Transportation, Airports, and Public Works Policy Committee Meeting - March 2026

The Transportation, Airports, and Public Works Policy Committee meeting held on March 28, 2026, focused primarily on updates and approvals related to Aurora's multimodal transportation master plan and various infrastructure projects. The committee approved the final adoption of the "Connecting Aurora" plan, which outlines a comprehensive vision for multimodal transportation investments including pedestrian, bike, transit, and auto networks. The plan includes nearly 900 individual project elements aimed at improving safety, connectivity, and sustainability across the city, with a timeline for city council approval in April and May 2026. Additionally, the meeting covered active and upcoming capital projects such as the Gartell Bridge expansion, pedestrian bridge over Parker Road, sidewalk infill projects, and intersection improvements, many funded through federal grants and local matches. Several projects were noted to have come in under budget, with construction start dates planned for mid-2026 and beyond. The committee also received an update on the shared micromobility license program, discussing vendor regulations, fleet size caps, geo-fencing, and enforcement mechanisms for e-bikes and e-scooters. Questions from council members addressed funding match complexities, maintenance costs, and operational details of micromobility devices. No formal votes on new contracts were recorded, but multiple projects are advancing toward procurement and construction phases.