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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Transportation Advisory Board 2023-10-18 October 18,2023 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD 12:00 p.m. REGULARMEETING Town Hall|Board Room AGENDA In-Person Meeting | Board, Staff,and Public 12:00 pmPublic Comment(packet) 12:05pmTrustee Liaison Update Trustee Martchink 12:10pmApproval of Minutes dated September 20,2023(packet) 12:15 pmNAAPME Opportunity for Moraine Avenue Trail& US 34 & US 36 Overlay Paving Gina Fox, CDOT 12:30 pmConsultant Update on Multimodal Transportation Plan & Transit Development Plan Anthony Pratt, Kimley-Horn 1:00 pmMobility Services Update Manager Solesbee 1:10 pmPaid Parking Program Discussion Manager Solesbee & Supervisor Klein 1:30 pmEngineering & Administrative Updates Director Muhonen 1:45 pmTAB Meeting Time Discussion Chair Morris 1:55pmOther Business Adjourn 10/17/2023 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 20, 2023 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the TRANSPORTATIONADVISORY BOARD of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20thday of September, 2023. Board: ChairBelle Morris; Vice-ChairKristen Ekeren; Members Javier Bernal, Jessica Ferko, Ann Finley, Larry Gamble, Linda Hanick, Mark Igel, and Gordon Slack; Trustee Patrick Martchink; Staff Liaison Greg Muhonen Attending:Chair Morris; Vice-Chair Ekeren; MembersFinley, Gamble,Hanick, Igel, and Slack; Director Muhonen; Manager Solesbee; Engineer Bailey; Recording Secretary McDonald Absent:Member Bernal, Member Ferko, Trustee Martchink Chair Morriscalled the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TRUSTEE LIAISON UPDATE None. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDATED AUGUST 16, 2023 It was moved and seconded (Gamble/Ekeren)to approve theAugust 16, 2023, minutes with minor amendments,and it passed unanimously. MOBILITY SERVICES UPDATE Manager Solesbeereported that Supervisor Klein recently achieved his Certified Community Transit Manager(CCTM) status, and that in his absence today she would present the parking and transit operational update. Parking space average occupancy is up about 2.5%, with peak occupancy up about 4%. Labor Day weekend saw every lot and the parking structure full for more than one hour on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; Event Center overflow parking and shuttle access were advertised but underutilized. Parking structure use continues to grow; on average, 2023 is reporting34 more cars per day thanreportedin 2022. Parkers in all areas are staying longer. Business is expected to be heavy over the next several weekends for Autumn Gold & Rails in the Rockies(September 23-24), Elk Fest(September 30-October 1), and Pumpkins & Pilsners(October 7), as well as for Rocky Mountain National Park’s (RMNP)free entranceon September 23for National Public Lands Day. Transportation Advisory Board – September 20, 2023 – Page 2 August ridership on The Peak is up 27% from 2022, with 26,155 passengers. Thefall service schedule commenced on September 4; the Red Route continues daily, and all other routes are weekend only through Elk Fest. August ridership numbers for Bustang to Estes were consistent with 2022. The August 22 audit by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Transit & Rail (DTR) covered 12-13 categories, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance; the Town successfully passed this Subrecipient Information Review (SIR) site visit. Initial tasks forthe Multimodal Transportation Plan and Transit Development Plan (MTP- TDP) include extensive data collection forconsultant Kimley-Horn. The Steering Committee will meet soonto review a community engagement plan draft and possibly conduct some transit ride-along opportunities. Committee members include Public Works and Community Development staff; the TAB’s Chair Morris and Member Ferko; John Hannon (RMNP); and representation from the Estes Chamber of Commerceand community service agencies. Rut Miller of the Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS)willserve as liaison to the Spanish-speaking community. The request for proposals (RFP) for the grant-funded Visitor Center Parking Lot Redesign/US 34 Corridor Study is planned for release October 5. Chair Morris and Member Finley are serving on the Selection Committee. With the CDOT contracts for the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Transition Plan and the Trolley Barnprojectnot expected for another 2-3 months, the trolleys will be housed outside for another cold season. Manager Solesbee, Engineer Bailey, and Director Muhonen continuewithplanning tasks for the Big Horn parking structure. Discussion points included requests for Local Permit and RMNP Hiker Shuttle usage reports; the successful partnership with the Estes Valley Library in registering 339 Local Permits as of July; and parking availabilityrelated to construction fencing placementin the Post Office lot. ENGINEERING UPDATE Engineer Baileyreported completion of the Fall River Trail Extension’s (FRT) current segment; an upcoming news release will advise of grant funding for the FRT’s final completion in July 2025. The securingof 1A sales tax renewal funds in November, as well as work by the Town’s Water Division and Estes Park Sanitation District(EPSD), will precede any street repairs in the ReclamationNeighborhood. Discussion with residents will be a priority. Current work for the Cleave Street Improvements (CSI) project include EPSDsewer line relocation; undergrounding of overhead electrical;andlowering of Xcel gas lines and Transportation Advisory Board – September 20, 2023 – Page 3 CenturyLink ductbanks. This work must be staggered and requires Public Works permitting; the Town’s phase of the project should begin in January 2024 and conclude by Memorial Day. Discussion points includedconcern over theFRT’s ultimate exit point .25 miles before Fall River Court, which was originally planned according to the project’s available budget; the possibility of Public Works developing standard signing and markings for all users where trails cross driveways and streets; recent observations about ebike user speed on the Lake Estes Trail and downtown; whether Safe Routes to Parks (SRTP) funds could be pursued for Reclamation Neighborhood street repairs, since the area provides access to Cherokee Draw and the Lake Estes Trail;and easement-granting issuesrelated to4 of 25 Cleave Street properties, and how work can be modified around those areas now but fully completed later if the easements are eventually granted. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE Director Muhonenreported that curbs for the US 36/Community Drive Roundabout (CDRBT) have been poured for the central and splitter islands. Paving of the US 36 westboundlane should be complete on September 22. One-way traffic flow continues for weekday construction, with two-way flow allowed for weekend traffic. Final pavement work is expected next week; median, guardrail, and seeding work will follow. Community Drive should reopen by October 18 with temporary streetlights. The next public meeting for the Downtown Estes Loop (DEL) is planned for September 27 (4:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room). Temporary traffic control plans are under review, and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. (FCI) hopes to address the plans at the meeting and start the permanent one-way pattern on Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue, and Riverside Drive on October 2.Roundabout concrete work is underway, and stormwater pipes are being installed during night work. Post Office lot accessibility will be heavily impacted from October 1 through April 1, although concessions are being considered for patrons and delivery trucks during the holiday season. Director Muhonen was contacted by Engineer Gina Fox of CDOT Region 4, who is seeking CDOT’s Nonattainment Area Air Pollution Mitigation Enterprise (NAAPME) funding for trail work on Moraine Avenue (Crags Drive to Marys Lake Road) and CO 7 (Peak View Drive to Graves Avenue).Such work was identified in a survey conducted for bicycle- and pedestrian-focused communities approximately 18 months ago. Engineer Fox has been invited to present to the TAB at a meeting in the near future. NAAPME- eligible projects reduce traffic, encourage multimodal transportation, or otherwise directly reduce air pollution. Member Ferko is a NAAPME Board member. TAB members are encouraged to participate in the Town’s budget study sessions on September 28 and October 5 (both 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room). Public Works staff will present an overview during the October 5 session. Discussion points includedroundabout design and landscaping features, which are planned to reduce driver choices and visual distractions that could impede traffic flow; the Transportation Advisory Board – September 20, 2023 – Page 4 need for trails funding tofocuson accessibility and maintenanceissuesbefore expansion projects should be considered; muddy and unkempt conditions on the recently completed US 36 underpass, which the contractor and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) are responsiblefor addressing; andthe Town’s current lack of receipt of a petition against the DEL night work. OTHER BUSINESS Member Slack continues to observe certain Brown Route drivers running well ahead of the transit schedule; Supervisor Klein is regularly monitoring the timing for all routes. This led to the topic of whether on-demand transit service is viable for Estes Park; Manager Solesbee advised that the TDP process will address this topic. There was brief discussion about the transit program budget, which was generously subsidized by pandemic-era funding in 2020 and 2021, and then with paid parking revenue in 2022. A current shortfall of $200k will see some compensation from CDOT (starting at $70k, with additional funds likely), but the Town’s primary budget concern at this time is whether the 1A sales tax will be renewed.Manager Solesbee will engage the TAB when the time comes to initiate transit program budget discussion with the Town Board. Chair Morris reminded TAB membersthat the bylaws address regular attendance to meetings, while acknowledging that allmembershave complex schedules. (Recording Secretary’s note: Section VI. Attendance: In the event any member misses three (3) consecutive regular meetings or a total of four (4) regular meetings in a calendar year, the Town Board may remove its appointed member for neglect of duty and designate a new member to fill the vacancy.)A brief discussion ensued regarding whether another time of day would be more effective for TAB memberattendanceand also promote public attendance. It was agreed that changing to an 8:00 a.m. start time on the third Wednesdays is desired; Recording Secretary McDonald will consult with the Town Clerk’s office about room availability and the protocol for this change. There being no further business, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at1:59 p.m. Lani McDonald, Recording Secretary 10/18/23 PROJECTS PROPOSEDANDUPCOMING 10/18/2023 23232424242424242424 JulJul JunJun Oct FebSepSep Nov May 11 56 1215 31 20 30 15 5ğƷĻ Wall Meeting US36US34 US36US34 Review Structural of Work Plan ConstructionResurfacingResurfacing Repair (90%) ResurfacingResurfacingConstruction aźƌĻƭƷƚƓĻ FORAdvertisementBeginCompletionADABeginEndBeginEndEnd SCHEDULE Dates are approximate RESURFACING PROJECT Resurface US34 from approximately MP 65 to MP 62.5 (20K TONS HMA)ResurfaceUS36fromapproximately MP 5 to MP 6.5 (4K TONS HMA)Curbramprepairsat US34/US36 and the Pedestrian Crossing just west of this intersectionADArepairsto MarysLake Road intersectionWallConstruction in Big Thompson River (200 LF) SCOPE¤¤¤¤¤ RESURFACINGPROJECT -LOCATION ADARESURFACINGWALL LEGEND 10/18/2023 Countermeasure¤ Raised median from Riverside Drive to St VrainAvenue, or ¤ Median refuge at the pedestrian signal, and ¤ Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) functional space improvements¤ Continuous Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) and marked crosswalk review ¤ Road diet from US 36 to Graves Avenue¤ Continuous pedestrian / bicycle pathway (variations on / off street) ¤ All alternatives anticipate a connection to the proposed loop road sidewalk on the north side of US 36 CDOT R4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Study Locations US 34 from Riverside Dr. to St. VrainAve.CO 7 from US 36 to Peak View DriveUS 36 from Crags Drive to RMNP Entrance Estes Park Locations observed the ÑSystemic AnalysisÒ (proactive approach to safety) 10/18/2023 Nonattainment Areas NAAPME Nonattainment Area Air Pollution Mitigation EnterpriseEligibility for Funds -CDOT Projects OnlyMultiusePath(nowidening of US36) is estimated around $6.5M (Total Project)Unclearonwhen/howfundswillbedi stributedCDOT Website: What is NAAPME¤¤¤¤¤https://www.codot.gov/programs/naapme NAAPME MULTIUSE -LOCATION 10/18/2023 | 970.302.0115 Thank You | 970.939.6582 Gina Fox, PEResident Engineergina.fox@state.co.usJames Usher, PEProgram Engineerjames.usher@state.co.us For questions or comments on CDOT Projects: ¤ 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70