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11.08.21 TAB MinutesFINAL TAB Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 1 of 4 CITY OF BOULDER BOULDER, COLORADO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES Name of Board/ Commission: Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Date of Meeting: November 8, 2021 Contact Information Preparing Summary: Meredith Schleske 303.441.3204 Board Members Present: Tila Duhaime; Alex Weinheimer, Robert Hutchinson, Mark McIntyre, Ryan Schuchard Staff Present: Erika Vandenbrande, Director for Transportation and Mobility Natalie Stiffler, Deputy Director for Transportation and Mobility Devin Joslin, Principal Traffic Engineer Danny O’Connor, Transportation Principal Planner Jean Sanson, Transportation Principal Planner Amy “Liv” Lewin, Transportation Senior Planner Mike Sweeney, Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager Veronica Son, Civil Engineer Allison Moore-Farrell, Transportation Planner Meredith Schleske, Board Secretary Others Present: Triny Willerton, President-Founder, It Could Be Me Type of Meeting: Advisory/ Regular Agenda Item 1: Call to Order [6:00 p.m.] Instructions to Virtual Meeting Participants – Allison Moore-Farrell, technical host reviewed rules and technical operations on the virtual platform. Agenda Item 2: Approval of Minutes [6:04 p.m.] Motion: Approval of October TAB Minutes as presented. Motion: McIntyre Second: Schuchard 5:0 Motion Passes. Agenda Item 3: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, November 21, 2021 [6:07 p.m.] Erika Vandenbrande and Triny Willerton made the report to the board. International event to honor 1.35 million people killed and millions more injured on world's roads each year, organizing for change to prevent such tragedies. Extra urgency, rising at alarming rates. In first half of 2021, 18.4% more people died in US road traffic crashes compared to 2021; over 42,000 killed last year was 24% spike over 2019. Event also recognizes first responders. Road traffic crashes affect all modes, requires coordinated approach. Boulder Safe Streets Report details background, how severe crashes happen. Paired with corresponding Vision Zero action plan, provides roadmap to improve safety on our roads for all. Zero traffic deaths bill is before US Congress, 47 co-sponsors currently. Most of the ambassadors are survivors, have a plan to get to zero road traffic deaths. Boulder event is November 21, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Pearl Street walking mall from 15th Street to 9th Street. Giving out bike lights and reflective strips. We owe it to survivors to make it better. Kudos to David Kemp and staff, wish expressed that it was more available to motorists. Agenda Item 4: Public Comment [6:17 p.m.] •Terrence Millis – thanks to board for opportunity to speak, please consider adding crosswalk on Spine Road where it crosses South Orchard Creek/Wellington Road. This location is even more urgent since Crest View Elementary School has added bus stop. Also, please consider revisiting the Neighborhood Speed Management Program (NSMP) Complex Projects point tally. Spine Road is now number 9, has been on a few years, not much speed slowing mitigation has been added except blue NSMP sign, scoring does not include recent crashes. Believes it should be a higher priority. •Lynn Segal – 700 parking spaces at the Millennium, 300 at 311 Mapleton, city should sue University of Colorado to cap enrollment. Agrees with statement, “If passed, CU South will grow Boulder three times the size it is now.” Does not matter if it is at North or not. Oliv has micro units with cars for every space, should be producing Martha units at Alpine-Balsam – communal, less cars. Bikers in extreme weather should be able to go through crosswalk when no one is waiting, lights could be automated better, could reduce emissions. TAB Comment that reviewing NSMP scoring criteria is upcoming agenda item, appreciation for comments. FINAL TAB Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Agenda Item 5: Staff briefing and TAB feedback regarding Safe Streets Report Update [6:22 p.m.] Devin Joslin made the report to the board. This memo provides a summary of the findings related to the crash data analyses performed for the updated Vision Zero Boulder: Safe Streets Report (2018-2020) (SSR 2018-2020). The updated report will present new crash data and trends from the years 2018-2020, including comparison of crash trends over time, identification of new crash trends, and evaluation of crash countermeasures installed since the prior report. The updated report will also detail changes in trends resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in March 2020 and influenced travel behaviors and mode choice. After completion of the SSR 2018-2020 early next year, the Vision Zero Action Plan will be updated to identify recommended actions and crash countermeasures within the four E’s (engineering, enforcement, education, and evaluation) that encompass Vision Zero to best mitigate the most recent crash trends and continue to address prior trends. Questions for TAB 1. What feedback does TAB have regarding the crash analysis findings? 2. What feedback does TAB have regarding the process for completing the report? TAB Feedback • Question of how January draft report will differ from what is presented at this meeting. • Comment that $3 million for left-hand turning improvements sounds like a lot of money, question regarding scope and types of improvements, how decisions are made, if pedestrian crossing(s) would be protected. • Inquiries concerning if there will be a technical appendix that will illustrate timeline for action plan; if best practices from other cities are reviewed and incorporated; if “4 E”s (engineering, enforcement, education, evaluation) have equal weight and importance. • Mention that arterials and major streets are at core of preventative measures, question whether there are industry guidelines that inform high probability of accidents. • Comment that “driver” term is not often used except regarding seniors, questions whether there was a difference in the data, why time of day and time of year are no longer included, note that roadways with other jurisdictions have most crashes but not addressed until the end of the report. • Observation that there are three categories - severe accidents, bad driving behavior, things we can do – and need to identify interaction, linkages, connections between the three to help determine best approach. • Question regarding the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and if there are areas where we might be spending too much for value or if data suggests spending in different ways. • Suggestion to present to the newly seated city council transportation vision if funding was available, preference expressed for more global assessment of best practices. • Concurrence noted about how we are spending money on the CIP, opinion that engineering in city is really good and can mitigate some of the need for education and enforcement; comment that we need to be really good at engineering now for what we want to see in the future. • Editorial comments include recommendation to use consistent colors on slide presentation i.e. slide 11 - inconsistent colors of numbers are confusing; a lot of attention and effort on some crashes is not worthy of space; graphics were generally really good, easy to understand; delete references to private crashes - not critical information; caution in drawing hard conclusions from 2020 data; refrain from density with text; good job not over-interpreting speeding crashes; encouragement to include “big picture” guesses, where we need regional and partner efforts. • Conclusions that data tells the story, education works, should support request for funds, why city council needs to uphold, changes take more political will. Agenda Item 6: Staff briefing and TAB feedback regarding Transit Service and Regional Update [7:32 p.m.] Danny O’Connor and Jean Sanson made the report to the board. Executive Summary The purpose of this transit and regional transportation update is to provide TAB an overview of (1) the state of Boulder’s transit system and, (2) progress being made toward the implementation of regional multimodal transportation projects. The City is closely monitoring transit trends and advocating for RTD to restore service, as well continuing to further electrify the HOP fleet. Working with our regional partners, significant progress is being made on the city’s priority regional projects – including the Diagonal/CO 119 and Arapahoe/CO 7 corridors, as well as RTD’s Northwest Rail. TAB Feedback • Questions regarding how distribution of funds occurs, whether the passenger rail study includes evaluation of alternatives services like bus rapid transit (BRT), if doing the study diminishes work on BRT, if community will have a choice or chance to weigh in. • Observation that HOP ridership was highest ever immediately before Covid shutdown, opinion that TAB FINAL TAB Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 3 of 4 could ask city council for full restoration and enhancement, questions regarding how we do/can we interact with RTD, impact change. • Comment that we do not talk enough about disabilities and lower income service, how can we incorporate? 8:00 p.m. Hutchinson excused. Agenda Item 7: Matters [8:12 p.m.] A. Matters from Staff/Non-Agenda 1. 15th Street & Iris Update – Amy “Liv” Lewin reported to the board following item 7.B.1. [8:23 p.m.] TAB Comments • Questions regarding design, including why a single beacon and curb cut are preferable, why does it need to be on west leg instead of middle, if consultant is considering all designs and doing cost analysis. • Appreciation expressed to staff for efforts, comment that an automated switch would be much easier for cyclists towing trailers/sharp left turn coming from 16th Street, button accessibility for disabled. • Request to send slides to TAB. B. Matters from the Board 1. 2022 TAB Application Specialized Questions (due 11/26/2021) discussed, Schuchard to finalize, submit to TAB Secretary to deliver to city clerk. [8:12 p.m.] 2. TAB desire to suggest agenda item for city council’s 2022-23 retreat - Duhaime)(due 12/15/2021) [8:38 p.m.] TAB Discussion • Request includes specificity, succinct, what success looks like. Finalize at December TAB meeting. • Suggested topics and comments include making progress on reaching Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as measured on 2020 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update; note that political will is required; direct staff to assess, achieve, report; look for quick win; focus on arterials, maybe lowering speed on arterials, recognize slow-moving bureaucracy; tie to parking; mode shift. 20 is Plenty was a big success, design criteria easy for public to understand. McIntyre and Schuchard to present draft; one-way suggestions are solicited from TAB members. 3. TAB Rules of Procedure (Duhaime, Vandenbrande) Question whether it requires a public hearing, agreement to table to TAB retreat. 4. Open Board Comment • Global climate summit – siloed thinking is not helpful because transportation has big impact on climate change. Will explore partnering with Environmental Advisory Board (EAB). • Conversation with blind traveler who met with Mike Sweeney. We can do a better job to inform residents, make an effort to reach out to her and others. Agenda Item 8: Future Agenda Topics [9:11 p.m.] A. Broadway and Rayleigh - lessons learned B. Clay Fong presentation C. 30th Street design planning D. Update on fatality at Pearl and 26th Street E. Process for any future opportunity to opine on plan concept (could be retreat item) F. Neighborhood Speed Management Program (NSMP) Criteria. Equity discussion – TAB role in how humans are valued, who can make public input, who do we think we need to be hearing from? G. Strategic planning opportunities – Federal Infrastructure Bill H. State Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Update I. Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update TAB Discussion – does board support all future items? Almost all are on TAB planning calendar. • Add NSMP process for pedestrian crossings – how are they determined, implemented, budgeted, and what is community engagement process. Agreement to add to list, McIntyre to develop item. • Comment that it will be hard to manage expectations if it opposes or does not meet standards and guidelines. Speed humps are pretty straightforward and relatively cheap. • Willingness expressed to examine piloting a way to give more power/voice to public requests. Agenda Item 9: Adjournment [9:41 p.m.] FINAL TAB Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 4 of 4 There being no further business to come before the board at this time, by motion regularly adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Motion: Moved to adjourn: Schuchard Second: McIntyre Motion passes 4:0 Date, Time, and Location of Next Meeting: The next meeting will be a regular virtual meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by staff and the Board. APPROVED BY: ATTESTED: ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Board Chair Board Secretary ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Date Date An audio recording of the full meeting for which these minutes are a summary is available on the Transportation Advisory Board web page. Tila Duhaime per attached email Meredith Schleske 1/27/2022 1/27/2022 From:Tila Duhaime To:Schleske, Meredith Subject:Re: FOR YOUR SIGNATURE: October revised, November, December amended TAB minutes Date:Thursday, January 27, 2022 5:02:18 PM External Sender I appreciate the reminder, Meredith. The minutes for December, November, and October (revised) are approved. Best, Tila Duhaime On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 8:37 PM Schleske, Meredith <SchleskeM@bouldercolorado.gov> wrote: Hi Tila, To round out the year, here are final minutes for your signature/approval: 10.11.21 TAB Meeting Minutes revised 12.14.2021 11.08.21 TAB Meeting Minutes 12.13.21 TAB Meeting Minutes Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you for your support. Meredith Meredith Schleske Administrative Specialist O: 303.441.3204 schleskem@bouldercolorado.gov Department of Public Works Business Services Division 1739 Broadway, Boulder 80302