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HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda.council.worksession.20100928 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Scott Chism, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Dept. THRU: Jeff Woods, Manager of Parks and Recreation DATE OF MEMO: September 23, 2010 MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 RE: Iselin Field synthetic turf installation SUMMARY AND REQUEST OF COUNCIL: At this time we are requesting you to direct staff to proceed with redevelopment plans to convert the Iselin Field playing surface from the existing natural turfgrass to synthetic turf. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Authorization to contribute $300,000 to redevelopment of Aspen High School football field to synthetic turf in 2006. BACKGROUND: The shortage of athletic playing fields has been documented in a number of ways and is not a recent challenge in the community. The 1995 Parks Master Plan identifies a shortage of 4 regulation athletic playing fields. The playing fields that were built up at the Community Campus were all either upgrades to existing facilities or high quality replacements of substandard field areas that were lost to public use since 1995, like the AABC Field and Plum Tree Field. However, two (2) of the field areas built in 2000 -2001 at the Community Campus are not ideal due to restrictive covenants that curtail a great deal of use during ideal playing times. A "Sports Field Overview Assessment" was commissioned by staff in 2003 and updated in 2008 to obtain recommendations for an elevated maintenance regime in order to retain a high level of field quality for all of Aspen's fields. The assessment analyzes all of the factors that contribute to the impacted nature of Aspen's fields and ultimately makes a recommendation for up to eight (8) additional playing fields based on 2004 field use levels. Recreation programs have grown consistently on an annual basis while the available field area has essentially remained constant for ten (10) years with exception to the high school field renovation. DISCUSSION: The City of Aspen Parks Department staff has analyzed all of the existing playing field areas to determine feasibility of a retrofit to synthetic turf from natural turfgrass in order to increase available playing field area. One (1) synthetic turf field can potentially handle the wear of nearly three (3) natural turf fields under Aspen's growing conditions. A synthetic turf surface does not Page 1 of 3 have the same constraints as a natural grass surface located at high altitude and as a result can be programmed for a much higher level of use. When a synthetic turf field is plowed, the field can be available in early season for spring programs like baseball, lacrosse and soccer, unlike a natural turfgrass field. The Aspen High School football field was successfully redeveloped into a synthetic turf surface in 2006, which has resulted in greater field use capacity. Unfortunately even with the redevelopment of the high school field, a shortage of available field capacity is still present. Iselin Field is currently the best option of the existing playing fields to redevelop into a synthetic turf surface. The existing field area will allow the creation of a full size layout for soccer, lacrosse and football with synthetic turf surfacing. The Moore playing fields have restrictive covenants that limit levels of field use. Special event use significantly reduces appropriateness of synthetic turf on Wagner Park or Rio Grande Park. At least one (1) additional new synthetic turf field will be necessary in the future to reasonably meet the needs of the various baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, and football programs in the community. One potential site that staff has evaluated in the past is Marolt. However, there is significant challenge to that site, including access. Another potential site is the Moore property, if it ever comes under public ownership or access. Staff has recently met with representatives of baseball, football and lacrosse clubs and the Aspen School District, all of whom have expressed support for this proposed change at Iselin Field. Staff has heard from these representatives that a synthetic turf surface would absolutely allow for increased programming capacity for various games and practices, although not completely fulfill the need. Over the last few years the football and lacrosse programs have experienced high levels of growth. The Aspen Lacrosse program currently has 350 players, making it larger than youth hockey. FINANCIALBUDGET IMPACTS: A November 2010 bond issue using bond funding previously approved by voters in 2001 could yield sufficient funding to allow construction in 2011 of this proposed Iselin Field synthetic turf renovation as well as two other projects /acquisitions that we have been discussing with council: • $1.25 million - Playing Field/Recreational Facility improvements • $1.0 million — City contribution for Droste open space acquisition • $754,000 — Galena Plaza reconstruction/parking garage roof replacement In collaboration with the Finance Department, Parks staff is proposing that City Council approve the issue of $3.2 million bond this fall. Maintenance costs associated with the synthetic turf surface as compared to a natural grass surface will be reduced. The average annual cost that has been spent on maintenance for the High School football field has been +/- $20,000 for sweeping, litter control and snow removal as compared to +/- $40,000 for mowing, fertilizer, topdressing, etc on a natural turfgrass field. Page 2 of 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: A synthetic turf playing field surface on Iselin Field will result in 2 -3 million gallons of annual water savings. Currently, the industry standard for warranty coverage of synthetic turf surfacing is eight years, which raises the question, `what happens after eight years ?' There is evidence that the synthetic turf industry is adapting with companies buying the materials from older synthetic turf fields and re- utilizing sections of material in putting greens, driving ranges and batting cages. Machines have also been developed to lift and separate the sand and rubber pellet infill material for reuse from older fields. The fiber material used to create the synthetic turf material is made from polypropylene and polyethylene, which are both recyclable. A synthetic turf field surface at Iselin Field will definitely reduce the overall maintenance associated with the field. As a result, resources and travel necessary to complete field maintenance will be significantly reduced. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is recommending Council authorization for redevelopment of the Iselin Field playing surface from the existing natural turfgrass to synthetic turf. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Iselin Synthetic Turf Field Site Plan Attachment B: Iselin Synthetic Turf Field Reference Images Page 3 of 3 Q c I �. 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MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Krueger, Lynn Rumbaugh — Transportation RE: We Cycle Bike Sharing Proposal — Follow Up DATE: September 24, 2010 MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 SUMMARY AND REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL At this work session, WE- cycle, a local organization hoping to launch a bike sharing program in Aspen, will return to further discuss its plan with Council. Specifically, WE -cycle will follow up with Council on potential kiosk locations, advertising models and a draft vending agreement. We -Cycle is also requesting that Council waive the fees associated with their proposal, including those associated with elimination of parking spaces. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION • Some Council members attended a demonstration of bike sharing technology hosted by WE -cycle on August 12. • At an August 16 work session, Council supported WE- cycle's concept in general, but requested further discussion about kiosk locations, advertising and vending agreements. - BACKGROUND Bikes share programs typically involve a number of bicycles made available shared use as a means of increasing mobility options and reducing traffic congestion and air_pollution. Early U.S. bike sharing programs, such as Portland Oregon's Yellow Bike program, offered donated bicycles to the general public on an honor system basis. Today's programs often feature high tech kiosks, credit card based check out systems and advertising as a funding mechanism. B- cycle, Denver's new bike share program, is an example of this type of system. 1 Air Y" r . � T ilt ' "la e, ; y_ f Li ' f ' / 0 3 B -cycle station located in Denver WE -cycle proposes an initial deployment of 75 -100 bicycles stationed at 5 -7 kiosks that would be removed in winter months. Areas of proposed kiosk locations include Rubey Park, City Hall, Galena Plaza, Clarks Market, and City Market (see Attachment A). WE- cycle's proposal calls for on -bike advertising to be sold as a means of offsetting program costs (see Attachment B). The proposed service and its advertising component do not fit within the realm of a Land Use Development application or within the boundaries Community Development Department's sign code. As an alternative, a vending agreement can be used to address the unique nature of WE- Cycle's proposal (see Attachment C). DISCUSSION Since the August 16 work session, staff from Transportation, Engineering, Community Development, Parks and Parking have met with WE -cycle to further discuss kiosk locations, advertising models and vending agreements. Kiosk Locations: Since the August 16 work session, WE -Cycle has refined its proposed Kiosk locations (see Attachment A). The proposal now involves the elimination of some parking spaces as discussed below. The following locations were selected with the input of Engineering and Parks staff and offer good visibility, adequate space for the footprint of each kiosk and good exposure for the kiosks' solar power. 2 1. Post Office /Clark's Market area: This location is on private property. 2. Galena Plaza/Parking Garage: This location creates no impacts to parking spaces. 3. City Hall /Main Street: This location (in front of Dior) would require the elimination of one parking space which equates to approximately $3000 annually in lost revenue for the Parking/Transportation budgets. 4. Wheeler Opera House/Pedestrian Mall: This location would require the elimination (except during winter months) of one official cars parking space that is used mainly by Parks staff for mall maintenance. Should the space be eliminated, staff recommends that the taxi parking adjacent to the Popcorn Wagon be changed to allow official car use during the day. Another option is to move the official cars space forward, which would require the elimination of a revenue - generating space to the tune of approximately $3000 in annual lost revenue. 5. City Market area: This location creates no impacts to parking spaces. 6. Rubey Park: This location creates no impacts to parking spaces. Advertising Concept: WE -Cycle has created an advertising plan that will help generate revenue to cover program operations. Details are included in your packet as Attachment B. This type of advertising is not allowed per the existing sign code, but can be controlled through the attached vending agreement. Vending Agreement: Attachment C provides a draft vending agreement for Council's review. Specifically, the vending agreement outlines the responsibilities and costs associated with WE- Cycle's use of public space for bike share kiosks. Upon Council approval of kiosk locations and advertising this vending agreement can be completed and returned for approval at a regular Council meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT We -Cycle is requesting that fees associated with the vending agreement and lost revenue from parking space use be waived. • Fees associated with the proposed vending agreement, estimated at $6800 annually. • Revenue lost from parking space elimination is estimated at $3000 -$6000 annually depending on which kiosk locations are approved by Council (see Kiosk Locations above). 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A bike sharing program could reduce traffic congestion and air pollution by providing a short term mobility option to those who might otherwise use a vehicle to travel in Aspen's core. The program could also provide connectivity between future bus rapid transit stations and employer sites. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff is supportive of WE- Cycle's overall plan including locations. Staff would like direction from Council as to whether or not to waive the associated fees. 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One side will have a system map and the other side will be available to Kiosk and System Sponsors. B1. The map -side of the module will acknowledge the Kiosk Sponsor(s) with text less than two inches tall B2. The other side of the module will also be available to the Kiosk Sponsor.The module will be no more than 24 inches by 36 inches I i 1 , VI MI 0 , :, . CL irC'1 aim. I� . a B2 1 e T � B1.... t u: irx: • k A T 1 KIOSKS Each Kiosk Sponsor will have three unique display opportunities on their kiosk. We will strive for one sponsor per kiosk. C1. Kiosk Sponsor name in a uniform font. The kiosk naming opportunity would supplement kiosk location information, such as Galena & Hopkins. C2. A text line on the front of the kiosk, in a uniform font that states: "This station is proudly sponsored by XYZ ". No logo or unique branded typeface C3. Sponsor logo not to exceed 144 square inches in size. No product advertising. H CftyHafl Aspen Galena & Hopkins - -- Colertei Seasonings SW i C - .— a Al d6 tit — 7 • ff� nei rate roe~d'4e'dM c+..eneae4 MI. rN aAste • ATTACHMENT C DRAFT VENDING AGREEMENT THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, entered into this _ day of 2010, by and between the City of Aspen, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City ") and WE -cycle Aspen (hereinafter "Vendor ") RECITALS 1. ' Vendor represents it is duly licensed under the provisions of Section 14.08.010, et seq. of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen to conduct business in the City of Aspen, or it is exempted from licensing requirements pursuant to Section 14.08.050 of said Code; and 2. Vendor represents it is duly licensed to engage in the business of selling at retail pursuant to Section 39 -26 -103, C.R.S. 3. Vendor represents that it is aware of its responsibility relating to the collection of sales taxes on the sales of tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of services pursuant to Chapter 23 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code and Article 26 of Title 39 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. 4. Vendor has requested permission to conduct vending operations at the agreed -upon locations (see Attachment A — to be determined based on meeting), between May 15 — October 15, 2011. Vending operations will be limited to the terms and conditions of this agreement; and •imilll 5. Vendor promises to conduct its vending business in such a manner as to minimize police and administrative costs to the City; and 6. The execution of this license is required under the provisions of Section 15.04.350 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen as a condition precedent to the vending operations described herein, which operations are specifically limited to the dates set forth herein: NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree for and in consideration of the sum of Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2.50) per square foot per month and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee covenant and agree as follows: a. Grant of License. Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successor and assigns, for the benefit of the general public, a license (the "License ") over and across the License Area. b. Use. The License Area may be used by Grantee for the placement, operation and maintenance of a community bike sharing kiosk for the use of the general public to access and use bicycles. c. Term. The term of this License shall be permanent and perpetual; subject, however, to the right of the Grantee to terminate this agreement by written notice to the Grantor not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that Grantee desires to terminate the Agreement. 1 d. Reasonable Care in Placement and Maintenance. Grantee agrees to use reasonable care in placement and maintenance of kiosks within the License Area and agrees to avoid damage to the surrounding land and improvements thereto. e. Kiosk and Bike Advertising Allowance. Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee permission to advertise on the agreed upon advertising surfaces of both kiosks and bikes as described in Attachment B (to be determined in meeting). Grantee agrees to advertising standards regarding content and maintenance as described in Attachment B. f. Notices. Notices and other communications that may be given, or are required to be given hereunder, shall be in writing and shall be deemed given by the party when delivered personally or when deposited in the United States mail with sufficient postage affixed and addressed to such party at the respective address shown below: CITY OF ASPEN: City Manager City of Aspen 130 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611 GRANTOR: I. City hereby grants Vendor permission to operate a community bike sharing program, under the provisions of Section 15.04.350 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, and for that purpose only, to occupy an area know as the WE -cycle kiosks, between the hours of 12:00 am and 12:00 a.m., May 15 — October 15, 2011. II. Vendor agrees to operate only and to maintain its vending location in a safe and sanitary condition, with proper concern for the public health and welfare during the term hereof. III. Vendor agrees to maintain all current licenses as required by State and local law to operate its aforesaid vending business. IV. Vendor agrees not to operate any vehicles, other than to transport sale items to and from the vending site, in the operation of the vending business, or to operate or locate outside the area indicated on attached site plan. V. The privilege granted by this License Agreement is without any consideration and is merely an accommodation to Vendor and is revocable at any time by the City as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. VI. In consideration of the privilege granted by this License Agreement, Vendor shall neither hold nor attempt to hold the City liable for any injury or damage either proximate or remote, occurring through or caused by any use of the aforesaid locations, or for any injury or accident occurring thereon. Further, Vendor does by execution of this agreement agree to indemnify and save 2 harmless the City against any and all claims for damages or personal injuries arising from the operations of the Vendor hereinabove described whether asserted by Vendor, its agents or employees, its guests or invitees. VII. Vendor agrees to police the licensed premises as provided under this agreement and to keep it free of all litter and debris and neither to permit or suffer any disorderly conduct or nuisance whatsoever. Vendor shall remove any and all equipment displays and property of any kind immediately upon the termination of this license and shall return the premises to a clean and orderly condition. A failure to remove all displays, equipment or property in a timely fashion shall result in the disposal of the same by the City at the Vendor's expense and without recourse by Vendor against City. VIII. If legal action is taken by the City to enforce the provisions of this agreement, it shall be entitled to recover from Vendor its costs, including reasonable attorney's fees. IX. The parties agree that no assent, expressed or implied, to any breach of any one or more of the covenants or agreements contained herein shall be deemed or taken to be a waiver or any succeeding or other breach. X. Vendor represents, warrants and agrees that its operations herein shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, pertaining to the activities of Vendor. XI. The privileges granted and conferred by this agreement shall not be transferred or assigned in while or in part by Vendor. XII. It is expressly agreed that this License Agreement shall not operate or be construed to create a landlord- tenant relationship between the City and Vendor under any circumstances whatsoever. CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO A Municipal Corporation Kathryn S. Koch Vendor: WE -cycle Aspen 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Krueger, Lynn Rumbaugh — Transportation RE: West End Traffic Recap DATE: September 24, 2010 MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 SUMMARY AND REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL This memo recaps the West End traffic reduction efforts undertaken in summer 2010 and outlines additional measures that could be undertaken in 2011. Staff is seeking Council input as to which, if any, measures should be implemented or continued. Attachment A outlines efforts made to date as well as additional measures that could be undertaken. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION • In 2005 and 2006, a variety of measures were put in place to improve traffic flow and transit competitiveness as part of the S- Curves Task Force project. These include the construction of the Main Street bus lane, the installation of closures at Bleeker, Hallam and the alley in between, and the seasonal closure of North 7 Street from 3 -6pm. This process included a No Left Turn restriction from Cemetery Lane onto Hwy 82 during peak morning and afternoon traffic periods (7 -10am and 3 -6pm). • In April 2010, Council directed staff to implement a variety of measures to reduce summer traffic through the West End including a No Left Turn from Power Plant Road experiment. 1 1 BACKGROUND High traffic volumes combined with a lack of capacity through the S- Curves often result in congestion and slow moving traffic on Main Street during afternoon peak periods. Some drivers respond to this congestion by diverting through the West End, via Smuggler Street, to Power Plant Road, with the following results: • An average of 242 vehicles per hour traveled on Power Plant Road westbound during the 5pm hour peak hour Monday- Friday for the first twelve days of July of 2009. In 2010, for the same period, 313 vehicles per hour during the 5pm hour traveled on Power Plant Road. • Afternoon traffic patterns in the West End mirror those of Main Street, with traffic peaking around 5pm and dropping quickly after 6pm. • Data indicates that 52% of those on Power Plant Road turn left, while 48% turn right, many likely continuing out of town via McClain Flats. • Three accidents have been reported on Smuggler Street since 1996. • Excessive speed on Smuggler Street has not been identified as an issue by the Police Department. DISCUSSION Summer 2010 The most visible measure that was undertaken to reduce traffic in the West End this summer was the Power Plant Road turning restriction that was put in place from June 28 to July 14 (see Attachment B). Initially scheduled to last through August 27, this restriction was ceased on July 14 due to its minimal impact on through traffic as well as the dangerous maneuvers (u -turns, reverse movements, pulling into driveways, conflicts with pedestrians and cyclists, etc) that drivers were taking to circumvent the restriction. Public comments taken via phone and email were generally negative, although some comments were received in support of the restriction from West End residents. 2 2 Even with several police officers and vehicles on site, cones in place, and signs posted for the turn restriction, some drivers turned left anyway and were contacted by an officer. Other frustrated drivers proceeded down Cemetery Lane, pulled into various driveways, backed out across the trail and into traffic heading south on Cemetery Lane. This maneuver caused several close calls with neighbors, pedestrians using the trail, and bicyclists using the trail. Other drivers simply turned around on Cemetery Lane while in traffic or used or used Castle Creek Drive to turn around. Traffic counts were taken during the baseline period of June 21 to June 27 and again during the experimental project period of June 28 to July 14. Traffic counts from eight locations were compared. Temporary counters were used on 7 Street, 8 Street, Smuggler, Power Plant Road, and Cemetery lane. The permanent counters located on SH 82 and Cemetery lane also supplied counts (see diagram). The peak days of June 23 and July7 and the 5pm peak hour were used for comparison of the baseline period and the experimental project period. The traffic counts on SH 82 showed that the traffic volume stayed relatively the same but, the traffic counts at most locations in the West End increased during the experiment. This increase in traffic in the West End could be related to the overall increase in traffic during the holiday period. Once the s- curves reach capacity, more vehicles tend to divert through the West End. Vehicles that wanted to turn left from Power Plant Road onto Cemetery Lane often used 8 Street to accomplish the same movement. The increases in traffic on Smuggler, Power Plant Road and Cemetery Lane (north) during the experiment tends to show that the experiment did not accomplish one of its goals which was to reduce the amount of traffic in the West End during the afternoon peak period and focused more traffic through the Cemetery Lane area. 3 3 POWER PLANT ROAD & CEMETERY LANE PM PEAK TURN RESTRICTION HOURLY VOLUME ;77,-17 fir, ,® JEr 7th STREET- NORTH 9A 56 7th STREET —SOUTH 39 20 J r. 8th STREET —NORTH 114 122 8t11 STREET^ ?T : 1 .... 2$2 UGE SMUGGLER —WEST 276 476 POWER PLANT ROAD -EAST 15 53 OttiWE't PtANT- AP -WEST Or OMEIEF(Y4e,Sitrii . 1 371 y CEMETERY LANE -SOUTH 135 210 CEMETERY LANE —NORTH 119 105 CEMETERY TH " s . 247 SH 82 - EAST 892 928 SH 82 —WEST 1083 1029 SH 82 —EAST 803 905 SH 82 — WEST 1217 1168 4 4 Travel times from the Hotel Jerome through the West End, Cemetery Lane, McClain Flats, and Woody Creek at SH 82 ranged from 18 to 23 minutes depending on traffic and weather. Travel Times on Main Street/SH 82 from the Hotel Jerome to the Woody Creek Turn off on SH 82 ranged from 15 to 21 minutes. RFTA schedules 15 minutes from Ruby Park to the Brush Creek Park n Ride. Other consequences from the Power Plant Road turn restriction included: • Greatly increased traffic on Cemetery Lane causing serious safety concerns and conflicts between frustrated drivers, vehicles, neighbors, cyclists, and pedestrians. • Labor intensive enforcement from the Police Department to implement the turn restriction (57 hours of overtime & 33 hours of regular time) • Increased traffic turning right from 8 Street onto Main Street which slowed traffic on Main Street and caused problems and delays for the employees of the Aspen Meadows and Aspen Institute. • Increased traffic turning right at 6 Street onto Main Street at the merge point for the Main Street Bus Lane causing some additional confusion, congestion, and delays for RFTA buses and vehicles. In addition to the Power Plant Road restriction, a Stay on Main public information campaign was undertaken via newspaper, a variable message sign and contractor mailings and stop signs were added on Smuggler Street. A speed study was also completed to determine whether the speed limit should be lowered to 20mph City -wise. The results of this study will be presented by the City Engineer as a separate agenda item at the September 28 work session. As per usual, the Parking and Police Departments monitored the West End for parking and speed/regulatory compliance respectively, with an increased presence during large special events. The Parking Department also provided Driveway Protection kits to West End residents upon request. Finally, the Parks Department began the process of replacing the temporary bollards at Bleeker and Hallam with aesthetically pleasing sidewalk treatments. 5 5 • Additional Options The following options have been discussed and rejected by staff and Council at previous work sessions. • Barriers to through traffic • Diagonal diverter at 5 and Smuggler • Removable bollards • Permanent Main Street signage • Speed bumps on Smuggler Measures that could be undertaken in summer 2011 include: Seasonal removable speed bumps: West End residents have requested the installation of speed bumps on Smuggler Street. Staff has not recommended speed bump installation at this location for a number of reasons including cost, lack of speeding as an identified problem, and lack of evidence that speed bumps reduce traffic levels. However, at Council's request, staff could install seasonal removable speed bumps on Smuggler Street and test their impact on speed and traffic counts next summer at a cost of approximately $13,500 (for one speed bump on each block for five blocks, 3rd Street -8` Street). Cemetery Lane turning restriction (ramp metering or no right turn on red): Staff has restricted left turns from Power Plant Road and left turns from Cemetery Lane in previous attempts to reduce cut through traffic. However, staff has not attempted to restrict right hand turns out of Cemetery Lane at any point. Right turns could, with CDOT's permission, be allowed only on a green light, in effect metering the acceleration lane at Cemetery Lane and Hwy 82. This concept is further explored in Attachment C. In order to further flesh out this concept, staff would need to work with an Engineering consultant to prepare the materials necessary for the CDOT permitting process. The estimated cost of this work is $8000. Additional TDM Measures: Heavy traffic in the West End is typically a function of heavy traffic on Main Street. Therefore, reducing overall traffic levels is likely to reduce the number of drivers who are compelled to divert through the West End neighborhoods. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures have historically been successful in Aspen, especially the combination of increased transit service with increased parking rates. 6 6 Internally, staff has been focused better utilizing the Brush Creek Park & Ride as a multi -modal station through increased free transit service, relocation of the Airport Parking Kiosk and the implementation of a dynamic carpool program. Of any of the measures discussed in this memo, staff believes that increased traffic reduction efforts have the best potential for reducing West End traffic. Marketing of free Brush Creek service: Additional marketing of the free and frequent Brush Creek service could be undertaken in conjunction with a Stay on Main advertising campaign. To allow for frequent newspaper advertising, radio presence and other marketing opportunities, staff would suggest a budget of $6,500. Additional buses on free Brush Creek service: An additional bus could be added to the Rubey Park/Brush Creek service during peak summer months at peak traffic times. However, with service currently free and frequent, staff does not think this is necessary at the outset. Should increased marketing or other factors, cause the Brush Creek service to become inefficient or inconvenient for users, this option could be considered. The estimated cost of operating extra service to /from Brush Creek for a peak summer timeframe during peak commute hours is approximately $38,000. Relocation of Parking Kiosk: Relocating the Parking Kiosk to Brush Creek would create a convenient place for commuters to park and meet carpool groups, receive information about bus services and potentially form dynamic carpools (see below). The estimated cost of moving the kiosk including permit fees, purchase of bathroom facilities, landscaping, etc. is $10,000. Implementation of Dynamic carpooling program: Dynamic carpooling (sometimes known as casual carpooling) is a relatively new TDM measure that is taking off in several parts of the country. Dynamic carpooling can be defined as the formation of non - prearranged carpools for the purpose of using HOV lanes or receiving free parking. These types of programs are typically operated out of a Park & Ride facility, sometimes facilitated by a government entity and sometimes handled spontaneously by commuters. Many programs are taking advantage of emerging technologies such as I -Phone apps to arrange last minute carpools and event to 7 7 exchange credits or funds. Staff believes these types of programs have potential in the Aspen area due to the availability of the Brush Creek lot, the short trip between Brush Creek and Aspen and the provision of free parking to carpoolers. A low -tech summer demonstration could take place in 2011. Staff would hope to budget $10,000 for aggressive marketing and incentivizing. FINANCIAL IMPACT Estimated costs for measures that staff recommends considering for summer 2011 are as follows. None of these items are budgeted for in 2011 departmental budgets. Seasonal removable speed bumps: $13,500.00 Continued Stay on Main Campaign (portable VMS sign) $12,000.00 Movement of parking kiosk to Brush Creek: $10,000.00 Implementation of dynamic carpooling program at Brush Creek: $10,000.00 Feasibility of Cemetery Lane turning restrictions /metering (engineering work): $8000.00 Increased marketing (Brush Creek and Stay on Main): $6500.00 Total $60,000.00 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The measures implemented this summer were not aimed at reducing overall traffic, but likely changed travel patterns for a period of time. The TDM measures discussed in this memo do have the ability to reduce single- occupant vehicle trips thus reducing air pollution and traffic congestion. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that the following measures be continued in the West End: • Seasonal 7 Street barrier • Bleeker /Hallam closures • Parking enforcement and driveway kits • Speed enforcement • Summer Stay on Main campaign (including VMS sign) 8 8 Staff recommends that the following measures be discussed further for potential 2011 implementation: • Implement TDM measures aimed at reducing overall traffic volume including the relocation of the parking kiosk, the implementation of dynamic carpool program and increased marketing of free bus service as part of a Stay on Main campaign. • Install seasonal removable speed bumps for five blocks along Smuggler Street. • Investigate the feasibility of a Cemetery Lane turn restriction (no right turn on red). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Matrix of West End Efforts Attachment B: Power Plant Road Turn Restriction Evaluation Attachment C: Cemetery Lane No Right Turn on Red Evaluation 9 9 di) .� vi o U N C 0 o co cin bq ' o o O • - U a c c d 0 0 0 8 8 t 8 O c� O b.0 4 . r ^p ;•••I s U , ti s U . 'p U y 'p b b b U E 6 g g g g U b ,� 'Lf b 'C b «S U U 0 O b ., C4 ti 0 Q, 'd > y ¢ U U U U 2 '0 U N o • . ` n . ` n , � . • CA M¢ a v� E A A A A CO • < 0 F- - N Z 13 = 3 c b.° ti) bA 2 b.0 . + .U+ 0 b b 'O b b b "Cl W C r N C , , F •, a) • b a? U N U U U 4 U ± U U G) o 71, 0 d 8 O L", = G 0 0 O O O O O O N O O O O . .... U O O O O U O D U U U Z Z Z w Z Z Z Z H ..- w < 0 X V) • . N CO 0 A I. x O 1 L ct C N o p4 .. crs 3 ,_ .o ' 7 (1.) 2 �' . 70 U 0 b �G _ 3 U c, o to 0 E U U p .0 'al' O O O b 0 U bn • x o s., O O O t r S" , �], U p Z, U 4 • n, . ' w0 �O C O . Q 0 y � • p . > Z. •9. GG •- b 0 U o p u. N %.° • • • • • • • I:4 41 - Z E -i Q A C4 a, GQ 10 A++gchrn J 6 SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER MEMORANDUM TO: John Krueger, City of Aspen Transportation Lynn Rumbaugh, City of Aspen FROM: Lee Barger, SGM CC: Nick Senn, SGM DATE: September 20, 2010 SUBJ: Project # 2007 - 480.004 Power Plant Road/Cemetery Lane Left Turn Restriction Traffic Count Summary Traffic counts were collected the week before the left turn restriction was enacted from Power Plant Road to Cemetery Lane and during the weeks that followed until the project was stopped on July 14 The primary goal of the PM peak turn restriction was to discourage outbound traffic from traveling through the west end of town and accessing SH 82 at Cemetery Lane. These counts show subtle variations between the "before" and "after" conditions, but in general, the variations in volumes are more a function of the overall traffic volumes increasing over this same time period ratffzr than a result of the turn restriction. Furthermore, the experiment created negative impacts to pedestrians, trail users, and neighboring driveways along Cemetery Lane. Counts were collected before and during the left turn restriction' to gauge variations in traffic volumes and to understand if the restriction would create a decrease in traffic cutting through the west end of Aspen. The attached figures sho *s the 5 PM mid -week hourly volumes collected in the west end before and during this recent experiment. Figure 1 highlights the baseline or "before project" traffic volumes and Figure 2 highlights the project traffic volumes, depicting counts collected two weeks after the left turn restriction began at Cemetery and Power Plant. The Baseline counts were collected Wednesday June 23 the :week before the turn restriction was enacted. The Project counts were collected Wednesday July 7, two weeks after the turn restriction was enacted and during one of the heaviest historical traffic weeks of the year. During experiments where typical traffic patterns are altered such as this, commuters often use the first week (or first few days of the week) to modify their commuter patterns. Typically by the second week of the new condition, behaviors have adjusted to the new pattern which provides better data for this analysis. 118 W. 6 Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (970)945 -1004 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)945 -5948 FAX 1 11 The data shows that peak hour traffic on most roads in the west end increased over this three week period, while mainline SH 82 volumes remained fairly consistent. Although peak hour traffic volumes on the mainline remained fairly consistent for the 5 PM peak hour, daily traffic increased on the mainline by about 1,000 — 1,200 vehicles in each direction over this three -week period. The increase in overall traffic in the project area is more likely the reason for the variations shown in the west end. The project was suspended before the all of the "during" peak hour counts were collected at the intersections of Cemetery Lane /SH 82 and Cemetery Lane/Power Plant which could have shown variations in volumes four weeks into the experiment that would have mirrored the historic rise in SH 82 traffic. One notable increase in traffic that could be a direct result of the turn restriction is the southbound volume increase shown on Eighth Street. Signs indicating the turn restriction were posted on Smuggler allowing motorists to use Eighth Street to access SH 82, which could account for a large portion of this increase. Instead of accessing SH 82 at Cemetery Lane, these motorists accessed 51-1 82 about two blocks cast at Eighth Street; however these motorists continued to use the west end when the outbound volume on Main Street approaches capacity in the afternoon. Other impacts that could be directly attributed to this turn restriction include the increase in U -turn movements made by motorists who would turn north on Cemetery and then U- turn to get back to SH 82. This created many illegal and unsafe maneuvers that impacted the trail users along the west side of Cemetery Lane. The residents with driveways closest to Power Plant Road also experienced the impact of U- turning vehicles on their properties (in some cases). Aspen Police Department patrolled this intersection during the experiment and only issued warnings to motorists. On the two days where observations were logged, the APD recorded 12 — 16 stops over a three hour period; equating to approximately 4 — 5 violations observed per hour. SUMMARY: In summary, this experiment reinforced the concept that Power Plant Road serves as the only public reliever to SH 82 for commuters particularly during the afternoon peak period. When conditions on Main Street indicate that traffic leaving Aspen is congested and "crawling ", i.e. traffic backed up to First Street and eastward, locals and commuters seek a "faster way" through the bottleneck. "Faster" may be defined by some motorists as simply moving, although the distance /time traveled may be longer. Since this is the only additional parallel route out of town, volumes on Power Plant are controlled by the mainline volumes on SH 82. The turn restriction at Cemetery Lane did little to contain or eliminate the impact of the traffic using Smuggler and Power Plant. The experiment simply moved the impact of this traffic to another location in the system; affecting the west end and residents and trail users along Cemetery Lane. 118 W. 6 Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (970)945 -1004 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)945 -5948 FAX 2 12 Z imic o co o z 1 M I lt7 3 ats y1N3n3S c-` w z Z0 Q i= J 0 N MIN W fY CO i 10 G I— w W (n ill Z et N C.) 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Delays, one-way traffic, and closures may also Es posible que hayan atrasos, trafico en una sofa via occur on Power Plant Road this summer due to o cierres en Power Plant Road debido a trabajos de construction, construccion este verano. north ith Street Dorth ith Street (Comenzando el 28 de junio) Lunes a viernes, de 3:00pm a 6:OOpm Monday - Friday, 3:OOpm - 6:OOpm Los giros a la derecha desde North 7th Street hacia Right turns from North 7th Street onto Main Street/ Main Street /Hwy 82 estaran prohibidos. Hwy 82 will be prohibited. iQuedese en Main Street, es la manera Stay on Main for your easiest way out of Aspen! mas facil para salir de Aspen! Ride RFTA and zip by traffic in Aspen's bus lanes! iViaje con RFTA y evite el trafico en Aspen Failure to obey these restrictions may result in a utilizando las lineas del autobus! four -point ticket and a $100 fine. El desacato de estas restricciones puede traerle un tiquete de 4 puntos y una multa de $100. Comments or Questions? 410 'Comentarios o re untas? ® Printed on recycled paper. Email: stayonmain @ci.aspen.co.us THE CnYOE ASPEN Al �' Email: stayonmain @ci.aspen.co.us 2E ( cchrn -nk C 6 SCHMUESER ! GORDON MEYER MEMORANDUM TO: John Krueger and Lynn Rumbaugh, City of Aspen Transportation FROM: Lee Barger, SGM CC: Nick Senn, SGM DATE: September 22, 2010 SUBJ: Project # 2007 - 480.004 Cemetery Lane Westbound Ramp Metering Concept The City of Aspen has proposed considering installation of a ramp metering signal for right turning vehicles from Cemetery Lane to westbound SH 82. The intent of this measure would be to 1) deter traffic from cutting through the West End on Power Plant and 2) provide for one fewer merge point to flow of the down valley queue, particularly in the afternoon peak hours. History In the efforts of the S- Curves Task Force in 2004, technical analysis was conducted on numerous interim options for the Cemetery Lane /SH 82 intersection including a modified signal, texas -tee intersection, and a roundabout. In 2005, the intersection was a component of the "S -Curve Improvements" experiment, where several access points to SH 82 in the west end were closed and left turns were restricted from Cemetery to eastbound SH 82 during the peak hour. The turn restriction at Cemetery created additional traffic and longer queues at the Maroon Creek Roundabout, since Left turns were re- routed to the west. The closures to access points in the S- Curves effectively removed the interference of several access points pushing traffic onto SH 82 (positive result for traffic flow), while reinforcing the only parallel route across Castle Creek through the west end via Smuggler and Power Plant (negative result for those residents). The closures have been mostly adopted and are in the process of being made permanent, while the turn restriction at Cemetery failed to gain support due to the impact to Cemetery Lane residents and longer queues at the Maroon Creek Roundabout resulting from the restriction. As a part of this experiment, CDOT required a right turn arrow signal for southbound right turns. Although the intent of the signal was to provide a signalized protected phase 118 W. 6 Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (970)945 -1004 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)945 -5948 FAX 1 27 for Cemetery right turns to coincide with the eastbound Left and southbound green phases, the placement of the signal on the existing signal pole created confusion for drivers approaching the signal because it was not set at the appropriate distance from the stop bar for right turns. The sub - standard existing signal layout and the short acceleration and deceleration lanes were also cited by CDOT as deficiencies that should be improved with any permanent improvement to the intersection. Function and Use of Ramp Meters Ramp meters are widely used throughout metropolitan freeway systems including on the Front Range in Denver. In general, these systems include a one -or two -lane on -ramp to a multi -lane freeway (3 or more lanes), with flow monitors gauging freeway flow /density and signal systems allowing on -ramp vehicles access as freeway capacity allows. The purpose of ramp metering is to regulate the entering flow of a ramp so that it does not negatively affect freeway capacity. This concept breaks up "platoons" of vehicles that can have a detrimental impact on freeway operations if they are allowed to enter the mainline flow as they arrive. Since a conventional ramp metering system typically requires an on -ramp to a multi -lane highway, the concept for Aspen would be the first of its kind in a two -lane arterial environment. The concept could be configured in one of two ways: (1) standardize the on -ramp length and merge area and provide a separate signal for westbound access or (2) optimize the existing signal system at Cemetery Lane to allow for an overlapping right turn phase during the eastbound left turn phase from SH82 on to Cemetery Lane. Both options would require a degree of signal and laneage upgrades at the Cemetery signal to operate correctly. Potential Applications on Cemetery Lane Current deficiencies of the existing Cemetery /SH 82 intersection include signal heads that do not line up with lanes of traffic and sub - standard acceleration and deceleration lane (toward the roundabout). The deceleration lane should be approximately 270' long, the acceleration lane should be approximately 290' long, and the signal heads should be centered on the lanes of traffic, requiring new mast arms and pole locations. It is likely that CDOT would require a complete signal rebuild here if any improvements are constructed at the intersection. Furthermore, if a true ramp metering configuration were constructed, room for traffic queuing from Cemetery Lane, demand detectors, and passage detectors will be required as will space for enforcement along the shoulder of the ramp. Notably, a modest opportunity presented by this concept includes the potential for smoother flows on SH 82 in the vicinity of Cemetery Lane, since traffic entering from Cemetery Lane will be prompted by gaps in SH 82 flow and will have more room to merge. While on one hand this is a positive, the improvement to access for right turns may also create more demand for the Power Plant/Cemetery route out of town. This 118 W. 6'" Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (970)945 -1004 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)945 -5948 FAX 2 28 could contribute to more traffic using the west end when traffic on Main Street is slowed to a crawl. So similar to the summer of 2010 Power Plant turn restriction experiment, this concept moves the congestion to another part of town rather than mitigating or decreasing the overall impact of idling vehicles. Other more modest approaches to this concept would be to restrict right turning movements from Cemetery Lane onto SH 82 with the use of signs or the addition of red "No Turn" arrows to the signal heads. The likelihood of modifying driver behaviors would raise with the level of sophistication in the modification, i.e. signal/laneage reconfiguration would control the movements better than placing a "No Right Turns on Red" sign on the mast arm. These could be weighed more heavily if costs are a determining factor for the City. Potential Next Steps In similar fashion to other traffic pattern "experiments" conducted in the vicinity of the SH 82 S- Curves, some or all of the following approaches to this concept could be pursued to measure the potential of improvements: 1. Provide a trial run period utilizing traffic control or police officers to only allow right turning movements during Cemetery Lane green time or SH 82 westbound movements (left turns.) Count and analyze the traffic patterns and behavior. 2. Conduct a driver survey of vehicles approaching the Cemetery Lane traffic signal during afternoon peaks to determine the make up of users (i.e. quantify the number of commuters opposed to residents in the system at the peak times.) 3. Explore with CDOT Region 3 Traffic the retiming or temporary functioning of the signal to mimic a right turning restriction on Cemetery Lane. Below is a briefly compiled list of potential consequences stemming from modifications to the right turning movements onto SH 82 from Cemetery Lane. These outcomes could be much like previous experimental efforts, modest in nature both in the positive and negative directions. POSSIBLE POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES: • May help lessen the amount of traffic in West End leaving town in the afternoon (if right turns are more prohibitive.) • May help traffic flow on Main Street / SH 82 by eliminating some of the traffic conflicts in accessing SH 82 at the Cemetery Lane intersection. • May help RFTA buses on Main Street /SH 82 by reducing merging traffic at the Cemetery Lane Intersection 118 W. 6'h Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. (970)945 -1004 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)945 -5948 FAX 3 29 POSSIBLE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES: • May increase the amount of traffic on West End / Cemetery Lane in the afternoon if intersection is brought to compliance and right turns metered • May increase the amount of traffic turning right from 8 Street on to Main Street • May increase the amount of traffic turning right at 6 Street onto Main Street at the merge point for cars and buses on Main Street • Residents living in the West End neighborhoods will have to go back to Main Street or use 8 Street to get on SH 82 to go west to get to the school, hospital, ARC, airport, golf course etc. during the restriction. • Cemetery Lane neighborhood would have their access to SH 82 further impeded • May hinder RFTA buses on Main Street with more vehicles trying to merge from side streets into traffic on Main Street through the bus lane. 118 W. 6 Street, Suite 200 Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. 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Krueger, Lynn Rumbaugh — Transportation Dept Richard Pryor and Bill Linn — Police Department Jerry Nye — Streets Department Jim True — City Attorney's Office RE: City Wide Speed Study DATE: June 13, 2010 MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 SUMMARY AND REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL After an analysis of City wide speeds, Staff is recommending that the City wide speed limit remain at 25 mph. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION During the April 5th work session, Council directed staff to perform a speed study to investigate the impacts of reducing the city wide speed limit to 20 mph. BACKGROUND During the April 5 work session, residents of the West End were concerned about the amount of traffic diverting through the neighborhood and requested that a number of measures be put in place to discourage this traffic as well decrease vehicle speed. At the time Staff recommended to lower the speed limit for the entire City instead of lowering the speed limit just in the west end. Council directed staff to study the impacts of implementing a City wide speed limit reduction to 20 mph. DISCUSSION A speed warrant study with a focus on known speeding areas, was performed by the Engineering Department along with the Aspen Police Department. The purpose of a speed warrant study is to gather actual speed data throughout the City. A speed monitoring device was placed in several locations throughout the City. The speed monitoring device used by the City is also known as a `Speed Spy'. The Speed Spy was 1 camouflaged as to not warrant detection by passing motorists. This data was then analyzed by the Police and Engineering Departments The results of the study are located in Appendix A. The study showed that on average the speeds throughout the City are below 20 mph. Additionally the study showed that the average speeds in the commercial core are below 20 mph, however the following locations show a 85 percentile above the 20 mph recommendation: • Gibson @ Park • Neale @ No Problem Joe Bridge • Park Circle @ Brown • Mill Street • Ute Ave The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officals (ASSHTO) along with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides much of the general guidance and policy used to design and maintain most roadways in the United States. AASHTO and MUTCD has developed policies in order to ensure safe and uniform roadway design and signing across the country. Staff used AASHTO's policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets 2004 ed and MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2009 ed) to evaluate a responsible speed limit. According to AASHTO: "Posted speed limits, as a matter of policy, are not the highest speeds that might be used by drivers. Instead, such limits are usually set to approximate the 85 percentile speed of traffic as determined by measuring the speeds of a sizable sample of vehicles....Speed zones cannot be made to operate properly if the posted speed limit is determined arbitrarily. In addition, speed zones should be determined from traffic engineering studies, should be consistent with prevailing conditions along the street and with the cross section of the street, and should be capable of reasonable enforcement." AASHTO — Geometric Design of Highways and Streets pg 72. According to MUTCD" "Guidance: 12 When a speed limit within a speed zone is posted, it should be within 5 mph of the 85 percentile speed of free flowing traffic." pg 58. As a result, a 20 mph speed limit posting is warranted for streets where the 85 percentile speed does not exceed 25mph. 2 Speed Limit Posting Warning: If the 85 percentile speed is in excess of 25 mph and the street is posted 20 mph the following issues should be considered: • Police enforcement is diminished, which can play a vital role in controlling the speed limit. Unrealistic speed limits create a difficult situation for the police and the community and citations may not be upheld in court. • studies have shown that establishing a speed limit at less than the 85th percentile generally results in an increase in accident rates. • Most motorists drive at a speed road and traffic permits regardless of posted speed Based on the speed study performed the following options are available for the posted speed limits within the City: Option 1 Because the City of Aspen is a home rule city, and Council can set a speed limit regardless if it is warranted. The City can lower the City wide speed limit to 20 mph with the following exceptions: • Main Street (25mph) • Castle Creek Road (30 mph) • Maroon Creek Road (30 mph) • Cemetery Lane (25 mph) The City's model traffic ordinance would need to be revised to implement this option. The revised ordinance is included in Appendix B. Note: Since some streets within the City have 85 percentile speeds greater than 20 mph, there will be enforcement along with safety concerns on those streets. Refer to speed limit posting warning above. Option 2 The City can lower the City wide speed limit to 20 mph however, the locations where the 85 percentile speed exceeds 25 mph the speed limit is posted appropriately. Below is a list of those locations: • Main Street • Castle Creek Road • Maroon Creek Road • Cemetery Lane • Gibson @ Park • Neale @ No Problem Joe Bridge • Park Circle @ Brown • Mill Street • Ute Ave 3 Note: Once the expectation of 20 mph is established, at those locations where the speed is kept at 25 mph those neighborhoods will most likely want the speed lowered to 20 mph. In order to reduce the speeds in these areas to 20 mph, Staff recommends traffic calming measures to achieve this. Because each location will present varying opportunities for traffic calming measures, a study will need to be performed in order to identify the appropriate measures for each location. Option 3 The City can maintain the City wide speed limit at 25 mph however locations where the 85 percentile is less than 25 mph (such as the west end) the speed is posted at 20 mph. Note: This option will be confusing to drivers because of the multiple speed limits. As a result the west end will need to be peppered with speed limit signs. Option 4 Because most motorists drive at the speed at which road and traffic conditions permit regardless of posted speed, the City should maintain the City wide speed limit at 25 mph and not sign those locations where the 85 percentile speed is less than 25 mph. RECOMMENDED ACTION According to the speed analysis that was performed, speeding in the west end is not prevalent. In reality, actual the speed of vehicles in the west end is below 20 mph. Posting a City wide speed limit of 20 mph can be done with a few exceptions as mentioned above, however, Staff is not supportive of this option because it could involve additional enforcement and additional costs associated with traffic calming measures. Changing the speed limit in the west end would not affect the speed of vehicles since they are already traveling well below the current speed limit. As a result, Staff recommends Option 4, this option would not require increase police presence it would also not require additional signage. FINANCIAL IMPACT If the speed limit stays at 25 mph there would not be a financial impact. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The above measures are not expected to reduce traffic. ALTERNATIVES Council could direct Staff to proceed with any of the four options outlined above. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Speed Study Summary Attachment B: Model Traffic Code 4 1 . a, v v E a C N U E D.1 O a N 7 L a E a, o b4 ` L ° t x Q C > L RI t . Q c o u E O • ' • co _ 0. ;1-z aJ il in L t I- 1 a. co o t 7 U ` o Y +' Y fQ U of O u C a ` �� _ LL Tr >4 Oa Oa L O E as - - . d E ill E Y x 73 a co Le, d ODN °' ` C. —w • vl vl Y a, 3 co u o e. L m a, • bD 73 "0 -- c L O (� • Q- O 4- O O in 0 Ln 0 If O V 0 N 0 in cr v m m N N ri .-I (ydw) paads ATTACHMENT B TITLE 24 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES1' 2 Chapter 24.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 24.04.020. Model Traffic Code. (a) Adoption. Pursuant to Parts 1 and 2 of Article 16 of Title 31 and Part 4 of Article 15 of Title 30, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference Articles I and II, inclusive, of the 2003 edition of the "Model Traffic Code" promulgated and published as such by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Safety and Traffic Engineering Branch, 4201 East Arkansas Avenue, EP 700, Denver, Colorado 80222. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations for the City. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Code adopted herein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the State and nation. Three (3) copies of the Model Traffic Code adopted herein are now filed in the office of the City Clerk, and may be inspected during regular business hours. (b) Deletions. The 2003 edition of the Model Traffic Code is adopted as if set out at length save and except the following articles and/or sections which are declared to be inapplicable to this municipality and are therefore expressly deleted: Please see the Section on additions and modifications immediately following. (c) Additions or modifications. The said adopted Code is subject to the following additions or modifications: (1) Article I. (D) Model Traffic Code Section 1101(2)(c) is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 42 1 102(80), C.R.S." 1.) Twenty (20) miles per hour in any business district unless otherwise posted 2.) Twenty (20) miles per hour in any residential district unless otherwise posted. 3.) Any speed not in excess of a speed limit designated by an official traffic control device. 6 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John Krueger and Lynn Rumbaugh - Transportation RE: Entrance to Aspen Draft Survey Questions DATE: September 24, 2010 MEETING DATE: September 28, 2010 SUMMARY AND REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL At Council's request, this memo includes draft questions for an Entrance to Aspen survey that could be randomly distributed amongst Aspen voters. Staff is seeking input on the attached survey questions as well as direction as to whether to move forward with hiring a consultant to undertake the survey at an estimated cost of $12,000. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION • In 2005 and 2006, a variety of measures were put in place to improve traffic flow and transit competitiveness as part of the S- Curves Task Force project. These include the construction of the Main Street bus lane, the installation of closures at Bleeker, Hallam and the alley in between, and the seasonal closure of North 7 Street from 3 -6pm. This process included a No Left Turn restriction from Cemetery Lane onto Hwy 82 during peak morning and afternoon traffic periods (7 -l0am and 3 -6pm). • In 2007, Council directed staff to undertake a major public education and consensus building effort. The resulting Voices on the Entrance endeavor included neighborhood gatherings, a meeting in a box effort, instant voting meetings, and the creation of an Entrance to Aspen documentary. The split shot, and reversible lane concepts were a result of this public process. 1 • In 2007, Council and the EOTC backed a ballot measure asking voters to approve the use of open space for the purpose of creating new bus -only lanes between Buttermilk and the Roundabout. The lanes were opened in the fall of 2008. • In 2009, Council directed staff to stage a transportation open house to include information on the Preferred, Split Shot and Reversible Lane alternatives. These open houses were held on April 2, 2009. • At a meeting on July 6, Council expressed interest in undertaking a statistical survey to gauge Aspen voter opinions on Entrance to Aspen options. BACKGROUND One of Council's Top 10 2010 goals states: Implement and evaluate the transportation initiatives underway (Rubey Park, AABC /Buttermilk and in -town transit) and determine the next steps regarding he ETA, leading to a November 2010 election that will winnow the alternatives to those with majority support. Agreement on an Entrance solution is difficult to find. The most recent ballot measure that sought public input on an Entrance option (not including the 2007 bus lanes ballot measure) took place in 2002, when both Aspen and Pitkin County ballots posted the question: Which do you prefer? Aspen Pitkin County S- Curves: 56% 51% Modified Direct: 44% 49% In November of 2007, CDOT and the Federal Highway Administration upheld the Preferred Alternative from the 1998 Record of Decision in an Environmental Reevaluation, determining that the option (two lanes plus rail or two bus lanes on a modified direct alignment across the Marolt/Thomas property, connecting with 7` and Main) was still valid. DISCUSSION Rather than pose an Entrance to Aspen ballot question in November 2010, Council has indicated a preference for developing and administering a random survey of Aspen voters. 2 Attachment A consists of a possible 44- question survey based on questions from the 2007 Voices on the Entrance process. Please note that narrative and detailed information on each alternative (cost, open space /travel time impacts, etc) would be included in a final survey. FINANCIAUBUDGET IMPACTS The cost of undertaking this type of survey is estimated at $12,000. Funding for this effort does not currently exist in the Transportation budget. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS There will be no immediate environmental impacts unless an alternative is selected and action is taken to implement it. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that an Entrance to Aspen survey be undertaken in early 2011. This allows voters to focus on the survey rather than the November 2010 election and the following holidays. Assuming Council approval and funding, staff would return at a later date with a final survey for Council's input. ALTERNATIVES Council could choose to delay or eliminate the survey as a 2011 goal. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Draft survey questions 3 ATTACHMENT A Draft Survey Questions DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 1. I am: Under 21 22 -30 In addition to these uest ns, the survey „would 31 -40 tnclude an tntroducLo n, renderings of each 41-50 R4 Ntive and I. Ab5 , � ;r.. ° l f I �4��. 51 -60 Over 61 lI °1$117 space impacts, trave zrt # 3 aet , M . ” 2. I am: Male Female 3. I have lived in the Roaring Aspen: 0 -5 years 6 -10 years 11 -20 yearS 21 -30 years 31 -40 years Over 41 years 4. I live in the following neighborhood/area'(select the nearest): Burlingame Ranch Truscott Cemetery Lane Castle Creek Road Maroon Creek Road West End Downtown Hunter Creek/CentenniallSmuggler Mountain Valley East End Other 4 ALTERNATIVES INPUT PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE WITH BUS LANES Regarding the Preferred Alternative (2 lanes for cars /2 for buses using the modified direct alignment across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space) 5. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 6. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 —alot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 7. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 8. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 5 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE — WITH LIGHT RAIL Regarding the Light Rail Preferred Alternative (2 lanes for cars/ and a light rail line in the modified direct alignment across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space) .. . 9. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 10. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 11. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 12. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 6 UNRESTRICTED 4 -LANE Regarding the Unrestricted 4 Lane (use the alignment of the Preferred Alternative, but without bus lanes — unrestricted 4 lanes) .. . 13. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 14. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 15. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 16. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 7 4 -LANE WITH BUS/HOV Regarding the 4 Lane — Bus /HOV alternative (use of the alignment of the Preferred Alternative, but with 2 lanes unrestricted and 2 lanes for Buses and HOV traffic) .. . 17. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 18. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral • 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 19. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 20. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 8 SPLIT SHOT Regarding the Split Shot (2 lanes for cars /2 for HOV/buses with a roundabout or underpass at Cemetery Lane in an alignment that goes across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space but at the "corner ") . 21. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 22. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 23. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 —a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 24. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 9 EXISTING ALIGNMENT with REVERSIBLE LANE Regarding the option to Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 3 lanes (a reversible lane for cars & buses). 25. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 26. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 27. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 28. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 10 EXISTING ALIGNMENT WITH 4 LANES Regarding the option to Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 4 lanes (2 for cars/2 for buses) ... 29. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 30. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 31. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 32. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 11 AERIAL CONNECTION Regarding the option to Construct an Aerial Connection (Gondola between Buttermilk and Rubey Park) ... 33. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 —a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 34. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 35. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 36. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 12 NO BUILD Regarding the option to Build Nothing but rather address traffic congestion with alternative measures such as increased bus service, etc... 37. How well does this solution limit vehicle trips into Aspen in order to create a less congested town? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 38. How well does this solution provide a way to get more people into Aspen without having more cars? 5 —alot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 39. How well does this solution preserve the small town scale and character of Aspen and is it aesthetically pleasing? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 40. How well does this solution minimize impacts on Open Space, recreation and historic resources? 5 — a lot 4 — Some 3 — Neutral 2 — Not Much 1 — Poorly 0 — I don't care 13 NEXT STEPS 41. Do you want to: Move forward with the "Preferred" Alternative Reopen the EIS and study other options Maintain the status quo in terms of alignment and lanes 42. Considering ALL of the choices which we've talked about, which of the alternatives do you like best? (choose only one) a. The Bus "Preferred" Alternative (2 lanes for cars /2 for buses in a modified direct alignment across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space, which could later become light rail if the community supports it) b. The Light Rail "Preferred" Alternative (2 lanes for cars and a light rail system in a modified direct alignment across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space) c. Unrestricted 4 Lane (use the alignment of the Preferred Alternative, but without bus lanes — unrestricted 4 lanes) d. 4 Lanes — BusIHOV (use the alignment of the Preferred Alternative, but with 2 lanes unrestricted and 2 lanes for Bus and HOV traffic) e. The Split Shot (2 lanes for cars /2 for HOV /buses with a roundabout or underpass at Cemetery Lane in an alignment that goes across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space but at the "corner") I. The Split Shot (2 lanes for cars /2 dedicated bus lanes with a roundabout or underpass at Cemetery Lane in an alignment that goes across a portion of the Marolt/Thomas Open Space but at the "comer ") g. Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 3 lanes (a reversible lane for cars & buses) h. Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 4 lanes (2 for cars /2 for buses) i. Construct an Aerial Connection (gondola between Buttermilk and Rubey Park) j. Build nothing — address traffic congestion via alternative measures. 43. In addition to your top choice (question #43), which if any alternatives would you also find acceptable (to be ranked as yes, no, not sure): a. The Bus "Preferred" Alternative b. The Light Rail "Preferred" Alternative c. 4 Lanes — Bus /HOV d. The Split Shot with 2 lanes for cars/ 2 for HOV /buses e. The Split Shot with 2 lanes for cars /2 dedicated bus lanes f. Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 3 lanes (a reversible lane for cars & buses) g. Stay in the Existing Alignment — widen to 4 lanes (2 for cars /2 for buses) h. Construct an Aerial Connection i. Build nothing — address traffic congestion via alternative measures. 14