Agenda Date: 03/03/2020
Subject:
Title
Resolution 14-2020: Approving an IGA with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study on US-85, between C-470 and I-25/Alameda, including the City of Littleton and provide a financial contribution for the study
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Prepared by:
Keith Reester, Public Works Director
PURPOSE:
Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to participate in a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study for US-85.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Keith Reester, Public Works Director
Additional Presenter(s):
SUMMARY:
Over the past three years the city of Littleton has worked to develop a multijurisdictional partnership of all entities along US-85, Santa Fe Blvd, from Alameda to C-470 to support completing a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to develop future scenarios for improvements to the corridor. The PEL process involves municipal and public engagement to assess and prioritize alternatives. The PEL will allow the highest priority projects to then proceed to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and clearance allowing for future state and federal funding to be applied to construct improvements. The PEL seeks to balance needs and alternatives to establish a strategic approach to corridor improvements and management.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
City Council and the Transportation and Mobility Board have been updated throughout the collaborative process to get to this project initiation point. The project will be led by CDOT with an advisory team of partner jurisdictions.
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
The PEL is a significant step forward in aligning community needs with public improvements necessary in the Santa Fe corridor. Littleton is uniquely positioned for this project having recently completed the Envision Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan projects. The two plans will the city to clearly enuncia...
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