Definitions:
Presentation – the act of presenting information with Board discussion/clarification following, no formal decisions are to be made.
Information – a short briefing of information with no discussion, but the Board may ask for clarifications on specific issues.
Recommendation – the formal action by the Board for recommendation/rejection/other action of a proposal.
Discussion – the act of discussing/considering a topic by the Board, but no formal decisions are to be made.
PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA
Citizens Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
August 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM
City Hall (107 N. Nevada)-Pikes Peak Conference Room (2
nd
Floor, Suite 200);
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I. Call to Order/Establish Quorum (roll call)
II. Agenda Confirmation
III. Citizen Comment
IV. Approval of Meeting Summary (by consent)
May 7, 2024 Meeting Summary
V. Consent Items
• Public Works Annual Report
• Transit Report
• PPRTA CAC Monthly Reports
• Airport Advisory Commission Report
VI. New Business
A. Motorized Vehicles on Bike Infrastructure
Presenter: Gerald White
Action: Informational
Approximate Time: 15-20 minutes
B. North Nevada Safety Resolution
Presenter: Peter Frantz
Action: Recommendation
Approximate Time: 15-20 minutes
Definitions:
Presentation – the act of presenting information with Board discussion/clarification following, no formal decisions are to be made.
Information – a short briefing of information with no discussion, but the Board may ask for clarifications on specific issues.
Recommendation – the formal action by the Board for recommendation/rejection/other action of a proposal.
Discussion – the act of discussing/considering a topic by the Board, but no formal decisions are to be made.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. Key City Council Message (if any)
IX. Staff and Member Communications
X. Future Meeting(s) Topics
XI. Meeting Adjournment
Note- Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid to participate in the meeting should make the request as
soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled event. Please notify Kerry
Childress at kerry.childress@coloradosprings.gov or (719) 385-5437.
It is highly encouraged that CTAB members attend meetings in person. If a person attending via a
Teams meeting would like to speak, we ask that you please use the raise hand feature and wait to
be called upon to vocalize your comment so that it can be captured in the audio recording. Thank
you.
MEETING SUMMARY
Citizens Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
Pikes Peak Room, City Hall
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I. Call to Order/Establish Quorum (roll call)
Chair Karen Aspelin called the meeting to order at 3:32 pm. Quorum established.
II. Agenda Confirmation
Geoff Ames moved to approve the agenda seconded by Carlos Perez. The motion passed
unanimously.
III. Citizen Comment
None
IV. Approval of February 6, 2024 Meeting Summaries:
Geoff Ames motioned to approve the February 6, 2024 Meeting Summary and was seconded
by Carlos Perez. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Consent Items Notes
Councilperson Nancy Henjum shared the City Council annual report handout.
Zuri Horowitz mentioned that the Transit Free Fare for Better Air or Transit Passes for those 19
and under has passed.
VI. New Business
A. Old North End-Street Safety Measures
Presenter: Peter Frantz
Action: Presentation
Peter Frantz presented on implementation of traffic calming on Nevada Avenue and the
history of the Nevada Safety Working Group. He reviewed statistics calculated from
ConnectCOS data and compared his calculations to City data.
He reviewed the safety countermeasures including short-term recommendations of signage,
speed feedback signs, and rest-on-red at Fontanero. The long-term countermeasures include
lane reductions through the neighborhood, bumps outs and a roundabout. He acknowledged
the high cost of a roundabout and these infrastructure improvements.
Peter asked to implement the short-term countermeasures including restriping. He read a
resolution for the neighborhood and asked CTAB to assist with reaching out to City Council to
help expedite the lane reduction on Nevada Avenue. Councilperson Henjum suggested the
resolution be discussed in later parts of the meeting.
Response: Carlos Perez talked about the public engagement process and how social media
provides misinformation. He is suggesting that Old North End residents engage neighbors who
oppose the changes to Nevada Avenue to help educate about the benefits of lane reductions.
At a recent meeting he witnessed lane reduction suggestions receiving negative reactions.
PPRTA has the B list which has the Nevada Roadway Safety Study is a PPRTA B list project.
B. Colorado Springs Speed Cameras
Presenter: COS Police Department, Commander Pamela Castro
Action: Presentation
Cmdr Castro presented on AVIS (Automated Vehicle Identification Systems) systems, as the
City ordinances are being proposed to match the state law. The state law changed June 2023
so City law is being adapted and simplified regarding AVIS penalties and requirements.
Cmdr Castro went through the various aspects of proposed 10.1.115 changes. A notice of
violation will be sent after the officer watches the video recording of a driver running a red
light. For red light running, notice of violations are sent out via mail with a response needed in
30 days for in state, 60 days for out of state. The owner can pay the violation or set a hearing
to contest but must act within 45 days. If not paid after 30 days another letter is sent out. If
still not paid then the final order of liability (through municipal court process) and or
collections if not paid. No immobilizing or impoundment of vehicle is allowed.
RLR violations $75
Speed $40
Speeding in school or construction zone $80
Before every red-light running (RLR) camera there must be a “photo enforcement” sign
between 200-500 feet in advance of intersections with cameras. Speed safety cameras have
similar signage required—similar distances, etc. There are currently 20 RLR intersections. For
speed cameras, temporary signs with advanced notice would be used.
If speed cameras are implemented then it must be announced for 30 days ahead of time on
city’s webpage, media outlets, and PD is required to give warnings for the first 30 days of
enforcement. First time speed violations of 10 mph or less results in a warning. Subsequent
violations could be sent a fine.
The speed cameras are intended to be used in locations that include school zones, residential
neighborhoods, within a construction zone, along a street that borders a municipal park, or in
an automated vehicle identification corridor. Their focus is areas that include safety for
pedestrians and cyclists.
Speed camera vendors are paid a flat rate as to not impact rate of violation. Data that is
collected by the AVIS system is considered confidential and may only be obtained for legal
purposes.
The speed safety program would allow a camera using radar to track multiple lanes of traffic in
one direction and note vehicles exceeding the speed limit. No points are given and it is not
reported to insurance. The ordinance is focused on areas with most at risk individuals and
pedestrians (schools, construction zones, near parks, etc). Limitations are in line with the
existing RLR camera limitations.
She shared the statistics in Colorado Springs and discussed that speed is a leading factor of
severe injuries. The goal is to use this as a part of enforcement efforts in addition to RLR
cameras and traditional enforcement.
If this is approved by city council, PD would get 2 new vehicles and 2 civilian employees to run
the vehicles and record violators. They would identify deployment areas in cooperation with
traffic engineering and prioritize the school zones (AM/PM drop off/pick up), parks and
residential areas (in between peak school zone times and in the summer) and construction
sites as requested. They anticipate over 1000 qualifying roads.
Benefits are that the cameras address traffic safety, and it targets areas with the highest
number of child pedestrians (most at risk) and they save police resources. They are a proven
technology to address dangerous driving and they are mobile so equity in the deployment of
them—all speeders get ticketed.
C. Colorado Springs School Safety Improvements
Presenter: Todd Frisbie, City Traffic Engineer
Action: Presentation
Mr. Frisbie talked about the new City policy for school zones located on roadways with posted
speeds above 30 mph, which follows the safe systems approach. The City previously reviewed
and prioritized schools without school zone flashers. The city prioritized improvements based
upon speed, volume, lane configurations, school enrollment and vulnerable user crash history.
The City ensured that improvements are spread among the five school districts of the City.
Results: 20 schools for school zone installation with flashers, identified low-cost safety
improvements and capital safety improvements (raised crosswalks, bump outs)
Hard sign installations were tested at three schools. Speeds were shown to drop at the pilot
schools and the signs had good compliance.
The Phase 1 goal is to have 5 schools installed before the beginning of the 2024-2025 school
year. Phase 2 will begin installation after school starts. In 2025 there will be a new round of
funding to continue down the prioritized list of schools.
Mr. Raven is the crossing guard at Jenkins (Austin Bluffs Pkwy). He would like to see some of
the traffic recommendations (safety countermeasures) and asked about the length of time of
the school zones. Mr. Frisbie mentioned that he is trying to use the low-cost safety
countermeasures at many schools versus a lot of money at only a few schools. Mr. White
asked Traffic Engineering to discuss with PD the amount of speed above the speed limit should
be less than 10 mph. Mr. White stated concern about some of the higher school zone speeds
(over 30 mph) and Mr. Frisbie explained this is because they are CDOT roadways. The City
sets 20 mph as the posted speed for school zones.
Ms. Horowitz stated she would like school zones to be longer than shorter. She’d also like to
have regulations about where schools are located and how they are designed so they are
easier to access by foot and bike. Councilperson Henjum said she would like this to be a
future conversation; to review what items in the code or ordinance can be substantiated so
we don’t have schools located on 6-lane roadways in the future. If city council approves
development plans there must be something to put into ordinance to not allow schools on
major arterials
VII. Old Business
None.
VIII. Key City Council Message (if any)
Mr. White made a motion to put Peter Frantz resolution into City Council and Mr. Perez
suggested it be a business item for the future. Councilperson Henjum suggested making it
more impactful by formally presenting it to City Council. Mr. Perez noted that a dozen
people showed up in support attended the meeting. Mr. White asked to make it part of
message of city council, Geoff Ames seconded the motion. All were in favor and it will be on
a future CTAB agenda to vote on the formal resolution.
City Council asked staff to adopt an ordinance so City Traffic Engineering and the COS Police
Department work together to determine where speed cameras would be located (approved
corridors). Councilperson Henjum suggested it be a future item for CTAB once the
ordinance passes. Councilperson Leinweber said this effort will be a pilot that will develop,
change and grow.
Gerald White made a motion that CTAB is strongly supportive of speed cameras. Geoff
Ames seconded it.
IX. Staff and Member Communications
City staff schedules prohibit a June meeting, July meeting is before the 4
th
of July. Ms. Aspelin
suggested meeting in August. Mr. Perez said he is a member of the Mayors Infrastructure Future
Planning Committee Meeting which provides public outreach for the City Staff Strategic Plan for
Infrastructure. The deadline for input is June and can be completed via email, comment cards
or a website.
X. Future Meeting(s) Topics
Front Range Rail Informational Presentation
Ordinance discussion of electric motors on City infrastructure, Gerald White-August
CDOT Transportation Commissioner, Ms. Hannah Parsons
Final Rule of PROWAG and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Resolution for Old North End-August
XI. Meeting Adjournment at 5:42 pm Ms. Aspelin adjourned the meeting.
DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: City of Colorado Springs Citizens Transportation Advisory Board
PPRTA Citizens Advisory Committee
PPRTA Board of Directors
FROM: Lan Rao, Transit Division Manager
SUBJECT: June 2024 Mountain Metropolitan Transit Update
I. Ridership Update
Fixed Route
1
Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) provided 241,047 fixed-route boardings in June 2024, 73,206
fewer trips than in June 2023. This decrease is largely due to fare-free service provided during June 2023
that was not available during June 2024. There were also two fewer weekdays in June 2024 compared to
2023. Weekday ridership is typically higher than Saturday or Sunday ridership, so fewer weekdays often
equate to lower ridership.
ADA Complementary Paratransit
2
Metro Mobility provided 8,955 ADA complementary paratransit boardings in June 2024, 707 fewer trips
as compared to June 2023. This decrease is due to providing fare-free rides in June 2023 but not during
June 2024, coupled with fewer weekdays in June 2024.
Vanpool
3
Five vanpools were in service during June 2024, providing 620 commuter trips to 27 participants.
4
June
2024 ridership increased by 54 trips compared to June 2023 (when five vanpools were also in service, with
26 participants) despite two fewer weekdays. Fare-free service does not extend to vanpool trips.
1
Fixed Route refers to Mountain Metropolitan Transit’s scheduled bus routes.
2
ADA complementary paratransit service, known as Metro Mobility, is a demand response service for individuals who are unable to use fixed-
route service due to a disability. Metro Mobility is comparable to fixed-route service in terms of shared rides, days and hours of service, and
service area.
3
Vanpool service is part of MMT’s Metro Rides program, which includes several alternative commuting options. Metro Rides programs are
designed to reduce pollution from single-occupant vehicle trips.
4
The number of Vanpool participants and vehicles in operation are as of the first of the month and do not reflect changes that may have occurred
throughout the month.
June Monthly Ridership by Mode (2023 vs 2024)
Mode
June 2023
% Change
in
Boardings
Boardings
Revenue
Service
Hours
Boardings
/RSH
Boardings
Revenue
Service
Hours
Boardings
/RSH
Fixed Route
314,253
20,277
15.5
241,047
19,769
12.2
-23%
ADA
Complementary
Paratransit
9,662
5,157
1.9
8,955
5,076
1.8
-7%
Vanpool
566
172
3.3
620
190
3.3
10%
Total All Modes
324,481
25,606
N/A
250,622
25,035
N/A
-23%
2
-
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
2022 2023 2024
Fixed-Route Ridership by Month
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
ADA Complementary Paratransit Ridership by Month
2022 2023 2024
-
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2022 2023 2024
Metro Rides Vanpool Ridership by Month
3
Year-Over-Year Comparisons
The following table compares January through June fixed route and ADA complementary paratransit
boardings, revenue service hours (RSH), and average boardings per revenue service hour from 2020
through 2024.
2020-2024 Comparison of January-June Boardings, RSHs, and
Boardings per RSH – Fixed Route & ADA Paratransit
Fixed Route
ADA Complementary Paratransit
Year
Boardings
RSH
Boardings /
RSH
Boardings
RSH
Boardings /
RSH
2020
5
1,089,394
92,323
11.8
41,436
23,727
1.7
2021
881,559
90,396
9.8
42,454
24,886
1.7
2022
911,501
86,116
10.6
51,086
27,087
1.9
2023
1,256,073
115,333
10.9
58,056
30,845
1.9
2024
1,289,869
123,496
10.4
61,054
33,636
1.8
Cumulative January through June fixed-route boardings have risen since 2022 after decreasing in 2021
due to the pandemic and resultant bus operator shortage. Fixed-route boardings through June 2024
increased 3% compared to the same period in 2023 while revenue service hours increased by 7%.
Increases in revenue service hours for January through June during 2023 and 2024 are due to a range of
service improvements and the successful recruitment of additional bus operators to provide the service.
January through June 2024 boardings per revenue service hour were 5% lower than in January through
June 2023, due to revenue service hours increasing faster than boardings.
Cumulative January through June ADA complementary paratransit boardings and revenue service hours
have risen since 2021. While boardings through June 2024 increased 5% compared to the same period in
2023, revenue service hours increased by 9%. Because boardings increased at a slower rate than revenue
service hours, boardings per revenue service hour decreased by 6% for January through June 2024
compared to the same period in 2023.
II. Transit Highlights
1. Fall 2024 Service Change
During Spring and Fall each year, MMT reviews its service and develops changes to improve efficiency and
usability for transit riders. The Fall 2024 Service Change process is underway with planned implementation
on September 29, 2024. Public notification of proposed changes began on July 22
nd
. Proposed changes
include timepoint adjustments to routes 15 and 24 and increased weekday evening service for routes 18,
19, and 39. Weekday evening service will be extended by three hours on Route 18 and by one hour on
routes 19 and 39 to better align route schedules.
2. New Bus Update
The Gillig Corporation delivered seven new diesel-powered buses between June 25
th
and July 29
th
. These
buses are proceeding through post-delivery inspection and testing. As inspections and testing are
completed, buses will enter revenue service expected to begin later this summer and into the fall.
5
The COVID-19 pandemic did not begin to have a noticeable impact on ridership until mid-March 2020.
4
Photo: New Gillig Bus
3. Bike to Work Day
MMT participated in the annual Bike to Work Day event on June 26, 2024. This event promotes bicycling
for personal and community health, alternative transportation, recreation, and sustainability in the
Colorado Springs region. Breakfast stations were set up along the bike trail network to encourage and
support people cycling to work while also highlighting local businesses that support cycling in the
community. MMT hosted a breakfast station near the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, handing out
granola bars, jerky, refreshments, and other snacks as well as fun Mountain Metro “merch” to more than
one hundred cyclists visiting its breakfast station.
Colorado Springs ⬧ El Paso County ⬧ Manitou Springs ⬧ Green Mountain Falls ⬧ Ramah ⬧ Calhan
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 – 1:30p.m.
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Main Conference Room
1. Call to Order
Chair Jim Godfrey established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Mr. Richard Zamora moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Russell McPadden. The motion
carried unanimously.
3. Public Comment
Mr. Carlos Perez, wanted to express his gratitude towards the Traffic Engineers who presented the Safe
Streets and Roads Grant Proposal as well as elaborate by presenting a handout of additional information.
4. Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Minutes from the May 1st, 2024 Meeting
Mr. Dave Zelenok moved to approve the Minutes, seconded by Ms. Barb Winter. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Financial Reports
A. Monthly Financial Reports
Ms. Lisa Corey shared the financial report. March 2024 Sales and Use tax revenue was above the
monthly budget by $115,256 or 9%. March 2024 received less then March 2023 by $241,729 or -1.9%.
B. FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendment
Ms. Lisa Corey presented the draft of the amendment.
Mr. Larry Tobias moved to recommend approval for the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Amendment as
presented, seconded by Mr. Craig Gooding. The motion carried unanimously.
6. 2024 Capital, Maintenance, and Public Transportation Contracts
City of Colorado Springs
Ms. Ryan Phipps, City of Colorado Springs, requests a positive recommendation for the following
contracts:
1. Classic Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, Tutt Boulevard Extension: Phase 2, Engineering
Services, Capital: $15,100.00.
2. HDR Engineering, Inc, UPRR Mainline over Fontanero Bridge Replacement, Engineering
Services, Capital: $767,680.60.
3. HDR Engineering, Inc, Fillmore St and Bridge Improvements and Trail Connections,
Engineering Services, Capital: $750,000.00 BIP Grant, $750,000.00 PPRTA, $1,500,000.00
Total.
4. Basis Partners, Lake Ave: SH115 & Southgate Intersections Improvements, Engineering
Services, Capital: $96,323.50 PPRTA, $866,911.50 HSIP Grant, $963,235.00 Total.
Agenda Item 4
PPRTA CAC 3
5. Colorado Springs Utilities, Rustic Hills Road Improvements, Utility Construction,
Maintenance: $368,462.67.
6. STV Infrastructure, On-Call Project Manager, Project management for transit projects,
Transit: $125,000.00 PPRTA, $500,000.00 FTA Grant, $625,000.00 Total.
Mr. Dave Zelenok moved to recommend approval of the contracts as presented, seconded by Mr.
Richard Zamora. The motion carried with one recusal.
7. Member Governments and Other Reports
A. City of Colorado Springs Transit Services Monthly Update
This was an information item provided by Ms. Lan Rao
B. City of Colorado Springs – IGAs Between the PPRTA and CDOT and PPRTA and The City of Colorado
Springs for Capital Project Grant.
Mr. Ryan Phipps presented the information for the CAC’s consideration and approval. Mr. Carlos Perez
moved to approve the IGAs as presented, seconded by Mr. Ed Dills. The motion carried unanimously.
C. City of Colorado Springs – Powers – North Reimbursement Update.
This information was provided by Mr. Ryan Phipps.
D. City of Colorado Springs Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
This was an information item provided by Mr. Ryan Phipps.
E. El Paso County Monthly Change Order & Property Acquisition Report
This was an information item provided by Mr. Josh Palmer
F. City of Manitou Springs Proposal for Revenue Allocation Adjustment.
Mr. Sonnenburg presented the information. Mr. Dave Zelenok moved to recommend approval of the
$65,725 allocation subject to Manitou’s recognition of the standard percentage split done for
Maintenance/Capital, seconded by Ms. Brandy Williams. The motion passed 16-1.
G. Quarterly Reports from Member Governments.
This was an information item Mr. Rick Sonnenburg.
8. Administrative Actions and Reports
A. Report of Recent Board Actions
This was an information item presented by Mr. Rick Sonnenburg.
B. Compliance with State Technology Accessibility Standards
Ms. Brandy Williams moved to approve a positive recommendation to the Board for 1) approval of the
Resolution Adopting Technology Accessibility Statement and Technical Standards, 2) approval of the
contract with CivicPlus for $8,160 to remediate the PPRTA CAC and Board agenda packets for the first
12-month period and $4,300 for the second 12-month period, and 3) accepting the PPRTA website
content remediation plan included in the agenda packet, except for adding a contract for $1,836 to
remediate the PPRTA Annual Reports for years 2015-2023, seconded by Mr. Craig Gooding. The
motion carried unanimously.
C. Abstentions from Voting
Mr. Dave Zelenok moved to recommend that the CAC continue it’s current practice, seconded by Ms.
Agenda Item 4
PPRTA CAC 4
Barb Winter
9. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting
Mr. Dave Zelenok wanted to encourage a discussion for members to participate in conferences in
order to keep members up to date and informed with the potential to get mileage or travel expense
reimbursement in the future.
10. Communications
Mr. Rick Sonnenburg shared a memo highlighting that Ms. Ann Esch as well as Ms. Emily Magnuson
have resigned from the CAC as At-Large Members. Mr. Sonnenburg also updated the CAC on the
PPACG building’s upcoming maintenance and informed the CAC that the July and August meetings
will be fully remote.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:32pm.
Attendees
Present
Name
Agency/Affiliation
Mr. Steve Murray
Colorado Springs CTAB
X
Mr. Carlos Perez
Colorado Springs CTAB
X
Ms. Karen Aspelin
Colorado Springs CTAB
X
Mr. Craig Gooding
Town of Green Mountain Falls
X
Ms. Cindy Tompkins
Town of Ramah
X
Mr. Bruce Coulson
Town of Calhan
Mr. Alan Delwiche
City of Manitou Springs
X
Ms. Barb Winter
City of Manitou Springs
X
Mr. Fadil Lee
Citizen-At-Large Alternate
X
Ms. Brandy Williams
Citizen-At-Large
X
Mr. Richard Zamora
Citizen-At-Large Alternate
X
Mr. Russell McPadden
Citizen-At-Large Alternate
X
Mr. Jim Godfrey, Chair
Citizen-At-Large
X
Mr. Rick Hoover
Citizen-At-Large Alternate
VACANT
Citizen-At-Large
X
Mr. Tony Gioia
Citizen-At-Large
X
Mr. Ed Dills, 2
nd
Vice-Chair
Citizen-At-Large
VACANT
Citizen-At-Large
X
Mr. Lawrence Tobias, 1
st
Vice-Chair
El Paso County
X
Mr. Dave Zelenok
El Paso County
X
Ms. Kathy Hisey
El Paso County
X
Mr. Rick Sonnenburg
PPRTA Program/Contracts
Manager
X
Ms. Lisa Corey
PPRTA Financial Manager
X
Staff of Member Governments and
Citizens
Agenda Item 4
PPRTA CAC 5
1
MINUTES
Airport Advisory Commission
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Colorado Springs Airport Conference Room B
(Public Via Teleconference)
Teams Meeting
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Buckley – Chairman
Danny Mientka – Commissioner
Mark Volcheff – Commissioner
Al Peterson – Commissioner
John Eastman – Commissioner
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Michelle Ruehl – Vice Chairman
George Mentz – Commissioner
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Roehrs – Alternate Commissioner
Dave Elliot – Meadow Lake Airport Liaison
Randy Helms – City Council Representative
County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. – Liaison
Commissioner (via TEAMS)
County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf – Liaison
Commissioner
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Risley – City Council Representative
2
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Greg Phillips – Director of Aviation
Michael Gendill – Senior Attorney
Jennifer Cook – Executive Assistant
Brett Miller – Assistant Director of Aviation
Troy Stover – Business Park Development Director
Deanna Stoddard – Design and Construction Manager
Joe Nevill – Air Service Development Manager
Aidan Ryan – Airport Marketing & Communications
Manager
Steve Hedden – Finance & Properties Manager
Chris Padilla – Senior Airport Planner
Garrett Hintze – Air Service Development Analyst I
(via TEAMS)
Ivette Rentas – Airport Customer Relations Coordinator
(via TEAMS)
GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Sedlacek, Hudson
Amy Kelley, US Air Force Academy (via TEAMS)
Jeff Craig, jetCenters of Colorado
Jeff Bohn, Peterson Space Force Base
Other attendees via phone were unknown
3
I.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 3:01 PM MARCH 27, 2024, by CHAIRMAN BUCKLEY
II.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Eastman made a motion to approve the February 28, 2024 meeting
minutes. Commissioner Peterson seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 5 Yes)
III.
COMMUNICATIONS
• None
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
V.
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORT ITEMS
A.
Land Use Review – Chris Padilla
Chris Padilla presented eight (8) Land Use Items.
Commissioner Mientka made a motion to recommend approval of Land Use Items
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 as presented by airport staff. Commissioner
Volcheff seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 5 Yes)
B.
Director’s Airport Business Report
• Project Status Report
o Airport/Airfield construction report presented by Deanna Stoddard.
o Concourse Modernization – Future packages and permit sets being carved
and compiled (boilers, elevators, next Concourse phases, etc.). Ongoing
coordination with stakeholders and tenant improvements such as SSP,
Hudson, and GLN.
o Inline Baggage System Preliminary Design – Executive Summary and
Alternatives Analysis Report was submitted to TSA on 1/9/24. Follow up
meeting with TSA was on 2/2/24; approval to move forward with full design.
COS on hold before pursuing $2.5M design efforts.
4
o Milton E. Proby Parkway Rehabilitation – Task Order executed; Project
kickoff held 2/26/24. Site walk 3/20 and 3/21 with design and construction
teams. Nunn will be brought in during design per CMGC delivery.
o RAC Drainage Repair – Scope and Fee received; IFE being performed.
Ongoing coordination with City and FEMA.
o Oversize Babbage Handling System – Breezeway work nearly complete.
Coordination with TSA regarding screening equipment install and controls
integration; schedule very close. West Doghouse for new OSB injection point
problematic.
o Concourse Modernization (construction) – Work continues on Gates 2 and 4;
new lounge location; family restroom and more. Gates 2 and 4 will be open
and operational mid-April. Scheduling, procurement, and coordination
ongoing.
o TW Alpha Phase I – Three (3) bids were received on 2/20; low bid ~$36M
resulting in ~$14M funding shortage overall. Due to funding constraints, pond
work only in 2024 with remaining pavement schedules anticipated in 2025.
o Terminal Roof Upgrade – Bid package being developed. Anticipate
procurement in May or June with summer construction.
• Traffic Trend Report
o Airline data analysis presented by Joe Nevill.
o The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) welcomed a total of 172,463 passengers
for the month of February, nearly 20 percent more passengers than February
2023.
o COS had 86,968 enplanements for the month of February 2024, up 20
percent compared to February 2023.
o There were 110,323 departing seats for the month of February, a 19.4
percent increase from the same period last year, with an average load factor
of 78.8 percent for the month, slightly higher than February 2023
• COS Financial Report
o COS financial report presented by Steve Hedden.
• Airport Business Development Report
o Airport business development report presented by Troy Stover.
C.
General Business – Director Greg Phillips
• The Colorado Springs Chorale Wall of Heroes plaque memorializing Colorado
servicemen lost on D-Day has been hung on the concourse near the meet and
greet. There will be an event on May 9th at 2:30 PM. More information will be
forthcoming.
• The Southwest Airlines Business Team (SWABiz) event has been foreshortened.
The group will now be 15 to 30 people coming at the end of April.
• The TSA budget was approved and signed into law on Saturday, February 24
th
.
Two negative overcomes of the budget include the defunding of the TSA Law
Enforcement Officer (LEO) reimbursement program and the K-9 reimbursement
program.
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• Director Phillips will present a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) briefing to the
Commission in the coming months.
• COS has developed a Culture Committee to help build team culture across the
airport, including Day One Welcome, staff photo wall, and cultural values.
D.
Chairman’s Report – Chairman Buckley
• Chairman Buckley spoke on the matter of meeting packet printing. It was decided
that the process already in place would continue, with Commissioners providing
their packets via electronic viewing or paper.
VI.
OTHER BUSINESS
• None
VII.
COMMISSION MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
• County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf and Director Phillips spoke regarding the
matter of House Bill 24-1235: Reduce Aviation Impacts on Communities.
• County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf spoke regarding the matter of House Bill 24-
1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities.
VIII.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS
• None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
• Chairman Buckley adjourned the meeting at 5:04 PM.
The next meeting date is Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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MINUTES
Airport Advisory Commission
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Colorado Springs Airport Conference Room B
(Public Via Teleconference)
Teams Meeting
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Buckley – Chairman
Michelle Ruehl – Vice Chairman
Danny Mientka – Commissioner
Al Peterson – Commissioner
George Mentz – Commissioner
John Eastman – Commissioner
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mark Volcheff – Commissioner
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Roehrs – Alternate Commissioner
Randy Helms – City Council Representative
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dave Elliot – Meadow Lake Airport Liaison
Brian Risley – City Council Representative
County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. – Liaison
Commissioner (via TEAMS)
County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf – Liaison
Commissioner
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CITY STAFF PRESENT: Greg Phillips – Director of Aviation
Michael Gendill – Senior Attorney
Jennifer Cook – Executive Assistant
Troy Stover – Business Park Development Director
Deanna Stoddard – Design and Construction Manager
Joe Nevill – Air Service Development Manager
Steve Hedden – Finance & Properties Manager
Chris Padilla – Senior Airport Planner
Ivette Rentas – Airport Customer Relations Coordinator
(via TEAMS)
GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Sedlacek, Hudson
Uyen Le, Hudson
Jeff Craig, jetCenters of Colorado
Jeff Bohn, Peterson Space Force Base
Other attendees via phone were unknown
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I.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 3:02 PM APRIL 24, 2024, by CHAIRMAN BUCKLEY
II.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 27, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Peterson made a motion to approve the March 27, 2024 meeting minutes.
Vice Chairman Ruehl seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 6 Yes)
III.
COMMUNICATIONS
• None
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
V.
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORT ITEMS
A.
Land Use Review – Chris Padilla
Chris Padilla presented six (6) Land Use Items.
Commissioner Mentz made a motion to recommend approval of Land Use Items #1,
#3, #4, #5, and #6 as presented by airport staff. Commissioner Eastman seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 6 Yes)
Land Use Item #2: Briefed
Due to a conflict of interest, Commissioner Mientka recused himself from the Land
Use Item #2 discussion.
Details: Land Use Item #2, Request by United Properties Development LLC on
Space Village Retail LLC for approval of the Reagan Ranch Industrial Development
Plan. The plan includes 2 buildings for light industrial/warehouse/office use. The site
is zoned MX-M/AP-O/APZ2 (Mixed-Use Medium/Airport Overlay/Accident Potential
Zone 2) and consists of approximately 21 acres. The site is located south of
Marksheffel Rd and Platte Ave.
Review Note: The Reagan Ranch Commercial Land Use Plan Change, Zoning
Amendment and Final Plat was reviewed by the Commission in February 2024.
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Discussion: Commissioner Eastman inquired what the prior review (February 2024)
of the land entailed as he was not present at that meeting
Senior Airport Planner, Chris Padilla noted the previous review is provided in the
Land Use packet for reference. The review of this property in February 2024 was
changing from office/industrial to commercial/office use and splitting of the lots. The
April 2024 review is the approval of the development plan. Commissioner Eastman
further inquired if the land competes with land owned by the airport, to which Troy
Stover, Business Park Development Director, explained the differences in the land
and uses.
Commissioner Eastman made a motion to recommend approval of Land Use Item #2
as presented by airport staff. Vice Chairman Ruehl seconded.
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 5 Yes)
B.
Director’s Airport Business Report
• Project Status Report
o Airport/Airfield construction report presented by Deanna Stoddard.
o Concourse Modernization – Future packages and permit sets being carved
and compiled (boilers, elevators, next Concourse phases, etc.). Ongoing
coordination with stakeholders and tenant improvements such as SSP,
Hudson, and GLN.
o Inline Baggage System Preliminary Design – COS on hold before pursuing
$2.5M design efforts.
o Milton E. Proby Parkway Rehabilitation – Task Order executed; Project
kickoff held 2/26/24. Site walk 3/20 and 3/21 with design and construction
teams. Nunn will be brought in during design per CMGC delivery.
o RAC Drainage Repair – Scope and Fee received; IFE being performed.
Ongoing coordination with City and FEMA.
o Master Parking and Signage Plan – Draft scope received 4/17; scoping
meeting with COS staff scheduled for 4/22.
o Oversize Babbage Handling System – Breezeway work nearly complete. TSA
equipment installed; ongoing coordination for network and controls
integration. West Dog House work underway. East Dog House work wrapping
up; new injection point complete.
o Concourse Modernization (construction) – Gates 2 and 4 unveiling 4/19.
American Airlines relocating from Gates 8 and 10. Gate 6 and Lounge Area
still underway. Scheduling, procurement, and coordination ongoing.
o TW Alpha Phase I – Meet and Greet with Millstone Weber held 4/12. Awaiting
Notice of Award for further action.
o Terminal Roof Upgrade – Bid package being developed. Anticipate
procurement in May or June with summer construction.
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• Traffic Trend Report
o Airline data analysis presented by Joe Nevill.
o The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) had 100,115 enplanements for the
month of March 2024, up 21 percent compared to March 2023.
o March boasted 119,788 seats in the market, a 15.5 percent increase from last
March. Many of those seats were filled as the month saw an 83.6 average
load factor (3.8 percent higher than last year).
o COS will see an array of new air service this summer, including Avelo Airlines
Hollywood-Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR) nonstop flight, Sun Country Airlines,
and Delta Air Lines nonstop flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) and
Southwest Airlines will initiate nonstop service to Baltimore/Washinton (BWI).
Delta will launch a second daily nonstop to Atlanta (ATL) starting in July.
• COS Financial Report
o COS financial report presented by Steve Hedden.
• Airport Business Development Report
o Airport business development report presented by Troy Stover.
C.
General Business – Director Greg Phillips
• Director Phillips presented the Commission with pins COS handed out while
representing the airport at the 39
th
Space Symposium.
• COS advertised the position of Assistant Director of Aviation Business
Administration, receiving eighty candidates. The process now continues with
fourteen submitting video interviews and answering essay questions.
• The Wall of Heroes installation ceremony will be on Thursday, May 9
th
at 2:30
PM. The Wall of Heroes is an art piece featuring white ribbons, each bearing the
name and rank of one of the 144 soldiers from Colorado who died fighting in
WWII and are buried in Normandy American Cemetery or Brittany American
Cemetery.
• Elevator access to the 3
rd
floor will now be locked. Badged employees and
commissioners will continue to have access. Visitors will now be escorted to the
3
rd
floor.
• COS had a significant fuel spill at the end of February due to a vehicle accident
during a snowstorm late at night, twenty-two hundred gallons spilled. COS
immediately reported the spill to the appropriate agencies and began cleanup.
• The Airport's parking membership program, ParkCOS, is now live and selling
memberships. Travelers can choose individual or household memberships in
either long-term parking or valet parking.
• “flyTunes” will feature live performances from local artists year-round. COS has
received 150 applications. The artists performing will be located on the public
side by the fireplace.
• Director Phillips will attend the 96
th
Annual American Association of Airport
Executives (AAAE) Conference in Nashville, April 28
th
– May 1
st
.
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D.
Chairman’s Report – Chairman Buckley
• None
VI.
OTHER BUSINESS
• None
VII.
COMMISSION MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
• None
VIII.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS
• None
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
• Chairman Buckley adjourned the meeting at 4:16 PM.
The next meeting date is Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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MINUTES
Airport Advisory Commission
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Colorado Springs Airport Conference Room B
(Public Via Teleconference)
Teams Meeting
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Buckley – Chairman
Michelle Ruehl – Vice Chairman
Danny Mientka – Commissioner
Mark Volcheff – Commissioner (via TEAMS)
Al Peterson – Commissioner
George Mentz – Commissioner (via TEAMS)
John Eastman – Commissioner
VOTING
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Roehrs – Alternate Commissioner (via TEAMS)
County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. – Liaison
Commissioner (via TEAMS)
County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf – Liaison
Commissioner
Dave Elliot – Meadow Lake Airport Liaison
NON-VOTING
MEMBERS ABSENT: Randy Helms – City Council Representative
Brian Risley – City Council Representative
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CITY STAFF PRESENT: Greg Phillips – Director of Aviation
David Andrews – Senior Attorney
Jennifer Cook – Executive Assistant
Dana Jackson – Properties Manager
Deanna Stoddard – Design and Construction Manager
Joe Nevill – Air Service Development Manager
Steve Hedden – Finance & Properties Manager
Chris Padilla – Senior Airport Planner
Ivette Rentas – Airport Customer Relations Coordinator
(via TEAMS)
GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Sedlacek, Hudson
Uyen Le, Hudson
Mike Petersen, Hudson
Dan McLeod, Hudson
Jeff Craig, jetCenters of Colorado
Kelly Frontczak, jetCenters of Colorado
Amy Kelley, USAFA
Other attendees via phone were unknown
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I.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 3:02 PM MAY 22, 2024, by CHAIRMAN BUCKLEY
II.
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 24, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Vice Chairman Ruehl made a motion to approve the April 24, 2024 meeting minutes.
Commissioner Eastman seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 7 Yes)
III.
COMMUNICATIONS
• None
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
V.
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORT ITEMS
A.
Land Use Review – Chris Padilla
Chris Padilla presented six (6) Land Use Items.
Commissioner Mientka made a motion to recommend approval of Land Use Items
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 as presented by airport staff. Commissioner Peterson
seconded.
Discussion: None
VOTE: APPROVED (Unanimous, Roll Call Passes 7 Yes)
B.
Director’s Airport Business Report
• Project Status Report
o Airport/Airfield construction report presented by Deanna Stoddard.
o Concourse Modernization – Future packages and permit sets being carved
and compiled (boilers, elevators, next Concourse phases, etc.). Ongoing
coordination with stakeholders and tenant improvements such as SSP,
Hudson, and GLN.
o Inline Baggage System Preliminary Design – COS submitted scope and fee
for full design to TSA. Scope and fee identified by allocable and non-allocable
costs. Once next OTA signed, design efforts can commence. Signing the
OTA does not commit COS to moving forward.
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o Milton E. Proby Parkway Rehabilitation – Preliminary Plans and GEC
received 5/2 in review. Design page turn review held 5/17. Additional
coordination meetings for SWENT input, site walks being scheduled.
o RAC Drainage Repair – Task Order Executed 5/14. Ongoing coordination
with City and FEMA.
o Master Parking and Signage Plan – Scoping meeting with COS staff held
4/22. Revised scope received 5/14 in review.
o New Security Screening Lane Addition - Task Order in circulation for
execution. Any changes require TSA review and approval. Further design
and construction plans required to build.
o Oversize Babbage Handling System – TSA equipment installed; ongoing
coordination for network and controls integration (“handshake”). Stakeholder
training for east line 5/29-5/31; Go Live 6/3. West conveyance line assembly
moving along well. West Dog House impacts to UA being coordinated.
o Concourse Modernization (construction) – Gate 6 and Lounge Area
construction underway. Demolition of existing lounge, north restrooms, Gate
8. Scheduling, procurement, and coordination ongoing
o TW Alpha Phase I – Notice of Award for Entitlement portion only. Remaining
awards contingent upon FAA funding. Pre-construction kickoff meeting held
5/7.
o Terminal Roof Upgrade – Bid package being developed. Anticipate
procurement in May or June with summer construction.
o Federal Inspection (FIS)/User Fee Facility (UFF) - Notice of award for pre-
construction services issued 5/7/24. CBP Staff from Denver and Washington
DC on site. Awaiting layout approval and design completion.
• Traffic Trend Report
o Airline data analysis presented by Greg Phillips.
o The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) saw a total of 194,004 passengers travel
through the terminal, which represents a 15.4 percent increase from last
April.
o Enplanements were up by 15.6 percent year-over-year, with 97,293 travelers
boarding a plane out of COS in April.
o COS saw a 10.2 percent YOY increase of seats available in April, totaling
118,774 seats for the month.
o COS will see an array of new air service this summer, including Avelo Airlines
Hollywood-Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR) nonstop flight, Sun Country Airlines,
and Delta Air Lines nonstop flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and on
June 4, Southwest Airlines will initiate nonstop service to
Baltimore/Washinton (BWI). In addition, Delta will launch a second daily
nonstop service to Atlanta (ATL) starting in July.
o Southwest will exit the Long Beach market on August 5, 2024.
• COS Financial Report
o COS financial report presented by Steve Hedden.
• Airport Business Development Report
o Airport business development report presented by Dana Jackson.
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C.
General Business – Director Greg Phillips
• Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) on
Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The inaugural flight departs at 10:00 AM, with the
program beginning at 8:30 AM.
• Director Phillips spoke to the Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) which had
their annual virtual meeting with airports, users, and the FAA on April 18, 2024.
• COS had its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification inspection
on May 3, 2024. COS did very well. One of the two items noted was an FAA item
and the other was COS’s overseeing of fueling records kept by the FBOs and
others.
• Hudson’s pre-security store, The Atrium, has opened.
• Director Phillips provided each Commissioner with a copy of the City Council's
Report to the Citizens, April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
• Colorado Springs was voted 3
rd
best place to live in the latest edition of the U.S.
News & World Report.
• On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 3935, the “FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2024,” which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation
Administration and related revenue authorities through September 30, 2028; and
reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board through September 30,
2028. Two negative overcomes include the defunding of the TSA Law
Enforcement Officer (LEO) reimbursement program and the K-9 reimbursement
program.
• Our two new programs flyTunes and ParkCOS are doing very well.
• The search for Assistant Director for Business Administration has narrowed. Six
candidates to be interviewed virtually then in-person interviews will follow with the
top candidates coming here to COS.
• Director Phillips recently attended the JumpStart Air Service Development
Conference in Washington, DC, before departing early to attend the inaugural
Eno AirMAX Transportation and Aviation Infrastructure panel at Denver
International Airport.
D.
Chairman’s Report – Chairman Buckley
• None
VI.
OTHER BUSINESS
• None
VII.
COMMISSION MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
• Dave Elliot announced that Meadow Lake Airport will have a mini open house,
pancake breakfast, and Boy Scout cook-out on Saturday, June 1st, to showcase
member airplanes.
• El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf spoke to the El Paso County
Fair (July 13 – July 20), the county reaching the highest bond rating for a public
agency, AA+, and county Mill Levy.
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VIII.
CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS
• Chairman Buckley asks that all needs or requests of airport staff from the
Commissioners go through him to be passed on.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
• Chairman Buckley adjourned the meeting at 4:19 PM.
The next meeting date is Wednesday, June 26, 2024