Description
One or more dedicated funding sources for a multimodal transportation network will allow for more transportation infrastructure, programmatic and service improvements, maintenance and operations. Currently the city has a limited funding source for transportation improvements, which means that funding must be requested from Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), the State and other funding resources. The uncertainty of funding commitments from year-to-year limits meaningful long-term planning for new and expanded services.
Frequency, reliability and coverage of transit service impacted by funding and resources are often cited as a barrier to increased transit use. The regional Flatiron Flyer BRT service and the B-Line has provided increased transit service between Westminster and other communities throughout the region. However, local transit service is limited and unreliable in areas of the city. RTD’s limited resources to maintain and expand the transit system will require municipalities to evaluate their community transit needs and identify resources to maintain and expand transit service. Implementing this strategy will require coordination between the city, RTD and other funding partners.
This strategy will also require community outreach and support from the business community, major activity centers and educational facilities.
Components
- Plan and budget for planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance funding for non-motorized infrastructure.
- Seek funding for priority projects that provide critical connections to destinations and underserved communities (See TMP).
- Identify transportation improvement funding sources and partnerships at the federal, state, regional and local level.