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Jennifer Petrik
Transportation Planning, City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580 : 250 North Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
(970) 416-2471 office .
(970) 221-6239 fax
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Emma McArdle - Media Contact - North College
From: Jennifer Petrik
To: Jeff Scheick; Kathleen Bracke;
Date: 4/16/2009 2:57 PM
Subject: Media Contact - North College
Kelly DiMartino; Kim Newcomer; Mark Jackson
CC: Claire Thomas; Emma McArdle; Kyle Lambrecht; Matt Baker; Michelle Hansen; mike bello; mike
bello
Hello,
I just finished an interview with reporter Steve Porter of the Northern Colorado Business Report.
The main subject of his story is the Union Station project just west of College and South.of Willox.
This project is currently in the City's review process. I indicated Emma McArdle was the contact for
information on the Union Station project and Matt Baker as the contact for further information
on the North College Marketplace and roadway improvements projects.
The following are the key points I spoke with him about.
Gave description of the North College Phase I project and the improvements. I indicated I would get
back to him with the cost of the North College Phase I improvements project.
The North College Improvements Project Phase II is funded by the Building on Basics '/ cent sales tax
and along with federal funding. Current funding is approximately $5.6 Million.
The project will move forward with a phased implementation approach. As funding becomes available
other phases can be implemented.
The City with the NFCBA and CDOT have collaborated and developed a partnership and are moving
forward with the project.
The project area starts just north of the Poudre River bridge near Vine drive and continues to the
Hickory/Conifer Intersection.
The project includes safety improvements for all users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users,
large trucks and passenger vehicles.
Improvements include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, curb and gutter, consolidation of driveways,
and storm water improvements.
Improving safety, operations and functionality are the primary goals. Improving aesthetics is also
important.
We are excited to be moving forward with the NFCBA and CDOT with this important
community project.
We just completed the first of three open houses last week which introduced the project. The next open
house is scheduled for May 21st where we will be presenting alternatives, the third open house is
scheduled for July 8th where we will present the recommended alternative.
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