2016 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN REPORT CARD

2016 REPORT CARD

A SMART DENVER

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2016 REPORT CARD

With this report, Denver Public Works is communica ng its 2016 contribu ons to crea ng a SMART Denver, focusing on Sustainability, Mobility, A rac veness, Resiliency and Transparency. Originally developed as a two-year plan, some of the goals we set for ourselves will remain a work in progress through 2017. This report documents where Denver Public Works is inves ng its resources and focus, with the goal of providing a more healthy, livable and connected city.

This progress report notes the status of ac on items with the following icons:

What is the 2016 SMART Plan Report Card?

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• Develop plans for replace/upgrade street lights with LED street lights in new development areas of Brighton Blvd and Pena/63rd.

• Sweep approximately 100,000 lane miles per year to remove approximately 42,000 cubic yards of dirt and debris from Denver streets to support the City’s air and water quality eff orts.

• Con nue using a 5% blend of biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alterna ve fuel, in all of the City’s diesel units.

• Install GPS on another 200 light duty city units to increase fuel effi ciency and reduce mileage.

• Replace 229 vehicles/pieces of equipment in 2016 in an eff ort to remove high-cost or ineffi cient units from the city fl eet.

• Install 5 electric vehicle charging sta ons at City facili es.

• Secure RAQC Grant funding for up to 6 addi onal electric vehicle charging sta ons.

• Use 25% of recycled asphalt in annual paving opera ons.

• Transi on another 32,000 Denver households to trash carts in 2016.

• Off er another 6,600 Denver households compos ng service in 2016 with the addi on of three (3) new routes.

• Add a second recycling/compos ng drop-off center in 2016.

• Launch mul -media marke ng ini a ve to Denver’s residents to recycle two more pounds a week to help the City achieve a 23% recycling rate.

• Mail Wastewise publica on to all of Denver’s residents, educa ng them on how to u lize trash, recycling, compos ng, and large item pickup services.

Air Quality Actions

Solid Waste Management Actions Progress

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35,000

2,200

Evalula ng loca ons.

2017 implementa on.

131,730

356 units.

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19% beyond useful life.

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• Complete design on the Glenbrook Deten on Basin to increase storm water deten on and water quality and reduce fl ood risk to adjacent residen al proper es.

• Ini ate 15% design and fi nalize procurement documents for the Pla e to Park Hill water quality and drainage project, which is intended to provide greater fl ood protec on to hundreds of Denver homes.

• Release Denver’s new Ultra-Urban Green Infrastructure Guidelines.

• Design three ultra-urban green infrastructure demonstra on/pilot projects (i.e., Brighton Blvd, Central Denver Recrea on Center, and 21st Street).

• Design three regional water quality facili es in medium to high priority basins.

• Release Denver’s Water Quality Scorecard which will highlight a 6-12 Year Water Quality Implementa on Strategy and Capital Improvement Program for the six (6) highest priority basins.

• Hire a maintenance crew for maintenance of water quality facili es.

• Design and construct an end-of-pipe UV technology solu on for e.coli reduc on in “dry weather” discharges at one priority ou all.

Water Quality Actions Progress Notes

IN PROGRESS COMPLETENOT STARTED

95% complete.

2017 release.

Under construc on.

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• Launch the Denver Moves: Pedestrian and Trails planning eff ort to priori ze implementa on of short and long-term improvements, develop funding strategies, and deliver a safe, cohesive, and connected system for people on foot.

• Iden fy scope and kickoff a citywide ac on plan and marke ng campaign to raise awareness and a call to ac on around Denver’s Vision Zero Ini a ve, which aims to reduce serious traffi c injuries and deaths

• Install enhanced crosswalks at eight (8) more Denver intersec ons, for a total of 11 intersec ons citywide.

• Submit a Safe Routes to Schools infrastructure applica on for 1-2 Denver Schools for bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

• Complete construc on of the Blake Street Bridge over 38th to provide safer access to RTD’s new 38th & Blake Sta on.

• Complete construc on on the 35/36th Street pedestrian bridge, providing a new connec on to the 38th and Blake RTD sta on.

• Connect pedestrians and bicyclists to new RTD rail sta ons at 38th and Blake and 41st and Fox through sidewalk improvements

• Complete 30% design of the RiNo pedestrian bridge to create a pedestrian/bike connec on between the east and west sides of the South Pla e River in River North.

• Install 1,500 curb ramps annually.

• Install 480 pedestrian countdown indicators.

• Build 15 miles of addi onal bicycle network.

• Install at least 2-3 more protected bike lanes.

• Install two neighborhood bikeways

• Complete study/design of two neighborhood bikeways

• Update 3-4 of the bicycle routes with new way fi nding signage.

• Develop a maintenance policy for bike lanes, cycletracks and bike/ped bridges.

Pedestrian Actions

Bike Actions

Progress Notes

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Stout & Broadway.

16.5 miles.

>3,300

2 year ac vity; 80% complete

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• Complete 30% installa on of Transit Signal Priority Project to give priority to transit vehicles on E. Colfax.

• Install 1-2 demonstra on/pilot projects to improve fi rst/last mile connec ons to transit.

• Iden fy scope and kickoff the update of Denver Moves: Downtown to address changes in transporta on demand downtown.

• Select consultant for the Denver Moves: Transit planning eff ort to iden fy near and long term strategies for improving transit in Denver.

• Complete a state of the system report of exis ng and future transit condi ons.

• Iden fy transit corridor typologies and priori es.

• Enter FTA 5309 Grant Program for E. Colfax Bus Rapid Transit.

Transit Actions Progress Notes

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• Convert 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue from one-way to two-way.

• Rebuild 30 traffi c signals beyond their useful life.

• Complete Denver’s Neighborhood Traffi c Management Program Guidelines and Selec on Criteria.

• Iden fy and begin traffi c calming design in 3-4 select neighborhoods.

• Create policy and criteria to allow for crea ve use of the curb lane and street space, such as enhanced crosswalks and street graphics.

• Manage ~1400 annual and emergency signal maintenance calls to repair and re- me traffi c signals at signalized intersec ons city-wide, including repair and replacement caused by accidents.

• Produce and install traffi c control, warning, guide and street name signs in 8 neighborhoods per year due to wear and tear and/or graffi .

• Respond to ~18,000 sign maintenance requests, replace missing or damaged signs.

• Add approximately 120 signals to the City’s Central Traffi c Control System to complete installa on.

• Re me 160 traffi c signals, improveing travel mes, air quality.

Traffi c Actions

NOT STARTED

RTD por on remains.

Wynkoop.

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Begin construc on in 2017.

75% complete.

Lowry, Cur s Park, Stapleton.

58 complete.

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• Pilot the Go Denver urban transporta on app to provide mul modal trip op on informa on to users and provide easy alterna ves to single occupancy vehicle travel. Evaluate user trip informa on to assist with decisions on curb lane use.

• Ini ate Area Management Plan eff orts in the Five Points/Welton, RINO, Capitol Hill, and South Pearl/Pla e Park neighborhoods. Implement Area Management Plan recommenda ons in the West Highlands.

• Complete phase two integra on of the GO Denver Mobility App and the Community Access Portal for improved customer service in managing accounts and parking permits, and the addi on of pre-paid parking op ons.

• Install new real- me parking count systems in at least one City-owned off -street parking facility and integrate that informa on into Park Smart Denver or other online/mobile pla orms as possible. Provide online pre-paid parking op ons to eliminate unnecessary circling and improve customer convenience.

• U lize License Plate Recogni on systems for at least one planning study in 2016

• Roll out an installment payment plan for fl exibility in parking cita on payment op ons.

• Launch parking educa on ini a ve on Park Smart Denver and the Community Access Portal.

Parking Actions Progress Notes

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Carry over to 2017.

Carry over to 2017.

Pre-paid parking implementa on.

Phase II in 2017.

Baker/Broadway.

Carry over to 2017.

Videos complete.

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• Fill 50,000 to 100,000 potholes per year.

• Pave 20-25 unimproved alleys per year depending on weather.

• Deploy snow and ice crews in support of public safety and travel during snow storms.

• Provide weekly garbage pickup to 176,000 homes annually

• Provide recycling services to 144,000 homes.

• Remove nearly 2 million square feet of graffi annually.

• Assist with at least 50 community cleanups annually through li er cleanups and Adopt A Spot.

Quality of Life Actions Progress Notes

• Reach citywide consensus on I-70 procurement documents language.

• Create consensus response for I-70 Final Environmental Impact Study.

• City Council adop on of fi rst amendment to the North Metro Rail intergovernmental agreement (FasTracks).

• City Council adop on of 4 FasTracks opera ons and maintenance agreements (North Metro, NW/Gold, West, East lines).

• Develop preferred alterna ve for Harvard Gulch por on of Urban Waterways Restora on Feasibility Study.

• Develop preferred alterna ve for Weir Gulch por on of Urban Waterways Restora on Feasibility Study.

• Develop preferred alterna ve for S. Pla e River por on of Urban Waterways Restora on Feasibility Study.

• Complete design of 33rd and Fes val Streets, which will be along the edge of the future River North Park.

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Transformational Infrastructure Actions

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8 events.

175 clean-ups.

Projected 200K tons.

143,000

Grafi declining.

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Under construc on.

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Right-of-Way Management Actions Progress Notes

• Manage and gather data on the Public Bathroom Pilot Project.

• Add 6 new staff members to increase the number of right of way inspec ons.

• Assist with permi ng more than 500 special events, private events, and fi lm projects in the City each year.

• Issue approximately 18,000 street occupancy permits annually, suppor ng the maintenance of exis ng infrastructure and new development, while working to minimize inconvenience to residents and disrup on to mobility and traffi c.

2016 REPORT CARD IN PROGRESS COMPLETENOT STARTED

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• Complete 30% reconstruc on of Brighton Blvd Phase I from 29th to 38th, to turn this corridor into a main gateway to downtown Denver.

• Complete design for reloca on of the 911 Communica on Center project.

• Complete improvements to Red Rocks parking lots and traffi c controls.

• Begin design of the Denver County Jail East Housing Building 24 buildout, in support of Denver Sheriff ’s Department.

• Construct the intersec on at Broadway and 16th to increase safety for all modes including bus, vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffi c.

• Complete 60% of reconstruc on of South Broadway from Kentucky to Arizona and Mississippi Avenue between the Consolidated Main Line Railway and Lincoln St. Improvements include roadway widening, mul -use path, new pedestrian and street ligh ng.

• Complete 60% design of I-25 and Broadway Interchange, which will reconstruct southbound Broadway from E. Exposi on Ave to South of E. Ohio Ave. including a new southbound on-ramp to I-25 to alleviate conges on.

• Complete 60% construc on milestone of Central Denver Recrea on Center.

• Acquire land for Federal Boulevard reconstruc on from 7th to Holden.

Quality Construction Actions

Bridge Infrastructure Management Actions

Progress Notes

• Complete development of a Bridge Asset Management System.

• Provide emergency repairs to bridges and viaducts.

• Perform maintenance tasks on approximately 75 bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.

• Complete rehabilita on on 7-10 major bridge structures.

• Inspect approximately 100 “minor” bridge, culverts, and retaining walls.

• Request funding for most cri cal bridge replacement project.

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80 repairs.

130 structures.

8 structures.

158 inspectors.

2017 funding approved.

Transportation Infrastructure Management Actions

Wastewater Infrastructure Management Actions

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• Complete Phase I construc on of the 33rd Street Ou all.

• Begin Phase II construc on of the 33rd Street Ou all.

• Complete Phase III design of the 33rd Street Ou all.

• Improve approximately 14 lineal miles of sanitary and storm sewer pipe through the cure in place lining program.

• Complete 80-100 repairs to the sanitary and storm system per year using various methods including cure in place technology.

• Inspect/televise 2.3M linear feet of sanitary and storm sewer annually.

Progress Notes

• Pave 360 lane miles of residen al streets in 2016 (includes 75 miles related to 2A funding).

• Produce 200,000 tons of asphalt at the Denver Public Works asphalt plant in 2016.

• Pave 20 addi onal lane miles of arterial and collector streets with addi onal budget appropria on.

• Make 1200-1800 manhole adjustments in support of paving program.

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97 repairs.

396.5 lane miles.

257,000 tons.

396.5 lane miles.

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• Hold 10-12 engagement workshops with employee ambassadors to diagnose issues and develop ac on items that improve the work environment, resul ng in greater produc vity.

• Provide Greenbelt training to 50 to 100 employees to empower employees to innovate in their workplace.

• Facilitate 3-5 workshops or events to innovate and document processes, which result in greater produc vity and increased engagement.

• Communicate goals and objec ves annually to employees to improve engagement in department ac vi es.

• Set project/funding priori es department wide.

• Produce the Department’s annual budget for pos ng on the City’s website.

• Track budget and performance measure outcomes for Denver Public Works for the purpose of repor ng on the City’s website.

• Manage Integrated Contract construc on services through Textura to promote compliance with City contract regula ons.

• Develop comprehensive contact list of contractors by discipline to improve communica on on upcoming City projects.

Employee Engagement Actions

Finance + Administration Actions

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> 2,000 employees invested.

108 employees.

6 workshops.

2016 REPORT CARD IN PROGRESS COMPLETENOT STARTED

Customer Service Actions Progress Notes• Hire a new Marke ng/Communica ons Professional to increase and improve outreach and public informa on.

• Iden fy opportuni es for 3-1-1 response and resolu on rate improvements.

• Disseminate weekly street-paving updates, informing City Council and the public of work occurring in their neighborhoods.

• Provide regular public communica on through social and mass media along with mely response.

• Improve naviga on of the Denver Public Works website to provide clear and updated informa on.

• Explore use of social media to improve communica on with contractors.

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311/Salesforce user group est.

Added 1,511 follows.

Redesigned pages.

RSS feeds implemented.

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• Establish Public Works Leadership competencies and implement an OHR communica on plan to the department.

• Design the plan for a 2017 Leadership Development Program with Organiza onal Development resources.

• Deliver pilot programs of Professional Development Plans, within the context of coaching and development, to 3 Divisions by Q3.

• Review, analyze, and innovate performance management processes.

• Educate employees in Public Works on available City training and resources.

• Promote and transform into a coaching culture through con nuous performance dialogue and customized learning opportuni es.

Sustainable Professional Development Actions

Mobility for Growth and Coaching Actions

Progress Notes

Attractive Employer of Choice Actions• Educate and communicate recruitment process and prac ces to employees.

• Partner with OHR to a ract Top Talent by sourcing quality candidate pools for 2 pilot Divisions within Public Works by Q4.

• Partner with OHR to ini ate classifi ca on and compensa on studies in 2 targeted divisions within Public Works.

• Review and make restructuring innova ons for Public Works Policy 5: Recrui ng, Staffi ng and Selec on.

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Progress Notes

Transparent People Initiatives and Programs Actions

Resilient and Engaged Teams Actions• Execute and build momentum for the Employee Engagement Ac on Plan in Public Works.

• Review and make restructuring innova ons for Public Works Policy 10: Enhancement Teams.

• With OHR, build a strategic plan to develop a clearer conceptual framework for reviewing, refi ning and maximizing the eff ec veness of people prac ces.

• Regularly communicate roles, strategies, and ini a ves to be er incorporate workforce insights.

• Provide consistent and helpful customer service that effi ciently serve the business needs of Public Works.

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Deferred to 2017.

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