11.15.23 BJAD PacketBoulder Junction Access District (BJAD) Joint Commission Meeting
Boulder Junction Access District Parking Commission
Boulder Junction Access District Travel Demand Management (TDM) Commission
November 15, 2023
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Via Video Conference for Public
Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, Room W-101
AGENDA
All agenda items are approximate.
I.Roll Call Secretary
II.Procedural Items (5 minutes)Chair
A.Approval of the September 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes
B.Elections for Chair, Vice-Chair
C.Approval of Proposed 2024 BJAD Joint Commissions Meetings
III.Public Participation (0-10 minutes)Chair
IV.BTC Update
V.Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the
Commission. Please reference the consent agenda memo.
VI.Fund Financials – The fund will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the
Commission. Please reference the packet attachment.
VII.Public Hearing (45 minutes)Staff
A.District Petition for Inclusion of 2445 30th Street into BJAD-TDM- Reegan
Brown
VIII. Matters from Staff (45 minutes)Staff
A.Boulder Junction Wayfinding and Branding Update – Reegan Brown
B.BJAD-TDM/BJAD Parking Commissioner Recruitment Questions
IX.Matters from Commissioners (30 minutes)Chair
A.Draft letter to City Council in Support of TDM On-Street Parking Ordinance
Updates
X.Next Commission Meeting: 4 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2023
XI.Adjourn Chair
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Attachments:
-Draft September 20, 2023 Joint BJAD Commissions Meeting Minutes
-Proposed 2024 BJAD Joint Commissions Meeting Dates
-BTC Update
-Special District Boards and Commissions Consent Agenda – November 2023
-Fund Financial Reports
-Public Notice: District Petition for Inclusion of 2445 30th Street into BJAD-TDM
-BJAD Commissions Recruitment Questions
-2024 Commissioner Recruitment Timeline
-Draft Letter from BJAD Commissioners - Off-Street Parking Ordinance Updates
-Off-Street Parking Ordinance Update Background Document
-Access Management and Parking Strategy Implementation and Progress - Memo
-Q3 2023 Boulder Economic Indicators
BJAD Parking Commission Members
Ryan Cook, Vice-Chair
Term ends 2024
Kevin Knapp, Chair
Term ends 2023
Rebekah Dumouchelle
Term ends 2027
Robyn Ronen
Term ends 2027
Vacant
2023 Commission Priorities
1.Support TVAP Phase 2
Planning
2.Transit Enhancements
3.Enhance District Identity,
Branding and Wayfinding
4.10 Year Plan
5.Capital Improvement Plan
6.TDM Offering Development
7.Neighboring Community
Collaboration
BJAD TDM Commission
Members
Susan Prant, Chair
Term ends 2024
Jennifer Shriver, Vice-Chair
Term ends 2025
Rebekah Dumouchelle
Term ends 2027
Vacant
Vacant
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
Name of Board/Commission: Boulder Junction Access District – TDM & Parking
Date of Meeting: September 20, 2023
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Lisa Wuycheck 303-441-3254
Board Members Present:
BJAD-Parking: Ryan Cook (Vice-Chair), Rebekah Dumouchelle, Robyn Ronen
BJAD-Travel Demand Management: Rebekah Dumouchelle
Board Members Absent: Kevin Knapp (BJAD-Parking Chair), Sue Prant (BJAD-TDM Chair),
Jennifer Shriver (BJAD-TDM Vice-Chair
Staff Present:
Kristine Edwards, Community Vitality (CV) Operations & Maintenance Senior Manager
Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality (CV)
Teresa Pinkal, CV Business Services and District Vitality Senior Manager
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager
Sandra Llanes, Deputy City Attorney
Lane Landrith, CV District Vitality Specialist
Lisa Wuycheck, CV Executive Assistant
Guests Present:
Rebecca Davis, Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
Type of Meeting: Regular – Hybrid
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m.
A quorum for BJAD-Parking was present for the conduct of business.
There was not a quorum for BJAD-TDM.
Agenda Item 1: Roll Call
Agenda Item 2: Procedural Items
A. Approval of the July 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Ronen moved to approve the minutes as presented in the packet. Second by Dumouchelle.
There was no discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Elections for Chair, Vice-Chair
Elections were tabled to the November meeting since BJAD-TDM did not have a quorum.
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Commissioner Rebecca Davis informed the BJAD
commissioners she will be emailing them a proposal from TAB regarding updating an off-street
parking ordinance. Davis said TAB will ask the 2024 City Council to add this to their work plan. She
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said the proposal removes minimums that are currently in the code and considers adding maximums
and adopting a new TDM ordnance.
Davis said TAB is seeking BJAD Commissions’ support. She said the BJAD Commissions will not be
voting on this proposal.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission.
Please reference the consent agenda memo.
BJAD Responses:
• The BJAD commissioners had no questions or comments.
Agenda Item 5: Fund Financials
Fund Financials – The fund will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission.
Please reference the packet attachment.
BJAD Responses:
• The BJAD commissioners had no questions or comments.
Agenda Item 6: Matters from Staff
A. 2445 30th Street Petition for Inclusion into BJAD-TDM
Jones said staff received a petition for the inclusion of a parcel at 2445 30th Street into the Boulder
Junction Transportation Demand Management District.
Teresa Pinkal, CV Business Services and District Vitality Manager, explained the petition process.
She said staff will issue public notices for a public hearing. The public hearing will be held during the
November BJAD Joint Commissions meeting. Pinkal said the public can offer feedback about the
petition at that time, and the Commissions will vote to approve or deny the petition.
Pinkal said a public notice will appear in The Daily Camera and notices will be sent to property
owners in the district. She explained that the public will have the opportunity to respond in writing or
voice their opinions at the public meeting.
Pinkal said, if the commissioners approve the petition, the property will be incorporated into the
district through a pilot agreement with a catch-up associated to make sure it is fairly compensating all
the other district properties to this point.
BJAD responses:
• Dumouchelle asked if the parcel is located across 30th Street from the steel yards. Pinkal
confirmed.
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• Dumouchelle asked if the parcel is affordable housing. Jones confirmed it is 100% affordable
apartment transitional housing.
• Cook asked if the petition will be included in a future meeting packet. Pinkal said the petition
is fairly simple as it states the property owner’s reason for inclusion to BJAD-TDM. Jones
said this information will be provided at a future meeting.
• Dumouchelle asked if the parcel received a parking reduction. Jones confirmed. He said it is a
transitional, affordable housing development. He said they anticipate no residents will have
cars, and the property owner is seeking inclusion in the TDM District for transportation
options.
• Dumouchelle discussed finding a solution so an owner can’t pick and choose between joining
the Parking District or the TDM District. Jones said the City is working with a consultant to
evaluate all Boards and Commissions, and they’re considering how to simplify the Boulder
Junction District.
B. Boulder Junction Wayfinding and Branding Update
Reegan Brown, Community Vitality Senior Project Manager, provided an update on the Boulder
Junction Wayfinding and Branding Project.
Brown said the project includes a mix of gateway, directional, and destination signage throughout the
district. Brown explained that the City has an agreement with a licensed vendor to fabricate and install
the signage.
Brown said staff submitted applications for permits, and there have been some delays with the
permitting process. She said the project’s goal is for installation to be completed by the end of the year.
Brown explained this is weather-dependent, so installation may be pushed into 2024.
She said, once permits are received, staff will communicate construction and traffic impacts to
community members, including local businesses and residents.
BJAD Responses:
• Ronen asked if any changes have been made in the design mockup since the commissioners
approved the designs. Brown said there was on design change at the RTD parking garage.
Brown said there will now be a wall-mounted sign rather than a projected sign.
C. BJAD Mill Levy Options Discussion
Deputy City Attorney Sandra Llanes led the discussion regarding options to reduce the BJAD mill
levy and to provide refunds if possible.
Llanes recommended a temporary reduction in the mill levy. She explained this will provide the
commissioners and the district the ability to return to the original mill levy, if desired, without voter
approval.
Llanes announced that ‘Proposition HH’ will be on the November ballot which creates additional
hurdles from a procedural perspective. She suggested the commissioners delay a decision until it’s
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determined if the proposal passes or not. She said the legal implications of the proposition are
unknown at this time and waiting will allow for a more informed decision on either a temporary
reduction of the mill levy or a refund.
Llanes addressed whether a tenant or whether the property owner would receive the reduction/refund
by stating that this is a contractual issue, and the parties would need to address it between themselves.
BJAD responses:
• Dumouchelle asked how long it will take to implement refunds if the BJAD commissioners
vote at their November 15 meeting. Jones said staff will target a 2025 implementation since
the commissioners already approved the 2024 budget that included projected revenues
associated with the current mill levies. He said it’s possible to adjust the budget mid-year of
2024. Jones said the preference is to temporarily reduce the mill levy because refunds may not
necessarily make it back to the tenants, and the tenants would benefit through triple net
arrangements. He reminded the commissioners this was the approach they wished to explore
in order to reduce burdens, particularly to retail commercial tenants. Dumouchelle said her
focus is for residents to benefit too.
Jones said BJAD’s decision must ultimately be approved by Council.
• Dumouchelle thanked staff for their research.
• Cook said the memo was clear and provides commissioners with the toolbox to have
conversations about the options.
Jones discussed next steps. He said staff will meet with the commissioners in the first quarter of 2024
to discuss options for implementation in 2025.
• Ronen asked if anything is needed from the commissioners. Jones said no.
• Cook said a perpetual temporary reduction seems disadvantageous to the district long-term.
He asked if future commission members and staff would decide if it’s permanent or not.
• Dumouchelle said property values goes up every year, so if the rate is reduced, the amount of
money going into the budget should still increase. She said taxpayers might have a problem
with a reduced rate if they stop getting services like parking.
Jones said the district’s sources of funds are greater than the current uses of funds. Jones said staff
wants to have a discussion with the commissioners next year to determine a realistic level for a mill
levy reduction while maintaining the current level of service. Jones said identifying the uses of funds
is a top priority for staff.
Agenda Item 7: Matters from Commissioners
A. BJAD Phase II Focus Group Update
Prant was not present, so the update was tabled to the November meeting.
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Cook said BJAD Phase II and the proposal for land use designation changes will be presented to
Council this week. He said land use changes involve mixed-use transit-oriented developments
(MUTOD). Cook said the goal of the land use designation change is to provide more flexibility in the
subsequent zoning options that are available in the different areas of Phase II.
Jones said modifications to the City’s Transportation Master Plan are also included in Boulder Phase II.
He said they are associated with new connections for bikes and pedestrians.
B. Economic Status of the BJAD-Parking District and the Future
This topic was tabled to the November meeting.
Dumouchelle announced she attended the Funktion at Boulder Junction. She said she appreciated the
event despite the inclement weather. Jones said staff received positive feedback and, with the
commissioners’ approval, staff would like to continue using resources for similar events in the future.
Jones said a quorum is imperative at the November meeting to approve the TDM petition.
Agenda Item 8: Next Commission Meeting
Next BJAD Commission meeting: 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (The public will remain
remote.)
Agenda Item 8: Adjourn
Cook moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Attested: Approved by:
___________________ _____________________
Lisa Wuycheck Susan Prant
Board Secretary BJAD - TDM Chair
Date: ______________ Date: _________________
________________________
Kevin Knapp
BJAD – Parking Chair
Date: _________________
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2024 BJAD Commissions Meeting Schedule
JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER
Boulder Junction
Access District
TDM & Parking
Scheduled date:
Wednesday, January 17
Staff suggested date:
Wednesday, January 24
Wednesday,
March 20
Wednesday,
May 22
Scheduled date:
Wednesday, July 17
Staff suggested date:
Wednesday, July 24
Wednesday,
September
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Wednesday,
November 13
(2nd Wednesday)
Location: Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway – Conference Room W-101
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
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Boulder Junction TDM update
Nov. 15, 2023
30% increase in benefit redemption
2022
Codes redeemed: 232
Trips initiated: 11,900
BJAD bike stations: 3
2023
Codes redeemed: 301
Trips initiated: 16,000
BJAD bike stations: 4
Stations meeting current rider demand,
staff monitoring for bike balancing needs
34% increase in BJAD station checkouts
Discounted rates offered for 30PRL & Ciclo
2022
Codes redeemed: 29
Total Trips Taken: 323
Miles Driven: 9,467
2023
Codes redeemed: 25
1 plug-in hybrid currently, adding 2 EVs
in Q1 2024 with bi-directional charging
EV discounts available to all members
Total Trips Taken: 339
Miles Driven: 10,004
(Jan - Oct)
(Jan - Oct)
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2022
BJAD riders: 6,458
Trips initiated: 18,456
Only east of 29th St.
Boulder Junction TDM update
Nov. 15, 2023
2023 Trips initiated: 19,529
City-wide service area
Dedicated return zones surrounding BJAD
(Jan - Oct)
BJAD riders: 5,895
Expected to increase in November-December
215+of 1,940 BJAD Residents
as of 11/8/23
285+of 885 BJAD Employees
as of 11/8/23
815+of 1,350 Google Staff
as of 11/8/23
Conversion from SmartCard to MyRide mobile app
Impressive 2022 usage
based on geo-fence constraint
Adding more “Lime Groves” in Q1 2024
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App Instructions
Click on Account on the main app screen.
Create a new account on the app using
your work email address and choose
your own password. You will receive an
email link to verify your account set up.
Set up a MyRide Barcode in the app to travel with your EcoPass.
•Click MyRide on the home page
•Click "Get Started" in the Your Active Tokens section
You will receive a confirmation email once your coordinator issues
Always scan your MyRide Barcode at the validator as
you board the bus, or on the platform prior to boarding a train
•Click "With MyRide Barcode"
your pass. Your EcoPass is active and you can start riding
For route and schedule information, please contact
Customer Care at 303.299.6000 or visit our website
You must complete all four steps to receive your EcoPassIMPORTANT NOTE
Download the RTD MyRide app by scanning
this QR code or visiting the Apple App Store
or Google Play Store.
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tap
New Account,
enter your
email
& create a
password
RTD MyRide mobile app
set-up process
Download RTD MyRide app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
tap
Get started
with MyRide
tap
With a
MyRide
Barcode
Tap Create
Barcode
type a name
for Barcode &
tap to agree
with Terms &
Conditions
tap
I’ll Add Funds Later
You won’t need to
add funds, but
this is required
to finalize set-up
within the app
Scan your QR ‘Barcode’ when
boarding a bus
or
at a train station validator
=
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City of Boulder
Special District Board Consent Agenda
University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (UHCAMC) – November 7, 2023
Downtown Management Commission (DMC) – November 14, 2023
Boulder Junction Access District (BJAD) Commissions – November 15, 2023
Updates on Community Vitality work plan programs and projects for city special district boards and
commissions. These updates are for informational purposes only and require no discussion or votes.
Special District Updates
• University Hill General Improvement District (UHGID) - Hill Revitalization Efforts – Staff
received general support and direction from Boulder City Council during the Aug. 10, 2023,
Study Session, after providing an update on Hill Revitalization efforts, including broad district-
wide strategies that will be implemented in the near-term as well as long-term recommendations
that focus on redeveloping the 14th Street surface parking lot. As next steps, Community Vitality
staff will coordinate with other city departments to assess roles and responsibilities as it relates to
implementing broad revitalization strategies, including enhancing the district’s identity, better
connecting it to the rest of the city, and activating the district. Staff are also exploring code
changes that are unique to the Hill. On Nov. 2 and Nov. 16, 2023, City Council will vote on
whether current land use regulations impacting UHGID, specifically the 50% food sales
requirement and hours of operation, will remain in place.
• Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) - Gateless Implementation- The city
has partnered with Metropolis to implement gateless infrastructure in all five downtown city
garages. As of Oct. 1, four of the five downtown city garages are live with the Metropolis
platform. 11th and Walnut (Randolph Center) is planned to come online Nov. 1 after the
completion of the current capital improvement work.
• Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) – Boulder Social Streets (previously
called Downtown Streets as Public Space project) - The Boulder Social Streets project uses
analysis and community feedback to reimagine downtown streets as welcoming spaces to gather,
attend events and connect. The city, together with Downtown Boulder Partnership, hosted a
series of free pop-up events this summer on 13th Street (between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon
Boulevard) to test these ideas. Visit: BoulderSocialStreets.com to view the full list of events. At
these pop-ups on 13th Street, city staff engaged with attendees and our wider community to learn
what they like, what could be better, what else they would like to see and more, as we plan for
the future of downtown streets. Staff will go back to City Council later in late 2023 to discuss
how this series of Social Streets pop-ups went and what we heard from the community as we
plan for the future of this program in 2024 and beyond.
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• Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) Garage Repairs and Improvements
– The City of Boulder is improving the public parking garages in downtown Boulder this
summer and fall, which requires periodic partial and full closures of the garages. The projects
include important maintenance repairs, improvements such as power washing and re-striping,
installation of parking guidance systems to display parking availability within the garages,
upgrades to the electronic signs at the garage entrances, as well as converting all five of the city’s
downtown parking garages to gateless operation for quicker entry and exit efficiency.
Community Vitality staff are working with contractors, parking permit holders, commercial
property owners, and tenants to coordinate the schedule to ensure continued public parking
garage access downtown while these projects are completed.
Additional improvement projects are taking place in the 15th and Pearl, 10th and Walnut (St.
Julien) and 11th and Spruce to facilitate the addition of new parking guidance systems, which
will enable drivers to find parking more quickly and efficiently. Disruptions due to these projects
will be minimal.
Parking permit holders in these garages are being notified and are offered alternative parking in a
nearby parking garage during the closure, and signage is being installed at the garages to alert
visitors to the construction status. The city website has a construction impacts webpage that is
updated weekly with more information. Updates are posted on the parking webpages:
https://bouldercolorado.gov/announcement/construction-impacts.
• Central Area/University Hill General Improvement Districts (CAGID)/(UHGID) –
Downtown and University Hill Ambassador Program – The ambassador program operates in
the downtown, Civic Area, and on University Hill. Additional funding of $45,000 annually for
ambassadors to The Hill has been provided by CU. https://thehillboulder.com/for-
businesses/ambassadors. An ambassador may be reached via phone or text at 720-498-9601.
• Boulder Junction Wayfinding Signage Project– This project aims to improve wayfinding and
recognition of Boulder Junction as a distinct neighborhood and general improvement district
(GID) within the Boulder community. City staff entered into an agreement with a vendor called
e3 Signs, based out of Loveland, Colorado, to fabricate and install the signage. The vendor was
recently approved for permits and will begin construction and installation beginning Nov. 1,
2023. Weather permitting, installation should be complete within the first quarter of 2024.
City of Boulder Updates
AMPS Implementation: Revitalizing Access in Boulder – City staff have implemented the
Residential Access Management Program (RAMP), which serves as an update to the current
Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) program and have completed a transition to performance-
based pricing. Both programs use data driven analysis to implement parking management
strategies which are monitored and adjusted as needed. Based on council feedback, approved
pricing changes for performance-based pricing went into effect April 3, 2023. This year’s
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evaluation is going to advisory boards and commissions, and to Boulder City Council as an
information packet memo in November and December. New pricing changes in accordance with
performance-based pricing will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. Questions or comments: Samantha
Bromberg, brombergs@bouldercolorado.gov.
Affordable Commercial Program Development – City staff recently went to City Council for
a Study Session on Aug. 10, 2023, to provide an update on the development of an Affordable
Commercial Pilot Program. Staff received general support and direction from council on our
recommendations. As a next step, staff will explore the option of bringing on a program
administrator to develop a formal implementation and administration strategy for this type of
program. Staff will begin conducting outreach and engaging with various community partners to
develop an RFP, with the goal of entering into an agreement with a community organization in
2024. This effort will incorporate broad community engagement and the city’s racial equity
instrument in the development and implementation of the Affordable Commercial Pilot Program.
Outdoor Dining Pilot Program - Boulder City Council voted to implement an Outdoor Dining
Pilot Program based on feedback from the temporary outdoor dining expansions during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The five-year pilot program provides year-round outdoor dining rules for
restaurants, brewpubs, taverns, breweries, distilleries, and wineries. The program enables these
businesses to offer more space to customers by expanding outside with more consistent, pre-
approved infrastructure for the expansion areas, and began Sept. 1, 2022, immediately following
the expiration of emergency orders on Aug. 31, 2022, that allowed the temporary expansions.
There are currently a total of 25 participating businesses. The first-round businesses participating
in the program received their MODSTREET parklet structures in early December 2022. The
application period for the program will reopen on Feb. 1, 2024, and end on March 1, 2024.
Details and applications are found at: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/outdoor-dining-pilot-
program.
Parking & Access Signage Refresh Project – City staff are working on a project to holistically
replace outdated metered-parking signposts and pay-to-park signs across the community.
Modernizing the signposts will allow city staff to ensure proper placement of regulatory signs
and reduce future sign installation costs. Redesigning and replacing the pay-to-park signs will
allow for more transparent communication of parking codes, increasing compliance, and
providing a more seamless customer experience. The new signs have made their appearance
across most city streets and the full installation should be complete prior to the end of the year.
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BOULDER JUNCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-PARKING (BJAD-PARKING)
2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Estimate 2023 Budget 2023 YTD
Beginning Fund Balance 681,444$ 889,404$ 1,439,325$ 1,739,606$ 1,997,943$ 1,997,943$
Sources of Funds
Property Tax 273,306$ 337,704$ 489,650$ 422,661$ 487,345$ 438,126$
Specific Ownership & TobaccoTx 14,836 15,028 20,008 19,061 - 22,443
Interest & Investment Earnings 5,377 1,213 1,966 5,596 - 70
Parking Revenue 41,648 190,001 68,550 162,665 122,288 89,096
Other Revenues 25 - - 20,316 196 6,491
Transfers In - 175,000 - - 25 -
Total Sources of Funds 335,192$ 718,945$ 580,174$ 630,298$ 609,854$ 556,227$
Uses of Funds
Personnel 4,330$ 46,555$ 47,625$ 45,853$ 69,235$ 36,837$
Operating 92,080 91,218 101,018 96,959 114,344 80,089
Cost Allocation and Transfer 30,822 31,250 131,250 228,009 485,835 -
Capital Improvement Program - - - 1,140 324,393 157,280
Total Uses of Funds 127,232$ 169,024$ 279,894$ 371,961$ 993,807$ 274,206$
Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 889,404$ 1,439,325$ 1,739,606$ 1,997,943$ 1,613,989$ 2,279,964$
Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 834,793$ 1,422,423$ 1,671,075$ 1,886,136$ 1,539,689$ 2,205,664$
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Estimate 2023 Budget 2023 YTD
6800 BJAD-Parking
Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves Total Uses of Funds Total Sources of Funds
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BOULDER JUNCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-TDM (BJAD-TDM)
2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Estimate 2023 Budget 2023 YTD
Beginning Fund Balance 426,342$ 462,799$ 442,398$ 587,601$ 1,127,606$ 1,127,606$
Sources of Funds
Property Tax 156,969$ 332,787$ 249,789$ 681,054$ 473,631$ 520,833$
Specific Ownership & TobaccoTx 8,517 14,348 17,937 17,509 15,090 15,033
Parking Revenue - - - - - -
Interest & Investment Earnings 3,094 1,998 2,829 6,271 2,070 7,933
Real Estate Sales - - - - - -
Transfers In - - - - 175,000 -
Total Sources of Funds 168,580$ 349,134$ 270,556$ 704,835$ 665,791$ 543,798$
Uses of Funds
Personnel 23,243$ 32,896$ 36,401$ 38,849$ 48,025$ 23,101$
Operating 103,517 156,194 83,506 86,315 333,464 91,462
Cost Allocation and Transfer 5,364 180,445 5,445 5,265 12,388 -
Capital Improvement Program - - - 34,401 165,606 -
Total Uses of Funds 132,123$ 369,535$ 125,352$ 164,830$ 559,483$ 114,563$
Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 462,799$ 442,398$ 587,601$ 1,127,606$ 1,233,915$ 1,556,841$
Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 440,734$ 409,910$ 525,828$ 1,061,814$ 1,174,342$ 1,497,268$
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Estimate 2023 Budget 2023 YTD
2830 BJAD-TDM
Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves Total Uses of Funds Total Sources of Funds
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EXHIBIT A
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTrON 29,
TOWKSHIP I NORTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH PM. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER COR',ER OF SECTION 29, TO\VNSHTP l NORTH,
RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TI P.M.;
THENCE S 0°14'20" E, 1015.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH - SOUTH CE TERLINE OF SAlD
SECTION29;
IBENCE S 89°39'!0" W, 20.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; IBENCE S 0°14'20"
E, 310.08 FEET PARALLEL TO THE NORTH - SQUIB CENTERLINE OF SECTION 29;
THENCE S 89"39'20" W, 127.81 FEET;
IBENCE N 0°14'20" W, 310.08 FEET PARALLEL TO THE NORTH - SOUTH CENTERLINE OF
SAID SECTION 29;
THENCE N 89'39'10" E, 127.81 FEET TO TIIE TRUE POc'.'T OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 20.50 FEET THEREOF;
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTTON CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF BOULDER
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP I NORTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.;
THEl\CE N 0°14'20" W ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF IBE NORTHEAST 114 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAlD SECTION 29, 30.00 FEET;
THEl\CE S 89°39'10" WPARALLEL Vl'ITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 114 OF
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TTIBKCE CONTINUING S 89°39'10" W, 107.31 FEET TO A POINT ON THE bA TERLY LINE OF
TRACT 1525, SATO POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF PARCEL "A", AS
DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1236 AT PAGE 581, HAVTNG A RECEPTION NO. 703627 IN THE
BOULDER COUNTY RECORDS;
THENCE N 0'14'20" W ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF TRACT 1525, 95.26 FEE"J;
THENCE S 62°14'20" E, 12154 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON IBE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF 30TH STREET AS DESCRIBED ON FILM 730 AS RECEPTION NO. 975892 Th" SAID
BOULDER COUNTY RECORDS;
THENCE S 0°14'20" E ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF 30TH STREET, 38.00 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
ALSO EXCEPTrl\G THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO nm CITY Of BOULDER BY
DOCUMENT RECORDED JULY 20, 1962, IN BOOK 1238 AT PAGE 320, COUNTY OF BOULDER,
STATE OF COLORADO.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2445 30th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301
Special Warranty Deed (2445 30th St)
4826-6089-0292, V, 1
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9. TERMS, CONDITTO'.'!S, PROVISIONS, BURDEKS, OBLIGATIONS ."-''ID EASEMENTS AS SET
FORTH AND GRANTED IN RIGHT OF WAY DEEDS RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1924 IN BOOK
511 AT PAGES 319 THROUGH 327, AS DELIMITED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER
4, 1974 UKDER RECEPTION NO. 1204'53.
10. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET
FORTH AND GRANTED IN AGREEMENT FOR STORM SEWER PIPE LIKE RECORDED
NOVEMBER 14, l 983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 587754.
I I. TERv!S, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIOKS AND EASEMENTS AS SET
FORTH AND GRANTED IN GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED JULY 20, 1993 UNDER
RECEPTION NO. 01315567.
12. TERMS, CONDITIO'\IS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIOKS AND EASEMENTS AS SET
FORTH AND GRANTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA:-IY OF COLORADO EASE,·IENT
RECORDED Al:GUST 10, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2069199.
13. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIO:-IS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET
PORTH AND GRANTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA:-IY OF COLORADO EASEMENT
RECORDED AUGUST 24, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2072855.
14. ANY FACTS, RIGHTS, INTERESTS OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY EXIST OR ARISE BY
REASON OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS SHOWN ON ALTNNSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY
CERTIFIED NOVEMRF.R 26, 2019 PREPARED BY POWER SURVEYTNG COMPANY, INC., JOB
#501-19-295
SAID DOCUMENT STORED AS OUR IMAGE 20487796
A. EQUIPMENT SHED ENCROACHES OVER 'WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SUBJECT
PROPERTY.
B. EXISTING STORM SEWER LINE TRAVERSE NORTHEASTERLY PORTION OF
SUBJECT PROPERTY WITHOUT BENEFIT Of A GRANTED EASEMENT.
C. MONUMENT SIGN IS LOCATED WITHIN CITY UTILITY EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF
WAY.
Special 'Narranty Deed (2445 30th St)
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BJAD-TDM/BJAD-PARKING ANNUAL RECRUITMENT – QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
The City of Boulder is beginning prepara�ons for the 2024 Boards and Commissions annual recruitment.
Below are the supplemental board specific ques�ons for the BJAD Parking and Travel Demand
Management Commissions. Please review and provide any updates, if applicable.
We an�cipate that applica�ons will be open to the public on December 18.
• How can the Boulder Junc�on Parking Commission and the Boulder Junc�on TDM Commission
reduce the use of motor vehicles and meet sustainable transporta�on goals for the area
residents and employees?
• What are the challenges that you foresee as Boulder Junc�on matures?
• What is your affilia�on or connec�on to the Boulder Junc�on area and how o�en do you visit?
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MEMORANDUM
FROM: Elesha Johnson, City Clerk
John Morse, Elections Administrator
DATE: October 20, 2023
SUBJECT: 2024 Boards and Commissions Annual Recruitment Timeline
2024 Annual Recruitment Timeline
Tuesday, October 17 Application questions to secretaries/liaisons for
updates/changes.
Friday, December 1 Application question changes due to City
Clerk’s Office.
Monday, December 18 Begin recruitment (8 a.m.) for 6 weeks.
Monday, January 29 Application deadline (midnight).
Monday, January 29 Begin outreach to staff and Council Members
on availability for virtual interviews (Feb. 13
thru 28).
Tuesday, January 30 thru
Thursday, February 1 • Process qualified applications that have not
already been processed and prepare
application packet.
• Send applicants interview dates for signup.
Friday, February 2 • Applications sent to council members.
• Application packet published to external
website.
• Forwarded to board secretaries to distribute
to board members and staff liaisons.
Monday February 12 thru
February 23
Virtual interviews
Note: As directed by council during the
10/27/22 study session, only one council
member will participate in each interview and
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staff will work to ensure the recordings capture
only substantive content to make review more
efficient.
Recordings will be forwarded to Council for
their viewing as they occur.
Thursday, March 7
Regular Meeting
Formal Appointments made at Council
Meeting.
TBD In-person/Virtual Orientation
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER JUNCTION ACCESS DISTRICT COMMISSION-TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
BOULDER JUNCTION ACCESS DISTRICT COMMISSION – PARKING
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Boulder Junction Access District Commission – Travel Demand Management
Boulder Junction Access District Commission - Parking
DATE: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
RE: Off-Street Parking Ordinance Changes
Dear City Council Members,
We, the commissioners of the Boulder Junction Access District TDM & Parking Commissions, support the following
revisions to the Off-Street Parking Ordinance proposed by the Transportation Advisory Board.
• Add an item to the 2024 work plan to revise off-street parking ordinances.
• Eliminate off-street parking mandates from city code.
• Consider implementing off-street parking maximums and adopting a Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) ordinance to further improve parking management.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Boulder Junction Access District Commission – Travel Demand Management
Boulder Junction Access District Commission - Parking
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Off-Street Parking Ordinance Update Request for the
2024 Boulder City Council
As members of Boulder’s boards and commissions, we request that Boulder City Council:
1. Add an item to the 2024 work plan to revise off-street parking ordinances;
2. Eliminate off-street parking mandates from city code;
3. Consider implementing off-street parking maximums and adopting a Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) ordinance to further improve parking management.
What are off-street parking mandates?
● Off-street parking mandates are binding ordinances in city code that force new
developments to build a predetermined amount of car parking on their property.
Boulder’s parking mandates are detailed in chapter 9-9-6 of city code.
● Off-street parking is distinct from on-street parking. On-street parking is located on public
streets owned by the city and is governed by a separate set of laws.
Why do cities have off-street parking mandates?
● Off-street parking mandates became popular in U.S. cities in the 1920s to accommodate
the rise in car ownership and the lack of effective policy mechanisms to manage parking.
● We now have effective policy mechanisms to manage parking, but archaic off-street
parking mandates remain in effect.
● View these short videos for more background information:
○The High Cost of Free Parking
○Minimum Parking Requirements: A Needed Review
How do off-street parking mandates affect Boulder’s parking and TDM strategies?
● When the city mandates parking for new development, the costs are priced into the cost
of development, which is then passed on to future tenants and consumers. People who
do not drive are forced to subsidize drivers by paying to build parking lots.
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● More parking leads to more driving. One study of nine cities found that an increase in
parking supply from 0.1 to 0.5 parking spaces per person corresponded with an increase
in car mode share of 30 percentage points.
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2 McCahill et al.Effects of Parking Provision on Automobile Use in Cities: Inferring Causality,
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (2016).
1 Jhaveri, Hamzah.How Eliminating Parking Minimums Actually Makes Cities Better, Environmental and
Energy Study Institute (2021).
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● In 2018, Boulder city staff studied parking lot utilization for different land use types and
found it ranged from 40% in industrial areas to 76% in office areas, meaning roughly one
quarter to one half of parking space in the studied lots sat empty. Boulder’s oversupply
of parking undermines the substantial time and money that the city invests in TDM and
parking management strategies.
Where will people park if we eliminate parking mandates?
● Eliminating parking mandates will not eliminate parking. It will allow market demand to
determine the need for parking rather than set an arbitrary floor, and allow for the costs
of parking to be separated from other development costs.
● The City of Boulder has already invested significant resources into parking management
strategies including:
○ Public parking garages,
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○Dynamically priced on-street parking,
○ The Neighborhood Parking Permit Program,
○Business and Neighborhood EcoPass programs,
○Transportation Demand Management practices,
○ Supporting other modes of travel through improving walking and biking
infrastructure, expanding bike and scooter share, and advocating for transit.
Have any other cities eliminated parking mandates?
● Yes! Over 1,000 U.S. cities have eliminated parking mandates in at least a portion of the
city.4 Forty-seven cities have eliminated all parking mandates, including:
○ Burlington, VT (2023)
○ Bend, OR (2023)
○ San Jose, CA (2022)
○ Lexington, KY (2022)
○ Ann Arbor, MI (2022)
○ Cambridge, MA (2022)
○ Anchorage, AK (2022)
○ South Bend, IN (2021)
○ Buffalo, NY (2017)
Will you sign on to this request to the 2024 Boulder City Council? Have questions?
Please reach out to Becky Davies, Transportation Advisory Board member, at
rdavies.TAB@gmail.com.
4 Parking Mandates Map, Parking Reform Network (2023).
3 In a 2022 study, 8 out of 10 public parking lots and garages in downtown Boulder did not exceed 60%
utilization.
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INFORMATION ITEM
MEMORANDUM
To: Boulder Junction Access District TDM & Parking Commissioners
From: Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Manager
Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality
Natalie Stiffler, Director of Transportation & Mobility
Brad Mueller, Director of Planning & Development Services
Valerie Watson, Deputy Director of Transportation & Mobility
Devin Joslin, Principal Traffic Engineer, Transportation & Mobility
Chris Hagelin, Principal Planner, Transportation & Mobility
Samantha Bromberg, Senior Project Manager, Community Vitality
Date: December 7, 2023
Subject: Access Management and Parking Strategy Implementation and Progress
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the implementation of the 2023 workplan
items related to performance-based pricing and the Residential Access Management Program
(RAMP). Performance-based pricing and RAMP are programs developed as part of the city’s
Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS).
Work to-date on these two programs in 2023 has included:
• Approved performance-based pricing changes went into effect April 3, 2023. Street parking
in high-demand parking zones increased by 50 cents per hour (See Figure 1).
• Evaluation and conclusion of a Neighborhood Parking Permit “NPP” expansion proposal in
the East Aurora neighborhood. A public hearing was held at the Transportation Advisory
Board “TAB” July 10th, 2023 meeting and after assessing the staff recommendation and
public commentary, TAB did not recommend the expansion of the NPP program in the East
Aurora neighborhood.
• Continued evaluation of parking in neighborhoods under RAMP to determine prioritization
for consideration of new, modified, or removal of NPPs.
• Continued evaluation of parking occupancy for performance-based pricing eligibility.
This informational item seeks to update boards and council on the steps taken thus far, report on
results from data collected in 2023, and review upcoming changes and next steps for 2024.
BACKGROUND
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AMPS
The Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS) was developed as a guide through which
city staff, leadership, boards, commissions, and the community at large could work toward
improving Boulder’s approach to multimodal access and parking management across the city and
within special districts. As with all adopted documents, AMPS is complementary to and reflective
of numerous adopted plans and policies such as the Sustainability , Equity and Resiliency
Framework, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, the
Economic Sustainability Strategy, and the Climate Commitment.
For reference, the AMPS Guiding Principles are:
• Provide for All Transportation Modes
• Customize Tools by Area
• Support Diversity of People
• Seek Solutions with Co-Benefits
• Plan for the Present and Future
• Cultivate Partnerships
Residential Access Management Program (RAMP)
Through AMPS, the Residential Access's Management Program was identified as a holistic
approach to manage parking in residential neighborhoods that utilizes tools such as the
Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) program. RAMP’s annual assessment of the entire city is
based on key metrics, such as parking occupancy, high trip generating land use, and resident or
staff identified areas of interest. Staff monitors existing managed parking zones regularly to track
their performance. The program aims to be more responsive to user behaviors and neighborhood
diversity; promote predictability, transparency, and understanding of regulations; generate revenu e
and achieve cost recovery; advance climate and sustainability goals and increase the quality of life
for everyone, residents, and visitors alike.
Performance-Based Pricing
Performance-based pricing entails variable pricing of on-street parking by block face in existing
paid parking districts. Pricing will be based on typical peak occupancy, with higher pricing for the
areas where parking is most in demand and lower pricing for the areas where parking is least in
demand. Pricing for off-street parking in our municipal parking garages will be uniformly lower.
Performance-based pricing will be measured and adjusted annually. This strategy encourages
turnover, recognizes the value of the public street right of way, responds to user behaviors and the
diversity of needs for different user groups. It also generates revenue and achieves cost recovery,
promotes effective parking management, and advances climate and sustainability goals .
As noted, Performance Based Pricing went into effect April 3rd, 2023, increasing high-demand
street parking area rates by 50 cents per hour. Based on data collection and analysis conducted in
2022, the Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) was determined to be the only
existing paid parking district where performance-based pricing implementation was recommended
by staff (see Figure 1).
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Figure 1 – Graphic indicating parking blocks and increased pricing changes in downtown Boulder
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Performance-Based Pricing
In preparation for the implementation of the performance-based pricing system, staff completed a
comprehensive education campaign to notify the public of pricing changes. The changes were
advertised in the Daily Camera, communicated through multiple digital channels, and through
educational copy and visuals distributed via print materials.
NPP East Aurora Expansion:
Based on 2022 council feedback, staff prepared a proposal in response to the petition for an
expansion of the existing East Aurora NPP. The proposal was sent to the neighbors of the
expansion blocks and surrounding areas to solicit feedback from the community. Staff received
commentary from the public through an online questionnaire, phone calls, emails, and participation
in the TAB public hearing on July 10, 2023.
FEEDBACK
NPP East Aurora Expansion:
Staff received a total of 228 responses and 194 individual comments on the proposal. 161
respondents were residents of the proposed zone expansion and 66 were not. Although the proposal
is in response to a resident driven petition, a majority (69%) of the broader community respon ded
in opposition to the proposal.
Of the residents who responded during the community engagement period, responses in support of
the proposal cited safety concerns regarding visibility and parking congestion, difficulty of parking
near one’s home, and extending current parking restrictions in the area. Public survey responses in
opposition of the proposal (69%) cited the high cost of permits, no perceived need for parking
management in area, or disapproval of the structure of the program. Public feedback was also
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collected during the TAB hearing. Speakers at the hearing stressed that the NPP program would be
difficult to navigate and could add an unnecessary burden to residents. Some residents believe that
parking is not a problem on their block. Others expressed confusion about the process of an NPP
expansion and felt that the 60% occupancy threshold for expansion consideration could be too low.
TAB feedback during the July 10th, 2023, hearing included concerns regarding the equity of the
NPP program as a whole, and in particular, the exclusion of high-density housing neighborhoods
from participation in the program. Others cited that the city code on neighborhood parking
management is outdated and needs revamping in order to better support transportation demand
management goals. TAB recommended that staff adhere to the Transportation Master Plan and
curbside management guidelines when addressing NPP proposals. TAB motioned to recommend
staff Option 1 – No action be taken to expand the East Aurora Neighborhood Parking Program at
this time. TAB recommends that the City code be updated to expand the tools available within the
program to better align with the Transportation Master Plan goals and be applicable to all types of
residential uses within the city.
ANALYSIS
Performance-Based Pricing
In 2023, staff again reviewed parking occupancy trends in all paid parking districts to determine
where pricing might be adjusted. The Curbside Management Implementation Guidebook will
inform potential changes to underperforming blocks (averaging less than 60% across peak times),
which will be identified for further review from the Transportation & Mobility team.
Since implementing the approved performance-based pricing changes on April 3rd, 2023, staff
have seen utilization drop down to the next tier on 14 of the 27 blocks and 1 surface lot where
pricing was increased. Figure 2 illustrates where parking utilization changed as well as where price
was increased in 2023. The three categories are based on utilization and consist of below 60%,
between 60-85%, and above 85% occupancy. Blocks in yellow had an increase of parking
utilization putting them into a higher category (the 900 and 1000 blocks of Pearl Street did not have
data from 2022 due to the West Pearl closure, though historical data was looked at to recommend
the price increase). Blocks in grey did not change in utilization category. Blocks in blue decreased
into a lower category. The goal of performance-based pricing is to keep utilization between 60-
85% so that there is always a space available on any block, which reduces cruising behavior of
vehicles looking for parking. The results from this year indicate that our pricing changes were
successful on 14 blocks and in the Spruce Street surface lot.
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Figure 2- Change in parking utilization with previous price increases
CAGID
To set new performance-based pricing rates in the downtown area, we examined data from the
historically busiest months of April through August using transactional data from 2023. The map
below (Figure 3.) indicates our planned 2024 pricing for each block, based on peak occupancy.
Figure 3- 2024 Performance based pricing tiers for CAGID blocks.
Starting January 1, 2024, in alignment with current City Manager Rule 2-2-11 on performance
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based pricing, there will be 3 tiers of pricing for downtown blocks: $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50 per
hour.
Performance Based Pricing Tiers for Downtown
Blocks*
Price per
hour
2022 2023 2024
$1.50 56 29 27
$2.00 0 27 18
$2.50 0 0 11
*Includes Spruce Street Surface Lot
Based on the results from this year’s analysis, staff are recommending 16 blocks be examined by
the Curbside Management Program for possible changes in curbside use. The blocks in question
have been identified and sent to the Curbside Team for additional study.
UNIVERSITY HILL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (UHGID)
Staff are still awaiting results on parking utilization from the University Hill area but do not
anticipate any changes to pricing based on previous utilization studies. Last year’s analysis
indicated that the existing boundaries of the paid parking district are not performing effectively
which leads to spillover on nearby unmanaged parking blocks. Staff hope to address this issue in
the proposed RAMP work items for 2024.
BOULDER JUNCTION ACCESS DISTRICT (BJAD)
Boulder Junction is a relatively new and constantly evolving district with its own set of access and
parking challenges. In reviewing parking occupancy from the district, staff determined that
implementing performance-based pricing is not yet recommended. Although staff completed
several improvements to signage this year, there is a lack of payment kiosks in the area due to long
lead times in ordering the kiosks with our current vendor. Additionally, the district is still actively
being constructed, with sections of the streets blocked off frequently for these ongoing activities.
While Community Vitality and Transportation & Mobility staff have remedied the signage and
parking payment app issues, construction and land use change impacts in the area continue to affect
parking.
2023 results indicate that paid parking utilization across the district continues to be below 60%
during the study period between Memorial Day to Labor Day 2023. Staff does not recommend
altering the price until land uses stabilize, compliance improves throughout the district, and better
data can be collected to support performance-based pricing adjustments. Staff will continue to
collect data in the district, with the intent of pursuing a holistic management approach in the area
so that changes to paid parking do not simply push the parking problem further into the adjacent
neighborhoods.
RAMP NPP Analysis:
The citywide RAMP study is intended to proactively determine where parking management
strategies should be implemented in residential areas, but also to measure the effectiveness of
existing parking management strategies. In 2023, staff continued to work on finetuning our data
and analysis for accuracy in reporting.
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Staff collected data from 11 existing NPP zones, in addition to their surrounding blocks, the blocks
surrounding our existing managed paid parking districts, and several staff identified areas
following the prioritization matrix developed for RAMP in 2022.
Below are the NPPs that underperformed in 2023:
NPP Average Parking Occupancy
Columbine 22%
High Sunset 25.8%
Fairview 26.1%
Based on the adopted City Manager Rule, if any established NPP Zone in the program does not
meet the approved key metrics for three consecutive years, it may be identified by staff for
termination.
Figure 4- 2023 parking utilization map for Columbine NPP zone.
The following NPP zones were found to have multiple blocks average above 85% occupancy and
may therefore benefit from additional parking management :
• Goss Grove
• Whittier
• Mapleton
• University Hill
o Although average occupancy in NPP blocks do not reach 85% in this year's curbside
occupancy study, the blocks just outside of the NPP are some of the highest utilized
in the city and demonstrate that the current boundaries of the zone are not
performing optimally.
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Figure 5- 2023 parking utilization map for Goss Grove NPP zone.
800 11th Street – NPP Petition:
Prior to the Revitalizing Access in Boulder project that began in 2019, staff received a NPP
extension petition for the 800 block of 11th street in University Hill. In 2022, staff administratively
denied the petition as current RAMP tools do not solve for parking problems caused by high
residential density. In 2024, staff plan to address the program inequalities in its application to high
and mixed density neighborhoods. Staff propose looking at the University Hill NPP and its
boundaries as a test case for new policy development. Max occupancy for the 800 block of 11th
street was recorded at 83.3%, which qualifies the block based on current expansion criteria.
NEXT STEPS
The new performance-based pricing rates for on-street parking will go into effect on January 1,
2024. Staff will continue engaging the public about the upcoming changes through various print
and digital media outlets.
Staff will continue to collect data for the annual RAMP study as well as monitor performance-
based pricing and will update boards and council on the status of the programs at the end of 2024.
Planning and Development Services are planning to revise the city’s off -street parking code in
2024 in conjunction with a potential Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ordinance for
new developments led by Transportation & Mobility. In conjunction with the planned parking code
update, Community Vitality staff will examine current RAMP policies in an effort to align them
with future changes to parking requirements for new developments. Staff will use the University
Hill NPP and 800 11th street petitions as an example of how the new policy development can be
applied.
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