Multimodal Transportation Plan

Thank you for creating this plan and gathering data to make decisions for now and the future. The focus on safety and equitable transportation is great. In addition, improved multimodal transportation provides environmental stewardship, which aligns with the city’s comprehensive plans. I think this plan acknowledges this. Adding a
metric of vehicular traffic reduction and/or frequency would further align with a long term sustainability vision. I recognize the population within the city and the surrounding communities will grow increasing vehicular use. (Perhaps, a ratio incorporating the population is useful.) In addition, the city sustainability plan focuses on reducing GHG. This MMTP is important in achieving GHG reduction by providing alternative transportation modes to fossil-fueled vehicles. Thank you for including the current Environmental Strategies & Actions as well as the the State of Good Repair (pages 39 and 40 of draft). I like that EV and e-bike infrastructure is included; new transportation technologies will require new infrastructure approaches.
Also as the climate continues to change in unprecedented ways, please include how this MMTP can [or rather will] aid in resilient transportation solutions amongst the impacts of climate change . Providing less congestion, designated transportation routes for emergency events, transportation infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, and growth solutions that minimize contributions to localized, extreme heat are all relevant examples to incorporate into the scope of MMTP.

A lot of effort has clearly gone into this report and that is much appreciated. I definitely appreciate the plans to either construct underpasses under the major arteries or provide safe bike paths along side these roads.

However, I think a significant omission here is any planning related to climate change risks. The city has a plan to reduce emissions by 80% in 2050, which is a huge goal. Given that the transport sector (mostly cars) accounts for one third of our emissions, one would imagine we have to plan with that in mind in some way at least. If the plans are successful for car traffic (e.g., more efficient intersection management) it will actually make car transport more efficient and desirable. There is reason to believe that the pedestrian and cycling improvements will divert traffic to these modes, but the population is aging and could conceivably offset this diversion. There are small mentions of EV infrastructure, but it doesn't seem to be integrated with the rest of the plan too much. Sorry this is late in the planning game, but I do think people will be looking for a climate piece in the document. Thanks!

Thank you for considering us pedestrians and seniors in this thorough study. I am grateful for RTD and Ride Free Lafayette. I purposely choose to live without a vehicle and close to the Lafayette PnR. I would, however, still like to see a local shuttle to retail points. I take a bus just to get across the nightmare highway of 287, which I would never dare to cross on foot. I suggest microtransit on a loop—perhaps a “shopper’s shuttle”—that would run for a few hours every 30 minutes or so and at least cover Public Road, King Soopers, Walmart and maybe Jax. How about trying it out for the winter holiday period during that shopping frenzy? I would think our retailers would love it and help cover the cost, plus it would help keep tax dollars within Lafayette.

Thank you for taking children’s safety seriously. I’m all in favor of crosswalks and other safety measures.

The park on Indian Peaks Trail between sleeping owl and red feather is a blind corner with no crosswalk. My kids and I have nearly been hit here many times and neighbors have similar stories. It is this communities access to waneka and the bus stop. Not having wheelchair access at this point really limits the mobility for lots of folks. Ensuring equatable access to transportation as well as the safety of this family community needs to be addressed.

After reading the draft of the MMTP draft, I want to request that an area of my neighborhood be added to the MMTP for calming solutions and pedestrian / cyclist crossing.

There is a small park along Indian Peaks Trail (between Red Feather Pt and Sleeping Owl Pt) with a pedestrian trail connecting Indian Peaks neighborhood to Baseline Road. Please include community concern that has been previously submitted prior to MMTP and during the MMTP community engagement phase to add bike / ped. crossing and traffic calming to this area. (Reference quote receipt number 02209A from Lafayette MMTP Comment Map. At least 5 other comments posted at this location also. See https://fhueng.mysocialpinpoint.com/lafayette-mmtp-comment-map#/?receipt=02209A)

Per the MMTP draft Appendix E, it seems low cost solutions like speed tables with a cross walk and curb extensions would be helpful.
There is currently no sidewalk or crosswalk when the trail meets Indian Peak Trail [road]. Furthermore the road is curved at this location. Crosswalks at both adjacent intersections (Red Feather / Black Hawk and Sleeping Owl) to the park, in conjunction with a new sidewalk, could be an alternative too.

Benefits of including this area for improvement are the following,
-This location connects IP to the RTD bus stop on Baseline Road.
-This road in this area is on a curve that inhibits drivers from seeing pedestrians and cyclists (and vice versa).
-There are already plans to improve the crossing at Baseline Rd and Aster Ln/ Gold Hill Dr. This area along IP Trail extends safe pedestrian / cyclist travel in this area.
-Currently, children cross this area 2x/day to access their bus stop (BVSD and RTD). (This includes Elementary age.)
-If a vehicle parks along this area, it is very difficult to see oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I feel passionate about this area; I have personally witnessed vehicles nearly hit pedestrians or cyclists over the years. Improvements here align with MMTP's prioritizing pedestrians and providing low cost, high impact bicycle facilities. Thank you, again.

The MMTP plan looks like it may have one key area that is being overlooked.

South Public Rd transitions to S. 112th street South of the Mary Miller traffic circle. The moderately-trafficked stretch of road is poorly lit with no street lights or sidewalks on either side. As pedestrians and cyclists head north and south they share the space with automotive traffic. Trees and obstructions on the east side of the road create a pedestrian visibility hazard as traffic heads northbound and negotiates the curve in the road.

During evening and night-time, pedestrians are at risk of being struck to due to lack of adequate lighting and sidewalks. This stretch of road is not highlighted in the draft MMTP plan and should be considered for improvement. There is at least one low-income community impacted. Some residents do not have access to personal transportation and must travel northbound towards downtown on foot or on bike.

A sidewalk, bike lane, or a dividing structure would go a long way in improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

I am really excited about this plan! I try to bike when ever I can in Lafayette and I often find myself in dangerous situations because bike lanes abruptly end or don't exist at all.
No one wants to ban cars, but giving a little bit of the public space back to people seems like a no brainer for me.