TC Res. No. 2009-24 ADOPTING WITH CONDITIONS THE TOWNTOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION NO. 09-24
Series 2009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING WITH CONDITIONS THE TOWN
OF AVON COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN,
DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2009, TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF
EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
WHERAS, the Town of Avon recognizes and affirms the value of a multi -modal transportation
vision that includes pedestrian, bicycle, transit and vehicular; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon's vision is to provide a high quality of life, today and in the
future, requiring a diversity of transportation modes that are safe, efficient and effective; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan provides a clear foundation and framework
for actions and implementation policies that will encourage the types of growth envisioned in the
Plan; including, but not limited to, all modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan incorporates the following Goals and
Policies pertinent to the Town of Avon Comprehensive Transportation Plan:
Policy C.2.3: Require pedestrian, bike, and automobile connections, where
appropriate, between proposed and existing residential neighborhoods.
The use of multiple access points, traffic calming devices, and /or street
design standards will be employed to minimize cut through traffic.
Goal D.2: Create community gateways and streetscapes that reflect and strengthen
Avon's unique community character and image.
Policy G.1: Create and integrated transit system that minimizes dependence on
automobile travel within the Town by making it easier and more inviting
to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non - motorized
vehicles.
Goal G.4: Provide a safe and efficient vehicular transportation system.
Policy G.1.1: Connect pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular circulation systems with
regional transit.
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Policy G.1.2: Devise a public transit service plan that would replace the current one -
way loop system with a two -way system that utilizes new road links.
Compare annual service hours and productivity (passengers per vehicular
hour) estimates of two alternative service plans.
Policy G.1.7: Ensure that streets effectively accommodate transit, pedestrian. bicycle
and other modes of transportation.
Policy G. 1.8: Retrofit existing streets to provide safe and inviting pedestrian sidewalks,
shoulders and crosswalks.
Policy G.1.9: Ensure that adopted roadway and intersection standards have adequate
provisions within the public right of way to fully incorporate both auto
and non -auto modes.
Policy G1.11: Provide a bicycle and /or pedestrian connection across or under 1 -70
between Metcalf Road and West Beaver Creek Blvd.
Policy G.1.18: Support a transit system that maximizes ridership by providing frequent
service even if higher subsidy levels are required
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings at their
July 21, 2009, August 4, 2009, and September 15, 2009 meetings to review the draft plan entitled
"Town of Avon Comprehensive Transportation Plan "; at which time the public was given a
Opportunity to comment on the draft plan; and
WHEREAS, The Avon Town Council held a public hearing on August 11, 2009 and September
22, 2009 to review the plan; at which time the public was given an opportunity to comment on the
draft plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, that the Town Council of the Town of Avon hereby adopts the Town of Avon
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (September 4, 2009) subject to the following conditions:
Remove the reference to the specific location of a grade separated crossing on Avon
Road and add language to Section 2.2.3.2 stating that as development occurs along Avon
Road and traffic increases enhanced pedestrian & bicycle solutions across Avon Road for
pedestrians and bicyclists shall be evaluated.
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2. Figure 4.2 and the associated text shall be amended to state: As development occurs
along the south side of US6, Additional grade separated solutions shall be constructed
across US6, Eagle River and UPRR to increase connectivity between the new
development the Town of Avon.
ADOPTED THIS 0
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Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor
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