TDMPln_2130Arapahoe_06-13-2024_v1
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MEMORANDUM
To: Caddis Collaborative
From: Cassie Slade, PE, PTOE
Date: June 13, 2024
Project: Naropa University – Boulder, CO
Subject: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan
The Fox Tuttle Transportation Group has developed this Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) plan for Naropa University, which has sold one of the offsite properties which currently
provides a limited amount of offsite parking for the university.
The goal of the Naropa University TDM plan is to fully leverage the university’s proximity to multi‐
modal facilities and access to bicycles, which is anticipated to reduce the single occupancy vehicle
(SOV) trips and maximize traveler choice. Naropa University (2130 Arapahoe Avenue) has a Bike
Score® of 100 and a Walk Score® of 90. Fundamentally a TDM plan involves programs, facilities and
infrastructure which encourage people powered transportation; encourage multiple occupancy
trips; or eliminate the need for trips to be made. This TDM Plan is a vital component of the
Naropa’s vision to fully utilize its location, improve staff and student quality of life, decrease
carbon output, expand transportation options, and reduce transportation expenditures.
Existing Multi‐Modal Facilities
The main campus of Naropa University, located at 2130 Arapahoe Avenue in the City of Boulder,
is directly adjacent to two (2) bus stops that are served by the Regional Transportation District
(RTD) and in close proximity to non‐auto facilities. There are sidewalks or multi‐use paths on both
sides of 17th Street, 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, and Folsom Street. The Boulder Creek Path is
located approximately 0.15‐mile south of the Naropa University and connects to the area at the
south end of Grandview Avenue, south end of 19th Street, and on 17th Street south of Athens
Street. This multi‐use path follows Boulder Creek from the canyon to the eastern side of the City
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and links to several local and regional pedestrian and bicyclists facilities. There is an existing
pedestrian bridge that connects the Boulder Creek Path to CU Boulder Main Campus. There are
also trail underpasses beneath 17th Street and Folsom Street.
Along Broadway there is the Broadway Path that connects South Boulder to downtown Boulder,
while providing access to CU Boulder Main Campus, employment centers, schools,
neighborhoods, and other local and regional trails. In addition to the sidewalks and multi‐use
paths, there are on‐street bike lanes on 17th Street, University Avenue, and Folsom Street.
The bus route that services the existing nearby bus stops is as follows:
Route JUMP (Boulder/Lafayette via Arapahoe/Erie): This route travels along Arapahoe
Avenue from the Downtown Boulder Station to the Lafayette Park‐n‐Ride and the Town
of Erie.
The Downtown Boulder Station is located nearby and is served by Route Jump as well as the
following routes:
Route HOP (City of Boulder Circulator): This route travels through the heart of the City
of Boulder, through CU Boulder Main Campus, Twenty Ninth Street Shopping Center, and
the nearby residential neighborhoods.
Route BOLT (Boulder/Longmont): This route travels along the Diagonal Highway
connecting downtown Boulder, Boulder Junction, Niwot, and Longmont.
Route DASH (Boulder/Lafayette via Louisville): This route travels along Broadway and
Table Mesa Drive from the Downtown Boulder Station to the US Highway 36 & Table Mesa
Park‐n‐Ride. The route continues east to the neighboring communities of Louisville and
Lafayette via South Boulder Road.
Route SKIP (Broadway): This route travels along Broadway from the Lee Hill area in North
Boulder to South Boulder around Fairview High School and the Table Mesa Shopping
Center.
Route 204 (Table Mesa/Moorhead/North 19th): This route connects the Lee Hill area in
North Boulder to the Table Mesa Shopping Center in South Boulder via 19th Street,
Broadway, Moorhead and Table Mesa Drive.
Route 205 (Boulder/Gunbarrel): This route connects Downtown Boulder to Gunbarrel via
Canyon Boulevard, 28th Street, and Jay Road.
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Route 208 (Iris/Valmont): This route circulates the North Boulder area between
Downtown Boulder and the Flatiron Business Center via Broadway, Iris Avenue, Valmont
Road, and 55th Street.
Route 225/225D/225T (Boulder/Lafayette via Baseline): This route travels along Baseline
Road from the Downtown Boulder Station to the Lafayette Park‐n‐Ride.
Route NB1/NB2 (Eldora/Nederland/Boulder): This route connects Downtown Boulder to
the towns of Eldora and Nederland via Colorado 119. Route NB 1 turns around at
Nederland while Route NB 2 continues onto Eldora.
Route FF1 (Flatiron Flyer): This bus rapid transit (BRT) service travels between downtown
Boulder and downtown Denver (Union Station) via Broadway, Table Mesa Drive, and US
Highway 36. The bus stops at all of the US Highway 36 stations between the two cities.
Route FF5 (Flatiron Flyer): This BRT service travels between downtown Boulder and the
Anschutz Medical Campus via Broadway, Table Mesa Drive, US Highway 36, and I‐70. The
bus stops at all of the US Highway 36 stations between the two cities.
Route AB1 (DIA/Boulder): This route travels between downtown Boulder and Denver
International Airport via Broadway, Table Mesa Drive, US Highway 36, and E‐470.
Each of the bus routes link to other park‐n‐rides, stations, and stops that provide the opportunity
to transfer. Prior to COVID, there were several other bus routes that picked up and dropped off
patrons at the nearby park‐n‐rides and bus stops. These were suspended due to low ridership
and may be reintroduced once the demand for transit service returns.
Adequate existing bicyclist and pedestrian facilities connect Naropa University to local and
regional destinations within and outside the City of Boulder. There are multi‐use paths along
Arapahoe Avenue, as well as bike racks and a B Cycle bike station adjacent to Naropa. There are
on‐street bike lanes, sidewalks, bike trails and/or multi‐use paths on both sides of the adjacent
and nearby roadways.
Existing Parking
The Arapahoe Campus provides parking in two (2) surface lots named the “brick lot” (gravel and
unmarked) and the “pavilion lot” (paved and marked). Parking permits are required to park in
either of these lots, which currently cost $120 per semester. A single day permit is available for $3
each. The lots are monitored from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and illegally parked vehicles are ticketed with the
third violation leading to being towed.
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Transportation Demand Management Strategies
Naropa University currently provides the following TDM measures in support of reducing single
occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips and maximizing traveler choice:
1. Shared Bicycles: Naropa University (2130 Arapahoe Avenue) hosts a B‐Cycle station,
which is complete with a pad, power, and parking for 15 B‐Cycle bikes. Naropa University
is in discussions with B‐Cycle to provide discounted student memberships to enhance the
use of the citywide shared bike system.
2. Car Share: At the 2130 Arapahoe Avenue and 2133 Arapahoe Avenue sites, the university
gives a combined three (3) parking licenses to Colorado Car Share.
3. Bike Fleet: Naropa Bike Shack provides free bicycles as well as training for bike
maintenance and repair to the Naropa community.
a. Available to all faculty, staff and students while they are enrolled or work at
Naropa.
b. Loaner bicycles are checked out for one semester at a time. At the end of every
semester, the bikes are collected to be tuned up and either returned to the bike
fleet or checked out to the same person.
c. Members are required to have a bike lock and helmet when checking out a loaner
bike.
d. There are currently 18 bicycles checked out, with six (6) people on a waiting list.
4. Eco‐Pass: All students and full‐time staff at Naropa University receive an EcoPass as part
of their tuition/fees or employment benefits.
5. Bike Parking: Naropa University provides access to six (6) bike racks with each rack fitting
approximately 10 bikes (a total of 60 bikes can be accommodated).
6. Online Programs and Remote Work: Since Year 2020 (COVID‐19 pandemic), Naropa
University has implemented a more robust online education program as well as remote
work for employees.
a. 40% of students are now enrolled in online programs, as compared to 0% for
undergraduates and 12% for graduate students prior the COVID‐19 pandemic.
b. Since 2021, 50% of the staff and faculty work remotely between 50% and 100% of
the work week.
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Naropa University understands the importance of an effective and implementable TDM plan in
the success of their campus and has been able to refine and improve the TDM over the course of
several years to meet the needs of the students and staff. These strategies build upon the most
transit friendly component of the university which is ideally located near frequent bus routes
accessible on surrounding roadways.
These TDM amenities and measures are expected to encourage members of the Naropa
University community to reduce their daily use of an automobile and require less on‐site parking.
Hopefully this TDM plan is helpful and meets the needs of the p roject. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
FOX TUTTLE TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LLC
Cassie Slade, PE, PTOE
Principal