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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Transportation Advisory Board 2013-12-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 18th, 2013 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Room 202 in said Town of Estes Park on the 18th day of December, 2013. Present: Kimberly Campbell Gregg Rounds Cory LaBianca Ann Finley Belle Morris Stan Black Also Present:John Ericson, Town Board Liaison Kevin Ash, Public Works Civil Engineer Jen lmber, Public Works Secretary Absent: Thom Widawski Bryon Holmes Kimberly Campbell called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. GENERAL DISCUSSION Minutes from the November 20, 2013, TAC meeting were reviewed by members. One slight amendment was suggested, and it was moved and seconded (Finley/Black) to approve the amended minutes, with the motion passing unanimously. UPDATES ON TOWN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Kevin Ash updated the committee on ongoing projects around Town. The project at the intersection of 34/36 has been delayed, with Public Works working with CDOT to reach completion. Questions were raised regarding the use of TVC signage recommendations during this reconstruction and the committee agreed this would be an ideal time to assert recommendations and suggestions. It was suggested CDOT be invited to attend the February meeting to discuss incorporation of the signage recommendations into the project, as well as other ideas such as renaming Wonderview Avenue to Fall River Road for consistency. The committee requested Scott Zurn and Kevin Ash review Public Works plans and projects involving signage, including a potential comprehensive assessment of signage throughout Town. A brief update was also given on Fish Creek corridor repairs, including the recently opened temporary two-way road with several access points. REVIEW OF TVC RECOMMENDATIONS The committee continued review of TVC recommendations. Signage for historical sites was suggested, as was creating a system of colors and shapes to indicate routes/entities (Town, RMNP, etc.). The committee would like to contact other towns that have successfully implemented a similar system to find out how they it was conceived and accomplished. Another area of focus was the shuttle system, with potential for improving routes, hours, signage, maps and incentives to ride. Sandy Osterman, a representative from the Shuttle Committee, will be invited to attend future TAC meetings and contribute to this discussion. Additional parking/transit hubs was another area of focus. The committee would like to create an incentive system to encourage downtown employees to use the shuttle system instead of tying up downtown spaces during peak retail time. Stan Black suggested the committee organize and implement a great incentive program, endorsed by the Town, without the use of Town funds or staff time. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transportation Advisory Committee — December 18th, 2013 — Page 2 A particular goal the committee would like to achieve in 2014 is blocking the entrance to Big Horn Drive from Elkhorn Avenue during the summer months. Options on rerouting traffic using Cleave Street were discussed. Public Works will compile a list of pros and cons of closing off this street to summer traffic and present it at the January meeting. John Ericson referred to a report commissioned by EPURA several years ago regarding parking on Cleave Street that may be useful in this endeavor. Improved bicycle access through downtown, with more bike racks, was another topic touched on. Potential for bike lanes to be included in the downtown highway reroute was discussed as an opportunity to be explored within the FLAP project. AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY MEETING Items for the January meeting agenda include a signage review from Public Works, the Big Horn Drive summer closure and a private trolley tour business in Town. Kimberly Campbell adjourned the meeting at 1:56 p.m.