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ELECTED OFFICIALS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
October 5, 2023
4:00 PM, Council Chambers
427 Rio Grande Place
Aspen, CO 81611
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.Elected Officials Transportation Committee
III.A EOTC
IV.ADJOURN
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1 - October 5 2023 EOTC Agenda.pdf
2 - EOTC Decisions Reached June 29, 2023.pdf
3 - AIS - 2023 Work Plan Updates.pdf
4 - AIS - 2024 EOTC Budget and Work Plan.pdf
5 - 2024 EOTC Budget.pdf
6 - Town of Snowmass Village Funding Request.pdf
7 - Aspen Reso 2024 EOTC Work Plan_Budget.pdf
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Elected Officials Transportation Committee (EOTC)
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 4:00pm
Aspen City Hall Council Chambers
427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611
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AGENDA
I. 4:00 – 4:05 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II.4:05 – 4:10 APPROVAL OF JUNE 29, 2023 ACTION MINUTES
III.4:10 - 4:20 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Comments limited to three minutes per person)
IV. 4:20 – 4:30 INFORMATION ONLY: 2023 WORKPLAN UPDATES
A.Brush Creek Park & Ride construction
B.HOV Lane Enforcement
C.Permanent Automatic Vehicle Counters
D.City of Aspen Transportation Projects
V. 4:30 – 5:45 PUBLIC HEARING: EOTC 2024 BUDGET and WORK PLAN
Decision needed: Administrative direction authorizing staff
recommendation
(Motion, Second, and Roll Call Vote by Jurisdiction)
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VI. 5:45 – 6:00 EOTC MEMBER UPDATES
VII. 6:00 ADJOURN MEETING
(Motion, Second, and Roll Call Vote by Jurisdiction)
* Next Regular EOTC meeting is March 7, 2024 – Pitkin County, Host & Chair
EOTC Background, Documents, and Packet Materials may be found here:
https://pitkincounty.com/1322/Elected-Officials-Transportation-Committ
EOTC Vision: We envision the Roaring Fork Valley as the embodiment of a sustainable transportation
system emphasizing mass transit and mobility that contributes to the happiness and wellbeing of
residents and visitors.
EOTC Mission: Work collectively to reduce and manage the volume of vehicles on the road and
parking system and continue to develop and support a comprehensive multimodal, long-range strategy
that will insure a convenient, equitable and efficient transportation system for the Roaring Fork Valley.
Summary of State Statue and Ballot Requirements: The 0.5% County Transit Sales and Use Tax shall be
used for the purpose and financing, constructing, operating and managing a public, fixed route mass
transportation system within the Roaring Fork Valley.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (EOTC)
AGREEMENTS & DECISIONS REACHED
REGULAR MEETING
June 29, 2023
Location (In Person and Virtual) –Snowmass Village Town Hall
Town of Snowmass Village - Host & Chair
• For a video production of this meeting, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkx0oxmi_T4&list=PLYAoFMw_qLSv-
q6AcF02Zi07y-aPnU3Mp&index=1
• To access the Elected Officials Transportation Committee meeting packet material:
https://www.pitkincounty.com/1322/Elected-Officials-Transportation-Committ, then
‘EOTC Archived Packets’)
Elected Officials in Attendance:
Aspen – 5 Pitkin County - 5 Snowmass - 5
Mayor Torre Chair Francie Jacober Alyssa Shenk, Mayor
John Doyle Steve Child Pro Tem
Bill Guth Patti Clapper Tom Fridstein
Ward Hauenstein Kelly McNicholas-Kury Britta Gustafson
Sam Rose Greg Poschman Mayor Bill Madsen
Susan Marolt
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Alyssa Shenk called the meeting of the Elected Officials Transportation
Committee (EOTC) to order at 4:00 p.m. followed by a roll-call for attendance.
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 6, 2023 ACTION MINUTES
Mayor Pro Tem Shenk asked for a motion to approve the Agreements and Decisions reached
from April 6, 2023. Commissioner Clapper made the motion; it was seconded by
Councilmember Doyle. A group vote was called; all members voted Yes.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Rachel Richards addressed the committee to offer comments and her concerns about the issues
surrounding the Entrance to Aspen and Record of Decision, Castle Creek Bridge project, and the
EOTC’s need to prioritize the enhancement mass transit, and keep a continued focus on the
reduction of Single-Occupant Vehicle trips.
EOTC COMMITTEE MEMBER UPDATES
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Councilmember John Doyle commented that New York City had finally launched its
implementation of Congestion Pricing and expressed that the EOTC should keep that strategy on
its radar for a possible solution to Aspen’s transportation challenges. Commissioner McNicholas-
Kury invited the public to provide input into the Brush Creek to AABC pathway connections
project being undertaken by Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. Information on how to
comment is on the Pitkin County OST web site. Commissioner McNicholas-Kury would like to
know the total amount of funding the EOTC has provided to RFTA at key timelines, any other
transit efforts, plus additional transportation projects since the EOTC’s inception. Staff will
confirm the details of the request and follow up at a later date.
BUTTERMILK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING & TRANSIT SIGNAL BYPASS
Project Manager Mark Frymoyer of SGM and the consultant team gave a presentation on
preliminary engineering, public outreach and cost estimates for the proposed grade-separated
bicycle/pedestrian crossing, plus the analysis of transit signal bypass concepts at the intersections
at Harmony Drive and Owl Creek Rd and Hwy 82. The project determined that the signal bypass
concepts would not work due to potential safety issues and an insignificant time savings benefit.
The team presented the cost estimates, technical warrant analysis and public outreach results for
the grade-separated pedestrian crossing. While the idea of a pedestrian underpass or overpass
was popular with some members of the public, many more expressed that transportation dollars
could be better spent in other strategies. Due to the exorbitant costs for a grade-separated
crossing weighed against a lack of technical pedestrian warrants, EOTC staff recommended not
to move forward with the project, and presented a roster of design ideas to improve pedestrian
safety and comfort for a much lower cost. After input from EOTC members, Mayor Pro Tem
Shenk called for motion to vote. Councilmember Hauenstein made the motion to not proceed
with the grade-separated crossing at this time. Commissioner Clapper asked if the motion could
include direction to staff to explore other safety design alternatives. Councilmember Hauenstein
agreed to the change, then the roll call vote was called. Commissioner Poschman had to leave the
meeting before the vote was called. All remaining EOTC members voted to support the staff
recommendation.
INFORMATION ONLY: UPDATES (Q&A)
No action or vote was needed on the workplan items.
City of Aspen
_________________
Torre, Mayor
City Council
_________________
Nicole Henning
City Clerk
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Town of Snowmass Village
_________________
Bill Madsen, Mayor
Town Council
_________________
Megan Boucher
Town Clerk
Pitkin County
___________________
Francie Jacober, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
___________________
Julia Ely
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
___________________
Linda DuPriest
Regional Transportation Director
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
EOTC MEETING DATE: October 5, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2023 Work Plan Updates
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: This memo includes key updates on projects from the 2023 Work Plan.
A. Brush Creek Park & Ride Project
New pavement, parking spaces for 400 vehicles and landscaping have been completed at this
time, and the public has been allowed to resume parking in the main lot. Remaining work tasks
include installation of electrical infrastructure, lighting and EV conduit. It is expected that these
tasks will be completed by early December 2023. No additional funding beyond what the EOTC
has already approved is expected to be needed, but until the FHWA closes out the project we
won’t be able to confirm it. Next steps in 2024 for Brush Creek is to put out the remaining two
options, the restroom building and bus turnaround, out for bid separate from the original FLAP
grant, to see if a locally funded and managed project (vs. a federal project) can be completed for
more reasonable cost. In addition, a parking management analysis project is proposed for the
2024 Work Plan and Budget.
B. HOV Lane Enforcement
EOTC Director met with CDOT concerning ongoing questions about the functionality of the
HOV lanes. CDOT staff concurred that the original two-lane configuration with the HOV lane
on the right side of the road is an anomaly, and likely does not function properly. In addition,
they believe there is a new Colorado law that forbids drivers from staying in a passing lane
longer than the time and space it takes to overtake a slower driver, so “forcing” slower drivers to
use the general purpose lane to avoid violating the two persons per car rule is, essentially, illegal.
In any case, CDOT would consider changes to the HOV lane corridor should all entities in Pitkin
County plus RFTA come to consensus of how the corridor should function.
C. Permanent Automatic Vehicle Counters
A trial run of Rekor technology was installed near the Lumberyard area in June. A short
presentation of initial findings will be presented at the October 5, EOTC meeting. It is expected
that the project team will decide which product to go with by the end of 2023, and will plan for
installation in all seven locations in Spring 2024.
D. City of Aspen Transportation Projects
Deputy City Engineer Pete Rice will give a brief update on City of Aspen transportation projects
for the remainder of 2023 and 2024.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
EOTC MEETING DATE: October 5, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: EOTC 2024 Budget and Work Plan
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: Attached for review and approval is the Proposed 2024 Budget and Work Plan.
This is to provide transparency in the work efforts proposed to advance the 2020 EOTC Strategic Plan
and 2020 EOTC Comprehensive Valley Transportation Plan (CVTP). In addition to the budget and work
items, this Plan also recommends meeting dates for 2024 along with topical focus areas for each of the
EOTC meetings.
BACKGROUND: The creation of an annual Budget and Work Plan is a requirement of the EOTC
Strategic Plan. This Plan is to bring together the following work projects facing the EOTC through 2024.
The Plan is not intended to be all-inclusive and is anticipated to be updated as needed.
EOTC REVENUES: Funding for EOTC initiatives will increase slightly over the past two years. In
2023, expected revenues will exceed 2022 by 2.5%; in 2024, revenues will exceed 2023 by approximately
1.5%. The attached proposed budget document shows expected revenues and expenditures from 2022
through 2028. Revenue details are as follows:
1% Transit Sales Tax, pass-through – 2023 year end estimate is $20,360,409. The 2024 estimate is
$20,663,501. 100% of this revenue category passes through to City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village
and RFTA.
0.5% Transit Sales Tax – 2023 Year end estimate is $10,529,838. The 2024 projection is $10,687,786.
Roughly 81% of this category passes through to RFTA, leaving the remainder for EOTC initiatives,
yielding $1,996,457 to EOTC in 2023 and a projected $2,026,405 in 2024.
Other EOTC revenues -- This includes construction use tax, intergovernmental contributions and
interest income. Total revenues in these categories in 2023 is $1,497,016. In 2024 this category
represents $1,156,750. The difference is partially attributed to the contribution RFTA made in 2023 for
the Brush Creek Park & Ride project, plus an FLMM grant for the Buttermilk Crossing and Truscott Trail
projects.
Fund Balance – With the expected revenues and proposed projects and work plan, fund balance at the
end of 2023 is expected at $6,306,456. In 2024, the fund balance projection is $6,737,058. Both of these
amounts are in addition to the $6,000,000 in reserve for the Snowmass Transit Center.
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2024 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET: Note that while the Work Plan includes all proposed projects to
be undertaken by the EOTC in the coming year, some projects also require a budget expenditure to
proceed, while others require funding from EOTC but no significant staff time. EOTC staff proposes the
following for 2024:
Brush Creek Park and Ride
- EV Charger Install -- (Work Plan; possible budget amendment if federal grant awarded)
Continue Partnership with Holy Cross Energy to fund and install both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers.
- Intercept lot parking monitoring and management analysis – Work Plan and Budget: $100,000
With the completion of the Brush Creek FLAP grant project, with expanded parking spaces, landscaping
and lighting, EOTC staff wishes to optimize the functionality, convenience and above all, safety of the
regional park & ride lot. There is also a need to better manage for the original agreement with CDOT for
allowed uses. For example, a few businesses have been allowed to store private corporate fleets at the lot,
plus long-term camping, RV use and “inhabited vehicles” contribute to a free-for-all atmosphere that
encourages trash, unsafe practices such as open gasoline storage and generators, and a feeling of
insecurity reported by some parents of teenagers and late shift workers returning to their vehicles in the
wee hours. EOTC staff recommends hiring a parking lot consultant to analyze current conditions, work
with stakeholders and the public, recommend technological solutions such as security camera monitoring,
license plate reading, possible payment systems for approved long term uses, and best practices from
regional parking lots dealing with modern workforce issues such as housing costs which lead some
workers to live in their vehicles. The analysis would recommend a management plan for Brush Creek
Park & Ride, which could shift responsibilities between members of the EOTC for the most efficient and
cost effective scenario.
-Restrooms and Bus Turnaround Bid Planning – Work Plan and Budget: $5,000
The Brush Creek FLAP project originally included two work items that had to be omitted in 2023 due to
high construction costs. It is likely that one cause of the exorbitant costs and lack of bids was the nature of
the project being funded and managed by the Federal Highway Administration; many potential bidders
avoid federally-managed infrastructure projects. It is possible that a locally-managed bid process could
yield more reasonable costs that would allow the original vision for improving Brush Creek Park & Ride
to be fully realized.
EOTC Near Term Transit Improvement Program
- Truscott to Owl Creek Trail – Work Plan and Budget: $100,000
Design, Construction Documents Public Input, Identification of Funding Sources, coordination with City
of Aspen trails capital planning.
- Buttermilk Bike/Pedestrian Crossing Improvements – Work Plan and Budget: $250,000
Design, Public Outreach, Funding identification (if additional needed), and begin implementation on
alternative pedestrian safety treatments including prohibiting right turn on red and providing a pedestrian
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leading interval at Owl Creek Rd, speed table across Owl Creek Rd, additional signage and lighting,
enhanced law enforcement during ski season, and other potential solutions.
- Town of Snowmass Village Transit Service Enhancements -- Work Plan; possible budget
amendment pending RFTA capability to add service)
- Permanent Automated Vehicle Counters -- Work Plan and Budget: $252,500 equipment + $35,000
Pitkin County Telecommunications staff time
Counters will be installed in seven locations by late spring 2024: Brush Creek Rd; Owl Creek Rd;
Airport/AABC Area; McClain Flats Rd; Castle Creek Bridge; Power Plant Rd; Maroon Creek Rd.
Comprehensive Travel Data Report submitted for review in August; to include motor vehicle counts,
transit ridership, bicycle/pedestrian volumes on selected trails
Additional Work Plan and Budget Items
Snowmass Village Pedestrian/Bikeway, Brush Creek Rd from Divide Road to Mall – Budget only:
$650,000
Project will provide retaining wall, roadway widening, delineators, signs and markings to enhance
bicycling and walking safety for residents of Mountain View/Creekside employee housing accessing
transit station, employment and other Mall destinations. Work plan demands on EOTC staff will be
minimal, as the project will be managed by Town of Snowmass Village Public Works Department.
Ongoing Transportation Project funding – Budget Only: $218,000
Included in this budget item are the annual contribution to X Games transit service at $115,000, and
support of valley-wide WE-Cycle operations at $103,000.
WE-Cycle Expansion to Pitkin County – Budget only: $50,000
In 2024 WE-Cycle is expanding to Pitkin County, placing bike share stations within the AABC and at the
Airport. This item will help fund site planning activities.
City of Aspen transportation projects support and technical committee – Work Plan only – EOTC
staff will participate as appropriate in Parking and TDM Study, Castle Creek Bridge analysis, other
transportation studies TBD.
Aspen Pitkin County Airport multimodal transportation planning -- Work Plan only – EOTC staff
will provide multimodal transportation planning expertise for Airport Layout Plan project, ongoing in
2024.
The Work Plan includes the following regular meeting / retreat dates, host, and topic area for 2024:
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Date Location Time Estimate Anticipated Topic
March 7,
2024
(Thursday)
Pitkin County 4pm to 6pm Truscott Trail 90% design and proposed capital plan
Brush Creek Park & Ride Parking Management
Analysis update
City of Aspen project updates
June 6,
2024
(Thursday)
Town of
Snowmass
Village
4pm to 6pm Permanent Automatic Vehicle Counters Project
Review
Buttermilk Bike/Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
Review
August 22,
2024
(Thursday)
Pitkin County 4pm to 6pm Snowmass Village Pedestrian/Bikeway, Divide Rd
To Mall project review
Comprehensive Travel Data Report Review
October 24,
2024
(Thursday)
City of Aspen 4pm to 6pm 2024 Budget and Work Plan
Project and work plan updates as needed
The Work Plan also calls for additional meetings, if necessary, in order to complete necessary tasks
identified within the Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Adopt staff recommended 2024 EOTC Budget, Work Plan and Meeting Schedule
(Motion, Second, and Roll Call Vote by Jurisdiction)
Adoption of the annual EOTC Work Plan and Meeting Schedule requires resolutions of approval from the
City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village, and Pitkin County. Draft resolutions are attached to this
memo. An affirmative vote by each jurisdiction at the EOTC meeting authorizes signature on these
resolutions.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed 2024 Budget
2. Town of Snowmass Village Brush Creek Rd multimodal walkway funding request letter
3. City of Aspen Draft Resolution of Approval
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2022 Actual2023 Initial Budget2023 Budget AdjustmentsProjected Savings & Overages2023 Year-End Estimate 2024 Budget 2025 Budget 2026 Budget 2027 Budget 2028 BudgetRevenues1% Transit Sales Tax19,846,068 16,909,260 - 3,451,149 20,360,409 20,663,501 21,490,041 22,349,643 23,243,629 24,173,374 Pass-Through of 1% Sales Tax(19,846,068) (16,909,260) - (3,451,149) (20,360,409) (20,663,501) (21,490,041) (22,349,643) (23,243,629) (24,173,374) Net 1% Transit Sales Tax(0) - - - - - - - - - 0.5% Transit Sales Tax10,273,013 8,787,837 - 1,742,001 10,529,838 10,687,786 11,115,297 11,559,909 12,022,305 12,503,197 Pass-Through of 0.5% Sales Tax (81.04%) (8,325,250) (7,121,663) - (1,411,718) (8,533,381) (8,661,381) (9,007,836) (9,368,149) (9,742,875) (10,132,590) Net 0.5% Transit Sales Tax1,947,763 1,666,174 - 330,283 1,996,457 2,026,405 2,107,461 2,191,760 2,279,430 2,370,607 Use Taxes 807,937 600,250 - 600,250 695,000 695,000 695,000 695,000 695,000 Intergovernmental 2,983 769,279 - (150,587) 618,692 - - - - - Fees and Charges for Services 6,600 - - - - - - - - Interest Income 175,473 278,074 - 278,074 461,750 418,170 496,210 496,010 568,370 Total Net Revenues 2,940,756 3,313,777 - 179,696 3,493,473 3,183,155 3,220,631 3,382,970 3,470,440 3,633,977 ExpendituresSalaries and Wages 148,028 124,086 - 124,086 125,066 131,319 136,572 142,035 147,716 Employee Benefits 29,759 26,251 - 26,251 26,580 27,909 29,025 30,186 31,393 Health Insurance 11,144 11,145 - 11,145 11,642 12,457 13,329 14,262 15,260 Professional & Technical Services 24,099 37,311 - 37,311 32,487 33,332 34,332 35,362 36,246 Studies / Planning / Consultants 196,183 638,559 17,952 (100,000) 556,511 160,000 - - - - Property Services 57,710 82,000 - 82,000 104,500 107,217 110,434 113,747 116,591 Other Services 3,449 12,900 - 12,900 12,900 13,235 13,632 14,041 14,392 121 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 1,026 1,057 1,089 1,116 - - - - Machinery & Equipment - 252,500 - (252,500) - 252,500 - - - - Computers & Computer Equipment 1,962 2,000 - (2,000) - 2,000 - - - - ProjectsSnowmass Mall Transit Station - 6,000,000 - (6,000,000) - - - - - - Pedestrian Access to SMV Mall - - - - 650,000 - - - - Brush Creek P&R FLAP Grant Match - 4,266,672 - 4,266,672 500,000 - - - - Buttermilk Pedestrian Crossing Improv. - - - - 250,000 - - - - WE-Cycle Site Planning - - - - 50,000 - - - - Other Grants & Contributions 511,975 248,000 - 248,000 218,000 223,668 230,378 237,289 243,221 Other Expenditures 150,626 170,790 - 170,790 285,878 293,311 302,110 311,173 318,952 Total Expenditures 1,135,056 11,873,214 17,952 (6,354,500) 5,536,666 2,682,553 843,474 870,869 899,184 924,887 Transfer to Other Funds - (120,000) - 95,000 (25,000) (35,000) 1,805,700 (8,679,437) (17,952) 6,629,196 (2,043,193) 465,602 2,377,157 2,512,101 2,571,256 2,709,090 Beginning Available Fund Balance14,374,649 12,306,456 12,737,058 15,114,215 17,626,316 20,197,572 Ending Available Fund Balance12,306,456 12,737,058 15,114,215 17,626,316 20,197,572 22,906,662 Reserved for Snowmass Village6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 Unassigned Fund Balance6,306,456 6,737,058 9,114,215 11,626,316 14,197,572 16,906,662 2024 Budget & Five-Year Plan Supplies Property Annual Surplus/(Deficit) Pitkin County Transit Sales & Use Tax Fund12
Town of Snowmass Village P.O. Box 5010, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 970.923.3777 www.tosv.com
TO: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
FROM: Anne Martens, TOSV Public Works Director
CC: Clint Kinney, Town Manager
Mike Horvath, Town Engineer
Sam Guarino, Transportation Director
DATE: September 18, 2023
RE: Brush Creek Road – Multi-model Walkway from Mountain View workforce
Housing to the Snowmass Village Mall and RFTA Depot
Background: The Snowmass Village Town Council has set the goal and made the commitment
to take the necessary steps to improve community safety and accessibility by making the Village
more walkable and bikeable. The highest priority is to improve the multimodal connections
between Base Village, the Snowmass Mall, and the Snowmass Center.
After years of analysis and discussion, in June of 2022 the Community Connectivity Plan (CCP)
was adopted by the Snowmass Town Council. This plan identified high priority projects that are
in line with the Council Goals. This specific Brush Creek Road project is to implement a safe
access path from the Mountain View work force housing complex (at Divide Road) to the
Snowmass Village Mall and primary RFTA terminus.
The Town has entered into a design services contract with Sopris Engineering to survey the
existing conditions, analyze historic use, consider maintenance, and formulate recommendations.
After thorough evaluation, a recommendation to construct a walkway on the uphill side of the
Brush Creek Road is moving forward with design. This location is difficult due to the amount of
vehicle traffic, location, and topography. It is this intensity of use that makes this project vital.
This area is the desired route for approximately 200 rental and deed restricted owned units to
connect with RFTA service and local dining/ shopping. This is the best route to access both the
regional and local transportation hub at the Snowmass Village mall, as well as a point of
destination for a major economic and employment hub in the village. The proposed design
includes reducing the traffic lanes to 11 feet in width and building platforms for an 8 foot wide
walkway. This will require retaining walls, handrails, a new guardrail and widening.
Currently the project team is further refining the design with the intent to construct in 2024. The
request for funding is based on initial engineer cost estimates as follows:
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Town of Snowmass Village P.O. Box 5010, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 970.923.3777 www.tosv.com
Design Services $ 87,600
Construction $ 961,800
Admin/ contingency $ 250,600
$1,300.000
The Town of Snowmass respectfully requests a funding match of $650,000, which is 50% of the
project estimate. Attached to this memo is the CCP plan, council goals, engineers preliminary
estimate and typical sections.
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RESOLUTION NO. ____
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
APPROVING THE 2024 BUDGET AND WORK PLAN FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (EOTC)
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
and the Town Council of Snowmass Village (the "Parties") have previously identified general
elements of their Comprehensive Valley Transportation Plan (the "Plan") which are eligible for
funding from the Pitkin County one-half cent transit sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) dated May
3rd, 2021 which identifies the method and process by which the Parties are to implement the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, at the EOTC meeting held on October 5, 2023, the Parties considered and
approved the attached 2024 Budget and Work Plan for the Pitkin County one-half cent transit sales
and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen wishes to ratify the approvals given at the EOTC meeting by
adoption of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, that the attached 2024 budget and work plan for the one-half cent transit sales and use
tax is hereby approved.
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2023, by the City
Council for the City of Aspen, Colorado.
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Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk, do certify that the foregoing is a
true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held October 5, 2023.
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Nicole Henning, City Clerk
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