1. Why aren't alternate routes in Fort Collins being considered?
This study is a result of Ballot Initiative 200 from the November 1999 election. The initiative states that alternate routes evaluated as part of this study must be located at least two miles north of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA). This requirement means that the southernmost alternate route that is eligible for evaluation in this study is County Road 58.

2. What is the schedule for the study?
The study began in November 2000 and is scheduled for completion in November 2001. Various stakeholder and agency meetings will be held throughout the study to gather and receive input.

3. How does the public get involved and stay informed about the study?
There are various ways for the public to get involved and stay informed about the study.

• Project Web site (www.sh14truckingstudy.com)
• Newspapers (Fort Collins Coloradoan and North Forty News)
     Public Meeting Advertisements
     Public Meeting Announcements and Informational Inserts
• Contact Study Team
     - R.A. Plummer (Consultant Project Manager)
       (800) 497-5529
     - Mark Jackson (City Project Manager)
       (970) 416-2029
• Public Outreach - (Open Houses, special group presentations)

4. Who would pay for a truck route?
Funding strategies for study recommendations will be determined as part of the study process. Funding may include a combination of regional, state, Federal, and innovative sources.

5. Why is another study being conducted on truck issues?
This study is a result of Ballot Initiative 200 from the November 1999 election. This study will use information from previous studies in addition to stakeholder outreach to help develop alternate routes and non-route based strategies.

6. How are local agencies and other elected officials (i.e. Larimer County, Upper Front Range, CDOT) involved with the study?
Various committees have been established to ensure all stakeholders and agencies are represented throughout the study process. A Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) has been formed to provide a forum for policy-level discussions between participating and affected agencies. Committee representatives can also provide project feedback to their respective Council, Board, or Commission. PAC representatives include:

- Fort Collins City Council
- Larimer County Commissioners
- City of Cheyenne
- Colorado Department of Transportation Region 4
- Wyoming Department of Transportation
- Upper Front Range
- Town of Wellington
- City of Laramie
- North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization

7. What is the trucking industry's involvement in the study?
The trucking industry is vital to the economy of Northern Colorado. Input from the trucking industry is very important to the success of this study. Trucking workshops are planned to involve the trucking industry in the process. Various trucking industry representatives are also on the Stakeholder Committee.

8. Are there any new options besides a new truck route?
One of the focuses of this study is to evaluate the potential for encouraging through truck traffic to use the Interstate system. These non-route based strategy approaches include technological, informational, and regulatory type concepts to address this focus.

9. Isn't this just a City of Fort Collins problem that is now being pushed into northern Larimer County?
With the increased congestion along the existing SH 14 and US 287 corridor, more truck traffic is finding its way through other routes like Owl Canyon Road and Vine Street. As the City of Fort Collins grows and development continues along the Mulberry corridor, this cut-through truck traffic will also increase. Secondly, the trucking industry not only supports the City of Fort Collins, but also Larimer County. Balancing the needs of the trucking industry along with Fort Collins and rural Larimer County communities is a major focus of this study.