4 - Staff briefing and TAB input on the CU Transplan 2004
C I T Y O F B O U L D E R
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA TITLE:
Staff briefing and TAB input on the CU Transplan 2004.
PRESENTER/S:
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Tracy Winfree Public Works/Transportation
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Greg Fisher University of Colorado/Parking and Transportation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Campus planners will brief and seek input from the Transportation Advisory Board on
the CU Transplan 2004
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Similar to the city Transportation Master Plan (TMP), the CU Transplan defines the
comprehensive transportation strategy and implementation programs that will provide
mobility for university affiliates and visitors.
BACKGROUND:
Background on the micro-master plan and contact information is available at the
following link:http://ucbparking.colorado.edu/TransportationMasterPlan/Default.asp.
A draft list of CU Transplan recommendations is attached.
Fiscal Impacts:
N/A
Other Impacts:
N/A
Other Board and Commission feedback:
N/A
Public feedback:
N/A
Staff recommendation:
No recommendation is sought at this time.
Attachments:
CU Transplan 2004 DRAFT Recommendations
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CU Transplan 2004
DRAFT Recommendations
(November 12, 2004)
Auto Circulation and Parking
A1. Extend CU Boulder’s existing parking supply – Many lots are not fully
utilized (even on Main Campus). Identify low-use portions of existing parking
lots, and manage the system to direct users to these available spaces. E.g. roof of
Regent Autopark, Kittredge Lot 416 (near Coors Center).
A2. Continue to promote lower cost alternatives to parking such as transit, biking
and walking – look at the alternatives and evaluate the cost/benefit. E.g. one new
SOV (single occupant vehicle) in a structured parking space will cost 4-5 times as
much to accommodate one as one EcoPass transit rider.
A3. Plan carefully for new parking development– use a forecasting model
(provided in Transplan ) and lot counts to facilitate highly targeted planning for
new replacement parking when and where appropriate to avoid major dislocations
and service disruptions
A4. Manage parking supply to promote greater consistency of service/price/value
– PTS controls about 80% of on-campus parking supply. Consider unifying
management of all spaces under one system to promote efficiency and
consistency
A5. Determine an optimal parking fee for on-campus residents based on fair
market conditions for parking and housing under the unified management
structure above
A6. Rationalize pricing and policies to promote consistency – Synthesis of A4
and A5
A7. Balance parking demand among areas of campus and introduce more choice –
Create a tiered pricing model that maintains efficient space utilization, offers
commuters (especially lower-paid employees) affordable parking options, and
helps to maintain adequate visitor parking supply
A8. Lease surplus parking – in appropriate and available locations
A9. Develop a parking and circulation plan – use the parking map and Campus
Master Plan as a base, and place long-term parking at the perimeter, while
improving visitor direction and access
A10. Use technology to achieve above goals – variable message signs, access
card, and lot count systems
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A11. Consider shared parking opportunities, for example between day and night
or by day of week in a given location
Transit Service
T1. Maintain and support existing Community Transit Network and EcoPass
programs – they have been cost-effective and useful to CU
T2. Develop a transit circulation plan for the campus that facilitates efficient and
comprehensive bus/shuttle circulation, to, from, and around CU campuses
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T3. Explore transit prioritization measures such as bus lanes, on Broadway, 28,
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US 36, Euclid/18, Colorado, Regent, and Folsom north of Colorado in
conjunction with Fastracks and other major investment programs
T4. Implement planned Superstops and Nextbus signs
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T5. Implement Broadway/18/Euclid street improvements to provide more
efficient circulation to from, and around campus while enhancing access and
visibility to CU’s major “front door” (UMC/University Club). This includes
coordination with the City of Boulder to enhance pedestrian safety and vehicle
levels of service at the most congested CU intersections along Broadway
T6. Plan for a multi-modal CU Transit Center and/or Transit Mall in coordination
with T5
T7.Support Fastracks implementation to serve CU effectively, including Bus
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Rapid Transit on 28 Street and Broadway
T8. Improve Special Event Transit Options - such as Park and Ride to games
T9. Expand the EcoPass Program – e.g. to leaseholders, retirees, and regular
visitors
T10. Use CU affiliate origin/destination data collected in the planning process to
help RTD and the City/County of Boulder to improve Community Transit
Network service on specific routes
T11. Work with the City, County, and RTD to explore the implementation of a
new comprehensive transit system plan including improved performance
standards and some route and service improvements as recommended by the
consultants to this study, Nelson/Nygaard and Associates
T12.Support local consensus with RTD by creating a new local oversight body to
guide local priorities and raise local funds
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Shared Infrastructure Improvements
I1. Create a clear circulation hierarchy – define main roads, service lanes, service
alleys, restricted service lanes, cartways, bike/pedestrian paths, main walkways,
secondary walkways
I2. Create a multi-use pathway system for pedestrians, bikes, and smaller service
vehicles such as electric carts
I3. Provide names for corridors and street signs
I4. Buildings should all have physical addresses clearly posted in consistent
locations
I5. Create and implement a unified wayfinding (directional and informational
sign) system for visitors and to identify service access routes
I6. Implement required pathway and service access improvements based on user
volumes and circulation analysis. E.g. size and design pathways to accommodate
specific traffic volumes and modes
I7. Define project management structures and funding plans for the development
and maintenance of all campus corridors
I8. Consider traffic flow improvements such as variable four-way traffic sensor
systems and grade-separated crossings where congestion is highest and the
greatest pedestrian safety concerns exist, e.g. Regent Drive at Fiske Planetarium
Bicycle Facilities
B1. Continue to upgrade the East-West Bikeway
B2. Continue to upgrade and add bike parking in convenient locations
B3. Create a North-South and/or Diagonal Bikeway linking to the City of Boulder
Bikeway System, e.g. along Folsom corridor
B4.Complete a bike path north of the Stadium
B5. Expand bike commuter support – i.e. shower facilities, additional bike
checkout locations
B6. Reinstate the bicycle enforcement program after eliminating the dismount
zone and replacing it with low-speed “Pedestrian Safe Zones”
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B7. Add bike commuter demonstration facilities such as covered and/or secured
bike parking
Pedestrian Environment
P1. Develop a pedestrian circulation plan – give pedestrians preference in
“pedestrian zones” and define day/night use of such zones
P2. Develop dedicated funding pools to build out and maintain the campus
pedestrian walkway system
P3. Consider a “safe path” system for night use, linking nighttime pedestrians
with key destinations along a well-lit, well-defined corridor
P4. Develop a comprehensive pedestrian signage/wayfinding system linking
visitors on foot to key destinations
Service and Emergency Access
S1. Establish a service vehicle circulation plan that reduces modal conflicts and
minimizes the intrusion of service vehicles in pedestrian spaces
S2. Redefine the service vehicle parking system and create adequate off-path
service vehicle parking/loading spacs.Consider a “ring and spoke” system of
access.
S3. Eliminate “worksite permits” and replace with a new service access system –
e.g. dedicated service vehicle hubs and work staging areas in strategic campus
locations
S4. Create physical barriers to define and support the new service vehicle
circulation plan and reduce pedestrian space intrusions and landscape/hardscape
damage by vehicles
S5.”right-size campus fleets - promote and encourage small vehicle fleet use on
an appropriately-sized multi-use pathway system versus allowing vehicles of any
size to have universal access
S6. Ensure loading docks are adequately sized and managed and physically
expand or relocate docks where needed to support S1-S5 above.
S7. Accommodate emergency vehicle access in appropriate locations via
circulation plans. Consider the use of such items as knock-down bollards for fire
access where other vehicle types are not permitted
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Funding Mechanisms
F1. Agree on funding priorities among CU groups with the assistance of
Transplan cost/benefit analysis
F2. Maintain the parking pro-forma tool designed by Nelson/Nygaard for
Transplan
F3. Collect data in a consistent manner between the City, County, University and
RTD to enhance consistency and accuracy
F4. Establish regular and timely data collection and analysis periods (e.g. mode-
share data) within and between agencies to improve planning capabilities
F5. Work with the City, County, COG, RTD, and Private Sector/Donor Groups to
identify funding opportunities for major projects
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