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Home My WebLink AboutMemo - Read Before Packet - 01/14/2025 - Memorandum from Delynn Coldiron and Amani Chamberlin re: Updated Slides for Agenda Item #1 (Community Report I-25 and Mulberry Interchange Design) & Agenda Item #4 (Strategic Trails Plan Update) (2)City Clerk’s Office 300 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-221-6515 hwalls@fcgov.com CC: [list any additional recipients] MEMORANDUM Date: November 13, 2024 To: Mayor and City Councilmembers Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager Rupa Venkatesh, Assistant City Manager From: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk Amani Chamberlin, Assistant City Clerk Subject: January 14, 2025 Work Session - Updated Slide Decks The attached are updated slide decks for Items 1 and 4 on the January 14, 2025 Council Work Session agenda. Below are the item titles with the updated presentations as well as a summary of the changes: - Agenda item 1: Community Report I-25 and Mulberry Interchange Design. CDOT submitted an updated presentation and will review changes with Council. - Agenda item 4: Strategic Trails Plan Update: The most substantial changes in terms of text are on slides numbered 5, 8, 10, and 12. Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Agenda January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 2 History of Project (Project Priority) Project Schedule Project Location Regional Connection & Proposed Improvements Recent Concerns & Issues Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 CDOT’s 10-Year Plan of Projects •List of projects was created by Planners with input from other Priority Lists (i.e., NFRMPO, UFR TPR, etc.) •CDOT’s Transportation Commission approved partial funding projects on the 10-year Plan List •Partial Design Funding Budgeted ($3.5M) •No Final Design Funds (~$2M) •No Construction Funds (~60M) January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Project Schedule January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 4 Early 2000’s: Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Sept. 2022: CDOT’s 10 -yr Plan of Projects February 2024: Design Kickoff Outreach May 2025: Optimizations of Design within EIS Approved Footprint Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Project Schedule Cont. January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 5 Fall 2025: Pursue Grant Opportunities for Final Design and Construction Ongoing: Secure Grant Funding Summer 2026: Finalize Design and select Construction Delivery Method Summer 2026: Obtain Construction Clearances (i.e., Environmental, Right-of-Way, and Utilities) Begin Construction (Summer 2027) Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Project Location I-25 and Colorado Highway 14 (Mulberry Street) interchange in Fort Collins •I-25 North, between Greenfield Court and Carriage Pkwy •Includes the Mulberry Street interchange and the frontage road connections in Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins (for approximately one mile along CO 14, from MP 138.7 to 139.25). January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Project Overview Proposed improvements will address: •Unconventional traffic operations •Aging infrastructure •Traffic growth and regional population growth •Prepare the site for regional connectivity •Safety: multi-modal-friendly connection point •Flooding concerns (Pending Local Partnerships with City and County) •Modernize the area for increased use of electric vehicles January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Northern Colorado Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Local Drainage January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 9 July 2022 August 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Background information Interchange Type Selection Report January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 10 I-25 & Mulberry St (CO 14) 2050 Projected Traffic Volumes Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Background information North I-25 EIS Report •Recommended 3 general purpose and 1 Express Toll Lane in each direction from Denver to CO 14/Mulberry Street •Rebuild CO 14 interchange as a diamond •Carpool lot at CO 14 interchange •West frontage road undercrossing •Realign northeast frontage road •Record of Decision 2011 January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 11 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Project Goals •Enhance safety •Support an equitable transportation connection of neighboring communities for good paying jobs •Improve projected levels of service for traffic growth, high turn volumes, future transit, and increased bicycle/pedestrian traffic •Bridge replacement and improve riding surface •Address floodplain issues •Modernize the site for increased use of electric vehicles •Coordinate with stakeholders and the public to reach an economically feasible design •Secure construction funds January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 January 13, 2025 I-25 & Mulberry Interchange Improvements 13 Thank you! Connect with us •Visit the project website •www.codot.gov/projects/i25mulberryinterchange •Email the project team •i25mulberry@gmail.com Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here January 14, 2025 City Council Work Session Poudre River Trail 2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereCouncil Feedback 2 Does Council have feedback on the following? •Guiding principles used to develop the Proposed Trails Map •Criteria used to prioritize trail projects •Proposed strategy to address trail safety Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereA New Vision Purpose: •Update framework for planning, design, construction, maintenance, and preservation •Support the 15-Minute City initiative •Maintain recreational value •Ensure priority trail connections Goals: •Meet the needs of community and determine challenges and opportunities •Develop shared vision of system expansion •Create transparency •Explore and develop new policies Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereOutcome Area and Council Priority Alignment 4 Current Council Priorities 2024-2026 •Improve human and social health for vulnerable populations •Advance a 15-minute City by accelerating a shift to Active Modes •Reduce climate pollution and air pollution Strategic Plan Alignment (2024) •CR 2: Implement criteria and prioritization to manage assets and replace equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as the planned buildout of the parks and trails system continues. •T&M 1:Make significant progress toward the City’s Vision Zero goal to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort Collins. Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Council Engagement & Plan Timeline April 18 Memo STP Introduction May 24 Work Session 15-Minute City Jan. 14 Work Session STP Update May Regular Meeting Plan Adoption Phase I Vision and Needs March – May Phase II Proposed Trails and Policies June – November Phase III Draft Strategic Trails Plan Dec – May Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereCommunity Engagement Activities and Themes 6 Engagement Activities •2 Questionnaires •1 Open House •7 City Board Meetings •2 Online Interactive Maps •1 Hickory Village Fair •1 Council Work Session •1 Open Streets Fair •1 NoCo Trails Summit Phase I Themes Phase II Themes •Trails for all •Community Connections •Interconnected Network •Complement On-street •New Trails in NE •Balance Trail Access •Partnerships Matter Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Guiding Principles Community Input 15 Minute City Recreational Experience Conservation and Resilience Demand and Growth Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Paved Trail Stats Existing System: •46 miles of trails, includes Mason Trail •42 existing over or underpasses (street) Proposed System: •71 new miles of trails •35 new over or underpasses (street) Complete Buildout (~2050) •117 miles of trail •77 over or underpasses (street) Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereProject Prioritization Criteria 9 Quantitative: •Equity •Connectivity to Schools •Recreational Value •Demand and Growth •Completes a Gap in System Qualitative: •Synergy and Ease of Implementation Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here Proposed TrailsExisting Trails Eligible and Potential Trail Funding Sources 10 •General Fund •Lottery proceeds •Conservation Trust Fund •2050 Tax (asset management) •Lottery Proceeds •Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant •Conservation Trust Fund (~2M annually) •Engineering & FC Moves Coordination •Transportation Grant Funding •Developer Partnerships Potential New Funding: •Community Capital Improvement Program (Strategic Trails Plan Implementation ~10M) Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here Addressing Trail Safety Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Community Input: Emerging Safety Themes Infrastructure and Regulation Accessibility & Mobility User Interactions Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereSafety Strategy: a four-point approach 13 1.Trail Safety Education Multimedia Campaign 2.Refreshed courtesy and etiquette signs 3.Trail widening, centerline striping and warning signs at bridges, underpasses, and junctions 4.Bicycle Ambassador Program to include routine trail pop -up events Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HerePhase III (Next Steps) 14 Meetings and Draft Plan Development: •Develop Draft Plan •City Boards Updates •Public Draft Plan Review (February 2025) •Incorporate Public Input •Prepare Final Plan •City Council Adoption (May 2025) Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereQuestions for Council 15 Does Council have feedback on the following? •Guiding principles used to develop the Proposed Trails Map •Criteria used to prioritize trail projects •Proposed strategy to address trail safety Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 16 Thank you! Dave “DK” Kemp Senior Trails Planner Park Planning & Development Parks Department dk@fcgov.com Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Supporting Slides Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here Major Trail Minor Trail Spur/Connector Trail Typology 18 •Connects to neighboring communities •Promotes long-distance travel •Regional connectivity •Suitable for high volume of users •High mode-share of pedestrians, cyclists, and other forms of active modes •Adjacent crusher fines trail •Short trail •Links Major or Minor Trails to destinations such as parks, schools, neighborhoods •Expand comfortable access to the trail system for more people •Serve fewer users •Higher share of pedestrians •Typically constructed in conjunction with another project such as a park, school, or residential development •Connects local destinations Short-distance trips •Suitable for high volume of users •Lower share of long-range cyclists and higher share of runners/walkers Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 19 Trail Use (Annual Comparison) •Historically, the Poudre Trail at Martinez and Spring Creek Trail between Edora Park and Rolland Moore Park are the most used sections of trail. •Mason Trail and Power Trail have an uptick in use the past 4-5 years Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 20 Trail Use (June vs. January Comparison) Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes Here 21 Recreational Trail Loops •Range of recreational loop opportunities: •Longest trail loop (Orange) : 38.73 miles •Shortest trail loop (Red) : 1.36 miles Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4 Headline Copy Goes HereOther Project Tasks and Deliverables 22 Completed •Plan Congruence Assessment •Quantitative Level of Service Analysis •At-Grade Trail Crossing Crash Analysis •Deferred Maintenance Assessment •Population-based Level of Service •Irrigation Ditch/Trail Compatibility Evaluation In Progress •Development Review & Refinement •Project Prioritization •Grade Separated Crossing Prioritization •Design and Construction Standards •Funding and Implementation Scenarios Docusign Envelope ID: 9407FDAC-2985-43A6-8BBA-905736AA32E4