Pros for this Approach

Cons for this Approach

• Could result in transportation improvements that meet our goals, are sensitive to Golden’s unique nature and address Golden’s future traffic needs.
• Could result in Golden having a greater say in the design and implementation of future projects, and regional support for GV 2030 goals.
• Could increase Golden’s ability to influence other regional issues through enhanced regional engagement and resulting in good will.

• Participating in regional efforts will require a substantial time and resource commitment with no guarantee of results acceptable to our community.
• This could hasten the implementation of transportation initiatives that are not fully aligned with GV 2030.

Comments and Ideas from the Public

• I want Golden to have more “say” in what goes on and not the State. *Seconded
• Golden needs to have a say, but we need to consider the surrounding areas and how to draw them in rather than push them away in any plan.
• If there is compromise what will Golden give up? Control of sequencing of improvements is imperative. TRAFFIC SOLUTION vs. GROWTH STIMULUS: Hwy 93 to Boulder should be #1 before Jefferson Parkway Tollway.
• I believe we need to work more closely with surrounding areas, but I also believe we should have support in any approach with other communities, and more help to accomplish City goals. Maybe we can involve Council, Arvada, Broomfield, Boulder, etc.
• Golden should negotiate the BEST deal possible in all cases.
• Golden has to be at the negotiating table in order to get anything out of this process. But we do not need a beltway and should NOT budge on that issue. Any improvements to 6/93 should include additional lanes if we are doing the work, and build for the future.
• Golden has to be a player at the table regarding any and all modifications to the 6/93 corridor within the City limits. Some of our tax money has to be spent to insure that any compromise to the corridor is compatible with the Golden’s citizens’ desires.
• Golden is unique and thus requires a unique and alternative solution. This will preserve our historic cache’ and still maintain a lovely and revenue-generating destination place. *Seconded
• Negotiation is the only way that Golden will have any input on the design. NEGOTIATE!
• See the Rocky Flats lawsuit through to the end. That was bad process. Muller 2 (Managed Lanes, etc.) should be the price for Golden’s cooperation.
• We need most or all of the new Golden Plan. Absolutely needs sound berms.
• It is important not to join a partnership that undercuts the features which are now being presented as key elements on 6/93 that are in keeping with the 2030 vision plan.
• Plan future development and purchase land NOW to make any future regional push more likely to agree to incorporate Golden’s plan — the “path of least resistance” approach. It will cost money now but will be worth it. *2 Seconds
• Negotiation is okay but no caving in. *5 Seconds
• I feel this is a fight we may not win. So FIGHT HARD but also work with others.

• Compromise to me means not having a toll road particularly if funded by companies with foreign owners!
• If compromise means tolled lanes through Golden IT IS WRONG! *Seconded
• We should rename this Alternative #3 to be more positive – ie: “promote” instead of “fight”. Go this way! Remember the silent majority.
• Full Muller Plan fully funded prior to agreeing to Jefferson Parkway or incremental improvements. Golden control of sequencing of improvements. Hwy 6 / 19th Street funded separately due to needs of CSM. No tolled lanes — it will only create congestion in our city.
• The whole point of fighting the beltway is to limit traffic. Alternative #3 does not limit capacity. Added capacity makes traffic and congestion worse. If you guild it they will come. In its current state Alternative #3, sooner or later, will result in more traffic and congestion. So Alternative #3 is pointless. *Seconded
• City Council needs to completely fight this. There is no study saying a tollway and extension will alleviate traffic congestion.
• Golden needs to get as much as it can at the start.

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