Community Planning & Transportation Committee, 5/28/26

The City of Norman's Community Planning & Transportation Committee met on May 28, 2026, to discuss multiple infrastructure and transportation projects, with a strong focus on procurement and construction updates. Key topics included progress on the Access Oklahoma East-West Corridor turnpike project, including utility relocations, bridge construction, and upcoming bid lettings for interchange projects such as the I-44 interchange and Western interchange. The committee received detailed updates on right-of-way acquisitions, with 86 parcels closed and 105 active for the East-West Connector, and 39 parcels under negotiation for the South Extension, including discussions on eminent domain and appraisal processes. The Bridge Bond program was reviewed, highlighting four completed projects, one out to bid, and ongoing design efforts, with noted cost savings allowing for potential additional bridge projects. The committee also discussed the Grey Street project delays, ADA compliance issues, and multimodal transportation planning, including bike path expansions and transit service updates. Transit funding and grant status were addressed, including a recent unsuccessful grant application for the Embark Well program and plans for microtransit service contract renewals and potential RFPs. Several motions and action items related to contract awards, bid approvals, and budget considerations were anticipated in upcoming council meetings.