Since September 2021, the Town has been collecting input from residents and developing a Multimodal Transportation Plan for the East End area (along Highway 160 east of 1st Street to the junction with Highway 84).
Over the last year, town staff has worked to address improvements for all modes of transportation, including sidewalks, trails, the functionality of frontage roads and Hwy 160, public parking, river and park access, transit opportunities, and more.
The plan aims to create a stronger connection between the East End and other areas of town, while providing a better functioning multimodal environment that supports access to businesses and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
Multimodal refers to a variety of different transportation types – vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists – and the availability of infrastructure to support these different groups. The East End Multimodal Plan will evaluate how traffic currently moves through the area and potential changes that can help to alleviate some of the current challenges. The plan will evaluate parking availability and how people access the various parking areas within the East End. Finally, the plan will examine walking and biking conditions and will propose improvements to make walking and biking safer for people going to businesses, the Farmers Market, and recreational opportunities. The plan document will define a vision that will specify actions, priorities, funding opportunities, and next steps for the Town.
The plan is in its final stages of development, and the community is invited to provide input on the draft concepts before the project is formally approved. Please join us Wednesday, September 21, from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Ross Aragon Community Center (451 Hot Springs Blvd.) for an Open House to review the draft plan documents and provide your comments.
The draft plan will also be available on the MyPagosa site for your review and comments between September 21 and October 28.
For more information about the project, contact James Dickhoff, Community Development Director, at jdickhoff@pagosasprings.co.gov or 970-264-4151 x225.
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