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Staff said the Safer Streets materials showed more than 90 potential actions and stressed the city’s limited staff and funding capacity for simultaneous projects. “The load capacity has been a big topic…just realizing that the level of projects we have set out to do is unsustainable long term, from a staff capacity, from a funding capacity,” a staff presenter said.

Board members and public commenters praised specific pilots — including practice parks and small-scale education programs — while urging clearer commitments. One board member said the public had interpreted parts of the presentation as promises rather than an inventory of activities to be prioritized later. “When we go back to council, typically, it’s February time frame when we really talk about…what we are going to be doing over the next year,” a staff presenter said.

Staff reviewed proposed performance indicators for culture change and engagement: tracking event counts, participation in safety education, communications reach, percentage of students walking or biking to school and mode split from census data. The indicators were not part of the public presentation, staff said, but will be used to track progress and can be refined.

Discussion also covered coordination with Littleton Public Schools on student travel surveys, inclusion of Safer Streets projects in capital planning and the need to sequence work with the larger Transportation Master Plan update so projects align with staffing and funding.

Why it matters: Safer Streets is intended to reduce traffic injuries and change travel behavior through programmatic work and infrastructure. Board members urged staff to set a prioritized, achievable short list of work to increase public confidence and ensure city resources are not over-committed.

Next steps: Staff said they will return with refined priorities and suggested the February council update to propose an annual promise list. Staff also noted potential budget requests for engagement staff and a public-works communications position to maintain outreach for Safety Streets and other projects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Transportation & Mobility Board - 8/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff recapped the Safer Streets presentation and answered board concerns about implementation capacity, prioritization of 90+ actions, KPIs and how Safer Streets will align with the Transportation Master Plan update.","taxTitle","Littleton City, Arapahoe County, Colorado","taxId",52180,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6457977,"Seniors urge Littleton to restore and clarify omnibus shopping shuttle service",645,125000,770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219&start=125&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219/thumbnail_125000.jpg","/articles/6457977/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Seniors-urge-Littleton-to-restore-and-clarify-omnibus-shopping-shuttle-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457977-4546802516cf4ede3b4b7276c7ffda5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167692&Signature=HQeDQHZSBHJne4vGn0P3YRctKM3cuVrK1EvJHnu07m54d2ZeK-PKMDc3-7Lk4LkWhf9NnhOpv4Kdw5cp~6MuI5oo0qhnciL4bHoSe71SUt2PhNy78WxvtaR9blLJM6SglkkkLs1jCw0BLRtMhvrxlieD7UmhxrNo0tcJIfsf2WFieCEOSgjKwsOM400PcLa1hEBCv86YWLdoLM2tteUF-tG8aqCoMflD4hsmbs9E-bafNAjpO1~MitpkMBNCOYtK8T~4pAPgR2sW14AG8ngP78IQD1H7AdliX9PySt1bU-CooHgSnfdn5xNzoCDCfoRkq9hKpWIVvuXECnLzVBjTXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Connie Cantrell, Robin Bernstein and other Littleton residents told the Transportation Building Board on Aug. 2025 that the city’s omnibus shopping shuttle is unreliable for older riders and that the city should restore a regular circulator service.

Speakers described missed pickups, short-notice departures and inconsistent service areas. “They came 15 minutes early and the driver when I came out…told me to quit arguing with him,” said Connie Cantrell, who identified herself as a Second District resident. Barbara Wisniewski and Pam Chapar also described trips where drivers said stops were not covered even though advertised in a city flyer.

The commenters contrasted the omnibus with Via Mobility — which several residents called a higher-level paratransit provider with long waiting lists — and said many seniors depend on the omnibus to reach grocery stores, medical appointments and community centers. “If you’re dealing with seniors, having the same ride coming at the same time that you can count on and that you don’t have to set up a reservation” matters, Cantrell said.

Board members and staff acknowledged the concerns during public comment and said the issue could be folded into upcoming service and TMP-related conversations. A staff member confirmed the omnibus schedule and service area have led to confusion: several residents reported receiving conflicting information when checking whether particular destinations were covered.

Why it matters: commenters said the omnibus serves residents who cannot access Via Mobility because of long wait lists and who rely on consistent, easy-to-use shopping service. Several urged the board to consider a small circulator or “shopping cart” shuttle and to coordinate with regional providers to reduce gaps in service.

Details and clarifications: Residents said they must call the omnibus a day in advance, that some rides begin and end within Littleton city limits only, and that riders have been denied onboard registration when they arrived with the group. One resident said Via Mobility’s wait list is “years” long and that some counties allow enrollment while others do not.

Next steps and context: Board members said they will include omnibus and micro-transit options in future discussions about transit alternatives and the Transportation Master Plan update. Staff suggested including the omnibus in sections on first-/last-mile transit options and in grant- or pilot-project discussions.","Multiple residents told the Transportation Building Board that Littleton’s omnibus/paratransit shopping shuttle is unreliable, restricts service area, and needs clearer communication; several asked staff to explore links with Via Mobility and a dedicated circulator.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6457960,"City launches construction map to show road and trail impacts; staff aim to expand context pages",512,6535000,7047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219&start=6535&end=7047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219/thumbnail_6535000.jpg","/articles/6457960/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/City-launches-construction-map-to-show-road-and-trail-impacts-staff-aim-to-expand-context-pages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457960-8f5106d959fa0838c918a91f64573469/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167692&Signature=ImElYey-5-Y5K2xXcnsi1OIYdHBOVT4GnivYS3z0wRmNZGwfNA~MqlzHLeZ2pM~ZN7pmMGtg0prNxLA~iIGfUKkCiL1nrrOLGY5U97PSOHy9sHyd5hes5KkJ0lrN~v9qk3hLbNDCJurm7ILuQe3TKbWe4BWOppMv79qa81jqFXLDfT1eJXIodHZFKUed0r8KGuYLajX4PFVmLUMz8fDJw26cUIRM7CxeGJcbQi-Cazu~66~zEovlUt9n-TmcGCvmMzSRsJttxQqHMDt3nCtvcvPJUkBhpCWKIRuvsO91YMZxaOChwoFHegRwCtetpRHarwuTqwwwuiEWilqz4wKjGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff demonstrated a new public-facing construction impacts map — nicknamed the “cone zone” portal — at the Transportation Building Board’s Aug. 2025 meeting and said the tool lists active road and trail closures with links to project pages.

The portal, launched earlier in the summer, displays a GIS map of current traffic and trail impacts alongside a project list. Staff said the map initially replaced a drop-down list and that it now offers pop-up links to project web pages where more details can be found. The intent is to improve transparency about closures and construction sequencing.

Board members and staff discussed expanding the portal’s content to provide more context — for example, a short explanatory paragraph about why a project is happening and how it ties to the city’s broader plans, plus QR-code signage at construction sites so passersby can link directly to the project page.

Why it matters: Staff said clearer public communication about road and trail construction will help residents understand timelines and reduce confusion. Staff and the board also noted the portal is one component in a larger plan to improve project tracking and public information, which may include an internal project-management information system later.

Next steps: Staff plan to continue populating the portal with active projects, add links to existing project pages and coordinate with the city communications team about messaging and signage.","Public works launched an interactive construction-impact map that lists current road and trail closures; staff said the tool will link to project pages and may be expanded with explanatory materials and QR-coded signage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6457963,"Staff outlines Transportation Master Plan update: scope, timeline and public engagement",1820,4307000,6127000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219&start=4307&end=6127","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219/thumbnail_4307000.jpg","/articles/6457963/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Staff-outlines-Transportation-Master-Plan-update-scope-timeline-and-public-engagement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457963-7312fdd96b07ce5a268fd89664b1b922/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167692&Signature=BO5XoXSG1wZxjO6ItFAswQvnHYFAiHQrOh35AuCDcvZ9uJg537~gbs1b76wrgHQhvUGvY76vcVAL9x5GYSaUtE~bJDwCI-1CN3OnMzW5RtKXeQualyJCvkx9b3SxIOi4X3~kXoBQRHlwQogdD3ibDiwpknzOkEMxaKwyPYx4Tw~qY7RVUkFMLU4ukkyeuNWfn4E5ci2VQkDRFb6qTnwwf0H19x9Vnk1tUyyHV0pPsQ8rxHDK-~KJg7474EzUmTOlb6ZA6coImT5a-LlFOS0WYz6YDdrs5mdYVQ95PLV2ljCtl-VGN~wkBSGmvCvsiL3pKzjYvzV~DRa39Rkug~V44w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City transportation staff presented a plan for the 2026 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update at the Transportation Building Board meeting in Aug. 2025, describing scope, stakeholder coordination and a proposed procurement and engagement timeline.

Staff said the TMP update will be larger than the prior plan because it must incorporate additional public engagement that accompanied the previous ‘envision’ process. The update is expected to examine eight topic areas: safety, multimodal analysis, equity and inclusive access, transit and emerging mobility, culture change and education, climate/sustainability, implementation tools and prioritization, and public/stakeholder engagement.

Schedule and procurement: staff outlined an RFP development window of roughly three to six months, solicitation and proposal review for three to six months, and an anticipated consultant-managed project of about two years from kickoff. Staff suggested a reasonable kickoff date near July 1, 2026, and a mid-2028 target for a completed plan, subject to council approvals and budget timing.

Staff emphasized the need to match the TMP’s ambitions to city staffing and funding. A new executive oversight committee and a proposed project-management information system were described as tools to coordinate citywide resources and make project delivery more predictable. Staff also noted potential budget requests for additional communications and engagement capacity.

Board members urged explicit prioritization and clearer definitions of equity and success metrics. Staff described proposed KPIs for related initiatives (e.g., Safer Streets) and suggested that consultant work would produce prioritized lists, implementation timelines and cost modeling to help council evaluate trade-offs.

Why it matters: The TMP sets the city’s multimodal priorities, guides capital investments and informs grant applications. Board members said clearer prioritization and measurable goals will aid public communication and future funding requests.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the RFP scope, coordinate internal department review and submit a memo and study-session request to the city manager’s office; council approval will be required for consultant contracting and budget commitments.","Staff described the planned TMP update, its expanded scope, staffing needs, phased engagement and an estimated two-year project timeline, and board members urged clearer prioritization, equity considerations and measurable performance tracking.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6457968,"City outlines $3.3 million County Line trail connection, seeks $630,000 local match",1624,2704000,4328000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219&start=2704&end=4328","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824534-c96aad64bb35ab9d8a5b376c78958219/thumbnail_2704000.jpg","/articles/6457968/Littleton-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/City-outlines-33-million-County-Line-trail-connection-seeks-630000-local-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457968-9f3efd4f283cfe2a515799d578c57073/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167692&Signature=AMvuP9xzWuIqeKN0eBx1gi-5IhHXknMNYDKphYJ4bhCiZiOfjxrYzHxHY0-MiwGAfQSiPt4oeMWkEj~Ly1~HraF~5xx816jbT~GEBabPuG8Eo1ksELksylxLB1JOvmoTaNxP-X~ZsAYecAZo5Okomp2mUqEXWAhYNPDBSxFjQ2IKH4zjA3a71zpmHH-XY5woEoN5eJQ9rrya9-554AYMItqkUt-06lLs4oPtLHYSR-Q8h7NLg82mjo1gcurf9dIaJIB4EC85xnECy~Ma6nCDh-EaG2GClaCwmPyLgfUxHIAhRG~6o~crPkmrXuGzU2bOj4jI5b5SRRTnbdZOpIW3kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City transportation staff described the County Line Trail Connections (CLTC) project at the Transportation Building Board’s Aug. 2025 meeting, outlining design elements, partners and a construction cost estimate.

The project would build a shared-use trail on the south side of County Line Road from Broadway west to the High Line Canal Trail, close a missing sidewalk segment and bring several intersections and ramps up to current ADA standards. Staff said the proposed cross section includes a 12-foot paved trail with 2-foot buffers and landscaping; trees would be planted between the trail and neighboring pickleball courts to provide shade and separation.

Construction costs are estimated at $3,300,000, and staff said required local matching funds would be approximately $630,000. To accelerate the schedule, the city is self-funding design rather than waiting on grant timelines; federal funding would be used for construction if the TIP grant is awarded. Staff said design and NEPA environmental review are underway.

Other project elements include paving roughly 900 feet of trail to connect existing paved segments, converting a little-used maintenance path to a soft-surface trail, and installing a protected intersection at County Line Road and South Park Lane to improve cyclist safety. South Suburban Parks and Recreation and Highlands Ranch Metro District were listed as partners; South Suburban is expected to accept long-term maintenance responsibility for the trail and irrigation where it abuts South Suburban property.

Staff described recent appraisal results that increased the expected cost of small right-of-way acquisitions and said they were reevaluating design to avoid significant tree impacts. Pending resolution of the appraisal and property issues, staff said they hoped to finish design this year and pursue construction next year; construction duration was estimated at roughly a year.

Why it matters: The project would fill a gap in a regional trail network, improve ADA accessibility and connect neighborhood routes to the High Line Canal and C-470 trail systems. The city proposed leveraging TIP funding through Douglas County to build beyond a nearby Douglas County-funded segment.

Next steps: Staff will revise design to limit tree impacts, continue right-of-way negotiations and refine cost estimates. They will bring updates to the board and pursue required intergovernmental agreements and grant paperwork.","Staff presented the County Line Trail Connections project: a 12-foot shared-use path linking Broadway to the High Line Canal Trail, trail repairs, a protected intersection and partner maintenance; estimated construction cost $3.3 million with $630,000 local match.","actionData","errors"]

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