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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Transportation Advisory Board 2018-8-15Carlie Bangs, Town Board Trustee Liaison Greg Muhonen, Estes Park Public Works Staff Liaison Transportation Advisory Board Agenda August 15, 2018 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Room 202 & 203 Estes Park Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave Current Members: Stan Black (03/31/20) Ron Wilcocks (03/31/21) Ann Finley (03/31/20) Amy Hamrick (03/31/19) Belle Morris (03/31/20) Gordon Slack (03/31/21) Tom Street (03/31/19) Linda Hanick (03/31/19) Janice Crow (3/31/21) Public Comment Approval of July Meeting Minutes Wayfinding – Downtown Plan Projects & Downtown Parking Mgmt. Updates Complete Streets Policy Draft E-Bike Policy Review Update Shuttle Updates Other Business Adjourn Chair Belle Morris Engineering Manager David Hook Planner Brittany Hathaway Public Works Director Greg Muhonen Co-Chair Tom Street Chair Belle Morris Chair Belle Morris Transit Program Manager Brian Wells Chair Belle Morris The mission of the Town of Estes Park Transportation Advisory Board is to advise the Board of Trustees and the Public Works staff on Local and Regional Comprehensive Transportation Planning Policies; Maintenance, Operation and Expansion Programs; and Transportation Capital Projects. Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 18, 2018 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Room 203 of Town Hall on the 18th day of July, 2018. Present: Tom Street Belle Morris Stan Black Amy Hamrick Janice Crow Ron Wilcocks Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director David Hook, Engineering Manager Tom Carosello, Estes Valley Recreation & Parks District John Hannon, Rocky Mountain National Park Absent: Gordon Slack Ann Finley Linda Hanick Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made and seconded (Street/Crow) to approve the June meeting minutes with a minor edit and all were in favor. SHUTTLE UPDATE The Town’s Transit Program Manager, Brian Wells provided shuttle updates to the TAB:  June passenger counts were 7,536 which is in line with last year’s counts  A grant application is being prepared for the FTA’s 5339b – capital funds grant. Included was a request for 80/20 matching funds for another battery-electric trolley (if the previous grant fails), an electric charging station (if the previous grant fails), garage for storing/charging the current trolleys and a cutaway bus to re place a leased vehicle. Results should be available early in 2019. Transportation Advisory Board – July 19, 2018 – Page 2  Another grant application will be submitted later this summer for the replacement funds grant, FTA 5339b, for either an electric cutaway shuttle or a hybrid, based on research for the best solution.  The DoubleMap GPS tracking system is fully operational. Some work still needs done to firm up connectivity. E-BIKE POLICY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Member Hamrick researched e-bike policies/ordinances in other mountain communities. She stated there are three classes of e-bikes and different communities allow different classes on different trails. There was no “one size fits all” ordinance found in her research. Hamrick found most information contained within newspaper articles reflecting that this appeared to be a fairly new concept by most. Allowing some type of electronic pedal assistance, especially with Estes Park topography, could p otentially encourage individuals to commute to work or downtown via bicycle. Member Slack stated he doesn’t feel e-bikes should be allowed on the Lake Estes Trail or along the Riverwalk. Slack further stated the trail along Highway 7 is too narrow to allow e-bikes. Tom Carosello, Executive Director of Estes Valley Recreation & Parks District (EVRPD) stated he attended a meeting last week covering this topic. The EVRPD determined it most appropriate to place the responsibility with the rider. They determined that e-bikes should be allowed where bikes are currently allowed. Carosello feels that the Lake Estes trail is a fine place for an e-bike. The actual e-bike speeds are not that different from regular bikes. Member Wilcocks agreed with Carosello’s assessment. Co-Chair Street stated there is a small minority of e-bike riders that exceed 20 mph. Street feels both Class I and II should be allowed. It is important to maintain trail connectivity so allowing e-bikes on one portion and not another is not desirable. It is important to trust people to use good judgement. Should a speed limit be imposed, is it enforceable? Estes Park Police Captain Eric Rose knows law enforcement individuals in both Breckenridge and Steamboat Springs that state there are no bicycle speed limit signs posted and therefore, no enforcement. Chair Morris suggested installing trail etiquette signs at entries to trails to guide individuals to appropriate trail use behavi ors. Riders and pedestrians will often self-correct if they know what is expected of them when sharing a multi-use trail. Transportation Advisory Board – July 19, 2018 – Page 3 Chair Morris suggested widening the trail along Highway 7. Director Muhonen stated this suggestion has been made for a future Capital Improvement Project. John Hannon with RMNP stated the topic of e-bike usage in the Park has not been discussed. Muhonen suggested that the TAB write a memo to Town staff containing their e-bike recommendations. The TAB will determine their position on the topic come up with key components the e-bike ordinance would contain. Member Hamrick suggested taking a look at the Estes Valley Trails Master Plan prior to final determination on what would/would not be allowed as some trails are restricted due to surface type. A majority of the TAB feels both Class I & II should be allowed on all trails. The EVRPD will most likely develop their own ordinance and it was suggested by Director Muhonen to work on the ordinance collaboratively with other agencies, remembering the TAB can only recommend activities for the Town’s trail system. Carosello stated that the EVRPD does not allow “motorized” equipment on the trails unless necessary for mobility. Co-Chair Street suggested further discussion on allowing Classes I and II while prohibiting Class III. Member Hamrick stated that would complicate the rest of ordinance due to differentiating between pedal–assist and a throttle. Hamrick and Member Black feel it makes more sense to allow Class I only. Carosello reminded the group the difficulty differentiating between the classes. There would be the ability, however to issue a citation in the event of an incident should the disallowed e -bike classes be involved. A motion was made and seconded (Wilcocks/Street) to allow Class I e-bikes only and all were in favor. Chair Morris would write a recommendation and send to Director Muhonen for review. It will then be distributed to all members. SHUTTLE FUNDING OPTIONS: The Town Board has opted to postpone discussions of the establishment of a Rural Transportation District. The Town Board is contemplating dropping shuttle stops outside Town limits since those locations do not collect Town sales tax. Current f unding for the shuttle program sustains existing levels of service. Member Black stated that expanding the Town’s shuttle services has been a perpetual problem. Muhonen stated that with the adoption of the Downtown Parking Management Plan (DPMP) there is a revenue stream and that b y bringing parking and transit together in one division it enables the revenues to be used for transit issues. If a revenue stream doesn’t occur, it should continue to be put in front of the Town Board for consideration. Transportation Advisory Board – July 19, 2018 – Page 4 Member Wilcocks stated that better definition of what the Shuttle Service’s mission is, is critical to what is requested. Member Hamrick asked if there has been any thought if serving the largest area possible is the best method since it has not been successful. If year-round service is needed, is there a potential to shrink the core service area to allow funding to spread throughout the year? Muhonen stated if this is a recommendation that is made, there may be a potential for a service reallocation which would utilize the same budget and change how it is spent on a tighter core. John Hannon stated that the continual Town shuttle service time changes are killing the perception of the shuttle system. Visitors are witnessing these changes and are often disappointed to learn the service anticipated has been changed. Member Black stated that a small amount of sales tax or additional property taxes are needed and pointed out that this services is more helpful to visitors than residents. Chair Morris would work to define mission statement and to the Town Board. Member Wilcocks states that more discussion is needed to determine what is appropriate to present to the Town Board. Member Black agreed and suggested this is something that can be worked on over the several months. Muhonen stated that Town staff has a fair amount of discretion and influence through Service Change Proposals used in the budget process. This type of proposal can be used to reallocate the structure of the shuttle program with the advice of a citizen advisory group. Should potentially extend this conversation beyond the TAB and involve the community. Brian Wells would like direction on whether the shuttle system should be geared more toward residents or visitors, stating the visitors love it. COMPLETE STREETS DRAFT POLICY: Co-Chair Street shared with the group, a first draft of a Complete Streets policy. Street used verbiage from policies implemented by Billings, MT but tailored it to Estes Park. Street also utilized the recently adopted Downtown Plan (DP) findings for incorporation into the policy. It is important, in this policy, to address the needs of all transportation modes. Street established the policy to require an exception be granted in order to deviate from the checklist. Wilcocks would like to recommend underpasses be implemented wherever possible and would send verbiage to this affect from the DP to Street. This policy would not be a regulatory document, but a guiding document. Transportation Advisory Board – July 19, 2018 – Page 5 OTHER BUSINESS Chair Morris reported that Member Finley had conducted further research into the potential university assistance with the Town’s wayfinding needs . The university is very interested in assisting. The Town’s Community Development Department will continue leading the effort in establishing wayfinding per the adopted DP and the Public Works Department will implement. With no other business to discuss, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m. Restaurants Shops Performance Park Bond Park Rock Wall Public Restrooms Visitor Center Riverwalk Parking Town Hall RMNP Downtown (as header) George Hix Riverside Plaza Police Museum Visitor Center Fairgrounds +Event Center Library Post Office Lake Estes 25Wayfi nding Masterplan 11.26.2014Grand Lake, Colorado Landmark/Gateway Signage 1.3 Conceptual Designs L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Landmark/Identification Sign Options Portal/Gateway Sign Options Timber Structure Steel ConnectionsSteel Connections Signage StoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStone ne ne ne ne ne ne ne ne ne BasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBaseeeee TimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimTimberberberberberberberberberber St St St St St St St Strucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucrucructurturturturturturtureeeeeeeee Town Seal- Weathering Steel Hammer-beam Truss Brace StoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStoStone ne ne ne ne ne ne ne ne ne BasBasBasBasBasBasBasBasBaseeee L6- Breakaway Option 26 Grand Lake, Colorado Wayfi nding Masterplan11.26.2014 1.3 Conceptual Designs (cont.) L7 L8 Other Landmark/Gateway Sign Concepts The designs below were developed as part of the 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and are provided in the Wayfinding Masterplan as additional Landmark/Gateway signage options. The Land Use Plan designated L7 as a potential “gateway identification monuments for the central business district”. L8 was presented as a “gateway identification monument for Hwy 34” (See Comprehensive Land Use Plan Page 28 for more information) Because of its size, L8 may not be the best solution for a Hwy 34 monument, but could be used as a lake-side monument or point of interest near the lake. Both of the signs are influenced by local archetypes and construction techniques. They are primarily wood timber construction with a stone base. Both signs have a built-in planter box that would require maintenance during the growing seasons. If L7 was used as a portal sign as shown on the location map, the content of the sign could direct visitors to the next turn. Landmark/Gateway Signage 27Wayfi nding Masterplan 11.26.2014Grand Lake, Colorado 1.3 Conceptual Designs (cont.) Landmark/Gateway Signage L9 - Pitkin Street Arch The Pitkin Street Arch Concept is the town’s new portal to the Grand Lake, the towns greatest natural asset. The arch is intended to be part of a redesign of the current vehicular-oriented, dead-end southern portion of Pitkin Street. Out of the desire to create a better connection between the Town and the lake, residents have expressed interest in a park or more pedestrian- oriented space between the Lake, the existing pedestrian pathway next to the Kauffman House Museum, and Grand Avenue. This space, besides strengthening the connection to the lake, could host special events or a small ice skating rink, all with an elevated view of the lake as the backdrop framed by the arch. This type of project would require further feasibility studies and design that are outside of the scope of the Wayfinding Masterplan. However, the arch concept should serve as a keystone element in gaining support for transforming this underutilized space into a town asset. This design is an example of one such solution. Stone pillars ground the arch and provide natural planting and sitting space. A laminated beam forms the arch and is reminiscent of Rainbow Bridge. Steel plate hangers and weathering steel cut-out letters or text could state the name of the town, its slogan, or another phrase appropriate for this gateway form. Clearance and height of arch are subject to location and require further study and design. 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Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 40 80Feet 1 in = 76 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/16/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 1 Black Can y o n C r e e k Blac k C a n y o n C r e e k Big Thompson River E W O N D E R VIE W A V E B IG T H O M P S O N A V E NSAINTVRAINAVE E E L K H O R N A V E UNITS A-I UNITS 1-11 12A 12B UNITS A-G This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 30 60Feet 1 in = 67 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/16/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 2 Big Thom p s o n R i v e r M A C G R E G O R A V E E E L K H O R N A V E E R I V E R S I D E D R VIRGINIA DR VI R G I N I A D R P A R K L N P A R K LN This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 30 60Feet 1 in = 67 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/16/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 3 441 141 401 243 225 249 311 165 215 225 215 125 130 257 131 222 325 250 310 260 120 221245 255 223 251 130 246 242 363 255 520 377 373 451 335 170 220 220 205 141 147 149 148 146 144 140 131 133 135137 B l a c k C a n y o n C r e e k B O YD LN EWONDERVIEWAVE M A C G R E G O R A V E PAR K L N W W O N D E R V I E W AV E E E L K H O R N A V E VIRGINIA DR WI L L O W S T O N E D R WILLOWSTONE CT 1 1 UNIT 21 6 3 5 2 This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 70 140Feet 1 in = 134 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/30/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 4 Big T h o m p s o n R i v e r Fall River E E L K H O R N A V E P A R K L N BI G H O R N D R E R I V E R S I DE DR ROCKWELL ST WRIVERSIDEDR W R I V E R S I D E D R CL E AV E ST W ELKHORN AVE WIEST D R MO R A I N E A V E UNITS 4 & 10 UNITS 1 & 7 UNIT C UNIT B UNIT A UNIT D This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 30 60Feet 1 in = 67 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/16/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 5 112124128132 156 342 240 250 257 245 276 270 264 274 405 409410 421 421 450 220 151161221241251 261 265 135 155 146 231142 251 138 136 283 150 154 220 231 254 256 275 236 170 160 120 124 255 253 249 251 243 231 221 201 189 255 285 215 181 191 136 240 130 160 200 251 271 281 286 292 335 260 250 246 238 232 355 385 395 345 335325 308 330 145 141 153 155 160 260 340 320 350 341 340 340 310 311 310 261 225 260 250 247 252 241 240 221 251 261 260 250 240 260 341 430 260 270 319 315 235 245 230 504 508 497 509 336 249 251 248 248 250 261 350 370 376 341 351 421 425 401 401 255 253 502 141 460 470 375 455 220 453 465 477 250 401440 200 150 136 225 215 Fall R i v e r Big Th o m p s o n R i v e r R I V E R S I D E D R D A V I S S T IVY S T M O C C A S I N S T ROCKWELL ST M O R A I N E A V E L O O K O U T S T RIDGEVIEWLN MO U N T A I N V I E W L N PA R K V I E W L N P I N E R I V E R L N WIEST D R WESTVIEW LN M O C C A S I N C I R C L E D R P R O S P E C T V I L L A G E D R W R I V E R S I D E D R LO T T S T W R I V E R S I D E D R C Y T E W O R T H R D COURTNEY LN COURTNEY LN CR A G S D R PROSPECT V ILLAGE DR UNIT 1 UNIT 5 UNIT 4 UNIT 6 This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 90 180Feet 1 in = 177 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/30/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 6 Fall R i v e r Fall Ri v e r E ELKHOR N A V E WI E S T D R R O C K W E L L S T B I G H O R N D R W ELKHORN AVE WIEST D R CLEAVE ST MO R A I N E A V E UNIT 2 UNITS 4 & 5 UNIT 3 UNIT 1 UNIT C UNIT B UNIT A UNIT D UNITS A-G 2A-2I This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 30 60Feet 1 in = 67 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/16/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 7 103 115 117119121123129133235 230 322 238 106 112124128132 291 295 261 265 135 270 125 271 221 225 230 130140150170160 131 133 135 140 139143 157 155 220 159 213 215 220 217 180 160 170 170 150 120 216214 217 211 125 157 211 203205 211 223 207 144 148 204 208 120 209 341 157 338 191229 225221 217 215 209 213 201 323 431 113 141 431 134 216 136 101 221 221 223 175 Fall Rive r Fall River BIG HORN DR BO Y D LN WI E S T D R MO R A I N E A V E W ELKHORN AVE CLEAVE ST L A W N L N WIEST D R S P R U C E D R UNITS 4 & 5 UNIT C UNIT B UNIT A UNIT D UNIT L UNIT JUNIT K UNIT A1 UNITS A-G 2A-2I UNIT B1 This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 50 100Feet 1 in = 104 ft±Town of Estes ParkCommunity Development Wayfinding Printed: 7/30/2018Created By: Brittany Hathaway Last Revised 7/30/18 8 July 2018 Parking Data Transportation Advisory Board, August 15, 2018 2005 Study vs. 2018 Study 2005 Study vs. 2018 Survey 2005 Parking Data -Town Hall Lot 2005 Parking Data –All Lots 2005 Parking Data -Location Snapshot July 2018 Parking Data –Parking Structure (sample size comparable to 2015) June 2018 Parking Data Parking Structure July 2018 Parking Data Parking Structure August 2018 Parking Data Parking Structure What to do with the survey data. . . •Track and monitor busiest lots / streets •Peak times of day •Parking Structure statistics •Count •Weekend vs. weekday •Time vs. Count •Other