Help Rank Potential Solutions | City of Broomfield

What are the most important reasons for the City and County of Broomfield to pursue transportation related emissions reductions, other than reducing GHGs? (Select your top 3 reasons)

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Improved public health (improved access to active modes like walking and biking, fewer respiratory issues)

Safer Communities (crime reductions)

More cohesive neighborhoods (safer and more connected sidewalks, trails, and bikeways in communities)

Less traffic congestion

Reduced transportation related expenses (vehicle maintenance, repairs, buying gas, purchasing more vehicles for family members etc)

Better electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Addressing climate change

Increased mobility options for all ages, abilities and incomes. (Equity, Access & Inclusion)

Below is a list of possible transit related community and municipal programs and policies that could be pursued in Broomfield.

The RTD FlexRide is a curb-to-curb public transit service available to all ages and abilities provided by RTD. The Broomfield Easy Ride is a door-to-door public transit service available to older adults over 60 and adults with a disability provided by the City & County of Broomfield.

Please identify the top three (3) transit programs and policies you think would work best to enhance transit as a mode of transportation in Broomfield.

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Create incentives or rebates for targeted populations (low-income, youth, elderly, those with disabilities) to use transit, such as RTD LiVE program

Expand RTD FlexRide operational hours and service area

Enhanced marketing of the RTD Flexride and the Broomfield EasyRide

Promote RTD EcoPass for neighborhoods and businesses (neighborhoods and businesses can bulk purchase passes reducing cost for residents and employees)

Explore opportunities to develop publicly run or to collaborate with private or non-profit (non-RTD) transit entities to expand transit in Broomfield

Continue pursuing opportunities to expand RTD transit density, frequency, and reliability in Broomfield

Establish requirements for affordable/workforce housing in higher density neighborhoods near transit stations

Pursue rapid transit projects and capital improvements (transit signal priority, queue jump lanes, bus-and-turn lanes, etc) along key corridors to reduce transit trip time in Broomfield

Require large businesses to develop programs encouraging employees to use transit for commute trips

The City & County of Broomfield set an example as a model employer to reduce the use of the single occupancy vehicle, including encouraging and incentivizing transit use.

Below is a list of active modes policies and programs that can help improve walking and cycling options and reduce the need to use automobiles for short trips and increase commuting options.

Please identify the top three (3) active modes policies and programs you believe Broomfield should pursue.

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Improve active modes safety and access - Identify high-stress roadways in the community to target increasing access to high-comfort facilities (capital improvements, traffic calming, improvements for walking and cycling)

Improve connectivity of Broomfield’s low-stress transportation network - Continue improving sidewalks and bike facilities to fill in missing gaps and provide low stress active modes connections throughout the community

Reduce transportation barriers - Identify transportation system barriers (major roadways, rail lines, etc), create enhanced connections (overpass/underpass, enhanced crossings) to bypass barriers

Focus on first and final mile connections and opportunities near transit, employment centers, recreational facilities, and services

Enhance wayfinding for walking and cycling to help navigate Broomfields low-stress/high-comfort transportation facilities

Require indoor, secure bike parking in new multifamily developments

Require large businesses to develop programs encouraging employees to use transit, walk and bike for commute trips

The City & County of Broomfield set an example as a model employer to reduce the use of the single occupancy vehicle, including encouraging and incentivizing transit use

Electric vehicle ownership is rapidly growing and will make up the majority of new vehicle sales by the early 2030s. What policies and programs should Broomfield pursue to help transition to a zero emission transportation system?

Please identify the top three (3) electric vehicle policies and programs you believe Broomfield should pursue.

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Promote incentives for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicles such as tax credits, rebates, or sales tax exemptions offered by others.

Require the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EV charging stations and “EV Ready” infrastructure) with new development and major redevelopment projects.

Provide a map/database of EV charging stations on CCOB website (building off the existing Dept. of Energy web map)

Explore the development of an EV car share program with subsidies for low and middle income families

Deploy CCOB owned EV charging infrastructure on CCOB property for public use

Explore options for CCOB fleet replacement to pursue transition to EVs when possible (some heavy duty and specialty vehicles may not be available in the short term)