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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Transportation Advisory Board 2022-8-178/12/2022 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD August 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Town Hall | Room 202 AGENDA In-Person Meeting | Board, Staff, and Public 12:00 pm Public Comment 12:05 pm Trustee Liaison Update Trustee Martchink 12:10 pm Approval of Minutes dated July 20, 2022 (packet) 12:15 pm Paid Parking Program (packet) Manager Klein, The Car Park 12:45 pm Downtown Wayfinding Plan (packet) Manager Hook Google Earth link to draft location plan 1:15 pm Cleave Street Improvements Plan (packet) Manager Hook 1:45 pm Engineering Updates Director Muhonen 1:50 pm Administration Updates Director Muhonen 1:55 pm Other Business Adjourn 1 2 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 20, 2022 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of July, 2022. Board: Chair Morris; Vice-Chair Ekeren; Members Bernal, Ferko, Finley, Gamble, Hanick, Igel, and Slack Attending: Chair Morris; Vice-Chair Ekeren; Members Ferko, Gamble, Hanick, and Igel; Managers Hook and Solesbee; Director Muhonen; Trustee Martchink; Recording Secretary McDonald; and Jessica Garner, Town of Estes Park Community Development Director Absent: Member Finley Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TRUSTEE LIAISON UPDATE Trustee Martchink reported no new updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JUNE 15, 2022 It was moved and seconded (Igel/Bernal) to approve the June 15, 2022, minutes, and the motion passed unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE Director Garner presented the Estes Forward (EF) Draft Goals and Policies document and invited the TAB to provide comments and questions during and any time before the next draft due out in mid-August. The EF plan, which is intended to boldly improve upon the 1996 comprehensive plan, outlines its vision, guiding principles, goals, and policies under the categories of Natural Environment, Economy, Health & Social, Housing, and Transportation & Infrastructure. Discussion points included the importance of updating comprehensive plans approximately every ten years; the cross-category nature of certain goals, and how all goals will be prioritized in the final EF plan; the possibility of separating transportation and utility infrastructure goals; how the plan will affect the Estes Park Development Code and Building Codes; the plan’s priority of featuring an implementation table of actions and scheduled review to ensure accountability; integration and promotion of EVs and bicycling, including the need for education on these options; emergency vehicle access, particularly in congested areas, and whether medical providers will be consulted on health-related aspects of the plan; how the plan addresses the 3 Transportation Advisory Board – July 20, 2022 – Page 2 regional/demographic nature of mobility options, and the resulting impact on equity and inclusion efforts; and the plan’s collaborative efforts with Larimer County since mobility users should not have to consider where Town/county boundaries lie. Director Garner emphasized the “should” nature of a comprehensive plan versus the “shall” language of the Development Code, Building Code, and other regulatory sources that will be updated according to the approved plan. The TAB is encouraged to attend the August 3 Community Conversation event and follow all EF’s activities and progress by visiting https://engageestes.org/. PARKING & TRANSIT UPDATES Manager Solesbee reported that June trolley ridership was up 32 percent from 2021, while Fourth of July ridership was down 6 percent. According to CDOT, “Bustang is hitting it” this year with ridership already at 60 percent of the 2021 passenger total. The Transit Branding RFP has a proposal deadline of July 28, and Manager Solesbee invites a willing TAB member to serve on the selection committee for this grant-funded project; email her for details. EV charging station data for June was summarized. The Car Park’s manager, Dana Klein, will be at the August TAB meeting to present a mid-season report on paid parking. Manager Solesbee’s “walking tour” of downtown businesses during the Fourth of July weekend revealed busy but manageable activity. The parking webpage continues to be updated with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports. The Park-n-Walk program was expanded to include registration for those commuting downtown using alternative modes of transportation (cycling, EVs, walking, etc.). Discussion points included what types of data would help promote, educate, and “tell the story” behind the green technology of EVs; whether privately-owned, local charging station numbers could be acquired for comprehensive analysis; and the issue of “range anxiety” for some EV users. Trustee Martchink inquired whether the availability status of the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations could be featured on the Estes Parking app. ENGINEERING UPDATES Manager Hook reported the ongoing vacancies of the Grants Specialist and Civil Engineer positions; some discussion ensued about the high demand for engineers and the overall struggle for companies to fill these and other vacancies. The Downtown Wayfinding Plan (DWP) is in the public survey phase on design options; online and manual survey access is being promoted at the Farmers’ Market during July. Fall River Trail (FRT) expansion plans are being finalized for bid in August, and the goal remains for construction to coincide with Rocky Mountain National Park’s (RMNP) construction of its FRT entrance. Graves Avenue Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plans are being reviewed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for right of way plan clearance. Elkhorn Lodge redevelopment continues with the building of the retaining wall. DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP Director Muhonen advised that he would be presenting the Town Board with a proposed amendment to the two Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) agreements due to escalating construction costs for the Downtown Estes Loop (DEL); if the local match increases by $500k, additional Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant funding can be secured. The DEL goes to bid in September. The construction timeline is 4 Transportation Advisory Board – July 20, 2022 – Page 3 likely to experience significant delay; Director Muhonen will also present the Town Board with an amendment to the Estes Park Municipal Code’s noise ordinance to allow for nighttime construction in the right of way, which would expedite the project. Discussion points included community perspectives of the DEL; the project’s cost-benefit analysis for downtown business owners; the impact of the CFLHD amendment on other areas of the budget; the possibility of modifying the noise ordinance amendment to apply on a per-project basis, or whether the public should have another opportunity to provide feedback on nighttime construction; and whether the TAB is in favor of writing a letter of support for either or both of these DEL items scheduled on the July 26 Town Board agenda. It was moved and seconded (Slack/Ferko) to write a balanced letter of support for the CFLHD amendment item, and the motion passed by quorum. The TAB declined to write support for the noise ordinance amendment as it stands. ADMINISTRATION UPDATES Director Muhonen advised that the Estes Park Police Auxiliary is discussing the pros and cons of adding speed limit signs where they are not readily visible. Discussion points focused on options for clarifying the speed limit only in neighborhoods that allow a speed limit above the statuary speed limit of 25; the existence of multiple signs in some areas already; whether posting more signs will influence driver behavior; and whether reducing the limit from 25 to 20 would significantly impact the safety level. OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 2:14 p.m. Lani McDonald, Recording Secretary 5 6 2022 Mid-Season Update on Paid Parking Dana Klein General Manager, The Car Park August 17, 2022 7 Paid Parking Program Goals* 1.Support the Town’s business districts by making parking available and by encouraging economic development 2.Maintain adequate turnover of Town -controlled parking spaces 3.Encourage an adequate amount of parking availability for a variety of parking users •Efficient use of perimeter parking locations •Enhanced use of the Town’s free shuttle system and other transportation alternatives 4.Reduce congestion in travel lanes caused by drivers seeking available parking.* Defined in EPMC Ordinance 30-19 8 2022 Program Overview Dates: •143 days •May 27 –October 16, 2022 (daily) Paid Parking Locations: •Town Hall (237 stalls) •Bond Park (76 stalls) •E. Riverside (43 stalls) •Riverside (94 stalls) •Wiest (141 stalls) •Post Office (99 stalls)* •Virginia (19 stalls) •Tregent (17 stalls) Updated Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 68% 32% Percentage of Total Supply: Free vs. Paid Free Paid * Reserved spaces adjusted total to 89 9 10 2022 Investments & Improvements •Adjusted hours of operation have been well- received by many downtown businesses •Elevated customer service through increased seasonal staffing and in-person interactions with business owners •Installed updated payment signage and added more pedestrian-level signs •Added 5 new kiosks at high traffic lots •Designated Post Office and motorcycle spaces 11 Ongoing Issues to Address in the Off-Season •Issue #1: Poor cellular connectivity during peak times of day ▪2022 Action: Extended the Town’s free WiFi service throughout downtown; updated signage ▪2022 Update: WiFi is helping, however there is still action required (reading signs, logging onto WiFi); additional education is needed •Issue #2: Pay station transactions can take up to 30 seconds ▪2022 Action: Beta-tested new software to improve transaction times; removed extra screens ▪2022 Update: Exploring hardwiring the stations into Fiber for 2023 •Issue #3: Lack of clarity about purpose for paid parking & where revenue is going ▪2022 Action: Plan to engage stakeholders in conversation about options this winter; considering a messaging campaign targeting guests for 2023 season 12 YT D 20 2 2 2022 AVERAGE OCCUPANCY KE Y PE R F O R M A N C E IN D I C A T O R S 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Bond Park East Riverside Post Office Riverside Town Hall Tregent Virginia Wiest 2022 Month-to-Month AVERAGE Occupancy Paid Lots June July 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2022 Month-to-Month AVERAGE Occupancy Free Lots June July PAID LOTS JUNE JULY Bond Park 65%70% East Riverside 84%82% Post Office 47%50% Riverside 92%81% Town Hall 75%80% Tregent 91%90% Virginia 77%75% Wiest 82%89% FREE LOTS JUNE JULY Big Horn 70%71% Brownfield's 92%96% Davis 81%87% Events 1%12% MacGregor 79%79% Structure 16%20% Perf. Park 51%56% Spruce 66%64% Visitor Center 47%53% W. Riverside 53%66% 13 YT D 20 2 2 2022 PEAK OCCUPANCY KE Y PE R F O R M A N C E IN D I C A T O R S PAID LOTS JUNE JULY Bond Park 85%91% East Riverside 95%96% Post Office 68%88% Riverside 100%100% Town Hall 96%100% Tregent 100%100% Virginia 90%89% Wiest 97%100% FREE LOTS JUNE JULY Big Horn 85%89% Brownfield's 100%99% Davis 97%99% Events 1%12% MacGregor 92%98% Structure 28%32% Perf. Park 71%80% Spruce 83%85% VC 61%66% W. Riverside 74%91% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Bond Park East Riverside Post Office Riverside Town Hall Tregent Virginia Wiest 2022 Month -to-Month PEAK Occupancy - Paid Lots June July 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2022 Month-to-Month PEAK Occupancy - Free Lots June July Important Notes: •Average of peak •Normal event season •More reserved spaces in Post Office 14 YT D 20 2 2 KE Y PE R F O R M A N C E IN D I C A T O R S 2022 JUNE JULY AVERAGE TOTAL Bond Park (76 SPACES)$ 21,892 $ 34,796 $ 28,344 $ 56,688 East Riverside (43 SPACES)$ 9,406 $ 10,508 $ 9,957 $ 19,914 Events Complex $ 1,140 $ 950 $ 1,045 $ 2,090 Post Office (99 SPACES)$ 12,744 $ 20,324 $ 16,534 $ 33,068 Riverside (94 SPACES)$ 22,275 $ 25,660 $ 23,968 $ 47,936 Town Hall (237 SPACES)$ 53,769 $ 87,855 $ 70,812 $ 141,625 Tregent (17 SPACES)$ 6,604 $ 7,253 $ 6,929 $ 13,857 Virginia (19 SPACES)$ 3,522 $ 3,426 $ 3,474 $ 6,948 Wiest (141 SPACES)$ 24,849 $ 32,105 $ 28,477 $ 56,954 TOTAL $ 156,203 $ 222,877 $ 189,540 $ 379,080 $96,887 $145,717 $59,316 $77,160 $- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 $140,000 $160,000 JUN JUL MONTH-to-MONTH PAY STATIONS vs MOBILE PAY PAY STATIONS MOBILE PAYMENT 33.9% 39.5% 16.6% 6.6% LENGTH OF STAY 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS 4 HOURS 5 HOURS 6 HOURS 7 HOURS 30911 36073 15149 6045 2046 645 351 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS 4 HOURS 5 HOURS 6 HOURS 7 HOURS LENGTH OF STAY BY TRANSACTIONS 15 YT D 20 2 2 KE Y PE R F O R M A N C E IN D I C A T O R S $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 Bond Park (76 SPACES) East Riverside (43 SPACES) Events Complex Post Office (99 SPACES) Riverside (94 SPACES) Town Hall (237 SPACES) Tregent (17 SPACES) Virginia (19 SPACES) Wiest (141 SPACES) 2021 v 2022 JUNE Revenue 2021 2022 $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 MAY JUNE JULY 2021 v 2022 Revenue Totals 2021 2022 $- $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00 Bond Park East Riverside Events Complex Post Office Riverside Town Hall Tregent Virginia Wiest 2021 v 2022 JULY Revenue 2021 2022 Important Note: •Reduced hours of operation 16 Focus for Remainder of Season •Scheduling “boots on the ground” turnover study for August and September •Survey of permit holders near end of season •Ongoing Email, phone call and field interactions with locals, visitors, employees and business owners •Visit with the Chamber Board •Year-End analysis •2023 program recommendations 17 Next Steps Prepare and present end of season report with recommendations for 2023 Paid Parking Season: •Draft recommendations to TAB: October 19 •Town Board Study Session: October 25 •Town Board Meeting & Public Hearing: November 8 18 Questions? 19 20 E s t e s P a r k Riverwalk Public Restrooms Visitors Center Historic Downtown Shopping/Dining Aerial Tramway INFORMATION IN F O R M A T I O N Pedestrian Directionals Small Kiosks 21 Text and information here about Estes Park history, historical happenings, notable places, etc. OR option for current events, revolving artwork or seasonal posters. Large Kiosks INFORMATION I N F O R M A T I O N 22 Riverwalk Riverwalk Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et Riverwalk Public Restrooms Visitors Center Historic Downtown Shopping/Dining Aerial Tramway Riverwalk Public Restrooms Visitors Center Historic Downtown Shopping/Dining Aerial Tramway Riverwalk Public Restrooms Visitors Center Historic Downtown Shopping/Dining Aerial Tramway Building Mounted Pedestrian Directionals 23 SHUTTLE Tr e g e n t P a r k Stop #4 Tr e g e n t P a r k Stop #4 S H U T T L E S T O P Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Long Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Trails Shuttle Stops Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Longer Trail Name 0.0 mi / 00 min Es t e s P a r k Es t e s P a r k MILE1 Es t e s P a r k 24 Es t e s P a r k Visitor’s Center Historic Downtown Parking Trails PAID Es t e s P a r k Visitor’s Center Historic Downtown Parking PAID Auto Directionals 25 Click through the folders to view the proposed locations from 2019, the 2021 parking signs, and proposed additional signs. You can click the icon to un-view/view those signs on the map Click on a pin to view information about that sign Trail Signs Auto-Directional Kiosk Building Mounted Pedestrian Directional Pedestrian Directional Destination https://qrco.de/bdF3mC 26 NORTH LEGEND SECTION A-A' A' A A' A 0' 1.7' MIXED USE STREET 27 NORTH LEGEND SECTION A-A' A' A 7'10' 1-2% 28 NORTH SHORT TERM - DUAL SIDEWALK LEGEND SECTION A-A' A' A A' A DUAL SIDEWALK 1-2% Grade 1.7' 0' 29 NORTH LEGEND SECTION A-A' A' A A' A TWO WAY ROADWAY 5'5'9' 1.7' 0' 30 31 32 33