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5 - Recommendation re: 2003-2008 Supplemental Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) submittals CITY OF BOULDER TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: September 9.2002 SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of a recommendation to City Council on proposed project submittals for the Denver Regional Council of Government's Supplemental 2003-2008 Transportation Improvements Program REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Public Works De artment Tracy Winfree, Director of Public Works for Transportation Mike Gardner-Sweeney, Transportation Operations and Planning Coordinator Randall Rinsch, Senior Transportation Planner BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: Board review and recommendation on the proposed list of TIP project submittals PURPOSE The city of Boulder plans to submit transportation project recommendations to the DRCOG for development of the Supplemental 2003-2008 Transportation Improvements Program (TIP) for the Denver region. Additional funding became available following the TIP process earlier this year and this process will allocate those dollars to the 2003-2008 TIP. Given the very limited nature of these funds and the city's limited ability to support new projects financially, the number and size of the proposed projects is limited. The suggested projects and programs summarized later in this memo are presented for the Board's review and recommendation. BACKGROUND The TIP is generally prepared every two years by the DRCOG in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The TIP identifies the projects that will receive federal funding for highway, transit, alternative transportation improvements, and management actions expected to be completed by CDOT, RTD, local governments and other project sponsors. All projects receiving TEA-21 funds must be in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the TIP, and be consistent with the requirements of the Clean Air Act. This process is supplemental to the TIP approved earlier this year by DRCOG as additional federal funds were identified for the region following the submission deadline for the 2003-2008 TIP. At the time this agenda item was prepared, DRCOG had yet to distribute the application packets for this supplemental process, so we do not have the final criteria or project limits that will be used. DRCOG is holding a TIP workshop on August 29, 2002, and will distribute application packets and additional information about the process then. However,. we do know applications for this supplemental process have been advanced to September 23, several weeks earlier than in previous rounds of the TIP. This makes it more difficult to fit the city's decision making process within the DRCOG submittal process and necessitates coming to the TAB once relative to the supplemental TIP. ANALYSIS In the previous process for the 2003-2008 TIP, the city was successful in securing funding for five of the six projects submitted. The success in previous TIP funding along with the current and expected reductions in the city's Transportation budgets leaves the city with very limited ability to support additional TIP projects. The majority of the remaining transportation capital budget is dedicated to supporting the city's share of existing TIP projects and the 28 b Street Project which is under construction. For this reason, staff is recommending an enhancement project that would be supported by 280 Street project funds and two Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects that can be supported with city operational funds or that use outside funds for their match. For the same reasons, staff does not suggest resubmitting the Broadway Reconstruction Project, which is a city priority but cannot be supported in the current capital budget. City Transportation staff in conjunction with RTD has also been exploring partnering on a CMAQ grant to fund the planning and design of the Boulder Transit Village. RTD supports partnering and would submit the grant application. RTD has been working on the cost estimates needed for the proposal, however, due to the limited funds available for this round of CMAQ, ($1.88 million) and the amount of funds needed for the planning and design phase, it is possible that this grant application will be submitted in the next TIP round. Conceptual planning work and funding for property acquisition is completed and negotiations are underway to acquire the site from the property owner. Funding from this round would support planning and design work to continue progress in development of the transit village, but a proposal in the next TIP could include funds for both design and complete construction. Staff will continue to explore options on this project, but any city match for a TIP application at this time would come from Housing dollars already approved by council and would not require additional dollars from the Transportation budget. Staff believes that the projects suggested for submission meet the TAB's guidelines for advancing priority activities of the Transportation Master Plan and that they would support ongoing activities in TDM. City of Boulder 2003-2048 Supplemental Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) Project Recommendations Total Boulder's Project Name TIP Project Matching Funds Project Fund in South 28`h Street Bicycle Improvements Enhancement $1,200,000 $600,000 (from existing 28th Street Project funds) South 28 h Street Pedestrian Improvements Enhancement $1,200,000 $600,000 (from existing 2e Street Project funds) North 28`h Street Transportation Management TDM $400,000 $200,000 Organization Senior Mobility Options TDM $140,000 $0 (Submitted for Special Transit) (Rose Community Foundation match for $80,000) TOTAL FUNDING REQUEST $2,940,000 $1,400,000 More detailed descriptions of these projects are contained in Attachment A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION These projects can be supported by the existing Transportation budget and will contribute to implementing the city's Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The Senior Mobility Options proposal also represents a new funding opportunity for Special Transit and supports itslong standing partnership with the city. Staff recommends support for this list of submittals to DRCOG. ACTION REQUESTED Staff requests a recommendation to City Council on the proposed TIP submittal package. Attachments Attachment A New Projects Proposed for Submission for the Supplemental 2003-2008 TIPS Detailed descriptions of individual program/project submittals Attachment A New Projects Proposed for Submission for the Supplemental 2003-2008 TIP Detailed descriptions of individual program/project submittals Project: 1. South 28" Street Bicycle-Connections Location: 28'h Street corridor between Baseline and Arapahoe Description; The 28'h Street -2000 Project is a critical element in implementing the Transportation Master Plan's vision for a multi-modal corridor grid. The multi-modal in nature of the project incorporates transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and automobile enhancements into a single project. The project improvements will provide: • Regional transit service and supporting facilities • Continuous and safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities • Traffic efficiency improvements to the street system • Image and identity elements • Streetscape and aesthetic treatments his project would fund the bicycle elements of the 28'h Street Project including: A multi-use path would be built along the west side of 28`h Street between Baseline and Arapahoe. • Bike lanes and curb and gutter added to the 28`h Street frontage road to provide bicycle access along the corridor to the bus stops and define the edge of the street. • Bike lanes and curb and gutter added to Colorado Avenue from Regent Drive to 28th Street. Goals: The South 28'h Street Transportation Project plan was adopted by Boulder's City Council, Planning Board and Transportation Advisory Board to address the transportation needs of this area by: • Improving access to and mobility for all modes by developing a multi-modal transportation corridor • Accommodate the existing high levels of pedestrian and bicycle traffic • Provide continuous and safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities Funding Request: ISTEA: $600,000 Local Match: $600,000 from city funds and private contributions Total: $1,200,000 Attachment A Project: 1. South 28th Street Pedestrian Im rrevements Location: 281h Street corridor between Baseline and Arapahoe Description: The 28`h Street -2000 Project is a critical element in implementing the Transportation Master Plan's vision for a multi-modal corridor grid. The multi-modal in nature of the project incorporates transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and automobile enhancements into a single project. The project improvements will provide: • Regional transit service and supporting facilities • Continuous and safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities • Traffic efficiency improvements to the street system • Image and identity elements • Streetscape and aesthetic treatments his project would fund the pedestrian elements of the 28`h Street Project including: A detached sidewalk would be installed along the east side of the 28th Street frontage road. This new sidewalk would replace the existing sub-standard and incomplete sidewalk. • Pedestrian scale lighting would be installed along the multi-use path and frontage road sidewalk from Baseline Road to College Avenue. • Add raised intersections on Frontage Road at College and Aurora underpasses. Goals: The South 28`h Street Transportation Project plan was adopted by Boulder's City Council, Planning Board and Transportation Advisory Board to address the transportation needs of this area by: • Improving access to and mobility for all modes by developing a multi-modal transportation corridor • Accommodate the existing high levels of pedestrian and bicycle traffic • Provide continuous and safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities Funding Request: ISTEA: $600,000 Local Match: $600,000 from city funds and private contributions Total: $1,200,000 Attachment A Project: 1. North 28 h Street Transportation Management © anization Location: 28`h Street corridor between Iris Avenue and Pearl Street and between Folsom and 301h streets Description: The proposed project would fund a Transportation Management Organization structured as a public/private partnership to implement the action plan for the North 2e Street Transportation Network Plan (TNP). While the plan includes facilities in the city's capital improvement program (CIP) that support alternative transportation use, such as on- and off-street bike lanes, pedestrian pathways, mid-block pedestrian crossings, grade-separated path crossings, transit super stops etc.; the plan does not provide for an organization that would work with businesses in this area to optimize the potential of these facilities and amenities. he formation of a TMO would include the development of a business plan offering pportunities for businesses to actively be involved in developing programs to reduce congestion in the area. The TMO would also provide assistance to businesses in developing comprehensive ransportation Demand Management plans, especially those involved in development and redevelopment projects. he TMO would be a clearinghouse for businesses on important transportation issues and ptions affecting this area and these businesses. The TMO would also provide seed money for tartup programs such as an area shuttle, real time displays for transit, specific transit, pedestrian r bike improvements, vanpool and carpool incentives, parking pricing programs, Employee ransportation Coordinator and other innovative Transportation Demand Management tools etc. Goals: The North 28th Street Transportation Network Plan (TNP) was adopted by Boulder's City Council, Planning Board and Transportation Advisory Board in 2001 to address the transportation needs of this area by: • Improving access to and mobility for all modes by developing a multi-modal transportation grid • Reducing vehicular congestion on arterial roadways in the area • Minimizing need for traffic to circulate on arterial roadways • Providing a transportation network plan that supports and encourages land development and/or redevelopment that is consistent with the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan • Offering visual continuity within transportation corridors • Improving transportation safety Funding Request: ISTEA: $200,000 Local Match: $200,000 from city funds and private contributions Total: $400,000 Attachment A Project: 2- Senior Mobility Options Location: Boulder Valley; City of Boulder. Description: e 2000 census provided striking demographic information on the growth of the elderly population n Boulder Valley. The 65 and older population grew nearly 32 percent in the past decade and is nticipated to grow by 64 percent in the coming decade. Planning for alternative transportation ptions for this aging population become critical components of travel demand management to nsure safety and senior mobility. Special Transit is ideally suited to work with the city in the coordination of a Senior Mobility Management project in order to enhance transportation options or seniors at all stages of mobility and reduce dependence on the single occupant vehicle. The following activities would be supported: • Assess individual mobility needs, refer and coordinate transportation options to include RTD fixed routes, the community transit system, traditional paratransit and access-a- Ride. • Improve travel demand management functions targeted to this population group by enhancing and managing the use of existing and new transit options. • Coordinate and conduct senior travel training sessions at locations with high density of older adults. • Provide computerized ride matching and vanpooling options for those requiring paratransit. • Improve efficiency in group trip scheduling for paratransit thereby reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions. Provide outreach and marketing services to seniors regarding mobility planning and options. Goals: The project will educate, coordinate and enhance the mobility of Boulder's seniors on a range of mobility options. The goals include increasing senior mobility, reducing dependence on single occupant vehicles, reducing congestion in high traffic areas and reducing auto emissions through efficient ride matching-efforts. This proposal will leverage funding from Rose Community Foundation to enhance senior mobility Funding Request: ISTEA: $ 60,000 Local Match: $ 80,000 from the Rose Community Foundation Total: $140,000