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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.ag.071713 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SISTER CITIES MEETING ROOM July 17, 2013 8:30 A.M. 8:30 I. Roll call and approval of minutes — July 3, 2013 minutes. II. Public Comments not on the agenda (please limit your comments to 3 minutes) III. Bike Lanes — Tyler Christoff and Tricia Aragon IV. Pro-cycling bike race — Nancy Lesley V. Adjourn DICK � � ® � �., gyp: �I r ' •.� �' IN ��il �' `'+# � �* ��t . � ., .; ` .,. ',►. � chi � M - U �� ,�� Jar;, -_ ,� �J��, c. ,. , �.- ,►►�s4�'t,'f� �r•,�,,�� Pa,t�,,a « A � �• �.. ... �, /' ® �' 111 : * ' © �� � .1 +rte `"�r � . ;'� ® ♦ .+ �� �. MAMMO NVI OR R � '' f r1 ♦fit Y + �r a , �� `� 019. ► MEMORANDUM TO: Police, Community Safety, and Park Rangers Staff FROM : Tyler A. Christoff, P.E., Senior Project Manager DATE OF MEMO: May 201h 2013 RE: Bicycle Lane and Shared Lane Marking Implementation In response to requests from City Council, citizens,and members of the cycling public,Aspen staff have installed a series of bike lanes and shared lane markings throughout the City. Based on study of Aspen's current streets, nationally accepted engineering practices,and current bicycling corridors through the City, staff developed and implemented the striping configuration that exists today(Attachment B). BACKGROUND: City Council identified bicycle and pedestrian safety as one of 2012-2013's top ten goals. The language of the goal states: "develop and present a conceptual pedestrian and bicycle priority master plan including phased improvements that can be implemented over the next five years." In an effort to promote alternative forms of transportation, improve bicycle safety and encourage use of bicycles for commuting and recreation staff has developed a bicycle facility feasibility plan.This planning effort has built upon the routes identified in the updated 1991 Aspen Bicycle Master Plan. Using guidance from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), staff has identified the bicycle facilities that can be implemented on Aspen's streets. Currently the League of American Bicyclists has designated Aspen as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Silver level. GUIDANCE: While many in our community are familiar with motor vehicle and cycling's "Rules of the Road", a proactive education and enforcement effort will ensure a safe implementation of our City's newest infrastructure. In general, bicyclists have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle and can be penalized for violating traffic laws. Colorado statute 42-4-1412 outlines the operations of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles (Attachment A). Currently the City has installed two types of symbols for bicycles; bicycle lanes and shared lane markings. Each of these markings and guidance based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is outlined below: Attachment A - Colorado Statute 42-4-1412 (Operation of Bicycles and other human-powered vehicles) TITLE 42 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC : REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC :ARTICLE 4 REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC : PART 14 OTHER OFFENSES : 42-4-1412. Operation of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles. (1) Every person riding a bicycle shall have all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this article, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Said riders shall comply with the rules set forth in this section and section 42-4-221, and, when using streets and highways within incorporated cities and towns, shall be subject to local ordinances regulating the operation of bicycles as provided in section 42-4-111. (2) It is the intent of the general assembly that nothing contained in House Bill No. 1246, enacted at the second regular session of the fifty-sixth general assembly, shall in any way be construed to modify or increase the duty of the department of transportation or any political subdivision to sign or maintain highways or sidewalks or to affect or increase the liability of the state of Colorado or any political subdivision under the"Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article 10 of title 24, C.R.S. (3) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped. (4) No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any motor vehicle upon a roadway. (5) (a)ANY PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE UPON A ROADWAY AT LESS THAN THE NORMAL SPEED OF TRAFFIC SHALL RIDE IN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) IF THE RIGHT-HAND LANE THEN AVAILABLE FOR TRAFFIC IS WIDE ENOUGH TO BE SAFELY SHARED WITH OVERTAKING VEHICLES, A BICYCLIST SHALL RIDE FAR ENOUGH TO THE RIGHT AS JUDGED SAFE BY THE BICYCLIST TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF SUCH OVERTAKING VEHICLES UNLESS OTHER CONDITIONS MAKE IT UNSAFE TO DO SO. (11)A BICYCLIST MAY USE A LANE OTHER THAN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE WHEN: (A) PREPARING FOR A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR INTO A PRIVATE ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY; (B) OVERTAKING A SLOWER VEHICLE; OR (C)TAKING REASONABLY NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID HAZARDS OR ROAD CONDITIONS. (III) UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE RIGHT TURNS ARE PERMITTED AND THERE IS A DEDICATED RIGHT-TURN LANE, A BICYCLIST MAY RIDE ON THE LEFT-HAND PORTION OF THE DEDICATED RIGHT-TURN LANE EVEN IF THE BICYCLIST DOES NOT INTEND TO TURN RIGHT. (b)A BICYCLIST SHALL NOT BE EXPECTED OR REQUIRED TO: (1) RIDE OVER OR THROUGH HAZARDS AT THE EDGE OF A ROADWAY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FIXED OR MOVING OBJECTS, PARKED OR MOVING VEHICLES, BICYCLES, PEDESTRIANS, ANIMALS, SURFACE HAZARDS, OR NARROW LANES; OR (11) RIDE WITHOUT A REASONABLE SAFETY MARGIN ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. (c)A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE UPON A ONE-WAY ROADWAY WITH TWO OR MORE MARKED TRAFFIC LANES MAY RIDE AS NEAR TO THE LEFT-HAND CURB OR EDGE OF SUCH 802. (d) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2005, p. 1353, § 1, effective July 1, 2005.) (11) (a)A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device or local ordinance. (b)A bicycle parked on a sidewalk shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic. (c)A bicycle may be parked on the road at any angle to the curb or edge of the road at any location where parking is allowed. (d)A bicycle may be parked on the road abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the road or any location where parking is allowed in such a manner as does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. (e) In all other respects, bicycles parked anywhere on a highway shall conform to the provisions of part 12 of this article regulating the parking of vehicles. (12) (a)Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense; except that section 42-2-127 shall not apply. (b)Any person riding a bicycle who violates any provision of this article other than this section which is applicable to such a vehicle and for which a penalty is specified shall be subject to the same specified penalty as any other vehicle; except that section 42-2-127 shall not apply. (13) Upon request, the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction shall complete a report concerning an injury or death incident that involves a bicycle on the roadways of the state, even if such accident does not involve a motor vehicle. Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2395, § 1, effective January 1, 1995. L. 2005: (6)(a)(1), (9)(a), and (10) amended and (13) added, p. 1353, § 1, effective July 1. MEMORANDUM TO: Police, Community Safety, and Park Rangers Staff FROM : Tyler A. Christoff, P.E., Senior Project Manager DATE OF MEMO: May 201h 2013 RE: Bicycle Lane and Shared Lane Marking Implementation In response to requests from City Council, citizens, and members of the cycling public,Aspen staff have installed a series of bike lanes and shared lane markings throughout the City. Based on study of Aspen's current streets, nationally accepted engineering practices,and current bicycling corridors through the City, staff developed and implemented the striping configuration that exists today(Attachment B). BACKGROUND: City Council identified bicycle and pedestrian safety as one of 2012-2013's top ten goals. The language of the goal states: "develop and present a conceptual pedestrian and bicycle priority master plan including phased improvements that can be implemented over the next five years." In an effort to promote alternative forms of transportation, improve bicycle safety and encourage use of bicycles for commuting and recreation staff has developed a bicycle facility feasibility plan.This planning effort has built upon the routes identified in the updated 1991 Aspen Bicycle Master Plan. Using guidance from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), staff has identified the bicycle facilities that can be implemented on Aspen's streets. Currently the League of American Bicyclists has designated Aspen as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Silver level. GUIDANCE: While many in our community are familiar with motor vehicle and cycling's "Rules of the Road", a proactive education and enforcement effort will ensure a safe implementation of our City's newest infrastructure. In general, bicyclists have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle and can be penalized for violating traffic laws. Colorado statute 42-4-1412 outlines the operations of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles (Attachment A). Currently the City has installed two types of symbols for bicycles; bicycle lanes and shared lane markings. Each of these markings and guidance based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is outlined below: • ti 7 Bicycle Lanes(MUTCD section 9c.04) "Markings indicate the separation of the lanes for road users, assist the bicyclist by indicating assigned travel paths, indicate correct position for traffic control signal actuation, and provide advance information for turning and crossing maneuvers." Note:sections of dotted lane striping delineate areas where other roadway users may encroach into the bike lanes to comply with the "Rules of the Road". Shared Lane Markings(MUTCD section 9c.07) A. "Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist's impacting the open door of a parked vehicle, B. Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane, C. Alert road users of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way, D. Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists,and E. Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling." Any technical questions regarding bicycle infrastructure in Aspen can be directed to Tyler Christoff with the Engineering Department. (970-544-3143)tyler.christoff @cityofaspen Attachment A - Colorado Statute 42-4-1412 (Operation of Bicycles and other human-powered vehicles) TITLE 42 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC : REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC :ARTICLE 4 REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC : PART 14 OTHER OFFENSES : 42-4-1412. Operation of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles. (1) Every person riding a bicycle shall have all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this article, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Said riders shall comply with the rules set forth in this section and section 42-4-221, and, when using streets and highways within incorporated cities and towns, shall be subject to local ordinances regulating the operation of bicycles as provided in section 42-4-111. (2) It is the intent of the general assembly that nothing contained in House Bill No. 1246, enacted at the second regular session of the fifty-sixth general assembly, shall in any way be construed to modify or increase the duty of the department of transportation or any political subdivision to sign or maintain highways or sidewalks or to affect or increase the liability of the state of Colorado or any political subdivision under the"Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article 10 of title 24, C.R.S. (3) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped. (4) No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any motor vehicle upon a roadway. (5) (a)ANY PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE UPON A ROADWAY AT LESS THAN THE NORMAL SPEED OF TRAFFIC SHALL RIDE IN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) IF THE RIGHT-HAND LANE THEN AVAILABLE FOR TRAFFIC IS WIDE ENOUGH TO BE SAFELY SHARED WITH OVERTAKING VEHICLES, A BICYCLIST SHALL RIDE FAR ENOUGH TO THE RIGHT AS JUDGED SAFE BY THE BICYCLIST TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF SUCH OVERTAKING VEHICLES UNLESS OTHER CONDITIONS MAKE IT UNSAFE TO DO SO. (II)A BICYCLIST MAY USE A LANE OTHER THAN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE WHEN: (A) PREPARING FOR A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR INTO A PRIVATE ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY; (B) OVERTAKING A SLOWER VEHICLE; OR (C)TAKING REASONABLY NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID HAZARDS OR ROAD CONDITIONS. (III) UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE RIGHT TURNS ARE PERMITTED AND THERE IS A DEDICATED RIGHT-TURN LANE, A BICYCLIST MAY RIDE ON THE LEFT-HAND PORTION OF THE DEDICATED RIGHT-TURN LANE EVEN IF THE BICYCLIST DOES NOT INTEND TO TURN RIGHT. (b)A BICYCLIST SHALL NOT BE EXPECTED OR REQUIRED TO: (1) RIDE OVER OR THROUGH HAZARDS AT THE EDGE OF A ROADWAY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FIXED OR MOVING OBJECTS, PARKED OR MOVING VEHICLES, BICYCLES, PEDESTRIANS,ANIMALS, SURFACE HAZARDS, OR NARROW LANES; OR (II) RIDE WITHOUT A REASONABLE SAFETY MARGIN ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. (c)A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE UPON A ONE-WAY ROADWAY WITH TWO OR MORE MARKED TRAFFIC LANES MAY RIDE AS NEAR TO THE LEFT-HAND CURB OR EDGE OF SUCH - � r ROADWAY AS JUDGED SAFE BY THE BICYCLIST, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) IF THE LEFT-HAND LANE THEN AVAILABLE FOR TRAFFIC IS WIDE ENOUGH TO BE SAFELY SHARED WITH OVERTAKING VEHICLES, A BICYCLIST SHALL RIDE FAR ENOUGH TO THE LEFT AS JUDGED SAFE BY THE BICYCLIST TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF SUCH OVERTAKING VEHICLES UNLESS OTHER CONDITIONS MAKE IT UNSAFE TO DO SO. (II)A BICYCLIST SHALL NOT BE EXPECTED OR REQUIRED TO: (A) RIDE OVER OR THROUGH HAZARDS AT THE EDGE OF A ROADWAY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FIXED OR MOVING OBJECTS, PARKED OR MOVING VEHICLES, BICYCLES, PEDESTRIANS, ANIMALS, SURFACE HAZARDS, OR NARROW LANES; OR (B) RIDE WITHOUT A REASONABLE SAFETY MARGIN ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. (6) (a) PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES UPON A ROADWAY SHALL NOT RIDE MORE THAN TWO ABREAST EXCEPT ON PATHS OR PARTS OF ROADWAYS SET ASIDE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF BICYCLES. (b) PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES TWO ABREAST SHALL NOT IMPEDE THE NORMAL AND REASONABLE MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC AND, ON A LANED ROADWAY, SHALL RIDE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE. (7)A person operating a bicycle shall keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times. (8) (a)A person riding a bicycle intending to turn left shall follow a course described in sections 42-4-901 (1), 42-4-903, and 42-4-1007 or may make a left turn in the manner prescribed in paragraph (b) of this subsection (8). (b)A person riding a bicycle intending to turn left shall approach the turn as closely as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. After proceeding across the intersecting roadway to the far corner of the curb or intersection of the roadway edges, the bicyclist shall stop, as much as practicable, out of the way of traffic. After stopping, the bicyclist shall yield to any traffic proceeding in either direction along the roadway that the bicyclist had been using. After yielding and complying with any official traffic control device or police officer regulating traffic on the highway along which the bicyclist intends to proceed, the bicyclist may proceed in the new direction. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b)of this subsection (8), the transportation commission and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic control devices to be placed on roadways and thereby require and direct that a specific course be traveled. (9) (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (9), every person riding a bicycle shall signal the intention to turn or stop in accordance with the provisions of section 42-4-903; except that a person riding a bicycle may signal a right turn with the right arm extended horizontally. (b)A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the bicycle before turning and shall be given while the bicycle is stopped waiting to turn.A signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle. (10) (a)A person riding a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or pathway or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. A person riding a bicycle in a crosswalk shall do so in a manner that is safe for pedestrians. (b)A person shall not ride a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or pathway or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk where such use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. A person riding a bicycle shall dismount before entering any crosswalk where required by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. (c)A person riding or walking a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or pathway or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, including, but not limited to, the rights and duties granted and required by section 42-4- 802. (d) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2005, p. 1353, § 1, effective July 1, 2005.) (11) (a)A person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device or local ordinance. (b)A bicycle parked on a sidewalk shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic. (c)A bicycle may be parked on the road at any angle to the curb or edge of the road at any location where parking is allowed. (d)A bicycle may be parked on the road abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the road or any location where parking is allowed in such a manner as does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. (e) In all other respects, bicycles parked anywhere on a highway shall conform to the provisions of part 12 of this article regulating the parking of vehicles. (12) (a)Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense; except that section 42-2-127 shall not apply. (b)Any person riding a bicycle who violates any provision of this article other than this section which is applicable to such a vehicle and for which a penalty is specified shall be subject to the same specified penalty as any other vehicle; except that section 42-2-127 shall not apply. (13) Upon request, the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction shall complete a report concerning an injury or death incident that involves a bicycle on the roadways of the state, even if such accident does not involve a motor vehicle. Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2395, § 1, effective January 1, 1995. L. 2005: (6)(a)(1), (9)(a), and (10) amended and (13) added, p. 1353, § 1, effective July 1. b EVENT INF0RAIA770AI y� Aspen/Snowmass Village has been awarded the Overall I Start for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge, along with the VSA p�O stage 2 Start. Monday August 19th will consist of a circuit ICI-I&CLLLENGE race between Aspen and Snowmass Village. Tuesday A NGWMABS.R013 GiFfC,AL NOWT C,Ty e ! August 20th will consist of the Stage 2 start, leaving Aspen via Independence Pass. Traffic re-route and detours will 2013 EVENT SCHEDULE be in place beginning Saturday August 17th expanding on Stage 1,Aug.19:Aspen/Snowmass Circuit Race. Sunday August 18th and encompassing the race route on Stage 2,Aug.20:Aspen to Breckenridge. Stage 3,Auq.21:Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs. Monday and Tuesday. Stage 4,Auq.22:Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek. Stage S,Aug.23:Vail Individual Time Trial, Stage 6,Aug.24:Loveland-Ft.Collins Circuit Race, Stage 7,Aug 25:Denver Circuit Race ROUTE Monday August 19" 12pm (noon) to 4pm Monday August 19th, Aspen/Snowmass Village Overall Start, Circuit Race. The cyclists travel in a "peloton"; a ASPEN I I SN group of cyclists and vehicles. Up to 125 racers and 120 �- vehicles will make up the peloton for this race. The vehicles include motorcycles, emergency assistance, � e2 media, and team vehicles for the racers. The course r impacts will begin at noon and last 4 hours (noon to 4:00 Aspen: During the race(Noon to 4pm)there will be no vehicular traffic into or out of, Aspen (via Hwy 82, or Power Plant Rd)with the exception of RFTA and emergency vehicles. Vehicles will be directed to Castle Creek Road or turned around at the roundabout. Snowmass Snowmass Village: During the race (Noon to 4pm) there will be no vehicular traffic into or out of, Snowmass Village (via Brush Creek Rd or Owl Creek Rd) with the exception of emergency vehicles. Plan for, and expect delays when traveling to Aspen Valley Hospital and Pitkin County Airport. y ROUTE Tuesday August 20' 10:10am Tuesday August 20th. Aspen Stage 2 Start. w a.... _ .x During the race,the course will not be accessible to U vehicles. Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic �._., ASr[{H/$N0W.fA55 STAGE SSTART .. f.. +•..-.+.- at 9:00am until approximately 2pm eastbound and 7:10am until approximately 2pm westbound. a TRAVEL MANAGEMENT/RACE LOGISTICS • Saturday August 17th 5pm Street closures and traffic detours in place o Garmisch St. From Main St, to Hopkins Ave. • Aspen St. From Main St., to Hyman Ave • Hopkins Ave. From Monarch St. to Garmisch St. • Sunday August 18th Sam Street closures and traffic detours in place o Main St. (Mill St. to 1St) o Garmisch St. From Main St, to Hopkins Ave. • Aspen St. From Main St., to Hyman Ave • Hopkins Ave. From Monarch St. to Garmisch St. • Monday, August 19th 12pm (noon)to 4pm: See route map for full closure o From approximately 12pm-4pm, no vehicular traffic will be able to enter/exit Aspen via HWY 82 (from the West/down valley) or Power Plant Road, with exception of emergency vehicles and RFTA. From approximately 12pm-4pm, no vehicular traffic will be able to enter/exit Snowmass Village via Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road, with exception of emergency vehicles. Entire Race Route closed 12pm-4pm Maroon Creek Rd (from the roundabout to the ARC), Tiehack Rd, Medicine Bow Rd, Upper Ranch Rd, Smith Hill, W/J, McClain Flats, Cemetery Lane, Power Plant Rd, Smuggler Rd (from Power Plant Road to 1St St.)1 St (from Smuggler to Bleeker), Bleeker St (from 1St to Mill st.), Mill St. (from Bleeker to Main) and Main St (from Spring until Castle Creek Bridge) o Festival Area, Garmisch St. From Main St, to Hopkins Ave. Aspen St. From Main St., to Hyman Ave, Hopkins Ave. From Monarch St. to Garmisch St. o Motorists are encouraged to travel prior to 12pm or after 4pm. • Tuesday, August 20th Vehicles will be re-routed through the traffic detour to avoid closed streets. See map for details. • Tuesday August 20th Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic at 9:00 eastbound and 7:10am westbound, until approximately 2pm. • Biking: Independence Pass no restrictions on Bicycles except as the race passes. • Camping in Designated areas only • Day parking from mile marker 55 to 65 (Dawn until Dusk) HWY 82, Independence Pass. PARKING AND TRANSIT • Monday August 19111 Event parking will be at the Intercept Lot at the intersection of Brush Creek Rd and Hwy 82. RFTA will be providing continuous bus service into Aspen until 12pm and after 4pm and during the race, as time allows. • Tuesday August 20th, Independence Pass Day parking from mile marker 55 to 65 (Dawn until Dusk) • Normal parking restrictions will apply in town. • Bring your bike, or walk, almost the entire route is paralleled by a bike path. WHERE TO WATCH • Travel to Aspen or Snowmass before 12noon on Monday August 191h • View the race from our VIP tent on Main Street in Aspen. VIP tickets on sale www.aspenupcc.com • Visit our Facebook page to check out the hottest Spectator area along the Course! www.facebook.com/procyclingchaIIengeaspen WWW•ASPENUPCC•COM G L.JSA 0 C/—iALLENGE , ASPEN SNOWMASS OFFICIAL HOST CITY STAGE 1 OVERALL START*STAGE 2 START*AUG 19-20 EVENT INFORMATION Aspen has been awarded the Overall Start for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge, along with the stage 2 Start. Monday August 19th will consist of a circuit race between Aspen and Snowmass Village. Tuesday August 20"will consist of the Stage 2 start, leaving Aspen via Independence Pass. The USA Pro Challenge is the largest annual spectator event in Colorado and among the largest in the U.S. ROUTE Monday August 19" 12pm (noon) to 4pm Monday August 19th, Circuit Race between Aspen and Snowmass. Start time is 1:05pm. Aspen : During the race (Noon to 4pm)there will be no vehicular traffic into Aspen with the exception of RFTA An" , and emergency vehicles.Vehicles will be directed to oz Castle Creek Road or turned around at the roundabout. , Snowmass Village: During the race (Noon to 4pm) there will be no vehicular traffic into Snowmass Village with the exception of emergency vehicles. Plan for, and expect delays when traveling to Aspen Valley Hospital and Pitkin County Airport. ROUTE Tuesday August 20"' Tuesday August 20th. Aspen Stage 2 Start. 10:10 am. During the race,the course will not be accessible to vehicles, 3 neutral laps lasting approximately 20 minutes. Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic at 9:00am until approximately 2pm. :013 ASPF'hTtOA- SS AGE28TA T ��.. ----•� - ~ M New for 2013 _ • Overall start for The USA Pro Challenge, America's Race • Circuit Race encompassing Aspen and Snowmass • 2 hour live TV broadcast on Monday August 19th • Parlay the event into an entire week long of activities. • Opening Ceremonies • Kick off Press conference • Stage 2 start on Tuesday August 20th • 2 day festival in Paepcke Park • Layout of festival area has changed. • Garmisch St. (Main St. to Hopkins Avenue) • Hopkins Ave. (Garmisch St. to Monarch St. Not through Monarch St.) • Aspen St. (Main St. to Hyman Ave) • Time of festival has changes, Sunday 11-6pm Monday 12-6pm (to not interfere with dinner hours) • Race start on Monday August 19th should not interfere with commuter traffic, early morning deliveries. • Less fencing on routes this year so when race is finished, more efficient clean up • Tuesday race start is 10:10am Public Outreach Aspen and Snowmass Village_ • Door Hangers • HOA and Caucus Attendance • Business Notices • Construction Notices • Direct mailings • Notice included in utility bills • Email blasts • Community development • Personal calls to outfitters, appointment based businesses (Dr.'s office, Dentists, Hair Salons, ) • Door to door notices to all homes, business etc. • Community Meetings • Ambassadors at local events, "bike to work day", "strawberry days", "Aspen Saturday Market" • Social Media DE IS ON ? r X� 1�m O ` f K CAMPING: Camping will be allowed in designated campi 1 'n ' areas as well as some roadside camping along Highway 82. Overnight road camping is allowed below MM56. • t' '�� '� Y There will be DAY parking along the Pass from mile marker 55 (Pitkin County) to mile maker 66 (Lake County). BIKING: Independence Pass is open all day to bicycles! CLOSURE TIME: Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic heading eastbound beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 20. Marked law enforcement vehicles will lead a one-way descent for cars, bikes and pedestrians down Independence Pass following the race. Please do not leave until law enforcement officers release you. Be Prepared! Weather in the mountains is unpredictable so make sure you bring extra food &water,raincoat,warm clothing layers, sunscreen, bug spray and determine a safe meeting place where you can reunite with family and friends : if you get separated. respect Independence Please res Pass by cleaning up your arc,, of trash and debris as you leave and most of all enjoy the race. For Rules or More Information Call the US Forest ? Service 970-925-3445 AMr WWW.ASPENUPCC.COM THE RIDE IS i ONVO� CAMPING: Camping will be allowed in designated camping areas as well as some roadside camping along Highway 82. Overnight road camping is allowed below MM56. There will be DAY parking along the Pass from mile marker 55 (Pitkin County) to mile maker 66 (Lake County) — no camping or road side parking from dusk til dawn. Marked law enforcement vehicles will lead a one-way descent for cars,bikes and pedestrians down Independence Pass following the race. Please do not leave until law enforcement officers release you. Be Prepared!Weather in the mountains is unpredictable so make sure you bring extra food&water, raincoat, warm clothing layers,sunscreen,bug spray and determine a safe meeting place where you can reunite with family and friends if you get separated. Independence Pass is open all day to bicycles! Please respect Independence Pass by cleaning up your area of trash and debris as you leave and most of all enjoy the race. For Rules or More Information Call the US Forest Service 970-925-3445 Aft- ag J I it �. WWW.ASPENUPCC.COM �i� THE CITY OF ASPEN lio CONSTRUCTION AUGUST 19 1120, 2013 There will be No Construction on Monday,August 19 and Tuesday,August 20 due to the USA Pro Challenge. All inspections will be cancelled Monday,August 19 and Tuesday morning,August 20. PRE-RACE STREET C60SURES: • Saturday,August 17 - 5:00pm Street closures and traffic detours in place (Garmisch Street, Aspen Street, Hopkins Avenue.) • Sunday,August 18 - 5:00am Street closures and Traffic Detour(Main Street f Between Mill Street to 1st Street} Garmisch Street,Aspen Street, Hopkins Avenue) ROUTE - Monday, August 19 1 12pm (noon) to 4pm Stage 1 Circuit Race. Course impacts will begin at noon and last 4 hours (12:00-4:00pm). Aspen: From approximately 12pm-4pm,no vehicular traffic will be able to enter Aspen via Highway 82 (from the West/Downvalley) or Power Plant Road, with exception of emergency vehicles and RFTA. From approximately 12pm-4pm,no vehicular traffic will be able to enter Snowmass Village via Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road, with exception of emergency vehicles. Motorists are encouraged to travel prior to 12pm or after 4pm. Snowmass Village: During the race (Noon to 4pm) there will be no vehicular traffic into Snowmass Village with the exception of emergency vehicles. Plan for, and expect delays when traveling to Aspen Valley Hospital and Pitkin County Airport. ROUTE - Tuesday, August 20 Stage 2 Start. During the race,the course will not be accessible to vehicles. Vehicles will be re-routed through the traf- fic detour to avoid street closures. Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic at 9:00am and travel from Aspen over Independence Pass won't open again until approximately 2:00pm. y Ilk CON1 00 " NEIGHBORHOOD JOIN US! USA Pro Challenge Neighborhood Meetings Join us for any of our neighboodhood meetings below to learn more about Colorado's largest spectator event and potential impacts it may have on your com- mute on August 19-20. Thursday, June 20 11 0:00am & 3:00pm Thursday, July 11 13:00pm • Monday, July 221 10:00am &3:00pm • Tuesday, August 6 11 1:00am &3:0 All ineetings located at City Hall Council Chamb ant to Volunteer? Visit www.aspenupcc.com to sign-up to volunteer Monday,August. Tuesday,August 20 with this exciting a it,'d fun event! FIry orrIor WWWASPENUMC-COM Adak ilk ASPEN&NOw ss aFFIC AL RM CITY Mai'I UWAAU UW*Sl%K Z STMT*AW W20 IMPACTS TO YOUR BUSINESS AUGUST 19 9 20,9 2013 Aspen/Snowmass Village has been awarded the Overall Start for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge, along with the Stage 2 Start. Monday, August 19 consists of a circuit race between Aspen and Snowmass Village with the race traveling the circuit three times. Tuesday,August 20 will consist of the Stage 2 Start,leaving Aspen via Independence Pass. PRE-RACE STREET C60SURES: • Saturday,August 17 - 5:00pm Street closures and traffic detours in place (Garmisch Street,Aspen Street, Hopkins Avenue.) • Sunday,August 18 - 5:00am Street closures and Traffic Detour (Main Street{Between Mill Street to 1st Street} Garmisch Street,Aspen Street, Hopkins Avenue) ROUTE - Monday, August 19 1 I:Wpm Start Time I Route Impacts Noon-4pm Stage 1 Circuit Race. The cyclists travel in a"peloton";a group of cyclists and vehicles. Up to 125 racers and 120 vehicles will make up the peloton for this race. The vehicles include motorcycles,emergency assistance,media,and team ve- hicles for the racers. The course impacts will begin at noon and last 4 hours (12:00-4:00pm). Parking will be available at the Intercept Lot at the intersection of Brush Creek Road and Highway 82. RFTA will be pro- viding their regular service before Noon and again after 4pm. During the bike race between Noon and 4pm, RFTA will provide service as the race allows. Aspen: From approximately 12pm-4pm,no vehicular traffic will be able to enter Aspen via Highway 82 (from the West/Downvalley) or Power Plant Road,with exception of emergency vehicles and RFTA. From approximately 12pm-4pm, no vehicular traffic will be able to enter Snowmass Village via Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road, with exception of emergency vehicles. Motorists are encouraged to travel prior to 12pm or after 4pm. Snowmass Village: During the race (Noon to 4pm) there will be no vehicular traffic into Snowmass Village with the exception of emergency vehicles. Plan for, and expect delays when traveling to Aspen Valley Hospital and Pitkin County Airport. ROUTE - Tuesday, August 80 1 10:10am Start Time Stage 2 Start. During the race,the course will not be accessible to vehicles. Vehicles will be re-routed through the traf- fic detour to avoid street closures. Independence Pass will close to vehicle traffic at 9:00am and travel from Aspen over Independence Pass won't open again until approximately 2:00pm. i • �* f AWN MWMASS OFFICIAL H6TT CITY START 4r VW I MIT-A MR COMING TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............ JOIN US! Pro Challenge Neighborhood Meetings Join us for any of our neighborhood meetings below to learn more about Colorado's largest spectator event and potential impacts it may have on your commute on August 19-20. Find more information on race routes, schedule of events, commute impacts, where to watch, and more! • Thursday, June 20 1 10:00am & 3: • Thursday, July 11 I 3:00pt i • Monday, July 221 10:00am & 3:00pm • Tuesday, August 6 11:00am & 3:00pm All meetings located at City Hall Cou hambers (130 S. Galena Street, Aspen). Want to Volunteer? Visit www.aspenupcc.com to sign-u o vo un'teer onda Au ust 19 or 1'uesda , Au ust 20 wit this exciting and fun event!