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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 24, 2023
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
Caryn Champine, PDT Director
From: Brad Buckman, City Engineer
Subject: Aug 22, 2023 Work Session Summary: 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program
(TCIP) and Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS)
The purpose of this memo is to document the summary of discussions during the Aug. 22, 2023 Work
Session. All Councilmembers were present and Mayor Arndt attended remotely.
1. The E. Prospect Road corridor project was discussed in terms of needed environmental study to
minimize environmental impacts and facilitate wildlife crossings. This corridor contains sensitive
environmental conditions such as wildlife habitat, raptor nest presence, and Waters of the US likely
present. A Jurisdictional Determination will be needed, and further extensive study will be pursued as
the design progresses.
2. The list of the 15 TCPPS projects contained both a ranked list and an unranked list in different areas
of the Council materials, which was confusing. The AIS for the upcoming Council meeting September
19th was updated with the ranked list of projects for consistency.
3. There was a discussion about roadway deaths, referencing a recent article that shows a 33% rise
across the country, and the public health crisis that exists. City staff reiterated the priority goal for the
10-year TCIP and TCPPS to meet Vision Zero of “by 2032, no one dies or has a serious injury while
traveling on Fort Collins’ streets”.
4. There was discussion about roadway safety, in particular the Harmony corridor, and if any traffic
calming or protected bicycle infrastructure projects are being planned. City staff recently applied
through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program to address these infrastructure safety measures
along the Harmony corridor.
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5. The question was raised about the Harmony and Timberline intersection project, and if adding more
vehicle capacity is necessary. The capacity addition for that project is being re-evaluated, and the
project will likely focus more on the protected infrastructure design elements for bike/pedestrian
movement.
6. A traffic accident at Harmony and Snow Mesa prompted discussion on the operation of existing traffic
signals with respect to utilization of permissive vs. protective left turn movements and extending more
signal time for left turn movements at certain intersections. Traffic Operations indicated they are
converting many permissive left turn movements to protective, including at Harmony and Snow Mesa.
Traffic Operations is receptive to looking at intersections and adjusting the allocation given towards
left turn movements, but in general additional allocation for turn movements comes at the expense at
the other through movements.
7. There was a question raised on whether all road projects moving forward will be implementing
protected/raised bike lanes. City staff indicated the need to consider case-by-case considerations but
in general support for implementing protected/raised bike lanes moving forward.
8. There was a question raised on a report from NACTO on concerns with safety to pedestrians and
cyclists from large size vehicles and whether the City would formalize a position in support of this
concern. City staff indicated its legislative liaison would be an outlet to further this concern at the state
level.
This item is on the September 19th Regular Council meeting agenda for adoption into City Plan. City staff
will be prepared with a short presentation to answer any remaining questions, if necessary.
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