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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3
Guiding Implementation in all Focus Areas & Measurable Objectives ...................................... 4
Safe and Complete Streets ...................................................................................................... 4
Regional Travel ...................................................................................................................... 18
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ....................................................................... 20
Funding .................................................................................................................................. 25
Integrate with Sustainability Initiatives ................................................................................. 26
Measurable Objectives .......................................................................................................... 28
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2019 TMP Action Plan
The purpose of the 2019 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) “Action Plan” is to provide a high level, visual tool to
implement the goals and initiatives in the TMP. This document includes a combination of action items for the
TMP’s focus areas and measurable objectives.
INTRODUCTION
The TMP Action Plan is organized by focus area:
• Safe and Complete Streets
• Regional Travel
• Transportation Demand Management
• Advanced Mobility
• Funding
• Integrate with Sustainability Objectives
• Measurable Objectives
Each focus area provides a list of actions along with the timeframe and relevant investment program to help guide annual work
programs and budgeting and bring the various policies and concepts identified in the 2019 TMP to life. The Current Funding
(fiscally constrained) investment program is based on anticipated funding through 2030. Examples include smaller scale action
items such as corridor studies, pilot projects, information systems, design standards, and multimodal and TDM programs. Fu-
ture action items such as larger scale capital projects will require additional funding; these are shown as part of the Strategic or
Vision investment programs.
The TMP Action Plan is meant to be used as a resource document for developing annual work programs in coordination with
the city’s priority-based budgeting process. The TMP Action Plan is intended to be a dynamic, working document and can be
updated easily and frequently in response to evolving needs and through integrated planning initiatives to accomplish Boulder’s
transportation vision as well as broader community goals in accordance with the city’s Sustainability Framework.
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GUIDING IMPLEMENTATION IN ALL FOCUS AR-
EAS & MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES
Safe and Complete Streets
Partners needed to complete Safe and Complete Streets Actions include the City of Boulder, the Boulder Police Department,
Vision Zero Community Partnership, Boulder Junction, CU Boulder, RTD, and other public and private partners, BVSD, Boulder
County Health, bike and walk organizations, Growing Up Boulder (GUB), the Arts Commission, Boulder Transportation Connec-
tions, Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Commuting Solutions and Community Cycles, Boulder B-Cycle, eGo Carshare, Program
Coordinators, CDOT, Boulder residents, property/business owners, employers, and other community partners.
Safe and Complete Streets actions include the following categories:
• Overall
• 2019 Pedestrian Plan
• Walking, Biking and Micromobility
• Transit
Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
OVERALL
Vision Zero (Safety)
Implement the Vision Zero Action Plan. Current/Strategic
Provide quarterly progress updates on implementation of
the Vision Zero Action Plan. Current
Update the Safe Streets Report and Vision Zero Action Plan
every three years. Strategic
Speed Management
Through coordination with neighborhoods, continue identi-
fying and constructing traffic calming projects through the
Neighborhood Speed Management Program (NSMP). Pair
NSMP projects with Neighborhood GreenStreet projects.
Current
Develop and implement Speed Management Plan to de-
crease travel speeds on arterial roadways. Current/Strategic
Explore reducing the speed limit on residential (local)
streets from 25 mph to 20 mph. Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
OVERALL
2019-2024 Capital Improvement Program
Implement the approved CIP and update annually. Current
Design and Construction Standards
Update the city’s Design and Construction Standards (Phase
II) to emulate best practices of safe and comfortable street
design.
Current
Boulder-specific Street Design Guide
Develop a street design guide that provides a public facing
description of the city’s best practices when designing and
constructing streets.
Current
Corridor Studies
Complete Street corridor studies to include multimodal
transportation as well as coordination with land use, urban
design, and parking management. Pursue funding strategies
for major capital and operating investments.
Current/Strategic
Implement Completed Corridor Studies
Implement the 30th and Colorado Corridors Study
recommended designs, including the 30th and Colorado
underpass.
Implement the Canyon Boulevard Complete Street Study.
Implement the East Arapahoe Transportation Plan:
Detailed Action Plan.
Current/Strategic
Potential Canyon Boulevard Extension
Based on community interest, explore the extension of
Canyon Boulevard between 30th and 33rd Street as a
potential amendment to the Street Classification Map.
Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: CULTURE OF WALKING
Education/Encouragement
Expand education on rules of the road and safe travel
behavior by all transportation users. Current
Raise awareness about the benefits of and opportunities
for walking, including collaborations with other
departments and community organizations. Current
Expand walking programs and event offerings through the
Boulder Walks Program. Current
In collaboration with local and regional partner, host a
Pedestrian Conference to promote information sharing,
best practices, and innovation. Strategic
Establish walking routes around the city (e.g., Halifax
Common Link loops). Current
Enforcement
Work with the Police Department through the Heads Up
Program to identify key locations and types of behavior
for strategic enforcement.
Current
Evaluation
Establish baselines and targets for the performance
measures described in the How We Will Measure Success
section and use in the 2020 Transportation Report on
Progress.
Current
Wayfinding
Develop a coordinated pedestrian wayfinding system in
high pedestrian activity areas such as downtown,
University Hill, and Boulder Junction.
Current/Strategic
Develop a coordinated pedestrian wayfinding system a s
part of the Neighborhood GreenStreets program and
multi-use path system. Current /Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Continue to partner with BVSD to support walking
to/from school. (See also WALK AND BIKE actions below) Current
Innovation
Employ new technologies that support safety, access, and
an understanding of pedestrian behavior (e.g., automatic
detection of pedestrians).
Strategic
Walk Friendly Community
Reapply for Walk Friendly Community designation that
incorporates a comprehensive assessment of walking
conditions in Boulder
Current
Community-Based Committee
Develop a community-based committee to support
implementation of the Pedestrian Plan and the ADA Self
Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Current
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: PEDESTRIAN PLANNING
Vision Zero
Implement the 2019 Vison Zero Action Plan to improve pe-
destrian safety.
Current/Strategic
Walking Comfort Programs
Promote and support walking and 15-min neighborhoods in
citywide and subcommunity planning. Current
Implement Pedestrian Improvement Areas. Current/Strategic
Implement Neighborhood GreenStreets. Current/Strategic
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: PEDESTRIAN-FOCUSED DESIGN
Plan and Project Integration
Integrate Ped Plan policies and pedestrian-focused design
treatments in development review, capital projects, corridor
plans, subcommunity plans, and other opportunities such as
demonstration projects.
Current
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Art
Collaborate to provide more public art through
transportation projects (e.g., Paint the Pavement, Art in
Public Places, etc.).
Current
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION
Missing Links Program
Refresh the city’s Missing Links Program for new sidewalks
to include the most recent comprehensive GIS data and low
stress pedestrian network results and revisit the approach to
implementing improvements.
Current
Design and Construction Standards
Update the city’s Design and Construction Standards (DCS)
to reflect best practices for new sidewalks and multi-use
paths adjacent to streets, parking lots/structures, and pedes-
trian streets.
Current
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Complete and implement the Accessible Boulder: ADA Self-
Evaluation and Transition Plan, facilitated through commu-
nity engagement and inventory of our transportation infra-
structure to identify barriers and opportunities to improve
accessibility of the city’s transportation system for all mobil-
ity levels.
Current/Strategic
Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Installation Guidelines
Update Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Installation Guide-
lines per industry best practices, local experiences, and as-
sessment of effectiveness of crossing treatments.
* Current
Multi-use Path Safety and Security
Implement the Way of the Path program through education,
signing, striping and lighting to enhance safety and security
and reduce conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and other
users of the off-street multi-use paths.
Current
Alley Enhancements
Implement the Hill Alley Enhancement Final Plan. Current
Develop and implement a comprehensive alley enhance-
ment program to improve the comfort and use of select al-
leys as direct connections for pedestrians. Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: MAINTENANCE
Sidewalk Repair Program
Explore opportunities to coordinate the Sidewalk Repair
Program and new Pedestrian Improvement Areas and
Neighborhood GreenStreets programs.
Current
Snow and Ice Removal
Evaluate and refine/enhance snow and ice removal on
pedestrian facilities to improve access to transit stops,
prioritize crosswalk clearing and generally improve
conditions after snow events.
Current
Obstruction Clearance
Conduct periodic outreach campaigns to property owners to
ensure pedestrian facilities are clear of obstructions such as
overgrown vegetation and parked cars.
Current
Community Programs
Explore additional community-based responsibility
programs (e.g. shared responsibility for maintenance such
as snow removal).
Current
2019 PEDESTRIAN PLAN: PRIORITIZED PLACES FOR THE PEDESTRIAN
Play Streets
Establish a Play Street Pilot Program. Current
Car-free Areas
Identify opportunities for additional car-free areas (e.g.,
plazas, pedestrian malls, parklets, playgrounds, and
pedestrian streets). Some initial specific locations to
consider include: extending the Pearl Street Mall, 13th Street
between Canyon and Arapahoe
Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
WALKING, BIKING & MICROMOBILITY
Low-Stress Walk and Bike Network Plan
Plan and coordinate of vertical separation (protected bike
lanes or multi-use paths) capital improvement projects
with selected corridor studies.
Implement Neighborhood GreenStreet projects, including
wayfinding (see also Pedestrian Plan actions).
Implement bike lane (preferably buffered) projects.
Implement Pedestrian Improvement Areas (see also
Pedestrian Plan actions).
Current/Strategic
Vision
Micromobility and First and Final Mile Multimodal Access
Introduce, establish and manage on-going shared micromo-
bility program (e-bikes and e-scooters) Ensure regional coor-
dination and support Boulder B-cycle's role and other future
micro-mobility organizations to provide first and final mile
connections to transit.
Current
In conjunction with the Curbside Management Program,
formalize an on-street bike parking program to convert
on-street vehicle parking space(s) to bike parking.
Current
Allow and regulate the personal use of other
micromobility devices including e-skateboards, golf carts,
and one-wheels.
Current
Support Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program
In collaboration with BVSD:
• Continue to apply for CDOT Safe Routes to School infra-
structure and non-infrastructure funding to support
new projects and programs to improve walking and bi-
cycling to school.
• Develop a Crossing Guard program at Elementary and
Preschools.
• Expand bike and pedestrian safety education at schools.
Current/Strategic
Public Engagement in Walking & Biking Events and
Programs
Coordinate with Growing Up Boulder and Youth Advisory
Committee to gather input on initiatives that resonate with a
younger population.
Current
Create and promote vibrant public spaces through the Paint
the Pavement program that encourages neighborhood liva-
bility and includes lowering vehicle speeds and improving
walkability.
Current
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
WALKING, BIKING & MICROMOBILITY
Continue partnerships with community-based organizations
to encourage more local public agencies, businesses and or-
ganizations to promote walking and cycling in the commu-
nity (for example, Walk and Bike Month).
Current
Multi-use Path Safety and Security
Implement the Way of the Path program through education,
signing, striping and lighting to enhance safety and security
and reduce conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and other
users of the off-street multi-use paths. See Pedestrian Action
Plan.
Current
Bike Shelter
Construct a Bike n’ Ride (bike shelter) station at Boulder
Junction.
Current
Bike Friendly Community Leader
Apply to the League of American Bicyclists for a Bicycle
Friendly Community designation and support other organiza-
tions applying for Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle
Friendly University designations.
Current
Bicycle Facility Maintenance
Continually refine maintenance practices and coordinate
with community stakeholders to identify critical connections
to improve and expand snow removal along the Low-Stress
Bike Network.
Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
TRANSIT SERVICE AND FLEET
Transit Service Delivery Strategies
Local. Incrementally expand the city’s role as a local transit
provider: Provide local Community Transit Network routes
by either directly operating or contracting with a transit ser-
vice operator similar to the local HOP service contracted to
Via Mobility Services.
Current/Strategic
Regional. Explore forming a new Boulder County consor-
tium with Boulder County and surrounding jurisdictions to
form a county transit agency.
Current/Strategic
Local Service Maintenance & Expansion
CTN. Pursue city-led control of one or more CTN routes,
ensuring an equitable return on investment from RTD.
Current/Strategic
Boulder Junction at Depot Square. Adapt local routes to
serve Boulder Junction with connections to North Boulder,
East Boulder, and SE Boulder. Includes addition of service
on Edgewood and Balsam and 28th Extension.
Current/Strategic
HOP. Modify the historic route to create four distinct linear
routes and expand high-frequency HOP service to east and
north Boulder, as per the recommendations of the HOP
Transit Study.
Current/Strategic
North Boulder. Extend BOUND on 30th St. corridor and Iris
to North Boulder to connect to North Boulder Mobility Hub. Current/Strategic
Via Services Support. Increase support provided by City of
Boulder to support paratransit services to serve an aging
population.
Current/Strategic
Regional Service Maintenance & Expansion
Service Expansion. Continue to advocate for incremental
service increases on regional corridors, including US36 (Flat-
iron Flyer and AB), SH119 (BOLT, J and planned BRT) and
SH7 (JUMP and planned BRT).
Current/Strategic
Service Minimums. Expand service levels on SH119 and SH
7 to a minimum average of 15-minute peak and 30-minute
off-peak frequency and continue to advocate for service in-
creases on US36 (Flatiron Flyer) and AB to Denver Airport.
Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
BRT Service and Infrastructure. Continue to partner with
RTD and agency partners to implement high-quality, high-
frequency BRT service with (1) vehicle features such as low-
floor and multi-door boarding, BRT branding, and electrifi-
cation, bicycle storage, and on-board Wi-Fi, and (2) station
features such as distinct architecture, real-time information,
comfortable seating, weather protection, BRT branding,
wayfinding, trash receptacles, and space for shared micro-
mobility options.
Current/Strategic
Boulder Junction at Depot Square. Continue working with
RTD and agency partners to support increased Flatiron Flyer
and regional BRT service to Boulder Junction, with 15 min.
peak/30 min. off-peak frequency. Provided by RTD
(FasTracks/base funding).
Current/Strategic
Interregional Service Maintenance & Expansion
FLEX. Continue to work with local and regional partners to
increase interregional express FLEX service (one-seat ride)
between Ft. Collins and Boulder. (See Regional Travel Action
Plan).
Current/Strategic
Bustang/Outrider. Coordinate with CDOT on Bustang ser-
vice planning in the Northwest area to ensure regional con-
nections at I-25 and SH119 and SH7. Current/Strategic
Fleet Electrification and Expansion
HOP Electric Vehicle Fleet. Complete the expansion and
electrification of the HOP fleet.
Current/Strategic
System-wide Electric Vehicle Fleet. Continue to collaborate
with CU Boulder, BVSD, and Via to build and operate shared
charging infrastructure and vehicle maintenance infrastruc-
ture that enables rapid electrification of the transit fleet and
includes development of multi-modal and last-mile solu-
tions (e.g. electric car share, TNC’s, bike share, etc.)
Current/Strategic
Gunbarrel Transit Circulation. In conjunction with the SH
119 First and Final Mile Study, explore options to
enhance first and last-mile connectivity in Gunbarrel,
including microtransit (demand responsive shuttle
service).
Current
Microtransit or Demand Responsive Shuttle Service.
Explore options to provide first/last mile on-demand
shuttle service to connect to regional service and
employment, as well as areas typically underserved by
RTD such as Frasier Meadows and senior centers.
Current/Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
Autonomous Transit Vehicles. Explore the concept and
develop an operational plan for an automated transit
pilot to test automated transit technology in a low-speed,
low-volume environment. See Advanced Mobility.
Current/Strategic
TRANSIT CAPITAL
Diagonal/SH 119 BRT (Northwest Area Mobility Study
Priority Corridor)
Partner with RTD, CDOT, Boulder County and the City of
Longmont to design, fund and implement high-quality, high-
frequency, branded BRT infrastructure and service on the
SH119 corridor between downtown Boulder and Longmont.
Current/Strategic
SH 119 BRT Phase 1: Design and construct complete street
improvements, including transit priority and enhancements,
on 28th Street, Iris and Canyon to facilitate SH 119 BRT. Current
East Arapahoe/SH 7 BRT (NAMS Priority Corridor)
Partner with RTD, CDOT, Boulder County and SH 7 Coalition
members to design, fund and implement high-quality, high-
frequency, branded BRT infrastructure and service on the
SH 7 corridor between downtown Boulder and I-
25/Brighton.
Current/Strategic
SH 7 BRT Phase 1: Design and construct transit stop en-
hancements and multi-use path connections along East
Arapahoe as per the East Arapahoe Transportation Plan. Current/Strategic
Broadway BRT (NAMS Corridor)
Plan, design and implement multimodal corridor improve-
ments along Broadway to optimize person throughput via
regional BRT and local transit service.
Current/Strategic
South Boulder Road BRT (NAMS Corridor)
Partner with RTD, CDOT, Boulder County, and the cities of
Louisville and Lafayette to design, fund and implement
high-quality, high-frequency, branded BRT infrastructure
and service on the South Boulder Road between downtown
Boulder and I-25/Brighton.
Strategic
Downtown Boulder Station Improvements
Implement station infrastructure improvements along 14th
Street and Canyon Boulevard to address the capacity needs
at the bus station; thereby improving operational efficiency
and improving the pedestrian and transit rider access expe-
rience.
Current
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
Explore potential relocation and/or redevelopment options
to expand capacity to meet the needs of planned local and
regional transit service expansion. Current/Strategic
Station Improvements
Continue to implement stop improvements including shel-
ters, amenities, and access and information at high rid-
ership stops.
Current/Strategic
Develop BRT Station Standards and Design Guidelines
Provide standards, guidelines, and conceptual designs for
stop and station facilities, including Mobility Hubs and BRT,
local, and regional transit services. Establish tiered stop in-
vestment priorities.
Current
MOBILITY HUBS
55th & Arapahoe. Develop a 55th & Arapahoe Station Area
Master Plan and Mobility Hub Concept Plan that guides
long-term development and identifies strategies to
transform the station area into a transit-supportive, mixed
use, connected and livable area.
Current/Strategic
Alpine-Balsam. Integrate mobility hub elements into the
redevelopment of the Alpine-Balsam project. Current
SH 119 and SH 52. Partner with CDOT and Boulder County
to conduct a SH 119/SH 52 intersection enhancement and
mobility hub study to plan multimodal connections and
access to SH 119 BRT.
Current
North Boulder. Secure funds to acquire land and complete
design and construction of the North Boulder Mobility Hub. Current/Strategic
US 36/Table Mesa/CU South. Plan and design
improvements to the Table Mesa station and surrounding
environs to improve multimodal access that meet the needs
of local and regional transit users.
Strategic
Remaining RVT Mobility Hubs. Continue to design and im-
plement mobility hub plans and infrastructure enhance-
ments at all mobility hub locations identified in the Renewed
Vision for Transit.
Strategic
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
Transit Speed & Reliability
Identify, design, and implement interim enhancements to
improve transit operations: queue jumps, signal priority,
etc., such as on Broadway, 28th, and Canyon
Current/Strategic
TRANSIT PROGRAMS
Affordability
EcoPass Program. Work with agency partners to support ex-
pansion of the EcoPass program and ensure affordable
fares. (See TDM Action Plan).
Current/Strategic
Fare-Free Transit. Pursue implementation of a fare-free local
and regional transit system. Current/Strategic
Transit-Bike Integration
Provide secure bike parking at higher ridership stops and
stations and expand on-board bike carrying capacity.
Current/Strategic
Microtransit
Expand shared microtransit options and parking to better
serve first-last mile connectivity at major transit centers and
stops. (See TDM Action Plan.)
Current/Strategic
Transit and Land Use Integration
Continue to identify locations, policies and regulations to
support future transit-oriented land uses/districts and im-
plementation of planned mobility hubs along CTN and re-
gional BRT corridors.
Current/Strategic
Inter-Agency Transit Coordination
Continue ongoing collaborative process with transit part-
ners, including RTD, Via, CU Boulder and Boulder County, to
implement Boulder’s transit priorities.
Current/Strategic
Transit Promotion and Outreach
Continue to implement Bus to Work Day, adopt-a-stop, Eco
Pass, and other outreach and promotional efforts aimed at
reaching non-residents, employees, and new residents.
Current/Strategic
Encouragement Programs
Design and pilot a transit ridership encouragement or loy-
alty program to incentivize and increase transit ridership. Current
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Safe and Complete Streets Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025 -
2030)
TRANSIT
Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
Program Support. Continue to support ongoing program
development and operations, in collaboration with
partners, including RTD, Boulder County Mobility for All, and
Via.
Current/Strategic
Program Expansion and Optimization.
Increase support to Via and other human services partners
for initiatives such as expansion of the volunteer driver
program, travel training, peer-to-peer mentoring, and
integration of app/web based technology.
Current/Strategic
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Regional Travel
Partners for regional travel efforts include RTD, Boulder County, CDOT, North Front Range MPO, DRCOG, Via,
Transfort- Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, BVSD, Mayors and Commissions Coalition communities,
Commuting Solutions, State Highway 7 Coalition, State Highway 119 Coalition, Boulder Chamber, Northwest
Chamber Alliance, and others regional partners.
Regional Travel Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019-
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Active Engagement in Northwest Area Mobility Study (NAMS)
Regional Coalitions
Work with Commuting Solutions, the MCC, and SH 119 and SH
7 Coalitions, to advance regional multimodal corridors per
NAMS.
Current
Priority Northwest Area Mobility Study Corridors
Regional Improvements. Continue to partner with regional
agencies to design, fund and implement the NAMS corridors to
expand regional travel options that include managed/express
lanes, regional BRT and commuter bikeways.
Current
Local Improvements. Continue phased implementation of local
improvements to NAMS corridors, as per the East Arapahoe
Transportation Plan, SH 119 BRT Study, Broadway, and future
corridor improvements along Broadway and South Boulder
Road. (See Transit)
Current/Strategic
Inter-Regional Flex Service between Fort Collins and Boulder
Work with partners including RTD, Boulder County, Trans-
fort/Fort Collins, DRCOG, North Front Range MPO, CU, Via,
Longmont, and Loveland to maintain and expand enhanced, di-
rect inter-regional transit service between Fort Collins and
Boulder.
Current
Regional Van and Carpool Service
Promote existing and new, innovative app-based vanpool and
carpool/ridesharing services. (See TDM)
Current
SH 119 First and Final Mile Study
Support development of SH 119 First and Final Mile Study and
first phase implementation.
Current
Passenger Rail
Statewide Passenger Rail. Support exploration of Front Range
Passenger Rail, and advocate for connections to NAMS corri-
dors at I-25/SH 7 and I-25/SH 119.
Current
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Regional Travel Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019-
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Northwest Rail. Support full completion of the Northwest
Commuter Rail, including creative and alternative rail imple-
mentation strategies such as the exploration of peak service. Current
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Actions for TDM require partners across the City of Boulder, including: City Staff, existing and new Districts, property owners,
Boulder employees and residents, Boulder Transportation Connections and Chamber of Commerce, BTC, 36 Commuting Solu-
tions, Way to GO, Smart Trips, Chamber, RTD, bike share and carshare organizations, the technology community, DROG, Boul-
der County, rideshare organizations, mobility service providers, VIA and the development community.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
EcoPass
Support Programs. Continue and expand the EcoPass Sub-
sidy and Rebate Program and services by supporting Neigh-
borhood and Business Coordinators, continuing coordination
with RTD and managing the Forest Glen GID NECO program.
Current
Increase Access. Continue to explore implementation
options for Community-wide Eco Pass Program in
conjunction with Boulder County and RTD in pursuit of
fare-free system. (See Transit)
Current/Strategic
Low Income Households. Partner with Boulder Housing
Partners (BHP), Thistle Communities and the City’s Afforda-
ble Housing Program to increase access to the EcoPass for
low income households.
Current
Low Income Youth Pass Programs. Maximize impact of
RTD’s new Low Income and Youth Pass Programs and inte-
grate into business, college and neighborhood EcoPass pro-
grams.
Current
Employer TDM
Management. Manage the TDM Employer Outreach
Program including the partnering with BTC, Commuting
Solutions, DRGOG, RTD, the Boulder Chamber and other
service providers for our Vanpool Subsidy Program, ETC
Network, and other TDM programs.
Current
Expansion. Expand Employer Outreach TDM Program
through partnerships with Boulder Transportation
Connections (BTC) and other partners to design a toolkit
for existing developments and employers to expand the
implementation of vehicle trip reduction and multi-modal
access programs and establish Parking Cash-out
programs.
Current
Vanpooling and Ridesharing Subsidies. Design and
implement new subsidy program for vanpooling and
ridesharing in partnership with BTC, DRCOG’s Way to GO
program, and North Front Range MPO’s Smart Trips
programs. Technological innovations with mobility on
demand.
Current
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Regional Partners. Expand TDM Programs with Local and
Regional Partners to design, implementation and evaluate
TDM programs for existing and future regional BRT
corridors. (See Regional)
Strategic
Access Districts
Management. Manage TDM programs and services
provided by Districts, monitor and evaluate their
effectiveness, and look for opportunities to expand
programs supporting mode shift.
Current
Advance District Approach. Evaluate District approach's im-
pact on long-term demographic trends in terms of Housing
and Transportation costs, vehicle ownership, GHG reduction,
and use.
Current
District Expansion. Expand existing and establish new dis-
tricts, applying lessons learned from Boulder Junction includ-
ing the application of the financing district approach to fund-
ing and requiring TDM and parking management programs
to meet trip generation allowances and support mixed-use,
TOD districts. Emerging areas for potential districts include
East Arapahoe, North Broadway, and Alpine-Balsam.
Current
Eco Districts. Incorporate Access District approach in con-
junction with Eco Districts, which encompass the full spec-
trum of sustainability and resiliency including energy, water,
waste and transportation.
Strategic
TDM and Parking Management
Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS)
Implementation. Evaluate ways to apply TDM Planning
and Parking Management to existing developments to
reduce VMT and GHG.
Current
TDM and New Development. Modify the existing TDM
"Transportation Options" Toolkit used by developers to
design TDM Plans for new developments based on best
practices and policy review to support our GHG reduction
goals. Designing potential TDM Plan Ordinance for new
developments in conjunction with Parking Code Update.
Current
Special Event Access
Implement a TDM policy to require Special Event Access
Plans, bicycle parking and messaging of suggested routes.
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Special Event Impacts
Review current special event applications for reducing
traffic impacts.
Current
Current
Construction
Develop TDM expectations and program for construction
projects.
Current
Technology Innovation and Data Management
Smart Phone Survey. Refine and utilize the smart phone sur-
vey application to collect more accurate travel data from a
broader and diverse population.
Current
Real-Time Information. Develop real-time transit Infor-
mation, multi-modal trip planning and fare payment for
multi-modal travel. (See Transit Action Plan.)
Strategic
Mobility Platform. Support development of a mobility plat-
form that pushes real-time transit, rideshare, carshare,
bikeshare, and other mobility service data to electronic and
mobile platforms.
Strategic
Boulder Access Card. Work with RTD, bikeshare, and car-
share providers to merge technology to develop a single
Boulder Access Card that allows residents, employees and
students to take advantage of all programs.
Strategic
Big Data. Utilize “big data” for bicycle, pedestrian and vehi-
cle counts to measure the effectiveness of programs and
track TMP performance metrics.
Strategic
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Advanced Mobility
These tasks will be done in coordination with the following partners: City of Boulder, Service Providers and City of Boulder
Boards and Council.
Advanced Mobility Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Access Management and Parking Strategy (AMPS)
Implement and expand the AMPS strategies, including
shared, unbundled, managed and paid (SUMP) parking
management principles, curbside management, parking
code update, TDM Plans, and parking pricing.
Current
New Technologies
Continue to monitor developments in new and develop-
ment transportation technologies and services, including
exploration of cable transit feasibility.
Current
Pilots
Implement Advanced Mobility pilots to demonstrate new
services and technologies where they meet a transporta-
tion need and support our Advanced Mobility policies.
Current
Implement a TNC real-time curb management pilot with
Community Vitality and expand if the pilot proves success-
ful. (See Integrate with Sustainability.) Current
Prepare for the introduction of electric scooters by estab-
lishing guidelines for initial pilots and evaluating whether
the traffic code should be amended to allow for scooters in
the public right of way.
Current
Investigate and pilot electric micro-mobility charging sta-
tions to consolidate vehicle parking and reduce the vehicle
trips needed for charging. Current/Strategic
Pilot Mobility Hubs with the full complement of Advanced
Mobility modes to address the first and last mile issue for
transit riders. Current/Strategic
TNC Fees
Explore application of an environmental impact fee on TNC
consumers starting with discussions with the TNCs followed
by a fee study to establish the nexus between the fee and
impacts to the city.
Current
Smart Street Infrastructure
Define the concept of smart streets to understand the in-
frastructure investment needed to support the advanced
Current
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Advanced Mobility Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
communications needed to support connected and autono-
mous vehicles. Begin including these infrastructure costs in
city projects in the public right of way.
TNC Electric Vehicles
Explore partnership with the TNCs to convert their fleets to
electric vehicles (EVs) operating in the Boulder Valley. The
city role might include providing financial incentives to TNC
operators to purchase EVs and providing quick charge loca-
tions to support TNC EVs.
Current
Parking
Continue city parking code reform to eliminate parking
minimums and create parking maximums, expand passen-
ger drop off/pick up zone and allow parking in-lieu fees that
can be directed toward TDM efforts, transit, TNC pool sub-
sidies, etc.
Current
Monitor parking and passenger pick up/drop off
demands and modify the city parking code requirements
in response to these changing needs. Strategic
Technology Innovation, Mobility and Access Working
Group
Develop working group to advance the use of dynamic
ridesharing/mobility service applications.
Current
Mobility as a Service
Support regional development of a Mobility as a Service
(MaaS) smart phone app including all modes of travel and
an integrated payment system for all modes.
Strategic
Adaptable Parking Structures
Encourage/require adaptable parking structures to allow
redevelopment of these structures to uses other than park-
ing.
Strategic
Pedestrian Priority Zones
Explore expanding the Downtown car free zone to a zone
that prioritizes pedestrians, offers no cost transit service,
and allows for only clean, shared vehicle operations.
Strategic
Municipal Fleet
Evaluate replacing municipal fleet passenger vehicles with
privately operated carshare vehicles; maximizing use of al-
ternative fuel and/or electric vehicles
Current
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Funding
City of Boulder, in collaboration with RTD and other partners, are responsible for funding the transporta-
tion system.
Funding Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near-Term
(2019 -
2024)
Long-
Term
(2025-
2030)
Annual Budgeting Process
Participate in the city annual budget process including re-
sponding to revenue projections, budget priorities and
preparing the Capital Investment Program.
Current
Leverage local money for regional, state and federal fund-
ing to achieve TMP goals and priorities. Current
Continue to utilize annexation agreements, the district
funding approach, impact fees and excise taxes as
mechanisms to fund transportation improvements. Current
New Local Funding Mechanisms
Reconvene a Funding Working Group to design a Mobility
Fee for possible 2020 implementation or 2020 Ballot. Con-
tinue to research and design additional mechanisms in-
cluding vehicle registration fees, curbside management
fees, and user fees with congestion pricing along regional
corridors.
Current
New User Fee-Based Funding Initiatives
Research and propose a user based funding mechanism to
council and the public when these are proven and techno-
logically feasible, following a comprehensive public pro-
cess.
Strategic
Regional Funding
Continue to participate in regional, sub-regional and county
level planning and funding discussions to support high qual-
ity transit service between communities in the northwest
portion of the region.
Current/Strategic
User Based Funding Options
Monitor and investigate applications occurring across the
country including VMT taxes or fees.
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Integrate with Sustainability Initiatives
These tasks will be done in coordination with the following partners: City of Boulder Transportation, Fleet and Climate depart-
ments, and regional partners.
Integrate with Sustainability Initiatives Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Integration of TMP and BVCP
Work to implement TMP goals and strategies in collabora-
tion with BVCP goals.
Current
Integration and Collaboration
Continued staff participation and co-management of vari-
ety of integrated land use, transportation, urban design
planning initiatives, including AMPS, East Boulder Subcom-
munity Plan, Climate Commitment, and Alpine/Balsam
planning.
Current
Climate Commitment
Continue coordination and participation in the city’s an-
nual GHG inventory produced under the Climate Commit-
ment.
Current
Participation with city Sustainability staff in the Climate
Mobilization process to build community support and
strategies for reducing GHG emissions.
Monitor and assess new data sources for estimating vehi-
cle miles of travel (VMT) to support the GHG inventory. Current
Access to Open Space
Explore and coordinate with Open Space on a range of
transportation and design solutions to reduce parking
congestion and greenhouse gas emissions from visitor
travel and to promote active living.
Current
Curbside Management Plan
Continue the curb inventory effort in the Downtown and
develop a comprehensive curb management plan, policy
and implement for passenger loading, freight and other
technologies.
Current
Pilot and implement a curb management program to im-
prove access, safety and generate revenue.
Current
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Integrate with Sustainability Initiatives Timeframe
Investment
Program Action Ongoing
Near
(2019 -
2024)
Long
(2025-
2030)
Vehicle Electrification
Lead the community in adoption of plug-in electric
vehicles, with the city fleet demonstrating new clean
technology when available.
Current/Strategic
Develop a plan and implement charging infrastruc-
ture supporting plug-in electric vehicles at both city
parking facilities as well as with partner agencies and
other interested parties.
Current/Strategic
Work to convert existing vanpool vehicles to electric vehi-
cles and expand electric vanpools with a priority on resi-
dential areas outside of RTD. Current
Airport
Update the Airport Master Plan and work with the public
airport to broaden its value to the community and prepare
for any Advanced Mobility opportunities that may utilize it
for passenger or freight delivery.
Current
Air Quality
Develop a city air quality program building on regional ef-
forts to reduce priority emissions in the Boulder Valley and
Front Range and in accordance with state and federal air
quality requirements.
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Measurable Objectives
The following actions will be completed in partnership with the City of Boulder.
Measurable Objectives Timeframe
Investment Pro-
gram
Action Ongoing
Near
(2019-2024)
Long
(2025-2030)
TMP Living Document
Update the TMP following the TMP amendment process
to reflect council decisions in the BVCP, master plans,
area plans, corridor studies and major development
review projects.
Current
Transportation Report on Progress
Prepare and publish Transportation Report on Progress
every two years (next edition in 1st Quarter 2020). Report
includes trend data and analysis for all measurable objec-
tives and coordination with Climate Commitment's GHG
emissions analysis.
Current