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March 14, 2019

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Andrew Barth, 303-441-1032

Public meetings scheduled to provide feedback on draft recommended updates to Transportation Master Plan (TMP)

Recommendations available for review soon at www.BoCoTMP.com

Boulder County, Colo. -After reviewing input from the public and completing extensive data analysis, Boulder County Transportation staff have developed draft recommendations for the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update. These draft recommendations include the policies, programs, and projects that will help Boulder County Transportation continue to develop a multimodal transportation system that will serve the public far into the future.

The public’s help last fall was invaluable during the initial phases of the update process. Now the public is asked once again to review and provide feedback on the recommended updates developed using public input.

Draft updates will be made available for review and comment at www.BoCoTMP.com, but community members can also visit with staff in-person at upcoming open houses:

What: TMP Joint Open House and Discussion Panel
with CU and City of Boulder
When: Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Millennium Harvest House Boulder – Ballroom
1345 28th Street, Boulder
Details: Learn more

What: TMP Update Recommendations Review in Louisville
When: Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kestrel 55+ Community Room
1130 S. Kestrel Lane – Louisville

What: TMP Update Recommendations Review in Longmont
When: Thursday, April 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ron Stewart Parks and Open Space Building
5201 St. Vrain Road – Longmont

Additional events are currently being planned for western Boulder County. More information will be made available when details are known.

The TMP is being updated to include: new or trending transportation-related technology; changes in demographics, land use, and travel patters; and, opportunities for infrastructure and economic resiliency. Work also includes identification of funding challenges and opportunities.

“The TMP is our roadmap for the development and maintenance of the county’s transportation network, so current and future residents, workers, and visitors can live their lives while preserving what makes this place so special,” commented George Gerstle, Transportation Director for Boulder County. “We want to make sure everyone who lives, works, and visits Boulder County has a convenient, sustainable, affordable, and safe way to get to where they’re going.”

Master plan strategies

The revised document will include updates to each of the five key strategies, including completed projects, travel patterns, and project cost estimates. In addition, the work will also take a deeper look at:

  • Performance metrics
  • Safety improvements
  • Low-stress bicycle/pedestrian access
  • Family and school transportation needs
  • Affordable living
  • Advanced mobility
  • Resiliency

The TMP includes five key strategies based on the vision and goals from the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan:

1. Develop a multimodal transportation system
2. Create a complete trip
3. Invest in key transportation corridors
4. Increase accessibility
5. Enhance mountain-area connections

For more information, contact Stacey Proctor, project manager, at 303-441-1107 or at sproctor@bouldercounty.org.