ADCOG Regional TIP Applications

NATA Meeting October 25, 2018 DRCOG 2020-2023 TIP

• New TIP Policy adopted by DRCOG Board in 2018 • Created a new dual model for allocating federal transportation funding • Creation of subregional forums • Regional Process (underway) • Subregional Process (January kick-off) ADCOG Regional Projects

• I-270 & Vasquez • 120th Ave. & U.S. 85 • I-70 and S.H. 79 Improvements I-270 & Vasquez Project Summary

. Obtain a decision document consistent with CDOT’s environmental assessment template and complete preliminary design to address the functionally obsolete and congested 7-mile Interstate 270 corridor. . Design and construct near-term operational improvements identified in the Vasquez & I-270 Planning and Environmental Linkage study. I-270 Project Map Vasquez Boulevard Project Limits

• Add missing ramp at I-270 • Convert I-270 interchange to a partial cloverleaf: build the ramp intersections • Improve the frontage road system at 60th Avenue on the northwest, southwest, and southeast quadrants of the intersection • Construct an intersection at 62nd Avenue • Close Parkway Drive or convert to right-in/right-out • Modify slope paving of the I-270 bridges at 56th Avenue; widening of 56th Avenue under I-270 with improvements the intersection of 56th Avenue and Eudora Street • Construct bicycle/pedestrian connection between Sand Creek and the intersection of Vasquez Boulevard and 60th Avenue • Jughandle ramp at 56th Avenue • Technology improvements (wayfinding, pavement lighting) • Safety Improvements Project Need • Region’s inner beltway, providing direct connections to state’s only north/south (I-25) and east/west (I-70) interstates • Corridor of commerce – Location of choice for key industry clusters of energy, advanced manufacturing and logistics companies – Connection of bioscience and research institutions – Approximately 60,000 jobs adjacent to the corridor • Environmental Justice Communities – Opportunity to correct historical problems associated with original interstate construction – 72% of population low-income; 60% minority Project Need

• Current congestion levels are three times that of any interstate in region • Significance of freight movement throughout the region • Managed lane potential represents opportunity to address increased travel demand Project Need

• 55+ year facility in poor condition – Many interchanges missing ramps – 19 structures; 17 good/fair, 2 are poor – Majority asphalt surface severely cracked/worn – 1,000-ft. segment built on old landfill – settling • Fatal accident rate higher than state average – Rear-end/sideswipes predominant in AM/PM peak • Critical incident route for evacuation and hazardous materials Proposed Funding Approach

Source Amount

Regional TIP Funds $6,000,000

Adams County (local funds) $2,000,000

Commerce City (local funds) $2,000,000

CDOT $5,750,000

Denver Subregional funds $800,000

TOTAL $16,550,000 120th and U.S. 85 Project Summary The proposed interchange design is a six-lane diverging diamond, with two bridge structures (over the U.S. 85 and Union Pacific Railroad). Ramps from U.S. 85 will be constructed to 120th Avenue, with operational improvements on adjacent arterial roads to improve interchange operations.

The Phase 1 project will complete the following scope and specific elements: • Complete right-of-way acquisition for future interchange construction. • Construct operational improvements to optimize U.S. 85/120th Avenue movement. Project Map Project Need

• U.S. 85 is a critical freight and farm-to-market corridor • 120th Avenue is a major east/west regional arterial – U.S. 36 to E-470 • At-grade intersections hinders regional mobility and increases congestion – Daily traffic volumes range from 33,000 to 29,000 vehicles per day within Adams County area – Eight minutes of congestion-related daily delay from 104th to 168th avenues – High percentage of commercial vehicle traffic Project Need

• 77% increase in population and 74% employment growth within corridor by 2040 – 45,700 households; 49,300 jobs – Higher than average population below federal poverty level • High incidence of crashes – 1% fatalities – 28% injuries – 71% property damage only Project Need

• Substandard design issues – Speed limits – Turn, acceleration/deceleration lanes – Insufficient pedestrian facilities • Train/Vehicle conflicts – Blocked crossings – Traffic queues onto interstate, arterial roadways – Public safety access Proposed Funding Approach

Source Amount

Regional TIP Funds $8,819,426

Adams County (local funds) $3,909,713

Commerce City (local funds) $3,909,713

Brighton (local funds) $1,000,000

TOTAL $17,638,851 I-70 and S.H. 79 Interchange Project Summary

• Operational and safety improvements to the interchange at I-70 & SH 79 primarily to alleviate queuing on the I-70 eastbound off- ramp Project Map Proposed Funding Approach

Source Amount

Regional TIP Funds $750,000

CDOT $500,00

Bennett $200,000

Adams County $300,000

ADCOG $450,000

TOTAL $2,200,000 Next Steps

• 21 total projects submitted • $109 million for $32.5 in funding • Review panel currently reviewing projects • Presentation by applicants on Oct. 24 • Projects selected by DRCOG Board in late 2018 • Subregional process begins in early 2019 • ADCOG’s subregional share estimation: $34.9 million