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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Transportation Visioning Committee 2011-08-03RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 3, 2011 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TRANSPORTATION VISIONING COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 3`d day of August, 2011. Members: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Stan Black, Kimberly Campbell, Peggy Campbell, Charley Dickey, John Ericson, Larry Gamble, Wayne Groome, Jacquie Halburnt, John Hannon, Cory La Bianca, Fred Mares, Jerry Miller, Rex Poggenpohl, Greg Rosener, Frank Theis, Annika Van der Werf, Gary Van Horn Stan Black, Charley Dickey, John Ericson, Wayne Groome, Fred Mares, Rex Poggenpohl, Greg Rosener, Frank Theis, Annika Van der Werf PIO Rusch, Deputy Town Administrator Richardson, and Deputy Town Clerk Deats Kimberly Campbell, Peggy Campbell, Larry Gamble, Jacquie Halburnt, John Hannon, Cory La Bianca, Jerry Miller, Gary Van Horn Chair Ericson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Chair Ericson commented on the shuttle program saying there has been a press release and television advertisement encouraging downtown employees to use the transportation hub parking lot and shuttle. TVC members said they find the instructions at the shuttle locations confusing and challenging. MINUTES. The minutes of the regular meeting held July 20, 2011, will be presented for approval at the next scheduled meeting of the TVC. TOWN BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED. At the July 26th Town Board meeting, Co -Chair Ericson and Greg Rosener spoke to the Board about the proposed public input process and the Trustees unanimously approved the TVC to proceed, with Trustee Koenig recusing herself. PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS. The Committee proposed holding three or four public meetings and discussed dates and times of day for the sessions. Deputy Town Administrator Richardson reported on dates the conference center was available and it was decided to pursue scheduling two meetings on September 20, 2011, and two meetings on Thursday, September 22, 2011, to be held from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. The Committee discussed possibly scheduling a fifth follow-up meeting at the museum to accommodate people who may have been out of town or for some reason unable to attend the September meetings. Input from community members, business owners, and representatives of special districts will be sought. Stan Black asked whether input from visitors would be gathered. The Committee agreed that the business owners will be able to provide information related to visitor experiences and also information gathered through the Local Marketing District (LMD) survey can be utilized to gain a visitor perspective; however, the meetings will be open to the public and visitors would be welcome to attend. Rex Poggenpohl said transportation issues require long-term planning on the part of the Town and input is needed from taxpayers, while being conscious of the importance of visitors and their needs. A meeting of the full Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2011, to meet RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transportation Visioning Committee — August 3, 2011 — Page 2 with Laurel Kubin, CSU Cooperative Extension Services, who will facilitate the public sessions. Discussion will take place at that time related to the objective of the sessions, topics to discuss, the format to be used, and how the public will be notified of/invited to the meetings. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ISSUES. The Committee discussed the concept of "complete streets" which accommodate not only vehicle traffic, but bicycle riders and pedestrians as well. Topics of discussion included: • consider bike lanes and sidewalks when streets are newly built or re -constructed • include the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) and Public Works in communication about sidewalk and trail connections • suggest the TVC obtain a map of trails in the Estes Valley for review • set a goal and devise a plan for the connection of trails • a trails committee currently exists; is appointed by the EVRPD Board; and meets monthly • bicycle traffic is not allowed on downtown sidewalks or the Riverwalk • access to sidewalks and trails by motorized scooters, segways, and wheelchairs must be considered • bike lanes should be considered in planning for downtown area • consider a provision to transport bicycles on shuttles • bicycling is becoming more and more popular and is an economic development issue; need to become more bicycle -friendly • policy statement by the Town Board relative to making trails and bike lanes a priority in Estes Park Following discussion it was decided that a Bypasses/Roads Reconfiguration Work Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, in Room 203 of the Town Hall to identify issues related to bicycling in the Estes Valley. Greg Rosener suggested inviting community members who are avid bicyclists to the meeting to gain their perspective. Chair Ericson suggested including a representative from the YMCA and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) as well, since the Park is becoming more focused on bicycle travel. STATISTICAL TABLES. A handout containing factual information will be prepared for the public input meetings to provide those in attendance with current data relevant to transportation and parking. The information may include topics such as how many parking spaces currently exist in Town, traffic counts, and peak traffic days. A list will be created and prioritized at the next meeting as to what to include in the handout and a concise, factual, easy -to - understand document will be created for distribution at the meetings. OTHER. • During the month of October, the Committee will focus on the final report to the Town Board and will discuss the format of the report for example utilizing a timeline approach vs. an issues/topic approach to the report. • A meeting will be scheduled with Town staff and appropriate parties to discuss ideas resulting from discussion at the Parking/Shuttles Work Group related to restructuring the shuttle routes. There being no further business, Chair Ericson adjourned the regular meeting 4:40 p.m. CCyn hi Deats, Deputy Town Clerk