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ELECTED OFFICIALS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
October 23, 2025
4:00 PM, Pitkin County BOCC
Room
530 East Main St.
Aspen, CO 81611
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.Elected Officials Transportation Committee
III.A EOTC
IV.ADJOURN
Zoom Meeting Instructions
Link to join the Zoom meeting is included on the agenda
EOTC 10-23-25 Mtg Agenda.pdf
EOTC Aug 14, 2025 Action Minutes.pdf
AIS Brush Creek Monitoring & Management Plan.pdf
Brush Creek MM Plan Exec Summary.pdf
AIS - 2026 EOTC Work Plan and Budget.pdf
2026 Transit Sales & Use Tax Budget & 5-Yr Plan 9-25-2025.pdf
INFORMATION ONLY MEMO - Misc. Updates.pdf
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Elected Officials Transportation Committee (EOTC)
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 4:00 – 6:00pm
Pitkin County Board of County Commissions Room
530 East Main, Aspen, CO 81611
Host and Chair – Pitkin County
MEETING IS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON
You can view the livestream on Grassroots TV (Channel 11 CGTV)
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AGENDA
I. 4:00 – 4:05 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. 4:05 – 4:10 APPROVAL OF AUGUST 14, 2025, ACTION MINUTES
III. 4:10 -- 4:20 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Comments limited to three minutes per person
IV. 4:20 – 4:50 PUBLIC HEARING: BRUSH CREEK PARK & RIDE
MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Decision needed: Administrative direction authorizing staff
recommendation
V. 4:50 – 5:35 PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 WORKPLAN AND BUDGET
Decision needed: Approval of work plan and budget
VI. 5:35 – 5:55 MEMBER UPDATES
VII. 5:55 – 6:00 ADJOURN MEETING
EOTC Background, Documents, and Packet Materials may be found here:
https://pitkincounty.com/1322/Elected-Officials-Transportation-Committ
EOTC Vision: We envision the Roaring Fork Valley as the embodiment of a sustainable transportation
system emphasizing mass transit and mobility that contributes to the happiness and wellbeing of
residents and visitors.
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EOTC Mission: Work collectively to reduce and manage the volume of vehicles on the road and
parking system and continue to develop and support a comprehensive multimodal, long-range strategy
that will ensure a convenient, equitable and efficient transportation system for the Roaring Fork Valley.
Summary of State Statue and Ballot Requirements: The 0.5% County Transit Sales and Use Tax shall be
used for the purpose and financing, constructing, operating and managing a public, fixed route mass
transportation system within the Roaring Fork Valley.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (EOTC)
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2025
Location (In Person and Virtual) – City Hall
City of Aspen - Host & Chair
• For a video production of this meeting, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38-7n9CBs8c&list=PLYAoFMw_qLSv-
q6AcF02Zi07y-aPnU3Mp&index=1
• To access the Elected Officials Transportation Committee meeting packet material:
https://www.pitkincounty.com/1322/Elected-Officials-Transportation-Committ, then
‘EOTC Archived Packets’)
Elected Officials in Attendance:
Aspen – 3 Pitkin County – 4 Snowmass - 5
Mayor Rachael Richards Chair Kelly McNicholas-Kury Mayor Alyssa Shenk
Christine Benedetti Patti Clapper Cecily DeAngelo
John Doyle Greg Poschman Tom Fridstein
Jeffrey Woodruff Britta Gustafson
Susan Marolt
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Meeting Chair Mayor Rachael Richards called the meeting of the Elected Officials
Transportation Committee (EOTC) to order at 4:05 p.m., followed by a roll call for attendance. It
was noted that there were technical difficulties with the internet, so it was not known if members
who were not previously confirmed as absent were attempting to join the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 15, 2025 DECISIONS REACHED
Mayor Richards asked for a motion to approve the Decisions Reached from May 15, 2025. Patti
Clapper moved for approval; John Doyle seconded. Members approved by group “ayes”.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Sam Gimas stated that he has 100 solutions for transportation challenges in the valley and
offered to share those at a later meeting with Mayor Richards, whom he praised for her long
commitment to improving transportation. He expressed a wish that the community could begin to
talk about issues other than the Castle Creek Bridge. Mayor Richards directed Ms. DuPriest to
get Mr. Gimas’ contact information to set up a meeting with him.
Toni Kronberg thanked Jenn Ooten for her service to the City of Aspen. In addition, Ms.
Kronberg thanked the local newspapers for articles on her proposal for an aerial tram system in
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the upper valley. She stated that she has obtained backers throughout the community to possibly
fund a feasibility study for a tram system.
BRUSH CREEK PARK & RIDE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mayor Richards opened the public hearing. Ms. DuPriest introduced Bill Delo from DJ&A, the
consultant engaged for the plan. Mr. Delo gave a presentation on the study progress, beginning
with the purpose of the plan, then describing the data collection process, public outreach and
survey and the recommendations. Those are: 1) Revise the local agreement with CDOT to
transfer ownership to Pitkin County, 2) Conduct a visioning workshop on short and long term
goals, 3) Set up a recurring stakeholder meeting to address issues with various uses, 4) Identify
and pursue funding strategy for implementation, 5) Implement recommended enforcement and
monitoring strategies, 6) Monitor and evaluate effectiveness.
EOTC members asked questions about the technology packages recommended in the plan,
specifically the differences in capabilities and cost estimates; if Pitkin County is prepared to take
on the enforcement of parking issues; when the County can expect to officially take over
ownership of the lot from CDOT; and whether Brush Creek might be made available for
overflow parking for the airport. Pitkin County Deputy Parker Lathrop offered comments on the
challenges with law enforcement and parking management. Sheriff Michael Buglione stated
concerns that prohibiting camping and overnight parking at the lot could make it difficult for
people who had too much to drink to “sleep it off” in their vehicles rather than drive while
intoxicated. Ms. DuPriest asked for EOTC approval to pursue the recommendations from the
plan. Members requested additional information, and to further the discussion at the next EOTC
meeting on October 23rd, directing staff to meet with the Sheriff to discuss his concerns, and to
reach out to Pitkin County Human Services staff on potential issues with displacing unhoused
individuals who may be living at the lot. In addition, EOTC members wish to wait until the
County officially approves the ownership transfer, scheduled for second reading before the
Board of County Commissioners on August 28, before approving the recommendations.
Mayor Richards asked for a straw poll of the members to approve these next steps. They did so
with nods and vocal approvals. Within the public hearing, Toni Kronberg stated concerns about
prohibiting camping at Brush Creek and how that may affect the workforce who depend on being
able to live at the lot. She also stated support for how important the facility is to managing
congestion in the upper valley and providing a location to stage and manage special events.
ENTRANCE TO ASPEN REEVALUATION PROCESS UPDATE
Jenn Ooten, Project Manager in the City Manager’s office gave an update on the Entrance to
Aspen Reevaluation, including a brief history of the project and the City’s two resolutions passed
in July 2025 to conduct a revaluation of the existing Record of Decision. The total timeline for
the project is expected to be 15 months and will include public and stakeholder outreach,
engineering survey and identification of possible Preferred Alternative modifications,
engineering and traffic analysis, reevaluation prep and agency approvals and final decision. Ms.
Ooten noted that if the environmental evaluation results in new significant impacts, it could
trigger a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS). The next step for the City is to
deliver a letter to CDOT and the FHWA requesting the reevaluation.
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Members asked how the timeline would be affected if a supplemental EIS was needed, and what
the project is expected to cost. Ms. Ooten stated the estimate is $150 million. Members discussed
options for pursuing grants and other funding sources, and at what point the project might be
determined a priority by the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region. This item was for
discussion only and no action was requested.
MEMBER UPDATES
Mayor Shenk gave an update on the Town of Snowmass Village’s new on-demand transit service
and E-bikes being added to their WE-Cycle system. She also expressed concerns about the truck
traffic turning onto Smith Hill Rd.
Commissioner McNicholas-Kury informed the group on the upcoming 2nd reading before the
BOCC to accept two safety grants from CDOT for the Smith Hill Rd “Michigan Left”
improvements and the acceleration lane project at Lazy Glen.
Commissioner Clapper stated that the Northwest Colorado Council Governments board plans to
hold its next meeting in the Roaring Fork Valley and was interested in learning about local
agencies’ first/last mile systems including on-demand transit and bike share.
Commissioner Poschman reminded the group that RFTA’s Zero Fare pilot will occur in October
and November and encouraged members to ride the bus and take the survey.
Councilmember Doyle reminded the group about the importance of supporting the two-bridge
pathway connection from Brush Creek to the Aspen Airport Business Center still under study
and recommends that the project be approved now rather than waiting until the future when it
will be too expensive.
Councilmember Benedetti reported on attending the music festival the previous weekend and
how well the “no car festival” functioned with encouraging attendees to use transportation other
than their cars.
Mayor Richards reminded members about the challenges the valley will face during the 2027
airport closure. She also asked for a “nod” from members to approve staff to organize a retreat in
early 2026 to refocus EOTC on challenges ahead, including the airport modernization project,
Lumberyard development, the Entrance to Aspen and other projects.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Richards adjourned the meeting at 5:55 pm.
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City of Aspen
_________________
Rachael Richards, Mayor
City Council
_________________
Nicole Henning
City Clerk
Town of Snowmass Village
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Alyssa Shenk, Mayor
Town Council
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Megan Boucher
Town Clerk
Pitkin County
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Kelly McNicholas-Kury, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
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Sam Engen
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
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Linda DuPriest
Regional Transportation Director
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
EOTC MEETING DATE: October 23, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Brush Creek Park & Ride Monitoring & Management
Plan
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: Staff seeks direction to pursue the next phase of the Brush Creek Park & Ride
Monitoring and Management plan, begun in 2024 and presented to the EOTC on August 14, 2025. The
purpose of the study is to analyze current operations for efficiency and effectiveness, address public
safety issues, maximize parking capacity for commuters and visitors particularly in the winter ski and
summer tourism seasons and to support the shift from vehicle trips to transit and other modes.
BACKGROUND: Upon completion of the park & ride expansion and improvement project funded by
the FHWA’s Federal Lands Access Program and completed in 2023, staff recognized the need to update
operations and management of the space. In preparing for that project, staff observed many issues of
public safety due to camping and overnight use in the back of the lot, unauthorized storage of private
business vehicles and trailers, trash and sanitation problems and other activity not authorized by the
agreement with CDOT for use of the land. In addition, the City of Aspen had expressed that it was
becoming increasingly difficult and impractical for the City’s parking department to manage parking
enforcement and special event permitting. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office had concurred that law
enforcement at the lot required modifications to the current operations and management.
In 2024 staff engaged consultant DJ&A to conduct the study. The project team proposed six
recommendations for the for the next phase of the project; these recommendations were presented to the
EOTC on August 14th. One of the key recommendations is to prohibit overnight parking, camping and
long-term vehicle residency at the lot. During the public hearing for this item on August 14th, Pitkin
County Sheriff Michael Buglione presented concerns for how intoxicated drivers parked at the lot to
“sleep it off” may be tempted to drive to avoid a citation for sleeping in their cars. Staff convened a
meeting with Sheriff Buglione and deputy to pursue alternatives, and arrived at a potential solution:
• Restrict overnight parking prohibition to 3:00 am to 6:00 am;
• Work with parking enforcement vendor to be aware of this type of overnight parking and show
leniency;
• Should it be required to issue a parking citation, the driver would be given the option to contest
the ticket with the County;
• Monitor if particular individuals continue to violate the “no overnight parking” rules and consider
alternate strategies for behavior change.
Two additional concerns were expressed by EOTC members at the August 14 meeting: 1) finalizing
ownership transfer from CDOT to Pitkin County, which was subsequently approved by the Board of
County Commissioners upon second reading on August 28th, and 2) outreach to Pitkin County Human
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Services on impacts the overnight parking and camping prohibition might have on unhoused individuals.
Staff have met with Human Services and their consultants and will collaborate closely on current goals to
find alternate accommodation for many of these individuals in early 2026.
A key task in moving forward with the plan is to shift operational responsibilities from the City of Aspen
to Pitkin County, with EOTC Director managing operations with support from County staff. In addition to
the current operations activities such as snow removal, lighting and landscaping maintenance, trash
removal and miscellaneous repairs, EOTC/County will be responsible for parking enforcement and
permitting/oversight of special event staging and truck/equipment storage. For the latter, staff will
establish an online permitting process similar to the system currently used for permitting use of County
right-of-way.
NEXT STEPS
Should the EOTC approve the plan, staff will pursue the following next steps:
Q4 2025 through Q1 2026
• Hold visioning workshop; include additional outreach to human services organizations who work
with unhoused individuals
• Create permitting system for special events and truck/equipment storage
• Outreach to known event promoters that use the property
• Engage parking lot management contractor
• Create new regulations
Q2 and Q3 2026
• Convene recurring stakeholder group to advance goals and coordinate with law enforcement and
other community interests
• Procure parking management technology package
• Conduct public notification of new regulations
• Launch parking enforcement program
Q4 2026 and beyond
• Evaluate effectiveness of parking enforcement program
• Evaluate new operational procedures
• Solicit public input on operations
BUDGETARY IMPACT: Costs are currently estimated at between $150,000 and $250,000 for
monitoring technology and management/enforcement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
EOTC staff requests direction to pursue the Recommendations and Next Steps.
ATTACHMENTS:
Brush Creek Park & Ride Monitoring and Management Executive Summary
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Brush Creek Park &
Ride Monitoring and
Management Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
JULY 2025
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Executive Summary
The Elected Officials Transportation Committee (EOTC) of Pitkin County initiated the Brush Creek
Park & Ride Monitoring and Management Plan to identify strategies to enhance the operation and
effectiveness of the Brush Creek Park & Ride.
The park & ride, located along Highway 82 at Brush Creek Road is a critical component of the
Roaring Fork Valley’s multimodal transportation network, encouraging travelers and commuters to
transfer from personal vehicles to transit, shuttles, carpools, and active transportation modes into
and out of the City of Aspen and Town of Snowmass Village. This Plan recommends strategies to
help the EOTC improve access to high quality transit, promote multimodal travel, enhance safety,
and reduce parking and traffic congestion in nearby communities.
The study included an existing conditions analysis, community engagement in the form of a survey,
a peer review of similar park & ride facilities, and a best practices analysis. Based upon this
framework, management, operational, and technological strategies are recommended to enhance
Brush Creek Park & Ride operations. The recommendations are supplemented with next steps for
implementation.
Recommendations
Management &
Operations
Technology
Revise Site Management
Leadership and
Practices
Package 1:
Baseline Monitoring
and Surveillance
Improve the Special
Event Permitting
Process
IP-based
surveillance
Video Mgmt.
System
Address Overnight
Parking and Public
Safety Concerns
Package 2:
Smart Parking
Technology
Implement Wayfinding
Signage
AI-ALPR Cameras
Smart Parking
Mgmt.
IP-based
surveillance
(supplemental)
Dynamic Message
Signs (optional)
Revisit On-Site
Infrastructure &
Operations
Enhance Access to
Transit Services
Next Steps
1. Revise the intergovernmental
agreement
2. Host a visioning workshop on
short and long-term goals for the
park & ride
3. Set up a recurring park & ride
stakeholder meeting to advance
goals & coordinate with other
local law enforcement agencies
4. Identify and pursue funding for
strategy implementation
5. Implement recommended
strategies and/or technology
packages
6. Monitor and evaluate
effectiveness of implemented
strategies
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Management & Operations Recommendations
Revise Site Management Leadership and Practices
Consolidate management responsibilities under a single agency to streamline
responsibilities. Pitkin County would best be suited for this role, with
management in-house or through a contracted service. EOTC should set policies
for park & ride use to ensure consistent enforcement and to manage site use.
Improve the Special Event Permitting Process
Update the existing permitting process for special events to improve efficiency
and record-keeping. The special event permit application should be made publicly
available through the Pitkin County website and feature expedited applications for
recurring or annual events. The event application may also apply to commercial operators that
utilize the park & ride for daily parking.
Address Overnight Parking and Public Safety Concerns
Adopt a regulation that prohibits overnight parking every day. Enforcement
responsibilities should be transferred from the City of Aspen to the Pitkin County
Sherriff’s Office or a contracted service managed by the County. The EOTC may
also work with local law enforcement agencies and community groups to mitigate the effects of
displacement for illegal campers.
Implement Wayfinding Signage
Implement wayfinding signage to the park & ride for all access points. Static
signage would promote the park & ride and increase driver awareness. Dynamic
signage would be especially useful on special event days, as the signage would
be able to provide real-time information to drivers and enhance user access experience.
Revisit On-Site Infrastructure & Operations
Determine the applicability of non-transit related uses of the site. These uses
may include: the Aspen Carpool Permit program, hosting RVs/ truckers overnight
through a permit, and an airport/ employee shuttle service paired with a long-term
parking zone. If these uses are maintained or added, seek to maximize efficiency through new site
infrastructure and updated management.
Enhance Access to Transit Services
Implement on-site and off-site improvements to enhance access to transit. On-
site improvements include enhanced pick-up/ drop-off areas, real-time bus
location information, and bus access and circulation enhancements. Engagement
results revealed the public desire for increased transit frequency and new routes.
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Technology Recommendations
Package 1: Baseline Monitoring and Surveillance
Package 1 aims to deter unauthorized or overnight parking through viewable
surveillance. This package would utilize IP-based surveillance cameras at the
parking lot, paired with a remote video management system to view live video and
review recordings for any time of day. The IP-surveillance would be beneficial in assessing if any
vehicles are parked in the lot overnight without being physically present at the park & ride.
Package 2: Smart Parking Technology
Package 2 is designed for active parking management by using smart
technologies to guide, monitor, and enforce parking regulations. This package
would utilize AI-powered ALPR to track site utilization and vehicle dwell times, and
ultimately determine if a vehicle is parked overnight. This package may be paired
with IP-based network cameras for increased surveillance, as well as dynamic message signage to
improve visitor access experience.
IP-Based Surveillance
Cameras
Video Management
System (VMS)
Enforcement and
Surveillance Signage
AI-ALPR Cameras Smart Parking Management
Service
IP-based Surveillance Cameras
(Supplemental)
Enforcement and Surveillance
Signage (supplemental)Dynamic Message Signs (optional)
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Next Steps
1. Revise the intergovernmental agreement
In addition to purchasing the 27-acre lot that houses the Brush Creek Park & Ride from CDOT, the
EOTC should review and update the existing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to reflect current
priorities, roles, and responsibilities of each party involved. This revision should address any
outdated provisions and ensure alignment with the EOTC’s long-term transportation objectives,
while collaborating with the stakeholders in the Upper Roaring Fork Valley.
2. Host a visioning workshop on short and long-term goals for the park & ride
The EOTC should organize a visioning session with key stakeholders, including local government
representatives, RFTA, ski resort representatives, and other relevant organizations, to define a
shared vision for the park & ride. This workshop would focus on identifying immediate needs, long-
term aspirations, and guiding principles for development, operations, and user experience.
3. Set up a recurring park & ride stakeholder meeting to advance goals
Establish a recurring meeting schedule (e.g., quarterly, half-yearly) for a designated stakeholder
group to review and coordinate ongoing efforts related to the park & ride. These meetings will
provide a platform to track progress, address challenges, advance implementation plans, and
maintain accountability across all partners. An enforcement advisory group may need to convene
separately and more frequently than the stakeholder group depending on the effects of camping
displacement stemming from new overnight parking regulations.
4. Identify and pursue funding for strategy implementation
Develop a prioritized list of funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels—including
grants, public-private partnerships, and regional transportation funds. Match these opportunities
with specific strategies and technology enhancements that align with the EOTC’s goals.
5. Implement recommended strategies and/or technology packages
Execute selected projects and enhancements based on stakeholder consensus, funding availability,
and technical feasibility. Implementation of projects should follow the established guiding principles
and direction from the recurring stakeholder committee to ensure that the strategies are in the best
interest of the community’s mobility and access needs.
6. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each implemented strategy
Develop and apply metrics and evaluation methods to assess the performance of implemented
strategies and technologies. Key indicators might include user satisfaction, ridership levels,
environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency. The evaluation results would
inform future decision-making and allow for continuous improvement of the park & ride.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
EOTC MEETING DATE: October 23, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2026 Work Plan and Budget
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: The creation of an annual Budget and Work Plan is a requirement of the
EOTC Strategic Plan. This Plan is to bring together the following work projects facing the EOTC
through 2026. The Plan is not intended to be all-inclusive and is anticipated to be updated as
needed.
EOTC REVENUES: Funding for EOTC initiatives in 2026 will increase slightly over 2025. In
2026, revenues will exceed 2025 by approximately 2% The attached proposed budget document
shows expected revenues and expenditures from 2024 through 2030. Revenue details are as
follows:
0.5% Transit Sales Tax – 2025 year-end estimated revenues for the EOTC’s portion of the
transit sales tax is $2,180,849. The 2026 projection is $2,257,178.
Other EOTC Revenues -- This includes construction use tax, intergovernmental contributions
and interest income. Total revenues in these categories in 2025 is $1,412,357. In 2026 this
category represents $1,406,690.
Fund Balance – With the expected revenues and proposed projects and work plan, fund balance
at the end of 2025 is expected at $12,775,259. In 2026, the fund balance projection is
$14,361,350. Both of these amounts are in addition to the $6,000,000 in reserve for the
Snowmass Transit Center.
2026 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET: Note that while the Work Plan includes all proposed
projects to be undertaken by the EOTC in the coming year, some projects also require a budget
expenditure to proceed, while others require funding from EOTC but no significant staff time.
EOTC staff proposes the following for 2026:
Brush Creek Park & Ride Monitoring, Management and Operations Plan – Work Plan
and Budget: $250,000
Should the EOTC approve the recommendations from the Brush Creek Monitoring &
Management Plan, it is expected that costs to implement monitoring and enforcement of the lot
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will not exceed $250,000. EOTC Director will assume management/operations of the lot from
the City of Aspen, and will pursue stakeholder input on specific management strategies, for
example, event and large truck storage permitting system and procedures, and private business
use of the lot.
Brush Creek Park & Ride Restrooms Design-- Work Plan and Budget: $350,000
Staff has pursued a new strategy for providing improved restroom facilities at the lot. An initial
estimate for design and/or site prep of a prefab facility is $350,000. Construction estimates for a
prefab design are considerably less than the FLAP project design and could come in as low as
$650,000 to $1,000,000. It is possible that construction could begin in 2026; if so, staff will
request a budget amendment to pursue the project.
Airport Closure Transportation Planning – Work Plan only
To address concerns about how the 2027 airport closure may impact regular visitor
transportation to the region, staff proposes a collaboration with area tourism interests to consider
options for alternate transportation, such as shuttle services from outside of the RFTA service
area, as well an local solutions.
Airport Multimodal Planning -- Work Plan only
In January 2025 Pitkin County was notified of award for the Airport Multimodal Options for
Decarbonization, Efficiency, and Safety (MODES) Planning Project under the USDOT’s BUILD
grant. This $2.5 million project will analyze transportation issues and opportunities from Brush
Creek Park & Ride to roughly the area of the roundabout, centering around the airport, future
Lumberyard housing development, and Aspen Airport Business Center. Staff will have a role in
project management of the BUILD grant, and will contribute to the current airport modernization
project, supporting the multimodal planning activities as appropriate.
EOTC Retreat – Work Plan; budget covered by contingency fund
At the August 14, 2025, EOTC meeting, members directed staff to plan a retreat for the first
quarter of 2026. At the upcoming October 23rd meeting, staff will request members to designate
a planning subcommittee to begin planning of the retreat in late 2025 or in the first weeks of
2026. Costs are not known at this time.
Ongoing Projects
Buttermilk Bike/Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Improvements – Work Plan and Budget:
$342,000
Design will be completed on the project in 2025. Construction, estimated at $342,000 additional
to current budget, will begin in the spring of 2026 and will include relocation of the pedestrian
signal activator, a dedicated right-turn-only lane, additional streetlighting and signal
improvements.
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AABC Bicycle/Pedestrian Transportation Plan – Work Plan
Planning work will continue for the Aspen Airport Business Center multimodal plan. Funds for
this project were obligated in 2025. Recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, plus
parking and vehicle circulation options will be represented in April 2026.
Additional Work Plan and Budget Items
WE-Cycle System Funding – Budget Only: $140,000
This budget item is the ongoing contribution to regional WE-Cycle system. The EOTC director
participates in the RFTA regional First/Last Mile Mobility advisory committee.
X Games Transit Subsidy –Budget only: $115,000
Ongoing support for transit operations during the Aspen X Games in January.
Member jurisdictions transportation projects support – Work Plan only – EOTC staff will
participate as appropriate in studies, committees and other work carried out by Pitkin County,
City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village and RFTA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of 2026 work plan and budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed 2026 Transit Sales and Use Tax Budget
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2024 Actual
2025 Initial
Budget
2025 Budget
Adjustments
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Savings &
Overages
2025 Year-End
Estimate 2026 Budget 2027 Budget 2028 Budget 2029 Budget 2030 Budget
Revenues
0.5% Transit Sales Tax 2,096,970 2,124,215 - 56,634 2,180,849 2,257,178 2,031,460 2,315,864 2,408,499 2,504,839
Use Taxes 1,061,433 775,000 - 75,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000
Intergovernmental 129,923 - - - - - - - -
Other Revenue - 55,200 - 55,200 - - - - -
Interest Income 645,909 507,157 - 507,157 556,690 565,990 622,310 687,010 692,050
Total Net Revenues 3,934,235 3,461,572 - 131,634 3,593,206 3,663,868 3,447,450 3,788,174 3,945,509 4,046,889
Expenditures
Salaries and Wages 141,410 156,720 - 156,720 161,491 167,951 174,669 181,656 188,922
Employee Benefits 28,779 31,301 - 31,301 32,998 34,318 35,691 37,119 38,604
Health Insurance 11,653 14,552 - 14,552 14,382 15,389 16,466 17,619 18,852
Professional & Technical Services 59,219 103,436 - 103,436 278,200 285,016 292,141 299,445 306,931
Studies / Planning / Consultants 113,578 342,000 134,450 476,450 350,000 - - - -
Property Services 28,104 115,500 - 115,500 114,500 117,305 120,238 123,244 126,325
Other Services 9,240 13,600 - 13,600 13,600 13,933 14,281 14,638 15,004
1,023 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 1,025 1,051 1,077 1,104
Machinery & Equipment 213,095 - 39,405 39,405 - - - - -
Computers & Computer Equipment - 2,000 - 2,000 2,000 - - - -
Projects
Pedestrian Access to SMV Mall - - 650,000 (650,000) - - - - - -
Brush Creek P&R FLAP Grant Match - 1,068,355 - (1,068,355) - - - - - -
Buttermilk Pedestrian Crossing Improv.6,788 250,000 - 250,000 342,000 - - - -
WE-Cycle Site Planning 55,644 - - - - - - - -
Maroon Bells Management Plan 92,000 - - - - - - - -
Other Grants & Contributions 223,590 255,000 - 255,000 255,000 261,248 267,779 274,473 281,335
Other Expenditures 187,697 397,257 - (171,554) 225,703 512,606 525,165 538,294 551,751 565,545
Total Expenditures 1,171,820 2,750,721 823,855 (1,889,909) 1,684,667 2,077,777 1,421,350 1,460,610 1,501,022 1,542,622
2,762,415 710,851 (823,855) 2,021,543 1,908,539 1,586,091 2,026,100 2,327,564 2,444,487 2,504,267
Beginning Available Fund Balance 10,866,720 12,775,259 14,361,350 16,387,450 18,715,014 21,159,501
Ending Available Fund Balance 12,775,259 14,361,350 16,387,450 18,715,014 21,159,501 23,663,768
Reserved for Snowmass Village 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000
Total Fund Balance 18,775,259 20,361,350 22,387,450 24,715,014 27,159,501 29,663,768
2026 Budget & Five-Year Plan
Supplies
Property
Annual Surplus/(Deficit)
Pitkin County Transit Sales & Use Tax Fund
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INFORMATION ONLY
EOTC MEETING DATE: October 23, 2025
MEMO TITLE: 2025 Work Plan & Additional Requests
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: This memo includes key updates on 2025 transportation projects and
additional requests.
Permanent Automated Vehicle Counters
The counter system installation was completed in 2025, and all counters have passed the
technical audit. Ongoing tech support will be provided by Pitkin County Telecommunications
staff at minimal annual cost. EOTC staff is recommending a monthly reporting routine for this
traffic data, to be posted on web sites of the three partner agencies.
Maroon Bells Comprehensive Recreation Management Plan Implementation Plan – Work
Plan and budget TBD
This project will continue into 2026, with minimum budget participation from the EOTC, to be
determined. Due to the federal workforce labor reductions in 2025, details of the work and
budget are not known currently.
Truscott to Owl Creek Trail
This project is an element of the Near Term Transit Improvement Program begun in 2021.
Design has been completed to 90% level; the final 10% will be completed in coordination with
the Truscott Tunnel improvements being managed by the City of Aspen. It is not known at this
time when the project will proceed to construction due to issues with obtaining a needed
easement near the tunnel, and what year the City of Aspen can include the costs in its capital
plan.
Basalt Connect Funding Request
The Town of Basalt submitted a request for the EOTC to contribute funding to the Basalt
Connect on-demand ride service, to help extend the service to neighborhoods within Pitkin
County immediately adjacent to Basalt. As it is not known what portion of rides would connect
users directly to RFTA service, the legal opinion is that it would not qualify for EOTC funding
under the provision of “mass public transit”. The Town’s request was $127,000
Roaring Fork Safe Passages
Representatives from Roaring Fork Safe Passages are interested in coordinating with the EOTC
on the organization’s mission to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions in the upper valley. They have
requested an opportunity to present to the EOTC sometime in the future.
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