SUBJECT:
Title
Transportation System Update
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): John Firouzi, Transportation & Mobility Manager
Isaac Lopez, Streets Superintendent
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Miguel Aguilar, Sr. Transportation Planner
Nick Wagner, Transportation Engineer
Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 90 minutes
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For time estimate: please put 0 for Consent items.
Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
NA
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Informational-
This will be an update on the Transportation System with a focus on the TMP and O&M practices:
1. Taking Lasting Care (TLC) Maintenance Philosophy
2. Fiscally Constrained Project Prioritization
3. Vision Zero Safety Policy
4. Continuous Improvement
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Informational- Staff will present on the current planning, maintenance, and resource management practices related to current and future transportation demand.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Multimodal Transportation Plan - Traffic is a focal point of community interests as it relates to quality of life, safety, access and mobility. The TMP creates a Vision based on a “multimodal” approach to provide mobility options and address environmental impacts.
• Fiscally Constrained Approach - The Transportation Division takes a customer centric and data-driven approach to transportation realities. Regional investments, developer requirements, and Town projects are prioritized to establish a budget-based approach.
• Performance Tracking - The Transportation Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams use a variety of tools to assess existing and future conditions to ensure a well-maintained and functioning transportation system. The performance metrics and tracking tools will be demonstrated as part of the status update.
• Strategic Topics - Staff will help facilitate a strategic discussion on transportation interests. The team will share transportation recommendations that support community resiliency, population growth, and financial risk management.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie, along with the region, has experienced significant population growth at a rapid rate in recent years that has triggered concerns related to traffic congestion, safety, and sustainability. To guide private development and public investment projects, the Transportation Division updated the Transportation Mobility Plan (TMP) in 2024 in alignment with other planning documents to support the buildout of a balanced transportation system over a 25-year outlook.
The presentation will report on the state of the current Transportation System by demonstrating the software and methodologies used to support Planning, Operations, Safety, and Maintenance. The technical team will share details on the data and customer feedback tools that are part of the analysis process while identifying the existing parameters (dials) available to adjust when trends or demands change.
Ultimately, the presentation is informational and will provide an opportunity for Council to ask questions, share thoughts, and discuss perspectives with the transportation system. Key staff members from the Transportation Division will be available to provide context, present trade-offs, and support the discussion.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☒ Attractive Community Amenities
☒ Engaged and Diverse Community
☒ Prosperous Economy
☒ Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
☒ Small Town Feel
☒ Safe and Healthy Community
☒ Effective Governance
☒ Environmentally Sustainable
☒ Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Presentation