public transit. The current bus stops are
less than inviting.
1
Your Lincoln shuttle will not work with the train situation..unless you build an overpass at Lincoln and
Riverside!
1
I think this is much needed and vital to the project, since you want those Woodward workers to eat
downtown, and this will help connect the breweries with downtown and MAX.
1
This kind of local circulator route is a great idea. Assuming frequency would be adjusted for time/day and
based on ridership.
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I love this idea. Being a business owner in Old Town, this will be key in bringing people to shop, eat, and
meet during or after work. I also can see the neighborhoods utilizing this shuttle to get to Walmart and that
particular shopping area for work and to shop. If a convention center is ever built, this will be a great service
for people attending events. I think this could help shuttle people during DBA events as well.
1
The custom vehicle for the Lincoln Shuttle would be a great opportunity for Fort Collins to show off some
new alternative energy technology, such as biofuels, electric, etc... powered vehicle
1
I recently started using the bus service, but mostly to go to work in the south of FC. I have not learned my
way north yet.
1 Innovative vehicle would be nice, but not if it costs significantly more than a current transfort bus.
1
Not sure that this route is the best for people visiting breweries. Would prefer that it goes north on Linden to
new Belgium, and down 1st Street to Lincoln, and then eventually connect to the destinations further east in
the Airport Industrial area, where incubator breweries are. No significant destinations on east end loop,
besides Walmart and the apartments, which is already served by Route 5. The neighbors will probably not
like a bus in front of their houses, but it could reduce the number of drunken bicyclists if the bus had a trailer
to put a lot of bikes on.
1
This isn't a town that wants more public transit. People either drive their car or ride a bike and I don't see that
changing with the MAX or any other public transit systems.
1
I really like the idea of the trolley. It is certainly symbolic of FC history and has a higher probability of use by
tourists if it doesn't look like the Transfort buses.
1
I don't see using the Shuttle myself; however, I think a shuttle for commuters and tourists (e.g., Woodward
Governor and brewery tours) should be considered. I think the connection to Max is critical. I would
especially love to see people leave their cars behind if they will be drinking, and heading into Old Town to
have dinner. As for the look of the shuttle, I could see the Shuttle being pretty festive. I think people, at least
the tourists, would be much more inclined to take the shuttle if it looked very different from a City bus.
1
I ride a bicycle and have no need for a shuttle in this town. But I like the idea of a "trolley or innovative
vehicle" and would enjoy the spectacle of it.
1
This service should be looked at with public/private sector operations. A transfort service seems too
expensive.
1
I like the idea. I live near the DTC and would definitely use it to get out to Walmart. With the new MAX this
would be a great addition for getting to the breweries. I would suggest you talk with New Belgium to see if
the bus might run up linden circle the Buckingham neighborhood.
1
We most likely wouldn't use it on a regular basis but might serve as a destination to bring guests from out of
town or family who live elsewhere.
1
If a shuttle is used, something special to separate it and add signifigance to it would be desired. Otherwise it
is just another bus route, which serves a purpose, but would not be overly exciting. A trolley or innovative
vehicle would be the preferred option.
1
If you were to do it, it would need to be something special. I don't see myself using it much, but maybe I
underestimate how important it would be for visitors.
1
Frequency is more important than route or vehicle. I imagine that 15 min is the most people would be willing
to wait for a bus.
1
this is a great idea, allowing people to quickly connect to Lincoln Triangle from Max etc. It would be neat to
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Consider expanding the Lincoln Shuttle to Funkwerks and Timberline Rd. Other than that, minimizing
emissions with an alternate vehicle is a great idea.
1
Everything this bus would access is bikable or evey walkable. It seems like consideration should be given for
this proposed shuttle to loop onto Linden St. providing a stop for NBB. That would provide more rider-ship
than other locations in my experience.
1
extend the trolly line on mountain ave and put tracks on lincoln. Buy back the old Fort Collins trolley being
stored in Colorado Springs museum and re-use the north-south tracks in old town
1
I like the idea of the Lincoln shuttle. It would be nice to have something like a trolley or something similar to
keep the Old Town feel, but it's not necessary. Maybe more longer-term goal to add.
1 who are the anticipated users of this additional shuttle? How is it beneficial to the city and the public?
1
The buses and truck traffic are going to destroy those asphalt driving lanes and also decrease their fuel
mileage.
1
I love the idea of a trolley to connect these two areas. This map needs street names on it, I'm having a hard
time knowing where exactly these routes are.
1
I believe that this would be a wonderful option for this part of Fort Collins that would connect the trolley
history from the current West side of Fort Collins to the East side, if this is something that can be budgeted
for the City. Since we can't bring back the actually trolley system that used to exist, it would be a fun
implement for tourism and brings visitors or residents between the breweries in this part of Fort Collins to Old
Town. An audio/video history could be included with this vehicle.
1
I think a trolley would help so there would not be so much foot traffic. I don't like the round barrel that has 6
people while one person is driving while everyone is drinking.
1
Old Town Fort Collins has charm, and it would be wonderful to see improvements and additions preserve the
charm of the town. Having a trolly or innovative vehicle (not an unattractive bus) that connects down town to
the Lincoln Corridor would be a VERY welcome addition. Please consider having a bike rack on the Lincoln
Shuttle.
1
So basically the shuttle goes from Old Town to... Wal-Mart? And those apartments on Lincoln and Lemay?
What broad spectrum of the community is that serving?
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Neighborhood Projects
The Lincoln Corridor Plan also identifies related neighborhood projects within the plan
area (see blue boundary on map below). These are smaller projects that address
longstanding existing deficiencies and enhance neighborhood livability that can be
implemented in the area separate from the street reconstruction project. Some of these
projects were already identified in previous plans (e.g., Northside Neighborhoods Plan,
Pedestrian Plan), and some projects are new ideas that have arisen during this public
process.
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16. Please select your top 3 projects from the list
17.0%
12.0%
25.0%
18.0%
13.0%
15.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Additional street lighting Interim sidewalks lighting New sidewalk connections New pedestrian crossing Transit stop improvements All Others
Value Count Percent
Neighborhood gateway/interpretive signage or monuments (Tres
Colonias)
38 8.4%
Additional street lighting (Lemay Ave) 75 16.7%
Interim sidewalks lighting (Lemay Ave) 52 11.6%
New sidewalk connections (Lemay, 1st Street, and 3rd Street) 112 24.9%
New Pedestrian crossing on Lemay adjacent to the Andersonville
neighborhood (push-button signal)
82 18.2%
Transit stop improvements 58 12.9%
Education program, signage to minimize cut-through traffic in
Buckingham neighborhood
33 7.3%
Statistics
Total Responses 156
Average Responses per
Person
2.9
100%
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17. Please share any other comments; are there any additional projects that
should be on the list?
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1 A transit route dedicated to Lemay all the way south past Trilby.
1 A two-lane street is not enough to handle traffic.
1 Add a turn lane. This is an industrial area
1 FIX LEMAY AND VINE!!! SIDE WALKS WON'T HELP, FIX THE TRAFFICE JAM PROBLEM
1 I dont care about any of these.
1 Let the neighborhood's priorities and safety take precedence.
1 Traffic circle at Lemay.
1 Trail connecting Odell to New Belgium that avoids the neighborhood
1 With the traffic of course Buckingham will get "hit"!! Two lanes?? really??
1 none
1
Anyway we can sell this as an improvement to these neighborhoods for long time residences will be a
benefit. They are a vocal, active group and will not be happy unless we can show them we care about their
neighborhood improvements being part of the projects that are funded.
1
I don't see anything very important there. Especially unsure about the idea of cut-through traffic. It's not
really cut-through, it's just natural movement. Seems like the beer destinations create less than other
neighborhood streets like Cherry, Mountain, others.
1
It is my hope that with this development that the privacy of Buckingham is secure, that has not been the
case, it is very frustrating to not have our peace and quiet. I have great concern with this development if a
plan is not in place the impact on Buckingham will be huge. We need to make sure that folks are not cutting
through the neighborhood. I also have concern about the noise that with more people coming to the
breweries what the impact will be for Buckingham residents.
1 Greetings, will the neighborhoods listed experience a property tax increase? Happy trails, DWGustafson
1
I have to say I am amazed and pleased that the City of Fort Collins is considering re-routing Lemay in
deference to the health and safety of the neighborhoods in question. If additional lighting happens, it would
be so nice if they were similar to the ones used on Linden and the North College area, which are terrific.
1
I am totally in favor of interpretive signage and monuments for the Buckingham and Andersonville
neighborhoods. However, as I have personal family history with these neighborhoods since inception in
1903, I am vehemently against the inaccurate use of the "Tres Colonias" slogan, as these neighborhoods
were NOT Hispanic, they were built for and BY the Germans from Russia who were the first workers for the
Great Western Sugar Company. Please do the homework on this and get the accurate history from Dr. Rock
and colleagues of the International Center for German Russian Studies at CSU and Adam Thomas from the
2004 report (accessible on the City of Fort Collins website under "SugarBeet Neighborhoods"). Additionally, I
am the Public Relations board member for the Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Historical Society
of Germans from Russia and a fourth generation member of families of this ethnic group AND both
neighborhoods, who have resided in Fort Collins for 110 years. Thank you - Cheryl Glanz
cherg.811@gmail.com or 970-237-9750.
1
street light should fit with old town and shine down not up into the sky. Re-use the old trolley track in old
town and bring back more trolley track
1
The intersection of Vine and Lemay needs left hand turn lanes (NB and SB Lemay turning left onto WB and
EB VIne, respectively).
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Redesign of Lemay/Vine intersection should be a priority for the city in this study area. Between the
dangerous driving behaviors, the narrow streets next to houses, and the development north and east of this
intersection, this intersection should be prioritized for redesign and construction.
1
I think all these streets in Buckingham need wider sidewalks. And I don't want to discourage people from
cutting through Buckingham. It is a a neighborhood and some of us welcome visitors. And some of us would
still like the Tour de Fat to Start at New Belgium - where it belongs.
1
If there's a push-button signal crossing, it needs to be a red light. Current crossings with flashing yellow are
more scary than no light at all, provide only false security, and are ignored by a significant portion of
motorists.
1
I have seen people with disabilities having a difficult time with transit stops in this area. I have seen
wheelchairs in the street traveling to the bus stops because sidewalks were not accessible.
1
Pedestrian activated signal at 1st on Lincoln. Brewery trail connection through Odell property that abuts
Buckingham from New Belgium. Attractive screen wall east of 3rd Street to buffer the neighborhood from
views of port-a-potties, and noise that eminates from stereos and loud people/vehicles, as well as amplified
music for special events. Neighborhood should not be part of Tres Colonias because the Germans and
Russians were equally significant as the Hispanics in the Sugar Beet Factory neighborhoods. Should drop
this terminology, use actual neighborhood names only, or combine German and Spanish words to create a
new name (Drei Colonias, or Tres Kolonien)
1
Additional street lighting wouldn't be needed if the roads were paved in concrete. The white concrete reflects
the light making it brighter with less lights while the black asphalt absorbs light requiring more artificial
lighting to be needed.
1
Alternative bike and pedestrian paths around Buckingham would be nice. What will is the plan for the bridge
over the Poudre?
1
I hope that you are doing a lot of community engagement within these neighborhoods to determine what
their needs are. They are the people that have to live with these "improvements" on a day to day basis. I
know that there are several "hard to reach" populations in the area - but I think that is a great opportunity for
the City to make connections and let these neighborhoods know that they have a voice in our community.
1
Tres Colonias isn't shown/labeled on the map. Left hand turn lanes on Lemay at Vine and Buckhorn would
trump all of these projects.
1
While I realize that the nearly constant traffic problems that residents of the Andersonville neighborhood face
on a daily basis seem to take back seat to the City of Fort Collins, I have concerns that with the construction
and opening of Woodward these problems are only going to increase. I spend countless mornings on my
bike or in my vehicle waiting to cross Lemay Ave, these crossings are usually quite unsafe. While looking
over the proposed changes to Lincoln Avenue, I can't help but feel a little forgotten and ignored. I wonder,
often, if our neighborhood had a higher median income if our traffic woes would be ignored. I write this
comment to encourage you to take a look at potential ideas and alternatives to ease this burden for myself
and my neighbors.
1
None of these features should be put in place at the expense of the City. The kinds of things the
neighborhood is asking for are normally provided during development. Just because their neighborhood
precedes those standards should not mean the City has to pay for them now. Property owners pay for those
improvements.
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1 Add a turn lane
1 As a Woodward employee, I really appreciate the study and plan.
1 Bike lane across the poudre is most important to any plans that may be implemented!!!
1 Check out the new book "Bikenomics" by Elly Blue for some good ideas!
1 Excellent job planners, really bringing everyone together and accommodating the whole community.
1 Greetings, thank you for the survey. Happy trails, DWGustafson
1 I am looking forward to the improvements. Thank you for allowing community feedback.
1 I hope the budget for the Plan does not detract from other needed area improvements.
1 I think it is a good idea to improve the bike lanes. The extra items I feel neutral about.
1 It looks like a good plan. I'm excited about the improved transit and bike facilities.
1 It's great to see the plans. Thanks for soliciting feedback.
1 Looks great - can be a real showplace for the city. Please be sure to make it bike friendly.
1 Looks great! Excited to see how it turns out!
1 Love the idea of custom vechile need brewery signs.
1 Love where it's going! Can't wait till it's done! Thanks!
1 Nice work!
1 Really excited about the outcome of this study!
1 Start over!
1 Think about it!!!!
1 This is much needed and appreciated!
1 This looks like a nice improvement to our city.
1 This plan should be redone to reflect priorities expressed by landowner stakeholders on Lincoln.
1 Very nice job on the survey!
1 Very pleased and hoping the plan will be adhered to.
1 great job planners! It looks fantastic!
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1 so far, looks very good. Great job!
1 traffic circle instead of stop lights.
1
Again, I think it would be innovative if traffic on the south side of street could be closed off one weekend
morning a week in the summer. Businesses and residents could still come and go on north side of street. It
would be a street fair type environment-lots of cities around the world doing this. It would be COOL!
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As a landscape architecture student at CSU who is studying urban design and development, I am pleased to
see Fort Collins taking the steps to produce these designs to enhance the connectivity of our community.
1
Mobility along this corridor is key. It is industrial and should get a face lift - but should also keep a focus on
moving large trucks, safely, through this corridor.
1
I'm really disappointed that none of the plans look like they adequately address the increased auto traffic
flow. Please listen to those of us that have to live with your decisions.
1
None if this will be good as long as visitors to the area are harassed by some residents in the Buckingham
neighborhood. Also, something needs to be done about the aggressive homeless population in the area.
1
Very well done, and seems like a good compromise between the earlier alternatives and diversity of
stakeholders.
1
Looks good. Keep those bike lanes coming, and make sure left hand turn lanes exist to keep those cars from
driving in the bike lanes.
1
The plan that I saw at the Open House looked extremely expensive. I like trees and sidewalks and bike
paths but reasonable cost versus extravagence are important to me
1
It looks like a well-thought out plan that addresses all modes of transportation while improving the south
edge of the Buckingham neighborhood.
1
I appreciate the workshops, presentations, surveys and well thought-out work and design. The hard part will
be waiting for all this to happen!
1
Am curious about the timing and milestones. What is timing for plan presentation and acceptance? When will
the buildout commence? It seems like the Udall natural area is just an empty barren field. Or am I missing
something? Is this habitat for specifc critters? Is this space being leveraged for some purpose we are
unaware of? Some of the commercial establishments near the river (oil and gas, cement plant, etc) are
eyesores while InSitu has taken a more environmentally friendly approach. Not sure how you can encourage
these other businesses to improve their facades and environs to integrate more seamlessly into these new
designs. Good luck! Thanks for this opportunity to provide input.
1
This plan is very disappointing. I think it's great that the city wants to improve the aesthetics of the Lincoln
Corridor and that will be much appreciated but I work in the Lincoln Corridor now and it's already a challenge
getting to downtown for lunch. It can take 2-3 cycles to turn left from Mountain onto College. Walking is great
but only when the weather isn't too hot or cold and when I have extra time - you can't walk, get lunch, and
get back in less than an hour. If you add the traffic from Woodward I'm afraid it will be too much of a hassle
and it will no longer be practical to go downtown for lunch.
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QUIT PAVING NEW AND RECONSTRUCTED ROADS IN ASPHALT, YOU ARE COSTING US TAX
PAYERS MORE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN THAN YOU ARE SAVING INITIALLY!
1
I am excited for this project and hope the funding falls into place with the hopeful renewal for BOB II.
Extending Old Town down to the river and along the Lincoln corridor really enhances all of Old Town.
1
The additional bicycle/pedestrian amenities, bridge enhancement plans and addition of landscaping are
great. However, landscape ROW designs for shoulders are too wide. Design seems ignore that auto/truck
traffic will always be a reality on East Lincoln given the commercial zoning. The vision is for another West
Mountain Avenue feel but this stretch of Lincoln is mixed use and not all residential. Celebrate the
commercial businesses along with the residential on Lincoln Avenue. Provide more left turn access or
drivers will be pulling U-turns to access
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sustainability to the next level in our city.
1
I am very concerned about single lanes of auto traffic; when a police traffic stop occurs, traffic will back up
for a long ways and a long time. Transit bus pull-over lanes are nice, but I forgot to check for those. Overall a
very beautiful and well conceived plan.
1
I think the Power trail should be extended off of the Poudre river trail up Lamay and then across Buckingham
and pop out on Linden at Vine. Once across Vine it can run up to the power station where it can connect with
other future bicycle trails (shown as already planned).
1
IT LOOKS VERY NICE AND I'M SURE LOTS OF PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE IT. BUT LEMAY FROM
LINCOLN TO NORTH OF VINE IS HORRIBLE, THEN A TRAIN COMES AND MAKES IT WORSE. FIX
THAT FIRST!!!
1
I didn't see any public restrooms. It would be nice to have 2 to3 public restrooms in the area. Good or bad
idea I would like to know why not. Just a thought.
1
Currently, Lincoln Ave is very dangerous. I ride my bike and the trail is closed so Lincoln Ave is the
alternative, and it's very dangerous. Cars travel too fat and too close to the alternative lane.
1
The main concern I have is how this development is going to affect the Buckingham neighborhood. With
more traffic and noise, will long time residents move somewhere else. Will this development put pressure on
folks living on Lincoln that there home and yard will have to look a certain way?
1
I think this needs to be integrated as fully as possible with acquisition and protection of open space in the
Poudre floodplain in this area, especially for old industrial and commercial properties adjacent to the river.
The most consideration should be given to how it will impact and benefit the neighborhoods. The businesses
seem to be doing fine without the corridor development so I don't want o subsidize them with tax $
1
I believe strongly that this area has long been neglected over the years by the City of Fort Collins and I
would love it if the planners would consider a meeting with both the remaining families (most are still here)
who founded these neighborhoods, who NEVER get included in any of these discussions for input, opinions
and historical reference. I have faith that this city will not let us down again in history with forced oppression
that existed in the past history of Fort Collins, and remember that this is a multi-cultural history that has
drawn crowds of hundreds for me at the Fort Collins Senior Center and at the International Convention for
the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia this past July. Thank you for your time and
consideration of my comments. - Cheryl Glanz
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The plan seems to be well thought out and very pretty. My biggest concern is cost. All of the questions were
about how to make it better and what "ideally" one might want. It appears to be a lot of money to spend for a
mile of road. If asking most people what they want in a car they might describe a Ferrari... yet most people
don't buy a Ferrari. Asking about what is worth the cost or some value questions might be more beneficial.
Yes I think many of the things on this survey but if it increases the cost or delays other projects because of
funding to this I may not want them in that situation. Thanks -
1
Aesthetics are great, but we need to focus on functionality over form to start with. There seems to be a
desire to cut down on automobile usage, which is nice, but consider that there are businesses with traffic
needs here, there are people who work in this area who are not going to bike to work all the time. This plan
seems to really neglect the main issues of this neighborhood in an attempt to make it pretty.
1
To assist the current & future heavy truck traffic & in minimizing traffic through the Buckingham
neighborhood, Lincoln needs to be widened to 2 lanes in each direction.
1
Might consider a bike path from New Belgium Brewery to Lincoln Ave. along 1st Street; many people use
that route to get to Lincoln Ave. with the intention of traveling to Odell and Fort Collins Breweries.
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Likes the focus on pedestrians and number of sidewalks.
Likes sidewalk barriers, medians, and introduction to park.
Nice visual display.
Likes buffers between bike and car lanes.
Likes fenced private yards.
Overall looks great – big improvement while protecting the neighborhood.
Likes that Lincoln will remain a 1‐lane road in each direction – should keep traffic relatively slow
and awake.
Likes bike buffer strip. More room for sharing with pedestrians.
Presentations, information, and solicitation of feedback have been good and helpful.
Suggestions for Improvement:
Would like to narrow the median near the Lincoln/1st Street intersection to allow for a left turn
lane eastbound Lincoln onto northbound 1st Street.
Would like to see 15 mph signs, speed bumps, and signs that read “through traffic discouraged”
on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets.
Would like a parking garage on the current mission site (near Jefferson/Linden).
Wanted to know if the City will be paving the north/south alleys between Lincoln and Logan or
just the east/west alley that runs parallel to Lincoln?
Wondering about the widening of the sidewalks on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets?
It would be nice to have Q&A “zones” by expert and labelled to facilitate finding them by role.
Bike lanes should not be put into the door zone. Park an SUV, open the door, and draw the bike
lane outside of that range.
The north side entrance to 1101 E. Lincoln does not look like it is drawn as a regular entrance. If
there is an expectation to close this entrance, that would be a major problem.
Would love to see a trolley plan instead of rubber tire shuttle.
Would like to see more local history incorporated.
Not enough diversity re: Germans, Russians, Hispanics
Traffic is not addressed well – there are still issues for residents in Buckingham.
Get local (diversity) involved so they will support the plan.
Need to have Vine/Lemay rerouted before Lincoln project or the Lincoln project will fail.
Very concerned about semi’s unloading vehicles on the street and deliveries in and out.
Would like improvement in the 2‐directional center turn lane in central the central segment or
alley access alternative.
Would like more area on the bridge for an overlook.
Would prefer not to have signage regarding cut‐through traffic.
Lighting could be improved.
Questions the on‐street parking in front of the commercial businesses – considers the street
parking a danger that doesn’t seem to be needed in the east segment.
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Lincoln Corridor Plan – Summary of January 23, 2014 Open House Page 3 of 3
Preferred Alternative Design & Implementation
February 10, 2014
What about closing down the south side of the street to traffic every Sunday morning to turn it
into a pedestrian mall (bikes and skates ok) during the summer?
Wonders what will become of the ditch along the north side of the road?
Consider a roundabout at Lincoln and Lemay.
Interested in a pedestrian connection and master transportation plan between the brewery
district, sugar beet district, and energy district.
Would like to see the issue of cyclists turning west onto Willow from Lincoln addressed – this is
currently a 90 degree angle and a turn is difficult. Cyclists heading onto Lincoln (on NW side)
need to be able to exit the Poudre Trail safely.
Concerned about encouraging people to drive to breweries and drink, as well as being “doored”.
Concerned that traffic flow will suffer because too much attention is being paid to design and
landscaping.
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Attachment1.c: Online Survey and Open House Summary (Lincoln Corridor Plan Update)
LINCOLN INPUT RESPONSE
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BACKGROUND
COMMUNITY‐DEFINED VISION: The new Lincoln will be recognized as a Great Street: an active and
vibrant destination that celebrates our history and is a model for sustainability.
PROJECT APPROACH:
‐ Green boulevard, two lane arterial (consistent with Streetscape Standards and Master Street
Plan)
‐ Safe, convenient facilities for all users
‐ Amenities that support gateway and celebrate history of area/neighborhood
‐ Look for opportunities to close/consolidate driveways to reduce conflict points
‐ Balance needs of existing businesses with future potential redevelopment
1. Lincoln Preferred Alternative Plan
What We Heard from Businesses City’s Response
Need for existing driveway accesses Maintained driveways to support needs of existing
businesses; could change upon redevelopment
Provided median breaks and left‐turn lanes at
select locations
Need to accommodate truck movements Sized driveways, turn lanes to support truck
movements
Desire to preserve rail trolley option City Council did not support including the rail trolley
in the plan
Preferred Alternative design does not include
design for a future rail trolley; however, we are
looking at updating the design to provide a wider
median in the East segment where there is
adequate right‐of‐way (ROW) to make a trolley
easier to implement, should it be supported in the
future
Concern about potential congestion Preferred Alternative design is for a two‐lane
arterial, per the Master Street Plan
Forecasts for daily traffic fall within general capacity
guidelines for a two‐lane arterial
Lincoln Avenue intersection operations were
analyzed, and all operated at acceptable LOS
Turn lanes are included at:
o Willow (EB LT)
o Woodward West/Odell West (WB & EB LT)
o Woodward East (EB RT, WB LT)
o Fort Collins Brewery (EB LT)
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LINCOLN INPUT RESPONSE
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What We Heard from Businesses City’s Response
As other properties redevelop, a site‐specific TIS
will be conducted that will address appropriate
additional mitigation (e.g., turn lanes), if needed
Medians generally designed to support U‐turns (of
passenger cars)
Median breaks east of 3rd Street generally wide
enough to provide refuge for turning passenger cars
such that through traffic should be able to generally
flow with minimal disruption
Sensitivity to potential right‐of‐way (ROW)
acquisition
Any ROW acquisition would follow the City’s
prescribed process with appraisals and
compensation
Some ROW would be acquired under existing
ownership; other acquisition would only occur upon
redevelopment
Desire for unique eclectic design Design includes current streetscape standards as a
base level, plus a variety of unique streetscape
amenities specifically designed for Lincoln, such as
art/sculpture, historical markers, pavers that offer
opportunities for customization (e.g., sugar beets,
etc.)
The design changes along the corridor based on
expected level of activity and adjacent land uses
Preferred Alternative reflects a general framework
and Preliminary Design level of detail. The Final
Design will incorporate more detail with the overall
streetscape design, including unique urban design
amenities.
What We Heard from Residents City’s Response
Have project outreach events in
neighborhoods (recommended Streets facility
specifically)
Except for one set of workshops, all events have
been held at locations on Lincoln Avenue or at
Streets
Strong desire by some residents to maintain
driveway access from front of residences
Driveway access maintained with additional parking
in driveways and on‐street
Potential improvements to rear alley may provide
additional access to residents fronting Lincoln
Existing sidewalk too close to front doors Preferred Alternative maximizes distance between
sidewalk and front doors, offering generous
landscaped buffer
Protect the neighborhood No ROW acquisition proposed on Lincoln in front of
Buckingham
Celebrate history of area Art/sculpture, historical markers, and pavers all
offer opportunities for customization (e.g., sugar
beets, etc.)
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2. Neighborhood Projects
What We Heard from Residents City’s Response
Have project outreach events in
neighborhoods (recommended Streets facility
specifically)
Except for one set of workshops, all events have
been held at locations on Lincoln Avenue or at
Streets
Protect the neighborhood Proposing projects that reduce impacts of traffic on
neighborhood (e.g., routing of brewery traffic, etc.)
No change to existing RL zoning for neighborhood
Celebrate history of area Art/sculpture, historical markers, pavers all offer
opportunities for customization (e.g., sugar beets,
etc.)
Need sidewalk connections to complete gaps
in network
Plan identifies list of neighborhood related
infrastructure improvements including interim and
new sidewalks to provide enhanced connectivity to
destinations in the area
Residents in Andersonville neighborhood
have difficulty exiting onto Lemay due to
traffic – requested new traffic signal at
existing Lemay/Buckingham intersection
High costs for interim signal and infrastructure at
existing intersection; equipment not transferable to
new intersection at realigned Lemay
Traffic volumes do not warrant a new signal at the
existing intersection
Future traffic volumes may trigger need for new
signal at the realigned Lemay/Buckingham
intersection
If Lemay realignment is constructed, traffic in
neighborhoods will be significantly reduced
Need for street lighting on east side of Lemay
between Buckingham and Lincoln
Street lighting currently exists along west side of
Lemay
Installing new street lighting on east side would
require curb and gutter, which do not currently
exist along alignment
Need for safe pedestrian crossing on Lemay Interim pedestrian signal project proposed near
Streets facility to help cross street to park
If Lemay realignment is constructed, traffic in
neighborhoods will be significantly reduced, and
this would likely be removed
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Attachment1.d: Staff Responses to Public Input (Lincoln Corridor Plan Update)
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Lincoln Corridor Alternatives Evaluation Table
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PLAN
DRAFT
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Objective #1 Improve Multi-Modal Mobility Objective #2 Improve Safety
Alternative Accommodates
Traffic Flow
Pedestrian
Comfort and
Convenience
Commuter
Bicyclist
Comfort and
Convenience
Leisure
Bicyclist
Comfort and
Convenience
Motorist
Access and
Convenience
Commercial
Truck
Access and
Convenience
Transit
Access and
Convenience
Provides
Safe
Crossings at
Intersections
and
Entrance
Drives
Provides
a Buffer
Between
Vehicular
Traffic and
Bicyclists
Reduces
Driveway
Access
Conflict
Points
Base
Alternative
Existing Condition
(Includes Woodward Interim Improvements)
Fair Poor Fair Poor Good Good Fair Poor Poor Poor
Minor Arterial Standard Good Fair Fair Poor Good Good Good Fair Fair NA
West
Broad Boulevard West
Fair Fair Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Poor
Modest Median West Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Good Good Good Fair
Skinny Street West Good Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Good Fair
Central
Broad Boulevard Central
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Objective #3 Create Active Street Environment Objective #4 Enhance
Appearance
Objective #5: Incorporate Sustainable Street
Design Practices Community Cost
Promotes
Traffic
Calming
Provides
Convenient
On Street
Parking
Anticipates
Future
Redevelopment
Potential for
Pedestrian
Gathering
Areas
Provides
Adequate
Landscape
Enhancements
Potential for
Streetscape
Amenity
Enhancements
Transit
Oriented
Potential for
Bioswales &
Stormwater
Infiltration
Potential
for Pervious
Pavement
Community
Support
Capital
Cost
Lifecycle
Costs
Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Fair Poor Poor NA NA NA
Poor Poor Poor Poor Fair Fair Good Fair Poor NA NA NA
Fair Poor Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Good Fair Good
Fair Poor Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good
Fair Poor Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good
Fair Good Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Fair Good
Good Poor Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good
Fair Fair Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good
Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Fair Poor
Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Poor
Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Poor
Fair NA NA Good Good Good NA NA NA Good Fair Fair
Fair NA NA Good Good Good NA NA NA Good Fair Fair
Good NA NA Good Good Good NA NA NA Good Fair Fair
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Attachment1.f: Work Session Summary, October 22, 2013 (Lincoln Corridor Plan Update)
October 22, 2013 Council Work Session Summary Page 2
Lincoln Corridor Plan update
October 24, 2013
Discussion Summary (continued):
Pedestrian-oriented design and safety are important factors to include in corridor
alternatives, including options for traffic calming along corridor
Street alternatives reflect opportunities and constraints – will be a challenge to identify
preferred solution
The rail trolley transit option #5 has a significantly higher cost than the other options and
is unlikely to be implemented
Downtown circulator with the custom vehicle option appears to be well supported;
proposed loop route could be enhanced to further improve service in area
Rubber-tired transit vehicle that reflects innovation and a unique design would benefit
Downtown and Lincoln area
Extent of community outreach to-date is great
Follow-up Items:
Add second work session prior to hearing (note: tentatively scheduled for January 28,
2014)
Screen out rail trolley transit option from further consideration
To assist with evaluating design alternatives to identify the Preferred Alternative, include
more details on capital and operations & maintenance costs for street improvements
Assess how enhanced transit option costs would compare to cost of existing service
Include assessment of potential transit ridership in analysis of expanded service
Staff appreciates the opportunity to discuss the Lincoln Corridor Plan with the City Council and
received valuable feedback and direction for the project. For more information regarding the
project, please visit: http://www.fcgov.com/lincoln.
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - West Segment
POTENTIAL ACCESS CHANGE WHEN
PROPERTY REDEVELOPS
LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY/ROW
LONG TERM ROW ACQUISITION
NEAR TERM ROW ACQUISITION
LANDSCAPE (XERIC, TURF
AND TREES, OR BIOSWALE)
SPECIAL PAVEMENT
* PEDESTRIAN SCULPTURAL LIGHTING ELEMENT
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - West Cross Section
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - Central Segment
ON STREET PARKING SUMMARY
TOTAL APPROXIMATE EXISTING: 18
APPROXIMATE PROPOSED: 14
PROPOSED DRIVEWAY PARKING WITHIN ROW: 8
TOTAL APPROXIMATE PROPOSED: 22
POTENTIAL ACCESS CHANGE WHEN
PROPERTY REDEVELOPS
LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY/ROW
LONG TERM ROW ACQUISITION
NEAR TERM ROW ACQUISITION
LANDSCAPE (XERIC, TURF
AND TREES, OR BIOSWALE)
SPECIAL PAVEMENT
* PEDESTRIAN SCULPTURAL LIGHTING ELEMENT
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - Central Cross Section
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - East Segment A
POTENTIAL ACCESS CHANGE WHEN
PROPERTY REDEVELOPS
LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY/ROW
LONG TERM ROW ACQUISITION
NEAR TERM ROW ACQUISITION
LANDSCAPE (XERIC, TURF
AND TREES, OR BIOSWALE)
SPECIAL PAVEMENT
* PEDESTRIAN SCULPTURAL LIGHTING ELEMENT
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - East Segment B
POTENTIAL ACCESS CHANGE WHEN
PROPERTY REDEVELOPS
LEGEND
PROPERTY BOUNDARY/ROW
LONG TERM ROW ACQUISITION
NEAR TERM ROW ACQUISITION
LANDSCAPE (XERIC, TURF
AND TREES, OR BIOSWALE)
SPECIAL PAVEMENT
* PEDESTRIAN SCULPTURAL LIGHTING ELEMENT
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - East Cross Section
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Lincoln Corridor Preferred Alternative - Lincoln Bridge
ROW
Median - Special Pavement
Overlook
Overlook
Planters
Benches
Walk
Poudre River Trail
On Street Bike Lane
Walk
Walk
On Street Bike Lane
Pavers
Pavers
Walk
Plan
Elevation
Poudre
River
Trail
Overlook
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Sandstone Veneer
Wood Rusted Metal Finishes Textured Plantings
Crushed Stone Concrete Pavers
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Lincoln Corridor Streetscape Amenities - Entry/Neighborhood Monuments
Sugar Beet
Art or Similar.
Backlit to
Create Lantern
Effect
Stone Veneer
Rusted Metal
Finish
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Lincoln Corridor Streetscape Amenities - Typical Pedestrian Gathering Area
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Bench
Trash
Receptacle
Stone Seat Wall
Pavers
Pedestrian Lighting
Bike Rack
Art Plaque
Lincoln Corridor Streetscape Amenities - Pedestrian Gathering Area Amenities
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Lincoln Corridor Streetscape Amenities - Special Event Space/Food Trucks
Permeable
Pavements in
Parking Areas
Food Trucks in
Front of
Breweries
Tables
and
Chairs
Crushed
Stone
Pedestrian
Area
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Lincoln Corridor Streetscape Amenities - Special Pavements
Special
Pavement
Bike Lane
Buffer
Special
Pavement at
Crosswalk Edge
Provides Safe
Crossings for
Pedestrians
Special
Pavement
Marks
Business
Entry
Concrete
Crosswalk
Asphalt
Drive
Concrete
Bike Lane
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1
City Council Work Session
February 25, 2014
2
General Direction Sought And Specific
Questions To Be Answered
1. What feedback or questions does Council have on
the proposed Preferred Alternative design?
2. What comments or direction does Council have
regarding the proposed transit phasing or
neighborhood projects?
ATTACHMENT 11
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3
Why is the Lincoln Corridor Plan a priority?
• Longstanding existing infrastructure deficiencies
• City Plan “Catalyst Project”
• Funded in 2013/14 work program
• Address emerging issues in area
4
Lincoln
Corridor
Study
Area
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5
Process/Schedule
Phase 1
Vision
• Mar – Jul
2013
Phase 2
Alternatives
• Aug – Oct
2013
Phase 3
Preferred Plan
• Nov 2013 –
Apr 2014
We Are Here
Community Engagement
6
Corridor Vision
The new Lincoln will be recognized as a Great
Street: an active and vibrant destination that
celebrates our history and is a model for
sustainability.
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7
Community Engagement – What We Did
• Key component throughout project
• 2 large public workshops (June, September)
• Multiple open houses
• 3 online surveys
• Regular Boards/Commissions updates
• 2 Council Work Sessions
• Formal Stakeholder Group meetings
• Multiple small group/individual meetings
8
Community Engagement – What We Heard
Key Issues – Addressed:
• Need for existing driveway access
• Need to accommodate truck movements
• Need for neighborhood infrastructure
improvements in area
• Improved level of service for all modes of travel
Key Issues – Continued Discussion:
• Preserve rail trolley option
• Concern about potential congestion
• Vine/Lemay impacts
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Preferred Alternative – East Cross-Section
2 travel lanes
Buffered bike lanes
Wide sidewalks
On-street parking
Reduced speed limit
10
Preferred Alternative – East Segment A
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11
Lincoln Bridge
Conceptual Design
12
Streetscape Amenities
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13
Streetscape Amenities
14
Proposed Transit Phasing
Phase 1:
Existing
Service
Phase 2:
Increase
Service
Ph. 3: Add
Lincoln
Shuttle
• Option A:
Standard
Vehicle
• Option B:
Custom
Vehicle
Ph. 4: Add
Downtown
Circulator
Increasing Level of Investment
Near-/Mid-Term Long-Term
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Transit – Phase 1
30 minute combined
headway
16
Transit – Phase 2
15 minute combined
headway
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17
Transit – Phase 3
<15 minute
combined headway
New Lincoln
Shuttle route
18
Neighborhood Project Examples
• New sidewalk connections
• Interim sidewalks
• New pedestrian crossing
• Transit stop improvements
• Education program, signage to reduce impacts of cut-
through traffic
• Neighborhood gateway/interpretive signage or
monuments
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19
Neighborhood
Projects
Map
~$1 million for all projects
20
Lincoln Avenue – Project Costs
Estimated Total Cost: $19M (preliminary)
• Roadway and sidewalks
• Bridge
• Landscaping
• Streetscape amenities
• Transit stops
• Design and construction engineering
• ROW and construction easements
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21
Project Benefits
Social:
• Attractive, active, and
safe street environment
Economic:
• Catalyst project for area
Environmental:
• Stormwater/water quality management, reduces
reliance on single-occupant vehicle
22
Funding Options
• Budget Process (BFO)
• General Fund
• Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
• Dedicated sales tax – Building On Basics (BOB)
• Existing/Future
• Downtown Development Authority
• Street Oversizing Fund
• State and federal grants
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Next Steps
Project Website: fcgov.com/lincoln
Feb / March
2014
• Finalize Plan document
• Stakeholder Group Meeting #4 (Mar 5)
• Final Public Review of Plan
• Boards/Commission Recommendations
April 2014 • City Council Adoption Hearing (Apr 1)
24
General Direction Sought And Specific
Questions To Be Answered
1. What feedback or questions does Council have on
the proposed Preferred Alternative design?
2. What comments or direction does Council have
regarding the proposed transit phasing or
neighborhood projects?
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25
For More Information Visit:
www.fcgov.com/lincoln
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Modest Median Central Good Fair Good Good Fair Poor Good Fair Good Fair
Skinny Street Central Fair Poor Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Poor
East
Broad Boulevard East
Fair Good Good Good Fair Fair Good Good Good Fair
Modest Median East Fair Good Poor Good Fair Poor Good Good Fair Fair
Skinny Street East Good Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Poor
Bridge
Bridge Option 1 - Broad Boulevard
Good Fair Good Good Good Fair NA Good Good NA
Bridge Option 2 - Modest Median Good Fair Good Good Good Fair NA Good Good NA
Bridge Option 3 - Skinny Street Good Good Good Good Good Fair NA Good Good NA
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PLAN - DESIGN ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION
Evaluation Criteria Ratings: Poor Fair Good
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Attachment1.c: Online Survey and Open House Summary (Lincoln Corridor Plan Update)
The only thing I can say is that it is wonderful to read about these improvements! Fort Collins was always
known to me as a Bicycle/Pedestrian friendly town and all of these ideas are great!
1
It is exciting to hear of the proposed improvements. The Lincoln Corridor is currently quite an eyesore and
dangerous to cycle on.
1
Very pleased with the direction this area is going. Please, protected bike lanes must be included in all new
designs for the city. This is an absolute need to get more women and families out riding their bikes and take
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use some sort of innovative vehicle
1
"The transit service on Lincoln is proposed to be incrementally improved to support development in the area
and observed ridership demand." Bass ackwards. Nobdy will take the bus if the frequency is 60 minutes.
Transit is one of few topics on which the maxim "Build it and they will come" is valid. Please spare us more
of your fancy schmancy --- just put in lots of bus service.
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1
Same issues as in other areas of Lincoln. I'd prefer the bike lanes be separated from the traffic. With all the
truck traffic on this street I still think it's dangerous for cyclists. Otherwise looks good. Could move center
median to sides to buffer bike lanes.
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it.
1
I DRIVE FROM WILLOX SOUTH ON LEMAY TO LINCOLN WEST TO RIVERSIDE EVERYDAY TO WORK
AND BACK. IT IS HORRIBLE, THEN THE TRAIN COMES!!!
1 This section might need to be wider (two lanes each direction). Traffic from Lemay to the breweries and
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while entering or exiting parking area?
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You will most certainly need an overpass at Lincoln and Riverside as well as at Lemay and Riverside and
Vine and Lemay as the traffic is horrible now with the volume and is even worse when trains are present!!
This is a disaster waiting to happen!! Woodward should have been built nearer to I-25!
1 Is there space for more traffic lanes if required in the future. Should this be a concern based on demographic
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importance of native Rocky Mountain plants. PS Please NO MORE Karl Forester grass!!!!!!!! That's so early
2000...:)
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Widened/new bridge over river is crucial in this segment to allow and encourange pedestrian and bicycle
traffic in a safe manner.
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uninterrupted when a vehicle needs to turn..
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waiting to make a turn. I'd like to see a much narrower median and add in a turn lane wherever appropriate
in both directions. I would like to see the speed reduced to 25 mph because safely of pedestrians and
cyclists will be even more crucial in years to come. If lower speed limit reduces the amount of traffic taking
this route so much the better.
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As corridor plan is implemented, increased opportunities to
OPPORTUNITIES:
Will be the first “New Great Street” project – if successful, may
create similar street opportunities across FC
Could develop new partnerships and collaborations with
breweries and future breweries
Could help develop new funding collaborations – sales tax,
DDA expansion, new business attraction
Utilizing local and sustainable materials reduces embedded
energy and life cycle costs
Could become a catalyst project for Northside Neighborhoods
Attractive streets tend to attract high quality developments and
higher paying employment
New transportation vehicles may be prototyped within the
district
As corridor plan is implemented, increased opportunities to
improve flood protection and overall community resilience
The strategic nature of this planning document will allow for
quick implementation of some elements, which will allow
benefits to be realized more quickly
Adding flexibility to zoning/land use could facilitate new
development and redevelopment and encourage mixed-use
projects that support an active pedestrian oriented street
environment along the corridor
OPPORTUNITIES:
The project has the opportunity to collaborate with other,
significant efforts in the Poudre River – synergies with this
project and the other, environmentally-focused efforts will
contribute to the City’s overall triple bottom line
Utilizing local and sustainable materials reduces
embedded energy and life cycle costs
Improved health benefits and air quality created by
encouraging more cycling and walking
Appropriate night lighting and street lighting can minimize
impacts on area wildlife
Appropriate landscaping can mitigate heat island effect
New transit vehicles may be prototyped and used in area
As corridor plan is implemented, increased opportunities
to improve flood protection and overall community
resilience
Incorporation of new Low Impact Development (LID)
facilities within corridor
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Strong integration of art in public places, which will enhance
cultural & aesthetic value of adjacent neighborhoods and
businesses
Potential for enhanced/expanded transit service in area
Improves access to the industrial uses and employment
destinations
STRENGTHS:
Implements City Plan components
Is consistent with recent Master Street Plan downsizing of
Lincoln from 4-lane to 2-lane arterial – Reduced air quality
impacts
Street design will incorporate sustainability practices such
as “Green Street” and Low Impact Development (LID)
improvements (enhanced water quality measures)
LID treatment could improve habitat value of adjacent
Poudre River corridor
Increased urban tree canopy potential from landscaping
improvements
Reduce greenhouse emissions
Beautifying gateways - enhanced gateway to downtown
and to East Mulberry Corridor
Reduced speed limit could reduce fossil fuel consumption
Can tie into Woodward enhancements along the Poudre
River Corridor
Appropriate landscaping can mitigate heat island effect
Opportunities for people to connect to nature and observe
/ learn about natural systems in adjacent Poudre corridor
and pocket areas
Preserves environmental features in corridor
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Provide for safe &
reliable multi-
modal travel to,
from, and
throughout the city
1. Lane Miles of Roadway Pavement
Improved
2. Transfort Fixed Route Passengers
per Revenue Hour
3. Transfort Fixed Route Ridership
6.1. Improve safety of all modes of travel
6.2. Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended hours, improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers
6.3. Create long-term funding certainty for street maintenance and the overall transportation system
6.4. Fill the gaps and improve the current built out transportation infrastructure while enhancing the aesthetic environment
6.5. Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and information to benefit both individuals and the business community
6.6. Create and implement long-term transportation planning to enhance citizens mobility, support environmental goals, and help local and
regional transportation networks operate at a high level of efficiency
6.7. Support efforts to achieve climate action goals by reducing mobile emissions and supporting multiple modes of transportation
7
High Performing
Government
Deliver an
efficient,
innovative,
transparent,
effective and
collaborative city
government
1. Accuracy of Budgeted Expenses
2. Actual Revenue Compared to
Budget
3. Average Response Time of Cases
Submitted to Access Fort Collins
4. City Employee Safety - Days
Away Restricted or Transferred
(DART) Rate YTD
5. City Employee Safety - Recordable
Accident Frequency (RAF) Rate
YTD
6. City Employee Turnover Rate
7.1. Improve organizational capability and effectiveness – professional development, leadership, change management, strategic thinking, fiscal literacy and
staff engagement
7.2. Improve core Human Resources systems and develop a total reward system
7.3. Align similar jobs and skillsets across the organization to address succession planning and career progression
7.4. Strengthen methods of public engagement and reach all segments of the community
7.5. Optimize the use of information technology to drive efficiency and productivity, and to improve services
7.6. Enhance the use of performance metrics to assess results
7.7. Develop and implement enterprise wide processes in appropriate areas – “Plan, Do, Check, Act” process improvement tool, safety, strategic planning,
council and strategic plan tracking tool, budgeting, project management
7.8. Achieve safety goals through effective assessment and implementation of safety initiatives, and continue focus on employee health and wellness.
7.9. Improve productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, customer service and citizen satisfaction in all areas of the municipal organization
7.10. Implement leading-edge and innovative practices that drive performance excellence and quality improvements across all Service Areas
7.11. Proactively influence policy at other levels of government regulation
7.12. Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the public trust
Vision
To provide
world-class
municipal
services
through
operational
excellence
and a culture
of
innovation
Values
Outstanding
Service
Innovation
& Creativity
Respect
Integrity
Initiative
Collaboratio
n &
Teamwork
Stewardship
Mission
Exceptional
Service
for an
exceptional
community
2.7. Promote a healthy community and access to nature
3
Economic Health
Promote a healthy,
sustainable
economy reflecting
community values
1. Commercial Vacancy Rates
2. Local Unemployment Rate
3. Lodging Occupancy Rates
4. Net Percent Change in Local Jobs
5. New Commercial Permit Dollar
Volume per Capita
6. New Residential Permit Unit
Volume
3.1. Align economic health goals across all levels of the organization and refine and agree upon the economic tools the City uses
3.2. Improve policies and programs to retain, expand, incubate, and attract primary employers where consistent with City goals
3.3. Support workforce development initiatives that meet the needs of primary and innovative employers
3.4. Improve effectiveness through collaboration with economic health oriented regional partners
3.5. Sustain high quality water to support the community and water dependent businesses
3.6. Maintain utility systems and services, infrastructure integrity, and stable competitive rates
3.7. Support sustainable infill and redevelopment to meet climate action strategies
3.8. Preserve the City’s sense of place
3.9. Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for citizens and businesses interacting with the City
3.10. Address downtown parking issues
Mission
Exceptional
Service
for an
exceptional
community
Values
Outstanding
Service
Innovation
& Creativity
Respect
Integrity
Initiative
Collaboratio
n &
Teamwork
Stewardship
Vision
To provide
world-class
municipal
services
through
operational
excellence
and a culture
of
innovation