Agenda Date: 08/01/2017
Subject:
Title
A resolution supporting a joint project with the Colorado Department of Transportation, Arapahoe County, City of Englewood, City of Sheridan and the City and County of Denver to complete a Planning and Environmental Linkages study for Santa Fe Drive (United States Highway 85) from Colorado 470 to Interstate 25
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Presented By:
Keith Reester, Acting Public Works Director
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support the pursuit of an agreement for a joint project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) , Arapahoe County, City of Englewood, City of Sheridan, and the City and County of Denver to complete a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study for Santa Fe Drive (US 85) from Colorado 470 (C-470) to Interstate 25 (I-25)?
BACKGROUND:
US 85 from C-470 to I-25 is a major regional transportation corridor in the Denver metro area. The municipal jurisdictions along this corridor have a vested interest in assuring sound transportation, environmental and economic planning along this regionally significant corridor. Traffic volumes and development along the corridor have increased significantly in the past decade. Traffic congestion is an issue that frequently ranks high on resident surveys. Increased population growth in the metro area and higher density land use along the corridor also place additional strain on the transportation system.
A PEL study represents an approach to transportation decision making that considers environmental, community and economic goals early in the planning stage and carries them through project development, design, and construction. A PEL is a process to identify transportation issues and environmental concerns in a large corridor, or in a specific location. It is generally conducted before any project construction funding is identified, and before specific problems and solutions are known. A PEL study is intended to lead to better decision-making and reduce duplicatio...
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