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RE: APPROVE SUBREGIONAL SHARE AIR QUALITY/MULTIMODAL APPLICATION FOR
SOUTHWEST WELD TRAIL STUDY AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY- DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS (DRCOG)
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Subregional Share Air
Quality/Multimodal Application for Southwest Weld Trail Study from the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Public Works, to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG),
commencing upon full execution of signatures, with further terms and conditions being as stated
in said grant application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant application,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Subregional Share Air Quality/Multimodal Application for
Southwest Weld Trail Study from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Evan Pinkham, Department of Public
Works, be and hereby is, authorize to electronically sign and submit said grant application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2022.
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WORK SESSION REQUEST
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WORK SESSION TITLE: DRCOG Application - WCR 26 Multimodal Corridor Study
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: 6/14/2022
PERSON REQUESTING: Evan Pinkham EXTENSION: 3727
Has your Commissioner Coordinator or BOCC Chair approved the work session?
_X_Yes, Commissioner Coordinator
Yes, BOCC Chair
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
15 minutes _X_30 minutes other (list) :
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend:
Elizabeth Relford, Jay McDonald, Curtis Hall, Ryan Rose, and Bruce Barker
Brief description of the issue: _X_ Informational only Action needed
DRCOG Southwest Weld County Transportation Subregional Forum is in the process of
a subregional "call for projects." During the June 9th Forum meeting, the communities of
Longmont and Mead asked Weld County to consider being the applicant to conduct a
multimodal corridor study along WCR 26. With this call, DRCOG only requires a 10%
local match for projects. Cost for the study is estimated to be $959,000 with a 10%
match and dividing that amount between Weld County, Longmont, Mead, and Firestone.
Please see the attached vicinity map. The grant request budget is as follows:
DRCOG Subregional Call #2
Available Funding
Funding Request
Proportional Share
DRCOG SW Weld
$4,319,000
WCR 26 Study
$863,100
Local Match (10%)
$95,900
Total Project Cost
$959,000
The cost to each community for this study would be approximately $23,975.
Options for the board:
1. Allow staff to submit an application to DRCOG SW Weld Subregional Forum.
2. Don't submit an application to DRCOG.
3. See if one of the other communities would take the lead on an application.
Recommendation to the board:
Staff will proceed per the direction of the Board.
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DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
DRCOG FY2022-2025 TIP — Southwest Weld County Subregion
Subregional Share Air Quality/Multimodal (AQ/MM)
Application Programming Federal Fiscal Years 2023-2025
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
What: The Subregional Share Call for Projects for the FY2022-2025 TIP, programming fiscal years 2023-2025
Funding Available: $161,292,000 overall. Target of $4,032,000 for Southwest Weld County (estimated as of
the open date)
Application: Air Quality & Multimodal (AQ/MM) eligible projects only
Major Project Eligibility Exceptions: Roadway capacity, roadway reconstruction, bridge, interchange projects
Call Opens: May 2, 2022
Call Closes: June 24, 2022, 3 pm
Application Submittals: submit the items below online through the submittal link on the TIP Data Hub
1. REQUIRED: a single PDF document containing the below. Please DO NOT attach additional cover
pages, embed graphics in the application, or otherwise change the format of the application form.
a. this application
b. one location map/graphic
c. cost estimate (your own or the CDOT cost estimate form)
d. CDOT/RTD concurrence response (if applicable)
e. any required documentation based on the application text (i.e., FHWA emissions calculators)
f. project support letters and/or Request for Peer Agency Support
2. OPTIONAL: Submit one additional PDF document containing any supplemental materials, if applicable
3. REQUIRED: Submit a zipped GIS shapefile of your project. Requests for assistance with creating a
shapefile should be submitted to tipapplications@drcog.org no later than June 3, 2022
Other Notable items:
• TIP Trainings: To be eligible to submit an application, at least one person from your agency must have
attended one of the two mandatory TIP training workshops (February 10 and February 16, 2022)
• CDOT/RTD Concurrence: If required, CDOT and/or RTD concurrence must be provided with the
application submittal. The CDOT/RTD concurrence request is due to CDOT/RTD no later than May 13,
2022, with CDOT/RTD providing a response no later than June 10, 2022. Submit requests to the
following: CDOT Region 1— JoAnn Mattson, joann.mattson@state.co.us; CDOT Region 4 — Josie
Hadley, josie.hadley@state.co.us; RTD — Chris Quinn, chris.quinn@rtd-denver.com
• If a submitted application in Call #1 was not funded, and you wish to resubmit the same application
for this call, please contact DRCOG at tipapplications@drcog.org. In these cases, we can unlock the
application, change the title, and save the applicant work in the resubmittal process.
• Application Data: To assist sponsors in filling out the application, DRCOG has developed a TIP Data
Tool to streamline quantitative analyses requested in the application. A link to the TIP Data Tool and
instructions on how to use it are available on the TIP Data Hub. Additionally, sponsors may download
datasets to run their own analyses from this same si:e. Requests for additional data or calculations
from DRCOG staff should be submitted to tipapplications@drcog.org no later than June 3, 2022
• Project Affirmation: The application must be affirmed by either the applicant's City or County
Manager, Chief Elected Official (Mayor or County Commission Chair) for local governments, or agency
director or equivalent for other applicants
• TIP Policy: Further details on project eligibility, evaluation criteria, and the selection process are defined
in the Policies for TIP Program Development document (a quick -guide is also available for reference)
• Evaluation Process: DRCOG staff will review submittals for eligibility and post to the DRCOG website
(June 27 -July 1). Applications and scoring sheets will then be provided to the individual subregional
forums no later than July 1. The forums will then review, score, discuss, and rank the applications and
provide a recommended funding list within the funding available by August 5. The forums'
recommendations will then be forwarded to the DRCOG committee process for incorporation into the
adopted TIP
• If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to us at tipapplications@drcog.org
APPLICATION FORMAT
The AQ/MM Subregional Share application contains two parts: project information and evaluation questions.
Project Information
Applicants enter foundational information for the project/program/study (hereafter referred to as project),
including a problem statement, project description, and concurrence documentation from CDOT and/or RTD,
if applicable. This section is not scored.
Evaluation Questions
This part includes four sections (A -D) for the applicant to provide qualitative and quantitative responses to
use for scoring projects. The checkboxes and data entry fields should guide the applicant's responses. They are
not directly scored but provide context as reviewers consider the full response to each question. Applicants
may access the TIP Data Tool and additional data resources which applicants may find useful here.
Scoring Methodology: Each section will be scored on a scale of 0 to 5, relative to other applications received.
All questions will be factored into the final score, with any questions left blank receiving 0 points. The four
sections are weighted and scored as follows:
Section A. Subregional Impact of Proposed Projects 30%
Projects will be evaluated on the degree to which they address a significant regional or subregional
problem or benefit people throughout the subregion. Relevant quantitative data should be included
within narrative responses.
5
4
3
2
1
0
The project benefits will substantially address a major regional or subregional problem and benefit people and
businesses in multiple subregions.
The project benefits will significantly address a major subregional problem primarily benefiting people and
businesses in one subregion.
The project benefits will either moderately address a major subregional problem or significantly address a
moderate -level subregional problem.
The project benefits will moderately address a moderate -level subregional problem.
The project benefits will address a minor subregional problem.
The project does not address a subregional problem.
Section B. Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan Priorities 50%
The TIP's investments should implement the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (2050
MVRTP) regional project and program investment priorities, which contribute to addressing the
Board -adopted Metro Vision objectives and the federal performance -based planning framework
required by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration as outlined in
current federal transportation legislation and regulations. Therefore, projects will be evaluated on the
degree to which they address the six priorities identified in the 2050 MVRTP: safety, active
transportation, air quality, multimodal mobility, freight, and regional transit. It is anticipated that
projects may not be able to address all six priorities, but it's in the applicant's interest to address as
many priority areas as possible. Relevant quantitative data is required to be included within narrative
responses. The table below demonstrates how each priority area will be scored.
5
4
3
2
1
0
The project provides demonstrable substantial benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area and is determined to
be in the top fifth of applications based on the magnitude of benefits in that priority area.
The project provides demonstrable significant benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area.
The project provides demonstrable moderate benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area and is determined to
be in the middle fifth of applications based on the magnitude of benefits in that priority area.
The project provides demonstrable modest benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area.
The project provides demonstrable slight benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area and is determined to be in
the bottom fifth of applications based on the magnitude of benefits in that priority area.
The project does not provide demonstrable benefits in the 2050 MVRTP priority area.
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Section C Project Leveraging ("overmatch") ... . . . . . ...10%
Scores are assigned based on the percent of other funding sources (non-Subregional Share funds)
Section D Project Readiness
10%
Be sure to answer ALL questions While "Yes" answers will generally reflect greater readiness,
opportunities are given to provide additional details to assist reviewers in fully evaluating the
readiness of your project
r 'J4 Substantial readiness is demonstrated and all known obstacles that are likely to result i'n project delays have
_s- z_ "1 been mitigated
y' „,L j. Significant readiness is demonstrated and several known obstacles that are likely to result in project delays have
` 1 been mitigated
$� ' ` ' g. Moderate readiness is demonstrated and some known obstacles that are likely to result in project delays have
3�= T�1 been mitigated
:t'''[4c�2 Slight readiness is demonstrated and some known obstacles that are likely to result in project delays have been
Z mitigated
1 '«'3 Few mitigation or readiness activities have been demonstrated -
L.,,,- ii-,,! 3 No mitigation or readiness activities have been demonstrated
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Project Information
1. Project Title
2. Project Location
Provide a map, as appropriate (see
Page 1)
3. Project Sponsor (entity that will be
financially responsible for the project)
4. Project Contact Person:
Name
Evan Pinkham
Phone 970-415-1643
SW Weld Trail Study
Start point:
End point:
OR Geographic Area:
Reservoir
Weld County
Primarily between St. Vrain State Park and Union
Title Transportation Planner
Email epinkham@weldgov.com
5. Required CDOT and/or RTD Concurrence: Does this project touch CDOT Yes No
Right -of -Way, involve a CDOT roadway, access RTD property, or request If yes, provide applicable concurrence
RTD involvement to operate service? documentation
6. What
planning
document(s)
identifies
this project?
Provide link to
document(s) and
referenced page
number if possible,
or provide
documentation in
the supplement
DRCOG 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (2050 MVRTP)
Provide MVRTP staging period, if applicable capital project:
Planning Document Title: Firestone Parks, Open Space and Trails
Master Plan, Mead Transportation Plan, and Longmont
Multimodal and Comprehensive Plan
Adopting agency (local agency Council, CDOT, RTD, etc.): Local
Provide date of adoption by council/board/commission, if
applicable:
Local/Regional plan:
Please describe public
review/engagement to
date:
N/A
Other pertinent details:
7. Identify the project's key phases and the anticipated schedule of phase milestones.
(phases and dates should correspond with the Funding Breakdown table below)
Phases to be
included:
Major phase milestones:
Anticipated
completion date
(based on 9/21/2022
DRCOG approval date):
M M/YYYY)
FOR ALL PHASES
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) executed (with CDOT/RTD;
assumed process is 4-9 months)
01/2023
Design
Design contract Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued (if using a consultant):
Design scoping meeting held with CDOT (if no consultant):
Environmental
Environmental contract Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued (if using a
consultant):
Environmental scoping meeting held with CDOT (if no consultant):
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Initial set of ROW plans submitted to CDOT:
Right -of -Way
ROW acquisition completed:
Estimated number of parcels to acquire:
Construction
Study
Bus Service
Equipment
Purchase
(Procurement)
Other:
FIR (Field Inspection Review):
FOR (Final Office Review):
Required clearances:
Project publicly advertised:
Kick-off meeting held after consultant NTP (or internal if no
consultant):
Service begins:
RFP/RFQ/RFB (bids) issued:
First invoice submitted to CDOT/RTD:
03/2023
8.
Problem Statement:
What specific subregional problem/issue will the transportation project address?
A regional trail study for this area will be a catalyst to improve future connectivity to the current trail facilities.
The region that this study will include is in mixed between four jurisdictions, Firestone, Longmont, Mead, and
Weld County. Due to the muliple jurisdictions, a study will help to facilitate coordinated infrastructure
improvements.
9. Identify the project's key elements. A single project may have multiple project elements.
Roadway
Operational Improvements
Grade Separation
Roadway
Railway
Bicycle
Pedestrian
1
Regional Transit'
Rapid Transit Capacity (2050 MVRTP)
Mobility Hub(s)
Transit Planning Corridors
Transit Facilities/Service (Expansion/New)
Safety Improvements
Active Transportation Improvements
Bicycle Facility
Pedestrian Facility
Air Quality Improvements
Improvements Impacting Freight
Multimodal Mobility (i.e., accommodating a broad
range of users)
X
Complete Streets Improvements
Study
Other, briefly describe:
'For any project with transit elements, the sponsor must coordinate with RTD to ensure RTD agrees to the scope and
cost. Be sure to include RTD's concurrence in your application submittal.
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10. Define the scope and specific elements of the project (including any elements checked in #9 above).
DO NOT include scope elements that will not be part of the DRCOG funded project or your IGA scope of work (i.e., adjacent
locally funded improvements or the project merits and benefits). Please keep the response to this question tailored to details
of the scope only and no more than five sentences.
Weld County will provide project management for a regional trail study. Partner agencies include Firestone,
Longmont, and Mead. Weld County will contract with a consultant to conduct the study. Partner agencies will
provide input on the study.
11. What is the current status of the proposed scope as defined in Question 10 above? Note that overall project
readiness is addressed in more detail in Section D below.
Weld County has worked with partner agencies to define the scope of the study.
12. Would a smaller DRCOG-allocation than requested be acceptable, while
maintaining the original intent of the project?
Yes X No
If yes, smaller meaningful limits, size, service level, phases, or scopes, along with the cost, MUST be defined.
Smaller DRCOG funding request:
Outline the differences between the scope outlined above and the reduced scope:
Project Financial Information and Funding Request
(All funding amounts in $1,000s)
Total amount of Subregional Share Funding Request (in $1,000's)
(No less than $100,000 and not to exceed 90% of the total project cost)
Check box if requesting only state MMOF funds (requires minimum 50%
local funds)'
$900
Match Funds (in $1,000's)
List each funding source and contribution amount.
Contribution Amount
Weld County Local Match
Firestone Local Match
Longmont Local Match
Mead Local Match
$
$25
$25
$25
25
Total Match
(private, local, state, another subregion, or federal)
Project Total
% Contribution
to Overall Project
Total
$100 10.00%
$1,000
3%
3%
3%
3%
0%
0%
sonnes
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Notes:
Per CDOT action, the following jurisdictions are only required to provide 25% match on the MMOF funds: Englewood,
Jamestown, and Wheat Ridge.
The following jurisdictions are not required to provide a match on the MMOF funds: Federal Heights, Lakeside, Larkspur,
Sheridan, and Ward.
All sponsors will still be required to have 20% match on any added federal funds.
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Funding Breakdown (in $1,000s) (by program year)' (Total funding should match the Project Total from above)
DRCOG Requested Funds
CDOT or RTD Supplied
Funds
Local Funds (Funding
from sources other than
DRCOG, CDOT, or RTD)
Total Funding
Phase to be Initiated
Notes:
Affirmation:
FY 2023
$900
$100
FY 2024
FY 2025
$ $
$1,000 $0
Total
$900
$0
$100
$0 $1,000
Study Choose an item Choose an item
1. Fiscal years are October 1 through September 30 (e.g., FY 2023 is October 1, 2022 through September
30, 2023). The proposed funding plan is not guaranteed if the project is selected for funding. While
DRCOG will do everything it can to accommodate the applicants' request, final funding will be assigned
at DRCOG's discretion within fiscal constraint. Funding amounts must be provided in year of
expenditure dollars using a recommended 3% inflation factor.
2. Only enter funding in this line if CDOT and/or RTD specifically give permission via concurrence letters or
other written source.
By checking this box, the applicant's Chief Elected Official (Mayor or County Commission
Chair/City or County Manager/Agency Director) has certified it allows this application to
be submitted for potential DRCOG-allocated funding and will follow all local, DRCOG,
state, and federal policies and regulations if funding is awarded.
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Evaluation Questions
A. Subregional Impact of Proposed Project
WEIGHT
30%
Provide qualitative and quantitative responses to the following questions on the regional impact of the proposed
project. Be sure to provide all required information for each question. Quantitative data from DRCOG is available
here.
1. Why is this project subregionally important? Relevant quantitative data in your response is required.
A regional trail study is imporant in this area so that the multiple jurisdictions can coordinate improvements that
will link up existing trail systems. The existing trail network has missing pieces in this area due to the multiple
agencies that make up this region. Planning for future improvements in this area is neccesary to provide a
seemless regional trail network.
2. How will the proposed project address the specific transportation problem described in the ,Problem Statementi
(as submitted in Project Information, #8)? Relevant quantitative data in your response is required.
This study will allow for better communication and coordination between the involved agencies, which will help
to build out the regional trail network. Building out this trail network is important to the citizens of the
participating communities, especially nearby residents and students that attend Mead High School, which is
located on within the study area. This study will help to move non -motorized traffic off of WCR 26 and WCR 7.
Does the proposed project benefit multiple municipalities and/or subregions? If yes, which ones and how? Also
describe any funding partnerships (other subregions, regional agencies, municipalities, private, etc.) established
in association with this project.
The project will directly benefit Firestone, Longmont, Mead, and Weld County. The project will indirectly benefit
the Boulder County subregion. Funding partners are Firestone, Longmont, and Mead.
4. Describe how the project will improve access and mobility for each of the applicable disproportionately impacted
and environmental justice population groups identified in the table below. This data is available in the TIP Data
Tool.
Completing the below table and referencing relevant quantitative data in your response is required.
Use 2015-2019
American
Community
Survey Data
(In the TIP
Data Tool, use
a 0.5 mile
buffer)
DI and EJ Population Groups
Number within % mile
% of Total
a. Total population 6,900
b. Total households 2,730
c. Individuals of color 2,161
d. Low -Income households 106
e. Individuals with limited English proficiency 280
f. Adults age 65 and over 651
g. Children age 5-17 1,423
h. Individuals with a disability 211
i. Households without a motor vehicle 14
j. Households that are housing cost -burdened 370
Regional %
31% 33%
4% 9%
4% 3%
9% 13%
21% 16%
3% 9%
0% 5%
0% 32%
For Lines c. — i. use definitions in the DRCOG Title VI Implementation Plan. For Line j., as defined in C.R.S. 24-38.5-
302(3)(b)(l): "'cost -burdened' means a household that spends more than thirty percent of its income on housing."
Describe how this project will improve access and mobility for each of the applicable groups, including the
required quantitative analysis: All of the groups listed above will benefit from the built out trail network.
Specifically, children aged 5-17 will benefit from the trail network that extends from Mead High School to
Firestone and Longmont's trail systems. Households without a vehicle will have an additional option for
commuting.
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5. How will this project move the region toward achieving the shared regional transportation outcomes
established in Metro Vision?
• Improve the diversity and livability of communities. Livability will be improved in the region through a
more connected multimodal system. This promotes reinvestment in the existing community.
• Contain urban development in locations designated for urban growth and services. This project will
promote growth within the designated growth areas.
• Increase housing and employment in urban centers. This project will improve the regions trail facilities
which will help to drive growth in the urban centers.
• Improve and expand the region's multimodal transportation system, services, and connections. This
project will help to expand the multimodal transportation system and gives users by giving users more
transportation options.
• Operate, manage, and maintain a safe and reliable transportation system. The trail facilities will be
designed to improve safety on the existing roadway network by taking bicyclists off of the shoulder of
the road to a dedicated trail.
• Improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reduction of SOV trips through use of the
trail system will improve air quality.
• Connect people to natural resource and recreational areas. The study will help to connect people to
Union Reservoir and St Vrain State Park.
• Reduce the risk of hazards and their impact. This study will help to build out the trail network and
reduce hazards on the roadway.
• Increase access to amenities that support healthy, active choices. This study will help to build out the
trail network which will give the community additional options for outdoor activities.
• Improve transportation connections to health care facilities and service providers. The trail network will
help to give people additional transportation options when seeking healthcare.
• Diversify the region's housing stock. There will be more access to multimodal transportation for local
developments.
• Improve access to opportunity. Increased access to multimodal transportation will increase
opportunity.
• Improve the region's competitive position. Additional transportation options will improve the region's
competitive position.
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6. Describe how the project will improve access to and/or connectivity between DRCOG-defined urban centers,
multimodal corridors, mixed -use areas, Transit Oriented Development (transit near high -density development),
or locally defined priority growth areas. Items marked with an asterisk "*) below are available in the TIP Data
Tool.
• Is there a DRCOG designated urban center within Y2 mile of the project limits?*
Yes x No If yes, please provide the name:
• Does the project connect two or more urban centers?*
Yes LX No If yes, please provide the names:
• Is there a transit stop or station within 1/2 mile of the project limits?*
Bus stop: Yes X No If yes, how many?
Rail station: Yes X No If yes, how many?
• Is the project in a locally -defined priority growth and development area?
Yes V No
If yes, provide a link to the relevant planning document:
If yes, provide how the area is defined in the relevant planning document:
• Is the project in an area with zoning that supports compact, mixed -use development patterns and a
variety of housing options?
Yes No If yes, please provide the zoning district designation(s):
Provide households and employment data*
Households within 1/2 mile
Jobs within /2 mile
Household density (per acre) within /z mile
Job density (per acre) within /2 mile
2020
2,730
3,876
0.19
0.36
2050
7,370
5423
0.47
0.44
Describe how this project will improve access to and/or connectivity between the above identified areas,
including the required quantitative analysis:
The trail network will improve connectivity in the region, which will improve access to urban centers. One goal of
the study is to better connect the trail networks of Firestone, Mead, and Longmont.
7. Describe how this project will improve access and connections to key employment centers or regional
destinations, including health services; commerce, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities; or other
important community resources. In your answer, define the key destination(s) and clearly explain how the
project improves access and/or connectivity.
Trail connectivity between Firestone, Mead, and Longmont will be improved as the network outlined in the study
is constructed. Improving the multimodal transportation system in this region will help to connect people to
regional destinations.
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B. MVRTP Priorities
WEIGHT SO%0
• Qualitative and quantitative responses are REQUIRED for the following items on how the proposed project
contributes to the project and program investment priorities in the adopted 2050 Metro Vision Regional
Transportation Plan. To be considered for full points, you must fully answer all parts of the question, including
incorporating quantitative data into your answer. (see scoring section for details). Quantitative data from DRCOG
is available here.
• Checkboxes and data tables help to provide context and guide responses, but do not account for the full range of
potential improvements and are not directly scored, but are required to be completed.
• Not all proposed projects will necessarily be able to answer all questions, however it is in the applicant's interest to
address as many priority areas as possible.
Provide improved travel options for all modes.
Multimodal (drawn from 2050 MVRTP priorities; federal travel time reliability, infrastructure condition, & transit asset management performance
measures; & Metro Vision ob.ective 4)
Mobility Examples of Project Elements: combinations of improvements that support options for a broad range of users, such as complete
streets improvements, or a bicycle/pedestrian access to transit, etc.
How does this project help increase mobility choices for people, goods, and/or services? Note that any roadway
operational improvements must be on the DRCOG Regional Roadway System and/or Regional Managed Lanes
System.
• What modes will project improvements directly address?
Walking ►.1 Bicycling Transit Roadway Operations
Other:
• List the elements of this project which will address the above modes (i.e., sidewalk, shared use path, bus stop
improvements, signal interconnection, etc.):
• Will the completed project be a complete street as described in the Regional Complete Streets Toolkit? This data
is available in the TIP Data Tool.
Yes X No If yes, describe how it implements the Toolkit's strategies in your response.
• Does this project improve travel time reliability?
Yes No
X
• Does this project improve asset management of active transportation facilities and/or transit vehicle fleets?
Yes x No
• Does this project implement resilient infrastructure that helps the region mitigate natural and/or human -made
hazards?
Yes No
X
Describe how this project increases mobility choices for all users, include quantitative information, including any
items referenced above, in your response:
This project will give users a detached trail that will connect St. Vrain State Park, Union Reservoir, Mead High
School and other area destinations. This trail connection will help to increase the quality and quantity of trails in
the area. This study will help to provide new off-street alternative transportation options and will help to
increase the capacity of public transit and extending the reach of current transit operations.
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Air Quality
Improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
(drawn from 2050 MVRTP priorities; state greenhouse gas rulemakig; federal congestion & emissions reduction performance measures;
Metro Vision objectives 2, 3, & 6a)
Examples of Project Elements: active transportation, transit, or TDM elements; vehicle operational improvements; electric vehicle
supportive infrastructure; etc.
How does this project help reduce congestion and air pollutants, including but not limited to, carbon monoxide,
ground -level ozone precursors, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions?
• Does this project reduce congestion?
X
Yes No
• Does this project reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)?
Yes No
• Does this project reduce single -occupant vehicle (SOV) travel?
71Yes No
Emissions Reduced
(kg/day)
Co
NOx
0.00 0.00
VOCs
PM 10
0.00 0.00
Use the FHWA CMAQ Calculators or a similar reasonable methodology to determine emissions reduced. Base your calculations on the
year of opening. Please attach a screenshot of your work (such as the FHWA calculator showing the inputs and outputs) as part of your
submittal packet.
Note: if not using the FHW.4 Calculators, please note your methodology in your narrative below.
Describe how this project reduces air pollutants, include quantitative information, including any items referenced
above, in your response:
This application is for a study. Specific emission reductions from the study can not be identified at this time.
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Regional
Transit
Expand and improve the region's transit network.
(drawn from 2050 MVRTP priorities, Coordinated Transit Plan, RTD's Regional Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study)
Examples of Project Elements: transit lanes, station improvements, new/expanded service, etc.
Note: For any project with transit elements, the sponsor must coordinate with RTD to ensure RTD agrees to the scope and cost. Be sure to
include RTD's concurrence in your application submittal.
How does this project improve connections to or expand the region's transit system, as outlined in the 2050
MVRTP? Note that rapid transit improvements must be on the Regional Rapid Transit System. Items marked with
an asterisk (*: below are available in the TIP Data Tool.
• Does this project implement a portion of the regional bus rapid transit (BRT) network?*
Yes X No If yes, which specific corridor will this project focus on?
• Does this project involve a regional transit planning corridor?*
Yes x No If yes, which specific corridor will this project focus on?
• Does this project implement a mobility hub as defined in the 2050 MVRTP?
Yes d{ No
• Does this project improve connections between transit and other modes?
N Yes No If yes, please describe in your response.
• Is this project adding new or expanded transit service?
Yes M No If yes, who will operate the service?
• Does this project add and/or improve transit service to or within a DRCOG-defined urban center?*
Yes No If yes, provide the name of the urban center:
Describe how this project improves connections to or expands the region's transit system, include quantitative
information, including any items referenced above, in your response:
This study will help to provide new off-street alternative transportation options and will help to increase the
capacity of public transit and extending the reach of current transit operations.
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Safety
Increase the safety for all users of the transportation system.
(drawn from 2050 MVRTP priorities, Taking Action on Regional Vision Zero, CDOT Strategic Transportation Safety Plan, & federal safety
performance measures)
Examples of Project Elements: bike/pedestrian crossing improvements, vehicle crash countermeasures, traffic calming, etc.
How does this project implement safety improvements (roadway, active transportation facility, etc.), particularly
improvements in line with the recommendations in Taking Action on Regional Vision Zero? Note that any
improvements on roadways must be on the DRCOG Regional Roadway System. Items marked with an asterisk (*)
below are available in the TIP Data Tool.
• Does this project address a location on the DRCOG High -Injury Network or Critical Corridors or corridors defined
in a local Vision Zero or equivalent safety plan?*
Yes x No
• Does this project implement a safety countermeasure listed in the countermeasure glossary?
Yes No
Provide the current number of crashes involving motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians*
(using the 2015-2019 period - in the TIP Data Tool, use a 0.02 mile buffer of your project)
NOTE: if constructing a new facility, report crashes along closest existing alternative route
Fatal crashes
Serious Injury crashes
Other Injury crashes
Property Damage Only crashes
0
0
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Estimated reduction in crashes applicable to the project scope
(per the five-year period used above)
Fatal crashes reduced
Serious Injury crashes reduced
Other Injury crashes reduced
Property Damage Only crashes reduced
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Sponsor must use industry accepted crash
reduction factors (CRF) or accident
modification factor (AMF) practices (e.g.,
NCHRP Project 17-25, NCHRP Report 617, oi
DiExSys methodology).
Provide the methodology below:
Describe how this project will improve safety, include quantitative information, including any items referenced
above, in your response:
Providing an off-street alternative transportation options will help to improve safety in the region by taking
bicyclists and pedestrians off of the shoulders of the county roads.
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Freight
Maintain efficient movement of goods within and beyond the region.
(drawn from 2050 MVRTP priorities; Regional Multimodal Freight Plan; Colorado Freight Plan, federal freight reliability performance
measure; Metro Vision objective 14)
Examples of Project Elements: roadway operational improvements, etc.
How does this project improve the efficient movement of goods, specifically improvements identified in the Regional
Multimodal Freight Plan? Note that any improvements on roadways must be on the DRCOG Regional Roadway
System. Items marked with an asterisk '*; below are available in the TIP Data Tool.
• Is this project located in or impact access to a Freight Focus Area?*
Yes No If yes, please provide the name:
• Is the project located on the Tier 1 or Tier 2 Regional Highway Freight Vision Network?*
Yes No
• If this project is located in a Freight Focus Area does it address the relevant Needs and Issues identified in the Plan
(see text located within each Focus Area)?
Yes X No If yes, please describe in your response.
• Check any items from the Inventory of Current Needs which this project will address:
Truck Crash Location Rail Crossing Safety (eligible locations)
Truck Delay Truck Reliability
Please provide the location(s) being addressed:
• Does this project include any innovative or non-traditional freight supportive elements (i.e., curb management
strategies, cargo bike supportive infrastructure, etc.)?
Yes X No If yes, please describe in your response.
Describe how this project will improve the movement of goods, include quantitative information, including any
items referenced above, in your response:
Improvements for freight movement are negligible.
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Active
Transportation
CApana dflU ennance active tranSpvrtdLivn travel options.
(drawn from 2050 MVRTPpriorities; Denver Regional Active Transportation Plan; & Metro Vision objectives 10 & 13)
Examples of Project Elements: shared use paths, sidewalks, regional trails, grade separations, etc.
How does this project help expand the active transportation network, close gaps, improve comfort, and/or improve
connections to key destinations, particularly improvements in line with the recommendations in the Denver Regional
Active Transportation Plan? Items marked with an asterisk (*) below are available in the TIP Data Tool.
• Does this project close a gap or extend a facility on a Regional Active Transportation Corridor or locally -defined
priority corridor?*
Yes No
• Does this project improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity in a pedestrian focus area?*
Yes No
• Does this project improve active transportation choices in a short trip opportunity zone?*
Yes No
• Does this project include a high -comfort bikeway (like a sidepath, shared -use path, separated bike lane, bicycle
boulevard
Yes
7
No If yes, please describe in your response.
Bicycle Use
NOTE: if constructing a new facility, report bike usage along closest existing alternative route
1. Current Average Single Weekday Bicyclists:
Bicycle Use Calculations
Year
of Opening
2050
Weekday Estimate
2. Enter estimated additional average weekday one-way bicycle trips on the facility
after project is completed.
3. Enter number of the bicycle trips (in #2 above) that will be diverting from a
different bicycling route.
(Example: {#2 X 50%} or other percent, if justified on line 10 below)
4. = Initial number of new bicycle trips from project (#2 —#3)
1. Enter number of the new trips produced (from #4 above) that are replacing a trip
made by another non-SOV mode (bus, carpool, vanpool, bike, etc.).
(Example: {#4 X 30%} (or other percent, if justified on line 10 below)
5. = Number of SOV trips reduced per day (#4 - #5)
6. Enter the value of {#6 x 2 miles}. (= the VMT reduced per day)
(Values other than 2 miles must be justified by sponsor on line 10 below)
0.00
0
0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00
0.00
7. = Number of pounds GHG emissions reduced (#7 x 0.95 lbs.)
8. If values would be distinctly greater for weekends, describe the magnitude of difference:
9. If different values other than the suggested are used, please explain here:
0.00 0.00
Pedestrian Use
NOTE: if constructing a new facility, report pedestrian usage along closest existing alternative route
2. Current Average Single Weekday Pedestrians (including users of non -pedaled
devices such as scooters and wheelchairs):
Pedestrian Use Calculations
Year
of Opening
2050
Weekday Estimate
3. Enter estimated additional average weekday pedestrian one-way trips on the
facility after project is completed
4. Enter number of the new pedestrian trips (in #2 above) that will be diverting from
a different walking route
(Example: {#2 X 50%} or other percent, if justified on line 10 below)
5. = Number of new trips from project (#2 — #3)
6. Enter number of the new trips produced (from #4 above) that are replacing a trip
made by another non-SOV mode (bus, carpool, vanpool, bike, etc.).
(Example: {#4 X 30%} or other percent, if justified on line 10 below)
0
0 0
0.00 0.00
7. = Number of SOV trips reduced per day (#4 - #5)
0.00 0.00
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8. Enter the value of {#6 x .4 miles}. (= the VMT reduced per day)
(Values other than .4 miles must be justified by sponsor on line 10 below)
9. = Number of pounds GHG emissions reduced (#7 x 0.95 lbs.)
10. If values would be distinctly greater for weekends, describe the magnitude of difference:
11. If different values other than the suggested are used, please explain here:
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00
Describe how this project will expand the active transportation network, close gaps, improve comfort, and/or
improve connections to key destinations, include quantitative information, including any items referenced above,
in your response:
The study will help local agencies build out the active transportation network. Currently there is a gap in active
transportation network that this study looks to address. The study will give local agencies a tool that will assist in
the buildout of the trail system.
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C. Project Leveraging
What percent of outside funding sources (non-
Subregional Share funding) does this project
have?
(number will automatically calculate based on values entered
in the Funding Request table)
10.00%
WEIGHT
10%
60%+ outside funding sources 5 pts
50-59.9% 4 pts
40-49.9% 3 pts
20-39.9% 2 pts
10.1-19.9% 1 pt
10% 0 pts
D. Project Readiness
WEIGHT
10%
Provide responses to the following items to demonstrate the readiness of the project. DRCOG is prioritizing those
projects that have a higher likelihood to move forward in a timely manner and are less likely to experience a
delay.
Section 1. Avoiding Pitfalls and Roadblocks
a. Has a licensed engineer (CDOT, consultant, local agency, etc.) reviewed the impact the proposed project will
have on utilities, railroads, ROW, historic and environmental resources, etc. and have those impacts and pitfalls
been mitigated as much as possible to date before this submittal?
Yes X No N/A (for projects which do not require engineering services)
If yes, please type in the engineer's name below which certifies their review and that impacts have been
evaluated and mitigated as much as possible before your application is submitted:
Please describe the status to date on each, including 1) anticipated/known pitfalls/roadblocks, and 2) mitigation
activities taken to date:
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}
,)
Utilities:
Railroad:
Right -of -Way:
Environmental/Historic:
Other:
b. Is this application for a single project phase only (i.e., design, environmental, ROW acquisition, construction only,
study, bus service, equipment purchase, etc.)?
Yes 7 No
If yes, are the other prerequisite phases complete? Yes No N/A
If this project is for construction, please note the NEPA status: Choose an item
c. Has all required ROW been identified? Yes No N/A
Has all required ROW already been acquired and cleared by CDOT?
Yes 7 No
x
N/A
d. Based on the current status provided in Project Information, question 11, do you foresee being able to execute
your IGA by October 1 of your first year of funding (or if requesting first year funding, beginning discussions on
your IGA as soon as possible), so you can begin your project on time?
Yes No
X
Does your agency have the appropriate staff available to work on this project? 7 Yes
If yes, are they knowledgeable with the federal -aid process? X Yes No
No
e. Have other stakeholders in your project been identified and involved in project development?
Yes No N/A
If yes, who are the stakeholders? Firestone, Longmont and Mead
x
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Please provide any additional details on any of the items in Section 1, if applicable.
Section 2. Local Match
a. Is all the local match identified in your application currently available, and if a partnering agency is also
committing match, do you have a commitment letter?
Yes No
Please describe:
b. Is all funding for this project currently identified in the sponsor agency's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)?
Yes x No
Please describe:
Funding will come from general fund.
Section 3. Public Support
a. Has the proposed project previously been through a public review process (public comment period, public
hearing, etc.)?
Yes N No
b. Has the public had access to translated project materials in relevant languages for the local community?
Yes lx: No
Please describe:
c. Have any adjacent property owners to the proposed project been contacted and provided with the initial project
concept?
Yes X No N/A
Please provide any additional details on the items in Section 3, if applicable.
Submit completed applications through the TIP Data Hub no later than 3pm on June 24, 2022.
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Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Name*
DENVER REGIONAL. COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT
Entity ID*
X00001527
Contract Name*
DRCOG GRANT APPLICATION FOR A MULTI -USE TRAIL
STUDY - WCR 26
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
❑ New Entity?
Contract ID
6023
Contract Lead*
EPI N KHAM
Contract Lead Email
epinkham@co.weld.co.us
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description'
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO DRCOG FOR FUNDING A TRAIL STUDY ALONG WCR 26. PARTNERS IN THE APPLICATION INCLUDE
LONGMONT, FIRESTONE, AND MEAD.
Contract Description 2
Contract Type*
GRANT
Amount*
$0.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
NO
Grant
YES
IGA
YES
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Department Email
CM-
PublicWorks@weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM-PublicWorks-
DeptHeadreldgov.corn
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COU NTYATTORNEY@WELDG
OV.COM
Grant Deadline Date
IGA Deadline Date
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
IF this is part of a MA enter MSA Contract ID
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date*
06/22112022
Due Date.
06/18/2022
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
HAD
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included?
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not m
OnBase
On Gt L)at 5;
Effective Date
ermination Notice Period
Info
Contact Name
Purchasing Approver
Approval Pie
Department Head
JAY MCDONALD
DH Approved Date
06/20/2022
Final Apps
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
06/22/2022
Originator
EPINKHAM
Contact Type.
Review Date'
06/15/2023
Committed Delivery Date
Contact Email
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATf ELLI
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
06/12/2024
Contact Phone 1
Purchasing Approved Date
Finance Approved Date
06/21/2022
Tyler Ref
AG 062222
Legal Counsel
BRUCE BARKER
Contact Phone 2
Legal Counsel Approved Date
06,/2112022
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