Ski Time Square Project

Ski Time Square Turnaround Project Design Reaches 70% Level of Completeness

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-November 9, 2022-The design development plans for the Ski Time Square Drive Public Turnaround and Complete Streets Improvement Project were recently completed by Baseline Engineering, bringing project design to a 70% level of completeness.

“We’ve made significant advancements through the different design phases – conceptual, schematic and now design development - and are looking for input on this latest iteration,” said SSRA Project Manager Gates Gooding. “We’ve received great public input to date and hope to see it continue as we move forward.”

The design development plans build upon the earlier schematic design set and refine many project details. The project will formalize Ski Time Square Drive from the existing traffic circle near Torian Plum to the easterly terminus near T-bar and seeks to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

A main project feature will be a new public turnaround at the eastern end of Ski Time Square Drive to provide drivers with a safe and easy way to turn around as well as improve fire access for the surrounding properties.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC) is recommending the high-priority project for final budget approval by the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) at the annual budget meeting on December 6. The project is scheduled for construction in 2023, pending successful acquisition of required easements from adjoining property owners over the next couple months.

The team has set the remaining project schedule:

• November - January: Final Design, Construction Planning and Coordination
• Spring 2023: Contractor Procurement
• April - November 2023: Project Construction

Baseline Engineering has been working on project design since March 2022, building on a conceptual plan previously completed during 2019-2020 by Landmark Engineering, which also included outreach to adjacent landowners. Visit www.engagesteamboat.net/skitime to view the full set of project plans and other project information including the public comment sheet.

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Contact
Gates Gooding, SSRA Project Manager, 970.871.7037 or email
Danny Paul, Public Works Engineer, 970.871.8210 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email

View the Design Development Plan HERE

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-June 21, 2022-The Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) is working to improve Ski Time Square Drive with a new public turnaround and complete streets enhancements and the project team will host a public open house on June 30.

The project team is holding a public open house on Thursday, June 30 from 4-6 PM in Torian Plum’s Creekside Meeting Room to gather input on the project.

What: Ski Time Square Drive Improvements Project Open House
When: Thursday, June 30^th from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Torian Plum Creekside Meeting Room, 1855 Ski Time Square Drive
Who: Members of the project and design teams will be on hand to provide an overview of the project and discuss questions.

The project will formalize Ski Time Square Drive from the existing traffic circle near the Torian Plum to the easterly terminus near the T-Bar and seeks to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety as well as beautify the streetscape.

A main feature will be a new public turnaround at the eastern end of Ski Time Square Drive to give drivers a safe and easy way to turn around and to improve fire access for the surrounding properties.

If individuals cannot attend the open house but still desire to provide feedback, a comment sheet is available. Visit www.engagesteamboat.net/skitime to access the comment sheet and see the full set of project plans and other project information.

Project design is currently underway with the schematic design phase and will continue through the end of 2022, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin Spring 2023. This project is funded by the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) and has long been a high priority for the SSRA and its advisory committee, the Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC)

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Contacts

Gates Gooding, SSRA Project Manager, 970.871.7037 or email
Danny Paul, Public Works Engineer, 970.871.8210 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email

See the full Community Engagement Plan for the Ski Time Square Drive Public Turnaround and Complete Streets Project

Check out the Ski Time Square Drive Public Turnaround and Complete Streets Schematic Design Plans

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-May 24, 2022-Civil design and public engagement are underway for the Ski Time Square Drive Public Turnaround and Complete Streets Improvement Project.

This project is funded by the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) and has long been a high priority for the SSRA and its advisory committee, the Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC)

The project will formalize Ski Time Square Drive from the existing traffic circle near the Torian Plum to the easterly terminus near the T-Bar and seeks to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety as well as beautify the streetscape.

A main feature will be a new public turnaround at the eastern end of Ski Time Square Drive to give drivers a safe and easy way to turn around and to improve fire access for the surrounding properties.

Baseline Engineering from Steamboat Springs has been hired as the lead designer and began schematic design for the project in March 2022. The firm built on a conceptual plan previously completed during 2019-2020 by Landmark Engineering and which included some outreach to adjacent landowners. Current design work is being coordinated with adjacent property owners and existing redevelopment plans, to the extent possible.

A public open house is being planned for late June or early July to solicit feedback on the design from the community and other stakeholders. The current schedule consists of the following:

1. March-December 2022: Design Work & Stakeholder Engagement
2. Late June or Early July 2022: Public Open House
3. July-December 2022: Construction Planning & Coordination
4. Late Spring 2023- Earliest tentative construction start date- could be pushed to future years

In addition, Yampa Valley Electric Association has a significant project under construction in the mountain area and surrounding streets, including Ski Time Square Drive. The YVEA project is not directly associated with this project but when complete will deliver essential power to the Steamboat ski area, including redevelopment sites along Ski Time Square Drive.

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Contacts
Danny Paul, Public Works Engineer, 970.871.8210 or email
Gates Gooding, SSRA Project Manager, 970.871.8272 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email