FasTracks Local Optimization (FLO) Work

 For larger version, open the  "FLO Summary, including the Path Forward graphic" document below. 

Project Status/Update:

The FLO Committee met on March, 21 2008 as part of their biannual check-in on progress for getting ready for FasTracks. The major topics on the agenda included:

• Since the committee last met, a number of the participating agencies have adopted plans related to climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The committee considered opportunities in this area and their connections to the FLO process.
• Previous FLO materials had focused on programs and projects but had not focused on potential policy changes. With increasing limits on the ability to fund programs and projects, the committee considered a variety of policy initiatives that would support progress toward the city's vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and GHG reduction goals.
• Review of a slightly updated project list and updated funding levels.
• The committee also provided feedback on the City of Boulder Transportation Division's materials that was presented within the Tuesday, April 8, 2008 City Council Study Session on the "Climate Action Plan, Transportation and Renewable Energy Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions."

The FasTracks Local Optimization (FLO) work program is an effort to ensure that the city and the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) fully respond to the passage of FasTracks and the coming regional transportation investments. It is the future transportation system in Boulder that integrates the regional rail and bus rapid transit facilities, expected to be on line in 2014/2016.

In 2005, the FLO committee was created with key community partners such as city staff, City Council, Transportation Advisory Board, RTD, University of Colorado, Boulder County, local business owners and interest groups such as the Sierra Club and PLAN Boulder.

The FLO committee created a "To Do" list of projects, programs and services needed to be in place by 2014 and 2016, and also noted early action items for successful outcomes.  Organizations within the committee will be working on their early action items and getting ready for the commuter rail and Bus Rapid Transit improvements to be in place in 2014 and 2016.    

Given that the city's latest update to its TMP was developed in 2003 prior to the passage of the FasTracks program, and that the FasTracks improvements will be constructed before the TMP's horizon of 2025, staff has reviewed the TMP to ensure that Boulder's local transportation infrastructure, programs and services mesh seamlessly with the FasTracks improvements.

At the May 29, 2007 City Council Study Session, staff presented the project list, cost estimates and an update on the new transportation financial situation which influences the city's ability to implement the project list.  City Council supported the following next steps:

• Amend the TMP with FLO modified fiscally constrained  and action plan project lists;
• Explore new funding sources for transportation projects and programs.

The FLO Committee will continue to meet biannually to track progress.

• March 21, 2008 Meeting
  •   Agenda
  •  February 2008 FLO Action Plan
  •  Policy Implementation Table
  •  Boulder County Sustainable Energy Plan Executive Summary
  •  Colorado Climate Action Plan Executive Summary
  •  Climate Action Plan Executive Summary and Transportation section
• April 5, 2007 Meeting
  •  FLO Priorities List
  • Intermodal Center
    •  14th/Walnut Preliminary Ideas
    •  Broadway/Euclid Preliminary Ideas
  •  Multimodal FLO Action Plan
  •  Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
  •  MAP - Proposed New or Enhanced Local Transit Service - Access to Bus Rapid Transit by One Local Transit Stop
  •  MAP - Proposed New or Enhanced Local Transit Service - Access to Rail by One Local Transit Stop
• Feb. 15, 2007 Open House
  •  Background information and comment form
  •  Feedback Received
  • Intermodal Facilities
    •  List of current and future transit facilities
    •  Broadway at Euclid transit stop - Issues, Opportunities and Constraints
    •  14th Street at Walnut - Downtown Transit Stop - Issues, Opportunities and Constraints
  • Local Transit Enhancements
    •  Existing Service Frequencies
    •  FLO action plan frequencies 
  • Multimodal Connections
    •  FLO action plan list of projects
    •  TMP vision plan of all projects
  • Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
    •  TDM Tools Presentation
    •  Eco Pass Program
• Nov. 1, 2006 Open House
  •  Nov. 1 Meeting - Public Feedback
  •  FLO Handout
  •  FLO PowerPoint Presentation
  • Intermodal Facilities  Maps and  Guiding Principles Criteria
  •  Local Transit Service Enhancements and Guiding Principle Criteria
  •  Multimodal Guiding Principles and Criteria
  •  Pass Program Maps
  •  Map of Multimodal Corridor Segments

 Aug. 15, 2006 memorandum to City Council 36.29 Kb

 FLO Summary, including the Path Forward graphic 433.17 Kb

Send us your feedback on the FasTracks Local Optimization Work Program.

For more information, contact Noreen Walsh (303) 441-3266 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Or visit RTD's FasTracks Web site.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 August 2009 07:58